6/30/21

トヨタ・モビリティ基金、クアラルンプールにおける革新的なモビリティの実現を目指すアイデアコンテストの優秀提案チームを選定

Toyota City, Japan, Jul 1, 2021 - (JCN Newswire) - 一般財団法人トヨタ・モビリティ基金(Toyota Mobility Foundation。以下「TMF」)は、2020年2月にマレーシアの首都クアラルンプール市において、各種デジタルデータを活用し、将来のモビリティや都市計画の実現につながる革新的なアイデアを募集するコンテスト「City Architecture for Tomorrow Challenge(CATCH)」を開始しました。そして、本日、米国のNumina社、オーストラリアのKERB社を優秀提案チームとして選定しました。

両社の提案内容
Numina社:センサーやプライバシー保護技術を使い、路上や公共の場での人や物の動きを分析・予測して交通インフラの整備に活用
KERB社:企業や官公庁の駐車場の使用状況を把握し、スマホアプリで予約・料金支払いすることで空きスペースの活用を促進

本コンテストでは、世界中から応募のあった97チームの中から段階的に選考を行い、最終審査では、「クアラルンプール市民の生活の質の向上に貢献する」という本プログラムの目的と、「すべての人に移動の自由を」というトヨタの想いを踏まえながら、様々な分野の専門家から構成される審査員チームにより、「創造性」、「実現可能性」、「持続可能性」等の基準に基づき評価が行われました。

優秀提案チームに選定されたNumina社とKERB社には開発支援金としてそれぞれ25万米ドルがTMFより授与されます。両社は今後、交通やデータに関する政府系公社の専門家と連携しながら同市内で実証実験を行い、提案内容の実装に取り組みます。

TMFは、両チームの活動を引き続き支援しながら、今回のコンテストで得た知見や経験を他地域や他国でのモビリティ課題の解消に向けて活用していきます。

CATCHプログラム公式Webサイト www.tmf-catch.org/ (英語のみ)

トヨタ自動車は創業以来、お客様、ビジネスパートナー、従業員、そして地域社会等、全てのステークホルダーを尊重しながら、自動車を通じた豊かな社会づくりを目指して事業活動を行なっています。そして、より公益的な活動を行うことを目的に、2014年8月、一般財団法人トヨタ・モビリティ基金(TMF)を設立しました。

TMFは、誰もが自由に移動できるモビリティ社会の実現に向け、幅広いプロジェクトを通じて世界中の移動課題の解決に取り組んでいます。

今後も、トヨタグループが事業活動を通じて培った技術やノウハウを活用し、多様なパートナーとの協働を通して、国連が定めるSDGs(持続可能な開発目標)の考え方にも沿った活動を進めながら、人々が心豊かに暮らせる社会の実現に向けて貢献していきたいと考えています。

本リリースの詳細は下記URLをご参照ください。
https://global.toyota/jp/newsroom/corporate/35575716.html

概要:トヨタ自動車株式会社

詳細は http://toyota.jp/ をご覧ください。


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日本通運、富士通と開発した収蔵品デジタルアーカイブサービス「SmartMuse」の販売を開始

TOKYO, Jul 1, 2021 - (JCN Newswire) - 日本通運株式会社(以下、日本通運)と富士通株式会社(以下、富士通)は、このたび、美術館や博物館の収蔵品デジタルアーカイブを一括サポートする新たなサービス「SmartMuse(スマートミューズ)」を共同開発し、日本通運が7月1日から販売を開始します。

背景

これまで、美術館や博物館においては、収蔵庫に資料があふれて必要な資料整理が進まない、一人の学芸員が様々な業務を担っている、情報管理の負荷が増加しているなど、学芸員の人手不足が要因となる悩みや課題が多く挙げられていました。

さらに新型コロナウイルス感染症の拡大により、美術館や博物館を取り巻く環境は大きく変化しており、例えば、利用者が展覧会に行きたいと思っても事前予約が必要になる、入場制限が実施され鑑賞の機会が減るなど、利便性が損なわれる状況が発生しています。そのため、ポストコロナ時代に向けて、デジタル技術を活用した新たな鑑賞方法への早期シフトなどが必要不可欠となっています。

これらの課題解決に向け、日本通運と富士通は連携し、美術館や博物館の人的支援をしながら、デジタル技術で収蔵品の管理や情報発信を実現する「SmartMuse」を開発しました。

サービス概要

「SmartMuse」は、日本通運と富士通が共同で企画・開発した、美術館や博物館の収蔵品を5つの要素(データ管理、収蔵庫整理、輸送・保管、データ入力代行、デジタル化)で支援する統合サービスです。

日本通運が従来から提供していた美術品の梱包・輸送・保管業務サービスに人的支援サービスを追加し、さらに富士通Japan株式会社(注1)の収蔵品管理・公開システム「FUJITSU 文教ソリューションMusetheque デジタルアーカイブクラウド(ミューズテーク デジタルアーカイブクラウド、以下 Musetheque)」を組み合わせることで、収蔵品や収蔵品データの一括管理を実現し、整理から管理までをワンストップで提供します。

「SmartMuse」では、収蔵品管理に関するこれらの業務を日本通運が代行することで、学芸員の皆様が日々行っている管理業務の負荷軽減に貢献することを目指します。加えて、日本通運のノウハウと富士通のデジタル技術により、美術館や博物館のDX化を推進し、新たな鑑賞方法の充実など、美術館や博物館の可能性を広げていきます。

日本通運は、「SmartMuse」を7月1日に首都圏エリアで販売を開始し、段階的に全国展開する予定です。

本リリースの詳細は下記をご参照ください。
https://pr.fujitsu.com/jp/news/2021/07/1.html

概要: 富士通株式会社

詳細は http://jp.fujitsu.com/ をご覧ください。


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Shippit Inks Three New Deals with Leading Logistics Providers Janio, FedEx and Qxpress to Strengthen Domestic and International Capabilities

SINGAPORE, Jul 1, 2021 - (ACN Newswire) - Today, fast-growing e-Commerce fulfilment tech company Shippit announces it has signed three new delivery partner deals with integrated logistics solutions provider Janio, global logistics player FedEx, and e-Commerce logistics expert Qxpress. These deals come as part of Shippit's efforts to rapidly scale up its operations in Southeast Asia following its A$30 million Series B fundraise in December 2020.

Apart from strengthening Shippit's domestic delivery network in Singapore and Malaysia, Shippit's new partnership with Janio will allow Shippit to open up its delivery lanes with special rates in Southeast Asia, China, and the US. This enables merchants access to ship to more countries than before at lower costs. The partnership with Qxpress will help Shippit improve reliability and flexibility in domestic deliveries by offering new delivery options such as "same-day delivery" in Singapore, so parcels can reach end customers quickly.

With an estimated 40 million new users in Southeast Asia coming online because of the pandemic, e-Commerce spend has unsurprisingly surged; the industry is currently valued at US$62 billion and is expected to grow to US$172 billion by 2025. To support the increasing number of merchants moving online, Shippit has also added new integrations with some of the largest e-Commerce platforms such as WooCommerce and Magento to support a wider variety of merchants. WooCommerce and Magento join existing partner Shopify, allowing merchants a seamless integration with the Shippit platform.

Shippit has onboarded a variety of SMB and Enterprise clients in different product categories such as Seira Elves, Global Knives, Looqal, Sans & Sans, Hush Candles, Blender Bottle, Sterling Nutrition, and Boxgreen.

Mark Lancaster, Southeast Asian Business Development Lead at Shippit, said: "Shippit wants to be the platform of choice for growing, scaling and enterprise merchants across the region to support fulfilment and enable more last-mile choices. It's critical that we continue investing in carrier integrations, product enhancements that benefit our merchants to capitalise on this growth in the region. These recent carrier deals expand our network capability providing more domestic and international services to our growing merchant base."

"The growth of e-commerce in Southeast Asia has been phenomenal, and the need for robust technological and logistical infrastructure has never been higher. We are truly excited to be working with Shippit to collectively serve southeast Asia's merchants", said Senthil Kumar, Janio Group Head of Commercial.

Shippit recognises the negative environmental impact deliveries have and is committed to a future of sustainable retail. It is one of the only logistics SaaS platforms across APAC, that offsets 100% of the carbon emissions on deliveries made on Shippit's discounted rates, at no extra cost to the merchant. Shippit does this by partnering with the Carbon Neutral Group and purchasing carbon offsets to support projects that prevent and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. To date, the company has offset more than 278,000 kilometers of carbon footprint for its Singapore clients.

Shippit Co-founder and Co-Chief Executive Officer William On, said: "Southeast Asia presents a huge opportunity for Shippit; we think the region is set to become the world's largest e-Commerce market within the next five years! Since Shippit's launch in Southeast Asia in July 2020, we've seen our business grow quickly -- and expect that it will continue to scale -- which is why we are looking to improve our capabilities across the region and might consider expanding into other countries in the future."

Shippit was founded in Australia in 2014 with the intention of providing frictionless delivery options and enhanced customer experience. Shippit's software enables retailers to instantly ship with leading partner carriers, share seamless tracking and notifications, as well as provide dedicated delivery support.

Since the fast-growing logistic SaaS platform's expansion to Singapore less than a year ago, the company has announced partnerships with Shopify, SingPost, Ninja Van, DHL and Aramex and now powers more than 20,000 deliveries per month. Shippit serves more than 275 merchants across Southeast Asia and has a dedicated team of 7 people working across the region with a shared staff of 40 in product and customer service. Shippit is also present in Malaysia and is currently strengthening its offerings in Malaysia by partnering with local carriers and improving product capabilities.

About Shippit

Shippit is a fast-growing e-Commerce fulfilment technology company founded in Australia. Powering delivery for Asia's leading retailers like Sephora, Decathlon, UNIQLO, CottonOn, Harvey Norman, and JD Sports, Shippit's powerful shipping engine saves retailers time, money and provides better experiences for delivery recipients. By simplifying omni-channel fulfilment, enabling retailers to accept cash on delivery and removing friction from the cross-border shipping process, Shippit simplifies shipping for retailers so they can focus on growing their business. For more info, please visit: www.shippit.com/

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NovelPlus Makes Successful Debut on LEAP Market

KUALA LUMPUR, Jul 1, 2021 - (ACN Newswire) - NovelPlus Technology Berhad ("NTB" or the "Group"), an online social reading and writing platform developer and operator, successfully listed on the LEAP Market of Bursa Securities Malaysia Berhad today at RM0.25 per share, above the offer price of RM0.15 per share.


NTB Chief Executive Officer, Crystal Lai


The Group has an e-book library comprising over 37,000 published novels in Bahasa Melayu and Bahasa Indonesia with an ecosystem comprising over 2.1 million users, of which approximately 10,000 are registered as writers and the rest are readers.

The platform operates under the name NovelPlus, with the content being accessed through the Group's mobile application and web browser. NovelPlus operates on a freemium model where readers can access the platform for free or pay a subscription fee to enjoy an advertisement-free reading experience.

The NovelPlus platform allows readers to browse and select e-books, personalise their experience and manage their profile as well as interact with writers registered on the platform. For writers, the NovelPlus platform allows them to write, edit and self-publish their serialized novels, build readerships and receive reviews and tokens of appreciation from readers. Advertisers can also advertise on the mobile application and web browser, with the advertisements targeted towards users who are not subscribed.

