CHINA CMEC SIGNED MOAS WORTH RM7.6 BILLION GDV WITH GB ASIATIC VENTURES GROUP

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 28 (Bernama) -- GB Asiatic Ventures Group (GB) with its Strategic Partner - China Machinery Engineering Corporation (CMEC) and Archetype-Louis Berger Collaboration Group has entered into five MOAs (Memorandum of Agreements) with a Gross Development Value (GDV) of RM7.6 billion. The event is witnessed by Datuk Dr. Asharudddin Ahmad, representing the Minister at the Prime Minister Datuk Mah Siew Keong. According to GB Group’s Chairman Prof. Dr. Wong Kong Yew, the involvement of the company’s Strategic Partner CMEC in Malaysia and the region’s economy is a strategic direction for China intention to be part of the SDR (Special Drawing Rights) currency, joining US$, GBP, Yen and Euro$. Wong further explained that it is expected that the Chinese government and enterprises in the near future will be more aggressive in investing, taking equity position in foreign development projects. The five MOAs signed are EPC (Engineering, Procurement and Construction) agreements with up to 85% financing option. They are 71 storey Iconic Tower Project at Jalan Ampang near to KLCC, Kuala Lumpur, a 250 beds Private Specialist Medical Hospital in Precinct 5, Putrajaya, a 150 beds and mixed use facilities Private Medical Hospital in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, North Bali International Regional Airport, Bali, Indonesia and a Mixed Use Commercial Development with integrated LRT station at Wangsa Maju, Kuala Lumpur.

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Standing from left : Mr. Jason Nie - Manager of CMEC, Dato' Jason Ng - Group Executive Director of GB, Datuk Dr. Asharuddin Ahmad - Vice President of PGRM, Prof. Dr. Wong Kong Yew - Chairman of GB, Dato' Terry Chang - Director of GB. Seated from left : Dato' Eric Ng - Executive Deputy Chairman of GB, Mr. Zhang Qiyun - Director of Transtech, Mr. Cao Yuejun - Vice GM of CMEC, Dato' K.C. Wong - MD of GB and Ar. Jeffery A. Rahman - CEO of Archetype-Louis Berger Collaboration Group (seated far right).

ANADIGICS WiFi Infrastructure Solution Enables Ubiquiti Networks' Link Distance Milestone

Landmark Event Leverages ANADIGICS WiFi Power Amplifier and Ubiquiti Networks airFiber^® 5X Point-to-Point Radio to Establish High-Speed Wireless Connectivity Between Two States
 
WARREN, N.J., Aug. 27 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ANADIGICS, Inc. (Nasdaq:ANAD) ("ANADIGICS" or the "Company"), a world leader in radio frequency (RF) solutions, today announced that the Company is shipping production volumes of its AWL5910 power amplifier to Ubiquiti Networks in support of its airFiber^® 5X Carrier Backhaul Radio. These point-to-point devices leveraged ANADIGICS' power amplifiers to set a wireless connectivity milestone by linking Los Angeles and Las Vegas, a distance of 140 miles. The real-world applications of this radio address the challenges of wirelessly networking two geographically separated facilities.

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A.M. Best Affirms Ratings of INPEX Insurance, Ltd.

HONG KONG, Aug 27 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE)-- A.M. Best has affirmed the financial strength rating (FSR) of A- (Excellent) and the issuer credit rating (ICR) of “a-” of INPEX Insurance, Ltd. (IIL) (Bermuda). The outlook for both ratings is stable.
 
The rating reflects IIL’s favorable operating results and strong risk-adjusted capitalization. In addition, IIL benefits from implicit and explicit support provided by its parent company, INPEX CORPORATION (INPEX). As a single parent captive domiciled in Bermuda, IIL provides marine and energy coverage to the parent and its affiliated global companies.

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Allure Media Chooses Global Discovery Leader Taboola to Increase Audience Engagement and Revenue

Australia’s Fastest Growing Publisher Partners With Taboola for High-Quality Content Recommendations Across Desktop and Mobile
 
BANGKOK, Thailand and SYDNEY, Australia, Aug. 26 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Taboola, the leading discovery platform, today announced that it has signed an agreement to be the content recommendation partner for Allure Media’s Australian editions of Gizmodo, Lifehacker, Kotaku and Business Insider.

