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Sun Group's Sun World Ba Na Hills named Vietnam's Leading Theme Park
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Acuva Technologies partners with Canature for Next Generation UV-LED Water Disinfection Applications
BURNABY, British Columbia, Oct. 17, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Canature, one of the largest manufacturers of residential and commercial water treatment systems and components in China, announced today that it has partnered with Acuva Technologies for UV-LED water treatment technology solutions. Canature's wide range of high-quality water treatment products and commercial drinking water systems were a perfect fit for Acuva's Strike Platform of UV-LED Water Disinfection Modules. After completing thorough testing and detailed evaluation of Acuva's modules, it was clear that Strike could meet and exceed Canature's requirements for chemical-free microbial disinfection. "This partnership with Acuva helps us achieve our mission Healthy Water Anytime, Anywhere! To protect the world's water as our life source and key to health," said Raymond Qu, Vice Chairman of Canature. "UV-LED water disinfection is an incredible scientific advancement that allows us to offer a more sustainable water treatment option to protect health and environment." Water disinfection systems that utilize UV-LEDs are growing in popularity for their added efficiency and ability to enable new applications. As a result, the scope of NSF/ANSI 55 standards for Ultraviolet Treatment Systems have been expanded to include critical UV-LED system benchmarks to ensure products meet strict standards and procedures to protect public health. "The Strike Platform of UV-LED modules for OEMs opens up new opportunities for innovative manufacturers like Canature with NSF/ANSI 55 certification for Material Safety and Structural Integrity by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO)," said Manoj Singh, President & CEO of Acuva Technologies. "Acuva has been always held itself to a high standard for quality. From material selection to advanced system design, we always look to meet the highest and most relevant standards for certification." Acuva designs, manufactures and integrates the most efficient UV-LED water disinfection systems available. Acuva's proprietary IntenseBeamTM technology maximizes available UV-LED power through optical lensing to purify drinking water with microbial disinfection rates up to 99.9999% to protect health and safety. This partnership strengthens the positive health and environmental impact that both Canature and Acuva can create globally through improved drinking water treatment, lowered chemical emissions and single-use plastic waste reduction. Photos of the Agreement Signing Ceremony are available from the Acuva Technologies Media Kit: http://bit.ly/AcuvaMediaKit About Acuva TechnologiesAcuva, a world leader in UVC-LED water disinfection technology, developed its UV-LED water purification systems to enable clean drinking water globally. Acuva's Strike platform of customizable UV-LED modules is designed for ease of OEM integration into consumer and commercial water dispensing appliances. Advanced applications also include integration into lab water equipment. Acuva's technology provides a sustainable solution for OEMs to comply with the Minamata Convention, a United Nations Environmental Program with a mandate to encourage phasing out mercury by 2020. Learn more at acuvatech.com. About Canature Environmental Products Co., Ltd.Founded in 2001, Canature has become a global leader in the development and production of water treatment equipment. Canature provides a wide variety of high-quality water treatment products and solutions, while also serving OEM and ODM customers. Products are manufactured in a 1,200,000 sq. ft. state-of-the–art ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certified facility. The company is publicly traded with over 1,300 employees. Please visit canature-global.com for more information. For further information: Media Inquiries: Interview opportunities with Manoj Singh, President & CEO of Acuva Technologies, and Raymond Qu, Vice Chairman of Canature Health Technology Group Co., Ltd. are available upon request. For more information, contact Romina Puno at media@acuvatech.com or +1.778.222.1757. Related Links :http://acuvatech.comhttp://canature-global.com
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Sunpower secures M&S contracts worth RMB 71.7 million from strategic partner Wanhua Chemical Group
Highlights Attests to Sunpower's ability to build strong, long-standing bonds with strategic partner Underscores Sunpower's technological and manufacturing capabilities in serving leading industry players Expects positive financial impact mainly in FY2019 SINGAPORE, Oct. 16, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Mainboard-listed Sunpower Group Ltd. ("Sunpower" or the "Group") (SGX: 5GD.SI), an environmental protection solutions specialist with a strong focus on expanding into anti-pollution investment projects ("Green Investments" or "GI") that generate long-term intrinsic value in the form of recurring income and cash flows, is pleased to announce that it has secured a series of Manufacturing and Services ("M&S") contracts worth an aggregate value of RMB71.7 million from its strategic partner, Wanhua Chemical Group Co., Ltd, "Wanhua Chemical"). Wanhua Chemical's main business segments consist of four parts - polyurethane, petro-chemicals, performance solutions and special chemicals - and it is a world-class player in polyurethanes and petrochemicals. Under the contracts, Sunpower provides energy-saving piping products including insulating pipe supports, low-friction pipe supports and cryogenic pipe supports to Wanhua Chemical. Delivery of the products is expected to be completed in 2019 and will have a positive impact mainly on the Group's FY2019 financial results. Moreover, Sunpower is a strategic supplier to Wanhua Chemical and has supplied a number of heat exchangers to its core projects. Mr. Guo Hongxin, Executive Chairman of Sunpower, commented: "For many years, Sunpower has been a trusted and all-round solutions supplier to Wanhua Chemical, which attests to the strong and long-standing bonds that we build with our strategic partners. This also underscores Sunpower's technological and manufacturing capabilities in serving the leading industry players. Over the years, leveraging on its strong expertise and extensive experiences, Sunpower has established a solid track record in supplying high-quality equipment and environmental solutions to major petrochemical industry players, such as BASF, BP, Shell, CNOOC, CNPC, SINOPEC and more." He continued, "Meanwhile, we are ramping up the GI business segment which is our primary value creator and growth driver. To date, Sunpower has 8 GI projects in operation with another 2 projects under construction and at the design phase, and a robust pipeline of projects under evaluation. The Group has invested and committed equity investments of approximately RMB 1.6 billion to build up its GI portfolio to date, and is on track to make equity investments of RMB 2.5 billion by 2021. We target to establish a sizeable and valuable portfolio of projects that delivers long-term high-quality recurring income and cash flows. About Wanhua Chemical Headquartered in China, Wanhua Chemical is a world-class player in polyurethanes and petrochemicals. Owing five global integrated production sites, Wanhua Chemical supplies a wide range of coatings raw materials, such as isocyanate monomers including MDI, HDI and HMDI, coating curing agents (TDI-based and HDI based), PUDs and waterborne acrylic emulsions. Wanhua Chemical also extends its business to polyols, specialty amines, thermoplastic polyurethanes (TPU) and petrochemicals. Wanhua Chemical is committed to integrating sustainable business practices in its products and solutions to provide more high performance products and solutions for its customers. For more information, please refer to: https://www.whchem.com/en/ About Sunpower Group Limited Founded in 1997, Sunpower Group Ltd. (SGX: 5GD.SI) is an environmental protection solutions specialist in proprietary energy saving and clean power technologies, with a strong focus on expanding into anti-pollution investment projects ("Green Investments") which generate intrinsic value in the form of long-term, recurring and high-quality cash flows. With proven capabilities in technology innovation and proprietary clean energy solutions, Sunpower is shaping a green future for itself by continuously developing its business segments of Green Investments (GI) and Manufacturing & Services (M&S). Sunpower has rapidly expanded its GI business in recent years by leveraging on its existing core technologies of high-efficiency heat transfer, long distance heat insulated steam distribution, energy saving and ultra-low emission clean power generation. The GI segment is mainly focused on the investment and operation of centralised steam and electricity supply business, which is expected to bring in additional stream of recurring income to the Company. In the M&S segment, Sunpower has delivered superior quality products and services to approximately 1,500 customers in over 30 countries across the globe to-date. Its reputable customer base includes BASF, BP, Shell, SABIC, Dow Inc, Alcoa and Mobil, China Petrochemical Corporation (SINOPEC), China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC), China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) and China Shenhua. For more information, please refer to: http://en.sunpower.com.cn Winnie Lyu Gregory Yap Email: ir@sunpower.com.cn Email: ir@sunpower.com.cn Phone: +86 25 5216 9718 Phone: +65 9889 5054 August Consulting (Singapore) Silvia Heng Jeremy Sing Email: silviaheng@august.com.sg Email: jeremysing@august.com.sg Phone: +65 6733 8873 Phone: +65 6733 8873 Related Links :http://en.sunpower.com.cn
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Microland Appoints Anupam Pandey as Chief Information Officer
