KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 29 (Bernama) -- Clinical Trials Day 2019 was celebrated for its third consecutive year at the newly opened Women and Children’s Hospital Kuala Lumpur. This event, organized by Clinical Research Malaysia (CRM) in collaboration with Clinical Research Centre (CRC) of Kuala Lumpur Hospital, aims to elevate the awareness level of clinical trials among patients and the general public in the country.
During the event, an I AM AWARE Photography Series, featuring a photo collection of patients that had participated in a clinical trial, was launched by the Deputy Director-General of Health (Research & Technical Support), YBhg Datuk Dr. Christopher Lee Kwok Choong. The photography series portrays the different stages of a clinical trial patient’s life. The I AM AWARE campaign is one of the community outreach initiatives by CRM together with Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, CanWell Group as a strategic partner.
Clinical trials have been perceived as experimental testing and patients most often feel as though they are being used as guinea pigs. Despite the significant impact clinical trials has made on improving medical treatments, this misconception continues as the public’s understanding is limited due to lack of understanding of clinical trials.
In order to reach wider audiences at the national level, mobile exhibition roadshows will be touring the country at major public hospitals throughout the year to engage with patients. The photography series, comprising of stand-alone panels and booklets, showcases the core part of clinical trial which is the unsung heroes that have contributed to research that may improve medical treatments and move science forward.
About Clinical Research Malaysia (CRM)
Established by Malaysian Ministry of Health in 2012, Clinical Research Malaysia exists to advance global health solutions for a brighter, more hopeful future for the people by providing speedy and reliable end-to-end clinical research support for quality studies.
Our innate understanding of the local clinical research landscape with the international standards of operations coupled with fundamental backing of the government ministries provide us an incomparable advantage to work with partners from the nascent stages of development to materialisation of the end product, in order to deliver better treatment and high-skilled job opportunities.
About Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM)
The UKM team is represented by the Cancer Wellness group (CanWell) under the Faculty of Health Sciences (Dr. Caryn Chan Mei Hsien, Dr. Noorazrul Yahya, Dr. Nor Aniza Azmi and Dr. Rozilawati Ahmad). Faculty of Pharmacy (Dr. Adliah Mhd. Ali and Dr. Noraida Mohamed Shah). Dr Adliah Mhd Ali and Dr Noraida Mohamed Shah are senior lecturers from the Centre of Quality Management of Medicines at the Faculty of Pharmacy. This centre focuses on the safe and cost effective use of medicines and practices to optimise the delivery of pharmaceutical care and clinical initiatives, enhance professional development of healthcare providers relevant to changes and developments in society and sciences and enhance the quality of information about medicines provided to the public and healthcare providers.
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Friday 30 August 2019
CREATING AN IMPACTFUL CLINICAL TRIALS DAY AT WOMEN AND CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL, KL
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 29 (Bernama) -- Clinical Trials Day 2019 was celebrated for its third consecutive year at the newly opened Women and Children’s Hospital Kuala Lumpur.
This event, organized by Clinical Research Malaysia (CRM) in collaboration with Clinical Research Centre (CRC) of Kuala Lumpur Hospital, aims to elevate the awareness level of clinical trials in the country, as well as to encourage participation of medical professionals in clinical research.
Clinical Trials Day is part of CRM’s ongoing efforts in enhancing the current clinical research ecosystem in the country by ensuring a robust pool of patients and volunteers for trials, while at the same time continuously investing in the infrastructure of qualified personnel, addressing the industry needs and promoting Malaysia as a hub for clinical research.
During this one-day event, Sponsored Research Award was given to individuals and organizations that have immensely contributed to clinical research in Malaysia. Dr. Voon Pei Jye, a Medical Oncologist from Sarawak General Hospital received the Investigator of the Year award as well as the Top Recruiter Award for his outstanding achievement in oncology trials last year.
The event was officiated by the Deputy Director-General of Health (Research & Technical Support), YBhg Datuk Dr. Christopher Lee Kwok Choong. Datuk Dr. Christopher touched on the importance of attracting sponsored research to the country as it provides access to ground-breaking as well as costly treatments that may not be available to patients outside of a clinical trial setting. He also commended the efforts and achievements of the doctors at Hospital Kuala Lumpur who have gone above and beyond their usual clinical practice to deliver clinical trials of good quality.
About Clinical Research Malaysia (CRM)
Established by Malaysian Ministry of Health in 2012, Clinical Research Malaysia exists to advance global health solutions for a brighter, more hopeful future for the people by providing speedy and reliable end-to-end clinical research support for quality studies.
Our innate understanding of the local clinical research landscape with the international standards of operations coupled with fundamental backing of the government ministries provide us an incomparable advantage to work with partners from the nascent stages of development to materialisation of the end product, in order to deliver better treatment and high-skilled job opportunities.
http://mrem.bernama.com/viewsm.php?idm=35358
This event, organized by Clinical Research Malaysia (CRM) in collaboration with Clinical Research Centre (CRC) of Kuala Lumpur Hospital, aims to elevate the awareness level of clinical trials in the country, as well as to encourage participation of medical professionals in clinical research.
Clinical Trials Day is part of CRM’s ongoing efforts in enhancing the current clinical research ecosystem in the country by ensuring a robust pool of patients and volunteers for trials, while at the same time continuously investing in the infrastructure of qualified personnel, addressing the industry needs and promoting Malaysia as a hub for clinical research.
During this one-day event, Sponsored Research Award was given to individuals and organizations that have immensely contributed to clinical research in Malaysia. Dr. Voon Pei Jye, a Medical Oncologist from Sarawak General Hospital received the Investigator of the Year award as well as the Top Recruiter Award for his outstanding achievement in oncology trials last year.
The event was officiated by the Deputy Director-General of Health (Research & Technical Support), YBhg Datuk Dr. Christopher Lee Kwok Choong. Datuk Dr. Christopher touched on the importance of attracting sponsored research to the country as it provides access to ground-breaking as well as costly treatments that may not be available to patients outside of a clinical trial setting. He also commended the efforts and achievements of the doctors at Hospital Kuala Lumpur who have gone above and beyond their usual clinical practice to deliver clinical trials of good quality.
About Clinical Research Malaysia (CRM)
Established by Malaysian Ministry of Health in 2012, Clinical Research Malaysia exists to advance global health solutions for a brighter, more hopeful future for the people by providing speedy and reliable end-to-end clinical research support for quality studies.
Our innate understanding of the local clinical research landscape with the international standards of operations coupled with fundamental backing of the government ministries provide us an incomparable advantage to work with partners from the nascent stages of development to materialisation of the end product, in order to deliver better treatment and high-skilled job opportunities.
http://mrem.bernama.com/viewsm.php?idm=35358
STEVIE AWARDS ANNOUNCE WINNERS OF 2019 BEST OF THE IBA AWARDS
Grand Stevie Award winners will be presented with trophies at the Andaz Vienna am Belvedere Hotel, on 19 October
FAIRFAX, Va., Aug 29 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Stevie® Awards have announced the winners of the Best of the IBA Awards in The 2019 (16th Annual) International Business Awards®, the world’s premier business awards competition.
Nominees in the 2019 IBAs were not able to apply for the Best of the IBA Awards directly. Winners were determined by a points system based on the total number of awards won in the IBAs with a Gold Stevie win counting for three points, a Silver Stevie win for two points, and a Bronze Stevie win for 1.5 points.
This year’s Gold, Silver, and Bronze Stevie Award winners in The International Business Awards were announced on 14 August. The winners of the Best of the IBA Awards will be presented with Grand Stevie Award trophies at The 16th Annual International Business Awards banquet at the Andaz Vienna am Belvedere Hotel in Vienna, Austria on 19 October.
Winners of the 2019 Grand Stevie Awards are:
Most Honored Organization: International mail and logistics company DP DHL Group, with 86.5 award points earned by Gold, Silver, and Bronze Stevie-winning entries submitted by their offices and affiliates in 32 countries. This is the 11th Grand Stevie Award won by DP DHL Group in one of the Stevie Award competitions since 2014.
Most Honored Public Relations Agency: LLYC, with a total of 69.5 award points earned by Gold, Silver, and Bronze Stevie-winning entries submitted on behalf of clients like BBVA, Coca-Cola, and Starbucks. The Madrid-headquartered global communications and public affairs consulting firm won a Top 10 Grand Stevie Award in 2018.
Most Honored Marketing Agency: Switching-Time, with a total of 20 points earned by Gold, Silver, and Bronze Stevie-winning entries submitted mostly on behalf of outdoor brand Columbia. The agency is based in Shanghai, China.
Most Honored Interactive Services Agency: The XD Agency, with 20.5 points earned by Gold, Silver, and Bronze Stevie-winning entries submitted on behalf of clients such as Porsche and Red Bull. The Atlanta, Georgia, USA-based strategic communications agency is hyper-focused on experience design. The agency also won the Grand Stevie for most honored interactive services agency in The 2019 American Business Awards®.
Top 10: These are the top Gold, Silver, and Bronze Stevie winners among all other organizations honored in the 2019 IBAs. They’ll also be presented with Grand Stevie Award trophies.
