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Experience Japan's 2021 Cherry Blossom from home
BARCELONA, Spain, Feb. 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- One of Japan's biggest tourist draws, the spectacular cherry blossom (sakura) that occurs every spring, looks set to delight those that wish to travel to the country once again in 2021. See this illustrated map to discover the approximate dates for when you can enjoy the flowering and full bloom of the sakura cherry blossom in Japan in 2021, from as early as mid-March in the south and east of the country to early May in the northernmost island of Hokkaido. Gatherings of crowds for Hanami cherry blossom viewing festivals were discouraged in 2020 due to pandemic-related restrictions. However, it seems that tourists will have more access than ever before to Japan's ideal viewing locations in its countless beautiful parks and gardens, by using innovative virtual technology from home. The experience of witnessing the wonderous bloom of pink and white cherry flowers has long been a cherished annual tradition in Japan, and picnics and flower-viewing parties are popular for locals as well as an increasing number of international tourists. Sakura usually starts in March at the south of the Japanese peninsula, where temperatures begin to rise earlier, before making its way north to the island of Hokkaido by early May. Once the blossom begins, the flowers usually take around a week to reach full bloom, known as mankai, which also usually lasts about seven days. As the cherry blossom is such a big attraction and lasts for such a short window of time, the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMC) frequently publishes and updates forecasts for the event every year. The forecast is based around flowering and full bloom dates from previous years, as well as the temperatures during autumn and winter, but is often closely monitored and updated well into the spring so enthusiasts don't miss out on it! The bloom is expected early this year In general, the Japan cherry blossom forecast for 2021 predicts that the flowers will begin to bloom earlier than in a normal year thanks to a relatively warm winter. The expected flowering date in the Kinki region, which includes Osaka and Kyoto, and the Kanto region, where the capital of Tokyo is located, is expected in mid-March. Meanwhile, sakura is currently expected to begin in the Kyushu and Tohoku regions either later in the month or in early April. On Hokkaido, the cherry bloom is expected a little later than in 2020, beginning from late April in the southern and central parts of the island to early May in western and eastern regions. Some of the most popular places for sakura viewing in Japan are the many parks and gardens of the vast number of shrines, castles, and temples across the country, including at the thousands of Hanami cherry blossom festivals that take place during the period. Although most international travelers were not able to experience the cherry blossom in 2020 due to COVID-19 restrictions, many popular Sakura viewing sites have ensured that this won't be the case in 2021 by introducing a number of virtual experiences. Cherry Blossom 2021 can be enjoyed from home too Even if you're not planning to travel to Japan in spring 2021 to experience the natural phenomenon for yourself, you'll still be able to enjoy it from home through numerous virtual experiences, including 360 panoramic video tours of iconic cherry blossom viewing locations. Additionally, a number of other Japanese virtual travel experiences have been set up to allow those planning to visit the country to get to know popular attractions before their visit, as well as to provide a digital alternative to those currently unable to travel. These include virtual tours of many of the most popular museums as well as live video feeds of iconic attractions such as Mount Fuji and the Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park, so you can get plenty of ideas for planning your next trip to Japan and decide on the attractions you most want to visit in person! For more information, please visit https://www.jrailpass.com/blog/japan-virtual-travel. Photo - https://mma.prnasia.com/media2/1385104/japan_cherry_blossom_forecast_2021.jpg?p=medium600Related Links :https://www.jrailpass.com
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Over 100 Resort Activities Launched across Club Wyndham South Pacific's Portfolio
In response to ongoing travel restrictions, a host of 'socially distanced' resort activities have been rolled out to resort guests and Club Wyndham South Pacific members.GOLD COAST, Australia, Feb. 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Wyndham Destinations Asia Pacific has rolled out more than 100 free experiences across 22 Club Wyndham South Pacific resorts in Australia, New Zealand and across Asia Pacific. Ramada Seven Mile Beach Hobby Farm "When theme parks and attractions temporarily closed or introduced restrictions due to COVID-19, we decided to introduce more family-friendly activities to resorts for guests and club members to enjoy while holidaying with us. We utilised the wide open spaces that many of our properties have, and carefully planned each activity to reflect the regions' unique charm and personality," said Warren Cullum, Wyndham Destinations Asia Pacific Senior Vice President Operations. From mountain bikes and fire pits to stand-up paddleboards and boogie boards, activities are free for Club Wyndham members and available at a small fee to resort guests. "Our team focussed on creating holiday experiences so our guests could make even more memories with their families and friends while staying at our resorts." Some of these new activities include a gold panning sluice at Club Wyndham Ballarat – a nod to Ballarat's rich history as a famous gold rush town, and jumping castles and an outdoor movie theatre at Ramada Resort by Wyndham Phillip Island, a resort surrounded by stunning natural bushland. A hobby farm with alpacas, miniature goats and chickens was built at Club Wyndham Seven Mile Beach in Hobart, Australia. Fishing rods and mountain bikes are available at Ramada Resort by Wyndham Rotorua Marama in New Zealand, while foam surfboards and boogie boards are offered at Club Wyndham Kirra Beach and Club Wyndham Surfers Paradise on Australia's Gold Coast. Free activities were also rolled out to the company's properties in Indonesia, Thailand and Fiji to boost the resorts' offerings to domestic markets. From cooking classes in Phuket to yoga sessions in Bali – activities have been designed to channel personalities of the locations where the resorts are positioned. In line with stringent hygiene practices in place at every Club Wyndham South Pacific resort, all equipment associated with activities is sanitised after each use while regular maintenance checks ensure all equipment is in excellent working condition. The resorts are located in iconic holiday destinations ideal for families, couples or groups of travellers with a range of accommodation options from studio apartments to self-contained one, two and three-bedroom apartments with large kitchens and open living spaces, right through to opulent four-bedroom presidential suites. Club Wyndham South Pacific, a vacation ownership brand of Wyndham Destinations, is a credits-based program with 51 resorts in Australia, New Zealand, Fiji, Bali, Thailand, Hawaii, Japan, Germany, France and Italy. For more images, visit the link here: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/zjj4ixizl6opaxz/AABQNVnGuHqJz1aOGu2sf13Qa?dl=0 ABOUT WYNDHAM DESTINATIONS ASIA PACIFIC Wyndham Destinations Asia Pacific is the largest timeshare development operation outside of North America. The company markets and sells vacation ownership interests and provides consumer financing to vacation owners in Club Wyndham South Pacific. The Wyndham Destinations Asia Pacific team also provides support for affiliate Wyndham Destinations International Ltd, responsible for the development of Club Wyndham Asia and Innovative Holiday Club by Club Wyndham. With a wealth of hospitality expertise, Wyndham Destinations Asia Pacific is a development partner of choice. Its management subsidiaries oversee a collection of approx. 