NEW YORK, Dec 31
(Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nasdaq (Nasdaq:NDAQ) today announced that an issuer was
able to use its Nasdaq Linq blockchain ledger technology to successfully
complete and record a private securities transaction – the first of its kind
using blockchain technology. Chain.com, an inaugural Nasdaq Linq client and blockchain
developer, documented its issuance of shares to a private investor using
Nasdaq’s blockchain-enabled technology. This transaction represents a
major advance in the application of blockchain technology for private
companies.
Thursday, December 31, 2015
Tuesday, December 29, 2015
CHINA (PINGXIANG) "CHINESE REDWOOD" FURNITURE INDEX REPORT ISSUED IN GUANGXI
NANNING, China, Dec. 29, 2015 /Xinhua-AsiaNet/--
On November 16, China national center for financial information index academy issued "China (Pingxiang) "Chinese Redwood" Furniture Index report(2015)"in South China's Pingxiang, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. According to the report, it is estimated that the industry of "Chinese Redwood" furniture will stay in a period of adjustment, and the rate of the adjustment would slow down. The leading index might bounce back from bottom line and the industry may revive in the next few years.
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Monday, December 28, 2015
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY SPECIALTY INSURANCE ENTERS SURETY MARKET IN ASIA, NAMES ANDREW HO HEAD OF BUSINESS UNIT
BOSTON, Dec 9 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance Company (BHSI) today announced that it is entering the Surety market in Asia and appointed Andrew Ho as Vice President, Head of Surety, Asia.
“Our expansion into surety is indicative of our strategy to commit where our deep expertise and top-rated financial strength will create value for our customers,” said Marc Breuil, President of Asia, BHSI. “We are pleased to have Andrew leading our newest business segment, providing quality surety underwriting and responsive local service.”
Thursday, December 24, 2015
FOREIGN MINISTRY COLLEGIUM MEETING FOCUSED ON RUSSIA-ASEAN RELATIONS
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 23 (Bernama) -- On December 22, a Foreign Ministry Collegium meeting took place that focused on Russia’s relations with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and its member countries.
In the context of the 20th anniversary of the Russian-ASEAN Dialogue Partnership, which will be observed in 2016, the meeting addressed the status and prospects for the development of cooperation with the ten member countries in bilateral and multilateral formats, as well as preparations for the anniversary Russia-ASEAN summit in Sochi next May.
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In the context of the 20th anniversary of the Russian-ASEAN Dialogue Partnership, which will be observed in 2016, the meeting addressed the status and prospects for the development of cooperation with the ten member countries in bilateral and multilateral formats, as well as preparations for the anniversary Russia-ASEAN summit in Sochi next May.
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Saturday, December 19, 2015
CHINA-ASEAN MONETARY INDEX ISSUED IN NANNING
NANNING, China, Dec. 18, 2015 /Xinhua-AsiaNet/--
| China Finance Corporate and Nanning Municipal jointly issued their first China-ASEAN Monetary Index(CAMI) on Tuesday in Nanning, capital city of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region in Southern China. According to the index, the Chinese currency yuan, or Renminbi, has appreciated faster than that of ASEAN countries, and the rate is also faster than the appreciation of U.S. Dollar against ASEAN countries' currency. CAMI is a comprehensive representation of the fluctuation of monetary exchange rate between Renminbi and currencies of ASEAN countries based on the data of monetary exchange rates of major currencies and trade between China and ASEAN countries. The index will provide efficient reference basis on monetary exchange for China-Asean Free Trade Area(CAFTA) and promote monetary and financial cooperation. http://mrem.bernama.com/viewsm.php?idm=25955 |
FENETRE PARTNERS LAUNCHES B-TO-B SAKE DIRECT EXPORT SERVICE FROM JAPAN
TOKYO, Dec. 18, 2015 /Kyodo JBN-AsiaNet/ --
- Opening of "Import Sake from Japan" Website - Fenetre Partners, Ltd. (hereafter "Fenetre Partners") and Genos Group KK (hereafter "Genos Group") launched the "Import Sake from Japan" website on December 17 to provide business-to-business export service of Japanese sake for overseas customers. (Photo: http://prw.kyodonews.jp/opn/release/201512166538/) Fenetre Partners is a leading consulting firm specializing in trade, investment, and international marketing. Founded in 2008, its clients include both foreign companies looking to enter the Japanese market and Japanese companies aspiring to go global. The firm has been conducting international projects for over 130 companies in the past 7 years. http://mrem.bernama.com/viewsm.php?idm=25951 |
Friday, December 18, 2015
CURRENCY DEVALUATION CONTRIBUTES TO 28 PERCENT VOLUME SLUMP IN MAJOR APPLIANCES SALES IN RUSSIA IN 2015
SINGAPORE, Dec 10 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Euromonitor International released today new data on the global consumer appliances industry.
According to the new data, the consumer appliances market is expected to grow by two percent in retail volume terms in 2015, with volume sales of major appliances projected to increase by one percent. Russia and Brazil will post a dismal 2015, recording respectively 28 percent and six percent year-on-year volume declines in major appliances.
GORDAGEN GRANTED PATENT FOR DELIVERY TECHNOLOGY
MELBOURNE, Australia, Dec. 17, 2015 /Medianet International-AsiaNet/ --
| Gordagen Pharmaceuticals, an Australian company developing evidence-based nutraceuticals and pharmaceuticals, is pleased to announce its Australian patent application* covering its novel delivery technology platform for improving the bioavailability of tocotrienols has been granted. The patent covers Gordagen's novel delivery platforms, including the MELT3(TM) technology being used for its nutraceutical products in the US and Japan and also the delivery technology intended for its prescription portfolio. It also encompasses Gordagen's nutraceutical targets of exercise endurance, delayed onset muscle soreness and heart health, the Company's prescription indications including hyperlipidemia and diabetes, as well as other indications of interest. This provides the company with multiple opportunities for product development and licensing with interested parties. http://mrem.bernama.com/viewsm.php?idm=25944 |
Thursday, December 17, 2015
AFROSTREAM BOOSTS VIDEO ON DEMAND SERVICE WITH HIGH-SPEED TRANSFERS FROM ASPERA ON IBM CLOUD
ARMONK, N.Y., Dec 16 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- IBM (NYSE:IBM) today announced that Afrostream, provider of a niche video streaming service featuring African and African-American content, has deployed solutions from Aspera, an IBM company to speed content delivery to its cloud-based Video on Demand (VOD) platform. The solution unlocks the benefits of the IBM Cloud, streamlining Afrostream’s data-intensive workflow beginning with media uploads from studios and content providers through final distribution of African movies and TV shows for streaming by fans across the world.
