The Japanese government released the results of the "Round 3" offshore wind auctions Two separate consortia were selected for two areas with total 1GW capacity Trade and Industry ("METI") and Ministry of Land Infrastructure and Transport and Tourism ("MLIT") released the results of the Round 3 auctions Due to there being only two areas offered for the auctions The announcement from METI and MLIT confirms the following: The above means that neither the bid price nor the COD had an impact on the selection of the winners for Round 3 The Round 4 auctions will likely take place in 2025 following a similar timeline as Round 3—i.e. bid submissions being due in July and results being released in December which are potentially candidate areas for the Round 4 auctions METI and MLIT are still discussing the possible rule changes for the Round 4 auctions which could include (i) points awarded to early CODs Bidders looking to participate in the Round 4 auctions will need to closely watch the discussions being undertaken at, for example, the joint meetings held by METI and MLIT.1 https://www.meti.go.jp/press/2024/12/20241224002/20241224002.html White & Case means the international legal practice comprising White & Case LLP a New York State registered limited liability partnership a limited liability partnership incorporated under English law and all other affiliated partnerships This article is prepared for the general information of interested persons Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome have been granted exclusive rights to develop two offshore wind farms in Japan’s territorial waters The awarded sites are part of the country’s 3rd auction round where a total capacity of 1.1 GW has been granted for development were granted rights to develop a 450 MW offshore wind project The proposed location for the fixed-bottom wind farm is 2-5 kilometres off the coast of Yuza Town which marks BP’s entry into Japan’s offshore wind market is planned to feature 30 Siemens Gamesa wind turbines Subject to obtaining the necessary internal and external consents and approvals the expected commercial date will be before the end of 2030 BP and JERA announced an agreement to combine their offshore wind businesses to form a new and Tohoku Electric Power was selected to develop a 615 MW wind farm in the Sea of Japan which is one of the largest offshore wind farms in Japan is planned to comprise 41 Siemens Gamesa 15 MW wind turbines The 615 MW offshore wind farm is expected to begin operations in June 2030 At the beginning of this year, Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) and the Ministry of Land Transport and Tourism launched the tender for an offshore wind site in the Sea of ​​Japan and a site off the coast of the town of Yuza in Yamagata Prefecture According to the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism the two sites were designated for offshore wind development in October 2023 with public consultation held over the two following months The Government of Japan aims to deploy 10 GW of offshore wind capacity by 2030 and up to 45 GW by 2040 as part of its target to reach net zero emissions by 2050 Get in front of your target audience in one move OffshoreWIND.biz is read by thousands of offshore wind professionals daily Daily news and in-depth stories in your inbox Leveraging 20 years of experience with offshore windDecember 2023 will forever mark a milestone in our company history as we became part of the world-wide CS WIND group The acquisition goes beyond a mere change in ownership; it marks a leap into a future where our combined strengths will pave the way for optimized production […] < Back to insights hub "Results for ‘Round 3’ of Japan’s offshore wind auction process have been announced by the Japanese Ministry of Economy Trade and Industry (“METI”) and Ministry of Land Infrastructure and Transport and Tourism (“MLIT”)." Results for ‘Round 3’ of Japan’s offshore wind auction process have been announced by the Japanese Ministry of Economy Trade and Industry (“METI”) and Ministry of Land Infrastructure and Transport and Tourism (“MLIT”) The results for this very competitive round were released on 24 December 2024 In a challenging global market for both fixed and floating offshore wind the outcome of Round 3 represents a modest but nonetheless vital step forward and milestone in the Japanese government’s goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2050 Details for the ‘Round 4’ auction have yet to be announced, but it is anticipated to occur in 2025 and the project sites under consideration by METI and MLIT include the areas identified as “promising zones” in Hokkaido. METI has also identified potential sites in Aomori Chiba and Iwate among other prefectures but they are not expected to be selected for ‘Round 4’ and are more likely to become the focus of later rounds of the auction process If ‘Round 4’ will follow a similar structure as prior rounds the deadline for submissions would be expected to be July and successful proposals expected to be announced in December may be influenced by amendments to the Operational Auction Guidelines (being the overarching structure that each set of auction guidelines for a specific auction site is based) expected to take place in 2025 Some of the key amendments that are proposed are: As the 30-day period for public comment ended on 30 December 2024, results of the consultation are not yet evident, but it is important that the amendment process be concluded by the end of March 2025 (being Japan’s fiscal year end) for ‘Round 4’ to proceed smoothly in 2025. We will be watching for updates from METI and MLIT on this process in the coming months. Associate Jun Irie also contributed to this article DOWNLOAD PDF Please wait while you are redirected to the right page.. We're here for you 24 hours a day: 1-800-275-2332 Relieve your family the burden of making difficult decisions during a time of great stress and grief you will save money and give peace of mind to your family and loved ones at a time when they will need it most call (319) 393-8000 or toll free at 1-800-275-2332 and ask to speak with a Certified Preplanning Counselor There is nothing more important to us than serving families and being there for them when they need us most Please review our services and let us know how we can help Stop in or call us at (319) 393-8000 or toll free at 1-800-275-2332 "Everything for your family." 