Chief Executive Officer of NTB, Crystal Lai, said the Group is now in a better position to focus on new business expansion and pursue future growth opportunities after the successful listing.

"NovelPlus continues to innovate and evolve for the needs of our users. This is the beginning of an evolution for NovelPlus and we will continue to make improvements that mirror our users' needs."

The Group's plans include expanding the content of its library to include e-books published in both Bahasa Melayu and Bahasa Indonesia as well as other languages from Southeast Asia, where e-books have seen healthy growth from US$308.1 million (RM1.3 billion) in 2016 to US$382.9 million (RM1.6 billion) in 2019, which is a compound annual growth rate ("CAGR") of 7.5%. Moving forward, the e-book market size may register CAGR of 6.4% between 2020 and 2022, to reach US$461.0 million (RM1.9 billion).

TA Securities Holdings Berhad is the approved adviser, placement agent and continuing adviser for the listing exercise.

Please contact the below for more information:
Hakim Juraimi
Email: h.juraimi@swanconsultancy.biz


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中国のスポーツウェアブランドAntaがハイテクオリンピックをリリース中国チームの表彰台のユニフォーム

Beijing, 2021年7月1日 - (JCN Newswire) - 中国のスポーツ用品ブランドであるAntaは、6月25日に北京で開催された東京オリンピック用の中国チームの表彰台ユニフォームをリリースした。このユニフォームは「チャンピオンドラゴンスーツ」と呼ばれている。また、それは、有名なアートディレクター、ビジュアルアーティスト、オスカーの最優秀アートデザイン賞を受賞した叶錦添さんによってデザインされたのだ。

叶錦添さんの紹介によると、このユニフォームは中国の伝統的な文化的シンボル、美しさ、高度なスポーツウェア技術を組み合わせている。彼は、「中国文化の美しさと最もクリエイティブなデザイン言語を世界に示したい」と語った。

「中国チームのチャンピオンドラゴンスーツは、私がデザインのキャリアで一番長い時間を費やしたのデザインかもしれない。映画やパフォーマンスの服のデザインと違く、アスリートの体の美しさを示すため、研究しなければならない。」叶錦添さんはそう述べた。

「また、ユニフォームには多くの先進技術と機能の異なる高品質な材料を使った。それで、Antaの技術は私に深い印象を残った。特に靴だ。私にとって、軽くて、優れた通気性と耐久性があるようなスポーツシューズを設計するのは面白いことだ。」

中国オリンピック委員会と協力した16年間、Antaはスポーツウェア技術の研究開発に30億元(4億6000万米ドル)以上を投資してきた。長年にわたり、Antaは28の中国代表チームにさまざまなオリンピックスポーツウェアを提供してきた。

先週の金曜日、Antaは様々なスポーツ用に特別に設計されたいくつかのスポーツウェアと機器もリリースした。たとえば、ウェイトリフターの靴に使用されている特殊繊維は、通常の素材の2.5倍の強度があり、1トン以上の重量に耐えることができる 。

重量挙げ競技スーツのユニークな腰部サポートシステムは、腰のあたりのサポートを改善し、重い重量による筋肉の損傷を防ぐことができる。レスリングスーツは、生地のグラブ防止技術により、相手につかまれる可能性を大幅に減らすことができる。体操やトランポリンの競技用スーツは、人体を各方向にフィットさせるように3Dで調整されており、高強度の空中運動ても耐風性がよい。

統計によると、Antaの競技用具のお陰で、中国のアスリートはオリンピックを含むさまざまな世界大会で111個のメダルを獲得した。

報告によると、Antaは関連するスポーツ科学と技術の成果を次々と大量のスポーツ用品に適用し、プロのアスリートを保護する技術ですべてのスポーツ愛好家を保護する。

「弊社はさまざまなオリンピックで28の中国代表チームにスポーツウェアを提供してきた。この分野で1,400の特許を取得した。オリンピックのスポンサーは常に弊社の優先事項の1つとしている」とANTAグループの事務長である呉永華さんは述べた。

「そして、弊社は中国のオリンピックや中国の体育界と緊密に協力してきた。また、設計した中国チームの表彰台のユニフォームに関しては、まず中国の文化に自信を示し、トップスポーツ技術を使用する必要がある。」

会社名:ANTA
連絡先:Kennth Ko
メール:overseas@anta.com




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中国のスポーツウェアブランドAntaがハイテクオリンピックをリリース中国チームの表彰台のユニフォーム

BEIJING, Jul 1, 2021 - (JCN Newswire) - 中国のスポーツ用品ブランドであるAntaは、6月25日に北京で開催された東京オリンピック用の中国チームの表彰台ユニフォームをリリースした。このユニフォームは「チャンピオンドラゴンスーツ」と呼ばれている。また、それは、有名なアートディレクター、ビジュアルアーティスト、オスカーの最優秀アートデザイン賞を受賞した叶錦添さんによってデザインされたのだ。








叶錦添さんの紹介によると、このユニフォームは中国の伝統的な文化的シンボル、美しさ、高度なスポーツウェア技術を組み合わせている。彼は、「中国文化の美しさと最もクリエイティブなデザイン言語を世界に示したい」と語った。

「中国チームのチャンピオンドラゴンスーツは、私がデザインのキャリアで一番長い時間を費やしたのデザインかもしれない。映画やパフォーマンスの服のデザインと違く、アスリートの体の美しさを示すため、研究しなければならない。」叶錦添さんはそう述べた。

「また、ユニフォームには多くの先進技術と機能の異なる高品質な材料を使った。それで、Antaの技術は私に深い印象を残った。特に靴だ。私にとって、軽くて、優れた通気性と耐久性があるようなスポーツシューズを設計するのは面白いことだ。」

中国オリンピック委員会と協力した16年間、Antaはスポーツウェア技術の研究開発に30億元(4億6000万米ドル)以上を投資してきた。長年にわたり、Antaは28の中国代表チームにさまざまなオリンピックスポーツウェアを提供してきた。

先週の金曜日、Antaは様々なスポーツ用に特別に設計されたいくつかのスポーツウェアと機器もリリースした。たとえば、ウェイトリフターの靴に使用されている特殊繊維は、通常の素材の2.5倍の強度があり、1トン以上の重量に耐えることができる 。

重量挙げ競技スーツのユニークな腰部サポートシステムは、腰のあたりのサポートを改善し、重い重量による筋肉の損傷を防ぐことができる。レスリングスーツは、生地のグラブ防止技術により、相手につかまれる可能性を大幅に減らすことができる。体操やトランポリンの競技用スーツは、人体を各方向にフィットさせるように3Dで調整されており、高強度の空中運動ても耐風性がよい。

統計によると、Antaの競技用具のお陰で、中国のアスリートはオリンピックを含むさまざまな世界大会で111個のメダルを獲得した。

報告によると、Antaは関連するスポーツ科学と技術の成果を次々と大量のスポーツ用品に適用し、プロのアスリートを保護する技術ですべてのスポーツ愛好家を保護する。

「弊社はさまざまなオリンピックで28の中国代表チームにスポーツウェアを提供してきた。この分野で1,400の特許を取得した。オリンピックのスポンサーは常に弊社の優先事項の1つとしている」とANTAグループの事務長である呉永華さんは述べた。

「そして、弊社は中国のオリンピックや中国の体育界と緊密に協力してきた。また、設計した中国チームの表彰台のユニフォームに関しては、まず中国の文化に自信を示し、トップスポーツ技術を使用する必要がある。」

会社名:ANTA
連絡先:Kennth Ko
メール:overseas@anta.com


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NECソリューションイノベータ、企業間・部門間の情報共有プラットフォーム「PROCENTER/C」の機能強化版を提供開始

TOKYO, Jul 1, 2021 - (JCN Newswire) - NECソリューションイノベータは、契約書の一元管理と契約業務プロセスの効率化を支援する機能を追加した「PROCENTER/C」を本日より提供開始します。

「PROCENTER/C」は、企業間や部門間で安全かつ快適なファイル共有を実現する文書管理と情報共有のためのプラットフォームで、約200社に導入実績があります。今回、「PROCENTER/C」にDocuSign社の電子署名サービス「DocuSign eSignature」(以下、DocuSign)を連携し、署名前の契約書管理から契約先との合意に至るまでの履歴・版管理、署名、署名済み契約書の管理までの一連の契約業務プロセスをデジタル化し、シームレスに行えるようにしました。これにより、契約書の一元管理に加えて、契約業務全体の効率化とセキュリティ強化を支援します。

背景

働く場所を問わないリモートワークなどの働き方改革が進む一方で、契約書の押印のために出社しなければならない、いわゆる「ハンコ出社」が課題となり、押印レス・ペーパーレス・非対面で契約を締結できる環境へのニーズが高まっています。また、デジタル化は進んでいる場合でも、社内承認の仕組みと取引先との契約に使用する仕組みが異なるために、契約書の改版や承認の管理が煩雑になっているという課題があります。

そこで当社は、「PROCENTER/C」とDocuSignを連携し、デジタル化による契約業務の効率化を支援する機能を新たに提供開始します。

新機能の特長

1. 契約業務プロセスの効率化

社内承認機能や社外との文書共有機能を持つ「PROCENTER/C」とDocuSignを連携することで、「PROCENTER/C」からDocuSignに契約書を保存して取引先に署名を依頼し、DocuSignで署名した契約書を「PROCENTER/C」に保存できます。これにより、契約書の社内稟議から、取引先との契約合意、署名、保管までの契約業務の一連の流れをデジタル化します。また、契約書や属性情報をDocuSignから取り込むこと(注)で入力の手間を省き、署名依頼や契約書保管の効率化を支援します。

2. DocuSignから取り込んだ契約の属性情報で検索が可能

締結済みの契約書データ(PDF)と契約日や契約金額などの属性情報をDocuSignから取り込み、「PROCENTER/C」で管理できます。これにより、日付や金額などの範囲指定や複数条件指定による検索が可能になり、監査対応などにおいて迅速に対応できるようになります。

3. 改ざん防止と長期保管への対応

「PROCENTER/C」上で、締結済みの契約書データを改版不可の状態にして、DocuSignで発行した合意締結証明書と共に保管できます。また、紙の契約書を電子化した場合も同様に管理可能です。これにより、締結済みの契約書の改ざんを防止します。更に、グループ単位でアクセス権が付与できるため、担当者が変更になった場合でも、組織として長期にわたりセキュアに管理できます。

販売目標:今後2年間で30社への導入を目指します。

なお、NECソリューションイノベータは、本製品を「フルリモートワークを実現したNECグループの取り組み」(2021年7月16日(金) 13時開始 ウェビナー開催)にて紹介します。
申込サイト:https://www.nec-solutioninnovators.co.jp/event/20210716.html

NECソリューションイノベータは今後も、安全で効率的な情報活用を支援する製品の提供を通じて、セキュアなデジタル社会の実現に貢献していきます。

本リリースの詳細は下記をご参照ください。
https://www.nec-solutioninnovators.co.jp/press/20210701/index.html

概要:日本電気株式会社(NEC)

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Chinese Sportswear Brand Anta Released Olympic Award Uniform of China with High-Tech

BEIJING, Jul 1, 2021 - (ACN Newswire) - Chinese sportswear brand Anta released Team China's podium uniform for the Tokyo Olympics, called 'Champion Dragon Clothes', on June 25 in Beijing. The uniform is designed by Tim Yip, also known as Ye Jintian, the renowned art director, visual artist and Oscar winner for best art design.








