DARMSTADT, Germany, Sept 30 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Merck, a leading company for innovative, top-quality high-tech products in healthcare, life science and performance materials, expects the Latin America region to keep driving growth at its Consumer Health business, as demand for consumer goods in the region is constantly rising.
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Wednesday, 30 September 2015
Tuesday, 29 September 2015
KORN FERRY ENTERS INTO DEFINITIVE AGREEMENT TO ACQUIRE HAY GROUP
LOS ANGELES, Sept 25 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Korn Ferry (NYSE:KFY), the preeminent global people and organizational advisory firm, today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Hay Group.
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INTERNATIONAL SHORT FILM FESTIVAL -- SHORT SHORTS FILM FESTIVAL & ASIA 2015
TOKYO, Sep. 29 /Kyodo JBN-AsiaNet/ --
- Full Video for Symposium Focusing on Southeast Asian Film Industry "Now" Available Online –
Short Shorts Film Festival & Asia (SSFF & ASIA), a qualifying film festival for the annual Academy Awards (R) and one of Asia's largest international short film festivals, has joined hands with the Japan Foundation Asia Center, which carries out various cultural exchange projects with the objective of fostering mutual understanding between Japan and other Asian nations, to establish a symposium program and short film screenings that focus on Southeast Asia. The video recording of the initial symposium event, which welcomed film professionals from various countries to discuss "the current status and future of Southeast Asian short films," is now available in full via the SSFF & ASIA project website:
http://www.shortshorts.org/southeast_asia/
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- Full Video for Symposium Focusing on Southeast Asian Film Industry "Now" Available Online –
Short Shorts Film Festival & Asia (SSFF & ASIA), a qualifying film festival for the annual Academy Awards (R) and one of Asia's largest international short film festivals, has joined hands with the Japan Foundation Asia Center, which carries out various cultural exchange projects with the objective of fostering mutual understanding between Japan and other Asian nations, to establish a symposium program and short film screenings that focus on Southeast Asia. The video recording of the initial symposium event, which welcomed film professionals from various countries to discuss "the current status and future of Southeast Asian short films," is now available in full via the SSFF & ASIA project website:
http://www.shortshorts.org/southeast_asia/
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POLPHARMA HAS A NEW CEO
STAROGARD GDANSKI, Poland, Sept 29 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On 8 October 2015, Dr Maurice Chagnaud will be appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer of Polpharma, the largest Polish pharmaceutical group. Dr Chagnaud, who has over twenty years’ experience in top management positions in the European pharmaceutical industry, is expected to further accelerate the development of Polpharma to become a regional leader in CEE, CIS and Central Asia.
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Sunday, 27 September 2015
NTT COMMUNICATIONS TO INTRODUCE PREPAID SIM CARD VENDING MACHINE AT CHUBU CENTRAIR INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
TOKYO, Sept 25 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- NTT Communications Corporation (NTT Com), the ICT solutions and international communications business within the NTT Group (NYSE:NTT), announced today that it will begin operating a prepaid SIM card vending machine at Chubu Centrair International Airport from September 29.
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XAXIS ANNOUNCES PARTNERSHIP WITH CHINA DATA GIANTS YOUKU, IQIYI, TENCENT, SINA WEIBO AND UNIONPAY AT THE 2015 GROUPM DIGITAL MOMENTUM FORGING YOUR COMPETITIVE EDGE CONFERENCE
Partnership will enable access to more premium inventory via programmatic buying, improve advertising precision and bring stronger standards to China digital ad market
SHANGHAI, Sept 25 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Xaxis, the world’s largest programmatic media and technology platform, announced today a strategic partnership with China’s digital and data giants, Youku Tudou, iQiyi, Tencent, Sina Weibo, UnionPay Smart and Xiaomi at the 2015 GroupM Digital Momentum Forging Your Competitive Edge Conference. The partnership will increase the supply of premium digital inventory accessible via programmatic buying while enhancing the ability of advertisers to accurately target the right audiences.
A.M. BEST TO PARTICIPATE IN THE 13TH SINGAPORE INTERNATIONAL REINSURANCE CONFERENCE (SIRC); CONDUCTING INTERACTIVE SESSION, "ASK A.M. BEST"
SINGAPORE, Sept 25 (Bernama-BUSINESSWIRE) -- A.M. Best will take part in the 13th Singapore International Reinsurance Conference (SIRC), to be held 2-4 November at the Sands Expo & Convention Centre, Singapore.
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Saturday, 26 September 2015
ESM PRODUCTIONS RELEASES THE WORLD MEETING OF FAMILIES SATELLITE TRANSMISSION COORDINATES
PHILADELPHIA, Sept 25 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ESM Productions and The World Meeting of Families today announced the satellite transmission coordinates for the papal events taking place in Philadelphia on Saturday, September 26, 2015 and Sunday, September 27, 2015.
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EZE SOFTWARE GROUP GETS INNOVATION RECOGNITION IN HFM ASIA HEDGE FUND SERVICES AWARDS
Win Highlights Flexibility of Front-To-Back Office Suite
BOSTON, Sept 25 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Eze Software Group, a premier provider of global investment technology, has been named “Best Technology Provider – Innovation” in HFM Asia Hedge Fund Services Awards 2015. The award was announced at a ceremony held on Sept. 21 in Hong Kong.
Thursday, 24 September 2015
GB ASIATIC VENTURE GROUP, SIGNED A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS WORTH 3.6 BILLION WITH CHINA - CMEC
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 (Bernama) -- GB Asiatic Ventures Group and China Machinery Engineering Corporation (CMEC) yesterday signed a Memorandum of Development Agreement (MDA) with a Gross Development Value (GDV) worth RM3.6 billion.
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Tuesday, 22 September 2015
ROTARIANS JOIN FORCES WITH MOSTI'S ANTI-DENGUE COMMUNITY PROGRAMME
PETALING JAYA, Sept 22 (Bernama) -- Rotary International District 3300 signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with InnoBiologics Sdn Bhd and Entogenex Industries Sdn Bhd, the project and technology managers, respectively, of the Ministry of Science, Technology & Innovation, or MOSTI’s Komuniti Bebas Denggi (KBD) Programme.
KBD is a social impact programme initiated by MOSTI to realize a new approach to fighting dengue by combining affirmative community engagement by empowering them with innovative tools. The Programme involves instigating engaged activation of targeted communities to fight dengue within their localities. These communities will be empowered with dengue control tools as well as training and knowledge on how to mitigate the spread of this deadly disease. These tools include the feature of a bio-technological innovation, known as Mousticide, which is formulated to substantially reduce the aedes mosquito population by killing them at the larvae stage.
