Eisai to Present Latest Data on Perampanel and Rufinamide at 71st American Epilepsy Society Annual Meeting

November 23, 2017, 6:07 pm

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TOKYO, Nov 24, 2017 - (JCN Newswire) - Eisai Co., Ltd. announced today that the latest data on its antiepileptic drugs (AED) perampanel (product name: Fycompa) and rufinamide (product name: Inovelon, U.S. product name: BANZEL) will be presented at the 71st American Epilepsy Society (AES) Annual Meeting to be held from December 1 to 5, 2017 in Washington D.C. in the United States.

As major presentations, for perampanel this includes a report on the extrapolation of data from Phase III clinical studies on adjunctive treatment to evaluate perampanel for use as monotherapy for partial seizures. Regarding rufinamide, a poster presentation will be given on long-term safety and efficacy of rufinamide for patients with Lennox-Gastaut syndrome (LGS) in a real-world setting in Japan. A total of nine poster presentations will be given at this year's AES meeting.

Perampanel is a first-in-class AED discovered at Eisai's Tsukuba Research Laboratories. It is available in tablet form to be taken once daily, and a new oral suspension formulation has been approved and is being marketed in the United States. A highly selective, noncompetitive AMPA receptor antagonist that reduces neuronal hyperexcitation associated with seizures by targeting glutamate activity at postsynaptic AMPA receptors, it is approved in countries around the world as an adjunctive therapy for the treatment of partial-onset seizures with or without secondarily generalized seizures, and primary generalized tonic-clonic seizures in patients with epilepsy 12 years of age and older. Furthermore, perampanel is approved for use as monotherapy for partial-onset seizures in patients with epilepsy 12 years of age and older in the United States.

Rufinamide is believed to exert its antiepileptic effects by regulating activity of voltage-gated sodium channels in the brain involved in the overexcitement of neurons that potentially causes seizures, so as to prolong their inactive state. The agent is approved as an adjunctive therapy to other AEDs in the treatment of seizures associated with LGS in Europe and the United States. In Japan, the agent is approved as an adjunctive therapy to other AEDs in the treatment of tonic and atonic seizures associated with LGS when therapy with other AEDs is considered inadequate.

Eisai considers neurology a therapeutic area of focus, and strives to maximize the value of perampanel and rufinamide to further contribute to addressing the diverse needs of, as well as increasing the benefits provided to, patients with epilepsy and their families.

About Eisai

Eisai Co., Ltd. (TSE:4523; ADR:ESALY) is a research-based human health care (hhc) company that discovers, develops and markets products throughout the world. Eisai focuses its efforts in three therapeutic areas: integrative neuroscience, including neurology and psychiatric medicines; integrative oncology, which encompasses oncotherapy and supportive-care treatments; and vascular/immunological reaction. Through a global network of research facilities, manufacturing sites and marketing subsidiaries, Eisai actively participates in all aspects of the worldwide healthcare system. For more information about Eisai Co., Ltd., please visit www.eisai.com.

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Asian Logistics & Maritime Conference Opens Today

November 23, 2017, 2:00 am

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2000+ Industry Elites Explore Opportunities with Heavyweight Speakers

HONG KONG, Nov 23, 2017 - (ACN Newswire) - More than 70 leaders from the logistics and maritime industries are scheduled to speak at the seventh Asian Logistics and Maritime Conference (ALMC), which opened today at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC). The two-day conference is expected to be attended by more than 2,000 industry elites from over 30 countries and regions, making it one of the largest events of its kind in Asia.

Today's opening session was officiated by Carrie Lam, Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, while Arkhom Termpittayapaisith, Minister of Transport of Thailand, delivered a keynote address.

"Logistics is very important to our economy and the economy of our partners," said Margaret Fong, Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) Executive Director. "Not only is this sector a key contributor to our employment market, trade and logistics make up more than 20 per cent of Hong Kong's economy."

- Plenary session highlights Belt and Road opportunities

Among the highlights on the first day of ALMC was this morning's plenary session "Belt and Road: Growth Engine Driving New Era for Global Trade," which explored industry prospects and challenges from the new Asia-Europe land and sea trade routes, the ASEAN market, and rapid-rail development. Dr Victor K Fung, Group Chairman, Fung Group, delivered the keynote address. The session featured other speakers, including Siddique Khan, CEO, Kerry Globalink Logistics; and Li Guanpeng, Executive Director and President, Sinotrans Ltd; and Ben Bland, South China Correspondent, Financial Times, who moderated the session.

- Hot issue: smart logistics

To offer a comprehensive view on industry opportunities, seven forums were organised on day one, covering important issues involving supply-chain management, logistics, air freight and maritime. Experts in the area of smart logistics gathered at the first session of the Supply-chain Management & Logistics Forum with speakers: Dr Hans Lombardo, co-founder and Chief Operating Officer, Chain of Things; Henry Ko, Managing Director Asia, Flexport; Jeff Steilen, Vice President, Information Technology, Asia Pacific, UPS; and Dr Ren Changrui, Chief Scientist and Head of Cognitive Logistics Research, IBM Research-China. During the panel on "Digital Transformation and Smart Logistics: Industrial Revolution 'Virtually in the Clouds'," speakers discussed groundbreaking new technologies, including cloud computing, drone delivery, big data and blockchain, to help logistics operators and traders grasp future opportunities.

Other forums included "ICAO New Policy Direction - Implementation and Impacts on Air Cargo Security," "Tanker and Gas Market Outlook: Market Drivers vs. Looming Headwinds," "Temperature-controlled Cargo Handling: Challenges and Best Practices in Handling of Pharmaceutical Products," "Liner Shipping Market Outlook: Light at the End of the Tunnel?", "Dry Bulk Market Outlook: Sustaining Cautious Optimism for Calmer Waters," and "Ports and Shippers: Harbouring Smart Solutions."

- Exploring e-tailing opportunities

Tomorrow's plenary session (23 November) will delve into the topic of "Delivering New World Order for Online Shopping," chaired by Fox Chu, Partner, McKinsey & Company, featuring speakers: James Gagne, President, SEKO Logistics; Katsuhiko Umetsu, Director and Chairman, Yamato Global Logistics Japan Co, Ltd; James Chang, Group Chief Cross Border Officer, Lazada Group; and Cissy Chan, Executive Director, Commercial, Airport Authority Hong Kong. Together, they will explore the significance of cross-border logistics infrastructure for e-commerce growth in ASEAN and other emerging markets.

- Halal logistics and Greater Bay Area development

Other forums scheduled tomorrow will cover such topics as "Digital Supply Chains for F&B Logistics: Increasing Competitive Edge for E-commerce Highway" and "Halal Logistics: Opportunities and Challenges." Meanwhile, regional forums will explore business opportunities in North America (Canada) and Zhuhai, China. Experts will share their insights on the topics "Extend Your Reach: Connect with North American Markets" and "Based on the construction of Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area: The new route of development for modern logistics of Zhuhai."

Heavyweight speakers from the North American transport and logistics industry, including JJ Ruest, Executive Vice-President and Chief Marketing Officer, CN (Canadian National Railway); and Robert Armstrong, President, The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transportation - North America Chapter, will discuss how the seamless connection between port and land in Canada strengthens the effectiveness of logistics between Asia and North America. Meanwhile, Lu Xiaofeng, Deputy Mayor of the Zhuhai Municipal People's Government, will join a panel of seven speakers to share the logistical advantages and potential of Zhuhai.

- Exhibition and business matchmaking help expand business connections

An exhibition featuring more than 120 exhibitors has been staged alongside the Conference to showcase professional and comprehensive logistics and maritime services and solutions. In line with the rising trend of creative technologies, a new "E-Commerce Support and Tech Applications" zone has been launched to present technological applications that increase SMEs' operating effectiveness; from foundational support such as document management to other tech applications such as Internet security and real-time tracking systems. More than 150 one-on-one business-matching sessions will be organised to help exhibitors and participants expand business connections.

The ALMC is one of the celebratory events for the Hong Kong SAR's 20th anniversary, garnering support from various sectors and matching the event's theme "Together, Progress, Opportunity." The ALMC is also a flagship event of the Hong Kong Maritime Week, organised by the Hong Kong Maritime and Port Board. The ALMC is supported by the Hong Kong Logistics Development Council and the Hong Kong Maritime and Port Board.

