KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 28 (Bernama) -- Huawei has unveiled the HUAWEI XMAGE Trend Report 2023 which is the first trend report since the launch of HUAWEI XMAGE in 2022, at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. HUAWEI XMAGE is a new mobile imagery brand which clearly defines the structure of Huawei's Mobile Imagery Strategy: technology innovation, consumer experience and culture exploration. Huawei Consumer BG Vice President of Strategy Marketing, Li Changzhu who is also a judge of HUAWEI NEXT IMAGE Awards, has announced the launch of the report at the HUAWEI XMAGE Salon, themed Insight in Mobile Imagery. “Based on works generated from submissions to the annual awards derived from XMAGE, the report identifies trends in the type of visual content that Huawei smartphone users generate. “HUAWEI XMAGE aims to bring a new era of mobile imagery, and we spare no efforts in forging a strong imagery culture via innovation, which brings users superior experience,” said Li in a statement. At the event, senior leaders from the field of culture and arts, top photographers, visual sociologists and student representatives shared their views on innovation and culture, key findings in the report, and the future of mobile imagery. Meanwhile, a visual sociologist and one of the main authors of the report, Nichole Fernandez said the images from Huawei phones used to create the submitted photographs and videos were powerful, turning everyone into not just a consumer of images but a creator. “Even the untrained person can become a photographer, capturing moments they find meaningful and creating something they are proud enough of, to submit to a contest. It is democratising image production,” she added. Since 2017, the annual HUAWEI NEXT IMAGE Awards have supported photographic creativity across the globe, with almost four million entries from more than 170 countries over the past six years. This year, Huawei collaborated with FactStory, to assemble a team of expert visual analysts who studied the submitted photographs and videos before sharing their insights on how Huawei devices are being used, with special emphasis on sociology, psychology and the emotions evoked by the curated images. -- BERNAMA
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Zeroboard Inc. (hereinafter "the Company"), a Tokyo-based developer and provider of "zeroboard," a cloud-based service to calculate and visualize greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, is pleased to announce that the Company has completed raising funds through a third-party allotment of new shares as part of the Series A round, bringing the total amount from the first and second closings to 2.44 billion yen (USD18.4 million) (*). (*) Calculated at JPY132.97/USD as of Feb. 15, 2023 Image1: https://kyodonewsprwire.jp/prwfile/release/M107582/202302152983/ _prw_PI1fl_5mifN9U9.png In the Series A round, Keyrock Capital Management Limited was the lead investor. In the first closing, in addition to Keyrock Capital Management, existing investors, including DNX Ventures and Inclusion Japan, Inc., some new investors, namely JAFCO Group Co., Ltd., DBJ Capital Co., Ltd., and Coral Capital, Inc., have joined, closing with the total of six undertakers, resulting in funding totaling 1.98 billion yen. During the second closing, a total of 12 partners/CVCs have signed a 460 million yen investment agreement. They are NAGASE & CO., LTD., Kansai Electric Power Co., Inc., MUFG Bank, Ltd., Iwatani Corporation, Toyota Tsusho Corporation, Sumitomo Corporation, FFG Venture Business Partners Co., Ltd., ORIX Corporation, Mizuho Capital Co., Ltd., SMBC Venture Capital Co., Ltd., Delight Ventures, Inc., and U3 Innovations LLC. Latest News on Company's Business In March 2021, the Company announced the launch of zeroboard, Japan's first cloud-based service for calculation and visualization of GHG emissions, whose beta version and product version were released in July 2021 and January 2022, respectively. In July of the same year, the Company took the lead in the industry to release the calculation function of carbon footprint (emissions by product and service) and, in August, decided to start the support for decarbonization management in Asia with five partners who have various business transactions with overseas manufacturing sites and supply chains and those who aim to decarbonize their operations. The number of companies that had adopted zeroboard reached 2,000 by October. In order to further promote the calculation of supply chain emissions, including international emissions, the Company has also added multi-language (Japanese, English, Thai, Chinese, and Spanish) versions of the platform. Understanding emissions is only a starting point for decarbonization management for businesses, and it must bring about concrete initiatives for reduction. In addition to providing its clients with advanced technology-enabled calculation, the Company has actively joined alliances with partners who provide GHG reduction solutions, and the number of partners reached 100 in January this year. Together with its partners, the Company is building an ecosystem to provide a variety of solutions tailored to the