Use of photorelays at higher temperatures is increasing in various applications, including semiconductor testers. To meet the demand, the operating temperature of the 12 products in the 2.45mm(L)×1.45mm(W)×1.3mm(H) small package “VSON4 Series” has been extended from 85 degrees to 110 degrees Celsius, for a total range of -40 to 110 degrees Celsius. Designers can take advantage of the extended features to design sets with an expanded design margin.
Friday, 30 September 2016
TOSHIBA LAUNCHES VSON4 SMALL PACKAGE PHOTORELAYS WITH 110 DEGREES CELSIUS MAXIMUM OPERATING TEMPERATURE
TOKYO, Sept 30 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Toshiba Corporation’s (TOKYO:6502) Storage & Electronic Devices Solutions Company today announced the launch of a new line-up of its small package “VSON4 Series” photorelays that extends the upper end of the operating range from 85 to 110 degrees Celsius. Shipment of the new photorelays, which can be used in applications including semiconductor testers, probe cards and replacements for mechanical relays, starts today.
Use of photorelays at higher temperatures is increasing in various applications, including semiconductor testers. To meet the demand, the operating temperature of the 12 products in the 2.45mm(L)×1.45mm(W)×1.3mm(H) small package “VSON4 Series” has been extended from 85 degrees to 110 degrees Celsius, for a total range of -40 to 110 degrees Celsius. Designers can take advantage of the extended features to design sets with an expanded design margin.
Use of photorelays at higher temperatures is increasing in various applications, including semiconductor testers. To meet the demand, the operating temperature of the 12 products in the 2.45mm(L)×1.45mm(W)×1.3mm(H) small package “VSON4 Series” has been extended from 85 degrees to 110 degrees Celsius, for a total range of -40 to 110 degrees Celsius. Designers can take advantage of the extended features to design sets with an expanded design margin.
UNHAPPY EMPLOYEES OUTNUMBER HAPPY ONES
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 29 (Bernama) -- Is the Malaysian workforce plagued with chronically low levels of contentment? A new JobStreet.com survey that drew the participation of over 5,200 respondents, suggests that there are twice as many unhappy employees as there are happy employees who love their jobs.
The survey found that more than half of them, at 52% are unhappy and feel disengaged within their roles, some even to an extreme degree of discontentment as they rated their job happiness a 1 on a scale of 1-11, where 11 represents extreme satisfaction. Twenty-three percent feel neutral, while only 25% are happy and have a sense of appreciation for their jobs.
The survey found that more than half of them, at 52% are unhappy and feel disengaged within their roles, some even to an extreme degree of discontentment as they rated their job happiness a 1 on a scale of 1-11, where 11 represents extreme satisfaction. Twenty-three percent feel neutral, while only 25% are happy and have a sense of appreciation for their jobs.
Thursday, 29 September 2016
DOCTOR2U RELEASES FREE LIVE CHAT CONSULTATION WITH DOCTORS
SHAH ALAM , Sept 26 (Bernama) -- Doctor2U today announced the release of a new Live Chat feature that allows customers to chat with a doctor for free. Customers can now use the Doctor2U app to consult an experienced doctor regarding any medical inquiries. There is also an option to take photos or upload images to help the doctor better understand the customer’s condition or inquiry. The service is available from 7am - 10:30pm, 7 days a week.
“We are very excited about the new Live Chat feature. We want to give our customers a complete healthcare experience, and we believe that this feature is an important step in that direction. By making Live Chat completely free, we are also increasing the accessibility of Doctor2U as a resource for anyone in need of a doctor consultation,” said Keegan Flynn, co-founder and chief financial officer. “We look forward to releasing more innovative features like this to improve the convenience and quality of care for our customers.”
“We are very excited about the new Live Chat feature. We want to give our customers a complete healthcare experience, and we believe that this feature is an important step in that direction. By making Live Chat completely free, we are also increasing the accessibility of Doctor2U as a resource for anyone in need of a doctor consultation,” said Keegan Flynn, co-founder and chief financial officer. “We look forward to releasing more innovative features like this to improve the convenience and quality of care for our customers.”
A.M. BEST TO PARTICIPATE IN THE 28TH EAST ASIAN INSURANCE CONGRESS, MACAO
HONG KONG, Sept 28 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- A.M. Best will take part in the 28th East Asian Insurance Congress (EAIC), to be held on 11-15 October at The Venetian Macao.
The following senior staff from A.M. Best will give presentations during the conference and be available for meetings at the event:
- Roger Sellek, chief executive officer, EMEA and Asia Pacific;
- Jose Ribeiro, managing director, Asia Pacific;
- Scott Ryrie, commercial director, Asia Pacific;
- Steven Fan, market development director, East Asia;
- David Teo, market development director, Southeast Asia
- Stefan Holzberger, chief rating officer, A.M. Best;
- Moungmo Lee, managing director, analytics, Asia Pacific;
- Christie Lee, director, analytics, Asia Pacific;
- Seewon Oh, associate director, analytics, Asia Pacific; and
- Chi-Yeung Lok, senior financial analyst, Asia Pacific.
- Roger Sellek, chief executive officer, EMEA and Asia Pacific;
- Jose Ribeiro, managing director, Asia Pacific;
- Scott Ryrie, commercial director, Asia Pacific;
- Steven Fan, market development director, East Asia;
- David Teo, market development director, Southeast Asia
- Stefan Holzberger, chief rating officer, A.M. Best;
- Moungmo Lee, managing director, analytics, Asia Pacific;
- Christie Lee, director, analytics, Asia Pacific;
- Seewon Oh, associate director, analytics, Asia Pacific; and
- Chi-Yeung Lok, senior financial analyst, Asia Pacific.
TOSHIBA ANNOUNCES QI-CERTIFIED 15W WIRELESS POWER TRANSMITTER SYSTEM
- Industry's First as MP-A2 Transmitter System -
TOKYO, Sept 28 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Toshiba Corporation's (TOKYO:6502) Storage & Electronic Devices Solutions Company today announced that a wireless power transmitter system using its "TC7718FTG" 15W wireless power transmitter IC has been certified as Qi[1] v1.2 EPP (Extended Power Profile) compliant by the Wireless Power Consortium (WPC). The system adopts MP-A2[2], which allows a simple system configuration, and is the industry's first[3] Qi-certified MP-A2 transmitter system.
Connected to a microcontroller, "TC7718FTG" realizes a wireless power transmitter system compliant with Qi standard. Toshiba's original cutting-edge CD-0.13 process realizes a small package and high efficiency, making system integration easy while securing a small footprint. A 15W wireless transmitter formed with the new IC will recharge devices quickly, at a rate equal to or shorter than wired chargers. The IC is suitable for use in wide range of applications including mobile devices, such as smartphones and tablets, and industrial devices.
TOKYO, Sept 28 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Toshiba Corporation's (TOKYO:6502) Storage & Electronic Devices Solutions Company today announced that a wireless power transmitter system using its "TC7718FTG" 15W wireless power transmitter IC has been certified as Qi[1] v1.2 EPP (Extended Power Profile) compliant by the Wireless Power Consortium (WPC). The system adopts MP-A2[2], which allows a simple system configuration, and is the industry's first[3] Qi-certified MP-A2 transmitter system.
Connected to a microcontroller, "TC7718FTG" realizes a wireless power transmitter system compliant with Qi standard. Toshiba's original cutting-edge CD-0.13 process realizes a small package and high efficiency, making system integration easy while securing a small footprint. A 15W wireless transmitter formed with the new IC will recharge devices quickly, at a rate equal to or shorter than wired chargers. The IC is suitable for use in wide range of applications including mobile devices, such as smartphones and tablets, and industrial devices.