Fair Website: www.almc.hk
Speakers: www.almc.hk/en/info_speakers.html
Programme: www.almc.hk/en/info_programme.html
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About HKTDC

Established in 1966, the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is a statutory body dedicated to creating opportunities for Hong Kong's businesses. With more than 40 offices globally, including 13 on the Chinese mainland, the HKTDC promotes Hong Kong as a platform for doing business with China, Asia and the world. With 50 years of experience, the HKTDC organises international exhibitions, conferences and business missions to provide companies, particularly SMEs, with business opportunities on the mainland and in international markets, while providing information via trade publications, research reports and digital channels including the media room. For more information, please visit: www.hktdc.com/aboutus. Follow us on Google+, Twitter @hktdc, LinkedIn.
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Sunny Ng
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Bortex Global Strengthens Product Development Capability and Strives to Expand Product Portfolio

November 28, 2017, 12:00 am

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HONG KONG, Nov 28, 2017 - (ACN Newswire) - Heeding the rising demand for LED decorative lighting product, Bortex Global Limited ("Bortex") (the "Group", Stock code: 8118), a developing manufacturer and exporter of LED lighting products, will strengthen its product development capability that it may expand its product portfolio and by implementing stringent quality assurance measures push to secure a larger market share. The Group principally engages in the manufacturing and sale of quality LED lighting products to customers in North America, Europe and Asia Pacific and operates a production plant in Dongguan, Guangdong Province, the PRC.

With over 10 years of operation in the LED lighting product industry, leveraging on the management's industry knowledge and experience, the Group has successfully developed its product development capability. Its product development team is able to transform product concepts into commercially marketable LED lighting products efficiently and effectively with the requisite expertise and experience. As at 23 October 2017, the Group had nine utility model patents and one invention patent in the PRC, one patent in the United States and one patent in Canada. In 2016, the Group's quality management system was assessed and certified by Beijing East Allreach Certification Center as having met the requirements for ISO 9001:2008 accreditation. Boosting varied and flexible product development capabilities the Group is able to produce quality products that can meet the requirements of customers and to remain competitive in the LED lighting product industry.

The Group's LED lighting products are broadly classified into two major series: LED decorative lighting series for festive decorations and LED luminaire lighting series mainly for indoor lighting. According to a Ipsos Report, between 2017 and 2021, the total revenue of the LED indoor lighting manufacturing industry in China is expected to increase consistently at a CAGR of approximately 16.9%, which is faster than the about 9.1% of the Christmas lighting manufacturing industry in China. Given that more and more customers have been drawn to the Group by its competitive advantages in manufacturing LED luminaire lighting products, the Group has shifted production from LED decorative lighting products to LED luminaire lighting products, and consequently it was able to derive a significant amount of revenue for the two years ended 30 April 2017. The Group was listed on the Growth Enterprise Market ("GEM") of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited on 16 November, 2017. It will use approximately 5% of the net proceeds from listing (approximately HK$2.4 million) to expand its product portfolio and strengthen product development capability by including recruiting design and experienced technical personnel and filing application for patents. The Group expects such moves to facilitate business development, enabling it to expand product portfolio to meet customers' requirements and respond quickly to any change in customer preferences, thereby ultimately gain a larger market share.

About Bortex Global Limited
Bortex Global Limited (the "Group", Stock code: 8118) is a developing manufacturer and exporter of LED lighting products listed on the Growth Enterprise Market of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited on 16 November, 2017 with a production plant located in Dongguan, Guangdong Province, the PRC. The Group principally engages in the manufacturing and sale of quality LED lighting products to its customers in North America, Europe and Asia Pacific. With over 10 years of operations in the LED lighting product industry, the Group offers a range of LED lighting product series with different designs and features and is able to handle one-stop production process by offering prototyping, sampling, manufacturing, assembling, and packaging of LED lighting products in accordance with the specification of its customers on a mix of ODM and OEM bases.

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China New City Ventures with Maggie & Rose to enter into Family Club Industry

November 28, 2017, 12:18 am

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Left: Maggie, one of the founders of Maggie & Rose; Right: Shi Kancheng, the chairman of the board of directors of China's New City

HONG KONG, Nov 28, 2017 - (ACN Newswire) - On the day of 24 November 2017, China New City Commercial Development Limited(01321.HK) held the cooperation signing ceremony with Maggie & Rose, the famous London's luxury private members club for kids and parents.

After the 4 months' negotiation, the two major brands in China and British came to an agreement to start a full range of resources docking. In the future, they will expand higher quality construction in family clubs and children development as well as education institutions, books, catering, children's parties throughout China mainland, Macao and Taiwan. As one of the most famous commercial real estate enterprises in China, it is time for China New City to enter the parent-children education business, attempting a restructuring on new industries and asset-light strategy. The intention behind also shows China New City's efforts to invest for future as a corporate citizen.

With the rise of consumption upgrading and two-child per family trend, child care and education business is blooming in China. The incidents of the domestic children education institutions reported recently are mainly due to uneven qualifications of the institutions. Education brands with dedicated focus on children as well as qualified teaching resources are in urgent need. Thus the aim of creating a happy, safe and healthy environment for children is agreed by both Maggie Bolger, one of the founders of Maggie & Rose and Shi Kancheng, the chairman of the board of directors of China New City.

Maggie & Rose, a well-known family-owned club born in 2007, is the earliest and most exclusive family private club in London. Originally founded by the two mothers in 2006, it was prompted to create new venues that were appealing to adults as well as children, after getting "fed up" with some of the "bleak" places that were touted as parent and child clubs. After opening two Maggie & Rose clubs in London - the first in Kensington in 2007, and then another in Chiswick - the one in Hong Kong is the first outside of the British capital, which was open in 2015. The Beach Club in Hong Kong brought the most original British Education method combining the local characteristics of Hong Kong to lead parent-child clubs in bilingual context, also provided children with more favorable and relaxing learning environment. Hong Kong Maggie & Rose family private club is located in Repulse Bay. With an area of 16,000 feet, the club closely follows the London model with Eat & Play booths, spaces for soft play, class studios, brasserie, roof terrace and a section of the beach.

Maggie & Rose is also not strange to modern mother in mainland China. The well-known mother-and-child we media Peachmama hosted a tour in London last year. Parents and children both enjoyed a fantastic experience during the journey in Maggie & Rose's club together. With the coming cooperation and strong support from listed brand China New City, it is certainly that M&R can be fully extended into the mainland market especially under the leadership of experienced new management team. The mode will be embed original version of English characteristics also suitable for Chinese children. In this way, the brand new company brought from Maggie & Rose and China New City will further takes one bound further into the new market of Macau and Taiwan.

China New City has been well-known for its unique role as the member of Zhong An Real Estate (0672.HK), the famous real estate company in China. Actually Zhong An Real Estate has been already involved in the education industry. During the past 20 years, Zhong An Real Estate accumulatively invested RMB500 million for multiple educational institutions as well as charity projects. As a strategic part of the Group, China New City has also begun to pay more attention on the education field in recent years. Equipped with the mature teaching methods and experiences from Maggie & Rose, especially on various children parties, parents interaction, parent-child restaurant and etc., China New City will leverage the platform advantage and further apply to the future daily operation. Following the overwhelming success of Maggie & Rose's original clubs, China New City endeavor to bring a creative and tranquil space for children and families, also the parenting education industry in not only mainland, but also Macau and Taiwan.

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Shandong International Trust Co., Ltd. Global Offering

November 28, 2017, 12:40 am

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HONG KONG, Nov 28, 2017 - (ACN Newswire) - Shandong International Trust Co., Ltd. ("Shandong International Trust" or the "Company", Stock code:1697) today announces the details of its global offering plan and the listing of its H shares (the "Global Offering") on the Main Board of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (the "Stock Exchange").

Shandong International Trust is a comprehensive financial and wealth management service provider in China, utilizing the Company's trust products to provide diversified financing and investment services. It is a trust company licensed by the CBRC and is permitted to provide financing and investing solutions across the real economy, capital markets and money markets in China. The Company has two major business lines, which are the trust business and proprietary business. The Company has successfully withstood economic and market fluctuations over the past few years and achieved rapid growth. The trust AUM of all of the Company's trusts increased from RMB112,392 million as of 31 December 2011 to RMB254,637 million as of 31 December 2016, representing a CAGR of 17.8% and remained almost unchanged at RMB254,499 million as of 31 May 2017. The Company ranked 6th among all trust companies the controlling shareholders of which have local government background and ranked 25th among all trust companies in China in terms of total trust assets in 2016 according to Wind Info.

While Shandong International Trust is based in Shandong, one of the wealthiest provinces in China, the Company has been conducting business on a nation-wide basis and has established regional business units in Beijing, Qingdao, Shanghai, Xiamen, Nanjing, Changsha and Xi'an. As of 31 May 2017, the Company's counterparty clients were located in a total of 31 provinces, municipalities and autonomous regions in China. The Company has established a large and high-quality client base through nearly 30 years of operation. As of 31 May 2017, the Company had provided financing services to approximately 2,100 counterparty clients; the Company had 53,346 trustor client accounts, including 2,266 corporate and institutional investors and 51,080 High-Net-Worth Individuals (HNWIs).

