Amlan International to Showcase Health and Performance Benefits of Mineral-Based Feed Additives at Leman China Swine Conference

CHICAGO, Oct. 16, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — At the upcoming 10th Leman China Swine Conference and 2021 World Swine Industry Expo, Amlan International will highlight how its natural, mineral-based feed additives are improving intestinal health in swine and helping producers overcome key economic production challenges. The conference and expo, to be held on October 20-22, 2021, in the Chongqing International Expo Center, are expected to attract approximately 6,000 conference attendees and more than 50,000 expo visitors.

As the animal health business of Oil-Dri® Corporation of America, Amlan International’s scientifically proven products are backed by Oil-Dri’s 80 years of experience in mineral science. Amlan’s scientists use Oil-Dri’s mineral expertise to develop reliable, research-backed products that improve the quality and safety of animal protein by producing mineral-based feed additives for livestock and poultry that enhance intestinal health, control biotoxins, improve feed efficiency and promote growth without the use of antibiotics.

“Swine producers in China are currently facing the lowest market price and highest price of feed ingredients they’ve seen in the past five years,” said Harold Zhou, Regional Operations Director of China. “This makes access to natural, antibiotic-free feed additives that can maintain swine health and improve performance while adding value even more important for producers.”

Based and operating in the United States, Amlan has access to the millions of tons of mineral reserves that Oil-Dri selectively mines, processes and sells in a diverse range of industries throughout the world. Vertical integration allows Oil-Dri and Amlan to own every step of the production process and consistently deliver natural, mineral-based feed additives for protein-producing animals around the world.

“Our proprietary mineral technology is the foundation of our value-adding solutions,” said Fred Kao, Vice President of Global Sales. “By leveraging our owned mineral technology and committing to the highest quality standards, we develop safe and reliable natural, mineral-based feed additive solutions for livestock and poultry.”

Amlan’s mineral technology is used in their products either alone or with synergistic blends of select feed ingredients, to reduce pathogenic challenges, strengthen the intestinal barrier and prime the immune system to naturally defend against disease. Multiple governments, including the United States, the European Union, China, Korea and Indonesia, have recognized the unique mineral-based technology within Amlan’s products Varium® for poultry and NeoPrime® for swine and have issued a patent for the products’ modes of action.

Participants in the 10th Leman China Swine Conference and 2021 World Swine Industry Expo will share new developments and research on a variety of topics, including genetics and breeding, production, disease prevention, monitoring and diagnosis, nutrition and feed production, and marketing and economic analysis.

Company Information

Amlan is the animal health business of Oil-Dri Corporation of America, leading global manufacturer and marketer of sorbent minerals. Oil-Dri leverages over 80 years of expertise in mineral science to selectively mine and process their unique mineral for consumer and business-to-business markets. Oil-Dri Corporation of America doing business as “Amlan International” is a publicly traded stock on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: ODC). Amlan International sells feed additives across the world. Product availability may vary by country, associated claims do not constitute medical claims and may differ based on government requirements.

Reagan Culbertson
Media Contact
press@amlan.com

The ITA Airways Era Has Begun – The New Italian National Airline Is Born

Mr Altavilla, President of ITA; ITA Airways is born, the new competitive and sustainable flagship airline
The new Italian airline ITA Airways is born, an efficient and innovative air carrier, which puts customers at the center of its strategy (through a strong digitalization of processes and customization of services) and environmental sustainability (new planes with reduced environmental impact and technologically advanced), also in internal governance plans and processes.In the photo: Alfredo Altavilla, President of ITA AirwaysRome 15 October 2021

ROME, Oct. 15, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The ITA Airways era has begun: the new Italian national airline is born, with a focus on efficiency and innovation, customer satisfaction and environmental sustainability. The company will fly with a new blue livery, a symbol of the country’s unity and pride, of sport and the Italian national team. On the rudder, the Italian tricolour; on the blue background, the red and white gold ITA Airways logo and stylised icons inspired by Italy’s artistic heritage. The Alitalia brand was acquired with the aim of managing the transition to the new livery and reserving the right to future uses of the brand.