needs of its clients, including energy conservation, renewable energy, and other decarbonization solutions, as well as sustainable finance to support these solutions, thereby supporting corporate decarbonization management. Purpose of Fundraising and Future Development The funds raised will be used to accelerate the development of "zeroboard" product functions, to hire more professional resources such as customer success specialists to support clients, and to expand internationally with the aim of becoming a global platform. The Company is also actively involved in formulating rules and regulations in areas related to decarbonization and the environment, which are changing rapidly on a global scale, while constantly monitoring market trends. In September 2022, the Company's CEO Michitaka Tokeiji has been selected as a member of the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry's Study Group on Product Carbon Footprint Calculations and Verification for Supply Chain-Wide Carbon Neutrality. As a front-runner in decarbonization management, the Company will continue to share its accumulated knowledge with clients and society, aiming to become a global decarbonization management partner. About zeroboard The platform, zeroboard, is a one-stop solution developed to calculate, disclose, and reduce GHG emissions as a decarbonization management partner. It supports corporate decarbonization management by calculating and visualizing GHG emissions from corporate activities and supply chains on the cloud and providing GHG reduction solutions tailored to the challenges. Image2: https://kyodonewsprwire.jp/prwfile/release/M107582/202302152983/ _prw_PI2fl_qI3wHwDr.png Official website: https://zeroboard.jp *The Company is looking for local partners to promote decarbonization management in Asia together. Source: Zeroboard Inc. http://mrem.bernama.com/viewsm.php?idm=45506 KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 28 (Bernama) -- Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage Corporation (Toshiba) has launched TB9083FTG, a gate-driver IC for automotive brushless DC motors that helps improve safety of electrical components. The new product, TB9083FTG controls and drives external N-channel power MOSFETs for driving a three-phase brushless DC motor and is highly capable against the ISO 26262 second edition functional safety and supports ASIL-D for use in highly safety-critical automotive systems. In a statement, Toshiba said this made the new product ideal for automotive applications using brushless DC motors, such as electric power steering (EPS), electric brakes and shift-by-wire. For systems requiring safety relays such as EPS, TB9083FTG has a built-in three-channel gate-driver for the safety relays that control and drive the relays for motors and power supply thus, eliminating the need for external components and helps reduce the part count. TB9083FTG is housed in a P-VQFN48-0707-0.50-005 package with a wettable flank structure allowing visual inspection of solder joints using an automatic optical inspection system and contributes to improved solder joint reliability. In addition, Toshiba has verified that it can go through 3000 cycles in the mounting temperature cycling test and has obtained data that will allow customers to use this QFN package with full confidence. Toshiba will continue to steadily introduce improved functions that match the requirements of ISO 26262 second edition into gate-driver IC for automotive three-phase brushless DC motors, and to contribute to the electrification and safety enhancement of automotive equipment. -- BERNAMA
SEOUL, South Korea, Feb 22 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Jowin, which has shown great results in clinical trials of many stage 4 and terminal cancer patients in Korea over the past few years, sets this year as its first year of entering the global cancer care market and will establish a global telemedicine platform that provides high-quality non-face-to-face care services to patients with stage 4 and terminal cancer. Jowin plans to launch a telemedicine platform that can be accessed via its smartphone application in the first half of 2023. The platform will gradually expand into the global market after its first launch in Korea and Southeast Asian countries. Jowin’s telemedicine platform will be available worldwide to cancer patients and caregivers. When the basic personal information and condition of a cancer patient is registered on the app, a “cansultant,” a counselor specializing in cancer patients at Jowin, reviews the patient's medical record and provides them a consultation service for the patient’s current status and other factors. Afterward, the patient proceeds to a non-face-to-face medical examination with one of Jowin’s oriental doctors and receives a prescription as needed. Because emotional distress is another difficult battle that cancer patients experience, cansultants will provide therapy for areas such as fear of death, anxiety and concerns about relapse, an important service in telemedicine. Through its telemedicine platform, Jowin will provide patients with a total solution that includes “UNBIJE,” a natural anti-cancer drug made from a natural