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Milken Institute Asia Center Wins Outstanding Event Organizer at 2021 Singapore Tourism Awards
The 2020 Asia Summit organized by Milken Institute Asia Center was the first large-scale event hosted in Singapore amid the pandemic, and it combined virtual, in-person, and holographic components as part of its experience. SINGAPORE, July 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Milken Institute Asia Center has been named an "Outstanding Event Organizer" at the 2021 Singapore Tourism Awards. This award is a testament to the Institute's vast and influential audience and its convening power as senior leaders across sectors gathered to discuss trends and challenges faced by communities in Asia and propose practical, scalable solutions. A new frontier for event convenings: The 2020 Asia Summit hosted at the Marina Bay Sands Grand Ballroom featured a 4D holographic stage and cinematic projectors, allowing high profile speakers and participants to interact and join the event from any part of the world. (Fireside chat with Michael Milken, chairman of the Milken Institute, via hologram) A new frontier for event convenings: The 2020 Asia Summit hosted at the Marina Bay Sands Grand Ballroom featured a 4D holographic stage and cinematic projectors, allowing high profile speakers and participants to interact and join the event from any part of the world. (In-person and virtual speakers discussing ESG at the Asia Summit) The Singapore Tourism Awards is organized by the Singapore Tourism Board and recognizes individuals and organizations for delivering outstanding experiences and demonstrating enterprise excellence. This year, Milken Institute Asia Center was one of 77 finalists nominated across the Experience Excellence, Enterprise Excellence and Customer Service categories. Taking place across three days of virtual and in-person programming, the Asia Summit hosted 200 in-person attendees and 1,100 global leaders and senior executives online. In keeping with the Center's commitment to ensuring the safety and well-being of its participants, the 2020 Asia Summit operated under strict guidelines and safety measures. All staff, in-person attendees, and representatives from the media had to undergo Antigen Rapid Testing (ART) before entering the venue and adhere to zoning rules and safe distancing guidelines throughout the event. "It is an honor to be recognized by the Singapore Tourism Awards. Since the inception of the Milken Institute Asia Summit in 2013, we have constantly reinvented our event as the nexus to convene global leaders and high-level executives to discuss collaborative solutions on critical issues and challenges unique to Asia," said Laura Deal Lacey, Executive Director of the Milken Institute Asia Center. "I would like to thank the Singapore Tourism Board for their continuous support throughout the years and look forward to working with them for years to come." Notable global leaders who spoke at last year's Summit include: Heenam Choi, CEO of KIC Paulo Guedes, Minister of Economy, Brazil Piyush Gupta, CEO, DBS Group S. Iswaran, Minister for Transport & Minister-in-charge of Trade Relations, Republic of Singapore Yuriko Koike, Governor of Tokyo, Japan Yasuhide Nakayama, State Minister of Defense, Japan Rt. Hon. Elizabeth Truss, Secretary of State for International Trade, President of the Board of Trade, Minister for Women and Equalities, United Kingdom "The 'Outstanding Event Organizer' award is well-deserved, given Milken Institute Asia Center's ability to bring global leaders to Singapore and host high-level dialogues safely through technology and new protocols," said Dr Edward Koh, Executive Director, Conventions, Meetings & Incentive Travel, Singapore Tourism Board. "Milken Institute has been a valued partner for Singapore Tourism Board since 2013 and we look forward to working with them again this year on the 2021 Milken Institute Asia Summit." Learn more about the 2020 Asia Summit here. For information about the 2021 Milken Institute Asia Summit, please visit www.asia-summit.org. Please direct media queries about the award to Yeen Chong at ychong@milkeninstitute.org. Press and media friends can download photos from the event here. These are available for use with attribution to Milken Institute. About the Milken Institute The Milken Institute is a nonprofit, nonpartisan think tank that helps people build meaningful lives in which they can experience health and well-being, pursue effective education and gainful employment, and access the resources required to create ever-expanding opportunities for themselves and their broader communities. For more information, visit www.milkeninstitute.org. About the Milken Institute Asia Center The Milken Institute Asia Center extends the reach and impact of Milken Institute programs, events, and research to the Asia-Pacific region. We identify opportunities to leverage the Institute's global network to tackle regional challenges, as well as to integrate the region's perspectives into the development of solutions to persistent global challenges. Milken Institute Asia Summit The Milken Institute Asia Summit brings the ambitious spirit of the Milken Institute's flagship Global Conference to Singapore. The Asia Summit brings together over 1,800 CEOs, senior government officials, high-level finance executives, institutional investors, and philanthropists from around the world to address challenges and propose workable solutions. Related Links :https://www.milkeninstitute.org
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Udmurtneft celebrates 15 years under management of Rosneft and Sinopec
MOSCOW, July 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- JSC Udmurtneft celebrates 15 years of joint operation under the management of Rosneft and China Petrochemical Corporation, Sinopec. In 2006, Sinopec entered the share capital of Udmurtneft and became the first Chinese company to participate in an oil and gas production project in the territory of Russia. Udmurtneft is the leader of the fuel and energy sector of the Udmurt Republic. Its annual production amounts to around 6 million tons of oil, or 60% of the region's total oil production. Over 15 years of collaboration of Rosneft and Sinopec, the company has produced over 91 million tons and drilled more than 1,200 new wells. Over this period, the volume of exploitation drilling has grown 6.3 times, and the footage in exploitation drilling has increased 8 times. Today, Udmurtneft operates more than 3,800 wells. Since the beginning of 2020, Udmurtneft has implemented over 1,300 activities in line with its geological and technical activities programme. One of the key objectives of Udmurtneft is to expand the resource base. Over 15 years, the total increase in recoverable reserves in the AB1 category has exceeded 109 million tons of oil. Since 2006, due to exploration works, the increase in reserves has exceeded 70 million tons of oil, 1,244 sq km was explored through 3D seismic survey and more than 4,000 lin km was explored with the 2D method. The total remaining recoverable reserves of the company make up about 200 million tons. Digitalisation and automation are among the crucial development directions for Udmurtneft. Over 60% of oil treatment and transportation facilities and almost 70% of production wells have been automated by now, and digital models for 24 fields have been created. Udmurtneft successfully implements the Energy Saving Programme to improve energy efficiency. In 2016, the company implemented the Energy Management System meeting the requirements of the international standard ISO 50001:2018 "Energy Management System". Over 15 years, annual energy savings have increased by 45%, reaching 44 million kWh in 2020. As part of joint work, the total volume of investments increased by 3.2 times and amounted to 120 billion rubles. During this period 38 capital construction projects, 775 km of pipelines, 205 well pads and 900 wells were brought into production. Udmurtneft implements the programme "Improvement of Pipeline Reliability". Since 2006, more than 1,800 km of pipelines have been repaired and replaced, the total number of equipment failures has decreased by 1.5 times. The total stock of active pipelines exceeds 4,500 km. Udmurtneft is the largest taxpayer, employer and investor in Udmurtia. The share of the company's tax payments to the consolidated budget of the Udmurt Republic amounted to 6% in 2020. Over 15 years, tax payments to the consolidated budget of the Republic have increased by 1.5 times. For many years, socially significant charity projects have been implemented, the regional infrastructure in the areas of Udmurtneft's production activity has been improved. The company allocates funds for land improvement and development of socially important objects in the region. Udmurtneft is an example of successful cooperation of Rosneft and Sinopec that contributes to strengthening strategic energy partnership relations between Russia and China. Over 15 years, the fuel and energy products supply (oil, petroleum products, coal, and electricity) from Russia to China has grown manifold. As a result, Russia has become the largest supplier of energy resources to China.Related Links :http://www.rosneft.com
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3-Day Sands Shopping Carnival Now Open at Cotai Expo - Free Admission
