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Police investigate pro-Palestinian protest at Sydney Opera House over alleged anti-Semitism

PARTICIPANTS of a pro-Palestinian rally react outside the Sydney Opera House in Sydney, Oct. 9, 2023. — AAP IMAGE/DEAN LEWINS VIA REUTERS

SYDNEY  — Australian police said on Tuesday they were investigating a pro-Palestinian protest outside Sydney Opera House, after footage emerged of a small group appearing to chant anti-Semitic slogans at the demonstration.

Around 1,000 pro-Palestinian supporters marched through downtown Sydney on Monday evening to the city’s iconic Opera House, which the government had illuminated in the colors of the Israeli flag following Saturday’s attacks by Hamas which Israel says killed over 900.

Gaza’s Health Ministry said at least 687 Palestinians had been killed in Israeli retaliation air strikes on the blockaded enclave since then.

Unverified footage shared by the Australian Jewish Association and featured on Sky News appeared to show a small group outside the Opera House lighting flares and chanting “gas the Jews.”

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Tuesday called the reports of anti-Semitic slogans “horrific.”

“We are a tolerant multicultural nation,” he said. “I understand that people have deep views about issues relating to the Middle East conflict but here in Australia we have to deal with political discourse in a respectful way.”

New South Wales state police told a news conference on Tuesday it was reviewing footage from the protest to determine if offenses were committed.

Protest organizer Palestine Action Group Sydney defended its right to protest “apartheid” in Israel but said a small number of “vile antisemitic attendees” had no place in their movement.

“We are an anti-racist and anti-colonial movement and we refuse to fight racism with racism,” the group said in a post on social media.

“If you are an antisemite, you are not welcome at our rallies and are not a part of our movement. As we did today, we will ask you to leave and we will continue to do this.” — Reuters

Deadly humid heat could hit billions, spread as far as US Midwest, study says

UNSPLASH

LONDON — Billions of people could struggle to survive in periods of deadly, humid heat within this century as temperatures rise, particularly in some of the world’s largest cities, from Delhi to Shanghai, according to research published on Monday.

Towards the higher end of warming scenarios, potentially lethal combinations of heat and humidity could spread further including into areas such as the US Midwest, the authors of the report said.

“It’s very disturbing,” study co-author Matthew Huber of Purdue University in the US state of Indiana told Reuters. “It’s going to send a lot of people to emergency medical care.”

The study built on past research by Mr. Huber, George Mason University climatologist Daniel Vecellio and other scientists on the point at which heat and humidity combine to push the human body beyond its limits without shade or help from technologies such as air conditioning.

It found that around 750 million people could experience one week per year of potentially deadly humid heat if temperatures rise 2 degrees Celsius (3.6 degrees Fahrenheit) above preindustrial levels.

At 3C (5.4F) of warming, more than 1.5 billion people would face such a threat, according to the paper published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS).

The world is on track for 2.8C (5F) of warming by the year 2100 under current policies, according to the 2022 United Nations Emissions Gap report.

While India, Pakistan and the Gulf already have briefly touched dangerous humid heat in recent years, the study found it will afflict major cities from Lagos, Nigeria, to Chicago, Illinois if the world keeps heating up.

“It’s coming up in places that we didn’t think about before,” said Mr. Vecellio, highlighting rising risk in South America and Australia.

At 4C of warming, Hodeidah, Yemen, would see around 300 days per year of potentially unsurvivable humid heat.

WET-BULB THRESHOLD
To track such moist heat, scientists use a measurement known as “wet-bulb” temperature. This is taken by covering a thermometer with a water-soaked cloth. The process of water evaporating from the cloth mirrors how the human body cools down with sweat.

In a landmark 2010 study, Mr. Huber proposed that a wet-bulb temperature of 35C (95F) persisting for six or more hours could be the conservative limit for the human body.

Beyond this, people were likely to succumb to heat stress if they could not find a way to cool down.

A decade later, a group of American scientists co-led by Mr. Vecellio put Mr. Huber’s theory to the test by placing young, healthy adults in environmental chambers with high wet-bulb temperatures.

They found the limit was lower at between 30C (86F) and 31C (88F).