BANGALORE, India, Oct. 16, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Microland, India's leading digital IT transformation company, today announced the appointment of Anupam Pandey as Chief Information Officer (CIO). Anupam's core responsibilities at Microland include the design, architecture and deployment of emerging technologies that deliver best-in-class operations and accelerate digital dexterity across client organizations. Microland "As CIO, Anupam will lead our global information technology strategy that powers our endeavor in 'Making digital happen'. With his global experience across consulting and professional services organizations and his prolific experience in human capital management and applied technology, Anupam is well positioned to leverage digital to meet client needs," said Pradeep Kar, Founder, Chairman and Managing Director, Microland Limited. Anupam comes with 29 years of experience in the industry and is a seasoned IT and RPA evangelist who holds two patents in automation. He joins Microland from the world's second largest professional services firm where he was their India CIO, responsible for managing IT infrastructure and applications. Prior to this he was with Accenture for 14 years where he served as the Managing Director, Partner and CIO Lead, orchestrating the transformation of global support for the firm's HR applications and enabling the organization to adopt SaaS, IaaS and PaaS. Commenting on his appointment as CIO, Anupam said, "Microland's technology vision is exciting. It is rapidly adopting and accelerating the implementation of nextGen technologies to deliver superlative digital experiences. I look forward to driving interactive and AI technologies that expand Microland's potential to deliver exceptional outcomes for employees and clients." About Microland Microland's delivery of digital is all about making technology do more and intrude less. As we help enterprises move to nextGen technologies, we make sure this embrace of brilliance is predictable, reliable, and stable. Incorporated in 1989 and headquartered in Bengaluru, India, Microland is comprised of more than 4,500 digital specialists across offices and delivery centers in Asia, Australia, Europe, Middle East and North America. For more information, contact arunrk@microland.com, or visit the company website at www.microland.com LOGO: https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/965328/Microland.jpg
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Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University co-developing intelligent crime investigation system
SUZHOU, China, Oct. 16, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Detectives in China will benefit from an intelligent crime investigation system being developed by Dr Gangmin Li of Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University along with a company located in the same city as XJTLU. Dr Li, based in the University's Department of Computer Science and Software Engineering, is using his research expertise in knowledge graphs, big data and AI to build the theoretical model at the heart of the system's intelligence. The system's leading use of artificial intelligence is its competitive advantage, said Kejie Wu, a representative of the company, Jiangsu Huatong BigData Science and Technology Ltd. "We will be the first to use the most advanced AI technology," Wu said. The intelligent crime investigation system will store and display relationships among vast amounts of data, Dr Li explained. "With any case there are different types of people involved – victims, suspects, witnesses, police officers, investigators," he said. "There are also locations, such as the crime scene, home and work addresses and travel destinations. There are objects involved, such as a car or a phone – how was it used, who used it? And there are different times that events like meetings, messages, arrests and phone calls occurred. "We look at the relationships between the people, locations, objects and times involved. "Our work brings together a large amount of data to help find hidden hints or patterns that could help solve a crime. "For example, maybe two suspects have no obvious connection, but their fathers' friends regularly went to the pub together. Our intelligent crime system could help detectives find surprising links." Detectives once pinned pictures linked with string on an evidence board to help visualise cases. Today, computer software enables detectives to analyse case information in increasingly sophisticated ways. The system will display related case information in a type of graph, called a knowledge graph, that allows the user to switch 'views' to see the information in different ways. Dr Li explained this use of data visualisation allows users to see a large amount of information in a short time. "It enables you to pull out the relationships in different visual formats. Knowledge graphs can communicate more than words," he said. XJTLU is the largest international collaborative university in China, a partnership between Xi'an Jiaotong University and the University of Liverpool.
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ANZ Stadium Rings with the Sound of Bagpipes & Drums as Record-breaking Production Enters Final Rehearsal
Over 100,000 People to Attend Largest Tattoo Ever StagedSYDNEY, Oct. 16, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Today The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo enters its final rehearsal ahead of this historic production's first performance, Thursday 17 October. ANZ Stadium Rings with the Sound of Bagpipes & Drums as Record-breaking Production Enters Final Rehearsal The Tattoo, unrivalled in its scale, tradition and pageantry, will play four shows for Sydney audiences at ANZ Stadium, 17 to 19 October 2019. For the past 10 days, almost 200 technical crew have been working around the clock building an 80-metre-wide and 26-metre-high replica Edinburgh Castle and bumping in over 300 state of the art intelligent lights and 19 trucks of scaffolding into ANZ Stadium for this enormous live spectacular. The record-breaking 1521 cast also arrived in Sydney Olympic Park on Saturday and jumped straight into an intensive and meticulously planned 4-day rehearsal schedule. Brigadier David Allfrey, Producer and CEO of The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo said, "Bringing our acclaimed show to Australia is a proud moment and I feel privileged to be surrounded by a team of the most talented people in the business. This show is particularly special in that it celebrates Australia and its relationships with neighbours in all directions; looking to friendships well-established in the past, growing in the present and to be developed for the future. We are always welcomed with great warmth and generosity and this is a real opportunity to demonstrate how closely connected we all are across the world, despite being at all points of the compass." Australian Producer, Michael Cassel said, "After almost two years of planning, I am excited that Australian audiences will have the opportunity to enjoy some of the world's very best military, cultural and folkloric performances in what will be the largest Tattoo ever staged in its sixty-nine-year history. What is taking shape at ANZ Stadium is nothing short of spectacular -- the scale of it all beggars belief -- and I'm thrilled that we have been joined in Sydney by so many participants from around the world." The Sydney 2019 production will have 14 nations represented including the UK, Switzerland, France, India, Tonga, Fiji, Cook Islands, New Zealand and Australia as well as, for the first time ever, acts from Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, Samoa and Vanuatu. Sydney audiences will be treated to a culturally diverse production with 33 musical, folkloric and military groups including 297 of the very best Pipers and Drummers, 630 Military performers, 42 Shetland Fiddlers, 102 Tattoo Dancers, 4 Indigenous Song Men and 195 Cultural Performers from Australia and abroad. Minister for Jobs, Investment, Tourism and Western Sydney, The Hon. Stuart Ayres said, "The NSW Government through Destination NSW is proud to support The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo. This wonderful show is steeped in rich history and we are delighted the performances taking place in Sydney will be the largest ever in the Tattoo's long history. It's a rare opportunity to see an event of this scale, so I would strongly encourage everyone to get along and witness the spectacle." This Tattoo boasts all the hallmark elements of the world-famous military and cultural event including traditional crowd favourite songs Auld Lang Syne and Scotland The Brave in addition to contemporary favourites, as well as a special performance by John Paul Young, singing his much-loved classic, Love Is In The Air, joined by the entire cast of the Sydney 2019 Tattoo. The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo was inspired by a simple show called Something About a Soldier performed in 1949 at the Ross Bandstand below Edinburgh Castle. 70 years on, the Tattoo has become a worldwide phenomenon, with a remarkable live audience of 220,000 at Edinburgh Castle each August and a global TV audience of 100 million that continues to captivate the hearts and minds across the globe. The word tattoo is derived from a Dutch word for the signal played on a drum or bugle to summon soldiers back to their barracks at night. The term evolved in the 18th century to mean a form of evening performances given by military bands. Final tickets for this extraordinary event can be purchased online through Ticketek. Michael Cassel Group presentsTHE ROYAL EDINBURGH MILITARY TATTOOANZ Stadium, Sydney17 October to 19 October 2019Tickets available from $79 Bronze from $79 | Silver from $145 | Gold from $189 | Platinum from $255 Armed Forces Special Offer - All retired service people and current Australian Defence Force personnel receive 20% off their ticket with code: Tattoo2019 For more information www.edinburghtattoosydney.com.au Full cast line-up listed in Press Kit:Press kit: https://server.michaelcassel.com/fl/zPR1wLG4FB Downloadable assets:Press images and video: https://server.michaelcassel.com/fl/Hj5pb73d6x Photo - https://photos.prnasia.com/prnh/20191016/2612575-1?lang=0
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LyondellBasell Announces Construction of New Small-Scale Molecular Recycling Facility
The new facility complements the company's existing mechanical recycling activities ROTTERDAM, Netherlands and HOUSTON, Oct. 15, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- LyondellBasell today announced that it is building a new small-scale pilot facility at its Ferrara, Italy site moving another step closer to converting post-consumer plastic waste into new plastics on a commercial scale. The company selected its Ferrara site for the pilot facility due to its long history of research and development, including catalyst development. Through its collaboration with the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), LyondellBasell's proprietary molecular recycling technology, known as MoReTec, has shown that use of a catalyst in the pyrolysis process, or the structural breakdown of plastic waste into molecules, is faster and more energy efficient than traditional chemical recycling. "We have advanced our chemical recycling capabilities over the last 15 months, and through research and testing we are studying a number of LyondellBasell proprietary catalyst options," said Jim Seward, LyondellBasell Senior Vice President of Research & Development, Technology and Sustainability. "In addition to continuing the development of our catalyst options, our investment in a small-scale pilot facility will help us to advance MoReTec technology towards commercial scale in our quest to achieving a true circular economy." LyondellBasell's MoReTec technology has the goal to convert typically difficult to recycle plastic waste such as multi-layer films, returning them to their molecular state to be used as feedstock to produce new plastic for all applications including food contact and