75 hotels and resorts across the region, some of which are mixed-use developments where Wyndham Destinations holds an owning interest. Extending across Australia, New Zealand, Fiji, Thailand, Indonesia, Japan, Hawaii and Europe, the company's managed portfolio includes resorts branded under the globally renowned Wyndham Grand, Wyndham, Wyndham Garden, Ramada by Wyndham, TRYP by Wyndham and Days Inn by Wyndham brands. ABOUT CLUB WYNDHAM Club Wyndham® is the flagship vacation ownership brand in the Wyndham Destinations portfolio, the world's largest vacation ownership and exchange company. From the busy streets of the Sydney to the calming shores of Bali, Club Wyndham South Pacific owners have access to more than 51 resorts to unlock new cities, new experiences and new destinations. Club Wyndham South Pacific lets travellers spark their sense of adventure with a range of accommodation options from studios to self-contained one, two and three-bedroom apartments with large kitchens and open living spaces, right through to four-bedroom presidential suites. Wander across town, across the country or across the ocean – no matter what's on your travel bucket list, Club Wyndham South Pacific offers the chance to live it. Related Links :https://www.wyndhamdestinations.com/
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Team Building Asia Launches Growth Academy Asia, a New Tech-Led Learning Venture
HONG KONG, Feb. 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- There's a new L&D kid on the block, and it's not your average training or coaching consultancy. Growth Academy Asia (GAA) will be disrupting the industry of classroom-style corporate training by bringing a cutting-edge technology-driven approach to L&D. Principally, the learning initiatives will be brought to life by their partnership with Jenson8, using the Apollo Virtual Reality (VR) applications such as D&I and leadership. Their other platforms facilitate other HR management aspects like onboarding and team effectiveness. The VR cloud-based training platform is more exciting and engaging than any two-dimensional program. Jenson8 has scientifically identified how to uncover participant's true behaviours that aren't noticeable in a classroom, corporate training, assessment, and leadership development programs. The platform supports assessment, leadership, and other L&D elements. Jenson8 has a series of applications that can be paired with organisation's unique content. Jena Davidson, founder and CEO of Jenson8, is thrilled to be partnering up with the new HR learning venture. "It's exciting to have found our first partners in Hong Kong and I'm looking forward to creating VR real-life remote impacts beyond physical barriers," said Davidson. In all, the GAA tools and training workshops will enable organisations to hire the most suitable talents, onboard and train them well, and continually nurture them throughout their employment. As the GAA corporate training sessions will be technology-driven, they will be able to rapidly deploy the programs nearly anywhere so even remote offices and full organisations can profit. Stuart Harris is co-founding GAA based on his 20+ year experience in training and team building. "As global teams became remote, there was a significant decrease in workplace happiness and engagement. The way we train today's workforce is outdated. People are not engaged and training impact is not correctly measured. Until now," said Harris. David Simpson, co-founder of GAA, added, "A lot of organisations we work with know that it's necessary to invest in their employees' learning experience. We realised our clients find it difficult to go beyond classroom-style training. With this data-driven approach we hope to help them adopt a growth mindset." The founders – also founders of the successful Team Building Asia, an 18-year-old Hong Kong-based events company – are launching the venture end of this month with an immersive virtual reality experience on the 4th of March. Join the event here. About GAA About Jenson8 Contact: Stuart Harris hello@growthacademyasia.com +852 3500 3920Related Links :http://www.teambuildingasia.comhttps://www.teambuildingasia.com
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Visang Education, K-Edu Flying High with Next-Generation EdTech Platform
- Venturing into Asian, Middle-Eastern, Central/South American markets with creative education platform AllviA- Launching Elementary Math Solution and Distance Learning Services this yearSEOUL, South Korea, Feb. 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Visang Education, now strongly positioned as a global brand, aims to export its next-generation EdTech platform "AllviA" to more countries abroad, taking the excellence of K-Edu to new heights. Visang Education_ ELiF, targeting elementary schoolers AllviA is a creative education platform that combines a student-oriented digital learning system with an innovative teaching method, thus complementing already existing textbooks, classrooms, or language environments and leveraging their strength to create even greater educative impact. Through AllviA, students proactively immerse themselves in various subjects, while teachers can monitor their participation in real-time to maximize the effect of a student-oriented learning solution committed to bringing innovative transformation to the future classroom environment. Visang Education also exports "Wings", an early childhood English learning program, to China, Vietnam, Myanmar and Qatar. "ELiF", another English program targeting the elementary schoolers, is featured in Vietnam, UAE and Egypt. In current development, the AllviA-based elementary math solution "MATH ALIVE" and other distance learning services are prepared to match the needs of the current education environment. MATH ALIVE is a two-way learning tool being developed to enable interaction between teachers and students who will participate with a smartboard and individual tablet PCs through an activity-oriented approach. Non-face-to-face distance learning services will be implemented through AllviA Remote Learning, a newly established cloud-based platform providing Wings and ELiF content in a format that fulfills online learning purposes. It is planned for release with MATH ALIVE later this year. "We will actively expand our business abroad by presenting effective learning solutions that make the non-face-to-face education environment an effective one, and we will develop more EdTech-based business models for the future," said Wookun Hur, the director of Global Business Development & Strategic Alliances.
