Salinda Resort - The First Hotel in Vietnam to Win The Boutique Hotel Awards
The 9th China Yangtze River Three Gorges International Tourism Festival hosted in Chongqing and Hubei
Stephon Marbury set to receive AmCham China Pioneer Award
Highpower International Reports Unaudited Third Quarter, First Nine Months 2018 Financial Results
Daqo New Energy Announces Unaudited Third Quarter 2018 Results
Hilton Malaysia Announces its Mega Flash Sale
Extra Production of "Artist in Hotel" Project at Park Hotel Tokyo
The 2nd Shandong Cultural Consumption Season & 11th Shandong Culture and Art Festival concluded
The Korean Food Promotion Institute Produces Korean Food Documentary "UHD Hansik 'Multilingual Translations'" to Promote Excellence in Korea
Seraphim Solar Secures 80 MW Supply Agreement in Vietnam
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Unique PTSD Self-Help Book By Veteran Author - Available Internationally
BRISBANE, Australia, Nov. 13, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- The new book, "Beat PTSD - How A Combat Soldier Conquered Chronic PTSD To Live A Life That Truly Matters and How You Can Too", written by veteran author, Kevin Lloyd-Thomas, is the world's first and only "How to/Self-help book", specifically written for serving men and women, veterans and their families. It truly has a global audience and serves as a beacon of light in the wilderness. "Raw, Riveting and Real." -Tim Thomas, Special Forces Medic in Afghanistan. This is a "must have" book for those torn apart by PTSD, fearful of asking for help because of stigma, knowing their career is under direct threat, and for the men and women still serving. This book is unique. It is not a book about war stories. It's a book about Kevin, his life as a young boy, how he has been shaped by a complex and dark family past, full of troubled memories of violence and abuse, joining the Australian Army to get away from it. It's about "Parachute thinking." "Your mind is like a parachute - It only works when it's open." Kevin's book is about a journey of discovery. It's about the research and investigation that led him to write it. "It's about surviving and thriving in peace time after returning from a war zone," says Kevin. "'Beat PTSD' is 'paying it forward' to our national and international military and veteran communities. It's my sole purpose and passion in life," says Kevin. It's giving back, so others don't have to endure the same path to self-destruction, suicide and family breakup. Having walked away from suicide, grabbing precious life with both hands and climbing out of a black abyss, Kevin developed and implemented specific plans and strategies to turn his life around. "Kevin has lived through this disease and has provided real and tangible answers. He has provided a roadmap back to wellness and self worth. His five step plan and seven pillars of wisdom provide the firm base to return life to balance and success. I commend this book to anyone touched by the cruel and insidious effects of PTSD and thank Kevin for having the guts to tell his story." - Rod West, RAE Brigadier (Retired) 'Beat PTSD' addresses the key issues of veterans families breaking up due to PTSD, related domestic violence, and the distressing effects on children. What stigma is attached to asking for help? What about career threat? Being pushed into medical discharge? These are just some of the tough questions addressed in Kevin's book. About Kevin Kevin is based on the Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia. He is a keen sailor, former surfer and scuba diver, writer, published author, researcher, and keynote speaker. For more information, please email BeatPTSDnow@gmail.com or visit www.BeatPTSDnow.com. Related Links :http://www.BeatPTSDnow.comwww.beatptsdnow.com
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Jolywood Unveils New Transparent Mesh Backsheet to Reduce LCOE of Bifacial System
SUZHOU, China, Nov. 13, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Jolywood (Suzhou) Sunwatt Co. Ltd. (SZ: 300393) (Jolywood), the world's leading supplier of solar backsheet and N-type high efficiency bifacial solar cells, has released its new Transparent Mesh Backsheet, which was developed together with DuPont China Ltd. and certified by TUV Rheinland. New Transparent Mesh Backsheet In a bid to create leading solar products, Jolywood's research and development team has developed a transparent mesh backsheet that features additional reflective mesh on the blank areas between the solar cells in the modules. This allows the mesh to increase the power of the module by 5-6W, and better protect the inner layer of the backsheet. Also, the product is lightweight, breathable and with high light transmittance. These features make the product a good fit as a component for bifacial modules. Compared with double glass, glass plus transparent backsheet has more cost advantages in product yield, crushing rate of transportation and installation, clamp cost, O&M, etc. Lin Jianwei, Chairman of Jolywood, said, "We are proud of the great work that our world-leading team has done to develop this latest advancement in backsheet technology. Jolywood has 10 years of experience providing high-quality backsheets for the encapsulating of modules. We've been making efforts to develop innovative products for the PV industry, and will continue to roll out more products to promote fast application of bifacial modules." In addition, DuPont China has teamed up with Jolywood to jointly develop PV products. Wang Wei, Global General Manager of DuPont China, said that Jolywood has been an important strategic partner, and both companies have worked closely together to develop valuable transparent backsheet products and will continue their efforts. In addition to transparent mesh backsheets, Jolywood also provides the most efficient N-type mono bifacial solar cells. The conversion efficiency of their N-type TOPcon bifacial cells exceeds 22.5%. With their newly-launched backsheets, Jolywood will be able to offer the most well-rounded and carefully-designed solutions to customers like SPIC Xi'an Solar Power Co., Ltd., which has been cooperating with Jolywood on N-type IBC cells, who plans to further their collaboration in the development of cells and backsheets. About Jolywood Jolywood (SZ: 300393) is the world leader in the development, production and marketing of PV backsheet, high-efficiency mono-crystalline n-type bifacial solar cells and bifacial modules. Founded in 2008, Jolywood (Suzhou) Sunwatt Co. Ltd. (Jolywood Suzhou) is the largest manufacturer of PV backsheet worldwide, with an annual production capacity of over 100 million square meters. Jolywood (Taizhou) Solar Technology Co. Ltd. (Jolywood Taizhou), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Jolywood Suzhou, was founded in 2016, and tops the global solar industry with 2.4GW in manufacturing capacity of N-type bifacial solar cells since 2017. View original content to download multimedia:http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/jolywood-unveils-new-transparent-mesh-backsheet-to-reduce-lcoe-of-bifacial-system-300748536.html
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AGTech Announces Third Quarterly Results For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2018
HONG KONG, Nov. 12, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- AGTech Holdings Limited ("AGTech" or the "Company", HKEX stock code:08279), a leading integrated lottery, games and entertainment technology company in China, today announced the third quarterly results for the nine months ended September 30, 2018. "We are pleased to announce that the Group continued to actively implement multiple important business opportunities, establish and strengthen our industry leading position in the lottery and game & entertainment areas, and demonstrate the Group's sustainable competitiveness," said John Sun, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of AGTech. "In the Nine-Month Period, the Group has won 15 lottery hardware tenders, accounting for over 45% of the overall sports lottery terminal tenders in China during the same period, calculated by the number of terminals. We did especially well in new android sports lottery terminal tenders in China, winning over 75% of such tenders during the same period, calculated by the number of terminals, reaffirming our industry leading position and continued commitment in China's lottery hardware market." "The Group has announced comprehensive strategic cooperation framework agreements with Guangdong and Jiangsu sports lottery administration centers ("SLAC"), we have also launched innovative marketing with provincial SLACs such as Jilin, Hebei and Jiangsu by leveraging Alibaba Group and Ant Financial Group's vast resources. The Group believes such cooperation will effectively attract a new breed of customers to experience lottery, and improve the consumption pattern and experience of China Sports Lottery products as a whole. " "In addition, Livecast!, our unique sports-events based social product was launched for the 2018 World Cup and Asian Games, aiming to capitalize on the growing trends in the sports entertainment sector. With respect to our international business, Gamepind proceeds to grow its user base through various marketing and promotional activities, thus capitalizing