Author: Marie Jones

Olympus Corporation (Director, Representative Executive Officer, President and CEO: Yasuo Takeuchi) today announced the launch of a new comprehensive educational platform designed to provide healthcare professionals (HCPs) all over the world with learning opportunities and training to put their skills into practice and keep them performing at their best. The “Olympus Continuum” (www.olympuscontinuum.com) platform will empower HCPs at every stage of their career with innovative, premium education and specialized training experiences. The platform builds on the existing Olympus training program, which trains more than 25,000 HCPs annually over 1,400 courses. Chief Medical Officer, Ross D. Segan, MD, MBA, FACS, said:…

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– to Effect, among other matters, the Succession of the Aluminum Can and Aluminum Rolling Businesses through Company Splits (Simplified Absorption-Type Company Splits), and Result in Certain Consolidated Subsidiary Ceasing to be a Consolidated Subsidiary of Showa Denko K.K. TOKYO, Jan 28, 2021 – This is to announce that the Company has decided to execute a master agreement (hereinafter referred to as the “Master Agreement”) with a special-purpose company formed by funds managed by affiliates of Apollo Global Management, Inc. (collectively, hereinafter referred to as “Apollo”), regarding a series of transactions, including the succession of the aluminum can business of…

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– Launch of first pan-Asia Pacific minimum clinical standards for the screening, diagnosis & management of osteoporosis – The Asia Pacific Consortium on Osteoporosis (APCO) has today (Thursday, January 28, 2021) launched the first pan-Asia Pacific clinical practice standards for the screening, diagnosis, and management of osteoporosis, targeting a broad range of high-risk groups. Published in Osteoporosis International today, ‘The APCO Framework’ comprises 16 minimum clinical standards set to serve as a benchmark for the provision of optimal osteoporosis care in the region. Developed by APCO members representing key osteoporosis stakeholders, and multiple medical and surgical specialities, this set of clear, concise,…

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Olympus Corporation (Olympus – Director, Representative Executive Officer, President and CEO: Yasuo Takeuchi) today announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Quest Photonic Devices B.V. (Quest – CEO: Richard Meester) for up to EUR50 million including milestone payments to strengthen its surgical endoscopy capabilities. Headquartered in the Netherlands, Quest offers advanced fluorescence imaging systems (FIS) for the medical field, enabling more surgical endoscopy capabilities, compared to conventional imaging technologies. Fluorescence imaging refers to special light imaging technologies that utilize the properties of fluorescent dyes directed to specific anatomical structures. By using targeted dyes, in combination with specific…

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Blockpass, the pioneer of On-chain KYC™, is proud to announce a groundbreaking partnership with EasyFi Network – a scalable, open and inclusive Layer 2 DeFi lending protocol for digital assets, built on Matic Network. The partnership features a powerful use case for on-chain KYC data via a network consisting of Blockpass, Chainlink, Matic and EasyFi, enabling the realization of decentralized and compliant lending and borrowing of digital assets over public networks. EasyFi is a protocol built to solve some of the inherent challenges faced by the first generation of DeFi solutions with respect to transaction speeds and costs which create…

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Mamoru Marketing, the exclusive distributor of Ecom products in Singapore, is introducing a new product to protect our loved ones in 2021. The big brother of the EA Mask, the Ecom Mask 030 Plus Disinfection Air Purifier has 10 unique features that differentiates itself from the competition. It is the world’s first professional-grade intelligent CIO2 air purification machine that will eliminate 99.9% of bacteria, smoke, odors, and more, ensuring you and your family will be breathing the best air of their lives. With the largest coverage of 1,000 square feet (the size of a 4 room HDB apartment), the Ecom…

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World-leading accelerator Techstars will educate, mentor and provide global networking opportunities to Japanese startups through an immersive 10-week experience BOULDER, Colorado, Jan 27, 2021 – Techstars, the rapidly-growing global investment and accelerator network that helps entrepreneurs succeed, today announced a new program supporting 50 Japan-based startups in partnership with the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO), the Japan Cabinet Office and the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI). Taking place from February to April, the 10-week “Startup City Acceleration Program” will provide local startup businesses with guidance and hands-on mentorship, while also helping them progress toward overseas expansion by…

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Joen will lead AppsFlyer’s sales strategy in SEAPAC (Southeast Asia-Pacific) and scale the sales team across the region; an important high-growth region for Marketing Technology and AppsFlyer global With over 20 years of strategic technology sales experience, Joen has a proven track record of success in the industry, and has managed to exceed targeted sales growth in his previous positions Today, AppsFlyer (https://www.appsflyer.com/), the global attribution, and marketing analytics leader, has appointed Joen van Driel as the company’s new Vice President for Sales for Southeast Asia-Pacific (SEAPAC). This appointment builds on AppsFlyer’s focus on Southeast Asia, India, Japan, and Korea; a high-growth…

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Captiva Verde Land Corp. (CSE: PWR), is excited to announce that Solargram Farms Corporation (“Solargram”), a holder of a Canadian Federal Health Canada License to cultivate, test, harvest and sell cannabis, has now additionally been approved for a Canadian Federal Health Canada Sales and Processing License. Health Canada Sales and Processing License Approval Immediately following the large outdoor Solargram harvest on October 30, 2020, Solargram, with its cannabis consultant Deloitte, submitted its sales and processing license application to Health Canada for review. The processing and sales licensing application is a rigorous, multi-phased acceptance process that enables Solargram to monetize selling…

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Stock Up Express (www.stockupexpress.com) Receives More Than 1,000,000 Annual Online Visitors, Consisting of a Diverse Group of Customers Tauriga Sciences, Inc. (“Tauriga” or the “Company”), a revenue generating, diversified life sciences company, with a proprietary line of CBD & CBG infused Supplement chewing gums (Flavors: Pomegranate, Blood Orange, Peach-Lemon, Pear Bellini, Mint, Black Currant) as well as an ongoing Pharmaceutical Development initiative, today announced that it has entered into a distribution agreement (the “Agreement”) with Stock Up Express, a division of a leading total services distributor that generates more than $3 Billion in annual sales. Stock Up Express is based…

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