1. MSL, worldwide (66.5 points)
2. IBM, worldwide (65)
3. ASDA’A BCW, Dubai, United Arab Emirates (59.5)
4. The Audacious Agency, Coombabah, QLD, Australia (37)
5. PT Petrokimia Gresik, Gresik, Indonesia (35.5)
6. (tie) Dell Technologies, worldwide (30)
Ooredoo, worldwide (30)
8. Dan Lok Education Inc., Vancouver, BC, Canada (29)
9. (tie) Jeunesse Global, Lake Mary, FL, USA (24.5)
Thai Life Insurance Plc., Bangkok, Thailand (24.5)
“Of all the outstanding organizations and achievements that were recognized among this year’s record-breaking number of IBA nominations, these 14 organizations stand out as the ones with the widest breadth of achievement,” said Michael Gallagher, president and founder of the Stevie Awards. “The Best of the IBA Awards are intended to honor organizations that show an especially strong dedication to honoring the work of their employees, commitment to their clients, and a sense of innovation, and we look forward to celebrating these firms with Grand Stevie Award trophies at our gala event in Vienna on 19 October.”
The International Business Awards feature a wide variety of categories to recognize achievement in every facet of work life, including management awards, new product awards, marketing awards, PR awards, customer service awards, website awards, and more.
Gold, Silver, and Bronze Stevie Award placements in the 2019 IBAs were determined by the average scores of more than 250 professionals worldwide in the three-month judging process.
For more information about The International Business Awards, including a complete list of all Stevie Award winners in the 2019 competition, visit http://www.StevieAwards.com/IBA.
About the Stevie Awards
Stevie Awards are conferred in eight programs: the Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards, the German Stevie Awards, The American Business Awards®, The International Business Awards®, the Stevie Awards for Great Employers, the Stevie Awards for Women in Business, the Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service, and the new Middle East Stevie Awards. Stevie Awards competitions receive more than 12,000 entries each year from organizations in more than 70 nations. Honoring organizations of all types and sizes and the people behind them, the Stevies recognize outstanding performances in the workplace worldwide. Learn more about the Stevie Awards at http://www.StevieAwards.com.
http://mrem.bernama.com/viewsm.php?idm=35346
FAIRFAX, Va., Aug 29 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Stevie® Awards have announced the winners of the Best of the IBA Awards in The 2019 (16th Annual) International Business Awards®, the world’s premier business awards competition.
Nominees in the 2019 IBAs were not able to apply for the Best of the IBA Awards directly. Winners were determined by a points system based on the total number of awards won in the IBAs with a Gold Stevie win counting for three points, a Silver Stevie win for two points, and a Bronze Stevie win for 1.5 points.
This year’s Gold, Silver, and Bronze Stevie Award winners in The International Business Awards were announced on 14 August. The winners of the Best of the IBA Awards will be presented with Grand Stevie Award trophies at The 16th Annual International Business Awards banquet at the Andaz Vienna am Belvedere Hotel in Vienna, Austria on 19 October.
Winners of the 2019 Grand Stevie Awards are:
Most Honored Organization: International mail and logistics company DP DHL Group, with 86.5 award points earned by Gold, Silver, and Bronze Stevie-winning entries submitted by their offices and affiliates in 32 countries. This is the 11th Grand Stevie Award won by DP DHL Group in one of the Stevie Award competitions since 2014.
Most Honored Public Relations Agency: LLYC, with a total of 69.5 award points earned by Gold, Silver, and Bronze Stevie-winning entries submitted on behalf of clients like BBVA, Coca-Cola, and Starbucks. The Madrid-headquartered global communications and public affairs consulting firm won a Top 10 Grand Stevie Award in 2018.
Most Honored Marketing Agency: Switching-Time, with a total of 20 points earned by Gold, Silver, and Bronze Stevie-winning entries submitted mostly on behalf of outdoor brand Columbia. The agency is based in Shanghai, China.
Most Honored Interactive Services Agency: The XD Agency, with 20.5 points earned by Gold, Silver, and Bronze Stevie-winning entries submitted on behalf of clients such as Porsche and Red Bull. The Atlanta, Georgia, USA-based strategic communications agency is hyper-focused on experience design. The agency also won the Grand Stevie for most honored interactive services agency in The 2019 American Business Awards®.
Top 10: These are the top Gold, Silver, and Bronze Stevie winners among all other organizations honored in the 2019 IBAs. They’ll also be presented with Grand Stevie Award trophies.
1. MSL, worldwide (66.5 points)
2. IBM, worldwide (65)
3. ASDA’A BCW, Dubai, United Arab Emirates (59.5)
4. The Audacious Agency, Coombabah, QLD, Australia (37)
5. PT Petrokimia Gresik, Gresik, Indonesia (35.5)
6. (tie) Dell Technologies, worldwide (30)
Ooredoo, worldwide (30)
8. Dan Lok Education Inc., Vancouver, BC, Canada (29)
9. (tie) Jeunesse Global, Lake Mary, FL, USA (24.5)
Thai Life Insurance Plc., Bangkok, Thailand (24.5)
“Of all the outstanding organizations and achievements that were recognized among this year’s record-breaking number of IBA nominations, these 14 organizations stand out as the ones with the widest breadth of achievement,” said Michael Gallagher, president and founder of the Stevie Awards. “The Best of the IBA Awards are intended to honor organizations that show an especially strong dedication to honoring the work of their employees, commitment to their clients, and a sense of innovation, and we look forward to celebrating these firms with Grand Stevie Award trophies at our gala event in Vienna on 19 October.”
The International Business Awards feature a wide variety of categories to recognize achievement in every facet of work life, including management awards, new product awards, marketing awards, PR awards, customer service awards, website awards, and more.
Gold, Silver, and Bronze Stevie Award placements in the 2019 IBAs were determined by the average scores of more than 250 professionals worldwide in the three-month judging process.
For more information about The International Business Awards, including a complete list of all Stevie Award winners in the 2019 competition, visit http://www.StevieAwards.com/IBA.
About the Stevie Awards
Stevie Awards are conferred in eight programs: the Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards, the German Stevie Awards, The American Business Awards®, The International Business Awards®, the Stevie Awards for Great Employers, the Stevie Awards for Women in Business, the Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service, and the new Middle East Stevie Awards. Stevie Awards competitions receive more than 12,000 entries each year from organizations in more than 70 nations. Honoring organizations of all types and sizes and the people behind them, the Stevies recognize outstanding performances in the workplace worldwide. Learn more about the Stevie Awards at http://www.StevieAwards.com.
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Thursday 29 August 2019
PRESS NOTICE - ENTITLEMENT DATE FIXED (CENTURY BOND BHD)
CENTURY BOND BHD. ("CBB" OR "COMPANY")
SELECTIVE CAPITAL REDUCTION AND REPAYMENT EXERCISE UNDERTAKEN BY CBB PURSUANT TO SECTION 116 OF THE COMPANIES ACT, 2016 ("ACT") ("SCR)
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 29 (Bernama) -- We refer to the press releases in relation to the SCR dated 16 April 2019, 22 April 2019 and 20 June 2019 (collectively "Press Releases"). Unless otherwise defined herein, all expressions used in this press release shall carry the same meanings as defined in the Press Releases.
On behalf of the Board, CIMB Investment Bank Berhad wishes to announce that following the extraction of the Order, the entitlement date for the SCR has been fixed at 5.00 pm on 20 September 2019. The notice of the entitlement date will be despatch to the shareholders of CBB accordingly.
The SCR will become effective when an office copy of the sealed order is lodged with the Companies Commission of Malaysia in accordance with Section 116(6) of the Act.
Click here to view the full release
Source: CIMB Group
FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:
Name: Dato’ Zain Azhari Mazlan
Managing Director
Corporate Finance
Investment Banking
CIMB Investment Bank Berhad
Tel: +6 03 2261 0338
Name: Ang Lay Leng
Director
Corporate Finance
Investment Banking
CIMB Investment Bank Berhad
Tel: +6 03 2261 0983
--BERNAMA
SELECTIVE CAPITAL REDUCTION AND REPAYMENT EXERCISE UNDERTAKEN BY CBB PURSUANT TO SECTION 116 OF THE COMPANIES ACT, 2016 ("ACT") ("SCR)
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 29 (Bernama) -- We refer to the press releases in relation to the SCR dated 16 April 2019, 22 April 2019 and 20 June 2019 (collectively "Press Releases"). Unless otherwise defined herein, all expressions used in this press release shall carry the same meanings as defined in the Press Releases.
On behalf of the Board, CIMB Investment Bank Berhad wishes to announce that following the extraction of the Order, the entitlement date for the SCR has been fixed at 5.00 pm on 20 September 2019. The notice of the entitlement date will be despatch to the shareholders of CBB accordingly.
The SCR will become effective when an office copy of the sealed order is lodged with the Companies Commission of Malaysia in accordance with Section 116(6) of the Act.
