LONGMEN, China, Aug. 30, 2017 /Xinhua-AsiaNet/--
Longmen, a mountainous county with beautiful scenery, a blend of civilization and ancient culture, has become a good example of high quality living circle based on the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area to build up an artsy place. Blessed with green vacation, healthy hot spring, pastoral scenery and folk customs, the flourishing tourism opens a new window for the county development. According to statistics, the annual tourism revenue of Longmen reached 4.93 billion RMB in 2016, with a year-on-year growth of 34.3%.
Subordinated to Guangdong province, Longmen, a historical county lying in the core zone of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, is known as "an oasis on the Tropic of Cancer". As a mountainous county with hills accounted for more than 73% of the total area, and the forest coverage rate of 76.6%, Longmen enjoys the names of "the most beautiful cultural and ecological tourism county" and "hometown of Chinese folk culture and art", and is one of the best areas in the Pearl River Delta in terms of ecological environment. All these culture evolutions have been significantly marked down by the farmer painting.
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Thursday 31 August 2017
Wednesday 30 August 2017
MHIET RECEIVES ORDER FOR 147 DIESEL GENSETS TO SERVE AS STAND-ALONE POWER SYSTEMS IN INDONESIA
-- Units Destined for 22 Districts on Kalimantan and Sulawesi --
TOKYO, Aug 30 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Engine & Turbocharger, Ltd. (MHIET), a Group company of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) (TOKYO:7011), has received an order for 147 units of its MGS Series gensets, the core lineup in the company’s diesel power plant offerings, from PT PLN (Persero), a state-owned electricity provider in Indonesia. The gensets are to serve as stand-alone power systems, a mode of power supply especially useful in Indonesia, a country comprising thousands of islands. Plans call for the units to progressively go into service in 22 districts of Kalimantan and Sulawesi by mid-2018.
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TOKYO, Aug 30 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Engine & Turbocharger, Ltd. (MHIET), a Group company of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) (TOKYO:7011), has received an order for 147 units of its MGS Series gensets, the core lineup in the company’s diesel power plant offerings, from PT PLN (Persero), a state-owned electricity provider in Indonesia. The gensets are to serve as stand-alone power systems, a mode of power supply especially useful in Indonesia, a country comprising thousands of islands. Plans call for the units to progressively go into service in 22 districts of Kalimantan and Sulawesi by mid-2018.
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ICE FUTURES SINGAPORE ANNOUNCES SINOPAC AS NEW EXCHANGE MEMBER
SINGAPORE, Aug 30 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Intercontinental Exchange (NYSE:ICE), a leading operator of global network of exchanges and clearing houses and provider of global data and listing services, today announced that SinoPac has been approved as a member of ICE Futures Singapore, effective immediately.
SinoPac Futures Corporation, a subsidiary of SinoPac Holdings, was founded in 1994 and specializes in conducting futures transactions for both itself and its clients.
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SinoPac Futures Corporation, a subsidiary of SinoPac Holdings, was founded in 1994 and specializes in conducting futures transactions for both itself and its clients.
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A.M. BEST COMMENTS ON CREDIT RATINGS OF FIRST CAPITAL INSURANCE LIMITED
SINGAPORE, Aug 30 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- A.M. Best has commented that the Financial Strength Rating of A (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “a” of First Capital Insurance Limited (First Capital) (Singapore) remain unchanged following the recent announcement that the company will be acquired.
Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Company, Limited will acquire a 97.7% stake in First Capital from Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited. Funding for the acquisition is expected to come from cash-on-hand. First Capital’s day-to-day operations are likely to continue as normal in the near term.
The transaction remains subject to regulatory approval and is expected to close in the first quarter of 2018. A.M. Best will continue to hold discussions with management and shareholders of the company to monitor the acquisition progress.
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Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Company, Limited will acquire a 97.7% stake in First Capital from Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited. Funding for the acquisition is expected to come from cash-on-hand. First Capital’s day-to-day operations are likely to continue as normal in the near term.
The transaction remains subject to regulatory approval and is expected to close in the first quarter of 2018. A.M. Best will continue to hold discussions with management and shareholders of the company to monitor the acquisition progress.
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Tuesday 29 August 2017
SUNDANCE ENERGY AUSTRALIA LIMITED PROVIDES PRODUCTION UPDATE FOLLOWING HURRICANE HARVEY
DENVER, Aug 29 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sundance Energy Australia Limited (ASX:SEA) (NASDAQ:SNDE) (“Sundance” or the “Company”), a U.S. onshore oil and gas exploration and production company focused in the Eagle Ford in South Texas, shut in approximately 75% of its Eagle Ford production on Friday, August 25, 2017 in the United States to ensure the safety its local employees and protect from potential environmental and equipment damage due to Hurricane Harvey. Forecasted high winds of over 140 miles per hour and over 40 inches of rain are expected to cause catastrophic flooding. The hurricane has caused the majority of midstream and downstream natural gas and crude oil infrastructure to be shut down across the Texas Gulf Coast.
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PALO ALTO STARTUP 8TH WALL LAUNCHES CROSS-PLATFORM TOOLS FOR MOBILE AR
8th Wall XR provides a single solution for developing AR apps on all iOS and Android phones
PALO ALTO, Calif., Aug. 29 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 8th Wall, Inc. announced today 8th Wall XR, the world's first Augmented Reality (AR) platform that works on all commonly available iOS and Android phones and integrates seamlessly with ARKit (Apple) and Tango (Google).
A photo accompanying this announcement is available at http://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/51163dc6-2e25-4f8d-a653-d797786f1e26
Founded in August 2016, 8th Wall is a Palo Alto startup made up of an all-star team of ex-Google and Facebook engineers with extensive experience in computer vision, machine learning and product development. Passionate about AR, the team believes that the shift to widespread AR adoption will start with today's mobile phones. As a result they have been working on a suite of native tools that make it effortless to develop AR applications for mobile.
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PALO ALTO, Calif., Aug. 29 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 8th Wall, Inc. announced today 8th Wall XR, the world's first Augmented Reality (AR) platform that works on all commonly available iOS and Android phones and integrates seamlessly with ARKit (Apple) and Tango (Google).
A photo accompanying this announcement is available at http://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/51163dc6-2e25-4f8d-a653-d797786f1e26
Founded in August 2016, 8th Wall is a Palo Alto startup made up of an all-star team of ex-Google and Facebook engineers with extensive experience in computer vision, machine learning and product development. Passionate about AR, the team believes that the shift to widespread AR adoption will start with today's mobile phones. As a result they have been working on a suite of native tools that make it effortless to develop AR applications for mobile.
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ESRI'S ARCGIS HUB SHINES IN GEOSMART ASIA 2017
With an increasing number of cities worldwide adopting Esri's ArcGIS Hub, the concept is expected to usher in a new wave of Smart Cities in Asia.
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 28 (Bernama) -- Today, cities account for more than 50 per cent of the world's population and produce 80 per cent of global Gross Domestic Product. By 2045, this figure is expected to grow by a further 1.5 times.
According to Brett Dixon, General Manager of Esri Asia Pacific, a growth pattern like this clearly indicates that the future sustainability of our communities depends on smarter governed cities.
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 28 (Bernama) -- Today, cities account for more than 50 per cent of the world's population and produce 80 per cent of global Gross Domestic Product. By 2045, this figure is expected to grow by a further 1.5 times.
According to Brett Dixon, General Manager of Esri Asia Pacific, a growth pattern like this clearly indicates that the future sustainability of our communities depends on smarter governed cities.
Monday 28 August 2017
USERS RECOMMEND HMINERS MINING RIGS FOR FAST AND GUARANTEED ROI
Hminers, a trusted manufacturer of cryptocurrency mining products, has recently hit the headlines with their three multi-algorithm mining rigs. Numerous users have already recommended these products for a guaranteed return on investment within less than a month.
MIAMI, Aug 28 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hminers continues to strengthen their position in the rapidly growing global industry for cryptocurrencies, with their advanced range of mining rigs. Within a relatively short lifespan in the highly competitive market, three extremely efficient mining rigs from the company have received a promising response from several users. These users suggest that the mining rigs from www.Hminers.com have provided them fast and guaranteed return on their investment.
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MIAMI, Aug 28 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hminers continues to strengthen their position in the rapidly growing global industry for cryptocurrencies, with their advanced range of mining rigs. Within a relatively short lifespan in the highly competitive market, three extremely efficient mining rigs from the company have received a promising response from several users. These users suggest that the mining rigs from www.Hminers.com have provided them fast and guaranteed return on their investment.
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A.M. BEST REVISES OUTLOOKS TO STABLE FOR PVI REINSURANCE JOINT-STOCK CORPORATION
SINGAPORE, Aug 28 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- A.M. Best has revised the outlooks to stable from positive and affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of B+ (Good) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “bbb-” of PVI Reinsurance Joint-stock Corporation (PVI Re) (Vietnam).
In April 2013, A.M. Best revised the outlooks to positive from stable in consideration of plans for capital injections into PVI Re. Since then, the company’s capital position has been well below the levels presented originally. The company’s presence in Vietnam’s reinsurance market remains limited, and it relies significantly on its sister company, PVI Insurance Corporation (PVI Insurance), for business volumes. At the same time, the environment for oil- and gas-related insurance business has become increasingly challenging due to low energy prices. The revision of the outlooks to stable from positive reflects these developments.
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In April 2013, A.M. Best revised the outlooks to positive from stable in consideration of plans for capital injections into PVI Re. Since then, the company’s capital position has been well below the levels presented originally. The company’s presence in Vietnam’s reinsurance market remains limited, and it relies significantly on its sister company, PVI Insurance Corporation (PVI Insurance), for business volumes. At the same time, the environment for oil- and gas-related insurance business has become increasingly challenging due to low energy prices. The revision of the outlooks to stable from positive reflects these developments.
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Friday 25 August 2017
WEWORK RECEIVES $4.4 BILLION INVESTMENT FROM SOFTBANK GROUP AND SOFTBANK VISION FUND
NEW YORK, Aug 25 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Today, WeWork Companies (“WeWork”) announced an agreement for a $4.4 billion investment from the SoftBank Group (“SoftBank”) and the SoftBank Vision Fund (“Vision Fund”).
