Economy of Asia

Daniel Tu joins autonomous_ID

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Sunday, August 19, 2018
Economy of China, Charoen Pokphand Group, Ping An Insurance, Business, Economy of Asia

OTTAWA, Aug. 19, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -Daniel Tu, former group chief innovation officer of Ping An Insurance (Group) Company of China Ltd, has joined the Ottawa-based technology group autonomous_ID as executive advisor to the chairman, Todd Gray.

Key Points: 
  • OTTAWA, Aug. 19, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -Daniel Tu, former group chief innovation officer of Ping An Insurance (Group) Company of China Ltd, has joined the Ottawa-based technology group autonomous_ID as executive advisor to the chairman, Todd Gray.
  • Mr. Tu drove rapid growth through innovation and technology at Ping An, China's largest insurance company.
  • "I've had long runs as a senior executive and CEO leading companies over my career," says Tu.
  • Prior to Ping An, Daniel led a listed financial services company with over 4,000 employees and a combined annual revenue of $5 billion.

STT GDC honored with Frost & Sullivan's 2018 Asia-Pacific Data Center Services Competitive Strategy, Innovation, and Leadership Award

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Thursday, August 16, 2018
ST Telemedia, STT, Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts, Economy of Asia

SINGAPORE, Aug. 16,2018 /PRNewswire/ --STT GDC received the 2018 Asia-Pacific Data Center Services Competitive Strategy, Innovation, and Leadership Award from Frost & Sullivan at its annual ICT Awards held on 15 August in Singapore at the Shangri-La Hotel.

Key Points: 
  • SINGAPORE, Aug. 16,2018 /PRNewswire/ --STT GDC received the 2018 Asia-Pacific Data Center Services Competitive Strategy, Innovation, and Leadership Award from Frost & Sullivan at its annual ICT Awards held on 15 August in Singapore at the Shangri-La Hotel.
  • This has led to it helping to drive significant business growth in the process whilst providing value for its clients and partners.
  • The multipronged competitive strategy and focus on differentiation to achieve customer acquisition have earned STT GDC Frost & Sullivan's 2018 Asia-Pacific Data Center Services Competitive Strategy, Innovation, and Leadership Award."
  • www.frost.com
    ST Telemedia Global Data Centres (STT GDC) is a fast-growing data centre provider headquartered in Singapore.

STT GDC honored with Frost & Sullivan's 2018 Asia-Pacific Data Center Services Competitive Strategy, Innovation, and Leadership Award

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Thursday, August 16, 2018
ST Telemedia, STT, Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts, Economy of Asia

SINGAPORE, Aug. 16,2018 /PRNewswire/ --STT GDC received the 2018 Asia-Pacific Data Center Services Competitive Strategy, Innovation, and Leadership Award from Frost & Sullivan at its annual ICT Awards held on 15 August in Singapore at the Shangri-La Hotel.

Key Points: 
  • SINGAPORE, Aug. 16,2018 /PRNewswire/ --STT GDC received the 2018 Asia-Pacific Data Center Services Competitive Strategy, Innovation, and Leadership Award from Frost & Sullivan at its annual ICT Awards held on 15 August in Singapore at the Shangri-La Hotel.
  • This has led to it helping to drive significant business growth in the process whilst providing value for its clients and partners.
  • The multipronged competitive strategy and focus on differentiation to achieve customer acquisition have earned STT GDC Frost & Sullivan's 2018 Asia-Pacific Data Center Services Competitive Strategy, Innovation, and Leadership Award."
  • www.frost.com
    ST Telemedia Global Data Centres (STT GDC) is a fast-growing data centre provider headquartered in Singapore.

Chinese online music service NetEase Cloud Music signs master recordings license agreement with Japanese label KING RECORDS

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Thursday, August 2, 2018
Economy of China, NetEase, Anime, Economy of Asia, NetEase Music

HANGZHOU, China, Aug. 2, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- NetEase Cloud Music, the popular Chinese online music platform owned by leading Chinese internet company NetEase, Inc., has announced a master recordings licensing partnership with long-established Japanese label KING RECORDS.

Key Points: 
  • HANGZHOU, China, Aug. 2, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- NetEase Cloud Music, the popular Chinese online music platform owned by leading Chinese internet company NetEase, Inc., has announced a master recordings licensing partnership with long-established Japanese label KING RECORDS.
  • Most importantly, NetEase Cloud Music has already established its strong interest in Japanese music and developed advantages in terms of the management of the music portfolios.
  • Zhu Yiwen, CEO of NetEase Cloud Music, said that young Chinese fans have become big followers of Japanese music, especially the anime genre.
  • NetEase Cloud Music will join hands with KING RECORDS to further diversify Japanese music genres and widen the availability of Japanese music to Chinese audiences, with a focus on anime, driving their popularity among Chinese fans.

Local Toy Company Volunteers Bring Toys & Smiles To Kids In Need

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Wednesday, July 25, 2018
Play, Toy, VTech, Tomy, Learning, Economy of Hong Kong, Economy of Asia

Local toy companies, including Learning Resources, PlayMonster, Radio Flyer, TOMY, and VTech, among others, participated in the event, which was held at Guaranteed Rate Field.

