AVIA's Satellite Industry Forum highlights the resilience of the satellite industry and the key role it will continue to have in this age of connectivity

SINGAPORE, Oct 8, 2020 - (ACN Newswire) - The Asia Video Industry Association (AVIA) held its annual Satellite Industry Forum (SIF) as a virtual conference, from 24 - 25 September, which allowed for truly global participation with delegates from around the world in attendance. The event also saw over 100 new companies register to be part of the two-day discussions on Video in the Satellite World.

The event opened with on a note of optimism from Louis Boswell, AVIA CEO. Despite unprecedented challenges and disruption for the industry in recent years, more video is being created, distributed and consumed than ever before, and satellite continues to play an indispensable role in delivering that video. "Satellite's strength in multicasting across wide areas cannot be matched by any other technology," commented Boswell.

Continuing with the tone of optimism was Yew Weng Soo VP, Sales & Market Development, SES Video, SES, and Chairman of the Satellite Industry Committee. "The satellite industry is playing a key role in fighting the outbreak with a scale and reach in helping to inform, entertain and keep all connected," added Soo. "Video and particularly satellite, will not just bounce back but use this time to transform itself to change consumer behaviour and thrive in the post Covid world."

At the opening Asia Pacific Thought Leaders' Panel, Terry Bleakley, Regional VP, Asia Pacific, Intelsat, shared that the resilience of Intelsat's business was having a diversified portfolio. Through crossing many verticals across the markets they served, a downturn in one business saw an upturn in another. Bleakley also added how important satellite has been for this pandemic, especially in remote environments and how essential satellite was for remote connectivity, creating further opportunity for consolidation and vertical integration.

Another opportunity that the satellite industry also identified was the role female leadership could play in fostering greater change for the sector. At this year's Women in Satellite panel, discussions centered around the importance of diversity to be part of the policy dialogue for the Information and Communication Technology sector, to show that the industry was supporting gender equality and bridging the gender divide. Nicole Robinson, SVP Global Government, SES, shared that a 2020 Catalyst study showed very strong links between profitability of businesses and workplace diversity. Added Anita Bernie, Strategic Business Manager, KISPE Space, "Diversity is a smart business decision. Diversity not just to hit quotas or to tick a box but to bring alternative thoughts and ideas." Bernie also commented that for an organisation to do better in the world of today, and to be better prepared for the future and the pace of rapid change, it needed a team that is representative of the world it lives in and the customers that it reaches and serves.

The topic of integration followed through to the closing panel of the conference, with industry leaders weighing in on what would drive global growth for the industry in the next decade. On the question posed on whether satellite should be an integrated component of the telecom value chain and ecosystem, Roger Tong, CEO, AsiaSat, opined that "satellite should not be integrated but we can integrate our services... there are multiple fronts that we can compete and succeed in [and] serve the customers with the best that we can do." Optimism continued to prevail, with Tong sharing his view that video will continue to be the driving force for the satellite industry.

As part of SIF this year, AVIA in partnership with EMEA Satellite Operator's Association (ESOA), also distributed a booklet on Satellite - An Integral Part of the 5G Ecosystem. This is now available at the Download Centre at www.avia.org

Satellite Industry Forum is generously supported by AsiaSat, Boeing, Eutelsat, GEOshare, Integrasys, Marsh, Maxar and MEASAT.

About the Asia Video Industry Association

The Asia Video Industry Association (AVIA) is the trade association for the video industry and ecosystem in Asia Pacific. It serves to make the video industry stronger and healthier through promoting the common interests of its members. AVIA is the interlocutor for the industry with governments across the region, leads the fight against video piracy and provides insight into the video industry through reports and conferences aimed to support a vibrant video industry. AVIA is also committed to its mission in working with and representing the interests of the satellite industry. AVIA evolved from Casbaa in 2018.

For media enquiries and additional background please contact:
Charmaine Kwan
Head of Marketing and Communications
Email: charmaine@avia.org
Website: www.avia.org
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HKIoD Voices Reservations about "Lead INED" but Affirms Room for Improving Effectiveness of INEDs

HONG KONG, Oct 8, 2020 - (ACN Newswire) - Recently, there have been discussions in the financial market about the suggested introduction of a lead independent non-executive director ("Lead INED") on the boards of listed companies. The Hong Kong Institute of Directors ("HKIoD") expresses strong reservations about the suggested introduction and states its views regarding enhancing the effectiveness and accountability of INEDs.

HKIoD's views stem from the legal stipulation that all directors bear equal responsibility as well as the basic principle that INEDs must serve on the board with independent perspective towards protecting the long-term interests of the company and all shareholders. INEDs carry the trust bestowed upon them. HKIoD therefore affirms that INEDs should be effective and accountable in fulfilling their roles. According to HKIoD's observation, there are INEDs who perform their duties well, particularly those who are recognised recipients of Directors Of The Year Awards. However, there is still room for improvement in terms of change in culture and general development.

"There are many measures that can be taken to enhance INED effectiveness and accountability," said Dr Christopher To, Chairman of HKIoD. "However, we do not think the appointment of a Lead INED is the solution. Having a Lead INED may be effective where the majority of the board consists of INEDs. If the majority of board members are executive directors and the major shareholders are holding more than 50% of the issued share capital of the company, appointing a Lead INED does not help the independent shareholders in the decisions of the board, except in the case of a connected transaction, in which the major shareholder is already required to abstain from voting."

"We are concerned with how the appointment of a Lead INED could affect the other INEDs' perception of their roles and responsibilities, and in turn their desire and motivation to perform," added Dr To. "Having a number of INEDs on a board helps to widen the opinion base and generate balanced views. The emphasis on the Lead INED risks disrupting this balance."

Mr Henry Lai, Past Chairman of HKIoD and current Chairman of the Institute's Corporate Governance Policies Committee, has in mind a number of measures for enhancing the system of INEDs, though the introduction of a Lead INED would not be among such measures. "Firstly, we should review the selection criteria of INEDs, such as independence, special roles expected of each INED, board diversity, et cetera, including the procedures for appointing INEDs," said Mr Lai. "In addition, priority must be given to initial and ongoing education and training of INEDs. In some other jurisdictions, it is a developed culture for the INED and the company to seek recognised training in INED practices. Companies should also be encouraged to have more professional and experienced directors appointed as INEDs."

"Secondly, meetings with independent shareholders can be set up for INEDs collectively before every EGM to discuss and explain the resolutions that the EGM seeks to pass, in supplement to the recommendations made by the independent board committee and independent financial adviser ("IFA")," explained Mr Lai. "Such meetings can be arranged in the interest of serving as another bridge between shareholders and the board, in addition to the company's Investor Relations communications. In performing their duties, INEDs should be allowed to choose their own IFAs."

"Thirdly, the inclusion of an INED report in the company's annual report is another measure to enhance the accountability of INEDs," added Mr Lai.

Dr Carlye Tsui, CEO of HKIoD, observed, "INEDs need to be educated continually in order to remain up to date on trends of corporate governance. Currently, many companies do not seem to understand or appreciate the functions and benefits of INEDs; hence, they too need to be educated. Continuing education, for both INEDs and other directors and management, is significant in increasing understanding and in encouraging collaborative working relationships, which ultimately result in bringing the true value of INEDs' contribution to realisation." She further said, "Corporate governance is in continual evolution. While executive directors and management may be preoccupied with business development, INEDs can act as catalyst for championing board leadership in such issues as ESG adoption and board evaluation. This will enhance the effectiveness of INEDs."

Dr To remarked, "In some other listing regimes, the ecosystems are characterised by a market with a high ratio of institutional investors to retail investors. In Hong Kong, the reverse scenario holds true, with retail investors outnumbering their institutional counterparts. Having a Lead INED in dialogue with institutional investors may therefore be unfair to the retail investors."

"In the evolution of corporate governance, HKIoD believes that the number of INEDs in a board can be increased given time, leading ultimately to an INED-majority board," remarked Mr Lai. "Now it may be appropriate to consider the roadmap towards this majority. Then a Lead INED may be able to serve the leading purpose. Otherwise, it is unfair to the Lead INED as enormous pressure would be thrusted solely upon him or her while the other INEDs would remain in the back seat."

Dr Tsui posed a crucial question, "The final question is: Who will be willing to take up the position of Lead INED, given the tremendous responsibility and liability that the role entails? It will be an immensely difficult task, if not impossible, to look for candidates to fill this position. This also brings up the issue of awarding reasonable remuneration to INEDs, particularly a Lead INED to attract the right candidates."

About The Hong Kong Institute of Directors

The Hong Kong Institute of Directors is Hong Kong's premier body representing directors to foster the long-term success of companies through advocacy and standards-setting in corporate governance and professional development for directors. A non-profit-distributing organisation with membership consisting of directors from listed and non-listed companies, HKIoD is committed to providing directors with educational programmes and information service and establishing an influential voice in representing directors. With international perspectives and a multi-cultural environment, HKIoD conducts business in biliteracy and trilingualism. Website: http://www.hkiod.com.

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Triller to Offer Live Streaming Starting on October 12th

LOS ANGELES, CA., Oct 8, 2020 - (ACN Newswire) - Beginning on October 12th, 2020, Triller users will have the ability to livestream content, further expanding Triller's capabilities as the social platform's user-base grows. This new feature will offer creators a new way to monetize their content.

With a paywall feature and donate now, creators will be able to go live at any time opening up additional monetization routes.

"We always want to put our artists first. Go live was one of the first things our influencers wanted. In response, we designed a program that is the best and most sophisticated go live technology there is. This will be game-changing for influencers," said Bobby Sarnevesht, Chief Triller Officer and Executive Chair. "We find it disturbing that TikTok takes such a big share of the artists work," he continued.

While other social platforms do give creators the opportunity to monetize their live-streams, a majority of the money raised often goes to the platform itself. Triller, however, continues to be an artist-first application. With the well-being of creators being at the core of its business model, Triller will make sure that 70% of all money raised during live streams goes directly to the artist. Triller has also designated $5 million in 'go live' backlog that has been pre-purchased for influencers on a first-come, first-serve basis. The first 10 influencers who hit 100,000 concurrent viewers will each get 50K donations directly from the company. This is the first of many up and coming monetization programs for influencers. "We have already done internal tests, and if influencers use their IG and other social to encourage their followers to join their go live, this is a relatively easy metric for them to hit," said Mike Lu, CEO of Triller.

"This generation has a huge appetite for live-streamed content, as we see how live-streamed events across social platforms have accumulated millions of viewers simultaneously. We want our users to know that we continue to update our app and add new features based on what we know will improve the experience for them based on their feedback," continued Bobby Sarnevesht.

This latest development is the final integration of Halogen Networks into the platform, which Triller acquired this June with the intention of giving Triller users the opportunity to watch live events, including sports, musical acts, and more.

