Selective breeding and immunization improve fish farm yields

June 26, 2015, 2:30 am

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Genetically improved Nile or red tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) were studied in the selective breeding programme. Nile tilapia accounts for 44.7 percent of the total freshwater aquaculture production in Malaysia.

Selangor, Malaysia, Jun 26, 2015 - (ACN Newswire) - Malaysian scientists recommend ways for sustainable tilapia farming, an important resource for the country's freshwater fish needs.

Fish farming, or aquaculture, began in Malaysia as early as the 1920s, with the 1990s ushering in intensive commercial production. It is a rapidly growing sector that has witnessed a growth rate of ten percent in the last five years. According to the Food and Agriculture Organization, Nile tilapia accounts for 44.7 percent of the total freshwater aquaculture production in Malaysia, followed by catfish and carps.

Despite rapid growth in the sector and the high potential of tilapia fish farming in Malaysia, poor development of the fish, high mortality, and losses due to disease and low economic return are common in tilapia farms.

To achieve sustainably high yields, Malaysia's department of fisheries began a breeding program in 2002 to develop genetically improved farm tilapia (GIFT). Scientists at Universiti Sains Malaysia, the National Prawn Fry Production and Research Centre, and the World Fish Centre examined the strain's growth performance and how genetic selection affected harvest weight over a ten-year period.

They found significant genetic improvement in harvest weight in the GIFT population and concluded that the strain was a valuable genetic resource for the aquaculture industry. They recommended the implementation of a systematic approach to brood stock management and dissemination to ensure the effective use and sustainability of the strain.

Genetic improvement is one way to boost fish farming in Malaysia. However, there remains a need for other measures to prevent severe economic losses due to infection of cultured tilapia with Streptococcus. This is a gram-positive bacterium that has caused considerable morbidity and mortality in cultured fish stocks worldwide. It is estimated, for example, that streptococcosis resulted in a loss of US $250 million in the cultured fish industry in 2008 alone. Recent outbreaks have been reported all over the Malaysian peninsula in wild and cultured tilapia and have resulted in high mortality rates.

Scientists at Universiti Putra Malaysia and the Fisheries Research Institute reviewed recent research to analyse potential control and prevention measures for streptococcal infection in cultured tilapia. Among their recommendations based on the review was the establishment of tilapia fish farms in sites with moderate rates of water flow, such as upstream in rivers and in irrigation canals. They said that juvenile tilapia fish used for fish farming must come from disease-free hatcheries. Also, stock densities in fish farms need to be monitored and modified as fish size increases. And water quality must be continuously monitored, while antibiotics and vaccination regimes should be introduced, they said.

For more information about each research, please contact:

Azhar Hamzah
School of Biological Science
Universiti Sains Malaysia
11800 Minden, Penang
Malaysia
Email: azhhas@yahoo.com
Tel: +604 4312 255; Mobile: +6019 4639 254

Zamri-Saad, M.
Department of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosis
Faculty of Veterinary Medicine
Universiti Putra Malaysia,
43400 Serdang, Malaysia
Email: mzamri@upm.edu.my
Tel: +603 8946 8282; Mobile: +6012 3952 921

About Pertanika Journal of Tropical Agricultural Science (JTAS)

Pertanika Journal of Tropical Agricultural Science (JTAS) is published by Universiti Putra Malaysia in English and is open to authors around the world regardless of nationality. The journal is published four times a year in February, May, August and November. Other Pertanika series include Pertanika Journal of Science & Technology (JST), and Pertanika Journal of Social Sciences & Humanities (JSSH).

JTAS aims to provide a forum for high quality research related to tropical agricultural research. Areas relevant to the scope of the journal include: agricultural biotechnology, biochemistry, biology, ecology, fisheries, forestry, food sciences, entomology, genetics, microbiology, pathology and management, physiology, plant and animal sciences, production of plants and animals of economic importance, and veterinary medicine. The journal publishes original academic articles dealing with research on issues of worldwide relevance.

Website: http://www.pertanika.upm.edu.my/

The papers are available from these links:
http://bit.ly/1e72qIj
http://bit.ly/1GAXG4e

For more information about the journal, contact:

The Chief Executive Editor (UPM Journals)
Head, Journal Division, UPM Press
Office of the Deputy Vice Chancellor (R&I)
IDEA Tower 2, UPM-MDTC Technology Centre
Universiti Putra Malaysia
43400 Serdang, Selangor
Malaysia.

Phone: +603 8947 1622 | +6016 217 4050
Email: nayan@upm.my

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Nimble Storage Redefines Enterprise Storage Management Experience with InfoSight

June 26, 2015, 4:30 am

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SINGAPORE, Jun 26, 2015 - (ACN Newswire) - Nimble Storage (NYSE: NMBL), the flash storage solutions company, today announced that it is redefining the enterprise storage management experience with InfoSight, the company's cloud-connected management and support engine that leverages actionable intelligence through the power of sophisticated data sciences. Integral to the Nimble Adaptive Flash platform, InfoSight simplifies management and support with intelligent, analytics-driven automation to preempt issues, maintain storage health and manage growth. With the addition of VM-level monitoring capabilities, InfoSight now provides granular visibility into VMware virtual machine environments, enabling enterprise IT organizations to rapidly resolve resource contention issues and optimize performance.

"Our previous legacy storage solution had us caught in a juggling act when managing our VMs," said Steven Jackson, IT manager at QUMU, a business video platform provider. "The only way my team and I could keep pace with our organization's changing needs was to turn certain VMs on and off to free up IOPS because it was so resource-constrained and severely limited in terms of scalability. InfoSight completely changed our storage management practices by providing full visibility into VM resource consumption, and a single performance dashboard that gives me an instant heads-up when upgrades are imminent. The intelligence behind InfoSight provides all the justification executive management needs to sign off on storage upgrades or expansion."

Enterprise IT organizations must contend with a number of challenges when it comes to harnessing data growth, while adhering to service level agreements. Adding to these challenges, various aspects of the storage lifecycle management remain reactive, error-prone processes that can lead to downtime or loss in revenue. In contrast to disparate legacy storage management frameworks and tools that generate an abundance of raw data, but aren't able to synthesize the information into an easily consumable, actionable format, InfoSight integrates, automates, and substantially simplifies storage administrative tasks, ensuring the optimal health of all Nimble Storage arrays.

The InfoSight deep data analytics engine captures and analyzes over 30 million data points collected daily from each one of the thousands of installed-base Adaptive Flash storage arrays to provide comprehensive intelligence into overall storage infrastructure health. InfoSight automatically opens 90 percent of all support cases, and generates resolutions for over 80 percent of them, saving customers the time and effort of having to drive manual support processes. InfoSight provides intelligent, actionable recommendations to IT organizations on how best to scale storage resources in alignment with changing requirements, all of which is easily accessible from any laptop computer via a single cloud-connected interface.

"We initially chose to go with Nimble's Adaptive Flash arrays over an expensive upgrade to our existing SAN because it offered far better scalability and was a better fit for our overall cost model. InfoSight proved to be an equally substantial value to us with the time it saves our IT team," said Alexander Lawrence, Lead System Administrator at Pacific Lutheran University. "At any given time, we're working on a number of different projects in support of our faculty and students. Gaining both automation and granular visibility into our environment allow us meet end user demands. Both InfoSight and the Nimble arrays fit extremely well with our needs."

Going Beyond Storage Management with VM-Level Monitoring

The addition of VM-level monitoring and functionality extends the capabilities of InfoSight to provide a granular view and proactive way to manage the provisioning of storage resources across enterprise VMware environments. With this enhancement, enterprise IT organizations have the ability to optimize workload performance and proactively identify, and allocate resources to address, performance bottlenecks before issues can impact service level agreements. Having the ability to proactively optimize individual virtual machines helps administrators to mitigate common pain points that can play havoc with resources in dense storage environments.

"With added VM-level monitoring and capabilities, we are able to provide customers a breakthrough platform that gives them complete visibility and control over their storage environments and associated resources," said Radhika Krishnan, vice president of Product Marketing and Alliances, Nimble Storage. "Customers who had been utilizing legacy solutions had to navigate disparate management frameworks, tools and interfaces to identify and attempt to resolve potential issues. InfoSight takes the guesswork out of the equation for organizations looking to manage and forecast growth and realize tangible ROI."

Two Nimble Storage customers, Xtium and Pacific Lutheran University, will join Howard Marks, an industry analyst and chief scientist at DeepStorage LLC, for an in-depth discussion examining the ways in which the storage experience needs to be redefined, and how Nimble InfoSight dramatically simplifies the entire storage lifecycle for customers.