mineral, “HiB&D,” a nutritional supplement exclusively for cancer patients, a protein supplement to support immunity and nutritional balance, and a “body temperature-raising mineral water” that has been filed to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). UNBIJE is a non-toxic bio-pharmaceutical developed by Jowin with the natural mineral “sericite,” which has shown great efficacy through clinical trials over the past several years. The mechanism of its cancer treatment efficacy was published in “Hindawi,” the internationally renowned SCI-grade journal for alternative medicine, in October 2022. Jowin owns a large-scale sericite mine, which allows it to use the mineral in production. Soo-hyun Kim, chairman of Jowin, revealed the motivation behind the platform's launch by saying, "I have been able to give hope to many cancer patients by treating those in Korea who have been abandoned by modern medicine through Jowin’s affiliated cancer hospital for numerous years. We wish to adopt the non-face-to-face telemedicine method to help overseas cancer patients connect with named doctors in the cancer treatment field in Korea.” With the launch of its global telemedicine platform, Jowin plans to recruit partners in various countries. The partners will recruit and train local cansultants and cancer patients who are difficult to treat with modern medicine to provide them with telemedicine services or medical tours to excellent cancer treatment hospitals affiliated with Jowin in Korea. Those interested in the partnership can apply on Jowin’s website. CEO Yeon-jeong Yoo, a doctor of medicine, said, “Jowin plans to supply its total cancer treatment solution, the front-runner in K-Medi, to other countries by actively forming partnerships with local companies as we have in Bangladesh.” http://mrem.bernama.com/viewsm.php?idm=45465 KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 27 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA) hailed the following measures of the retabled Budget 2023 that are expected to positively impact the accountancy profession and its services to the economy.
These are the: - announcement of financial zones - focus on tax measures to diversify tax revenues for better fiscal health - measures to further develop and strengthen the sustainability and relevance of Islamic finance - measures to promote digital transformation - measures on ESG. Financial Zones MIA welcomed the announcement of the Tun Razak Exchange (TRX) in Kuala Lumpur and Iskandar Malaysia in Johor as financial hubs/zones to attract high-quality foreign investments, which are expected to benefit the accountancy profession. “To position Malaysia as a financial hub, the accountancy sector plays an important role in terms of providing access to professional accountancy services,” stated MIA President Datuk Bazlan Osman. “On one hand, the accountancy sector will benefit from exciting growth opportunities for its services as Malaysia strengthens its position as a financial hub. On the other hand, the competitiveness and international position of the Malaysian economy will be enhanced by a vibrant and flourishing accountancy sector.” Tax Measures “Budget 2023 introduced tax measures that are aimed at diversifying sources of tax revenue through the imposition of wealth taxes and capital gains taxes, while being business-friendly to small and medium sized entities (SMEs),” said Datuk Bazlan. As a leading advocate for tax governance as well as improved tax policies and administration, MIA has engaged with the Tax Authorities and PEMUDAH in various meetings to discuss the proposed policy changes and other tax proposals from stakeholders for Budget 2023. The following tax measures as announced in Budget 2023 may be relevant to MIA members: • Capital gains tax for disposal of unlisted shares by companies will be introduced from 2024. • Preferential tax rate for SMEs will be reduced to 15% on the 1st chargeable income of RM150,000. • Individual tax rate will be reduced by 2% for the chargeable income of RM35,001 to RM100,000 from YA 2023. For high income earners, there will be an increase in tax rate of 0.5% to 2% for chargeable income of RM100,001 to RM1 million. • Luxury goods of prescribed value will be subject to tax with effect from 2023. • The C-suite of companies in electrical & electronics and aerospace industries which were affected by the pandemic, and that relocate their operations to Malaysia will be subject to 15% tax until 2024. • Tax deduction for cost of listing on the ACE Market and the LEAP Market of BURSA Malaysia will be extended to YA 2025. • Charitable hospitals registered as Company Limited by Guarantee will be given an income tax exemption equivalent to the expenses incurred for the charitable purpose. Donors of the charitable hospitals will be given a tax deduction of up to 10%. • Voluntary Disclosure Programme will be re-introduced for waiver of 100% penalty effective from 1 June 2023 to 31 December 2024. Islamic Finance Budget 2023 emphasised measures to strengthen the global leadership of Malaysia in Islamic Finance, especially in the emerging areas of wealth redistribution to address growing inequality and sustainability. MIA hailed the promotion of