Under the concept of “Exploring, Chubu” Mitsubishi Estate Hotels & Resorts Co., Ltd. is opening its new premium accommodation in Nagoya. Its fusion of Japanese traditional aesthetics of the Chubu region with modern elements gives it the perfect concept to provide international guests with an authentic Japanese experience.

TOKYO /via PRNewswire/ — Mitsubishi Estate Hotels & Resorts Co., Ltd. announces the opening of its new establishment, The Royal Park Hotel Iconic Nagoya, on Tuesday, 20^th of February 2024. ( https://www.royalparkhotels.co.jp/ic/nagoya/ )

As the flagship brand of the “THE” series, “ICONIC” embodies the essence of symbolic luxury and premium hospitality. The launch marks the fourth establishment under the “ICONIC” brand line and the second property for Mitsubishi Estate Hotels & Resorts Co., Ltd. in Nagoya.

Located in the historic Chunichi Building, a symbol of Nagoya for over half a century, the new hotel is strategically positioned to cater to business and international leisure travellers. It reflects the rich cultural heritage of the Chubu region, geographically located in the central part of Honshu showcasing traditional Japanese crafts and products in its facilities and guest rooms. From Arimatsu Shibori textiles to Tokoname, Seto and Mino ware pottery and ceramics, every aspect of the hotel is a tribute to the region’s craftsmanship.

The hotel’s prime location on the 7th floor and 24th to 32nd floors of the freshly redeveloped Chunichi building offers breathtaking views of iconic cityscapes, such as the Nagoya Castle, Mirai Tower and Oasis 21 among others, also creating mesmerizing night views of the city of Nagoya and its vibrant Sakae district.

The hotel entrance sets the tone for a unique experience, adorned with a 5m x 5m masterpiece by Syuhei Hasado, a renowned artist in the century-old art of Japanese “Sakan” plaster works. The elegant simplicity of the front lobby on the 24th floor hints at the underlying aesthetics and philosophy of wabi-sabi.

The guest rooms feature three distinctive design concepts: “History”, “Present” and “Timeless”, providing guests with a glimpse into the rich history and culture of Chubu. Its 246 rooms all offer stunning views of Nagoya city and the surrounding mountains as well as a unique perspective on the region’s powerful crafts and manufacturing incorporated in the many materials and products of the region they contain. The Standard floors provide comfortably sized rooms featuring the beautiful charm of Japanese design, while the 32nd Premium floor stands out with particularly spacious rooms with over 55㎡.

The Royal Park Hotel Iconic Nagoya boasts an array of amenities, including the classy “Bar – Sou” and outstanding restaurants such as “THE 7th TERRACE,” a stunning rooftop dining venue. “Shunju” offers a luxurious space blending the past, present, and future of East and West, serving authentic Shanghai cuisine. The first Nagoya branch of globally recognised “SUSHI GINZA ONODERA”, offers authentic Japanese cuisine.

The hotel’s unique Ryurei Tea Room, located within “THE TEA LOUNGE”, offers a space where guests can experience the culture of Japanese tea ceremonies in a relaxed and inviting setting.

Mr. Ken Echizenya, General Manager of The Royal Park Hotel Iconic Nagoya, expressed his pride in opening the hotel in the historic Chunichi Building: “We are moving toward an era where the hotel itself is a travel destination. I would like guests both from Japan and abroad to experience this. As one of the top Japanese hotel brands, The Royal Park Hotel Iconic Nagoya aims to express the essence of Japanese hospitality and enable our guests to immerse in an unforgettable and authentic Chubu experience.

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The eight-month challenge saw participants receive holistic classroom and hands-on experience in investing in ESG-related securities from investment and finance experts. Using a simulation platform with live data, they first pitted their new investment skills against other teams at a local level. The top students from each country moved on to the final presentation before a group of esteemed judges in Singapore on 2 February 2024.

Ms Carol Fong, Group CEO of CGS International, said: “I am very heartened by the success of the inaugural AIC. CGS International is driven by our purpose to empower individuals and communities to make better investment decisions for a sustainable tomorrow. The AIC makes an impact at both individual and industry levels; It empowers youths with lifelong finance management skills and sustainable investment knowledge, which will hopefully contribute to the building of strong capital markets in the region. We will work towards building the AIC into a beacon for the future of finance and cultivate the next generation of responsible and knowledgeable investors.”

Winners of the local and regional challenge received a total of S$75,000 in cash. Among the judging criteria were risk management, incorporation of ESG factors, and presentation skills.

“Joining the AIC really opened my eyes to the world of investing and showed me that it is possible for me to take charge of my financial future. CGS International gave us the knowledge and the tools to develop investment skills which we would not have received from our classrooms. I am very grateful for this opportunity and will try to use these skills to improve my life as well as to help others,” said Muhammad Zulfakar Aiman.

