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Rockefeller Foundation Announces AsiaXchange 2024: A Blueprint for Asia’s Green & Resilient Future

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BANGKOK, Sept. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — With the general debate of the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly underway, The Rockefeller Foundation announced that it will be hosting AsiaXchange 2024 next week (October 1-3, 2024) in Bangkok, Thailand. With the theme, “Accelerating Asia’s Equitable Green Transformation: Taking a Systems Approach for Climate Action,” the event aims to explore how countries, businesses, and communities can come together to build a sustainable, low-carbon future for the region. AsiaXchange 2024 will feature practical discussions on harnessing a systems approach, driven by synergies between individuals, communities, governments, the private sector, and financiers, to foster a green and resilient Asia.

Asia is at the center of global climate action,” said Deepali Khanna, Vice President of the Asia Regional Office at The Rockefeller Foundation. “With AsiaXchange 2024, we’re bringing together Asian financiers, policymakers, solutions providers, and leaders of frontline communities to share ideas, form partnerships, and find the solutions we need to secure a green, resilient future for all.”

AsiaXchange 2024 also comes at a key moment as the region prepares for COP29, where Asia’s climate agenda will take center stage. This year’s AsiaXchange event will explore how Asia can lead the charge with innovative solutions and partnerships to meet its climate commitments. Speakers and attendees from across Asia and the world will address key issues such as: How can we unite to create momentum for Asia’s equitable green transformation? How can we drive climate efforts anchored in a people-first approach and systemic collaboration? How can we mobilize domestic, regional, and international finance that works for Asia?

Asia can demonstrate to the rest of the world how to achieve development with sustainability,” said Elizabeth Yee, Executive Vice President for Programs at The Rockefeller Foundation. “AsiaXchange 2024 will help us strengthen partnerships capable of scaling practical, people-centered climate solutions across the region.”

Key speakers at AsiaXchange 2024 will include Albert Park, Chief Economist at the Asian Development Bank; Beverley Postma, Executive Director at Grow Asia; Dr. Phirun Saiyasitpanich, Director General of Climate Change and Environment for the Government of Thailand; Ho Ren Hua, CEO of Thai Wah Public Company; Lin Yang, Deputy Executive Secretary of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific; Pooja Warier Hamilton, Chief Partnerships Officer at Apolitical; Rajat Misra, Acting Vice President and Director-General at AIIB; Sanjay Mathur, Regional Director for Asia Region at UNOPS; Ujala Qadir, Director of Strategy and Programs at Climate Bonds Initiative; and Vivek Pathak, former Global Head of Climate Change at IFC.

Highlights for AsiaXchange 2024 include:

Aspirations vs. Reality: Decoding Green & Resilient Growth in Asia: Regional experts will discuss the challenges and opportunities of achieving net-zero emissions in Asia, exploring how policy, technology, and finance can collaborate to drive a sustainable transition.Solving the Solutions Trilemma: Inclusivity, Affordability, and Scalability: This session will explore the need for climate solutions that are not only green but also inclusive and affordable. Discussions will focus on how global strategies and local actions can come together to create scalable solutions that benefit the most vulnerable communities across Asia.Youth Voices for Climate Action: A session featuring young leaders from across Asia championing climate action. TED-style talks and intergenerational dialogues will highlight youth-driven initiatives making a difference in the region.Scaling Local Investments for Climate Action: Experts will discuss the role of charitable/impactful blended finance in accelerating climate adaptation and mitigation, focusing on key sectors like sustainable land use, clean energy, and infrastructure to mobilize local capital.Billions and Trillions: Closing the Climate Finance Gap: With an annual shortfall of $800 billion in climate financing for Asia, this session will dive into how the region can mobilize both public and private capital to close the gap. Experts will discuss innovative financial structures like green bonds, catalytic capital, and the role of development banks in bridging the finance gap.Multiplying Inclusive and Sustainable Business Models: This session explores how inclusive business models contribute to Asia’s green transformation, with discussions on scaling green businesses and promoting sustainability through policy actions.Regional Partnerships for Climate Ambitions: Focusing on collaboration between countries in Asia, this session will highlight successful partnerships and the importance of shared knowledge and resources in meeting ambitious climate goals.AI and Climate Action: Future of Technology in Asia: A deep dive into how artificial intelligence can support climate action, particularly in sectors like agriculture and disaster response. The session will explore both opportunities and challenges in using AI for sustainable development.