financial inclusion through green financing, guided by BNM’s Climate Risk Management and Scenario Analysis, Towards A Greener Financial System and Financial Inclusion Framework 2023-2026 and the emphasis from regulators to increase equity-based Islamic Financing with risk sharing concept. For its part, MIA has: • collaborated with relevant stakeholders to create and promote awareness on Islamic social financing through webinars and articles at ASEAN (with the ASEAN Federation of Accountants) and international level (with the International Federation of Accountants). • organised a focus group discussion with Islamic Finance regulators and industry players to identify opportunities and challenges in implementing Islamic social finance in Malaysia, and • through the Islamic Finance Pupillage Programme, continuously nurtured Islamic Finance talent by upscaling knowledge within the accountancy profession to support developments in the Islamic Finance industry. Digital Transformation MIA welcomed Budget 2023’s provision of funding for digital transformation, which aligns with its Digital Technology Blueprint - to identify the availability of funding to assist MIA members in the adoption of digital technology. “Additionally, MIA found that funding is the top three barriers of technology adoption in its three consecutive surveys on technology adoption by the accounting profession in Malaysia especially for the SMEs including the small and medium sized practices (SMPs). The grants available will support the digital transformation of these entities,” stated MIA CEO Dr. Wan Ahmad Rudirman Wan Razak. Based on MIA Technology Adoption by the Accountancy Profession Survey 2022, MIA also found that lack of talent to utilise technology effectively and understanding the benefits of adopting technology being the top barriers to technology adoption. Hence, the Government’s effort in strengthening the Pusat Ekonomi Digital (PEDi) to assist and educate SMEs on technologies is commendable, added Dr. Wan Ahmad. MIA also welcomed the Government’s effort in combating cyberthreats, as cybersecurity is one of the top five technology trends affecting the accounting profession for three consecutive years as indicated in the said MIA survey. Other salient measures are Budget 2023’s allocation of RM725 million to provide coverage under Jalinan Digital Negara (JENDELA), continuous effort on 5G network implementation via Digital Nasional Berhad (DNB), and free internet for 56 chosen Program Perumahan Rakyat (PPR). This will address the infrastructure challenge including lack of network connectivity in Higher Learning Institutions (HLIs) as recommended in the Report on a Study of Emerging Technology Adoption within the Accounting Programmes by the Higher Learning Institutions (HLIs) in Malaysia issued by MIA in 2021. Finally, MIA commends the Government’s effort on driving digital transformation for various sectors as well as Government services and offering funding on digital content to promote local businesses. ESG As a leading advocate for the adoption and integration of the environment, social and governance (ESG) agenda by businesses, MIA commends Budget 2023’s generous allocations for enabling sustainable transformation said Dr Wan Ahmad Rudirman. The salient measures to note in the Budget include: • BNM to provide a RM2 billion fund to support start-up companies in green technology and encourage SMEs to adopt low carbon practice. • Khazanah to provide RM150 million to encourage environmental-friendly projects, including supporting the carbon market and reforestation. • Improved implementation of Skim Pembiayaan Teknologi Hijau (GTFS) where the guaranteed value is increased to RM3 bilion until 2025. • A proposal to extend the Green Investment Tax Allowance (GITA) dan Green Income Tax Exemption (GITE) until 31 December 2025 by enhancing the period of encouragement from 3 to 5 years for eligible green activities. • RM30 million allocation to support more activities in relation to Sustainable Development Goals (SDG). NOTE TO EDITOR: About the Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA) Established under the Accountants Act 1967, MIA is the national accountancy body that regulate, develops, supports and enhances the integrity, status and interests of the profession in Malaysia. MIA accords the Chartered Accountant Malaysia or “C.A. (M)” designation. Working closely alongside businesses, MIA connects its membership to a wide range of information resources, events, professional development and networking opportunities. Presently, there are more than 38,500 members making their strides in businesses across all industries in Malaysia and around the world. MIA’s international outlook and connections are reflected in its membership of regional and international professional organisations such as the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC) and the ASEAN Federation of Accountants (AFA). For more information on MIA, visit www.mia.org.my Source: Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA) http://mrem.bernama.com/viewsm.php?idm=45501 · A first-of-its-kind collaboration, allowing consumers in Australia to boost their international money transfers (remittances).