This investment will accelerate WeWork’s ability to connect more people to WeWork's global community, which currently stands at approximately 150,000 members, as well as further expand WeWork’s physical presence across the globe.
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This investment will accelerate WeWork’s ability to connect more people to WeWork's global community, which currently stands at approximately 150,000 members, as well as further expand WeWork’s physical presence across the globe.
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GRAMINEX L.L.C. OPENS NEW OFFICE IN SEOUL, KOREA, GRAMINEX KOREA CO., LTD.
SAGINAW, Mich., Aug 25 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Graminex® LLC, producer of Graminex® Flower Pollen Extracts™, is pleased to announce the opening of Graminex® Korea Co., Ltd. Sun-Ho Frank Kim, Ph.D. has been appointed Managing Director of the local office in Seoul, Korea.
Dr. Sun-Ho Frank Kim has extensive international experience in the pharmaceutical, dietary supplement and food industries. Prior to joining Graminex®, Dr. Sun-Ho Frank Kim, held the position of Director at Kunpoong Bio, Branch Manager at US based TSI Health Science and Business Executive Advisor at CJ CheilJedang, developing and implementing sales and marketing strategies. Additionally, Dr. Sun-Ho Frank Kim, brings his scientific background and KFDA experience to Graminex®. Dr. Sun-Ho Frank Kim earned a Doctor of Science degree in Biomaterial Sciences from Yonsei University, Korea.
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Dr. Sun-Ho Frank Kim has extensive international experience in the pharmaceutical, dietary supplement and food industries. Prior to joining Graminex®, Dr. Sun-Ho Frank Kim, held the position of Director at Kunpoong Bio, Branch Manager at US based TSI Health Science and Business Executive Advisor at CJ CheilJedang, developing and implementing sales and marketing strategies. Additionally, Dr. Sun-Ho Frank Kim, brings his scientific background and KFDA experience to Graminex®. Dr. Sun-Ho Frank Kim earned a Doctor of Science degree in Biomaterial Sciences from Yonsei University, Korea.
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Thursday 24 August 2017
INTERNATIONAL BODY POSITIVE MENTOR, ARABELLA S. RUBY, LAUNCHES NEW FASHION COLLECTION UNDER THE XEHAR BRAND, ARABELLA BY XEHAR
Xehar’s successful ambassador marketing campaign continues to drive online sales while spreading body positive messages among millennials around the world
PLAYA VISTA, Calif., Aug 24 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today Xehar launches their newest collection Arabella by Xehar, an edgy and contemporary plus size fashion line targeting progressive millennials. High demand for Xehar’s custom clothing lines can be seen by the recent collection Laura by Xehar, which sold out in a record 10 days. Xehar has developed a proven method in creating collections inspired by Body Positive Mentors who have a significant social media following.
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PLAYA VISTA, Calif., Aug 24 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today Xehar launches their newest collection Arabella by Xehar, an edgy and contemporary plus size fashion line targeting progressive millennials. High demand for Xehar’s custom clothing lines can be seen by the recent collection Laura by Xehar, which sold out in a record 10 days. Xehar has developed a proven method in creating collections inspired by Body Positive Mentors who have a significant social media following.
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A.M. BEST AFFIRMS CREDIT RATINGS OF EQ INSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED
SINGAPORE, Aug 24 (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 EQ Insurance Company Limited (EQ) (Singapore). The outlook of these Credit Ratings (ratings) is stable.
The ratings reflect EQ’s adequate risk-adjusted capitalization, which has benefited from capital injections by its parent company, Citystate Capital Asia Pte. Ltd. EQ’s capital position grew by a cumulative average of approximately 7% in the five years ending Dec. 31, 2016. Its risk-adjusted capitalization is supported by low underwriting leverage and prudent investments that are held predominantly in cash and bonds.
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The ratings reflect EQ’s adequate risk-adjusted capitalization, which has benefited from capital injections by its parent company, Citystate Capital Asia Pte. Ltd. EQ’s capital position grew by a cumulative average of approximately 7% in the five years ending Dec. 31, 2016. Its risk-adjusted capitalization is supported by low underwriting leverage and prudent investments that are held predominantly in cash and bonds.
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A.M. BEST AFFIRMS CREDIT RATINGS OF ROYAL INSURANCE CORPORATION OF BHUTAN LIMITED
SINGAPORE, Aug 24 (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 Royal Insurance Corporation of Bhutan Limited (RICB) (Bhutan). The outlook of these Credit Ratings (ratings) is stable.
The ratings reflect RICB’s adequate risk-adjusted capitalization, established business profile within its domestic market and track record of strong operating performance. RICB is the larger of the two insurance companies in Bhutan, holding a dominant share of the country’s non-life market and a monopoly in its life insurance market.
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The ratings reflect RICB’s adequate risk-adjusted capitalization, established business profile within its domestic market and track record of strong operating performance. RICB is the larger of the two insurance companies in Bhutan, holding a dominant share of the country’s non-life market and a monopoly in its life insurance market.
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Wednesday 23 August 2017
NASDAQ OFFERS PROPRIETARY U.S. EQUITY DATA FEEDS FROM EQUINIX DATA CENTER IN LONDON
NEW YORK and LONDON, Aug 23 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nasdaq, Inc. (Nasdaq:NDAQ) has announced the availability of proprietary U.S. equity feeds from Equinix’s London International Business Exchange™ (IBX®) data center — LD4 — located in Slough, U.K. As part of Nasdaq’s efforts to bring U.S proprietary equities data to a larger audience, Nasdaq now offers Nasdaq TotalView and Nasdaq Basic from LD4. Nasdaq Basic combines Nasdaq Best Bid and Offer (QBBO), with either Nasdaq Last Sale (NLS), or Nasdaq Last Sale Plus (NLS Plus).
“We continue to focus on working closely with our clients around the world in order to help them gain secure, efficient access to our markets,” said Jeff Kimsey, Head of Global Data Products, Nasdaq. “Buy-and sell-side clients based in the U.K. can now access our U.S. data products directly from the exchange through the Equinix LD4 data center.”
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“We continue to focus on working closely with our clients around the world in order to help them gain secure, efficient access to our markets,” said Jeff Kimsey, Head of Global Data Products, Nasdaq. “Buy-and sell-side clients based in the U.K. can now access our U.S. data products directly from the exchange through the Equinix LD4 data center.”
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MANUPORT LOGISTICS USES DESCARTES FOR SOLAS COMPLIANCE
LIER, Belgium, Aug 23 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Descartes Systems Group (Nasdaq:DSGX) (TSX:DSG), the global leader in uniting logistics-intensive businesses in commerce, announced that Manuport Logistics in Belgium is using the Descartes Verified Gross Mass™ (Descartes VGM™) solution to help its customers comply with the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) regulations for container weight requirements.
“The long-standing relationship Manuport has with Descartes played an important role in our selection of the Descartes VGM solution; however, it was the rapid implementation capabilities that really differentiated Descartes,” said Luc Geerts, Strategic Accounts Manager at Manuport Logistics. “In addition, Descartes has an impressive track record in networked communication and the Descartes VGM solution uses a similar Descartes standard message format as we do for managing shipments. In the maritime industry where messaging standards are limited, Descartes greatly simplifies the process of communicating with different stakeholders in our supply chain.”
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“The long-standing relationship Manuport has with Descartes played an important role in our selection of the Descartes VGM solution; however, it was the rapid implementation capabilities that really differentiated Descartes,” said Luc Geerts, Strategic Accounts Manager at Manuport Logistics. “In addition, Descartes has an impressive track record in networked communication and the Descartes VGM solution uses a similar Descartes standard message format as we do for managing shipments. In the maritime industry where messaging standards are limited, Descartes greatly simplifies the process of communicating with different stakeholders in our supply chain.”
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Green City Experts To Discuss Benefits On Green Technology Application In Business
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 23 (Bernama) -- Green city experts from the United Nations and the Southeast Asian region will share and discuss the benefits, challenges, pragmatism and potential of building zero waste and zero plastic cities in the business field at the Green City Forum on Sept 8.
As part of the Selangor Smart City and Future Commerce Convention 2017, the forum will be held at Setia City Convention Centre, Shah Alam, featuring regional speakers from Indonesia and the Philippines together with local waste management experts and environmental entrepreneurs, to share their thoughts on how to make businesses green yet profitable.
The keynote speech will be delivered by environment programme coordinator of the UN Centre for Regional Development, Choudhury Rudra Charan Mohanty to explore the pragmatism, challenges and potential of realising efficient and zero waste societies in Malaysia.
Meanwhile, the fireside chat session titled 'Green Profit, Green Opportunities' will be hosted by Selangor Princess Tengku Zatashah Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah and chief executive officer of The Body Shop (Malaysia) Datin Mina Cheah-Foong.
"This session will explore the imminent threats on economies, corporations and even cities, and how their businesses and communities are employing greener growth and sustainability, as well as resilient strategies to mitigate and minimise threats to our future," said Selangor Information Technology & E-Commerce Council (SITEC) in a statement, today.
Apart from that, the forum will also feature regional panelists during the panel session titled 'Breaking Free From Plastic and Building Green Cities' such as the CEO of Greeneration Indonesia Muhammad and executive chairman of Setia Haruman Sdn Bhd Ahmad Khalif Mustapa Kamal.
--BERNAMA
As part of the Selangor Smart City and Future Commerce Convention 2017, the forum will be held at Setia City Convention Centre, Shah Alam, featuring regional speakers from Indonesia and the Philippines together with local waste management experts and environmental entrepreneurs, to share their thoughts on how to make businesses green yet profitable.
The keynote speech will be delivered by environment programme coordinator of the UN Centre for Regional Development, Choudhury Rudra Charan Mohanty to explore the pragmatism, challenges and potential of realising efficient and zero waste societies in Malaysia.
Meanwhile, the fireside chat session titled 'Green Profit, Green Opportunities' will be hosted by Selangor Princess Tengku Zatashah Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah and chief executive officer of The Body Shop (Malaysia) Datin Mina Cheah-Foong.