ABOUT TRILLER

Triller is an AI-powered music video app that allows users to create professional-looking videos in a matter of seconds. Pick a song, select the portion of the song you want to use, snap a few takes, and with the tap of a button, you have a celebrity-quality music video starring you and your friends. Triller relies solely on organic growth and has more than 250 million downloads, with celebrities like Alicia Keys, Cardi B, Marshmello, Roddy Ricch, and Eminem regularly using the app to create their own music videos. Triller recently was acquired by Proxima Media. For more information, visit www.triller.co and follow @trillervids on Instagram.

CONTACT:
press@triller.co

SOURCE: Triller

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Epazz DeskFlex Expands to Latin America; Mexico as the Pioneering Country to Adopt Multi-Language Desk Booking Software Amidst COVID-19 Pandemic

CHICAGO, IL, Oct 7, 2020 - (JCN Newswire) - via NewMediaWire -- Epazz, Inc. DeskFlex (OTC: EPAZ), a provider of mission-critical cloud-computing software solutions and blockchain business solutions, announced today that the DeskFlex desk booking software system is developing multiple language packages to accommodate Latin American companies for their gradual return to the office.

According to Accenture, approximately 80% of executives agree that employees will have to collaborate with other teams and departments and work around projects or services and product lines instead of job roles. More industries are implementing remote work and agile teams as a result of the pandemic. While the physical office may differ, the future of employment is flexible remote working. Several companies implemented a flexible scheme that allows workers to work from home and promote the sharing of office spaces intended for their activities. Employers redesigned their post-pandemic offices to attract and retain talented employees, foster collaboration among workers, and reduce real estate costs. DeskFlex desk hoteling software addresses these concerns in making offices safer for employees to return to the office by alternating team member schedules and limiting bookable workstations.

DeskFlex's meeting room scheduling software pushes forward in making safer offices for returning workers and the development of multi-language software packages to attract new business in Latin America. The new DeskFlex room scheduling software will have Spanish and Portuguese translations as the first development of the many languages. Several companies in Mexico and Spain expressed interest in implementing the DeskFlex room booking software in their organizations. The downloadable DeskFlex mobile applications will also sport a multi-language interface to accommodate more international clients.

DeskFlex's room booking system seeks to achieve reduced incidences of Coronavirus contamination in offices, schools, business establishments, lecture halls, activity areas by upgrading its software systems to meet COVID prevention measures. DeskFlex's COVID-compliant software helps companies screen elevated body temperature and mask-wearing, maintain social distancing with the dynamic scheduling feature, and sanitize the premises with the automatic desk sanitation feature.

According to Shaun Passley, Ph.D., CEO of Epazz, Inc., "We are optimistic in the movement of our products across borders and have quickly added multi-languagues packages to attract companies in Latin American countries."

About DeskFlex.com

DeskFlex is a desk booking solution and room reservation software useful in booking conference rooms, meeting rooms, workspaces, desks, car parking spaces, and office equipment. DeskFlex meeting room scheduling system helps office managers accommodate remote workers' time in the office, reducing rent and facility costs. DeskFlex lets employees reserve desks in advance or claim desks right away. It adjusts the telephone switch (PBX), so calls ring at the "desk du jour." DeskFlex includes check-in, point-and-click floor maps, a web browser, a local kiosk, Outlook integration, and conference room scheduling.

About Epazz, Inc. (www.epazz.com)

Epazz, Inc., is a leading cloud-based software company that specializes in providing customized cloud applications to the corporate world, higher-education institutions, and the public sector. Epazz BoxesOS(TM) v3.0 is a complete web-based software package for small- to mid-size businesses, Fortune 500 enterprises, government agencies, and higher education institutions. BoxesOS provides many of the web-based applications organizations would otherwise need to purchase separately. Epazz's other products are K9Sky.com kennel software and the Provitrac applicant tracking system.

SAFE HARBOR
This is the "Safe Harbor" Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: certain statements contained in this press release are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements can generally be identified by the use of forward-looking words such as "may," "expect," "intend," "estimate," "anticipate," "believe," and "continue" (or the negation thereof) or similar terminology. Such forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties, and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from future results or those implied by such forward-looking statements. Investors are cautioned that no forward-looking statement is a guarantee of future performance and that actual results may differ materially from those contemplated by such forward-looking statements. Epazz, Inc. assumes no obligation and has no intention of updating these forward-looking statements. It has no obligation to update or correct information prepared by third parties that are not paid for by Epazz, Inc. Investors are encouraged to review Epazz, Inc.'s public filings on SEC.gov and otcmarkets.com, including its unaudited and audited financial statements and its OTC market filings, which contain general business information about the company's operations, results of operations, and risks associated with the company and its operations.

CONTACT: For more information, please contact
Investor Relations
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(312) 955-8161
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2016 Tang Prize Laureates Doudna and Charpentier Winners of 2020 Nobel Prize in Chemistry

TAIPEI, TAIWAN, Oct 7, 2020 - (ACN Newswire) - The news was announced today that 2020 Nobel Prize in Chemistry was jointly awarded to 2016 Tang Prize laureates, Dr. Emmanuelle Charpentier and Dr. Jennifer Doudna for the development of a method for genome editing. It marked the second time that Tang Prize recipients became Nobel Prize winners, with the first time being 2014 Tang Prize winners Dr. James P. Allison and Dr. Tasuku Honjo awarded Nobel Prizes in 2018.

Tang Prize Laureates Doudna and Charpentier are Winners of 2020 Nobel Prize in Chemistry

Sharing the enormous pleasure brought by this glory, Dr. Jenn-Chuan Chern, CEO of the Tang Prize Foundation, immediately offered them his heartfelt congratulations, while also expressed his deep gratitude to the Tang Prize selection committee for having the great foresight to choose two laureates whose achievements are universally recognized.

Though living in two continents far away from each other, France's leading microbiologist Dr. Charpentier and world-renown American RNA expert Dr. Dounda met in 2011 at a conference in Puerto Rico. This chance encounter heralded the beginning of their collaboration. Together, they successfully transform CRISPR/Cas (CRISPR-associated proteins), an adaptive immune defensive system originally found in bacteria and archaea, into a two component system (Cas9 and a single guide RNA). CRISPR/Cas9 is a simple, programmable and efficient genome-editing method that is able to deliver multiple single gRNAs simultaneously to target and remove unwanted genes.

In comparison with the previous gene editing platforms such as TALEN (transcription activator-like effector nuclease) or ZFN (zinc finger nuclease), CRISPR/Cas9 gets the upper hand for being more cost-effective, simple, efficient, precise and sensitive. It changed the science of genetics, opened the floodgates for the discovery and development of new therapies that benefit human beings, and can even help enhance biofuel and agricultural production. The concerted effort they put into the research on CRISPR/Cas9 has improved this technology by leaps and bounds and earned them an array of international awards, among which is the 2016 Tang Prize in Biopharmaceutical Science, jointly awarded to Dr. Charpentier, Dr. Doudna and Chinese-American bioengineer Dr. Feng Zhang.

To combat the coronavirus crisis, Dr. Doudna's team is also developing CRISPR-based rapid diagnostics for COVID-19. She pointed out that CRISPR can detect RNA from the viral genome itself, which to some degree transcended the limitations faced by many IgM/IgG antibody tests in that it can spot the virus before patients' immune cells start to produce antibodies. Moreover, CRISPR can easily be reprogrammed to search for different RNA or DNA sequences, therefore reducing the risk of failing to detect the novel coronavirus once it mutates.

Dr. Charpentier decided to use the fund from the Tang Prize Foundation to further examine how our innate immune compartment responds to the infection of S. pyogenes, a Gram-positive bacterium. As outlined in her research proposal, innate immune cells "possess... a vast array of germline encoded Pathogen Recognition Receptors (PRRs), such as Toll Like Receptors (TLRs)" and because "ten human TLRs evolved to recognize specific Pathogen Associated Molecular Patterns (PAPMs) shared among different bacterial species," our body can promptly detect "microbial invaders albeit without the specificity characteristic of the adaptive immune system."

Founded by Taiwanese entrepreneur Dr. Samuel Yin, the Tang Prize is aimed to draw the world's attention to the wisdom mankind needs in order to deal with issues unique to the 21st century. It consists of four categorizes (Sustainable Development, Biopharmaceutical Science, Sinology and Rule of Law). With NT $50 million allocated to winners in each category (40 million prize money and 10 million research grant), it hopes to encourage the world's top talent to work together for the betterment of human civilization. Awarded biannually since 2014, the Tang Prize announced its latest laureates in June 2020. However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Foundation decided to cancel this year's award ceremony and banquet but has planned to invite the 2020 laureates to deliver speeches at major international conferences and to travel to Taiwan to receive the award, when the pandemic is no longer considered a global health threat.

About Tang Prize

Dr. Samuel Yin, chairman of Ruentex Group, founded the Tang Prize in December of 2012 as an extension of the supreme value his family placed on education. Harkening back to the golden age of the Tang Dynasty in Chinese history, the Tang Prize seeks to be an inspiring force for people working in all corners of the world. For more information on the Tang Prize and its laureates, please visit www.tang-prize.org

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Epazz DeskFlex Expands to Latin America; Mexico as the Pioneering Country to Adopt Multi-Language Desk Booking Software Amidst COVID-19 Pandemic

CHICAGO, IL, Oct 7, 2020 - (ACN Newswire) - via NewMediaWire -- Epazz, Inc. DeskFlex (OTC: EPAZ), a provider of mission-critical cloud-computing software solutions and blockchain business solutions, announced today that the DeskFlex desk booking software system is developing multiple language packages to accommodate Latin American companies for their gradual return to the office.

According to Accenture, approximately 80% of executives agree that employees will have to collaborate with other teams and departments and work around projects or services and product lines instead of job roles. More industries are implementing remote work and agile teams as a result of the pandemic. While the physical office may differ, the future of employment is flexible remote working. Several companies implemented a flexible scheme that allows workers to work from home and promote the sharing of office spaces intended for their activities. Employers redesigned their post-pandemic offices to attract and retain talented employees, foster collaboration among workers, and reduce real estate costs. DeskFlex desk hoteling software addresses these concerns in making offices safer for employees to return to the office by alternating team member schedules and limiting bookable workstations.

DeskFlex's meeting room scheduling software pushes forward in making safer offices for returning workers and the development of multi-language software packages to attract new business in Latin America. The new DeskFlex room scheduling software will have Spanish and Portuguese translations as the first development of the many languages. Several companies in Mexico and Spain expressed interest in implementing the DeskFlex room booking software in their organizations. The downloadable DeskFlex mobile applications will also sport a multi-language interface to accommodate more international clients.

DeskFlex's room booking system seeks to achieve reduced incidences of Coronavirus contamination in offices, schools, business establishments, lecture halls, activity areas by upgrading its software systems to meet COVID prevention measures. DeskFlex's COVID-compliant software helps companies screen elevated body temperature and mask-wearing, maintain social distancing with the dynamic scheduling feature, and sanitize the premises with the automatic desk sanitation feature.