“Today is the first day of a story yet to be written – said Alfredo Altavilla, President of ITA Airways – The new brand and the new livery of our aircraft are the symbol of change, of the beginning of a different adventure. The new national airline is an integral part of Italy’s recovery strategy, and it is a result to which all stakeholders, starting with the institutions involved, have actively contributed”.

The airline will operate with a network of 44 destinations and 59 routes – 191 flights in total (24 domestic and 56 international) – which will increase to 58 destinations and 74 routes in 2022 and 74 destinations and 89 routes in 2025. Charter flights were also launched, with the first Malpensa–Fiumicino flight carrying Italian champion Inter Milan. ITA Airways will focus its activity on the Rome Fiumicino hub and the Milan Linate airport, where it will position itself as the reference airline for business and leisure traffic. Pending the identification of a Strategic Partner, ITA Airways will join Sky Team. ‘Volare’ is the new loyalty programme, with 4 levels: smart, plus, premium and executive. It will start with 52 aircraft (7 wide-body, 45 narrow-body) to grow to 78 in 2022, with the gradual inclusion of new-generation aircraft that will reach 75% by 2025, with 105 new aircraft. The agreement with Air Lease Corporation will provide for the leasing of an additional 31 new-generation Airbus aircraft – long-, medium- and short-haul.

“For every end there is always a new beginning – commented Fabio Lazzerini, CEO of ITA Airways – This is just the first step in an ambitious project: the creation of the new flagship airline that will connect our country to the world and represent it through the work of the women and men who are and will be part of it”.

For more information:
LaPresse SpA Communication and Press Office Director
Barbara Sanicola – barbara.sanicola@lapresse.it
+39 02 26305578 M +39 333 3905243

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A video accompanying this announcement is available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/16f98aaf-fdf9-4561-8445-f6d96579839e

Webtel.mobi’s “TITAN” System Facilitates Zero-Cost Transfers and Payments in 1/100th of a Second Worldwide

WM’s in-house TITAN System is a core component of its Global Clearing System. It enables instant Transfers and Payments – with instant Clearing and Settlement – in 1/100th of a second worldwide. In combination with WM’s free Multicurrency Wallets and zero cost TUV Digital Currency it enables zero-cost and instant payments, and transfers 24/7/365

WM’s TITAN System compared to Legacy Systems for Transfers and Payments

WM’s TITAN System compared to Legacy Systems for Transfers and Payments

ST PETER PORT, Guernsey and NEW YORK, Oct. 15, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — One of the core and critical requirements for any Global Clearing System to function, is the capacity to send transfers or payments via a robust transfer system, from a specifically identified person or account, to another specifically identified person or account – with an assurance of transfer completion, with security and documentary confirmation of sending, and of receipt.

This is what the legacy Telecommunications System SWIFT – and entities that function on its infrastructure like the IBAN and other systems – do. They do it via intermediary-heavy systems and processes first created in the 20th Century, and rely on long chains of multiple entities with multiple layers of process-replication to function.

The legacy system structures and processes have multiple issues attached to them, including:

  • Requiring long chains of intermediaries to function. This leads to time delays – sometimes several days – when funds are being sent from one person or entity to another.
  • Periods – sometimes several days – when the funds being sent “disappear”, and are neither in the sender’s nor the recipient’s accounts.
  • All intermediaries along the route need to be paid, and this leads to substantial fees being charged.
  • The transferring entities force FX conversions on the sender and recipient at an arbitrary rate, not set by either the sender or the recipient.
  • Due to the large number of intermediaries involved in the sending and receiving chain, these legacy systems are vulnerable – both to theft and to money-laundering (see details on the “Bangladesh Bank Heist” in the “Resources section of this article).

When constructing its Global Clearing System, one of the first inner Systems that Global Telephony Provider Webtel.mobi (“WM”) constructed was a 21st Century-standard System for sending and receiving transfer and payments – Nationally and Internationally.

