LYSAKER, Norway, Oct. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Statkraft, Europe’s largest producer of renewable energy, has joined Aker Horizons as a partner on the large-scale green hydrogen and ammonia project in Narvik, Norway.

The plant under development at Kvandal in Narvik has a planned capacity of up to 600 MW and will be one of the first large-scale plants for green ammonia in Europe, with an expected production of 1,000 – 1,500 tonnes per day. The project aims to reach final investment decision in 2025 and plans to start commercial operations in 2028.

The project team from Statkraft and Aker Horizons will develop and mature the project together, with the aim of establishing a jointly owned company, Narvik Green Ammonia DA. Aker Horizons has so far signed letters of intent with several major European energy, industrial and chemical companies. Narvik Green Ammonia will also look for opportunities for collaboration with possible offtakers in Norway, for example within the maritime industry. The project entered into a long-term power agreement with Statkraft before the summer and will work actively to secure a cost-effective concept for the plant and the entire value chain, ahead of the next decision point in the middle of next year.

Securing long-term sales agreements, and further reducing costs and risks in the project will be important prerequisites in the next project phase to make the project competitive in the market that is being established for green ammonia and hydrogen in Europe.

"A partnership between Statkraft and Aker Horizons makes for a powerful combination. The companies complement each other well and share a common ambition to provide a significant contribution to the green transition and the development of green industry and jobs," says Knut Nyborg, Head of Aker Horizons Asset Development.

"Collaborating with Aker Horizons to develop a large-scale green ammonia project in Narvik fits well with our ambition to become a significant player in the market for green hydrogen and hydrogen-based energy products. Statkraft wants to build new green industry based on renewable energy. Through the production of an industrial product such as green ammonia, we can contribute both to cutting emissions, driving the transition necessary and creating jobs locally," says Bjørn Holsen, SVP for Hydrogen in Statkraft.

Demand for hydrogen and hydrogen derivatives such as ammonia is expected to grow significantly in the coming decade, notably as fuel for heavy duty transport and shipping, and to decarbonize industry that currently uses fossil fuels or hydrogen produced from fossil fuels. By replacing such hydrogen with hydrogen produced from renewable electricity through electrolysis, i.e. green hydrogen, greenhouse gas emissions can be significantly reduced. The EU has set a target to produce 10 million tonnes and import 10 million tonnes of green hydrogen by 2030. Germany is introducing support schemes that will increase end-users’ willingness to pay the premium for green hydrogen, which is currently more expensive than hydrogen produced from fossil fuels.

"The Norwegian and German governments have established a joint Task Force to work on enabling the large-scale supply of hydrogen from Norway to Germany by 2030. The partnership established between Statkraft and Aker Horizons constitutes an important step forward in positioning Narvik Green Ammonia to contribute to this supply," says Sverre Isak Bjørn, Asset Development Director, Aker Horizons.

The site at Kvandal is being prepared and developed with a clear plan to facilitate the establishment of additional green industry.

For more information, please contact:

Marianne Stigset, Communications, Tel: +47 41 18 84 82
[email protected]

Stian Andreassen, Investor Relations, Tel: +47 41 64 31 07
[email protected]

Bjørn Holsen, SVP Hydrogen, Tlf: +47 41553715 
[email protected]

Geir Fuglseth, Communications, Tel: +47 913 70 572
[email protected]

About Aker Horizons

Aker Horizons develops green energy and green industry to accelerate the transition to Net Zero. The company is active in renewable energy, carbon capture and hydrogen and develops industrial-scale decarbonization projects. As part of the Aker group, Aker Horizons applies industrial, technological and capital markets expertise with a planet-positive purpose to drive decarbonization globally. Aker Horizons is listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange and headquartered in Fornebu, Norway. Across its portfolio, the company employs approximately 1,100 people in 18 countries on five continents. www.akerhorizons.com

Om Statkraft 

Statkraft is a leading company in hydropower internationally and Europe’s largest producer of renewable energy. The group produces hydropower, wind power, solar power, gas power and supplies district heating. Statkraft is a global company in energy market operations. Statkraft has 5,700 employees in 21 countries. www.statkraft.com

Source : Aker Horizons and Statkraft join forces to develop large-scale green ammonia project in Narvik

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SINGAPORE, Oct. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Leading global consulting firm capSpire is thrilled to announce its strategic expansion into the Singapore market, further solidifying its position as a key player in the energy and commodities industry. This move marks a significant milestone in capSpire’s ongoing commitment to providing innovative solutions and unparalleled industry expertise to clients across the Asia-Pacific region.

