Company Supplies State-of-the-art Multi V™ i System to Landmark Commercial Project, Strengthening HVAC Leadership in Southeast Asia

SEOUL, South Korea, April 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — LG Electronics (LG) has supplied its state-of-the-art Multi V™ i, a variable refrigerant flow (VRF) solution featuring an advanced AI engine, to a newly constructed 59,800-square-meters logistics center in the Singapore’s Tuas area. This milestone project underscores LG’s commitment to expanding its heating ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) business in Southeast Asia.

To achieve the highest level of the Building and Construction Authority’s Green Mark certification program – specifically the Green Mark Platinum (Super Low Energy) rating – the logistic center required an exceptionally efficient and comprehensive HVAC solution. LG distinguished itself by presenting a tailored package that optimally meets the client’s specific needs. To further enhance the already outstanding performance and energy efficiency of the Multi V i, LG integrated its proprietary inverter compressor and a larger heat exchanger.

LG Multi V i intelligently adapts to environmental conditions, optimizing operation while minimizing unnecessary energy consumption. It incorporates LG’s industry-leading HVAC innovations, including HiPOR™ (High Pressure Oil Return) technology, which ensures peak efficiency during part-load operation by improving operational stability, even in challenging conditions. The heat exchanger, enlarged by over 10 percent, accelerates cooling and heating response times, while dual inverter compressors promote increased durability, energy savings and overall efficiency. Moreover, LG’s proprietary energy management tools, including real-time Coefficient of Performance monitoring, provide actionable insights to help building operators reduce HVAC energy consumption without sacrificing performance.

As Singapore strengthens its position as a key regional and global logistics hub – with transportation and storage accounting for over 10 percent of its GDP as of 2022 – the demand for energy-efficient solutions in large-scale logistics operations is steadily increasing. LG estimates that the HVAC market for logistics centers in Singapore is valued at approximately USD 25 million annually, with further growth expected in the coming years. By supplying its advanced Multi V i system, LG is well positioned to accelerate its HVAC expansion across Southeast Asia, where sustainability-focused building initiatives are gaining traction in countries such as Indonesia and Malaysia.

“Precise Development Pte Ltd is thrilled to collaborate with LG to deliver this best-in-class facility,” said Mr. Peh Chong Eng, Group CEO of Precise Development Pte Ltd. “LG’s cutting-edge technology, combined with their attention to detail and responsiveness to our needs, sets them apart from other equipment suppliers. We highly recommend LG air solutions for any project.”

“Fidecs is proud to achieve the BCA Green Mark 2021 Platinum Super Low Energy certification by integrating LG’s high-efficiency VRF system,” said Ervin Chng, Director of Business Development at Fidecs Engineering Pte Ltd. “This milestone demonstrates our commitment to sustainable building solutions and sets a new benchmark for energy efficiency in Singapore.”

“LG Multi V i exemplifies our dedication to creating innovative, energy-efficient solutions that address the changing needs of our clients,” said Jaeseung Kim, Regional CEO of LG Electronics Asia Pacific. “Aligned with Singapore’s Green Mark certification and the growing sustainability initiatives in Southeast Asia, including Indonesia and Malaysia, we are committed to pursuing HVAC opportunities tailored to the specific needs of the region.”

About LG Electronics Eco Solution Company

The LG Eco Solution Company (ES) offers advanced air conditioning solutions, including chillers, for diverse sectors and climates. Committed to exceptional HVAC performance, the ES Company enhances comfort and health with innovative air care products. Leveraging deep industry expertise, it offers digitalized HVAC solutions designed to lower environmental impact. As a trusted partner, the company integrates cutting-edge technology into daily operations while offering ongoing support. Beyond HVAC, the ES Company also leads LG’s electric vehicle charging business, driving B2B growth in the clean tech sector – one of LG’s key future areas. For more information, please visit www.lg.com/global/business/hvac and www.LG.com/b2b.

Winners in Twelfth Annual Competition to Be Celebrated at 13 May Award Ceremony in Seoul

FAIRFAX, Va., April 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Winners have been announced in the twelfth annual Asia-Pacific Stevie® Awards, the only awards program to recognize innovation in the workplace throughout the entire Asia-Pacific region. The list of Gold, Silver, and Bronze Stevie Award winners is available at http://Asia.StevieAwards.com.

The Stevie® Awards are widely considered to be the world’s premier business awards, conferring recognition for achievement over the past 23 years in programs such as The International Business Awards® and The American Business Awards®. The name Stevie is derived from the Greek word for “crowned.”

The 2025 Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards have recognized organizations in 23 markets, including Australia, Bangladesh, Cambodia, mainland China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, Macao, Malaysia, Maldives, Papua New Guinea, the Philippines, Puerto Rico, São Tomé and Príncipe, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, Türkiye, the United Kingdom, the United States, and Vietnam.