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KBD is a social impact programme initiated by MOSTI to realize a new approach to fighting dengue by combining affirmative community engagement by empowering them with innovative tools. The Programme involves instigating engaged activation of targeted communities to fight dengue within their localities. These communities will be empowered with dengue control tools as well as training and knowledge on how to mitigate the spread of this deadly disease. These tools include the feature of a bio-technological innovation, known as Mousticide, which is formulated to substantially reduce the aedes mosquito population by killing them at the larvae stage.
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FIRST KYOTO FAIR IN KUALA LUMPUR!
Isetan is proud to present Kyoto Fair which will start from Sept 18th to 30th. This is first time Isetan is hosting Kyoto Fair in ISETAN KLCC at the Event Hall (2F).
Kyoto is an ancient city in Japan with 1,200 year history.
There are hundreds of artisans and craftsman, still producing excellent work of lacquerware, porcelains, beautiful accessories, classic decorative ornaments and many more! A delicious highlight in this Kyoto Fair, a pop-up Kyoto cafe by Kotoimo Honpo from Kyoto! Come and enjoy traditional Japanese sweet with a cup of refreshing iced green tea.
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Kyoto is an ancient city in Japan with 1,200 year history.
There are hundreds of artisans and craftsman, still producing excellent work of lacquerware, porcelains, beautiful accessories, classic decorative ornaments and many more! A delicious highlight in this Kyoto Fair, a pop-up Kyoto cafe by Kotoimo Honpo from Kyoto! Come and enjoy traditional Japanese sweet with a cup of refreshing iced green tea.
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Monday, 21 September 2015
NINGBO TO ATTRACT HIGH-TECH TALENTS
NINGBO, China, Sept. 21, 2015 /Xinhua-AsiaNet/--
Ningbo, in East China's Zhejiang province, is to attract high-tech talents home and abroad and innovative projects in the city via its upcoming Ningbo Week of Talents, Science and Technology from Oct 10 to 14 to strengthen the city's economic development.
The five-day event will provide more than 7,800 job opportunities to high-tech talents who are intended to work in the city. Among the job vacancies, 300 of them will be offered annual salaries from 150,000 yuan to 800,000 yuan.
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Ningbo, in East China's Zhejiang province, is to attract high-tech talents home and abroad and innovative projects in the city via its upcoming Ningbo Week of Talents, Science and Technology from Oct 10 to 14 to strengthen the city's economic development.
The five-day event will provide more than 7,800 job opportunities to high-tech talents who are intended to work in the city. Among the job vacancies, 300 of them will be offered annual salaries from 150,000 yuan to 800,000 yuan.
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VIX VERIFY ANNOUNCES EXPANSION OF GREENID GLOBAL CONSUMER ON-BOARDING AND IDENTITY VERIFICATION PLATFORM
SYDNEY, Sept. 21, 2015 /Medianet International-AsiaNet/ --
VIX Verify's greenID platform provides customers worldwide with the most trusted, convenient, and compliant combination of consumer on-boarding and identity verification solutions.
VIX Verify September 21st, 2015 announces. a major expansion in its global consumer on-boarding and identity verification coverage for its core platform, greenID. The addition of multiple credible new data sources covering Europe, South East Asia, the USA, and Africa now enables VIX Verify to provide greenID clients with the most comprehensive set of global data sources in the worldwide market. greenID now supports some of the industry's highest verification rates while ensuring regulatory compliance on a global scale.
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VIX Verify's greenID platform provides customers worldwide with the most trusted, convenient, and compliant combination of consumer on-boarding and identity verification solutions.
VIX Verify September 21st, 2015 announces. a major expansion in its global consumer on-boarding and identity verification coverage for its core platform, greenID. The addition of multiple credible new data sources covering Europe, South East Asia, the USA, and Africa now enables VIX Verify to provide greenID clients with the most comprehensive set of global data sources in the worldwide market. greenID now supports some of the industry's highest verification rates while ensuring regulatory compliance on a global scale.
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PHOTO RELEASE -- LEADERSHIP THROUGH INNOVATION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP, WEST LOS ANGELES COLLEGE
WEST LOS ANGELES, Calif., Sept 21 (Bernama) -- It is not a
secret that some of the best universities and colleges are located in
California. It's not by accident. West Los Angeles College (West)
located in the hills of Culver City (see picture) is the Jewel of the
California Community Colleges, a collection of 113 colleges, serving 2.6
million students a year. It plays a significant role in developing
highly competitive and results driven students that feed the university
admissions. Not only does West Los Angeles College offer the traditional
Associate Degree, West leads the way with a new Bachelor of Science in
Dental Hygiene.
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A.M. BEST AFFIRMS RATINGS OF FIRST CAPITAL INSURANCE LIMITED
SINGAPORE, Sept 21 (Bernama) -- A.M. Best has affirmed the financial
strength rating of A (Excellent) and the issuer credit rating of "a" of
First Capital Insurance Limited (First Capital) (Singapore). The outlook
for both ratings remains stable.
The ratings consider First Capital's favorable baseline capitalization, strong operating performance and good business profile. Capital leverage measures have trended downward with consistent capital growth. Management has been effective in profitably diversifying First Capital's sources of underwriting results, while growing premiums and results. This reflects the strength of the management's business network and expertise in identifying underwriting opportunities across Asia and lines of business. Profitability ratios are significantly supported by favorable reinsurance commission income and First Capital's large investment portfolio.
The ratings consider First Capital's favorable baseline capitalization, strong operating performance and good business profile. Capital leverage measures have trended downward with consistent capital growth. Management has been effective in profitably diversifying First Capital's sources of underwriting results, while growing premiums and results. This reflects the strength of the management's business network and expertise in identifying underwriting opportunities across Asia and lines of business. Profitability ratios are significantly supported by favorable reinsurance commission income and First Capital's large investment portfolio.
CP KELCO ANNOUNCES PLANS TO INVEST IN SPECIALTY BIOGUMS CAPABILITIES AND CAPACITY EXPANSION
ATLANTA, Sept 17 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In response to the strong global demand for specialty Biogums products, CP Kelco today announced plans to invest in building capabilities and expanding production capacity.
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GE HUAYONG, CHAIRMAN OF CHINA UNIONPAY: CONVENIENT PAYMENT SERVICES HELP TO DRIVE THE TRANSFORMATION AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE TOURISM INDUSTRY
SHANGHAI, China, Sept 21 (Bernama) -- As a fast-growing bankcard network, UnionPay will keep strengthening cross-sector cooperation with partners of both domestic and overseas tourism industry, thus to further improve its payment services for tourists. Upon realizing its goal of "being available wherever Chinese tourists go", UnionPay will strive to offer services to global consumers so that they can use UnionPay cards wherever they go.
