October 20, 2022 – Central African Republic News Gazette

October 20, 2022

132nd Canton Fair: Machinery and Hardware Products to Support Infrastructure Development

GUANGZHOU, China, Oct. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — The 132nd China Import and Export Fair, also known as Canton Fair, is highlighting a wide range of machinery equipment, hardware, and tool products from top Chinese enterprises in its virtual exhibition that kicked off on October 15. This exhibition gathered about 500 high-quality mechanical enterprises and exhibited over 17,000 large-scale machinery equipment, providing more choices for buyers of infrastructure projects around the world.

“As a leading international trade platform, the Canton Fair aims to promote trade cooperation between China and the rest of the world and support the accelerated development of infrastructure through a comprehensive exhibition of products and solutions,” said Liu Quandong, Deputy Director of the Foreign Affairs Office of the Canton Fair.

KITSEN Technologies Co., Ltd. is a leading low-carbon intelligent construction formwork manufacturer with multiple international certifications, 4 patents for invention in China, 52 utility model patents and over 100 design patents. Its 1+N construction formwork products provide a variety of solutions for green and low-carbon construction in the basement, tunnel, tower building, high-rise, road, bridge, port, ship, and plane.

Fujian Qunfeng Machinery Co., Ltd. is highlighting its “Supersonic” series intelligent block machines, an advanced product with a remote mobile control platform that can realize highly automated production of concrete products when deployed with a fully automatic assembly line. The “Supersonic,” which uses integrated electro-hydraulic technology, has a higher production capacity, higher efficiency, and greater adaptability than regular block machines.

The special vibration and distribution system of the equipment can meet the users’ needs for producing different products, including colored permeable pavers, standard bricks, (load-bearing, ordinary or split) blocks, grass-planting bricks, as well as roadside stones, slope embankment bricks, interlocking pavers, hydraulic blocks, and more.

Positec Technology (China) Co., Ltd. is featuring its brushless rotary hammer (22V, 22mm) with improved efficiency and productivity. The brushless motor coupled with the 19.5mm-large cylinder, delivers smooth and superior performance with the best drilling range of 6-10mm that can be applied in various scenarios.

The product also has a double protection mechanism with G-TEC innovative smart anti-twisting technology. When hard objects such as rebar are encountered during drilling, the angular acceleration sensor on the control circuit board will detects large-angle deflection and the tool stops immediately to avoid twisting. The electronic clutch tripping technology has an intelligent chip controlled sensor for large current, adding on to the safety assurances.

Infrastructure equipment comes in many different types, as technology constantly develops towards low-carbon energy saving, intelligent automation, and meeting current needs in sustainable construction.

For more innovative infrastructure products and solutions at Canton Fair, please register via https://www.cantonfair.org.cn/en-US/register/index?utm_source=rwyx#/foreign-emailor contact caiyiyi@cantonfair.org.cn.

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October 20, 2022October 21, 2022

Third Committee Deplores Upswing in Missing Persons Worldwide, Ongoing Reprisals against Human Right Defenders in Its Continuing Human Rights Discussion

Measures to address reprisals against civil society actors and human rights defenders, the frightening increase in missing persons and the impact of unilateral coercive measures on already lagging economies were among topics addressed today by the Third Committee (Social, Humanitarian and Cultural), as it held a debate on the promotion and protection of human rights.

The representative of Ireland, speaking on behalf of 78 countries and the European Union, in its capacity as observer, stressed that the world owes a debt to civil society actors and human rights defenders who cooperate with the United Nations in exposing human rights abuses. Condemning all acts of intimidation or reprisal committed against those who have come forward, he said countries must promote a safe environment for civil society, emphasizing that all reprisals by State or non-State actors must be reported.

Addressing missing persons, the representative of Cyprus said that following Türkiye’s military invasion on her country, some 50 per cent of missing persons in Cyprus are still unknown. She urged the Government of Türkiye to fully disclose all information from its military archives, ensuring that the Committee of Missing Persons has unhindered access to all military areas in the occupied part of Cyprus.The representative of Türkiye rejected baseless allegations against her country. Noting that atrocities against Turkish Cypriots are well documented in archives, she opposed the view of invasion and occupation, referring to the legitimate intervention of the island, carried out according to the Treaty of Guarantee. On missing persons, she said Greece’s delegate opted to ignore Turkish Cypriots that went missing between 1963 and 1974 due to the systematic ethnic cleaning campaign against them.

