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Atonarp announces innovative new metrology platform Aston, aimed at increasing yield, throughput, and efficiency in semiconductor manufacturing processes

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TOKYO, July 15, 2021 — Atonarp, a leading manufacturer of molecular sensing and diagnostics products for the semiconductor, healthcare, and pharma industries, today announced Aston, an innovative in-situ semiconductor metrology platform with an integrated plasma ionization source.

Atonarp's Aston is an innovative in-situ semiconductor metrology platform with an integrated plasma ionization source.
Atonarp’s Aston is an innovative in-situ semiconductor metrology platform with an integrated plasma ionization source.

Aston is a major evolution in metrology for semiconductor production processes, enabling in-situ molecular process control and allowing existing fabs to run more efficiently, driving higher output. Built from the ground up for semiconductor production, Aston is a robust platform that can replace multiple legacy tools and provide unprecedented levels of control across a comprehensive set of applications, including lithography, dielectric and conductive etch and deposition, chamber clean, chamber matching, and abatement.

"With Aston, we’ve seen unit process throughput increases exceeding 40% in certain applications – that’s a big improvement. Even a 1% improvement in overall fab throughput can add up to tens of millions of dollars a year in production for a typical fab," said Prakash Murthy, CEO, CTO, and founder of Atonarp.

"Retrofitting Aston to an existing production process tool can deliver greater throughput within just six to eight weeks, compared to up to a year when installing new production equipment," said Murthy. "This will materially help manufacturers increase their production levels and help to address the current shortage of semiconductor fab capacity."

Rapid, actionable endpoint detection (EPD) is the most efficient way to run a semiconductor tool and fab. Until now, EPD could not be deployed in many process steps because the required in-situ sensor would not survive the harsh process or chamber cleaning chemicals, or would alternatively suffer clogging from condensate deposits. Historically, fabs were forced to use a fixed time in order to ensure that a process was complete. Conversely, Aston optimizes production by detecting exactly when a process has finished, including chamber cleaning, which can reduce the required clean-time by up to 80%.

Aston is resistant to corrosive gases and gaseous contaminant condensates. It is more robust than existing solutions, featuring independent dual ionization sources – a classic electron impact ionization source and a filament-less plasma ionizer – that work reliably in the harsh conditions encountered in semiconductor production. This enables Aston to be used in-situ, in demanding environments where traditional electron ionizers would corrode and fail very rapidly.

Aston offers an interval between service events that is up to 100 times longer compared to legacy mass analyzers. It includes self-cleaning capability that eliminates the build-up resulting from the deposition of condensates present in certain processes.

Since Aston generates its own plasma, it works with or without process plasma present. This provides a clear advantage over optical emission spectroscopy metrology techniques, which require a plasma source to operate, making Aston ideal for ALD and certain metal deposition processes that may use a weak, pulsed, or no plasma for processing.

Aston also delivers improved process consistency by offering quantified, actionable, real-time data, facilitating powerful machine learning via artificial intelligence (AI) for the most demanding process applications. This is in addition to enhanced line and product yields, thanks to high accuracy, sensitivity, and repeatability for statistical analysis of real-time data and process chamber management.

Aston is primarily aimed at use with chemical vapour deposition (CVD) and etching applications, both of which are registering annual growth rates in their usage exceeding 13%. The spectrometer can either be installed within new process chambers during their assembly, or retrofitted into existing chambers already in operation.

Aston can also be used with Psi, an intelligent pressure controller developed by ATI Korea. After undergoing a comprehensive, multi-month technical feasibility evaluation, this combined solution was recently purchased by Samsung for an advanced process control application.

Aston is now available for evaluation and ordering, through either direct purchase or Atonarp’s global partner network.

About Atonarp

Atonarp is leading the digital transformation of molecular sensing and diagnostics for life sciences, pharmaceutical, and semiconductor markets. Powered by a unifying software platform and breakthrough innovations in optical and mass spectrometer technology, Atonarp products deliver real-time, actionable, comprehensive molecular profiling data. Led by a world-class team of experts in the development and commercialization of semiconductor, life sciences, and health diagnostic instruments, Atonarp has operations in Japan, the United States, and India. Learn more at https://atonarp.com. 

 

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HICOOL 2021 Global Entrepreneurship Competition (Preliminary Round) is Launched in Full Swing on July 10th

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BEIJING, July 11, 2021 — On July 10th, HICOOL 2021 Global Entrepreneurship Competition (Qualifying Round) is launched in full swing. A total of 1,237 startups shortlisted for the preliminary round compete off-line in Beijing and online in a global context in six major industries: New Generation Information Technology, Cultural Creativity, Medicine and Health, High-end Equipment, Artificial Intelligence/Fintech as well as New Energy/New Materials/Energy Saving and Environmental Protection.

