- Over 600 global exhibitors, with more than a quarter bringing spirits from around the world- Seminars on Hong Kong’s spirits market and taxation can help the industry capture new opportunities- Sommeliers’ Picks makes its debut, with special labels on selected wines for easy identification- The Wine Fiesta zone opens to public ticket holders on the last day of the FairHONG KONG, Nov 7, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - The 16th Hong Kong International Wine & Spirits Fair, organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), opens today and runs until 9 November at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre.In recent years, consumers in the region have developed a more sophisticated appreciation for wine and spirits, boosting the development of the liquor trade. The latest Policy Address announced a lower duty rate for liquor, which is expected to enhance the trade of high-end spirits.More than 600 exhibitors from 20 countries and regions, including 17 pavilions, are taking part in this year’s Fair, representing Asia, Europe and the Americas in addition to Hong Kong and Mainland China, further promoting Hong Kong as a regional trading hub for wine and spirits.A diverse showcase for wines and spiritsOverseas exhibitors and Hong Kong agents are bringing a diverse collection of wine and spirits from some 40 countries and regions. These include emerging Chinese wines, sake and award-winning wines, while more than a quarter of exhibitors are showcasing spirits, including baijiu from Mainland China such as Guizhou Moutai, Xi Jiu and Zhenjiu, whisky from the Czech Republic, Japan, Ireland and Scotland, tequila from Mexico, gin and brandy from Japan and more.The Fair also features a Friends of Wine zone, which showcases gourmet foods that pair well with wine. Some exhibitors are also introducing their education and training services that promote the industry’s all-round development.The inaugural Sommeliers’ Picks has engaged renowned sommeliers Arnaud Bardary MS, Carlito Chiu and Reeze Choi, the first Chinese sommelier named second runner-up of ASI Best Sommelier of the World Contest 2023, to share their favourite wine and spirits list including red wine, white wine, sake, whisky and spirits, to serve as a guide for industry professionals and the public. The selected wines will have special labels affixed for easy identification. The three sommeliers picked the following wines:Red Wine- Anthony Thevenet Morgon Cuvee Vieilles Vignes; France (Vynluna Wines Limited; Booth no.: 3D-C13)- AOP Coteaux d'Aix en Provence Cocorico; France (Chateau Calissanne; Booth no.: 3D-C02)- Domaine de la Noblaie Pierre de Tuf; France (Vynluna Wines Limited; Booth no.: 3D-C13)- Reserve Range Sebastien's Cabernet Sauvignon; Australia (Amadio Wines; Booth no.: 3D-D02)- SELLATO; Italy (Az. Agr. Tenuta Viglione di Zullo Giovanni; Booth no.: 3E-C10) White Wine- Domaine Laureau Savennieres Les Genets; France (Vynluna Wines Limited; Booth no.: 3D-C13)- PINOT BLANC PREMIUM; Czech Republic (THAYA vinarstvi, spol. s r.o.; Booth no.: 3E-B02)- Tawse Quarry Road Chardonnay, Vinemount Ridge VQA; Canada (Vynluna Wines Limited; Booth no.: 3D-C13)- VELTLINSKE ZELENE PZNP; Czech Republic (THAYA vinarstvi, spol. s r.o.; Booth no.: 3E-B02)Sake- Harunomine Junmai Ginjo Gyokuei 55 Namazake; Japan (Tanaka Sake Brewery Co., Ltd.; Booth no.: 3D-A03A)- “Kohga Ninja” Unfiltered Pasteurized Junmai-Ginjo Sake 720ml; Japan (Equip Asia Limited; Booth no.: 3D-B09)- Ski Masamune; Japan (Musashino Shuzo Co., Ltd.; Booth no.: 3C-E06A)- The Ukishiro Sakitama Ancient Sake; Japan (Tanaka Sake Brewery Co., Ltd.; Booth no.: 3D-A03A) Whisky and spirits- UAIS; Ireland (Alarcon V. Limited; Booth no.: 3C-B23)- World Blended Whisky ASAKA Distillery & 4; Japan (SASANOKAWA SHUZO Co.,Ltd; Booth no.: 3C-E06B)Multiple events explore market trendsSome 50 events and conferences are being held during the Fair, with about one-fifth of these related to spirits. Renowned wine critic, wine writer and Chief Editor Lau Chi Sun discussed Hong Kong’s spirits market with industry experts at a seminar this afternoon organised by WineNow. They evaluated the latest market trends and outlook, including changes in taste preferences and the impact of the tax system.Another seminar, hosted by Master of Wine Debra Meiburg, featured renowned experts Vietnamese sommelier Le Hoang Khanh Vi, wine critic Cecilia Wong, wine and beer educator Belle Leung and Founder of Mai Sake Erika Haigh, who explored beverage consumption trends and preferences among Gen Z and millennials.The Fair also includes wine tasting sessions and seminars, along with conferences hosted by world-class Masters of Wine, sommeliers and industry professionals. These events are analysing trends in different regions and markets, while offering attendees a chance to sample fine wine and spirits from around the world.Stef Yim, the first person from Hong Kong to establish his own winery and vineyard at Europe’s highest active volcano, Mount Etna in Italy, is hosting wine tasting sessions and seminars for business buyers and the public throughout the three-day fair.There are several wine awards and competitions during the Fair. The Cathay Hong Kong International Wine and Spirit Competition 2024 Award Presentation Ceremony took place today, while the WineLuxe Hong Kong Top 10 Wine Pairing Restaurant Awards Presentation Ceremony 2024 will be held tomorrow. The Hong Kong International Mixology Showdown 2024 Hong Kong region semi-final, organised by the Hong Kong Bartenders Association under the theme of “Wine Kaleidoscope”, was also held today, while the debut “Final of China GBA region” will take place tomorrow.Public Day welcomes wine loversOn 9th November, the final day of the Fair, the Wine Fiesta zone will be open to ticket-holding members of the public aged 18 or above who can sample and buy wine and spirits, as well as participate in wine tasting sessions and special events. For instance, the Japan pavilion will offer sake for attendees to taste. In another session, speakers from the Asia Wine Service Education Centre will introduce participants to Italian natural wines.Master of Wine Debra Meiburg will host a tasting session on sparkling wines, while Hong Kong-born ‘Volcano Winemaker’ Stef Yim will share his unique wine-making journey.Lan Kwai Fong (LKF) Concepts has crafted a special cocktail, HK & Suit, for the Fair. This unique drink is available for purchase in the LKF Cocktail-Mixing Party inside the Wine Fiesta zone.Regular tickets, priced at HK$200, are available at the exhibition venue. Advance tickets, priced at $99, are available until 6pm on 8 November through: BOOKYAY, CTG, HK01, HKTVMall, HKGO, KKDay, KLOOK, PopTicket, Timable, Trip.com, Lan Kwai Fong Group, Winenow, Wai Shing Wine International CO., Ltd. and Zicket. Ticket buyers will receive a complimentary Lucaris crystal wine glass and discounts on Hong Kong Airline air tickets on a first-come, first-served basis.Website: https://www.hktdc.com/event/hkwinefair/enPhoto Download: https://bit.ly/4feFNANMore than 600 exhibitors are bringing a diverse collection of wines and spirits to the 16th Hong Kong International Wine & Spirits Fair, which opens today and runs until 9 November at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre in Wan ChaiThe inaugural Sommeliers’ Picks has engaged renowned sommeliers (from left) Carlito Chiu, Arnaud Bardary MS and Reeze Choi, the first Chinese sommelier named second runner-up of ASI Best Sommelier of the World Contest 2023 to share their favourite wine listsA selection of wines chosen for Sommeliers’ PicksJennifer Docherty, the first ethnically Chinese and Mandarin-speaking Master of Wine, shared her expertise in a blind wine-tasting sessionThe Fair is hosting several wine prize presentation ceremonies and competitions during the Fair, including the Cathay Hong Kong International Wine and Spirit Competition 2024 Award Presentation CeremonyChinese baijiu brands, such as Guizhou Moutai, are available for tasting in the Wine Fiesta zone on the final day of the FairRenowned wine critic, wine writer and Chief Editor Lau Chi Sun, evaluated the latest spirits market trends and outlook with industry experts at a seminar organised by WineNow.HKTDC Media Room: mediaroom.hktdc.comMedia enquiriesPlease contact the HKTDC’s Communications & Public Affairs Department:Kelly ShekTel: (852) 2584 4525Email: kelly.yt.shek@hktdc.orgSnowy ChanTel: (852) 2584 4537Email: snowy.sn.chan@hktdc.orgAbout HKTDCThe Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is a statutory body established in 1966 to promote, assist and develop Hong Kong's trade. With 50 offices globally, including 13 in Mainland China, the HKTDC promotes Hong Kong as a two-way global investment and business hub. The HKTDC organises international exhibitions, conferences and business missions to create business opportunities for companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), in the mainland and international markets. The HKTDC also provides up-to-date market insights and product information via research reports and digital news channels. For more information, please visit: www.hktdc.com/aboutus. Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
