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PolyU launches Research Centre for Electric Vehicles advancing smart electric vehicle research to achieve carbon neutrality goals

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024
Carbon, EVS, Electric vehicle, Research, Policy Research Centre, Qianhai, Education, The Sun, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Electronic engineering, University, Government of Hong Kong, Electricity, The Conservation Fund, Renaissance, Public policy, CLP Group, Transport, Student, Digital technology, Forum, BYD, Humanities, International Electrotechnical Commission, Advanced technology, Development, Polytechnic, Environment, Nation, Innovation, Intelligence, HKSAR, Government, Hetao, Distinguishing, China Power International Development, Memorandum, Elsevier, Renewable energy

The Research Centre aims to develop a cutting-edge research platform to address energy and technical challenges presented by modern electric vehicles.

Key Points: 
  • The Research Centre aims to develop a cutting-edge research platform to address energy and technical challenges presented by modern electric vehicles.
  • Electric vehicles are not only a means of transportation, they will promote smart transportation, smart energy, smart networks, smart cities, and smart societies.
  • The Centre will focus on cutting-edge research on electric vehicles and the friendly interaction  between electric vehicles, power grids and 5G networks.
  • It has also recently secured a Public Policy Research Fund to study hydrogen fuel cell vehicle and electric vehicle related policies.

PolyU launches Research Centre for Electric Vehicles advancing smart electric vehicle research to achieve carbon neutrality goals

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, February 28, 2024
Carbon, EVS, Electric vehicle, Research, Policy Research Centre, Qianhai, Education, The Sun, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Electronic engineering, University, Government of Hong Kong, Electricity, The Conservation Fund, Renaissance, Public policy, CLP Group, Transport, Student, Digital technology, Forum, BYD, Humanities, International Electrotechnical Commission, Advanced technology, Development, Polytechnic, Environment, Nation, Innovation, Intelligence, HKSAR, Government, Hetao, Distinguishing, China Power International Development, Memorandum, Elsevier, Renewable energy

The Research Centre aims to develop a cutting-edge research platform to address energy and technical challenges presented by modern electric vehicles.

Key Points: 
  • The Research Centre aims to develop a cutting-edge research platform to address energy and technical challenges presented by modern electric vehicles.
  • Electric vehicles are not only a means of transportation, they will promote smart transportation, smart energy, smart networks, smart cities, and smart societies.
  • The Centre will focus on cutting-edge research on electric vehicles and the friendly interaction  between electric vehicles, power grids and 5G networks.
  • It has also recently secured a Public Policy Research Fund to study hydrogen fuel cell vehicle and electric vehicle related policies.

Bulletin from Kindred Group plc's Extraordinary General Meeting

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Friday, February 16, 2024
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VALLETTA, Malta, Feb. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- At Kindred Group plc's ("Kindred" or the "Company") extraordinary general meeting held on 16 February 2024 (the "EGM") 42.16 percent in nominal value of the total shares/Swedish depository receipts ("SDRs") in issue were represented at the meeting and 99.97 percent of the shares/SDRs represented (42.14 percent of the total shares/SDRs in issue) voted in favor of the Board of Directors' proposal to amend the Company's current Memorandum and Articles of Association to, inter alia, include squeeze-out rights for an offeror.

Key Points: 
  • VALLETTA, Malta, Feb. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- At Kindred Group plc's ("Kindred" or the "Company") extraordinary general meeting held on 16 February 2024 (the "EGM") 42.16 percent in nominal value of the total shares/Swedish depository receipts ("SDRs") in issue were represented at the meeting and 99.97 percent of the shares/SDRs represented (42.14 percent of the total shares/SDRs in issue) voted in favor of the Board of Directors' proposal to amend the Company's current Memorandum and Articles of Association to, inter alia, include squeeze-out rights for an offeror.
  • In accordance with Article 135 of the Companies Act (Cap.
  • As these requirements were not met, the Board of Directors is to convene a second extraordinary general meeting (the "Second EGM") within 30 days to take a fresh vote on the proposal to amend the Company's current Memorandum and Articles of Association in accordance with the rules set out in Article 135(1)(b) of the Companies Act (Cap.
  • 386 of the Laws of Malta).

Bulletin from Kindred Group plc's Extraordinary General Meeting

Retrieved on: 
Friday, February 16, 2024
Memorandum, Second, Kindred, Companies Act, Kindred Group, Law, EGM, Security (finance)

VALLETTA, Malta, Feb. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- At Kindred Group plc's ("Kindred" or the "Company") extraordinary general meeting held on 16 February 2024 (the "EGM") 42.16 percent in nominal value of the total shares/Swedish depository receipts ("SDRs") in issue were represented at the meeting and 99.97 percent of the shares/SDRs represented (42.14 percent of the total shares/SDRs in issue) voted in favor of the Board of Directors' proposal to amend the Company's current Memorandum and Articles of Association to, inter alia, include squeeze-out rights for an offeror.

