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LUI Che Woo Prize donates RMB 250 million to support the development of Shanghai Jiao Tong University Zhangjiang Science Park, The new campus is named Lui Che Woo Science Park

HONG KONG, Dec 20, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Dr Lui Che-woo, Chairman of K. Wah Group (the "Group") and the founder of LUI Che Woo Prize - Prize for World Civilization ("LUI Che Woo Prize"), has donated RMB 250 million through the LUI Che Woo Prize to support the development of Shanghai Jiao Tong University ("SJTU") Zhangjiang Science Park and contribute to national science and technology development. To thank Dr Lui for his generous donation, the new campus will be named Lui Che Woo Science Park. The agreement signing ceremony was held in Hong Kong today, guests including HKSAR Chief Executive John Lee who gave a video speech; former Chief Executive Carrie Lam, Executive Director of K. Wah International Holdings Limited ("KWIH") Alexander Lui, Executive Director of KWIH and member of board of trustees of SJTU Paddy Lui, Secretary of the CPC SJTU Committee Yang Zhen Bin; and Vice President of SJTU Zhang An Sheng. Professor Lin Zhong Qin, President of SJTU, and other university leaders participated in the ceremony via webcast. After the ceremony, Professor Ding Kui Ling, Executive Vice President of SJTU, Academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and Dean of the ...

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Polymer protection for vaccines and drugs

TSUKUBA, Japan, Dec 9, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - A biocompatible polymer could help deliver vaccines and drugs with reduced risk of the rare dangerous adverse reaction called anaphylaxis. Researchers at the National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST) in Japan have developed the polymer and performed preliminary tests, which they report in the journal Science and Technology of Advanced Materials.A liposome (left) containing a vaccine is commonly coated with polyethylene glycol (PEG) but it can trigger an allergic reaction to some recipients. A newly developed lipid (right) could serve as a safer, alternative liposome-coating while retaining the vaccine longer in the body.Until now, the polymer of choice for encasing and delivering vaccines has been poly(ethylene glycol) (PEG). This synthetic, flexible, water-soluble material has been used to surround some COVID-19 vaccines carried within the tiny spherical packages known as liposomes.Unfortunately, some recipients have suffered an anaphylactic reaction to PEG, in which the immune system mounts an allergic response to the foreign material. Symptoms of anaphylaxis range from minor skin irrit...

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Revealing crystal structures robotically

TSUKUBA, Japan, Dec 2, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Researchers at the National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS) in Japan have automated a complex and labour-intensive process for analysing the results of X-ray diffraction studies, which are used to determine the structure of crystalline materials. The team described the development and application of their technique in the journal Science and Technology of Advanced Materials: Methods.By combining machine learning with robotic process automation, researchers automated a mathematical procedure that determines the structure of crystalline materials. (Credit: ktsdesign/123rf)X-rays fired at a crystal interact with the geometric arrangement of its particles and are diffracted in many directions in a complex pattern of rays that depends on the crystal's precise structure. Experts analyse the pattern and intensity of the diffracted X-rays to determine the crystal's internal arrangement. This is a powerful and widely used process for revealing the three-dimensional atomic structure of new materials.A well-established mathematical procedure, called Rietveld analysis, is used for interpreting X-ray diffraction data, but i...

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Fujitsu Spain receives 9th award of the “Fundación Consejo España-Japón” (Spain-Japan Foundation)

TOKYO, Oct 5, 2022 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Fujitsu today announced that its Spanish subsidiary, Fujitsu Spain, was awarded the 9th award of the Fundación Consejo España-Japón (Spain-Japan Foundation, hereinafter FCEJ)(1) in recognition of its energetic business development and strong commitment to Spanish society and its continuous efforts in promoting the country's digitalization.Fujitsu Spain, which was established in 1973, will celebrate the 50th anniversary of its foundation in 2023.As a DX company, Fujitsu Spain will continue to strengthen its cooperation with the country to promote businesses focused on solving societal issues.Josep Piqué, President of the FCEJ comments:"Fujitsu Spain will celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2023, and has become one of the Japanese companies that has contributed the most to Spain over the years. Fujitsu is a global leader in providing the necessary know-how in digital transformation to advanced economies. I would like to express my sincere congratulations on Fujitsu's energetic business development and contribution to society."About the FCEJ AwardSince 2011, the FCEJ presents annual awards to ind...

