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Sapphire Technologies to Generate Electricity Using Waste Energy at Liquefied Natural Gas Terminal in Japan

This project marks Sapphire Technologies’ plans to harness wasted pressure energy on a global scale

CERRITOS, US – News Direct – 6 September 2022 – Sapphire Technologies, developer and manufacturer of pressure energy recovery systems, and TB Global Technologies Ltd., have installed first-of-kind FreeSpin® In-Line Turboexpanders which are under completion at a liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal in Japan. The FreeSpin systems are designed to generate electricity using waste energy from natural gas pressure letdown at the terminal station.

The two FreeSpin® In-Line Turboexpanders are designed to generate a combined 405 kilowatts of power and a maximum of 3.5 gigawatt-hours of electricity each year; in turn offsetting 2,700 tons of carbon dioxide equivalent, comparable to 5,700 barrels of oil consumed. FreeSpin systems are planned to be installed throughout the natural gas network, providing operators with a cost-effective solution to generate high-value electricity.

“We have great respect for TB Global Technologies Ltd., and we’re thrilled to be working with a company with such impressive experience in LNG technologies,” said Freddie Sarhan, CEO at Sapphire Technologies. “We plan on continuing to develop new and cost effective solutions to harness wasted pressure energy on a global scale.”

Sapphire Technologies is driving global decarbonization through developing and manufacturing energy recovery systems that harness the power of gas expansion to produce reliable and clean electricity. Sapphire Technologies’ systems are designed to convert energy wasted in pressure reduction processes into electric power without interrupting operations. By recovering this wasted pressure energy, Sapphire Technologies helps customers reduce carbon emissions, meet ESG goals, offset electrical costs and achieve substantial financial returns. For additional information visit: https://www.sapphiretechnologies.com.

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Less than 50% of asthma patients feel their condition is well managed, Economist Impact study finds

A new study and survey by Economist Impact, with the support of GSK, shows the continuing work that needs to be done to improve quality of life for people living with asthma.

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM – Media OutReach – 6 September 2022 – In the last 15 years the prevalence of asthma has increased by approximately 3.6%. The aftermath of covid-19 has left many vulnerable, with 56% of survey respondents stating that the pandemic has made managing their asthma more challenging. Just as health systems are trying to recuperate and on much leaner budgets, climate change is adding further stress. There urgently needs to be a coordinated global response to better manage the condition.

Poorly controlled asthma has a much higher economic burden than well managed asthma. Adults with frequent asthma exacerbations need more hospital care, and so are experiencing missed workdays and productivity losses at a higher rate (average 13 days a year). Compare that to those with controlled asthma, for whom these rates are similar to that of healthy people.

The FUture of RespiraTory HEalth Readiness (FURTHER) Initiative is a globally relevant effort to address important questions on the future landscape of chronic respiratory disease. Every breath you take: Taking the patient voice FURTHER in their asthma journey is a report that focuses on asthma, launching today at the ERS International Congress 2022. The report highlights a persistent problem in getting consistent, high-quality care and solutions for respiratory issues, one of the most prevalent and economically damaging non-communicable diseases in the world.

Economist Impact carried out a survey of asthma patients spanning 13 countries , looking at how they perceived their current treatment, as well as what hope they had for future care.

Key findings from the patient survey:

  1. More than 20% of respondents had been admitted twice to hospital for an asthma-related reason
  2. Less than 50% of respondents were satisfied with their current asthma treatment plan, or felt that their condition was well managed
  3. Around 30% of patients claimed they did not adhere to their prescribed treatment due to financial constraints
  4. 74% wished there was better asthma patient education in their community
  5. More than a third of respondents expressed an interest in environmentally-friendly treatment options such as green inhalers

There is no gold standard for asthma diagnosis, and treatment options and approaches can vary. This survey highlights some of the needs and gaps along a patient’s asthma journey that still exist, and warrant continued efforts to improve asthma care.

Alongside the survey, the FURTHER initiative brought together experts from across the scientific, medical and patient community to deliberate and discuss the current state of asthma care and establish four actionable recommendations to benefit patients globally.