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SINGAPORE, Nov 7, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Almost everywhere you look today the use of Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) is there. According to this year’s GoDaddy Global Entrepreneurship Survey, 94% of respondents reported that digitization has already noticeably improved the work processes in their small business. GoDaddy shares some ways that AI technology tools can help to drive increased efficiencies for small businesses. AI can be a powerful tool for small businesses, whether looking to: streamline your workflow through process automation; improve decision-making; gain a competitive advantage in your industry; provide a better customer experience; or create a beautiful professional business site easily and quickly.With its ability to automate tasks, analyze data and provide insights, AI has the potential to level the playing field. Now even smaller ventures can compete with larger companies.The applications of artificial intelligence will continue to evolve in the coming days, months and years as technology advances. But it’s important to approach it strategically and with careful thought beforehand. Here are three ways that AI could benefit your business.1. Automate time-consuming tasksBy automating repetitive and time-consuming tasks, small businesses can save time, reduce costs and increase productivity. This can lead to improved customer engagement, increased growth and better overall business performance. For example, you could use AI to automate business processes such as: data analytics, invoicing, and other administrative tasks you use in your business. It can also help reduce errors and improve the accuracy of data, leading to better decision-making.This, in turn, could help free you up to focus on your business development and driving increased customer relationships. AI can help businesses improve their customer service by automating interactions through chatbots and virtual assistants. These tools can help customers with common queries, such as product information and troubleshooting. In turn, this frees up customer service staff to deal with more complex issues. All of which can lead to shorter response times, higher customer satisfaction and increased loyalty. AI driven marketing tools, like GoDaddy Airo Digital Marketing, can help improve marketing efficiencies by automating recurring tasks like sending out email campaigns and sharing social media posts.2. Provide Better InsightsBy analyzing customer data, AI can offer insights into customer preferences and behavior, allowing businesses to tailor their emails and advertising. AI’s ability to analyze vast amounts of data is another key benefit for small businesses. It is easier to collect and analyze data from multiple sources, including social media, customer interactions and sales data, to help understand what your customers like and don’t like.For example, using AI in business can help improve operational efficiency by automating data analysis that once took hours of time. This can free you or your employees to focus on customer service or product development. Additionally, AI can help you identify potential areas for cost savings by analyzing data related to supply chain management, inventory control and production processes.3. Data-driven lead generation to reduce costsImagine training an AI tool with the traffic and behavior from your website, along with the lead data from your CRM (customer relationship management) tool and social media feeds.Such an AI tool can analyze all that data to get a better understanding of your target audience and their preferences and the messaging that can help take the actions you would like them to take. It will be able to learn and adapt with each website visitor, producing ever more effective messages to more efficiently turn a website visitor into a lead and potential customer. With the ability to learn from new inputs, such as adding in leads in your CRM, it can analyze historical data and put each lead into context, helping save costs on marketing plans.Introducing AI into your small business doesn’t have to be difficult. The key now is to educate yourself and your employees on the opportunities and the available applications of AI. Ensure that data is collected and used in a responsible and ethical manner, with appropriate security measures in place to protect sensitive data. Start small, then go from there.For more information on how GoDaddy can help your business, visit: GoDaddy's AI prompt library — the best AI prompts for small businessesAbout GoDaddyGoDaddy helps millions of entrepreneurs around the world start, grow and expand their businesses. People turn to GoDaddy to name their idea, create a professional Web site, attract customers, sell their products and services, and accept online payments. GoDaddy's easy-to-use tools help micro-entrepreneurs manage everything in one place, and its experts are available to provide 24/7 assistance. For more information about the company, visit www.GoDaddy.com.Issued on behalf of GoDaddy. For more information, contact:Fekra Communicationsinfo@fekracomms.com Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
SELANGOR, Malaysia, Nov 7, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Selayang Mall, owned by AmanahRaya Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) and managed by Knight Frank Malaysia (“Knight Frank”), launches its inaugural Selayang Mall Environment Week 2024 as part of a bold initiative to champion environmental sustainability. The event gathered over 3,000 attendees, including families, local community groups, and eco-enthusiasts, all committed to celebrating and learning about environmental conservation.The week-long event offered interactive exhibits, live demonstrations, and educational workshops, making it a key platform for raising environmental awareness in the Selayang community. Highlights included sessions on local biodiversity, eco-friendly practices, and fun hands-on activities for all ages, which sparked meaningful discussions about safeguarding Selayang’s natural heritage.Selayang Mall donated RM16,000 worth of essential supplies to Pusat Pemulihan Dalam Komuniti in conjunction with Selayang Mall Environment Week.Supported by renowned local entities, such as the Majlis Perbandaran Selayang, Forest Research Institute Malaysia (“FRIM”), and 99 Wonderland Park, the Environment Week saw the involvement of schools, private organisations, and community advocates. Tunku Rozita Tunku Abdul Malek, Managing Director of AmanahRaya-Kenedix REIT Manager Sdn. Bhd. (“AKRM”), and other key figures, including Dato’ Dr Ismail Haji Parlan, Director General of FRIM, lent their presence and support, underscoring the event’s significance.Mohd Yusof Tawil, Chairman of Pusat Pemulihan