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Vetter publishes first sustainability report

Pharmaceutical service provider integrates sustainability goals into its corporate strategy

RAVENSBURG, GERMANY Media OutReach2 June 2022 – Vetter, a global leading Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO), has published its first sustainability report. The report underpins the company’s commitment to sustainable action and covers three areas: Ecological Responsibility, Sustainable Economy, and Social Engagement. In doing so, the CDMO is orienting its activities to the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

© Vetter Pharma International GmbH

© Vetter Pharma International GmbH

“As a family-owned business, we think in the long term and aim to act in an economically, socially, and ecologically responsible manner,” says Senator h.c. Udo J. Vetter, Chairman of the Advisory Board and member of the owner family. And Vetter lives up to this responsibility. For many years the pharmaceutical service provider has been realizing a comprehensive sustainability program through its comprehensive EHS (Environment, Health, and Safety) management. Now the company is going one step further. “With the publication of our first sustainability report, we are committing ourselves to the future and making our previous measures on the subject of sustainability transparent for everyone to understand,” emphasizes Senator h.c. Udo J. Vetter.

And these measures are multifaceted, encompassing the areas of ecology, economy, and social issues in their interplay. “Sustainability is firmly anchored in our corporate philosophy,” says Vetter Managing Director Peter Soelkner. “Of course, on many levels, it also plays an important role in our current corporate strategy Vetter NExT 2029.” All stakeholders are included in the process. Thus, the report also shows the individual importance of sustainable action for patients and their families, customers, employees, partner companies as well as society overall. The company‘s sustainability goals are aligned with the requirements for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the United Nations.

Ecological responsibility – looking to future generations

“We are very aware of our social responsibility towards future generations,” emphasizes Vetter Managing Director Thomas Otto. “One of our main initiatives is therefore, to further reduce our emissions, energy consumption, and waste volumes, while at the same time meeting the high regulatory requirements within the manufacturing of vital medicines.” Since 2021, all Vetter sites worldwide have been CO2-neutral. In addition, the company attaches great importance to the stable supply of green electricity from hydroelectric power plants as well as the use of energy from cogeneration units, photovoltaic systems, and geothermal energy. By realizing efficiency measures, the CDMO has saved more than 31 million KWh of energy over the past ten years and expects to further reduce energy consumption an additional 10% by 2029. Through the use of green technology and targeted investments that are in line with the German government’s technology strategy, the company was already using 1,562 m3 less water in 2021, for example, or the equivalent annual consumption of 34 people.

Sustainable economy – value creation and occupational safety

Vetter’s entrepreneurial goal is to create sustainable value. Implementing a sustainability strategy is an integral part of its business model. Another focus is on the promotion as well as the protection of its employees. With a comprehensive occupational health and safety management system, the pharmaceutical service provider creates a safe working environment. In addition, Vetter invests in high-quality education of its employees through continuous training.

Social commitment – Social sustainability

As a globally acting company, Vetter currently employs 5,700 people from over 60 different nations and has been a member of the Diversity Charter since 2017. The CDMO is committed to a prejudice-free, appreciative working environment in which equal opportunities prevail for all employees – regardless of characteristics such as gender identity, ethnic origin, nationality, and age. “At the same time, we are aware that social responsibility extends well beyond our own company,” says Managing Director Peter Soelkner. “That is why we are actively involved in various initiatives around our corporate sites.”

About the Vetter Sustainability Report

The structure of the report is based on the requirements of the German Sustainability Code (DNK). In addition, the content was reviewed against the internationally recognized Sustainability Report Standards (SRS), the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), and the principles of completeness, materiality, and stakeholder engagement.

“Our first sustainability report is another important milestone in Vetter’s corporate history. Even though we look with pride at the results achieved thus far, we see it, above all, as an incentive and motivation to continuously realize our further goals,” Managing Director Thomas Otto sums up.

The complete sustainability report can be found here.

Find the Vetter press kit and more background information here.

About Vetter

Headquartered in Ravensburg, Germany, Vetter is a family-owned, global leading contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) with production facilities in Germany, Austria and the United States. Currently employing more than , the company has long-term experience in supporting biotechnology and pharmaceutical customers both large and small. Vetter range from early stage development support including , to and for vials, syringes and cartridges. As a leading solution provider, Vetter appreciates its responsibility to support the needs of its customers by developing devices that contribute to increased patient safety, convenience, and enhanced compliance. Great importance is also given to including environmental protection and sustainability. Learn more about Vetter at .

