MANILA, May 4, 2023 – (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – As one of Philippines’ premium conference brands for banking community, T4 Banking is considered as a bridge, and an arena where we connect the thinkers, innovators, disruptors and most importantly all of the decision-makers in the Philippine banking ecosystem.
The live, in-person event will be the gathering of all business executives from banks, financial regulators, pan-financial companies, and technology solution providers across the entire country. The 2023 Edition with the theme “Digital readiness and the future of banking in the Philippines” will be hosted on August 17, 2023 in The Manila Hilton Hotel, where you can expect to see more than 300 high profile delegates such as Technical Directors, CEO, CIO, CTO, CDO, Risk Control Directors, Information Security Heads, and a lot more.
The event is strongly committed in providing its audience deeper knowledge with 4 Ts – Tactics, Trends, Trust Building Components, and Technology in the Philippine banking landscape. The community aims to accelerate the transformation to a future digital banking ecosystem. This conference will be a closed door, B2B oriented forum. Varies type of arrangements will be presented during the event such as lucky draws, interactive panel discussions, roundtable luncheon, booth making contest, one-to-one private meetings, networking and awards-giving.
This is not your ordinary conference. We will be bringing the highest level of excitement and energy showcasing the world’s top banking technology providers and bank participants, all in one roof!
KEY SUBJECTS:
1. Data governance mechanisms to drive bank performance
2. Banks evolving as API providers: Open banking takeaways
3. Artificial intelligence for the banking ecosystem
4. Bank intelligent branches and digital tools
5. AI: The secret sauce to banks risk management strategy
6. The fundamental elements of core modernization for banks
7. Digital customer banking experience: From journeys to intent
8. Cybersecurity in banking: Importance, threats, and challenges
9. Banking risk and compliance management 2023 outlook
10. Upgrading bank marketing technology to become future-ready
11. Philippine banking: Talent acquisition, development, retention and engagement
12. Global banking innovations and emerging technology trends
For sponsorship, and speaking engagement please contact our event director at jimby@t4bevent.com or visit our event website at www.t4bevent.com.
Don’t miss the opportunity to be a part of the biggest event in the Philippine banking ecosystem! Witness how we gather all of the leading experts in the industry and share their thoughts and insights with very timely topics.
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HONG KONG, May 4, 2023 – (亞太商訊 via SEAPRWire.com) – 4月27日，國軒高科發佈了2022年報和一季報。財報顯示，2022年公司營收突破兩百億，達230.52億元，同比增長 122.59%；其中海外營收29.8億元，同比增長464.76%；2022年公司營業利潤達1.99億元，同比上升408.87%；歸母淨利潤3.12億元，同比增長206.15%。此外，國軒高科2023年一季報顯示，公司一季度營收達71.77億元，同比增長83.26%。
TORONTO, ON, May 4, 2023 – (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – Palladium One Mining Inc. (TSXV: PDM) (FSE: 7N11) (OTCQB: NKORF) (“Palladium One” or “PDM”) and MetalCorp Limited (TSXV: MTC) (“MetalCorp” or “MTC”) are pleased to announce the successful completion of their previously-announced statutory plan of arrangement under the provisions of the Business Corporations Act (Ontario) (the “Arrangement”). Pursuant to the Arrangement, among other things, Palladium One acquired all of the issued and outstanding shares of MetalCorp. The Arrangement became effective at 12:01 a.m. (Toronto time) on May 2, 2023 (the “Effective Time”), resulting in MetalCorp becoming a wholly-owned subsidiary of Palladium One.
Under the terms of the Arrangement, each former MetalCorp shareholder (“MTC Shareholders”) is entitled to receive, in exchange for each common share in the capital of MetalCorp (a “MTC Share”) held, 0.30 of a common share in the capital of Palladium One (each whole share, a “PDM Share”) (the “Exchange Ratio”). Further, under the Arrangement, all options to acquire MTC Shares outstanding immediately prior to the Effective Time are exchanged for stock options to purchase PDM Shares at the Exchange Ratio.
“The deemed value of the MetalCorp acquisition is approximately $3.3 million paid in shares, and for that Palladium One assumes approximately $1.8 million of cash and for the remainder of the purchase price being approximately $1.5 million obtains optionality on both precious metal and critical mineral projects in Ontario, Canada. Importantly, Palladium One assumes a significant pool of assessment credits and therefore has no spending obligations for many years to come,” commented Derrick Weyrauch, President and Chief Executive Officer of PDM.
In order to receive the PDM Shares in exchange for their MTC Shares, registered MTC Shareholders are reminded that they must complete, sign and return the letter of transmittal to Computershare Investor Services Inc., in its capacity as depositary under the Arrangement, together with their certificate(s) or DRS statement(s) representing their MTC Shares, in accordance with the tender procedures described in MTC’s management information circular dated March 22, 2023 (the “Circular”) which is available on SEDAR (www.sedar.com) under MTC’s issuer profile. Any MTC Shares held in the CDS system were automatically deposited under the Arrangement and the beneficial shareholders thereof will receive the PDM Shares at the Exchange Ratio in respect of such MTC Shares.
If you have any questions or require more information with regard to the procedures for receiving the PDM Share consideration, please contact Computershare Investor Services Inc., by (i) telephone within North America at 1-800-564-6253 or (ii) email at corporateactions@computershare.com.
Advisors and Counsel
Bennett Jones LLP is acting as Palladium One’s legal advisor. Dickinson Wright LLP is acting as MTC’s legal advisor.
Grant of Incentive Awards
Palladium One also announces that its board of directors has granted:
(i) 275,000 restricted share units (“RSUs”) to certain employees, advisors and consultants of Palladium One, which vest in three years;
(ii) 1,525,000 stock options to certain officers and directors of Palladium One, which are exercisable for five years at a price of $0.11 per PDM Share with 1/3rd vesting immediately and 1/3rd annually thereafter; and
(iii) 550,000 stock options to certain employees, advisors and consultants of Palladium One, which are exercisable for five years at a price of $0.11 per PDM Share with 1/3rd vesting immediately and 1/3rd annually thereafter.
About Palladium One
Palladium One Mining Inc. (TSXV: PDM) is focused on discovering environmentally and socially conscious Metals for Green Transportation. A Canadian mineral exploration and development company, Palladium One is targeting district scale, platinum-group-element (PGE)-copper-nickel deposits in Canada and Finland. The Lantinen Koillismaa (LK) Project in north-central Finland, is a PGE-copper-nickel project that has existing NI43-101 Mineral Resources, while both the Tyko and Canalask high-grade nickel-copper projects are located in Ontario and the Yukon, Canada, respectively. Follow Palladium One on LinkedIn, Twitter, and at www.palladiumoneinc.com.