Click here to view the full release
Source: CIMB Group
FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:
Name: Dato’ Zain Azhari Mazlan
Managing Director
Corporate Finance
Investment Banking
CIMB Investment Bank Berhad
Tel: +6 03 2261 0338
Name: Ang Lay Leng
Director
Corporate Finance
Investment Banking
CIMB Investment Bank Berhad
Tel: +6 03 2261 0983
--BERNAMA
FACEBOOK KICKS OFF THE SECOND YEAR OF MADE BY MALAYSIA, LOVED BY THE WORLD PROGRAM TO HELP MORE MALAYSIAN SMES EXPAND ACROSS BORDERS
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 29 (Bernama) -- On 28 August 2019, Facebook, together with MATRADE and AVANA, hosted an offline training with 80 SMEs to kick off the second phase of the Made by Malaysia, Loved by the World program. The second phase is aiming at training 1,000 SMEs in seven states across Malaysia. The program, which made its debut last year, also brought in a new partner, DHL Express, the globally leading express service provider, on this second phase, that is set to help SMEs navigate the complexities of international trade.
“Facebook is committed to helping fast forward the country's digital transformation by helping Malaysian small businesses grow both at home and abroad. Through the expansion of the Made by Malaysia program, Facebook will continue to invest more resources in Malaysia to equip more local SMEs with the tools, knowledge, and skills they need to be successful,” said Nicole Tan, Country Director for Malaysia at Facebook.
In Malaysia, there's still a lot of work to do to fully unlock the potential of SMEs; especially in the area of International trade. Using online services such as Facebook and Instagram to engage with customers and promote a business removes many of the geographical barriers that traditional brick-and-mortar businesses face. This allows SMEs in Malaysia to expand across borders, allowing a business to seek international demand for their products or services at an early stage of the business lifecycle.
“It is pertinent for businesses today to be adequately proficient in the digital landscape for them to compete, especially when going for exports. We hope the Made By Malaysia program, together with our current eTRADE Programme, can help SMEs to pick up skills in market research and digital marketing, and develop or strengthen their e-commerce presence by adopting digital solutions to ensure their business grow beyond borders,” said Mr. Noraslan Hadi Abdul Kadir, Director of Digital Trade Section, MATRADE.
The phase two of the Made by Malaysia, Loved by the World program will host offline trainings in Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Sabah, Sarawak, Pahang, Perak and Johor. During the training, SMEs will have the opportunity to learn a combination of Facebook’s marketing solutions and insights, as well as the partners’ deep experience in bridging Malaysian businesses with global markets.
With DHL joining hands in this program, Malaysian SMEs can also expect to get more insights and knowledge in cross-border logistics. “International logistics is an important factor for any company, especially in the e-commerce sector, looking to expand their reach beyond the country and to profit from the upward trend in cross-border online shopping. DHL is proud to be joining hands with Facebook to share insights and best practices that can help Malaysian SMEs succeed in cross-border logistics,” said Julian Neo, Managing Director, DHL Express Malaysia and Brunei.
To-date, 1000 small businesses and entrepreneurs have been trained in the Phase 1 of the Made by Malaysia, Loved by the World program. With 97%[1] of SMEs on Facebook in Malaysia say that knowing how to promote products digitally, including on social media, is important to their business, the program aims to train 1000 more SMEs from September to December 2019. I’m very excited to see more business owners participating in Made by Malaysia program since the launch last year. Together with our partners from Facebook, MATRADE and DHL Express, AVANA will continue to equip Malaysian SMEs with the right digital knowledge, technology platform and more resources to scale up against their peers within the country and from around the globe,” said Luqman Adris, CEO & Founder of AVANA.
[1] https://dataforgood.fb.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/170726-Future-of-Business-Survey-Trade-report-July-2017-6.pdf
For more information, on the Made by Malaysia, Loved by the World program, please visit: https://madebyyou.fb.com/my
“Facebook is committed to helping fast forward the country's digital transformation by helping Malaysian small businesses grow both at home and abroad. Through the expansion of the Made by Malaysia program, Facebook will continue to invest more resources in Malaysia to equip more local SMEs with the tools, knowledge, and skills they need to be successful,” said Nicole Tan, Country Director for Malaysia at Facebook.
In Malaysia, there's still a lot of work to do to fully unlock the potential of SMEs; especially in the area of International trade. Using online services such as Facebook and Instagram to engage with customers and promote a business removes many of the geographical barriers that traditional brick-and-mortar businesses face. This allows SMEs in Malaysia to expand across borders, allowing a business to seek international demand for their products or services at an early stage of the business lifecycle.
“It is pertinent for businesses today to be adequately proficient in the digital landscape for them to compete, especially when going for exports. We hope the Made By Malaysia program, together with our current eTRADE Programme, can help SMEs to pick up skills in market research and digital marketing, and develop or strengthen their e-commerce presence by adopting digital solutions to ensure their business grow beyond borders,” said Mr. Noraslan Hadi Abdul Kadir, Director of Digital Trade Section, MATRADE.
The phase two of the Made by Malaysia, Loved by the World program will host offline trainings in Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Sabah, Sarawak, Pahang, Perak and Johor. During the training, SMEs will have the opportunity to learn a combination of Facebook’s marketing solutions and insights, as well as the partners’ deep experience in bridging Malaysian businesses with global markets.
With DHL joining hands in this program, Malaysian SMEs can also expect to get more insights and knowledge in cross-border logistics. “International logistics is an important factor for any company, especially in the e-commerce sector, looking to expand their reach beyond the country and to profit from the upward trend in cross-border online shopping. DHL is proud to be joining hands with Facebook to share insights and best practices that can help Malaysian SMEs succeed in cross-border logistics,” said Julian Neo, Managing Director, DHL Express Malaysia and Brunei.
To-date, 1000 small businesses and entrepreneurs have been trained in the Phase 1 of the Made by Malaysia, Loved by the World program. With 97%[1] of SMEs on Facebook in Malaysia say that knowing how to promote products digitally, including on social media, is important to their business, the program aims to train 1000 more SMEs from September to December 2019. I’m very excited to see more business owners participating in Made by Malaysia program since the launch last year. Together with our partners from Facebook, MATRADE and DHL Express, AVANA will continue to equip Malaysian SMEs with the right digital knowledge, technology platform and more resources to scale up against their peers within the country and from around the globe,” said Luqman Adris, CEO & Founder of AVANA.
[1] https://dataforgood.fb.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/170726-Future-of-Business-Survey-Trade-report-July-2017-6.pdf
For more information, on the Made by Malaysia, Loved by the World program, please visit: https://madebyyou.fb.com/my
For more information, please find the full press release, fact sheet and images attached, or you may find them here.
About DHL Express Malaysia - The Logistics Company for the World
DHL is the leading global brand in the logistics industry. Our DHL family of divisions offer an unrivalled portfolio of logistics services ranging from national and international parcel delivery, e-commerce shipping and fulfillment solutions, international express, road, air and ocean transport to industrial supply chain management. With about 380,000 employees in more than 220 countries and territories worldwide, DHL connects people and businesses securely and reliably, enabling global trade flows. With specialized solutions for growth markets and industries including technology, life sciences and healthcare, energy, automotive and retail, a proven commitment to corporate responsibility and an unrivalled presence in developing markets, DHL is decisively positioned as “The logistics company for the world”.
DHL is part of Deutsche Post DHL Group. The Group generated revenues of more than 61 billion euros in 2018.
About MATRADE
The Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) was established on March 1, 1993 as the external trade promotion arm of Malaysia's Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI). Its functions are:
● To promote, assist and develop Malaysia's external trade with particular emphasis on the export of manufactured and semi-manufactured products and services;
● To formulate and implement export marketing strategies and trade promotion activities to promote Malaysia's export;
● To undertake commercial intelligence and market research and create a comprehensive database of information for the improvement and development of Malaysia's trade;
● To organise training programmes to improve the international marketing skills of Malaysian exporters;
● To enhance and protect Malaysia's international trade investment abroad; and
● To promote, facilitate and assist in the services areas related to trade.
About AVANA
AVANA is an eCommerce enabler that helps businesses of all sizes sell online easily across multiple channels through automation tools and business intelligence. Founded in 2016, AVANA has since empowered more than 30,000 sellers and have now expanded its services to Singapore and Indonesia to empower more MSMEs across Southeast Asia.
Source: Arcis Communications
FOR MORE INFORMATION OR INTERVIEW OPPORTUNITIES, PLEASE CONTACT:
Name: Vanitha Mani Thevaratnam, Account Director
Arcis Communications
Tel: +60 12 317 2600
Email: vanitha@arciscommunications.com
Name: Liew Sue Ling, Account Executive
Arcis Communications
Tel: +60 16 235 4225
Email: sueling@arciscommunications.com
--BERNAMA
Wednesday 28 August 2019
CENTURY SOFTWARE GETS RM 8.2 MILLION CONTRACT FROM DBKL
PETALING JAYA, Aug 28 (Bernama) -- Century Software (M) Sdn Bhd, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Censof Holdings Berhad has been awarded an information and communication technology (“ICT”) maintenance contract worth RM 8.2 million from Dewan Bandaraya Kuala Lumpur (DBKL).