This new movement of UnionPay was revealed by Ge Huayong, Chairman of China UnionPay, on the 21st UNWTO General Assembly in Columbia. Currently, UnionPay cards can be used in more than 150 countries and regions, covering 26 million merchants and 1.9 million ATMs. The number of UnionPay cards issued overseas has exceeded 46 million, which means that more and more global consumers can enjoy the convenient and privileged payment services offered by UnionPay when travelling.
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This new movement of UnionPay was revealed by Ge Huayong, Chairman of China UnionPay, on the 21st UNWTO General Assembly in Columbia. Currently, UnionPay cards can be used in more than 150 countries and regions, covering 26 million merchants and 1.9 million ATMs. The number of UnionPay cards issued overseas has exceeded 46 million, which means that more and more global consumers can enjoy the convenient and privileged payment services offered by UnionPay when travelling.
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Tuesday, 15 September 2015
PIRAMAL REALTY LAUNCHES A NEW COMMUNITY FOR NATURAL AND HOLISTIC LIVING AT BALKUM, THANE: PIRAMAL VAIKUNTH
MUMBAI, India, Sept 15 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE)-- Piramal Realty, the real estate development arm of Piramal Group, launches a new natural and holistic living residential complex: Piramal Vaikunth at Balkum, Thane. Situated in the peripheries of metropolitan Mumbai, this mixed-use project is designed by HOK, the #1 ranked architecture/engineering firm by Engineering News-Record and Architectural Record. This exciting destination will feature high-rises, townhouses, world-class amenities, a spiritual learning centre, and a retail boulevard, all nestled in a 32-acre oasis.
Buyers can select from 2 to 3 bedroom apartments, duplexes or townhouses to suit the needs of their families. This will be across 14 towers. The Phase 1 launch will include Cluster 1 with 2 towers and Cluster 4 with 1 tower (approx. 200 to 300 residential units).
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Buyers can select from 2 to 3 bedroom apartments, duplexes or townhouses to suit the needs of their families. This will be across 14 towers. The Phase 1 launch will include Cluster 1 with 2 towers and Cluster 4 with 1 tower (approx. 200 to 300 residential units).
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Monday, 14 September 2015
ASPERA TRANSFORMS LARGE CONTENT SHARING AND COLLABORATION IN THE CLOUD WITH ASPERA FILES
New SaaS Offering Launched at IBC2015 Breaks Previous Barriers to Network-Based Big Data Sharing and Exchange, Introducing Secure, High-Speed Media Movement Across Cloud and On-Premises Storage Platforms
AMSTERDAM, The Netherlands, Sept 14 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --IBC2015 Booth #7.B27 September 11-15, 2015 -- IBM (NYSE:IBM) today announced the availability of Aspera Files, a new SaaS offering by Aspera, an IBM company, that allows any organization, small to large, to quickly establish a branded web-based presence for the fast, easy and secure exchange and delivery of file-based media or data of any size, over any distance and between end users across separate organizations, combining cloud and on-premises storage platforms. Built on theAspera FASP® transport platform for distance-neutral transfer of extremely large files and data sets over the Internet, the new service breaks all previous barriers to enterprise file sharing.
AMSTERDAM, The Netherlands, Sept 14 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --IBC2015 Booth #7.B27 September 11-15, 2015 -- IBM (NYSE:IBM) today announced the availability of Aspera Files, a new SaaS offering by Aspera, an IBM company, that allows any organization, small to large, to quickly establish a branded web-based presence for the fast, easy and secure exchange and delivery of file-based media or data of any size, over any distance and between end users across separate organizations, combining cloud and on-premises storage platforms. Built on theAspera FASP® transport platform for distance-neutral transfer of extremely large files and data sets over the Internet, the new service breaks all previous barriers to enterprise file sharing.
HONESTBEE & NTUC FAIRPRICE PARTNERSHIP ANNOUNCEMENT
This partnership brings honestbee’s in-store concierge shopper pick up and delivery service from FairPrice to the customer, within the next hour
SINGAPORE, Sept 14 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE)-- honestbee and NTUC FairPrice (Singapore’s no.1 Supermarket) announced today a partnership that enables customers to have FairPrice products delivered to them within the next hour. This enables customers to conveniently carry out their grocery shopping from their favorite stores—in the comfort of their homes—via the honestbee online portal www.honestbee.com and receive their delivery in the next hour.
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SINGAPORE, Sept 14 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE)-- honestbee and NTUC FairPrice (Singapore’s no.1 Supermarket) announced today a partnership that enables customers to have FairPrice products delivered to them within the next hour. This enables customers to conveniently carry out their grocery shopping from their favorite stores—in the comfort of their homes—via the honestbee online portal www.honestbee.com and receive their delivery in the next hour.
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Friday, 11 September 2015
GOV. MORITA HOLDS PROMOTIONAL CAMPAIGNS ON CHIBA ATTRACTIONS IN MALAYSIA, THAILAND
CHIBA, Japan, Sept. 11 /Kyodo JBN-AsiaNet/ --
Chiba Gov. Kensaku Morita visited Malaysia and Thailand from Aug. 31, to Sept. 5, 2015, to hold promotional campaigns on the attractions of Chiba.
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Chiba Gov. Kensaku Morita visited Malaysia and Thailand from Aug. 31, to Sept. 5, 2015, to hold promotional campaigns on the attractions of Chiba.
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PHOTO RELEASE -- ANADIGICS LAUNCHES THREE NEW SMALL-CELL WIRELESS INFRASTRUCTURE POWER AMPLIFIERS
ANADIGICS Offers Industry's Largest Portfolio of Small-Cell Power Amplifiers With Best-in-Class Performance and Integration
WARREN, N.J, Sept 10 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ANADIGICS, Inc. (Nasdaq:ANAD) ("ANADIGICS" or the "Company"), a world leader in radio frequency (RF) solutions, today introduced three new power amplifiers (PAs) optimized for 3G and 4G small-cell applications, including picocells, enterprise-class femtocells, and high-performance customer premises equipment (CPE). Service providers are expected to increasingly leverage small-cell equipment to improve network capacity and data speeds in densely populated areas. This is exemplified by a recent presentation at LTE World Summit 2015 by Vodafone Netherlands, which discussed planned expansion of its small-cell network and the superior customer experience that it provides.