For further information contact:
Derrick Weyrauch, President & CEO
Email: info@palladiumoneinc.com
Telephone: 647-612-6466
Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Market Regulator (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
This press release is not an offer or a solicitation of an offer of securities for sale in the United States of America. The common shares of Palladium One Mining Inc. have not been and will not be registered under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an applicable exemption from registration.
Information set forth in this press release may contain forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are statements that relate to future, not past events. In this context, forward-looking statements often address a company’s expected future business and financial performance, and often contain words such as “anticipate”, “believe”, “plan”, “estimate”, “expect”, and “intend”, statements that an action or event “may”, “might”, “could”, “should”, or “will” be taken or occur, or other similar expressions. Forward-looking statements contained in this news release include, without limitation, statements with respect to: the expected synergies and benefits of the Transaction, the future price of nickel, copper, gold, and cobalt, the estimation of mineral resources, costs and timing of the development of projects and new deposits, success of exploration, currency fluctuations, requirements for additional capital, government regulation of mining operations, and environmental risks. By their nature, forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause our actual results, performance or achievements, or other future events, to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements.
Such factors include, among others, risks associated with the results of regulatory approvals for the Arrangement, the integration of MetalCorp with Palladium One, the quality of the title of MetalCorp to its assets and the extent of any known, unknown or contingent liabilities of MetalCorp, the results of the exploration at Hemlo East or North Rock Copper, the accuracy of the mineral resource estimates at Hemlo East or North Rock Copper; project development; the need for additional financing; operational risks associated with mining and mineral processing; fluctuations in palladium and other commodity prices; title matters; environmental liability claims and insurance; reliance on key personnel; the absence of dividends; competition; dilution; the volatility of our common share price and volume; and tax consequences to Canadian and U.S. shareholders. Forward-looking statements are made based on management’s beliefs, estimates and opinions on the date that statements are made and the Company undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking statements if these beliefs, estimates and opinions or other circumstances should change. Investors are cautioned against attributing undue certainty to forward-looking statements.
HONG KONG, May 3, 2023 – (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – Tianyun International Holdings Limited (“Tianyun International”; 6836.HK), a leading seller and manufacturer of processed fruits products in China, is pleased to announce the launch of its new “Shiok Party” fresh fruit sports beverage series, accompanied by the Greater China area launching ceremony and tasting session at the Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong.
Guests at the product launch
Mr. Li Dashuang and Mr. Li Xiaoshuang attended the product spokesperson awarding ceremony
New Shiok Party Fresh Fruit Sports beverage Series
The event was supported by accomplished guests and renowned sports superstars, including Mr. Li Dashuang, President of Hubei Provincial Gymnastics Association and former member of the National Gymnastics Team; Mr. Li Xiaoshuang, former member of the National Gymnastics Team and Olympic gold medalist; and Mr. Alex Fong, consultant of Our Hong Kong Foundation and formermember of the Hong Kong Swimming Team, etc.. During the event, the distinguished guests shared their invaluable insights and experiences on sports, sports beverages, and sports development, creating a warm and grand atmosphere. The venue has also featured a tasting area, offering all attendees the chance to have a taste of the new “Shiok Party” fresh fruit sports beverage series and experience the unique energy-boosting nature of the market’s first-ever fruit granulated sports beverages.
Mr. Yang Ziyuan, Chairman and CEO of the Group said, “As a robust and capable company in the domestic fruit processing industry, Tianyun International always takes “Producing safe and healthy food, Creating a better and prosperous life” as its corporate mission, and leads the quality development of the industry with real actions. The Group is still making tremendous efforts in research and development and innovation to capture the ever-changing beverage market demand. Our original “Shiok Party” products have gained a good reputation in the market and achieved exciting results. Leveraging on its success, we have developed a new series of “Shiok Party” fresh fruit sports beverages. We are confident that our products will enable the Group to introduce better and healthier products to the sports beverage market, and together create a China premium sports beverage brand.”
During the event, product spokespersons Mr. Li Dashuang and Mr. Li Xiaoshuang shared their thoughts on the new “Shiok Party” fresh fruit sports beverage series. “As athletes ourselves, we fully comprehend the crucial role of sports beverage in enhancing athletic performance. “Shiok Party” series combines modern nutrition and sports medicine theories, offering a range of functions such as nutritional supplements and health maintenance. From a champion’s perspective, we have chosen to endorse these “champion” products to support the admirable vision of promoting national sports, health, and nutrition.”
The “Shiok Party” fresh fruit sports beverage series represents a significant improvement and innovation over the classic formula, bringing a fresh upgrade to flavor, texture, packaging, etc. It has revolutionized the concept of a nutritious fruit granulated sports beverage, incorporating fruit granules of apple, peach, pear, and strawberry, with a minimum fruit content of 5%. Furthermore, it contains essential nutrients such as vitamin B6 and B12, offering a rich and fruity taste with added nutritional benefits. With its distinctive fruit granules and chewy texture, this product is a game-changer in the sports beverage market, setting a new trend for fresh fruit sports beverage.
About Tianyun International Holding Limited (Stock Code: 6836.HK)
Tianyun International Holdings Limited (the “Company”) and its subsidiaries (collectively referred to as the “Group”) are principally engaged in (i) the research and development, production and sales of processed fruit packaged in metal containers, plastic cups, glass containers and aluminum foil bags and beverages (ii) trading of fresh fruit. Processed fruit products are sold both under its own brands “Bingo Times”, “fruit zz” and “Tiantong Times” and on an OEM basis. The beverages are sold under its own brand “Shiok Party” and “Demon Fruit Season”.
The Group has been consistently committed to providing its customers with healthy and safe products. As a food enterprise with one of the most comprehensive quality certifications, we rigorously adhere to stringent international production standards and are accredited with BRC (A), IFS Food (High), FDA(FSMA), SC, KOSHER, SMETA and ISO9000, etc. in respect of our production facilities, quality control and management. The Group has also passed the internal food production standards reviews and audits from several UK and US supermarket chains. At the same time, as a Chinese “Equal production line; Equal standard; Equal quality” food production and export enterprise, the Group has been supplying products of consistent quality to domestic and international markets.
