SYDNEY, AU, Feb 15, 2023 – (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – Novotech, the leading Asia Pacific centred biotech CRO with extensive experience in vaccine trials, is convening an expert panel webinar covering the evolving landscape in vaccine development. Register here https://webinars.endpts.com/keeping-pace-with-the-evolving-global-landscape-in-vaccine-development/ Between 2017 and 2021, there were close to 1,400 industry-sponsored single country vaccine based […]
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Growth centers in Central Visayas identified to power development
THE six-year development plan for Central Visayas will promote the growth of urban centers as the catalyst for the dispersed and inclusive growth of the region. And with this, the Regional Development Council in Central Visayas (RDC 7) has also sought greater involvement of the local government units (LGUs) in the region in the formulation […]
Congress commits to pass 10 priority bills by June 2
TEN priority bills were adopted for passage by June 2 this year during the first Executive Committee Meeting of the Legislative-Executive Development Advisory Council (Ledac) in Malacañang on Monday, Feb. 13, 2023. The Ledac serves as a consultative and advisory body to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., chairman of the National Economic and Development Authority Board, […]
Villafuerte wants to impose $25 entry tax on foreign tourists
By Beatriz Marie D. Cruz A LAWMAKER has proposed imposing an entry tax on foreign visitors to help fund tourism development programs. “The fixed rate of $25 is proposed to be competitive with that of the current taxes other countries have set,” Camarines Sur Rep. Luis Raymund “L-Ray” F. Villafuerte Jr. said on Wednesday. He […]
Peza approves 2 projects in Cebu
THE Philippine Economic Zone Authority (Peza) Board has approved P102.227 million worth of investments for Cebu during its meeting on Jan. 26, 2023. Data obtained from Peza showed that it approved one export manufacturing enterprise and one ecozone information technology (IT) enterprise. The former will be located in the Mactan Economic Zone in Lapu-Lapu City […]
NEDA approves 7 ‘high-impact’ projects
The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) has approved seven “high-impact” projects, ranging from agriculture to transportation, the agency’s top official announced on Friday. Three of the seven projects, namely the New Dumaguete Airport Development, Mindanao Inclusive Agriculture Development, and the first phase of the Integrated Flood Resilience and Adaptation, will be funded by official […]
Honda to Make Organizational Changes (Effective April 1, 2023) to Further Accelerate Electrification Business and Realize New Value Creation
TOKYO, Jan 24, 2023 – (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – Honda Motor Co., Ltd. today announced that the company will make organizational and operational changes, effective April 1, 2023, as it continues working toward the fulfillment of its vision to serve people worldwide with the “joy of expanding their life’s potential” in the areas of […]
PPA warns dev’t mission to suffer if commercial function prioritized
THE Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) said it hopes legislators will consider the developmental role played by the agency under its current setup of acting as a regulator and a commercial entity. Stripping the PPA of regulatory functions will leave it with a purely commercial mission, which may cause it to neglect ports which it does […]
LANDBANK in agri tech, dev’t financing tieup with Israel
THE Land Bank of the Philippines (LANDBANK) said it is collaborating with the government of Israel to share technology and best practices in agriculture and development financing. “LANDBANK continues to explore strategic partnerships to help advance national development. We look forward to collaborating …towards the adoption of innovative technology and approaches, especially in the agriculture […]
Valencia, a Vista Land prime development, soon to rise in Cebu
JUST picture yourself living in a place where you can access work opportunities just as easily as enjoying a day at the beach with your family, a place that gives you a life that is equal parts business and leisure. That’s exactly what Valencia aims provide for its guests and residents. A prime development of […]
SinoHytec Successfully Listed on the Main Board of HKEX
HONG KONG, Jan 12, 2023 – (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – The leading provider of fuel cell systems in China – Beijing SinoHytec Co., Ltd. (“SinoHytec” or the “Company”, Stock Code: 2402), has successfully listed and commenced dealings on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (“Hong Kong Stock Exchange” or […]
Research commenced with Keio University to discover drugs using “Chemicals Informatics”
TOKYO, Jan 12, 2023 – (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – Hitachi High-Tech Solutions Corporation, in collaboration with Keio University Faculty of Pharmacy, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences is commencing joint research that uses Materials Informatics (MI) (the Research) to improve the efficiency of the development of small molecule drugs(1). Hitachi High-Tech Solutions will be using the […]
Novotech Acquires US-based Drug Development Consulting Firm, CBR International
SINGAPORE, Jan 12, 2023 – (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – Novotech, the leading Asia Pacific-centered biotech CRO today announced the acquisition of CBR International, a global product development, clinical oversight and strategic regulatory operations group. CBR was founded in 2002 as a consultancy company focused on assisting biotechnology and pharma companies navigate FDA requirements from […]
PHL public transport system behind by 35 years in development — senator
A SENATOR has called for increased investments in the country’s transport infrastructure and systems, saying the sector’s development is behind by 35 years compared with neighbors in the southeast Asian region. “My estimate is that we’re about… 35 years behind in terms of infrastructure development and transportation modernization compared to our neighbors,” Senator Joseph Victor […]
Dreaming about the World Cup: Futsal and the Palarong Pambansa
(Part 3) In a well-planned physical education program at the elementary school level, children must be patiently helped to progress to the next mature version of each skill with respect to their developmental characteristics, instead of pushing them to perform the way an adult would. As an aside, the consideration to be given to a […]
HighTide Therapeutics Raises $107 Million in Series C/C+ Financing to Advance Innovative Pipeline and Business Collaborations
ROCKVILLE, MD and SHENZHEN, CHINA, Jan 5, 2023 – (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – HighTide Therapeutics Inc. (“HighTide”), a globally integrated clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing novel multifunctional therapies for metabolic and digestive diseases, today announced the closing of a $107 million Series C/C+ financing led by the TCM Healthcare Fund of Guangdong, managed by China […]
LANDBANK farm lending program approves P17.8B in loans in first 10 months
LAND BANK of the Philippines (LANDBANK) said one of its financing programs for farmers approved P17.8 billion worth of loans as of the end of October to 1,245 borrowers, against the year-earlier total of P17.4 billion to 1,220 borrowers. The bank disclosed the lending totals for the Sulong Saka program in a statement released in […]
Tourism brings in P149B; Gov’t banks on PPPs to boost sector
THE TOURISM industry generated P149 billion in tourism revenues as of November this year, according to Malacañang. Citing the Department of Tourism’s (DoT) yearend accomplishment report, the Office of the Press Secretary (OPS) said 2.4 million foreigners entered the Philippines this year, exceeding the target of 1.7 million international arrivals after border restrictions were lifted […]
All five bidders for El Nido Port project fail PPA evaluation
THE PHILIPPINE Ports Authority (PPA) said the auction for an upgrade project at the Port of El Nido, Palawan was declared a failed bid following the disqualification of all five participants. The bid was for the construction of a port operational area and the expansion of a pier. According to a Dec. 15 PPA resolution […]
The best of the best real estate developers, projects prevail at 17th PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards Grand Final
BANGKOK, THAILAND, Dec 10, 2022 – (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – PropertyGuru Group (NYSE: PGRU), Southeast Asia’s leading property technology company, today announced the regional winners representing the Best in Asia at the 17th Annual PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards Grand Final, presented by Kohler and supported by Leading Real Estate Companies of the World. — […]