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Golden Meditech's Associate, Cellenkos, Focuses on the Development of Cell-theray for Treatment of COVID-19 Mediated Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (CoV-ARDS)
HONG KONG, March 18, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Golden Meditech Holdings Limited (SEHK stock code: 00801) ("Golden Meditech"), a leading integrated healthcare enterprise in China, announced that its associate, Cellenkos, Inc. ("Cellenkos") has...
Asia's 50 Best Restaurants Honours Chef Yusuke Takada of La Cime With Inedit Damm Chefs' Choice Award
OSAKA, Japan, March 18, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Asia's 50 Best Restaurants has announced that chef Yusuke Takada of La Cime in Osaka, Japan, is the 2020 recipient of the Inedit Damm Chefs' Choice Award. Voted for by his fellow chefs on the Asia's 50 Best Restaurants...
Vakrangee Revolutionizes Rural Healthcare by Introducing vHealth By Aetna's (a CVS Health Company) Telemedicine Services at Vakrangee Nextgen Kendras
- Telephone or video consultations with vHealth's in-house primary care doctors will help reduce the need for physical consultations by over 70% - Under the current environment impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, it provides access to professional medical advice and...
CIB Corporation suggests to establish anti-panic commodities trading floor during the COVID-19 pandemic
HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam, March 17, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The outbreak of COVID-19 has impacted more than 117 countries over the world. On 12th March, WHO has declared COVID-19 as the world pandemic, CEO and Founder of CIB Corporation wants to raise an idea of...
Malaysia's Sunway Pyramid Mall cuts RM3 million in annual energy cost for seven consecutive years with Johnson Controls' technology
Chiller plant retrofit project driven by efficiency and sustainability concerns KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, March 17, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Johnson Controls, a global leader in building technologies and solutions, has enabled Sunway Pyramid mall, one of the largest...
Global Leading Solar Inverter Company Growatt Announces Plan to Expand Into Vietnam
SHENZHEN, China, March 16, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Growatt, a global leading solar inverter company, announces that it will enter and expand into Vietnam with new products and local services. This year, Growatt plans to increase branding in Vietnam...
Beauty Tourism is Causing A Rising Need For Surgical Revisions
Dr. Ivan Puah from Amaris B. Clinic has seen an alarming rise in the number of patients in Singapore for correction work from the botched liposuction and gynecomastia surgeries done overseas and locally. SINGAPORE, March 17, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Dr. Ivan Puah,...
Samsung Biologics expands presence in Greater China Region with CDO partnership for Alzheimer's candidate
SONGDO, South Korea, March 16, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Samsung Biologics (207940.KS) entered into a contract development and manufacturing agreement with APRINOIA Therapeutics to develop an anti-tau monoclonal antibody candidate to treat primary and secondary...
ViewSonic Offers Schools and Universities Free Distance Learning Tools During Coronavirus Outbreak
TAIPEI, March 16, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- ViewSonic Corp., a leading global provider of visual solutions, is offering myViewBoard for free to K12, colleges and universities for the coronavirus outbreak time. With the spread of coronavirus, many schools and...
Changzhou National Hi-Tech District donates 100,000 masks to Japan and South Korea
CHANGZHOU, China, March 16, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- With COVID-19 now spreading outside China, and the increasing number of new cases in Japan and South Korea, fighting the epidemic has become a common global responsibility. On March 2, Changzhou National Hi-Tech...
Fosun Joins Hands with Benevolent Enterprises in Urgent Donation of 45,500 Medical Protection Supplies Items to Italy
HONG KONG, March 16, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- On March 14, at 23:50 (Beijing Time), 16:50 in the afternoon (Milan Time), the first batch of medical protection supplies from "Global Anti-virus Relief Scheme" launched by Fosun as well as the second batch donated...
LONGi to supply 65MW Hi-MO 4 modules to a solar project financed by a leading Japanese Bank
TAKASAKI, Japan, March 16, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- China solar giant LONGi has signed an order to supply 65MW high performance PV modules to a solar project financed by one of the world's top commercial bank in Japan. According to the agreement, the solar project...
