Abraclean Launches Singapore’s First Recycled Glass Abrasive Plant ACN Newswire

Abraclean Launches Singapore’s First Recycled Glass Abrasive Plant

February 6, 2023
Singapore, Feb 6, 2023 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Minister for Sustainability and the Environment, Ms Grace Fu, inaugurated ABRABLAST Singapore's first recycled glass abrasive manufacturing plant in Abraclean (Asia Pacific) Pte Ltd at 46 Pioneer Sector 2, Singapore 628396. Present for the launch were Gurmit Singh, Chairman- Abraclean and Colonel (Ret) Lau Kee Siong- Director.From (L) Xiang Xiang, MD-Abraclean Asia Pacific Pvt LTd, Gurmit Singh, Chairman, Abrablast, Minister Grace Fu and KS Lau, Director, Abraclean at the launch of AbrablastABRABLAST is a proprietary and a registered trademark in Singapore. Abraclean holds a General Waste Disposal Facility licence issued by the National Environment Agency (NEA), to receive, store, process or treat glass waste. The facility is licensed with a design capacity of 50 tonnes per day. We are a "Social Enterprise" moving towards building a Circular Economy.Gurmit Singh, Chairman, Abraclean quips, "Sustainability is not just a vertical but also a horizontal layer that cuts across various industries. We are supporting Singapore's circular economy to ensure we recycle the glass and put it to use without harming Gaia (earth). We advocate for Singapore's Zero Waste Masterplan and believe this move will benefit the country such as contributing to raise recycling glass waste. We can process 40 tonnes daily, approximately 1,000 tonnes a month and 12,000 tonnes per year. This represents, about 16% of glass waste generated in Singapore. By recycling glass in this way, we will save on energy and reduce the carbon footprint. With a zero waste solution we further aspire to lower the landfill burden."About Abraclean (Asia Pacific) Pte LtdIncepted in the year 2017, Abraclean is a one stop solution company for Blasting and Coating Services. We partner with International Brands of Protective coatings to meet the standards of industry. The company has considerable experience in blasting and coating, corrosion protection by providing proper surface preparation and utilizing various coatings. ABRABLAST represents our first step towards zero waste.Bloomingdale PR Pte Ltd Ganesh Somwanshi+65 9779 1286ganesh@bloomingdalepr.com Copyright 2023 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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Asia Pacific Cell & Gene Research: Novotech is Growing 50% Faster than ROW ACN Newswire

Asia Pacific Cell & Gene Research: Novotech is Growing 50% Faster than ROW

February 3, 2023
SYDNEY, AU, Feb 3, 2023 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Novotech, the leading Asia Pacific focused biotech specialist CRO and recipient of the Asia Pacific Cell & Gene Therapy Clinical Trials Excellence award, said the number of cell & gene therapy trials in the region was growing 50% faster than ROW. The majority of trials are in oncology, specifically for blood cancers, viral infections, and solid tumors.Novotech, which has extensive experience in cell & gene therapy clinical trials, is sponsoring the 6th Annual Cell And Gene Therapy Innovation Summit in Berlin, Germany (15-16 February 2023).The company recently acquired EastHORN, a European CRO with clinical, medical and regulatory expertise in multiple strategically important locations across the continent. The acquisition is part of Novotech's global expansion program in Europe and the US.The acquisition means biotech clients can access Novotech's unique and unparalleled suite of early to late-phase CRO services across Europe and the US, with a specialist focus on Asia Pacific where the company has built a reputation for delivering high-quality expedited clinical trials. The latest data shows Asia Pacific is the fastest-growing region globally for cell & gene therapy trials representing more than a third of all cell & gene studies, with China leading in the region.The region already accounts for over a third of cell & gene therapy trial activity and shows a nearly 50% faster growth rate in cell & gene therapy trials compared to ROW between 2016 and 2021. China shows a 15% faster growth rate than the ROW. After oncology, the majority of cell & gene trials are in infectious diseases, CNS, and cardiovascular diseases.In addition, the Asia Pacific is the leading location globally for CAR-T trials with China attracting ~60% of all CAR-T trials globally between 2015-2022.Novotech CEO Dr. John Moller said: "Cell & gene therapy research typically presents another level of complexity and regulatory processes which means an experienced CRO partner is vital. Our deep experience, exceptional site and investigator relationships - which also translates to patent access - our project management approach focused on problem-solving, ownership and flexibility, and our investments in data and technology combine to deliver the service biotechs need in this specialist sector for success."Novotech has recently been benchmarked as a top 10 CRO among the world's leading CROs, selected for the Asia-Pacific Contract Research Organization Company of the Year Award, and has signed 45 Leading Site Partnership agreements over the last 3 years.Download our latest data report:Evolution of Clinical Trials in the Asia Pacific Region Compared to the US and the EU5https://novotech-cro.com/whitepapers/evolution-clinical-trials-asia-pacific-region-compared-us-and-eu5About Novotech (Novotech-CRO.com)Novotech is internationally recognized as the leading Asia Pacific centred biotech Contract Research Organization (CRO) with global execution capabilities. Novotech is a clinical CRO with labs, phase I facilities, drug development consulting services and FDA regulatory expertise and has experience in over 3,700 pre-clinical and clinical projects, including Phase I to Phase IV clinical trials and bioequivalence studies. Novotech is positioned to serve biotech clients conducting clinical trials in Asia Pacific, the US and Europe. Novotech has over 2,700 staff working across offices in 20 geographies. For more information visit https://novotech-cro.com/contactMedia ContactDavid Jamescommunications@novotech-cro.comAU: +61 2 8218 2144 USA: +1 415 951 3228Asia: +65 3159 3427 Copyright 2023 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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RHTLaw Asia strengthens Litigation & Dispute Resolution Practice through merger with ChangAroth Chambers ACN Newswire

RHTLaw Asia strengthens Litigation & Dispute Resolution Practice through merger with ChangAroth Chambers

February 1, 2023
SINGAPORE, Feb 1, 2023 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Singapore headquartered regional law firm RHTLaw Asia has merged with ChangAroth Chambers LLC to strengthen its Litigation & Dispute Resolution Practice with the addition of Appropriate Dispute Resolution veteran Mr Anil Changaroth and his team. Mr Changaroth has been appointed a Partner in RHTLaw Asia.Mr Azman Jaafar, Managing Partner of RHTLaw Asia, and Mr Anil Changaroth, Partner of RHTLaw Asia [L-R]Mr Changaroth, who is an internationally accredited mediator and arbitrator, previously managed ChangAroth Chambers' practice with a focus on Appropriate Dispute Resolution in the areas of commercial, civil, criminal matters and corporate advisory work in particular infrastructure, building and construction projects.Mr Changaroth, said, "The merger enables us to widen our reach with our core capabilities now complemented by RHTLaw Asia's regional access and ONERHT's multidisciplinary professional services. We see significant opportunities for growth in conflict avoidance and appropriate dispute resolution including with collabrative contracting in building, construction and infrastructure as projects resume post-Covid. In the ASEAN region, sustained economic growth and urbanization will boost the construction of transport and energy infrastructure as well as urban built environment projects."RHTLaw Asia Managing Partner, Mr Azman Jaafar, said, "We will continue to strengthen our practice through synergistic opportunities here in Singapore and the region. The talents at ChangAroth Chambers LLC are a welcome addition to our team as we roll out our new ONERHT Client UX strategy together with our core multidisciplinary capabilities."A multilingual advocate in facilitative and restorative justice, Mr Changaroth is an experienced conflict avoidance and dispute resolution practitioner who has represented parties from across the Asia Pacific region. With graduate certificates in Law and Technology, AI and Machine Learning, and Diversity-Equity-Inclusion, Mr Changaroth also holds a Master of Science in Construction Law and Arbitration from Kings College London and the National University of Singapore. About RHTLaw Asia LLPRHTLaw Asia LLP is a leading regional law firm headquartered in Singapore with a network of offices in 16 jurisdictions in Asia, Oceania, Middle East and Africa under the ASEAN Plus Group (APG) comprising over 2,000 lawyers. We help clients understand the local challenges, navigate the regional complexity to deliver the competitive advantage for their businesses in Asia. We are also the Singapore member of the Interlex Group, a global network of leading law firms. RHTLaw Asia collaborates with ONERHT, an integrated network of multidisciplinary professional services, through entities which are not affiliates, branches, or subsidiaries of RHTLaw Asia LLP. For more details, please visit www.rhtlawasia.com About ONERHTSince 2011, RHTLaw Asia's founding team aspired to develop a second engine of growth through ONERHT, an independent ecosystem of professional services, associated companies and networks, complementing RHTLaw's full service legal offerings. Together as ONE, we deliver comprehensive integrated business solutions. For more details, please visit www.onerht.com For media queries, please contact:Elliot Siow / elliot.siow@rhtgoc.com / +65 8375 0417 Copyright 2023 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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Novotech is Gold Sponsor at Biotech Showcase 2023 ACN Newswire

Novotech is Gold Sponsor at Biotech Showcase 2023

December 20, 2022
SYDNEY, AU, Dec 20, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Novotech, the Asia Pacific centered biotech specialist CRO is proud to be Gold Sponsor at Biotech Showcase 2023. Novotech CEO Dr. John Moller and experts from the Novotech US and Asia Pacific teams will be attending the conference.Meetings can be scheduled via the PartneringOne portal. https://informaconnect.com/biotech-showcase/partnering/Novotech will share the Asia Pacific advantages for expedited clinical trials, where biotechs have access to Novotech's vast patient populations, strong local regulatory knowledge, extensive site and KOL networks, and reputation for data quality.Novotech has more than 50 Leading Site Partnership agreements with major medical research institutions in Asia Pacific delivering exclusive benefits for sponsors.The latest industry research publication by GlobalData and Novotech found almost 50% of new trials globally have sites in Asia Pacific. According to the new publication titled "State of the Global Biotech Landscape: Where the Opportunities Lie", demand for Asia Pacific trial sites is strong with almost half of the more than 27,000 clinical trials initiated in 2021 having sites in Asia Pacific. The data shows almost 12,900 of the new trials had sites in Asia Pacific.Download the report here https://novotech-cro.com/whitepapers/state-global-biotech-landscape-where-opportunities-lieThe report also noted that the Asia Pacific region, which has more than 6,772 trial sites each with access to an average of 2,136 million people, has considerable underutilized capacity presenting an opportunity for growth in multinational trials in the region. Novotech this month was awarded the Frost & Sullivan Company of the Year Award 2022 for Best Practices in the Asia-Pacific contract research organization industry. Novotech has been a recipient of the Frost & Sullivan Asia Pacific Best Practices awards since 2006.Frost & Sullivan said: "Our approach involves the deployment of best practices and strategic analytics across a value chain. Against this backdrop, Frost & Sullivan recognizes Novotech for its valuable achievement. Novotech addresses the global drug development market's unmet needs with a strong leadership focus that incorporates client-centric strategies with best-practice implementation. From feasibility assessments to regulatory submission support, data management, medical monitoring, and project management, the company provides a 360-degree approach to drug development for its biotech clients."Novotech also recently produced a new publication for biotechs considering China for their clinical research, and the relevant processes required for global regulatory approvals. The report details regulatory requirements for biotechs including NDA and IND processes as well as ex-US research guidance for a successful US FDA approval pathway. Novotech provides the relevant regulatory knowledge and drug development pathways specifically designed to support the US FDA approval process, avoiding delays and additional costs.Download whitepaper here https://novotech-cro.com/whitepapers/china-biotech-landscape-opportunities-china-and-path-usfda-approvalNovotech has also recently been benchmarked as a top 10 CRO among the world's leading CROs, is a finalist in the prestigious Scrip awards, and has just been awarded the Gene & Cell Therapy Excellence Award. About Novotech - https://novotech-cro.comNovotech is internationally recognized as the leading Asia Pacific centred contract research organization (CRO) with global execution capabilities. Novotech is a clinical CRO with labs, phase I facilities, and drug development consulting services. It has accumulated experience in over 3,700 pre-clinical and clinical projects, including Phase I to Phase IV clinical trials and bioequivalence studies. Novotech is positioned to serve biopharmaceutical clients conducting clinical trials in Asia, the US and globally. Novotech has over 2500 staff working across our offices in 13 geographies. For more information visit https://novotech-cro.com/contactMedia ContactDavid JamesE: communications@novotech-cro.comAU: +61 2 8218 2144 USA: +1 415 951 3228Asia: +65 3159 3427 Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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Women in power take centre stage at PropertyGuru Asia Real Estate Summit VIP Cocktail Party ACN Newswire

Women in power take centre stage at PropertyGuru Asia Real Estate Summit VIP Cocktail Party

December 16, 2022
BANGKOK, THAILAND, Dec 16, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - PropertyGuru Group (NYSE: PGRU), ("PropertyGuru" or the "Company"), Southeast Asia's leading property technology company, launched its annual celebration of outstanding female leaders in the region at the PropertyGuru Asia Real Estate Summit (ARES) VIP Cocktail Party on 8 December 2022 in Bangkok, Thailand.Themed 'Celebrating Power Women in Real Estate', this exclusive gathering sponsored by PropertyGuru for Business stresses the importance of equality in real estate and tech, which was among the crucial themes discussed at ARES 2022 during its thought leadership summit themed 'Adaptive Reinvention'.While more diverse representation in real estate has improved, the lack of women in senior leadership roles is still apparent. A study conducted by Urban Land Institute's Women's Leadership Initiative in major Asia Pacific countries revealed that merely 37 percent of women are in top positions, while 50 percent identified how company policies, including maternity/familial leaves and flexible work hours, are critical to their success and advancement. PropertyGuru Group is committed to driving diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace and alongside their partners, "We are building for the future - a future that is more equitable, a future where more of us can have a fair shot at equal opportunities in life. Be it housing, job opportunities, community contribution, and more" said Ho Shyn Yee, Managing Director of Data and Software Solutions and executive sponsor of Women in Leadership at PropertyGuru Group.This year, ARES' focus on DEI is greater than ever, granting the stage to over 50 percent of women and members of the LGBTQ+ community. To showcase their valuable contributions to the industry, the ARES VIP Cocktail Party honoured four outstanding women leaders from across the region, such as Cyndy Tan Jarabata, the President of TAJARA Leisure & Hospitality Group, Inc. and the first female chairperson of the PropertyGuru Philippines Property Awards.Upon receiving the honour, she said: "There is still so much opportunity in the Philippine property sector and no limit to what we can achieve. We need to be consistent in creating value for our community and differentiate offerings in order to build better in today's built environment."Loemongga Haoemasan, the President Director at Asiana Group (Indonesia) and an esteemed speaker at this year's ARES, was also one of the honourees of the evening. With this recognition, she hopes that, "PropertyGuru's continued support to equality will open many doors and opportunities for other women in the industry and we can inspire others." Sarena Cheah, Managing Director of the Property Division at Sunway Berhad, who was also the Real Estate Personality of the Year recipient at the PropertyGuru Asia Awards Malaysia in 2020, echoes her sentiment, saying, "I hope that each of us continue to celebrate the Power in Women for many years to come as we pursue in creating positive influences to our homes, society, and nation, together."Suphin Mechuchep, the Chairperson at JLL Thailand and PropertyGuru Thailand Property Awards, expresses her gratitude for the honour, "When I chose to start my work life in real estate 30 years ago, I knew that I would have a great opportunity to develop my career path in this major sector that touches everyone's life. But I didn't expect to come this far. I feel very delighted and honoured to be named as one of the ARES Power Women."As a token, these inspiring women were given equally inspiring necklaces from Fugeelah. Established by Deborah Henry in 2017 with support from UNHCR & Rotary Malaysia, this women-led conscious jewellery brand has been at the forefront of educating, employing, and empowering refugee children and youth. The brand's main objective is to contribute to sustainably managing Fugee School, a non-profit organisation, so it can continue to offer free education and support for all refugees. Magali Du Parc Crosta, co-founder and senior strategic advisor at Baan Dek Foundation, as well as founder of Thai social enterprise Dao Ethical Gifts, was among the notable women present at the celebration. As an enterprise that empowers women in marginalised communities, through the establishment of Dao, Magali "envisions a world where vulnerable women are able to realise their childhood dreams, gain a newfound sense of ambition, and thrive in safer communities."PropertyGuru Asia Real Estate Summit (ARES 2022) is supported by official MICE partner Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB); official partner PropertyGuru for Business; official channel partners History and Lifetime; official magazine and podcast Property Report by PropertyGuru; official PR partner Artemis Associates; media partners d+a Magazine, Esquire PH, Hot Magazine, People Asia, REm Thailand, Southeast Asia Globe, The Grid, and Think of Living; official ESG partner Baan Dek Foundation; official charity partner Liter of Light; and supporting associations Green Building Consulting & Engineering, IFC - Building Resilience Index, IFC - Excellence in Design for Greater Efficiencies, and REHDA Institute.For more information, visit AsiaRealEstateSummit.com or email ares@propertyguru.com.PropertyGuru Group contacts:Speakers & Corporate:Richard Allan AquinoHead of Brand & Marketing ServicesTel: +66 92 954 4154Email: allan@propertyguru.com Sponsorships:Kanittha Srithongsuk Regional Manager of Awards SponsorshipTel: +66 87 708 5237Email: kanittha@propertyguru.com Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. 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Olympus Named to Dow Jones Sustainability World Index for Two Consecutive Years JCN Newswire