"This session will explore the imminent threats on economies, corporations and even cities, and how their businesses and communities are employing greener growth and sustainability, as well as resilient strategies to mitigate and minimise threats to our future," said Selangor Information Technology & E-Commerce Council (SITEC) in a statement, today.
Apart from that, the forum will also feature regional panelists during the panel session titled 'Breaking Free From Plastic and Building Green Cities' such as the CEO of Greeneration Indonesia Muhammad and executive chairman of Setia Haruman Sdn Bhd Ahmad Khalif Mustapa Kamal.
--BERNAMA
Tuesday 22 August 2017
SHANGHAI CALLING! SHAKE SHACK IS SHANGHAI BOUND
New York’s Beloved Burger, Hot Dog and Frozen Custard Stand Heads to Mainland China
NEW YORK, Aug 22 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Come on by, Shanghai! Shake Shack’s expansion plans in Asia are heating up. After announcing in July that the first-ever Hong Kong location will open in 2018, plans are now underway for Shake Shack Inc. (“Shake Shack” or the “Company”) (NYSE:SHAK) and its licensee, Maxim’s Caterers Limited, to open the first restaurant in mainland China by 2019.
Maxim’s Caterers Limited has more than 60 years of experience in food and retail as a diversified operator of full-service and quick-service restaurants, bakeries, and coffee shops in Asia. As a highly respected and proven operator, Maxim’s is perfectly fit to bring Shake Shack to Shanghai and Shake Shack is proud to partner with Maxim’s Caterers Limited to open 25 total Shacks in Shanghai and East China through 2028.
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NEW YORK, Aug 22 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Come on by, Shanghai! Shake Shack’s expansion plans in Asia are heating up. After announcing in July that the first-ever Hong Kong location will open in 2018, plans are now underway for Shake Shack Inc. (“Shake Shack” or the “Company”) (NYSE:SHAK) and its licensee, Maxim’s Caterers Limited, to open the first restaurant in mainland China by 2019.
Maxim’s Caterers Limited has more than 60 years of experience in food and retail as a diversified operator of full-service and quick-service restaurants, bakeries, and coffee shops in Asia. As a highly respected and proven operator, Maxim’s is perfectly fit to bring Shake Shack to Shanghai and Shake Shack is proud to partner with Maxim’s Caterers Limited to open 25 total Shacks in Shanghai and East China through 2028.
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Friday 18 August 2017
HMINERS DISRUPTS THE CRYPTOCURRENCY MARKET WITH POWERFUL, MULTI-ALGORITHM MINING RIGS
Hminers continues to hit the headlines in the rapidly expanding global market for cryptocurrency. The Miami-based company has recently introduced three extremely powerful, multi-algorithm mining rigs that have been designed to provide maximum hash rate with minimum power consumption.
MIAMI, Aug 18 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In their relentless efforts to deliver state-of-the-art products related to cryptocurrency, Hminers has recently launched three brilliantly designed bitcoin mining rigs. The unique features and capabilities of the company’s new H2U Miner, H4U Miner, and Rack Equipped with 5 x H4U have already grabbed the attention of the cryptocurrency enthusiasts and experts around the world. An organization with a rich tradition, Hminers (www.hminers.com) is recognized in the industry as the creator of the first ever 10 nm ASIC Chip in the world.
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MIAMI, Aug 18 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In their relentless efforts to deliver state-of-the-art products related to cryptocurrency, Hminers has recently launched three brilliantly designed bitcoin mining rigs. The unique features and capabilities of the company’s new H2U Miner, H4U Miner, and Rack Equipped with 5 x H4U have already grabbed the attention of the cryptocurrency enthusiasts and experts around the world. An organization with a rich tradition, Hminers (www.hminers.com) is recognized in the industry as the creator of the first ever 10 nm ASIC Chip in the world.
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KEIO PLAZA HOTEL TOKYO STARTS "IKEBANA" FLOWER ARRANGEMENT WORKSHOPS
Instructed by Artist Hiroki Maeno for Overseas Guests
TOKYO, Aug 17 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo, one of Japan’s most prestigious international hotels located in Shinjuku, Tokyo, starts special 45 minute classes to teach overseas guests about “Ikebana” flower arrangement which will be held on every other Thursday beginning from August in a private room for JPY3,000 per participant. Instruction and commentary will be provided by the renowned flower arrangement artist Hiroki Maeno.
Flower arrangement artist Hiroki Maeno has created special and unique flower arrangements for display in the main lobby of our hotel with each change of the seasons, four times a year. His newest flower arrangement will be 2.7 meters wide by 5 meters tall and made from bamboo, greeneries and white enkianthus, which are symbolic of cool in Japan, to provide aesthetic relief from the summer heat. This arrangement will be displayed from August 4 to 18, 2017 for all hotel guests to enjoy. The Keio Plaza Hotel has offered “Ikebana” flower arrangement workshops to guests staying at our hotel on an ad hoc basis until now, but in response to strong demand we will now begin offering these workshops on a regular basis and to a wider audience that includes visitors not staying at our Hotel.
TOKYO, Aug 17 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo, one of Japan’s most prestigious international hotels located in Shinjuku, Tokyo, starts special 45 minute classes to teach overseas guests about “Ikebana” flower arrangement which will be held on every other Thursday beginning from August in a private room for JPY3,000 per participant. Instruction and commentary will be provided by the renowned flower arrangement artist Hiroki Maeno.
Flower arrangement artist Hiroki Maeno has created special and unique flower arrangements for display in the main lobby of our hotel with each change of the seasons, four times a year. His newest flower arrangement will be 2.7 meters wide by 5 meters tall and made from bamboo, greeneries and white enkianthus, which are symbolic of cool in Japan, to provide aesthetic relief from the summer heat. This arrangement will be displayed from August 4 to 18, 2017 for all hotel guests to enjoy. The Keio Plaza Hotel has offered “Ikebana” flower arrangement workshops to guests staying at our hotel on an ad hoc basis until now, but in response to strong demand we will now begin offering these workshops on a regular basis and to a wider audience that includes visitors not staying at our Hotel.
RedHill Biopharma Announces U.S. Commercialization Agreement for FDA-Approved GI Product Esomeprazole Strontium Delayed-Release Capsules
- RedHill was granted the exclusive rights to promote Esomeprazole Strontium Delayed-Release (DR) Capsules to gastroenterologists in certain U.S. territories
- Esomeprazole Strontium DR Capsules 49.3 mg is an FDA-approved, proprietary, prescription proton pump inhibitor (PPI), indicated for adults for the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and other gastrointestinal (GI) conditions
- RedHill expects to initiate the U.S. promotion of Esomeprazole Strontium DR Capsules 49.3 mg in the coming weeks
- Esomeprazole Strontium DR Capsules 49.3 mg will be the third commercial GI product to be promoted by RedHill in the U.S.
- RedHill’s GI-focused sales force currently promotes two GI specialty products in the U.S., Donnatal® and EnteraGam®, setting the stage for the potential launch of RedHill’s late clinical-stage GI products, if approved by the FDA
- PPIs are one of the most commonly prescribed class of medications in the U.S., with an estimated market value exceeding $20 billion in 2016
TEL-AVIV, Israel and RALEIGH, N.C., Aug 18 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- RedHill Biopharma Ltd. (NASDAQ:RDHL) (Tel-Aviv Stock Exchange:RDHL) (“RedHill” or the “Company”), a specialty biopharmaceutical company primarily focused on late clinical-stage development and commercialization of proprietary, orally-administered, small molecule drugs for gastrointestinal and inflammatory diseases and cancer, today announced that it has entered into a commercialization agreement with ParaPRO LLC (“ParaPRO”), an Indiana-based specialty pharmaceutical company, granting RedHill the exclusive rights to promote Esomeprazole Strontium Delayed-Release Capsules to gastroenterologists in certain U.S. territories.
Esomeprazole Strontium DR Capsules 49.3 mg is a prescription proton pump inhibitor (PPI) indicated for adults for the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), risk reduction of NSAID-associated gastric ulcer, H. pylori eradication to reduce the risk of duodenal ulcer recurrence and for pathological hypersecretory conditions, including Zollinger-Ellison syndrome1. Esomeprazole Strontium DR Capsules 49.3 mg is a proprietary prescription drug approved by the FDA under a New Drug Application (NDA).
Source : RedHill Biopharma Ltd.
- Esomeprazole Strontium DR Capsules 49.3 mg is an FDA-approved, proprietary, prescription proton pump inhibitor (PPI), indicated for adults for the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and other gastrointestinal (GI) conditions
- RedHill expects to initiate the U.S. promotion of Esomeprazole Strontium DR Capsules 49.3 mg in the coming weeks
- Esomeprazole Strontium DR Capsules 49.3 mg will be the third commercial GI product to be promoted by RedHill in the U.S.
- RedHill’s GI-focused sales force currently promotes two GI specialty products in the U.S., Donnatal® and EnteraGam®, setting the stage for the potential launch of RedHill’s late clinical-stage GI products, if approved by the FDA
- PPIs are one of the most commonly prescribed class of medications in the U.S., with an estimated market value exceeding $20 billion in 2016
TEL-AVIV, Israel and RALEIGH, N.C., Aug 18 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- RedHill Biopharma Ltd. (NASDAQ:RDHL) (Tel-Aviv Stock Exchange:RDHL) (“RedHill” or the “Company”), a specialty biopharmaceutical company primarily focused on late clinical-stage development and commercialization of proprietary, orally-administered, small molecule drugs for gastrointestinal and inflammatory diseases and cancer, today announced that it has entered into a commercialization agreement with ParaPRO LLC (“ParaPRO”), an Indiana-based specialty pharmaceutical company, granting RedHill the exclusive rights to promote Esomeprazole Strontium Delayed-Release Capsules to gastroenterologists in certain U.S. territories.
Esomeprazole Strontium DR Capsules 49.3 mg is a prescription proton pump inhibitor (PPI) indicated for adults for the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), risk reduction of NSAID-associated gastric ulcer, H. pylori eradication to reduce the risk of duodenal ulcer recurrence and for pathological hypersecretory conditions, including Zollinger-Ellison syndrome1. Esomeprazole Strontium DR Capsules 49.3 mg is a proprietary prescription drug approved by the FDA under a New Drug Application (NDA).