Nimble Storage Resources

- Nimble Storage Website http://www.nimblestorage.com/
- Case Studies and Videos http://nimblestorage.com/customers/index.php
- Follow Nimble Storage on Twitter: @NimbleStorage
- Follow Nimble Storage on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/290012
- Visit Nimble Storage on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/pages/Nimble-Storage/141648999232866
- Visit the NimbleConnect Community https://connect.nimblestorage.com/welcome

About Nimble Storage

Nimble Storage (NYSE: NMBL) is redefining the storage market with its Adaptive Flash platform. Nimble's flash storage solutions enable the consolidation of all workloads and eliminate storage silos by providing enterprises with significant improvements in application performance and storage capacity. At the same time, Nimble delivers superior data protection, while simplifying business operations and lowering costs. At the core of the Adaptive Flash platform is the patented Cache Accelerated Sequential Layout (CASL) architecture and InfoSight, an automated cloud-based management and support system that maintains storage system peak health. More than 5,000 enterprises, governments, and service providers have deployed Nimble's flash storage solutions across 38 countries. For more information about Nimble Storage, visit www.nimblestorage.com and follow us on Twitter: @nimblestorage.

Nimble Storage, the Nimble Storage logo, CASL, InfoSight, SmartStack and NimbleConnect are trademarks or registered trademarks of Nimble Storage. Other trade names or words used in this document are the properties of their respective owners.

Media Inquiries:

Nolan Ovinis
Account Executive
Priority Consultants
Phone: +65 6338 1006
Email: Nolan.Jeremy@priorityconsultants.com

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Toyota's Latest Virtual Crash Dummy Software Can Model Occupant Posture before Collisions

June 26, 2015, 5:41 am

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THUMS Version 5

Toyota City, Japan, Jun 26, 2015 - (JCN Newswire) - Studies(1) show that roughly half of drivers take defensive action (such as sudden braking or steering) to avoid collisions, with vehicle occupants commonly bracing themselves at the same time. Occupant posture-whether braced or relaxed-has a significant effect on body movement during a collision. However, current human surrogate models used in virtual crash simulations are unable to simulate the reflexive defensive actions that humans take in the moments before an imminent collision, such as bracing one's body for impact.

To address this, Toyota has successfully added a new muscle model capable of simulating human postural states in the latest version of its Total Human Model for Safety (THUMS) virtual human model software. THUMS Version 5 can simulate a variety of states from relaxed to braced, thus enabling more detailed computer analysis of injuries caused by collisions.

Until now, THUMS was only able to simulate changes in posture post-collision; however with THUMS Version 5's new muscle model, changes in occupant posture prior to collisions can now be simulated.

This makes it possible to more accurately study the effectiveness not only of seatbelts, airbags and other safety equipment, but also of active safety technologies such as pre-collision systems. In turn, this will lead to development of active safety technologies that better protect vehicle occupants.

THUMS Version 5 is available through Tokyo-based JSOL Corporation and ESI Japan. THUMS has already been adopted by dozens of companies, including automobile and parts manufacturers, and is contributing to vehicle safety research all over the world.

(1) Based on 2007 data compiled by the Institute for Traffic Accident Research and Data Analysis

About THUMS

By simulating the many characteristics of various parts of the human body, from its overall shape to its bones and skin, THUMS enables detailed analysis of bone fractures, severed ligaments, and other injuries that can occur during a vehicle collision.

Toyota began developing THUMS in 1997 in cooperation with Toyota Central R&D Labs, Inc. THUMS Version 1 was completed and commercially launched in 2000, followed by Version 2 in 2004, which added a face and bones to the model. Version 3, launched in 2006, added a precise brain model. Version 4, with detailed modeling of internal organs, was completed and released in 2010.

About Toyota

Supported by people around the world, Toyota Motor Corporation (TSE: 7203; NYSE: TM), has endeavored since its establishment in 1937 to serve society by creating better products. As of the end of December 2013, Toyota conducts its business worldwide with 52 overseas manufacturing companies in 27 countries and regions. Toyota's vehicles are sold in more than 170 countries and regions. For more information, please visit www.toyota-global.com.

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

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Showa Denko to Split and Transfer Phenolic Resin Business

June 25, 2015, 6:00 pm

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TOKYO, Jun 26, 2015 - (JCN Newswire) - Showa Denko (SDK) (TOKYO:4004) decided at its board meeting today to split and transfer its phenolic resin business to its wholly owned subsidiary AICA SDK PHENOL CO.,LTD. (AICA SDK PHENOL). SDK and AICA SDK PHENOL today concluded an absorption-type company split agreement. SDK took these steps as parts of the procedure for transferring its phenolic resin business to Aica Kogyo Company, Limited (Aica) (TOKYO & NAGOYA:4206), that SDK announced on April 27, 2015.

Since this is a case of "simplified absorption-type company split" involving SDK and its wholly owned subsidiary, part of the details are omitted from the scope of disclosure.

1. Purpose of company split

Phenolic resins have wide ranging uses including electronic materials, housing equipment, and paints. SDK has been providing its domestic customers with phenolic resins in various states such as liquid, lumps, powder, and grains. However, the size of the domestic market for industrial phenolic resins has been a little less than 100,000 tons a year for some years now. In order to pursue further growth of this business in the future, it is necessary for phenolic resin manufacturers to make inroads into the foreign markets which are expected to grow.

Under the circumstances, SDK had already concluded the final agreement with Aica, which actively promotes phenolic resin business overseas, to transfer SDK's phenolic resin business to Aica. Prior to the transfer of its phenolic resin business to Aica, SDK is scheduled to split and transfer the business to AICA SDK PHENOL on September 1, 2015, and transfer 85% of the shares of AICA SDK PHENOL to Aica on that day.

2. Outline of company split

(a) Schedules
Today, SDK approved the absorption-type company split agreement at its board meeting, and AICA SDK PHENOL approved the same agreement at its board meeting and shareholders' meeting. Also today, the agreement was concluded between the two companies. The agreement is scheduled to take effect on September 1, 2015.

Note: For SDK, the splitting company, this transaction falls under the category of a simplified company split according to Paragraph 2, Article 784 of the Companies Act. Thus SDK will not refer the company split agreement to its shareholders' meeting for approval.

(b) Method of split
This will be an absorption-type company split, with SDK serving as the splitting company and AICA SDK PHENOL as the succeeding company.

(c) Allotment of AICA SDK PHENOL shares following the company split
AICA SDK PHENOL will deliver 100 common shares to SDK at the time of the absorption-type company split.

(d) Change in capital stock following the split
There will be no increase or decrease in the mount of SDK's capital stock.

(e) Rights and obligations to be transferred
With regard to the rights and obligations pertaining to SDK's phenolic resin business, AICA SDK PHENOL will succeed to all of these rights and obligations.

(f) Prospects for the discharge of liabilities
As for the liabilities AICA SDK PHENOL will assume following the absorption-type company split, we consider that there will be no problem with regard to their discharge.

3. Profile of the two companies involved in the company split agreement (As of June 26, 2015)

- Splitting company

Company name: Showa Denko K.K.
Head office: 13-9, Shiba Daimon 1-chome, Minato-ku, Tokyo
President: Hideo Ichikawa
Scope of business: Production and sale of petrochemicals, gas products, specialty chemicals, electronics, inorganics, aluminum, etc.
Capital stock: 140,564 million yen
Establishment: June 1, 1939
No. of shares issued: 1,497,112,926
Accounting term: Ending December 31
Major shareholders:
- The Master Trust Bank of Japan (Trust Account) 4.30%
- Japan Trustee Services Bank (Trust Account) 4.17%
- Fukoku Mutual Life Insurance 3.86%
- Dai-ichi Life Insurance 2.52%
- Sompo Japan NIpponkoa Insurance 2.11%
Net assets: 320,504 million yen (Consolidated)
Total assets: 1,011,083 million yen (Consolidated)
Net assets per share: 210.16 yen (Consolidated)
Net sales: 876,580 million yen (Consolidated)
Operating income: 20,915 million yen (Consolidated)
Ordinary income: 22,102 million yen (Consolidated)
Net income: 3,500 million yen (Consolidated)
Net income per share: 2.38 yen (Consolidated)

- Succeeding company

Company name: AICA SDK PHENOL CO.,LTD.
Head office: 1021-1 Senbongui, Tomizuka-cho, Isesaki City, Gunma Prefecture
President: Nobuhiro Kanai
Scope of business: Production and sale of phenol resin products
Capital stock: 5 million yen
Establishment: May 15, 2015
No. of shares issued: 100
Accounting term: Ending March 31
Major shareholders: Showa Denko 100%
Net assets: 10 million yen
Total assets: 10 million yen
Net assets per share: 100,000 yen

Notes:
Figures for the section of major shareholders for SDK are as of December 31, 2014. SDK holds 68,831,000 shares as treasury stock. However, SDK excluded itself from the above list of top-five major shareholders.
Figures for the sections from net assets through net income per share for SDK are based on its statement of accounts for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2014.

4. Outline of the business to be split

(a) Scope of business subject to split
SDK's production and sale of phenolic resins

(b) Performance of the business division to be split (for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2014):
Net sales: 4,030 million yen
(SDK will stop selling phenol resins as of the effective date, in principle.)

