SHAH ALAM, April 29 (Bernama) -- The Selangor State Development Corporation (PKNS) is committed to produce a generation of young entrepreneurs through the Tunas Niaga (Protune) programme and Entrepreneurial Pilot programme that have been carried out since 1998. PKNS chief executive officer Noraida Mohd Yusof said the programme to make entrepreneurship as a culture among primary and secondary school students was provided by PKNS under the supervision of the Entrepreneur Development Division. "Such programmes aims to provide exposure on the actual business environment and opportunities to students to gain experience in directly interacting and communicating with the buyers," he told reporters after officiating the Protune and PPU sales promotion programme here today. The four-day programme, which began on Thursday until tomorrow, is organised by KNS jointly with the Selangor Education Department. It is attended by 192 students from 50 primary and secondary schools throughout Selangor. Noraida said since its inception until last year, 20,650 students and 1,652 counselling teachers had taken part in the Protune programme. "For the PPU programme, introduced since 2007, 120 students have participated in it, among others, involves the sale of products in schools, PPU camp and sales promotion undertaken to nurture an interest in entrepreneurship among primary school students. Noraida added PKNS also provided entrepreneurship programmes for various ages such as those that catered to graduates and contractors. -- BERNAMA
Saturday, 29 April 2017
PKNS COMMITTED TO PRODUCE YOUNG ENTREPENEURS
Friday, 28 April 2017
A.M. BEST AFFIRMS CREDIT RATINGS OF NATIONAL REINSURANCE CORPORATION OF THE PHILIPPINES
SINGAPORE, April 28 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- A.M. Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of B++ (Good) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “bbb” of National Reinsurance Corporation of the Philippines (NRCP) (Philippines). The outlook of these Credit Ratings (ratings) remains negative.
The ratings reflect NRCP’s strong risk-adjusted capitalization and low net underwriting leverage.
NRCP’s risk-adjusted capitalization, as measured by Best’s Capital Adequacy Ratio (BCAR), is supported by its low underwriting leverage. NRCP has low premium retention and cedes a significant portion of risk to a panel of highly rated retrocessionaires.
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The ratings reflect NRCP’s strong risk-adjusted capitalization and low net underwriting leverage.
NRCP’s risk-adjusted capitalization, as measured by Best’s Capital Adequacy Ratio (BCAR), is supported by its low underwriting leverage. NRCP has low premium retention and cedes a significant portion of risk to a panel of highly rated retrocessionaires.
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EOS SINGAPORE FLAGSHIP STORE WON THUNDEROUS APPLAUSE IN HER GRAND OPENING
TAIPEI, Taiwan, April 27 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On April 25th, 2017, after preparation and trial operation for two months, the EOS Singapore flagship store celebrates her grand opening in thunderous applause.
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Mr. Ben Yang, the chief representative of Asian marketing, EOS Inc., right after his trip from Nanning where three EOS flagship stores signed for their opening, pleasantly flew to attend this great opening ceremony in Singapore.
On the opening banquet held by the president of Singapore EOS VENTURE flagship store, Mr. Phew Ngiap Cheow, over 200 guests and most of the elite leaders from EOS sales channel all over the world got together like a great family reunion.
Mr. Phew Ngiap Cheow said in his welcoming speech, “We are proud of our beauty care, health care, and environment care products from EOS for their high quality and their value to customers. As long as we keep continuous efforts, we can create a business miracle in Singapore.”
The attending guests, including Mr. Huang Yuan-Cheng, the chief education officer of Taiwan EOS Weijue System, Mr. Li Wen-Fu, the representative of Malaysia EOS Dealers, Miss Guo Li-Zhen, the director of EOS Inc. U.S.A., and Miss Cai Wen-Xia, the representative of EOS Dealers Group in China, all came afar to Singapore to congratulate the opening with warmly acclaims.
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Mr. Ben Yang, the chief representative of Asian marketing, EOS Inc., right after his trip from Nanning where three EOS flagship stores signed for their opening, pleasantly flew to attend this great opening ceremony in Singapore.
On the opening banquet held by the president of Singapore EOS VENTURE flagship store, Mr. Phew Ngiap Cheow, over 200 guests and most of the elite leaders from EOS sales channel all over the world got together like a great family reunion.
Mr. Phew Ngiap Cheow said in his welcoming speech, “We are proud of our beauty care, health care, and environment care products from EOS for their high quality and their value to customers. As long as we keep continuous efforts, we can create a business miracle in Singapore.”
The attending guests, including Mr. Huang Yuan-Cheng, the chief education officer of Taiwan EOS Weijue System, Mr. Li Wen-Fu, the representative of Malaysia EOS Dealers, Miss Guo Li-Zhen, the director of EOS Inc. U.S.A., and Miss Cai Wen-Xia, the representative of EOS Dealers Group in China, all came afar to Singapore to congratulate the opening with warmly acclaims.
SINGAPORE FACES PRODUCTIVITY CHALLENGE ACCORDING TO NEW OLIVER WYMAN REPORT
SINGAPORE, April 26 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Over the past decade, Singapore has lost some of its economic competitiveness. While the economy has been growing steadily, the pace of growth has stagnated according to a new report from Oliver Wyman.
“Singapore is lauded as one of the greatest economic success stories in history. Gross Domestic Product (GDP) has grown at an average annual rate of around 7.7 percent since its independence in 1965,” said Christian Pedersen, Oliver Wyman partner and co-author of the report. “However, the pace of progress in Singapore is slowing, mainly due to a decline in productivity – a phenomenon which affects most economies. In lieu also of broader global uncertainties, the leadership of Singapore’s industrial and financial industries needs to be bold, adopt new techniques, and view productivity through a different lens in order to help reverse this trend.”
The report, entitled “Singapore Productivity Challenge: Role of the Private Sector” can be viewed here. The report examines how rising wages combined with a decline in labour productivity are making it more difficult for Singapore to stay ahead of the emerging Asian economies such as China, India, and Indonesia. Key findings of the report include:
The report discusses challenges and solutions across various industries including information and communication and healthcare and also features data on workforce metrics from Mercer, Oliver Wyman’s sister company. The report concludes with a call to action for large, private sector companies in the region to take measures in order to reverse the productivity drain, and set an example for smaller firms to follow.
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NASDAQ REPORTS RECORD QUARTERLY EARNINGS; ANNOUNCES 19% INCREASE IN QUARTERLY DIVIDEND
NEW YORK, April 27 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nasdaq, Inc. (Nasdaq:NDAQ) today reported financial results for the first quarter of 2017. First quarter net revenues were $583 million, up $49 million or 9% from $534 million in the prior year period. The first quarter increase in net revenues included a $50 million positive impact from acquisitions and $15 million, or 5%, organic growth in non-trading segments, partially offset by a $12 million organic decline in Market Services net revenues driven by lower industry trading volumes, as well as an overall $4 million impact from unfavorable changes in foreign exchange rates.
"I'm pleased Nasdaq was able to set new highs in terms of operating income and EPS, and deliver continued strong organic revenue growth across the non-transactional businesses, despite a challenging trading volume environment," said Adena T. Friedman, President and CEO, Nasdaq. "Importantly, we are seeing growth in areas where we've invested materially to innovate for the benefit of our clients, bringing them new or enhanced capabilities and efficiencies, in particular in the Market Technology, Information Services and Corporate Solutions businesses."
"I'm pleased Nasdaq was able to set new highs in terms of operating income and EPS, and deliver continued strong organic revenue growth across the non-transactional businesses, despite a challenging trading volume environment," said Adena T. Friedman, President and CEO, Nasdaq. "Importantly, we are seeing growth in areas where we've invested materially to innovate for the benefit of our clients, bringing them new or enhanced capabilities and efficiencies, in particular in the Market Technology, Information Services and Corporate Solutions businesses."
DREAM TO SET UP ITS FIRST U.S. DEVELOPMENT FUND "DREAM US FUND"
TOKYO, April 27 (Bernama) -- Diamond Realty Management Inc. ("DREAM"), a 100%-owned subsidiary of Mitsubishi Corporation ("MC"), announced on April 27 that it has launched a development fund in the U.S., dubbed "DREAM US Fund." The launch of the "DREAM US Fund" represents the first outbound overseas fund-raising offered to Japanese domestic investors by DREAM. DREAM will robustly pursue cross-border transactions, including making this "DREAM US Fund" into the fund series. Being a member of the MC Group enables DREAM to be a competent global and local asset manager in Japan and globally.
The "DREAM US Fund" will co-invest in multi-family and logistics development projects (for less than 49% interests) in the U.S. which have been undertaken by DREAM's sister company, Diamond Realty Investments Inc. ("DRI"), a U.S.-based real estate investment company. DRI is a 100%-owned subsidiary of MC Americas. DREAM will act as an asset manager for the Fund.
With total equity commitment of US$51 million from Japanese institutions, the Fund will invest in three development projects. The Fund has a life of 4 years and plans to exit through third-party sale of properties after the three development projects' completion and lease-up reaching stabilized occupancy levels. The total cost of the projects is approximately US$250 million, which will consist of two multi-family development projects (located in Texas and Colorado) and one logistics development project (located in California).
DREAM plans other multiple overseas initiatives, including a series of the Fund. DREAM will continue to leverage the MC Group's global network and local expertise, and offer diverse high-quality products to its investors.
(Reference)
1. Mitsubishi Corporation
(1) Head Office: 3-1, Marunouchi 2-chome, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Japan
(2) Businesses: MC is a global integrated business enterprise that develops and operates businesses across virtually every industry including industrial finance, energy, metals, machinery, chemicals, foods, and environmental business. MC's current activities are expanding far beyond its traditional trading operations as its diverse businesses range from natural resource development to investment in retail business, infrastructure, financial products and the manufacturing of industrial goods.
(3) Representative: Takehiko Kakiuchi, President and Chief Executive Officer
(4) Established: 1950
(5) Number of employees: 68,247 (consolidated basis, as of March 31, 2016)
2. Diamond Realty Investments Inc.
(1) Head Office: 5215N. O'Connor Boulevard, Suite 670, Irving, TX 75039, USA
(2) Representative: Zack Zaizen (seconded from Mitsubishi Corp.)
(3) Established: 1994
(4) Number of employees: 24 (as of March 31, 2016)
About Diamond Realty Management Inc.
- Head Office: 16-1, Hirakawacho 2-chome, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Japan
- Businesses: Real estate asset management/advisory services
- Representative: Takashi Tsuji, President and Chief Executive Officer
- Established: 2004 - Number of employees: 70 (as of March 31, 2017)
(Notes)
- This press release does not fall under the category of advertisements or the like defined by the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act.
