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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...
COVID-19 impact: APAC markets present value-buying opportunities with rebound expected in H2 2020
APAC property markets to recover in H2 assuming COVID-19 outbreak peaks in the first half of 2020 Investment opportunities emerge in offices and industrial property across Asia and Australia; in mainland China we highlight logistics assets and data centres; hotels...
CROMSOURCE Announces a Significant Milestone in Digital Management of Its Projects in Cooperation with Techorizon
VERONA, Italy, March 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- CROMSOURCE announced today the achievement of a significant milestone in the digital management of clinical research projects for their clients. In February 2020 CROMSOURCE initiated the 1000th trial to be managed within...
The Edison Hotels Ensures Safety for Guests and Staff
PENANG, Malaysia, March 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- "Penang is a safe destination" was the message from tourism officials. Since the outbreak of Covid-19, there have not been any reported cases in Penang. However, all stakeholders, including The Edison George...
#FightTheVirus: Sqkii Plays Its Part by Creating Singapore's First Educational Online Game Combating COVID-19
SINGAPORE, March 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- With COVID-19 already leaving an indelible mark this year on many countries around the globe, and with rising cases across Singapore requiring more precautions, local gamification startup Sqkii has responded to the crisis with...
How Coronavirus Affects Travel to EU/EEA and UK as Non-EU Nationals Seek Plan B
LONDON, March 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Travel to the Schengen area is likely to become difficult for those applying for a visa, according to EU's new Coronavirus response team. UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson also confirmed, after the Cobra meeting at Downing Street on...
Samsung Biologics and STCube Enter into Development and Manufacturing Agreement for Novel Target Anticancer Drug
SONGDO, South Korea, March 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Samsung Biologics (207940.KS) and STCube announced a strategic development and manufacturing service agreement for STT-003 antibody, an anti-cancer drug candidate. Under the agreement, Samsung Biologics will...
Yuyu Pharma announces review of compliance policies and procedures
SEOUL, South Korea, March 2, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Yuyu Pharma (COO Robert Wonsang Yu, KRX 000220) announced today a review of its compliance policies and procedures with the support of the law firm, Kim & Chang. The Kim & Chang project team,...
MyDoc named 2020 Singapore Telehealth Company of the Year by Frost & Sullivan
MyDoc recognised as leader amongst Singapore digital healthcare providers SINGAPORE, March 2, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- MyDoc, a Singapore based digital healthcare company, has recently been named 2020 Singapore Telehealth Company of the Year by Frost & Sullivan. MyDoc...
ConvaTec sharpens focus on Asia Pacific and emerging markets
SINGAPORE, March 2, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- ConvaTec Group Plc is putting the Asia Pacific region, along with Latin America, The Middle East and Africa, at the forefront of its new operating model by establishing a fully integrated business unit called the Global...
AXA launches 'Digital Enrolment System'
Customers can easily apply tax-deductible products online and enjoy double benefits of tax concession and premium discount HONG KONG, March 2, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- AXA Hong Kong always puts 'customers first' and focuses on understanding customer needs. In view of...
Manulife Hong Kong appoints Head of Health to focus on expansion of health business
HONG KONG, March 2, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Manulife today announced the establishment of a new health function that will further strengthen its strategic focus in this high-growth area. Wilton Kee, who has been Manulife Hong Kong's Vice President, Chief Product...
Sihuan Pharmaceutical Announces Clinical Research of Favipiravir, Co-Developed with the Academy of Military Medical Sciences of the People's Liberation Army, Has Commenced
Favipiravir tablet is a Drug for Coronavirus Disease 2019 HONG KONG, March 2, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Sihuan Pharmaceutical Holdings Group Ltd. (HKEX: 0460, "Sihuan Pharmaceutical" or the "Company", together with its subsidiaries, the...
Ping An Launches COVID-19 Smart Image-Reading System to Help Control the Epidemic
HONG KONG and SHANGHAI, Feb. 28, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Ping An Insurance (Group) Company of China, Ltd. (hereafter "Ping An", the "Company" or the "Group", HKEX: 02318; SSE: 601318) announced that the Corona Virus Disease 2019...
75 MW Solar PV Plant in Uttar Pradesh Commences Construction at Site as Notice to Proceed Is Issued
LONDON and ZURICH, Feb. 28, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- ThomasLloyd announced today that its investee company SolarArise India Projects Private Limited ("SolarArise") has issued the first part of a Notice to Proceed ("NTP") to Jakson Limited to...