Mr. Huber and Mr. Vecellio joined forces for Monday’s study to apply this lower limit to the world under various future climate warming scenarios, ranging between 1.5C and 4C (2.7F and 7.2F).

“This will be a critical benchmark for future studies,” said atmospheric scientist Jane Baldwin of University of California Irvine who was not involved in the research.

“Unfortunately, it’s a somewhat grimmer picture than you would have gotten with the 35C limit,” she said.

Monday’s research adds to a growing body of concern about dangerous wet-bulb temperatures.

Another study published last month in Sciences Advances used Mr. Vecellio’s threshold alongside weather station data and climate models to reach a similar conclusion: that the geographic range and frequency of dangerous humid heat will increase rapidly under even moderate global warming. — Reuters

San Francisco police fatally shoot driver of car that crashed into Chinese consulate

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SAN FRANCISCO — Police officers fatally shot the driver of a vehicle that plowed through the Chinese consulate in San Francisco and into the lobby of the building’s visa office on Monday, city police said.

Official details of the incident were sketchy, and police said the identity of the motorist and what precipitated the crash were not yet known. There was no mention of anyone else being injured in the incident.

“I don’t know how many people were inside the visa office at the time of the collision,” San Francisco Police Department spokesperson Sergeant Kathryn Winters told reporters at a news briefing hours later.

“When officers arrived here on scene, they found the vehicle had come to rest inside the lobby of the Chinese Consulate. Officers entered, made contact with the suspect and an officer-involved shooting occurred,” Ms. Winters said. “The suspect was later pronounced deceased at the hospital. This is an open and active investigation.”

Police were coordinating with investigators from the US State Department, she said, adding: “There’s very little information that we can give at this time.”

The Chinese diplomatic post in San Francisco issued a statement saying an “unidentified person drove violently into the document hall of the consulate, posing a serious threat to the safety of the staff and people at the scene, and causing serious damage to the facilities and property of the consulate.”

The consulate went on to say that it “strongly condemns this violent attack and reserves the right to pursue responsibility for the incident.”

The consulate said it would temporarily close its consular certificate hall from Oct. 10, in a statement released on its WeChat account. The consulate said it would inform the public when services will resume.

The State Department did not immediately respond to a Reuters’ request for comment on the incident.

An ABC television affiliate station in San Francisco reported its news crews observed a man covered in blood being carried away from the scene on a stretcher and rushed into an ambulance. — Reuters

PHL military chief denies navy ship driven away by Chinese coast guard in disputed shoal 

PHILIPPINE ARMY KALINAW NEWS

The Philippine’ military chief has denied its navy vessel was driven away by the Chinese coast guard in Scarborough shoal, saying it was part of China’s propaganda. 

“We are having it verified, but nothing like that happened. In our view, it’s Chinese propaganda,” Philippine armed forces chief Romeo S. Brawner, Jr. said in an interview. — Reuters

BEXCS Logistics Solutions, Inc. partners with CLEVAPH and WOWLEAP for sustainability logistics

In photo, from left: BEXCS Logistics Solutions, Inc. Founder Marjorey Rubio and Clean Vehicle Solutions Limited Founder & Chief Executive Officer Robin Hughes

BEXCS Logistics Solutions, Inc., a leading logistics company, is proud to announce its partnership with CLEVAPH and WOWLEAP to promote sustainable inclusivity and job opportunities for all individuals in the logistics sector.

As part of this collaboration, CLEVAPH will provide specialized training programs focusing on the use of electric vehicles (EVs) in the logistics industry. With the increasing demand for sustainable transportation solutions, this training will equip individuals with the necessary skills to operate and manage EVs effectively.

By incorporating EVs into their operations, BEXCS Logistics Solutions aims to reduce carbon emissions and contribute to a greener environment.

Additionally, WOWLEAP will contribute by providing valuable data on persons with disabilities (PWDs) within different communities. This data will help identify specific needs and requirements, enabling BEXCS Logistics Solutions to create tailored programs and job opportunities that cater to the unique abilities of PWDs.

The partnership with WOWLEAP emphasizes the commitment to inclusivity and ensuring that no one is left behind in the logistics industry.