GLOBAL-FOREX ESTABLISHED AN INNOVATIVE ENVIRONMENT FOR ONLINE TRANSACTION WITH ITS AUTO-TRADING SYSTEM
Multinational enterprise, GLOBAL-FOREX provides "online international transaction processing system"
HONG KONG, Sept 28 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- A multinational financial broker, Global-Forex, has been drawing attention as it provides various online trading environments. Global-Forex is specialized in international financial services and was founded by a team consisting of experts in software and foreign exchange specialists in 2010.
It provides the Auto-trading system (ATS) for foreign exchange margin trading, EFT and CFD through Meta Trader 4 Platform with multi-language services. Including language support service, Global-Forex plans to provide various services for international clients.
HONG KONG, Sept 28 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- A multinational financial broker, Global-Forex, has been drawing attention as it provides various online trading environments. Global-Forex is specialized in international financial services and was founded by a team consisting of experts in software and foreign exchange specialists in 2010.
It provides the Auto-trading system (ATS) for foreign exchange margin trading, EFT and CFD through Meta Trader 4 Platform with multi-language services. Including language support service, Global-Forex plans to provide various services for international clients.
A.M. BEST TO PARTICIPATE IN THE FINANCIAL TIMES ASIA INSURANCE SUMMIT, HONG KONG
HONG KONG, Sept 29 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE)-- A.M. Best will be a sponsor, exhibitor and supporting media partner of the Financial Times (FT) Asia Insurance Summit, to be held on October 20, 2016 at The Four Seasons, Hong Kong.
Jose Ribeiro, managing director, Asia Pacific, will be participating in the panel discussion, titled, “Opportunities in the World’s Most Underinsured Region.”
The annual FT Asia Insurance Summit is a one-day summit that will bring together leading insurers and reinsurers, investment managers and regulators to talk about the most pressing issues in the industry. Senior executives from regional, as well as global companies will take part in open strategic discussions on the challenges and opportunities in Asia’s evolving insurance world.
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Jose Ribeiro, managing director, Asia Pacific, will be participating in the panel discussion, titled, “Opportunities in the World’s Most Underinsured Region.”
The annual FT Asia Insurance Summit is a one-day summit that will bring together leading insurers and reinsurers, investment managers and regulators to talk about the most pressing issues in the industry. Senior executives from regional, as well as global companies will take part in open strategic discussions on the challenges and opportunities in Asia’s evolving insurance world.
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INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE TO BE ATTENDED BY SPORTS MINISTERS FROM JAPAN AND ABROAD, GLOBAL PROMOTIONAL ORGANIZATION AND BUSINESS LEADERS, NEXT-GENERATION BUSINESS LEADERS FROM WORLD ECONOMIC FORUM, AND RESEARCHERS OF RENOWN
TOKYO, Sept 27 (Bernama) --
- World Forum on Sport and Culture to Take Place in Advance of 2019 Rugby World Cup, Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games, and Kansai World Masters Games 2021 -
For a total of the four days spanning Wednesday, October 19, and Thursday, October 20, in Kyoto and Thursday, October 20, through Saturday, October 22, 2016, in Tokyo, the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology will be holding the World Forum on Sport and Culture, an international conference that seeks to transcend the borders of sports, culture and business to deepen ties throughout Asia and the world. By positively using international reach with the support of the World Economic Forum, the event seeks to create new business opportunities.
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- World Forum on Sport and Culture to Take Place in Advance of 2019 Rugby World Cup, Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games, and Kansai World Masters Games 2021 -
For a total of the four days spanning Wednesday, October 19, and Thursday, October 20, in Kyoto and Thursday, October 20, through Saturday, October 22, 2016, in Tokyo, the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology will be holding the World Forum on Sport and Culture, an international conference that seeks to transcend the borders of sports, culture and business to deepen ties throughout Asia and the world. By positively using international reach with the support of the World Economic Forum, the event seeks to create new business opportunities.
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Wednesday, 28 September 2016
IDERA PHARMACEUTICALS REPORTS PROMISING DATA FROM ONGOING PHASE 1 DOSE ESCALATION IN CLINICAL TRIAL OF INTRA-TUMORAL IMO-2125 IN COMBINATION WITH IPILIMUMAB IN PATIENTS WITH PD-1 REFRACTORY METASTATIC MELANOMA
- 3 Patients with PD-1 Refractory Cutaneous Melanoma are Responders Including One Complete Response (CR) –
- Driven by Increased Prioritization of IMO-2125 Clinical Development, Company Suspends Development of IMO-8400 for B-Cell Lymphomas –
CAMBRIDGE, Mass & EXTON, Pa, Sept 27 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --Idera Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:IDRA), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing Toll-like receptor and RNA therapeutics for patients with cancer and rare diseases, is reporting initial clinical data from its ongoing Phase 1/2 clinical trial of intra-tumoral IMO-2125, a Toll-like receptor (TLR) 9 agonist. In this arm of the Phase 1 portion of the trial, IMO-2125 is being evaluated in combination with ipilimumab for treatment of patients with metastatic melanoma who have failed prior PD-1 therapy. These early results indicate that IMO-2125 is demonstrating promising clinical activity and is being well tolerated in a patient population with minimal options and low expectation of clinical response with ipilimumab treatment alone. Further clinical information from the ongoing dose escalation portion of the trial, as well as detailed information on the translational results, will be presented during an oral session at the 2016 Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer Annual Meeting beginning November 9th in Maryland. “We have completed extensive pre-clinical work in a broad scope of tumor types to test the hypothesis of intra-tumoral administration of IMO-2125 inducing a meaningful effect on the tumor microenvironment and potentiating local and systemic tumor regression in patients. This work gave us confidence to test the ability of IMO-2125, beginning with this current study in PD-1 refractory metastatic melanoma patients,” stated Vincent Milano, Idera’s Chief Executive Officer. |
Putra Business School Meterai MoU Dengan MIHRM
SERDANG, 27 Sept (Bernama) -- Putra Business School (PBS), Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM), hari ini menandatangani Memorandum Persefahaman (MoU) dengan Institut Pengurusan Sumber Manusia Malaysia (MIHRM) di sini.
PBS diwakili Presiden dan Ketua Pegawai Eksekutifnya Prof Dr Zulkornain Yusop manakala MIHRM diwakili Timbalan Presidennya Dr Henry Yeoh.
Zulkornain dalam ucapannya berkata MoU itu untuk kedua-dua pihak bekerjasama rapat dalam pembangunan fakulti PBS bagi menyampaikan kelayakan MIHRM, dan ini juga termasuk menyediakan sokongan teknikal seperti sesi latihan kepada pelatih.
"Kami juga akan mengusahakan pengiktirafan yang sesuai untuk PBS sebagai rakan pembelajaran yang diluluskan MIHRM serta kerjasama dalam projek penyelidikan yang bersesuaian," katanya.
Beliau berkata MoU itu juga untuk mengemaskini keperluan pensyarah PBS berkenaan topik dan trend pada masa akan datang dalam profesion pengurusan sumber manusia.
Bercakap kepada Bernama kemudiannya, Zulkornain berkata lima modul daripada MIHRM akan diajar kepada pelajar PBS untuk mendedahkan mereka kepada dunia sebenar.
"Bagaimanapun, kami masih menunggu kelulusan akhir program ini daripada Kementerian Pendidikan Tinggi dan Agensi Kelayakan Malaysia. Kami berharap kelulusan diperoleh menjelang November ini dan program itu dapat diteruskan pada Januari tahun depan," katanya.
PBS, yang dahulu dikenali sebagai Sekolah Pengajian Siswazah Pengurusan merupakan sekolah perniagaan lepasan ijazah swasta terletak di UPM.
Untuk keseimbangan antara teori dan amalan, kursus PBS yang diiktiraf di peringkat antarabangsa dipermudahkan oleh pengamal industri dan ahli akademik.