Olympus Named to Dow Jones Sustainability World Index for Two Consecutive Years

December 16, 2022
TOKYO, Dec 16, 2022 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Olympus Corporation (Olympus), a global medtech company committed to making people's lives healthier, safer and more fulfilling, announced that it has been selected for inclusion in the 2022 Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI World) and the 2022 Dow Jones Sustainability Asia Pacific Index (DJSI Asia Pacific), both among the most globally recognized corporate sustainability indices. Olympus has been named to the DJSI World for two consecutive years and DJSI Asia Pacific for four.The Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI) are corporate sustainability evaluation indices for environmental, social, and governance (ESG) investment. Jointly developed by S&P Dow Jones Indices and RobecoSAM, the DJSI track the financial performances of leading companies according to ESG criteria. These indices are updated annually to include companies with excellent corporate sustainability practices.In 2022, 332 companies were selected as DJSI World members from approximately 3,500 companies worldwide in 61 industry sectors, and 156 companies were selected as DJSI Asia Pacific members from approximately 600 companies assessed in the region. Olympus is one of only 8 out of 64 companies to have been included in the DJSI World Health Care Equipment & Supplies sector. The company's scores on Access to Healthcare, Talent Attraction & Retention, Tax Strategy, Environmental Policy & Management Systems were of particular note, being not only highly rated, but having also been improved over last year's scores. In addition to the DJSI World and Asia Pacific, Olympus was also named to the FTSE4Good Index Series and FTSE Blossom Japan Index.Stefan Kaufmann; Director, Executive Officer, and Chief Administrative Officer of Olympus, stated: "It is a great honor for Olympus to again be selected for the DJSI World and Asia Pacific. In order to realize Our Purpose of Making people's lives healthier, safer and more fulfilling, we have taken various initiatives to contribute to society, positioning ESG as one of the most important strategic pillars in our Corporate Strategy. We are proud to be included in the DJSI World and Asia Pacific for consecutive years as evidence of our continuous evolution as well as our high reputation in ESG from stakeholders. We will further accelerate our efforts to realize a sustainable society."Based on Our Purpose, Olympus believes that the sustainability of a company will be recognized primarily by meeting the demands and expectations of society and fulfilling responsibilities through dialogue with all stakeholders. The company will continue to contribute to creating a sustainable society by actively engaging in activities that incorporate ESG perspectives to fulfill its corporate social responsibilities on a global scale.For more information on Olympus' ESG initiatives, please refer to its Integrated Report 2022[1] and the Sustainability page on its website[2].[1] https://www.olympus-global.com/ir/data/integratedreport/2022.html?page=ir[2] https://www.olympus-global.com/csr/About OlympusOlympus is passionate about creating customer-driven solutions for the medical, life sciences, and industrial equipment industries. For more than 100 years, Olympus has focused on making people's lives healthier, safer and more fulfilling by helping to detect, prevent, and treat disease; furthering scientific research; and ensuring public safety. Olympus is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, with more than 30,000 employees worldwide in nearly 40 countries and regions. For more information, visit www.olympus-global.com and follow our global Twitter account: @Olympus_Corp ( https://twitter.com/olympus_corp ).Media contact:Mieko YamadaGlobal-Public_Relations@olympus.comOlympus Corp [TYO: 7733] [ADR: OCPNY] [GDR: OLYS] https://www.olympus-global.com Copyright 2022 JCN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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Data Shows 50% of New Trials Have Sites in Asia Pacific ACN Newswire

Data Shows 50% of New Trials Have Sites in Asia Pacific

December 15, 2022
SYDNEY, AU, Dec 15, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Novotech, the Asia Pacific centered biotech specialist CRO said the latest industry research publication by GlobalData and Novotech found almost 50% of new trials had sites in Asia Pacific.According to the new publication titled "State of the Global Biotech Landscape: Where the Opportunities Lie", demand for Asia Pacific trial sites is strong with almost half of the more than 27,000 clinical trials initiated in 2021 having sites in Asia Pacific. The data shows almost 12,900 of the new trials had sites in Asia Pacific.Download the report here https://novotech-cro.com/whitepapers/state-global-biotech-landscape-where-opportunities-lieThe report also noted that the Asia Pacific region, which has more than 6,772 trial sites each with access to an average of 2,136 million people, has considerable underutilized capacity presenting an opportunity for growth in multinational trials in the region. In addition, analysis of trial growth trends found that Asia Pacific has also seen high phase-level growth over the 5-year analysis period to 2022.- Phases I and II were dominated by Asia Pacific, which served as a trial location in 57% and 49% of trials, respectively.- US and EU remained stable at approximately 20% at phases I through III.- RoW representation is low in phases I and II but on par with the US and EU in phase III.Novotech this month was awarded the Frost & Sullivan Company of the Year Award 2022 for Best Practices in the Asia-Pacific contract research organization industry. Novotech has been a recipient of the Frost & Sullivan Asia Pacific Best Practices awards since 2006. Frost & Sullivan identifies companies that consistently develop growth strategies based on a visionary understanding of the future, and effectively address new challenges and opportunities. Frost & Sullivan said: "Our approach involves the deployment of best practices and strategic analytics across a value chain. Against this backdrop, Frost & Sullivan recognizes Novotech for its valuable achievement. Novotech addresses the global drug development market's unmet needs with a strong leadership focus that incorporates client-centric strategies with best-practice implementation. From feasibility assessments to regulatory submission support, data management, medical monitoring, and project management, the company provides a 360-degree approach to drug development for its biotech clients."In response to the Company of the Year Award announcement, Novotech CEO Dr. John Moller said this award is a credit to our entire global team which has decades of biotech drug development experience. "Our global clients benefit from access to our expert teams in Asia Pacific, which is the fastest-growing clinical trial region, due to its vast patient populations and sophisticated medical research infrastructure. Our consistent investment in advanced training and technology systems combine to deliver a specialist full-service biotech CRO solution."Novotech also recently produced a new publication for biotechs considering China for their clinical research, and the relevant processes required for global regulatory approvals. The report details regulatory requirements for biotechs including NDA and IND processes as well as ex-US research guidance for a successful US FDA approval pathway. Novotech provides the relevant regulatory knowledge and drug development pathways specifically designed to support the US FDA approval process, avoiding delays and additional costs.Download whitepaper here https://novotech-cro.com/whitepapers/china-biotech-landscape-opportunities-china-and-path-usfda-approvalNovotech has also recently been benchmarked as a top 10 CRO among the world's leading CROs, is a finalist in the prestigious Scrip awards, and has just been awarded the Gene & Cell Therapy Excellence Award. In Asia Pacific Novotech has more than 50 Leading Site Partnership agreements with major medical research institutions delivering exclusive benefits for sponsors.About Novotech - https://novotech-cro.comNovotech is internationally recognized as the leading Asia Pacific centred contract research organization (CRO) with global execution capabilities. Novotech is a clinical CRO with labs, phase I facilities, and drug development consulting services. It has accumulated experience in over 3,700 pre-clinical and clinical projects, including Phase I to Phase IV clinical trials and bioequivalence studies. Novotech is positioned to serve biopharmaceutical clients conducting clinical trials in Asia, the US and globally. Novotech has over 2500 staff working across our offices in 13 geographies. For more information visit https://novotech-cro.com/contactMedia ContactDavid Jamescommunications@novotech-cro.comAU: +61 2 8218 2144 USA: +1 415 951 3228Asia: +65 3159 3427 Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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PropertyGuru Asia Real Estate Summit 2022 calls for responsible innovation and adaptive reinvention ACN Newswire

PropertyGuru Asia Real Estate Summit 2022 calls for responsible innovation and adaptive reinvention

December 15, 2022
HONG KONG, Dec 15, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - PropertyGuru Group (NYSE: PGRU), Southeast Asia's leading property technology company, has returned its thought leadership platform, the PropertyGuru Asia Real Estate Summit (ARES), to the physical stage, drawing the most brilliant minds from around the world to the Thai capital. ARES Leaders PanelARES Visionary of the yearFollowing the sucessful virtual summit editions in 2020 and 2021, the 2022 edition of PropertyGuru Asia Real Estate Summit, supported by the Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) and PropertyGuru for Business, is themed 'Adaptive Reinvention.' The day-long programme focused on the way forward for the real estate and tech sectors as they emerge from the pandemic era and continue reckoning with climate realities. Emceed by seasoned broadcaster Tina Ryan, ARES 2022 took place 8 December 2022, marking 15 years since the foundation of PropertyGuru Group. The 2022 edition of the Summit also coincided with the launch of its enterprise brand, ProeprtyGuru for Business.Hari V. Krishnan, chief executive officer and managing director of PropertyGuru Group, said, "Today, PropertyGuru completes fifteen years of operations, and we mark it with the launch of our enterprise solutions brand 'PropertyGuru For Business', that aims to guide enterprise clients such as property developers, agencies, banks, valuers, city planners and policy makers. It is our ambition to bring transparency within the real estate journey and create a trust platform for home seekers and our business partners. By harnessing the integrated power of our proprietary data, technology and people, we hope to empower our business partners and customers to make better informed decisions.At an enterprise or a city level, these decisions can impact thousands, or even millions of people, and PropertyGuru For Business is here to guide our clients to maximise growth opportunities, while reducing risk and uncertainty. We believe PropertyGuru for Business is a timely launch as we hope to equip our enterprise clients with the right data, tools and information to be able to navigate the uncertain economic conditions that lie ahead and be better prepared to serve their customers."Jeremy Williams, managing director for marketplaces at PropertyGuru Group, said: "For the eighth year, the PropertyGuru Asia Real Estate Summit has gathered the brightest minds, top-level business leaders, and decision-makers in the property and technology sectors from around the world. Over these eight years, our goal for PropertyGuru Asia Real Estate Summit has remained constant: to educate, innovate and inspire-sharing ideas, inspiring innovation, and developing practical solutions that can help improve our built environments. "Our theme this year is adaptive reinvention. We will focus on how our cities, communities and built environments can adapt to changes and how we, the inhabitants and developers of these environments, can use best practices and lessons from the past to build the communities of tomorrow." More than 40 global experts from around the world flew in for the summit at The Athenee Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Bangkok where they issued and renewed a call for adaptation and mitigation in a world changed by the coronavirus and global warming. The discussions and presentations challenged the audience-in addition to viewers tuned in to the live stream of the Summit on its official YouTube and Facebook channels-to exercise critical thinking in the areas of sustainability, inclusivity, diversity, and creativity after the pandemic. The 8th PropertyGuru Asia Real Estate Summit was thematically divided into four segments: Restart/Rebound; Revive/Reboot; Rethink/Reset; and Reimagine/Reinvent.The programme opened with a call to action on urban change from Stephen Oehme, the managing director of Quantum Thailand Ltd and a former board member of Burj Khalifa Dubai. The first segment of the programme also included a keynote on sustainability by Erastus Njuke Ndugire, programme manager for the City Investment Facility at the United Nations Human Settlement Programme (UN-Habitat) and a keynote on the state of Asia's current macroeconomy by Syetarn Hansakul, Asia Analyst for the Economist Intelligence Unit.The second segment of the summit included a keynote on financing instruments and climate investments in property businesses by Kim-See Lim, regional director of East Asia and the Pacific at the International Finance Corporation (IFC)/The World Bank Group, as well as a keynote on humanitarian tech by Illac Diaz, founder of Liter of Light Foundation and winner of PropertyGuru's Visionary of the Year award in 2020. Tech entrepreneur Dustin Jefferson Onghangseng also presented a showcase of comprehensive air sensor uHoo, winner of the 2021 PropertyGuru Tech Innovation Award. The second segment ended with a discussion on the property rights of the LGBTQI+ community in Asia, moderated by drag artist and television host Pangina Heals, with panellists Nick Myers, founder and CEO of RedFox AI; Ramil Andag, SOGIESC rights officer of APCOM Foundation; and William Tan, real estate advisor and co-founder of Prident and Haus of Pride.The third segment, opened with a discussion on data-driven sustainable affordable housing solutions panel (co-presented by REHDA Institute) featuring Dr. Nai Jia Lee, head of real estate intelligence at PropertyGuru Group, and Ryan Ip, CFA, MRICS, research director and head of land and housing at Our Hong Kong Foundation, with moderator Tan Sri Datuk Eddy Chen Lok Loi, trustee of REHDA Institute and group managing director of MKH Berhad. International broadcaster Manisha Tank led the following discussion that focused on smart post-Covid development strategies, with panellists Josh Chye, partner and head of tax at HLB Mann Judd and board member and treasurer of the Property Funds Association of Australia; Stephen Pimbley, founding partner and director of SPARK Architects; Winston Lee, director of special projects at PropertyGuru Group; and Ir. Dr. Zulhkiple A. Bakar, managing director of Perunding ZAB Sdn Bhd.The third segment continued with the Design keynote, delivered by Marshall Blecher, founding partner of MAST, the Copenhagen-based architecture studio working with water to create innovative, open and sustainable spaces. Another panel discussion, moderated by Variety media analyst and correspondent Heidi Chung, featured leading voices pushing for a sustainability-first mindset among developers, investors and consumers in Asia: Dr. Kessara Thanyalakpark, managing director of Sena Development Public Company Limited; Kristin Thorsteins, regional head of partnership growth, APAC West, IWG; Rachanee Chanawatr, Asia-Pacific principal of the International Financial Corporation/World Bank Group; Stephen Oehme; and Thien Duong, general director for Vietnam at GroupGSA. The segment closed with a discussion among powerful women leaders: Coco Liu, chief regional officer of APAC, HLB; Jean Jacquelyn de Castro, CEO of ESCA Incorporated; Loemongga Haoemasan, president director of Asiana Group; and Shyn Yee Ho-Strangas, managing director of data and software solutions at PropertyGuru Group, with Palanca-winning author and journalist Jessica Zafra as moderator.ARES 2022's final segment gathered some of today's most influential content creators and personalities to discuss the effects of new media on property seekers: Jett Gunther, video producer and news anchor for Thaiger; Nelly Hrnic, creator of Nelly's Life and Making It Happen; and Wil Dasovich, television personality and creator, with the special participation of Illac Diaz. The final segment was also an opportunity to present several honours to outstanding game-changers and innovators. PropertyGuru Tech Innovation Award, a benchmark of excellence for startups and SMEs with game-changing products and innovations in proptech, was presented to Rebricks, an Indonesian company that transforms rejected waste into useful building materials. Jules Kay, general manager of PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards & Events, had engaged Novita Tan and Ovy Sabrina, founders of Rebricks, in a fireside chat about the journey of trash to eco-friendly bricks. The company bested contenders from the US and Thailand for the award. Manav Kamboj, chief technology officer of PropertyGuru Group, was on hand to present the Developer's Choice award to the winner of PropertyGuru Hackathon 2022: Selling Sunsets, a market insights and campaign tool. Kamboj also delivered the highly anticipated Guru Keynote.The 2022 Visionary of the Year award was presented to Colin Chee, founder of popular web series Never Too Small, whose unique, distinctive storytelling skills and passion for small-footprint residential architecture and design have inspired a global movement. Chee, the fourth overall recipient of this honour, also presented a case study on repurposed structures.Following the summit, distinguished guests headed to an exclusive gathering at the ARES VIP Cocktail Part: Celebrating Power Women in Real Estate, sponsored by PropertyGuru for Business, an occasion that honoured four influential women leaders who push for gender diversity and equality in their respective fields.The 8th PropertyGuru Asia Real Estate Summit was part of the 'PropertyGuru Week', which included the presentation of the 17th PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards Grand Final. The presentation served as a culmination of the 2022 Awards series of in-person and virtual gala celebrations.PropertyGuru Asia Real Estate Summit (ARES 2022) is supported by official MICE partner Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB); official partner PropertyGuru for Business; official channel partners History and Lifetime; official magazine and podcast Property Report by PropertyGuru; official PR partner Artemis Associates; media partners d+a Magazine, Esquire PH, Hot Magazine, People Asia, REm Thailand, Southeast Asia Globe, The Grid, and Think of Living; official ESG partner Baan Dek Foundation; official charity partner Liter of Light; and supporting associations Green Building Consulting & Engineering, IFC - Building Resilience Index, IFC - Excellence in Design for Greater Efficiencies, and REHDA Institute.For more information, visit AsiaRealEstateSummit.com or email ares@propertyguru.com.PropertyGuru Group contacts:Speakers & Corporate:Richard Allan AquinoHead of Brand & Marketing ServicesTel: +66 92 954 4154Email: allan@propertyguru.com Sponsorships:Kanittha Srithongsuk Regional Manager of Awards SponsorshipTel: +66 87 708 5237Email: kanittha@propertyguru.com Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. 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Mitsubishi Power, Government and Industry Leaders Discuss Energy Security and Transition at 2022 Gas Turbine Technical Seminar in Bangladesh JCN Newswire

