Philippines Electric Power and Water Utility Industry - The Omicron Disruption

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E D I T O R ‘ S N O T E
The presence of the
Omicron variant, just
as COVID-19 seemed
to be fading from
view, has stalled much of the
worldwide return to work. It
is unknown how harmful the
new strain is, but governments
and companies are already
planning ahead.
Businesses have been forced
to rethink their return-to-work
strategies once again as a
result of the spike of COVID-19
cases associated with this
new variant. In fact, financial
firms in the United States were
among the first to urge staff
to return to work, but growing
instances have led the majority
of the country’s largest banks
to reassess their strategies
and tighten vaccination
requirements.
Throughout COVID, companies
were required to maintain their
reopening plans fluid and
adaptive to the pandemic’s
shifting scenario. As seen in
the summer of 2020, then in
2021 with the Delta strain, and
now with Omicron, companies
are repositioning themselves in
real-time.
Companies like from JPMorgan
Chase & Co. to Goldman Sachs
Group Inc. are encouraging
employees to work remotely.
Omicron Disrupting The
Utility Industry
While many countries are
not in a full lockdown and a
substantial number of workers
are still returning to work,
months of progress have been
lost.
Leaders’ actions about Omicron
response management (and
maybe future variants) will
have a direct effect on staff
engagement and retention.
Employers must deploy
support initiatives that meet
workers where they are as they
navigate their personal and
professional lives during this
spike.
Employees engage when they
have the flexibility, stability, and
task management necessary
to successfully integrate work
and personal life. Managers
must increase their empathy
in order to have a deeper
understanding of what people
need to be effective and
give enablement, not simply
engagement methods.
The critical point is to establish
a flexible approach with
specified triggers for plan
revisions. Organizations that
get this right do not align around
a certain, and mostly arbitrary,
date. Instead, they look at the
circumstances that permit
the opening or expansion of
an office space. Controlling
access to offices will also be
critical.
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FEATURE STORY
Enhancing Hygiene and
Security of Business
Operations During
COVID Alert Level 3
Good hygiene and cleanliness have become further emphasized, especially with
the Philippines under alert level 3 measures to combat the growing COVID-19
pandemic. Under such restrictions, a nightly 12:00 AM to 4:00 AM curfew, facemask
and face shield requirements, strict social distancing protocols, adjustment
of operation hours of various businesses and establishments, etc. are being implemented
nationwide. Due to the cyclical pattern of addressing the pandemic, the term “new normal” is
now just “normal”.
Because of the state of the world, washing hands has transformed from an action we almost
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Experts in Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention recommends a layered approach to
reduce exposures to SARS-CoV-2, the virus
that causes COVID-19. This approach includes
using multiple mitigation strategies, including
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the spread of disease and lower the risk of
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and effortlessly. Nilfisk boasts their vacuum
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Truly, these ventilation technologies and vacuum
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haven. But an immaculate location can only
protect you so much. The greatest weapon against
COVID-19 or any other virus or bacteria for
that matter is washing your hands thoroughly.
According to the Centers for Disease Control
and Prevention, washing your hands with soap
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of bacteria and other foreign bodies.
That being said, the Delta Faucent and the Dyson
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The Delta faucets last longer than your average
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the public health sector, academia and chemical
microbiology – to ensure its Dyson Airblade
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FEATURE STORY
Co Ban Kiat Hardware, Inc.
Ground Floor, Cobankiat Building II
231 Juan Luna St. Binondo Manila, Philippines.
Phone +632 8243-1931
Phone +632 8242-6925
Phone +632 8894-6561 & +638-272-931-981
Email info@cobankiat.com.ph;
ind@cobankiat.com.ph
Coby’s Design Center
Unit 467 level 4 Shangri-La Plaza
Edsa Corner Shaw Boulevard
Mandaluyong City, Philippines
Phone +632 86364895
About CBK Hardware
For almost a hundred years, a family’s surname has become synonymous to the country’s biggest
hardware supply company. Co Ban Kiat Hardware Incorporated, of the Cobankiat family has a regular
client network of more than 1,500 industrial organizations; 1,600 traditional community hardware
stores, and 584 home building specialty chain of stores across Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao. This evergrowing
conglomerate traces its humble roots to Manila Chinatown, as a pioneer enterprise started by
family’s patriarch, Mr. Cobankiat in 1920. Despite the ruins of World War II, the business goes back to
its feet in 1948, rebuilding a storefront from the very same spot where it was known for three decades.
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This ever-growing conglomerate traces its humble roots to Manila Chinatown, as a pioneer enterprise
started by family’s patriarch, Mr. Cobankiat in 1920. Despite the ruins of World War II, the business goes
back to its feet in 1948, rebuilding a storefront from the very same spot where it was known for three
decades.
While the Filipinos continue to rebuild their lives post war, CBK Hardware sees the opportunity to
introduce the retail concept once unheard for in hardware industry. Cobankiat Hardware brought
the first DIY business in the Asia. A do it on yourself concept that created Cobankiat hardware in the
Philippines. The Hardware Workshop Store is the fruit if this endeavor. CBK Hardware further cemented
its legendary distribution channel with the creation of Coby’ Design Center in Edsa Shangi La in 1996, a
specialty store that caters to discriminating taste of modern Filipinos.