With offices in the US and France, Afrostream hosts an extensive content library that is currently available to millions of fans in France, Belgium, Switzerland and the Sub-Saharan regions of Senegal and Ivory Coast; additionally, the company has secured rights for many other African countries to bolster its growth in the African VOD space.
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With offices in the US and France, Afrostream hosts an extensive content library that is currently available to millions of fans in France, Belgium, Switzerland and the Sub-Saharan regions of Senegal and Ivory Coast; additionally, the company has secured rights for many other African countries to bolster its growth in the African VOD space.
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Wednesday, December 16, 2015
P&G RELEASES 2015 SUSTAINABILITY REPORT, DETAILING PROGRESS AGAINST 2020 ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL GOALS
CINCINNATI, Dec 16 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- The Procter & Gamble Company (NYSE:PG) released its 17th annual sustainability report today, detailing the progress it is making to reduce
its environmental footprint and improve social conditions for those in need.
FIRST ADVANTAGE RECOGNIZED BY HUMAN RESOURCES EXPERTS AS THE BEST BACKGROUND SCREENING COMPANY IN SOUTH ASIA
SINGAPORE & KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia & HONG KONG, Dec 16 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- First Advantage, a Symphony Technology Group company and the leading global provider of background screening, won two gold and one silver awards at the Human Resources Magazine Vendor of the Year Awards in Hong Kong, Malaysia and Singapore. The Awards was organized by the Human Resources Magazine, the leading source of HR-related news in Asia. Judged by 60 of the biggest-spending HR directors in Asia, including Fortune 500 companies, local conglomerates and other esteemed Multinational Corporations, this award is one of the most coveted annual Human Resources recognitions in South Asia.
HONESTBEE BRINGS ON-DEMAND GROCERY AND DELIVERY SERVICE TO JAPAN
HOKKAIDO, Japan, Dec 15 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Honestbee, a fast-growing on-demand grocery concierge and delivery service company based in Singapore, today launches its service in Japan. The first stop of more to come, visiting tourists can now enjoy the convenience of grocery shopping via the online portal honestbee.jp in Niseko, Hokkaido, Japan, from now till 29 February 2016.
YAMAHA MOTOR TARGETS NET SALES OF 2 TRILLION YEN
IWATA, Japan, Dec. 15 /Kyodo JBN-AsiaNet/ --
- Unveils New Medium-term Business Plan by 2018 -
Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. unveiled on December 15 its new medium-term business plan for the three-year period starting in 2016, under which the company aims to increase the earning power of its existing businesses, expand capital investment, increase dividends and secure a more stable financial foundation. The plan targets net sales of two trillion yen and an operating income ratio of 10 percent by 2018, as well as furthering Yamaha Motor's history of achieving milestones in the fields of motorcycles, personal vehicles, marine products and more. |
UNIONPAY AND ITS PARTNERS JOINTLY LAUNCH QUICKPASS--INNOVATIVE FINANCE BENEFITS PUBLIC WELFARE AND SHAPES THE BLUEPRINT OF MOBILE PAYMENT
SHANGHAI, China, Dec. 15, 2015/Xinhua-AsiaNet/--
On December 12, UnionPay launched QuickPass in Beijing in cooperation with over 20 commercial banks, ushering in an era of mobile payment that is safer and more convenient. From now on, people can pay not only with UnionPay cards but also via its mobile solution QuickPass, with the convenience and financial security provided by its world-leading technology.
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I SQUARED CAPITAL APPROVED FOR UP $200 MILLION IN FINANCING FOR CO-INVESTMENTS FROM OPIC
NEW YORK, Dec 16 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- I Squared Capital has received approval for up to $200 million in financing from the Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC) to be deployed through co-investments alongside the ISQ Global Infrastructure Fund. I Squared Capital was selected from among 150 managers and received one of the largest commitments that OPIC has made to a fund manager to date.
MOBILE ROAMING APP AJURA OFFERS INTERNATIONAL ROAMING AT 90 PER CENT LESS COST
SINGAPORE & HONG KONG, Dec 16 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Ajura Pte Ltd from Reve Group has launched a mobile app that allows global travellers to make and receive international calls at 5 to 10 per cent of what a roaming call would normally cost.
Z.COM LAUNCHES SSL STARTING AT JUST $2 A MONTH
SINGAPORE, Dec 15 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Z.com (https://z.com/), the global brand of Japan's leading Internet services provider, GMO Internet Group, today launches new SSL certificate service, Z.com SSL. The service offers a range of plans, and when selected as an option with Z.com WordPress or Z.com Web Hosting services is available for just $2. With Z.com SSL, publishing secure, reliable websites without a high initial layout is made possible for all web developers.
Z.com seeks to contribute to a safe and secure Internet environment for everyone.
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Z.com seeks to contribute to a safe and secure Internet environment for everyone.
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Tuesday, December 15, 2015
PHILIPPINE DELEGATION OVERSEES PRODUCTION OF VOTE COUNTING MACHINES IN TAIWAN
TAIPEI, Taiwan, Dec 14 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) --
A delegation of Comelec representatives, lawmakers and election
watchdogs visited Taiwan this week to personally observe the
manufacturing process of Vote Counting Machines (VCMs).
The group included Comelec Chairman Andres Bautista; Comelec Director James Jimenez; Congressmen Oscar Rodriguez and Nicasio Aliping Jr. from the Joint Congressional Oversight Committee (JCOC); Congressman Fred Castro and Committee Secretary Debbie Ann Soriano-Garcia from the House Committee on Suffrage & Electoral Reforms. Members of the media and the Parish Pastoral Council for Responsible Voting, also joined the tour.