- This press release is not aimed at providing investment and fund management services or soliciting investors to buy specific financial instruments. Furthermore, Diamond Realty Management does not use this press release to solicit investors to buy funds or other financial instruments carried in this document.
- Diamond Realty Management does not guarantee or promise that descriptions in this press release estimating, predicting or projecting on future matters or expressing views will accord with actual results.
SOURCE: Diamond Realty Management Inc.
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The "DREAM US Fund" will co-invest in multi-family and logistics development projects (for less than 49% interests) in the U.S. which have been undertaken by DREAM's sister company, Diamond Realty Investments Inc. ("DRI"), a U.S.-based real estate investment company. DRI is a 100%-owned subsidiary of MC Americas. DREAM will act as an asset manager for the Fund.
With total equity commitment of US$51 million from Japanese institutions, the Fund will invest in three development projects. The Fund has a life of 4 years and plans to exit through third-party sale of properties after the three development projects' completion and lease-up reaching stabilized occupancy levels. The total cost of the projects is approximately US$250 million, which will consist of two multi-family development projects (located in Texas and Colorado) and one logistics development project (located in California).
DREAM plans other multiple overseas initiatives, including a series of the Fund. DREAM will continue to leverage the MC Group's global network and local expertise, and offer diverse high-quality products to its investors.
(Reference)
1. Mitsubishi Corporation
(1) Head Office: 3-1, Marunouchi 2-chome, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Japan
(2) Businesses: MC is a global integrated business enterprise that develops and operates businesses across virtually every industry including industrial finance, energy, metals, machinery, chemicals, foods, and environmental business. MC's current activities are expanding far beyond its traditional trading operations as its diverse businesses range from natural resource development to investment in retail business, infrastructure, financial products and the manufacturing of industrial goods.
(3) Representative: Takehiko Kakiuchi, President and Chief Executive Officer
(4) Established: 1950
(5) Number of employees: 68,247 (consolidated basis, as of March 31, 2016)
2. Diamond Realty Investments Inc.
(1) Head Office: 5215N. O'Connor Boulevard, Suite 670, Irving, TX 75039, USA
(2) Representative: Zack Zaizen (seconded from Mitsubishi Corp.)
(3) Established: 1994
(4) Number of employees: 24 (as of March 31, 2016)
About Diamond Realty Management Inc.
- Head Office: 16-1, Hirakawacho 2-chome, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Japan
- Businesses: Real estate asset management/advisory services
- Representative: Takashi Tsuji, President and Chief Executive Officer
- Established: 2004 - Number of employees: 70 (as of March 31, 2017)
(Notes)
- This press release does not fall under the category of advertisements or the like defined by the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act.
- This press release is not aimed at providing investment and fund management services or soliciting investors to buy specific financial instruments. Furthermore, Diamond Realty Management does not use this press release to solicit investors to buy funds or other financial instruments carried in this document.
- Diamond Realty Management does not guarantee or promise that descriptions in this press release estimating, predicting or projecting on future matters or expressing views will accord with actual results.
SOURCE: Diamond Realty Management Inc.
--BERNAMA
Thursday, 27 April 2017
SNOOPY MUSEUM TOKYO HOLDS 1ST ANNIVERSARY COMMEMORATIVE EXHIBITION, STARTING APRIL 22, 2017
TOKYO, April 26 (Bernama-AsiaNet) --
| - Meet Snoopy's Friends at "Peanuts Gang All Stars! -- Introduce Your Friends to Me, Snoopy" - Reaching its first anniversary on Sunday, April 23, 2017, Snoopy Museum Tokyo started a commemorative exhibition entitled "Peanuts Gang All Stars! -- Introduce your friends to me, Snoopy" from Saturday, April 22. (Logo: http://prw.kyodonews.jp/prwfile/release/M103782/201704211134/_prw_PI1fl_EUeITxSz.jpg) Among over 70 characters in "Peanuts," especially familiar ones have been handpicked as the All Star gang for this exhibition. Snoopy and his distinct friends ("Peanuts Gang") and the relationship among one another are described through 80 precious original comic strips and a newly created original video. To coincide with the new exhibition, BROWN'S STORE has added about 200 fascinating new items, which add up to around 650 original products. Cafe Blanket also provides a fun menu featuring exhibition-exclusive items such as a first anniversary pancake, and monthly limited beverages. Starting from Saturday, April 22, general visitors can take photographs of most areas within the museum gallery. Furthermore, Cafe Blanket now accepts reservations after 5 p.m. (*Cafe visitors need separate tickets in order to visit the gallery and the store.) Please look forward to the ever-evolving Snoopy Museum Tokyo! (Photo1: http://prw.kyodonews.jp/prwfile/release/M103782/201704211134/_prw_PI3fl_xZcOobFl.jpg) (Photo2: http://prw.kyodonews.jp/prwfile/release/M103782/201704211134/_prw_PI4fl_lVKgNn7C.jpg) (Photo3: http://prw.kyodonews.jp/prwfile/release/M103782/201704211134/_prw_PI5fl_1jhlJ8yf.jpg) Gallery Tour with Karen Johnson, Director of Charles M. Schulz Museum and Snoopy On Friday, April 21, 2017, the press day for Snoopy Museum Tokyo's first anniversary commemorative exhibition, Karen Johnson, Director of Charles M. Schulz Museum where Snoopy Museum Tokyo originates from, guided a walk-through tour of the exhibition with the help of Snoopy. As Karen showed around and explained some of the recommended displays with enthusiasm and humor, Snoopy set the groove with his adorable moves. (Photo4: http://prw.kyodonews.jp/prwfile/release/M103782/201704211134/_prw_PI6fl_28nj3D8N.jpg) (Photo5: http://prw.kyodonews.jp/prwfile/release/M103782/201704211134/_prw_PI7fl_2T9886we.jpg) Outline of the First Anniversary Commemorative Exhibition "Peanuts Gang All Stars! -- Introduce your friends to me, Snoopy" - Period: Saturday, April 22, 2017 - Sunday, September 24, 2017 No closings during the exhibition period - Time: 10:00 - 20:00 (admission until 19:30) - Location: 5-6-20 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo 7 minutes' walk from Tokyo Metro Roppongi Station, 10 minutes' walk from Azabu-Juban Station (Reference: Admission fees http://prw.kyodonews.jp/prwfile/release/M103782/201704211134/_prw_PI2fl_F737VEBw.png) Snoopy Museum Tokyo Official website: www.snoopymuseum.tokyo/en Official Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/snoopymuseumtokyo/ Official Twitter account: https://twitter.com/snoopy_m_tokyo We ask that you allow us to check articles for publication. The following credit must be displayed: (C) Peanuts Worldwide LLC (Abbreviation: (C) Peanuts) SOURCE: Snoopy Museum Tokyo --BERNAMA |
TACONIC BIOSCIENCES EXPANDS MICROBIOME PRODUCT AND SERVICE PLATFORM
HUDSON, N.Y., April 27 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Taconic Biosciences, a global leader in genetically engineered mouse models and associated services and the only commercial provider of germ-free mice, announced that effective April 26, 2017 they will expand their microbiome product and services platform to include custom Fecal Microbiota Transplantation (FMT) services. To support these new FMT services, Taconic will also offer custom germ-free derivations using either client mouse models, Taconic’s commercial offerings, or mice sourced from third parties.
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A.M. BEST BRIEFING: NON-LIFE INSURERS IN THE PHILIPPINES STRUGGLE TO BALANCE GROWTH WITH PROFITABILITY
SINGAPORE, April 27 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- The
Philippine non-life industry experienced another year of solid premium
growth in 2016, with gross and net premiums growing faster than the
overall economy. However, this growth was likely not supported by
sufficient net profitability or capital growth, according to a new A.M. Best briefing, and net underwriting margins remain thin for a catastrophe-exposed market like the Philippines.
The Best’s Briefing, titled, “The Challenges of Balancing Growth With Profitability,” states that the average four-year net combined ratio (2012-2015) of a sample group of eight non-life insurers was 102.9. While higher pricing to incorporate a larger allowance for catastrophe claims could lead to positive average net underwriting results over a longer period, competitive constraints make this hard to implement. Moreover, as expense ratios dominate the net combined ratio in the Philippines, realizing efficiencies will likely play an important role in achieving improvements in net underwriting margins.
While overall net profits from 2012 to 2015 were positive and relatively stable, they were insufficient to strengthen risk-based capital. Return on equity (ROE) averaged only 3.6% during this period and lagged behind growth in premiums, indicating that the insurers’ capital generation capability failed to match the growth in insurance risk. As of 2015, risk-based capital was estimated to have remained below the levels in 2012, the year before Super Typhoon Yolanda hit the Philippines. A temporary fall in risk-based capital after a catastrophe is not unusual, but strong insurers would be able to restore their risk-based capital. However, this was not evident for the sample group between 2012 and 2015 as low net profitability impeded capital growth.
To access the full copy of this briefing, please visit http://www3.ambest.com/bestweek/purchase.asp?record_code=260719.
A.M. Best is the world’s oldest and most authoritative insurance rating and information source. For more information, visit www.ambest.com.
Copyright © 2017 by A.M. Best Rating Services, Inc. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
The Best’s Briefing, titled, “The Challenges of Balancing Growth With Profitability,” states that the average four-year net combined ratio (2012-2015) of a sample group of eight non-life insurers was 102.9. While higher pricing to incorporate a larger allowance for catastrophe claims could lead to positive average net underwriting results over a longer period, competitive constraints make this hard to implement. Moreover, as expense ratios dominate the net combined ratio in the Philippines, realizing efficiencies will likely play an important role in achieving improvements in net underwriting margins.
While overall net profits from 2012 to 2015 were positive and relatively stable, they were insufficient to strengthen risk-based capital. Return on equity (ROE) averaged only 3.6% during this period and lagged behind growth in premiums, indicating that the insurers’ capital generation capability failed to match the growth in insurance risk. As of 2015, risk-based capital was estimated to have remained below the levels in 2012, the year before Super Typhoon Yolanda hit the Philippines. A temporary fall in risk-based capital after a catastrophe is not unusual, but strong insurers would be able to restore their risk-based capital. However, this was not evident for the sample group between 2012 and 2015 as low net profitability impeded capital growth.
To access the full copy of this briefing, please visit http://www3.ambest.com/bestweek/purchase.asp?record_code=260719.
A.M. Best is the world’s oldest and most authoritative insurance rating and information source. For more information, visit www.ambest.com.