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Taiwan tech firms unveil a new wave of AI solutions at Computex 2022

TAIPEI, TAIWAN Media OutReach 1 June 2022 – Taiwan’s IDB (Industrial Development Bureau) “AI Life” Pavilion championed artificial intelligence at the center of Computex 2022, celebrating the IT trade show’s first in-person exhibition after two years of virtual events. The Pavilion featured thirteen Taiwanese tech firms, showcasing their latest AI-driven products and solutions.

13 Taiwanese technology companies exhibit on the IDB AI Life Pavilion at Computex 2022

13 Taiwanese technology companies exhibit on the IDB AI Life Pavilion at Computex 2022


Signage above the Pavilion read, “My AI, my dAIly life”, broadcasting the Pavilion’s purpose – to shed light on the behind-the-scenes role of AI in our daily lives. In keeping with this spirit, each of the thirteen exhibitors spotlighted its latest AI-driven products and solutions, spanning a wide range of industries and applications.

eYs3D demoed its eCapture Depth Camera with 3D stereo vision technology, boasting realtime, human-like vision. This edge computing device paves the way for autonomous robots’ obstacle avoidance, object and gesture recognition. It is built upon eys3D’s proprietary IC packaging solution, “Silicon 4.0 Heterogeneous Integration”.

Hyson exhibited its intelligent aquaculture solution, featuring AI technology that defogs and restores the color of underwater images, and analyzes objects such as fish. Hyson’s solution utilizes IoT underwater cameras to monitor fishes’ overall health and feeding activity. This solution enables fish farmers to save labor cost, manage risk, optimize feeding automation and track primary growth data directly from their cell phone.

Trans IoT promoted its IoV solutions, which integrate mapping software and vehicle data with dash cam hardware devices. Its purpose is to monitor driver performance and recognize poor driving behavior such as a driver who is fatigued, distracted, smoking, accelerating too rapidly or braking too aggressively. By using this system, logistics or commercial fleet companies can reduce risk, attain lower insurance premiums and effectively save on operating expenses.

Himax showcased its Ultralow Power Intelli-Sensing Module, featuring context-aware AI, to empower application systems to reduce energy consumption and improve user experience. While deploying in a smart home application, the module, which is capable of human presence detection, senses when a room is empty then enables powering down functions. It can power down lighting, electronic devices and air conditioning units to save energy. In addition, the module also offers pre-trained facial recognition model to cultivate user experience, interacting with a registered user by keyword spotting for example.

For a majority of the companies present, there was a common theme of exploiting innovations in AI vision to boost efficiency and safety across multiple industries. Exhibitors not mentioned above include ADLINK, Advantech, AUO, GoodLinker, iAmbition, Kneron, SPE3D, Techman Robot, and LILIN. In addition to their individual kiosks, each exhibitor had the chance to give talks about their technologies throughout the event.

The IDB AI Life Pavilion at Computex 2022 was organized by Taiwan’s Industrial Development Bureau, Ministry of Economic Affairs, and executed by Taipei Computer Association.

#TaipeiComputerAssociation

EFQM hosted its 1st Middle East Summit “Achieving a Sustainable Future for The Middle East Through Transformation”

Under the Sponsorship of Abu Dhabi Police, Aramco & Saudi Electricity Company

Two Strategic partnership agreements were signed with Emirates Health Services (EHS) and The Kurdistan Agency for Normalization

DUBAI,
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – African Media Agency – 1 June 2022 – EFQM concluded the first edition of its Middle East Summit “ACHIEVING A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE FOR THE MIDDLE EAST THROUGH TRANSFORMATION.” at the Grand Hyatt hotel in Dubai, where Transformation and Excellence Business Leaders shared their vision and experiences with the presence of esteemed partners, VIPs, business leaders, media and influencers.

On this occasion, EFQM also signed two partnership agreements with prestigious organizations. The first agreement was signed with Emirate Health Services (EHS) to establish an Excellence and Quality Award for Healthcare Providers and a program for leadership development to enhance the performance of the healthcare sector in Dubai. The second agreement was with the Kurdistan Agency for Normalization to set up the agency as a partner to deliver EFQM courses in the Kurdish language. The Ministry of Culture in Saudi Arabia signed a Diamond Membership agreement with EFQM to support the ministry in its journey toward excellence.

