Stevie Award winners to be celebrated at a ceremony in Seoul, South Korea, on 13 May
FAIRFAX, Va., Feb. 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The Stevie Awards, organizer of the world’s premier business awards programs, announced that they have revised the schedule for the 2025 (12th annual) Asia-Pacific Stevie® Awards.
By popular demand, the final entry deadline has been extended to 14 March. The judging process will extend through 21 March. Gold, Silver, and Bronze Stevie Award winners will be announced on 3 April. Winners will be celebrated during an awards ceremony on 13 May at the Lotte Hotel in Seoul, South Korea.
The Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards is the only business awards program to recognize innovation throughout the entire Asia-Pacific region. The competition is open to all organizations across 29 markets of the Asia-Pacific region: large and small, for-profit and non-profit, public and private.
The final entry deadline in the 2025 Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards has been extended to 14 March.
The awards focus on recognizing innovation in all its forms, wherever it is achieved in the workplace. Entries will be accepted in English in the following awards category groups:
All organizations that are honored with Gold, Silver, or Bronze Stevie Award trophies in the Company/Organization categories will automatically be included in People’s Choice voting. People’s Choice winners will receive a special People’s Choice Stevie Award trophy allowing for honorees in the Company/Organization categories to have the opportunity to receive a second award, as voted by the general public worldwide. Voting for the People’s Choice Stevie® Awards for Favorite Companies will open on 3 April and go through 2 May.
Scores of professionals from throughout the region will participate in the judging process to determine the Gold, Silver, and Bronze Stevie winners.
Some of the Asia-Pacific region’s most innovative organizations have won Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards last year including Aboitiz InfraCapital Economic Estates (Philippines), Annature (Australia), AS Watson Group (Hong Kong), Cisco Systems India Pvt Ltd (India), City of Sydney (Australia), CleverTap (India), Dental Boutique (Australia), Dito Telecommunity Corporation (Philippines), eClerx Services Limited (India), Globe Telecom Inc. (Philippines), Guan Feng Real Estate Development Company Limited (United Kingdom), Home Credit Philippines (Philippines), IBM (Singapore), IntouchCX (India), L’OREAL China (mainland China), Manila Electric Company (Philippines), Metro Pacific Health Tech (Philippines), Ngong Ping 360 Limited (Hong Kong), NoBroker Technologies Solutions Pvt Ltd (India), OPPO Singapore (Singapore), Reclaim Energy (Australia), RUSH Technologies Inc. (Philippines), Singtel (Singapore), SolarWinds Inc. (Philippines), Taiwan Life Insurance Co., Ltd. (Taiwan), Tata Consultancy Services (India), Villarica (Philippines), and more.
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 Great Employers, the Stevie Awards for Women in Business, the Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service, and the newest Stevie Awards program, the Stevie Awards for Technology Excellence. Stevie Awards competitions receive over 12,000 entries annually 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.
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In the AI era, cutting-edge AV technologies drive transformation across cultural tourism, government and enterprises, education, and broadcast industries.
BEIJING, Feb. 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Beijing InfoComm China, one of the most successful and influential Pro-AV trade exhibitions in China and Asia-Pacific region, has established itself over the years as a key platform for driving industry innovation and facilitate business exchanges.
Beijing InfoComm China 2025 will be held at the China National Convention Center (CNCC) in Beijing, China, from 16-18 April 2025. This premier trade show features the latest in AV technologies, attracting industry leaders and innovative companies. Alongside the show, its concurrent summits and special events will offer opportunities for business discussions, learning, and networking among AV/IT industry professionals, technical experts, and leaders from various vertical industries who jointly explore the use of innovative technologies in driving businesses to new heights.