The Group was awarded China’s Most Promising Listed Companies by internationally-renowned financial magazine Forbes, and the “2017 Linyi Mayor Quality Award” by the PRC government in 2017. The Group’s new and proprietary researched, developed and produced pure fruit snack food received a national “Certificate of Invention Patent” in 2018. In 2019 and 2022, the Group was awarded the national Hi-tech Enterprise Certificate consecutively. In 2020, the Group was recognised as one of the Most Valuable Chinese Brands for the fourth consecutive year. In 2023, the Chairman and CEO of the Group was selected as one of the “2023 Top 30 ESG Entrepreneurs in the Greater Bay Area” by Forbes China.
HONG KONG, May 3, 2023 – (亞太商訊 via SEAPRWire.com) – 中國領先的品牌加工水果產品銷售商及製造商天韵國際控股有限公司（「天韵國際」及其附屬公司統稱「集團」，股份代號 : 6836.HK）欣然宣佈，全新「享派」鮮果運動飲品系列正式推出，並於同日於香港四季酒店成功舉辦大中華地區發佈會暨飲品體驗派對。活動獲得多位重量級嘉賓及體壇巨星支持，包括：湖北省體操協會會長、前國家體操隊隊員李大雙先生；同為前國家體操隊隊員、奧運金牌得主李小雙先生、團結香港基金顧問及前香港游泳隊代表方力申先生等。一眾嘉賓於活動上分享對運動、運動飲料及體育發展的重要經驗和寶貴意見，現場氣氛熱烈，場面盛大。會場亦設有試飲專區，讓一眾與會者均有機會品嚐全新「享派」鮮果運動飲品系列，體驗市場首創水果粒運動飲料的新鮮能量元素。
Singapore, May 3, 2023 – (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – Infocus International Group is excited to announce the new date for its highly-anticipatedRenewable Energy Power Purchase AgreementsOnline Workshop, commencing on2ndAugust 2023.
In the global marketplace of 2020s, both developed and developing economies urgently need to master the key techniques and models for transforming to renewable generation while strengthening the reliability of new energy markets and systems. These focus on adapting and negotiating the latest models for Renewable Energy Power Purchase Agreements (RE PPAs) and on rapidly attracting new private investments in renewable energy sources. Unlike past fossil-fuel based Independent Power Project (IPP) models that featured standardized take-or-pay contracts – today’s renewable energy markets demand more innovative incentives to attract RE supply, conform to RE generation availability, ensure power system reliability, as well as more attractive and sustainable mixtures of fuel sources. Government power sector strategies are now struggling to choose among different practical incentives for new private investments in the renewable technologies including solar energy, wind power, bio-mass incineration and mini-hydro investments
This interactive 5-session workshop will provide clear explanations of the new models of Renewable Energy PPA risk allocation, of ensuring project bankability, of allowing RE generators to compete in energy markets and power pools. The practical models for RE investment credit enhancements will be demonstrated through a series of real case examples of RE PPA contracts, renewable project finance transactions, and competitive energy markets. Case Studies will includereal examples from Southeast Asia, South Asia, the Middle East, Europe, andNorth America.
Past participant fromEuropean Bank for Reconstruction and Developmentshared“A well delivered course and trainer with deep experience. Particularly valuable sessions included the group work negotiating a PPA.”
“This was well delivered training – covering many aspects both theory and practical.”said a past participant fromMarsh.
Another past participant fromCentral Electricity Boardalso mentioned that,“I wish to express my thanks to Infocus International, for the chance given to follow this training. Since I am an engineer, I come from a very technical background and through this training, I have learned a lot about the purchase agreements’ terms and laws.”
Join us now and learn the practical models and techniques for analysing & structuring, drafting, and negotiating Renewable Energy PPAs for bankable green investments in today’s competitive energy markets.
Why Attend
Best practices from international case studies of successful RE PPAs to avoid common pitfalls
Direct the legal design of RE PPAs based on your own company’s risk profile and corporate goals
Lead strategies for the design and regulation of new competitive electricity markets to attract renewable private power investments
Develop clear incentives for bankable private investments in renewable energy generation
Environmental, social & governance (ESG) impact mitigation techniques to ensure sustainability
Manage successful renewable power project finance transactions
Infocus International is a global business intelligence provider of strategic information and professional services for diverse business communities. We recognise 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. For more information:www.infocusinternational.com.
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Singapore, May 3, 2023 – (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – Chiratae Ventures, India’s largest homegrown venture capital fund, has successfully concluded the fundraising for its first Chiratae Growth Fund (CGF-I), raising INR 1001 cr. On a targeted INR 750 crore, CGF-I has been oversubscribed by 34%. The announcement of the close of CGF-I comes on the heels of Fund 4, which was oversubscribed by 22%. This marks a continued trend of Chiratae’s funds being oversubscribed, highlighting the confidence and faith placed in the firm’s ability to identify and nurture promising startups poised for growth and success.
CGF-I will invest in the growth rounds of market-leading technology startups from its portfolio and other new opportunities, making it a sector-agnostic fund to support the growth and expansion of companies.
CGF-I is supported by Chiratae’s existing investors, including Pratithi (Family Office of Kris Gopalakrishnan, the Co-Founder of Infosys), 57 Stars (a global alternative asset manager) and Manish Choksi (Vice Chairman and non-executive board member of Asian Paints) and his Family Office and, new investors including State Bank of India, India Infoline Limited (IIFL), Axis Bank and others. With this new CGF-I, Chiratae Ventures will continue its mission of supporting innovative technology startups in their growth stage and unlocking their potential.
Chiratae Ventures has a successful track record of investing in early and growth-stage startups over the past 16 years. The Chiratae Funds collectively (across 6 funds) have $1.1 Bn in AUM, 130+ investments, 48 exits, 8 Unicorns, 3 IPOs and a track record of having returned capital to the investors in each of the last 12 years. Chiratae Ventures has been an early backer of technology-led companies such as Bizongo, Curefit, Fibe, Firstcry, Lenskart, Myntra, PolicyBazaar, Pixis, Vayana, and Uniphore, amongst others.
Sudhir Sethi, Founder and Chairman of Chiratae Ventures, said, “We are excited to have raised our first Growth Fund, enabling us to continue supporting the growth and expansion of market-leading technology startups in India and beyond. The oversubscription of the fund by 34% is a testament to the trust and confidence our investors have placed in us. As we embark on this exciting new chapter, we remain committed to identifying and investing in innovative startups that have the potential to drive transformative change and create long-term value. Thank you to our existing investors Pratithi (Family Office of Kris Gopalakrishnan, the Co-Founder of Infosys), 57 Stars (a global alternative asset manager) and Manish Choksi (Vice Chairman and non-executive board member of Asian Paints) and his Family Office and, we welcome the new ones, State Bank of India, IIFL, Axis Bank and others.”
