WINNERS OF INAUGURAL ASEAN STEEL ARCHITECTURAL AWARDS ANNOUNCED AT GRAND EVENT IN MALAYSIA

 

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SINGAPORE, Nov 19 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- The winners of the first BlueScope Steel Architectural Awards ASEAN were crowned at a gala dinner event in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia this November 14. A number of respected industry bodies -- the Association of Siamese Architects under Royal Patronage (ASA), Thailand, Ikatan Arsitek Indonesia (IAI), the University of Architecture Ho Chi Minh City (UAH), Malaysia’s ACG Media Group and AustCham Singapore, partnered with NS BlueScope, to create this awards program to celebrate the most innovative and creative uses of steel across a diverse range of architectural projects in the region.

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There were five award categories, with one winner selected from shortlisted projects in each. Companies from Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, and Vietnam, participated with the ASEAN finalists drawn from total 14 winning entries in the respective national competitions. Projects were assessed on Design Excellence, Innovation, and Sustainability, with the judges scoring a range of features from aesthetic merit to functionality and efficiency, with a particular focus on how they are serving their local communities.

The winners of the individual categories are:

• Industrial: The Industrial Foundry for Marine Vessels, by Ar. Naksit Wisetmora
• Commercial: VanaVasa Resort, by M J Kanny Architect
• Residential: LAAB is More, by Studio Sifah
• Institutional and Others: Masjid Daing Abdul Rahman, by Razin Architects
• Long Lasting Beauty of COLORBOND® steel: CIDB Convention Centre, by Arkiskape

“This new awards program will shine a deserving spotlight on some of the greatest steel architectural triumphs of our region. As an industry leader in painted and coated steel solutions, we are proud that we contribute to the innovation of building industry and help enable those beautiful, well-designed projects that are genuinely forging our communities and advancing sustainability,” said Connell Zhang, Chief Executive of NS BlueScope & China.

The winners were announced at the Awards Ceremony at the Hilton Kuala Lumpur Hotel. Around 150 representatives attended the event, including a selection of notable Guests of Honour, including the Australian High Commissioner to Malaysia, Ms. Danielle Heinecke, who praised the beauty of the winning entries and noted the strong contributions they made to their local communities.

For more information on the winners of the BlueScope Steel Architectural Awards ASEAN click Here.

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James Li | Vice President, Business Transformation, NS BlueScope Pte. Ltd.
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TOSHIBA STARTS TEST-SAMPLE SHIPMENTS OF A BARE DIE 1200V SIC MOSFET WITH LOW ON-RESISTANCE AND HIGH RELIABILITY, FOR USE IN AUTOMOTIVE TRACTION INVERTERS

 

Toshiba: X5M007E120, a bare die 1200V silicon carbide (SiC) MOSFET for automotive traction inverters with an innovative structure that deliver both low On-resistance and high reliability. (Graphic: Business Wire) 

KAWASAKI, Japan, Nov 12 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage Corporation (“Toshiba”) has developed "X5M007E120," a bare die^¹  1200V silicon carbide (SiC) MOSFET for automotive traction inverters^² with an innovative structure that deliver both low On-resistance and high reliability. Test samples are now shipping, for evaluation by customers.
 

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The reliability of typical SiC MOSFETs is degraded by increased On-resistance when its body diodes are bipolar energized^³  during reverse conduction operation^⁴ . Toshiba SiC MOSFETs alleviate this issue by a device structure that embeds Schottky barrier diodes (SBDs) into the MOSFET to inactivate body diodes, but positioning the SBDs on the chip reduces the area available for channels that determines the resistance of MOSFET On-operation and increases the chip’s On-resistance.
 

The SBDs embedded in X5M007E120 are arrayed in a check pattern, not the typically used striped pattern, an arrangement that effectively suppresses bipolar energization of the device’s body diodes, while improving the upper limit of unipolar operation to approximately twice the current area, even when taking up the same SBDs mounting area^⁵ . Channel density is also improved against the striped array, and On-resistance per unit area is low, reduced by approximately 20% to 30%^⁵ . This improved performance, low On-resistance while maintaining reliability against reverse conduction operation, will save energy in inverters used for motor control, such as automotive traction inverters.