According to Shaun Passley, Ph.D., CEO of Epazz, Inc., "We are optimistic in the movement of our products across borders and have quickly added multi-languagues packages to attract companies in Latin American countries."

About DeskFlex.com

DeskFlex is a desk booking solution and room reservation software useful in booking conference rooms, meeting rooms, workspaces, desks, car parking spaces, and office equipment. DeskFlex meeting room scheduling system helps office managers accommodate remote workers' time in the office, reducing rent and facility costs. DeskFlex lets employees reserve desks in advance or claim desks right away. It adjusts the telephone switch (PBX), so calls ring at the "desk du jour." DeskFlex includes check-in, point-and-click floor maps, a web browser, a local kiosk, Outlook integration, and conference room scheduling.

About Epazz, Inc. (www.epazz.com)

Epazz, Inc., is a leading cloud-based software company that specializes in providing customized cloud applications to the corporate world, higher-education institutions, and the public sector. Epazz BoxesOS(TM) v3.0 is a complete web-based software package for small- to mid-size businesses, Fortune 500 enterprises, government agencies, and higher education institutions. BoxesOS provides many of the web-based applications organizations would otherwise need to purchase separately. Epazz's other products are K9Sky.com kennel software and the Provitrac applicant tracking system.

SAFE HARBOR
This is the "Safe Harbor" Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: certain statements contained in this press release are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements can generally be identified by the use of forward-looking words such as "may," "expect," "intend," "estimate," "anticipate," "believe," and "continue" (or the negation thereof) or similar terminology. Such forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties, and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from future results or those implied by such forward-looking statements. Investors are cautioned that no forward-looking statement is a guarantee of future performance and that actual results may differ materially from those contemplated by such forward-looking statements. Epazz, Inc. assumes no obligation and has no intention of updating these forward-looking statements. It has no obligation to update or correct information prepared by third parties that are not paid for by Epazz, Inc. Investors are encouraged to review Epazz, Inc.'s public filings on SEC.gov and otcmarkets.com, including its unaudited and audited financial statements and its OTC market filings, which contain general business information about the company's operations, results of operations, and risks associated with the company and its operations.

CONTACT: For more information, please contact
Investor Relations
investors@epazz.net
(312) 955-8161
www.epazz.com

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Terence Loh and Nelson Loh, Co-Founders of Novena Global Healthcare, Announce Legal Separation of Business Interests

SINGAPORE, Oct 7, 2020 - (JCN Newswire) - Mr Terence Loh and Mr Nelson Loh, directors and co-founders of the Novena Global Healthcare group of companies, have entered into an agreement to legally separate all their businesses interests, Mr Terence Loh announced today.

Under a Separation Agreement entered into between the two cousins and former business partners on 6 October 2020,

1. Terence Loh will transfer all the shares he owns in Singapore-registered Bellagraph Nova Pte. Ltd. ("BNG (SG)") to Nelson Loh for one Singapore dollar (S$1). Thereafter, Terence Loh will resign as director of BNG (SG).
2. Nelson Loh will transfer all shares he owns in three corporate entities to Terence Loh for one Singapore dollar (S$1). Thereafter, Nelson Loh will resign as director of these three entities, namely:
- Singapore-registered Dorr Global Healthcare International Pte. Ltd.;
- Singapore-registered Rock Star Advisors Pte. Ltd.; and
- Cayman Islands-registered Novena Global Healthcare Group and all subsidiaries.

Terence Loh and Nelson Loh have agreed to complete the share transfers and resignations of directorships by 5 November 2020, provided that there are no unforeseeable difficulties. Both parties will entire into a written agreement if an extension is required.

The Separation Agreement follows recent media coverage surrounding the two former business partners, as well as police investigations into complaints by auditors Ernst & Young of forgery of financial statements.

Under the agreement, should Terence Loh discover after 6 October 2020 that he is jointly a shareholder and/or director of any other company other than the four entities cited, both he and Nelson Loh will do all that is necessary to effect a termination of such shareholding and/or directorship.

With reference to media statements relating to proposed corporate actions of the Bellagraph Nova Group, the Separation Agreement cites Nelson Loh's acknowledgement that Terence Loh, though a Director in BNG (SG), was not involved in any business decisions within BNG (SG).

Ms Evangeline Shen, speaking on behalf of the "Bellagraph Nova Group", has been quoted by the international media earlier this month that the latter was still pursuing a takeover bid of the Newcastle United Football Club, which competes in the Premier League in the United Kingdom.

"Nelson acknowledges and agrees that although Terence is a director of BNG (SG), his views and approval as a director of BNG (SG) were not sought prior to Evangeline Shen commenting to the media that the Bellagraph Nova Group was still pursuing a takeover bid in relation to Newcastle United Football Club," the Separation Agreement stated.

Nelson Loh also "acknowledges and agrees that he remains liable on all guarantees that he executed despite the separation of interests" as set out in the Separation Agreement.

Terence Loh commented: "This is a mutually agreed and legally binding document which clearly separates the business interests that Nelson and I have been involved in since 2008. We have gone through many challenges together and the time has come now for each of us to chart our separate careers and pursuits."

"This agreement provides clarity for me to resolve legal and corporate issues of the businesses transferred to me. In relation to the alleged forgery of the accounts of Novena Global Healthcare Group, I unequivocally state that I was not involved in the forgery. I have remained in Singapore and continue to be available to assist the Commercial Affairs Department ("CAD"). I do not wish to comment on the press release issued earlier today by the Bellagraph Nova Group. My focus is to do my best to preserve and enhance value for stakeholders in the corporate entities for which I am a director. The role that others have played in the current difficulties will become, in due course, clear," Terence Loh added.

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Terence Loh and Nelson Loh, Co-Founders of Novena Global Healthcare, Announce Legal Separation of Business Interests

SINGAPORE, Oct 7, 2020 - (ACN Newswire) - Mr Terence Loh and Mr Nelson Loh, directors and co-founders of the Novena Global Healthcare group of companies, have entered into an agreement to legally separate all their businesses interests, Mr Terence Loh announced today.

Terence Loh, Co-founder of Novena Global Healthcare Group

Under a Separation Agreement entered into between the two cousins and former business partners on 6 October 2020,

1. Terence Loh will transfer all the shares he owns in Singapore-registered Bellagraph Nova Pte. Ltd. ("BNG (SG)") to Nelson Loh for one Singapore dollar (S$1). Thereafter, Terence Loh will resign as director of BNG (SG).
2. Nelson Loh will transfer all shares he owns in three corporate entities to Terence Loh for one Singapore dollar (S$1). Thereafter, Nelson Loh will resign as director of these three entities, namely:
- Singapore-registered Dorr Global Healthcare International Pte. Ltd.;
- Singapore-registered Rock Star Advisors Pte. Ltd.; and
- Cayman Islands-registered Novena Global Healthcare Group and all subsidiaries.

Terence Loh and Nelson Loh have agreed to complete the share transfers and resignations of directorships by 5 November 2020, provided that there are no unforeseeable difficulties. Both parties will entire into a written agreement if an extension is required.

The Separation Agreement follows recent media coverage surrounding the two former business partners, as well as police investigations into complaints by auditors Ernst & Young of forgery of financial statements.

Under the agreement, should Terence Loh discover after 6 October 2020 that he is jointly a shareholder and/or director of any other company other than the four entities cited, both he and Nelson Loh will do all that is necessary to effect a termination of such shareholding and/or directorship.

With reference to media statements relating to proposed corporate actions of the Bellagraph Nova Group, the Separation Agreement cites Nelson Loh's acknowledgement that Terence Loh, though a Director in BNG (SG), was not involved in any business decisions within BNG (SG).

Ms Evangeline Shen, speaking on behalf of the "Bellagraph Nova Group", has been quoted by the international media earlier this month that the latter was still pursuing a takeover bid of the Newcastle United Football Club, which competes in the Premier League in the United Kingdom.

"Nelson acknowledges and agrees that although Terence is a director of BNG (SG), his views and approval as a director of BNG (SG) were not sought prior to Evangeline Shen commenting to the media that the Bellagraph Nova Group was still pursuing a takeover bid in relation to Newcastle United Football Club," the Separation Agreement stated.

Nelson Loh also "acknowledges and agrees that he remains liable on all guarantees that he executed despite the separation of interests" as set out in the Separation Agreement.

Terence Loh commented: "This is a mutually agreed and legally binding document which clearly separates the business interests that Nelson and I have been involved in since 2008. We have gone through many challenges together and the time has come now for each of us to chart our separate careers and pursuits."

"This agreement provides clarity for me to resolve legal and corporate issues of the businesses transferred to me. In relation to the alleged forgery of the accounts of Novena Global Healthcare Group, I unequivocally state that I was not involved in the forgery. I have remained in Singapore and continue to be available to assist the Commercial Affairs Department ("CAD"). I do not wish to comment on the press release issued earlier today by the Bellagraph Nova Group. My focus is to do my best to preserve and enhance value for stakeholders in the corporate entities for which I am a director. The role that others have played in the current difficulties will become, in due course, clear," Terence Loh added.

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Tak Lee Machinery Holdings Limited Announces Transfer of Listing from GEM to the Main Board of HKEX

HONG KONG, Oct 7, 2020 - (ACN Newswire) - Tak Lee Machinery Holdings Limited ("Tak Lee" or the "Company", together with its subsidiaries, the "Group"; stock code: 2102), a leading earthmoving equipment sales and leasing service provider in Hong Kong, is pleased to announce that The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited ("HKEX") has granted the approval for the Company's transfer of listing from GEM to the Main Board. Tak Lee has commenced its trading on the Main Board on 6 October 2020 (today) under the new stock code 2102. The last trading day of the Company's shares under its original stock code 8142 on GEM was 5 October 2020.

Tak Lee provides BELL articulated dump trucks (left) and HITACHI excavators (right)

The price of Tak Lee's shares has performed well on the first trading day on Main Board today, closing at HK$0.295, 5.36% higher than yesterday.

About Tak Lee Machinery Holdings Limited (stock code: 2102)

Tak Lee Machinery Holdings Limited is one of the leading heavy equipment sales and leasing service providers in Hong Kong, serving customers by providing quality heavy equipment, such as excavators, articulated dump trucks, bulldozers, lifting cranes, hydraulic breakers and various other heavy equipment. Among all the dealerships and distributorships granted, Tak Lee is the sole dealer of HITACHI brand (Japanese brand) of heavy equipment in Hong Kong and Macau, as well as a distributor of heavy equipment of BELL (South African brand) and LaBounty (USA brand) in Hong Kong and an exclusive dealer of heavy vehicles of Ammann (Swiss brand) in both Hong Kong and Macau. In 2016, Tak Lee started and engaged an Italy-based manufacturer to design and manufacture its own TLMC brand earthmoving equipment to provide more quality heavy equipment for its customers to choose from.

