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WIKA Honored for Corporate Excellence in 2020 Asia Pacific Enterprise Awards

Indonesia Stock Exchange, Fong Chan Onn, Jakarta Islamic Index, Government, State-owned enterprises of Indonesia
Monday, November 23, 2020 - 9:00am

PT WIJAYA KARYA (WIKA), Indonesian State-owned Enterprise and Contractor, Awarded an APEA 2020

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  • PT WIJAYA KARYA (WIKA), Indonesian State-owned Enterprise and Contractor, Awarded an APEA 2020
    JAKARTA, Nov 23, 2020 - (ACN Newswire) - PT WIJAYA KARYA (Persero) Tbk (WIKA) was honored for its Corporate Excellence at the 2020 Asia Pacific Enterprise Awards (APEAs) by Enterprise Asia, held in a virtual ceremony on Friday, Nov 20 in Singapore.
  • The 2020 APEA nominations followed a selection process which involved experts from various sectors and industry players across Southeast Asia Pacific.
  • The event is hosted by Enterprise Asia, as the leading entrepreneurial organization in Asia Pacific which focuses on economic growth as well as progressive and sustainable social development.
  • Enterprise Asia, established by former Malaysian energy minister Tan Sri Datuk Seri Dr Fong Chan Onn, operates in 22 countries.

BrewBilt Closes $550k in New Orders Just This Week with Oakland Based Brewery Along with $1.2M in Quotes to Restaurants

15m, Liability
Monday, November 23, 2020 - 8:00am

The company is showing gains of 5X, while reducing liabilities in the amount of $100,000 compared to 2019.

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  • The company is showing gains of 5X, while reducing liabilities in the amount of $100,000 compared to 2019.
  • The new flow meter is a first in the industry and will sell for $7,500."
  • Currently with $3M in orders, and $15M in quotes from customers waiting for COVID to pass, realizes our projected 2021 revenue of $20M."
  • Management may elect to update forward-looking statements at some future point; however, it specifically disclaims any obligation to do so.

AVIA closes the year on a high note with its biggest turnout yet for the Asia Video Summit

Video game consoles, In video gaming, Nintendo, Nintendo Switch, Burfitt, Audience measurement, Dimmer, Railroad switch
Monday, November 23, 2020 - 8:00am

The way people consume goods and services would also change fundamentally and would be the key thing to watch over the next 1 to 2 years.

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  • The way people consume goods and services would also change fundamentally and would be the key thing to watch over the next 1 to 2 years.
  • However, it would take time for economic activity to resurrect, "A dimmer switch rather than a flick of the switch", commented Shaun.
  • Added Nick Burfitt, MD, Asia, Kantar Media, "Audience measurement is now a team sport", with the issues being both technical and commercial.
  • It serves to make the video industry stronger and healthier through promoting the common interests of its members.

Chun Wo Announces Research and Development Results of "Modular Integrated Construction Systems"

MIC
Monday, November 23, 2020 - 6:40am

HONG KONG, Nov 23, 2020 - (ACN Newswire) - Chun Wo Construction Holdings Company Limited ("Chun Wo") has been actively developing innovative technologies targeting the construction industry so as to enhance construction efficiency and promote the transformation of the industry.

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  • HONG KONG, Nov 23, 2020 - (ACN Newswire) - Chun Wo Construction Holdings Company Limited ("Chun Wo") has been actively developing innovative technologies targeting the construction industry so as to enhance construction efficiency and promote the transformation of the industry.
  • To complement the major trend towards innovative development by the construction industry, Chun Wo and The P&T Group ("P&T") have developed an advanced "wall connection technology" that is applicable to Concrete "Modular Integrated Construction" Systems ("Concrete MiC").
  • MiC technology is a state-of-the-art construction method that transfers on-site construction procedures to the factory.
  • Sr Stephen Lee, Chief Executive Officer of Chun Wo Construction Holdings Company Limited, said, "The Company has over the years been committed to developing innovative construction technologies.

