- Attracts over 270,000 Visitors and Proves to be Asia’s No. 1 Festival
BUSAN, South Korea, Oct 30 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- The 2018 Busan One Asia Festival (BOF 2018), Asia’s No.1 Hallyu festival, wrapped up its nine-day run with the closing concert on Oct. 28. The BOF 2018 ended in great success, attracting 273,300 visitors. It is the largest number of visitors to the festival in its history. The opening concert on Oct. 20 drew a 36,000-strong audience, who were enthralled by performances by Korea’s top musicians such as EXO, Wanna One and Seventeen. “Park Concert” pleased the ears and eyes of about 47,000 people. “BOF Land” events attracted 159,723 visitors from Oct. 20-28. Many tourists came from overseas to Busan for the BOF 2018. They did not come only from Japan, China, Hong Kong and Taiwan but also from Southeast Asia, which proves it is Asia’s No. 1 Hallyu festival. It delighted some 40,000 foreign visitors, including 16,000 who enjoyed the opening concert. Red Velvet, Teen Top, Astro, Dynamic Duo and Mighty Mouth showed spectacular performances in the BOF Closing Concert. Mixed-gender group “KARD,” rising idol band “Favorite,” “Spectrum,” “Mighty Mouth,” girl group “April” and hip hop band “Rhythm Power” captivated spectators with powerful and cheerful performances. Mighty Mouth evoked exclamations by singing a hit song, “I Love You,” with Ah Ra of Favorite. “Dynamic Duo” created a new mood by singing “Friday Night Fever” with “Rhythm Power.” “Teen Top” and “Astro” also got explosive responses. The grand finale of the closing concert was top-notch girl group “Red Velvet,” who presented a charismatic performance. The BOF 2018, in its third edition this year, seeks to be a festival dealing with everything about Hallyu. Thus, it presented a wide array of Hallyu-leading K-content which goes beyond K-pop to arts, beauty and fashion. The festival communicated with citizens and also shared joy with them through various genres of performances and experience programs. “We tried hard with top musicians and experts to make the BOF 2018 the best festival,” BOF Project Group said. “The festival was an opportunity to let the world know once again that Busan is a city rich in Hallyu content. Busan citizens, tourists from home and abroad, thank you so much for coming here for the nine-day festival.” http://mrem.bernama.com/viewsm.php?idm=33091
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TELEDYNE DALSA INTRODUCES ITS LINEA ML CMOS MULTILINE CAMERAS FOR HIGH-SPEED VISION APPLICATIONS31/10/2018 New Linea ML models serve the industry’s most demanding applications
WATERLOO, Ontario, Oct 30 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Teledyne DALSA, a Teledyne Technologies company and global leader in machine vision technology, is pleased to introduce its newest Linea cameras. The cutting-edge multiline CMOS camera, Linea ML™ will transform the way line scan cameras are used, including options for monochrome/HDR, color, and multispectral imaging for various machine vision applications. Based on the latest CMOS sensor technology from Teledyne DALSA, the Linea ML cameras deliver spectacular images at a maximum line rate of up to 300 kHz using the next generation CLHS fiber optic interface. Sequential exposure with independent start and stop integration for each channel allows versatile illumination configurations using the latest LED lighting technologies. When combined with the Xtium™2 CLHS series of high-performance frame grabbers, these new models address the industry’s most demanding applications with improved detectability. Linea ML cameras will be available by the end of this year. “The new Linea ML cameras are ideal for the industry’s highly demanding vision applications, where resolution, throughput and detectability matter. Their unparalleled speeds, advanced capabilities and features are unmatched in the industry. In addition to monochrome/HDR imaging, customers are able to capture multifield (brightfield, darkfield and backlit) images in a single scan with pulsed lighting using monochrome models. These new models are also able to capture RGB or RGB+NIR images in a single scan with continuous wave lighting using color or multispectral models,” said Xing-Fei He, Senior Product Manager. Built on field-proven technology, the next generation CLHS fiber optic interface provides reliable and high throughput data transmission. Fiber optic cables lower system costs, offer longer cable lengths (up to 300 m), are immune to electromagnetic radiation, and are ideal for industrial environments. Key Features: - High speed of up to 300 kHz line rate in 8k/16k resolutions - Mono/HDR imaging with single or dual outputs - Time division multifield imaging in a single scan using sequential exposure - 3 native colors, RGB plus optional NIR - Camera Link HS fiber optic interface for high reliability data transmission - Lower system costs Teledyne DALSA’s Xtium2 family of high-performance frame grabbers feature the PCI Express Gen 3 x8 platform to deliver unimpeded images from Linea ML to the host computer. The Xtium2-CLHS FX8 frame grabber uses a quad port SFP+ 10 GB/s interface and allows use of standard fiber