Month: March 2022

Fujitsu Limited and Teikoku Databank, Ltd. (hereinafter TDB) today announced Japan’s first trials on the application of a Japanese version of an electronic seal (Japanese electronic seal)(1) to verify the authenticity of companies issuing digital documents starting April 1, 2022. Trial overview In the jointly-managed trials, the two companies will build a trust platform(2) to issue a Japanese electronic seal for the delivery of digital documents by leveraging Fujitsu’s digital trust technology(3) and TDB’s knowledge in corporate identity verification to confirm the usability of the newly developed seal. The two companies plan to use a level 1 or level 2 ... Read more

Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Co., Ltd., a part of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) Group based in Yokohama, has concluded a contract with KEYS Bunkering West Japan Co., Ltd. for construction of a liquefied natural gas (LNG) bunkering vessel, the first to operate in western Japan. The vessel will be built at the Enoura Plant at MHI’s Shimonoseki Shipyard & Machinery Works in Yamaguchi Prefecture, with completion and handover scheduled for March 2024. Image of LNG Bunkering Vessel LNG bunkering vessels supply LNG to LNG-fueled vessels. The use of LNG propulsion for ships is attracting attention as a solution for compliance with ... Read more

Anti-epidemic Support Scheme for Environmental Hygiene and Security Staff in Property Management Sector under sixth round of Anti-epidemic Fund disbursing subsidies ******************************************************************************************     The Anti-epidemic Support Scheme for Environmental Hygiene and Security Staff in Property Management Sector (ASPM) under the sixth round of the Anti-epidemic Fund is open for applications and has started to disburse subsidies.     As of today (March 31), around 3 150 applications have been received for the ASPM, of which around 290 applications have been approved. The approved applications involve subsidies of around $23.54 million and benefit around 2 400 frontline property management ... Read more

LCSD to resume counter services at District Leisure Services Offices ********************************************************************      In view of the Government’s plan to resume public services gradually from April, the Leisure and Cultural Services Department (LCSD) announced today (March 31) that the counter services at the 18 District Leisure Services Offices (DLSOs) will resume operation starting from tomorrow (April 1).      Organisations/applicants can also continue to submit applications for booking and refunds by post or make use of drop-in boxes located at the 18 DLSOs.  

The COVID-19 pandemic has shown just how much Canada relies on its scientists to respond to and recover from health emergencies. To strengthen our recovery and find made-in-Canada solutions to the next health and societal challenges, it’s critical that we invest in the next generation of Canada’s health researchers. Investment will provide training and development opportunities for trainees and early career researchers that go beyond what standard research training programs usually offer   March 31, 2022 – Ottawa, Ontario – Canadian Institutes of Health Research The COVID-19 pandemic has shown just how much Canada relies on its scientists to respond ... Read more