Beijing InfoComm China, 16-18 April 2025, CNCC
Global Tech Innovators Gather Showing Chinese Brand’s Strength The show brings together the world’s leading technology innovators and solution providers, hailing international brands such as AMD, AUDIO-TECHNICA, BARCO, CHRISTIE, CRESTRON, NVIDIA, SONY and SHURE, amongst many globally well-known Chinese brands with global business operations and market reach, including Unilumin, Leyard, Absen, Aoto Electronics, TAIDEN, Hikvision, Hisense, TCL, DigiBird, Wincomm, Ledman Optoelectronics, etc. These companies will display the most innovative and brag-worthy products and solutions, which are widely applicable across diverse industries, including cultural tourism, government and enterprises, education, broadcast, smart cities, smart transportation, advertising, and hospitality.
New “First Debut Zone” and “New Tech Solution Pavilion” The 2025 show features two new areas: the “First Debut Zone” and “New Tech Solution Pavilion.” These special zones are dedicated to emerging tech startups and innovative technologies, showcasing new interactive methodologies and immersive experience driven by emerging technologies like AI.
Leading Technologies and Products Transforms Cultural Tourism, Government and Enterprises, Education, as well as Broadcast Industries Beijing InfoComm China features a comprehensive display of AV technologies applied to various vertical industries and diversified usage scenarios, encompassing LED displays, video conferencing, projection, multimedia recording and broadcasting, virtual simulation, security monitoring, KVM distributed systems, AV software and hardware integrated solutions. Under the AI era, exhibitors will focus more on AI integration and expanding applications to accelerate intelligent advancements.
Visitors can expect state-of-the-art LED technologies from around the world, including Mini/Micro LED, virtual pixels, ultra-small pitch products, XR virtual shooting, and all-in-one machines. Innovative products such as naked-eye 3D, transparent screens and creative display screens will cater to the specific needs of buyers from corporate showrooms, cultural and tourism attractions, cultural galleries, advertising displays, exhibitions and conventions, digital signages, conferences and education.
In the fields of cultural tourism and entertainment, technologies such as projection mapping, holographic elements, virtual simulation, AR/VR, etc. are driving a wave of immersive experience trends. In the corporate enterprises and education realms, AI-powered video conferencing products and AV collaboration tools are significantly enhancing workplaces and learning efficiency. In the broadcast industries, AR/VR technology is transforming audiences from passive viewers into active participants in program content creation. Additionally, high-resolution, high-frame-rate cameras, AI-integrated audio acquisition equipment and cloud-based content distribution networks are revolutionizing the broadcast industry. These cutting-edge AV technologies and industry solutions will be one of the many showcase highlights at the show.
Summit and Special Events: Visioning the Future with Industry Elites Beijing InfoComm China Summit focuses on professional audio-visual, IT and emerging technology fields, where experts congregate to share valuable insights on market trends, technological innovation and development, as well as key vertical industry practices. The three-day summit will include:
Technology-focused sharing sessions
Seminars on AV technology applications, solutions and project cases
In-depth exploration of technology-driven changes in the market and business landscapes
Special events are one of the key highlights this year, which cover an opening ceremony, networking luncheons, welcome reception for industry elites, breakfast workshops, as well as guided visitor tours. Through participating in these special events, visitors will be able to meet and interact face-to-face with industry experts and leaders, explore best practices, and establish valuable connections.
Visitor Registration is Now Open Admission is free. Visitors are encouraged to register for their show badge early and plan their visit soon. For full information including exhibitors, products, summit, registration and last remaining sponsorship opportunities, visit www.infocomm-china.com.
About InfoCommAsia InfoCommAsia Pte Ltd. extends its influence through three marquee shows: InfoComm Asia; InfoComm China, Beijing; and InfoComm India. Each show features an exhibition that showcases the world’s most cutting-edge and in-demand professional audiovisual and integrated experience technology solutions and a summit that presents learning opportunities. The shows bring together professional audiovisual industry players and top-level decision-makers from across different markets to tap into the vast potential presented by pro AV solutions.
Media Enquiries: Ms. Sarah An, Marketing Manager InfoCommAsia Pte Ltd T: +65 9189 3419 E: sarahang@infocommasia.com
Beijing InfoComm China – APAC’s premier showcase is buzzing with energy and excitement as industry professionals from across China and the wider APAC region convened in Beijing to explore the latest technological innovations.