This is the “TITAN” System – which stands for TEL.mobi Group Inter-TEL.mobi Account Number System.

It is the only Account, Account Number and Transfer System in the world that functions worldwide with no intermediaries required, and which functions according to the same structure, standards, and system.

Moreover, every person in the world that joins WM, or one of its VSMPs as a Member, is automatically assigned a unique account number. This is known as the ITAN – the Inter-TEL.mobi Account Number.

The ITAN System functions in combination with the WM Members Account, the free Multicurrency Wallets given to each WM Member when they join, and all Facilities within the Member’s Account in the WM System – including the TUV Digital Currency Payments and Transfers Facility.

Each Member’s ITAN Number is unique, and denotes the Region and Country where the Member signed up from. Unlike other systems, the ITAN is not the property of a Bank. It belongs to the Member directly – because all WM Transactions take place on a Pure Peer-to-Peer (“PP2P”) basis.

Each Member’s unique ITAN Number is linked to the Member’s own Mobile Phone Number, and name, by WM’s Complex Adaptive System. This is a completely unique set of data-points that cannot be replicated, and ensures all transfers / payments can, and will, always – only – go directly to the intended recipient.

Moreover, to ensure no errors arise in the transmission of ITAN Numbers from one party to another (for the first time), Members are able to use the automated texting and emailing facilities in the “My ITAN” Facility of their WM Accounts. When they use this, they are able to have the WM System automatically send their correct ITAN Numbers and Registered Mobile Numbers to other parties – removing the risk of errors when typing these out or writing them down.

Once a transfer or payment has been made to another WM Member using the ITAN System, that person’s details are automatically saved, and thereafter Members can do one-click selections of recipients for transfers or payments.

Using WM’s ITAN System for payments or transfers with WM’s TUV Digital Currency provides a zero-cost, instant, secure, and worldwide transfer and payments system, 24/7/365, from anywhere to anywhere, with the only requirements being a Mobile Phone (Smart or Pre-Smart). Consequently, a summary of some of the advantages for WM of using its TITAN System for payments or transfers of TUV Digital Currency include the following:

  • It is Zero cost
  • It places the Sender (or Receiver) in control of FX conversion
  • There is no need to carry out FX conversions because all WM Members have multicurrency accounts
  • It enables PP2P Instant Payment, Clearing and Settlement, 24/7/365, from anywhere to anywhere
  • All Transactions are completed in 1/100th of a second, and funds (“Stored Credit”) do not “disappear” for days.
  • It Functions “after hours”, over weekends and over holidays.
  • It removes the risk of fraud / counterfeiting / chargeback / money laundering.
  • It is one Global System with the unitary ITAN System, unitary standards and security, and no intermediaries
  • All Transaction reporting and documentation are instantly available in the Sender’s and Receiver’s “History” Facility
  • Complete and instant Transaction reporting and documentation are sent to both Sender and Recipient by Email
  • The Sender and Receiver can elect to be instantly informed of Transfer / Payment by Text message.
  • A 30-layer security system to protect funds (“Stored Credit”) and transfers 24/7/365

It is also the TITAN System – together with free Multicurrency Accounts and zero cost TUV Digital Currency – that enables the Inclusion of the 2 Billion unbanked persons worldwide into the 21st Century digital economy.

The use of WM’s global TITAN System in combination with its TUV Digital Currency provides a lower cost (zero cost),more rapid (instant), more secure, and more convenient payment and transfer service to any other entity currently functioning.

It enables people to enjoy the security of their funds (“Stored Credit”) always being safe, that their transfers for Payment or Receipt will be instant, and that they will – after the transaction – have saved a great deal of money.

This was one of the founding principles of WM. To empower people to take more control of their own financial affairs, and to assist them retaining more of their own funds for themselves and their families – instead of using them to cover the cost of multi-layers of nonessential intermediaries.

