BUNSHI LAB STARTS ACCEPTING PRE-ORDERS FOR "BUNSHI MASK" -- BEST-SELLING CROWDFUNDED FACE MASK IN JAPAN -- THROUGH "INDIEGOGO" CROWDFUNDING WEBSITE

FUKUOKA, Japan, Aug 27 (Bernama) --

- Bunshi Mask Catches More than 99% of Fine Particles -

Bunshi Lab ("bunshi" meaning molecule in Japanese) has raised approximately 180 million yen (*1) for the "Bunshi Mask" through "Makuake," a Japanese crowdfunding website. Now, Bunshi Lab is launching a much-awaited global sales campaign for the product.

(*1) 180 million yen is about US$1.6 million (US$1.00 = 110 yen as of August, 2021).

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The Bunshi Mask is a top-of-the-line face mask created from the spirit of Japan's omotenashi (hospitality) and craftsmanship.It has sold a cumulative total of more than 200,000 pieces in only four months, as it has been loved by many people immediately after being put on sale in Japan. Keen to deliver the Bunshi Mask from Japan to the world,Bunshi Lab launches its global sales campaign through Indiegogo.

- Bunshi Mask project page on Indiegogo website

Website:

https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/bunshi-mask-minimal-stylish-and-high-spec/reft/27136189/pr0827

Start date: Aug. 27 (Friday), 2021

- Perks:

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- Delivered to 9 countries:

U.S., Britain, Australia, Canada, Germany, France, Netherlands, Italy, Singapore

About Bunshi Mask

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The following are the main features of the Bunshi Mask, a next-generation face mask that strikes a balance between high performance and beautiful minimalist design:

- The Bunshi Mask blocks against more than 99% of fine particles.

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It uses the latest nanofiber filter invented by Akihiko Tanioka (*2), professor emeritus at Tokyo Institute of Technology (*3),which blocks against more than 99% of fine particles.The Bunshi Mask can protect its users firmly and effectively as it uses finer mesh for its filter than that of the surgical N95 mask.

(*2) Professor Tanioka (professor emeritus) is a leading expert in the field of nanofiber.

(*3) Tokyo Institute of Technology, often called "MIT of Japan," is one of the top universities in Japan.

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Furthermore, the Bunshi Mask allows users to breathe with ease as it uses the latest nanofiber, and it becomes an environment-friendly mask supporting a sustainable society as it is made out of materials from recycled PET or polyethylene terephthalate. It can also help reduce the number of times for it to be washed thanks to the effects of ultraviolet disinfection because it is UV-resistant.

- Its design is beautiful from every angle.

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The Bunshi Mask has a well-thought-out design to draw out the charm of the wearer's face. Moreover, its surface has luster and looks gorgeous.

- Using "top-end knit cotton fabric"

It uses a top-end knit cotton fabric treated by the so-called "silhouette" processing, the quality of which is higher than gauze fabrics. It lends itself a premium feel as it is gentle on the skin and gives a dry wear feeling.

Another attractive feature is that it does not wrinkle easily even after washing.

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- The mask has already proven successful in crowdfunding in Japan:

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For more information, please visit:

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*The Indiegogo Trademarks used in this press release are property of Indiegogo, Inc.

SOURCE: Bunshi Lab 

--BERNAMA

Arowana bags 3 Gold Stevie Awards at the 2021 International Business Awards

 

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 20 -- Arowana, the established B Corporation accredited investment group, has been awarded three sought-after Gold Stevie Awards at the 18th Annual International Business Awards, the world’s premier business awards programme.

Arowana has been awarded Gold in Most Innovative Company of the Year (up to 100 employees), Achievement in Organization Recovery and Chairman of the Year, according to a statement.

Arowana was awarded a Gold Stevie for Most Innovative Company of the Year (up to 100 employees), recognising its unique purpose and approach to building companies that it invests in and operates.

As a B Corp, Arowana is selectively focussed on enterprises that serve a real purpose, working directly with companies that deliver a positive impact to all stakeholders.

