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Eisai: FDA Approves LENVIMA (lenvatinib) Plus KEYTRUDA (pembrolizumab) Combination for Patients With Certain Types of Advanced Endometrial Carcinoma

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TOKYO and KENILWORTH, N.J., Jul 23, 2021 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Eisai Co., Ltd. and Merck & Co., Inc., Kenilworth, N.J., U.S.A. (known as MSD outside the United States and Canada) today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the combination of LENVIMA, the orally available multiple receptor tyrosine kinase inhibitor discovered by Eisai, plus KEYTRUDA, the anti-PD-1 therapy from Merck & Co., Inc., Kenilworth, N.J., U.S.A., for the treatment of patients with advanced endometrial carcinoma that is not microsatellite instability-high (MSI-H) or mismatch repair deficient (dMMR), who have disease progression following prior systemic therapy in any setting and are not candidates for curative surgery or radiation.The approval for this population is based on results from the pivotal Phase 3 Study 309/KEYNOTE-775 trial, in which LENVIMA plus KEYTRUDA demonstrated statistically significant improvements in overall survival (OS), reducing the risk of death by 32% (HR=0.68 [95% CI, 0.56-0.84]; p=0.0001), and progression-free survival (PFS), reducing the risk of disease progression or death by 40% (HR=0.60 [95% CI, 0.50-0.72]; pAdverse reacti...

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Australia’s Star scraps $12 billion merger plan with Crown Resorts

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SYDNEY (REUTERS) - Star Entertainment Group said it has withdrawn its all-stock proposed takeover of larger rival Crown Resorts, valued at A$9 billion (S$9 billion), on Friday (July 23) over worries Crown may lose its licence to run its Melbourne casino. Australia's No.2 casino operator said it still believes in the benefits of a deal, but was worried issues raised at an inquiry looking into Crown's Melbourne casino could impact the embattled company's value. Crown said in a statement it remains willing to engage with Star, and will continue to consider any proposal it receives. An ongoing inquiry was told on Tuesday that Crown should be stripped off its gambling licence for the Melbourne resort, whose casino generates about three quarters of the company's profit, due to insufficient efforts to reform its culture. Star's decision removes a lifeline for Crown which has been trying to convince regulators it can rebuild its culture after an earlier inquiry in February found it allowed money laundering on its premises for years and declared the company unfit to open a just-built casino in Sydney. That inquiry, along with venue closures due to Covid-19 lockdowns, sent Crown's shares low...

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Kristof Schöffling’s Move Digital Sets Sublime Standards for Enterprise Blockchain Advisory

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Mahe, Seychelles / SEAPRWire / July 22, 2021 / - Move Digital is positioning itself to be the premier advisory company for enterprises looking to improve their operations with decentralized ledger technology (DLT). The broad suite of services offered by Move Digital combined with the team's long track record in the industry ranks the company among the leading options in the enterprise blockchain space. Enterprises navigate tough terrain when it comes to independently implementing DLT solutions. They are faced with countless options when it comes to the tech stack and incorrectly choosing components can lead to failed implementations. The optimal tech stack must be chosen for a suitable problem, making the process of an enterprise independently implementing DLT even more difficult. Move Digital specializes in helping enterprises identify key bottlenecks in their operations and choose the right tech stack to address these bottlenecks. Move Digital implementations help enterprises radically improve operations surrounding security, speed, and costs. The close connections built over almost a decade by the Move Digital executive team is one of the factors that raises the enterprise block...