on the significant potential of the fast growing mobile entertainment market in India. Looking forward, we will continue to leverage innovative entertainment offering with additional partners globally, and continue to capture the popularity of future sports events, including football, basketball and cricket etc." FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2018 Revenue of the Group for the Nine-Month Period amounted to approximately HK$129.6 million (Nine months ended 30 September 2017: approximately HK$174.2 million), representing a decrease of approximately 25.6% over the corresponding period in 2017. Revenue contributions were mainly derived from lottery hardware, lottery games and systems, provision of distribution and ancillary services, games and entertainment business. The decrease in revenue for the Nine-Month Period was primarily caused by a decrease of approximately HK$52.5 million in revenue from the games and entertainment division, partially offset by an increase of approximately HK$6.9 million in revenue from the lottery games and systems and an increase of approximately HK$3.9 million in revenue from the provision of distribution and ancillary services. The profit for the Nine-Month Period was approximately HK$234.5 million (Nine months ended 30 September 2017: loss of approximately HK$472.3 million). The change from loss to profit for the Nine-Month Period was mainly attributable to several non-cash and non-operating items related to the convertible bonds and contingent consideration payables under the Score Value Transaction. -END- About AGTech Holdings Limited AGTech was incorporated in Bermuda and its shares are listed on the GEM (Stock Code: 08279). AGTech is an integrated technology and services company engaged in the lottery and mobile games and entertainment market with a focus on China and selected international markets. A member of the Alibaba Group with around 400 employees, AGTech is the exclusive lottery platform of Alibaba Group and Ant Financial Group. AGTech's businesses are broadly divided into two categories: Lottery (including hardware, games and systems, provision of distribution and ancillary services); and Games and Entertainment. AGTech is a Gold Contributor of the World Lottery Association (WLA), an associate member of the Asia Pacific Lottery Association (APLA), and an official partner of the International Mind Sports Association (IMSA). For more information, please visit www.agtech.com
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JinkoSolar Awarded 2018 World Brand Award
SHANGHAI, Nov. 12, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- JinkoSolar Holding Co., Ltd. ("JinkoSolar" or "Company"), (NYSE code: JKS) one of the world's largest solar module manufacturers, recently announced that it was awarded the 2018 World Brand Award by the World Brand Forum, a global non-profit organization dedicated to advancing branding standards for the good of the branding community as well as consumers. The award ceremony was held at Kensington Palace, London, England. The World Brand Award recognizes and promotes the achievements of renowned global brands. Brands including BMW, Samsung, and Louis Vuitton were also recognized for their achievements this year. The World Brand Forum Assessment Committee commented, "As one of the world's largest solar panel producers and one of the few companies in the industry with truly global operations, JinkoSolar has distributed its high quality products to over 90 countries. The Company has become one of the world's most influential iconic brands in the photovoltaic new energy industry." Mr. Frank Niendorf, General Manager for JinkoSolar Europe commented, "JinkoSolar has turned its core business into a global brand. As grid parity rapidly approaches and the solar industry shifts from a B2B to a B2B2C model, brand building has grown in importance as end-customers increasingly become aware and seek out trusted and respected brands. Receiving this award, which was assessed by a highly experienced panel of professionals and customers, is the greatest honor for JinkoSolar." About JinkoSolar Holding Co., Ltd. JinkoSolar (NYSE: JKS) is one of the world's largest and foremost solar module manufacturers. JinkoSolar distributes its solar products and sells its solutions and services to a diversified international utility, commercial and residential customer base in China, the United States, Japan, Germany, the United Kingdom, Chile, South Africa, India, Mexico, Brazil, the United Arab Emirates, Italy, Spain, France, Belgium, and other countries and regions. JinkoSolar has built a vertically integrated solar product value chain, with an integrated annual capacity of 9 GW for silicon ingots and wafers, 5 GW for solar cells, and 9 GW for solar modules, as of June 30, 2018. JinkoSolar has over 12,000 employees across its 6 productions facilities globally, 15 oversea subsidiaries in Japan (2), Singapore, India, Turkey, Germany, Italy, Switzerland, United States, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Chile, Australia and United Arab Emirates, and global sales teams in United Kingdom, Bulgaria, Greece, Romania, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Morocco, Ghana, Kenya, South Africa, Costa Rica, Colombia, Panama and Argentina. To find out more, please see: www.jinkosolar.com Safe Harbor Statement This press release contains forward-looking statements. These statements constitute "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, and as defined in the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as "will," "expects," "anticipates," "future," "intends, "plans," "believes," "estimates" and similar statements. Among other things, the quotations from management in this press release and the Company's operations and business outlook, contain forward-looking statements. Such statements involve certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. Further information regarding these and other risks is included in JinkoSolar's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including its annual report on Form 20-F. Except as required by law, the Company does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. For investor and media inquiries, please contact: In China: Mr. Sebastian Liu JinkoSolar Holding Co., Ltd. Tel: +86 21-5183-3056 Email: pr@jinkosolar.com View original content:http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/jinkosolar-awarded-2018-world-brand-award-300748113.htmlRelated Links :http://www.jinkosolar.com
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Government of India, Mission Innovation & Rocky Mountain Institute Launch Global Cooling Prize
NEW DELHI, Nov. 12, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Government of India, Mission Innovation and Rocky Mountain Institute today launched The Global Cooling Prize, an international competition to find a residential cooling technology with at least five times less climate impact than the standard room air conditioning units. Over US$3 million will be awarded over the course of the two-year competition. jwplayer.key="3Fznr2BGJZtpwZmA+81lm048ks6+0NjLXyDdsO2YkfE=" jwplayer('myplayer1').setup({file: 'https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D_NEavNUQlM', image: 'http://www.prnasia.com/video_capture/2469353_AE69353_1.jpg', autostart:'false', aspectratio: '16:9', stretching : 'fill', width: '512', height: '288'}); "The Government of India supports this innovation challenge, which aims to develop sustainable and efficient technology to provide thermal comfort to all, and invites applicants from around the world to apply for The Global Cooling Prize," said Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister of Science & Technology, Earth Sciences, Environment, Forest and Climate Change at the Global Cooling Innovation Summit in New Delhi. The prize is supported by Government of India, Mission Innovation and will be administered by Rocky Mountain Institute, Conservation X Labs, Alliance for an Energy Efficient Economy, and CEPT University. The Prize coalition will help identify the innovative cooling technology and support incubation, commercialization, and ultimately mass adoption around the world. "A technology developed through the Global Cooling Prize has the opportunity to capture a US$20 billion market and transform the global market for the better," said Iain Campbell, Senior Fellow, Rocky Mountain Institute. Warming global temperatures, population growth, rising incomes, and urbanization will lead to an astounding five-fold increase in energy demand for air conditioners in non-OECD countries, according to a new report by Rocky Mountain Institute released today. The report, 'Solving the Global Cooling Challenge' finds that business-as-usual measures whilst important are insufficient to overcome the energy and emissions impact of projected room air conditioner growth and calls for a five times less climate impact solution. "If we don't do something about the growing global impact of air conditioning on our climate today, it will derail our best attempts to meet the Paris Agreement goal on emissions," said Sir Richard Branson, Prize Ambassador. A winning technology could prevent up to 100 gigatons of carbon emissions by 2050, and put the world on a pathway to mitigate up to 0.5˚C of global warming by 2100, according to the report. Media contactNick Steelnsteel@rmi.org +1 347 574 0887 About Rocky Mountain InstituteRocky Mountain Institute (RMI)--an independent nonprofit founded in 1982--transforms global energy use to create a clean, prosperous, and secure low-carbon future. Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D_NEavNUQlM Related Links :http://www.rmi.org
