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Going Beyond Plastic: Chung-Ang University Team Explores Tara Gum as a Green Polymer

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024

SEOUL, South Korea, Jan. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Synthetic, non-biodegradable plastics are major sources of environmental pollution and have prompted a rising interest in sustainable, biodegradable alternatives derived from natural polymers. "Tara gum," derived from the seeds of the tara tree (Caesalpinia spinosa), stands out as a promising solution. This natural, water-soluble substance contains polysaccharides (complex carbohydrates), including the widely used "galactomannan," which is employed in coatings, edible films, and as a stabilizer and thickener. The biocompatibility, biodegradability, and safety of tara gum also make it valuable in industries like food and drug delivery. Moreover, the adaptable nature of the groups within tara gum polysaccharides renders it valuable for tailoring physicochemical and mechanical properties for specific applications.

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"Tara gum," derived from the seeds of the tara tree (Caesalpinia spinosa), stands out as a promising solution.
The biocompatibility, biodegradability, and safety of tara gum also make it valuable in industries like food and drug delivery.
Moreover, the adaptable nature of the groups within tara gum polysaccharides renders it valuable for tailoring physicochemical and mechanical properties for specific applications.
"The physicochemical property of tara gum and its products can be enhanced using various kinds of monomers, crosslinkers, or other polysaccharides.

Dynamic duo of pacts serve as ballast in China-ASEAN cooperation

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Saturday, January 13, 2024

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The yarn was produced in a Vietnamese production line of the cotton yarn production giant Texhong International Group Limited and will be further processed to produce fabrics in China.

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The yarn was produced in a Vietnamese production line of the cotton yarn production giant Texhong International Group Limited and will be further processed to produce fabrics in China.
The RCEP is comprised of 15 members - the 10 ASEAN member states, China, Japan, the Republic of Korea, Australia, and New Zealand.
China has been ASEAN's largest trading partner for 14 consecutive years, while ASEAN has been China's largest trading partner for three consecutive years.
As of July, two-way investments topped 380 billion U.S. dollars, while more than 6,500 enterprises with direct investment from China had been established in ASEAN.

Global Robotics Race: Korea, Singapore and Germany in the Lead – IFR reports

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Wednesday, January 10, 2024

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The top most automated countries measured by robot density are: The Republic of Korea (1,012 robots per 10,000 employees), Singapore (730 units) and Germany (415 units).

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The top most automated countries measured by robot density are: The Republic of Korea (1,012 robots per 10,000 employees), Singapore (730 units) and Germany (415 units).
This is according to the World Robotics 2023 report, presented by the International Federation of Robotics (IFR).
On a global scale the economies of Korea, Singapore, Japan, Mainland China, Hong Kong and Chinese Taipei all rank within the top-ten most automated countries.
The European Union has a robot density of 208 units per 10,000 employees with Germany, Sweden and Switzerland ranking in the global top-ten group.

WEMADE Holds Global Pre-registration for MMORPG ‘NIGHT CROWS’

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Thursday, January 11, 2024

Global pre-registration for ‘NIGHT CROWS’, a game published by Wemade and developed by MADNGINE, began on January 11th.

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Global pre-registration for ‘NIGHT CROWS’, a game published by Wemade and developed by MADNGINE, began on January 11th.
View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240110750299/en/
Wemade opens global pre-registration for ‘NIGHT CROWS’ (Graphic: Wemade)
NIGHT CROWS is an MMORPG based on Unreal Engine 5 that supports cross-play between mobile and PC platforms.
Wemade has utilized blockchain technology to implement multi-tokenomics with the tokenization of core in-game items in NIGHT CROWS.
At Taipei Game Show 2024, Wemade will be presenting the demo version of NIGHT CROWS.

Pluri Launches Advanced Global Cell Therapy Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization

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Monday, January 8, 2024

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Pluri, an established global leader in the development and manufacturing of cell-based therapeutics, launches new revenue-generating Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) division.

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Pluri, an established global leader in the development and manufacturing of cell-based therapeutics, launches new revenue-generating Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) division.
PluriCDMO™ will help innovative companies develop and manufacture life-changing therapies within the rapidly growing $5.2 billion cell and gene therapy sector.
HAIFA, Israel, Jan. 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pluri Inc. (Nasdaq: PLUR) (TASE: PLUR) (“Pluri” or the “Company”), a leading biotech company that transforms cells into solutions that promote global wellbeing and sustainability, today announced it has launched a new business division offering cell therapy manufacturing services as a Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO): PluriCDMO™.
Its state-of-the-art 47 thousand square foot Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) cell therapy production facility is expected to help customers and partners address key challenges in the development and manufacturing of cell-based therapies.

CEPI Partners With Lemonex to Advance mRNA Vaccine Delivery Against Future Pandemic Threats

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Monday, January 8, 2024

CEPI has partnered with Lemonex Inc. (Lemonex), a biotechnology company in the Republic of Korea, to advance their mRNA drug delivery technology, DegradaBALL®, which has the potential to both minimise post-mRNA vaccination side effects and improve access to future mRNA vaccines.

