SINGAPORE, Aug 30 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- A.M. Best has commented that the Financial Strength Rating of A (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “a” of First Capital Insurance Limited (First Capital) (Singapore) remain unchanged following the recent announcement that the company will be acquired.
Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Company, Limited will acquire a 97.7% stake in First Capital from Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited. Funding for the acquisition is expected to come from cash-on-hand. First Capital’s day-to-day operations are likely to continue as normal in the near term. mrem.bernama.com/viewsm.php?idm=29918
0 Comments
PUTRAJAYA, Aug 30 (Bernama) -- A scholarship agreement between Clinical Research Malaysia (CRM), Ministry of Health (MOH) and the National Pharmaceutical Regulatory Agency (NPRA) officers for Phase 1 Training was signed today.
CRM, in a statement said, it was sponsoring two NPRA regulatory officers, Tang Sia Chin and Nur Atiqah Kamal Rodin, to pursue postgraduate studies at Manchester University, United Kingdom (UK) in September 2017. It said upon completion of the one-year course, Tang and Nur Atiqah would be awarded the Masters in Experimental Cancer Medicine. “During the course, both candidates will work within a leading Phase 1 cancer clinical trial unit and will learn the details of designing and delivering Phase 1 clinical studies, as well as understanding the pre-clinical data required before a clinical programme can commence,” it said. CRM said the sponsorship had taken CRM’s Phase 1 Realization Project (P1RP) to the next level in its effort to develop a complete clinical research ecosystem in Malaysia. “Malaysia’s involvement in all phases of drug development enables the transfer of knowledge and technologies to Malaysians as many of these trials test cutting-edge treatment and technologies,”it said. MHIET RECEIVES ORDER FOR 147 DIESEL GENSETS TO SERVE AS STAND-ALONE POWER SYSTEMS IN INDONESIA30/8/2017 -- Units Destined for 22 Districts on Kalimantan and Sulawesi --
TOKYO, Aug 30 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Engine & Turbocharger, Ltd. (MHIET), a Group company of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) (TOKYO:7011), has received an order for 147 units of its MGS Series gensets, the core lineup in the company’s diesel power plant offerings, from PT PLN (Persero), a state-owned electricity provider in Indonesia. The gensets are to serve as stand-alone power systems, a mode of power supply especially useful in Indonesia, a country comprising thousands of islands. Plans call for the units to progressively go into service in 22 districts of Kalimantan and Sulawesi by mid-2018. http://mrem.bernama.com/viewsm.php?idm=29930 SHANGHAI, Aug 29 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- IE expo Guangzhou 2017, South China’s leading environmental technology expo for water, waste, air and soil, will open on September 20-22 at China Import & Export Fair Complex, Guangzhou, China. Presented by IE expo and Guangdong Association of Environmental Protection Industry, IE expo Guangzhou was admitted as a formal member of IFAT in 2016 and is committed to building a trade platform with high quality and professionalism in the environment sector targeting South China and Southeastern Asia markets.
This year, with an exhibition area of 30,000m2, it is expected to attract over 30,000 professional purchasers and 450 exhibitors displaying products and technologies in 15 categories including water & sewage treatment, water distribution & sewers, sponge city technologies & products, waterbody protection, refuse management & recycling, air purification & cleaning, noise reduction & sound insulation, soil & groundwater remediation, etc. In addition, the Innovation Technology Conference, which comprises the main forum and multiple summits and seminars focusing on various issues like South China Water Pollution Prevention & Control, Guangdong Key Industries Volatile Organic Compound (VOCs) Control & Monitoring Technology, Environmental Sanitation Development, Environmental Investment & Financing Innovation Policy, etc. will also be held to discuss a wide range of topics and share insights on the latest development and trend in the environment sector. In particular, three business matchmaking meetings and an international B2B meeting will be arranged to attract delegations from Southeast Asia, Europe, North America, South America and Africa. mrem.bernama.com/viewsm.php?idm=29915 Compass Offices introduces a workplace where workstyle meets lifestyle in the heart of Singapore’s CBD
SINGAPORE, Aug 29 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Compass Offices today announced the expansion and redesign of its flexible workspace at Singapore Land Tower with the addition of a second floor featuring purposefully-built serviced offices, breakout and co-working spaces – a new concept that will be implemented into all Compass’s workspaces across APAC. Located in the heart of Singapore’s Central Business District, over 660 workstations will occupy the 19th and 30th floors of the Singapore Land Tower. This new concept of office and co-working offers modern, functional and inspiring spaces combined with cutting edge IT and executive services, making the difference from other more informal spaces. By providing everything from flexible workspaces, mail handling, professional services, advanced IT&T, plus multi-functional work areas catering to a mix of workstyles, Compass clients will be able to keep overheads to a minimum, while focusing on growing their businesses. “The decision to expand and re-imagine our centre was a logical step in our business growth strategy,” said Andrew Chung, CEO of Compass Offices. “The area is rich with innovation and diverse talent giving us the opportunity to further increase our ability to service current and future clients.” Going beyond Wi-Fi and free coffee, professional, personal and social gains come as added bonuses that are more advantageous to the way Compass Clients approach business and success. The new business environments spanning two floors are not only stimulating, inspiring, and fun, but will also lead to new business collaborations and increased levels of productivity and income as a result of being part of an expanding business network. Singapore Land Tower is located next to Raffles Place surrounded by boutiques and luxury retail stores, flagship hotels, art galleries, restaurants and night life. All this contributes to the area's dynamic character meaning that you’re always a stone’s throw away from the best social and business options that Singapore has to offer. About Compass Offices Compass Offices is a dynamic community of industries and skill sets, connected by a collaborative mindset, supportive attitude and entrepreneurial spirit. Our clientele includes growing start-ups, entrepreneurs, independent professionals and enterprise teams. Founded in 2009, Compass Offices has grown to over 30 centres with a network of more than 10,000 workstations in eight cities. Contacts Compass Offices Brian King, +852-3975-2656 [email protected] Source: Compass Offices |
Archives
April 2023
|