In 1997, Mr. Johnny Cobankiat, the 4th generation Cobankiat leader, set another milestone for the
company when he brings a franchise of Ace Hardware USA to the Philippines, and signs up CBK Hardware
as one of its major suppliers. This further expanded into delivering quality world class products nearer to
families of Filipino overseas workers in the countryside.
A century’s excellence can quickly pass, and guided by the vision to be the largest network supplier of
the biggest global brands in the hardware industry, CBK Hardware resolve to source the best products to
supply its customers anytime and every time.
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LG Launches New Virtual
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Technology
The LG HVAC Virtual Experience Provides Visitors with the Opportunity to Explore a Wide Range of
Residential and Commercial Solutions
As consumers and business have looked to online recourses to help influencer their purchase
decision, virtual experiences have become a key trend. In light of this, LG Electronics
(LG) Home Appliance & Air Solution Company has opened a new online showroom,
LG HVAC Virtual Experience. Utilizing the latest in digital technology, this interactive
online showroom lets visitors get to know LG’s diverse range of residential and commercial indoor
environmental solutions from the comfort and safety of their homes.
The showroom delivers an intuitive, virtual experience that lets visitors view the compa-ny’s latest
solutions in a variety of virtual environments to learn about the benefits they provide, such as greater
comfort, improved indoor air quality and seamless control, all important in helping customers make
informed and important decisions for the family or employees.
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Upon entering LG HVAC Virtual Experience, visitors can choose from a range of busi-ness and living
space categories: Residential Apartment, Residential Villa, Office Gen-eral, Office High-Rise, Retail
and Hotel. Customers can roam the 3D environments freely using their mouse or touchscreen. Menus
offer additional information on every model, including specifications, features, product videos and case
studies. Simple to use and navigate, LG’s new virtual platform is a great tool for consumers, industry
profes-sionals and partners looking to create healthier and more comfortable indoor spaces.
What’s more, the virtual showroom allows visitors to see the behind-the-scenes details and technologies.
Press the onscreen Airflow and Piping buttons to see how air travels in an air conditioner or air purifier
and how pipes direct water and refrigerant through a system. Virtually switch operational modes and
observe how airflow changes from one air conditioner to another. Beyond the technology and science,
the showroom is also a great place to check out all the products’ stylish designs to see how they match
various virtual interiors.
LG HVAC Virtual Experience is an open, engaging online resource that will give visi-tors a thorough
understanding of LG’s latest, optimized HVAC solutions for all kinds of spaces, helping them figure out
which products are best suited to their specific needs.
Visit LG Virtual HVAC Experience to discover the company’s latest indoor environ-mental comfort
technologies on your PC or smartphone.
About LG Electronics Home Appliance & Air Solution Company
The LG Home Appliance & Air Solution Company is a global leader in home appliances, smart home
solutions, air quality systems as well as visionary products featuring artificial intelligence. The company
is creating total solutions for the home with its industry leading core technologies and is committed
to making life better for consumers around the world by developing thoughtfully designed kitchen
appliances, living appliances and air solution products. Together, these products deliver enhanced
convenience, superb performance, efficient operation and compelling health benefits. For more
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According to the World Health Organization, the new
potentially hazardous coronavirus variant called
Omicron begun spreading in southern Africa last year
and is now wreaking havoc in many other countries.
Also known as B.1.1.529, the new variant prompted nations,
notably the United States, to impose travel restrictions on
citizens of certain African countries.
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Professor Tlio de Oliveira, head of South Africa’s Center for
Epidemic Response and Innovation, said on Twitter that the
Omicron variant had an “unusual constellation of mutations”
and was very distinct from previous variants. According to
news reports, the variant has more mutations in the spike
protein—the coronavirus component that interacts with
cells—than the highly infectious COVID-19 Delta variant.
This novel Omicron variant has around 50 mutations, while
the Delta strain contains just two receptor binding domain
modifications.
The fear now is that this strain has evolved significantly
from the original that arose in Wuhan, China. The risk is that
vaccinations developed in response to the first outbreak may
be ineffective. However, a number of the mutations in this
strain have been seen before in other variants, providing
insight into their potential function in the Omicron. Although it
is still early, limitations, including travel restrictions, are being
implemented owing to the uncertainty of its potential effect.
President Joe Biden earlier decreed in late September
that firms with more than 100 employees must ensure that
their staff are properly immunized. Those who have not had
immunizations will be subjected to weekly testing. Lawsuits
were brought against this order, and the courts halted
its implementation. The Occupational Safety and Health
Administration, the regulatory body charged with executing
the policy, decided not to enforce it until a court judgement
was issued.
With the addition of this potentially harmful variant, it may
be possible to review Biden’s mandate and impose tougher
laws and regulations. Governor Kathy Hochul of New York
State proclaimed a state of emergency in response to the
Omicron strain.