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The First Farmer Drama Exhibition Held in Zibo, Shandong
QUFU, China, Nov. 12, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- The First Farmer Drama Exhibition came to an end in Zibo, a city in the middle of Shandong, on October 28, 2018. On that day, local Peking Opera Troupes performed traditional Peking Opera and original local dramas for the villagers, received warm welcome among these audiences. The First Farmer Drama Exhibition Held in Zibo，Shandong The exhibition has already lasted for one month. There have been 146 folk theater groups from 17 cities and towns continuing to perform more than 240 repertoires under the promotion of the Shandong Provincial and Municipal Drama Associations and the local cultural authorities. More than 10 types of Shandong local opera dramas, such as Lu Opera, Shandong Bangzi, Maoqiang and Liuqiang, are performed. In areas where these dramas are widespread, the repertoires are pursued with enthusiasm by local audiences. The performers of these dramas are all from local farmers. Although amateur, they are all excited to be in the middle of the stage to realize their dreams. Heling Gao, the head of the Shandong Bangzi Troupe in Tai'an (a city in the middle of Shandong), when taking about the enthusiasm of locals during the performance of a traditional repertoire called "the Story of the Wall", said that, "Although only six actors were needed in the drama, more than 30 people in the group on the spot." "Our team has grown up in the field and the local farmers who love drama have been the important force of the troupe," Gao said. The lyrics are completely colloquial, the vocals are easy to learn and the accompaniment instruments are simple. These are the reasons why it is easy to be accepted by the locals. "The roads in some villages are rugged and difficult to go. Every time there is a performance, the village committee always arranges people to bring those who crippled but are eager to go, with motorcycles and try to make everyone 'not off the team," one of the local governors said. He believes that as long as the audiences are always in, the inheritance of the local dramas will not be broken. "Folk positions are of great significance to the development of the local drama." Xinji Xie, the executive vice chairman of the Shandong Drama Association, said that, in conjunction with the "New Era Civilization Practice Literary and Volunteer Service Activities," their association organized artists to go to the countryside to perform. "We will further promote the registration of folk drama groups across the province and make more efforts to maintain the benign ecology of Shandong opera development," he said. View original content to download multimedia:http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/the-first-farmer-drama-exhibition-held-in-zibo-shandong-300748084.html
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Honor and National Geographic Partner to Create Spectacular Night Photos with Honor 8X
Through the "Brave The Night" series, world-renowned photographer Robbie Shone explains how users can create breathtaking low-light photos with an Honor 8X smartphone Individuals can also submit their own photos in #Honormade photography contest for a chance to win an Honor 8X and be showcased on National Geographic website HONG KONG, Nov. 9 ,2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Honor, a leading smartphone e-brand, today announced a collaboration with National Geographic to publish articles by visual storyteller Robbie Shone on techniques for taking the best photos using a smartphone. An accomplished photographer with National Geographic, Robbie Shone is sharing his secrets for night-time photography over the partnership -- demonstrating through his own work how users of Honor 8X can shoot amazing photos leveraging the phone's industry-leading technology. The series, entitled "Brave The Night", was announced on the National Geographic website for the launch of Honor 8X. In the inaugural article released on October 1, Robbie travelled to Hong Kong, where he took spectacular photos from the mountains to the city center. Honor Collaboration with Robbie Shone, National Geographic Honor Collaboration with Robbie Shone, National Geographic Honor Collaboration with Robbie Shone, National Geographic This is the first time Honor has partnered with National Geographic, and "Brave The Night" is providing a platform for new photos and stories in the coming weeks. From Robbie's talented perspective, readers can learn first-hand the powerful capabilities Honor 8X enables for its users. In the spirit of promoting creative and inspirational photographs, Honor has also kicked off an online contest, #Honormade. Open now, individuals can submit their best day and night photos for a chance to win an Honor 8X smartphone, and to have their photos judged by Robbie Shone for display by National Geographic. Participate in the #Honormade contest before November 30 at: www.hihonor.com/global/events/day-and-night/ Equipped with dual-lens 20M + 2M, F/1.8 aperture rear camera and artificial intelligence (AI) which recognizes 22 different categories and 500 scenarios in real-time, Honor 8X takes beautiful photos in any environment. These features, and especially the innovative night shot, are showcased in the articles and photos from Robbie which are now available on National Geographic's "Brave The Night" website. The website will also display the winning #Honormade submissions after the conclusion of the contest. George Zhao, President of Honor said, "Every smartphone user understands how important a camera is to their daily experience. For this reason, Honor offers an elite camera with Honor 8X, so that you can take the best photos regardless of where you are, or what time of day or night. We are very excited to partner with National Geographic for this campaign. With the "Brave The Night" series, Robbie Shone is showing the world all the amazing photos you can take when you have an Honor 8X smartphone in your hands." Robbie Shone said, "Cave photography is my personal passion, and I've spent years experimenting and mastering the craft in low light situations. When I received the Honor 8X, I was impressed by its camera capabilities. It's astounding how much technology they can build into this smartphone. I enjoyed finding creative ways to show off Honor 8X's night shooting capabilities, and I was happy to share my experiences for National Geographic's readers." Honor 8X is available for purchase online at: www.hihonor.com/global/products/smartphone/honor8x/ About Honor Honor is a leading smartphone e-brand under the Huawei Group. In line with its slogan, "For the Brave", the brand was created to meet the needs of digital natives through internet-optimized products that offer superior user experiences, inspire action, foster creativity and empower the young to achieve their dreams. In doing this, Honor has set itself apart by showcasing its own bravery to do things differently and to take the steps needed to usher in the latest technologies and innovations for its customers. For more information, please visit Honor online at www.hihonor.com or follow us on: https://www.facebook.com/honorglobal/ https://twitter.com/Honorglobalhttps://www.instagram.com/honorglobal/https://www.youtube.com/honorglobal About National Geographic National Geographic inspires viewers through its smart, innovative programming that questions what we know, how we view the world and what drives us forward. With a focus on the core goals of exploration and education that the National Geographic Society emphasizes, National Geographic challenges perceptions and allows viewers to push back against the boundaries of exploration. Globally, National Geographic has effectively used the medium of television to reach 440 million homes in 171 countries with 45 languages. For more information, please visit http://natgeotv.com/asia. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NGCasia Instagram: @natgeoasia About Robbie Shone A cave explorer and visual storyteller, Robbie is recognized as one of the most accomplished cave photographers in the world. He is based in the heart of the Alps in the scenic alpine town of Innsbruck, Austria. Whilst completing a B.A. in Fine Art and Photography, Sheffield, UK, Robbie pursued his love of the outdoors. He developed a strong interest in caving, and in particular the challenges that cave photography has to offer. For more information, visit his website at: http://www.shonephotography.com/. View original content to download multimedia:http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/honor-and-national-geographic-partner-to-create-spectacular-night-photos-with-honor-8x-300747472.htmlRelated Links :http://www.hihonor.com
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Dong-A Pencil Introduces "Clayon Dough" -- A New Art Education Material.
