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China Resources Power and Black Spade Capital sign a strategic joint venture cooperation agreement; teaming up to create an environmentally friendly w
A signing ceremony between Black Spade Capital Limited and China Resources Power Holdings Company Limited on establishment of strategic joint venture cooperation agreement between both parties. Front row: Ms Wang Xiaobin, Executive Director and Chief Financial Officer and Company Secretary of China Resources Power Holdings Company Limited (Left) Dr Dennis Tam, President and CEO of Black Spade Capital Limited (Right)With environmental protection in mind and capitalizing on the competitive edges of each side, the two companies join force to diversify new energy businesses and promote the green world, expanding into the new energy market in the Greater Bay AreaHONG KONG, Jan 21, 2019 - (ACN Newswire) - China Resources Power Holdings Company Limited ("CR Power"; stock code: 836.HK) and Black Spade Capital Limited ("Black Spade") held a joint venture cooperation agreement signing ceremony at the headquarter of CR Power, initiating the cooperative relationship based on the shared belief of serving the communities by the formation of China Resources Black Spade New Energy Limited ("CR Black Spade"). The new company, which will be jointly owned and funded by both sides, aspires to promote new energy development and to fulfil its social responsibilities as a good corporate citizen.CR Power and Black Spade pledge to commit their own resources, database and projects to the joint venture. Riding on the competitive advantages of both sides, CR Black Spade is determined to capture an abundance of business opportunities in the sector, which in turn enhances value and creates a win-win situation for both companies. With the rapid development of new energy, CR Black Spade will primarily focus on the Greater Bay Area at present and target at a series of new energy businesses, including photovoltaics, waste recycling and the application of advanced technologies, through a close and seamless cooperation between the two partners. The joint venture aims at developing the Hong Kong and Macao market as its first step and strives to promote sustainability to both cities.CR Black Spade will take an active role in identifying and investing in innovative projects with environmental protection, developing clean energy and low-carbon consumption as its core objectives. Despite of new challenges, the company will undertake the mission and responsibility of protecting the ecology and envisages to further advance the development of new energy to create a greener environment around the globe.About CR PowerChina Resources Power Holdings Company Limited ("CR Power") was founded in August 2001. As a Hong Kong listed flagship subsidiary of China Resources Holdings Company Limited, CR Power is one of the most efficient and most profitable integrated energy companies in China. Its businesses cover power generation primarily in thermal, wind, hydroelectric, and solar energy, as well as distributed energy and sales of electricity. CR Power has been listed on the Main Board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange since November 2003 (stock number: 836.HK) and became a constituent stock of the Hang Seng Index in June 2009. As at the end of 2017, CR Power's total assets amounted to HK$220.972 billion (US$28.3 billion) with an attributable operational installed capacity of 36,077 MW covering 28 provinces, municipalities and autonomous regions in China. About Black Spade Capital LimitedBlack Spade Capital Limited is an established family office managing the private investments of Mr. Lawrence Ho. Headquartered in Hong Kong, its global portfolio consists of a wide spectrum of cross-border investments as it consistently seeks to add new projects and opportunities to its investment mix. Black Spade's investment strategy maximizes coverage of geographic regions and sectors whilst maintaining a portfolio of diversified asset classes, ranging from equity, fixed income, medical technology, leisure and culture, green energy, real estate to Pre-IPO investments. Copyright 2019 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com
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BookDoc partners Special Olympics Asia Pacific to encourage active lifestyles among people with intellectual disabilities
SINGAPORE, Jan. 21, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- BookDoc today signed a memorandum of understanding with Special Olympics Asia Pacific. The partnership aims to improve the health and fitness of people with intellectual disabilities across the Asia Pacific region by allowing them to keep track of their daily activity through BookDoc's wellness reward application, BookDoc Activ. (left) Simon Koh, President and Managing Director, Dato Chevy, BookDoc CEO The progress of 750 athletes with intellectual disabilities across Southeast Asia will be monitored during the pilot phase of the project. The health data collected will be analysed and used to further engage and improve their health and sports performance. "This partnership aims to use technology to harness valuable health and fitness data which we can use to address certain gaps, whether in training or nutrition, and help athletes with intellectual disabilities perform at their most optimal," said Mr Simon Koh, President and Managing Director of Special Olympics Asia Pacific. "People with intellectual disabilities are one of the most underserved populations in the world, and we aim to equip them with the right tools so that they can achieve their fullest potential, both on and off the sports field," he added. BookDoc Activ rewards users according to their average daily steps, which are tiered at bronze, silver, gold and platinum. It is able to sync with other health applications such as Apple Health, Samsung Health, Google Fit, Fitbit and Garmin, which enables users to efficiently keep track of their daily exercise and get rewarded for it. By maintaining a high level of activity, users will be able to redeem monthly discounts or freebies from major retailers and service providers across 12 countries. "We hope that through this partnership, athletes with intellectual disabilities will be able to perform at their best with more advanced monitoring and intervention programs," said BookDoc founder and CEO Dato' Chevy Beh. "BookDoc was first started to help users locate and arrange their medical appointments. But I believe prevention is better than cure. BookDoc Activ was launched with the aim of starting a social fitness movement to motivate users to start living healthier lifestyles at no cost." The BookDoc app may be downloaded for free from the App Store or Google Play Store. BookDoc currently has more than 80 partner merchants including Zalora, Fave (formerly known as Groupon), ShopBack, MCL Cinema Chain in Hong Kong, V Hotel in Singapore, Uniqlo, Coffee Bean, Ajisen Ramen in Hong Kong, OldTown White Coffee, Petron, Digi, and Secret Recipe. BookDoc users get to redeem rewards on a monthly basis if they achieve an average-daily-step threshold. About BookDoc BookDoc, with presence in Malaysia, Singapore, Hong Kong, Thailand and Indonesia, is an online platform that operates across the healthcare continuum connecting patients to healthcare professionals anytime and anywhere, while incentivising all to stay active. BookDoc has established an integrated online ecosystem for local and overseas health travellers. The ecosystem allows users to search and book healthcare professionals anytime and anywhere, and integrates seamlessly with navigation (Google Map, Waze), transport (Grab, Uber, AirAsia), accommodation (Agoda and Airbnb) and recommended restaurants & attractions (TripAdvisor) for a hassle-free and enjoyable experience to healthcare appointments. In addition, through BookDoc Activ, its rewards users for maintaining high level of activity by partnering major retailers and service providers that offer users discounts for achieving reward tiers based on activity level. The company is backed by a diverse group of investors from entrepreneurs to seasoned healthcare and insurance professionals, banker, regulators as well as ICT professionals. It is available online at www.bookdoc.com, App Store and Google Play Store. About Special Olympics Special Olympics is a global inclusion movement using sport, health, education and leadership programs every day around the world to end discrimination against and empower people with intellectual disabilities. Founded in 1968, and celebrating its 50th Anniversary this year, the Special Olympics movement has grown to more than 6 million athletes and Unified Sports partners in more than 170 countries. In the Asia Pacific region, Special Olympics has touched the lives of more than 1.7 million athletes across 33 countries. With the support of more than 1 million coaches and volunteers, Special Olympics, as a global movement, delivers 32 Olympic-type sports and over 100,000 games and competitions throughout the year. For more information, please contact: Ms Nurul AinTel: 1300-88-2362Email: ain@bookdoc.com Photo - https://photos.prnasia.com/prnh/20190118/2351103-1 Related Links :http://bookdoc.com