WARREN, N.J, Sept 10 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ANADIGICS, Inc. (Nasdaq:ANAD) ("ANADIGICS" or the "Company"), a world leader in radio frequency (RF) solutions, today introduced three new power amplifiers (PAs) optimized for 3G and 4G small-cell applications, including picocells, enterprise-class femtocells, and high-performance customer premises equipment (CPE). Service providers are expected to increasingly leverage small-cell equipment to improve network capacity and data speeds in densely populated areas. This is exemplified by a recent presentation at LTE World Summit 2015 by Vodafone Netherlands, which discussed planned expansion of its small-cell network and the superior customer experience that it provides.
A.M. BEST COMMENTS ON RATINGS OF MITSUI SUMITOMO INSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED FOLLOWING ACQUISITION ANNOUNCEMENT
HONG KONG, Sept 10 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- A.M. Best has commented that the financial strength rating of A+ (Superior) and the issuer credit rating of “aa” of Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Company Limited (MSI) (Japan), a wholly owned subsidiary of MS&AD Insurance Group Holdings, Inc., are unchanged following the announcement that MSI has reached an agreement with Amlin Plc. (Amlin) (United Kingdom) (LSE:AML) to commence the procedure to acquire 100% of the shares of Amlin.
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A.M. BEST AFFIRMS RATINGS OF LUEN FUNG HANG INSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED
HONG KONG, Sept 11 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- A.M. Best has affirmed the financial strength rating of A- (Excellent) and the issuer credit rating “a-” of Luen Fung Hang Insurance Company Limited (LFH) (Macau). The outlook for both ratings is stable.
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A.M. BEST AFFIRMS RATINGS OF MACAU INSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED AND MACAU LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED
HONG KONG, Sept 11 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE)-- A.M. Best has affirmed the financial strength ratings of A- (Excellent) and the issuer credit ratings of “a-” of Macau Insurance Company Limited (MIC) and Macau Life Insurance Company Limited (MLIC) (both domiciled in Macau). The outlook for all ratings is stable.
MIC’s ratings reflect its sound risk-adjusted capitalization on a consolidated basis, as measured by Best’s Capital Adequacy Ratio (BCAR). The capital adequacy remains supportive of its current ratings. MIC continues to maintain a conservative level of net premium leverage, which is generally lower than its peers. MIC also maintains sound liquidity and has prudent investment strategy.
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MIC’s ratings reflect its sound risk-adjusted capitalization on a consolidated basis, as measured by Best’s Capital Adequacy Ratio (BCAR). The capital adequacy remains supportive of its current ratings. MIC continues to maintain a conservative level of net premium leverage, which is generally lower than its peers. MIC also maintains sound liquidity and has prudent investment strategy.
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Thursday, 10 September 2015
BRIGHTCOVE INTRODUCES JUMP START FOR APPLE TV® TO ACCELERATE NEW VIDEO APPS ON FOURTH-GENERATION APPLE TV®
Jump Start for Apple TV® extends Brightcove’s deep expertise and capabilities in creating compelling video experiences across the Apple ecosystem
BOSTON, Sept 10 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Brightcove Inc. (NASDAQ: BCOV), the leading provider of cloud services for video, today announced Brightcove Jump Start for Apple TV®, a new service offering to enable publishers to quickly launch video apps on the fourth-generation Apple TV®. For a limited time, starting at $10,000 USD, the new Jump Start offering builds on Brightcove’s existing expertise and history of delivering and monetizing a range of beautiful video experiences on the Apple TV®platform and across the Apple® ecosystem.
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BOSTON, Sept 10 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Brightcove Inc. (NASDAQ: BCOV), the leading provider of cloud services for video, today announced Brightcove Jump Start for Apple TV®, a new service offering to enable publishers to quickly launch video apps on the fourth-generation Apple TV®. For a limited time, starting at $10,000 USD, the new Jump Start offering builds on Brightcove’s existing expertise and history of delivering and monetizing a range of beautiful video experiences on the Apple TV®platform and across the Apple® ecosystem.
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ARGIX LOGISTICS EXPANDS TECHNOLOGY RELATIONSHIP WITH DESCARTES TO IMPROVE EXECUTION AND ENHANCE SERVICE TO RETAILERS
WATERLOO, Ontario, Sept 10 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Descartes Systems Group (Nasdaq:DSGX) (TSX:DSG), the global leader in uniting logistics-intensive businesses in commerce, announced that Argix Logistics, a leading provider of logistics and supply chain services to high-profile retailers, is expanding its relationship with Descartes by deploying enhanced real-time mobile and dispatch capabilities with Descartes' Route Planner™ On-demand. The new solution also complements Argix's use of the BearWare carton-level tracking solution, which joined Descartes' portfolio of solutions as part of Descartes' acquisition of BearWare in July 2015.
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ARGIX LOGISTICS EXPANDS TECHNOLOGY RELATIONSHIP WITH DESCARTES TO IMPROVE EXECUTION AND ENHANCE SERVICE TO RETAILERS
WATERLOO, Ontario, Sept 10 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Descartes Systems Group (Nasdaq:DSGX) (TSX:DSG), the global leader in uniting logistics-intensive businesses in commerce, announced that Argix Logistics, a leading provider of logistics and supply chain services to high-profile retailers, is expanding its relationship with Descartes by deploying enhanced real-time mobile and dispatch capabilities with Descartes' Route Planner™ On-demand. The new solution also complements Argix's use of the BearWare carton-level tracking solution, which joined Descartes' portfolio of solutions as part of Descartes' acquisition of BearWare in July 2015.
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GLOBECAST USES ASPERA TO SPEED GLOBAL CONTENT SUBMISSIONS AND DELIVERIES
FASP(R) High-Speed Transfer Technology Improves Speed and Experience for Globecast and Its Clients Worldwide
ARMONK, N.Y., Sept. 10 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- IBM (NYSE:IBM) today announced that Globecast, the global solutions provider for media, has deployed high-speed file transfer solutions from Aspera, an IBM company. The technology has been deployed to further improve the speed and reliability of large media file submissions from global customers as well as deliveries to multiple worldwide distribution channels.
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ARMONK, N.Y., Sept. 10 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- IBM (NYSE:IBM) today announced that Globecast, the global solutions provider for media, has deployed high-speed file transfer solutions from Aspera, an IBM company. The technology has been deployed to further improve the speed and reliability of large media file submissions from global customers as well as deliveries to multiple worldwide distribution channels.
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Wednesday, 9 September 2015
MIRRIAD AND XSTREAM DEPLOY ASPERA HIGH-SPEED TRANSFER IN THE CLOUD
ARMONK, N.Y, Sept 9 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- IBM (NYSE:IBM) today announced that Aspera, an IBM Company, continued the momentum in its cloud offerings with the addition of two new customers, advertising technology creatorMirriad, and OTT and TV Everywhere solutions provider Xstream.