Source : RedHill Biopharma Ltd.
MONSTAR LAB ANNOUNCES JPY 700 MILLION (US$6.3 MILLION) FUNDRAISE TO FUEL ITS GLOBAL EXPANSION
TOKYO, Aug 18 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Monstar Lab, Inc., a leading Japanese software development firm, has announced that it has raised JPY 700 million (US$6.3 Million) in a new round of equity financing from lead investors YJ Capital Inc., Shinsei Corporate Investment Limited, San-In Chuo Television Broadcasting Co., Ltd., Fenox Venture Capital and Tanabe Corporation, together with further investments from existing shareholders.
Monstar Lab is a leading producer of consumer and enterprise mobile apps, business software, and IoT and AR/VR applications, each customized for particular client use cases.
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Monstar Lab is a leading producer of consumer and enterprise mobile apps, business software, and IoT and AR/VR applications, each customized for particular client use cases.
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Thursday 17 August 2017
ASCOM MYCO AND KOUTIO MÉDIPÔLE OPTIMIZE CARE COMMUNICATIONS AND RESPONSIVENESS
Enabled by the Ascom Myco smart device, the new Koutio Médipôle is realizing improved care delivery through seamless information flow from the point of care to anywhere. BAAR, Switzerland, Aug 16 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The new Koutio Médipôle hospital in the New Caledonian capital Nouméa, located in the southwest Pacific Ocean, has optimized patient care communications and responsiveness for the new 645-bed facility by deploying Ascom Myco Wi-Fi devices to support clinician teams and Ascom Myco Wi-Fi/GSM handsets, used across paramedic teams. The Ascom solution is seamlessly aligned with clinical workflow and applications (nurse call, pneumatic conveyors, patient transport, etc.). The hospital also utilizes a Mercury server and software solution that automatically forwards all alerts related to emergency tasks, nurse call and patient transportation location independently to the correct staff in charge via Ascom Myco smartphones and text messages. These integrated installations strengthen the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) infrastructure of the facility and increase care efficiency by displaying patient transport information made accessible and visible on the Ascom Myco handset. This improves transport efficiency by avoiding common errors and contributes to better patient care and safety. Frédéric Dosch, Deputy Director in charge of information and biomedical systems emphasizes: “Our information system combines different best of breed applications and is now enhanced with top-notch mobility features.” The Nouméa Hospital thrives to ensure premium performances for data and communication management. The Ascom Myco and the Mercury server are solid foundations clinicians can build on. Dosch explains: “In the near future, we plan to enable two new features for our transporters: geolocation and patient identity verification barcode scanning with Myco. These will boost our efficiency and ensure that a transport request is delivered to a transporter in close proximity to the patient.” |
A.M. BEST REVISES UNDER REVIEW STATUS TO NEGATIVE FOR CREDIT RATINGS OF TOWER INSURANCE LIMITED AND TOWER LIMITED
SINGAPORE, Aug 17 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- A.M. Best has
revised the implications of the under review status to negative from
developing for the Financial Strength Rating of A- (Excellent) and the
Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating (Long-Term ICR) of “a-” of TOWER Insurance Limited
(TIL) (New Zealand). Concurrently, A.M. Best has revised the
implication of the under review status to negative from developing for
the Long-Term ICR of “bbb-” of TIL’s ultimate parent, TOWER Limited (TL) (New Zealand).
The revision of the under review status to negative implications comes after the Commerce Commission of New Zealand announced that it has declined to grant clearance to Vero Insurance New Zealand Limited to acquire up to 100% of the shares in TL. The negative implications status reflects TL’s relatively weak balance sheet strength for its current rating levels. A.M. Best’s concern, however, is offset partially by management considering a capital raise to strengthen the group’s consolidated capital position.
The ratings will remain under review with negative implications pending further discussions between A.M. Best and TL’s management team related to its capital-raising initiatives.
Downward rating pressure could result if TL fails to improve its consolidated capital position to a level more supportive of the current ratings.
Ratings are communicated to rated entities prior to publication. Unless stated otherwise, the ratings were not amended subsequent to that communication.
This press release relates to Credit Ratings that have been published on A.M. Best’s website. For all rating information relating to the release and pertinent disclosures, including details of the office responsible for issuing each of the individual ratings referenced in this release, please see A.M. Best’s Recent Rating Activity web page. For additional information regarding the use and limitations of Credit Rating opinions, please view Understanding Best’s Credit Ratings. For information on the proper media use of Best’s Credit Ratings and A.M. Best press releases, please view Guide for Media - Proper Use of Best’s Credit Ratings and A.M. Best Rating Action Press Releases.
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The revision of the under review status to negative implications comes after the Commerce Commission of New Zealand announced that it has declined to grant clearance to Vero Insurance New Zealand Limited to acquire up to 100% of the shares in TL. The negative implications status reflects TL’s relatively weak balance sheet strength for its current rating levels. A.M. Best’s concern, however, is offset partially by management considering a capital raise to strengthen the group’s consolidated capital position.
The ratings will remain under review with negative implications pending further discussions between A.M. Best and TL’s management team related to its capital-raising initiatives.
Downward rating pressure could result if TL fails to improve its consolidated capital position to a level more supportive of the current ratings.
Ratings are communicated to rated entities prior to publication. Unless stated otherwise, the ratings were not amended subsequent to that communication.
This press release relates to Credit Ratings that have been published on A.M. Best’s website. For all rating information relating to the release and pertinent disclosures, including details of the office responsible for issuing each of the individual ratings referenced in this release, please see A.M. Best’s Recent Rating Activity web page. For additional information regarding the use and limitations of Credit Rating opinions, please view Understanding Best’s Credit Ratings. For information on the proper media use of Best’s Credit Ratings and A.M. Best press releases, please view Guide for Media - Proper Use of Best’s Credit Ratings and A.M. Best Rating Action Press Releases.
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. and/or its subsidiaries. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
Contacts
A.M. Best
Jason Shum, +65 6589 8400, ext. 217
Senior Financial Analyst
jason.shum@ambest.com
or
Moungmo Lee, +65 6589 8400, ext. 210
Managing Director, Analytics
moungmo.lee@ambest.com
or
Christopher Sharkey, +1 908 439 2200, ext. 5159
Manager, Public Relations
christopher.sharkey@ambest.com
or
Jim Peavy, +1 908 439 2200, ext. 5644
Director, Public Relations
james.peavy@ambest.com
Jason Shum, +65 6589 8400, ext. 217
Senior Financial Analyst
jason.shum@ambest.com
or
Moungmo Lee, +65 6589 8400, ext. 210
Managing Director, Analytics
moungmo.lee@ambest.com
or
Christopher Sharkey, +1 908 439 2200, ext. 5159
Manager, Public Relations
christopher.sharkey@ambest.com
or
Jim Peavy, +1 908 439 2200, ext. 5644
Director, Public Relations
james.peavy@ambest.com
Source: A.M. Best
Wednesday 16 August 2017
VISTAJET HARNESSES THE POWER OF THE AMERICAN ECLIPSE TO OFFER CUSTOMERS A RARE VIEWING OPPORTUNITY
VistaJet invites customers to fly in parallel with an astronomical anomaly
NEW YORK, Aug 16 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- VistaJet, the first and only global aviation company, will be offering customers the opportunity to experience and chase the American Solar Eclipse, appearing for the first time in 99 years on August 21, 2017.
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NEW YORK, Aug 16 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- VistaJet, the first and only global aviation company, will be offering customers the opportunity to experience and chase the American Solar Eclipse, appearing for the first time in 99 years on August 21, 2017.
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2018 WORLD SALT SYMPOSIUM
Groundbreaking Evidence on Salt and Health to be presented
Naples, FL, USA, Aug 15 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Tenth World Salt Symposium will be held June 19-21, 2018 in Park City, Utah, and will feature nearly 100 presentations from around the globe covering all topics related to salt. Starting in the 1960's, people from around the world have gathered to share information on the health benefits and uses of salt, salt mining practices, and solar salt production. The last such meeting was held in Beijing, China in 2009. The extended period between these conferences ensures a far-reaching and inclusive technical content. This is, without doubt, the most important international meeting focused on the subject of salt.
The Tenth World Salt Symposium is organized by the Salt Institute, in cooperation with several other salt organizations around the world. The World Salt Symposium focuses on the latest research and development in the international salt sector. It covers a wide spectrum of subjects, embracing the science, engineering, technology, economics and history of all forms of sodium chloride salt and their uses. As a broad international platform, the 2018 World Salt Symposium will enable researchers, producers and users of salt to become acquainted with the latest developments and technologies in this important industrial area.
Groundbreaking Evidence on Salt and Health
In the field of Salt and Health, we are pleased to announce that the following world-renowned experts, who have made unparalleled contributions to the field, have already committed to be keynote speakers at the upcoming symposium:
Naples, FL, USA, Aug 15 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Tenth World Salt Symposium will be held June 19-21, 2018 in Park City, Utah, and will feature nearly 100 presentations from around the globe covering all topics related to salt. Starting in the 1960's, people from around the world have gathered to share information on the health benefits and uses of salt, salt mining practices, and solar salt production. The last such meeting was held in Beijing, China in 2009. The extended period between these conferences ensures a far-reaching and inclusive technical content. This is, without doubt, the most important international meeting focused on the subject of salt.
The Tenth World Salt Symposium is organized by the Salt Institute, in cooperation with several other salt organizations around the world. The World Salt Symposium focuses on the latest research and development in the international salt sector. It covers a wide spectrum of subjects, embracing the science, engineering, technology, economics and history of all forms of sodium chloride salt and their uses. As a broad international platform, the 2018 World Salt Symposium will enable researchers, producers and users of salt to become acquainted with the latest developments and technologies in this important industrial area.
Groundbreaking Evidence on Salt and Health
In the field of Salt and Health, we are pleased to announce that the following world-renowned experts, who have made unparalleled contributions to the field, have already committed to be keynote speakers at the upcoming symposium:
- Dr. Michael Alderman, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, is editor of the American Journal of Hypertension, a fellow of the American College of Physicians, a member of the Association of American Physicians, and a past president of both the American Society of Hypertension and the International Society of Hypertension.