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CEPI has partnered with Lemonex Inc. (Lemonex), a biotechnology company in the Republic of Korea, to advance their mRNA drug delivery technology, DegradaBALL®, which has the potential to both minimise post-mRNA vaccination side effects and improve access to future mRNA vaccines.
(Photo: Lemonex Inc.)
CEPI is providing Lemonex up to US $4.6 million in funding to evaluate the safety of the DegradaBALL® mRNA vaccine platform in a Phase I clinical study taking place at Seoul National University Hospital.
The funding will also support the development of a freeze-dried formulation to reduce complex-cold chain vaccine storage requirements and increase the use of mRNA vaccines in the Global South.
Dr. Richard Hatchett, CEO of CEPI, said: “Clinically validated for the first time during the COVID-19 pandemic, mRNA vaccines will be critical if we are to accelerate our responses to future infectious disease threats.

EQS-News: EcoGraf Limited: KfW IPEX-Bank Mandated for UFK Loan of up to US$105m (A$160m)1 for Development of Epanko

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Saturday, December 30, 2023

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German Government confirms Epanko eligibility for cover in principle for the Untied Loan Guarantee (“UFK”) scheme based on the support of German offtakers for the Company’s initial 73,000tpa Epanko development.

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German Government confirms Epanko eligibility for cover in principle for the Untied Loan Guarantee (“UFK”) scheme based on the support of German offtakers for the Company’s initial 73,000tpa Epanko development.
KfW IPEX-Bank may act as sole funder for the UFK Tranche for an amount of up to US$105 million, subject to satisfactory due diligence and credit approvals.
A key aspect of the UFK program is the promotion of the highest environmental and social operating standards.
KfW IPEX-Bank has provided valuable support to the development of Epanko since 2017 and is an experienced and highly capable potential debt funding partner for the Project.

Senate votes to confirm Lt. Gen. Timothy Haugh to lead CYBERCOM and NSA/CSS

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Friday, December 22, 2023

Lt. Gen. Haugh is scheduled to assume his new role following a change-of-command ceremony planned for early 2024.

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Lt. Gen. Haugh is scheduled to assume his new role following a change-of-command ceremony planned for early 2024.
“I believe the nation is defended and the future is secured due to his leadership over the past six years,” Lt. Gen. Haugh said.
During his tenure with the Command and the Agency, Gen. Nakasone supported the establishment of CYBERCOM, fostered strategic concepts for cyber operations, and oversaw tighter integration between CYBERCOM and NSA.
“Serving the nation alongside the CYBERCOM and NSA/CSS workforce has been the highlight of my career,” Gen. Nakasone said.

Tourism authorities of Japan & Republic of Korea discuss attraction of tourists to regional areas & sustainable tourism at 제37차 한일관광진흥협의회 한일관광교류 심포지엄.

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Wednesday, December 27, 2023

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A symposium on tourism designed to discuss ways of vitalizing tourism exchanges between Japan and the Republic of Korea (ROK) was held in Japan on December 20.

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A symposium on tourism designed to discuss ways of vitalizing tourism exchanges between Japan and the Republic of Korea (ROK) was held in Japan on December 20.
There were 50 participants from ROK, including government officials led by 박종택 문화체육관광부 관광정책국장, as well as tourism industry representatives.
From Japan, about 60 people took part, including 호시노 미츠아키 관광청 국제관광부장 at the Japan Tourism Agency.
At the symposium, tourism authorities from both countries welcomed the rapid recovery of tourism exchanges between the two countries after the global spread of COVID-19 subsided.

AXCELIS KOREA AND COUNTRY MANAGER WIN TRADE AWARDS FROM THE REPUBLIC OF KOREA

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Thursday, December 21, 2023

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BEVERLY, Mass., Dec. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Axcelis Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: ACLS), a leading supplier of innovative, high-productivity solutions for the semiconductor industry, announced today that Axcelis Korea, its subsidiary in South Korea, and Axcelis Korea's Country Manager James Park were honored at the 2023 South Korea Trade Day event. The awards were presented by Yoon Suk Yeol, President of the Republic of Korea, various Ministers, and the heads of each trade and economic organization, at a ceremony held in Seoul Korea earlier this month.

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BEVERLY, Mass., Dec. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Axcelis Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: ACLS), a leading supplier of innovative, high-productivity solutions for the semiconductor industry, announced today that Axcelis Korea, its subsidiary in South Korea, and Axcelis Korea's Country Manager James Park were honored at the 2023 South Korea Trade Day event.
The awards were presented by Yoon Suk Yeol, President of the Republic of Korea, various Ministers, and the heads of each trade and economic organization, at a ceremony held in Seoul Korea earlier this month.
President and CEO Russell Low commented, "We're very excited for James and the Axcelis Korea team to receive this recognition.
Axcelis Korea Country Manager James Park stated, "I am honored to receive this prestigious award.