According to Ye, the uniform combines Chinese traditional cultural icons, beauty and advanced sportswear technologies. The designer said he hoped to show the beauty of Chinese culture and most creative design language to the world.

"This is probably the longest time in history it took to design the Champion Dragon Clothes for Team China. It's different from designing costumes for movies or shows. We need to show the beauty of athletes' body, so we have conducted many studies," said Ye.

"We also used many advanced technologies and high-quality materials of different function in the uniform. During the process, I'm impressed by Anta's technologies, especially the shoes. It's fresh and interesting for me to know how to make the sneakers to have light weight, good breathability and durability at the same time."

Working with the Chinese Olympic Committee for 16 years, Anta has invested over 3 billion yuan ($460 million) in research and development of sportswear technology. Throughout the years, Anta provided sportswear to 28 Chinese national teams in different Olympics.

Anta also released several specially-designed sportswear and equipment for different sports last Friday. For example, the special fiber used in its shoes for the weightlifter is 2.5 times stronger than the regular materials, which can handle the weight of over one ton.

The unique waist support system of the weightlifting competition suit can improve waist support and prevent muscle damage caused by heavy weight; while the wrestling competition suit, through the anti-grab technology of the fabric, greatly reduces the chance of being grasped by the opponent. Gymnastics and trampoline competition suits are tailored in 3D to fit the human body in all directions, avoiding high-intensity aerial movements from being affected by wind resistance.

According to statistics, with the help of the competition equipment created by Anta, Chinese athletes have won 111 medals in various world competitions, including the Olympics. According to reports, Anta has also applied related sports science and technology achievements to mass sports equipment one after another, using the technology to protect every sports enthusiast.

"We have provided a total of 28 Chinese national teams with sportswear in different Olympics, and now we have 1,400 patents in the sector. Sponsoring Olympics has always been one of our focuses," said Wu Yonghua, executive director of Anta Group.

"And we have been working closely with Chinese Olympics and Chinese sports. Speaking of the Team China podium uniforms we have designed, first we need to show the confidence in Chinese culture and we need to use the top sports technologies in them."

Media Contact:
Kennth Ko
overseas@anta.com
www.ANTA.com
400-885-6000

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Tribunal award ordering Nop Narongdej payment to Nopporn Suppipat reversed by Singapore Court of Appeal

BANGKOK, Jul 1, 2021 - (JCN Newswire) - The Singapore Court of Appeal has rendered the final decision absolving Nop Narongdej of obligation to make compound payments for the purchase of shares in Wind Energy Holding (WEH), on the grounds that the ICC Tribunal award was made in excess of jurisdiction.

Mr Pokpak Thongbhakdee, attorney-at-law for FBLP, the legal counsel for the case, reports that the Singapore Court of Appeal revoked the ICC's Arbitral Tribunal decision ordering Fullerton Bay Investment Limited (Fullerton) and KPN Energy Holding Co., Ltd. (KPNEH), both under Mr Nop, to pay 'Remaining Amounts' and 'Compound Interest' under an agreement to purchase shares in Wind Energy Holding Group (WEH), then held by Mr Nopporn Suppipat's companies. The Tribunal order amounted to USD525 million plus interest as well as the costs of the arbitration.

The Singapore Court of Appeal ruling is binding. In a complex ruling, the Court of Appeal found the Tribunal without authority to deliberate matters of Compounded Payments and therefore the decision on the Remaining Amounts has no legal effect. The Tribunal decision ordering Fullerton and KPNEH to pay arbitration costs was also revoked by the Singapore Court of Appeal.

For his part, Mr Nop commended the Singapore Court for upholding justice in its decision, thereby clearing his name and resolving the dispute with the previous shareholder of WEH, which had posed an obstacle to previous efforts to list the company on the Stock Exchange of Thailand.

FBLP is a nationally recognized law firm for business since 2000.
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MothersonSumi INfotech and Designs Ltd. (MIND) Announces the Opening of a New Office in Singapore, Expanding Global Operations

Singapore, Jul 1, 2021 - (ACN Newswire) - Mothersonsumi INfotech and Designs Ltd. (MIND) a technology and Industrial solutions division of Motherson Group, today announced the official opening of its new office in Singapore.

MIND's Singapore office will serve as the headquarters for the entire Southeast Asia region and will be an essential pillar in its geographic expansion strategy. MIND's Singapore business unit will offer a holistic gamut of IT service offerings, including digital transformation, Cloud Hosting and Migration, Next Gen IT Infrastructure, Smart Factory Automation and digital engineering services. With its Singapore base, MIND is looking to expand its best-in-class services to customers across Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, and Malaysia and to other countries in Far East.

"The launching of the MIND Singapore office is aligned with our commitment to drive clients' success in the region and worldwide. Given Singapore's position as the hub for economic activities in the Southeast Asia, it's a market we constantly evaluated and wanted to open an office to expand our presence in the market," said Rajesh Thakur, Chief Executive Officer, MIND.

He further added, "Today MIND is well-positioned to deliver technology-led transformations to fuel digital growth across the Southeast Asia region. MIND offers a customer-centric and consulting-led approach with an integrated portfolio of industry-leading solutions that encompass the entire enterprise value chain. Our technology-driven products and services are built on two decades of innovation, a strong culture of invention and co-innovation, and a relentless focus on the value chain."

About MothersonSumi INfotech & Designs Limited (MIND)

Founded in 2000, MothersonSumi INfotech & Designs Limited (MIND) is a joint venture between Motherson Group, India and Sumitomo Wiring Systems Ltd, Japan (SWS). We are a trusted technology partner to over 200+ clients globally across 41+ Global locations and have more than 20 years of experience in the areas of cloud, IoT, analytics, data science, smart ERP, infra managed services, and application development & maintenance services. We continue to deliver innovative and meaningful technology solutions to businesses enabling them to outpace the competition. Visit us at www.mind-infotech.com, or connect with us on LinkedIn, Twitter, or Facebook.

This announcement may contain forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are made on the basis of the current beliefs, expectations and assumptions of the management of MIND and are subject to significant risks and uncertainty. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any such forward-looking statements. All such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, and MIND undertakes no obligation to update or revise these statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Although MIND believes that the expectations reflected in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, these statements involve a variety of risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially from what may be expressed or implied in these forward-looking statements.

Media Contact
Sachin Saini
Sachin.Saini@mind-infotech.com

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Tribunal award ordering Nop Narongdej payment to Nopporn Suppipat reversed by Singapore Court of Appeal

BANGKOK, Jun 30, 2021 - (ACN Newswire) - The Singapore Court of Appeal has rendered the final decision absolving Nop Narongdej of obligation to make compound payments for the purchase of shares in Wind Energy Holding (WEH), on the grounds that the ICC Tribunal award was made in excess of jurisdiction.

Mr Pokpak Thongbhakdee, attorney-at-law for FBLP, the legal counsel for the case, reports that the Singapore Court of Appeal revoked the ICC's Arbitral Tribunal decision ordering Fullerton Bay Investment Limited (Fullerton) and KPN Energy Holding Co., Ltd. (KPNEH), both under Mr Nop, to pay 'Remaining Amounts' and 'Compound Interest' under an agreement to purchase shares in Wind Energy Holding Group (WEH), then held by Mr Nopporn Suppipat's companies. The Tribunal order amounted to USD525 million plus interest as well as the costs of the arbitration.

The Singapore Court of Appeal ruling is binding. In a complex ruling, the Court of Appeal found the Tribunal without authority to deliberate matters of Compounded Payments and therefore the decision on the Remaining Amounts has no legal effect. The Tribunal decision ordering Fullerton and KPNEH to pay arbitration costs was also revoked by the Singapore Court of Appeal.

For his part, Mr Nop commended the Singapore Court for upholding justice in its decision, thereby clearing his name and resolving the dispute with the previous shareholder of WEH, which had posed an obstacle to previous efforts to list the company on the Stock Exchange of Thailand.

FBLP is a nationally recognized law firm for business since 2000.
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Haily Group Berhad aims to raise RM20.4 million from IPO

KUALA LUMPUR, Jun 30, 2021 - (JCN Newswire) - Haily Group Berhad ("Haily" or the "Group") aims to raise RM20.4 million from its upcoming listing on the ACE Market of Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad ("Bursa Securities") through an Initial Public Offering ("IPO") exercise.

Haily is principally a main contractor involved in building construction of residential and non-residential buildings in the Southern Region of Peninsular Malaysia, in particular, Johor and is also involved in the provision of rental of construction machinery. Haily has completed approximately 65 building construction projects with a total contract value of RM1.29 billion since 2008. As a Grade 7 contractor with CIDB, this allows the Group to bid and carry out any size of building construction projects irrespective of the contract value. Haily's clients include subsidiaries of public listed companies such as Mah Sing group of companies, Country View Resources Sdn Bhd, IOI group of companies, IJM Properties Sdn Bhd, as well as other private companies such as WB Land Sdn Bhd, Danau Homes Sdn Bhd and Connoisseur Food Generation Sdn Bhd.

Launching its Prospectus today, Haily said the IPO involved a public issue of 30.00 million shares at RM0.68 each which is expected to raise gross proceeds of RM20.40 million.

Of the 30.00 million shares, it is offering 8.92 million shares to the Malaysian public, 10.00 million to its eligible directors, employees and persons who have contributed to the success of the Group, and 11.08 million to selected investors by way of private placement.

In addition, there will be an offer for sale by its promoter that involves 18.00 million existing ordinary shares in Haily by way of private placement to selected investors which is expected to raise gross proceeds of RM12.24 million. Its promoters are Haily Holdings Sdn Bhd, See Tin Hai and Kik Siew Lee.

Of the RM20.40 million to be raised from its public issue, Haily plans to use RM4.20 million (20.59%) for purchase of construction machinery, equipment as well as new contract management and accounting software and office equipment, RM6.00 million (29.41%) for working capital for construction projects, RM7.00 million (34.31%) for repayment of bank borrowings, and the remaining RM3.20 million (15.69%) as listing expenses.

Haily Group Berhad Founder and Executive Director See Tin Hai said: "The listing exercise is an important next step which will increase the stature of our Group, thus enhancing our reputation as we market our construction services and expand our customer base in Malaysia. We are excited to provide an opportunity for investors and institutions to participate in our equity and continuing growth."

Currently, Haily has 18 on-going building construction projects as well as 2 civil engineering related construction projects. Its total secured contract value and unbilled contract value as at 10 June 2021 stood at RM460.04 million and RM249.58 million respectively. The ongoing projects are expected to be completed progressively between 2021 and 2023.

On the long-term prospects of the construction industry, See said Malaysia's economy is expected to gradually improve in the second half of 2021 underpinned by key growth drivers such as continued improvement in global growth, trade and technology cycle, upcoming large-scale infrastructure projects as well as economic stimulus measures.

"The growth of the residential and industrial sector in other districts of Johor will provide opportunities for the Group, and we have secured and unbilled contracts that can sustain us through the near-term challenges brought about by the Covid-19 pandemic.

Taking into consideration our healthy cash position, expected profits to be generated from our operations, the amount that is available under our existing banking facilities and proceeds expected to be raised from the public issue, we will have adequate working capital to meet our present and foreseeable requirements as we continue to replenish and enlarge our order book to provide business growth," See added.