cables to reach a distance of over 300 meters. Fully supported by Sapera LT SDK, the Xtium2 family is now in full production. Please visit the Linea product page for more information. For sales enquiries, visit our contact page, and for full resolution images, our online media kit. About Teledyne DALSA’s Machine Vision Products and Services Teledyne DALSA is a leader in the design, manufacture and deployment of digital imaging components for machine vision. Teledyne DALSA image sensors, cameras, smart cameras, frame grabbers, software, and vision solutions are at the heart of thousands of inspection systems around the world and across multiple industries. For more information, visit www.teledynedalsa.com/imaging. About Teledyne DALSA Teledyne DALSA is an international technology leader in sensing, imaging, and specialized semiconductor fabrication. Our image sensing solutions span the spectrum from infrared through visible to X-ray; our MEMS foundry has earned a world-leading reputation. In addition, through our subsidiaries Teledyne Optech and Teledyne CARIS, we deliver advanced 3D survey and geospatial information systems. Teledyne DALSA employs approximately 1400 employees worldwide and is headquartered in Waterloo, Canada. For more information, visit www.teledynedalsa.com. http://mrem.bernama.com/viewsm.php?idm=33086 Terns Pharmaceuticals completes US$80 million Series B financing to treat NASH and cancer30/10/2018 KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 30 (Bernama) -- Terns Pharmaceuticals Inc announced the closing of US$80 million (RM334.4 million) Series B financing. (US$1 = RM4.18). The global biopharmaceutical company is focused on discovering and developing molecularly targeted, oral, small-molecule drugs to treat NASH and cancer. According to a statement, the proceeds will be used to support development of clinical and preclinical NASH candidates. The financing was led by new investors Vivo Capital and OrbiMed, joined by new investor Decheng Capital – existing investor Lilly Asia Ventures also participated to provide continuous support. “Terns leverages a combination of expertise in disease biology, medicinal chemistry and extensive clinical development capabilities to build its high-quality and diverse pipeline for the treatment of NASH, offering an incredible opportunity to bring potentially promising new therapies to patients,” said Vivo Capital's Managing Partner and Co-CEO, Shan Fu. President and CEO of Terns, Weidong Zhong said: “We are excited about the progress we’ve made on our clinical and preclinical programs. Our lead programs TERN-101 and TERN-201 are on track to enter the clinic in the first half of 2019 and additional NASH programs are advancing rapidly towards preclinical development. “The progress so far has put us one step closer to our goal of discovering effective and safe combination therapies for patients with NASH and liver fibrosis,” added Zhong. More details at www.ternspharma.com --BERNAMA KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 30 (Bernama) -- The TIDEiSun Group – a media, technology and investment group – announced the integration of XPA Assets to several new financial services, including a stable token-based debit card.
With TIDEiSun’s other services, such as the TideWallet, TidePay and TideBit Exchange, XPA Assets forms a holistic asset ecosystem with multiple capabilities. According to a statement, XPA Assets are a series of stable tokens pegged to different nations’ fiat currencies, with USX pegged to USD, JPX pegged to JPY and more. They are fixed to their respective nations’ fiat currencies generated using real assets as collateral with smart contracts, giving them the stability needed for day-to-day use. The wide range of currencies available also gives XPA Assets an advantage in an increasingly globalized cryptocurrency market. “We need stable tokens more than ever in today’s uncertain and volatile cryptocurrency market. Users need a way to secure their investments to avoid volatility and market crashes,” said TIDEiSun chief executive officer, Robin Xie. “XPA Assets will build a bridge between the fiat and cryptocurrency worlds, and our range of different services will allow users to move their assets freely for their own vision of investment,” she added. XPA provides the expectation for growth typical of other current cryptocurrencies and XPA Assets provide a currency stable enough for long-term investment, token-to-token trades, and easy conversion to the fiat. By combining trustworthiness with stable value, the XPA Assets series are poised to become a cryptocurrency for daily use, suitable for everything from buying coffee in the morning to large corporate transactions. TIDEiSun – with offices in Hong Kong, Taipei, Tokyo, Kuala Lumpur and New York – has also developed mobile payment apps, a cryptocurrency ATM and debit card integration for this vision of the future. More details at https://xpacoin.com/ -- BERNAMA KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 (Bernama) – LeddarTech Inc, a developer of high-performance, cost-efficient solid-state LiDAR development platform for automotive industry, has appointed Peter Marks to its Board of Directors.