Yuyu Pharma, Medicine Donation to Korean Red Cross
Delivering vitamins, anti-fever medicine, anti-allergy medicine, etc. to the Korean Red Cross SEOUL, South Korea, March 16, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Yuyu Pharma (CEO Robert Wonsang Yu) (KRX 000220) has donated vitamins, anti-fever medicine, and anti-allergy medication to...
Huawei Powers Thailand Telemedicine Video Conference Solution to Fight Covid-19
BANGKOK, March 13, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Huawei has donated its Telemedicine Video Conference Solution to Thailand hospitals and Disease Control Department, to support Thailand people's fight against COVID-19. Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-Ocha, Deputy Prime Minister and...
Accenture Research Finds Leaders and Employees in Indonesia Hold Differing Views on Progress Toward Equality
Cutting the gap by half would boost global profits by US$3.7 trillion, with a leading potential of US$1.35 trillion in Asia-Pacific, along with workforce ambition and empowerment JAKARTA, Indonesia, March 13, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- A significant gap exists between...
"Sun's Out, Fun's Out" at IPC Shopping Centre
The family-friendly shopping centre gears up for an exciting school holiday with Cartoon Network KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, March 13, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- From an indoor beach to a whole lot of pop-up activities, IPC Shopping Centre, together with Cartoon Network is set...
International Psoriasis Council Statement On The Coronavirus (COVID-19) Outbreak
ST. LOUIS, March 13, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The rapid spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) is a serious public health concern. It remains unknown to what extent the coronavirus impacts psoriasis and the treatment of psoriasis. ...
Doo Holding Group Donates 30,000 Masks to Hubei Hospitals
Doo Holding is working with mask producers and non-profits worldwide to obtain and donate medical-grade PPE to Hubei hospitals HONG KONG, March 12, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Financial technology and services conglomerate Doo Holding Group Limited has donated medical-grade...
Blue Cross Insurance Launches CareForYou Super Flexi Plan for VHIS
Free Additional Hospital Cash Allowance Helps Battle Epidemic Outbreak Clients also Enjoy Tax Deduction Benefits and 15% Off on First-year Premium HONG KONG, March 12, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Blue Cross (Asia-Pacific) Insurance Limited ("Blue Cross") today...
Animal Quarantine Service of Japan Announces Arrest for Illegally Bringing Animal Products from Taiwan
- The first case of a Taiwanese arrested - TOKYO, Mar. 12, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The Animal Quarantine Service, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries of JAPAN (AQS) announced that a Taiwanese woman has been arrested for bringing animal products which is...
Sample superb Japanese wines in Singapore
Enjoy five carefully selected wines at special prices during the Japan Premium Wine Fair at 11 restaurants in Singapore! TOKYO, March 12, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- JR East Group will host its Japan Premium Wine Fair from 2-31 March 2020 in 11 stores and restaurants in...
Magda Hutagalung Unveils New Hotel, Aloft Jakarta TB Simatupang, in South Jakarta
JAKARTA, Indonesia, March 12, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- International Women's Day on March 8 is a time to celebrate the achievements of women around the world. In Indonesia, this includes one of the most foremost entrepreneurs, Magda Hutagalung. She is the...
Global Cord Blood Corporation Reports Financial Results for the Third Quarter and First Nine Months of Fiscal 2020
3Q20 Added 23,387 New SubscribersRevenues Up 31.7% YoY to RMB334.7 Million ($48.1 Million)Operating Income Up 65.1% YoY to RMB152.9 Million ($22.0 Million) Non-GAAP Operating Income Up 56.7% YoY to RMB165.0 Million ($23.7 Million)Conference Call to be Held on...
