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Southern Californian Wins Global Digital Creator Battles Championship

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Thursday, June 27, 2019

"paint.one Battles" is a new global sport: competitive visual storytelling where two artists go head-to-head in 20-minute battles based on a random two-word prompt to create the most compelling and entertaining digital art narrative, judged by a panel of experts and a worldwide viewing audience.

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  • "paint.one Battles" is a new global sport: competitive visual storytelling where two artists go head-to-head in 20-minute battles based on a random two-word prompt to create the most compelling and entertaining digital art narrative, judged by a panel of experts and a worldwide viewing audience.
  • Jones, from Irvine, CA, is a concept artist, art director, and educator, formerly of Activision Blizzard and SONY Studios.
  • Headquartered in Los Angeles, paint.one Battles ( www.paint.one ) runs an online global competition for digital creators: competitive visual storytelling based on a random two-word prompt with only 20-minutes to create the most compelling and entertaining digital art narrative.
  • Follow paint.one on Instagram @paint.onebattles
    The LIMITS World Grand Prix ( www.limits.jp ) is an annual digital creator battles championship featuring eight top international players competing against Japan's top eight in head-to-head, competitive visual storytelling.

China Embraces the Urgent Need for Climate Adaptation by Joining Forces with the Netherlands to Launch a Global Center on Adaptation Office in Beijing

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Thursday, June 27, 2019

With the launch of the first regional office of the Global Center on Adaptation in China, the two countries have agreed to work closely together to accelerate action on adaptation to support greater resilience and achieve the Sustainable Development Goals.

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  • With the launch of the first regional office of the Global Center on Adaptation in China, the two countries have agreed to work closely together to accelerate action on adaptation to support greater resilience and achieve the Sustainable Development Goals.
  • Prime Minister of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, Mark Rutte, said:
    "Much of the Netherlands lies below sea-level.
  • I am delighted that China will host the first regional office for the Global Center on Adaptation.
  • The Global Center on Adaptation manages the Global Commission on Adaptation.

China Embraces the Urgent Need for Climate Adaptation by Joining Forces with the Netherlands to Launch a Global Center on Adaptation Office in Beijing

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Thursday, June 27, 2019

With the launch of the first regional office of the Global Center on Adaptation in China, the two countries have agreed to work closely together to accelerate action on adaptation to support greater resilience and achieve the Sustainable Development Goals.

Key Points: 
  • With the launch of the first regional office of the Global Center on Adaptation in China, the two countries have agreed to work closely together to accelerate action on adaptation to support greater resilience and achieve the Sustainable Development Goals.
  • Prime Minister of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, Mark Rutte, said:
    "Much of the Netherlands lies below sea-level.
  • I am delighted that China will host the first regional office for the Global Center on Adaptation.
  • The Global Center on Adaptation manages the Global Commission on Adaptation.

Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo Offers Innovative Dining Experience

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Thursday, June 27, 2019

The Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo (KPH), one of Japans most prestigious international hotels located in Shinjuku, Tokyo is proud to announce its collaboration with NAKED Inc. , the creative production company, to host an innovative dining experience Candle Beer Night collaborated with NAKED until September 30 (Monday), 2019 at our All Day Dining Restaurant Jurin .

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  • The Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo (KPH), one of Japans most prestigious international hotels located in Shinjuku, Tokyo is proud to announce its collaboration with NAKED Inc. , the creative production company, to host an innovative dining experience Candle Beer Night collaborated with NAKED until September 30 (Monday), 2019 at our All Day Dining Restaurant Jurin .
  • Projection mapping, candle lighting and other features have been introduced in the 60 seat back area of Jurin to create a fantastical space for this extraordinary dinner experience for our guests to enjoy.
  • The Candles, the Light of Peoples Hearts content depicts scenes of guests enjoying the various services and experiences at our Hotel, with scenes of the West Shinjuku nightscape surrounding our hotel.
  • The Celebration content, which will be shown from July 12, includes images of champagne and presents highlighted by summertime fireworks.

ASV Holdings, Inc. Signs Definitive Merger Agreement With Yanmar Holdings

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Thursday, June 27, 2019

ASV Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: ASV), a leading provider of rubber-tracked compact track loaders (CTLs) and wheeled skid steer loaders (SSLs) in the compact construction equipment market, today announced that it has entered into a definitive merger agreement with an affiliate of Yanmar Holdings (Yanmar).

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  • ASV Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: ASV), a leading provider of rubber-tracked compact track loaders (CTLs) and wheeled skid steer loaders (SSLs) in the compact construction equipment market, today announced that it has entered into a definitive merger agreement with an affiliate of Yanmar Holdings (Yanmar).
  • Under the terms of the agreement, which been approved by both the ASV and Yanmar Boards of Directors, ASV stockholders will receive $7.05 in cash for each outstanding share of ASV common stock, for a total value of $70.7 million.
  • The ASV Board of Directors unanimously approved the agreement with Yanmar and recommends that ASV stockholders vote in favor of the transaction.
  • In conjunction with the Merger Agreement, a subsidiary of Terex Corporation (NYSE: TEX), which owns 34% of the outstanding shares of ASV, has entered into a stockholder voting agreement in support of the Merger.