Beijing InfoComm China Summit – a major highlight of the show where thousands of delegates pack the session rooms to hear from industry visionaries and leaders on strategic insights, industry trends and developments that are driving and shaping the region’s digital-forward future.
CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Feb. 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Nona Biosciences, a global biotechnology company providing a total solution from “Idea to IND” (I to I™), today announced a licensing agreement with the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) to support their research in B cell development.
Under the terms of the agreement, UAB, represented by Dr. James Kobie, has been granted a non-exclusive license to use Nona’s H2L2 Harbour Mice® platform to develop fully human antibodies. This will enable UAB researchers to pursue breakthroughs in B cell development work.
Dr. Jingsong Wang, MD, PhD, Chairman of Nona Biosciences, commented, “Many transformative therapies originate from academic laboratories. We are excited to support UAB’s research efforts. This highlights our commitment to leveraging our antibody discovery technologies to bridge the gap between scientific discovery and real-world therapeutic applications, addressing unmet medical needs and benefiting patients worldwide.”
Dr. James Kobie, PhD, Associate Professor in the Division of Infectious Disease at the UAB School of Medicine, said, “We hope — through our research — to address fundamental questions about the human B cell receptor repertoire and develop monoclonal antibodies with therapeutic and diagnostic potential for infectious disease and oncology targets.”
About Nona Biosciences
Nona Biosciences is a global biotechnology company committed to cutting edge technology innovation and providing a total solution from “Idea to IND” (I to I™), ranging from target validation and antibody discovery through preclinical research. The integrated antibody and antibody-related discovery services with multiple modalities range from antigen preparation, animal immunization, single B cell screening, to antibody lead generation and engineering, developability assessment and pharmacological evaluation, leveraging advantages of Harbour Mice® platforms and the experienced therapeutic antibody discovery team.
Harbour Mice® generates fully human monoclonal antibodies in classical two light and two heavy chain (H2L2) format, and heavy chain only (HCAb) format. Integrating Harbour Mice® and a single B cell cloning platform, Nona Biosciences is focused on driving global inventions of transformative next-generation drugs. For more information, please visit: www.nonabio.com.
Company Introduces SKS Brand Refresh, Showcases Superb New Built-in Kitchen Solutions at Premier Industry Event
SEOUL, South Korea, Feb. 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — LG Electronics (LG) announces the rebranding of its SIGNATURE KITCHEN SUITE to SKS at the 2025 Kitchen and Bath Industry Show (KBIS) in Las Vegas, U.S.A., from February 25-27. Originally launched in 2016, the SIGNATURE KITCHEN SUITE brand now enters a new era with a refreshed identity and a new lineup of cutting-edge kitchen appliances under the SKS name.
LG reveals new SKS branding for its luxury SIGNATURE KITCHEN SUITE built-in line at KBIS 2025
The transformation reflects the brand’s refined aesthetic, modern positioning and steadfast commitment to sophisticated design and advanced innovation. The new “SKS” is designed to resonate more strongly with customers worldwide while maintaining the brand’s essence. This rebranding underscores SKS’s leadership in the luxury built-in appliances.
Despite global market challenges, SKS is poised to solidify its leadership by leveraging cutting-edge Core Technology, AI-driven convenience and sophisticated design. This strategy positions the brand as a key player in the growing built-in appliance market, reinforcing its position as a premier household appliance leader. Following KBIS 2025, LG will roll out a comprehensive brand renewal across all customer touchpoints, including retail stores and showrooms, and will expand its U.S. presence with a third showroom.
At KBIS 2025, LG is showcasing a range of innovative SKS appliances designed to enhance luxury kitchen aesthetics and functionality. Leading the lineup is the new 36-inch Cook-zone-free Induction Pro Range, featuring the industry’s first free-zone cooking surface range, allowing users to place cookware anywhere on the cooktop. This range also includes an advanced convection system for fast and even cooking, steam technology to preserve meal quality, a built-in camera for real-time monitoring, and LG’s Gourmet AI™ for intelligent and precise heating control.
