[By NBC-1TV H. J Yook]Descartes Systems Group (Nasdaq:DSGX) (TSX:DSG), the global leader in uniting logistics-intensive businesses in commerce, announced that Radishbo-ya, a leading Japanese producer and distributor of fresh, organic vegetables to homes and supermarkets, has deployed Descartes Route Planner and Descartes Mobile for Android. Radishbo-ya is using the solution to improve its delivery capabilities and more efficiently capture customer information. The software-as-a-service (SaaS) solution was implemented, and is being hosted, by CTC, a Descartes ‘United By Design’ partner in Japan
[By NBC-1TV H. J Yook]One Spear Entertainment announced the launch of ShaqDown today at the opening of the 2013 International CES, the world’s largest consumer electronics show. ShaqDown is a 2D, side scrolling beat ’em up game available on iOS and Android. The game was developed by award-winning game studio Hiptic Games. ShaqDown is set in a dystopian future where mankind has been mostly wiped out by a zombie outbreak. Years passed, and, just when the world thought the zombies had died out and mankind had won, the virus that caused the outbreak mutated and created a new form of evil -- the Mu
[By NBC-1TV H. JYook]Riva Financial Systems Limited today announced the global deployment of its Riva Transfer Agent (“Riva TA”) software solution across Franklin Templeton Investments' international transfer agency operations. “We are very pleased to announce that Franklin Templeton has successfully converted its international transfer agency operations to Riva's software, marking the culmination of a project that is unprecedented in terms of scale and complexity,” said Ghassan Hakim, CEO of Riva Financial Systems. The deployment of Riva TA marks the realization of Franklin Templeton's long-t
[By NBC-1TV H. J Yook]The pound has held its ground in forex markets today (January 9th) as the UK's trade deficit is reported to have narrowed in November 2012. According to the Office for National Statistics, the 30-day period saw a slight shrinkage to 3.5 billion from October's 3.7 billion, as trade shifts away from the European Union (EU), with goods export volumes sliding compared to the previous year, while exports in the rest of the world increased. There was a deficit of 9.2 billion on products which was partially offset by an approximate surplus of 5.7 billion on services. In the thre
[By NBC-1TV H. J Yook]City Index Asia - The Japanese government is set to announce some 12 trillion yen ( 83.6 billion) in stimulus measures in a bid to boost the nation's ailing economy. This is according to articles published in Kyodo News and the Yomiuri newspaper, which reported the figure for extra spending in the financial year through to March 2013 and prime minister Shinzo Abe told business chiefs earlier today (January 7th) that he is looking to implement measures this week. Japan -- which is the world‘s third-largest economy -- is in recession and this programme of stimulus may help
[By NBC-1TV H. J Yook]Celebrating the 200th anniversary of Citi, Citibank Korea Inc. offers special interest rate of up to 4.5%p.a.(before tax) to customers newly opening ‘Very Smart A+ Account’ by the end of January. The interest rates for ‘Very Smart A+ Account’ vary by the deposit period of respective deposit transaction. The interest rate of 0.1%p.a.(before tax) is applied for the deposit period of 1~30 days, 4.5%p.a.(before tax) for 31~91 days, and 2.75%p.a.(before tax) for after 91 days. The interest rate corresponding to the deposit period is applied to the daily closing balance of resp
[By NBC-1TV H. J Yook]Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., a world leader in advanced semiconductor solutions, today redefined the story of consumer electronics from its perspective beneath the surface of mobile devices at the 2013 International CES keynote address. Dr. Stephen Woo, president of System LSI Business, Device Solutions Division, Samsung Electronics, shared the company’s vision of “Mobilizing Possibility,” highlighting the role of components as the engine behind innovation across the mobile landscape. The keynote event illustrated possibilities that Samsung envisions offering through it
[By NBC-1TV H. J Yook]Speaking at the International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, Havis Kwon, President and CEO of the LG Electronics’ Home Entertainment Company, outlined the company’s vision for the upcoming year and expressed confidence in LG’s ability to lead the next generation TV market. “2013 is an important year because for LG, it marks the beginning of a new TV era,” said Mr. Kwon. “With game-changing products such as the OLED TV and Ultra HD TV, we are in a strong position strategically to lead the industry. Delivery of our Ultra HD TV well before the competition and the im