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Malaysian Genomics, Rinani Genotec Sign LOI with Universiti Malaysia Sabah

PETALING JAYA, Malaysia, Sep 21, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Leading genomics and biopharmaceutical specialist Malaysian Genomics Resource Centre Berhad (Bursa: MGRC, 0155) is pleased to report that the Group has signed a letter of intent (LOI) with the Faculty of Science and Natural Resources, Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) and Rinani Genotec Sdn Bhd (Genotec) to collaborate on research and development (R&D) in genetics, and regenerative and alternative medicines.Chairman of Malaysian Genomics, Datuk Seri Dr. Chen Chaw MinUnder the LOI, MGRC, which owns a high-throughput sequencing lab, advanced microarray facility, and new state-of-the-art cell processing lab, as well as Genotec, which specializes in biomedical treatments using stem cells, will assist in strengthening the teaching and research activities of the undergraduate programme at UMS' Faculty of Science and Natural Resources.This cooperation will enable the exchange of research resources and ideas to enhance the quality of research at UMS, as well as create opportunities for students from the Faculty of Science and Natural Resources to serve their internship period at MGRC or Genotec.Chairman of Malaysi...

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SinoMab Received the Highest Subsidy from HKSTP

HONG KONG, Jul 8, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - SinoMab BioScience Limited ("SinoMab" or the "Company", together with its subsidiaries, the "Group", stock code: 3681.HK), a Hong Kong-listed biopharmaceutical company dedicated to the research, development, manufacturing and commercialization of innovative therapeutics for the treatment of immunological diseases, primarily mAb-based biologics, is pleased to announce that, the Company has received HK$8 million subsidy from the Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation ("HKSTP"), which is the highest subsidy amount in the Clinical Translational Catalyst (CTC) program of HKSTP.CTC program is offered by HKSTP Institute for Translational Research (ITR), the overarching aim is to provide a platform to transform Hong Kong and Greater Bay Area to become the go-to destination for translational medicine in the region. Under this program, funding support will be provided to biomedical companies of HKSTP to bring innovative, life-changing therapies and technologies to patients.SinoMab stood out from many biopharmaceutical companies in the CTC program and was granted the highest subsidy amount, embodying the recognition by th...

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Fujitsu Commits to the UK’s Science and Technology Superpower Potential

TOKYO, Jun 15, 2022 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Forty years since Fujitsu began its presence in the UK, the company has committed to a major program of investment to establish the UK in a key position in its global innovation network. Fujitsu is determined to bring further innovation to the UK and will see the creation of over 200 high skilled jobs over the next year. This will add to the great bridge of innovation connecting the UK and Japan, which the UK Minister for Investment, Lord Grimstone described in his speech at Lancaster House (14.06.2022) when announcing this investment.During London Tech Week Fujitsu is setting out the first phase of this investment with an initial EUR22 million to establish its Center for Cognitive and Advanced Technologies (C-CAT), with the first projects already underway in the North West of England. The C-CAT's foundation is an important milestone in Fujitsu's global technology innovation strategy. The Center will import emerging technology from Japan, serve as a catalyst for cross-sectoral innovation and wider Fujitsu transformation, focused on the commercialization of research and partner collaboration. It will form a foundation to direc...

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A new age of 2.5D materials

TSUKUBA, Japan, May 6, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Scientists are exploring new ways to artificially stack two-dimensional (2D) materials, introducing so-called 2.5D materials with unique physical properties. Researchers in Japan reviewed the latest advances and applications of 2.5D materials in the journal Science and Technology of Advanced Materials.By stacking layers of different 2D materials, it is now possible to create 2.5D materials with unique physical properties that can be used in solar cells, quantum devices and devices with very low energy consumption. (Credit: STAM)"The 0.5D concept symbolizes freedom from the composition, materials, angles and space typically used in 2D materials research," explains nanomaterials scientist and lead author Hiroki Ago of Kyushu University in Japan.2D materials, like graphene, consist of a single layer of atoms and are used in applications like flexible touch panels, integrated circuits and sensors.Recently, new methods have been introduced to make it possible to artificially stack 2D materials vertically, in-plane or at twisted angles regardless of their compositions and structures. This is thanks to the ability to control...

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Verofax partners Twin Science and LikeToBe to Sponsor Antarctic Research on Sustainability

LONDON, Jan 31, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Verofax, a Smart serialization and traceability solution provider, has joined forces with children's STEM app Twin Science and LikeToBe in sponsoring a scientific expedition to Antarctica to research the effects of microplastics on life, the environment and the melting of ice caps. Verofax, Twin & LikeToBe sponsored an expedition to Antarctica in December. Led by Antony Jinman, the team spent 2 months gathering data on microplastics and the effect on environment and wildlife, while talking to children via the Twin Science app.The aim of the expedition is encouraging children to act responsibly through education, with responsible consumption in line with the UNSDG #12, and through Gamification, turning children into advocates of sustainability for influencing older generations.Verofax, Twin Science and LikeToBe share the common aim of providing "Tech for humanity", and partnered in support of the scientific expedition to Antarctica. Polar Explorer Antony Jinman, the twelfth Briton to have skied to the geographic North Pole and skied solo to the geographic South Pole, led the expedition in December 2021, and spent 2 months...