Available in 6 different colours. Receives positive responses from overseas buyers and customers. SEOUL, South Korea, Nov. 9, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Dong-A Pencil.Co., Ltd. introduced a new art education product, rightly dubbed the name "Clayon Dough". The product is released under the brand name TORU by Dong-A Teaching Materials Co., a subsidiary of the mother company. Clayon Dough The new product, Clayon Dough (http://eng.dongapen.com/portfolio-item/clayon-dough-2/), is designed to be malleable before it dries, just like plasticine, and when it is dried, it turns into a crayon. After a 24-hour drying period, it does not melt or smudge when handled. The product is available in yellow, blue, green, red, white and black -- children will be able to mix and match different colors in any way they want, further increasing the freedom of playability. The previous clay materials were thrown away after it dries, but this product can be re-used and kept as drawing material, while the lifespan of the product can be prolonged by keeping it in a sealed container, making it different from the other products on the market. The producers explained that it has drawn a lot of attention from overseas buyers, including ones from the US, as the company utilized new materials to create the brand-new art education material. A spokesperson of Dong-A stated, "The product is drawing in a lot of attention for incorporating new materials to an environmentally friendly educational product, which is why it is being rated so highly." The company is also famous for their Gel-Marker Glass Colour, Line-Clay, Non-dry Signpen as well as many other functional children's art materials being sold worldwide. Dong-A Pencil has been nominated as a "Hi-Seoul Brand" by Seoul City's program to envigorate the city's small and medium-sized companies for their excellence in technology and business competency. View original content to download multimedia:http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/dong-a-pencil-introduces-clayon-dough----a-new-art-education-material-300746415.html
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Thailand's largest commercial property development ICONSIAM opens with dazzling US$30 million launch
BANGKOK, Nov. 9, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Thailand's most spectacular riverside landmark, ICONSIAM, today, opened with a dazzling programme that included the largest flying drone display ever organised in Southeast Asia with more than 1,500 drones, and attended by tens of thousands of well-wishers, celebrities and Thailand's 'Who's Who'. Thailand’s largest commercial property development ICONSIAM opens with dazzling US$30 million launch The US$1.65 billion landmark is one of Asia's most exciting new developments and is billed as a 750,000 square metre mega-destination that "brings together, in a single destination, a great riverside location with art, culture, lifestyle pursuits, endless dining options, super-luxury residences, and shopping. It's a place to regenerate and refresh, to be inspired and seek new ideas, and a place to discover the best of Thailand and the best on offer from around the world," according to Mrs. Chadatip Chutrakul, Director, ICONSIAM Co., Ltd. She said, "ICONSIAM is a destination - not a mall or a mixed-use development - and it is born of a joint creative effort that has united the hearts of Thai people from many different walks of life. They include experts from many disciplines and from many countries who love Thailand and want to contribute to a new symbol of Thailand, making Thais proud while also making visitors from around the world fall deeper in love with Thailand." She said, "ICONSIAM was created by a collaboration of unprecedented scale between Thai artists and experts from around the world. As Thais, we are also proud that the world's leading fashion and luxury brands have trusted us and created an impressive presence at ICONSIAM. They collaborated with ICONSIAM by thinking outside of the box and also, in a rare first, collaborated with Thai artists, allowing them to create masterpieces that integrate Thai themes and materials such as using Thai silk to decorate their stores." Among the outstanding features at ICONSIAM is the River Park - a 10,000 square metres riverside community space that is open to the public every day. There is also multimedia water feature, which is the longest in Southeast Asia, that is designed to be a global iconic attraction, "and do for Bangkok what the London Eye does for London and the Botanic Garden at the Marina Bay Sands does for Singapore," Mrs. Chutrakul said. On the ground floor is a four-acre space called SookSiam where communities from Thailand's 77 provinces present their creative capabilities, whether it be in products or performances. SookSiam aims to be a platform where provincial products can benefit from professional merchandising and marketing to help them penetrate international markets. There is also Thailand's most technologically advanced auditorium that aims to boost Thailand's international incentives and convention industry. It is scheduled to open in July 2019, at the same time as ICONSIAM's 'River Museum Bangkok' which will be the first world-class museum in Thailand and capable of hosting top world-touring exhibitions. Mrs. Chutrakul said, "ICONSIAM is also the first commercial development in Thailand to ever sponsor large-scale public infrastructure including the Golden Line Skytrain mass transit line as well as the improvement of public piers along the river to ease potential traffic congestion created by our huge destination." Supoj Chaiwatsirikul, Chief Executive Officer, ICONSIAM, said, "Our retail offerings are unmatched, with more than 7,000 Thai and international brands represented, many for the first time in Thailand and with new concepts and special products exclusively at ICONSIAM." Among the 'first-ever' brands and stores is Takashimaya, Japan's legendary department store; the first flagship Apple Store in Thailand; Japan's most successful cosmetics specialty store @Cosme; H&M with first-ever triplex store; Urban Revivo; the first outlet in Thailand for multi-brand sports fashion chain JD Sports; the first Nike Kicks Lounge in Southeast Asia; Asia's largest Adidas Original Store; and an area of 2,500 square metres called ICONCRAFT that presents Thailand's creativity at its best by assembling a vast array of art pieces and contemporary craftwork by Thais. ICONSIAM also houses luxury automotive brands including Rolls-Royce, Maserati, Mini, BMW Motorrad, Porsche, and Toyota, with BMW offering Virtual Reality (VR) experiences. He said, "Our opening extravaganza lasts for three days from the 9th to the 11th of November, during which time visitors are treated to a host of unforgettable shows and performances of national and global stature as well as unmatched promotions that offer visitors who choose to shop the chance to be awarded double the value of their spending in credit." Mr. Visit Malaisirirat, Chief Executive Officer of Magnolia Quality Development Corporation (MQDC), developer of the two residential towers at ICONSIAM, said, "Magnolia Waterfront Residences are 379 luxurious condominiums located by the river in a 70-floor tower. There is also a 52-floor, super-luxury tower that is the first Mandarin Oriental-branded residential development in Southeast Asia, with 146 super-luxury homes. Residences in both towers have raised the bar on quality and luxury in residential development in Thailand and brought them on a par with the best anywhere in the world, helping them achieve record prices in the city with a two-bedroom condominium starting at US$2.58 million." ICONSIAM is being developed by three of Thailand's most successful businesses, including Siam Piwat, the owner and operator of prestige retail developments such as Siam Center, Siam Paragon, and Siam Discovery; Magnolia Quality Development Corporation (MQDC), the owner and developer of luxury quality residential and mixed-use projects; and multi-national conglomerate Charoen Pokphand Group. Photo - https://photos.prnasia.com/prnh/20181109/2295382-1