More information on AIC and the 2024 judges can be found here.

About CGS International Securities

CGS International Securities Pte. Ltd. (CGS International) is an award-winning and market leading integrated financial services provider, ranked among the top securities houses in Asia.

CGS International taps on our wealth of global and ASEAN insights to offer equities trading, leveraged products, wealth management, investment banking, equities research, Shariah-compliant financing, fixed income, currency and commodities, structured products and prime brokerage services in over 15 countries and regions.

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This phased expansion adds to Geekplus’ existing work with Alpen at its facility in Eastern Japan.

Alpen first began using 56 flagship Geekplus Goods-to-Person robots in its Eastern Japan ecommerce center in 2018. As its ecommerce business grew, Alpen scaled up to 216 robots in the 23,000-square-meter facility, achieving a 4x efficiency improvement and doubling storage capacity while shortening delivery lead time.  

“Due to ecommerce demand, we have launched strategic fulfillment centers in eastern and western Japan, aiming to establish a network capable of fast and efficient supply to the market,” said Ryuichi Hamanaka, Alpen’s head of logistics. “The mission was not only to decentralize distribution but also to ensure healthy profits in terms of managing cost and productivity.”

For its order fulfillment automation, Alpen needed modular, flexible automation that could adapt quickly to changes in order flows and allowed a scaled approach to implementation.

The Shelf-to-Person solution provides high flexibility, easy deployment and high throughput with a short implementation period. There’s no need for infrastructure investment, making it the most mobile Goods-to-Person solution on the market, handling goods of all sizes. The solution is simple to use, quick to deploy and easy to relocate. Geekplus robots carry shelves to picking stations instead of requiring workers to walk through the facility, searching for each product. 

“We see Geekplus as a true partner in the evolution of our warehouse automation,” Ryuichi Hamanaka said. “The culture of fast action from proposal to implementation and validation aligns with our company’s corporate culture, and we’ re proud to once again partner with Geekplus on our newest ecommerce facility.”

Geekplus grows with each customer at their own pace, enabling sustainable and flexible operations through stable and cost-effective solutions, dependable service and local teams. This localization enables maximum support for Alpen’s longterm business objectives, introducing efficiency improvements and service enhancements as needs evolve.

About Alpen

Alpen is a leading sports retail company in Japan with approximately 400 stores nationwide, operating under various formats such as Alpen, Sports Depo, and Golf 5. The company’s strength lies in its private label brands, making it one of the top comprehensive sports retail companies in the country.

About Geekplus

Geekplus is a global leader in mobile robotics technologies. We develop innovative robotics solutions for order fulfilment. More than 1,000 global industry leaders use our solutions to realize flexible, reliable, and highly efficient automation for warehouses and supply chain management. Founded in 2015, Geekplus has over 1,500 employees, with offices in the United States, Germany, the United Kingdom, Japan, South Korea, Mainland China, Hong Kong SAR, and Singapore.

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Celebrated as a pioneer in quantum cryptography, Prof. Artur Ekert has been an independent board member of SpeQtral since February 2022, and now assumes an additional role on SpeQtral’s Advisory Board. Holding positions at the University of Oxford and the National University of Singapore, Ekert is renowned for his invention of the Ekert91 Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) protocol. As the Founding Director of the Centre for Quantum Technologies, Ekert’s noteworthy distinctions include being honoured as a Fellow of The Royal Society and the Singapore National Academy of Science. Ekert’s knowledge and connections to all things quantum will keep SpeQtral in touch with quantum experts and their developments all over the world.

Bringing over 40 years of experience of working with advanced technologies to enable business and digital transformation, Carl Ward is a noteworthy addition to SpeQtral’s Advisory Board. As the former Global Chief Technologist for Accenture’s public sector business, Ward’s expertise and passion for quantum technologies will be instrumental in shaping SpeQtral’s customer engagement strategy.

Dr. Carlos Cid, Director of Simula UiB, Norway, and Professor at the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology, is a cybersecurity and cryptography visionary. With a two-decade legacy at Royal Holloway University of London, Cid is a leading researcher in algebraic cryptanalysis, quantum-resistant cryptology, and secure computation. His expertise and advice will address the cryptography and cyber security aspects of SpeQtral’s developments.

John Prisco, a seasoned executive with an impressive track record in driving revenue growth and operational excellence, has also been appointed to SpeQtral’s Advisory Board. Prisco, currently President and CEO of Safe Quantum, Inc., has led several high-tech companies to successful exits. A prominent thought leader on QKD, he serves as the Chairman of the QED-C Use Cases Technical Advisory Committee (TAC), overseeing areas such as Quantum Computing, Quantum Sensing, and Quantum Communications and Security. Prisco’s wealth of knowledge in telecommunications, cybersecurity, and quantum physics, and his extensive background and leadership roles in companies like Triumfant, GeoVantage, and Ridgeway Systems will be invaluable to mission.