TA Securities Holdings Berhad is the Principal Adviser, Sponsor, Underwriter and Placement Agent in relation to the IPO. Its Head of Corporate Finance, Ku Mun Fong said: "The Malaysian economy in 2020 has weathered a challenging year amidst the pandemic. However, with the strong fundamentals of the Malaysian economy, Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad is able to weather challenges and is poised to grow in the long term. This augurs well with the listing of Haily Group Berhad on the ACE Market of Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad."

The Group has an intention to distribute dividends of at least 30% of its annual profits attributable to its shareholders upon completion of the listing. However, it is not a legally binding obligation/guaranteed commitment to the shareholders. Dividends declared and distributed by the Group for the financial year ended 31 December ("FYE") 2017, FYE 2018, FYE 2019 and FYE 2020 were RM10.01 million, RM5.25 million, RM6.00 million and RM2.50 million respectively.

Haily's core competency is building construction in Johor, mainly in the districts of Johor Bahru and Kulai, and the Group plans to continue focusing on building construction there while leveraging on its experience to extend its reach to the other districts. The listing exercise will help accelerate this, as well as enable them to purchase new construction machinery and equipment in anticipation of future growth.


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Spinning electricity from heat and cold

TSUKUBA, Japan, Jun 29, 2021 - (JCN Newswire) - A new device harvests two types of energy during the daytime, making it cool on one end and hot on the other, to generate electricity around the clock. With further improvements, the device could be used in off-grid Internet-of-things sensors. The details were published in the journal Science and Technology of Advanced Materials.

Scientists have known for at least 200 years that electricity can be generated from a temperature gradient, a phenomenon called thermoelectric generation. Recently, researchers have developed thermoelectric conversion technologies by changing material parameters and introducing new principles. For example, researchers have found that magnetic materials can generate thermoelectric voltage by inducing a flow of electron spins along a temperature gradient, called the spin Seebeck effect, and that increasing a device's length perpendicular to the gradient boosts voltage. Scientists would like to fabricate more efficient, thin thermoelectric devices based on the spin Seebeck effect. However, the thinner the device, the more difficult it is to maintain a temperature gradient between its top and bottom.

Satoshi Ishii and Ken-ichi Uchida of Japan's National Institute for Materials Science and colleagues have solved this problem by making a device with magnetic layers that continuously cools at the top and absorbs heat from the sun at the bottom. In this way, the device harvests two types of energy. Radiative cooling occurs at the top, as heat is lost from a material in the form of infrared radiation, while solar radiation is absorbed at the bottom.

"It is really important to take full advantage of renewable energy in order to achieve a more sustainable society," explains Ishii. "Daytime radiative cooling and solar heating have both been used to improve a variety of thermoelectric applications. Our device uses both types of energy simultaneously to generate a thermoelectric voltage."

Here's how it works:

The device has four layers. The top layer is a weak paramagnet made of gadolinium gallium garnet. This layer is transparent to sunlight and emits thermal radiation to the universe, getting cooler. Sunlight passes through to the following ferrimagnetic layer made of yttrium iron garnet. This layer is also transparent, so light continues to travel down into the bottom two light-absorbing layers, made of paramagnetic platinum and blackbody paint. The bottom section stays warm due to sunlight absorption. The spin current is generated in the ferromagnetic layer owing to the temperature gradient between the top and bottom of the device and is converted to electric voltage in the paramagnetic platinum layer.

The device works best on clear days, as clouds reduce the achievable temperature gradient by blocking the emitted infrared radiation from passing through the atmosphere and reducing the solar heating.

While promising, the device's thermoelectric generation efficiency was still quite low. The team plans to boost its efficiency by improving the design, experimenting with different material combinations, and developing even more novel strategies for thermoelectric generation.

Further information
Satoshi Ishii
National Institute for Materials Science
Email: sishii@nims.go.jp

Ken-ichi Uchida
National Institute for Materials Science
Email: UCHIDA.Kenichi@nims.go.jp

About Science and Technology of Advanced Materials Journal

Open access journal STAM publishes outstanding research articles across all aspects of materials science, including functional and structural materials, theoretical analyses, and properties of materials. Website: https://www.tandfonline.com/toc/tsta20/current

Dr. Yoshikazu Shinohara
STAM Publishing Director
Email: SHINOHARA.Yoshikazu@nims.go.jp

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TOYOTA、クラウンにコンセプトが異なる2つの特別仕様車を設定

Toyota City, Japan, Jun 30, 2021 - (JCN Newswire) - TOYOTAは、クラウンに特別仕様車を設定し、6月30日より発売しました。

主な特別装備

(1) 特別仕様車 RS“Limited Ⅱ”/RS Four“Limited Ⅱ”(ベース車 : RS/RS Four)
ダークカラーで上質さとスポーティさを高めた内外装
- 本革シート表皮+前席シートベンチレーション、マットブラック塗装の18インチ専用アルミホイール
- 漆黒メッキのフロントフォグランプリング、フロントグリル&バンパー など

(2) 特別仕様車 S“Elegance Style Ⅲ”/S Four“Elegance Style Ⅲ”(ベース車 : S/S Four)
エレガントで高級感のある内外装
- ハイパークロームメタリック塗装の18インチ専用アルミホイール
- 琥珀色の専用シート表皮、ドアトリム、センターコンソールサイド など

(3) 共通
- イージークローザー、ナノイーX、専用加飾スマートキー

本リリースの詳細は下記URLをご参照ください。
https://global.toyota/jp/newsroom/toyota/35382617.html

概要:トヨタ自動車株式会社

詳細は http://toyota.jp/ をご覧ください。


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6/29/21

APOLLO FUTURE MOBILITY GROUP announces its urban delivery vehicle UME was awarded the "Best of Best" in the "Commercial" category in the Automotive Brand Contest 2021 in Germany

HONG KONG, Jun 30, 2021 - (ACN Newswire) - Apollo Future Mobility Group Limited ("AFMG", the "Company", HKEx stock code: 860) announces today that its urban delivery vehicle - the UME, developed by its German team, was awarded the title of "Best of Best" in the "Commercial" category in the Automotive Brand Contest 2021 ("abc2021") organized by German Design Council.




Highlighting the appreciation of the abc2021 judging panel members to the UME design, the panel's official verdict reads: "UME's Urban Delivery Vehicle with its holistic sustainable concept approach is an attractive solution for electric last mile transport of goods. The idea of sending the vehicle as an assembly kit to local micro-factories is truly remarkable. The modular superstructures also allow for a variety of deployment scenarios. A well thought-out, coherent commercial vehicle concept that is also convincing in its form with its modern, friendly product language."

Unveiled for the first time at the Third China International Import Expo 2020 hosted in November 2020, the UME, meaning "Utility Meets Electric", is designed to be a cost and time effective tool to fulfill the last mile in the supply chain, constituting a green solutions package aiming at reducing carbon emissions of the transportation sector that is still prevalent in conventional fossil-fuel-powered light urban delivery trucks commonly used in developing countries. The UME is a L7e-CU vehicle (EU regulation) adapting a one-size-fits-all approach yet can be open to numerous use-cases depending on the customer's individual requirements. Delivering an approachable look with a minimalist design, the UME consists of symmetric parts, essentially reducing the number of parts required to increase manufacturing cost-effectiveness by allowing the same tooling for multiple uses. Key features of the UME include its Trolley Battery System that allows a Quick-Change-Charging scenario that keeps the vehicle on the road without any delivery downtime; modular cargo units that can be used as closed box or open pick-up to enable multiple usages ranging from courier to food delivery; and keyless access that is ideal for fleet and sharing usage. To achieve low-cost manufacturing, the UME can be shipped in knock-down kits that will be assembled in local micro factories in the target markets where it will also create job opportunities in the mobility industry.

As the leading mobility award, the Automotive Brand Contest awards uniquely honour forward-thinking and future-oriented designs: public and individual transport innovations, top performances in communication and groundbreaking technical developments - the expert jury distinguishes projects that are clearly in the fast lane in the world of mobility.

Mr. Ho King Fung, Eric, Chairman of Apollo Future Mobility Group Limited, comments, "With the UME our goal is to create a mobility tool for a shift towards green solutions. By creating an ecosystem around electric urban delivery vehicle that includes micro-factories and battery-swap stations, offering a high level of digitisation and connectivity, we not only present a vehicle, but a holistic approach for the future of urban commercial vehicles."

About the Automotive Brand Contest

The Automotive Brand Contest was established in 2011. The German Design Council (Rat fur Formgebung), established by the German parliament Bundestag in 1953, honours outstanding product and communication design and draws attention to the fundamental importance of brand and brand design in the automotive industry. The interdisciplinary panel consists of members working in media, design, industrial companies, higher education institutions and architecture. The official awards ceremony is scheduled to take place in Frankfurt am Main in autumn.

For more details, please visit https://www.abc-award.com/

About Apollo Future Mobility Group Limited

Apollo Future Mobility Group Limited (HKEx stock code: 860) is a leading integrated mobility technology solution provider with proprietary and disruptive mobility technologies. It is determined to build a world-leading one-stop service platform for "future mobility" through the integration of global advanced mobility technologies.

The Group focuses its business developments on three pillars, namely Engineering Services Outsourcing (ESO), Technology Development and Automobile Manufacturing through Apollo Automobil and Apollo Advanced Technologies (AAT). In addition to the development and sales of hypercars and luxury electric sports cars under the "Apollo" brand, the Group provides one-stop turnkey mobility technology solutions by integrating the Group's existing electric vehicle technologies, from ideation, design, modeling, engineering, simulation, prototype production, actual testing, to the delivery of pre-production prototypes to clients, striving to provide the global mobility market with a seamless and comprehensive solution platform. The Group also endeavors significant efforts in mobility technology development in electric vehicle technologies, like development of a new 800V SiC dual inverter and vehicle control units.

The Group's subsidiaries include Apollo Automobil, Ideenion Automobil AG and GLM Co. Ltd which is a leading electric vehicle developer in Japan. In addition, the Group has also expanded its mobility technology offerings by investing in Divergent Technologies, Inc., the world's first 3D printing automotive manufacturing platform, and EV Power, a leading electric vehicle charging solutions provider.

For more details, please visit https://apollofmg.com/


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China Huarong's "Recent Concerns" and "Future Worries"

HONG KONG, Jun 30, 2021 - (JCN Newswire) - (This article is reprinted from Gelonghui) Since China Huarong announced the postponement of its 2020 results, several international rating agencies have downgraded its corporate and bond ratings. On June 2, S&P Global Ratings announced that it would continue to keep its "BBB+" long-term and "A-2" short-term issuer credit ratings on China Huarong Asset Management Co. Ltd. (CHAMC) and its subsidiaries, China Huarong Financial Leasing Co. Ltd. (HRFL) and China Huarong International Holdings Ltd. (Huarong International) on CreditWatch with negative implications; The "BBB+" long-term issue rating on the notes that Huarong International guarantees also remained on CreditWatch with negative implications.

However, S&P Global Ratings continued to view CHAMC as a government-related entity with a very high likelihood of extraordinary government support. The reasons of remaining to be listed on CreditWatch with negative implications were the uncertainty caused by China Huarong's delay in releasing its 2020 results to the company's core credit indicators, as well as the uncertainties to be brought to the group from the related transactions.

Then, how to view CHAMC's "Recent Concerns" and "Future Worries"?