Complementing the Pro Range, SKS’s new dishwasher offers a flawlessly flush fit with standard-depth cabinetry. Aligning perfectly with the front edge of the counter, the dishwasher helps customers maintain the clean, uninterrupted lines of their custom-designed kitchen.
In addition, LG is introducing the groundbreaking SKS Island System, a highly-evolved kitchen island concept integrating LG’s cutting-edge cooking and ventilation technologies. This system features a hidden induction cooktop that blends with the countertop’s woodgrain finish when not in use, and a downdraft ventilation system with SKS’s proprietary air curtain technology for effective smoke and steam removal. Customizable built-in storage spaces around the ventilation system exemplify SKS’s commitment to personalized luxury.
“The new SKS represents the natural and ongoing evolution of our ultra-premium kitchen brand, celebrating a decade of excellence,” said Lyu Jae-cheol, president of the LG Home Appliance Solution Company. “By embracing our True to Food philosophy, SKS will continue to deliver differentiated kitchen solutions that enhance the customer experience and strengthen LG’s leadership in the high-end built-in market.”
Visitors to LG’s booth (West Hall #2417, Las Vegas Convention Center) at KBIS 2025 can experience firsthand the superior style and functionality of the latest LG premium kitchen innovations. For more information on SKS, visit www.signaturekitchensuite.com.
About SKS
SKS delivers innovation in the luxury built-in kitchen appliance market with purposeful design and bold innovation. Backed by global innovator LG Electronics, SKS is inspired by LG’s “life’s good” mission. SKS creates luxury kitchen appliances that unite precision, performance and passion. With a commitment to excellence and a passion for pushing boundaries, SKS (formerly known as Signature Kitchen Suite) has earned international awards for its revolutionary designs and continues to redefine modern kitchen technology. From the first-of-its-kind built-in sous vide range to the industry’s first built-in French Door refrigerator with a convertible middle drawer, SKS’s versatile and high-performance appliances deliver the ultimate precision cooking experience. Visit www.signaturekitchensuite.com or follow the brand on social channels @SKSappliances.
SKS’s new 36-inch Cook-zone free Induction Pro Range features the industry’s first free-zone cooking surface range, allowing users to place cookware anywhere on the cooktop
LG introduces the groundbreaking SKS Island System, a highly-evolved kitchen island concept integrating LG’s cutting-edge cooking and ventilation technologies
LG introduces the groundbreaking SKS Island System, a highly-evolved kitchen island concept integrating LG’s cutting-edge cooking and ventilation technologies
CoinDesk Indices launches CoinDesk 100 and Memecoin indices as demand surges for highly liquid, institutional-grade digital asset benchmarks
NEW YORK, Feb. 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The crypto derivatives market is entering a new phase of maturity with the introduction of a memecoin perpetual futures contract, now listed on Bullish, one of the fastest-growing regulated digital asset exchanges. This listing follows today’s announcement from CoinDesk Indices, which has launched two new benchmarks:
The CoinDesk Memecoin Index (CDMEME) tracks the performance of fifty of the most liquid memecoins, weighted equally. New memecoins can enter the index each month, and weighting is reset quarterly to give trends time to run. CDMEME gives traders and analysts one-stop access to the price movement, volatility and momentum in the highly speculative and fast growing memecoin market.
CoinDesk Memecoin Index – a broad-based index tracking the 50 most liquid memecoins, providing traders and institutions with structured exposure to one of the fastest-growing and volatile segments of the digital asset market.
CoinDesk 100 Index – a comprehensive benchmark covering the top 100 digital assets, offering deeper market exposure and a single benchmark for institutional investment products and trading strategies.
Bullish has listed perpetual futures on both indices, allowing traders to gain exposure to these benchmarks with deep liquidity and 24/7 trading.
This launch builds on the success of the CoinDesk 20 and CoinDesk 80 perpetuals, which have collectively driven over $13.5 billion in volume, with the CoinDesk 80 index perpetual future trading millions daily since January 2025.
