In vitro studies: Xlear kills and/or deactivates SARS-CoV-2

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 30 -- New in vitro studies led by renowned authority on respiratory diseases conclude that Xlear nasal spray is “an effective...and replicable means to deactivate SARS-CoV-2...to an undetectable amount of infectious virus.”

This is “validated by two independent sets of experiments, performed by different labs, on different viral strains...” The Virucidal studies were independently funded.

“The Virucidal Studies shed important light on the role Xlear can play in helping combat the COVID-19 pandemic,” said research team leader, Dr Gustavo Ferrer.

Nasal sprays, such as Xlear, reduce viral load in the nose, which is vital in fighting COVID-19, according to a statement.

Research shows COVID-19 primarily infects and spreads through the upper respiratory system. By reducing viral load in the nose, nasal sprays help limit the severity and transmission of SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19).

Xlear has been used for over 20 years by millions of people worldwide without a single significant adverse incident report.

“Building on the existing data, these Virucidal Studies show Xlear is not just antiviral, it is virucidal (kills/deactivates SARS-CoV-2). This combination of antiviral and virucidal capabilities is an important one-two punch in fighting the virus,” said Xlear Chief Executive Officer, Nathan Jones.

For details, visit https://xlear.com/

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Taiwanese e-bikes riding high with strong industry chain

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 26 -- With the international e-bike market being driven by Europe as demand for e-bikes among seniors in the EU market increases, the average unit price of e-bikes exported to the EU from Taiwan has also risen significantly by 36.7 per cent, creating an increase in the overall export value of e-bikes.

Taiwan's export structure, apart from Europe, is led by exports of e-bikes to North America and in 2019 reached 144 thousand units in volume, ranking first in terms of growth of export value among all regions.

The rising awareness of environmental protection and the popularisation of leisure and fitness concepts, e-bikes have become a new model of ‘green transportation’ due to their various advantages, such as power saving and zero pollution.

Since the rise of the sharing economy, the Taiwanese bicycle industry was hit hard as the overall export value of Taiwanese bicycles slid downward. However, e-bikes have experienced ‘a rise in both volume and price’ recently.

According to a  statement, the Taiwanese bicycle industry stresses quality over quantity as well as pursuing high-tech and high-value-added products. It has also greatly affected the development of global bicycle technology.

In recent years, Taiwan's two major bicycle brands - Giant and Merida - have actively developed e-bike products, to satisfy the global demand.

Giant, whose bicycles are currently sold in over 50 countries with over 10,000 distributors globally, has been developing power-assisted bicycles since 1999. It was also the first brand to bring power-assisted bicycles into the European market.

Founded in 1972, Merida Industry Co Ltd has also been targeting the trend of e-bikes. This year, Merida launched the eONE-SIXTY and has again won the Taiwan Excellence Silver Quality Award due to its variety of unique designs.

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​THE FIRST HAINAN INTERNATIONAL TOURISM EQUIPMENT EXPO HELD AT THE HAINAN FREE TRADE PORT

 


^{The autogyro at the exhibition}


HAIKOU, China, Nov. 27, 2020 /Xinhua-AsiaNet/--

Zero tariffs, low tax rate, simplified tax system...Since the release of the Overall Plan for the Construction of Hainan Free Trade Port, a large number of preferential policies have been implemented to vitalize the development of global free trade ports, provide new development opportunities for Hainan, and promote the high-quality development of the tourism industry, a pillar industry of Hainan Province.
 
The emergence of new-format tourism products such as road trips, waterfront tourism, low-altitude sightseeing tourism, and outdoor sports has boosted market demands for high-end tourism equipment like recreational vehicles, yachts, low-flying aircraft, cable cars, and recreation facilities. Under this background, the 2020 Hainan International Tourism Equipment Expo was born at the right moment. It was included in the main activities of the Hainan International Tourism Island Carnival when it was first held, providing a platform for citizens and visitors to experience the trendy "land, sea and air" tourism.
 
On November 20, Haikou saw the opening of the three-day 2020 Hainan International Tourism Equipment Expo. Various new equipment attracted widespread attention from tourists and citizens, including intelligent manned autonomous flying machines, 360-degree transparent star gazing houses, unmanned sightseeing vehicles, autogiros, fixed-wing aircraft, etc.
 
The transparent star gazing house is particularly favored by tourists and citizens. This circular house consists of a master bedroom and a bathroom. It has a comfortable bed of 1.8 meters in diameter in the bedroom and eye-catching pink light. The house can meet the requirements of numerous application scenarios including scenic areas, camps, and resorts.
 
