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The 4th Belt and Road Teenager Maker Camp & Teacher Workshop officially launched

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Joint Efforts & Shared Future

BEIJING, Nov. 12, 2020 — Held from October to November 24, 2020, the 4th Belt and Road Teenager Maker Camp & Teacher Workshop is co-sponsored by China Association for Science and Technology (CAST), Ministry of Science and Technology of the People’s Republic of China (MOST) and Chongqing Municipal People’s Government with the strong support from IAP SEP, ECOSF and NASAC. Held online for the first time, this grand event consists of a broad array of exciting online activities such as online science courses, science education forum, speeches by top scientists, live-streaming by Chinese universities, secondary schools and research institutes, science workshop and science show, and the cultural show of different countries. So far, the event has attracted the participation of more than 86,000 participants from 52 countries, regions and international organizations across the globe. The official website of this event is https://2020.brmakercamp.cyscc.org.cn. 

 

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The Big Heart Foundation pledges over USD 1 million to education, vocational training and community empowerment in Pakistan

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Five humanitarian projects will be executed in partnership with international entities

– Projects carried out in seven cities include establishment of schools and computer and English language labs

– Women Welfare Development Centres to be upgraded and fully equipped

Mariam Al Hamadi: "The projects carried out by TBHF are aimed at supporting the efforts of civil organizations in Pakistan to enhance the lives of refugees and the marginalized groups"

SHARJAH, UAE, Oct. 29, 2020 — Under the directives of Her Highness Sheikha Jawaher bint Mohammed Al Qasimi, wife of His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah, Chairperson of The Big Heart Foundation (TBHF), and Eminent Advocate for Refugee Children at the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), TBHF, the global humanitarian charity dedicated to helping refugees and people in need worldwide, is implementing five humanitarian projects in Pakistan, in a bid to support their humanitarian efforts to create more opportunities in education and employment for the refugees and marginalized residing in the country.

HH Sheikha Jawaher bint Mohammed Al Qasimi to Pakistan in February 2020
HH Sheikha Jawaher bint Mohammed Al Qasimi to Pakistan in February 2020

TBHF’s funding, which amounts to exceeding USD 1 million will be utilized to support the nation’s educational infrastructure enabling access to a larger number of children and youth, and improve vocational training in Pakistan, and will also focus on improving integration and youth employability, women’s skills development and community empowerment of refugees and others in need, and follows the directives of Sheikha Jawaher Al Qasimi post Her Highness’s visit to Pakistan this February to meet with several humanitarian organizations.

USD 580,000 SOS Girls and Boys High School in Rawalakot

Reinforcing its emphasis on the pivotal role of education as a primary enabler of secure futures for vulnerable children, TBHF has allocated USD 580,000 for the construction of an SOS Girls and Boys High School in Rawalakot, in partnership with SOS Children’s Villages Pakistan. The project seeks to bring high-quality education to children who are under the direct care of SOS Children’s Villages Pakistan, as well as underprivileged children in the wider community. Launched in September, the school is expected to be fully established by July 2022.

A special plaque, to acknowledge the meaningful contribution and support of The Big Heart Foundation for the welfare of children, will be affixed on the school grounds.

Establishment of computer labs and English language labs across SOS Youth Homes in Pakistan

In August, TBHF, in cooperation with SOS Children’s Villages Pakistan, launched a project to establish specialized computer training and English language labs in Sargodha, Sialkot and Muzaffarabad. Targeting 450 children and youth, the USD 80,584 project aims to support the youth in the care of SOS Children’s Villages Pakistan by equipping them with the necessary skills to secure jobs and fully integrate them into their communities as they reach adulthood.

USD 170,162 TCF-Sheikh Khalid Al Qasimi Campus in Lakhi Ghulam Shah, Shikarpur, Sindh

In June, TBHF mobilized funding of USD 170,162 for the construction of a primary school project in Lakhi Ghulam Shah, Shikarpur, in Pakistan’s Sindh province, in partnership with The Citizens Foundation (TCF).

The TCF-Sheikh Khalid Al Qasimi Campus project, named in memory of the Sharjah Ruler’s son, aims to provide high-quality formal education to 180 marginalized children per year, with a particular focus on girls’ education. When complete, the school will employ 9 female faculty members and five support staff, of which two will be women.