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CITIC Telecom CPC’s Data Science and Innovation Team Wins the Championship of “Material Demand Forecast” Award in the 5th China Industrial Internet Data Innovation and Application Contest

HONG KONG, Jan 17, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - CITIC Telecom International CPC Limited (CITIC Telecom CPC), a wholly-owned subsidiary of CITIC Telecom International Holdings Limited (SEHK: 1883), is honored to announce that its data science and innovation team has won the championship of "Material Demand Forecast" award in the 5th China Industrial Internet Data Innovation and Application Contest. The contest was jointly organized by The China Academy of Information and Communications Technology (CAICT) and People's Government of Baoan District, and was strongly supported by Alliance of Industrial Internet and Shenzhen Industrial and Information Technology Bureau.Mr. Don Feng, Chief data algorithm expert of China Entercom, received the championship of "Material Demand Forecast"2021 was a bountiful year for CITIC Telecom CPC where its data science and innovation team has achieved new heights. CITIC Telecom CPC attained the highest honor and won the championship in the "Classification of Malware Families based on Artificial Intelligence" in the CCF Big Data & Computing Intelligence Contest (CCF BDCI) organized by the China Computer Federation. The latest award is the...

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Two leaders in SingHealth and A*Star receive S’pore’s top scientific honour

SINGAPORE - Two scientific "architects" who helped to mould and advance the research landscape in their respective institutions received medals under the 2021 President's Science and Technology Awards. Professor Ivy Ng, SingHealth's group chief executive since 2012, has played a key role in transforming the nation's largest healthcare cluster into an academic medical centre - a network that aims to excel in patient care while delving into a trove of research to uncover new insights in medicine. Sir Peter Gluckman from the Agency for Science, Technology and Research's (A*Star) Singapore Institute for Clinical Sciences was the mind behind the development of long-term studies that investigated how pregnancy and early childhood shape the health of mother and child. They received the prestigious President's Science and Technology Medal from President Halimah Yacob at the Istana on Friday (Dec 10). Prof Ng, 63, orchestrated the formation of the SingHealth Duke-National Univerity of Singapore Academic Medical Centre in 2014 so that clinicians and researchers could find better ways to predict and prevent diseases, advance diagnostic capabilities, and improve clinical outcomes and patient e...

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Singapore’s ‘batman’ receives top science award for research in Sars and Covid-19

SINGAPORE - A "batman" who helped trace the severe acute respiratory syndrome (Sars) back to bats and is now involved in the Covid-19 fight has bagged the President's Science Award. Professor Wang Linfa, a top zoonotic disease expert who studies bat-borne diseases, is a faculty member at Duke-NUS Medical School's emerging infectious diseases programme. The award is part of the annual President's Science and Technology Awards (PSTA) given to scientists whose work has led to significant scientific, technological or economic benefits for the country. The other awards under the PSTA are the President's Science and Technology Medal - the nation's top scientific honour - and the President's Technology Award. Five researchers received this year's PSTA that were given out on Friday (Dec 10) at the Istana. Soon after the 2003 Sars outbreak, Prof Wang, 61, led an international team of experts who traced the Sars-CoV-1 virus that caused the disease to bats. For a couple of decades now, Prof Wang has been figuring out how the elusive winged mammals can carry a pool of deadly viruses without falling ill. Two patents and a new class of anti-inflammatory drugs that is under development have emerg...

Chance to get star-struck by Chilean astronomers at Science Centre event

SINGAPORE - The study of astronomy and life beyond Earth often takes place in extreme and remote regions, such as the Atacama desert in Chile. Spanning 105,000 sq km, about 140 times the size of Singapore, the Atacama desert is home to 70 per cent of the world's astronomical research, as well as major observatories such as the Atacama Large Millimeter Array, which consists of 66 radio telescopes constructed on a plateau 5km above sea level. What makes this dry and arid desert such an ideal location for astronomical research are the low humidity, the almost non-existent cloud cover, and its distance away from large cities which cause light pollution and radio interference. These, and other aspects of the Chilean astronomy community, will be shared during a four-day seminar titled "Chilean Astronomy: A Window to the Universe". The seminar is a collaboration between the Embassy of Chile and the Science Centre Singapore and runs from Monday (Nov 8) to Thursday. On the programme are a series of panel talks, film screenings and presentations by speakers from the Chilean astronomy community. The aim: to increase interest and awareness of astronomy among students and other young people. Ch...