Dalam Komuniti; Nazatul Syima, Head of Operation of AmanahRaya-Kenedix REIT Manager Sdn. Bhd.; Tunku Rozita, Managing Director of AmanahRaya-Kenedix REIT Manager Sdn. Bhd.; Yuen May Chee, Director of Knight Frank Malaysia; Benoit Cazin, Centre Manager of Selayang Mall; Hazwani Izzati, Marketing Manager of Selayang Mall [L-R]Benoit Cazin, Centre Manager of Selayang Mall, said, “Selayang Mall Environment Week represents our commitment to inspiring positive change. This gathering exemplifies what’s possible when our community comes together for a common cause. Our goal is not only to promote environmental protection but to also position Selayang as a must-visit location with vibrant attractions.”Beyond awareness, the initiative extended its impact through a substantial donation of RM16,000 in essential supplies to children at Pusat Pemulihan Dalam Komuniti Selayang, underlining Selayang Mall’s broader commitment to social and environmental sustainability.The success of Selayang Mall Environment Week marks a significant step for community-driven environmental action. The organisers aim to continue building momentum, creating a lasting legacy that encourages a deeper connection with nature and sustainable practices across Selayang.For media enquiries, please contact:Hazwani Izzati Khirrudin - Asst Marketing ManagerEmail: hazwani.khirrudin@my.knightfrank.comNoor Atiyya Binti MahmudEmail: nooratiyya@akrm.com.my Mandy TanEmail: m.tan@swanconsultancy.biz Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
TOKYO, Nov 7, 2024 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Hitachi High-Tech Corporation ("Hitachi High-Tech") and The University of Tokyo ("UTokyo") have been conducting joint research ("this research") into practical applications of high-resolution Laser-PEEM(1) developed by UTokyo in the semiconductor manufacturing process. This research will be presented at MNC 2024 (International Microprocesses and Nanotechnology Conference 2024), which will be held in Kyoto Prefecture from November 12 to 15, 2024.Overview of Laser-PEEMLaser-PEEM can be faster image analysis compared to SEM(2) used in the semi-conductor wafer manufacturingprocess, and observation of the chemical information of materials and the non-destructive observation of three-dimensional structures on the nano-level used high- resolution technology developed by UTokyo. In this research, we conducted trials on the application of Laser-PEEM in the semiconductor field and have verified its effectiveness.We will continue to conduct research in collaboration with UTokyo by understanding the needs of semiconductor manufacturers to help resolve issues in the manufacturing and shipping processes.(1) Laser-PEEM: Laser-Photo Emission Electron Microscope(2) SEM: Scanning Electron MicroscopeBackgroundAs semiconductor device performance has improved with the progress that's been made in miniaturization and high integration, at present, nano-level circuit patterns are being formed using extreme ultraviolet (EUV) lithography. Asdevices become increasingly miniaturized and highly integrated, changes in 3D processing precision of circuit patternsand localized material properties in the manufacturing process have come to have a greater impact on device performance than ever before. For this reason, multi-point and varied inspections and measurements are becoming essential, and the need for improved inspection throughput is expected to continue to increase going forward.Hitachi High-Tech has been conducting joint research with UTokyo since 2020, which developed the high-resolutionLaser-PEEM technology, with the aim of resolving further issues facing customers by leveraging Hitachi High-Tech's expertise in supporting semiconductor manufacturing through high reproducibility and throughput.Details of This Research's Trials Using the Features of High-resolution Laser-PEEM1. Quick nano-scale observationLaser-PEEM irradiates the entire observation target with a laser instead of an electron beam, and obtains the observedimage by capturing the electrons emitted from the observation target with a camera. This research has verified that, using this method, it is possible to obtain a wider area of high-resolution data at once, thereby contributing tosubstantially shortening the inspection process compared to a SEM, which scans using an electron beam.2. Enables the observation of various chemical information of materialsThe semiconductor manufacturing process consists of three main processes: resist coating, exposure, and development. In order to inspect the shape of circuit patterns, we currently inspect the uneven patterns formed on thewafer surface after development. It is believed that yield could be improved if it were possible to inspect what are called latent image patterns, which are formed immediately after exposure and are chemically etched with no irregularities on the actual surface. In this research, we applied Laser-PEEM to latent image pattern observation anddemonstrated that it was possible to observe them at high resolution and with high throughput. This functionality is a technique that was not possible with SEMs, and we anticipate this could lead to the creation of new inspection markets going forward.3. Enables non-destructive observation of nanostructuresLaser-PEEM is capable of sensing at depths of approximately 10 to 100 nanometers, and we have demonstrated that it is able to "look through" and see whether defects are present in wafers and what caused them in a non-destructive manner. This makes it possible for the previous work of processing wafers to analyze the cause of faults to now be carried out non- destructively. We also expect to see more advances in moving to three-dimensions going forward,thereby contributing to reducing the workload involved in processing, as well as more accurate analysis.Future OutlookBy providing inspection and measurement equipment using electron beam technology and optical technology, Hitachi High-Tech continues to respond to our customers' various processing, measurement and inspection needs in the development and mass production of semiconductor devices. Looking to the future, the combination of this high-resolution technology developed by UTokyo and Hitachi High-Tech's automation and stabilization technology, together with an extensive customer network, will open up new possibilities for applying high-resolution Laser-PEEM in inspections and measurements in the cutting-edge semiconductor manufacturing processes.In addition, we anticipate that Laser-PEEM, which enables the acquisition of even more information from theobservation target, will contribute not only to the semiconductor field, but also to a wide range of industries andfundamental scientific research. As such, we will continue our research in the application of technology toward resolvinga wide range of social issues.We will continue to provide innovative and digitally enhanced solutions to our products for the upcoming technology challenges, and create new value together with our customers, as well as contributing to cutting-edge manufacturing.Related InformationToday, November 7, 2024, the Materials Innovation Research Center (MIRC), the University of Tokyo Collaborative Research Organization, the Institute for Solid State Physics, and the Graduate School of Frontier Sciences have issued a press release related to this research. Please see the link below for details.www.issp.u-tokyo.ac.jp/maincontents/news2.html?pid=24999 (Japanese only)About Hitachi High-TechHitachi High-Tech, headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, is engaged in activities in a broad range of fields, including manufacture and sales of clinical analyzers, biotechnology products, radiation therapy systems, semiconductor manufacturing equipment, analytical instruments, and analysis equipment. Also, we provide high value-added solutions in industrial fields such as mobility, connected, environment and energy, etc. Through business based on our core Observation, Measurement and Analysis technologies, we will contribute to the realization of a sustainable society by solving social issues.The company's consolidated revenues for FY2023 were approx. JPY 670.4 billion. For further information, visit www.hitachi-hightech.com/global/en/Contact:Makoto SakakibaraOpen Business Promotion Dept., Business Strategy Planning Div.,Nano-Technology Solution Business Group, Hitachi High-Tech CorporationEmail: makoto.sakakibara.yf@hitachi-hightech.com Copyright 2024 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
