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S Spine Hospital Launches T-Shirt to Raise Awareness About Back Pain

BANGKOK, March 31, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — S Spine Hospital, a specialist in spine, has unveiled “THE SPINE T-SHIRT,” a health communication initiative designed to transform how people perceive and understand spinal health issues.

S Spine Hospital Launches T-Shirt to Raise Awareness About Back Pain
S Spine Hospital Launches T-Shirt to Raise Awareness About Back Pain

The hospital was established as Thailand’s first specialized spine hospital in 2017. With experience treating over 100,000 patients, both Thai and international, the medical team has discovered that traditional treatments such as massage, acupuncture, chiropractic adjustments, and medication cannot truly resolve back pain issues.

“THE SPINE T-SHIRT” emerges from a concept aimed at communicating health problems in an innovative way. The shirt features designs that simulate spinal injuries resulting from everyday behaviors, including prolonged smartphone use, sitting in the same position for hours while working, or incorrect motorcycle riding posture.

The primary goal of this campaign is to raise awareness and encourage people to take their spinal health seriously, rather than waiting until injuries occur before seeking treatment. “We want to change society’s mindset, showing that caring for spinal health isn’t difficult if we start being aware and attentive today,” says Dr. Dittapong Boonampol, Spine Specialist Surgeon and Executive of S-Spine Hospital, the first specialized spine hospital in Thailand.

“THE SPINE T-SHIRT” innovation is not just a garment, but a powerful communication tool that transforms medical information into a tangible and easily understandable experience.

S Spine Hospital hopes this innovation will be the starting point for everyone to pay more attention to their spinal health, leading to better quality of life without pain.

 

CKPower Expands RECs Operations to Accelerate Global Clean Energy Adoption

BANGKOK, March 31, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — CK Power Public Company Limited (SET: CKP), one of Southeast Asia’s largest producers of electricity from renewable sources, is expanding its Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) business to support the accelerating global transition toward clean energy and strengthened sustainability commitments. This strategic move is aimed at promoting broader renewable energy adoption and supporting businesses in reducing greenhouse gas emissions over the long term.

The solar cells of Bangkhenchai Company Limited (BKC).
The solar cells of Bangkhenchai Company Limited (BKC).

Mr. Thanawat Trivisvavet, Managing Director, CK Power Public Company Limited, said, “RECs are an important tool for businesses to demonstrate their use of renewable energy and meet science-based emissions reduction targets. They enable companies to offset carbon footprints and achieve their sustainability goals with confidence. Since 2022, CKPower has been actively involved in RECs trading through its subsidiary, Bangkhenchai Company Limited (BKC), registering renewable energy projects on trading platforms in partnership with Innopower Company Limited, a subsidiary of EGAT. To date, CKPower has delivered over 39,660.46 RECs to clients committed to decarbonizing their operations.”

In 2024, CKPower further advanced its RECs initiative by exploring opportunities from its run-of-river hydropower plant, Xayaburi Power Company Limited (XPCL), located in the Lao PDR. The company has signed an agreement with Mekha V Company Limited (a subsidiary of PTT Public Company Limited) to evaluate RECs integration via the ReAcc platform. This effort aims to support multinational corporations in embedding clean energy into their supply chains.

CKPower’s renewable energy strategy also includes new solar projects totaling 13 MW, developed in partnership with Bangkok Expressway and Metro Public Company Limited (BEM).  The first of these projects is expected to begin commercial operation in early 2025. Additionally, BKC signed a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with the Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) under the Feed-in Tariff (FiT) program for a 6 MW solar project, scheduled for operation by 2027.

With a clear roadmap to reach over 95% renewable energy in its portfolio by 2043, CKPower is also committed to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 through innovation, energy efficiency, and sustainability awareness across its value chain.

Mr. Thanawat concluded, “Renewable energy is the foundation of a sustainable future. Through our RECs initiatives and clean energy projects, we empower companies around the world to fulfill their sustainability commitments while fostering a resilient energy ecosystem.”

“CKPower – Renewable Electricity for a Sustainable Future”

Autoliv Retires Repurchased Shares, Decreases Number of Issued Shares

STOCKHOLM, March 31, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Autoliv, Inc. (NYSE: ALV) and (SSE: ALIV.sdb), the worldwide leader in automotive safety systems, today announced that as of March 31, 2025, the total number of issued shares of common stock is 79,914,590 of which 77,305,582 shares are outstanding.

Autoliv retired 528,732 shares of common stock that had been repurchased during the quarter which resulted in a decrease in the issued shares.

