February 17, 2023

Monaco Smart Yacht Rendezvous, promoting exchanges between innovation players and professionals

Monaco Smart Yacht Rendezvous, promoting exchanges between innovation players and professionals.

Bringing innovation all along a yachts life cycle.

MONACO, Feb. 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Promoting sustainable solutions for the Luxury Yachting sector and boats over 24m. It is the aim of the first Monaco Smart Yacht Rendezvous. The event will take place on the 23rd & 24th March 2023, following the success of the first two editions of the Monaco Smart & Sustainable Marina Rendezvous (next one 24-25 September 2023). Marina experts M3 (Monaco Marina Management) have now broadened their horizons focusing on getting yachting industry players (+24m boats) together with innovation players to drive a collective response to climate challenges. The Monaco Smart Yacht Rendezvous, organised during the Monaco Ocean Week under the aegis of the ‘Monaco, Capital of Advanced Yachting’ approach, is supported by the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation, Credit Suisse and the expertise of innovation for a sustainable economy specialists, Blumorpho.

With the aim of promoting exchanges in the run up to the event, the Monaco Smart Yacht Rendezvous offers startups, scaleups and innovation companies the opportunity to meet online to gain a better understanding of all aspects relating to a yacht’s life cycle from R&D to its usage, maintenance and dismantling. This first edition gathers an ecosystem of all those involved who by working together will help fast-track use of innovative technologies to progress the goal of a future where sustainability, carbon neutrality and respect for biodiversity take centre stage. To this end, then, designers, owners, captains and shipyards join investors, startups, scaleups and innovation-focused companies to act together. Those selected are referenced in an E-Catalogue with short presentations on their new solutions applicable to yachts. The ultimate aim of the process is to present a Smart Innovative Yacht Award on Friday 24th March for the most intelligent and eco-responsible solution in three categories (startups, scaleups and companies).

Speaking in turn Marc Hervás, Sustainability Coordinator at MB92 Group, world leader for superyacht refits, repairs and maintenance committed to sustainability, and new technologies for yachting consultant, Laurent Pérignon, these first discussions helped pinpoint the yachting sector’s needs. “Our fleet can be improved in many areas like water treatment, energy efficiency and propulsion systems” says Marc Hervás. “All eyes are on the sector and we have to be proactive and lead change. Companies that want to engage should work on a sustainable development strategy. This should include scope for the creation of partnerships and alliances as they are key to progression towards sustainability.” Every year, more than 500 yachts over 24m are built and as many sold on the second-hand market.

In the current energy context, decarbonisation is only possible if investment decisions are motivated by an environmental conscience shared by all, hence the need to act together. Paris Baloumis, Marketing Director at shipyard Oceanco and Wim Verhoeff, its Project Manager Fleet Support, where the ambition is to develop and support the world’s most advanced and inspiring motor and sailing yachts, were among the speakers. “All owners want to make the right choice when it comes to sustainability. The only question is how far customers want to push the innovation envelope. Some like proven technologies, others want to drive the whole industry forward and try technologies that are still untested or unavailable. Either way, owners are now talking about sustainability and so are their children”.

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February 17, 2023

Chain Announces Acquisition of Licensed Crypto Company in Europe and Launch of Chain Prime

Chain Prime is Poised to Disrupt the OTC Market, Bringing a New Level of Efficiency and Innovation to Crypto Trading

Chain Prime

CHARLESTOWN, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Feb. 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Chain, the leading provider of blockchain infrastructure and Web3 services, is pleased to announce the acquisition of a licensed European crypto provider, which has become a new entity, Chain Europe UAB. Following this new acquisition, Chain has launched Chain Prime, an automated over-the-counter (OTC) trading system designed to give clients access to deep liquidity through the Chain Engine.

Chain Prime will be designed to aggregate centralized order books from top exchanges to provide users with the best execution rates. Unlike typical OTC providers, Chain Prime will not charge a large fee or high spread to execute high-volume trades. Instead, its proprietary Chain Engine automates the entire process including settlement and delivery to verified accounts. Chain Prime will be available 24/7/365, and will not be accessible in all regions. Once Chain Prime is launched to the public, additional information and terms and conditions for service zones will be available.