More than 1,000 nominations about innovative achievements from the 29 markets of the APAC region were considered by the judges this year in categories such as Award for Excellence in Innovation in Products & Services, Award for Innovative Management, and Award for Innovation in Corporate Websites, among many others.

Among the top overall winners in the 2025 Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards are SM subsidiaries including SM Retail, SM China, SM Supermalls, SM Limited Company, and SM Foundation with 16 Stevie wins from their offices in China and the Philippines. They won in categories including Innovative Achievement in Corporate Social Responsibility, Award for Innovation in Consumer Events, Climate Protection and Sustainability Campaign of the Year, Award for Innovation in Community Relations or Public Service Communications. IntouchCX won 11 Stevie Awards in categories including Innovative Achievement in Thought Leadership, Innovative Achievement in International Expansion, and Most Innovative Customer Service Executive of the Year. Manila Electric Company also won 11 Stevies in categories including Climate Protection and Sustainability Campaign of the Year, Reuse and Recycle, and Climate Hero of the Year.

Other winners of five or more Stevie Awards include IBM (10), Tata Consultancy Services (10), Singtel (8), DigiPlus Interactive Corp (7), PLDT and Smart (7), Watsons (7), Ayala (6), Bank of the Philippine Islands (6), Cisco Systems (6), Megaworld Lifestyle Malls (6), Newport World Resorts (6), Ngong Ping 360 (6), ] Athena (5), FPT IS Company Limited (5), Globe Telecom, Inc (5), UpLift AI Group (5), and Yell Bangkok (5).

Gold, Silver, and Bronze Stevie Award winners were determined by the average scores of more than 120 executives around the world acting as judges in February and March.

The 2025 Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards also includes the People’s Choice Stevie Awards for Favorite Companies, a worldwide public vote for all nominees in the competition’s Company/Organization categories. Voting will be ongoing through 2 May 2025. Winners in these categories will receive a crystal People’s Choice Stevie Award.

“The submissions in the twelfth edition of the Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards were outstanding,” said Stevie Awards President, Maggie Miller. “The judges remarked that the innovation and perseverance demonstrated in the nominations was inspiring. We applaud all the Stevie Award winners this year and look forward to celebrating them on 13 May in Seoul, South Korea.”

For details about the Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards, the 13 May awards ceremony in Seoul, and the list of Stevie Award winners, visit http://Asia.Stevieawards.com.

About the Stevie® Awards
Stevie Awards are conferred in nine programs: the Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards, the German Stevie Awards, the Middle East & North Africa Stevie Awards, The American Business Awards®, The International Business Awards®, the Stevie Awards for Women in Business, the Stevie Awards for Great Employers, the Stevie Awards for Technology Excellence and the Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service. Stevie Awards competitions receive more than 12,000 entries each year from organizations in more than 70 nations and territories. Honoring organizations of all types and sizes and the people behind them, the Stevies recognize outstanding performances in the workplace worldwide. Learn more about the Stevie Awards at http://www.StevieAwards.com.

PR Newswire Asia is the official news release distribution partner of the 2025 Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards.

• One day faster transit times for global exports from six cities in Fukuoka and two cities in Oita
• Pickup cutoff times extended by up to 2.5 hours in more than 700 postal areas in Kitakyushu City
• Further strengthens UPS’s advantage as the only international express delivery provider operating flights in the Kyushu region

TOKYO, April 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — UPS (NYSE: UPS) is now offering faster export services from more cities in Kyushu, providing businesses in the region with faster and easier access to the company’s industry leading global logistics network.

Effective March 31, export shipments from nearly 800 postal codes in the cities of Iizuka, Koga, Yukuhashi, Miyawaka, Kanda Town, and Kurate Town in Fukuoka prefecture, and Oita and Nakatsu City in Oita prefecture will now arrive to destinations worldwide one business day faster, with same-day uplift to UPS’s daily weekday flight from Kitakyushu Airport.

Furthermore, UPS customers in more than 700 postal areas in Kitakyushu City can now benefit from pickup cutoff times as late as 17:00, an extension of as much as 2.5 hours.

“As the only international express delivery provider with regular flights from Kyushu, we are delighted to provide yet another enhancement to our services to help the region’s businesses reach more customers located across the world,” said Makoto Kato, president of UPS Japan.

“A diverse customer base is a key element of a resilient supply chain, and reaching those customers quickly can make all the difference for businesses looking for a competitive edge. With growth expected in industries such as high tech, automotive and cross-border e-commerce in the region, we’ll continue to provide the products and services our customers need to make the most of every opportunity,” Kato added.