The Company now has a total of 79,914,590 issued shares of common stock of which 77,305,582 shares are outstanding. Each share of outstanding common stock is entitled to one vote. After the retirement of the repurchased shares, Autoliv holds 2,609,008 shares of common stock in treasury which have no voting rights or rights to participate in distributions under Delaware law.

This information is of such character that Autoliv, Inc. is obliged to disclose in accordance with the Swedish Financial Instruments Trading Act (Sw. lagen (1991:980) om handel med finansiella instrument). The information was distributed for disclosure, through the agency of the contact persons set out below, on March 31, 2025, 08:00 CET.

Inquiries: 

Anders Trapp, Tel +46 (0)8 587 206 71

Henrik Kaar, Tel +46 (0)8 587 206 14

About Autoliv

About Autoliv Autoliv, Inc. (NYSE: ALV) (Nasdaq Stockholm: ALIV.sdb) is the worldwide leader in automotive safety systems. Through our group companies, we develop, manufacture and market protective systems, such as airbags, seatbelts, and steering wheels for all major automotive manufacturers in the world, as well as mobility safety solutions, such as commercial vehicles and electrical safety solutions. At Autoliv, we challenge and re-define the standards of mobility safety to sustainably deliver leading solutions. In 2024, our products saved approximately 37,000 lives and reduced around 600,000 injuries. We have operations in 25 countries, and we drive innovation, research, and development at our 13 technical centers. Our 65,000 employees are passionate about our vision of Saving More Lives and quality is at the heart of everything we do. Sales in 2024 amounted to $10.4 billion. For more information go to www.autoliv.com. 

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ARTERY Launches AT32F455/F456/F457 High-Performance MCUs, Empowering the Future of Industrial IoT

TAIPEI, March 31, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — As the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) rapidly evolves, the demand for enhanced performance and intelligence in microcontrollers continues to rise. This has driven innovation in computing power, power efficiency, and connectivity, accelerating the advancement of smart manufacturing, device interconnection, and data-driven decision-making.

Recently, ARTERY Technology launched the AT32F455/F456/F457 series of high-performance microcontrollers. Featuring high clock speeds, large memory capacity, and rich peripheral interfaces such as multiple CAN-FD modules, these MCUs meet the demanding computing needs of industrial automation, intelligent connectivity (AIoT), and data processing. They enhance automation levels and offer flexible, efficient solutions for industrial applications.  

AT32F455/456/457: Secure MCU with Crypto Engine, Building a Shield for AIoT
AT32F455/456/457: Secure MCU with Crypto Engine, Building a Shield for AIoT

High-Performance Computing and Flexible Storage Empower Industrial Upgrades

The AT32F455/F456/F457 series is based on the 32-bit ARM® Cortex®-M4F core, running at up to 192MHz to ensure efficient processing in complex applications. It integrates high-speed embedded memory with up to 512KB Flash and up to 144KB SRAM, and provides 4KB OTP for storing unique IDs, production batch information, and hardware configuration data—ensuring data reliability and security to meet the storage needs of diverse applications.

In addition, the series supports high-capacity memory expansion with a QSPI interface for connecting external SPI flash or SPI RAM, supporting address mapping mode. The XMC interface supports memory expansion with SDRAM, SRAM, PSRAM, and NOR Flash.

Rich Peripherals Drive Application Innovation

The AT32F455/F456/F457 series integrates rich peripheral resources and enhanced I/O ports, including two 12-bit, 16-channel high-speed ADCs with up to 5.33Msps sampling rate, two 12-bit DACs, eight general-purpose 16-bit timers, two general-purpose 32-bit timers, and two basic timers. It also includes 3 I2C, 4 SPI/I2S (2 full-duplex), 1 full-duplex I2SF, 8 USART, SDIO, USB OTG, XMC, and QSPI interfaces—fully meeting users’ customized development needs and offering broad application scalability. Equipped with 3 CAN or CAN-FD interfaces and an Ethernet MAC interface, the series ensures strong connectivity in high-speed data transmission, industrial automation, and IoT applications.

Three Series, One Architecture, Unique Strengths

The AT32F455 supports three CAN interfaces, while the AT32F456 and AT32F457 integrate three CAN-FD interfaces to enable lower latency and higher data throughput, ideal for complex scenarios requiring large data exchange. On top of the AT32F455/F456 features, the AT32F457 adds an IEEE-802.3 10/100Mbps Ethernet controller to enable precise industrial network connectivity, supporting distributed systems and remote device management—particularly suitable for IoT applications.

  • AT32F455 Series: Outstanding Performance for Diverse Applications

Equipped with 3 CAN interfaces, QSPI, and XMC, designed for industrial automation, motor control, IoT, and consumer electronics applications.