healthcare items. While MoReTec is based on chemical recycling, it also includes a proprietary catalyst-based approach. LyondellBasell believes this approach has significant potential due to its lower energy use and faster chemical conversion process which uses less heat. In the coming months, LyondellBasell will continue its construction of its pilot facility at Ferrara, while also focusing on the interaction of various waste types on the molecular recycling process, catalyst selection, and process conditions. The development of molecular recycling is just one of the three ways LyondellBasell is advancing sustainable solutions as it relates to plastic waste. LyondellBasell is also actively involved in mechanical recycling through its Quality Circular Polymers (QCP) joint venture with SUEZ, which converts post-consumer plastic waste into new plastic pellets that are used in applications ranging from electrical appliances, washing detergent bottles and suitcases. Additionally, LyondellBasell has produced new bioplastics from 100% renewable raw materials such as cooking and vegetable oil waste, which can be used to create items such as food packaging, toys and furniture. About LyondellBasellLyondellBasell (NYSE: LYB) is one of the largest plastics, chemicals and refining companies in the world. Driven by its employees around the globe, LyondellBasell produces materials and products that are key to advancing solutions to modern challenges like enhancing food safety through lightweight and flexible packaging, protecting the purity of water supplies through stronger and more versatile pipes, improving the safety, comfort and fuel efficiency of many of the cars and trucks on the road, and ensuring the safe and effective functionality in electronics and appliances. LyondellBasell sells products into more than 100 countries and is the world's largest producer of polymer compounds and the largest licensor of polyolefin technologies. In 2019, LyondellBasell was named to Fortune magazine's list of the "World's Most Admired Companies." More information about LyondellBasell can be found at www.LyondellBasell.com. jwplayer.key="3Fznr2BGJZtpwZmA+81lm048ks6+0NjLXyDdsO2YkfE=" jwplayer('myplayer1').setup({file: 'https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uQ8NyK3xKmI', image: 'http://www.prnasia.com/video_capture/2792075_AE92075_1.jpg', autostart:'false', aspectratio: '16:9', stretching : 'fill', width: '512', height: '288'}); Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uQ8NyK3xKmI Logo - https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/562522/LyondellBasell_Advancing_Possible_Logo.jpg Related Links :http://www.lyondellbasell.com
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Xueersi Online School Establishes First Overseas Teaching Center
BEIJING, Oct. 15, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The opening ceremony of Boston Teaching Center of Xueersi Online School under TAL Education Group took place. Ms. Mary Frazier-Davis from the Office of Career Services at Harvard University, U.S. Chief Investment Official of TAL Joy Chen, and Deputy Head of Xueersi Online School Hazel Hao attend the event, cutting the ribbon together to commemorate the opening. After a year of preparation, the Boston Teaching Center became operational on July 7, 2019. As one of the first overseas teaching center in the Chinese EdTech industry, the opening marks that Xueersi Online School has opened up a new long-term strategy, to create sustained and stable channel for global faculty building. It is expected to generate cycled process, between recruitment and training. By taking the initiative, it hopes to provide a foreign teacher service standard, represented by Harvard graduates. Ms. Mary Frazier-Davis (middle) from the Office of Career Services at Harvard University, U.S. Chief Investment Official of TAL Joy Chen (right), and Deputy Head of Xueersi Online School Hazel Hao (left) cut ribbon at the opening ceremony Currently, 11 teachers graduated from Harvard have joined as part of the first group working at the new teaching center. Located near Harvard University, Mary expressed her appreciation stating, "I would like to thank Xueersi Online School for providing good job opportunities for Harvard graduates. I really admire the unremitting efforts made by Xueersi in promoting educational exchanges between China and the West. Also, appreciating the extent behind 'honoring teachers and revere their teachings' and understanding the Chinese culture from where this derives from. We look forward to more cooperation with Xueersi Online School in the future." Introducing the first overseas live-streaming center to broadcast an authentic American English classroom service "Stimulating children's motivation to learn is more important than just imparting knowledge," said Hazel Hao. Xueersi has constantly harnessed technology to enhance interactive modes and teaching scenarios. Combined with interesting animation and green screen technology, English learning takes place in vivid life-like situations. Story-telling is used so that children can be fascinated by the beauty of language learning. The green screen live streaming equipment is up and running at the Boston Teaching Center. Relying on image blending and animation technology, foreign teachers can flexibly change roles and scenarios based on the course subject and use a total body response to make the class as enjoyable as playtime. The teaching center has 10 green screen live streaming rooms, which have all gone through rigorous operational testing. Now they have come into service and can simultaneously meet the recorded or live teaching demands of 10-15 people. Xueersi's professional video-tech team will also be stationed there for a long period of time to ensure quality and technical assistance to all teachers. Despite being thousands of miles away, teachers and students in China and the U.S. can have face-to-face communication in the live-classrooms. To accommodate the learning schedule of Chinese kids, teachers in Boston have special work shifts. Their working hours are from 5 a.m. to 2 p.m. (EST) when there are live classes and can adjust to normal working hours at other times. With the mission of "Advancing education through science and technology," Xueersi Online School has served a multitude of Chinese families via its online education services. The establishment of the overseas teaching center means Xueersi is bringing in a technology-driven educational experience, while further enabling English teaching and learning. Looking forward, a wider selection of lessons by native English teachers will actually cross the hemisphere, seamlessly connecting with students in China to benefit the English education at home. Opening the window for excellent teachers worldwide, bringing Harvard role models to English learners "A teacher is an example," Hazel Hao said at the ceremony, "We insist on employing teachers who have received a quality education to help maintain and enhance children's interest in learning." From tech to teachers, Xueersi Online School has never stopped pursuing the best for its students. There were already quite a few Harvard faces in its previously offered English classes. With the operation of the Boston Teaching Center, more Harvard alumni will show up in its classrooms. In addition to their educational background as Harvard graduates, Xueersi attaches equal importance to the many academic experiences of its teachers, as well as their understanding and love for education. The 11 teachers who have joined the center have all had teaching experience and display excellent interaction skills necessary in their live-class trials. They are familiar with classroom expressions and are able to apply a variety of body language techniques to make teaching more interesting. Hazel Hao said, "Some of them have had an in-depth study on educational psychology, some have given speeches at international academic events, and some have a wealth of interdisciplinary knowledge." Moreover, the perseverance, open-mindedness and in-depth research ability that they have developed on their own, will set a good example for kids through their intimate interactions and emotional connections. Jared Wright, Harvard graduate and foreign teacher representative, shared his thoughts, "English is a language being learned all over the world. As a teacher, my goal is to make English learning more interesting. I am very willing to bring children around the world a better future through education." The establishment of the Boston Teaching Center symbolizes a new window has opened for Xueersi's global team, and will become a new channel for attracting overseas talents from world-class universities, such as Harvard, and upgrading their teaching staff. The Xueersi Online School will continue to participate in the recruitment seminars and exhibitions, held by Harvard's Office of Career Services, to bring Chinese children unprecedented learning experience, opportunities, and advanced educational concepts. View original content to download multimedia:http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/xueersi-online-school-establishes-first-overseas-teaching-center-300938274.html
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UOB launches holistic learning and development programme for all its employees to succeed into the future
First in-house designed programme to broaden soft skills as well as digital and data skills accredited by the Institute of Banking and Finance Singapore SINGAPORE, Oct. 15, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- United Overseas Bank (UOB) has launched an holistic learning and development programme, titled 'Better U', to help its more than 26,000 employees across the Group build successful careers in the digital age. As the financial services sector undergoes digital transformation, the Better U programme reaffirms the Bank's long-term commitment to provide its people with meaningful careers and to support them in their development journey. Mr Dean Tong, Head of Group Human Resources, UOB at the launch of UOB's Better U programme Mr Dean Tong, Head of Group Human Resources, UOB and Mr Wee Ee Cheong, UOB Deputy Chairman and CEO at the launch of UOB's Better U programme Given that job roles will continue to be redefined by emerging and new technologies, the Better U programme identifies five core competencies essential for UOB employees to remain relevant in the future. Through a 12-week foundation course, all UOB employees will complete modules aimed at encouraging a growth mindset, developing complex problem solving skills, as well as acquiring skills in the fields of digital innovation, human-centred design and data. These five core competencies, which form the bases for future learning and employability, will enable the employees to decide with greater certainty which routes of continued learning and technical specialisation they would like to take. To cultivate a habit of continual learning among its employees, UOB designed the 12-week course based on behavioural science and training best practices. For example, many modules have been