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The group included Comelec Chairman Andres Bautista; Comelec Director James Jimenez; Congressmen Oscar Rodriguez and Nicasio Aliping Jr. from the Joint Congressional Oversight Committee (JCOC); Congressman Fred Castro and Committee Secretary Debbie Ann Soriano-Garcia from the House Committee on Suffrage & Electoral Reforms. Members of the media and the Parish Pastoral Council for Responsible Voting, also joined the tour.
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Saturday, December 12, 2015
BORSA ISTANBUL GOES LIVE ON NASDAQ TECHNOLOGY SUITE
ISTANBUL and NEW YORK, Dec 11 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Borsa İstanbul and Nasdaq (Nasdaq:NDAQ) have announced that Borsa İstanbul has officially gone live on nine of Nasdaq's market-leading technologies including trading and clearing, settlement, market data management, index calculation, market surveillance, business intelligence, and pre- and post-trade risk management. The initial implementation is for Borsa İstanbul's equity market. The Turkish exchange will also go live on Nasdaq technology for all other markets, including derivatives, debt securities, and precious metals markets.
Friday, December 11, 2015
POSIFLEX MOBILE POS WINS GOOD DESIGN AWARD 2015
TAIPEI, Taiwan, Dec 9 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Posiflex Technology, Inc.
(TSE:8114), a global leading brand in the design and manufacture of POS
solutions, has today announced that its ground-breaking mobile POS
system, the MT-4008W has won the prestigious Good Design Award
2015 from the Japan Institute of Design Promotion (JDP). The MT-4008W
was announced as the winner in the category ‘Shop Furniture for
Commercial Use’.
Japan’s Good Design Award was established in 1957 and acknowledges the best designs from leading companies around the world. Entries come from a wide range of fields, and around 1,200 designs are recognised each year. The symbol of the award, the ‘G Mark’, is renowned internationally as a mark of design quality, excellence and functionality.
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Japan’s Good Design Award was established in 1957 and acknowledges the best designs from leading companies around the world. Entries come from a wide range of fields, and around 1,200 designs are recognised each year. The symbol of the award, the ‘G Mark’, is renowned internationally as a mark of design quality, excellence and functionality.
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NTT COM RECEIVES LICENSE TO LAUNCH NETWORK SERVICES IN INDIA
TOKYO, Dec 10 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- NTT Communications Corporation (NTT Com), the ICT solutions and international communications business within the NTT Group (NYSE: NTT), announced today that it has been granted National Long Distance license in India through NTT Communications India Network Services, a newly established Indian subsidiary. Through this license, NTT Com will be launching India domestic network services by the end of December 2015.
NTT RESONANT'S CLOUD-BASED TESTING SERVICE REMOTE TESTKIT, UNLOCKING GOOGLE SETTINGS APP AND OTHER NEW FUNCTIONALITY ADDED!
TOKYO,
Dec. 10, 2015 /Kyodo JBN-AsiaNet/ --
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- Take Advantage of Holiday Campaign and Try
Using Remote TestKit -
NTT Resonant Inc. (hereafter NTT Resonant) will add new functionality - namely, unlocking the Google Settings for app, and pasting images and entering text by using drag and drop - to Remote TestKit(https://appkitbox.com/en/testkit/), its cloud-based smartphone testing service. By unlocking the Google Settings for app, which in particular was requested by many customers, our service has become easier than ever to use for developers and customer support service staff. Additionally, from December 10 until December 31, we are offering a holiday campaign for you to experience the new functionality, so why not try using Remote Testkit now? |
DATA VENDORS SIGN-UP TO PROVIDE DATA TO RECENTLY ANNOUNCED GOLDMAN SACHS, JPMORGAN CHASE, MORGAN STANLEY AND SMARTSTREAM BACKED REFERENCE DATA UTILITY
NEW YORK, Dec 10 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- SmartStream, the financial Transaction Lifecycle Management (TLM®) specialist, today announced that Euromoney TRADEDATA, Exchange Data International, Interactive Data Corp, S&P Capital IQ, S&P Dow Jones Indices, SIX Financial, and Thomson Reuters, have each established agreements allowing The SmartStream Reference Data Utility (RDU) to process their data on behalf of mutual customers. This industry-led reference data utility, informally known as SPReD, provides services for instrument reference data normalization, validation, cross-referencing and cleansing across all asset classes. In addition, Markit and SmartStream are working towards an alliance partnership for the integration of Markit’s CDS reference data within the RDU.
YAHOO PROVIDES UPDATE ON PLANNED SPIN OFF OF REMAINING STAKE IN ALIBABA GROUP
SUNNYVALE, Calif., Dec 10 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Yahoo! Inc. (NASDAQ: YHOO) today announced that its Board of Directors, after careful review and consideration of how to best drive long-term value for shareholders, has unanimously decided to suspend work on the pending plan, announced in January of 2015, to spin off the company’s remaining holdings in Alibaba Group Holding Limited (NYSE: BABA). The Board will now evaluate alternative transaction structures to separate the Alibaba stake, focusing specifically on a reverse of the previously announced spin transaction.
NEW MIDDLEWARE FOR SMES STRUGGLING WITH RECONCILING MULTIPLE EXCEL FILES - RELEASED FIRST IN SOUTH EAST ASIA
TOKYO, Dec 10 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Saison Information Systems Co., Ltd. (JASDAQ: 9640) (Headquarter: Tokyo, CEO: Takashi Miyano) and HULFT Pte. Ltd. (Branch Office: Singapore, CEO Kazuhiro Uchida) will release data integration middleware, “DataSpider Mini for Excel,” targeting the Southeast Asian SME market on December 17th, 2015. The software will allow organizations that traditionally have struggled with different departments managing various critical business data using Excel files to increase operational efficiency whilst reducing human errors.
Thursday, December 10, 2015
MALAYSIAN BUSINESSES POTENTIALLY VULNERABLE AS CYBER ATTACKS TARGETING FINANCIAL, ONLINE GAMING AND OTHER INDUSTRIES EXPECTED TO INCREASE
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 9 (Bernama) -- Cyber attacks are increasing in frequency, methods of attack, efficacy and source countries, as revealed in Akamai’s Q3 2015 State of the Internet – Security Report released today.
Denial of Service (DDos) attacks remain a growing and constant threat and attackers are now using smaller and shorter attacks to overcome their intended target’s defenses. This poses a significant cloud security risk given the increasing number of key services that are online in Asia and the rest of the world.