Copyright © 2017 by A.M. Best Rating Services, Inc. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
Contacts
A.M. Best
Chi-Yeung Lok
Associate Director
+65 6589 8400, ext. 211
chi-yeung.lok@ambest.com
or
Christopher Sharkey
Manager, Public Relations
+1 908 439 2200, ext. 5159
christopher.sharkey@ambest.com
or
Jim Peavy
Director, Public Relations
+1 908 439 2200, ext. 5644
james.peavy@ambest.com
Chi-Yeung Lok
Associate Director
+65 6589 8400, ext. 211
chi-yeung.lok@ambest.com
or
Christopher Sharkey
Manager, Public Relations
+1 908 439 2200, ext. 5159
christopher.sharkey@ambest.com
or
Jim Peavy
Director, Public Relations
+1 908 439 2200, ext. 5644
james.peavy@ambest.com
Source: A.M. Best
Wednesday, 26 April 2017
BAYSHORE NETWORKS A FOUNDING MEMBER OF EDGEX FOUNDRY
Cyber protection seen as a critical component of new open source edge computing framework
HANNOVER, Germany, April 25 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HANNOVER MESSE -- Bayshore Networks, the leading provider of cyber protection for industrial infrastructure, announced that it is a founding member of EdgeX Foundry, which launched today.
Hosted by The Linux Foundation, EdgeX Foundry is an open source project to build a common open framework for Internet of Things (IoT) edge computing. EdgeX Foundry will create an ecosystem of interoperable components that unifies the marketplace and accelerates secure enterprise and industrial IoT solutions that can be easily scaled.
“Secure edge computing has emerged as a complicated but critical element driving the realization of industrial IoT,” said Ram Boreda, VP Product Management at Bayshore Networks. “Bayshore is partnering with Yokogawa, along with Foghorn, Telit, and Microsoft in developing their innovative Industrial IoT architecture, where cyber protection is proving critical. We believe EdgeX Foundry can become a catalyst for even further innovation in industrial markets, by simplifying interconnection of edge devices, and are thrilled to contribute our cyber protection expertise to this new open-source initiative as a founding member.”
"Our goal is to accelerate enterprise IoT deployments by delivering interoperability at the edge through a common open framework,” said Philip DesAutels, Senior Director of IoT with The Linux Foundation. “We are so excited to have Bayshore Networks as a member to help us grow the EdgeX ecosystem and build a secure framework that benefits the entire IoT community."
The announcement was made at Hannover Messe, the world’s leading industrial event, being held this week in Hannover, Germany. Bayshore’s Industrial Cyber Protection Platform and EdgeX will be on display in their respective kiosks at the Industrial Internet Consortium Pavilion (Hall 8, Stand C24). Additionally, Bayshore executives will present throughout the week in Hall 8, Stand D19.
HANNOVER, Germany, April 25 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HANNOVER MESSE -- Bayshore Networks, the leading provider of cyber protection for industrial infrastructure, announced that it is a founding member of EdgeX Foundry, which launched today.
Hosted by The Linux Foundation, EdgeX Foundry is an open source project to build a common open framework for Internet of Things (IoT) edge computing. EdgeX Foundry will create an ecosystem of interoperable components that unifies the marketplace and accelerates secure enterprise and industrial IoT solutions that can be easily scaled.
“Secure edge computing has emerged as a complicated but critical element driving the realization of industrial IoT,” said Ram Boreda, VP Product Management at Bayshore Networks. “Bayshore is partnering with Yokogawa, along with Foghorn, Telit, and Microsoft in developing their innovative Industrial IoT architecture, where cyber protection is proving critical. We believe EdgeX Foundry can become a catalyst for even further innovation in industrial markets, by simplifying interconnection of edge devices, and are thrilled to contribute our cyber protection expertise to this new open-source initiative as a founding member.”
"Our goal is to accelerate enterprise IoT deployments by delivering interoperability at the edge through a common open framework,” said Philip DesAutels, Senior Director of IoT with The Linux Foundation. “We are so excited to have Bayshore Networks as a member to help us grow the EdgeX ecosystem and build a secure framework that benefits the entire IoT community."
The announcement was made at Hannover Messe, the world’s leading industrial event, being held this week in Hannover, Germany. Bayshore’s Industrial Cyber Protection Platform and EdgeX will be on display in their respective kiosks at the Industrial Internet Consortium Pavilion (Hall 8, Stand C24). Additionally, Bayshore executives will present throughout the week in Hall 8, Stand D19.
RedHill Biopharma Announces Enrollment of Last Patient in the BEKINDA® Phase II Study for IBS-D
- Top-line results are expected in the third quarter of 2017
- The randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled Phase II study is evaluating the safety and efficacy of BEKINDA® (RHB-102) 12 mg in 127 U.S. patients with diarrhea-predominant irritable bowel syndrome (IBS-D)
- IBS is one of the most common gastrointestinal disorders; it is estimated that at least 30 million Americans suffer from IBS, of which over 40% are cases of IBS-D
- If approved, BEKINDA® 12 mg has the potential to be a preferred once-daily treatment for a broad segment of patients suffering from IBS-D, targeting a U.S. potential market estimated to exceed $1 billion by 2022
- Top-line results from a Phase III study with BEKINDA® 24 mg for acute gastroenteritis and gastritis (the GUARD study) are expected in the second quarter of 2017
- RedHill will host an R&D Day and live webcast on BEKINDA® on Thursday, April 27, 2017 in NYC, discussing the product, indications, potential markets and the ongoing Phase III and II studies for acute gastroenteritis and IBS-D, respectively
TEL-AVIV, Israel, April 25 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- RedHill Biopharma Ltd. (NASDAQ:RDHL) (Tel-Aviv Stock Exchange: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 enrollment of the last patient in the Phase II study with BEKINDA® (RHB-102)1 12 mg for the treatment of diarrhea-predominant irritable bowel syndrome (IBS-D).
BEKINDA® is a proprietary, bimodal extended-release, once-daily oral pill formulation of ondansetron, targeting several gastrointestinal indications.
The randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled Phase II study is evaluating the safety and efficacy of BEKINDA® 12 mg in adults over the age of 18 with IBS-D. The study enrolled 127 subjects in 16 U.S. clinical sites. Top-line results are expected in the third quarter of 2017.
SOURCE : RedHill Biopharma Ltd.
TGS ANNOUNCES CREAN 3D MULTI-CLIENT PROJECT IN IRELAND
ASKER, Norway, April 25 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TGS announces new multi-client acquisition project, Crean 3D on the Irish Atlantic Margin.
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Crean 3D (CRN 3D) is a multi-client survey of more than 5,400 km2 located in the South Porcupine Basin between the Porcupine High and the Irish Mainland Platform. Multi-level targets exist, such as Paleocene and Mesozoic channel/fan systems overlying tilted fault blocks. Exploration success on the Newfoundland Labrador conjugate margin coupled with historical exploration in Atlantic Ireland has resulted in significant acreage being licensed. TGS will acquire new 3D data to provide the higher spatial resolution required to delineate multiple plays at multiple levels. Acquisition is expected to commence in June 2017. Data processing will be performed by TGS using its Clari-FiTM broadband technology.
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Crean 3D (CRN 3D) is a multi-client survey of more than 5,400 km2 located in the South Porcupine Basin between the Porcupine High and the Irish Mainland Platform. Multi-level targets exist, such as Paleocene and Mesozoic channel/fan systems overlying tilted fault blocks. Exploration success on the Newfoundland Labrador conjugate margin coupled with historical exploration in Atlantic Ireland has resulted in significant acreage being licensed. TGS will acquire new 3D data to provide the higher spatial resolution required to delineate multiple plays at multiple levels. Acquisition is expected to commence in June 2017. Data processing will be performed by TGS using its Clari-FiTM broadband technology.
A.M. BEST ASSIGNS CREDIT RATINGS TO PEAK REINSURANCE AG
HONG KONG, April 25 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- A.M. Best has assigned a Financial Strength Rating of A- (Excellent) and a Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of "a-" to Peak Reinsurance AG (Peak Re AG) (Switzerland). The outlook assigned to these Credit Ratings (ratings) is stable.
The ratings reflect Peak Re AG's sound business plan, supportive risk-based capitalization and retrocession support provided by its parent company, Peak Reinsurance Company Limited (Peak Re). Peak Re established a Zurich branch office in September 2015. In December 2016, the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA) awarded Peak Re AG a subsidiary license to underwrite non-life reinsurance business. A.M. Best expects Peak Re AG to operate with a high degree of integration with Peak Re, which will include retrocession support and the sharing of branding and core operational functions such as underwriting, pricing, marketing, reserving and risk management.
The ratings reflect Peak Re AG's sound business plan, supportive risk-based capitalization and retrocession support provided by its parent company, Peak Reinsurance Company Limited (Peak Re). Peak Re established a Zurich branch office in September 2015. In December 2016, the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA) awarded Peak Re AG a subsidiary license to underwrite non-life reinsurance business. A.M. Best expects Peak Re AG to operate with a high degree of integration with Peak Re, which will include retrocession support and the sharing of branding and core operational functions such as underwriting, pricing, marketing, reserving and risk management.
TACONIC BIOSCIENCES ANNOUNCES RELEASE OF NEW PARKINSON'S DISEASE ANIMAL MODEL
HUDSON, N.Y., April 26 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Taconic Biosciences, a global leader in genetically engineered mouse models and associated services, announced that effective April 17, 2017, in conjunction with The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research (MJFF), began commercial distribution of a new Parkinson’s disease mouse Model 13940 (C57BL/6- Lrrk2tm4.1Arte).
The development of Model 13940 underscores the commitment of both Taconic and MJFF to provide novel models for expediting Parkinson’s disease testing.
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The development of Model 13940 underscores the commitment of both Taconic and MJFF to provide novel models for expediting Parkinson’s disease testing.
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POWERPHASE AND PLN SIGN MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING FOR TURBOPHASE® APPLICATION IN INDONESIA
JAKARTA, Indonesia, April 26 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Powerphase and PT Perusahaan Listrik Negara (PLN), the state power company of Indonesia, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) today. The MoU was signed by PLN and Powerphase in conjunction with USA Vice President Pence’s visit to Indonesia. With this agreement, both parties agree to cooperate on a phased implementation plan of Turbophase® Dry Air Injection, beginning with a feasibility study and including two 50 MW projects, followed by a full implementation of 2 GW of additional power. The 2 GW is forecasted to be contracted and installed at existing PLN assets over the next two years.