Under the terms of the contract with DBKL, Century Software’s scope of work includes comprehensive maintenance and support services of ePBT Financial Management system in DBKL. The contract also includes refresh of hardware for the system. Duration of the contract will be for one year.
Censof Group Managing Director, Ameer Bin Shaik Mydin said: " In the current economic condition, it is satisfying that Century Software has been able to sign a contract that provides enhanced visibility to our overall revenue streams."
Century Software leading provider of financial management solutions developed on SAGA (Standard Accounting System for Government Agencies) – an initiative by the Malaysian Government to standardize accounting and financial management enterprise solutions used in all its Federal Statutory Bodies.
“It is our competencies, commendable execution track record and our eagerness to ensure customer delight that have allowed us to offer superior services to our clients. This win further enables us to strengthen our footprint with DBKL. Our mission is to be the trusted technology and capacity provider for our clients and industry for years to come,” he added.
Century Software creates platforms and services for businesses and governments to manage millions of interactions every day for those they serve. They leverage on the power of cloud, mobile and IoT, combined with technologies such as machine learning, robotic process automation, blockchain and artificial intelligence to elevate every interaction, driving modern digital experiences that are more efficient.
About Censof Holdings Bhd
Under the terms of the contract with DBKL, Century Software’s scope of work includes comprehensive maintenance and support services of ePBT Financial Management system in DBKL. The contract also includes refresh of hardware for the system. Duration of the contract will be for one year.
Censof Group Managing Director, Ameer Bin Shaik Mydin said: " In the current economic condition, it is satisfying that Century Software has been able to sign a contract that provides enhanced visibility to our overall revenue streams."
Century Software leading provider of financial management solutions developed on SAGA (Standard Accounting System for Government Agencies) – an initiative by the Malaysian Government to standardize accounting and financial management enterprise solutions used in all its Federal Statutory Bodies.
“It is our competencies, commendable execution track record and our eagerness to ensure customer delight that have allowed us to offer superior services to our clients. This win further enables us to strengthen our footprint with DBKL. Our mission is to be the trusted technology and capacity provider for our clients and industry for years to come,” he added.
Century Software creates platforms and services for businesses and governments to manage millions of interactions every day for those they serve. They leverage on the power of cloud, mobile and IoT, combined with technologies such as machine learning, robotic process automation, blockchain and artificial intelligence to elevate every interaction, driving modern digital experiences that are more efficient.
About Censof Holdings Bhd
Censof Holdings Bhd (KLSE: CENSOF) was established in 2008 and was listed on the Main Market of Bursa Malaysia in 2011 as a technology investment holding company specialising in financial management software solutions. Since then, Censof has expanded its portfolio of financial services solutions to include e-payment gateway services, training solutions, wealth management software solutions and blockchain technology.
For more information, please visit www.censof.com
SOURCE: Censof Holdings Berhad
FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:
Name: Tevandran Manickam
Corporate Communications Manager
Censof Holdings Berhad
Tel: +6 (03) 7962 7851
Email: tevandran@censof.com
--BERNAMA
S BLOCK Interstellar Quantitative Summit convened in Bangkok
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 26 (Bernama) -- The ‘S BLOCK Interstellar Quantitative Summit’ recently convened in Bangkok, Thailand, launching S BLOCK super node MasterNodes and S BLOCK Data Processing Unit.
S BLOCK is a brand-new multi-currency, cross-chain technology wallet from Switzerland, jointly issued by S BLOCK foundation, Cloud Capital, Top Line, DAF, Stanford Blockchain Research center, MIT Media Lab and Cambridge Financial Alternative Center.
Since its launch on June 15, it has brought a generous revenue of six to 15 per cent for its millions of users monthly, according to a statement.
Interstellar quantification is S BLOCK's biggest source of revenue as it is to realise timely capital exchanges with the quantification team under the agreement of Interstellar loan contract.
Also launched at the summit is S BLOCK super node MasterNodes which is to truly realise benefit sharing within the platform.
The mechanism of MasterNodes is to gather scattered coins from users and turn them into POS nodes of the public chain, so as to share profits within the contributors of the mining pool.
In addition, the S BLOCK Data Processing Unit was also launched at the event. S BLOCK will build a unique ecosystem and create a new powerful cross-chain public chain.
Tuesday 27 August 2019
InMoment, Minor DKL to present at Forrester´s CX Singapore 2019
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 26 (Bernama) -- InMoment, the leader in Experience Intelligence (XI) will host a session with Minor DKL Food Group on Aug 28, at Forrester’s CX Singapore 2019.
Minor DKL Food Group is a leading food franchisor and owner of several brands including The Coffee Club, Ribs & Rumps Restaurants, and Coffee Hit franchises, totalling 450 restaurants throughout 11 countries, according to a statement.
The session will present ‘The Real Work of Turning CX Insights into Results’, bringing together some of the world’s best customer experience thought leaders, technology providers, and professionals.
Minor DKL chief operating officer, Stephen Hazard will explain how Minor DKL has successfully operationalised key CX insights that led to impressive business results.
“Minor DKL truly, is an incredible example of not only being customer-minded, but actually taking action on the intelligence it uncovers,” said InMoment chief marketing officer, Kristi Knight.
“It’s proving to be a leader both in the competitive restaurant industry, as well as in the realm of CX as a whole.”
InMoment helps organisations deliver more beneficial and memorable experiences in every moment. More information at https://www.inmoment.com.
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Foundation Life (NZ) Limited affirmed with excellent rating - AM Best
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 26 (Bernama) -- AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A- (excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of ‘a-’ of Foundation Life (NZ) Limited (FLNZ) in New Zealand.
With stable outlook on these credit ratings, it reflects FLNZ’s balance sheet strength, which AM Best has categorised as very strong, as well as its adequate operating performance, limited business profile and appropriate enterprise risk management.
The company’s balance sheet strength assessment is underpinned by risk-adjusted capitalisation that was at the strongest level as of fiscal year-end 2018, as measured by Best’s Capital Adequacy Ratio.
A partially offsetting balance sheet factor remains the company’s moderate-sized absolute capital base, which exposes capital adequacy to volatility in the event of stressed scenarios, including sudden and severe movements in interest rates.
FLNZ has a track record of reporting adequate operating performance, with post-tax profits reported in each of the past five years (fiscal years 2014 to 2018), according to a statement.
AM Best views the company’s business profile as limited, given its position as a run-off life insurer and its moderate scale of operations in New Zealand.
AM Best is a global rating agency and information provider with unique focus on the insurance industry. More information at www.ambest.com.
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Global fashion, textile companies safeguard planet via 'Fashion Pact'
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 23 -- Thirty-two global fashion and textile companies have signed the Fashion Pact, committed to achieve practical objectives in areas of climate, biodiversity and oceans.
The companies include Kering, Nike, Chanel, Ralph Lauren, Karl Lagerfeld, Puma, Salvatore Ferragamo, Giorgio Armani, H&M Group, Prada Group and Burberry.
The objectives draw on the Science-Based Targets (SBT) initiative, which focuses on stopping global warming, restoring biodiversity and protecting the oceans.
SBT initiative aims to match companies’ objectives for reducing greenhouse gas emissions with the data provided by climate science.
The Fashion Pact will be presented to heads of state during the three-day G7 meeting at Biarritz, France, beginning Aug 24.
Representatives of these companies have been invited to the Elysée Palace by French President, Emmanuel Macron.
Last April, Macron gave Kering chairman and chief executive officer, François-Henri Pinault a mission to gather leading players in fashion and textiles, with the aim of setting practical objectives to reducing the environmental impact of their industry.
The Fashion Pact is open to any company to fundamentally transform the practices of the fashion and textile industry and meet the environmental challenges of this century.
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Monday 26 August 2019
SECOND SMART CHINA EXPO TO KICK OFF IN CHONGQING
CHONGQING, China, Aug. 26, 2019 /Xinhua-AsiaNet/--
West China's Chongqing will be in the global spotlight again, not for its beautiful scenery, but its smart edge.
The city will hold the Smart China Expo (SCE) 2019 from Aug. 26 to Aug. 29. With the theme of "Smart Technology: Empowering Economy, Enriching Life", the four-day event is jointly organized by the Ministry of Science and Technology, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Chinese Academy of Engineering, China Association for Science and Technology and the Chongqing Municipal People's Government.
Chongqing is widely known as a city featuring hot pots, night views, 8D magical terrains and traditional manufacturing. New labels such as "technology", "innovation", "intelligence" and "smartness" have been added to the city's image since Chongqing held the first SCE in August 2018. Domestic and foreign guests attending the event were awed by the city's natural beauty and cultural appeal, and are upbeat about Chongqing's bright prospects of high-quality development and life.
The SCE 2019, with much more to offer than the previous one, enables industrial players to meet again and see the latest developments of smart technologies. Some 388 VIP guests and 843 companies will attend the event to share their insights of the development of the big data intelligence industry.