According to the organizing committee, this year's tourism equipment expo takes "New Tourism, New Equipment, New Development" as the theme. It set three major exhibition halls for high-end tourism transport equipment, tourism infrastructure equipment, and sports equipment for outdoor travel. There were also eight exhibition areas, covering smart travel, recreational vehicles and camping equipment, outdoor tourism facilities, recreation facilities, outdoor sports equipment, marine tourism equipment, low-altitude flying equipment, and national tourist destinations.
 
"China's tourism equipment expo at the Hainan Free Trade Port provides countless wonderful things." Personnel in charge of the Organizing Committee indicated that the Expo is of profound significance to the internationalization of the tourism industry.
 
Source: Hainan International Tourism Equipment Expo Organizing Committee
 
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BARCO APPOINTS NEXT VISUAL AS DISTRIBUTION PARTNER FOR CLICKSHARE CONFERENCE

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Nov 26 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Barco, a global leader in professional visualization and networking technology, today announced the appointment of Next Visual, a reputable distribution partner in Malaysia. Next Visual will deliver increased access to Barco’s future-ready and hybrid-enabled Unified Communication & Collaboration Solution (UC&C), ClickShare Conference.

A pioneer in collaboration technology, Barco aims to deliver on its end-consumer targeted partnerships in order to ensure complete engagement, outreach and service.

According to Ta Loong Gan, Managing Director, Barco South East Asia, “Barco aims to enable bright outcomes for its customers and our collaboration with Next Visual is an endeavour to strengthen our channel network in Malaysia, especially in UC&C and AV domains. With hybrid workspaces being the norm in the post-COVID future, Barco is focused on offering conferencing solutions that enable seamless collaboration between office and remote work. ClickShare Conference enables corporates to merge in-room collaboration technology with the ability to connect with colleagues anywhere in the world.”

Barco and Next Visual have a long-standing partnership of over five years. As Barco’s legacy partner, Next Visual has been distributing solutions including Barco weConnect, projectors, LCD video walls and Barco ClickShare Wireless presentation in Malaysia and is now onboarded for ClickShare Conference.


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TAIWANESE PIONEERS IN MID AND HIGH-END MOUNTAIN BIKES FLOURISH AS DEMAND RISES

TAIPEI, Nov 25 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- As a major exporter of bikes, Taiwanese manufacturers provide nearly 70% of all the bikes for mid-range and high-end consumers around the globe. Each year, Taiwan exports about 2 million traditional bikes and mountain bikes now account for 60% of that total.

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Based on the data collected by Eco-Counter, a global statistics and analysis organization for people flow data, the 2019 Worldwide Cycling Index showed an increase in recreational cycling of 3% between 2017 and 2018. It is generally believed that with the growing popularity of eco-friendly recreational activities around the globe, leisure cycling activities will lead to an ever increasing demand for bicycles. In particular, mountain biking and cyclocross biking, which give cyclists a great sense of achievement by helping them to conquer challenging mountain terrain at high speed, are coming to be regarded as mainstream recreational biking activities.

Mountain bikes (MTBs) were created in the 1970s and the major characteristics of such bikes include rough tires and shock-absorbing front forks; these enable MTBs to conquer any and all terrain. Over the past few decades, the mountain bike has greatly evolved and can now be divided into two categories: suspension bikes and full-suspension mountain bikes.


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‘Haday Cup’ 2020 Chinese Cuisine World Championship gains extensive attention

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 25 -- The offline invitational competition of the ‘Haday Cup’ 2020 Chinese Cuisine World Championship has ended at Huaxi International Culture and Sports Center in Banan District, west China's Chongqing Municipality recently. 

According to the Publicity Department of Banan District in a statement, contestants and visitors enjoyed a feast of Chinese food and local culture at the same time. 

The Chinese Cuisine World Championship was founded by the Chinese Cuisine Association in 2015, aiming to strengthen the global exchanges of Chinese cooking skills, promote Chinese cuisine's fine workmanship, boost Chinese food culture's international competitiveness, and facilitate exchanges of Chinese and western cuisine cultures.

In addition, the championship is themed to introduce and promote the Chinese cuisine and was held both online and offline.

This year's online contest has gained extensive attention and support from the global Chinese food industry. Some 690 people worldwide signed up for the competition, sending nearly 1,000 cooking videos, which received more than 10 million online visits and over 100 million hits. 