As the most popular international entrepreneurship event this year, HICOOL 2021 Global Entrepreneurship Competition, with the theme of "Connect Startups Worldwide, Innovate Beijing Together", is hosted by Beijing Overseas Talents Association (BOTA). A total of 4,018 startups were received from 84 countries and regions around the world during the enrollment period. Upon online preliminary evaluation, a total of 1,237 startups have been successfully shortlisted for the preliminary round.

The Preliminary Round Kicks off with the "7+3" Roadshow

The preliminary round of the HICOOL 2021 Global Entrepreneurship Competition is organized in the mode of a "7+3" roadshow. The candidates fully demonstrate the characteristics of their respective entrepreneurial projects through a 7-minute brilliant presentation and elaboration. The judging mentors take 3 minutes to raise questions and comment on the candidates in terms of project background, operation status, development prospect, technical advantages, etc. The candidates are given the space and stage to showcase themselves through the comprehensive assessment and screening of startups so as to identify high-quality entrepreneurial projects.

Based on the official data from the Competition, among the over 1,000 startups qualified for the preliminary round, 281 are new generation information technology startups, 220 are medical and health startups, 200 are artificial intelligence/fintech startups, 204 are new energy/new materials/energy conservation and environmental protection startups, 238 are cultural creativity startups, and 94 are high-end equipment startups.

In terms of regional distribution, there are 715 overseas startups qualified for the preliminary round, accounting for 57.8%, while there are 522 domestic startups, accounting for 42.2%. Among them, 975 startups are from Asia Pacific, 133 startups are from Europe, 105 startups are from America, 14 startups are from Oceania and 10 startups are from Africa.

In terms of startup stages, 829 startups qualified for the preliminary round are in the maker stage, accounting for 67.02%; 408 startups in the growth stage, accounting for 32.98%. Among them, there are 577 overseas maker stage startups and 138 overseas growth stage startups; 252 domestic maker stage startups and 270 domestic growth stage startups.

The Competition provides overall process resource supports. To provide more entrepreneurial resources for the competing projects, the HICOOL All-in-One Solution Startup Ecosystem is made available to all competing projects free of charge throughout the competition period, including policy research, demand matching, business counseling, talent salon, venture capital matchmaking, government and corporate seminars, etc., providing comprehensive resource support for the candidates.

Gather Talents by Competition to Create Innovation and Entrepreneurship Ecosystem

The "HICOOL Global Entrepreneur Summit and Entrepreneurship Competition" is a comprehensive international talent event focusing on entrepreneurship competitions at home and abroad. According to the information released by the Organizing Committee of the Competition, the preliminary round of HICOOL 2021 Global Entrepreneurship Competition covers over 20 offline and online events in Shunyi District, with a total coverage of more than 1,000 startups. To attract global entrepreneurial talents to Beijing for development, grasp the major opportunities of construction of the "Two Districts", promote the construction of international talent communities, create an innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem, and assist in the construction of Beijing International Science and Technology Innovation Center, HICOOL and the Shunyi District Government are jointly exploring a series of implementation policy support, including enterprise rent subsidies, SME plant renovation, equipment renewal subsidies, science and technology research and development and results transformation incentives, national high-tech enterprise incentives and other multi-dimensional, multi-disciplinary and multi-level policies and privileges.

The Competition focuses on the industrial layout of the 14th Five-Year Plan of Beijing, highlights the global innovation and entrepreneurship trends and links the top elements of global science and technology innovation, serves the innovation and entrepreneurship at home and abroad, empowers the emerging power of Beijing and makes contribution to the future of science and technology.

For more information, please visit HICOOL.

Media Contact: fuguiping@hicool.com

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IS3NA Announces the 2021 Virtual Symposium

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SAN DIEGO, July 10, 2021 — Through International Roundtable (IRT) meetings, IS3NA (The International Society of Nucleosides, Nucleotides and Nucleic Acids) brings together established scientists and younger investigators from around the world, encouraging national and international collaborations on research and applications among academic, industrial, governmental, and private institutional organizations. IS3NA acts as a mediator for communication, cooperation, and understanding between scientists of all nationalities.

This connection supports the advancement of understanding the impact of nucleic acids in a plethora of cutting-edge scientific questions, ranging from the origins of life to the development of novel therapeutics. Therefore, it is vitally important to remain connected despite being physically apart. As the International Roundtable meeting was unable to be held in person for the regularly scheduled IRT meeting in 2020 due to the pandemic, IS3NA is pivoting to an online symposium in 2021.