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Respecting Intellectual Property & Stimulating Original Power -- "Better Design Better Life" Innovative Design Forum of China International Import Exp
SHANGHAI, Nov. 9, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- On November 8, as one of the main supporting events of the China International Import Expo, the Innovative Design Forum - "Better Design Better Life" was held in the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai). The Innovative Design Forum -- "Better Design Better Life" was held in the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai). Respecting Intellectual Property & Stimulating Original Power The "Shanghai Declaration" that "Respecting Intellectual Property & Stimulating Original Power" issued by the forum has attracted much attention. On one hand, new technologies, new designs, and new products are emerging one after another. On the other hand, plagiarism and imitation are becoming increasingly rampant, which have severely hampered the enthusiasm of the original creators. In this world-oriented innovation event, the declaration undoubtedly hurt the pain points of the global industry, and also made the audience who participated in the China International Import Expo have more thoughts. The Forum, under the auspices of China Furniture & Decoration Chamber of Commerce (CFDCC), jointly organized by Yuexing Group and China Furniture & Decoration Chamber of Commerce (CFDCC) - Designers Committee, and co-organized by DeTao Group. Top design innovation platforms and well-known design masters, industry organizations, design institutes and leading enterprises from China, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, the United States, Italy and other countries jointly proposed the Shanghai Declaration - Adhere to the original design, combat copying and plagiarizing, promote exchanges and cooperation, and create a better life together, practice the new mode of property rights protection, property rights creation, and legitimate use of property rights, promote international cooperation in service trade, accelerate the transformation and upgrading of industries, as well as achieving quality, efficiency and impetus transformation. In the view of Ding Zuohong, CPPCC Member, Member of standing committee of ACFIC, and Board Chairman of Yuexing Group, that the intellectual property, as a strategic resource for enterprises, industries and even the countries to improve their core competitiveness, have already highlighted an unprecedented important position. This declaration is not an empty talk, it was the voices and expectations of this industry. As one of the leading companies in the industry, Yuexing Group took the lead in exerting strength. Ding Zuohong said, "In the future, in the commercial complex projects of Yuexing Group, such as Yuexing Furnishings Mall and Global Harbor, we must strictly control and prevent the counterfeit and copycatting products, and hope to promote the protection of intellectual property rights of the entire service industry." Meanwhile, in order to service the full industry chain of "Better Life", join all intellectual resources together, and build a sharing mode of resources of design, manufacture and consumption globally, the first international trade platform focus on design service -- "Trading Center in Design Service (Furnishing)" will be located in Yuexing Furnishing Mall in Putuo District, Shanghai. Established the "AoTu" award to stimulate original design In order to stimulate the original design, the forum established the "AoTu Design Award". The "AoTu Design Award" is divided into nine categories including furniture design, interior design, soft furnishings, home accessories, smart technology, lighting design, art installations, exhibitions, and materials application, which means "the nine ways to meet a better life". Each category has five awards: "Gold, Wood, Water, Fire, and Earth". This award is committed to building an open source global designer sharing platform, through design-driven innovation, industry integration, model innovation, and to achieve the global sharing mechanism of original design intellectual resources, allowing design, production, and consumption resources to be shared globally. As the host of this forum, CFDCC said that the relationship between design and life is like the inseparable two sides of a coin. Their common foundation is to satisfy human needs and the goal is to benefit mankind. Life is the foundation of design, providing sources and materials for design; design is the need of life, bringing convenience and beauty to life. The "AoTu Design Award" will be promoted globally in the form of exhibitions, forums and events, and will stimulate global original design power through efforts to fully respect and protect intellectual property rights. The first "AoTu Design Award" will be announced in March 2019 at the "China International Furniture Fair" in Guangdong Province. Promote design innovation and present a better life Two professional masters was also invited to the forum to give keynote speeches. Mr. Hartmut Esslinger from the United States, is the father of international industrial design. He is the founder of Apple's Design Language, a lifelong friend of Steve Jobs and also the founder of the world-renowned design company Frog Design. He has won the e U.S. National Design Award Lifetime Achievement Award, the Rowe Lifetime Achievement Award, the Design Europa Lifetime Achievement Award, the WDO World Design Award, and other international design awards such as Red Dot, IF, and IDEA. Esslinger gave a speech on "Designing for a Better Life" from the perspective of design innovation. "Designing for a better life is the things that we do today," said Esslinger, "It will benefit tomorrow significantly." He also thinks that China has a lot of great designers, and hoping to work with Chinese designers on many great projects. Peter Mackey, who is a Director of Chapman Taylor, also gave a speech titled "Innovate Architectural Design Concept, Presenting a Beautiful Living Space" from the perspective of good relationship. He is the interior designer of the Yuexing Group's Shanghai Global Harbor Project. "Without Shanghai Global Harbor project in 2006, and without the support from Yuexing Group, Chapman Taylor won't go this far in China," said Peter Mackey, "Shanghai Global Harbor is a great success which was visited by over 500,000 people during the first week after its grand opening. We could say that designing is the pursuit of beauty, but Global Harbor is the model of creating a better life." In the panel discussion, as the host, Wang Min, former Dean of School of Design at China Central Academy of Fine Arts, talked with Ding Zuohong, Chairman of China Furniture & Decoration Chamber of Commerce (CFDCC), Wang Yongping, President of China Commercial Real Estate Association, He Mai, Leading Designer in Germany, Yu Zhenwei, Deputy President of Shanghai Institute of Visual Arts, Yu Jingyuan, Chairman of Mengtian Group Co., Ltd., and Wu Xingjie, CEO of AUPU Home Style Corporation Limited and others. They have conducted in-depth analysis and discussion of future trends of the content and future development of "Respecting Intellectual Property & Stimulating Original Power". All the guests in panel discussion agreed that China's consumption has been upgrading, from quality to brand, and now "taste". Therefore, elements of innovation must be added in many aspects to meet the needs of this new era. Also, the protection of IPR must be enhanced, which is significantly important to not only China, but worldwide. According to the statistics of the World Intellectual Property Organization, the trade volume between countries through the licensing trade based on "patent technology" has increased by several times every year. The "protection of intellectual property rights" emphasized in the design innovation forum is a strong support for promoting international cooperation in service trade. Image Attachments Links: http://asianetnews.net/view-attachment?attach-id=324090 View original content to download multimedia:http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/respecting-intellectual-property--stimulating-original-power----better-design-better-life-innovative-design-forum-of-china-international-import-expo-was-held-300747405.html