(c) Items of assets and liabilities to be split, and their amounts (as of December 31, 2014):
Current assets: 457 million yen
Noncurrent assets: 1,916 million yen
Noncurrent liabilities: 8 million yen

5. Situation of the listed company and the succeeding company after split

- Listed company

Company name: Showa Denko K.K.
Head office: 13-9, Shiba Daimon 1-chome, Minato-ku, Tokyo
President: Hideo Ichikawa
Scope of business: Production and sale of petrochemicals, gas products, specialty chemicals, electronics, inorganics, aluminum, etc.
Capital stock: 140,564 million
Accounting term: Ending December 31

- Succeeding company after absorption-type company split

Company name: AICA SDK PHENOL CO.,LTD.
Head office: 1021-1 Senbongui, Tomizuka-cho, Isesaki City, Gunma Prefecture
President: Nobuhiro Kanai
Scope of business: Production and sale of phenol resin products
Capital stock: 5 million yen
Accounting term: Ending March 31

6. Future prospect

This company split will have only slight influence on SDK's performance. There is no change in our consolidated performance forecast for 2015 due to this absorption-type company split.

Press release: www.sdk.co.jp/assets/files/english/news/2015/20150626_sdknewsrelease_e.pdf

About Showa Denko

Showa Denko K.K. ('SDK'; TSE: 4004, US: SHWDF) is a major manufacturer and marketer of chemical products serving a wide range of fields ranging from heavy industry to the electronic and computer industries. SDK makes petrochemicals (ethylene, propylene), aluminum products (ingots, rods), electronic equipment (hard disks for computers) and inorganic materials (ceramics, carbons). The company has overseas operations and a joint venture with Netherlands-based Montell and Nippon Petrochemicals to make and market polypropylenes. In March 2001, SDK merged with Showa Denko Aluminum Corporation to strengthen the high-value-added fabricated aluminum products operations, and is today developing next-generation optical communications-use wafers. For more information, please visit www.sdk.co.jp/english/.

Contact:
Public Relations Office
Phone: 81-3-5470-3235

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Eisai to Launch New Fine Granule Formulation of Tachyarrhythmia Treatment Tambocor Suitable for Pediatric Patients in Japan

June 25, 2015, 6:29 pm

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TOKYO, Jun 26, 2015 - (JCN Newswire) - Eisai Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Tokyo, CEO: Haruo Naito, "Eisai") announced today that it will launch Tambocor Fine Granules 10%, a new formulation of anti-arrhythmic agent Tambocor (flecainide acetate), on June 29 in Japan. Eisai received marketing and manufacturing approval for this formulation on February 16, 2015, and the product was added to Japan's National Health Insurance drug price list on June 19 of the same year.

This product is a fine granule formulation that can be adjusted to account for age and body surface area for administration to pediatric patients, and can be administered to patients who have difficulty taking tablets. In addition, Eisai has made special efforts, such as reducing the bitterness, to make Tambocor Fine Granules easy to administer.

Tambocor suppresses tachyarrythmia by blocking cardiac sodium channels and slowing down cardiac conduction. Approved and launched as Tambocor Tablets in Japan in 1991, the drug was originally indicated for the treatment of tachyarrythmia in adults, and was approved for the treatment of tachyarrythmia (paroxysmal atrial fibrillation/flutter, paroxysmal superventricular, ventricular) in pediatric patients in May 2010. Furthermore, Tambocor is the only sodium channel blocking agent in Japan to be approved for the treatment of tachyarrythmia in pediatric patients.

Pediatric arrhythmia not only causes heart palpitations, dizziness, shortness of breath and other symptoms that impact the daily lives of patients, it is also said to be one of the most common causes of sudden death among children. Regarding pediatric arrhythmia, Eisai has received approval of additional indications for pediatric patients for Tambocor Tablets in May 2010, and for the calcium channel blocker Vasolan Tablets 40 mg and Vasolan for intravenous injection 5 mg in May 2011. By providing the easy to measure and administer Tambocor Fine Granules 10% in addition to Tambocor Tablets, Eisai will continue to make further contributions to address their needs of patients with tachyarrhythmia.

Notes to editors:

1. About Tambocor Fine Granules 10%
1) Product Name
Tambocor Fine Granules 10%
2) Generic Name
Flecainide acetate
3) Indications, Dosage & Administration
- Indications
The following conditions where other antiarrhythmic drugs cannot be used or are ineffective:
Adults: Tachyarrhythmia(paroxysmal atrial fibrillation/flutter, ventricular)
Pediatric patients: Tachyarrhythmia (paroxysmal atrial fibrillation/flutter, paroxysmal superventricular, ventricular)
- Dosage & Administration
Adults:
- Tachyarrhythmia (paroxysmal atrial fibrillation/flutter)
The usual initial adult dose is 100 mg (1 g as fine granule) of flecainide acetate daily. If the effect is insufficient, the dose may be increased up to 200 mg (2 g as fine granule) daily, which should be administered in two divided doses. The dose may be reduced depending on the patient's age and symptoms.
- Tachyarrhythmia (ventricular)
The usual initial adult dose is 100 mg (1 g as fine granule) of flecainide acetate daily. If the effect is insufficient, the dose may be increased up to 200 mg (2 g as fine granule) daily, which should be administered in two divided doses. The dose may be adjusted depending on the patient's age and symptoms.
Pediatric patients:
- Tachyarrhythmia (paroxysmal atrial fibrillation/flutter, paroxysmal superventricular, ventricular)
The usual oral dosage for infants over 6 months old or over, toddlers, and children is 50-100 mg/m2 (body surface area) [0.5-1 g/m2 (body surface area) as fine granule] of flecainide acetate daily in two to three divided doses. The dose may be adjusted depending on the patient's age and symptoms. The maximum dose is 200 mg/m2 per day [2 g/m2 (body surface are) as fine granule] daily.
The usual oral dosage for infants under the age of 6 months is 50 mg/m2 (body surface area) [0.5 g/m2 (body surface area) as fine granule] of flecainide acetate daily in two to three divided doses. The dose may be adjusted depending on the patient's age and symptoms. The maximum dose is 200 mg/m2 per day [2 g/m2 (body surface area) as fine granule] daily.
4) Price
Tambocor Fine Granules 10%: 202.20 yen per 1 g containing 10% (package price: 10,110 yen)
5) Packaging
Bottles of 50 g

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.

Contact:
Public Relations Department,
Eisai Co., Ltd.
+81-(0)3-3817-5120

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Thai Solar Energy Pcl (SET:TSE) to Build Solar Power Plants in Japan

June 25, 2015, 8:30 pm

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BANGKOK, Jun 26, 2015 - (ACN Newswire) - Thai Solar Energy Pcl, or TSE, has decided to build overseas solar power plants with a total production capacity that will reach 100MW by 2016 and 300MW in three years, starting with 25MW solar-farm projects to be operated in cooperation with its partners in Japan. The firm expects to have the first commercial operation date early next year, and that the projects, once completed, will generate THB300 million in annual revenue.

Dr. Cathleen Maleenont, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Thai Solar Energy Public Company Limited, or TSE, a producer and supplier of solar power to the State, revealed the company's goal to invest in more solar power plants in Asia through TSE Group International Pte Ltd, its Singapore-incorporated subsidiary firm, to achieve overseas solar power production at 100MW by the end of 2016 and at 300MW within three years.

TSE has adopted a plan to enter the solar power plant market in Japan, where a large number of solar farm plants can be developed and continued government support is available for alternative energy projects. Projects will be invested in both directly and through partnership with local firms.

Recently, the company has reached agreements for solar power production projects with a total production capacity of 25MW with two Japanese partners, namely, Eco Solar Japan and Prospec Holding Inc. Under the agreement with Eco Solar Japan, it will build a solar farm with a production capacity of 13MW in Aomori City in the northernmost part of Honshu Island. It and Prospec Holding Inc will build solar farms with a total installed production capacity of 12MW in Ibaraki City in the northern area of Kanto region and Ishikawa City in the central region of the country.

THB2.5 billion will be spent for the first phase of development of solar farms in Japan. Construction will begin in the second half of 2015, and the first commercial operation date (COD) is expected to reach by early 2016. All the projects, once completed, will generate more than THB300 million in annual revenue.

"With our vast knowledge and sound financial condition, we have the potential, and are ready, to expand our solar power plant business in the Asian markets, including Japan, as a way to allow the business to grow exponentially and enable us to become a leading alternative energy firm in the region," said Dr. Maleenont.

About Thai Solar Energy Pcl

Thai Solar Energy Public Company Limited ("TSE") was established in 2008 in Bangkok, Thailand. TSE is the first company in Southeast Asia to have effectively applied solar energy commercially. The Company supplies electricity to the government following the policies of Energy Policy and Planning Office, Ministry of Energy to encourage production and consumption of renewable energy, and distributes electricity to Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) and Metropolitan Electricity Authority (MEA).

TSE was established by Thai national shareholders who together share a common goal of pushing the technological envelope for clean renewable energy, and harnessing it for the benefit of those communities that surrounds us. It was listed on the SET's MAI (Market for Alternative Investment) on Oct 30, 2014, as SET:TSE. For more information please visit www.thaisolarenergy.com.