IS3NA-IRT Virtual Symposium 2021, Phosphates Run the World: Chemical Biology and Applications of Nucleosides, Nucleotides and Nucleic Acids, will gather attendees to discuss innovative research in medicinal chemistry, biochemistry, physicochemistry, and molecular biology, as well as synthetic and therapeutic applications of nucleosides nucleotides, and oligonucleotides/nucleic acids.

The meeting will be held August 26-27, 2021, and is open to both members and nonmembers. This gathering will include fascinating sessions and discussions. Virtual social meetups and networking opportunities have been scheduled throughout each day to provide the opportunity for attendees to enjoy profound scientific discussions and satisfying connections with friends and colleagues around the world.

To serve the needs of their broad, globally based audience as much as possible, IS3NA has thoughtfully considered program scheduling. For additional convenience, presentations will be made available for on-demand viewing, dependent on allowance from speakers to rebroadcast their presentations. Virtual posters will also be available for on-demand viewing, as they are an integral part of the meeting.

The exceptional lineup of speakers includes respected authorities in the field from around the world. The keynote presenter, Kelvin K. Ogilvie, Ph.D., will be discussing Therapeutic Nucleosides and the Evolution of Oligonucleotide Synthesis. Ogilvie is a leading expert on biotechnology, bioorganic chemistry, and genetic engineering, and is the author of 12 patents, including one for Ganciclovir. He was part of the BioLogicals team that developed the "Gene Machine" (1980), an automated process for the manufacture of DNA, which made it possible to build DNA sequences in a matter of hours rather than in months.

Attendees will also hear from IS3NA’s President, Mano Manoharan, Ph.D., Senior Vice President of Drug Innovation at Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, and IS3NA’s Immediate Past President, Masad J. Damha, Ph.D., FCIC, Distinguished James McGill Professor of Chemistry at McGill University, along with many other leading experts who will discuss intriguing topics in the field.

Those wishing to attend can register here.

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Geri Beaty

Phone: 619-795-9458 | Email: info@is3na.org

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BGI Statement in Response to Reuters Report

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SHENZHEN, China, July 9, 2021 — BGI is aware of reports in Reuters regarding the company’s non-invasive prenatal test (NIPT test) – NIFTY (Non-Invasive Fetal TrisomY).

BGI’s NIPT tests have been used around the world to identify genetic conditions in pregnancy. These tests provide doctors with the scientific basis to assist millions of pregnant women, leading to better health outcomes and, in some cases, saved lives.

The research that BGI has undertaken collaboratively with some of the world’s leading academic and scientific institutions has led to major medical breakthroughs that will benefit the world for many decades to come.

As a leader in life science and gene technology, BGI is committed to improving health outcomes worldwide. That is and always has been the company’s mission. Assertions that BGI is motivated by anything other than the advancement of health outcomes are both deeply disappointing and factually incorrect.

These are the facts:

  • BGI has never been asked to provide, nor has it provided data from its NIFTY test to Chinese authorities for national security or national defense security purposes.
  • Contrary to the report by Reuters, DNA data collected from prenatal tests on women outside China are not stored in China’s gene bank. All NIPT data collected overseas are stored in BGI’s laboratory in Hong Kong and are destroyed after five years, as stipulated by General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
  • Contrary to assertions by Reuters, BGI’s NIPT test was developed solely by BGI – not in partnership with China’s military.
  • At no stage throughout the testing or research process does BGI have access to any identifiable personal data or the ability to match that data with personal records.
  • Wherever BGI undertakes research, the company strictly comply with local laws, guidelines, and protocols, while adhering to internationally recognized ethical standards.
  • The data privacy standards BGI applies to its research meet strict national and international requirements, including the GDPR in the European Union.
  • BGI collaborates with many academic and research organizations not just in China, but also with many of the world’s most renowned institutions in the US, UK, and Europe. These collaborations have led to significant advances in medical science that improve population health outcomes around the world.

BGI is a global organization driven by innovation, focused on precision medical research, and a desire to curb the harm of major diseases on humans worldwide.

Since its foundation in 1999, BGI has maintained a consistent track record of applying the strictest ethical standards and protection of data privacy and security. We established the Institute of Review Board of Bioethics and Biosafety (BGI-IRB) to recognize, advocate, and guide BGI’s life science research and technological applications.

We are proud of the achievements that our scientists have delivered, and we are committed to continuing to work with our partners around the globe to drive new advancements in life science and healthcare.

