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Leaders Course "How to Praise and Reprimand" Released for BISCUE App/e-Learning
"BISCUE App" and "BISCUE e-Learning", a business skills application and e-learning provided by the Shubiki Corporation of Japan has released a new course entitled "How to Praise and How to Reprimand," for smartphones, tablets and PCs in 7 languages. - November 19, 2014 - Shubiki Corporation
SATO Launches New Generation of Magellan PJM RFID Reader Series with Intelligent Self-Tuning Technology
SATO, a leader in barcode printing, labeling, and EPC/RFID solutions, announced today the launch of a new generation of the Magellan PJM1 RFID Desktop Reader Series. This new generation employs intelligent self-tuning technology that allows the RFID reader to automatically adjust its sensitivity to... - November 19, 2014 - SATO Global Business Services
Kyodo News Digital Announces Chinese Support for City-Cost iOS App
City-Cost iOS App now support Chinese; now available at App Store worldwide. - November 11, 2014 - Kyodo News Digital
Sompo Japan Nipponkoa Allies with NGOs/NPOs to Improve Security, Health, and Wellbeing in Communities Worldwide
Sompo Japan Nipponkoa Insurance Inc. is launching a community contribution project, which will expand the scope of the company’s existing biodiversity initiative, the SAVE JAPAN Project, to include the areas of “Security, Health and Wellbeing” and “Education and... - November 08, 2014 - Sompo Japan Nipponkoa Insurance Inc.
Stryker Europe Expands Its Deployment of SATO’s PJM RFID Solutions to Nordic Region
SATO, a leader in barcode printing, labeling, and EPC/RFID solutions, and Altrax Group, a leader in traceability solutions for the healthcare environment, Bristol, UK, co-announced today that Medical device manufacturer Stryker Europe has adopted SATO’s PJM* RFID solutions in their Swedish... - November 02, 2014 - SATO Global Business Services
Tally and Analysis of the Survey Explained by BISCUE App/e-Learning in 7 Languages
Shubiki Corporation, Japan's leading business content provider, has released a new course entitled "Tally and Analysis of the Questionnaire Survey Results" in 7 languages for its business skills application and e-learning, "BISCUE App" and "BISCUE e-Learning," for smartphones, tablets and PCs. - October 29, 2014 - Shubiki Corporation
SATO Looks to Yasuhiro Tanabe to Strengthen Global Presence
SATO, a leader in barcode printing, labeling, and EPC/RFID solutions, announced today the appointment of Mr. Yasuhiro Tanabe. Mr. Tanabe is tasked with facilitating SATO’s global expansion, and strengthening its presence in overseas markets. He will lead a team dedicated to business development, alliance building and portfolio management focused on meeting the needs of SATO’s growing numbers of customers and partners across the globe. - October 25, 2014 - SATO Global Business Services
The World Top 20 Education Poll’s Third Quarter Report: Korea Closes Gap on Japan
The World Top 20 Education Poll that monitors and ranks over 200 nation's education systems, 3rd Quarter Rankings shows Japan holds onto the top spot, by one point. - October 18, 2014 - New Jersey Minority Educational Development
SATO Taps Noriyasu Yamada to Lead Product Planning as CPO
SATO, a leader in barcode printing, labeling, and EPC/RFID solutions, announced today the appointment of Mr. Noriyasu Yamada to the position of Chief Product Planning Officer (CPO). As CPO, Mr. Yamada will lead a dedicated team focused on market analysis, product development and mid to long-term... - October 10, 2014 - SATO Global Business Services
Takano Chikko’s Factory-Direct Retail Store, "Takamura" Will Open in Kyoto Gion in October 2014
Takano Chikko Co., Ltd. is launching a new store, “Takamura,” which specializes in high quality wood and bamboo crafts, on October 16, 2014 in Gion, the central part of Kyoto. - September 29, 2014 - Takano Chikko Co., Ltd.
