KHOS™, A LIFESTYLE CONCEPT BY ROSEWOOD HOTEL GROUP, SHARES ITS LATEST BRAND SNAPSHOT

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HONG KONG, Sept 17 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) — KHOS™, the newest concept from international hospitality leader Rosewood Hotel Group, is pleased to announce the latest details of the brand’s evolution since it was first unveiled in Q4 of 2017. KHOS is crafted to embrace today’s modern lifestyle, reinventing the traditional idea of the business hotel. KHOS is designed specifically for a new generation of travellers for whom the conventional boundaries of work and play no longer exist.

This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20200915005397/en/ Currently operating a hotel and a resort at two strategic locations in China, with additional properties opening in the near future; the brand’s philosophy is underpinned by a distinct lifestyle orientation inspired by the energy, art, creativity, style and dynamism of the modern day. As the world continues to change in unprecedented ways, and with the ever-increasing demands of the digital generation, KHOS is well-positioned at the vanguard of a new era in business travel and hospitality.

“We created KHOS to cater to the needs of this new generation of travellers: people who are constantly on the move and crave places to stay that understand, mirror and support their dynamic lifestyle,” says Sonia Cheng, Chief Executive Officer of Rosewood Hotel Group. “Our concept reflects the new priorities and preferences of this community and keeps pace with the continuing rapid evolution of digitalisation, while simultaneously pioneering new and safe ways of working.”

An Inspired Solution for The New Generation

Derived from the Mongolian word meaning “pair”, KHOS was inspired to encourage collaboration amongst creators, with properties encompassing exceptional ergonomic environments designed to inspire a global class of change-makers. Whether entrepreneurs exchanging ideas, business teams building common ground, or couples, families and friends strengthening their emotional ties through shared experiences, KHOS invites local residents and international travellers alike to come together to explore, innovate and recharge against a backdrop of vibrant cultures and communities. To this end, the concept’s unique combination of benefits and functions serve as a convergence of the best aspects of business hotels, lifestyle hotels, social clubs and communal workspaces, amounting to an ecosystem of services perfectly tailored for modernists in today’s lifestyle as they switch effortlessly between work and play.

At the core of the KHOS philosophy are key signatures which underscore the brand’s positioning as a vibrant hub where business and leisure, productivity, creativity and wellness are seamlessly interlinked:

KHOS Connect takes the communal workspace to the next level of dynamism with social, flexible spatial design and an inspiring programme of events, available to both in-house guests and the local community.

The Commons replaces the formality of a traditional lobby with a more casual social hub. Designed to both inspire and engage, this energetic, interactive space is also open to both local residents and global travellers alike.

KHOS Eat & Drink is the brand’s dining and bar programme, designed to offer a casual and contemporary culinary adventure.

KHOS Gather takes a fresh approach to meetings, replacing formal ‘meeting rooms’ with gathering spaces specifically designed to encourage and facilitate creativity and innovation.

KHOS Play is an immersive space for our younger guests to learn through fun and interactive programmes. A variety of activities are hosted both indoor and outdoor with a focus on adventure, sustainability and positive self-image.

Downtime is built on a foundation of three distinct, yet harmonious signatures – Retreat, Renew and Recharge. Retreat to allow guests to relax and enjoy a refreshing drink with friends; Renew as a well-being concepts by introducing the tradition of bathing and cleansing ceremonies by putting the best of Asia customs together; Recharge, a high energy social fitness experience, offering variety of group classes and individual training.

Strategic Growth and Expansion

The KHOS growth strategy includes substantial investment by Rosewood Hotel Group’s affiliate company, New World China, into three properties currently or soon to open in China in diverse locations. “KHOS is being extremely well received by our target market, and as we grow, we will continue to evolve the concept based on our guests’ needs and feedback,” concludes Ms. Cheng. “We believe that the KHOS brand perfectly fits into the Rosewood Hotel Group portfolio and is truly reflective of our track record in producing exceptional experiences supported by cutting-edge design. We look forward to welcoming guests to all of our properties and to providing them with fresh opportunities to explore not just our dynamic destinations, but also the boundaries of their own ideas and innovations.”