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Forrester: Automation Will Cause Australia's Job Market To Shrink 11% By 2030
Workers in administrative and support roles are most at risk, with 63% of jobs expected to be automated by 2030 SYDNEY, Feb. 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- According to Forrester (Nasdaq: FORR), Australia's job market will shrink by 11%, or 1.5 million workers, by 2030, as artificial intelligence and automation continue to reshape workforces globally. Employees in finance, accounting, and procurement who perform highly structured administrative tasks are most at risk: Automation is likely to eliminate a million of those jobs first. A new Forrester report, "Future Jobs: Australia's Automation Dividends And Deficits, 2020 To 2030," analysed 391 occupations tracked by the Australian Bureau of Statistics. To identify the jobs that will be most affected, the report grouped the occupations into 12 automation categories that share common skills and activities. As automation gets more advanced, some jobs will be lost, new ones will be created (1.7 million by 2030), and several others will transform into the gig economy. Workers unable or unwilling to accept the transition will depart the traditional workforce entirely. Key highlights include: Knowledge diversity will keep 27% of workers safe. Australia's 1.2 million cross-domain knowledge workers will be safe due to the diverse skills their jobs require, such as identifying context and processing highly variable inputs. Also, the need for superior human physical communication abilities and empathy will protect many human-touch workers. Demand for technical skills will boost the ranks of digital elites by 33%. A shortage of skills to build new digital solutions will fuel massive growth in the digital elite cohort. Demand for tech specialists with skills in big data, process automation, human/machine interaction, robotics engineering, blockchain, and machine learning will offset the 8% of more traditional technology roles that can be fully automated by 2030. Six percent of Australians will seek to align personal values and lifestyles with work. Mission-based workers for charities, social enterprises, and health and well-being services will become a significant new labour force, boasting more than 700,000 mission-based workers by 2030. "Some of the biggest challenges that firms face in embracing automation technologies relate to culture and change management," said Sam Higgins, principal analyst at Forrester. "It's critical that policymakers and employers learn how to minimise the number of digital outcasts by measuring the ability of individuals and organisations to adapt to, collaborate with, trust, and generate business results from automation, or else over 1 million Australian workers may be left stranded beyond the next digital divide." Resources: Read about automation's impact on the Australian job market. Access the full report, "Future Jobs: Australia's Automation Dividends And Deficits, 2020 To 2030" (client access required). Register to attend Forrester's upcoming webinar, The Future Of Jobs In Australia 2030. Download The Executive's Guide To The Future Of Work for Asia Pacific to understand how to build an adaptive workforce able to navigate and surmount upcoming obstacles. About Forrester Forrester (Nasdaq: FORR) is one of the most influential research and advisory firms in the world. We help business and technology leaders use customer obsession to accelerate growth. Through Forrester's proprietary research, consulting, and events, leaders from around the globe are empowered to be bold at work -- to navigate change and put their customers at the centre of their leadership, strategy, and operations. Our unique insights are grounded in annual surveys of more than 675,000 consumers, business leaders, and technology leaders worldwide; rigorous and objective methodologies, including Forrester Wave™ evaluations; and the shared wisdom of our most innovative clients. To learn more, visit Forrester.com.
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1PointFive Selects Worley for FEED on Milestone Direct Air Capture Facility
Global EPC firm Worley has been awarded the initial engineering phase of 1PointFive's first direct air capture facility, the first commercial scale deployment of Carbon Engineering's direct air capture technology. HOUSTON, Feb. 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- 1PointFive announced today its selection of Worley for the Front End Engineering and Design (FEED) phase of its first direct air capture (DAC) facility in the U.S. Permian Basin—DAC 1. The project will support 1PointFive's mission to stabilize the climate through the commercialization and deployment of Carbon Engineering's DAC technology that captures CO2 directly from the atmosphere. DAC 1 represents the technology's first commercial-scale deployment. This FEED agreement is the first step of an alliance between 1PointFive and Worley. The initial focus of this collaboration is on the Permian Clean Campus targeting DAC 1 through DAC 4. When complete, this facility will be capable of extracting one million metric tons of atmospheric CO2 annually, serving as a starting point for the acceleration of commercial-scale DAC deployment as critical infrastructure to help companies around the world meet CO2 emission reduction targets. The FEED phase for DAC 1 will focus on the first train, which will capture 500,000 metric tons of CO2 annually, and is scheduled to begin within the next 90 days, with completion estimated by the end of 2021. Upon completion of FEED, the alliance will move into the engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) phase. "We partnered with Worley for this historic project because our organizations are like-minded in their vision of sustainability," said 1PointFive Chairman Richard Jackson. "Worley has a proven track record of true innovation, and that will be essential to bring DAC to commercial scale. This first-of-its-kind facility is taking on one of the greatest challenges of our time. Our combined knowledge and expertise will not only make the project a success but also make real progress in the creation of a circular economy." "Partnering with 1PointFive on this project aligns perfectly with our desire to deliver a more sustainable world," noted Worley CEO Chris Ashton. "And their vision of a circular economy that includes direct air capture has the power to drive future sustainability at the intersection of economics, energy and the environment. Climate change is a big challenge to take on. But we'll have some of the brightest minds in the world on this historic project." In DAC 1's FEED, Worley and 1PointFive will explore next-generation technology, materials and manufacturing approaches consistent with a circular economy—from recycled plastics to 3D printing and fully integrated zero-emission power. These innovations will contribute to the facilities' sustainability and capital efficiency while creating data-driven optimization for continuous improvement of future DAC facilities. About 1PointFive 1PointFive's mission is to stabilize the climate by limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius or less in coming years. To make this happen, they are dedicated to the deployment and commercialization of Carbon Engineering's proven Direct Air Capture (DAC) technology at scale—enabling the removal of atmospheric CO2 via a network of DAC facilities. More at 1PointFive.com. About WorleyWorley is a global company headquartered in Australia and our purpose is delivering a more sustainable world. Worley is a leading global provider of professional project and asset services in the energy, chemicals and resources sectors. As a knowledge-based service provider, we use our knowledge and capabilities to support our customers to reduce their emissions and move towards a low carbon future. Visit Worley.com for more information. About Carbon Engineering (CE):Founded in 2009, CE is a Canadian-based clean energy company focused on the global deployment of Direct Air Capture technology that captures CO₂ directly from the atmosphere so it can be stored permanently underground, or synthesized into clean, affordable transportation fuels. From a pilot plant in Squamish, B.C., CE has been removing CO₂ from the atmosphere since 2015 and converting it into fuels since 2017. Learn more: www.carbonengineering.com.Related Links :http://1PointFive.com