“CoinDesk Memecoin Index responds to traders’ need for liquidity and volatility while the CoinDesk 100 provides one-stop access to the most liquid tokens,” said Chris Tyrer, VP, Head of Institutional at Bullish. “We are thrilled to continue providing our clients access to the broader digital asset landscape, complementing these indices with our robust regulatory framework.”
Why It Matters: The Growing Institutionalization of Crypto Indices
CoinDesk Indices’ latest benchmarks come at a time when institutions are looking for trusted, rules-based exposure to crypto markets beyond bitcoin and ether. With over $30 billion in benchmarked assets, CoinDesk Indices has established itself as the leading provider of institutional-grade digital asset indices.
The CoinDesk Memecoin Index provides a structured, equal-weighted measure of the 50 most liquid memecoins. This segment has seen explosive growth in trading volume and derivatives interest, yet lacked a transparent benchmark for price discovery and risk management—until now.
“The digital asset market is evolving beyond single-token exposure,” said Alan Campbell, President of CoinDesk Indices. “These indices provide the liquidity and transparency needed for sophisticated trading strategies while enabling institutional market participants to engage with these assets in a structured way.”
About the Indices
The CoinDesk Memecoin Index: The Institutional-Grade Memecoin Benchmark
Tracks the 50 most liquid memecoins, providing structured exposure to a previously unstructured market.
Equal-weighted and rebalanced monthly, ensuring representation of both emerging and established tokens.
Pulls pricing from both centralized and decentralized exchanges for a comprehensive market view.
Perpetual futures now available on Bullish, offering highly liquid derivative trading for the memecoin sector.
The CoinDesk 100 Index: The Broadest Tradable Digital Asset Benchmark
Combines the CoinDesk 20 (large-cap assets) and CoinDesk 80 (mid- & small-cap assets) into a single benchmark for institutional investors, hedge funds, and trading desks.
Market cap-weighted with liquidity screening, designed to be a tradeable and representative benchmark.
Provides a single reference point for structured products, ETFs, and risk management strategies.
Bullish Expands Crypto Derivatives Offerings
Bullish Exchange, which has surpassed $1.1 trillion in cumulative trading volume since its launch, continues to expand its derivatives suite. In the second half of 2024, Bullish averaged over $2 billion in daily trading volume, reinforcing its position as a major player in institutional crypto trading.
“We understand that some Memecoins can be an emerging asset class with some real liquidity and institutional interest,” saidEdmond Goh, Head of Trading at B2C2. “Despite their speculative nature, we expect indices and perpetual futures to quickly become core trading instruments in the digital assets space. A CoinDesk index that tracks these tokens is an important milestone in building the overall market structure, giving products like derivatives a benchmark to be settled and priced against.”
Looking Ahead: The Rise of Index-Based Crypto Trading
With the launch of the CoinDesk 100 and Memecoin indices, alongside their corresponding perpetual futures, the market is entering a new phase of structured crypto trading. Whether through futures, structured products, or other investment vehicles, these indices lay the groundwork for a more mature and tradable crypto ecosystem.
For more information on CoinDesk Memecoin Index and CoinDesk 100 Index offered by CoinDesk Indices, please visit coindesk.com/indices.
For more information on CoinDesk Memecoin and CoinDesk 100 perpetual futures offered by Bullish, please get in touch with a Bullish Relationship Manager.
About CoinDesk Indices
Since 2014, CoinDesk Indices has been at the forefront of the digital asset revolution, empowering investors globally. A portfolio company of the Bullish Group, our indices form the foundation of the world’s largest digital asset products. Through the recent addition of CC Data Limited, an FCA regulated benchmark administrator, CoinDesk Indices now offers BMR-compliant products across multi-asset indices, reference rates, and strategies. Flagships such as the CoinDesk Bitcoin Price Index and the CoinDesk 20 Index set the industry standard for measuring, trading, and investing in digital assets. With tens of billions of dollars in benchmarked assets, CoinDesk Indices is a trusted partner.
About Bullish
With a focus on developing products and services for the digital assets sector, Bullish has rewired the traditional exchange to benefit asset holders, enable traders and increase market transparency. Supported by the Group’s well-capitalized treasury, Bullish’s digital asset trading services utilize central limit order matching and proprietary market making technology to deliver deep liquidity and tight spreads within a compliant framework.