Lucion Group, the Company's Controlling Shareholder, is one of the most important investment and financing platforms of the Shandong provincial government and holds investments in a wide variety of industries such as financial services, venture capital, culture and media, tourism, infrastructure, real estate, energy and technologies, and has achieved full coverage of finance, investment, industry and commerce. The strong background of existing shareholders and their abundant resources and expansive business networks created significant synergies with the Company's business and provided strong support for the development of the Company's business.

Shandong International Trust was rated "Class A" (the highest rating attainable) in the industry-wide rating organized by the China Trustee Association under the supervision of the CBRC for the years of 2015 and 2016 based on comprehensive assessment of the capital strength, risk management, incremental value and social responsibility. The Company was rated "Excellent (AAA)" (the highest rating attainable) in the performance assessment of all local financial institutions in Shandong organized by the Shandong Provincial Finance Bureau in 2016 based on comprehensive assessment of the profitability, asset quality, liquidity and business growth.

The Global Offering comprises a total of 647,075,000 H Shares (comprising 588,250,000 H Shares to be issued by Shandong International Trust and 58,825,000 Sale Shares to be offered by the Selling Shareholders, subject to the Over-allotment Option). The number of Hong Kong Offer Shares is 64,708,000 H Shares (subject to reallocation) and the number of International Offer Shares is 582,367,000 H Shares (comprising 523,542,000 H Shares to be offered by Shandong International Trust and 58,825,000 Sale Shares to be offered by the Selling Shareholders, subject to reallocation and the Over-allotment Option).

The Hong Kong Public Offering will commence at 9:00 a.m. on 28 November 2017 (Tuesday), and is expected to close at 12:00 noon on 1 December 2017 (Friday). The latest time to complete electronic applications under White Form eIPO is at 11:30 a.m. on 1 December 2017 (Friday). Dealing in the H Shares on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange is expected to commence at 9:00 a.m. on 8 December 2017 (Friday). The H Shares will be traded in board lots of 1,000 H Shares each. The stock code of the Company on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange is 1697.

Shandong International Trust intends to use the net proceeds from the Global Offering (after deduction of underwriting commissions and estimated expenses payable by Shandong International Trust in relation to the Global Offering) to strengthen its capital base to support the expansion of the Company's business via the establishment of new subsidiaries designated for particular business, and the acquisition of equity interests in financial institutions in the PRC and overseas possessing the necessary licenses. Net proceeds from the Global Offering will also significantly increase the Company's Net Capital and thereby enable the Company to significantly expand its various types of trust business. The Company expects to combine net proceeds from the Global Offering with its existing proprietary assets and allocate them into different asset classes in order to maintain and increase their value, create synergies with the Company's trust business and maintain sufficient liquidity for its business operation.

As China implements its "Go Global" strategy represented by "The Belt and Road Initiative", and as Renminbi increasingly becomes an internationally recognized currency, the Company plans to commence the operation of Qualified Domestic Institutional Investor (QDII) business as the entry point for the expansion of its international business and the Company is actively applying for the relevant business qualifications. The Company will also seek to obtain financial service licenses in selected overseas jurisdictions. Through such international expansion, the Company plans to enhance its ability to manage overseas assets and allocation of its clients' assets into overseas markets, obtains access to overseas low-cost financing channels and achieves synergy between its domestic and international businesses so that the Company can provide one-stop, consolidated and improved services to its clients.

Looking ahead, based on the status of its current business development, and as China's economic development has entered the "new normal" stage, the Company intends to take advantage of the changes. The Company intends to continue to strengthen traditional business, enhance active management capabilities, rapidly expand trust business that provide asset management and wealth management services, capture new business opportunities through continuous innovation, and build up brand image as a high-quality and trustworthy financial service provider in China.

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Alliance for Creativity and Entertainment and CASBAA's Coalition Against Piracy close down Australian illicit streaming device operation

November 27, 2017, 5:00 pm

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA, Nov 28, 2017 - (ACN Newswire) - Following a joint investigation in Australia by the Alliance for Creativity and Entertainment (ACE) and CASBAA's Coalition Against Piracy (CAP) into a large supplier of IPTV set-top boxes, pre-loaded to play pirated movies, television shows, sports programming, and other content has had these operations closed down in Australia.

The Melbourne-based company that had been selling these piracy devices in Asia for a number of years has ceased selling the boxes, which contained pre-loaded apps enabling easy access to creative content belonging to ACE and CASBAA/CAP member companies. The company owners also agreed to take necessary steps to prevent customers who had already purchased these piracy devices from accessing ACE and CASBAA/CAP member company movies, TV shows, and sports programming in the future. As part of a settlement agreement, the name of the company and owner were not released.

The devices were sold on average for AUS $400, which included a year's unauthorised subscription to pirated versions of video-on-demand movies, as well as live sports channels, and premium TV channels from Europe, India, the United States, and South East Asia.

Zoe Thorogood, a spokesperson for ACE, said: "The film and television industry has made significant investments to provide audiences with access to creative content how, where, and when they want it. ACE and CAP members initiated this investigation as part of a comprehensive global approach to protect the legal marketplace for creative content, reduce online piracy, and bolster a creative economy that supports millions of workers. This latest action was part of a series of global actions to address the growth of illegal and unsafe piracy devices and apps."

Neil Gane, General Manager of the CASBAA Coalition Against Piracy (CAP), said: "These little black boxes are now beginning to dominate the piracy ecosystem, causing significant damage to all sectors of the content industry, from producers to telecommunication platforms. They also pose a risk to consumers who face a well-documented increase in exposure to malware. The surge in availability of these illicit streaming devices is an international issue that requires a coordinated effort between industry and government. This will be the first of many disruption and enforcement initiatives on which CAP, ACE, and other industry associations will be collaborating together."

The recently launched Coalition Against Piracy (CAP) includes leading video content creators and distributors in Asia including: beIN Asia Pacific, CASBAA, Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures, Fox Networks Group, HBO Asia, NBCUniversal, Premier League, Turner Asia-Pacific, A&E Networks, Astro, BBC Worldwide, Cignal TV, Media Partners Asia, National Basketball Association, PCCW Media, Sony Pictures Television Networks Asia, True Visions, TV5MONDE, TVB, and Viacom International Media Networks.

The Alliance for Creativity and Entertainment (ACE) is a global coalition dedicated to protecting the dynamic legal market and reducing online piracy. The worldwide members of ACE are Amazon, AMC Networks, BBC Worldwide, Bell Canada and Bell Media, Canal+ Group, CBS Corporation, Constantin Film, Foxtel, Grupo Globo, HBO, Hulu, Lionsgate, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM), Millennium Media, NBCUniversal, Netflix, Paramount Pictures, SF Studios, Sky, Sony Pictures Entertainment, Star India, Studio Babelsberg, STX Entertainment, Telemundo, Televisa, Twentieth Century Fox, Univision Communications Inc., Village Roadshow, Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures, and Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.

About CASBAA

Established in 1991, CASBAA is the association for digital multichannel TV, content, platforms, advertising and video delivery across a variety of geographic markets throughout the Asia Pacific. CASBAA's members reach over 500 million connections within a regional footprint ranging from China to Australasia, Japan to Pakistan. For more information, visit www.casbaa.com.

Contact:
CASBAA/CAP
Kay Bayliss
+852 3929 1724
kay@casbaa.com

ACE
Zoe Thorogood
UK: +44 7855 828 391
US: +1 202 659 7902
zoe@alliance4creativity.com

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Shandong International Trust starts Hong Kong's IPO as the first for 23 years

November 27, 2017, 5:37 pm

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Ms. Wang Yingli, the Chairperson of Shandong International Trust Co., Ltd., says the Company's goal is to build up brand image as a high-quality, top-notch and trustworthy financial service provider.

HONG KONG, Nov 28, 2017 - (ACN Newswire) - Shandong International Trust Co., Ltd.(1697 HK.) today announces the details of its global offering plan and the listing of its H shares on the Main Board of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited, being the first Chinese trust company to attempt an IPO in more than two decades and the first to list in Hong Kong. BoCom international, CCB International and Haitong International are joint sponsors.

According to the Prospectus, the shares are slated for pricing on December 1 and the trading will start on December 8. The Offer Price ranges between HK$4.46 and HK$5.43 per H Share.

As a comprehensive financial and wealth management service provider in China, Shandong International Trust utilizes the Company's trust products to provide diversified financing and investment services. Licensed by the CBRC, the Company is permitted to provide financing and investing solutions across the real economy, capital markets and money markets in China.

Shandong International Trust was ranked 6th among all trust companies the controlling shareholders of which have local government background and ranked 25th among all trust companies in China in terms of total trust assets in 2016 according to Wind Info. In accordance with the Prospectus, the Company was rated "Class A" (the highest rating attainable) in the industry-wide rating organized by the China Trustee Association under the supervision of the CBRC for the years of 2015 and 2016 based on comprehensive assessment of the capital strength, risk management, incremental value and social responsibility. The Company was rated "Excellent (AAA)" (the highest rating attainable) in the performance assessment of all local financial institutions in Shandong organized by the Shandong Provincial Finance Bureau in 2016 based on comprehensive assessment of the profitability, asset quality, liquidity and business growth.

