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Thursday, 2 June 2016

MORGAN STANLEY GIVES ANAPLAN THE AWARD FOR TECH INNOVATION

SAN FRANCISCO, June 1 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Anaplan, the Smart Business Platform™, today announced it received the CTO Award for Innovation from global financial services leader Morgan Stanley. The award recognizes a company's achievements in delivering an innovative technology solution that positively impacts Morgan Stanley's business. Anaplan received the award at Morgan Stanley's Tech Week, its annual gathering of industry leaders from the technology sector.

"We're honored to receive this prestigious recognition from Morgan Stanley," said Paul Melchiorre, Chief Revenue Officer at Anaplan. "Anaplan's platform is effectively delivering transformational business planning across a range of industries, including the most sensitive and highly regulated."

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Wednesday, 1 June 2016

EXPANSION OF SOLAR BUSINESS TO SOUTH-EAST ASIA: BAYWA R.E. AT THE ASEAN SUSTAINABLE ENERGY WEEK FOR THE FIRST TIME

MUNICH, May 30 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- BayWa r.e. targets the South-East Asian market: from its offices in Singapore and Bangkok, the company will manage solar projects in Thailand, the Philippines, Malaysia, Indonesia and other South-East Asian countries. BayWa r.e. will also tap into the market potential of this region for the benefit of its photovoltaic trade business and look to strengthen existing contacts.

The holding company, BayWa r.e. Solar Pte Ltd., is based in Singapore and was founded in 2015. This was followed in spring 2016 by the regional subsidiary BayWa r.e. Thailand Co. Ltd. Our local team consists of eight expert employees who bring with them many years of experience and knowledge of regional markets. This year, to mark its entry into the market, BayWa r.e. will make its début at the ASEAN Sustainable Energy Week 2016 in Bangkok, and will be on hand from 1 to 4 June to inform trade visitors about its wide range of products and services.

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KEIO PLAZA HOTEL TOKYO SHOWCASES THE "NOH," OLDEST DRAMATIC FORM IN THE WORLD, IN COLLABORATION WITH THE NATIONAL NOH THEATRE

TOKYO, June 1 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo, one of Japan’s most prestigious international hotels located in Shinjuku, Tokyo, will hold a special exhibition of the world’s oldest dramatic form “Noh” from June 1 to 29, 2016, in celebration of the 45^th anniversary of our hotel’s operations. A number of highly precious masks and costumes used in the “Noh” and related art items will be provided by the National Noh Theatre to be viewed by visitors free of charge. And on June 16, renowned Noh performer Yoshimasa Kanze will perform an excerpt of Noh drama entitled “Atsumori” with special commentary. Along with the performance, lunch course specially prepared by our executive chef will also be served. In addition, free Noh demonstrations will be held in the main lobby of our hotel on June 22 and 23.

The classical symbolic art of “Noh” drama has been performed within Japan for over 600 years. Noh’s highly refined movements and theatrics have influenced various arts and it has been registered as an Intangible Cultural Heritage by UNESCO in 2008. This special exhibition will be held to not only commemorate the Keio Plaza Hotel’s 45^th anniversary of operations, but also to entertain guests who visit from over 100 different countries by providing them with glimpses of one of Japan’s highly unique art forms.

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BEIJING EXPO WILL BE ANOTHER SUCCESS OF THE A1-LEVEL INTERNATIONAL HORTICULTURAL EXPOSITION--INTRODUCTION AND PROMOTION OF 2019 BEIJING INTERNATIONAL HORTICULTURAL EXPOSITION ON THE ANTALYA EXPO

ANTALYA, Turkey, May 30 (Bernama) --

On China National Pavilion Day in 2016 Turkey -Antalya International Horticultural Exposition, 27th May, 2016, the introduction and promotion campaign for 2019 Beijing Expo in China national pavilion- China Huayuan Garden attracted much attention. On 27th May local time afternoon, a Chinese ikebana master Li Haibo, created two pieces of work with bamboos and flowers on the background of Suzhou classical gardens, which attracted crowds of people. Of the two pieces of work, one was named Tu Po(means Breakthrough),which was in accordance with the theme of Eco Life and Beautiful Homeland of Beijing Expo; another was named He Xie(means Harmony), which indicated the cooperation and coordinated development of China and Turkey. Performances in a small theater also highlighted the campaign. The famous Chinese folk songs, such as Sand of Silk-Washing Stream (Huan Xisha), Along the Silkroad (Silu Huayu) and the Jasmine Flower, played by the renowned folk music orchestra, Crystal, made people enjoy the classical beauty in Huayuan Garden. And the Gold Lion Acrobatic Troupe also amazed the audience with their perfect performance-Qiao Huadan. During the campaign, officials of Coordination Bureau of Beijing Expo visited the 51 pavilions of the participant countries respectively to initiate recruitment and promotion.

The preparations of the Beijing International Horticultural Exposition are going smoothly and orderly, according to the Director of the Coordination Bureau. Beijing has the confidence to make the 2019 Expo a big success that is unique, splendid and unforgettable.

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MORGAN STANLEY GIVES ANAPLAN THE AWARD FOR TECH INNOVATION

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Vivocom Formalises Partnership With China Nuclear Subsidiary

Vivocom executive director Choo Seng Choon (left) sealing the partnership with Zhonghe Huaxing Development executive director Datuk Lee Hwa Cheng (right). Witnessing the signing ceremony was (in centre) China Nuclear Industry Huaxing Construction Company Ltd general manager (international projects division) Zhou Bo

KUALA LUMPUR, May 31 (Bernama) -- Vivocom International Holdings Bhd (Vivocom) has signed a letter of intention with Zhonghe Huaxing Development (M) Sdn Bhd (Zhonghe Huaxing) to cooperate and collaborate on related activities in connection with property development and construction projects.

The proposed cooperation will see both parties working together and combining resources for the purpose of procuring development and construction projects, said Vivocom in a statement.

Zhonghe Huaxing is a subsidiary of China Nuclear Industry Huaxing Construction Company Ltd, which in turn is controlled by China Nuclear Engineering Group Corporation.

-- BERNAMA

ZIPCAR TO LAUNCH ITS FIRST FLOATING CAR-SHARING SERVICE IN BRUSSELS

BRUSSELS, Belgium, June 1 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Zipcar, the world’s leading car-sharing network, today announced its intention to launch a new floating car-sharing service in Brussels. This will mark the seventh major country launch for the brand in Europe and the introduction of its most flexible car-sharing service to date.

A photo accompanying this announcement is available at http://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/d7f25414-493d-4156-9a82-1f34de1ba654

Zipcar’s floating service is expected to be available in Brussels from 14 September 2016. It will allow members the freedom to pick up and drop off a Zipcar at any location within a set geographical area, providing a convenient and cost-effective way to get around the city. Zipcar members will have exclusive access to a fleet of Peugeot 208 vehicles, a car well-suited to life in the city with easy handling, low emissions and room for up to five people.

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