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Cobalt 27 Closes Royalties on Flemington Nickel-Cobalt Project and Nyngan Scandium Project in Australia
TSX Venture: KBLTOTCQX: CBLLFFRA: 27O TORONTO, Jan. 19, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Cobalt 27 Capital Corp. ("Cobalt 27" or the "Company") (TSXV: KBLT)(OTCQX: CBLLF)(FRA: 27O), a battery metals streaming and royalty company offering direct exposure to metals integral to electric vehicles and energy storage systems, today announced the closing of the acquisition of previously announced royalties, including a 1.5% Gross Revenue Royalty ("GRR") on the Flemington Cobalt-Scandium-Nickel Project, and a 1.7% GRR on the fully permitted and construction-ready Nyngan Scandium Project, located in Australia (see news release dated May 7, 2018). Cobalt 27 acquired the Flemington and Nyngan royalties from Jervois Mining Limited for total consideration of US$4.5 million, comprised of US$1.5 million in cash and 422,856 common shares of the Company which shares will be subject to a four month hold period from the date of issuance in accordance with applicable Canadian securities laws. About Cobalt 27 Capital Corp. Cobalt 27 Capital Corp. is a leading battery metals streaming company offering exposure to metals integral to key technologies of the electric vehicle and energy storage markets. The Company owns 2,905.7 Mt of physical cobalt and a 32.6% Cobalt Stream on Vale's world-class Voisey's Bay mine, beginning in 2021. Cobalt 27 is undertaking a friendly acquisition of Highlands Pacific which is expected to add increased attributable nickel and cobalt production from the long-life, world-class Ramu Mine. The Company also manages a portfolio of 11 royalties and intends to continue to invest in a cobalt-nickel-lithium-focused portfolio of streams, royalties and direct interests in mineral properties containing battery metals. For further information please visit the Company website at www.cobalt27.com or contact: Betty Joy LeBlanc, BA, MBADirector, Corporate Communications+1-604-828-0999 info@cobalt27.com Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release. No securities regulatory authority has either approved or disapproved of the contents of this press release. Related Links :https://www.cobalt27.com/
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U.S.-based Shearwater Health and Philippines-based Asian Hospital and Medical Center Create Transpacific Partnership to Solve Global Nursing Shortage
METRO MANILA, Philippines, Jan. 18, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Hospitals and other healthcare providers inside the United States are challenged daily to adequately staff nurses amidst an ongoing shortage with no end in sight. Shearwater Health contributes to increasing the supply of nurses by bringing international nurses to the U.S., which helps providers sustain excellent patient care. Asian Hospital and Medical Center’s President and Chief Executive Officer Mr. Andres Licaros, Jr. (fourth from left) with Shearwater Health’s SVP of Global Nurse Recruitment Mr. Nathan King (third from left) and Director for Immigration Ms. Ehmie Merginio (second from left). Also in photo (from left to right) Asian Hospital and Medical Center’s Director for Human Resources Ms. Aimee Jane Martinez, Chief Strategy Officer Ms. Sharon Hernandez, and Director for Nursing Ms. Carolina Buhain, RN, MAN. The Philippines is a primary location from which Shearwater Health recruits its nurses through its local Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) accredited recruitment partner, ABD Manpower Services, Inc. Many Filipinos become nurses for the purpose of working in other countries, especially in the United States, where better economic and career growth opportunities are found (watch a touching example of one nurse's journey here). Attractive nursing opportunities outside of the Philippines result in more Filipino nurses in the profession here per capita than in the nations that recruit from the Philippines. Any CNO at a U.S.-based hospital may read this and reasonably assume that Philippine hospitals have an ample supply of nurses. But the frequent departure of nurses from hospitals in the Philippines creates high turnover and temporary staffing shortages across the Philippines health sector. In some ways, then, U.S. hospital CNOs and Philippines CNOs share the same problem. As a part of its mission to improve patient outcomes globally, in combination with its deep ties and commitment to the Philippines, Shearwater Health today announces a partnership with Asian Hospital, based in Manila, Philippines, to refer nurses for employment for a period of time while the nurse awaits a visa. Asian Hospital and Medical Center (AHMC) is a quaternary hospital and a subsidiary of the Metro Pacific Hospital Group, the largest private hospital group in the Philippines managed by the Metro Pacific Investments Corporation (MPIC). It is one of the top Philippine hospitals accredited by the Joint Commission International (JCI), the world's most prestigious accrediting body for health care organizations. It has built a reputation of providing a unique and heartfelt kind of care to its patients in the Philippines, and a quality service that is on par with U.S.-based hospitals. This transpacific partnership to coordinate efforts to address the nursing shortage will help Asian Hospital manage the migration of nurses outside of the country. In many cases in the Philippines, when nurses decide to work abroad, they prefer not to disclose this to their employers until the last possible moment, causing hospitals to scramble to fill positions. Shearwater Health will help correct this problem by referring nurses recruited for U.S. employment through its POEA accredited agency, ABD Manpower, Inc., to Asian Hospital. Shearwater Health will then notify Asian Hospital many months in advance of when the nurse is expected to depart for the United States. The wait for a visa to work in the United States for a Filipino nurse can take 2-4 years. Nurses often choose to work abroad (in the Middle East, for example) while waiting for a visa, which may require leaving their children and spouse in the Philippines. With Asian Hospital's outstanding reputation for developing nursing talent through its nursing leadership and training programs, Shearwater Health believes this arrangement offers nurses an alternative to remain in the Philippines while still developing nursing skills. As a result, Asian Hospital, Shearwater Health, and the nurse will coordinate for the same goal: provide outstanding nursing care in the Philippines without disruption, and empower nurses inclined to work in the U.S. to reach their dream of a career in a U.S hospital. Photo - https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/810415/Main_Photo.jpg Related Links :http://www.swhealth.com
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CHINA AID, the Key Gateway to the Chinese Elderly Care Market, to Take Place in Shanghai in 2019