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6th Annual POWER WEEK ASIA Is Going Digital

SINGAPORE, Oct 6, 2020 - (JCN Newswire) - As the COVID-19 situation continues to evolve, POWER WEEK will be continuing our efforts to deliver POWER WEEK ASIA 2020 from 9 - 12 November 2020. As it has always been, the safety and well-being of our delegates, speakers, sponsors, and staffs remains our highest priority. We have decided to bring POWER WEEK ASIA to you live online, so that you can stay connected with the global power sector.

POWER WEEK ASIA attracts the industry leaders from national power companies, government regulators, policymakers, renewable & IPPs, investors and suppliers from around the globe. With C-level speakers and attendees all under one roof, it offers the chance to learn the success strategies and pitfalls of notable power projects.

The conference features 20+ engaging sessions covering government regulation & policy, market liberalisation, energy mix & integration, fossil fuels in power market, demand & supply, renewable energy outlook, energy transition, utility-scale solar development, wind energy, tariffs, energy storage, smart grid technologies, mini-grid & microgrid, digitalization, electric vehicles, power trading, project finance, project development, energy efficiency and many more.

Across 4 days, we will be broadcasting live interactive presentations, in-depth panel discussions, and networking sessions from leading experts across the world. Join in from wherever you are online either live or watch the sessions on-demand.

Global energy leaders who have confirmed to speak:
- Simon Li, President, Asia Pacific Project Business Unit, Trina Solar, China
- Toh Seong Wah, CEO, Energy Market Company, Singapore
- Torbjorn Kirkeby-Garstad, EVP Asia, SN Power, Philippines
- Alice Jawan, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Utilities, Malaysia
- Akihiko Taniguchi, Executive Officer, Global Partnership, JERA, Japan
- Pongsakorn Yuthagovit, Assistant Governor of Planning and Power System Development, Provincial Electricity Authority, Thailand
- Arun Kumar Mishra, Director, National Smart Grid Mission (NSGM), India
- Zainal Arifin, VP, Technology Development & Standardization, Perusahaan Listrik Negara (PLN), Indonesia
- Ingo Birnkraut, CEO and Managing Director, RWE Technology International, Germany
- Alejandro Hernandez, Head of Renewable Integration and Secure Electricity Unit, International Energy Agency, France
- Narsingh Chaudhary, EVP & Managing Director, Power- Asia, Black & Veatch, Thailand
- Shinichi Yasuda, SVP, Structured and Corporate Finance, Development Bank of Japan
- Martin Angelov, SVP, Asia Pacific Project Finance, Korea Development Bank
- Ram Natarajan, CEO, APAC, Mainstream Renewable Power, Singapore
- Gu-Yoon Chung, Managing Director, ENEL Green Power, Singapore
- Mohd Yusrizal Mohd Yusof, Managing Director, TNB Renewables, Malaysia
- Shalabh Singhania, Director & Head of Portfolio Management, InfraCo Asia, Singapore
- Jitendra Nalwaya, Vice President, BSES Yamuna Power Limited, India
- Bert Deprest, Head of C&I and Renewables, ENGIE South East Asia, Singapore
- Virgil Beaston, CTO, Powin Energy, United States of America
- James Colbert, Regional Director - East Asia & Pacific, Digital Grid Solutions, Schneider Electric, Australia
- Philip Napier-Moore, Programme Leader, Renewable Power, East Asia, Mott MacDonald, Thailand
- Aman Modi, Partner, Boston Consulting Group, Singapore
- Marko Lackovic, Principal, Boston Consulting Group, Singapore
- Refi Kunaefi, Managing Director, Akuo Energy, Indonesia
- Achal Sondhi, APAC Market Director, Fluence, Singapore
- Francois Espinassous, Head of Advisory, Asia Pacific Project Finance, Korea Development Bank
- David Platt, Partner, Pinsent Masons, Singapore
- Robert de Groot, Energy Storage Specialist, Mott MacDonald, Singapore
- Rahul Gupta, Solution Leader and Associate Partner, McKinsey & Company, Singapore
- Stephen Woodhouse, Director, AFRY, United Kingdom
- Johanna Heckmann, Head of Charging Infrastructure, P3 Group, Germany

The POWER WEEK ASIA will feature 3 supplementary workshops addressing cutting edge topics with Real Examples and Case Studies, including Energy Storage, Renewable Power Purchase Agreement and Renewable Energy.

POWER WEEK ASIA is the most anticipated event, not to be missed!
Email Weslyn Lee to register your attendance now. For more information, please log onto www.power-week.com/asia .

About Infocus International Group

The organiser of POWER WEEK Conferences. Infocus International is a global business intelligence provider of strategic information and professional services for diverse business communities, designed to provide insights and to assist our clients on the global stage. The major knowledge-management companies strategically based in Singapore, independently researching and producing market-driven programmes across the region mainly in Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa.

Infocus International recognises clients' needs and responds with innovative and result oriented programmes. All products are founded on high value content in diverse subject areas, and the highest level of quality is ensured through intensive and in-depth market research from local and international insights.

Any queries, please contact:
Weslyn Lee
Tel: +65 6325 0352 | Email: weslyn@power-week.com

To join the discussion:
LinkedIn Group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/6985809
Twitter: @powerweeksummit
Official Website: www.power-week.com/asia


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eCommerce Expo Asia to announce Premium Retail Executive Summit in March 2021

SINGAPORE, Oct 6, 2020 - (JCN Newswire) - eCommerce Expo Asia today announced the launch of its premium conference, the Retail Executive Summit, that will be taking place on 4th March, 2021 at Marina Bay Sands, Singapore.

The exclusive senior executive conference will be restricted to a limited number of senior retail & ecommerce professionals, and will be the first of its kind in Singapore. The conference will give attendees insights into the emerging retail trends in APAC, and unveil the data behind ecommerce trends over the last 6 months. Topics include Conquering Cross Border, Contactless Retail and Emerging eCommerce Technologies.

Director for the Summit, Indiana Bisley stated, "The new launch is the answer to B2B & B2C enterprise feeling displaced by the last 6 months of trading. eCommerce has opened up a world of opportunity to those agile enough to move with the times & we want to give retailers, brands & marketplaces the insights and data to leverage the rapid shift to mobile commerce."

Throughout the day's activities, attendees will be presented with invaluable networking opportunities via a networking lunch and evening networking cocktails. Round tables will foster discussions around online trading strategies, and workshops will give insight into the most fit-for-purpose e-commerce technologies for differing business models.

The premium conference will also provide a platform for a small number of relevant ecommerce solution providers to showcase their latest solutions.

"dotdigital has supported eCommerce Expo Asia and London for many years now. We're looking forward to the launch of the Retail Executive Summit as another great networking engagement", said Aparna Gray, Head of Marketing, APAC at dotdigital, who will be a founding partner of the Summit.

The Retail Executive Summit is currently accepting exhibition & sponsorship applications. Visitor registrations will open in the coming month.

For more information on the Retail Executive Summit, visit www.ecommerceexpoasia.com/RES

For media enquiries, kindly contact Nic-cole Chia at n.chia@closerstillmedia.com.

About CloserStill Media

CloserStill Media specialises in international professional events chiefly in the technology markets, across five global territories. Its portfolio includes some of the UK's fastest-growing and award-winning events including Cloud Expo Europe and Data Centre World. Having delivered unparalleled quality and relevant audiences for all its exhibitions, CloserStill Media has been repeatedly recognised as a leading innovator with its teams and international events winning multiple awards in Europe and Asia including Best Marketing Manager - four times in succession - Best Trade Exhibition, Best Launch Exhibition, and Rising Star - two years in succession - among others.

For more information, visit www.closerstillmedia.com.


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6th Annual POWER WEEK ASIA Is Going Digital

SINGAPORE, Oct 6, 2020 - (ACN Newswire) - As the COVID-19 situation continues to evolve, POWER WEEK will be continuing our efforts to deliver POWER WEEK ASIA 2020 from 9 - 12 November 2020. As it has always been, the safety and well-being of our delegates, speakers, sponsors, and staffs remains our highest priority. We have decided to bring POWER WEEK ASIA to you live online, so that you can stay connected with the global power sector.

POWER WEEK ASIA attracts the industry leaders from national power companies, government regulators, policymakers, renewable & IPPs, investors and suppliers from around the globe. With C-level speakers and attendees all under one roof, it offers the chance to learn the success strategies and pitfalls of notable power projects.

The conference features 20+ engaging sessions covering government regulation & policy, market liberalisation, energy mix & integration, fossil fuels in power market, demand & supply, renewable energy outlook, energy transition, utility-scale solar development, wind energy, tariffs, energy storage, smart grid technologies, mini-grid & microgrid, digitalization, electric vehicles, power trading, project finance, project development, energy efficiency and many more.

Across 4 days, we will be broadcasting live interactive presentations, in-depth panel discussions, and networking sessions from leading experts across the world. Join in from wherever you are online either live or watch the sessions on-demand.

Global energy leaders who have confirmed to speak:
- Simon Li, President, Asia Pacific Project Business Unit, Trina Solar, China
- Toh Seong Wah, CEO, Energy Market Company, Singapore
- Torbjorn Kirkeby-Garstad, EVP Asia, SN Power, Philippines
- Alice Jawan, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Utilities, Malaysia
- Akihiko Taniguchi, Executive Officer, Global Partnership, JERA, Japan
- Pongsakorn Yuthagovit, Assistant Governor of Planning and Power System Development, Provincial Electricity Authority, Thailand
- Arun Kumar Mishra, Director, National Smart Grid Mission (NSGM), India
- Zainal Arifin, VP, Technology Development & Standardization, Perusahaan Listrik Negara (PLN), Indonesia
- Ingo Birnkraut, CEO and Managing Director, RWE Technology International, Germany
- Alejandro Hernandez, Head of Renewable Integration and Secure Electricity Unit, International Energy Agency, France
- Narsingh Chaudhary, EVP & Managing Director, Power- Asia, Black & Veatch, Thailand
- Shinichi Yasuda, SVP, Structured and Corporate Finance, Development Bank of Japan
- Martin Angelov, SVP, Asia Pacific Project Finance, Korea Development Bank
- Ram Natarajan, CEO, APAC, Mainstream Renewable Power, Singapore
- Gu-Yoon Chung, Managing Director, ENEL Green Power, Singapore
- Mohd Yusrizal Mohd Yusof, Managing Director, TNB Renewables, Malaysia
- Shalabh Singhania, Director & Head of Portfolio Management, InfraCo Asia, Singapore
- Jitendra Nalwaya, Vice President, BSES Yamuna Power Limited, India
- Bert Deprest, Head of C&I and Renewables, ENGIE South East Asia, Singapore
- Virgil Beaston, CTO, Powin Energy, United States of America
- James Colbert, Regional Director - East Asia & Pacific, Digital Grid Solutions, Schneider Electric, Australia
- Philip Napier-Moore, Programme Leader, Renewable Power, East Asia, Mott MacDonald, Thailand
- Aman Modi, Partner, Boston Consulting Group, Singapore
- Marko Lackovic, Principal, Boston Consulting Group, Singapore
- Refi Kunaefi, Managing Director, Akuo Energy, Indonesia
- Achal Sondhi, APAC Market Director, Fluence, Singapore
- Francois Espinassous, Head of Advisory, Asia Pacific Project Finance, Korea Development Bank
- David Platt, Partner, Pinsent Masons, Singapore
- Robert de Groot, Energy Storage Specialist, Mott MacDonald, Singapore
- Rahul Gupta, Solution Leader and Associate Partner, McKinsey & Company, Singapore
- Stephen Woodhouse, Director, AFRY, United Kingdom
- Johanna Heckmann, Head of Charging Infrastructure, P3 Group, Germany

The POWER WEEK ASIA will feature 3 supplementary workshops addressing cutting edge topics with Real Examples and Case Studies, including Energy Storage, Renewable Power Purchase Agreement and Renewable Energy.