GAETANO HOLDINGS CONFIRMS KOMI OIL 4.4 BN BARRELS RESERVE
LONDON, Dec 9 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CEO of Gaetano Holdings Ltd (London), Excellency Youness Fathi, is pleased to announce that Geological Experts report showing Komi Oil (Komi Republic, Russia) has a 4.4 Billion Barrels Resource. Oil fields (South-Zverinetsky & Zverinetsky-2) are the closest to the fast growing Asian-Pacific region markets.
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'SPIRIT OF WIPRO' RUN 2015 IN SINGAPORE A SUCCESS
SINGAPORE, Dec 9 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Wipro Ltd. (NYSE:WIT), a leading global information technology, consulting and business process services company, announced the successful completion of the sixth edition of The ‘Spirit of Wipro Run’ held in Singapore on 29 November. Wipro has been organizing the Run, an annual initiative, for a decade now across global locations. The Singapore leg of the Run saw Wipro employees, their families, friends, customers, partners, analysts and suppliers run together for a cause.
APTEAN EXPANDS ERP SOFTWARE SUITE AND GEOGRAPHIC REACH WITH ACQUISITION OF COMPUTRON
ALPHARETTA, Ga., Dec 9 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aptean announced today the acquisition of Computron Software, LLC, a leading supplier of accounting and finance enterprise resource planning software to mid-market and multi-national organizations. Computron’s flexible software enables its global customers to manage a wide variety of mission critical business and financial processes, including revenue management, business performance management, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
VIRGIN ATLANTIC'S ONLINE BOOKINGS GO SKY-HIGH WITH SALECYCLE
Virgin Atlantic boost online bookings by over 5% using SaleCycle’s Email and On-Site Remarketing solutions.
SUNDERLAND, England, Dec 9 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- One of the UK’s leading long haul airlines, Virgin Atlantic, has increased online bookings by more than 5% using remarketing solutions from SaleCycle.
Wednesday, December 9, 2015
NTT COMMUNICATIONS OPENS TOP-SCALE DATA CENTER IN THAILAND
| Low-flood-risk location; well-suited to business continuity planning
TOKYO, Dec 8 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- NTT Communications Corporation (NTT Com), the ICT solutions and international communications business within NTT (NYSE: NTT), announced today the immediate launch of the Thailand Bangkok 2 Data Center, which boasts some 3,800 m2 of server room, equivalent to 1,400 racks, putting it in the top scale of data centers in Thailand.
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ARXIUM SELECTS ADDITIONAL DISTRIBUTORS OF RIVA AUTOMATED COMPOUNDING SYSTEM FOR ASIA-PACIFIC REGION
WINNIPEG, Manitoba, Dec 8 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- ARxIUM, developer of industry-leading pharmacy automation and workflow solutions, today announced it has signed agreements with four companies to serve as exclusive distributors of its RIVA automated compounding system in the Asia-Pacific region. RIVA, the only fully automated compounding system on the market today, prepares syringes and IV bags in an aseptic ISO Class 5 environment, which significantly enhances patient safety and increases pharmacy efficiency.
“We’re excited about our new strategic partnerships, as we’re continuing to expand the company’s global reach,” said Dr. Niels Erik Hansen, president and CEO of ARxIUM. “Since recently announcing our distributor partnership with Silver Wing Technologies to service mainland China, we quickly realized there was additional demand and interest throughout the broader Asia-Pacific region for RIVA’s unmatched IV compounding capabilities. These new distributors provide us with local expertise and knowledge to help hospitals and other healthcare facilities ensure patients receive safe and accurate medications.”
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“We’re excited about our new strategic partnerships, as we’re continuing to expand the company’s global reach,” said Dr. Niels Erik Hansen, president and CEO of ARxIUM. “Since recently announcing our distributor partnership with Silver Wing Technologies to service mainland China, we quickly realized there was additional demand and interest throughout the broader Asia-Pacific region for RIVA’s unmatched IV compounding capabilities. These new distributors provide us with local expertise and knowledge to help hospitals and other healthcare facilities ensure patients receive safe and accurate medications.”
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MILLENNIUM MITSUI GARDEN HOTEL TOKYO TO LAUNCH "I LOVE KABUKI" PLAN FOR FOREIGN VISITORS
TOKYO, Dec 8 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- The Millennium Mitsui Garden Hotel
Tokyo has collaborated with shops on the 5th floor of Kabukiza Tower to design
a plan for visitors to enjoy a genuine sense of kabuki and Japanese culture.
The plan, dubbed "I Love Kabuki," is available for purchase.
Monday, December 7, 2015
MALAYSIA'S MEDIA PRIMA DEPLOYS ROVI METADATA TO CREATE COMPETITIVE ENTERTAINMENT DISCOVERY EXPERIENCES FOR REGION'S TOP PORTAL, TONTON
SANTA CLARA, Calif., Dec 7 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Rovi
Corporation (NASDAQ: ROVI) today announced that Malaysia’s Media Prima
Berhad (Media Prima) has selected Rovi Metadata to power entertainment
discovery experiences for the region’s number one video portal, Tonton.
Rovi Metadata will enable Media Prima to create unique and competitive
experiences that will connect Tonton’s close to five million registered
users to their favorite entertainment content. With the recent launch of
Rovi Metadata in certain East Asian and Southeast Asian regions,
including Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore, Philippines and Malaysia, Rovi
continues to broaden its unparalleled geographical coverage and data
quality.
Media Prima will license Rovi Metadata for on-demand content, which will include local and international movies and TV shows available in Malaysia. Rovi Metadata is a leading resource for international metadata on TV programs, movies, celebrities and sporting events. Powering applications and devices for discovery of media and entertainment content, Rovi offers rich, editorial metadata created by hundreds of trained Rovi editors for video and music, including plot descriptions, descriptive attributes and an archive of rich images–localized for multiple markets.
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Media Prima will license Rovi Metadata for on-demand content, which will include local and international movies and TV shows available in Malaysia. Rovi Metadata is a leading resource for international metadata on TV programs, movies, celebrities and sporting events. Powering applications and devices for discovery of media and entertainment content, Rovi offers rich, editorial metadata created by hundreds of trained Rovi editors for video and music, including plot descriptions, descriptive attributes and an archive of rich images–localized for multiple markets.