On unilateral coercive measures, China’s delegate, speaking on behalf of 25 countries, stressed that they exacerbate hardships and humanitarian challenges in developing countries. Noting that their imposition during the ongoing COVID‑19 pandemic impedes targeted Governments from accessing and delivering necessary goods and life-saving assistance, he called on States to cease such practices.

In a similar vein, the representative of South Africa defined unilateral coercive measures as attempts by powerful States to coerce others, disregarding their far-reaching impact on the population of these countries. Several delegates pointed to human rights violations in Ukraine following the Russian Federation’s invasion, stressing the importance of accountability. The Ukrainian representative highlighted work by the Independent International Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine, which concluded that an array of war crimes, violations of human rights and international humanitarian law have been committed there.Calling on all partners to enhance efforts to bring perpetrators to justice, he welcomed Human Rights Council country visits to document human rights violations suffered in his country, stressing the importance of continuing a monitoring presence there.

Highlighting her country’s centuries-long tradition of good neighbourly coexistence with a plethora of cultures and religions, the Russian Federation’s delegate condemned the aggressive Russophobia unleashed in recent months by many Western States. Further, countries of the European Union have introduced visa restrictions on Russians, subjecting them to collective punishment, while the most despicable and radical figures in the West are openly flaunting their plans to destroy the Russian identity, she said.

Speakers also emphasized the need to understand and respond to early warning signs in preventing atrocity crimes, and the impact of climate change on human rights, particularly in small developing States.They also underscored the importance of decriminalizing all sexual orientations and gender identities globally as well as to respect the bodily autonomy of women and girls.

Also speaking today were the representatives of Costa Rica (on behalf of the Group of Friends of the Responsibility to Protect), Timor-Leste (on behalf of the LGBTI Core Group), Czechia, on behalf of the European Union, in its capacity as observer, as well as other countries, Belize (on behalf of the Caribbean Community), Liberia, Liechtenstein, Dominican Republic (on behalf of the Central American Integration System), Venezuela, Singapore, Switzerland, Poland, Saudi Arabia, Philippines, Colombia, Mexico, United Kingdom, India, Israel, Honduras, Malaysia, Thailand, Qatar, Armenia, Austria, Cameroon, Belarus, Cuba, Greece, El Salvador, Argentina, Belgium, Czechia, Mauritania, Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, Uruguay, Burkina Faso, United Arab Emirates, Norway, Kuwait, Sweden, Nigeria, Rwanda, Algeria, Mozambique, Panama, Brunei Darussalam, Guatemala, Republic of Moldova, Australia, Zimbabwe, Viet Nam, Timor-Leste, Nepal, Syria and Chile. An observer for the Holy See also spoke.

Source: UN General Assembly

October 20, 2022October 21, 2022

South Africa: Calls for tighter laws to protect youth from smoking

PRETORIA, South African policy makers have been encouraged to tighten legislation for smokers, as there are new products on the market targeting young people, which could lead to addiction problems.

The draft Control of Tobacco and Electronic Delivery Systems Bill (the Tobacco Bill), which is currently before Parliament, seeks to strengthen public health protection measures and places South Africa on a path to a comprehensive implementation of the World Health Organisation Framework Convention on Tobacco Control.

The Bill, if passed, will institute smoke-free indoor public and certain outdoor places, ban the sale of cigarettes through vending machines; introduce plain packaging with graphic health warnings/pictorials; ban display at point of sale, and regulate as well as control Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENDS) and Non-Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENNDS).

According to the Global Adult Tobacco Survey (GATS), 74% of adults smokers in South Africa started smoking as teenagers (by the time they were 19 years old), while 18% of adult smokers started before they were 15 years, and 43% by 16 years.

The survey is a global standard for systematically monitoring adult tobacco use (including smoking, vaping and e-cigarettes) and tracking key tobacco control indicators.

“We know that these products are not supposed to be accessible to persons younger than 18 years so how come the average age of smoking initiation in South Africa is 17.6 years? It is because a lot is happening in terms of some regulatory loopholes that need to be tightened so that young people can be protected.

“Many young people who start smoking do not understand the harms of these products and this is why we need to make sure that the law is strong and focused on protecting children.

“We know that many people who start on nicotine, who are drug users today, started with cigarettes so any regulatory gap is costly in all ramifications to the country,” South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) Specialist Scientist at the Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drug Research Unit, Dr Catherine Egbe, said on Wednesday.