TOKYO, Nov 7, 2024 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (hereafter, Mitsubishi Motors) today announced that it has decided to acquire up to 149,028,300 shares (representing 10.02% of the total number of issued shares, excluding treasury shares) from Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. (hereafter, Nissan), reducing Nissan’s current 34.07% stake (506,620,577 shares) in Mitsubishi Motors.At 8:45 a.m. on November 8, 2024, a consigned purchase order will be placed with the Tokyo Stock Exchange off-auction own share repurchase trading system (ToSTNeT-3) at the price of JPY 460.6 per share, which is the closing price (including final special quote) for today, November 7, 2024 (no changes to other transaction systems or transaction times will be made). The purchase order will be valid at the transaction time specified above.In light of the recent trend to reduce cross-shareholdings, Mitsubishi Motors has decided to repurchase its own shares from Nissan Motor after considering ways to improve capital efficiency and expand shareholder returns.Mitsubishi Motors and Nissan will continue their collaborative efforts to drive innovation and deliver exceptional value to their stakeholders. Together, the Alliance companies are actively engaged in high-value creation projects that respond to evolving industry trends.About Mitsubishi MotorsMitsubishi Motors Corporation (TSE:7211) — a member of the Alliance with Renault and Nissan — is a global automobile company based in Tokyo, Japan, which has about 28,000 employees and a global footprint with production facilities in Japan and the ASEAN region. Mitsubishi Motors has a competitive edge in SUVs, pickup trucks and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, and appeals to ambitious drivers willing to challenge convention and embrace innovation. Since the production of our first vehicle more than a century ago, Mitsubishi Motors has been a leader in electrification — launched the i-MiEV, the world’s first mass-produced electric vehicle in 2009, followed by the Outlander PHEV, the world’s first plug-in hybrid electric SUV in 2013. With a target of increasing the sales ratio of electrified vehicles to 100% by 2035, Mitsubishi Motors will deliver models that embody Mitsubishi Motors-ness and contribute to the realization of a carbon-neutral society.For more information on Mitsubishi Motors, please visit the company's website at www.mitsubishi-motors.com/en/. Copyright 2024 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
TOKYO, Nov 7, 2024 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Honda Motor Co., Ltd. (Honda) has signed a sponsorship agreement with World Athletics ahead of the World Athletics Championships Tokyo 25 (WCH Tokyo 25) as an official global partner. Based on this sponsorship agreement, Honda will provide vehicles from its fleet of electrified vehicles as the official transportation at the WCH Tokyo 25, which will start on September 13, 2025. This is the first time Honda has partnered with World Athletics. World Athletics President Sebastian Coe and Honda Global CEO Toshihiro MibeThe World Athletics Championships is the world’s premier track-and-field competition, with athletes from more than 200 countries and territories set to participate. WCH Tokyo 25 will be held at the National Stadium in Tokyo, Japan for nine days from September 13-21, 2025. This will be the third WCH to be held in Japan, and the second in Tokyo, who hosted the event 34 years ago, in 1991. By providing its fleet of electrified vehicles as part of the official competition transportation service, Honda will contribute to the sustainability objectives of WCH Tokyo 25. The official vehicles will be used for a variety of purposes, including leading the marathon races, driving referees, and moving officials and athletes involved in the event.Based on Honda’s vision for its sports activities which is “To increase the number of people who take on challenges through sports activities and make the lives of all people more enjoyable” – the company has been operating official club Honda teams -- including a track & field team -- sponsoring various athletics events and individual athletes. Through these activities, Honda has been and will continue to support various athletes who take on challenges toward the realisation of their own dreams.By sponsoring the WCH Tokyo 25, Honda is hoping to work with World Athletics and other partners to create the best international stage where track and field athletes from across the world can challenge their own limits and achieve their dreams.Comments by Toshihiro Mibe, Global CEO of Honda“We are honored to participate in the World Athletics Championships Tokyo 25 as a World Athletics Partner. Through environmentally-responsible Honda products and technologies, we will contribute to the reduction of the event’s environmental impact. Honda has a passion to support people who are taking on challenges toward their dreams, and to increase the number of people who are inspired and encouraged by seeing such challenges. Through the sponsorship of this event, we would like to convey such a passion of Honda to people around the world.”Comments by Sebastian Coe, World Athletics President“We are delighted to welcome Honda as the latest World Athletics global partner and have them on board for the World Athletics Championships Tokyo 25 – where they will provide electric vehicles as part of our common sustainability objectives. We are proud of this partnership as it brings together two organisations with a shared vision of creating a better future for generations to come. This giant of Japanese car manufacturing will support us to help minimise the environmental impact of our event and move closer to achieving a sustainable championships.”About HondaSince its foundation, Honda has been committed to "creating a society that is useful to people" by utilizing its technologies and ideas. We also focus on environmental responsiveness and traffic safety, and continue to take on the challenge of realizing a sustainable future. For more information, visit https://global.honda/en/.Head Office Contact Information: 2-1-1, Minami-Aoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo 107-8556, JapanTel: +81-(0)3-3423-1111 (main) Copyright 2024 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