“We are thrilled to partner with CLEVAPH and WOWLEAP to drive sustainable inclusivity and job opportunities for all individuals in the logistics sector,” said Marjorey Rubio, BEXCS Logistics Solutions Founder. “By incorporating EVs into our operations and providing tailored programs for PWDs, we are taking significant steps towards building a more sustainable and inclusive logistics industry.”

The partnership between BEXCS Logistics Solutions, CLEVAPH, and WOWLEAP showcases a shared vision of creating a sustainable and inclusive logistics sector. By providing training programs on EVs and leveraging data on PWDs, they aim to bridge the gap and create equal opportunities for all individuals.

BEXCS Logistics Solutions, Inc. is a leading logistics company that specializes in providing efficient and reliable logistics solutions. With a commitment to excellence, they strive to meet the needs of their clients while also promoting sustainability and inclusivity in the industry.

 

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Traveling first-class wherever you go with the New Nissan Patrol

You’ve heard of a first-class flight or cruise, but have you experienced first-class land travel? Neither is luxury travel merely something that can just be enjoyed on a celebrity limousine or a high-end sedan.

With the New Nissan Patrol, one can enjoy luxurious, refined, and comfortable trips that any hardworking, on-the-go executive or professional deserves from a premium SUV, whether as passengers or drivers themselves.

Crafted with an advanced range of comfort and safety features, the Nissan Patrol offers its passengers “hassle-free and pleasurable rides.”

These unique features are evident right away, as the iconic V-Shaped Front Grille of the Patrol exudes a commanding presence on the road. There is more to the new model than its modern looks, however.

Many of the Patrol’s most astounding features can be seen inside the vehicle. Black wood veneer and fine leather give the dashboard and center console a premium finish. A highlight of the dashboard is the 12.3” Advanced Touchscreen Display Audio that puts a suite of premium tech features at one’s fingertips. It has Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, connecting your smartphone’s music, apps, and messaging as you enjoy your luxurious ride. Moreover, the vehicle is equipped with a 13-Speaker BOSE Sound System, which enhances the auditory experience of the driver and passengers inside the Patrol.

In between the two front seats is a cool box, with a two-way opening and leather padded armrest, which gives more reason for passengers to have a delightful cruise over some drinks. The 8 leather seats of the Patrol, meanwhile, provide the driver and passengers an undeniable feeling of class and comfort through the 10-way (including lumbar support) Power Adjustable Climate Control with Active Head Restraint and Position Memory Function for the driver seat, a 4-Way Power Adjustable Climate Control with Active Head Restraint for the front passenger.

With its first-class looks, capability, safety, and technology, all working to serve those with discerning tastes, the New Nissan Patrol proves the success of the brand’s six generations of SUV heritage.

Nissan Intelligent Mobility

One of the key features that truly sets the Patrol apart is its built-in Nissan Intelligent Mobility features. It is the SUV with the most advanced driver-assist features in the full-size luxury SUV segment, such as its built-in Blind Spot Warning with Intelligent Blind Spot Intervention, Intelligent Cruise Control, and Intelligent Around View Monitor with Moving Object Detection, among many others.

You can get a 360° bird’s-eye perspective of your car, or choose between the front, back, and curbside views as well as split-screen close-ups with the Intelligent Around View Monitor with Moving Object Detection. Moreover, the display alerts you when it detects moving things close to your location.

Meanwhile, the Blind Spot Warning informs you visually and audibly when it discovers cars that are obscured from view so that your Patrol can avoid hitting such cars. The Intelligent Blind Spot Intervention can gently apply the brakes and assist in guiding your Patrol back into your lane if it notices that you’re attempting to change lanes with another vehicle in your blind spot region.

The Intelligent Forward Collision Warning monitors the road two cars ahead of you during this time, and when it notices a sudden deceleration in front of you, it alerts you visually and audibly to slow down. To help avoid a frontal accident or decrease the severity of an impact, Intelligent Emergency Braking instantly applies the brakes.

The Lane Departure Warning gives a visual and auditory indication when lane markers are clear so you may be aware when your car is straying outside the lane. The Intelligent Lane Intervention softly taps the brakes to help you steer your car back into your lane when it notices that you’ve veered off it.