SinoMab Commenced Construction of its China Headquarters

Monday, November 23, 2020 - 6:20am

SinoMab China headquarters - SinoLink Pharma new campus commencement ceremony: Dr. Shui On Leung, the Executive Director, Chairman and CEO of SinoMab (right 3rd); Mr. Jing Qiang, the Executive Director and President of SinoMab (left 3rd)

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  • SinoMab China headquarters - SinoLink Pharma new campus commencement ceremony: Dr. Shui On Leung, the Executive Director, Chairman and CEO of SinoMab (right 3rd); Mr. Jing Qiang, the Executive Director and President of SinoMab (left 3rd)
    SinoMab plans to invest 1 billion on the construction of the new campus of SinoLink Pharma in the next 2 years, which will become the Company's China headquarters.
  • SinoMab possesses an extensive drug candidate pipeline based on mAb, targeting on the treatments of various immunological diseases.
  • Dr. Shui On Leung, the Executive Director, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of SinoMab, said on the commencement ceremony: "SinoLink Pharma is SinoMab's headquarters of R&D, manufacturing, marketing and operation and the industrialization base in mainland China.
  • SinoMab BioScience Limited ("SinoMab" or the "Company", stock code: 3681.HK) is dedicated to the research, development, manufacturing and commercialization of therapeutics for the treatment of immunological diseases.

Evergrande Property Services Group Limited Announces Details of Proposed Listing on SEHK Main Board

Companies of China, Companies, Evergrande Group, Economy of China, Hopson Development, 恒大
Sunday, November 22, 2020 - 11:00am

HONG KONG, Nov 22, 2020 - (ACN Newswire) - Evergrande Property Services Group Limited ("Evergrande Property" or "the Group"), one of the largest and fastest-growing comprehensive property management services providers in China, has today announced the details of its proposed listing on the Main Board of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited ("SEHK").

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  • HONG KONG, Nov 22, 2020 - (ACN Newswire) - Evergrande Property Services Group Limited ("Evergrande Property" or "the Group"), one of the largest and fastest-growing comprehensive property management services providers in China, has today announced the details of its proposed listing on the Main Board of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited ("SEHK").
  • Deeply rooted in China, Evergrande Property is one of the largest property management services providers in China with extensive geographical coverage.
  • The Group is also one of the fastest-growing comprehensive property management services providers in China.
  • Evergrande Property Services Group Limited is one of the leading property management services enterprise in China.

VIC Rewards and XcelTrip Bring Blockchain-enabled Vitality Packages to Consumers

Friday, November 20, 2020 - 8:27am

The partnership between XcelTrip and VIC Rewards is a unique and promising one.

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  • The partnership between XcelTrip and VIC Rewards is a unique and promising one.
  • Via "Vitality Packages" offered through VIC Rewards, consumers will have the freedom to customize their travel packages focusing on their needs and budgets.
  • Community members of VIC Rewards and XcelTrip will also get an opportunity to earn healthcare loyal rewards which they can, in turn, spend on their tailored Vitality Packages.
  • The shared vision of two platforms to offer Vitality Packages and to elevate consumer value via VIC Rewards will go online by the end of 2020!

Premier Integrated Platform in APAC to Develop Innovative Therapies for Oncology Antengene Corporation Limited Successfully Listed on Main Board of SEHK

Life sciences, Biotechnology, Articles, Biopharmaceutical, Pharmaceutical industry, Pharmacy
Friday, November 20, 2020 - 6:15am

The offer shares initially offered under the International Offering have also been over-subscribed by approximately 13.5 times.

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  • The offer shares initially offered under the International Offering have also been over-subscribed by approximately 13.5 times.
  • Antengene Corporation Limited is a clinical-stage APAC biopharmaceutical company focused on innovative oncology medicines.
  • At Antengene, we focus on developing drug candidates with novel targets or MoAs and first-in-class potential to address significant unmet medical needs.
  • The vision of Antengene is to "Treat Patients Beyond Borders" through research, development and commercialization of first-in-class/best-in-class therapeutics.