With exquisite Chinese food cooking skills, they expressed their understanding of Chinese cuisine culture in their food. 

The awards of gold, silver, bronze, excellence and other awards of the overall contest, as well as the champions, runners-up and third runners-up of each specific event were delivered in an on-spot award ceremony.

This competition was hosted by China Cuisine Association, Foshan Haitian Flavouring and Food Company Ltd and GoChinaTV, and was organised by the local government. 

The cuisine championship was part of the 24th Chrysanthemum Art Exhibition in Banan, which seeks to promote the city's rich tourism resources. 

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Nippon Express Global SCM (Shanghai) completes Qingpu Phase II Warehouse construction

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 25 -- Nippon Express Global SCM (Shanghai) Co Ltd (NEGSS), a local subsidiary of Nippon Express Co Ltd of Tokyo, has completed construction of its Qingpu Phase II Warehouse, which opened for business recently.

The Qingpu Industrial Park in western Shanghai is a municipal-level development zone hosting an aggregation of electronic, biotech and hi-tech companies that is favourably located about 50 minutes from central Shanghai.

The area also sits adjacent to an expressway connecting Shanghai with cities across Jiangsu Province, which is developing as a major production base and so warehouse demand is on the rise.

The new warehouse was situated adjacent to an existing warehouse for the sake of business growth, and NEGSS intends to use it to meet the logistics needs of customers from the automotive, electrical, electronics and other industries.

It offers services including domestic sales logistics, manufacturing logistics (just-in-time delivery), and storage/distribution using air-conditioned facilities, according to a statement.

Automated transportation equipment and other cutting-edge technologies will be actively introduced in future as part of the company's labour-saving efforts. A training centre for forklift operators will be established to improve safety and operating proficiency.

Nippon Express will continue strengthening its logistics support functions in China as it strives to expand its domestic logistics business countrywide.

More details at http://www.nipponexpress.com/

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BearingPoint showcases cutting-edge solution ETM.next at bauma China

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 24 -- BearingPoint is presenting ETM.next, its cutting-edge solution for equipment and tools management at bauma China in Shanghai for four days, ending Nov 27.

BearingPoint has launched ETM.next in response to the challenges and trends in the construction industry including low productivity onsite, insufficient utilisation rates of equipment, and digitalisation of processes.

The equipment and tools management solution is fully integrated into the SAP landscape and offers next-generation features comprising a webshop, a comprehensive planning board, a native mobile app, and IoT integration, including geo-fencing.

The picture-guided web shop makes it easy to identify and request the right item without spending too much time for search, while the planning board supports employees in day-to-day business and helps reduce stock via optimised planning.

In addition, site overview helps site managers see all required information at a glance and supports the reduction of the rental cost, while yard overview helps to manage the storage location and leverage equipment utilisation.

Developed under the umbrella of a Joint Strategic Partner Co-Innovation Program by SAP and BearingPoint, ETM.next has already been certified by SAP and is available in the SAP App Centre, according to a statement.

ETM.next is considered as an outstanding example of an industry cloud partner solution meeting the IT architecture demands of tomorrow as part of the Intelligent Enterprise Model.

More details at www.bearingpoint.com.

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HIMSS & Health 2.0 launch Middle East Digital Health Conference & Exhibition

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 24 -- The HIMSS & Health 2.0 Middle East Digital Health Conference & Exhibition will be held as a digital event from Nov 29 to Dec 2, under the patronage of Dr Tawfiq bin Fawzan Al-Rabiah, Minister of Health of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

It is a joint collaboration with the Ministry of Health, the Saudi Health Council and the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties.

Among others, the conference aims to discuss current challenges, visions, and ideas on future plans and potential solutions in the field of healthcare at regional and international levels.

It will also address the latest findings of health information technology and ways to benefit from it, and spread awareness of the importance of health information technology and its effective role in raising performance efficiency and improving quality services and optimal use of resources in the health sector.

The conference will see participation of specialists in the digital healthcare sector from inside and outside the Kingdom and include many lectures and short workshops ‘remotely’ under the slogan, ‘Transforming Health and Care Together: From Vision to Reality’, presented by Saudi experts, lecturers and internationals in the field of information technology and healthcare.

Registration is now open, according to a statement.

HIMSS is a global adviser and thought leader supporting the transformation of the health ecosystem through information and technology. 