SHANGHAI, Jan. 18, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- CHINA AID 2019, hosted by Shanghai Intex Exhibition Co., Ltd., is taking place from Wednesday 11th to Friday 13th June 2019 at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre (SNIEC) in Pu Dong, Shanghai. By the end of 2017, the number of seniors in China over the age of 60 surpassed 241 million, accounting for 17.3 percent of the country's total population. The potential of China's elderly care market, worth an astonishing 10 trillion yuan1, is set to be unlocked as a growing number of relevant policies are put into place. More and more international companies are now entering the Chinese market to share their expertise and meet the accelerating growth in demand for care products and services. CHINA AID, the key gateway to the Chinese elderly care market, is a comprehensive industry event platform and trade show that understands the landscape and emerging trends of the elderly care industry in China. With 18 years' robust growth, CHINA AID has developed into one of the most authoritative and respected elderly and long-term care events in China. In 2018 it saw further growth in both exhibitors and visitor attendance, with over 330 exhibitors participating from around the world and almost 43,000 visitors attending from 22 countries. New exhibitors from Australia and Switzerland debuted alongside many other international brands, further solidifying the international reputation of the show as the gateway into the burgeoning Chinese elderly care market. The show features a full spectrum of product and service areas, including senior care and nursing services, mobility products and assistive technology, rehabilitation equipment and technology, health management and training services, age-friendly housing and accessibility design and much more. In alignment with many leading industry brands, these areas form the exhibition's backbone through which thousands of elderly and long-term care products, technologies and services are displayed, demonstrated and presented. Long-standing exhibitors of note include Panasonic, Toyota, TOTO, Legrand, CBC, Naka, Nichii, Matsunaga, Platz, Jetro, Honda, Paramount and Saraya. Now is the time to enter China's 10 trillion yuan elderly care market, with China AID 2019 bringing the future of care to China. 1 – Source: The People's Daily, December 21st, 2018 - http://en.people.cn/n3/2018/1221/c90000-9530908.html CHINA AID Organizing Committee, Shanghai INTEX Exhibition Co., Ltd. CHINA AID Contact: Michelle Ma, Show ManagerTel: +86-21-6295-7553Email: mazhiwen@shanghai-intex.com
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SpaceChain Completes the First Qtum Transaction in Space
SINGAPORE, Jan. 18, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- SpaceChain, a community-based space platform, announces the successful test of its second blockchain node in space, launched into orbit on October 25, 2018, by a CZ-4B Y34 rocket from Taiyuan Satellite Launch Centre, Xinzhou, China. The node is embedded with SpaceChain's smart operating system, SpaceChain OS, and can perform blockchain-related functions on the Qtum blockchain such as running smart contracts and multi-signature transactions. Since the launch on October 25, the team has run a number of connectivity tests to ensure the node's full operational capability. During these tests, the node's signal was detected and transaction data has been uploaded to the node to complete the signature and then downloaded via the ground station, and finally verified on the blockchain network. The transaction verification information can be found here. "This multi-signature cold wallet service – an application developed by SpaceChain engineers to test the space node – shows proof of technology of being a potential cyber security solution for the blockchain industry," said SpaceChain co-founder and chief technology officer Jeff Garzik. "SpaceChain deployed and tested the space-based multi signature transaction which opens up brand new possibilities in space security models." To facilitate the launch, SpaceChain commissioned Tibet Zezheng Information Technology Co. Ltd. And Beijing Xihua Science and Technology Co. Ltd., a carrying and launching service provider. The first blockchain node that SpaceChain launched into orbit on Feb 2, 2018, was equipped with a Raspberry Pi hardware board and blockchain software. It ran a full-node program on the Qtum blockchain and could process existing blockchain data. The node was offline and had limited functionality, but it was the first successful deployment of a Qtum blockchain node in low earth orbit. "It often takes months and years to build the system and to launch hardware into space as there is a need to secure the launch opportunity, obtain permissions, get the frequency and ensure there is ground station support. We are proud to have launched two nodes in our first year of operations, bringing us one step closer to creating a network of blockchain-based satellites in space" said SpaceChain co-founder and chief executive officer Zee Zheng. Additionally, this node has a geospatial tracking feature that lets you watch the node orbit the Earth in real time. # # # About SpaceChain: Founded in 2017, SpaceChain is a community-based space platform that combines space and blockchain technologies to build the world's first open-source blockchain-based satellite network, allowing users to develop and run decentralized applications in space.The SpaceChain operating system will be available to anyone, anywhere in the world, all while remaining secure and immutable through proven blockchain cryptography. In doing so, SpaceChain's vision is to remove barriers and allow a global community to access and collaborate in space. For more information, visit www.spacechain.com.
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Mega Expo Subsidiary ME International Undertakes Large MICE Event in China Again
Strategically Develops MICE Business in China;Effectively Realises Progressive Strategic ExpansionHONG KONG, Jan 18, 2019 - (ACN Newswire) - Mega Expo Holdings Limited ("Mega Expo" or the "Group"; stock code: 1360), a leading provider of services concession, licensing and brand management services, and comprehensive operations solutions for the cultural and entertainment industry, is pleased to announce that the Group's wholly-owned subsidiary Mega Expo International Limited ("ME International") recently has entered a non-legally binding strategic cooperation framework agreement with Hunan Province for Good Agri-products Development& Service Association ("Hunan Agri-products Association") regarding the undertaking of the 2019 China Hunan Good Agri-products Seed Industry Expo cum Healthy Ingredient Expo from 1 January 2019 to 31 December 2019. After ME International successfully arranged the China International Import Expo in Shanghai last year, the Group's business has now extended to Hunan province in China and will subsequently organize a large MICE event there. Hence, the Group is able to achieve effective and progressive strategic expansion.The 2019 China Hunan Good Agri-products Seed Industry Expo cum Healthy Ingredient Expo aims at "promoting agriculture through quality, green farming and brand building". The event provides an outstanding platform for production and processing companies of quality agri-products to exhibit their products and services, as well as an opportunity for trading negotiation, business and investment solicitation. Thus the event can facilitate the distribution of agri-products, enhance the branding advantage of quality agri-products and the competitiveness of domestic agri-products globally. It is also an important investment strategy for Mega Expo's exhibition business going forward.According to the "2017 Report on Development of the Exhibition Industry in Hunan Province" published last year, the number and scale of exhibitions has continued to expand in Hunan. In 2017, 846 exhibitions, meetings and festivals were held, 11% more than the previous year. Direct income recorded for the exhibition industry increased by 15% year-on-year to nearly RMB3 billion. Among all, 410 large exhibitions were held at the provincial scale, 47 more than the previous year; and the number of national and international meetings also increased by 11 year-on-year to 277. Hunan Province held 159 major events in 2017, 28 more than last year. The cooperation with Hunan Agri-products Association propels the Group to further explore the strong growth potential in China's convention and exhibition industry.In recent months, ME International has accomplished a number of important milestones in the MICE business, including the organisation of the Japanese Technology and Culture Exhibition at Shanghai Hongqiao Import Trade Exhibition Center last November, the acquisition of Shanghai Keytrade Exhibition Co., Ltd. and the forging of strategic cooperation with the Unattended Retail Branch of China Commerce Association for General Merchandise to organise retail and consumption-related commercial exhibitions in China. Mr Deng Zhonglin, Chairman of Mega Expo, said, "ME International is leading the development of the Group's convention and exhibition business in China, and our continuous and vigorous effort has been gradually contributing to a positive result. Through effective capital management and branding activities, we