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YCP Solidiance Ranks Among Top 15 Asia-Pacific Consulting Firms for 2021
JAKARTA, Indonesia, Feb. 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- YCP Solidiance, an Asia-focused strategic advisory firm, is pleased to announce that Vault has ranked YCP Solidiance 11th in consulting in the Asia Pacific based on management practices in their latest report titled "2021 Vault Top Consulting Asia-Pacific". CEO of YCP Solidiance, Yuki Ishida Vault, a career insights platform, ranks companies across various industries. Providing essential information, Vault's rankings are often featured in popular news media sources, such as Forbes, the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, and many more. As part of the report, YCP Solidiance was also ranked #5 in the Retail Consulting and #6 in the Energy Consulting categories. The CEO of YCP Group, Yuki Ishida, said: "We are exceptionally honored and humbled by the recognition as one of the top Asian Consulting Firms by Vault's Top Consulting Firms in Asia Pacific, coming in at #11 for the first time on this index. YCP Solidiance pride ourselves on the attention to professional development we offer our one and only asset: our professionals. This recognition validates the Firm's path that we have taken as well as all of our people. We will continue to strengthen our investment in professional development, and to commit ourselves in supporting our clients and portfolio companies." The top consulting Asia-Pacific rankings are based on scores from thousands of respondents participating in the survey. Vault surveyed reputable consultants to rate organizations based on eight aspects: The reputation of the firm Firm culture Employee satisfaction Employee compensation Firm work-life balance Level of challenge Business outlook Formal training Discussing the consulting industry, Vault specifically called out firm culture as a critical factor in the overall rating of an organization: "In selecting an employer, firm culture was the most important factor. Also, elements such as compensation and the firm's work-life balance remain important as part of the firm's image." As a multinational company with both local and regional management styles, YCP Solidiance adapts an overall culture that has yet to merge into a single and cohesive experience for workers across countries. During these unprecedented times, YCP Solidiance continues to thrive under the pressure of the COVID-19 pandemic by developing new strategies for our people to leverage technology and innovative solutions, effectively work from home, and encourage a more stable and sustainable working environment. "YCP Solidiance is a firm with strong presence and experience in the SEA region, with a supportive culture," said one of the respondents. Moving forward, YCP Solidiance stays committed to continue serving our clients with the best solutions and ensuring an optimal work-life balance to keep our people productive and feel rewarded. About Us YCP Solidiance is an Asia-focused strategy consulting firm with offices across 17 key Asia Pacific cities and other regions. We focus on advising our extensive client base with a broad spectrum of strategic consultancy areas, identifying breakthrough growth opportunities, and developing execution-ready strategies and roadmaps.
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NUS Business School launches new Master of Science in Human Capital Management & Analytics programme
Unique focus on human resource competencies and analytics to fill industry demand SINGAPORE, Feb. 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The National University of Singapore (NUS) Business School has launched a new Master of Science (MSc) in Human Capital Management & Analytics (MSc HCMA) programme to meet industry demand for human resource (HR) professionals skilled in data analytics. Organisations today are leveraging technology to draw actionable business intelligence from data. For the HR function, this means using analytics to gain insights about their workforce and its capabilities. It is also critical for HR professionals to be able to identify talent with relevant skills to meet business needs, especially in an uncertain economic landscape. "The pandemic has accelerated the technology adoption in organisations across the world. To identify and groom the best talent, the HR function is evolving to help leaders make critical evidence-based people decisions," said Associate Professor Jayanth Narayanan, Academic Director of the MSc HCMA programme. "Our programme provides a balance between building traditional HR skills with the analytical capabilities that are increasingly important. As one of the leading institutions in the world, NUS is pioneering this new programme to prepare future HR leaders by bringing together cutting-edge domain research with practical relevance to the industry." The one-year full-time programme, targeted at young professionals with less than two years of working experience, includes modules on HR technology, HR core competencies such as compensation management and behavioural competencies such as managerial skills. With an emphasis on strategic thinking, design thinking and analytical skills, the programme trains students to make informed HR decisions from a broader perspective, bearing in mind societal and industrial trends. The programme also provides experiential learning opportunities through industry engagement and internships. Applications are now open for the programme that will start in January 2022 and aims to admit about 35 students for the first cohort. Distinguished Professor Andrew Rose, Dean of NUS Business School, said, "We've always believed in the importance of people. The new MSc HCMA programme, designed in consultation with the industry, will help develop much-needed talent adept at unleashing the full potential of the workforce. With our renowned faculty, industry partnerships and vibrant student life, students will find their time at NUS Business School to be an extremely rewarding experience." Besides the MSc HCMA programme, NUS Business School also offers pre-experience masters in Accounting, Finance, Management and Marketing Analytics & Insights. In addition, it has joint programmes with other faculties and research institutions such as the MSc in Supply Chain Management with the NUS Faculty of Engineering and the Logistics Institute - Asia Pacific at NUS, as well as the MSc in Business Analytics with the NUS School of Computing. NUS Business School is the first Asian School to join the prestigious Global Alliance in Management Education (CEMS), which is a worldwide network of business schools, as well as corporate and social partners. NUS Business School offers the highly-ranked CEMS Master's in International Management (MIM) as a double degree with the Management and Marketing Analytics & Insights programmes. For more info, visit mschcma.nus.edu.sg or speak to the team at the upcoming info session on 24 February 2021.
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Blue Hat Signs Strategic Cooperation Agreement with Zhong Ya (Shenzhen) International Education Investment Co., Ltd.