 

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Reckitt and Shopee support Vietnamese in fight against pandemic with ‘Protection Starts From Within’ campaign

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Reckitt’s first multi-brand regional Super Brand Day on Shopee equips shoppers with health, hygiene, and nutrition tips along with exclusive deals

HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam, July 5, 2021 — Reckitt, the global leader in health, hygiene and nutrition, partners with Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan to launch its first "Protection Starts From Within" regional initiative held across six markets. This collaboration aims to help families better protect their health and well-being by sharing educational content and tips on health, hygiene and nutrition. It will be launched on 6-8 July as part of Reckitt’s Super Brand Day campaign in Vietnam, where shoppers can also access Reckitt’s wide portfolio of family care essentials on Shopee Mall.

Reckitt and Shopee support Vietnamese in fight against pandemic with ‘Protection Starts From Within’ campaign
Reckitt and Shopee support Vietnamese in fight against pandemic with ‘Protection Starts From Within’ campaign

As the battle with COVID-19 persists, families are still placing high importance on upholding strict hygiene standards and ensuring proper nourishment is provided for. In times like this, more are turning to brands they can trust to meet their daily needs. Based on the Kantar Brand Footprint report, brands such as Dettol by Reckitt have been chosen over 1 billion times by consumers in 2020.

To meet the growing demand for health, hygiene, and nutrition products online, Reckitt is constantly innovating to ensure that shoppers get the best experience from the brand. The brand will also educate customers about protecting and nourishing the family during Shopee Live on 8th July at 12pm. They will also share exclusive product tips and best practices for family protection through an educational microsite.

Muksitul Islam, ASEAN eCommerce Director at Reckitt, says, "We have seen the tremendous growth of our business online and are committed to serving the needs of customers. Reckitt is proud to partner Shopee in our regional Super Brand Day to reach more consumers across the region and in Vietnam. They can be assured of convenient and quick access to our entire portfolio of well-loved brands including Enfa A+, Durex, Dettol that will help meet their needs. Through Shopee’s engagement tools, our customers can also look forward to learning valuable tips on Reckitt’s products, as well as best practices through a fun and engaging way."

Ian Ho, Regional Managing Director at Shopee, says, "We understand that many people are still worried about the pandemic, and more are staying home to shop online for essentials. As part of the 7.7 Mid-Year Sale to give shoppers greater value, we’re glad to partner with Reckitt to provide a wide variety of trusted household brands delivered directly to their home. As e-commerce grows to become an integral part of life, Shopee will continue to work with globally-trusted brands like Reckitt to ensure that shoppers can get convenient access to all that they need."

From 6-8 July, Reckitt will roll out exclusive Covid-19 household protection deals on Shopee Mall, providing shoppers with the best value and deals on their entire portfolio of brands through exclusive bundle set worth 3 billion VN Dong, including:

  • Exclusive Gift with Purchase: All orders come with an exclusive gift with purchase such as T-shirts, raincoat, canvas tote bag, baby wipes or baby 2-in-1 shower gel
  • Top spender lucky prizes: Two lucky top spenders will stand a chance to win a Robot Vacuum Cleaner worth 7 million VN Dong on 8 July
  • Up to 30% off all Reckitt products: All products from Durex, Enfa and Dettol will be entitled for an attractive discount of up to 30%

    Find out more about Reckitt’s Protection Starts Within campaign here

    Download the Shopee app for free on the App Store or Google Play Store.

    About Reckitt

    Reckitt is a global leading consumer health, hygiene and nutrition company. Driven by a purpose to build healthier lives and happier homes, Reckitt has operations in over 60 countries. From the foundations of wellness and infant nutrition, to the fundamentals of a hygienic home, our global brands help people live healthier, happier lives.

    Reckitt’s unique culture is at the heart of its success. Its drive to achieve, passion to outperform and commitment to quality and scientific excellence are manifested in the work of over 40,000 Reckitt employees worldwide.

    About Shopee

    Shopee is the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia & Taiwan. Shopee connects shoppers, brands and sellers across Asia and other fast-growing markets, empowering anyone to buy and sell anywhere and at any time.

    Shopee offers an easy, secure, and engaging experience that is enjoyed by millions of people daily. It offers a wide product assortment, supported by integrated payments and logistics, as well as popular entertainment features tailored for each market. Shopee is also a key contributor to the region’s digital economy with a firm commitment to helping brands and entrepreneurs succeed in e-commerce.