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Zynga partners Liberty Walk on design competition in CSR Racing 2

 KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 25 -- Global leader in interactive entertainment, Zynga has announced partnership with Japanese premier car tuner Liberty Walk for the launch of the new Elite Tuners feature and ‘Design A Wrap’ competition in CSR Racing 2 (CSR2).

Starting Dec 9, players can enter the exclusive mobile racing competition by designing a custom car-wrap to be featured in CSR2, and the contest winner will have their design placed onto a real-world Toyota Supra by Liberty Walk.

To enter, players will upload their player-designed wraps to social media, tagging @CSRRacing and using the hashtag #CSR2Wrap. Players will be encouraged to like and share their favourite designs.

The top 10 designs selected will be presented to the Liberty Walk team, who will then choose the final winner on Feb 20, 2021 via a special unveiling of the selected car design.

In announcing the partnership, Liberty Walk’s founder Wataru San, along with his team, has released a video teasing the new Elite Tuner feature in CSR2, according to a statement.

Elite Tuners is one of the largest customisation expansions in CSR2’s history, giving players unprecedented freedom to express their identity with deeper customisation including body kits and spoilers.

CSR2 is available to download for free on the App Store as well as on Google Play.

More details at www.zynga.com.

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Singapore's largest job portal Monster keen to bring people back to work

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 24 -- Asia’s leading job site, Monster has supported COVID-19 impacted employees through specific campaigns aimed at finding alternate employment at the earliest and is committed to playing a significant role in bringing people back to work.

To bridge the gap between job seekers and job opportunities, Monster has added thousands of new jobs across industries and functions making it Singapore’s largest job portal.

With 80K plus new jobs, Monster has become the first port of call for job seekers in the region, offering unique solutions to facilitate virtual career fairs, college placement programmes & virtual recruitment process support to ensure seamless interaction between candidates and companies.

Monster SEA Head, John Sujo, said in a statement: “Our expertise in providing a platform to match job seekers belonging to any industry and skill set with the right employer will aid organisations to hire the right local talent.

“Additionally, Monster's huge database of local talent and a plethora of services help businesses to hire best-in-class employees for in-demand jobs.”

The pandemic has left businesses rethinking their strategies and investment to focus on recovery. Global markets took a breather after months as businesses reopened under limited capacity.

Government bodies, businesses, and communities in Singapore have invested heavily in upskilling human resources and strengthening the local economy.

More details at www.monster.com.sg.

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3rd online Rally of Hope gathers global leaders, citizens

 
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 23 -- The Universal Peace Federation (UPF) has announced that a third global Rally of Hope was held recently, featuring world leaders who see new opportunities for peacebuilding in all sectors of society.

The online rally was held simultaneously worldwide, which produced and broadcast from Seoul, Korea. It also commemorated the 70th anniversary of the Korean War, according to a statement.

These Rally of Hope events are aimed at building a “unified world of lasting peace around the core ideas of interdependence, mutual prosperity and universal values," said UPF Chairman Dr Thomas G. Walsh.

The first Rally of Hope, held in August, "drew several million online viewers from around the world with its focus on the COVID-19 pandemic, environmental degradation, poverty and race relations.”

UPF is building a global coalition of stakeholders and peacemakers around the core principles of interdependence, mutual prosperity, and universal values.

A fourth Rally of Hope is planned for December. More details at www.upf.org.

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PRA HEALTH SCIENCES APPOINTS SENIOR FDA OFFICIAL TO LEAD NEW GLOBAL CENTER OF EXCELLENCE FOR DECENTRALIZED CLINICAL TRIAL STRATEGY

Dr. Isaac Rodriguez-Chavez brings vast expertise in regulatory compliance and clinical research methodology to PRA’s industry-leading DCT practice 

RALEIGH, N.C. , Nov 20 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- PRA Health Sciences, Inc. (NASDAQ: PRAH) announced today the appointment of Isaac Rodriguez-Chavez, PhD, MHS, MS, as Senior Vice President, Scientific and Clinical Affairs. He will lead the company’s Global Center of Excellence for Decentralized Clinical Trial (DCT) Strategy. Dr. Rodriguez-Chavez’s responsibilities will involve the continued growth and development of PRA’s industry-leading decentralized clinical trial strategy, regulatory framework creation, and clinical trial modernization.

Dr. Rodriguez-Chavez has more than 32 years of experience in virology, microbiology, immunology, vaccinology and viral oncology, including basic, pre-clinical and clinical research (phase I-IV). Most recently as a Senior Officer for Clinical Research Methodologies, Regulatory Compliance, and Medical Policy Development with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER), he led the development of guidance around decentralized clinical trials using digital health technologies. With the FDA, he evaluated and modernized clinical research protocols that impact multiple disease areas.