With a track record of delivering cutting-edge consulting and technology solutions, capSpire is poised to bring its extensive industry knowledge and strategies to Singapore, bolstering the region’s energy and commodities sector. This expansion represents a natural progression, as the city-state stands at the crossroads of the world’s fastest-growing economies.

capSpire’s International Managing Director, Dave Webb, stated, "We are excited to establish a presence in Singapore, a dynamic and pivotal market in the energy and commodities landscape. This move reflects our dedication to serving our clients with both global and localized expertise and fostering lasting partnerships in the region."

capSpire is renowned for its comprehensive suite of services– like advisory, technology solutions, and managed services–designed to optimize business operations, increase efficiency, and drive growth. By combining industry-specific expertise with advanced technology, capSpire empowers clients to navigate complex challenges and capitalize on emerging opportunities.

"This is a strategic, pivotal move to establish a global presence in key energy and commodity trading hubs around the world. It reinforces our commitment to ‘Global Presence, Local Expertise,’ offering clients the critical expertise, strategic locations, and time zone advantages they need for their global commodity operations," said capSpire Chief Executive Officer Jim Kiser.

Singapore represents the latest step in capSpire’s global expansion following significant growth across USA, Canada, Europe, India, and Australia. The company remains committed to upholding core values of integrity, innovation, and client-centricity – providing tailored solutions that address the unique needs of every market it enters.

To learn more about capSpire and its expansion into Singapore, please contact [email protected].

About capSpire
capSpire is a consulting and solutions company solving difficult business and technology problems for commodity-reliant organizations across the globe. The company is a trusted partner to businesses focused on achieving greater transparency and reduced operational risk, increased business efficiencies, and improved return on their process and technology investments.

capSpire Contact:
Dave Webb
dave.webb@capSpire.com 
+353 87 314 0142

Source : capSpire expands its global footprint with entry into the Singapore market

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BRISBANE, Australia, Oct. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — MGI, a company committed to building core tools and technology to lead life science, today announced support for an industry-driven graduate research project focused on developing sequencing-based surveillance monitoring of antimicrobial resistance in the water environment on the annual World Food Day.

Echoing this year’s World Food Day theme highlighting the essential role of water for the foundation of our food, the project is part of a collaboration between the University of Queensland, the University of Adelaide and MGI to develop innovative ways to reduce the adverse impacts of antimicrobial resistance in engineered or natural aquatic environments, potentially contributing to improved water quality and food safety.

Expected to begin in January 2024 and now open for applications (click here to apply for the project) , the project aims to conduct wastewater surveillance to track the profiles of antibiotic resistant bacteria (ARB) and antibiotic resistance genes (ARG) in the water environment, while helping to inform indicators for mitigating the dissemination of antibiotic resistance in the environment. An omics-based framework will also be developed to evaluate ARG risk.

"Water plays a vital role in food safety and ultimately health protection," said Duncan Yu, President of MGI. "Over the years, through genomic surveillance powered by our innovative ATOPlex and DNBSEQä technologies, MGI has supported numerous water monitoring and surveillance initiatives worldwide to safeguard water quality, food safety and human health."

ATOPlex, based on MGI’s proprietary ultra-high multiplex PCR-based enrichment technique, offers customisable library preparation platform with technologies such as auto-workflow, trace-samples, one-tube and pure-PCR, demonstrating excellent performance for targeted sequencing. It covers DNA, RNA and DNA methylation and can be used in a range of applications, including medicine, clinical research, public health, food safety and direct-to-customer genetic testing.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, MGI’s DNBSEQ platforms and ATOPlex technology played a crucial role in enabling scientists from the South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) to detect fragments of the Omicron variant in wastewater samples collected across Cape Town and manage the outbreaks effectively to ensure the public safety. This marked the very first occurrence of the variant being detected in the city’s wastewater management system and prompted a timely public health response.

