Friday, February 27, 2015

KUNJUNGAN HORMAT KETUA PENGARAH KESATUAN POS SEDUNIA (UPU) KE MCMC


CYBERJAYA, 27 Feb (Bernama) -- Suruhanjaya Komunikasi dan Multimedia Malaysia (MCMC) pada 26 Februari 2015 menerima kunjungan hormat Ketua Pengarah Kesatuan Pos Sedunia (UPU), TYT Bishar A. Hussein yang kini dalam rangka lawatan rasmi ke beberapa buah negara di rantau Asia termasuk Malaysia. UPU yang berpangkalan di Berne, Switzerland adalah forum utama bagi kerjasama pos di peringkat global bagi perkhidmatan mel, bungkusan, ekspres, pembayaran pos dan pos elektronik serta mempunyai rangkaian lebih daripada 640,000 pejabat pos di seluruh dunia.  


A.M. BEST AFFIRMS RATINGS OF NEWGT REINSURANCE COMPANY, LTD.

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 27 (Bernama) -- A.M. Best has affirmed the financial strength rating of A- (Excellent) and the issuer credit rating of “a-” of NEWGT Reinsurance Company, Ltd. (NEWGT) (Bermuda). The outlook for both ratings is stable.

http://mrem.bernama.com/viewsm.php?idm=23933

A.M. BEST AFFIRMS RATINGS OF GUILD INSURANCE LIMITED

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 27 (Bernama) -- A.M. Best has affirmed the financial strength rating of A- (Excellent) and the issuer credit rating of “a-” of Guild Insurance Limited (GIL) (Australia). The outlook for both ratings is positive.

http://mrem.bernama.com/viewsm.php?idm=23932

TENGKU DATO' ZAFRUL AZIZ APPOINTED GROUP CHIEF EXECUTIVE AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF CIMB GROUP


KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 27 (Bernama) -- CIMB Group on 26 February announced that it had received approval from Bank Negara Malaysia to appoint Tengku Dato’ Zafrul Aziz as its Group Chief Executive and Executive Director. This appointment is effective 27 February 2015.




Photo: Tengku Dato’ Zafrul Aziz Appointed Group Chief Executive and Executive Director of CIMB Group



Thursday, February 26, 2015

TOKYO SKYTREE LAUNCHES "FAST SKYTREE TICKET" FOR FOREIGN TOURISTS

TOKYO, Feb. 26 /Bernama-Kyodo JBN-AsiaNet/ --

Tobu Tower Skytree Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Sumida Ward, Tokyo; President:
Masaaki Ito) has started selling "Fast Skytree Ticket," the first admission ticket aimed at foreign visitors to Tokyo Skytree run by the company as part of its efforts to improve convenience and enhance services for foreign visitors to Japan.

NASDAQ LISTS THE TUTTLE TACTICAL MANAGEMENT U.S. CORE ETF

Offers Investors the Opportunity for Capital Appreciation While Protecting Portfolios From Downturns

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 26 (Bernama) -- Nasdaq announced that Tuttle Tactical Management will list a new exchange-traded product (ETP), Tuttle Tactical Management U.S. Core ETF (Symbol: TUTT), which will begin trading on The Nasdaq Stock Market today.

OFFICIAL STATEMENT BY MR NAING MYO SET, VICE CHAIRMAN OF MOSB LTD.

MAWLAMYINE, Myanmar, Feb 26 (Bernama) -- The Union of Myanmar is focused on driving the national economy through the oil and gas industry. The multi-million investment in the Myanmar Offshore Supply Base (MOSB) to serve the drilling and production activities in the Bay of Bengal is our responsibility and effort to achieve that goal.

http://mrem.bernama.com/viewsm.php?idm=23924

MYANMAR OFFSHORE SUPPLY BASE LIMITED


MAWLAMYINE, Myanmar, Feb 26 (Bernama) -- Myanmar Offshore Supply Base (MOSB) Ltd., a subsidiary of Singapore-based 2 Fish Pte. Ltd., whose commercial activities and business development are centred in its head office in Yangon, Myanmar, has embarked on its latest and most ambitious venture at the start of 2015.