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EOS INC. SIGNED CONTRACTS FOR THREE FLAGSHIP STORES OPENING IN NANNING, CHINA
TAIPEI, Taiwan, April 26 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --
On April 22nd, 2017, Mr. Ben Yang, the chief representative of Asian
market, EOS Inc., arrived in Nanning City, Guangxi, China, to sign the
agency contracts with three owners of new flagship stores being launched
there.
A photo accompanying this announcement is available at http://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/f5794ad4-8667-4914-bedc-e7714706bfda
There were more than one hundred guests from other cities in China attending the banquet to celebrate such a successful progress in Guangxi province.
Now there have been a total of 4 flagship stores set up in China, including the first one in Quanzhou. It will make a great contribution to broadening the business of EOS Inc. in China.
Nanning City is the largest economy of Guangxi province. According to "China's top 100 cities in 2016" released by Wharton Institute of Economic Research in Shanghai, Nanning City was ranked 42, which was 5 ranks higher than the previous year.
The overall consuming power of the city is also increasing rapidly. This is why the new local agents have high confidence in EOS's business development in Nanning city.
It is expected that by the end of this year there will be 3 to 5 new flagship stores opened in China, and the total business turnover of EOS enterprise is estimated to increase by 4 million US Dollars.
ABOUT EOS INC.:
EOS Inc. is a holding company registered in Nevada, USA, who has a vast distribution network associates with many dealer companies providing health care, beauty care, and environment friendly cleaning products in Asia.
Since the first quarter of 2017, EOS Inc. has aggressively expanded its marketing channels in China and Southeast Asian countries. Its beauty and health care products are positively confirmed in these markets. The opening of the three flagship stores in Nanning is its new mile stone.
For more information on EOS, Inc. please visit the website: https://eosinc999.us/
Forward-Looking Statements:
Statements made in this press release are forward-looking and are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Risk factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected in forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, general business conditions, managing growth, and political and other business risks. All forward-looking statements are expressly qualified in their entirety by this paragraph and the risks and other factors detailed in EOS Inc.'s reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. EOS INC. undertakes no duty to update these forward-looking statements.
CONTACT: Frank Jia, frank.ctc@eosinc999.com
SOURCE : EOS Inc.
A photo accompanying this announcement is available at http://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/f5794ad4-8667-4914-bedc-e7714706bfda
There were more than one hundred guests from other cities in China attending the banquet to celebrate such a successful progress in Guangxi province.
Now there have been a total of 4 flagship stores set up in China, including the first one in Quanzhou. It will make a great contribution to broadening the business of EOS Inc. in China.
Nanning City is the largest economy of Guangxi province. According to "China's top 100 cities in 2016" released by Wharton Institute of Economic Research in Shanghai, Nanning City was ranked 42, which was 5 ranks higher than the previous year.
The overall consuming power of the city is also increasing rapidly. This is why the new local agents have high confidence in EOS's business development in Nanning city.
It is expected that by the end of this year there will be 3 to 5 new flagship stores opened in China, and the total business turnover of EOS enterprise is estimated to increase by 4 million US Dollars.
ABOUT EOS INC.:
EOS Inc. is a holding company registered in Nevada, USA, who has a vast distribution network associates with many dealer companies providing health care, beauty care, and environment friendly cleaning products in Asia.
Since the first quarter of 2017, EOS Inc. has aggressively expanded its marketing channels in China and Southeast Asian countries. Its beauty and health care products are positively confirmed in these markets. The opening of the three flagship stores in Nanning is its new mile stone.
For more information on EOS, Inc. please visit the website: https://eosinc999.us/
Forward-Looking Statements:
Statements made in this press release are forward-looking and are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Risk factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected in forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, general business conditions, managing growth, and political and other business risks. All forward-looking statements are expressly qualified in their entirety by this paragraph and the risks and other factors detailed in EOS Inc.'s reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. EOS INC. undertakes no duty to update these forward-looking statements.
CONTACT: Frank Jia, frank.ctc@eosinc999.com
SOURCE : EOS Inc.
Tuesday, 25 April 2017
TECH MAHINDRA EXPANDS RELATIONSHIP WITH COVISINT TO UTILIZE COVISINT'S IOT PLATFORM TO CREATE VERTICAL SOLUTIONS
Global Partnership Drives Digital Business Transformation by Securely Connecting Complete Ecosystems of People, Systems and Things
DETROIT, April 21 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Covisint Corporation (Nasdaq:COVS) and Tech Mahindra, a leader in digital transformation for the Telecommunications and Manufacturing industries, today announced that Tech Mahindra will be using the Covisint IoT Platform to enable digital transformation solutions across a variety of IoT initiatives - including smart cities, and the telecommunications and automotive markets.
Through this partnership, there will be a focused solution building and joint go-to-market efforts around:
DETROIT, April 21 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Covisint Corporation (Nasdaq:COVS) and Tech Mahindra, a leader in digital transformation for the Telecommunications and Manufacturing industries, today announced that Tech Mahindra will be using the Covisint IoT Platform to enable digital transformation solutions across a variety of IoT initiatives - including smart cities, and the telecommunications and automotive markets.
Through this partnership, there will be a focused solution building and joint go-to-market efforts around:
NEW TESTING PROCEDURE HOLDS PROMISE AS A CRITICAL TOOL IN THE GLOBAL EFFORT TO ELIMINATE MALARIA
Field laboratory-deployable molecular test up to 80,000 times more sensitive than current options
CINCINNATI, April 25 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As the global community gathers for World Malaria Day to celebrate successes and plot strategy to eliminate the disease from the face of the earth, a new ray of hope is emerging from a surprising place: the testing side of the equation.
Meridian Bioscience, Inc. of Cincinnati, Ohio (NASDAQ:VIVO) has developed illumigene® Malaria, a molecular-based, field laboratory-deployed test for malaria that is up to 80,000 times more sensitive at detecting the malaria parasite than current testing options. The test was developed by Meridian with the technical assistance of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Cheikh Anta Diop University of Dakar, Senegal.
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CINCINNATI, April 25 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As the global community gathers for World Malaria Day to celebrate successes and plot strategy to eliminate the disease from the face of the earth, a new ray of hope is emerging from a surprising place: the testing side of the equation.
Meridian Bioscience, Inc. of Cincinnati, Ohio (NASDAQ:VIVO) has developed illumigene® Malaria, a molecular-based, field laboratory-deployed test for malaria that is up to 80,000 times more sensitive at detecting the malaria parasite than current testing options. The test was developed by Meridian with the technical assistance of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Cheikh Anta Diop University of Dakar, Senegal.
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Friday, 21 April 2017
OPENING-UP AND INNOVATION, LEADING GUANGZHOU DEVELOPED INTO A CITY WITH THE MOST INVESTMENT VALUE
GUANGZHOU, China, April 20 (Bernama-AsiaNet)
| On April 25th and 27th, Guangzhou will hold the Fortune Global Forum 2017 Symposium in Tokyo, Japan and Singapore respectively. Guangzhou will be sending invitations again, inviting guests from the world's top 500 enterprises to attend the Fortune Global Forum 2017, which will be held in Guangzhou this December. Predictably, Japan and Singapore as Guangzhou's important partners in Asia, the symposiums will attract much attention. As the birthplace of the Maritime Silk Road in the east, Guangzhou engaged economic and trade exchanges frequently with Asian countries along the Maritime Silk Road since ancient times. Opening-up and innovation, the lifeblood of Guangzhou, enabled the city's strong economic growth. Guangzhou is becoming one of the cities with the most investment value in the world. For nearly three decades, Guangzhou has been the third largest city in China, following Shanghai and Beijing. In 2016, the city's Gross Domestic Product reached about 2 trillion yuan, equivalent to that of Singapore and neighboring Hong Kong. As the capital city of Guangdong Province, Guangzhou is at the core of the Pearl River Delta, one of the most dynamic economic areas in the world. To reach the goal of "establishing open, loose and free innovative ecology", Guangzhou municipal government is increasing its fiscal spending on the innovation of science and technology, reaching 11 billion yuan in 2017. Besides, the city is improving its commercial environment, emphasizing on the rule of law, market-oriented system and international business-friendly environment. According to the city's latest plan, it would become "the nation's innovation hub with global influence by 2020". In fact, Guangzhou is one of the most business-friendly cities in China, topping the Forbes list in this category five times over the past six years. To encourage the innovation of enterprises, Guangzhou is streamlining government administration and delegating power to the lower level of government. Last month, Foxconn Technology Group, the world's largest electronics contractor and a major supplier of Apple, began construction of a new panel factory in Guangzhou's Zengcheng District, with an investment of 61 billion yuan. It only takes 50 days from project negotiation to sign the contract, and 60 days from the contract signed to start the project, which hailed as "China speed" by The Wall Street Journal and The New York Times. "It will not only be a panel processing factory, but a concept of building an ecological town featuring high-end technology in the city of Guangzhou," said Terry Gou, CEO and chairman of Foxconn Technology Group. A favorable business environment attracts foreign investors enormuosly. According to the data from the Commerce Department of Guangzhou, newly established foreign-invested enterprises in 2016 reached 1757, with year-on-year growth of 23 percent. The actual use of foreign capital reached 5.7 billion US dollars, an increase of 5.3 percent compared to the same period last year. In the study report of Chinese Cities of Opportunity 2017, which jointly published by PwC and China Development Research Foundation in March this year, Guangzhou ranked first for two consecutive years as the city with the most opportunities. Guangzhou favored by many industry giants and recognized by international organizations, is rooted in the lifeblood of innovation and opening-up, presenting a powerful attraction for high-end resources, and thus creates huge investment opportunities. Source: Guangzhou Municipal Government --BERNAMA |
NASDAQ LAUNCHES VENTURE INVESTMENT PROGRAM
Dedicated unit will focus on fintech investment and strategic partnership opportunities
NEW YORK, April 20 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nasdaq (Nasdaq:NDAQ), one of the world's leading providers of technology and services to the capital markets, announced today the launch of a venture investment program, Nasdaq Ventures, dedicated to discovering, investing in and partnering with unique fintech companies worldwide. The program's main objective is to identify and collaborate on new technologies and groundbreaking services and solutions which align with Nasdaq’s clients' needs and the company’s long-term objectives in the global capital markets.
"With the launch of our new venture investment program, we are reinforcing our focus on driving growth and innovation by evaluating, distributing, licensing and integrating disruptive technologies for the long-term benefit of our global clients," said Adena Friedman, President and CEO, Nasdaq. "Investing in pioneering fintech firms, who are developing unique technologies, continues our history of being a platform and partner of choice for the most innovative companies in the world. In addition, through this program we plan to accelerate the pace of innovation to ensure our clients continue to benefit from the technologies that are reshaping the capital markets."