Mirriad
With headquarters in London, UK, and offices around the world, Mirriad works with leading brands, content owners and distributors in over 20 countries, delivering native ads seamlessly embedded within premium video content, including TV shows, movies and music videos.
Mirriad
With headquarters in London, UK, and offices around the world, Mirriad works with leading brands, content owners and distributors in over 20 countries, delivering native ads seamlessly embedded within premium video content, including TV shows, movies and music videos.
CALVIN KLEIN, INC. TO REACQUIRE CALVIN KLEIN PLATINUM LABEL ACCESSORIES LICENSE FROM CK21
NEW YORK, Sept 9 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Calvin Klein, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of PVH Corp. (NYSE:PVH), today announced its plans to reacquire the existing license agreement held by CK21 Holdings Pte. Ltd. for all production and sale of Calvin Klein platinum label men’s and women’s accessories. This agreement includes sale in free-standing Calvin Klein platinum accessories stores in China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Philippines, Indonesia, Australia, New Zealand and South Korea.
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GORDAGEN CONFIRMS BIOAVAILABILITY IN PHASE I STUDY FOR EVIDENCE-BASED NUTRACEUTICALS
MELBOURNE, Australia, Sept. 9, 2015 / Medianet International-AsiaNet/ --
- Primary endpoints of Phase I Single Ascending Dose pharmacokinetic study achieved
- Bioavailability of Gordagen’s MELT3(TM) formulation confirmed, with good plasma levels obtained
- Dose relationship of MELT3(TM) demonstrated, along with significant duration in plasma
- MELT3(TM) tablets confirmed to be easy to take, palatable and well tolerated
Gordagen Pharmaceuticals, a privately-held company commercializing evidence-based nutraceuticals and pharmaceuticals, today announced results for the first part of its Phase I clinical trial, a Single Ascending Dose Pharmacokinetics (PK) study, with the Company preparing results for
publication. The study assessed the Company’s “melt-then-swallow” technology (MELT3(TM)), which is a formulation based on annatto-derived tocotrienols.
- Primary endpoints of Phase I Single Ascending Dose pharmacokinetic study achieved
- Bioavailability of Gordagen’s MELT3(TM) formulation confirmed, with good plasma levels obtained
- Dose relationship of MELT3(TM) demonstrated, along with significant duration in plasma
- MELT3(TM) tablets confirmed to be easy to take, palatable and well tolerated
Gordagen Pharmaceuticals, a privately-held company commercializing evidence-based nutraceuticals and pharmaceuticals, today announced results for the first part of its Phase I clinical trial, a Single Ascending Dose Pharmacokinetics (PK) study, with the Company preparing results for
publication. The study assessed the Company’s “melt-then-swallow” technology (MELT3(TM)), which is a formulation based on annatto-derived tocotrienols.
LEGAL TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS PROVIDER EPIQ SYSTEMS LAUNCHES DEDICATED EDISCOVERY OFFICE IN FRANKFURT, GERMANY
LONDON and FRANKFURT, Germany, Sept. 9 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --Epiq Systems (NASDAQ:EPIQ), a leading global provider of integrated technology solutions for the legal profession, today announced the launch of an office in Frankfurt, Germany consistent with its previously stated goal of expanding its international footprint. The Frankfurt office offers Epiq's full suite of eDiscovery services, including processing and hosting of electronically stored information (ESI) and document review services. Epiq will also offer managed services through its affiliate Iris Data Services.
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WIPRO AND BLACKLINE PARTNER TO DELIVER FINANCIAL SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS
LONDON & BANGALORE, India, Sept 9 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Wipro Limited (NYSE:WIT), a leading global information technology, consulting and business process services company, today announced a partnership with BlackLineInc., a leader in Enhanced Finance Controls and Automation (EFCA) software. As part of this partnership, Wipro will offer BlackLine's platform of financial software solutions, encompassing Financial Close Management, Intercompany Hub, Reconciliation Management and Controls Assurance delivered as a cloud-based service, to finance and accounting organisations.
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Tuesday, 8 September 2015
SYNECTICS OPENS MACAU OFFICE TO SUPPORT GAMING CLIENTS
MACAU, Sept 8 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Synectics has invested in a new Asia Pacific office to support gaming sector growth.
Located in Macau, the office is the latest addition to Synectics’ global network of sales, support and operations centres, and has opened in response to increased demand for its integrated surveillance solutions in the region.
KOBE BIOMEDICAL INNOVATION CLUSTER, ONE OF JAPAN'S LARGEST BIOMEDICAL CLUSTERS, MAKES FIRST APPEARANCE AT MEDICAL FAIR THAILAND
KOBE, Japan, Sept. 8 /Kyodo JBN-AsiaNet/ -
| Eight companies from the Kobe Biomedical Innovation Cluster in Hyogo Prefecture will be taking part in Medical Fair Thailand, Asia's largest medical device exhibition. Exhibition homepage: http://www.medicalfair-thailand.com/index.php/en/ (Photo: http://prw.kyodonews.jp/opn/release/201509043318/) The City of Kobe started the "Kobe Medical Industry Development Project" (now called the "Kobe Biomedical Innovation Cluster" or KBIC) as one of the earthquake restoration projects to recover the economy of Kobe, which was severely damaged by the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake on January 17, 1995. http://mrem.bernama.com/viewsm.php?idm=25221 |
Digital Workshop Implements Aspera for Fast Upload and Delivery of Media Materials to South Africa's Broadcasters and Cinemas
Full-Service Post-Production Facility Speeds Delivery of Content With Aspera Secure, High-Speed File Transfer and Automation Solutions
ARMONK, N.Y., Sept. 8 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- IBM (NYSE:IBM) today announced that Digital Workshop, one of South African's leading boutique full-service film and television post-production facilities, has selected high-speed file transfer and workflow automation software from Aspera, an IBM company, to ingest, manage and distribute the hundreds of hours of diverse media content it receives daily from global content owners.
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ARMONK, N.Y., Sept. 8 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- IBM (NYSE:IBM) today announced that Digital Workshop, one of South African's leading boutique full-service film and television post-production facilities, has selected high-speed file transfer and workflow automation software from Aspera, an IBM company, to ingest, manage and distribute the hundreds of hours of diverse media content it receives daily from global content owners.
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A.M. BEST AFFIRMS RATINGS OF HANWHA GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED
HONG KONG, Sept 7 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- A.M. Best has affirmed the financial strength rating of B++ (Good) and the issuer credit rating of “bbb” of Hanwha General Insurance Company Limited (Hanwha General) (South Korea). The outlook for both ratings is stable.