TBHF estimates that the indirect beneficiaries from this project would number around 1,260 per year, which aligns with the vision of the Pakistani educational laws, which stipulate the provision of free and compulsory education for children in the 5 – 16 age group, and the allocation of 10 per cent of seats in schools and private educational institutes for poor children.

In addition, TBHF has pledged monetary support to cover the running costs of the TCF-Sheikh Khalid Al Qasimi School for a period of five years on completion of the project.

Upgradation of women’s skills development centres in Pakistan

To support 1,500 Afghani refugee women as well as marginalized local women in Pakistan acquire advanced vocational and technical skills to improve their employability, TBHF, in cooperation with UNHCR, launched a project targeting the upgradation of equipment at the Women Welfare Development Centre in Islamabad and three similar community development centres in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

The USD 200,045 project, scheduled for completion in December 2021, will provide equipment for industrial tailoring, advanced beauty-therapy, and information technology, helping these women acquire advanced level vocational and technical skills in the crafts of dressmaking, tailoring, and jewellery design, in addition to receiving training in beautician and computer courses. Ultimately, the project seeks to build trainees’ self-reliance by improving their access to suitable livelihood development opportunities.

‘The Big Heart Foundation Community Centre’ to directly benefit more than 1,500 Afghan refugees

To promote the active engagement and participation of refugees in communities, TBHF has pledged USD 61,131 for a new community centre project in Haripur in cooperation with UNHCR.

Scheduled to be completed at the end of 2021, ‘The Big Heart Foundation’ centre will place special emphasis on the training of more than 1,500 Afghan refugees including youth, women, and adolescent girls in literacy courses, tailoring, business skills, as well as entrepreneurial and financial management skills to improve their livelihoods and make them economically independent.

In addition to empowering the refugee community with vocational skills including tailoring and embroidery, as well as mobile phone and computer repair, ‘The Big Heart Foundation’ centre will also raise community awareness on the risks associated with child marriage and child labour.

An additional 1,000 Afghan refugees including men, women, girls and boys, and those with special needs will also receive direct or indirect benefits from the training sessions and outreach activities organized by ‘The Big Heart Foundation’ community centre.

Mariam Al Hammadi: TBHF recognizes the importance of skilled human resources

Speaking on the side-lines of the implementation of the five projects, Mariam Al Hammadi, Director of TBHF, emphasized that the targeted educational and vocational projects carried out by TBHF are aimed at supporting the efforts of civil organizations in Pakistan to enhance the lives of refugees and the marginalized groups across the country. Ensuring better educational support and providing opportunities for learning and life skills development will economically empower beneficiaries to contribute to the developmental efforts of the host nation and support in the rebuilding efforts in their home countries upon their return, she added.

Mariam Al Hammadi said: "TBHF recognizes the importance of skilled human resources to build a strong, sustainable economy, and is committed to fulfilling its humanitarian responsibilities towards refugees and those in need around the world. We view our role as an integral part of the global community’s efforts to achieve the UN’s sustainable development goals through our focus on sustainable projects in education and community empowerment sectors."

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Challenge Student’s Creativity with Learning at Karl and Johan Experimental Schools

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HSINCHU, Sept. 24, 2020 — With the transformation of school curriculum underway, the way students learn are becoming more diverse and internationalized. The 108-curriculum set by the Ministry of Education allows educators to select various learning methods freely to invigorate the rigid education system in Taiwan. With an aim to provide innovative classes for students, Karl International Experimental Education Institute and Johan International Experimental Education Institute adopt creative and effective class designs, and deliver those classes with experienced teachers from around the globe. Through hands-on learning, students are encouraged to thinking critically, develop problem-solving skills, and embrace diversity.

Over the summer Karl and Johan Schools in Zhubei, Hsinchu offered 3 summer camps that were sold-out and highly praised by parents and students alike. Bilingual classes were designed and carried out by local Taiwanese teachers and foreign teachers together in order to provide a comprehensive learning experience that connects different aspects on a given topic. Not only can students immerse in amusing themes, but also learn effectively in different academic areas. The first summer camp, held at Karl, centered around artificial intelligence (AI) and Python in the morning, followed by culture and science in the afternoon. The second summer camp was held at Johan elementary and allowed children from grades 1 to 6 to travel the world and visit ancient empires like ancient Egypt and China. Children were also able to make and enjoy different cuisines from around the globe. The third and final summer camp combined English speaking classes that focuses on topics like music, movies, and TV in the morning, with equestrian classes every afternoon for two weeks.