A total of 388 VIP guests from a wide range of fields have confirmed their attendance so far, an increase of 249 people compared with last year, according to the event's organizing committee. Singapore, the United Kingdom, and Italy will be the guests of honor this year. In addition, 128 well-known scholars in big data intelligence have confirmed their participation, including 13 Nobel Prize winners, 4 Turing Award winners, 2 Fields Medal winners, 6 leaders of international organizations and institutions, and 52 well-known academicians at home and abroad.
In terms of exhibitors, 843 companies from 28 countries and regions confirmed their participation, an increase of 306 from the inaugural event. Google, Qualcomm, Sony, Kawasaki, Intel, Schneider, Mitsubishi Electric, SK Hynix, STMicroelectronics, Alibaba, Tsinghua Unigroup, ZTE and other domestic and foreign top 500 and industry leaders will participate in the exhibition, making this year's event more international and professional than the previous one.
The SCE 2019 features a series of conferences, exhibitions, contests and forums which center on the combination of big data and industries. A total of 46 forums will be held in addition to the opening ceremony and a summit. Eight contests including i-VISTA Grand Challenge, International Drone Race Performance, and China-Singapore Industrial App Innovative Contest have been launched.
A string of industrial standards, index reports and white papers will be released during the event, covering the development of China's big data, 5G technology, information security, artificial intelligence and industrial internet.
To improve experience of smart life, the SCE 2019 will set up 4 interactive experience venues and over 50 real-life scenarios. At the same time, all venues and outdoor smart experience areas of Chongqing International Expo Center will be covered by 5G network during the event, enabling visitors to experience 5G ecology.
Chongqing is a permanent venue for the SCE, making the smart city a place open for cooperation. Chongqing is willing to work with friends across the world to promote the smart industry's growth and create a better future of digital economy.
Official website: https://www.smartchina-expo.cn/En-index.shtml
Source: The SCE Organizing Committee
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West China's Chongqing will be in the global spotlight again, not for its beautiful scenery, but its smart edge.
The city will hold the Smart China Expo (SCE) 2019 from Aug. 26 to Aug. 29. With the theme of "Smart Technology: Empowering Economy, Enriching Life", the four-day event is jointly organized by the Ministry of Science and Technology, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Chinese Academy of Engineering, China Association for Science and Technology and the Chongqing Municipal People's Government.
Chongqing is widely known as a city featuring hot pots, night views, 8D magical terrains and traditional manufacturing. New labels such as "technology", "innovation", "intelligence" and "smartness" have been added to the city's image since Chongqing held the first SCE in August 2018. Domestic and foreign guests attending the event were awed by the city's natural beauty and cultural appeal, and are upbeat about Chongqing's bright prospects of high-quality development and life.
The SCE 2019, with much more to offer than the previous one, enables industrial players to meet again and see the latest developments of smart technologies. Some 388 VIP guests and 843 companies will attend the event to share their insights of the development of the big data intelligence industry.
A total of 388 VIP guests from a wide range of fields have confirmed their attendance so far, an increase of 249 people compared with last year, according to the event's organizing committee. Singapore, the United Kingdom, and Italy will be the guests of honor this year. In addition, 128 well-known scholars in big data intelligence have confirmed their participation, including 13 Nobel Prize winners, 4 Turing Award winners, 2 Fields Medal winners, 6 leaders of international organizations and institutions, and 52 well-known academicians at home and abroad.
In terms of exhibitors, 843 companies from 28 countries and regions confirmed their participation, an increase of 306 from the inaugural event. Google, Qualcomm, Sony, Kawasaki, Intel, Schneider, Mitsubishi Electric, SK Hynix, STMicroelectronics, Alibaba, Tsinghua Unigroup, ZTE and other domestic and foreign top 500 and industry leaders will participate in the exhibition, making this year's event more international and professional than the previous one.
The SCE 2019 features a series of conferences, exhibitions, contests and forums which center on the combination of big data and industries. A total of 46 forums will be held in addition to the opening ceremony and a summit. Eight contests including i-VISTA Grand Challenge, International Drone Race Performance, and China-Singapore Industrial App Innovative Contest have been launched.
A string of industrial standards, index reports and white papers will be released during the event, covering the development of China's big data, 5G technology, information security, artificial intelligence and industrial internet.
To improve experience of smart life, the SCE 2019 will set up 4 interactive experience venues and over 50 real-life scenarios. At the same time, all venues and outdoor smart experience areas of Chongqing International Expo Center will be covered by 5G network during the event, enabling visitors to experience 5G ecology.
Chongqing is a permanent venue for the SCE, making the smart city a place open for cooperation. Chongqing is willing to work with friends across the world to promote the smart industry's growth and create a better future of digital economy.
Official website: https://www.smartchina-expo.cn/En-index.shtml
Source: The SCE Organizing Committee
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Saturday 24 August 2019
PRESS NOTICE - COURT APPROVAL (CENTURY BOND BHD)
CENTURY BOND BHD. ("CBB" OR "COMPANY")
SELECTIVE CAPITAL REDUCTION AND REPAYMENT EXERCISE TO BE UNDERTAKEN BY CBB PURSUANT TO SECTION 116 OF THE COMPANIES ACT, 2016 ("ACT") ("SCR)
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 23 (Bernama) -- We refer to the press releases in relation to the SCR dated 16 April 2019, 22 April 2019 and 20 June 2019 (collectively "Press Releases"). Unless otherwise defined herein, all expressions used in this press release shall carry the same meanings as defined in the Press Releases.
On behalf of the Board, CIMB Investment Bank Berhad wishes to announce that the High Court of Malaya had today granted an order confirming the SCR Pursuant to Section 116 of the Act ("Order").
Pursuant thereto, all required approvals for the SCR have been duly obtained.
Following the above, CBB will proceed to extract the Order and lodge a copy of the Order with the Companies Commission of Malaysia in accordance with Section 116 (6) of the Act.
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Source: CIMB Group
SELECTIVE CAPITAL REDUCTION AND REPAYMENT EXERCISE TO BE UNDERTAKEN BY CBB PURSUANT TO SECTION 116 OF THE COMPANIES ACT, 2016 ("ACT") ("SCR)
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 23 (Bernama) -- We refer to the press releases in relation to the SCR dated 16 April 2019, 22 April 2019 and 20 June 2019 (collectively "Press Releases"). Unless otherwise defined herein, all expressions used in this press release shall carry the same meanings as defined in the Press Releases.
On behalf of the Board, CIMB Investment Bank Berhad wishes to announce that the High Court of Malaya had today granted an order confirming the SCR Pursuant to Section 116 of the Act ("Order").
Pursuant thereto, all required approvals for the SCR have been duly obtained.
Following the above, CBB will proceed to extract the Order and lodge a copy of the Order with the Companies Commission of Malaysia in accordance with Section 116 (6) of the Act.
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Source: CIMB Group
Friday 23 August 2019
PureCircle launches zero added sugar branded gourmet ice cream
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 21 (Bernama) -- PureCircle, the world’s leading producer and innovator of stevia sweeteners has launched a great-tasting branded gourmet ice cream with zero added sugar and sweetened with its next-generation stevia leaf sweeteners.
Based in Chicago, the company is debuting the new ‘PureCircle’ ice cream in its hometown in August-end. It will initially be distributed around the city via ‘PureCircle’ ice cream trucks, a statement said.
The plant-based stevia sweeteners such as Reb M have a clean, sugar-like taste, and zero calories. It works extremely well in dessert products like ice cream and in a wide range of beverage and food products.
PureCircle’s new ice cream will be available initially in four flavours: vanilla, chocolate, coffee and salted caramel. There will also be a vegan fruit-flavoured dessert. The new offerings will be available in 5.3-oz mini-cups and pints at launch.
Initially, it will be sold via food trucks circulating in and around Chicago. PureCircle plans to offer ice cream products for sale to restaurants, ice cream parlours, hotels and other foodservice outlets.
The launching demonstrates PureCircle’s confidence in the great taste of its next-generation stevia sweeteners. The capabilities of these sweeteners and its unique expertise in formulating are what make possible the new delicious ‘PureCircle’ ice cream.
In connection with the launching, PureCircle has partnered with the Illinois chapter of JDRF. It will help PureCircle educate its members about this new product and will provide PureCircle opportunities to sample and sell the ice cream at certain JDRF events.
Thursday 22 August 2019
AMMETLIFE INSURANCE BERHAD AGENT WINS THE ALL NEW MERCEDES-BENZ A-200
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 21 (Bernama) -- Ms Shalini Karuna Murty from Johor emerged as the Lucky Draw Grand Prize winner of AmMetLife’s Mid-Year Power Station, an annual event held to recognise performance excellence among agents. Ms Shalini, a 28-year-old insurance agent from the company’s branch in Johor, received the all-new Mercedes-Benz A-200 at the car handover ceremony, held at Menara Hap Seng Star, Kuala Lumpur.
Present at the prize giving ceremony were Ramzi Toubassy, Chief Executive Officer, AmMetLife Insurance Berhad, David Liew, Chief Agency Officer, AmMetLife Insurance Berhad, agency members and sales representatives of Hap Seng Star Sdn Bhd.
