EASTSPRING INVESTMENTS ANNOUNCES MAIDEN INCOME DISTRIBUTION FOR TARGET INCOME FUND 4

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 31 (Bernama) -- Eastspring Investments Bhd has announced a

maiden income distribution of 5.92 sen per unit for Eastspring Investments Target 

Income Fund 4.

The fund was launched on Aug 25 last year.

Chief Executive Officer Raymond Tang said in a statement today, the fund's
performance was attributed to the company fund managers’ disciplined investment
strategy.

He said the five-year close-ended bond fund endeavours to provide regular
income during its tenure by investing in local or foreign bonds.

"In the current low interest rate environment, investors continue to chase
for yields, which results in strong demand for close-ended bond funds that
potentially offer higher returns than fixed deposits," he added.

Tang said all unit holders who maintained their holdings in the funds as at Oct 28 would be entitled to the income distribution.

The fund is managed by Eastspring Investments (Singapore) Ltd.

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MAJOR BREAKTHROUGH - NEW PATENTED TECHNOLOGY SAVES ENERGY AND CLIMATE

End Users can save up to 30% on electrical energy

EAST GREENWICH, R.I., Nov 2 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- VSquare/R announces new patented technology specifically suited to manufacturers of appliances, industrial machinery, and nearly every product that uses an AC electrical motor.  Manufacturers who incorporate this energy saver technology into their products will attract more customers – who will reap the benefits as they will be able to save up to 30% on their electrical energy.  And, as a side benefit, will enjoy a cleaner climate due to the reduction in carbon based fuel.

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​BROADSOFT ANNOUNCES ACQUISITION OF VOIP LOGIC

GAITHERSBURG, Md, Oct 31 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BroadSoft, Inc. (NASDAQ:BSFT), a global unified communication software as a service (UCaaS) leader, has acquired VoIP Logic, a wholesale provider of BroadWorks-based cloud communications services to internet and other service providers in the US. VoIP Logic has been successful in growing its customer base by offering an attractive cloud wholesale offer to its customers. This cloud model will be added to the BroadSoft BroadCloudⓇ portfolio and addresses the needs of service providers who want greater control of their platform. With best-of-breed technology and proven geographic resiliency, security and uptime, VoIP Logic offers service providers the control and flexibility to design, integrate and update their cloud services to address their customer’s evolving requirements. As an established cloud PBX and BroadSoft UC-OneⓇ application provider, VoIP Logic will complement the BroadCloud UCaaS solution, which enables service providers to leverage the feature-rich capabilities, flexibility and reliability of BroadWorksⓇ and UC-One while transforming from a CAPEX-intensive infrastructure to a scalable, flexible OPEX service model. VoIP Logic will represent an exciting complementary piece of the BroadSoft SaaS portfolio. http://mrem.bernama.com/viewsm.php?idm=27836

3RD NEW CHITOSE AIRPORT INTERNATIONAL ANIMATION FESTIVAL 2016 OPEN NOV. 3-6

CHITOSE, Japan, Oct 28 (Bernama) -- 

An international animation movie festival conducted in its entirety in an airport compound, the Chitose Airport International Animation Festival 2016, the third in a series, will be held Nov. 3-6, 2016. It is a truly international festival of animation authors, both foreign and domestic, and fans who will communicate with one another using animation, an internationally common culture, shown at three airport theaters. A major pillar of the animation festival, its international competition will screen 45 works from 22 countries, which passed the elimination round of 1,232 works from 66 countries, an increase of about 130 works from last year's competition. In addition to the competition screenings, special programs will also be shown. As a curtain-raiser of the 2016 festival, "In This Corner of the World" by director Sunao Katabuchi, who will be present at the screening, will be shown in a preview. Then, "KING OF PRISM by Pretty Rhythm" will be shown in collaboration with "Bakuon (extremely loud) Screening" featuring the full blast of dynamic sound generated by concert gear, as used in every festival in the past. It is the first attempt of a "Ouen (cheering up) screening" for getting people pumped up for creating a "Cosplay? OK! Cheering? OK! Live dubbing? OK!" kind of togetherness atmosphere. http://mrem.bernama.com/viewsm.php?idm=27830