1. CHAMC's liquidity is not at risk with cash on hand over RMB140 billion

At present, the market is concerned about whether CHAMC has the problem of default. The core point is its overseas bonds worth US$20 billion. Although its 2020 annual report has not been disclosed, the question can be answered through the analysis of CHAMC's liquidity revealed in the financial reports of the past two years.

The company's liquidity needs to be viewed in the company's financial statements. In the past year and a half, although the cash on the account of CHAMC decreased compared with the previous years, it still remains at more than RMB140 billion (unit same below). According to the latest 2020 Interim Report, its cash on hand is RMB140.3 billion, which remains at a relatively high level, with a year-on-year increase of 38.49% compared with 2018.

The operating cash flow reached RMB82.864 billion in 2019 with a year-on-year increase of 384.02%, and RMB45.752 billion in the half year of 2020 with a year-on-year increase of 32.16%, indicating that CHAMC's business development was relatively stable in the past two years, and its ability to continuously create cash flow remained strong.

2. Substantial shareholders and regulators are unlikely to allow Huarong to default

Apart from the financial statements, on the other hand, CHAMC is a financial enterprise majority-owned by the Ministry of Finance and directly supervised by the China Banking and Insurance Regulatory Commission (CBIRC). Neither the Ministry of Finance nor the CBIRC allows the occurrence of default, so the possibility of the rumored bankruptcy path in the market is currently almost zero.

S&P Global Ratings, an international rating agency, also believes that government authorities should take measures to reduce the relevant systemic risks caused by possible events, including the situation in which domestic banks reported by the news continue to give credit support to CHAMC, and may take further measures. Earlier, Reuters reported that China's regulatory authorities had coordinated with a number of banks to "not withdraw loans" from CHAMC and were ready to support it.

As for Huarong International, the main body of overseas bond issuer, S&P Global Ratings continues to view it as a core subsidiary of CHAMC, and that any potential extraordinary support from the government will be indirectly available to the company, if needed. S&P Global Ratings expects that CHAMC may extend direct liquidity support, or indirect liquidity support to Huarong International through the group's relationships with Chinese financial institutions.

Judging from the latest progress, CHAMC has maintained the timely payment of domestic and overseas public debts. According to its announcement, from April 1 to June 3, CHAMC and its subsidiaries repaid 36 mature domestic and overseas bonds in full on schedule, with a total amount of RMB32.056 billion (calculated at the exchange rate of March 31), including 3 overseas bonds with the amount of SGD600 million, US$300 million and US$900 million, respectively; and 33 domestic bonds (including certificates of deposit of Huarong Xiangjiang Bank), with a total amount of RMB21.456 billion.

3. Improving quality and efficiency is the "foresight", and returning to main business is the industry trend

Diversification vs. specialization? The dispute over road issues has been haunting the 22-year development history of asset management companies. When the originally established ten-year deadline was about to expire, the reform and transformation of asset management companies triggered a round of theoretical and practical discussions. Specialization or diversification was also the choice debated at that time. Facts have proved that in the second ten-year development period, the "Big Four" asset management companies (AMCs) all embarked on a diversified expansion path, and successively won many financial licenses such as banking, securities, trust, insurance and financial leasing.

After 2017, the wind direction has changed. The 19th National Congress of the Communist Party of China proposed to hold the bottom line of preventing systemic financial risks as the fundamental task of financial work. The Central Economic Working Conference held at the end of that year put the prevention and control of financial risks as the focus of the battle to prevent and defuse major risks. Since then, the Chinese regulatory agencies have significantly strengthened supervision on the specialization and core business operation of the "Big Four" AMCs.

According to the open market information, the four asset management companies have also taken corresponding actions. Cinda transferred the equity of three subsidiaries of Cinda Property And Casualty Insurance Co., Ltd., Happy Life Insurance Co., Ltd. and Zhongyuan Asset Management Co., Ltd.; Great Wall transferred part of the equity of Great Wall Xinsheng Trust Co., Ltd., and is promoting the transfer of equity of Great Wall Changsheng Life Insurance Co., Ltd. and local AMCs in Gansu and Ningxia; Orient transferred the equity of many of its small loan companies; Huarong also transferred the equity of Huarong Kunlun held in the early stage. Recently, some foreign media reported that it intends to divest non-core assets.

At the start of the third decade, the four AMCs are unanimously embarking on the road to return to their main business. It can be predicted that the four major AMCs may continue to downsize in the future, which is in line with the development trend of industry, regulatory requirements and the current strategy of preventing and resolving financial risks. In the long run, specialization will help the AMC industry optimize its business structure, improve asset utilization efficiency, and improve core competitiveness and development quality. After all, China does not lack good banking, insurance and securities institutions, but needs more professional and experienced non-performing asset management institutions.

For China Huarong, stabilizing the current liquidity is only a phased task, rather than a goal of reform. From the analysis of all aspects, the "immediate worries" of liquidity are ungrounded, and the market should pay more attention to its "foresight" of improving quality and efficiency, as well as the future development prospects brought by this "foresight" to Huarong.

How can AMCs improve quality and efficiency? It is undoubtedly a relatively quick strategy to divest some non-advantageous and non-main business subsidiaries. On the one hand, the released funds will help optimize AMCs' business structure, promote strategic adjustments, and further focus on the main business. On the other hand, it is also an opportunity for Huarong to completely offload the historical burdens. According to Huarong's 2019 annual report, the revenue of the non-performing asset management segment was RMB69.791 billion, representing an increase of 7.8% over 2018, and the pre-tax profit was RMB19.591 billion, representing an increase of 51.8% over 2018. The contribution of the main business is relatively high.

From the perspective of industry opportunities, under the economic downturn cycle, the non-performing assets that have been building up in recent years are a vast "blue ocean". On June 1, the CBIRC disclosed at a press conference that at the end of the first quarter of this year, the banking industry's non-performing loan balance was RMB3.6 trillion, with a non-performing loan ratio of 1.89%. In the first quarter, the banking industry disposed of non-performing loans of RMB463.2 billion, exceeding the same period last year.

In addition, the CBIRC recently issued the "2021 Regulations and Legislation Work Plan", including the formulation of the "Interim Measures for the Supervision and Management of Local Asset Management Companies", which means that local AMCs are expected to usher in unified supervision this year. Under unified supervision, the AMC industry may face a new round of reshuffle, which will increase the constraints on local AMCs, while it is favorable for the four leading AMCs in the industry.



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NEC、AIを活用した光ファイバセンシングソリューションを発売

TOKYO, Jun 30, 2021 - (JCN Newswire) - NECは、主に通信事業者や光ファイバ所有者などを対象に、世界中に張り巡らされた光ファイバをセンサとして活用可能なソリューション「NEC Intelligent Optical Fiber Sensing Solution」を本日より販売開始します。本ソリューションは、光ファイバから検知した振動をAIで分析することで、ファイバ損傷などの異常検知や損傷予防が可能となり、インフラ保全に貢献します。

本ソリューションは、既に敷設されている通信用光ファイバからのセンシングを可能とした、世界初のNECの光ファイバセンシング技術を活用したものです。光ファイバの片端に取り付けるセンシング装置に加えて、ファイバに異常を加える可能性がある振動や外部環境を検知する機能やファイバの緯度経度などの位置情報を元に地図上に正確に表示するマッピング機能などを有したソフトウェアで構成されています。

昨今、5G の高速大容量の通信が普及する中で光ファイバの重要度が増し、ファイバの敷設が増えていますが、それに伴い、ファイバの損傷等による通信障害が与える影響度も増加しています。また、通信事業者や光ファイバ所有者において、ファイバ損傷時の迅速な損傷箇所の把握が困難で修繕までに時間を要することや、ファイバを管理するオペレーターや保守員の担い手不足が課題となっており、ファイバの保全・管理業務の効率化を支援する仕組みが求められていました。

本ソリューションは、いつもとは違う振動から異常を検知することで、工事や経年劣化等によるファイバ損傷の予兆検知ができるとともに、ファイバの位置情報の正確なマッピングにより、損傷箇所の迅速な特定と修繕が可能です。

NECはこれまで、光ファイバセンシング技術を活用し、電柱のひび割れの検知(注1)やVerizon Communications Inc.(注2 以下、ベライゾン)と道路の交通状況把握などの交通モニタリング(注3)の共同実証を実施し、有効性を確認しています。本ソリューションについても、ベライゾンのフィールドで実証を実施しており、有効性を確認しています。

NECは今後、本ソリューションの適用範囲を広げ、既存ファイバを活用した広域モニタリングにより取得した情報をスマートシティに活用するなど様々な領域における価値創造を目指していきます。
製品の特長

1. 異常な振動を検知することで、ファイバ損傷の予防が可能

ファイバから検知した振動を分析することでファイバを切断する可能性のある建設機械の振動源等を自動で検知することが可能です。これにより、工事等によるいつもとは違う振動を把握して、偶発的なファイバ損傷の予防を実現します。

2. ファイバ位置の正確なマッピングにより、迅速な損傷箇所の特定と修繕が可能

ファイバの正確な位置情報を地図上にマッピングできるため、ファイバに損傷などの異常が起きた際に、迅速に損傷箇所を特定することが可能です。これにより、異常を検知した際は、リアルタイムでオペレーターにアラートが通知され、地図上で異常箇所を見つけることが可能となり、オペレーターから作業員への正確な指示による無駄のない修繕作業を支援します。

本リリースの詳細は下記をご参照ください。
https://jpn.nec.com/press/202106/20210630_03.html

概要:日本電気株式会社(NEC)

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エーザイ、自社創製の新規不眠症治療薬「DAYVIGO(R)」(一般名:レンボレキサント)を香港において新発売

TOKYO, Jun 30, 2021 - (JCN Newswire) - エーザイ株式会社(本社:東京都、代表執行役CEO:内藤晴夫)は、このたび、当社の香港の医薬品販売子会社であるEisai(Hong Kong)Co., Ltd.が、自社創製のオレキシン受容体拮抗薬「Dayvigo(R)」(一般名:レンボレキサント、日本製品名:「デエビゴ(R)」)について、「入眠困難、睡眠維持困難のいずれかまたはその両方を伴う成人の不眠症」の適応で新発売しましたのでお知らせします。本剤は、2021年2月28日に香港で承認を取得しており、今回の新発売は、アジア地域(日本を除く)における最初の発売となります。

「Dayvigo」は、脳内で覚醒に関与するオレキシン受容体の2種のサブタイプ(オレキシン1および2受容体)に対し、オレキシンと競合的に結合する拮抗剤です。本剤は、覚醒を制御しているオレキシン神経伝達に作用し、睡眠覚醒リズムを整えることで、入眠と睡眠維持および覚醒を調整すると考えられています。本剤は、オレキシン1および2受容体双方を阻害しますが、ノンレム睡眠およびレム睡眠の両方の抑制に関与するオレキシン2受容体への親和性がより強く、結合・解離が速いことから、患者様に速やかな入眠と睡眠維持をもたらすことが期待されます。

本剤については、米国とカナダにおいて入眠困難、睡眠維持困難のいずれかまたはその両方を伴う成人の不眠症の適応で、日本では不眠症の適応でそれぞれ販売しています。また、オーストラリア、ブラジルのほか、インド、インドネシア、マレーシア、フィリピン、シンガポール、台湾、タイにおいて申請中であり、引き続き申請国を拡大していく予定です。