Snap Fitness Announces Major Expansion in Japan; 300 Locations Opening
Partnership with Global Fitness Japan Co., Ltd. will provide convenient 24/7 access to customized, effective training CHANHASSEN, Minnesota, March 11, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Snap Fitness, in partnership with Global Fitness Japan Co., Ltd., will enter the Japanese...
Catching Virus Fast! Academia Sinica discovered useful antibodies for developing rapid immune based test kit of SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus
TAIPEI, March 11, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Right now, the only RT-PCR based SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus detection takes 4 hours or more. To prevent the pandemic spread of the coronavirus, a faster way to detect infected patients is badly needed for effective identification and...
Fullerton Health Indonesia Supports National Efforts to Combat Tuberculosis
JAKARTA, Indonesia, March 11, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Fullerton Health Indonesia (FHI) joined President Joko Widodo in the Ministry of Health's launch event "Gerakan Bersama Menuju Eliminasi TBC 2030" (Elimination of Tuberculosis 2030) in Indonesia on 29...
Les Amis in Singapore is the Winner of the Gin Mare Art of Hospitality Award at Asia's 50 Best Restaurants 2020
SINGAPORE, March 11, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Les Amis in Singapore is the 2020 winner of the Gin Mare Art of Hospitality Award. Determined by Asia's 50 Best Restaurants voting Academy, the Gin Mare Art of Hospitality Award recognises a restaurant that demonstrates...
From 'matongs' to smart toilets and beyond: Geberit AquaClean Mera Shower Toilet
SINGAPORE, March 11, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The Geberit AquaClean shower toilet combines convenience, design and sustainability with the known Geberit quality to create innovative bathroom solutions. Product designer, Christoph Behling, standing with the Geberit...
Ajinomoto Bio-Pharma Services Announces Formation of External Advisory Board
SAN DIEGO and TOKYO and WETTEREN, Belgium, March 10, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Ajinomoto Bio-Pharma Services ("Aji Bio-Pharma"), a leading provider of biopharmaceutical contract development and manufacturing services, announced today the formation of its...
Interventional Systems Launches Its New Robotic Platform: Micromate™
Robotic trajectory guidance platform supports the execution of complex surgical plans and accurate guidance KITZBÜHEL, Austria, March 10, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Interventional Systems (iSYS Medizintechnik GmbH, Austria) releases its new robotic platform,...
Visitors arriving in Vietnam to make medical declaration online using Viettel-built system
Passengers into Vietnam can declare their health status using system developed by Viettel Group In 48 hours, specialists from Viettel Business Solutions, a member of Viettel Group, have finished building the Medical declaration Management System following request from...
Ministry of Public Health, Thai AirAsia and AIS Lead Thailand's Reputation Ranking for fighting the COVID-19
BANGKOK, March 10, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Isentia, APAC's leading media intelligence and insights specialist have released a list of 'Most Reputable Brands of Thailand fighting the COVID-19'. Ministry of Public Health, Thai AirAsia and AIS Lead Thailand's Reputation...
A Third of Youth Surveyed Globally by UNICEF Say Their Education Is Not Preparing Them With the Skills to Get Jobs
PwC and UNICEF join forces to boost youth skills worldwide GENEVA and LONDON, March 10, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- An online poll of 40,000 young people in over 150 countries reveals that many young people feel their current education is not preparing them with...
Global Cord Blood Corporation to Report Third Quarter and First Nine Months Fiscal 2020 Financial Results
Earnings Call Scheduled for 8:00 a.m. ET on March 12, 2020 HONG KONG, March 9, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Global Cord Blood Corporation (NYSE: CO) (the "Company"), China's leading provider of cord blood collection, laboratory testing, hematopoietic stem cell...
SAP Supports Companies to Better Manage Employee Experience and Safeguard Employee Safety Anywhere
HONG KONG, March 9, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- As the outbreak of COVID-19 raised public health concerns and disrupted business operations, SAP Hong Kong is presenting a portfolio of business software that supports companies to optimize employee experience, safeguard...