· Consumers can borrow up to AUD$2000 to supplement transfers, with the flexibility to repay in multiple installments. · Collaboration demonstrates Western Union’s and Beforepay’s commitment to ensuring accessible financial services for all. SYDNEY, Feb 24 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Western Union and Beforepay today announced a first-of-its-kind collaboration, allowing consumers to boost their cross-border money transfers by accessing reliable, ethical and affordable short-term lending. Consumers can ‘Send Now, Pay Later’ by borrowing up to AUD 2000 through Beforepay’s wage-advance product on Western Union’s digital channels. Meeting consumer expectations Exclusive insights from Western Union research show that as many as 44% of Australia’s consumers would like to have the choice to ‘Send Now, Pay Later’ when transferring money around the world. Today’s announcement means that consumers will be able to do just that. By accessing Beforepay’s wage-advance product through Western Union’s mobile app and website, customers will be able to increase how much they transfer. Registration to access the additional funds can be completed within minutes and once issued, can be repaid in multiple installments. International money transfers through Western Union can be sent to over 200 countries and territories. “We are committed to supporting our customers and their communities by offering financial services that are accessible, ethical, and reliable,” said Gregory Laurent, Regional Vice President of Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Islands at Western Union. “Western Union’s mission is to make financial services accessible to people everywhere. Our collaboration with Beforepay is another step towards achieving this mission - giving customers the opportunity to access additional funds as they send money to families and communities. We are excited about the positive impact it can have for consumers, as they proactively look for convenient options to meet their financial needs.” mrem.bernama.com/viewsm.php?idm=45495 KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 23 (Bernama) -- St Kitts and Nevis is offering investors the chance to gain coveted second citizenship in the nation via its citizenship by investment (CBI) programme with a reduced fee until June 30.
According to a statement, under the CBI programme, St Kitts and Nevis is offering four investment options which comprise The Sustainable Growth Fund; Real Estate; Private Homes; and Public Benefit Option. St Kitts and Nevis has been on a drive to attract discerning investors and recently announced substantial and industry-leading changes to its CBI programme, which the changes will see high levels of integrity being injected into the programme. The CBI programme has also been structured to allow for greater transparency and accountability, and investment options have been tailored to align with market realities while preserving the platinum brand. Situated between Anguilla and Montserrat, St Kitts and Nevis features pristine beaches, wondrous volcanoes, and beguiling rainforests with its population of over 52,000, an economy reliant on tourism, export-oriented manufacturing, and offshore banking. Since the island has award-winning and internationally acclaimed education institutions like veterinary and medical universities, it attracts global-minded professionals and has remained in high demand as a renowned port for its exceptional tourism, complemented by an unmatched experience. -- BERNAMA KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 23 (Bernama) -- Syntagma Capital announced it has entered into exclusive negotiations with Eramet, to acquire Erasteel, a global leader in the conventional and powder metallurgy of high-speed steels used for high performance machining, drilling and cutting tools.