POWER WEEK ASIA is the most anticipated event, not to be missed!
Email Weslyn Lee to register your attendance now. For more information, please log onto www.power-week.com/asia .

About Infocus International Group

The organiser of POWER WEEK Conferences. Infocus International is a global business intelligence provider of strategic information and professional services for diverse business communities, designed to provide insights and to assist our clients on the global stage. The major knowledge-management companies strategically based in Singapore, independently researching and producing market-driven programmes across the region mainly in Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa.

Infocus International recognises clients' needs and responds with innovative and result oriented programmes. All products are founded on high value content in diverse subject areas, and the highest level of quality is ensured through intensive and in-depth market research from local and international insights.

Any queries, please contact:
Weslyn Lee
Tel: +65 6325 0352 | Email: weslyn@power-week.com

To join the discussion:
LinkedIn Group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/6985809
Twitter: @powerweeksummit
Official Website: www.power-week.com/asia

Copyright 2020 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

source http://www.acnnewswire.com/press-release/english/61897/

Transgene社・NEC・BostonGene社、治験中の卵巣がんおよび頭頸部がん患者さんの遺伝子解析で協業

TOKYO, Oct 6, 2020 - (JCN Newswire) - がん治療向けウイルスベース免疫治療の設計開発を手掛けるバイオテクノロジー企業Transgene SA(トランスジーン、注1、以下Transgene社)、NEC、生物医学ソフトウェアによりがん患者さんに最適な精密医療を提案するBostonGene Corporation(ボストンジーン、注2、以下BostonGene社)の3社は、卵巣がんおよび頭頸部がんの患者さんを対象に欧米で行われている個別化治療ワクチンTG4050(注3)の第Ⅰ相臨床試験において、がん患者さんの遺伝子解析で協業します。TG4050はTransgene社独自のmyvac(R)プラットフォーム(注4)とNECのAIを活用したネオアンチゲン予測(注5)システムから構成されています。

Transgene社のmyvac(R)プラットフォームは、ウイルスゲノムエンジニアリングなどの革新的なテクノロジーを用いて、患者さんごとに個別化された免疫療法の迅速なモジュール型製造を実現します。

TG4050は、がんワクチン接種のために最適化されたウイルスプラットフォームに基づくmyvac(R)プラットフォームと、NECのAI技術を用いて開発された個別化がん治療ワクチンです。本ワクチンは、ネオアンチゲンと呼ばれる腫瘍特異的な抗原変異へのT細胞応答を誘導するために、患者さんの免疫系を刺激することを目的としています。ネオアンチゲンはゲノム変異に由来しており、がん領域で実績のある高度なAI技術を用いたNECのネオアンチゲン予測システムを使用して選択されます。TG4050は、最大30の患者さん固有のネオアンチゲンを標的とするように設計されています。Transgene社は、このウイルスによる個別化がん免疫療法における初の実証を目的として、2件の第Ⅰ相臨床試験を行っています。

本協業でBostonGene社は、2件の臨床試験に登録された患者さんから採取した原発腫瘍のゲノム解析と、トランスクリプトーム解析を実施し、TG4050への反応予測因子と、患者さんに投与されたワクチンへの反応を仲介する可能性のあるがん細胞の内因性および外因性因子の特定を試みます。BostonGene社のプラットフォームは、ゲノム解析とトランスクリプトーム解析を統合して、重大な体細胞変異の特定、遺伝子発現の評価、腫瘍の不均一性の推定、および微小環境の分類などを行い、腫瘍と微小環境の活動を同時に評価します。

BostonGene社は、腫瘍の活動、腫瘍細胞の組成、免疫微小環境およびその他の腫瘍関連プロセスの機能を、データに基づき視覚的に把握しやすい概略図として描写した「Tumor Portrait(TM) Report」を作成します。また、より詳細な患者さんの腫瘍の個々の発がん状態と免疫原性の洞察については、包括的なレポートとして提供します。

本協業に当たり、各社のコメントは以下のとおりです。

BostonGene社は、次世代シーケンシング(NGS)解析の独自のソリューションと深い専門知識により、腫瘍とその微小環境の詳細なプロファイルを提供してくれます。このTumor Portrait(TM) Reportは、我々の治験の患者さんのデータを、公開されているエビデンスに照らして確認するのに役立ち、TG4050の開発の加速に貢献してくれます。患者さんのデータを分析するこの新しい方法は、myvac(R)プラットフォームの開発をサポートする意欲的なトランスレーショナルプログラムの一つとなります。このようなアプローチをTransgene社の研究に統合し、ウイルスによる免疫療法を実用化するための統合フレームワークを構築していきます。
Transgene, Pharm.D, Ph.D., Executive VP, Chief Scientific Officer, Eric Quemeneur

NECはTG4050 の臨床試験を通じて、BostonGene社とのコラボレーションを強化できることを嬉しく思います。BostonGene社の高度なNGS解析による優れたプロファイリングは、患者さんの腫瘍環境の理解に対して重要な洞察を提供し、またそれがより良い臨床結果に繋がると信じています。
NEC 執行役員　藤川修

Transgene社とNECにより行われている重要な第Ⅰ相臨床試験を支援できることを誇りに思います。今回の協業は、BostonGene社がコミットしている免疫療法によるがん治療の選択オプション改善と、個別化がん治療の変革を実現するものです。
BostonGene, MD, Chief Medical Officer, Nathan Fowler

本リリースの詳細は下記をご参照ください。
https://jpn.nec.com/press/202010/20201006_03.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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eCommerce Expo Asia to announce Premium Retail Executive Summit in March 2021

SINGAPORE, Oct 6, 2020 - (ACN Newswire) - eCommerce Expo Asia today announced the launch of its premium conference, the Retail Executive Summit, that will be taking place on 4th March, 2021 at Marina Bay Sands, Singapore.

The exclusive senior executive conference will be restricted to a limited number of senior retail & ecommerce professionals, and will be the first of its kind in Singapore. The conference will give attendees insights into the emerging retail trends in APAC, and unveil the data behind ecommerce trends over the last 6 months. Topics include Conquering Cross Border, Contactless Retail and Emerging eCommerce Technologies.

Director for the Summit, Indiana Bisley stated, "The new launch is the answer to B2B & B2C enterprise feeling displaced by the last 6 months of trading. eCommerce has opened up a world of opportunity to those agile enough to move with the times & we want to give retailers, brands & marketplaces the insights and data to leverage the rapid shift to mobile commerce."

Throughout the day's activities, attendees will be presented with invaluable networking opportunities via a networking lunch and evening networking cocktails. Round tables will foster discussions around online trading strategies, and workshops will give insight into the most fit-for-purpose e-commerce technologies for differing business models.

The premium conference will also provide a platform for a small number of relevant ecommerce solution providers to showcase their latest solutions.

"dotdigital has supported eCommerce Expo Asia and London for many years now. We're looking forward to the launch of the Retail Executive Summit as another great networking engagement", said Aparna Gray, Head of Marketing, APAC at dotdigital, who will be a founding partner of the Summit.

The Retail Executive Summit is currently accepting exhibition & sponsorship applications. Visitor registrations will open in the coming month.

For more information on the Retail Executive Summit, visit www.ecommerceexpoasia.com/RES

For media enquiries, kindly contact Nic-cole Chia at n.chia@closerstillmedia.com.

About CloserStill Media

CloserStill Media specialises in international professional events chiefly in the technology markets, across five global territories. Its portfolio includes some of the UK's fastest-growing and award-winning events including Cloud Expo Europe and Data Centre World. Having delivered unparalleled quality and relevant audiences for all its exhibitions, CloserStill Media has been repeatedly recognised as a leading innovator with its teams and international events winning multiple awards in Europe and Asia including Best Marketing Manager - four times in succession - Best Trade Exhibition, Best Launch Exhibition, and Rising Star - two years in succession - among others.

For more information, visit www.closerstillmedia.com.

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エーザイ、TLR4拮抗剤エリトランおよび抗FKN 抗体E6011を用いたCOVID-19治療薬の開発を目指す産学官共同研究開発契約を締結し、非臨床研究活動を開始

TOKYO, Oct 6, 2020 - (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、以下 エーザイ）は、このたび、国立研究開発法人日本医療研究開発機構（AMED）が実施する、令和2年度 新興・再興感染症に対する革新的医薬品等開発推進研究事業「新型コロナウイルス感染症(COVID-19)に対する治療薬開発」（課題番号：20fk0108255）に係る公募（2次公募）において、エーザイを代表機関とする研究開発プロジェクト「新型コロナウイルス感染症(COVID-19)の重症化を阻止する治療薬の開発」が採択され、4つの分担研究機関（株式会社 カン研究所、国立研究開発法人国立国際医療研究センター、国立大学法人長崎大学、公立大学法人横浜市立大学）とともに共同研究を開始しましたのでお知らせいたします。

SARS-CoV-2感染によるCOVID-19患者様では、急性呼吸窮迫症候群(ARDS)やそれに引き続く多臓器不全などにより重症化する例が報告されています。この重症化の過程においては、血管障害の形成と増悪、さらにはサイトカインストーム*の関与が想定されています。しかし現時点では、SARS-CoV-2感染に基づく重症化のメカニズムが十分に解明されているわけではありません。

本共同研究ではSARS-CoV-2感染非臨床動物モデルの構築と、既に治験実績のあるエーザイ創製のTLR（Toll-Like Receptor）4拮抗剤エリトランおよびエーザイの研究子会社である株式会社カン研究所創製の抗FKN (フラクタルカイン)抗体E6011の薬効評価を行います。また、SARS-CoV-2感染患者由来の臨床サンプルを用いたバイオマーカー探索を推進します。本共同研究を通じてSARS-CoV-2感染に基づくCOVID-19重症化のメカニズムの解明と、重症化を未然に防ぐ薬剤の創出を目指します。

当社は、COVID-19拡大との闘いにおいて、ヒューマン・ヘルスケア (hhc )理念のもと、治療薬開発、医薬品の安定供給、ならびに各国における支援活動等を継続してまいります。

