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Indorama Ventures ranks first globally in ChemScore 2025 for excellence in chemicals management and environmental performance
Indorama Ventures Public Company Limited (IVL), a global sustainable chemicals company, has been ranked first globally with a green card in ChemScore 2025 , the internationally recognized benchmark developed by ChemSec, assessing the environmental performance and chemical management of the world’s 40 largest chemical companies. The company has consistently found itself in the top three ChemScore companies and scored twice as high on average as the Asia-based companies taken together. The achievement reaffirms Indorama Ventures’ commitment to balancing business resilience with environmental and social responsibility. ChemScore1 is widely used by global investors, regulatory bodies, and multinational brand owners to evaluate companies across four key pillars: responsible chemical management, development of safer and more sustainable alternatives, transparency and disclosure, and long-term stewardship across the value chain. The ranking was developed by ChemSec, an independent non-profit organization that advocates for substitution of toxic chemicals to safer alternatives. In the 2025 assessment, Indorama Ventures earned 57 out of 100 points and received a green card, including 12/25 in Transparency, 23/25 in Phase-out of Persistent Chemicals, 13/25 in Product Portfolio, and 9/25 in Safer Solutions. Indorama Ventures is recognized by ChemSec for applying the Substitute It Now (SIN) List to systematically eliminate hazardous substances, accelerate safer alternatives, and expand bio-based and hazard-free recycled feedstocks. This approach places the company ahead of tightening global regulatory requirements, including emerging EU and U.S. restrictions on persistent chemicals, and aligns with rising demand for safer, traceable materials across consumer goods, automotive, health and hygiene, and industrial sectors. Mr. Yash Lohia, Executive President of Petchem and Chairman of the ESG Council at Indorama Ventures, said , “Indorama Ventures is honored to be recognized as the top global performer, ranking first in ChemScore 2025. This achievement reflects the dedication of our teams globally, who work every day to strengthen our health and safety, minimize our chemical footprint, and raise the bar in chemicals management. We are also grateful for the continued guidance and engagement we receive from ChemSec and the IIHC, which helps drive stronger industry standards and continuous improvement. This recognition reinforces our commitment to balancing business resilience with environmental and social responsibility—and to delivering safer, greener, and more circular solutions for our customers and communities.” Sonja Haider, Head of Sustainable Finance from ChemSec, said “ChemSec congratulates Indorama Ventures on securing the leading position in this year's ChemScore ranking. Since the very first ChemScore evaluation, Indorama Ventures has consistently distinguished itself through its strong commitment to conducting business largely without hazardous substances. Its progressive approach and transparent information sharing set a benchmark for the industry. We hope this achievement will incentivize others to follow suit and accelerate the transition toward safer chemistry and a more sustainable future.” With ChemScore increasingly used by ESG-focused investors to evaluate long-term chemical safety risks and governance standards, Indorama Ventures’ top ranking enhances its investment appeal and reinforces confidence in its risk management practices. The ranking underscores Indorama Ventures’ role in shaping the next era of sustainable chemistry—one defined by safer substances, circular design, heightened transparency, and low-carbon innovation. For brand owners and consumers, this translates into safer packaging, cleaner materials, and stronger environmental assurance across everyday products. 1Chemscore is an independent global ranking of companies producing hazardous chemicals and their efforts to transition to safer alternatives. Each year since 2020 it has ranked the largest publicly-owned global chemicals corporations, based on a fully transparent methodology. ChemScore provides detailed company report cards which benchmark numerous factors. ChemScore is updated in the last quarter of every year. This is the sixth annual update.
