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January 30, 2017 13:40
HealthCare Royalty Partners Announces New Chief Medical Officer, Senior-Level Promotions, and Further Regional Expansion
HealthCare Royalty Partners (“HCR”) today announced several firm developments: New Chief Medical Officer: As of January 2017, Dr. Warren Cooper has assumed the role of Managing Director and Chie
January 30, 2017 09:55
Jardiance® (empagliflozin) becomes first type 2 diabetes medicine in the EU to include cardiovascular death reduction data in label
The European Commission has approved an update to the Jardiance® (empagliflozin) label to include a change to the indication statement. Jardiance® is now indicated for the treatment of adults with ins
January 30, 2017 09:50
Murex Named Market Risk Technology Vendor of the Year
Murex, the leading provider of trading, risk management and processing solutions, has been named the Market Risk Technology Vendor of the Year in the 2017 Risk Awards, directed by Risk Magazine. This
January 30, 2017 09:40
Pershing Square Holdings, Ltd. Provides Annual Investor Update Presentation
Pershing Square Holdings, Ltd. (ticker: PSH:NA) posted today its Annual Investor Update Presentation on its website, https://www.pershingsquareholdings.com/company-reports/letters-to-shareholders/. Th
January 30, 2017 08:45
Mattia Fogliacco Named CEO of Sisvel International S.A.
Sisvel International S.A. is pleased to announce the appointment of Mattia Fogliacco as the new CEO of the Sisvel Group. Mattia Fogliacco has a background in business and innovation management and
January 26, 2017 13:05
Toshiba Launches Car Audio Current-Feedback Power Amplifier IC with Built-In Full-Time Offset Detection
Toshiba Corporation's (TOKYO: 6502) Storage & Electronic Devices Solutions Company today announced the launch of “TCB502HQ,” a 4-channel power amplifier IC that detects output offset voltage, a factor
January 26, 2017 11:10
Wells Fargo Names Jafar Amin Regional President for Asia Pacific Region
Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE:WFC) announced today that Jafar Amin has been named the new regional president for its Asia Pacific (APAC) region, succeeding Jim Johnston who served as interim regional pr
January 26, 2017 11:00
Fenergo Enhances Margin Requirements Software for March Deadline
Fenergo, the leading provider of Client Lifecycle Management solutions for investment, corporate and private banks, has today announced significant enhancements to its module for Margin Requirements f
January 26, 2017 10:10
Schlumberger Announces Full-Year and Fourth-Quarter 2016 Results
Schlumberger Limited (NYSE:SLB) today reported results for full-year 2016 and the fourth quarter of 2016. Full-Year Results (To view the tables, please visit https://goo.gl/4JCT9K) Schlumberger
January 26, 2017 09:15
Philip Morris International Looks Toward A Smoke-Free Future
Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) (NYSE/Euronext Paris: PM) today re-affirms its commitment to designing a smoke-free future. With more than one million adult smokers who have converted to IQOS,
January 25, 2017 17:45
Vedanta Resources plc Announces Pricing of Bond Offering
NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION IN THE UNITED STATES Vedanta Resources plc (“Vedanta”, LSE:VED) today announced the pricing of the offering of bonds in the aggregate principal amount of US$ 1.0 billion of 6.3
January 25, 2017 16:17
LG announces fourth-quarter and full-year 2016 financial results
LG Electronics Inc. (LG) today announced a 2016 operating profit of KRW 1.34 trillion (USD 1.16 billion), 12.2 percent increase from 2015 due in large part to strong performance by home appliances, ai
January 25, 2017 15:45
Vedanta Resources plc Announces Expiration and Results of its Cash Tender Offers for Any and All of its US$ 750,000,000 9.50% Bonds due 2018 and US$ 1,200,000,000 6.00% Bonds due 2019
Vedanta Resources plc (the “Company”) (LSE:VED) today announced the expiration and results of its previously announced tender offers to purchase for cash (the “Tender Offers”) any and all of its outst
January 25, 2017 14:00
Hilton Delivers Another Record-Setting Year, Set Up for Continued Outperformance
2016 was an extraordinarily impactful year for Hilton (NYSE:HLT), which achieved record pipeline and net unit growth, accomplished its most successful brand launch with Tru by Hilton and maintained it
January 25, 2017 11:15
Toshiba Launches Bipolar Stepping Motor Driver IC That Needs No Current Detection Resistors
Toshiba Corporation's (TOKYO:6502) Storage & Electronic Devices Solutions Company today announced the launch of “TB67S508FTG,” a bipolar stepping motor driver offering 40V high voltage and 3.0A curren
January 25, 2017 10:35
International Coalition files Lawsuit in District Court of Rotterdam, The Netherlands, for Damages Caused by Alleged Corruption and Fraud Perpetrated by Petroleo Brasiliero, certain affiliates and its Executives.