She said the many young people who start smoking do not understand the dangers of these products, which makes it more important for lawmakers to tighten legislation to protect young people.

Egbe was discussing the key finding of the GATS during the Department of Health’s Tobacco Control, which found that tobacco use in South Africa among persons that are 15 years and older is at a 29.4% prevalence rate; which means the smoking prevalence rate is 25.8% and the smokeless tobacco prevalence rate is 4.3%.

With the study showing that the prevalence of the e-cigarettes rate for people who have used it stands at 6.2% and for the current e-cigarettes use the figure stands at 2.2%, Egbe expressed concern that the spaces that offer e-cigarettes, as they are not regulated and they target young people.

“We need to be careful about these products because the target is to recruit young people to be nicotine addicts. Once young people are hooked on e-cigarettes they will progress to using tobacco.

“Traditional smoked products are mostly used by ages 45 – 64 years, while the emerging products are mostly used by young adults aged 15 – 24 years.

“In terms of waterpipe/hubbly bubbly smoking, the overall prevalence is 3.1% and for e-cigarettes, the prevalence rate is at 2.2%,” Egbe said.

The survey found that smokers, who made an attempt to quit within the last year, was at 40.5%; current smokers, who planned to or were thinking about quitting 65.7%; smokers advised by a healthcare provider is 42.9% and former daily smokers was at 10.6%.

The data collection took place from 17 May until 1 September 2021using face-to-face interviews.

Source: Nam News Network

October 20, 2022October 21, 2022

Millions of Ukrainians Beyond Reach, as Russia Blocks UN Aid Access in Areas it Controls

The top United Nations official in Ukraine says as winter approaches, millions of people are beyond the reach of humanitarians in non-government-controlled areas and are likely in need of assistance.

“And it’s a fact that we regularly request access across the front line from both countries and unfortunately, the Russian Federation has not yet granted us that access,” Denise Brown, the U.N. resident and humanitarian coordinator in Ukraine told VOA in an interview. “It’s a purely humanitarian request, based on humanitarian imperative.”

Brown said they would continue to seek access to Russian-controlled areas in the south and east.

Ukraine’s large elderly population is also quite vulnerable, and her teams are trying to reach more communities in remote, rural areas through local organizations.

Winter is coming

Brown, who arrived in Ukraine to take up her post two-and-a-half months ago, is ramping up winterization assistance across the country. Her teams are helping communities repair heaters, fix damaged roofs and distribute mattresses, blankets and warm clothing. They are also reaching out to hospitals with backup generators and mobile heating kits.

Ukraine has harsh winters which begin in mid-November and run through mid-March. Average temperatures are around freezing and there is heavy snowfall.

Already suffering from Russia’s invasion, heating homes will be more difficult this year, as Russian drone and missile attacks have targeted critical infrastructure in recent days.

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has urged Ukrainians to conserve energy, as he estimates 30% of the country’s power stations have been destroyed in the past week.

“We have huge concerns, I have huge concerns, for what is going to happen over the winter,” Brown said. “We are not going to be able to cover all of the needs; we are really focusing on those communities closest to the front line, the most difficult to reach where people have really suffered from the war.”

Brown, who has worked for more than 25 years in emergency situations including in Iraq, Haiti, Somalia and the Central African Republic, says the U.N. is committed to staying and delivering.

The U.N. has appealed for $4.3 billion this year to assist Ukrainians, of which they have received nearly $3 billion, making it the second most funded appeal in the organization’s history (Yemen in 2019 received $3.6 billion). Next year’s needs assessment is being drawn up.

In addition to food, shelter and other assistance, the World Health Organization is working with Ukraine’s Ministry of Health to help provide psycho-social support to the estimated 10 million people who need it.

Brown says that includes people from soldiers who will be demobilized to traumatized children.

On a recent mission to the southern city of Mykolaiv, which has been the target of repeated Russian attacks, she spoke with the mayor.

“And the first thing he did was look me straight in the eye and say, ‘33 days of silence’ — 33 days of silence since the beginning of the war in February. What does that do then to children who every time they hear that [air raid] siren get stressed?” Brown said.

She says humanitarians provide a critical safety net for the stressed population.

“The war is not over. Our work is not done, and the population continues to have huge, huge needs,” she said.