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SUPER DELIVERY Launched as World's Largest-class Wholesale Website, Allowing Retailers to Buy Japanese Fashion Items, General Merchandise Online

TOKYO, Aug. 25 (Bernama) --

SUPER DELIVERY, a wholesale website for retailers and companies operated by Raccoon Co., Ltd., began sales to 134 foreign countries on August 25, 2015.

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Tripwire Business Momentum Continues to Build in First Half of 2015

PORTLAND, Ore., Aug 25 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE)-- Tripwire, Inc., a leading global provider of advanced threat, security and compliance solutions, today announced double-digit growth in both its large, strategic and entry-level deals during the first six months of 2015. The company’s large, strategic deals have grown over 40 percent when compared with the second quarter of 2014. Tripwire also expanded its primary North America market by 25 percent in the first half of 2015, reporting record revenues and profits led by strong sales of Tripwire® IP360 ^TM, a vulnerability management solution, and the Tripwire NERC Solution Suite, a security and compliance solution designed to meet the unique compliance and cybersecurity requirements of energy organizations.

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Big Names Gathered at the JobStreet.com HR Networking Event

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 24 (Bernama) -- Over 350 HR professionals from various industries gathered at the One World Hotel, Petaling Jaya on 20 August 2015 for the annual JobStreet.com HR Networking Event. Into its 16^th year, the event provides an effective learning platform for HR practitioners in the country to share forward-looking strategies on talent management.

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BIG NAMES GATHERED AT THE JOBSTREET.COM HR NETWORKING EVENT

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 24 (Bernama) -- Over 350 HR professionals from various industries gathered at the One World Hotel, Petaling Jaya on 20 August 2015 for the annual JobStreet.com HR Networking Event. Into its 16^th year, the event provides an effective learning platform for HR practitioners in the country to share forward-looking strategies on talent management.

The theme for this year was “Winning Strategies for Talent Management 2015: Employer Branding & HR Leadership”. Sharing their knowledge and expertise on the hottest topics in the HR sector and organisational development were industry heavyweights like:

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A.M. Best Affirms Ratings of Tokio Marine & Nichido Fire Insurance Co., Ltd. and Its Subsidiary

HONG KONG, Aug 24 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE)-- A.M. Best has affirmed the financial strength rating (FSR) of A++ (Superior) and the issuer credit rating (ICR) of “aa+” of Tokio Marine & Nichido Fire Insurance Co., Ltd. (TMNF) (Japan). Concurrently, A.M. Best has affirmed the FSR of A+ (Superior) and the ICR of “aa-” of TMNF’s subsidiary, Tokio Marine Pacific Insurance Limited (TMPI) (Guam). The outlook for all ratings is stable.

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A.M. Best Revises Issuer Credit Rating Outlook to Positive for PVI Insurance Corporation; Affirms Ratings of PVI Reinsurance Joint-stock Corporation

HONG KONG, Aug 24 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE)-- A.M. Best has revised the issuer credit rating (ICR) outlook to positive from stable and affirmed the financial strength rating (FSR) of B++ (Good) and the ICR of “bbb” of PVI Insurance Corporation (PVI Insurance) (Vietnam). The outlook for the FSR remains stable. Additionally, A.M. Best has affirmed the FSR of B+ (Good) and the ICR of “bbb-” of PVI Reinsurance Joint-stock Corporation (PVI Re) (Vietnam). The outlook for both ratings is positive.

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A.M. Best Revises Issuer Credit Rating Outlook to Positive for Vietnam National Reinsurance Corporation

HONG KONG, Aug 24 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- A.M. Best has revised the issuer credit rating (ICR) outlook to positive from stable and affirmed the financial strength rating (FSR) of B++ (Good) and the ICR of “bbb” of Vietnam National Reinsurance Corporation (VINARE) (Vietnam). The outlook for the FSR remains stable.

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A.M. Best Briefing: Tianjin Losses Still Being Calculated; Risk Management Tools Come Into Play

HONG KONG, Aug 24 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE)-- The massive explosion at a toxic chemical warehouse in the port at Tianjin, about 200 kilometers from Beijing, China, on August 12, 2015, has caught worldwide attention. To date, over one hundred people died in the incident with the death toll likely to rise further.
 
The Best’s Briefing, titled, “Tianjin Losses Still Being Calculated; Risk Management Tools Come Into Play,” notes that various market sources have started to come up with insured loss estimates, but those estimates are subject to uncertainty as residents within three kilometers of the blast site have been evacuated. Direct insurers and their policyholders are still not allowed to inspect on-site the extent of loss damage.