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GONZALO SANTIAGO BAUTISTA OF MEXICO WINS GOLD AT 3RD WASHOKU WORLD CHALLENGE
TOKYO, Dec. 4, 2015 /Kyodo JBN-AsiaNet/ --
- Competition of Japanese Cooking Skills between 10 Foreign Chefs from 9 Countries in Display of Compulsory/Creative Preparation –
With hopes to spread Japanese cuisine broadly throughout the world and pass it on to future generations, the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries held the "3rd Washoku World Challenge" (https://washoku-worldchallenge.jp/3rd/en/), a competition of knowledge and skills in Japanese cooking for foreign chefs who work to disseminate Japanese food and food culture abroad. Ten washoku chefs from nine countries/regions, which included France, Mexico, Russia and Taiwan, who passed preliminary screening, flew to Japan for the final competition. The final round was held at Hattori Nutrition College ANNEXE on November 23, followed by an awarding ceremony at Happo-en (Hakuho-kan) on November 24, Washoku Day.
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- Competition of Japanese Cooking Skills between 10 Foreign Chefs from 9 Countries in Display of Compulsory/Creative Preparation –
With hopes to spread Japanese cuisine broadly throughout the world and pass it on to future generations, the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries held the "3rd Washoku World Challenge" (https://washoku-worldchallenge.jp/3rd/en/), a competition of knowledge and skills in Japanese cooking for foreign chefs who work to disseminate Japanese food and food culture abroad. Ten washoku chefs from nine countries/regions, which included France, Mexico, Russia and Taiwan, who passed preliminary screening, flew to Japan for the final competition. The final round was held at Hattori Nutrition College ANNEXE on November 23, followed by an awarding ceremony at Happo-en (Hakuho-kan) on November 24, Washoku Day.
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Saturday, December 5, 2015
SAMSUNG BIOEPIS' RENFLEXIS® INFLIXIMAB BIOSIMILAR RECEIVES REGULATORY APPROVAL IN KOREA
INCHEON, Korea, Dec 4 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Samsung Bioepis Co., Ltd. today announced that Korea’s Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) has approved RENFLEXIS® – a biosimilar version of Remicade® (infliximab), also known as SB2 – for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, Crohn’s disease, pediatric Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, pediatric ulcerative colitis, psoriatic arthritis and plaque psoriasis. This marks the second regulatory approval for Samsung Bioepis in Korea. The MFDS approved in September 2015 Samsung Bioepis’ BRENZYS®, a biosimilar version of Enbrel® (etanercept), also known as SB4.
“We look forward to the introduction of RENFLEXIS® in Korea, where patients suffering from autoimmune diseases will soon have access to an affordable, high-quality biologic treatment option,” said Christopher Hansung Ko, President & CEO of Samsung Bioepis. “With an extensive pipeline of biosimilars on the way, we will continue to leverage our strengths in product development and quality assurance to bring these life-enhancing medications to patients who need them most.”
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“We look forward to the introduction of RENFLEXIS® in Korea, where patients suffering from autoimmune diseases will soon have access to an affordable, high-quality biologic treatment option,” said Christopher Hansung Ko, President & CEO of Samsung Bioepis. “With an extensive pipeline of biosimilars on the way, we will continue to leverage our strengths in product development and quality assurance to bring these life-enhancing medications to patients who need them most.”
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BRISTLECONE LAUNCHES NEO - A CLOUD-BASED PLATFORM FOR SUPPLY CHAIN BUSINESS ANALYTICS
SAN JOSE, Calif., Dec 4 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Bristlecone, a global leader in supply chain, procurement and analytics consulting, has announced the launch of its game-changing cloud-based platform, Bristlecone NEO (NEO). The first release of NEO incorporates two service offerings – Spend Analytics and Financial Supply Chain Analytics – which are available in a subscription model.
Friday, December 4, 2015
KYUSHU TOURISM PROMOTION ORGANIZATION HOSTS A CONTEST FOR THE BEST HOT SPRING TOWN CHOSEN BY FOREIGNERS
FUKUOKA, Japan, Dec 3 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- For the purpose of promoting the hot springs around Kyushu and discovering their new attractions, the Kyushu Tourism Promotion Organization will host a contest in which Kyushu’s most popular hot spring town among foreigners will be decided by vote. Contest will be held in English.
In this contest, the most popular hot spring town will be decided out of 20 candidates pre-selected by the organization based on the opinions from the designate “Kyushu Tourism Supporters.” The website to introduce each candidate town has been launched. Support messages for each hot spring town can be posted on the websites and a special prize will be given to the poster of the best message.
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In this contest, the most popular hot spring town will be decided out of 20 candidates pre-selected by the organization based on the opinions from the designate “Kyushu Tourism Supporters.” The website to introduce each candidate town has been launched. Support messages for each hot spring town can be posted on the websites and a special prize will be given to the poster of the best message.
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NEW WHITE PAPER BY FIRST ADVANTAGE SHOWS RISE IN EMPLOYMENT DISCREPANCIES IN THE PHILIPPINES
MANILA, Philippines, Dec 3 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- First Advantage, a Symphony Technology Group company and the leading global provider of background screening analytics and identity solutions, today released a whitepaper giving an insight into the hiring trends in the Philippines, one of fastest growing economies in the Asia Pacific region.
Thursday, December 3, 2015
UTI INTRODUCES MULTIMODAL HUBS FOR FASTER DELIVERY
LONG BEACH,
Calif., Dec 2 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- UTi Worldwide Inc. (Nasdaq:UTIW), a global supply
chain services and solutions provider has introduced new multimodal hubs in
Kuala Lumpur and Ho Chi Minh City to tackle the challenges of static air cargo
capacity and service its Worldwide Gateways in Europe and the USA.
Asia's Largest Private Companies: The PrivCo Asia 20: Ranking The Largest Private Companies In Asia
NEW YORK, Dec 3 (Bernama) -- PrivCo has just released the 2015 PrivCo
Asia 20: Asia's Largest Privately Held Companies by Revenue Report.