SpeQtral Co-Founder and CEO, Lum Chune Yang, expressed excitement about the Advisory Board, stating, “The collective expertise of SpeQtral’s appointed Advisory Board members will be instrumental in driving the company’s quantum communication technologies towards our vision of a global quantum fabric. We are honoured to have such distinguished individuals shape our strategic vision and guide us through the dynamic landscape of quantum security solutions.”

About SpeQtral

SpeQtral is a pioneer in quantum communications, with a vision to build and deploy global quantum networks. SpeQtral develops quantum-secure products and services designed to protect sovereign and enterprise telecommunication networks against classical, as well as future quantum-based cyber-attacks on cryptography. Combining both terrestrial and space-based solutions, SpeQtral aims to secure the world’s networks against the threats posed by the imminent quantum revolution and drive innovation in quantum communications that will serve as the building blocks for the future quantum internet.

For more information, visit: https://speqtralquantum.com/

Source: SpeQtral

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Katie is a transformative business leader and brings deep domain expertise to IGT Solutions. Most recently, Katie served as Genpact’s global business leader for Enterprise Services and Data & Analytics, where she managed multiple service lines accounting for revenue of USD 2 Bn.  She drove AI-led digitization and growth in core service areas and opened new opportunities in adjacent services.  In her new role, Katie will help IGT Solutions drive deeper tech enablement and continue to be recognized as an employer of choice.

“On behalf of the entire company and the Board of Directors, I would like to thank Vipul for his more than two decades of leadership,” said John Del Santo, Chair of the IGT board. “I would also like to welcome Katie who brings a stellar track record of client service, leadership, and proven success. Katie has the vision and experience to take IGT Solutions’ deep capabilities in AI-led BPM and Digital Services & Solutions to new levels of growth.”

“I am honored to join IGT Solutions at this exciting time for our employees, clients and partners,” said Katie. “I admire IGT Solutions for its deep domain expertise, culture of innovation, and technology capabilities to help customers tackle their unique industry challenges. At a time when it is ever more important to be deeply connected to clients, IGT Solutions has built a world class roster of marquee clients in the travel and hi-tech industries. This is an amazing foundation for our next phase of growth.”

“When I joined IGT Solutions, I had a vision for us to become the partner of choice for our customers and employees. Today, IGT Solutions is the leading service provider for our travel and hi-tech clients, with over 25,000 employees across the globe,” said Vipul Doshi, the outgoing CEO. “I welcome Katie to the CEO role and wish her the best in her efforts to lead the company to greater milestones in the future.”

About IGT Solutions

IGT Solutions is a next-gen customer experience (CX) company that defines and delivers transformative experiences for global brands. It does this by using innovative digital technologies and by combining digital and human intelligence. IGT Solutions is the preferred partner for managing end-to-end CX journeys across industries. Established in 1998, IGT has more than 90 global marquee customers and 25,000+ CX experts servicing client processes from 31 global delivery centers across 13 countries. IGT Solutions’ service offerings includes digital transformation, systems integration, platform solutions, AI/ML and Gen AI-led industry and enterprise solutions, intelligent automation and analytics, and a full spectrum of BPM services and solutions. www.igtsolutions.com

Source: IGT Solutions

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The agreement was signed last October 3, 2023, by WeFund’s President and Chief Executive Officer, Francisco “Coco” Mauricio and UnionBank’s Executive Vice President, Bobby Abastillas.  

“We are very honored UnionBank chose WeFund as the first FinTech Cash Loan company to be granted a credit facility,” Mauricio said. “It not only shows UnionBank’s trust and confidence in our technology and operations but more importantly, it shows UB’s commitment to serve the underserved. It is our privilege to partner with UnionBank to improve financial inclusion in the country. When it comes to quick and easy financial assistance, Sagot Ka Ni JuanHand!” 

Since the introduction of WeFund’s JuanHand app in 2019, it has had over 10 million downloads, over 6 million registrations and more than 15 billion pesos in loan disbursements.  JuanHand offers between P2,000 to P25,000 credit limit, payable within 30 to 90 days or 1 to 3 months. Using just basic borrower information and just 1 valid ID, JuanHand’s best in class AI can approve loans in less than five minutes and disburse cash to the borrower’s bank or e-wallet in less than 45 seconds.

The JuanHand app can be downloaded via Google Play or App Store. For more information, visit their website, https://www.juanhand.com/.

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