“We are honored to have one of the pioneers in decentralized clinical trials and an established expert in clinical trial modernization join PRA Health Sciences,” said Colin Shannon, President and Chief Executive Officer at PRA. "The clinical drug development paradigm continues to evolve into a more decentralized model to better align with how healthcare is delivered to individuals. By pairing Dr. Rodriguez-Chavez, one of the leading experts in decentralized clinical trials, with PRA’s state-of-the-art DCT platform, we will modernize the clinical trial process.”

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EDUCATE GIRLS AMONG THE WORLD'S 100 MOST INSPIRING INNOVATIONS IN K12 EDUCATION

 

HundrED has announced its 4th annual Global Collection and Educate Girls is now part of the 100 most impactful, scalable innovations in K12 education

MUMBAI, India, Nov 16 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Educate Girls, a nonprofit organisation working for girls’ education in the remotest villages of India, has announced its selection in HundrED 2021 Global Collection. 
 

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Internationally renowned education non-profit HundrED’s annual Global Collection highlights 100 of the most impactful innovations in K12 education from around the world. Educate Girls’ innovation was reviewed by 150 Academy Members consisting of academics, educators, innovators, funders and leaders from over 50 countries. “This innovation has demonstrated a very high degree of impact and scalability that matches really well with the audacious goals they have set,” marked a HundrED Academy Member.

“I’m thankful to HundrED for recognising the urgency of this cause, especially in the midst of this global disruption of education. Using advanced analytics and community mobilization to identify, enrol and retain girls in schools from the most marginalized communities in rural India, we aim to empower over a million girls to access quality education,” says Safeena Husain, Founder of #EducateGirls.

Since 2007, Educate Girls has enroled over 750,000 girls in schools, improving learning outcomes for over 1.3 million children. They are well-known for the world’s first Development Impact Bond and becoming the first Audacious Project in Asia.  

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TOGETHER WITH THE WORLD, TALK TO THE FUTURE: NANSHA OF GUANGZHOU EXPLORES NEW HORIZONS OF SCI-TECH INNOVATION

 NANSHA, China, Nov. 19, 2020 / Xinhua-AsiaNet/--

"We overcome difficulties and meet as scheduled, bringing global scientific and technological elites to Nansha once again," said Dong Ke, Mayor of Nansha District of Guangzhou, at the 2020 East Tech West held in Nansha on November 17.
 
In the "post-epidemic era", how to seize the opportunities of the times, face difficulties and promote global economic recovery through technological innovation? The East Tech West gave an answer to the question.
 
According to the Publicity Department of Nansha District Committee, this year's East Tech West attracted influential guests including Ginni Rometty, Executive Chairman of IBM, Chen Xiaodong, VP, Alibaba and CEO, InTime, and Dr Chiang Chun Yuan, Founder and Chairman, Technology Committee, FINDA, etc. They shared forward-looking and leading views around topics such as "Global Investment Outlook", "China's Post Pandemic Recovery Strategy", "Sustainable Development of the Digital Economy", "the Post Pandemic Wellness Industry", etc.
 
According to Dr. Chiang Chun Yuan, it is a common issue for the international community to figure out how to apply science and technology to make people's life more convenient and serve for the economic development. In the context, the combination of digital technology with traditional Chinese medicine is worth expecting.
 
Digital transformation not only has a long-term impact on the life and health industry, but also influences the thinking model of various industries and fields. Mu Chen, CEO and Co-founder, BigONE Lab, said that BigONE Lab applies a new generation of data, consulting, and research systems, together with digitalized research products to analyze consumption, entertainment, education, and local services, etc. With massive objective data, it is shown that China's economy has strong resilience and great development potential in the face of the epidemic.
 
"China's flexibility of economic development lets many problems to be solved here," said CG Lai, CEO, BNP Paribas China.
 
Based on that, the country has quickly adjusted policies under the epidemic, optimized the business environment and promoted economic recovery, becoming a "safe haven" for cross-border investment of many companies.
 
China (Guangdong) Pilot Free Trade Zone, as a pioneer in China's new round of reform and opening up, is becoming "one of the first choices" for foreign capital to enter into the Chinese market.
 