The proposed transaction, which will be submitted to the required information and consultation of works councils, is subject to definitive agreement which will include the fulfillment of customary closing conditions, including regulatory approvals, expected to be completed by the end of first half of 2023. Syntagma Managing Partner, Sebastien Kiekert Le Moult said Erasteel represents the company’s second deal in 2023 and third in the last six months, reflecting its ability to provide sellers with speed and certainty, despite a very challenging mergers and acquisitions (M&A) market. “We are excited by the prospect to further develop Erasteel on a global basis. Erasteel is also our third carve out and further strengthens our position as a Partner of choice in Europe for complex carve-out,” he said in a statement. Meanwhile, Syntagma Partner, Frank Coenen said: “We intend to leverage our global experience in metals and Erasteel’s extensive R&D and technical know-how, global presence and strong customer relationships to further enhance its growth, both organically and through targeted M&A.” Syntagma’s team involved in the transaction included Le Moult, Coenen, Benjamin Dahan (Partner), Fabio Yamasaki (Principal) and Gabriele Lo Monaco (Senior Associate). Syntagma was advised by Willkie Farr Gallagher (legal counsel), Lincoln International (M&A adviser), PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) (financial adviser) and Advention Business Partners (commercial and strategy adviser). Based in Brussels, Belgium, Syntagma invests and operates companies in a broad range of industries with a specific focus on the material, chemical, industrial and business services markets, including manufacturing, distribution, transportation and logistics, equipment rental, and metals services. -- BERNAMA PETALING JAYA, Feb 23 (Bernama) -- MJets Sersol Sdn. Bhd. would like to clarify that M Jets International Sdn. Bhd., which is reported by the media to be under investigation by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC), is not the same entity. MJets Sersol Sdn. Bhd. also does not have any links to the said company or its holding company, MMAG Holdings Bhd.
It has been brought to our attention that a company which bears similar name to MJets Sersol Sdn Bhd has been reported to be under investigation by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC). We would like to clarify that the said company, M Jets International Sdn. Bhd., which is involved in air cargo logistics, is NOT the same entity as MJets Sersol Sdn. Bhd. MJets Sersol Sdn Bhd is a joint venture between Sersol Bhd and MJets Limited (Thailand), to engage and operate a Fixed Based Operator (FBO) terminal for aviation-related business in Malaysia. Thus, we would like to emphasize that MJets Sersol Sdn. Bhd. is not in any way associated to the said company, its directors or its holding company, MMAG Holdings Bhd. It is also NOT under any investigations by the MACC or local authorities. We hope this statement would clear the misconception toward MJets Sersol Sdn. Bhd. For any inquiries, kindly email Jessie at [email protected]. Thank you. Datuk Wira Justin Lim Chief Executive Officer MJets Sersol Sdn Bhd Issued by Twenty-Eight Degrees Sdn Bhd on behalf of Just Capella Sdn Bhd. SOURCE: Twenty Eight Degrees Sdn Bhd FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT: Twenty Eight Degrees Sdn Bhd Name: Jessie Ooi Tel: +6019 566 8448 Email: [email protected] --BERNAMA KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 21 (Bernama) – Education New Zealand has announced that the Manaaki New Zealand Scholarships are open and accepting applications, whereby the 2023 Selection Round is the first full round of scholarships since the pandemic.
Overseen by New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, the scholarships are a key pillar of New Zealand’s International Development Co-operation, offering more than 1,100 scholarships annually to students from 112 eligible countries to study in New Zealand and the Pacific. Education New Zealand Manaaki Scholarships Manager, Julia Moore said the scholarships are part of the New Zealand Government’s development support to build prosperity, security and sustainable growth in partner countries. “New Zealand’s tertiary institutions offer high-quality qualifications in areas such as disaster management, geology, civil engineering and the environment. “I encourage all potential candidates to apply for the 2023 round of the scholarships,” she said in the statement. With the 2023 round, New Zealand is offering scholarships for Postgraduate Diploma, Masters and PhD level studies for those seeking to study in areas that contribute to the development of their country. Students from eligible countries in the Pacific, Asia, Latin America, Africa and the Caribbean can apply for the scholarships across a wide range of programmes and priority will be given to applicants who choose one of the approved subjects for study. Priority areas for the 2023 Selection Round include study programmes in Climate Change and the Environment, Disaster Management, Food Security and Agriculture, Renewable Energy, Governance, and English Language Teaching (TESOL). The Manaaki New Zealand Scholarships represent the New Zealand Government’s single largest investment in international scholarships and have been awarded for more than 70 years. Online applications for the Manaaki New Zealand Scholarships 2023 to undertake postgraduate study in New Zealand are now open and will close on Feb 28. -- BERNAMA |
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