New World's Adrian Cheng Announces New Initiatives to Combat Coronavirus
First corporate to invest HK$10 Million in Research, Development and Production of Patented Antibacterial and Antiviral NanoDiamonds Technology Masks Sets Up Two Production Lines to Produce 200,000 Surgical Masks a Day for the Public HONG KONG, Feb. 28, 2020...
LOTTE Vietnam Shopping Joint Stock Company donates medical masks for the Hospital for Tropical Diseases
HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam, Feb. 28, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- LOTTE Vietnam Shopping Joint Stock Company donated 30,000 medical masks of Choice L brand to the Hospital for Tropical Diseases in Ho Chi Minh City to help reverse the Covid-19 epidemic. Given the complicated...
JLK Inspection has announced signing of a partnership with the National TB Center (NTC) and the Clinton Health Access Initiatives (CHAI) in Lao PDR to conduct a tuberculosis screening project
- Accelerating overseas expansion of AI-based lung diseases analysis solution, 'JLD-02K'. SEOUL, South Korea, Feb. 28, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- JLK Inspection Inc., a Korean company specializing in Artificial Intelligence based medical analysis solutions, has announced a...
Golden Agri-Resources Ends 2019 on a High Note
Full year EBITDA grew by 22 percent to US$697 million while Underlying Profit achieved at US$272 million Increased contribution from downstream business to EBITDA resulted in stronger year-on-year results despite lower average CPO prices Proposed final dividend of...
Sungrow Signs a 100MW Supply Agreement with YUASA during Japan's World Smart Energy Week 2020
TOKYO, Feb. 28, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Sungrow, the global leading inverter solution supplier for renewables, signed a 100MW agreement with the reputed Japanese group YUASA to distribute comprehensive PV and energy storage solutions across Japan during World Smart...
FHA-Food & Beverage will be held 2-5 March 2021
SINGAPORE, Feb. 27, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Informa Markets has announced that the revised dates for FHA-Food & Beverage are 2-5 March 2021 at Singapore EXPO & MAX Atria. The event was originally scheduled to take place from 31 March - 3 April 2020 at...
Tessa Therapeutics Announces U.S. FDA Regenerative Medicine Advanced Therapy (RMAT) Designation Granted to its CD30 CAR-T Cell Therapy for the Treatment of Relapsed or Refractory CD30-positive Classical Hodgkin Lymphoma
RMAT designation follows positive proof-of-concept data from two independent Phase I/II clinical studies conducted by Baylor College of Medicine and University of North Carolina Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center for the autologous T cell therapy Designation...
Studycat Donates Free Use of Its Children's Language Learning Apps Globally
In support of families affected by coronavirus-related school disruption, the award-winning provider of language learning solutions for young learners is giving away free use of its apps worldwide HONG KONG, Feb. 27, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Global edtech firm...
Stuttgart Auction House EPPLI Carries Out One of the Largest Handbag Auctions in Europe
Since the 1990s the market volume for new and vintage luxury bags has more than doubled The Stuttgart auction house EPPLI has already specialised in this trend 17 years ago and is now one of the leading handbag auction houses in Europe Particularly rare and unique top...
Pertubuhan Integriti Nicky Liow Malaysia & Yayasan Winner Emperor Sedunia Donates 76,920 Masks and Medical Supplies to Covid-19 Infected China Witnessed by Local Celebrities
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Feb. 27, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Dato' Sri Liow Soon Hee through his charity foundations, Pertubuhan Integriti Nicky Liow Malaysia and Yayasan Winner Emperor Sedunia, along with the support of local Malaysian celebrity Excella Chong,...
NEW DATES: ProWine Asia (Singapore) 2020 to be held from 13 to 16 July 2020
SINGAPORE, Feb. 26, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The 3rd edition of ProWine Asia (Singapore) will take place from 13 to 16 July 2020 at Singapore Expo, re-scheduled from the original dates of 31 March to 3 April 2020. Co-organised by Messe Duesseldorf Asia and Informa...
Enso Partners with My Life Centre to Open 2 More ECP Centres
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Feb. 26, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Enso S&A Health House Sdn. Bhd. (Enso) has just enter into a partnership with My Life Centre (MLC) to open 2 more new ECP Centres in Johor Bahru & Kota Bahru for alternative medicine and therapy....