There is also the Rear Cross Traffic Alert that watches around the rear of your Patrol and gives you visual and audible alerts when it detects vehicles creeping up on you from either side, while the Intelligent Cruise Control watches the flow of traffic to give you a smoother ride. The system helps maintain an adjustable speed and a set distance between you and the vehicle ahead.

 

Other safety features include the SUV’s Vehicle Dynamic Control with Anti-lock Brake Limited Slip Differential to help prevent skidding and loss of control by automatically adjusting the engine’s power and brakes in response to changing driving conditions. Its Hydraulic Body Motion Control ensures a comfortable ride even when going off-road by absorbing road bumps and reducing body lean when cornering.

Peerless performance

A smooth-shifting 7-Speed Automatic Transmission is available on the Nissan Patrol, providing quick access to the engine’s power while assuring efficient cruising at highway speeds. You can easily select between the four drive modes of Sand, On-Road, Snow, and Rock thanks to the Variable 4×4 Mode Select.

Armed with a mighty 5.6L V8 Direct Injection Gasoline (DIG) Engine with a Variable Valve Event & Lift System (VVEL) capable of producing up to 405 PS and 560 Nm of torque, you can feel powerful no matter where the road takes you. Such capabilities enable the vehicle to carry out excellent driving with minimal to no noise coming from the engine, making one’s travel much more peaceful inside the Patrol.

To top it all off, owners can expect VIP ownership standards as every Nissan Patrol has a five-year warranty that is the best in its class.

The New Nissan Patrol provides a driving experience akin to royalty as a high-end SUV built to deliver a secure, effortless, and pleasurable ride. It is no surprise that it’s one of the top choices for executives and CEOs who seek the best in terms of luxury, comfort, and convenience given its cutting-edge range of leisure and safety features.

Head to the Nissan Patrol website or to the nearest Nissan dealership to find out more about how you can experience the future of first-class land travel.

 

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Taiwan seeks ‘peaceful coexistence’ with China, president says

A globe is seen in front of Chinese and Taiwanese flags in this illustration, Aug. 6, 2022. — REUTERS/DADO RUVIC/ILLUSTRATION

TAIPEI – Taiwan seeks “peaceful coexistence” with China with free and unrestricted interaction but the island will be democratic for generations to come, President Tsai Ing-wen said in her last national day speech on Tuesday.

Taiwan, claimed by China as its own territory, has come under increasing military and political pressure from Beijing, including two major sets of Chinese war games near the island since August of last year, heightening fears of a conflict which would have global ramifications.

Tsai, who cannot stand again as president at elections in January after two terms in office, has repeatedly offered talks with China, which has rejected them as it views her as a separatist.

Speaking in front of the presidential office, Ms. Tsai said the strength of international support for Taiwan had reached an “unprecedented height”.

“Since this is a time we can now face the world with confidence and resolve, we can also be calm and self-assured in facing China, creating conditions for peaceful coexistence and future developments across the Taiwan Strait,” she added.

Ms. Tsai said it was her duty to safeguard Taiwan‘s sovereignty and its democratic, free way of life, seeking “free, unrestricted, and unburdened interactions” between Taiwan and China‘s people.

Differences between Taiwan and China must be resolved peacefully, and maintaining the status quo is “critical” to ensuring peace, she added, to a big round of applause.

There was no immediate response from China‘s Taiwan Affairs Office.

The parade part of the event featured dancers, athletes just returned from the Asian Games in China‘s Hangzhou where Taiwan won 19 gold medals, as well as soldiers marching in close formation.

A formation of five of Taiwan‘s new advanced jet trainer, the AT-5 Brave Eagle, flew over the venue, underscoring Ms. Tsai’s efforts to boost domestic weapons development, that includes submarines.

 

‘DEMOCRATIC AND FREE’

In the face of China‘s threats, Taiwan has been heartened by support from fellow democracies, especially the United States and its allies whose lawmakers and occasionally officials have flocked to Taipei, defying Chinese anger.

“With confidence, we will show the world that the Taiwanese people are dignified, independent, warm, and kind. The Taiwanese people are happy to be people of the world and will be a democratic and free people for generations to come,” Tsai said.

Ms. Tsai looked back at her major policy achievements since she took office in 2016, including marriage equality, a first for Asia, to an audience that included Canadian and Japanese lawmakers and former Australian prime minister Scott Morrison, as well as ordinary Taiwanese.

