Friday, June 30, 2017
JICA-EPU SEMINAR "60 YEARS & BEYOND: THE WAY FORWARD"
KUALA LUMPUR, June 28 (Bernama) -- Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Malaysia Office, jointly with Economic Planning Unit of Malaysia, organized a seminar “60 Years & Beyond: The Way Forward” on 18 May, 2017 in Putrajaya.
Year 2016 was the 60th year since the first technical trainees visited Japan from Malaysia in 1956, and Year 2017 is the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relationship between Malaysia and Japan. As a commemoration of those anniversaries, the Seminar intended to look back how Japanese Official Development Assistance (ODA) has been walking along the way to social and economic development of Malaysia and to explore the ways to widen the scope of future cooperation of the two countries.
At the seminar, Dato Yogeswaran of EPU and Mr. Orikasa of the Embassy of Japan both acknowledged the success of Japanese assistance and complimented JICA’s role in the development process.
A keynote speech and a video provided the background and characteristics of Japanese ODA and explained the basis for the success of the cooperation. Guided by Dr. Leon from Sunway University, a panel of 6 speakers then explored various themes of the development cooperation that ranged from industrialization, infrastructure development, waste management to human resource development, private sector and the importance in trade and investment and finally the future of the cooperation, which will likely to take the form of partnership, the next step beyond development cooperation and assistance.
Many top management participated in the seminar including those from Centre for Instructor and Advanced Skill Training (CIAST) and Malaysia Productivity Corporation (MPC), both of them have long cooperation history, as well as implementing agencies of on-going projects such as Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) and Malaysia-Japan International Institute of Technology (MJIIT). The fact that more than 60 of Ministries/Departments and universities participated in the seminar shows that many Malaysian related recognized the contribution of Japan to social and economic development of Malaysia and people-to-people exchange between Malaysia and Japan through training programmes under the Look East Policy built the foundation of this success.
Year 2016 was the 60th year since the first technical trainees visited Japan from Malaysia in 1956, and Year 2017 is the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relationship between Malaysia and Japan. As a commemoration of those anniversaries, the Seminar intended to look back how Japanese Official Development Assistance (ODA) has been walking along the way to social and economic development of Malaysia and to explore the ways to widen the scope of future cooperation of the two countries.
At the seminar, Dato Yogeswaran of EPU and Mr. Orikasa of the Embassy of Japan both acknowledged the success of Japanese assistance and complimented JICA’s role in the development process.
A keynote speech and a video provided the background and characteristics of Japanese ODA and explained the basis for the success of the cooperation. Guided by Dr. Leon from Sunway University, a panel of 6 speakers then explored various themes of the development cooperation that ranged from industrialization, infrastructure development, waste management to human resource development, private sector and the importance in trade and investment and finally the future of the cooperation, which will likely to take the form of partnership, the next step beyond development cooperation and assistance.
Many top management participated in the seminar including those from Centre for Instructor and Advanced Skill Training (CIAST) and Malaysia Productivity Corporation (MPC), both of them have long cooperation history, as well as implementing agencies of on-going projects such as Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) and Malaysia-Japan International Institute of Technology (MJIIT). The fact that more than 60 of Ministries/Departments and universities participated in the seminar shows that many Malaysian related recognized the contribution of Japan to social and economic development of Malaysia and people-to-people exchange between Malaysia and Japan through training programmes under the Look East Policy built the foundation of this success.
Thursday, June 29, 2017
SIHUI CITY: CHINA'S NEW EXEMPLARY CULTURAL CENTER OF JADE TAKING SHAPE
SIHUI, China, June 29, 2017 /Xinhua-AsiaNet/--
Though it is not the place of origin, Sihui, a county-level city of Guangdong province, is called 'the City of Jadeware'. It is well-known for the elaboration of jade from other places. As one of the largest centers of processing and selling jadeware, Sihui is also landed with green ecological landscape, like a jade in Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. With years' efforts, it has become one of the 100 counties with greatest potential of investment in China by innovatively reconstructing new urbanization and integrating into the Pearl River Delta.
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Though it is not the place of origin, Sihui, a county-level city of Guangdong province, is called 'the City of Jadeware'. It is well-known for the elaboration of jade from other places. As one of the largest centers of processing and selling jadeware, Sihui is also landed with green ecological landscape, like a jade in Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. With years' efforts, it has become one of the 100 counties with greatest potential of investment in China by innovatively reconstructing new urbanization and integrating into the Pearl River Delta.
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ALIBABA INCREASES STAKE IN E-COMMERCE PLATFORM LAZADA
Alibaba doubling down in Southeast Asia
HANGZHOU, China & SINGAPORE, June 28 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) --Alibaba Group Holding Limited (NYSE: BABA) announced today that it will invest approximately USD1 billion to increase its stake in Lazada Group, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia, from 51% to approximately 83%. This transaction demonstrates the continued success of Lazada’s business, Alibaba’s confidence in the growth potential of the Southeast Asian markets and its commitment to the region as part of its global strategy.
Alibaba will purchase the shares of certain Lazada shareholders at an implied valuation of USD3.15 billion for the company, reflecting a significant increase in the value of Lazada since Alibaba first acquired its majority stake in April 2016. The transaction will increase Alibaba’s total investment in Lazada to over USD2 billion. Lazada will continue to operate under the same brand following this investment.
Alibaba’s investment in and collaboration with Lazada have been an important part of expanding Alibaba’s global footprint, providing it with unrivalled access to consumers in Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam. With only 3% of the region’s total retail sales conducted online, Southeast Asia is expected to offer tremendous growth potential.
With Alibaba’s scale, e-commerce know-how and technology expertise supporting the execution of Lazada’s management team, the two businesses have successfully developed a vibrant e-commerce gateway, giving brands and sellers access to the 560 million consumers in the region. The cooperation has also enabled Lazada to invest further in the marketplace, technology, payments and logistics, greatly enhancing its services and providing an unparalleled consumer experience for online shoppers, as well as critical support for the region’s merchants, many of whom are small businesses.
“As a market leader, Lazada has demonstrated its ability to execute and further lead the region in products and services with the best consumer experience in Southeast Asia while growing a strong ecosystem that supports small businesses going online,” said Daniel Zhang, CEO of Alibaba Group. “The e-commerce markets in the region are still relatively untapped, and we see a very positive upward trajectory ahead of us. We will continue to put our resources to work in Southeast Asia through Lazada to capture these growth opportunities,” he added.
Maximilian Bittner, CEO of Lazada Group, said, “I couldn’t be more excited to deepen our relationship with Alibaba. With their support, we will continue to empower brands and sellers to offer a wide selection of unique assortment to consumers across Southeast Asia while delivering an exceptional customer experience backed by our best-in-class logistics network.”
During the past 12 months, both Lazada and Alibaba worked on a number of initiatives to advance e-commerce in Southeast Asia, endeavoring to lower barriers and facilitate borderless commerce. These initiatives include the establishment of an e-fulfillment center in Malaysia which forms part of Alibaba’s Electronic World Trading Platform (eWTP) strategy, advancing “Thailand 4.0”, and launching Taobao Collection in Singapore and Malaysia allowing local customers to shop for high quality products from China.
Morgan Stanley Asia Limited acted as exclusive financial adviser for the transaction.
About Alibaba Group
Alibaba Group’s mission is to make it easy to do business anywhere. The company aims to build the future infrastructure of commerce. It envisions that its customers will meet, work and live at Alibaba, and that it will be a company that lasts at least 102 years.
About Lazada Group
Lazada is the number one online shopping & selling destination in Southeast Asia – present in Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam. Lazada helps more than 100,000 local and international sellers as well as 2,500 brands serve the 560 million consumers in the region through its marketplace platform, supported by a wide range of tailored marketing, data, and service solutions. Lazada offers an excellent customer experience through a wide network of logistics partners and its own first and last mile delivery arm.
Safe Harbor Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements. These statements are made under the “safe harbor” provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as “will,” “expect,” “future,” “continue,” “strategy” and similar statements. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties. A number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement. Further information regarding these and other risks is included in Alibaba’s filings with the SEC. All information provided in this press release is as of the date of this press release and is based on assumptions that Alibaba believes to be reasonable as of this date, and Alibaba does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement, except as required under applicable law.
Alibaba will purchase the shares of certain Lazada shareholders at an implied valuation of USD3.15 billion for the company, reflecting a significant increase in the value of Lazada since Alibaba first acquired its majority stake in April 2016. The transaction will increase Alibaba’s total investment in Lazada to over USD2 billion. Lazada will continue to operate under the same brand following this investment.
Alibaba’s investment in and collaboration with Lazada have been an important part of expanding Alibaba’s global footprint, providing it with unrivalled access to consumers in Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam. With only 3% of the region’s total retail sales conducted online, Southeast Asia is expected to offer tremendous growth potential.
With Alibaba’s scale, e-commerce know-how and technology expertise supporting the execution of Lazada’s management team, the two businesses have successfully developed a vibrant e-commerce gateway, giving brands and sellers access to the 560 million consumers in the region. The cooperation has also enabled Lazada to invest further in the marketplace, technology, payments and logistics, greatly enhancing its services and providing an unparalleled consumer experience for online shoppers, as well as critical support for the region’s merchants, many of whom are small businesses.