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Launch of ASEAN Super 8 -- A Mega Trade Event Combining 8 Leading Events Within the Construction, Energy and Built Environment
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Nov. 9, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Deputy Minister of Works, YB Tuan Haji Anuar Mohd Tahir announced and officiated the launch of the ASEAN Super 8 mega exhibition held in conjunction with International Construction Week (ICW) at a press conference held on 25 October 2018 at MITEC. From left Sr Sariah Abd Karib, Senior General Manager Corporate & Business Sector, General Tan Sri Dato Seri Panglima Mohd Azumi (RTD), Co-Chairman of UBM Malaysia, YB Tuan Haji Anuar Mohd Tahir, Deputy Minister of Works, Tan Sri Dr IR Ahmad Tajuddin Ali, Chairman of CIDB Malaysia, Dato’ Sri Zohari Bin Haji Akob, Secretary General Ministry of Works and Alun Jones, Country General Manager of UBM YB Tuan Haji Anuar Mohd Tahir, Deputy Minister of Works delivered his remarks the ICW and ASEAN Super 8 press conference UBM Malaysia will hold its biggest built industries exhibition in the ASEAN region -- ASEAN SUPER 8. Eight top regional industry exhibitions will be held together for the first time under one roof on 19 till 21 March 2019 at the country's biggest trade venue, Malaysia International Trade & Exhibition Centre (MITEC). Industries will have the opportunity to showcase innovations, source for suppliers, make valuable contacts with top industry players and stay updated with the latest developments in everything built environment related in this unique business trade platform. ASEAN Super 8 is the largest regional exhibition for the construction, engineering, energy, heavy machinery & equipment and security industries. The mega event will comprise eight power-packed industry leading events including ASEAN M&E, TENAGA, ASEAN SOLAR, ASEAN ECOLIGHT, ASEAN LIFT, IFSEC Southeast Asia, HEAVY MACH and ECOBUILD SEA. "The ASEAN Super 8 mega exhibition will enable construction industry stakeholders to be introduced to new products and technologies, as well as explore the innovations available in the market. This includes new sustainable materials and energy sources, innovative design approaches, as well as advances in digital technology, in line with the ICW 2019 theme of "Construction Beyond 2020", said Tan Sri Dr. Ir. Ahmad Tajuddin Ali. ASEAN SUPER 8 is expected to attract 20,000 trade visitors, 1,150 exhibiting companies, and 15 country group pavilions, 300 group visits from corporate, government bodies, associations and universities. ASEAN SUPER 8 will feature more than 200 sessions to conduct Business Matching by MATRADE and CIDB Trade Visitors. General Tan Sri Dato Seri Panglima Mohd Azumi (RTD), Co-Chairman of UBM Malaysia said, "ASEAN SUPER 8 will be one of UBM Malaysia's biggest events showcasing the latest developments across the entire spectrum of construction in one venue." ASEAN SUPER 8 will be held at The Malaysia International Trade & Exhibition Centre (MITEC) which is Malaysia's largest and most innovative exhibition centre with over 13.1 acres of flexible function or exhibition space and fully equipped state-of-the-art facilities. It is the first component and flagship venue of the new KL Metropolis, a 'city within a city' development that is envisioned to be Kuala Lumpur's "International Trade and Exhibition City" and will play a key role in the building of a sustainable and inclusive economy. The ASEAN SUPER 8 event is endorsed by Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) and supported by Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB) Malaysia. About UBM Asia -- the show organiser (www.ubm.com) We Create Business For You Owned by UBM plc listed on the London Stock Exchange, UBM Asia is Asia's leading exhibition organiser and with a track record spanning over 30 years. UBM Asia operates in 21 market sectors with 160 dynamic face-to-face exhibitions, 75 high-level professional conferences, 28 targeted trade publications, 18 round-the-clock vertical portals and virtual event services for over 1,000,000 quality exhibitors, visitors, conference delegates, advertisers and subscribers from all over the world. We provide a non-stop diversified global service for high-value business matching, quality market news and online trading networks. In ASEAN, UBM Asia operates from its offices in Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Singapore, Vietnam and the Philippines with over 50 events in this region. For media enquiries, please contact Shyan Tan at shyan.tan@ubm.com Photo - https://photos.prnasia.com/prnh/20181109/2294125-1-aPhoto - https://photos.prnasia.com/prnh/20181109/2294125-1-bLogo - https://photos.prnasia.com/prnh/20170222/8521701055LOGORelated Links :http://www.ubm.com
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New Book Traces Humankind's 14-billion-year Journey
SINGAPORE, Nov. 9, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Wildtype Books has published Sydney Brenner's 10-on-10: The Chronicles of Evolution, a richly illustrated volume that brings readers on a whirlwind tour through 14 billion years of evolutionary history, from the beginnings of the universe to the rise of humankind and beyond. The brainchild of Nobel laureate Sydney Brenner, a genetics pioneer who discovered how to read the code of life, the book presents insights from 24 prominent thinkers on how humans found their place in the universe. It walks us through ten logarithmic scales of time from the Big Bang to the present, spanning the appearance of multicellular life forms, the evolution of humans, and the emergence of language, culture and technology. Among the world-renowned experts who contributed to the book are: Molecular biology pioneer and Nobel laureate Sydney Brenner, who studies genomes and their evolution; Nobel laureate Jack Szostak, who studies the origin of biological life; Paleogeneticist Svante Pääbo, whose laboratory has sequenced the genomes of Neanderthals, Denisovans and other early humans; Complexity economics expert W. Brian Arthur, whose research focuses on the social and economic impact of technology and innovation; and Public intellectual Helga Nowotny, who studies the intersection of science, technology and society. "This wonderfully anthropocentric and chronocentric book throws ten logs on the fiery topics of evolution," said Professor George Church of Harvard University. "A must-read -- next to Hawking's A Brief History of Time and Bryson's A Short History of Nearly Everything." About Wildtype Media Group Pte Ltd Combining savvy communication with technical rigor, Wildtype Media Group is Asia's leading STEM-focused media company, spanning digital, print, custom publishing and events. Brands under Wildtype Media Group include Wildtype Books and the flagship Asian Scientist Magazine and Supercomputing Asia, award-winning titles available in print and online. Please visit https://www.wildtype.media for more information. About Sydney Brenner Sydney Brenner was born in 1927 in South Africa, and later received his DPhil from Oxford University, UK. One of the pioneers of modern molecular biology, Brenner was instrumental in deciphering the basic principles of the genetic code. In the 1960s, together with Francis Crick, Brenner showed that the code is composed of non-overlapping triplets; in collaboration with François Jacob and Matthew Meselson, he went on to demonstrate the existence of messenger RNA. Brenner is also known for spearheading the use of the nematode worm Caenorhabditis elegans as a model organism for understanding human biology. He was later awarded the 2002 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine (with H. Robert