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Mitsui Chemicals Group partners PLASTIFY for beach cleaning at Coney Island

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Photo: Group photograph of our employees and family members with PLASTIFY

Spreading awareness on marine trash in support for World Cleanup Day

SINGAPORE, Sept 30 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) — Mitsui Chemicals Asia Pacific (MCAP) – In the early hours of 20 September 2025, a dedicated group of 15 employees from the affiliates in Singapore and their family members came together to make a tangible impact on the environment in celebration of World Cleanup Day. Partnering with sustainability-focused organization PLASTIFY, the team conducted a coastal cleanup that resulted in the collection of more than 145kg of trash.

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The cleanup effort, under the group’s global cleanup name, Clean-up Caravan, uncovered a wide range of marine debris, including washed-up jerry cans, polystyrene foam bits, cigarette butts, and single-use plastic bags. It is a stark reminder of the ongoing challenges posed by plastic pollution.

The event was part of a global movement that unites millions of volunteers across the world to tackle the mismanaged waste crisis. The group’s efforts contribute to a cleaner, healthier planet and underscore the importance of collective action.

About Mitsui Chemicals Group Clean-up Caravan

Launched in 2019, the Clean-up Caravan brings affiliates worldwide together to prevent litter from entering waterways and oceans. In Singapore, employees are encouraged to join these activities to better understand litter issues and promote proper waste disposal and recycling.

About Mitsui Chemicals Group in Singapore

Singapore is home to five affiliates for the Mitsui Chemicals Group. Besides MCAP, the Asia Pacific Regional Headquarters of Mitsui Chemicals Inc., the four other entities are Mitsui Elastomers Singapore, Prime Evolue Singapore, SDC Technologies Asia Pacific, and Mitsui Chemicals Singapore R&D Centre.

Being the Asia Pacific Regional Headquarters, MCAP strives to drive business growth, provide robust functional services to regional affiliates and businesses, and deliver value to customers by leveraging on the strengths of all affiliates in the Mitsui Chemicals Group.

About Plastify

PLASTIFY recycles plastic waste into functional goods, including custom products and furniture, and facilitates educational workshops.

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Contact

For enquiries about this release, please contact the following:
Eric Lim
Corporate & Marketing Communication
Mitsui Chemicals Asia Pacific, Ltd.
eric.lim@mitsuichemicals.com

Source : Mitsui Chemicals Asia Pacific, Ltd.

OMRON HEALTHCARE BLOOD PRESSURE MONITOR SALES SURPASS 400 MILLION UNITS GLOBALLY

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KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 29 (Bernama) — OMRON Healthcare Co Ltd, a global leader in preventive healthcare equipment, has announced that cumulative worldwide sales of its blood pressure monitors (BPMs) have exceeded 400 million units.

The achievement reflects its longstanding commitment to advancing home blood pressure monitoring and preventive cardiovascular care to help extend healthy life expectancy.

The company’s products are now distributed in more than 130 countries and regions, providing cost-effective monitoring solutions in emerging markets where preventive healthcare resources remain limited. This, it added, supports early detection and intervention for communities most at risk of hypertension and related conditions.

OMRON Healthcare President and Chief Executive Officer, Ayumu Okada in a statement said the milestone reflects the trust of millions of users and recognition by healthcare professionals worldwide.

“We remain dedicated to our ‘Going for ZERO’ vision, aiming to eradicate cerebro-cardiovascular events globally by developing technologies that connect daily life and healthcare,” Okada said.

OMRON continues to advance innovations in preventive care, including Bluetooth-enabled devices that integrate with the OMRON connect app for trend tracking and physician oversight, and its Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-cleared Intellisense AFib technology that detects atrial fibrillation during routine monitoring.

Other innovations include Complete monitors that combine blood pressure and ECG readings, as well as expanded remote monitoring capabilities through the acquisition of subsidiary Luscii and new strategic partnerships.

OMRON launched its first BPM in 1973, at a time when blood pressure measurement was only conducted in medical facilities. Today, technological innovation has enabled users to monitor their blood pressure at home with ease and accuracy.

— BERNAMA

Record water tariff increases finally end, but Europe emerges a new leader

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OXFORD, England, Sept 29 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Global Water Intelligence (GWI)’s annual Tariff Survey, published on 24th September, found that average global water tariff growth from 2024 to 2025 was 6.2%, putting an end to the record increases seen in the high-inflation post-pandemic years.

Where tariffs are increasing however, the decision is more frequently driven by the needs for long-term investments rather than operational cost recovery, which was driving early post-pandemic increases. 

Unusually, Europe is at the forefront of this year’s tariff increase, with new legislation and investments in climate change resilience driving higher-than-usual increases. Two countries join Europe at the top of the increase table, Turkey and Kazakhstan, with both countries taking seven of the ten spots for top increases in 2025.

In Kazakhstan, the authorities took the plunge with a shift to volumetric tariffs to meet investment needs in ageing infrastructure and resilience. Despite the large increase, tariffs remain low in absolute terms however.

