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PARIS: French drugmaker Sanofi said on Monday (Apr 12) it would invest €400 million (S$637.8 million) over five years in a new vaccine production site in Singapore. The new facility at Tuas Biomedical Park would provide Sanofi with the ability to produce innovative vaccines on a massive scale for Asia and respond to future pandemic risks, the company said in a statement. The project is expected to create up to 200 local jobs, it added. Sanofi said it expected to start the construction of the site in the third quarter of 2021 and be fully operational in the first quarter of 2026. "The Singapore site will complement Sanofi's existing manufacturing capacities in Europe and North America and will become a regional centre of excellence for vaccines production in Asia," the company said. "We are very pleased by the strong collaboration with the Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB) to achieve this exciting milestone," said Mr Thomas Triomphe, executive vice president and ... » Learn More about Sanofi to invest S$638 million in new vaccine production site in Singapore

After nearly two decades of partnership, Bentley Motors and watchmaker Breitling are celebrating the launch of the Premier B21 Chronograph Tourbillon 42 Bentley Limited Edition, produced in an exclusive series of just 25 pieces. A reinterpretation of the original Breitling Premier wristwatches of the 1940s, today’s limited edition does not fall short of its reputation, the Premier B21 Chronograph Tourbillon 42 Bentley Limited Edition is a unique yet classic design. Limited to just 25 pieces, the watch features a 42 mm case in 18 k red gold, rectangular chronograph pushers, a gold-brown alligator strap, and a transparent sapphire caseback revealing the magnificent movement with its 22-karat gold oscillating weight. The highlight is the special chronograph tourbillon caliber and cage seen through the distinctive green dial, reminiscent of the British racing green color associated with the other models within the Breitling and Bentley partnership. Powered by the Manufacture Caliber ... » Learn More about Bentley-Breitling partnership

Brothers91/Getty Images via ETX Daily Up Streaming platforms often boast of having created sophisticated algorithms, which line up with the musical tastes of each user. No matter whether they like folk music, rock or even drill and “ethereal.” However, these recommendation systems are far from perfect, as highlighted by a recent study led by Christine Bauer from Utrecht University in the Netherlands and Xavier Serra and Andres Ferraro from Pompeu Fabra University in Spain. These researchers found that recommendation algorithms neglect songs performed by female artists and promote the generation of playlists dominated by their male counterparts. Before coming to these conclusions, the researchers combed through the listening habits of 330,000 users over nine years. It turns out that only a quarter of the artists they used to listen to were women. But what is the reason for this apparent lack of interest in female musicians? The answer: the algorithms. Indeed, the researchers ... » Learn More about Does your playlist only contain tracks by male artists? Blame the algorithms

SINGAPORE ( THE BUSINESS TIMES ) - Mitbana, a joint-venture company of Mitsubishi and Surbana Jurong, together with Sinarmas Land through its subsidiary Bumi Serpong Damai, on Monday announced that they will be jointly developing the first interconnected multi-modal transport complex in Greater Jakarta. Spanning about six hectares in the Intermoda district of Bumi Serpong Damai (BSD) City, the new transit-oriented development (TOD) will offer access to multiple public transportation options, including road, rail, and park-and-ride facilities. The approximately S$200 million project will also expand existing pedestrian connections from Cisauk train station, feature community facilities and a new town centre, and leverage smart technology to improve bus services within BSD City and other surrounding townships. In a press statement on Monday, Sinarmas Land said that the Intermoda TOD is part of Mitbana and Sinarmas Land's plan to transform over 100 hectares of greenfield land in ... » Learn More about Sinarmas, Mitsubishi, Surbana Jurong to develop a transit-oriented development in Greater Jakarta

SIX years ago, a group of six friends decided to start a charity foundation to feed the poor. They started off with helping old folks homes, associations and temples by preparing 1,000 food packs and rice for distribution twice a year. “We received plenty of support from the community to help the needy. “We also worked with corporations, asking them to invite their staff and family members to experience doing charity work, ” said Datuk Derrick Hooi, a representative of Persatuan Kebajikan Enam Sahabat (Six League) based in Taman Desa, Kuala Lumpur. “During the first year, we supplied 200 food packs and essential items and after that, we capped it at 1,000.” He said it was only last year that the non-governmental organisation (NGO) was registered as Six League, as it had operated on an ad hoc basis prior to that with no official name. “We did not really think about registering as an NGO because it was too troublesome to appoint a chairman and execute other formalities. ... » Learn More about League of do-gooders