Mitsubishi Power, Government and Industry Leaders Discuss Energy Security and Transition at 2022 Gas Turbine Technical Seminar in Bangladesh

December 13, 2022
Singapore, Dec 13, 2022 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Mitsubishi Power, a power solutions brand of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, has kicked off its 2022 Gas Turbine Technical Seminar in Bangladesh. Set to take place in Dhaka from 11-12 December 2022, the two-day event aims to discuss the latest solutions and services in the power generation industry to advance energy security and decarbonization.Present at the conference were Md. Habibur Rahman, Honorable Secretary, Power Division, Ministry of Power, Energy and Mineral Resources, Bangladesh; Engr. Md Mahbubur Rahman, Chairman of Bangladesh Power Development Board; Mr. Tatsuya Machida, (Deputy Chief of Mission), from the Japan Embassy and Osamu Ono, Managing Director, Chief Executive Officer, Mitsubishi Power Asia Pacific; amongst others.The event, attended by around 200 government representatives, industry leaders and local partners, includes dedicated user sessions and presentations by Mitsubishi Power's technical experts that deep dive into Mitsubishi Power's industry leading solutions and services - from decarbonization technologies such as hydrogen and ammonia co-firing, to enhancement of the reliability and performance of gas turbines.Md. Habibur Rahman, Honorable Secretary, Power Division, Ministry of Power, Energy and Mineral Resources, Bangladesh; Engr. Md Mahbubur Rahman, Chairman of Bangladesh Power Development Board; and Mr. Tatsuya Machida, (Deputy Chief of Mission), from the Japan Embassy - together with Osamu Ono, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Mitsubishi Power Asia Pacific - graced the opening ceremony. The dignitaries gave speeches underscoring the importance of partnership across nations, sectors and industries to support Bangladesh's transition to cleaner energy while maintaining energy security, accessibility and affordability."Bangladesh was the first Asia Pacific country where Mitsubishi Power successfully delivered a steam turbine back in 1960. Since then, we have remained committed to our mandate and today, are responsible for approximately 20% of Bangladesh's total energy production. The country has immense potential for growth, fueled by progress in its power sector. Together with our valued partners and customers, we are committed to supporting Bangladesh in realizing its energy needs and achieving net zero emissions," said Osamu Ono, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Mitsubishi Power Asia Pacific.During his speech at the opening ceremony, Md. Habibur Rahman shared that after achieving the target of 100% electricity supply across the country, their transitional goal is to ensure affordable, better quality and uninterrupted power supply to all. They hope that Mitsubishi Power will work with them in achieving the target of 40,000 megawatt power generation by 2030. Mr. Rahman also highlighted interest in hydrogen technology, citing Bangladesh's 'Mujib Climate Prosperity Plan' that seeks cleaner, renewable energy sources such as green hydrogen and blue hydrogen.Engr. Md Mahbubur Rahman stated that Mitsubishi Power has been partnering with the government of Bangladesh for more than two decades, helping the country in achieving long-term power supply. Bangladesh has started hydrogen-based power generation, which will play an important role in reducing carbon emissions. He expressed hopes that through this, Mitsubishi Power will play a special role in strengthening the partnership with the government towards achieving the country's energy needs and the goal of zero carbon emission.Mitsubishi Power's gas turbines support Bangladesh's power grid at five power plants across the country. Its M701F gas turbine was installed in Haripur as the first large-class gas turbine in Bangladesh and one of the most efficient and reliable in the country since 2014. These power plants are complemented by after-sales and operations and maintenance services to ensure that plants remain efficient and support a constant supply of electricity across the country.For more information and latest updates on the 2022 Mitsubishi Power Gas Turbine Technical Seminar in Bangladesh, follow Mitsubishi Power Asia Pacific LinkedIn page.About Mitsubishi PowerMitsubishi Power is a power solutions brand of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI). Across more than 30 countries worldwide, Mitsubishi Power designs, manufactures and maintains equipment and systems that drive decarbonization and ensure delivery of reliable power around the world. Among its solutions are a wide range of gas turbines including hydrogen-fueled gas turbines, solid-oxide fuel cells (SOFCs), and air quality control systems (AQCS). Committed to providing exemplary service and working with customers to imagine the future of energy, Mitsubishi Power is also spearheading the development of the digital power plant through its suite of AI-enabled TOMONI solutions.For more information, please visit https://power.mhi.com. Press Contact:For Mitsubishi Power Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd.Corporate Communication DepartmentMitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd.Email: mediacontact_global@mhi.comSophia WeeAPAC CommunicationsMitsubishi Power Asia PacificEmail: sophia.wee.3z@mhi.com Copyright 2022 JCN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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SEAPRwire Announces Partnership with CryptoManu to Provide Press Release Services in Southeast Asia for Crypto Industry Clients

December 12, 2022
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The best of the best real estate developers, projects prevail at 17th PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards Grand Final ACN Newswire

The best of the best real estate developers, projects prevail at 17th PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards Grand Final

