GungHo, CAPCOM jointly develop ´TEPPEN´ project

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 13 (Bernama) -- GungHo Online Entertainment Inc has launched ‘TEPPEN’, a smartphone game jointly developed with CAPCOM CO LTD.

‘TEPPEN’ is an ultimate card battle, created via a powerful tag-team collaboration between GungHo and Capcom.

This battle game features an original story that unfolds with brand new, impressive illustrations for each of the TEPPEN heroes and is a fusion of real-time gameplay.

TEPPEN began distribution in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, France, Spain, Germany and Italy on July 4 (Pacific Daylight Time).

The distribution area in Asia consists of Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Macau, Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand, Singapore, Indonesia and Australia.

The game is available in English, French, Spanish, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Traditional Chinese and Simplified Chinese.

More details at https://teppenthegame.com/

-- BERNAMA

TEAMS FROM TAYLOR'S UNIVERSITY MENTORED BY AMINVESTMENT BANK BERHAD SECURED TOP 2 POSITIONS IN THE INTER-VARSITY STOCK CHALLENGE 2019

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 15 (Bernama) -- AmInvestment Bank Berhad (“AmInvestment Bank”) is pleased that its mentees from Taylor’s University were the Champion (winning the grand prize of RM 30,000) as well as the 1st Runner-Up (prize money of RM 20,000) at the Inter-Varsity Stock Challenge 2019 (“IVSC”).  The IVSC is a three-month long interactive stock trading competition for local university students. The competition was jointly organised by N2N, an integrated e-commerce securities trading solutions provider, with the support of AmInvestment Bank and three other securities firms. “Congratulations to both teams for clinching the Top 2 placings in the Stock Challenge.  We are delighted to have played a major role in their winning performance and hope that the invaluable experience gained by all the participating teams in this competition will give them a strong foundation in share investments”, said Gan Kim Khoon, Executive Vice President, Head of Equity Markets, AmInvestment Bank Berhad. Seohan Soo, Chief Executive Officer, AmInvestment Bank Berhad commented, “This Inter-Varsity Stock Challenge is a good platform to raise awareness of stock market investing and promote financial literacy amongst millennials who are the next generation of investors. We hope to continue to be part of such events in the future.” A total of 787 teams from Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman, Multimedia University and Taylor’s University participated in the Inter-Varsity Stock Challenge. The teams were put to the challenge of achieving the highest returns from investments with a virtual initial investment capital of RM100,000 each.  Apart from demonstrating the ability to maximise investment returns, they were also required to demonstrate a sound understanding of investment principles and strategies. AmInvestment Bank took the initiative to organize an industry mentorship with a total of six workshops, led by our Joseph Chai Lipe Tatt, Head of Retail Research, AmInvestment Bank Berhad.  The success of the top two winning teams can be attributed to Joseph Chai as he took these students under his wings and provided both guidance and feedback throughout the competition. “The event was an excellent opportunity to introduce the stock market industry, especially Bursa Malaysia and how stock trading works, to students. Not only were they hardworking, the students showed off their creativity in the game by unleashing their potential in stock trading, albeit in a virtual environment. It was exciting to witness the students’ growth in different ways and how they executed various strategies in order to win the competition. The final results showed that they have exceeded all expectations and I believe that we should introduce this competition in more universities as it would allow students to learn and practice in a risk-free environment, providing an avenue to nurture their interest and develop their talent in stock trading,” said Joseph Chai.   About AmBank Group AmBank Group is a leading financial services group with over 40 years of expertise in supporting the economic development of Malaysia. We have over three million customers and employ over 9,000 people. The Group was listed on the Main Market of Bursa Malaysia in 1988. It is the sixth-largest banking group by assets in Malaysia, with a market capitalisation of around RM13.7 billion and assets of RM158.8 billion as at 31 March 2019. AmBank Group serves over three million individual and corporate customers. It provides services in wholesale banking, retail banking, business banking, investment banking and related financial services which include Islamic banking, underwriting of general insurance, stock and share broking, futures broking, investment advisory and management services in assets, real estate investment trust and unit trusts. For more information, please visit www.ambankgroup.com    Source: AmBank Group

THE WE COMPANY FILES REGISTRATION STATEMENT FOR PROPOSED INITIAL PUBLIC OFFERING

NEW YORK, Aug 15 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- The We Company announced today that it has filed a registration statement on Form S-1 with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) relating to an initial public offering of its Class A common stock. The number of shares to be offered and the price range for the proposed offering have not yet been determined.

J.P. Morgan, Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC, BofA Merrill Lynch, Barclays, Citigroup, Credit Suisse, HSBC, UBS Investment Bank and Wells Fargo Securities will serve as joint bookrunning managers for the offering. The offering will be made only by means of a prospectus. Copies of the preliminary prospectus relating to the offering, when available, may be obtained from: J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, c/o Broadridge Financial Solutions, 1155 Long Island Avenue, Edgewood, New York 11717, or by telephone at (866) 803-9204 (toll free); and Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC, Prospectus Department, 200 West Street, New York, NY 10282, by telephone at (866) 471-2526, by facsimile at (212) 902-9316, or by email at Prospectusny@ny.email.gs.com.

A registration statement relating to these securities has been filed with the SEC but has not yet become effective. These securities may not be sold, nor may offers to buy be accepted, prior to the time the registration statement becomes effective. This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy these securities, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or jurisdiction.