AmMetLife holds its annual Mid-Year Power Station to recognise and reward agents who have outperformed their peers during the first six months of the year. A lucky draw is held during the two-day event where qualifying agents stand to win a holiday to Hawaii, cash and digital gadgets, with the grand prize being the Mercedes-Benz-A-200.
About AmMetLife
AmMetLife is a strategic partnership between AMMB Holdings Berhad (AmBank Group) and MetLife International Holdings LLC (MetLife). AmMetLife offers a comprehensive range of life assurance and wealth protection solutions distributed through a combination of over 200 AmBank and AmMetLife branded branch offices, in addition to the strength of its authorised life insurance agents nationwide.
The strategic partnership combines the international expertise and financial strength of MetLife with the local strength and reach of AmBank Group to create a customer-centric and modern life assurance solutions provider in Malaysia.
Present at the prize giving ceremony were Ramzi Toubassy, Chief Executive Officer, AmMetLife Insurance Berhad, David Liew, Chief Agency Officer, AmMetLife Insurance Berhad, agency members and sales representatives of Hap Seng Star Sdn Bhd.
AmMetLife holds its annual Mid-Year Power Station to recognise and reward agents who have outperformed their peers during the first six months of the year. A lucky draw is held during the two-day event where qualifying agents stand to win a holiday to Hawaii, cash and digital gadgets, with the grand prize being the Mercedes-Benz-A-200.
About AmMetLife
AmMetLife is a strategic partnership between AMMB Holdings Berhad (AmBank Group) and MetLife International Holdings LLC (MetLife). AmMetLife offers a comprehensive range of life assurance and wealth protection solutions distributed through a combination of over 200 AmBank and AmMetLife branded branch offices, in addition to the strength of its authorised life insurance agents nationwide.
The strategic partnership combines the international expertise and financial strength of MetLife with the local strength and reach of AmBank Group to create a customer-centric and modern life assurance solutions provider in Malaysia.
Source: AmBank Group
Wednesday 21 August 2019
Symphony Health, Close-Up International in strategic alliance
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 20 -- Symphony Health, the PRA Health Sciences’ data solutions division, has entered into a strategic partnership with Close-Up International, a Latin American-based medical prescription and sales audits provider.
In a statement, PRA Health Sciences said the alliance gathers both companies with unique experience, knowledge and insights to offer innovative products, services and solutions to the pharmaceutical and life sciences marketplace.
The organisations will exclusively distribute each other’s retail and non-retail data in their respective geographies.
Symphony Health president Doug Fulling said: “The presence across up to a dozen geographies adds a critical component to Symphony’s offerings that will build and strengthen relationships for both organisations in the United States and Latin America.”
According to Fulling, data solutions and insights available through Symphony and Close-Up International will drive future drug development and commercialisation strategies.
More details at https://www.prahs.com/
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In a statement, PRA Health Sciences said the alliance gathers both companies with unique experience, knowledge and insights to offer innovative products, services and solutions to the pharmaceutical and life sciences marketplace.
The organisations will exclusively distribute each other’s retail and non-retail data in their respective geographies.
Symphony Health president Doug Fulling said: “The presence across up to a dozen geographies adds a critical component to Symphony’s offerings that will build and strengthen relationships for both organisations in the United States and Latin America.”
According to Fulling, data solutions and insights available through Symphony and Close-Up International will drive future drug development and commercialisation strategies.
More details at https://www.prahs.com/
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IDEAL INDUSTRIES chairman, CEO retires early next year
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 21 (Bernama) -- IDEAL INDUSTRIES INC chairman and chief executive officer (CEO), Jim James will retire on Jan 31 next year.
Illinois Tool Works (ITW) group president, Steve Henn will succeed him as the CEO on Sept 23.
Meanwhile, as long-planned, a fourth-generation family executive, Meghan Juday will become the chairman of the 103-year old family company on Feb 1, 2020, when James retires.
“I believe that after 11 years or so, it is time others get an opportunity to make their mark on the organisation,” said James, who announced his decision to the family and board of directors in the past two years.
Commenting on the new CEO appointment, the succession committee chairman, Chris Baldwin noted that Henn brought proven expertise in global management, acquisitions and integrations, innovation, high performance team development and manufacturing.
“He is consistently produced revenue and profit growth in dynamic, challenging and changing markets,” Baldwin added.
IDEAL INDUSTRIES INC is a diversified global family business, designing and manufacturing superior products, tools advanced technology solutions for various industries.
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Illinois Tool Works (ITW) group president, Steve Henn will succeed him as the CEO on Sept 23.
Meanwhile, as long-planned, a fourth-generation family executive, Meghan Juday will become the chairman of the 103-year old family company on Feb 1, 2020, when James retires.
“I believe that after 11 years or so, it is time others get an opportunity to make their mark on the organisation,” said James, who announced his decision to the family and board of directors in the past two years.
Commenting on the new CEO appointment, the succession committee chairman, Chris Baldwin noted that Henn brought proven expertise in global management, acquisitions and integrations, innovation, high performance team development and manufacturing.
“He is consistently produced revenue and profit growth in dynamic, challenging and changing markets,” Baldwin added.
IDEAL INDUSTRIES INC is a diversified global family business, designing and manufacturing superior products, tools advanced technology solutions for various industries.
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2019 TAOYUAN LAND ART FESTIVAL TO KICK OFF IN NORTHERN TAIWAN THIS SEPTEMBER
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| The 2019 Taoyuan Land Art Festival is scheduled to take place between Sept. 6 and Sept.22, at Taoyuan City, in northern Taiwan. (Photo: Business Wire) |
TAIPEI, Taiwan, Aug 21 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- The 2019 Taoyuan Land Art Festival themed on "New Landscape “will run between Sept. 6 and Sept. 22, featuring 34 artworks created by domestic and foreign artists, five forums, 40 luminarie shows, and 200 events including workshops and international art exchanges.
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The annual event, which will be held at Bade District, Taoyuan, where the Dainan Military Camp, once the Special Police First Headquarters, will serve as the core exhibition area supported by surrounding pond areas.
In addition, two subsidiary exhibition areas at the Taoyuan Children's Art Museum in Qingpu and the Xipo Pond Ecology Park as well as exhibition at Bade Pond and Eco Park will also be presented this year.
Taoyuan Land Art Festival based on the concept of “Protecting the Present and Striving for a Better Future,” will explore, recall, interpret, exhibit and rediscovery different aspects of “landscape.”
Meanwhile, a series of activities and events, which are related to local culture, historical memories, living environment, are aimed connecting the nature, the humanities along with emotion in Taoyuan. It will use local land to create common memories and a promising future as well as display various art to drive innovation and open new frontiers.
For more information about the event, please visit http://taoyuanlandart.com.tw/
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Kito Corporation added to JPX-Nikkei Mid and Small Cap Index
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 20 (Bernama) -- Kito Corporation has been added to the list of companies that make up the JPX-Nikkei Mid and Small Cap Index in its latest periodic review for fiscal 2019 (Aug 30, 2019-Aug 28, 2020) by the Tokyo Stock Exchange Inc and Nikkei Inc.
The index applied the JPX-Nikkei Index 400 concept, comprising highly attractive listed companies, to equities related to mid-sized and small-capital companies by selecting companies that focus on capital efficiency and investor-focused management perspectives.
Eligible are common stocks on the TOKYO 1st and 2nd Sections, as well as the Mothers and JASDAQ markets, Kito said in a statement.
Issues are screened based on criteria for global investment standards, first, quantitative factors like total market capitalisation, trading value and average return on equity over the most recent three years, then scored based on qualitative factors.
The industrial hoist and crane manufacturer also vows to continue working to raise corporate value and build investor confidence.
WeWork Companies LLC holds financial results conference call
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 20 -- WeWork Companies LLC, with respect to its 7.88 per cent Senior Notes due 2025 (Senior Notes), will hold a conference call on Aug 26 (12 pm Eastern Time) to discuss its financial results for the second quarter of 2019.
Current holders and beneficial owners of the Senior Notes, bona fide prospective purchasers of the Senior Notes may gain access to the call information for the conference call by registering on the company’s secure website at investors.wework.com.
Additional information about the call (including dial-in number) will be provided on the secure website, according to a statement.
Parties requesting access to the secure website will be required to provide certain representations and warranties confirming their status, and information provided will be treated as confidential.
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Tuesday 20 August 2019
Acquisition empowers agile IT operations with the ability to predict, diagnose, and automate resolution of complex infrastructure and application issues in seconds
IRVINE, Calif., Aug 20 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Resolve Systems®, the leading IT automation and orchestration platform, today announced the acquisition of FixStream, a pioneer in AIOps. The acquisition, expected to close by the end of September, will enable Resolve to offer the most robust IT automation platform available on the market by combining artificial intelligence insights into dynamic, hybrid IT environments with powerful automation capabilities that are purpose-built for the complexity of modern enterprises.