Source: Voice of America

October 20, 2022

Nippon Express Europe Establishes Two New Subsidiaries in Morocco

– Move Aimed at Strengthening Automotive Industry-related Logistics Services –

TOKYO, Oct. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Nippon Express Europe GmbH (hereinafter “NX Europe”), a group company of NIPPON EXPRESS HOLDINGS, INC., has spun off two of its existing business locations in Morocco — the Morocco Branch and the Tanger Med Logistics Center — into subsidiary companies, newly establishing Nippon Express Morocco SARLAU this past July and Nippon Express Morocco Free Zone SARLAU in August. An opening ceremony was held in Tangier, northern Morocco, on September 26 to commemorate the founding of these two companies.

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– Purpose of spin-off
The Nippon Express Group’s business development in Morocco began in December 2017 in Casablanca with the creation of the Morocco Branch, which was followed by the opening of the Tanger Med Logistics Center in the Port of Tanger Med in June 2019 to provide air/ocean freight forwarding and logistics services.

Morocco is Africa’s second-largest automobile producer after South Africa, serving at the same time as a complementary country to Europe. It has for some time seen high demand for import/export, procurement, and sales logistics centered on the automobile industry, and an increasing number of automobile and automotive parts manufacturers are setting up plants in the country.

NX Europe has incorporated two of its business locations to further expand its own operations and reinforce its business infrastructure in support of its customers’ operations in Morocco. Making full use of its accumulated sales and operational know-how, the Nippon Express Group will accelerate its efforts on behalf of the automotive industry, positioned as a priority industry in the Group’s business plan.

The Nippon Express Group will be further expanding its logistics capabilities in Morocco and across the rest of Africa, both of which are expected to enjoy continuing growth, and aggressively moving into the African market by leveraging its global network and accrued advanced logistics know-how, all the while contributing to the development of its customers’ business activities.

More details: https://www.nipponexpress-holdings.com/en/press/2022/17-Oct-22-1.html

Nippon Express website: https://www.nipponexpress.com/

Nippon Express Group’s official LinkedIn account: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nippon-express-group/

October 20, 2022

LeddarTech leva tecnologia de software de fusão e percepção de dados brutos para eventos automotivos em Motor City Detroit em novembro

QUEBEC CITY, Oct. 19, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — A LeddarTech®, líder global no fornecimento da tecnologia de software ADAS e AD mais flexível, robusta e precisa, tem o prazer de anunciar sua participação em dois eventos automotivos importantes em Detroit, Michigan, onde fará uma demonstração da sua solução única de fusão e percepção de sensores de dados brutos que permite a implantação em massa de soluções de direção autônoma ADAS LeddarVision.

A equipe técnica e de gestão da LeddarTech fará uma demonstração da sua tecnologia nesses dois próximos eventos:

American Automotive Summit – 1-2 de novembro – MGM Grand Detroit

A American Automotive Summit serve como uma plataforma anual para a troca de ideias sobre o impacto da dinâmica do mercado e das novas tecnologias para os atuais e futuros líderes automotivos. Faça contatos com mais de 150 colegas, conecte-se com expositores e aprenda com os principais influenciadores e executivos do setor envolvidos na fabricação, operação, design, engenharia, qualidade da cadeia de suprimentos e inovação.

Apresentação de Frantz Saintellemy, Presidente e COO da LeddarTech às 12h10 EST no dia 2 de novembro
Tópico: “Tecnologia de detecção e percepção – Desafios e soluções importantes para ADAS e AD”

Nesta apresentação, aprenda sobre a transição para veículos definidos por software e o papel da tecnologia de detecção e percepção nela.
Estande LeddarTech: 9
Marque uma reunião com a LeddarTech no evento

Tech.AD USA – 13-15 de Novembro – The Henry Hotel Detroit

A Tech.AD USA é a principal plataforma de intercâmbio de conhecimentos da América do Norte, reunindo mais de 250 interessados com papel ativo no cenário da automação de veículos.

LeddarTech Apresenta: Tecnologia de fusão e percepção de sensores de dados brutos LeddarVision

Estande da LeddarTech Showcase: 1
Nossos experts em tecnologia demonstrarão como a tecnologia de fusão de dados brutos simplifica conjuntos de sensores complexos e elimina a dependência de hardware, para fornecer aos clientes a flexibilidade de escalar e fornecer rapidamente mais desempenho de ADAS e AD.
Veículo de Demonstração em Estrada LeddarCar ao Vivo
Disponibilidade limitada – para uma demonstração no mundo real do nosso software único que permite autonomia de Nível 2-5.