China Dynamics Delivers its First Air-conditioned Electric Buses to the Philippines

Electric vehicle, Sustainable transport, Electric bus, Vehicle
Thursday, November 19, 2020 - 1:05pm

China Dynamics has completed the delivery of electric buses to Davao, the third largest city in the Philippines

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  • China Dynamics has completed the delivery of electric buses to Davao, the third largest city in the Philippines
    China Dynamics tailor-made the electric vehicle for downtown shuttle service in the Philippines.
  • Mr. Miguel Valldecabres Polop, CEO of China Dynamics, said, "We see tremendous opportunities emerging from the Philippines, given that the country aims to have 21% of its vehicle population become electric by 2030 .
  • Mr. Cheung Ngan, Chairman of China Dynamics, believes the electric bus order is a testament to the Group's strong fundamentals.
  • He said, "The launch of the electric bus in the Philippines further highlights China Dynamics' core technological advantages in the burgeoning new energy vehicle market.

Promptlink Technology Chosen by Indonesia's Cable TV and Fixed Broadband Internet Provider, Link Net's First Media, for Expanded HFC Network Diagnostics

Broadband, Telecommunications, Fiber-optic communications, Information and communications technology, Network architecture, Local loop, Digital cable, Fiber to the x, Hybrid fiber-coaxial, Internet access, Fiber to the premises by country, Fiber to the premises in the United States
Thursday, November 19, 2020 - 1:00pm

Promptlink's network monitoring and diagnostics suite will assist First Media to direct network technicians to specific network components affected by network noise and other issues that impact First Media's customers.

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  • Promptlink's network monitoring and diagnostics suite will assist First Media to direct network technicians to specific network components affected by network noise and other issues that impact First Media's customers.
  • The addition of Proactive Network Maintenance tools and Network NoiseHawk to Promptlink's Cable Plant Monitoring (CPM) reinforces First Media's commitment to provide its customers with the highest-quality broadband services.
  • Promptlink Communications is an innovative company with a focus on the development and deployment of tools for broadband network service providers.
  • Link Net owns and operates a network of Hybrid Fiber Coaxial cable ("HFC") and Fiber-to-the Home ("FTTH") that provides high-speed internet access services.

Buzzvil Inks Partnership With Japan's Ad Platform MicroAd

Online advertising, Digital marketing, Advertising revenue
Thursday, November 19, 2020 - 5:00am

SEOUL, S.KOREA, Nov 19, 2020 - (ACN Newswire) - Buzzvil, a global leader of rewarded ads platform announced that it has inked a partnership with Japan's online ad portal and network operator MicroAd.

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  • SEOUL, S.KOREA, Nov 19, 2020 - (ACN Newswire) - Buzzvil, a global leader of rewarded ads platform announced that it has inked a partnership with Japan's online ad portal and network operator MicroAd.
  • MicroAd is a Japan-based online ad portal and network that offers its clients with demand and supply platforms.
  • Through this partnership, MicroAd will introduce Buzzvil's unique rewarded ad inventories that generate ad revenue and boost user engagement for Japan's mobile app publishers.
  • Meanwhile, Buzzvil recently raised 20.5 billion Korean won (17 million USD) in series C from Mega-7 Club for its compelling reward-based ad tech that maximizes ad revenue for publishers.

FE Credit to issue JCB Card in Vietnam

Credit cards, Money, Finance, JCB Co., Ltd., Financial services, JCB, Card reciprocal agreements, Myanmar Payment Union
Thursday, November 19, 2020 - 12:00am

HO CHI MINH & TOKYO, Nov 19, 2020 - (ACN Newswire) - VPBank Finance Company Limited (FE Credit) and JCB International Co., Ltd., the international operations subsidiary of JCB Co., Ltd., Japan's only international payment brand announced the launch of the FE Credit JCB Credit Card.