“As a market leader, Lazada has demonstrated its ability to execute and further lead the region in products and services with the best consumer experience in Southeast Asia while growing a strong ecosystem that supports small businesses going online,” said Daniel Zhang, CEO of Alibaba Group. “The e-commerce markets in the region are still relatively untapped, and we see a very positive upward trajectory ahead of us. We will continue to put our resources to work in Southeast Asia through Lazada to capture these growth opportunities,” he added.
Maximilian Bittner, CEO of Lazada Group, said, “I couldn’t be more excited to deepen our relationship with Alibaba. With their support, we will continue to empower brands and sellers to offer a wide selection of unique assortment to consumers across Southeast Asia while delivering an exceptional customer experience backed by our best-in-class logistics network.”
During the past 12 months, both Lazada and Alibaba worked on a number of initiatives to advance e-commerce in Southeast Asia, endeavoring to lower barriers and facilitate borderless commerce. These initiatives include the establishment of an e-fulfillment center in Malaysia which forms part of Alibaba’s Electronic World Trading Platform (eWTP) strategy, advancing “Thailand 4.0”, and launching Taobao Collection in Singapore and Malaysia allowing local customers to shop for high quality products from China.
Morgan Stanley Asia Limited acted as exclusive financial adviser for the transaction.
About Alibaba Group
Alibaba Group’s mission is to make it easy to do business anywhere. The company aims to build the future infrastructure of commerce. It envisions that its customers will meet, work and live at Alibaba, and that it will be a company that lasts at least 102 years.
About Lazada Group
Lazada is the number one online shopping & selling destination in Southeast Asia – present in Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam. Lazada helps more than 100,000 local and international sellers as well as 2,500 brands serve the 560 million consumers in the region through its marketplace platform, supported by a wide range of tailored marketing, data, and service solutions. Lazada offers an excellent customer experience through a wide network of logistics partners and its own first and last mile delivery arm.
Safe Harbor Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements. These statements are made under the “safe harbor” provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as “will,” “expect,” “future,” “continue,” “strategy” and similar statements. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties. A number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement. Further information regarding these and other risks is included in Alibaba’s filings with the SEC. All information provided in this press release is as of the date of this press release and is based on assumptions that Alibaba believes to be reasonable as of this date, and Alibaba does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement, except as required under applicable law.
Contacts
Alibaba Group
Rico Ngai, +852 9725 9600
rico.ngai@alibaba-inc.com
or
Lazada Group
William Gaultier, +65 8459 5766
william.gaultier@lazada.com
Rico Ngai, +852 9725 9600
rico.ngai@alibaba-inc.com
or
Lazada Group
William Gaultier, +65 8459 5766
william.gaultier@lazada.com
Source: Alibaba Group Holding Limited
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--BERNAMA
Wednesday, June 28, 2017
ANT FINANCIAL IS NAMED TO MIT TECHNOLOGY REVIEW'S ANNUAL 50 SMARTEST COMPANIES LIST
HANGZHOU, China, June 28 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ant Financial Services Group (Ant Financial) has been named to MIT Technology Review’s 2017 list of 50 Smartest Companies. To make the list, a company must exhibit technological leadership and business acumen which set them apart from competitors. Ant Financial was listed for applying AI technologies to digital financial services and exploring blockchain technologies to build a more transparent charity platform.
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SPEEDCAST FURTHER STRENGTHENS LEADERSHIP TEAM WITH APPOINTMENT OF NEW VICE PRESIDENT OF GLOBAL MARKETING
Seasoned Satellite Professional Toni Lee Rudnicki to Spearhead Marketing Efforts
SYDNEY, June 28 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Speedcast International Limited (ASX: SDA), the world’s most trusted provider of highly reliable, fully managed, remote communication and IT solutions, today announced that satellite industry veteran Toni Lee Rudnicki has joined the company in the newly created role of vice president of global marketing. A highly accomplished senior level marketing executive, Rudnicki has successfully defined and implemented marketing and branding strategies for both private and public companies. The appointment of Rudnicki is the latest step in Speedcast’s effort to strengthen its leadership team as it capitalizes on the growing demand for high quality, always available global communications.
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SYDNEY, June 28 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Speedcast International Limited (ASX: SDA), the world’s most trusted provider of highly reliable, fully managed, remote communication and IT solutions, today announced that satellite industry veteran Toni Lee Rudnicki has joined the company in the newly created role of vice president of global marketing. A highly accomplished senior level marketing executive, Rudnicki has successfully defined and implemented marketing and branding strategies for both private and public companies. The appointment of Rudnicki is the latest step in Speedcast’s effort to strengthen its leadership team as it capitalizes on the growing demand for high quality, always available global communications.
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NEXT ANIMATION STUDIO APPOINTS MATTHEW DUNTEMANN AS CHIEF CREATIVE OFFICER
TAIPEI, Taiwan, June 28 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Next Animation Studio (NAS) today announced that Matthew Duntemann has joined the company as Chief Creative Officer. Based at NAS headquarters in Taipei, Duntemann will report directly to Chief Executive Officer Indra Suharjono.
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SEVONE SDN MONITORING SOLUTION FOR CISCO ACI HELPS ACCELERATE THE ADOPTION OF DATA CENTER AUTOMATION AND VIRTUALIZATION
LAS VEGAS, June 28 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- SevOne, a leading provider of network and infrastructure management solutions, today launched the SevOne SDN Monitoring Solution for Cisco ACI at the 2017 Cisco Live! Conference (Booth #1529). The SevOne SDN Monitoring Solution integrates SevOne’s world-class network and infrastructure monitoring functionality with the next-generation capabilities of Cisco’s Application Centric Infrastructure (ACI), providing complete visibility into all the entities comprising a Cisco ACI-based deployment. This powerful combination delivers greater agility and scalability to large, enterprise and communication service provider environments, while giving IT and network operations managers more unified, real-time visibility to both the virtual (overlay) and the physical (underlay) components of an infrastructure, along with the relationships between them.
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AI TO DRIVE GDP GAINS OF $15.7 TRILLION WITH PRODUCTIVITY, PERSONALISATION IMPROVEMENTS
HONG KONG, June 28 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Global GDP will be 14% higher in 2030 as a result of AI – the equivalent of an additional $15.7 trillion. This makes it the biggest commercial opportunity in today’s fast changing economy according to new research by PwC.
Drawing on a detailed analysis of the business impact of AI, Sizing the prize outlines the economies that are set to gain the most from AI.
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Drawing on a detailed analysis of the business impact of AI, Sizing the prize outlines the economies that are set to gain the most from AI.
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SCIENTIFIC BREAKTHROUGH ON OBJECTIVE DIAGNOSIS OF PTSD
- Scientific breakthrough for non-invasive, automatic, objective diagnosis of PTSD leveraging autonomic biomarkers
- Accuracy of 80% (+/- 1%) for objectively diagnosing subjects with PTSD
- Medibio has exclusive worldwide rights to commercialise the technology
SYDNEY, Australia and MINNEAPOLIS, June 28 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Australian Stock Exchange-listed medical technology company Medibio Limited (MEB or the Company) announces a new research study, conducted at Emory University, Atlanta GA and funded by Medibio, demonstrates that post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can be accurately diagnosed using a non-invasive protocol involving heart rate data and machine learning algorithms. The research was based on technology developed at Emory University and licensed by Medibio.
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- Accuracy of 80% (+/- 1%) for objectively diagnosing subjects with PTSD
- Medibio has exclusive worldwide rights to commercialise the technology
SYDNEY, Australia and MINNEAPOLIS, June 28 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Australian Stock Exchange-listed medical technology company Medibio Limited (MEB or the Company) announces a new research study, conducted at Emory University, Atlanta GA and funded by Medibio, demonstrates that post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can be accurately diagnosed using a non-invasive protocol involving heart rate data and machine learning algorithms. The research was based on technology developed at Emory University and licensed by Medibio.
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A.M. BEST DOWNGRADES ISSUER CREDIT RATING OF NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED; PLACES UNDER REVIEW WITH NEGATIVE IMPLICATIONS
SINGAPORE, June 28 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- A.M. Best has downgraded the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating to “bbb” from “bbb+” and affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of B++ (Good) of National Insurance Company Limited(National) (India). A.M. Best has placed these Credit Ratings (ratings) under review with negative implications.
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INFORMA'S ANNUAL CLINICAL AND RESEARCH EXCELLENCE AWARDS RETURN FOR THIRD YEAR
BOSTON, June 28 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Informa’s Pharma Intelligence has today announced that the third annual Clinical and Research Excellence (CARE) Awards are now open for nominations.
Pharma Intelligence – the world’s leading provider of clinical and research intelligence and analysis, and home of leading brands such as Scrip, Pink Sheet and Biomedtracker – will host the awards which recognize and celebrate outstanding achievements and stand-out performers in the global R&D space.
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Pharma Intelligence – the world’s leading provider of clinical and research intelligence and analysis, and home of leading brands such as Scrip, Pink Sheet and Biomedtracker – will host the awards which recognize and celebrate outstanding achievements and stand-out performers in the global R&D space.
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A.M. BEST AFFIRMS CREDIT RATINGS OF UNION MEDICAL BENEFITS SOCIETY LIMITED
SINGAPORE, June 28 (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 Union Medical Benefits Society Limited (UniMed) (New Zealand). The outlook of these Credit Ratings (ratings) is stable.
