TOKYO, Jan 31 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- SAISON INFORMATION SYSTEMS CO., LTD. (JASDAQ:
9640) (Headquarters: Toshima-ku, Tokyo; President: Kazuhiro Uchida; hereafter
“SAISON INFORMATION SYSTEMS”) has today announced that its subsidiary in
Singapore, HULFT Pte. Ltd., has signed a HULFT Implementation Partner Agreement (*1) with
PT. Fujitsu Indonesia (Headquarters: Jakarta; President Director: Achmad
Sunuadji Sofwan; hereafter “Fujitsu Indonesia”), as a partner working to
promote HULFT products throughout the region. HULFT is a series of file transfer
middleware products that has the fourth highest share of the market in terms of
worldwide sales (*2), and the
leading share of the domestic market in Japan (*3).
Tuesday, 31 January 2017
Saturday, 28 January 2017
A.M. BEST AFFIRMS CREDIT RATINGS OF MEIJI YASUDA LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
HONG KONG, Jan 27 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- A.M. Best has
affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A+ (Superior) and the Long-Term
Issuer Credit Rating of “aa-” of Meiji Yasuda Life Insurance
Company (Meiji Yasuda) (Japan). The outlook of these Credit Ratings
(ratings) is stable.
The rating affirmations reflect Meiji Yasuda’s strong capitalization, strong business profile and stable operating performance.
Friday, 27 January 2017
Dreams Of Couple To Step Foot On Holy Land Becomes A Reality After Winning Umrah Package
KUALA
LUMPUR, Jan 26 (Bernama) -- The dreams of a husband and wife couple to step
foot on the holy land of Makkah, became a reality after winning the grand prize
'Umrah' package' in the Thohir 2016 Campaign organised by the Majlis Agama
Islam Wilayah Persekutuan (PPZ-MAIWP) and Zakat Collection Centre, here today.
Aduni Ambar @ Ahmad, 49, winner of a package for two to perform 'Umrah' with her husband said she had participated in the campaign simply to fulfill her obligation to pay Zakat as a Muslim, without expecting the 'gift'.
"I did not expect to win the grand prize but praise to Allah, my dream of stepping foot on the holy land will become a reality," she told reporters when met here today.
Zulkifli Samsudin, 43, winner of the second prize took home a holiday package worth RM5,000 while third place winner Hasnah Mohamad, 56, received a 50" TV set worth RM3,000.
PPZ-MAIWP chief executive officer Mohd Rais Alias said the campaign which was organised for the first time to encourage more people to pay Zakat, had received overwhelming response.
"We will continue to encourage participation in the campaign by going down to the ground to meet the people and brief them of the benefits plus open information counters to interact with the Zakat officers in their respective areas," he said.
Also present was CIMB Islamic Bank chairman Datuk Dr Syed Muhammad Syed Abdul Kadir.
The campaign which encourages those paying Zakat to adopt the salary deduction payment method through online using the Thohir scheme.
From October to December last year, 2,143 people participated in the campaign.
-- BERNAMA
PBS Signs MoA With MIHRM To Introduce MBA In Human Potential Management
KUALA
LUMPUR, Jan 26 (Bernama) -- Putra Business School (PBS) signed a memorandum of
agreement (MoA) with the Malaysian Institute of Human Resource Management
(MIHRM) to nurture future leaders to practise human governance values by
introducing Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Human Potential
Management.
PBS in a statement today, said the MBA programme also catered to the needs of top managers, focusing on human potential management and leadership skills.
"The collaboration with MIHRM is essential to achieve PBS' objective of nurturing human leaders," it said.
The MoA was signed by PBS president and chief executive officer Prof Dr Zulkornain Yusop and MIHRM deputy president Dr Henry Yeoh at the Putra Business School, Universiti Putra Malaysia in Serdang yesterday.
According to the statement, PBS is one of the elite business schools in the region, having received the respected Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business accreditation.
-- BERNAMA
Thursday, 26 January 2017
THE WORLD'S TOP CITY DESTINATIONS REVEALED BY EUROMONITOR INTERNATIONAL
LONDON, Jan 26 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Market research company Euromonitor
International released today the Top 100 City Destinations Ranking for 2015
international arrivals.
Despite falling arrivals, Hong Kong remained the top city destination in the world for the seventh consecutive year, with 26.7 million international visitors in 2015. Bangkok overtook London as the world’s second most visited city, with 10 percent growth in international arrivals. London moved down to the third spot in the global ranking but remained the top European city destination with international arrivals growing 7 percent in 2015.
DOCTOR2U LAUNCHES E-COMMERCE SITE HEALTH2U
SHAH ALAM, Jan 25 (Bernama) -- Doctor2U recently
announced the launching of a new healthcare ecommerce platform, Health2U.
Unlike other e-commerce sites in Malaysia, Health2U will focus exclusively on
listing health-related products and services. These will include health
products such as vitamins and supplements, medical devices, health screening
packages, surgery packages, and more.
“We are very excited about the launch of the Health2U platform. We believe Health2U will fit perfectly within the Doctor2U ecosystem and its mission of making healthcare as convenient and accessible as possible,” said Keegan Flynn, co-founder of Doctor2U.
A.M. BEST AFFIRMS CREDIT RATINGS OF THE DAI-ICHI LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED
HONG KONG, Jan 26 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- A.M. Best has
affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A+ (Superior) and the Long-Term
Issuer Credit Rating of “aa-” of The Dai-ichi Life Insurance Company, Limited (DL)
(Japan), a wholly owned subsidiary of Dai-ichi Life Holdings, Inc. The
outlook of these Credit Ratings (ratings) is stable.
The ratings reflect DL’s strong risk-adjusted capitalization, strong market position and favorable operating performance.
TOSHIBA LAUNCHES CAR AUDIO CURRENT-FEEDBACK POWER AMPLIFIER IC WITH BUILT-IN FULL-TIME OFFSET DETECTION
TOKYO, Jan 26 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Toshiba Corporation's
(TOKYO: 6502) Storage & Electronic Devices Solutions Company today
announced the launch of “TCB502HQ,” a 4-channel power amplifier IC that detects
output offset voltage, a factor in speaker burnout. Mass production starts
today.
The new IC integrates a newly developed, full-time offset detection circuit that detects output offset voltage even during sound reproduction, preventing speaker burnout.
Wednesday, 25 January 2017
SUPERIOR IN-FLIGHT EXPERIENCE AND GLOBAL COVERAGE SEDUCES ELITE CHINESE TRAVELLERS
VistaJet
voted Business Jet Operator Star Performer at Hurun Research Institute’s
"Best of the Best" Awards
- Voted for by 449
High Net Worth individuals from more than 40 cities in China
- Second time
VistaJet has won the award
- Company was also
given the Best Charter Operator Award by Asian Business Aviation
Association in November 2016
HONG
KONG, Jan 25 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- VistaJet, the first
and only global aviation company, received the Business Jet Operator Star
Performer accolade for the second time at the Hurun Research Institute’s “Best
of the Best” awards in Shanghai. The awards are based on the results of the
Hurun Report Chinese Luxury Consumer Survey 2017. This is the thirteenth
consecutive year Hurun Research has produced a report on the brand preferences,
consumption habits and lifestyle trends of China’s wealthiest individuals;
considered a benchmark for the luxury sector.
