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SoftBank Robotics and Keenon Robotics announce strategic global partnership, driving productivity and efficiency for the service industry

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Tuesday, September 21, 2021
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SINGAPORE, Sept. 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- SoftBank Robotics Group Corp (SBRG), a worldwide leader in robotics solutions, today announced a global partnership with Keenon Robotics, the global leading AI company focusing on indoor intelligent service robots. This global launch is a follow-up from SoftBank World event announcement on 15thSept 2021 that SoftBank Robotics is collaborating with Keenon Robotics on a global strategic partnership.

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  • This global launch is a follow-up from SoftBank World event announcement on 15thSept 2021 that SoftBank Robotics is collaborating with Keenon Robotics on a global strategic partnership.
  • SBRG and Keenon Robotics will work together to expand the use of robotics systems in the service industry that will allow better efficiency and productivity.
  • Keenon Robotics has long been the market leader in China for providing intelligent autonomous delivery solutions with cutting edge technology in the commercial service robot industry.
  • "We are proud to partner with SoftBank Robotics, the leader in the robotics solutions industry," said Keenon Robotics, Tony Li, Chief Executive Officer.

Leadec acquires UK service specialist "Partners in Hygiene"

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Monday, September 20, 2021
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STUTTGART, Germany, and DARLINGTON, England, Sept. 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Leadec has taken over Partners in Hygiene (PiH), a service specialist for the food industry, as of September 03, 2021. Thus, Leadec is strengthening its footprint in the food and beverage industry as well as in technical cleaning and hygiene services.

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  • STUTTGART, Germany, and DARLINGTON,England, Sept. 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Leadec has taken over Partners in Hygiene (PiH), a service specialist for the food industry, as of September 03, 2021.
  • Thus, Leadec is strengthening its footprint in the food and beverage industry as well as in technical cleaning and hygiene services.
  • "Hygiene services are well aligned to our strongest UK service line of technical cleaning.
  • Leadec is the leading global service specialist for factories across their entire life cycle and related infrastructure.

Travel Preparations are Underway: More Fun Awaits in the Philippines

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Friday, September 17, 2021
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While international travel to the Philippines is still restricted, domestic travel has resumed since the second half of last year.

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  • While international travel to the Philippines is still restricted, domestic travel has resumed since the second half of last year.
  • As the country waits for international borders to reopen for travel, find out how the Philippines Department of Tourism (DOT) has been gearing up its initiatives and preparations through the #MoreFunAwaits campaign.
  • There is really more to discover in the Philippines, with world-class destinations that are thrilled to welcome tourists once international travel resumes.
  • Browse the choices of activities and receive the latest updates and travel advisories about the Philippines by visiting http://www.morefunawaits.com/ or by downloading the Travel Philippines app at the Google Play Store and Apple App Store.

Travel Preparations are Underway: More Fun Awaits in the Philippines

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Friday, September 17, 2021
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While international travel to the Philippines is still restricted, domestic travel has resumed since the second half of last year.

Key Points: 
  • While international travel to the Philippines is still restricted, domestic travel has resumed since the second half of last year.
  • As the country waits for international borders to reopen for travel, find out how the Philippines Department of Tourism (DOT) has been gearing up its initiatives and preparations through the #MoreFunAwaits campaign.
  • There is really more to discover in the Philippines, with world-class destinations that are thrilled to welcome tourists once international travel resumes.
  • Browse the choices of activities and receive the latest updates and travel advisories about the Philippines by visiting http://www.morefunawaits.com/ or by downloading the Travel Philippines app at the Google Play Store and Apple App Store.

Preface, the Hong Kong-based EdTech Company, Sees 500% YoY Surge in Revenue, Overcoming Impact of Pandemic

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Friday, September 17, 2021
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Preface, the Hong Kong-based EdTech Company, Sees 500% YoY Surge in Revenue, Overcoming Impact of Pandemic

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  • Preface, the Hong Kong-based EdTech Company, Sees 500% YoY Surge in Revenue, Overcoming Impact of Pandemic
    TOKYO, JAPAN and LONDON, UK - Media OutReach - 17 September 2021 - Preface , the Hong Kong-based EdTech company, has announced the completion of its Series A funding from prominent investor Sunlink Holdings (H.K.)
  • Preface aims to equip the new generation with this key language for a better future.
  • Despite the impact of the ongoing pandemic, Preface has seen a continued improvement in its performance, with year-on-year revenue growth of 500% over the past 12 months.
  • Tommie Lo, Founder and CEO of Preface, said: "Coding will become the universal language of the future.