December 10, 2022
BANGKOK, THAILAND, Dec 10, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - PropertyGuru Group (NYSE: PGRU), Southeast Asia's leading property technology company, today announced the regional winners representing the Best in Asia at the 17th Annual PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards Grand Final, presented by Kohler and supported by Leading Real Estate Companies of the World.-- New World Development Company Limited is hailed Best Developer (Asia) in one of two regional wins for companies from China (Hong Kong and Macau)-- Companies from Thailand and the Philippines each garner seven regional wins -- Candra Ciputra, CEO of Ciputra Group and president director of PT Ciputra Development Tbk, receives the PropertyGuru Icon awardAlso known as the finale of the 2022 PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards series, the Grand Final was presented in 48 categories at The Athenee Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Bangkok. New World Development Company Limited garnered the award of Best Developer (Asia), representing China (Hong Kong and Macau). Along with the design practice Lead8, the company also received the Best Mega Mixed Use Development (Asia) award for 11 SKIES.Representing Mainland China, Lead8 additionally won the Best Retail Architectural Design (Asia) award for Shougang Park Urban Weaving District. Benoy Limited won Best Mixed Use Architectural Design (Asia) for CRL MixC Qianhai in another regional win for Mainland China. The Philippines garnered seven regional wins, led by the Best Industrial Developer (Asia) title for Aboitiz InfraCapital Economic Estates and Best Lifestyle Developer (Asia) title for Global-Estate Resorts, Inc. (GERI). Aboitiz InfraCapital Economic Estates also won the honours of Best Industrial Development (Asia) and Best Green Development (Asia) for LIMA Estate. AppleOne Mactan, Inc. also won Best Branded Residential Development (Asia) for The Residences at Sheraton Cebu Mactan Resort while Cebu Landmasters, Inc. won Best Hospitality Architectural Design (Asia) for Sofitel Cebu City. Arquitectonica was honoured with the Best Office Architectural Design (Asia) award for Mega Tower. Thailand also gained seven regional wins, including the Best Landmark Mixed Use Development (Asia) award for One Bangkok by Frasers Property Holdings (Thailand) Co., Ltd. (FPHT). Magnolia Quality Development Corporation Limited won both the Best Condo Development (Asia) and Best Health and Wellness Development (Asia) awards for The Aspen Tree at The Forestias. PMT Property Co., Ltd. earned the titles of Best Condo Interior Design (Asia) and Best Condo Landscape Architectural Design (Asia) for 125 Sathorn. Lake Legend Bangna-Suvarnabhumi by Hongkong Land and Property Perfect PCL was named Best Waterfront Housing/Landed Development (Asia) while Jaytiya 2 Private Pool Villas Residence by Jaytiya Property Co., Ltd. won Best Housing/Landed Landscape Architectural Design (Asia). Singapore scored six regional wins at the Grand Final. GuocoLand was named Best Luxury Developer (Asia) and Best Sustainable Developer (Asia) while UOL Group Limited was named Best Hospitality Developer (Asia). UOL Group Limited also won Best Hotel Development (Asia) for Pan Pacific Orchard. Park Nova by Shun Tak Holdings gained the Best Condo Architectural Design (Asia) title while Artyzen Singapore by Artyzen Hospitality Group won Best Hospitality Interior Design (Asia). Indonesia was also represented with six regional wins that include the Best Township Development (Asia) award for Kota Baru Parahyangan by PT. Belaputera Intiland and Best Township Masterplan Design (Asia) award for PIK2 Sedayu Indo City by Agung Sedayu Group & Salim Group. Autograph Tower at Thamrin Nine Complex by PT Putragaya Wahana, a member of Galeon Group, won Best Office Development (Asia) while LRT City Jatibening by KSO PT Adhi Commuter Properti Tbk. & PT Urban Jakarta Propertindo Tbk. won Best Connectivity Condo Development (Asia). Metland Cibitung by PT Fajarputera Dinasti, a subsidiary of PT Metropolitan Land Tbk., won Best Connectivity Housing/Landed Development (Asia) while LOGOS Cikarang Logistics Park by LOGOS Indonesia was named Best Green Industrial Development (Asia).Australia scored five regional wins, including the Best Boutique Developer (Asia) title for Spacious Group. SPG Land won both the Best Smart Building Development (Asia) and Best Integrated Work From Home Development (Asia) titles for Paradiso Place. Dare Property Group won Best Eco Friendly Commercial Development (Asia) for Zero Gipps and Mayrin Group won Best Housing/Landed Architectural Design (Asia) for The Archwood Residences.Vietnam scored four regional wins, including the Best Mixed Use Developer (Asia) title for Keppel Land. Sycamore by CapitaLand Development (Vietnam) won the Best Housing/Landed Development (Asia) and Best Eco Friendly Housing/Landed Development (Asia) awards. Artisan Park by Gamuda Land was named Best Retail Development (Asia). From Greater Niseko, Andaru Collection Niseko by Blue Waves Group clinched both Best Completed Housing/Landed Development (Asia) and Best Housing/Landed Interior Design (Asia) awards. HakuVillas by H2 Group won the Best Completed Condo Development (Asia) award. Cambodia and Malaysia each earned two regional wins. The Best Breakthrough Developer (Asia) award went to Kambujaya Development Co., Ltd, with the Best Waterfront Condo Development (Asia) title going to Vue Aston by The Peninsula Capital Co., Ltd. KL Wellness City by KL Wellness City Sdn Bhd was named Best Mixed Use Development (Asia), with Infinity8 Reserve JBCC by Infinity Group winning Best Co-Working Space (Asia). India was also represented at the Grand Final with Embassy REIT winning Best Commercial Landscape Architectural Design (Asia) for Embassy TechVillage - Central Garden. Candra Ciputra, CEO of Ciputra Group and president director of PT Ciputra Development Tbk, received the PropertyGuru Icon Award. Ciputra, previously named the Indonesia Real Estate Personality of the Year in 2015, received the award for a lifetime of real estate achievements covering developments in more than 40 cities across the archipelago. The regional winners at the Grand Final were selected from the elite pool of country winners from PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards' series of celebrations this year in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, the Philippines, Mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau, Greater Niseko (Japan), India, and Australia.Hari V Krishnan, CEO and managing director of PropertyGuru Group, said: "The Awards remain among our widest-reaching enterprise solutions, having expanded over the years to represent some of the world's most dynamic property markets from Southeast Asia to Australia. With these award-winning developers and designers as benchmarks, we hope to guide property seekers towards finding, financing and owning the right properties. In this, the 17th edition of the PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards Grand Final, we elevate not only the region's dream homes but also its finest, most sustainable live-work-play developments, workspaces, retail hubs, hotels, resorts, and industrial parks, among others, to an international platform. Whether you're seeking, selling or building property, we will see you home."Jules Kay, general manager of PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards and Events, said: "The winners of the PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards Grand Final aptly represent the diversity, progress, and resilience of their respective property markets. With projects ranging from boutique residential developments to vast integrated districts, these award-winning developments offer an impressive snapshot of what the Best in Asia looks like. Whether celebrated onstage at our gala events, or presented to the world online, these awardees shine bright as the Gold Standard of Asian real estate, keeping true to our vision of building the region's Property Trust Platform. To all the winners announced at our regional Grand Final - we celebrate your success. Congratulations."The latest edition of the Grand Final marked the full return of the black-tie gala dinner and awards presentation, following a successful virtual gala edition in 2021. The 2022 Grand Final was streamed live on AsiaPropertyAwards.com as well as the programme's official Facebook and YouTube channels. The list of winners at the Grand Final was selected by an independent jury consisting of head judges of participating markets in the Awards: Thien Duong, chairperson of the Grand Final and general director, Group GSA (Vietnam); Amit Khanna, managing director, Phoenix Advisers (India); Bill Barnett, founder and managing director, C9 Hotelworks (Greater Niseko); Cyndy Tan Jarabata, president of TAJARA Leisure & Hospitality Group Inc. (Philippines); Dato' Sr. Lau Wai Seang, president, Royal Institution of Surveyors Malaysia (RISM): 2017-2018 (Malaysia); Kristin Thorsteins, head of partnership growth for APAC at IWG PLC (Singapore); Lui Violanti, regional manager for Western Australia, Inhabit Group (Australia); Paul Tse, president, board of directors, Macao Association of Building Contractors and Developers (Mainland China, Hong Kong and Macau); Sorn Seap, executive vice president, Cambodian Valuers and Estate Agents Association (Cambodia); Suphin Mechuchep, chairperson, JLL Thailand (Thailand); and Vivin Harsanto, senior director and head of advisory, JLL Indonesia (Indonesia).HLB, the leading international accounting and advisory firm, upheld fairness, transparency and credibility throughout all points of the selection process, under the leadership of Paul Ashburn, HLB International Real Estate Group.Since it was established in Thailand in 2005, the PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards programme has expanded over the years to 18 property markets. Through its series of in-person and virtual gala celebrations, the PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards programme has provided an international platform for excellent real estate developers, architects, and interior designers across Asia Pacific. The programme therefore connects awardees to a wide pool of investors, consumers, and agents, as well as the diaspora, throughout the region and beyond. Organised by PropertyGuru Group (NYSE: PGRU), the 17th PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards Grand Final is supported by platinum sponsor Kohler; gold sponsor Leading Real Estate Companies of the World; official portal partner PropertyGuru; official channel partner History; official magazine Property Report by PropertyGuru; official PR partner Artemis Associates; media partners BusinessWorld, Construction & Property, d+a Magazine, Daily FT, Deluxe Magazine, Discover Pattaya, Esquire PH, Hot Magazine, Housing.com, Kompas, Kopiandpropetry.com, Luxuo, Manila Bulletin, Mingtiandi, Palace, Pattaya Trader, Penang Property Talk, People Asia Magazine, PhilStar PropertyReport PH, Powderlife, Real Estate News PH, Real Living, Rem, Robb Report, Southeast Asia Globe, Suara Indonesia, The Grid, The Hindu, The Manila Times, Think of Living, Top 10 of Malaysia, Vietnam Heritage, WhenInManila.com, Yacht Style, and Your Investment Property; official ESG partner Baan Dek Foundation; official charity partner Liter of Light; supporting partners IFC - Building Resilience Index, IFC - Excellence in Design for Greater Efficiencies, and REHDA Institute; supporting associations EuroCham Cambodia, Global Design Awards Lab, Green Building Consulting & Engineering, Niseko Tourism, Singapore Estate Agents Association, and Singapore Green Building Council; and official supervisor HLB. For more information, email awards@propertyguru.com or visit the official website: AsiaPropertyAwards.com.LIST OF REGIONAL AND COUNTRY WINNERS 17th PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards Grand FinalDEVELOPER AWARDSBest Developer (Asia)Agung Sedayu Group - IndonesiaAuriton Group - AustraliaNew World Development Company Limited - China - Hong Kong and Macau (REGIONAL WINNER)Prince Real Estate Group - CambodiaRobinsons Land - PhilippinesUOL Group Limited - SingaporeBest Luxury Developer (Asia)GuocoLand - Singapore (REGIONAL WINNER)SonKim Land Corporation - Vietnam Best Industrial Developer (Asia)Aboitiz InfraCapital Economic Estates - Philippines (REGIONAL WINNER)PT LOGOS SEA Indonesia - IndonesiaBest Mixed Use Developer (Asia)GuocoLand - SingaporeKeppel Land - Vietnam (REGIONAL WINNER)Megaworld Corporation - PhilippinesPrince Real Estate Group - CambodiaBest Hospitality Developer (Asia)Megaworld Corporation - PhilippinesUOL Group Limited - Singapore (REGIONAL WINNER)Best Lifestyle Developer (Asia)Aurum Land (Private) Limited - SingaporeCasagrand Builder Pvt. Ltd. - IndiaGlobal-Estate Resorts,Inc. (GERI) - Philippines (REGIONAL WINNER)Best Sustainable Developer (Asia)GuocoLand - Singapore (REGIONAL WINNER)PT. Bumi Serpong Damai - IndonesiaPT LOGOS SEA Indonesia - IndonesiaBest Boutique Developer (Asia)Aurum Land (Private) Limited - SingaporePT. Bumi Parama Wisesa (NavaPark) Hongkong Land & Sinar Mas Land Joint Venture - IndonesiaSpacious Group - Australia (REGIONAL WINNER)Best Breakthrough Developer (Asia)Kambujaya Development Co., Ltd - Cambodia (REGIONAL WINNER)DEVELOPMENT AWARDSBest Township Development (Asia)Bridgetowne Destination Estate by Robinsons Land - PhilippinesCorrectio by PT. Jababeka Tbk - IndonesiaKota Baru Parahyangan by PT. Belaputera Intiland - Indonesia (REGIONAL WINNER)Meyhomes Capital Phu Quoc by Tan A Dai Thanh - Meyland - VietnamBest Mega Mixed Use Development (Asia)11 SKIES by Lead8 & New World Development Company Limited - China - Hong Kong and Macau (REGIONAL WINNER)Best Landmark Mixed Use Development (Asia)One Bangkok by Frasers Property Holdings (Thailand) Co., Ltd. (FPHT) - Thailand (REGIONAL WINNER)Best Mixed Use Development (Asia)Baker Circle by Henderson Land Development Company Limited - China - Hong Kong and MacauBalfour Place by Thirdi Group - AustraliaEmbassy Manyata Front Parcel Development by Embassy REIT - IndiaHeartland 66 by Hang Lung Properties - Mainland ChinaKL Wellness City by KL Wellness City Sdn Bhd - Malaysia (REGIONAL WINNER)Melbourne Square by OSK Property - AustraliaPrince International Plaza by Prince Real Estate Group - CambodiaThamrin Nine Complex by PT Putragaya Wahana, a member of Galeon Group - IndonesiaBest Industrial Development (Asia)FoodFab @ Mandai by Mandai 7 JV Pte Ltd - SingaporeGIIC @ Kota Deltamas by Sinar Mas Land & Sojitz Corporation - IndonesiaLIMA Estate by Aboitiz InfraCapital Economic Estates - Philippines (REGIONAL WINNER)Best Hotel Development (Asia)Pan Pacific Orchard by UOL Group Limited - Singapore (REGIONAL WINNER)Park Hyatt Niseko Hanazono and Hanazono Resort Niseko by Nihon Harmony Resorts KK and PCPD - Greater NisekoBest Retail Development (Asia)Artisan Park by Gamuda Land - Vietnam (REGIONAL WINNER)Batavia PIK by Agung Sedayu Group & Salim Group, curated by Amantara - IndonesiaBest Office Development (Asia)888 Lai Chi Kok Road (NCB Innovation Centre) by New World Development Company Limited - China - Hong Kong and MacauAutograph Tower at Thamrin Nine Complex by PT Putragaya Wahana, a member of Galeon Group - Indonesia (REGIONAL WINNER)Cloud Land, Hangzhou by Greentown China Holdings Limited - Mainland ChinaFrasers Tower by Frasers Property Singapore - SingaporeHudson & Ganges Office Towers, Embassy TechZone by Embassy REIT - IndiaKnowledge Hub @Digital Hub by Sinar Mas Land - IndonesiaOne Bangkok Office Tower 4 by Frasers Property Holdings (Thailand) Co., Ltd. (FPHT) - ThailandBest Branded Residential Development (Asia)The Residences at Sheraton Cebu Mactan Resort by AppleOne Mactan, Inc. - Philippines (REGIONAL WINNER)Best Condo Development (Asia)Forbes Residences, Applecross by Mustera Property Group Ltd - AustraliaHinode Hills by Niseko Village - Greater NisekoKincang Egrets Waves 3.0 Residential by LYCS Architecture - Mainland ChinaLe Parc at Thamrin Nine Complex by PT Putragaya Wahana, a member of Galeon Group - IndonesiaMeyer Mansion by GuocoLand - SingaporeOne Innovale by Henderson Land Development Company Limited - China - Hong Kong and MacauParc3 by Eupe Corporation Berhad - MalaysiaPiramal Aranya by Piramal Realty - IndiaThe Aspen Tree at The Forestias by Magnolia Quality Development Corporation Limited - Thailand (REGIONAL WINNER)The Seasons Residences by Sunshine Fort North Bonifacio Realty Development Corporation - PhilippinesVue Aston by The Peninsula Capital Co., Ltd. - CambodiaBest Waterfront Condo Development (Asia)Costa Mira Beachtown Mactan by Cebu Landmasters, Inc. - PhilippinesLee Nam Road 66 by Logan Group Company Limited & KWG Group Holdings - China - Hong Kong and MacauMeyer Mansion by GuocoLand - SingaporeParadiso Place by SPG Land - AustraliaSunteck Beach Residences (SBR) by Sunteck Realty Limited - IndiaVue Aston by The Peninsula Capital Co., Ltd. - Cambodia (REGIONAL WINNER)Best Connectivity Condo Development (Asia)LRT City Jatibening by KSO PT Adhi Commuter Properti Tbk. & PT Urban Jakarta Propertindo Tbk. - Indonesia (REGIONAL WINNER)Best Completed Condo Development (Asia)HakuVillas by H2 Group - Greater Niseko (REGIONAL WINNER)Best Health and Wellness Development (Asia)Forbes Estates Lipa by Robinsons Land - PhilippinesMark Moran Warrawee by Mark Moran Group - AustraliaThe Aspen Tree at The Forestias by Magnolia Quality Development Corporation Limited - Thailand (REGIONAL WINNER)Best Smart Building Development (Asia)Paradiso Place by SPG Land - Australia (REGIONAL WINNER)Best Housing/Landed Development (Asia)Belgravia Ace by Fairview Developments Pte Ltd (a unit of Tong Eng Group) - SingaporeEnchante Residence @BSD City by Sinar Mas Land - IndonesiaGuangzhou Nansha Amber Living by Zhuhai Huafa Properties Co., Ltd. - Mainland ChinaSycamore by CapitaLand Development (Vietnam) - Vietnam (REGIONAL WINNER)The Archwood Residences by Mayrin Group - AustraliaBest Waterfront Housing/Landed Development (Asia)Lake Legend Bangna-Suvarnabhumi by Hongkong Land and Property Perfect PCL - Thailand (REGIONAL WINNER)The Residences III at The Glades, Putra Heights by Sime Darby Property - MalaysiaBest Connectivity Housing/Landed Development (Asia)Metland Cibitung by PT Fajarputera Dinasti a subsidiary of PT Metropolitan Land Tbk. - Indonesia (REGIONAL WINNER)Best Completed Housing/Landed Development (Asia)Andaru Collection Niseko by Blue Waves Group - Greater Niseko (REGIONAL WINNER)Best Integrated Work From Home Development (Asia)Paradiso Place by SPG Land - Australia (REGIONAL WINNER)Pisonia Ville by UDA Holdings Berhad - MalaysiaBest Green Development (Asia)LIMA Estate by Aboitiz InfraCapital Economic Estates - Philippines (REGIONAL WINNER)Best Green Industrial Development (Asia)LOGOS Cikarang Logistics Park by LOGOS Indonesia - Indonesia (REGIONAL WINNER)Best Eco Friendly Housing/Landed Development (Asia)Sycamore by CapitaLand Development (Vietnam) - Vietnam (REGIONAL WINNER)Best Eco Friendly Commercial Development (Asia)Site of the Future - Acienda Silang by Pilipinas Shell Petroleum Corporation - PhilippinesZero Gipps by Dare Property Group - Australia (REGIONAL WINNER)DESIGN AWARDSBest Township Masterplan Design (Asia)Bridgetowne Destination Estate by Robinsons Land - PhilippinesPIK2 Sedayu Indo City by Agung Sedayu Group & Salim Group - Indonesia (REGIONAL WINNER)Best Mixed Use Architectural Design (Asia)11 SKIES by Lead8 - China - Hong Kong and MacauCRL MixC Qianhai by Benoy Limited - Mainland China (REGIONAL WINNER)Yoho Treasure Island Resorts World Hotel, Macau by Huarchi Global Design Corporation Ltd & Treasure Island Entertainment Company Ltd - China - Hong Kong and MacauBest Condo Architectural Design (Asia)AMO Residence by UOL Group Limited, Singapore Land Group Limited, Kheng Leong Company - SingaporeMeyer Mansion by GuocoLand - SingaporeOne East @ Damansara by CK East Group - MalaysiaParadiso Place by SPG Land - AustraliaPark Nova by Shun Tak Holdings - Singapore (REGIONAL WINNER)Railway Leisure Town by HZS Design (Shanghai) Ltd. - Mainland ChinaReference Sathorn - Wongwianyai by SC Asset - ThailandThe Commodore by JBE Holdings Pte Ltd - SingaporeThe East Village at DGT by Cebu Landmasters, Inc. - PhilippinesWaterfall Heights, Patong Bay (Phuket) by PropertyStore Thailand Co., Ltd. - ThailandBest Housing/Landed Architectural Design (Asia)Andaru Collection Niseko by Blue Waves Group - Greater NisekoLake Legend Bangna-Suvarnabhumi by Hongkong Land and Property Perfect PCL - ThailandMazenta Residence by PT Cipta Harmoni Lestari - IndonesiaSeri Austin Heights by Aksi Sepakat Sdn Bhd - MalaysiaThe Archwood Residences by Mayrin Group - Australia (REGIONAL WINNER)The Valley by Botanica Luxury Villas - ThailandVenue ID Motorway Rama 9 by SC Asset - ThailandBest Hospitality Architectural Design (Asia)Artyzen Singapore by Artyzen Hospitality Group - SingaporeShiguchi by Kookan - Greater NisekoSofitel Cebu City by Cebu Landmasters, Inc. - Philippines (REGIONAL WINNER)Best Retail Architectural Design (Asia)Pantjoran PIK by Agung Sedayu Group & Salim Group, curated by Amantara - IndonesiaShougang Park Urban Weaving District by Lead8 - Mainland China (REGIONAL WINNER)Best Office Architectural Design (Asia)Embassy Oxygen, Tower-1 by Embassy REIT - IndiaMega Tower by Arquitectonica - Philippines (REGIONAL WINNER)One Bedford Place by Lofter Group Limited - China - Hong Kong and MacauBest Condo Interior Design (Asia)125 Sathorn by PMT Property Co., Ltd. - Thailand (REGIONAL WINNER)Liv @ MB by Bukit Sembawang Estates Limited - SingaporeOrchard Sophia by Orchard Sophia Pte Ltd - SingaporeParadiso Place by SPG Land - AustraliaPerfect Ten by Property Enterprises Development (Singapore) Pte Ltd - SingaporeThe Commodore by JBE Holdings Pte Ltd - SingaporeThe Residences at Sheraton Cebu Mactan Resort by AppleOne Mactan, Inc. - PhilippinesBest Housing/Landed Interior Design (Asia)Andaru Collection Niseko by Blue Waves Group - Greater Niseko (REGIONAL WINNER)Kambujaya Residences by Kambujaya Development Co., Ltd - CambodiaMazenta Residence by PT Cipta Harmoni Lestari - IndonesiaThe Archwood Residences by Mayrin Group - AustraliaBest Hospitality Interior Design (Asia)Artyzen Singapore by Artyzen Hospitality Group - Singapore (REGIONAL WINNER)Sheraton Cebu Mactan Resort by AppleOne Mactan, Inc. - Philippines Shiguchi by Kookan - Greater NisekoBest Condo Landscape Architectural Design (Asia)125 Sathorn by PMT Property Co., Ltd. - Thailand (REGIONAL WINNER)AMO Residence by UOL Group Limited, Singapore Land Group Limited, Kheng Leong Company - SingaporePark Nova by Shun Tak Holdings - SingaporeWaterfall Heights, Patong Bay (Phuket) by PropertyStore Thailand Co., Ltd. - ThailandBest Housing/Landed Landscape Architectural Design (Asia)Jaytiya 2 Private Pool Villas Residence by Jaytiya Property Co., Ltd. - Thailand (REGIONAL WINNER)Meysenses Lucia Bay Bai Lu by Tan A Dai Thanh - Meyland - VietnamBest Commercial Landscape Architectural Design (Asia)Embassy TechVillage - Central Garden by Embassy REIT - India (REGIONAL WINNER)Best Co-Working Space (Asia)Infinity8 Reserve JBCC by Infinity Group - Malaysia (REGIONAL WINNER)work.able Exxa-Zeta Center by Robinsons Land - PhilippinesPUBLISHER'S CHOICEPropertyGuru Icon AwardWINNER: Candra CiputraCEO, Ciputra GroupPresident Director, PT Ciputra Development TbkNOTE: Use of the PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards logo is limited to the publication of this article only.PROPERTYGURU CONTACTS:General Enquiries:Richard Allan AquinoHead of Brand & Marketing ServicesM: +66 92 954 4154E: allan@propertyguru.com Sponsorships:Kanittha SrithongsukRegional Manager, Awards SponsorshipM: +66 93 293 9794E: kanittha@propertyguru.com Media & Partnerships:Nate DacuaMedia Relations & Marketing Services ManagerM: +66 92 701 2510E: nate@propertyguru.com Sales & Nominations:Udomluk SuwanSales DirectorM: +66 87 699 4433E: may@propertyguru.comABOUT 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 2022, 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 2022.For more information, please visit AsiaPropertyAwards.comABOUT PROPERTYGURU GROUP:PropertyGuru is Southeast Asia's leading1 PropTech company, and the preferred destination for over 44 million property seekers7 (https://www.propertygurugroup.com/newsroom/propertyguru-reports-third-quarter-2022-results/#news_icon) to find their dream home, every month. PropertyGuru empowers property seekers with more than 3.5 million real estate listings8 (https://www.propertygurugroup.com/newsroom/propertyguru-reports-third-quarter-2022-results/#news_icon), 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 (https://www.propertyguru.com.sg/mortgage/home-loan); and a host of enterprise solutions now under PropertyGuru For Business (https://www.propertyguruforbusiness.com/), including a high-quality developer sales enablement platform, FastKey (https://www.propertyguruforbusiness.com/fastkey), DataSense (https://www.propertyguruforbusiness.com/datasense), ValueNet (https://www.propertyguruforbusiness.com/real-estate-valuers), Awards (https://www.asiapropertyawards.com/en/), events and publications across Asia.For more information, please visit: PropertyGuruGroup.com; PropertyGuru Group on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/propertyguru).1. Based on SimilarWeb data between April 2022 and September 2022.2. The third quarter and first nine months ended September 30, 2022 includes results of the iProperty Malaysia and thinkofliving businesses which were acquired on August 3, 2021. 3. Included in the S$13.2 million of adjustments between net loss and Adjusted EBITDA in the third quarter of 2022 was a S$4.9 million depreciation and amortization expense.4. Included in the S$8.2 million of adjustments between net loss and Adjusted EBITDA in the third quarter of 2021 were a S$3.9 million depreciation and amortization expense and a S$3.0 million net finance expense.5. Based on SimilarWeb data between April 2022 and September 2022.6. Does not include impact of Sendhelper acquisition in October 2022.7. Based on Google Analytics data between April 2022 and September 2022.8. Based on data between April 2022 and September 2022. Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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Novotech Awarded the Asia Pacific CRO of the Year 2022 for Best Practices in Clinical Trials ACN Newswire