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- December 9, 2025Technology
Fujifilm Launches World’s First Color Filter Material for Image Sensors Compatible with KrF Lithography “WAVE CONTROL MOSAIC™”
FUJIFILM Corporation announced the launch of a new color filter material for image sensors, “WAVE CONTROL MOSAIC™*1”, compatible with KrF*2 lithography. This innovative product is the world’s first color filter material for image sensors that supports KrF exposure, and is entirely PFAS-free, addressing environmental and ecological concerns. The new material is designed for use in cutting-edge image sensors requiring ultra-miniaturization and high sensitivity, contributing to higher image quality in smartphone cameras. Image sensors are semiconductors that convert light into electrical signals to produce images, and are incorporated into devices such as smartphones and digital cameras. In recent years, the range of applications for image sensors has expanded to include automobiles, security equipment such as surveillance cameras, and AR/VR devices. As a result, the image sensor market is expected to grow at an annual rate of approximately 6%*3. With the increasing opportunities for photo and video capture—such as taking pictures and streaming videos shot on smartphones—there is a growing demand for capturing bright and smooth images and videos in any scene, as well as for editing and cropping images after shooting. These trends are driving the need for even higher image quality in image sensors. To achieve higher image quality, it is necessary to miniaturize sensor pixels to create more detailed and high-resolution images. However, as pixels become smaller, the amount of light that can be captured decreases, resulting in lower sensitivity—a key challenge in image sensor development. The newly launched product in Fujifilm’s WAVE CONTROL MOSAIC™ is the world’s first color filter material for image sensors compatible with KrF lithography, enabling the formation of finer pixels that was previously unattainable with conventional i-line*4 exposure. Building on its expertise in functional molecule design and organic synthesis cultivated through silver halide photographic R&D, Fujifilm has developed new additives optimized for KrF exposure and a proprietary dye with outstanding heat and light resistance. In addition, through our unique formulation technology, the company combined this newly developed dye with conventional pigments to increase light transmittance and compensate for the reduction in light caused by pixel miniaturization, resulting in a color filter material that achieves both miniaturization and high sensitivity. With this new product, users can capture bright, smooth images and videos in various scenes. Furthermore, the product is PFAS-free*5, containing no per- or polyfluoroalkyl substances, which are of increasing environmental concern. Fujifilm has long been committed to reducing and replacing substances that pose potential risks to human health and the environment, having previously developed PFAS-free negative-tone ArF immersion photoresists and nanoimprint resists. Building on the PFAS-free technology established through this product, Fujifilm will extend these efforts to all WAVE CONTROL MOSAIC™ materials and photoresists*6, accelerating the transition of its semiconductor materials portfolio to PFAS-free solutions. As a leading manufacturer of color filter materials for image sensors, Fujifilm will continue to develop materials that not only enhance image quality but also enable applications such as infrared photography for low-light environments. Under the concept of “Transforming the invisible world into the visible, delivering new vision and value to society,” Fujifilm remains committed to contributing to the expansion of the image sensor market. About Fujifilm’s Semiconductor Materials Business Fujifilm is a global supplier of photoresists, photolithography-related materials*7, CMP slurries*8, post-CMP cleaners*9, thin-film chemicals*10, polyimides*11, high-purity process chemicals*12, and other process materials for semiconductor manufacturing from front-end to back-end processes. Fujifilm is also expanding globally with products such as WAVE CONTROL MOSAIC™, which includes color filter materials for image sensors. Fujifilm will continue to contribute to the development of the semiconductor industry by providing one-stop solutions to solve customers' issues through its broad product lineup that covers nearly all areas of the semiconductor manufacturing process, from cutting-edge to legacy nodes. The company also leverages its global stable supply system with manufacturing bases in Japan, the United States, Europe and Asia, along with its advanced research and development capabilities. *1 General term referring to a group of functional materials for controlling electromagnetic light waves in a broad range of wavelengths, including photosensitive color materials for manufacturing color filters for image sensors such as CMOS sensors, used in digital cameras and smartphones. WAVE CONTROL MOSAIC is a registered trademark or trademark of FUJIFILM Corporation. *2 KrF (Krypton Fluoride): A 248nm wavelength laser light source used in the photolithography process for semiconductor manufacturing. *3 Source: Techno System Research, “2025 First Half Edition CCD & CMOS Market Marketing Analysis.” *4 i-line: A mercury spectral line with a wavelength of 365nm, also used as a light source in photolithography processes. *5 PFAS refers to a collective term for perfluoroalkyl compounds, polyfluoroalkyl compounds, and their salts, as defined in the OECD's 2021 report “Reconciling Terminology of the Universe of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances: Recommendations and Practical Guidance.” Accordingly, the claim ‘PFAS-Free’ denotes the absence of substances falling within this defined group. *6 Material used to coat wafer substrate when circuit patterns are drawn in the process of semiconductor manufacturing. *7 Development solutions, cleaners and other materials used in the photolithography process of semiconductor manufacturing. *8 A proprietary formulation containing an abrasive that uniformly planarizes semiconductor surface, which contains a mixture of wires and insulation films of varying hardness. *9 Cleaners used after polishing with CMP slurry to remove particles, minute metal fragments and organic residues while protecting the metal surface. *10 Materials for forming low-dielectric insulation films. *11 A material with strong heat resistance and insulation properties, used for forming semiconductors’ protective films and rewiring layer. *12 High-purity chemicals used in the cleaning and drying processes. The chemicals are employed to remove contaminants during the cleaning and drying stages of semiconductor manufacturing, as well as to eliminate metals and oils during the etching process.
- December 8, 2025Business
Capital Raise: Successful $5.3 Million Institutional Placement
The issue price of the Placement is $0.09 per share, which represents a discount of 14.3% to COB's 10-day VWAP. The Placement proceeds will be used to fund: Progression of remaining milestones to the KCR FID, including: Conversion of offtake non-binding Letters of Intent into binding agreements Consolidating support for project finance Evaluation of black mass processing at Broken Hill Technology Centre Exploring a potential source of Australian feedstock for KCR. Broken Hill Cobalt Project Further advancement of project permitting General working capital and corporate costs to support both project activities and ongoing operations. Fundraising costs. CEO Dr. Andrew Tong said: “ This funding further strengthens our financial position and provides a clear runway for us to pursue our key initiatives into 2026, in particular, progressing the Kwinana Refinery to FID, evaluation of black mass processing in our Broken Hill Technology Centre, and further advancement of the Broken Hill Cobalt Project to project permitting. We are pleased to welcome several new highly regarded international institutional investors onto our register and appreciate the confidence of our existing and new shareholders .”