The ratings reflect UniMed’s strong risk-adjusted capitalization and favorable operating performance over the past five years. UniMed’s strong risk-adjusted capitalization, as measured by Best’s Capital Adequacy Ratio (BCAR), is due to its low underwriting leverage, high capital quality and favorable liquidity position. In addition, the company has a good performance track record, with an average operating ratio of approximately 89% over the past five years. It has a competitive expense ratio of 11% due to its distribution model, which relies more on the direct channel with lower acquisition expenses than on intermediaries, as well as lower administrative costs for group business.
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The ratings reflect UniMed’s strong risk-adjusted capitalization and favorable operating performance over the past five years. UniMed’s strong risk-adjusted capitalization, as measured by Best’s Capital Adequacy Ratio (BCAR), is due to its low underwriting leverage, high capital quality and favorable liquidity position. In addition, the company has a good performance track record, with an average operating ratio of approximately 89% over the past five years. It has a competitive expense ratio of 11% due to its distribution model, which relies more on the direct channel with lower acquisition expenses than on intermediaries, as well as lower administrative costs for group business.
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A.M. BEST AFFIRMS CREDIT RATINGS OF TUNE PROTECT RE LTD.
SINGAPORE, June 28 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- A.M. Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of B++ (Good) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “bbb+” of Tune Protect Re Ltd. (TPR) (Malaysia). The outlook of these Credit Ratings (ratings) is stable.
The ratings reflect TPR’s adequate risk-adjusted capitalization, as well as its strong and consistent operating performance since inception. TPR is an affiliate of AirAsia Berhad and its associates (the AirAsia Group). This relationship provides TPR with exclusive access to profitable travel insurance business through partnership agreements with cedents and distribution partners. TPR’s risk-adjusted capitalization, as measured by Best’s Capital Adequacy Ratio (BCAR), strengthened in 2016 from capital growth that exceeded premium growth.
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The ratings reflect TPR’s adequate risk-adjusted capitalization, as well as its strong and consistent operating performance since inception. TPR is an affiliate of AirAsia Berhad and its associates (the AirAsia Group). This relationship provides TPR with exclusive access to profitable travel insurance business through partnership agreements with cedents and distribution partners. TPR’s risk-adjusted capitalization, as measured by Best’s Capital Adequacy Ratio (BCAR), strengthened in 2016 from capital growth that exceeded premium growth.
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LEADING PATIENT NGO RELEASES CLINICAL ALERT FOR UNSAFE T2* TECHNIQUE OF ASSESSING IRON OVERLOAD
BEIJING, June 26/Medianet International-AsiaNet/--
The Thalassaemia International Federation (TIF), a leading patient organisation in the field of iron overload, has issued a Media Release and Clinical Alert to warn of the dangers of an unsafe magnetic resonance imaging T2* technique that is used widely for the assessment of iron overload. TIF emphasise the critical need to use validated techniques, specifically referencing Resonance Health whose regulatory cleared FerriScan(R) R2-MRI is the globally recognised gold standard for the assessment of iron overload.
The Media Release and Clinical Alert warns "The Thalassaemia International Federation (TIF) is now urging all hospitals and centres using non-regulated or non-calibrated MRI methods to measure LIC, to review their techniques and re-call patients, at least those whose clinical status mandates the need for accurate measurement of liver iron content, to proceed to the measurement by a validated method."
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The Thalassaemia International Federation (TIF), a leading patient organisation in the field of iron overload, has issued a Media Release and Clinical Alert to warn of the dangers of an unsafe magnetic resonance imaging T2* technique that is used widely for the assessment of iron overload. TIF emphasise the critical need to use validated techniques, specifically referencing Resonance Health whose regulatory cleared FerriScan(R) R2-MRI is the globally recognised gold standard for the assessment of iron overload.
The Media Release and Clinical Alert warns "The Thalassaemia International Federation (TIF) is now urging all hospitals and centres using non-regulated or non-calibrated MRI methods to measure LIC, to review their techniques and re-call patients, at least those whose clinical status mandates the need for accurate measurement of liver iron content, to proceed to the measurement by a validated method."
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Tuesday, June 27, 2017
Saturday, June 24, 2017
TRITON DIGITAL LAUNCHES AUDIO CENTRIC SUPPLY-SIDE PLATFORM TO SIMPLIFY THE MANAGEMENT OF PROGRAMMATIC AUDIO ADVERTISING INVENTORY
Yield-Op, Triton’s New SSP, Delivers Increased Control and Higher Yield for Global Audio Publishers such as CBS RADIO, PRISA Radio and Talpa Radio
LOS ANGELES, June 23 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Triton Digital®, a leading technology provider for the global digital audio industry, today announced the launch of Yield-Op, the first Supply Side Platform (SSP) built from the ground up specifically for online audio. Developed in accordance with the IAB’s OpenRTB protocol, Yield-Op provides a seamless plug-and-play integration delivering greater inventory control for publishers and a frictionless buying experience for advertisers.
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LOS ANGELES, June 23 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Triton Digital®, a leading technology provider for the global digital audio industry, today announced the launch of Yield-Op, the first Supply Side Platform (SSP) built from the ground up specifically for online audio. Developed in accordance with the IAB’s OpenRTB protocol, Yield-Op provides a seamless plug-and-play integration delivering greater inventory control for publishers and a frictionless buying experience for advertisers.
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CONFEDERATE FIGHTER CREATES MAYHEM AS COOL MOTORCYCLE PUNK, MOHAWK, IN TRANSFORMERS: THE LAST KNIGHT
BIRMINGHAM, Ala., June 23 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Confederate Motorcycles, creator of the world’s most exotic road-going machines, has announced that its most advanced motorcycle yet, the P51 Combat Fighter, has been included in the production of Transformers: The Last Knight.
The global luxury brand is excited to confirm that the Decepticon, Mohawk, will appear as a Fighter in its disguised vehicle form.
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The global luxury brand is excited to confirm that the Decepticon, Mohawk, will appear as a Fighter in its disguised vehicle form.
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KEIO PLAZA HOTEL TOKYO HOSTS "PRINCESS MERMAID SWEETS BUFFET" COMMEMORATING THE FAIRY TALE WRITTEN BY HANS CHRISTIAN ANDERSEN
TOKYO, June 23 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo, one of Japan’s most prestigious international hotels located in Shinjuku, Tokyo, will host the “Princess Mermaid Sweets Buffet” to commemorate the fairy tale “The Little Mermaid” written by the Danish author Hans Christian Andersen. This buffet will offer specially prepared desserts patterned after various sea creatures reminiscent of characters from The Little Mermaid fairy tale, and be held at the All Day Dining restaurant “Jurin” on the second floor of our Hotel from July 1 to September 30, 2017.
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Friday, June 23, 2017
IMPINJ INTRODUCES SPEEDWAY® R120 RAIN RFID READER
Speedway portfolio delivers industry-leading performance and enterprise-grade reliability for retail, healthcare, logistics, and manufacturing industries
SEATTLE, June 22 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Impinj (PI), a leading provider of RAIN RFID solutions, today introduced the Impinj Speedway R120 one-port, enterprise-grade fixed reader that connects RAIN RFID-enabled items to the Internet. The Speedway reader portfolio now includes three models to support one, two, or four antennas with expansion up to 32 antennas. Speedway readers deliver industry-leading performance with proven enterprise-grade reliability, and enable users to right-size their reader selection for applications in retail, healthcare, logistics, and manufacturing.
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SEATTLE, June 22 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Impinj (PI), a leading provider of RAIN RFID solutions, today introduced the Impinj Speedway R120 one-port, enterprise-grade fixed reader that connects RAIN RFID-enabled items to the Internet. The Speedway reader portfolio now includes three models to support one, two, or four antennas with expansion up to 32 antennas. Speedway readers deliver industry-leading performance with proven enterprise-grade reliability, and enable users to right-size their reader selection for applications in retail, healthcare, logistics, and manufacturing.
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TAN SRI AZMAN HOSTS HARI RAYA SHOPPING AND MAJLIS BERBUKA PUASA FOR LESS FORTUNATE CHILDREN
KUALA LUMPUR, June 23 (Bernama) -- AmBank Group through its sports club, Kelab AmBank Group (KAG) invited 150 children from Pertubuhan Kebajikan Asnaf Al Barakh for Hari Raya shopping on 11 June 2017 and hosted a Majlis Berbuka Puasa with Tan Sri Azman Hashim on 16 June 2017.
In line with the spirit of Ramadhan, AmBank Group organises this annual charity event to bring happiness to the less fortunate children. The 150 children consisting 73 boys and 77 girls, aged between one to 18 years old, were ushered to Mydin Wholesale Hypermarket, USJ, Subang Jaya to shop for their new Baju Melayu and Baju Kurung.
The Buka Puasa with Tan Sri Azman Hashim, Chairman, AmBank Group together with the Senior Management and AmBank Group staff was held at Dewan Merak Kayangan, Balai Felda, Jalan Gurney 1, Kuala Lumpur.
“This is one activity which we look forward to every year in the holy month of Ramadan. This is one way for us to contribute to the less fortunate, in line with the Islamic teachings of caring, self discipline, sacrifice and sympathy to the less fortunate.” said Syed Anuar Syed Ali, Head, Group Corporate Communications & Marketing, AmBank Group who is also the President of Kelab AmBank Group.