MOU SIGNING BETWEEN MON STATE GOVERNMENT AND MOSB LTD

MAWLAMYINE, Myanmar, Feb 26 (Bernama) -- In line with current national policy and plans to uplift the state economy, the Mon Government is extremely pleased to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Myanmar Offshore Supply Base (MOSB) Ltd. to construct, manage and operate the new port facility located in Mawlamyine with immediate effect.

http://mrem.bernama.com/viewsm.php?idm=23922

KESEMUANYA MENGAGUMKAN! MERLIN ENTERTAINMENTS MENGUMUMKAN FILEM 4D YANG BAHARU BERDASARKAN KEPADA LEGO® MOVIE™ DARI WARNER BROS. UNTUK MELANCARKAN SECARA EKSKLUSIF BAGI TAMAN-TAMAN LEGOLAND® DAN PUSAT DISCOVERY LEGOLAND® DI SELURUH DUNIA

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 25 (Bernama) -- Merlin Entertainments hari ini mengumumkan bahawa ia akan menjalin kerjasama dengan Warner Bros. Consumer Products and The LEGO Group untuk menghasilkan sebuah filem animasi 4D baharu yang berdasarkan kepada watak-watak yang popular dari The LEGO® Movie™, dari Warner Bros. Pictures, Village Roadshow Pictures dan LEGO System A/S, kepada para tetamu di Taman-taman LEGOLAND® dan Pusat Discovery LEGOLAND® di seluruh dunia pada akhir tahun ini. Filem animasi 4D yang baharu itu akan dibuka secara eksklusif di enam Taman LEGOLAND dan 11 Pusat Discovery LEGOLAND di Amerika Utara, Asia dan Eropah.

http://mrem.bernama.com/mrembm/viewsm.php?idm=7736

EVERYTHING IS AWESOME! MERLIN ENTERTAINMENTS ANNOUNCES NEW 4D FILM BASED ON THE LEGO® MOVIE™ FROM WARNER BROS. TO LAUNCH EXCLUSIVELY TO LEGOLAND® PARKS AND LEGOLAND® DISCOVERY CENTERS WORLDWIDE

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 26 (Bernama) -- Merlin Entertainments announced today it is partnering with Warner Bros. Consumer Products and The LEGO Group to bring a new 4D animated film based on the popular characters of The LEGO® Movie™, from Warner Bros. Pictures, Village Roadshow Pictures and LEGO System A/S, to guests at LEGOLAND® Parks and LEGOLAND® Discovery Centers around the world later this year. The new 4D animated film will open exclusively at the six LEGOLAND Parks and 11 LEGOLAND Discovery Centers in North America, Asia and Europe.

http://mrem.bernama.com/viewsm.php?idm=23918

TOKYO SKYTREE LAUNCHES "FAST SKYTREE TICKET" FOR FOREIGN TOURISTS

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 26 (Bernama) --

Tobu Tower Skytree Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Sumida Ward, Tokyo; President:
Masaaki Ito) has started selling "Fast Skytree Ticket," the first admission ticket aimed at foreign visitors to Tokyo Skytree run by the company as part of its efforts to improve convenience and enhance services for foreign visitors to Japan.

WILAYAH CHIBA MEMPROMOSIKAN JENAMA UBI KELEDEK DI MALAYSIA

KUALA LUMPUR, 25 Feb (Bernama) --

Wilayah Chiba, yang terletak bersebelahan dengan ibu negara Jepun, Tokyo, kaya dengan sumber asli. Kawasan itu menempatkan Lapangan Terbang Antarabangsa Narita dan Disneyland Tokyo dan pelawat asing ke Jepun sangat biasa dengannya.

(Foto:
http://prw.kyodonews.jp/prwfile/release/M102229/201502247933/_prw_OI1fl_Q9CZORDi.jpg)

Wilayah Chiba kini mempromosi dan menjual produk khas tempatan – ubi keledek - di Malaysia melalui aktiviti promosi di sana.

CHIBA PREFECTURE PROMOTES BRAND SWEET POTATO IN MALAYSIA

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 25 (Bernama) --

Chiba Prefecture, situated right next to the Japanese capital of Tokyo, is rich in natural resources. It is home to Narita International Airport and Tokyo Disneyland foreign visitors to Japan are very familiar with.
 