Resources:

Media Contact:
Nick Lambert: wm@thoburns.com

Bangladesh Bank Heist:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bangladesh_Bank_robbery

Video on the Capacities of the WM System:
https://youtu.be/XYBrCikUhn8

Details of WM’s “TITAN” System: (see the Table of Contents)
https://webtel.mobi/media/info/telmobi-group-vsmp-handbook.pdf

Characteristics of WM’s TUV Digital Currency:
https://webtel.mobi/info/tuv-characteristics/

WM’s “Smart TUV” Digital Currency:
https://webtel.mobi/info/my-smart-tuvs/

WM’s Secured TUV Digital Currency:
https://webtel.mobi/info/my-secured-tuvs/

Research Reports on the Capacities of the WM System:
https://tinyurl.com/TUVresearch

WM’s urls:
https://webtel.mobi/pc (Tablets / Laptops / Desktops)
https://webtel.mobi (Smart Phones)
https://webtel.mobi/wap (Pre-Smart Mobile Phones)

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Philips introduces next-generation Digital Pathology Suite – IntelliSite – to enhance diagnostic confidence and streamline pathology lab workflows

October 15, 2021

  • Solution offers high quality imaging with multi-site, multi-disciplinary interoperability, artificial intelligence and Laboratory Information System integration, enhancing diagnostic confidence
  • Scalable image management system caters to the needs of all levels of pathology imaging

Amsterdam, the Netherlands – Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA), a global leader in health technology, today announced the launch of its next-generation digital pathology solution, moving digital pathology into the heart of enterprise-wide healthcare informatics. Philips Digital Pathology Suite – IntelliSite – features a comprehensive, scalable suite of software tools and capabilities designed to help streamline workflows, enhance diagnostic confidence, facilitate team collaboration, integrate artificial intelligence (AI) and increase the efficiency of pathology labs.

Philips Digital Pathology Suite offers a range of solutions designed for different use cases with an affordable cost of ownership. From low-volume ‘spoke’ labs or small independent labs, where small batches of slides are continually processed and scanned, to medium and large labs operating high-volume batch processing workflows. The hardware is also pre-equipped for multi-layer slide scanning. Images are captured in a centralized informatics platform that has been optimized around pathologists’ workflows, integrating with leading third-party AI tools and algorithms with the aim to further reduce laboratory costs and enhance diagnostic capabilities.

“Integrated diagnostic capabilities are a cornerstone to a precise diagnosis and personalized care pathway selection for oncology patients and only when data and specialties work together in harmony can the ultimate promise of care be realized,” said Louis Culot, General Manager Oncology Informatics at Philips. “That’s why bringing together multiple pieces of the healthcare continuum – like radiology, pathology, and genomics – is the key to a new paradigm of diagnostic precision. By providing pathologists the interoperability and connectivity to share high-quality images and diagnostic insights across networks, Philips Digital Pathology Suite positions them as key stakeholders in the data-driven healthcare systems of the future.”

Digital Pathology Suite includes a range of three pathology slide scanners, as well as Pathology Workspace – Image Management System – a comprehensive set of software tools and capabilities that encompass every stage of the digital pathology process, including an advanced image management system, bidirectional interoperability into laboratory information systems, and a case viewer that facilitates multidisciplinary case reviews and care pathway selection. Diagnostic confidence is enhanced by superb image quality and advanced algorithms, such as automatic tissue shape detection and non-rectangular optimization of regions of interest. Vendor-agnostic data interoperability also allows the easy sharing of patient-centric histology data across enterprises and between sites.

“MEDIPATH is focused on accelerating the path of augmented pathology by slide digitalization on all our technical platforms. We are very excited to leverage the new Philips Digital Pathology Suite, including the Pathology Scanner SG300 and Pathology Workspace with de-identification tools, for each of our sites,” said Stephane Rossat, Director for innovation, science and project management at MEDIPATH, a French Pathology group with a network of 11 technical labs. “Following the first days of installation, the solution is already proving easy to use, with images generated more quickly, while the quality and sharpness of the images produced is experienced to be superior. The Philips Digital Pathology Suite is the solution that our organization needs to expand our digital pathology capabilities and activate our transformation [1].”