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All rights reserved | Web Application by Informatics, Inc. | Pay OnlineEC2AMAZ-JURNIGD Round 4 likely to be initiated in July 2025 but areas in question not clearly identified the results for Round 3 of Japan’s offshore wind auction process were announced by the Ministry of Economy Trade and Industry (METI) and Ministry of Land Infrastructure and Transport and Tourism (MLIT) What was a very competitive auction round saw awards made to two consortia Green Power Investment and Tohoku Electric It secured an award for 615 MW of capacity from the Sea of Japan (South) secured an award for 450 MW of capacity from the Yuza Both projects have a committed commercial operation date of June 2030 and will provide power at a price of ¥3/kWh (US$0.19) Analysts at Watson Farley & Williams (WFW)* say it was notable that in the reasons provided by METI and MLIT for selecting the successful proposals neither the proposed price for power nor the proposed commercial operations date were deciding factors “Other applications contained the same proposals,” says WFW other factors referred to by METI and MLIT as important to their determination were the development plan submitted; the feasibility of the business plan; and the capability to consult with and accommodate regional interests such as the fisherman union and local government.” agree that due to there being only two areas offered for the auctions It notes METI and MLIT had confirmed there were three consortia bidding for Aomori South; there were four consortia bidding for Yuza; the bid price of all of the bidders was ¥3/kWh (which provides the maximum points for the price component); and the committed commercial operation date (COD) for all the bidders was the same “This meant neither the bid price nor the COD had an impact on the selection of the winners for Round 3,” White & Case notes in what remains a challenging global market for fixed and floating offshore wind the outcome of Round 3 “represents a modest but nonetheless vital step forward and milestone in the Japanese government’s goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2050.” They say details for the next auction round but it is expected to occur in 2025 and the project sites under consideration by METI and MLIT include the areas identified as ‘promising zones’ in Hokkaido METI has also identified potential sites in Aomori but they are not expected to be selected for Round 4 and are more likely to become the focus of later rounds of the auction process If Round 4 follows a similar structure to prior rounds the deadline for submissions would be July 2025 and successful proposals expected to be announced in December may be influenced by amendments to the Operational Auction Guidelines the overarching structure each set of auction guidelines for a specific auction site is based the government of Japan is considering changes to the Marine Renewable Energy Act that governs the offshore wind auction process METI and MLIT published a call for comments on the proposed 3rd edition of the Operational Auction Guidelines for Occupancy in General Sea Areas (Operational Auction Guidelines) governing offshore wind projects Some of the key amendments that are proposed include changes to the evaluation of project schedules including proposed commercial operation dates and whether early dates will receive favourable consideration; derisking measures; deposits; and the issue of ‘zero premiums.’ Other changes that are being proposed include changes to the price adjustment mechanism; a measure for maintaining flexibility in project plans; changes to price evaluation (including the proposed definition of ‘prepremium level’); and site surveys to be provided through the Japan Oil White & Case also expects Round 4 auctions to take place in 2025 and agreed it is not yet clear which areas will be chosen for the Round 4 auctions; and what rule changes will be implemented for the Round 4 auctions but note METI and MLIT are still discussing the possible rule changes for the Round 4 auctions could include points awarded to early CODs “Bidders looking to participate in the Round 4 auctions will need to closely watch the discussions being undertaken at the joint meetings held by METI and MLIT,” they say The 30-day period for public comment ended on 30 December 2024 and the results of the consultation were not evident as this article was written but WFW says it is important the amendment process be concluded by the end of March 2025 (being Japan’s fiscal year end) for Round 4 to proceed smoothly in 2025 The results of Round 3 follow those for Round 2 and JERA and partners secured agreements to build offshore windfarms in Japan’s second offshore wind solicitation December 2024 also saw Vestas confirm it has secured a 315-MW order for the Oga Katagami Akita offshore wind project in Akita Prefecture The contract includes 21 V236-15.0 MW turbines as well as a long-term service agreement designed to ensure optimised performance of the assets and is Vestas’ first firm order for its V236-15.0 MW turbine in the Asia Pacific region and its first firm order for a project to be developed under the Japanese government’s offshore wind auction programme *Watson Farley & Williams analysis of the auction can be found here **White & Case’s analysis of the auction can be found here. 