Horvitz and John E. Sulston) for his work in C. elegans on the genetics of programmed cell death. In the genomic era, Brenner developed new methods for next-generation DNA sequencing, and initiated a project to sequence the compact genome of the Japanese pufferfish or fugu. Brenner is currently scientific advisor to the chairman at the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), Singapore, and an adjunct professor at the Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, Nanyang Technology University, Singapore, among other affiliations. He continues to work on genomes and their evolution. Chapter Authors Life In The Habitable Zone (John D. Barrow) From Clay To The Code Of Life (Hyman Hartman) Stepping Up To Life (Jack W. Szostak) When Cells Get Creative (Giulia Rancati and Norman Pavelka) Finding Strength In Numbers (Detlev Arendt) There And Back Again (Per Ahlberg) Conquest Of The Land And Sea (Byrappa Venkatesh) A Salute To Our Placoderm Pioneers (John A. Long) Warming Up To Mammals (Harris Lewin) All In The Family (Francis Thackeray) Lessons From Our Inner Neanderthal (Svante Pääbo) Wired For Intelligence (Terrence Sejnowski) Getting Smart About Learning (Atsushi Iriki) More Than Just Small Talk (Tecumseh Fitch) The Logic Of Cultural Evolution (Roland Fletcher) Going With The (Information) Flow (Sander van der Leeuw) Lingo With A Life Of Its Own (N. J. Enfield) How We Became Modern (W. Brian Arthur) The Creative Destruction Of Evolution (Stefan Thurner) The Challenge Of The Anthropocene (J. Stephen Lansing) Difficult Questions In Evolution (Eörs Szathmáry) An Evolving View On Evolution (Gerd B. Müller) The Humble View From Inside Evolution (Helga Nowotny) Epilogue (Sydney Brenner) CONTACT: Rebecca Tan, Managing Editor, rebecca@asianscientist.com, +65-9383-6800 (m), +65-6909-2279 (o) View original content:http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/new-book-traces-humankinds-14-billion-year-journey-300743102.htmlRelated Links :https://www.wildtype.media
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LONGi Solar rewrites the world record of PERC module conversion efficiency at 20.83%
XI'AN, China, Nov. 9, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- On November 8th, LONGi Solar announced that tests conducted by TUV-SUD, an independent third-party test institute, proved the photoelectric conversion efficiency of LONGi Solar's 60-cell PERC module reached 20.83%, breaking the monocrystalline PERC module efficiency world record. This is the fourth time in 2018 that LONGi Solar had renewed its world record of module efficiency. Photoelectric conversion efficiency has gained a lot of attention in the development of photovoltaic technology as it directly corelates to lowering photovoltaic LCOE. Improvements in module conversion efficiency are linked to lower cost. Meeting customers' satisfaction with optimal module efficiency and system efficiency is a key issue that needs to be addressed in the R&D of high-efficiency cells and modules. LONGi Solar has continuously focused on the improvement of conversion efficiency, strengthened its R&D and leads the industry in strategic layout and technical gains of high-efficiency products. In particular, its high-efficiency cell and module technology flourishes with innovations such as new bifacial, half-cut-cell and shingled-cell technology. In the three consecutive years from 2016 to 2018, three generations of Hi-MO products based on PERC technology were launched, leading the trend of PERC efficiency improvements in the industry. Dr. Lv Jun, Vice President of LONGi Solar, said: "LONGi Solar has been exploring the value of PERC products in recent years and keeps pushing the boundaries of PERC technology so as to further improve the cost performance. The new breakthrough of module conversion efficiency this time further proves the development headroom of PERC. We firmly believe PERC will play greater technical possibility in the next three years to effectively improve power generation efficiency and reliability of photovoltaic system, lower LCOE and bring higher benefits for customers." The breakthroughs in high-efficiency modules cannot be separated from efficient cell technology. From April 2017 to February 2018, LONGi Solar had improved its PERC cell efficiency five times, breaking the 23% mass production efficiency. Currently, all cell production lines of LONGi Solar will be upgraded to PERC to fully meet the demand of the global market for next generation high-efficiency PERC products. Logo - https://photos.prnasia.com/prnh/20181108/2292512-1-LOGO
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GCL-SI and DuPont Photovoltaic Solutions Sign Strategic Collaboration Agreement At CIIE
SHANGHAI, Nov. 9, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- GCL System Integration Technology Co., Ltd. (SZ: 002506) (GCL-SI), the world's leading one-stop solutions provider for solar projects, has sealed a strategic collaboration agreement with DuPont Photovoltaic Solutions (DuPont) during the 1st China International Import Expo (CIIE) in Shanghai. The two companies will work to advance the quality of photovoltaic (PV) products through innovation and make solar adoption more accessible worldwide. GCL-SI and DuPont Photovoltaic Solutions Sign Strategic Collaboration Agreement At CIIE "We are very pleased to forge this in-depth partnership with DuPont. The DuPont™ Tedlar® PVF film has always been the prime choice for our modules and I'm confident that our cooperation will further enhance the quality, performance and reliability of our products," said Xin Luo, Chairman of GCL-SI. As global demand for new sources of energy has continued to grow, scientific innovations in the PV industry are of great significance. In the past five decades, DuPont has been at the forefront of solar innovation, according to Eric Wang, Global Commercial Director at DuPont Photovoltaic Solutions. "We are very excited to showcase our innovative achievement at the CIIE and build strategic ties with GCL-SI. Our commitment to innovation has helped us create PV materials that stand the test of time and drive sustainable growth in the PV industry." According to Wang, more than half of the world's solar panels installed since 1975 have DuPont materials in them. DuPontTM Tedlar® film-based backsheet is the only backsheet material proven to protect solar panels for over 30 years in all weather conditions with an aim of maximizing durability and reliability and minimizing system defects. Revenue from PV products manufacturing has fallen in recent years, as the market has been flooded with PV modules and products that have not been tested or that do not meet the toughest industry standards. It is a common objective throughout the PV industry to improve investment returns to that of the last 25 years while lowering overall costs. In that sense, the quality of PV materials is key. Working with partners such as DuPont, GCL-SI aims to provide top-quality PV products and holistic solutions for new energy systems. GCL-SI now has six manufacturing centers for PV modules around the world with a total output of 6 GW. About DowDuPont Specialty Products Division DowDuPont Specialty Products, a division of DowDuPont (NYSE: DWDP), is a global innovation leader with technology-based materials, ingredients and solutions that help transform industries and everyday life. Our employees apply diverse science and expertise to help customers advance their best ideas and deliver essential innovations in key markets including electronics, transportation, building and construction, health and wellness, food and worker safety. DowDuPont intends to separate the Specialty Products Division, which will be called DuPont, into an independent, publicly traded company. More information can be found at www.dow-dupont.com. About GCL-SI GCL System Integration Technology Co., Ltd. (SZ: 002506) (GCL-SI), is part of the GOLDEN CONCORD Group (GCL). GCL-SI delivers a one-stop, cutting-edge, integrated energy system and is committed to becoming the world's leading solar energy company.