“We are delighted to have the children of Pertubuhan Kebajikan Asnaf Al Barakh to join us here today for Buka Puasa. Their presence certainly makes this Ramadhan a more meaningful and joyous occasion,” he added.
This programme falls under AmKasih Programme which is a new platform for the Group’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) sustainable development initiatives. The AmKasih Programme focuses on “reaching out to the community” and serves as an umbrella for all AmBank Group’s CSR efforts to help the community.
AmBank Group continuously plays a CSR role for the community at large, irrespective of race, creed or religion as we contribute to the sustainable development of the community within which we operate. This approach has been and will continue to be the mainstay in our approach to community care programmes. A project such as this helps to meet our objective to play an effective corporate role as a socially responsible corporate citizen.
The treat for children is part of AmBank Group’s all-year round charity programme. The Group has always striven to play a significant role in contributing to society at large through initiatives such as these. In the past, many charity organisations have benefited from AmBank Group’s corporate social responsibility programmes.
Source : AmBank Group
FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:
Name : Syed Anuar Syed Ali
Head, Group Corporate Communications and Marketing
Tel : 03-2036 1703
Email : sasa@ambankgroup.com
In line with the spirit of Ramadhan, AmBank Group organises this annual charity event to bring happiness to the less fortunate children. The 150 children consisting 73 boys and 77 girls, aged between one to 18 years old, were ushered to Mydin Wholesale Hypermarket, USJ, Subang Jaya to shop for their new Baju Melayu and Baju Kurung.
The Buka Puasa with Tan Sri Azman Hashim, Chairman, AmBank Group together with the Senior Management and AmBank Group staff was held at Dewan Merak Kayangan, Balai Felda, Jalan Gurney 1, Kuala Lumpur.
“This is one activity which we look forward to every year in the holy month of Ramadan. This is one way for us to contribute to the less fortunate, in line with the Islamic teachings of caring, self discipline, sacrifice and sympathy to the less fortunate.” said Syed Anuar Syed Ali, Head, Group Corporate Communications & Marketing, AmBank Group who is also the President of Kelab AmBank Group.
“We are delighted to have the children of Pertubuhan Kebajikan Asnaf Al Barakh to join us here today for Buka Puasa. Their presence certainly makes this Ramadhan a more meaningful and joyous occasion,” he added.
This programme falls under AmKasih Programme which is a new platform for the Group’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) sustainable development initiatives. The AmKasih Programme focuses on “reaching out to the community” and serves as an umbrella for all AmBank Group’s CSR efforts to help the community.
AmBank Group continuously plays a CSR role for the community at large, irrespective of race, creed or religion as we contribute to the sustainable development of the community within which we operate. This approach has been and will continue to be the mainstay in our approach to community care programmes. A project such as this helps to meet our objective to play an effective corporate role as a socially responsible corporate citizen.
The treat for children is part of AmBank Group’s all-year round charity programme. The Group has always striven to play a significant role in contributing to society at large through initiatives such as these. In the past, many charity organisations have benefited from AmBank Group’s corporate social responsibility programmes.
Source : AmBank Group
FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:
Name : Syed Anuar Syed Ali
Head, Group Corporate Communications and Marketing
Tel : 03-2036 1703
Email : sasa@ambankgroup.com
CLOSURE OF IRBM OFFICES DURING HARI RAYA EID UL-FITR 2017 / 1438H
CYBERJAYA, June 22 (Bernama) --
The Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia (IRBM) is pleased to inform that
our offices throughout the country will be closed for several days in
conjunction with the Hari Raya Eid ul-Fitr 2017 / 1438H celebration.
IRBM offices will be closed as follows:
IRBM offices will be closed as follows:
| IRBM OFFICE | HARI RAYA EID UL-FITR HOLIDAYS 2017 / 1438H |
| Head Office and Branches in all states except Kedah, Johor, Kelantan & Terengganu | 26 to 27 June 2017 |
| IRBM Branches in Kedah, Johor, Kelantan & Terengganu | 25 to 26 June 2017 |
Urban Transformation Centre (UTC) Closure Notice
| UTC | DATE | DAY | OPERATION HOUR |
| Melaka / Perak / Pahang / Johor / Sabah / Miri / Kedah / Kelantan | 24 to 27 June 2017 | Saturday - Tuesday | Close |
| Kuala Lumpur | 23 June 2017 | Friday | Counter until 1.00 p.m. |
| 24 to 27 June 2017 | Saturday - Tuesday | Close |
The closure involves all Tax Consultation Counters, Payment Centres, Stamping Offices, Contact Centre and Revenue Service Centres (RSC).
Nevertheless, customers may still continue managing their taxation matters through our ezHASiL facilities (IRBM’s Electronic Services) by logging on to our official portal at www.hasil.gov.my.
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Thursday, June 22, 2017
A.M. BEST AFFIRMS CREDIT RATINGS OF THE PEOPLE'S INSURANCE COMPANY OF CHINA (HONG KONG), LIMITED
HONG KONG, June 22 (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 The People’s Insurance Company of China (Hong Kong), Limited (PICC HK) (Hong Kong). The outlook of these Credit Ratings (ratings) is stable.
The ratings reflect PICC HK’s solid risk-adjusted capitalization, as measured by Best’s Capital Adequacy Ratio (BCAR), which improved in 2016 as the company de-risked its investment portfolio by focusing on investment-grade bonds and blue chip stocks. The ratings also recognize the implicit and explicit support that PICC HK receives from its parent, The People’s Insurance Company (Group) of China Limited (PICC Group), in terms of business and capital support. PICC Group owns 75% of PICC HK, while Asia Insurance (Investment), Ltd. owns the other 25%.
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The ratings reflect PICC HK’s solid risk-adjusted capitalization, as measured by Best’s Capital Adequacy Ratio (BCAR), which improved in 2016 as the company de-risked its investment portfolio by focusing on investment-grade bonds and blue chip stocks. The ratings also recognize the implicit and explicit support that PICC HK receives from its parent, The People’s Insurance Company (Group) of China Limited (PICC Group), in terms of business and capital support. PICC Group owns 75% of PICC HK, while Asia Insurance (Investment), Ltd. owns the other 25%.
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CRACK THE HACKERS - EIGHT BUSINESS TIPS
KUALA LUMPUR, June 22 (Bernama) -- Recent cyber-attacks on companies all over the world have rung alarm bells over how firms protect their business from being targeted by criminals. A new report tells business leaders how to crack the hackers on scams such as executive impersonation, where fraudsters dupe unwitting staff into transferring money from company accounts.
In the three years to 2016, almost 16,000 organisations across the globe had their IT systems breached - or 17 cases of business e-mail compromise every day, according to the US-based Internet Crime Complaint Center.
In the three years to 2016, almost 16,000 organisations across the globe had their IT systems breached - or 17 cases of business e-mail compromise every day, according to the US-based Internet Crime Complaint Center.
Wednesday, June 21, 2017
NASDAQ'S BWISE AND KPMG ALIGN TO PROVIDE COMPREHENSIVE GRC SOLUTIONS
NEW YORK, June 21 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nasdaq’s BWise (Nasdaq:NDAQ), a global leader in enterprise Governance, Risk Management and Compliance (eGRC), and KPMG LLP, the U.S. audit, tax and advisory firm, today announced a strategic alliance to help clients improve how they address risk and compliance challenges more effectively across their enterprise.
Together, they will provide clients comprehensive GRC solutions that combine a leading framework focused on strategy, process convergence and organizational change management with a leading GRC technology platform.
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Together, they will provide clients comprehensive GRC solutions that combine a leading framework focused on strategy, process convergence and organizational change management with a leading GRC technology platform.
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Tuesday, June 20, 2017
INFORMA PHARMA INTELLIGENCE RELEASES CITELINE'S NEXT GENERATIONS OF SITETROVE, TRIALTROVE AND NEW API SOLUTIONS
The industry’s most comprehensive clinical trial data and analysis, now delivered to better fit customers’ individual needs and workflows
Summary: Informa Pharma Intelligence announces three major releases for its clinical R&D Intelligence suite. The same leading global intelligence trusted by thousands worldwide for over 35 years is now backed by even more powerful, cutting edge technology. These new solutions will allow users to go deeper with clinical trial research than ever before, and will offer new options to help users better integrate Citeline’s leading content with their own data.
LONDON, June 20 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Informa Pharma Intelligence, the leading provider of drug, device, company, clinical trial, and market intelligence in the competitive pharma and medtech markets announces today the launch of its next generation of Citeline’s Sitetrove and Trialtrove solutions, as well as new application programming interfaces (APIs) for Trials and Drugs. The new solutions are designed to deliver unparalleled access to Citeline’s robust clinical trial intelligence with greater ease, speed and efficiency than ever before.
“Our next generation of clinical R&D Intelligence solutions are truly market driven,” said Linda Blackerby, President of Informa Pharma Intelligence. “We have partnered with hundreds of customers to understand their data needs and workflows, and have developed our new Citeline platform and APIs based directly on their feedback.”
The new Trialtrove and Sitetrove provides users with the ability to go even deeper with search criteria to make better and more well-informed critical decisions, gain competitive advantage, save costs on and optimize ROI for their clinical trials. The new APIs will also come with Informa’s acclaimed Ask-the-Analyst service, connecting users with therapeutic expert analysts whose average response time to queries is 24 hours or less.
