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Helvetica Swiss Living Fund experiences rising tenant demand in financial year 2023: suburban locations reduce rent default rate

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024

Zurich, 5 March 2024 – The Helvetica Swiss Living Fund (HSL Fund) has closed financial year 2023 with a stable result compared to the previous year.

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  • Zurich, 5 March 2024 – The Helvetica Swiss Living Fund (HSL Fund) has closed financial year 2023 with a stable result compared to the previous year.
  • The rent default rate was reduced to 5.3%, partly thanks to the negotiating skills of Helvetica’s Asset Management team.
  • The increasing attractiveness of the suburban locations due to the high demand for housing, coupled with a decline in construction activity, supports the fund’s investment strategy.
  • For more details, facts and figures, see the 2023 Annual Report of the HSL Fund: https://www.helvetica.com/en/products/download-center

World Mobile Launches Its AirNode Sales Platform in Reno Following a Successful Trial Process

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024

The launch of AirNode sales accelerates World Mobile's decentralized U.S. wireless network deployment, arriving on the heels of an accomplished pilot project in Reno, NV to enable users to earn rewards by connecting their local community

Key Points: 
  • Reno, Nevada--(Newsfile Corp. - February 28, 2024) - World Mobile , the first global mobile network powered by blockchain technology and the sharing economy, announces the global launch of its AirNode Sales Platform , enabling users to purchase an AirNode and reserve a deployment location anywhere in Reno, Nevada.
  • The trial also indicated the consistent demand for high-speed connectivity in Reno, with an AirNode garnering 130,000 network-attach attempts in one month alone.
  • "With our AirNode Sales Platform, we are revolutionizing the way people access and provide connectivity," says Micky Watkins, CEO of World Mobile.
  • "Our AirNode Sales Platform is a novel approach that integrates our decentralized AirNode infrastructure and our sharing economy concept," affirms James Tagg, Chief Architect at World Mobile.

NEC and Sumitomo Corporation Sign Strategic Partnership Agreement to Expand Global Sales of the CropScope Agricultural ICT Platform

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Monday, March 4, 2024

TOKYO, Mar 4, 2024 - (ACN Newswire) - NEC Corporation (TSE: 6701) and Sumitomo Corporation (Sumitomo) have signed a strategic partnership agreement to expand global sales of NEC's agricultural ICT platform CropScope.

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  • TOKYO, Mar 4, 2024 - (ACN Newswire) - NEC Corporation (TSE: 6701) and Sumitomo Corporation (Sumitomo) have signed a strategic partnership agreement to expand global sales of NEC's agricultural ICT platform CropScope.
  • Based on this partnership, NEC and Sumitomo aim to develop markets mainly in South America and the ASEAN region by utilizing Sumitomo's global network.
  • Through this partnership, CropScope is initially being introduced on a trial basis to major sugar companies in Thailand and Brazil.
  • Through this partnership, Sumitomo will utilize its global network to expand CropScope's sales area to Thailand, Brazil, and India, aiming for business growth.

ARS Pharmaceuticals Reviews Recent Clinical Updates and Commercial Opportunity at neffy® Investor Day

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Thursday, March 7, 2024

The event included presentations by members of the ARS Pharma management team and by two distinguished allergists, Dr. Jonathan Spergel, M.D., Ph.D. and Dr. Thomas B. Casale, M.D.

Key Points: 
  • The event included presentations by members of the ARS Pharma management team and by two distinguished allergists, Dr. Jonathan Spergel, M.D., Ph.D. and Dr. Thomas B. Casale, M.D.
  • Of the patients that do fill their prescription, 80-90% either do not carry or use their treatment as indicated.
  • In late-February, the Company announced positive clinical data from a Phase 2 trial evaluating neffy in adults with chronic spontaneous urticaria.
  • The webcast replay and accompanying slides from today’s investor event may be accessed through the Events & Presentations page in the Investors & Media section of the Company's website.

Study: Here are the Best and Worst Markets for Renters

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Thursday, March 7, 2024

Boise City, Idaho offers prospective renters the largest discount in the country: the typical unit is renting at a 5.45 percent discount.

