Thanks to Allbirds founder Tim Brown, the University of Auckland and seven businesses will host Stanford student interns keen to support sustainability projects.
Seven New Zealand businesses have demonstrated their commitment to sustainability by offering to provide internship opportunities for students from the prestigious Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability.
Professor Jacqueline Beggs, co-director of Ngā Ara Whetū, the Centre for Climate, Biodiversity and Society said, “We are delighted to host these Stanford University students in New Zealand – this opportunity fosters diverse ideas and innovative approaches to make a real difference to global challenges in sustainability.”
Professor Beggs acknowledged the vital contribution of Tim Brown, former professional footballer and co-founder of sustainable global footwear company Allbirds. Brown broached the idea when visiting the Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability, and then connected his business networks with the opportunity.
Dr Jennifer Saltzman, Assistant Dean for Professional Development and Community Building at the Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability said, “Our students are very excited about the opportunity to contribute to sustainability in a professional setting and to learn from their experiences in New Zealand. Tim Brown’s support made international internships possible this year. We are grateful for the collaboration with the University of Auckland and the seven companies involved.”
As a result, seven local businesses, ranging from Auckland FC, keen to incorporate sustainability into the new professional football club, to Ternary, an energy supply chain business, have agreed to host Stanford students in paid intern roles from June 2025.
Professor Beggs said, “When they are here, the students will also spend time with Ngā Ara Whetū to support their experience and knowledge of sustainability in Aotearoa and Te Ao Māori. Our aim is to foster an enduring relationship between the students, our university and Aotearoa.”
From his base in the United States, Tim Brown said he was pleased to help.
“There is enormous potential for the exchange of ideas between California and Aotearoa, so the agreement between the University of Auckland Ngā Ara Whetū – Centre for Climate, Biodiversity & Society & Stanford’s new Doerr School of Sustainability is a natural extension of that. This is the start of what I know can become a broader opportunity for partnership.”
Brown said Aotearoa had a unique opportunity to lead the global transition to a sustainable economy.
“The students will be exposed to some of this unique leadership potential while also understanding the power of our Māori culture and heritage to guide us towards more thoughtful environmental stewardship.”
The businesses hosting Stanford interns are: Auckland FC Tracksuit Ternary Halter Tātaki Auckland Unlimited Vector Mushroom Material
A man is due in court today on a charge of attempted murder in relation to a shooting in Palmerston North last month.
Police were called to an address in Tremaine Avenue on the evening of Friday 13 December to a report that a woman had been shot by someone known to her.
She went to hospital with critical injuries, and has since been discharged from hospital and is recovering at home.
Since then, Police have conducted several scene examinations and made a number of inquiries.
This led to an arrest warrant being executed yesterday with the assistance of the Armed Offenders Squad at a Kimbolton campground for a 21-year-old man.
He is due in Palmerston North District Court today on charges of attempted murder and unlawful possession of a firearm.
A 23-year-old man was also arrested at the same location on unrelated firearms charges.
We know the Police activity yesterday would have concerned some members of the public who were in the area, and we want to reassure them that as a result, a man accused of violent offending will now be held to account for his actions.
Work is set to get underway on a new bus station at Westgate this week. A contract has been awarded to HEB Construction to start a package of enabling works to get the site ready in advance of main construction beginning in mid-2025, Transport Minister Simeon Brown says.
“A new Westgate station will provide better connections between local bus and Western Express (WXI) services to Auckland city and will form an important part of the Government’s wider plans to deliver a busway alongside State Highway 16 from Brigham Creek to Auckland City through the Northwest Rapid Transit project,” Mr Brown says.
“With more than 100,000 extra people expected to be living in the northwest of Auckland by 2051, we need to provide more reliable public transport choices that reduce travel times and congestion in Auckland.
“The enabling works getting underway for the new Westgate bus station include bulk earthworks to provide a level platform to build the new station on, debris removal, site compound establishment and fencing, and utility works, including storm water line construction and other connections.
“The NZ Transport Agency expects a construction contract for the station to be awarded by mid-2025, with works beginning soon after and completed in mid-2026. When complete the new Westgate station will replace the temporary bus stop on Kedgley Road.