Informa’s new Trials and Drugs APIs will enable users to search or stream information directly from Citeline’s R&D Intelligence databases into their own systems and embed Informa’s quality datasets directly into their own organization’s data and workflows, minimizing duplicated effort and time spent acquiring and manipulating data.
Summary: Informa Pharma Intelligence announces three major releases for its clinical R&D Intelligence suite. The same leading global intelligence trusted by thousands worldwide for over 35 years is now backed by even more powerful, cutting edge technology. These new solutions will allow users to go deeper with clinical trial research than ever before, and will offer new options to help users better integrate Citeline’s leading content with their own data.
LONDON, June 20 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Informa Pharma Intelligence, the leading provider of drug, device, company, clinical trial, and market intelligence in the competitive pharma and medtech markets announces today the launch of its next generation of Citeline’s Sitetrove and Trialtrove solutions, as well as new application programming interfaces (APIs) for Trials and Drugs. The new solutions are designed to deliver unparalleled access to Citeline’s robust clinical trial intelligence with greater ease, speed and efficiency than ever before.
“Our next generation of clinical R&D Intelligence solutions are truly market driven,” said Linda Blackerby, President of Informa Pharma Intelligence. “We have partnered with hundreds of customers to understand their data needs and workflows, and have developed our new Citeline platform and APIs based directly on their feedback.”
The new Trialtrove and Sitetrove provides users with the ability to go even deeper with search criteria to make better and more well-informed critical decisions, gain competitive advantage, save costs on and optimize ROI for their clinical trials. The new APIs will also come with Informa’s acclaimed Ask-the-Analyst service, connecting users with therapeutic expert analysts whose average response time to queries is 24 hours or less.
Informa’s new Trials and Drugs APIs will enable users to search or stream information directly from Citeline’s R&D Intelligence databases into their own systems and embed Informa’s quality datasets directly into their own organization’s data and workflows, minimizing duplicated effort and time spent acquiring and manipulating data.
2017 CHINA INTERNATIONAL AQUATIC PRODUCTS EXPOSITION DRAWS PURCHASERS FROM ACROSS THE WORLD
ZHANJIANG, China, June 20, 2017 /Xinhua-AsiaNet/--
The
2017 China International Aquatic Products Exposition (CIAPE 2017) &
China Seafood Procurement Fair opened on June 18 at Zhanjiang
International Convention and Exhibition Center. With the mission to
"connect the Chinese aquaculture industry with the world and let the
whole world benefit from its boom," the CIAPE 2017 places particular
emphasis on the quality and safety of China's aquatic products and
seizes the strategic opportunity generated by the promotion of the Belt
and Road Initiative to build an industry-wide, one-stop exchange
platform for aquatic products and seafood merchants as well as fishing
equipment manufacturers at home and abroad.
2017 CHINA INTERNATIONAL AQUATIC PRODUCTS EXPOSITION DRAWS PURCHASERS FROM ACROSS THE WORLD
The
2017 China International Aquatic Products Exposition (CIAPE 2017) &
China Seafood Procurement Fair opened on June 18 at Zhanjiang
International Convention and Exhibition Center. With the mission to
"connect the Chinese aquaculture industry with the world and let the
whole world benefit from its boom," the CIAPE 2017 places particular
emphasis on the quality and safety of China's aquatic products and
seizes the strategic opportunity generated by the promotion of the Belt
and Road Initiative to build an industry-wide, one-stop exchange
platform for aquatic products and seafood merchants as well as fishing
equipment manufacturers at home and abroad.
2017 CHINA INTERNATIONAL AQUATIC PRODUCTS EXPOSITION DRAWS PURCHASERS FROM ACROSS THE WORLD
NASR LAUNCHES EMERGENCY NUMBER FOR IMMEDIATE SEARCH AND RESCUE ASSISTANCE
JAKARTA, Indonesia, June 20 (Bernama) --
| The Indonesian National Agency of Search and Relief (NASR, formerly BASARNAS) announced today that its emergency number, 115, is already operational for immediate search and rescue assistance in 24/7. This emergency assistance is open both for the Indonesian citizens and foreigners in Indonesia. "This is one of our efforts to help the society access the search and rescue aid round the clock and throughout Indonesia," said Chief of NASR, Marshal Muhammad Syaugi, S.Sos, MM. Indonesia is undeniably the largest archipelagic country in the world, consisting approximately 17.000 islands. Stretched from Sabang to Merauke, the country is hugely wealth in natural resources. No wonder that so many literature works describe Indonesia as Emerald of the Equator, referring to its rich, lush and colorful tropical rainforest - just like emeralds - and its strategic position right along the equator. As one of the most emerging country in Asia, Indonesia widely opens its doors for the international partnerships and visits. Tens of millions international tourist come to this country every year. As a matter of fact, President of Republic of Indonesia Joko Widodo sets an ambitious target of 15 millions international tourists for 2017, or an increase of 25 percents. In 2016, Indonesia's tourism sector successfully contributed 11 percents of the country's GDP only from the tourists spending or as much as Rp. 172 trillion. Given the tourism sector is one of the most contributing sectors for Indonesia's economy, the government of Indonesia always strive to ensure the safety and security both for the citizens and the foreigners. Fully responsible to the safety and security of the citizens from the harm of natural disasters, the Government of Republic of Indonesia deploys and relies on NASR. The Agency plays a critical role during times of disaster. With a vision of conducting successful SAR operations efficiently, credibly, and safely, anytime and anywhere. NASR is always committed to being forefront in the ongoing, devastating state of the natural disasters to save lives and prevent losing more. http://mrem.bernama.com/viewsm.php?idm=29393 |
CHIBA PREFECTURE PRODUCES GUIDEBOOK, PROMOTION VIDEO ON TOURISM IN CHIBA
CHIBA, Japan, June 19 (Bernama) --
| The Chiba Prefectural Government has produced a guidebook and promotion video on tourism in Chiba in an effort to attract to the prefecture inbound tourists, whose number is expected to increase as the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics are scheduled to be held in 2020. The guidebook introduces 30 sightseeing routes using public transportation systems and about 250 tourist spots in Chiba Prefecture. (Image1: http://prw.kyodonews.jp/prwfile/release/M102229/201706152786/_prw_PI1fl_7PpQk7zT.jpg) (Image2: http://prw.kyodonews.jp/prwfile/release/M102229/201706152786/_prw_PI2fl_7l5uRKR8.jpg) Prefectural government officials have expressed hope that as many people as possible will visit and sightsee in Chiba, fully using information carried in the guidebook. 1. Content The guidebook introduces a wide variety of information on tourism in Chiba, including sightseeing routes along the Pacific coast of the southern Boso Peninsula that will be the venue for the surfing event of the 2020 Games and those through which visitors can enjoy traveling on local trains as well as recommended photo spots. 2. E-reader guidebook: "Perfect Guide CHIBA JAPAN Perfect Guide for Tourists" English: http://japan-chiba-guide.com/en/digital-pamphlet.html Thai: http://japan-chiba-guide.com/th/digital-pamphlet.html http://mrem.bernama.com/viewsm.php?idm=29388 |
HERBALIFE NUTRITION ENCOURAGES NORTH ASIA MEMBERS TO PLAY A BIGGER ROLE IN INSPIRING HEALTHY ACTIVE LIVING IN THEIR LOCAL COMMUNITIES
HONG KONG, June 20 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) --
Global nutrition company, Herbalife (NYSE:HLF), has concluded its
annual Asia Pacific Extravaganza for North Asia, held from June 16 to 18
in Hong Kong. As a training event organized for Herbalife Nutrition
independent members in North Asia, this year’s event rallied the 9,000
strong crowd to be more active, harnessing the company’s research,
innovation and competitive advantage to inspire positive lifestyle
changes in their local communities. The three-day event in Hong Kong was
anchored by Rich Goudis, Herbalife Nutrition’s new Chief Executive
Officer who recently took on the role on June 1, 2017.
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Global nutrition company, Herbalife (NYSE:HLF), has concluded its
annual Asia Pacific Extravaganza for North Asia, held from June 16 to 18
in Hong Kong. As a training event organized for Herbalife Nutrition
independent members in North Asia, this year’s event rallied the 9,000
strong crowd to be more active, harnessing the company’s research,
innovation and competitive advantage to inspire positive lifestyle
changes in their local communities. The three-day event in Hong Kong was
anchored by Rich Goudis, Herbalife Nutrition’s new Chief Executive
Officer who recently took on the role on June 1, 2017.
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“As
a global nutrition company, Herbalife Nutrition has been championing
balanced nutrition and healthy active living by providing the best
nutrition and weight-management products. This year, our goal is to
equip our members with the knowledge and tools to go one step further,
to be active change agents in inspiring positive nutrition and active
lifestyle habits in their local communities. By doing this, we hope that
we can play a bigger role to help people in Asia Pacific live
healthier, more fulfilling lives,” said Stephen Conchie, Senior Vice
President and Managing Director, Herbalife Nutrition Asia Pacific.
a global nutrition company, Herbalife Nutrition has been championing
balanced nutrition and healthy active living by providing the best
nutrition and weight-management products. This year, our goal is to
equip our members with the knowledge and tools to go one step further,
to be active change agents in inspiring positive nutrition and active
lifestyle habits in their local communities. By doing this, we hope that
we can play a bigger role to help people in Asia Pacific live
healthier, more fulfilling lives,” said Stephen Conchie, Senior Vice
President and Managing Director, Herbalife Nutrition Asia Pacific.