A Traveler's Dream Come True: High Performance Connectivity, Free International Calls, Wi-Fi Hotspot, and More — All in One Low-Cost Smartphone App

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Thursday, September 16, 2021
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Infinitely customizable, the app displays the partner's brand and allows for direct communication with the client for information, sales, and marketing.

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  • Infinitely customizable, the app displays the partner's brand and allows for direct communication with the client for information, sales, and marketing.
  • The app is compatible with most models of iPhone, iPad, Samsung Galaxy, and Google Pixel devices, with additional devices being added frequently.
  • Until now, travelers had to purchase expensive international data plans or pay exorbitant roaming charges while traveling abroad.
  • And because the app is powered by a virtual SIM card, there is no need to physically replace the SIM card in the user's smartphone.

Seoul to start branding K-Beauty, announced at Newsis K-Expo 2021

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Thursday, September 16, 2021
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Looking at the market share of beauty products in Southeast Asia, South Korea surged from 8.9% in 2016 to 11% last year.

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  • Looking at the market share of beauty products in Southeast Asia, South Korea surged from 8.9% in 2016 to 11% last year.
  • Lazada introduced 'Laz Korea', a Korean product specialty store, and introduced Hallyu star 'Hyun Bin' as a publicity ambassador.
  • They also poured out policy suggestions for the Seoul Metropolitan Government and the government.
  • The city of Seoul plans to foster and support the beauty industry and create a city full of beautiful charm by converging excellent infrastructure."

Seoul Mayor says, "We will make the beauty industry a strong growth engine for Seoul” at Newsis K-Expo 2021

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Thursday, September 16, 2021
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SEOUL, South Korea, Sept. 16, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon said, "We will make the beauty industry a strong growth engine for Seoul.

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  • SEOUL, South Korea, Sept. 16, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon said, "We will make the beauty industry a strong growth engine for Seoul.
  • Mayor Oh delivered a keynote speech at 'The NEWSIS K-Expo 2021: Seoul Beauty Industry Branding Conference', which was broadcast on the NEWSIS YouTube Channel (https://www.youtube.com/c/NewsisTV) from 5pm KST on 16th of September.
  • He also emphasized that he has established a future roadmap 'Seoul Vision 2030' in order to implement this task.
  • "The domestic beauty industry that has become a new Korean cultural content is something Seoul is paying attention.

APP's Foopak Bio Natura Accelerates Global Plastic-Free Mission with New Flustix Certified "Plastic-Free" Paperboard for Food Packaging

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Thursday, September 16, 2021
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JAKARTA, Indonesia, Sept. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Foopak Bio Natura, one of Indonesia-based Asia Pulp & Paper's flagship brands and paperboard brand for food and beverage packaging, received plastic-free certification from Flustix, an international plastic-free certification body based in Germany.

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  • JAKARTA, Indonesia, Sept. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Foopak Bio Natura, one of Indonesia-based Asia Pulp & Paper's flagship brands and paperboard brand for food and beverage packaging, received plastic-free certification from Flustix, an international plastic-free certification body based in Germany.
  • Foopak Bio Natura's paper products use certified natural wood sources without plastic polymer additions to combat the rising plastic pollution seen in the food and beverage industry.
  • With 300 million metric tons of plastic waste produced annually worldwide, Foopak Bio Natura has set sights to substitute single-use plastics and food packaging by ensuring their products are entirely recyclable and compostable at industrial composting facilities and consumer homes.
  • Foopak Bio Natura firmly believes in creating a sustainable green supply chain without harmful effects on both consumers and the environment.

Local Express Launches Kiosk Service to Provide Independent Retailers With In-Store Data-Driven Customer Engagement

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Tuesday, September 14, 2021
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GLENDALE, Calif., Sept. 14, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Local Express , an eCommerce solution designed for independent grocery stores, enterprises, and food retailers, today announces the launch of a new in-store kiosk service .

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  • GLENDALE, Calif., Sept. 14, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Local Express , an eCommerce solution designed for independent grocery stores, enterprises, and food retailers, today announces the launch of a new in-store kiosk service .
  • The kiosks are an extension of Local Express'omnichannel offering and can be fully integrated with retailers' existing Local Express online store and in-house point of sale (POS) system.
  • The Local Express kiosk solution can also integrate a cloud printer to print deli-counter style "ticket stubs" when needed.
  • Local Express is a SaaS vertical for the Food and Beverage (F&B) industry that specializes in providing eCommerce solutions to independent retailers and enterprises seeking digital transformation.