  • AT32F456 Series: Enhanced Communication Speed

Integrates 3 CAN-FD interfaces compatible with CAN 2.0B, delivering high-speed, reliable communication—ideal for in-vehicle infotainment, industrial control, and security applications that demand high communication performance.

  • AT32F457 Series: EMAC Enhances Connectivity

Incorporates a 10/100Mbps Ethernet MII/RMII controller compatible with IEEE 1588. Along with 3 CAN-FD interfaces, it provides high-precision network time synchronization—especially suitable for industrial automation, Ethernet gateways, and smart security applications.

Security and Reliability for Long-Term Stable Operation

The AT32F455/F456/F457 series enhances security design by integrating ARTERY’s proprietary SLib Security Library, along with a built-in AES (Advanced Encryption Standard) hardware accelerator and a True Random Number Generator (TRNG) to protect code and data security. The AES hardware encryption effectively safeguards firmware and data transmission, while the TRNG generates high-quality keys and encryption parameters to further strengthen the system’s resistance against attacks—delivering a higher level of protection for industrial control, smart security, and connected devices.

All AT32 MCUs support industrial-grade temperature ranges from -40°C to 105°C and comply with IEC-60730 international safety standards, ensuring stable operation in harsh environments and enhancing safety risk management in home appliances. Its low-power architecture combined with various power-saving modes—including sleep, deep sleep, and standby—delivers excellent performance in industrial automation, IoT endpoints, and portable devices.

Versatile Packaging and Development Support

The AT32F455/F456/F457 series is available in QFN48, LQFP48, LQFP64, LQFP100, and LQFP144 packages, with a total of 26 model options to meet diverse application needs. Fully compatible with ARTERY’s development tools, the series provides comprehensive software and hardware support—from development to mass production and firmware updates. Resources include development boards, debugging tools, software libraries, and technical documentation to streamline development and reduce time-to-market.

Samples of the AT32F455/F456/F457 series are now available, with mass production and shipments underway.

Coway Holds 36th Annual General Meeting to Further Strengthen Shareholder Trust Through Sustainable Growth

  • Shareholders have rejected Align Partners’ proposal for a cumulative voting system, reaffirming board independence
  • Key agenda items, including the appointment of outside directors and the retirement of 650,000 treasury stocks to enhance shareholder returns, were approved

SEOUL, South Korea, March 31, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Coway Co., Ltd., the “Best Life Solution Company,” has announced that it has today held its 36th Annual General Meeting (AGM) at its Yugu office in Gongju City, Chungcheongnam Province, South Korea.

Coway Holds 36th Annual General Meeting
Coway Holds 36th Annual General Meeting

During the AGM, shareholders approved key agenda items that included the ratifying of financial statements, consolidated financial statements and statements of the appropriation of retained earnings; the appointment of outside directors; the appointment of audit committee members; the approval of limitations on directors’ remuneration; and capital reduction for the purpose of treasury shares’ cancellation.

Shareholders also rejected Align Partners Capital Management Inc.’s (“Align Partners”) proposal to introduce a cumulative voting system. A Coway official stated, “Our shareholders have reaffirmed that the current board operation ensures sufficient operational independence and transparency, making it suitable for ongoing sustainable growth and shareholder value enhancement.”

As part of its mid-to-long-term shareholder return policy, Coway approved the retirement of approximately 650,000 treasury shares. The company also announced plans to continue repurchasing and canceling treasury shares to significantly increase the total shareholder return rate from 20% to 40%, alongside other measures designed to further enhance shareholder value.

This year’s AGM also saw Coway appoint Jungho Kim, Professor at the Graduate School of International Studies of Korea University, and Taehong Kim, CEO of Growth Hill Asset Management Co., Ltd., as new outside directors, while Gilyeon Lee was reappointed to the same role. Taehong Kim and Gilyeon Lee have also been appointed as audit committee members, while Align Partners’ nominee for outside director and audit committee member voluntarily resigned, resulting in the agenda item’s dismissal.

Jangwon Seo, CEO of Coway, said, “Increased investment in R&D to the end of developing innovative products and technologies has resulted in strong sales growth for our Icon water purifier series and BEREX mattress and massage chair range across both domestic and global markets, reinforcing our status as stable performers within the market. Moving forward, we will work to further strengthen our core businesses, enhance shareholder returns and advance governance in order to increase corporate value and shareholder trust.”

About Coway Co., Ltd.