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Monsoon Blockchain Corporation Partners with National Science Foundation (NSF) to Promote the Progress to Science

Palo Alto, CA / SEAPRWire / October 13, 2021 / – Monsoon Blockchain Corporation, an innovative blockchain development company, is proud to announce its strategic partnership with National Science Foundation (NSF) Center for Cloud and Autonomic Computing (CAC) to help the CAC in the research work geared towards the economic development of the nation, as well as, to secure the national defense. Monsoon Blockchain provides a comprehensive suite of blockchain development solutions, including the development of decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols, NFTs, Crypto currency, AI/ML-based platforms. With over a decade of experience in the blockchain field, the team has the right skill-set and understanding of applying the technology to different industries. This partnership also aims at leveraging the knowledge of Monsoon Blockchain Corporation in researching and developing solutions that can address specific underdeveloped areas in the United States of America. Commenting on the collaboration, Dr. Donald G. Basile, Monsoon Blockchain’s CEO stated, “the alignment of our company’s vision with this scientific institution will further allow us to contribute to the creation and acceleration of ...

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ACROMEC’s associated Life Science Incubator launches Co-working Labspace

SINGAPORE, Sep 24, 2021 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - ACROMEC Limited (ACROMEC; SGX: 43F), a specialist engineering services provider, announced that subsidiary ACROMEC Engineers Pte Ltd (ACROMEC Engineers) through joint-venture associate Life Science Incubator Pte Ltd, has launched the first Life Science Incubator co-working laboratory space, with a ceremony on location at the German Centre, International Business Plaza, Singapore.The ceremony was attended by Mr Alvin Tan, Minister of State, Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth and Ministry of Trade & Industry and others from the Economic Development Board, Enterprise Singapore, SGInnovate, A*STAR, NTUitiv and NUS accelerator. Members of Life Science Incubator's current network of some 20 industry partners, including Merck, also attended the event.Serving early-stage bio and pharma start-ups, companies and entrepreneurs in the MedTech, Biotech, Biopharma and FoodTech sectors, Life Science Incubator will provide flexible co-working laboratory spaces for research and development. With access to communal state-of-the-art technologies and facilities, start-ups will be able to fully focus on innovation and talent in scie...

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NEC Utilizes Digital Technologies to Create Healthcare and Life Science Business

TOKYO, Sep 15, 2021 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - NEC Corporation (TSE: 6701) announced today an initiative to create healthcare and life science business that utilizes AI and other digital technologies as part of the "creation of future growth businesses" set forth in the 2025 Mid-term Management Plan. NEC will focus on the three areas of Medical Care, Lifestyle Support, and Life Science, aiming for a business value of 500 billion yen (approximately 4.5 billion USD) in 2030. Three Areas of Focus and Future VisionCurrently, in the field of healthcare, in addition to the spread of new types of coronavirus, the growing number of people with lifestyle-related illnesses, such as certain forms of cancer, is now a common challenge worldwide. NEC has contributed to the efficiency and sophistication of medical services through the provision of reception systems(1) and electronic medical record systems for more than 50 years. Furthermore, NEC began full-scale entry into the drug discovery business in 2019 (2), with the aim of promoting innovative next-generation medical care based on the results of research activities to date. This new initiative aims to accelerate and expand the hea...

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田中贵金属工业:对美国的医疗器械风险基金“Ambix Life Science Fund”进行出资