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/2020/news202062.html

概要：エーザイ株式会社

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富士通、「CEATEC 2020 ONLINE」に出展

TOKYO, Oct 6, 2020 - (JCN Newswire) - 当社は、2020年10月20日（火曜日）から10月23日（金曜日）までの4日間、オンライン形式で開催される「CEATEC 2020 ONLINE」に出展します。

「CEATEC 2020」は、Society5.0の実現をテーマに、業種・業界を超えた連携を生み出し、イノベーションで新しい市場を創生する次世代型展示会です。今年は新型コロナウイルスの感染拡大の状況を鑑み、新たな取り組みとしてオンライン形式で開催されます。

本イベントにおいて、当社は「Trust（信頼）」をテーマに、ニューノーマル社会における社会やビジネスの在り方を再構想（Reimagine）するための取り組みや、お客様のデジタルトランスフォーメーション（以下、DX）を推進するソリューション・サービスを紹介します。

展示内容

1. ニューノーマルにおける新たな働き方「Work Life Shift」
当社の実践する、ニューノーマルな世界において「働く」ということだけではなく「仕事」と「生活」をトータルにシフトしWell-Beingを実現する働き方「Work Life Shift」について紹介します。この「Work Life Shift」を通じて、社員がこれまで以上に高い生産性を発揮し、イノベーションを創出し続けられる最適な働き方を追求していきます。

2. リテールビジネスのデジタルシフトによる買い物体験の付加価値向上
当社が考える小売業に向けたデジタルシフトへのビジョンや新たに提供するソリューションを紹介します。また、お客様事例としてユナイテッド・スーパーマーケット・ホールディングス様を招き、対談形式で紹介します。

3. 製造業のDXを支えるサービス基盤
急速に変化する不確実な時代において、製造業の現場を止めることなく柔軟に対応していく必要があります。製造業を支える多種のソリューション・テクノロジー「COLMINA（コルミナ）」でお客様のDXを支え、お客様とともにものづくりを革新していきます。

4. 施設・店舗での映像データを利活用した新たな顧客体験の実現
施設や店舗の運営においては、三密回避・感染予防などお客様や従業員の安全を確保しながら、生活インフラを維持し、事業を継続しなければなりません。新しい生活様式（ニューノーマル）への変革が急務になる中、施設・店舗DXに向けた映像データの利活用シーンや事例を紹介します。

5. 教育現場の変革を支えるサービス
教育現場では、1人1台端末の整備、学校と自宅のハイブリッド学習の普及など大きな変革を迎えています。教育分野で20年以上の実績と信頼を持つオンライン学習環境支援サービス「瞬快」シリーズが提供する、授業前から授業中、授業後までを支え効果的な学びを実現する新たなサービスを紹介します。

6. DXを加速するローカル5G
社会課題を解決するDXのキーテクノロジーとして期待されているローカル5Gの最新動向とお客様の課題、それを解決する当社の新たな取り組みについてご紹介します。

7. 未来を引き寄せる力「富岳」
当社と理化学研究所はスーパーコンピュータ「富岳」の開発を進め、性能ランキングで世界初の4冠を達成しました。Society5.0の実現を目指し、スーパーコンピュータが果たす役割、それを支える当社の技術とチャレンジ、また、この新型コロナウイルス禍の中、関係者すべての想いが一つになり実現した「世界一」への軌跡、そして、スーパーコンピュータが拓く未来への可能性について明らかにしていきます。

「CEATEC 2020 ONLINE」開催概要

日時：2020年10月20日（火曜日）～10月23日（金曜日）
入場：無料（全来場者登録入場制）
入場にはオンラインでの登録が必要です。

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/2020/10/6-1.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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Moonstake's total staking asset hits $50Million - Successfully achieved in two months from the start of full-scale service

SINGAPORE, Oct 6, 2020 - (ACN Newswire) - Today, Moonstake is pleased to announce that the total amount of staking in its staking pool has reached over $50 million. While steadily expanding toward the establishment of Asia's largest staking pool network, Cardano (ADA), which started full-scale service achieved staking support at an exceptional speed of two months.

Since Moonstake was founded, Moonstake has sought to meet growing demand in Asia and globally by developing its own innovative staking protocols. Moonstake's product is a one-stop solution with staking capabilities that provides a gateway for users to facilitate their use of cryptocurrencies via web and mobile wallets (iOS / Android). Currently, Moonstake supports staking for ADA, Tezos, Cosmos, Ontology, QTUM, IRISnet, Harmon and further innovative products such as connection to DeFi via wallet will be developed in the future.

Moonstake has promoted staking and active in the market for PoS projects through partnerships with public blockchain projects. Until now, Moonstake has partnered with 11 blockchain projects such as Cardano's constituent organization Emurgo, Ontology and NEO, which have the highest market capitalization of cryptocurrencies. By jointly expanding the staking ecosystem, Moonstake has taken various measures to deepen our understanding of the appeal of staking and the entire blockchain, and we are still running an ADA campaign for Japan users for now. More information about ADA Campaign: https://moonstake.io/ja/ada/

In addition, it has long advocated a connection to decentralized finance (DeFi), and announced a partnership with RAMP DeFi in August and Infinito in September with DeFi players. On October 1st, Moonstake Singapore was joined by Lawrence Lin, a former Huobi Global Business Head, as CEO, further accelerating the expansion of the staking-centric ecosystem.

Mitsuru Tezuka, Founder at Moonstake says:

"We are very pleased that the total value of Moonstake's staking pool asset has exceeded $50 Million. I think this is a manifestation of the expectations of many users for the staking market and PoS as well as proof that Moonstake's products are widely accepted in the market. With the introduction of ETH 2.0, I think the PoS market will continue to grow and over $50 million achievement is just a passing point to Moonstake and we are aiming for $100 million by the end of the year by providing the best solution for users around the world. Please stay tuned to Moonstake's products in the future."

About Moonstake

Moonstake was recently established to develop a staking pool protocol to satisfy increasing demands in regional and global blockchain markets. Moonstake develops a staking pool protocol and provides business services through partners and companies. Moonstake aims to create the largest staking pool network in Asia, a robust environment for the cryptocurrency holders is one of its missions. Establishing a clear partnership roadmap with Moonstake represents another significant milestone for continuing to strengthen ties with leading platforms across Asia's burgeoning Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) ecosystem. partnership has been announced with Emurgo, Ontology and NEO to boost staking adoption, Binarystar, Japan's biggest blockchain hub, OIO Holdings Limited (SGX: OIO), a Singapore Catalist-Listed company. Industry's reputed advisors, such as Lisk and Lawrence Lim of RAMP DEFI support Moonstake's innovative journey. https://www.moonstake.io/

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Moonstakeのステーキング総額が53億円を突破―本格的なサービス開始から2ヶ月で達成

SINGAPORE, Oct 6, 2020 - (JCN Newswire) - Moonstake（ムーンステーク）は、本日、運営するステーキングプールのステーキング総額が5,000万ドル（約53億円）に達したことを発表いたします。アジア最大のステーキングプールネットワークの設立に向け確実に拡大する中で、本格的にサービスを開始したCardano（ADA）のステーキング対応から2ヶ月という、異例のスピードでの達成となりました。

Moonstakeは、創業以来、革新的なステーキングプロトコルを自ら開発することにより、アジア地域や世界規模で高まる需要に応えることを目指してきました。Moonstakeのプロダクトは、ステーキング機能を備えているワンストップソリューションであり、ウェブウォレットとモバイルウォレット（iOS / Android）を介して、ユーザーが暗号通貨の使用を円滑化するためのゲートウェイになっています。現在、Moonstakeは、ADA、Tezos、Cosmos、Ontology、QTUM、IRISnet、Harmony、のステーキングに対応しており、今後、ウォレットを介したDeFiへの接続など、さらなる革新的なプロダクトの開発が行われていきます。

Moonstakeは、パブリックブロックチェーンプロジェクトとの提携を通じ、ステーキングを推進し、PoSプロジェクトのマーケティング活動を活発に行ってきました。これまでに、Cardanoの構成組織のEmurgoをはじめ、暗号通貨時価総額上位のOntologyやNEOなど11のブロックチェーンプロジェクトと提携しました。共同でステーキングエコシステムを拡大させることで、ステーキングの魅力やブロックチェーン全体への理解を深めるため、様々な施策を講じており、現在もADAのキャンペーン企画を実施しています（キャンペーンの詳細は、こちら https://moonstake.io/ja/ada/）。

また、かねてより分散型金融（DeFi）への接続を標榜しており、8月にはRAMP DeFi、9月にはInfinitoと、DeFiプレイヤーとの提携も発表しています。10月1日に、Moonstake Singaporeに、元Huobi Globalのグローバル事業責任者Lawrence LinがCEOとして加わり、ステーキングを中心としたエコシステムの拡大は一層加速していきます。

Moonstakeのファウンダー手塚満氏のコメント:

Moonstakeのステーキングプールの総額が$50Mを超えたことを大変嬉しく思います。多くのユーザーの皆さんのステーキング市場やPoSに対する期待の現れであるとともに、Moonstakeのプロダクトが、広く市場に受け入れられていることの証左だと思います。Eth2.0の登場により、PoS市場はますます拡大すると思いますが、Moonstakeにとっては5,000万ドルは通過点に過ぎず、年末までに1億ドルを目指し、世界中のユーザーに最高のソリューションを提供していきたいと思います。今後もMoonstakeのプロダクトに期待してください。

Moonstake(ムーンステーク)について

Moonstakeは、アジア地域や世界規模で高まる需要に応えるため、ステーキングプール・プロトコル開発のために設立されました。Moonstakeはステーキングプールのプロトコルを開発し、パートナーや会社を通してサービスを提供していきます。Moonstakeは暗号資産保有者にとって活発的な環境を提供するアジアにおいて最大ステーキングプールネットワークになることを目標としています。アジアを率いるエコシステムを構築していくためにEmurgo、Ontology、NEO、PundiX、Wanchain、Qurasらと、次々とメジャープロジェクトとのパートナーシップを拡大しています。さらに、日本最大のブロックチェーンハブのBinarystar、シンガポールCatalist上場企業のOIO Holdings Limited (SGX: OIO)、と提携しています。アドバイザーには、世界的なプロジェクトのLISKや、プロジェクトの著名プレイヤーを迎えています。https://moonstake.io/ja/


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Tianda Pharmaceuticals acquired and established a long-term relationship of Cooperation with Yeung & Young Medicare and Qi's Living

HONG KONG, Oct 6, 2020 - (ACN Newswire) - Tianda Pharmaceuticals Limited ("Tianda Pharmaceuticals", together with its subsidiaries as the "Group", Stock Code: 455.HK) is pleased to announce that its wholly-owned subsidiary, TDMall (Hong Kong) Limited ("TDMall HK"), has completed the acquisition of 50.1% equity interests in each of Yeung & Young Medicare Centre Limited ("Yeung & Young") and Qi's Living Company Limited ("Qi's Living") at a total consideration of HK$25 million. Yeung & Young is principally engaged in the provision of Chinese medical consultation services, and Qi's Living, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Yeung & Young after restructuring, is principally engaged in the sales of traditional Chinese medicine ("TCM") healthcare products in Hong Kong. Upon completion of the acquisition, Dr. Yeung Ming Ha ("Dr. Yeung"), Founder of Yeung & Young and Qi's Living, will continue to be a Director of both companies for not less than 15 years and will be responsible for managing the daily operation of the two companies to ensure the steady development of the business and sustainable profit growth. In addition to the acquisition, Tianda Pharmaceuticals and Dr. Yeung have established a long-term relationship of cooperation, including Dr. Yeung's appointment as the Chief Operating Officer of TDMall (Group) Limited ("TDMall Group"), the parent company of TDMall HK, for not less than 15 years, to assist Tianda Pharmaceuticals in the development of TDMall HK by leveraging her extensive experience of TCM, personal connections and influence in the TCM industry.

Listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, Tianda Pharmaceuticals is rooted in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, and implements three key development strategies, including "the development of the Chinese medicine business as the foundation, the development of innovative medicines and medical technologies and the development of quality medical and healthcare services". It is committed to becoming a pharmaceutical enterprise with competitive advantages and core competencies in drug R&D and manufacturing, Chinese medical consultation and treatment, medical technology and health management. Tianda Pharmaceuticals forges the entire TCM industrial chain from Chinese medicine practice, Chinese herbal medicine to the application of artificial intelligence in TCM and engages in the supply of Chinese medicinal herbs and the production of TCM decoction pieces. It has also established the "Tianda Standard" to control its TCM quality, and launched TDMall, a modern style Chinese medicine clinic. TDMall adheres to the Chinese medicine philosophy of "a great physician treats an illness before it develops", and always abides by the treatment principle of "medication should be stopped once its efficacy shows and treatment should be centred on the patient". TDMall exercises strict control on the quality of Chinese medicinal materials by complying with the "Tianda Standard". By integrating modern medical science and other innovative technologies, TDMall provides featured specialties, general TCM treatment, health preservation and health management services and establishes personalized systems for disease diagnosis, treatment and prevention along with health preservation, thereby achieving the unification of man and nature of tradition and modernity as well as of prevention and treatment in pursuit of the harmony of man and the universe. TDMall is based in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, seeking to expand nationwide and even globally in the long run. Currently TDMalls have been opened in Zhuhai, Hong Kong and Sydney successively from 2019 onwards. Through leveraging Internet technology, big data, AI and other innovative technologies, it has been constructing a "Cloud TDMall", designed to realize the integration of online and offline Chinese medicine services, remote diagnosis and treatment and joint expert consultation services, to enable the provision of quality, convenient and comprehensive Chinese medicine healthcare services to the public, with an aim of promoting TCM inheritance innovation and development.

Yeung & Young is a Chinese medical institution in Hong Kong. Based on TCM medical theories and empirical science, employing advanced medical technology and equipment and using quality Chinese herbal medicines, it provides high-end and modern Chinese medical services, including Chinese medical consultation, acupuncture, cupping therapy, tui-na, skin and body check, and other health management services. In addition, it is also engaged in the sales of TCM healthcare products through Qi's Living. As a renowned registered Chinese medicine practitioner, Dr. Yeung has gained wide public recognition and media presence for her exquisite medical skills and popular publications relating to Chinese medicine and healthcare. In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Yeung has widely participated in research and development of organic Chinese medicinal skincare products and gained profound knowledge in Chinese medicine dermatology.

The acquisition and the cooperation will bring multiple benefits to Tianda Pharmaceuticals. Firstly, the extensive experience and expertise accumulated by the acquired companies will be conducive to enhancing the business and operational efficiency of TDMall and the performance of the Group's TCM health care service segment. Secondly, Tianda Pharmaceuticals' TCM service portfolio will be further expended. Through the creation of complementary advantages and promotion of synergistic development between the services and products provided by the Group and the acquired companies, the Group's enlarged Chinese medicine service will be able to cover different customer groups. Thirdly, upon Completion, the financial results of the acquired companies will be consolidated into the Group's financial statements, and their ongoing profitability is expected to contribute to the Group's consolidated income and profits, thereby improving its overall financial performance and market capitalization. Fourthly, Dr. Yeung's joining the TDMall Group will bring greater expertise and management experience to the Group, which is believed to bring extensive opportunities for TDMall HK, and facilitate the Group's capturing strategic opportunities in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Greater Bay Area, giving a strong impetus to the development of the TCM industry and the business of TDMall.

A spokesperson of Tianda Pharmaceuticals commented, "the acquisition and cooperation represent an important step for the Group in the development of the entire TCM industrial chain, laying an important foundation and accumulating necessary experience for the expansion and accelerated development of TDMall in the Greater Bay Area, as well as across China and the world. In addition to endogenous growth, Tianda Pharmaceuticals has attached great importance to exogenous growth, engaging in mergers and acquisitions to acquire successful operating entities, talent and experience in the industry as a way to accelerate the pace of business development, and it will continue to identify relevant opportunities. As Chinese medicine has been gaining more attention across the world, we are optimistic about the prospects of the global development of TCM, and will make short, medium and long term development plans in line with national policies. Step by step, we are heading towards achieving our goal of becoming a leading comprehensive pharmaceutical enterprise."

Media Enquiry
Tianda Pharmaceuticals Limited
Investor Relations Department
Mr John Chong / Ms Michelle Zhou
T: + 852 2545 3313
E: johnchong@tianda.com / michellezhou@tianda.com

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富士通研究所、ビジネスデータの真正性を保証するデジタルトラスト仲介技術を開発

TOKYO, Oct 6, 2020 - (JCN Newswire) - 株式会社富士通研究所（注1）（以下、富士通研究所）は、企業・官公庁などの組織間でやりとりを行うビジネスデータを、誰がいつ作成し承認を行ったか、また、改ざんされていないかについて、その真正性（トラスト）を保証することが可能なデジタルトラスト仲介技術を開発しました。

ニューノーマル（新常態）では、対面によるコミュニケーションに頼ることなく、メールやクラウドを活用したデジタル空間での業務推進が加速していく中、特に取引相手との契約書や請求書などを取り扱う業務において承認や決裁が必要なデータの真正性の保証が重要となっています。

今回、企業・官公庁などが日々の業務で使用しているクラウドサービスのユーザーインターフェースを変更することなく、承認プロセスに関わる複数組織の人が扱ったデータに、自動で真正性を付与することが可能なデジタルトラスト仲介技術を開発しました。本技術では、クラウドサービスとクライアント端末（サービス利用者）間のクラウド環境に、当社独自開発のTrust as a Service （以下、TaaS）層を設置し、クライアント端末に代わって署名が必要なデータに対して自動的にデジタル署名を実行し、真正性を透過的に付与することが可能です。また、サービス利用者の手間をなくしつつ、クラウドサービスからTaaS層、クライアント端末までを安全に接続・仲介するためのTaaS向け認証プロトコルを開発しました。

本技術の活用により、あらゆる業務・手続きのデジタル化を加速するとともに、複数組織を横断し共有されるビジネスデータの真正性を、テレワークなど社外端末を含む環境において容易に保証することが可能となり、安全なビジネスコラボレーションができるようになります。

本技術は、10月8日（木曜日）に慶應義塾大学主催でオンライン開催される国際会議「第10回サイバーセキュリティ国際シンポジウム」にて発表します。

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/2020/10/6.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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トヨタと日野、北米で燃料電池大型トラックを共同で開発

Toyota City, Japan, Oct 6, 2020 - (JCN Newswire) - トヨタ自動車株式会社の北米事業体であるToyota Motor North America, Inc.（以下、TMNA）と、日野自動車株式会社の米国における販売子会社の日野モータース セールス U.S.A.（以下、米国日野販売）、生産子会社の日野モータース マニュファクチュアリング U.S.A（以下、米国日野製造）は、大型電動トラックへの関心の高まりを受け、北米向けに、燃料電池で走行する大型トラックの開発に共同で取り組みます。

日野が北米で投入している新型HINO XLシリーズのシャシーをベースに、トヨタの燃料電池技術を組み合わせ、CO2を排出せずに走行する高性能な大型トラックを開発します。今後、2021年の前半に試作車両を開発し、評価を進めていきます。本取り組みは、今年3月に発表した日本国内向け燃料電池大型トラックの共同開発をさらに発展させるものです。

TMNA R&Dのシニア・エグゼクティブ・エンジニアである横尾 将士は「燃料電池を搭載したHINO XLシリーズは、お客様と地域社会の双方にメリットをもたらします。静粛性、スムースな走り、そしてパワフルな走行性能を実現したうえで、走行時に排出するのは水だけです。トヨタが20年以上にわたって開発してきた燃料電池技術と、日野の大型トラックに関する知見を組み合わせることで、革新的で競争力のある製品を生み出すことができるでしょう」と話しました。

米国日野販売のカスタマー・エクスペリエンス担当シニア・バイス・プレジデントであるグレン・エリス（Glenn Ellis）は「日野の強みであるパワートレーンをさらに発展させ、トヨタの持つ燃料電池技術を活用することで、商用車としての実用性に加え、優れた航続距離と環境性能を持つゼロ・エミッション車を短期間でお客様に提供することが可能となります。日野は、イノベーション創出に向けたお客様中心の開発思想や、製品の耐久性・信頼性へのこだわりなど、トヨタと多くの価値観を共有しています。今回の協業成果をゲームチェンジャーとするべく、取り組んでいきます」と話しました。

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/34009173.html

概要：トヨタ自動車株式会社

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Kore.ai、アジア太平洋地域における会話型AIの大きな成長を期待、日本にオフィスを開設

Orlando, FL & Tokyo, Oct 6, 2020 - (JCN Newswire) - 市場をリードするエンタープライズ向け会話型AI/デジタルアプリケーション技術プラットフォームおよびバーチャルアシスタントソリューションを提供するKore.aiは、日本とアジア太平洋地域における市場拡大を牽引するため、エグゼクティブバイスプレジデントにスリニ・ウナマタラ（Sreeni Unnamatla）を任命したことを発表しました。スリニは東京に拠点を置き、エキスパートで構成されたチームを率いて、Kore.ai独自のプラットフォーム上に構築された自然言語を使用したデジタルUXリッチなバーチャルアシスタントを、当技術の導入により次世代の顧客体験および従業員体験やアシスタントを創出することを目指す同地域の企業向けに提供します。