Beijing says Taiwan‘s government must accept that both China and Taiwan belong to “one China“, which Ms. Tsai has refused to do.

Taiwan celebrates Oct. 10 as its national day, marking an uprising in 1911 that ended China‘s last imperial dynasty and ushered in the Republic of China.

The republican government fled to Taiwan in 1949 after losing a civil war with Mao Zedong’s Communists, who set up the People’s Republic of China.

The Republic of China remains Taiwan‘s formal name, though the government tends to stylize it as the Republic of China, Taiwan, to distinguish it from the government in Beijing. – Reuters

China drives away PHL navy gunboat from Scarborough Shoal waters

PHILIPPINE COAST GUARD FILE PHOTO

BEIJING — China’s coast guard took measures to drive away a Philippine navy gunboat on Tuesday after it intruded into waters around the Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea, according to an official statement.

The coast guard said it took “necessary measures” such as forcing the gunboat out and controlling its route after repeated dissuasion and warnings from the Chinese side were ignored.

China claims it has “indisputable sovereignty” over the shoal, which it calls Huangyan Island, and the adjacent waters.

Last month, the Philippine coastguard week said it had cut a 300 meter (980 feet) floating barrier installed by China that blocked access to the hotly disputed area which Beijing has controlled for over a decade.

“We urge the Philippines to immediately stop its infringement,” coast guard spokesman Gan Yu said, saying the action was also a serious violation of international law.

The occurrence comes a day after China warned the Philippines against further “provocations” at an atoll in the South China Sea, saying such acts had violated Chinese territorial sovereignty, contravened international law and disrupted regional peace and stability.

Ties between the Philippines and China have deteriorated of late, in large part due to overtures from its president to deepen defense ties with Washington, including offering expanded access to its troops, ostensibly for training and humanitarian purposes. — Reuters

China to hold nationwide survey on population changes in November

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HONG KONG – China‘s National Bureau of Statistics will conduct a nationwide sample survey in November to help better plan population policies, in an unexpected poll as authorities struggle to boost the country’s flagging birth rate.

Concerned about China‘s first population drop in six decades and its rapid aging, Beijing is urgently trying an array of measures to lift the country’s birth rate including financial incentives and boosting childcare facilities.

The survey‘s scope on population changes will focus on urban and rural areas throughout the country, according to state media reports on Tuesday.

The plan will help to “accurately and timely monitor China‘s population developmental changes and provide a basis for the Communist Party and the government to formulate national economic, social development and population related policies,” the bureau said.

China last conducted its once-in-a-decade census in November 2020 which showed it grew at the slowest pace since the first modern population survey in the 1950s. The number of people who will be surveyed was not specified.

The survey will take place from Nov. 1 when a government surveying agency will go to households to collect the data or ask respondents to fill out the questions online.

Population development has often been linked to the strength and “rejuvenation” of the country in state media amid the declining birth rate and widespread concerns by citizens on the difficulties of raising children.

High childcare costs and having to stop their careers have put many women off having more children or any at all. Gender discrimination and traditional stereotypes of women caring for the children are still widespread throughout the country.Authorities have in recent months increased rhetoric on sharing the duty of child rearing but paternity leave is still limited in most provinces.

The country reported a drop of roughly 850,000 people for a population of 1.41175 billion in 2022, marking the first decline since 1961, the last year of China‘s Great Famine. – Reuters

[B-SIDE Podcast] Steering clear of financial predators: Lessons for PHL MSMEs from Mongolia

 

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Loan sharks, or informal lenders, exploit small businesses with exorbitant interest rates.

In this B-Side episode, Baasandorj Davaasuren, chief business development officer of fintech solution company AND Global, discusses with BusinessWorld reporter Aaron Michael C. Sy some learnings from Mongolia’s experience with loan sharks, aiming to guide micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in the Philippines. AND Systems, the R&D subsidiary of AND Global, is based in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia.

The archipelagic nature of the Philippines makes it difficult to track and regulate loan sharks, especially in rural and underdeveloped areas, Mr. Davaasuren noted.

He said that the situation regarding loan sharks in the Philippines is currently more severe than in Mongolia, but there is hope to address it.