(Photo:
http://prw.kyodonews.jp/prwfile/release/M102229/201502247933/_prw_OI1fl_Q9CZORDi.jpg)

Chiba Prefecture is now promoting and selling special local produce -- sweet potatoes -- in Malaysia through promotional activities there.  

JENAMA PERMAINAN BAHARU "OBOKAIDEM" MEMBUAT PENAMPILAN


KUALA LUMPUR, 25 Feb (Bernama) -- 
 
- Lima Permainan akan Dilancarkan di peringkat Global pada tahun 2015; "BOOST BEAST" Dilancarkan pada 23 April -

MediaKobo Inc. (TYO: 3815) telah mengumumkan pewujudan jenama permainan baharu OBOKAIDEM (URL: http://www.obokaidem.com) dan juga pelan tindakan tahunan jenama berkenaan. Permainan OBOKAIDEM akan dikeluarkan dalam pelbagai bahasa melalui pelbagai platform di 140 buah negara. Tajuk pertama, "BOOST BEAST" akan membuat penampilan di seluruh dunia pada April 2015, diedarkan melalui AppStore, GooglePlay Store, Facebook Canvas dan Kindle Store dalam pelbagai bahasa seperti Bahasa Jepun, Bahasa Inggeris, Bahasa Sepanyol, Cina dan Thailand. Termasuk "BOOST BEAST" OBOKAIDEM merancang untuk mengeluarkan 5 permainan di peringkat global pada tahun 2015.

NEW GAME BRAND "OBOKAIDEM" MAKES ITS DEBUT

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 25 (Bernama) --

- Five Games to Launch Globally in 2015; "BOOST BEAST" to Release on April 23 -

MediaKobo Inc. (TYO: 3815) has announced the establishment of the new game brand OBOKAIDEM (URL: http://www.obokaidem.com) and also the brand's annual roadmap. OBOKAIDEM's games will be released in multiple languages via multiple platforms in 140 countries. The first title, "BOOST BEAST" will make its global debut in April 2015, distributed through AppStore, GooglePlay Store, Facebook Canvas and Kindle Store in multiple languages such as Japanese, English, Spanish, Chinese and Thai. Including "BOOST BEAST" OBOKAIDEM plans to release 5 games globally in 2015.

TENABLE NETWORK SECURITY EXPANDS CLOUD SERVICES DIVISION, UNVEILS NESSUS CLOUD, HIRES SEAN MOLLOY AS VP OF CLOUD SERVICES

Tenable launches Nessus® Cloud to deliver world-class vulnerability management capabilities for SaaS applications in a hosted cloud-based service

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 25 (Bernama)-- Tenable Network Security®, Inc., the leader in continuous network monitoring, today announced plans for major expansion of its cloud services division with the hiring of Sean Molloy as vice president of cloud services and the release of Nessus Cloud. Molloy is responsible for overseeing the operations, deployment, design and architecture of a complete Tenable product lineup in the cloud.

AXA INVESTMENT MANAGERS MEMILIH SIMCORP DIMENSION

KUALA LUMPUR, 25 Feb (Bernama) --

SimCorp (http://www.simcorp.com/Home.aspx), sebuah pembekal terkemuka bagi penyelesaian pengurusan pelaburan (http://www.simcorp.com/Solutions) dan perkhidmatan bagi industri perkhidmatan kewangan global, mengumumkan bahawa ia telah menandatangani satu perjanjian lesen dengan AXA Investment Managers, sebuah syarikat pengurusan aset pelbagai pakar di dalam Kumpulan AXA.

AXA INVESTMENT MANAGERS SELECTS SIMCORP DIMENSION

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 25 (Bernama) --

SimCorp (http://www.simcorp.com/Home.aspx ), a leading provider of investment management solutions (http://www.simcorp.com/Solutions ) and services for the global financial services industry, has announced it has signed a license agreement with AXA Investment Managers, a multi-expert asset management company within the AXA Group.

http://mrem.bernama.com/viewsm.php?idm=23917

ISOLA MENGEMBANGKAN PORTFOLIO BAHAN PCBNYA YANG DIREKA UNTUK MENGURANGKAN PENCONGAN DALAM REKA BENTUK ELEKTRONIK KELAJUAN TINGGI