Shandong International Trust has successfully withstood economic and market fluctuations over the past few years and achieved rapid growth. The trust AUM of all the Company's trusts increased from RMB 112,392 million as of December 31,2011 to RMB to RMB 254,637 million as of December 31, 2016, representing a CAGR of 17.8% and remained almost unchanged at RMB254,499 million as of 31 May 2017.

Lucion Group, the Company's Controlling Shareholder, is one of the most important investment and financing platforms of the Shandong provincial government and holds investments in a wide variety of industries such as financial services, venture capital, culture and media, tourism, infrastructure, real estate, energy and technologies, and has achieved full coverage of finance, investment, industry and commerce. The strong background of existing shareholders and their abundant resources and expansive business networks created significant synergies with the Company's business and provided strong support for the development of the Company's business.

"In the future, we intend to continue to strengthen our traditional business while formulating a strategic layout for future development, enhancing our active management capabilities, capturing new business opportunities through continuous innovation and implementing risk control on our business under an optimized internal management system." Said Ms. Wang Yingli, the Chairperson of the Company at the press conference, "Our goal is to build up our brand image as a high-quality, top-notch and trustworthy financial service provider."

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Majority of consumers would stop doing business with companies following a data breach, finds Gemalto

November 27, 2017, 6:00 pm

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- Only a quarter (27%) of consumers feel businesses take customer data security very seriously
- While 62% of consumers feel businesses are responsible for data security they have poor security hygiene and fail to take advantage of security measures available to them such as two-factor authentication (41%) for social media accounts

AMSTERDAM, Nov 28, 2017 - (ACN Newswire) - A majority (70%) of consumers would stop doing business with a company if it experienced a data breach, according to a survey of more than 10,000 consumers worldwide conducted on behalf of Gemalto, the world leader in digital security. In addition, seven in ten consumers (69%) feel businesses don't take the security of customer data very seriously.

Despite these concerns, the Gemalto study found that consumers are failing to adequately secure themselves, with over half (56%) still using the same password for multiple online accounts. Even when businesses offer robust security solutions, such as two-factor authentication, two fifths (41%) of consumers admit to not using the technology to secure social media accounts, leaving them vulnerable to data breaches.

This may be because the majority of consumers (62%) believe the business holding their data is mostly responsible for its security. This is resulting in businesses being forced to take additional steps to protect consumers and enforce robust security measures, as well as educate them on the benefits of adopting these. Retailers (61%), banks (59%) and social media sites (58%) were found to have a lot of work to do, with these being sectors that consumers would leave if they suffered a breach.

"Consumers are evidently happy to relinquish the responsibility of protecting their data to a business, but are expecting it to be kept secure without any effort on their part," says Jason Hart, CTO, Identity and Data Protection at Gemalto. "In the face of upcoming data regulations such as GDPR, it's now up to businesses to ensure they are forcing security protocols on their customers to keep data secure. It's no longer enough to offer these solutions as an option. These protocols must be mandatory from the start - otherwise businesses will face not only financial consequences, but also potentially legal action from consumers."

Despite their behaviour, consumers' security concerns are high, as two thirds (67%) worry they will be victims of a data breach in the near future. Consequently, consumers now hold businesses accountable - if their data is stolen, the majority (93%) of consumers would take or consider taking legal action against the compromised business.

Consumers Trust Some Industries More Than Others

When it comes to the businesses that consumers trust least, over half (58%) believe that social media sites are one of the biggest threats to their data, with one in five (20%) fearful of travel sites - worryingly, one in ten (9%) think no sites pose a risk to them.

On the other hand, a third (33%) of consumers trust banks the most with their personal data, despite them being frequent targets and victims of data breaches, with industry certified bodies (12%), device manufacturers (11%) and the government (10%) next on the list.

Hart continues, "It's astonishing that consumers are now putting their own data at risk, by failing to use these measures, despite growing concerns around their security. It's resulting in an alarming amount of breaches - 80% - being caused by weak or previously stolen credentials. Something has to change soon on both the business and consumer sides or this is only going to get worse."

Additional Resources
- Download the Report http://bit.ly/2ACaqRl
- View the infographic http://bit.ly/2BgEsGg
- Visit the landing page http://bit.ly/2jqEGna
- Data Protection solutions http://bit.ly/2jqEGna

About the Survey

10,500 Adult consumers were interviewed by Vanson Bourne globally. Countries included were the US, UK, France, Germany, India, Japan, Australia, Brazil, Benelux, UAE and South Africa. All of those surveyed actively use online/mobile banking, social media accounts or online retail accounts.

About Gemalto

Gemalto (Euronext NL0000400653 GTO) is the global leader in digital security, with 2016 annual revenues of EUR 3.1 billion and customers in over 180 countries. We bring trust to an increasingly connected world.

From secure software to biometrics and encryption, our technologies and services enable businesses and governments to authenticate identities and protect data so they stay safe and enable services in personal devices, connected objects, the cloud and in between.

Gemalto's solutions are at the heart of modern life, from payment to enterprise security and the internet of things. We authenticate people, transactions and objects, encrypt data and create value for software - enabling our clients to deliver secure digital services for billions of individuals and things.

Our 15,000+ employees operate out of 112 offices, 43 personalization and data centers, and 30 research and software development centers located in 48 countries.

For more information visit www.gemalto.com, or follow @gemalto on Twitter.

Gemalto media contacts:
Tauri Cox
North America
+1 512 257 3916
tauri.cox@gemalto.com

Sophie Dombres
Europe Middle East & Africa
+33 4 42 55 36 57 38
sophie.dombres@gemalto.com

Jaslin Huang
Asia Pacific
+65 6317 3005
jaslin.huang@gemalto.com

Enriqueta Sedano
Latin America
+52 5521221422
enriqueta.sedano@gemalto.com

Press release (PDF): http://hugin.info/159293/R/2152329/826546.pdf
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Suprema to Showcase BioMini Slim 2S Fingerprint Scanner at Trustech 2017

November 27, 2017, 6:30 pm

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SEOUL, KOREA, Nov 28, 2017 - (ACN Newswire) - Suprema ID., a leading global provider of biometrics and ID solutions, today announced that the company will reveal its ground-breaking fingerprint authentication scanner featuring ultra-slim sensor and wireless technology at Trustech 2017 on November 28.

The new FAP20-compliant BioMini Slim 2S fingerprint scanner provides a number of industry-leading features under its sleek design. Featuring range-leading powerful 1.0GHz CPU, BioMini Slim 2S provides high-speed extraction and matching of fingerprints on the scanner. To improve user convenience, BioMini Slim 2S now supports true plug-n-play by featuring HID (human interface device) protocol. HID protocol enables users to scan fingers immediately after physical connection of USB plug without any set-up or installation steps. BioMini Slim 2S also provides enhanced versatility with pre-loaded web-server hence enables users to operate web-based applications from their mobile devices or PCs regardless of their OS type.

Continued from its predecessors, BioMini Slim 2S also provides rugged IP65-rated dust and waterproof structure and equipped with latest 500dpi slim optical sensor featuring Suprema's advanced LFD (Live Fingerprint Detection) technology to prevent spoofing frauds. Moreover BioMini Slim 2S maintains the highest standards by complying FBI PIV/FIPS201 and mobile ID FAP20 certifications and even enables users to capture fingerprints under harsh environmental conditions as well as direct sunlight up to 100,000 LUX.

"In developing BioMini Slim 2S, we have seen an unprecedentedly huge demand on a smart and compact type of a stand-alone fingerprint scanner connected to a variety of applications based on Plug-and-Play communication," said Bogun Park, president of ID Solutions Business at Suprema.

Suprema will make an exclusive showcase of BioMini Slim 2S scanner with a Smart Motion Activated Candy Dispenser at Trustech 2017 for visitor's pleasant experience. To experience more on BioMini Slim 2S, please book a demo at below link or visit Suprema stand (Riviera 01 H014) at Trustech 2017. For online registration, please visit https://goo.gl/E2BtJ7

About Suprema Inc.

Suprema is a leading global provider of biometrics and ID solutions. By combining world renowned biometric algorithms with superior engineering, Suprema continually designs and develops industry-leading products and solutions. Suprema's extensive range of portfolio includes biometric access control systems, time & attendance solutions, fingerprint live scanners, mobile authentication solutions and embedded fingerprint modules. Suprema has worldwide sales network in over 130 countries and is one of the world's Top 50 security company in its turnover (ranked in A&S's Security 50, 2010-2015). For more information, please visit www.supremainc.com.