不眠症は、睡眠をとる十分な機会があるにもかかわらず、入眠困難、睡眠維持困難のいずれかまたはその両方の症状を持つことが特徴です。全世界で成人の約30%の方が不眠症の症状を有すると推定され、罹患頻度の高い睡眠障害のひとつです。香港では、成人の35%以上の方が不眠症を有しているとの報告があります。特に高齢者の有病率は高い傾向にあり、多くの場合、その症状は長期にわたります。不眠症は、疲労、集中困難、易刺激性により、長期欠勤や生産性の低下などの社会的損失を引き起こし、高齢者においてはふらつきの原因となり転倒のリスクとなっています。

当社は、「Dayvigo」を世界各国における不眠症の患者様に新たな治療選択肢としてお届けするための取り組みを継続し、速やかな入眠と良質な睡眠維持によってもたらされる日中の活力ある生活の実現と、患者様のリワーク/リカバリーに貢献してまいります。

本リリースの詳細は下記をご参照ください。
https://www.eisai.co.jp/news/2021/news202153.html

概要:エーザイ株式会社

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China Huarong's "Recent Concerns" and "Future Worries"

HONG KONG, Jun 30, 2021 - (ACN Newswire) - (This article is reprinted from Gelonghui) Since China Huarong announced the postponement of its 2020 results, several international rating agencies have downgraded its corporate and bond ratings. On June 2, S&P Global Ratings announced that it would continue to keep its "BBB+" long-term and "A-2" short-term issuer credit ratings on China Huarong Asset Management Co. Ltd. (CHAMC) and its subsidiaries, China Huarong Financial Leasing Co. Ltd. (HRFL) and China Huarong International Holdings Ltd. (Huarong International) on CreditWatch with negative implications; The "BBB+" long-term issue rating on the notes that Huarong International guarantees also remained on CreditWatch with negative implications.


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However, S&P Global Ratings continued to view CHAMC as a government-related entity with a very high likelihood of extraordinary government support. The reasons of remaining to be listed on CreditWatch with negative implications were the uncertainty caused by China Huarong's delay in releasing its 2020 results to the company's core credit indicators, as well as the uncertainties to be brought to the group from the related transactions.

Then, how to view CHAMC's "Recent Concerns" and "Future Worries"?

1. CHAMC's liquidity is not at risk with cash on hand over RMB140 billion

At present, the market is concerned about whether CHAMC has the problem of default. The core point is its overseas bonds worth US$20 billion. Although its 2020 annual report has not been disclosed, the question can be answered through the analysis of CHAMC's liquidity revealed in the financial reports of the past two years.

The company's liquidity needs to be viewed in the company's financial statements. In the past year and a half, although the cash on the account of CHAMC decreased compared with the previous years, it still remains at more than RMB140 billion (unit same below). According to the latest 2020 Interim Report, its cash on hand is RMB140.3 billion, which remains at a relatively high level, with a year-on-year increase of 38.49% compared with 2018.

The operating cash flow reached RMB82.864 billion in 2019 with a year-on-year increase of 384.02%, and RMB45.752 billion in the half year of 2020 with a year-on-year increase of 32.16%, indicating that CHAMC's business development was relatively stable in the past two years, and its ability to continuously create cash flow remained strong.

2. Substantial shareholders and regulators are unlikely to allow Huarong to default

Apart from the financial statements, on the other hand, CHAMC is a financial enterprise majority-owned by the Ministry of Finance and directly supervised by the China Banking and Insurance Regulatory Commission (CBIRC). Neither the Ministry of Finance nor the CBIRC allows the occurrence of default, so the possibility of the rumored bankruptcy path in the market is currently almost zero.

S&P Global Ratings, an international rating agency, also believes that government authorities should take measures to reduce the relevant systemic risks caused by possible events, including the situation in which domestic banks reported by the news continue to give credit support to CHAMC, and may take further measures. Earlier, Reuters reported that China's regulatory authorities had coordinated with a number of banks to "not withdraw loans" from CHAMC and were ready to support it.

As for Huarong International, the main body of overseas bond issuer, S&P Global Ratings continues to view it as a core subsidiary of CHAMC, and that any potential extraordinary support from the government will be indirectly available to the company, if needed. S&P Global Ratings expects that CHAMC may extend direct liquidity support, or indirect liquidity support to Huarong International through the group's relationships with Chinese financial institutions.

Judging from the latest progress, CHAMC has maintained the timely payment of domestic and overseas public debts. According to its announcement, from April 1 to June 3, CHAMC and its subsidiaries repaid 36 mature domestic and overseas bonds in full on schedule, with a total amount of RMB32.056 billion (calculated at the exchange rate of March 31), including 3 overseas bonds with the amount of SGD600 million, US$300 million and US$900 million, respectively; and 33 domestic bonds (including certificates of deposit of Huarong Xiangjiang Bank), with a total amount of RMB21.456 billion.

3. Improving quality and efficiency is the "foresight", and returning to main business is the industry trend

Diversification vs. specialization? The dispute over road issues has been haunting the 22-year development history of asset management companies. When the originally established ten-year deadline was about to expire, the reform and transformation of asset management companies triggered a round of theoretical and practical discussions. Specialization or diversification was also the choice debated at that time. Facts have proved that in the second ten-year development period, the "Big Four" asset management companies (AMCs) all embarked on a diversified expansion path, and successively won many financial licenses such as banking, securities, trust, insurance and financial leasing.

After 2017, the wind direction has changed. The 19th National Congress of the Communist Party of China proposed to hold the bottom line of preventing systemic financial risks as the fundamental task of financial work. The Central Economic Working Conference held at the end of that year put the prevention and control of financial risks as the focus of the battle to prevent and defuse major risks. Since then, the Chinese regulatory agencies have significantly strengthened supervision on the specialization and core business operation of the "Big Four" AMCs.

According to the open market information, the four asset management companies have also taken corresponding actions. Cinda transferred the equity of three subsidiaries of Cinda Property And Casualty Insurance Co., Ltd., Happy Life Insurance Co., Ltd. and Zhongyuan Asset Management Co., Ltd.; Great Wall transferred part of the equity of Great Wall Xinsheng Trust Co., Ltd., and is promoting the transfer of equity of Great Wall Changsheng Life Insurance Co., Ltd. and local AMCs in Gansu and Ningxia; Orient transferred the equity of many of its small loan companies; Huarong also transferred the equity of Huarong Kunlun held in the early stage. Recently, some foreign media reported that it intends to divest non-core assets.

At the start of the third decade, the four AMCs are unanimously embarking on the road to return to their main business. It can be predicted that the four major AMCs may continue to downsize in the future, which is in line with the development trend of industry, regulatory requirements and the current strategy of preventing and resolving financial risks. In the long run, specialization will help the AMC industry optimize its business structure, improve asset utilization efficiency, and improve core competitiveness and development quality. After all, China does not lack good banking, insurance and securities institutions, but needs more professional and experienced non-performing asset management institutions.

For China Huarong, stabilizing the current liquidity is only a phased task, rather than a goal of reform. From the analysis of all aspects, the "immediate worries" of liquidity are ungrounded, and the market should pay more attention to its "foresight" of improving quality and efficiency, as well as the future development prospects brought by this "foresight" to Huarong.

How can AMCs improve quality and efficiency? It is undoubtedly a relatively quick strategy to divest some non-advantageous and non-main business subsidiaries. On the one hand, the released funds will help optimize AMCs' business structure, promote strategic adjustments, and further focus on the main business. On the other hand, it is also an opportunity for Huarong to completely offload the historical burdens. According to Huarong's 2019 annual report, the revenue of the non-performing asset management segment was RMB69.791 billion, representing an increase of 7.8% over 2018, and the pre-tax profit was RMB19.591 billion, representing an increase of 51.8% over 2018. The contribution of the main business is relatively high.

From the perspective of industry opportunities, under the economic downturn cycle, the non-performing assets that have been building up in recent years are a vast "blue ocean". On June 1, the CBIRC disclosed at a press conference that at the end of the first quarter of this year, the banking industry's non-performing loan balance was RMB3.6 trillion, with a non-performing loan ratio of 1.89%. In the first quarter, the banking industry disposed of non-performing loans of RMB463.2 billion, exceeding the same period last year.

In addition, the CBIRC recently issued the "2021 Regulations and Legislation Work Plan", including the formulation of the "Interim Measures for the Supervision and Management of Local Asset Management Companies", which means that local AMCs are expected to usher in unified supervision this year. Under unified supervision, the AMC industry may face a new round of reshuffle, which will increase the constraints on local AMCs, while it is favorable for the four leading AMCs in the industry.




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富士通、製造現場をより忠実に表現した生産準備支援ツール「VPS」の新バージョンを販売開始

TOKYO, Jun 30, 2021 - (JCN Newswire) - 当社は、デジタルプロセス株式会社(本社:神奈川県厚木市、代表取締役社長:柳沼浩嗣)が開発した、製造業における生産準備業務のデジタル化支援ツール「FUJITSU Manufacturing Industry Solution COLMINA デジタル生産準備 VPS(以下、VPS:ブイピーエス)」シリーズの新バージョンを、6月30日から販売開始します。

本バージョンでは、製造現場での試作や工程計画などの生産準備業務において、3Dデータを生産工程情報に紐づけた 3D Bill of Process(注1)(以下、3D-BOP)の作成機能を強化しました。具体的には、工程ブロック図(注2)に機械の配置や作業手順などを図形描画や画像挿入でわかりやすくビジュアル化する機能、複数の仕様を持つ製品を扱う製造ラインで、共通仕様部分の作業データを一元化する機能などを強化しました。これにより、製造作業のミスや共通作業の手戻り削減が期待できる高精度な3D-BOPをスピーディーに作成可能となります。本ツールにより、ものづくりのリアルな現場とデジタルをより近づけることができ、製品の迅速な市場投入および生産性と品質の向上に貢献します。

当社は、「VPS」を通じて、設計から製造現場までをデジタルデータでつなぎ、ものづくりのDX(デジタルトランスフォーメーション)を推進するとともに、リモート環境での業務推進などニューノーマルにおける製造現場での働き方を支援します。また、生産性や品質の向上、多様な視点からのイノベーション創出など、SDGs(Sustainable Development Goals:持続可能な開発目標)達成へも貢献していきます。

背景

日本政府が2020年12月に発表した「SDGsアクションプラン2021(注3)」では、重点事項として、「デジタルトランスフォーメーションを推進し、誰もがデジタル化の恩恵を受けられる体制を整備し、『新たな日常』の定着・加速に取り組む」ことが掲げられています。製造現場においても、デジタルデータで設計から製造までをつなぎ、データの一元化による効率化と生産性の向上を目指したものづくりのDXへの期待が高まっています。

現在、製造業では、新型コロナウイルス感染症の影響で製造現場での新たな働き方が求められているほか、特に海外の工場において実施していた組立作業の指導が難しくなっており、これまで以上に製造現場に即したビジュアルな3D-BOPが求められています。

これを受け、当社は、ビジュアルでわかりやすく3D-BOPを作成する機能を強化し、製造ラインの作業を効率化した「VPS」の新バージョンを販売開始します。

新バージョンの特長

1. 製造現場をより忠実に表現した3D-BOP作成ツール「VPS Standard」、「VPS Manufacturing」

3Dデータ上で製造工程の検討を行うための3D-BOP作成ツール「VPS Standard」、「VPS Manufacturing」は、これまで工程名称や工程で組付けられる部品画像で工程手順が表現されていましたが、工程レイアウトや作業手順、作業方法を直観的に把握するには不十分でした。