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The page may not be displayed properly if the JavaScript is deactivated on your browser Japanese version The city-owned bus operator TransJakarta introduced 200 new electric buses on Tuesday increasing its total number of electric vehicles to 300 TransJakarta CEO Welfizon Yuza said the addition will reduce carbon emissions by an estimated 420,000 tons annually “Electric buses currently account for 20 percent of our entire fleet We are confident that we will achieve a fully electric bus fleet by 2030,” Welfizon said during the launch ceremony at the National Monument Square in Jakarta He added that the larger EV fleet is expected to cut maintenance costs by up to 10 percent and reduce fuel spending by about 20 percent The 200 new electric buses were procured by members of the TransJakarta consortium “Sinar Jaya is a new operator that sourced 20 electric buses from VKTR Teknologi Mobilitas These are the first to be locally assembled,” Welfizon said All 200 electric buses will begin operating on Wednesday serving main routes across Greater Jakarta The Goheung Yuza and Pomegranate Festival started on Nov 13 at areas around Goheung Yuzu Park in Goheung Visitors can taste the city’s specialty Goheung yuja pomegranate juice drinking contest and more trot music concert and yuja quiz shows will be offered to its visitors as well Visitors of all ages are welcome and admission is free Detailed information and schedules of the festival can be found at https://tour.goheung.go.kr/tour/culture/festival/02.do The Seoul Lantern Festival is scheduled to be held at Gwanghwamun Square in Jongno-gu The annual festival will make the city even brighter with a number of large "hanji" (Korean traditional mulberry paper) lanterns and illuminated sculptures along the Cheonggye Stream from Dec Visitors will have a chance to enjoy the hanji lantern exhibition and appreciate different types of lanterns More information can be found at www.stolantern.com The Sonata of Light is a special 3D nighttime light show taking place at Oak Valley in Wonju the resort's promenade and golf course are turned into stages for a 3D light show at night The event offers an opportunity for visitors to enjoy the show while on a leisurely 40-minute stroll on the walking trail and tickets are 20,000 won for adults and 15,000 won for children Tickets can be booked on local e-commerce platforms Naver Booking and Tmon More information can be found at www.oakvalley.co.kr Herb Island Pink Muhly Festival runs through Nov The autumn season event of Herb Island features a romantic ambience created by the mesmerizing scenery of pink muhly Hands-on experiences with flowerpot decorating pink soap making and pumpkin carving are offered for visitors of all ages Every corner of Herb Island is an Instagram photo zone for festival participants Tickets cost 9,000 won for adults and 7,000 won for children under 17 Updates can be found at www.herbisland.co.kr Visitors can enjoy peak autumn foliage to the fullest in the eco-friendly arboretum Autumn lovers can stroll down the promenade and enjoy the crisp fall air along with some 4,000 different species of plants and trees Admission is 10,000 won for adults and 8,000 won for teenagers between 14 to 19 More information can be found at www.hwadamsup.com The plan to unify the candidacies of conservative People Power Party presidential candidate Kim Moon-soo and former Prime Minister Han Duck-soo faces a rocky road From booking beds to building AI: Yanolja Cloud CEO reimagines travel Amazon Prime sign deal to increase K-content access Korea mark 60 years of ties with sculpture Netflix's 'The Devil’s Plan' returns with star-packed season 2 Seoul to host inaugural 'MyK Festa' in June 'Smile at me': Cancer-fighting senior influencer inspires with strength Yoo Seung-ho returns to stage as Brutus in reimagining of 'Julius Caesar' [Photo News] Korea gears up to celebrate Buddha's birthday Respect wanes: Teaching no longer highly coveted job in S Lee 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Center’s Rural Health Education and Services aims to showcase the beauty of Kansas through photographs Two new categories highlight the 2022 Rural Kansas Photo Contest including “On the Farm” and a special category just for youth ages 13 to 17 to share their best photographs The contest, sponsored by Rural Health Education and Services at the University of Kansas Medical Center commemorates what makes Kansas such a special space the contest had only been open to photographers ages 18 and over marketing and resource manager of Rural Health Education and Services said she’s been fielding questions for years about adding a youth category “Each year I receive inquiries about having youth participate in the contest,” Yuza said To maintain the privacy of the minors who want to enter their photos parents or guardians will need to enter on their behalf The contest is now open and accepting entries until Oct For details about each category, visit the contest categories page. To enter photos, visit the contest page and choose submit photos The second new category celebrates all things related to farms and ranches “Some of our past contest winners had also suggested this as a possible category,” Yuza explained Farming is such an important industry to our state First-place winners in all categories except the youth category will receive $75 and second-place finishers will receive $35 One grand prize winner will be published as the cover image of the January 2023 “Kansas Country Living” magazine Winners also will be invited to submit their photos for a 2023 “Beauty in Kansas” wall