    Shopee is a part of Sea Limited (NYSE:SE), a leading global consumer internet company. In addition to Shopee, Sea’s other core businesses include its digital entertainment arm, Garena, and digital financial services arm, SeaMoney. Sea’s mission is to better the lives of consumers and small businesses with technology.

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    Pandemic fight, economy among China topics of interest in survey

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    BEIJING, July 2, 2021 — A report from chinadaily.com.cn:

    An online survey which began in February by China Daily and its global media outlets found that China’s anti-pandemic experience and economic development were the top topics global netizens are most interested in.

    A collaborative video project invited foreign reporters to ask questions. China Daily reporters asked top experts to give their answers in a video series.
    A collaborative video project invited foreign reporters to ask questions. China Daily reporters asked top experts to give their answers in a video series.

    The survey serves as a barometer of how people worldwide view China. It asked them to choose the China-related topics they are most interested in.

    The participating overseas media organizations, including Russia’s Sputnik News Agency, Belarus’s Telegraph Agency, Kazakhstan’s DKN World News and Mongolia’s Montsame News Agency, published the questionnaire online to collect responses from their readers.

    In the survey, 21.6 percent of the respondents said China’s battle against COVID-19 was the topic they were most interested in, followed by China’s economic development (20.7 percent), poverty alleviation (18.4 percent), foreign policy and foreign affairs (16.8 percent).

    As this year marks the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of China, how the CPC works was also another topic of interest. According to the survey, many readers want to know more about the Party’s vision and management.

    Other topics on the questionnaire included science, culture and education, and infrastructure construction.

    Apart from the online questionnaire, global media organizations also submitted written statements, which indicated the media industry has areas of interest in common.

    Kamila Sagyntkan from Business Kazakhstan and the DKNews Agency said China’s success in combating the COVID-19 pandemic has offered practical ways to respond to the health emergency.

    Ibrahim Kamal Malas, editor for Abu Dhab’s Al-Ain News, described China as the engine of the world’s industry. "With its embrace of emerging new technology, from hydrogen fuel cars to bio-technology and medical engineering, China gained the confidence of the world after it was able to control the COVID-19 in a record time."

    The global media community is also closely watching China’s economic development and poverty alleviation.

    Victoria Polikarpova from Russia’s Sputnik News Agency expected China to finance plans to deepen economic reforms, with a focus on research.

    Nithini Yuthara, from the Sri Lanka online news portal Sri Lanka Mirror, acknowledged China’s importance in trade as China has heavily invested in development projects under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, which could enhance Sri Lanka’s connectivity to Central Asia.

    Aliza Anees from Pakistan’s Dawn.com said he was impressed by the significant progress China has made in poverty reduction over the past 40 years and expressed his hope that his country can learn from China’s experience.

    A collaborative video project invited foreign reporters to ask questions. China Daily reporters in Beijing asked top experts to give their answers in a video series, which are available for viewing on the China Daily website and app.

    https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202107/01/WS60ddcc7ba310efa1bd65f428.html

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    Registration for HICOOL 2021 Global Entrepreneurship Competition concluded, over 4,000 global projects are in head-to-head Competition

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    BEIJING, July 2, 2021 — Recently, the registration for HICOOL 2021 Global Entrepreneurship Competition has concluded. After two months of project solicitation, the total number of projects registered has reached 4,018, a year-on-year increase of 98.32% compared with 2,026 of last year. A total of 5,077 applicants from 5 major competition regions of 84 countries and regions will compete with each other, among which 25% are foreign nationals. At present, the online preliminary evaluation has started. In the next two months, competitors will compete for the final prize through a series of competitions including preliminaries, semi-finals and finals.

    In terms of the overall registration of this year, both the number of projects registered for the competition and the number of talents have increased compared with the same period of last year. Geographically, 3,051 projects are from the Asia-Pacific region, 520 from Europe, 339 from North America, and 70 from Oceania. In addition, there are 29 projects from Africa and 9 projects from South America. The entire competition spans 16 venues of five major competition regions, with a wide range of distribution.

    Compared with that of the first year, this year’s competition opened up the domestic group for the first time, which has greatly stimulated the enthusiasm of domestic entrepreneurs. Statistics showed that the number of overseas registrations is 2,115, accounting for 53% of the total. The number of domestic registrations is 1,903, accounting for 47% of the total. The projects for competition cover a wide range of disciplines and fields. This year’s competition revolves around the industrial layout of Beijing’s "14th Five-Year Plan" and focuses on the development frontiers of six major industries. Among them, areas such as the new generation of information technology, healthcare, artificial intelligence/fintech are still the mainstream in this year’s competition. In addition, the number of projects registered in the fields of cultural creativity, new energy/new materials/energy conservation and environmental protection, high-end equipment is steadily on the increase.