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Canadian Solar Subsidiary Recurrent Energy Signs Build-Transfer Agreement with Entergy on 100 MWac Mississippi Solar Project
GUELPH, Ontario, Nov. 8, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Canadian Solar Inc. ("Canadian Solar") (NASDAQ: CSIQ), today announced its wholly owned subsidiary Recurrent Energy, LLC ("Recurrent Energy") has signed a build-transfer agreement ("BTA") for a base purchase price of approximately $138.4 million with Entergy Mississippi on a 100 megawatt ("MWac") solar photovoltaic project. One of the first solar BTAs to be signed in the U.S., this agreement is expected to provide Entergy with the largest utility-owned solar facility in the state of Mississippi, pending approval by the Mississippi Public Service Commission. The 100 MWac Sunflower solar project, located on approximately 1,000 acres in Sunflower County, Mississippi, is being developed by Recurrent Energy. Once the facility is operational, which is expected by mid-2022, Entergy Mississippi will own the Sunflower project, allowing the regulated utility to power more than 16,000 homes with clean electricity. "Across the globe, we continue to witness an evolution in the relationship that utilities have with solar energy," said Dr. Shawn Qu, chairman and chief executive officer of Canadian Solar. "This agreement marks one of the first build-transfer agreements for solar to be executed in the U.S., and we are very proud to have partnered with Entergy on this landmark deal. We look forward to a continued partnership on this and future projects." The Sunflower project will use single-axis trackers and is expected to create approximately 360 jobs during construction. About Recurrent Energy Recurrent Energy is a leading utility-scale solar and storage project developer, delivering competitive, clean electricity to large energy buyers. Based in the U.S., Recurrent Energy is a wholly owned subsidiary of Canadian Solar Inc. and functions as Canadian Solar's U.S. project development arm. Recurrent Energy has approximately 5 GW of solar and storage projects in development in the U.S. Additional details are available at www.recurrentenergy.com. About Canadian Solar Inc. Founded in 2001 in Canada, Canadian Solar is one of the world's largest and foremost solar power companies. As a leading manufacturer of solar photovoltaic modules and provider of solar energy solutions, Canadian Solar also has a geographically diversified pipeline of utility-scale power projects in various stages of development. In the past 17 years, Canadian Solar has successfully delivered over 29 GW of premium quality modules to over 100 countries around the world. Furthermore, Canadian Solar is one of the most bankable companies in the solar industry, having been publicly listed on NASDAQ since 2006. For additional information about the company, follow Canadian Solar on LinkedIn or visit www.canadiansolar.com. Canadian Solar's Safe Harbor/Forward-Looking Statements Certain statements in this press release are forward-looking statements that involve a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially. These statements are made under the "Safe Harbor" provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by such terms as "believes," "expects," "anticipates," "intends," "estimates," the negative of these terms, or other comparable terminology. Factors that could cause actual results to differ include general business and economic conditions and the state of the solar industry; governmental support for the deployment of solar power; future available supplies of high-purity silicon; demand for end-use products by consumers and inventory levels of such products in the supply chain; changes in demand from significant customers; changes in demand from major markets such as Japan, the U.S., India and China; changes in customer order patterns; changes in product mix; capacity utilization; level of competition; pricing pressure and declines in average selling prices; delays in new product introduction; delays in utility-scale project approval process; delays in utility-scale project construction; delays in the completion of project sales; continued success in technological innovations and delivery of products with the features customers demand; shortage in supply of materials or capacity requirements; availability of financing; exchange rate fluctuations; litigation and other risks as described in the Company's SEC filings, including its annual report on Form 20-F filed on April 26, 2018. Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in the forward looking statements are reasonable, it cannot guarantee future results, level of activity, performance, or achievements. Investors should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. All information provided in this press release is as of today's date, unless otherwise stated, and Canadian Solar undertakes no duty to update such information, except as required under applicable law. View original content:http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/canadian-solar-subsidiary-recurrent-energy-signs-build-transfer-agreement-with-entergy-on-100-mwac-mississippi-solar-project-300746357.htmlRelated Links :http://www.canadiansolar.com
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ReneSola Signs Letter of Intent to Sell Solar Projects in Poland
SHANGHAI, Nov. 8, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- ReneSola Ltd ("ReneSola" or the "Company") (www.renesolapower.com) (NYSE: SOL), a leading fully integrated solar project developer, today announced that it entered into a letter of intent (LOI) to sell its 55MW solar projects in Poland to Chroma Impact Investment (Chroma, please visit www.chroma.eu), a global investor in renewable energy, focusing on large-scale solar, B2B and storage projects. Pursuant to the LOI, Chroma will acquire ReneSola's 55 MW of solar projects in Poland, each with a capacity of 1 MW. All of these projects will sell power under Poland's Contract for Difference (CFD) regime and are eligible for a 15-year guaranteed tariff. Among the 55MW of projects, 14MW have been connected. The rest of the projects are under construction and are expected to be fully operational by the first half of 2019. Xianshou Li, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of ReneSola, commented: "This LOI demonstrates our ability to develop and monetize solar projects across different geographies. Poland is a key market for us, and ReneSola is one of the largest project developers in the region. Upon completing this transaction, we will show our ability to unlock value in our projects at various points along the development cycle. We expect Poland to be a growth market in the years ahead, and we look forward to further supporting solar deployment in the region." About ReneSola Founded in 2005, and listed on the New York Stock Exchange in 2008, ReneSola (NYSE: SOL) is an international leading brand of solar project developer. Leveraging its global presence and solid experience in the industry, ReneSola is well positioned to develop green energy projects with attractive return around the world. For more information, please visit www.renesolapower.com. For investor and media inquiries, please contact: In China: ReneSola LtdMr. Johnny Pan+86 (21) 6280-9180 x131 ir@renesolapower.com The Blueshirt Group AsiaMr. Gary Dvorchak, CFA+86 (138) 1079-1480gary@blueshirtgroup.com In the United States: The Blueshirt Group Mr. Ralph Fong+1 (415) 489-2195ralph@blueshirtgroup.com Chroma Impact InvestmentMr. Christophe Guisset+32 475 930 955c.guisset@chroma.eu View original content to download multimedia:http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/renesola-signs-letter-of-intent-to-sell-solar-projects-in-poland-300746355.htmlRelated Links :http://www.renesolapower.com
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JinkoSolar Recognized for Best Corporate Governance by The Asset Magazine
SHANGHAI, Nov. 8, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- JinkoSolar Holding Co., Ltd. ("JinkoSolar" or "Company"), (NYSE code：JKS) one of the world's largest solar module manufacturers, today announced it received the "2018 Best Corporate Governance" award by The Asset Magazine, an integrated multi-media company serving the elite community of leading corporate and financial decision makers in Asia, in recognition for its outstanding management, corporate governance and business practice standards. As an outstanding solar PV company, JinkoSolar is committed to upholding high standards of compliance, objectivity, integrity, and fairness as well as the principles of open and transparent information disclosures. JinkoSolar believes these standards will enhance communication and understanding between the Company, its board members, investors and other stakeholders. "We are honored to receive this prestigious award, which recognizes the Company's efforts to strengthen corporate governance and management as well as increase transparency. Looking forward, the Company will continue to maintain high standards of corporate governance to create long-term value for its shareholders, customers, employees and society," commented Mr. Xiande Li, Chairman of JinkoSolar. About JinkoSolar Holding Co., Ltd. JinkoSolar (NYSE: JKS) is one of the world's largest and foremost solar module manufacturers. JinkoSolar distributes its solar products and sells its solutions and services to a diversified international utility, commercial and residential customer base in China, the United States, Japan, Germany, the United Kingdom, Chile, South Africa, India, Mexico, Brazil, the United Arab Emirates, Italy, Spain, France, Belgium, and other countries and regions. JinkoSolar has built a vertically integrated solar product value chain, with an integrated annual capacity of 9 GW for silicon ingots and wafers, 5 GW for solar cells, and 9 GW for solar modules, as of June 30, 2018. JinkoSolar has over 12,000 employees across its 6 productions facilities globally, 15 oversea subsidiaries in Japan (2), Singapore, India, Turkey, Germany, Italy, Switzerland, United States, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Chile, Australia and United Arab Emirates, and global sales teams in United Kingdom, Bulgaria, Greece, Romania, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Morocco, Ghana, Kenya, South Africa, Costa Rica, Colombia, Panama and Argentina. To find out more, please see: www.jinkosolar.com Safe Harbor Statement This press release contains forward-looking statements. These statements constitute "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, and as defined in the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as "will," "expects," "anticipates," "future," "intends, "plans," "believes," "estimates" and similar statements. Among other things, the quotations from management in this press release and the Company's operations and business outlook, contain forward-looking statements. Such statements involve certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. Further information regarding these and other risks is included in JinkoSolar's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including its annual report on Form 20-F. Except as required by law, the Company does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. For investor and media inquiries, please contact: In China:Mr. Sebastian LiuJinkoSolar Holding Co., Ltd.Tel: +86-21-5183-3056Email: pr@jinkosolar.com View original content:http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/jinkosolar-recognized-for-best-corporate-governance-by-the-asset-magazine-300746394.htmlRelated Links :http://www.jinkosolar.com