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Wunderman Achieves Specialist Status for Adobe Campaign Expertise

Agency is First Partner Globally to Meet Adobe’s Rigorous Standards for Campaign Specialization
 
NEW YORK, Aug. 21 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wunderman, one of the world’s largest CRM direct marketing networks, is the first Adobe partner globally to be specialized in Adobe Campaign. Wunderman’s KBM Group in the U.S. and its EMEA team have each earned specialist status.

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ANADIGICS WiFi Infrastructure Solutions Selected by Buffalo for New 802.11ac Router

ANADIGICS' WiFi FEICs are Optimized for Infrastructure Applications to Deliver Ultra-High Data Throughput and Connectivity Over Greater Range
 
WARREN, N.J., Aug 20 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ANADIGICS, Inc. (Nasdaq:ANAD) ("ANADIGICS" or the "Company"), a world leader in radio frequency (RF) solutions, today announced that the Company is shipping production volumes of its AND0281 and AND0581S WiFi infrastructure front-end integrated circuits (FEICs) to Buffalo for the new WXR-1750DHP router. This high-performance 802.11ac router features three antennas with simultaneous dual-band capabilities and four gigabit wired Ethernet ports.

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Nasdaq and Visible Alpha Partner to Provide Companies With Deeper Insight Into Analysts' Expectations of Their Performance

Corporate Clients Will Have the Potential to Access New, Ground-Breaking Analyst Data and Analytics to Improve Communications With Investors

NEW YORK, Aug 20 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Corporate Solutions business of Nasdaq (Nasdaq:NDAQ) and Visible Alpha announced today an exclusive agreement to provide detailed analyst forecast data and models on the Nasdaq IR Insight platform. Through this partnership, select corporate executives and investor relations officers will gain the capability to compare and contrast the financial and operating assumptions of the sell-side analysts that drive market expectations of their companies.

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A.M. Best Places Ratings of Hyundai Insurance (China) Co., Ltd. Under Review With Negative Implications

HONG KONG, Aug 20 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE)-- A.M. Best has placed under review with negative implications the financial strength rating of A- (Excellent) and the issuer credit rating of “a-” of Hyundai Insurance (China) Co., Ltd. (HIC) (China).

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A.M. Best Places Ratings of Aioi Nissay Dowa Insurance (China) Company Limited Under Review With Negative Implications

HONG KONG, Aug 20 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- A.M. Best has placed under review with negative implications the financial strength rating of A- (Excellent) and the issuer credit rating of “a-” of Aioi Nissay Dowa Insurance (China) Company Limited (ADIC) (China).

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Kyriba Surpasses 1,000 Clients Worldwide, Continues Rapid Growth

Client Confidence and Dedicated Employees Propel SaaS Treasury Management Progress
 
SAN DIEGO, Aug 20 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Kyriba Corp., the global leader in cloud Proactive Treasury Management, announced that it now has more than 1,000 organisations and 45,000 users worldwide, making it the world’s largest single platform treasury management software solution. Kyriba added nearly 100 new clients in the first half of 2015. More than any other single platform treasury management software, corporations trust Kyriba to optimise their cash, manage their risk, and work their capital.

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Aliyun to Open Singapore Cloud Data Center to Serve Southeast Asian Cloud Consumers

Singapore to become Aliyun’s overseas headquarters
 
SINGAPORE, Aug 19 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE)-- Aliyun, Alibaba Group’s (NYSE: BABA) cloud computing arm, today announced that it will establish a new cloud data center in Singapore. Its headquarters for overseas business will also be based out of Singapore to drive Aliyun’s overseas expansion plan. Scheduled for an early September launch, the Singapore facility will be the seventh globally.

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SailPoint's Strong Growth in Asia Pacific Spurs Additional Investment

Leading IAM Vendor Taps New VP of Asia Pacific Sales to Strengthen Business Development Efforts and Support Expanding Customer Base Across Asia Pacific
 
AUSTIN, Texas & SINGAPORE, Aug 19 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE)-- SailPoint, the leader in identity and access management (IAM), today announced Albert Kuo has joined the company as vice president of sales for Asia Pacific. Over the last four years, the company has seen an average of 51% YoY growth. This important hire is part of SailPoint’s strategy to continue that growth and expand its footprint in the Pacific Rim, enabling organizations to minimize risk by managing access to data and resources across all their enterprise environments and applications.