-- BERNAMA
WATER CRISIS POSES RISKS FOR FOOD AND DRINKS BUSINESSES
LONDON, Sept 27 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Market research company Euromonitor International launched today new research on natural resources and an accompanying white paper "Sustainability and the New Normal for Natural Resources."
According to the white paper, reliable access to natural resources is of critical importance to governments, businesses and consumers. In 2015, the World Economic Forum mentioned water crisis as the number one long-term global threat. Still underestimated by many businesses, water risk is a very serious and complex issue which threatens wildlife, human access to clean water and continuation of business through shortage, flooding and pollution. A well-managed water strategy, conversely, can help build a resilient and innovative business and a strong ethical brand image.
According to the white paper, reliable access to natural resources is of critical importance to governments, businesses and consumers. In 2015, the World Economic Forum mentioned water crisis as the number one long-term global threat. Still underestimated by many businesses, water risk is a very serious and complex issue which threatens wildlife, human access to clean water and continuation of business through shortage, flooding and pollution. A well-managed water strategy, conversely, can help build a resilient and innovative business and a strong ethical brand image.
WATER CRISIS POSES RISKS FOR FOOD AND DRINKS BUSINESSES
LONDON, Sept 27 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Market research company Euromonitor International launched today new research on natural resources and an accompanying white paper "Sustainability and the New Normal for Natural Resources."
According to the white paper, reliable access to natural resources is of critical importance to governments, businesses and consumers. In 2015, the World Economic Forum mentioned water crisis as the number one long-term global threat. Still underestimated by many businesses, water risk is a very serious and complex issue which threatens wildlife, human access to clean water and continuation of business through shortage, flooding and pollution. A well-managed water strategy, conversely, can help build a resilient and innovative business and a strong ethical brand image.
According to the white paper, reliable access to natural resources is of critical importance to governments, businesses and consumers. In 2015, the World Economic Forum mentioned water crisis as the number one long-term global threat. Still underestimated by many businesses, water risk is a very serious and complex issue which threatens wildlife, human access to clean water and continuation of business through shortage, flooding and pollution. A well-managed water strategy, conversely, can help build a resilient and innovative business and a strong ethical brand image.
Tuesday, 27 September 2016
TOSHIBA LAUNCHES THE INDUSTRY'S LEADING-CLASS LOW ON-RESISTANCE N-CHANNEL MOSFETS FOR LOAD SWITCHES IN MOBILE DEVICES
Heat dissipation reduced by 40% compared to Toshiba existing products
TOKYO, Sept 26 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Toshiba Corporation's (TOKYO:6502) Storage & Electronic Devices Solutions Company today announced the launch of N-channel MOSFETs for load switches in mobile devices, including smartphones and tablets, that secure the industry's leading-class[1] low on-resistance. Shipments of the new products start from today.
The new product line-up consists of the 30V "SSM6K513NU" and the 40V "SSM6K514NU". By utilizing Toshiba's latest "U-MOS IX-H series" trench process, the new MOSFETs achieve the industry's leading-class low on-resistance: 6.5mOhm for "SSM6K513NU" and 8.9mOhm for SSM6K514NU". This allows the new products to reduce heat dissipation resulting from turn-on loss by approximately 40% against Toshiba existing products. [2]
TOKYO, Sept 26 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Toshiba Corporation's (TOKYO:6502) Storage & Electronic Devices Solutions Company today announced the launch of N-channel MOSFETs for load switches in mobile devices, including smartphones and tablets, that secure the industry's leading-class[1] low on-resistance. Shipments of the new products start from today.
The new product line-up consists of the 30V "SSM6K513NU" and the 40V "SSM6K514NU". By utilizing Toshiba's latest "U-MOS IX-H series" trench process, the new MOSFETs achieve the industry's leading-class low on-resistance: 6.5mOhm for "SSM6K513NU" and 8.9mOhm for SSM6K514NU". This allows the new products to reduce heat dissipation resulting from turn-on loss by approximately 40% against Toshiba existing products. [2]
HARD ROCK HEALS FOUNDATION DEBUTS ON GLOBAL STAGE
Organization Seeks to Raise $10 Million for Global Music Charities by 2021
ORLANDO, Fla, Sept 26 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hard Rock is aiming to heal the world, one music note at a time. Since opening in 1971, Hard Rock International has been committed to two consistent brand pillars— music and philanthropy. Hard Rock International is combining these two passions with the launch of the Hard Rock Heals Foundation, a global charity that aims to improve lives through the power of music. New Hard Rock Heals Foundation programs include a dedicated merchandise line and Hard Rock Heals Foundation hotel suites that offer a musically enhanced experience. Each of these initiatives implemented at Hard Rock Cafe and Hotel venues will directly benefit the Hard Rock Heals Foundation.
“The creation of Hard Rock Heals Foundation marks the strategic decision for our brand to unite all philanthropic efforts, including global initiatives and local events, under one charity platform to benefit one common goal: making the world a better place through music,” said Kellie Brown, Philanthropy Manager for Hard Rock International. “By the close of 2021, Hard Rock Heals Foundation’s goal is to fundraise a minimum of $10 million for organizations immersed in music philanthropy.”
ORLANDO, Fla, Sept 26 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hard Rock is aiming to heal the world, one music note at a time. Since opening in 1971, Hard Rock International has been committed to two consistent brand pillars— music and philanthropy. Hard Rock International is combining these two passions with the launch of the Hard Rock Heals Foundation, a global charity that aims to improve lives through the power of music. New Hard Rock Heals Foundation programs include a dedicated merchandise line and Hard Rock Heals Foundation hotel suites that offer a musically enhanced experience. Each of these initiatives implemented at Hard Rock Cafe and Hotel venues will directly benefit the Hard Rock Heals Foundation.
“The creation of Hard Rock Heals Foundation marks the strategic decision for our brand to unite all philanthropic efforts, including global initiatives and local events, under one charity platform to benefit one common goal: making the world a better place through music,” said Kellie Brown, Philanthropy Manager for Hard Rock International. “By the close of 2021, Hard Rock Heals Foundation’s goal is to fundraise a minimum of $10 million for organizations immersed in music philanthropy.”
LEADING CONSTRUCTION APP FINALCAD SECURES $20 MILLION SERIES B LED BY SERENA CAPITAL, CAPHORN INVEST AND ASTER CAPITAL
PARIS & SINGAPORE, Sept 26 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- FINALCAD, a global leader in mobile construction apps and predictive analytics for the field, today announced that it has raised $20 million in Series B round led by Serena Capital, Caphorn Invest and Aster Capital. Investment will fuel international business growth, expansion into new sectors and advanced research and development.
The construction industry, currently a $9.5 trillion market expected to nearly double by 2030*, is among the least digitized industries**. “In five years, FINALCAD has responded to tremendous demand for mobile apps for the field, in Europe, Asia and Americas.” said Jimmy Louchart, co-founder and CEO of FINALCAD. “With this new round of funding, FINALCAD is poised to scale for this growing demand happening within a growing global market.”
FINALCAD is planning to use the funding for international business development, as well as expanding new sectors such as civil infrastructures and energy. New funding will also fuel research and development for furthering advanced fields : smart data analytics, artificial intelligence for objects recognition, augmented reality linked to BIM models, digitization of lean construction processes, and open API interoperability.
FINALCAD is planning to use the funding for international business development, as well as expanding new sectors such as civil infrastructures and energy. New funding will also fuel research and development for furthering advanced fields : smart data analytics, artificial intelligence for objects recognition, augmented reality linked to BIM models, digitization of lean construction processes, and open API interoperability.