The 2023 AsiaXchange kicked off in New Delhi, India, where over 150 global leaders gathered to discuss The Rockefeller Foundation’s new climate strategy. The event focused on identifying key opportunities for climate action across Asia. The success of the event has set the tone for AsiaXchange 2024 in Bangkok, where the conversation will expand even further.

About The Rockefeller Foundation

The Rockefeller Foundation is a pioneering philanthropy built on collaborative partnerships at the frontiers of science, technology, and innovation that enable individuals, families, and communities to flourish. We make big bets to promote the well-being of humanity. Today, we are focused on advancing human opportunity and reversing the climate crisis by transforming systems in food, health, energy, and finance. For more information, sign up for our newsletter at http://rockefellerfoundation.org and follow us on X https://x.com/RockefellerFdn.

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Chinese brand Desman ranked the top globally in high-end smart locks sales, three major agencies announced

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BEIJING, Sept. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Hangzhou, Zhejiang province-based Desman (China) Machinery & Electronic Co Ltd has become the global leader in sales of high-end smart locks. Three leading domestic and international agencies jointly announced that the company has ranked the top in the segment in China and the world for three consecutive years for overall sales.

Desman held a conference about the brand’s growth momentum on Sept 25 in Beijing. At the event, three agencies, which are China Daily Hardware Technology Development Center (approved by the State Scientific and Technological Commission), consulting firm Euromonitor International, and Beijing-based market consultancy Shangpu Group, jointly certified that Desman’s high-end smart locks have ranked the top in domestic and global sales for three consecutive years. The brand was also recognized with the certification of “world-leading core technologies”.

During the event, the three agencies presented their comprehensive research results of domestic and international smart locks markets. Based on data from national market research conducted over the past three years (2021-2023), Desman’s high-end smart locks continuously ranked the top for sales in China. Besides, global market research taken over the same period showed that Desman took the top spot for sales volume and market share in the global high-end smart locks market for three straight years.

The certification of “world-leading core technologies” was a result based on extensive interviews with industry experts and an assessment of the core technologies used throughout the lifecycle of the products. This evaluation also included a comparative analysis of major smart locks companies in terms of technological advancement, market recognition, production capacity and sales.

Meanwhile, London-based World Record Certification Agency (WRCA) awarded Desman with the certification of “world’s most outstanding smart lock with ultra-high fingerprint recognition rate” (Desman GPTfinger fingerprint recognition technology). Third-party testing confirmed that the fingerprint module applying Desman’s GPTfinger technology achieved a false acceptance rate of only 0.00099% and a false rejection rate of 0.86379%.

During the event, WRCA certification officer Maksim Kriukov said Desman leads the smart locks industry with its groundbreaking GPTfinger fingerprint recognition technology. It enabled the products to embrace a new era of GPT algorithm-based recognition, and this advancement addresses the challenges faced by a small group of people with difficulties in fingerprint recognition.

In addition, the event witnessed the official signing between Desman and its partner about Desman’s fourth global joint laboratory in Phoenix, Arizona, the United States, and thus completing its global network of building four labs. Those labs are strategically located in diverse environments, including the desert climate of Phoenix; the extreme high temperature climate of Dubai, the United Arab Emirates; the typhoon-prone climate of Taiwan, China; and the moderate climate of Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, China. Together, the labs form a comprehensive testing network and enable Desman products to go through rigorous reliability tests in extreme conditions, ensuring long-term stability of the smart locks products across regions.

Zhu Zhiling, chairman and CEO of Desman, said at the event that the success that Desman has achieved is a snapshot of China’s smart locks industry, and an indication of China’s technological advancements.

“Guided by our vision of ‘technology makes life simpler’, Desman will continue to drive innovation in the smart locks industry and ensure that every household has access to advanced smart locks solutions,” Zhu said.

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Medius named Customer Favorite by Spend Matters

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JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Sept. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Medius, a leading provider of AP Automation and wider Spend Management solutions, today announced that it has earned three prestigious SolutionMap Customer Favorite badges from Spend Matters:

Customer Favorite – Supplier Management
Customer Favorite – Contract Lifecycle Management
Customer Favorite – eProcurement

Medius is among 93 vendors in the Fall 2024 SolutionMap and TechMatchSM procurement technology rankings. Each of the vendors in the SolutionMap process undergo rigorous functionality and capability assessment with 500+ RFI requirements across 15 procurement technology solutions with mandatory demos and impartial, anonymized customer ratings.