Monday, 7 September 2015
A.M. BEST AFFIRMS RATINGS OF HANWHA GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED
HONG KONG, Sept 7 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- A.M. Best has affirmed the financial strength rating of B++ (Good) and the issuer credit rating of “bbb” of Hanwha General Insurance Company Limited (Hanwha General) (South Korea). The outlook for both ratings is stable.
The ratings reflect Hanwha General’s adequate risk-adjusted capitalization, improvement in overall operating result in 2014 and the first half of 2015 and prudent investment strategy.
A.M. BEST WITHDRAWS RATINGS OF THE FUJI FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED AND AIU INSURANCE COMPANY, LTD.
HONG KONG, Sept 7 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE)-- A.M. Best has affirmed the financial strength rating of A (Excellent) and the issuer credit ratings of “a” of The Fuji Fire & Marine Insurance Company, Limited (Fuji Fire) (Japan) and AIU Insurance Company, Ltd. (AIU Japan) (Japan). The ultimate parent company of both companies is American International Group, Inc. (AIG) (New York, NY) (NYSE: AIG). The outlook for all ratings is stable.
A.M. BEST AFFIRMS RATINGS OF NIB NZ LIMITED
SINGAPORE, Sept 7 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- A.M. Best has affirmed the financial strength rating of A- (Excellent) and the issuer credit rating of “a-” of nib nz limited (nib nz) (New Zealand). The outlook for both ratings is stable.
The ratings mainly reflect nib nz’s adequate balance sheet strength and continued favorable operating performance. The ratings also take into consideration the company’s strong risk management fundamentals, which partially contributed to the stable and favorable claim experience over time.
VITAL IMAGES, INC. IMAGE MANAGEMENT AND BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE SOLUTIONS INTRODUCED IN ASIA PACIFIC MARKET AT HIMSS ASIAPAC15
VioSuite(TM) Image Management and Vitality Solutions(TM) Business Intelligence Product Suites Deliver Unique Products and Services for Enterprise Image Management, Analytics and Business Intelligence
MARINA BAY SANDS, Singapore, Sept 7 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --Vital Images, Inc., a Toshiba Medical Systems Group Company, introduces VioSuite™ Image Management and Vitality Solutions™ Business Intelligence product families, which provide healthcare administrators with a robust set of tools to improve system-wide image access and image data analytics. VioSuite and Vitality Solutions, as well as the company’s flagship products VitreaAdvanced® and VitreaView® software, will be showcased at the 9th Annual HIMSS Asia Pacific Conference and Exhibition in booth 200. |
ASPERA CELEBRATES BIGGEST EVER PRESENCE AT IBC WITH SHOWCASE OF WORLD-CLASS SAAS AND LIVE STREAMING SOLUTIONS
ARMONK, N.Y, Sept. 7 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- For Aspera, an IBM company and creator of technologies that move the world's data at maximum speed, IBC 2015 marks the company's biggest ever presence at the show in the company's 10-year history. From its booth #7.B27, Aspera will showcase its complete portfolio of high-speed file transfer software and automation solutions for the broadcast and media industries, and highlight how industry-leading media technology companies and cloud service providers are continuing to directly integrate the Aspera FASP software platform.
A.M. Best Withdraws Ratings of The Fuji Fire & Marine Insurance Company, Limited and AIU Insurance Company, Ltd.
HONG KONG, Sept 7 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE)-- A.M. Best has affirmed the financial strength rating of A (Excellent) and the issuer credit ratings of “a” of The Fuji Fire & Marine Insurance Company, Limited (Fuji Fire) (Japan) and AIU Insurance Company, Ltd. (AIU Japan) (Japan). The ultimate parent company of both companies is American International Group, Inc. (AIG) (New York, NY) (NYSE: AIG). The outlook for all ratings is stable.
Concurrently, A.M. Best has withdrawn the ratings in response to the companies’ request to no longer participate in A.M. Best’s interactive rating process.
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Concurrently, A.M. Best has withdrawn the ratings in response to the companies’ request to no longer participate in A.M. Best’s interactive rating process.
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A.M. Best Affirms Ratings of nib nz limited
SINGAPORE, Sept 7 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- A.M. Best has affirmed the financial strength rating of A- (Excellent) and the issuer credit rating of “a-” of nib nz limited (nib nz) (New Zealand). The outlook for both ratings is stable.
The ratings mainly reflect nib nz’s adequate balance sheet strength and continued favorable operating performance. The ratings also take into consideration the company’s strong risk management fundamentals, which partially contributed to the stable and favorable claim experience over time.
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The ratings mainly reflect nib nz’s adequate balance sheet strength and continued favorable operating performance. The ratings also take into consideration the company’s strong risk management fundamentals, which partially contributed to the stable and favorable claim experience over time.
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Friday, 4 September 2015
NAfMA Recognising Malaysia's Best In Management Accounting
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 4 (Bernama) -- Business leaders and CIMA professionals won the prestigious National Award for Management Accounting (NAfMA) in various categories for excellence in management accounting and business performance.
NAfMA is awarded by the Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA) and the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), the world’s leading and largest professional body of management accountants. Dato’ Sri Abdul Wahid Omar, Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department, presented the awards during a dinner on 3 September 2015.
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NAfMA is awarded by the Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA) and the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), the world’s leading and largest professional body of management accountants. Dato’ Sri Abdul Wahid Omar, Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department, presented the awards during a dinner on 3 September 2015.
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ACCENTURE HONOURED AS DISTINGUISHED PATRON OF THE ARTS BY THE NATIONAL ARTS COUNCIL
SINGAPORE, Sept 4 (Bernama) -- The
National Arts Council has named Accenture (NYSE: ACN) the Distinguished
Patron of the Arts and the SG50 Arts Patron, for the company’s
contribution of technology and innovation to the arts and culture in
Singapore.
As the National Gallery Singapore’s Innovation Partner, Accenture is utilising its global expertise in digital technologies to deliver a differentiated visitor experience at the Gallery. Additionally, Accenture Digital will deliver valuable insights into visitor patterns and preferences by analysing data from both online and in-Gallery visits.
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As the National Gallery Singapore’s Innovation Partner, Accenture is utilising its global expertise in digital technologies to deliver a differentiated visitor experience at the Gallery. Additionally, Accenture Digital will deliver valuable insights into visitor patterns and preferences by analysing data from both online and in-Gallery visits.
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MHG FUNDS GLOBAL TREK TO RAISE AWARENESS ABOUT PLASTIC POLLUTION AND ALTERNATIVES
FLORENCE, Italy, Sept 4 (Bernama) -- Today,
CEO of MHG, Paul A. Pereira announced the company is sponsoring an
expedition to raise awareness regarding plastic pollution on a global
scale. On September 2nd, the “From Florence to Singapore”
expedition began in Florence, and they will travel through thirty
countries and complete the trek in Singapore, mid-December of 2015.