will seize the opportunity and attract private companies with resources and competitive advantages to join our platform. We aim to realise rapid expansion of the scale of our business and to further tap China's convention and exhibition market". About Mega Expo Holdings Limited (Stock code: 1360)Mega Expo Holdings Limited is a leading provider of services concession, licensing and brand management services, and comprehensive operations solutions for the cultural and entertainment industry. Its business covers mainly preparation and management of exhibitions, and provision of comprehensive and systematic operational solutions to the cultural and entertainment industries. For organizing and management of exhibitions, Mega Expo provides one-stop contract service that entails booth design, equipment procurement and installation, and also planning of exhibitions, product launch, overseas exhibitions, promotions and music awards, etc. As for provision of operational solutions to the cultural and entertainment industries, Mega Expo mainly offers brand licensing and operation service for bars and restaurants. Its subsidiary brand "NOD Union" provides comprehensive business consultation, membership services, contracting services and entertainment equipment solutions, plus activity planning services and financing service to clubs, bars and lounges in the entertainment industry and alcohol and beverage suppliers.Media EnquiriesStrategic Financial Relations LimitedVeron Ng +852 2864 4831 veron.ng@sprg.com.hkJenny Lam +852 2864 4883 jennysy.lam@sprg.com.hkAlice Yip +852 2864 4862 alice.yip@sprg.com.hkWebsite: www.sprg.com.hk Copyright 2019 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com
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Cathay Pacific inaugurates new community engagement programmes
Hong Kong's home airline rejuvenates strategy with a focus on youth development, diversity and inclusion, environmental protection and global cultural exchangeHONG KONG, Jan. 18, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Youth development, diversity and inclusion, environmental protection and global cultural exchange form the focus of Cathay Pacific's rejuvenated community engagement strategy, which saw the inauguration of two new initiatives today at a ceremony held in Hong Kong. Rupert Hogg, Cathay Pacific Chief Executive Officer, Francis Ngai, Social Ventures Hong Kong Founder & CEO and Bird Tang, VolTra Co-Founder & Executive Director attended the event as officiating guests. The two new initiatives, 'Cathay ChangeMakers' and 'World As One', which have been developed together with Social Ventures Hong Kong, are just the start of the airline's efforts to re-energise its community objectives, which are to deliver positive change in society by collaborating with partners across different sectors to create shared value. Cathay ChangeMakers pays tribute to and raises awareness of the work of Hong Kong people who have made a positive contribution to society, while World As One provides young people of diverse backgrounds with a thought-provoking travel experience that broadens their understanding of societal needs and cultivates empathy in their outlook on life. Cathay Pacific Chief Executive Officer Rupert Hogg said: "Just like how we have been changing the way we do our business, it is important for us to work in new ways to address social challenges. Society is facing increasingly complex issues and no single party can solve them alone. Our revitalised approach to community engagement embraces both social innovations and shared value creation." During the ceremony, Mr Hogg presented awards to three Cathay ChangeMakers* -- Gigi Tung, founder of food rescue and assistance programme Food Angel; Jeffrey Andrews, a registered social worker who is committed to helping ethnic minorities thrive; and Craig Leeson, director of the award-winning documentary "A Plastic Ocean" -- in recognition of their outstanding contribution to the community and the environment. Through this particular initiative, Cathay Pacific vows to support the ChangeMakers by showcasing and promoting their important causes to a wide audience, including to its passengers, employees and business partners. Meanwhile, participants from the World As One programme, comprising 15 Hong Kong youngsters, shared their experience during the ceremony of journeying to Cambodia last October, where they served as volunteers to help and serve the needs of the local people. Through planned activities -- including building new homes for villagers -- and facilitated sharing sessions, each participant had the opportunity to gain a better understanding of the challenges faced by communities in the developing world, leading them to have greater empathy with their issues and circumstances. As a result of a new partnership with VolTra, a registered non-profit organisation in Hong Kong, Cathay Pacific is grateful that similar experiences are now available to more and more members of the Hong Kong public. While Cathay ChangeMakers and World As One herald the beginning of the airline's new community engagement strategy, more initiatives are being rolled up. For instance, Cathay Pacific is currently recruiting Form 3 to Form 6 students to join its 2019 I CAN FLY development programme. With its renewed focus, I CAN FLY will not only help towards students realising their aviation dreams but will also raise the youngsters' awareness of the many challenges facing the Hong Kong community. Mr Hogg concluded: "This is just the start of our new approach to community engagement and we are both excited and motivated by what's being planned for the future. By collaborating with partners across different sectors, we can leverage what we do as an airline company -- by connecting people and places, our business and NGO partners -- to bring about benefit to society." Media Enquiries T: +852 2747 5393 E: press@cathaypacific.comW: www.cathaypacific.com About Cathay Pacific The Hong Kong-based Cathay Pacific Group offers scheduled passenger and cargo services to over 200 destinations in Asia, North America, Australia, Europe and Africa, using a fleet of nearly 200 wide-body aircraft. The company is a member of the Swire group and is a public company listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. The Group has made substantial investments to develop Hong Kong as one of the world's leading global transportation hubs. Cathay Pacific is a founder member of the oneworld global alliance. For more information, please visit www.cathaypacific.com. Photo - https://photos.prnasia.com/prnh/20190118/2351146-1Related Links :http://www.cathaypacific.com
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Successful Grid Connection of the Biggest N-Bifacial Solar Power Plant in Europe Built by Unisun Energy Netherlands with Jolywood Modules
TAIZHOU, China, Jan. 18, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Cooperation Unisun Energy ("Unisun") announced the 11,75MW Zonnepark Rilland project, which uses N-type bifacial modules from Jolywood (Taizhou) Solar Technology Co. Ltd ("Jolywood"), has successfully achieved grid connection. This marks the first and the largest utility scale solar power plant built with N-type bifacial solar modules in all of Europe. Zonnepark Rilland Rear side of Jolywood N-type bifacial modules installed in Zonnepark Rilland In Sept. 2018, Jolywood, a leader in the research and development and mass producer of N-type Bifacial solar cells and modules, reached a cooperation agreement with Unisun for the Zonnepark Rilland project. The project, which has been constructed in a renewable energy area where 15 MW of wind power is already being produced, is a 11,75 MW solar park developed by Cooperation Unisun Energy in close cooperation with the local landowner. Through the agreement, Jolywood provided 40.000 premium Double-Glass Bifacial Solar Modules to the project. Based on the successful cooperation on the Zonnepark Rilland project in the Netherlands, Unisun and Jolywood will continue partnering on more solar projects in Europe, in total targeting a goal of 200MW from 2019 to 2020. The next project is expected to be a 23 MW Dutch project, which includes a 16 MW utility-scale solar power plant along the runway of Rotterdam Airport, as well as a 7 MW carport nearby. Mr. JianWei LIN, Chairman of Jolywood Group, said, "Unisun completed the procurement of modules and the construction of the power plant in just four months. The efficiency of its operations and the orderly management of the project site are excellent and very