- Dr. David McCarron, Research Associate in the Department of Nutrition, University of California-Davis and former Head of the Nephrology Division at Oregon Health & Science University. Dr. McCarron is a Fellow in the American College of Physicians and the AHA Council for High Blood Pressure Research. Dr. McCarron is the Chair of the Medical Nutrition Council of the American Society of Nutrition and a member of its Board of Directors.
- Dr. Andrew Mente, Principal Investigator for the Epidemiology program at the Population Health Research Institute in Canada.
- Dr. Suzanne Oparil, Distinguished Professor of Medicine, Professor of Cell, Developmental and Integrative Biology, Section Chief of Vascular Biology and Hypertension and Director of the Vascular Biology and Hypertension Program of the Division of Cardiovascular Disease in the Department of Medicine at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB).
- Dr. Jan Staessen, head of Hypertension and Cardiovascular Epidemiology in the Biomedical Sciences Group at KU Leuven University in Copenhagen.
In the field of Salt and Health we will also have special sessions with iodine experts.
VRICON AMONG FIRST COMPANIES ON GSA EARTH OBSERVATIONS SOLUTIONS
Vricon continues to expand US government presence with expanded GSA schedule.
McLean, VA, Aug 15 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vricon announced today that it is among the first companies to offer GEOINT solutions on the General Services Administration’s (GSA) new Earth Observations Solutions Special Item Number (SIN) 132-41. Vricon’s mission is to build The Globe in 3D by producing photorealistic 3D products and digital elevation models with unmatched coverage and delivery timelines.
According to GSA, the addition of the new SIN is part of a refresh of the GSA’s IT 70 Schedule and is designed to “address the federal government’s growing need for earth observation services which unite multiple technologies including satellite imagery/communication, distribution and content management, analytics and data products.” The new SIN will provide federal, state, local, and tribal governments with access to Vricon’s 3D GEOINT data solutions and highly accurate digital elevation models, which can be used for multiple purposes.
“We are pleased to be among the very first companies on the new GSA SIN for Earth Observation Solutions,” said Magnus Brege, CEO Vricon. “With the implementation of this new SIN, GSA clearly recognizes and is addressing the US government’s need for easier, faster access to GEOINT services, such as ours. We’re ready to meet that demand.”
McLean, VA, Aug 15 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vricon announced today that it is among the first companies to offer GEOINT solutions on the General Services Administration’s (GSA) new Earth Observations Solutions Special Item Number (SIN) 132-41. Vricon’s mission is to build The Globe in 3D by producing photorealistic 3D products and digital elevation models with unmatched coverage and delivery timelines.
According to GSA, the addition of the new SIN is part of a refresh of the GSA’s IT 70 Schedule and is designed to “address the federal government’s growing need for earth observation services which unite multiple technologies including satellite imagery/communication, distribution and content management, analytics and data products.” The new SIN will provide federal, state, local, and tribal governments with access to Vricon’s 3D GEOINT data solutions and highly accurate digital elevation models, which can be used for multiple purposes.
“We are pleased to be among the very first companies on the new GSA SIN for Earth Observation Solutions,” said Magnus Brege, CEO Vricon. “With the implementation of this new SIN, GSA clearly recognizes and is addressing the US government’s need for easier, faster access to GEOINT services, such as ours. We’re ready to meet that demand.”
Monday 14 August 2017
7 ENTRY CATEGORIES TO BE OFFERED IN 12TH GATSBY CREATIVE AWARDS, ASIA'S BIGGEST CREATIVE FESTIVAL FOR STUDENTS
OSAKA, Japan, Aug. 14, 2017 /Kyodo JBN-AsiaNet/ --
- Special Creative Festival for Students, Held across 11 Asian Countries &
Regions -
Mandom Corporation based in Osaka, Japan, announced on August 14 the holding of the 12th GATSBY CREATIVE AWARDS in 11 countries and regions across Asia. GATSBY is the men's grooming brand from Mandom Corporation.
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- Special Creative Festival for Students, Held across 11 Asian Countries &
Regions -
Mandom Corporation based in Osaka, Japan, announced on August 14 the holding of the 12th GATSBY CREATIVE AWARDS in 11 countries and regions across Asia. GATSBY is the men's grooming brand from Mandom Corporation.
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BUTTE ENERGY INC. ANNOUNCES RESULTS OF ITS ANNUAL GENERAL AND SPECIAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS AND CHANGES TO MANAGEMENT
CALGARY, Alberta, Aug 14 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Butte Energy Inc. (“Butte” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce the results of its Annual General and Special Meeting of shareholders held on August 1, 2017 in Calgary (the “Meeting”). At the Meeting, shareholders holding 77.42% of the issued and outstanding common shares were present or represented by proxy and such shareholders voted 100% in favour of the sale of the Company’s Chigwell properties to RKSmith Energy Corp. for $35,000 (the “Transaction”).
In addition, the Company is pleased to announce the re-election of Charles Baker, Chris Reimchen, Victor Redekop, Gerald Gilbert and Cuneyt Tirmandi. At the Meeting shareholders also re-appointed Czechowsky, Graham & Hanevelt Chartered Accountants as auditors of the Company and approved a special resolution approving the winding up of the Company, the full text of which is set forth in the Company’s management information circular dated June 30, 2017.
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In addition, the Company is pleased to announce the re-election of Charles Baker, Chris Reimchen, Victor Redekop, Gerald Gilbert and Cuneyt Tirmandi. At the Meeting shareholders also re-appointed Czechowsky, Graham & Hanevelt Chartered Accountants as auditors of the Company and approved a special resolution approving the winding up of the Company, the full text of which is set forth in the Company’s management information circular dated June 30, 2017.
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Sunday 13 August 2017
POKEMON-FEATURING "ISETAN STORE" COMING TO "SHINJUKU CITY"
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Friday 11 August 2017
RedHill Biopharma Provides 2017 Semi-Annual Business Update
- RedHill’s U.S. gastrointestinal (GI)-focused sales force is promoting two specialty products, setting the stage for the potential launch of RedHill’s late clinical-stage GI products, if approved, and for the acquisition of additional commercial GI products
- The ERADICATE Hp2 confirmatory Phase III study with TALICIA™ (RHB-105) for H. pylori bacterial infection is ongoing; TALICIA™ was granted QIDP designation by the FDA
- Following a unanimous positive DSMB recommendation, the Phase III MAP US study with RHB-104 for Crohn’s disease is continuing as planned; An open-label extension Phase III study (the MAP US2 study) is ongoing in parallel
- Following positive top-line results from the Phase III study with BEKINDA® 24 mg for acute gastroenteritis, the outcome of the planned FDA Type B meeting to discuss the potential path to marketing approval is expected to be announced in October 2017
- Top-line results from the Phase II study with BEKINDA® 12 mg for diarrhea-predominant irritable bowel syndrome (IBS-D) are expected in September 2017
- In light of recent FDA guidance on the potential path to marketing approval of RHB-104 as first-line therapy for nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) infections, RedHill plans, subject to regulatory approvals, to initiate a pivotal Phase III study in the U.S. with RHB-104 for NTM infections in the first quarter of 2018; RHB-104 was granted QIDP designation by the FDA for the treatment of NTM infections
- In light of encouraging results from prior non-clinical studies, an NIAID Safety Committee recently approved a planned proof-of-concept study to evaluate RedHill’s proprietary experimental therapy for the treatment of Ebola virus disease; The study is expected to be initiated in the fourth quarter of 2017
- Re-submission of the NDA for RIZAPORT® for acute migraines is expected in October 2017
TEL-AVIV, Israel and RALEIGH, N.C., Aug. 11 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- RedHill Biopharma Ltd. (NASDAQ:RDHL) (Tel-Aviv Stock Exchange:RDHL) (“RedHill” or the “Company”), a specialty biopharmaceutical company primarily focused on late clinical-stage development and commercialization of proprietary, orally-administered, small molecule drugs for gastrointestinal and inflammatory diseases and cancer, today provided an update on key programs, potential milestones and estimated timelines.
Dror Ben-Asher, Chief Executive Officer of RedHill, said: “RedHill has transitioned into a revenue-generating, gastrointestinal-focused, specialty pharmaceutical company, as we continue to pursue important clinical development milestones in the near future. I would like to thank the RedHill team for their meaningful achievements on the R&D and commercial fronts thus far in 2017.”
Source : RedHill Biopharma Ltd.
- The ERADICATE Hp2 confirmatory Phase III study with TALICIA™ (RHB-105) for H. pylori bacterial infection is ongoing; TALICIA™ was granted QIDP designation by the FDA
- Following a unanimous positive DSMB recommendation, the Phase III MAP US study with RHB-104 for Crohn’s disease is continuing as planned; An open-label extension Phase III study (the MAP US2 study) is ongoing in parallel
- Following positive top-line results from the Phase III study with BEKINDA® 24 mg for acute gastroenteritis, the outcome of the planned FDA Type B meeting to discuss the potential path to marketing approval is expected to be announced in October 2017
- Top-line results from the Phase II study with BEKINDA® 12 mg for diarrhea-predominant irritable bowel syndrome (IBS-D) are expected in September 2017
- In light of recent FDA guidance on the potential path to marketing approval of RHB-104 as first-line therapy for nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) infections, RedHill plans, subject to regulatory approvals, to initiate a pivotal Phase III study in the U.S. with RHB-104 for NTM infections in the first quarter of 2018; RHB-104 was granted QIDP designation by the FDA for the treatment of NTM infections
- In light of encouraging results from prior non-clinical studies, an NIAID Safety Committee recently approved a planned proof-of-concept study to evaluate RedHill’s proprietary experimental therapy for the treatment of Ebola virus disease; The study is expected to be initiated in the fourth quarter of 2017
- Re-submission of the NDA for RIZAPORT® for acute migraines is expected in October 2017
TEL-AVIV, Israel and RALEIGH, N.C., Aug. 11 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- RedHill Biopharma Ltd. (NASDAQ:RDHL) (Tel-Aviv Stock Exchange:RDHL) (“RedHill” or the “Company”), a specialty biopharmaceutical company primarily focused on late clinical-stage development and commercialization of proprietary, orally-administered, small molecule drugs for gastrointestinal and inflammatory diseases and cancer, today provided an update on key programs, potential milestones and estimated timelines.