NEW YORK, April 20 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nasdaq (Nasdaq:NDAQ), one of the world's leading providers of technology and services to the capital markets, announced today the launch of a venture investment program, Nasdaq Ventures, dedicated to discovering, investing in and partnering with unique fintech companies worldwide. The program's main objective is to identify and collaborate on new technologies and groundbreaking services and solutions which align with Nasdaq’s clients' needs and the company’s long-term objectives in the global capital markets.
"With the launch of our new venture investment program, we are reinforcing our focus on driving growth and innovation by evaluating, distributing, licensing and integrating disruptive technologies for the long-term benefit of our global clients," said Adena Friedman, President and CEO, Nasdaq. "Investing in pioneering fintech firms, who are developing unique technologies, continues our history of being a platform and partner of choice for the most innovative companies in the world. In addition, through this program we plan to accelerate the pace of innovation to ensure our clients continue to benefit from the technologies that are reshaping the capital markets."
AXA CUSTOMER DAY GOES NATIONWIDE TO SHOW APPRECIATION TO CUSTOMERS
KUALA LUMPUR, April 18 (Bernama) -- Great customer service means closer interaction with customers, to listen to what they have to say, and be there to assist them. As part of its continuous efforts to enhance customer experience, AXA Affin General Insurance Berhad (AAGI) recently celebrated AXA Customer Day 2017 at its Customer Service Centre at Wisma Boustead, Kuala Lumpur on 13 April 2017. This event was created by AAGI as a platform to show appreciation, interact and gather feedback from customers, in a casual and fun environment. AAGI is hosting AXA Customer Day for the second consecutive year.
“We had a great time interacting with our customers in last year’s event, where all our executive members personally served customers at our Customer Service Centre. This year we are back with our Head of Departments as a show of commitment to putting customers first at all levels of the organization. As part of our vision to transform from being a Payer to a Partner, this is a great avenue for us to have more frequent and meaningful interactions with customers,” said Emmanuel Nivet, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of AAGI.
It was a fun-filled day of food, activities and casual chatter between AAGI staff, customers, agents, their families and children, with the AAGI management team and employees. The AAGI executive committee team, including CEO Emmanuel Nivet, together with various Heads of Departments, were at hand to serve customers including handling walk-in enquiries, customer calls, purchase and renewal of policies. Customers were also engaged in open conversations with the AAGI management and staff, a welcoming occasion to provide feedback on their lifestyle and insurance needs.
AAGI also recently became the first general insurance company to launch personalized videos as welcome notes and renewal reminders to customers. On the customer service front, AAGI also redesigned its Interactive Voice Response (IVR) system for its customer service helpline to reduce the service menu layers, and adopted more customer-centric service options, enabling customers to reach an AXA representative 8 seconds faster. On the digital front, AAGI has various automation projects planned in 2017 to deliver faster and more responsive service for customers. These transformation efforts have gained AAGI increasing recognition as it took home the International General Insurer of The Year award at the Insurance Asia Awards 2016.
“Only by having closer conversations with our customers, can we truly understand what really matters to them, and how we as a partner can help. AXA Customer Day, along with our personalization and platform automation, are all initiatives that bring us closer to our customers and empower them,” added Nivet.
The event at AAGI’s Kuala Lumpur Customer Service Centre is the first of a series of celebrations nationwide in 2017. Coming up next, AAGI will bring the celebrations to eight more branches nationwide: Petaling Jaya (14 April), Puchong (21 April), Penang (20 April), Ipoh (28 April), Seremban (9 May), Malacca (12 May), Johor Bahru (18 May), and Kota Kinabalu (16 May).
The full calendar of upcoming events can be found at www.axa.com.my or at the AXA Affin Insurance Malaysia Facebook page.
“We had a great time interacting with our customers in last year’s event, where all our executive members personally served customers at our Customer Service Centre. This year we are back with our Head of Departments as a show of commitment to putting customers first at all levels of the organization. As part of our vision to transform from being a Payer to a Partner, this is a great avenue for us to have more frequent and meaningful interactions with customers,” said Emmanuel Nivet, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of AAGI.
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| Emmanuel Nivet, CEO of AAGI (right), presenting a caricature drawing to a happy customer at AXA Customer Service Centre, Wisma Boustead KL |
It was a fun-filled day of food, activities and casual chatter between AAGI staff, customers, agents, their families and children, with the AAGI management team and employees. The AAGI executive committee team, including CEO Emmanuel Nivet, together with various Heads of Departments, were at hand to serve customers including handling walk-in enquiries, customer calls, purchase and renewal of policies. Customers were also engaged in open conversations with the AAGI management and staff, a welcoming occasion to provide feedback on their lifestyle and insurance needs.
AAGI also recently became the first general insurance company to launch personalized videos as welcome notes and renewal reminders to customers. On the customer service front, AAGI also redesigned its Interactive Voice Response (IVR) system for its customer service helpline to reduce the service menu layers, and adopted more customer-centric service options, enabling customers to reach an AXA representative 8 seconds faster. On the digital front, AAGI has various automation projects planned in 2017 to deliver faster and more responsive service for customers. These transformation efforts have gained AAGI increasing recognition as it took home the International General Insurer of The Year award at the Insurance Asia Awards 2016.
“Only by having closer conversations with our customers, can we truly understand what really matters to them, and how we as a partner can help. AXA Customer Day, along with our personalization and platform automation, are all initiatives that bring us closer to our customers and empower them,” added Nivet.
The event at AAGI’s Kuala Lumpur Customer Service Centre is the first of a series of celebrations nationwide in 2017. Coming up next, AAGI will bring the celebrations to eight more branches nationwide: Petaling Jaya (14 April), Puchong (21 April), Penang (20 April), Ipoh (28 April), Seremban (9 May), Malacca (12 May), Johor Bahru (18 May), and Kota Kinabalu (16 May).
The full calendar of upcoming events can be found at www.axa.com.my or at the AXA Affin Insurance Malaysia Facebook page.
TOSHIBA'S NEW STEPPING MOTOR DRIVER IC HAS AN ANTI-STALL FEEDBACK ARCHITECTURE
TOKYO, April 19 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Toshiba Corporation's
(TOKYO:6502) Storage & Electronic Devices Solutions Company today
announced the launch of “TB67S289FTG,” a stepping motor driver with a
Toshiba developed architecture that automatically detects and prevents
stalling during operation. Mass production is scheduled to begin in the
end of July 2017.
Stable and highly precise control is a basic
operating requirement, for motors used in printers, office appliances,
banking terminals such as ATMs, cash dispensers, amusement machines, and
home appliances. Recent demand has also emphasized more efficient motor
drivers that use less power and generate less heat generation.
TOSHIBA'S NEW STEPPING MOTOR DRIVER IC HAS AN ANTI-STALL FEEDBACK ARCHITECTURE
(TOKYO:6502) Storage & Electronic Devices Solutions Company today
announced the launch of “TB67S289FTG,” a stepping motor driver with a
Toshiba developed architecture that automatically detects and prevents
stalling during operation. Mass production is scheduled to begin in the
end of July 2017.
Stable and highly precise control is a basic
operating requirement, for motors used in printers, office appliances,
banking terminals such as ATMs, cash dispensers, amusement machines, and
home appliances. Recent demand has also emphasized more efficient motor
drivers that use less power and generate less heat generation.
TOSHIBA'S NEW STEPPING MOTOR DRIVER IC HAS AN ANTI-STALL FEEDBACK ARCHITECTURE
GTA TO JOIN HOTELBEDS GROUP¹
- Hotelbeds Group and GTA2 combine forces to drive distribution excellence in the B2B travel wholesaler and retail space.
- Deal brings together companies with complementary operations and geographic footprints. 3
- Significant presence of GTA in fast growing Asia-Pacific and Middle East markets closely aligns with Hotelbeds Group's growth strategy.
PALMA, Spain, April 21 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Hotelbeds Group, a global bedbank and business-to-business provider of services to the travel industry, has announced today plans for GTA to join its Bedbank business unit.
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- Deal brings together companies with complementary operations and geographic footprints. 3
- Significant presence of GTA in fast growing Asia-Pacific and Middle East markets closely aligns with Hotelbeds Group's growth strategy.
PALMA, Spain, April 21 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Hotelbeds Group, a global bedbank and business-to-business provider of services to the travel industry, has announced today plans for GTA to join its Bedbank business unit.
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NETEASE GAMES DEBUTS CRUSADERS OF LIGHT, A FULL-FLEDGED MOBILE MMORPG WITH MASSIVE RAIDS
Pre-registration offering up to $50 USD worth of in-game gifts is now open and soft launch begins today in Australia, New Zealand, Malaysia and Philippines
BRISBANE, Calif., April 21 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- NetEase, Inc. (NASDAQ:NTES) today announced a new MMORPG, Crusaders of Light, for iOS and Android phones and tablets. The full-fledged MMORPG is free to download and currently available in Australia, New Zealand, Malaysia, and Philippines, and coming soon to North America, Europe, Russia and Brazil. Pre-registration is now open and all participating players can unlock up to $50 worth of valuable in-game items, including virtual currency, weapons and a ram mount.
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BRISBANE, Calif., April 21 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- NetEase, Inc. (NASDAQ:NTES) today announced a new MMORPG, Crusaders of Light, for iOS and Android phones and tablets. The full-fledged MMORPG is free to download and currently available in Australia, New Zealand, Malaysia, and Philippines, and coming soon to North America, Europe, Russia and Brazil. Pre-registration is now open and all participating players can unlock up to $50 worth of valuable in-game items, including virtual currency, weapons and a ram mount.
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RAGINGWIRE AND NTT COMMUNICATIONS HOST GRAND OPENING CELEBRATION AND RIBBON CUTTING FOR DALLAS TX1 DATA CENTER
500
business and civic leaders cheer launch of massive high-tech facility
for housing computing systems of enterprises and cloud companies
business and civic leaders cheer launch of massive high-tech facility
for housing computing systems of enterprises and cloud companies
DALLAS, April 19 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- RagingWire Data Centers, Inc., the premier data center provider
in the United States, and its parent company NTT Communications (NTT
Com), the ICT solutions and international communications business within
the NTT (TYO:9432) Group, were joined by 500 business and civic leaders
today to celebrate the opening of the Dallas TX1 Data Center, a 230,000
square foot facility designed to house computing systems of large
enterprises and hyperscale cloud companies.
