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TUV Rheinland issue first EU MDR certificate for Terumo Corporation
YOKOHAMA, Japan, June 10, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- TUV Rheinland Japan Ltd. announced that on May 29, 2020 TUV Rheinland LGA Products GmbH issued TUV Rheinland's first MDR certificates under EU Medical Device Regulation 2017/745, for medical devices Terumo...
Sungrow Forges a 100 MW Distribution Agreement with DAT in Vietnam
HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam, June 10, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Sungrow, the global leading inverter solution supplier for renewables, announced that a 100 MW distribution agreement was forged with a reputed Vietnam-based company DAT Technology Co., Ltd. to supply PV...
Natura shares global solutions to eliminate plastic waste
Projects were presented in a global innovation challenge posed by the cosmetics brand to combat plastic waste generation and pollution. Three solutions are already being tested by the company SÃO PAULO, June 9, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- In 2019, Natura launched its...
Vietnam businesses gain global recognition through COVID-19 donations
Dony Garment Co., Ltd. has made a huge effort to contribute 100,000 antibacterial and anti-droplet cloth-masks to the latest medical supplies donation from Vietnamese businesses to the United States. HANOI, Vietnam, June 9, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Dony Garment is a...
New Study Explores the UK's New-found Love of Running Revealed by ASICS
LONDON, TOKYO and ROME, June 9, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- A new study investigating running behaviours and mental health during lockdown including 14,000 people globally, reveals more people are running for mental benefits...
Vestas secures service agreements for Senvion turbines across three wind farms in Australia
SINGAPORE, June 9, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- In partnership with global energy producer EDL, Vestas has secured service agreements for the company's three Australian wind farms of Coober Pedy in South Australia, Cullerin Range in New South Wales and Wonthaggi in Victoria....
eHealth Services from Oticon Expanding During the Coronavirus Pandemic
SINGAPORE, June 9, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- In response to the physical distancing orders to help reduce the effects of the coronavirus, Oticon has now expanded its eHealth solution so that hearing care professionals can also perform a digital first fit with Oticon...
Entropia Empathy Fund supports relief organisations during COVID-19 lockdown
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, June 9, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Inspired by the generosity of its employees, Entropia Group, the marketing consultancy-meets-agency, has provided monetary donations to the most vulnerable communities affected by COVID-19 in Malaysia. Entropia’s...
uHoo Launches the uHoo Virus Index – world's first real-time assessment of virus survival based on air quality
SINGAPORE, June 8, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- uHoo launched today the "uHoo Virus Index" - the world's first real-time assessment of virus survival (such as COVID-19) based on air quality. The "uHoo Virus Index" is a patent-pending technology that...
Cleanwrap Co., Ltd: Korean Success Spurs the Expansion of Korean Quarantine Procedures and Protective Products, such as Sanitary Gloves into Overseas Markets
- Cleanwrap's sanitary gloves, which had an outstanding performance in the April 15 general election, launch on Amazon (US store). - Evergreen has offered to supply masks to Wal-Mart and H-Mart in the United States. - Exports of quarantine and protective products,...
Samsung Biologics Unveils Virtual Exhibition Hall to Digitally Connect with Clients at BIO 2020
SONGDO, South Korea, June 8, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Samsung Biologics (207940.KS) announced the launch of a Virtual Exhibition Hall, coinciding with the opening of BIO Digital 2020 week. As the biopharmaceutical industry's largest event, BIO International Convention...
SUEZ and University of Macau Partner on Research Innovation, Reaffirm Commitment to Marine Protection
HONG KONG, June 8, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- SUEZ, together with its subsidiary, Macao Water, recently signed a framework agreement with the University of Macau (UM) to develop a robust research partnership platform that will combine the three parties' resources and...
DocDoc partners with China's leading insurance risk control company Kaitaiming Technology to bring doctor discovery services to China
DocDoc has been appointed Kaitaiming Technology's exclusive partner for pan-Asian doctor discovery services Partnership will see DocDoc, the world's first patient intelligence company, support China's top insurance companies on Kaitaiming's insurance agent platform...
Bayani Brew: Keeping the Filipino Bayanihan Spirit Alive
MANILA, Philippines, June 5, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Bayani Brew, a social enterprise that helps Filipino farmers via its organically farmed drinks, donated 25,000 pieces of protective masks and almost PhP 400,000 worth of products to frontliners of 20 hospitals in Metro...
No. 1 K-Beauty Brand d'Alba Makes Inroads into the US Market
SEOUL, South Korea, June 5, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The Italian contemporary beauty brand d'Alba partnered with QVC&HSN in the USA to strengthen its global presence in 2020. This move is a response to the growing demand from overseas after witnessing the brands...