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Kohli Ventures Invests in Renewable Energy

SINGAPORE, Aug 19 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE)-- Kohli Ventures, a company focused on investing in pioneering advances that help transform people’s lives, today announces that it has invested in a leading renewable energy company called Zynergy. The multi-million dollar consideration is undisclosed.
 
Zynergy is a Singapore headquartered group offering end-to-end solar solutions; it currently operates across the emerging markets with a particular focus on India and has participated in various public-private partnership (PPP) initiatives and has within its portfolio solar energy generation plants with power purchase agreements in place. Furthermore, Zynergy has executed large distributed generation projects in India and has strong commercial ties with a number of African states to build Solar energy projects catering to the growing demand in the region.

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TL PLASTIC SURGERY KOREA, SMALL FACE SOLUTION FOR SINGAPORE IS NOW HERE!

SEOUL, South Korea, Aug 18 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Ever since the small and slim face came into the limelight as a standard of beauty, larger number of people visited plastic surgery clinic to solve the big-face-problems. Oftentimes, people think the only way to have a small face is by facial contouring; which is not true. The bone structure of course plays the biggest role in determining the shape of the face, but also muscle development and the facial fat take a big part. Depending on the cause, the solution will be different to have the small face of your dreams.

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Photo Release -- Ant Financial to Launch Real-Time Nasdaq Last Sale Market Data Service for U.S. Listed Securities

NEW YORK, Aug. 18 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nasdaq (Nasdaq:NDAQ) and Ant Financial Services Group (Ant Financial) today announced that Nasdaq Last Sale (NLS) real-time data is now available to the millions of Ant Financial clients through the Alipay and Ant Fortune apps. NLS provides a real-time and comprehensive view into trading activity in all Nasdaq U.S.-listed equity securities.

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Notice Regarding Change of Company Name

TOKYO, Aug 18 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE)-- We would like to announce that KVH Co., Ltd., headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, has changed its company name to “Colt Technology Services Co., Ltd.” effective today.
 

						Old Company Name		: KVH Co., Ltd.
						New Company Name		: Colt Technology Services Co., Ltd.
						Effective Date		: August 18th, 2015

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Hallstar Opens New Suzhou, China Research Center to Drive Breakthrough Innovation in Specialty Chemistry

CHICAGO, Aug 18 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE)-- Hallstar, a leading global specialty chemical company headquartered in Chicago, announced today the official opening of a new state-of-the-art facility in Suzhou, China. The Hallstar New Material Science & Technology (Suzhou) Company Ltd will serve as an R&D and technical support base in the Asia Pacific region. In the near future, sales, service and logistics support will also operate out of the facility.
 
“Hallstar’s major investment in this facility will create an innovation ecosystem crucial to our success. The facility, and the larger technology center of which it is a part, provides geographic proximity to our customers and as well as access to the latest advances in science and technology in the region,” said John Paro, Chairman, President, and CEO of Hallstar.

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The Opening of Traditional Art Supply Lab PIGMENT by Warehouse TERRADA Opens to Collect Japanese Painting Tools of Famous Shops

Warehouse TERRADA has started selling traditional oriental painting tools made with traditional techniques collected from renowned shops, and an e-commerce site is also open for international delivery.
 
TOKYO, Aug 17 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE)-- In recent years, painting tools used in traditional oriental painting are declining due to reasons such as the shortage of precious materials and the lack of successors of the art.

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Enmore 2015 China Tank Container Logistics Forum Kicks Off 27-28 August in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, Aug 12 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Enmore (formerly CBI China) announced today 5th China Tank Container Logistics Forum 2015 will be held on 27-28 August in Shanghai, China. Supported by ITCO, the forum brings together cargo owners, tank manufacturers, leasing companies, operators, logistics service providers, Inspection Institute, Depot and others to seek new business opportunities in the industry.

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ResolutionMD® Medical Imaging Software Now Registered for Web and Mobile Diagnosis in Singapore

CALGARY, Alberta, Aug 12 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Calgary Scientific Inc., a company known for creating innovative technology for the medical industry and beyond, announced today that ResolutionMD® medical imaging software is now registered with the Health Sciences Authority (HSA) in Singapore for diagnosis using both web and mobile devices. This certification enables medical practitioners in Singapore to provide a higher standard of care by gaining quick, secure mobile access to diagnostic images using ResolutionMD® with their web, iOS or Android devices.
 