KHOS Langfang

The brand’s first property, KHOS Langfang is ideally situated within the high-tech city, itself strategically positioned between Beijing and Tianjin in China. Housing 294 rooms, the property’s exceptional location within the Guangyang District is just 1.8 kilometres from Langfang Wanda Plaza and 30 kilometres from Beijing Daxing International Airport. In keeping with Langfang’s reputation as a fine culinary destination, the hotel offers three vibrant dining outlets, offering a range of dining venues for business and family gathering; a true presentation of an authentic taste of the extraordinary city with a choice of fresh and delicious dining options. KHOS Langfang introduces a thoughtfully designed the Commons as the heart of the hotel experience; updating and integrating the traditional front office and lobby lounge, the Commons creates an entirely new vibrant experience by adding in elements of retail and communal workspace within a free-flowing and social space showcasing an exuberant and contemporary design.

KHOS Qingyuan

July 2020 saw the opening of KHOS Qingyuan in northern Guangdong, the brand’s first resort. A spectacularly scenic retreat conveniently located close to the dynamic city of Qingyuan, the property is ideal for private wellness pursuits. KHOS Qingyuan offers 217 luxury guestrooms and suites, meticulously designed using natural and sustainable materials including wood and stone, which imbue the hotel with a relaxed, Japanese-inspired aesthetic. In addition, a seasonal outdoor swimming pool and a 24-hour fitness centre, KHOS Qingyuan also boasts its own unique hot spring for the ultimate in relaxation and rejuvenation. Rated by the Nippon Onsen Research Institute as a first-class hot spring water, KHOS Qingyuan’s hot spring are supplied by natural spring water drawn from deep beneath the earth. Known to relieve fatigue and rejuvenate the skin, these waters carry the essence of geothermal energy to put both the mind and body in a state of sublime relaxation. For guests with young children, family bonding opportunities, KHOS Play is a space designed for children to learn and grow amid a safe, fun and interactive environment; in order to nurture the young generation, Play structures its indoor and outdoor spaces and hands-on activities around the pillars of learning, adventure, independence, and positive self-image.

KHOS Shenyang

Rosewood Hotel Group is now eagerly anticipating the upcoming opening of its third KHOS property in China, KHOS Shenyang. Located in the most vibrant part of the rising Tier 1 city on the Golden Corridor, the hotel has direct access to the Shenyang K11 Art Mall, the Shenyang New World EXPO and Wulihe metro station, with Shenyang Taoxian International Airport and major train stations all within a 20-minute drive. Upon opening, KHOS Shenyang will unveil 400 guestrooms, the Commons social hub, as well as 3,200 square metres of event space. Turning up the heat on the city’s dining scene, KHOS Shenyang presents a diverse spectrum of colourful culinary destinations, ranging from casually convivial Asian eateries to unparalleled upscale Chinese private dining, including So Shenyang, offering an Asian market style dining; Yu Mansion, a Cantonese seafood and regional speciality restaurant with a private dining room in the garden; Kao Grill House is a high energy dining experience with a menu centred around the flavours and cuisines of Japan, Korea, Mongolia and Northern China and Zui, KHOS Shenyang’s captivating nightlife destination featuring two full floors, each with its own unique character and design, and unparalleled river views. In keeping with KHOS being an innovate hotel concept, KHOS Shenyang presents KHOS Connect, an innovative communal workspace, comprised of a vibrant common area, discreet private offices and versatile meeting rooms for everything from impromptu brainstorm sessions to important client interactions.

