SINGAPORE, Aug 24, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - The 2nd ASEAN Battery Technology Conference (ABTC) returned and strengthened the commitment to develop a close knitted battery development ecosystem among the Southeast Asian countries. Hosted in Singapore this year by the Singapore Battery Consortium at Singapore at the Shangri-La Rasa Sentosa between 21st and 23rd August 2024.The conference is also jointly organised by the alliance of leading battery related associations in the region - the Thailand Energy Storage Technology Association, the National Battery Research Institute, the National Center for Sustainable Transportation Technology, NanoMalaysia, and the Electric Vehicle Association of the Philippines.Dr. Pimpa Limthongkul, Co-Chairman of ABTC and President of the Thailand Energy Storage Technology Association, said, "This year, we are excited to see the expansion of what we have achieved since we last gathered together last year in Bali. Our alliance has grown from three to now six battery associations in Southeast Asia and we will continue to grow in strength. Witnessing the collaborations between the battery associations, private sector and academia is a celebration of how we are moving forward together to drive innovation for a more connected and eco-friendly future in the region.”On the second day of the conference, over 250 participants and the six leading battery associations in Southeast Asia witnessed the signing of three new Memorandums of Understanding or MoUs that will further the development of batteries in the region.From L to R: Prof. Nonglak Meethong (Professor, Khon Kaen University), Mr. Larry Poon (Business Development Manager, INV CORPORATION PTE. LTD.), Dr. Rezal Khairi Bin Ahmad (CEO, NanoMalaysia Berhad), Mr. Bryan Oh (CEO, NEU Battery Materials Pte Ltd) Mr. Freddie Kim (Managing Director, SAMSUNG SDI SOUTHEAST ASIA), Dr. Sing Yang Chiam, Technical Director Singapore Battery Consortium.Three Memorandums of UnderstandingGigafactory Malaysia (GMSB) and NEU Battery Materials (NEU) to Collaborate on Lithium Battery Recycling DevelopmentThe collaboration will focus on developing “Gigafactory” level operations and manufacturing of innovative battery technologies incorporating nanomaterials for mobility and stationary applications. This collaboration is the progression of the Memorandum of Understanding (“Memorandum”) signed in Bali, Indonesia at the 2023 ASEAN Battery and Electric Vehicle Technology Conference (ABEVTC) to promote cross-country collaboration within ASEAN on battery technology.Singapore-based, NEU, who are specialists in LFP battery recycling will ensure a steady supply of recycled battery material, like lithium carbonate and other metals are made available to GMSB’s Hydrogen-Electric-Vehicle-Battery (HEBATT) Centre for performance testing. GMSB is a subsidiary of NanoMalaysia.The testing of the recycled material is to ensure their viability and sustainability within the Malaysia battery ecosystem, which would expand to localised development of a lithium battery recycling ecosystem for the ASEAN region. NEU and GMSB will facilitate this supply and development based on spent battery material being used in an end-to-end ecosystem.This will also pave the way for the exploration of a joint-development programme for improved recycling efficiency between these two companies.Gigafactory Malaysia Sdn Bhd (GMSB) and Khon Khean University (KKU) to Collaborate on Manufacturing of Cells Developed by GMSBGMSB’s and KKU’s collaboration will leverage their joint expertise and resources, with KKU acting as the outsourced manufacturer for batteries developed by GMSB. The collaboration will also provide knowledge sharing in battery testing and certification that will lead to productivity advancements at GMSB's Hydrogen-Electric-Vehicle-Battery (HEBATT) Centre in Malaysia.This Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) is an extension of an agreement signed at the 2023 ASEAN Battery and Electric Vehicle Technology Conference (ABEVTC) in Bali, which involved key organisations from Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, and the Philippines.Aligned with the ASEAN Battery Network's mission, this MoU aims to strengthen battery technology development within ASEAN.Institute of Materials Research and Engineering (IMRE), Singapore and INV Corporation to collaborate on Joint Research to Develop Hybrid Battery SeparatorsA Research Collaborative Agreement will be signed between the Institute of Materials Research and Engineering in Singapore and INV to develop the next generation hybrid battery separators, which will address the challenges of safety faced by current rechargeable batteries.This collaboration seeks to play on the strengths and IPs in solid state batteries developed in Singapore. INV is headquartered in Singapore and is the largest battery separator film manufacturer in the world. Its production plants are in Sweden and Malaysia.Samsung SDI Southeast Asia ExpansionSamsung SDI, a high-performance battery manufacturer based in South Korea, opened its Regional HQ in Southeast Asia in Singapore on 19 April 2024. Samsung SDI currently has two manufacturing sites in Southeast Asia, located in Malaysia and Vietnam. To enhance customer service, the company has established two sales offices in Vietnam (December 2023) and Singapore (April 2024).Samsung SDI Southeast Asia PTE LTD (SDISEA) also announced that it will open Samsung SDI R&D Singapore (SDIRS) on 1 September 2024, during the 2nd ASEAN Battery Technology Conference (ABTC).Under its vision of making the world greener and more sustainable through innovative technology, Samsung SDI will provide its customers