Established in Korea in 1989, Coway, the “Best Life Solution Company,” is a leading environmental home appliances company making people’s lives healthy and comfortable with innovative home appliances such as water purifiers, air purifiers, bidets, and mattresses. The company’s most recent venture, the BEREX brand, aims to improve sleep and wellness through cutting-edge mattresses and massage chairs. Since being founded, Coway has become a leader in the environmental home appliances industry, with intensive research, engineering, development, and customer service. The company has proven dedication to innovation with award-winning products, home health expertise, unrivaled market share, customer satisfaction, and brand recognition. Coway continues to innovate by diversifying product lines and accelerating overseas business in Malaysia, USA, Thailand, China, Indonesia, Vietnam, Japan, and Europe, based on the business success in Korea. For more information, please visit http://www.coway.com/ or http://newsroom.coway.com.

Ceva Animal Health renews its shareholding structure with all its long-standing partners and opens its capital to Mérieux Institute and ARCHIMED to accelerate its growth.

LIBOURNE, France, March 31, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Ceva Animal Health (Ceva), the world’s fifth-largest animal health company, announces the restructuring of its capital. All investors, whether “Friends of Ceva” or pure investors led by Temasek, have renewed their investment, demonstrating their confidence in the company’s ability to continue its sustained growth.

Ceva’s management, led by Dr. Marc Prikazsky, has reinforced its participation and still retains the majority of voting rights, reaffirming the company’s commitment to remaining independent. It is supported by a core group of long-term investors, known as “Friends of Ceva” ensuring a stable and committed shareholding structure for the group’s development.

With 7,000 employees, Ceva is a global leader in animal health, particularly in vaccination. Operating directly in 47 countries, the company delivers its products, services and equipment’s worldwide to veterinarians, livestock professionals, and pet owners.

To support innovation in animal health, the Bettencourt-Meyers and Mérieux, have increased their stake through the investment holding Téthys Invest and Mérieux Institute that joined forces with investment fund Mérieux Equity Partners. Canadian pension investor PSP Investments, a long-term investor in Ceva, has also significantly increased its ownership in the group. Other companies participating in the “Friends of Ceva” include Sofiprotéol, the investment branch of the French group Avril, the Japanese company Mitsui & Co., as well as some local investment funds and the Klocke family.

The long-standing minority investors have renewed their commitment, demonstrating their confidence in Ceva’s future. Leading this group of partners is the Singapore-based global investment firm Temasek, joined by French investors EMZ and Sagard, Asia-based HOPU Investments, and U.S.-based Continental Grain Company. This sixth funding round also welcomes the addition of the French investment fund ARCHIMED, led by veterinarian Dr. Denis Ribon. Specializing in the healthcare sector, ARCHIMED focuses on supporting companies in expanding internationally and accelerating their research programs.

Since its founding in 1999, Ceva has grown its revenue fourteenfold, reaching €1.77 billion last year. Driven by innovation and deeply committed to preventive medicine, Ceva was the first veterinary company to develop and commercialize a cutting-edge nucleotide vaccine and invest in gene therapy for companion animals. Aware of its responsibility in addressing major global challenges, Ceva is strongly committed to reducing its environmental impact and promoting the preservation of animal biodiversity.

“I am delighted to see that in this new round of financing, the management’s participation, supported by the ‘Friends of Ceva’, is being strengthened alongside our historic financial investors and new entrants. Ceva plays a major role in animal health, particularly in the fight against emerging diseases, sometimes zoonotic, and in the treatment of chronic diseases affecting our loyal four-legged companions. At Ceva, we are convinced that we must continue to create bridges between different health sectors to protect the health of ecosystems and humans as well as global food security,” said Dr. Marc Prikazsky, Chairman and CEO of Ceva Animal Health.

Ceva would like to thank its advisors, Lazard, Rothschild, Weil, and Callisto, and their teams for their support.

About Ceva Animal Health

Ceva Animal Health (Ceva) is the 5th global animal health company, led by experienced veterinarians, whose mission is to provide innovative health solutions for all animals to ensure the highest level of care and well-being. Our portfolio includes preventive medicine such as vaccines and animal welfare products, pharmaceutical solutions for farm and companion animals, as well as equipment and services to provide the best experience for our customers.

With more than 7,000 employees located in 47 countries, Ceva strives daily to bring to life its vision as a One Health company: “Together, beyond animal health”.

2024 turnover: €1.77 billion

Contact:  Emilie Barrail, Head of external communication, emilie.barrail@ceva.com

 

Current State of Creativity x Technology in Tokyo as Seen through CCBT: Civic Creative Base Tokyo (CCBT) Report

TOKYO, March 31, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Civic Creative Base Tokyo (CCBT) has been engaging in creative activities through art and digital technology, co-creating with various players such as citizens, artists, companies and research institutions since its opening in October 2022. To reflect on CCBT’s activities over the past two and a half years and consider its future direction, it has compiled the Civic Creative Base Tokyo (CCBT) Report.