COVISINT RECOGNIZED AS SUPPLIER OF THE YEAR FOR SECOND CONSECUTIVE YEAR BY SAIC GENERAL MOTORS
DETROIT and SHANGHAI, China, Jan 25
(Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Covisint Corporation (Nasdaq:COVS)
today announced it has been recognized as a supplier of the year by SAIC General
Motors for the second consecutive year during the Annual Suppliers’ Conference
and 2016 Suppliers’ Awards Ceremony, held in Wuhan City, January 21, 2017.
INTERNATIONAL COALITION FILES LAWSUIT IN DISTRICT COURT OF ROTTERDAM, THE NETHERLANDS, FOR DAMAGES CAUSED BY ALLEGED CORRUPTION AND FRAUD PERPETRATED BY PETROLEO BRASILIERO, CERTAIN AFFILIATES AND ITS EXECUTIVES
ROTTERDAM, Netherlands, Jan 24 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- An International coalition announced today that a
lawsuit was filed in Dutch Court yesterday on behalf of institutional investors
who suffered billions of dollars in losses in their investments in Petroleo
Brasiliero SA (“Petrobras”). Seeking declaratory relief as a result of the
alleged corruption of the company and its executives, the coalition represents
investors who purchased Petrobras securities on the BM&FBOVESPA exchange in
Brazil and other securities purchased via transactions outside of, and not
covered by, litigation in the United States. The damaged investor group
believes the Netherlands is the optimal jurisdiction for pursuing legal action,
as this is where Petrobras Global Finance B.V. and several other Petrobras
entities and divisions are domiciled. In addition, the Dutch legal system has
an established global settlement precedent for international investors who seek
compensation pursuant to damages caused by fraud and violations of international
securities laws.
"RETAILTECH JAPAN" AND "SECURITY SHOW": JAPAN'S LARGEST EXHIBITIONS SPECIALIZING IN RETAIL INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND SECURITY SOLUTIONS TO BE HELD
TOKYO, Jan 24 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Nikkei Inc. will hold two popular exhibitions
simultaneously. The first, "RETAILTECH JAPAN", will showcase the very
latest in IT equipment and systems designed to drive forward marketing and
supply chain activities in the retail and distribution industry. Held at the
same time, "SECURITY SHOW" will feature a wide range of products and
services that contribute to public safety such as security cameras and access
control systems.
"RETAILTECH JAPAN" is Japan's largest exhibition dedicated to introducing information systems designed for the retail and distribution industry. This exhibit will introduce the latest in information equipment and systems that cater to a wide range of retail and distribution business formats. Among the many products and services available will be POS (point-of-sale) and other payment systems, head office systems, logistics, mobile sales promotion, omni-channel retailing, big data, IoT, artificial intelligence, cloud services, distribution industry robots, online shopping systems, and more. There will also be a special zone set up to focus on introducing digital signage and POP systems.
Tuesday, 24 January 2017
INNOVATORS, FINANCIERS, INDUSTRY LEADERS AND ENTERPRISES GATHER IN SINGAPORE FOR THE INAUGURAL DATACLOUD ASIA 2017, 23 FEBRUARY
BroadGroup’s world-renowned forum for data center
and cloud offers insights into enterprise infrastructure opportunities in Asia
Pacific
LONDON & SINGAPORE, Jan 24 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- As mega-clouds fuel massive scale data center growth across the Asia Pacific region BroadGroup, the international event and consulting group, will stage the first ever Datacloud Asia (http://www.datacloudasia.com/) the world-renowned forum for data center and cloud on February 23rd in Singapore. The inaugural event brings innovators, investors, industry leaders and enterprises to debate the Asia drivers, challenges and enterprise infrastructure opportunities in the world’s premier networking and business deal-making congress for data center and cloud.
XAXIS NAMES ARSHAN SAHA PRESIDENT, ASIA PACIFIC
Arshan
Saha succeeds Michel de Rijk, who is now serving as APAC president at GroupM’s
[m]PLATFORM, with immediate effect
SINGAPORE,
Jan 24 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Xaxis,
the world’s largest programmatic media and technology platform, announced today
the promotion of Arshan Saha to President, Asia Pacific (APAC). Saha was
previously Vice President, South and Southeast Asia. As one of the founding
members of Xaxis APAC, Saha helped established offices in Singapore, Malaysia,
Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines, Vietnam and India.
Monday, 23 January 2017
A.M. BEST AFFIRMS CREDIT RATINGS OF THE HOLLARD INSURANCE COMPANY PTY LTD
SINGAPORE, Jan 23 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- A.M. Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A- (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of "a-" of The Hollard Insurance Company Pty Ltd (HIC) (Australia). The outlook of these Credit Ratings (ratings) is stable.
The ratings reflect HIC's strong risk-adjusted capitalization, as measured by Best’s Capital Adequacy Ratio (BCAR), and good operating performance.
The ratings reflect HIC's strong risk-adjusted capitalization, as measured by Best’s Capital Adequacy Ratio (BCAR), and good operating performance.
A.M. BEST REVISES OUTLOOKS TO POSITIVE FOR NIPPON LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA AND AFFIRMS CREDIT RATINGS OF NIPPON LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
HONG KONG, Jan 23 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- A.M. Best has
revised the outlooks to positive from stable and affirmed the Financial
Strength Rating (FSR) of A- (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating
(Long-Term ICR) of “a-” of Nippon Life Insurance Company
of America (NLB) (Des Moines, Iowa, USA). Concurrently,
A.M. Best has affirmed the FSR of A+ (Superior) and the Long-Term ICR of “aa-”
of its parent, Nippon Life Insurance Company (Nissay)
(Japan). The outlook of these Credit Ratings (ratings) is stable.
The ratings reflect Nissay’s robust risk-adjusted capitalization, sound business profile and favorable operating results.
TOSHIBA LAUNCHES 800V SUPER JUNCTION N-CHANNEL POWER MOSFETS FOR HIGH EFFICIENCY POWER SUPPLIES WITH IMPROVED LOW ON-RESISTANCE AND HIGH SPEED SWITCHING
TOKYO, Jan 20 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Toshiba Corporation's (TOKYO:6502) Storage & Electronic Devices Solutions Company today announced the launch of 800V super junction N-channel power MOSFETs for high efficiency power supplies with improved low on-resistance and high speed switching. By utilizing the super junction structure, the eight new MOSFETs of the "DTMOS IV series" achieve approximately 79% reduction in on-resistance per area (RON x A) compared to Toshiba's previous "Ï€-MOSVIII series." Its improved high speed switching can also contribute to the efficiency of the power supplies of the sets that it is used in. The MOSFETs are suited for use in industrial power supplies, standby power supply for servers, adaptors and chargers of notebook PCs and mobile devices, and in power supplies for LED lighting. Shipments start from today.