impressive. We believe that through Unisun's outstanding experience and capabilities, as well as Jolywood's strong R&D and manufacturing, we can bring together more efficient solar power plant solutions for the European market." Mrs. Yisha HE, Chairman of UNISUN Group, said, "Unisun Energy is careful to only select products with leading technologies to offer to our esteemed list of clients. It turns out that Jolywood's product quality is excellent. Jolywood's unique N-type high-efficiency technology and industry strategy are highly aligned with UNISUN's vision. We are pleased to work together to provide customers and markets with solar power plants with the best LCOE and high reliability." About Cooperation Unisun Energy Cooperation Unisun Energy in the Netherlands was established in August 2016 by Unisun Energy, a global renewable energy system integration and green energy services provider. The company provides a complete package, from developing, design, finance, and full construction of the installations, to the operation and maintenance. For more information, please visit: www.unisun-energy.nlContact Info: andre.kempenaars@unisun-energy.com About Jolywood (TaiZhou) Solar Technology Co. Ltd. Jolywood (Taizhou) Solar Technology, a leader in the global solar industry with 2.4GW in manufacturing capacity of N-Type Mono Bifacial solar cell, and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Jolywood (Suzhou) Sunwatt Co. Ltd., is engaged in the research & development, production and marketing of solar cells, solar modules and technical advisory services. Founded in 2008, Jolywood (Suzhou) Sunwatt Co. Ltd. (SZ: 300393), is the largest professional manufacturer of PV backsheet worldwide, with an annual production capacity of over 100 million meters. For more information, please visit: http://en.jolywood.cn/ Contact Info: mkt@jolywood.cn View original content to download multimedia:http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/successful-grid-connection-of-the-biggest-n-bifacial-solar-power-plant-in-europe-built-by-unisun-energy-netherlands-with-jolywood-modules-300780810.htmlRelated Links :http://en.jolywood.cn/
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Ping An Good Doctor's 'Voiceprint Lock' Achieves Login Success Rate Close to 99%
Leading the Industry in Voiceprint Recognition TechnologySHANGHAI, Jan. 18, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- China's leading one-stop healthcare ecosystem platform Ping An Health Medical Technology Company Limited ("Ping An Good Doctor", or the "Company", stock code: 01833.HK) has announced that the "Voiceprint Login System" ("Voiceprint Lock"), jointly developed with Unisound, the leading intelligent voice and language technology company in China, has achieved a login success rate close to 99%. The breakthrough came after several model optimizations and upgrades. Ping An Good Doctor and Unisound have a long history of cooperation in the field of speech recognition. In December 2017, the two parties jointly established a joint venture, Shanghai Hao Yi Zhi Neng Technology Company Limited to explore the construction of smart family healthcare service terminals based on technologies such as smart speech recognition. "Voiceprint Lock" is a voiceprint recognition technique that verifies a speaker's identity by sound. After a user has read a short random password, the system quickly identifies the speaker's identity and unlocks their app or phone. Compared with other biometric technologies, voiceprint recognition is relatively easy and convenient to operate by acquiring voices. In April 2018, the "Voiceprint Lock" function was launched on Ping An Good Doctor's App, which is very popular among users. Although voiceprint recognition has obvious advantages, it is not easy to accurately distinguish different sounds. Spokesperson of Ping An Good Doctor said, "We had to overcome several difficulties to achieve accurate voiceprint recognition. Firstly, the accuracy can be affected by the speaker's condition such as their voice state, health condition and emotional state during the voice recognition process. Secondly, the environment as well as hardware configuration of recognizing and transmitting sounds can also affect the accuracy." In response to the above technical difficulties, Ping An Good Doctor and Unisound jointly developed a number of technologies, striving to accurately capture human voices and eliminate background noise, and combine this with massive voiceprint data to continuously optimize the model of voiceprint recognition. To date, several iterations have been upgraded to ensure its success and ease of registration and login. At present, the success rate of the Voiceprint Lock is close to 99%, according to the actual usage. The spokesperson of Ping An Good Doctor also said, the biggest selling points of Voiceprint Lock are how convenient it is to use, especially for the middle-aged and elderly users, along with its strong security. Voiceprint Lock doesn't use the common method of fixed login passwords, but instead uses passwords selected at random to enhance and protect users' account security and privacy. In addition, in order to provide a real-time response to more than 200 million registered users on the App using the voiceprint technology, the Company's technical team has enhanced the capabilities of the real-time response system through distributed storage and other leading technologies. The spokesperson of Ping An Good Doctor believes that voiceprint recognition technology will be the leading biometrics technology due to its high levels of security. In the future, Voiceprint Lock will be a widely used method of identity recognition, following fingerprint recognition and face recognition. Ping An Good Doctor will continue to maintain its industry leading position in the technical iteration of medical products. About Ping An Healthcare and Technology Company Limited (01833.HK) Ping An Healthcare and Technology Company Limited ("Ping An Good Doctor", stock code: 01833.HK) is the leading one-stop healthcare ecosystem platform in China. By combining "mobile health + AI technology", the Company strives to provide every family with a family doctor, every person with an e-health profile and everyone with a healthcare management plan. Ping An Good Doctor has established a comprehensive, one-stop healthcare ecosystem covering family doctor services, consumer healthcare services, a health mall as well as health management and wellness interaction. As of the end of June 2018, there were 228 million registered users and the Company's MAU reached 48.6 million. Ping An Good Doctor is today the largest mobile medical application in China in terms of user scale. Ping An Good Doctor employs more than a thousand medical personnel (Assistant Supervisor Level or above from Class III Grade A Hospitals) in its in-house medical team and contracts with 4,650 renowned external doctors. This in-house medical team, empowered by our proprietary AI technology, provides users with 24 x 7 online consultation services. In our offline partnership network, Ping An Good Doctor collaborates with approximately 3,100 hospitals (including more than 1,200 Class III Grade A hospitals) to provide services such as hospital referral, appointment and inpatient arrangements. Ping An Good Doctor also partners with more than 2,000 healthcare institutions, including physical examination centers, dental clinics, cosmetic surgery institutions and more than 10,000 pharmacy outlets, to provide relevant health and wellness services to our users. By integrating our AI-empowered medical team, external doctors and offline network, Ping An Good Doctor has established a closed-loop healthcare ecosystem which enables our users to enjoy online consultations and online drug purchases, as well as online consultations and offline follow-up treatment, thereby providing convenient, high-quality and efficient family doctor services. In April 2015, the App "Ping An Good Doctor" was officially launched. In May 2016, the Company completed an A round financing and raised US$500 million. In December 2017, the Company completed the pre-IPO financing from Softbank Vision Fund, during which it raised US$400 million. On 4 May 2018, Ping An Good Doctor became the No.1 listed internet health-tech company in the world when it joined the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, stock code 01833.HK. Our IPO cornerstone investors include Blackrock, Capital Group, GIC, Canada Pension Plan Investment Board, Khazanah Nasional Berhad, Swiss Re and CP Group.