Heineken(R) Unveils New "When You Drive, Never Drink" Campaign Featuring Two Formula 1 World Champions
AMSTERDAM, Feb. 26, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Heineken® has launched a new When You Drive, Never Drink responsible consumption campaign featuring father and son duo, and former Formula 1 World Champions, Keke and Nico Rosberg. Through a relatable story of familial...
KAHR Medical Raises $18 Million in Private Funding Round
Funds will be used for advancing the Company's next generation immuno-oncology drug candidates, including lead anti-CD47 product for the treatment of solid tumors through Phase I/II study in addition to advancing preclinical pipeline JERUSALEM, Feb. 26, 2020...
Firmenich Achieves 100% Renewable Electricity Worldwide
GENEVA, Feb. 25, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Firmenich, the world's largest privately-owned perfume and taste company, today announced that all its operations worldwide[1] are now powered by 100% renewable electricity. An industry first, this significant milestone...
ACT Continues to Send Aid to Various Countries to Face Coronavirus Outbreak
JAKARTA, Indonesia, Feb. 25, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- After collaborating with various partners, including the international NGO Peace Wind Japan (PWJ), until now, Aksi Cepat Tanggap (ACT) has sent 1,610 boxes of the masks. 1,210 boxes were sent to Hong Kong, 300 boxes to...
JR East Group offers vegan and Muslim-friendly sweets
Tokyo - JR East Group operates the Shinkansen and other trains over a network of railways that cover half the main island of Japan. To provide all visitors the chance to enjoy Japanese sweets souvenirs, JR East Group, in collaboration with three popular confectionery...
Manulife Singapore Commits S$1 Million to Provide Additional COVID-19 Protection Benefits for Customers
SINGAPORE, Feb. 25, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- In support of the Singapore government's effort in dealing with the evolving C0VID-19 situation,...
GM Pharm announces health items for sale on Rakuten, popular items featured
The GM Pharm, specializing in health items made by pharmacists, is having a discount event SEOUL, South Korea, Feb. 25, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- GM Pharm announced that it would be selling popular items on Rakuten for a 20% discount. Included in the sales list are...
Maybank and Etiqa Singapore offer complimentary COVID-19 and dengue fever special insurance coverage to all customers
SINGAPORE, Feb. 25, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- In light of the on-going threat of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) and recent developments and rise of dengue fever cases in Singapore, Maybank and its insurance arm Etiqa Singapore are stepping up and pledging to...
AROMATICA Reforms the Skincare Industry with Innovative Formulas and Sustainable Packaging for 'Reviving Rose Infusion' Collection
SEOUL, South Korea, Feb. 25, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- AROMATICA, a clean and ethical beauty brand based in Korea, announced the launch of the newly refreshed Reviving Rose Infusion Toner, Serum and Cream with richer moisturizing and reviving formulas. Prior to the...
Samsung Biologics Confirms 'No Impact' of COVID-19 with Business Continuity Plan in Effect
SONGDO, South Korea, Feb. 24, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Samsung Biologics has been monitoring the COVID-19 situation closely since the initial outbreak in late January and taking proactive measures company-wide to ensure a safe working environment and continuous...
#ToughTimesTogether HKBN Offers 1-month Waiver Relief Worth Over HK$100M to All Residential Fixed Services and Enterprise Customers
HONG KONG, Feb. 24, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- As the coronavirus outbreak continues to grow in Hong Kong, a heavy toll has been taken on many businesses and families resulting in financial losses, wage cuts and layoffs. HKBN Group ("HKBN" or the...
Artisense Group Stated "No Rose, Just Mask" on Valentine's Day
Spreading Love and Care to the Community KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Feb. 24, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- While the Artisense Group was founded on creativity, advertising and digital marketing, the group takes on a different perspective to take on current challenges with a heart...
Malaysia National Junior Culinary Team Triumphs on The World Stage
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Feb. 24, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The Malaysia National Youth Culinary Team comprising Sunway University School of Hospitality students Alicia Tay (23), Pang Jin Yong (23), Amanda Cheah (20), Tsen Jun Yan (20), and Amirul Ashraf (20) and Ilya...
Nearly VND 20 billion sponsored by Vingroup for research projects on response to novel coronavirus
On February 20, 2020, Vingroup Innovation Foundation (VINIF) - Vingroup Big Data Institute (VINBDI) signed the sponsorship agreement for three research projects to respond quickly to the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. The program...