“This Government is committed to delivering a rapid transit system that will support urban development and housing growth in the northwest of Auckland – it’s great to see work on this important project starting to get underway.”
The Westgate Bus Station project is funded by the Government’s Infrastructure Reference Group (IRG) to enable advance delivery of the local portion of the Westgate Bus Station.
The juvenile/subadult dolphin, which is travelling with a fully grown dolphin, was first reported to DOC’s hotline on 29 December. It was observed entangled in a fishing net in the Western Waitemata Harbour.
DOC staff have been monitoring the dolphins in the Riverhead Herald Island area, and although they have appeared calm, the positioning of the net may limit the entangled dolphin’s movement and ability to dive.
DOC’s specialist marine mammal disentanglement team is assembling and preparing to intervene. There is added difficulty due to the dolphin’s companion animal, and careful planning is required to ensure a safe outcome for both animals.
What you can do if you spot the dolphin
Call 0800 DOC HOT (0800 36 24 68) immediately with the dolphin’s location and behaviour.
Stay at a safe distance to monitor the dolphin without causing distress.
Boaties should avoid approaching the dolphin or attempting to remove the entanglement, as it can endanger both the dolphin and those involved.
“It’s vital to locate this dolphin as soon as possible,” says Kirsty Prior, DOC Operations Manager. “The safety of both the animal and people responding to its distress is our top priority. Entangled marine mammals face significant risks, and careful planning is needed to ensure the best outcome.”
Entanglement in fishing gear and marine debris is a growing threat to marine life. DOC urges fishers and boaties to minimise floating slack lines when setting fishing gear and to dispose of waste and old gear responsibly to prevent marine debris.
DOC has a specialist marine mammal disentanglement team trained to safely free entangled animals using internationally recognised best practices. “Entanglements like this happen one to two times a year around New Zealand,” says Kirsty. “We have the skills, equipment, and experience to respond, when necessary, but locating the animal is the first crucial step.”
While disentanglement procedures are primarily designed for larger marine mammals like whales, DOC will assess and adapt its approach for this entangled dolphin. DOC teams are equipped with specialist tools and follow strict protocols to ensure safety for both the marine mammal and rescuers.
The last reported sighting was yesterday afternoon by the Huapai Golf Course at the edge of Waitemata Harbour. Anyone spotting the dolphins should call 0800 DOC HOT (0800 36 24 68) immediately with the location and dolphin’s behaviour.
BRISBANE, Australia, Jan. 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — NOVONIX Limited (NASDAQ: NVX, ASX: NVX) (“NOVONIX” or “the Company”), a leading battery materials and technology company, announced today the intention to enter a purchase and sale agreement with the City of Chattanooga, Tennessee and Hamilton County, Tennessee for the land to be used for NOVONIX’s second mass production plant, NOVONIX Enterprise South. The execution of the purchase and sale agreement is subject to approvals of the City of Chattanooga and Hamilton County, and the closing of the transaction will be subject to the satisfaction of certain conditions to be specified in the purchase and sale agreement.
Dr. Chris Burns, CEO of NOVONIX, said: “We are thrilled to be announcing this next step in our further expansion in Chattanooga. We have worked closely with the city, county and state over the past seven years of operations in Chattanooga and they have been great partners in supporting our growth plans. Securing this new site for our expansion is a continued example of that partnership. We have signed binding offtake agreements to supply synthetic graphite to Panasonic Energy,1 Stellantis,2 and PowerCo,3 which has our Riverside facility at capacity, and we’re looking forward to opening our doors at Enterprise South.”
Located in the Enterprise South Industrial Park, NOVONIX Enterprise South is expected to reach full production capacity of 31,500 tonnes per annum (“tpa”) by the end of 2028 and is anticipated to create 500 full-time jobs. The facility, together with NOVONIX’s existing 20,000 tpa facility at Riverside in Chattanooga, is planned to bring the Company’s total production capacity to over 50,000 tpa by 2028.
Tim Kelly, Mayor of Chattanooga, said: “This investment by NOVONIX shows that Chattanooga has the talent and the business environment to lead in the green economy. The city and our partners are committed to working with the company as they bring this new site online.”
