XEHAR USES DATA TO PUT THE SMART IN THEIR SMART PHONE APP

Focusing on data analytics and strategic partnerships, the Xehar App looks to create a seamless shopping experience for users by connecting to other social apps and shopping platforms.

PLAYA VISTA, Calif., Sept 5 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Xehar Inc. releases more information about how they plan to use data, strategic integrations and algorithms in their mobile application to enhance the user experience. Developed for iOS and Android users, Xehar is creating a new mobile shopping platform that has never been seen before.

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MyCreative: Denmark Government Collaborates On Creative Business Cup

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 5 (Bernama) -- MyCreative Ventures Sdn Bhd (MyCreative) with the support of the Denmark government has launched Creative Business Cup (CBC), which will reward outstanding and creative business proposals.

The event which will be held on Nov 16 in Copenhagen, Denmark is aimed to empower startups and entrepreneurs within the creative industries worldwide by connecting them to new investors, the global market and strengthening their innovation capabilities to the benefit of both the industry and society.

MyCreative Chief Executive Officer Johan lshak, in a statement, today said that Malaysia has been a strong supporter for such efforts.

"As entrepreneurs, challenges come in various aspects from business development to financial aid," he said.

The Creative Business Cup is held on a global scale with entrepreneurs from more than 80 countries all over the world battling it out to emerge as the Creative Business Cup Winner 2017.

Interested individuals should submit a three-minute video and written application by Sept 15, 2017 to cbcmalaysia2017@mycreative.com.my and submissions will be finalised by the judges on Sept 22.

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TACONIC BIOSCIENCES SPONSORS CUSTOM MODEL TO SUPPORT KABUKI SYNDROME, A RARE DISORDER CAUSING INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY

HUDSON, N.Y., Sept 5 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Taconic Biosciences, a global leader in genetically engineered rodent models and associated services, is funding the development of a custom mouse model to study Kabuki syndrome, a rare genetic disorder. Taconic is donating model generation services as a third-time sponsor of the Rare Disease Science Challenge, BeHEARD. Hosted by the Rare Genomics Institute, the Rare Disease Science Challenge is an annual event in which industry sponsors donate services to accelerate rare disease research.

Characterized by mild to moderate intellectual disability, stunted growth, immune dysregulation, and hearing loss, Kabuki syndrome is caused by mutations in the KMT2D or KDM6A genes. Taconic will use CRISPR/Cas 9 gene editing technology to develop the first Kmt2d missense mouse model of Kabuki syndrome and generate a cohort of mice for study. In parallel, Taconic will cryopreserve and store the mouse line.

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NORTHERN TRUST NAMES YEN LENG ONG AS COUNTRY HEAD SINGAPORE AND HEAD OF SOUTH EAST ASIA

SINGAPORE, Aug 30 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Northern Trust (Nasdaq: NTRS) today announces the appointment of Yen Leng Ong as country head Singapore and head of South East Asia.

In her new role effective 1 December 2017, subject to regulatory approval, Ong will be responsible for leading Northern Trust's asset servicing business activities and driving the growth of key business lines including asset management and capital markets across the South East Asia region.

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WESTCON-COMSTOR COMPLETES SALE OF ITS AMERICAS BUSINESSES TO SYNNEX

Transaction creates a unified-to-market structure that benefits vendors and solution providers through unparalleled reach, scale and efficiency

TARRYTOWN, N.Y., Sept 5 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Westcon-Comstor announced today that its parent company, Datatec Limited, has completed the sale of its North America and Latin America distribution business (“Americas”), as well as a minority share in its Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) and Asia-Pacific (APAC) business, to SYNNEX Corporation (NYSE:SNX), a Fremont, California-based company.

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A.M. BEST COMMENTS ON CREDIT RATINGS OF SOMPO JAPAN NIPPONKOA INSURANCE INC.

HONG KONG, Sept 5 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- A.M. Best has commented that the Financial Strength Rating of A+ (Superior) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “aa-” of Sompo Japan Nipponkoa Insurance Inc. (SJNK) (Japan) remain unchanged following its announced sale of Sompo Canopius AG (Canopius) (Switzerland).

This commentary follows SOMPO Holdings, Inc.’s (Sompo) announcement on Sept. 1, 2017, that its wholly owned subsidiary, SJNK, has entered an agreement to sell 100% of its shares in Canopius to Fortuna Holdings Limited, an affiliate of Centerbridge Partners, L.P. (Cayman Islands).

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SNAPSHOT MILLIONAIRE SHOOTS FOR $1.1 MILLION USD PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION

PERTH, Australia, Sept. 5, 2017/Medianet International-AsiaNet/ --

Embargo 1st Sept

Aussie startup company Snapshot Millionaire aims to give away more than $1 Million dollars in what's expected to be the richest amateur photography competition the world has ever seen.

At $2 USD for each photo entered and multiple entry discounts, the contestant funded First Prize alone tops out at an expected $1 Million dollars.

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