UPS launched daily weekday flights from Kitakyushu Airport in 2023. In December 2024, the company also introduced export services utilizing JR Kyushu’s bullet train, a move that combined the shinkansen network with an international air cargo network for the first time.

For full details of delivery times within UPS’s global network, refer to the UPS time and cost calculator.

About UPS

UPS (NYSE: UPS) is one of the world’s largest companies and provides a broad range of integrated logistics solutions for customers in more than 200 countries and territories. UPS embraces a strategy that is simply stated and powerfully executed: Customer First. People Led. Innovation Driven. The company is committed to reducing its impact on the environment and supporting the communities we serve around the world. More information can be found at https://www.ups.com, about.ups.com and https://investors.ups.com/.

SINGAPORE, April 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Emerhub, a leading provider of market entry and corporate compliance services, announced the launch of its operations in Singapore. With this expansion, Emerhub now fully covers Southeast Asia’s major markets, including Indonesia, Vietnam, the Philippines, Thailand, and Malaysia.

Emerhub helps businesses navigate complex regulatory processes, enabling easier expansion across Southeast Asia. Establishing a presence in Singapore, a key financial and business hub, strengthens Emerhub’s ability to deliver comprehensive support to companies entering the region.

“Our expansion into Singapore fulfills our mission to make Southeast Asia easily accessible for companies of all sizes,” said Lauri Lahi, Chairman of Emerhub. “Our goal has always been to lower the entry barriers across emerging markets. Businesses can now enter one market  in SEA and quickly scale to others, managing compliance effortlessly through our centralized Entity Management System.” There aren’t many providers that offer Emerhub’s breadth of services combined with its quality and competitive pricing.

Learn more about Emerhub.

Singapore’s stable regulatory environment and business-friendly policies offer significant advantages to companies targeting regional growth. Emerhub’s presence in Singapore enables clients to capitalize efficiently on Southeast Asia’s economic opportunities, reducing administrative burdens and time-to-market.

Furthermore, Emerhub’s Entity Management System simplifies company setup, compliance management, and administrative tasks by combining user-friendly technology with insights from local experts. Clients gain access to real-time updates, straightforward reporting, and key regulatory insights—all accessible through one centralized platform.

For more information, visit emerhub.com. 

About Emerhub

Emerhub is among the leading market entry and compliance service providers in Southeast Asia, helping businesses with company setup, license acquisition, and corporate administration.

Established in 2011, Emerhub operates eight offices across the region, supported by over 146 consultants who assist international companies in navigating regional regulatory landscapes.

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De-Risking Target Validation with Data-Driven Genomic Insights

ROME, April 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — IRBM, an integrated Contract Research Organization (CRO) specializing in preclinical drug discovery, has established a comprehensive Functional Genomics Platform to support genetic target identification and validation, and generation of disease-relevant cellular models. The platform integrates CRISPR-based methodologies, screening capabilities, cell engineering, and advanced molecular and cellular analysis to drive both target discovery and validation.

Stepwise workflow for CRISPR-based genome editing, including base and prime editing, a key focus of IRBM’s expanded Functional Genomics Platform.

To further enhance target validation, IRBM is expanding its genome editing toolkit with CRISPR tiling to systematically map functional domains within coding and regulatory regions, along with base and prime editing to introduce precise nucleotide modifications. These next-generation approaches—combined with the platform’s high-throughput CRISPR screening, including stem cell engineering—are instrumental in building robust disease models and improving the reliability of target validation.

“Understanding which targets are truly viable for drug development is a complex challenge,” said Sara Tomaselli, PhD, Head of Functional Genomics at IRBM. “With this in-house platform, we’re strengthening our ability to systematically evaluate gene function, de-risk early discovery, and support our partners in making well-informed decisions.”

The platform’s screening capabilities include genome-wide and targeted CRISPR libraries for knockout (CRISPR KO), inhibition (CRISPRi), and activation (CRISPRa), enabling in-depth exploration of gene function and associated pathways. In parallel, IRBM’s cell engineering expertise—spanning patient-relevant models and iPSC-derived systems—supports disease modeling across oncology, neurodegeneration, and rare disorders. Multi-omics integration, including high-content imaging, single-cell transcriptomics, and proteomics, provides deeper functional characterization of drug targets.

IRBM’s Functional Genomics Platform is part of a broader, fully integrated drug discovery ecosystem, ensuring that genetic insights translate into meaningful preclinical models and drug development strategies. By combining functional genomics with expertise in medicinal chemistry, biomarker discovery, and preclinical pharmacology, IRBM enables biopharma innovators to approach target validation with greater confidence.

“We take a careful, methodical approach to functional genomics—one that integrates well with the complexities of drug discovery,” said Carlo Toniatti, MD, PhD, Chief Scientific Officer at IRBM. “Our goal is to help our partners uncover high-quality targets and generate data that can guide and inform decision making throughout the entire drug discovery process.”