Across the world in Australian researchers from the University of Queensland also utilized MGI technology to successfully detect and uncover the epidemiology of the SARS-CoV-2 virus in urban wastewater in 2021. In 2022, researchers from CSIRO Land and Water, the Department of Environment and Science of Queensland, in collaboration with MGI, detected the country’s first Omicron variant case in aircraft wastewater samples from an international flight, providing crucial public health information for the authorities.

In recent years, MGI has diversified its product portfolio to incorporate environmental DNA (eDNA) sequencing products. While water pollution represents a serious environmental and health threat, eDNA analysis is used to proactively monitor microbial water quality and identify the genetic material of various pathogens present in the water sources, preventing potential disease outbreaks. This also provides guidance for farmers and commercial fisheries in making informed decision regarding location selection and fishing practices, improving sustainable aquaculture and contributing to food and nutrition security.

"We are excited to empower more novel omics-based approaches to antimicrobial resistance monitoring and water surveillance with our world-class sequencing platforms," said Duncan Yu. "With the vast application of high-throughput technology and lowering cost, land and water management could be fundamentally changed to improve water quality and food safety and help prevent foodborne illnesses resulting from consuming food contaminated from poor-quality water."

About MGI

MGI Tech Co. Ltd. (or its subsidiaries, together referred to MGI), headquartered in Shenzhen, is committed to building core tools and technology to lead life science through intelligent innovation. Based on its proprietary technology, MGI focuses on research & development, production and sales of sequencing instruments, reagents, and related products to support life science research, agriculture, precision medicine and healthcare. MGI is a leading producer of clinical high-throughput gene sequencers**, and its multi-omics platforms include genetic sequencing**, medical imaging, and laboratory automation. MGI’s mission is to develop and promote advanced life science tools for future healthcare. For more information, please visit the MGI website or connect with us on Twitter, LinkedIn or YouTube.

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Source : MGI Puts Focus on the Role of High-Throughput Sequencing in Improving Water Quality and Food Safety on World Food Day

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BEIJING, Oct. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — A report from People’s Daily: To pursue open, green and clean cooperation is the vital code to the fruitful achievements of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), and is absolutely necessary for achieving high-quality Belt and Road cooperation.

Photo shows the Karot Hydropower Plant in Pakistan. (Photo by Xue Dan/People’s Daily)

As Chinese President Xi Jinping said in his keynote speech at the opening ceremony of the Second Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation, "We need to pursue open, green and clean cooperation. The Belt and Road is not an exclusive club; it aims to promote green development. We may launch green infrastructure projects, make green investment and provide green financing to protect the Earth which we all call home. In pursuing Belt and Road cooperation, everything should be done in a transparent way, and we should have zero tolerance for corruption."

The BRI is committed to open cooperation. It represents an open and inclusive collaborative process that transcends national borders, ideological differences, developmental disparities, social system variations, and geopolitical conflicts. Facilitating policy coordination, infrastructure connectivity, unimpeded trade, financial integration, and closer people-to-people ties, the initiative aims to promote interconnected development through expanding opening up.

A high-level forum on connectivity is expected to be held during the third Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation, which will further promote connectivity and enhance the complementarity and synergy between the Belt and Road cooperation and the development strategies and agenda at national, regional and international levels, thus making the pie of common interests even bigger. This is of great significance for promoting world economic recovery and development.

The BRI is committed to green cooperation. The initiative emphasizes respecting and protecting nature and following its laws, and respects the right of all parties to pursue sustainable and eco-friendly growth. It responds to the demand of all relevant parties for sustainable development and builds a consensus for a green Belt and Road.

China has formed the BRI International Green Development Coalition with more than 150 partners from 40-plus countries, and launched the Initiative for Belt and Road Partnership on Green Development together with 31 countries.

The Zhanatas wind farm in Kazakhstan has turned desert into a frontier of development; the Cauchari Solar Park in Argentina has become the photovoltaic power station project with the largest installed capacity and highest altitude in South America; the Karot Hydropower Plant in Pakistan has helped alleviate Pakistan’s energy shortage…

Leveraging its expertise in renewable energy, energy conservation, environmental protection and clean production, and employing Chinese technology, products and experience, China actively promotes BRI cooperation in green development.