TOKYO, Sep 8, 2021 - (亚太商讯 via SEAPRWire.com) - 田中控股株式会社旗下从事田中贵金属集团制造事业的田中贵金属工业株式会社(总公司:东京都千代田区、执行总裁:田中 浩一朗)宣布,对美国风险投资公司Ambix Venture Management, LLC(“Ambix Ventures”)管理的医疗器械风险基金“Ambix Life Science Fund I, L.P.,”进行了出资。田中贵金属工业通过此次的出资,不仅对日本国内,也进一步加强了在海外的拓展,并将对安全放心的医疗行业的发展作出贡献。出资的背景和目的田中贵金属工业正面向医疗器械厂商供应贵金属部件材料及参与开发项目,为医疗领域的发展提供协助并作出贡献。而且除此以外,还对多个医疗器械风险基金进行了出资,此次为了比以往对医疗行业的发展作出更大贡献,决定对以医疗器械创新中心地区之一的硅谷为网点开展活动的风险基金Ambix Ventures进行出资。我们希望通过对医疗行业较为著名的创业者Aaron Berez医学博士和Peter N. Townshend先生管理的该基金进行出资,以进一步加强与美国医疗行业的联系,并在医疗领域内有效利用贵金属部件材料,为先端医疗的进步作出贡献。Ambix Ventures的Berez博士对于此次股权出资发表了以下讲话,“随着COVID-19冠状病毒大流行的出现,世界发生了巨大的变化。然而,它也让我们深刻地认识到全球医疗基础设施及挑战的重要性。我们Ambix很高兴能成为面对这个持续性挑战的一份子,对我们而言让医疗更加高效将是我们永远的使命。我们欢迎田中贵金属工业加入到我们团队中来。”对于目前田中贵金属工业在医疗领域内的计划举措田中贵金属工业集团是贵金属专家,拥有的多个产品,例如用于半导体的bonding wire及燃料电池用催化剂等,占全球市场份额都比较大。通过从采购到产品开发、回收的循环型事业,稳定供应作为宝贵资源的贵金属。田中贵金属工业将医疗领域作为在充分发挥贵金属特性的同时,能为社会作出贡献的领域进行持续关注,并开展使用金胶体的体外诊断套组的受托制造,以及面向日本国内外医疗器械厂商提供贵金属部件材料。使用白金及金等的贵金属部件材料多用于球囊导管及导丝栓塞线圈、支架等血管内治疗用装置。白金及金等贵金属除了具有生物相容性之外,与其他金属相比具有比重较大,X射线可透过性较低的特点。因此,利用其具有的优势,可在将球囊导管等医疗器械插入血管内时,通过识别貴金属部分,确认在血管内的位置,同时进行手术。关于Ambix Life Science Fund和Aaron Berez医学博士Ambix Life Science Fund I, L.P.是美国的风险投资公司Ambix Venture Management, LLC管理的医疗器械风...

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Zhong Ji Longevity Science Announces 2021 Interim Results

HONG KONG, Aug 31, 2021 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Zhong Ji Longevity Science Group Limited ("Zhong Ji Longevity Science", together with its subsidiaries, the "Group"; stock code: 0767.HK) is pleased to announce its unaudited interim results for the six months ended 30 June 2021 ("Period under Review").During the Period under Review, the Group has been expediting the development of its longevity science business. In addition to operating and managing it existing businesses of money lending, securities and other investment, financial and investment advisory and property investment, the Group accelerated its business transformation by deploying more resources in its operations through five key divisions, namely, longevity science research, longevity medical testing, longevity biological products, longevity management services and member division. The Group has strived to map out its blueprint in the field of longevity science through a number of mergers and acquisitions as well as establishment of strategic cooperations, and managed to achieve breakthroughs.The Group was principally engaged in the business of money lending, securities and other investments and financial and...

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Submerged sensors to control wearable electronics

TSUKUBA, Japan, Aug 18, 2021 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Flexible and waterproof sensors that could unlock new applications for wearable electronics have been developed by scientists in Korea. Published in the journal Science and Technology of Advanced Materials, the study shows how the pressure sensor can control a phone, to take photos and play music, even when the sensor is fully immersed in water.Scientists in Korea have developed a pressure sensor that can control a cell phone from underwaterThe technology could transform the use of wearable electronics in healthcare, smart textiles and for specific applications including scuba diving equipment, say the study researchers, who are based at Soongsil University in Seoul."Flexible electronics will usher in a whole new world of wearable technologies to monitor our health and lifestyles," says Jooyong Kim, a materials scientist who led the research. "But until now, many of these applications have been held back because the pressure sensors they rely on could not handle being exposed to water. We have changed that."To demonstrate the power of the new technology, the researchers incorporated one of the sensors into a flexible...

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CropLife Asia Highlights how Plant Science is ‘Part of the Solution’ on Biodiversity Day

SINGAPORE, May 21, 2021 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - In concert with the theme for this year's International Day for Biological Development (or Biodiversity Day), We're part of the solution, CropLife Asia and its members are commemorating the day by raising the necessity of a biologically-diverse planet in ensuring our sustainable future and highlighting that plant science industry is increasingly 'part of the solution' in supporting biodiversity.At present, climate change, deforestation and human activity pose the greatest threats to biodiversity. This is particularly concerning as richness in biodiversity is key in supporting agricultural systems and food production. Innovations in plant science offer solutions that can help mitigate a number of these threats to biodiversity."The goals of ensuring food security and strengthening biodiversity are not mutually exclusive, and we can't afford to fail at either," said Dr. Siang Hee Tan, Executive Director of CropLife Asia. "With population continuing to grow in the region and globally, food productivity in Asia has to keep up to ensure an abundant supply of safe and nutritious food. At the same time, the sustainability of our ...