During the trip, travelers Cesare Poccianti and Michele Sabatini will converse with local organizations to understand how plastic plays a role in the everyday lives of people. Throughout the excursion, they will discuss with representatives the impact that petroleum-based plastics have on the environment after disposal, as well as record plastic pollution they see along the coastal, desert, mountainous and jungle terrains.
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During the trip, travelers Cesare Poccianti and Michele Sabatini will converse with local organizations to understand how plastic plays a role in the everyday lives of people. Throughout the excursion, they will discuss with representatives the impact that petroleum-based plastics have on the environment after disposal, as well as record plastic pollution they see along the coastal, desert, mountainous and jungle terrains.
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Dalet Galaxy Integrates Aspera High-Speed Transfer Solutions to Speed Media File Exchange
Partnership Pairs Leading Media Asset Management Platform With High-Speed File Transfer to Accelerate Users' Access to Productivity-Enhancing Tools
ARMONK, N.Y., Sept. 4 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- IBM (NYSE:IBM) today announced that Dalet, a leading provider of software-based solutions for media organizations, has completed an integration of FASP® high-speed transfer technology from Aspera, an IBM company, into the Dalet Galaxy enterprise media asset management (MAM) platform. The solution will enhance users' upload experience by reducing transfer times and improving reliability.
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ARMONK, N.Y., Sept. 4 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- IBM (NYSE:IBM) today announced that Dalet, a leading provider of software-based solutions for media organizations, has completed an integration of FASP® high-speed transfer technology from Aspera, an IBM company, into the Dalet Galaxy enterprise media asset management (MAM) platform. The solution will enhance users' upload experience by reducing transfer times and improving reliability.
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Thursday, 3 September 2015
NovaBay Pharmaceuticals Signs Distribution Agreement to Make Avenova Available in New Zealand
The new agreement with Ophthalmic Instrument Company will bring NovaBay’s Avenova to patients throughout New Zealand
EMERYVILLE, Calif., Sept 3 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE)-- NovaBay® Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NYSE MKT:NBY), a biopharmaceutical company commercializing and developing topical non-antibiotic antimicrobial products for the global eye care market, today announced that the company’s breakthrough prescription daily eyelid and lash hygiene product, Avenova™, will be marketed in New Zealand through a partnership with Ophthalmic Instrument Company.
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EMERYVILLE, Calif., Sept 3 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE)-- NovaBay® Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NYSE MKT:NBY), a biopharmaceutical company commercializing and developing topical non-antibiotic antimicrobial products for the global eye care market, today announced that the company’s breakthrough prescription daily eyelid and lash hygiene product, Avenova™, will be marketed in New Zealand through a partnership with Ophthalmic Instrument Company.
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GN ReSound Opens Johor Malaysia Factory and Distribution Center to Support Continued Company Growth
Company leaders joined by dignitaries, special guests in facility tour and product demonstrations
COPENHAGEN, Denmark, Sept 3 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE)-- Today, GN ReSound®, a global leader in innovative hearing technologies, hosted an official opening ceremony for the company’s newest manufacturing and distribution facility in Kulaijaya, Johor, Malaysia. The new 5,000 m2 facility expands GN ReSound’s global production capacity and will also serve as a new distribution hub for the region.
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COPENHAGEN, Denmark, Sept 3 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE)-- Today, GN ReSound®, a global leader in innovative hearing technologies, hosted an official opening ceremony for the company’s newest manufacturing and distribution facility in Kulaijaya, Johor, Malaysia. The new 5,000 m2 facility expands GN ReSound’s global production capacity and will also serve as a new distribution hub for the region.
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Xoom Launches Money Transfer Service to Singapore
Xoom Customers Can Conveniently, Safely and Economically Send Money to Loved Ones in Singapore
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept 3 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Xoom Corporation (NASDAQ:XOOM), a leading digital money transfer provider, announced today the launch of its money transfer service to Singapore. Xoom customers can now send money online to bank accounts in Singapore via their U.S. bank accounts, credit cards or debit cards. Money can be sent to 10 local banks in Singapore, including DBS, POSB, UOB, OCBC and Standard Chartered Bank, and deposited into the recipient’s account.
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SAN FRANCISCO, Sept 3 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Xoom Corporation (NASDAQ:XOOM), a leading digital money transfer provider, announced today the launch of its money transfer service to Singapore. Xoom customers can now send money online to bank accounts in Singapore via their U.S. bank accounts, credit cards or debit cards. Money can be sent to 10 local banks in Singapore, including DBS, POSB, UOB, OCBC and Standard Chartered Bank, and deposited into the recipient’s account.
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Wednesday, 2 September 2015
RAPID MICRO BIOSYSTEMS ANNOUNCES THE COMMERCIAL AVAILABILITY OF THE GROWTH DIRECT(TM) MULTITEST SYSTEM
New System Supports Testing of Key Applications in a Single Instrument
LOWELL, Mass., Sept 2, (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rapid Micro Biosystems, the provider of automated, rapid, non-destructive detection and enumeration technologies in microbiology, today announced the continued expansion of the Growth Direct™ product line with the launch of the Growth Direct MultiTest System. The technology automates the incubation, detection, and results reporting steps for bioburden, environmental monitoring and sterility testing -- within a single instrument. The proven method is based on the detection of the natural auto-fluorescence of microorganisms, and can detect growing colonies in about half the time of the traditional tests, providing time and resource savings.
LOWELL, Mass., Sept 2, (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rapid Micro Biosystems, the provider of automated, rapid, non-destructive detection and enumeration technologies in microbiology, today announced the continued expansion of the Growth Direct™ product line with the launch of the Growth Direct MultiTest System. The technology automates the incubation, detection, and results reporting steps for bioburden, environmental monitoring and sterility testing -- within a single instrument. The proven method is based on the detection of the natural auto-fluorescence of microorganisms, and can detect growing colonies in about half the time of the traditional tests, providing time and resource savings.
Chinese Outbound Tourists Exceed 100 Million for the First Time
SHANGHAI, China, Sept. 1, 2015 /Xinhua-AsiaNet/--
China Tourism Academy released a report recently, 2015 Annual Development Report of Chinese Outbound Tourism, indicating that the number of outbound travelers from China has exceeded 100 million for the first time, making China the single largest tourist exporting country in the world for three consecutive years. It is estimated that the growth momentum is going to remain throughout 2015. The report also points out that UnionPay have become the preferred payment brand among outbound Chinese travelers.