Vendors with the highest number of top scores from their customers’ surveys earn the Customer Favorite badges.

“We’ve designed SolutionMap to aid the practitioner so they may better understand and analyze the customer experiences, market developments and technological innovation of the myriad solution providers by process competency,” said Jason Busch, Founder and CEO of Spend Matters.

“We are excited to see Medius solutions awarded as customer favorites in so many areas of Medius’ spend management suite. We continue to deliver incremental innovations that help them save time, reduce risk, improve operations, and add more value to their procure-to-pay processes and customer clearly love our work in the independent feedback they provide through the SolutionMap process,” said Daniel Ball, Chief Product Officer at Medius.

For more information, please contact:
Dan Bird, Fight or Flight for Medius
Dan.Bird@fightflight.co.uk +44 7885 670798 / Medius@fightflight.co.uk +44 330 133 0985

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HORIBA India and Dumarey Group join hands to provide engineering services for the design and development of Internal Combustion Engines (ICE, H2-ICE), transmission and electrical vehicles for Indian market

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NEW DELHI, Sept. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — HORIBA India, a subsidiary of The Japanese conglomerate HORIBA, Ltd., and Dumarey Group joined hands for engineering consultancy on the design and development of Internal Combustion Engines (including hydrogen-powered applications, both dual fuel and 100% H2), transmissions and electrical vehicles for Indian customers.

HORIBA India, with a wide range of analytical and measurement solutions from its parent company HORIBA, Ltd., and Dumarey Group, with its specialization in engineering, development, integration and sale of hydrogen and diesel technologies, shall bring to the table their respective knowhow and expertise on hydrogen-powered solutions, decarbonizing solution, engineering consultancy on development projects and testing facilities for the Indian market.

An official MoU exchange took place at the Dumarey facility in Torino, Italy, in July 2024. The MoU was signed between Dr. Rajeev Gautam, Corporate Officer – HORIBA, Ltd., Japan and President – HORIBA India, and Mr. Pierpaolo Antonioli, CEO – Dumarey Propulsion Solutions and CTO Dumarey Group, for this partnership.

“The partnership will open up new horizons for development and testing of conventional and hydrogen fuelled internal combustion engines,” quotes Dr. Rajeev Gautam.

Pierpaolo Antonioli, CTO Dumarey Group, says: “This collaboration marks a significant step forward in our commitment to pioneering sustainable and innovative propulsion solutions. By combining our expertise with HORIBA’s advanced analytical capabilities, we are ready to deliver cutting-edge technologies that will drive the future of mobility in India.”

About HORIBA India

HORIBA India, a wholly owned subsidiary of The HORIBA Group, based in Kyoto, Japan, is a world leader in analytical testing and research equipment, operating across the globe since its inception in 1953.

Headquartered in New Delhi, HORIBA India started its direct operations in the country in 2006 and since then has evolved to a company of 500+ employees, with a presence in PAN India and SAARC nations.

HORIBA provides unique analysis and measurement technologies and solutions for optimizing the operation of alternative energy carriers, such as hydrogen (H2) and ammonia (NH3), by combining ‘global network’ x ‘measurement technology’ x ‘engineering’.

About Dumarey Group

The Dumarey Group is an independent provider specializing in the development, integration, and production of cutting-edge propulsion systems, including transmissions and engines. With extensive expertise in engineering, manufacturing, and technological integration, backed by proven methods and processes, Dumarey Group delivers comprehensive ‘turnkey’ solutions tailored to industry needs. Its product portfolio encompasses the design of advanced propulsion systems, state-of-the-art control technologies, transmissions for passenger and commercial vehicles, injectors, after-treatment technologies, kinetic energy recovery systems, and second-life battery solutions. The company operates across seven locations in Europe and Asia, employing around 3,000 people and generating annual revenues of approximately 1 billion euros. Founded in 1983, the Dumarey Group was known as PUNCH until September 2023.

Press contact HORIBA India
Kanika Thakur (Lead – Corporate Communications)
Mobile: +91 96060 91711
Email: kanika.thakur@horiba.com, cco.hin@horiba.com 

Press contact Dumarey Group 
Manuela Seia
Mobile: +39 348 48 30 559
Email: manuela.seia@dumarey.com

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