Money managers and others active in the stock market are
worried. On a regulator basis, the market has been setting
new records. Due to the announcement of the prospective
health concern, there was widespread selling last November,
and the market took a knock.
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C O V E R
S T O R Y
Businesses selling work-from-home goods and services increased their costs in expectation
of customers never returning to their physical workplaces. According to Barron’s, the investing
publication, shares of Quide, a company that supplies a rapid COVID-19 test, increased 10%.
Zoom Video Communications increased almost 6% last November, while Peloton Interactive
gained 5.7 percent.
The uncertainty may prompt businesses to reconsider their plans to return to the workplace.
If this strain spreads, as it has in other nations, employees are likely to resent being forced
to travel back to work. They’d be concerned with catching the new variant in addition to the
original COVID-19 and Delta variants. Businesses will be worried about legal liability if they
compel their employees to go into the city by bus, rail, or public transportation, potentially
endangering them.
Whether or if this strain spreads fast is mostly a matter of perspective. Regrettably, we’ve
become used to the vexing changes in requirements. The chance that this may happen again
may cause businesses to rethink their hybrid and back-to-the-office strategies.
During the early days of the pandemic, New York City was the epicenter of COVID-19, with
a tragic number of cases and fatalities. It seems improbable that employees will return to
the City in the event of a recurrent health danger. Investment banks, including JPMorgan,
Goldman Sachs, and Morgan Stanley, may be pushed to reassess their in-office requirements.
Workers have shown reluctance to return to work. According to surveys, individuals would
prefer to resign than return to work. They have previously highlighted childcare concerns,
shuttered public schools, mental health concerns, the dangers of travelling into a hotspot,
strolling busy streets, and being in close contact with other people.
It has been shown that workers who worked from home were very productive. Remote
employees, according to studies, work longer hours, late into the night and on weekends. The
incredible spike in stock prices is an excellent sign of how well firms like Amazon, Facebook,
Google, Apple, and Microsoft did throughout the pandemic while their employees remained
at home.
With the possibility of a fresh wave, forcing individuals back to work would practically be
considered malpractice. Even if they pressed for it, workers would almost certainly resist and
remain at home.
Hopefully, the next wave will be exaggerated. While there is a new strain, even if it is not as
severe as the last one, we will see fresh appeals for the unvaccinated to receive their jabs and
booster doses to ensure their safety. Without total clarity, it’s logical to believe that humane
leaders will have little option but to keep their people safe at home until greater knowledge
about how this will unfold emerges.
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Hydraulic Dosing
Pump Market
Analysis by Type (Diaphragm, Piston),
by Discharge Pressure (Up to 25 Bar,
25-100, Above 100 Bar), End User
(Agriculture, Livestock), Industry
(Water, Oil & Gas, Chemical, Power), Company
and Country Analysis and Forecasts
Market Definition:
• Hydraulic type dosing pumps are the
sturdily constructed dosing pumps widely
used in a number of industries. These
are leak proof and widely used for highly
aggressive or toxic media.
• Hydraulic dosing pumps are used in various
end-use industries such as chemical, water
and wastewater treatment, and power.
Market Overview and Trends
• Currently, market in Asia-Pacific accounts
for highest market share in the global
hydraulic dosing pump market in terms
of revenue. This can be attributed rising
demand for hydraulic dosing pump from
chemical sector in the region.
• The market is increasing due growth of
manufacturing industries.
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Factors Influencing the Market
Growth:
• Increasing Investments in the Water &
Wastewater Treatment Industry
• Growing Demand from Chemical Industry
Factors Restraining the Market
Growth:
• Availability of Low-Cost and Inferior-Quality
Pump Products
• Pressure Pulsation in Pumps
Type
• Diaphragm systems market,
• Piston market
Discharge Pressure
• Up to 25 Bar Market,
• 25-100 Bar Market,
• Above 100 Bar Market
End User
• Agriculture Market,
• Livestock Market,
Industry
• Oil & Gas Market,
• Water Market,
• Chemical Market
• Power Market
Companies
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Grundfos Holding
IDEX Corporation
Iwaki
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capabilities along the power transmission
lines.
The technology and equipment that make up
a smart grid allow it to digitally respond to the
customer’s rapidly changing energy demands.
Leveraging these capabilities, smart grid
technology is expected to drive the energy
sector into the new age of availability, reliability
and efficiency.
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This smart grid market report facilitates
an in-depth analysis of all industry
segments comprising technology,
service, deployment, competitive
landscape as well as region.
The global smart grid market in the forthcoming
years is expected to be positively impacted
by rising demand for electricity in the face
of mounting environmental concerns. The
smart grid technology is uniquely equipped to
address the situation of combating escalating
power requirement without harming the
environment.
Smart grids incorporate technologies that
enable two-way communication between the
customers and the utility service provider.
Moreover, these grids also incorporate sensing
In fact, the product’s very ability to make
significant contributions towards environmental
health and economic growth is promoting
adoption of smart grids across several regional
and industrial landscapes, augmenting global
smart grid market size.
According to the International Energy Agency
(IEA), while smart grid investments grew by
10% in 2018, the technology still represents
a relatively small share of the overall network
infrastructure investment.