The TX1 Data Center
is engineered to meet the requirements of global enterprises, cloud
providers and the unique conditions in the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex,
one of the top data center markets in the United States:
RAGINGWIRE AND NTT COMMUNICATIONS HOST GRAND OPENING CELEBRATION AND RIBBON CUTTING FOR DALLAS TX1 DATA CENTER
BOTSWANA MOST ATTRACTIVE INVESTMENT DESTINATION IN AFRICA
- Quantum Global Research Lab launches Africa Investment Index
- Morocco, Egypt, South Africa and Zambia amongst top five investment destinations
- Top five investment destinations attracted a combined net FDI of $13.6bn
LONDON, April 20 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Botswana is the most attractive economy for investments flowing into the African continent, according to the latest Africa Investment Index 2016 (http://APO.af/sUtRNQ) by Quantum Global’s (www.QuantumGlobalGroup.com) independent research arm, Quantum Global Research Lab.
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- Morocco, Egypt, South Africa and Zambia amongst top five investment destinations
- Top five investment destinations attracted a combined net FDI of $13.6bn
LONDON, April 20 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Botswana is the most attractive economy for investments flowing into the African continent, according to the latest Africa Investment Index 2016 (http://APO.af/sUtRNQ) by Quantum Global’s (www.QuantumGlobalGroup.com) independent research arm, Quantum Global Research Lab.
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Thursday, 20 April 2017
RedHill Biopharma Receives Notice of Allowance for Two Additional U.S. Patents Covering BEKINDA®
- RedHill received Notices of Allowance from the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) for two new patents covering BEKINDA® (RHB-102), expected to be valid until at least 2034, once granted
- BEKINDA® is a proprietary, bimodal extended-release, once-daily oral pill formulation of ondansetron, targeting several gastrointestinal indications
- Top-line results from a Phase III study with BEKINDA® 24 mg for acute gastroenteritis and gastritis (the GUARD study) are expected in the second quarter of 2017
- A Phase II study with BEKINDA® 12 mg for diarrhea-predominant irritable bowel syndrome (IBS-D) is ongoing, with top-line results expected in the third quarter of 2017
- RedHill will host an R&D Day and live webcast on BEKINDA® on Thursday, April 27, 2017 in NYC, discussing the product, indications, potential markets and the ongoing Phase III and II studies for acute gastroenteritis and IBS-D, respectively
TEL-AVIV, Israel, April 19 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- RedHill Biopharma Ltd. (NASDAQ:RDHL) (Tel-Aviv Stock Exchange: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 it has received notices of allowance from the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) for two new patents covering BEKINDA® (RHB-102)1. Once granted, the patents are expected to be valid until at least 2034.
Danielle Abramson, Ph.D., RedHill’s Director of Intellectual Property & Research said: “We are very pleased with the allowance of two additional U.S. patents for BEKINDA®. This is an important addition to RedHill’s strong IP portfolio, that will further enhance our protection of BEKINDA®. We are approaching significant milestones with BEKINDA® in the coming months, with top-line results from the Phase III study for gastroenteritis and gastritis expected in the second quarter of 2017 and top-line results from the Phase II for IBS-D expected in the third quarter of 2017.”
SOURCE : RedHill Biopharma Ltd.
SOLARWINDS DATABASE PERFORMANCE ANALYZER WITH SUPPORT FOR MICROSOFT AZURE SQL DATABASE NOW AVAILABLE IN THE MICROSOFT AZURE MARKETPLACE
Azure SQL Database users can now benefit from Multi-Dimensional Performance Analysis with simplified deployment
SINGAPORE, April 20 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SolarWinds, a leading provider of powerful and affordable IT management software, today announced the availability of SolarWinds® Database Performance Analyzer with support for Microsoft® Azure® SQL Database in the Azure Marketplace.
SolarWinds Database Performance Analyzer delivers deep visibility into the performance of top database platforms, including Microsoft SQL Server® 2016, and provides advice for optimisation and tuning to accelerate database performance.
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SINGAPORE, April 20 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SolarWinds, a leading provider of powerful and affordable IT management software, today announced the availability of SolarWinds® Database Performance Analyzer with support for Microsoft® Azure® SQL Database in the Azure Marketplace.
SolarWinds Database Performance Analyzer delivers deep visibility into the performance of top database platforms, including Microsoft SQL Server® 2016, and provides advice for optimisation and tuning to accelerate database performance.
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EUROMONITOR REVEALS TOP 5 DIGITAL CONSUMER TRENDS IN 2017
CHICAGO, April 19 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Global market research company Euromonitor International will unveil the latest trends shaping digital commerce in the upcoming webinar “Top 5 Digital Consumer Trends in 2017”, on Thursday, April 27 at 9 a.m. CDT.
In today’s digital world, mobile is overtaking personal computers (PC), new technologies are influencing digital purchases and connected devices are providing consumers with new places to pay. This webinar will dive into these trends changing the commerce space.
Mobile tipping point
According to Euromonitor International, China and Indonesia have already reached the mobile-first mentality with more than half – 66 percent and 51 percent, respectively – of digital purchases transacted through mobile in 2016.
South Korea, Thailand, Australia, the US and the UK are expected to follow suit with mobile surpassing PC in terms of digital purchases by 2021.
New technologies impacting the path to purchase
Augmented and virtual reality (AR/VR) technologies have the ability to create new brand experiences. These advancements are giving way to a new reality for commerce, which in the near term will likely be driven by enterprise applications with greater consumer-driven usage.
In recent years, artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a potential commerce tool. In time, applications powered by AI will become key competitive advantages for commerce players as these technologies afford brands the power to more effectively create personalised offers.
Changing commerce environments
Digital commerce is no longer restricted to computers, tablets or even mobile phones. Connected cars and smart appliances, among others, lend the potential to disrupt commerce by creating a new purchasing environment – from paying in your car to replenishing products from the comfort of your home.
“Technological advances evolved the way consumers browse and buy, making it imperative to understand the trends impacting the connected consumer and digital commerce,” said Michelle Evans, head of digital consumer research at Euromonitor International.
To register for the free webinar, visit: http://go.euromonitor.com/wb-digital-consumer-2017-top-5-digital-consumer-trends-2017.
About Euromonitor International
Euromonitor International is the world’s leading provider for global business intelligence and strategic market analysis. We have more than 40 years of experience publishing international market reports, business reference books and online databases on consumer markets.
Mobile tipping point
According to Euromonitor International, China and Indonesia have already reached the mobile-first mentality with more than half – 66 percent and 51 percent, respectively – of digital purchases transacted through mobile in 2016.
South Korea, Thailand, Australia, the US and the UK are expected to follow suit with mobile surpassing PC in terms of digital purchases by 2021.
New technologies impacting the path to purchase
Augmented and virtual reality (AR/VR) technologies have the ability to create new brand experiences. These advancements are giving way to a new reality for commerce, which in the near term will likely be driven by enterprise applications with greater consumer-driven usage.
In recent years, artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a potential commerce tool. In time, applications powered by AI will become key competitive advantages for commerce players as these technologies afford brands the power to more effectively create personalised offers.
Changing commerce environments
Digital commerce is no longer restricted to computers, tablets or even mobile phones. Connected cars and smart appliances, among others, lend the potential to disrupt commerce by creating a new purchasing environment – from paying in your car to replenishing products from the comfort of your home.
“Technological advances evolved the way consumers browse and buy, making it imperative to understand the trends impacting the connected consumer and digital commerce,” said Michelle Evans, head of digital consumer research at Euromonitor International.
To register for the free webinar, visit: http://go.euromonitor.com/wb-digital-consumer-2017-top-5-digital-consumer-trends-2017.
About Euromonitor International
Euromonitor International is the world’s leading provider for global business intelligence and strategic market analysis. We have more than 40 years of experience publishing international market reports, business reference books and online databases on consumer markets.
Contacts
Euromonitor International
Marissa Bosler, +1 312-477-8908
Communications Executive
marissa.bosler@euromonitor.com
Marissa Bosler, +1 312-477-8908
Communications Executive
marissa.bosler@euromonitor.com
Source: Euromonitor International
DYNADMIC GIVES GLOBAL BRANDS THE OPPORTUNITY TO BUY "SAFE" YOUTUBE ADS
Ensuring Brand Safe Environments In The Age of User Generated Content
NEW YORK, April 19 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- In recent weeks, some of the world’s top brands, including L’Oreal, HSBC, Starbucks, and Walmart, have pulled their ad spending from Google, as a result of their ads appearing next to objectionable content on YouTube or websites the online ad giant monetizes. These brands are searching for a new digital video advertising safe haven that some believe, will be hard to find. In the midst of all of this upheaval and advertising anarchy, DynAdmic, a digital video advertising firm, has come to save the day with a unique set of tools that stirs up the competition and catches the eye of the world’s top brands and media agencies.
“The only way to prevent brands from being shown in an unsafe environment, is to analyze both written (page level) and spoken content (video level), not just rely on a quality score or the reputation of a video or website,” said DynAdmic CEO Stéphane Bonjean. “We are scrubbing through online video content as if it was done by a human being. With our technology, we can listen to the videos, hunt for shocking sounds and inappropriate spoken content, to make sure our clients are buying ad space within a secure environment.”
For the past four years, DynAdmic’s prerogative has been to protect the brands they work with, such as BMW, Red Bull, Kellogg’s, McDonald’s and American Express, from appearing next to undesirable videos or articles that do not fit within the brands’ vision. Now you might find yourself asking “How exactly does DynAdmic prevent ads from appearing next to objectionable content?”. And how it works is, DynAdmic’s proprietary audio recognition technology analyzes the audio track of a video people are watching online to identify the viewer’s interest and serve relevant ads.
By using the same technology, DynAdmic is able to filter out YouTube’s or any website’s undesirable video inventory by identifying sounds, written and spoken keywords that are associated with undesirable content, such as violence, offensive language, hate speech, etc… The video content recognition and analysis is based on signal processing, machine learning (artificial intelligence), latent semantic analysis, and parallel computing. With 6 billion ad placements analyzed every day, DynAdmic is leveraging its hyper-targeting technology to provide a level of brand safety known for its efficiency and scalability. Finally, in regards to a full approach to ad verification, DynAdmic’s fraud rate, monitored by MOAT, is less than 1% on all its campaigns (Q1 2017).
About DynAdmic:
DynAdmic is a leading digital video advertising marketplace using an exclusive targeting concept powered by its audio recognition technology to identify and target a viewer’s real-time interest, serving them a brand’s ad the moment their interest level is highest. DynAdmic uses its never-before-seen contextual targeting solution to sell brand safe, highly focused campaigns to the world’s largest brands and agencies.