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  • HO CHI MINH & TOKYO, Nov 19, 2020 - (ACN Newswire) - VPBank Finance Company Limited (FE Credit) and JCB International Co., Ltd., the international operations subsidiary of JCB Co., Ltd., Japan's only international payment brand announced the launch of the FE Credit JCB Credit Card.
  • The new FE Credit JCB Card has 2 different card grades: FE Credit JCB Plus Card and FE Credit JCB Gold Card.
  • The holders of FE Credit JCB Card can access JCB's acceptance network with about 34 million merchants around the world.
  • FE Credit pioneered Credit Cards for category entrants and first time card users in Vietnam.

Trintech Expands to Meet Demand for Leading Mid-Market Solution, Adra

Business intelligence, Articles, Big data, Formal sciences, Analytics, Adra
Wednesday, November 18, 2020 - 10:00pm

With these investments, Adra customers will benefit from higher performance and robust support for data governance requirements.

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  • With these investments, Adra customers will benefit from higher performance and robust support for data governance requirements.
  • "We continue to see rapid adoption and expansion of our Adra solution in the APAC region," said Fintan Diviney, Director, APAC Sales at Trintech.
  • Earlier this year, Trintech released Adra Analytics, which enables continuous improvement of the close cycle by providing data independence and reporting flexibility.
  • The latest enhancements to Adra Analytics, being shown today at the Trintech Connect Adra User Conference, meet the needs of mid-market organizations to easily evaluate close performance trends and answer crucial organization-specific questions with robust data.

HKTDC to Host Five Major Annual Events in Early December

Articles, Hong Kong Trade Development Council, Web conferencing, Digital transformation, Hong Kong Trade Development Council Trade Fairs
Wednesday, November 18, 2020 - 5:00pm

HKTDC Assistant Executive Director Stephen Liang said: "In light of the global pandemic, several HKTDC events are going online, but this doesn't impede our efforts to provide the latest market information and create business networking opportunities.

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  • HKTDC Assistant Executive Director Stephen Liang said: "In light of the global pandemic, several HKTDC events are going online, but this doesn't impede our efforts to provide the latest market information and create business networking opportunities.
  • In order to enhance the competitiveness of local SMEs, the HKTDC is staging virtual events about e-commerce, digital transformation, franchising, intellectual property (IP) and creative design in December.
  • The first webinar on day one will be "T-Chat: Riding the wave of the Stay-at-Home Economy and Managing a Remote Business".
  • The HKTDC also provides up-to-date market insights and product information via trade publications, research reports and digital news channels.

At a time when a safe and healthy home has never been more important, Habitat for Humanity serves 5.9 million more people through new or improved housing

Affordable housing, Habitat for Humanity, Sumter County, Georgia, United Nations Human Settlements Programme, Organizations, Human geography
Wednesday, November 18, 2020 - 11:24am

In Asia and the Pacific region, Habitat has helped more than 1.9 million people have access to better housing.

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  • In Asia and the Pacific region, Habitat has helped more than 1.9 million people have access to better housing.
  • Program spending at Habitat for Humanity International accounted for 74% of total expenses, including the distribution of US$193 million in cash and donated product to Habitat organizations.
  • Habitat views access to safe, decent, and affordable housing as the cornerstone of strong, thriving communities.
  • In fiscal year 2020, Habitat continued to enable access to better housing for millions through its Terwilliger Center for Innovation in Shelter.

Epazz DeskFlex Booking Software's COVID-19 Compliance Helped Increase Overall Revenue in the Third Quarter to $410,000 Unaudited

Articles, Time management, Scheduling software, Schedule, Economy
Wednesday, November 18, 2020 - 11:00am

Epazz DeskFlex real estate management software continuously receives appointments for product demos as companies worldwide recognize the need for office scheduling technology.