Integrated intelligence and automation across smart diagnostic systems
Precision medicine has increased the volume and complexity of workloads, with pathology labs worldwide facing a shortage of skilled staff. Within the diagnosis and staging of cancer, pathology information is combined with data from multiple disciplines, including radiology, pathology and genomics, to deliver the diagnostic precision required for highly personalized care. There is an urgent need for solutions that combine operational efficiency, team-working, expertise sharing, and enterprise-wide informatics to make the most of a pathology lab’s human resources.

Through breakthrough innovations and partnerships, Philips integrates intelligence and automation into its Precision Diagnosis portfolio, including smart diagnostic systems, integrated workflow solutions with the aim to transform departmental operations, advanced informatics that enhance diagnostic confidence, and care pathway solutions that allow medical professionals to tailor treatment to individual patients. By developing and integrating AI-enabled applications, the company aims to enhance the ability to turn data into actionable insights and drive the right care in the right sequence at the right time.

Philips Digital Pathology Suite is being showcased at the Pathology Visions 2021 event (October 17-19, Las Vegas, USA). Follow @PhilipsLiveFrom for updates on Philips participation at the event, and visit Philips Digital Pathology for more information.

[1] Results of customer testimonies are not predictive of results in other cases. Results in other cases may vary.

For further information, please contact:

Mark Groves
Philips Global Press Office
Tel.: +31 631 639 916
E-mail: mark.groves@philips.com

About Royal Philips

Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA) is a leading health technology company focused on improving people’s health and well-being, and enabling better outcomes across the health continuum – from healthy living and prevention, to diagnosis, treatment and home care. Philips leverages advanced technology and deep clinical and consumer insights to deliver integrated solutions. Headquartered in the Netherlands, the company is a leader in diagnostic imaging, image-guided therapy, patient monitoring and health informatics, as well as in consumer health and home care. Philips generated 2020 sales of EUR 17.3 billion and employs approximately 77,000 employees with sales and services in more than 100 countries. News about Philips can be found at www.philips.com/newscenter.

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6th AMMS & 3rd AMMS+Japan

The importance of adaptability and the utilisation of technological advancements to stabilise the impact of COVID-19 not only in sports but also the overall development of ASEAN. According the Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports, the participation of ASEAN Member states in the recent Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games 2020 is a testament to the resilience of sports at the regional and national levels.

 

Yang Berhormat Retired Major General Dato Paduka Seri Awang Haji Aminuddin Ihsan bin Pehin Orang Kaya Saiful Mulok Dato Seri Paduka Haji Abidin, shared the matter at the 6th ASEAN Ministerial Meeting on Sports, 6th AMMS via video conference, 28th October. The meeting was chaired by His Excellency Edwin Tong, Minister of Culture, Community and Youth, Republic of Singapore.

 

Yang Berhormat added under Brunei Darussalam’s Chairmanship of ASEAN 2021, sports cooperation in the region will be further strengthened with the establishment of new collaborative frameworks with ASEAN’s Dialogue Partners.  During the Meeting, the AMMS-6 Ministers reaffirmed the importance of promoting an active ASEAN Community where sports serves as an essential means in advancing socio-cultural development and promoting peace. Initiatives taken by National Sports Associations and the endurance of recreational sports within existing guidelines in Brunei Darussalam were also highlighted. During the Meeting, the Ministers also endorsed the Joint Statement of the 6th ASEAN Ministerial Meeting on Sports and welcomed Thailand as Chair and host of the 7th AMMS for 2023.

 

Also held was the 3rd ASEAN Ministerial Meeting on Sports plus Japan. The meeting reaffirmed the commitment of Member States to further strengthen ASEAN-Japan cooperation on sports and took note on the implementation of the second phase of ASEAN-Japan Actions on Sports project with a focus on physical education teacher education and sport for people with disability in ASEAN Member States in the year 2021-2022. Capacity building for anti-doping activities and collaboration under ASEAN-Japan Cooperation on sports was also promoted and highlighted in the meeting.