FibreFirst: 7 Tips to Reduce the Risk of Coronavirus Infection
JAKARTA, Indonesia, March 9, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- In order to increase public knowledge about Coronavirus (COVID-19), FibreFirst as a health supplement brand wants to share simple tips on how to reduce the risk of virus infection. Nourmatania Istiftiani as FibreFirst...
Launch of "Sustainable Financing Framework" for ASEAN healthcare, an initiative by EU-ASEAN Business Council, KPMG and SANOFI
THE TIME IS NOW FOR SUSTAINABLE HEALTHCARE FINANCING IN ASEAN SINGAPORE, March 9, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- As part of the "Driving comprehensive healthcare in ASEAN" initiative, EU-ASEAN Business Council, KPMG and SANOFI, joined hands to launch the first...
Saigon Food responds to COVID-19
HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam, March 9, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Saigon Food is a local company with more than 2,500 employees from all over the country. After lunar new year, from January 20, the workers returned to the Company fully and worked normally. Representative of...
Clé de Peau Beauté Announces 2020 'Power of Radiance' Awardees
Honoring inspiring women who have dedicated themselves to bettering the lives of girls and women through education TOKYO, March 9, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Clé de Peau Beauté, the luxury skincare and makeup brand, is proud to announce the second...
VISTA Eye Specialist to safeguard the clinic environment with Air & Surface Sterilization technology
Medklinn Sterilizers to be installed at all 11 centers nationwide. KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, March 9, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- VISTA Eye Specialist has announced today that it has signed an agreement with Medklinn International Sdn Bhd, a world-renowned company...
"The flowers are blooming, and the hope is dawning": Fosun donates 22,000 pieces of medical protective supplies to South Korea
HONG KONG, March 6, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- After a simple and warm donation ceremony, the first batch of 22,000 pieces of medical protection supplies donated by Fosun has officially transferred to Seoul Metropolitan Government. The donation made in the name of...
GoClean by GoCar Malaysia – An Initiative To Spread Awareness On Care and Cleanliness
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, March 6, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- GoCar Malaysia is releasing its newest campaign, 'GoClean', to encourage community cleanliness and advocate car-hygiene since many individuals will be interacting with the same vehicles. This campaign...
Total Solar Distributed Generation Signs One of Thailand's Largest Corporate Solar Power Purchase Agreements with Betagro
SINGAPORE, March 6, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Total Solar Distributed Generation (DG) will provide agro-industrial company Betagro with solar-powered rooftops for 24 facilities across Thailand. The 25 MWp system will generate an estimated 38 GWh of renewable...
ConnecTechAsia 2020 Postponed to 29 September – 1 October at Singapore EXPO & MAX Atria
SINGAPORE, March 6, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- In light of global concerns due to the on-going Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) situation, Informa Markets, organiser of ConnecTechAsia, is postponing the 2020 edition to 29 September - 1 October 2020 at the Singapore...
Firmenich to Acquire DRT From Ardian
Firmenich to Become a Key Player in Renewable Ingredients for Perfumery and Beyond GENEVA, March 6, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Firmenich today announced that it has entered into exclusivity with Ardian, Tikehau Capital and family shareholders to acquire Les Derives...
Guide Infrared Donates Infrared Fever Screening System worth $144,000 to Japan
- Guide Infrared joins Japan's fight against COVID-19 with a donation of Infrared Fever Screening Systems WUHAN, China, March 6, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Guide Infrared, a leading Chinese manufacturer of infrared thermal imaging systems based in Wuhan, China, has donated...
Orient Commercial Joint Stock Bank supports customers (corporate and retail) for preventing consequences from COVID-19
HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam, March 6, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Once receiving the Official Letter from State Bank of Vietnam (No. 541 / NHNN-TD) on supporting the recovery of damage caused by the COVID-19 epidemic, Orient Commercial Joint Stock Bank (OCB) has reacted...