He is bringing world-wide experience from the automotive technology and manufacturing industry and this is in line with LeddarTech’s international growth. According to LeddarTech in a statement, he had decades of automotive industry experience, most notably in his past position as Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Robert Bosch LLC, where his responsibilities included the Americas and global coordination of manufacturing. Chairman of the Board at LeddarTech, Michel Brûlé said: “This worldwide attention has attracted some of the best automotive professionals to join as employees, as well as board members. “Marks’ expertise and experience are highly valued by the Board, specifically his deep understanding of the automotive market and his success as a supplier to this industry,” added Brûlé. “LeddarTech is moving rapidly towards tremendous international growth, and I truly appreciate this opportunity to contribute to the success of this cutting-edge company in the capacity of a board member,” Marks said. The newly-appointed Marks holds a master’s degree in engineering from the Fachhochschule Konstanz of Applied Sciences, Germany. More details at www.LeddarTech.com --BERNAMA KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 (Bernama) -- EMQ -- a leading financial settlement network across Asia -- has been honored as a winner of the prestigious 2018 Red Herring Top 100 Global award.
The award recognizes the innovations and technologies of the leading startups from North America, Europe and Asia. The Red Herring Top 100 is currently in its 22nd year. It is one of the most revered accolades in the industry, a statement said. “We are honored to be recognized by Red Herring, which is a testament to the entire EMQ team for our commitment to customer service excellence and technological innovation in redefining the payments ecosystem,” said Co-founder and CEO of EMQ, Max Liu. “After rigorous contemplation and discussion, we narrowed our list down from hundreds of candidates from across the globe to the Top 100 Winners. We believe EMQ embodies the vision, drive and innovation that define a successful entrepreneurial venture,” said publisher and CEO of Red Herring, Alex Vieux. Red Herring’s Top 100 Global list has become a mark of distinction for identifying promising companies and entrepreneurs. Its editors were among the first to recognize companies such as Facebook, Twitter, Google, Yahoo, Skype,YouTube and others. Winners were chosen by an independent expert panel of Judges and the Red Herring editorial team based on quantitative and qualitative criteria such as financial performance, technology innovation, management quality, strategy and market penetration. EMQ provides secure and affordable money transfer options for businesses and individuals. More details on www.emq.com. --BERNAMA KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 26 (Bernama) -- Japan’s SHISEIDO Co Ltd has presented ‘The Party Bus’, an online film that pushes the boundaries of imagination to entice new explorations into beauty and self-expression through ‘The Power of Makeup’.
Through harnessing ‘The Power of Makeup’ the heroine discovers a unique personal expression that empowers her with the courage to chart her own course and follow her true desires, a statement said. The film showcasing Japan's ultra-precise 3D animation technology, capturing the vitality of a fantasy world in a deeply immersive way centered on three protagonists, Princess Kaguya, her lover Dracula and the mysterious Samurai Zombie. When technology meets creativity in the medium of film, an entirely new visual experience is conceptualized, elevating the familiar into a completely new genre: Makeup Entertainment. ‘The Party Bus’ is the second and latest installment of the company's original web-based films after the award-winning, ‘High School Girl?’ which garnered over 10 million YouTube views after its release in 2015. It was created from the imagination of critically acclaimed Director Show Yanagisawa to celebrate the beauty of individuals and champion the expression of one's true self in its purest form featuring mythical beings in a powerful story of personal courage and revelation. The online film is available at YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J3DDjKMWkTw or more details on https://www.shiseido.co.jp/gb/thepartybus SHISEIDO is the first Western-style pharmacy in Japan. By merging artful science and Japanese aesthetics, it has become known around the world as the premier cosmetics brand with roots in Japan. -- BERNAMA KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 24 (Bernama) – Tribe Builder Media has announced the rollout of its comprehensive new analytics software – taking proven results-driven media agency to the next level.