Laminat dan Prapreg Kehilangan Ultra-Rendah Chronon(TM) Kini Tersedia untuk Ujian Alfa

KUALA LUMPUR, 25 Feb (Bernama) -- Isola Group, peneraju pasaran dalam laminat salut kuprum dan bahan prapreg dielektrik yang digunakan untuk memfabrikat Papan Litar Bercetak (PCB), hari ini mengumumkan pengenalan Chronon(TM) iaitu bahan laminat dan prapreg kelajuan tinggi dan kehilangan ultra-rendah terkini syarikat yang direka untuk mengurangkan isu-isu pencongan dalam reka bentuk kelajuan tinggi yang mempunyai pasangan berbeza. Pengenalan Chronon, yang mengikut pelancaran GigaSync(R) pada 2014, mengembangkan portfolio bahan-bahan PCB syarikat untuk mengurangkan pencongan dalam reka bentuk kelajuan tinggi.

ISOLA擴展其PCB材料組合,旨在降低高速電子設計的偏斜

Chronon(TM)超低損耗層壓板及預浸料現
可供α現場測試

亞利桑那州錢德勒市,2015年2月25日(Bernama) -- 用於製造先進多層印刷電路板(PCB) 的覆銅箔層壓板及電介質預浸料的市場領導者Isola Group今日宣佈,公司推出最新超低損耗、高速層壓板及預浸料Chronon(TM),旨在減少具有差動對的高速設計的偏斜問題。繼2014年推出GigaSync(R)之後再度推出Chronon,擴展了公司降低高速設計偏斜的PCB材料組合。

ISOLA EXPANDS ITS PORTFOLIO OF PCB MATERIALS ENGINEERED TO MITIGATE SKEW IN HIGH-SPEED ELECTRONIC DESIGNS

Chronon(TM) Ultra-Low Loss Laminates and Prepreg Are Now Available for Alpha Testing

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 25 (Bernama) -- Isola Group, a market leader in copper-clad laminates and dielectric prepreg materials used to fabricate advanced multilayer Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs), today announced the introduction of Chronon™, the company's latest ultra-low loss, high-speed laminate and prepreg materials engineered to mitigate skew issues in high-speed designs that have differential pairs. The introduction of Chronon, which follows the 2014 launch of GigaSync®, expands the company's portfolio of PCB materials to mitigate skew in high-speed designs.

Tuesday, February 24, 2015

WOMEN EMPOWERMENT LEADER ESTHER IBANGA TO RECEIVE 32ND NIWANO PEACE PRIZE

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 24 (Bernama-Kyodo JBN-AsiaNet) --

The Niwano Peace Foundation will award the 32nd Niwano Peace Prize to Ms. Esther Abimiku Ibanga of Nigeria, a pastor and founder of "Women Without Walls Initiative" (WOWWI), for her courageous efforts to promote women's empowerment and peaceful co-existence.

An award presentation ceremony will take place in Tokyo on May 14. In addition to an award certificate, Ms. Esther will receive a medal and 20 million yen.

http://mrem.bernama.com/viewsm.php?idm=23912

MIDA: TOK BALI SUPPLY BASE OBTAINS ALL APPROVALS

Ready to Attract Oil and Gas Players

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 23 (Bernama) -- Dato' Sri Mustapa Mohamed, Minister of International Trade and Industry today announced that Tok Bali Supply Base Sdn Bhd (TBSB) has obtained the following approvals for its operations:

a. Ministry of Finance approval for its establishment of the Supply Base in Tok Bali, on 7th January 2015.

b. Supply Base & Bonded Warehouse License approval under Section 65 & 65A dated 12th January 2015 from Royal Customs Department.

http://mrem.bernama.com/viewsm.php?idm=23908

CG MENDAPAT PESANAN USD $20 JUTA DARI PT PLN INDONESIA


  • Projek dibiayai oleh Bank Dunia
  • CG akan membina 36 ruang 150kV di seluruh Indonesia
  • Berikutan satu pesanan baru-baru ini bagi  transformer kuasa CG dari PT PLN yang bernilai USD $26 juta
KUALA LUMPUR, 24 Feb (Bernama -- Avantha Group Company CG telah mendapat satu pesanan daripada PT PLN untuk menubuhkan sebanyak 36 ruang transformer di seluruh Indonesia, bernilai kira-kira USD $20 juta. Sebanyak 36 ruang lanjutan ini akan terdiri daripada 2 lot – ruang lanjutan kepulauan Jawa dan Bali yang mewakili Lot 1 dan Sumatera, Kalimantan dan kepulauan Sulawesi mewakili Lot 2. Projek ini dibiayai oleh IBRD - Bank Dunia dan bertujuan untuk meningkatkan prestasi Grid Penghantaran PT PLN.