As
the lead executive spearheading Herbalife Nutrition’s global business
strategy, Goudis kicked off the event by sharing his vision for
Herbalife Nutrition as a purpose-driven company on a mission to improve
nutrition for its consumers. With global megatrends such as obesity,
aging and rising health care costs showing no signs of slowing down,
Goudis highlighted that the current environment presents Herbalife
Nutrition with the opportunity to play a bigger role in addressing these
concerns. He also shared his passions for innovation, education and
training, and emphasized that the company's competitive advantage in the
nutrition industry is its ability to provide the “distributor
difference” – where members are equipped with the knowledge and tools to
provide personalized nutrition and fitness services to customers.
Following
this, Stephen Conchie commended the Herbalife North Asia member
community for their unwavering spirit in providing personalized
nutrition and fitness coaching services to a rapidly expanding pool of
customers, to continue helping people live healthier and happier.
Dr.
David Heber, chairman of Herbalife Nutrition Institute, also gave an
in-depth view of the latest developments in science and research behind
the company’s nutrition philosophy. This session enabled Herbalife
Nutrition members to provide new insights to help people leverage the
power of nutrition to combat modern-day health issues more effectively.
About Herbalife
Herbalife
Nutrition is a global nutrition company whose purpose is to make the
world healthier and happier. The Company has been on a mission for
nutrition - changing people's lives with great nutrition products and
programs - since 1980. Together with our Herbalife Nutrition independent
members, we are committed to providing solutions to the worldwide
problems of poor nutrition and obesity, an aging population,
sky-rocketing public healthcare costs and a rise in entrepreneurs of all
ages. We offer high-quality, science-backed products, most of which are
produced in Company-operated facilities, one-on-one coaching with an
Herbalife Nutrition independent member, and a supportive community
approach that inspires customers to embrace a healthier, more active
lifestyle.
Our targeted nutrition, weight-management, energy and
fitness and personal care products are available exclusively to and
through dedicated Herbalife Nutrition members in more than 90 countries.
Through
its corporate social responsibility efforts, Herbalife Nutrition
supports the Herbalife Family Foundation (HFF) and its Casa
Herbalife programs to help bring good nutrition to children in need. The
Company is also proud to sponsor more than 190 world-class athletes,
teams and events around the globe, including Cristiano Ronaldo, the LA
Galaxy, and numerous Olympic teams.
The company has over 8,000
employees worldwide, and its shares are traded on the New York Stock
Exchange (NYSE:HLF) with net sales of approximately US$4.5 billion in
2016. To learn more, visit Herbalife.com or IAmHerbalife.com.
The company also encourages investors to visit its investor relations website at ir.herbalife.com as financial and other information is updated and new information is posted.
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Contacts
Herbalife Asia Pacific
Daliea Mohamad-Liauw, +852-3589-2643
VP, Corporate Communications,
dalieal@herbalife.com
Daliea Mohamad-Liauw, +852-3589-2643
VP, Corporate Communications,
dalieal@herbalife.com
Source: Herbalife Asia Pacific
HERBALIFE NUTRITION ENCOURAGES NORTH ASIA MEMBERS TO PLAY A BIGGER ROLE IN INSPIRING HEALTHY ACTIVE LIVING IN THEIR LOCAL COMMUNITIES
Over 250 Families In Melaka Benefited From Kembara Ramadan UMW
KUALA LUMPUR, June 19 (Bernama) -- Twenty-nine UMW Community Champions (volunteers) in a 10-vehicle convoy distributed 'Ramadan Packs' and household items at Kuala Linggi, Melaka over the weekend.
UMW Group, in a statement today said the convoy's mission was to provide assistance to poor families during the fasting month.
The convoy's first stop was at Pusat Pendidikan Dalam Komuniti (PDK) Seri Malindo, Masjid Tanah, Melaka, a learning centre for the disabled community in the area.
The volunteers also distributed raya clothing to the trainees and household items to the centre.
"They also set up a base at Surau Nur Iman, Kampung Nelayan where they prepared bubur lambuk and 187 'Ramadan Packs' to be distributed to poor families from Kampung Kuala Linggi and Kampung Bukit Darat.
"A buka puasa event was also organised for the villagers at the surau and the volunteers together with Surau Nur Iman committee members prepared the feast for buka puasa,"
This is the second year the UMW Community Champions have embarked on Kembara Ramadan by going outside the Klang Valley to help the poor communities.
This programme is part of UMW's continued support towards the poor communities in the country under its community development pillar.
-- BERNAMA
UMW Group, in a statement today said the convoy's mission was to provide assistance to poor families during the fasting month.
The convoy's first stop was at Pusat Pendidikan Dalam Komuniti (PDK) Seri Malindo, Masjid Tanah, Melaka, a learning centre for the disabled community in the area.
The volunteers also distributed raya clothing to the trainees and household items to the centre.
"They also set up a base at Surau Nur Iman, Kampung Nelayan where they prepared bubur lambuk and 187 'Ramadan Packs' to be distributed to poor families from Kampung Kuala Linggi and Kampung Bukit Darat.
"A buka puasa event was also organised for the villagers at the surau and the volunteers together with Surau Nur Iman committee members prepared the feast for buka puasa,"
This is the second year the UMW Community Champions have embarked on Kembara Ramadan by going outside the Klang Valley to help the poor communities.
This programme is part of UMW's continued support towards the poor communities in the country under its community development pillar.
-- BERNAMA
PAAB Donates RM65,000 To Orphanages, Mosques And Surau
KUALA LUMPUR, June 20 (Bernama) -- Pengurusan Aset Air Berhad (PAAB) has donated RM65,000 to orphanages, mosques and selected surau during Ramadan.
PAAB chairman Tan Sri Tajol Rosli Ghazali said the donation was aimed to enliven the holy month of Ramadan with various religious and charitable programmes to those in need.
"Among the recipients is Pusat Jagaan Budaya Harapan in Rawang, Selangor which has 31 orphans. PAAB delivered Aidilfitri kits such as clothes and shoes to them.
"Besides that, PAAB has donated to 11 mosques and surau in Hulu Langat, Cheras and Ampang to help their committee members to organise religous activities in their respective areas," he told reporters after delivering bubur lambuk to residents Taman Kosas a the local mosque today.
-- BERNAMA
PAAB chairman Tan Sri Tajol Rosli Ghazali said the donation was aimed to enliven the holy month of Ramadan with various religious and charitable programmes to those in need.
"Among the recipients is Pusat Jagaan Budaya Harapan in Rawang, Selangor which has 31 orphans. PAAB delivered Aidilfitri kits such as clothes and shoes to them.
"Besides that, PAAB has donated to 11 mosques and surau in Hulu Langat, Cheras and Ampang to help their committee members to organise religous activities in their respective areas," he told reporters after delivering bubur lambuk to residents Taman Kosas a the local mosque today.
-- BERNAMA
Sultan Nazrin Opens Masjid Al-Mursyidin In UPSI
TANJUNG MALIM, June 20 (Bernama) -- The Sultan of Perak, Sultan Nazrin Shah today officially opened Masjid Al-Mursyidin in Kampus Sultan Azlan Shah, Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI), Proton City here.
Sultan Nazrin also planted a 'pokok Doa' or Bucida Variegated tree in front of the mosque.
Masjid Al-Mursyidin is part of Sultan Azlan Shah campus development project implemented under the 9th Malaysia Plan from 2005 to 2010.
Construction of the mosque costing RM10 million was completed on Jan 31, 2012.
Sultan Nazrin then handed Aidilfitri aid to the poor amounting to RM187,600 being tithe collection to six representatives of the penghulu of mukims in Batang Padang and Muallim districts.
After the ceremony, Sultan Nazrin joined 'tahlil' reading and breaking fast with employees of government departments and agencies, followed by isyak, tarawih prayers and 'moreh' (supper).
Also present were Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abd Kadir, Perak Islamic Department director Datuk Mohd Yusop Husin and UPSI Vice-Chancellor Prof Datuk Dr Mohammad Shatar Sabran.
-- BERNAMA
Sultan Nazrin also planted a 'pokok Doa' or Bucida Variegated tree in front of the mosque.
Masjid Al-Mursyidin is part of Sultan Azlan Shah campus development project implemented under the 9th Malaysia Plan from 2005 to 2010.
Construction of the mosque costing RM10 million was completed on Jan 31, 2012.
Sultan Nazrin then handed Aidilfitri aid to the poor amounting to RM187,600 being tithe collection to six representatives of the penghulu of mukims in Batang Padang and Muallim districts.
After the ceremony, Sultan Nazrin joined 'tahlil' reading and breaking fast with employees of government departments and agencies, followed by isyak, tarawih prayers and 'moreh' (supper).
Also present were Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abd Kadir, Perak Islamic Department director Datuk Mohd Yusop Husin and UPSI Vice-Chancellor Prof Datuk Dr Mohammad Shatar Sabran.