Expects to Generate Incremental Revenue of Approximately RMB20 Million from Agreement in 2021XIAMEN, China, Feb. 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Blue Hat Interactive Entertainment Technology ("Blue Hat" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: BHAT), a leading producer, developer and operator of augmented reality ("AR") interactive entertainment games, toys and educational materials in China, today announced that the Company has signed a three-year agreement with Zhong Ya (Shenzhen) International Education Investment Co., Ltd. ("Zhong Ya") whereby Blue Hat will provide its Augmented Reality Immersive Classes ("ARIC") to Zhong Ya's 680 kindergartens located in Guangdong Province. In accordance with this agreement, Blue Hat will also develop for Zhong Ya an overall kindergarten curriculum and technology platform with a focus on STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics), taking into account social and emotional development, communication and language development, and physical development. Zhong Ya will focus its attention on management of the kindergarten schools and teacher evaluations. In addition to strengthening its education platform and curriculum, this partnership will enable Blue Hat and Zhong Ya to elevate the organization's teacher training level and enrich teaching resources. Xiaodong Chen, CEO of Blue Hat stated, "We are pleased to begin this partnership with Zhong Ya and look forward to working closely with them on integrating our digital solutions with a new STEAM-focused curriculum for their young students. We are excited to share our innovative education tools with Zhong Ya teachers as the success of the new platform and curriculum largely hinge upon properly training teachers in using these resources when educating students. We believe this partnership is yet another testament to the effectiveness of our interactive educational technology and we have begun the rollout of Blue Hat's ARIC to these 680 kindergartens since the beginning of 2021. As a result of this rollout, we expect to see a substantial increase in our revenues from interactive education in 2021." Mr. Chen concluded, "This is a continuation of our interactive education expansion in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. We are focused on leveraging our expertise and intellectual property in all forms of interactive entertainment and education." About Blue Hat Blue Hat Interactive Entertainment Technology is a producer, developer and operator of AR interactive entertainment games and toys in China, including interactive educational materials, mobile games, and toys with mobile game features. The Company's interactive entertainment platform creates unique user experiences by connecting physical items to mobile devices, which creates a rich visual and interactive environment for users through the integration of real objects and virtual scenery. Distinguished by its own proprietary technology, Blue Hat aims to create an engaging, interactive and immersive community for its users. For more information, please visit the Company's investor relations website at http://ir.bluehatgroup.com. The Company routinely provides important information on its website. About Zhong Ya Zhong Ya (Shenzhen) International Education Investment Co., Ltd. is a well-known international preschool education institution, which has kindergartens, preschool talents exchange and training centers and curriculum development centers. Currently, the cooperation between Blue Hat and Zhong Ya has been established among 680 kindergartens and 27 colleges/universities. Forward-Looking Statements This release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. All forward-looking statements are inherently uncertain as they are based on current expectations and assumptions concerning future events or future performance of the Company. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which are only predictions and speak only as of the date hereof. In evaluating such statements, prospective investors should review carefully various risks and uncertainties identified in this release and matters set in the Company's SEC filings. These risks and uncertainties could cause the Company's actual results to differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements. Contacts: Blue Hat Interactive Entertainment TechnologyPhone: +86 (592) 228-0010Email: ir@bluehatgroup.net Investor Relations: The Equity Group Inc. Adam Prior, Senior Vice President(212) 836-9606aprior@equityny.com In ChinaLucy Ma, Associate+86 10 5661 7012lma@equityny.com Related Links :http://www.bluehatgroup.net
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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Champions Coca-Cola, Kroger Health, BIC, Bureau Veritas and BSB International to Lead at 2021 North America Edition of B
Opportunity for leaders to learn and experience cross-industry best practices NEW YORK, Feb. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- House of Rose Professional Pte. Ltd (HORP) today announced that several of the world's best Companies for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) will lead at the virtual 2021 North America Edition of Break the ceiling touch the sky® - the success and leadership summit for women on March 2, 2021. The summit shares best practices for leadership, success and DEI. The 2021 North America Edition of the summit has as its Industry Partners The US-ASEAN Business Council, The Singapore International Chamber of Commerce and Industry and ENACTUS and is sponsored by The Coca-Cola Company, Kroger Health, BIC, Bureau Veritas and BSB Group International. The 2021 North America Edition of Break the ceiling touch the sky will feature top speakers including Scott Price, President International, UPS; Christina Ruggiero, President of Operations, Central Zone of North America, The Coca-Cola Company; Natalia Shuman, EVP and CEO, North America, Bureau Veritas; Bob McDonald, Former Secretary of Veterans Affairs and former Chairman and CEO, The Procter & Gamble Company; Max Rangel, Global President, Spin Master Corp; Julie Hamilton, Chief Commercial Officer, Diageo; Chester Twigg, Group Commercial Officer, BIC; Judith Trujillo Calo, HR Director - Corporate Staffs & Engineering, Canada, General Motors; Singleton Beato, Global EVP, Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer, McCann Worldgroup; Angie Halamandaris, Founder President, Juniper Group and Co-Founder, Heart of America Foundation; Alison Taylor, Chief Customer Officer, American Airlines; Pamela Stewart, President, West Operations - North America Operating Unit, The Coca-Cola Company; Carlos Barroso, President and Founder, CJB and Associates, Dean Myers, Principal, DeanZMyersConsulting.com; Alex von Behr, President, vBAssociates and Senior Advisor, House of Rose Professional; Theresa Anderson, Vice President - Marketing, Communications and Sales Operations, Bureau Veritas; Rachael Jarosh, President and CEO, Enactus; Ranu Gupta, Managing Partner, Performance Leverage. For the latest list of speakers, agenda and registration visit https://houseofroseprofessional.com/btctts-world-tour-2021/usa-2021/ Break the ceiling touch the sky® is one of the enablers of Mission 2029 for a Better World - HORP's joint 10 year mission with the world's leading companies to shape a better world through better diversity & inclusion, better leadership and better business. Chester Twigg, Group Commercial Officer, BIC shared, "BIC is deeply committed to diversity, equity and inclusion across our business. We are delighted to be a sponsor of the 2021 North America Edition of Break the ceiling touch the sky® and committed to sharing and learning best practices for success alongside these great Companies. Learning continuously is especially important in these