designed as games or interactive team-based formats for a more engaging learning experience. Almost all the modules are also digital so that employees can embark on their learning journeys at their own convenience. In addition to the foundation course, UOB has designed career pathways and learning tracks and will also set up a dedicated team to advise and to guide employees as they navigate the future demands of work. Mr Dean Tong, Head of Group Human Resources, UOB, said, "To help our people find their place in an environment where work is being transformed by technology and customer expectations, we designed the Better U programme to nurture a mindset that is curious and open to new avenues of personal and professional growth. By designing an holistic development programme that covers both soft and technical skills, we are sowing the seeds of learning to prepare our people for successful careers in an industry that is undergoing significant change. "The Better U programme is part of our long-term approach as we nurture our talent and empower them to take control of their future. Through it, we hope our people will be able to discover their full potential and for some, possibly chart a new course in their career." UOB's Better U programme is the first such training initiative that covers soft skills as well as digital and data skills to receive accreditation by the Institute of Banking and Finance Singapore (IBF). Upon completion of the foundation course, UOB employees will be awarded a UOB-IBF Certificate of Achievement. Ms Lydia Wee, Deputy CEO, IBF, said, "Finance professionals will need to acquire new skills as their jobs evolve. In this regard, IBF is pleased to have accredited UOB's Better U programme which is in line with the Skills Framework for Financial Services. The programme will offer employees the opportunity to acquire both digital and soft skills, and be better prepared for the future." Paving the way for career progression through specialised learning tracks and further education Following the foundation course, UOB employees can choose to pursue specialised learning tracks or educational opportunities that are aligned with their capabilities and interests. They can also apply for financial support to advance their education up to a Master's degree should they meet the Bank's selection and sponsorship criteria[1]. UOB's Better U programme suggests learning tracks to guide employees who may not know the area in which they wish to specialise. The Bank has introduced two progression pathways in the areas of Data Management and Project Management and will expand the range of specialised learning tracks over the next three years. UOB launched its Better U programme in Singapore with close to 1,500 employees participating in a Better U showcase at the Bank's headquarters at UOB Plaza. UOB will roll out its Better U programme progressively across the Group. By the end of 2020, the Bank expects that at least 70 per cent of all UOB employees globally will have completed the 12-week foundation course. [1] As part of the criteria, the Bank will match the personal strengths, aspirations and job performance of interested candidates with their potential to take on higher-value roles within UOB. About United Overseas Bank United Overseas Bank Limited (UOB) is a leading bank in Asia with a global network of more than 500 offices in 19 countries and territories in Asia Pacific, Europe and North America. Since its incorporation in 1935, UOB has grown organically and through a series of strategic acquisitions. UOB is rated among the world's top banks: Aa1 by Moody's and AA- by Standard & Poor's and Fitch Ratings respectively. In Asia, UOB operates through its head office in Singapore and banking subsidiaries in China, Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand, as well as branches and representative offices across the region. Over more than eight decades, generations of UOB employees have carried through the entrepreneurial spirit, the focus on long-term value creation and an unwavering commitment to do what is right for our customers and our colleagues. We believe in being a responsible financial services provider and we are committed to making a difference in the lives of our stakeholders and in the communities in which we operate. Just as we are dedicated to helping our customers manage their finances wisely and to grow their businesses, UOB is steadfast in our support of social development, particularly in the areas of art, children and education. Photo - https://photos.prnasia.com/prnh/20191015/2611138-1-a?lang=0 Photo - https://photos.prnasia.com/prnh/20191015/2611138-1-b?lang=0 Logo - https://photos.prnasia.com/prnh/20181018/2271919-1LOGO?lang=0 Related Links :www.uobgroup.com
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Danone brings 'One Planet. One Health' to Life through a Healthy and Engaged Workforce in Southeast Asia
Danone is cementing the 'One Person, One Voice, One Share' programme in Southeast Asia to empower Danoners in shaping its 2030 Business & Sustainability Goals roadmaps To support inclusive diversity in the organisation, Danone is investing heavily in employee development programmes, including the Agile Organisation pilot initiative Danone is introducing a progressive parental policy to support Danoners in Southeast Asia during the first six months of parenthood, in line with the 'One Planet. One Health' vision SINGAPORE, Oct. 15, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Danone, parent company of iconic brands such as Dumex, Aptamil and Evian water, today announced an enhanced focus on employee well-being and engagement as part of its 'One Planet. One Health' vision in Southeast Asia. In line with Danone's belief that people are its biggest asset in achieving its mission and addressing new challenges facing the world, Danone is committed to create and maintain an inclusive, diverse and participative workplace environment. Building a healthy and engaged workforce through an innovative talent management model is integral to realising Danone's 'One Planet. One Health' vision, starting with its own employees. "I am a proud Danoner"campaign in Southeast Asia: celebrating Danoners' diversity and uniqueness Danone has launched 'One Person, One Voice, One Share', an innovative employee engagement programme to further foster company-wide engagement and increase the sense of ownership among Danoners in Southeast Asia. The 'One Voice' programme is driven by the belief that all employees should co-own the company's agenda, including by helping to define the roadmaps to implement Danone's 2030 Goals, which are aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. To equip Danoners in participating in these conversations, the 'One Voice' programme has developed an internal platform with learning resources related to the company vision and goals, including content derived from collaborations with like-minded partners such as the UN Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) as well as internal initiatives such as the annual 'Campus for All' event, a week-long series of learning activities to nurture local talent and help them co-lead the food revolution. Through the 'One Voice' consultations with employees in Southeast Asia, Danoners identified strongly with wanting to impact people's health locally and this has been integrated into our strategic plans for Southeast Asia through the focus on addressing iron deficiency.[1] Complementing 'One Voice' is the 'One Share' programme, which gives every employee a share in the company combined with a global annual dividend-based incentive scheme, thereby deepening a symbolic ownership mindset among Danoners. Danone, as a company that believes in inclusive diversity, recognises the uniqueness of each Danoner and invests in enhancing the added value that these differences bring to the organisation. Developing local talent and providing career growth opportunities are key components of this strategy. All Danoners have the chance to experience other markets and cultures through short-term assignments in other offices across Southeast Asia and beyond. In line with the digitalisation of the global economy, Danone is also piloting Agile Organisation, an initiative that focuses on competency development and adopting digital means of working. To demonstrate Danone's commitment to supporting employees in the workplace of the future, Danone is introducing an extensive parental policy covering pre-natal support, gender-neutral parental leave as well as post-natal support. This policy includes adapted working conditions for expecting mothers, extended parental leave of up to 18 weeks of paid leave and unpaid leave of up to six months for parents, job protection policies and flexible working schedules for parents as well as lactation rooms in all its corporate and manufacturing sites across Southeast Asia. These practices reflect Danone's support for employees during the important early days of parenthood and is with a view to encouraging exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months of life, in accordance with the World Health Organisation's recommendations. "At Danone, we prioritise the well-being of our employees. Danone's dual commitment to business success and social progress is guided by the 1972 landmark speech by our former CEO Antoine Riboud outlining a new vision of corporate social responsibility. The 'One Person, One Voice, One Share' programme is our way of inviting our employees to actively participate in co-creating and co-owning our collective future. We have also invested heavily in employee development through programmes such as short-term overseas assignments and the Agile Organisation initiative. As a sign of our commitment to support our employees into the future, our new parental policy includes flexible work-life options to help parents keep families at the centre of their life and guidance on the importance of optimal nutrition during the first six months of a baby's life. We want to be the most parent-friendly company in Southeast Asia. I am happy that our efforts have been reflected in Danone's excellent retention rates in Southeast Asia," said Normalis Mohd Sharif, Director of Human Resources, Danone Southeast Asia. Khwankaew Dhanasettakorn, SEA Product Development Team Manager Global Brand, Danone Dumex Thailand, said: "I am proud to be working for a supportive company like Danone, which values my opinion and has allowed me to have a say in the company's agenda through initiatives such as 'One Person, One Voice, One Share'. The company truly believes in employee development and the Agile Organisation pilot initiative has given me the chance to take on a regional role even though I am based in Bangkok. Not only is Danone going beyond in taking care of the employees' wellbeing, Danone cares about our family's wellbeing too. I could not ask for anything more valuable than the parental leave policy, which allows me to breastfeed my baby fully, to comfort him when he cries, to hug him as much as he wants, and to build strong parenthood bonding during the first six months with my baby." [1] Iron