Over the summer Karl and Johan Schools in Zhubei, Hsinchu offered 3 summer camps that were sold-out and highly praised by parents and students alike. Bilingual classes were designed and carried out by local Taiwanese teachers and foreign teachers together in order to provide a comprehensive learning experience that connects different aspects on a given topic. Not only can students immerse in amusing themes, but also learn effectively in different academic areas.
Over the summer Karl and Johan Schools in Zhubei, Hsinchu offered 3 summer camps that were sold-out and highly praised by parents and students alike. Bilingual classes were designed and carried out by local Taiwanese teachers and foreign teachers together in order to provide a comprehensive learning experience that connects different aspects on a given topic. Not only can students immerse in amusing themes, but also learn effectively in different academic areas.

Jessica W. (Parent): "This was the first time my child joined Johan’s summer camp. She came home happy everyday, and told us about the vocabulary, maker, art, music, cooking classes she had each day, not to mention the many new friends she has made in school. Thanks to Karl and Johan Experimental Education for their dedication, they truly are a different school.

Parents: "The classes are fulfilling and interesting. Students were motivated to learn, and they truly learn as they play. Teachers were passionate. We love it!"

Student: "The classes were exciting, unlike the other summer camp out there. It was fun!"

The bilingual summer camps at Karl and Johan schools had been carefully designed to offer hands-on learning experiences and arouse students’ passion in learning. Experienced teachers from 15 different countries regularly participates in course development sessions to design teaching materials. During the regular school year, Karl school also offer different pathways that students can take to continue their undergraduate studies locally and internationally. They believe students can learn effectively only if they become self-motivated and passionate about learning. Education is no longer just a one-way street; through the help of experimental schools in Taiwan, teaching becomes more flexible, and students become independent learners.

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Makeblock launches NextMaker Box – a kit for at-home kids to learn coding and STEM – on Kickstarter

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The kits include fun projects that use AI, IoT, and data science for kids ages 7-12

SHENZHEN, China, Sept. 23, 2020 — Today, STEAM education market leader Makeblock launched a Kickstarter campaign for NextMaker Box, a monthly subscription box that delivers coding and making projects for curious kids ages 7-12. With no prior experience necessary, kids can develop skills in programming, robotics, electronics, engineering, science, and arts & crafts. It is now available for the early bird price of $39.

NextMaker Box is a fun kit for at-home kids to learn coding and STEM. It includes hardware, interactive e-learning portal and CSTA standard-aligned coding courses.It's now available on Kickstarter.
NextMaker Box is a fun kit for at-home kids to learn coding and STEM. It includes hardware, interactive e-learning portal and CSTA standard-aligned coding courses.It’s now available on Kickstarter.

With regular schooling and extracurricular activities interrupted thanks to Covid-19, accessing STEAM education is harder than ever. Makeblock’s latest product helps fulfill this need for at-home STEAM products that are engaging – and affordable.

Every month, NextMaker Box subscribers will receive a kit full of materials for new maker projects delivered straight to the door. Each box will include a fun, meaningful, and engaging hardware project that exposes kids to advanced STEAM topics including AI, IoT, data science, computational thinking, and human-computer interaction.

"We’re so excited to launch the NextMaker Box to make it easier for kids to learn important skills of the future, including coding. Most importantly, however, kids will develop confidence in building their own creations," says Makeblock CEO Jasen Wang. "Our goal isn’t to turn every child into a programmer, but to teach kids to solve problems, be creative, and have fun while using modern technology."

Part of the design is an understanding that kids need variety to stay engaged. As such, parents should expect to see fun projects like a music cube that lights up in sync with tunes, a smart voice-activated trash bin, a smart doorbell, codable toys, programmable cars, and more in the boxes. Each box features a new project and is carefully designed to spark a child’s creativity to learn how to build and code while having fun.