This report introduces the mission, vision and activities of CCBT, and it also evaluates the activities qualitatively and quantitatively, gathering real voices from citizens and artists who participated. Through the power of art and digital technology, the report will serve as a guide for future activities, tracking the development of CCBT and Civic Creative in Tokyo. Please download the report from the link below.

Overview
Civic Creative Base Tokyo (CCBT) Report
For more details, please visit the official website.

Official website:
https://www.seikatubunka.metro.tokyo.lg.jp/bunka/bunka_jigyo/tokyo_ccbt

Edited and published by:
Cultural Events Section, Culture Promotion Division, Bureau of Citizens, Culture and Sports, Tokyo Metropolitan Government

What is CCBT?
Civic Creative Base Tokyo (CCBT) is a hub for activities that aim to bring the creativity of people to society through art and digital technology. Equipped with creative spaces and studios, CCBT organizes a wide-ranging program of events and projects to serve as a driving force for making Tokyo better through creativity and technology.

It works to become a node for utilizing the knowledge and technology that accumulate in the city, collaborating with artists, various experts and companies to research, develop and exhibit art, design and technology within the context of Civic Creative. Collaborating with citizens of Tokyo and creators from around the world, CCBT envisions the future landscapes of Tokyo.

Four missions for engaging civic creativity
Inspire:
CCBT aspires to be a place for encounters with art and technology, and for learning how to live creatively.

Co-create:
Thinking about the future of Tokyo in partnership with various others, CCBT designs the society to come.

Incubate:
Welcoming artists and creatives as partners, CCBT makes and disseminates new artistic expression.

Network:
Forming connections with people and the city, and building an international network, CCBT strives to be a hub for digital creativity.

More details: https://ccbt.rekibun.or.jp/en/ 

Calvados Pays d’Auge Boulard unveils its 200th Anniversary Cuvée, a tribute to two centuries of artisanal know-how and innovation

PARIS, March 31, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Since its founding in 1825, Boulard has revealed the best of Calvados Pays d’Auge throughout the world, this one-of-a-kind French treasure. Inspired by the founders’ visionary approach, this new release celebrates the Maison’s unparallel craft and mastery of wood maturation. The 200th  Anniversary Cuvée is a testament of this expertise, crafted from a blend of Calvados aged for at least 18 years, and offers an exceptional tasting experience.

Click here to uncover the full story behind this cuvée and its creation : 
https://www.multivu.com/boulard_calvados/9325551-en-unveil-200th-anniversary-cuvee-tribute-two-centuries-artisanal-innovation

A CAREFULLY CRAFTED BLEND

This blend, meticulously crafted by Sylvain Pluchard, Boulard’s seventh Cellar Master, is the work of a true goldsmith. Sylvain passionately perpetuates a unique know-how passed down through generations that sublimates the Norman terroir.

“The Bicentenary Cuvée represents a decade of meticulous work, a tribute to 200 years of Maison Boulard and the unique DNA of our Calvados. Every drop of this cuvée embodies the excellence we have nurtured since 1825, and I am proud to pass it on after 30 years with this great House.” — Sylvain Pluchard, Cellar Master at Maison Boulard.

A UNIQUE TASTING EXPERIENCE

The cuvée shows a beautiful amber color with a complex nose of caramelized apple, spices, wood, and a hint of licorice. On the palate, it reveals roundness, richness, and elegance, with flavors of dried fruits, licorice, wood, and tobacco, offering a delicate finish. A Calvados of great finesse, balanced between sweetness and character.

A LIMITED EDITION

Only 7,000 bottles have been crafted for this special edition. Savor a piece of history with this rare and exquisite cuvée, created for enthusiasts and connoisseurs. Find this one-of-a-kind expression online on our website, as well as in a selection of retail outlets starting from April.

Contact:

contact@spirit-france.com

Video –  https://mma.prnasia.com/media2/2649506/Boulard_Calvados.mp4

 

 

Calvados Pays d’Auge Boulard unveils its 200th Anniversary Cuvée, a tribute to two centuries of artisanal know-how and innovation

 

Calvados Pays d’Auge Boulard unveil 200th Anniversary Cuvee tribute two centuries artisanal innovation.
Calvados Pays d’Auge Boulard unveil 200th Anniversary Cuvee tribute two centuries artisanal innovation.