9TH BUNKA FASHION GRADUATE UNIVERSITY FASHION WEEK SET FOR JAN. 30-FEB. 3
TOKYO, Jan 23 (Bernama-AsiaNet) --
Bunka Fashion Graduate University (BFGU), a professional graduate school in Japan, will hold the Bunka Fashion Graduate University Fashion Week (BFGU FW) from January 30 to February 3. The ninth annual event features a symposium by Keisuke Imazaki (PLASTICTOKYO designer), Chisung Ihn (IHNN designer), Mari Odaka (malamute designer), Junya Satou (saat designer) and Takayuki Chino (CINOH designer).
Bunka Fashion Graduate University (BFGU), a professional graduate school in Japan, will hold the Bunka Fashion Graduate University Fashion Week (BFGU FW) from January 30 to February 3. The ninth annual event features a symposium by Keisuke Imazaki (PLASTICTOKYO designer), Chisung Ihn (IHNN designer), Mari Odaka (malamute designer), Junya Satou (saat designer) and Takayuki Chino (CINOH designer).
INTERNATIONAL OLYMPIC COMMITTEE AND ALIBABA GROUP LAUNCH HISTORIC LONG-TERM PARTNERSHIP AS ALIBABA BECOMES WORLDWIDE OLYMPIC PARTNER THROUGH 2028
Breakthrough partnership will support the IOC and the Olympic Movement achieve Olympic Agenda 2020 vision in a new digital era
DAVOS, Switzerland, Jan 20 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- The International Olympic Committee (IOC) and Alibaba Group (NYSE:BABA) today jointly announced a long-term partnership through 2028. Joining The Olympic Partner (TOP) worldwide sponsorship programme, Alibaba will become the official "Cloud Services" and "E-Commerce Platform Services" Partner, as well as a Founding Partner of the Olympic Channel.
The partnership was announced today at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, with IOC President Thomas Bach, Alibaba Group Founder and Executive Chairman Jack Ma and Alibaba Group Chief Executive Officer Daniel Zhang.
DAVOS, Switzerland, Jan 20 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- The International Olympic Committee (IOC) and Alibaba Group (NYSE:BABA) today jointly announced a long-term partnership through 2028. Joining The Olympic Partner (TOP) worldwide sponsorship programme, Alibaba will become the official "Cloud Services" and "E-Commerce Platform Services" Partner, as well as a Founding Partner of the Olympic Channel.
The partnership was announced today at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, with IOC President Thomas Bach, Alibaba Group Founder and Executive Chairman Jack Ma and Alibaba Group Chief Executive Officer Daniel Zhang.
Sunday, 22 January 2017
Tesco Malaysia Collects Essential Food Items For Underprivileged During Chinese New Year
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 20 (Bernama) -- The public can now donate essential food items for the underprivileged during Chinese New Year at eight selected Tesco Stores in the Klang Valley through its 'Festive Food Collection' campaign from Jan 20 to 27.
The Tesco Festive Food Collection campaign, conducted in partnership with Kechara Soup Kitchen and Food Aid Foundation, will see customers placing food items such as cooking oil, rice, canned food, biscuits and other dry food into dedicated collection bins.
Tesco Malaysia Corporate Service director Azliza Baizura Azmel said the eight participating stores were Tesco Kepong, Tesco Ampang, Tesco Extra Selayang, Tesco Extra Mutiara Damansara, Tesco Ara Damansara, Tesco Shah Alam, Tesco Extra Cheras and Tesco Extra Shah Alam.
"We aim to collect 10 tonnes of essential food items that will be given to both Kechara Soup Kitchen and Food Aid Foundation to be redistributed to more than 100 charity homes and soup kitchens.
"The partnership between Tesco Malaysia and our food bank partners has been very positive as we have been able to reach out to more deserving communities especially during the festive period," she told reporters after the launching of the event here, today.
She said the food items from the collection bins would be collected after 5pm every day.
"Back in October 2016, Tesco Malaysia launched its Food Surplus Donation programme where a total of 34 tonnes of surplus food from Tesco stores were donated to Kechara Soup Kitchen and Food Aid Foundation," she said.
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Friday, 20 January 2017
MQA Takes Over PSD's Tasks Of Assessing, Accrediting Tertiary Courses
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 20 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) has taken over the duties of the Public Service Department (PSD) in assessing and accrediting courses offered in tertiary institutions locally and abroad.
MQA chief executive officer (CEO) Prof Datuk Dr Rujhan Mustafa said the take over took effect early this year.
"Previously, assessing and accrediting an education programme either locally or abroad were the duties of the Standing Committee for Assessment and Qualification Recognition under the PSD.
"Now, the tasks had been taken over by the MQA to improve the effectiveness of extending quality assurance for tertiary institutions as well as to enhance communications with the general public," he told a press conference after attending the MQA CEO Aspiration & Media Appreciation event today.
At the event, the MQA also presented tokens of appreciation to media practitioners who helped convey information on the agency to the public.
Rujhan also advised Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) and Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) holders to check with the MQA the accreditations of courses offered to them by tertiary institutions before pursuing their studies.
He said most candidates were easily duped by false information that these programmes were offered with the collaboration of the MQA.
"They can refer to our website mqa.gov.my, or download the application myMQR on their smart phones or come to our agency to check if the course offered is registered with the MQA," he said.
As of December last year, the MQA had accredited 11,380 academic programmes in registered tertiary institutions across the country.
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MQA chief executive officer (CEO) Prof Datuk Dr Rujhan Mustafa said the take over took effect early this year.
"Previously, assessing and accrediting an education programme either locally or abroad were the duties of the Standing Committee for Assessment and Qualification Recognition under the PSD.
"Now, the tasks had been taken over by the MQA to improve the effectiveness of extending quality assurance for tertiary institutions as well as to enhance communications with the general public," he told a press conference after attending the MQA CEO Aspiration & Media Appreciation event today.
At the event, the MQA also presented tokens of appreciation to media practitioners who helped convey information on the agency to the public.
Rujhan also advised Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) and Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) holders to check with the MQA the accreditations of courses offered to them by tertiary institutions before pursuing their studies.
He said most candidates were easily duped by false information that these programmes were offered with the collaboration of the MQA.
"They can refer to our website mqa.gov.my, or download the application myMQR on their smart phones or come to our agency to check if the course offered is registered with the MQA," he said.
As of December last year, the MQA had accredited 11,380 academic programmes in registered tertiary institutions across the country.
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COLLIERS INTERNATIONAL COMPLETES US$700 MILLION REVOLVING CREDIT FACILITY
New unsecured structure increases financial capacity and flexibility to fund future growth
TORONTO, Jan 19 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Colliers International Group Inc. (NASDAQ:CIGI) (TSX:CIGI) ("Colliers") announced today that it has expanded and extended its multi-currency revolving credit facility (the "Facility") to reinforce its already strong financial position and increase its flexibility for future growth. Borrowing capacity has been expanded to US$700 million, from US$525 million, and the maturity date extended to January 2022 from June 2020. The new unsecured Facility reflects Colliers' proven long-term growth strategy, increased scale, geographic and service line diversification, high level of insider ownership, and investment-grade balance sheet.