Reducing On-resistance in an SiC MOSFET causes excess current flow through the MOSFET during short-circuit^⁶, reducing short-circuit durability. Enhancing the conduction of the embedded SBDs to improve the reliability of reverse conduction operation also increases current leakage during short-circuit, again decreasing short-circuit durability. The new bare die has a deep barrier structure^⁷ that suppresses excessive current in the MOSFET and leakage current in SBDs during short circuit status, improving its durability while maintaining excellent reliability against reverse conduction operation.

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Second Edition Of International Film Criticism Conference Concludes In Riyadh

 

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KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 11 (Bernama) -- The second edition of the International Film Criticism Conference, organised by the Saudi Film Commission, kicked off recently for five days beginning Nov 6, in Riyadh.

Held under the theme "Sound in Cinema", this year’s conference explored the various impacts of sound on the film experience and its influence on the film industry, with the discussions covering different elements such as film scores, sound effects, and nature sounds.

According to a statement, with activities such as workshops, film screenings, and interactive exhibits, the conference is distinguished by a vast presence of international filmmakers, critics, as well as cinephiles.

The opening ceremony started with an introductory video about the conference, its objectives, and past achievements, followed by a speech from Saudi Film Commission Chief Executive Officer, Abdullah bin Nasser Al-Qahtani.

He said the Saudi Film Commission is dedicated to establishing, developing, and sustaining a strong and vibrant film industry, in line with Saudi Vision 2030.

“The Film Commission focuses on empowering criticism as an intellectual and artistic tool that illuminates the path of cinema and opens new prospects for it,” he added.

The ceremony also included a speech by prominent Saudi director, Abdullah Al-Mohaisen, followed by a screening of the film “Assassination of a City”, a pioneering Saudi documentary that won several international awards.

Moreover, a follow-up discussion was held between the director and moderated by film critics Ahmad Shawqi and Ahmad Alayyad.

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MONSHA'AT: 23 AGREEMENTS WORTH OVER SAR 580 MILLION SIGNED ON DAY 3 OF BIBAN 2024

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Nov 11 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On the third day of the Biban24, organized by the Small and Medium Enterprises General Authority (Monsha'at) under the theme "A Global Destination for Opportunities," over 23 agreements were signed, along with several project launches valued at more than 580 million SAR. Taking place at the Riyadh Front Exhibition & Conference Center, Biban 2024 aims to drive the growth and development of the Saudi entrepreneurial ecosystem, fostering collaboration among local and international entrepreneurs.

Emphasizing its commitment to advancing entrepreneurship in the Saudi tourism sector, The Tourism Development Fund (TDF) has announced the signing of several landmark agreements with a range of financial institutions — including Arab National Bank, Raedah Finance, Tawkeel Finance, Murabaha Marena, Al Jabr Finance, Taseer Arabia, and Manafea Finance — at Biban24.

In line with Vision 2030, these agreements are fully geared towards strengthening small and medium-sized enterprises in the tourism sector and supporting projects that contribute to the development of local tourism.

Reaffirming its commitment to powering the future of the Kingdom’s SME sector, Monsha’at also signed a strategic agreement with Microsoft Saudi Arabia to equip entrepreneurs with the tools to realize their potential by providing greater access to vital technical and technological guidance, as well as cloud services through the Founder Hub platform.

At the event, Microsoft Saudi Arabia also announced an Entrepreneurship Competition to support the entrepreneurial sector and encourage the growth of SMEs.

Day 3 of Biban 2024 also saw Monsha’at partner with Oracle to enhance incubator and accelerator programs in the Kingdom and beyond. The partnership will leverage Monsha’at and Oracle’s resources to offer cloud services, data analytics tools, and AI solutions to support startups and SMEs.