The summit promenaded different panels and keynote speakers featuring thought-provoking presentations such as Innovation, Sustainability, and Transformation by renowned personalities and entities such as HE Major General Fares Khalaf Al Mazroui, Commander-in-Chief of Abu Dhabi Police, HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), Dr Paul Little, EFQM Board Chairman, Dr Nader Sabry, CEO of timeZ5 Global Inc., and Mr Russell Longmuir, EFQM Chief Executive Officer, Eng. Isra’a Mobideen, EFQM Middle East Regional Director, Abu Dhabi Police, Dubai Government Excellence Program, King Abdullah II Center for Excellence, Club Excelencia, Ministry of Interior Bahrain, Orange Jordan, Public Works Authority in Qatar, Roads & Transport Authority, Dubai Police, Dubai Customs, Telecommunications, and Digital Government Regulatory Authority, and many more, from across the region and beyond.

His Excellency Major General Faris Khalaf Al Mazrouei, Commander-in-Chief of Abu Dhabi Police, commented “We would like to thank EFQM for supporting excellence in the Middle East and worldwide, and for organizing this important event. Since its inception in 1957, Abu Dhabi Police has been keen to support and comply with government directions to achieve a global leading position for the UAE. Through establishing a clear purpose, understanding our ecosystem, exploring future Global trends, employing advanced analytical tools, and adopting agile approaches, we have been able to enhance Abu Dhabi Global position by becoming the safest city in the world for the past 6 years. We will continue to support the prosperity and quality of life of our nation and strengthen our partnerships in the pursuit of excellence”.

Mr. Motaz Al-Mashouk VP, Engineering Services at Aramco said: “Excellence is one of Aramco’s driving corporate values, enabling the company to achieve the best possible results when tackling new challenges. The company will continue its excellence journey to drive performance and fulfill our strategic intent of becoming the world’s leading integrated energy and chemicals company.”

Isra’a Mobideen, EFQM Middle East Regional Director, highlighted “The summit was a great opportunity to hear from best-in-class pioneering organizations as they shared insights about their transformation journey and showcased best practices for others to learn from. It was great to hear how central EFQM’s Training and methods had become to driving performance improvement, excellence, sustainable transformation, and assisting Middle East organizations to manage the challenges ahead”. We thank our members, partners and sponsors for their support, and we are looking to welcome them again at the EFQM Forum taking place in Lyon- FRANCE on the 27-28th of October 2022.

About EFQM:

EFQM is a not-for-profit membership foundation founded in October 1989, based in Brussels with Global reach. EFQM’s purpose is to build a better future for people, communities, and for organizations themselves. EFQM is the custodian of the, a non-prescriptive framework that can be used to gain a holistic view of any organization regardless of size, sector, or maturity. Over the past 30 years, the EFQM Model has provided a blueprint for organizations across and beyond Europe to develop a culture of improvement and innovation.

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Time to Boogie with TPlus

For the first time ever, bringing you a new experience in Lao PDR, The wonderful collaboration between TPlus. 

Laos Slaps Stickers on Government Vehicles 

The government of Laos has begun attaching stickers to state vehicles to better control the use of state vehicles and show greater accountability to the public.

500 Global and Taiwan Tech Arena Join Forces Again in 2022 to Fuel Early-Stage Startup Growth on a Global Scale

500 Global Accelerator Taiwan will support 20 local and international startups on their growth journey, further bolstering Taiwan’s startup ecosystem

TAIPEI, TAIWAN – Media OutReach – 1 June 2022 – 500 Global, a leading U.S.-based venture capital firm and Taiwan Tech Arena, a deep tech startup ecosystem-building program, have renewed their partnership to bring back the highly anticipated 500 Global Accelerator Taiwan, with TTA (the “Program”). The accelerator Program aims to help 20 promising tech startups scale both locally and globally.

With the support of 500 Global’s world-class mentors, the Program will coach early stage tech startups on how to assess, refine, and fast-track their growth plans in sectors such as web3, fintech, future of work, digital health, and consumer.

Besides equipping startups with the tools and skills for rapid growth and capital attraction, the Program provides an opportunity to showcase and develop Taiwan’s R&D and talent pool.