“The only way to prevent brands from being shown in an unsafe environment, is to analyze both written (page level) and spoken content (video level), not just rely on a quality score or the reputation of a video or website,” said DynAdmic CEO Stéphane Bonjean. “We are scrubbing through online video content as if it was done by a human being. With our technology, we can listen to the videos, hunt for shocking sounds and inappropriate spoken content, to make sure our clients are buying ad space within a secure environment.”
For the past four years, DynAdmic’s prerogative has been to protect the brands they work with, such as BMW, Red Bull, Kellogg’s, McDonald’s and American Express, from appearing next to undesirable videos or articles that do not fit within the brands’ vision. Now you might find yourself asking “How exactly does DynAdmic prevent ads from appearing next to objectionable content?”. And how it works is, DynAdmic’s proprietary audio recognition technology analyzes the audio track of a video people are watching online to identify the viewer’s interest and serve relevant ads.
By using the same technology, DynAdmic is able to filter out YouTube’s or any website’s undesirable video inventory by identifying sounds, written and spoken keywords that are associated with undesirable content, such as violence, offensive language, hate speech, etc… The video content recognition and analysis is based on signal processing, machine learning (artificial intelligence), latent semantic analysis, and parallel computing. With 6 billion ad placements analyzed every day, DynAdmic is leveraging its hyper-targeting technology to provide a level of brand safety known for its efficiency and scalability. Finally, in regards to a full approach to ad verification, DynAdmic’s fraud rate, monitored by MOAT, is less than 1% on all its campaigns (Q1 2017).
About DynAdmic:
DynAdmic is a leading digital video advertising marketplace using an exclusive targeting concept powered by its audio recognition technology to identify and target a viewer’s real-time interest, serving them a brand’s ad the moment their interest level is highest. DynAdmic uses its never-before-seen contextual targeting solution to sell brand safe, highly focused campaigns to the world’s largest brands and agencies.
"320 NEW PROFESSIONAL FINANCIAL PLANNERS TO SERVE MALAYSIANS"
KUALA LUMPUR, April 17 (Bernama) -- The 7th MFPC Graduation took place on Saturday, April 15th 2017 at Dewan Tun Dr. Ismail, Putra World Trade Centre (PWTC), Kuala Lumpur. This year’s graduating class successfully completed the Registered Financial Planner (RFP) and Shariah RFP intensive program and received the professional designation.
Victor Kho Chu Ing, the Organising Chairman of the ceremony, in his speech stated that this year’s theme “Be Professional. Be Ethical”, graduates must place in positions of integrity, honesty, and personal integrity and must not be subordinated to any personal gain or desire.
The 7th graduation was officiated by the Assistant Governor of Bank Negara Malaysia, Jessica Chew with a total of 320 graduates were coffered the titles of RFP or Shariah RFP respectively. Building on its success since 2002, this year ceremony focused on formulating the importance of ethics towards the profession as a Financial Planner.
“As graduates of the MFPC, you carry the torch for the highest standards of professional conduct and education that are so critical to fulfil these important roles. You can create a significant, positive impact in modelling a career in financial planning that is highly regarded for its integrity and sound technical foundations”, she said.
Md Adnan bin Md Zain, President of MFPC, congratulated and encouraged the graduates; he mentioned that “Today is the beginning in what would be a long and arduous journey as professional financial planners. Always be mindful, that the path success is not easy and it may take multiple failures and obstacles to reach the top. As long as you are willing to press on, there will always be creative ways in helping your clients achieve their desired financial wellness”.
KEIO PLAZA HOTEL TOKYO HOSTS A SPECIAL
in Commemoration of 150th Anniversary of Beatrix Potter™’s Birth
TOKYO, April 19 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo, located in Shinjuku, Tokyo, celebrates the 150th
anniversary of the birth of Beatrix Potter, the British author who
created the famous series of children’s stories about the fictional
character Peter Rabbit, by hosting a special event entitled “Peter Rabbit™ Hotel Carnival.”
During the course of this event to be held through June 30, 2017,
special desserts created in image of characters from the story of Peter
Rabbit will be served in All Day Dining Jurin’s sweets buffet. Moreover,
special Peter Rabbit-themed menus will be served at our other
restaurant facilities. In addition, special photo spots of various Peter
Rabbit characters will be set on the second floor to take pictures of
and enjoy.
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Beatrix
Potter first created the character “Peter Rabbit” in 1893 in a picture
post card sent to a five year old child, and later wrote the children’s
story “The Tale of Peter Rabbit”. The story depicts the playful lead
character Peter Rabbit playing in gardens in the picturesque countryside
of England, and is still read around the world even today over 100
years after its original publication. “The Tale of Peter Rabbit” is also
said to be recognized by nearly 100% of Japanese women over the age of
45 years. The “Peter Rabbit™ Hotel Carnival” event is one of a series of
special events designed to commemorate famous stories such as “Alice’s
Adventures in Wonderland,” “The Little Mermaid” and others and is part
of our hotel’s policy of providing unique experience to our guests.
anniversary of the birth of Beatrix Potter, the British author who
created the famous series of children’s stories about the fictional
character Peter Rabbit, by hosting a special event entitled “Peter Rabbit™ Hotel Carnival.”
During the course of this event to be held through June 30, 2017,
special desserts created in image of characters from the story of Peter
Rabbit will be served in All Day Dining Jurin’s sweets buffet. Moreover,
special Peter Rabbit-themed menus will be served at our other
restaurant facilities. In addition, special photo spots of various Peter
Rabbit characters will be set on the second floor to take pictures of
and enjoy.
This Smart News Release features multimedia. View the full release here: http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20170418005662/en/
Beatrix
Potter first created the character “Peter Rabbit” in 1893 in a picture
post card sent to a five year old child, and later wrote the children’s
story “The Tale of Peter Rabbit”. The story depicts the playful lead
character Peter Rabbit playing in gardens in the picturesque countryside
of England, and is still read around the world even today over 100
years after its original publication. “The Tale of Peter Rabbit” is also
said to be recognized by nearly 100% of Japanese women over the age of
45 years. The “Peter Rabbit™ Hotel Carnival” event is one of a series of
special events designed to commemorate famous stories such as “Alice’s
Adventures in Wonderland,” “The Little Mermaid” and others and is part
of our hotel’s policy of providing unique experience to our guests.
Full Version of Press Release
BEATRIX POTTER™© FrederickWarne & Co., 2017
About the Keio Plaza Hotel
Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo,
located in Shinjuku at the very heart of the nation’s capital Tokyo, is
one of Japan’s leading international hotels. Our hotel boasts of over
20 restaurants and bars, and we host a wide range of local and
international guests who visit us for our welcoming facilities, warm
hospitality and unique services that allow them to experience Japanese
culture, including our Hello Kitty themed rooms, wedding kimono fitting experience, tea ceremony, ikebana experience and many others. For more information about our facilities and services, please visit our website, YouTube, Facebook or Instagram.
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BEATRIX POTTER™© FrederickWarne & Co., 2017
About the Keio Plaza Hotel
Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo,
located in Shinjuku at the very heart of the nation’s capital Tokyo, is
one of Japan’s leading international hotels. Our hotel boasts of over
20 restaurants and bars, and we host a wide range of local and
international guests who visit us for our welcoming facilities, warm
hospitality and unique services that allow them to experience Japanese
culture, including our Hello Kitty themed rooms, wedding kimono fitting experience, tea ceremony, ikebana experience and many others. For more information about our facilities and services, please visit our website, YouTube, Facebook or Instagram.
View source version on businesswire.com: http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20170418005662/en/
Contacts
Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo
Sunaho Nakatani, +81-3-5322-8010
Public Relations Manager
s-nakatani@keioplaza.co.jp
Sunaho Nakatani, +81-3-5322-8010
Public Relations Manager
s-nakatani@keioplaza.co.jp
Source: Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo
KEIO PLAZA HOTEL TOKYO HOSTS A SPECIAL
Wednesday, 19 April 2017
NEW STUDY PUBLISHED IN PLOS ONE ADVANCES SCIENCE AROUND VTS-270 FOR TREATMENT OF NIEMANN-PICK DISEASE TYPE C1
ROCKVILLE, Md., April 19 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sucampo Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Sucampo) (NASDAQ:SCMP), a global biopharmaceutical company, today announced the publication of a new study in an independent scientific journal that confirms the unique composition of VTS-270, a 2-Hydroxypropyl-beta-cyclodextrin (HPβCD) product under investigation as a novel treatment for Niemann-Pick Disease Type C1 (NPC-1).
NPC-1 is a rare, progressive and ultimately lethal genetic disorder affecting an estimated 2,000-3,000 patients globally. The results were published today in an article entitled, “Characterization of hydroxypropyl-beta-cyclodextrins used in the treatment of Niemann-Pick Disease type C1,” in PLOS ONE, the world’s first multidisciplinary, Open Access journal, and are available at http://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0175478.
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NPC-1 is a rare, progressive and ultimately lethal genetic disorder affecting an estimated 2,000-3,000 patients globally. The results were published today in an article entitled, “Characterization of hydroxypropyl-beta-cyclodextrins used in the treatment of Niemann-Pick Disease type C1,” in PLOS ONE, the world’s first multidisciplinary, Open Access journal, and are available at http://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0175478.
http://mrem.bernama.com/viewsm.php?idm=28926
MOBIL JET™ OIL 387 GOES FLEET-WIDE WITH SINGAPORE AIRLINES
- Singapore Airlines now using Mobil Jet Oil 387 across entire fleet
- Decorated carrier operates one of the youngest fleets in the industry
- Mobil Jet Oil 387 has accrued nearly one million hours of on-wing performance
SPRING, Texas, April 19 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- ExxonMobil announced today that Mobil JetTM Oil 387, a synthetic High Performance Capability (HPC) turbine engine oil, will be used in all of Singapore Airlines’ aircraft.
Among the world’s most awarded carriers, Singapore Airlines operates one of the youngest fleets in the aviation industry. Its fleet includes a range of Airbus and Boeing wide-body aircraft powered by some of the most advanced and popular engine technologies, including numerous Rolls-Royce Trent and General Electric’s GE90 variants.
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- Decorated carrier operates one of the youngest fleets in the industry
- Mobil Jet Oil 387 has accrued nearly one million hours of on-wing performance
SPRING, Texas, April 19 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- ExxonMobil announced today that Mobil JetTM Oil 387, a synthetic High Performance Capability (HPC) turbine engine oil, will be used in all of Singapore Airlines’ aircraft.
Among the world’s most awarded carriers, Singapore Airlines operates one of the youngest fleets in the aviation industry. Its fleet includes a range of Airbus and Boeing wide-body aircraft powered by some of the most advanced and popular engine technologies, including numerous Rolls-Royce Trent and General Electric’s GE90 variants.