Key Points: 
  • VALLETTA, Malta, Feb. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- At Kindred Group plc's ("Kindred" or the "Company") extraordinary general meeting held on 16 February 2024 (the "EGM") 42.16 percent in nominal value of the total shares/Swedish depository receipts ("SDRs") in issue were represented at the meeting and 99.97 percent of the shares/SDRs represented (42.14 percent of the total shares/SDRs in issue) voted in favor of the Board of Directors' proposal to amend the Company's current Memorandum and Articles of Association to, inter alia, include squeeze-out rights for an offeror.
  • In accordance with Article 135 of the Companies Act (Cap.
  • As these requirements were not met, the Board of Directors is to convene a second extraordinary general meeting (the "Second EGM") within 30 days to take a fresh vote on the proposal to amend the Company's current Memorandum and Articles of Association in accordance with the rules set out in Article 135(1)(b) of the Companies Act (Cap.
  • 386 of the Laws of Malta).

JDE Peet’s leads global effort to fight coffee-related deforestation

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024
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JDE Peet’s and Enveritas are leading the way in the coffee industry through technology and on-the-ground verification to tackle coffee-related deforestation and protect smallholder farmers.

Key Points: 
  • JDE Peet’s and Enveritas are leading the way in the coffee industry through technology and on-the-ground verification to tackle coffee-related deforestation and protect smallholder farmers.
  • JDE Peet’s (EURONEXT: JDEP) today announced plans to roll out an innovative new programme to assess and address coffee-related deforestation globally.
  • JDE Peet’s has partnered with Enveritas to leverage a combination of satellite imagery, artificial intelligence, and on-the-ground verification to measure the extent of coffee-related deforestation, allowing local operators, governments, NGOs, and farmers to better mitigate their deforestation risks.
  • Fabien Simon, CEO of JDE Peet's, commented: “At JDE Peet’s, we are committed to delivering sustainable growth that creates both shareholder return and societal value.

Xlife Sciences AG Expands Collaboration with Department of Health Abu Dhabi, Partners with Thermo Fisher Scientific and Masdar City

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Monday, February 5, 2024
Partnership, Research, Memorandum, MOU, Science, Partner, Thermo Fisher Scientific, Entrepreneurship, Holism

Xlife Sciences AG Expands Collaboration with Department of Health Abu Dhabi, Partners with Thermo Fisher Scientific and Masdar City

Key Points: 
  • Xlife Sciences AG Expands Collaboration with Department of Health Abu Dhabi, Partners with Thermo Fisher Scientific and Masdar City
    Xlife Sciences AG is excited to announce the expansion of its existing collaboration with the Department of Health Abu Dhabi, now joined by Thermo Fisher Scientific and Masdar City.
  • This expanded partnership builds on the successful collaboration initiated in 2023, further enhancing Abu Dhabi's standing as a global healthcare and life sciences hub.
  • The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) extends beyond the initial collaboration, now integrating Thermo Fisher Scientific's expertise along the pharmaceutical value chain and Masdar City's sustainable infrastructure.
  • Oliver R. Baumann, CEO of Xlife Sciences AG, comments: «This partnership not only marks a significant milestone for Xlife Sciences AG but also for the global life sciences community.

JCB and Sunway Healthcare Group Signed Memorandum of Understanding for Medical Tourism to Malaysia

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Thursday, January 18, 2024
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TOKYO & Malaysia, Jan 18, 2024 - (JCN Newswire) - PT JCB International Indonesia, subsidiaries of JCB International Co., Ltd. (JCB) and Sunway Healthcare Group, one of the leading integrated private healthcare groups with a network of hospitals and healthcare services in Malaysia, announced a collaboration to promote medical tourism to Malaysia, by introducing Sunway Healthcare Group's services to over 156 million JCB cardmembers globally.

Key Points: 
  • TOKYO & Malaysia, Jan 18, 2024 - (JCN Newswire) - PT JCB International Indonesia, subsidiaries of JCB International Co., Ltd. (JCB) and Sunway Healthcare Group, one of the leading integrated private healthcare groups with a network of hospitals and healthcare services in Malaysia, announced a collaboration to promote medical tourism to Malaysia, by introducing Sunway Healthcare Group's services to over 156 million JCB cardmembers globally.
  • As part of the collaboration, Sunway Medical Centre (SMC), one of the Malaysia's largest private quaternary hospital under the Sunway Healthcare Group in Sunway City, Kuala Lumpur, plans to offer preferential wellness packages and other value-added services to JCB cardmembers.
  • Sunway Sanctuary, a senior living residence under the Sunway Healthcare Group, will also offer preferential room rates and amenities to JCB cardmembers.
  • Dr. Khoo Chow Huat, Sunway Healthcare Group Managing Director (Hospital and Healthcare Operations) emphasised the significance of the collaboration during the Memorandum of Understanding signing ceremony with JCB.