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HONG KONG, Feb. 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Acclime, a leading provider of corporate, governance, and advisory services across Asia and key global markets, has established its fund services offering with the acquisition of Rockburgh Fund Services in New Zealand.
Acclime provides a comprehensive range of international and on-the-ground services in New Zealand, including virtual CFO, domestic and international tax, inbound and outbound investment structuring, and a full range of compliance and governance services to private investors, family offices, investment funds, and corporate groups.
Rockburgh Fund Services provides fund establishment, fund administration, fund M&A, fund turnaround, and fund tax advisory services plus a full range of private client services to founders. Rockburgh Fund Services help investment managers communicate complex financial data to investors with clarity and simplicity.
The combination of Acclime New Zealand and Rockburgh Fund Services enables Acclime to provide a comprehensive and unique service offering to managed funds in New Zealand and through-out Asia Pacific. Supporting clients at every stage of growth, Acclime now provides a full “regulatory roof” to investment managers, giving them the freedom and flexibility to focus on executing their investment mandates, whilst knowing that all accounting, taxation, regulatory, registry and administration functions are professionally managed by Acclime.
Izzy Silva, CEO of Acclime, commented “As Acclime expands into more technically demanding service offerings such as fund services, the acquisition and integration of Rockburgh Fund Services marks an important milestone in our growth journey.”
Acclime’s Regional Managing Director for Australia and New Zealand, Randolph van der Burgh, added: “The acquisition of Rockburgh Fund Services enhances Acclime’s ability to support clients with fund establishment, investor onboarding, investment reporting and automated investor reporting in New Zealand and beyond. Other additions to the Acclime platform are in progress which will reinforce our position as a trusted partner for outsourced fund administration services throughout the region.”
The acquisition of Rockburgh Fund Services aligns with Acclime’s strategic roadmap to expand its fund services offering in the important financial hubs in the Asia Pacific region. As demand for comprehensive fund administration solutions continues to grow, Acclime is focused on strengthening its expertise and capabilities to provide comprehensive support to its growing roster of institutional fund clients at the fund level as well as at the underlying portfolio level.
About Acclime
Acclime provides businesses with corporate, governance, and advisory services. It operates in 14 countries, employing over 1,500 dedicated professionals. The firm provides a comprehensive range of professional services and business advisory to help businesses navigate complex regulatory environments and achieve their goals at all stages of the business life-cycle.
About Rockburgh Fund Services
Rockburgh Fund Services comprises a team of specialists with in-depth experience in domestic and international fund establishment and fund administration in New Zealand. Rockburgh Fund Services provides cost-effective, tailored solutions for all fund establishment, back-office outsourcing and advisory requirements.
“Thermo Earth of Love Project” to Enhance Surface Temperature Observation and Advance its Solutions Further
TOKYO, JAPAN – Media OutReach Newswire – 20 February 2025 – On January 27, 2025, Tenchijin announced the launch of “Thermo Earth of Love Project,” a proprietary satellite program aimed at enhancing surface temperature monitoring capabilities. The company’s satellite is scheduled for launch in 2027.
Thermo Earth of Love Project – LST Observation Satellite
has been utilizing satellite data to tackle various societal challenges, including climate change mitigation, aging infrastructure, and urban planning. Among the extensive range of satellite data, Tenchijin places particular importance on surface temperature data.
Surface temperature has been one of the key satellite data types Tenchijin has worked with since its founding. As Tenchijin has collaborated with stakeholders such as agricultural producers, local governments, and water utilities to address their challenges, it has recognized the growing importance of this data. In recent years, with increasingly severe summer heatwaves, knowing not only air temperature but also ground heat level has become even more critical. Tenchijin believes that surface temperature data is essential for understanding the impacts of climate change, assessing disaster risks, and developing effective countermeasures.