calendar and proceeds from the sales are funneled back into the Rural Kansas Photography Contest “Last year was the first year for the calendar,” Yuza said and photographers enjoyed having their photos featured so we plan on doing it again this year.” Yuza said contest entries increase each year a hefty bump from the contest’s first go-round in 2006 “The contest has really grown in popularity and our collection of entries has grown to nearly 10,000 images,” she said Because Rural Health Education and Services is tasked with recruiting health care workers to Kansas the office needed to showcase the wonders of the state and its people to recruits who have never been to Kansas The photo contest was one way to gain exceptional Kansas images The office draws upon the collection to decorate its offices and clinics “We also use them in our marketing material to feature Kansas as a great place for health care providers to live “There’s power behind the testimony of people who live in Kansas but there’s also a lot of power behind these images of life in our state.” 913-617-8698khawes@kumc.edu NEWS AND MEDIA RELATIONS We use cookies to analyze our traffic & provide social media features. Visit the KU Medical Center Privacy Statement for more information By closing this window & browsing this site Heavy rain has continued to lash northeastern Japan and has triggered river flooding and landslides prompting the weather agency to issue downpour warnings at the highest level in parts of Yamagata Prefecture on Thursday The Japan Meteorological Agency issued the heavy rain emergency warnings for two municipalities in Yamagata -- Sakata and Yuza -- at around 1 p.m. while over 20,000 households in the areas and a third municipality were urged by local governments to take immediate action to protect lives The agency downgraded the highest-level warnings issued to Sakata and Yuza at 8:10 a.m More than 100 millimeters of rain fell in the two municipalities and their vicinities during an hour through 9:00 a.m. a river in Yurihonjo burst its banks in the early hours of Thursday One person man has gone missing following a landslide at a roadwork site in Yuzawa The Yurihonjo municipal government issued a warning at the highest level to over 1,200 households in the city urging them to take prompt action to ensure safety The agency expects the unstable weather conditions to continue through Friday moist air flowing toward a rainy season front lingering over the country said that Yamagata Shinkansen bullet train services between JR Fukushima and Shinjo stations will be suspended due to the heavy rain 3 confirmed dead in landslide in western Japan To have the latest news and stories delivered to your inbox Simply enter your email address below and an email will be sent through which to complete your subscription Please check your inbox for a confirmation email Thank you for reaching out to us.We will get back to you as soon as possible Japan Accelerates Offshore Wind with Projects Involving BP The country’s third round solicitation had run during the half of 2024 and was being closely followed in the industry Japan attracted Iberdrola and RWE for projects The winners of this round included BP and JERA which separately have announced plans to combine their operations as well as participation in the consortiums from Marubeni The winners were selected jointly by Japan’s Ministry of Economy Trade and Industry and the Ministry of Land The Ministries highlight the experience of the companies including JERA which has projects in Taiwan and Europe and partner Green Power Investment Co which managed the entire process for the Ishikari Bay New Port Offshore Wind Farm which started operation in May 2024 with 112 MW and Wind Farm Tsugaru which started operations in January 2024 with a capacity of 122 MW The two projects are among the largest in the country currently Both the projects selected in this next round are for fixed-bottom wind farms which will be placed closer to shore Japan’s offshore topography limits the opportunities for fixed-bottom wind farms with the expectation that it will need to deploy floating wind farms to reach its power goals One project will be located in the Sea of Japan offshore of Aomori Prefecture in the northern part of Japan’s main island of Honshu It will consist of 41 turbines manufactured by Siemens Gamesa with a total capacity of 615 MW making it one of the largest offshore wind power generation projects in Japan The Tsugaru Offshore Energy Consortium consists of JERA Slightly further to the south also on the Sea of Japan offshore of Yuza Town in Yamagata Prefecture the second project will consist of 30 Siemens Gamesa turbines for a total capacity of 450 MW The Yamagata Yuza Offshore consortium consists of Marubeni The sites were selected by the government in October 2023 The ministries report the two projects will each start operations in June 2030 The country’s goal is for 10 GW by 2030 and 45 GW by 2040 from offshore wind supported by KU Medical Center Rural Health Education and Services a stellar sunset and an exhausted squirrel were just some of the winners of the 2022 Rural Kansas Photo Contest The contest, sponsored by Rural Health Education and Services (RHES) at the University of Kansas Medical Center commemorates what makes Kansas such a special place.  On Nov more than 800 people voted in this year’s contest either via online or in person at National Rural Health Day receptions in Kansas “Our audience has grown over the years,” said Jenifer Yuza we’ve increased communication about contest dates new categories and voting opportunities.” 