PrivCo screened its proprietary Private Company Financial Database with information on over 850,000 private companies to rank the 20 largest private companies in Asia, based on 2014 revenue. The top 20 Asian firms in the region represent both established, as well as young and fast growing companies, all of which command revenues of over $11 Bln/year. PrivCo has provided its Exclusive Top 10 Rankings below, with Huawei Investment & Holding Co. (China) taking the top spot ranking as the #1 Largest Private Company in Asia. Ranked just behind it were #2 Shandong Weiqiao Pioneering Group (China) & #3 Amer International Group Co., Ltd. (China).
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PrivCo screened its proprietary Private Company Financial Database with information on over 850,000 private companies to rank the 20 largest private companies in Asia, based on 2014 revenue. The top 20 Asian firms in the region represent both established, as well as young and fast growing companies, all of which command revenues of over $11 Bln/year. PrivCo has provided its Exclusive Top 10 Rankings below, with Huawei Investment & Holding Co. (China) taking the top spot ranking as the #1 Largest Private Company in Asia. Ranked just behind it were #2 Shandong Weiqiao Pioneering Group (China) & #3 Amer International Group Co., Ltd. (China).
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Wednesday, December 2, 2015
ANTUIT ACQUIRES AURIQ SYSTEMS' JAPANESE BUSINESS
SINGAPORE & NEW YORK, Dec 1 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Antuit,
a global Big Data solutions company, today announced the acquisition of
AuriQ Systems Co., Ltd. (“AuriQ”), a Japanese subsidiary of AuriQ Systems, Inc.,
a leading provider of data management software solutions that help
enterprises, datacenters and e-businesses increase revenue and reduce
operation costs.
Once complete, Antuit will integrate into its portfolio AuriQ’s suite of data management solutions including Essentia, the company’s flagship product that helps companies manage, process and analyze vast amounts of unstructured, semi-structured and structured data. Essentia is a cloud-based solution designed to address common issues when working with big, complex and/or dark data. It is optimized to work with Amazon Web Services and Microsoft Azure.
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Once complete, Antuit will integrate into its portfolio AuriQ’s suite of data management solutions including Essentia, the company’s flagship product that helps companies manage, process and analyze vast amounts of unstructured, semi-structured and structured data. Essentia is a cloud-based solution designed to address common issues when working with big, complex and/or dark data. It is optimized to work with Amazon Web Services and Microsoft Azure.
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Air New Zealand Named Airline Of The Year By Airlineratings.com
PERTH, Australia, Dec 1 (Bernama) --
http://www.airlineratings.com/news/615/worlds-best-airlines-for-2016
AirlineRatings.com the world's only safety and product rating website has announced the selection of Air New Zealand as its Airline of the Year for 2016.
www.AirlineRatings.com celebrates and promotes excellence in the airline industry and the pinnacle of these efforts is its Airline Excellence Awards.
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http://www.airlineratings.com/news/615/worlds-best-airlines-for-2016
AirlineRatings.com the world's only safety and product rating website has announced the selection of Air New Zealand as its Airline of the Year for 2016.
www.AirlineRatings.com celebrates and promotes excellence in the airline industry and the pinnacle of these efforts is its Airline Excellence Awards.
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Tuesday, December 1, 2015
ARIZONA'S YUMA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER SELECTS MACH7 TECHNOLOGIES TO POWER NEW ENTERPRISE IMAGING STRATEGY
BURLINGTON, Vt. &
CHICAGO, Dec 1 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE)
-- Yuma Regional
Medical Center (YRMC) selected Mach7 Technologies’ award-winning medical image
management solution to power an enterprise-wide imaging strategy.Mach7
Enterprise Imaging Platform forms
the foundation of YRMC’s strategy to control imaging enterprise-wide, improve
interoperability and eliminate bottlenecks created by existing PACS.
FLATCHAT, THE MOBILE APP FOR HOME RENTALS AND ROOMMATES, NOW IN SINGAPORE
BANGALORE, India, Nov
30 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Flatchat, a mobile-based platform which helps people find
rental homes, tenants, and roommates, has now launched in Singapore. With over
100k users, Flatchat is among the top-rated real estate apps in India.
Monday, November 30, 2015
MOST AWESOME MOBILE GAME: REVIEWS ON JUNIOR THREE KINGDOMS TRADITIONAL CHINESE VERSION
SHANGHAI, Nov 27 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- 少年三國志(Junior Three Kingdoms), a game that unifies elements of card collection, strategy and interaction, recently received quite positive reviews on its Traditional Chinese version.
(Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EO82Dzok_JE)
“The overall quality of the game is fantastic. The graphics are colorful, making the scenes and hero skills look stunning. The complexity of the game also attracts me, and I have to really study the game to master it. Strategy plays an important role in the different game modes but collecting heroes that work well with each other is the most important thing,” commented the gamer 勇猛赵子龙.
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(Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EO82Dzok_JE)
“The overall quality of the game is fantastic. The graphics are colorful, making the scenes and hero skills look stunning. The complexity of the game also attracts me, and I have to really study the game to master it. Strategy plays an important role in the different game modes but collecting heroes that work well with each other is the most important thing,” commented the gamer 勇猛赵子龙.
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MOST AWESOME MOBILE GAME: REVIEWS ON JUNIOR THREE KINGDOMS TRADITIONAL CHINESE VERSION
SHANGHAI, Nov 27 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- 少年三國志(Junior Three Kingdoms), a game that unifies elements of card collection, strategy and interaction, recently received quite positive reviews on its Traditional Chinese version.
(Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EO82Dzok_JE)
“The overall quality of the game is fantastic. The graphics are colorful, making the scenes and hero skills look stunning. The complexity of the game also attracts me, and I have to really study the game to master it. Strategy plays an important role in the different game modes but collecting heroes that work well with each other is the most important thing,” commented the gamer 勇猛赵子龙.
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(Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EO82Dzok_JE)
“The overall quality of the game is fantastic. The graphics are colorful, making the scenes and hero skills look stunning. The complexity of the game also attracts me, and I have to really study the game to master it. Strategy plays an important role in the different game modes but collecting heroes that work well with each other is the most important thing,” commented the gamer 勇猛赵子龙.