How to Keep Health & Wellbeing in Check with HONOR
JAKARTA, Indonesia, June 5, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- HONOR itself has launched several smart watches and bands throughout the year with HONOR MagicWatch 2, Watch Magic, and Band 5 being the latest products in the market. They are equipped with features that not only can...
Healios Successfully Establishes Proprietary Universal Donor Cell Research Line
TOKYO, June 5, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Healios K.K. (hereinafter "the Company"; TSE: 4593), Japan's leading clinical-stage biotechnology company, has been creating Universal Donor Cells (UDCs), which are next-generation iPS cells created with gene-editing...
Amorepacific makes upcycled bench made from empty cosmetic bottles in celebration of World Environment Day
SEOUL, South Korea, June 5, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- In celebration of World Environment Day (June 5), Amorepacific announced its plan to install an upcycled bench made from recycled cosmetic bottles in public facilities for citizens. The bench is a co-creation with...
Servier Completes the Acquisition of Symphogen
PARIS, June 4, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Servier, an independent international pharmaceutical company, today announced that it has completed the acquisition of Symphogen A/S. Symphogen will now function as Servier's antibody center of excellence across multiple therapeutic...
Curate a truly exquisite wedding celebration at The St. Regis Macao
MACAO, June 4, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- An exquisite wedding celebration awaits couples at The St. Regis Macao, Cotai Strip, with a selection of exclusive wedding packages and offers available at the 99th Hong Kong Wedding Fair Expo, incorporating Beauty &...
Fullerton Health Rolls Out Free COVID-19 Symptom Checker App for Use in the Philippines
MANILA, Philippines, June 4, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- In its efforts to combat COVID-19 across Asia Pacific, Fullerton Health announced today that it has launched its COVID-19 symptom checker on its LiveFuller mobile application platform ("LiveFuller") in the...
Seoul suggests creating an international organization among world cities to combat the pandemic
SEOUL, South Korea, June 4, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The Seoul Metropolitan Government said it held the Mayoral Meeting with mayors and governors from 42 cities around the world participating at the video conference studio prepared at the Seoul City Hall on June 2, the...
PharmAbcine signs a license agreement with Wincal Biopharm to expand indications of PharmAbcine's existing assets to non-oncology areas
DAEJEON, South Korea, June 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- PharmAbcine (KOSDAQ: 208340), a clinical-stage biotechnology company, announced today that the company entered into a license agreement with Wincal Biopharm ("Wincal"), a wholly owned US subsidiary of...
CAREMILLE INT. Launches PPE, Pro Guard and Pro Guard S1 & S2 for Medical Professionals to Help Battle Against the COVID-19 Pandemic
SEOUL, South Korea, June 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Even in the global pandemic situation, South Korea's successful response and protocol to COVID-19 is highly regarded, and interest in Korean disinfection and protection products is increasing significantly. Pro Guard...
Ping An Presents Technology Achievements at Goldman Sachs TechNet Conference 2020
HONG KONG and SHANGHAI, June 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Ping An Insurance (Group) Company of China, Ltd. (hereafter "Ping An" or the "Group", HKEx:2318; SSE:601318) presented the technology achievements that underpin its "Finance +...
Delta's "Smart Well Being" Theme at COMPUTEX 2020 Presents IoT-Based Solutions for Healthy Green Buildings
TAIPEI, June 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Delta, a global leader in power and thermal management solutions, today announced its presence at #COMPUTEXOnlineTalks, an online event held between June 2-4, which is the original period of the COMPUTEX TAIPEI 2020 exhibition...
New Small Cell Lung Cancer Drug Accepted for TGA Evaluation Under Project Orbis
Key Highlights TGA has granted provisional designation for new drug Lurbinectedin based on encouraging Phase 2 results and high unmet medical need A marketing application has now been accepted by the TGA under provisional evaluation pathway Lurbinectedin has received...
Novena Global Lifecare expands into personal care device market with up to S$20 million investment of Chinese startup, DOCO
Amidst challenging times, Novena Global Lifecare has announced an up to S$20 million strategic investment into DOCO, a technology and design innovation oriented beauty personal care brand in China Novena Global Lifecare ("NGL") aims to be on the...
DERMALOG Fever Check at Clever Fit Gym
KALTENKIRCHEN and HAMBURG, Germany, June 2, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- After a mandatory corona break of several weeks, sports facilities and fitness studios in Germany are reopening. Operators have to comply with numerous hygiene regulations to minimize infection risks for...
PepsiCo Thailand Commits 18,000,000 Baht to Supporting COVID-19 Relief Efforts in Thailand
PepsiCo Thailand is committing US$ 550,000 (Bt 18 million[1]) in partnership with Raks Thai Foundation to support communities, farmers and medical staff in the fight against the impacts of COVID-19. Over one million meals will be provided across Thailand as part of...
