AWARD WINNING PRIVATE JET COMPANY LAUNCHES WECHAT SALES PLATFORM

VistaJet announces digital channel dedicated to its rapidly expanding customer base in China

-VistaJet saw strong growth in Greater China in 2016, accounts for 17% of current customer base

-Company is first international private aviation operator to offer flight booking service via WeChat

-Platform gives exclusive access to 72 silver and red private jets to fly all over the globe, as well as domestic flights in China

-Customers can request flights and speak one-to-one with the team on WeChat

SHANGHAI, China, April 11 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- VistaJet, the first and only global aviation company, today announced at the Asian Business Aviation Conference & Exhibition (ABACE) in Shanghai that it is the first international private aviation operator to launch a WeChat sales platform available for instant global fleet access. Aimed at those who frequently charter business aircraft, the innovative platform will allow Chinese corporations, travel departments, and ultra-high net worth individuals to request flights in the simplest way. The WeChat service is the latest route to providing access to VistaJet’s fleet of 72 silver and red Global and Challenger aircraft, straight from customers' mobiles.

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FREE BIG DATA ANALYTICS SEMINAR COMING TO A CITY NEAR YOU

KUALA LUMPUR, April 11 (Bernama) -- The country’s leading geospatial solutions provider, Esri Malaysia, is bringing its highly anticipated roadshow of seminars — Directions LIVE — to five major Malaysian cities: Johor Bahru, Sarawak, Penang, Kota Kinabalu and Kuantan. The month-long roadshow will run from 25 April to 23 May.

This round of Directions LIVE — themed Build. Connect. Share. — will provide insight on how organisations can leverage Big Data Analytics, lightweight productivity apps and real-time GIS to achieve tangible results.

It will also showcase how organisations such as the Iskandar Regional Development Authority, Penang GIS Centre and the Malaysian Centre for Geographic Data Infrastructure are using location-based analytics to improve the productivity and efficiency of their services and operations.

Roadshow Schedule: 

25 April – Johor Bahru
Berjaya Waterfront Hotel

27 April – Penang 
Hotel Jen, George Town

16 May – Sarawak
Pullman Kuching

18 May – Kota Kinabalu
Promenade Hotel

23 May –Kuantan
Vistana Kuantan City Centre

“Directions LIVE is run annually by our team as part of our commitment to promote the use of location intelligence in every organisation, and every industry,” Mr CS Tan, CEO of Esri Malaysia said.

“An estimated 80% of data is location-related; whether it’s data on transactions, operations or customers. For that reason, location has become a vital factor in decision-making and in turn, GIS technology has become necessary for better decision making, innovation and risk mitigation,” he said.

“With Directions LIVE, attendees can expect to see more innovative ways of streamlining business processes which doesn’t require them to write a single line of code. We’ve got an action-packed agenda prepared and we really look forward to sharing it with our audience.”

Registration is currently open, but spaces are filling up fast. As such, interested parties are encouraged to make the most of this FREE event by confirming their attendance as soon as possible. 

To register at your preferred location, please visit the Directions LIVE page: http://esrimalaysia.com.my/directions-live   

SOURCE : Esri Malaysia 

FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:
Name : Esri Malaysia
Tel : 03 7629 5518

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ONLINE ORDER PLACEMENT NOW AVAILABLE FOR OEM (ODM) PRODUCTS WITH 25 KINDS OF NATURAL JAPANESE WATER

TOKYO, April 11 (Bernama) -- 

Hoshi Corporation, a cosmetic, quasi-drug and health food supplement product manufacturer headquartered in Japan, is now ready to receive through a new website online orders for 25 kinds of natural Japanese water containing ingredients originating from the ocean, "onsen" (hot spring), fruit, plants and natural minerals. Our prized safe and high-quality products have led to the sales of over 20,000 products all over the world. (Image: http://prw.kyodonews.jp/prwfile/release/M104323/201704060691/_prw_PI1fl_RWk2TI5b.jpg) Website: http://hoshicorp.jp/business/water/ Devices available for access: PCs, mobile phones Function of water in cosmetic products In general, over 95% of cosmetic lotion (toner) is water. Therefore, it can be said that water is closely related to the effects of skin care products more than active ingredients. It is important to care your skin not only from inside the body by drinking, but also from outside. Japan is surrounded by seas on all sides, with forested foothills occupying over 80% of its land. We have plenty of water sources benefiting from nature and most of those have been approved as cosmetic ingredients. Those water ingredients enjoy a high reputation and gain support from our customers. By reconsidering "water" as an essential active ingredient, we offer products guaranteeing high levels of quality in addition to customer satisfaction. Our water can embody the company's brand concept and generate additional product value. We offer this unique water as a cosmetic ingredient and also can combine it in line with your OEM formulation. Introduction and recommendations (1) Shimane Izumo Onsen Water Surrounded by clear streams and beautiful landscapes, the Izumo hot spring site is widely known as a medicated bath from 1,200 years ago. From its efficacy, it is often called "beauty's hot water" because of its thorough penetration into the skin. (2) Mandarin Orange (Unshu-Mikan) Water Derived from mandarin oranges produced in Ehime prefecture: Mild temperatures all year around make Ehime a great production area of mandarin oranges. Ehime faces the Seto Island Sea and its beautiful landscape and calm climate make people call "the Aegean Sean in Japan." Mandarin oranges picked manually are very fresh and their natural sweetness and deliciousness are quite distinguishing. (3) Hokkaido Shiretoko Rausu Deep Seawater The Shiretoko Peninsula is located in the north of Hokkaido and has entered a list of World Natural Heritage sites. Rausu faces the Sea of Okhotsk and it is known as the world's southernmost place where drift ice can be observed. http://mrem.bernama.com/viewsm.php?idm=28887

