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

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

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Medbox Founder & Majority Shareholder Retires 13 Million MDBX Shares for the Benefit of the Shareholders

Founder Retires 2 Million Preferred Shares and 3 Million Common MDBX Shares Totaling 13 Million Shares and Also Announces New Venture Branded 'Pineapple Express' Within Globestar Industries, Inc. 
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 27 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- P. Vincent Mehdizadeh, Founder and now former majority shareholder of Medbox, Inc. (OTCQB:MDBX) announced retiring 13 million shares of MDBX, including all 2 million preferred shares in his possession, carrying 5 to 1 conversion to common shares and super voting rights, along with an additional 3 million common shares. The shares have been retired, or in effect cancelled, resulting in 13 million less shares issued and outstanding on a fully diluted basis.

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ANADIGICS WiFi Infrastructure Solution Enables Ubiquiti Networks' Link Distance Milestone

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

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

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

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

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

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

TOKYO, Aug. 25 (Bernama) --

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

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Tripwire Business Momentum Continues to Build in First Half of 2015

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

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Big Names Gathered at the JobStreet.com HR Networking Event

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Wunderman Achieves Specialist Status for Adobe Campaign Expertise

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Kyriba Surpasses 1,000 Clients Worldwide, Continues Rapid Growth

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

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

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

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SailPoint's Strong Growth in Asia Pacific Spurs Additional Investment

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

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Kohli Ventures Invests in Renewable Energy

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

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

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

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Notice Regarding Change of Company Name

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

 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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