1. Educate patients so they can help themselves

It is estimated 70-90% of people using asthma inhalers make mistakes with use. The panel reported that a lack of patient education is an influential factor in the mismanagement of asthma globally. It is crucial to ensure better education for asthma patients so that they have a better understanding of their disease, its triggers and its treatment. Together with HCPs, patients can then truly participate in their care and find a plan that will work best for them. Patient empowerment ensures that patient voices are valued and treatment plans can be adhered to. It is not about patients having decision-making autonomy on when to take their medication or react to symptoms, but about equipping them with the resources and tools to better understand and manage their condition.

2. Giving clear, simple guidelines for HCPs globally

The expert panel agreed that adherence to both national and global guidelines in practice was alarmingly poor, for example, one study revealing that only 40% of physicians in Hong Kong followed guidelines for prescribing and assessing asthma control. This is due, in part, to current guidelines not being accessible, financially viable, concise, or practical enough for most physicians. Better education for physicians around asthma is required to enable asthma to be diagnosed as early as possible, as well as ensuring accurate prescription and treatment recommendations for patients living with asthma. Training in concepts around motivational communication can enable physicians to better understand patient needs and reasons for poor adherence, and tailor information and advice accordingly.

3. Diversity in clinical and patient care guidelines

The direction and focus of guidelines is often dictated by a core group of experts and specialists and rely heavily on data from randomised clinical trials. As a result, guidelines are often not patient friendly, or well perceived or adopted by the wider asthma community. The process of guideline development and dissemination should ideally involve regular communication and interaction between specialists, GPs and patients to assess their values and needs.

4. A renewed focus on holistic, personalised asthma care

Given the complexity of asthma, and the further complications that comorbidities could have on its management, it is essential that treatment decisions adopt a holistic, multidisciplinary, patient-centric approach to care. Consistent, preventive and proactive treatment is a cornerstone of asthma management and changing patient behaviour to optimise control of risk factors is key. The use of personalised asthma action plans (PAAPs) can ensure that better asthma control and quality of life is achievable through consideration of the individual complexities and context that may impact the management of asthma on a case by case basis.

Commenting on the report, Rob Cook, Clinical Director, Health Policy and insights at Economist Impact, said: “There have been a lot of advances in the treatment of asthma, many of which have dramatically improved the quality of life of patients. Nevertheless, with external factors exacerbating symptoms, it is our duty to keep striving for better care. By examining global standards and guidelines, we can push for the future of medicine – personalised care plans. As new and greener technologies come to market, it is an exciting time to re-structure patient advocacy on a global scale.”

To read the full report, go to thefurtherinitiative.com

The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.

About Every breath you take: Taking the patient voice FURTHER in their asthma journey

is an Economist Impact report, with the support of GSK. This report aims to examine the different opportunities and challenges that adult patients with asthma face, while exploring the role that health systems, local and international guidelines, and contextual factors like comorbidities and provider-patient relationships play in shaping these experiences. Our research combined an evidence and literature review, two expert panel meetings, a patient survey spanning 13 countries (Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Italy, Mexico, Philippines, South Africa, Spain, Thailand, Turkey, UK), and in-depth interviews. The report is launched at the on a panel discussion on September 6th, 2022, speakers include:

  • Olivia Fulton, research and policy volunteer, Asthma UK and the British Lung Foundation, UK
  • Dr Nicole Hass, PhD, MPH, MBS, MSc patient access and stakeholder engagement, Spain
  • Dr Kim Lavoie, PhD, FCPA, FABMR co-director, Montreal Behavioural Medicine Centre, Canada
  • Moderated by Rob Cook, clinical director, Health Policy and Insights, Economist Impact

About Economist Impact

Economist Impact combines the rigour of a think-tank with the creativity of a media brand to engage a globally influential audience. We believe that evidence-based insights can open debate, broaden perspectives and catalyse progress. The services offered by Economist Impact previously existed within The Economist Group as separate entities, including EIU Thought Leadership, EIU Public Policy, Economist Events and SignalNoise.