On closing the Chirataes’ first Growth Fund, TC Meenakshi Sundaram, Founder and Vice-Chairman of Chiratae Ventures, said, “The successful fundraising for Chiratae’s First Growth Fund is a testament to the quality of the investment strategy and our team’s ability to identify and support exceptional entrepreneurs. With the Growth Fund -I, we are well-positioned to continue to support promising startups through their growth journey and create value for all stakeholders by becoming market leaders. We thank all our investors for their continued support to Chiratae.”
About Chiratae Ventures
Chiratae Ventures is a 16-year-old Indian technology venture capital fund, which collectively (across 6 funds) has $1.1 Bn AUM, 130+ investments, 48 exits, 8 Unicorns, 3 IPOs and a track record of having returned capital to LPs in each of the last 12 years. The Chiratae funds have investments across sectors such as Consumertech, SaaS, Fintech, and Healthtech and have been early backers of companies such as Myntra, Flipkart, Lenskart, FirstCry, PolicyBazaar, Bizongo, Uniphore, Pixis, and Fibe, amongst many others.
Chiratae Ventures’s Global Advisory board consists of esteemed personalities such as Mr Ratan Tata (Chairman), Mr Kris Gopalakrishnan, Mr Manish Choksi (Vice Chairman Asian Paints), Mr Bruno Raschle (Founder Adveq Zurich), Dr Andreas Hettich (Chairman Hettich Corporation Germany) and Dr Ferzaan Engineer (Founder Cytecare and Nightingale).
In this file image provided by the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, troopers search a pond near Cyril, Okla, on Jan 11, 2023, for Athena Brownfield, a 4-year-old girl missing since Jan 10. Authorities have arrested two people in connection with the girl's disappearance while they continued searching for her Friday, Jan 13, 2023. (PHOTO / OKLAHOMA HIGHWAY PATROL / AP)
HENRYETTA – The bodies of seven people, including two missing teens and a convicted sex offender, were found Monday afternoon on a property near the small Oklahoma city of Henryetta, the county sheriff said.
Corpses believed to be 14-year-old Ivy Webster and 16-year-old Brittany Brewer were found when officers searched the property where the sex offender, Jesse McFadden, lived, Okmulgee County Sheriff Eddy Rice said at a news briefing posted online by television station KOTV in Tulsa.
The Oklahoma Sex Offender registry shows Jesse Lee McFadden, age 39, living at the address where the bodies were found
Other bodies likely included McFadden and members of his family, Rice said, cautioning that none of the victims had yet been formally identified by the county medical examiner.
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The county issued an amber alert earlier Monday saying the two teens were missing, but the alert was called off after the bodies were found.
"Our hearts go out to the families and friends and schoolmates and everyone else," Rice said. "It's just a tragedy."
Rice said officers arrived at about 3 p.m. (2000 GMT) to search the property and found the bodies.
KOTV reported that Brittany Brewer had gone to spend the weekend with the McFadden family, citing her father, Nathan Brewer. She was supposed to have returned home Sunday night but never arrived.
"Brittany was an outgoing person," Brewer told the station in a video posted on its website. "She was actually selected to be Miss Henryetta coming up in July for the National Miss Pageant in Tulsa, and now she ain't gonna make it because she's dead. She's gone."
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McFadden, 39, had been scheduled to begin a trial on Monday for using a cellphone while in prison to send sexual messages to a teenage girl, the station reported.
The Oklahoma Sex Offender registry shows Jesse Lee McFadden, age 39, living at the address where the bodies were found, with a photo that matches the one of McFadden used in local media. It shows that he was convicted of first-degree rape in Oklahoma in 2003.
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Gerald Davidson, a spokesman for the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation, said an individual on Monday told the violent crime task force in the Okmulgee County District Attorney's office that the two girls might be in the presence of someone at the property on Holly Road just outside of Henryetta.
Sheriff's deputies went to the scene twice. The first time, they did not make contact with anyone, but on their second visit they discovered evidence that led them to the bodies, Davidson said.
Moscow, Russia, May 02, 2023 – (SEAPRWire) – The countdown ceremony was held in Kazan and Moscow dedicated to 300 days before the start of the physical culture tournament “Games of the Future 2024” on April 29, 2023.
This unique international event, which has never been held before, will take place from February 23 to March 3, 2024. Several high-ranking officials attended the ceremony, including the chairman of the organizing committee Chernyshenko.
The upcoming games are a unique event that has never been held before. The event will bring together athletes from around the world who will share their knowledge and skills to promote physical culture among youth.
“Games of the Future” will combine esports and traditional sports, video games, virtual and augmented reality tournaments, as well as traditional matches in football, basketball, hockey, and mixed martial arts on one platform.
Chernyshenko previously told Russian media on the same day that participants from more than 100 countries are expected to attend, with 50 already confirming their participation. He also noted that these games will differ from other international sporting events as they will focus on physical education, not just sports results or competitions. With only 300 days left until the start of these historic games, enthusiasm surrounding this milestone is palpable, and it is clear that these games must play an important role in promoting physical activity among young people worldwide. The countdown has officially begun-let’s see what lies ahead.
“We have a lot of work ahead of us, but we already see tremendous interest from around the world,” Chernyshenko said.
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SOURCE: Tatiana Barabanova press-secretary of Games of the Future
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THE SEARCH FOR MALAYSIAN REAL ESTATE ACHIEVERS BEGINS ANEW
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, May 2, 2023 – (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – Malaysia’s leading property portals have jointly launched the 10th Annual PropertyGuru Asia Awards Malaysia in partnership with iProperty—inviting the country’s finest property developers to receive and vie for sought-after hallmarks of excellence in real estate.
The 10th PropertyGuru Asia Awards Malaysia in partnership with iProperty is now accepting submissions until 30 June 2023.
Bringing two of the nation’s most respected awards programmes to set a new single benchmark for excellence in Malaysian real estate, the landmark 10th edition of the PropertyGuru Asia Awards Malaysia in partnership with iProperty is now accepting submissions until 30 June 2023 via: asiapropertyawards.com/nominations
Now in its 10th year of celebrating achievements in property development and design, the search for Malaysia’s finest real estate begins anew at an auspicious time as Malaysia’s economy shows impressive growth. The Malaysian economy expanded by 8.7% YoY in 2022—the highest annual growth recorded since the year 2000 (8.9% YoY). The economy is expected to expand by 4.0% to 5.0 % in 2023, supported by firm domestic demand and ongoing improvements in the labour market.