An International coalition announced today that a lawsuit was filed in Dutch Court yesterday on behalf of institutional investors who suffered billions of dollars in losses in their investments in Pet
January 24, 2017 17:30
DXB Extends Its Lead as #1 Airport for International Passengers
Dubai International has retained its title as the world’s number one airport for international passengers with annual traffic reaching 83.6 million passengers in 2016, according to the annual traffic
January 24, 2017 16:00
Innovators, Financiers, Industry Leaders and Enterprises Gather in Singapore for the Inaugural Datacloud Asia 2017, 23 February
As mega-clouds fuel massive scale data center growth across the Asia Pacific region BroadGroup, the international event and consulting group, will stage the first ever Datacloud Asia (http://www.datac
January 24, 2017 13:50
“RETAILTECH JAPAN” and “SECURITY SHOW”: Japan's Largest Exhibitions Specializing in Retail Information Systems and Security Solutions to Be Held
Nikkei Inc. will hold two popular exhibitions simultaneously. The first, “RETAILTECH JAPAN”, will showcase the very latest in IT equipment and systems designed to drive forward marketing and supply ch
January 24, 2017 11:20
Xaxis Names Arshan Saha President, Asia Pacific
Xaxis, the world’s largest programmatic media and technology platform, announced today the promotion of Arshan Saha to President, Asia Pacific (APAC). Saha was previously Vice President, South and Sou
January 24, 2017 10:55
Enabling Farmers to Improve Agricultural Prosperity in Africa
AGCO, Your Agriculture Company (NYSE:AGCO), a worldwide manufacturer and distributor of agricultural equipment, today held its sixth annual AGCO Africa Summit in Berlin, Germany. A joint initiative of
January 24, 2017 09:55
Hilton Launches Its 14th Brand: Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Hilton (NYSE: HLT) today announced the launch of a vibrant new brand that offers guests a refreshing choice for an independent hotel stay: Tapestry Collection by Hilton. Tapestry Collection by Hilton
January 24, 2017 09:00
Celebrate Chinese New Year at Theme Parks of Guangdong
From the swooping roller coaster with 100-meter-tall tracks and marine animals to the world’s largest circus and the Guinness World Record-holding 5D cinema—these are the experiences children dream of
January 23, 2017 11:55
Francisco Partners Completes the Sale of Source Photonics to Redview Capital and Asia-IO
Source Photonics, a leading provider of optical components and modules, today announced that Francisco Partners has completed the sale of the company to a private equity consortium led by Redview Capi
January 23, 2017 11:20
Toshiba Launches 800V Super Junction N-Channel Power MOSFETs for High Efficiency Power Supplies with Improved Low On-resistance and High Speed Switching
Toshiba Corporation’s (TOKYO:6502) Storage & Electronic Devices Solutions Company today announced the launch of 800V super junction N-channel power MOSFETs for high efficiency power supplies with impr
January 23, 2017 10:40
Takeda Recognized as One of the Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations for Second Consecutive Year
Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited [TOKYO:4502], (“Takeda”) is proud to be named by Corporate Knights to the 2017 Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations in the World Index. Takeda achieved this d
January 23, 2017 10:10
New Health Economic Study Reveals the Long Lasting Impact of Eliminating Maternal and Newborn Tetanus for Babies
At this year’s World Economic Forum (WEF), Pampers® marks their 11 year partnership with UNICEF to protect mothers and their babies from maternal and newborn tetanus (MNT), a deadly disease, by sharin
January 23, 2017 09:00
Celebrate Chinese New Year at Guangdong’s Hot Spring Resorts
China’s Guangdong Province boasts more than 300 hot springs. In celebration of the Chinese New Year, which will start on January 28, hot spring resorts across southern China’s Guangdong Province will
January 22, 2017 09:00
Experience Unique and Diversified Folk Customs in Guangdong
Guangdong has all kinds of folk customs and festivals thanks to its diverse culture. During the Chinese New Year, tourists traveling in Guangdong may find local customs that vary from town to town.