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Habitat for Humanity’s ShelterTech accelerator ends with bold vision for affordable housing

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MANILA, Jul 21, 2021 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - A Global Summit held on July 14 topped off Habitat for Humanity's ShelterTech accelerator in Southeast Asia, the 10 startups pitched their work and progress to date, while investors and ecosystem partners wrapped with a critical reflection on innovation in affordable housing markets today. Launched in 2017 with accelerator programs in Mexico, India and Kenya, ShelterTech has grown into a global platform connecting ideas, products and services in affordable housing, with a special focus on solutions that work in a COVID-19 context. ShelterTech aims to make affordable housing a top impact investment category.Ten SE Asian startups pitched their housing solutions following seven months of support and mentorship by leaders in the technology and impact investment sectors. Hosted by Villgro Philippines & Global Urban Village, 7/14/21. (Habitat.org)Patti Chu, Mana Impact Partners, moderated a plenary on housing and climate change with panelists Dr. Pablo Jorillo from BASE Bahay Foundation, Zahra Zanjani from CUBO Modular and Soe Win Zaw from Pounamu. (Habitat.org)Startups from Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippi...

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Solidarity in River Valley High School incident shows we are fellow S’poreans: Chan Chun Sing in Racial Harmony Day post

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SINGAPORE - In the wake of the alleged murder of a 13-year-old at River Valley High School, several religious groups have come forward to pray with the bereaved and for the well-being of students, said Education Minister Chan Chun Sing on Wednesday (July 21). "These heartfelt gestures of solidarity, transcending race and religion, have brought light in our nation's hour of darkness. They embody the inherent understanding that before all else - we are fellow Singaporeans," he wrote in a Facebook post to mark Racial Harmony Day in the country. Schools, community groups and other politicians also took to the social media platform to commemorate July 21, a date set by the Ministry of Education since 1998 to remind students of the 1964 race riots and importance of racial harmony. The riots resulted in 36 deaths and injuries to 556 people. Mr Chan said the shared, multiracial Singaporean identity was not about the cultures of minorities being subsumed by the culture of the majority. "Neither is it about all of us giving up our own identities," he said. "Instead it is about building a shared and forward-looking identity based on a common set of values, with the foundation steeped in our r...

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Morning Briefing: Top stories from The Straits Times on July 20, 2021

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Good morning! Here are our top stories to kick-start your Tuesday, July 20. River Valley High School death: How the day unfolded Several messages went out on social media as staff and students tried to make sense of what was happening. READ MORE HERE 10 more markets and food centres, 2 KTV clubs linked to Covid-19 cases: MOH Covid-19 self-test kits will be given to those who visited 4 markets in Geylang Serai, Ang Mo Kio and Haig Road. READ MORE HERE Links to KTV cluster, lax mask wearing behind Covid-19 spread at Jurong Fishery Port: Workers It is understood that a KTV hostess who recently tested positive for the virus had worked at the port. READ MORE HERE More on this topic Related Story ST newsletters: Get alerts on the latest news Spike in Covid-19 cases raises disturbing questions, but also carries lessons for S'pore People who want to see more measures eased should first help convince any older acquaintances to get vaccinated, says Salma Khalik. READ MORE HERE Eateries in S'pore implement dine-in rules based on Covid-19 vaccination status in different ways With the onus falling on F&B operators to do the checking, many are setting their own policies. READ MORE HERE Wall Stre...

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Ben & Jerry’s to stop ice cream sales in occupied Palestinian territories

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NEW YORK (AFP) - American ice cream-maker Ben & Jerry's announced on Monday (July 19) they would stop selling their ice cream in the occupied Palestinian territories, saying its sale "is inconsistent with our values." In a statement, the Unilever subsidiary said they "hear and recognise the concerns shared with us by our fans and trusted partners," without elaborating. More than 600,000 Israeli settlers live in the West Bank and East Jerusalem, where tensions often flare up between settlers and the Palestinian population. The settlements in the occupied territories are considered illegal by the UN and the international community. "We have a longstanding partnership with our licensee, who manufactures Ben & Jerry's ice cream in Israel and distributes it in the region," the company said, adding that its license won't be renewed when it expires at the end of 2022. The company said its products will continue to be sold in Israel "through a different arrangement." Israeli political figures met the announcement with ire, with Prime Minister Naftali Bennett saying in a statement that "there are lots of ice cream, but we have only one state. Ben & Jerry's decided to brand itself as an anti...

