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KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 6 — AirlineRatings.com has launched COVID-19 ratings, answering questions on airlines’ full protocol implementation and correct pilot training.

The world’s only safety and product rating website is giving passengers greater peace of mind with a refined safety rating system focused on passenger health during COVID-19 and an insight into crucial flight outcomes on hundreds of carriers.

According to a statement, for a COVID-19 compliance star, airlines must pass four of six criteria.

The criteria are website information on COVID-19 procedures; face mask for passengers; personal protection equipment for crew; modified meal service; deep clean of aircraft; and, social distancing on boarding.

Completion or compliance of audits – ICAO, IOSA, EU black list and FAA restricted list – make up an additional star.

While introducing the COVID-19 rating, AirlineRatings.com has refined its rating system to focus on serious incidents as a guide to an airline’s operational performance and pilot training.

AirlineRatings.com rates the safety and in-flight product of 380 airlines. More details at https://www.airlineratings.com/

— BERNAMA

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 6 — The Soka Gakkai Buddhist organisation recently put out a statement, calling for the elimination of nuclear weapons and early entry into force of the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW).

This is to mark the 75th anniversary of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, according to a statement.

The Soka Gakkai pledges to exert all efforts for the complete elimination of nuclear weapons and also urges the Japanese Government to move toward participation in the TPNW.

“In recent years, there are signs that a nuclear arms race among the nuclear-weapon states is again intensifying,” said Yoshiki Tanigawa, chair of the Soka Gakkai Council on Peace Issues, in a statement.

“At the same time, the global spread of the novel coronavirus has demonstrated that military force is incapable of resolving global challenges, compelling us to confront the question of what constitutes authentic security for human beings.”

Today and Aug 8, respectively, the Soka Gakkai in Hiroshima and Nagasaki will hold online meetings to listen to testimonies of hibakusha, the survivors of the atomic bombings, while the Soka Gakkai in Japan will hold an online youth summit toward the renunciation of war in September.

At the global level, the SGI (Soka Gakkai International), with around 200 organisations of different faith backgrounds has signed a Joint Interfaith Statement on the 75th Anniversary of the Atomic Bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki.

The Soka Gakkai is a global Buddhist organisation with 12 million members worldwide that promotes peace, culture and education. More details at http://www.sgi.org.

— BERNAMA

ODAWARA, Japan, Aug. 5, 2020 /Kyodo JBN, AsiaNet/ —

Odawara Tourism Co., Ltd. in Odawara city, Kanagawa Prefecture, will hold the first online event at a Japanese Castle. The “Noh” performance, titled “Japanese Noh Theater at Odawara Castle ‘Aoi no Ue’–The Tale of Genji,” will be streamed on Sunday, September 13, 2020. The performance will feature Kanze-style Shite-kata (the main role) played by Kanze Yoshimasa, a famous Noh actor who appears in many Noh performances worldwide. His stunning video performance filmed at Odawara Castle will be streamed simultaneously worldwide.

Date and Time:
Sunday, September 13, 2020, from 8:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. (JST)

Photo: https://kyodonewsprwire.jp/prwfile/release/M106180
/202007312670/_prw_PI1fl_z69zT1ra.jpg

Before and after the Noh program, a Japanese taiko (drum) show, “Hojo Daiko,” will be performed by a local group alongside the ninja show “FUMA NINJA Legend of ODAWARA,” which was well received in Vietnam last year, to make the event even more exciting.

-Program Highlights
Click here for details:
Image: “Aoi no Ue” https://kyodonewsprwire.jp/prwfile/release
/M106180/202007312670/_prw_PA1fl_C8h348gb.pdf

Performance contents (about 1 hour):
Japanese Drum Performance–Hojo Daiko
Japanese Noh Theater at Odawara Castle “Aoi no Ue”–The Tale of Genji
FUMA NINJA Legend of ODAWARA

Please click here to see the preview:
PV1: https://youtu.be/d4MZ3NviM0g (45 sec)
PV2: https://youtu.be/l8M84KQu228 (15 sec)
PV3: https://youtu.be/pKc20-cY4os

-Special Features
To be streamed is a pre-recorded video performance filmed at Odawara Castle.
Those who have purchased tickets will be provided with manuals in multiple languages which can be downloaded in advance. Therefore, viewers can enjoy the sensational world and deepness of Noh from their home anywhere in the world without any language barriers. Viewing archives will be available for three days.

“Japanese Noh Theater at Odawara Castle “Aoi no Ue”–The Tale of Genji”
-Date and Time of Streaming
Sunday, September 13, 2020 from 8:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. (JST)
-Date and Time of Viewing Archives
Until Tuesday, September 15, 2020 11:59 p.m.
-Ticket Sales Period
From August 5, 2020, 10:00 a.m. to September 16, 2020, 8:00 p.m.
-Ticket Price
JPY1,000 (tax included)
URL: https://amazingodawara-noh.zaiko.io/_item/328862

Please note that a ticket should be purchased through the ZAIKO site (https://zaiko.io) prior to the stream viewing.