HOOTSUITE NAMES RICH MEIKLEJOHN AS GENERAL MANAGER OF ASIA PACIFIC

New Leadership Role Reflects Hootsuite’s Significant Growth in Asia-Pacific and a Heightened Commitment to Guiding the Region’s Brands Through Digital Transformation   SINGAPORE & SYDNEY & HONG KONG, Oct 27 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Hootsuite, the most widely used platform for managing social media, has announced Rich Meiklejohn as its first general manager of Asia-Pacific (APAC). The newly established role reflects Hootsuite’s rapid growth in APAC over the past year including adding 50 percent more people to their team in 2016. Hootsuite APAC now supports more than 2.6 million users at companies such as Woolworths, OCBC Bank, ANZ Bank, Alliance Bank Malaysia Berhad and Telekom Malaysia Berhad. The company has deepened relationships with best-of-breed partners including Brandwatch, Kenshoo, Microsoft, LiftMetrix and Tata Consulting Services to help APAC-based organizations drive their digital transformation. Meiklejohn brings 25 years of Asia and Australia experience in software, media and consulting to Hootsuite. Prior to joining Hootsuite, Meiklejohn managed key partnerships for Cognos, a leading business intelligence and performance management software company. He also helped grow the APAC region of the pioneering web-based customer service company, eGain. Meiklejohn has also served as the CEO of Zafin Asia Pacific, a provider of relationship banking software solutions, and was a partner at one of the world’s top professional services firm, Heidrick & Struggles, where he advised c-suite clients on leadership, talent management and strategy. http://mrem.bernama.com/viewsm.php?idm=27818

3RD NEW CHITOSE AIRPORT INTERNATIONAL ANIMATION FESTIVAL 2016 OPEN NOV. 3-6

CHITOSE, Japan, Oct. 28, 2016 / Kyodo JBN-Asianet/--

 

An international animation movie festival conducted in its entirety in an airport compound, the Chitose Airport International Animation Festival 2016, the third in a series, will be held Nov. 3-6, 2016. It is a truly international festival of animation authors, both foreign and domestic, and fans who will communicate with one another using animation, an internationally common culture, shown at three airport theaters. A major pillar of the animation festival, its international competition will screen 45 works from 22 countries, which passed the elimination round of 1,232 works from 66 countries, an increase of about 130 works from last year's competition. http://mrem.bernama.com/viewsm.php?idm=27830

Clinical Research Malaysia Targets To Attract 1,000 ISR By 2020

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 25 (Bernama) -- Clinical Research Malaysia (CRM), as an enabler and facilitator to the industry and medical fraternity for the conduct of clinical trials in Malaysia, targets to attract 1,000 industry-sponsored research (ISR) by 2020.

Its chief executive officer, Dr Akhmal Yusof said CRM was also committed to establishing Malaysia as a preferred destination for ISR and to develop clinical research as an economic growth engine.

CRM, wholly owned by the Health Ministry, supports growth in ISR, facilitates the needs and requirements of industry players, and grows a pool of capable investigators, support staff and trial sites.

"CRM's deep understanding of the local clinical research landscape with the international standards of operations and support from the Health Ministry, provide CRM an advantage to deliver research and create high-skilled job opportunities," he said in his opening note at the 2nd CRM Industry Dialogue 2016, here, today.

Some 50 participants, mostly representatives of pharmaceutical companies, contract research organisations and industry players attended the half-day dialogue with the objective of updating the clinical research industry on local laws, guidelines and regulations.

Speakers at the dialogue included representatives of the Medical Device Authority, Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA), Royal Malaysian Customs Department and Malaysian Bioeconomy Development Corporation Sdn Bhd.

The topics discussed included Classification of Medical Device, Incentives in Research and Development, GST Relief on Support Medical Device and Application Process for Notification of Clinical Investigation.

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