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MICF Attractions Include 'Hearme Hearme' Campaign And 'Teddy Bear Hospital Program'
SHAH ALAM, Nov 27 (Bernama) -- The 'HearMe HearMe' Campaign and the
'Teddy Bear Hospital Program' are among the major attractions of the
three-day Malaysia Islamic Children's Fair (MICF) which began today at
the Shah Alam Convention Centre here.
Managing Director of Zurriyat Ventures Sdn Bhd, who is also MICF chairman, Dayang Lily Maznah Abang Muas said the MICF was a platform for various Islamic-based educational activities, products and services for children.
"For instance the 'HearMe HearMe' campaign is aimed at encouraging children to give their opinions and views on issues, and adults can give their feedback.
"This will help children build confidence to talk, discuss ideas and aspirations with their parents or other adults," she told reporters today.
Lily Maznah said children who visit MICF could participate in activities such as the 'Teddy Bear Hospital Program' managed by the Islamic Medical Association of Malaysia Children and Teens Super Team (IMACAT).
She said under the programme, children could use teddy bears to conduct basic health checks.
"This activity is among the most exciting as the teddy bears will be treated as patients while the children are the parents.
"Through this activity, we will expose the children to eye and tooth issues as well as the importance of nutritious food," she said.
The programme which is in its third year, will also include various competitions aimed at fostering family ties, such as 'Family Treasure Hunt' and 'Family Coloring Contest'.
-- BERNAMA
Managing Director of Zurriyat Ventures Sdn Bhd, who is also MICF chairman, Dayang Lily Maznah Abang Muas said the MICF was a platform for various Islamic-based educational activities, products and services for children.
"For instance the 'HearMe HearMe' campaign is aimed at encouraging children to give their opinions and views on issues, and adults can give their feedback.
"This will help children build confidence to talk, discuss ideas and aspirations with their parents or other adults," she told reporters today.
Lily Maznah said children who visit MICF could participate in activities such as the 'Teddy Bear Hospital Program' managed by the Islamic Medical Association of Malaysia Children and Teens Super Team (IMACAT).
She said under the programme, children could use teddy bears to conduct basic health checks.
"This activity is among the most exciting as the teddy bears will be treated as patients while the children are the parents.
"Through this activity, we will expose the children to eye and tooth issues as well as the importance of nutritious food," she said.
The programme which is in its third year, will also include various competitions aimed at fostering family ties, such as 'Family Treasure Hunt' and 'Family Coloring Contest'.
-- BERNAMA
PFIZER AND ALLERGAN TO COMBINE
NEW YORK & DUBLIN, Nov 30 (Bernama) -- Pfizer Inc. (NYSE:PFE) and Allergan plc (NYSE:AGN) today announced that their boards of directors have unanimously approved, and the companies have entered into, a definitive merger agreement under which Pfizer, a global innovative biopharmaceutical company, will combine with Allergan, a global pharmaceutical company and a leader in a new industry model - Growth Pharma, in a stock transaction currently valued at $363.63 per Allergan share, for a total enterprise value of approximately $160 billion, based on the closing price of Pfizer common stock of $32.18 on November 20, 2015. The transaction represents more than a 30 percent premium based on Pfizer's and Allergan's unaffected share prices as of October 28, 2015. Allergan shareholders will receive 11.3 shares of the combined company for each of their Allergan shares, and Pfizer stockholders will receive one share of the combined company for each of their Pfizer shares.
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Thursday, November 26, 2015
UTI EARNS SECURE TRADE PARTNERSHIP CERTIFICATE FROM SINGAPORE CUSTOMS
LONG BEACH, Calif., Nov 25 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- UTi Worldwide Inc. (Nasdaq:UTIW), a global supply chain services and solutions provider, has earned a coveted Secure Trade Partnership (STP) certificate from Singapore Customs. The certificate is awarded to companies that have adopted robust security measures throughout their trading operations to enhance the security of global supply chains and prevent disruptions to the smooth flow of goods.
Among the benefits of receiving the STP certificate are swift trade facilitations (available through Singapore Customs' TradeFIRST bands), automatic "known consignor" designation under the Regulated Cargo Agent Regime, quicker cargo clearance and fewer inspections where STP status is recognized by other national authorities, such as those in China and the US.
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Among the benefits of receiving the STP certificate are swift trade facilitations (available through Singapore Customs' TradeFIRST bands), automatic "known consignor" designation under the Regulated Cargo Agent Regime, quicker cargo clearance and fewer inspections where STP status is recognized by other national authorities, such as those in China and the US.
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Wednesday, November 25, 2015
Gordagen Positions For Growth And Secures R&D Loan
MELBOURNE, Australia, Nov 25 (Bernama) -- Gordagen Pharmaceuticals, a privately held Australian company commercializing tocotrienol-based nutraceuticals and pharmaceuticals, today outlined the strategic initiatives it is taking in preparation for commercializing its first nutraceutical product in the US early next year.
As part of the Company's long-term growth strategy and shift toward commercial operations with the potential to have multiple marketed products in the coming years, Chairman of the Board, Mr Fred Nadjarian, has announced his retirement from the Board and will assume the role of Special Advisor to the Scientific Advisory Board.
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As part of the Company's long-term growth strategy and shift toward commercial operations with the potential to have multiple marketed products in the coming years, Chairman of the Board, Mr Fred Nadjarian, has announced his retirement from the Board and will assume the role of Special Advisor to the Scientific Advisory Board.
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Tuesday, November 24, 2015
SAMSUNG BIOEPIS RECEIVES POSITIVE CHMP OPINION FOR THE FIRST ETANERCEPT BIOSIMILAR IN THE EUROPEAN UNION
INCHEON, Korea, Nov 23 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Samsung Bioepis Co., Ltd. today announced that the European Medicines Agency’s (EMA) Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) has adopted a positive opinion on Benepali® – a biosimilar version of Enbrel® (etanercept), previously known as SB4 – for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, axial spondyloarthritis (ankylosing spondylitis and non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritis) and plaque psoriasis. This marks the first time the CHMP has adopted a positive opinion on an etanercept biosimilar.