- December 8, 2025Business
Ascott Celebrates Milestone Year of Global Recognition, Including Fifth World's Leading Serviced Apartment Brand Title
2025 has been a year of breakthrough for Ascott, from the company’s first-time global recognition for environmental and accessibility leadership to ASR’s rise as one of the region’s most influential loyalty programmes. Pictured: Ascott ICC Guangzhou Singapore, 8 December 2025 – The Ascott Limited (Ascott), the wholly owned lodging business unit of CapitaLand Investment (CLI), concludes 2025 with unprecedented recognition across the global hospitality landscape. At the World Travel Awards 2025, Ascott secured its fifth World’s Leading Serviced Apartment Brand title as part of a standout haul of 31 accolades across international and regional categories. The year also marked breakthrough achievements beyond product and service excellence, with Ascott Star Rewards named Best Hotel Loyalty Programme in Asia-Pacific by the Business Traveller Asia-Pacific Awards 2025 and Ascott recognised with the World’s Leading Sustainable Accessibility & Inclusion Initiative at the World Sustainable Travel Hospitality Awards 2025. Together, these wins underscore Ascott’s transformation into the preferred hospitality company, enriching global living with heartfelt experiences. Ms Tan Bee Leng, Chief Commercial Officer, Ascott, said: “2025 has been a breakthrough year for Ascott, with our teams recognised for excellence across our brands, sustainability and guest loyalty. Our brands continued to lead globally, winning multiple World Travel Awards. We also secured breakthrough sustainability awards while advancing accessibility through Ascott CARES. In addition, Ascott Star Rewards grew to over seven million members in six years and claimed its first major loyalty awards. Every achievement reflects the dedication of our people to delivering heartfelt hospitality that our guests value and trust. Guided by our brand promise Stay Your Way, we will continue to deliver stays that adapt to the diverse needs of our guests, create memorable experiences, and make a lasting impact on hospitality worldwide.” Tan Bee Leng, Chief Commercial Officer, Ascott Reinforcing Global Leadership in Extended Stay Hospitality At the prestigious 32nd World Travel Awards held in Bahrain on 6 December 2025, Ascott captured 31 awards, cementing its position as the global leader in serviced apartments and extended stay accommodation. The company was crowned World’s Leading Serviced Apartment Brand for the fifth time while La Clef Champs-Elysées Paris by The Crest Collection was named World’s Leading Serviced Apartments , a distinction held by an Ascott property for the fourth consecutive year. The French flagship property also secured Europe’s Leading Serviced Apartments title for the seventh consecutive year. Regionally, Ascott was named Asia’s Leading Serviced Apartment Brand for the 10th year, while Ascott Bonifacio Global City Manila received Asia’s Leading Serviced Apartments for the third time. Ascott’s brands were also recognised as top serviced apartment brands across Europe, the Middle East and Oceania. Established in 1993, the World Travel Awards honours excellence across all sectors of travel, tourism and hospitality, with winners determined by industry professionals and consumers worldwide. Ascott secured its fifth World’s Leading Serviced Apartment Brand title at the World Travel Awards 2025. Beyond the World Travel Awards, Ascott continued to dominate Asia Pacific’s most prestigious hospitality accolades. The company’s namesake brand, Ascott, clinched Best Serviced Apartment Brand for the 16th consecutive year in the DestinAsian Readers’ Choice Awards 2025, with its Oakwood, Somerset and Citadines brands also securing top 10 positions. In addition, the company was named Best Serviced Apartment Brand in Asia-Pacific at the Business Traveller Asia-Pacific Awards 2025; and earned the title of Best Serviced Residence Operator at the TTG Travel Awards 2025 and TTG China Travel Awards 2025. Pioneering Sustainable and Inclusive Hospitality Ascott’s commitment to responsible hospitality earned major recognition in 2025, with multiple first-time wins highlighting the company’s leadership in environmental stewardship and accessibility innovation. Beyond reducing carbon footprints across its global portfolio, Ascott pioneered industry-changing initiatives, including one of the world’s first open-access playbooks on disability inclusion, a practical resource empowering the broader hospitality sector on this essential journey. At the World Sustainable Travel Hospitality Awards 2025, organised in partnership with the World Sustainable Hospitality Alliance, Ascott received dual recognition. The company was honoured with the World’s Leading Sustainable Accessibility & Inclusion Initiative award, while Ms Beh Siew Kim, Chief Financial & Sustainability Officer for Lodging at CLI and Managing Director for Japan & Korea at Ascott, was recognised as World’s Leading Sustainability Leader 2025 . Ms Beh’s recognition reflects her instrumental role in advancing Ascott CARES, the company’s sustainability framework that aligns growth with environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles and Global Sustainable Tourism Council criteria. Her leadership earned further recognition in Singapore at the 2025 Sustainability Impact Awards organised by The Business Times and United Overseas Bank. Ascott received the Impact Enterprise Excellence Award for large enterprises, the company’s first win at this prestigious programme celebrating corporate sustainability leadership, while Ms Beh clinched the Impact Leader Excellence Award for inspiring transformative change across the organisation and industry. In China, Ascott achieved its first major win at the 2025 Hospitality Industry ESG Innovation Competition organised by the China Hospitality Association, earning bronze in the lodging sector. Breakthrough Recognition for Guest Loyalty Excellence Ascott Star Rewards (ASR) achieved defining milestones in 2025, transitioning from an emerging programme to a recognised industry leader in its sixth year of operation. With membership surpassing seven million globally, ASR members account for over 90% of all digital bookings while demonstrating consistently higher stay frequency and spend – a testament to strategic investments in digital innovation, enriched benefits and personalised experiences. The programme secured its inaugural win as Best Hotel Loyalty Programme in Asia-Pacific at the Business Traveller Asia-Pacific Awards 2025, one of the region’s most respected travel industry platforms. ASR’s strategic effectiveness was further validated at the Loyalty & Engagement Awards 2025 held by MARKETING-INTERACTIVE, earning Best Loyalty Strategy – Travel & Hospitality (Silver) and Best Loyalty Strategy – Collaborative Partnerships (Bronze) . These accolades reflect ASR’s maturity as a programme that drives meaningful guest engagement and repeat business for Ascott. Ms Chia Pei Siang, Head of Communications, Ascott, accepted the company's inaugural award for Best Hotel Loyalty Programme in Asia-Pacific at the Business Traveller Asia-Pacific Awards 2025. Mr Tan Gan Hup, Vice President, Loyalty, Marketing and Partnerships (right) received the award for Best Loyalty Strategy – Travel & Hospitality (Silver)on behalf of the Ascott Star Rewards team. These milestones highlight a year of breakthrough for Ascott, from the company’s first-time global recognition for environmental and accessibility leadership to ASR’s rise as one of the region’s most influential loyalty programmes. Looking ahead, Ascott will continue building on this momentum to deliver exceptional stays and drive meaningful impact across its global portfolio. The list of awards won by Ascott and its properties at the World Travel Awards 2025 is appended below: World Travel Awards 2025 – Grand Final 1. World’s Leading Serviced Apartment Brand 2025: The Ascott Limited 2. World’s Leading Serviced Apartments 2025: La Clef Champs-Elysées Paris by The Crest Collection World Travel Awards – Asia 2025 3. Asia’s Leading Serviced Apartment Brand 2025: The Ascott Limited 4. Asia’s Leading Serviced Apartment 2025: Ascott Bonifacio Global City Manila 5. Hong Kong’s Leading Serviced Apartment Brand 2025: The Ascott Limited 6. India’s Leading Serviced Apartment Brand 2025: Somerset 7. India’s Leading Serviced Apartments 2025: Somerset Greenways Chennai 8. Indonesia’s Leading Hotel Residences 2025: Citadines Berawa Beach Bali 9. Indonesia’s Leading Serviced Apartments 2025: Ascott Kuningan Jakarta 10. Indonesia’s Leading Serviced Apartment Brand 2025: The Ascott Limited 11. Kazakhstan’s Leading Serviced Apartments 2025: Somerset City Centre Atyrau 12. Malaysia’s Leading Serviced Apartment Brand 2025: The Ascott Limited 13. Philippines’ Leading Serviced Apartment Brand 2025: The Ascott Limited 14. Philippines’ Leading Serviced Apartments 2025: Ascott Makati 15. Thailand’s Leading Hotel Residences 2025: Somerset Rama 9 Bangkok 16. Thailand’s Leading Serviced Apartments 2025: Ascott Sathorn Bangkok 17. Thailand’s Leading Serviced Apartment Brand 2025: The Ascott Limited 18. Vietnam’s Leading Serviced Apartment Brand 2025: The Ascott Limited 19. South Korea’s Leading Serviced Apartments 2025: Oakwood Premier Coex Center Seoul World Travel Awards – Oceania 2025 20. Oceania’s Leading Serviced Apartment Brand 2025: Quest Apartment Hotels World Travel Awards – Europe 2025 21. Europe’s Leading Serviced Apartment Brand 2025: Citadines 22. Europe’s Leading Serviced Apartments 2025: La Clef Champs-Elysées Paris by The Crest Collection 23. Belgium’s Leading Serviced Apartments 2025: Citadines Sainte-Catherine Brussels 24. France’s Leading Serviced Apartment Brand 2025: Citadines 25. France’s Leading Serviced Apartments 2025: La Clef Tour Eiffel Paris 26. Spain’s Leading Serviced Apartments 2025: Citadines Ramblas Barcelona 27. Türkiye’s Leading Serviced Apartments 2025: Somerset Maslak Istanbul World Travel Awards – Middle East 2025 28. Middle East’s Leading Serviced Apartment Brand 2025: The Ascott Limited 29. Saudi Arabia’s Leading Serviced Apartment Brand 2025: The Ascott Limited 30. Saudi Arabia’s Leading Serviced Apartments 2025: Ascott Rafal Olaya Riyadh World Travel Awards – Africa 2025 31. Africa’s Leading Serviced Apartments 2025: Somerset Westview Nairobi For more of Ascott’s awards, please visit: https://www.discoverasr.com/en/the-ascott-limited/awards .