 

Source: Radio Television Brunei

Undeclared Items Seized

Three locals were detained by the Royal Brunei Police Force for further investigation on suspicion of smuggling attempt of undeclared items, 14th October afternoon.

 

The suspects aged between 36 and 42, were detained by the Bangar Police Station personnel at the Jalan Labu near the junction of Kampung Tanjung Bungar in Temburong District. The suspect was found carrying 256 packages of Frankfurter, 6 large boxes containing chicken parts, 3 large boxes of meat and 8 large boxes of cow lungs. The suspects and confiscated items were handed over to the Royal Customs and Excise Department for further action. The three suspects were also sent to the Sports Village to undergo quarantine for 2 weeks before further investigation.

 

Source: Radio Television Brunei

Diversify Business Strategies

Despite facing business challenges during COVID-19 pandemic, KJB Enterprise continue to enhanced its services by following the appropriate trend by selling products that are relevant to the current situation.

 

During this pandemic, KJB Enterprise also sell items such as Disinfectant Sprayers namely Nano Spray Gun, Fog Machine and Nano Ray Gun as well as Nano UV Box to disinfect mobile phones, wallets and facemasks. In addition, KJB also sell essential items for those who Work From Home or Study From Home such as headsets and keyboards. With 46 local employees, KJB Enterprise continue to comply with the government directives for the safety of all.

 

KJB Enterprise still offers watch repair services as well as product delivery services to their customers. The company also provide parcel collection from overseas.

 

Source: Radio Television Brunei

Drive Thru Donation Campaign

Over eight thousand individuals in need nationwide during the COVID-19 outbreak received donation through The Drive Thru Donation Campaign. The donation was received from the public and channelled in the campaign held at the Hassanal Bolkiah National Stadium in Berakas.

 

Since the campaign started on 9th of September, the Youth Volunteers as the organiser have distributed food packs to more than one thousand applicants with dependents of more than eight thousand individuals. So far, more than 200 contributors nationwide comprising government and private agencies as well as individuals have come forward to contribute in making the campaign a success. As a result of cooperation from the public, the campaign has collected over 38,000 daily necessities.

 

The drive thru donation campaign is open every Monday to Thursday and Saturday from 8.30 in the morning to 2 in the afternoon. Meanwhile on Friday is open from 9 in the morning to 12 at noon and from 2 to 3 in the afternoon and Sunday is open from 9 in the morning to 3 in the afternoon. The Drive Thru Donation is an initiative of Brunei Youth Volunteers in collaboration with the Brunei Darussalam Red Crescent and supported by the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports.

 

Source: Radio Television Brunei

4th ASEAN Ministerial Meeting on Women

Brunei Darussalam will be undertaking a Study on Women’s Development, which will be used to strengthen the Plan of Action on Women. The Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports while attending the 4th ASEAN Ministerial Meeting on Women, AMMW via video conference stated that the Brunei Darussalam Digital Economy Masterplan 2025 launched in June last year will support the objectives of Wawasan Brunei 2035, and further deepen the strides on women’s participation and skills in science, technology, maths, engineering and mathematics fields in the country.

 

Yang Berhormat Retired Major General Dato Paduka Seri Haji Aminuddin Ihsan bin Pehin Orang Kaya Saiful Mulok Dato Seri Paduka Haji Abidin also shared a few of Brunei Darussalam’s initiatives, such as the provision of fiscal and economic support packages, including business counselling and skills training, to help manage the economic impact of the pandemic on MSMEs which are mostly fronted by women. Virtual social enterprise marketplace platforms such as Community for Brunei is designed to help small businesses digitalise, mobilise and scale in the move towards Industrial Revolution 4.0, was also shared. The meeting was officiated by His Excellency Joko Widodo, President of the Republic of Indonesia, and chaired by Her Excellency Madam Gusti Ayu Bintang Darmawati, Minister for Women Empowerment and Child Protection, Republic of Indonesia. With the theme of “Digital Economy and Financial Inclusion for Improving ASEAN Women’s Competitiveness”, the 4th AMMW was held to promote constructive dialogue and regional synergies oriented towards creating an enabling environment for women.