World's Leading Automotive Headlight Manufacturer KOITO, and Magenta Venture Partners Invest $25M in Israeli Startup BrightWay Vision

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Thursday, June 27, 2019

The investment is made by the world's largest automotive headlight manufacturer, KOITO Manufacturing Co. of Japan, and Israeli Magenta Venture Partners.

Key Points: 
  • The investment is made by the world's largest automotive headlight manufacturer, KOITO Manufacturing Co. of Japan, and Israeli Magenta Venture Partners.
  • The system developed by BrightWay Vision enables imaging in poor visibility: darkness and harsh weather conditions - rain, snow and fog.
  • KOITO is a global leader in the development, production and marketing of automotive headlights and has conducted thoroughexperiments with BrightWay Vision's technology.
  • Joseph Gaspar, Chief Financial Officer at Elbit Systems, said: "We are pleased with the investment of KOITO and Magenta in BrightWay Vision.

Hoshino Resorts Opens HOSHINOYA Guguan in Taiwan on June 30th, 2019

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Thursday, June 27, 2019

The leading Japanese hotel management company Hoshino Resorts (CEO: Yoshiharu Hoshino) will open HOSHINOYA Guguan , a hot spring resort located in the suburbs of Taichung, Taiwan, on June 30th, 2019.

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  • The leading Japanese hotel management company Hoshino Resorts (CEO: Yoshiharu Hoshino) will open HOSHINOYA Guguan , a hot spring resort located in the suburbs of Taichung, Taiwan, on June 30th, 2019.
  • This is the first luxury hot spring resort established by Hoshino Resorts in Taiwan, utilizing the abundance of hot spring water and the topography of a valley surrounded by mountains.
  • This will also be the second overseas facility of the HOSHINOYA Brand, following HOSHINOYA Bali (Ubud, Bali Island, Indonesia).
  • Rebranded by Yoshiharu Hoshino in 1995 as Hoshino Resorts, it has expanded across Japan and currently operates 38 properties around Japan and abroad.

Takeda Announces the Publication of Its Annual Report on Form 20-F for FY2018

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Thursday, June 27, 2019

Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited (Takeda) ( TOKYO:4502/NYSE:TAK ) hereby announces that it has filed its Annual Report on Form 20-F for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2019 (the Annual Report) with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC).

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  • Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited (Takeda) ( TOKYO:4502/NYSE:TAK ) hereby announces that it has filed its Annual Report on Form 20-F for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2019 (the Annual Report) with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC).
  • Takeda filed the Annual Report with the SEC on June 27, 2019, and the Annual Report can be accessed on Takedas website at: https://www.takeda.com/investors/reports/sec-filings/ .
  • In addition, Takeda will also provide a hard copy of the Annual Report, which includes its most recent complete audited financial statements free of charge to any shareholder upon request.
  • Takeda focuses its R&D efforts on four therapeutic areas: Oncology, Gastroenterology (GI), Rare Diseases and Neuroscience.

New Headquarters Office "ITOKI TOKYO XORK" Opened

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Thursday, June 27, 2019

Itoki Corporation (Head office: Chuo-ku, Tokyo President: Yoshiro Hirai)(TOKYO:7972) started a new way of working on the theme of "FREE," in which workers themselves design their own way of working autonomously, "XORK Style".

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  • Itoki Corporation (Head office: Chuo-ku, Tokyo President: Yoshiro Hirai)(TOKYO:7972) started a new way of working on the theme of "FREE," in which workers themselves design their own way of working autonomously, "XORK Style".
  • As a unique feature, XORK has Mind fitness zone where you can concentrate to your mind in isolated environment from workplace.
  • A new headquarters office "ITOKI TOKYO XORK" was opened in Nihonbashi, Tokyo, on October 9, 2018.
  • ITOKI TOKYO XORK is showroom office which anyone can visit and feel XORK style.

5GAA Brings Together Key Actors to Share Advances on C-V2X Deployment in China at MWC Shanghai 2019

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Thursday, June 27, 2019

"5GAA is instrumental in supporting the implementation of C-V2X technology in different parts of the world including China.

Key Points: 
  • "5GAA is instrumental in supporting the implementation of C-V2X technology in different parts of the world including China.
  • Many voices from the business side also explained the details for C-V2X deployment on the roads and vehicles in China, to be followed in other regions.
  • However, China is not alone: 5GAA underlined its dedication to standardization, the eco-system and commercialisation of C-V2X in America, Europe, Japan and South Korea.
  • 5GAA is committed to helping define and develop the next generation of connected mobility for autonomous based on Cellular-V2X (C-V2X), the family of cellular technology-based communications.