SIBU, April 1 (Bernama) — The Covid-19 test can now be carried out at the SEGi-DUKE-Clinical Research (SEGi-DUKE-CRC) lab in Sibu Hospital instead of sending the blood samples to Kuching after receiving the green light from the Ministry of Health. This was made possible after a local company had donated a…

A comprehensive and flexible medical coverage with smart benefits KUALA LUMPUR, April 1 (Bernama) — FWD Takaful Berhad (“FWD Takaful”) today launched two new takaful medical riders, FWD Medical Rider and FWD Medical Executive Rider. FWD Medical Rider offers medical coverage and benefits that are comprehensive and accessible for Malaysians in the event of hospitalisation or…

SANYA, China, April 1, 2020 /Xinhua-AsiaNet/– On March 31, the Sixth Asian Beach Games Sanya 2020 (hereinafter shortened as “SABG”) Organising Committee released the mascots in motion for the Games. In these images, the mascot Ya Ya is shown playing the 17 sports like an all-round athlete, interpreting the trendy,…

Research and development to support the design of clean green chemicals. Bedford, Mass., April 1 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Greater Boston-based biotech Conagen has received a strategic investment from Sumitomo Chemical, global chemical company in Japan. The investment will accelerate Conagen’s synthetic biology research and development contributing to a clean and sustainable planet. Both Sumitomo…

TOKYO, April 1 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) —Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo (KPH) Tokyo, one of Japan’s most prestigious international hotels located in Shinjuku, Tokyo, has been hosting a special dessert buffet entitled “Strawberry Dessert Buffet” for three months at our All Day Dining Restaurant “Jurin” on the second floor of our Hotel. Due…

ZHONGSHAN, China, April 1 (Bernama-AsiaNet) — Holding conferences and signing contracts via video conferences are the new measures adapted by Chinese cities, like Zhongshan, to tackle with the impact of COVID-19 epidemic. With the help of big data, cloud platform and other new technologies, Zhongshan is attracting high-quality investment projects…

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, April 1 (Bernama) — VISTA Eye Specialist (VISTA), a leading eye specialist group in Malaysia, has launched its support to the United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) that comprises 17 goals in various aspects to achieve sustainability. As part of their core values – Giving back to…

KUALA LUMPUR, April 1 (Bernama) — CIMB Group Holdings Berhad (“CIMB Group” or “CIMB” or the “Group”) would like to confirm that one of its employees, based at Menara UAB, Jalan Tun Perak, KL branch has tested positive for the COVID-19 virus. The staff is currently being treated at a government…

TOKYO, March 31 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) — Textiles and clothing¹ are archetypal industries through which ASEAN member states achieve industrialization and integration into the global economy, according to Global Value Chains in ASEAN: Textiles and Clothing (https://www.asean.or.jp/en/centre-wide-info/gvc_database_paper14/) published by the ASEAN-Japan Centre. It is essential to recognize the significant intra-industry variation…

YAMAGATA, Japan, March 31 (Bernama-AsiaNet)  — The Yamagata Prefectural Government announced on March 31 that it has decided to apply for designation as a Globally Important Agricultural Heritage System (GIAHS), along with the Yamagata Safflower Promotion Committee, to inherit the traditional and unique “Mogami Safflower” agricultural system to the next generation…