Dror Ben-Asher, Chief Executive Officer of RedHill, said: “RedHill has transitioned into a revenue-generating, gastrointestinal-focused, specialty pharmaceutical company, as we continue to pursue important clinical development milestones in the near future. I would like to thank the RedHill team for their meaningful achievements on the R&D and commercial fronts thus far in 2017.”
Source : RedHill Biopharma Ltd.
ACAPTURE BECOMES SIGNATURE MEMBER OF THE MERCHANT RISK COUNCIL
The membership offers merchants access to award-winning, data-driven omnichannel payment and fraud solutions
AMSTERDAM, The Netherlands, Aug 10 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Acapture, a global, data-driven omnichannel PSP, has recently become a member of the Merchant Risk Council (MRC). It joins a community of 450 companies from 30 countries committed to improving ecommerce payments and supporting risk management efforts.
The MRC membership is a major step for Acapture, emphasizing its dedication to developing and improving payment solutions that match the needs and challenges of today’s merchants. Being part of a community that shares the same drive to make commerce safe and profitable provides Acapture with an opportunity to learn and better understand the main fraud and risk challenges that merchants are confronted with.
With Acapture joining the MRC community, merchant members will have access to Acapture’s data-driven payments solutions designed to increase revenues through improved authorization rates, fraud reduction, checkout experience and customer journey insights with the help of data science. Next to these award-winning payment solutions, MRC merchants will benefit from the extensive cutting-edge research that Acapture releases on a regular basis, examining the most important commerce topics and trends.
AMSTERDAM, The Netherlands, Aug 10 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Acapture, a global, data-driven omnichannel PSP, has recently become a member of the Merchant Risk Council (MRC). It joins a community of 450 companies from 30 countries committed to improving ecommerce payments and supporting risk management efforts.
The MRC membership is a major step for Acapture, emphasizing its dedication to developing and improving payment solutions that match the needs and challenges of today’s merchants. Being part of a community that shares the same drive to make commerce safe and profitable provides Acapture with an opportunity to learn and better understand the main fraud and risk challenges that merchants are confronted with.
With Acapture joining the MRC community, merchant members will have access to Acapture’s data-driven payments solutions designed to increase revenues through improved authorization rates, fraud reduction, checkout experience and customer journey insights with the help of data science. Next to these award-winning payment solutions, MRC merchants will benefit from the extensive cutting-edge research that Acapture releases on a regular basis, examining the most important commerce topics and trends.
ABUNDANT OPPORTUNITIES IN STEM FIELDS WITH RISE OF DIGITAL ECONOMY
MELAKA, Aug 11 (Bernama) -- An abundance of business and career opportunities awaits the new generation of youth pursuing the science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education, according to a statement issued by Technology Park Malaysia Corporation Sdn Bhd (TPM).
In efforts to encourage secondary and tertiary student to seize the opportunities available in the STEM education, TPM President and Chief Executive Officer, Dato’ Ir. Mohd Azman Shahidin said the Malaysian society and domestic companies must adapt the latest science, technology and innovations (STI) in line with the rapid expansion of the global knowledge-based economy which is fast moving into the next level – the digital economy.
Azman said with the fast-pace evolution of technology, it remains important for Malaysians to keep abreast of new global STI developments.
“The rapid transformation of information and communication technology (ICT) has enabled global connectivity today to reach about 80 per cent, thus reducing the world to a global village.
“This has given rise to smart technologies with the development of Internet of Things (IoTs) for both the industrial and consumer segments. In addition, we now have to start preparing Malaysian businesses and entrepreneurs for the 4thIndustrial Revolution, better known as Industry 4.0. The latter will lead to the development of the digital economy in the near future,” he added.
As the premier technology incubation centre, TPM is hopeful of empowering technopreneurship among the students and communities at the two-day exhibition in Karnival Kreativiti & Sains 4U organised by the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI) starting tomorrow.
To empower the students and communities, TPM is showcasing a specially designed career development opportunities in STI during the Karnival Kreativiti & Sains 4U. It will also display its Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) career info-graphic which provides in-depth information on the career prospects and opportunities available in the fields of science, technology and innovation (STI).
In addition, TPM will also display an its range of services for the development and expansion of entrepreneurship and technopreneurship in the core industry clusters of biotechnology, advanced engineering, ICT and green technology.
For Malaysians to cope with the rapidly changing global economic transformation landscape, Azman said it remained pertinent for TPM to continuously encourage school children to develop an interest and better understanding on the importance of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).
“TPM is committed to play its social community service role not only to the urbanites, but also to the rural folks and children. It is our hope that the Melaka communities, especially the youth and school children, will grab this opportunity to visit our booth to gain a better insight into the benefits of STI and the career prospects in the respective fields,” he advised.
The two-day MOSTI-organised Karnival Kreativiti &Sains4U exhibition will be held at Arena Petanque Hang Jebat, Pantai Kundur Kampung Gelam, Tanjung Kling Melaka, 12 & 13 August from 9.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m.
Technology Park Malaysia Sdn Bhd, an agency of MOSTI, has an integrated infrastructure, facilities and support services to assist technopreneurs and entrepreneurs who are keen to commercialize their ideas in the four industry clusters, namely, ICT, Engineering, Biotechnology and Green Technology.
Issued by:
Corporate Communications Department
Technology Park Malaysia Corporation Sdn Bhd
SOURCE : Technology Park Malaysia Corporation Sdn Bhd
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Name : Puan Aniz Adura Abdul Majid
Senior Manager, Strategic Communication & Stakeholder Management
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In efforts to encourage secondary and tertiary student to seize the opportunities available in the STEM education, TPM President and Chief Executive Officer, Dato’ Ir. Mohd Azman Shahidin said the Malaysian society and domestic companies must adapt the latest science, technology and innovations (STI) in line with the rapid expansion of the global knowledge-based economy which is fast moving into the next level – the digital economy.
Azman said with the fast-pace evolution of technology, it remains important for Malaysians to keep abreast of new global STI developments.
“The rapid transformation of information and communication technology (ICT) has enabled global connectivity today to reach about 80 per cent, thus reducing the world to a global village.
“This has given rise to smart technologies with the development of Internet of Things (IoTs) for both the industrial and consumer segments. In addition, we now have to start preparing Malaysian businesses and entrepreneurs for the 4thIndustrial Revolution, better known as Industry 4.0. The latter will lead to the development of the digital economy in the near future,” he added.
As the premier technology incubation centre, TPM is hopeful of empowering technopreneurship among the students and communities at the two-day exhibition in Karnival Kreativiti & Sains 4U organised by the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI) starting tomorrow.
To empower the students and communities, TPM is showcasing a specially designed career development opportunities in STI during the Karnival Kreativiti & Sains 4U. It will also display its Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) career info-graphic which provides in-depth information on the career prospects and opportunities available in the fields of science, technology and innovation (STI).
In addition, TPM will also display an its range of services for the development and expansion of entrepreneurship and technopreneurship in the core industry clusters of biotechnology, advanced engineering, ICT and green technology.
For Malaysians to cope with the rapidly changing global economic transformation landscape, Azman said it remained pertinent for TPM to continuously encourage school children to develop an interest and better understanding on the importance of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).
“TPM is committed to play its social community service role not only to the urbanites, but also to the rural folks and children. It is our hope that the Melaka communities, especially the youth and school children, will grab this opportunity to visit our booth to gain a better insight into the benefits of STI and the career prospects in the respective fields,” he advised.
The two-day MOSTI-organised Karnival Kreativiti &Sains4U exhibition will be held at Arena Petanque Hang Jebat, Pantai Kundur Kampung Gelam, Tanjung Kling Melaka, 12 & 13 August from 9.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m.
Technology Park Malaysia Sdn Bhd, an agency of MOSTI, has an integrated infrastructure, facilities and support services to assist technopreneurs and entrepreneurs who are keen to commercialize their ideas in the four industry clusters, namely, ICT, Engineering, Biotechnology and Green Technology.
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Thursday 10 August 2017
BROADSOFT NAMED TO THE CONSTELLATION SHORTLIST™ FOR ENTERPRISE GROUP MESSAGING
BroadSoft Business UC-One® App Honored as One of Seven Enterprise Group Messaging Solutions
GAITHERSBURG, Md., Aug 10 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BroadSoft, Inc. (NASDAQ:BSFT), a global market leader in cloud business software for cloud PBX, unified communication, and provider of team collaboration and contact center as a service (CCaaS), today announced that BroadSoft Business UC-One® application is included in the Constellation ShortList™ for enterprise group messaging solutions in Q3 2017. The Constellation ShortList™ presents vendors in different categories of the market relevant to early adopters. Inclusion signifies BroadSoft as a leading provider of messaging tools in the market and its influence on the way people expect to be able to communicate at work.
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GAITHERSBURG, Md., Aug 10 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BroadSoft, Inc. (NASDAQ:BSFT), a global market leader in cloud business software for cloud PBX, unified communication, and provider of team collaboration and contact center as a service (CCaaS), today announced that BroadSoft Business UC-One® application is included in the Constellation ShortList™ for enterprise group messaging solutions in Q3 2017. The Constellation ShortList™ presents vendors in different categories of the market relevant to early adopters. Inclusion signifies BroadSoft as a leading provider of messaging tools in the market and its influence on the way people expect to be able to communicate at work.
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SKY9 CAPITAL ANNOUNCES THE ADDITION OF CHAY, TEH, XU, AND ZENG TO ITS ADVISORY BOARD
HONG KONG, Aug 10 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sky9 Capital, a leading China venture capital firm, announced that China industry veterans KS Chay, Dr. Kok Peng Teh, Bob Xu, and Jason Zeng have joined its Advisory Board to provide strategic advice and foster long-term partnerships.