About KHOS

KHOS is an innovative hotel concept with a distinct lifestyle orientation inspired by the energy, art, innovation, creativity, style and dynamism of the modern-day. It is a gathering point for a new connected global community; a design-led environment in which to socialize, collaborate and create. KHOS is a complete ecosystem of experiences crafted for modern travelers.

For more information, please visit khos.com

About Rosewood Hotel Group

Rosewood Hotel Group, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, encompasses three brands: ultra-luxury Rosewood Hotels & Resorts® in North America, Caribbean/Atlantic, Europe, the Middle East and Asia; upper-upscale New World Hotels & Resortsin China and Southeast Asia; and KHOS, a dynamic global business lifestyle hotel brand. Its combined portfolio consists of more than 40 hotels in 19 countries.

For more information, please visit rosewoodhotelgroup.com

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Rosewood Hotel Group Media:
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PRA HEALTH SCIENCES ANNOUNCES APPOINTMENT OF NEW DIRECTOR

RALEIGH, N.C., Sept 17 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — PRA Health Sciences, Inc. (NASDAQ:PRAH) today announced the appointment of Glen Stettin, M.D. to the Board of Directors of the Company, effective September 14, 2020.

“We are delighted that Glen will be joining our Board of Directors.  With his widespread involvement in the healthcare field as both a physician and an executive, Dr. Stettin’s experience in innovation, data, analytics, technology and integrated health solutions will provide the Board with valuable insight as we continue to reinvent clinical research and make it more accessible to patients,” said Colin Shannon, President, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Directors of PRA Health Sciences, Inc.

Dr. Stettin is Senior Vice President and Chief Innovation Officer at Express Scripts & Cigna Services, a division of Cigna Corporation, where he heads up research and development, patient and physician experience, product development and management focused on new clinical solutions and data, analysis and platforms as services. Prior to that, Dr. Stettin served as Senior Vice President and Chief Innovation Officer of Express Scripts, which was acquired by Cigna Corporation in 2018. Dr. Stettin joined Express Scripts when the company merged with Medco Health Solutions, Inc. in April 2012. During his 17 years at Medco, he served in leadership roles in the clinical, operations, technology and product organizations.

Dr. Stettin earned his bachelor and medical degrees through Lehigh University and the Medical College of Pennsylvania. He completed his residency in internal medicine at the University of California, San Francisco, where he also served as Medical Chief Resident at Moffitt-Long Hospital, Fellow in cardiology and Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Clinical Scholar at UCSF and Stanford University.

About PRA Health Sciences

PRA Health Sciences is one of the world’s leading global contract research organizations by revenue, providing outsourced clinical development and data solution services to the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries. PRA’s global clinical development platform includes more than 75 offices across North America, Europe, Asia, Latin America, South Africa, Australia and the Middle East and more than 17,500 employees worldwide. Since 2000, PRA has participated in approximately 4,000 clinical trials worldwide. In addition, PRA has participated in the pivotal or supportive trials that led to U.S. Food and Drug Administration or international regulatory approval of more than 95 drugs. To learn more about PRA, please visit www.prahs.com.

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DUTCH LADY MILK INDUSTRIES BERHAD INTRODUCES NEW LOOK AND IMPROVED RECIPE FOR AN ENHANCED MILK EXPERIENCE

PETALING JAYA, Sept 8 (Bernama) — Dutch Lady, the No.1 dairy brand in Malaysia has refreshed its entire range of Dutch Lady Liquid Milk and Family Milk Powder with a brand new look and improved recipe.

With the refreshed range, the products will now include an improved recipe packed with protein to support body growth and development plus muscle, calcium to build stronger bones and essential nutrients and vitamins such as A, B2 and D3 which are vital in keeping our bodies strong and resilient.

The new improved recipe meets the Malaysia Healthier Choice criteria for the dairy category. Part of Dutch Lady’s continuous commitment to constantly innovate products in line with the Government’s efforts to address the rising issue of non-communicable diseases in Malaysia. The Malaysia Healthier Choice Logo will be incorporated onto all Dutch Lady Liquid Milk and Family Milk Powder products in helping consumers make informed product choices.