Archipelago International as the First Hotel Group to Start COVID-19 Rapid Tests for Employees
JAKARTA, Indonesia, June 2, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- As things are slowly reopening and returning to a 'new' normal, Archipelago International, Southeast Asia's largest privately-owned and independent hotel management group, is the first to implement a large-scale...
Hanafundme Launched COVID-19 Campaign to Help Supply PPE Items for Hospitals in Sabah
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, June 2, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Recently launched Women Crowdfunding platform, Hanafundme.com has embarked on a CSR fundraising campaign to supply PPE to the Hospital's front liners in Sabah. Hanafundme Launched COVID-19 Campaign to Help Supply...
Alchera exports a preventive solution of COVID-19 to San Pedro Square Market, San Jose
The leading K-prevention case via access control system with facial recognition and body heat measurement features SEOUL, South Korea, June 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Alchera, the leading high-tech company in South Korea and a member company of the Born2Global Centre,...
UOB intensifies COVID-19 safety measures by applying self-disinfecting coating at high-touch areas within its branches island-wide
SINGAPORE, June 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- United Overseas Bank (UOB) today announced that it has enhanced the precautionary measures within its branches with the application of a commercial grade self-disinfecting coating at high-touch areas including branch...
Uniview Temperature Screening Solutions Help Thailand Government to Fight Against COVID 19
BANGKOK, June 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- In May, 2020, through the Ministry of Education, Ministry of Technology, and Prime Ministry's Office, Uniview provided enhanced temperature screening solutions and products, including CW-180, OET-213H-BTS1, and other Heat-Tracker...
NCH Asia Pacific announces the specialized 'NCH Disinfection Program' to keep NCH customers' business running and protecting their customers
-NCH Disinfection Program includes Step 1: Clean and prepare surfaces for sanitizing, Step 2: Disinfect and Sanitize Surfaces, Step 3: Wash and Sanitize Hands -It Keeps Businesses Safe and Sanitized With Its Specialized NCH Disinfection Program SINGAPORE, June 1, 2020...
Establishment of the Blue Apple New Frontier Healthcare Fund
HONG KONG, June 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- New Frontier Capital Management Hong Kong has signed a collaborative MOU with Blue Apple Partners to establish the "Blue Apple New Frontier Healthcare Fund" (tentative name; the "Fund") to be jointly managed...
Guardant360 test results may provide prognostic information beyond the detection of actionable biomarkers for ALK-rearranged NSCLC patients
Absence of somatic mutations in plasma derived cell-free DNA found in liquid biopsy associated with improved survival SINGAPORE, May 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- According to the data presented at the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting on 29...
The 2nd Singapore-China Joint Meeting on COVID-19
Joint Press Statement SINGAPORE, May 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- On 28 May 2020, Permanent Secretary Chee Wee Kiong of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Singapore and Vice Minister Luo Zhaohui of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic...
Jakarta-Based Home of Wellbeing Rumah Remedi Held #stayathome Meditations During the Pandemic
Regular meditation sessions were free of charge from mid of March until the end of April 2020. By migrating the sessions from offline to online, Rumah Remedi managed to reach individuals residing in various places in Indonesia who needed help during the pandemic....
Thailand's Economic Front in Fighting COVID-19
BANGKOK, May 29, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Thailand has performed well in containing the COVID-19 outbreak and mitigating its impact. Since 27 April 2020, the number of new COVID-19 cases has increased only slightly, while some days saw no new cases at all. About 96 per...
SSTL: Space Tech Companies Worldwide Compete in International Challenge to Improve Flood Risks in the Region
SINGAPORE, May 29, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Singapore Space and Technology Limited (SSTL) is pleased to announce its collaboration with the World Bank Group for the Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) Challenge. This challenge supports the Southeast Asia...
Overcoming Challenges to Offline Education, Mysavvytutor Advances with New On-Demand App
SINGAPORE, May 29, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — According to a United Nations' report, the COVID-19 outbreak has disrupted education for over 290.5 million students globally. A Singapore based online learning platform, Mysavvytutor (MST) believes this is the...
Ping An Voyager Fund Leads Investment in PlusDental to Enhance Modern Dentistry in Europe
HONG KONG and SHANGHAI, May 29, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Ping An Insurance (Group) Company of China, Ltd. (hereafter "Ping An" or the "Group", HKEx:2318; SSE:601318) is delighted to announce that its fintech and healthtech investment arm Ping An Global...
Endofotonics Raises S$12 million in Series B Funding for the Commercialization of its AI Powered Medical Device to Support Clinicians in the Real Time Detection of Early Stomach Cancer
SINGAPORE, May 29, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Endofotonics announced earlier today that it has secured an investment of S$12 million led by eminent healthcare investors Mr Tony Tan Choon Keat, Chairman of Singapore Medical Group (SMG) and Founding Managing...