Dong Ke said at the East Tech West: "Nansha has been approved as a national comprehensive bonded zone and one of the demonstration zones for creative promotion of import trade, driving us to build a new highland for opening up and providing opportunities for people at home and abroad to invest and start businesses here."
 
The high-tech industry is developing strongly in Nansha, with the number of related enterprises increasing continuously. According to Dong Ke, so far, Nansha has gathered more than 230 artificial intelligence companies, over 200 life and health companies, and 187 investment projects from Fortune Global 500 companies.
 
Now mankind is undergoing major changes unseen in a century. Scientific and technological exchanges and cooperation strongly support global economic recovery. Dong Ke said more people are welcomed to share ideas and wisdom at East Tech West, jointly discuss new models of international scientific and technological innovation cooperation, and contribute new thinking global economic development.
 
Source: The Publicity Department of Nansha District Committee

Evercare Hospital Dhaka Receives JCI Accreditation For 5th Time

The Evercare Group hospital sets the benchmark for healthcare in Bangladesh

DUBAI, Nov 17 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) — Evercare Hospital Dhaka, part of the Evercare Group, the leading impact driven healthcare group in emerging markets, is the first and only hospital in Bangladesh to be accredited by the Joint Commission International (JCI) and also to be reaccredited for the 5th time in a row.

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The JCI Gold Seal of Approval is a globally recognised accreditation that reflects an organisation’s commitment to best practices in quality and patient safety.

Accreditation by recognized international institutions such as JCI are crucial to drive compliance and improve quality and cost-effectiveness across the hospitals and accreditation has become a priority for healthcare organisations around the world.

Massimiliano Colella, CEO for the Evercare Group, said of the accreditation: “As one of the largest integrated healthcare network in emerging markets, Evercare is leading the way by providing optimal healthcare delivered in accredited facilities with every hospital progressing towards quality metrics that meet international standards. I am proud that Evercare Hospital Dhaka is transforming healthcare and setting the benchmark for healthcare standards in Bangladesh.”

“As the premier healthcare provider in Bangladesh, our top priorities are Patient Safety and Quality of Care. Receiving this accreditation for the 5th time shows that we are recognised for our commitment to world class services,” said Dr Ratnadeep Chaskar, CEO Evercare Hospital Dhaka. “For patients, a JCI accreditation means Evercare Hospital Dhaka ensures a safe environment that reduces risks for patients and our employees.”

Evercare Hospital Dhaka was first accredited by JCI in 2008 and, until today, is the only hospital in Bangladesh to hold this international recognized standard.

Susan Pos, Chief Nursing officer and Head of Quality at the Evercare Group added: “Quality is at the core of our mission and we have implemented a robust plan in every market in which we operate to ensure continuous quality improvement.”

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Physically-challenged take a bite at China's livestreaming boom cherry

 

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 17 -- Wheelchair-bound Shi Zaohua, 29, has garnered a 200,000-strong fan base, thanks to finding her niche in livestreaming e-commerce.

One of a growing number of livestreamers, she is now fully occupied by China's largest annual online shopping event, Singles' Day or Double Eleven, which fell on Wednesday.

Early in the morning, she heads to her office in the city of Longnan, one of the least developed areas in northwest China's Gansu Province and on her virtual store, sells local specialties from Sichuan pepper to traditional Chinese medicinal materials to customers nationwide.

According to a statement, Shi became wheelchair-bound following a car crash in 2013. This left her without an opportunity to work.

Her break came the following year, when Longnan native Du Guiying established a farmers' cooperative - following the local government’s call to promote e-commerce to alleviate rural poverty - and invited Shi to help manage her online store and to try livestreaming e-commerce.

In early March, Shi made her successful livestreaming debut, selling products worth a total of around 30,000 yuan (US$4,548) in a single day. (US$1 = RM4.104)

Shi says e-commerce live streaming brings people like her a mixture of fortune, dignity and hope.

In Longnan, a total of 366 online stores are now run by people with physical disabilities, and jobs have been created for more than 670 such workers.

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Takara Belmont's new hair analysis technology will revolutionise haircare

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 17 -- Takara Belmont Corporation (Takara Belmont) has developed a new technology for analysing hair, leading to the discovery of structural changes in the medulla, the central part of hair previously largely not visible to researchers.

As a result, it has developed a new hair care system, designated ‘Hair Medulla Care’, which beautifies hair by reconstructing the medulla.

Looking ahead, Takara Belmont will build on these findings to deepen scientific knowledge of the medulla, with a view to applying the research in new hair care products.