deficiency is the top cause of anaemia, a form of malnutrition affecting a third of children below five years old in Southeast Asia and whose symptoms may range from extreme fatigue to effects on cognitive development and productivity, according to the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition. About Danone (www.danone.com) Dedicated to bringing health through food to as many people as possible, Danone is a leading global food & beverage company building on health-focused and fast-growing categories in three businesses: Essential Dairy & Plant-Based Products, Waters and Specialized Nutrition. Danone aims to inspire healthier and more sustainable eating and drinking practices, in line with its 'One Planet. One Health' vision which reflects a strong belief that the health of people and that of the planet are interconnected. To bring this vision to life and create superior, sustainable, profitable value for all its stakeholders, Danone has defined its 2030 Goals: a set of nine integrated goals aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the United Nations. Danone commits to operating in an efficient, responsible and inclusive manner; it holds itself to the highest standards in doing business, as reflected by its ambition to become one of the first multinationals certified as B CorpTM. With more than 100,000 employees, and products sold in over 120 markets, Danone generated €24.7 billion in sales in 2018. Danone's portfolio includes leading international brands (Actimel, Activia, Alpro, Aptamil, Danette, Danio, Danonino, evian, Nutricia, Nutrilon, Volvic, among others) as well as strong local and regional brands (including Dumex, AQUA, Blédina, Cow & Gate, Horizon, Mizone, Oikos, Prostokvashino, Silk, Vega). Listed on Euronext Paris and on the OTCQX market via an ADR (American Depositary Receipt) program, Danone is a component stock of leading social responsibility indexes including the Dow Jones Sustainability Indexes, Vigeo Eiris, the Ethibel Sustainability Index, MSCI Global Sustainability, MSCI Global SRI Indexes and the FTSE4Good Index. Photo - https://photos.prnasia.com/prnh/20191011/2602357-1?lang=0 Related Links :https://www.danone.com/
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Danone Brings 'One Planet. One Health' to Life Through a Healthy and Engaged Workforce in Malaysia
Danone is cementing the 'One Person, One Voice, One Share' programme in Malaysia to empower Danoners in shaping its 2030 Business & Sustainability Goals roadmaps To support inclusive diversity in the organisation, Danone is investing heavily in employee development programmes, including the Agile Organisation pilot initiative Danone is introducing a progressive parental policy to support Danoners in Malaysia during the first six months of parenthood, in line with the 'One Planet. One Health' vision KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Oct. 15, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Danone, parent company of iconic brands such as Dumex, Dugro, Nutricia AptaGro and Evian water, today announced an enhanced focus on employee well-being and engagement as part of its 'One Planet. One Health' vision in Malaysia. In line with Danone's belief that people are its biggest asset in achieving its mission and addressing new challenges facing the world, Danone is committed to create and maintain an inclusive, diverse and participative workplace environment. Building a healthy and engaged workforce through an innovative talent management model is integral to realising Danone's 'One Planet. One Health' vision, starting with its own employees. "I am a proud Danoner"campaign in Southeast Asia: celebrating Danoners' diversity and uniqueness Danone has launched 'One Person, One Voice, One Share', an innovative employee engagement programme to further foster company-wide engagement and increase the sense of ownership among Danoners in Malaysia. The 'One Voice' programme is driven by the belief that all employees should co-own the company's agenda, including by helping to define the roadmaps to implement Danone's 2030 Goals, which are aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. To equip Danoners in participating in these conversations, the 'One Voice' programme has developed an internal platform with learning resources related to the company vision and goals, including content derived from collaborations with like-minded partners such as the UN Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) as well as internal initiatives such as the annual 'Campus for All' event, a week-long series of learning activities to nurture local talent and help them co-lead the food revolution. Through the 'One Voice' consultations with employees in Malaysia, Danoners identified strongly with wanting to impact people's health locally and this has been integrated into our strategic plans for Malaysia through the focus on addressing iron deficiency.[1] Complementing 'One Voice' is the 'One Share' programme, which gives every employee a share in the company combined with a global annual dividend-based incentive scheme, thereby deepening a symbolic ownership mindset among Danoners. Danone, as a company that believes in inclusive diversity, recognises the uniqueness of each Danoner and invests in enhancing the added value that these differences bring to the organisation. Developing local talent and providing career growth opportunities are key components of this strategy. All Danoners have the chance to experience other markets and cultures through short-term assignments in other offices across Southeast Asia and beyond. In line with the digitalisation of the global economy, Danone is also piloting Agile Organisation, an initiative that focuses on competency development and adopting digital means of working. To demonstrate Danone's commitment to supporting employees in the workplace of the future, Danone is introducing an extensive parental policy covering pre-natal support, gender-neutral parental leave as well as post-natal support. This policy includes adapted working conditions for expecting mothers, extended parental leave of up to 18 weeks of paid leave and unpaid leave of up to six months for parents, job protection policies and flexible working schedules for parents as well as lactation rooms in all its corporate and manufacturing sites across Southeast Asia. These practices reflect Danone's support for employees during the important early days of parenthood and is with a view to encouraging exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months of life, in accordance with the World Health Organisation's recommendations. "At Danone, we prioritise the well-being of our employees. Danone's dual commitment to business success and social progress is guided by the 1972 landmark speech by our former CEO Antoine Riboud outlining a new vision of corporate social responsibility. The 'One Person, One Voice, One Share' programme is our way of inviting our employees to actively participate in co-creating and co-owning our collective future. In Malaysia, we recently launched the 'I'm a Proud Danoner' campaign, which engages employees to share what they are passionate about as a Danone employee. We have also invested heavily in employee development through programmes such as short-term overseas assignments and the Agile Organisation initiative. As a sign of our commitment to support our employees into the future, our new parental policy includes flexible work-life options to help parents keep families at the centre of their life and guidance on the importance of optimal nutrition during the first six months of a baby's life. We want to be the most parent-friendly company in Malaysia. I am happy that our efforts have been reflected in Danone's excellent retention rates. Danone Dumex Malaysia's turnover rate of 6 percent is well below the market average of 20 percent," said Normalis Mohd Sharif, Director of Human Resources, Danone Southeast Asia. Azuin, Digital Manager, Danone Dumex Malaysia, said: "I am proud to be working for a supportive company like Danone, which values my opinion and has allowed me to have a say in the company's agenda through initiatives such as 'One Person, One Voice, One Share'. There are many opportunities for me to grow as an employee and the digitalisation of our operations will give us the chance to experience other regional markets even if we are based in our home country. I am also thankful that the company actually cares about giving me sufficient rest and more time to spend with my little one. Danone also provides a comfortable lactation room in the office to support breastfeeding mums like me." [1] Iron deficiency is the top cause of anaemia, a form of malnutrition affecting a third of children below five years old in Southeast Asia and whose symptoms may range from extreme fatigue to effects on cognitive development and productivity, according to the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition. About Danone (www.danone.com) Dedicated to bringing health through food to as many people as possible, Danone is a leading global food & beverage company building on health-focused and fast-growing categories in three businesses: Essential Dairy & Plant-Based Products, Waters and Specialized Nutrition. Danone aims to inspire healthier and more sustainable eating and drinking practices, in line with its 'One Planet. One Health' vision which reflects a strong belief that the health of people and that of the planet are interconnected. To bring this vision to life and create superior, sustainable, profitable value for all its stakeholders, Danone has defined its 2030 Goals: a set of nine integrated goals aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the United Nations. Danone commits to operating in an efficient, responsible and inclusive manner; it holds itself to the highest standards in doing business, as reflected by its ambition to become one of the first multinationals certified as B CorpTM. With more than 100,000 employees, and products sold in over 120 markets, Danone generated €24.7 billion in sales in 2018. Danone's portfolio includes leading international brands (Actimel, Activia, Alpro, Aptamil, Danette, Danio, Danonino, evian, Nutricia, Nutrilon, Volvic, among others) as well as strong local and regional brands (including Dumex, AQUA, Blédina, Cow & Gate, Horizon, Mizone, Oikos, Prostokvashino, Silk, Vega). Listed on Euronext Paris and on the OTCQX market via an ADR (American Depositary Receipt) program, Danone is a component stock of leading social responsibility indexes including the Dow Jones Sustainability Indexes, Vigeo Eiris, the Ethibel Sustainability Index, MSCI Global Sustainability, MSCI Global SRI Indexes and the FTSE4Good Index. Photo - https://photos.prnasia.com/prnh/20191011/2602357-1?lang=0 Related Links :https://www.danone.com/
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Danone Brings 'One Planet. One Health' to Life Through a Healthy and Engaged Workforce in Thailand