CHINA HI-TECH FAIR (CHTF): A FEAST OF TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION
SHENZHEN, China, Nov 23 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- China
Hi-Tech Fair (CHTF) 2015 presented a week of innovation to exhibitors and
visitors, especially technology geeks, from November 16 to 21, 2015 in Shenzhen
City of Guangdong Province, China. The fair is a feast of technology trends and
concepts.
Saturday, November 21, 2015
CITI NAMED BEST DIGITAL BANK IN ASIA BY GLOBAL FINANCE MAGAZINE
HONG KONG, Nov 20 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Citi has been recognized as Asia’s Best
Digital Bank for 2015 by Global Finance magazine, picking up Best
Corporate/Institutional Digital Bank and Best Consumer Digital Bank in the
region.
The annual competition evaluates
online and mobile banking applications. Winners were selected based on the
strength of strategy for attracting and servicing online customers, success in
getting clients to use web offerings, growth of the online customer base,
breadth of products offered, evidence of tangible benefits gained from Internet
initiatives and web site design and functionality.
NTT COMMUNICATIONS POSITIONED AS A "LEADER" IN GARTNER 2015 REPORT: "MAGIC QUADRANT FOR CLOUD-ENABLED MANAGED HOSTING, ASIA/PACIFIC"
TOKYO, Nov 20
(Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- NTT Communications Corporation (NTT Com), a data, cloud and international communications leader
within the NTT (NYSE: NTT) Group, announced today it has been positioned in the
Leaders quadrant of the "Magic Quadrant for Cloud-Enabled Managed Hosting,
Asia/Pacific" (Magic Quadrant) report*1 published by
Gartner Inc. in November 2015, based on its ability to execute and completeness
of vision.
Thursday, November 19, 2015
NEW UNISYS SOFTWARE BOLSTERS ROLE OF CLEARPATH FORWARD AS HUB FOR MODERN SOFTWARE-DEFINED DATA CENTERS
BLUE BELL, Pa., Nov. 18, 2015 /Medianet International-AsiaNet/--
Integration with Docker, VMware and Microsoft SQL among key advancements in software for flagship computer systems
Unisys Corporation (http://www.unisys.com/) (NYSE: UIS) today announced new software developments, including integration with Docker containers, VMware management and Microsoft SQL databases, that advance its flagship ClearPath ForwardTM computer systems. The new capabilities are designed to evolve ClearPath Forward systems further into open, software-driven platforms that serve as hubs in hybrid software-defined data centers. |
Wednesday, November 18, 2015
CONFIDENCE AMONG ASIA PACIFIC CEOS AT LOWEST LEVEL SINCE 2012
MANILA, the Philippines, Nov 16 (Bernama-GLOBE
NEWSWIRE) -- Asia Pacific CEOs believe prospects for business
growth over the next 12 months are dimming fast. Ahead of the annual
Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Leaders Meeting November 18-19,
business leaders have a number of concerns, according to PwC’s fifth annual
APEC CEO Survey.
FROM UGLY U TO THE PERFECT V
SEOUL, South Korea, Nov 17 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- In the age of appearance competitiveness, baby-face is winning over ‘pretty face’ & ‘nice body’ era. Baby face with small oval shape is becoming the trend. As the attention to baby-face grew, ‘facial contouring’ became the hottest topic. Facial contouring is not a procedure that simply makes the image of a face look younger, but eliminates the aged look by reducing the size of bone structure.
PRA HEALTH SCIENCES在新加坡拓展業務
RALEIGH, N.C., Nov 17
(Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- PRA Health Sciences (PRA)（納斯達克：PRAH）欣然宣佈將搬遷到新加坡的新辦事處，以支援其在該地區的業務擴張。此次搬遷後，PRA將能夠整合其員工實力，並靠近其在該地區的許多客戶，具有戰略意義。新辦事處的地址為21 Biopolis Road, Nucleos, Singapore。
PRA臨床業務（亞太區）區域高級總監Jonathan Newton表示，「我們對此次搬遷感到非常高興。新加坡是卓越的臨床研究中心，也是PRA在亞太區佈局的區域中心。此次搬遷是PRA對自身承諾的一次踐行，以滿足客戶不斷增長的需求並在該地區提供優質服務。
PRA HEALTH SCIENCES EXPANDS OPERATIONS IN SINGAPORE
RALEIGH, N.C., Nov 17 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- PRA Health Sciences (PRA) (NASDAQ:PRAH) is pleased to announce that it is relocating to a new office in Singapore to support its expanded operations in the region. The move will allow PRA to consolidate its workforce and be strategically located near many of its clients in the area. The new office location is 21 Biopolis Road, Nucleos, Singapore.
TORONTO, VANCOUVER AND SINGAPORE COME OUT TOPS IN PWC'S BUILDING BETTER CITIES SURVEY
MANILA, the Philippines, Nov 17 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Toronto, Vancouver and Singapore emerged as the top three cities in APEC in which to live and do business, according to a new study launched today at the APEC 2015 CEO Summit. The PwC study gives city leaders a view of where they are now, and it hopes to inspire cities within APEC to collaborate and seek advice to solve tenacious problems.
$100,000 USD BATTLEHACK PRIZE AWARDED TO DEVELOPER TEAM FROM VENICE COURTESY OF PAYPAL AND BRAINTREE
SAN JOSE, Calif., Nov 16 (Bernama-BUSINESS
WIRE)-- PayPal and
Braintree today announced the $100,000 USD grand-prize winner of its 2015
BattleHack Series. The 24-hour BattleHack World Finals took place at PayPal
Headquarters in Silicon Valley and hosted 14 teams of developers from across
the globe, all winners of their regional BattleHack competitions. At the World
Finals, competitors were tasked with building an application that incorporates
the PayPal, Braintree or Venmo APIs, encouraging hacks that include an element
of social good.
OPPLE LIGHTING RANKS NO.1 ON LIGHTING AND INNER DECORATION SALES CHART OF ALIBABA'S 11.11 SALE
SHANGHAI, Nov 16 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE)-- The 2015 Global 11.11 Shopping Festival of Alibaba Group concluded at the end of November 11 (Single Day). As one of the lighting companies that started e-commerce early, OPPLE Lighting has been involved in the 11.11 Shopping Festival for six years in a row. This year with an income of RMB 120 million, it ranked No.1 among lighting and inner decoration players for the third year in a row and made a hit on WeChat.
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