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TANAKA Contributes to Venture Capital Fund “DMC No. 1 Investment Limited Partnership” Aiming to Establish a Medical Venture Ecosystem in Japan

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TOKYO, Dec 20, 2022 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - TANAKA Kikinzoku Kogyo K.K. (Head office: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director & CEO: Koichiro Tanaka), which operates the TANAKA Precious Metals manufacturing business, announced today that it has made an equity contribution to the medical venture capital fund Diamond Medino Capital (DMC) No. 1 Investment Limited Partnership founded in Japan by Professor Terumitsu Hasebe (Professor, Faculty of Medicine, School of Medicine, Tokai University; Visiting Professor, Keio University School of Medicine; Visiting Professor, Massachusetts Institute of Technology/Harvard Medical School; medical doctor, PhD in Medicine, and PhD in Engineering). This is Japan's first medical venture capital fund established with an active medical professor serving as its representative. Through this equity contribution, TANAKA Kikinzoku Kogyo will contribute toward technological development in Japan's domestic medical and healthcare industry.Background and ObjectivesTANAKA Kikinzoku Kogyo decided to undertake this equity contribution as the company supports the fund's principle of establishing a medical venture ecosystem originating from Japan....

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Eisai and Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis Enter Into Comprehensive Research Collaboration Agreement Aiming to Create New Therapies for Neurodegenerative Diseases

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TOKYO, Dec 15, 2022 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Eisai Co., Ltd. announced today that Eisai and Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have entered into a comprehensive research collaboration agreement aiming to create potential novel treatments for neurodegenerative disorders, including Alzheimer's disease (AD) and Parkinson's disease (PD).Washington University is world leading in research on prevention, diagnosis, biomarkers and treatment of neurodegenerative diseases. The two organizations have been collaborating in AD research. The Phase II/III Tau NexGen Study conducted by the Dominantly Inherited Alzheimer Network Trials Unit (DIAN-TU), led by the University's School of Medicine, is exploring the safety, tolerability, biomarkers and cognitive efficacy of Eisai's anti-MTBR (microtubule binding region) tau antibody E2814 for the treatment of dominantly inherited Alzheimer's disease (DIAD). In this study, the anti-amyloid beta (Aβ) protofibril antibody lecanemab (generic name, development code: BAN2401) was selected as the background anti-amyloid agent.The collaboration strategically combines Washington University scientists" expertise in the fund...

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Thousands of educators, policymakers & technology leaders assemble to discuss the future of education in Thailand

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BANGKOK, Aug 25, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - On 14-15 September 2022, EDUtech Thailand (www.terrapinn.com/virtual/edutech-thailand/index.stm) will once again bring together the entire education ecosystem in Thailand to discuss new strategies, pedagogies, and innovations to bring inspiration in education to all. Over the two days, over 100 expert speakers (www.terrapinn.com/virtual/edutech-thailand/speakers.stm) from K-12 Schools and higher education institutions across Thailand will be addressing key themes such as Digital Leadership, Hybrid Learning, and Next-Gen Tools and Pedagogy in both English and Thai. Headlining the festival agenda is Chayaporn Wattanasiri, President of Mae Fah Lung University. She'll be sharing higher education's move into the digital age, especially in the area of assessments. Additional featured speakers at EDUtech Thailand include: - Prof Banchong Mahaisavariya, President, Mahidol University - Assoc. Prof Jirapon Sunkpho, Vice President of Information Technology, Graduate Program in IT Policy and Management, Thammasat University - Dr. Vinutthaput Phophet, Principal, Pakkred Secondary School - Asst. Prof. Anucha Somabut, Acting Director, Lea...

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Lifewire and The Harbour School Join Hands for the “e.a.r.t.h. Project”

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HONG KONG, Jun 15, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Lifewire and The Harbour School join hands to honour Hong Kong's cultural history with the 'e.a.r.t.h. Project', breathing new life to the century-old Tai Tam Tuk Raw Water Pumping Station Staff Quarters Compound monuments. The site will be re-imagined as an early years campus for The Harbour School (THS), a K to Grade 12 international school well known for its world-class marine science program and inclusive ethos. Named the Earth Campus, it will provide approximately 150 places for children aged 3-8 (from PN - K3 initially). With its proximity to the Tai Tam Waterworks Heritage Trail featuring Hong Kong's rich waterworks, architectural and engineering history, the Earth Campus will also serve as an open space for education, leisure and cultural activities for the public, including guided tours, nature-related activities, wellbeing programmes, arts and music events. A Water Gallery displaying the history of the water supply in Hong Kong and the historical significance of the monuments, a new Annex with a viewing platform at the roof to allow the public to appreciate the front facade of the Pumping Station, the waterfront...

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Gemilang International Limited secures contract to deliver 140 units of fully-electric school buses to USA in 2022

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JOHOR, MALAYSIA, Jan 6, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Gemilang International Limited ("GML") - an Asia-leading bus and bus body manufacturer, is expected to deliver 140 units of fully-electric school buses to California, USA in 2022, as it continues to drive its mission to promote the adoption of environmentally-friendly solutions for buses and bus bodies.Based in Johor, GML has designed and manufactured bus bodies, and assembled buses for over 30 years. Its notable projects recently include the Iskandar Malaysia Bus Rapid Transit (IMBRT), Sarawak's 1st electric city bus for Kuching Metro, and an electric bus pilot project by the Sabah government for public transport.GML has also been supplying aluminium buses for Go KL, Rapid KL, Rapid Penang and MRT feeder buses for the last 13 years.The Hong Kong listed company (Stock Code: 6163.HK) said it has been supplying EV buses to the USA since 2016, while the market was still predominantly using fossil fuel powered vehicles."In fact, GML has been supplying bus bodies for various EV makers such as BYD and CRRC to several markets including Malaysia, Singapore, Australia since 2015, and we expect more countries to catch up with ...