Novotech Awarded the Asia Pacific CRO of the Year 2022 for Best Practices in Clinical Trials

December 6, 2022
SYDNEY, AU, Dec 6, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Novotech, the leading Asia Pacific biotech specialist CRO, has been awarded the Frost & Sullivan Company of the Year Award 2022 for Best Practices in the Asia-Pacific contract research organization industry. Novotech has been a recipient of the Frost & Sullivan Asia Pacific Best Practices awards since 2006.Frost & Sullivan identifies companies that consistently develop growth strategies based on a visionary understanding of the future, and effectively address new challenges and opportunities.Frost & Sullivan said: "Our approach involves the deployment of best practices and strategic analytics across a value chain. Against this backdrop, Frost & Sullivan recognizes Novotech for its valuable achievement. Novotech addresses the global drug development market's unmet needs with a strong leadership focus that incorporates client-centric strategies with best-practice implementation. From feasibility assessments to regulatory submission support, data management, medical monitoring, and project management, the company provides a 360-degree approach to drug development for its biotech clients."In response to the Company of the Year Award announcement, Novotech CEO Dr. John Moller said this award is a credit to our entire global team which has decades of biotech drug development experience."Every day our team supports biotech companies in their drug development programs with unparalleled regulatory knowledge, vast site and investigator networks, technology-driven clinical data management, and a project management approach focused on problem-solving, ownership, and flexibility. Our global clients benefit from access to our expert teams in Asia Pacific, which is the fastest-growing clinical trial region, due to its vast patient populations and sophisticated medical research infrastructure. Our consistent investment in advanced training and technology systems combine to deliver a specialist full-service biotech CRO solution."Novotech regularly produces expert reports on East-West strategies. A new publication is now available for international biotechs considering China for their clinical research, as well as China biotechs conducting research in China, and the relevant processes required for global regulatory approvals. The report details regulatory requirements for biotechs including NDA and IND processes as well as ex-US research guidance for a successful US FDA approval pathway. Novotech can provide the relevant regulatory knowledge and drug development pathways specifically designed to support the US FDA approval process, avoiding delays and additional costs.Download whitepaper here https://novotech-cro.com/whitepapers/china-biotech-landscape-opportunities-china-and-path-usfda-approvalNovotech has also recently been benchmarked as a top 10 CRO among the world's leading CROs, is a finalist in the prestigious Scrip awards, and has just been awarded the Gene & Cell Therapy Excellence Award. In Asia Pacific Novotech has more than 50 Leading Site Partnership agreements with major medical research institutions delivering exclusive benefits for sponsors.About Novotech Novotech is the leading Asia Pacific biotech specialist CRO. Novotech has integrated labs and phase I facilities and provides drug development consulting and clinical development services across all phases. It has been instrumental in the success of approximately 4,000 clinical trials across a broad range of therapeutic areas. Novotech is well-positioned to serve biopharma clients conducting clinical trials in Asia-Pacific and the US. For more information visit https://novotech-cro.com/contactMedia ContactDavid JamesE: communications@novotech-cro.comAU: +61 2 8218 2144 USA: +1 415 951 3228Asia: +65 3159 3427 Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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Olympus Announces Launch of Olympus Asia Pacific Innovation Program JCN Newswire

Olympus Announces Launch of Olympus Asia Pacific Innovation Program

December 5, 2022
SINGAPORE, Dec 5, 2022 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Olympus Corporation (Olympus), a global medtech company committed to making people's lives healthier, safer and more fulfilling, has partnered with MedTech Innovator Asia Pacific, the industry's largest healthcare accelerator, to facilitate the Olympus Asia Pacific Innovation Program (OAIP) running throughout 2023.Over a century old, Olympus has a rich heritage in the field of medical device innovation, having made a substantial impact on lives, with a portfolio of solutions that provide treatment for approximately 100[1] diseases or conditions, including the top four[2] of five cancers by global incidence rates. Olympus believes that the emergence of new technologies, particularly those within the digital realm, will revolutionize the patient care paradigm. Patient outcomes will be improved by optimizing the care pathway for individual patients based on their unique needs.Olympus invites visionary startups to contribute to this revolution by participating in the OAIP and submitting their technologies that play a meaningful role in the advancement of minimally invasive care and new ways to detect, monitor, and treat conditions and diseases. Shortlisted startups will be invited to pitch across various in-person and virtual pitch events in front of Olympus executives and leaders over two phases from May 2023 to September 2023, with the winning innovator receiving grant funding of $75,000 as well as an exclusive mentorship program with key thought leaders from within Olympus.Felicia Chung, Olympus Business Development Leader for the Asia Pacific region said "I am pleased to announce Olympus' first-ever Innovation Program that seeks to identify and collaborate with innovators in the very exciting medtech space. APAC is a hotbed of innovative and bold ideas, especially in the space of digital solutions, and we are excited to uncover promising technologies that positively impact human health and create tangible value for providers and patients. We look forward to kick-starting this program and to playing a meaningful role in the advancement of minimally invasive care by identifying new ways to detect, monitor, and treat conditions and diseases."Marc Radatt, CEO for Olympus Corporation of Asia Pacific Limited and board member of the Asia Pacific Medical Technology Association (APACMed), said "Olympus is proud to have partnered with MedTech Innovator Asia Pacific in pursuit of new ideas that will revolutionize patient outcomes and increase access to new technologies through the OAIP. Initiatives like these promote industry wide collaboration, and access to valuable funding and mentorships that result in meaningful change and facilitate greater medtech thought leadership across our region."To apply for the OAIP, please visit: https://medtechinnovator.org/olympusapac2023/ Participation CriteriaVisionaries are invited to submit solutions that play a meaningful role in the advancement of minimally invasive care and new ways to detect, monitor, and treat conditions and diseases. Of particular interest are technologies focused on cancers and diseases of the stomach, colon, and lungs, and within the urology specialty. Examples may include:- Smart endoscopy, enabling early detection and advanced endoluminal therapy/treatment- Robotics, sensing, monitoring, and navigation technology for future autonomy in minimally invasive diagnosis/surgery/treatment- Transformation of the patient care pathway from pre-surgery planning through post-surgical care, supported by, for example:-- AI for clinical efficiency & predictive analysis-- 3D/4D image reconstruction for surgical procedures- Novel device/procedural solutions that may replace current procedures or offer an alternative to drug treatments- Innovations that enable non- or less-invasive diagnosis, surgery, and treatment- Ethical AI / digitally enabled technologies- Next-generation automated documentation- Smart gastro clinics and remote patient monitoring related to gut healthThrough the OAIP, Olympus aims to identify the next revolutionary solution that will help to elevate the standard of care for patients globally, in line with Olympus' purpose of making people's lives safer, healthier and more fulfilling.About OlympusAs a leading medical technology company, Olympus' Medical Business uses innovative capabilities in medical technology, therapeutic intervention, and precision manufacturing to help healthcare professionals deliver diagnostic, therapeutic, and minimally invasive procedures to improve clinical outcomes, reduce overall costs, and enhance the quality of life for patients. Olympus' Medical portfolio includes endoscopes, laparoscopes, and video imaging systems, as well as surgical energy devices, customer solutions, medical services, and a wide range of endotherapy instruments for endoscopic and therapeutic applications. For more information, visit www.olympus-global.com and follow our global Twitter account: @Olympus_Corp.About MedTech InnovatorBased in Los Angeles, Calif., MedTech Innovator is the largest accelerator of medical device companies in the world and the premier startup accelerator in the medical technology industry. Its mission is to improve the lives of patients by accelerating the growth of companies that are transforming the health care system. MedTech Innovator matches health care industry leaders with innovative early stage and emerging-growth medtech companies for mentorship and support. To date, MedTech Innovator has supported 509 alumni that have gone on to raise $6 billion in follow-on funding, and brought more than 200 products to regulatory clearance or approval. For more information, visit MedTech Innovator and follow @MedTechAwards on Twitter and MedTech Innovator on LinkedIn. To receive industry insights and highlights about MedTech Innovator's current and alumni participant companies, subscribe to its monthly newsletter. https://medtechinnovator.org/Contact:global-public_relations@olympus.com[1] As of March 2022[2] Lung, stomach, colon, and prostate cancers - the top four highest incidence of cancers excluding breast cancer, as of March 2022. Source: GLOBAL CAN 2020Olympus Corp [TYO: 7733] [ADR: OCPNY] [GDR: OLYS] https://www.olympus-global.com Copyright 2022 JCN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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Business of IP Asia Forum sheds light on Global IP business opportunities ACN Newswire

Business of IP Asia Forum sheds light on Global IP business opportunities

December 2, 2022
HONG KONG, Dec 2, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Intellectual property (IP) authorities and business leaders from across the world gathered to discuss trends, paradigm shifts and opportunities in the IP market at the two-day Business of IP Asia (BIP Asia) Forum, which concluded today. Jointly organised by the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) and Hong Kong Design Centre, this leading annual IP event attracted more than 14,000 online and physical participants from over 40 countries and regions to share insights, network and explore business collaboration opportunities.The 12th Business of IP Asia (BIP Asia) Forum came to a successful close todayPolicy Dialogue - Aspiration to Action: Co-creating a Resilient and Sustainable IP EcosystemThe HKTDC and Chinese Manufacturers' Association of Hong Kong signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to boost mutual cooperation on technology commercialisationThe physical-online hybrid BIP Asia Forum, themed "Creating New Value, Discovering New Frontiers", was held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) with physical sessions livestreamed. More than 70 seasoned industry leaders and well-established speakers outlined proposals to build a sustainable IP ecosystem and analysed the effective implementation of IP strategies for business expansion, while exploring the business potential of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) through forums, plenary sessions, workshops and product showcases.International IP experts share sustainable IP ecosystem insightsTo cope with ever-changing global IP protection policies and thrive in a dynamic world amid technological breakthroughs, effective bilateral communication with market participants is of the utmost importance in the IP industry to establish its position and remain resilient through economic cycles. At the inaugural Policy Dialogue - Aspiration to Action: Co-creating a Resilient and Sustainable IP Ecosystem, a forum highlight, international IP experts exchanged valuable insights on enhancing the sustainability of the global IP ecosystem. Antony Taubman, Director of Intellectual Property Division at World Trade Organization (WTO) said: "We have witnessed a revolution in the way that intellectual property is traded and used to promote development and economic growth. Knowledge flow is also central to equitable development. The experience with COVID has shown that innovation and access to the fruits of innovation are essential and must be factored into all areas of policy and international trade. The Hong Kong government is right to position the city as a regional IP trading centre, and to provide the strategic, careful, integrated and systemic thinking required to make it work."Summit focuses on re-industrialisationThe BIP Asia Forum's "Global Tech Summit" addressed the "Industrial Metaverse: Propelling Re-industrialisation in Hong Kong" topic. The HKSAR Government has actively promoted re-industrialisation to boost the city's sustainable economic growth. The summit brought together technology leaders and pioneers to analyse the transformation of the global manufacturing landscape and ways in which it could accelerate the revitalisation of Hong Kong's manufacturing sector. Having led artificial intelligence (AI) initiatives in the Asia Pacific, Simon See, Senior Director and Chief Solution Architect; Global Head of NVIDIA AI Technology Center, NVIDIA Corporation, shared his views on metaverse and re-industrialisation.Simon See said: "Many people believe that the metaverse is only for social purposes. However, it is indeed highly relevant to how industries operate. Digital twins, for example, can assist businesses in developing simulations and increasing efficiency. To build the metaverse, many IP and digital assets will need to be created, and no single company can do it all. The private sector, the education sector and communities are all needed to help build various components. That is why we need the ecosystem to grow as quickly as possible for the metaverse to become a reality."Educating IP users and owners on diverse topicsThe sessions on the first day covered a diverse IP-related topics. Inspo Talk: IP issues Revolving KOL/Influencer Marketing was an informative session for IP users who actively deploy personalities on social media for marketing purposes. On the same subject, legal experts shared crucial guidance at the IP Do's and Don'ts on Social Media session. A talk on the Introduction to the Madrid System for the International Registration of Marks provided valuable information to innovators who seek to protect their creations.Many firms are seeking to explore opportunities in the vibrant Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), a fast-expanding trade bloc. On the second day of event, the Workshop on ASEAN Roadmap to Successful IP Commercialisation in a Knowledge-based Economy offered thoughts on how innovators could use inventions and expand in ASEAN. Another panel on business expansion brought together representatives from various fields, such as enterprises, research institutions, financial institutions and IP institutions, to exchange views on the latest technological achievements and IP financing within the GBA.Education remains an indispensable part of the BIP Asia Forum. This year, collaborating with the Intellectual Property Department, the event continued to offer a wide range of training sessions for IP owners and users. Topics ranged from deployment of copyright and designs in the digital age to the application of patents and key concepts for IP trading. There were also sessions answering questions pertaining to legal issues arising from disputes over IP appropriation.In the IPHatch Asia - Enabling Deep Tech Startups with IPs and Business Networks session, Jason Loh, Founder and CEO of Piece Future, analysed the role of IP and business networks in deep tech start-up development. Start-ups were invited to discuss the importance of IP in business development, share their entrepreneurial journey and offer advice on how to stand out amid the competition.Co-organised by HKTDC and Hong Kong Productivity Council (HKPC) for the first time this year, the Innovation & IP Market included the Inno Showcase, Open Stage and Tech Consultation Salon. It brought together universities, R&D centres, start-ups, IP users and service providers to network and explore collaboration opportunities. Start-ups and SMEs also gained insights from various industry experts on trademark registration, IP and tech commercialisation, invention protection and capitalising patents.The HKTDC and The Chinese Manufacturers' Association of Hong Kong signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) today to boost mutual cooperation on technology commercialisation to develop and promote Hong Kong as a global innovation and technology (I&T) hub and regional IP trading center.Business of IP Asia Forum website: https://bipasia.hktdc.com/en/Photo download: https://bit.ly/3FlWDOEAbout HKTDCThe Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is a statutory body established in 1966 to promote, assist and develop Hong Kong's trade. With 50 offices globally, including 13 in Mainland China, the HKTDC promotes Hong Kong as a two-way global investment and business hub. The HKTDC organises international exhibitions, conferences and business missions to create business opportunities for companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), in the mainland and international markets. The HKTDC also provides up-to-date market insights and product information via research reports and digital news channels. For more information, please visit: www.hktdc.com/aboutus. Follow us on Twitter @hktdc and LinkedIn.Media enquiriesPlease contact Hill+Knowlton Strategies:Rachel Zhu, Tel: +852 6816 5846, Email: rachel.zhu@hkstrategies.comJade Sin, Tel: +852 5646 8944, Email: jade.sin@hkstrategies.comHKTDC's Communications & Public Affairs Department:Clayton Lauw, Tel: +852 2584 4472, Email: clayton.y.lauw@hktdc.orgJanet Chan, Tel: +852 2584 4369, Email: janet.ch.chan@hktdc.orgSunny Ng, Tel: +852 2584 4357, Email: sunny.sl.ng@hktdc.org Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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力勤资源启动招股：业绩强劲增长 全产业链布局彰显核心竞争力