TENABLE NETWORK SECURITY MENAMAKAN GARY JACKSON SEBAGAI NAIB PRESIDEN BAGI JUALAN DI APAC

Pemimpin global dalam pemantauan rangkaian berterusan berkembang di Asia Pasifik ketika keselamatan siber menjadi satu keutamaan bagi kerajaan dan perniagaan di seluruh dunia

KUALA LUMPUR, 24 Februari (Bernama) -- Tenable Network Security®, Inc., peneraju dalam pemantauan rangkaian yang berterusan, hari ini mengumumkan pengambilan eksekutif jualan teknologi veteran Gary Jackson sebagai naib presiden jualan di Tenable untuk rantau Asia Pasifik (APAC). Jackson akan bertanggungjawab bagi memacukan strategi jualan Tenable dan mengawasi pelaksanaannya dalam APAC, di mana syarikat itu telah mencatatkan pertumbuhan yang signifikan sejak kebelakangan ini.

FDA MEMBERIKAN TUJUH TAHUN KEEKSKLUSIFAN PASARAN KEPADA RYANODEX KELUARAN EAGLE PHARMACEUTICALS BAGI MERAWAT HIPERTHEMIA MALIGNAN

KUALA LUMPUR, 24 Feb (Bernama) -- Eagle Pharmaceuticals, Inc. ("Eagle" atau "Syarikat itu") (Nasdaq: EGRX) hari ini mengesahkan bahawa Pentadbiran Makanan dan Ubat-ubatan Amerika Syarikat (FDA) telah memberikan tujuh tahun keeksklusifan pasaran di Amerika Syarikat kepada Ryanodex® (dantrolene natrium) untuk Suntikan Ampaian bagi rawatan hiperthermia malignan (MH). Ryanodex telah ditetapkan sebagai ubat sendirian pada Ogos 2013 dan diluluskan oleh FDA pada Julai 2014 bagi indikasi ini.

http://mrem.bernama.com/mrembm/viewsm.php?idm=7727

TENABLE NETWORK SECURITY NAMES GARY JACKSON VICE PRESIDENT OF APAC SALES

Global leader in continuous network monitoring expands in Asia Pacific as cybersecurity becomes a priority for governments and businesses worldwide

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 24 (Bernama) -- Tenable Network Security®, Inc., the leader in continuous network monitoring, today announced the hiring of veteran technology sales executive Gary Jackson as Tenable's vice president of sales in the Asia Pacific (APAC) region. Jackson will be responsible for driving Tenable's sales strategy and overseeing its execution in APAC, where the company has had significant growth in recent years.

CG WINS USD 20 MILLION ORDER FROM PT PLN INDONESIA

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 24 (Bernama) -- Avantha Group Company CG has bagged an order from PT PLN for setting up a total of 36 transformer bays around Indonesia, valued at around USD 20 million. These 36 extension bays will comprise 2 lots - the Java and Bali island extension bays representing Lot 1 and Sumatra, Kalimantan and the Sulawesi islands representing Lot 2. This project is being funded by IBRD - World Bank and is aimed at enhancing the performance of PT PLN's Transmission Grid.

EASTSPRING INVESTMENTS BERHAD DECLARES INCOME DISTRIBUTION FOR EASTSPRING INVESTMENTS TARGET INCOME FUND 2

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 24 (Bernama) -- Eastspring Investments Berhad today announced a semi-annual gross income distribution at RM0.0258 per unit for existing unit holders of the Eastspring Investments Target Income Fund 2 ("Fund"). This is equivalent to 2.50% on principal amount as at 31 January 2015.