Contact:
Thiyaporn ('Da') Sriadunphan 
Tel: +66 (0) 2612 2081 #124
Mob: +66 08 7556 6974
Email: thiyaporn.s@mtmultimedia.com; comebackagains@hotmail.com

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IGG Inc Transfer of Listing from the Growth Enterprise Market to the Main Board of the Stock Exchange Of Hong Kong Limited

June 25, 2015, 8:30 pm

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IGG's Game-Game of Kings

HONG KONG, Jun 26, 2015 - (ACN Newswire) - IGG Inc ("IGG" or "the Group"), the global leading developer and publisher of mobile online games, is pleased to announce: The approval-in-principle has been granted by the Stock Exchange on 25 June 2015 for the Shares to be listed on the Main Board and de-listed from GEM. The last day of dealings in the Shares on GEM (Stock code: 8002.HK) will be 6 July 2015. Dealings in the Shares on the Main Board (Stock code: 799.HK) will commence at 9:00 a.m. on 7 July 2015.

On 16 March 2015, an application was made by the Company to the Stock Exchange for the Transfer of Listing. The Company has applied for the listing of, and permission to deal in (i) 1,393,595,930 Shares in issue, (ii) 50,057,169 Shares which may fall to be allotted and issued pursuant to the exercise of any options which may be granted under the Pre-IPO Share Option Scheme on the Main Board by way of transfer of the listing of the Company from GEM to the Main Board, and (iii) 7,921,000 Shares which may fall to be allotted and issued pursuant to the exercise of any options which may be granted under the Share Option Scheme on the Main Board by way of transfer of the listing of the Company from GEM to the Main Board.

No change will be made to the stock short names of the Company, the board lot size, the trading currency and the share registrars of the Shares in connection with the Transfer of Listing. Shares will be traded under the new stock code 799 in board lots of 1,000 Shares each following the Transfer of Listing.
Reasons for the Transfer of Listing

The Group is a rapidly growing developer and publisher of mobile online games with a global presence and international customer base. The Group has its headquarters in Singapore with regional offices in the United States, China, Canada, the Philippines, Japan, Korea and Thailand and customers from over 200 countries and regions around the world.

The Directors believe that the listing of the Shares on the Main Board will enhance the profile and public recognition of the Group as well as increase the trading liquidity of the Shares. The Directors consider that the listing of the Shares on the Main Board will be beneficial to the future growth, financial flexibility and business development of the Group.

Group CEO Mr. Cai Zongjian commented, "The main board listing marks an important milestone in IGG's history. It provides a new opportunity and broader platform for us to continue our expansion and further entrench ourselves in mobile online game markets worldwide. We will build on our strengths in global games development and publishing, and actively seek out the best possible partners from around the world, with a view to enhancing shareholder value."

About IGG Group

Established in 2006, IGG Group is a global leading mobile games developer and operator with headquarters in Singapore and regional offices in the United States, China, Canada, Japan, Korea, Thailand and the Philippines. We offer multi-language and multifarious products to users around the world. In addition to the main partners of Apple, Google, Microsoft and Amazon, the Group has established long-term partnerships with more than 100 other game promotion platforms worldwide, to execute its global marketing strategy in an effective manner. IGG's most popular games include "Castle Clash", "Clash of Lords II", "Texas HoldEm Poker Deluxe", "Slot Machines" and "Deck Heroes".

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Innovators Awarded, and Funded, at New Cannes Lions Festival

June 27, 2015, 3:00 am

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CANNES, FRANCE, Jun 27, 2015 - (ACN Newswire) - Lions Innovation has drawn to an end following two days immersed in inspirational data, tech and ideas.

The importance of collaborating for the future has permeated the Festival, which successfully brought elements of the innovation ecosystem together in Cannes for the first time. A diverse group of brands, start-ups, VCs, coders, scientists and storytellers were drawn to Lions Innovation to learn from each other, connect and, it emerges, do business.

Festival Director, Rob Dembitz, said that several of the start-ups who had taken part in the accelerating initiatives at Lions Innovation had been drawn into closed conversations with global brands over the last two days that would be continued outside of the Festival.

"The branded communications equation has been completely transformed by the addition of start-ups, and we've showcased how creatively-rewarding such 3-way partnerships can be through Lions Innovation. But the Festival has also created a fertile ground for forging these new relationships. It's been exactly the kind of environment from which the next big thing will emerge."

At the Awards Ceremony which concluded the event, this year's Innovation Lions and the inaugural Creative Data Lions were also presented.

From 226 entries this year, 8 Innovation Lions were awarded including the Grand Prix to What3Words, London for "3 Words to Address the World", which replaces traditional addresses with a unique three-word combination based on geographical co-ordinates for each 3m x 3m square of the planet. The system has particular applications in the developing world and was cited by Jury President, Nick Law, Global Chief Creative Officer, R/GA as an example of systematic, Silicon Valley thinking - relevant, he said, because, "As a jury, we were very concerned about problems to be solved."

The Creative Data Lions received 609 entries from which 28 Lions were awarded, though not a Grand Prix. Jury President David Sable, Global Chief Executive Officer, Y&R, described the role of the jury as "creating a bar which will be raised again next year, and the year after," and that there was such strong diversity in the first year's entries it had made identifying an overall winner challenging. "We feel that every Lion we awarded was tight, clear, representative of its sub-category, but we felt that it was inappropriate at this stage to choose one to represent the totality." Though Lions Innovation has now drawn to a close the action continues inside the Palais with the final day of Cannes Lions 2015 tomorrow. Winners of the Branded Content, Film, Film Craft, Titanium and Integrated Lions will be announced, along with the LionHeart Award, Lion of St. Mark and Special Awards, including Agency of the Year and Network of the Year.

About Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity

The 62nd Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity, this 21-27 June, also known as Cannes Lions, is the world's leading celebration of creativity in communications. Founded in 1954, the Festival takes place every June in Cannes, France.

As the most prestigious international annual advertising and communications awards, close to 37,500 entries from all over the world are showcased and judged at the Festival. Winning companies receive the highly coveted Lion trophy, a global benchmark of creative excellence, for Film, Print, Outdoor, Interactive, Radio, Design, Product Design, Promo & Activation, Film Craft, Mobile, Branded Entertainment and Integrated advertising, as well as the best Media, Direct, PR, Titanium, Creative Effectiveness, Creative Data and Innovation ideas. The Festival is also the only truly global meeting place for advertisers, advertising and communication professionals. More than 12,000 delegates from 95 countries attend a week-long programme of exhibitions, screenings and talks by worldwide thought leaders. As the networking and learning opportunity of the year, Cannes Lions is the must-attend event for anyone involved in brand communications.

Lions Festivals

Lions Festivals is the organiser of Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity, Lions Health, Lions Innovation and Eurobest, as well as co-organisers, with its joint venture partners, of Dubai Lynx International Festival of Creativity, Spikes Asia Festival of Creativity, and the Asian Marketing Effectiveness & Strategy Awards. www.lionsfestivals.com. Lions Festivals is powered by Top Right Group.

Contact:
Camilla Lambert
Press & PR Manager
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www.canneslions.com
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Cannes Lions Announces Final Winners as 62nd International Festival of Creativity Draws to a Close

June 28, 2015, 2:00 am

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CANNES, FRANCE, Jun 28, 2015 - (ACN Newswire) - The fifth and final awards ceremony of the week has concluded Cannes Lions for 2015. During the presentation winners of the last four entry sections were announced, alongside the Lion of St. Mark, the LionHeart Award and a series of Special Awards.

In Film, 101 Lions were awarded this year, including dual Grands Prix. In the TV/Cinema category, F/NAZCA Saatchi & Saatchi Sao Paulo won for Leica Institutional, "Leica Gallery Sao Paulo", which Jury President Tor Myhren, President and Worldwide Chief Creative Officer of Grey, described as being a nearly unanimous decision by the jury. Of The Martin Agency Richmond's work for Geico, "Unskippable: Family Long Form 01". Myrhen said, "This broke every rule that we know in filmmaking. In the least sexy media space available, pre-roll, GEICO made content so good they challenge you not to watch. But of course, you can't take your eyes off it."

In Film Craft, the Grand Prix went to adam&eveDDB for John Lewis Partnership, "Monty's Christmas" with 66 Lions announced in total. "Our decision is absolutely from the heart. All of the Gold Lions were fantastically executed but this is the one piece that connected with us on a human level. It touched our hearts," said Jury President, Joao Daniel Tikhomiroff, Founder, Partner-Director, Mixer.

In Branded Content & Entertainment there were 63 Lions, however a Grand Prix was not awarded. Jury President, David Lubars, Chief Creative Officer, BBDO Worldwide, said that this year the jury had been unable to find "a unique element that we will still be talking about in 10 years' time," which he attribtued to the developing nature of the discipline. "The lack of Grand Prix demonstrates that this is a maturing industry where advertisers and agencies are still learning how to make credible branded content."

16 Titanium and Integrated Lions were also presented. The Titanium Grand Prix went to CP+B Boulder for Domino's "Emoji Ordering", while the Integrated Grand Prix was collected by Wieden+Kennedy New York for Jordan Brand, "RE2PECT".

The Titanium and Integrated Jury was also responsible for selecting The ALS Association's "Ice Bucket Challenge" as the Grand Prix for Good from amongst gold Lion-winning charitable, public service or not-for-profit work that was not eligible for a Grand Prix in other entry sections.