TD Securities acted as Lead Arranger for the financing. The Toronto-Dominion Bank acted as Administration Agent. HSBC Bank and Bank of Montreal acted as Syndication Agents while JP Morgan Chase Bank, The Bank of Nova Scotia and U.S. Bank acted as Documentation Agents. Additional bank participants include Royal Bank of Canada, Bank of America, Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, National Bank of Canada, and Wells Fargo Bank. Torys LLP acted as legal counsel to Colliers in connection with this financing.
TORONTO, Jan 19 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Colliers International Group Inc. (NASDAQ:CIGI) (TSX:CIGI) ("Colliers") announced today that it has expanded and extended its multi-currency revolving credit facility (the "Facility") to reinforce its already strong financial position and increase its flexibility for future growth. Borrowing capacity has been expanded to US$700 million, from US$525 million, and the maturity date extended to January 2022 from June 2020. The new unsecured Facility reflects Colliers' proven long-term growth strategy, increased scale, geographic and service line diversification, high level of insider ownership, and investment-grade balance sheet.
TD Securities acted as Lead Arranger for the financing. The Toronto-Dominion Bank acted as Administration Agent. HSBC Bank and Bank of Montreal acted as Syndication Agents while JP Morgan Chase Bank, The Bank of Nova Scotia and U.S. Bank acted as Documentation Agents. Additional bank participants include Royal Bank of Canada, Bank of America, Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, National Bank of Canada, and Wells Fargo Bank. Torys LLP acted as legal counsel to Colliers in connection with this financing.
A.M. BEST REVISES OUTLOOKS TO STABLE FOR NEW INDIA ASSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED
SINGAPORE, Jan 20 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- A.M. Best has
revised the outlooks to stable from positive, and affirmed the Financial Strength
Rating of A- (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “a-” of New India Assurance Company Limited (New
India) (India).
While the company remains profitable overall, its pretax margin has weakened, as underwriting performance for the 12 months to March 2016 and the six months to September 2016 has deteriorated and fallen behind its projections.
HARKNESS SCREENS TO POWER MBO CINEMAS NEW FLAGSHIP ENTERTAINMENT COMPLEX IN MALAYSIA
BANGALORE, India, Jan 20 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Global screen technology leader Harkness Screens has
been selected by MBO Cinemas - a
leading cinema chain in Malaysia currently with 207 screens and a seating
capacity of over 32,721 seats - for its new flagship entertainment hub in Kuala
Lumpur, thus providing its viewers with an ultimate and enthralling cinema
experience. The new Kuala Lumpur screen will use the DP4K-30L flagship laser
projector by Barco. This partnership between Harkness Screens and MBO Cinemas
makes Harkness Screens the exclusive screen provider for
all future projects by MBO Cinemas.
ABEONA THERAPEUTICS RECEIVES ORPHAN DRUG DESIGNATION IN THE EUROPEAN UNION FOR ABO-101 GENE THERAPY IN SANFILIPPO SYNDROME TYPE B
NEW YORK and CLEVELAND, Jan 20 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --
- ABO-101, Abeona’s third AAV gene therapy program to receive EMA Orphan Designation
- Clinical trials anticipated to begin enrolling in second quarter 2017
- Natural History Study in 25 patients has established efficacy outcome measures
- FDA previously granted Orphan Drug and Rare Pediatric Disease Designations
Abeona Therapeutics Inc. (Nasdaq:ABEO), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing gene therapies for life-threatening rare diseases, announced today that the European Medicines Agency (EMA) Committee for Orphan Medicinal Products has granted Orphan Drug Designation (EMA/OD/226/16) for Abeona’s gene therapy program ABO-101 for children impacted by Sanfilippo syndrome type B (MPS IIIB), a rare autosomal recessive disease that causes neurocognitive decline, speech loss, loss of mobility, and premature death in children.
A.M. BEST AFFIRMS CREDIT RATINGS OF SOUTH CHINA INSURANCE CO., LTD.
HONG KONG, Jan 20 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- A.M. Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “a” of South China Insurance Co., Ltd. (South China Insurance) (Taiwan). The outlook of these Credit Ratings (ratings) is stable.
The ratings reflect South China Insurance’s sound risk-adjusted capitalization, track record of favorable operating performance and its diversified distribution capabilities, which include direct, agents and brokers, car dealers and financial institutions. The company also benefits from synergies with its publicly traded parent, Hua Nan Financial Holdings Co. Ltd. (HNFH), in risk management and cross-selling opportunities.
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The ratings reflect South China Insurance’s sound risk-adjusted capitalization, track record of favorable operating performance and its diversified distribution capabilities, which include direct, agents and brokers, car dealers and financial institutions. The company also benefits from synergies with its publicly traded parent, Hua Nan Financial Holdings Co. Ltd. (HNFH), in risk management and cross-selling opportunities.
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Thursday, 19 January 2017
FINALCAD APPOINTS AEC INDUSTRY VETERAN EMMANUEL SAMUEL TO ACCELERATE GROWTH IN ASIA
SINGAPORE, Jan 19 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- FINALCAD, a global
leader in mobile construction apps and predictive analytics for the field,
today announced appointment of Emmanuel Samuel as Vice President Sales, Asia.
Emmanuel brings more than 25 years of experience in IT Business Development, Sales and Marketing, with particular strength in the Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC) market. He will be responsible for expanding FINALCAD’s revenue in the Asian region, based out of the Singapore office.
ANIME TOURISM PROJECT, ADOPTED BY JAPANESE GOVERNMENT, TO OFFER 30 FOREIGN MONITORS ANIME TOUR OF JAPAN
TOKYO, Jan 17 (Bernama) --
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Wednesday, 18 January 2017
PWC: CEO CONFIDENCE RISES DESPITE NEW RISKS AND UNCERTAINTY
-Confidence in company growth rises
-Fifty two per cent of CEOs plan to increase number of jobs
-Concerns about over regulation and lack of key skills at record levels
-CEOs feel globalisation has done little to solve income inequality
DAVOS, Switzerland, Jan 17 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- While CEOs around the world feel they have plenty to worry about in the year ahead, their confidence in their own growth prospects and their outlook for the global economy are back on the rise.
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-Fifty two per cent of CEOs plan to increase number of jobs
-Concerns about over regulation and lack of key skills at record levels
-CEOs feel globalisation has done little to solve income inequality
DAVOS, Switzerland, Jan 17 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- While CEOs around the world feel they have plenty to worry about in the year ahead, their confidence in their own growth prospects and their outlook for the global economy are back on the rise.
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PERFECTUS FILES CLAIM TO RECOVER LOSSES RELATED TO ALUMINUM SEIZURE
ONTARIO, Calif., Jan 17 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE)
-- Perfectus Aluminum Inc. filed today a
claim against the U.S. government seeking monetary damages. In its claim,
Perfectus seeks reimbursement for millions of dollars in storage costs that it
incurred as a result of the government’s wrongful conduct in detaining its
export shipment of aluminum pallets at the Long Beach Port in California. In
accordance with applicable government regulations, this claim is being made in
the first instance in an administrative proceeding before the U.S. Customs
Border Protection agency (the CBP), which is a prerequisite to suing for
damages in federal court.