Weston Wamp, Mayor of Hamilton County, said: “NOVONIX is wise to again bet on Hamilton County and our people as they forge the future of battery technology. From our earliest discussions with the leadership of NOVONIX, they were supportive of our vision to create career opportunities for Hamilton County students, which will be made possible through this investment.”
On 16 December 2024, the Company announced a conditional commitment from the U.S. Department of Energy (“DOE”) through the Loan Programs Office (“LPO”) for a direct loan of up to US$754.8 million ($692 million in principal and $62.8 million in capitalized interest).4 The loan is to be applied towards partially financing the proposed Enterprise South facility and is being offered under the DOE LPO’s Advanced Technology Vehicle Manufacturing program.
NOVONIX’s Riverside facility, also located in Chattanooga, is poised to become the first large-scale production site dedicated to high-performance synthetic graphite for the battery sector in North America. It is slated to begin commercial production later this year, with plans to grow output to 20,000 tpa to meet current customer commitments. Previously, the Company announced that the DOE’s Office of Manufacturing and Energy Supply Chains (“MESC”) awarded the Company a US$100 million grant5 and that it was selected for a US$103 million investment tax credit6 towards the funding of the Riverside facility.
Adam Myers, VP Economic Development for the Chattanooga Area Chamber of Commerce, said: “NOVONIX is a forward-thinking company. Their choice of location underscores that fact, proving that Chattanooga is an ideal location for future-focused businesses. We are excited to take this next step with Novonix and thank all of our partners who have been involved in bringing this opportunity to Chattanooga.”
This announcement has been authorised for release by Admiral Robert J Natter, USN Ret., Chairman.
About NOVONIX NOVONIX is a leading battery technology company revolutionizing the global lithium-ion battery industry with innovative, sustainable technologies, high-performance materials, and more efficient production methods. The Company manufactures industry-leading battery cell testing equipment, is growing its high-performance synthetic graphite material manufacturing operations, and has developed a patented all-dry, zero-waste cathode synthesis process. Through advanced R&D capabilities, proprietary technology, and strategic partnerships, NOVONIX has gained a prominent position in the electric vehicle and energy storage systems battery industry and is powering a cleaner energy future.
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If you’re after epic adventures, you can’t look past the story of Carlos Zavalaga, who followed Northern Buller’s albatross all the way from Peru to the tiny island of Motuhara in the Chathams and back again!
Northern royal albatross colony. Image: Carlos Zavalaga
Dr Carlos Zavalaga, a researcher at Universidad Científica del Sur in Lima, Peru, knows the migratory Northern Buller’s albatross fly several thousands of kilometres from their breeding grounds in Aotearoa New Zealand to feed in Peruvian waters where artisanal long-line fishing vessels operate.
What he doesn’t know and wants to find out – just like our DOC seabird teams here in Aotearoa – is if the interactions between the birds and the fishing boats are posing a risk to the birds. So, as a secondee to DOC, he crossed the Pacific as albatrosses do, to help find out.
Black-browed albatross, white-chinned petrel, and Northern Buller’s albatross competing for shark guts, southern Peru. Image: Javier Quiñones
Seabird capital of the world
You would’ve heard this already, but it’s worth repeating. Aotearoa is the seabird capital of the world. We host over 30% of the world’s seabirds.
“Looking after them on behalf of the world is our responsibility, but they’re not doing so well,” says Johannes Fischer, Marine Science Advisor.
“Despite our huge efforts to rid predators from a lot of our important seabird breeding islands, our seabirds are generally declining. In fact, 90% of our seabirds are in trouble.”
Our seabirds go beyond our jurisdiction
A lot of these seabird population declines are due to causes beyond our jurisdiction.
Igor Debski, Principal Science Advisor Marine, says, “These birds use entire ocean basins where they face threats we can’t control. So, we address those threats by working with foreign nations.”
This work falls under New Zealand’s International Seabird Strategy. Mandy Leathers from the International Team, who led the development of the Strategy, says, “Fortunately, there are simple, effective and inexpensive ways to make fishing seabird safe. The Strategy sets a clear roadmap towards seabird-safe fisheries across the oceans where our seabirds forage and live.”