248 photographers entered 995 different photos into competition New to the 2022 contest were two categories — “On the Farm” and a special category just for youth ages 13 to 17 to share their best photographs 33 teen photographers submitted 57 entries for judging “There were some amazing photographs and we are so happy that they took the initiative to enter this first year,” Yuza said “The photos were so good that we ended up with eight finalists in that category instead of the usual six finalists.” the youth category will be back for the 2023 contest The other new category of “On the Farm” received the second-most entries of any other category except Sun “Our community jumped at the chance to showcase farm 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Having held curatorial positions at the National Gallery of Victoria, the National Gallery of Australia, and the Heide Museum of Modern Art he has curated and co-curated over 25 exhibitions In 1994 he curated the exhibition Don't Leave Me This Way: Art in the Age of AIDS at the National Gallery of Australia At a time when fear of AIDS was at its peak it was - and still is - the first exhibition on the subject to be held at a national gallery anywhere in the world The gallery had expected less than a tenth of that number to attend the exhibition; but in Ted’s own words "what [the exhibition] turned out to be was an incredible touch point that gave everyone who had been touched by the disease a place to go and express their emotion and to find a cathartic outlet to express what they had gone through and has been actively involved in the mentoring of developing curators he has given public lectures around the country in both metropolitan and regional areas The International Council of Museums Australia has praised Ted as "Australia’s pre-eminent curator in international art" scholarly approach and easy communication style has seen many significant exhibitions developed and presented to Australian audiences that have enchanted and enlightened academic and general audiences alike." he was awarded a Knighthood from the French government L'Ordre des Arts et des Lettres (Order of Arts and Letters) in recognition of his significant contribution to the field of art As an Honorary Senior Fellow in the School of Culture and Communication Ted has also been an active contributor to the Faculty of Arts he has been a regular volunteer guest speaker at University events and has contributed to numerous University and Faculty of Arts publications For an individual who has made an outstanding long-term and internationally-recognised contribution to their field of endeavour Joanna Murray-Smith is the 2019 recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award for her outstanding contribution to the arts community as Australia's most successfully produced female playwright Joanna has forged a hugely successful writing career working across multiple genres including theatre Joanna’s stage works have been regularly performed by many Australian companies - the Melbourne to name a few - but have also found audiences around the world Her plays appear regularly on the West End have been staged at the National Theatre in London and on Broadway and have been performed in over two dozen languages Joanna has been recognised by numerous prestigious Australian literary awards including the Commonwealth Medal for Services to Playwriting and the inaugural Mona Brand Award for Screen and Stage Writing She has won Green Room Awards and AWGIE (Australian Writers' Guild) Awards been long-listed for the Miles Franklin Award the International IMPAC Dublin Literary Award and the International Susan Blackburn Play Award Joanna contributes to writing communities locally and internationally by sharing her knowledge with aspiring writers through workshops and masterclasses She has lectured at UCLA and at the New York Stage and Screen Festival speaks frequently to school students studying her plays as part of the high school curriculum Joanna was made a Vice Chancellor's Fellow at the University of Melbourne in recognition of her standing in the arts community performers and directors at the University of Melbourne about creative responsibility as well as on the fundamentals of creative writing She also mentored students on their individual writing projects For an individual who has demonstrated outstanding leadership in business Kon Karapanagiotidis OAM is the CEO and founder of the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre (ASRC) and a fierce advocate for rights of people seeking asylum Growing up in a small Victorian country town in the 70s and 80s as part of a Greek working-class family These early experiences - and learning about his grandparents’ experiences as refugees fleeing the Pontic genocide in Anatolia - ignited in Kon a passion for human rights Kon founded the not-for-profit Asylum Seeker Resource Centre at the age of 28 Kon had discovered that asylum seekers in the community were living without basic support he started a new charity as part of an educational project - a student-run food bank launched from a small Footscray shopfront with food donated from local businesses The ASRC started that same year, in 2001. In Kon’s own words: "I started with a simple vision: I wanted to create a place of hope and welcome where no one was turned away. A centre that stood for justice, that was willing to be at the coalface when and where it mattered for people. Where dreams of freedom burned brightly in the hearts of all who entered." Eighteen years later, the ASRC is the largest independent human rights organisation for refugees and people seeking asylum in Australia providing not only food and material aid, but support services, primary health services, and education and employment programs. Without any government funding, each year it advocates for, supports and empowers over 4,600 people seeking asylum. MENUFASHION5 New K-Beauty Ingredients You Need to Know NowFrom truffle oil sticks to birch juice sleeping masks