It is this belief in the potential of surface temperature data that led the company to take the significant step of developing its own satellite. The project name “Thermo Earth of Love Project” symbolizes both the warmth of Earth that surface temperature data reveals (Thermo Earth) and Tenchijin’s love and dedication to the planet (Love).
Continuous observation and analysis of surface temperature from space allow us to reexamine the relationship between Earth and humanity from the ground up. By making surface temperature data a standard part of society and transforming it into solutions that enhance people’s lives with greater safety and security, Tenchijin aims to contribute to a better future for the next generation.
The Value of Surface Temperature Data
Overlaying Multiple Datasets
Tenchijin does not view satellite data as a single-use resource but rather as part of a comprehensive big data approach. Tenchijin employs a unique method, uncommon in the space industry, by overlaying different satellite datasets and combining satellite data with ground-based data (such as sensor data, statistical data, and GIS data).
Key Satellite Data Handled by Tenchijin
Satellite Imagery When people think of satellite data, satellite imagery (visible images) is often what comes to mind. Many private companies, both in Japan and abroad, provide satellite imagery. At Tenchijin, these images are used to monitor natural changes, detect urban development, and identify structures and other features.
SAR Imagery Satellite imagery can also capture information that is invisible to the human eye. One example is Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) imagery, which has recently gained attention. While SAR satellites like Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA)’s advanced radar satellite “Daichi-4” (ALOS-4) have traditionally been developed under government initiatives, private companies have also started entering the field. Tenchijin uses SAR data to analyze ground deformation and related phenomena.
Surface Temperature Surface temperature refers to the temperature of the ground itself. Unlike air temperature, which measures the temperature of the atmosphere, surface temperature indicates how hot or cold the ground is.
Surface temperature is a specialized dataset collected by various national satellites, including those from the Japan Meteorological Agency, JAXA, and NASA. Traditionally, this data has primarily been used by scientists and researchers.
However, since its founding, Tenchijin has been applying surface temperature data to business use cases. The reason why this data had not been widely adopted in business before lies in its complexity and the rarity of overlaying multiple satellite datasets.
Why has Tenchijin been able to leverage this data?
The answer lies in the company’s name. The name “Tenchijin” embodies its core mission:
“Ten” (Sky): utilizing satellite data from space
“Chi” (Earth): integrating ground-based data
“Jin” (People): enhancing people’s lives and activities through data
Because Tenchijin was founded with a vision of integrating multiple data sources, the company was able to quickly realize the potential of surface temperature data.
Surface temperature plays a crucial role in Tenchijin’s existing services, such as evaluating the risk of infrastructure deterioration, selecting optimal locations for renewable energy, and assessing suitable areas for agriculture adapted to climate change.
Recognizing the value of surface temperature data early on, Tenchijin has been conducting research and development to create proprietary high-frequency, high-resolution surface temperature information. This involves integrating data from JAXA’s GCOM-C satellite, the Himawari weather satellite, and various international satellites.
We are currently utilizing this technology in the free-to-use WebGIS service called “Tenchijin COMPASS” and in the water utility DX service for local governments and water service providers, known as “Tenchijin COMPASS KnoWaterLeak.”
What is “Thermo Earth of Love Project”?
The “Thermo Earth of Love Project” is an initiative by Tenchijin, a company that has long believed in the potential of surface temperature data. Through the development of its own satellite, this project aims to enhance surface temperature observation, with a satellite launch planned for 2027.
Starting in 2027, expanded coverage and higher resolution surface temperature data will significantly advance our solutions. We envision specific applications in the following areas:
Enhancements in Water Infrastructure Management High-resolution, high-frequency surface temperature data will enable more advanced maintenance and management of water infrastructure. This includes improving leak detection accuracy, providing near-real-time monitoring for rapid response, and enabling the prediction and preventive maintenance of water pipes. Additionally, this data will be utilized to assess damage from earthquakes and volcanic eruptions, contributing to urban planning and disaster management efforts.
Precision Agriculture By leveraging more detailed surface temperature data, we can enable precise monitoring of crop growth conditions, early detection of pests and diseases, and optimal selection of crop varieties. Near-real-time analysis of climate change and soil temperature variations will enhance the accuracy of harvest planning, supporting the development of sustainable agricultural models.