November 22, 2022
HONG KONG, Nov 22, 2022 - (亚太商讯 via SEAPRWire.com) - 11月21日，宁波力勤资源科技股份有限公司（「力勤资源」或「公司」，股份代号：2245.HK）正式启动港股招股，拟全球发行232,547,600股股份，最高发售价为每股19.96港元。本次IPO由中金公司与招银国际联席保荐。据悉，力勤资源是一家镍全产业链公司，同时进行镍产品的贸易及生产业务。在镍产品贸易领域，按2021年的镍产品贸易量计，公司在全球排名第一；按2021年的镍矿贸易量计，公司在中国排名第一，2021年的市场份额为26.8%。深耕镍矿及镍铁贸易领域多年 具备全产业链布局能力力勤资源在镍矿及镍铁贸易领域深耕多年，积累了行业知识并具备了全球化的前瞻性布局能力，不断地向上下游延伸，完成了对镍产业链的垂直整合，业务涵盖镍矿及镍铁贸易、冶炼生产、设备制造、销售等环节。在上游镍资源采购与贸易方面，力勤资源在全球镍矿及镍铁主要出口国菲律宾和印度尼西亚建立了稳固的上游供应渠道，与亚洲镍业（Nickel Asia Corporation）及CTP Construction and Mining Corp.等菲律宾领先的镍矿开采商均建立了长期且稳定的合作关系，使公司的镍矿资源得到长期稳定的供应。根据灼识咨询报告，于2019年、2020年及2021年，公司在菲律宾的镍矿出口量均为全球第一，2021年的市场份额为28.2%，为其业务拓展打下了牢固的根基。在冶炼生产、设备制造与销售方面，力勤资源高度重视对现有生产流程和工艺的优化以及对先进技术的探索，在中国及印度尼西亚均布局了自有生产基地，有效对接上下游资源。力勤资源与印度尼西亚合作伙伴在印度尼西亚奥比岛合作开发的HPAL项目主要用于生产MHP，未来亦将能够生产硫酸镍、硫酸钴等镍钴化合物。目前，HPAL项目一期已于2021年投产，根据灼识咨询报告，在镍产品生产领域，HPAL项目是全球技术最先进的镍钴化合物湿法冶炼项目之一，也是全球现金成本最低的镍钴化合物生产项目。在下游镍产业价值链的延伸方面，力勤资源的镍钴化合物产品被广泛地用作新能源汽车三元电池的核心原材料。HPAL项目一期两条生产线的达产，使公司在印度尼西亚布局镍湿法冶炼项目的中国公司之中占据了先发优势。同时，HPAL项目的终端市场新能源汽车产业的快速增长，亦使得HPAL项目生产的镍钴化合物产品具有较强的市场需求及稀缺性。此外，力勤资源的镍矿及镍铁产品主要应用于不锈钢等终端市场，公司计划将镍产业链进一步延伸至新能源汽车电池及不锈钢炼钢领域。客源稳定财务数据靓丽 新一轮腾飞指日可待凭借多年来对镍产业链的参与，力勤资源积累了良好的信誉和口碑，与众多客户建立了长期的战略合作关系，包括国内领先的三元电池材料生产商和大型钢铁集团，使公司能够受益于下游领域强劲增长，不断延伸下游产业价值链。财务方面，近年来力勤资源的业绩实现了强劲增长。于2020年、2021年以及截至2021年及2022年6月30日止六个月，公司的收入分别为人民币7,755.2百万元、12,449.3百万元、4,088.3百万元及9,978.3百万元，而净利润分别为人民币518.3百万元、1,260.0百万元、89.0百万元及2,289.6百万元，显示出2021年度、2022年上半年的收入和净利润同比均大幅提升。从行业角度来看，近年来全球及中国的镍消耗量持续增长。根据灼识咨询报告，全球镍年消耗量于2021年至2026年的复合年增长率预计将达10.6%。中国镍年消费量于2021年至2026年的复合年增长率预计将达11.2%，于2026年占全球镍消费量的比例将达51.3%，发展前景十分广阔。依托多年的行业认知积累，力勤资源搭建起不同路径的产品组合、全产业链布局及优质客户群体，伴随IPO的顺利推进，正逐步增强在全球镍行业的领先地位并扩展及深化在产业链的业务，进而实现新的一轮腾飞。 Copyright 2022 亚太商讯. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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HKTDC Entrepreneur Day and Business of IP Asia Forum start from late November ACN Newswire

HKTDC Entrepreneur Day and Business of IP Asia Forum start from late November

November 16, 2022
HONG KONG, Nov 16, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is organising the 14th Entrepreneur Day and the 12th Business of IP Asia Forum (BIP Asia Forum) between the end of November and early December. The two events will feature experts and high-profile speakers from various industries to share their insights with start-ups and small-and-medium enterprises (SMEs). Topics will include optimising business operations, pursuing entrepreneurship, and using the latest innovative technologies and creative mindsets to capture opportunities and expand your business globally, in particular in the Greater Bay Area.The 14th edition of Entrepreneur Day will be from 30 November to 2 December under the theme of "Balance Beyond the Boom".This year's Entrepreneur Day launches its first Start-up Express International, inviting high-calibre start-ups worldwide to join an exchange session with the winners of Start-up Express. Picture: The "Pitching Final" event of Start-up Express in June 2022.Jointly organised by the HKSAR Government, the Hong Kong Trade Development Council and the Hong Kong Design Centre, the 12th Business of IP Asia Forum will be staged on 1-2 December 2022.HKTDC Assistant Executive Director Stephen Liang, said: "Entrepreneur Day and BIP Asia Forum will offer start-ups and SMEs a chance to clearly understand the latest trends in their respective industries and enhance their knowledge whether they wish to learn how to start a business, embrace a path of sustainable development, safeguard their intellectual property or how to improve their branding strategy, equipping them to pursue the best opportunities."Start-up Express International, one of the highlights of Entrepreneur Day, will introduce top-tier start-ups from Mainland China, the United States, Italy, South Korea and Japan to local start-ups encouraging inspirational exchanges and creating opportunities for start-ups in Hong Kong to widen their horizon in a way that will hopefully be conducive to upgrading business performance. Finally, the BIP Asia Forum will host experts in intellectual property from across the world and assemble business leaders to generate discussion on recent developments in the market and application of industrial metaverse."Entrepreneur Day - Developing a diversified and balanced start-up ecosystemThe 14th Entrepreneur Day will be on 30 November, with events culminating on 2 December. The theme for this year's edition is "Balance Beyond the Boom", with hybrid seminars and exhibitions being offered for the first time. Entrepreneur Day will involve more than 20 seminars and workshops and close to 60 speakers from 11 countries and regions sharing their innovative responses to market changes. More than 110 exhibitors will showcase their technological developments. At the same time, business matching sessions and networking events will be available for attendees seeking to explore cutting-edge products in the growing international start-up ecosystem. Start-ups will be encouraged to use Hong Kong as a platform to tap into the Greater Bay Area and global markets and seek out business partners.This year's Entrepreneur Day Seminar series will cover four major themes: Entrepreneurship, Future Tech, Innovation for Good and Market Exploration. The key session, "T-Chat - Global VC Investment: Rise or Fall", will invite Eric Manlunas, Founder & Managing Partner of Wavemaker Partners; Duncan Chiu, Co-Chairman and Venture Committee of Hong Kong Venture Capital and Private Equity Association (HKVCA); and Karena Belin, Co-founder & COO/CFO/RO of Hong Kong's first SFC licensed start-up investment platform AngelHub, share their views on the outlook for the global venture capital market in 2023. They will also guide start-ups on how to raise capital and expand their business at critical times.Start-ups aspiring to achieve unicorn status (technology companies with a private market valuation of more than US$1 billion) can attend the "Unicorn Fireside Chat - Revival of the Travel Super App" with Kim Jong Yoon, CEO of Yanolja (the first and only travel unicorn based in South Korea, and owner of the most popular hotel booking app in the country). He will share how the company used emerging technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud technology to reform its business during the pandemic. He will also discuss ways to seize new opportunities now that global borders are reopening after the COVID-19 pandemic.With the growing importance of environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) to the public, many companies use ESG criteria to ensure they run responsibly. In "Make Good Use of Waste", Shrikanth Narasimha, Director of Sustainability and Supply Chain - Far East Mainetti (HK) (the world's largest manufacturer of hangers); Rachel Barr, Vice President of Sustainability of Israeli start-up UBQ Materials; and Ricci Wong, Founder and CEO of HK Timberbank will discuss projects on achieving closed-loop recycling and reuse of plastic products, converting household waste into sustainable bioplastics, and upcycling local wood to make decorative materials, thus driving the development of the global circular economy.Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) have risen in importance and caused controversy. In the session "NFT: Eye Candy or Key to Gold?", Lucas Cheung, Managing Partner of Gusto Collective Hong Kong, Asia's first BrandTech group and Nick Lau, founder of WEAR (a Web3 platform for luxury brands to launch exclusive 'phygital' goods), will introduce the latest applications of NFTs in the entertainment and fashion industries and how they can boost sales and enhance customer loyalty.The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) has increased possibilities for trade and collaboration across the region. In "Start-up Ecosystem in RCEP", representatives from venture capital firms and start-up accelerators from Japan, South Korea and Australia will share the latest developments in the region's start-up ecosystem and incentives for local start-ups that are interested in exploring the new market.Meanwhile, exhibitions under 2 thematic zones, "Start-up Zone" and "The Boosters", will showcase more than 110 innovative companies and business establishment service providers covering many of the most sought-after technologies, including biomedical sciences, green tech, food tech, smart city technologies, fintech and more. Visitors can interact with exhibitors at physical and virtual booths, and via daily guided tours and business matching sessions to learn about their innovative solutions. Some of the ingenious solutions include ZenxTag Technology Limited's smart food label, which changes its colour depending on the food's freshness; Key Points Exchange Limited's cross-border loyalty points aggregator for payment; Metamory Technology Limited's blockchain-enabled 'graveyard in the metaverse' for pets and humans; and Tencent Cloud's cloud solutions for start-ups.Start-up Express International promote a vibrant exchange opportunitiesTo mark the 5th anniversary of Start-up Express, the start-up development programme, the HKTDC has launched Start-up Express International as one of the highlights of Entrepreneur Day this year to encourage international start-ups to establish a presence in Hong Kong and strengthen ecosystem-to-ecosystem collaboration between Hong Kong and other countries. Start-up Express International is supported by global partners in Belgium, Mainland China, Germany, Italy, Japan, Singapore, South Korea, Turkey, the United Kingdom, and the United States, who have nominated start-ups from those countries to participate in the contest. Nominated start-ups come from a diverse range of industries, including greentech, healthtech, smart city technologies and edtech, as well as the metaverse, blockchain, robotics, marketing technology and agritech.Start-up Express International has already shortlisted the top 30 start-ups, and a professional panel of judges will select 10 global winners. The top 30 start-ups are entitled to a series of supporting services such as marketing support, technology support, peer support, mentorship and advisory, and incentive offers to help them set up business in Hong Kong and enter the Greater Bay Area market. The 10 global winners will share the stage with local winners from Hong Kong Start-up Express and exchange views on the industry and entrepreneurial experiences.Business of IP Asia Forum create new value and discover new frontiersWith the flourishing development of innovative technology in Asia, companies have to formulate their Intellectual Property (IP) strategies to keep up with market development and changes. Jointly organised by the HKSAR Government, the Hong Kong Trade Development Council and the Hong Kong Design Centre, the 12th Business of IP Asia Forum will be held online and physically at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre on 1-2 December 2022. With the theme of "Creating New Value, Discovering New Frontiers", the two-day forum will bring together global IP experts and business leaders to explore the latest trends in the Global IP market.The first-ever "Policy Dialogue" will feature Daren Tang, Director General of the World Intellectual Property Organization; Antony Taubman, Director of the Intellectual Property Division at the World Trade Organization (WTO); Rowel S. Barba, Chairman of ASEAN Working Group on Intellectual Property Cooperation (AWGIPC); Kyo-sook Choi, Chair of Intellectual Property Rights Experts Group at Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC); and Antonio Campinos, President of the European Patent Office. They will discuss the co-creation of a resilient and sustainable IP ecosystem.Following the policy dialogue, the plenary session "Powering the Future: Robust Patent Strategies Amid Challenges" will see industrial leaders like Brett Alten, Senior Vice President of Deputy General Counsel and Chief IP Counsel at Hewlett Packard Enterprise; Michael Ding, Vice President and Head of IP AMEA Region of ABB Group; and Masaki Ito, General Manager of the Intellectual Property Department at Toyota Industries Corporation, share their insights about how companies could scale up their businesses by making the best use out of IP.Chaired by H.L. Yiu, Head of Re-industrialisation of the Hong Kong Science & Technology Parks Corporation, the "Global Tech Summit" will focus on how the Industrial Metaverse propels re-industrialisation in Hong Kong. It will feature Simon See, Global Head and Chief Solution Architect of NVIDIA AI Technology Center; T. John Koo, Director of Cyber-Physical Systems at the Hong Kong Applied Science and Technology Research Institute (ASTRI); and Eric Liu, Deputy Executive Director of the Vocational Training Council (VTC). The speakers will share NVIDIA's journey to build Omniverse, an open modular platform for metaverse developers, artists and enterprises, integrating virtual collaborations and real-time physical simulation for virtual worlds. They will also discuss plans to nurture local talent in the field of metaverse technology.HKTDC will join hands with the Hong Kong Productivity Council (HKPC) and organise "Innovation & IP Market" under the theme "Smart Manufacturing and Building" for the first time ever to strengthen IP commercialisation and foster industry collaboration. "Innovation & IP Market" will connect universities, research centres, start-ups, IP users and service providers to facilitate business networking and explore potential business opportunities. The "Innovation & IP Market" will include Inno Showcase with over 30 homegrown innovations applicable to a range of sectors, including manufacturing, construction, property development, transportation, energy, healthcare & beauty; Open Stage, where tech and IP experts will be sharing global trends and best practices on IP & tech commercialisation and adoption; and the Tech Consultation Salon, where enterprises can seek professional advice on business transformation and upgrading.In an affiliated event titled "ASEAN Roadmap to Successful IP Commercialisation in a Knowledgebased Economy", co-organised by ASEAN and the Intellectual Property Department, local and ASEAN representatives from the legal, research and business sector will shed light on the characteristics of the financial and legal systems that favour IP commercialisation, their prior experiences with technology transfers and the key to success in a knowledge-based economy.Meanwhile, the "Inspo Talk" will highlight IP-related points that matter for business collaboration with KOLs (Key Opinion Leaders), discuss IP issues related to KOL marketing and connect IP service consumers and providers.Finally, HKTDC and Hong Kong's Intellectual Property Department will jointly provide IP Training sessions during the forum introducing basic intellectual property concepts such as IP applications in e-commerce. Participants can learn about how intellectual property can protect original inventions in the digital era, empowering their ability to protect and manage IP on behalf of companies.Websites- HKTDC Entrepreneur Day: https://eday.hktdc.com/- Start-up Express International: https://portal.hktdc.com/startupexpress/tc/s/start-up-express-international- Business of IP Asia Forum: https://bipasia.hktdc.com/en/- Photo download: https://bit.ly/3hN9QqpAbout HKTDC The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is a statutory body established in 1966 to promote, assist and develop Hong Kong's trade. With 50 offices globally, including 13 in Mainland China, the HKTDC promotes Hong Kong as a two-way global investment and business hub. The HKTDC organises international exhibitions, conferences and business missions to create business opportunities for companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), in the mainland and international markets. The HKTDC also provides up-to-date market insights and product information via research reports and digital news channels. For more information, please visit: www.hktdc.com/aboutus. Follow us on Twitter @hktdc and LinkedIn.Media enquiriesPlease get in touch with PR agency Hill+Knowlton Strategies:Entrepreneur DayJoyce Kwong, Tel: +852 6842 5929, Email: joyce.kwong@hkstrategies.comNannerl Yau, Tel: +852 6846 7888, Email: nannerl.yau@hkstrategies.comBusiness of IP Asia ForumRachel Zhu, Tel: +852 6816 5846, Email: rachael.zhu@hkstrategies.comJade Sin, Tel: +852 5646 8944, Email: jade.sin@hkstrategies.comHKTDC's Communications & Public Affairs Department:Clayton Lauw, Tel: +852 2584 4472, Email: clayton.y.lauw@hktdc.orgJanet Chan, Tel: +852 2584 4369, Email: janet.ch.chan@hktdc.orgSunny Ng, Tel: +852 2584 4357, Email: sunny.sl.ng@hktdc.org Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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In-person InfoComm Southeast Asia 2022 in Bangkok, Thailand Ups the Game for All in the New Business Landscape ACN Newswire