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Asia Pacific's Top 500 Retailers Top $1 Trillion in Sales in 2014

SINGAPORE, Aug 12 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE)-- Euromonitor International and Retail Asia are proud to announce the launch of the 12^th edition of the Retail Asia Top 500 Retailers Ranking. In 2014, the region’s top 500 retailers grew by 2 percent in current value terms to top US$1 trillion in sales with Chinese companies dominating the list, accounting for 32 percent of the ranking.
 
According to Euromonitor’s retailing market research, while internet retailing still remains a key channel witnessing strong growth of almost 30 percent in 2014, brick and mortar stores are increasingly embracing an Omni channel strategy to meet consumer expectations. Mobile sales, in particular, are expected to grow faster than overall online sales as consumers bypass traditional desktops for smartphones to access the internet.

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Powerman Returns To Malaysia

Powerman Asia Duathlon Championships to be held in Putrajaya in March 2016
  
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 11 (Bernama) -- The Powerman Asia Duathlon Championships will make a comeback to Putrajaya on Sunday, the 6^th of March in 2016, after a 2-year hiatus in the region. The race organizer, E-Plus Entertainment Productions, targets to have around 3,000 participants, including top duathletes from around the world, participating in the run-bike-run duathlon race format.

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Sundance Energy Australia Limited Closed on Acquisition of New Standard Energy's U.S and Cooper Basin Assets

DENVER, Aug 11 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sundance Energy Australia Limited (ASX:SEA) (“Sundance” or the “Company) is pleased to announce that the Company has closed the previously announced acquisition of New Standard Energy Ltd’s (ASX:NSE) U.S. and Cooper Basin assets. Consideration for the acquisition included approximately $15.0 million to repay NSE’s note with Credit Suisse, the issuance of 6 million new fully paid ordinary SEA shares and the assumption of net working capital deficit of approximately $0.9 million.  Approximately 1.5 million of the 6 million SEA shares will be held in escrow until resolution of due diligence defect matters.

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Informatica Corporation Announces Completion of Acquisition by the Permira Funds and Canada Pension Plan Investment Board

Microsoft and Salesforce Ventures Join as Strategic Investors
 
Company Announces CEO Transition
 
REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Aug 7 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --Informatica Corporation, the world's number one independent provider of data integration software, today announced the successful completion of its acquisition by a company controlled by the Permira funds and Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB). Additionally Informatica announced that Microsoft Corporation and Salesforce Ventures have agreed to become strategic investors in the company alongside the Permira funds and CPPIB. The acquisition is valued at approximately $5.3 billion, with Informatica stockholders receiving $48.75 in cash per share. Informatica's stock will cease trading on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol INFA effective today.

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Internet Users in Asia-Pacific Want More Opportunities to Participate in Internet Policymaking, According to Latest Internet Society Survey

SINGAPORE, Aug 7 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE)-- A newly published Internet Society survey on Internet policy trends in Asia-Pacific found that the majority of respondents would like their government to provide more opportunities for multi-stakeholder involvement in policymaking for the Internet.
 
The degree of satisfaction that stakeholders have with Internet policymaking processes was revealed in an annual study released today by the Internet Society. Now in its second installment, the Internet Society Asia-Pacific Regional Policy Survey this year polled 3,302 end-users from across the region on their attitudes towards current Internet policy issues.

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Gartner Lists Signavio as a Sample Vendor for Its Decision Manager and Effektif in Hype Cycle for Business Process Management, 2015.

BERLIN & SUNNYVALE, Calif., Aug 7 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE)-- The German software vendor, Signavio, announces that it has been listed as a “Sample Vendor” and cited in the Hype Cycle for BPM, 2015 by Gartner, one of the leading independent information technology, research and advisory companies in the world, for its Business Decision Management solution, Signavio Decision Manager, as well as its cloud-based workflow management platformEffektif.
 
Each year, a group of Gartner Analysts evaluates the maturity and adoption of the latest trends and technologies in Business Process Management and provides a forecast for upcoming hot BPM topics which are published in the yearly report, “Hype Cycle for BPM”.

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AirAsia Badminton Academy sets smashing partnership with Fleet

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 6 (Bernama) -- The AirAsia Badminton Academy, which has produced national players announced today that they will be teaming up with Fleet, the specialized badminton equipment brand for a new and complete badminton training kit for all the Academy’s players in a one year sponsorship deal.
 