Monday, February 23, 2015

ARKAY NON ALCOHOLIC CINNAMON WHISKY HAS OFFICIALLY ENTERED THE U.S. MARKET


KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 23 (Bernama) -- ARKAY NON ALCOHOLIC CINNAMON WHISKY has officially entered the U.S. market. This alcohol-free whisky will join the ArKay family, which entered the U.S. market in 2011.

http://mrem.bernama.com/viewsm.php?idm=23902

伊拉克國防部從CSI採購赫斯基2G作為IED探測和搜尋系統

吉隆坡,2月23日 (Bernama) -- Critical Solutions International (CSI)宣佈,伊拉克國防部已經採購赫斯基2G(Husky 2G)作為簡易爆炸裝置(IED)和地雷清掃車。這筆採購將顯著改善伊拉克道路安全工作,能讓伊拉克軍隊保持自由機動能力,打擊伊斯蘭國(ISIS)和伊拉克境內的其他武裝力量。


KEMENTERIAN PERTAHANAN IRAQ MEMBELI HUSKY 2G DARI CRITICAL SOLUTIONS INTERNATIONAL SEBAGAI SISTEM PENGESANAN IED & SOAL SIASAT


KUALA LUMPUR, 23 Feb (Bernama) --  Critical Solutions International (CSI) hari ini mengumumkan bahawa Kementerian Pertahanan Iraq telah membeli Husky 2G sebagai Peranti Peledak Pengganti (Improvised Explosive Device - IED) & kenderaan penjinak ranjau darat. Pembelian ini merupakan satu peningkatan kritikal misi pembersihan laluan dan keupayaan Iraq untuk mengekalkan kebebasan manuver dan menentang ISIS dan kuasa-kuasa lain di Iraq.

IRAQI MINISTRY OF DEFENSE PURCHASES THE HUSKY 2G FROM CRITICAL SOLUTIONS INTERNATIONAL AS ITS IED DETECTION & INTERROGATION SYSTEM

KUALA LUMPUR Feb 23 (Bernama) -- Critical Solutions International (CSI) announced on 20 February 2015 that the Iraqi Ministry of Defense has purchased the Husky 2G as its Improvised Explosive Device (IED) & mine clearing vehicle. This procurement represents a critical enhancement to Iraq's route clearance mission and its ability to maintain freedom of maneuver and oppose ISIS and other forces within Iraq.

http://mrem.bernama.com/viewsm.php?idm=23900

BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY SPECIALTY INSURANCE FILLS KEY POSITIONS IN SINGAPORE

Names Executives to Lead First Party Lines and Engineering & Construction Business
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 23 (Bernama) -- Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (BHSI) today announced two appointments to its leadership and underwriting team in Asia, naming Malin Fredriksson as Asia Regional Head of First Party Lines, and Kiran Prakash as Asia Regional Head of Engineering and Construction, both based in Singapore.

GLOBAL INTERNET RETAILING FORECAST TO GROW 12% FROM 2014-2019

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 23 (Bernama) -- Euromonitor International released on 21 February 2015 a new e-book on the top retailing trends in North and South America.

AT 30, NASDAQ-100 RECOGNIZED AS BENCHMARK FOR INNOVATION

Growth Companies From Multiple Sectors Diversify Index and Represent the 'New Global Economy'
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 23 (Bernama) -- Once considered a pure play on technology stocks, the Nasdaq-100 Index (NDX), which celebrated its 30th anniversary on January 31, 2015, has emerged as the de facto benchmark for broad-based innovation, representing the "new global economy," according to a recent Nasdaq study titled The Nasdaq-100 Turns 30: Tracking Innovation in Large Cap Growth.

KVH AND CIENA RUN SUCCESSFUL 400 GBPS FIELD TRIAL - FIRST IN JAPAN

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 23 (Bernama) -- KVH Co., Ltd., headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, in collaboration with Ciena, on 20 February 2015 announced the success of a field trial for 400 Gbps data transmission over KVH's fiber-optic network between Tokyo and Osaka. This field trial represents the first successful data transmission at 400 Gbps over live fiber-optic infrastructure in Japan and solidifies KVH's position as the leading innovator in Ethernet technology in the Japanese market.