Going forward, increasing investment in smart
grid projects, as well as related research and
development, would be promoting further
growth of the service segment of deployment
& integration. In fact, the deployment &
integration service segment is expected to
fuel remunerative growth of the global smart
grid industry over the forthcoming years.
Communication & wireless infrastructurebased
smart grid market size is anticipated to
grow at a CAGR of more than 20% over 2018-
2024. Increasing requirement of Internet of

Things (IoT) intervention for enhancing grid
efficiency, demand management customer
service across electrical utilities would be
stimulating industry outlook further.
Digital transformation of the grid through
cloud computing technology and sensors
facilitates crucial electricity usage data in
real time. This further helps in consumption
pattern monitoring, helping utilities address
the energy efficiency goals introduced by
government regulations.
The Asia Pacific smart grid market is set to grow
over 12% by 2024. High T&D losses, rising
electricity thefts and aging grid infrastructure
will entail significant deployment of the
smart grid across diverse utilities. Stringent
regulatory requirements aimed at reducing
carbon emissions and energy consumption
will further boost product demand.
Europe’s smart grid market growth is projected
to stand out prominently from a regional frame
of reference over the forecast timeframe. The
region’s prominence is being attributed to
substantial growth in investment towards the
rollout of smart meters.
Leveraging the European Commission’s
favorable climate and energy policies, EU
member states aim to replace approximately
80% of the region’s conventional electricity
meters with technologically advanced smart
meters.
Moreover, the ongoing integration of numerous
renewable energy sources into the continent’s
existing power grid infrastructure would
be further presenting substantial growth
prospects throughout the region.
Across Europe, the U.K. smart grid market is
slated to witness robust growth on the back of
favorable government-sponsored regulatory
norms that focus on energy conservation
and environmental sustainability. Upcoming
legislation and mandates across the country
that promote adoption of smart meters would
be further augmenting the industry landscape
in the coming years.
Apart from Europe, the market is projected
to see sizable growth coming from Latin
America, especially Brazil, during the forecast
time period. The Brazil smart grid market
would be recording growth on account of
growing energy demand and high-level nontechnical
and technical losses across its grid
infrastructure.
Furthermore, the country’s low grid reliability
along with its immense renewable energy
potential is presenting significant expansion
opportunities to regional industry players,
boosting the market revenues further.
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industry they operate in. Their
efficient functioning is particularly important in
the case of manufacturing companies, which
tend to require numerous improvements
in this area. They should pay particular
attention to the management of their business
processes, focusing on using state-of-the-art
IT solutions that will facilitate their optimization
and automation, as well as management of
documentation and organization of daily work.
What is business process
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The concept of Business Process
Management (or BPM for short) is a modern
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all the processes carried out as part of its daily
work are optimized, transparent and efficient.
A proper implementation of the key assumptions
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increases the efficiency and effectiveness of
the performed tasks and allows to adjust all
aspects of the company’s functioning to the
customers’ needs. Without efficient and skillful
business process management, achieving
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Business process management is also the
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What modern BPM class
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Business process management can be
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to providing enterprise IT solutions, thanks
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business. By offering this feature, they help
companies test new solutions and evaluate
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Business process management in a
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Tips to Enhance Your
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employee efficiency while retaining their
mental well-being and happiness. Besides
self-grooming and training, workplace
ambiance also plays a major role in employee
productivity. If you have been ignoring the
significance of a healthy workplace, then it’s
time to pull it on top of your priority list:
Here are some tips for creating a workspace
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Update Office:
Here are some tips for creating
a workspace that triggers your
employees right on point to produce
the best results.
Every business yearns to turn into a corporate
giant and reach an unparalleled height where
no competitor can reach them. That’s why
every organization pays attention to boosting
employee working and productivity. No matter
how much competent and qualified your
employees are, there are always ways to bring
betterment in their performance and efficiency.
But most organizations don’t understand
that employee productivity isn’t all about
accomplishing an assigned task quickly and in
a better way. It’s about continuously improving
Positive change in the physical environment
of an office plays a significant role in
employee engagement and productivity. It
doesn’t mean that you should hire a designer
or create a lavishing space.
Focus on little things like proper furniture,
lightning, and equipment also create a
huge difference. The key is to create a
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Organize your Office: You are wrong if you
think that a messy office symbolizes that you
are too busy creating great ideas. Don’t get
inspired by Einstein’s messy hair. Cluttered
and messy work environment hinders
creativity rather than fostering it.
Just imagine how you will feel if you enter a
space where spare chairs are rolling on the
floor, cartons are piled up in a corner, and
dust-covered broken printer and photocopy
machine are placed helplessly in the other
corner? Wouldn’t that be suffocating? So,
how can you expect your employees to work
in such an environment?
You should create a space to keep all these
spare, broken, and other service goods to
increase your workspace potential to do more.
You can choose any industrial shed design
according to your requirement and create a
place to place excessive and broken things
to get an organized workspace.