BISCUE App/e-Learning Explains Sales Telephone Etiquette in Japan in 7 Languages
"BISCUE App" and "BISCUE e-Learning," a business skills application and e-learning provided by the Shubiki Corporation of Japan has released a new course entitled "Sales Activities in Japan - Basics of Telephone Etiquette," for smartphones, tablets and PCs in 7 languages. - September 25, 2014 - Shubiki Corporation
Ontic Co., Ltd and Berkeley Capital Group Inc Announce Partnership for Global Clean Air Project
Ontic Co., Ltd, one of the leading providers of professional consulting services in Asia, has announced a Partnership with U.S. Based Berkeley Capital Group Inc, (BCG) the global enterprise applications, and private equity firm. The two companies will collaborate on joint sales opportunities, as... - September 06, 2014 - The Berkeley Capital Group
SATO’s PJM RFID Integrated Into Fantasy, World Leading Diamond ERP System
SATO, a leader in barcode printing, labeling, and EPC/RFID solutions, and GemBox RFID (Sydney, Australia), a provider of RFID stock-take-view solutions for diamond & gemstone cutters and dealers, co-announced today that SATO’s unique PJM[1] RFID technology has been integrated into Fantasy, world’s largest ERP System for diamonds by Rubinstein Software. - September 06, 2014 - SATO Global Business Services
Sompo Japan Nipponkoa Insurance, the Largest Single P&C Insurance Company in Japan Established
Sompo Japan Nipponkoa Insurance Inc., the largest single P&C insurance company in Japan, was established today. In conjunction with this establishment, the NKSJ Group has been rebranded as the Sompo Japan Nipponkoa Group. 1. Establishment of Sompo Japan Nipponkoa Insurance Inc. On September 1,... - September 05, 2014 - Sompo Japan Nipponkoa Insurance Inc.
“SAVE JAPAN Project” Enters Its Fourth Year: Sompo Japan and Nipponkoa Continues Protecting Biodiversity Throughout Japan
Sompo Japan Insurance Inc. and Nipponkoa Insurance Co., Ltd. will implement the SAVE JAPAN Project jointly from FY2013. - September 04, 2014 - Sompo Japan Nipponkoa Insurance Inc.
Leading-Edge Social Value Assessment of Biodiversity Program Released by Sompo Japan Nipponkoa
Sompo Japan Nipponkoa has joined with the Public Management and Social Strategy Institute and Social Impact Research in utilizing social return on investment ("SROI") analysis to calculate the social value of the biodiversity conservation activities. Sompo Japan Insurance Inc. and... - September 04, 2014 - Sompo Japan Nipponkoa Insurance Inc.
PGA Sompo Japan Insurance Launches First “Typhoon Guard" Insurance to Support Mitigating Climate Damage of Farmers in the Philippines
PGA Sompo Japan Insurance Inc., a subsidiary of Sompo Japan Insurance Inc. in the Philippines, will start selling “Typhoon Guard Insurance.” - September 04, 2014 - Sompo Japan Nipponkoa Insurance Inc.
BISCUE App/e-Learning Now Explains a Questionnaire Survey in 7 Languages
"BISCUE App" and "BISCUE e-Learning," a business skills application and e-learning provided by the Shubiki Corporation of Japan has released a new course entitled "How to Proceed with a Questionnaire Survey," for smartphones, tablets and PCs in 7 languages. - August 20, 2014 - Shubiki Corporation
PFM Trading Celebrates 10th Year of Operations
PFM Trading says that, in celebration of its 10th year of operation, it is to waive management fees for discretionary clients for a period of 3 months. - July 25, 2014 - PFM Trading, Inc.
SunFlare, a Leading Japanese Translation Firm, Launches a Dedicated Game Localization Website
SunFlare has launched a dedicated website for game related localization. The new website details the video game localization solutions, as well as technical translations and transcreation solutions that SunFlare has to offer. - July 24, 2014 - SunFlare Co., Ltd.