CHINA RAPID FINANCE PRE-APPROVES 50 MILLION CHINESE CONSUMERS FOR FIRST-TIME LOANS

Tencent's Mobile QQ Users To Benefit From CRF's Instant Borrowing Option
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 23 (Bernama) -- China Rapid Finance ("CRF"), a leader in Chinese marketplace lending and credit decisioning, on 19 February 2015 announced that it has extended pre-approved loan offers of 500 RMB (~US$80) to 50 million consumers including pre-screened users on QQ, Tencent's leading social networking platform, with 820 million users, and customers of China Union Pay, China's leading payment network. To notify the users of their new borrowing opportunity, this week CRF launched a nationwide mobile-based marketing campaign that will be followed by a billboard campaign.

Wednesday, February 18, 2015

BORN INVESTS FOR BIG GROWTH IN 2015


  • Revenues increase by over 35% in 2014
  • Invests in top talent
  • Employees exceed 500
  • Secures 14 significant contracts
  • New offices in Singapore and Hong Kong
  • Enhances NYC headquarters
  • Beats out best in class competition in recent pitches
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 18 (Bernama) -- BORN (www.borngroup.com), the content production and commerce solutions company, today announced that it has opened offices in Singapore, Hong Kong and hired senior talent to sustain the double-digit growth it experienced in 2014 into 2015.

MIDA, MIDF ENGAGE SMES, MNCS AND LLCS IN MELAKA

Hold Seminar titled 'Grow With Us'

MELAKA, Feb 18 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) in collaboration with the Malaysian Investment Development Finance Berhad (MIDF), organised a seminar themed "Grow with Us" at Ramada Plaza Hotel, Melaka, on 17 February 2015. The Seminar was officiated by YAB Datuk Seri Ir. Hj. Idris bin Hj. Haron, Chief Minister of Melaka with the presence of YB Tuan Hj. Sulaiman bin Md. Ali, Deputy Executive Council of Economic Planning, Investment and Industrial Melaka and YBhg Datuk N. Rajendran, Deputy CEO II of MIDA.

Tuesday, February 17, 2015

NEC SIGNS GLOBAL FRAMEWORK WITH AXIATA GROUP

KUALA LUMPUR, (Bernama) -- NEC Corporation has signed a global framework agreement with Axiata Group on provision, installation and related maintenance services for NEC's iPASOLINK Series of ultra-compact microwave communication systems.

http://www.bernama.com/bernama/v8/newsindex.php?id=1107631

John Crane Mengukuhkan Keupayaan Perkhidmatan Pelanggan Di ASEAN

KUALA LUMPUR, 17 Feb (Bernama) -- John Crane mengumumkan hari ini mengenai perluasan pusat perkhidmatan super mereka di Singapura serta pembukaan dua kemudahan di Malaysia: sebuah pejabat jualan dan perkhidmatan di Kuala Lumpur dan sebuah pusat perkhidmatan di Bintulu. Pelaburan ini membolehkan John Crane untuk bertindak dengan lebih pantas kepada keperluan perkhidmatan pelanggan tempatan, meningkatkan latihan amali yang ditawarkan kepada pelanggan, dan mempertingkatkan pemindahan kepakaran teknikal dan pengetahuan di rantau itu.

JOHN CRANE STRENGTHENS ASEAN CUSTOMER SERVICE CAPABILITIES

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 17 (Bernama) -- John Crane announced today the expansion of its service super center in Singapore plus the opening of two facilities in Malaysia: a sales and service office in Kuala Lumpur and a service center in Bintulu. These investments allow John Crane to respond faster to local customers' service needs, increase hands-on training offered to customers, and improve the transfer of technical expertise and knowledge within the region.