This included the announcement of Monsha’at’s partnership with Zoom to offer discounted and comprehensive virtual meeting solutions. Google also officially announced a strategic agreement with Monsha’at to launch the Digital Marketing Enablement Initiative.

The final rounds of the Entrepreneurship World Cup also picked up pace, with over 100 finalists taking part in the finals of the annual startup pitch competition.
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ZENAS BIOPHARMA TO ATTEND UPCOMING HEALTHCARE INVESTOR CONFERENCES

KUALA LUMPUR, NOV 8 (Bernama) -- Zenas BioPharma Inc (Zenas), a clinical-stage global biopharmaceutical company, has announced its participation in several upcoming healthcare investor conferences.

Zenas will participate in Guggenheim’s Inaugural Healthcare Innovation Conference on Nov 12 in Boston, Massachusetts, United States (US).

Meanwhile, the company's presentation at the Jefferies London Healthcare Conference will take place on Nov 19 in London, United Kingdom, according to a statement.

Additionally, Zenas will also be presenting at Citi’s 2024 Global Healthcare Conference on Dec 3 in Miami and the Evercore ISI HealthCONx Conference on Dec 4 in Coral Gables, both in the state of Florida, US.

Live webcasts and archived replays of the company’s presentations at the Jefferies, Citi and Evercore conferences can be accessed under “Events and Presentations” in the Investors and Media section of Zenas official website.

Zenas is committed to becoming a leader in the development and commercialisation of inflammation and immunology-directed therapies, aiming to improve the lives of those facing autoimmune and rare diseases.

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DUCK CREEK TECHNOLOGIES SELECTED TO DELIVER MDA NATIONAL'S NEW POLICY ADMIN, BILLING AND DATA SOLUTIONS

The partnership will help MDA National increase the support offered to their members, strengthening the medical care available to communities SYDNEY, Nov 7 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Duck Creek Technologies, the intelligent solutions provider defining the future of property and casualty (P&C) and general insurance, has been selected by MDA National (MDAN), an Australia-wide medical defence organisation providing support and protection to over 50,000 members, to deliver their new policy administration, policyholder portal, billing and next-gen analytics and insights solutions. Duck Creek’s platform will help MDAN develop and provide innovative new services, improved member self-service and enhanced data-driven risk management capabilities, allowing them to increase the support and protection offered to their growing medical practitioner member base, in turn strengthening the medical care available to communities.  Duck Creek’s cloud-based OnDemand platform will replace MDAN’s legacy system to improve the ease of doing business for both members and staff, increase speed of change, and help create a more agile and innovative service-led model. Duck Creek’s solutions were preferred due to their out-of-the-box capabilities, re-usable, and customisable modular architecture, user-experience led design, configurability, automation and future-proof capacity. Duck Creek’s extensive experience serving the local, and international, medical indemnity markets was also a significant influencing factor.  “Transforming our technological capability through our partnership with Duck Creek will significantly enhance our ability to deliver on our purpose of supporting and protecting members whilst promoting good medical practice, leading to a successful and sustainable future,” said Ian Anderson, Chief Executive Officer of MDA National.   “Apart from enabling growth in membership, the program will allow the agility to create new services that support members’ everchanging needs, enable access to data that gives us enhanced ability to capture opportunities and proactively manage risk,” he said. “The increase in automation will improve productivity and keep costs low for members, whilst freeing up our dedicated team of staff to continue to provide the personalised guidance and care that our members need.”  “We look forward to being a strategic technology partner to MDAN as they deliver new and innovative offerings that meet and surpass the evolving needs of Australia’s medical professionals,” said Christian Erickson, Managing Director of APAC of Duck Creek Technologies. “Duck Creek continues to meet the needs of our partners and customers by delivering mission critical insurance SaaS technology to key medical indemnity and general insurers in Australia and the rest of the world.”   About MDA National  MDA National is a Member-owned, Australia-wide Medical Defence Organisation (MDO) providing medico-legal support and comprehensive protection to over 50,000 Members and Insureds. Operating since 1925, our sole purpose is to provide the support and protection that our Members need, so that they can continue to provide quality medical care, benefiting the communities in which we all live.   We have a team of dedicated in-house medico-legal advisers and case managers providing personalised, timely medico-legal advice and unwavering care. We remain committed to being a financially strong and sustainable organisation that supports our Members throughout every stage of their professional career, with access to additional resources such as CPD accredited (on-demand) education, professional development training and health and wellbeing support.  About Duck Creek Technologies  Duck Creek Technologies is the global intelligent solutions provider defining the future of the property and casualty (P&C) and general insurance industry. We are the platform upon which modern insurance systems are built, enabling the industry to capitalize on the power of the cloud to run agile, intelligent, and evergreen operations. Authenticity, purpose, and transparency are core to Duck Creek, and we believe insurance should be there for individuals and businesses when, where, and how they need it most. Our market-leading solutions are available on a standalone basis or as a full suite, and all are available via Duck Creek OnDemand. Visit www.duckcreek.com to learn more. Follow Duck Creek on our social channels for the latest information – LinkedIn and X.  Media Contact  Chris Hamilton  Head of Marketing & Communications (APAC)  E: Chris.hamilton@duckcreek.com  SOURCE : Duck Creek Technologies