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China, ASEAN set up good example of international relations

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 15 (Bernama) -- The historical relationship between China and ASEAN is the basis of China's ‘Maritime Silk Road’ initiative, with today, the strategic partnership between China and ASEAN becoming a model for a new type of international relations.

In recent years, in the face of the volatile international situation, China and ASEAN have taken the lead in maintaining regional peace and promoting the common development of mankind, according to a statement from Queqi Media Culture Co Ltd.

Historical accumulation has deepened China-ASEAN cooperation, whereby after the reform and opening up, ASEAN is the top priority of China's good-neighbourly friendship.

From the Asian financial crisis in 1997 to the international financial crisis in 2008, the strategic partnership between the two sides had experienced a real test. In 2003, China and ASEAN established a strategic partnership with common goals of mutual assistance and common development.

The accumulation of the policies, emotions and mechanisms have made the two sides cooperate quite smoothly under the ‘Belt and Road Initiative’.

Cooperation between China and ASEAN in the fields of economy and trade, macro-policy coordination, infrastructure, maritime rescue, counter-terrorism, culture and education has been progressing with remarkable results.

Future trends will ensure steady and substantial cooperation between the two sides and the development of the China-ASEAN relations will also become an important model for the world to examine the new type of international relations and community of shared future proposed by China.

More information at http://www.queqicn.com.

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PFIZER UPJOHN SIGNS MOU TO TACKLE NON-COMMUNICABLE DISEASES

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 14 (Bernama) -- Pfizer Upjohn signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with its seven partners for iMANAGE (Integrated Management of Non-Communicable Diseases for Non-Governmental Organisations), a structured alliance of private healthcare providers to create an integrated healthcare programme. iMANAGE is an initiative to develop and deliver accredited trainings, support systems, and professional networking among general practitioners (GPs), specialists and pharmacists.

The seven partners are Malaysian Association for the Study of Pain (MASP), Academy of Family Physicians Malaysia (AFPM), Malaysian Society of Hypertension (MSH), Malaysian Psychiatric Association (MPA), National Heart Association Malaysia (NHAM), Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) and Malaysian Pharmaceutical Society (MPS).

NCDs are a significant public health concern as the leading cause of death globally[i] and locally[ii]. In Malaysia, NCDs such as cardiovascular disease (CVD), cancer, diabetes, and chronic respiratory disease cause 73% of deaths, with half of them due to CVDs (most common are heart attack and stroke)[iii]. Yet, undiagnosed NCD cases are high and continue to rise each year[iii].

Although NCDs are largely preventable, a major challenge is the alarmingly low health literacy rate of around 7% in Malaysia[iii]. There is a severe lack of education for patients on their health conditions and the importance of medication compliance. Data show that 73% of Malaysians were non-compliant, with 70% requiring further consultation with pharmacists[iv]. There is a critical need for increased patient education and better management of NCDs.

The Ministry of Health (MOH) has highlighted the financial, emotional and human costs resulting from NCDs as a serious concern, and ramped up efforts to address it. To this effect, the government has acknowledged the importance of partnerships between different stakeholders, be it public or private, to drive efforts around curbing the rising rate of NCDs.

“Heeding the call by MOH, Pfizer Upjohn has developed iMANAGE, bringing together seven healthcare partners. The iMANAGE pilot programme will be kicked off in Klang Valley involving 200 GPs and pharmacists, with the objectives of standardising care across the private healthcare providers, promoting knowledge-sharing through a structured support system and improving the health literacy rate,” said Jeff Bote, General Manager, Upjohn Malaysia and Brunei.

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GungHo, CAPCOM jointly develop ´TEPPEN´ project

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 13 (Bernama) -- GungHo Online Entertainment Inc has launched ‘TEPPEN’, a smartphone game jointly developed with CAPCOM CO LTD.

‘TEPPEN’ is an ultimate card battle, created via a powerful tag-team collaboration between GungHo and Capcom.

This battle game features an original story that unfolds with brand new, impressive illustrations for each of the TEPPEN heroes and is a fusion of real-time gameplay.

TEPPEN began distribution in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, France, Spain, Germany and Italy on July 4 (Pacific Daylight Time).

The distribution area in Asia consists of Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Macau, Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand, Singapore, Indonesia and Australia.

The game is available in English, French, Spanish, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Traditional Chinese and Simplified Chinese.

More details at https://teppenthegame.com/

-- BERNAMA

dormy inn Asakusa obtains Japan´s three-star halal certification

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 8 (Bernama) -- dormy inn global cabin Asakusa has received halal certification in the eatery category from the Japan Halal Foundation, making all meals conform to Islam's halal dietary rules.

The hotel received a three-star halal certificate, which means ‘complete halal’ and the highest among the three levels of certification, becoming Japan's first business hotel to receive such certification.

The hotel is operated by Kyoritsu Maintenance Co Ltd.

Kyoritsu Maintenance thoroughly considers guest requests, the selection of ingredients and how to secure suppliers of ingredients and train staffers in introducing the halal menu.

Since Kyoritsu Maintenance views the halal diet not as special meal but as those that all guests can enjoy, the company is sure the renewed menu can satisfy not only overseas guests, including Muslims, but also Japanese guests.

In addition, a prayer room has been set up on the 10th floor to help Muslim guests stay comfortably in Japan, not just involving meals, but also other aspects.

More details on the hotel at https://www.hotespa.net/hotels/asakusa/

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