Hardware components will include wooden raw build materials, self-developed single board computers, and kid-friendly programmable electronic modules & sensors to explore concepts like voice command, image recognition, and motion sensing. Best of all, the contents of the monthly boxes can be disassembled and combined with other kit components to create brand new projects dreamed up by kids.

NextMaker Box is accompanied by an enriching online learning experience built upon a standard-aligned curriculum. Animated video activities deconstruct complex problems into smaller parts to provide kids with step-by-step guidance. The platform checks code and provides feedback as they go, helping kids learn how to debug by sharing tips via engaging animations for an interactive learning experience.

The projects included in NextMaker were developed over the span of two years, with over 2000 usability tests. The first 50 projects and 100 activities are ready to launch and the company is continuously adding, iterating, and testing new projects to keep the delivery boxes engaging for kids. Makeblock has also established the MakeX Spark Robotics Competitions where kids can share their creations with others across the globe.

"Growing up, I didn’t have the opportunity to access technology," continues Wang. "When I discovered my passion for innovation, I became inspired to increase access to STEM education and to transform education around the world. My goal is to help address a global skills shortage in technology, and beyond.

Makeblock is a five-time Red DotAward Winner, three-time IF Design Winner, and winner of an Idea Gold Award and Edison Gold Award. Makeblock’s products are currently sold in 140 countries, used by 15 million people globally, and used in more than 25,000 schools around the world.

NextMaker Box is now available on Kickstarter starting at $39 USD. For more information or to interview Makeblock personnel, please contact public relations agent Rosemary Newton.

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 About Makeblock

Makeblock Co., Ltd was founded in 2013 and is a global STEAM education solution provider. It targets the STEAM education and entertainment markets for schools, educational institutions, and families, providing comprehensive hardware, software, content solutions, and top-notch robotics competitions, with the aim of achieving the deep integration of technology and education. Makeblock is known globally for well-made products, earning multiple international awards in industrial design.

About Jasen Wang – Makeblock Founder & CEO

Jasen Wang (Wang Jianjun), the founder and CEO of Makeblock (Makeblock Co., Ltd), is a robotics enthusiast, a product manager, and a hardcore maker. He has been ranked as one of the 30 top entrepreneurs under the age of 30 by Forbes China and was named an entrepreneurial game-changer by Reuters. Wang grew up in a farming community with little money and had few opportunities to interact with electronic toys or computers. When he attended university, he discovered his passion for robotics and became part of the maker movement. He founded Makeblock in Shenzhen to give adults and children alike access to the skills and tools to thrive in the modern era and turn their ideas into reality.

 

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China’s Largest K12 Online Education Platform Zuoyebang Sees 390% Surge in Paid Users This Summer

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BEIJING, Sept. 7, 2020 — On August 31, Zuoyebang, China’s largest online education startup providing tutoring to primary and secondary students, released its performance for summer 2020 season. Zuoyebang continues to lead China in paying course students, growth rate and scale of users, while its student acquisition costs are the lowest in China’s online education industry.

Over the summer, Zuoyebang’s total paid live streaming course enrollments grew 390% year-on-year to 7.8 million total enrollments. More than 1.71 million students opted for courses with no discounts, which was an increase of 350% year-on-year. Of these students, over 67% were converted from Zuoyebang’s Super APP, an online learning assistance platform – significantly reducing the cost of new student sign-ups and allowing the company to keep its recruitment costs at less than half the industry average.

To date, Zuoyebang has reached over 50 million total daily active users and 170 million monthly active users across its suite of mobile education apps. In addition, more than 60% of all users live outside China’s first- and second-tier cities – furthering the provider’s commitment to an inclusive education.

"Zuoyebang’s continued success comes as a result of our innovative use of new technologies and ongoing traffic acquired from the Zuoyebang Super APP. Our unique strategy enables us to achieve both scale and efficiency and sets us up with strong foundations for future growth," said Chen Gongming, Co-founder of Zuoyebang.

"The more functional and comprehensive Zuoyebang is, the better the user experience. As students use the Zuoyebang Super APP, we gather valuable data that allows us to deliver tailored course recommendations specific to their educational needs," added Luo Liang, Zuoyebang’s Vice President.

Online education has boomed in China in recent years, and this upward trend is set to continue. Throughout the first half of 2020, over 194 million Chinese K12 students have made the switch from offline to online learning on the wake of the pandemic.