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NTT AND TELKOM INDONESIA LAUNCH "APAC TELECOM INNOVATION INITIATIVE (ATII)" TO CREATE NEW NETWORK SERVICES IN ASIA-PACIFIC REGION BASED ON VIRTUAL INFRASTRUCTURE TECHNOLOGIES
TOKYO, Apr. 18, 2017 /Kyodo JBN-AsiaNet/ --
Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation (NTT) and PT Telkom Indonesia (Persero) Tbk (Telkom Indonesia) established the "APAC Telecom Innovation Initiative (ATII)" as a joint research and development initiative on April 17 with a view to creating new network services in the Asia-Pacific region with a look beyond 2020 focusing on virtual infrastructure technologies. The ATII launch was attended by Tadashi Ito, Senior Vice President, Head of NTT Information Network Laboratory Group, NTT, and Arief Mustain, Executive General Manager (EGM) of Digital Service Division, Telkom Indonesia, in Tokyo on April 17. The initiative will develop technical studies and proof of concepts (PoCs) regarding requirements for new network services in the virtualization era, and aims to expand this initiative together with various partners, including other service providers, who share the initiative's goals.
http://mrem.bernama.com/viewsm.php?idm=28918
Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation (NTT) and PT Telkom Indonesia (Persero) Tbk (Telkom Indonesia) established the "APAC Telecom Innovation Initiative (ATII)" as a joint research and development initiative on April 17 with a view to creating new network services in the Asia-Pacific region with a look beyond 2020 focusing on virtual infrastructure technologies. The ATII launch was attended by Tadashi Ito, Senior Vice President, Head of NTT Information Network Laboratory Group, NTT, and Arief Mustain, Executive General Manager (EGM) of Digital Service Division, Telkom Indonesia, in Tokyo on April 17. The initiative will develop technical studies and proof of concepts (PoCs) regarding requirements for new network services in the virtualization era, and aims to expand this initiative together with various partners, including other service providers, who share the initiative's goals.
http://mrem.bernama.com/viewsm.php?idm=28918
EXPANSION OF THE WFH HUMANITARIAN AID PROGRAM DEMONSTRATES SIGNIFICANT RESULTS DUE TO THE CONTRIBUTION OF 500 MILLION IUS DONATION OF BIOVERATIV AND SOBI
MONTREAL, April 18 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The paradigm shift that has occurred through the expansion of the WFH Humanitarian Aid Program has resulted in significant improvements in the lives of those living with bleeding disorders in developing countries throughout the world. This is as a direct result of the significant level of donations committed by Bioverativ and Sobi, 500 million international units (IU) of clotting factor concentrates (CFC) treatment products, over 5 years, along with their substantial financial support for the operational needs of this program.
The WFH Humanitarian Aid Program was established in 1996, with more than 462 million IUs of treatment products channelled since it began, to more than 100,000 people in need, in 90 countries. Prior to the expansion of this program, donations were sporadic and existing commitments allowed for only emergency relief in dire situations.
In 2014, 21 million IUs of treatment products were channelled through the WFH Humanitarian Aid Program. In 2016, the donations rose to 122 million IUs, with this level per year to remain consistent until at least 2020. This translates into a rise from 2,119 patients treated in 2014 to over 12,300 patients reported just in 2016.The projected number of patients to be treated each year with this donation from Bioverativ and Sobi is expected to be approximately 21,000.
“The WFH Humanitarian Aid Program has transformed, over the past two years, into one of the most effective global programs in addressing the significant treatment gaps that occur for those living without much needed care,” said Alain Weill, WFH President.
The cost of treatment is prohibitively expensive for the majority of those affected with a bleeding disorder. Due to the limited access to diagnosis and treatment in many developing countries, people with severe hemophilia in these areas often do not survive to adulthood.
The direct impact of this sustainable and predictable model demonstrates significant transformation within the global bleeding disorders community. Life and limb-saving surgeries have climbed from 21 in 2014, to a total of 795 in 2016. As of the end of March 2017, this number has risen to over 1000. The immediate impact on quality of life is evident for those living with debilitating effects of joint damage, or having to put off other necessary surgeries due to the lack of treatment products.
Moreover, prior to the expansion of this program, people with bleeding disorders in developing countries had no opportunity to be put on a prophylaxis treatment regime, the standard of care in most of the developed world. In 2016, 852 people were placed on prophylaxis, with an additional 129 added onto this regime so far in 2017.
Last year, the WFH and WFH USA called for action to address the need for Treatment for All through the WFH Humanitarian Aid Program. This meant not only the commitment of donated treatment products, but also the financial support to allow for this program to become operationally successful.
In addition to these donations, the WFH Humanitarian Aid Program provides a wide range of integrated clinical training programs to ensure the local infrastructure and medical expertise are available to optimize use of donated products.
“The WFH Humanitarian Aid Program is an integral part of addressing the major gaps that exist for the majority of people in the world living with a bleeding disorder,” said Mark Skinner, WFH USA President.
The ongoing support of Bioverativ and Sobi to this program demonstrates strong leadership in providing certainty to those most in need. We continue to work with all our global partners to come together to further strengthen the success of the WFH Humanitarian Aid Program.
About the World Federation of Hemophilia
For over 50 years, the World Federation of Hemophilia (WFH), an international not-for-profit organization, has worked to improve the lives of people with hemophilia and other inherited bleeding disorders. Established in 1963, it is a global network of patient organizations in 134 countries and has official recognition from the World Health Organization. Visit WFH online at www.wfh.org.
WFH USA advances the global mission of the World Federation of Hemophilia in the United States.
About the WFH Humanitarian Aid Program
For many developing countries, product donations are often the only source of treatment product for patients with hemophilia and other bleeding disorders. The WFH receives requests, many urgent in nature, from WFH national member organizations (NMOs) and from recognized hemophilia treatment centers (HTCs) around the world. An increasing number of collaborators within the global bleeding disorders community have accepted the challenge of providing a sustainable and predictable supply of donated products. Through the donation by Bioverativ and Sobi to the WFH Humanitarian Aid Program of up to 500 million IUs within five years, the Grifols eight-year commitment totaling 200 million IUs, the three-year agreement with CSL Behring for a total of 10 million IUs, and the agreement with Green Cross for 6 million IUs, there will now be a more predictable and sustainable flow of humanitarian aid donations to the global community. In addition, the initiatives of Project WISH and Project Recovery allow for the manufacturing of clotting factor concentrates from previously discarded cryopaste which provide treatment products to countries most in need.
Media Contact:
Sarah Ford
+1-514-266-7764
sford@wfh.org
SOURCE : World Federation of Hemophilia (WFH)
--BERNAMA
The WFH Humanitarian Aid Program was established in 1996, with more than 462 million IUs of treatment products channelled since it began, to more than 100,000 people in need, in 90 countries. Prior to the expansion of this program, donations were sporadic and existing commitments allowed for only emergency relief in dire situations.
In 2014, 21 million IUs of treatment products were channelled through the WFH Humanitarian Aid Program. In 2016, the donations rose to 122 million IUs, with this level per year to remain consistent until at least 2020. This translates into a rise from 2,119 patients treated in 2014 to over 12,300 patients reported just in 2016.The projected number of patients to be treated each year with this donation from Bioverativ and Sobi is expected to be approximately 21,000.
“The WFH Humanitarian Aid Program has transformed, over the past two years, into one of the most effective global programs in addressing the significant treatment gaps that occur for those living without much needed care,” said Alain Weill, WFH President.
The cost of treatment is prohibitively expensive for the majority of those affected with a bleeding disorder. Due to the limited access to diagnosis and treatment in many developing countries, people with severe hemophilia in these areas often do not survive to adulthood.
The direct impact of this sustainable and predictable model demonstrates significant transformation within the global bleeding disorders community. Life and limb-saving surgeries have climbed from 21 in 2014, to a total of 795 in 2016. As of the end of March 2017, this number has risen to over 1000. The immediate impact on quality of life is evident for those living with debilitating effects of joint damage, or having to put off other necessary surgeries due to the lack of treatment products.
Moreover, prior to the expansion of this program, people with bleeding disorders in developing countries had no opportunity to be put on a prophylaxis treatment regime, the standard of care in most of the developed world. In 2016, 852 people were placed on prophylaxis, with an additional 129 added onto this regime so far in 2017.
Last year, the WFH and WFH USA called for action to address the need for Treatment for All through the WFH Humanitarian Aid Program. This meant not only the commitment of donated treatment products, but also the financial support to allow for this program to become operationally successful.
In addition to these donations, the WFH Humanitarian Aid Program provides a wide range of integrated clinical training programs to ensure the local infrastructure and medical expertise are available to optimize use of donated products.
“The WFH Humanitarian Aid Program is an integral part of addressing the major gaps that exist for the majority of people in the world living with a bleeding disorder,” said Mark Skinner, WFH USA President.
The ongoing support of Bioverativ and Sobi to this program demonstrates strong leadership in providing certainty to those most in need. We continue to work with all our global partners to come together to further strengthen the success of the WFH Humanitarian Aid Program.
About the World Federation of Hemophilia
For over 50 years, the World Federation of Hemophilia (WFH), an international not-for-profit organization, has worked to improve the lives of people with hemophilia and other inherited bleeding disorders. Established in 1963, it is a global network of patient organizations in 134 countries and has official recognition from the World Health Organization. Visit WFH online at www.wfh.org.
WFH USA advances the global mission of the World Federation of Hemophilia in the United States.
About the WFH Humanitarian Aid Program
For many developing countries, product donations are often the only source of treatment product for patients with hemophilia and other bleeding disorders. The WFH receives requests, many urgent in nature, from WFH national member organizations (NMOs) and from recognized hemophilia treatment centers (HTCs) around the world. An increasing number of collaborators within the global bleeding disorders community have accepted the challenge of providing a sustainable and predictable supply of donated products. Through the donation by Bioverativ and Sobi to the WFH Humanitarian Aid Program of up to 500 million IUs within five years, the Grifols eight-year commitment totaling 200 million IUs, the three-year agreement with CSL Behring for a total of 10 million IUs, and the agreement with Green Cross for 6 million IUs, there will now be a more predictable and sustainable flow of humanitarian aid donations to the global community. In addition, the initiatives of Project WISH and Project Recovery allow for the manufacturing of clotting factor concentrates from previously discarded cryopaste which provide treatment products to countries most in need.
Media Contact:
Sarah Ford
+1-514-266-7764
sford@wfh.org
SOURCE : World Federation of Hemophilia (WFH)
--BERNAMA
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