The unified platform will handle a wide array of IT operations – from AI-driven infrastructure mapping, operational data correlation, and predictive analytics to intelligently automating cross-domain actions based on those findings. This will enable customers to significantly improve infrastructure performance, reduce mean time to resolution (MTTR), increase IT operations efficiency, reduce alarm noise, and proactively and intelligently allocate resources for critical business services.
With 7x revenue growth over the last 24 months, FixStream is one of the fastest-growing AIOps platforms. Its proven solution provides automated dependency mapping that dynamically tracks the changing relationships between applications and underlying infrastructure to aid in quickly diagnosing the root cause of performance issues and outages. It also leverages artificial intelligence and machine learning to analyze and contextualize large volumes of systems data, enabling the solution to detect patterns that predict future issues across the entire IT stack.
Ultimately, the long-term vision for the combined Resolve and FixStream solution is to aid customers in achieving the long-awaited promise of “self-healing IT.” Combining FixStream’s multi-layer visibility and predictive analytics with Resolve’s cross-domain, service-level automation capabilities will arm customers with an unparalleled ability to automatically predict, prevent, and fix issues autonomously. Leveraging dynamic dependency mapping and AI-driven insights to inform, auto-update, and trigger intelligent automations, Resolve will be able to deliver a closed-loop system of discovery, analysis, detection, prediction, and automation.
Acquiring FixStream enables Resolve to further tap into the market for AIOps solutions, which is seeing significant growth as IT teams cope with the conundrum of reducing IT costs while managing increasing complexity, including an exponential uptick in data volumes generated by IT infrastructure and applications. Gartner estimates the subsegment of the performance analysis market that includes AIOps, ITIM, and other monitoring tools will reach $5.7 billion in revenue worldwide by 2020.*
"We believe that FixStream’s AIOps and infrastructure mapping capabilities are a perfect marriage with Resolve’s enterprise automation platform, providing game-changing functionality that will enable customers to achieve unprecedented agility, speed and simplicity in IT operations,” said John Ferron, CEO of Resolve. “By combining our powerful, cross-domain automation with insights from FixStream’s artificial intelligence, we’ll be able to help IT teams accelerate their digital transformation journey.”
“Together, Resolve and FixStream offer IT organizations the complete automation platform they have been looking for. We’ve repeatedly heard the need for a solution that brings together best-in-class AIOps with proven, cross-domain automation capabilities and are thrilled to see this vision become reality,” said Sameer Padhye, CEO and founder of FixStream. “Beyond the synergies that exist within our products, we share the common goal of helping IT organizations address the challenges posed by modern IT infrastructure and improve service delivery.”
“Our research has shown that IT operations efficiency has become a critical priority for CIOs as their teams’ workloads continue to grow while staffing remains flat due to a shortage of skilled IT workers and shrinking budgets,” said Carl Lehmann, principal analyst at 451 Research. “Combining insights from artificial intelligence with automation technology enables enterprises to overcome these challenges and to manage the growing complexity of today’s hybrid IT environments, while moving closer to the long-term goal of self-healing IT.”
For more information about how Resolve and FixStream are revolutionizing IT automation, register for their upcoming webcast on Thursday, September 5th, or visit the Resolve website.
*Gartner, Forecast: Infrastructure Software Markets, Worldwide, 2017-2023, 2Q19 Update, Vanitha Dsilva, et al., 1 July 2019
About Resolve Systems
Resolve is the #1 IT automation and orchestration platform, powering more than a million automations every day from simple, repetitive tasks to insanely complex processes that go well beyond what you imagine is automatable. With more than a decade of automation expertise, Resolve’s platform is purpose-built to enable today’s ITOps, NetOps, and SecOps teams to meet the growing demands on IT, achieve unprecedented efficiency and cost metrics, and drastically improve service levels through the power of automation. Resolve is majority owned by Insight Partners, a leading global venture capital and private equity firm investing in high-growth technology and software companies. See why the Fortune 1000, global MSPs, and the largest telcos on the planet trust their automation to Resolve. Learn more at resolve.io.
About Insight Partners
Insight Partners is a leading global venture capital and private equity firm investing in high-growth technology and software companies that are driving transformative change in their industries. Founded in 1995, Insight currently has over $20 billion of assets under management and has cumulatively invested in more than 300 companies worldwide. Our mission is to find, fund, and work successfully with visionary executives, providing them with practical, hands-on growth expertise to foster long-term success. Across our people and our portfolio, we encourage a culture around a core belief: growth equals opportunity. For more information on Insight and all its investments, visit www.insightpartners.com or follow us on Twitter @insightpartners.
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Contact
Tricia Nugent, Highwire PR
resolve@highwirepr.com
Source: Resolve Systems
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IRVINE, Calif., Aug 20 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Resolve Systems®, the leading IT automation and orchestration platform, today announced the acquisition of FixStream, a pioneer in AIOps. The acquisition, expected to close by the end of September, will enable Resolve to offer the most robust IT automation platform available on the market by combining artificial intelligence insights into dynamic, hybrid IT environments with powerful automation capabilities that are purpose-built for the complexity of modern enterprises.
The unified platform will handle a wide array of IT operations – from AI-driven infrastructure mapping, operational data correlation, and predictive analytics to intelligently automating cross-domain actions based on those findings. This will enable customers to significantly improve infrastructure performance, reduce mean time to resolution (MTTR), increase IT operations efficiency, reduce alarm noise, and proactively and intelligently allocate resources for critical business services.
With 7x revenue growth over the last 24 months, FixStream is one of the fastest-growing AIOps platforms. Its proven solution provides automated dependency mapping that dynamically tracks the changing relationships between applications and underlying infrastructure to aid in quickly diagnosing the root cause of performance issues and outages. It also leverages artificial intelligence and machine learning to analyze and contextualize large volumes of systems data, enabling the solution to detect patterns that predict future issues across the entire IT stack.
Ultimately, the long-term vision for the combined Resolve and FixStream solution is to aid customers in achieving the long-awaited promise of “self-healing IT.” Combining FixStream’s multi-layer visibility and predictive analytics with Resolve’s cross-domain, service-level automation capabilities will arm customers with an unparalleled ability to automatically predict, prevent, and fix issues autonomously. Leveraging dynamic dependency mapping and AI-driven insights to inform, auto-update, and trigger intelligent automations, Resolve will be able to deliver a closed-loop system of discovery, analysis, detection, prediction, and automation.
Acquiring FixStream enables Resolve to further tap into the market for AIOps solutions, which is seeing significant growth as IT teams cope with the conundrum of reducing IT costs while managing increasing complexity, including an exponential uptick in data volumes generated by IT infrastructure and applications. Gartner estimates the subsegment of the performance analysis market that includes AIOps, ITIM, and other monitoring tools will reach $5.7 billion in revenue worldwide by 2020.*
"We believe that FixStream’s AIOps and infrastructure mapping capabilities are a perfect marriage with Resolve’s enterprise automation platform, providing game-changing functionality that will enable customers to achieve unprecedented agility, speed and simplicity in IT operations,” said John Ferron, CEO of Resolve. “By combining our powerful, cross-domain automation with insights from FixStream’s artificial intelligence, we’ll be able to help IT teams accelerate their digital transformation journey.”
“Together, Resolve and FixStream offer IT organizations the complete automation platform they have been looking for. We’ve repeatedly heard the need for a solution that brings together best-in-class AIOps with proven, cross-domain automation capabilities and are thrilled to see this vision become reality,” said Sameer Padhye, CEO and founder of FixStream. “Beyond the synergies that exist within our products, we share the common goal of helping IT organizations address the challenges posed by modern IT infrastructure and improve service delivery.”
“Our research has shown that IT operations efficiency has become a critical priority for CIOs as their teams’ workloads continue to grow while staffing remains flat due to a shortage of skilled IT workers and shrinking budgets,” said Carl Lehmann, principal analyst at 451 Research. “Combining insights from artificial intelligence with automation technology enables enterprises to overcome these challenges and to manage the growing complexity of today’s hybrid IT environments, while moving closer to the long-term goal of self-healing IT.”
For more information about how Resolve and FixStream are revolutionizing IT automation, register for their upcoming webcast on Thursday, September 5th, or visit the Resolve website.
*Gartner, Forecast: Infrastructure Software Markets, Worldwide, 2017-2023, 2Q19 Update, Vanitha Dsilva, et al., 1 July 2019
About Resolve Systems
Resolve is the #1 IT automation and orchestration platform, powering more than a million automations every day from simple, repetitive tasks to insanely complex processes that go well beyond what you imagine is automatable. With more than a decade of automation expertise, Resolve’s platform is purpose-built to enable today’s ITOps, NetOps, and SecOps teams to meet the growing demands on IT, achieve unprecedented efficiency and cost metrics, and drastically improve service levels through the power of automation. Resolve is majority owned by Insight Partners, a leading global venture capital and private equity firm investing in high-growth technology and software companies. See why the Fortune 1000, global MSPs, and the largest telcos on the planet trust their automation to Resolve. Learn more at resolve.io.