KS Chay is Founder and Chairman of Enspire Capital, and previously he co-founded Singapore’s first Nasdaq-listed technology company, Creative Technology Ltd (SGX:C76). Dr. Kok Peng Teh is currently Senior Advisor and Board Member for China International Capital Corporation, and he was President of Government of Singapore Special Investments (GIC) for over a decade until 2011. Mr. Bob Xu co-founded New Oriental Education & Technology Group (NYSE:EDU), the largest provider of private education in China, and is one of China’s most successful angel investors having founded ZhenFund in 2010. Mr. Jason Zeng co-founded Tencent Holdings Ltd (HK:0700) and is currently Chairman of the angel-stage investment firm Decent Capital.
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KS Chay is Founder and Chairman of Enspire Capital, and previously he co-founded Singapore’s first Nasdaq-listed technology company, Creative Technology Ltd (SGX:C76). Dr. Kok Peng Teh is currently Senior Advisor and Board Member for China International Capital Corporation, and he was President of Government of Singapore Special Investments (GIC) for over a decade until 2011. Mr. Bob Xu co-founded New Oriental Education & Technology Group (NYSE:EDU), the largest provider of private education in China, and is one of China’s most successful angel investors having founded ZhenFund in 2010. Mr. Jason Zeng co-founded Tencent Holdings Ltd (HK:0700) and is currently Chairman of the angel-stage investment firm Decent Capital.
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Wednesday 9 August 2017
SIGMA SYSTEMS APPOINTS SIMO JOVOVIC AS HEAD OF SALES ANZ
TORONTO, Aug 9 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Sigma Systems, the global leader in catalog-driven software, has strengthened its global sales team with the addition of Simo Jovovic as Head of Sales ANZ.
Simo joins Sigma Systems from Hansen Technologies, Melbourne where he was Global VP Sales and Marketing. He has previously worked for Amdocs, Convergys, Redknee and CSG International.
Speaking about his appointment, Simon Muderack, Chief Commercial Officer and Executive Vice President at Sigma Systems said: “Sigma’s business is expanding globally, building particular momentum in the Australian and New Zealand markets with the recent win of a new Tier 1 customer in the region. Simo has over 20 years’ experience in the telecoms B/OSS industry and will be key in Sigma’s ongoing growth in Australasia.”
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Simo joins Sigma Systems from Hansen Technologies, Melbourne where he was Global VP Sales and Marketing. He has previously worked for Amdocs, Convergys, Redknee and CSG International.
Speaking about his appointment, Simon Muderack, Chief Commercial Officer and Executive Vice President at Sigma Systems said: “Sigma’s business is expanding globally, building particular momentum in the Australian and New Zealand markets with the recent win of a new Tier 1 customer in the region. Simo has over 20 years’ experience in the telecoms B/OSS industry and will be key in Sigma’s ongoing growth in Australasia.”
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TOSHIBA MEMORY CORPORATION UNVEILS WORLD'S FIRST[1] ENTERPRISE SSDS UTILIZING 64-LAYER, 3D FLASH MEMORY
TOKYO, Aug 8 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Toshiba Memory Corporation, the world leader in memory solutions, today unveiled the development of the world’s first[1] enterprise SSDs utilizing 64-layer, 3D flash memory. The two new product lines, the PM5 12Gbit/s SAS series and the CM5 NVM Express™ (NVMe™) series, utilize Toshiba Memory Corporation’s BiCS FLASH™ 3D flash memory, allowing today’s demanding storage environments to expand the use of flash memory with cost-optimized 3D flash memory. With all-new, advanced feature-sets, the innovative PM5 and CM5 series raise the bar for performance capabilities and create new opportunities for businesses to leverage the power of flash storage.
Sample shipments to OEM customers for evaluation purposes start today in limited quantities, and Toshiba Memory Corporation will gradually increase shipments from the fourth quarter of this calendar year. The new products will be exhibited and demonstrated at the Flash Memory Summit 2017 in Santa Clara, California, USA from August 8 to 10, at Booth #407.
The PM5 series will be available in a 2.5-inch form factor in capacities from 400GB to 30.72TB[2], with endurance options of 1, 3, 5 and 10DWPD (drive writes per day). The broad endurance and capacity ranges of SAS SSDs will enable data centers to effectively address big data demands while streamlining storage deployments. With the industry’s first[3] MultiLink SASTM architecture, the PM5 series is able to deliver the fastest performance[4] the market has seen from any SAS-based SSD, with up to 3350MB/s[5] of sequential read and 2720MB/s of sequential write in MultiLink mode and 400,000 random read IOPS[6] in narrow or MultiLink mode. The PM5 series’ 4-port MultiLink design is an additional technology to achieve high performance, similar to PCI EXPRESS® (PCIe®) SSDs, enabling legacy infrastructures to increase productivity without re-architecting from the ground up. Furthermore, PM5 SSDs support Multi-Stream Write Technology, a feature that intelligently manages and groups data types to minimize write amplification and minimize garbage collection, translating into reduced latency, improved endurance, increased performance and QoS.
The PM5 series will be available in a 2.5-inch form factor in capacities from 400GB to 30.72TB[2], with endurance options of 1, 3, 5 and 10DWPD (drive writes per day). The broad endurance and capacity ranges of SAS SSDs will enable data centers to effectively address big data demands while streamlining storage deployments. With the industry’s first[3] MultiLink SASTM architecture, the PM5 series is able to deliver the fastest performance[4] the market has seen from any SAS-based SSD, with up to 3350MB/s[5] of sequential read and 2720MB/s of sequential write in MultiLink mode and 400,000 random read IOPS[6] in narrow or MultiLink mode. The PM5 series’ 4-port MultiLink design is an additional technology to achieve high performance, similar to PCI EXPRESS® (PCIe®) SSDs, enabling legacy infrastructures to increase productivity without re-architecting from the ground up. Furthermore, PM5 SSDs support Multi-Stream Write Technology, a feature that intelligently manages and groups data types to minimize write amplification and minimize garbage collection, translating into reduced latency, improved endurance, increased performance and QoS.
HITACHI ZOSEN: ESTABLISHMENT AND START OF OPERATIONS FOR THAI LOCAL SUBSIDIARY
OSAKA, Japan, Aug 8 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Hitachi Zosen Corporation (TOKYO:7004) recently established a local subsidiary in Thailand, HITZ (THAILAND) CO., LTD. (Bangkok, Thailand; President: Ken Okubo), which started operations on August 1st.
Background to establishment
A large number of infrastructure development projects are currently being planned for the Southeast Asian market. Hitachi Zosen is working on increasing projects for products such as the energy-from-waste plants, water treatment plants, shield tunneling machines, bridges, hydraulic gates, and so on.
Hitachi Zosen opened its Bangkok office in 1994. However, to allow Hitachi Zosen to rapidly expand the business in this market and increase the brand recognition to establish Hitachi Zosen as a leading company in energy-from-waste plants, the Bangkok office was reorganized into a local subsidiary, which started operations on August 1st. This will make it possible to carry out flexible, agile business activities that are even more closely connected with the local area.
Future expansion
Hitachi Zosen has already constructed a flood control gate at Ayutthaya, the Rama IX Bridge, and a chemical plant in Rayong Province, to name just a few. In addition to these projects, Hitachi Zosen has received orders and supplied multiple energy-from-waste plants, water treatment plants, shield tunneling machines, and other infrastructure projects, and is working on strengthening the after-sales service business.
A large number of infrastructure development projects are currently being planned for the Southeast Asian market. Hitachi Zosen is working on increasing projects for products such as the energy-from-waste plants, water treatment plants, shield tunneling machines, bridges, hydraulic gates, and so on.
Hitachi Zosen opened its Bangkok office in 1994. However, to allow Hitachi Zosen to rapidly expand the business in this market and increase the brand recognition to establish Hitachi Zosen as a leading company in energy-from-waste plants, the Bangkok office was reorganized into a local subsidiary, which started operations on August 1st. This will make it possible to carry out flexible, agile business activities that are even more closely connected with the local area.
Future expansion
Hitachi Zosen has already constructed a flood control gate at Ayutthaya, the Rama IX Bridge, and a chemical plant in Rayong Province, to name just a few. In addition to these projects, Hitachi Zosen has received orders and supplied multiple energy-from-waste plants, water treatment plants, shield tunneling machines, and other infrastructure projects, and is working on strengthening the after-sales service business.
SIX SWISS EXCHANGE AND NASDAQ TO DEVELOP DISTRIBUTED LEDGER TECHNOLOGY FOR SIX'S OTC STRUCTURED PRODUCTS
NEW YORK and ZURICH, Switzerland, Aug 9 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SIX Swiss Exchange and Nasdaq, Inc. (Nasdaq:NDAQ) today have announced that Nasdaq, in collaboration with its technology partner Chain, will provide distributed ledger technology (DLT) for a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) for SIX’s OTC structured products business. The solution will integrate with several systems currently managed by SIX and utilize the DLT capabilities at the core of the Nasdaq Financial Framework, Nasdaq’s next-generation enterprise architecture stack. With the MVP, SIX gains first-hand experience regarding the implementation of a DLT solution and investigating how to leverage blockchain technology for SIX and its members in the post-trade environment.
“We are always keen to explore innovative technologies which could serve as basis for wider commercial offering,” said Chris Landis, Division CEO SIX Swiss Exchange. “Working together with Nasdaq reinforces our commitment towards being an exchange at the technology forefront.”
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“We are always keen to explore innovative technologies which could serve as basis for wider commercial offering,” said Chris Landis, Division CEO SIX Swiss Exchange. “Working together with Nasdaq reinforces our commitment towards being an exchange at the technology forefront.”
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A.M. BEST AFFIRMS CREDIT RATINGS OF INPEX INSURANCE, LTD.
HONG KONG, Aug 9 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- A.M. Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A- (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “a-” of INPEX Insurance, Ltd. (IIL) (Bermuda). IIL is a single-parent captive of INPEX CORPORATION (INPEX), Japan’s largest oil and gas exploration and production company. The outlook of these Credit Ratings (ratings) is stable.
The ratings reflect IIL’s strong risk-adjusted capitalization and favorable operating performance. The ratings also consider IIL’s affiliation with and importance to its ultimate parent, INPEX.
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The ratings reflect IIL’s strong risk-adjusted capitalization and favorable operating performance. The ratings also consider IIL’s affiliation with and importance to its ultimate parent, INPEX.