Although demand for homes is likely to be tempered in the first half of 2023 due to rising interest rates, the second half of the year is shaping up to be more promising as the Chinese economy opens, according to the PropertyGuru Malaysia Property Market Report Q1 2023. The relaxation of Covid-19 measures in China is set to boost the economy in the second half of the year through an increase in tourist arrivals and reduced supply chain disruptions.
Jules Kay, general manager of PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards and Events, said: “We are thrilled to celebrate the landmark 10th edition of the PropertyGuru Asia Awards Malaysia in partnership with iProperty. Built on two strong brands and guided by Malaysia’s most trusted property advisors, our awards programme leverages our combined expertise and network to further raise the benchmark of property development and design in the country. The Awards also serve as a quality benchmark for buyers looking to invest in Malaysia’s finest real estate.”
The black-tie gala celebration is scheduled to take place at The Majestic Hotel Kuala Lumpur, the official venue of the Awards, on Friday, 24 November 2023.
Key dates for the 2023 edition:
30 June 2023 – Entries Close
24-26 July 2023 – Live Judging Days
17-30 July 2023 – People’s Choice Awards voting period
24 November 2023 – Gala Dinner and Awards Ceremony in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
8 December 2023 – Regional Grand Final Gala Presentation in Bangkok, Thailand
The public are also encouraged to submit their nominations before the deadline of entries on 30 June 2023 here: asiapropertyawards.com/nominations
In addition, the People’s Choice Awards will allow consumers and residents in Malaysia to vote for their preferred and most trusted developers, honouring 10 companies that deliver the Best in Trust, Quality, and Value for Money.
Respected leaders, experts
A distinguished panel of judges, comprising 18 respected leaders and experts in real estate consultancy, architecture, interior design, finance, legal, and related fields, will discuss and deliberate over entries during the Live Judging Days in late July 2023.
Datuk Ar. Ezumi Harzani Ismail, president of the Malaysian Institute of Architects: 2020-2022, has been elected chairperson of the independent panel of judges in 2023. He succeeds Dato’ Sr Lau Wai Seang, president of the Royal Institution of Surveyors Malaysia (RISM): 2017-2018, who remains on the panel, to the chairpersonship.
Datuk Ar. Ezumi Harzani Ismail said: “I am so pleased to lead the independent panel of judges of the Awards in Malaysia as the programme recognises the finest real estate in the country for the 10th year running. Along with the independent panel of judges, I join Malaysia’s consumers in helping reward the achievements of the real estate sector and moving the recovering economy towards progress and prosperity. With this year’s entrants and competitors, we will raise the bar of design and development together in Malaysia.”
HLB, the official supervisor of Awards, will oversee the judging and make sure the process is fair, transparent, and credible. John Ler and Kelvin Chew, international contact partner and managing partner for HLB Ler Lum Chew – HLB Malaysia, respectively, will lead the third-party team of supervisors.
Qualifying as the Best in Asia
Main winners from the PropertyGuru Asia Awards Malaysia in partnership with iProperty will qualify to compete for regional accolades at the 18th PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards Grand Final in Bangkok, Thailand on 8 December.
Malaysia’s finest real estate won several ‘Best in Asia’ honours at the 17th PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards Grand Final 2022. KL Wellness City by KL Wellness City Sdn Bhd was named Best Mixed Use Development (Asia) while Infinity8 Reserve JBCC by Infinity Group won Best Co-Working Space (Asia).
Established in 2005, the PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards continue to reward high-calibre work within the industry, encompassing property development, construction, architecture, interior design, and sustainable building practices. The series initially covered Southeast Asia and has expanded over the years to include the region’s dynamic property markets, including Australia, China, Greater Niseko in Japan, and India.
Organised by PropertyGuru Group (NYSE: PGRU), Southeast Asia’s leading property technology company, the 10th PropertyGuru Asia Awards Malaysia in partnership with iProperty are supported by official portal partners PropertyGuru.com.my and iProperty.com.my; official venue The Majestic Hotel Kuala Lumpur; official magazine Property Report by PropertyGuru; and official supervisor HLB.
For more information, email awards@propertyguru.com or visit the official website: AsiaPropertyAwards.com.
ABOUT PROPERTYGURU ASIA PROPERTY AWARDS
PropertyGuru’s Asia Property Awards, established in 2005, are the region’s most exclusive and prestigious real estate awards programme. The Asia Property Awards are recognised as the ultimate hallmark of excellence in the Asian property sector. Boasting an independent panel of industry experts and trusted supervisors, the Awards have an unparalleled reputation for being credible, ethical, fair and transparent.
In 2023, the Awards series is open to more than a dozen key property markets around the region. The exciting gala events welcome senior industry leaders and top media, as well as reach property agents and consumers via live streaming. Recognising excellence within each Asian market with a variety of categories, including green and sustainable development, each local awards programme will culminate in the PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards Grand Final, which takes place after the PropertyGuru Asia Real Estate Summit during ‘PropertyGuru Week’ in December 2023.
PropertyGuru is Southeast Asia’s leading1 PropTech company, and the preferred destination for over 41 million property seekers2to connect with more than 63,000 agents3 monthly to find their dream home. PropertyGuru empowers property seekers with more than 3.2 million real estate listings4, in-depth insights, and solutions that enable them to make confident property decisions across Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, and Vietnam.
PropertyGuru.com.sg was launched in Singapore in 2007 and since then PropertyGuru Group has made the property journey a transparent one for property seekers in Southeast Asia. In the last 15 years, PropertyGuru has grown into a high-growth PropTech company with a robust portfolio of leading property marketplaces across its core markets; award-winning mobile apps; mortgage marketplace, PropertyGuru Finance; and a host of enterprise solutions now under PropertyGuru For Business, including a high-quality developer sales enablement platform, FastKey, DataSense, ValueNet, Awards, events and publications across Asia.
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Singapore, May 2, 2023 – (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – Infocus International Group has just announced the highly recommended Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage (CCUS) online masterclass and it will be commencing live on the 21st August and 6th November 2023.
This course is intended for those in business, commercial and strategically focused roles within the energy sector; in particular those responsible for environmental matters, business sustainability and business transformation in areas such as oil & gas, hydrogen and industrial energy usage.