The Hopler Global Investment Group Starts Foreign Exchange Trading Operation Hong Kong, Asia
Good news for Hong Kong Dollar currency traders! The Hopler Global Investment Group will soon start its foreign exchange trading operation in Hong Kong. The trading service on forex trading will soon commence after a year of planning, according to the Managing Director of the Hopler Global... - July 21, 2014 - Hopler Global Investment Group
Nobuo Miyagi Appointed to New Position of Head of Business Development Office at SATO Holdings Corporation
SATO, a leader in barcode printing, labeling, and EPC/RFID solutions, announced the appointment of Mr. Nobuo Miyagi as Head of the Business Development Office at SATO Holdings Corporation. In this role, Mr. Miyagi will take overall responsibility for driving SATO’s M&A strategy from... - July 05, 2014 - SATO Global Business Services
Flat-Rate E-Learning "BISCUE LS Global" Released for Businesses with Japan
"BISCUE LS Global," the flat-rate libraries of e-learning and m-learning in 7 languages provided by the Shubiki Corporation of Japan, has been released to support Japan-related businesses that multinational corporations conduct throughout the world. - July 02, 2014 - Shubiki Corporation
SATO Launches Revolutionary Low Cost RFID Print & Verify System
SATO, a leader in barcode printing, labeling, and EPC/RFID solutions, announced today that SATO Vicinity Pty. Ltd. and SATO Healthcare Co., Ltd. have launched a new low cost RFID Print & Verify System featuring its unique PJM* RFID technology. - June 26, 2014 - SATO Global Business Services
How to Address People in Japan is Explained by BISCUE App in 7 Languages
Shubiki Corporation, Japan's leading business content provider, has released the course entitled "Business Manners in Japan - Addressing Someone" in 7 languages for its business skills application "BISCUE App." - June 18, 2014 - Shubiki Corporation
SGS Announces Acquisition of RF Technologies Ltd. in Japan
SGS is pleased to announce the acquisition of RF Technologies Ltd., in Yokohama, Japan. - June 13, 2014 - SGS
SATO Signs Master Service Agreement with Fonterra
SATO, a leader in barcode printing, labeling, and EPC/RFID solutions, announced today that it has signed a Master Service Agreement (MSA) with Fonterra Cooperative Group Limited, a leading global dairy company based in New Zealand, to provide supplies, services, and support for barcode systems in... - June 06, 2014 - SATO Global Business Services
NOT SO BAD Launched Free Online Tournament Bracket Generator on 1 June 2014
NOT SO BAD, an Tokyo based web startup announced that they launched the English version of its new web service "THE TOURNAMENT," free online tournament bracket generator on 1 June 2014. - June 05, 2014 - NOT SO BAD
Introduction to Inventory Control Released by BISCUE App in 7 Languages
Shubiki Corporation has released the course entitled "Introduction to Inventory Control" in 7 languages for its business skills application "BISCUE App" for smartphones and tablets. - June 04, 2014 - Shubiki Corporation
BISCUE App Now Provides Courses for Financial Statements in 7 Languages
"BISCUE App," a business skills application provided by the Shubiki Corporation of Japan has released a new in-app course entitled "Introduction to Financial Statements," for smartphones and tablets in 7 languages. - May 21, 2014 - Shubiki Corporation
Plusadd, Inc. Releases iOS App "Piano by Plusadd" -18 Playable Instruments and Chord Button for Easy Accompaniment
Plusadd, Inc. (Headquarters: Kawasaki, Kanagawa prefecture; President: Hiroyuki Koike) announces the release of new iOS app, “Piano by plusadd” (www.plus-add.com/piano/) . - May 19, 2014 - Piascore, Inc.
“Sompo Japan and Nipponkoa’s Smiles Delivering Troupe!” Sends Out Encouragement to Children in a Disaster-Hit Area
On March 16th and 17th, Sompo Japan Insurance Inc. and Nipponkoa Insurance Co., Ltd. hosted puppet shows jointly with the NPO Aichi Puppetry Center in a disaster-hit area, Kamaishi City, Iwate Prefecture. The shows drew an audience of approximately 120 people, mainly children with their parents. - May 18, 2014 - Sompo Japan Nipponkoa Insurance Inc.
Maria Olcese Appointed to New Position of Executive Officer of SATO Holdings Corporation
SATO, a leader in barcode printing, labeling, and EPC/RFID solutions, announced the appointment of Ms. Maria Olcese to the position of Executive Officer in SATO Holdings Corporation where she will be managing the South American market, one of the key regions for strategic growth from a newly formed subsidiary. - May 13, 2014 - SATO Global Business Services
Over 18,000 People Have Taken Part in “SAVE JAPAN Project” by Sompo Japan and Nipponkoa
Sompo Japan Insurance Inc. and Nipponkoa Insurance Co., Ltd. have held a grand total of 325 events over three years starting in FY2011 as part of their SAVE JAPAN Project, in which more than 18,000 people have taken part. - May 03, 2014 - Sompo Japan Nipponkoa Insurance Inc.
“nanapi” Japan's Industry Leader in How-To Media, Releases Inspirational Media "Ignition"
The Japanese technology company, nanapi, which operates a media base with 20 million monthly users, released "Media for Inspiration and Motivation 'Ignition'". - May 03, 2014 - nanapi Inc.