Low financial literacy makes individuals and businesses more vulnerable to loan sharks.

Many do not fully understand the financial products offered and may mistakenly view high interest rates as acceptable, Mr. Davaasuren noted.

“They think a 5% [interest rate] per week or per month is okay.”

Potential solutions, he said, include tailored interest rates where private institutions can offer MSME-specific loans at lower interest rates than general retail loans; involvement of major stakeholders, which means encouraging bigger financial institutions to engage in MSME lending to diversify financing options for small businesses; improved credit data access to facilitate better decision-making by banks during loan approvals; and offering uncollateralized loans.

In order to properly lend to small businesses, there is a need to deeply understand the MSME market in the Philippines as the country’s economic growth significantly relies on this sector, he also said.

“In terms of the real economic drive and financial impact on the country itself, it really comes down to small and medium enterprises… These businesses are the key driving indicators in terms of sustainable growth in the country’s economy.”

Trudeau condemns ‘glorification of violence’ in protests after Hamas attacked Israel

PRIME MINISTER JUSTIN TRUDEAU — REUTERS

TORONTO – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and other Canadian authorities on Monday condemned demonstrations across Canada by those they said were glorifying violence by supporting Palestinian Islamist group Hamas‘ attack on Israel.

“I strongly condemn the demonstrations that have taken place, and are taking place, across the country in support of Hamas‘ attacks on Israel,” Mr. Trudeau said in a post on X, formerly called Twitter.

“The glorification of violence is never acceptable in Canada,” he added.

Trudeau joined a solidarity gathering for Israel late on Monday and condemned Hamas‘ attack in his address. Political leaders from across the spectrum in Canada have expressed support for Israel.

When asked if he made a distinction between pro-Palestinian protesters and demonstrators supporting Hamas, his office declined to comment.

There were competing demonstrations and rallies through Monday by different groups across Canada, including in Toronto, where some 1,000 protesters gathered in a demonstration organized by a group called Palestinian Youth Movement.

Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow denounced the demonstrations in the city and said they were unsanctioned. Ms. Chow added: “The government of Canada has rightly listed Hamas as a terrorist organization.”

Toronto police Deputy Chief Lauren Pouge said police respected the right to free speech while being against hate speech or speech glorifying violence.

Canadian province Ontario’s premier, Doug Ford, also said “hate rallies celebrating the kidnapping and slaughtering of innocent Israeli people by terrorists are reprehensible and disgusting.”

Hamas launched a surprise attack on Israel on Saturday killing hundreds of Israelis and seizing dozens of hostages. Israeli TV channels said the death toll from the Hamas attack had climbed to 900, with at least 2,600 injured.

Israel subsequently battered Palestinians with air strikes in Gaza. Gaza’s Health Ministry said at least 687 Palestinians have been killed and 3,726 wounded in Israeli air strikes on the blockaded enclave since Saturday.

Mona Ayesh, a 46-year-old Palestinian-Canadian woman, who attended the Toronto protest, condemned the Israeli occupation of West Bank and noted Gazans have lived under an Israeli-led blockade for 16 years, since Hamas seized control of the territory in 2007.

“The illegal Israeli occupation has to end in order for this violence that happened to end,” she told Reuters. – Reuters

Over 50 advanced manufacturing innovations to launch at Industrial Transformation ASIA-PACIFIC 2023

Headlined by Singapore’s Deputy Prime Minister Mr Heng Swee Keat, ITAP 2023 will convene over 18,000 global Industry 4.0 leaders, solution providers and delegates from Oct. 18 -20 at Singapore EXPO

The sixth edition of Industrial Transformation ASIA-PACIFIC (ITAP) will be the launchpad for over 50 new-to-market and new-to-region products and solutions set to transform the region’s advanced manufacturing sector.

Organized by Constellar with international partner Deutsche Messe, ITAP 2023 will focus on three key dimensions: Sustainability, Optimising Manufacturing Efficiency, and Supply Chain Resilience; convening over 300 exhibitors, 100 speakers and 18,000 delegates, trade visitors and attendees from Oct. 18-20 at Singapore EXPO.

Guest-of-Honor Mr. Heng Swee Keat, Deputy Prime Minister and Coordinating Minister for Economic Policies, will be launching the event at its opening ceremony on Oct. 18.