During the ceremony, Bob Greenberg, Founder, Chairman and CEO, R/GA was also named this year's Lion of St. Mark in recognition of his outstanding contribution to creativity in advertising and communications. Former US Vice-President Al Gore was given the LionHeart Award for his work in bringing environmental issues to the attention of the world. And the Creative Marketer of the Year trophy was given to HEINEKEN, collected by Jan Derck van Karnebeek, Chief Commercial Officer.

Other awards presented at this evening's ceremony were:

- Agency of the Year was given to R/GA New York. Grey New York came second and Ogilvy Brasil, Sao Paulo third.

- Independent Agency of the Year went to Droga5, New York. Second place Wieden+Kennedy, Portland and third to Wieden+Kennedy, London.

- The Palme d'Or, given to the most awarded production company, was presented to Smuggler USA. Blink UK came second and Somesuch UK third.

- The Network of the Year award was presented to Ogilvy & Mather with BBDO Worldwide taking second place and Grey in third.

- Also awarded was the Holding Company of the Year which went to WPP. Omnicom took second place and Publicis Groupe third.

This year Cannes Lions has been attended by over 13,500 delegates and included seven days of content delivered by more than 500 speakers, over 37,500 entries, inspirational academies, seven young lions competitions, five awards shows, two galas and networking opportunities throughout. Highlights from the week can be viewed at http://www.youtube.com/user/canneslions and winners are available to view at www.canneslionsarchive.com.

About Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity

The 62nd Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity, this 21-27 June, also known as Cannes Lions, is the world's leading celebration of creativity in communications. Founded in 1954, the Festival takes place every June in Cannes, France.

As the most prestigious international annual advertising and communications awards, close to 37,500 entries from all over the world are showcased and judged at the Festival. Winning companies receive the highly coveted Lion trophy, a global benchmark of creative excellence, for Film, Print, Outdoor, Interactive, Radio, Design, Product Design, Promo & Activation, Film Craft, Mobile, Branded Entertainment and Integrated advertising, as well as the best Media, Direct, PR, Titanium, Creative Effectiveness, Creative Data and Innovation ideas. The Festival is also the only truly global meeting place for advertisers, advertising and communication professionals. More than 12,000 delegates from 95 countries attend a week-long programme of exhibitions, screenings and talks by worldwide thought leaders. As the networking and learning opportunity of the year, Cannes Lions is the must-attend event for anyone involved in brand communications.

Lions Festivals

Lions Festivals is the organiser of Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity, Lions Health, Lions Innovation and Eurobest, as well as co-organisers, with its joint venture partners, of Dubai Lynx International Festival of Creativity, Spikes Asia Festival of Creativity, and the Asian Marketing Effectiveness & Strategy Awards. www.lionsfestivals.com. Lions Festivals is powered by Top Right Group.

Contact:
Camilla Lambert
Press & PR Manager
camillal@lionsfestivals.com
+44 20 3033 4016
www.canneslions.com
http://press.canneslions.com

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Connell Brothers Expands Presence in India with Acquisition of Personal & Health Care Distribution Business

June 29, 2015, 12:00 am

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MUMBAI, INDIA, Jun 29, 2015 - (ACN Newswire) - Connell Brothers (CBC), a division of Wilbur-Ellis Company, continues its growth and expansion plans in Asia-Pacific with the acquisition of the Personal & Health Care ingredients distribution business of Mascot Universal Pvt. Ltd., in India.

India is a strategic market for CBC due to the growth that is being driven by rising per capita income and rapid urbanization. As a result of this, the Personal, Home and Health Care industry has shown rapid growth.

Mascot Universal is headquartered in Mumbai with offices in Delhi and Bangalore, as well as warehousing facilities, personal care labs and a pilot plant, which are all part of the acquisition. Mohit Lalvani, founder and managing director of Mascot Universal, and his team, will join CBC and lead the newly named Mascot Personal and Health Care Business Unit, under Connell Bros. Company (India) Pvt. Ltd.

"Mascot Universal places an emphasis on marketing excellence and technical competency, making the company a strategic fit for CBC and our growth plans," said Tejas Parekh, general manager of CBC, India. "By combining our expertise and resources we can create even greater value for our customers and further solidify our position in the personal care and health care markets in India."

"The long-term approach to the business and passion to serve customers of both of our companies are truly aligned," said Mohit Lalvani. "It will be a seamless transition for our business and we are excited at the growth opportunities ahead."

About Connell Brothers

Founded in 1895, Connell Brothers is a division of Wilbur-Ellis Company and is the largest marketer and distributor of specialty chemicals and ingredients in Asia-Pacific with a keen focus on technical service, customer support, and environmental, health, and safety. Connell Brothers provides complete supply chain management from transportation, documentation, warehousing, and sales and distribution in 17 countries and in 43 offices located throughout Asia-Pacific. CBC India is a joint venture between Connell Brothers and the Kilachand family of Mumbai. For more information, please visit www.connellbrothers.com.

Contact:
HONG KONG 
Wendy Wong 
Connell Brothers
+852-2969-2730
wendy.wong@wecocbc.com

USA 
Sandra Gharib
Wilbur-Ellis Company
+1-415-772-4036
sgharib@wilburellis.com

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ZW HR Consulting Launches China Salary Guide 2015

June 29, 2015, 2:00 am

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SHANGHAI, Jun 29, 2015 - (ACN Newswire) - Leaders in mid-senior level recruitment, ZW HR Consulting has announced the launch of its first China Salary Guide for 2015.

As one of Asia's most recognized headhunting firms and the longest standing recruitment firm in China, ZW HR Consulting aims to provide employers and jobseekers alike with a comparative overview of salaries throughout China. The guide is based on recently discovered changes in salary patterns within the diverse fields of Accounting, Banking & Finance, Human Resources, Engineering, IT & Technology, Life Sciences, Sales & Marketing and Supply Chain & Logistics - areas in which ZW HR Consulting has built a strong foothold in, with regards to executive recruitment.

According to ZW HR Consulting, a shortage of workers with both strong technical and business skills has caused employers to scramble, whilst also increasing the demand for professionals with specific abilities.

Key trends as reported in the Salary Guide for 2015 include:

- Annual Increase in pay from 5-10% to as high as 35% across sectors
- More companies searching internally for talent, with internal mobility on the rise
- Candidates are increasingly making career moves to gain career progression and higher salaries
- IT salaries continuing to show a steady increase, with average salaries growing in the region of 5-10%
- Due to the value added services that HR Professionals are bringing to business, HR salaries are on the rise. This is a direct result of the short-to-long-term cost savings processes being implemented by HR in order to streamline processes and becoming more efficient
- Demand for mechanical and technical engineers has risen due to the growth in the aerospace sector and implementation of additional R&D centers throughout China in key sectors

"The year 2015 is likely to turn out to be a reasonably good period for skilled professionals," says Ms. Joyce Jing, General Manager of ZW HR Consulting. "The average salary bands for professionals are up by 10% for 2014/15 as compared to 2013/14 figures; the potential for HR to influence and drive business strategy has never been stronger. Employers have realized they need to invest more in stronger and more versatile HR professionals."

Frank Yu, Chairman, ZW HR Consulting, adds, "Against the backdrop of what we're calling a talent scarcity across China, experienced, skilled professionals can expect to see salary hikes. Indeed, employers will have to consider increasing salaries in order to keep pace with inflation, to attract the right talent, and to retain their critical workforce. This China Salary Guide will help organizations and talented professionals gain a better understanding of the current state of wage pressures. Our salary guide is an accurate and transparent contextual comparison for mainland China and its key sectors."

Mr. Yu believes it's about supply and demand in the firm's Mainland China hold, "We are seeing a high demand for IT and Life Sciences related jobs as MNCs and large local firms continue to aggressively expand their presence in China."

In conclusion, the aim of this guide is to provide you with further insight into the latest salary ranges, calculating for various positions across different industries in China. The salary ranges signify actual transactions between employers and employees, therefore best reflecting the Chinese marketplace.

If you would like to learn more about the China Salary Guide 2015 or receive a copy of the salary guide, please visit our website www.zwhrconsulting.com or email us at marketing@zwhrconsulting.com

ZW HR Consulting Pte Ltd is headquartered at 20/F, Huiyin Building, No.758 West Nanjing Road, Shanghai, 200041. For more information visit www.zwhrconsulting.com.

About ZW HR Consultants

ZW HR Consulting provides recruitment solutions focused on mid-senior level professionals. Originally founded in Shanghai in 1998, ZW HR has since grown into one of the biggest and the oldest headhunting recruitment firms in China. With 10 offices across Asia, ZW HR Consulting currently has over 200 employees. As of 2012, ZW HR Consulting has become an exclusive member of InterSearch Worldwide. Established in 1989, InterSearch ranks as one of the top international executive search alliance organizations in the world, with 100 offices in over 50 countries.

Contact:
Vikram Tandon
Vikram.Tandon@zwhrconsulting.com

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New Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise Cloud Strategy Delivers Game Changing Model to Drive Business Growth in the Asia Pacific Region

June 29, 2015, 4:15 am

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Asia Pacific, Jun 29, 2015 - (ACN Newswire) - To address the growing interest for cloud-based technology solutions in Asia Pacific, ALE is delivering a range of innovative and industry specific consumption-based delivery models for businesses of all sizes. The offers are the first to combine the power of the cloud with an outcome-based approach for customer success.