Keith Krach-Led US-Taiwan Business Council Delegation Expands Trusted Collaboration with Taiwan

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Wednesday, January 31, 2024
Technology, Professional Services, Public Policy, Government, Foundation, Philanthropy, Semiconductor, White House, Federal Government, Other Technology, Business, State, Local, University, Software, Advocacy Group Opinion, Education, Other Professional Services, Internet, Hardware, IBM, Multimedia, ExxonMobil, Uber, Language, Memorandum, TAITRA, Private sector, Economy, Krach, Silicon, TSMC, Intel, American Institute, MediaTek, National Chengchi University, Lockheed, Grumman, KKR, The Business Council, STEM, National Development Council, Prosperity, Democracy, NDC, COVID-19, STA, Research, AI, Digital, Purdue University, Trust, Innovation, NYCU, Trade, Citibank, NCCU, Management

View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240131359736/en/

Key Points: 
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240131359736/en/
    The mission, which was timed shortly after Taiwan’s elections, focused on the importance of trust in the close relationship between the United States and Taiwan.
  • You partner with people you trust, and you love the people you trust,” observed Krach during the visit.
  • “The US-Taiwan Business Council’s chairman’s delegation, led by Keith Krach, was the first major international business organization to visit Taiwan after the January 13 election.
  • “We will continue to be ambitious in advancing the US-Taiwan ties based on trust, and expanding the Global Trusted Tech Network, a growing coalition of global leaders committed to trusted economic and technological collaboration.”

The 17th Asian Financial Forum concludes successfully

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Thursday, January 25, 2024
Diamond, AFF, Fireside chats, Dragon, University, Animoca Brands, Global Spectrum, Economics, Panel discussion, Fireside, CT Corp, UBS, Agreement, Forum, HKSAR, Policy, China International Capital Corporation, Standard Chartered, Business development, New Chapter, HKTDC, Entrepreneurship, Bank of China, Microsoft, Financial services, Investment, International, HSBC, Bank Mandiri, CICC, Finance, Path, Cyberport, Web 3.0, Empowerment, Bridgewater Associates, Bank, Treasury, Memorandum, PwC, Double taxation, Renewable energy

HONG KONG, Jan 25, 2024 - (ACN Newswire) - The 17th Asian Financial Forum (AFF), jointly organised by the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government and Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), successfully concluded today, attracting over 3,600 financial and business elites from more than 50 countries and regions, including over 70 overseas and Mainland China delegations.

Key Points: 
  • HONG KONG, Jan 25, 2024 - (ACN Newswire) - The 17th Asian Financial Forum (AFF), jointly organised by the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government and Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), successfully concluded today, attracting over 3,600 financial and business elites from more than 50 countries and regions, including over 70 overseas and Mainland China delegations.
  • In just two days, the Forum arranged over 700 one-on-one meetings, successfully connecting investors with project owners and exploring opportunities for industry and investment cooperation.
  • Over the two-day physical event, the AFF brought together more than 140 policymakers, international financial and multilateral organisation representatives, financial institutions and corporate leaders from around the world as speakers.
  • These experiences allowed forum guests to feel at home and appreciate the vibrancy and diversity of Hong Kong.

Glenfarne Energy Transition’s Texas LNG Updates Commercial Status and Concludes Required Permitting for Final Investment Decision

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Thursday, January 25, 2024
Environment, Transport, Oil, Gas, Public Policy, Government, Sustainability, Energy, White House, Federal Government, State, Local, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Natural gas, Hand, Port, Texas Historical Commission, Memorandum, EQT, Corps, ABB, News, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Railroad Commission of Texas

Brendan Duval, CEO and Founder of Glenfarne Energy Transition, said: “With these permits in hand and contracts signed, Glenfarne anticipates concluding commercialization of Texas LNG in the first half of 2024.

Key Points: 
  • Brendan Duval, CEO and Founder of Glenfarne Energy Transition, said: “With these permits in hand and contracts signed, Glenfarne anticipates concluding commercialization of Texas LNG in the first half of 2024.
  • Texas LNG has both its Federal Energy Regulatory Commission permit and Department of Energy non-Free Trade Agreement permit in hand, and we believe that makes the project among the most attractive options for contracting U.S. LNG.
  • The first LNG exports from Texas LNG are expected to be shipped in 2028.
  • Texas LNG was designed to be one of the lowest-emitting export terminals on the planet, providing reliable, responsibly sourced U.S. LNG that can help fuel the global energy transition to renewables and reinforce energy security.