Family-friendly event July 23-25 supports Consume for the Economy initiative and consumption e-voucher schemeProvides a free business platform for local SMEs and Sands retailersMACAO, July 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Sands China Ltd. officially launched the 2021 Sands Shopping Carnival Friday at The Venetian Macao with an opening ceremony attended by representatives from the government, finance and business sectors. Sands China Ltd. President Dr. Wilfred Wong speaks at the opening ceremony of the 2021 Sands Shopping Carnival Friday at The Venetian Macao’s Cotai Expo. The free-admission carnival is the largest sale event in Macao and is open to the public noon to 10 p.m. daily, July 23-25 at Cotai Expo Halls A and B. Guests of honour officiate the opening ceremony of the 2021 Sands Shopping Carnival Friday at The Venetian Macao’s Cotai Expo. Guests of honour receive a guided tour of the Sands Shopping Carnival Friday at The Venetian Macao’s Cotai Expo, after officiating the opening ceremony. The popular weekend shopping and leisure hotspot is back for a second year, after last year's inaugural event welcomed more than 100,000 visitors. The free-admission carnival is the largest sale event in Macao and is open to the public noon to 10 p.m. daily, July 23-25 at Cotai Expo Halls A and B. Carnival visitors can use the free parking at Cotai Expo, or take complimentary shuttle buses to and from the carnival and various points throughout the city: Luso International Banking Ltd. Head Office, iSquare (Iao Hon) and Taipa Central Park. "Come rain or shine, Sands China remains unwavering in our commitment to uphold the business philosophy of supporting the growth of SMEs," said Dr. Wilfred Wong, president of Sands China Ltd. "We have not forgotten our roots, and are glad to once again provide a quality business platform – spanning diverse industries and fields such as distinctive shops, old Macao stores, IP-protected brands and food specialties – for local SMEs and Sands retailers amid the pandemic, thereby helping promote Macao's image as a 'safe tourist destination.' Gathering feedback from exhibitors and attendees last year, we have made this year's carnival even better in scale and layout, range of activities, and overall experience. The company is grateful for the continued support of the Central and Macao governments, and our thanks go to the Macao Chamber of Commerce, the Economic and Technological Development Bureau, the Macao Government Tourism Office, the Macao Trade and Investment Promotion Institute, the Macau Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau, and all of the event sponsors and supporters." Besides keeping booths free for exhibitors, Sands China added 10 per cent more booths this year, totalling over 560. The company also expanded the children's area and food court, and added a Macao Original IP Zone and Green Lifestyle Zone in pace with social development trends. The carnival also accepts various wireless payment methods for the convenience of both local residents and tourists. The 2021 Sands Shopping Carnival is organised by Sands China Ltd., co-organised by the Macao Chamber of Commerce, supported by the Economic and Technological Development Bureau, the Macao Government Tourism Office, and the Macao Trade and Investment Promotion Institute, and sponsored by Bank of China, ICBC, BNU, and Bank of Communications. Chui Yuk Lum, vice president of the board of directors of the Macao Chamber of Commerce, said: "Following the success of last year's inaugural edition of the Sands Shopping Carnival, which aimed to provide a free business platform for local SMEs and Sands retailers, the Macao Chamber of Commerce is very pleased to partner with Sands China again this year to bring back this large-scale carnival – with COVID-19 largely under control in the city. We hope that this event will drive more large-scale enterprises to support local SMEs, in turn helping them navigate the difficulties brought on by the pandemic." Carnival visitors can enjoy browsing nine zones at the 21,000-square-metre exhibition: Household Products, Parenting and Family, Gourmet, Food Court, Sands Retailers, Cultural & Creative, Green Lifestyle, Kids Area, and Macao Original IP. Featuring shopping, food, and family-friendly entertainment, activities and games, highlights of the Friday-Sunday carnival include: Over 560 retail booths offering some of the best deals in town, including MOP 1 products and discounts up to 90 per cent off from Sands retailers BNU Presents: Food Court, featuring international cuisine and eco-friendly tableware Bank of Communications presents: "Play and Fun" Kids Area, with inflatable slides, game booths, sports games and more ICBC ePay Presents: Karaoke King Singing Competition 2021, featuring adult and teenage categories, with preliminary rounds on Friday and Saturday, and the final round and award ceremony on Sunday BOC Smart Kids Presents: Little Master Chef Workshop, a free food-prep and decorating activity for children, led by Sands China's food and beverage team, with donuts, pizza, dumplings and more Daily lucky draws The carnival's opening ceremony on Friday was officiated by Zuo Xianghua, deputy director general of the Economic Affairs Department of the Central People's Government Liaison Office in the Macao SAR; Maria Helena de Senna Fernandes, director of the Macao Government Tourism Office; Lau Kit Lon, acting head of the Economic Activities Development Department of the Economic and Technological Development Bureau; Vincent U, executive director of the Macao Trade and Investment Promotion Institute (IPIM); Chan Ioc Sut, head of the Research and Investigation Department of the Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau; Chui; Stephen Ieong, managing director of Bank of China Macau Branch; Huang Xianjun, deputy chief executive officer of ICBC (Macau); Carlos Cid Alvares, chief executive officer of BNU Macau; Xia Ying, vice president of Bank of Communications; Dr. Wong; Grant Chum, chief operating officer of Sands China Ltd.; and Dave Sun, senior vice president and chief financial officer of Sands China Ltd. Sands China is once again implementing a series of strict sanitisation and safety measures to safeguard public health at the carnival and prevent the transmission of COVID-19. These include, among others: temperature checks upon entry; monitoring of crowd size to ensure a safe number of participants; mandatory face masks and health code checks; socially distanced booths; plastic partitions on food court tables; regular sanitisation and cleaning of public areas and kids' facilities; and disinfectants and hand sanitisers at all booths and at all carnival entry and exit points. The Sands Shopping Carnival provides an ideal shopping and leisure summer hotspot for families under one roof, and aims to give back to the community by offering the best deals to Macao residents and tourists in order to stimulate domestic consumption and help boost the economy. More information about the 2021 Sands Shopping Carnival is available at the event's official website at https://en.sandsresortsmacao.com/shopping/sands-shopping-carnival-2021.html. About Sands China Ltd. Sands China Ltd. (Sands China or the Company) is incorporated in the Cayman Islands with limited liability and is listed on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (HKEx: 1928). Sands China is the largest operator of integrated resorts in Macao. The Company's integrated resorts on the Cotai Strip comprise The Venetian® Macao, The Plaza® Macao, The Parisian Macao and The Londoner® Macao. The Company also owns and operates Sands® Macao on the Macao peninsula. The Company's portfolio features a diversified mix of leisure and business attractions and transportation operations, including large meeting and convention facilities; a wide range of restaurants; shopping malls; world-class entertainment at the Cotai Arena, The Venetian Theatre, The Parisian Theatre, the Londoner Theatre and the Sands Theatre; and a high-speed Cotai Water Jet ferry service between Hong Kong and Macao. The Company's Cotai Strip portfolio has the goal of contributing to Macao's transformation into a world centre of tourism and leisure. Sands China is a subsidiary of global resort developer Las Vegas Sands Corp. (NYSE: LVS). For more information, please visit www.sandschinaltd.com. Media contacts: Corporate Communications, Venetian Macau LimitedMabel WuTel: +853 8118 2268Email: mabel.wu@sands.com.mo Jesse ChiangTel: +853 8118 2054Email: jesse.chiang@sands.com.mo Related Links :http://en.sandsresortsmacao.comhttp://www.sandschinaltd.com
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The Westin Surabaya Distributes Garden-to-Table Meals for Frontliners and COVID-19 Patients
The Westin Surabaya steps up to provide wholesome meals to healthcare workers and COVID-19 patients in Asrama Haji Surabaya, one of Surabaya's largest coronavirus' treatment centers.SURABAYA, Indonesia, July 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The team at the 5-stars, The Westin Surabaya, pulled together to donate meals for healthcare workers and COVID-19 patients in Asrama Haji Surabaya, one of the city's largest coronavirus' treatment centers. The food and drinks were delivered on July 19, in partnership with the Surabaya government's COVID-19 volunteer association. Chef Twedi Martatna and Chef Hijrah Mustofa, harvesting plants from The Westin Surabaya's botanical garden These donations, which continue The Westin Surabaya's commitment to supporting people and communities where it operates, included 150 food and drink packages sourced directly from the hotel's botanical and chef garden, were distributed following a nationwide lockdown. "We think it's important to take care of healthcare personnel in Surabaya who risk their lives to save others during this pandemic," said Alamsyah Jo, Complex General Manager of The Westin Surabaya & Four Points by Sheraton Surabaya Pakuwon Indah. "Our mission was to provide nutrient-rich meals for those on the frontline and in the treatment center, completely free of charge. All of the thoughtfully packaged meals were chef-made from the hotel's edible gardens," added Jo. The current initiative is part of The Westin Surabaya's ongoing Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programs in the wake of the pandemic. Next, a monthly donation of the garden's harvest is prepared for the most impacted communities, including delivery service drivers and orphanages. These donations will support medical and other related teams caring for patients who are recovering from the virus in Surabaya, along with people in local communities impacted by COVID-19. The hotel also provides