The research findings were selected for a prestigious oral presentation at the 31st IFSCC Congress 2020 Yokohama, the academic conference of the International Federation of Societies of Cosmetic Chemists, held online recently.

Hair structure is generally divided into three regions: the cuticle on the outside, the cortex, and then the medulla core.

The Takara Belmont Cosmetics Laboratory has developed a new hair-sectioning technology for directly observing the internal structure in order to analyse the medulla in detail.

Takara Belmont will pursue further research into Hair Medulla Care and investigate a variety of hair conditions in addition to graying in order to accelerate medulla research and its application to products.

Going forward, the company will create new technologies and new value, apply them to merchandise and services, and spread the hope of beauty by responding to the hair-related concerns of people worldwide.

More details at https://www.takarabelmont.co.jp/global/

-- BERNAMA

Marketlend boosts Asia division with Andrew Ross appointment

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 17 -- Marketlend, Australia’s leading marketplace trade credit platform, has welcomed Andrew Ross to lead origination and insurance endeavours for Marketlend throughout Asia.

Ross will also assist Marketlend to expand its presence in trade commodities, insured backed discounted trade credit, and distressed debt.

“Andy’s remarkable track record makes him a critical part of our expansion in Asia and I’m excited to welcome Andy on board as we continue to go from strength to strength,” said Marketlend Chief Executive Officer and Founder, Leo Tyndall.

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Now available: NextSeq 2000 with P3 reagent kit power

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 13 -- Illumina Inc is further extending the reach of the NextSeq™ 2000 Sequencing System with the commercial availability of the P3 high-output flow cell.

The P3 flow cell offers 1.1 billion reads in a single sequencing run, almost three times more than previously available on Illumina’s mid-throughput NextSeq sequencing portfolio.

“The advanced yet affordable P3 flow cell for the NextSeq 2000 gives customers more capacity to increase the depth and breadth of their projects and the ability to stretch their project budgets, yielding deeper insights,” said Illumina Chief Product Officer, Susan Tousi, in a statement.

“Together with the on-instrument integration of our award-winning informatics solution and loss-less compression software, customers can extract actionable insights with a seamless user interface.”

The P3 flow cell is available in four configurations, including 100-, 200- and 300-cycles, delivering 110 Gb, 220 Gb, and 330 Gb per run, respectively.

In response to customer feedback, Illumina is also launching a 50-cycle kit, targeting infectious disease, small RNA, and spatial transcriptomics applications.

Illumina also announced the commercial availability of the NextSeq 1000, with an even more accessible price point for sequencing up to 400 million reads per run, offering onboard informatics for rapid secondary analysis and cloud-based, loss-less compression technology.

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Nikkei Virtual Global Forum set to kick off next month

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 16 -- Nikkei Inc set to kick off its next Nikkei Virtual Global Forum on Dec 2, bringing together political and business leaders to discuss Japan's goal of becoming the most dynamic international business hub in the region.

Nikkei in a statement said, in this special edition of the Nikkei Virtual Global Forum, it focuses on the prospects and challenges ahead for Japan, with input from experts in the US and UK.

Scheduled speakers include Kurt Tong, former US Consul General of Hong Kong; James G. Stavridis, operating executive of The Carlyle Group; Sir Roger Gifford, Chair, City of London's Green Finance Institute; Yuriko Koike, the governor of Tokyo; and Yasutoshi Nishimura, the Japanese minister of economic revitalization.

Joining these dignitaries are executives from banks and securities companies such as Mizuho, SMBC, Nomura and Daiwa.

The event will be hosted by Nikkei and moderated by Financial Times Chair of the Editorial Board and Editor-at-Large Gillian Tett, former editor Lionel Barber, Professor Heizo Takenaka of Toyo University and Nikkei Chair of the Editorial Committee Akio Fujii.

The free forum will simulcast in English and Japanese, registration is required to watch the live streaming. It will be archived for later viewing from Dec 8.

More details at https://www.global-nikkei.com/nvgfif_en/

-- BERNAMA

Rethinking travel via regenerative tourism, technology advancement

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 10 -- With world arrivals forecast to be down 50 per cent by 2020-end, the global travel supply chain is under immense pressure, according to global market research company, Euromonitor International.

In Euromonitor International’s new report, ‘Accelerating Travel Innovation after Coronavirus’, countries are using innovation to accelerate recovery due to the reality of a global recession and new waves of the virus.