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CBAK Energy Signed Supply Agreement with SimpliPhi Power
DALIAN, China, Jan. 18, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- CBAK Energy Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: CBAT) ("CBAK Energy", or the "Company"), the world's leading lithium battery manufacturer and electric energy solution provider, announced that it has reached a supply agreement with SimpliPhi Power Inc. ("SimpliPhi") (formerly known as LibertyPak), a leading manufacturer of clean energy storage and management systems. Under the agreement, SimpliPhi undertakes to purchase from CBAK Energy for no less than 19 million units of 26650 lithium batteries in 3 years from 2019 to 2021, for use in Li-Ion based energy storage products. CBAK Energy will supply the batteries through its wholly-owned operating subsidiary, Dalian CBAK Power Battery Co., Ltd., a specialized high power battery provider in Dalian. CBAK Energy Signed Supply Agreement with SimpliPhi Power The 26650 lithium battery is one of CBAK Energy's most popular self-developed products. It has outstanding performance, such as stability and safety, which has been used in various kinds of electric vehicles, electric tools and energy storage, and has a good reputation with these customers. CBAK Energy has been dedicated to the research and development and commercial use of lithium batteries for more than 15 years. "We are glad to enter into the large-quantity purchase contract with SimpliPhi, which reflects the global market recognition of our battery products for use in energy storage. It encourages us to continue investment in the R&D of lithium batteries and expansion of battery production lines. It is a good beginning for year 2019, and with the surging energy storage markets, we believe we will enter into more lithium battery agreements with customers," commented Mr. Yunfei Li, the CEO of CBAK Energy. About SimpliPhi Power Inc SimpliPhi Power Inc designs and manufactures award-winning clean energy storage and management systems. Founded in 2002 as LibertyPak Energy Storage, California-based SimpliPhi has created the most safe, reliable, durable and scalable on-demand power solutions available for the residential, commercial, military and film industries. Integral to all SimpliPhi solutions is a management system that further optimizes the lifetime performance and durability of its batteries. SimpliPhi Power storage system components are UL certified, and have been rigorously tested and deployed by the U.S. Army and Marine Corps. About CBAK Energy Technology, Inc.CBAK Energy Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: CBAT) is a global leading high-tech enterprise engaged in the R&D, manufacture, and sales of high power lithium batteries. The application of its products and solutions covers such areas as electric vehicles, light electric vehicles, electric tools, transportation and energy storage. As the first lithium battery company in China to get listed in the U.S. in January 2005, CBAK Energy possesses China's first production base specially engaged in power battery, and has its wholly-owned subsidiary - Dalian CBAK Power Battery Co., Ltd., and a large-scale R&D and production base in Dalian. For more information, please visit www.cbak.com.cn. Safe Harbor Statement This press release contains forward-looking statements, which are subject to change. The forward-looking statements are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All "forward-looking statements" relating to the business of CBAK Energy Technology, Inc. and its subsidiary companies, which can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "believes", "expects" or similar expressions, involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties which could cause actual results to differ. These factors include but are not limited to: the ability of the Company to meet its contract or agreement obligations; the uncertain market for the Company's lithium battery cells; business, macroeconomic, technological, regulatory, or other factors affecting the profitability of battery cells designed for energy storage; and risks related to CBAK Energy's business and risks related to operating in China. Please refer to CBAK Energy 's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2017, as well as other SEC reports that have been filed since the date of such annual report, for specific details on risk factors. Given these risks and uncertainties, you are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. CBAK Energy 's actual results could differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking statements. CBAK Energy undertakes no obligation to revise or update its forward-looking statements in order to reflect events or circumstances that may arise after the date of this release. Photo - https://photos.prnasia.com/prnh/20190118/2351064-1 Related Links :http://www.cbak.com.cn
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Crafoord Prize Awarded for Discovery of Miniscule Organism
BOX, Sweden, Jan. 18, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- This year's Crafoord Prize has been awarded to Sallie Chisholm for the discovery of and research into Prochlorococcus, a very small cyanobacteria of huge importance. The prize amount is 6 million Swedish krona. The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences has decided to award the Crafoord Prize in Biosciences 2019 to Sallie W. Chisholm Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Cambridge, USA "for the discovery and pioneering studies of the most abundant photosynthesising organism on Earth, Prochlorococcus". The Prochlorococcus cyanobacteria is the smallest and most common oxygen-producing organism in the world. It dominates large areas of the World Ocean and is responsible for a considerable share of the photosynthesis on Earth, yet was entirely unknown until the 1980s. Sallie Chisholm is awarded the Crafoord Prize 2019 for her discovery of and research into this incredible organism. Microorganisms in the world's seas and oceans perform a large part of all photosynthesis on Earth. In the multitude of thousands of different species, there is one that is unique: Prochlorococcus cyanobacteria, which is the world's smallest and most common photosynthesising organism. It is about half of a micrometre in diameter, and there can be 100 million of them in a single litre of water. Sallie (Penny) Chisholm and her research colleagues discovered Prochlorococcus on expeditions in the Atlantic and Pacific Ocean during the second half of the 1980s. The group had the idea of using a flow cytometer - an instrument that had so far mainly been used in medical research - to study microorganisms in seawater. Results from the instrument showed a weak signal that was initially interpreted as background noise. However, additional research showed that this signal came from something living - an extremely small, photosynthesising bacteria. This discovery was published in 1988, but Prochlorococcus was not named until 1992. Sallie Chisholm has dedicated much of her research to studying Prochlorococcus. It is found in all oceans and seas and is the dominant photosynthesising organism in all nutrient-poor, relatively warm waters. This is a significant proportion of the Earth's surface, so the global population of this type of bacteria is estimated at about 3*10 27 (3,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000) individuals. Genetic studies have shown that Prochlorococcus has exceptionally few genes - but also very many. One individual can have as few as 1,700 genes, the fewest of all known photosynthesising organisms. However, there is great variation between different populations and, in total, the species has around 80,000 different genes - approximately four times more than humans. A thousand or so of these genes are common to all individuals. Prochlorococcus is interesting in itself, but may also contribute to better understanding of the truly significant phases in the development of life on Earth. As a relative of the organisms that, a few billion years ago, began to deliver oxygen to the atmosphere, it can help us understand this decisive stage. Prochlorococcus is also extremely relevant to our understanding of how seas and oceans will change in the future because of ongoing climate change. LAUREATE Sallie W. Chisholm Born in 1947 in Marquette, USA. Ph.D. in 