CELLULAR BIOMEDICINE GROUP (CBMG) AND GE HEALTHCARE LIFE SCIENCES CHINA ANNOUNCE STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP TO ESTABLISH JOINT TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY TO DEVELOP CONTROL PROCESSES FOR THE MANUFACTURE OF CAR-T AND STEM CELL THERAPIES

SHANGHAI, China and CUPERTINO, Calif., April 11 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cellular Biomedicine Group Inc. (NASDAQ:CBMG) (CBMG or the Company), a leading clinical-stage biopharmaceutical firm engaged in the development of immunotherapies for cancer and stem cell therapies for degenerative diseases and GE Healthcare Life Sciences China, today announced that they have established a strategic research collaboration to co-develop certain high-quality industrial control processes in Chimeric Antigen Receptor T-cell (CAR-T) and stem cell manufacturing. In connection with the collaboration, a joint laboratory within CBMG's new Shanghai Zhangjiang GMP-facility will be established and dedicated to the joint research and development of a functionally integrated and automated immunotherapy cell preparation system.

A photo accompanying this announcement is available at http://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/ab5bc905-b526-4e86-98bd-c96e306b5796

CBMG and GE Healthcare Life Sciences China plan to develop state-of-the-art automated CAR-T and stem cell manufacturing capabilities that build upon the accreditation of CBMG's GMP facilities in Shanghai, Wuxi and Beijing. The co-development activity will aim to standardize the delivery of cell manufacturing to potentially improve throughput, alleviate cost burdens and to minimize variability in cell production, which may increase the availability of engineered cells upon commercialization.

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NORSK TITANIUM TO DELIVER THE WORLD'S FIRST FAA-APPROVED, 3D-PRINTED, STRUCTURAL TITANIUM COMPONENTS TO BOEING

Boeing 787 Dreamliner will be First Commercial Airplane to Fly with Certified Additive-Manufactured Titanium Parts in Structural Applications
 

OSLO, Norway, April 11 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Norsk Titanium AS, the world’s pioneering supplier of additive-manufactured, structural titanium components today announced it has received a production purchase order for 3D-printed structural titanium components from Boeing (NYSE: BA) that are being produced by Norsk’s proprietary Rapid Plasma Deposition™ (RPD™) process.

“We are proud to take this historical step with a great aerospace innovator like Boeing,” said Norsk Titanium President & Chief Executive Officer Warren M. Boley, Jr. “The Norsk Titanium team will continue to expand the portfolio of components supplied to Boeing meeting stringent certification requirements. It is an honor to earn FAA approval for these structural parts.”

Boeing designed the components and collaborated closely with Norsk Titanium throughout the development process. To certify these initial structural components on the Dreamliner, Boeing and Norsk Titanium undertook a rigorous testing program with FAA certification deliverables completed in February 2017. Norsk Titanium, with their wire-based RPD™ process, is the first supplier for Boeing’s high deposition rate material specification.

“From the outset, the 787 has been the hallmark of innovation and efficiency,” said John Byrne, vice president, Airplane Materials and Structures, Supplier Management, Boeing Commercial Airplanes. “We are always looking at the latest technologies to drive cost reduction, performance and value to our customers and Norsk Titanium’s RPD™ capability fits the bill in a new and creative way.”

The Dreamliner RPD™ components will be on display at the International Paris Airshow, Le Bourget June 19-25, 2017 at Norsk Titanium’s booth in Hall 1, Space H299, along with a full-scale mock-up of the company’s patented MERKE IV™ Rapid Plasma Deposition™ machine that produced the pioneering structural parts.

About Norsk Titanium AS

Norsk Titanium AS is the world’s pioneering supplier of aerospace-grade, additive manufactured, structural titanium components. The company is distinguished in the aviation industry by its patented Rapid Plasma Deposition™ (RPD™) process that transforms titanium wire into complex components suitable for structural and safety-critical applications. Norsk Titanium is a tier-1 supplier to Boeing and is committed to cost-reducing aerostructures and jet engines for the world’s premier aerospace manufacturers. RPD™ is the world’s first FAA-approved, 3D-printed, structural titanium, delivering substantial lead-time and cost savings for aerospace, defense, and commercial customers. www.norsktitanium.com
 

Contacts

Norsk Titanium AS
Chip Yates, +1 949-735-9463
VP of Marketing
media@norsktitanium.com

 

Source: Norsk Titanium AS

 

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HEALTHY GENERATION WITHOUT DRUGS - ANTI DRUGS WEEK BY MINISTRY OF HEALTH AT SOLACE SABAH

KOTA KINABALU, April 10 (Bernama) --The Sabah State Health Department (JKNS) in partnership with Sabah Education Department (JPNS) held a State Anti-Drugs Week based on the theme of “Healthy Generation without Drugs”. ‘Anti-Drugs Week’ is one of the annual activities of the State Health Department, which aims to deliver a variety of information on drug abuse and their effects on the public, especially to education and government employees.
 