Our track record spans 75 years across 205 countries. Along with creative storytelling, events expertise, design-thinking solutions and market-leading media products, we produce framework design, benchmarking, economic and social impact analysis, forecasting and scenario modelling, making Economist Impact’s offering unique in the marketplace. Visit for more information.

About GSK

GSK is a global biopharma company with a purpose to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. For more information, please visit .

Sunlight Real Estate Investment Trust (“Sunlight REIT”) Final Results for the Year Ended 30 June 2022

Crafting a Brighter Future

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 6 September 2022 – Henderson Sunlight Asset Management Limited (the “Manager“) announces the final results of Sunlight REIT for the year ended 30 June 2022 (the “Year“).

Despite global inflationary pressures and a fierce fifth wave of COVID-19 infections, Sunlight REIT’s net property income (“NPI“) for the Year still registered a mild improvement of 0.4% from the preceding year to HK$641.9 million. Annual distributable income dropped a slight 1.7% to HK$431.1 million, reflecting a moderate increase in interest expenses during the Year.

The Board has resolved to declare a final distribution of HK 12.8 cents per unit. Together with an interim distribution of HK 12.2 cents per unit, the total distribution per unit for the Year would amount to HK 25.0 cents. The implied payout ratio is 97.4%, compared with 97.5% for FY2020/21. Based on the closing price of HK$3.65 on the last trading day of the Year, the distribution yield was 6.8%.

At 30 June 2022, the value of Sunlight REIT’s property portfolio was appraised by the principal valuer Note at HK$18,095.2 million, representing a decrease of 1.3% from a year ago. As a result, its net asset value was down marginally by 0.5% to HK$14,051.4 million, or HK$8.36 per unit.

Operating Highlights

The overall portfolio of Sunlight REIT recorded an average occupancy rate of 94.7% at 30 June 2022 (30 June 2021: 93.7%), with the office and retail portfolios registering occupancy rates of 94.8% (30 June 2021: 92.4%) and 94.5% (30 June 2021: 96.5%) respectively. In light of the uncertain global business environment, however, average rental reversion for the Year was negative at 5.2%, while average passing rents of the office and retail portfolios were HK$35.1 per sq. ft. and HK$67.6 per sq. ft. at 30 June 2022, down 4.4% and 4.0% respectively from a year ago.

In respect of the performance of major properties, Dah Sing Financial Centre maintained a relatively stable occupancy rate of 91.4% at 30 June 2022 while its NPI registered a year-on-year improvement of 4.6% to HK$178.4 million. For the retail portfolio, Sheung Shui Centre Shopping Arcade reported a lower occupancy rate of 92.9% and a mild 2.1% decline in NPI to HK$139.5 million. Gratifyingly, NPI of the Metro City Phase I Property was up 1.7% to HK$135.4 million for the Year, despite a drop in its occupancy rate to 94.6%.

The Manager has continued to actively pursue the sustainability agenda of Sunlight REIT. In particular, substantial inroad has been made into green building certification, as nearly 80% of the properties under management have been given recognition by BEAM Society Limited at 30 June 2022. Meanwhile, a total of HK$1,300 million in sustainability-linked loans were concluded during the Year, increasing such proportion to over 60% of Sunlight REIT’s total borrowings.

Mr. Au Siu Kee, Alexander, Chairman of the Manager said,” Considering the onslaught of multiple shocks both at home and abroad throughout the Year, the performance of Sunlight REIT should be deemed solid. Against a fast-evolving external environment, we will keep increasing the capability of Sunlight REIT to stand strong in the face of adversities. With great stamina and teamwork, we will strive to craft a brighter future.”

Note : CBRE Limited

Remarks: Attached financial highlights of FY2021/22 final results of Sunlight REIT.