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MAGICAL MONZA FOR TOYOTA GAZOO Racing

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TOKYO, Jul 19, 2021 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - TOYOTA GAZOO Racing extended its 100% winning record with the new GR010 HYBRID Hypercar thanks to a hard-earned victory in an enthralling 6 Hours of Monza, the third round of the 2021 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC).Mike Conway, Kamui Kobayashi and Jose Maria Lopez, in the #7 GR010 HYBRID overcame challenges and strong Hypercar competition to earn their first victory of 2021, beating the #36 Alpine by 60.908secs after 204 laps to end their run of misfortune this season.Sebastien Buemi, Kazuki Nakajima and Brendon Hartley saw their winning run come to an end due to technical issues on their #8 GR010 HYBRID. The Spa-Francorchamps 6 Hours and Portimao 8 Hours victors finished 33rd overall.With that result, TOYOTA GAZOO Racing extends its lead in the manufacturers' World Championship to 30 points over Alpine. Meanwhile the fight for the drivers' crown has tightened, with the #8 crew now leading by only six points from their #7 team-mates, the reigning champions.The race had look like being a close battle between the two GR010 HYBRIDs when Mike led the early stages in the pole-sitting #7, followed closely by Sebastien. Only...

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Record-breaker Rovanpera takes his first win driving Toyota Yaris WRC

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TOKYO, Jul 19, 2021 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Kalle Rovanpera has become the youngest driver to ever win a round of the FIA World Rally Championship after he and co-driver Jonne Halttunen secured victory on Rally Estonia: the fifth win in a row for the TOYOTA GAZOO Racing World Rally Team.At 20 years and 290 days, Rovanpera claims the record that was previosuly held by the man who is now his Team Principal, Jari-Matti Latvala (who was just over two years older when he won Rally Sweden in 2008).Rovanpera led after all but two of the event's 24 stages, held over some of the fastest roads in rallying. He took six out of eight stage wins on Friday in a close battle with his nearest rival, who he then pulled away from during Saturday with some stunning stage times.He went into the final day with a lead of 50.7 seconds, which he ultimately extended to almost one minute - 59.9 seconds to be precise - with an expertly-controlled drive through the last six stages.The team's fifth consecutive win (and sixth from seven rounds so far this year) is the longest-ever WRC winning streak achieved by Toyota in its proud rallying history.All three of the team's cars finished inside the top...

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Eisai Launchs Bile Acid Transporter Inhibitor Goofice in Thailand

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TOKYO, Jul 19, 2021 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Eisai Co., Ltd. announced that its Thailand subsidiary Eisai (Thailand) Marketing Co., Ltd. has launched the bile acid transporter inhibitor Goofice (generic name: elobixibat hydrate) in Thailand. This is the first launch of Goofice in the Asian region excluding Japan.Goofice, which Eisai's subsidiary for gastrointestinal diseases EA Pharma Co., Ltd. (Tokyo, "EA Pharma"), in-licensed from Albireo AB (Sweden), is a once-daily, orally available constipation treatment with a novel action mechanism. Goofice inhibits the bile acid transporter that regulates reabsorption of bile acids thereby increasing the flow of bile acids to the colon. The dual action of moisture secretion and bowel movement promotion is expected to enhance natural defecation.The prevalence of constipation is high in young women as well as in both elderly men and women. In Thailand, the number of patients with the prevalence of self-defined constipation is estimated to be about 10 million1, and it is predicted that the number of patients will increase year by year as the population ages. In constipation, symptoms such as sensation of incomplete evacuation and h...