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  • Epazz DeskFlex real estate management software continuously receives appointments for product demos as companies worldwide recognize the need for office scheduling technology.
  • As the fourth quarter begins, DeskFlex continues to double revenues from global companies signing up for DeskFlex room scheduling software.
  • Telecom companies and real estate industries have expressed interest in adopting the COVID-19-compliant DeskFlex desk booking software for their organizations.
  • DeskFlex desk booking software is a customizable application suitable for organizations bringing back their workforce through alternating shifts and schedules.

Global Hospitality Leader Millennium & Copthorne Prepares for Post-COVID-19 Recovery of Hotel Operations

Copthorne, City Developments Limited, Millennium & Copthorne Hotels, Millennium Hotel, The Hotel Collection, Companies, Hospitality industry, Tourism
Wednesday, November 18, 2020 - 10:00am

"M&C is strengthening its foundations to prepare for a recovery in hotel operations from as early as 2021.

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  • "M&C is strengthening its foundations to prepare for a recovery in hotel operations from as early as 2021.
  • Millennium Hotels and Resorts (MHR) is the global brand of Millennium & Copthorne Hotels Limited (M&C), a global hotel company which owns, manages and operates over 145 hotels across some 80 locations worldwide.
  • It has four distinct hotel collections - Leng's Collection, M Collection, Millennium Collection and Copthorne Collection - throughout Asia, Europe, the Middle East, New Zealand and the United States.
  • M&C is the hotel arm of Singapore-listed global real estate company City Developments Limited, and is a member of the Hong Leong Group.

Hong Kong Firms Maximise Digital Opportunities to Go Global

Hong Kong Trade Development Council
Wednesday, November 18, 2020 - 8:00am

HONG KONG, Nov 18, 2020 - (ACN Newswire) - With the COVID-19 pandemic showing no sign of abating, how can Hong Kong, a city famous for its ability to respond rapidly, harness technology to create new opportunities?

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  • HONG KONG, Nov 18, 2020 - (ACN Newswire) - With the COVID-19 pandemic showing no sign of abating, how can Hong Kong, a city famous for its ability to respond rapidly, harness technology to create new opportunities?
  • Timothy Tam, Head of Public Policy and Government Affairs (Hong Kong) at Google, said Hong Kong enterprises are generally optimistic about the development of artificial intelligence.
  • In October, Google Hong Kong released "Smarter Digital City 3.0", which detailed Hong Kong people's readiness to accept AI.
  • With 50 offices globally, including 13 in Mainland China, the HKTDC promotes Hong Kong as a two-way global investment and business hub.

Huatai Securities and Bloomberg Establish Global Strategic Collaboration

Security, Stock market, Financial market
Wednesday, November 18, 2020 - 5:09am

BEIJING, Nov 18, 2020 - (ACN Newswire) - Huatai Securities Co., Ltd. ('Huatai Securities') and Bloomberg, today jointly established a global strategic collaboration to accelerate digital transformation at one of China's leading securities groups.

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  • BEIJING, Nov 18, 2020 - (ACN Newswire) - Huatai Securities Co., Ltd. ('Huatai Securities') and Bloomberg, today jointly established a global strategic collaboration to accelerate digital transformation at one of China's leading securities groups.
  • Harnessing Huatai Securities' financial services expertise and Bloomberg's global technology experience, the two companies will collaborate on financial technology, market-making services, index product development and risk management, among other areas, to further support Huatai Securities' technological transformation and international business expansion.
  • "Technology adoption at global financial institutions over the past year has continued to accelerate, and Huatai Securities is keeping pace.
  • This important collaboration will facilitate Huatai Securities' digital transformation, strengthen our global competitiveness and accelerate the firm's international development."

Major Upgrade to the New Moonstake Membership Program

Payment systems, Professional accounting bodies
Wednesday, November 18, 2020 - 4:30am

What is the Moonstake membership program?