Contact:
Andy Ahn
Head of Marketing, Suprema Inc.
Email: andyahn@suprema.co.kr

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DOCOMO Develops Multi-Profile SIM for Smartphones and Tablets

November 27, 2017, 7:09 pm

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TOKYO, Nov 28, 2017 - (JCN Newswire) - NTT DOCOMO, INC. announced today that in collaboration with Gemalto, it has developed the world's first(1) multi-profile SIM for use through multi-carrier collaborations that can allow users to switch between profiles, which include data such as contract information and telephone numbers, on their smartphone or tablet in each country. The solution combines robust security with ease of use, drawing on DOCOMO's experience in international communications services and Gemalto's telecommunications know-how. The commercial launch is expected sometime in fiscal 2018(2).

By inserting the SIM into a smartphone or tablet(3), customers planning to stay overseas long term, such as expatriates and students, can not only access DOCOMO's network while in Japan, but also enjoy voice and data communications services provided directly by affiliated carriers(4) in their respective service areas overseas, without needing to insert the SIM card of a local carrier or carry a rental device.

Customers will be able to arrange to receive service from an affiliated carrier so that once they arrive overseas they can make calls and access the Internet from the moment they touch down.

DOCOMO and Gemalto have been verifying the feasibility of their multi-profile SIM in joint tests with Conexus Mobile Alliance(5) carriers since 2016. The newest tests will be conducted with TrueMove H in Thailand and VNPT in Vietnam from December to next March. Corporate customers traveling between Japan and these countries will use the data services provide by the multi-profile SIM, and a quality evaluation will be made based on their experiences.

DOCOMO will continue to work with partners to inspire people around the world through high-quality mobile connectivity anytime, anywhere and greater ease and convenience than ever before.

(1) As of November 13, 2017, as researched by DOCOMO.
(2) The service launch date, available countries and regions, subscription structure and conditions of use have not yet been decided.
(3) Compatibility with all smartphones and tablets is not guaranteed. The SIM lock must be removed prior to using overseas-carrier networks.
(4) Limited to carriers affiliated with DOCOMO.
(5) The Conexus Mobile Alliance is an Asia-Pacific mobile carrier alliance established in April 2006. The alliance currently comprises nine companies, including DOCOMO.

About NTT DOCOMO

NTT DOCOMO provides innovative, convenient and secure mobile services that enable smarter living for each customer. The company serves over 65 million mobile customers in Japan via advanced wireless networks, including a nationwide 3G network and one of the world's first commercial LTE networks. Leveraging its unique capabilities as a mobile operator, DOCOMO is a leading developer of cutting-edge technologies for NFC mobile payments, mobile GPS, mobile TV, intuitive mobile assistance, environmental monitoring, smart grids and much more. Overseas, the company provides technical and operational expertise to eight mobile operators and other partner companies. NTT DOCOMO is listed on the Tokyo (9437) and New York (DCM) stock exchanges. Please visit https://www.nttdocomo.co.jp/english/ for more information.

Contact:
NTT DOCOMO
International PR
Public Relations Department
Tel: +81-3-5156-1366    
Fax: +81-3-5501-3408
URL: www.nttdocomo.com

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WARC reveals effective social strategy trends

November 27, 2017, 10:00 pm

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The drivers of social success chart

jury chair Quinn Kilbury, Heineken USA

jury member Fran Cassidy,

Ben Shaw, BBH Live

Jack Colchester, BBH London

Lucy Aitken, WARC

Lessons from the Social category of the 2017 WARC Awards

LONDON, Nov 28, 2017 - (ACN Newswire) - WARC, the global authority on advertising and media effectiveness, has today released this year's Social Strategy Report, an analysis of the shortlisted and winning campaigns in the Effective Social Strategy category of the 2017 WARC Awards, a worldwide search for next-generation marketing effectiveness, to establish current key drivers of social effectiveness.

Lucy Aitken, Case Study Editor, WARC, says: "Increasingly campaigns are becoming social by design and not simply a small part of a broader marketing initiative; and increasingly we're seeing campaigns effectively deploying newer engagement tools on social platforms, which are having a significant impact on brand performance or are actually influencing consumer behaviour.

"By publishing our findings and recommendations in this Social Strategy Report, we hope to bring clarity to the link between social strategies and business results, currently one of the most important issues in marketing and communications."

WARC's Social Strategy Report 2017 highlights the following key learnings:

Become the news: For social campaigns to be successful, they have to compete against the news cycle and other demands on people's attention.

Quinn Kilbury, Senior Brand Director, Heineken USA and chair of the judging panel for the Effective Social Strategy category in this year's WARC Awards, recommends: "You need to become part of your consumers' news feeds. You need to become the news... Your brand, your campaign, need to be useful or it will be ignored."

He added: "Great ideas that can tap into the news cycle don't need big budgets. They just need to be noticed and then the power of social networks can take over."

Prioritise people: Ben Shaw, Head of BBH Live and Jack Colchester, Senior Data Strategist of BBH London, winners of the 2017 Effective Social Strategy Grand Prix - KFC's Dirty Louisiana campaign, recommend that all social strategists "need to prioritise people, their interests, their habits and passions. These insights create great work. Great work is famous work. Famous work makes marketing investment more effective."

They added: "Audience-first insights should inform the creative territory. People's attention is out there, we just need to earn it, not buy it."

Focus more on metrics: Highly recommended is an end to short-term metrics such as view-throughs and impressions.

Jury member Fran Cassidy, Founder of Cassidy Media Partnership, calls for greater objectivity, saying: "It is increasingly important that brands themselves collect their own social effectiveness data and focus more attention on planning and measurement rather than rely on data from the platform owner."

Set clear objectives: Social strategies need more emphasis on what their objective is at the very start. Given that social is now being more closely aligned with sales targets, proper objective-setting is vital to social's evolution.

Fran Cassidy recommends that "Brands should move away from their addiction to metrics based on reach, views and media equivalents, towards metrics that matter, those based on building brand health, relevance and profit."

WARC Datapoints - Social Strategy 2017
- 14% of shortlisted campaigns were seen as long-term
- 29% of shortlisted campaigns have no clear or primary objective for their social campaign
- 40% of shortlisted campaigns used social to successfully build awareness and buzz
- 57% of shortlisted campaigns had a timespan of six months or less
- 57% of shortlisted campaigns were integrated into the broader marketing mix
- Originality is still the most important feature for a successful social campaign
- Video continues to dominate social
- Celebrity involvement continues to rank highly, in particular for social campaigns from Asia and MENA
The Social Strategy Report - Lessons from the social category of the 2017 WARC Awards is now available in full to WARC subscribers on warc.com

The WARC Awards 2018 is now open for entries with submissions being accepted into four categories: Effective Social Strategy - to be chaired by Elizabeth Windram, Director, Brand and Advertising, JetBlue Airways - Effective Content Strategy, Effective Use of Brand Purpose and Effective Innovation.

About WARC

- your global authority on advertising and media effectiveness

warc.com is an online service offering advertising best practice, evidence and insights from the world's leading brands. WARC helps clients grow their businesses by using proven approaches to maximise advertising effectiveness. WARC's clients include the world's largest advertising and media agencies, research companies, universities and advertisers.

WARC hosts four global and two regional case study competitions: WARC Awards, WARC Innovation Awards, WARC Media Awards, The Admap prize, WARC Prize for Asian Strategy and WARC Prize for MENA Strategy.

WARC also publishes leading journals including Admap, Market Leader, the Journal of Advertising Research and the International Journal of Market Research. In addition to its own content, WARC features advertising case studies and best practices from more than 50 respected industry sources, including: ARF, Effies, Cannes Lions, ESOMAR and IPA.

Founded in 1985, WARC is privately owned and has offices in the UK, U.S. and Singapore.

Contact:
Amanda Benfell
PR Manager
+44 20 7467 8125
amanda.benfell@warc.com

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Shandong International Trust starts Hong Kong's IPO as the first for 23 years

November 28, 2017, 12:45 am

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Ms. Wang Yingli, the Chairperson of Shandong International Trust Co., Ltd., says the Company's goal is to build up brand image as a high-quality, top-notch and trustworthy financial service provider.

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Toyota to Roll Out 2nd Generation Toyota Safety Sense Active Safety Packages from 2018

November 29, 2017, 2:16 am

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PCS: Nighttime Pedestrians and Cyclists

LTA

- Broadened scope of protection from severe accidents
- Additional advanced driving support functions
- Completion of rollout of 1st generation Toyota Safety Sense in almost all passenger cars in Japan, North America, and Europe

Toyota City, Japan, Nov 29, 2017 - (JCN Newswire) - Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) will further contribute to accident reduction by progressively rolling out the second-generation Toyota Safety Sense--enhanced from the set of active safety packages first introduced in 2015--in its lineup from 2018.