THE HAGUE, NETHERLANDS, Nov 7, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - The Global Anti-Scam Alliance (GASA), in partnership with Feedzai, has released its 2024 Global State of Scams report, revealing that scams have stolen another staggering US $1.03 trillion globally over the past year. The report, based on insights from 58,329 respondents across the world, highlights the vast losses to scam activity but also a growing disparity between scam survivors in different regions.Educational Campaigns See Varied Results Across the GlobeDespite ongoing awareness campaigns, scams remain a constant threat. Nearly half of global consumers are targeted by scammers at least once a week. The report sheds light on the stark disparities in scam trends across different regions. While countries like Brazil, Hong Kong, and South Korea see scams as an almost daily occurrence, other nations, such as Vietnam, Saudi Arabia, and China, report a marked decrease in scam activity."Very little has changed in the last 12 months, as the world's consumers bear the weight of another US $1.03 trillion stolen by scammers," says Jorij Abraham, Managing Director of GASA. "We must do more to combat these crimes, as they continue to erode trust in our systems and cause immense harm to individuals and economies."Developed Nations Lose Most per Capita, but Developing Nations Sustain Bigger Hit to GDPThe financial losses from scams remain staggering, with the hardest-hit regions being the U.S., Denmark, and Switzerland. Victims in these countries reported some of the highest per capita losses, with the average U.S. victim losing $3,520. Yet, in developing nations like Pakistan, the losses represent a far graver concern, with scams accounting for a jaw-dropping 4.2% of the country's GDP. Countries such as Kenya and South Africa follow closely behind, with losses equivalent to 3.6% and 3.4% of GDP, respectively.While developed nations may lose more in absolute dollar amounts, the report emphasizes that developing economies often suffer more profoundly in proportion to their overall economic output, highlighting a disparity that calls for targeted interventions.Trust in the Internet Largely Unaffected Despite Scams Causing Emotional TurmoilThe emotional impact of scams cannot be understated. In nations like Kenya, South Africa, and the Philippines, victims report feeling deeply vulnerable, fearful, and disillusioned. Yet, in regions like Japan and South Korea, while the financial damage is substantial, the emotional toll seems comparatively lighter. The report also finds that the internet itself is not losing trust worldwide, though developing nations saw a decline in trust in online services.The report highlights the urgent need for global cooperation, enhanced public awareness, and stronger financial recovery processes to combat the growing threat of scams. With only 4% of global scam victims able to recover their losses, the time for decisive action is now.For more information and to access the full Global State of Scams 2024 report, please visit https://www.gasa.org/research.Contact InformationSam RogersMarketing Director, Global Anti-Scam Alliancesam.rogers@gasa.orgAustin HyslipMedia Relations Manager - US, Feedzaiaustin.hyslip@feedzai.comSOURCE: Global Anti-Scam Alliance (GASA) Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
Fujitsu Limited, Okinawa Cellular Telephone Company and Tokyo Marine Asset Management Co., Ltd., in collaboration with Eco Tour Fukumimi, and Nosoko Elementary School, have been engaged in a conservation project to regenerate the umishobu (Enhalus acoroides) seagrass bed in the Nosoko area of Ishigaki City, Okinawa Prefecture. This area has now been designated as Okinawa Prefecture's first Nationally Certified Sustainably Managed Natural Site (1), awarded by Japan's Ministry of the Environment.Project siteThe following characteristics of the project were key to the designation:1. Nosokozaki is the only area in Ishigaki Island where umishobu seagrass grows, making it a habitat for rare species. Until around 2010, before damage caused by sea turtles became serious, the area also supported a total of ten species of seagrass, providing water purification and blue carbon storage functions. If successful, these conservation efforts are expected to lead to the recovery of a comparable number of biomass and species.2. The project includes biodiversity conservation activities with Nosoko Elementary School students. This fosters biodiversity education, cultivates a culture of environmental stewardship, and strengthens the connection of future generations with nature.3. Umishobu seagrass stores carbon, contributing to decarbonization efforts. The amount of greenhouse gases (GHGs) stored by the umishobu will be measured and applied for as J Blue Credits (2).The area will also be registered in the international database as an OECM (3), contributing to the achievement of the international 30by30 (4) target.Fujitsu, Okinawa Cellular, and Tokyo Marine AM will continue to work together with the local community to contribute to the conservation and restoration of biodiversity.(1) Nationally Certified Sustainably Managed Natural Site :An area designated by Japan’s Ministry of Environment where biodiversity conservation is achieved through private sector initiatives.(2) J Blue Credits :Unique credits which are certified, issued, and managed by the Japan Blue Economy Association (JBE), following review and feedback from an independent third-party committee.(3) OECM (Other Effective area-based Conservation Measures) :Areas outside protected areas that contribute to biodiversity conservation.(4) 30by30 :One of the 2030 targets of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework adopted at COP15, aiming to effectively conserve at least 30% of land and sea areas as healthy ecosystems by 2030.About FujitsuFujitsu’s purpose is to make the world more sustainable by building trust in society through innovation. As the digital transformation partner of choice for customers in over 100 countries, our 124,000 employees work to resolve some of the greatest challenges facing humanity. Our range of services and solutions draw on five key technologies: Computing, Networks, AI, Data & Security, and Converging Technologies, which we bring together to deliver sustainability transformation. Fujitsu Limited (TSE:6702) reported consolidated revenues of 3.7 trillion yen (US$26 billion) for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024 and remains the top digital services company in Japan by market share. Find out more: www.fujitsu.com.Press ContactsFujitsu LimitedPublic and Investor Relations DivisionInquiriesOkinawa Cellular Telephone CompanySustainability Management Promotion Department, TsukayamaTEL: 098-951-0639Tokyo Marine Asset ManagementOkadaTEL: 03-3212-8301 Copyright 2024 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
As digital globalization advances, China’s entertainment industry is capturing increasing international attention. The latest news highlights Yuewen—known as “China’s Disney”—alongside giants like Tencent, Alibaba and ByteDance, earning a spot in Fortune’s 2024 list of the “China Most Admired Companies”.
Fortune magazine, renowned for its rigorous selection criteria, evaluates companies on financial performance, innovation, and corporate social responsibility, underscoring the global impact of those named. Yuewen’s inclusion as a leader in Internet industry celebrates its expansive IP ecosystem, a milestone achievement following its second consecutive year on Forbes’ Top 100 Digital Trade Companies list in September 2024.
With a Global Network of 430,000 Online Writers, and Partnerships with Disney and Sony Pictures for Worldwide Distribution
As one of China’s largest platforms for online literature and IP development, Yuewen boasts over 10 million literary works in China, expanding into audiobooks, animation and comics, TV and films, gaming, and merchandise. Known as “China’s Disney,” it has produced some of China’s most iconic IPs, including Joy of Life, The King’s Avatar, Soul Land, Lord of Mysteries, Battle Through the Heavens, and Nirvana in Fire.
Yuewen’s international expansion has brought online literature to a global audience by nurturing local authors and IP development overseas. Yuewen counted 430,000 writers worldwide, with the largest number based in the U.S., followed by key talent hubs in the Philippines, India, Indonesia, Nigeria, the U.K., and Malaysia. Online literature, with over 550 million readers in China, has become a fast-growing international industry.
The CEO and President Hou Xiaonan has emphasized Yuewen’s mission to build a global content ecosystem, partnering with companies in the U.K., U.S., Japan, South Korea, and India to expand international IP production. Yuewen collaborates with global media platforms like Sony Pictures and Disney, to distribute animation and TV content worldwide. In early 2024, Joy of Life Season 2 became the most-watched Chinese series on Disney+. Other series, like The Double, The Legend of Shen Li, and The Tale of Rose, have reached hundreds of millions to billions of views on TikTok, particularly popular in Southeast Asia and South Korea.