Meanwhile, Arowana’s Gold Stevie Award for Achievement in Organization Recovery recognised its successful turnaround of VivoPower International.

In March 2020, VivoPower's share price was below US$1.00 with a market cap of US$10 million; seven months later, following a transformational intervention by Arowana, VivoPower’s price achieved an all-time high of US$24.00. (US$1 = RM4.236)

Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Arowana, Kevin Chin was awarded the Gold Stevie Award for Chairman of the Year for his leadership in successfully driving innovation across Arowana’s group of companies as well as for the execution of VivoPower’s turnaround.

Arowana was also awarded three Bronze Stevies for Company of the Year - Business or Professional Services (Medium-size), Energy Industry Innovation of the Year and Achievement in Growth.

-- BERNAMA

CRADLEPOINT LAUNCHES NEW PARTNER PORTAL TO OPTIMISE CUSTOMER ENGAGEMENT AND DEPLOYMENT OF 5G AND WIRELESS WAN

Cradlepoint Cascade Enhances Partner Experience Through a Streamlined Dashboard and Comprehensive Resources

MELBOURNE, Australia, Aug 11 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cradlepoint, the global leader in cloud-delivered LTE and 5G wireless network edge solutions, today announced Cradlepoint Cascade, a new engagement platform for Cradlepoint’s award-winning partner program. The platform offers channel partners a streamlined experience to roll-out and monetise Cradlepoint’s industry-leading solutions that will enable business customers to capitalise on the era of 5G and Wireless WAN.

Cascade offers members of the Cradlepoint Partner Program a sleek and simple platform that provides a single pane of glass experience for partners, along with an extensive collection of resources to help deliver a pervasive, secure, and software-defined Wireless WAN edge to customers. Capabilities of Cascade include:

· Customer Insights and Management: Partners have full access to the data that matters, including details on exactly how many licenses each one of their customers has, how many are being used, and which ones are in or out of compliance. Partners also have full insight into exactly when subscriptions expire and when they are up for renewal.

· Sales Support and Management: Users have access to resources that assist in the sales process, including product collateral, technical details, pricelists, key contacts, and the ability to register deals.

· World-Class Training: Through Cascade and Cradlepoint University, Cradlepoint offers partner enablement including training with a focus on product positioning, solutions and technology classes, developer training, and certifications to position partners as leaders in the market. In addition, partners can invest in guided journeys to train staff with 30, 60, or 90-day plans to accelerate revenue and expand reach.

· 5G for Enterprise Branch Specialisation: Leading partners selling Cradlepoint’s 5G for business solutions can achieve 5G for Enterprise Branch Specialisation through Cascade, a certification eligible to partners that meet a series of sales, technical, and business proficiency criteria.
 
“At Cradlepoint, we are leading the way when it comes to providing solutions that help organisations realise the promise of Wireless WAN and 5G, but this would not be possible without our incredible ecosystem of partners,” said Eric Purcell, senior vice president of global partner sales at Cradlepoint. “Cascade is simply about ensuring these partners have the tools and resources they need to do their job effectively. By adding this new portal to the Cradlepoint Partner Program, we are only bolstering our collective efforts to deliver effective solutions that transform businesses and drive results.”

A global leader in cloud-delivered 4G and 5G wireless network edge solutions, Cradlepoint’s NetCloud platform and cellular routers deliver a pervasive, secure, and software-defined Wireless WAN edge to connect people, places, and things anywhere. Members of the Cradlepoint Partner Program benefit from best-in-class training, implementation guides, and educational and demand-generation tools to help drive customer engagement and success. 
 

For more information on Cradlepoint’s Partner Program, visit https://cradlepoint.com/partners/for-partners/. 

Partner Quotes

“Cradlepoint’s partner support has been outstanding and the Cascade platform is the next chapter, offering us all the resources to support our customers even better, from marketing to generate new opportunities all the way to renewals of existing estates,” said Ivan Landen, CEO, Blue Wireless.