About Insight Partners
Insight Partners is a leading global venture capital and private equity firm investing in high-growth technology and software companies that are driving transformative change in their industries. Founded in 1995, Insight currently has over $20 billion of assets under management and has cumulatively invested in more than 300 companies worldwide. Our mission is to find, fund, and work successfully with visionary executives, providing them with practical, hands-on growth expertise to foster long-term success. Across our people and our portfolio, we encourage a culture around a core belief: growth equals opportunity. For more information on Insight and all its investments, visit www.insightpartners.com or follow us on Twitter @insightpartners.
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Resolve Systems acquires FixStream for US$24 mln
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 20 -- Resolve Systems, the leading IT automation and orchestration platform has acquired FixStream, a pioneer in AIOps, for US$24 million (US$1=RM4.178) to deliver game-changing combination of AIOps and advanced automation in a unified platform.
The acquisition, expected to close by end-September, will enable Resolve to offer the most robust IT automation platform available on the market by combining artificial intelligence insights into dynamic, hybrid IT environments with powerful automation capabilities that are purpose-built for the complexity of modern enterprises.
Resolve, in a statement, said the unified platform will handle a wide array of IT operations – from AI-driven infrastructure mapping, operational data correlation, and predictive analytics to intelligently automating cross-domain actions based on those findings.
It said this will enable customers to significantly improve infrastructure performance, reduce mean time to resolution (MTTR), increase IT operations efficiency, reduce alarm noise, and proactively and intelligently allocate resources for critical business services.
“By combining our powerful, cross-domain automation with insights from FixStream’s artificial intelligence, we’ll be able to help IT teams accelerate their digital transformation journey,” said Resolve chief executive officer John Ferron.
Acquiring FixStream enables Resolve to further tap into the market for AIOps solutions, which is seeing a significant growth as IT teams cope with the conundrum of reducing IT costs while managing increasing complexity, including an exponential uptick in data volumes generated by IT infrastructure and applications.
More information available at https://resolve.io.
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The acquisition, expected to close by end-September, will enable Resolve to offer the most robust IT automation platform available on the market by combining artificial intelligence insights into dynamic, hybrid IT environments with powerful automation capabilities that are purpose-built for the complexity of modern enterprises.
Resolve, in a statement, said the unified platform will handle a wide array of IT operations – from AI-driven infrastructure mapping, operational data correlation, and predictive analytics to intelligently automating cross-domain actions based on those findings.
It said this will enable customers to significantly improve infrastructure performance, reduce mean time to resolution (MTTR), increase IT operations efficiency, reduce alarm noise, and proactively and intelligently allocate resources for critical business services.
“By combining our powerful, cross-domain automation with insights from FixStream’s artificial intelligence, we’ll be able to help IT teams accelerate their digital transformation journey,” said Resolve chief executive officer John Ferron.
Acquiring FixStream enables Resolve to further tap into the market for AIOps solutions, which is seeing a significant growth as IT teams cope with the conundrum of reducing IT costs while managing increasing complexity, including an exponential uptick in data volumes generated by IT infrastructure and applications.
More information available at https://resolve.io.
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PRESS RELEASE - DISCLOSURE OF DEALINGS (TASEK CORP BHD)
HL CEMENT (MALAYSIA) SDN BHD AND RIDGE STAR LIMITED (COLLECTIVELY, THE "JOINT OFFERORS")
UNCONDITIONAL VOLUNTARY TAKE-OVER OFFER BY THE JOINT OFFERORS THROUGH CIMB INVESTMENT BANK BERHAD ("CIMB") TO ACQUIRE ALL THE REMAINING ORDINARY SHARES (EXCLUDING TREASURY SHARES) ("OFFER ORDINARY SHARES") AND ALL THE REMAINING PREFERENCE SHARES ("OFFER PREFERENCE SHARES") IN TASEK CORPORATION BERHAD ("TASEK") NOT ALREADY HELD BY THE JOINT OFFERORS FOR A REVISED CASH CONSIDERATION OF RM5.80 PER OFFER ORDINARY SHARE AND RM5.80 PER OFFER PREFERENCE SHARE ("OFFER PRICE") ("REVISED OFFER")
DISCLOSURE OF DEALINGS IN ACCORDANCE WITH RULE 19 OF THE RULES ON TAKE-OVERS, MERGERS AND COMPULSORY ACQUISITIONS 2016 ("RULES")
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 20 (Bernama) -- We refer to the announcement dated 28 May 2019 by Tasek on the unconditional voluntary take-over offer by the Joint Offerors.
Pursuant to Rule 19.04(1) of the Rules, we wish to inform that HL Cement (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd and/or Ridge Star Limited and its persons acting in concert as well as other parties associated to the Joint Offerors has dealt in the securities of Tasek, details of which are as follows:
UNCONDITIONAL VOLUNTARY TAKE-OVER OFFER BY THE JOINT OFFERORS THROUGH CIMB INVESTMENT BANK BERHAD ("CIMB") TO ACQUIRE ALL THE REMAINING ORDINARY SHARES (EXCLUDING TREASURY SHARES) ("OFFER ORDINARY SHARES") AND ALL THE REMAINING PREFERENCE SHARES ("OFFER PREFERENCE SHARES") IN TASEK CORPORATION BERHAD ("TASEK") NOT ALREADY HELD BY THE JOINT OFFERORS FOR A REVISED CASH CONSIDERATION OF RM5.80 PER OFFER ORDINARY SHARE AND RM5.80 PER OFFER PREFERENCE SHARE ("OFFER PRICE") ("REVISED OFFER")
DISCLOSURE OF DEALINGS IN ACCORDANCE WITH RULE 19 OF THE RULES ON TAKE-OVERS, MERGERS AND COMPULSORY ACQUISITIONS 2016 ("RULES")
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 20 (Bernama) -- We refer to the announcement dated 28 May 2019 by Tasek on the unconditional voluntary take-over offer by the Joint Offerors.
Pursuant to Rule 19.04(1) of the Rules, we wish to inform that HL Cement (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd and/or Ridge Star Limited and its persons acting in concert as well as other parties associated to the Joint Offerors has dealt in the securities of Tasek, details of which are as follows:
Superior rating for Tokio Marine & Nichido Fire Insurance, US subsidiaries - AM Best
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 19 (Bernama) -- AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating (FSR) of A++ (superior) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings (Long-Term ICR) of ‘aa+’ of Tokio Marine & Nichido Fire Insurance Co Ltd (TMNF), Japan and its US subsidiaries.
With a stable outlook of these credit ratings, AM Best also affirmed the FSR of A+ (superior) and the Long-Term ICR of ‘aa-’ of Tokio Marine Pacific Insurance Limited (TMPI), Guam, a wholly-owned subsidiary of TMNF.
The ratings of TMNF reflected its balance sheet strength, which AM Best categorised as strongest, as well as its strong operating performance, very favourable business profile and very strong enterprise risk management (ERM).
TMNF generated positive operating profit in the fiscal year 2018, even though its underwriting performance deteriorated with a high combined ratio of over 100 per cent and an increased incurred loss ratio caused mainly by natural catastrophes.
The stable outlooks reflect AM Best’s view that TMNF will continue to maintain strong business trends in its domestic non-life business and prudently develop its overseas insurance business.
Meanwhile, the ratings of TMPI reflected its balance sheet strength, which AM Best categorised as very strong, as well as its strong operating performance, neutral business profile and appropriate ERM.
The ratings also reflected the wide range of support that TMPI receives from its parent, TMNF, as well as its affiliates in areas including brand recognition, reinsurance cession, capital, risk management and operations.
The FSR of A++ (superior) and the Long-Term ICRs of ‘aa+’, each with a stable outlook, have been affirmed TMNF subsidiaries: Tokio Marine America Insurance Company, Trans-Pacific Insurance Company, TM Specialty Insurance Company and TNUS Insurance Company.
AM Best is a global rating agency and information provider with a unique focus on the insurance industry. More information at www.ambest.com.
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Monday 19 August 2019
Stevie Award winners to be recognised at gala in Vienna
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 15 (Bernama) -- Who will be crowned this time at The 16th Annual International Business Awards gala being held at the Andaz Vienna Am Belvedere in Vienna, Austria on Oct 19?
Nicknamed ‘the Stevies’ -- derived from the Greek word for ‘crowned’ -- Gold, Silver and Bronze winners will be selected from more than 4,000 nominations received from organisations and individuals in 74 nations.
More than 250 executives worldwide participated on 12 juries this year to determine the Stevie winners, a statement said.
With all organisations worldwide eligible to compete in The International Business Awards (IBAs), categories include management awards, company of the year awards, marketing awards, public relations awards, customer service awards, human resources awards, new product awards, IT awards and website awards.
LLYC, a global communications and public affairs consulting firm headquartered in Madrid, Spain won 17 Gold Stevie Awards, more than any organisation has ever won in a single edition of the IBAs.
The five nations that have the most winning nominations are the US, Turkey, South Korea, the UK and the Philippines.
Visit www.StevieAwards.com/IBA for a complete list of winners by category.
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