    In terms of the project type, a total of 3,208 projects registered this year are in maker group, accounting for 80%. 810 projects are in growth group, accounting for 20%. Compared with those of the last year, all of them have presented a steady growth. In addition, the number of projects registered through recommendation of talent scout this year has reached 3,235, accounting for 81% (among which 1,800 projects are recommended by individual talent scout, accounting for 45%; 1,435 projects are recommended by institution talent scout, accounting for 36%). 783 projects registered without recommendation, accounting for 19%. On the whole, the number of projects registered through recommendation of talent scout has shown a certain upward trend this year.

    In terms of the talent data, 5,077 participants this year come from 84 countries and regions including China, the United States, Russia, Germany, the United Kingdom, France, Italy, Canada, Australia, Israel, Finland, South Korea, Japan, India, Singapore, Malaysia, Brazil, Poland, Turkey and Nigeria, covering many core countries and cities around the world. In terms of the gender distribution, 77% of participants are male and 23% are female. The majority of them are still male entrepreneurs. In terms of the age distribution, entrepreneurs born in the 80s and 90s are still the main force. The entrepreneurial consciousness of the post-00s and pre-70s has gradually increased, and the number of post-70s entrepreneurs is quite stable.

    In terms of the participants’ academic background, 20% are doctoral degree holders and 33% are master degree holders. Since the competition has successfully attracted the attention and won the support of many key universities around the world this year, the number of undergraduate entrepreneurs has significantly increased, accounting for 38%. In addition, participants maintain a high academic background as a whole, graduating from world-class universities such as MIT, Oxford University and Stanford University, as well as domestic first-class universities such as Tsinghua University, Peking University, and University of Science and Technology of China.

    According to the organizing committee, the projects registered this time will not only compete for various awards, but also have the opportunity to join the HICOOL ecosystem, that is, the sustainable, all-in-one solution platform created by HICOOL. With its full assistance, participants can realize their dream of innovation and entrepreneurship. The platform is aligned to the global mainstream science and technology incubation acceleration model, which integrates Global Entrepreneur Summit and Entrepreneurship Competition, Service Manager, Business College, Industrial Park, Fund and HICOOL @online. Projects and talents are imported from the Summit and Competition, accelerated through Business College, and with the help of dedicated Service Manager, project development clusters at different levels will form. Industrial Park will maximize the agglomeration effect and leverage on fund investment to help startups leap forward by getting proper funding support.

    HICOOL 2021 Global Entrepreneurship Competition is a global entrepreneurial competition hosted by the Beijing Overseas Talents Association. With the theme of "Connect Startups Worldwide, Innovate Beijing Together", this competition is centered on entrepreneurs, participants from overseas group and domestic group will compete for 140 awards (Out of the total prize of RMB 100 million, the 1st prize is RMB 2 million, 2nd prize RMB 1 million, 3rd prize RMB 500,000 and the honorary award RMB 200,000). Top investors and corporates as well as well-known mentors will be invited to provide counseling and facilitation for participating projects. In the meantime, the organizing committee will continue to empower Beijing entrepreneurs and offer a full range of "Beijing services" covering talent settlement, children’s education, medical coverage, and talent apartments.

    For more information, please visit HICOOL.

    Media Contact: fuguiping@hicool.com

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    BLS International partners with Knowledge Catalyst to issue Digital Health Certificates

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    This partnership aims to provide passengers a seamless cross-border travel experience with a reliable digital health certificate

    SINGAPORE, June 24, 2021 — BSE and NSE listed (BSE: 540073; NSE: BLS), BLS International, a trusted global tech-enabled services partner for governments and citizens, announced today that it has entered into a partnership agreement with a Singapore-based company, Knowledge Catalyst to provide Digital Health Certificates also known as HealthCerts, for passengers travelling to and from Singapore.

    Effective immediately, BLS will start issuing HealthCerts in Singapore. HealthCerts is a set of digital standards and schema for issuing digital COVID-19 Pre-Departure Test (PDT) results certificates that are in line with international standards and the Singapore Government’s requirements. The HealthCerts schema was developed in collaboration with the Government Technology Agency (GovTech) and Ministry of Health (MOH) of Singapore. Further, these HealthCerts are tamper-proof and traceable. Currently, they are issued directly to travellers in the form of a QR code, and can be downloaded onto their mobile devices. These QR codes will enable authorities to easily verify that the PDT results have been issued by accredited healthcare institutions and allow them to confirm the authenticity of the certificates before granting border access.