“Our Dutch Lady liquid milk has always been a firm favourite among our Malaysian consumers and we’re so excited to share our latest new look and improved recipe here first. As part of our 140-year Dutch dairy heritage it is our mission to continue serving our consumers with high quality milk with nutritious dairy goodness to keep Malaysians healthy and resilient especially during these difficult times,” said Dutch Lady Milk Industries Berhad Managing Director, Tarang Gupta.

Aside from introducing our new milk formulation, Dutch Lady will be reinforcing its commitment to sustainability, with its new packaging made from recyclable materials that are entirely sourced from the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)-certified forests and other controlled sources – this allows each Dutch Lady pack to be recycled.

The new pack will also feature a QR code printed on each pack to provide consumers with useful information on recycling centers and steps on how to recycle at the respective centers when scanned.

From August, the new and improved Dutch Lady milk products will be available in all major hypermarkets and supermarkets, and also e-commerce platforms.

For more information on the refreshed products, log on to Dutch Lady’s Instagram and Facebook pages at https://www.instagram.com/dutchladymy and https://www.facebook.com/dutchladymalaysia respectively.

Download the press kit here!

SOURCE: Mad Hat PR PLT 

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‘Global Innovation Challenge 2021 — Living Assistance Robot Award’ open for entries

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 2 — The Global Innovation Challenge Executive Committee has launched ‘Global Innovation Challenge 2021 — Living Assistance Robot Award’, aimed at helping people with leg disabilities to stand and walk on their own.

The ‘Global Innovation Challenge 2021 — Living Assistance Robot Award’ now accepts entries until Feb 28, 2021.

The award has been established to ensure that innovative robots which help people in wheelchairs fully use their residual functions to walk on their own will be globally used.

The award will support those engaged in research and development of such robots worldwide.

According to a statement, organisations which are qualified to enter this award are organisations which develop robots that help people whose lower limbs are paralysed to walk on their own.

The organiser will set up seven assumed scenes of daily life and judge whether participating robots can allow physically disabled people to walk on their own in each scene.

Participants must achieve one, some or all of the given tasks. The award offers a US$1 million total prize. (US$1 = RM4.149)   

The screening results will be announced on July 1, 2021, while the award ceremony and demonstrations of prize-winning robots on Sept 5, 2021. More details at https://global-innovation-challenge.com/en 

— BERNAMA

Surpassing 90 pct target, Petra Nova shows carbon capture and storage success

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 3 — With focus on the impact of oil prices on the Petra Nova decision to suspend carbon capture and storage (CCS) operations, Corwyn Bruce wants to bring to the forefront a focus on its operational success.

Bruce is the Vice-President, Project Development and Advisory Services for the International CCS Knowledge Centre, with hands-on expertise in working on the BD3 CCS facility.

According to a statement, quiet assessments found through sound technical reviews can often lack the acknowledgement deserved in innovation, retooling and optimisation.

This is the case with the CCS facility at Petra Nova (a joint initiative by NRG & JX Nippon).

Petra Nova logs-in with a 92.4 per cent capture efficiency (Petra Nova’s final technical report submitted to the US Department of Energy) which not only surpasses its 90 per cent target, but points to the plant’s long-term reliability for the capture process.

The CCS facility operates well and has overcome many of the risk items that have proven to be a challenge in other installations.

Bruce had the opportunity to offer a unique perspective having been part of the engineering team that designed and built the carbon capture system at SaskPower’s Boundary Dam 3 CCS Facility (BD3) – whereby integrating it with a coal-fired power plant, it became the world’s first of this nature.

He also has the privilege of not only continuing to advise on the optimisation of that plant, but to lead a team at the International CCS Knowledge Centre in sharing lessons learned worldwide to support the deployment of next generation CCS facilities and help meet global climate targets.

— BERNAMA