challenging VUCA times. I am also delighted to be a leader of MISSION 2029 for a Better World. Building toward the advancement of women CEOs and male CEOs who are proactive ambassadors of diversity and inclusion is what we believe in at BIC." Bob McDonald, 8th Secretary, Department of Veterans Affairs and former Chairman, President and CEO of The Procter & Gamble Company and member of the Mission 2029 Global Advisory Council commented, "Gender diverse companies are financially more successful, better employers, greater innovators, and better corporate citizens. We believe that by accelerating gender diversity at the world's largest companies first through MISSION 2029 for a BETTER WORLD we can change the trajectory of global business for the better and influence a more sustainable, better world. I encourage Companies to support your leaders to attend, learn and share virtually at the 2021 North America Edition of Break the ceiling touch the sky®. Now more than ever before we should press forward for diversity, equity and inclusion." Christina Ruggiero, President of Operations, Central Zone of North America, The Coca-Cola Company shared, "Diversity & Inclusion is at the heart of our business and we have seen great contributions to our business and organization via gender diversity. We aim to mirror the rich diversity of the marketplace we serve and be recognized for our leadership in Diversity, Inclusion and Fairness in all aspects of our business. Our business is honoured to be a World sponsor of Break the ceiling touch the sky® since 2018 (and a founder sponsor since 2015). The summit gives participants a tremendous opportunity to learn from others, share best practices, network with peers and chart their own individual courses for success." Commented Anthony A. Rose, Chairman and CEO of House of Rose Professional Pte. Ltd and author of the book Break the ceiling touch the sky: success secrets of the world's most inspirational women which inspired the summit, " Amidst these VUCA times, learning continuously and learning from the world's best and most inclusive leaders is a simple and effective recipe for success. With its strong content, excellent team of C-suite speakers, virtual format and low cost (USD 99 per delegate), the knowledge at Break the ceiling touch the sky® is now easily accessible to all. Don't miss the opportunity to learn, be inspired by the best and sharpen your own skills for success. Additionally, Companies that wish to make more rapid progress on gender diversity & inclusion and are interested in being a part of MISSION 2029 for a better world, please do get in touch with us." Sponsor partnership programs for all Editions of Break the ceiling touch the sky® (North America, India, China, Singapore (world edition), ANZ, Middle East and Europe) are now open. Registration for the 2021 North America Edition is now open. For details visit www.houseofroseprofessional.com. For sponsor partnerships, please email anthony@houseofroseprofessional.com. House of Rose Professional Pte. Ltd. (HORP) is an international organization headquartered in Singapore offering services in the areas of Talent (Dream Job International® - the executive search vertical focused on C-Suite leaders and diversity talent); Training (Break the ceiling touch the sky® - the success and leadership summit for women and customized in house training for organizations year-round) and Transformation (CEOSmith® - the reputation, executive coaching and business advisory services for the C-Suite). Media and Customer Inquiries: Anthony A. Rose at anthony@houseofroseprofessional.com
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Invitation to a launch event of new PONSSE Scorpion harvester
HELSINKI, Feb. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Ponsse launches the next generation PONSSE Scorpion harvester Date: Wednesday 24 February 2021 at 10.00 (EET) in Finnish and at 15.00 (EET) in English. Ponsse's flagship product, PONSSE Scorpion harvester, was first introduced to the general public in 2013. Immediately after its launch, the Scorpion became a global sales success and a national symbol of responsible forestry. Now, eight years later, the Scorpion has shed its skin. Ponsse introduces a new, extensively modernised Scorpion harvester that meets all the requirements of forestry today; from cab stability allowing for increasingly better work ergonomics to more holistic consideration of the environment and from advanced OPTI 5G technology to unobstructed visibility.It is with great pleasure and pride that Ponsse invites you to the unique launch event of the new Scorpion. This event is guaranteed to be unforgettable and can be experienced via live streaming on 24 February 2021 at 10.00 (EET) in Finnish and at 15.00 (EET) in English. Register and save the event to your calendar: https://www.ponsse.com/ponsse-studio-live#/ You are warmly welcome to join us! Ponsse Plc Marko MattilaSales, Service and Marketing Director This information was brought to you by Cision http://news.cision.com https://news.cision.com/ponsse-oyj/r/invitation-to-a-launch-event-of-new-ponsse-scorpion-harvester,c3287120 The following files are available for download: https://news.cision.com/ponsse-oyj/i/scr-fuca-teaser-4,c2877547 SCR FuCa teaser 4
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Schedule Revised for 2021 Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards
FAIRFAX, Va., Feb. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Stevie® Awards, organizer of the world's premier business awards programs, announced that they have revised the schedule for the 2021 (8th annual) Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards because of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards focus on recognizing innovation in all its forms. The final entry deadline remains March 3, 2021. But now the judging process will extend through April 25. The Gold, Silver, and Bronze Stevie Award winners will be announced on May 3. Winners will be celebrated during a virtual awards ceremony on July 14, instead of the traditional awards banquet that had been planned for late May. The Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards is the only business awards program to recognize innovation throughout the entire Asia-Pacific region. The competition is open to all organizations across 29 nations of the Asia-Pacific region: large and small, for-profit and non-profit, public and private. The awards focus on recognizing innovation in all its forms, wherever it is achieved in the workplace. Entries are accepted in eight languages - Chinese, English, Indonesian, Japanese, Korean, Malay, Thai and Vietnamese - in the following category groups: Annual Report Awards & Other Publication Awards Company/Organization Awards Corporate Communications, IR, and PR Awards Customer Service Awards Human Resources Awards Information Technology Awards Management Awards Marketing Awards New Product Awards Video Awards Website Awards and Smartphone and Tablet App Awards…and more New category groups for 2021 include Achievement Categories to recognize singular, innovative achievements of various types throughout the workplace, and COVID-19 Response Categories created to honor the contributions of individuals, groups, and organizations that have worked valiantly over the past months to keep us safe, healthy, employed, and informed. Scores of professionals from throughout the region will participate in the judging process to determine the Gold, Silver, and Bronze Stevie winners. The Stevie Award trophies, made by the company that makes the Emmy and other major international awards, are among the world's most coveted prizes. The name Stevie is taken from the name Stephen, which is derived from the Greek for "crowned". About the Stevie Awards Stevie Awards are conferred in eight programs: the Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards, the German Stevie Awards, The American Business Awards®, The International Business Awards®, the Stevie Awards for Great Employers, the Stevie Awards for Women in Business, the Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service, and the Middle East & North Africa Stevie Awards. Stevie Awards competitions receive more than 12,000 entries each year from organizations in more than 70 nations. Honoring organizations of all types and sizes and the people behind them, the Stevies recognize outstanding performances in the workplace worldwide. Learn more about the Stevie Awards at http://www.StevieAwards.com. Stevie®, American Business Awards® and International Business Awards® are registered trademarks of Stevie Awards, Inc. PR Newswire Asia is the official news release distribution partner of the 2021 Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards. Related Links :http://www.StevieAwards.com
