A work-passionate Singaporean marine biologist ventured to Bintan, an island acclaimed for its glistening blue waters and white sand, to run some collaborative research. The itinerary packed with nothing but the initially planned project surprisingly went astray after she tried a local sea snail delicacy, and found herself in another timeline, another body, another life, where she assumed the name of Vinayaka, the Princess of Ajiva Bhagya Empire. However, being a part of the royal family was not all glitter and gold, as she arrived at the scene of an aggravated intrigue within the kingdom—not long after the Emperor’s guardian spirit of Gonggong had gone missing. There she found something bigger than the mystery of the mythical spirit and her desire to return home: human greed. This is a tale of the princess who fights against the thirst for power and strives to create a better fate for herself and those she holds dear to her heart. This is a tale of magic and friendship.
Esco Lifesciences Group is currently taking decisive steps toward sustainability at the core of its business operations. As a world-leading life sciences company, Esco has a diverse portfolio that includes manufacturing equipment for laboratories, biopharma, and IVF medical devices. With three manufacturing sites located in China, Lithuania, and Bintan, Indonesia, the Bintan site under PT Esco Bintan Indonesia (Esco Bintan) is Esco's largest manufacturing facility. This book aims to help readers understand the concept, history, and implementation of sustainability in business through an Indonesian lends, focusing on its application in Indonesia. Using Esco Bintan as a model, the book provides examples of how a company should and could implement sustainability in business.
A collection of photos documenting the Thailand Lab Expo in 2022.
Names serve as labels that represent the essence of an individual or entity, reflecting the values they hold dear. Throughout its history, Esco has remained steadfast in embracing the meaning embedded in its name. This book delves into the origins of Esco's name and its emblem, and illustrates the enduring ambition that the company continues to uphold with its identity.
The Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) is now a global pandemic and has been declared a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC). As the spread of COVID-19 continues, the World Health Organization (WHO) encourages communities to reduce close contact between individuals and to cancel any unnecessary mass gathering events. Countries around the globe are also implementing measures such as national lockdowns, class cancellations, restaurant closures, public transit suspensions, all nonessential businesses, and mandatory 14-day quarantines for those who traveled in highly affected countries. The official declaration of the pandemic by WHO has called on all countries to continue efforts that have been effective in limiting the number of cases and containment efforts aimed at inhibiting viral transmission.