special services for guests during the lockdown: Drive-Thru "Eat Well To Go" and Drive-In Dine, which allow guests to take away various healthy menu choices, with a "Buy 2 Get 3" promo and discount of up to 50% at 6 pm. With these new dining programs, people are also invited to contribute and give back to the community. With the The Westin Surabaya's Welcome Lobby area opening from 10 am to 7 pm, they can order any food options from the Drive-Thru and Drive-In Dine, and 10% of the profit goes straight back to the city's COVID19 volunteer association to help support healthcare workers, COVID-19 patients, and communities impacted by the pandemic. The Westin Surabaya Edible Garden Project The Westin Surabaya owns two gardens at the premise. The high-end hotel's Botanical Garden sits at Pakuwon Golf and Family Club, totaling a green area of 375m2, and is used to host guests' gardening activities. The Chef's Garden provides fresh produce for a garden-to-table dining experience for The Westin Surabaya's guests and also our associates The variety of plants in the botanical garden and chef garden includes eggplant, bok choy, lettuce, cucumber, tomato, pumpkin, turmeric, ginger, basil, sweet potatoes, and many more. Westin Hotels & Resorts Westin Hotels & Resorts, hospitality's global leader in wellness for more than a decade, empowers guests to transcend the rigors of travel while on the road through the brand's Six Pillars of Well-being: Sleep Well, Eat Well, Move Well, Feel Well, Work Well, and Play Well. At 225 hotels and resorts in nearly 40 countries and territories guests can experience wellness offerings that include the brand's iconic and award-winning Heavenly Bed, a game-changing gear lending program, TRX fitness equipment in the signature WestinWORKOUT™ Fitness Studios, delicious and nutritious menu offerings, and more. Stay connected to Westin on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. Westin is proud to participate in Marriott Bonvoy, the global travel program from Marriott International. The program offers members an extraordinary portfolio of global brands, exclusive experiences on Marriott Bonvoy Moments and unparalleled benefits including free nights and Elite status recognition. To enroll for free or for more information about the program, visit MarriottBonvoy.marriott.com About Marriott International: Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) is based in Bethesda, Maryland, USA, and encompasses a portfolio of more than 7,500 properties under 30 leading brands spanning 132 countries and territories. Marriott operates and franchises hotels and licenses vacation ownership resorts all around the world. The company offers Marriott Bonvoy™, its highly-awarded travel program. For more information, please visit our website at www.marriott.com, and for the latest company news, visit www.marriottnewscenter.com. In addition, connect with us on Facebook and @MarriottIntl on Twitter and Instagram. www.marriott.com Media Contact:Firman Indra RusindriansyahComplex Director of Marketing Communications, The Westin Surabaya and Four Points by Sheraton Surabaya, Pakuwon Indah Tel : +6281393211841Email : firman.rusindriansyah@westin.com
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adidas and Manchester United Reveal 2021/22 Home Jersey, Bringing a Modern Design to Classic Club Styles
Manchester United's new home jersey takes inspiration from the club's philosophy of youth, courage and success, whilst nodding to iconic designs of the past The kit features HEAT.RDY technology to keep players feeling cool and dry, made with PRIMEGREEN, a series of high-performance recycled materials The home jersey is available to purchase from today via adidas.com, selected adidas stores and Manchester United club and online stores JAKARTA, Indonesia, July 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- adidas and Manchester United today present the new 2021/22 season home jersey, inspired by the three pillars of the club's philosophy: youth, courage, and success. adidas and Manchester United Reveal 2021/22 Home Jersey, Bringing a Modern Design to Classic Club Styles To create a modern, classic look the new shirt features a subtle tonal three-pillared stripe pattern engineered into the fabric, whilst staying true to Manchester United's iconic red jerseys of the past. The philosophy is further brought to life with the "youth, courage, success" mantra printed on back neck tape inside the jersey, whilst the stripe design continues onto the shorts – a nod to kits of the 80s when adidas and Manchester United first joined forces – on an elegant Cloud White base color. The jersey also references the famous long-sleeve ringer shirts - with white cuffs and collar worn in the 1960s - for an updated nostalgic design that features the latest in adidas fabric innovation: HEAT.RDY – KEEP COOL, which is designed to keep players feeling cool, dry, and confident during play. The red devil appears on the back of the shirt for the first time in club history; an iconic logo that goes back to the core of the jersey, sitting underneath the back of the round-neck collar. The gold devil sign off is also included on the front of the socks. Inigo Turner, Design Director at adidas, said: "At adidas we know that from the days of Sir Matt Busby and Sir Alex Ferguson to Ole Gunnar Solskjaer now, it's always been important that the club's success is built upon its philosophy of youth, courage and success. For that reason, when it came to designing the 2021/22 shirt, we took our inspiration from there and we hope that this will resonate with all supporters around the world." The new jersey is made with PRIMEGREEN, a series of high-performance recycled materials, putting sustainability at the heart of the innovation. The replica shirt offers similar benefits thanks to the inclusion of AEROREADY – FEEL READY technology, keeping fans comfortable and ready as it absorbs moisture for a dry feeling. The shirt will be the first Manchester United jersey to launch with the new principal shirt partner TeamViewer, following the announcement of the club's partnership with the global technology company announced in March this year. It will be available to purchase via adidas.co.id and selected adidas stores soon. Related Links :https://www.adidas.co.id/
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Geekvape and Paris Saint-Germain Announce Official Partnership
SHENZHEN, China, July 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- On July 23rd (GMT+8), before the new Ligue 1 season kicks off, Geekvape, the world-renowned vape brand, and Paris Saint-Germain, the European football powerhouse, announced together the official partnership starting from the 2021-2022 season. It is the first time in history that a football giant partners with a vape brand. Both sides will work together on campaigns, TV commercials and co-branded products in authorized countries. Geekvape fans around the world will also have the opportunity to see the team in real life. GEEKVAPE AND PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN ANNOUNCE OFFICIAL PARTNERSHIP Elegance, and Excellence "Geekvape has always followed a brand concept of 'Love of Life' and building an excellent life experience, while Paris Saint-Germain is known for playing elegant football " said Allen Yang, the CEO of Geekvape Technology. "In their own sectors, Geekvape and Paris Saint-Germain are sharing the same passion for 'Excellence' and 'Elegance.' And based on this common idea, we have come together today. Six years after its creation, Geekvape has grown into an international brand serving millions of users around the globe. The partnership with Paris Saint-Germain is an essential step in its brand strategic upgrade and will, at the same time, attract more users to feel the positive energy brought by football through Paris Saint-Germain's football magic." Marc Armstrong, Paris Saint-Germain's Chief Partnerships Officer, said: "We are delighted to welcome Geekvape to the Paris Saint-Germain family. Geekvape is an innovative Chinese brand with worldwide ambition. We both share the same determination to ally excellence and elegance. We are looking forward to working together to develop creative campaigns." About Geekvape Geekvape, founded in 2015, is an innovative technology company headquartered in Shenzhen, China. Geekvape's mission is to build a creative life experience and provide a reliable product experience. For a long time, Geekvape continuously creates and thinks differently, aiming to positively impact society. About Paris Saint-Germain Paris Saint-Germain football club was created in 1970 and celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2020. Since QSI's purchase of the club in 2011, it has transformed to become one of the top football clubs and global sports brands in the world. The club has since then won 27 trophies in only ten years, 43 in its history, becoming the most successful football club in France. Paris Saint-Germain has attracted many great players including Ronaldinho, Beckham, Ibrahimovic, and currently Neymar Jr and Mbappé, both ranked amongst the top players in the world. The international popularity of the club never stops growing. It is now the one of the most followed club in the world, expanding from zero to a community over 100 million social media followers in just ten years. The pioneering sports club which now includes men's football, women's football, handball and judo added esports in 2016. Giving back to the community is fundamental to the club who has drastically increased the capacity of its Foundation to develop large programs for underprivileged youths. Related Links :http://www.geekvape.com
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Zoomlion Embraces the Sporting Spirit by Backing Younger Generation Athletes and Constructing Sport Facilities