Shinshu University and Toshiba Develop Tumor-Tropic Liposome Technology that Carries Therapeutic Genes into Cancer Cells
Expression level of therapeutic genes found 400 times more in T-cell tumors than in normal T-cells TOKYO, May 28, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Toshiba Corporation (TOKYO: 6502, hereinafter "Toshiba") and a team led by Professor Yozo Nakazawa at the Department of...
GEODIS supports rising medical company LabMed to supply health protection goods to Europe and North America
The Singapore based enterprise LabMed has entrusted global logistics company GEODIS to support the company's growing activity in new markets by delivering urgently needed PPEs from Asia to the COVID-19 'hot-spots' of Europe and North America. SINGAPORE, May 28, 2020...
Vestas wins largest order to date in Vietnam for three wind projects
SINGAPORE, May 28, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Vestas has secured its largest order in Vietnam to date for a total of 144 MW for the three wind parks Lien Lap, Phong Huy, and Phong Nguyen in the Quảng Trị Province. The order is placed by Power Construction Company No.1...
Aetina x SmartCow: Introduce Medical Assistant for Pandemic Environment Care
TAIPEI, May 28, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Healthcare system is the foundation of human being culture, every innovative medical research shows its supports and values to continue and expand. The world is suffering from COVID-19, AI developers seek a medical assistant to...
AmCham Singapore Announces the Election of Ms. Lisa Liaw as Chair of the Board of Governors
SINGAPORE, May 28, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Chamber of Commerce in Singapore (AmCham Singapore) is pleased to announce the election of Lisa Liaw as Chair of the Board of Governors. Ms. Liaw assumed her role on May 11, 2020 and is the first woman chair of...
IntegriCulture Inc. Closes Series A Fundraising Round Led by Beyond Next Ventures at JPY800 Million
- Company to Use Fund to Commercialize Cell-cultured Food and Cosmetics Products - TOKYO, May 28, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- IntegriCulture Inc. has completed a Series A fundraising round of JPY800 million (USD7.4 million) backed by Beyond Next Ventures, NH Foods, AgFunder...
Manulife unveils new MOVE Health Score to help customers become healthier
HONG KONG, May 28, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Manulife Hong Kong has enhanced the existing ManulifeMOVE (MOVE) experience by launching the 'MOVE Health Score' [1] that encourages customers to make healthy lifestyle choices. This new functionality provides customers a...
Cigna Study Shows Relationships Flourish but Work-Related Stress Rises During COVID-19 Period
Family and other relationships have improved since start of pandemic, with people feeling less isolated than pre-COVID-19 More people feel 'always on' at work, with a marked increase in work-related stress SINGAPORE, May 28, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Cigna's (NYSE:CI)...
Cigna Study Shows Financial and Social Well-being Declines during COVID-19 Crisis
First impact study identifies a decline in reports of loneliness Some wellness scores remain steady through the pandemic to date Working routines could change permanently once lockdowns end HONG KONG, May 28, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Cigna's (NYSE:CI) International...
Mayapada Healthcare Ready to Serve PCR Swab Covid-19
JAKARTA, Indonesia, May 28, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Mayapada Healthcare is ready to serve the PCR Swab Test in all Mayapada Hospital units. Supported by specialized Biomolecular Laboratory, certified Bio Safety Level 2 (BSL2), PCR equipment with the latest...
Singapore-New Zealand Virtual Summit 27 May 2020
SINGAPORE, May 28, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong and New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern held a Virtual Summit via videoconference on 27 May 2020 to commemorate the first anniversary of the establishment of the Singapore-New Zealand...
Yuyu Pharma Signs Contract for Baseball Field Ad Campaign
SEOUL, South Korea, May 28, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Yuyu Pharma (CEO Robert Wonsang Yu, KRX 000220), a Korean pharmaceutical company, recently signed an advertising contract with the Korea Economic Daily, which holds the advertising business rights of the Jamsil...
Jumeirah Al Naseem in Dubai Becomes First Hotel in the World to Receive Prestigious Bureau Veritas Safeguard Label
Five-star resort meets stringent health, safety and hygiene standards defined by the global leader in testing, inspection and certification Label to be used publicly to reassure guests and give them confidence in their stay Jumeirah's wider hotel portfolio also...
Herbalife Nutrition Survey Reveals Asia Pacific Consumers Turn to Social Media for Nutrition Information, But Prevalence of Online Myths Prevents Accurate Nutrition Knowledge
Less than a quarter of Asia Pacific consumers scored passing marks in a general nutrition knowledge quiz, with only four in 10 expressing strong confidence in their personal nutrition knowledge HONG KONG, May 27, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Premier global nutrition...
Barry Callebaut to acquire GKC Foods in Australia
Acquisition establishes Barry Callebaut's direct presence and manufacturing capacity in Australia to cater for the Australian and New Zealand markets Investment involves upgrading the factory and installing a new chocolate production line GKC Foods is a...