Toyota Safety Sense is a set of active safety packages developed to reduce accidents guided by the concept of supporting drivers under the assumption that they will drive safely, and at the same time, mitigating damage should an accident occur. It comprises several functions, and its key features include the following:
- Pre-Collision System (PCS), which helps prevent and mitigate collisions with vehicles and pedestrians ahead
- Lane Departure Alert (LDA), which helps prevent vehicles from departing from their lanes
- Automatic High Beam (AHB), which helps ensure optimal forward visibility during nighttime driving

The second-generation Toyota Safety Sense being rolled out in 2018 will continue to utilize the single-lens camera and millimeter-wave radar currently used in Toyota Safety Sense P. It will be further enhanced with the following to prevent accidents and reduce the number of deaths and injuries from traffic accidents, and ease driver burden:
- Expansion of the scope of hazard detection, and improving functionality such as through improvements to the performance of the camera and radar
- Utilization of the advanced driving support feature Lane Tracing Assist (LTA)(1)
- Reduction of the size of the unit to improve ease of installation

Further details

1. Expanded scope of hazard detection and improved functionality
Adding nighttime pedestrians and cyclists to the scope of hazards detected by PCS
- The current system is unable to detect nighttime pedestrians and cyclists. Adding these to the scope further broadens protection from causes of severe accidents.

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PCS: Nighttime Pedestrians and Cyclists

Road Sign Assist (RSA)
- Key road signs are read by the camera and displayed in the instrument panel.
- This feature supports even safer driving by helping to reduce the possibility of overlooking speed limits and traffic rules, such as stop signs, no entry signs, and no overtaking signs.

2. Advanced driving support features
Lane Tracing Assist (LTA) has been newly adopted to achieve such aims as easing driver burden and improving convenience.
- It keeps the vehicle in the center of a lane by assisting the driver in steering control when using Dynamic Radar Cruise Control. By accruing features such as Dynamic Radar Cruise Control, driver burden can be reduced in locations such as expressways, allowing drivers to drive with greater ease.
- LTA also comes with Lane Departure Alert (LDA). With the ability to recognize shoulders on straight roads without white lane markings, it gives alerts when deviating off roads, and assists in regaining track.

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LTA

The second-generation Toyota Safety Sense will be progressively rolled out mainly in Japan, North America, and Europe, commencing with new models being launched at the start of 2018. Toyota is looking into rolling it out in other regions once confirming the usage environment in each region.

The rollout (either as a standard or optional configuration) of the first-generation Toyota Safety Sense in almost all passenger cars in Japan, North America, and Europe has recently been completed. Already, a total of five million vehicles worldwide are fitted with Toyota Safety Sense. In actual traffic conditions, effects of accident reduction(2) can be seen, such as an approximately 50 percent reduction in rear-end collisions and approximately 90 percent in combination with the Intelligent Clearance Sonar (ICS).

To develop a safe transportation society, it is necessary to conduct safety-related activities based on the following three pillars: 1) vehicle-based initiatives that lead to the manufacture of truly safe vehicles by incorporating a cycle of activities including accident surveys, analysis of accident causes, and development and commercialization of countermeasure technologies; 2) human-based initiatives such as educational programs for drivers and children; and 3) traffic environment-based initiatives including Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) measures.

Besides expanding the adoption of active safety technologies, such as introducing the second-generation Toyota Safety Sense, Toyota is increasing opportunities for understanding Toyota Safety Sense and ICS to promote Support Toyota programs with the aim of enhancing customer safety and assurance. To contribute to its ultimate goal of the elimination of traffic fatalities and injuries, Toyota will continue its three-pillar approach in efforts to address people, cars, and the traffic environment.

(1) Excludes some models
(2) The accident incidence rate is calculated by dividing the number of accidents by the number of vehicles in operation (converted from the number of vehicles sold based on the timing of sale).
- Subject vehicle series: Prius
- Survey period: December 2015 - December 2016
- Survey subjects: approximately 247,000 vehicles, of which approximately 84,000 were equipped with Toyota Safety Sense P, and approximately 121,000 were equipped with Toyota Safety Sense P and ICS

About Toyota

Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) is the global mobility company that introduced the Prius hybrid-electric car in 1997 and the first mass-produced fuel cell sedan, Mirai, in 2014. Headquartered in Toyota City, Japan, Toyota has been making cars since 1937. Today, Toyota proudly employs 370,000 employees in communities around the world. Together, they build around 10 million vehicles per year in 29 countries, from mainstream cars and premium vehicles to mini-vehicles and commercial trucks, and sell them in more than 170 countries under the brands Toyota, Lexus, Daihatsu and Hino. For more information, please visit www.toyota-global.com.

Contact:
Public Affairs Division
Global Communications Department
Toyota Motor Corporation
Tel: +81-3-3817-9926

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Great Harvest Actively Pursue Diversification and Business Expansion

November 29, 2017, 2:17 am

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HONG KONG, Nov 29, 2017 - (ACN Newswire) - Great Harvest Maeta Group Holdings Limited ("Great Harvest", the "Group"; stock code: 3683.HK) announces its unaudited interim results for the six months ended 30 September 2017 ("the review period").

During the review period, the Group's business was under sound operation. The revenue of the Group increased from about US$3.8 million for the six months ended 30 September 2016 to about US$6.3 million for the six months ended 30 September 2017, representing an increase of about 63.8 %. The revenue comprised chartering income of approximately US$6.3 million (approximately 100% revenue of the Group, 1H 2016: approximately US$3.6 million) and there is no interest income from the money lending business (1H 2016: approximately US$0.2 million). The average daily TCE of the Group's fleet for the six months ended 30 September 2017 was approximately US$8,800 (1H 2016: approximately US$5,000)

Being prompted by the increase of the seasonal demand for marine transportation of bulk grains in South America in early 2017, the spot freight rate of panamas vessels in dry bulk marine transportation market saw its hike, while that of other types of vessels increased. The average Baltic Dry Index for panamax vessels was 1,154 points during the period from 1 April 2017 to 30 September 2017, representing an increase of about 73% as compared to the corresponding period of 2016. The market prediction and statistics from vessel broker companies expect the demand of dry bulk marine transportation to achieve a growth of approximately 4%, which in turn translates to a growth in vessels of approximately 2.5% this year. Thus the oversupply of vessels would soon be alleviated, and it is also a key factor for the rise of this year's spot freight rate.

As at 30 September 2017, the Group's fleet comprised four panamax dry bulk vessels, namely GH FORTUNE, GH POWER, GH GLORY and GH HARMONY, with a total carrying capacity of approximately 319,923 dwt. The fleet maintained a high operational level with an occupancy rate of 99.53% during the review period. The average daily charter rate of the vessels was approximately US$8,762, representing an increase of US$3,815 as compared to the corresponding period last year, with a growth rate of approximately 77%.

Mr. Yan Kim Po, the chairman of Great Harvest Maeta Group Holdings Limited said, the Group will seek to charter out its vessels to reputable charterers while endeavouring to provide the best services to charterers, so as to maintain a favourable corporate image. In addition, in order to reduce operational risks and achieve better operational efficiency, the Group will continue to uphold its proactive yet prudent operating strategies.

On the other hand, the projects in the lands located in Haikou ("the project") is currently under the procedure of construction application, as the Haikou local government has finalized its plans at the second half of 2017. The Group has planned to seek the possibility to redevelop the project into "cultural and tourism real estate" project to construct villas, LOFT apartment, low density villas, retail space, car parking and other ancillary facilities with approximately 130,000 square meters. Top Build Group Ltd., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Great Harvest, indirectly through its subsidiaries holds 91% interest in a company in the PRC which holds the Lands located at Haikou.

Mr. Yan Kim Po concluded, "The Group will maintain its prudent operating strategies by enhancing the daily management of vessels, continue to identify new development opportunities, expand its scope of business and diversify its income streams by expanding more operations other than the shipping business. The Group's development strategy of entering into property investment and develop business was justified, as after the Chinese Lunar New Year of 2017, the land premium and prices of real estates in Haikou rocket along the domestic residential needs. Looking forward, the Group will uphold its proactive and prudent operating strategies, to achieve a better result, to bring a more fruitful return to our shareholders."

Great Harvest Maeta Group Holdings Limited
The Group is principally engaged in chartering out its own dry bulk vessels and property investment and development. For the six months ended 30 September 2017, the Group's fleet size is 319,923 dwt, including 4 panamax dry bulk vessels, which are GH FORTUNE, GH POWER, GH GLORY and GH HARMONY, the average age of the Company's fleet is 11 years with the fleet occupancy rate at approximately 99.53%.

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Lexus to Roll Out 2nd Generation Lexus Safety System + Active Safety Packages from 2018

November 29, 2017, 2:44 am

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- Broadened scope of protection from severe accidents
- Additional advanced driving support function "Lexus CoDrive"
- Completion of rollout of 1st generation Lexus Safety System + in almost all passenger cars in Japan, North America, and Europe

Toyota City, Japan, Nov 29, 2017 - (JCN Newswire) - Lexus will further contribute to accident reduction by progressively rolling out the second-generation Lexus Safety System +--enhanced from the set of active safety packages first introduced in 2015--in its lineup from 2018 in mainly Japan, North America, and Europe.