CHANGSHA, China, July 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science & Technology Co., Ltd. ("Zoomlion", 1157.HK), a leading high-end equipment manufacturing enterprise, is embracing the sporting spirit with support for China's star athletes. For over 17 consecutive years, Zoomlion has supported the Hunan weightlifting team to reach the top spot on the podium. In 2020, the company donated more than RMB 1 million (US$ 154,340) to the weightlifting team and is planning to donate another RMB 1 million (US$ 154,340) in August 2021. "At Zoomlion, we embrace the sporting spirit and believe the most important thing in life is not only to win, but to take part. We empower all athletes to achieve their dreams, from hobbyists to those performing at the highest level," said Li Jiangtao, president of the Trade Union of Zoomlion. Zoomlion also hosts a series of Youth Fun Run events across multiple cities in China to foster a passion for sports in the next generation of athletes. The most recent one held in Changsha's Orange Isle on June 19 attracted over 500 participants. Zoomlion employees around the world also embrace the sporting spirit by regularly taking part in team sports activities. In Australia, Zoomlion's team hiked the Kokoda Track Memorial Walk in Dandenong, Victoria. Meanwhile, in Southeast Asia, Zoomlion's Malaysia office formed a basketball team and regularly plays in local games, and the Thailand arm plays badminton on Tuesdays and Saturdays. As an equipment manufacturing enterprise, Zoomlion also aids in the construction of major sports stadium projects. The company has played an integral role in the development of the main stadium for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™; Samara Arena, Volgograd Arena, and Saransk Mordovia Arena for the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia™; Guangzhou F.C Tianhe Stadium; Leshan Olympic Center; and the Chengdu 2021 31st Summer Universiade Sports Center. With its enduring dedication to athletic success and the sporting spirit, Zoomlion is committed to shaping the future of sports in China and abroad. From elite athletes to employees and the broader community, everyone is encouraged to go faster, aim higher, and become stronger with the unwavering support of Zoomlion.Related Links :http://www.zoomlion.com
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Stake.com and Watford FC Announce New Multi-Year Principal Partnership
Watford today announced a new multi-year partnership with Stake.com, the leading crypto casino and sports betting platform worldwide. Starting in 2021/22, the club-record deal will see Stake become the club's principal shirt sponsor as they return to the Premier League.WATFORD, England, July 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Watford today announced a new multi-year partnership with Stake.com, the leading crypto casino and sports betting platform worldwide. Starting in 2021/22, the club-record deal will see Stake become the club's principal shirt sponsor as they return to the Premier League. The multi-year agreement, paid for in cryptocurrency, joins together one of the fastest growing cryptocurrency brands with a Premier League challenger looking to make their mark following promotion from The Championship last season. As Stake continues to expand globally, the partnership with Watford FC will leverage the global appeal of the Premier League to drive awareness of the brand across the world, particularly in the UK as the brand launch Stake.co.uk. To commemorate the beginning of the partnership, Stake will be running crypto-themed initiatives, including a 10 million Dogecoin giveaway on their international platform. In addition to this, UK audiences can expect multiple other promotions and giveaways as Stake launch their UK website, Stake.co.uk. Founded in 2017, Stake.com is one of the leaders in its industry, with over 30 billion transactions per year accounting for over 5% of Bitcoin transactions worldwide. The partnership with Watford FC marks an expansion of Stake's sports sponsorship portfolio, following the brand's unveiling as the UFC's Official Betting Partner in Latin America and Asia in March. Scott Duxbury, Watford FC Chairman, said: "We are thrilled to welcome Stake as our principal shirt sponsor ahead of the 2021/2022 season. This will be an extremely exciting campaign for the club as we return to the Premier League and we couldn't be happier to join with a partner who matches our ambitious outlook and commitment to innovation in order to achieve success." Mladen Vuckovic, Stake.co.uk CEO said: "The past few years have seen consistent growth for Stake and this partnership with Watford marks the next chapter for our company. We could not be more thrilled to partner with a club that has such immense history yet still a true innovative spirit. We're committed to becoming a key part of the Watford family and have a number of exciting initiatives planned for fans over the coming months!" For more information, visit Stake.com. For more information, contact Brais Pena on press@stake.com Related Images watford-stake.png Watford Stake Premier League agreement between betting site Stake.com and Watford
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The Power of Ice and Snow Supports the Preparation of Beijing Winter Olympics
WWSE 2021 To Be Held in Beijing in Early SeptemberBEIJING, July 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2021 World Winter Sports (Beijing) Expo (WWSE) will be held in the National Convention Center and Shougang Park from September 2nd to 7th. On July 21st, the press conference for WWSE was held in Beijing to unveil information about the WWSE this year. Guests attended the conference are Liu Jingmin, Executive Vice Chairman of Beijing Olympic City Development Association, He Jianghai, Vice Secretary-General of Beijing Winter Olympics Organizing Committee, Fu Xiaohui, Secretary-General of Beijing Olympic City Development Association, Cai Bin, Deputy Director of General Administration of the Beijing Winter Olympics Organizing Committee, Lv Qin, Deputy Director of the Press and Propaganda Department of Beijing Winter Olympics Organizing Committee, Zhao Yinggang, Specially Invited Expert of the Sports Department of the Beijing Winter Olympics Organizing Committee, Gao Yunchao, the Deputy Director of Beijing Olympic City Development Center, Ji Chuanpai, the Deputy Director of Beijing Olympic City Development Center, Zhu Dongfang, President of Asia Digital Group, Zhang Li, Vice President of Asia Digital Group, representatives of embassies of guest countries, chamber of commerce, and the media. Connect Domestic and Foreign Winter Sports Resources and Power the Ice and Snow Industry in China The WWSE 2021 will continue with its theme of "The Power of Ice and Snow" to implement its guideline of "connecting domestic and foreign winter sports resources and power the ice and snow industry in China". The expo will present diverse forms of activities including exhibitions, summit forums, business matchmaking, and special events to create an interconnected, comprehensive, and integrated exposition. The expo aims to raise public awareness through exhibitions, elevate the industry through forums, and promote exchanges through dedicated activities. With specialized services live up to international standards at its core, the Expo has grown into a grand assembly of the industry that is highly international, authoritative, and with high-level public involvement. With all these efforts, WWSE will better serve the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics, promote public engagement of winter sports, and stimulate the upgrading of the ice and snow industry. Liu Jingmin, Executive Vice Chairman of Beijing Olympic City Development Association, stressed that the WWSE 2021 is the first WWSE after we achieved our centennial goal and the one right before the Beijing Winter Olympics and Paralympic Winter Games. We sincerely hope that the WWSE 2021 will provide a better platform for the ice and snow industry. The Beijing Olympic City Development Association will carefully study and implement the spirit of the speech that General Secretary Xi Jinping gave on the centenary of the founding of CPC. It will integrate powers and resources from different channels to host a successful WWSE. The WWSE this year will further pave the way for "driving 300 million people to participate in the ice and snow sports" and make an even greater contribution to a "fantastic, extraordinary and excellent" Olympics in 2022. Mr. He Jianghai, Vice Secretary-General of Beijing Winter Olympics Organizing Committee, stated that the continuous successes of WWSE have not only expanded the influence of the Beijing Winter Olympics but also become an important power in "driving 300 million people to participate in the ice and snow sports". In this critical phase of full sprint and decisive victory for the preparation work of the Beijing Winter Olympics, the Beijing Winter Olympics Organizing committee will stick to the goal of host the event on time and meet the organizing requirement of "simple, safe and fantastic". It will follow the general guideline throughout its work, implementing competition organization and stadium operation, pushing forward the services for the competitions and events, working diligently to protect against and deal with risks and challenges, to ensure the Beijing Winter Olympics to be held safely and on time. At the press conference, Mr. Fu Xiaohui, Secretary-General of Beijing Olympic City Development Association and Director of Beijing Olympic City Development Center, announced Italy to be the WWSE 2021 guest country of honor. As one of the leading countries in winter sports and hosting the 2026 edition of the Winter Olympics in Milano – Cortina, Italy has been awarded as the guest country of honor for the WWSE 2021. Italian companies have the opportunity to showcase the excellence of Italian productions for winter sports which are well renowned for their technology, reliability, and design. Italy is also a famous tourist destination for winter sports lovers by providing a unique experience thanks to beautiful mountains and warm hospitality. A roundtable dialogue session themed "With the