Elsewhere in Asia, where GWI has surveyed 172 cities from 40 countries and territories, growth is sluggish. A few notable increases in India are far from enough to lift the country’s standing in the tariff ranking: South Asia remains by far the cheapest region in the world. 

In Latin America and sub-Saharan Africa, after sustained growth over the past few years, growth is relatively subdued this year, with notable exceptions such as South Africa and Argentina. As for North America, tariff growth is stable, underpinned in many cities by increases in stormwater charges to cope with more extreme weather events.

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About Global Water Intelligence

Global Water Intelligence is the leading market intelligence and events company serving the international water industry. Over the last 25 years we have built our business around being a trusted interface between our clients and their markets, providing our customers with high-level intelligence that enables them to make the most informed strategic decisions for their business. We cover municipal markets and every industrial vertical as well as technology, finance and economics.

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Beijing Chaoyang International Light Festival 2025 Unveils Nearly 60 Light Art Installations

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BEIJING, Sept. 26, 2025 /Xinhua-AsiaNet/–

Beijing Chaoyang International Light Festival 2025 unveils nearly 60 light art installations.

Themed ” Together! We Shine! “, the 2025 Beijing Chaoyang International Light Festival will run from September 26 to the end of October, seamlessly integrating modern technology, art, and culture to present a dazzling spectacle for both local residents and global visitors.

This year’s festival once again welcomes internationally renowned director Richard Taylor and international light art teams, including the Singaporean team, to collaborate on creative design. Partnering with the China Urban Sculpture Artists Association and China’s top eight art academies, the event will showcase nearly 60 large-scale light and sculpture installations during the festival.

The festival’s main venue will transform the Liangma River, its banks, and the adjacent Chaoyang Park into a luminous wonderland. Visitors will discover interactive aquatic performances featuring technologically advanced installations like the Blue Whale and Pegasus — mechanical creatures that “swim” across the river. Cultural highlights include the BBC Earth Live Symphony Concert, the UK animated family show Shaun the Sheep , and Yin Ge : Hong Kong Cinema Classics Symphony Concert.

The renovated Shell Theater at Chaoyang Park, Beijing’s first outdoor water-based performance space, will officially open to the public during the festival. Nearby, the floating “Cube” stage on North Lake will create a dreamlike fusion with Beijing’s iconic skyline, becoming a must-visit photo spot along the Liangma River. Over 100 high-quality performances will also be presented in collaboration with the 2025 Liangma River Art Season, featuring renowned domestic and international artists.

The festival further enriches its offerings by collaborating with globally popular pop culture icons: it has created a dedicated “Star Bear” stage at POP MART City, launched Wakuku’s immersive urban pop-up installations along the Liangma River and at the Chaowai UIC Urban Complex, and partnered with INS New Paradise to present waterfront leisure and entertainment experiences.

Visitors to Beijing Chaoyang during this period will enjoy a multifaceted experience blending light, art, dreams, and joyful urban discovery.

Source: 2025 Beijing Chaoyang International Light Festival

–BERNAMA

The 12th Silk Road International Film Festival kicked off in Fuzhou, Fujian

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FUZHOU, China, Sept. 25, 2025 /Xinhua-AsiaNet/–

The launch ceremony of the 12th Silk Road International Film Festival was held in Fuzhou, Fujian

On the evening of September 22, the launch ceremony of the 12th Silk Road International Film Festival, co-hosted by China Media Group, Fujian Provincial People’s Government, and Shaanxi Provincial People’s Government, was held in Fuzhou, Fujian.

The ceremony highlighted the Maritime Silk Road vibe, cross-strait exchange, and Fuzhou culture. The stage design featured the Chinese junk element, symbolizing setting sail to connect the world and bringing the audience visual and auditory delights.

This year, the festival is themed “Silk Road Connects the World, Film Festival Illuminates Fuzhou” and focuses on four aspects: international exchange, industrial cooperation, public culture, and cross-strait integration. The high-level event aims to satisfy the community with 12 kinds of activities, including the launch ceremony, the Golden Silk Road Awards, the guest country of honor’s film activities, and outdoor screenings.

The Golden Silk Road Awards received more than 2,800 entries from 125 countries and regions, including 1,850 films from the Belt and Road family, which is significantly higher than previous sessions. The jury, comprising 13 well-respected masters in the industry (e.g., directors, producers, and actors) from 7 countries, will decide on winners of 10 honors such as Best Picture and Best Director.

This year marks the 130th anniversary of the birth of world cinema and the 120th anniversary of the birth of Chinese cinema. With its unique artistic language, cinema transcends borders and connects civilizations, effectively promoting people-to-people bonds. Since its inception in 2014, the Silk Road International Film Festival has been successfully organized 11 times. It is an important international, comprehensive, innovative, and open film culture exchange platform in the framework of the Belt and Road Initiative. The festival showcases the historical and cultural resources of the host city, tells the vivid stories of China, facilitates film cooperation and industrial integration among Silk Road countries, and provides solid support for the growth of young film talents.

Source: Office of the Organizing Committee of the Silk Road International Film Festival (Fuzhou)

–BERNAMA