Lexus Safety System + is a set of active safety packages developed to reduce accidents guided by the concept of supporting drivers under the assumption that they will drive safely, and at the same time, mitigating damage should an accident occur. It comprises several functions, and its key features include the following:

- Pre-Collision System (PCS), which helps prevent and mitigate collisions with preceding vehicles or pedestrians
- Lane Departure Alert (LDA), which helps prevent vehicles from departing from their lanes
- Automatic High Beam (AHB), which helps ensure optimal forward visibility during nighttime driving

Based on the concept of prioritizing the speedy development of advanced, world-class safety technology and its popularization, Lexus will roll out the pre-collision support of Lexus Safety System + A, an advanced active safety package installed in the new "LS," and some functions of its Lexus CoDrive advanced driving support in the 2nd generation Lexus Safety System +. Specifically, it will continue to utilize the single-lens camera and millimeter-wave radar currently used in the 1st generation Lexus Safety System +. It will be further enhanced with the following to prevent accidents and reduce the number of deaths and injuries from traffic accidents, and reduce driver burden.

- Expanding the scope of hazard detection, and improving functionality such as through improvements to the performance of the camera and radar
- Utilizing the advanced driving support feature Lane Tracing Assist (LTA)(1) and increasing the number of Lexus CoDrive(2) cars
- Reducing the size of the unit to improve ease of installation

Further details

1. Expanded scope of hazard detection and improved functionality

Adding nighttime pedestrians and cyclists to the scope of hazards detected by PCS
- The current system is unable to detect nighttime pedestrians and cyclists. Adding these to the scope further broadens protection from causes of severe accidents.

Road Sign Assist (RSA)(3)
- Key road signs are read by the camera and displayed in the instrument panel.
- This feature supports even safer driving by helping to reduce the possibility of overlooking speed limits and traffic rules, such as stop signs, no entry signs, and no overtaking signs.

2. Advanced driving support Lexus CoDrive

Lane Tracing Assist (LTA) has been newly adopted to achieve such aims as reducing driver burden and improving convenience.
- It keeps the vehicle in the center of a lane by assisting the driver in steering control when using Dynamic Radar Cruise Control. By accruing features such as Dynamic Radar Cruise Control, driver burden can be reduced in locations such as expressways, allowing drivers to drive with greater ease.
- LTA also comes with Lane Departure Alert (LDA). With the ability to recognize shoulders on straight roads without white lane markings, it gives alerts (display, buzzer or steering vibration) when deviating off roads, and assists in regaining track

The rollout (either as a standard or optional configuration) of the 1st generation Lexus Safety System + in almost all Lexus cars in Japan, North America, and Europe has recently been completed.

To contribute to its ultimate goal of the elimination of traffic fatalities and injuries, Lexus will continue its three-pillar approach in efforts to address people, cars, and the traffic environment.

About LEXUS

Since its debut in 1989, Lexus has earned a worldwide reputation for high-quality products and exemplary customer service. Lexus is the hybrid leader among luxury brands, offering hybrids that provide the best in innovative technology and premier luxury. The evolution of Lexus is reflected in the progressive designs of its new vehicles. The grille, dynamic light treatments, and sculptured lines create a distinctive look of luxury for Lexus. For more information, please visit www.lexus-int.com and www.lexus-int.com/news/.

Contact:
Public Affairs Division
Global Communications Department
Toyota Motor Corporation
Tel: +81-3-3817-9926

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Mitsubishi Motors Begins Shipment of Eclipse Cross SUV to Australia

November 29, 2017, 3:40 am

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The Eclipse Cross compact SUV shipped to Australia

TOKYO, Nov 29, 2017 - (JCN Newswire) - Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) today announced the shipment of the Eclipse Cross compact SUV to Australia.

The start of shipment of the Eclipse Cross to Australia is just one of 80 markets worldwide which will offer the model. MMC plans to ship 50,000 units during the current fiscal year (ending March 31, 2018) with sales commencing from December in Australia.

The Eclipse Cross, having made its global debut at the Geneva Motor Show in March 2017, is the latest addition to MMC's SUV lineup, which currently includes the ASX, the Outlander and its flagship electric vehicle, the Outlander PHEV. The model is produced at MMC's Okazaki Plant near Nagoya, Japan.

The first of MMC's new generation of vehicles, Eclipse Cross blends sharp coupe looks with the company's signature SUV & 4WD expertise. In November 2017, Eclipse Cross secured the highest safety rating of the 2017 Euro NCAP(1), revealing the model to be one of the safest SUVs in its class.

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The Eclipse Cross compact SUV shipped to Australia

About Australian Market Eclipse Cross Specifications
- Dimensions (L x W x H, mm): 4405 x 1805 x 1685
- Engine: Direct injection turbocharged petrol
- Transmissions / drive: 8-speed CVT with Sport Mode / 2WD and 4WD
- Maximum Output (kW/rpm): 110 / 5500
- Maximum Torque (N-m/rpm): 250 / 2000 - 3500

(1) New Car Assessment Programme

About Eclipse Cross

Developed with Mitsubishi Motors' Reinforced Impact Safety Evolution (RISE) vehicle body, 7 SRS airbags and seatbelts designed for passenger protection, Eclipse Cross provides class-leading safety with unrivaled style. The Eclipse Cross comes with Mitsubishi Motors' advanced S-AWC (Super All Wheel Control) system, which uses braking to control the supply of torque to the left and right wheels for improved stability and control. The SUV Coupe is also equipped with a high-shock absorbing front end and safety spaces under the engine hood that enhances collision safety performance. Eclipse Cross achieved the highest five-star safety rating in the 2017 Euro New Car Assessment Programme, proofing the model to be one of the safest sports utility vehicles in its class.

About Mitsubishi Motors

Mitsubishi Motors Corporation is the sixth largest automaker in Japan and the sixteenth largest in the world. It is part of the Mitsubishi keiretsu, formerly the biggest industrial group in Japan, and was formed in 1970 from the automotive division of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries. From October 2016, Mitsubishi is one-third owned by Nissan, and a part of the Renault - Nissan - Mitsubishi Alliance. For more information, please visit www.mitsubishi-motors.com/en/index.html.

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Mitsubishi Motors
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Hitachi Builds New Global Integrated Platform to Promote Greater Participation by the Group's Diverse Employees

November 29, 2017, 3:46 am

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Goals of building the Global Integrated Platform

Platform to be launched throughout the entire Hitachi Group from 2018

TOKYO, Nov 29, 2017 - (JCN Newswire) - Hitachi, Ltd. (TSE: 6501) announced today that it has built a new HR Management Integrated Platform to establish a talent management framework that can be worked throughout the Hitachi Group on a global scale. This platform, which was achieved by utilizing the Cloud service "Workday," represents a framework that integrates information and processes related to human resources, including the global human resource management initiatives that Hitachi has implemented since FY2012, to enable centralized talent management for the Hitachi Group worldwide.

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Goals of building the Global Integrated Platform

Hitachi's employees are the driving force behind the company's growth. As such, ensuring that diverse employees throughout the world can demonstrate their full potential is extremely important in terms of achieving Hitachi's goal of becoming an "Innovation partner for the IoT era," as outlined in the 2018 Mid-term Management Plan. This platform enables centralized management of employee information, including individual career histories, skills, fields of specialization, and career ambitions. It is designed to further increase the visibility of organizations and talent, and will be used to ensure optimum global allocation of manpower, and to plan training that is best suited to each individual employee. Employees will also be able to share among themselves information on the Hitachi Group's employee around the world, thereby further accelerating Collaborative Creation activities in a way never seen before, transcending the boundaries of countries, regions, and business categories. The platform will begin full-scale operations in January 2018, encompassing roughly 50,000 employees of Hitachi in Japan and at overseas subsidiaries, and will be introduced throughout the entire Hitachi Group.

In the future, Hitachi will promote the further growth of the Group both by maintaining and innovating management platforms and structures, and by implementing reforms to the corporate culture to ensure that those platforms and structures are used effectively, and will expand the venues where diverse employees can demonstrate their abilities. In this way, it will continue to create new value and solutions to resolve the issues being faced by customers and by society.

Information managed on the HR Management Integrated Platform (start of operations: January 2018)
- Basic personal information (name, affiliation, contact information)
- Compensation information (salary, bonuses)
- Position management information (mission, reporting line, global grade)
- Performance management information (goals, evaluations)
- Career information (job history, skills, language abilities, qualifications, past training, career ambitions)

About Hitachi, Ltd.

Hitachi, Ltd. (TSE: 6501), headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, delivers innovations that answer society's challenges with our talented team and proven experience in global markets. The company's consolidated revenues for fiscal 2014 (ended March 31, 2015) totaled 9,761 billion yen ($81.3 billion). Hitachi is focusing more than ever on the Social Innovation Business, which includes power & infrastructure systems, information & telecommunication systems, construction machinery, high functional materials & components, automotive systems, healthcare and others. For more information on Hitachi, please visit the company's website at www.hitachi.com.