Financial Highlights of FY2021/22 Final Results:

(in HK$’ million, unless otherwise specified)

2022 2021 Change
(%)
For the year ended 30 June:
Revenue 802.9 799.3 0.5
Net property income 641.9 639.7 0.4
Profit/(loss) after taxation Note 102.9 (233.7) N/A
Annual distributable income 431.1 438.3 (1.7)
Distribution per unit (HK cents) 25.0 25.6 (2.3)
Payout ratio (%) 97.4 97.5 N/A
At 30 June:
Portfolio valuation 18,095.2 18,341.7 (1.3)
Net asset value 14,051.4 14,124.3 (0.5)
Net asset value per unit (HK$) 8.36 8.45 (1.1)
Gearing ratio (%) 23.3 23.0 N/A

Note: Included a fair value loss of investment properties of HK$263.9 million (versus a fair value loss of HK$605.2 million for the year ended 30 June 2021).

Disclaimer: The information contained in this press release does not constitute an offer or invitation to sell or the solicitation of an offer or invitation to purchase or subscribe for units in Sunlight REIT in Hong Kong or any other jurisdiction.

Hashtag: #SunlightREIT

The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.

About Sunlight REIT

Listed on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited since 21 December 2006, Sunlight REIT (stock code: 435) is a real estate investment trust authorized by the Securities and Futures Commission, and constituted by the amended and restated trust deed dated 10 May 2021 (the “Trust Deed“). It offers investors the opportunity to invest in a diversified portfolio of 11 office and five retail properties in Hong Kong with a total gross rentable area of over 1.2 million sq. ft.. The office properties are located in both core and decentralized business areas, while the retail properties are situated in regional transportation hubs, new towns and urban areas with high population density.

About the Manager

The Manager of Sunlight REIT is an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of Henderson Land Development Company Limited. Its main responsibility is to manage Sunlight REIT and all of its assets in accordance with the Trust Deed in the sole interest of its unitholders.

Bybit Launchpad 2.0 to Diamond Launch Coin (DLC) IEO

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 6 September 2022 – Bybit, one of the world’s fastest-growing crypto exchanges, will list DLC, the utility token of Diamond Launch, on Bybit Launchpad 2.0.

Diamond Launch is an initial digital asset offering (IDO) protocol and a multi-chain IDO distribution platform. To provide a secure environment for all investors who access the Diamond Launch ecosystem, Diamond Launch has implemented a strict Know Your Customer (KYC) process to prevent dangerous and deceptive actors from accessing the platform. Moreover, Diamond Launch offers an inclusive and low barrier to entry to incentivise and reward all token holders. In this way, users can easily access the platform and join token pre-sales.

Bybit will host the initial exchange offering for DLC on the Bybit Launchpad 2.0, a freshly revamped platform for groundbreaking blockchain projects, with the full spot listing scheduled for Sept. 15.

DLC joins a list of web3 initiatives debuting on Bybit’s intuitive platform for promising crypto projects. Bybit Launchpad 2.0 gives users early access to some of the most sought-after tokens in the space. Bybit users can commit BIT to subscribe to token allocations, or participate in Launchpad 2.0’s new lottery model where users stake a nominal amount of Tether (USDT) for the chance to win allocations of new tokens. Users can also buy the best performing tokens from previous listings via the Launchpad.

Diamond Launch offers flexible sales types and whitelisting conditions for BNB Smart Chain , Polygon, and OKX. Diamond Launch has its own community, which includes Twitter, Telegram, Medium, and other platforms.
Hashtag: #Bybit

About Bybit

Bybit is a cryptocurrency exchange established in March 2018 that offers a professional platform where crypto traders can find an ultra-fast matching engine, excellent customer service and multilingual community support. Bybit is a proud partner of Formula One racing team, Oracle Red Bull Racing, esports teams NAVI, Astralis, Alliance, Virtus.pro, Made in Brazil (MIBR) and Oracle Red Bull Racing Esports, and association football (soccer) teams Borussia Dortmund and Avispa Fukuoka.

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Laos Inflation Rate Hits an All-Time High of 30 Percent

Laos inflation rate

Year-on-year inflation in Laos increased to 30 percent in August, according to the latest numbers from the Lao Statistics Bureau.