According to a statement, in Europe, a strong rebound of five per cent real GDP growth and a 76 per cent increase in inbound receipts are expected next year.

Sustainable tourism will play a big part in the recovery process, with countries looking to achieve net positive impact for local communities, especially in destinations suffering from over-tourism, like Barcelona. 

Meanwhile in Asia Pacific, recovery is expected within three years—relatively quicker than Western Europe.

Home to the world’s largest population of Internet users, innovation in the region is already thriving, with concepts tackling various needs during lockdown, including customer journey, mobility and sustainable destination management.

With mobile sales accounting for 62 per cent of all APAC online sales this year, this trend will continue apace post-pandemic. By 2025, Singapore will lead online travel sales with an average spend of US$1,200 per person a year. (US$1 = RM4.11)

In the Americas, Panama and Argentina are forecast to experience a 20 per cent CAGR in inbound receipts in 2021-2025, ahead of the US at 12 per cent CAGR.

Digitalisation is accelerating with a wide range of technology incorporated into new travel concepts, including AI, automation, blockchain and the Internet of Things, to create a safer, more sustainable and seamless travel experience.

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Unruly-LG Electronics partnership offers smart TV inventory

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 11 -- Video advertising platform, Unruly recently announced a global partnership with LG Electronics enabling global advertisers to access native smart TV ad placements through its supply-side platform, UnrulyX.  

Expanding on the success of LG’s relationship with sister brand Tremor Video in North America, the company can now provide brands with unique reach and uncluttered, highly viewable placements that drive action across all LG Smart TVs and video within the LG Channels app worldwide.  

According to Unruly research, almost half (42 per cent) of consumers spend ‘a lot more time’ watching connected TV (CTV) content since the pandemic began, and after viewing an ad, ad-supported CTV users are 52 per cent more likely to buy a product compared to linear TV viewers.

Leveraging CTV’s spike in viewership and ability to drive positive consumer behaviours effectively, the partnership gives advertisers access to an engaged viewing audience, native banner and video placements that add value to the customer experience and customisable interactivity with contextual alignment that drive brand objectives.

“We’re excited to partner with LG to grow its CTV advertising globally. During COVID-19 in particular, it’s more important than ever to help advertisers realise the true value of their ad inventory and maximise yield,” said Unruly Chief Strategy Officer, Ken Suh in a statement.  

Unruly’s premium supply side video advertising platform for CTV, online video and display, UnrulyX, is powered by 3,000 direct premium publisher relationships, along with access to the most popular CTV devices and platforms. 

For details visit https://unruly.co/

 -- BERNAMA

TOKYO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL CLOSES AFTER ITS FIRST HYBRID EDITION OF PHYSICAL SCREENINGS AND ONLINE EVENTS, INCLUDING NEW

TOKYO, Nov. 13, 2020 /Kyodo JBN-AsiaNet/--

During the 33rd Tokyo International Film Festival (TIFF) Closing Ceremony on November 9, "Hold Me Back" directed by Akiko Ohku received the Audience Award, the only award given this year due to COVID-19. Ohku said, "I'm really honored to receive this award for a second time. In these past 3 years, the world has changed, and while other festivals had to move online, TIFF was able to have audiences inside theaters, watching the films together. I'm so grateful to all the audience members and I hope I'll soon be able to shake all your hands."

(Images: https://kyodonewsprwire.jp/release/202011116971?p=images)

At the 33rd TIFF, 138 films selected from 1,356 submissions from 107 countries and regions were screened from October 31 to November 9, 2020.

TOKYO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL CLOSES AFTER ITS FIRST HYBRID EDITION OF PHYSICAL SCREENINGS AND ONLINE EVENTS, INCLUDING NEW

Airport of the Future: 2020 Fentress Global Challenge winners announced

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 11 -- The Green Gateway—a zero-emission, highly sustainable multimodal hub—has been named winner of the 2020 Fentress Global Challenge by Fentress Architects.

The annual global student design competition was launched in 2011, representing the firm’s commitment to advancing innovative design in public architecture and attracts students worldwide.

The 2020 winning proposals reflect the radical innovation, quality and curiosity required to advance airport terminal design, according to a statement.

The winning concept, designed by Nikhil Bang and Kaushal Tatiya from the Southern California Institute of Architecture, transforms the Indira Gandhi International Airport into a forward-thinking, sustainable multimodal hub that mitigates the environmental impacts of air travel while enhancing mobility across New Delhi, India.

Airport of the Future: 2020 Fentress Global Challenge winners announced