A high-level forum on green development will be hosted during the third Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation. It will build further consensus and a closer partnership for green development, so as to contribute to the sustainable development of the world.

The BRI is committed to clean cooperation. Clean governance is considered an intrinsic and necessary condition for the steady and sustained development of the BRI, with a commitment to transparency in cooperation.

All participants joined to combat corruption, strengthening their legal systems and mechanisms, harmonizing their laws and regulations, and fostering international cooperation. Together with relevant countries, international organizations, and representatives from the business and academic communities, China launched the Beijing Initiative for the Clean Silk Road. This initiative calls for a clean Silk Road characterized by extensive consultation, joint contribution, and shared benefits.

Chinese companies expanding globally are committed to compliance and lawful operations, adhering to the laws of both China and the host countries and to international norms. They have particularly heightened their capacity to mitigate overseas operational risks, strengthening project supervision and management to ensure the delivery of clean, cost-efficient and high-quality projects.

A thematic forum on clean Silk Road will be held during the third Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation. Relevant parties will jointly build an even closer partnership of clean governance, enabling capital and projects to operate efficiently with cleanness, better implementing various cooperation projects, and making the Belt and Road a path of integrity with a clean and righteous environment.

The BRI has become a popular international public good and international cooperation platform, which fully demonstrates the vitality and appeal of open, green and clean cooperation. China will work with all relevant parties to pursue openness and inclusiveness, promote green development, build a clean Silk Road, and pursue steady progress of high-quality BRI cooperation.

A worker carries out routine inspection in the Cauchari Solar Park in Argentina. (Photo by Song Yiran/People’s Daily)

Source : BRI always pursues open, green, clean cooperation

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HONG KONG, Oct. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — OKX Ventures, the investment arm of leading crypto exchange and Web3 technology company OKX, today announced its participation in Celestia Lab‘s Series B funding round.

Celestia is the first modular blockchain network, meaning developers can use Celestia as a base layer for consensus and data functions, and then choose a virtual machine, such as Ethereum, Solana, zero-knowledge roll-ups or any other compatible smart contract execution layers, to build and deploy their own new blockchain. This contrasts with previous generations of blockchain infrastructure, in which Layer-1 chains perform consensus, data functions and execution altogether – a structure Celestia calls ‘monolithic.’

Celestia is also expected to be the first blockchain network to use Data Availability Sampling (DAS) when it goes live later this year. DAS is a lighter, faster way to verify blocks without requiring nodes to download all the data in a block. By allowing nodes to verify smaller, randomly selected data within a block, Celestia intends to avoid the scalability tradeoffs which have historically held back Layer-1s to date.

OKX Ventures Founder Dora Yue said: "For the sake of scalability, we see a trend towards modularity in the blockchain industry. Celestia has pioneered a modular approach that is a completely different paradigm when compared to traditional Layer-1 chains, giving developers greater customization capabilities and potentially leading blockchain infrastructure into a new era."

Developers can receive several benefits by using Celestia as a base layer for deploying modular blockchains. These benefits include higher scalability, shared security for interoperability between apps, and the flexibility to choose between execution environments including Ethereum and Solana.

To learn more about Celestia, click here.

For further information, please contact: [email protected]

About OKX Ventures

OKX Ventures is the investment arm of leading crypto exchange and Web3 technology company OKX, with an initial capital commitment of USD 100 million. It focuses on exploring the best blockchain projects on a global scale, supporting cutting-edge blockchain technology innovation, promoting the healthy development of the global blockchain industry, and investing in long-term structural value.

Through its commitment to supporting entrepreneurs who contribute to the development of the blockchain industry, OKX Ventures helps build innovative companies and brings global resources and historical experience to blockchain projects.

Find out more about OKX Ventures here.

About OKX

OKX is a world-leading technology company building the future of Web3. Known as one of the fastest and most reliable crypto trading platforms for traders everywhere, OKX’s crypto exchange is the second largest globally by trading volume and is trusted by more than 50 million users.

OKX’s leading self-custody solutions include the Web3-compatible OKX Wallet, which allows users greater control of their assets while expanding access to DEXs, NFT marketplaces, DeFi, GameFi and thousands of dApps.