Johannes explains why we’re working with Peru: “Many of our seabirds cross the Pacific and spend a lot of their time in the highly productive Humboldt Current System off the coast of Peru. The Northern Buller’s albatross is a good example of that. So, Peru is an important country for us to work with to make sure our seabirds are safe when they breed here and feed over there.”
Northern Bullers albatross in Peru. Image: Javier Quiñones
A helping hand from 10,000 kilometres away
Peru has a large number of small artisanal fishing fleets. Together with Carlos and his colleague in Peru, Javier Quiñones, we have been trying to identify more precisely which of their fisheries pose the most risk to seabirds such as Northern Buller’s, and then work with those fisheries to help reduce seabird deaths.
We also don’t know much about seabird distributions in their non-breeding range. Carlos had already tried to get some answers by satellite tagging Northern Buller’s in Peru’s waters three years ago. Unfortunately, this project didn’t have much luck with getting data, as all the transmitters were lost – likely due to moulting. Although what he did get showed that Northern Buller’s were following the paths of fishing vessels.
The tail to this tale. Carlos tagged 10 Northern Buller’s albatross with satellite transmitters. Image: Carlos Zavalaga
Colony life
Motuhara (or Motchuhar in Moriori) is home to the world’s biggest colonies of Northern Buller’s albatross and Northern royal albatross. There are also colonies of Northern giant petrels and cape petrels.
Carlos and DOC staff, Mike Bell and Dave Bell, spent 12 days working with all these species – counting nests, checking bands, banding fledglings, recovering geolocators, and most importantly, tagging Northern Buller’s albatrosses with satellite transmitters to get the all-important data for when these birds return to Peru and where they spend their time.
Nest checks for banded Northern royal albatross. The orange paint is to indicate this nest has already been counted. Image: Carlos Zavalaga
A little project making huge gains
Carlos tagged Northern Buller’s albatrosses whose nests had already failed this season in the hopes they would soon leave the colony and fly back to the feeding grounds in Peru. He hoped this would mean he could get enough data before the tail feathers, where the tags are attached, moulted off.
It’s working.
“Five birds are now on their way to Peru – to Carlos – as we speak. It’s all coming together,” Igor says.
It’s also been a win for relationship building with the owners of the island. Being allowed to work on the island was no small deal. It’s privately owned by a conglomerate of over 200 different Māori owners and getting permission is not straightforward.
Carlos met with two of the owners before leaving on the boat for Motuhara. They were really interested in his work and what’s happening in Peru to protect Northern Buller’s albatross.
Motuhara. Image: Carlos Zavalaga
“This international collaboration is bringing a lot to our general knowledge of the birds, implementing the international seabird strategy, and building important relationships,” says Johannes. “This little project is actually making huge gains in everything.”
Minister for Children and for Prevention of Family and Sexual Violence Karen Chhour is encouraging people to use the resources available to them to get help, and to report instances of family and sexual violence amongst their friends, families, and loved ones who are in need.
“The death of a child is utterly heartbreaking. My heart aches for all children that are taken too early and the future they will never get to experience.
“It has been extremely saddening and disappointing to see this already happening so early into this new year. It joins the many other instances of family and sexual violence around the country that often go unseen or unspoken about, and it shows that as a country we still have work to do.
“The Government is currently doing work to improve this, and I am asking this year, and heading into the future, that people work together – with each other and with relevant agencies, to take action so that we can help protect each other.
“Our shift as a country to taking active steps will help to protect Kiwis and save lives.
“Work is currently underway on the family and sexual violence action plan. It focuses on prevention, rehabilitation, protecting children and young people, and enabling a larger workforce and better action to be taken to help and protect people. It is focused on breaking inter-generational cycles of violence in families.
“I am urging people to use the resources available to them so that they can get help to stop family and sexual violence. In many cases we know something is happening but do not act, and that is a something I am advocating for change in.
“I want that this year, people will take action, and reach out to get help. Resources are there for people in danger, and resources are there for people who need help to rehabilitate. Help is there for victims, help is there for perpetrators.