Attendees will leave with a clearly explained and independent perspective on how, where and why CCUS is happening now and could grow in future – covering the range of technological solutions and business drivers, including policy. In addition to reviewing existing CCUS approaches, the course will highlight new opportunities and integrated value creation possibilities through emerging carbon utilisation options. This will include how the fate of carbon capture links to other aspects of the clean energy transition, such as clean hydrogen production, industrial decarbonisation and the transition away from oil & gas.
One of our past attendees from Solar Clear shared, “This course has provided a good understanding and clearedall false expectations about CCUS and of its cross entanglement to the hydrogen sector and the importance of both for decarbonising the world’s (or part of the world’s) economy.”
“The up-to-date information was provided in course. The materials were available before the course, that is why it was possible to think about questions. The course materials were logically structured. The lecturer was highly professional. The organization of course was wonderful. Thank you very much!”, said a past attendee from Latvenergo.
Another past attendee from CGG Services also mentioned, “Very engaging and informative presenter. Ifound the course to be interesting and full of useful, up to date examples which are highly valuable.”
Understand the most challenging aspects of the clean energy transition & the role of CCUS in addressing them
Examine the various technological aspects of the CCUS value chain, from capture through to storage and/or utilisation pathways
Discuss the key economic and policy variables which will determine how CCUS plays out in different markets
Review up-to-date examples of projects and strategies from around the world, and evaluate the lessons from them
Learn the dynamics of the new competitive environment, including the risks of ‘business as usual’ and the importance of industrial clusters in CCUS deployment
Identify approaches to sustainable strategic planning and new business opportunity assessment
Infocus International is a global business intelligence provider of strategic information and professional services for diverse business communities. We 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. For more information: www.infocusinternational.com
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MANILA, May 2, 2023 – (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – “This is fun! It’s something new and challenging,” said Kimberly, a Filipino test product engineer who spent a day painting houses in Laguna, the Philippines. She is among the thousands of young leaders who joined the 2023 Habitat for Humanity Young Leaders Build, which will culminate tomorrow in a series of virtual and physical events in at least eight countries in the Asia-Pacific region.
Organized annually since 2012, the campaign brings together youth from across the region to support people and families in need of decent housing. This year, campaign participants are back volunteering in full force after a three-year hiatus on physical volunteering activities due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
“The effects of the global pandemic and disruptions of supply chains showed us the vulnerabilities that many young people face, including diminished economic prospects that could put them at risk of long-term inability to own an affordable home. Yet, we at Habitat for Humanity have also seen firsthand through the Young Leaders Build campaign that the youth can be part of the solution by being aware of the urgent need and ready to take action for decent, affordable housing in their communities. We are incredibly grateful that young volunteers and participants have stepped up to raise awareness, mobilize their own networks, and raise funds and other resources in support of our vision of a world where everyone has a decent place to live,” said Luis Noda, Vice-President for Asia-Pacific, Habitat for Humanity International.
During the campaign culmination, more than 600 volunteers are expected to help repair and paint houses, build new homes and community facilities, and organize virtual and physical forums on housing market systems and volunteerism as well as leadership and sustainable communities, among others. Supporters will also raise their voices on social media by posting their photos with the campaign’s flag and sharing their volunteering experience.
Since launching in December during International Volunteers’ Day, the campaign has mobilized at least 500 volunteers from Cambodia, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Nepal, Philippines, and Vietnam. To date, they have helped raise over US$25,000 to help families build or repair the places they call home.
About Habitat for Humanity
Driven by the vision that everyone needs a decent place to live, Habitat for Humanity found its earliest inspirations as a grassroots movement on an interracial community farm in U.S.A. Since its founding in 1976, the housing organization has grown to become a leading global nonprofit working in more than 70 countries. In the Asia-Pacific region since 1983, Habitat for Humanity has supported millions of people to build or improve a place they can call home. Through financial support, volunteering or adding a voice to support affordable housing, everyone can help families achieve the strength, stability and self-reliance they need to build better lives for themselves. To learn more, donate or volunteer, visit habitat.org/asiapacific.
For further information, please contact:
Ms. Angeli Alba-Pascual, AAlba@habitat.org, +63 920 956 3376, or Ms. Michele Soh, MSoh@habitat.org, +65 9233 1544.
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FRANKFURT, DE, May 2, 2023 – (亞太商訊 via SEAPRWire.com) – Sandline Global, a premier eDiscovery, iManage and Litera service provider with primary offices in Frankfurt, Germany, and New York, announced today it has entered into a multi-year strategic partnership to bring Everlaw’s cloud-based service eDiscovery platform to Germany and the wider European market. The agreement enables Sandline to provide its best-in-class services to legal teams, law firms and corporations in Germany with Everlaw’s state-of-the-art technology, rich collaboration features, advanced AI and a modern, intuitive interface for efficient and effective eDiscovery.
“We are thrilled to expand our partnership with Everlaw to serve our law firm and corporate clients in Europe,” said Ralf Kaiser, CTO of Sandline Global. “We look forward to educating the European market on the combined Everlaw-Sandline service offering. And to provide a more comprehensive and streamlined approach to eDiscovery. As a local German team, we help clients navigate the complexities of the German eDiscovery market.”
As regulators in Germany and the EU continue to ramp up new policies and GDPR requirements, legal teams are looking to shore up their privacy, security and compliance stance for litigation and investigations. Legal teams need to be agile and move quickly in order to efficiently and accurately uncover the evidence needed to argue and win cases, but legacy tools based on hosted services and manual processes hold them back.
“As the eDiscovery landscape in Germany becomes more complex with new regulations, Sandline’s expertise plays a critical role in bridging the gap with needed staffing, skills and project management,” said Rich Liu, chief revenue officer at Everlaw. “Legal teams will benefit from an all-in-one eDiscovery service on a cloud-native platform with expertise from a trusted partner who knows the local market. This partnership ensures game-changing outcomes to chart a straighter and more secure path to the truth.”
The combined strengths of Sandline Global and Everlaw, along with their successful track record in supporting United States clients, creates a unique and unparalleled offering for European clients.
On May 3rd and 4th, Sandline Global will showcase Everlaw capabilities at the Legal Revolution Conference in Nuremberg, Germany, with an interactive workshop on the Everlaw platform.