"Looking ahead, Zuoyebang will explore opportunities to develop new courses and expand with new business models. We remain agile and fully committed to developing education for our students. The possibilities are truly endless," said Gongming.

About Zuoyebang

Zuoyebang was established in 2015. As the largest K12 online education platform in China, Zuoyebang offers a comprehensive suite of services including the Zuoyebang Super App, Zuoyebang Live Courses App, Zuoyebang Oral Arithmetic App. Zuoyebang currently has over 800 million users registered in total, with over 50 million daily active users and over 170 million monthly active users. Headquartered in Beijing, Zuoyebang has 11 branches across the country including Wuhan, Xian and Jinan. The edtech startup currently employs over 22,000 staff nationwide and plans to recruit an additional 10,000 staff to assist in job creation in the first half of 2020. At the end of June, Zuoyebang completed its Series E financing of US $750 million.

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KIIT Deemed to be University Announces Free Education for Children of COVID Deceased in Odisha

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BHUBANESWAR, India, July 27, 2020 — The COVID-19 pandemic has infected millions and caused much panic across the globe, including India and Odisha. The number of new coronavirus infections is increasing by day in Odisha. Many have also lost their lives. KIIT has always reached out to the distressed people at the time of natural calamities in the state. It has become the pride of Odisha as it has always stood by the people of the state at the time of their need. 

Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) Deemed to be University
Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) Deemed to be University

The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted and devastated normal life and livelihoods of the people of Odisha. Now, KIIT Deemed to be University has extended a helping hand to the families of the COVID deceased. Acting on a proposal by the Founder of KIIT & KISS, Dr. Achyuta Samanta, KIIT-DU has decided to provide technical and professional education absolutely free of cost to the children of the COVID deceased in Odisha.

Sons and daughters of the COVID deceased in Odisha, who are interested, can apply to different technical and professional courses of KIIT-DU, including ITI and Diploma Engineering, as per their eligibility for admission. This facility will be available for two academic years, 2020-21 and 2021-22 only, informed KIIT authorities. Preference will be given to the children of COVID deceased from BPL, SC, ST and SEBC categories. The move will provide relief to the people of Odisha who have been made helpless by the pandemic.

KIIT is the only university in India and abroad to extend such humanitarian gesture to the families of the COVID deceased.

Besides this benign initiative, KIIT Deemed to be University has been running four standalone COVID Hospitals in Odisha with 1200 bed capacity and over 200 critical care units for the last five months. KIIT is also at the frontline of the state’s war against coronavirus by contributing in the fields of food and medical supplies provision to the needy, reaching the unreached, creating awareness and animal care since the beginning of the lockdown.

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Stay Home and Share Happiness – the International Day of Families with Glico’s CACAO STORY 360 and GLICODE

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SINGAPORE, May 14, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Glico Asia Pacific announced that two online learning resources “Cacao Story 360” and “GLICODE” are now available to the public to help children enjoy learning at home in conjunction with the International Day of Families on May 15.

Stay Home and Share Happiness, the International Day of Families with Glico’s CACAO STORY 360 and GLICODE
Stay Home and Share Happiness, the International Day of Families with Glico’s CACAO STORY 360 and GLICODE

Amid the prolonged impact due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many people might feel anxious or stressed out with uncertainty. Especially families with younger children may have problems thinking about how to entertain their children with indoor activities or to set up a conducive environment for home-based learning. In response to such concerns, Glico offers these two digital contents. A 360-degree video called Cacao Story 360 bring users on a journey to learn about cocoa beans. GLICODE is an educational tool with which people can enjoy learning basic coding skills using Glico’s chocolate snack, Pocky. The product’s core value is ‘Share happiness!’. Glico delivers these contents to users so that they can spend quality time with their family through such experiences.

Cacao Journey to Become Chocolate – CACAO STORY 360

Cacao Story 360 is a VR (virtual reality) content which allows users to learn how cacao beans are grown, harvested and transferred all the way to be ready for chocolate making. The video has been taken at a cacao bean plantation in Ecuador, one of the places Glico sources for Pocky production. Users can embark on a virtual tour to enjoy viewing a vast cacao plantation, rustic townscapes and the entire process from harvesting to shipping cocoa beans as well as interviews with the farmers. A dynamic aerial drone footage makes users feel as if they are visiting and seeing the place. Users can enjoy a 360°virtual video with their mobile devices. VR goggles will enhance the viewer’s experience even further.