“Thermo Earth of Love Project” represents a bold step for Tenchijin, a startup that has previously deployed satellite data-driven solutions, as it now ventures into the domain of space hardware development.
In the space hardware sector, business models have traditionally been hardware-driven, where companies develop their own satellites and sell the resulting observation data. However, Tenchijin’s solution-driven vertical integration approach is a rare and pioneering initiative, even on a global scale.
Tenchijin’s strength lies in knowing the data required through real-world business applications. By identifying data that can effectively address societal challenges, Tenchijin believes it can fully unlock its value.
Surface temperature data, in particular, is a specialized form of information monitored by government satellites, such as those from the Japan Meteorological Agency, JAXA, and NASA. This is precisely why it is significant for not only government agencies but also private companies to possess and utilize this data, broadening its potential applications.
Tenchijin is guided by its mission of “optimizing human civilization through space big data” and its core values of “thinking from a space perspective” and “engaging in activities beneficial to Earth.” “Thermo Earth of Love Project” is a major step toward achieving these high aspirations.
The satellite data capturing Earth’s state holds limitless possibilities. “Thermo Earth of Love Project” expresses both the warmth of surface temperature and a deep love for the planet.
Tenchijin firmly believes that surface temperature data is an invaluable resource for humanity. Tenchijin sincerely hopes you will follow and support the challenges it faces in “Thermo Earth of Love Project.” Hashtag: #Tenchijin #Space #SatelliteTechnology #SurfaceTemperature
OSAKA, Japan, Feb. 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The first-ever China Bakery and Confectionery Market Insights Seminar convened in Osaka, marking a notable milestone as the event made its debut in Japan. Organized by China Association of Bakery and Confectionery Industry (CABCI) and Bakery China Exhibitions Co., Ltd., the seminar brought together prominent industry leaders from China and Japan to foster dialogue, explore market opportunities, and deepen bilateral collaboration in the bakery and confectionery sectors.
The event opened with remarks from Zhang Jiukui, President of CABCI, who underscored the growing interconnectivity and cooperation between the bakery and confectionery industries of China and Japan. He reiterated China’s commitment to maintaining an open and inclusive market, inviting Japanese and global industry peers to capitalize on emerging opportunities and contribute to the sector’s sustainable development.
Hidehiro Kajiwara, Chairman of the Japan Bakery and confectionery Machinery Manufacturers’ Association, reflected on decades of bilateral collaboration. He emphasized the enduring partnership between the two nations’ industry associations and trade fairs, expressing optimism for the future.
“For over 20 years, our industries have maintained strong exchanges and close cooperation. We look forward to continuing our joint efforts to promote the sustainable growth of the bakery and confectionery sectors in both Japan and China,” Mr. Kajiwara stated.
The seminar also featured an in-depth market analysis from Lin Li, Assistant to the President of CABCI and Managing Director of Bakery China Exhibitions Co., Ltd.. Addressing an audience of over 40 senior executives from leading Japanese companies, Ms. Lin provided a detailed overview of China’s bakery and confectionery market, underscoring its vast scale, growth potential, and shifting consumer trends. Japanese industry representatives voiced confidence in the long-term potential of the Chinese market and reaffirmed their commitment to deepening engagement and expanding business collaborations.
A key highlight of the event was the presentation of the 27th Bakery China 2025 by Jiang Li, from International Sales and Marketing for the exhibition. Scheduled to take place from May 19 to May 22, 2025, at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (NECC) in Shanghai, the event is set to be the world’s largest professional trade fair for the bakery and confectionery industries.
The 330,000-square meters Bakery China 2025 will host over 2,200 exhibitors from more than 30 countries and regions, alongside an estimated 400,000 professional visits from over 100 countries.
As the industry’s premier networking and trade platform, Bakery China 2025 (www.bakerychina.com) invites industry professionals from Japan and beyond to join this landmark event, explore unparalleled business opportunities, and help shape the future of the global bakery and confectionery market.