UBS SIGNS STRATEGIC MULTI-YEAR AGREEMENT WITH EPAM TO BOOST INNOVATION
NEWTOWN, Pa., Jan 18 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- EPAM Systems, Inc. (NYSE:EPAM), a leading global provider of product development and software engineering solutions, today announced that UBS AG, the world's largest wealth manager, has signed a multi-year strategic framework agreement. For the past nine years, UBS and EPAM have collaborated to stay at the forefront of technology, positioning UBS as a global leader in innovative financial products and services. The agreement, which is valued at over $300M, supports the bank’s strategic cost reduction program. This commitment to efficiency allows EPAM to continue to focus on innovative, end-to-end solutions, reducing time-to-market and improving ROI on technology investments.
“Over the past nine years, EPAM has become a key supplier in helping us meet our clients’ expectations by working closely together with UBS, while maintaining commitments to productivity and quality of delivery,” said Mike Dargan, Group Head of Information Technology, UBS. “We now look forward to evolving this valued relationship further over the coming years.”
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“Over the past nine years, EPAM has become a key supplier in helping us meet our clients’ expectations by working closely together with UBS, while maintaining commitments to productivity and quality of delivery,” said Mike Dargan, Group Head of Information Technology, UBS. “We now look forward to evolving this valued relationship further over the coming years.”
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Tuesday, 17 January 2017
IHS MARKIT NAMES BROADSOFT THE UCAAS PLATFORM GLOBAL MARKET SHARE LEADER
As cloud unified communications moves upmarket to large enterprises and towards multi-tenant cloud solutions, recent launch of BroadSoft Business positions BroadSoft to build on market leadership position
GAITHERSBURG, Md., Jan 16 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BroadSoft, Inc. (NASDAQ:BSFT), has been identified by IHS Markit as the global Unified Communications as a Service (UCaaS) platform leader, with 38% of the total worldwide UCaaS seats running on its platforms, as of the second quarter of 2016. According to the IHS study, the BroadSoft UCaaS global market leadership position places it ahead of its closest competitors.
A photo accompanying this announcement is available at http://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/5b75496a-de76-4c22-817c-5cd09d8db1f2
GAITHERSBURG, Md., Jan 16 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BroadSoft, Inc. (NASDAQ:BSFT), has been identified by IHS Markit as the global Unified Communications as a Service (UCaaS) platform leader, with 38% of the total worldwide UCaaS seats running on its platforms, as of the second quarter of 2016. According to the IHS study, the BroadSoft UCaaS global market leadership position places it ahead of its closest competitors.
A photo accompanying this announcement is available at http://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/5b75496a-de76-4c22-817c-5cd09d8db1f2
UPDATE ON PERFECTUS' SHIPMENT FROM PORT OF LONG BEACH
ONTARIO, Calif., Jan 16 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Perfectus Aluminum Inc. would like to clarify recent reports regarding export of our product at the Port of Long Beach in California.
Perfectus has learned this morning through media reports of the seizure of formerly detained product by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) at the Port of Long Beach. We are surprised to learn about this development as CBP-after inspection-previously released a significant portion of previously detained shipments containing identical product.
Perfectus has learned this morning through media reports of the seizure of formerly detained product by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) at the Port of Long Beach. We are surprised to learn about this development as CBP-after inspection-previously released a significant portion of previously detained shipments containing identical product.
Monday, 16 January 2017
CUMMINS INC. DOES NOT USE DEFEAT DEVICES AND IS COMMITTED TO MEETING EMISSIONS STANDARDS
Cummins Does Not Supply Engines for the FCA Products in Question
COLUMBUS, Ind., Jan 13 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Cummins Inc. (NYSE: CMI) today stated that it does not supply engines for the FCA vehicles that are discussed in the Environmental Protection Agency's Notice of Violation issued today, nor was Cummins named.
COLUMBUS, Ind., Jan 13 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Cummins Inc. (NYSE: CMI) today stated that it does not supply engines for the FCA vehicles that are discussed in the Environmental Protection Agency's Notice of Violation issued today, nor was Cummins named.
PWC ANNOUNCES NEW GLOBAL CORPORATE TAX SERVICES TEAM
Global Enterprise Tax Solutions Team Comprised of Former GE Tax Group
NEW YORK, Jan 13 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Today, PwC announced an innovative agreement with GE to provide integrated, enterprise managed tax services to GE on a global basis. As part of this agreement, PwC will hire more than 600 of GE's highly regarded tax team members from around the world and acquire GE's tax technologies to further both PwC's focus on the Tax Function of The Future and the provision of global enterprise tax solutions to the marketplace.
PwC has the largest tax practice in the US and the world with a global network of 41,000 tax professionals operating in 157 countries. Leveraging the proven experience and expertise of the GE team, PwC believes it has identified an opportunity that recognizes the future needs of a rapidly changing marketplace.
NEW YORK, Jan 13 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Today, PwC announced an innovative agreement with GE to provide integrated, enterprise managed tax services to GE on a global basis. As part of this agreement, PwC will hire more than 600 of GE's highly regarded tax team members from around the world and acquire GE's tax technologies to further both PwC's focus on the Tax Function of The Future and the provision of global enterprise tax solutions to the marketplace.
PwC has the largest tax practice in the US and the world with a global network of 41,000 tax professionals operating in 157 countries. Leveraging the proven experience and expertise of the GE team, PwC believes it has identified an opportunity that recognizes the future needs of a rapidly changing marketplace.
Friday, 13 January 2017
SAMMY NETWORKS STARTS DISTRIBUTING "RAMEN SOUL," ENGLISH VERSION OF ITS POPULAR SMARTPHONE RAMEN SHOP MANAGEMENT GAME "RAMEN TAMASHII" WITH OVER 5 MILLION DOWNLOADS
TOKYO, Jan 13 (Bernama-AsiaNet) --
In response to the ramen boom overseas in recent years, Sammy Networks Co., Ltd. started distributing on Jan. 12, 2017, the English version of its popular smartphone ramen shop management game "Ramen Tamashii," which has hit five million downloads in Japan, simultaneously for iPhones (through the App Store) and Android devices (through the Google Play Store) under the title of "Ramen Soul."
In response to the ramen boom overseas in recent years, Sammy Networks Co., Ltd. started distributing on Jan. 12, 2017, the English version of its popular smartphone ramen shop management game "Ramen Tamashii," which has hit five million downloads in Japan, simultaneously for iPhones (through the App Store) and Android devices (through the Google Play Store) under the title of "Ramen Soul."
RedHill Biopharma Announces QIDP Fast-Track Designation Granted by FDA to RHB-104 for Nontuberculous Mycobacteria Infections
TEL-AVIV, Israel, Jan. 12, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- RedHill Biopharma Ltd. (NASDAQ:RDHL) (TASE:RDHL) (“RedHill” or the “Company”), a specialty biopharmaceutical company primarily focused on the development and commercialization of late clinical-stage, proprietary, orally-administered, small molecule drugs for gastrointestinal and inflammatory diseases and cancer, today announced that RHB-104 has been granted Qualified Infectious Disease Product (QIDP) designation by the U.S. FDA for the treatment of Nontuberculous Mycobacteria (NTM) infections. The QIDP designation was granted under the FDA's Generating Antibiotic Incentives Now (GAIN) Act, which is intended to encourage development of new antibiotic drugs for the treatment of serious or life-threatening infections.