Hawk Trade Atkinson to Accelerate Regenoderm Human Trials
Hawk Trade says that Christopher Atkinson, who recently joined the advisory board at Gerontology Solutions has begun acceleration of trial for a key therapy. - April 20, 2014 - Hawk Trade
Business Communication in Japan is Introduced by BISCUE App in 7 Languages
Shubiki Corporation, Japan's leading business content provider, has released the course entitled "Business Skills in Japan - How to Use E-mails" in 7 languages for its business skills application "BISCUE App." - April 17, 2014 - Shubiki Corporation
BISCUE App Releases New Courses About Portfolio Management in 7 Languages
"BISCUE App", a business skills application provided by the Shubiki Corporation of Japan has released a new in-app course entitled "Portfolio Management", for smartphones and tablets in 7 languages. - April 09, 2014 - Shubiki Corporation
Hawk Trade to Grant Further Funds for Hip Joint Breakthrough
Hawk Trade portfolio standout Nanotec Industries has been granted additional funds to develop a lifetime hip replacement unit. - April 06, 2014 - Hawk Trade
Hawk Trade Reports Nanotec Industries Unveils Patient Monitoring Technology
Nanotec Industries has unveiled a new nano-based technology that could revolutionize the way in which medical patients are monitored. - April 04, 2014 - Hawk Trade
Working Hours in Japan is Explained by BISCUE App in 7 Languages
Shubiki Corporation has released the course entitled "Personnel Management System in Japan - Working Hours" in 7 languages for its business skills application "BISCUE App". - April 02, 2014 - Shubiki Corporation
Hawk Trade Secures Funding and Development Capital for Nanotec Industries
Nanotec Industries successfully negotiates funding for development of nano-sized treatment and imaging delivery device facility through Hawk Trade. - April 02, 2014 - Hawk Trade
Hawk Trade Secures Seed Capital for Gerontology Solutions
Gerontology Solutions has won substantial development funding after delighting investors with exceptional results from animal testing of new treatment. - March 30, 2014 - Hawk Trade
Sompo Japan Named as One of the World's Most Ethical Companies for Fourth Year in a Row
Sompo Japan Insurance, Inc. (President： Kengo Sakurada; hereinafter, “Sompo Japan”) was selected as one of the Ethisphere 2014 World’s Most Ethical Companies as announced on March 20, 2014. About Ethisphere World’s Most Ethical Companies The Ethisphere Institute is... - March 28, 2014 - Sompo Japan Nipponkoa Insurance Inc.
Hawk Trade to Provide Further Development Funding
Hawk Trade will provide additional development capital to top performer to build on its counter-senescence product and solution portfolio. - March 28, 2014 - Hawk Trade
Martini Tech Starts to Offer GaN Deposition Service by MOCVD
Martini Tech starts to offer GaN deposition service on sapphire substrates by MOCVD deposition. - March 26, 2014 - Martini Tech Inc
SATO Continues to Strengthen Global Healthcare Business with Establishment of New Company
SATO, a leader in barcode printing, labeling, and EPC/RFID solutions, announced today the establishment of SATO Healthcare Co., Ltd., a new business formed with the aim of becoming a “one-stop” company for hospitals, medical organizations and healthcare businesses seeking to improve... - March 22, 2014 - SATO Global Business Services
BISCUE App Now Provides Courses for Risk Management in 7 Languages
"BISCUE App", a business skills application provided by the Shubiki Corporation of Japan has released a new in-app course entitled "Introduction to Risk Management", for smartphones and tablets in 7 languages. - March 19, 2014 - Shubiki Corporation
SATO Launches CL4NX, a Truly Universal and Game-Changing Thermal Printer, Celebrating 33 Years of Innovation as the Barcode Printing Pioneer
SATO, a leader in barcode printing, labeling, and EPC/RFID solutions, announced today their revolutionary, new CL4NX series of industrial thermal barcode printers, capitalizing on their 33 years of innovation and expertise as the pioneer in thermal barcode printing since 1981. The CL4NX is... - March 19, 2014 - SATO Global Business Services
Appirits Released Its Hybrid Card & Simulation Game Shikihime Garden
Shikihime Garden is an interesting combination of simulation and card-based gameplay which was first developed and published by Appirits Inc. in Japan in February 2013 and since then gained certain popularity and positive feedback. Lately Appirits Inc. has launched the game’s English version... - March 13, 2014 - Appirits Inc.