IPOH: The Ipoh City Council plans to make Manjoi a syariah-compliant area. Ipoh mayor Datuk Rumaizi Baharin said the pilot project would focus on safety and also to rebuild the economy in the area post-Covid-19. “With our plans to develop the city’s economy, we will be seeing a further effective and realistic recovery phase. “This will also help to boost the city’s economy and credibility, ” he said during the city council full board meeting at its headquarters here on Friday (Feb 26). “We also want to make the area a modernised Islamic part of the city, ” he said, adding that the project would also help to maintain the harmony between the races in the city. Manjoi is a mostly Malay-populated area, with more than 57,000 residents. Rumaizi said under its 2021 Budget, the city council would create various incentives and plans to develop the economy. “It will be in line with our theme, ‘The well-being of Ipoh folk’, ” he said. “The council has allocated some RM46mil for ... » Learn More about Ipoh City Council plans to make Manjoi a syariah-compliant zone

IPOH: The Ipoh City council will make any necessary changes to the management of Ramadan bazaars if the need arises. Ipoh mayor Datuk Rumaizi Baharin said as of now, all bazaars in the city will operate under established Covid-19 standard operating procedures (SOPs). “There are no issues so far on following SOP. "Our officers will be placed at all the bazaars to monitor the situation," he told reporters after launching the Ipohpedia information database at a hotel here on Monday (April 12). Perak local government committee chairman Datuk Nolee Ashilin Mohamed Radzi had reportedly said that Ramadan bazaars are allowed to operate under strict SOP. To date, Perak has two Covid-19 red zones, namely Ipoh with over 100 cases and Lekir with 548 cases. Nolee Ashilin, who was also present at the launch, said the state had yet to receive any instructions from the National Security Council on Ramadan bazaars and would monitor the situation for the moment. On the launch of Ipohpedia, ... » Learn More about Ipoh council to monitor Ramadan bazaars and amend SOPs if need arises, says mayor

MELAKA: NCT Group of Companies (NCT Group) has signed up for 2,000 golf memberships with Ayer Keroh Country Club Bhd (AKCCB) to help boost the development of sports tourism in Melaka. Founder and group managing director Datuk Seri Yap Ngan Choy (pic) said with the ongoing development of NCT’s Ion Forte Green City (IFGC) at the Ayer Keroh Country Club, the partnership will enable buyers to enjoy complimentary golf membership with their property purchase. He said the signing up for the membership agreement with AKCCB will certainly complement the lifestyle and experience presented by IFGC. “The combination of luxurious, modern amenities and lush surroundings of IFGC, coupled with its strategic location, are essential components of its vision to create a wellness living concept for potential buyers. “We are pleased with the progress of the IFGC development thus far and we look forward to the launching of the next few phases, ” he said in a statement yesterday. The signing ... » Learn More about Melaka’s sports tourism sector gets a boost

Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga and President Joe Biden will express their deep concern about human rights violations in China in a joint statement to be released after a Japan-US summit next week, Japanese government sources said Saturday. The summit, scheduled for Friday in Washington, comes as the Biden administration ramps up criticism of China's treatment of the Muslim Uyghur minority in the Xinjiang region and actions concerning Hong Kong. Suga has said those issues must be addressed based on basic human rights principles. It would be rare for Japanese and US leaders to single out human rights issues in China in a joint statement. Tokyo and Washington are now arranging the wording of the planned statement. It is almost certain that China would express strong protest against such a statement as interference in its domestic affairs. While the United States and Europe have imposed sanctions on China over the Uyghur issue, Japan remains cautious about following suit. Suga will ... » Learn More about Biden-Suga statement to express concern about human rights in China

SINGAPORE - Technology firm Ascent Solutions has invested more than $1 million to develop a solution that aims to improve transparency in the transport of commodities. The company, which provides Internet of things (IoT) software to the logistics industry, spent about two years working on a "digital twin warehouse" service. The solution will allow its clients to track the movement and storage of goods in warehouses in real time using computer vision - an area of artificial intelligence. Mr Huang Yihang, Ascent's head of corporate strategy, said on Monday (April 12) the solution can create greater accountability in trade finance - financial instruments and products that facilitate international trade and commerce - and help small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) secure funding to do business. "The solution will enable firms to ensure that what is supposed to be in the warehouse is really there, and it can help to create more visibility on the ground," he said, during a visit ... » Learn More about Tech firm develops solution for real-time tracking of warehouse goods