1974 from the University at Albany, State University of New York, USA. Institute Professor at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, MIT, Cambridge, USA https://biology.mit.edu/profile/sallie-penny-w-chisholm/https://biology.mit.edu/profile/sallie-penny-w-chisholm/ THIS YEAR'S PRIZE The prize amount is 6 million Swedish krona. The prize award ceremony will be held in Lund University Assembly Hall, on 15 May 2019. The Crafoord Days are 13-15 May 2019 at Lund University. A detailed programme and registration will be available in the calendar at www.kva.se 13 May: Prize lecture 14 May: Prize symposium 15 May: Prize award ceremony THE CRAFOORD PRIZE The Crafoord Prize is awarded in partnership between the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences and the Crafoord Foundation in Lund. The Academy is responsible for selecting the Crafoord Laureates. The disciplines, which change every year, are mathematics and astronomy, geosciences, biosciences and polyarthritis (e.g. rheumatoid arthritis). The prize in polyarthritis is awarded only when scientific progress in this field has been such that an award is justified. The prize disciplines are chosen as a complement to the Nobel Prizes. MORE INFORMATION A video about this year's prize, popular science information and illustrations that may be freely used for editorial purposes, are available at: www.kva.se/crafoordprize2019 CONTACT Experts Jarone Pinhassi, Professor of Microbiology, jarone.pinhassi@lnu.se +46-70-275-6318 Lars Tranvik, Professor of Limnology, lars.tranvik@ebc.uu.se +46-73-322-5830 Ove Eriksson, Professor of Plant Ecology and Chair of the Prize Committee, ove.eriksson@su.se +46-73-394-1856 Press Eva Nevelius, Press Secretary, Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences eva.nevelius@kva.se +46-8-673-9544, +46-70-878-6763 This information was brought to you by Cision http://news.cision.com http://news.cision.com/kungl--vetenskapsakademien/r/crafoord-prize-awarded-for-discovery-of-miniscule-organism,c2720682
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OliX Announces Clinical Candidate Nomination for the Treatment of Geographic Atrophy
SUWON, South Korea, Jan. 18, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- OLX10020, a cell-penetrating asymmetric siRNA ("cp-asiRNA") against a novel target (Undisclosed) for treatment of Geographic Atrophy ("GA"), proved effective in both Dry and Wet AMD animal models and to be submitted an IND application to the FDA to initiate a Phase 1 trial this year. OliX Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Kosdaq: 226950), a leading developer of RNAi therapeutics, today announced the nomination of OLX10020 as a clinical candidate for the treatment of Geographic Atrophy ("GA"), which is the most severe and advanced form of dry Age-related Macular Degeneration ("AMD"). OLX10020 targets an undruggable gene involved in GA, identified by Dr. Jayakrishna Ambati, a professor at University of Virginia, School of Medicine. Results from animal studies support that OLX10020 can specifically target patients with GA among dry AMD patients. Furthermore, OLX10020 has been proved effective in wet AMD animal models, indicating that it is a potential first-in-class drug which can treat both dry and wet AMDs. OLX10020 has completed preliminary safety evaluation and GLP toxicology studies will be commenced soon at Covance (Madison, WI, USA). An IND application is planned to be submitted to the FDA to initiate a Phase 1 within this year. Dong-Ki Lee, the founder of OliX Pharmaceuticals, Inc., stated, "OLX10020 is a first-in-class siRNA therapeutics with novel mechanism of action, that can target both dry and wet forms of AMD. Successful development of OLX10020 will provide new hope for the patients suffering from GA, a devastating disease currently no effective treatment is available." About Age-Related Macular degeneration (AMD) Occurs when the small central portion of the retina, known as the macula, deteriorates The leading cause of severe vision loss in people over age 60 in developed countries Two types: wet AMD (10%) & dry AMD (90%) In USA, 175 million patients affected by AMD in 2014 (Source: All about vision, Understanding AMD 2014) Global wet AMD market: $ 7.65B in 2015 By 2025, expected dry AMD market: $ 6.58B (Source: Visiongain 2016) 98% of wet AMD patients were reported the onset of dry AMD in seven years (Source: Ophthalmology. 2012 Jul;119(7):1388-98., Ophthalmology. 2013 Nov;120(11):2292-9) --> Unmet medical needs for the development of a drug that can treat both wet and dry AMD exist Expected to grow to approx. about 11.6 B by 2026 (Source: Global Data 2018, 7 major countries) OliX Pharmaceuticals, Inc. OliX is a clinical stage pharmaceutical company developing therapeutics against a variety of disorders by down-regulating expression of disease-causing genes, based on its own proprietary RNAi technology. The company is currently developing novel therapeutic programs for treatment of various diseases with high unmet medical needs, including hypertrophic scar, dry & wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD), subretinal fibrosis, and idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). Contact: OliX Pharmaceuticlas, Inc. JOHN YOHAN LEE, Communication yohani@olixpharma.com View original content to download multimedia:http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/olix-announces-clinical-candidate-nomination-for-the-treatment-of-geographic-atrophy-300780743.html
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Singapore government to amend the Copyright Act (CA) to update Singapore's copyright regime
The government announces it will not allow importers, distributors and retailers to commercially benefit when knowingly dealing with set-top boxes enabled to allow access to unauthorized content.SINGAPORE, Jan 18, 2019 - (ACN Newswire) - The Singapore government has announced that it will be amending the Copyright Act to update its copyright regime in an effort to support creators and users of video content. A critical part of the suite of amendments includes new enforcement measures to deter retailers from profiting from providing access to content through unauthorised sources such as TV boxes (also known as illicit streaming devices -- ISDs) that enable access to pirated TV channels and video-on-demand content.Louis Boswell, CEO of the Asia Video Industry Association (AVIA) commented: "AVIA welcomes the government's proposals to update Singapore's Copyright Act to be relevant to the technological developments of today. The application and ISD ecosystem is seriously impacting all businesses involved in the production and distribution of legitimate content and generates huge revenue for criminal syndicates and retailers who profit from selling access to stolen intellectual property."Neil Gane, the General Manager of AVIA's Coalition Against Piracy (CAP) commented: "Illicit streaming devices and their associated applications are by far the most important copyright infringement issue in Singapore. Liability for ISD retailers under the present version of the copyright act exists, but establishing it is not straightforward. We are pleased that the government has recognised that this lack of legal clarity had allowed ISD retailers to mislead consumers that the content accessible through such TV boxes was legal and that requisite subscription charges went to rights-holders - which they did not. Hopefully ISD retailers will no longer be so heavily represented at Singapore IT exhibitions and IT malls".The Singapore government announced that the new amendments were intended to "complement the existing mechanism for the blocking of flagrantly infringing online locations". In November last year the High Court ordered Singapore's internet service providers to block access to popular illegal applications that are frequently sold pre-loaded on android TV boxes. These apps, which flagrantly infringe copyright by acting as gateways to websites streaming pirated content, had been preloaded on TV boxes which are overtly sold in retail outlets such as Sim Lim Square, IT exhibitions and on popular e-markets.A November 2018 study of the content viewing behavior of Singaporean consumers, revealed that 15% of consumers use a TV box which can be used to stream pirated television and video content. The survey, commissioned by the CAP and conducted by YouGov, also highlighted the detrimental effects of streaming piracy on legitimate subscription video services. Of the 15% of consumers who purchased a TV box for free streaming, more than a quarter (28%) asserted that they cancelled their subscriptions to a Singaporean-based online video service as a direct consequence of owning an ISD.About the Asia Video Industry AssociationThe Asia Video Industry Association (AVIA) is the trade association for the video industry and ecosystem in Asia Pacific. It serves to make the video industry stronger and healthier through promoting the common interests of its members. AVIA is the interlocutor for the industry with governments across the region, leads the fight against video piracy and provides insight into the video industry through reports and conferences aimed to support a vibrant video industry. AVIA evolved from Casbaa in 2018.Media Contact:Nirav HajiMarketing & Communications HeadTel: +65 9188 5494 / +852 2854 9913 pr@asiavia.org Copyright 2019 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com