About Sandline
Sandline Global is a premier litigation support and eDiscovery service provider, supporting legal teams in the United States and globally. Sandline specializes in delivering innovative digital evidence solutions with exceptional, high-touch service. With Sandline’s global network of offices and data centers in Frankfurt, Washington D.C., New York City, Taipei, Dubai and Karachi, the firm utilizes best-of-breed technology, custom workflows, and deep industry experience to support complex investigations and litigation matters. In addition to providing forensics, eDiscovery and document review services, Sandline also designs and supports iManage deployments for law firms and legal departments. Learn more: https://www.sandlineglobal.com.
About Everlaw
Everlaw helps legal teams navigate the increasingly complex eDiscovery landscape to chart a straighter path to the truth. Trusted by Fortune 100 corporate counsel, 91 of the Am Law 200, and all 50 state attorneys general, Everlaw’s combination of intuitive experience, advanced technology, and partnership with customers empowers organizations to tackle the most pressing technological challenges-and transform their approach to discovery and litigation in the process. Founded in 2010 and based in Oakland, Calif., Everlaw is funded by top-tier investors, including Andreessen Horowitz, CapitalG, HIG Growth Partners, K9 Ventures, Menlo Ventures, and TPG Growth. Learn more: https://www.everlaw.com.
Paraguayan presidential candidate for the Colorado Party, Santiago Peña (center), celebrates with supporters accompanied by his wife, Leticia Ocampos de Pea (left), after winning the presidential election in Asuncion on April 30, 2023. (PHOTO / AFP)
MEXICO CITY – Paraguay's top electoral court on Sunday confirmed that ruling Colorado Party candidate Santiago Pena won the presidential elections.
According to the Superior Court of Electoral Justice, with more than 96 percent of the ballots counted, Pena garnered close to 43 percent of the votes, widely surpassing his main rival.
Pena will succeed President Mario Abdo Benitez, also from the Colorado Party, to govern for the next five years
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Efrain Alegre, candidate of the Coalition for a New Paraguay, won 27.5 percent of the votes with no chance of gaining on Pena.
Pena will succeed President Mario Abdo Benitez, also from the Colorado Party, to govern for the next five years.
In Sunday's elections, the legislature's 45 senators and 80 deputies were also elected, as were the country's 17 governors.
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According to the court, voter participation was at 63.13 percent.
LANSDALE, PA, May 1, 2023 – (亞太商訊 via SEAPRWire.com) – Greene Tweed, a leading global manufacturer of high-performance thermoplastics, composites, seals, and engineered components, announces its investment plans for a new manufacturing facility in Cheongju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do, Republic of Korea.
Greene Tweed is investing in Korea to support the continued growth of the global semiconductor industry. The company plans to manufacture some of the most widely adopted and advanced elastomer seals that consistently enable reliable performance and meet the most demanding specifications and standards. The facility is expected to start production in early 2024. The new manufacturing site will enable Greene Tweed to increase global capacity, enhance its business continuity plans, and help improve lead times and responsiveness for their global customers.
“Greene Tweed has a history of investing to support future growth that enables the company’s long-term operational capabilities & continued innovation, and increases our capacity to facilitate our customers’ growth. This new Korean manufacturing site will help enable our customers’ technology roadmaps and growth plans,” said Magen Buterbaugh, President and CEO.
The groundbreaking ceremony for the facility is planned for June, with construction estimated to be completed in early 2024. The new facility will combine Greene Tweed’s proven and tested technologies with advances in automation to manufacture products at the high standards that customers demand and expect. While the facility may eventually produce additional product lines, the new capacity will initially be dedicated to Greene Tweed’s Chemraz(R) product line, a leading brand for sealing solutions to semiconductor, energy, and industrial markets. “The facility will focus on creating value and improving delivery time to customers. Over the last few years, the instability in the global supply chain has been every customer’s top priority. Greene Tweed continues to prioritize our customers’ needs by investing in technology and operation efficiency. We are excited to continue growing our capacity and capability to better support the global demand for our products,” says Thyag Sadasiwan, Business Unit Director – Chemraz(R).
The announcement of the investment was made by Allon Bloch, Chairman of Greene Tweed, at a forum hosted by the US Chamber of Commerce’s US-Korea Business Council, with Yoon Suk Yeol, President of the Republic of Korea. The company would like to thank the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy, as well as the Korea Trade Investment Promotion Agency for their support of this project.
To learn more about Greene Tweed’s full range of capabilities, visit: https://www.gtweed.com/.
Greene Tweed is a leading global manufacturer of high-performance thermoplastics, composites, seals, and engineered components. Combining more than 150 years of technical expertise and commercial knowledge in a variety of markets, Greene Tweed collaborates with customers to develop engineered solutions that meet challenging performance requirements of the aerospace/defense, energy, semiconductor, industrial, life sciences, and chemical processing industries.
Greene Tweed products are sold and distributed worldwide. For additional information, call +1.215.256.9521, or visit http://www.gtweed.com.
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Toyota City, Japan, May 1, 2023 – (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – TOYOTA GAZOO Racing won an exciting one-two victory in the 6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps after a spectacular third round of the 2023 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) in Belgium.
Mike Conway, Kamui Kobayashi and Jose Maria Lopez won the race from pole position in the #7 GR010 HYBRID to earn a Hypercar hat-trick for TOYOTA GAZOO Racing from the opening three races of 2023, following the team’s victories in Sebring and Portimao.
A remarkable fightback from a back-row start saw Sebastien Buemi, Brendon Hartley and Ryo Hirakawa, in the #8 GR010 HYBRID, earn an unexpected second place. They now lead the drivers’ World Championship by five points over the #7 crew.
Its seventh consecutive Spa victory means TOYOTA GAZOO Racing takes a 33-point World Championship lead over Ferrari into the centenary edition of the Le Mans 24 Hours on 10-11 June, the mid-point in the seven-race season.
Multiple incidents, changing weather and close battles throughout the 37-car field entertained a 72,000-strong crowd as a record 13 Hypercars fought for supremacy around the spectacular 7.004km Spa circuit, located just 120km from the team’s base in Cologne, Germany.
The action began right from the start when Mike led away on dry tyres, despite light rain. He dropped to seventh against competitors on wet tyres, but soon had a grip advantage and took sixth prior to a safety car period. Sebastien, also on dry tyres, made up an impressive 15 places on the opening lap.
The GR010 HYBRIDs charged through the field at the restart. Mike went from sixth to the lead in just over a lap whilst Sebastien cleared the LMP2 field and took seventh by lap 10. He maintained that momentum, passing the Glickenhaus and #5 Porsche on his way to fourth before the first pit stops.