The granted QIDP designation allows RedHill to benefit from Fast-Track status, with an expedited development pathway for RHB-104 for the treatment of NTM infections, as well as Priority Review, which provides for a shorter review time by the FDA of a future potential marketing application. If approved for the treatment of NTM infections, RHB-104 would also receive an additional five years of U.S. market exclusivity on top of the standard exclusivity period.
RHB-104 is a proprietary and potentially groundbreaking antibiotic combination therapy in oral capsule formulation, with potent intracellular, anti-mycobacterial and anti-inflammatory properties.
COLLIERS INTERNATIONAL EXPANDS IN DENMARK
Acquires market-leading Colliers Denmark
affiliate to strengthen global platform
TORONTO, Jan 13 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Leading global commercial real estate services firm Colliers International Group Inc. (NASDAQ:CIGI) (TSX:CIGI) announced today that it has acquired a controlling interest in Colliers International Denmark (“Colliers Denmark”). Senior management of Colliers Denmark will retain the balance of the equity under Colliers International’s unique enterprise partnership model. The acquisition of Colliers Denmark further strengthens Colliers International’s operations in Europe and provides a strong platform for future growth in the important Nordic region. The terms of the transactions were not disclosed.
TOSHIBA LAUNCHES SECOND GENERATION 650V SIC SCHOTTKY BARRIER DIODES WITH IMPROVED SURGE FORWARD CURRENT
TOKYO,
Jan 12 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Toshiba Corporation’s (TOKYO:6502) Storage
& Electronic Devices Solutions Company today announced the launch of second
generation 650V silicon carbide (SiC) schottky barrier diodes (SBDs) that
improve on the surge forward current (IFSM) offered by the company’s current
products by approximately 70%. Shipments of the new line-up of eight SiC schottky
barrier diodes start today.
The new SiC schottky barrier diodes, fabricated with Toshiba’s second-generation SiC process, deliver approximately 70% better surge forward current than first generation products, and at the same time reduce the switching loss index of “RON * Qc” [1] by around 30%, making them suitable for use in efficient power factor correction (PFC) schemes.
The new SiC schottky barrier diodes, fabricated with Toshiba’s second-generation SiC process, deliver approximately 70% better surge forward current than first generation products, and at the same time reduce the switching loss index of “RON * Qc” [1] by around 30%, making them suitable for use in efficient power factor correction (PFC) schemes.
IKIM'S 25TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 12 (Bernama) -- The Institute of Islamic Understanding Malaysia (IKIM) will celebrate the 25th anniversary of its establishment on the 18 February 2017 or 21 Jamadilawal 1438H. IKIM was established on this date and was registered as a company limited by guarantee under the Companies Act 1965.
IKIM was established with the primary aim of making Islam better understood. Its objectives include: to conduct research and consultancy from the point of view of spirituality, to provide a forum for Muslim and non-Muslim scholars to discuss and analyse various issues, to create awareness and in-depth understanding of current issues as well as to be a source of information to Muslims and non-Muslims at the local and global levels.
IKIM was established with the primary aim of making Islam better understood. Its objectives include: to conduct research and consultancy from the point of view of spirituality, to provide a forum for Muslim and non-Muslim scholars to discuss and analyse various issues, to create awareness and in-depth understanding of current issues as well as to be a source of information to Muslims and non-Muslims at the local and global levels.
Thursday, 12 January 2017
RADWARE RESEARCH FINDS DATA LOSS IS TOP CYBER-ATTACK CONCERN
Radware's Global Application and Network Security Report 2016-2017 Finds Ransom Was The #1 Motivation Behind Cyber-Attacks, Malware Was the Most Frequent Type of Attack, and IoT Botnets are a Major Concern
MAHWAH, N.J., Jan 11 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Radware® (NASDAQ:RDWR), a leading provider of cyber security and application delivery solutions ensuring the digital user experience for applications in virtual, cloud, and software-defined data centers, has found that hackers and companies agree on one thing: Data is lucrative. Radware's Global Application and Network Security Report 2016-2017 revealed that 49% of businesses confirmed being the subject of a cyber-ransom campaign in 2016. What's more, 27% of IT professionals surveyed chose data leakage or loss as a key concern when faced with a cyber-attack, while only 19% chose service outage, 16% selected reputation loss, and just 9% cited customer or partner loss.
The full report identifies 2016's major attack trends, outlines industry preparedness, and gives insider views from the front lines to the corner office. Among the biggest trends identified for the current report coverage period:
MAHWAH, N.J., Jan 11 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Radware® (NASDAQ:RDWR), a leading provider of cyber security and application delivery solutions ensuring the digital user experience for applications in virtual, cloud, and software-defined data centers, has found that hackers and companies agree on one thing: Data is lucrative. Radware's Global Application and Network Security Report 2016-2017 revealed that 49% of businesses confirmed being the subject of a cyber-ransom campaign in 2016. What's more, 27% of IT professionals surveyed chose data leakage or loss as a key concern when faced with a cyber-attack, while only 19% chose service outage, 16% selected reputation loss, and just 9% cited customer or partner loss.
The full report identifies 2016's major attack trends, outlines industry preparedness, and gives insider views from the front lines to the corner office. Among the biggest trends identified for the current report coverage period:
PWC'S STRATEGY & INTRODUCES NEW BOOK "FIT FOR GROWTH: A GUIDE TO STRATEGIC COST CUTTING, RESTRUCTURING, AND RENEWAL"
NEW YORK, Jan 11 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The New Year holds one thing for certain: uncertainty. As business leaders find themselves plagued by sluggish growth, increasing geopolitical tension, heightened regulatory scrutiny, and the rapid pace of digital change, 2017 is gearing up to be “the year of the question mark.” How can businesses achieve and sustain growth despite today’s difficult business environment? They must tightly link their growth and cost agendas, freeing up resources to invest into what truly sets them apart.
A photo accompanying this announcement is available at http://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/ed801a71-9b38-44be-9241-d7d0fa2609cc Fit for Growth is a new book from Wiley by authors Vinay Couto and Deniz Caglar, leading practitioners in business transformation with Strategy&, PwC’s strategy consulting business. They are principals with PwC US. The third author, John Plansky, is a former principal with PwC US. Fit for Growth serves as the ultimate handbook on strategic cost management, illustrating the importance of investing resources in what makes an organization unique in the market and cutting costs constructively everywhere else. |
DAVOS 2017: JOIN PWC'S CEO SURVEY PRESS BRIEFING & WEBCAST 18:30 CET MONDAY 16TH JANUARY 2017
LONDON, Jan 12 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- PwC’s Global Chairman Bob Moritz will present key findings of PwC’s annual survey of international business leaders at a press briefing in Davos, Switzerland, at 18:30 Central European Time on Monday 16th January 2017 (17:30 GMT/12:30 EST).
The press briefing will also be webcast live allowing journalists who are not in Davos to take part.
The PwC Global CEO Survey has established itself as one of the media highlights of the Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos. It includes nearly 1,400 interviews with CEOs from 79 countries, conducted during the last quarter of 2016.