“We are thrilled to launch Chain Prime,” said CEO of Chain, Deepak Thapliyal. “Chain Prime is a leading-edge product that will provide users with access to deep liquidity and the best execution rate. We are confident that this product will revolutionize the OTC market.”

Chain Prime will revolutionize OTC Trading, enabling buyers and sellers to securely trade crypto through various exchanges with maximum privacy. Chain’s decentralized technology framework allows for greater flexibility than traditional exchanges, enabling users to customize their transactions according to their needs. With Chain Prime, traders can enjoy the intimacy of highly individualized OTC trades.

Chain Prime is currently available through invitation only. We invite you to visit Chain.com/prime for more information on Chain Prime, and how to sign up.

About Chain

Chain is a blockchain infrastructure solution company that has been on a mission to enable a smarter and more connected economy since 2014. Chain offers builders in the Web3 industry services that help streamline the process of developing, and maintaining their blockchain infrastructures. Chain implements a SaaS model for its products that addresses the complexities of overall blockchain management. Chain offers a variety of products such as Ledger, Cloud, and NFTs as a service. Companies who choose to utilize Chain’s services will be able to free up resources for developers and cut costs so that clients can focus on their own products and customer experience. Learn more: Chain.com.
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February 17, 2023

Edison: solid operating performance in 2022, with EBITDA up 12.4% to 1,1 billion euros

MILAN, Italy, Feb. 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Edison’s Board of Directors met yesterday and reviewed the financial statements as at December 31, 2022, which demonstrated a strong growth in sales to 30.4 billion euros, mainly as a result of increased raw material costs. The Company played a strategic role for the country’s energy security, covering in 2022 about 20% of Italy’s gas requirements, thanks to a flexible and diversified supply portfolio which contributed to the substitution of Russian’s gas imports.

The increase in EBITDA to 1,112 million euros (+12.4% from 989 million in 2021) reflects the company’s strong industrial performance. The performance of the thermoelectric power generation and gas portfolio activities allowed to more than offset the drop in renewable generation, especially hydroelectric power generation due to the record-breaking drought during the year, and the negative impact of higher prices on retails sales margins partially absorbed by Edison to limit the impact on end customers.

The Group ended 2022 with a decline in net profit of over 63% to 151 million euros (413 million euros in 2021) as a result of the exceptional negative impact of the “Taglia prezzi” and “Aiuti” decrees and of the budget law 2023 worth about 230 million euros. It should be noted that during the year 2022 this effect brings the effective tax rate to 72%, compared to an average normalised level for companies between 28% and 32%.

Financial debt as at December 31, 2022 stood at 477 million euros, compared to 104 million euros as at December 31, 2021. This increase reflects the significant investments to strengthen the energy transition businesses (totalling 736 million euros, 90% of which is in line with the United Nations Sustainable Development goals, SDGs, adopted by Edison), payments of dividend and taxes. In 2022, in particular, Edison’s investments supported: the growth in renewables generation, where Edison reached more than 1 GW of onshore wind installed capacity, the development of the latest generation thermoelectric power with the plants of Marghera Levante and Presenzano – which will come into operation in 2023 – and the development of energy efficiency and environmental services.

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February 17, 2023

WillScot Mobile Mini to Participate in the J.P. Morgan Global High Yield and Leveraged Finance Conference

PHOENIX, Feb. 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — WillScot Mobile Mini Holdings Corp. (“WillScot Mobile Mini” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: WSC) today announced that Nick Girardi, Senior Director of Treasury & Investor Relations, will participate in private investor meetings at the J.P. Morgan Global High Yield and Leveraged Finance Conference in Miami, FL on March 7, 2023.

About WillScot Mobile Mini

WillScot Mobile Mini trades on the Nasdaq stock exchange under the ticker symbol “WSC.” Headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, the Company is a leading business services provider specializing in innovative flexible workspace and portable storage solutions. WillScot Mobile Mini services diverse end markets across all sectors of the economy from a network of approximately 240 branch locations and additional drop lots throughout the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

Additional Information and Where to Find It

Additional information can be found on the company’s website at www.willscotmobilemini.com

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Jake Saylor

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February 17, 2023

WillScot Mobile Mini to Participate in the Barclays Industrial Select Conference

PHOENIX, Feb. 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — WillScot Mobile Mini Holdings Corp. (“WillScot Mobile Mini” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: WSC) today announced that Matt Jacobsen, Senior Vice President Finance, and Nick Girardi, Senior Director of Treasury & Investor Relations, will participate in private investor meetings at the Barclays Industrial Select Conference in Miami, FL on Feb. 23, 2023.