Mike extended his lead to 30secs until the second-placed #3 Cadillac crashed after the 90-minute mark, and the resulting safety car closed the field. That incident put Sebastien into third and the GR010 HYBRIDs were soon running one-two after the Porsche #6 suffered a technical issue early in the third hour.
Jose took the wheel of the #7 and stretched his lead over Ryo, who was struggling with balance issues in the #8. He led by around a minute at half distance, but the gap was again reduced by another safety car period, midway through the fourth hour.
Jose held a slender lead when he handed the #7 to Kamui with just under two hours remaining. Brendon replaced Ryo in the #8 and briefly led, until Kamui overtook thanks to his hotter tyres, but the battle was put on hold moments later due to yet another safety car.
That set up a grandstand finish between the GR010 HYBRIDs with little separating the pair in the closing stages. With 45 minutes remaining, they made their final pit stops and Kamui resumed just behind Brendon, but closing fast after setting the fastest lap of the race.
A thrilling overtake at Raidillon put the #7 back in front and Kamui stretched his lead, taking the chequered flag after 148 laps to earn the #7 GR010 HYBRID’s second win of the season, by 16.637secs from Brendon in a perfect preparation for the Le Mans 24 Hours on 10-11 June.
Kamui Kobayashi (Team Principal and driver, car #7):
“That was a fantastic job from the whole team to get the maximum result possible from this race. Thank you to the team and everyone who supports us for their big effort to achieve this. It was absolutely amazing to drive the GR010 HYBRID here at Spa, especially in front of a such a crowd. I really felt a big support today; I have never seen so many spectators around here. It has been a challenging week, particularly in terms of tyre management. When you have new tyres you have massive grip but you get degradation so it was not easy to decide how much to push. We can be very happy to be here with a one-two after no issues during the race, considering how challenging it has been. In my stint I was fighting with the #8 car and it is never easy to fight against your team-mate but I think we made a good show. Now we aim to keep this going for Le Mans.”
Kamui Kobayashi (Team Principal and driver, car #7):
“That was a fantastic job from the whole team to get the maximum result possible from this race. Thank you to the team and everyone who supports us for their big effort to achieve this. It was absolutely amazing to drive the GR010 HYBRID here at Spa, especially in front of a such a crowd. I really felt a big support today; I have never seen so many spectators around here. It has been a challenging week, particularly in terms of tyre management. When you have new tyres you have massive grip but you get degradation so it was not easy to decide how much to push. We can be very happy to be here with a one-two after no issues during the race, considering how challenging it has been. In my stint I was fighting with the #8 car and it is never easy to fight against your team-mate but I think we made a good show. Now we aim to keep this going for Le Mans.”
Mike Conway (Driver, car #7):
“It was a crazy race but a great result for both cars. It was a tricky call at the beginning on the tyres but we knew it probably wasn’t going to rain again. We just had to survive as best we could. I lost a lot of positions but when the track dried, we had the right tyres and I picked off the guys ahead. The race went well but it was hard because as soon as we built a gap, it was eroded by a safety car. We made some good calls and Kamui and Jose did mega stints, pushing all the way to the end. Car #8 did well to finish second, so I am really happy to get such a result for the team.”
Jose Maria Lopez (Driver, car #7):
“I am very happy for the team to get a one-two from such a difficult race. As usual here at Spa the track conditions were challenging. We made a tough call to start with slicks on a damp track but it really paid off, thanks to Mike’s great stint. There were different emotions during the race; endurance racing is always like this. At one point I had a comfortable lead then the safety car reset it to zero. I had cars behind me on better tyres so had to deal with that. It was a brilliant performance by everyone on the team; the engineers, pit crew, Mike and Kamui, and of course the #8 car. I am so happy for everyone who worked very, very hard this weekend. It has not been easy but it paid off.”
Sebastien Buemi (Driver, car #8):
“Second place is a great recovery drive. Starting 36th on the grid and coming back to second place, after actually fighting for the win, is a real achievement. The win for car #7 makes it a perfect day and I am really happy for the team. It was an eventful race, particularly at the beginning with the rain, but I tried to stay out of trouble and just continue to move up the field. This is a good preparation for Le Mans; now we can get ready for June.”
Brendon Hartley (Driver, car #8):
“It is an amazing result for the whole team and a big recovery job from our car. Sebastien made an amazing start in tricky conditions and got through the field cleanly, after the team made the right call on tyres. That was a big decision, but it was the right one. Car #7 deserved the victory because they had a little more pace than us today, particularly in the middle part of the race. We went in a different direction on set-up; I couldn’t challenge Kamui in the final stint. We were one set of tyres down after what happened in qualifying so we can be very happy to finish second and take these points.”
Ryo Hirakawa (Driver, car #8):
“Considering our starting position, I am quite happy with this result. It was not easy all week, but we kept fighting and never gave up. Big thanks to the engineers, mechanics and of course Sebastien and Brendon who drove really well, for making it possible to recover a strong result after the disappointment in qualifying. A one-two for the team is the perfect result and the best preparation for Le Mans. Now I am looking forward to that.”
6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps – Result:
1st #7 TOYOTA GAZOO Racing 148 laps
2nd #8 TOYOTA GAZOO Racing +16.637secs
3rd #51 Ferrari AF Corse (Pier Guidi/Calado/Giovinazzi) +1min 14.439secs
4th #5 Porsche Penske (Cameron/Christensen/Makowiecki) +1min 17.264secs
5th #2 Cadillac Racing (Bamber/Lynn/Westbrook) +1 lap
6th #38 Hertz Team Jota (Da Costa/Stevens/Ye) +1 lap
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In this handout picture released by the Secretary of Security and Citizen Protection of Nayarit, rescuers work at the site of a bus accident in Compostela, Nayarit state, Mexico, on April 30, 2023. (HANDOUT / SECRETARY OF SECURITY AND CITIZEN PROTECTION OF NAYARIT / AFP)
MEXICO CITY – At least 18 people were killed and 33 injured when a bus fell off a cliff in western Mexico, local authorities said Sunday.
The prosecutor's office in Nayarit, the state where the accident occurred, said the vehicle fell some 15 meters down a ravine on Saturday night, on a highway that connects state capital Tepic and the tourist destination of Puerto Vallarta.
"From the first moment, we have worked in a coordinated manner with the various federal and state authorities to provide immediate attention to victims," the prosecutor's office said in a statement shared on Twitter.
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Authorities reported that 11 women and seven men were killed. At least 11 minors have been transferred to hospitals for medical attention.