Give Personal Space:
Most organizations focus on creating a space
which fosters mutual coordination, harmony,
and collaboration for strong teamwork. But
little do they know that individual space is also
essential to enhance employee productivity.
requirements and mood. So, you should give
your employees the liberty to create a personal
workspace to enhance their productivity and
well-being.
Room for a Break:
Humans’ brain doesn’t like the feeling of
being bound. That’s why you start feeling dull
and depressed after sticking to a particular
space for a long time. A little change in the
environment has a pleasant impact on your
mood and creativity. Same goes with your
employees! Looking at the same walls, sitting
on a particular chair and living in the same
environment can decrease their productivity
and creativity.
It is essential to have a break room for your
employees where they can relax, recharge
their brain, and have a much-needed change
of environment for better productivity.
Your employees are not machines, they
are humans, and humans need favorable
ambiance and surroundings to produce
better results. Make sure you provide them
their desirable work environment if you want
your employees to show good performance
and company grow.
Employees feel more emotionally connected
to a personalized workspace, tailored to their
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4 Tips for Restoring Your
OId Furniture
Your furniture is the life of your living room, and if it is getting old and rusty, it means
your living room is losing its charm. You can consider buying a new one, but that will
drain all your savings. Buying new furniture is not the only option you have if your
furniture has lost its beauty. There are several ways in which you can restore your
furniture and can make it look as good as new. You can lighten up your living room by using
the same furniture by just following a few DIY tips. Let’s have a look at a few tips that will help
you turn your new furniture into a new one.
Paint It Over
The easiest and the most effective tip to make your furniture look new is to paint it over. Most
of the time, the furniture looks dull because it loses its finish or original color. But, you can fix
that easily by giving it a new paint. This will also give you an opportunity to change the color
of the furniture. So, if there is a color which you always wanted to add in your living room, pick
that one and start painting. If you are creative, you can also paint designs on it. That way it will
feel like you just got the latest model from the market.
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Use Wallpaper
If the idea of painting the furniture sounds too messy for you, then do not worry, you can forget
about that option and can always go for wallpapers. Covering it with paper will not just give it a
new design but it will also keep the surface protected. The best part about this is that you can find
thousands of different paper designs in the market. This allows you to choose the perfect match for
your living room. It also saves you the trouble of dipping your hands in paint.
Use Hole Plug
If your furniture is too old and has small holes in it, you can fix that as well by using hole plugs.
Hole plugs are designed specifically to cover furniture holes. They are mostly made with durable
plastics and are very reliable. They are very easy to install as well because all you need to do is
plug it. You can find hole plugs in various sizes, so you can always choose the one that will be
perfect for your furniture hole. They come in different colors and designs as well, so you can easily
find the one that matches your furniture color or texture.
Clean It Thoroughly
You can restore the look of your old furniture by doing something as simple as cleaning it deeply.
Everyone cleans their furniture regularly, but with time it gets a bit dull and requires deep cleaning.
Use soap or detergents to clean it properly; especially the leather part. You can also use a vacuum
cleaner as well to get out all the dust. Using shining cleaners can also give a lively look to your
furniture.
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Digital Innovation
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The future of real estate development
is digital innovation, with demand
for cost-effective, innovative and
sustainable buildings inspiring
data-led business models that will help fuel
the continued growth of the Middle East
construction industry, according to subject
matter experts at construction and real estate
consultancy, Drees & Sommer.
“Innovation and sustainability in construction,
specifically in connection with new digital
innovation solutions, are driving the future
of real estate in Asia,” said Dierk Mutschler,
CEO, Drees & Sommer.
“A gentle slowdown in some regional
markets coupled with the emergence of new
technology and business models will pave
the way for forward-thinking companies to
capitalise on these shifts. From 2020, the
increasingly competitive environment will
result in more demand for quality products,
leading to a longer-term focus on investment
in sustainable business models. After all,
future business models, products and
services will be measured not only by their
economic success, but by their impact on our
environment,” asserted Mutschler.
“Old business models will become obsolete,”
he continued. “Real estate developers and
contractors will need to truly understand
data and what digitisation means for the
construction industry. They will need to design
and construct buildings with the capacity to
adapt to new technology and future needs for
the next 50 to 80 years.
“Ultimately, digitisation means ‘software’. If
smart buildings are in danger of becoming
outdated, a software update can make them
state-of-the-art again. In our Drees & Sommer
innovation laboratories, we are researching
the use of regenerative technology, which
will help ensure buildings are adaptable and
future-proof – offering significant cost-saving
benefits too,“ said Mutschler.
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He cited the findings of the KPMG Global
Construction Survey, which forecasts six to
10 percent growth in ASEAN’s construction
sector in 2020 and Global Construction 2020,
a report from PricewaterhouseCoopers,
Global Construction Perspectives and Oxford
Economics, which forecasts US $4.3 trillion will
be spent on construction in Asia over the next
decade, as indicative of the positive outlook for
the sector.
Degenhart commented: “The opportunities
for growth lie within these shifts and changes.
We predict that buildings will be completely
reimagined and investors will need to consider
how their business models will serve the new
demands of end users. Existing buildings
will also need extensive repositioning and
revitalisation in order to compete in the digitised
environment of the future.”