    With the ongoing ease in travel restrictions, there has been resumption of global travel. Keeping the wellbeing and safety of travellers as well as citizens in mind, many countries are allowing visitors’ entry with verified health certificates. Such solutions are welcoming as it provides a seamless verification process for both travellers and authorities.

    Commenting on the partnership, Mr. Shikhar Aggarwal, Joint Managing Director, BLS International, said, "There is an immense need for such initiatives for the comfort of travellers and authorities to facilitate ease in travelling as countries are opening their borders. We are excited about this partnership with Knowledge Catalyst to provide a seamless cross-border travel experience with reliable digital health certificates. Since both inbound and outbound travellers in Singapore are required to have health certificates, BLS has begun the project focusing on inbound travellers to Singapore and outbound travellers traveling from Singapore to Spain, Italy and India, our existing client governments in Singapore."

    Mr Rudy J. Rahardjo, CEO of Knowledge Catalyst, expressed, "Being at the forefront of such technology has allowed Knowledge Catalyst to build global partnerships with key stakeholders around the world. We are excited to be partnering with BLS international to facilitate travellers travelling to and from Singapore in meeting safe travel requirements."

    About BLS International

    BLS International Services Ltd. a trusted global tech-enabled services partner for governments and citizens, having an impeccable reputation for setting benchmarks in the domain of visa, passport, consular, citizen, e-governance, attestation, biometric, e-visa and retail services since 2005. The company is recognized as ‘Best under a Billion’ company" by Forbes Asia and ranked amongst Fortune India’s Next 500 companies.

    The company works with over 46 client governments including Diplomatic Missions, Embassies & Consulates and leverages technology and processes that ensure data security. The Company now has an extensive network of more than 12,000 centres globally with a robust strength of over 15,000 employees and associates that provides consular, biometrics and citizen services. BLS has processed over 52 million applications till date globally.

    BLS International adheres to ISO 9001:2015 certified for Quality Management Systems; ISO 27001:2013 certified for Information Security Management Systems; ISO 14001:2015 certified for Environmental Management Systems; ISO/ IEC 45001:2018 certified for Occupational Safety and Health; ISO / IEC 20000-1:2011 certified for IT Service Management; ISO 26000:2010 certified for Social Responsibility; ISO 23026:2015 certified for System Engineering and Management Requirements; ISO/IEC 28000:2017 certified for Supply Chain Management System; ISO/IEC  27002: 2013 certified for Management of Information Security; ISO 31000: 2018 certified for Risk Management; ISO 27001:2013 certified for Risk Management of Information.

    BLS International is the only listed company in this domain with operations in 66 countries.

    BSE: 540073; NSE: BLS; MSE: BLS. Website: www.blsinternational.com

    About Knowledge Catalyst

    Knowledge Catalyst is a technology company headquartered in Singapore, that specialises in harnessing the blockchain technology to create opportunities and value-add stakeholders within industries. Apart from their solution for the health and travel ecosystem, the company also deploy solutions in the education and talent ecosystem to address the widening gaps of equitable learning and the future of work. Founded in 2018, Knowledge Catalyst has issued over 13,000 credentials to over 300 organizations across Asia.

    Website: www.knowledgecatalyst.io

    For Further information, please contact:

    BLS International

    Vaishali Sharma
    Global Head – Corporate Communications
    Email:     vaishali.s@blsinternational.net
    Telephone: +91 11 43750006

    Knowledge Catalyst

    Keller Goh
    Chief Operation Officer
    Email:     keller@knowledgecatalyst.io
    Telephone: +65 6966 2301

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    CGTN: What does a people-centered philosophy mean for China?

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    BEIJING, June 19, 2021 — In China’s fight against COVID-19, more than 39 million members of the Communist Party of China (CPC) fought the virus on the frontline while over 13 million volunteers rendered their services at the community level. Nearly 400 of them laid down their lives in the process of saving others.

    United as one and determined to save every life at all costs, China has been one of the most successful in containing the virus.

    This is one vivid example that demonstrates China’s commitment to a people-centered philosophy.

    Rooted in history
    Adherence to a people-centered philosophy has been the key to CPC’s success in the past 100 years. From 57 members represented by 13 deputies at the first National Congress in 1921, the CPC has grown into a 91-million-strong entity that governs a country of 1.4 billion people.

    Laying the basis of socialism with Chinese characteristics, the CPC led China to overcome obstacles in the way of its development, helping it stand on its feet and grow stronger till it eventually became the world’s second-largest economy.

    "People are the creators of history. They are the fundamental force that determines our Party and the country’s future," said Chinese President Xi Jinping, also general secretary of the CPC Central Committee.

