Day: February 16, 2022

Gun-A attends COVID-19 protocols

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Philippine Star

John Bryan Ulanday – The Philippine Star February 17, 2022 | 12:00am MANILA, Philippines — Gilas Pilipinas archrival South Korea is in danger of missing the services of naturalized player Ra Gun-A due to COVID-19 protocols a week before the first window of the 2023 FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers. Gun-A, who plays for Jeonju KCC Egis in the KBL, yielded a positive COVID-19 result in a rapid antigen test yesterday and quickly took a confirmatory RT-PCR test according to a report by Chosun Sports. The second result of Gun-A, also known as Ricardo Ratliffe, is expected to be out today as KBL face…

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Naturalized Korean star doubtful for FIBA World Cup Asian qualifiers due to COVID-19

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Philippine Star

John Bryan Ulanday – Philstar.com February 16, 2022 | 6:03pm MANILA, Philippines – Gilas Pilipinas’ rival South Korea is in danger of missing the services of naturalized player Ra Gun-A due to COVID-19 protocols a week before the first window of the 2023 FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers. Gun-A, who plays for Jeonju KCC Egis in the KBL, yielded a positive COVID-19 result in a rapid antigen test yesterday and has quickly undergone a confirmatory RT-PCR test according to a report by Chosun Sports. The result of Gun-A, also known as Ricardo Ratliffe, is expected to be out today as KBL faces a spike…

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Destination NSW Counting Down to Vivid Sydney 2022: 100 Days to Go

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Vivid Sydney SYDNEY, Feb. 16, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — In 100 days from today — on Friday 27 May — Vivid Sydney will return, transforming Sydney city with an exhilarating fusion of creativity, innovation and technology. Staged over 23 nights, the 2022 festival will deliver mesmerising art displays, 3D light projections, uplifting live music performances […]

Hitachi Energy brings 5G connectivity to mission-critical industrial and utility operations

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Integration of 5G in TRO600 series routers enables a fast, secure, and reliable hybrid wireless network for superior operational efficiency. Zurich, Switzerland, Feb. 16, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Hitachi Energy has today announced the launch of its new TRO600 series wireless routers with 5G capability, which are purpose-built to help industrial and utility customers achieve […]

FUJIFILM Sonosite launches Sonosite LX, the industry leader’s latest premium point-of-care ultrasound system

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Sonosite LX combines the company’s largest clinical image yet with proprietary advanced image clarity to deliver greater diagnostic and procedural confidence, along with an adjustable monitor and touchscreen interface to improve collaboration Bothell, WA, Feb. 15, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — February 15, 2022 – FUJIFILM Sonosite, Inc. – the world leader in point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) solutions […]

N.Korea celebrates late Kim’s birthday in new alpine city, with no military event

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Reuters UK

By Hyonhee Shin SEOUL (Reuters) – North Korea has celebrated the 80th birthday anniversary of leader Kim Jong Un’s late father with a music concert and gun salutes in a refurbished holy city, but no missile launch or military parade, state media KCNA reported on Wednesday. Kim attended a gathering of government, military and ruling Workers’ Party officials which took place on Tuesday in front of the statue of Kim Jong Il in Samjiyon City to commemorate the anniversary, a major holiday called the Day of the Shining Star in North Korea, KCNA said. Dubbed the “holy land of revolution” by KCNA, th…

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State pumps billions into green cars

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The Bangkok Post

State pumps billions into green cars Scheme for both drivers, producers The cabinet approved on Tuesday a package of incentives including tax cuts and subsidies to promote electric vehicle (EV) consumption and production between 2022-2023. The subsidies range from 70,000 baht to 150,000 baht depending on the type and model of vehicle, while there will be lower excise tax and import duties on completely knocked down and completely built up units. According to government spokesman Thanakorn Wangboonkongchana, the cabinet approved measures to promote domestic manufacturing of EVs, including exemp…

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