“Cradlepoint offers true plug and play devices that unlock the power of mobile broadband internet. This means business grade internet connectivity can be unleashed and setup within minutes securely, anywhere! Cradlepoint’s previous Partner Portal supported partner practices through deal registration, sales/ technical support, as well as subscription and account information. The new Cascade portal will provide an even better user experience with improved UI and workflow. The Cascade portal is also customisable to individual needs and requirements, which will help partners better manage their practices,” said Eunice Hong, CEO of OneSystems Technologies Pte Ltd. 

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Grab announces participation at upcoming investor conferences

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 9 -- Grab Holdings Inc (Grab), Southeast Asia’s leading superapp, has announced its management team is scheduled to be present at virtual investor conferences.

These include on Aug 9 (US), where Grab Chief Financial Officer Peter Oey will be presenting at the Cowen Internet & Media Bus Tour, while on Aug 11 (Asia), his presentation will be at a Tellimer hosted forum, titled ‘Grab: The rise of the ASEAN Superapp’.

On Aug 25 (Asia), Grab Head of Asia Investor Relations, Ken Lek will host a group presentation at the Macquarie ASEAN Virtual Conference 2021, while from Aug 26 to Aug 27 (Asia), Oey will host several group and one-on-one meetings at the JP Morgan ASEAN TMT & Fintech 1x1 Forum.

According to a statement, from Sept 1 to Sept 3 (Asia), Grab President Ming Maa will present at the Morgan Stanley Virtual Asia TMT Conference, while on Sept 6 (Asia), Oey will present at the 22nd Credit Suisse Asian Technology Conference.

On Sept 6 (Asia), Oey will be participating in a panel discussion at Moody’s Emerging Markets Summit - Asia, while on Sept 8 (US), he will present at the Wolfe Research TMT Conference.

In addition, on Sept 27 (US), a recorded interview between the President of Principal Asia, Thomas Cheong and Grab CEO Anthony Tan will be played at the Principal Global Investment forum, while on Oct 28 (Asia), Ming will present at The Barclays Asia Virtual Forum.

-- BERNAMA

BEST'S COMMENTARY: HENAN FLOOD LOSSES EXPECTED TO BE MANAGEABLE FOR CHINA INSURERS

HONG KONG, July 30 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Although the recent severe rainfall that hit the province of Henan, China, could become the country’s largest insured loss event ever, AM Best is of the view that China’s non-life insurers will be able to manage and absorb the losses, according to a new AM Best commentary.

In its Best’s Commentary, “Henan Flood Losses Expected to Be Manageable for China Insurers,” AM Best notes that the heavy insured toll can be attributed to China’s urbanization, as well as the fact that the extreme weather event hit a major city. AM Best expects motor insurance to account for the vast majority of incurred claims, given the heavy flooding in Zhengzhou city. The losses are compounded by coverage expansion from the country’s comprehensive motor reform in September 2020, which extended flood damage coverage to include water damage to motor vehicle engines under new voluntary motor policies.

The agriculture insurance segment also is expected to bear a significant portion of claims. China’s agricultural insurance segment has become the world’s largest agricultural insurance market, and has been growing at an annual rate of 20% over the past decade with a premium volume today that has surpassed that of the United States.

Early reported loss assessments estimate insured losses at RMB 9.2 billion (USD 1.4 billion), which would surpass the record catastrophe insured loss of approximately USD 1.0 billion incurred from Typhoon Fitow in 2013. AM Best expects the ultimate incurred losses to be manageable due to non-life insurers’ portfolio diversification­—winter crops, which account for over half of the province’s crop production, already were harvested during summer, reducing insurers’ exposure—as well as additional reinsurance protection with the establishment of the state-owned China Agricultural Reinsurance Co., Ltd (Agro Re) in 2020. The province’s large size also provides wide geographical distribution. The heavy rain mainly impacted northern parts of the province, while the impact in southern areas, where most summer crops are planted, was less severe. Overall, AM Best does not expect this flood to be a capital event for Chinese insurers as the losses are expected to be within insurers’ risk tolerance levels. 

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