SOURCE: Odawara Tourism Co., Ltd.

—BERNAMA

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug 3 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) — Savonix, a global leader in digital cognitive health testing, and Japanese trading company Mitani Sangyo Co, Ltd, announced yesterday a strategic partnership to provide Savonix’s digital cognitive assessment to all its employees over the age of 40. The test is not mandatory but will be highly encouraged. Mitani Sangyo also provides benefits to employees who have cognitive impairment.

A virtual joint press conference was held on July 29^th, 2020, at 10:00am Japan time. Savonix CEO and Founder Dr. Mylea Charvat discussed the collaboration, and gave a live demonstration and overview of Savonix’s assessment. The event also highlighted the importance of dementia prevention.

“Mitani Sangyo has introduced Savonix’s cognitive assessment to all employees over the age of 40. This is an unprecedented initiative in the world. Dementia is a health problem facing a super-aging Japanese society, and a risk that will become a huge problem for all Japanese companies that implement long-term employment as they relax or eliminate the retirement age. Not only will affected individuals be unable to work, but the impact and stress on those around them and their families during the course of their progress are also enormous. However, it has become clear that dementia can be prevented, and its progress can be stopped by reviewing lifestyle changes and improving social relationships. And I understand that the earlier it is, the better. In Japan, we have the ‘100-year life society,’ and it is important to extend healthy life expectancy and to be able to work for a long time. Our approximately 3,300 employees vary in age from their teens to their late 80s. To ensure that all employees and their families can work with peace of mind, I promise, as a company, that we will place emphasis not only on physical and mental health but also on brain health. Savonix is an excellent solution that enables early detection of signs of dementia and provides a preventive action in just 20 minutes. It is a necessary solution not only for us, but also for Japanese companies in this aging country,” said Mitani Sangyo President and CEO, Tadateru Mitani.

“This partnership with Mitani Sangyo, one of the largest trading companies in Japan, highlights the value Savonix brings to the workplace in terms of employee health and wellness,” said Dr. Charvat. “Our digital cognitive assessment platform enables employees to assess and monitor their brain health over time. A clinically validated, neurocognitive test, Savonix provides real-time results for individuals who want to take control of their brain health and is available for employers who want to give them the tools to do so and peace of mind.”

About Savonix

A global leader in cognitive health, Savonix delivers the only neuropsychology platform in the market. Savonix provides digital cognitive health solutions and empowers healthcare providers, payers, and researchers to evaluate and leverage results to improve health and treatment outcomes. Developed by clinical neuropsychologists and digital health technology experts, the Savonix Cognitive Assessment is an accurate, accessible, and affordable tool available for download on all mobile devices. To learn more about Savonix, visit Savonix.com.

About Mitani Sangyo Group 

Mitani Sangyo group is a trading company that operates through six business segments: chemical, electronics, information systems, air conditioning systems, construction data, and energy. Founded in Kanazawa in 1928, it is currently headquartered in both Kanazawa and Tokyo. Mitani Sangyo group has 29 companies (19 companies in Japan, 10 companies overseas). Although it is a trading company, Mitani Sangyo also has manufacturing and logistics functions and offers holistic solutions with their technical division. In order to offer the most efficient solution for its clients, the company will adjust itself to drive new technology and businesses through partnership with startups. To learn more about Mitani Sangyo Group, visit mitani.co.jp/EN

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https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20200730005223/en/

Contact

Savonix
Reynald Hiole
+1 415.919.7421
rhiole@savonix.com

Source : Savonix

KUALA LUMPUR, July 29 — Sugar reduction solutions company, SweeGen recently announced that Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) has assessed and approved Bestevia® Reb E stevia sweetener as a food additive.

This is stated in Application A1183, published on July 28.

Under the Food Standards Code, FSANZ has approved a new specification for the steviol glycoside Rebaudioside E, produced by SweeGen’s proprietary stevia leaf-based bioconversion process.

According to a statement, this decision builds on previous approvals by FSANZ in 2019 for SweeGen’s Bestevia Rebs D and M.

“Achieving FSANZ approval for Rebaudioside E shows our clear commitment to delivering a wide range of sweetness and taste solutions for customers in the region,” said senior director of business development (Asia-Pacific), Lewis Tessarolo.

“With the growing health awareness among consumers, coupled with government health initiatives to curb obesity and diabetes, SweeGen can help brands obtain the sugar reduction they need.”

With this new approval, food and beverage manufacturers in the region now have greater access to SweeGen’s Bestevia e+ Taste Solutions portfolio.

This exclusive taste and sweetener platform offers sugar reduction solutions for applications across the spectrum, including beverages, dairy, confectionery, bakery and sauces.

Bestevia e+ Taste Solutions deliver one of the industry’s most cost-efficient, great tasting, and complete solutions for reducing sugar.

— BERNAMA