There are a host of smart technology solutions
already available, from 3D laser scanning
and digital innovation modular fabrication to
intelligent construction equipment and BIM
models for design and construction, not to
mention the use of IoT systems, robotics and
data-driven business models for operation.
Challenges lie in achieving the successful
integration or networking of multiple systems
from different technology providers and
critically, according to Degenhart, in realising a
change in mindset.
He said: “digital innovation solutions have the
power to dramatically impact the way we plan,
construct and operate buildings. According
to recent research by McKinsey & Company,
adopting digital innovation solutions throughout
every phase of the construction process could
increase market productivity by as much as 15
per cent and reduce project costs by up to 45
per cent.
“At Drees & Sommer, we are looking forward to
working with developers and investors seeking
to expand or enhance their portfolio in 2020, as
well as supporting those new to the region. Our
goal is to deliver cost-effective and sustainable
buildings, profitable real estate portfolios,
people-oriented working environments,
visionary mobility concepts and liveable cities,
” concluded Degenhart.
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The Year Global
Health Went Local
significant victories against the virus in the
form of new tests, treatments, and vaccines.
We believe these new tools will soon begin
bending the curve in a big way.”
Bill and Melinda Gates share their
2021 Annual Letter, “The Year Global
Health Went Local.” In this year’s
letter, Bill and Melinda reflect on
the worldwide impact of COVID-19 and the
global collaboration and scientific innovation
fueling one of the largest public health efforts
in history. They share why they are optimistic
the world can emerge from the pandemic
stronger, healthier, and more resilient, and
discuss two areas they believe are essential
to building a better future: prioritizing equity
and preparing for the next pandemic.
“COVID-19 has cost lives, sickened millions,
and thrust the global economy into a
devastating recession,” Bill and Melinda
write. “Although we have a long recovery
in front of us, the world has achieved some
Bill and Melinda argue that in response
to the pandemic, donors from around the
world contributed resources, competitors
shared research findings, and years of
global investment helped unlock a new
era in vaccine development, delivering
safe, effective vaccines in record time.
They caution, however, that the pandemic
has also exacerbated pre-existing health
disparities, particularly for essential workers,
communities of color, people experiencing
poverty, and women. They express concern
that the pandemic could also perpetuate
another type of injustice: immunity inequality.
They call for an inclusive response that
addresses the uneven social and economic
impacts of the virus.
“From the beginning of the pandemic, we
have urged wealthy nations to remember that
COVID-19 anywhere is a threat everywhere.
Until vaccines reach everyone, new clusters
of disease will keep popping up. The cycle
of inequality will continue,” Melinda writes.
“Everything depends on whether the world
comes together to ensure that the lifesaving
science developed in 2020 saves as many
lives as possible in 2021.”
Bill and Melinda also stress that it’s not too
early to think about the next pandemic.
Although stopping it will require tens of billions
of dollars per year, they note that COVID-19
has cost the world an estimated $28 trillion.
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They urge continued investment in testing,
treatments, and vaccines, and discuss the
importance of a global alert system that can
detect disease outbreaks as soon as they
occur.
“The world now understands how seriously
we should take pandemics,” Bill writes. “We’re
already seeing new pandemic preparedness
strategies emerge and I expect to see more
in the months and years to come. The world
wasn’t ready for the COVID-19 pandemic. I
think next time will be different.”
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation was
established with the belief that every person
deserves a chance to live a heathy and
productive life. To-date, the foundation has
committed $1.75 billion in the fight against
COVID-19, including support for partners in
the development and equitable delivery of
vaccines, tests, and treatments.
To read the letter in its entirety, visit www.
gatesnotes.com/2021-Annual-Letter.
About Melinda Gates
Melinda French Gates is a philanthropist,
businesswoman, and global advocate for
women and girls. As the co-chair of the Bill &
Melinda Gates Foundation, Melinda sets the
direction and priorities of the world’s largest
philanthropy. She is also the founder of Pivotal
Ventures, an investment and incubation
company working to drive social progress
for women and families in the United States,
and the author of the bestselling book The
Moment of Lift.
Melinda grew up in Dallas, Texas. She
received a bachelor’s degree in computer
science from Duke University and an MBA
from Duke’s Fuqua School. Melinda spent
the first decade of her career developing
multimedia products at Microsoft before
leaving the company to focus on her family
and philanthropic work. She lives in Seattle,
Washington with her husband, Bill. They have
three children, Jenn, Rory, and Phoebe.
About Bill Gates
Bill Gates is co-chair of the Bill & Melinda
Gates Foundation. In 1975, Bill Gates
founded Microsoft with Paul Allen and led the
company to become the worldwide leader in
business and personal software and services.
In 2008, Bill transitioned to focus full-time on
his foundation’s work to expand opportunity
to the world’s most disadvantaged people.