“Recent disruptions have placed a greater impetus for manufacturers and businesses in the global supply chain to adopt new technological innovations and sustainable solutions to remain competitive. As the region’s leading marketplace for connecting businesses, ideas, and networks in the advanced manufacturing sector, ITAP 2023 continues to be the preferred platform for industry players to discover Industry 4.0 innovations and gain insight to how emerging technologies such as AI and digital twins contribute to the accelerated pace of industrial transformation experienced in many sectors today,” said Paul Lee, Chief Executive (Markets) at Constellar.

Key product highlights will be showcased at the I4.0 Tech Capsule stage on the ITAP 2023 exhibition floor, including direct current grids by LAPP Asia Pacific to increase energy efficiency and cost savings for industry 4.0 solutions, a unified data collection and analytics platform by Litmus Automation to make sense of industrial data, as well as Profet AI which empowers organizations to efficiently implement AI solutions that address daily production and business needs.

Spanning 20,000 sq.m. across two halls, the exhibition will also feature made-in-Singapore innovations such as a new plug-and-play IoT-powered Ops-analytics Solution by Auk Industries, an AI-powered AR platform by Clemvision combining machine vision with human dexterity, as well as the industry’s first mobile robot-powered dual-unit picking station.

“For the past five years, ITAP has played an important role in bringing together manufacturers from the Asia-Pacific region to connect with global technology leaders game on meeting the industry’s changing needs. I’m confident that this year’s edition of ITAP will continue to be a critical platform in fostering international collaboration, catalyzing cross-border innovation and further advancing manufacturing capabilities for a better, brighter future,” said Dr. Jochen Köckler, Chief Executive, Deutsche Messe.

Event Highlights

Global industry leaders, decision makers and key players in the region’s business ecosystem will be joining the robust three-day conference program at ITAP 2023, with highlights such as the Industrial Transformation Forum, the invitation-only Future of Manufacturing (FOM) CXO Summit, and the Industrial Innovation Stage.

Expert speakers at ITAP this year include President of Boeing Southeast Asia Alex Feldman, Global CTO of Smart Manufacturing, Edge Compute and Digital Twins at DELL Technologies Todd Edmunds, Managing Director & Co-Founder of Semodia GmBH Anna Menschner, Head of Enterprise ASEAN at Amazon Web Services Vikram Rao, Senior Director Factory Automation Sales Asia-Pacific of Siemens Digital Industries Sascha Maennl, and General Manager Logistics Technology Business of Cainiao Candice Yuan.

On the exhibition floor, delegates and trade visitors can explore cutting-edge technologies and learn from use-cases at interactive experience zones, as well as join off-site tours to leading innovation centers and advanced factories in Singapore. ITAP 2023 Founding Sponsor Siemens will also be presenting solutions such as the open digital business platform Siemens Xcelarator with a curated portfolio of products, services and solutions, as well as Industrial Operations X, which helps to accelerate the engineering, execution and optimization of industrial operations.

Siemens will also showcase how it is applying its industrial automation and digitalization solutions to a vertical farm from local startup Artisan Green, boosting the farm’s operational efficiency and productivity. Additionally, visitors to the Siemens booth at ITAP 2023 can meet with the winners from Siemens’ “This is Industrial Edge” competition, who will be showcasing solutions that can either improve manufacturing processes and/or sustainability, using Industrial Edge products.

“As a conference that is designed and curated to help companies start, scale and sustain their adoption of Industry 4.0 processes and solutions, ITAP is the perfect platform for Siemens to show how we are combining the real and digital worlds to help our customers become more competitive, resilient and sustainable,” said Isabel Chong, Head of Siemens Digital Industries ASEAN.

ITAP is also excited to welcome global semiconductor leader Analog Devices as the Platinum Sponsor at the event for the first time. “As the prime event that brings together leading players and stakeholders across the manufacturing value chain, ITAP is the go-to platform for Analog Devices to showcase our innovation and manufacturing capabilities that create long-term value for our customers,” said Jerry Fan, Senior Vice-President, President of Asia Pacific for Analog Devices.

If you’d like to attend ITAP 2023, click here to register.

To check out the key topics and speakers at this year’s ITAP, click here.

 

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