Tailored cloud services for specific industries, such as hospitality, education, health and government provide businesses the opportunity to advance and maximize their technology investment while leveraging it to achieve tangible business outcomes. For instance ALE, in collaboration with their channel partners, has created a hotel model that charges only for communications services when rooms are occupied, providing greater cost efficiencies in the hospitality industry.

ALE has made strong progress with cloud communication services for large enterprises and SMBs in Australia and New Zealand. It recently delivered tailor-made cloud services for the Accor hotel group and at the G20 with their partner, UXC Connect.

"The cloud computing landscape in the Asia Pacific region reflects a massive growth opportunity," said Matthieu Destot, Vice-President, ALE Asia Pacific. "This type of collaboration with our channel partners that provides benefit to businesses affirms our commitment to drive business growth in the Asia Pacific region through a strategic focus on the cloud."

"It's important that our cloud services and solutions are aligned to our customers' evolving business drivers and business outcomes," said Steve Saunders, who was recently appointed director of Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise Cloud Services in Asia Pacific and will be responsible for developing, driving and advancing the company as a major cloud player. "The Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise Cloud Solutions give our customers new opportunities to change the way they consume and use technology. We are continuing to build our portfolio of available cloud solutions for Asia Pacific customers. To this end, we are actively engaging with relevant cloud business and infrastructure as a service (Iaas) partners in the region."

ABOUT US

Our company is a leading provider of enterprise communications solutions and services, from the office to the cloud, marketed under the Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise brand. Building on our established heritage of innovation and entrepreneurial spirit, we operate globally with 2700+ employees in 100+ countries worldwide, with headquarters near Paris, France.

With communications, networking and cloud solutions for business of all sizes, our team of technology experts, service professionals, and 2900+ partners serves more than 830,000 customers worldwide, tailoring and adapting our solutions and services to local requirements. This provides tangible business outcomes through personalized connected experiences for customers and end users. http://enterprise.alcatel-lucent.com/

Press Contacts
Tracy Dupree
tracy.dupree@alcatel-lucent.com
T: +1 818 878 4408

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Chua Wei Wei
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T: +65 9833 2654

About Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise

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NPCI and JCBI Enter into a Strategic Partnership for JCB Acceptance and Card Issuing in India

June 28, 2015, 7:30 pm

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Mumbai and Tokyo, Jun 29, 2015 - (ACN Newswire) - National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), an organization established by the Reserve Bank of India and being an umbrella for all India's payments system, and JCB International Co., Ltd. (JCBI), the international operations subsidiary of JCB Co., Ltd., announced today that both parties entered into a strategic partnership for acceptance of JCB card at all NPCI acceptance locations under the NPCI network, which has 1 million card merchants and 200,000 ATMs across India. In addition, the strategic partnership will include the issuance of RuPay/JCB international cards by NPCI member banks that are globally accepted through the JCB network, which will be the first-ever JCB card issued in India.

Leveraging the to-be-established interconnection between the two parties' payment networks, the scope of the new strategic partnership covers acceptance of JCB cards at NPCI merchants including both retail point-of-sale and Ecommerce and ATMs and issuance of RuPay/JCB international cards by NPCI member banks in India, which can be accepted at around 29 million JCB card merchants as well as ATMs all over the world.

Through this strategic partnership, JCB card's acceptance coverage in India will reach to 100% for card merchants and ATMs, which will better serve the increasing number of people visiting India especially from Asia where JCBI has a large cardmember base. Meanwhile, the door for international acceptance for RuPay brand will be wider open with the partnership with JCBI. Currently, approximately 165+ million RuPay domestic cards are issued by 426 banks.

Managing Director & CEO of NPCI, A P Hota said, "NPCI has tied up with a US-based network, in the past, for the international acceptance of RuPay- Discover cards. Through the partnership with JCBI, NPCI can now offer new international RuPay cards with the JCB brand which are widely accepted throughout Asia where JCB has a strong presence in terms of card merchant network as well as exclusive privileges for its cardmembers. The new card, RuPay/JCB international card, will work as RuPay card in India and work as JCB card outside India."

The two parties now target to launch JCB acceptance business in India around mid-2016 and RuPay/JCB international card issuing business later the same year. The NPCI-JCBI strategic partnership would be marked as a key milestone in the Asian payment ecosystem. It will be a win-win situation for both nations of Asia to exchange and achieve card payment dynamism with a view to enhance the acceptance of RuPay cards at JCBI's network & vice-versa," added Mr Hota.

Deputy President of JCBI, Kimihisa Imada said, "We are pleased to enter into a partnership with NPCI in India, which is the most important market in our Asia regional strategy. The acceptance level of JCB cards in India will increase significantly and it will provide a seamless and convenient consumer experience for JCB cardmembers as all the card merchants and ATMs in the country will accept JCB cards. Further, issuing of RuPay/JCB card in the market which has 1.2 billion population and strong economic growth will have a significant impact on JCBI's global business. We believe our extensive card acceptance network and customer oriented services and promotions throughout Asia will be a strong feature of RuPay/JCB international cards. We are confident that the issuance of RuPay/JCB international card will contribute to the Financial Inclusion promoted by the Indian government and NPCI. Based on the strong bilateral relationship between India and Japan, our strategic partnership between NPCI and JCBI will certainly flourish and prosper."

About JCB

JCB is a global payment brand and a leading credit card issuer and acquirer in Japan. JCB launched its card business in Japan in 1961 and began expanding worldwide in 1981. Its acceptance network includes about 29 million merchants and over a million cash advance locations in 190 countries and territories. JCB cards are now issued in 19 countries and territories, with more than 89 million cardmembers. As part of its international growth strategy, JCB has formed alliances with more than 350 leading banks and financial institutions globally to increase merchant coverage and cardmember base. As a comprehensive payment solution provider, JCB commits to providing responsive and high-quality service and products to all customers worldwide. For more information, visit: www.jcbcorporate.com/english

Note: JCB statistics are as of the end of March 2015.

About NPCI

National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), which has been set up in 2009 as the central infrastructure for various retail payment systems in India, was envisaged by the Reserve Bank of India as the payment utility for all banks in the country. During the last five years, the organization has grown multi-fold from 2 million transactions a day to 20 million transactions now. From a single service of switching of inter-bank ATM transactions, the range of services have grown to Cheque Clearing, Immediate Payments Service money transfer (24x7), Automated Clearing House, Electronic Benefit Transfer and a domestic card payment network named 'RuPay' to provide an alternative to international card schemes. RuPay card base has gone up to 165 million. www.npci.org.in

Media Contact
JCB International Co., Ltd.
Ayako Tanaka
Corporate Planning
+81-3-5778-8390
jcbinternational-pr@info.jcb.co.jp

NPCI
Tapash Talukdar
Corporate Communication
+91 81 0810 8616
tapash.talukdar@npci.org.in

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TMC Announces Results for May 2015

June 28, 2015, 7:54 pm

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Toyota City, Japan, Jun 29, 2015 - (JCN Newswire) - Toyota Motor Corporation announces its production, domestic sales, and export results for May 2015, including those for subsidiaries Daihatsu Motor Co., Ltd., and Hino Motors, Ltd.

May 2015 Highlights (year-on-year)

Production in Japan

Toyota
- Decreased
Daihatsu
- Decreased
Hino
- Decreased
Toyota + Daihatsu + Hino
- Decreased

Sales in Japan

Toyota
- First decrease in two months
- Lexus vehicle sales totaled 3,036 units (23.9 percent increase)
- Minivehicle sales totaled 1,546 units (0.2 percent decrease)
- 46.0 percent share of market excluding minivehicles (0.9 percentage point decrease)
- 29.2 percent share of market including minivehicles (2.1 percentage point increase)
Daihatsu
- Decreased
- Minivehicle sales totaled approximately 36,400 units (28.0 percent decrease)
- 28.9 percent share of minivehicle market (3.4 percentage point decrease)
Hino
- Second consecutive month of increase
- Standard truck sales totaled approximately 1,900 units (28.0 percent increase); second consecutive month of increase
- 36.0 percent share of the truck* market (5.5 percentage point increase)
Toyota + Daihatsu + Hino
- Decreased
- 41.1 percent share of market including minivehicles (0.7 percentage point decrease)

Exports

Toyota
- Decreased, due to decreased exports to Latin America, Europe, Asia, The Middle East and Africa
Daihatsu
- Increased, due to increased exports to Latin America, Asia, Oceania and the Middle East; fourth consecutive month of increase
Hino
- Decreased, due to decreased exports to North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia and the Middle East
Toyota + Daihatsu + Hino
- Decreased

Production outside Japan

Toyota
- Decreased due to decreased production in North America, Asia and Africa
Daihatsu
- Increased due to increased production in Indonesia; first increase in nine months
Hino
- Increased due to increased production in Asia; third consecutive month of increase
Toyota + Daihatsu + Hino
- Decreased

About Toyota

Supported by people around the world, Toyota Motor Corporation (TSE: 7203; NYSE: TM), has endeavored since its establishment in 1937 to serve society by creating better products. As of the end of December 2013, Toyota conducts its business worldwide with 52 overseas manufacturing companies in 27 countries and regions. Toyota's vehicles are sold in more than 170 countries and regions. For more information, please visit www.toyota-global.com.