 

Source: Radio Television Brunei

IMF Roundtable

The need to strengthen international cooperation to ensure vaccination for all and the importance of International Monetary Fund, IMF’s surveillance functions to support ASEAN in achieving financial stability and resilience in the region. The Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office and Second Minister of Finance and Economy emphasised the matter at the IMF Roundtable which was held at the sidelines of the virtual Annual IMF-World Bank Meetings.

 

Yang Berhormat Dato Seri Setia Dr. Awang Haji Mohd Amin Liew bin Abdullah in his capacity as the 2021 ASEAN Chair for Finance Track, also stressed on the need to prepare for the future, putting in place necessary eco-systems, infrastructures and connectivity which require large investments that call for partnership with the private sectors and multilateral development banks. Yang Berhormat also appreciated IMF’s efforts to secure recovery and ensure resilient international financial architectures. The Meeting was chaired by Ms. Kristalina Georgieva, IMF Managing Director.

 

Source: Radio Television Brunei

4th National STEM and Innovative Design Challenge 2021

The 4th National STEM and Innovative Design Challenge 2021 lowered its curtain with the winners’ announcement. The competition was organised by the Ministry of Education through the Science, Technology and Environment Partnership, STEP Centre.

 

Among those joining the virtual ceremony was Yang Berhormat Dato Seri Setia Awang Haji Hamzah bin Haji Sulaiman, Minister of Education. The group competition was opened for students of Sixth Form, Technical and Vocational Centres and Higher Education Institutions.

 

Overall Champion Award of the Formula One Junior Class Category: for secondary school students was Tanjong Maya Secondary School.  First place went to Team Krows which also received the Best Engineered Car Award. Team Rampager came in second and won the Best Reaction Time Award, while third place went to Team Nova Dragozz.

 

Meanwhile in the Formula One Senior Class Category, ‘Pahlawan 21’ from Universiti Teknologi Brunei, UTB bagged the Overall Champion, Best Engineered Car and Best Verbal Presentation. ‘Anemo F1’ from Meragang Sixth Form Centre took second place for the Overall Champion, whereas third place for the Overall Champion went to ‘Wira’ from Universiti Teknologi Brunei. Also participating in the ceremony was Datin Seri Paduka Doctor Hajah Romaizah binti Haji Mohd Salleh, Deputy Minister of Education.

 

Source: Radio Television Brunei

423 New Cases, 4 New Clusters, 184 Recovered

423 new COVID-19 cases have been confirmed, bringing the total number of COVID-19 cases to 10,251.

 

There are 67 additional new cases to 20 of the existing active clusters who were previously close contacts with several positive cases. Meanwhile, four new clusters have been detected that involved 162 cases. All of the new clusters are residence clusters, wherein two of it, namely Swee Sdn Bhd Cluster and Nurisman Sdn Bhd Cluster are housing clusters where the companies’ employees are residing. Therefore, the current total active clusters are 170 clusters. 194 new cases are still being investigated to determine the source of the infection.

 

184 cases have recovered bringing the total number of recovered cases in Brunei Darussalam to 7,682, with 2,501 cases remaining active. Among the cases, six cases are in Category 5 and are being treated at the Intensive Care Unit. All of them require assistance of artificial ventilation with two cases requiring the help of additional heart/lung machine or ECMO. 29 Category 4 cases require oxygen assistance and are under close monitoring. In the past 24 hours, 6,203 samples have been tested for the SARS-Co-V-2 virus which brings the total number of laboratory tests conducted since January 2020 to 431,203 tests.

 

Source: Radio Television Brunei