About WillScot Mobile Mini

Additional Information and Where to Find It

Additional information can be found on the company’s website at www.willscotmobilemini.com

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Jake Saylor

jake.saylor@willscot.com

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Nick Girardi

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February 17, 2023

Harbert Management Corporation Announces Head of Infrastructure and Senior Managing Director

Claude Estes

Harbert Management Corporation Announces Claude Estes, promoted to Head of Infrastructure and Senior Managing Director

BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Feb. 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Harbert Management Corporation (“HMC”) announces the promotion of Claude Estes to Head of Infrastructure and Senior Managing Director.

In his new role, Claude will be charged with overall responsibility for Harbert Infrastructure’s activities including acquisitions, asset management and the strategic direction of the platform.

Claude joined HMC in 2015 and has held escalating positions including most recently, Head of Investments of Harbert Infrastructure. During his time as Head of Investments, Claude oversaw substantial growth of the platform with the team now managing over $3.5 billion for domestic and international partners. Claude managed complex transactions with industry leading partners and expanded the team’s capabilities through strategic hiring efforts and the opening of a new office in Charlotte, NC.

Claude steps into the position previously held by Pat Molony who will transition into the role of Chairman of the Investment Committee and Senior Advisor.

HMC President and COO, Travis Pritchett commented, “Harbert has successfully invested in infrastructure for over 30 years and for over 20 years through HMC’s fund strategies. Claude brings sound judgement, creativity and energy to a very important role within HMC. Our partners and clients will benefit from Claude’s leadership.”

Claude added “Harbert Infrastructure has been a respected investor in the infrastructure space for decades and a team that I once admired from afar. The last eight years, I have had the honor of being a member of the team, confirming the basis of my admiration. We collectively feel that we are in the right place at the right time with the right experience to prudently invest capital into the volatility and associated opportunities created by the energy transition.”

About Harbert Management Corporation
Harbert Management Corporation is an alternative asset manager with approximately $8.4 billion in Regulatory Assets Under Management as of January 31, 2023. Formed in 1993, the firm is privately owned and serves a variety of institutional investors across multiple asset classes. Investment strategies include European and U.S. real estate, seniors housing, U.S. growth capital, credit solutions, infrastructure, and absolute return funds. For additional information about HMC visit, www.harbert.net.

Contact: HMC Corporate Communications
Telephone: 205.987.5500
E-mail: tmaddox@harbert.net

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February 17, 2023

SEA Games 32: Cambodia launches crowdfund for national team

With the support of the Cambodian SEA Games Organising Committee (CAMSOC), KhmerCare and its partners have launched a 1 million USD crowd-funding campaign to support Team Cambodia as it prepares for the 32nd SEA Games and the 12th ASEAN Para Games, which Cambodia will host for the first time in its history.

The campaign launch was held in Phnom Penh on February 14.

Steven Path, founder and CEO of KhmerCare, explained that this would be the largest campaign the Cambodia-based crowd-funding company had undertaken.

The funds raised will be used to purchase equipment, clothing, footwear and training facilities for Cambodian national team members. It will also supplement the cash rewards that medal winners will earn, he said.

Vath Chamroeun, Secretary General of CAMSOC, said CAMSOC will increase goals as the previous ones are achieved. The money will be used transparently to meet the needs of each of the Kingdom’s athletes.

Following the announcement of the campaign, many companies and institutions have expressed their willingness to help. AIA Life Insurance Cambodia and ABA Bank, both major sponsors of the games, have said they will also take part in the KhmerCare crowd-funding./.

Source: Vietnam News Agency

February 17, 2023

Vietnam needs policy to promote pre-marital health tests

Vietnam needs to develop a policy to encourage husbands and wives-to-be to register for pre-marital health tests, so that they will be more prepared both psychologically and physically for their married life without causing burdens on themselves and society.