Originally created for limited viewership, it is made available to everyone so that more people can enjoy this content in such a difficult situation.

Sweet Coding e-learning with Pocky – GLICODE

The other tool is an educational app called GLICODE which allows users to learn basic coding skills in a fun way using Pocky. By arranging Pocky in different sequences, you can learn three basic coding fundamentals, SEQUENCE, LOOP and IF via GLICODE. GLICODE stages increase in difficulty as users progress and learn new coding principles. Coding is all about problem solving and there are many ways to reach the goal. Try and come up with an unique solution.

Since its initial launch in 2016 in Japan, GLICODE has generated attention in and outside of Japan. The Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications in Japan has also officially adopted GLICODE to be part of the ‘Popularisation of Programming’ initiative to integrate computer science education into elementary school curriculums since 2016.

GLICODE has been translated into English in 2017 and into Thai in 2018 to share the joy of learning with as many people as possible. GLICODE is now not only enjoyed at home but used as a learning resource at many elementary schools or institutions in Japan and Singapore.

“We believe that we are offering an opportunity to experience Pocky’s core value, ‘Share happiness!’ to our customers with these two contents even while Stay-at-Home order is set in place,” said HIROHISA TAMAI, Assistant Global Brand Manager, Ezaki Glico Co., Ltd. “Parents are stressed out with not being able to take their kids for outdoor activities and have them go to school. Currently we cannot shoot new videos in a situation where social distancing is required. After we thought about how we can support people with Pocky and what kind of occasions ‘Share happiness!’ can be offered to customers during this restricted period, we came up with the idea of delivering these existing contents, instead of simply delivering an encouraging message or video.”

Glico supports family bonding time by delivering ‘Share happiness!’ through fun and educational digital contents. Glico stands with families in getting through this tough time by practicing social distancing together.

#PockyVirtualTravel #OnlineEducationwithPocky #Sharehappiness

About Cacao Story 360

Cacao Story 360 is a digital video content with which users can virtually travel to a plantation and learn about cacao. Users can view a series of 9 videos and 1 interview with local farmers with their mobile phones.

* This content is available for mobile devices only.
* English is the only language available.

https://cp.glico.jp/glicodrone/738q4p5j2/en/pc.html

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About GLICODE

GLICODE is an app which allows users to learn basic coding skills in a fun way using Pocky. It is for sure to be enjoyed by not only children but also parents! Let’s clear all 39 stages! BTW… Remember to wash your hands before and after playing GLICODE!

Get coding today! Download GLICODE at:

About Glico Group

Ever since the launch in 1922 of the nutritious, Glico nutritious caramel in its distinctive red box, the business activities of Ezaki Glico Co., Ltd. adhered to the corporate philosophy of “Enhancing people’s health through food.” Upon the 70th anniversary of the Glico Group in 1992, this same spirit and dedication was incorporated into the revised corporate philosophy of “A Wholesome Life in the Best of Taste.” Glico caramel – the company’s first product – incorporates the innovative creativeness of Mr. Riichi Ezaki, the company’s founder. Ever since the beginning, the entire staff has likewise been heartily dedicated to further enhancing people’s health and quality of life. This has led to the expansion of business lines beyond confectionery to include ice cream products, processed foods, desserts, milk products, baby formula, food ingredients, and raw materials for cosmetic and health products.

https://www.glico.com/global/

About Glico Asia Pacific

Regional headquarters Glico Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd. was established in Singapore in 2017 to further our business across the APAC region. The region comprises of offices in Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines and Vietnam which support the development and sales of confectionery and ice cream products for the Asia Pacific.

https://www.glico.com/sg/

About Pocky

Pocky Chocolate was released in 1966 and promoted as the world’s first chocolate stick biscuit. Pocky is so shareable that you’ll want to share it with your friends and family any time, and anywhere. Pocky is all about ‘Share happiness!’ Let’s all share Pocky and bring happiness around the world.

http://pocky.glico.com/info/

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