The brand new exclusive Fleet and AirAsia Badminton Academy training kit was revealed at a launch event this afternoon with Ms Aireen Omar, CEO of AirAsia Berhad as the guest of honour. Jason Lim, the AirAsia Allstar who heads up the AirAsia Badminton Academy and Mr Teo Tong Wah, Managing Director of Fleet International Holdings were also present.

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Asia Pacific experiences sharpest drop in business confidence anywhere in the world

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 6 (Bernama) -- The sharpest drop in business confidence anywhere in the world in the second quarter of 2015 was experienced in the Asia Pacific region, the latest global survey of finance professionals has revealed.
 
Businesses in the region were negatively impacted by a drop in demand as Chinese growth continued to slow, according to finance professionals responding to the Global Economic Conditions Survey organised by ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants and IMA (the Institute of Management Accountants).

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President Obama Praises Declara As An Example of Innovation and Entrepreneurship

SINGAPORE, Aug 6 (Bernama) --

Innovative social start-up earmarks Singapore as key growth market

President Obama has singled out innovative start-up Declara, Inc., which has its APAC headquarters in Singapore, as an example of innovation and entrepreneurship.

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Seiko Announces Inauguration of First "Seiko Premium Boutique" in Ginza, Tokyo, with Wang Leehom as First Customer

TOKYO, Aug. 6 (Bernama) --

Shinji Hattori, President & CEO of Seiko Watch Corporation, along with Seiko's brand ambassador in Asia Wang Leehom officially announced the inauguration of the world's first "Seiko Premium Boutique" on July 29 in Tokyo.

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Enjoy Japanese Authentic Summer at Hakone Hotel Kowaki-en with Hot Springs

Enjoy a nostalgic Japanese summer and temple festival in a vibrant yukata
 
Goldfish aquarium, Windchimes are here to entertain you
 
HAKONE, Japan, Aug 6 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE)-- Hakone Hotel Kowaki-en will host "Nature of Hakone, Hospitality of Japan - Experience Cool Amid Japan's Summer" until August 31, 2015. This event, specially tailored for foreign visitors to Japan, provides an opportunity to luxuriate at an authentic hot springs resort while experiencing the summer lifestyle and culture of Japanese people firsthand.

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YPO: ASEAN CEO Confidence Declines but Remains Positive

SINGAPORE, Aug 6 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- The YPO Global Pulse Confidence Index for the ASEAN sub-region fell 4.9 points from 65.0 to 60.1 in the second quarter of 2015. But despite this decline, CEOs in the ASEAN region remained relatively positive, with confidence levels in line with the solid global reading of 60.9, and not far below the overall Asia reading of 62.0.
 
The most significant declines in confidence occurred in Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore. Confidence actually increased amongst CEOs in Vietnam and Thailand.

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Halal Market Opportunities Identified as Muslim Consumers Forecast to Reach 26 Percent of World's Population by 2030

SINGAPORE, Aug 6 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Euromonitor International released today a new consumer markets white paper titled, Doing Business in the Halal Market: Products, Trends and Growth Opportunities.
 
The white paper assesses the potential for businesses considering tapping into halal and Muslim consumer markets, helping organisations understand halal certification and the demand for standardisation across the food industry, particularly in Southeast Asia, China, Western Europe and Australasia. The white paper also addresses opportunities for a variety of products, from beauty and personal care, apparel and beverages, to tourism applicable for key halal markets across the globe.

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SerComm Becomes Newest Member of MoCA

SAN RAMON, Calif. and TAIPEI, Taiwan, Aug 6 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SerComm Corporation (TWSE: 5388), whose CEO Mr. James Wang was named the winner of the "EY Entrepreneur of the Year" for 2014 in Taiwan, has joined MoCA® as an Associate member.
 
"SerComm's vast experience in telecom broadband equipment hardware and firmware are welcomed at the Alliance," said Charles Cerino, president of MoCA. "We are honored to have them join us and help drive adoption of MoCA technology in home, commercial, telecom, security surveillance, and cloud-based environments."

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CDC MT. RINJANI CLIMBING EXPEDITION - WE CAME, WE SAW, WE CONQUERED!

PETALING JAYA, Aug 4 (Bernama) -- The success of CDC Mt. Rinjani Climbing Expedition was due, largely, to the great support shown and given by all the companies within the Puncak Semangat Group (PSG) in the spirit of corporate kinship and wellness. Without the extended support the mountaineers’ aspirations to even to set foot at the foothills of the Indonesian volcano would be a stillborn effort.