“There are many reasons why we may be reluctant to take action. I am encouraging people to take the step. I know that we can do more for ourselves and our loved ones, and while it is not easy, help is there, and it is waiting.”
Media contact: Michael van der Kwast +64 21 875 347
Notes to editor:
Where to go for help or more information:
If someone hurts you, you can report it to Police and reach out to the family violence or sexual violence helpline.
Women’s Refuge: Free national crisisline operates 24/7 – 0800 REFUGE or 0800 733 843 www.womensrefuge.org.nz
Shine, free national helpline 9am- 11pm every day – 0508 744 633 www.2shine.org.nz
White Ribbon: Aiming to eliminate men’s violence towards women, focusing this year on sexual violence and the issue of consent. www.whiteribbon.org.nz
Help is also available to people who are worried that their behaviour is hurting or scaring others. Call 0800 456 450 or visit www.changeispossible.org.nz to get advice, support and find what help is available for you.
More information on the second Te Aorerekura Action Plan for the prevention of family violence and sexual violence is available here:
LAS VEGAS – Media OutReach Newswire – 6 January 2025 – Innolux will showcase its latest, most innovative product technologies in Las Vegas, U.S.A. from January 7 to 9 under the theme “Driving New Possibilities”. James Yang, President of Innolux, said that Innolux has added yet more value to its display field, created outstanding innovative technologies, and crafted comprehensive scenario-tailored service solutions, exporting these boons to overseas markets. Technology-wise, AI software and hardware come together to invent new solutions. Innolux products span multiple application fields like retail, healthcare, entertainment, mobility, and others, to comprehensively elevate convenience, safety, and fun, as well as embrace all-around smart technology in everyday life, leading us into the future.
Innolux exhibits smart dimming sun visor
Industry’s First Color-Conversion-Based AM MicroLED Technology Delivers New Value in Display Technology
Innolux has been deeply involved in forward-looking panel technology for many years and showcased the industry’s first 106″ Color-Conversion-Based AM-MicroLED Free Tiling Display with six main features: lifelike high resolution, high color saturation, wide color gamut, excellent ambient light contrast, seamless tiling, and low power consumption. Extremely small pixel pitch (≦P0.6mm) achieves a new level of ultra-high definition all across the screen. Its color-conversion-based microLED and flawless free tiling panel module comes in 12.3″ to 220″ based on customer needs. The limitations of traditional panels are transcended to realize an unparalleled high-end, high-definition, and ultra-large visual experience.
Innolux’s free tiling QD color-conversion-based MicroLED display technology employs an active TFT driving backplane and has a four-sided tileable design. It is also equipped with a full-color solution for color conversion technology powered via blue LED chips with quantum dots. It is able to overcome two major problems of RGB MicroLED technology architecture, including the lack of uniformity typical of green LED chips and the poor efficiency and reliability of red LED chips after miniaturization. It can also significantly reduce the number of massive transfers, thereby lowering costs and improving yields. Furthermore, the use of high-performance color conversion materials can also achieve a wide color gamut of BT2020 with 90% area ratio.
In addition, Innolux debuted its innovative 9.6″ AM-MicroLED Mirror Display, which features ultra-high brightness (1200 nits), ultra-high contrast (1,000,000:1), wide color gamut (NTSC 120%), and ultra-high reflectivity, and energy saving, among other astounding advantages. MicroLED Smart Mirror is an integrated multi-functional smart mirror display. It is equipped with automotive-grade RGB self-luminous MicroLED technology. Its tiny aperture area ratio can provide visuals with high reflectivity and ultra-high brightness while ensuring low power consumption. Similar in appearance to a 9.6″ mirror, the smart mirror display combines exclusive pioneering display technology to not only show product information, promotional messages, and personalized advertisements, but also enable consumers to enjoy an interactive VR experience. This emerging display technology will provide comprehensive system solutions for smart retail, smart cockpit, and other fields.