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Primary 6 pupil tested positive for Covid-19 minutes before her PSLE paper

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SINGAPORE - Primary 6 pupil Jennifer Muturaman was sent home after a positive Covid-19 antigen rapid test just minutes before she was about to sit the Primary School Leaving Examination (PSLE) in October. The Damai Primary School pupil, who was about to take the Malay language paper, took the Covid-19 test in school that morning as she had come into contact with a classmate who had the virus. "I was shocked when I saw that I had Covid-19," said Jennifer. "I felt unhappy because I didn't get to go for my mother tongue language and science papers." The science paper was the next day. After testing positive, her parents took her to a doctor and her polymerase chain reaction test that evening confirmed she had the virus. Jennifer, 12, was put on home recovery for three weeks and had to isolate herself from her parents. She is an only child. She said: "I had my double dose of the vaccine already so I was very hopeful that I could recover faster." But she was worried about spreading the virus to her parents, who are both fully vaccinated and in their 50s. Her father is a housekeeper and her mother, a kitchen helper. "They're very old now, and it could be worse for them (if they get Covid...

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Tackling inequality is not easy, but Singapore knuckles down to ensure no child is left behind

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SINGAPORE - It was only last year that Marsiling Primary School pupil Nur Syazliana Muhammad Zamri began to turn up at school more frequently. Prior to that, the Primary 5 girl sometimes bunked school while her mother was busy taking care of her younger siblings at home. Please subscribe or log in to continue reading the full article. Get unlimited access to all stories at $0.99/month Latest headlines and exclusive stories In-depth analyses and award-winning multimedia content Get access to all with our no-contract promotional package at only $0.99/month for the first 3 months* Subscribe now *Terms and conditions apply.

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Dusit International partners leading culinary institutes to develop The Food School, Thailand’s First International Multi Brand Culinary School

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BANGKOK, Oct 30, 2021 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Dusit International, one of Thailand's leading hotel and property development companies, is set to expand its hospitality education business in the kingdom with 'The Food School', a unique joint venture offering experiential training in Italian, Japanese and Thai cuisines, plus exclusive business incubation services for food and beverage startups, in a state-of-the-art facility in central Bangkok.The Food School - A Winning Partnership: Equity partners in the THB 336 million development include Dusit International, Glowfish Co-Working Space, Allied Metals (Thailand) Co Ltd, La Scuola Internazionale di Cucina Italiana (ALMA). (Photos: Dusit Thani) Set to open in Q1 2022, The Food School will bring together three globally recognised institutions, including Dusit's own Dusit Thani College, Japan's renowned Tsuji Culinary Institute, and La Scuola Internazionale di Cucina Italiana (ALMA), the world's leading education and training centre for Italian cuisine. Each will offer long-course modules in Thai cuisine, Japanese cuisine, and Italian cuisine and bakery, respectively.Designed to provide an innovative, progressive and experi...

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Dusit International partners with leading educational and culinary institutes to develop Thailand’s first academy of gastronomy with business incubation facilities – ‘The Food School’

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BANGKOK, Oct 28, 2021 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Dusit International, one of Thailand's leading hotel and property development companies, is set to expand its hospitality education business in the kingdom with a unique joint venture offering experiential training in Italian, Japanese, and Thai cuisines - plus exclusive incubation services for food and beverage startups - in a state-of-the-art facility in Bangkok.A winning partnership: Equity partners in the THB 336 million development include Dusit International; Glowfish Co-Working Space; Allied Metals; and La Scuola Internazionale di Cucina Italiana (ALMA). Called The Food School, the project occupies 3,200 sq m of thoughtfully designed space set over three floors at the new Creative & Startup Village in the city's Sam Yan district, just a five-minute walk from Sam Yan MRT underground station.Equity partners in the THB 336 million development include Dusit International; Glowfish Co-Working Space (under privately owned real estate investment company, Heritage Estates Co., Ltd.); Allied Metals, one of Asia's leading suppliers of professional kitchens and kitchen infrastructure; and La Scuola Internazionale di Cucina ...

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Why it pays to invest in a place near a popular school

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Properties near popular schools are highly sought after by both investors and parents. Many parents go to great lengths to secure a place in good schools by renting or paying top dollar for a nearby property. They believe that their chances of getting their children in the school of their choice will go up significantly by moving closer to these schools. Please subscribe or log in to continue reading the full article. Get unlimited access to all stories at $0.99/month Latest headlines and exclusive stories In-depth analyses and award-winning multimedia content Get access to all with our no-contract promotional package at only $0.99/month for the first 3 months* Subscribe now *Terms and conditions apply.

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PR and foreign students in govt-funded schools to pay higher school fees in 2022 and 2023

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SINGAPORE - Non-Singaporean students enrolled in government-funded schools will need to pay higher fees from next year. Monthly school fees will go up in 2022 and 2023 by between $25 and $60 for permanent residents (PR), the Ministry of Education (MOE) said on Thursday (Oct 21). International students will pay between $25 and $150 more, depending on educational level, said MOE The changes will kick on from January in both years. MOE said the fee hike is part of a regular review of school fees, and the information is to help parents with their planning. For primary school students, fees for PRs will rise from $205 a month this year to $230 a month next year, and then to $255 a month in 2023. If they are international students from Asean countries, fees are set to rise from the current $465 a month to $490 in 2022, and $515 in 2023. If they are from countries outside Asean, fees will rise from $775 a month to $825 in 2022 and $875 in 2023. PRs in secondary schools now pay about $380 a month but will pay $440 a month next year, and $500 a month in 2023. Foreign secondary school students from Asean countries now pay $780 but will pay $840 in 2022, and $900 in 2023. Those from outside A...