HCLTECH ANNOUNCES NEW AI/CLOUD NATIVE LAB IN SINGAPORE IN PARTNERSHIP WITH SINGAPORE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BOARD

SINGAPORE & NOIDA, India, Nov 5 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- HCLTech, a leading global technology company, today announced the creation of a new Singapore-based AI/Cloud Native Lab. HCLTech’s Lab in Singapore will be the company’s fifth in its global network, expected to open in 2025.

The Lab, joining others in the US, UK, Germany and India, will be supported by EDB and assist enterprises in the region in accelerating their AI initiatives through HCLTech’s comprehensive suite of integrated AI and GenAI offerings, including AI Force and AI Foundry. The Lab in Singapore will also partner with Nanyang Polytechnic and Singapore Polytechnic to collaborate on transferring knowledge and nurturing young talent and mid-career individuals In AI.

Roshni Nadar Malhotra, Chairperson, HCLTech, made the announcement today at an event with the Ministry of Digital Development and Information of Singapore and the Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB). Senior academic members from Nanyang Polytechnic and Singapore Polytechnic also attended the event.

“Our Labs are a conducive starting point for enterprises that want to embark on a collaborative journey to develop blueprints for AI and GenAI-led efficiencies, new business capabilities, skilling roadmaps and overall organizational competitive advantage with a pragmatic approach,” said Vijay Guntur, Chief Technology Officer and Head of Ecosystems, HCLTech. “We are very excited to add Singapore to our network, which will go a long way in further strengthening Singapore’s position as a regional hub for AI innovation,” he added.

Singapore has made significant strides in helping companies adopt and innovate with AI across sectors including financial services, manufacturing and SMEs. In 2023, the Singapore government launched the Singapore National AI Strategy 2.0, highlighting its commitment to leading global AI innovation. This strategy aims to build a trusted and responsible AI ecosystem.

“DISG has been driving the adoption of AI across key industries and Singapore-based corporates, and HCLTech’s AI Lab supports this mission,” said Mr Philbert Gomez, Executive Director, Digital Industry Singapore (DISG). “We are pleased to partner with HCLTech for the launch of its AI Lab in Singapore, which provides enterprises with the tools to rapidly experiment with and scale AI solutions to unlock new business value from Singapore.”

HCLTech has been operating in Singapore for over four decades, building a strong technology presence and working with many notable clients. Singapore is the hub for HCLTech's Southeast Asia operations and has led technological advancements, including Asia's first Wi-Fi-based patient tracking system and various projects for the Singapore government.

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Meredith Bucaro, Americas
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Elka Ghudial, EMEA
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Nitin Shukla, India
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