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Saxophonist wanted to help get birds breeding
WELLINGTON, New Zealand, Jan. 18, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Since 2016, Meridian Energy have been the National Partner of the Department of Conservation's Kakapo Recovery Programme (KRP) in their efforts to revive this critically endangered native parrot, but what most people don't know is that there are only 147 left. Saxophonist wanted to help get birds breeding. All applicants welcome. www.meridian.co.nz/saxy As a 100% renewable energy generator, Meridian is incredibly focused on taking care of New Zealand's natural environment and the precious species that inhabit it, including supporting the recovery effort through science, technology and state-of-the-art Smart Eggs that help the incubation process. Michael Healy, Meridian's Chief Marketing Officer, says, "The trouble is, these are only good once breeding kicks off. Meridian decided some creativity might be needed to give these treasured native parrots with troublesome breeding a helping hand. And by hand, we mean saxophone". So, Meridian has put a call out to New Zealand to find a talented saxophonist to help save a species with what is widely recognised as the smoothest, most romantic instrument out there. "We're aware the science behind saxophones and kakapo breeding is as yet untested. But with only 147 of these amazing birds left, at Meridian we'll try anything," says Healy. The winning saxophonist, whether they're a gifted local or the legend Kenny G himself, will professionally record a song for the kakapo that will be available for download on the Meridian Energy website and handed over to the Kakapo Rangers. "The response to the campaign to date has been great, and we've received some great entries from keen sax players all over the country. We're still hoping that to attract the main man himself, Kenny G, but we've also got some great local talent who can help these precious birds out." "Most importantly though, we're really aiming to make sure everyone is aware of the fact there are so few of these birds left -- so it's a privilege to be helping raise more awareness of the plight of the kakapo", says Healy. https://www.meridian.co.nz/saxy About Meridian As New Zealand's largest 100% renewable energy generator, and as a retailer, Meridian has always walked hand in hand with the environment. Meridian is focused on sustainability, which is why the company has adopted the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Meridian is also listed as one of only three New Zealand companies on the Dow Jones Asia-Pacific Sustainability Index. Photo - https://photos.prnasia.com/prnh/20190118/2350943-1 Related Links :https://www.meridian.co.nz/saxy
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Luckin Aims to Become China's No. 1 Coffee Chain with 4,500 Shops in 2019
BEIJING, Jan. 18, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- China's rising coffee chain brand luckin Coffee (luckin) is vying to become the nation's largest coffee chain with a total of 4,500 stores in operation by the end of the year. Founder and CEO Qian Zhiya made the announcement at a press conference in Beijing in early January. Luckin burst onto China's coffee scene when it was founded in Beijing in October 2017. Since then, the company has expanded to 2,073 stores in 22 cities across China by the end of 2018, serving up more than 89.6 million cups of coffee to 12.5 million customers. China's younger generations are increasingly enjoying coffee and the culture surrounding the beverage. For example, the American coffee brand Starbucks has opened 3,500 stores in 150 Chinese cities since 1999. For luckin, its ambitious plan is backed by an abundant amount of capital. In December 2018, luckin announced having raised USD 200 million in a Series-B round of funding, which pushed its post-money valuation to USD 2.2 billion. Luckin CEO Qian Zhiya considers the 2019 goal achievable because luckin's business model is already tackling the biggest challenges currently facing the coffee industry in China: expensive prices and inconvenience. "With the development of the internet, luckin has transformed the traditional coffee chain to a new retail model, integrating offline services and online delivery services," Qian said. "Thus, luckin's new retail model strikes an excellent balance of price and services." Luckin's delivery service likewise sets the brand apart. With in-app ordering, the company guarantees a delivery time of 18 minutes or less within major cities. Recently, luckin has partnered with China's largest food delivery giant, Meituan Dianping, and now allows customers to order luckin Coffee products via Meituan's delivery app Meituan Waimai. By the end of 2018, the company claimed to have achieved its "500-meters coverage" layout in downtown Beijing and Shanghai, meaning customers can walk to luckin's stores within five minutes. Qian said that its luckin's established strategy that they will race to grab market share through subsidies. "So far, the loss is in line with our expectation, " she added. In 2017, the country's coffee shop sales reached USD 4.4 billion (RMB 30 billion) and are expected to reach USD 145 billion (RMB 1 trillion) by 2025, according to consultancy firm Qianzhan. View original content:http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/luckin-aims-to-become-chinas-no-1-coffee-chain-with-4-500-shops-in-2019--300780718.html
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Orocobre Limited - Appointment of Managing Director/CEO
BRISBANE, Australia, Jan. 18, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Orocobre Limited (ASX: ORE, TSX: ORL) ("Orocobre" or "the Company") is pleased to advise that effective today Mr Martín Pérez de Solay has been appointed to the Orocobre Board as Managing Director following the retirement of Richard Seville. At the same time, Mr Pérez de Solay has formally commenced his duties as Chief Executive Officer. Mr Seville will continue with Orocobre as a Non-Executive Director. Orocobre Chairman, Mr Robert Hubbard commented, "I am pleased to welcome Martín to the Board of Orocobre as he commences his CEO duties. The transition period between Martín and Richard has been extremely smooth and reflects the high calibre and commitment of both people. "I would also like to take this final opportunity to thank Richard for his contribution to Orocobre over the past twelve years and wish him all the very best in his future endeavours." For more information please contact: Andrew BarberInvestor Relations Manager Orocobre Limited T: +61 7 3871 3985 M:+61 418 783 701 E: abarber@orocobre.com W: www.orocobre.com.au Click here to subscribe to the Orocobre e-Newsletter About Orocobre Limited Orocobre Limited (Orocobre) is a dynamic global lithium carbonate supplier and an established producer of boron. Orocobre is dual listed on the Australia and Toronto Stock Exchanges (ASX: ORE), (TSE: ORL). Orocobre's operations include its Olaroz Lithium Facility in Northern Argentina, Borax Argentina, an established Argentine boron minerals and refined chemicals producer and a 33.5% interest in Advantage Lithium. For further information, please visit www.orocobre.com. Logo - https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/482156/Orocobre_Limited_Logo.jpg Related Links :http://orocobre.com