With its robust and forward-looking MicroLED technology, Innolux has obtained nearly 580 patents approved by the U.S.A. Its excellent display quality and market potential cannot be understated. Innolux has repeatedly garnered much technical praise and recognition at international expos and national display technology awards. Our products offer many excellent features such as high image quality, seamless and free tiling, fast response, low power consumption, and ultra-power saving. Application scenarios include smart education, high-end theaters, museums, and other 8K retina large-scale display markets, as well as smart mobile, smart retail, and many other diverse avenues for innovation. Innolux spares no effort to deliver new value in the display sector.
Next-Gen MiniLED display Technology Revolutionizes Outdoor Public Panel Market and Ushers in a New Visual Era
In view of increasing demand for smart cities and outdoor panels, Innolux is committed to delivering value-added innovation in panels, successfully revolutionizing next-gen miniLED technology and breaking through the limitations of traditional backlight panels. Innolux’s latest 17.3″ and 23.8″ miniLED Sunlight Readable Display leverages miniature, efficient LED dot matrix technology to not only achieve excellent outdoor visibility under the sun, but also maintain low power consumption while providing an excellent performance that ensures high brightness, high contrast, and wide color gamut.
This breakthrough technology allows the panel to remain clearly visible even in outdoor environments with strong light. It can accurately perform real-time dynamic zoning adjustments based on the content shown, rendering deeper dark hues and outstanding contrast to present vibrant images with rich, detailed layers. Embrace the ultimate visual enjoyment with the most dynamic, exhilarating image quality. Innolux’s miniLED panels are widely used in various outdoor sports events, commercial retail, cultural events and shows, and other domains. In the future, we plan to further expand into special application scenarios such as digital signage, charging piles, large department stores, shopping malls, and navigation. Our panels can also deliver unparalleled visibility and functionality while meeting the needs of different environments.
In addition, Innolux also showcased the 14″ QHD+ Ultra-Thin Display, which combines a lightweight body with vivid color rendering. In addition to reducing module weight, it is equipped with 100% DCI-P3 wide color gamut technology, tailormade for the mobile commerce market to perfectly satisfy the needs of students and business people in mobile offices. Innolux has also actively launched the 14″ and 16″ FHD+ Touchscreens that support finger touch operations and can be integrated with the latest AI technology to realize participatory and interactive learning courses, significantly enhancing the interactivity and creative expression in education scenarios. These touchscreens make the learning process more interesting, effectively lower the learning threshold through multi-sensory engagement, and stimulate students’ creativity and passion for learning. Pupils are assisted to understand lessons more deeply and they’re even able also to draw, sketch, or take notes conveniently to become more motivated and enhance their learning outcomes.
Exclusive LC Dimming Technology to Seize Smart Car Market and Achieve Environmental Sustainability for a Green Future
Carbon reduction and the goal of net zero are about more than sustainability: they are an essential requirement for global corporations to transform and create competitive value. Global warming is a challenge that all sectors and nations must tackle jointly. Cities, in particular, are some of the main arenas for implementing carbon reduction and accomplishing net zero. Innolux is committed to implementing value transformation through the guiding principle “More than Panel”, actively engaging in non-panel application fields. By harnessing our exclusive liquid crystal film technology and glass integration process capabilities, Innolux is pioneering advanced applications for Smart LC Windows. Innolux’s smart city solution, Smart LC Windows, is equipped with the advantages of high transparency, energy saving and consumption reduction, fast response time, intelligent network connection, and more. It can not only cater to sustainable smart green buildings, but also suits applications in the wider automotive field. We actively integrate LC dimming technology in automotive component products such as smart dimming windows, smart dimming rear-view mirrors, and smart dimming sun visors to foster green business opportunities, create new industry possibilities, and practice environmental sustainability, thereby pursuing a green future.
Innolux’s groundbreaking smart dimming window effectively solves window tint’s limitation of only allowing one type of light transmission. Moreover, the smart dimming rear-view mirror automatically senses light intensity in the surroundings and adjusts reflectivity according to the driver’s requirements to ensure that they can clearly observe traffic conditions in the rearview under different lighting, thereby greatly improving driving safety and comfort. Last but not least, the smart dimming sun visor also dynamically adjusts the light transmittance of the sun visor in real time based on the intensity of external light. Besides protecting the driver’s vision from strong light, this innovative design also prevents blind spots caused by traditional sun visors, thus providing a safer and more comfortable driving experience.