Along with co-chair Melinda Gates, he
leads the foundation’s development of
strategies and sets the overall direction of
the organization. In 2010, Bill, Melinda and
Warren Buffett founded the Giving Pledge,
an effort to encourage the wealthiest families
and individuals to publicly commit more than
half of their wealth to philanthropic causes
and charitable organizations during their
lifetime or in their will. In 2015, Bill created
Breakthrough Energy Coalition, a group of
individuals and entities committed to clean
energy innovation, followed by Breakthrough
Energy Ventures in 2016, an investor-led
fund focused on providing patient capital
to support cutting-edge clean energy
companies.
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Brii Biosciences Announces
Positive Data from the Phase
3 ACTIV-2 Trial Evaluating
Combination BRII-196 and
BRII-198 in Non-Hospitalized
COVID-19 Patients
The monoclonal antibody combination
therapy reduced the combined
endpoint of hospitalizations and death
by 78% over placebo in 837 COVID-19
patients at high risk of clinical progression.
These data demonstrate that high-risk
outpatients may benefit from combination
BRII-196/BRII-198 therapy up to 10 days
following symptom onset.
Brii Biosciences Limited (“Brii Bio” or the
“Company”, stock code: 2137.HK) a multinational
company developing innovative
therapies for diseases with significant unmet
medical need and large public health burden,
today announced that its SARS-CoV-2 (virus
that causes COVID-19) neutralizing monoclonal
antibody combination therapy, BRII-196/
BRII-198 (“combination BRII-196/BRII-198”),
demonstrated a statistically significant
reduction of 78%, relative risk ([95% CI]: 0.22
[0.05, 0.86], p<0.00001 (nominal, one-sided))
in the combined endpoint of hospitalization
and death compared with placebo in 837 nonhospitalized
COVID-19 patients at high risk of
clinical progression. In this interim analysis of
the ACTIV-2 trial based on partial follow-up
of the 837 participants, a reduction in both
hospitalizations (12 active vs. 45 placebo) and
deaths (1 active vs. 9 placebo) was observed.
Additional subgroup analysis may further
delineate the clinical benefits of early (≤5
days) versus late (6-10 days) treatment with
BRII-196/BRII-198 following symptom onset,
providing unique insight to inform real-world
treatment decisions.
The BRII-196/BRII-198 arm of the Phase 2/3
ACTIV-2 platform trial, which is sponsored by
the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious
Diseases (NIAID), part of the National Institutes
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of Health (NIH), evaluated 837 outpatients,
enrolled within 10 days of symptom onset and
at high risk of clinical progression (i.e. age ≥
60 or the presence of other medical conditions
at any age). Following a clear demonstration
of statistical significance, which evaluated
approximately 69% of participants through the
primary endpoint as part of a pre-specified
review, the independent data safety monitoring
board (DSMB) permitted the early release of
these results while the complete study followup
remains ongoing. The participants enrolled
are evaluated for the combined primary
endpoint of hospitalizations and death relative
to placebo in the 28 days following treatment.
Grade 3 or higher adverse events (AEs) were
observed less frequently among the BRII-196/
BRII-198 arm (3.8% active vs. 13.4% placebo),
with few events being considered drug related.
There were no drug related serious adverse
events (SAEs) or deaths observed in either
arm. There were no severe infusion reactions
observed.
“We are thrilled to announce the interim Phase
3 results from ACTIV-2, which demonstrate
a significant reduction in the endpoint
of hospitalizations or death among nonhospitalized
people with mild COVID-19 who
were treated with BRII-196/BRII-198,” said
Teresa H. Evering, M.D., M.S., Weill Cornell
Medicine, co-lead investigator of BRII-196/
BRII-198 in ACTIV-2. “The devastating
resurgence in COVID-19 cases over the past
several months is a sobering reminder of how
desperately we need treatment options.”
“ACTIV-2 has shown the benefits of BRII-196/
BRII-198 as a treatment for people who were
at high risk for progression to severe disease
and we expect that the final study results will
solidify this combination monoclonal antibody
treatment as a new COVID-19 therapeutic
option,” said Eric S. Daar, M.D., Lundquist
Institute at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center,
co-lead investigator of BRII-196/BRII-198 in
ACTIV-2.
“We are very pleased with the positive results of
this important global trial,” said Zhi Hong, Ph.D.,
CEO of Brii Biosciences. “As we all continue to
research and evolve our understanding of this
novel virus, Brii Biosciences is committed to
advancing global standards of treatment for a
broad range of patients at various stages of
disease as well as those affected by the newlyemerging
COVID-19 variants. We look forward
to completing the analysis of this full data set
and sharing our findings from this large global
trial.”
Upon completion of this study, the full
analysis of the ACTIV-2 dataset will include
participants enrolled in the United States,
Brazil, South Africa, Mexico, Argentina and
the Philippines between January and July of
2021 – a period of rapid global emergence
of novel SARS-CoV-2 variants. Data on the
clinical efficacy of combination BRII-196/BRII-
198 by variant type will also be evaluated as
part of the study. Current in vitro pseudovirus
testing data suggests that combination BRII-
196/BRII-198 retains activity against major
SARS-CoV-2 variants of concern, including
the following commonly identified variants,
B.1.1.7 (Alpha), B.1.351 (Beta), P.1 (Gamma),
B.1.429 (Epsilon), B.1.617.2 (Delta), and C.37
(Lambda).