In-person InfoComm Southeast Asia 2022 in Bangkok, Thailand Ups the Game for All in the New Business Landscape

November 14, 2022
BANGKOK, Nov 14, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - The 3-day InfoComm Southeast Asia 2022 at the Bangkok International Trade and Exhibition Centre (BITEC) came to a close on 4 November 2022. Returning in-person for the first time since its launch in 2019, Asia's premier Professional AudioVisual (Pro-AV) and Transformative Technology Exhibition and Summit saw exhibitors, visitors and delegates from 22 countries. It was non-stop action across the Exhibition show floor and the various Summit session venues."The enthusiasm we saw among our exhibitors and visitors was striking," said Richard Tan, Executive Director of InfoCommAsia. "Amidst the impressive array of technological developments were intensive personal conversations and exciting forward-looking collaborations. The Pro-AV industry continues to undergo vast transformation and rapid development, and InfoComm Southeast Asia is one of the key marketplaces to make new connections."6,593 visitors came to InfoComm Southeast Asia 2022, with the majority arriving from Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam. The Show also welcomed visitors from the rest of Asia, including China, India, Japan and South Korea. It was clear that the whole of Asia is ready to transform and seize the unprecedented opportunities in this post-pandemic era. And they were in for a treat with this year's event highlights - many of which would not have been possible without the support from our 138 partners, including government agencies as well as industry and technology associations.INSPIRATIONS ON THE SHOW FLOOR130 exhibiting companies from 18 participating countries showcased a wide array of innovative AV-driven technologies and solutions that businesses could tap on to transform, gain lead and be ready for marketplace trends. 41 exhibiting companies participated in the Show for the first time, including brands like Adder Technology, Black Box, Bose, Christie Digital Systems, Jabra, Microsoft Teams, Riedel, Vega Global, and more. Among the cutting-edge innovations on show, there were 174 new product launches.Solution-seekers in industries ranging from education to transportation, hospitality to healthcare, retail to enterprise, could find the answers they need at InfoComm Southeast Asia 2022.Exhibitor Claude Sabourin, Business Development Director, SCHOT, beamed as he shared, "We had many consultants and owners of businesses visit our booth - the people who are really decision-makers or influencers, and that's very good. These visitors were from Korea, Japan, Vietnam, Cambodia, Indonesia - different parts of Asia. The wide reach we achieved was good."PRO-AV SOLUTIONS LIVE IN ACTION - THE SHOW HIGHLIGHTSThe Future of Immersive Experiences added a multi-sensory dimension to the visitor experience. This 15x5- square-metre walk-though gave visitors a glimpse into the future of visual and immersive storytelling, which converges art, technology and sensory experiences. "The Gateway to the Metaverse" featured real- time generative effects based on user interaction; "The Next-level of Projection Mapping" brought a car- like object to life with effects and animation; and "A New Holographic Experience" showcased the Pro-AV technology that is increasingly applied in the Location Based Experience (LBX) industry, such as experience centers, theme parks, theatres and live performances. This entire space was fully designed, system-built and integrated by Vega Global, in partnership with disguise, and with equipment contributions from Christie, Panasonic, BenQ and Lighting & Equipment.The off-site AV Technical Tour on Day 2 - fully-booked weeks before the Show opened - offered a first- hand experience to see AV technology at work. Dozens of visitors were given the valuable opportunity to visit the Expressway Authority of Thailand (EXAT). The "Smart Traffic Systems - Expressway Traffic Management Centre and Control Rooms" tour took them into the very heart of command-and-control scenarios, to see how advanced technologies and control systems have enabled the EXAT to effectively and efficiently provide the best experience for expressway users.HOSTED AND PERSONALISED ENGAGEMENTThrough the Invited Guests Program, InfoComm Southeast Asia specially invited and hosted 252 key and senior decision-makers from Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore and Vietnam. Many came from government agencies involved in education, healthcare, security, defense, transportation and citizen services. Others were key industry leaders in retail, media and advertising, and real estate development. Guided tours around the show floor with personal introduction to leading solution providers paved the way for further engagement thereafter."My organization is embarking on a new project that requires new Pro-AV solutions in the next 12 to 24 months, and this visit to InfoComm Southeast Asia was very timely because I was able to obtain all the relevant information I need and also explore the wide selection of products and solutions," said Mat Amir Bin Yaacob, Senior Engineer, Ministry of Defence, Malaysia.Elmer Francisco Sarmiento, Undersecretary for Maritime, Department of Transportation, Philippines enthused, "There were many new advanced technologies at the Show that could help drive digital transformation within the government. I've also seen many products and solutions embedded with artificial intelligence that would be very useful in ensuring the smooth running of government functions."THE SUMMIT FOR INFORMED BUSINESS DECISIONS WITH INVALUABLE INSIGHTSFree-to-attend learning sessions were delivered under various tracks - Asia AV Leaders Connect, AVIXA Seminars, AV Managers Day, Industry Forums, and Plenary - targeted at different delegate profiles.Learning sessions under the concurrent 2-day NIXT Summit provided another application perspective as it focuses on end-to-end emerging tech solutions for businesses. A total of 32 sessions were organized, and some were in collaboration with industry associations, including Association of Thai Software Industry and Museum Association of Thailand.EXTENDED SOLUTION DISCOVERY - POST-SHOW BENEFITSMonths before the InfoComm Southeast Asia 2022, visitors were introduced to the intuitive business matching system, information-rich vBooth (every exhibitor has a one-page microsite to showcase their full and on-show offerings), business card drop facility and appointment scheduler - tools on the Show website that facilitated self-personalized engagement with solution providers.Solution-seekers who fully utilized these tools found their time at the Show highly productive and efficient. For visitors who missed connecting with solution providers they intended to meet onsite, InfoComm Southeast Asia is availing these tools for another two months post-Show.The 2022 Show may be over, but the benefits it brings to growing businesses continue.INFOCOMM ASIA 2023 - A WIDER MARKETPLACE"Speaking with the InfoComm team, I hear that the Show will be expanded next year to become InfoComm Asia," Matthew Deayton, Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Vega Global added, "This means we will get even more visitors to our booth coming from northern countries like Japan and South Korea, and South Australia and New Zealand as well. I feel this Show will become a real centerpiece for the Asia-Pacific market."InfoComm Asia, as this show will be renamed from 2023, will play an increasingly important role in providing a platform for global manufacturers interested in developing a strong presence in the Asia-Pacific market to congregate at one place where their companies can be introduced or their latest solutions can be revealed, and where they can invite their customers from all over the region to experience their innovations - while enjoying the inexpensive hospitality of Bangkok.InfoComm Asia 2023 will run from 24-26 May 2023 at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center (QSNCC), Bangkok, Thailand. Admission is free. For more information and the latest updates, please visit www.infocomm-asia.com.About InfoCommAsiaInfoCommAsia Pte. Ltd. is the region's preeminent organizer of tradeshows for the Professional AudioVisual (Pro-AV) and Transformative Solutions industries. Through industry-leading shows in China, India and Thailand, InfoCommAsia connects global and regional solution providers, vertical market end-users and the supply chain with the most important markets of Asia Pacific.Additional information is available at:infocomm-china.com | nixt-china.com | infocomm-india.com | infocomm-asia.comFor more information, please contact:Rest of the WorldAngie Eng, Marketing DirectorInfoCommAsia Pte Ltd angieeng@infocommasia.com ThailandKanokwan Sukchaisr,i Managing Director Expo Inter Co., Ltdkanokwan.infocommasia@expointer.net Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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A Focus on Content and the Consumer is the Key Driver for Growth and Sustainability in Asia ACN Newswire

A Focus on Content and the Consumer is the Key Driver for Growth and Sustainability in Asia

November 7, 2022
Singapore, Nov 7, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - The annual marquee event of the Asian video industry, the Asia Video Summit, returned in full swing, hosting over 300 delegates in person and online as a hybrid conference, amidst a time of immense innovation and disruption in the video industry.The Summit opened with clear views from industry stalwarts, Henry Tan, Group CEO, Astro, Clement Schwebig, Chairman, Asia Video Industry Association (AVIA), and Vivek Couto, Executive Director, Media Partners Asia, that a return to profitability and a focus on revenue was much needed for sustained growth across Asia. Though Asia was a huge but diverse and difficult market, there was no doubt certain markets will continue to grow, said Couto. However, disruption was going to continue for the next few years, added Tan, and all players had to be prepared for a rollercoaster ride. James Gibbons, President & Managing Director, Western Pacific, Warner Bros. Discovery, also shared his views on the massive changes that the industry had gone through over the last decade. While there used to be a real emphasis on subscriber growth, and the belief that the market for subscription video-on-demand was infinite, a business without an advertising component was no longer meaningful. A wholesale reassessment of how to assess the growth and value of a company was now needed. And content was no longer an individual line of business, but represented an entire franchise opportunity that enabled businesses to build a special relationship with their consumers across all touchpoints. This focus on content certainly resonated through the Summit. For Donovan Chan, Founding Partner, Beach House Pictures, sticking to premium programming that was efficiently produced at a high quality to deliver on what the audiences want and need was a key part of his strategy to move more content from East to West. Kirana Cheewachuen, Deputy Director, Planning & Business Development, Strategic Content Group, True Corporation, also added that with Korea leading in script development, there was also a need to attract and develop the right talent in order to discover the secret sauce behind the success of Korean content, and hopefully replicate it in other parts of Asia. However, while content was king, it was not an 'either or' situation, it needed to be across content, activation, distribution, and pricing, said Manish Kalra, Chief Business Officer, ZEE5 India. Leading on to rebundling, Ricky Ow, Partner, Quest Ventures, also shared that it was not 'one size fits all' and that there was a need to meet personal consumer demand and at a price point that made sense. There was also the need to solve this problem as a benefit to consumers as well as content providers, for less churn and more sustainability. For Clarissa Tanoesoedibjo, Managing Director, Vision+, aggregation was the way moving forward, with more integration across the ecosystem. The topic of sustainability was certainly one that reiterated with the panellists this year as well. Chris Sewell, Founder, Net Zero Media, felt that more verifications and guidelines were needed around businesses to help people make informed decisions. Similarly, Esther Peh, Associate Director, Public Policy, Asia, Warner Bros. Discovery, also said that while there were industry wide tools to help take the first step towards being more conscious about your footprint and being more aware of the environmental impact, it was still very much at the nascent phase, and it was important for industry stakeholders and partners to come together. For Globe Telecom, Apple Evangelista, Head, Sustainability and Social Responsibility, while it was becoming a standard in the way they did business, there was also a need to reduce value chain emissions, both upstream and downstream, with the next step being customer education after greening the value chain.On the advertising front, stakeholders too needed to come together as there was certainly enormous opportunity for growth in the OTT advertising space, which was currently under-indexed in Asia. While OTT was the natural evolution of TV, Elaine Tan, Head of Sales, Southeast Asia, International Business Department - Advertising, iQIYI International, felt that OTT was not quite mainstream as yet and there was still a lot of room to grow in the premium space especially with premium Asian content. "If we bring the content that users want, the growth will follow," said Tan, with the advertising dollars following suit as well after.And though TV was evolving to OTT and Connected TV(CTV), for Alex Lowes, Vice President, Client Engagement and Growth, APAC, Finecast, the one commonality was that they were both addressable premium broadcast quality content. And with addressable TV becoming part of an omnichannel strategy, addressable TV was the future. However, a key challenge that still remained for Kanika Manglik, Regional Managing Partner, Investments Strategy, Mindshare, was the adoption of unified measurement.Despite these challenges, there was still much positivity among the panellists. Vignesh Narayanan, CEO, Airtel Ads, shared his prediction that US$200M was the addressable opportunity in India on the table over the next 2 years. Summing it up, Alysha Dino, Senior Director, Global Business Development, Publica, added that with 50% of viewers in Southeast Asia watching content online, this was a transforming time in the industry in Asia Pacific, to make these challenges into a good opportunity. The Asia Video Summit is proudly sponsored by Gold Sponsors Brightcove, BytePlus, INVIDI, PubMatic, Tencent Cloud, TV5MONDE, Silver Sponsors AsiaSat, Broadpeak, Dolby, Edgio, Gracenote, InvestHK, Irdeto, Magnite, MEASAT, Mirada, NAGRA, SES, Synamedia, YouTube. Create Hong Kong of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region as the Lead Sponsor supports the Community Outreach Programme that provides complimentary passes for local video and creative industries-related SMEs and tertiary students to participate in the virtual Summit. Complimentary in-person Mentoring Workshops will also be held on 10 November to provide insightful tips about the media industry.About the Asia Video Industry AssociationThe 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 through its Coalition Against Piracy (CAP) and provides insight into the video industry through reports and conferences aimed to support a vibrant video industry.About Create Hong KongCreate Hong Kong (CreateHK) is a dedicated office set up by the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR Government) in June 2009 to spearhead the development of creative industries in Hong Kong. From 1 July 2022 onwards, it is under the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau. Its strategic foci are nurturing talent and facilitating start-ups, exploring markets, and promoting Hong Kong as Asia's creative capital and fostering a creative atmosphere in the community.For media enquiries and additional background information on Asia Video Summit 2022, please contact:Charmaine KwanHead of Marketing and CommunicationsEmail: charmaine@avia.orgWebsite: www.avia.org |LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/asiavideoia |Twitter: @AsiaVideoIA Disclaimer: Create Hong Kong of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region provides funding support to the project only, and does not otherwise take part in the project. Any opinions, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed in these materials/events (or by members of the project team) are those of the project organisers only and do not reflect the views of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau, Create Hong Kong, the CreateSmart Initiative Secretariat or the CreateSmart Initiative Vetting Committee. Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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Glasstech Asia and Fenestration Asia 2022 reinstates its position as the industry meeting point ACN Newswire

Glasstech Asia and Fenestration Asia 2022 reinstates its position as the industry meeting point