-- BERNAMA
Monday, June 19, 2017
RedHill Biopharma Announces Confirmatory Phase III Study Initiated with RHB-105 (TALICIA™) for H. pylori Infection
· Subject to a successful outcome and any additional
regulatory feedback, the confirmatory Phase III study (ERADICATE Hp
2) is expected to complete the package required for a potential U.S. NDA for
RHB-105, newly branded as TALICIA™
·
The two-arm, randomized, double-blind, active
comparator, confirmatory Phase III study is planned to enroll 444
non-investigated dyspepsia patients with confirmed H. pylori infection
in up to 65 clinical sites in the U.S., with a primary endpoint of eradication
of H. pylori infection at 42 through 70 days after initiation
of treatment
·
The first Phase III study with TALICIA™ (RHB-105)
(ERADICATE Hp) successfully demonstrated 89.4% efficacy in eradicating H.
pylori infection (p<0.001), supporting the potential superior
efficacy of TALICIA™ (RHB-105) over current standard-of-care
(SoC) therapies
·
TALICIA™ (RHB-105) was granted QIDP
designation by the FDA under the GAIN Act, including Fast-Track development,
NDA Priority Review and extended U.S. market exclusivity, for a total of eight
years
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H. pylori bacterial infection is a major
cause of chronic gastritis, peptic ulcer disease, gastric cancer and
mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue (MALT) lymphoma and is estimated to affect
over half of the adult population worldwide
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The World Health Organization (WHO) recently
published a global priority list of 12 life-threatening multidrug-resistant
bacteria, in which H. pylori infection was classified in group
2 high-priority bacteria for which new treatments are urgently needed
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The 2015 global and U.S. market potential for H.
pylori eradication therapies at current branded prices, were estimated
at approximately $4.83 billion and $1.45 billion, respectively
TEL-AVIV, Israel and RALEIGH, N.C., June 16 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- RedHill
Biopharma Ltd. (NASDAQ:RDHL) (Tel-Aviv Stock Exchange:RDHL) (“RedHill” or the
“Company”), a specialty biopharmaceutical company primarily focused on the
development and commercialization of late clinical-stage, proprietary,
orally-administered, small molecule drugs for gastrointestinal and inflammatory
diseases and cancer, today announced the initiation of a confirmatory Phase III
study with RHB-105, newly branded as TALICIA™1, for the treatment of H.
pylori infection (the ERADICATE Hp 2 study).
TALICIA™ (RHB-105) is a proprietary, fixed-dose, oral combination therapy
of two antibiotics and a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) in an all-in-one oral
capsule for the eradication of H. pylori infection.
The two-arm, randomized, double-blind, active comparator confirmatory
Phase III ERADICATE Hp 2 study will compare TALICIA™ (RHB-105)
against a dual therapy amoxicillin and omeprazole regimen at equivalent doses.
The study is planned to enroll 444 non-investigated dyspepsia patients with
confirmed H. pylori infection in up to 65 clinical sites in
the U.S. Subjects will be randomized in a 1:1 ratio to receive four capsules,
three times daily, of either TALICIA™ (RHB-105) or the active
comparator, for a period of 14 days. Subjects will be assessed for the study’s
primary endpoint of eradication of H. pylori infection at 42
through 70 days after initiation of treatment.
Subject to its successful outcome and any additional regulatory
feedback, the confirmatory Phase III study, along with the results from the
successfully completed first Phase III study with TALICIA™ (RHB-105) (the
ERADICATE Hp study) and data from the completed supportive PK program, are
expected to support a potential U.S. New Drug Application (NDA) for TALICIA™ (RHB-105).
The first Phase III study with TALICIA™ (RHB-105)
successfully met its protocol-defined mITT primary endpoint of superiority over
historical standard-of-care (SoC) eradication rate of 70%, with high
statistical significance (p<0.001). The study results demonstrated 89.4%
efficacy in eradicating H. pylori infection with TALICIA™ (RHB-105).
Notably, the 89.4% efficacy in eradicating H. pylori infection
with TALICIA™ (RHB-105) was also superior to subsequent open-label treatment
with SoC therapies of patients in the placebo arm of the ERADICATE Hp study,
which demonstrated 63% eradication rate in the mITT population (p=0.006),
further supporting the potential efficacy of TALICIA™ (RHB-105) as a
treatment for H. pylori infection. Treatment with TALICIA™ (RHB-105)
appeared to be safe and well tolerated.
TALICIA™ (RHB-105) was
granted Qualifying Infectious Disease Product (QIDP) designation by the U.S.
Food and Drug Administration (FDA), providing a Fast-Track development pathway,
as well as NDA Priority Review status, potentially leading to a shorter NDA
review time by the FDA, if filed. If approved, TALICIA™ (RHB-105) is
entitled to receive, thanks to its QIDP status, an additional five years of
U.S. market exclusivity, in addition to the standard exclusivity period, for a
total of 8 years of U.S. market exclusivity.
Sunday, June 18, 2017
'Imarah Ramadan' Programme Aims To Help More In Remote Areas
ISKANDAR PUTERI, June 18 (Bernama) -- The 'Imarah Ramadan', an annual humanitarian programme jointly organised by Islamic Aid Malaysia (IAM) and the Institute of Islamic Understanding Malaysia radio channel (IKIM.fm) is aimed at helping the underprivileged, especially in remote areas.
Southern Region Etiqa Insurance and Takaful Chief Executive Officer, Mohamad Yunus Mohd Sood said the programme had, so far this year, achieved its target of helping more than 5,000 people under the category across the country.
"We have allocated approximately RM400,000 to help the target groups in the rural areas, especially those living in areas that lack access to facilities.
"Thus far, we have helped more than 5,000 people in Kuala Lumpur, Klang, Kedah, Perak before we proceeded to Johor. We have also organised similar programme with the Rohingya community and persons with disabilities," he told Bernama after presenting aid to 250 residents of Kampung Pok, Gelang Patah, here last night.
The aid includes cash of RM50 and daily essentials such as rice, sugar, cooking oil, milk and canned food.
"We have also implemented similar programme in the rural areas of Sabah and Sarawak in addition to helping the poor in Aceh, Sri Lanka, Nepal and Southern Thailand," he added.
-- BERNAMA
Southern Region Etiqa Insurance and Takaful Chief Executive Officer, Mohamad Yunus Mohd Sood said the programme had, so far this year, achieved its target of helping more than 5,000 people under the category across the country.
"We have allocated approximately RM400,000 to help the target groups in the rural areas, especially those living in areas that lack access to facilities.
"Thus far, we have helped more than 5,000 people in Kuala Lumpur, Klang, Kedah, Perak before we proceeded to Johor. We have also organised similar programme with the Rohingya community and persons with disabilities," he told Bernama after presenting aid to 250 residents of Kampung Pok, Gelang Patah, here last night.
The aid includes cash of RM50 and daily essentials such as rice, sugar, cooking oil, milk and canned food.
"We have also implemented similar programme in the rural areas of Sabah and Sarawak in addition to helping the poor in Aceh, Sri Lanka, Nepal and Southern Thailand," he added.
-- BERNAMA
Friday, June 16, 2017
INTERPOST DELIVERS FASTER AND MORE AFFORDABLY WITH DESCARTES E-CUSTOMS
LONDON, June 16 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --
Descartes Systems Group (Nasdaq:DSGX) (TSX:DSG), the global leader in
uniting logistics-intensive businesses in commerce, announced that
InterPost, a long established wholesaler for international mail and the
e-Commerce parcel industry, has improved the efficiency of its customs
clearance service using the Descartes e-Customs™ solution.
“As a parcel operator, express delivery makes up a lot of our business and requires us to be operational 24 hours a day, seven days a week,” said John O’Brien, Consultant at InterPost. “With Descartes’ cloud-based e-Customs solution, shipments can be cleared remotely during evenings, weekends and bank holidays. This saves time and is most efficient for our operations team, resulting in cost savings that can be passed on directly to our customers.”
Descartes e-Customs is a secure, cloud-based solution that helps shippers and logistics service providers submit data anytime and anywhere to Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC) in the United Kingdom and other government agencies. The solution also provides additional modular customs management capabilities. InterPost also uses Descartes e-Customs Enhanced Temporary Storage Facility (ETSF) and New Computerised Transit System (NCTS) compliance modules.
“We're pleased to help InterPost improve operational performance and better serve its customers," said Pól Sweeney, Vice President of Sales and Business Management at Descartes UK. "Descartes e-Customs is designed to offer businesses of all sizes with international shipping requirements a customs compliance solution that is easy-to-use, scalable and always accessible.”
About InterPost Ltd
InterPost Ltd. located in Slough, near London’s Heathrow Airport, is a long established wholesaler working in the international mail and eCommerce parcel industry offering its services to postal operators, consolidators and eCommerce integrators in the UK, USA and worldwide. The company focuses its easy and economical mail and tracked parcel solutions across Europe using the domestic direct access agreements of many postal and private delivery companies. In addition to these domestic solutions, we also offer international mail solutions through postal operators which include PostNL, Eestipost and Swedenpost. InterPost Ltd is the wholesale subsidiary of B2C Europe, with companies in Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, The Netherlands, Spain, China and USA. InterPost has been trading in the industry since 1993 and was founded and is still run by its Managing Director, Martin Hooker. For more information, visit: www.interpost.eu
About Descartes
Descartes (Nasdaq:DSGX) (TSX:DSG) is the global leader in providing on-demand, software-as-a-service solutions focused on improving the productivity, performance and security of logistics-intensive businesses. Customers use our modular, software-as-a-service solutions to route, schedule, track and measure delivery resources; plan, allocate and execute shipments; rate, audit and pay transportation invoices; access global trade data; file customs and security documents for imports and exports; and complete numerous other logistics processes by participating in the world's largest, collaborative multimodal logistics community. Our headquarters are in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada and we have offices and partners around the world. Learn more at www.descartes.com, and connect with us on LinkedIn and Twitter.
Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This release contains forward-looking information within the meaning of applicable securities laws ("forward-looking statements") that relate to Descartes' solution offering and potential benefits derived therefrom; and other matters. Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other factors that may cause the actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from the anticipated results, performance or achievements or developments expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such factors include, but are not limited to, the factors and assumptions discussed in the section entitled, "Certain Factors That May Affect Future Results" in documents filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Ontario Securities Commission and other securities commissions across Canada including Descartes’ most recently filed management’s discussion and analysis. If any such risks actually occur, they could materially adversely affect our business, financial condition or results of operations. In that case, the trading price of our common shares could decline, perhaps materially. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance upon any such forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date made. Forward-looking statements are provided for the purpose of providing information about management’s current expectations and plans relating to the future. Readers are cautioned that such information may not be appropriate for other purposes. We do not undertake or accept any obligation or undertaking to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statements to reflect any change in our expectations or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any such statement is based, except as required by law.
“As a parcel operator, express delivery makes up a lot of our business and requires us to be operational 24 hours a day, seven days a week,” said John O’Brien, Consultant at InterPost. “With Descartes’ cloud-based e-Customs solution, shipments can be cleared remotely during evenings, weekends and bank holidays. This saves time and is most efficient for our operations team, resulting in cost savings that can be passed on directly to our customers.”
Descartes e-Customs is a secure, cloud-based solution that helps shippers and logistics service providers submit data anytime and anywhere to Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC) in the United Kingdom and other government agencies. The solution also provides additional modular customs management capabilities. InterPost also uses Descartes e-Customs Enhanced Temporary Storage Facility (ETSF) and New Computerised Transit System (NCTS) compliance modules.
“We're pleased to help InterPost improve operational performance and better serve its customers," said Pól Sweeney, Vice President of Sales and Business Management at Descartes UK. "Descartes e-Customs is designed to offer businesses of all sizes with international shipping requirements a customs compliance solution that is easy-to-use, scalable and always accessible.”
About InterPost Ltd
InterPost Ltd. located in Slough, near London’s Heathrow Airport, is a long established wholesaler working in the international mail and eCommerce parcel industry offering its services to postal operators, consolidators and eCommerce integrators in the UK, USA and worldwide. The company focuses its easy and economical mail and tracked parcel solutions across Europe using the domestic direct access agreements of many postal and private delivery companies. In addition to these domestic solutions, we also offer international mail solutions through postal operators which include PostNL, Eestipost and Swedenpost. InterPost Ltd is the wholesale subsidiary of B2C Europe, with companies in Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, The Netherlands, Spain, China and USA. InterPost has been trading in the industry since 1993 and was founded and is still run by its Managing Director, Martin Hooker. For more information, visit: www.interpost.eu
About Descartes
Descartes (Nasdaq:DSGX) (TSX:DSG) is the global leader in providing on-demand, software-as-a-service solutions focused on improving the productivity, performance and security of logistics-intensive businesses. Customers use our modular, software-as-a-service solutions to route, schedule, track and measure delivery resources; plan, allocate and execute shipments; rate, audit and pay transportation invoices; access global trade data; file customs and security documents for imports and exports; and complete numerous other logistics processes by participating in the world's largest, collaborative multimodal logistics community. Our headquarters are in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada and we have offices and partners around the world. Learn more at www.descartes.com, and connect with us on LinkedIn and Twitter.
Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This release contains forward-looking information within the meaning of applicable securities laws ("forward-looking statements") that relate to Descartes' solution offering and potential benefits derived therefrom; and other matters. Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other factors that may cause the actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from the anticipated results, performance or achievements or developments expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such factors include, but are not limited to, the factors and assumptions discussed in the section entitled, "Certain Factors That May Affect Future Results" in documents filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Ontario Securities Commission and other securities commissions across Canada including Descartes’ most recently filed management’s discussion and analysis. If any such risks actually occur, they could materially adversely affect our business, financial condition or results of operations. In that case, the trading price of our common shares could decline, perhaps materially. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance upon any such forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date made. Forward-looking statements are provided for the purpose of providing information about management’s current expectations and plans relating to the future. Readers are cautioned that such information may not be appropriate for other purposes. We do not undertake or accept any obligation or undertaking to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statements to reflect any change in our expectations or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any such statement is based, except as required by law.
Global Media Contact
Mavi Silveira
Tel: +1(800) 419-8495 ext. 202416
msilveira@descartes.com
Media contact EMENAR
Renate Kok
Tel: +31 33 4606200 ext. 640073
rkok@descartes.com
SOURCE : The Descartes Systems Group Inc.
Mavi Silveira
Tel: +1(800) 419-8495 ext. 202416
msilveira@descartes.com
Media contact EMENAR
Renate Kok
Tel: +31 33 4606200 ext. 640073
rkok@descartes.com
SOURCE : The Descartes Systems Group Inc.
NEW GMAT EXAM FEATURE OFFERS GREATER CONTROL AND FLEXIBILITY
Select Section Order Allows Test Takers to Customize Their GMAT Experience by Choosing the Section Order in which They Take the Exam
RESTON, Va., June 15 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In a continuing effort to enhance the GMAT exam experience for test takers, the Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) today announced the upcoming launch of Select Section Order, a new feature that will provide candidates the flexibility to customize their GMAT experience by choosing the section order in which they feel most comfortable taking the exam. Select Section Order will be available to test takers worldwide beginning July 11, 2017.
“The idea of being allowed to choose the section order had been commonly requested by test takers,” said Ashok Sarathy, vice president, Product Management, GMAC. “We conducted a pilot in 2016 to test this feature and received overwhelmingly positive feedback, with 85 percent of participants surveyed expressing that this new feature boosted their confidence prior to even taking the exam. Our pilot findings also concluded that taking the exam in different section orders continues to maintain the quality and integrity of the GMAT scores.”
RESTON, Va., June 15 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In a continuing effort to enhance the GMAT exam experience for test takers, the Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) today announced the upcoming launch of Select Section Order, a new feature that will provide candidates the flexibility to customize their GMAT experience by choosing the section order in which they feel most comfortable taking the exam. Select Section Order will be available to test takers worldwide beginning July 11, 2017.
“The idea of being allowed to choose the section order had been commonly requested by test takers,” said Ashok Sarathy, vice president, Product Management, GMAC. “We conducted a pilot in 2016 to test this feature and received overwhelmingly positive feedback, with 85 percent of participants surveyed expressing that this new feature boosted their confidence prior to even taking the exam. Our pilot findings also concluded that taking the exam in different section orders continues to maintain the quality and integrity of the GMAT scores.”
MyCreative's Arts Competition Opens Submission For Public To Discover Fresh Talents
KUALA LUMPUR, June 16 (Bernama) -- MyCreative Ventures Sdn Bhd (MyCreative) has opened submissions for The Craft Master 2017 and Visual Arts Pitch (VAP) 2.0 competition, an initiative to provide promotional opportunities to visual artists and the crafters, as well as a platform for industry experts to discover fresh talents.
The Craft Master 2017 is open to all Malaysians aged 18 and above and is aimed at discovering potential creative talents in the Malaysian craft scene and ultimately, find the best craft products which have the potential to be commercialised.
In a statement here today, MyCreative said there was no limitation in terms of usage of medium, including wood, metal, ceramic, fabric, plastic or rubber but the craft products should be original, functional, saleable, creative and presentable.
The Craft Master 2017 competition offers RM30,000 worth of cash prizes to four selected winners.
Meanwhile, VAP 2.0 is open to all Malaysians aged 18-35 and the contestants may submit more than one artwork including paintings, drawings, sculptures or even photography as long as it is the original non-commissioned artwork by the participants.
The competition awards RM15,000 worth of cash prizes to three winners and it also offers shortlisted contestants a chance to get their artworks showcased in a prominent art gallery.
Interested applicants must submit their applications by July 31 for the The Craft Master 2017 and by Aug 31 for VAP 2.0.
-- BERNAMA
The Craft Master 2017 is open to all Malaysians aged 18 and above and is aimed at discovering potential creative talents in the Malaysian craft scene and ultimately, find the best craft products which have the potential to be commercialised.
In a statement here today, MyCreative said there was no limitation in terms of usage of medium, including wood, metal, ceramic, fabric, plastic or rubber but the craft products should be original, functional, saleable, creative and presentable.
The Craft Master 2017 competition offers RM30,000 worth of cash prizes to four selected winners.
Meanwhile, VAP 2.0 is open to all Malaysians aged 18-35 and the contestants may submit more than one artwork including paintings, drawings, sculptures or even photography as long as it is the original non-commissioned artwork by the participants.
The competition awards RM15,000 worth of cash prizes to three winners and it also offers shortlisted contestants a chance to get their artworks showcased in a prominent art gallery.
Interested applicants must submit their applications by July 31 for the The Craft Master 2017 and by Aug 31 for VAP 2.0.
-- BERNAMA
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