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  • What is the Moonstake membership program?
  • Moonstake membership program levels and benefits, registration requirements
    There are four levels of membership.
  • With this upgrade, free members can also participate in the staking referral program.
  • All users who have created a wallet with Moonstake have automatically registered as a basic membership.

Kidsland Joins Forces with Microsoft to Accelerate and Be a Leader in Digital Transformation

Articles, Marketing, Retailers, Toy store, FAO Schwarz, Digital transformation, Business model, Schwarz, Lego, Online shopping
Wednesday, November 18, 2020 - 1:37am

Despite the challenging business environment this year, Kidsland has always been keeping up with market developments and pursuing digital transformation.

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  • Despite the challenging business environment this year, Kidsland has always been keeping up with market developments and pursuing digital transformation.
  • Ultimately, Kidsland aims to transform into a data-driven, customer-centric platform and digitalized organization that connects with suppliers, business partners and end-consumers.
  • Moving forward, Kidsland will continue to elevate its corporate resilience and leverage technology to reshape business models, accelerate the pace of digital transformation, and promote the advancement of China's toy industry through innovation.
  • Currently, its self-operated offline retail system includes "Kidsland Toy Store", "LEGO Certified Store", "FAO Schwarz" flagship store and kkplus.

Zhonghua Gas Holdings Limited Announces Completion of the Subscription Agreement of Issuance of Convertible Bonds Amounting to HK$97,800,000

Companies, Kai Yuan Holdings Limited
Wednesday, November 18, 2020 - 1:18am

HONG KONG, Nov 18, 2020 - (ACN Newswire) - Zhonghua Gas Holdings Limited (the "Company"; Stock Code: 8246) together with its subsidiaries (collective namely the "Group") today announces that the completion of the Subscription Agreement of the issuance of the three-year convertible bonds in the aggregate principal amount of HK$97,800,000.

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  • HONG KONG, Nov 18, 2020 - (ACN Newswire) - Zhonghua Gas Holdings Limited (the "Company"; Stock Code: 8246) together with its subsidiaries (collective namely the "Group") today announces that the completion of the Subscription Agreement of the issuance of the three-year convertible bonds in the aggregate principal amount of HK$97,800,000.
  • The bond Subscriber is the wholly-owned subsidiary of Kai Yuan Holdings Limited (Stock Code: 1215).
  • The net proceeds are intended to be used for the enhancement of the existing business of the Group and working capital.
  • Kai Yuan Holdings Limited, a company listed on the Main Board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, is principally engaged in investment holding.

POWER WEEK AFRICA 2021: An Interactive Virtual Summit for Power & Energy Professionals

Articles, Energy policy, Economy, Energy poverty, Humanitarian aid, International development, Renewable energy commercialization
Tuesday, November 17, 2020 - 11:03pm

AFRICA, Nov 18, 2020 - (ACN Newswire) - Specially designed for the African electric power & energy industry, POWER WEEK AFRICA (20 - 23 April 2021) is the 3rd annual international virtual conference delivering a unique experience for each day of the event.

Key Points: 
  • AFRICA, Nov 18, 2020 - (ACN Newswire) - Specially designed for the African electric power & energy industry, POWER WEEK AFRICA (20 - 23 April 2021) is the 3rd annual international virtual conference delivering a unique experience for each day of the event.
  • We will be broadcasting live interactive presentations, in-depth panel discussions, and networking sessions from leading experts across the world.
  • The conference promises valuable insights on a diverse range of topics that are critical to the African electric power & energy industry today - renewable energy, climate change & environment, energy transition, energy efficiency, funding, investment facilitation, energy access, policies & regulations, tariffs, capacity development, technology, solar, off grid, public private partnerships, energy storage, digitalisation, affordability, energy mix, private sector participation and so much more.
  • Seize this opportunity to stay ahead of your competitors in an industry that is ever-changing - POWER WEEK AFRICA is definitely for you!

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