November 1, 2022
Singapore, Nov 1, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - The latest edition of Glasstech Asia and Fenestration Asia celebrates its success after its conclusion last Friday. In total more than 2000 attendees from over 28 countries were attracted to the event that held the fair alongside an all-inclusive variety of side events such as the inaugural Asia Facade & Glass Conference, Singapore facade tour, International Year of Glass (IYOG) art exhibition - Through the Looking Glass, buyer-seller meetings, and an annual networking gala dinner. The influx of exhibitors, delegates and visitors demonstrates the importance of the onsite exchanges of knowledge and the value of establishing our regional platform as the leading industry meeting place.A brief analysis of the post show statistics reflects a promising rise of international visitor and exhibitor support on having real time, in person display and sharing of new technology and innovations amongst the industry, proving an increasing confidence of the ASEAN market's role. The positive turnout at the event indicates the region's demand for a holistic space to conduct physical meetings in lieu of restrictions caused by the recent pandemic. Mr. Michael Wilton, CEO and Managing Director of MMI Asia underlined, "The importance of this event and its success shows a promising trajectory for the glass and facade sector. The personal touch of having face-to-face discussions remains undisputed as the most effective way to set growth in the industry. The event was very well received from both exhibitors and visitors alike to mediate companies in their endeavour to pursue deeper connections with their audiences. With more plans to integrate Glasstech Asia and Fenestration Asia into the global BAU Network, I foresee an exciting future in providing the industry with increasing opportunities to share their story with a wider global audience."Two-thirds of surveyed trade visitors expressed interest in returning for the next edition of the show, projecting a definite rise in numbers and traction in the trade fair's popularity. In addition to aisle discussions and hosted buyer gatherings, a total 519 private meetings were created to facilitate businesses in engaging the high-quality trades visitors present and expanding their global business contacts. "The success of this edition does not only represent a restoration of industry norms, but the revival of close knitted connections made possible by regional platforms such as Glasstech Asia and Fenestration Asia," emphasised Mr Gan Pay Yap, Chairman of Singapore Glass Association. "We are excited to see the continuation of the industry's success next year and witness the sharing of new developments and innovations in the region".The next Glasstech Asia - the 19th International Glass Products, Glass Manufacturing, Processing & Materials Exhibition, and Fenestration Asia - the 6th International Windows, Doors, Skylights, Curtain Wall & Facade Technology Exhibition, will take place from 29 November - 1 December 2023 at the IMPACT Exhibition and Convention Centre in Bangkok, Thailand.For more information, please visit: www.glasstechasia.com.sg and www.fenestrationasia.comAbout Glasstech Asia and Fenestration Asia 2022Coined "The Glass Hub of Southeast Asia", Glasstech Asia is an annual rotating exhibition that focuses on all things glass. The upcoming 18th edition Glasstech Asia along with the concurrent Fenestration Asia will be held between the 26th to 28th of October at Sands Expo & Convention Centre in Singapore. The three-day event brings together the best of the Southeast Asian glass and glazing sector, from glass manufacturing, processing, and machinery to accessories, raw materials, and finished glass products. Coupled with high- powered symposiums, forums, workshops, and an exciting Glass Installation Competition, it is an event not to be missed. Additionally, Glasstech Asia and Fenestration Asia aims to meet and satisfy the increasing global demands for eco-friendly windows, doors, and facades by focusing on new industry standards in sustainability, automation, and energy-efficiency topics. With a focus on green and smart fenestration technologies to bring about a more sustainable, energy-efficient, and liveable future, the exposition is strategically geared towards helping the architecture, building, and construction sectors in countries meet their energy targets.About BAU NetworkBAU is the World's Leading Trade Fair for Architecture, Materials and Systems. Everyone involved in the international community for planning, building and designing buildings comes together here--i.e., architects, planners, investors, representatives of the industrial and commercial sectors, the building trades, etc.Their primary interests include the latest techniques, materials and applications that can be used in actual practice. This is where visitors experience the future of building in persons.About Messe MunchenMesse Munchen is one of the leading exhibition organizers worldwide with more than 50 of its own trade shows for capital goods, consumer goods and new technologies. Every year, a total of over 50,000 exhibitors and around three million visitors take part in more than 200 events at the exhibition centre in Munich, at the ICM - Internationales Congress Centre Munchen and the MOC Veranstaltungs centre Munchen as well as abroad. 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Transnational, homegrown developers accoladed at the 12th PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards (Singapore) celebration ACN Newswire

Transnational, homegrown developers accoladed at the 12th PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards (Singapore) celebration

November 1, 2022
SINGAPORE, Nov 1, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - PropertyGuru Group (NYSE: PGRU), Southeast Asia's leading property technology company, named the Winners and Highly Commended awardees of the 12th annual edition of the PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards (Singapore) on Friday 28 October, supported by Kohler and Mitsubishi Electric Asia Pte Ltd.-- UOL Group Limited leads list of 2022 awardees with diverse wins that include the titles of Best Developer, Best Transnational Developer, and Best Hospitality Developer -- Aurum Land (Private) Limited, GuocoLand, Fairview Developments Pte Ltd (a unit of Tong Eng Group), and The Assembly Place also dominate the Developer categories-- Michelle Yong, CEO of Aurum Land and CEO and founder of Core Collective, receives the award for Singapore Real Estate Personality of the Year The 12th Annual PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards (Singapore) celebrated excellence and innovation in real estate development and design with a highly awaited gala dinner and presentation at the Shangri-La Singapore ballroom. The 2022 edition of the programme, part of the PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards series, distinguished Singapore's outstanding real estate developers and projects in 42 categories. UOL Group Limited garnered the Best Developer award, their third win in this category after holding the coveted title in 2012 and 2019. The company also won the new title of Best Transnational Developer as well as the Best Hospitality Developer award, buoyed by its project Pan Pacific Orchard, which won the Best Hotel Development award. The company also won two Special Recognitions. UOL Group Limited, Singapore Land Group Limited, and Kheng Leong Company, won three awards for their projects Amo Residence and The Watergardens at Canberra. GuocoLand won the titles of Best Luxury Developer, Best Sustainable Developer, and Best Mixed Use Developer, in addition to two Special Recognitions. Meyer Mansion, a project by GuocoLand, won the highly competitive title of Best Condo Development (Singapore), plus two awards. Belgravia Ace by Fairview Developments Pte Ltd (a unit of Tong Eng Group) was named Best Housing Development (Singapore), another highly sought-after title, and Best Strata Housing Development. Fairview Developments Pte Ltd (a unit of Tong Eng Group) was named Best Landed Developer.Park Nova by Shun Tak Holdings won across three categories, including Best Ultra Luxury Condo Development. Meanwhile, The Assembly Place was named Best Co-Living Operator and received the Best Heritage Co-Living Space award for 138-142 Jalan Besar.Named Best Lifestyle Developer and Best Boutique Developer, Aurum Land (Private) Limited won Best Lifestyle Development for The Hyde. Michelle Yong, CEO of Aurum Land and CEO and founder of Core Collective, came to accept the golden statuette for Singapore Real Estate Personality of the Year, a title decided by the editorial team of Property Report by PropertyGuru, the official magazine of the Awards. Yong was honoured for modernising Aurum Land into a true space and business innovator and contributing to Singapore's co-sharing economy.Michelle Yong said: "I believe that what matters most in life is the depth of your relationships and the sheer number of people you have helped along the way-it is the true measure of wealth-and that as business leaders, we have the privilege and duty to impact so many more people more deeply. I hope to live up to the legacy of this award and its past recipients by continuing to lead from the heart and build supportive environments that create change, advance communities, and accelerate growth." Hari V Krishnan, CEO and managing director of PropertyGuru Group, said: "Congratulations to the finest real estate developers and projects in Singapore this year. The recipients of these Awards show how Singaporean developers continue to offer an increasing variety of dream homes, especially in terms of luxury, wellness, and environment. We hope that by recognising these great projects, PropertyGuru will be able to ease the decision-making process for property seekers in Singapore."The independent panel of judges who determined this year's winning developers and projects consist of Kristin Thorsteins, chairperson of the Awards in Singapore and head of partnership growth for APAC, IWG PLC; Chua Shang Chai, partner, Dentons Rodyk & Davidson LLP; Greg Shand, architect, Robert Greg Shand Architects; Henry Woon, director, Atelier Ten; Joelle Chen, sustainability director, Singapore, Lendlease; Tay Kah Poh, adjunct associate professor at the NUS Department of Real Estate; Dr. Teo Ho Pin, senior adviser, managed services, Surbana Jurong Private Limited; and Wenhui Lim, partner, SPARK Architects.As the official supervisor of the Awards, the team of HLB Singapore Foo Kon Tan, led by Raymond Kong and Chen Tsai-Wei Vivian, made this year's selection process as fair, transparent, and credible as possible. Top winners in Singapore will now head to the 17th PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards Grand Final, set on 9 December in Bangkok, Thailand, which will welcome awardees from around the region to compete for the titles of 'Best in Asia' as well as attend the PropertyGuru Asia Real Estate Summit on 8 December, as part of PropertyGuru Week.Organised by PropertyGuru Group (NYSE: PGRU), the 12th Annual PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards (Singapore) programme is supported by gold sponsors Kohler and Mitsubishi Electric Asia Pte Ltd.; official portal partner PropertyGuru.com.sg; official magazine Property Report by PropertyGuru; official channel partner History; official PR partner Artemis Associates; media partners d+a Magazine, Luxuo, Palace, and Yacht Style; official ESG partner Baan Dek Foundation; supporting associations Singapore Estate Agents Association and Singapore Green Building Council; and official supervisor HLB.For more information, email awards@propertyguru.com or visit the official website: AsiaPropertyAwards.com.LIST OF WINNERS AND HIGHLY COMMENDED AWARDEES12th PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards (Singapore) DEVELOPER AWARDSBest Developer WINNER: UOL Group LimitedBest Luxury Developer WINNER: GuocoLandBest Mixed Use DeveloperWINNER: GuocoLandBest Hospitality DeveloperWINNER: UOL Group LimitedBest Lifestyle DeveloperWINNER: Aurum Land (Private) LimitedBest Sustainable DeveloperWINNER: GuocoLandBest Transnational DeveloperWINNER: UOL Group Limited Best Boutique DeveloperWINNER: Aurum Land (Private) Limited Best Landed DeveloperWINNER: Fairview Developments Pte Ltd (a unit of Tong Eng Group) Best Co-Living OperatorWINNER: The Assembly PlaceDEVELOPMENT AWARDSBest Ultra Luxury Condo DevelopmentWINNER: Park Nova by Shun Tak HoldingsBest Luxury Condo DevelopmentWINNER: Perfect Ten by Property Enterprises Development (Singapore) Pte LtdHIGHLY COMMENDED: The Hyde by Aurum Land (Private) LimitedBest Luxury Waterfront Condo DevelopmentWINNER: Meyer Mansion by GuocoLand Best Premium Condo DevelopmentWINNER: Liv @ MB by Bukit Sembawang Estates LimitedHIGHLY COMMENDED: Amo Residence by UOL Group Limited, Singapore Land Group Limited, Kheng Leong CompanyBest Private Condo DevelopmentWINNER: The Commodore by JBE Holdings Pte LtdBest Boutique Condo DevelopmentWINNER: Orchard Sophia by Orchard Sophia Pte Ltd Best Executive Condo DevelopmentWINNER: Tenet by TQS Development Pte Ltd Best Nature-Integrated DevelopmentWINNER: The Watergardens at Canberra by UOL Group Limited, Singapore Land Group Limited, Kheng Leong Company Best Lifestyle DevelopmentWINNER: The Hyde by Aurum Land (Private) LimitedHIGHLY COMMENDED: Orchard Sophia by Orchard Sophia Pte Ltd Best Strata Housing DevelopmentWINNER: Belgravia Ace by Fairview Developments Pte Ltd (a unit of Tong Eng Group)Best Hotel DevelopmentWINNER: Pan Pacific Orchard by UOL Group LimitedBest Office DevelopmentWINNER: Frasers Tower by Frasers Property SingaporeBest Industrial DevelopmentWINNER: FoodFab @ Mandai by Mandai 7 JV Pte LtdDESIGN AWARDSBest Ultra Luxury Condo Architectural DesignWINNER: Park Nova by Shun Tak HoldingsBest Luxury Condo Architectural DesignWINNER: Meyer Mansion by GuocoLandHIGHLY COMMENDED: Perfect Ten by Property Enterprises Development (Singapore) Pte LtdHIGHLY COMMENDED: The Hyde by Aurum Land (Private) LimitedBest Premium Condo Architectural DesignWINNER: Amo Residence by UOL Group Limited, Singapore Land Group Limited, Kheng Leong CompanyBest Private Condo Architectural DesignWINNER: The Commodore by JBE Holdings Pte LtdBest Luxury Condo Interior DesignWINNER: Perfect Ten by Property Enterprises Development (Singapore) Pte LtdHIGHLY COMMENDED: The Hyde by Aurum Land (Private) LimitedBest Premium Condo Interior DesignWINNER: Liv @ MB by Bukit Sembawang Estates LimitedBest Boutique Condo Interior DesignWINNER: Orchard Sophia by Orchard Sophia Pte LtdBest Private Condo Interior DesignWINNER: The Commodore by JBE Holdings Pte LtdBest Ultra Luxury Condo Landscape Architectural DesignWINNER: Park Nova by Shun Tak HoldingsBest Premium Condo Landscape Architectural DesignWINNER: Amo Residence by UOL Group Limited, Singapore Land Group Limited, Kheng Leong Company Best Hotel Architectural DesignWINNER: Artyzen Singapore by Artyzen Hospitality GroupBest Hotel Interior DesignWINNER: Artyzen Singapore by Artyzen Hospitality GroupBest Heritage Co-Living SpaceWINNER: 138-142 Jalan Besar by The Assembly PlaceHIGHLY COMMENDED: The Assembly Place, A Co-Living Hostel @ Perak by The Assembly Place Best Co-Living SpaceWINNER: Hovoh Homes by Hovoh Pte LtdBEST OF SINGAPORE AWARDSBest Condo Development (Singapore)WINNER: Meyer Mansion by GuocoLandBest Housing Development (Singapore)WINNER: Belgravia Ace by Fairview Developments Pte Ltd (a unit of Tong Eng Group)SPECIAL AWARDSSpecial Recognition in ESGWINNER: GuocoLandWINNER: UOL Group LimitedSpecial Recognition in Sustainable Design and ConstructionWINNER: GuocoLandWINNER: UOL Group Limited PUBLISHER'S CHOICESingapore Real Estate Personality of the YearWINNER: Michelle Yong, CEO of Aurum Land and CEO and founder of Core CollectiveNOTE: Use of the PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards (Singapore) logo is limited to the publication of this article only.PROPERTYGURU CONTACTS:General Enquiries:Richard Allan AquinoHead of Brand & Marketing ServicesM: +66 92 954 4154E: allan@propertyguru.com Sponsorships:Kanittha SrithongsukRegional Manager, Awards SponsorshipM: +66 93 293 9794E: kanittha@propertyguru.com Media & Partnerships:Nate DacuaMedia Relations & Marketing Services ManagerM: +66 92 701 2510E: nate@propertyguru.com Sales & Nominations:Alicia LohAwards ManagerM: +65 8382 0078E: alicia@propertyguru.com.sgABOUT 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 2022, 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 2022. For more information, please visit AsiaPropertyAwards.comABOUT PROPERTYGURU GROUP:PropertyGuru Group is Southeast Asia's leading* property technology company, and the preferred destination for over 38 million property seekers# to find their dream home, every month. PropertyGuru and its group companies empower property seekers with more than 3.3 million real estate listings, 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 2007 and has helped to drive the Singapore property market online and has made property search transparent for the property seeker. Over the decade, the Group has grown into a high-growth technology company with a robust portfolio of leading property portals across its core markets company; award-winning mobile apps; a high quality developer sales enablement platform, FastKey; mortgage marketplace PropertyGuru Finance; and a host of other property offerings including Awards, events and publications across Asia.For more information, please visit: PropertyGuruGroup.com; PropertyGuru Group on LinkedIn. * In terms of Engagement Market Share based on SimilarWeb data.# Based on Google Analytics data between July 2021 and December 2021 Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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