Do Thi Quynh Huong, Deputy Director of the General Department of Population and Family Planning’s Population Structure and Quality Office, said pre-marital health tests are the first forms of screening, which help create a sustainable and happy married life and contribute to improving the quality of the population.

Huong said many couples only focus on preparing financially for their new life and pay little attention to health issues, especially reproductive health.

Due to the lack of knowledge about reproductive healthcare, especially screening and early detection of children’s diseases in the fetal stage, many couples have had children with birth defects, brain hernia, hydrocephalus, cerebral palsy, musculoskeletal defects, cleft lips, malformations of limbs or genital organs.

It is worth mentioning that most of these issues can be prevented if husbands and wives-to-be receive good premarital guidance and care for their reproductive health.

“In developed countries, pre-marital health tests are mandatory. However, in our country, many couples have not taken this issue seriously,” she said.

“Many young people do not have sufficient information and knowledge about pre-marital health examination. Most are afraid of being caught by their relatives and friends or worried that the disease discovered may ruin their marriage plans while others think the issue of check-ups will likely be misunderstood as lacking trust in the other. Therefore, the number of couples going for pre-marital health check-ups remains very low.”

In remote and mountainous areas, this issue is even worse. Due to customs and habits, many people do not fully understand the importance of pre-marital health checks, and prenatal and newborn screening, leading to the birth of children with birth defects.

It is estimated that each year, Vietnam has about 40,000 babies born with birth defects. Common diseases are Down’s, Edwards syndrome, neural tube defects, congenital hypothyroidism, G6PD enzyme deficiency, and severe congenital hemolysis.

Huong said the purpose of pre-marital counseling and medical examination is to prepare the knowledge and psychology for married sex life, detect and treat early (if possible) some diseases that can affect sex problems, pregnancy, and childbirth later, prepare wives with health conditions for safe pregnancy and prevent birth defects for future children.

During the pre-marital health check-up, couples are given a general health check and reproductive health check (ultrasound of the uterus, ovaries, semen analysis), and assess the possibility of carrying the disease gene based on their family’s medical history.

This will help avoid having children with some common genetic diseases such as color blindness, thalassemia, Down’s, Turner or Edward syndromes and screening for infectious diseases such as hepatitis B and HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases.

Couples with detected reproductive health issues will be able to take measures to increase their chances of pregnancy. In case one or both partners are found to have certain conditions, they will be given timely remedies, she stressed.

Huong said the appropriate time for pre-marital health tests for couples should be at least six months before marriage.

‘Barriers must be lifted’

The Ministry of Health’s General Department of Population and Family Planning has coordinated with localities to implement pre-marital counseling and health examination in 63 cities and provinces since 2013. Thousands of pre-marital counseling and health check-up clubs have been established in 1,400 communes with the participation of millions of young people.

These clubs provide information and advice on reproductive healthcare and family planning and give health examinations for couples preparing for marriage.

Reports on the results of the model in 2011-2015 showed that 78.8 % of the participants had knowledge about reproductive healthcare and family planning.

Huong said the results show that young men and women’s awareness and practice of seeking counseling services and pre-marital health check-ups remain low.

The service has not yet become a demand due to social prejudices, cultural practices, the disparity in education level, and limited availability of services.

In addition, the number of participants is limited due to the nature of their work and the fear of revealing their identities. A shortage of funding and weak coordination between the related agencies also leads to modest results.

Resolution No 21-NQ/TW issued on October 25, 2017 set out targets that 90 % of young men and women receive pre-marital counseling and health check-ups by 2030.

Huong said a lot must be done to lift the barriers and achieve the goals.

It is necessary to develop and expand the services to the community and improve the capacity to provide services at health clinics.

Applying new techniques in screening, diagnosis and treatment of a number of genetic and infectious diseases and developing mechanisms and policies for private businesses to provide pre-marital counseling and health check-up services should be done soon.

In particular, ministries and sectors need to focus on educating and disseminating the issue to attract young people, especially those in disadvantaged and ethnic minority areas, to take pre-marital health tests, she said./.

Source: Vietnam News Agency