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The press briefing will also be webcast live allowing journalists who are not in Davos to take part.
The PwC Global CEO Survey has established itself as one of the media highlights of the Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos. It includes nearly 1,400 interviews with CEOs from 79 countries, conducted during the last quarter of 2016.
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FUTUREWAN‘17 ANNOUNCES KEYNOTE SPEAKERS AND AGENDA
SAN JOSE, Calif., Jan 12 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE)-- The FutureWAN‘17
Summit today announced keynote presenters and the full agenda for its
five day virtual summit that brings together some of the world’s leading
experts and practitioners on migrating wide area networks to SD-WAN.
The five day event will feature four tracks and multiple sessions per
track beginning on January 16 through January 20th.
The FutureWAN’17 summit will feature presentations by a Fortune-500 healthcare provider and title insurance company on their experiences deploying SD-WAN. In addition to enterprises, the summit will feature Analyst Keynote presentations by Nemertes Research, EMA Research, and Packet Pushers; and a Network Architect Roundtable.
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The FutureWAN’17 summit will feature presentations by a Fortune-500 healthcare provider and title insurance company on their experiences deploying SD-WAN. In addition to enterprises, the summit will feature Analyst Keynote presentations by Nemertes Research, EMA Research, and Packet Pushers; and a Network Architect Roundtable.
TOSHIBA'S NEW LOW-CAPACITANCE TVS DIODES FOR HIGH-SPEED INTERFACES IN MOBILE DEVICES DELIVER THE INDUSTRY'S LEADING-CLASS PROTECTION PERFORMANCE
TOKYO, Jan 11 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE)
-- Toshiba
Corporation’s (TOKYO:6502) Storage & Electronic Devices Solutions Company today
announced the launch of a new line-up of low-capacitance TVS diodes [1] for
use in high-speed interfaces in mobile devices, including smartphones, tablet
PCs and wearable devices. The new diodes deliver the industry’s leading-class[2] protection
performance. The line-up covers ten products to protect high-speed interfaces,
including USB 3.0/3.1 and HDMI, from electronic discharge (ESD) and noise.
Shipments start from today.
TOSHIBA LAUNCHES 100V N-CHANNEL POWER MOSFETS SUPPORTING 4.5V LOGIC LEVEL DRIVE FOR QUICK CHARGERS
TOKYO, Jan 11 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE)
-- Toshiba
Corporation’s (TOKYO:6502) Storage & Electronic Devices Solutions Company today
expanded its line-up of low-voltage N-channel power MOSFETs with the addition
of 100V N-channel power MOSFETs supporting 4.5V logic level drive for quick
chargers. The two new MOSFETs of the “U-MOS VIII-H Series”, “TPH4R10ANL” and
“TPH6R30ANL,” start shipments from today.
Wednesday, 11 January 2017
MURATA MACHINERY'S AUTONOMOUS FLOOR SCRUBBER "BUDDY" OFFICIALLY DEPLOYED AT SINGAPORE CHANGI AIRPORT
SINGAPORE and KYOTO, Japan, Jan 11
(Bernama-AsiaNet) -- MURATA MACHINERY SINGAPORE PTE. LTD. is pleased to
announce on January 11 the official procurement and deployment of our
autonomous floor scrubber and drier, "Buddy," at Singapore Changi Airport
by Changi Airport Group (S) Pte. Ltd. With our independently developed
"Intelligent Transfer Navigation System" ("It's Navi (R)"),
Buddy enhances cleaning efficiency and reduces the manpower required for
cleaning large spaces, especially during night-time cleaning operations.
REDHILL BIOPHARMA ANNOUNCES FIRST DOSING IN RHB-105 SUPPORTIVE PK STUDIES AHEAD OF CONFIRMATORY PHASE III STUDY FOR H. PYLORI INFECTION
TEL-AVIV, Israel, Jan. 11, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- RedHill Biopharma Ltd. (NASDAQ:RDHL) (TASE:RDHL) (“RedHill” or the “Company”), a specialty biopharmaceutical company primarily focused on the development and commercialization of late clinical-stage, proprietary, orally-administered, small molecule drugs for gastrointestinal and inflammatory diseases and cancer, today announced first dosing in a three-way crossover pharmacokinetic (PK) study with RHB-105 in 18 subjects (healthy volunteers), intended to evaluate the bioavailability (BA) of RHB-105 actives versus the comparator in the planned confirmatory Phase III study (dual therapy of amoxicillin and omeprazole) and a food-effect study with RHB-105.
These PK studies are intended to support the planned confirmatory Phase III study with RHB-105, a proprietary, fixed-dose, oral combination therapy for the eradication of H. pylori infection.
Source : RedHill Biopharma Ltd.
These PK studies are intended to support the planned confirmatory Phase III study with RHB-105, a proprietary, fixed-dose, oral combination therapy for the eradication of H. pylori infection.
Source : RedHill Biopharma Ltd.
TCL RANKS AMONG IDG'S 2016-2017 GLOBAL TOP 50 CE BRANDS AT CES 2017
TCL Quantum Dot TV Receives Global Display Tech
Innovation Award of the Year
TCL C15BA Named Global Best Integrated Large Screen Product of the Year
LAS VEGAS, Jan 11 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- TCL (The Creative Life), the world’s third largest TV manufacturer, today announced that the company was honored by International Data Group (IDG) as 2016-2017 Global Top 50 CE Brands and 2016-2017 Top 10 CE Brands from China, and won the Global Display Tech Innovation Award of the Year for TCL Quantum Dot TV. Besides, a TCL product named C15BA received the award of Global Best Integrated Large Screen Product of the Year.
BIOLINE LAUNCHES THE FULL RANGE OF EPIK™ MIRNA ASSAYS
CINCINNATI, Jan 10 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bioline, The PCR Company, a wholly-owned
subsidiary of Meridian Bioscience, Inc. (NASDAQ:VIVO) today announced the
expansion of the EPIK™ miRNA Select Assays, originally developed for the study
of individual microRNA (miRNA) molecules. In collaboration with MiRXES, Bioline
released 800 EPIK™ miRNA Select Assays in March 2016 and this has now been increased
to include all of the organisms listed on the miRBase release 21, which
represents over 27,000 miRNA assays. Recent studies continue to show the
clinical value of individual miRNA molecules which are released from tissues
and cells. The expression of certain individual miRNA molecules correlates with
specific disease conditions making them promising biomarker candidates for the
early detection of disease, prognosis and monitoring of treatment in both
humans and other organisms.
INVENIOS ACQUIRES VARIOPTIC, PREVIOUSLY A BUSINESS UNIT OF PARROT DRONE SAS
Innovative Liquid Lens Technology Now Part of the Invenios Family of Companies Products
SANTA BARBARA, Calif., Jan 11 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Invenios LLC, an advanced technology micro-fabrication foundry specializing in glass structuring, micro glass packaging and glass bonding and a world leader in providing consumables and devices for gene sequencing, bio-medical, sensor, electronic and optical applications announced today that it has successfully completed the acquisition of Varioptic, previously a Business Unit of Parrot Drones SAS for an undisclosed amount.