With a growing fan base worldwide, Yuewen is exploring diversified business models in international markets through its popular online literature, animation and comics, TV and film content. Recent years have seen Yuewen’s flagship IP showcased at major global events, including the Frankfurt Book Fair and Osaka International Anime Fair. In early 2024, Yuewen hosted the “2023 Yuewen Global IP Awards” in Singapore, attracting fans from across the globe.
In 2024, Yuewen launched strategic partnerships with the Swiss and Singaporean tourism boards, using its IPs to drive tourism marketing abroad. The popularity of its IPs with young international audiences is seen as a strong driver for local tourism by these organizations.
This fall, Yuewen announced its new music festival brand, the “Yuewen Music Festival,” set to be Singapore’s largest music event to date. Scheduled for December 2024, it will feature top artists from China, Singapore, South Korea, Japan, Thailand, Malaysia, and the Netherlands.
Yuewen: “China’s Disney” is Building a Global Entertainment Ecosystem
Yuewen owns the online literature platform Qidian Reading and the global portal WebNovel, along with the TV and film company New Classics Media, the animation platform Tencent Animation & Comics, the gaming brand Yuewen Games, and the IP merchandise brand Yuewen Goods, encompassing more than 20 subsidiaries across the full entertainment industry chain. According to monitoring platform Enlightment, in early 2024, 15 of the top 20 animated shows in China were adapted from Yuewen’s IP, with Battle Through the Heavens alone reaching 25 billion views. In 2024, Yuewen also completed its acquisition of Tencent Animation & Comics.
Notably, Yuewen is a major player in China’s TV and film production industry. Tencent Beacon DataTalk indicates that in 2024, four of the top five series in daily viewership were Yuewen titles, including Joy of Life Season 2, The Double, The Legend of Shen Li, and The Tale of Rose. The three largest streaming platforms—Tencent Video, iQIYI, and Youku—have announced their 2025 line-ups, with 37 of these slated projects produced by Yuewen or adapted from Yuewen’s IP, amounting to nearly 10% of the market. Yuewen’s film productions have also amassed a combined box office of RMB 40 billion, including Hi, Mom, a global history top 100 box office hit ($760 million), and YOLO, which ranked in the top 10 globally for 2024 ($487 million).
SINGAPORE, Nov 7, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - The Asia Video Industry Association (AVIA) held its very first Japan focused industry event, Japan in View, on 29th October at the Andaz Tokyo, bringing together over 130 international and regional players from across the video and streaming industry.The conference opened and dove straight into the streaming potential of Japan, with Shinjiro Ninagawa, Executive Managing Director and Chief Operating Officer, TVer INC., sharing his ambitions of growing TVer to 3 times as large as it was now, with the business doubling over the next 2 – 3 years. Yu Sasamoto, CEO of Japan and Asia, DAZN, also said that Japan was still at the tipping point of the shift and transformation from traditional linear programming to digital services, and he expected more disruption from new players, with the landscape shifting significantly in the next 5 years.Sam Yousif, Vice President, AMPD Analytics (an MPA company), further expanded on the opportunities for Japan, opening his session describing Japan as “a lucrative, consistently growing multi-billion-dollar industry with a complex competitive landscape and unique customer behaviour.” In Asia (excluding China), Japan was the largest VOD market in terms of revenue with US$6B in 2024, almost two times bigger than the next biggest market, Australia. Revenue had also been growing near double digits every year in the past four years, with a CAGR of 17% from 2020 – 2024, an astounding number for a market this size. VOD consumers also had diverse options, both within and outside of the industry, with VOD only representing 6% of their free time. Japanese consumers also exhibited unique viewing behaviour not seen across other markets, including a distinct preference for local content. 78% of the total hours viewed on VOD in Japan was with Japanese content, with 93% of VOD users consuming Japanese content, and US content only at 16%. And interestingly, there was also a large, shared economy where the top titles, mostly anime, were shared across all the platforms. “With so much content shared across so many platforms, it feels more like a streaming cooperation in Japan than a streaming war,” added Louis Boswell, CEO, AVIA.However, beyond anime, panelists believed that Japan was only scratching the surface in terms of the international opportunity for the export of its content. “If the industry can turn and create content that can be appealing both for Japanese audiences and globally, it's enormous value and enormous opportunity,” said David Shin, Executive Producer, ICONIQUE PICTURES. What was key was to take the wonderful stories that were indigenous to Japan and elevate them with a high level of storytelling that could propel the industry and that content overseas, added Shin.And with the success that Korean content has had internationally, Sun Hong Min, Chief Content Officer, TVING, shared that the foremost reason behind TVING's impressive growth this year was their strategic partnership with leading content providers, that enabled them to offer a diverse arrangement of high-quality premium content that resonated deeply with their users. Min was also of the opinion that local content could resonate on a global scale by combining universal human elements with a narrative deeply rooted in local history, culture and sentiment.Partnerships was also key to growing the business for Buddy Marini, General Manager – Japan, Warner Bros. Discovery, across both linear and streaming, having recently announced a new partnership with U-Next to launch Max in Japan. For local giant J:COM, Kaz Sasajima, General Manager, Media Business Division, the digital domain too represented room for growth, particular in the space of professionally produced content. And wrapping up in the closing panel, for Alexandre Muller, Managing Director, APAC, TV5MONDE, AI was presenting new possibilities, notably in terms of providing greater access to content across multiple languages. “Definitely the place to be is in Asia Pacific, and this is really where the growth is and I can see growth both in linear and as well as on OTT,” added Muller.Japan in View is proudly sponsored by Lead Sponsor Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency (CCIDA); Gold Sponsors Akamai, Magnite and Publica; Silver Sponsors INVIDI and TV5MONDE.Visit our media gallery for photos from event.About the Asia Video Industry AssociationThe Asia Video Industry Association (AVIA) is the trade association for the video industry and ecosystem in Asia Pacific. It serves to make the video industry stronger and healthier through promoting the common interests of its members. AVIA is the interlocutor for the industry with governments across the region, leads the fight against video piracy through its Coalition Against Piracy (CAP) and provides insight into the video industry through reports and conferences aimed to support a vibrant video industry.For media enquiries and additional background information, please contact:Charmaine KwanHead of Marketing and CommunicationsEmail: charmaine@avia.org | Website: www.avia.orgLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/asiavideoia |Twitter: @AsiaVideoIADisclaimer: The Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region provides funding support to the project only, and does not otherwise take part in the project. Any opinions, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed in these materials/events (or by members of the project team) are those of the project organisers only and do not reflect the views of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau, the Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency, the CreateSmart Initiative Secretariat or the CreateSmart Initiative Vetting Committee. Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