Danone is cementing the 'One Person, One Voice, One Share' programme in Thailand to empower Danoners in shaping its 2030 Business & Sustainability Goals roadmaps To support inclusive diversity in the organisation, Danone is investing heavily in employee development programmes, including the Agile Organisation pilot initiative Danone is introducing a progressive parental policy to support Danoners in Thailand during the first six months of parenthood, in line with the 'One Planet. One Health' vision BANGKOK, Oct. 15, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Danone, parent company of iconic brands such as Dumex, HiQ and Evian water, today announced an enhanced focus on employee well-being and engagement as part of its 'One Planet. One Health' vision in Thailand. In line with Danone's belief that people are its biggest asset in achieving its mission and addressing new challenges facing the world, Danone is committed to create and maintain an inclusive, diverse and participative workplace environment. Building a healthy and engaged workforce through an innovative talent management model is integral to realising Danone's 'One Planet. One Health' vision, starting with its own employees. “I am a proud Danoner”campaign in Southeast Asia: celebrating Danoners’ diversity and uniqueness Danone has launched 'One Person, One Voice, One Share', an innovative employee engagement programme to further foster company-wide engagement and increase the sense of ownership among Danoners in Thailand. The 'One Voice' programme is driven by the belief that all employees should co-own the company's agenda, including by helping to define the roadmaps to implement Danone's 2030 Goals, which are aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. To equip Danoners in participating in these conversations, the 'One Voice' programme has developed an internal platform with learning resources related to the company vision and goals, including content derived from collaborations with like-minded partners such as the UN Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) as well as internal initiatives such as the annual 'Campus for All' event, a week-long series of learning activities to nurture local talent and help them co-lead the food revolution. Through the 'One Voice' consultations with employees in Thailand, Danoners identified strongly with wanting to impact people's health locally and this has been integrated into our strategic plans for Thailand through the focus on addressing iron deficiency.[1] Complementing 'One Voice' is the 'One Share' programme, which gives every employee a share in the company combined with a global annual dividend-based incentive scheme, thereby deepening a symbolic ownership mindset among Danoners. Danone, as a company that believes in inclusive diversity, recognises the uniqueness of each Danoner and invests in enhancing the added value that these differences bring to the organisation. Developing local talent and providing career growth opportunities are key components of this strategy. All Danoners have the chance to experience other markets and cultures through short-term assignments in other offices across Southeast Asia and beyond. In line with the digitalisation of the global economy, Danone is also piloting Agile Organisation, an initiative that focuses on competency development and adopting digital means of working. To demonstrate Danone's commitment to supporting employees in the workplace of the future, Danone is introducing an extensive parental policy covering pre-natal support, gender-neutral parental leave as well as post-natal support. This policy includes adapted working conditions for expecting mothers, extended parental leave of up to 18 weeks of paid leave and unpaid leave of up to six months for parents, job protection policies and flexible working schedules for parents as well as lactation rooms in all its corporate and manufacturing sites across Southeast Asia. These practices reflect Danone's support for employees during the important early days of parenthood and is with a view to encouraging exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months of life, in accordance with the World Health Organisation's recommendations. "At Danone, we prioritise the well-being of our employees. Danone's dual commitment to business success and social progress is guided by the 1972 landmark speech by our CEO Antoine Riboud outlining a new vision of corporate social responsibility. The 'One Person, One Voice, One Share' programme is our way of inviting our employees to actively participate in co-creating and co-owning our collective future. In Thailand, we recently launched the 'I'm a Proud Danoner' campaign, which engages employees to share what they are passionate about as a Danone employee. We have also invested heavily in employee development through programmes such as short-term overseas assignments and the Agile Organisation initiative. As a sign of our commitment to support our employees into the future, our new parental policy includes flexible work-life options to help parents keep families at the centre of their life and guidance on the importance of optimal nutrition during the first six months of a baby's life. We want to be the most parent-friendly company in Thailand. I am happy that our efforts have been reflected in Danone's excellent retention rates. Danone Dumex Thailand's turnover rate of 8 percent is well below the market average of 15 percent," said Normalis Mohd Sharif, Director of Human Resources, Danone Southeast Asia. Khwankaew Dhanasettakorn, SEA Product Development Team Manager Global Brand, Danone Dumex Thailand, said: "I am proud to be working for a supportive company like Danone, which values my opinion and has allowed me to have a say in the company's agenda through initiatives such as 'One Person, One Voice, One Share'. The company truly believes in employee development and the Agile Organisation pilot initiative has given me the chance to take on a regional role even though I am based in Bangkok. Not only is Danone going beyond in taking care of the employees' wellbeing, Danone cares about our family's wellbeing too. I could not ask for anything more valuable than the parental leave policy, which allows me to breastfeed my baby fully, to comfort him when he cries, to hug him as much as he wants, and to build strong parenthood bonding during the first six months with my baby." [1] Iron deficiency is the top cause of anaemia, a form of malnutrition affecting a third of children below five years old in Southeast Asia and whose symptoms may range from extreme fatigue to effects on cognitive development and productivity, according to the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition. About Danone (www.danone.com) Dedicated to bringing health through food to as many people as possible, Danone is a leading global food & beverage company building on health-focused and fast-growing categories in three businesses: Essential Dairy & Plant-Based Products, Waters and Specialized Nutrition. Danone aims to inspire healthier and more sustainable eating and drinking practices, in line with its 'One Planet. One Health' vision which reflects a strong belief that the health of people and that of the planet are interconnected. To bring this vision to life and create superior, sustainable, profitable value for all its stakeholders, Danone has defined its 2030 Goals: a set of nine integrated goals aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the United Nations. Danone commits to operating in an efficient, responsible and inclusive manner; it holds itself to the highest standards in doing business, as reflected by its ambition to become one of the first multinationals certified as B CorpTM. With more than 100,000 employees, and products sold in over 120 markets, Danone generated €24.7 billion in sales in 2018. Danone's portfolio includes leading international brands (Actimel, Activia, Alpro, Aptamil, Danette, Danio, Danonino, evian, Nutricia, Nutrilon, Volvic, among others) as well as strong local and regional brands (including Dumex, AQUA, Blédina, Cow & Gate, Horizon, Mizone, Oikos, Prostokvashino, Silk, Vega). Listed on Euronext Paris and on the OTCQX market via an ADR (American Depositary Receipt) program, Danone is a component stock of leading social responsibility indexes including the Dow Jones Sustainability Indexes, Vigeo Eiris, the Ethibel Sustainability Index, MSCI Global Sustainability, MSCI Global SRI Indexes and the FTSE4Good Index. Photo - https://photos.prnasia.com/prnh/20191011/2602357-1?lang=0 Related Links :http://www.danone.comhttps://www.danone.com/
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KOLs think Gap Year Helps Teenagers to be Competitive, 89% AFS Alumni Improved Communication
HONG KONG, Oct. 15, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- AFS Intercultural Exchanges (AFS) invited the winner of UK Alumni Award Samuel Chan, parenting columnist Elaine Tang, career communist Alison Cheung, travel writer Fred Lam, travel show host Jerry C and sports TV host Kannas Wu to share their opinions on the development of our new generation. All KOLs think that teenagers nowadays need to improve communication, adapt to the future world and find their goals. These abilities are becoming more important and often help students to stand out from the crowd. They also think that a year exchange experience helps secondary school students in Hong Kong to become a well-rounded person. Link to the sharing videos: www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLF67cnoKOvKhgn6D81ji5icQw_fwhXKmk Under the competitive education system in Hong Kong, taking a Gap Year is not yet a popular idea among secondary school students. However the world is changing rapidly and the development in our society is often unpredictable, AFS thinks that a year exchange experience is especially important for students in Hong Kong. It allows them to experience a different education system and learning environment, focus on their personal development and future path. To further evaluate the impact of exchange programs, AFS International started a global alumni survey at the end of 2018 with 10,500 respondents in 60 offices around the globe. Based on the survey result, 89.7% of returnees indicated that their exchange helped them better communicate and collaborate with people from different cultures and backgrounds. 83.8% of returnees became more adaptive in a diverse workplace environment. 81.7% of returnees became fluent in another language after their exchange. 80.4% of returnees indicated that their exchange improved their problem-solving skills (viewing problems from multiple perspectives, thinking creatively, synthesizing different ideas, etc.). Apart from academic pressure, economic burden of Hong Kong families is another reason why Gap Year is not yet the mainstream. But in fact, the cost of a year exchange program is not as high as the public perceives, and in the past 37 years, participants of AFS Hong Kong programs actually came from varied family backgrounds. To give students from different backgrounds more opportunities to join the program, AFS even works with different organizations to provide scholarships up to HK$113,400 for underprivileged students. About AFS AFS Intercultural Exchanges, established in 1914 globally, is an international non-profit organization which provides intercultural learning opportunities to help people develop the knowledge, skills and understanding needed to create a more just and peaceful world. AFS Hong Kong office was set up in 1982 to organize year exchange program for local secondary school students aged 15 to 18.5, also provide opportunities for local families to host foreign exchange students. Website: www.afs.hk Related Links :www.afs.hk