FEMALE GIANT PANDA BORN AT JAPAN'S ADVENTURE WORLD ON SEPT. 18, 2016, AFTER INTERVAL OF 2 YEARS; 8TH CHILD FOR MOTHER, 14TH FOR FATHER
WAKAYAMA, Japan, Sept 26 (Bernama-AsiaNet) -- After having shown signs of pregnancy for some time, Rauhin, a 16-year-old female giant panda at Adventure World in Shirahama Town, Wakayama Prefecture, western Japan, gave birth to a long-waited baby, a female, at 1:11 a.m. on September 18, 2016. The baby weighed 197 grams at birth. Both mother and child are fine. Rauhin is seen cradling her baby with great care, licking her constantly.
HERBALIFE NUTRITION AND SPECIAL OLYMPICS ANNOUNCE $1 MILLION FITNESS COLLABORATION
LOS ANGELES, Sept 26 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Herbalife (NYSE: HLF), a global nutrition company, today announced a $1 million collaboration with Special Olympics to support the organization's fitness programming around the world, focusing on increasing physical activity and improving nutrition and hydration.
Leveraging Herbalife Nutrition's global team of more than 300 staff scientists and 36 Ph.Ds. specializing in nutrition and sports performance, the Company will lend nutrition expertise and educational content including videos and other materials for coaches, athletes, care givers and the broader Special Olympics community.
Leveraging Herbalife Nutrition's global team of more than 300 staff scientists and 36 Ph.Ds. specializing in nutrition and sports performance, the Company will lend nutrition expertise and educational content including videos and other materials for coaches, athletes, care givers and the broader Special Olympics community.
CYBER SECURITY A TOP CONCERN IN ASIA PACIFIC, SAYS INTERNET SOCIETY SURVEY
Findings indicate that current policies fall short in making people feel protected online
SINGAPORE, Sept 26 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Online security is the area that warrants the most urgent attention from policymakers, according to the recently published Internet Society Survey on Policy Issues in Asia Pacific.
The survey polled almost 2,000 end-users from across the region on their attitudes towards current Internet policy issues. Access is still the primary concern for stakeholders, but Internet security has become top of mind, replacing cloud computing as the second-most followed topic by respondents, as tracked by the annual study. Moreover, 58% of respondents in the 2016 survey thought cybercrime was an issue that needed to be addressed by government, followed by connectivity (47%), data protection (45%) and privacy (44%).
SINGAPORE, Sept 26 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Online security is the area that warrants the most urgent attention from policymakers, according to the recently published Internet Society Survey on Policy Issues in Asia Pacific.
The survey polled almost 2,000 end-users from across the region on their attitudes towards current Internet policy issues. Access is still the primary concern for stakeholders, but Internet security has become top of mind, replacing cloud computing as the second-most followed topic by respondents, as tracked by the annual study. Moreover, 58% of respondents in the 2016 survey thought cybercrime was an issue that needed to be addressed by government, followed by connectivity (47%), data protection (45%) and privacy (44%).
Saturday, 24 September 2016
WOLTERS KLUWER'S ONESUMX WINS BEST INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES SOFTWARE AWARD
LONDON, Sept 23 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Wolters Kluwer offers the best global financial services software according to Corporate Vision magazine. The publication has awarded the firm’s OneSumX suite of solutions its Best International Financial Services Software accolade for 2016 as part of its annual Technology Innovator Awards.
OneSumX provides an ecosystem of complementary and comprehensive solutions and services to manage the intersection governance, finance, risk and compliance (GFRC), increasing organizational profitability, efficiency and growth. OneSumX is used by banks to manage a broad array of regulatory reporting, finance and risk obligations globally.
CONSUMER CARD TRANSACTIONS OVERTAKE CASH PAYMENTS FOR THE FIRST TIME IN 2016
CHICAGO, Sept 23 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Global market research company Euromonitor International released today new consumer finance industry data. According to the new research, consumer card payments will surpass cash payments for the first time in 2016, registering USD $23.1 trillion globally.
Consumer card payments and mobile-commerce will see a 6.6 percent and 23 percent compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from 2016-2021, respectively whereas global cash payments will register a CAGR of 1.3 percent.
Consumer card payments and mobile-commerce will see a 6.6 percent and 23 percent compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from 2016-2021, respectively whereas global cash payments will register a CAGR of 1.3 percent.
Friday, 23 September 2016
FIRST SILK ROAD INT'L CULTURAL EXPO CONCLUDES WITH DUNHUANG DECLARATION
LANZHOU, China, Sept. 22 (Bernama) --
| Delegates from Belt and Road countries signed a declaration in northwest China's Dunhuang City to further cultural exchange as the Silk Road International Cultural Expo concluded on Wednesday. In the Dunhuang Declaration, cultural diversity, equality and inclusiveness are stressed. The signatories agreed to protect historical and cultural heritage, strengthen cultural dialogue at all levels, and promote cultural trade and industry cooperation. According to the organizing committee, 89 agreements relating to cultural industries with a total value of 108 billion yuan (16 billion U.S. dollars) were signed during the two-day expo. Chinese Culture Minister Luo Shugang said the Dunhuang Declaration marked the establishment of a new cultural exchange mechanism within the framework of the Belt and Road Initiative. In addition, Gansu Province, which administers Dunhuang, signed cooperation agreements with a European Parliament cultural commission on the Belt and Road, and the government of Tajikistan. Source: Publicity Team of the Executive Committee for the Silk Road (Dunhuang) International Cultural Expo |
--BERNAMA
TOKYO COMMODITY EXCHANGE (TOCOM) GOES LIVE ON NASDAQ TRADING TECHNOLOGY
The new system is now integrated with Japan Exchange Group's derivative trading (J-GATE)
NEW YORK and TOKYO, Sept 22 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nasdaq, Inc. (Nasdaq:NDAQ) and the Tokyo Commodity Exchange (TOCOM) today announced the successful go-live of TOCOM's new trading system, which is powered by Nasdaq's Genium INET technology, as well as Nasdaq Pre-Trade Risk and SMARTS Market Surveillance solutions. The new system is now fully integrated with the Osaka Exchange's derivatives trading system (J-GATE), which also runs on the same Nasdaq trading technology. This approach of a mutually-shared trading system between two separate exchanges is one of first of its kind in the world. Nasdaq and TOCOM have been technology partners since 2009.
"We would like to express our gratitude and appreciation to our partner Nasdaq who has contributed to the successful integration of TOCOM’s new trading system on OSE’s J-GATE," said Takamichi Hamada, President and CEO of TOCOM. "Through the utilization of the world's most advanced functionality and the capacity of J-GATE, also powered by Nasdaq, the TOCOM market will be able to expand further and it will lead to strengthening the competitiveness of the Japanese commodity market."
NEW YORK and TOKYO, Sept 22 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nasdaq, Inc. (Nasdaq:NDAQ) and the Tokyo Commodity Exchange (TOCOM) today announced the successful go-live of TOCOM's new trading system, which is powered by Nasdaq's Genium INET technology, as well as Nasdaq Pre-Trade Risk and SMARTS Market Surveillance solutions. The new system is now fully integrated with the Osaka Exchange's derivatives trading system (J-GATE), which also runs on the same Nasdaq trading technology. This approach of a mutually-shared trading system between two separate exchanges is one of first of its kind in the world. Nasdaq and TOCOM have been technology partners since 2009.
"We would like to express our gratitude and appreciation to our partner Nasdaq who has contributed to the successful integration of TOCOM’s new trading system on OSE’s J-GATE," said Takamichi Hamada, President and CEO of TOCOM. "Through the utilization of the world's most advanced functionality and the capacity of J-GATE, also powered by Nasdaq, the TOCOM market will be able to expand further and it will lead to strengthening the competitiveness of the Japanese commodity market."
WAREHOUSE TERRADA OFFERING ART SUPPLIES TO LIU XIAODONG
-From Warehouse TERRADA’s art supply lab, PIGMENT to support his artist work -
TOKYO, Sept 22 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Warehouse TERRADA (Shinagawa, Tokyo / CEO: Yoshihisa Nakano) is pleased to announce that PIGMENT, an art supply lab operated by Warehouse TERRADA, is going to offer art supplies to Liu Xiaodong in order to support this world famous painter and his artist work.