Monday, February 16, 2015

ANTHONY LIANG TO SPEAK AT FOOD SAFETY CONFERENCE IN KL

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 16 (Bernama) -- The Global Food Safety Conference (GFSI) in Kuala Lumpur from March 3-5 has invited Anthony Liang, Intertek Director for food certification in APAC, as the first speaker to deliver a presentation on "What is third party auditing and certification".

http://www.namnewsnetwork.org/v3/prread.php?id=MzU1Nw==

FIRSTSERVICE TO SEPARATE INTO TWO INDEPENDENT PUBLIC COMPANIES

KUALA LUMPUR, (Bernama) -- FirstService Corporation will be separated into two independent publicly-traded companies - Colliers International and FirstService Corporation.

http://www.bernama.com/bernama/v8/newsindex.php?id=1108388

Thursday, February 12, 2015

FIRSTSERVICE TO SEPARATE INTO TWO INDEPENDENT PUBLIC COMPANIES

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 11 (Bernama) -- FirstService Corporation will be separated into two independent publicly-traded companies - Colliers International and FirstService Corporation.

http://www.bernama.com/bernama/v8/newsindex.php?id=1108388

HONDA HOLDS PRESS CONFERENCE, PRIOR TO 2015 SEASON OF FIA FORMULA ONE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP


TOKYO, Feb. 10 /Kyodo JBN-AsiaNet/ --

Honda Motor Co., Ltd. held on February 10 a press conference in the run-up to the Australian Grand Prix of the FIA* Formula One World Championship (F1), which will take place in one month's time (begins March 13-15, 2015).

AMBANK GROUP 9MFY15 PAT UP 7.9% TO RM1,494.5 MILLION

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 12 (Bernama) -- 

AMMB Holdings Berhad (AmBank Group or the Group) today announced financial results for nine months ending 31 March 2015 (9MFY15). 

9MFY15 performance1 highlights :

- PATMI (profit after tax and non-controlling interests) increased by 6.1% to RM1,399.4 million due to non-interest income, expense management and lower allowances, which translates to a ROE of 13.5%2 
- ROA (return on asset) rose by 0.13% to 1.56% and basic EPS (earnings per share) increased by 6.1% to 46.5 sen

http://mrem.bernama.com/viewsm.php?idm=23858

Monday, February 9, 2015

A.M. BEST AFFIRMS RATINGS FOR GENERAL INSURANCE INDIA

KUALA LUMPUR, (Bernama) -- A.M. Best has affirmed the financial strength rating of "A-" (Excellent) and the issuer credit rating of "a-" for General Insurance Corporation of India (GIC Re) (India).

http://www.bernama.com.my/bernama/v8/newsindex.php?id=1107347


Friday, February 6, 2015

Cerner Acquires Siemens Health Services

KUALA LUMPUR, (Bernama) -- Cerner Corp., has acquired Siemens Health Services' assets, client relationships and associates that brings a combined annual research and development investment of more than $650 million (RM2.3 billion) to advance industry innovation.

http://www.bernama.com/bernama/v7/newsindex.php?id=1106330

SUNRISE(TM) BY ALLSCRIPTS WINS BEST IN KLAS AWARD

Acute Solution Named 2014 Best in KLAS Global (Non-US) Acute EMR, Category Leader in Global Acute EMR - Northern America (Canada)

KUALA LUMPUR, (Bernama) -- KLAS Research named Allscripts (Nasdaq:MDRX) Sunrise™ Clinical Manager as 2014 Best in KLAS Global (Non-US) Acute EMR and Category Leader, Global Acute EMR – Northern America (Canada) in the 2014 Best in KLAS: Global Software (Non-US) report.

A.M. BEST AFFIRMS RATINGS OF GENERAL INSURANCE CORPORATION OF INDIA


KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 6 (Bernama) -- A.M. Best has affirmed the financial strength rating of A- (Excellent) and the issuer credit rating of “a-” of General Insurance Corporation of India (GIC Re) (India). The outlook for both ratings is stable.

http://mrem.bernama.com/viewsm.php?idm=23836

SUNEDISON SEMICONDUCTOR RECEIVES BEST PARTNER AWARD FROM SAMSUNG

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 6 (Bernama) -- SunEdison Semiconductor Limited (Nasdaq:SEMI), a leading supplier of semiconductor wafers to the global semiconductor device industry, announced today that it has received the Best Partner Award from Samsung. The award is presented to those suppliers that have provided outstanding products and service to Samsung. This is the second time in the last three years that SunEdison Semiconductor has received this award. The award was presented to SunEdison Semiconductor by Samsung's Vice Chairman & CEO, Dr. Oh-Hyun Kwon, during its Partners' Day ceremony in Seoul, Korea on January 24, 2015.

http://mrem.bernama.com/viewsm.php?idm=23834