Contact:
Hitachi Ltd
Corporate Communications
Tel: +81-3-3258-1111

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Hitachi's Setting Goals to Promote Diversity

November 29, 2017, 4:00 am

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Ratio of female and non-Japanese Executive officers and Corporate Officers to reach 10% by FY2020

TOKYO, Nov 29, 2017 - (JCN Newswire) - Hitachi, Ltd. (TSE: 6501, Hitachi) announced today that it will further accelerate activities aimed at promoting diversity as part of ongoing management strategies, and will aim to achieve a 10% ratio for both female and non-Japanese Executive Officers and Corporate Officers by FY2020.

Within Hitachi, active participation by women in corporate settings is positioned as crucial for diversity management. In FY2013, Hitachi set a goal of promoting a female employee to director-level by FY2015, and in fact the first female Corporate Officer, which is the equivalent position as director-level, was appointed in April 2015. In order to further promote women's participation in decision-making, as part of efforts to reflect diverse opinions and values in future management, the company has set a goal of achieving a 10% ratio for female Executive Officers and Corporate Officers by FY2020, up from the current 2.5%.

Hitachi has also been encouraging participation by non-Japanese employees, and has actively assigned foreign staff to decision-making positions in particular. Nine out of the thirteen members of Hitachi's current Directors are outside directors, and five of these hold foreign nationality. In this way, Hitachi strives to reflect a diverse, global perspective in management, and to strengthen management supervisory functions. The company is planning to accelerate these activities, aiming for a ratio of 10% for non-Japanese Executive Officers and Corporate Officers by FY2020.
In the future, Hitachi will strengthen diversity management throughout the Hitachi Group worldwide, striving for further growth by reforming and maintaining management platforms and systems, while at the same time promoting reforms in workplace culture that will enable the most effective use of those management structures.

Hitachi's activities targeting diversity

Hitachi has positioned diversity management as an important management strategy, and is promoting this approach throughout the Hitachi Group worldwide, based on a strong commitment by senior management. In order to resolve the issues being faced by customers and society, which are characterized by growing diversity and complexity, it will be necessary to combine human resources that demonstrate diverse values. For this reason, Hitachi has endeavored to put in place working environments that enable a wide range of employees to demonstrate their full scope of abilities. As evidence of how environments have been put in place to enable diverse manpower to continue working effectively, since the 1990s, Hitachi has established and enhanced structures that support employees who are working while caring for children or elderly parents, and has created environments that allow employees to choose flexible work style. Since December 2016, Hitachi has conducted a companywide campaign targeting work style reforms, called "Work Life Innovation," to accelerate collaborations between employees and management in the creation of environments that allow all employees to demonstrate and utilize their full potential, regardless of gender, age, nationality, or other attributes. Furthermore, in January 2018, Hitachi will start operation of a new HR Integrated Platform which established as a personnel management framework that can be worked throughout the Hitachi Group on a global scale, and enables to integrate information and processes related to human resources. In this way, Hitachi will continue to create new value and solutions to resolve the issues being faced by customers and by society.

About Hitachi, Ltd.

Hitachi, Ltd. (TSE: 6501), headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, delivers innovations that answer society's challenges with our talented team and proven experience in global markets. The company's consolidated revenues for fiscal 2014 (ended March 31, 2015) totaled 9,761 billion yen ($81.3 billion). Hitachi is focusing more than ever on the Social Innovation Business, which includes power & infrastructure systems, information & telecommunication systems, construction machinery, high functional materials & components, automotive systems, healthcare and others. For more information on Hitachi, please visit the company's website at www.hitachi.com.

Contact:
Hitachi Ltd
Corporate Communications
Tel: +81-3-3258-1111

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Mazda Production and Sales Results for October 2017

November 29, 2017, 4:33 am

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TOKYO, Nov 29, 2017 - (JCN Newswire) - Mazda Motor Corporation's production and sales results for October 2017 are summarized below.

I. Production
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1. Domestic Production
Mazda's domestic production volume in October 2017 increased 1.2% year on year due to increased production of passenger and commercial vehicles.

Domestic production of key models in October 2017
CX-5: 33,662 units (up 13.8% year on year)
Mazda3 (Axela): 15,837 units (down 26.9% year on year)
CX-3: 12,923 units (up 39.3% year on year)

2. Overseas Production
Mazda's overseas production volume in October 2017 decreased 2.1% year on year due to decreased production of passenger and commercial vehicles.

Overseas production of key models in October 2017
Mazda3: 23,329 units (up 1.2% year on year)
Mazda2: 8,379 units (up 9.5% year on year)
CX-4: 5,482 units (down 8.6% year on year)

II. Domestic sales
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Mazda's domestic sales volume in October 2017 increased 8.0% year on year due to increased sales of passenger and commercial vehicles. Mazda's registered vehicle market share was 4.9% (up 0.7 points year on year), with a 2.0% share of the micro-mini segment (down 0.1 points year on year) and a 3.8% total market share (up 0.4 points year on year).

Domestic sales of key models in October 2017
CX-5: 3,739 units (up 248.5% year on year)
Mazda2 (Demio): 2,548 units (up 0.3% year on year)
Mazda3 (Axela): 1,574 units (down 46.3% year on year)

III. Exports
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Mazda's export volume in October 2017 decreased 19.6% year on year due to decreased shipments to North America, Europe and other regions.

Exports of key models in October 2017
CX-5: 28,314 units (down 7.9% year on year)
Mazda3: 12,793 units (down 39.0% year on year)
CX-3: 9,684 units (down 0.3% year on year)

About Mazda

Mazda Motor Corporation (TSE: 7261) started manufacturing tools in 1929 and soon branched out into production of trucks for commercial use. In the early 1960s, Mazda launched its first passenger car models and began developing rotary engines. Still headquartered in Hiroshima in western Japan, Mazda today ranks as one of Japan's leading automakers, and exports cars to the United States and Europe for over 30 years. For more information, please visit www.mazda.com

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Corporate Communications Division
Mazda Motor Corporation, Japan
+81-3-3508-5056 [Tokyo]
+81-82-282-5253 [Hiroshima]
mailto: media@mazda.co.jp

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Launch of Mitsubishi Connect Safeguard and Remote Services to Provide Enriched & Personalized Driving Experience

November 29, 2017, 4:34 am

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- MITSUBISHI CONNECT Safeguard and Remote Services makes its global debut at the 2017 Los Angeles Auto Show
- Mitsubishi Motors expands offering for drivers with new connected car technologies
- Connected technology provides innovative safeguard and remote services

TOKYO, Nov 29, 2017 - (JCN Newswire) - Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) will showcase the global debut of its new connected car service, MITSUBISHI CONNECT Safeguard and Remote Services (Safeguard and Remote Services), at the 2017 Los Angeles Auto Show. The innovative platform of services will provide vehicle owners with a safe, secure and convenient driving experience, and will be able to integrate with a wide range of connected automotive technologies.

Safeguard and Remote Services can aid drivers on and off the road through systems like Auto Collision Notification, SOS Emergency Assistance, Roadside Assistance, and remote features such as Climate Control and Car Finder. The service will be available for the all-new Eclipse Cross in the United States, with additional global markets to feature the service in the near future.

"We are making a shift with MITSUBISHI CONNECT to allow our customers to keep up with an increasingly connected world, while also providing them with an enriched driving experience," said Vincent Cobee, Corporate Vice President and Division General Manager of Product Strategy, MMC.

Don Swearingen, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Mitsubishi Motors North America, said: "Mitsubishi Motors is excited to enter the connected car space in order to deliver this integrated and innovative service for our customers."

Safeguard and Remote Services will be offered through a simple subscription-based service comprised of an embedded Telematics Control Unit equipped with 4G LTE cellular modem and GPS capability.

The My MITSUBISHI CONNECT app will also be made available on both Android and Apple smartphones, with users able to access Safeguard and Remote Services from their mobile device. It can connect with Amazon Alexa on devices like the Amazon Echo and with the Google Assistant on eligible Android phones, iPhones and Google Home.

Google, Android and Google Home are trademarks of Google LLC.

About Mitsubishi Motors

Mitsubishi Motors Corporation is the sixth largest automaker in Japan and the sixteenth largest in the world. It is part of the Mitsubishi keiretsu, formerly the biggest industrial group in Japan, and was formed in 1970 from the automotive division of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries. From October 2016, Mitsubishi is one-third owned by Nissan, and a part of the Renault - Nissan - Mitsubishi Alliance. For more information, please visit www.mitsubishi-motors.com/en/index.html.

Contact:
Mitsubishi Motors
Public Relations Department
http://www.mitsubishi-motors.com 
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