Bali Island School Introduced Precautions for COVID-19
Bali Island School Risk Assessment for COVID-19 recently shared with the School Community. BALI, Indonesia, March 6, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The Bali Island School (BIS) Health Committee met several times in the past weeks and months to assess the COVID-19 virus...
MSB Viet Nam announces relief measures for COVID-19 affected customers
MSB and other credit institutions in Viet Nam have acted in accordance with the guidance from the State Bank of Vietnam to make available a credit relief package to assist more than 44,000 COVID-19 affected customers. HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam, March 5, 2020...
BIDV, Vietcombank, and Samsung among the top brands in Vietnam fighting the COVID-19
HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam, March 5, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Isentia, APAC's leading media intelligence and insights specialist has released a list of 'Top Brands in Vietnam fighting the COVID-19'. BIDV, Vietcombank, and Samsung among the top brands in Vietnam fighting...
Ping An Releases 2019 Sustainability Report Becoming an Active Global ESG Influencer
HONG KONG and SHANGHAI, March 5, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Ping An Insurance (Group) Company of China, Ltd. (hereafter "Ping An" or the "Group", HKEx:2318; SSE:601318) has published its 2019 Sustainability Report, highlighting the Group's...
Kahoot! Premium For Distance Learning Now Available For Free To All Schools In South Korea Affected By Coronavirus
Game-based learning platform used by more than 5 million teachers globally offers free Premium edition access to schools affected by coronavirus OSLO, Norway, March 5, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Kahoot!, the game-based learning platform, announced today that the...
Kahoot! Premium For Distance Learning Now Available For Free To All Schools In Indonesia Affected By Coronavirus
Game-based learning platform used by more than 5 million teachers globally offers free Premium edition access to schools affected by coronavirus OSLO, Norway, March 5, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Kahoot!, the game-based learning platform, announced today that the...
Kahoot! Premium For Distance Learning Now Available For Free To All Schools In Thailand Affected By Coronavirus
Game-based learning platform used by more than 5 million teachers globally offers free Premium edition access to schools affected by coronavirus OSLO, Norway, March 5, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Kahoot!, the game-based learning platform, announced today that the...
Kahoot! Premium For Distance Learning Now Available For Free To All Schools In Singapore Affected By Coronavirus
Game-based learning platform used by more than 5 million teachers globally offers free Premium edition access to schools affected by coronavirus OSLO, Norway, March 5, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Kahoot!, the game-based learning platform, announced today that the...
Zuellig Pharma acquires Alliance Pharma (Cambodge) in Cambodia to strengthen Indochina presence
SINGAPORE, March 5, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Zuellig Pharma, a leading healthcare services provider in Asia, has announced that it has acquired a controlling stake in Alliance Pharma (Cambodge), a leading healthcare distributor of Cambodia. Zuellig Pharma and Alliance...
Farrer Park Hospital Joins 44 Hospitals in Mainland China and Taiwan to Conduct HIFU Treatment for Uterine Fibroids on International Women's Day
SINGAPORE, March 5, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Farrer Park Hospital announced today that it will be joining 44 high-intensity focal ultrasound (HIFU) centers in mainland China and Taiwan to perform HIFU treatment on women with uterine fibroids this International Women's Day...
Halodoc Deploys More Available Doctors Amidst Coronavirus Outbreak
Education Remains an Important Preventive Action JAKARTA, Indonesia, 4 Maret 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- To increase community preparedness in anticipating the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, the integrated health platform Halodoc runs an official protocol for doctors...
Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy Responds to Coronavirus Development in Indonesia Towards Tourism
JAKARTA, Indonesia, March 4, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy, Wishnutama Kusubandio, responds to the latest information of two Indonesian citizens who were stated positive for the coronavirus. According to the Minister, the...
DoctorOnCall Partners Merchantrade Money to Offer Convenient Digital Health Service to App Users
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, March 4, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Recently, DoctorOnCall has signed a Partnership agreement with Merchantrade Asia Sdn Bhd (Merchantrade). This partnership will allow users of the Merchantrade Money application to access online consultations...