in Southeast Asia with PRiMX (Prime Battery for Maximum Experience) batteries and technologies in pursuit of utmost customer satisfaction.Hosting of the ABTC is rotated among the co-organisers. In 2025, TESTA will host the ABTC in Thailand.For more information on the programme agenda, please visit our official site: https://reg.eventnook.com/event/ABTC2024/homeThe conference's anchor sponsor is Hyundai Motor Group Innovation Center Singapore (HMGICS), with the gala dinner sponsored by INV Corporation Pte Ltd.Gold sponsors include Amphenol Communications Solutions, Quantel Pte Ltd, Infineon Technologies Asia Pacific Pte Ltd, and Gotion Singapore Pte Ltd, while silver sponsors are Concord New Energy Group Limited, Kewell Technology Co.,Ltd., Metrohm Singapore Pte Ltd, TME Systems Pte Ltd.Additional sponsors include Samsung SDI Southeast Asia Pte. Ltd, Siemens Industry Software Pte Ltd, UL Standards & Engagement, and NEWARE Technology Limited. Publicity partners are the EV Association of Singapore, EV Association of Malaysia, and Turn Off Turn On Ventures.Media ContactPRecious Communicationsabtc@preciouscomms.comAbout ASEAN Battery Technology ConferenceASEAN Battery Technology Conference (ABTC) stands out as the premier battery conference in ASEAN, attracting an audience of over 250 participants. We look forward to engaging with a diverse range of participants, including cell manufacturers, pack integrators, and recycling companies. The mission of ABTC is to bring together regional battery expertise, creating unique opportunities within the global battery value chain.The primary objective of ABTC is to foster collaboration among stakeholders in the battery industry. We aim to facilitate insightful discussions covering various topics, such as advanced battery materials, prototyping, cell-to-pack technologies, and recycling strategies.In addition to these focal points, the conference will explore related aspects such as standards, interoperability, and the ongoing evolution of battery safety technology.Organisers of ABTCAbout Singapore Battery ConsortiumSingapore Battery Consortium (SBC) aims to foster strategic R&D partnerships amongst public research performers and industry players in developing and advancing battery technologies. SBC aims to develop and catalyze the local ecosystem in battery-related technologies through this platform. It is hosted at A*STAR and supported by the National Research Foundation Singapore (NRF). Over the past decade, commercial interest in battery development has been on the rise, keeping pace with demand for better battery performance and different performance characteristics for increasingly complex mobility and portable devices. To meet this demand, the Singapore Battery Consortium will bring research outcomes from our laboratories into the market by enabling researchers to understand business requirements, while giving companies access to the latest battery research and technologies to augment their product development efforts.About Thailand Energy Storage Technology Association (TESTA)TESTA or THAILAND ENERGY STORAGE TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION aims to help connect stakeholders, educate the public, promote understanding, and nurture technological advancements in energy storage technologies in Thailand. TESTA was officially registered on January 25, 2021, by 5 founding institutes including the National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA), Khon Kaen University (KKU), King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi (KMUTT), King Mongkut’s University of Technology North Bangkok (KMUT-NB), and Electric Vehicle Association of Thailand (EVAT). Over 60 members of the association include energy storage technology enthusiasts from various sectors ranging from academic, research institutes, public sectors, policymakers, and private industries.About National Center for Sustainable Transportation Technology (NCSTT)The National Center for Sustainable Transportation Technology (NCSTT), or Pusat Pengembangan Teknologi Transportasi Berkelanjutan, is from Indonesia and is a unique multidisciplinary research center focused on conducting, supporting and encouraging applied engineering and technology for transportation systems in Indonesia. NCSTT has been recognized globally as the research center which aims to foster the national transportation industry in developing national economics and welfare. NCSTT has built network linkages and research collaborations with national transportation stakeholders such as automotive, railway and aircraft industries, as well as research institutions and universities.About National Battery Research Institute (NBRI)The National Battery Research Institute (NBRI) was legally established on 17th December 2020 as The Center of Excellence Innovation of Battery and Renewable Energy Foundation, with Prof.Dr. Evvy Kartini as a Founder and Prof Alan J. Drew as Co-Founder. NBRI is Indonesia’s independent institute for electrochemical energy storage science and technology, supporting research, training, and education. NBRI aims to contribute to the overall research capacity and training environment in Indonesia in Battery Research. NBRI is a platform that brings together scientists, academicians, industry partners, the government and all stakeholders that focus on battery technology. The main goal of NBRI is to encourage and support a battery manufacturing industry using local resources, which will enable Indonesia to be independent in energy. The NBRI was supported by the UK Government’s Global Challenge Research Fund (GCRF), part of the Queen Mary University of London QR allocation.About Electric Vehicle Association of Philippines (eVAP)eVAP envisions a nation wherein the use of electric vehicles is highly promoted, encouraged and supported by its government and society to develop a transportation landscape that is one with the environment ecologically and economically. eVAP’s mission is to educate the public on environmental awareness, and the economic and ecological benefits of electric vehicles through the conduct of and/or participation in promotional activities.eVAP aims to accelerate society’s conversion from using gas-powered vehicles to electric vehicles and works with the government in the creation and implementation of legislation that will support and encourage the use of electric vehicles.About NanoMalaysiaNanoMalaysia Berhad was incorporated in 2011 as a company limited by guarantee (CLBG) under the Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI) to act as a business entity entrusted with nanotechnology commercialization activities. Some of its roles include commercialization of nanotechnology research and development, industrialization of nanotechnology, facilitation of investments in nanotechnology and human capital development in nanotechnology. Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
ISSYK KUL, Kyrgyzstan, Aug 24, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - The Ministry of Education and Science of the Kyrgyz Republic has partnered with Singapore's Marshall Cavendish Education (MCE) to introduce key training programmes and education resources to its schools throughout the country. The partnership seeks to instill key skillsets and content knowledge to strengthen teachers and students' abilities for the 21 st century.Kyrgyzstan is set to implement significant shifts in the hopes of increasing the educational quality and to increase the number of children that attend schools. The new titles by MCE will become available to over 2000 public schools and over 1.4 million students in the country. [1]Marshall Cavendish Education's English, Mathematics and Science series from kindergarten to grades 1 till 11 will soon be available in the local languages in Kyrgyzstan with its recent partnership with Okuu Kitebi Publishing House. Alongside the new syllabus and resources, MCE is set to conduct training and mentoring programmes that aim to support the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) competencies of teachers and students in subjects such as Mathematics and Science. Veteran educators from Singapore will present modules to help local educators and master trainers understand key concepts such as problem-solving skills and scientific inquiry, ultimately working towards inculcating a nationwide movement to achieve an improved and sustained academic performance regionally and internationally. The partnership will also include the introduction of artificial intelligence platform Cerebry, an engine and digital platform for teachers to integrate technology within their classrooms and enhance the learning experiences of the students. Unique questions and solutions are generated on demand, for each individual student.The launch of the partnership hosted at Issyk Kul, one of the deepest lakes in the world, saw more than 200 attendees who are key stakeholders in Kyrgyzstan's education ministry. It was also attended by Deputy Prime Minister Edil Baisalov, Minister of Education and Science of Kyrgyz Republic, Dogdurkul Kendirbaeva, UNICEF Representative to the Kyrgyz Republic, Samman J. Thapa and CEO, Times Publishing Limited Siew Peng Yim."In this partnership, our key goal is to provide a strong and consistent support and motivation to our educators in Kyrgyzstan. Singapore had faced tremendous challenges in its journey to achieve success in creating a world class education ecosystem. Marshall Cavendish Education will use the lessons we had learnt from the Singapore education transformation journey to provide the necessary resources and we will also tailor-made our solutions for Kyrgyzstan to help your students to achieve academic success and more importantly to build their confidence and to enjoy learning once more," shared Mr. Siew Peng Yim, CEO, Times Publishing Limited."The books published by Marshall Cavendish Education, which over its 60-year history have established collaborations with more than 90 countries and have been translated into 17 languages, are now available to us. We believe that the books they have published contributed to the journey Singapore has had with its education. After selecting, analyzing, and studying samples from many countries, we have decided to partner with MCE. We are ready to collaborate and aim for the partnership to bring Singapore educators to share their expertise on the education system" said Ms Dogdurkul Kendirbaeva, Minister of Education and Science of Kyrgyz Republic.About Marshall Cavendish EducationMarshall Cavendish Education (MCE) is a global education solutions provider dedicated to nurturing the joy of learning and preparing students for the future. We believe the best way to do so is by simplifying learning and listening to the needs of schools, teachers, students, and parents. MCE makes world-class educational content more accessible through a seamless experience that integrates both print and digital resources. We provide holistic and end-to-end solutions customised to the school's requirements, with professional development to help educators implement the curriculum. We've worked with ministries, policymakers, educators, and parents in over 90 countries, designing education solutions in 14 languages for Pre-K to 12. MCE is the only Asia-based publisher that is an endorsement partner of Cambridge International Education.www.mceducation.comFor Media Enquiries:Shahidah HamsahName:shahidahhamsah@mceducation.com[1] https://www.unicef.org/kyrgyzstan/media/8021/file/Education%20Joint%20Sector%20Review.pdfSOURCE: Marshall Cavendish Education Pte Ltd Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