Fornecedores e OEMs automotivos de Nível 1-2: reserve uma demonstração do LeddarCar

Sobre a LeddarTech

Fundada em 2007, a LeddarTech é uma empresa de software ADAS e AD automotivo que oferece soluções abrangentes de fusão e percepção de dados brutos completos, para que os clientes resolvam desafios essenciais em toda a cadeia de valor.

A tecnologia de software de nível automotivo da LeddarTech, LeddarVision, é uma solução flexível, robusta, econômica e independente de sensores que oferece modelos ambientais 3D altamente precisos. Este software escalonável é compatível com todos os níveis de autonomia SAE com a aplicação de algoritmos de IA e visão computacional para fundir dados brutos de sensores empregados em aplicativos L2-L5. A LeddarTech usa a fusão de dados brutos para detectar obstáculos muito pequenos na estrada com melhores taxas de detecção e menos alarmes falsos do que as soluções legadas de “fusão de objetos”. Além disso, obstáculos não classificados também são detectados, proporcionando uma camada adicional de segurança ao veículo.

A LeddarTech é responsável por muitas inovações de aplicações de automotivos e de mobilidade avançadas, tendo mais de 140 capacidades aprimoradas de condução ADAS e autônomas com patentes concedidas ou em andamento.

Para mais informação sobre a LeddarTech, visite www.leddartech.com, LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook e YouTube.

Contato:
Daniel Aitken, Vice-Presidente, Marketing Global, Comunicações e Relacionamento com o Investidor, LeddarTech Inc.
Tel.: + 1-418-653-9000 ramal 232 daniel.aitken@leddartech.com

Contato de Relações com Investidores: InvestorRelations@leddartech.com
https://investors.leddartech.com/

Os logotipos Leddar, LeddarTech, LeddarSteer, LeddarEngine, LeddarVision, LeddarSP, LeddarCore, LeddarEcho, VAYADrive, VayaVision, XLRator e afins são marcas comerciais ou marcas comerciais registradas da LeddarTech Inc. e suas subsidiárias. Todas as outras marcas e nomes de produtos são ou podem ser marcas comerciais ou marcas comerciais registradas usadas para identificar produtos ou serviços de seus respectivos proprietários.

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October 20, 2022

Casio to Release Eric Haze Collaboration Watch Celebrating G-SHOCK 40th Anniversary

Commemorative Anniversary Logo Engraved on Case Back

TOKYO, Oct. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Casio Computer Co., Ltd. announced today the release of the latest addition to the G-SHOCK brand of shock-resistant watches. The GMW-B5000EH is a collaboration model created with the New York-based graffiti artist Eric Haze to mark the upcoming G-SHOCK 40th anniversary in April 2023.

Ever since the first G-SHOCK watch in 1983, the brand has established itself as unrivaled in durability and uniqueness of design. Bringing these qualities to collaborations in fashion, sports, art, music, and other cultural realms, G-SHOCK has become a favorite around the world.

Starting in 1999, New York-born artist and designer Eric Haze has collaborated frequently with G-SHOCK. In addition to designing the commemorative G-SHOCK anniversary logos and identities, Haze has collaborated on several G-SHOCK models. GMW-B5000EH and Band

The GMW-B5000EH is a shock-resistant timepiece designed in collaboration with Haze to commemorate the 40th anniversary of G-SHOCK. The first collaboration model with a full-metal design, this watch is based on the GMW-B5000D, which inherits the design of the very first G-SHOCK, and has a band featuring signature Haze artwork. Black IP is applied to the stainless steel band, which is then overlaid with laser-engraved patterns of dots to reproduce the artist’s work in a chic monotone color scheme. When light is activated and 40th anniversary logo

The logo designed by Haze to commemorate the G-SHOCK 40th anniversary is engraved on the case back, and the Haze brand logo appears on the watch display when the light is activated. These and other special design features evoke a high-quality yet playful feel that makes this collaboration the perfect model to kick off the G-SHOCK 40th anniversary celebrations.

Eric Haze

Legendary New York artist and designer Eric Haze is one of the most sought after creatives in the worlds of contemporary design, street, and artists driven brand collaborations.