as they shift their focus away from concealing and more on taking care of the skin at the root By tackling major skincare concerns of minimizing pores and achieving a youthful and hydrated glow Korea’s innovative and progressive ingredients make it possible to achieve such And as Seoul Fashion Week comes to an end who takes regular trips to Korea to do research has found plenty of new products on the market From truffle oil sticks to birch juice sleeping masks “Truffle is a luxurious ingredient that contains an enzyme called Superoxide Dismutase (SOD) which helps isolates free radicals and prevents them from damaging the skin This results in smoother skin and reduces fine lines and wrinkles Truffle can be found in K-beauty brands such as Skinfood and Neogen.” NEOGEN White Truffle Serum In Oil Drop, $35, sokoglam.com; NEOGEN White Truffle Laycure Oil Stick, $24, sokoglam.com citrus fruit grown in Eastern Asia that looks like a miniature grapefruit This ancient ingredient is also used medicinally most commonly used in hot baths to help soothe and soften dry Yuza also contains a high concentration of vitamin C this fruit stimulates collagen production and serves as an anti-aging ingredient Yuza can be found in K-beauty brands such as Erborian and Skinfood.” Erbonian Yuza Sorbet Night Reinforced Nighttime Emulsion, $55, sephora.com; Skinfood Yuja Water C Whitening Ampoule In Serum, $39, theskinfood.us Pearl : “Pearl is a superstar ingredient that is known for its ability to be highly soothing making it a great option for dry and sensitive skin types You’ll often find pearls listed as “pearl extract” or “pearl powder” in ingredient lists It’s also a very powerful antioxidant (which means it shields the skin from harmful free radicals) and is known for its ability to stimulate collagen regeneration Pearl can be found in K-beauty brands such as Klavuu Klavuu Pure Pearlsation Revitalizing Facial Cleansing Foam, $30, sokoglam.com; Klavuu White Pearlsation Revitalizing Pearl Treatment Toner, $40, sokoglam.com Birch Juice: “Birch juice is being tapped as the next “coconut water” for the skin thanks to it’s abundance of amino acids helps your skin retain moisture and maintain a positive oil-moisture balance in the skin and it’s increasingly replacing water in many Korean beauty products Birch juice can be found in K-beauty brands such as Missha and ENature.” Enature Birch Juice Hydro Sleeping Pack, $30, sokoglam.com; Enature Birch Juice Hydro Essence Skin, $39,sokoglam.com Ginseng: “Ginseng is one of the most popular ingredients used in hanbang cosmetics also known as Korean traditional medicinal cosmetics and as a skin-firming and anti-aging agent Ginseng can be found in brands such as Skinfood Erborian Elixir au Ginseng Youth Micellar Emulsion Essence, $110, sephora.com; Missha Misa Cho Bo Yang Eye Cream, $35, sokoglam.com Related: The Beauty Secrets of Supermodels Record-breaking rainfall in the northern Tohoku region has left one person dead at least three people missing and thousands displaced JR East shinkansen services between the cities of Yamagata and Shinjo remain suspended due to the heavy rain while the Akita Shinkansen is running normally.googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1499653692894-0'); }); Rain began hammering the northern region of Japan on Tuesday mainly in the northern Shonai and Mogami regions of Yamagata Prefecture Precipitation in the town of Mamurogawa reached approximately 430 millimeters by Friday morning with around 300 mm recorded in the city of Sakata Sponsored contents planned and edited by JT Media Enterprise Division. Jakarta. Municipally-owned land transportation company Transportasi Jakarta, or TransJakarta, has acquired 100 electric buses throughout this year and plans to buy more in the coming years. Transjakarta President Director Welfizon Yuza said over the weekend that 74 electric buses had entered services while the remaining 26 will become operational later this month.  “TransJakarta functions to reduce traffic loads by encouraging people to switch from their vehicles to this public transport,” Welfizon said during a visit to Thousand Island Regency.  By using electric vehicle fleets, TransJakarta also reduces air pollution, he added. The daily number of TransJakarta passengers averages 1.1 million and is expected to grow with the arrival of electric buses. The company is also renovating 45 bus stations across the capital city to accommodate more passengers at a cost of Rp 600 billion ($38.7 million). TransJakarta has targeted to replace 50 percent of its entire fleet with electric buses by 2027, before going full electric by 2030, when it aims to operate 10,000 buses. To make sure you never miss out on your favourite NEW stories, we're happy to send you some reminders Click 'OK' then 'Allow' to enable notifications A The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom day one PC port is already in the works The release of the Breath of the Wild sequel for Nintendo Switch is nearly upon us and fans of Hyrule are getting their sticks ready to beat down the first Kokoro that crosses their path You would normally think that it would only be Nintendo Switch fans that are eagerly awaiting its release but you’d be wrong because PC gamers are too Check out the latest trailer for the game below When talking to PC Gamer the lead developer of the Yuza emulation software Bunnei revealed that plans are afoot to bring Tears of the Kingdom to PC on the same day as it launches on Nintendo Switch “We anticipate that there will be significant attention on Switch emulation in the lead-up to the Tears of the Kingdom release,” Bunnei explained It’s not a secret that Nintendo doesn't like sharing its content, whether it's non-profit or at the expense of the Japanese giant. Just ask the unfortunately