Key Points: 
  • Local toy companies, including Learning Resources, PlayMonster, Radio Flyer, TOMY, and VTech, among others, participated in the event, which was held at Guaranteed Rate Field.
  • Companies either donated toys, sponsored an activity station, or sent company volunteers, who handed out toys and led activities for nearly 200 children in attendance.
  • Volunteers also filled gift bags with hundreds of additional toys to be distributed to foster children in the coming weeks.
  • More than 13,000 toys were donated for this event by generous manufacturers, retailers, and distributors to TTF's Toy Bank .

BBK Educational Electronics Corporation Ltd. Selects QuickLogic EOS S3 SoC for New Voice-enabled Tablets

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Wednesday, July 25, 2018
Economy of China, BBK Electronics, FinePix S3 Pro, S3, Tablet computer, Telecommunications equipment, Economy of Asia

Through its use of QuickLogic's EOS S3 SoC, EEBBK has delivered an always-on / always-listening voice interface with trigger-word recognition and extended battery life in its new flagship S3 Pro and entry level H20 tablets.

Key Points: 
  • Through its use of QuickLogic's EOS S3 SoC, EEBBK has delivered an always-on / always-listening voice interface with trigger-word recognition and extended battery life in its new flagship S3 Pro and entry level H20 tablets.
  • The EOS S3 voice and sensor processing SoC and its associated development tools, IP and reference designs are available now.
  • The EEBBK S3 Pro and H20 educational tablets are available now at kiosks and retail outlets across China.
  • About BBK Educational Electronics Corporation Ltd.
    BBK Educational Electronics was established in Dongguan, Guangdong Province in 1995.The company is committed to bringing convenience and progress to learners, and always adheres to its core value of integrity.

Hanergy Kick-starts its CSR Project, 'Lighting Africa' in Tanzania

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Tuesday, July 24, 2018
Hanergy, Economy of China, Dar es Salaam, Kagera Region, Kagera, Science and technology in China, Economy of Asia

Theevent had a fully lit Humbrella demonstrationthat waswitnessed by: Minister of International Department of Communist Party of China, Song Tao, President of Tanzania China Friendship Association, Hon.

Key Points: 
  • Theevent had a fully lit Humbrella demonstrationthat waswitnessed by: Minister of International Department of Communist Party of China, Song Tao, President of Tanzania China Friendship Association, Hon.
  • Dr. Salim.A.Salim, Hanergy Kenya Sales Directors Li Chuan and Zhang Xu, and over 700 local residents from Kagera Region along with teachers and pupils from the Oysterbay Primary School in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
  • Donating the Humbrella, a path-breaking product from Hanergy, Mr. Li Chuan, Hanergy Kenya, Country Sales Director, said "At Hanergy, we're steadfast to ensure the all-round development of Africa.
  • Hanergy, the world's largest clean energy company, has a comprehensive clean energy solution, covering hydro-power, wind-power, and solar power.

Asahi Marusan Management reports Baidu stock poised to rise after stronger advertising returns

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Tuesday, July 17, 2018
Marusan Shōten, Baidu, Asahi, Economy of China, World Wide Web, Economy of Asia

TOKYO, July 17, 2018 /PRNewswire/ - According to Asahi Marusan Management , the Chinese Internet search giant Baidu is set for an upturn in revenue with the recent boost to its news feed advertising.

Key Points: 
  • TOKYO, July 17, 2018 /PRNewswire/ - According to Asahi Marusan Management , the Chinese Internet search giant Baidu is set for an upturn in revenue with the recent boost to its news feed advertising.
  • Asahi Marusan Management on Monday increased its rating on shares of the Beijing-based company from sector weight to overweight.
  • "AMM's upgrade is based on a change in the outlook for Baidu Core business prospects in the near to midterm" Asahi Marusan Management Head of Corporate Trading Scott Elliot said in a note to clients.
  • About:Asahi Marusan Management is a private wealth management company that provides access to the global financial markets for both corporate and private clients.

Sogou Announces Resignation of Chief Operating Officer

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Monday, June 25, 2018
Internet search engines, Sogou, Economy of China, World Wide Web, Pinyin, Sogo, Economy of Asia

BEIJING, June 25, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Sogou Inc. ("Sogou" or the "Company") (NYSE: SOGO), an innovator in search and a leader in China's internet industry, today announced that Dr. Liyun Ru, the Company's Chief Operating Officer, has resigned, effective June 30, 2018, to pursue other opportunities.

Key Points: 
  • BEIJING, June 25, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Sogou Inc. ("Sogou" or the "Company") (NYSE: SOGO), an innovator in search and a leader in China's internet industry, today announced that Dr. Liyun Ru, the Company's Chief Operating Officer, has resigned, effective June 30, 2018, to pursue other opportunities.
  • Dr. Ru will remain an advisor to Sogou until June 30, 2019, to ensure a smooth transition.
  • "It has been a privilege to work for Sogou, one of the most innovative companies involved in search and AI today," said Dr. Liyun Ru.
  • Sogou has a wide range of innovative products and services, including the Sogou Input Method, which is the largest Chinese language input software for both mobile and PC.