Kore.aiの設立者であり、最高経営責任者（CEO）を務めるRaj Koneruは、次のように述べています。「ここ数年間、アジア太平洋地域では人工知能や自然言語技術の導入が盛んになってきており、同地域の企業のニーズに特化したソリューションを提供する必要があります。この地域では、網羅すべき国の範囲が広く、顧客が求める会話型ユーザーインターフェイスのユースケースも多種多様です。お客様がビジョンを実現し、規模の拡大と運用効率の向上を図れるよう、当社では言語処理の大幅なカスタマイズ、多言語サポート、特定の地域に固有の方言のサポート、より深い感情分析、コンテキストアウェアネスを提供することを目指しています。私たちは、日本とアジア太平洋地域の要件に特化したソリューションとプラットフォームに関するロードマップを戦略的に実行できる適切なピボットをスリニに見い出しました。」

スリニは日本及びグローバルビジネスで25年以上の経験を持ち、RPAリーダーのAutomation Anywhereや、Wipro、SAPなど様々な規模の企業において、企業向けB2Bセールス、パートナーシップ、アライアンス、コンサルティングなど様々なリーダーシップの役割を担ってきました。また、過去25年以上日本でのビジネス経験があるため、独特な文化感を持っているという利点も持ちあわせています。Kore.aiに入社する前、スリニはAutomation Anywhereで日本と韓国における事業、およびアジア太平洋地域におけるその他の業務を統括していました。

「私たちは、様々な地域にわたってチームを急速に拡大しています。今回の戦略的採用は、今後数年間にわたり、日本およびアジア太平洋地域のビジネスの新たな基盤を形成するものであり、当社は引き続き、業界におけるリーダーシップの地位を強化するため、こうした機会を模索していきます。」とRajは述べています。

Kore.aiは前会計年度に150%以上の成長を遂げました。Global 2000の複数の業界にまたがるお客様（7,000万人以上のユーザーと年間5億回の会話セッションで構成）がKore.aiの会話型AIロー/ノーコードプラットフォームを利用し、顧客、従業員、パートナーにオムニチャネルのバーチャルアシスタントおよびデジタルアプリケーションを展開しています。

Kore.aiについて

Kore.aiは、Global 2000企業向けに、市場をリードする会話型AIおよびデジタルアプリケーションを提供するテクノロジーパートナーです。同社は、企業向けに特別に設計された会話型AIおよびデジタルUXリッチなバーチャルアシスタントを提供しており、様々な業界の多様なユースケースに対応し、顧客、従業員、パートナーをサポートしています。同社のエンドツーエンドの包括的なバーチャルアシスタントプラットフォームは、企業が30種類を超えるデジタルおよび音声チャネルにAIリッチなバーチャルアシスタントを設計、構築、テスト、ホスト、展開するためのセキュアな基盤となります。Kore.aiはまた、企業向けのバーチャルアシスタント、銀行・人事・ITヘルプデスク向けの事前トレーニング済みおよび事前構築済みのバーチャルアシスタントを提供しています。Kore.aiはトップISVやグローバルシステムインテグレーターと提携し、企業のデジタルトランスフォーメーションのニーズに対応します。

Kore.aiは世界的なアナリストの評価を何度も獲得しており、Everest Groupの「Intelligent Virtual Agents - Technology Vendor Landscape with Products PEAK Matrix(R) Assessment 2020」、Gartner Market Guide 2019 for Conversational Platforms、Gartner Market Guide for Virtual Customer Assistants 2019、IDC Innovators: Conversational AI Software Platforms 2018などでリーダーとして位置づけられています。詳細はkore.aiをご覧ください。

Kore.ai お問い合わせ先:
Karthik G
karthik.gandrajupalli@kore.com

関連リンク
https://www.kore.ai

配信元企業: Kore.ai


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China Biotech Services (8037.HK) and National Institute for Viral Disease Control and Prevention (NIVDC) to develop Genetically Engineered Recombinant Vaccine for COVID-19

HONG KONG, Oct 5, 2020 - (ACN Newswire) - China Biotech Services Holdings (CBSH; 8037.HK) announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary Shenzhen Genius Biotech Services Co., Ltd. (Shenzhen Genius) and the National Institute for Viral Disease Control and Prevention (NIVDC) of the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention (China CDC) have entered into a technology transfer agreement for cell lines of a genetically engineered recombinant candidate vaccine for the 2019 Coronavirus (COVID-19).

Shenzhen Genius has the right to develop, transfer, evaluate, register and conduct clinical trials for this vaccine as well as conduct clinical research, and manufacture and sell the vaccine on its own, jointly with other entities, or by commission. Shenzhen Genius has completed global patent registration for the vaccine, as prevention for the 2019 novel coronavirus pneumonia. The vaccine is a genetically engineered subunit which removes the harmful genes of SARS-CoV2, and is considered the safest type of vaccine among those currently under development.

Related animal experiments and efficacy trials have shown the vaccine to be well tolerated with no side effects. It can therefore be manufactured commercially through genetic engineering in an ordinary GMP manufacturing plant, thus eliminating the biosafety risk of cultivating the virus. It can quickly be manufactured with a high degree of safety at a low cost with annual production capacity reaching more than 2 billion human doses at one-fourth of the cost of existing vaccine types.

The biotechnology industry plays a pivotal role in containing COVID-19 as the virus rapidly spreads throughout the world. China Biotech Services, with its international research team, is one of the top ranking companies in cell drug development and medical testing in the world. As the third COVID-19 outbreak hit Hong Kong, China Biotech Services partnered with BGI Health (HK) Company Limited to incorporate Sunrise Diagnostic Centre Limited to provide community testing services to Hong Kong citizens. Nearly 2 million samples were tested with more newly confirmed cases identified, which help to cut the chain of infection and demonstrating Sunrise Diagnostic Centre's accurate and efficient detection capabilities.

With people around the world eagerly awaiting a COVID-19 vaccine, China Biotech Services received the transfer of COVID-19 cell lines of genetically engineered recombinant candidate vaccine technology from Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, providing China Biotech Services the right to conduct clinical research, manufacture and sell the vaccine on its own. China Biotech Services formally joined COVID-19 vaccine research and development in hopes of reducing the spread of the deadly virus. The company is combining its precise testing capabilities with its advantages of actively accelerating vaccine research and its development and industrial production capabilities as it jointly accelerates the development of a vaccine to combat the COVID-19 epidemic.

The Cell Lines of the Genetically Engineered Recombinant Candidate Vaccine were developed by Professor Bi Shengli's team which has years of extensive research experience in the field. Professor Bi is currently the Director of the Hepatitis Division of the National Institute for Viral Disease Control and Prevention at the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention. He graduated from Tongji Medical University in 1984 and the Institute of Virology, Chinese Academy of Preventive Medicine in 1989. From 1989 to 1993, he was invited by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in the United States to conduct postdoctoral research. During this period, he was the first in the world to complete the gene sequencing of the human hepatitis E virus and the first Chinese researcher to complete the gene sequencing and cloning of hepatitis C virus. Professor Bi and his team will join China Biotech Services to collaborate with its team of scientists on the COVID-19 vaccine project.

China Biotech Services looks forward to working closely with Professor Bi and his team to fully promote the development and industrial production of the Cell Lines of a Genetically Engineered Recombinant Candidate Vaccine, as they fight to stop the COVID-19 epidemic. The Company is confident in the ability of the biotechnology industry to improve the quality of people's health throughout the world. China Biotech Services, committed to creating an advanced biotechnology platform, will continue to explore enhanced technology and product collaboration and acquisitions internationally, as it embraces the tremendous development opportunities within the global medical and health industry.

Discover more at China Biotech Services Holdings website: http://www.cbshhk.com/.

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Roundup of Clavent's Emerge Martech Virtual Summit

TOKYO, Oct 6, 2020 - (JCN Newswire) - Clavent hosted ​Emerge Martech Virtual Summit powered by ​Clevertap on the 5th & 6th of September 2020. Emerge Martech Summit covered disruptive topics and latest technological factors that are set to transform the future of marketing under 4 large themes namely - ​AdTech, Content & SEO, User Analytics & Retention, Affiliates/Media Buying.


Clavent secured an outstanding lineup of talented influencers and thought leaders from companies like Swiggy, BurgerKing, Schneider Electric, SBI,Red Chillies Entertainment, Flipkart, Zee5, and more. Emerge covered new tools, tactics, technologies, and applications for Marketing and advertising which will be needed in entering the digital arena in this post COVID world. The conference was attended by more than 400+ attendees from more than 10 countries from organizations like Times of India, ALT Balaji, Blue Star Limited, EarlySalary, Lenskart, Max life Insurance, Ogilvy, Raymond, SBI, VFS global, Wipro, Zomato, Ola, Walmart, Philips, Schneider Electric, Udaan, Paytm, Vedantu, etc.


The conference discussed the trending topics such as micro-influencers, why conversational media, communication personalization, ideal marketing tech stack, Retention, online communities, and more:

Few Interesting Talks:
Retention – The New Lever to Growth by ​Francisco Vieira Mendes​ from Clevertap

Francisco focused on why retention has turned out to be one of the most important factors in the growth of a company. It reduces the cost and efforts invested for customer acquisition, improves customer experience, and also helps in spreading good word-of-mouth towards a brand.

​Leveraging Micro-influencer by ​Nishant Bharadwaj​ from SBI
Micro-influencers have become an important method of marketing in recent times as it engages with the audience and focuses on customers throughout their customer journey. Nishant Bharadwaj puts more light on how he leveraged micro-influencers for SBI YONO.

Speaking to the Subconscious of Customers to Enhance Brand Affinity by ​Penny Soo
Penny Soo talked about enhancing brand affinity in a way that it hits the soft-spot of the customer for conversion, hence improving ROI.

Conversation Media - Next Big Opportunity in Brand Marketing by ​Anika Tanwar​ from Bobble AI Anika Tanwar discussed how conversation media is emerging as the next big opportunity in brand marketing.


Demand Generation through Content Experiences by ​Kapil Thukral​ from Tally Solutions
Kapil Thukral speaks about amplifying the need for enhanced and deeper content experiences in order to
generate value-driven demand.

Leveraging technology for ​Influencer Marketing​ Campaigns by ​Rahul Singh​ from Winkl
Rahul covered how brands can ideate and execute large influencer campaigns with ease by using technology. He touched upon the important aspects of influencer marketing and other unknown nuances which can be missed when managing influencers.

Thrilling Panel Discussion on OTTs:

The panel discussion on Day 2 on ​"How OTT is changing the world of content" stole the show with amazing panel members like Neel Pandya, Head of Media at L'Oreal (Moderator), Binda Dey, Head of Marketing at Red Chillies Entertainment, Vani Dixit, Head CLM at Zee5, Prithvi Raj, Strategic Media Client Leader at Nielsen Media, Hemant Joshi, Brand Communications Enthusiast. Also, because OTTs have been everyone's best friend but during the lockdown attendees' love for it was just evident and relatable.

Closing Note:

The event not only made sure to cover the definitive aspects of emerging Marketing technology but also the key trends that define the emergence of Martech in the coming years. It also touched the base of several inside tips and tricks about enhancing your existing marketing practices and methodologies.


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