named Gary Bowser who owes Nintendo $14 million Asked whether they’d be concerned with Nintendo coming at Yuza emulator creators with an army of lawyers Bunnei does not seem to be all that worried about that possibility “We are not concerned as emulating the Switch is completely legal and we have successfully navigated many high-profile Nintendo releases in the past.” On the topic of whether Tears of the Kingdom might encounter any issues ensuring that it's ready for a day one launch “If TotK doesn't deviate too much from BotW it's possible that we may not encounter any significant issues with some recent titles such as Pokémon and Xenoblade it took us some time to work out major issues we cannot be certain about TotK until it's released.” If I were to take an educated guess, it’s clear that Bunnei has all the intentions of bringing Tears of the Kingdom to PC emulation the day it launches on Switch so we wouldn't be surprised if there’s a delay The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom has a release date of 12 May 2023 Topics: Nintendo Switch, PC, The Legend Of Zelda, Nintendo Japanese version 59-year-old Hjh Yusnani sold her first curry puff in December 2016 she routinely sells 1,000 a night at Pasar Pelbagai Barangan Gadong Next year Hjh Yusnani Hj Yussof (main picture R) will turn 60 and retire from a decades long career in the civil service But instead spending her final year winding down quietly she’s rising before dawn to shift her puff pastry business – less than a year old – to the next level Sharing a stall with a distant nephew at the Pasar Pelbagai Barangan Gadong (PPBG) Dapur Yuza on a good night can now clear 1,000 puffs but it was only months ago when the 59-year-old mother of two struggled to sell even a 100 at Bandarkuceria “I had zero experience in business,” Yusnani openly admits “I wasn’t an experienced chef either But I knew that I needed to take action now to build something that could support my family once I retired.” Inspired by a new wave of young Bruneian businesses setting up every weekend along the streets of the capital and driven by the need to continue funding her son studying university in Kuala Lumpur Hjh Yusnani rose at 2.30am on a Sunday last December and headed to Bandarkuceria to reserve herself a prime spot “I can do this,” she told herself positively and had practiced diligently for several months But as the kiss of the morning sun turned to a scorching heat by mid-day Yusnani had barely sold $100 worth of product “I’ll have better luck next time,” she thought Yusnani knew she had to do something to change She cut her pastries up into small pieces and spread it across a long tray and began to walk the capital “To outsiders it may not be a big deal but my heart was beating very fast,” said Yusnani I had never put myself out like this before I even felt that it was memalukan (shameful) to do this.” Yusnani mustered enough courage to execute the public began to trial the free samples When expressions of slight surprise started to appear Yusnani would point out the directions to their booth Yusnani has always intended to market Dapur Yuza’s puff to be different to the standard curry puff – typically a pastry shell encasing a thick mixture of curried chicken and potatoes that’s either baked or deep fried but none of my fillings are curry based,” said Yusnani Instead the 59-year-old uses mixtures of chicken beef and cheese to create fillings that have more in common with western meat pot pies although the pastry’s exterior looks much like the standard curry puff she took a trip to Kota Kinabalu to attend an entrepreneurship course – Intensif Magnet Kekayaan & Kejayaan – that’s becoming increasingly popular amongst local grassroots businesses who was previously working the stall with a friend who was later able to secure a job in the government “The Pasar is a fantastic place to start a (food and beverage) business,” she said “We’ve done really well since opening here It’s a lot of fun to meet all the visitors; sometimes who are tourists as well as Bruneians who come from Tutong and Belait But we also have to be serious and professional – I believe the difference between a real business and a hobby – is that you cannot show up one day Dapur Yuza and Feez Kitchen are located at stall C29 of the Pasar Pelbagai Barangan Gadong To learn more follow @dapuryuza and @feez_kitchen_bn on Instagram To get in touch with Yusnani contact +6737119559 By Aaron Sseruyigo listening to music is an activity that they participate in on a daily basis.  listening to Spirit-filled music that speaks life can give you inspiration to keep fighting the good fight of faith What started with an individual singing and writing his own church songs has now become a big music ministry collaborating with worship leaders pastors and song writers of different arenas all bound by a common goal of giving a voice for the generation that is passionate about God and addressing society needs The multiple award winning music and worship ministry group based in Kampala Uganda has transcended all boundaries to be embraced by a wide variety of gospel music lovers “It’s not so much the music that’s important but the purpose behind the music,” says Dr He further believes that their lyrics are the product of divine inspiration through the Holy Spirit “We see ministry as a mantle to not only lead people to Jesus but also to be teachers of God’s word,” says Dr and sometimes those songs end up being an act of worship for us,” he adds 2019 recognized and awarded during the Viga Music Awards ceremony at Serena Hotel in Kampala They were voted Best Duo/Band/Group of the year 2019 Muwanguzi received a nod for the Afri-Song Artist of the year 2019 award “Winning at the Viga Music Awards 2019 has been a miracle of its kind: it came at a time when we