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GA technologies Recognized for Second Straight Year as One of Japan's "Great Place to Work"
TOKYO, Feb. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- GA technologies Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Minato City, Tokyo; President and Chief Executive Officer: Ryo Higuchi; Securities code: 3491; "the Company"), which runs PropTech comprehensive services "RENOSY," is pleased to inform that the Company has been selected as one of the Best Workplaces for the medium-sized in the FY 2021 "Great Place to Work" ranking published by Great Place to Work® Institute Japan. GREATEST AWARDS, an award ceremony of the GA technologies Group Effort to improve job satisfaction The Company stands by the principle, "Technology x Innovation to Inspire the World" and runs a PropTech (real estate technology) business, which combines the utilization of digital technology and support by experienced agents. The "integration of real procedures and technology" as the feature of the business is also reflected in the Company's effort to improve the job satisfaction of its employees. GREATEST AWARDS The Company holds the "GREATEST AWARDS," a semiannual award ceremony, as its measures to recognize the performance of employees and to create mutual understanding and a feeling of unity. Although the award ceremonies had been held with the presence of all employees, the Company has switched the ceremony to online distribution making use of CG technology since June 2020 to continue the process in light of the health and safety of employees.See "GA MAG.": https://www.ga-tech.co.jp/careers/mag/8030/ Left: Distribution studio; Right: Distribution of GREATEST AWARDS Magrazie - system to deliver a little gratitude - This is an approach to enable employees to deliver a little gratitude to each other. On the "Tech Portal," the intranet of the Company, an average of over 700 messages of gratitude are given monthly, where a little activity that is usually undistinguished is also visualized. See "GA MAG.": https://www.ga-tech.co.jp/careers/mag/5908 Screen display of Tech Portal “Magrazie” Great Place to Work® Institute Great Place to Work® Institute is an expert organization, which performs surveys, evaluation, and support regarding "Great Place to Work®." The Institute researches "Great Places to Work" by the universal standards to publish the "Great Place to Work rankings" in the popular media in different countries. Each year, over five million employees from 7,000 companies in about 50 countries take part in the survey, which makes the employee survey the largest scale in the world. Company Overview of GA technologies Co., Ltd. The Company stands by the principle, "Technology x Innovation to Inspire the World" and works on the business in the X-Tech area, focusing on the innovation of real estate business. Company Name: GA technologies Co., Ltd.Representative: President and Chief Executive Officer: Ryo HiguchiURL: https://www.ga-tech.co.jp/Head Office: Sumitomo Fudosan Roppongi Grand Tower 40F 3-2-1 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo 106-6290, JapanEstablished: March 2013Capital: ¥7,208,542,771 (as of January 31, 2021)Business description: Management of RENOSY, a PropTech (real estate technology) comprehensive brand (Real estate information media, real estate brokerage, real estate sales, design and construction, real estate management) Development of SaaS-based B2B PropTech products Research on real estate big data using AI Management of overseas PropTech business, including Shenjumiaosuan, a platform for Chinese investors Main group companies: ITANDI, Inc., Modern Standard Inc., Shenjumiaosuan Co., Ltd, and four other companies
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Aussie Women Less Likely than Men to Celebrate Valentines Day 'Out of Home' in 2021; UserTesting Survey
SYDNEY, Feb. 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- UserTesting, a leading on-demand Human Insight platform, conducted a survey capturing the responses of Australian men and women around Valentine's 2021. Study revealed that a majority of women in Australia have made peace with the unprecedented times, choosing to stay indoors on this day. Women also expressed that they would like to spend a quiet evening watching movies, exchanging gifts, and cooking meals with their partners. Whereas a majority of men are looking for romantic getaways on the beaches and planning hiking/other outdoor activities. Other findings from the study were: Men are more excited about Valentine's Day than women in 2021In the past year, couples have experienced unexpected restrictions on usual dating activities while following stay-at-home norms, social distancing and working from home. So, when respondents were asked how excited they are to, ranging from Not Excited to Extremely (scale of 1-5), a majority of women (70%) were only somewhat excited (3 ratings) while a majority of males (70%) were considerably excited (4 ratings). Bottle of wine, champagne, spirits - popular gift choices in womenThe survey showed a wide gap in genders' perspectives regarding their gift expectations. 70% of women expressed their likeness for flowers and beverages including bottle of wine, champagne, spirits etc. as their perfect valentine gift. While remaining said Jewelry (necklace, ring, watch) and candles/home accessories. However, with men, there weren't any popular choices. Chocolates/candies, flowers/plants, gift cards, and beverages were 25% each. Over-the-top fairy tale romantic ideas to surprise your partner is a faded conceptThe survey found that 70% of men said that planning a valentine's date is a mutual affair with their significant other compared to only 40% of women who said the same. Another 40% of women and 20% of men stated that they were solely responsible for planning activities and 10% of men stated activities were planned solely by their partner. Cupid arrowing retail over romance? The survey revealed that romance is losing its sheen to retail as the majority (60%) of women wanted to shop on the holiday and (40%) of men shared the same thoughts. While (30%) of men & women still believe in celebrating love. Remaining (10%) of women and (30%) of men admitted they only celebrate it to make their partner happy. Visit UserTesting For more details;Archit archit@wizikey.com
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Information Office of Beijing Municipal Government Releases "I am in Beijing for Spring Festival" Video Series