Liu Xiaodong is a painter of modern life, whose large-scale works serve as a kind of history painting for the emerging world. He locates the human dimension to such global issues as population displacement, environmental crisis and economic upheaval, but through carefully orchestrated compositions, he walks the line between artifice and reality. PIGMENT, an art supply lab by Warehouse TERRADA is collecting, displaying and selling rare art supplies such as over 4200 colors of pigments and more than 200 antique ink sticks, which is helping artists to find their styles of expression and inspiration. As a part of these contributions, PIGMENT is going to offer its art supplies for Liu Xiaodong's creation in Shanghai starting from September 2016. Warehouse TERRADA is contributing to the development of art and culture through this support.
TOKYO, Sept 22 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Warehouse TERRADA (Shinagawa, Tokyo / CEO: Yoshihisa Nakano) is pleased to announce that PIGMENT, an art supply lab operated by Warehouse TERRADA, is going to offer art supplies to Liu Xiaodong in order to support this world famous painter and his artist work.
Liu Xiaodong is a painter of modern life, whose large-scale works serve as a kind of history painting for the emerging world. He locates the human dimension to such global issues as population displacement, environmental crisis and economic upheaval, but through carefully orchestrated compositions, he walks the line between artifice and reality. PIGMENT, an art supply lab by Warehouse TERRADA is collecting, displaying and selling rare art supplies such as over 4200 colors of pigments and more than 200 antique ink sticks, which is helping artists to find their styles of expression and inspiration. As a part of these contributions, PIGMENT is going to offer its art supplies for Liu Xiaodong's creation in Shanghai starting from September 2016. Warehouse TERRADA is contributing to the development of art and culture through this support.
OVER 100,000 VISITORS EXPECTED AT 2016 ASEAN SKILLS COMPETITION
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SERDANG, Sept 20 (Bernama) -- The 2016 ASEAN Skills Competition (ASC) which
begins on Friday here is expected to attract more than 100,000 visitors. Department of Skill Development director-general Datuk Dr Pang Chau Leong said the National Skills Carnival and Expo (KEKK) would also be held in conjunction with the ASC with various activities, including skill demonstrations, National Robot Challenge, Try A Skill, career fair and auto show. "Malaysia as the host for the 2016 ASC aims to make this ASC edition as the largest exhibition of skills in the region and is targeting 15 gold medals at the event," he said at a press conference here today.
The competition, which will take place from Sept 23-28 at the Malaysia Agro
Exposition Park in Serdang (MAEPS), is also a platform for ASEAN countries participating in the 2017 World Skills Competition in Abu Dhabi. Pang said 266 youths from ASEAN member countries would participate in the competition in which 25 skills will be contested, among them fashion technology, hairdressing, beauty therapy and culinary skills for youth aged 22 years and below. This is the third time Malaysia is hosting the ASC after 1995 and 2008. At the 2014 ASC, Malaysia won nine gold medals. -- BERNAMA |
Thursday, 22 September 2016
BIOLINE LAUNCHES NEW SENSIFAST (TM) LYO-READY NO-ROX MIX
CINCINNATI, Sept 21 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bioline, The PCR Company, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Meridian Bioscience, Inc. (NASDAQ:VIVO), is proud to announce the worldwide release of the SensiFAST Lyo-Ready No-ROX Mix from Bioline to add to the SensiFAST family of real-time PCR products.
Bioline has developed a ready-to-use, lyophilization-compatible qPCR mix, the SensiFAST Lyo-Ready No-ROX Mix. The SensiFAST Lyo-Ready No-ROX Mix has exactly the same fast, highly reproducible performance as the SensiFAST ‘wet’ formulation, however the SensiFAST Lyo-Ready No-ROX Mix can be lyophilized with customer supplied assay-specific primers and probes and stored at room temperature, making it ideal for automated, high throughput systems.
Bioline has developed a ready-to-use, lyophilization-compatible qPCR mix, the SensiFAST Lyo-Ready No-ROX Mix. The SensiFAST Lyo-Ready No-ROX Mix has exactly the same fast, highly reproducible performance as the SensiFAST ‘wet’ formulation, however the SensiFAST Lyo-Ready No-ROX Mix can be lyophilized with customer supplied assay-specific primers and probes and stored at room temperature, making it ideal for automated, high throughput systems.
PURE COMMODITIES USED IN FOOD AND DRINKS GROWS TO 1.2 BILLION TONNES IN 2015
LONDON, Sept 21 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Global market research company Euromonitor International released today new research on ingredients.
According to the new research, a total of 1.2 billion tonnes of pure commodities were used in food and drink applications in 2015, an increase of 2 percent since 2014. This growth is linked to the ongoing health and wellness trend within the global food and drinks market.
Attitude to health continues to evolve in the Americas and Western Europe, where naturally healthy foods are growing at a faster rate than fortified/functional products. “Clean labels remains a dominant trend in food and drinks, and is set to become more important in beauty and personal care,” says John Madden, head of ingredients at Euromonitor International.
Attitude to health continues to evolve in the Americas and Western Europe, where naturally healthy foods are growing at a faster rate than fortified/functional products. “Clean labels remains a dominant trend in food and drinks, and is set to become more important in beauty and personal care,” says John Madden, head of ingredients at Euromonitor International.
HARRIS CAPROCK NAMED BEST IN MARITIME AND ENERGY WIRELESS SOLUTIONS
Highlights:
- Receives TMT News award for contributions to maritime and wireless communications industry
- Highlights exemplary work and technology leadership
- Selected by 136,000 TMT News subscribers and industry professionals
- Receives TMT News award for contributions to maritime and wireless communications industry
- Highlights exemplary work and technology leadership
- Selected by 136,000 TMT News subscribers and industry professionals
HOUSTON, Sept 21 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Harris CapRock Communications has received the TMT News’ 2016 Telecoms Award for its leadership in maritime and energy wireless communications. The TMT News award recognizes service providers and technology innovators in the telecoms sector. The winners were selected by 136,000 subscribers and industry professionals.
“The Maritime and Energy Wireless Solutions award acknowledges Harris CapRock’s contributions to the industry and our ability to deliver advanced communications around the globe,” said Tracey Haslam, president, Harris CapRock. “It is an honor that so many people recognized our organization based on the value of service we provide.”
“The Maritime and Energy Wireless Solutions award acknowledges Harris CapRock’s contributions to the industry and our ability to deliver advanced communications around the globe,” said Tracey Haslam, president, Harris CapRock. “It is an honor that so many people recognized our organization based on the value of service we provide.”
BREXIT PRELIMINARY AFTERSHOCK PROJECTIONS REVEALED BY EUROMONITOR
LONDON, Sept 21 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Market research company Euromonitor International released today new analysis on the potential impact of the Brexit on industries and consumers.
In travel, uncertainty is likely to lead to a reduction in business deals and declines in business travel. While the pound's drop in value makes the UK a more attractive destination for inbound travellers, international holidays would become more expensive to UK travellers, who are more likely to travel domestically.
In travel, uncertainty is likely to lead to a reduction in business deals and declines in business travel. While the pound's drop in value makes the UK a more attractive destination for inbound travellers, international holidays would become more expensive to UK travellers, who are more likely to travel domestically.
FIRST ADVANTAGE VOTED BY HRM ASIA'S READERS AS THE BEST BACKGROUND SCREENING PROVIDER
Wins 44% of the overall vote, in the prestigious
HRM Asia Readers’ Choice Awards 2016, judged by Human Resources professionals
and readers of the HRM Asia Magazine
SINGAPORE, Sept 22 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- First Advantage, a Symphony Technology Group company and the leading global provider of background screening, has won the coveted title of the “Best Background Screening Provider” at the HRM Asia Readers’ Choice Awards in year 2016.