The expedition was no ordinary excursion as it epitomised the core values of CDC i.e. Intrapreneurial, Collaborate, Doing Right and Committed that expanded throughout PSG. It was an endeavour that demands all the necessary skills that apply to the corporate world to ensure its success.

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Premium Bedding Topper airweave Signs Partnership Agreement with FINA

TOKYO, Aug 5 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE)-- airweave, the top-selling brand of premium bedding toppers and pillows in Japan, signed the partnership agreement with the FÉDÉRATION INTERNATIONALE DE NATATION (FINA) to become an Official Partner of the 17^th FINA World Championships (2017), and the 13^th FINA World Swimming Championships (2016). The company will also be the title partner of the FINA/airweave Swimming World Cup (2015, 2016 and 2017).

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Global Payments and Bank of the Philippine Islands Finalize Joint Venture in the Philippines

ATLANTA & MANILA, Philippines, Aug 5 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Global Payments Inc. (NYSE: GPN), a leading worldwide provider of payment technology services, announced today that it has completed the formation of a joint venture with Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI), a leading commercial bank in the Philippines.
 
BPI is a leading Philippine provider of financial services with more than 800 branches. The bank has operated a merchant acquiring business in the Philippines for over 27 years.

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Talent Shortage To Hinder Organisational Growth Over Next Three Years

Asian Institute of Finance launches two new research reports on talent and skills gaps at the AIF International Symposium 2015
 
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 4 (Bernama) -- The Asian Institute of Finance is launching two new research reports at its International Symposium 2015 bringing to light significant developments in the search for skilled and talented industry professionals. The “Talent Gaps in the Financial Services Industry in Malaysia” and the “Skills Gaps in the Financial Services Industry in Malaysia” reports present the results of surveys conducted in participation with over 3,200 finance professionals across banking, capital markets, Islamic finance and insurance in Malaysia.

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CDC Mt. Rinjani Climbing Expedition - We came, we saw, we conquered!

PETALING JAYA, Aug 4 (Bernama) -- The success of CDC Mt. Rinjani Climbing Expedition was due, largely, to the great support shown and given by all the companies within the Puncak Semangat Group (PSG) in the spirit of corporate kinship and wellness. Without the extended support the mountaineers’ aspirations to even to set foot at the foothills of the Indonesian volcano would be a stillborn effort.
 
The expedition was no ordinary excursion as it epitomised the core values of CDC i.e. Intrapreneurial, Collaborate, Doing Right and Committed that expanded throughout PSG. It was an endeavour that demands all the necessary skills that apply to the corporate world to ensure its success.

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Juliet Warne Joins Korn Ferry as Principal Consultant

SINGAPORE, Aug 4 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE)-- Korn Ferry (NYSE:KFY), the preeminent authority on leadership and talent, today announced that Juliet Warne has joined the firm as Principal Consultant in the firm’s Singapore office.
 
Ms. Warne is an experienced executive coach and facilitator with an extensive business management background in the financial services, consumer products and non-profit sectors. She was previously a cadre with Korn Ferry, and contributed to numerous initiatives such as leadership development programs with key clients and also, the Women in Leadership program held last year.

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ALM Acquires China Law & Practice From Euromoney

Deal Strengthens ALM's Presence in Asian Legal Market
 
NEW YORK, Aug 4 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ALM, a leader in specialized industry news and information, has announced a deal to acquire China Law & Practice from the Legal Media Group of Euromoney Institutional Investor PLC ("Euromoney"). The deal, which comes on the heels of ALM's acquisition of Kennedy Consulting Research & Advisory and Summit Professional Networks earlier this year, will strengthen ALM's strategic presence in the Asian legal market adding to the company's stable of legal publications that include The American Lawyer, Asian Lawyer, Corporate Counsel and The National Law Journal. The transaction closed on July 31^st.

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ATEC Group Offers CompEx Competency Courses in Myanmar

Regional Expansion Offering Services for New Market – Hazardous Area Products / Training & Ex Inspections
 
SINGAPORE, Aug 4 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- ATEC Group today announced a joint venture with Uniteam Training Limited to provide CompEx Ex01-Ex04 Training & Assessments in Yangon, Myanmar, facilitating the growing need for Certified Electrical & Mechanical technicians as the area expands. (http://compextraining.com)

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