S-CELL Becomes the First in Asia to Introduce Consumer Epigenetics Testing and is the Most Advanced Test in the World
In Partnership with Chronomics' Breakthrough Evolution for Preventive Healthcare HONG KONG, Feb. 21, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- S-CELL, in partnership with Chronomics, is the first company in Asia to introduce Healthspan, the most advanced epigenetic testing service in the...
Hyatt Regency Danang Resort and Spa Implemented Precautionary COVID-19 Measures
DA NANG, Vitenam, Feb. 20, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The safety and wellbeing of the guests and colleagues is a top priority. Hyatt hotels globally, including Hyatt Regency Danang Resort and Spa, have already implemented precautious measures in response to...
Sihuan Pharmaceutical Announces Acquisition of All Interests and Intellectual Property Rights of Plazomicin, A New Generation of Aminoglycoside Antibiotics in the Greater China Region
HONG KONG, Feb. 20, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Sihuan Pharmaceutical Holdings Group Ltd. (HKEX: 0460, "Sihuan Pharmaceutical" or the "Company", together with its subsidiaries, the "Group") is pleased to announce that Xuanzhu (HK)...
Firmenich Appoints Ilaria Resta as President Perfumery
GENEVA, Feb. 20, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Firmenich announces the retirement of Armand de Villoutreys as President of its Perfumery and Ingredients business on June 30th, 2020 after a remarkable tenure of over 21 years with the company. The Group is delighted to...
Nippon Shokubai Develops Environmentally Friendly Rechargeable Carbon-zinc Hybrid Battery
OSAKA, Japan, Feb. 20, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Nippon Shokubai Co., Ltd. (hereinafter "Nippon Shokubai") has developed a novel rechargeable zinc battery by combining activated carbon with a "zinc battery separator" and "zinc anode" developed...
FiO Bolsters Taiwan's Anti-Coronavirus Medical Volunteer System
TAIPEI, Feb. 20, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Taiwan's government, pharmacy associations and network of tech volunteers like SaaS-blockchain company FiO have received praise for staving off the spreading of COVID-19 in the densely-populated country. Taiwanese health...
Students join CNN in the fight against modern-day slavery
HONG KONG, Feb. 20, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- This year's #MyFreedomDay will be held on Wednesday March 11 with schools and communities around the world coming together to raise awareness of human trafficking. Students join CNN in the fight against modern-day slavery Now...
Asia's 50 Best Restaurants Announces Cho Hee-sook is Asia's Best Female Chef 2020
SEOUL, South Korea, Feb. 20, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Cho Hee-sook, chef-owner of Hansikgonggan in Seoul, has been named Asia's Best Female Chef for 2020. Chef Cho will be presented with her award at the ceremony for Asia's 50 Best Restaurants 2020, sponsored by...
Canadian Solar Begins Construction on 26.6 MWp of Solar Power Plants in Japan
GUELPH, Ontario, Feb. 19, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Canadian Solar Inc. (the "Company", or "Canadian Solar") (NASDAQ: CSIQ), one of the world's largest solar power companies, today announced it has commenced construction on two solar photovoltaic (PV)...
TAT's travel recommendations regarding Thailand's Coronavirus Disease 2019 control measures
BANGKOK, Feb. 19, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- On Thursday, 30 January, 2020, the World Health Organisation (WHO) declared the outbreak of the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) as a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC). The WHO did not recommend any travel or...
Announcement of Memorandum of Understanding for Launching Strategic joint venture of 5G network service business
TOKYO, Feb. 19, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- BitOne Group Company Limited (hereinafter "The Company") and IBO Telecom Company Limited (hereinafter "IBO Telecom"), a Hong Kong-based subsidiary of IBO Technology Company Limited ("IBO...
Da Nang City is in the effort of prevention, fighting against the Out-break of COVID-19
DA NANG, Vietnam, Feb. 19, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Da Nang City has so far conducted efficient control over the situation while preventive measures against the epidemic have been applied at all destinations. Da Nang City is currently a safe...
UBM BN Co., Ltd., Announces SECON 2020 Show Postponement
SEOUL, South Korea, Feb. 19, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- UBM BN Co., Ltd., the fair manager of SECON 2020 originally scheduled for 18 - 20 March 2020 has made the decision to reschedule the event to 6 - 8 July at KINTEX, Korea. ...