support of the Olympic Winter Games, ice and snow industry will usher in a 'taking stage' moment " was convened at the press conference. The roundtable consists of Gianpaolo Bruno, Trade Commissioner - Beijing Office - Coordinator of ICE/ITA Offices in China and Mongolia, Zhao Yinggang, Specially Invited Expert of Sports Department of the Beijing Organizing Committee for the Beijing 2022 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, Specially Invited Expert of Sports Department of the Beijing Organizing Committee for the Beijing 2022 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, and Florian Hajzeri, General Manager of Techno Alpin China. The panel discussed the opportunities and ideas of innovative development of the ice and snow industry from the perspectives. Scale + Online Interactivity – WWSE Combines the Power of Online and Offline WWSE 2021 will cover about 20,000 square meters, where more than 20 international forums and industry conferences will be held together with multiple trade negotiations and other supporting activities during the expo. It is expected that more than 500 domestic and foreign brands will participate, approximately 24,000 representatives from professional institutions will attend. In the meanwhile, the online and offline WWSE will be held in parallel, presenting an exchange platform that connects spaces, regions, and countries. It will not only provide high-efficiency and high-quality live streaming for multiple parallel forums and on-site activities but also realize global interactivity by the combined online and offline experience – indeed, a 24-hour exchange and trade platform for the ice and snow industry. With a larger-scale offline expo and wider coverage of the online experience, the WWSE this year will further upgrade the capacity and productivity of the ice and snow industry, speeding up its recovery all over the world. Enhance the Three Highlights and Upgrade its Capacity in Promoting the Winter Olympics and the Ice and Snow Industry The WWSE 2021 will continue to focus on the three major highlights of "internationalization, industrialization, and popularization". By increasing the integration of resources at home and abroad, innovating models of events and activities, and upgrading the overall experience, the WWSE will step up its game in promoting Winter Olympics and business development. To establish an international ice and snow exchange platform, the WWSE 2021 has invited globally influential guests from the International Olympic Committee, the International Olympic Winter Sports Federations, the United Nations, and the leading countries in the world of ice and snow. The WWSE 2021 gathers main winter sports countries and enterprises to promote our national image and enhance exchanges and partnerships at the national level. Overseas presentations and projects matchmaking will also be carried on in a variety of forms all year round. To accelerate the dual circulation of domestic and foreign ice and snow industries, the expo this year will introduce advanced technologies and concepts at home and abroad to promote the ice and snow economy in China. Special events such as launches and contract signing ceremonies will be hosted during the expo to stimulate the growth of ice and snow enterprises. Moreover, the Competition of Ice and Snow Entrepreneurship will encourage emerging ice and snow companies from all over the world, including China, to make a presence in the Chinese market. To encourage public engagement, the WWSE 2021 will step up its efforts in enhancing the experience of the ice and snow carnival section by offering various forms of demonstration and promotion activities for winter sports equipment manufacturers to attract buyers to experience and test their new products, creating enriched ice and snow experiences for the public such as shows with real ice, synthetic ice experience, igloo building and cross-country skiing on synthetic snow, and organizing public events, large and small, to ignite the passion of people to get onto the snow and ice, promote Chinese winter sports culture and communicate ice and snow knowledge to the wider public. Since 2016, the WWSE has been co-hosted with the International Olympic Winter Sports Federations (AIOWF) and seven international winter sports federations. It has been greatly supported by the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics and Paralympics Organizing Committee, the Chinese Olympic Committee, and the All-China Sports Federation. WWSE is now the largest and the most prestigious exposition of the ice and snow industry in the world, playing an indispensable role in promoting winter sports and establishing the dual circulation of the ice and snow industry at home and abroad.
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Cosm Companies Evans & Sutherland & Spitz, Inc. Help Power Experience At The New Shanghai Astronomy Museum With Industry Leading Technology, Design, A
Two NanoSeam Domes and Digistar 7 Bring Immersive Experiences to Life for Visitors Inside the World's Largest Museum Dedicated to Astronomy DALLAS, July 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Cosm, a global experiential media and immersive technology company, celebrates the grand opening of the 420,000-square foot Shanghai Astronomy Museum. The expertise of Cosm companies Evans & Sutherland (E&S) and Spitz, Inc. is showcased inside the museum's world-class planetarium and an adjacent exhibit, which feature two NanoSeam domes and the industry-leading Digistar 7 planetarium software. Cosm, through E&S and Spitz, Inc. was awarded the prestigious and highly competitive contract two years ago due to the companies' unparalleled industry reputation, experience, and technology. COSM COMPANIES EVANS & SUTHERLAND & SPITZ, INC. HELP POWER EXPERIENCE AT THE NEW SHANGHAI ASTRONOMY MUSEUM WITH INDUSTRY LEADING TECHNOLOGY, DESIGN, AND ENGINEERING EXPERTISE Photo courtesy of Ennead Architects "We were honored to contribute in such a meaningful way to the Shanghai Astronomy Museum, an incredible project of historic scale and detail. As the inventors of the digital planetarium, we were delighted to contribute our technology expertise in astronomical rendering and display capabilities as well as our installation design and engineering skills to this project." said Kirk Johnson, Executive Vice President and General Manager of Evans & Sutherland. "Cosm's presence in China goes back to the mid-1990s when we established an office in Beijing, and I want to commend our team there for their collaboration with the museum and their project management at a time when our U.S.-based team was unable to travel to China due to the pandemic. Our China-based colleagues' relationships were key to our success, and we appreciate their tremendous dedication." Designed by Ennead Architects, the new facility, a branch of the Shanghai Science and Technology Museum, features three architectural forms to suggest the orbits of celestial objects – as reflected in the Oculus, the Inverted Dome, and the Sphere. The three overlapping forms play a central role in the patron experience, harmonizing the visitor's journey through time, the infinitesimal presence of humanity in the vast cosmos, and the power of the sun illuminating life on earth. Inside the Museum Once inside the museum, visitors will first experience the Oculus, opening above the main entrance, as they witness an orb of sunlight move across the room's expansive floor, indicating the time of day and season of the year. The Inverted Dome gives guests an authentic experience of day and night, marking the cadence of darkness to light, and light to darkness. The Sphere is an astronomical instrument tracking the sun, moon, and stars with a continuous skylight circumnavigating the structure to allow sunlight to permeate. Inside the museum's planetarium, the primary NanoSeam dome screen creates the Sphere, measuring 23 meters in diameter with a 30-degree tilt and 165-degree field of view. Powered by Digistar 7, the dome showcases an unprecedented 20 Sony GTZ280 projectors with 14K+ resolution, the highest available resolution in the industry today. The Cosm full stack technology, design and expertise is also on display in a second, 17-meter diameter dome operating as a science and art installation within the museum. The second dome is also powered by Digistar 7, with two Sony GTZ280 projectors and a Goto Orpheus Optical Star Projector. Expertise in China With E&S and Spitz, Inc. leading the way, Cosm first ventured to China in 1994, bringing dome planetariums, cutting edge software, and large format screens to new audiences there. Since then, the companies have worked hand-in-hand with their Chinese partners to grow the number of premier planetariums to more than 70. Today there are 42 Digistar systems and 28 NanoSeam domes in China. About Cosm Cosm is a global technology company that redefines the way the world experiences content across three primary markets: Sports and Entertainment, Science and Education, and Parks and Attractions. Cosm Companies include Evans & Sutherland, Spitz, Inc., Cosm Immersive, and Cosm Studios with over 150 employees worldwide. About Evans & Sutherland and Spitz Evans & Sutherland, a Cosm company, provides Digistar, the world's most advanced giant dome cinema and full dome planetarium software rendering and display system. Digistar combines fulldome live streaming and video playback in 2D and 3D with a comprehensive real-time 3D digital simulation package and rendering engine, all within an easy-to-use graphical user interface that makes creating shows simple and intuitive. E&S invented digital projection in domes, and created the first immersive fulldome installations. As a full-service system provider, E&S offers Digistar, DomeX, NanoSeam domes, planetariums, and a full range of theater systems and solutions. E&S markets include planetarium theaters, science centers, themed attraction venues, and premium large-format theaters. E&S products have been installed in over 2,000 projects worldwide.