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China Tourism Academy released a report recently, 2015 Annual Development Report of Chinese Outbound Tourism, indicating that the number of outbound travelers from China has exceeded 100 million for the first time, making China the single largest tourist exporting country in the world for three consecutive years. It is estimated that the growth momentum is going to remain throughout 2015. The report also points out that UnionPay have become the preferred payment brand among outbound Chinese travelers.
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THX AND CHINA'S SAPPRFT TEST INSTITUTE PARTNER TO DEFINE NEW CINEMA QUALITY STANDARDS
Addressing the Need for Improved Monitoring, Implementation and Education, THX is Lending its Expertise to Advancing China’s Cinema Industry
BEIJING, Sept 2 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- THX Holdings Ltd. (THX) announces a cooperative agreement with SAPPRFT Test Institute of Film Technical Quality (TIFTQ), the only third-party testing institute for China’s film industry.
A.M. BEST AFFIRMS RATINGS OF CHINA BOCOM INSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED
HONG KONG, Sept 2 (Bernama) -- A.M. Best has affirmed the financial strength ratings of A- (Excellent) and the issuer credit rating of “a-” of the China BOCOM Insurance Company Limited (CBIC) (Hong Kong). The outlook for both ratings is stable.
The ratings reflect CBIC’s strong risk-adjusted capitalization, consistently favorable loss experience and the various support it receives as a wholly owned subsidiary of Bank of Communications Co., Ltd. (BOCOM), one of the top five commercial banks in China.
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The ratings reflect CBIC’s strong risk-adjusted capitalization, consistently favorable loss experience and the various support it receives as a wholly owned subsidiary of Bank of Communications Co., Ltd. (BOCOM), one of the top five commercial banks in China.
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NTT COMMUNICATIONS TO GREATLY EXPAND MICROSOFT DYNAMICS ® AX ERP SOLUTIONS ON ENTERPRISE CLOUD
TOKYO, Sept 1 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- NTT Communications Corporation (NTT Com), the ICT solutions and international communications business within the NTT (NYSE:NTT) Group, announced today it will greatly expand Microsoft Dynamics AX on Enterprise Cloud, the cloud-based enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution provided on NTT Com’s Enterprise Cloud service. New features will be available by October 1 and include additional templates for five types of industries/purposes, strengthened support for deployment in 12 Asian countries/regions, and compatibility with hybrid clouds.
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Placid Express Receives Award for 'Best Remittance Provider' by Bangladesh Bank (Central Bank of Bangladesh)
NEW YORK, Sept. 2 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Placid NK Corporation D/B/A Placid Express, a licensed money transmitter headquartered in New York, is proud to announce that it has been recognized by Bangladesh Bank, the central bank of Bangladesh, as the best remittance provider for NRBs residing abroad. The company has received a distinguished award for its achievements in an event organized by Bangladesh Bank in Dhaka on August 1st, 2015. The award was proudly received by Mr. Mohammed H. Rashid, Director/CFO which was given by Dr. Atiur Rahman, Governor of Bangladesh Bank. Event attendees included distinguished officials of Bangladesh Bank, stakeholders of many banks, individual remitters from around the world and other honorable guests.
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Tuesday, 1 September 2015
NASDAQ FUTURES DATA NOW AVAILABLE ON INTERACTIVE DATA'S CONSOLIDATED FEED AND FUTURESOURCE SERVICES
Expansion Deepens Interactive Data's Coverage of US Derivatives and Energy Marketplace
NEW YORK, Sept 2, (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nasdaq announced today that it now supplies futures data to Interactive Data's product line through Nasdaq Futures, Inc. (NFX), the exchange group's US-based designated contract market (DCM) that launched on July 24, 2015.
NEW YORK, Sept 2, (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nasdaq announced today that it now supplies futures data to Interactive Data's product line through Nasdaq Futures, Inc. (NFX), the exchange group's US-based designated contract market (DCM) that launched on July 24, 2015.
USC LIBRARIES ACQUIRE WAYNE THOM PHOTOGRAPHY ARCHIVE
LOS ANGELES, Sept 1 (Bernama) --
The University of Southern California Libraries have acquired the
archive of Wayne Thom, the Pacific Rim master architectural photographer
with roots in Shanghai, Hong Kong, Vancouver, and Los Angeles. The
250,000-image collection documents 2,805 of Thom’s projects, capturing
the development of hundreds of landmark structures from initial models
through final construction.
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This Smart News Release features multimedia. View the full release here: http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20150831006210/en/
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UK-SINGAPORE COLLABORATION PREPARES FOR RECORD 300KM HYDROGEN FUEL CELL UAV FLIGHT
SINGAPORE, Sept 1 (Bernama) --
A new civilian fuel cell UAV designed for search and rescue is gearing
up for the world’s first ever 300km UAV flight to cross the North Sea,
linking Scotland to Norway.
Set to take off within days, this historic flight is the result of a joint effort between UAV fuel cell power systems supplier Horizon Energy Systems (HES) of Singapore, and Scottish UAV developer RaptorUAS. The team is working with Northern Colorado Search and Rescue in the US, as a first end-user of the long endurance UAV system.
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Set to take off within days, this historic flight is the result of a joint effort between UAV fuel cell power systems supplier Horizon Energy Systems (HES) of Singapore, and Scottish UAV developer RaptorUAS. The team is working with Northern Colorado Search and Rescue in the US, as a first end-user of the long endurance UAV system.
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Kanisho Delivers Delicious Crabs Directly from Hokkaido, Japan!
SAPPORO, Japan, Sept. 1 / Kyodo JBN-AsiaNet/ --
- Unfrozen Crabs Now Available Online at Qoo10 Singapore Website –
In August 2015, Hokkaido Live-Crab Shop Kanisho (Sapporo, Hokkaido) launched an online service selling unfrozen crabs on Qoo10 Singapore, a leading online shopping mall very active in the Asian market.
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- Unfrozen Crabs Now Available Online at Qoo10 Singapore Website –
In August 2015, Hokkaido Live-Crab Shop Kanisho (Sapporo, Hokkaido) launched an online service selling unfrozen crabs on Qoo10 Singapore, a leading online shopping mall very active in the Asian market.
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Youth Activists from Around the World Meet in Hiroshima to Pledge Abolition of Nuclear Weapons
HIROSHIMA, Japan, Sept 1 /Kyodo JBN-AsiaNet/ --
From August 28 to 30, an International Youth Summit for Nuclear Abolition was held in Hiroshima, bringing together 30 key youth activists on nuclear disarmament from more than 20 countries, from Tunisia to Kazakhstan, India and the USA.
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From August 28 to 30, an International Youth Summit for Nuclear Abolition was held in Hiroshima, bringing together 30 key youth activists on nuclear disarmament from more than 20 countries, from Tunisia to Kazakhstan, India and the USA.
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