IRBM’s collaborative approach allows biotech startups, pharmaceutical companies, and venture-backed teams to access functional genomics expertise without the need for in-house infrastructure. With customized solutions spanning genetic screening, engineered cell models, and mechanistic studies, IRBM provides practical, scientifically rigorous support at key points in drug discovery.

To learn more about IRBM’s Functional Genomics Platform and collaboration opportunities, visit www.irbm.com.

About IRBM

IRBM is a contract research organization (CRO) focused on early-stage drug discovery. With a track record of delivering preclinical candidates across oncology, neurodegeneration, and infectious diseases, IRBM partners with biotech and pharmaceutical innovators to advance therapeutic development with scientific precision and transparency.

Driven by robust ESG values, BLUETTI teamed up with Leave No Trace to drive responsible outdoor recreation through engaging training, educational programs with innovative clean energy solutions.

LAS VEGAS, April 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — In the wake of escalating global climate change and extreme weather events, BLUETTI, a leading innovator in clean energy solutions, is proud to announce a partnership with Leave No Trace, a non-profit organization dedicated to fostering responsible outdoor practices. This collaboration marks a pivotal step in the shared ESG commitment, as it integrates clean solar-powered solutions into outdoor adventures for more sustainable outdoor recreation and lifestyle.

“More than ever, our mission is crucial: to support responsible nature exploration through clean energy solutions that minimize our environmental footprint,” stated James Ray, spokesperson for BLUETTI. “Our alliance with Leave No Trace is born from a deep resonance with their core principles of sustainability. Through BLUETTI’s solar solutions, we’re taking tangible steps to care for our planet, working alongside Leave No Trace to minimize campfire impacts, respect wildlife, and more.”

“At Leave No Trace, our mission is to educate and inspire communities to protect the outdoors. As our teams travel from place to place sharing these vital practices, staying powered up is essential.” says Leave No Trace Executive Director, Dana Watts. “Partnering with BLUETTI ensures that we can continue delivering impactful education while minimizing our footprint, no matter where our journey takes us. We’re proud to partner with a company that shares our commitment to responsible and sustainable outdoor practices.”

Powering Leave No Trace Traveling Teams with Clean Energy

Since 1999,  Leave No Trace’s Training and Educational Team has transformed trails, campsites, and public lands into interactive outdoor classrooms, engaging thousands of hikers, campers, and environmental advocates across the U.S. 

This year, the team continues its mission to educate and inspire outdoor enthusiasts. To enhance their fieldwork, traveling educators are utilizing the BLUETTI Elite 200 V2 solar generator as a vivid example of responsible energy use in nature.

Operating at a whisper-quite 16dB, the Elite 200 V2 significantly reduces noise pollution compared to traditional generators that emit around 60dB. This low-noise solar generator ensures minimal disturbance to wildlife and fellow adventurers, making it ideal for camping and other outdoor activities. Additionally, the solar generator provides a clean, , smoke-free alternative to gas generators, allowing team members to power coffee makers and cooking equipment while reducing wildfire risks in the upcoming wildfire season. To further reduce carbon footprint, team members will install Charger 1 Alternator Charger to capture excess power from their car’s alternator for fast recharging. Along with the 200W Portable Solar Panel, they can recharge their power stations using the sunlight, ensuring smooth travels across the United States.

Making Clean Energy the New Trail Marker

Charge clean, leave no trace. As outdoor life increasingly relies on energy solutions, these two green pioneers are on a shared journey, redefining sustainable energy use for nature exploration. BLUETTI is furthering sustainable energy practices outdoors while expanding the reach of Leave No Trace principles, jointly exploring effective energy practices to preserve the purity of natural landscapes and a healthier planet. 

About BLUETTI

From product design to corporate social responsibility, BLUETTI is a committed advocate for sustainability embodying ESG initiatives. Through projects like LAAF (Light An African Family), BLUETTI is helping communities in Africa access affordable, sustainable energy, empowering families who need it most. This blend of craftsmanship, reliability, and a focus on real-world needs is what makes BLUETTI trusted in over 110 countries and regions.
For more information, visit BLUETTI at https://www.bluettipower.com/, or follow BLUETTI Facebook / BLUETTI X.

About Leave No Trace

Leave No Trace is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization providing Leave No Trace programs, education, training and outreach in all 50 states and more than 100 countries around the globe. Utilizing the power of science, education for all and stewardship to support and protect nature, Leave No Trace is on a mission to ensure a sustainable future for the outdoors. Learn more at: www.LNT.org.

Media Contact 
Ellen Lee
BLUETTI PR Team
ellelee@bluetti.com