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

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China Construction Bank and Euroclear Bank Jointly Promote Infrastructure of Global RMB Financial Products Platform Sign Memorandum of Understanding

June 28, 2015, 11:00 pm

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HONG KONG, Jun 29, 2015 - (ACN Newswire) - China Construction Bank (CCB) and Euroclear Bank (Euroclear) entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at Chateau Val Duchesse close to Euroclear's headquarters in Belgium. The MoU commits both parties to fully cooperate in the development of offshore RMB financial products, financial infrastructure, and client resources, as well as the provision of high quality services to offshore RMB market participants. CCB Chairman, Wang Hongzhang and Euroclear Group Chairman Marc-Antoine Autheman and Chief Technology and Services Officer Lieve Mostrey, attended the signing ceremony. Prime Minister of the People's Republic of China, Li Keqiang, and the Belgian Prime Minister, Charles Michel witnessed this moment.

Under the MoU, both parties will endeavour to support CCB's RMB products multi-listing strategy , a multi-time zone, cross-jurisdiction, 24-hour trading offshore RMB fund, covering the key markets in Europe, Asia, North America and South America.

CCB has in recent years been actively expanding its overseas businesses, So far, it has established 22 tier-one overseas entities outside mainland China, covering 20 countries and regions. CCB is also a designated RMB clearing bank in the United Kingdom and Chile. In March 2015, Europe's first RMB RQFII money market ETF was listed on the London Stock Exchange.

Euroclear is the world's largest international central securities depository. Its business covers bonds, equities, derivatives and funds. Its clientele includes 90% of the world's top 50 banks, and over 100 central banks.

With the expansion of overseas businesses, the establishment of financial infrastructure is key to the successful development of offshore RMB products. On this occasion, this forward-looking and mutually supportive cooperation between CCB and Euroclear represents a significant breakthrough in CCB's offshore RMB business in Europe. By leveraging Euroclear's multi-time zone settlement and asset servicing network, it puts CCB in an advantageous position to be more proactive and comprehensive in developing market infrastructure in Europe and other offshore RMB markets around the world. This has great significance both at present and in the long term, in driving financial cooperation between China and Europe and the internationalization of the RMB.

For further information, please contact:

CCB International (Holdings) Limited

Ms Louisa Pi
Tel: (852) 3911 8701
Fax: (852) 2530 1496
E-mail: louisapi@ccbintl.com / pr@ccbintl.com

Ms Shirley Xiao
Tel: (852) 3911 8737
Fax: (852) 2530 1496
E-mail: shirleyxiao@ccbintl.com / pr@ccbintl.com

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China Pioneer Pharma Offers Free NeutroPhase to Victims Suffered Burns in the Dust Explosion in Taiwan

June 29, 2015, 4:16 am

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HONG KONG, Jun 29, 2015 - (ACN Newswire) - China Pioneer Pharma Holdings Limited, China's marketing, promotion and channel management service provider dedicated to imported pharmaceutical products and medical devices in China announces that it is going to offer free wound dressing liquid cleaning medical equipment product NeutroPhase and appropriate medical guidance to victims who suffered level one, level two and level three burns in the dust explosion in Taiwan. China Pioneer Pharma will provide medical assistance to enhance the clinical treatment of burns and help the wound healing of serious patients and avoid the risk of fatal infections to save their lives. The hospitals include Tri-Service General Hospital, Mackay Memorial Hospital, Taoyuan General Hospital, MOHW have put the medical devices NeutroPhase into use for free. The Company has also been contacting Shin Kong Wu Ho-Su Memorial Hospital, Taipei Medical University Hospital, Taipei City Hospital, Taichung Veterans General Hospital and other hospitals.

Mr. LI Xinzhou, Chairman and Executive Director of China Pioneer Pharma said: "The biggest challenge of curing severe burns is the treatment to prevent potential infections. The active ingredients of NeutroPhase is a pure form of Hyhypochlorous acid (HOCL), which mimics a naturally produced substance by the immune system as a first defense against microbial invaders could kill bacterium, fungi and viruses in a second and facilitate the recovery of the burn wounds It is the only ideal wound care treatment available that is highly effective and safe. We were very distressed when we learnt about the fire accident at the Formosa Water Park in New Taipei City in Taiwan, with over 500 people injured causing a shortage of relevant drugs. Time is short; our company would like to provide a large amount of NeutroPhase for free to reach out for burn patients. We are willing to support the needs of local hospitals and send experts to Taiwan for more guidance. China Pioneer Pharma will continue to closely follow the progress of this incident and deliver reliefs of full extent to the unfortunate victims and their families.

About NeutroPhase
NeutroPhase is a new skin wound and cleanser; its active ingredient pure hypochlorous acid is a substance produced naturally by the immune system as a first defense against microbial invaders. This product uses the unique mechanism of HOCl to kill bacterium (Gram-positive bacteria and gram-negative bacteria), fungi and viruses quickly to control infection and neutralize bacterial toxins. It can be widely used in a variety of acute and chronic skin damage treatment including burns to promote wound healing without damaging granulation tissue. NeutroPhase is manufactured by NovaBay Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NYSE MKT: NBY) and China Pioneer Pharma became its exclusive agent in China and Southeast Asia approved by The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). In Novermber2014, Taiwan Food and Drug Administration (TFDA) approved its sale in Taiwan.

About NovaBay Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
NovaBay Pharmaceuticals is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on addressing the unmet therapeutic needs of the global, topical anti-infective market with its two distinct product categories: Aganocide compounds, led by auriclosene, and its Hypochlorous Acid Family of Products, led by NeutroPhase. The Hypochlorous Acid Family of products includes NeutroPhase for wound care, as well as two new recently introduced products: Avenovafor the eye care market and CelleRx for the dermatology market.

About China Pioneer Pharma Holdings Limited
China Pioneer Pharma is one of the leading comprehensive marketing, promotion and channel management service providers dedicated to imported pharmaceutical products and medical devices in China. The Group was established in 1996, and was listed on the Main Board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (Stock code: 01345) on 5 November 2013. The Company has strategically focused on providing comprehensive marketing, promotion and channel management services to small and medium sized overseas suppliers, and is generally the sole provider of such services in China for the relevant products. China Pioneer Pharma runs a diversified range of imported products (substantially all of which are prescription products), covering ophthalmology, pain management, cardiovascular, respiratory, gastroenterology, immunology and other therapeutic areas and a range of medical devices covering four medical specialties, including ophthalmology, odontology and wound care. The Company has also secured marketing, promotion and sales rights for 14 additional prescription pharmaceutical products and over 20 additional medical devices, which are in the registration process under China Food and Drug Administration for their importation and sales in China. As of 31 December 2014, the Company sold products through its nationwide marketing, promotion and channel management services networks to over 28,500 hospitals and other medical institutions and over 105,000 pharmacies across 31 provinces, municipalities and autonomous regions in China.

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AIR Worldwide Releases Updated Hurricane Model for the United States

June 30, 2015, 1:05 am

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Boston, MA, Jun 30, 2015 - (ACN Newswire) - Catastrophe risk modeling firm AIR Worldwide (AIR) announced today that it has updated its Hurricane Model for the United States. The comprehensive update will help insurers and reinsurers better understand and quantify the risk from hurricanes. The update features a new, fully hydrodynamic storm surge module that integrates storm parameters with high-resolution elevation data to simulate location-specific storm surge inundation depth and extent. Storm surge results from a combination of variables, including storm size, strength, speed, and path, as well as tidal heights and coastal geography. AIR Worldwide is a Verisk Analytics (Nasdaq:VRSK) business.

"Hurricane storm surge can be devastating, resulting in substantial damage and high insured losses," said Dr. Tim Doggett, assistant vice president and senior principal scientist, AIR Worldwide. "The steady growth in the value and density of property on the Gulf and East Coasts of the United States is increasing the need for reliable information on storm surge risk. AIR's new hydrodynamic storm surge module for the U.S. hurricane model represents state-of-the-art modeling techniques and the latest research on storm surge hazard to accurately assess risk at very high resolution."

The updated storm surge module incorporates the 30-meter National Elevation Dataset (NED) developed by the USGS - the same data set used in the AIR Inland Flood Model for the United States. It also leverages a highly customized and optimized variation of NOAA's well-established Sea, Lake, and Overland Surges from Hurricanes (SLOSH) model for use with the AIR model. The new storm surge module incorporates regional and seasonal data on tide heights and contains the most up-to-date data on levees, seawalls, floodgates, pump systems, and other mitigating structures and equipment - including the most up-to-date levee information available for New Orleans.

The model updates also include the most recent North Atlantic hurricane database (HURDAT2) from NOAA, the latest reanalysis data from 1930 to 1945, and the 2011 release of the USGS National Land Cover Database (NLCD 2011). Additionally, the vulnerability module incorporates the latest observational data on the impact of square footage on wind losses for large, high-value homes and important updates that reflect the latest findings on the vulnerability of manufactured homes.