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GREENE, TWEED RECEIVES APPLIED MATERIALS 2017 SUPPLIER OF THE YEAR AWARD
KULPSVILLE, Pa., Aug 9 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Greene, Tweed & Co. has been recognized with a 2017 Supplier of the Year Award in OEM commodity supply by Applied Materials, Inc. (Nasdaq: AMAT), the leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. The awards were presented at Applied’s annual Executive Supplier Forum, an event highlighting the company’s commitment to build close relationships with suppliers, communicate Applied’s strategic direction and priorities, and foster supplier engagement.
“We are delighted to receive a 2017 Supplier of the Year Award from Applied Materials and proud to be recognized for our quality performance and innovative portfolio of solutions,” said Rick Andersen, Vice President and General Manager of Semiconductor at Greene, Tweed. “We strive to continue providing best-in-class service and solutions for the semiconductor industry.”
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“We are delighted to receive a 2017 Supplier of the Year Award from Applied Materials and proud to be recognized for our quality performance and innovative portfolio of solutions,” said Rick Andersen, Vice President and General Manager of Semiconductor at Greene, Tweed. “We strive to continue providing best-in-class service and solutions for the semiconductor industry.”
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IIBA AND AGILE ALLIANCE RELEASE VERSION 2 OF THE AGILE EXTENSION TO THE BABOK GUIDE
Version 2 of the Agile Extension is the leading guide for effective agile business analysis approach across all levels of an organization
Toronto, ON, Aug 8 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The International Institute of Business Analysis™ (IIBA®), in partnership with Agile Alliance, released Version 2 of the Agile Extension to the BABOK® Guide at AGILE2017, the largest international gathering of Agilists. Version 2 of the Agile Extension contains extensive revisions including new and updated techniques designed for agile practitioners to maximize customer and business value across all levels of an organization.
Version 2 provides a framework for agile business analysis that accelerates learning and helps determine what is really needed to deliver actual customer value. Agile techniques help practitioners maximize business value, rapidly learn, adapt and respond to change, and reduce waste. The Agile Extension fosters an understanding of how to use learning derived from stakeholder feedback to continually improve the delivery process and produce value constantly, in turn increasing the delivery of business value.
Introducing a multi-level rolling planning model, Version 2 helps practitioners, teams, and organizations incorporate customer feedback to make changes and deliver value fast. Version 2 features a description of the agile mindset that enables practitioners to adapt quickly as customer needs change, ensuring that value is always added.
“In fast paced and complex environments, an agile mindset is a competitive advantage,” said Kent McDonald, Founder, KBP Media and core team member for the Agile Extension. “An agile mindset helps teams effectively deliver the right things by focusing on small increments at a time and incorporating actionable feedback, rather than performing the majority of the analysis up front.”
Version 2 has evolved beyond software development and demonstrates how an agile mindset can be applied to all domains and how any BABOK® Guide task can be performed in an agile context. In addition, the concept of three planning Horizons - Strategy, Initiative and Delivery, helps practitioners understand three different views of change within an organization.
Toronto, ON, Aug 8 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The International Institute of Business Analysis™ (IIBA®), in partnership with Agile Alliance, released Version 2 of the Agile Extension to the BABOK® Guide at AGILE2017, the largest international gathering of Agilists. Version 2 of the Agile Extension contains extensive revisions including new and updated techniques designed for agile practitioners to maximize customer and business value across all levels of an organization.
Version 2 provides a framework for agile business analysis that accelerates learning and helps determine what is really needed to deliver actual customer value. Agile techniques help practitioners maximize business value, rapidly learn, adapt and respond to change, and reduce waste. The Agile Extension fosters an understanding of how to use learning derived from stakeholder feedback to continually improve the delivery process and produce value constantly, in turn increasing the delivery of business value.
Introducing a multi-level rolling planning model, Version 2 helps practitioners, teams, and organizations incorporate customer feedback to make changes and deliver value fast. Version 2 features a description of the agile mindset that enables practitioners to adapt quickly as customer needs change, ensuring that value is always added.
“In fast paced and complex environments, an agile mindset is a competitive advantage,” said Kent McDonald, Founder, KBP Media and core team member for the Agile Extension. “An agile mindset helps teams effectively deliver the right things by focusing on small increments at a time and incorporating actionable feedback, rather than performing the majority of the analysis up front.”
Version 2 has evolved beyond software development and demonstrates how an agile mindset can be applied to all domains and how any BABOK® Guide task can be performed in an agile context. In addition, the concept of three planning Horizons - Strategy, Initiative and Delivery, helps practitioners understand three different views of change within an organization.
TOSHIBA MEMORY CORPORATION UNVEILS SATA CLIENT SSD UTILIZING 64-LAYER, 3D FLASH MEMORY
TOKYO, Aug 9 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Toshiba Memory Corporation, the world leader in memory solutions, today announced the launch of the SG6 series, a new line-up of SATA client SSDs utilizing Toshiba Memory Corporation’s cutting-edge 64-layer, 3-bit-per-cell (TLC) BiCS FLASH™. Sample shipments to PC OEM customers start today in limited quantities, and Toshiba Memory Corporation will gradually increase shipments from the fourth calendar quarter of this year.
The new SG6 series SSDs features a SATA Revision 3.3, 6.0Gbit/s interface, and delivers performance of up to 550MB/s sequential read and 535MB/s sequential write[1]. Thanks to improved flash memory management and performance, active power consumption is cut by approximately 40% compared to previous generation products[2]. This improvement can extend battery life, a plus for many applications including mobile computing.
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The new SG6 series SSDs features a SATA Revision 3.3, 6.0Gbit/s interface, and delivers performance of up to 550MB/s sequential read and 535MB/s sequential write[1]. Thanks to improved flash memory management and performance, active power consumption is cut by approximately 40% compared to previous generation products[2]. This improvement can extend battery life, a plus for many applications including mobile computing.
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Tuesday 8 August 2017
BEYONDTRUST DELIVERS THE FIRST PRIVILEGED ACCESS MANAGEMENT PLATFORM AVAILABLE ON GOOGLE CLOUD
SYDNEY, Australia, Aug 7 (Bernama) --
| Broad cloud support is a BeyondTrust priority, having the only complete PAM platform available on Google Cloud, Amazon Web Services and Microsoft Azure Marketplace BeyondTrust, the leading cyber security company dedicated to preventing privilege misuse and stopping unauthorised access, announced today that its PowerBroker privileged access management platform, powered by BeyondInsight, is the first PAM platform available on Google Cloud. As the only complete PAM platform available on Google Cloud, BeyondTrust, which is already available on Amazon Web Services and Microsoft Azure Marketplace, can now provide additional cloud-based deployment options and maximum flexibility for customers. While today's announcement ushers in a new offering for BeyondTrust and its platform, currently also available as software, virtual and physical appliances, it significantly magnifies BeyondTrust's cloud availability, providing the necessary resources to manage cloud instances, cloud services, and cloud applications. It also enhances BeyondTrust’s offering for Managed Services Providers (MSPs) in search of new security services for their customers. Customers and partners alike can benefit from BeyondTrust's industry-unique cloud connectors for managing other cloud instances and passwords, and not only for Google. BeyondTrust's Google Cloud instance is supported by a Bring Your Own Licensing (BYOL) model that can be used with: • PowerBroker Password Management – Privileged password and privileged session management that improves accountability and control over shared passwords by securing, controlling, alerting and recording access • PowerBroker Privilege Management (UNIX, Linux, Windows, Mac) – Multi-layered privilege protection that enforces least privilege and appropriate use across physical and virtual systems efficiently, without disrupting user productivity http://mrem.bernama.com/viewsm.php?idm=29753 |
DONG ENERGY AND GLOBAL INFRASTRUCTURE PARTNERS TO FORM 50/50 PARTNERSHIP TO BUILD GERMAN OFFSHORE WIND FARM BORKUM RIFFGRUND 2
New York, Aug 8 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- DONG Energy, one of Northern Europe’s leading energy groups, and Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP), a leading independent global infrastructure investor, jointly announced today that Global Infrastructure Partners III (GIP III), a fund managed by GIP, has entered into an agreement to acquire a 50% stake in the Borkum Riffgrund 2 Offshore Wind Farm project from DONG Energy for a total consideration of approximately EUR 1,170 million.
Borkum Riffgrund 2 is a 450MW offshore wind project in the German North Sea, currently being constructed by DONG Energy. DONG Energy will provide a full-scope EPC (engineering, procurement and construction) contract for the construction of the project. In addition, DONG Energy will provide operation and maintenance services and a route to market for the power production.
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Borkum Riffgrund 2 is a 450MW offshore wind project in the German North Sea, currently being constructed by DONG Energy. DONG Energy will provide a full-scope EPC (engineering, procurement and construction) contract for the construction of the project. In addition, DONG Energy will provide operation and maintenance services and a route to market for the power production.
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ZEROSTACK'S PRIVATE CLOUD BUSINESS SOARS IN SINGAPORE
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Aug 8 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- ZeroStack, Inc., creators of the self-driving on-premises cloud, today announced that the Singapore market has been a global hotspot for its private cloud solution, adding three new customers and three new ecosystem partners to its global lineup since the last quarter. Customers include one of the largest technology companies in Singapore and JTEC Enterprises, a new regional MSP business. ZeroStack’s new partners are well-established Singapore entities with local and regional reach and include cloud arena specialists PTC Systems and Sunway Pareto.
“With ZeroStack’s unique on-premises cloud solution, we are building an ecosystem of partners and a channel that helps both sell through MSPs and directly to enterprises,” said Joel Norton, ZeroStack’s Regional Manager Asia South at M5 Technologies. “There’s a groundswell of interest in private cloud in South Asia, and we are promoting ZeroStack’s self-driving cloud vision to meet and even exceed the demands of this market.”
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“With ZeroStack’s unique on-premises cloud solution, we are building an ecosystem of partners and a channel that helps both sell through MSPs and directly to enterprises,” said Joel Norton, ZeroStack’s Regional Manager Asia South at M5 Technologies. “There’s a groundswell of interest in private cloud in South Asia, and we are promoting ZeroStack’s self-driving cloud vision to meet and even exceed the demands of this market.”
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