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SANTA BARBARA, Calif., Jan 11 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Invenios LLC, an advanced technology micro-fabrication foundry specializing in glass structuring, micro glass packaging and glass bonding and a world leader in providing consumables and devices for gene sequencing, bio-medical, sensor, electronic and optical applications announced today that it has successfully completed the acquisition of Varioptic, previously a Business Unit of Parrot Drones SAS for an undisclosed amount.
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Tuesday, 10 January 2017
REDHILL BIOPHARMA ANNOUNCES EXERCISE OF STOCK OPTIONS BY DIRECTORS AND SENIOR MANAGEMENT
TEL-AVIV, Israel, Jan. 10, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — RedHill Biopharma Ltd. (NASDAQ:RDHL) (TASE:RDHL) (“RedHill” or the “Company”), a specialty biopharmaceutical company primarily focused on the development and commercialization of late clinical-stage, proprietary, orally-administered, small molecule drugs for gastrointestinal and inflammatory diseases and cancer, today announced the exercise, in the last week, of stock options to purchase an aggregate of 1,700,000 ordinary shares (equivalent to 170,000 American Depositary Shares (“ADSs”)) by members of the Company’s Board of Directors, senior management and Advisory Board.
The exercise of stock options during the last week resulted in net proceeds to the Company of approximately $0.6 million. The shares underlying the stock options have been issued and are expected to be registered shortly. Following issuance of the ordinary shares underlying these stock options, the total number of outstanding ordinary shares of the Company is 168,005,274 (equivalent to 16,800,527 ADSs). None of the ordinary shares underlying these stock options have been sold.
SOURCE : RedHill Biopharma Ltd.
The exercise of stock options during the last week resulted in net proceeds to the Company of approximately $0.6 million. The shares underlying the stock options have been issued and are expected to be registered shortly. Following issuance of the ordinary shares underlying these stock options, the total number of outstanding ordinary shares of the Company is 168,005,274 (equivalent to 16,800,527 ADSs). None of the ordinary shares underlying these stock options have been sold.
SOURCE : RedHill Biopharma Ltd.
Monday, 9 January 2017
LFB S.A. ANNOUNCED TODAY THE ACCEPTANCE BY U.S. FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION OF THE FILED BIOLOGIC LICENSE APPLICATION FOR COAGULATION FACTOR VIIA RECOMBINANT, (EPTACOG BETA ACTIVATED)
LES ULIS, France, Jan 9 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- LFB S.A., announced that its Biologic License Application (BLA), requesting marketing approval of Coagulation Factor VIIa (Recombinant) as a treatment for congenital hemophilia A or B in adolescent and adult congenital hemophilia A or B patients with inhibitors, has been accepted for review by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The BLA contains data from Phase 3 pivotal studies in the global PERSEPT (Program for the Evaluation of Recombinant Factor Seven Efficacy by Prospective Clinical Trials) program, designed to evaluate the safety and efficacy of Coagulation Factor VIIa (Recombinant).
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Friday, 6 January 2017
PRIZE WINNERS PICKED FOR WASHOKU WORLD CHALLENGE 2016, JAPANESE COOKING CONTEST FOR INTERNATIONAL CHEFS
TOKYO, Jan 5 (Bernama-AsiaNet) --
- No. 1 Overseas Japanese Cuisine Chef Is Cheong Cherng Long from Malaysia -
On December 15, the final round of the Washoku World Challenge 2016, a Japanese cooking contest for international chefs hosted by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, was held in Tokyo and Cheong Cherng Long (age 31) from Malaysia won the crown of No. 1 overseas Japanese cuisine chef (Gold Prize). The Silver Prize went to Shaun Presland (45) of Australia and the Bronze Prize to Songkran Comnew (35) of Thailand.
- No. 1 Overseas Japanese Cuisine Chef Is Cheong Cherng Long from Malaysia -
On December 15, the final round of the Washoku World Challenge 2016, a Japanese cooking contest for international chefs hosted by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, was held in Tokyo and Cheong Cherng Long (age 31) from Malaysia won the crown of No. 1 overseas Japanese cuisine chef (Gold Prize). The Silver Prize went to Shaun Presland (45) of Australia and the Bronze Prize to Songkran Comnew (35) of Thailand.
TCL LAUNCHES NEW FLAGSHIP QUHD TVS AT CES 2017 -- X SERIES (X2 AND X3) FEATURING QUANTUM DOT DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY, DOLBY VISION AND "SUPER SLIM" EDGELESS DESIGN
Stunning Picture Quality and Audio System to Deliver Supreme Immersive Experience
LAS VEGAS, Jan 5 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- TCL, The Creative Life, held a global press conference themed "This is SMART TV" with an emphasis on redefining what a smart TV is on January 4, 2017 during CES 2017 to launch its flagship products with smart technology, smart design and premium picture quality in its X series -- X2 with a flat panel & X3 with a curved panel, both featuring the Quantum Dot (QD) display technology, Dolby Vision high-dynamic-range (HDR) technology, MEMC, Harman Kardon sound system and an ultra-thin and edgeless design.
X2 and X3 boast stunning picture quality thanks to the revolutionary QD display technology, Dolby Vision and MEMC technology. The QD display uses a non-organic compound as the light-emitting material which not only is stable and free from problems like color cast and imbalance of picture quality, but most importantly can even outplay OLED to deliver an unprecedentedly wide color gamut of 110% NTSC. Leveraging the HDR innovation that powers Dolby's most advanced cinemas around the world, Dolby Vision transforms the TV experience in the home by delivering greater brightness and contrast, as well as a fuller palette of rich colors. Dolby Vision is the preferred HDR mastering workflow for major studios and a growing number of creative professionals, so consumers will have access to more of what they want to watch in HDR, including a robust portfolio of movies and episodic content. Besides, the built-in MEMC, which employs the dynamic image system, will compensate for display motion blur and reduce the motion trails to the minimum.
LAS VEGAS, Jan 5 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- TCL, The Creative Life, held a global press conference themed "This is SMART TV" with an emphasis on redefining what a smart TV is on January 4, 2017 during CES 2017 to launch its flagship products with smart technology, smart design and premium picture quality in its X series -- X2 with a flat panel & X3 with a curved panel, both featuring the Quantum Dot (QD) display technology, Dolby Vision high-dynamic-range (HDR) technology, MEMC, Harman Kardon sound system and an ultra-thin and edgeless design.
X2 and X3 boast stunning picture quality thanks to the revolutionary QD display technology, Dolby Vision and MEMC technology. The QD display uses a non-organic compound as the light-emitting material which not only is stable and free from problems like color cast and imbalance of picture quality, but most importantly can even outplay OLED to deliver an unprecedentedly wide color gamut of 110% NTSC. Leveraging the HDR innovation that powers Dolby's most advanced cinemas around the world, Dolby Vision transforms the TV experience in the home by delivering greater brightness and contrast, as well as a fuller palette of rich colors. Dolby Vision is the preferred HDR mastering workflow for major studios and a growing number of creative professionals, so consumers will have access to more of what they want to watch in HDR, including a robust portfolio of movies and episodic content. Besides, the built-in MEMC, which employs the dynamic image system, will compensate for display motion blur and reduce the motion trails to the minimum.
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