Combination BRII-196/BRII-198 was generally
safe and well tolerated in Phase 1 and Phase 2
clinical trials conducted to date. In early 2020,
Brii Biosciences partnered with Tsinghua
University and Shenzhen Third People’s
Hospital to establish TSB Therapeutics for the
development of BRII-196 and BRII-198. The
Phase 2 clinical trial in China (NCT04787211)
is ongoing led by Dr. Nanshan Zhong, the
Academician of the Chinese Academy of
Engineering and Director of the National
Clinical Medical Research Center for
Respiratory Diseases at the First Affiliated
Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University.
In response to the recent emergence of
COVID-19 cases in China, including cases
caused by the Delta variant, Brii Biosciences
has cooperated with governmental agencies
and hospitals in China to supply BRII-196/
BRII-198 for emergency use in Guangzhou,
Shenzhen, Ruili, Kunming, Nanjing, Yangzhou,
Zhangjia Jie and Zhengzhou.
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The Worldwide Medical
Holography Industry is
Estimated to Reach $4.9
Billion in 2026
The medical holography market is evaluated at US$662.752 million for the year 2019 and is
estimated to grow at a CAGR of 33.21% to reach US$4,932.372 million in 2026.
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Holography is a method of creating a
3D image of an object by recording
a split beam of light from a laser
that is reflected from the object.
It is then combined with the film with light
from a reference beam which enables
the viewer to see a 3D image. An aging
population and growing instances of chronic
diseases have augmented the demand
for holography technology in diagnostic
imaging. Furthermore, the rising adoption
of holography products in medical education,
biomedical research, and other clinical
applications for gaining deep insights into the
disease is also bolstering the global medical
holography market growth. However, the
requirement of high capital investment and the
cost of the technology will hinder the growth of
this market during the forecast period.
Holography has arisen as perhaps the most
encouraging device for the medical sector.

Holographic methods have expanded their
applications in life sciences and medical
education just as clinical research. The
utilization of holographic imaging and
projection has brought about colossal changes
in the field of biomedical examination and
clinical schooling and preparing. Along with
medical imaging and research, holographic
display technology and digital holograms are
widely utilized in the education sector and
emergency clinic training. 3D perception
through holography items makes an intriguing
and intelligent learning environment as
holography holds more data contrasted with
other learning strategies. With a developing
spotlight on underlying science in clinical
schools, different market players are zeroing
in on creating holographic prints and
holography programming to be utilized for
clinical educating and preparing applications.
Organizations have fostered a 3D unit for
clinical understudies and specialists that will
help them practice medical procedures and
analyses without requiring real bodies and
organs.
GIGXR, Inc., a US-based company providing
extended reality GIG Immersive Learning
System for instructor-led teaching and
training, announced in October 2020, the
launch of HoloPatient Remote and GIG Mobile
for medical and nursing schools. Developed
for online and hybrid learning ecosystems,
these programs together ensure safe and
socially distanced standardized patient
simulation tutoring while incorporating realtime
association, participation, and clinical
evaluation between students and instructors.
Growing penetration of chronic diseases
has propelled the demand for holography
technology in diagnostic imaging. As reported
by US National Center for Biotechnology
Information, one in every three adults lives
with more than one chronic condition, or
multiple chronic conditions and procure
an excessive health and cost burden. The
mentioned figure is near to three out of four in
older adults residing in developed economies
and is estimated to incline drastically with
the proportion of patients with more than four
diseases almost doubling between 2015 and
2035 in the UK. Additionally, according to the
World Health Organization, annually worldwide,
more than 3600 million diagnostic radiology
examinations are performed.
Technological advancement and increased
investment open the door for opportunities.
The holography market in the health sector is
rising due to increased investment in medical
facilities, technological developments in
surgical rooms, and a developing necessity
for tailored personalized drugs. With the rise
of high-yield investments, the market offers
various opportunities. During a presentation at
the VR/AR Global Summit on June 4th, 2021,
Xenco Medical presented HoloMedX, the first
glasses-free holographic surgical simulation
platform. The revolutionary platform allows
users to replicate a complete spine operation
in holographic space without the use of
headgear or glasses, and it quickly modifies the
holographic environment to allow for glassesfree
holographic viewing and interaction by
several users at the same time.
Impact on COVID-19 pandemic
A significant impact on the medical holography
sector was witnessed during COVID-19.
Several countries have implemented lockdown
precautions, halted several economic activities,
imposed border controls, and other measures in
response to the high risk of exposure, resulting
in supply chain disruptions and a shortage of
inventory in many dispensaries, as well as new
device deployments in diagnostic centers and
hospitals. However, there is a rising demand for
medical imaging combined with holographic
technology for the diagnosis of diseases. For
example, New York University scientists created
a new model based on their holographic video
microscopy experiment, which employs laser
beams to capture holograms of their test beads,
in October 2020. Scientists can identify both
viruses and antibodies in COVID-19 patients
using this holographic imaging technique,
which can help with medical diagnosis.
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