- December 5, 2025Event Announcement
Mandarin Oriental Jumeira, Dubai and Maison Schiaparelli Unveil a Stunning Christmas Tree
Mandarin Oriental Jumeira, Dubai , proudly marks the opening of its festive season with the unveiling of a bespoke couture Christmas tree created by Daniel Roseberry for Maison Schiaparelli. This creation pays homage to one of the most intimate threads woven through Schiaparelli's history: the stars. From a young age, Elsa Schiaparelli was introduced to astronomy by her uncle, the famed astronomer Giovanni Schiaparelli, who would let her gaze through his telescope into the infinite cosmos. This early fascination with celestial bodies later shaped her iconic Zodiac collection (Fall/Winter 1938–39), filled with cosmic symbols, constellations, and references to the solar system. At Mandarin Oriental Jumeira, Dubai, Daniel Roseberry interprets this celestial heritage with a tree made of 960 golden metal rods radiating from the centre, recalling the solar rays of the Apollo of Versailles cape, an emblem first imagined by Elsa Schiaparelli for her Zodiac collection and reinterpreted by Roseberry in Haute Couture FW25–26. The rods appear in three finishes: full glitter, mirror-polished gold, and perforated reflective metal that softly filters the light, like a modern constellation. Beating from within the tree is a monumental red heart inspired by Daniel Roseberry's Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2025–26 collection. Sculptural and visceral, the heart is built on a 3D‑printed structure and powered by a mechanical system that beats at 60 pulses per minute, echoing a real human rhythm. Adorned with 1,458 red Swarovski crystals, it marries traditional savoir‑faire with modern technology. Maison Schiaparelli is in residence at Mandarin Oriental Jumeira, Dubai throughout the year, while offering exclusive experiences this festive season , including access to the Middle East's only Schiaparelli Suite. For reservations and more information, please contact +971 4 777 2222 or email [email protected] . About Schiaparelli With her wild imagination and revolutionary approach to fashion, Elsa Schiaparelli instilled a unique creative spirit to 20th Century design. Turning ordinary objects into some of the most memorable creations, Schiaparelli expressed her creative talents through fashion, fragrance, and what we refer to today as “merchandising”, blurring the boundaries between creative brilliance and commercial success, and developing an innovative business model that is still used by most major fashion houses today. Elsa Schiaparelli's iconic collaborations with artists like Dalí, Cocteau, Man Ray, Jean-Michel Franck and Giacometti, among others, became legendary. Her legacy has consistently contributed to mainstream culture throughout the decades and continues to inspire people across creative industries and continents. A true artist herself, Schiaparelli is the creative force behind some of fashion's most revolutionary shapes, techniques and colors, redefining new standards of style and what beauty means. In 2019, the house of Schiaparelli appointed Daniel Roseberry as Creative Director, based in the iconic Salons Schiaparelli at 21 place Vendome, Elsa's home and atelier. About Mandarin Oriental Jumeira, Dubai Located in one of Dubai’s most prestigious neighbourhoods, the resort’s elegant rooms and suites offer an abundance of space, combining contemporary décor with staggering views of the Arabian Gulf and Dubai’s glittering skyline. Home to six renowned restaurants and bars including two signature restaurants, a destination spa spread over 2,000 square metres, a state-of-the-art fitness centre and a kids’ club, Mandarin Oriental Jumeira, Dubai is the region’s leading luxury hotel. Its unrivalled location with easy access to both Dubai International Airport and Al Maktoum International Airport means that Mandarin Oriental Jumeira, Dubai is ideal for both business and leisure travellers. It also holds the status of being the closest beachfront resort to both Downtown Dubai and the financial and business districts.