TOKYO, Nov 7, 2024 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Utilizing proprietary generative AI technology, NEC Bio has successfully modified T cell receptors (TCRs) to increase their efficacy. This achievement marks a major step forward in drug development and personalized medicine since prediction and engineering of TCR sequences that are able to bind to specific target sequences remains a major challenge in the field. The technology is being presented as a poster at the 39th Annual Meeting of the Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer (SITC) in Houston, Texas, from November 6 to 10, 2024.Advancing Personalized Cancer TreatmentNEC Bio’s mission is to develop groundbreaking therapies for patients around the globe using advanced cutting edge AI technologies. TCR-based therapies use the high binding affinity of TCR to bind to defined cancer cells and destruct them using various strategies. One major hurdle in the development of TCR therapies is the difficulty in identifying TCR sequences that will bind specifically to given target sequences. Conventionally, this involves a labor-intensive process of lab screening, trying to isolate the necessary TCR from human donor cells.Motoo Nishihara, Corporate Executive Vice President and CTO of NEC, said: "We are incredibly proud to announce our work on T Cell Receptor engineering using our proprietary generative AI, presented at the Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer annual meeting. This initiative emphasizes our dedication to advancing immunotherapy and highlights the transformative potential of our technology. We are excited about the future and the significant impact our innovations will have on the field of cancer treatment. This technology makes our portfolio stronger and serves our mission to bring AI-led innovative medicine to patients globally."About the technologyThe AI model developed at NEC Bio utilizes generative AI and domain-specific large language models (LLMs) for creating novel TCRs with high efficacy. Given a target peptide, the AI model can generate high affinity TCR sequences for targeted therapy based on knowledge from machine learning on physio-chemical TCR interactions. The AI was benchmarked on public datasets and achieved better performance than baseline methods. The AI-designed TCRs were shown to have enhanced TCR activities in cell-based assays conducted in collaboration with Aichi Cancer Center.Building on this success, NEC Bio will expand the application of its generative AI technology to design TCRs for various oncodriver targets, antibodies for specific targets, immunoproteins, DNA constructs, mRNA constructs, and more. This broad application spectrum highlights NEC Bio’s commitment to pushing the boundaries of what is possible in drug design and development.SITC poster detailsNEC Bio is presenting this technology in a poster at the Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer (SITC), in Houston, Texas, from November 6 to 10, 2024. Details on the poster are below:Poster title: Design of Enhanced TCRs Against Cancer Antigens Using an AI SystemAuthors: Martin Renqiang Min, Tianxiao Li, Kazuhide Onoguchi, Daiki Mori, Jonathan Warrell, Pierre Machart, Anja Moesch, Andrea Meiser, Ivy Grace Pait, Ayako Okamura, Daisuke Muraoka, Hirokazu Matsushita, Kaidre BendjamaPoster Number: 1230Date: November 7, 2024The poster can be found here: Home | NEC Bio B.VAbout NEC CorporationNEC Corporation has established itself as a leader in the integration of IT and network technologies while promoting the brand statement of “Orchestrating a brighter world.” NEC enables businesses and communities to adapt to rapid changes taking place in both society and the market as it provides for the social values of safety, security, fairness and efficiency to promote a more sustainable world where everyone has the chance to reach their full potential.For more information, visit NEC at https://www.nec.com.About NEC BioNEC Bio, the biotech arm of NEC Corporation, is based in the Netherlands and dedicated to the development of innovative biotechnological solutions to tackle some of the most pressing health challenges. NEC Bio's research and development efforts are focused on creating personalized therapies that improve the quality of life for patients worldwide. NEC OncoImmunity in Oslo, Norway, is also a subsidiary of NEC Bio. For more information, visit Home | NEC Bio B.V (nec-bio.com)Media contact:7-1, Shiba 5-chome,Minato-ku, Tokyo 108-8001, JapanPhone: +81-3-3454-1111 Copyright 2024 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
Seoul, Korea – November 07, 2024 – (SeaPRwire) – Seoul Metropolitan Government and Seoul Design Foundation of the Republic of Korea provide stage-by-stage support to strengthen the competitiveness of the design industry, from recruiting emerging designers to nurturing their growth into world-class designers or successful companies. The SME Design Development Support Program represents the final stage of this initiative, assisting competent design-specialized companies to collaborate with SMEs possessing cutting-edge future growth technologies in developing products and services.
Entering its second year, the project began accepting applications in February 2024. SMEs with design needs and design-specialized companies formed consortia to apply. A total of 38 consortia (comprising 76 companies) were selected for support. Over a project period of approximately four months, each consortium successfully completed its design outcomes.”
Each of the selected 38 consortia received design development funding ranging from KRW 20 million to KRW 30 million. Comprehensive training in material design management and other advanced education commenced in May. Following one-on-one preliminary assessments, development tasks were specified, and high-quality products and services were developed through coordinating and mentoring across specialized fields. This support enabled the companies to achieve tangible results in the market.
Furthermore, the completed product services were showcased at the “2024 DDP Design Launch Fair,” a premier Seoul design industry launch platform held at DDP from October 17 to 27. This initiative aimed to create business opportunities, attracting approximately 87,000 visitors over the 10-day exhibition period. European and Asian buyers from entities such as The Conran Shop (UK), Coming Soon (USA), and MoMA (Hong Kong), along with Korean distribution buyers from Lotte Home Shopping, Coupang, Kurly, and Wadiz, visited to engage in business consultations with participating companies. Additionally, investment firms in Korea, including Central Investment Partners and Daesung Startup Investment, were invited to attend investment attraction presentations, receiving significant positive responses.
Among the 38 consortia, four outstanding consortia leading future growth areas were selected based on expert evaluations of feasibility according to design development goals, excellence and differentiation of design, and the applicability and expected effects of the outcomes. These consortia were awarded an additional KRW 10 million in prizes.
AscenKorea Inc. (SME) and Design Plus Story (Design Company) collaborated to design a portable, ultra-compact, lightweight, high-precision satellite navigation device. Based on this design, AscenKorea revealed the potential to enter the global satellite navigation equipment market.
Project Noah Inc. (SME) and ohSeven Co., Ltd. (Design Company) redesigned existing bamboo toothbrushes and solid toothpaste packages, which previously struggled to communicate product excellence beyond eco-friendliness. Utilizing the imagery of Noah’s Ark as a “safe haven amidst a flood of harmful substances,” they effectively conveyed the safety of Dr. Noah’s products to customers.
Lablup Inc. (SME) and Vice Versa Design Studio (Design Company) significantly enhanced the usability of the existing web and app interfaces of Backend.AI, an AI model development and deployment resource management platform. By applying new design syntax and user experience principles, the Backend.AI service is expected to make artificial intelligence technology more accessible and user-friendly.
PiQuant Co., Ltd. (SME) and LomonYellowPlus Co., Ltd. (Design Company) developed Water Scanner, a portable IoT water quality analysis solution based on spectroscopy that does not require E. coli cultivation. The design facilitates real-time, on-site water quality analysis, with substantial potential for use in developing countries.