The JKNS objective is to increase knowledge and awareness, enable self-assertion and the ability to say, “no”, to drug use and creating a work environment that is safe and healthy. Together, they visited Solace Sabah to gain more insight into the various addiction treatment approaches provided here at the private addiction treatment centre. Datuk Dr. Christina Rundi, the Director of the Sabah State Health Department, was the chief guest of the event.
 
Her visit was accompanied by 59 other delegates including the Deputy Director of Health (Medical Division), Dr. William Gotulis, the Deputy Director of Health (Dental Division), Dr. Misliah Ahmad as well as the Deputy Director of Health (Division of Food Safety & Quality) Pn. Norlida Hj. Mohd Darus. Also in attendance was Albert Tian, Assistant Director of the National Anti-Drug Agency (AADK).
 
Dr. Prem Kumar Shanmugam, the CEO of Solace Sabah welcomed all attendees and presented insights into the types of addictions that people have and the most effective types of treatment Solace Sabah provides for people seeking recovery. He held a Q&A session on Addiction Treatment, which has been successfully implemented at the private facility in Kota Kinabalu since 2014.
 
Solace’s private addiction treatment and retreat centre is a premier institute driven by world class clinicians, who provide excellent clinical practices and evidence driven methods for treating clients with addictions commonly to drugs, alcohol, gambling and eating disorders.
 
Source : The Solace Sabah Retreat Sdn Bhd

FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:
Name: Julianne Wing
Assistant Marketing Manager
Tel : +6088 276 801
Email : julianne@solacesabah.com
Web : www.solacesabah.com

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MITSUI CHEMICALS; STARTUP OF ELECTROLYTE SOLUTION PRODUCTION FACILITIES AT NAGOYA WORKS

-Bolstering mobility business to capture share in Japan’s eco-friendly car market-
 

TOKYO, April 10 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Mitsui Chemicals, Inc. (Tokyo: 4183; President & CEO: Tsutomu Tannowa; “Mitsui Chemicals”) has announced the startup of its electrolyte solution production facilities, which have been built at Nagoya Works to accommodate growing domestic demand for lithium-ion battery-use electrolyte solution.

[Outline of electrolyte solution production facilities]
1. Location		Nagoya Works, Mitsui Chemicals (1, Tangodori 2-chome, Minami-ku, Nagoya, Aichi)
2. Production capacity		5,000 tons/year
3. Startup		April 2017

Demand for lithium-ion batteries has expanded in line with growth of laptop, smartphone, and tablet device markets. In the future, eco-friendly hybrid and electric vehicles are expected to become widespread in East Asia including China, and in Japan as well, growth in the electrolyte solution market is forecasted especially for vehicles.

Mitsui Chemicals owns electrolyte solution production facilities at Formosa Mitsui Advanced Chemicals Co., Ltd. (“FMAC”) in China, a joint venture between Mitsui Chemicals and Formosa Plastics Corporation (Taiwan: 1301; Chairman & President: Jason Lin; “Formosa Plastics”) to respond to rising domestic demand for lithium-ion battery-use electrolyte solution. Domestically, it has developed an electrolyte solution business in the form of contract production. With the startup of new facilities at Nagoya Works, Mitsui Chemicals intends to actively promote domestic business expansion and gradually move away from its existing contract production toward production at the new facilities.

Mitsui Chemicals is also advancing the expansion of its electrolyte solution production facilities at FMAC for startup in November 2017, to enhance the production and supply systems in preparation for further market expansion.

Mitsui Chemicals has positioned the mobility domain as one of its key growth drivers. Among other products, development of the lithium-ion battery-use electrolyte solution is gathering momentum in this domain. Mitsui Chemicals will put in place a system to produce and distribute high quality electrolyte solution, taking advantage of its many years of technical expertise. In doing so, it will continue to strengthen and expand its electrolyte solution business with a focus on the mobility domain.

Reference [Profile of FMAC]
1. Name		Formosa Mitsui Advanced Chemicals Co., Ltd.
2.Establishment		August 2013
3. Capital		US$ 8.2 million
4. Equity ratio		Mitsui Chemicals 50%, Formosa Plastics 50%
5. Location		FPC industrial complex in Ningbo, China
6. Business		Manufacture, sales and research for electrolyte solution in China
7. Capacity		Current: 1,500 tons/year After expansion: 5,000 tons/year (startup scheduled for November 2017)

Contacts

Mitsui Chemicals, Inc.
Takashi Kawamoto, +81-3-6253-2100
Corporate Communications Division

 

Source: Mitsui Chemicals, Inc.

 

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