had just released our new songs; “Yuza Eggulu” “Mulimu Ekipya” and “Praising You Jehovah (Tenda)” yet they had not yet received as much acclamation as expected even though Wilsongs is generally loved within and across borders,” Dr Wilson told Uganda Christian News “While winning awards is not the major aim with this victory GOD has literally lifted us miles into the sky We feel like stars shining high and bright is that God has a lot in store for us and for our family I would like to thanks my wife and children my Pastor Ben Ochola who has been my great inspiration the gospel music fraternity and our fans out there,” he said Wilsongs has traveled on invitation to a number of places on various occasions and general concerts to make music performance and lead worship ceremonies and churches; ranging from introductions Among the high profile places they have performed in are National theatre and many Churches around the country and across borders include Parklands Baptist Church (Nairobi) Wilsongs was blessed to be one of the regular ministers in one of the greatest Holy Spirit revivals in the history of the church Dewi Elvia Muthiariny Petir Garda Bhwana TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The acting technical director of bus operator PT Transportasi Jakarta (Transjakarta), Welfizon Yuza, said a total of 29 new routes of Jak Lingko the public minivan or locally known as angkot will be integrated with the Transjakarta bus “We want people to get transportation access that is integrated with Jak Lingko in every 500 meters,” said Yuza on Jalan Sabang He explained that the route increase will be followed by a rising number of public minivan supported by dozens of operators in cooperation with Transjakarta The bus operator will add more 150 units for the integrated routes Transjakarta strived to operate 1,441 micro units this year or add some 300 units from the current amount at 1,170 units Yuza went on to say that all operators required to meet the Transjakarta standards such as operating new minivan and the reparation must be handled with brand holder agents (APM) “Operators are not allowed to fixing.” Vasectomy for Social Assistance? 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Cyber Law Expert Warns of Worldcoin's Biometric Dangers Samsung to Open Galaxy AI-Driven Pop-Up Restaurant in Portugal BMKG Reports M5.4 Earthquake Striking Tomini Bay; No Tsunami Threats day out Hj Yuza continues his family’s near 70-year tradition of selling satay Through a haze of smoke I greet Hj Yuza Hj Shamsuddin of Salim’s Satay a portly man in his late 40s as he deftly manages over 50 sticks of skewered meat on a narrow grill likely to be just under a metre long at the all-new Gadong night market I’ll be with you when I am done with the grilling,” he greeted back along with his sisters and his 15-year-old son have been there at their square since 3.30pm They take turns grilling and selling satay never abating until all 2000 sticks of flavourful beef and chicken – sold at three-sticks-a-dollar – are gone He keeps a watchful eye on the sizzling meat; brushing it with oil to make sure that the outer skin crisps while the inside is kept sweet You won’t mistake him for anything but a master of his craft The roots of Salim’s Satay go far back as 1948 – starting as nothing more than a man trying to make ends meet Salim Damit would sell satay door to door on foot selling to enthusiastic customers who bought from him as a regular routine the mode of transport shifted from foot to bicycle then car and finally a spot at the market in the capital His children took over the business when he passed and they too passed it onto their children – which includes Hj Yuza – creating an unbroken tradition lasting close to 70 years I don’t stop until it’s all done,” said Hj Yuza as he takes off his mask “I’ve never really thought that I would do anything else really I wanted to continue the tradition and keep it going.” Hj Yuza first got his hands on the grill at 10 and while Salim’s Satay has also expanded to stalls in Tutong and Serusop he credits his grandfather and his mother for laying the groundwork for a brand that has proven its ability to endure the test of time Perhaps it’s only fitting that they occupy stall A01 at the new night market – known formally as Pasar Pelbagai Barang Gadong Considering Salim’s legacy – I have to ask: what makes a good satay “You have to be consistent with the spices and marinade,” he says How well it’s cooked – is up to each person’s preference but it is the spices he says “that carry the satay“ “What my late grandfather tasted (back then) But if you’ve ever manned a barbeque pit for more than 30 minutes – you’ll know that sweltering heat and the accompanying swirl of smoke can make the eyes water isn’t a joke And if your going to do it upwards of three hours a day you’re going to need a level of grit that the walls of an air-conditioned office cannot teach “I have taken short breaks before but it never feels quite right,” he said ruefully saying that he would miss the grill people look at what we’re doing and think that selling satay is easy money but the reality is that it is very “There is not even a guarantee that someone is going to buy your satay because you have to also get out there and create exposure to your product,” he continued For brands that are already established – it’s more about keeping the taste consistent and showing up – even when on those days where you aren’t feeling 100 per cent “Most important of all is that you have to truly love what you’re doing,” he told me we wind down our chat and his family members at the stall gets ready to pack up clean up and go home and rest before another day of grilling “I’ll probably keep on doing this until I die even as I pass this on to my son and daughters,” he said.