OKX partners with a number of the world’s top brands and athletes, including: English Premier League champions Manchester City F.C., McLaren Formula 1, The Tribeca Festival, golfer Ian Poulter, Olympian Scotty James, and F1 driver Daniel Ricciardo.

OKX is committed to transparency and security and publishes its Proof of Reserves on a monthly basis.

To learn more about OKX visit: okx.com

Disclaimer

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Source : OKX Ventures Announces Investment in Celestia Labs

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Regional Alliance Calls for Climate Resiliency Acceleration in Driving ASEAN Food Security

SINGAPORE, Oct. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — With World Food Day being recognized globally today, an alliance of regional associations is marking the occasion by announcing the launch of a regional series leading up to the 2023 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28) and with a call for acceleration on food security and climate resiliency efforts in Southeast Asia. While the current food system feeds the majority of the world’s population and supports the livelihoods of over 1 billion people, there is still an estimated 691-783 million that face hunger, according to the United Nations (UN) 2023 State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World (SOFI) report. At the same time, the climate crisis is also putting increased pressure onto the food system.

In the lead-up to COP28 this year, the ASEAN Safe, Nutritious Food Alliance, comprised of CropLife Asia, Canada-ASEAN Business Council, EU-ASEAN Business Council and the US-ASEAN Business Council, will be convening a series of workshops in the capitals of Thailand, Philippines, and Vietnam this November to lead national dialogues with domestic stakeholders on the topic. The sessions, titled the ASEAN Food & Agriculture ‘Road to COP28’ Series, will specifically focus on the critical issue of climate change impact to food systems and livelihoods of millions of farmers residing in Asia as well as the technologies and tools that can help with mitigation and adaptation efforts.

"In response to the escalating impact of climate change on ASEAN, the Canada-ASEAN Business Council (CABC) is devoted to cultivating a collaborative alliance between Canada and ASEAN regarding sustainable agriculture and food security, facilitated through trade and investment, sharing insights on sustainable practices and climate-resilient agtech, and spearheading joint research initiatives. The CABC is keen to collaborate with entities across the public and private sectors, alongside a diverse array of stakeholders, to champion the sustainable progression of ASEAN’s food system," said Greg Eidsness, Chair of the Canada-ASEAN Business Council Agriculture and Agri-Food Committee

"Climate-related extremes such as flooding and heatwaves negatively impacts agricultural productivity and farmer livelihoods – but agriculture is not only severely impacted by climate change, it is also a contributor through water usage and greenhouse gas emissions," said Dr. Siang Hee Tan, Executive Director of CropLife Asia. "To ensure food security resiliency in ASEAN and across Asia, now more than ever, we must collectively work together to harness the power of science and address these challenges."

Improving productivity is key to secure food production in the face of extreme weather events. This means, producing more with fewer resources. Gene editing is one example of how plant breeders can develop seed varieties that can better adapt to the impacts of climate change.[i] Continuing to provide farmers with access to plant science technologies such as crop protection products and biotech seeds will help them better adapt to the changing climate.

"The EU-ASEAN Business Council is acutely aware of the profound challenges to ASEAN’s food security, especially in light of accelerated global warming and geopolitical developments that are fuelling anxieties over access to adequate, safe, and nutritious food. On this World Food Day, the Council acknowledges the pivotal role of innovation and public-private cooperation in shaping the future of agriculture and food production in this region. The "Road to COP28" workshops will be a testament to our commitment to driving sustainable solutions that address the intricate nexus of food security, innovation, and climate change in ASEAN. This collaboration between the various ASEAN business councils and CropLife Asia will hopefully pave the way for a more resilient and sustainable food system in this part of the world," added Chris Humphrey, Executive Director, EU-ASEAN Business Council.  

According to this year’s SOFI Report, around 2.4 billion people or 29.6 percent of the global population were moderately or severely food insecure in 2022, with 1,144.9 million belonging in Asia[ii]. The cost of a healthy diet was also out of reach for 3.1 billion people in the world, roughly 42% of the global population[iii] and that the number of undernourished people in Asia is the highest in the world at 401.6 million.