KEIO PLAZA HOTEL TOKYO OFFERS "ALICE IN WONDERLAND"- THEMED SWEETS BUFFET, COCKTAILS AND MENUS
TOKYO, Sept 22 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo (KPH), one of Japan’s most prestigious international hotels located in Shinjuku, Tokyo, will offer special menus based upon the theme of “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland,” the timeless novel written by Lewis Carroll, at three restaurant facilities within our hotel from October 1, 2016 to January 31, 2017. At our all-day dining restaurant, there will be a sweets buffet called “Alice’s Sweets Party,” while our lounge and restaurant feature meal plans that include three-hour fixed price unlimited drink service.
The All Day Dining “Jurin” restaurant will prepare fruit sandwiches patterned after the various suits of playing cards, cream puffs in the image of the twins Tweedle Dee and Tweedle Dum, and a total of 30 different beautiful and delicious desserts for guests to enjoy as part of the dessert buffet. Also, special gifts will be given to guests to who wears clothes and accessories patterned after Lewis’ characters, accentuating the atmosphere of “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland” during this event.
http://mrem.bernama.com/viewsm.php?idm=27565
The All Day Dining “Jurin” restaurant will prepare fruit sandwiches patterned after the various suits of playing cards, cream puffs in the image of the twins Tweedle Dee and Tweedle Dum, and a total of 30 different beautiful and delicious desserts for guests to enjoy as part of the dessert buffet. Also, special gifts will be given to guests to who wears clothes and accessories patterned after Lewis’ characters, accentuating the atmosphere of “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland” during this event.
http://mrem.bernama.com/viewsm.php?idm=27565
Wednesday, 21 September 2016
Ministry staff get cosy corner to brainstorm in
KUALA LUMPUR: As all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy, staff at the Domestic Trade, Co-operatives and Consumerism Ministry’s Kuala Lumpur office will have a space at their workplace to unleash their creativity.
Called the “Ideation Corner”, the space is a cosy, informal area where they can gather to brainstorm ideas.
It was launched by its deputy minister Datuk Henry Sum Agong yesterday.
He said the office setting “is very formal”, more so when the staff have to work during weekends.
“So instead of sitting at their desks, they can sit here,” he said, adding that the corner’s casual ambience would “encourage thinking out of the box”.
The Ideation Corner was also in line with the National Blue Ocean Strategy, he added.
Later, Henry presented an undisclosed financial contribution to two charities, RC Deaf Missions and Sunteck Handicapped Welfare Home.
The funds were collected by the ministry’s Welfare and Sports Club in the Kuala Lumpur office.
RC Deaf Missions co-founder and director Mario Richard Peter thanked the contributors, saying that the money would be used for awareness programmes.
http://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2016/09/22/ministry-staff-get-cosy-corner-to-brainstorm-in/
--THE STAR
THE 3RD SILK ROAD INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL KICKED OFF IN XI'AN
XI'AN, China, Sept. 21, 2016 /Xinhua-AsiaNet/--
On the evening of 19th September, the 3rd Silk Road International Film Festival (SRIFF) kicked off in the ancient city of Xi'an. The five-day film festival will showcase the charms of countries along the Silk Road and serve as an important bridge to promote the integration and development among cultures.
Under the theme of "Film in Development, Culture with Diversity", this year's SRIFF features diverse units including Film Awards, Film Screening, Film Forum, Film Market, Cultural Show and others. The event attracts 676 films from 35 countries including China, Russia, Japan, Germany, South Korea to participate among which Best Drama, Best Documentary Feature, Best Animated Feature, Best Actor, Best Actress and other awards will be selected.
http://mrem.bernama.com/viewsm.php?idm=27562
On the evening of 19th September, the 3rd Silk Road International Film Festival (SRIFF) kicked off in the ancient city of Xi'an. The five-day film festival will showcase the charms of countries along the Silk Road and serve as an important bridge to promote the integration and development among cultures.
Under the theme of "Film in Development, Culture with Diversity", this year's SRIFF features diverse units including Film Awards, Film Screening, Film Forum, Film Market, Cultural Show and others. The event attracts 676 films from 35 countries including China, Russia, Japan, Germany, South Korea to participate among which Best Drama, Best Documentary Feature, Best Animated Feature, Best Actor, Best Actress and other awards will be selected.
http://mrem.bernama.com/viewsm.php?idm=27562
TOSHIBA LAUNCHES 4-PIN SO6 PACKAGE PHOTORELAYS WITH 110 DEGREES CELSIUS MAXIMUM OPERATING TEMPERATURE
TOKYO, Sept 21 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Toshiba Corporation’s (TOKYO: 6502) Storage & Electronic Devices Solutions Company today announced the addition of two new products to its line-up of photorelays for use in measuring equipment, security systems and other applications. The photorelays have 4-pin SO6 packages that can operate at a maximum temperature of 110 degrees Celsius. The new photorelays are halogen-free[1] with a double mold structure guaranteeing isolation voltage of up to 3750 Vrms. Shipments start from today.
“TLP172AM” and “TLP172GM” utilize multi-chip technology and were developed as high spec, pin-compatible versions of Toshiba existing 2.54SOP package products, “TLP172A” and “TLP172G”. A double-mold structure improves minimum voltage isolation to 3750 Vrms against the 1500 Vrms of the current products.
http://mrem.bernama.com/viewsm.php?idm=27560
“TLP172AM” and “TLP172GM” utilize multi-chip technology and were developed as high spec, pin-compatible versions of Toshiba existing 2.54SOP package products, “TLP172A” and “TLP172G”. A double-mold structure improves minimum voltage isolation to 3750 Vrms against the 1500 Vrms of the current products.
http://mrem.bernama.com/viewsm.php?idm=27560
ZHEN-AO TAKES A LEAD IN THE "HEALTHY CHINA" PROGRAMME
Dalian, China, Sept. 21, 2016 /Xinhua-AsiaNet/--
Nuclein, now known as nucleic acid, was first found in cell nucleus by the Swiss biologist Friedrich Miescher in 1868. Later, in 1953, British biophysicist Francis Crick and American biochemist James Watson discovered the double helix model of DNA structure and pushed the nuclide research to a new stage, which ushered a new era of life science.
It was ZHEN-AO that first introduced nucleic acid to civilian use in China. ZHEN-AO, established in 1996 and based in ZHEN-AO Bio Valley, is located in Dalian Advanced Equipment Manufacturing Zone with an area of 38,000 square meters and a total investment over 2.2 billion yuan.
http://mrem.bernama.com/viewsm.php?idm=27559
Nuclein, now known as nucleic acid, was first found in cell nucleus by the Swiss biologist Friedrich Miescher in 1868. Later, in 1953, British biophysicist Francis Crick and American biochemist James Watson discovered the double helix model of DNA structure and pushed the nuclide research to a new stage, which ushered a new era of life science.
It was ZHEN-AO that first introduced nucleic acid to civilian use in China. ZHEN-AO, established in 1996 and based in ZHEN-AO Bio Valley, is located in Dalian Advanced Equipment Manufacturing Zone with an area of 38,000 square meters and a total investment over 2.2 billion yuan.
http://mrem.bernama.com/viewsm.php?idm=27559
GLOBAL DELEGATES GATHER FOR SILK ROAD CULTURAL EXCHANGE
LANZHOU, China, Sept 20 (Bernama-AsiaNet) -- Delegations from 85 countries, five international organizations and 66 overseas institutions will attend the Silk Road International Cultural Expo in northwest China's Dunhuang City, Gansu Province from Tuesday.
According to deputy director of the expo Liang Yanshun, a summit conference, five sub-forums and five special forums will be held during the two days of the event to come up with constructive suggestions on cultural exchange and intergovernmental cooperation.