“We are extremely proud of the success achieved by members of our 2021 cohort, such as Crescendo Lab, GoSky AI, OnMyGrad, and Spaceship that have subsequently received funding or gained market traction since completing the program. This underscores its effectiveness, which is why we are very pleased to partner with TTA once again in 2022 and help it reinforce Taiwan’s reputation as an up-and-coming startup hub,” said Carrie Liauw, Regional Director, Programs, APAC at 500 Global.

Anthony So, Co-founder & CEO of OnMyGrad, commented on his experience from last year’s Program: “I am really fortunate to have 500 Global team members supporting us throughout the program as we are an overseas startup, not physically in Taipei. It’s hard to imagine that a virtual program can be that well-organized and engaging. Most importantly, our team learnt so much about productization and scaling, which further earned us pre-seed investment from 500 Global.”

“The workshops and mentorship made a huge impact. Through this program, I had the opportunity to learn about many things I would have had to learn the hard way otherwise,” said Camila Sáenz, Founder & CEO of TUTEEMI.

The program’s key dates are the following:

June 1, 2022: Launch of Application Period
July 1, 2022: Close of Application Period
August 15, 2022 – October 21st, 2022: Accelerator Program
Week of October 24th, 2022: Demo Day

Startups selected to participate in the 500 Global Accelerator Taiwan, with TTA program will undergo eight weeks of intensive training, divided into three phases:

Phase 1: Foundations of Growth (value propositions, growth fundamentals, metrics, key performance indices (KPI).
Phase 2: Launch and Experimentation (best practices in growth strategy, sales and marketing, international scaling plans).
Phase 3: Fundraising and Presentation (building and delivering a good presentation plan).

Founders will pitch to a curated audience of industry and ecosystem stakeholders at Demo Day.

To apply to the Program, please submit your application here by 1 July 2022.

About 500 Global

is a venture capital firm with $2.7B in assets under management that invests early in founders building fast-growing technology companies. We focus on markets where technology, innovation, and capital can unlock long-term value and drive economic growth. We work closely with key stakeholders and advise governments and corporations on how best to support entrepreneurial ecosystems so startups can thrive. 500 Global has backed over 5,000 founders representing more than 2,600 companies operating in 81 countries. Our portfolio includes 45 companies valued at over $1 billion and 130+ companies valued at over $100 million. Our 140+ plus team members are located in more than 20 countries and bring experience as entrepreneurs, investors, and operators from some of the world’s leading technology companies.

About TTA
Taiwan Tech Arena (TTA) is a deep tech startup ecosystem building program bringing academic/R&D talents, startups, accelerators, corporate and investors under one roof.

Located in Taipei Arena with 3,000+ m2 co-working and event space specifically designed for tech innovation, Taiwan Tech Arena aims to cultivate deep technology entrepreneurship, foster commercialization of innovation and build a vibrant cross border deep tech startup ecosystem.

#TaiwanTechArena #TTA

Unlimint Partners Up with Alipay+ to Accelerate the Connection of Thousands of Global Online Merchants to Over 1 Billion Consumers

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 1 June 2022 – Unlimint, the award-winning global fintech company, announced that it has partnered together with Alipay+ to further expand its global online payment portfolio. This partnership will further strengthen Unlimint’s global offering and open up new opportunities for eCommerce and online businesses worldwide, enabling them better reach the over 1 billion users of digital payment tools brought by Alipay+.

Unlimint’s new and existing merchants from industries like digital commerce, e-learning, gaming and SaaS, among others, will now gain access to a multitude of e-wallets and bank apps from across Asia, allowing them to enhance their customer services and streamline existing payment management operations. It will also allow them to expand their outreach and sell to millions of new customers in the APAC region.

Launched in 2020, Alipay+ is a suite of global cross-border digital payments and marketing solutions operated by Ant Group. It supports a wide range of digital payments methods, including e-wallets and bank apps, such as GCash in the Philippines, Kakao Pay in South Korea, Klarna in Europe as well as Alipay in China.

With innovative technologies and solutions, Alipay+ brings an easy way to capture digital-first customers and makes it easier and more convenient for merchants to serve users of Asia’s leading digital payment service providers. Especially, with the one-stop integration feature provided by Alipay+, payment services and merchants can access all existing and later-onboarded digital payment methods brought by the solution through a unified interface and standardized business rules, and without additional technical adaption.

According to research, by 2025 the volume of non-cash transactions in the APAC region is forecasted to surpass the one trillion mark. Between 2021 and 2025, the number of mobile wallets in use in Asia Pacific only is projected to more than double. A recent study by Deloitte states that the next three years will be the “golden period” for digital trade development for the APAC region, and that the Southeast Asian market ranks among top three of all sales markets in Asia Pacific countries.

