700 INDIVIDUAL CREATORS AND 190 PRODUCTION COMPANIES TO GATHER UNDER ONE ROOF - CONTENT TOKYO 2016

TOKYO, June 7 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- From June 29 to July 1, CONTENT TOKYO, Japan’s largest trade show for content business will be held in Tokyo. At this expo, unparalleled 700 individual creators and 190 production companies of a broad range of genres will gather.

World’s leading scale! As many as 700 creators to gather – 5^th Creator’s Expo

In Creators Expo which has been expanding its scale every year, variety of creators such as illustrators, writers, designers, game developers, sound creators, etc. will get together. Many up-and-coming talents are discovered here every year and a lot of businesses have been arisen.

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A.M. BEST PLACES RATINGS OF HANWHA GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED UNDER REVIEW WITH DEVELOPING IMPLICATIONS

HONG KONG, June 6 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- A.M. Best has placed under review with developing implications the financial strength rating of B++ (Good) and the issuer credit rating of “bbb” of Hanwha General Insurance Company Limited (Hanwha General) (South Korea).

The rating action follows Hanwha Life Insurance Co., Ltd.’s (Hanwha Life) public announcement on June 3, 2016, that it will acquire 17.93% of the outstanding shares of Hanwha General that are currently owned by the affiliates of Hanwha Corporation. Hanwha Life currently owns 34.29% of Hanwha General’s shares. As a result of the transaction, Hanwha Life will hold 52.22% of Hanwha General’s shares. The under review status reflects A.M. Best’s uncertainty surrounding Hanwha Life’s credit profile and the future business plans and strategic role that Hanwha General will play in the insurance group structure.

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HERBALIFE RETURNS AS TITLE SPONSOR OF BALI INTERNATIONAL TRIATHLON 2016

JAKARTA, Indonesia, June 3 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Herbalife, a global nutrition company (NYSE: HLF), announced today that it has become the title sponsor of the Bali International Triathlon 2016. Now officially named the Herbalife Bali International Triathlon 2016, the event is moving to a new venue – Mertasari Beach, Sanur, Bali, and will be held on August 14, 2016.
 
"For the last eight years, we have been very proud to support the Bali International Triathlon and now for the second year, we are the title sponsor,” said Andam Dewi, country general manager of Herbalife Indonesia. “This is just one of the commitments we have to promoting a healthy, active lifestyle through balanced nutrition combined with exercise. In addition, the event will foster excellence among Indonesian triathletes, and boost Indonesia’s sporting image in regional and international arenas.”

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Michael Kors Acquires Greater China Licensee

KUALA LUMPUR, June 2 (Bernama) -- Designer of luxury accessories and ready-to-wear, Michael Kors, has completed the acquisition of Michael Kors (HK) Ltd, the exclusive licensee of the company in China and certain other jurisdictions in Asia on Tuesday for US$500 million, cash, subject to certain adjustments.

In a statement today, the group said the buy-out was approved by the independent members of its board of directors, upon the recommendation of a special committee.

"We have worked diligently over the past several years, with our licensed partner in this region, to build the infrastructure, establish the brand and grow acceptance of Michael Kors in the Chinese market.

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ARTS COUNCIL TOKYO ANNOUNCES FY 2016 LINEUP OF TRADITIONAL CULTURE PROGRAMS

TOKYO, June 3, 2016 /Kyodo JBN-AsiaNet/ --
 
The Arts Council Tokyo under the wing of the Tokyo Metropolitan Foundation for History and Culture will hold a variety of programs, including a large-scale outdoor festival to promote traditional Japanese culture and performing arts, and a series of workshops/shows intended for foreign visitors at tourist attractions in the Tokyo metropolitan area.
 
The council holds a wide variety of innovative new projects and programs for easy access and enjoyment of authentic traditional culture and performing arts.
These programs are intended for people who are unfamiliar with traditional culture and performing arts, foreign visitors, and children who are responsible for the future of traditional culture. The following program lineup will be implemented in fiscal 2016 through March 2017.

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​NTT COMMUNICATIONS NAMED WHOLESALE OPERATOR OF THE YEAR AT THE ASIA COMMUNICATION AWARDS 2016

TOKYO, June 3 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- NTT Communications Corporation (NTT Com), the ICT solutions and international communications business within the NTT Group (NYSE: NTT) announced today that it was named “Wholesale Operator of the Year” at the Asia Communication Awards 2016 in Singapore on June 1.
 
Launched in 2011 the Asia Communication Awards recognize the companies and individual driving the success of the Asian based telecom industry to a global audience. Since their launch, the awards have gathered an impressive following and are now truly a respected mark of achievement in the industry. Organized by Total Telecom, the Asia Communication Awards are modelled on the phenomenally successful World Communication Awards, mirroring their fierce independence to ensure true leaders are rewarded. The fifth annual Asia Communication Awards were presented to outstanding carriers and vendors in Asia by Total Telecom, the region’s major telecom publishing group. A panel of telecom experts selected winners in 16 categories.

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SLING TV AND DISH ANNOUNCE LANDMARK AGREEMENT WITH ZEE

ENGLEWOOD, Colo., June 3 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE)-- Sling TV and DISH today announced a long-term renewal agreement with Asia TV USA, Ltd., part of the “Zee” group from India and a leading provider of South Asian programming. In addition to renewing the 10 Zee-branded channels already offered on Sling TV and DISH, the new agreement includes the addition of 27 new Zee channels such as &TV, Living Foodz, Zee Bangla, Zee Tamizh and Zee Cinema HD.
 
This Smart News Release features multimedia. View the full release here: http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20160602006461/en/
 
As part of the agreement, Sling TV and DISH will be the exclusive providers in the U.S. of Zee’s premium on-demand library, which includes movies and over 400 additional popular video titles. Over time, Sling TV will become the exclusive over-the-top (OTT) provider in the U.S. for all but one of Zee’s South Asian channels. In the coming months, Zee will transition viewers from its direct-to-consumer services to Sling TV or to authenticated access only.

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