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  • Boise City, Idaho offers prospective renters the largest discount in the country: the typical unit is renting at a 5.45 percent discount.
  • It’s followed by Austin, Texas, a 3.27 percent discount; Phoenix, a 3.15 percent discount; Las Vegas, a 2.88 percent discount; and Spokane, Washington, a 2.62 percent discount.
  • “These were some of the hottest cities in the country seeing rapid population growth over the past few years.
  • Some areas in the county are still in the grip of the rental crisis as renters are paying steep premiums.

TRREB: Buyers Re-Enter the GTA Housing Market in February

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

Population growth and a resilient regional economy continued to support the overall demand for housing.

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  • Population growth and a resilient regional economy continued to support the overall demand for housing.
  • The market assumption is that the Bank of Canada has finished hiking rates.
  • New listings were up by an even greater annual rate than sales in February, pointing to increased choice for buyers.
  • “As we move through 2024, an increasing number of buyers will re-enter the market with adjusted housing preferences to account for higher borrowing costs.

DigiKey Launches Season 3 of its “Farm Different” Video Series

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

Season 3 features three episodes that provide a look into the future of farming to determine what innovations will power the next generation of global food production.

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  • Season 3 features three episodes that provide a look into the future of farming to determine what innovations will power the next generation of global food production.
  • “The agricultural community has never backed down when facing sustainability challenges,” said Josh Mickolio, supplier business development manager at DigiKey.
  • “Navigating reduced labor pools, unpredictable weather and rising costs threatens growth in production and the survivability of small and large farming operations alike.
  • To learn more about the video series, sustainable production and how DigiKey is supporting the rapidly-changing agricultural sector, please visit the DigiKey website .

RCCAO Welcomes Long Overdue MCEA Reforms

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Monday, February 26, 2024

Vaughan, Ontario, Feb. 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (MCEA) reforms announced by the Government of Ontario are long overdue.

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  • Vaughan, Ontario, Feb. 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (MCEA) reforms announced by the Government of Ontario are long overdue.
  • The Residential and Civil Construction Alliance of Ontario (RCCAO) calls on MPPs from all parties in the legislature to support these critical reforms to MCEA.
  • “RCCAO research has consistently shown that the MCEA process in Ontario takes too long and costs too much for taxpayers.
  • Given the volume of evidence of the serious implications of the time and cost delays associated with the MCEA process, we are pleased to see the government continue its modernization efforts of the MCEA process.”
    RCCAO has long been a leading voice in Ontario advocating for reforms to the MCEA process.

CPABC: B.C.’s Budget 2024 aims to combat livability and affordability challenges

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Friday, February 23, 2024

“Housing affordability remains one of the biggest economic issues facing British Columbians,” said Lori Mathison, FCPA, FCGA, LLB, president and CEO of CPABC.

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  • “Housing affordability remains one of the biggest economic issues facing British Columbians,” said Lori Mathison, FCPA, FCGA, LLB, president and CEO of CPABC.
  • The 2024 budget promises the largest capital spending package on record, with an emphasis on healthcare and transportation infrastructure projects.
  • “Budget 2024 allocates much-needed resources towards infrastructure projects that aim to support the province’s growing population,” continued Mathison.
  • Meanwhile, additional funding of $228 billion over three years to the Future Ready Action Plan aims to help employers recruit and access talent.

Asia Pacific could become a global leader in the energy transition

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024

However, the region still has the potential to turn these challenges into opportunities and become a global leader in the energy transition, according to ‘Wood Mackenzie’s Asia Pacific Energy Transition Outlook (ETO)’ report.

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  • However, the region still has the potential to turn these challenges into opportunities and become a global leader in the energy transition, according to ‘Wood Mackenzie’s Asia Pacific Energy Transition Outlook (ETO)’ report.
  • “The Asia Pacific region is the largest power generation and renewables market today, but it’s also the most diverse.
  • By 2050, nearly 50% of the world's new technology opportunities for low carbon emission will be in the Asia Pacific.
  • “Robust carbon pricing, tax incentives, and supportive regulatory regimes are needed to incentivise the transition and close the emissions gap.”
    “The Asia Pacific region is accounting for a third of global oil demand, a quarter of global gas demand, and 80% of global coal demand.