新バージョンでは、工程ブロック図上で機械の配置や作業者動線、作業手順などを付記するための図形描画や画像挿入のほか、スナップショットや工程ショット(注4)上での工具の表示、さらには、溶接形状や補材、治工具などの形状を簡便に作成する機能により、製造現場に即したよりビジュアルな3D-BOPの作成を可能にします。これにより、組立作業順や治具の使用方法の間違いなどの作業ミスを減らし、より歩留まりが高い生産を実現します。

2. データの一元化により作業効率を向上した製造ライン工程計画ツール「VPS GP4」

3Dデータ上で製造ラインの工程計画を検討するツール「VPS GP4」では、従来、複数の仕様を持つ製品を扱う製造ラインを表現する際、共通する作業も含めて別々に設計データを作成、編集する必要がありましたが、今回の機能強化により、共通する作業と仕様が異なる作業を混在させて一つのデータで表現できるようになります。これにより、共通作業に変更があった際、一つのデータを修正するだけで済むため、作業時間が最大約70%削減(注5)でき、また複数の作業手順を一つのデータで表現することでそれぞれの手順の比較検討がしやすくなるため、生産ラインの評価値を見比べながら、合理的な改善策を適用できるようになります。

今後について

当社は、製造現場に精通し、高い技術力を誇る総合ICTベンダーとして、今後もものづくり事業ブランド「COLMINA」のミッション「製造業のDX実現を支えるサービスを、グローバルにオープンに迅速に提供することを通じて、ものづくりにイノベーションをもたらす」のもと、日本の製造業の強みを活かしたDXの実現を支援していきます。

本リリースの詳細は下記をご参照ください。
https://pr.fujitsu.com/jp/news/2021/06/30.html

概要: 富士通株式会社

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NEC、テレワーク環境の設計から導入、運用支援までをChromebook端末とセットで提供するサービスを開始

TOKYO, Jun 30, 2021 - (JCN Newswire) - NECは、テレワーク環境の設計から導入、運用支援までをChromebook端末とセットで提供するサービス「NEC Chromebook for テレワーク」を7月より開始します。

本サービスは、Chromebook端末「NEC Chromebook Y2」(注1)の提供とともに、テレワークを行う上で必要なセキュリティ設定や端末登録をNECが代行して実施するものです。また、運用開始後も、OSアップデートによる影響を定期的に確認し、必要に応じて設定変更を行うとともに、情報システム部門からの技術的な問い合わせや利用者からの質問に対応するサポートデスクを開設し対応します。

なお、本サービスではリモートアクセスサービス「RemoteView」(注2)を採用しており、利用者はオフィス内の自席PCにインターネット経由でアクセス可能なため、別途VPN構築は不要です。また、クラウド型MDM(モバイルデバイス管理)である「管理コンソール」(注3)の活用により、OSアップデートやリモートでの端末管理が可能なため、MDM等のシステム構築も不要です。

昨今、新しい働き方の推進やCOVID-19の影響によって、企業規模や業種を問わずテレワーク需要が急速に伸長しています。同時に、情報システム部門の人手不足が深刻化しており、限られた工数や予算で管理できる効率的なシステムやサービスが求められています。

NECは、日本テレワーク協会のテレワーク推進賞を2年連続受賞(注4)するなど、自社内で積極的にテレワークを導入しており、シンクライアント端末の開発やテレワーク環境の構築・運用に取り組んできました。NECは、これまで培ったノウハウを活用した本サービスの提供を通して、情報システム部門の負担を抑えた迅速なテレワーク環境の構築を支援します。

サービスの特長

1. セキュアなテレワーク環境の迅速な導入を支援

自動更新やデータの暗号化、起動時に毎回セルフチェックを行う確認付きブートなど多様なセキュリティ機能を備えたChromebook端末の提供とともに、総務省のガイドライン(注5)に沿い、デバイス制御やログイン制御、アプリインストール制御などのテレワークを行う上で必要となるセキュリティ設定をNECが代行します。また、社外に分散するChromebook端末をクラウド上で一括管理できる「管理コンソール」を利用するための端末登録に加え、数百項目ある「管理コンソール」の設定もNECが実施します。これにより、テレワークに必要な設定やアプリケーションがインターネットに接続すると自動配信されるため、利用者は端末到着後スムーズにセキュアなテレワーク環境を利用することが可能です。

2. 充実した運用サポートを提供

テレワーク環境の設計・導入に加え運用開始後のサポートもワンストップで提供します。具体的には、OSアップデートによるリモートアクセス環境やセキュリティ設定への影響を確認して情報提供するとともに、ニーズに応じて「管理コンソール」の設定変更を行います。これにより、OSアップデートリスクや運用負担を軽減します。また、電話やメールでの問い合わせに対応するサポートデスクを開設し、情報システム部門からの技術的な問い合わせに加え、利用者からの質問にも対応します。

NECは今後、本サービスについて、端末のラインナップ拡充を図るとともに、DaaS(Desktop as a Service)、仮想デスクトップなどの様々なシステム形態への対応を目指します。

本リリースの詳細は下記をご参照ください。
https://jpn.nec.com/press/202106/20210630_01.html

概要:日本電気株式会社(NEC)

詳細は www.nec.co.jp をご覧ください。


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Alco Announces 2020/21 Annual Results, Notebook Computer Brand Business Thriving Amid Challenging Environment

HONG KONG, Jun 30, 2021 - (ACN Newswire) - Alco Holdings Limited ("Alco" or the "Group"; stock code: 00328), a world-leading manufacturer of electronic products, announced its annual results for the year ended 31 March 2021 (the "Year").




Year 2020 was challenging due to the COVID-19 pandemic, nonetheless, with notebook computers in strong demand, the Group recorded a 33% increase in turnover to HK$1,279 million (2020: HK$961 million). Notebook computer sales were HK$632 million, representing 261% year-on-year growth (2020: HK$175 million), with sales volume near a quarter million units, evidencing the popularity and consumer acceptance of Alco's notebook computer brands.

During the Year, the Group's gross loss margin improved by 1.9 percentage points to -4.8% (2020: -6.7%), and net loss attributable to equity holders of the Company improved by 40% to HK$360 million (2020: HK$599 million). Certain sales orders were abandoned during the Year compelled by the global supply shortage of various electronic parts and components, and suppliers unable to timely deliver critical components, as such the Group's profitability was affected. Nevertheless, net loss attributable to equity holders of the Company reduced thanks mainly to the much higher quantity of notebook computers produced during the Year. For the same reason, fixed costs (i.e. those for manufacturing facilities, advertising and branding, and products engineering and development) had been diluted, and most importantly, the Group had stronger bargaining power in material cost negotiations.

Alco continued to adhere to its long-term growth strategy focusing on the developing and promoting notebook computers under the AVITA brand during the Year. At the same time, it also kept abreast of market trends and continued to develop a variety of popular notebook computer products, as well as LTE enabled tablets for markets and countries where WiFi is not commonly available in private homes. The COVID-19 pandemic has created a new paradigm of life for billions of people worldwide, with working from home a new norm taking root, notebook computers and tablets are benefiting from this.

Mr. Leung Wai Sing, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Alco, said, "It is very encouraging that we recorded a 261% surge in notebook computers sales, which is also a testament of our successful transformation into development of notebook computer brand business. We will put more resources into expediting development of our notebook computers business, and also strengthen our brands and adjust our product portfolio. Automation and using robots in production is another area Alco is investing in so that it could match the increase in notebook computer demand year on year. Heeding the growth path of AVITA notebook computers and the enquiries on private-label notebook computers recently received, we are cautiously optimistic that our notebook computer outputs would soon exceed one million units per year.

"In addition, we will be celebrating our 30th listing anniversary next year, which we see as a good time for us to looking for fresh prospects to driving Alco's growth in next decades. Thus, we are looking at investment opportunities that agree with rising technology trends such as IoT products, 5G enabled devices, edge computing and even electric mobility. We believe that with our relentless effort, and with an experienced management team and good market reputation, the Group is well-positioned and well-equipped to sustain development momentum albeit the challenging business environment."

About Alco Holdings Limited (Stock Code: 00328)
Founded in 1968, Alco is a world-leading manufacturer of electronics products. The Group has been listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange since 1992 and has been enjoying continuous success by leaveraging its core competencies in manufacturing, operational efficiency, R&D as well as its exceptional commitment to quality. In order to keep ahead of the competition, it has been undergoing process of change and transformation for the development of products based on smart technologies and for launching its own-brand notebook computers. Alco's mission is to go beyond the limits of modern technologies to facilitate the digital revolution.

For details, please visit: www.alco.com.hk/



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EC Healthcare Announces FY2020/21 Annual Results

HONG KONG, Jun 30, 2021 - (ACN Newswire) - EC Healthcare (the "Company", which together with its subsidiaries is referred to as the "Group", SEHK stock code: 2138), the largest non-hospital medical group in Hong Kong, announces today its annual results for the fiscal year ended 31 March 2021 (the "Year").








Business Highlights
-- Introduced numerous strategic shareholders including Dr. Cheng Chi Kong, Goldman Sachs Asia, Champion REIT, etc.
-- Revenue from medical services surged 54.0% to HK$960 million, with its contributions to total revenue rose to 46.1%
-- Revenue in the Mainland China increased by 52.5% to HK$135 million
-- Second-half total revenue jumped 61.0% versus first half, second-half profit after tax surged by 223.2% versus first half
-- Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization ("EBITDA") amounted to HK$397 million, profit after tax was HK$226 million and basic earnings per share were 18.8 HK cents
-- The board of directors (the "Board") proposed final cash dividend of 12.9 HK cents per share, which together with the interim dividend of 3 HK cents per share, will bring the total annual dividend to 15.9 HK cents per share, representing an annual dividend payout ratio of 84.6%
-- As at 31 March 2021, the Group's full-time and exclusive Registered Practitioners across Hong Kong, the Mainland China and Macau increased to 139, with more than 500 network doctors
-- As at 31 March 2021, the Group's aggregate floor area of clinics and service centres increased by 32% to 398,000 sq. ft

During the Year, despite the COVID-19 pandemic brought unprecedented challenges to the global economy, the Group once again demonstrated business resilience and maintained a stable performance under adversity. Under the leadership of management with strong execution capabilities, the Group promptly adopted appropriate measures and proactively responded to the market changes, while at the same time grasping the development and investment opportunities to consolidate the Group's strengths. The Group boosted sales in the Hong Kong local market and in Mainland China through proactive client engagement and stepped-up e-commerce campaigns. During the Year, the Group acquired several medical establishments while striving to stimulate cross-selling among different medical disciplines and build up a unique enclosed eco-system in order to expand the Group's market share in healthcare medical services market and consolidate its leading position in the industry.