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Binance focusing on compliance amid global scrutiny: CEO

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SINGAPORE - The regulatory minefield that cryptocurrency platform Binance must navigate amid growing scrutiny globally is its biggest task ahead, said its chief executive and founder Zhao Changpeng in an exclusive interview with The Straits Times. For instance, it has to tailor its processes to suit the different demands that different jurisdictions are putting in place. 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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Digital Tools to Revitalize Global Tourism

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MADRID, SPAIN, Jul 18, 2021 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) continues to energize the restart of tourism based on sustainability and innovation. An agreement with MUST Travel & Tech places a digital tool at the service of tourism, allowing users to share their experiences to promote the reactivation of the sector with a view to sustainability. Presented during the UNWTO Mayors' Forum in Porto, Portugal, MUST is an opportunity for the advancement of smart cities, as well as destinations that incorporate technology and innovation in their development. A World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) agreement with MUST Travel & Tech places a digital tool at the services of tourism, allowing users to share their experiences to promote the reactivation of the sector with a view to sustainability.The UNWTO continues to energize the restart of tourism based on sustainability and innovation. The UNWTO Secretary General Zurab Pololikashvili, and Pablo Lopez, CEO and founder of MUST Travel & Tech in Porto, Portugal.Already operating in 60 countries, MUST aggregates all the information of interest to travellers in one place. By also integrating key...

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ISD watching social media, gaming platforms for terror-related activity

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SINGAPORE - The online platform Roblox, popular with young gamers who assume avatars and play games similar to Minecraft, looks like any other online resource. But tucked behind the building blocks and make-believe scenes are advocates of far-right ideologies seeking followers. With children spending an inordinate amount of time online, especially on gaming, security observers are concerned that extremist groups may be espousing propaganda and indoctrinating young recruits through online platforms. 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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Churches in Singapore taking steps to fight right-wing extremism

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SINGAPORE - The National Council of Churches of Singapore (NCCS) has been in touch with church leaders here to keep watch over the youth in their congregations to combat far-right influence. Commenting on the 16-year-old Christian Singaporean detained under the Internal Security Act for plotting attacks against Muslims here last December, NCCS' general secretary, Reverend Dr Ngoei Foong Nghian, said the council believes it was an isolated case. 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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Airlines, hotels and travel agents in S’pore hunker down for long haul

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SINGAPORE - The travel sector remains in survival mode with business at rock bottom, staff morale in the basement and leisure jaunts showing no signs of recovery any time soon. As grim as it is, companies are still cautiously optimistic that the good times will roll again once the pandemic blows over. 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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Habitat for Humanity’s regional ShelterTech accelerator concludes with a bold vision for the affordable housing sector

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MANILA, Jul 16, 2021 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - A Global Summit celebrated the conclusion of Habitat for Humanity's ShelterTech accelerator in Southeast Asia, where the ten startups presented their work and progress to date, followed reflection by investors and ecosystem partners on why innovation in affordable housing market is critical. First launched in 2017 with accelerator programs in Mexico, India and Kenya, ShelterTech has grown into a global platform to connect innovating ideas, products and services in affordable housing, with special focus on solutions that work in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. ShelterTech aims to make housing a top impact investment category. "ShelterTech works across sectors, industries and geographies to bring together the most impactful and cutting-edge innovations improving housing conditions for low-income families across the globe. We chose the ten startups in the Southeast Asia cohort because we believe they will make significant contributions to addressing the global housing deficit," said Jonathan Reckford, CEO of Habitat for Humanity, at the opening of the Summit. Launched in Southeast Asia in July 2020, the accelerator attrac...