According to deputy director of the expo Liang Yanshun, a summit conference, five sub-forums and five special forums will be held during the two days of the event to come up with constructive suggestions on cultural exchange and intergovernmental cooperation.
TOSHIBA'S NEW SINGLE-CHIP LOW PIN-COUNT MCU REALIZES MULTIPLE MOTOR CONTROL
TOKYO, Sept 20 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Toshiba Corporation's (TOKYO:6502) Storage & Electronic Devices Solutions Company today announced that it has developed a new group of microcontrollers, "M4K group" that allow a single-chip with a low pin-count (32 to 64 pins) to control multiple motors. The MK4 group is the second offering in Toshiba’s TXZ™ family of high-speed, low power consumption microcontrollers that incorporate the ARM® Cortex®-M core, and sample shipments of 13 products will start in October.
As energy saving regulations are gradually tightened and products continue to be miniaturized, demand is increasing for microcontrollers (MCUs) with low pin-count that can efficiently control multiple motors.
THE ROHATYN GROUP OPENS OFFICE IN SEOUL KOREA
Firm Deepens Private Equity Presence in Asia
NEW YORK, Sept 21 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- The Rohatyn Group (“TRG”), a leading emerging markets asset management firm, today announced that it has opened a new office in Seoul, Korea, the firm’s 15th office worldwide. The office will be dedicated to pursuing domestic private equity opportunities in Korea, which complement TRG’s existing investment capabilities in Asia, including private equity, real estate, infrastructure and fixed income.
TRG Partner, Chris Seaver, said, “Establishing a formal presence in Korea is the logical extension of our Asia private equity strategy. Korea is an appealing diversification alternative for investors whose private equity portfolios are heavily weighted towards the U.S. and Europe. Moreover, Korea’s sound and predictable regulatory environment, proven examples of successful exits, and active local LP base add to the attractiveness of the country.”
http://mrem.bernama.com/viewsm.php?idm=27551
NEW YORK, Sept 21 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- The Rohatyn Group (“TRG”), a leading emerging markets asset management firm, today announced that it has opened a new office in Seoul, Korea, the firm’s 15th office worldwide. The office will be dedicated to pursuing domestic private equity opportunities in Korea, which complement TRG’s existing investment capabilities in Asia, including private equity, real estate, infrastructure and fixed income.
TRG Partner, Chris Seaver, said, “Establishing a formal presence in Korea is the logical extension of our Asia private equity strategy. Korea is an appealing diversification alternative for investors whose private equity portfolios are heavily weighted towards the U.S. and Europe. Moreover, Korea’s sound and predictable regulatory environment, proven examples of successful exits, and active local LP base add to the attractiveness of the country.”
http://mrem.bernama.com/viewsm.php?idm=27551
Tuesday, 20 September 2016
INTERNATIONAL SHORT FILM FESTIVAL -- SHORT SHORTS FILM FESTIVAL & ASIA 2016
TOKYO, Sept. 20, 2016 /Kyodo JBN-AsiaNet/ --
- Full Video for Symposium Focusing on Southeast Asian Film Industry "Now" Available Online -
Short Shorts Film Festival & Asia (SSFF & ASIA), a film festival qualifying for the annual Academy Awards (R) and one of Asia's largest international short film festivals, has joined hands again this year with the Japan Foundation Asia Center, which carries out various cultural exchange projects with the objective of fostering mutual understanding between Japan and other Asian nations, to establish a symposium program and screen short films that focus on Southeast Asia. Last year, we introduced the first video of a symposium featuring film professionals from Indonesia, Cambodia, Singapore and Laos. |
VIPTELA TO DISCUSS RISE OF SD-WAN IN APAC AT WAN SUMMIT SINGAPORE
Idris Vasi will join Expert Panel and Present Use Cases that Illustrate how SD-WAN is Displacing Traditional MPLS Networks
SINGAPORE, Sept 19 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Viptela
| WHO: | Idris Vasi is Managing Director Asia-Pac at Viptela, a leading provider of Software-Defined WAN technology. Mr. Vasi has over 25 years of experience in leading both startups and multinational corporations. Prior to joining Viptela, he was the VP/GM APAC for Mavenir/Mitel and before that, CEO of DST, Brunei's leading 3G/4G Mobile and Pay-TV Operator. Earlier, he was SVP Sales and Alliances for Ordyn Technologies and with Cisco for 11 years where he held a number of senior management roles in both the U.S. and Singapore. | ||||
| WHAT: | The 10 year dominance of the all-MPLS WAN is waning and hybrid network solutions that incorporate dedicated Internet access and business broadband are becoming increasingly more common. This expert panel of carriers, vendors and end-users will discuss how and why they transitioned traffic from MPLS to the Internet, the challenges faced, including APAC regional hurdles, as well as lessons learned and best practices developed. They will also discuss: | ||||
| -- The challenges enterprises encounter when transitioning from MPLS to a hybrid WAN | |||||
| -- Cost savings achieved by moving to a hybrid WAN and the impact on traffic prioritization and SLAs | |||||
| -- The impact of SD-WAN, including increases in savings, throughput and reliability | |||||
| -- Implications for network security in hybrid WANs | |||||
| -- APAC-specific considerations and challenges, including ISP broadband adequacy, cost, and service reliability in certain countries - and the challenges with equipment/service rollouts and ensuring a unified service across multiple countries given fractured regulatory environments | |||||
LILEE SYSTEMS ANNOUNCES BREAKTHROUGH FOG COMPUTING GATEWAYS AND CLOUD NETWORK SOLUTION FOR DISTRIBUTED, MOBILE, AND INDUSTRIAL ENTERPRISE ENVIRONMENTS
SAN JOSE, Calif., Sept 19 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- LILEE Systems, provider of advanced mobile connectivity solutions and emerging innovator in cloud-based network solutions, announced today its new platform for mobile and fixed distributed enterprises, such as bus fleets and retail franchises, which includes multiple first-to-market capabilities. LILEE's TransAir™ STS series gateways and T-Cloud platform enable organizations to more rapidly and reliably network, track, control and interact with their mobile and fixed assets to improve operations and reduce costs.
LILEE STS gateways offer multiple wired and wireless connectivity options and are installed In distributed assets, such as a bus or retail store. They include an onboard application engine that enables enterprise applications to run in a fog-computing architecture; i.e., integrating on-site and in-cloud computing. LILEE T-Cloud is a cloud-based solution that provides network management, autoprovisioning and the ability for third-party software providers to integrate with STS gateways. Connection to T-Cloud, via LTE-A, Wi-Fi or Ethernet, allows operators continuous remote access to IoT data, analytics, and the ability to perform critical asset management functions including zero-touch on-board application upgrades and configuration.
LILEE STS gateways offer multiple wired and wireless connectivity options and are installed In distributed assets, such as a bus or retail store. They include an onboard application engine that enables enterprise applications to run in a fog-computing architecture; i.e., integrating on-site and in-cloud computing. LILEE T-Cloud is a cloud-based solution that provides network management, autoprovisioning and the ability for third-party software providers to integrate with STS gateways. Connection to T-Cloud, via LTE-A, Wi-Fi or Ethernet, allows operators continuous remote access to IoT data, analytics, and the ability to perform critical asset management functions including zero-touch on-board application upgrades and configuration.
TA ASSOCIATES ANNOUNCES SIGNIFICANT INVESTMENT IN RADIXX INTERNATIONAL
BOSTON, Sept 20
(Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- TA Associates, a leading global growth private
equity firm, today announced it has completed a significant investment in
Radixx International, Inc., an industry-leading provider of travel distribution
and passenger service system software for airline reservations, distribution
and merchandising. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Monday, 19 September 2016
SAP AND NTT ENHANCE GLOBAL PARTNERSHIP
IoT Solution development to support safety operation of transportation industry
TOKYO, Sept 15 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- SAP SE (NYSE:SAP) and Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation (NTT) (NYSE:NTT) announced today its partnership enhancement in ‘Co-Innovation’, ‘Cross-Selling of Solutions’ and ‘Global Reference’.