January 21, 2017 09:00
Guangzhou to Present Flower Fair and Carnival for Chinese New Year
To celebrate the Chinese New Year, which will start on January 28, Guangzhou City will present a three-day New Year’s Eve Flower Fair and a 15-day New Year Carnival consisting of folk culture performa
January 20, 2017 16:50
China Oceanwide and IDG Capital Announce Agreement to Acquire IDG
China Oceanwide Holdings Group Co., Ltd. (“China Oceanwide”) and IDG Capital announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement to acquire International Data Group, Inc. (“IDG”), including i
January 20, 2017 15:55
Takeda Commences Cash Tender Offer for All Outstanding Shares of ARIAD Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited (TOKYO:4502) (“Takeda”) today announced the commencement of the cash tender offer by its wholly-owned indirect subsidiary, Kiku Merger Co., Inc., for all outstand
January 20, 2017 15:25
For the 1st Time, the Annual World Patient Safety, Science & Technology Summit Will Be Streamed Live in HD Outside of the United States
The Patient Safety Movement Foundation (PSMF) announced today that it will offer livestreaming of the sold-out 5th annual World Patient Safety, Science & Technology Summit to viewers outside of the Un
January 20, 2017 15:00
InFo 124M - Swiss Made EDOF IOL for Cataract Surgery
The company Swiss Advanced Vision (SAV-IOL SA - www.sav-iol.com) continues to expand its portfolio of intraocular lenses (IOLs) announcing the launch of a new product range based on the first InFo ser
January 20, 2017 13:50
Millennials Fostering Peace in Bogotá, Colombia Awarded Grant from The Coca-Cola Company
A summer camp created by millennials to foster peace and reconciliation in conflict-torn areas of Colombia was awarded the Grand Prize of the 2016 “Coca-Cola Shaping a Better Future Grant Challenge.”
January 20, 2017 11:10
International Olympic Committee and Alibaba Group Launch Historic Long-Term Partnership as Alibaba Becomes Worldwide Olympic Partner Through 2028
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) and Alibaba Group (NYSE:BABA) today jointly announced a long-term partnership through 2028. Joining The Olympic Partner (TOP) worldwide sponsorship programme,
January 20, 2017 10:45
Panasonic Achieves Highest Gold Rating from EcoVadis for the Second Consecutive Year
Panasonic Corporation has again been awarded a Gold Recognition Level in sustainability performance in a survey conducted by EcoVadis. This is the second consecutive year that Panasonic has received a
January 20, 2017 10:25
GSMA Announces New Details for Mobile World Congress Shanghai 2017
The GSMA today provided updates for the 2017 GSMA Mobile World Congress Shanghai to be held from Wednesday, 28 June through Saturday, 1 July 2017 at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre (SNIEC).
January 20, 2017 09:00
Make Wishes and Spread Love in Guangdong
The Chinese New Year is usually viewed as the best time for people to make wishes for themselves and their families, especially in Southern China’s Guangdong Province where various religions coexist i
January 19, 2017 17:15
SES: MX1 Guarantees the Continuity of Sky's Broadcasting Operations
SES S.A. (Euronext Paris:SESG) (LuxX:SESG) announced today that Sky Deutschland has signed a multi-year contract extension for back-up services with MX1, a wholly-owned subsidiary of SES. The contr
January 19, 2017 14:40
Statement from A Dog's Purpose Producer Amblin Entertainment and Distributor Universal Pictures
A DOG'S PURPOSE, produced by Amblin Entertainment and distributed by Universal Pictures, is a celebration of the special connection between humans and their dogs. And in the spirit of this relationshi
January 19, 2017 14:00
Shiseido Acquires a U.S.-Based Start-Up, MATCHCo, Through Its Regional Headquarters, Shiseido Americas
Shiseido Company, Limited (“Shiseido”), announced today that its regional headquarters and consolidated subsidiary, Shiseido Americas Corporation (Delaware, USA; “SAC”), has acquired MATCHCo (Californ
January 19, 2017 13:50
Rockwood Closes Fund X With $1.1 Billion in Capital Commitments
Rockwood Capital, LLC (“Rockwood”), a private real estate investment firm, today announced that it has closed Rockwood Capital Real Estate Partners Fund X, L.P. (“Fund X”) with $1.1 billion in capital
January 19, 2017 13:40
Charles McDonald Joins AerSale As Senior Vice President MRO Services
AerSale®, a global supplier of aircraft, engines, and OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) used serviceable material, today announced the addition of Charles McDonald as Senior Vice President MRO Ser
January 19, 2017 13:20
Mobileum Appoints Former Vodafone Global CEO Arun Sarin to its Board of Directors