“We are extremely pleased to partner with Alipay+ and add new payment capabilities to our unique solution. This is a major step on our journey of strengthening our APAC offering and powering up cross-border payments for millions of people in the region”, noted Unlimint’s Chief Customer Officer Irene Skrynova. “In the past years we have focused on building essential strategic partnerships with alternative payment methods worldwide, so that we could ensure, that we can successfully support our existing and new customers expansion needs around the globe, on top of providing international credit and debit card processing via our direct acquiring partnerships with Visa, Mastercard, JCB, UnionPay, Diners Club and Discover. Alipay+ will allow us to open new doors of opportunity for merchants all over the globe and to prepare them for whatever the “payment world of tomorrow” brings their way”, she added.

“Alipay+ solutions help merchants innovate, connecting them to global customers, through their favourite wallet or banking app, providing both payment and marketing services,” said Piero Candela, head of Business Development in Europe at Ant Group. “We value our collaboration with Unlimint, an acquirer who has successfully integrated its payment platform with relevant European digital merchants, with a strong attention to the entire shopping experience. Alipay+ will help Unlimint further expand merchant access to multiple leading payment methods, by a single and simple integration through a unified payment and marketing solution.”

About Unlimint

Founded in 2009, Unlimint provides fast-growing innovative businesses with a constantly evolving financial interface, made by innovators for innovators, and designed to make the financial world of tomorrow closer to businesses here and now. From London to Singapore and from San Francisco to São Paulo, we help local clients enter new markets, and global businesses to explore new industries and reach new milestones. Following the highest banking industry standards, we are dissolving the borders that have previously limited international expansion.

For more information, visit

#Unlimint

About ANT GROUP AND ALIPAY+
Alipay+ provides global cross-border mobile payments and marketing solutions that enable merchants, especially small and medium-sized businesses, to better serve consumers around the world by collaborating with global partners.

Alipay+ is introduced by Ant Group, the owner and operator of Alipay, One of the world’s leading digital platforms. Alipay serves hundreds of millions of users by connecting them with merchants and partner financial institutions that offer inclusive financial services and digital daily life services.

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

EdgePoint Philippines Completes Transition of First Batch of Towers from PLDT Inc.

1,512 sites transferred as part of sale-leaseback of 2,934 towers across the Luzon Island group

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 1 June 2022 – EdgePoint Infrastructure (“EdgePoint”), a leading ASEAN-based independent telecommunications infrastructure company, has officially completed takeover of the first batch of its tower sites in the Philippines, comprising 1,512 sites via its subsidiary, Comworks Infratech Corporation (“EdgePoint Philippines”).

The official handover of the remaining 1,422 sites is expected to be completed by the end of 2022, fulfilling the Sale & Leaseback agreement between EdgePoint Philippines and subsidiaries of PLDT Inc., the Philippines’ largest integrated telecommunications company, signed in April this year for 2,934 towers in the Luzon Island group.

PLDT Inc.’s subsidiary, Smart, will be leasing the towers from EdgePoint Philippines to serve its mobile communications and high-speed internet connectivity needs in the region.

Suresh Sidhu, Chief Executive Officer of EdgePoint, commented, “Our collaboration with PLDT Inc. has gotten off to a smooth start and we are keen to build on this success further with the official handover of this first batch of towers. We continue to be committed to developing the Philippines telecoms sector through building our business in this highly dynamic wireless growth market.”

Upon completion of the entire transaction, EdgePoint will own over 13,000 towers across ASEAN.

For more information on EdgePoint, please visit https://edgepointinfra.com/

ABOUT EDGEPOINT INFRASTRUCTURE

EdgePoint Infrastructure is a telecommunications infrastructure company that aspires to power Digital ASEAN via Next Generation Infrastructure. Headquartered in Singapore with operations in Malaysia, Indonesia and the Philippines, through EdgePoint Towers Sdn Bhd, PT Centratama Telekomunikasi Indonesia, Tbk and Comworks Infratech Corporation respectively, the company is focused on providing sharable and leading-edge telecom structures, small cells and in-building systems. EdgePoint aims to be an industry leader through scale and innovation, driving operational efficiencies through the adoption of analytics and digital technologies.

#EdgePoint