SAP and NTT are collaborating by integrating cutting-edge technologies. As the first project of this initiative, to support safety operation of the transportation industry, the two companies have developed a solution combining SAP’s Connected Transportation Safety (CTS) solutions, which collects and analyzes vehicle related data, with NTT’s hitoe®, sensing fabric jointly developed with Toray Industries, and NTT IoT analytics platform, which provides driver’s biological data including heart rate and mental fatigue estimate, the project aims to provide more accurate and real-time information about vehicle and driver’s condition.
SAP and NTT are collaborating by integrating cutting-edge technologies. As the first project of this initiative, to support safety operation of the transportation industry, the two companies have developed a solution combining SAP’s Connected Transportation Safety (CTS) solutions, which collects and analyzes vehicle related data, with NTT’s hitoe®, sensing fabric jointly developed with Toray Industries, and NTT IoT analytics platform, which provides driver’s biological data including heart rate and mental fatigue estimate, the project aims to provide more accurate and real-time information about vehicle and driver’s condition.
SECOND GLOBAL NCD ALLIANCE FORUM TO BE HELD IN SHARJAH, UAE IN DECEMBER 2017
On the side lines of the 71st UN General Assembly in New York
NEW YORK, Sept 19 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- The NCD Alliance yesterday evening announced that the second Global NCD Alliance Forum will take place on 9-11 December 2017 in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates (UAE).
The announcement was made at a high-level dinner taking place on the side lines of the 71st UN General Assembly in New York, entitled “Looking Ahead to 2018: Continued Momentum on NCDs to Drive Progress”.
XURA APPOINTS RONALD J. DE LANGE TO ITS BOARD OF DIRECTORS
WAKEFIELD, Mass., Sept 15 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Xura, Inc., a leading provider of digital communications services, today announced the appointment of Ronald J. de Lange to its Board of Directors, effective immediately.
With a wealth of experience and more than 36 years in the telecommunications industry, Ronald served as President and CEO of Tekelec, Inc., a leading global networking software company focused on enabling people and devices to talk, text, and access the internet globally. Ronald held this position from 2011 to 2013, where he was instrumental in executing on the company's strategic growth plans and enabling next-generation service provider initiatives.
With a wealth of experience and more than 36 years in the telecommunications industry, Ronald served as President and CEO of Tekelec, Inc., a leading global networking software company focused on enabling people and devices to talk, text, and access the internet globally. Ronald held this position from 2011 to 2013, where he was instrumental in executing on the company's strategic growth plans and enabling next-generation service provider initiatives.
TOSHIBA ANNOUNCES INDUSTRY'S FIRST QI V1.2 CERTIFIED 15W WIRELESS POWER RECEIVER IC
TOKYO, Sept 19
(Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Toshiba
Corporation (TOKYO:6502) today
announced that its wireless power receiver IC, “TC7766WBG” has been certified
as Qi[1] v1.2 EPP (Extended Power Profile) compliant by the
Wireless Power Consortium (WPC). TC7766WBG is the only 15W Qi certified
receiver IC in the industry[2].
TC7766WBG also has the smallest package[2] of any Qi v1.2 compliant one-chip receiver, which contributes to the easy realization of compact Qi v1.2 receiver systems. In addition, by accessing the TC7766WBG registers via I2C interface[3], the TC7766WBG provides the flexible control and system design.
COLLIERS INTERNATIONAL APPOINTS CANADA'S FORMER PRIME MINISTER STEPHEN HARPER TO ITS BOARD OF DIRECTORS
TORONTO, Sept 19
(Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Colliers International Group Inc. (NASDAQ:CIGI) (TSX:CIG)
(“Colliers”) today announced the appointment of the Right Honourable Stephen
Harper, P.C. to its Board of Directors, effective immediately.
Mr. Harper recently retired as a Member of Parliament following an esteemed career in elected politics. From 2006 to 2015, Mr. Harper served as Canada’s 22nd Prime Minister, during which time he was responsible for a variety of achievements, including entering into numerous international free trade agreements and the successful shepherding of the Canadian economy through the 2008 global financial crisis. Mr. Harper was the first Prime Minister to lead the modern Conservative Party of Canada since its formation, and was the longest serving Conservative Prime Minister since Sir John A. Macdonald, Canada’s first Prime Minister.
Sunday, 18 September 2016
VERB LEVERAGES GAMIFICATION TO TEACH PEOPLE HOW TO TRADE WHILE AWARDING REAL CASH
The VERB app awards performing users with $1,000 in real cash and empowers them to learn how to trade in a virtual market with fun interactive games while challenging their friends.
BOCA RATON, Fla., Sept 14 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- VERB, a mobile fintech company, announced today that their VERB app waitlist is officially open to the public and waitlist users will have a chance to win the 2017 VIP trip toTHE BIG GAME MMXVII in Houston, Texas. VERB is set to launch the first mobile app that gamifies the US Stock Market with a mission of educating and creating a successful trading community.
“There are three major reasons why people are not investing in the stock market; they don’t know how, they’re scared and they don’t have any money. VERB addresses these obstacles by allowing users to Play, Learn, Socialize and Earn Real Cash.” says Krista Peterson, Co-Founder/COO.
BOCA RATON, Fla., Sept 14 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- VERB, a mobile fintech company, announced today that their VERB app waitlist is officially open to the public and waitlist users will have a chance to win the 2017 VIP trip toTHE BIG GAME MMXVII in Houston, Texas. VERB is set to launch the first mobile app that gamifies the US Stock Market with a mission of educating and creating a successful trading community.
“There are three major reasons why people are not investing in the stock market; they don’t know how, they’re scared and they don’t have any money. VERB addresses these obstacles by allowing users to Play, Learn, Socialize and Earn Real Cash.” says Krista Peterson, Co-Founder/COO.
Saturday, 17 September 2016
NACD, RIDGE GLOBAL, AND THE SOFTWARE ENGINEERING INSTITUTE AT CARNEGIE MELLON UNIVERSITY ANNOUNCE CYBER-RISK OVERSIGHT PROGRAM FOR CORPORATE DIRECTORS
Online program will confer first-ever cybersecurity oversight certificate to board members
WASHINGTON, Sept 15 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- With the critical issue of cyber-risk oversight at the top of every board’s agenda, the National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD), Ridge Global, and the CERT Division of the Software Engineering Institute at Carnegie Mellon University today announced the development of the first-ever NACD Cyber-Risk Oversight Program for corporate directors, which confers the CERT Certificate in Cybersecurity Oversight.
The program brings together the professional-development capabilities of NACD, the standard setter for responsible board leadership; Ridge Global’s experience supporting C-suite executives and board leaders; and the deep cyber-technical expertise of the world-renowned SEI CERT Division to deliver a cyber education and resource program that addresses the specific cyber-risk oversight responsibilities of board members and executives.
WASHINGTON, Sept 15 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- With the critical issue of cyber-risk oversight at the top of every board’s agenda, the National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD), Ridge Global, and the CERT Division of the Software Engineering Institute at Carnegie Mellon University today announced the development of the first-ever NACD Cyber-Risk Oversight Program for corporate directors, which confers the CERT Certificate in Cybersecurity Oversight.
The program brings together the professional-development capabilities of NACD, the standard setter for responsible board leadership; Ridge Global’s experience supporting C-suite executives and board leaders; and the deep cyber-technical expertise of the world-renowned SEI CERT Division to deliver a cyber education and resource program that addresses the specific cyber-risk oversight responsibilities of board members and executives.
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