Moving forward, Seoul City and Seoul Design Foundation will continue actively investing in design agencies to enable substantial growth alongside SMEs in future industrial sectors. They aim to expand support to establish a foundation for international advancement progressively.
The 38 developed products can be viewed on the website, www.seoulindustrydesign.com , and consortium applications for SMEs and design-specialized companies in future industrial sectors will commence in March 2025.
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TOKYO, Nov 7, 2024 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Anime Tokyo Station, an anime exhibition hub that utilizes Japanese anime content with a strong fan base around the world and is operated by The Association of Japanese Animations, is celebrating its one-year anniversary since its opening last October. A ceremony and entertainment-filled event was held on October 31 to commemorate the first anniversary.At the 1st Anniversary Event, congratulatory remarks were received from Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike and Toshima City Mayor Miyuki Takagiwa. The event was hosted by popular voice actors Miina Tominaga and Ryusei Nakao, and featured a congratulatory video message from Masako Nozawa, marking her first appearance since the grand opening. In addition, characters Anpanman, Baikinman, and Dokin-chan from “Sore Ike! Anpanman,” in which Tominaga and Nakao do character voices, also made special appearances as greeting characters, adding to the excitement.In the second half of the event, Tominaga and Nakao performed a dramatic reading of the first volume of Arashi no Yoru ni,” a popular picture book in Japan. Accompanied by percussion-based music, the reading created an immersive atmosphere. As a surprise guest, Yuichi Kimura, the original author of Arashi no Yoru ni, appeared on stage, sharing his impressions of the reading and stories about his favorite anime from childhood in a talk session. This 1st Anniversary Event at Anime Tokyo Station offered a unique entertainment experience, captivating eyes and ears with many attractive aspects of anime.Anime Tokyo Station preserves approximately 50,000 valuable materials related to past anime production processes. The facility serves as a launch point into the world of anime, where a variety of people such as travelers visiting Tokyo from all over the world can gather and enjoy discovering both past masterpieces and the latest popular series, thereby sharing the appeal of anime and Tokyo to a wide range of anime fans both in Japan and overseas.Overview of the Facility- Name: Anime Tokyo Station (abbreviation: Anime Tokyo)- Location: Tokyu Building East Building No.5, 1-2F above ground, B1F below ground (2-25-5, Minami-Ikebukuro, Toshima Ward, Tokyo) *4-minute walk from Ikebukuro Station- Hours: 11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. (last admission by 6:45 p.m.)- Closed: Mondays *If Monday is a holiday, the museum will be open on Monday and closed the following day. Also closed on New Year holidays, temporary closures, etc. *Please check the official website before visiting.- Admission: Free- Official website: https://animetokyo.jp/en/Press release: https://www.acnnewswire.com/docs/files/20241106.pdf Copyright 2024 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
BANGKOK, Nov 5, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Interroyal Engineering PCL (SET: IROYAL), a provider of engineering services and specialized products, staged an impressive debut on the Market for Alternative Investment (MAI) with positive reception from investors, setting its sights on leading the electric power solutions sector with a focus on innovative energy solutions for the future. The company is moving forward to expand its capabilities, ready to meet demand from multiple industries, and confident in its strong business foundation. IROYAL aims to grow its sustainable, environmentally friendly energy business to ensure continuous long-term growth.Mr. Panapat Mekasuwandumrong, Chief Executive Officer of Interroyal Engineering PCL (IROYAL), reported that IROYAL shares started trading on November 5, 2024, on the MAI in the services sector under the ticker symbol "IROYAL." With over 40 years of experience in the industry, the company has accumulated a wealth of knowledge, understanding, and diverse skills that meet customer needs, earning the trust of leading organizations in the country. This strong foundation is expected to make IROYAL an appealing new IPO to investors.The company plans to drive continuous growth by investing to enhance its competitive capabilities and meet service demand from various industries. It also sees opportunities to expand into technology projects, leveraging its expertise in the steps, processes, and products used in power generation to improve the current operational processes of power plants.Additionally, the company has recently expanded its customer base into more diverse industries to broaden its clientele, targeting sectors like oil refineries or petrochemical plants with combustion systems, and cement plants with flue gas management systems. It has also begun expanding its product offerings to include items used in uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems, aimed at customers in hotels, large buildings, and hospitals—sectors that require backup power and energy systems.Ms. Prapapan Prapatpotipong, Director of Interroyal Engineering PCL (IROYAL), stated that the company plans to use funds raised from the IPO, after deducting related expenses, to grow the business and strengthen its position as a leader in innovative energy solutions. The objectives include: 1) using 280 million THB in 2024-2025 for bidding and guaranteeing performance for public sector, state enterprise, and private sector projects, which will enhance the company’s future business opportunities, and 2) allocating 78.21 million THB as working capital in 2024-2025. Additionally, IROYAL has set a dividend policy to pay shareholders at a rate of not less than 50% of net profit, after tax and reserve allocations, as stipulated by law and company regulations.The group has always emphasized research and development to maintain high product quality, sourcing from manufacturers with leading innovation and technology in production processes. These products, which meet international quality standards, come from globally recognized brands based in the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, Switzerland, Italy, Australia, Japan, China, and Singapore, among others. As of the first half of 2024, the company’s backlog stands at 63.01 million THB, with revenue recognition expected at 28.11 million THB this year and the remainder recognized in the following year.As the lead underwriter, Ms Nalyne Viriyasathien, Managing Director of Investment Banking and Advisory at Maybank Securities (Thailand) PCL, stated that Inter Royal Engineering PCL (IROYAL) has over 40 years of experience and expertise in the industry. The company leverages its knowledge, understanding, and diverse skills set to effectively meet client needs, earning the trust of top organizations nationwide. This has resulted in a solid customer base in both the public and private sectors, domestically and internationally, within electric power and other industries. Notable clients include Hongsa Power Co., Ltd. (Hongsa Power Plant in Laos), the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT), TPI Polene PCL (TPIPL), and PTT Global Chemical PCL (PTTGC). IROYAL aims to maintain these customer relationships by offering maintenance and efficiency improvement services.Mr. Somsak Sirichainarumitr, CEO of Asset Pro Management Co., Ltd., as the financial advisor, noted that IROYAL is well-positioned for growth opportunities within the electrical energy and key industry sectors by providing specialized engineering products and services, while maintaining long-term relationships with clients. This positions IROYAL’s revenue growth to align with the revenue growth in the electric power sector. Additionally, the company has the potential to participate in bidding for projects in core and new sectors, supporting its long-term sustainability.Released by Public Relations Dept, MT Multimedia Co., Ltd for Interroyal Engineering PCL, or IROYALFor more information, please contact:Pipop Kongwong, T: +66 81-929-8864; E: pipop.k@mtmultimedia.com Interroyal Engineering PCLL [SET: IROYA, IROYA-R, IROYA/F] https://www.interroyalengineering.com/ Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