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Frost & Sullivan Recognizes Pepco Holdings and Carlsbad Municipal Water District with Excellence in Resourcefulness Awards at Itron Utility Week
Utilities honored for their societal and business impacts on their journey to reduce energy and water waste SANTA CLARA, California, Oct. 14, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Frost & Sullivan recognized the recipients of its annual Excellence in Resourcefulness Awards, Pepco Holdings (Pepco and Delmarva Power), and Carlsbad Municipal Water District, for their commitment and ability to significantly reduce energy and water use as a result of recent and successful technology implementation. The achievements of these utilities were recognized during Itron Utility Week in Marco Island, Fla. Pepco Holdings was recognized for its Energy Wise Rewards and newly launched BYOD program enhancement, which allows the company to reduce air conditioning run times on peak demand days. Pepco Holdings was also recognized for its Thermostat Optimization programs. These programs allow the company to adjust customer thermostat temperature set points throughout the year to generate savings for customers. The program offers a customized Virtual Energy Assessment that suggests an energy-efficiency program that would be most beneficial to the customer. The assessment is developed based on energy consumption, weather, and thermostat data. "The strategy by Pepco Holdings, and Delmarva Power to add BYOD to its Energy Wise Rewards program is closely aligned with key customer trends and needs. These companies are being recognized for the second year in a row due to their continued effort to improve their customer-service oriented programs. Frost & Sullivan anticipates the penetration rate of smart thermostats to reach 63.7% in North America by the end of 2025. By capturing BYOD customers, these companies will be in a position to further improve the utility's ability to reach its resourcefulness goals," said Farah Saeed, Research Director, Digital Grids at Frost & Sullivan. The Carlsbad Municipal Water District developed a plan to improve its meter reading efficiency, improve system maintenance, reduce its water loss and increase water conservation. The utility took a 12-year plan and reduced it to a five-year replacement plan by switching to automated meter reading technology; it has deployed over 30,000 water meters equipped with intelligent communication modules. With this new advanced system, the utility can troubleshoot and identify abnormally high water usage by customers. By utilizing proactive customer outreach, the utility has helped customers reduce their consumption by 37% within six months. Frost & Sullivan believes the Carlsbad Municipal Water District has delivered exceptional results through its strategic investments in progressive solutions that resourcefully manage its water supplies. "Carlsbad Municipal Water District took a thorough and careful approach to integrate the AMI network and overcame the challenges of a hilly topography. The water agency exemplifies a public entity that takes its responsibility for sustainability very seriously, especially given the location of a drought-prone area along with its ongoing risk of wildfires," stated Saeed. As part of the selection process, Frost & Sullivan conducted in-depth research and interviews and evaluated utilities against industry best practices and the decision criteria, including societal impact and business impact for each category. Indicators for societal impact included improving customer awareness and participation, enabling behavioral change to reduce waste through customer engagement and technology-driven programs, and yielding impressive waste reduction results that benefit the overall served community. Indicators for business impact included drafting a clear vision to address excessive waste through technology implementation, achieving operational effectiveness as a result of successful strategy for sustainability, and strengthening a utility's brand image as a leader for sustainability. About Frost & Sullivan Frost & Sullivan, the Growth Partnership Company, works in collaboration with clients to leverage visionary innovation that addresses the global challenges and related growth opportunities that will make or break today's market participants. For more than 50 years, we have been developing growth strategies for the global 1000, emerging businesses, the public sector and the investment community. Contact us: Start the discussion Contact:Jaylon BrinkleyCorporate CommunicationsE: Jaylon.Brinkley@frost.com P: 210-247-2481 https://ww2.frost.com/Related Links :http://www.frost.com
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The Malaysia Rice Bowl Conference & National Awards Ceremony Organised by myNEF Kicks-Off the First Leg of ASEAN Rice Bowl Startup Awards 2019
Back in its 5th year to connect and empower the ASEAN Economic Community to power up local economies with startups and scaleups. Recognising Innovation, Excellence and Best Practices in Startups and Ecosystem Players Across ASEAN.KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Oct. 14, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The New Entrepreneurs Foundation (myNEF) successfully organised its first Malaysia Rice Bowl Conference on the 10th October and kicked off ASEAN technopreneur ecosystem's most awaited awards, the ASEAN Rice Bowl Startup Awards. These momentous events were officiated by Datuk Seri Mohd Redzuan Yusof, Minister of Entrepreneur Development. Malaysia Rice Bowl Startup Awards Winners 2019 with YB Datuk Seri Mohd Redzuan Yusof, Minister of Entrepreneurs Development (MED) at the national leg of the ASEAN Rice Bowl Startup Awards 2019 The inaugural conference included panel discussions on startup fundraising, perspectives from investors and quite distinctively a panel discussion on the role of government agencies in Malaysia startup ecosystem which was participated by government agencies' heads namely Dzuleira Abu Bakar (MaGIC), Surina Shukri (Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) and Azmi Said (SME Corp). Running in its 5th year, the Rice Bowl Startup Awards which aim is to connect and empower the ASEAN Economic Community to power up their local economies with startups and scaleups, are also known as the official Southeast Asian circuit of the Global Startup Awards. This award celebrates the spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship in the Southeast Asian startup. Datuk Seri Mohd Redzuan Yusof shared, "This award today is in line with the Ministry's own aspirations for Malaysia to become an outstanding entrepreneurial nation in 2030. Under the National Entrepreneurship Policy 2030 (DKN 2030), launched on 11 July 2019, we seek to foster a stronger entrepreneurship culture across all segments of Malaysian Society. I am confident that awards such as this will help in building a critical mass of entrepreneurs by publicly recognizing entrepreneurship role models. For the economy to grow, we must ensure the presence of more startups, capital, talent and markets." Hamdi Mokhtar, Chairman of ASEAN Rice Bowl Startup Awards and myNEF said, "To those who wonder why Rice Bowl Awards are called as such, it is because "rice" is a staple diet in Asian countries. Not only that, it is also a symbol of wealth and resources throughout the region, making the rice bowl an enduring symbol of livelihood and sustenance. Startups have always been that rice bowl that sustains and grows the Southeast Asian economy, and we believe they will continue to provide for ASEAN for generations to come. We honor and celebrate these startups for their innovation and entrepreneurial spirit especially for their courage, determination, hard work and perseverance that helps power the region's economy and wealth." "We received more than 3,000 nomination this year from across South East Asia and it is a 60% increase from the previous year. These startups comes from diverse industries and backgrounds, who are hungry to drive the success of their company. These are the risk-takers who inspires and thrive the startup community with their hard work," added Hamdi. Among the notable winners from Malaysia for previous year who are making waves are Carsome, Dropee, JomParking, and iflix. Following are the winners for Malaysia Rice Bowl Startup Awards 2019: Best E-commerce & Supply Chain StartupEASYPARCEL - http://easyparcel.com/ Best Life HelperMEDKAD - www.medkad.com Best Foodtech/Agritech StartupSTIXFRESH - Stixfresh.com Best IoT StartupFAVORIOT - http://www.favoriot.com Best AI & Machine Learning StartupENGAGE - https://www.engageblink.com/ Best Fintech StartupCURLEC - www.curlec.com Best Accelerator or Incubator Program1337 VENTURES - http://www.1337accelerator.com/ Best Coworking SpaceCOMMON GROUND - www.commonground.work Investor of The YearGOBI PARTNERS - http://www.gobivc.com/ People's ChoiceGA SPACE - https://ga.com.my Best NewcomerRUNCLOUD - www.runcloud.io Founder of The YearJEEVAN KUMAR (ZOOM) - www.zoomitnow.co Startup of The yearRUNCLOUD - www.runcloud.io The top 3 categories with the most number of nominations in Malaysia are Best Life Helper, Best e-commerce & Supply Chain and Best Newcomer. Nominations are open to all companies established no more than 5 years in an ASEAN country. The nomination period is between 27 May 2019 till 9 August 2019. It is followed by a round of judging by our industry-expert. The winners of each country will be announced in multiple National events in schedule on October and November 2019 in respective countries. Malaysia is the first country to announce its Rice Bowl Winners for 2019 and each Winners for Malaysia Rice Bowl will receive an exclusive PR Strategy Advisory Services from Suppagood worth RM15,000 each. Each National Winners will get to participate in the regional finale, a cross-regional program designed for entrepreneurs. At the finale, winners will be able to meet and leverage the vast ASEAN startup community network. partner-up regionally, vertically, or cross-commercially to accelerate market expansion. This year, the regional grand finale of the awards will be held in Kuala Lumpur in January 2020 in Kuala Lumpur. PR Newswire is the news distribution partner of Malaysia Rice Bowl Conference. ABOUT myNEF The New Entrepreneurs Foundation (myNEF) is a non-profit organization established by Industry Players in Malaysia. This organization is a platform that supports the development of the ICT and Creative Industry in Malaysia through various strategic programs that is expected to boost the development of ICT businesses in the country. The New Entrepreneurs Foundation plays an instrumental role in bridging industry players and the Government. Working closely with agencies and various Government related companies, this concerted effort is crucial in supporting existing, and upcoming programs. ABOUT Rice Bowl The ASEAN Rice Bowl Startup Awards (Rice Bowl) seeks to connect and empower the ASEAN Economic Community to power up their local economies with startups and scaleups. The program has been organised by the New Entrepreneurs Foundation (myNEF) since 2015. Rice Bowl has been the official Southeast Asian circuit of the Global Startup Awards since 2016 and is now in its fifth year. Rice Bowl rewards innovation, excellence, and best practice in startups and ecosystem players across ASEAN. We also celebrate the ASEAN community's spirit of diversity in entrepreneurship to solve national-level rice bowl issues and the potential for solutions to be replicated across borders. For media enquiries, kindly contact: Azuin Abu Bakar - +6010 405 3979, azuin@mynef.com Safwan Zahari - +6019 480 3132, safwan@mynef.com Yan Lim - +6016 323 0482, yan.lim@ioli.com.my Photo - https://photos.prnasia.com/prnh/20191014/2609744-1?lang=0 Related Links :https://www.mynef.com