Bybit Partners With SignalPlus in an Industry-First Partnership

DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – Media OutReach – 6 September 2022 – Bybit, one of the world’s fastest growing cryptocurrency exchanges, has entered partnership with SignalPlus, a leading enterprise technology company offering options trading for digital and crypto assets, to provide a next level trading experience for Bybit users.

As the first of its kind between a cryptocurrency exchange with SignalPlus, this partnership entails the development of a customized options-centric dashboard platform built for professional options traders seeking to access global liquidity and optimize their trades, and an AI-powered options trading robot that can fully automate market making and risk hedging by SignalPlus. Tailor-made for Bybit users, these features aim to enable traders in maximizing their capital efficiency with their unified margin accounts.

Bybit remains the only exchange to offer USDC options trading and settlement, which allows users to trade crypto options conveniently using USDC, without the need to buy or own the underlying crypto asset. Furthermore, Bybit has recently expanded its range of crypto options to include Ether (ETH) and Solana (SOL) contracts. This partnership will elevate trading on Bybit to the next level, and position both market leaders at the forefront of the industry.

Adding Advanced Trading Features to World Class Liquidity and Reliability

Bybit has proven itself to be the most reliable, stable, and usable cryptocurrency exchange, offering the best liquidity whether in a bull or bear market. Unique among major exchanges, Bybit has experienced a 99.99% up rate throughout with no overload nor downtime.

Liquidity is arguably the be-all and end-all attribute for asset exchanges. Coupled with SignalPlus’ institutional-grade and integrated options platform solutions, Bybit’s significant market depth and best-in-class liquidity can help ensure traders the best quote and best execution even during extreme volatility, allowing them to go further in trades and enjoy maximum profitability.

“Considered as the standard bearer for crypto options, SignalPlus will be an excellent tool for our users to elevate their trading experience,” said Ben Zhou, co-founder and CEO of Bybit. “We look forward to bringing our products and services to the next level with this partnership with SignalPlus, and our users benefiting from its functionalities.”

“We are very glad to be Bybit’s official partner in crypto options, an area we expect to see exponential usage growth and adoption over the next few years. Bybit is an absolute first-class exchange with an incredible tech infrastructure, which is the perfect companion to leverage SignalPlus’ proprietary tech offerings. Together, we aspire to be the leading platform to serve the industry’s crypto options needs, and we couldn’t be more excited about our immediate journey ahead,” said Chris Yu, co-founder and CEO of SignalPlus.

Hashtag: #Bybit

About Bybit

Bybit is a cryptocurrency exchange established in March 2018 that offers a professional platform where crypto traders can find an ultra-fast matching engine, excellent customer service and multilingual community support. Bybit is a proud partner of Formula One racing team, Oracle Red Bull Racing, esports teams NAVI, Astralis, Alliance, Virtus.pro, Made in Brazil (MIBR) and Oracle Red Bull Racing Esports, and association football (soccer) teams Borussia Dortmund and Avispa Fukuoka.

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About SignalPlus

Formed in 2021, SignalPlus is a technology company looking to develop an open, accessible technology platform to democratize and empower proficient crypto options trading for users of all levels. Founded by an exceptionally seasoned team of traders, technologists, builders, and repeat entrepreneurs, the Team’s vision is to create an enterprise software solution that would translate our domain expertise into practical, programmatic software services that can be easily leveraged by the crypto industry to accelerate its options markets development in a professional manner.

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10 Young People Apprehended For Kratom Trade in Champasack

Young people in Champasack were apprehended after Kratom trade.

Police in Champasak province counseled seven teenagers who were detained for being involved in the trade of Kratom.

New Australian Aid-funded Dialysis Machines to Support Patients in Laos

The ceremony of 4 dialysis machines protect Covid-19 were handed over by Australian Deputy Ambassador Dan Heldon.

A LAK 1 billion or USD 65,000 donation of four dialysis machines from the Australian Government will provide life-saving medical support to 4,500 people living with kidney disease or diabetes each year.