    Commitment to the world
    As COVID-19 continues to ravage the world, many countries have restricted grain exports. Resultantly, the number of people facing acute food insecurity hit 155 million last year – the highest in last five years.

    However, China is doing its part to ensure global food security by reducing grain imports and moderately increasing the exports of wheat and rice. It also continues to assist other developing countries within the framework of South-South cooperation.

    Domestically, China met its poverty alleviation target by the end of 2020, lifting nearly 100 million people out of poverty over the past eight years.

    In the next five years, China plans to take a series of measures, such as improving people’s incomes, boosting employment and building a high-quality education system.

    "To ensure that the people enjoy a happy life is the ultimate goal of all our work and is an important manifestation of our Party’s fundamental purpose of serving the people wholeheartedly," Xi said.

    Xi has constantly urged the CPC members to stay true to the Party’s founding mission, which is to serve the people.

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    Happiness Biotech Launched Beta Version Of Happy Buy International, Promoting Cross-border E-Commerce SaaS Services

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    NANPING, China, June 18, 2021 — Happiness Biotech Group Limited (the "Company" or Nasdaq: HAPP), an innovative China-based nutraceutical and dietary supplements producer and e-commerce services provider, announced today that the Company launched the beta version of official site of Happy Buy International https://www.happybuy.vip, mainly promoting its cross-border e-commerce SaaS services.

    The SaaS system of Happy Buy opens ports for suppliers, marketing promoters and consumers respectively to meet the needs of each party at the same time. For suppliers, they can upload their own products on our platform and set up their own commission schedule for distribution to open up fission sales channels. And the marketing promoters obtain the sales reward by attracting consumers to the products links from our platform and complete the sales through various forms of marketing campaign on the Internet. Under the collaborative operation of the above two means, the products will be displayed in various forms of interaction in front of their interested consumers, and meet the practical needs of consumers in the most vertical and efficient way.

    "Since the global economy has been seriously affected by COVID-19,we decided to launch the official site of Happy Buy International and introduce our cross-border e-commerce SaaS services to the world. Happy Buy is expected to provide many employment opportunities for people to start their own businesses at home. They can promote and sell products at home through live streaming, self-made video and graphic, content sharing, etc. Happy Buy also expects to expand channels for the suppliers to sell their products in the current market that has been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

    The Company will mainly use TikTok to promote Happy Buy International. In China, the development of e-commerce has entered the era of "Interest E-commerce" led by Douyin (TikTok in China). The consumption mode of e-commerce has evolved from traditional passive search to using content to actively excavate consumption demand. With the experience on Douyin, we have strong confidence in the development of Happy Buy International on TikTok," said Mr. Xuezhu Wang, CEO of the Company.

    About Happiness Biotech Group Limited

    Headquartered in Nanping, China, Happiness Biotech Group Limited has two business segments: nutraceutical and dietary supplements and e-commerce. The nutrition and dietary supplements business is focusing on the research, development, manufacture and marketing of various products made from Chinese herbal extracts and other ingredients. Over the past 17 years, we have established a product portfolio consisting of 32 PRC National Medical Products Administration registered "Blue-Cap" SKUs of nutraceutical and dietary supplements products. Our e-commerce business focuses on providing e-commerce solutions and services for small and medium-sized enterprises. Our mission for the e-commerce segment is to constantly enable small and medium-sized enterprises to fully leverage the power of e-commerce to grow rapidly. For more information, please visit: www.happ.org.cn

    Forward-Looking Statements

    This press release contains forward-looking statements as defined by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements include statements concerning plans, objectives, goals, strategies, future events or performance, and underlying assumptions and other statements that are other than statements of historical facts. When the Company uses words such as "may, "will, "intend," "should," "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "project," "estimate" or similar expressions that do not relate solely to historical matters, it is making forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties that may cause the actual results to differ materially from the Company’s expectations discussed in the forward-looking statements. These statements are subject to uncertainties and risks including, but not limited to, the following:  the Company’s goals and strategies; the Company’s future business development; product and service demand and acceptance; changes in technology; economic conditions; reputation and brand; the impact of competition and pricing; government regulations; fluctuations in general economic and business conditions in China, the COVID-19 outbreak and its impact on our operations and assumptions underlying or related to any of the foregoing and other risks contained in reports filed by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission.  For these reasons, among others, investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance upon any forward-looking statements in this press release. Additional factors are discussed in the Company’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, which are available for review at www.sec.gov. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly revise these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances that arise after the date hereof.

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