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Bali Zoo Celebrated Tumpek Kandang Ritual for all its Resident Faunas
BALI, Indonesia, Oct. 14, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The most recent Tumpek Kandang ceremony in Bali Zoo was held on October 12. The main purpose of the ceremony was to pray for an eternal safety and a healthy state of the animals, also to hope for a disease-free condition. It was also celebrated in order to respect the meaningful bond that grow in a relationship between human and other well-beings, especially animals, which by some means, the celebration also gave hope to wildlife preservation. What have been mentioned above are essentially aligned with the mission of Bali Zoo, which always put animal preservation on top missions. With that alignment, the ceremonies that had been held at Bali Zoo always sparked joy. During the most recent ceremony, all animals were well-fed with special treats and the temple master sprinkled each of them with holy water. The special treats consisted of food and drink that symbolize a worship to Sang Hyang Rare Angon - an embodiment of Dewa Siwa (God Shiva) whose in power of all beings, notably animals. Bali Zoo celebrated Tumpek Kandang ritual for all its resident faunas. In the Hindu philosophy, Tumpek Kandang falls once every 210 days, thus the Hindus are usually celebrating this tradition twice a year and the day always falls on Saturday. For Bali Zoo, Tumpek Kandang is a sacred tradition that has to be commemorated every half-yearly. The zoo celebrates it for the entire animals that reside in the zoo, which in total have reached more than 500 faunas. "The Tumpek Kandang ceremony is a tribute to God of Creator and Preserver (God Shiva). The Hindus are familiar with this ceremony as it is a solemn prayer to ask for animals' safety, as well as to hope for disease-free and healthy animals. This ceremony is also a way to appreciate compassion towards all animals at Bali Zoo. On a different note, Tumpek Kandang is also associated with Tri Hita Karana, a Balinese philosophy of life. The philosophy teaches us three causes of well-being, one of them is Palemahan which is a Balinese word to remain care about our surroundings and that surely include animals," said Lesmana Putra, Bali Zoo's General Manager. The unique vibe and colorful atmosphere of Tumpek Kandang succesfully attracted many domestic and international tourists that happened to be at Bali Zoo during the ceremony was held. They watched and fascinated by the wonderful rituals. All the employees of Bali Zoo joined the ceremony, they were all wearing their traditional Balinese attire which showed vibrant color and beautiful patterns. They were fully aware that the spirit of this ceremony is to keep the balance between human and animals since they have mutually beneficial relationship. Media contact:Emma ChandraPublic Relations Head+62-8175426269 / emma@bali-zoo.com Photo - https://photos.prnasia.com/prnh/20191014/2609722-1?lang=0
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Second International E-Waste Day raises global awareness about the growing problem of e-waste
More than one hundred organisations from over forty countries worldwide will organise activities as part of the second International E-Waste Day taking place on 14th October. The event, organised by the WEEE Forum, an international association of e-waste collection schemes, and its members, brings together e-waste stakeholders across the world to promote the correct disposal of electrical and electronic equipment to enable reuse and recycling. The International Telecommunication Union, the UN agency responsible for ICT, has, for the first time, become a partner in the day and its global reach will be important in spreading the message as widely as possible. It is estimated that 50 million tonnes of e-waste will be generated across the planet in 2019. Half of this is personal devices such as computers, screens, smartphones, tablets and TVs, with the remainder being larger household appliances and heating and cooling equipment. Only around 20% of global e-waste is recycled each year, which means that 40 million tonnes of e-waste per annum is either placed in landfill, burned or illegally traded and treated in a sub-standard way and this is despite 66% of the world’s population being covered by e-waste legislation. This results in the huge loss of valuable and critical raw materials from the supply chain and causes serious health, environmental and societal issues through illegal shipments of waste to developing countries. Initiatives being undertaken by participant organisations are designed to increase consumers’ knowledge about e-waste and how to dispose of it correctly. These initiatives are many and diverse and include conferences, school and city collections, promotions in stores and recycling centres, videos and animations, and an online guide for proper e-waste disposal. All of these will be promoted locally on and around International E-waste Day. The WEEE Forum itself has developed a series of infographics that illustrate the growing e-waste problem as well as videos featuring different representatives from e-waste value chain giving their take on how to tackle the challenge. All the materials can be viewed https://weee-forum.org/iewd-gallery/ Karmenu Vella, EU Commissioner for Environment, Maritime Affairs and Fisheries explained in his dedicated video message for International E-Waste Day, “We are entering the next stage in Europe's commitment to foster a circular economy. This will be part of the new Green Deal for Europe announced by the incoming Commission President Ursula van der Leyen.” He continued “Prevention and dealing with e-waste will be part and parcel of our coming work. This means recycling all our electronic waste where it cannot be avoided. But it also means rethinking the value chain for electronic goods. It means considering their appropriateness for reuse or recycling from conception. It means even going beyond and prioritizing dematerialization and closed loop systems.” Pascal Leroy, Director General of the WEEE Forum, said, “From 2019, the minimum collection rate to be achieved annually in EU member states will be 65% of the average weight of appliances placed on the market in the three preceding years, or alternatively 85% of WEEE generated. The new collection targets seek to ensure that around 10 million tonnes, or roughly 20 kg per capita, will be separately collected. Such a high collection rate is impossible to reach without the involvement of all actors in the value chain, including citizens. We are confident that International E-Waste Day will contribute to improving the societal awareness and through this help in improving the collection rates not only in Europe, but also globally.” He added: “There are many countries worldwide that are currently in the process of implementing e-waste legislation. We are therefore very pleased to have participants from six continents involved in this year’s International E-Waste Day”.
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Welcome to "MINATO NIGHT WEEK 2019" Showcasing Minato City's Nighttime Attractions
TOKYO, Oct. 11, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Tokyo's Minato City has organized "MINATO NIGHT WEEK 2019" full of exciting nighttime events from Saturday, October 26, to Sunday (national holiday), November 3, to enable visitors to spend memorable moments and attract more tourists to the city. The organizers expect news organizations to visit Minato City during the period to cover various events as part of MINATO NIGHT WEEK 2019. Media outlets hoping to cover relevant events are required to notify the organizers one week before the events regardless of whether they can make reservations or not. The organizers can respond to reporters only in Japanese and English during the events. (Images: https://kyodonewsprwire.jp/release/201909301515?p=images) Pre-event A pre-event will be held prior to MINATO NIGHT WEEK 2019 (No advance applications required). Schedule: 6-7 p.m. on Wednesday, October 16, 2019 Place: O-YANE PLAZA at Roppongi Hills (6-10-1, Roppongi, Minato City) Details: Addresses by Minato Mayor Masaaki Takei and guests talk show with guests. Celebrity: model Hikari Mori Born in Tokyo in 1992, Hikari Mori has appeared in numerous fashion magazines and advertisements. In 2015, she was appointed as the "Because I am a Girl" Angel by humanitarian organization Plan International Japan. Night Bus Tours Participants will travel along sightseeing routes to enjoy the sparkling night views of Minato City with commentary provided by a tour guide from HATO BUS CO., LTD. (Advance applications required) Schedule: Sunday, October 27; Monday, October 28; Wednesday, October 30; Friday, November 1; and Saturday, November 2 *Courses differ depending on the day and time. For details, visit the website listed below. Night Yoga Class Participants can enjoy yoga while seeing the night view of Minato City. (Advance applications required) Schedule: Saturday, October 26; Tuesday, October 29; and Thursday, October 31. Place: Anchorage Observatory (3-33-19, Kaigan, Minato City) and the 38th floor of the World Trade Center Building (2-4-1, Hamamatsucho, Minato City) Night Boat Luck Tour Participants can enjoy the waterside at night with commentary along the route provided by a volunteer tour guide from Minato City. (Advance applications required) Schedule: Wednesday, October 30; and Sunday, November 3 Places: Shibaura Canal and other locations. Public viewing: A public viewing of the Rugby World Cup 2019. (No advance applications required) Schedule: Saturday, November 2 Place: Shiba Park (4-8-4, Shibakoen, Minato City) Details of the event:https://minato-night-week.com/en/ View original content:http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/welcome-to-minato-night-week-2019-showcasing-minato-citys-nighttime-attractions-300936995.html