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The Executive Interview: Silicon Craft Technology PCL (SET:SICT)

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BANGKOK, Jul 16, 2021 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Silicon Craft Technology PCL (SET:SICT) Co-Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Bodin Kasemset discusses the company's strategy and outlook in The Executive Interview (TEI) by ShareInvestor.com.TEI: Please share your background and your work experience in the semiconductor industry.I graduated my bachelor's degree from the Faculty of Engineering, Chulalongkorn University. That was the first batch of the Automotive Engineering Department. After my graduation, I pursued my master's and doctoral degrees in Hamburg, Germany in Automotive Electronics, which was truly a dream-come-true experience for me. It was fortunate of me that the Head Professor at the laboratory where I used to work was the former Head of Research & Development at Infineon; the world's first or second largest semiconductor company that specializes in automotive electronics. So that has earned me the opportunity to work with this professor.When I was granted the scholarship for my doctoral degree, I had a chance to work and live in Germany for 8-9 years; from college years to my career as a researcher. After my doctoral degree graduation, I did my post-doctoral ...

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EST Global Inc. Sponsors CryptoNite

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Washington, D.C., Jul 16, 2021 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Dr. Sindhu Bhaskar, the Chairman and Founder of EST Global Inc. has sponsored CryptoNite Evening Reception during Government Blockchain Week.CryptoNite, one of the 3 Evening Receptions during Government Blockchain Week, will take place on the rooftop of the International SPY Museum. On Wednesday, September 29, CryptoNite will be a cryptocurrency party with a James Bond twist. What better way could there be to network with the finance and crypto leaders than to engage in espionage while dressed like a movie star? During a week of everything blockchain, CryptoNite will be one night you won't want to miss, and transformative innovators like EST Global Inc. are making it all happen.EST Global Inc. is leading the way in the banking and financial sector by developing tools that encompass every segment of banking. From digital wallets, to identity, investment, and digital asset management, EST Global is making banking united, sovereign, and secure. With EST, banking is as intuitive as unlocking your phone with your fingerprint. The EST Ecosystem is solving today's biggest problems in the existing financial system.Dr. Sind...

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3 men charged with cheating NUS

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SINGAPORE - Three men are facing multiple charges over an alleged conspiracy to cheat the National University of Singapore (NUS). Liaw Jinle, 33, then a laboratory executive at the university, is said to have made a deal to split the profits from contract jobs with companies that Gan Yee Aun, 34, and Sandy Tan Wei Jie, 33, ran. All three were present before a district court on Friday (July 16) when they were charged with cheating and corruption. Liaw faces 11 charges, Gan seven, and Tan four. At the time of the alleged ruse, Liaw was the lab executive with the Centre for Advanced 2D Materials, while Gan was the director of HOH Multitrade and Laco Management, and sole proprietor of Ian OTM Services and GW Ways Enterprise. Tan was the sole proprietor of WJK Tan Trading and Infinity Dynamic Consultancy and Services. Between November 2017 and February last year, Gan's companies were allegedly awarded 72 jobs for the supply of laboratory goods and services to the centre totalling about $196,500, some of which were not supplied fully or not supplied at all. Similarly, Liaw allegedly assisted Tan's companies in obtaining 40 jobs for the supply of laboratory goods and services that totalle...

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NUS to partner two Indonesian universities to boost innovation and entrepreneurship

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SINGAPORE - The National University of Singapore (NUS) will work with two top Indonesian varsities to bolster innovation and entrepreneurship. Under a memorandum of understanding (MOU) signed on Friday (July 16), NUS - through entrepreneurial arm NUS Enterprise - will offer scholarships to students from the University of Indonesia (UI) and Gadjah Mada University (UGM) to attend the Master of Science in Venture Creation programme here starting next year. The universities will also roll out an initiative in Indonesia to build and scale up high-impact, deep-tech ventures. The MOU signing at innovation conference InnovFest, organised by NUS Enterprise, was broadcast live online. InnovFest is part of the four-day Asia Tech x Singapore event - organised by the Infocomm Media Development Authority - which ends on Friday. Professor Freddy Boey, deputy president of innovation and enterprise at NUS, inked the agreement with Dr Nurtami, UI vice-rector of research and innovation; and UGM rector, Professor Panut Mulyono. The signing was witnessed by Professor Nizam, director-general of higher education in Indonesia's Ministry of Education, Culture, Research and Technology. NUS Enterprise has be...