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Sungrow Supplies the World's Largest C&I Rooftop PV Plant
JINING, China, July 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Sungrow, the global leading inverter solution supplier for renewables, announced the Company supplied inverter solutions to the world's largest commercial & industrial rooftop PV plant, endowing a capacity of 120 MW, in Jining, China's Shandong province. 120MW C&I Rooftop PV Plant Located in the industrial park covering 43 rooftops, the PV plant is expected to generate 110 GWh per year, powering the industrial park facilities and feeding the excess electricity it produces into the grid as one of the grid-parity projects. The string inverter solutions for industrial rooftops feature multiple MPPTs, ensuring a high yield despite the impact of shade. The high protection capability makes the inverter robust even in the industrial rooftop application where it's vulnerable to corrosive conditions and extreme heat. With compact and highly integrated designs, the inverter solutions streamline installations and O&M, making them an ideal match to the distributed generation market. Sungrow proves a robust track record of performance in projects it powers and offers a wide range of commercial inverter portfolios that tackle different applications' requirements. "We focus on renewable energy as it plays a major role in fighting climate change. Being part of this landmark project proves that Sungrow offers an optimized and pragmatic solution, along with industry-leading services and trusted delivery," said James Wu, Vice President of Sungrow. China's poised to move the country toward a cleaner and low-carbon energy structure with an initiative to strive to reduce carbon dioxide emissions before 2030, and achieve carbon neutrality before 2060. Sungrow is pioneering product innovation while committing to making renewable energy more flexible and accessible to more facilities and communities; thus facilitating green economic growth. About Sungrow Sungrow Power Supply Co., Ltd. ("Sungrow") is the world's most bankable inverter brand with over 182 GW installed worldwide as of June 2021. Founded in 1997 by University Professor Cao Renxian, Sungrow is a leader in the research and development of solar inverters with the largest dedicated R&D team in the industry and a broad product portfolio offering PV inverter solutions and energy storage systems for utility-scale, commercial & industrial, and residential applications, as well as internationally recognized floating PV plant solutions. With a strong 24-year track record in the PV space, Sungrow products power installations in over 150 countries.
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TotalEnergies delivers the second solar rooftop installation for Chandra Asri Petrochemical in Indonesia
CILEGON, Indonesia, July 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- TotalEnergies, through its 100% subsidiary dedicated to distributed solar energy, has completed construction of the second phase of a solar PV (photovoltaic) rooftop installation for Chandra Asri Petrochemical in Cilegon, Indonesia, to power 15% of the needs of Chandra Asri's warehouses, laboratory and office buildings with green power. The site is one of the largest petrochemical facilities in Indonesia and one of the first long-term solar contracts for Chandra Asri. TotalEnergies delivers the second solar rooftop installation for Chandra Asri Petrochemical in Indonesia The facility has been using solar energy since August 2019, and this second solar installation increases the solar power capacity by more than 50% - significantly increasing cost savings and reducing carbon footprint, with an estimate of 1,080 tons of CO2 emissions avoided annually, comparable to removing 230 cars from the road or planting 18,000 trees annually. With 3,146 panels installed on 6,350 sqm of rooftop, the solar system has a capacity of 1,153 kWp and will generate around 1,500 Megawatt-hours (MWh) of renewable electricity annually. Most importantly, the solar power will be used to charge Electric Vehicle (EV) forklifts - one of the first examples of such an installation in Indonesia. Despite COVID-19 outbreak, TotalEnergies and Chandra Asri Petrochemical completed the construction as per target. It is a testament to TotalEnergies' strict health protocols and high safety standards that no health cases or safety incidents occurred. TotalEnergies will provide continuous support to maximise safe production of power from the solar system over the next 25 years. Chandra Asri continues to invest in environmentally friendly technologies to gradually transition to renewable energy to address issues in the Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) aspects. They have developed several initiatives in reducing their carbon footprint, such as operating the Enclosed Ground Flare, a smokeless flare technology, as well as switching from a fuel-based forklift to electric forklift, a more sustainable transportation, powered by solar panels. President Director of PT Chandra Asri Petrochemical Tbk, Erwin Ciputra said, "As part of our sustainability strategy, we are committed to partner with our suppliers to reduce emissions at our operations and to meet all current demands of our planet. Through our partnership with TotalEnergies, Chandra Asri is taking aggressive approach to lowering its emission to achieve a more productive and sustainable future." Gavin Adda, Head of TotalEnergies Renewables Distributed Generation Asia said, "As the leading provider of solar solutions in the region, we are honored to be trusted again by Chandra Asri to deliver cost savings and reduce carbon footprint. It's especially exciting to support this landmark integration of clean energy with clean transport solutions in Indonesia. We look forward to continue cooperating with Chandra Asri over the coming decades as trusted, long-term partner." About Chandra Asri Petrochemicals Chandra Asri Petrochemical is Indonesia's largest integrated petrochemical company producing olefins and polyolefins. With a history of over 29 years and over 2000 dedicated staff, the company incorporates state-of-the-art technologies and supporting facilities located strategically in the country's petrochemical hub, Cilegon and Serang. As a Growth Partner, Chandra Asri is committed on creating high-value jobs, expanding the domestic petrochemical value chain, and serving the needs of the vibrant and growing Indonesian market. For more information, visit: www.chandra-asri.com About TotalEnergies TotalEnergies is a broad energy company that produces and markets energies on a global scale: oil and biofuels, natural gas and green gases, renewables and electricity. Our 105,000 employees are committed to energy that is ever more affordable, clean, reliable and accessible to as many people as possible. Active in more than 130 countries, TotalEnergies puts sustainable development in all its dimensions at the heart of its projects and operations to contribute to the well-being of people. Chandra Asri Petrochemical contact Suryandi, Director of Corporate Affairs and HRPT Chandra Asri Petrochemical TbkTel.: (62-21) 530 7950 | Fax: (62-21) 530 8930 | Email: suryandi@capcx.com or corporate.comm@capcx.com TotalEnergies Contacts Media Relations: contact.solar.asia@totalenergies.com Cautionary Note This press release, from which no legal consequences may be drawn, is for information purposes only. The entities in which TotalEnergies SE directly or indirectly owns investments are separate legal entities. TotalEnergies SE has no liability for their acts or omissions. In this document, the terms "TotalEnergies", "TotalEnergies "Company" and "Company" are sometimes used for convenience. Likewise, the words "we", "us" and "our" may also be used to refer to subsidiaries in general or to those who work for them. This document may contain forward-looking information and statements that are based on a number of economic data and assumptions made in a given economic, competitive and regulatory environment. They may prove to be inaccurate in the future and are subject to a number of risk factors. Neither TotalEnergies SE nor any of its subsidiaries assumes any obligation to update publicly any forward-looking information or statement, objectives or trends contained in this document whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
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Sports in 4D: 4DReplay Video Technology Shows 360-Degree Immersive Views to Sports Fans
TOKYO, July 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Technology that, within five seconds of a point-scoring play in a tournament, will show on a television screen a 360-degree replay highlight video. For the viewer, the highlight video is just as immersive as the original footage, because it can be seen from multiple angles. The technology is 4DReplay, a real-time replay video system that is popular among sports fans worldwide. 4DReplay's ability to show not only the exact moment that a point was scored, but even the sweat on the athlete's face and broadcasting of games/tournaments from many different angles. Sports in 4DReplay technologies 4DReplay, a technology developed by 4DREPLAY, a member of Born2Global Centre, a Silicon Valley-based global media technology startup, can capture and replay key moments. For example, a 360-degree rotating view from sporting events. The principle is simple: 50 to120 special cameras that are installed at the stadium or venue, filmed in real-time, detail videos of an athletes' every move. Then these events, without rendering, are immediately edited at the stadium's operating console and played during the live broadcast. It is due to its ability to render exciting moments from tournaments or matches that spectators want to see again and again which creates an "even more real" experience than the original live footage. 4DReplay is currently used for diverse sporting events, such as the broadcast of a San Francisco Giants game (MLB) in 2017. 4DReplay is also used today in live broadcasts of global competitions, including the NBA, NHL, PGA, LPGA, Australian Open, and UFC. Of note, 4DReplay will be used starting on July 23, at the world's largest sporting event, which is held this year in Tokyo. 