Estimates of damage from storm surge leverage information on primary building characteristics (such as construction, occupancy, and height) and a host of secondary characteristics (including base flood elevation, foundation type, number of basement levels, floor of interest, and custom flood protection), which can be entered by the model user. The model estimates physical damage and time-element losses using damage functions that reflect local building codes and regional design practices, as well as damage survey findings, claims analyses, and engineering research.

"Our view of hurricane risk in the United States has been refined by new hazard data, enhanced modeling of storm surge and flood defenses, and an improved understanding of building vulnerability," concluded Dr. Doggett. "The highly granular estimates produced by the model can help insurers better understand the risk from hurricane wind and storm surge, supporting improved risk selection, portfolio management, and risk transfer decisions."

AIR's model has been validated against more than $6 billion in claims data from client companies for recent hurricanes and more than $10 billion from AIR's parent and sister companies. The validation also uses detailed insurance company claims data and industry-level losses from ISO Property Claim Services(R) collected over the past two decades.

The AIR Hurricane Model for the United States is available in the Touchstone(R) 3.0 and CATRADER(R) 17 catastrophe risk management systems.

About AIR Worldwide

AIR Worldwide (AIR) is the scientific leader and most respected provider of risk modeling software and consulting services. AIR founded the catastrophe modeling industry in 1987 and today models the risk from natural catastrophes and terrorism in more than 90 countries. More than 400 insurance, reinsurance, financial, corporate, and government clients rely on AIR software and services for catastrophe risk management, insurance-linked securities, detailed site-specific wind and seismic engineering analyses, and agricultural risk management. AIR Worldwide, a Verisk Analytics (Nasdaq:VRSK) business, is headquartered in Boston with additional offices in North America, Europe, and Asia. For more information, please visit www.air-worldwide.com.

For more information, contact:
Kevin Long
AIR Worldwide
+1-617-267-6645
klong@air-worldwide.com

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Ingredion Names Jorge Uribe to Board of Directors

June 30, 2015, 1:15 am

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WESTCHESTER, Ill., Jun 30, 2015 - (ACN Newswire) - Ingredion Incorporated (NYSE: INGR), a leading global provider of ingredient solutions to diversified industries, today announced the appointment of Jorge A. Uribe to its board of directors, effective July 1, 2015.

Uribe is the global productivity and organization transformation officer of The Procter & Gamble Company (P&G). He has been with the company for over 30 years in various general management and operating positions, including group president, Latin America and vice president, customer business development and marketing, Latin America. Additionally, he held a number of management positions with P&G in countries around the world, including Switzerland, Malaysia, Cyprus, United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Venezuela and Colombia, his native country.

"Jorge truly is a global executive. His wealth of experience will be invaluable as we continue our geographic expansion. Plus, we welcome his consumer products perspective as we grow our higher value specialties portfolio to address key market trends," said Ilene Gordon, Ingredion chairman, president and CEO.

Uribe is a director of: Grupo Argos, a Colombian holding company; Carvajal S.A., a manufacturer of text books, paper products and office equipment; and United Way Worldwide. He has a bachelor's degree in management engineering from Universidad Nacional de Colombia and a MBA from Xavier University in Cincinnati.

Uribe's appointment reinforces the diversity of Ingredion's board. "A diverse board contributes to our company's success and reflects our commitment to diversity among our leadership and at all levels of the organization," Gordon added.

About Ingredion

Ingredion Incorporated (NYSE:INGR) is a leading global ingredients solutions provider specializing in nature-based sweeteners, starches and nutrition ingredients and biomaterial solutions. With customers in more than 100 countries, Ingredion serves approximately 60 diverse sectors in food, beverage, brewing, pharmaceuticals and other industries. For more information, visit www.ingredion.com.

CONTACT:
Investors: Heather Kos, +1-708-551-2592
Media: Claire Regan, +1-708-551-2602

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Ingredion Incorporated to Release 2015 Second Quarter Financial Results and Hold Conference Call on Thursday, July 30, 2015

June 30, 2015, 1:25 am

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WESTCHESTER, Ill., Jun 30, 2015 - (ACN Newswire) - Ingredion Incorporated (NYSE: INGR), a leading global provider of ingredient solutions to diversified industries, will release its 2015 second-quarter financial results for the period ended June 30, 2015, before the market opens on Thursday, July 30, 2015.

Ingredion will conduct a conference call on Thursday, July 30 at 8:00 a.m. CDT, during which Ilene Gordon, chairman, president and chief executive officer, and Jack Fortnum, executive vice president and chief financial officer, will discuss the quarterly results. The conference call and accompanying slide presentation will be broadcast live on the Company's website, www.ingredion.com, in the "Investor Relations" section. Participants are encouraged to log onto the webcast link approximately 10 minutes prior to the start of the presentation. A replay of the presentation will also be available on the Company's website.

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Ingredion Incorporated (NYSE: INGR) is a leading global ingredients solutions provider specializing in nature-based sweeteners, starches and nutrition ingredients and bio material solutions. With customers in more than 100 countries, Ingredion serves approximately 60 diverse sectors in food, beverage, brewing, pharmaceuticals and other industries. For more information, visit www.ingredion.com.

CONTACT:
Investors: Heather Kos, +1-708-551-2592
Media: Claire Regan, +1-708-551-2602

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Exploring the emergence of Malaysian "commuter families"

June 30, 2015, 5:15 am

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Selangor, Malaysia, Jun 30, 2015 - (ACN Newswire) - Around the world, the numbers of dual-income, dual-household families is on the rise, fuelled by such reasons as the desire of spouses to improve their lifestyle, obtain a higher family income, or pursue better opportunities for career advancement.

However, in Malaysia, the most common reason (44.4%) that married couples adopt a "commuter family" lifestyle is that they are required to by their employers, according to a recent study published in the Pertanika Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities.

Conducted by researchers at the Universiti Putra Malaysia, this study is the first in Malaysia to investigate the challenges faced by long-distance commuters and their families. The study involved families based in Klang Valley that had one spouse working outside this region.

Commuter families normally consist of dual-career marriages that choose to establish separate homes to fulfil their career commitments. However, life for these families can be challenging and difficult to manage due to such factors as the time spent travelling back and forth every week, increased expenditures and financial cost, as well as changes in the relationship dynamics with spouses, family and friends.

According to the study, among commuter families, more men than women (60.2% versus 39.8%) work away from home in Malaysia. However, no gender differences were observed in terms of how commuting impacts personal wellbeing.

Overall, the study found that most respondents have a negative perception of their commuting lifestyle (80.6% of males versus 96.5% of females). "This may be because the majority of these commuters not only did not choose to work away from home and their families, but also they did not receive any financial incentive or stipend to cover commuting expenses such as accommodation, transport or food while working away from their hometown," state the researchers. "Most of these commuters also reported that they had been working away from their spouse and young children for more than half of their marriage life."

The authors recommend further studies on the emerging commuter family dynamics and its impact on work-home life balance for young Malaysian families. "Future research could focus on how the family members adapt to the changes that emerge from being a commuter family/marriage," they add.

For more information about each research, please contact:

Adriana Ortega
Institute for Social Science Studies
Universiti Putra Malaysia, Selangor, Malaysia
Email: adryortegaro@gmail.com
Tel: +603 8947 1897; Mobile: +6011 1629 7317

About Pertanika Journal of Social Sciences & Humanities (JSSH)

Pertanika Journal of Social Sciences & Humanities (JSSH) is published by Universiti Putra Malaysia in English and is open to authors around the world regardless of nationality. It is published four times a year in March, June, September and December. Other Pertanika series include Pertanika Journal of Tropical Agricultural Science (JTAS), and Pertanika Journal of Science & Technology (JST).

JSSH aims to develop as a pioneer journal for the social sciences with a focus on emerging issues pertaining to the social and behavioural sciences as well as the humanities. Areas relevant to the scope of the journal include Social Sciences - Accounting, anthropology, Archaeology and history, Architecture and habitat, Consumer and family economics, Economics, Education, Finance, Geography, Law, Management studies, Media and communication studies, Political sciences and public policy, Population studies, Psychology, Sociology, Technology management, Tourism; Humanities - Arts and culture, Dance, Historical and civilisation studies, Language and Linguistics, Literature, Music, Philosophy, Religious studies, Sports.

The journal publishes original academic articles dealing with research on issues of worldwide relevance. The journals cater for scientists, professors, researchers, post-docs, scholars and students who wish to promote and communicate advances in the fields of Social Sciences & Humanities research.

Website: http://www.pertanika.upm.edu.my/

The papers are available from the following links: http://bit.ly/1efL8J4

For more information about the journal, contact:

The Chief Executive Editor (UPM Journals)
Head, Journal Division, UPM Press
Office of the Deputy Vice Chancellor (R&I)
IDEA Tower 2, UPM-MDTC Technology Centre
Universiti Putra Malaysia
43400 Serdang, Selangor
Malaysia.

Phone: +603 8947 1622 | +6016 217 4050
Email: nayan@upm.my

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