- December 5, 2025Business
Sumitomo Metal Mining's Toyo Smelter & Refinery Achieved The Copper Mark
Sumitomo Metal Mining Co., Ltd. (TSE: 5713) is pleased to announce that its Toyo Smelter & Refinery (Saijo City, Ehime Prefecture, Japan) has achieved The Copper Mark as of November 18, 2025. The Copper Mark is an international framework established by the International Copper Association in 2019 to assure responsible production practices in the copper industry from the perspectives of environment, social, and governance (ESG). The initiatives undertaken at the Toyo Smelter & Refinery were objectively evaluated as meeting internationally recognized high standards for ESG, leading to the acquisition of this certification. Please check the below PDF file for details. Sumitomo Metal Mining's Toyo Smelter & Refinery Achieved The Copper Mark
- December 5, 2025Business
Yamaha Motor Launches Strategic Partnership with Nikon Instruments, USA - Creating Synergies Between Both Companies in Advanced Technologies and Support Services for Drug Discovery -
Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. (Tokyo: 7272) announced today that the company has entered into a strategic partnership with Nikon Instruments Inc. (Head Office: New York, USA; regarding the initiatives of both companies in drug discovery and research processes. Through this partnership, the Nikon BioImaging Lab (NBIL) located in Boston Massachusetts, USA, will serve as a showroom for Yamaha Motor's innovative cell picking and imaging system, CELL HANDLER 2. By integrating NBIL's advanced imaging technologies with the capabilities of CELL HANDLER 2, the collaboration will provide dedicated support for U.S.-based researchers engaged in drug discovery and related research. Based on this collaboration, Yamaha Motor has installed its CELL HANDLER 2 at NBIL, the R&D hub operated by Nikon Instruments. This will give researchers in the United States access to Yamaha Motor's state-of-the-art cell picking and imaging system in the same facility as Nikon's cutting edge imaging technologies. In addition, as part of NBIL's support services for drug discovery and research, researchers considering the purchase of CELL HANDLER 2 will be able to conduct verification tests using their own samples to confirm the system's effectiveness in cell picking. This will allow the development of assay workflows tailored to each customer's specific research needs. Through this collaboration, the aim is to expand the use of both Nikon Instruments' imaging technologies and Yamaha Motor's CELL HANDLER 2, system for streamlined research and experimental workflows involving cells. Nikon Instruments is a wholly owned U.S. subsidiary of Nikon Corporation (Head Office: Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo), engaged in the development and manufacture of optical and digital imaging technologies for biomedical applications. The company established NBIL in 2019 to provide research support specializing in microscope imaging and image analysis. Yamaha Motor launched CELL HANDLER 2, a cell picking and imaging system designed to enhance the efficiency and refinement of research and experiments for new drug development, in March 2025. Having identified strong synergies with Nikon Instruments, which also offers products and services for cellular research, we reached this agreement. CELL HANDLER 2 Nikon BioImaging Lab, USA
- December 5, 2025Business
Grid My Business Wins 21 G2 Winter 2026 Badges Including Fastest Implementation and Easiest To Use Awards
Grid My Business, a local rank tracker tool , has received 21 badges in G2’s Winter 2026 Reports across both Local Marketing and Local SEO categories. The recognition is based on verified user reviews evaluating the platform’s implementation speed, ease of use, and customer outcomes. G2 publishes seasonal reports based on real customer reviews, providing businesses with insight into which tools meet user needs. For Grid My Business, this round of recognition highlights its ability to help small businesses and agencies get started quickly while maintaining high usability standards. Key achievements include Fastest Implementation for Small Business in both Local Marketing and Local SEO categories, along with Easiest To Use for Small Business in Local SEO. These awards address common challenges faced by small business owners who need tools that work immediately without long learning curves. Awards by Category: Local Marketing: Grid® Report for Local Marketing | Winter 2026 – High Performer Small-Business Grid® Report for Local Marketing | Winter 2026 – High Performer for Small Business Implementation Index for Local Marketing | Winter 2026 Small-Business Implementation Index for Local Marketing | Winter 2026 – Fastest Implementation for Small Business Small-Business Relationship Index for Local Marketing | Winter 2026 Relationship Index for Local Marketing | Winter 2026 Results Index for Local Marketing | Winter 2026 Small-Business Results Index for Local Marketing | Winter 2026 Usability Index for Local Marketing | Winter 2026 Small-Business Usability Index for Local Marketing | Winter 2026 Local SEO: Grid® Report for Local SEO | Winter 2026 Small-Business Grid® Report for Local SEO | Winter 2026 – High Performer for Small Business Implementation Index for Local SEO | Winter 2026 Small-Business Implementation Index for Local SEO | Winter 2026 – Fastest Implementation for Small Business Asia Pacific Regional Grid® Report for Local SEO | Winter 2026 Small-Business Relationship Index for Local SEO | Winter 2026 Relationship Index for Local SEO | Winter 2026 Small-Business Results Index for Local SEO | Winter 2026 Results Index for Local SEO | Winter 2026 Small-Business Usability Index for Local SEO | Winter 2026 – Easiest To Use for Small Business Usability Index for Local SEO | Winter 2026 Additionally, Grid My Business scored 98% in Ease of Use, 94% in Ease of Setup, 93% in Ease of Admin, and 92% Likelihood to Recommend from G2 reviewers. Users also rated key features highly: 93% for Rank Tracking and 92% for Dashboards and Reporting. "When we were designing Grid My Business, we really thought about the real struggles businesses face every day," said Mark Gan, Community Manager at Grid My Business. "We wanted to make sure users could start using the platform immediately without getting stuck in complicated setup or workflows, so seeing these awards tells us that we got that part right, and most importantly, we’re actually making work easier for our users." The platform provides geo-grid rank tracking with 98.7% accuracy, allowing businesses to monitor their local search rankings across specific areas. Additional features include competitor tracking, AI-powered review management, NAP distribution to 500+ high-authority media outlets, and white-label reporting designed for agencies managing multiple clients. Grid My Business is used by local businesses with physical locations, service-area businesses such as plumbers and landscapers, and digital marketing agencies handling client accounts at scale. For more information about Grid My Business and its local SEO capabilities, visit https://gridmybusiness.com .