BEIJING, Feb. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Chinese New Year 2021 is special due to the COVID-19 pandemic which is not over yet. jwplayer.key="3Fznr2BGJZtpwZmA+81lm048ks6+0NjLXyDdsO2YkfE=" jwplayer('myplayer1').setup({file: 'https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pUIO8V9VSQI', image: 'http://www.prnasia.com/video_capture/3278683_AE78683_1.jpg', autostart:'false', aspectratio: '16:9', stretching : 'fill', width: '600', height: '338'}); A notice was issued a few weeks ago encouraging people to stay where they work and live during the 2021 Spring Festival holiday, from Feb. 11 to 17, to reduce the risk of the virus spreading. Beijing, with a permanent migrant population of nearly 10 million, is ready to accommodate the people with a hearty and homelike reception. The Beijing Municipal Government has rolled out measures to ensure those who stay in the city enjoy the Spring Festival, including issuing shopping coupons and free entrance tickets. Besides, mobile phone users in Beijing are eligible for receiving 20 gigabyte free data packages during the festival. Tens of millions of its citizens will be benefited by these favorable policies. "We will be rehearsing and practicing during the Spring Festival," said Song Yan, a Peking Opera performer with 40 years' experience. His Peking Opera troupe have also arranged festive performances in smaller venues to celebrate the New Year. Josh Dominick works as a volunteer in a non-profit group to help the disabled. He has been living in Beijing for 20 years. "Making dumplings is like everything else. Practice always makes perfect. I hope that the dumplings I make this year will not fall apart," he said. Yang Jiaxi (nicknamed Qiuqiu), an eight-year-old ice hockey player, has been playing ice hockey for more than four years. Now, he attends ice hockey training twice a week, even during the Spring Festival and dreams to become an excellent ice hockey player in the future. Produced by the Information Office of Beijing Municipal Government, the seven-episode "I am in Beijing for Spring Festival" video series will show you how people from different countries and different backgrounds spend their Spring Festival in Beijing. Video - https://youtu.be/pUIO8V9VSQI Logo - https://mma.prnasia.com/media2/1437744/IOBMPG_Logo.jpg?p=medium600
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Offer New Hope : Restart America Movement
Re-Start America™ was launched on January 1st, 2021, and is reaching out to all American’s during these most turbulent times in our nation’s history with the Re-Start America message, to link us all together as Americans. Re-Start America™ is about all of us, the American people. “Let's all work hand in hand nationally with everyone, and all stakeholder’s public and private, in Hollywood, Chicago, New York, Miami, Washington and every small town and city across our great country to Re-Start America”, said Wil Cashen. Re-Start America™ is the brainchild of founders, Madeline Long, President & CEO of Healthy Innovations Inc., and Wil Cashen, Founder, and CEO of the Tesla Foundation. They brought about this important message of Re-Start America™, as a positive theme for all American’s to come together and join this very important national social message and movement to Re-Start America and Get Back to Life, Work, Family or any, and all things personal to each person. Re-Start America™ has no affiliation with any political party or group and will remain politically agnostic. Since its launch on January 1st, Re-Start America has generated over 2 million views and followers on all social media platforms, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, etc. Americans are posting Re-Start America by the millions. “We call on everyone to post their SOCIAL MESSAGE to Re-Start America and Get Back to Health, Life, and Hope'' said Madeline Long. “We need to resonate this very important message with all Americans, for all countries to see our national unification as a great NATION and the symbol of FREEDOM and SECURITY that we have always been for the world” Madeline continued. From ages of 10 to 110, Re-Start America™ needs hundreds of millions of Americans to post their personal selfie message of Re-Start America, and Get Back to their personal desires of family, love, life, and what’s important to them. Further, Re-Start America™ seeks celebrities, people of notoriety, community leaders, and anyone with a social following to share their personal messages with millions of their followers asking them to post their own Re-Start America messages. Re-Start America™ is not a charity or trying to raise money. It costs nothing, just a few minutes to tell and post a Re-Start America story, uniting all Americas to believe, and have hope, creating a single unified voice for America and for the world to see and hear. Please be a part of Re-Start America™ and let’s all get back to hope and life again. Official website:Re-StartAmerica.org
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IIT Madras, India's Premier Educational Institution, Invites Applications from ASEAN Countries for a fully-funded PhD
- The Doctoral fellowship in India for ASEAN (DIA) provides aspiring scholars with an exciting opportunity to pursue a PhD at India's finest technical institutions – the IITs CHENNAI, India, Feb. 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- IIT Madras invites applications to its PhD program through the DIA, an exclusive program launched by the Government of India in recognition of India's historic ties with ASEAN countries. A 1000 PhD fellowships are on offer and selected candidates receive funding covering the entire cost of their study and living expenses for up to five years of the program. IIT Madras is internationally renowned for the quality and diversity of its research which is nurtured through various academic programs run by its 16 departments and through sponsored programs. It hosts around 100 excellent laboratories, 37 'Centres of excellence' and India's first university-based research park - IITM Research park - to provide state-of-the-art research facilities to students. The QS World University Rankings 2020 has placed IIT Madras among the top 50 institutions in Asia and among the top 100 institutes globally in Engineering & Technology, With a faculty of international repute, a brilliant student community and a global alumni network, IIT Madras seeks to attract the best students from diverse backgrounds and offer them an excellent educational experience. The institute has collaborations with 250 foreign universities and also offers 18 Joint Doctoral Degree Programs with internationally renowned partner universities which has lent the campus a distinct multi-cultural flavour. The institute is residential and has nearly 10,000 students, of whom nearly 3,000 are research scholars. The self-contained, pollution-free campus is located right in the heart of bustling Chennai. Carved out of 632 acres of forested area, it is a verdant retreat which is home to many endangered flora and fauna and a beautiful lake. Campus life for students is never dull with different student clubs and activities, and access to the best sporting facilities. Highlighting the unique opportunities available for research scholars at IIT Madras, Prof. Preeti Aghalayam, Advisor, DIA, IITM, said, "IIT Madras, with its world-class research infrastructure, strong focus on interdisciplinary work, and inspirational faculty, is an ideal destination for PhD aspirants from ASEAN countries. We are delighted with the opportunity to welcome you to our beautiful campus!" Applications to the DIA are ongoing and close on 31 March 2021. For more information visit: https://asean.iitm.ac.in/ Contact:Ms. Deepa Maria Alexander Lead - International Academic Programs Office of Global Engagement Indian Institute of Technology Madras global.programs@ge.iitm.ac.in Phone: +91-44- 22574928 Indian Institute of Technology, Madras Photo: https://mma.prnasia.com/media2/1436503/IIT_Madras_Logo.jpg?p=medium600 Logo: https://mma.prnasia.com/media2/1436502/iitm_international_students.jpg?p=medium600