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October 20, 2022

Casio lance une montre en collaboration avec Eric Haze pour célébrer le 40e anniversaire de G-SHOCK

Logo anniversaire commémoratif gravé sur le dos du boîtier

TOKYO, 20 octobre 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Casio Computer Co., Ltd. a annoncé aujourd’hui le lancement de la dernière nouveauté de la marque de montres résistantes aux chocs G-SHOCK. La GMW-B5000EH est un modèle collaboratif créé avec le graffeur new-yorkais Eric Haze pour marquer le prochain 40e anniversaire de G-SHOCK en avril 2023.

Depuis la première montre G-SHOCK en 1983, la marque s’est imposée comme inégalée en termes de durabilité et de design unique. Apportant ces qualités à des collaborations dans la mode, le sport, l’art, la musique et d’autres domaines culturels, G-SHOCK est devenu un favori dans le monde entier.

Depuis 1999, l’artiste et designer new-yorkais Eric Haze collabore fréquemment avec G-SHOCK. En plus de concevoir les logos et identités commémoratifs de l’anniversaire de G-SHOCK, Haze a collaboré à plusieurs modèles G-SHOCK. GMW-B5000EH and Band

La GMW-B5000EH est une montre résistante aux chocs conçue en collaboration avec M. Haze pour commémorer le 40e anniversaire de G-SHOCK. Premier modèle de collaboration au design entièrement métallique, cette montre est basée sur la GMW-B5000D, qui hérite du design de la toute première G-SHOCK, et possède un bracelet orné d’une illustration Haze signature. Un revêtement noir est appliqué sur la bande en acier inoxydable, qui est ensuite recouverte de motifs de points gravés au laser pour reproduire le travail de l’artiste dans une palette de couleurs monochromes chic. When light is activated and 40th anniversary logo

Le logo conçu par Haze pour commémorer le 40e anniversaire de G-SHOCK est gravé sur le fond du boîtier et le logo de la marque Haze apparaît sur l’écran de la montre lorsque la lumière est activée. Ces caractéristiques de conception spéciales et d’autres évoquent une sensation de haute qualité avec une touche ludique qui fait de cette collaboration le modèle parfait pour lancer les célébrations du 40e anniversaire de G-SHOCK.

Eric Haze

Le légendaire artiste et designer new-yorkais Eric Haze est l’un des créateurs les plus recherchés dans le monde du design contemporain, de la rue et des collaborations de marques axées sur les artistes.

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October 20, 2022

Casio to Release Flare Red Models for G-SHOCK 40th Anniversary Kickoff

Evoking Solar Flares with Multicolor Laminated Bezel Featuring Phosphorescent Particles

TOKYO, Oct. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Casio Computer Co., Ltd. announced today the release of two new additions to the G-SHOCK brand of shock-resistant watches. In the runup to the G-SHOCK 40th anniversary in April 2023, Casio is looking to connect with each and every G-SHOCK fan through various activities, including releasing commemorative models and holding special events in various places around the world. Casio kicks this all off with the MTG-B3000FR and GWG-2040FR, two Flare Red anniversary models boasting the red G-SHOCK brand color in an intensely blazing solar flare design.

G-SHOCK got its start with a single-page plan to construct a watch that wouldn’t break, even if dropped. It debuted in 1983 with a shock-resistant construction that overturned conventional wisdom on the fragility of wristwatches.

The 40th anniversary Flare Red models, the MTG-B3000FR and GWG-2040FR, feature multicolor laminated bezels made with phosphorescent materials in the red G-SHOCK brand color. The design evokes solar flares, the massive eruptions of intense energy from the sun’s surface. Casio used a newly developed technique to laminate carbon and colored glass fiber sheets together and hew them into bezel form. Phosphorescent particles mixed into the glass fiber sheets create powerful designs that are stunning even in the dark. The bezel of every single watch has its own unique look, since the materials present a one-of-a-kind appearance depending on where in the lamination the bezel is hewn. MTG-B3000FR and GWG-2040FR

For the GWG-2040FR, phosphorescent particles are also mixed into the forged carbon of the lugs that connect the case to the band to create random patterns of wondrous glow-in-the-dark beauty.

The logo commemorating the G-SHOCK 40th anniversary, designed by world-renowned graffiti artist Eric Haze, is engraved on the case back. These timepieces also feature four stars to signify “40,” an extra-special touch for the first wave of models to commemorate 40 years of G-SHOCK innovation.

MTG-B3000FR bezel and GWG-2040FR bezel and lugs

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