- December 5, 2025Business
Grid My Business Earns 21 G2 Badges in Winter 2026 Reports for Local Marketing and Local SEO
Grid My Business, a local rank tracker tool , has received 21 badges in G2's Winter 2026 Reports across local marketing and local SEO categories, based on feedback from verified users. G2 is a leading software review platform where businesses evaluate tools based on real-world performance. The Winter 2026 recognition reflects consistent performance in areas small businesses care about most: ease of use, quick setup, and measurable results. Grid My Business received recognition in two main categories: Local Marketing: Grid® Report for Local Marketing | Winter 2026 – High Performer Small-Business Grid® Report for Local Marketing | Winter 2026 – High Performer for Small Business Implementation Index for Local Marketing | Winter 2026 Small-Business Implementation Index for Local Marketing | Winter 2026 – Fastest Implementation for Small Business Small-Business Relationship Index for Local Marketing | Winter 2026 Relationship Index for Local Marketing | Winter 2026 Results Index for Local Marketing | Winter 2026 Small-Business Results Index for Local Marketing | Winter 2026 Usability Index for Local Marketing | Winter 2026 Small-Business Usability Index for Local Marketing | Winter 2026 Local SEO: Grid® Report for Local SEO | Winter 2026 Small-Business Grid® Report for Local SEO | Winter 2026 – High Performer for Small Business Implementation Index for Local SEO | Winter 2026 Small-Business Implementation Index for Local SEO | Winter 2026 – Fastest Implementation for Small Business Asia Pacific Regional Grid® Report for Local SEO | Winter 2026 Small-Business Relationship Index for Local SEO | Winter 2026 Relationship Index for Local SEO | Winter 2026 Small-Business Results Index for Local SEO | Winter 2026 Results Index for Local SEO | Winter 2026 Small-Business Usability Index for Local SEO | Winter 2026 – Easiest To Use for Small Business Usability Index for Local SEO | Winter 2026 Users gave Grid My Business strong ratings across key metrics: 98% for Ease of Use , 94% for Ease of Setup , 93% for Ease of Admin , and 92% Likelihood to Recommend . Top-rated features include Rank Tracking at 93% and Dashboards and Reporting at 92%, both above the category average. Users highlighted these benefits in their reviews. One user wrote, "It's simple and easy to use and helps my clients understand their position and how we need to change inputs for local SEO to outrank competitors." Another reviewer shared, "I appreciate the affordable pricing of Grid My Business, which offers the same level of functionality and features as the more expensive brands in the SEO space. I love how easy it is to set up and track business performance." "We're really happy to receive these awards because when we were designing the app, we thought a lot about small business owners who don't have time for complicated tools," said Mark Gan, Community Manager at Grid My Business. "Every feature was built to save time and remove friction, so seeing users recognize that through these G2 ratings means we're on the right track." Grid My Business is a local SEO platform designed for businesses and agencies looking for a tool that's both powerful and practical. The platform offers local rank tracking with 98.7% accuracy, unlimited Google Business Profile management, AI-powered review responses, citation tracking across 1,000+ directories, and white-label reporting. For small business owners searching for a local marketing tool or local SEO software that's quick to implement and easy to use, Grid My Business offers a solution backed by real user feedback. To learn why users rate Grid My Business highly across usability, implementation, and results, visit https://gridmybusiness.com .