"Agriculture is particularly vulnerable to climate change but is also a major source of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions," said Ambassador Brian McFeeters, Senior Vice President & Regional Managing Director of the US-ASEAN Business Council. "According to the FAO, agriculture, forestry and other land use contribute 22% of global anthropogenic GHG emissions. Providing solutions to foster decarbonization is needed. The Council and its members stand ready to assist agriculture ministries across ASEAN on achieving their key priorities with the implementation of the ASEAN Regional Guidelines for Sustainable Agriculture in ASEAN, and we are excited to see the fruition of concrete partnerships and collaborations stemming from these series of engagements."

In 2022, the ASEAN Safe, Nutritious Food Alliance convened a first-ever initiative and roadshow to seek stakeholder input on climate change mitigation and adaptation with Southeast Asia food production. Last year’s sessions were held in the capitals of Indonesia, Philippines and Vietnam and collectively brought together over 100 government, civil society and private sector stakeholders.

About CropLife Asia

CropLife Asia is a non-profit society and the regional organization of CropLife International, the voice of the global plant science industry.  We advocate a safe, secure food supply, and our vision is food security enabled by innovative agriculture.  CropLife Asia supports the work of 15 member associations across the continent and is led by six member companies at the forefront of crop protection, seeds and/or biotechnology research and development.  For more information, visit us at www.croplifeasia.org. 

For more information please contact:

Duke Hipp                                                                                             
Director, Public Affairs & Strategic Partnerships                                                                             
CropLife Asia                                                                        
Tel: (65) 6221 1615                                                                                                            
[email protected]  

[i] https://croplife.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Climate-Change-Contributions-from-Seed-and-Crop-Technologies.pdf

[ii] FAO, IFAD, UNICEF, WFP and WHO. 2022. In Brief to The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World 2022. Urbanization, agrifood systems transformation and healthy diets across the rural-urban continuum. Rome, FAO. https://doi.org/10.4060/cc3017en

[iii] FAO, IFAD, UNICEF, WFP and WHO. 2022. In Brief to The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World 2022. Urbanization, agrifood systems transformation and healthy diets across the rural-urban continuum. Rome, FAO. https://doi.org/10.4060/cc3017en

Source : World Food Day brings Launch of ASEAN Food & Agriculture 'Road to COP28' Series

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JAKARTA, Indonesia, Oct. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — On October 12th, 2023, Fapon, a leading life-science organization, signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Halodoc, the largest telehealth platform in Indonesia. This partnership brings together Fapon’s expertise in in-vitro diagnostics (IVD) technologies and integrated solutions with Halodoc’s strong sales channels and local service provisions. The partnership aims to enhance the healthcare standards in Indonesia, benefit local communities, and propel the country’s IVD industry.

Jonathan Sudharta, CEO & Co-Founder Halodoc and Jielun ZHU, the Chief Financial Officer and Chief Investment Officer of Fapon

Under the agreement, Fapon will partner with Halodoc in the IVD field by establishing a joint venture to grow the IVD business, and deliver high-quality and user-friendly diagnostic products and health solutions in Indonesia. With 22 years of IVD experience under its belt, Fapon boasts a solid technological foundation and a comprehensive and innovative product portfolio. Through this collaboration, Fapon will support Halodoc in local IVD product research and manufacturing by providing essential raw materials, reagent solutions, and open-instrument platforms. As the largest telehealth company in Indonesia, Halodoc will leverage its strengths in channels, academia, and industry connections to expedite market expansion, drive consistent business growth, and achieve a win-win result.

Jielun ZHU, the Chief Financial Officer and Chief Investment Officer of Fapon, stated that Indonesia’s large population, coupled with its sustained economic growth, has resulted in increased demands for IVD products, technologies, and services. Leveraging its technological advantages, Fapon will collaborate closely with Halodoc to grow Indonesia’s IVD sector. By integrating innovative diagnostic technologies with the power of online services, the partnership aims to address the diverse healthcare needs of the local population. In a further demonstration of its commitment to the Indonesian market, Fapon has already established an office in Indonesia, dedicated to providing efficient services, and technical support to its local partners.