4DReplay, which has been installed at 11 stadiums, will be used to film approximately 50 sporting events and is expected to produce many dramatic videos, including the opening ceremony at Japan National Stadium. Exciting performances by athletes for such sports as athletics, artistic gymnastics track, golf, volleyball, 3X3 basketball, sport climbing, skateboarding, BMX racing, Taekwondo, wrestling, and Judo. For Taekwondo and wrestling, 4DVar, an official game judging system, will be used. For Judo, the video solution 4DLive will be used as a means of supplementing the sportscaster's commentary. Hongsu Jung, CEO of 4DREPLAY, said, "The prolonging of COVID-19 and the resulting consistent hosting of sporting events without on-site spectators is making viewers even more nostalgic for the feeling of watching a game offline in person. The broadcasting company personnel who are responsible for streaming the world's biggest sporting event have the added responsibility of conveying the atmosphere on-site to fans watching from home so that fans feel like they are physically present. 4DReplay features each athlete's performance in a 360-degree view, which allows us to show every movement made by the world's top athletes—the outcome of years of sweat and tears—in a high degree of detail that we believe will impress viewers. For team events, performances will be shown for different angles per team. Our videos will help viewers to better understand a particular sport through their multi-angle portrayal of athletes' momentary decisions and performance." For more detailed information on 4DREPLAY, visit https://4dreplay.com/. About 4DREPLAY 4DREPLAY is a unique video-making company based in Silicon Valley, San Francisco. 4DReplay, a 360-degree perspective video-making solution; 4DVar, a judgement system that acts as a "real-time" referee; and 4DLive, a mobile gesture-based, real-time, free viewpoint, multi-view video media service, are being applied to professional sports, but also an increasingly broad range of entertainment genres, including movies, television dramas and music videos. About Born2Global Centre Born2Global Centre is a full-cycle service platform for global expansion. Since its inception in 2013, Born2Global has been setting the standard for a successful startup ecosystem as the main Korean government agency under the Ministry of Science and ICT. Born2Global has expanded and transformed startups to be engaged, equipped and connected with the global market. Media contact 4DREPLAY: aylim@4dreplay.comBorn2Global Centre: jlee@born2global.com
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Yanolja Cloud Signs a Strategic Partnership Agreement with Top Vietnamese Travel Company VNTravel
- To lead the digital transformation of the Vietnamese travel industry by leveraging the innovative technologies and local networks of Yanolja and VNTravel- Enters Vietnam in earnest with innovative digital technology and cloud solution SEOUL, South Korea, July 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Yanolja Cloud (CEO, Kim Jongyoon), a global travel tech company, signed a strategic partnership agreement with VNTravel (CEO Binh Giang Tran), the number one travel company in Vietnam. Yanolja Cloud Signs a Strategic Partnership Agreement with Top Vietnamese Travel Company VNTravel As an affiliate of VNLife, VNTravel ranks on top in the local travel market with more than five million customers. The company provides more than 50,000 tour and activity products and offers deals for more than 1.5 million hotels over multiple platforms such as Mytour.vn, Dinogo, Tripi and more than 30 Mobile Banking applications from Vietnam local banks. The two companies will work closely together to lead the digital transformation of the Vietnamese travel industry by combining Yanolja Cloud's innovative technology with that of VNTravel's local network and sales expertise. First, Yanolja Cloud's Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solutions will be deployed to hotels in the Vietnamese market to create an environment for real-time data connectivity, improving their operational efficiency and customer convenience. Meanwhile, VNTravel will carry out local marketing campaigns with its in-depth understanding of the local market and support the interconnectivity with VNPay, one of Vietnam's three major e-payment solutions. Binh Giang TRAN, CEO of VNTravel, said, "I am very pleased to partner with Yanolja, the number one global cloud-based solution company and digital transformation leader in the hospitality industry. A combination of VNTravel's local experience with Yanolja's technological expertise will definitely bring the best solution to the Vietnam market." Andrew KIM, Head of Global Hotel Solutions of Yanolja Cloud, said, "We are delighted to partner with VNTravel. The partnership will accelerate the deployment of our cloud-based solution to local hotels in Vietnam, which will not only help them improve their operational efficiency and enhance the guest experience, but will also allow us to spearhead the full digitization of the Vietnamese hospitality industry. As a travel tech company, Yanolja Cloud will continue to lead the digital transformation of the global leisure industry with innovative technologies." Currently, Yanolja Cloud provides services for more than 30,000 clients in approximately 170 countries worldwide, in more than 60 languages. With its easy-to-access SaaS platform that improves operational efficiency, Yanolja Cloud is growing its customer base in emerging markets, such as Southeast Asia, Africa, India, and Sri Lanka, beyond advanced countries like the US and Europe. This year, in particular, Yanolja Cloud will further solidify its position as the global number one cloud-based hospitality solution company with the launching of its Y FLUX, an internally developed automated solution. About Yanolja Cloud Created to strengthen Yanolja's leadership in the global hospitality market with Software-as-a-Service technology, Yanolja Cloud is the global top cloud-based hospitality solution provider offering B2B operation solutions. for approximately 30,000 clients in 170 countries in more than 60 different languages. With its Y FLUX, a fully automated hotel management solution, Yanolja Cloud plans to drive the digital transformation of hotels, leisure and residential spaces while establishing a cloud solution ecosystem that satisfies the needs of partners, booking channels and customers. Yanolja Cloud is expanding its client base by leveraging its powerful SaaS model, enabling efficient installation and operation, and is developing optimized local solutions through partnership with global leaders.
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"SPORT Meets ART" Integrated People's Messages on True Value of Sport: Legacy Creation for Tokyo2020 Games by JADA
TOKYO, July 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Japan Anti-Doping Agency (JADA) exhibits "SPORT meets ART" -- just before the Tokyo2020 Games. This ONE ART has integrated to bloom with everyone's message on "true value of sport." Since 2014, JADA has engaged athletes and those who especially care about sport and brought their messages on sporting values together as part of PLAY TRUE Relay and i-PLAY TRUE Relay legacy projects. See - https://www.playtrue2020-sp4t.jp/iplaytrue/ ONE ART can be found in https://playtrueplanet.jp/playtrueplanet-live.html. The Art continues growing throughout the Tokyo2020 Games; everyone can post his/her message on "true value of sport" -- or true value moment one wishes to see during the Games -- via the PLAY TRUE Planet web platform: https://playtrueplanet.jp/. As soon as one posts a message, that message can instantly be found on the PLAY TRUE Planet LIVE streaming site, meeting other messages and "Filter Pose" photos. Aiming to protect the integrity of sport and create a better society through sport values based on fairness and integrity, "PLAY TRUE 2020, Sport for Tomorrow" -- a Japanese Government-led legacy project for the Tokyo2020 Games, commissioned to JADA -- has initiated to engage people around the world to send messages and "Filter Pose" photos, which symbolize the true heart to sport. For this aim, "PLAY TRUE Relay," a relay started from Dr. MUROFUSHI Koji, Japan Sports Agency Commissioner, Olympian, and former JADA Athlete Committee member, has also been the symbolic project of PLAY TRUE 2020. It has eventually brought 30 athletes of the world together and each has relayed only one "makimono" -- Japanese scroll paper -- inscribed inside it with their "TRUTH" messages: what true lessons the athlete learnt through sport, what the athlete cherishes about sport and how sporting values matter in society. Featuring PLAY TRUE Relay, the "TRUTH in Sport, TRUTH in ME" movie is now available. It aims to encourage young people to realise how sport values contribute to creating a better society by learning the athletes' messages and sport as enabler for achieving the goals of SDGs. See - https://playtrue2020-sp4t.jp/ptrelaymovie/ What JADA has achieved through PLAY TRUE 2020 is to create a "living legacy" which will be carried on even after the Tokyo2020 Games. The ultimate goal of PLAY TRUE 2020 is to engage many people around the world in order to protect and develop a clean, fair sport environment and develop the young generation to become a leader of sport and society. Further strengthening safe sport, including anti-doping programmes, is one of the recommendations of Olympic Agenda 2020+5. JADA continues to initiate creating a safe, clean sport environment, and ultimately create a better society through true values of sport. URL for photo gallery: https://kyodonewsprwire.jp/release/202107207893?p=images URL for references: https://kyodonewsprwire.jp/attach/202107207893-O1-DGQ3F9YT.pdf
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LONGi Lifecycle Quality provides customer value guarantee