Tribe Builder Media said in a statement, now it can provides clients with comprehensive AI and data-science backed tools to leverage publicity and build business. The new software features full-fidelity data and comprehensive campaign reporting – clients can now listen, analyze and optimize its PR campaign/strategy in real-time. These tools quantify PR’s influence on business results and enable clients to build the most effective communication strategies. The analytics also include benchmark performance, competitive comparison, measure brand value, quantify impact of coverage on goals and use social and traffic analytics to identify. "Our goal is to change the narrative around PR, which tends to have a bad rap due to lack of accountability and ability to measure PR's impact,” said Tribe Builder Media chief executive officer, Danielle Sabrina. “Brand communication is more than just shooting out a press release with the latest company news, and content creation is more than just ghost-written blog posts. It’s about developing a voice, a story, a stance and most importantly, an experience to achieve buzz-worthy, sales-driving results," she added. Tribe Builder Media also includes the new analytics service in its monthly PR retainers at no additional cost. More information at tribebuildermedia.com -- BERNAMA TOKYO, Oct 24 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Stem cell discoverer Prof. James Till, Professor Emeritus, University of Toronto, Canada who was awarded the Edogawa Niche Prize 2018 (www.edogawanicheprize.org), jointly by Nichi-In Centre for Regenerative Medicine (NCRM) and Jinsei-sha-Edogawa Hospital, Tokyo, Japan, has donated his prize money of One million Japanese Yen to establish a travel grant that will be named as “Joyce and James Till Travel Grant”. This grant will support travel and other associated necessities for young scholars from developing countries to take part in future NCRM NICHE event from 2019.
The Fujio Cup Quiz (FCQ) on stem cells and regenerative medicine is an active knowledge gaining event of NCRM NICHE, held every year in October since 2006. The FCQ delegates are selected through a highly competitive three levels of testing; one online, another assignment and a pre-final on-site quiz participated by students from various domains of science related to regenerative medicine from across the world. In the XIII Edition of the FCQ held on the 21st October 2018 in Shibaura Institute, Tokyo, the team representing Bandung Institute of Technology, Indonesia comprising of Grace Aprilia Helena and Tommy Octavianus Soetrisno Tjia emerged to be winners of the FCQ 2018. Awarding the winning team, the prestigious Fujio Cup, Dr Shojiro Katoh (President, Edogawa Hospital) said that their organization will continue to support such educational activities. The event was participated by Prof. Masaru Iwasaki (Vice President, Yamanashi University, Japan) and Dr Ian Gallicano, Georgetown University, USA, who commented that participation in this active knowledge gaining event will add value to the profile of the students. Many students after visiting premier institutes in Tokyo involved in regenerative medicine research expressed their interest in pursuing their higher studies in Japan. In April 2019, when the registration for the NCRM NICHE 2019 is open, the guidelines for Joyce and James Till Travel Grant will be announced and available in the URL: www.ncrmniche.org http://mrem.bernama.com/viewsm.php?idm=33050 KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 25 (Bernama) – Malaysians with postmenopausal osteoporosis will benefit from a new therapeutic option, Binosto®, developed by EffRx Pharmaceuticals SA.
Other than Malaysia, Binosto® is also launched in Singapore and it is marketed by Zuellig Pharma, one of the largest healthcare services group in Asia. In 2019, Binosto® will also be available in other Southeast Asian markets. Binosto® (alendronate 70 mg effervescent tablets) is the first and only buffered solution for the treatment of postmenopausal osteoporosis. It reduces the risk of hip, spine and non-spine fractures. Already available in 15 countries worldwide, Binosto® provides gold-standard fracture risk reduction and offers better upper gastrointestinal safety profile than reported for alendronate tablets. The Switzerland-based pharmaceutical company said in a statement Binosto® is taken once a week as an easy-to-swallow, buffered solution with no risk of a tablet getting lodged in the esophagus. It also has the potential to improve adherence to therapy, thereby decreasing the risk of disabling fractures. EffRx Commercial Director, Michael Schmid said: “While growth of Binosto® in our existing markets remains high, geographic expansion through strong local partnerships continues to be a key priority for Binosto® to bring its promise to patients worldwide.” “With its innovative properties and compelling efficacy and safety evidence, it can be part of many physicians’ toolkit for thousands of osteoporotic patients across Asia”, said Director Marketing Excellence (Asia) at Zuellig Pharma, Frederick Fong. -- BERNAMA |
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