Jonathan Sudharta, CEO & Co-Founder Halodoc said, "We are delighted to join hands with Fapon in a strategic partnership that combines our commitment to innovation with Fapon’s expertise in IVD technologies to answer the need for advanced diagnostics and healthcare services. This collaboration epitomizes our dedication to providing accessible healthcare solutions for Indonesians. Together, we’re creating a healthier and brighter future for the people of Indonesia, in alignment with the vision of Golden Generation 2045."

About Fapon

Fapon is a global leading life sciences company dedicated to providing integrated solutions and services for diagnostics, biopharma and biotherapy. Integrating a one-stop solution on raw materials, reagents and innovative open instrument platforms, the Company has grown into a leading supplier in in-vitro diagnostics. Fapon boasts advanced innovations in therapeutics technologies and AI algorithm platforms with data insights that contribute to a better and healthier world. Supported by its strong global R&D, manufacturing, sales and service network, Fapon’s products have established presence in 68 countries and regions, serving more than 2,500 business partners worldwide.

Follow us on LinkedIn (Fapon) or visit our website www.faponbiotech.com.

About Halodoc

Halodoc is the pioneer of a digital health ecosystem with a mission to simplify access to healthcare, by addressing users’ pain points for accessible, reliable, and affordable healthcare services. The company is also committed to promoting wellness by offering comprehensive health solutions, ranging from preventive to curative approaches, all within a single application.

Since 2016, Halodoc has been enhancing health literacy in Indonesia by providing user-friendly healthcare Communication, Education, and Information (KIE). Alongside this, our ecosystem has expanded, offering a range of services that facilitate convenient access to healthcare, starting from Home Lab as a preventive care feature enabling users privately and securely carry out health tests from the comfort of their homes; My Insurance that enables users to access the benefits of cashless outpatient services in a more seamless way; Chat with Doctor which allows users to consult with 20,000+ licensed doctors and health workers via chat, video or voice call; as well as Health Store features that provide users access to purchase medicines, supplements, and various health products from our network of 4,900+ trusted partner pharmacies.

Halodoc has been recognized as one of the telehealth platforms making a positive impact on the healthcare sectors and honored to have received the "supervised" status in the Regulatory Sandbox program by the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Indonesia (MoH). This reflects the strong commitment and partnership between Halodoc and the MoH, ensuring participatory supervision to safeguard Digital Health Innovation (IDK) organizers, consumers and healthcare workers as the partner of digital innovations. Throughout its development, Halodoc has racked up a string of prestigious awards at the scale of national and international, such as: selected to be the only Southeast Asian health technology start-up to feature on CB Insights’ Digital Health 150 list in 2019-2020 and given the Indonesian government’s 2023 PPKM Award.

The Halodoc application is available for download via iOS and Android.

Source : Fapon and Halodoc Forge Strategic Partnership to Drive the Development of Indonesia's In-Vitro Diagnostics Industry

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HONG KONG, Oct. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — China Telecom Corporation Limited ("China Telecom" or "the Company"; HKEx: 00728; SSE: 601728) is pleased to announce that the Company was voted as "Most Honoured Companies in Asia" in the All-Asia-Executive Team Poll 2023 organised by Institutional Investor, a leading financial magazine. The Company obtained this accolade every single year in the poll’s 13-year history.

The All-Asia-Executive Team Poll 2023 received votes from a total of 5,660 buy-side professionals and 814 sell-side analysts to vote for distinguished companies and executives in the region on several core areas, including financial disclosure, services and communication, ESG, Board of Directors, CEO, CFO and IR professional. China Telecom was honoured as "Most Honoured Companies in Asia" out of 1,608 companies that received votes, while the Company also ranked 2nd in multiple categories in the "Telecommunications" sector, including:

Best IR Program Best IR Team Best ESG Best Company Board of Directors

China Telecom Voted as “Most Honoured Companies in Asia” in Institutional Investor Poll for 13 Straight Years

The above recognitions mark investors’ endorsement of China Telecom’s excellent execution capability and great transparency, as well as their recognition of China Telecom’s outstanding performance in corporate governance which achieved leading standards in Asia-Pacific region. China Telecom would like to express its sincere gratitude to the organiser Institutional Investor, the capital market and investors for their consistently strong support and trust all these years and will continue to enhance professionalism and excellence.

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