Benefited from the Group's medical asset integration strategy and the rigid demand for medical services in the market, the revenue from medical services offered by the Group still increased significantly by 54.0% to HK$960 million year-on-year ("yoy"), despite the absence of medical tourists due to the lockdown, and the contributions of medical services to the total revenue rose by 14.1 percentage points to 46.1%, coupled with the revenue from the Mainland China increased by 52.5% to HK$135 million, driving the total revenue to increase 6.8% to HK$2.08 billion. In particular, the growth momentum in the second half of the Year was strong, with second-half revenue soared by 61.0% compared to the first half of the Year and second-half profit after tax surged by 223.2% versus the first half of the Year. The Group's profit after tax was HK$226 million and the basic earnings per share were 18.8 HK cents. EBITDA, which serves as a more precise indicator of the Group's profitability by excluding interest, tax, depreciation-owned property, plant and equipment, amounted to HK$397 million. The Board proposed a final cash dividend of 12.9 HK cents per share, which together with the interim dividend of 3 HK cents pers share, will bring the total annual dividend to 15.9 HK cents per share, representing an annual dividend payout ratio of 84.6%.

Strong Fund-raising Capabilities and Stellar M&A Execution
To seize the first-mover advantage in the market and accelerate deployment in business segments with potential and market expansion in the Greater Bay Area, the Group introduced numerous strategic shareholders (For details, please refer to the chart below), demonstrating the Group's outstanding fund-raising capabilities. In April 2021, the Group introduced Dr. Cheng Chi Kong, Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of New World Development Co., Ltd. (SEHK stock code: 17) as its strategic shareholders through shares placement. It is expected to further empower the Group to deploy the medical real estate strategy. Leveraging Dr. Cheng's related strategic value of high-quality investment properties, this will facilitate the Group's precise layout in its business development across Hong Kong and the Mainland China and deepen the cross-sector cooperation in medical services and residential commercial real estate sectors.

During the Year, the Group continued the acquisition of other medical establishments to develop new medical services and broadening of services spectrum (For details, please refer to the table below). The Group also focused on integrating the acquired businesses in order to fully exploit the synergies with the existing businesses of the Group, thereby further consolidating the Group's industry leadership as an integrated medical and healthcare group.

Rapid Organic Growth and Mature Replication Capability
The Group adheres to developing its businesses through organic growth as well as mergers and acquisitions. During the Year, the Group opened new clinics and service centres to fulfill the growing demand for medical and healthcare service. (For details, please refer to the table below) As at 31 March 2021, the Group's aggregate floor area of clinics and service centres increased by 32.2% to (398,000) sq. ft.. The Group had 139 full-time and exclusive Registered Practitioners across Hong Kong, the Mainland China and Macau, representing a yoy increase of 44.8%. The Group also had more than 500 network doctors.

Leveraging its efficient corporatization capabilities and excellent operating capability in the aesthetic medical market and its proven outstanding capability in consolidating the Hong Kong medical market, the Group has been continuously investing in the brand strength, quality service and IT platform to empower the fragmented and inefficient service assets, and further promote integration in the healthcare market. The Group's average time for a new centre opening is only 75 days, its annualized customer retention rate exceeds 81% and the customer acquisition cost only accounts for 5.3% of the revenue, which is way ahead the industry. Also, the Group's new store can break even in six months on average and achieve EBITDA breakeven in nine months on average. The quick light-asset business model adopted by the Group for expanding business has become more mature.

Mr. Eddy Tang, Chairman, Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of EC Healthcare said, "EC Healthcare is always committed to building up an enclosed healthcare eco-system, attracting and maintaining both public and private traffic, and achieving cross-selling among different business units to reinforce the loyalty of existing customers. The Group will continue to invest in and enhance its core competitiveness in terms of brand, service, IT and corporate culture, and actively explore strategic alliances with partners from different sectors covering property, pharmaceutical, insurance, telecom and information technology in order to broaden the breadth and depth of our healthcare and wellness service offerings. On the other hand, the Group is expanding its market share by identifying potential acquisition targets or via an organic expansion in the Greater Bay Area. The Group hope to open 30 to 50 new service centres and achieve revenue target of HK$6 billion by 2025, with HK$100 million of which comes from the Mainland China."

About EC Healthcare
EC Healthcare is Hong Kong's largest non-hospital medical service provider*, leveraging its core businesses of preventive and precision medicine, and committed to developing medical artificial intelligence by integrating its multi-disciplinary medical services. The move, which is supported by the Group's high-end branding and quality customer services, is aimed at offering customers safe and effective healthcare and medical services with professionalism.

The Group principally engages in the provision of one-stop medical and health care services in Greater China. The Group provides a full range of services and products under its well-known brands, including those of its one-stop aesthetic medical solutions provider DR REBORN which has ranked first in Hong Kong by sales for years, primary care clinics jointly established with Tencent Doctorwork, chiropractic services centre SPINE Central, New York Spine and Physiotherapy Center NYMG, health management centre re:HEALTH, a vaccine centre Hong Kong Professional Vaccine HKPV, a comprehensive dental centre UMH DENTAL CARE, a diagnostic and imaging centre HKAI, an oncology treatment centre reVIVE, a day procedure centre HKMED, a specialty clinic SPECIALISTS CENTRAL and NEW MEDICAL CENTER, obstetrics and gynaecology specialist ZENITH MEDICAL CENTER AND PRENATAL DIAGNOSIS CENTRE, specialists central, a paediatric center PRIME CARE, cardiology center HONG KONG INTERNATIONAL CARDIOLOGY CENTER, PathLab Medical Laboratories and a professional hair care center HAIR FOREST.

*According to an independent research conducted by Frost and Sullivan in terms of revenue in 2019 and 2020

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Email: ech@iprogilvy.com


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Market Selloff Presents Good Opportunity to Accumulate ETH While It is Undervalued Says PrimeXBT Analyst Kim Chua

US, Jun 30, 2021 - (ACN Newswire) - News flows the past week has centred around BTC's big flash dip and about how long-term investors are taking the chance to accumulate more BTC. However, no one seems to be talking about the second largest coin, ETH. Is ETH a good buy at these levels?




The rise in DeFi is the single largest contributor towards the demand for ETH in this bull run as ETH is used both as a collateral as well as a fuel to use the ETH blockchain for yield-farming. While other developments like NFTs also contribute to the popularity of ETH, by and large, 90% of the demand for ETH has been for DeFi usage so far. Thus, to study if ETH is a worthwhile investment now, our focus should still be on DeFi, specifically, the trend about DeFi going forward.

ETH, while being the undisputed leader in DeFi, has seen some competition from other blockchains like Binance Smart Chain (BSC) and Polygon (MATIC). Part of the argument against ETH in DeFi use has been its high gas fee and slow speed, which has caused both yield-farmers and protocols to migrate to other cheaper blockchains like BSC and Polygon (MATIC). This resulted in some value from the ETH blockchain moving to other blockchains.
However, as the market started to turn downwards in May, exploits on DeFi projects were getting one too many with projects on other blockchains, while none were observed with those on ETH. BSC, the largest contender, saw the community of its top protocols, Venus (XVS) and Bunny (BUNNY), lose billions of staked funds due to exploits. This trend soon started happening to projects on MATIC as well, with the fastest and largest ever rug-pull (developer running away with yield-farmers' money) happening to Iron Finance, a project that even sophisticated investor Mark Cuban was openly bullish about. Iron Finance totally collapsed, wiping out billions of investor funds. It is appearing that the very reasons why these projects were successful became the very reason of their failure to take-off. Being cheap and fast allows bad actors to take advantage because it costs a scammer close to nothing to create a new protocol and they are able to get funds out of the protocol before being detected because the blockchain is fast. Perhaps ETH's higher gas fee and slower speed may be the very reason why exploits there are rare. Because it is more expensive to interact with ETH, projects and users there tend to think more long-term and could be less "degenerate".

The problems surrounding DeFi exploits caused a market-wide exodus of funds in DeFi projects on both BSC and MATIC in the past two months. The USD Total Value Locked (TVL) in BSC fell from a peak of $30 billion to a low of $10 billion, a loss of 67%, while the BNB token saw a loss in value of 69%. TVL on MATIC fell from a high of $11 billion to $4.3 billion, a 63% loss, while the MATIC token lost 65% at its lowest point during the selloff. Both projects have seen TVL rise back, with BSC clocking around $13 billion and MATIC $5 billion currently. To give a better perspective, lets quote in percentage terms. The TVL for BSC is still 60% lower, while the BNB token price has recovered to $290, a 60% loss from its ATH. As for MATIC, the token price is now around $1.10, which is 55% off from its peak, also a rather good reflection of its 55% TVL loss.

Contrast this with ETH, which saw its price fall 61% from a high of $4,373 to a low of $1,700, when the TVL on protocols run on ETH only fell 42%. At its peak, ETH projects took in an aggregate $117 billion, while they dropped to $67 billion at the lowest point in May, a fall of 42%. However, the price of ETH was hammered down by 61% during that time, falling 20% more than the drop in TVL.

Even though ETH price has recovered from its low, it is still 55% lower than its high, while its TVL has recovered to around $77 billion, around 35% lower than its peak, with the 20% discrepancy is still manifesting. This reveals that unlike the other two competitors, the fall in ETH price is more drastic in proportion to its fall in TVL, which could suggest that the selling in ETH is overdone. ETH, a leader in the smart contract blockchain place, which ought to give it a price premium, is now seemingly trading at a disproportionate price discount to TVL as compared with its peers. This could thus mean that either ETH is undervalued, or that the other two blockchains are overvalued.

To ascertain if the few DeFi-blockchains are likely overvalued or undervalued, let us examine the DeFi adoption in the past year. DeFi adoption has been taking off in a gradual way since the early part of 2021, as can be seen in the below chart. The month-on-month growth of DeFi users had been consistent, with 292,000 new users registered every month since Jan 2021. In June, despite the market fallout, the number of new DeFi users did not drop, in fact that number actually went up to 300,000. This suggests that growth in DeFi adoption has not only not receded, but it actually picked up pace, which shows an aggressive growth trajectory. Valuation in an industry which is growing aggressively should have a premium, which means they ought to command premium valuation. Hence, this in no way suggests that a lower valuation estimate should be warranted for blockchains doing DeFi. In this regard, ETH is not overvalued. ETH is in fact, rather undervalued, since ETH is now also on track with some major upgrades as imminent as July.

The massive fall in ETH then could be due to greedy investors taking on high leverage positions during the hype of the impending upgrade, only to suffer from huge liquidations when the market turned, which started a spiralling effect as margin liquidations sent prices lower which then resulted in more margin liquidations on other investors which started a cascade of price fall. With price settling into consolidation after the bulk of the liquidation done, investors looking for value may do well accumulating ETH when its price is still currently undervalued.

The key risk event for ETH of course could be the failure of ETH2.0. However, with ETH founder, Vitalik Buterin, already having issued a pre-emptive warning to not expect a smooth transition until year 2022, investors have been mentally prepared and reaction towards any implementation delay will not be drastic.

It thus seems that there is more room for upside surprise should the key upgrade manage to yield better-than-expected results in fee reduction as well as in reducing the supply of ETH in the market. ETH looks to me a good buy at current level of around $2,000.

About Kim Chua, PrimeXBT Market Analyst:

Kim Chua is an institutional trading specialist with a track record of success that extends across leading banks including Deutsche Bank, China Merchants Bank, and more. Chua later launched a hedge fund that consistently achieved triple-digit returns for seven years. Chua is also an educator at heart who developed her own proprietary trading curriculum to pass her knowledge down to a new generation of analysts. Kim Chua actively follows both traditional and cryptocurrency markets closely and is eager to find future investment and trading opportunities as the two vastly different asset classes begin to converge.

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