XI'AN, China, July 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- During SNEC 2021, LONGi demonstrated its technology, management and customer values to be above and beyond basic industry benchmarks and launched LONGi Lifecycle Quality, the first such standard for the solar PV industry, aiming to provide global customers with access to the highest levels of quality and reliability throughout the lifecycle of the company's product portfolio. From module design, through mass production to post-sales support, LONGi adheres to its core concept of 'Customer Value First' and ensures that quality practices are incorporated at every stage of production and application. Reliable technology: multiple assurances in innovation, management and customer values The LONGi Lifecycle Quality concept was created from a blank canvas. Adhering to an innovative concept based on reliability, LONGi aims to rapidly transform its technological innovations into large-scale production capacity, further reducing LCOE. With this objective in mind, the company's R&D team has re-doubled the efforts which have enabled LONGi to consecutively break industry world records, with a view to the company's lifecycle quality concept becoming the benchmark for the PV industry. First-class R&D Centre LONGi's Product R&D Centre has been carrying out in-depth cooperative research with scientific institutions such as the University of New South Wales, Sun Yat-sen University and the China Electric Institute (CEI). In terms of raw material testing, the company owns the first exclusive testing centre in the industry, the specific laboratory having been approved by the China National Accreditation Service for Conformity Assessment (CNAS), and its reliability testing centre is in strategic cooperation with multiple international certification bodies including TÜV Rheinland, TÜV SÜD, TÜV NORD, CGC and CSA. Multi-dimensional analysis of module design In the discipline of module design, LONGi integrates theoretical models with experimental results and takes into account power output, efficiency, power generation and reliability under various scenarios. Specifically, the company carries out product development under the six 'pillars' of high optical utilization, reasonable electrical design, high encapsulation density, low degradation, stable supply chain guarantee and transportation compatibility. The optical, electrical and mechanical models related to module design are established at an early stage, with simulation calculation carried out simultaneously to select the optimal solution. Through testing of raw materials, external applications and different installation methods, LONGi defines optimal module and silicon wafer size for its Hi-MO 5 (182mm silicon wafer-based) product. Thresher tests carried out to eliminate potential risks By adopting differentiated test methods under different application scenarios and extreme climatic conditions during module design, it is possible to effectively monitor both products and materials to ensure their suitability and reliability in challenging environments. In addition to 2 & 3 times IEC thresher testing for end products, HATC, DH & UV aging tests, all above industry standards, will be carried out in order for module quality to meet installation and usage requirements when confronted with extreme conditions. LONGi is also at the forefront of wind tunnel testing to validate the design of its modules, which are subjected to a maximum wind speed of 60m/s, equivalent to a 17 magnitude hurricane. In hail test, LONGi goes as far as enlarging the size of hailstones to more than 35mm to ensure that a module is capable of resisting catastrophic weather. Reliable material introduction: stringent testing conducted to select the best In terms of management standards, LONGi applies the most stringent criteria to BOM, reliability monitoring and the material introduction process. For raw materials such as glass, ribbon, EVA, backsheets, frames and junction boxes, etc., only those suppliers meeting the LONGi BOM standards can be considered. Only those that pass this rigorous testing process can be introduced into mass production. In this way, LONGi has referred to industrial criteria of 824 items, taking the reliability of LONGi's standard BOM to a new level. On the basis of superior product design and material introduction, LONGi was awarded 'High Achiever' status by RETC for the third consecutive year for its thresher testing of products (i.e. three times the IEC standard) and receive top marks in all nine categories. It was also rated as a 'Top Performer' by PVEL for the fifth consecutive year, achieve this ranking in all six available categories. The extreme nature of product and material testing is in order to achieve the highest standards of reliability. Selection of reliable materials is the cornerstone of module quality for PV manufacturers and, going forward, LONGi commits to there being no compromises on materials or quality standards in order to increase power or reduce costs. Reliable manufacturing: comprehensive quality control ensuring lean manufacturing Quality control systems, including ISO9001, ISO45001, ISO14000 and IEC TS 62941, are observed to comprehensively control LONGi's manufacturing quality. The company has also established a comprehensive quality control system covering raw material control, manufacturing process and end-product reliability monitoring. Specifically, LONGi has introduced several advanced digital management platforms that are present throughout the whole quality control process, making the implementation and traceability of management standards more efficient and transparent. With LONGi module factories being based around the world, the process has allowed consistent control of materials, quality and testing standards to ensure that all modules are manufactured to the same standard and quality, regardless of location. In LONGi's automated and intelligent workshops, by delicacy management, there are 22 manufacturing procedures, 153 items under quality inspection to ensure standardization of the production process, ensuring that every module produced by the company is of the same excellent quality. LONGi conducts comprehensive annual, quarterly and monthly product performance monitoring. For example, a high-frequency monitoring approach is applied for monthly tests, such as PID, LID and LETID, covering all product models and each set of BOM. Hail test, salt mist, fire protection, etc., LONGi being the first company to integrate these elements into mass production monitoring. To protect the rights and interests of its customers, LONGi adopts digital methods to handle the anti-counterfeiting validation of each module and has also set up post-sales services. To solve global customers' problems in a timely fashion, LONGi has set up over 10 marketing and service centers in its global core markets to provide a local service 24/7. LONGi not only responds to its customers' needs in a timely manner during the after-sales phase but, at the very beginning of business communication, the company also provides efficient and professional advice in terms of product selection, cooperation planning, business support, logistics and transportation.
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Quark Expeditions Unveils Industry's Most Immersive Polar Helicopter Program
SEATTLE, July 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Quark Expeditions, the global Leader in Polar Adventures, unveiled details today of its immersive helicopter program made possible with the acquisition of two twin-engine Airbus H145 helicopters that are designed to take travelers deeper into the Polar Regions than any other helicopter in its class. Quark Expeditions Unveils Industry's Most Immersive Polar Helicopter Program "Last year we shared the excitement of Ultramarine's two twin-engine helicopters—which totally transform the way we explore the Polar Regions. Today, we're even more exhilarated to share details of these two sleek, polar-ready helicopters that will enable us to take guests deeper into the Polar Regions than any other operator in the expedition industry," said Andrew White, President of Quark Expeditions. "What distinguishes our helicopter program from others in the industry is that we'll be using our helicopters for far more than flightseeing," said White. "The deployment of our two H145 helicopters aboard Ultramarine means Quark Expeditions will offer guests the biggest portfolio of adventure options in the industry, including heli-hiking, alpine kayaking and exclusive ice-sheet heli-landings—in addition, of course, to flightseeing, which we automatically include for all guests. For 30 years we've been passionate about our mandate to bring people to the Arctic and Antarctic. Now, with our helicopters, we can move people to explore further once they arrive in the Polar Regions, to set foot where no human has probably walked—something our competition can't offer." As with all of its polar-based operations, Quark Expeditions applies the same high standards to the helicopter personnel. "Our two twin-engine H145 helicopters will be commanded by highly experienced, well-traveled pilots," said Felix Christians, Director of Helicopter Operations for Quark Expeditions. "In addition to having global flying experience, each of them will be trained at Quark Academy with all of our expedition team." The advanced technologies of the H145 helicopters, coupled with the team's helicopter expertise that dates back to 1991, confirms Quark Expeditions' role as the Leader in Heli-adventures in the Polar Regions. Highlights of Quark Expeditions' helicopter program: Unbeatable Polar Helicopter Experiences: Quark Expeditions' two twin-engine Airbus H145 helicopters, which are the fastest in their category, are able to take guests further over the polar landscape than any other helicopter in its category, and deliver the largest portfolio of off-ship adventure options in the industry—beyond flightseeing—allowing guests to fully customize their polar experience. Most Experienced Team: The Quark Expeditions team has the most experience getting guests off the ship—as much as possible—during polar voyages. The expedition team's aptitude for helping guests safely explore the world's most remote destinations is unrivalled. Our guests also benefit from flying with helicopter pilots who have impressive track records, as well as worldly experience to share during flights. Adventure Meets Luxury: Guests will enjoy superior comfort (7/8 passengers get a window seat) in a sleek, best-in-class helicopter equipped with interior padding for a quieter flight, individual seats, and large scratch-proof windows that are perfect for photography. Industry-leading Polar Safety: The H145 helicopter features advanced autopilot technology and cutting-edge safety features that make it the safest aircraft in its category. Advanced Sustainability: The H145 helicopters—which are the most fuel-efficient in their class—are celebrated for their small external footprint and reduced noise pollution. Learn more about Ultramarine and its industry-leading helicopter program. About Quark Expeditions: Specializing in expeditions to Antarctica and the Arctic, Quark Expeditions® has been the leading provider of polar adventure travel for three decades. With a diverse fleet of specially-equipped small expedition vessels and icebreakers, Quark Expeditions offers travelers unparalleled access to the most remote places on Earth. Led by passionate and seasoned expedition teams, including scientists, naturalists and researchers, the onboard program focuses on guest interaction to educate and enrich the passenger experience. www.quarkexpeditions.com About Travelopia: Travelopia is one of the world's leading specialist travel groups. A pioneer in the experiential travel sector with a portfolio consisting of more than 50 independently operated brands, most of which are leaders in their sector. From sailing adventures and safaris to sports tours and polar expeditions, each brand is diverse and focused on creating unforgettable experiences for customers across the world. Photo - https://mma.prnasia.com/media2/1577818/helicopter_pr.jpg?p=medium600 Logo - https://mma.prnasia.com/media2/465074/Quark_Expeditions_Logo.jpg?p=medium600