Next-Gen Immersive 3D Experience
As the AI wave drives up the demand for new-generation 3D stereoscopic panels, Innolux is committed to converting flat display into stereoscopic immersive 3D screens. Our 27″ N3D Eyetracking adopts the world’s unique N3D display technology and its low-crosstalk algorithm delivers a high-quality 3D visual experience, greatly ameliorating the pain point of dizziness caused by long-term use. The exclusive algorithm renders 3D in real time without taking up computational resources. Its excellent display technology brings e-sports players marvelous 3D visual enjoyment as if they were transported to their favorite scenes.
Innolux’s N3D technology not only delivers the best immersive experience to users in the fields of videogames and entertainment. In terms of medical and educational applications, its excellent light field 3D technology, eye tracking technology, low latency, and other advantages can offer a comprehensive solution for medical imaging, providing a more efficient and intuitive interactive teaching experience in preoperative planning, lesion assessment, minimally invasive surgery, and even medical teaching.
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MACAU SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 6 January 2025 – Melco Resorts & Entertainment has been honored a collective total of six diamonds from Black Pearl Restaurant Guide 2025. The recognition from the esteemed annual culinary guide is presented to the Company’s signature Chinese restaurants Jade Dragon and Yí, iconic French fine dining restaurant, Alain Ducasse at Morpheus, and Japanese restaurant Sushi Kinetsu.
Jade Dragon at City of Dreams, Macau
Melco’s signature Cantonese fine-dining restaurant Jade Dragon at City of Dreams has been awarded the coveted three diamonds award, marking its sixth consecutive year of receiving the Guide’s highest distinction, thus maintaining the status of being Macau’s one and only three diamond Chinese restaurant. Contemporary Chinese restaurant Yí at City of Dreams’ Morpheus was honored with one diamond, marking its sixth year of achieving the accolade. Redefining fine dining with a contemporary vision through gastronomy that pays homage to the great traditions and savoir-faire of French cuisine, Alain Ducasse at Morpheus is again honored with one diamond for the second year running. The tranquil omakase restaurant Sushi Kinetsu located at City of Dreams’ Nüwa is also awarded one diamond by the Black Pearl Restaurant Guide with one diamond for the second consecutive year.
Mr. Lawrence Ho, Chairman & CEO of Melco, said, “Thank you to Black Pearl Restaurant Guide for these wonderful honors. They are a testament to Melco’s dedication to contributing to Macau’s economic diversification as we aim to strengthen its standing as a world center of tourism and leisure, and further highlight the city’s status as a UNESCO-designated Creative City of Gastronomy. Congratulations to our team on their achievements in offering our guests with the most memorable culinary experiences as we strive to continue in our pursuit of service excellence.”
Jade Dragon – Three Diamonds Three-diamond Cantonese restaurant Jade Dragon showcases exquisite culinary masterpieces created with the freshest seasonal ingredients and delectable delicacies. With spectacular designer décor and superlative personalized service, Jade Dragon sets the benchmark for fine dining in Macau. Honors and awards include:
· Black Pearl Restaurant Guide 2018, 2020 – 2025 (Three Diamonds) · Black Pearl Restaurant Guide 2019 (Two Diamonds) · MICHELIN Guide Hong Kong Macau 2019 – 2024 (Three Stars) · Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star Awards 2014 – 2024 · Golden Phoenix Tree China Restaurant Guide 2024 (Three Stars) · Trip.Best Gourmet Awards 2024 (Diamond) · Tatler Best 2024 (Top 100 Restaurants) · Tatler Dining Awards 2024 · SCMP 100 Top Tables 2014 – 2024 · Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence 2014 – 2024
Yí – One Diamond One-diamond award winner Yí, located on the 21st floor Sky Bridge of Morpheus, offers the very heights of innovative fine dining and Chinese cuisine served in a modern seasonal tasting menu format. Its degustation menu is inspired by the 24 Solar Terms of the Traditional Chinese Calendar (Jie Qi), changes 12 times a year and highlights many of the restaurant’s signature dishes. Yí‘s honors and awards include:
· Black Pearl Restaurant Guide 2020 – 2025 (One Diamond) · Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star Awards 2020 – 2024 · Trip.Best Gourmet Awards 2024 (Platinum) · Tatler Dining Awards 2024 · SCMP 100 Top Tables 2019 – 2024 · Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence 2022 – 2024 · Wine Spectator Award of Excellence 2019 – 2021
Alain Ducasse at Morpheus – One Diamond Awarded one diamond, Alain Ducasse at Morpheus redefines French gastronomy with a contemporary vision. The restaurant at City of Dreams sources produce from the best regions which is harvested at its optimal time, highlighting a deep appreciation for nature and an intimate understanding of the seasons. Sourcing from small-scale farms and line-caught fish, the restaurant ensures unparalleled quality and a distinctive tasting experience. Honors and awards include:
· Black Pearl Restaurant Guide 2024 – 2025 (One Diamond) · MICHELIN Guide Hong Kong Macau 2019 – 2024 (Two Stars) · Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star Award 2020 – 2024 · Trip.Best Gourmet Awards 2024 (Diamond) ·Tatler Dining Awards 2024 · SCMP 100 Top Tables 2020 – 2024 · Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence 2019 – 2024
Sushi Kinetsu – One Diamond Bestowed one diamond, Sushi Kinetsu at City of Dreams offers authentic Edomae sushi across a beautiful, centuries old Hinoki wood sushi bar. The tranquil restaurant serves seasonal delicacies using only the finest ingredients, crafted by Japanese master chefs. Honors and awards include:
· Black Pearl Restaurant Guide 2024 – 2025 (One Diamond) · MICHELIN Guide Hong Kong Macau 2024 (One Star) · Trip.Best Gourmet Awards 2024 (Diamond)
Long-standing partnership as strong foundation for extended collaboration
Expanded cooperation in global RISE with SAP transformation projects
Joint initiative to develop data migration and conversion scenarios for public cloud solutions
HEIDELBERG, GERMANY – Newsaktuell – 6 January 2025 – SNP SE, a leading software provider for digital transformation, automated data migration, and data management in SAP environments, is expanding its long-standing partnership with SAP, the global leader in enterprise applications and Business AI. SNP is a founding member of SAP’s Selective Data Transition Engagement community and a customer for RISE with SAP for many years. In addition, SNP is one of SAP’s leading services partners in the area of Cloud Application Lifecycle Management. Now, both companies are strengthening their partnership in the field of transformations to RISE with SAP and are exploring the potential collaboration in the space of data management in SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud.
Based on a successful track record with joint customers like BMW, Pfizer, E.ON or TE Connectivity, SNP is now intensifying its collaboration with SAP to accelerate the move of customers to RISE with SAP in a fast, compliant and efficient way with minimum risks and near-zero downtime. With SNP’s Bluefield methodology, companies can get the benefits of a transformative process redesign while retaining historical data aligned to a new business reality.
In addition, SNP is also expanding its collaboration with SAP in the Public Cloud space, leveraging the strengths of both companies to develop data migration and conversion scenarios within SAP’s public cloud offerings for a global customer base.
Stefan Steinle, Executive Vice President, Global Head of Customer Support & Cloud Lifecycle Management at SAP, says: “Data migration is a critical element in all cloud transformations, and our partners play a key role here. With its Bluefield methodology, SNP is a long-standing partner with a strong track record in SAP S/4HANA Cloud and RISE with SAP projects. We are now strengthening the collaboration with a clear focus on customer success and aligning on future migration solutions for the Public Cloud. We are looking forward to expanding our partnership with SNP to drive the adoption of Cloud and Business AI.”
Jens Amail, CEO at SNP, adds: “We are very thankful for the trust our clients and partners put in us. SAP and SNP share objectives and successfully collaborate in many customer transformation projects globally. With our new software platform SNP Kyano, we are now also migrating data from 3rd-party sources to SAP, and we are investing in the next generation of Bluefield for the Public Cloud. So now is the perfect time to double down on our collaboration with SAP, focusing on winning together with our customers and our joint ecosystem.”
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