- December 4, 2025Business
Delta Thailand Secures Sustainability Disclosure Award for Eighth Consecutive Year Affirming Leadership in Transparent ESG Reports
Delta Electronics (Thailand) PCL., has been honored with the Sustainability Disclosure Award 2025 by the Thaipat Institute. This marks the eighth consecutive year since 2017 that the company has received this distinction, reflecting its unwavering commitment to transparent, high-standard sustainability reporting and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) excellence. The award serves as a tesatament to Delta’s alignment with Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 12.6, which advocates for sustainable business practices and the transparent disclosure of sustainability information. The Thaipat Institute grants these awards to encourage listed companies and members of the Sustainability Disclosure Community (SDC) to prioritize the dissemination of ESG information alongside financial performance, thereby fostering long-term stakeholder confidence. Evaluations for the award are conducted under the rigorous Ceres-ACCA framework, which assesses reports based on three critical dimensions: completeness of information (45%), credibility (35%), and communication and presentation (20%). For the 2025 cycle, the awards were distributed across three tiers: • Sustainability Disclosure Award : Granted to 64 organizations, including Delta Electronics (Thailand). • Sustainability Disclosure Recognition : Granted to 67 organizations. • Sustainability Disclosure Acknowledgement : Granted to 32 organizations. Delta’s consistent recognition in the top category highlights its leadership in advancing ESG standards within Thailand and the region, supported by measurable results and the transparency clearly demonstrated in the company’s Sustainability Report. The company has integrated tangible sustainability measures into its core operations. Including steadfast commitments to RE100, and the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), positioning the company at the forefront of renewable energy adoption and science-based greenhouse gas reduction. Furthermore, Delta utilizes an internal carbon pricing program to fund environmental conservation and sustainable energy projects that drive impactful outcomes to meet RE100 and SBTi targets. These initiatives align with the Delta’s corporate mission: “To provide innovative, clean and energy-efficient solutions for a better tomorrow.” The company continues to strengthen its resilience against global uncertainties through robust sustainability strategies and risk management, advancing under its brand promise of "Smarter. Greener. Together." for the benefit of all stakeholders.
- December 4, 2025Automotive
LyLo Road Trips ‘Pop-Up’ in New Zealand
Your Passport to the Ultimate Van Life Adventure This summer, LyLo is hitting New Zealand’s open roads with a fleet of LyLo-inspired campervans, giving travellers connection, comfort and the chance to live like a local. Available for a limited time, LyLo Road Trips is an exclusive summer pop-up with bookings now open for trips setting off from 1 January 2026. Best known for its game-changing lifestyle-budget accommodation experience in Auckland, Christchurch, Queenstown and Brisbane, LyLo Road Trip campervans have all the modern facilities you need in a van with clever intuitive design. EVT, owner of LyLo, are obsessed by customer-led innovation and have been on a continuous journey creating new styles of accommodation based on guest insights that encapsulate the growing micro-accommodation trend. Their innovations in this space have included the award-winning qtQT cabins on the Gold Coast, LyLo Pods and Snuggy rooms at Atura Adelaide Airport, taking micro-design to the next level. LyLo Road Trip campervans take this concept on the move with clever, intuitive, customer-led design and all the modern facilities you need. LyLo Managing Director Tim Alpe says. “As we work on expanding LyLo locations, we came up with the idea to try LyLo Road Trips, giving travellers the freedom to explore NZ with the comfort and design they expect and love from LyLo.” Each campervan, a brand new 2025 Toyota HiAce automatic, has been designed from the ground up to rethink what life on the road looks like, addressing common pain points and packing in all the comfort that van lifers want into an easy-to operate compact footprint. The LyLo fit out combines the practicality of a larger, premium motorhome with the innovative use of space. LyLo Road Trip campervans include: A full-sized double bed Caravan fridge Induction and gas cooking options Fresh and grey water tanks All essentials you need to hit the road and live from linen to cutlery, toasters to outdoor chairs PLUS, your very own toilet With Certified Self-Containment (CSC) and powered by a high-capacity inverter system, the vans can run off-grid for up to 48 hours or plug in easily at campgrounds. A touchscreen tablet makes it simple to monitor power, lights and water. Each vehicle is crafted with LyLo’s signature attention to detail, featuring bamboo benchtops, sustainable cork finishes, LED strip lighting and custom cabinetry that mirrors LyLo’s signature pods. Guests can affectionately name their campervan and the LyLo team will position it on the van for their arrival, setting a perfectly Instagrammable scene. The pop-up comes as demand grows for New Zealand road trips among international travellers from markets like Australia, Germany, France, the UK and the US. LyLo Road Trips is backed by EVT with exclusive perks unlocked across the country. Travellers can start and end their journey at LyLo Auckland or LyLo Christchurch to refresh, swap linen, shower or socialise, or even stop by LyLo Queenstown mid-adventure for a brew with a view at The Rooftop, home to New Zealand’s first self-pour beer and cocktail wall. “LyLo has always been about doing things differently,” says Alpe. “From our pods to our social spaces and now our campervans, we’re finding new ways to make travel smarter and more fun.” As part of the summer pop-up, LyLo is giving one global traveller the keys to a LyLo camper for the summer, including return flights for two. One month. One van. One hell of a story. To find out more about the Ultimate NZ Road Trip Giveaway visit www.lylo.com/road-trips-competition/ For more details and to book your LyLo Road Trip, visit www.lylo.com/road-trips
- December 4, 2025Business
MarketersMEDIA Newswire Awarded Six G2 Winter 2026 Badges With Perfect Scores for Support and Business Ease
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