Cambridge, MA, Aug 24, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Moderna, Inc. (NASDAQ:MRNA) today announced that it has received approval from the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW) in Japan for a partial change application for an updated formulation of its COVID-19 mRNA vaccine Spikevax, targeting the SARS-CoV-2 variant JN.1."We appreciate the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare approval decision for our updated COVID-19 mRNA vaccine," said Stéphane Bancel, Chief Executive Officer of Moderna. "It is important that people are vaccinated with the latest updated COVID-19 vaccines that can protect against circulating strains. With COVID-19 vaccination becoming a routine inoculation similar to seasonal flu vaccines, individuals will be able to receive their updated COVID-19 vaccine alongside their flu vaccine this fall."In May 2024, a Japanese health ministry panel recommended that COVID-19 vaccines be updated to target the JN.1 family of Omicron subvariants for the 2024/2025 national immunization program (NIP). This guidance aligns with the recommendations from the World Health Organization (WHO) Technical Advisory Group on COVID-19 Vaccine Composition (TAG-CO-VAC) on the use of a monovalent JN.1 lineage for COVID-19 vaccine antigen composition.The NIP in Japan will offer COVID-19 vaccination to individuals aged 65 and older, as well as qualifying individuals aged 60 to 64.[1] Japan has the highest proportion of older adults worldwide, with approximately 30% of its population aged 65 and above. Given that respiratory viruses are a leading disease burden in people older than 65, NIPs are crucial in reducing the burden of disease and, ultimately, future pressure on the health system. Individuals requesting COVID-19 vaccination outside of the regular program will have the option of voluntary vaccination at their own expense.In July, Moderna entered into an agreement with Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma Corporation to support the co-promotion of Moderna's mRNA respiratory vaccine portfolio in Japan, including Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine, Spikevax.About ModernaModerna is a leader in the creation of the field of mRNA medicine. Through the advancement of mRNA technology, Moderna is reimagining how medicines are made and transforming how we treat and prevent disease for everyone. By working at the intersection of science, technology and health for more than a decade, the company has developed medicines at unprecedented speed and efficiency, including one of the earliest and most effective COVID-19 vaccines.Moderna's mRNA platform has enabled the development of therapeutics and vaccines for infectious diseases, immuno-oncology, rare diseases and autoimmune diseases. With a unique culture and a global team driven by Moderna values and mindsets to responsibly change the future of human health, Moderna strives to deliver the greatest possible impact to people through mRNA medicines. For more information about Moderna, please visit modernatx.com and connect with us on X (formerly Twitter), Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn.Moderna Forward-Looking StatementsThis press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended, including statements regarding: the authorization of Moderna's updated JN.1-targeting COVID-19 vaccine by the Ministry of Health Labor and Welfare in Japan; the ability of Moderna's updated COVID-19 vaccine to induce an immune response and provide protection against circulating SARS-CoV-2 variants; and Moderna's ability to supply its COVID-19 vaccine to support Japan's COVID-19 national immunization program. The forward-looking statements in this press release are neither promises nor guarantees, and you should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements because they involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors, many of which are beyond Moderna's control and which could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. These risks, uncertainties, and other factors include, among others, those risks and uncertainties described under the heading "Risk Factors" in Moderna's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023 and in subsequent filings made by Moderna with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, which are available on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov. Except as required by law, Moderna disclaims any intention or responsibility for updating or revising any forward-looking statements contained in this press release in the event of new information, future developments or otherwise. These forward-looking statements are based on Moderna's current expectations and speak only as of the date of this press release.Moderna ContactsMedia :International mediaLuke Mircea-WillatsSenior Director, International CommunicationsLuke.mirceawillats@modernatx.comModerna JapanCommunications & Mediajapan-pr@modernatx.comInvestors:Lavina TalukdarSenior Vice President & Head of Investor Relations+1 617-209-5834Lavina.Talukdar@modernatx.com[1]Qualifying individuals include those aged 60-64 with severe cardiac, renal or respiratory impairments that significantly restrict daily activities, or those with immune deficiencies due to Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), making daily life exceedingly difficult.SOURCE: Moderna, Inc. 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