Mobileum, a market leading provider of roaming systems and analytics solutions for telecom business transformation, has today announced the appointment of Arun Sarin to its board of directors. A highl
January 19, 2017 13:15
Houlihan Lokey Expands into Intellectual Property Advisory Services with Acquisition of Black Stone IP
Houlihan Lokey, Inc. (NYSE: HLI), the global investment bank, today announced that it has acquired Black Stone IP LLC (BSIP), a leading boutique investment bank focused on valuing and trading patent a
January 19, 2017 11:55
GSMA Reveals Economic Impact of Mobile in Bangladesh
The GSMA today revealed the positive impact of mobile on the Bangladeshi economy and the potential for even further growth and innovation. According to GSMA Intelligence, mobile technologies and servi
January 19, 2017 11:40
Boehringer Ingelheim biosimilar candidate to Humira® accepted for EMA and FDA regulatory review
Boehringer Ingelheim announced today that BI 695501, its adalimumab biosimilar candidate to Humira®*, has been accepted for regulatory review by the European Medicines Agency (EMA) and the U.S Food an
January 19, 2017 09:40
Itron Expands OpenWay Riva™ Ecosystem with Wasion Partnership
Itron, Inc. (NASDAQ: ITRI), a world-leading technology and services company dedicated to the resourceful use of energy and water, announced today that it partnered with Wasion Group, a leading energy
January 19, 2017 09:00
nano tech 2017, the International Nanotechnology Exhibition & Conference, Brings You the Latest Information on the Cutting Edge Technologies and Materials Making the Super Smart Society a Reality
The nano tech executive committee (chairman: Tomoji Kawai, Specially Appointed Professor, Osaka University) will be holding “nano tech 2017” - one of the world’s largest nanotechnology exhibitions, no
January 19, 2017 08:20
Yokogawa Receives EPMS and SCADA Order for Major Multi-product Fuel Pipeline Project in the UK
Yokogawa Electric Corporation (TOKYO:6841) announces that its subsidiary, Yokogawa United Kingdom Ltd., has received an order from the British Pipeline Agency Limited (BPA), the UK’s leading provider
January 18, 2017 15:10
MSCI Renames South East Asia Index Offerings MSCI ASEAN Indexes
MSCI Inc. (NYSE:MSCI) has renamed its MSCI South East Asia Indexes, which will be known as the MSCI ASEAN Indexes. In addition to renaming 234 standard indexes, MSCI has added three new indexes tha
January 18, 2017 14:00
Registration Now Open for CES Asia 2017
Registration is now open for the third annual CES Asia™, which returns to Shanghai, China June 7-9, 2017 with a larger footprint in the Shanghai New International Exhibition Centre (SNIEC). Owned and
January 18, 2017 13:45
P&G and its Always Brand Announce Commitment to Changing the World of Refugee Girls
Today, Procter & Gamble and global feminine care leader, Always, announce a new commitment to address the challenges girls and young women are facing due to the effects of the Syrian refugee crisis. I
January 18, 2017 11:55
Research Groups From USA, Finland and UK Announced as Recipients of UAE Rain Enhancement Program’s 5 Million Dollar Grant
Three research groups from USA, Finland, and UK were selected as awardees of the 5 million US dollar grant awarded for the Second Cycle of the UAE Research Program for Rain Enhancement Science. His Ex
January 18, 2017 11:25
Bioventus Selects MEDSERVICE to Distribute DUROLANE® in Russia
Bioventus, a leader in orthobiologic solutions, announced it has selected MEDSERVICE to distribute DUROLANE® in Russia. DUROLANE is a single-injection joint-fluid based on a natural, safe and proven t
January 18, 2017 10:55
AURAK Promotes Women’s Opportunities in STEM Education with AGYA Workshop
The American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) in association with the Arab-German Young Academy of Sciences and Humanities (AGYA), has today launched the ‘Women in STEM Education and Career Pathwa
January 18, 2017 08:00
TIM Brasil Confirms LTE Backhaul Network Deployment with SIAE MICROELETTRONICA
TIM Brasil, a leading mobile operator in Brazil, awarded SIAE MICROELETTRONICA as supplier for the new mobile backhaul microwave radio network. This deployment is part of TIM new LTE network upgrade a
January 18, 2017 07:00
New LinkSwitch-XT2 Offline Flyback Switcher IC Family From Power Integrations Delivers High Accuracy and Efficiency
Power Integrations (Nasdaq:POWI), the leader in high-voltage integrated circuits for energy-efficient power conversion, today introduced its LinkSwitch™-XT2 family of offline, low-power converter ICs
January 17, 2017 22:00
MulteFire Alliance Completes Release 1.0 Specification
The MulteFire Alliance, an independent, diverse and international member-driven consortium defining and promoting MulteFire™, today announced the completion of its Release 1.0 specification, a key mil
January 17, 2017 17:35
Association of International Certified Professional Accountants Urges South Africa’s Audit Regulator to Reject Mandatory Audit Firm Rotation
The Association of International Certified Professional Accountants (the Association) has voiced its strong opposition to a plan by South Africa’s Independent Regulatory Board for Auditors (IRBA) to i
January 17, 2017 17:20
SES: MX1 Wins Contract Extension with Leading Content Distribution Company Beta Film
SES S.A. (Euronext Paris:SESG) (LuxX:SESG) announced today that Beta Film Ltd., one of the leading international operating distributers of television, home video and new media content, has extended it
January 17, 2017 17:15
Expo 2020 Dubai Rolls Out Detailed Planning for Sustainability
Expo 2020 Dubai today revealed full details of its sustainability strategy - a key pillar in the planning of the first World Expo to be held in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia - at the Abu Dhab
January 17, 2017 16:45
O3b Networks Continues Major Growth Across the Asia Pacific Region, Enabling Operators to provide 3G and 4G Mobile Data Services
O3b Networks today announced the company’s high throughput, low latency satellite-enabled network has had an immense impact on the Asia Pacific (APAC) region. Access to O3b’s high-performance connecti
January 17, 2017 15:55
Internet Adoption Drives Palau Telecoms to Increase Capacity Over O3b Network for Fifth Time in Under Two Years
O3b Networks today announced that its customer Palau Telecoms has increased network capacity for the fifth time in less than 24 months, nearly doubling its service capacity since going live over O3b.
January 17, 2017 13:50
Our Telekom Increases O3b Antenna Size, Boosting Maximum Fiber-equivalent Throughput Capabilities
O3b Networks today announced customer Solomon Telekom Company Limited, trading under the name Our Telekom, has agreed to significantly upgrade the receiving antenna size, thus increasing the amount of
January 17, 2017 13:45
Timor Telecom Renews and Expands with O3b Networks, Continues Mobile and Broadband Advancements over World’s Most Advanced Satellite Network
O3b Networks today announced an agreement with Timor Telecom, the leading Timor-Leste Full Service Operator (FSP), to continue providing high-throughput, low-latency connectivity over O3b’s innovative
January 17, 2017 13:40
Conquest Launches Its Renewable Power Equity Fund With a “Super Bond” Profile Dedicated to Institutional Investors
Conquest launched its renewable power fund, Conquest Renewable Yield Europe, dedicated to acquiring and managing renewable power generation real assets. These assets are initially sourced from partner
January 17, 2017 13:25
GA Telesis Engine Services Receives CAAC Approval to Overhaul CFM56-5B/7B and CF6-80C2B Engines for Chinese Airlines
GA Telesis Engine Services (“GATES”) has received certification from the Civil Aviation Administration of China Aviation (“CAAC”). CAAC approval provides GATES with access to a major MRO market for CF
January 17, 2017 11:45
Zayed Future Energy Prize Announces Winners of 2017 Awards
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, presented the Zayed Future Energy Prize to nine winners during the 201
January 17, 2017 11:30
Andersen Global Initiates Expansion in Israel
Andersen Global is proud to announce its collaboration with Beneli Tax Boutique, a tax firm located in Tel Aviv, Israel. The establishment of a Collaboration Agreement with Beneli Tax Boutique broaden
January 17, 2017 11:10
ABB issues correction on CEO comments misreported by Bloomberg
ABB CEO Ulrich Spiesshofer was misquoted by Bloomberg News as saying “Margins Will Not Fully Recover This Year.” The word “margins” is incorrect. Dr. Spiesshofer used the word “markets” saying that AB
January 17, 2017 10:25
Murex Wins the 2016 Risk Technology Rankings
Murex, the leading provider of trading, risk management and processing solutions, has won the 2016 Risk Technology Vendor Rankings for the fourth consecutive year. In addition to topping the global ra
January 17, 2017 10:00
Setting New Benchmark: Henkel Helps SAIC-GM Make New Technological Breakthrough
Henkel Asia-Pacific announced that its automotive team had used Bonderite® M-NT 1820 surface pretreatment technology to help SAIC-GM upgrade its car coating line. The paint shop at SAIC-GM’s Jinqia
S.Pellegrino announces the much-anticipated return of S.Pellegrino Young Chef a global competition r
January 17, 2017 09:52
S.PELLEGRINO YOUNG CHEF RETURNS WITH AN ENHANCED THIRD EDITION
S.Pellegrino announces the much-anticipated return of S.Pellegrino Young Chef, a global competition recognizing leading young culinary talent from across the world. The third edition, with applica
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