− Presentations Include Updated Trial Data and Results from Additional Analyses in Crizotinib-Refractory ALK+ Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer –

− Data Highlight Takeda’s Strengthened Oncology Business and Diversification of Pipeline into Solid Tumors –

CAMBRIDGE, Mass. & OSAKA, Japan -Thursday, September 28th 2017 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited (TSE: 4502) today announced that the company will present four company-sponsored abstracts, including one oral presentation, at the 18th World Conference on Lung Cancer (WCLC) of the International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer (IASLC), October 15-18, in Yokohama, Japan. Presentations at this year’s meeting will highlight Takeda’s progress in developing ALUNBRIGTM (brigatinib), an anaplastic lymphoma kinase (ALK) inhibitor in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). As part of a deep commitment to advancing research and serving ... Read more »

OLATHE, Kan. -Wednesday, September 27th 2017 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN), today announced the vívofit jr. 2 activity tracker1 for kids with Disney, Star Wars and Marvel-themed bands and mobile app adventures. Featuring designs of kids’ favorite characters including Minnie Mouse, BB-8TM and Marvel Avengers, each band theme offers a corresponding mobile app adventure where children can complete missions to advance in the journey and unlock new character step icons, with the help of their parents, by achieving 60 minutes of activity every day. This exciting collaboration leverages kids’ favorite characters, encouraging children to be active, and ultimately shaping habits for lifelong health and fitness.

“The vívofit jr. 2 is all about making fitness fun for kids, instilling at a young age the joy of leading an active lifestyle,” said Cliff Pemble, Garmin president and CEO. &ldqu ... Read more »

This hands-free tourism service gives foreign tourists more freedom to explore Japan

TOKYO & OSAKA, Japan -Wednesday, September 27th 2017 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- JTB Corporation, Panasonic Corporation and Yamato Holdings Co., Ltd. today announced they have started offering "LUGGAGE-FREE TRAVEL" (trademark registered) on August 8 outside Japan in the run-up to its service launch early next year in Japan. This service supporting hands-free tourism in Japan is designed to make travel in Japan easier and more enjoyable for travelers from abroad by eliminating the hassle of hauling their luggage around. The three companies work together in offering this service, as Japan expects the number of inbound tourists to reach 40 million by 2020. They also started recruiting agencies to handle this service today.

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MATSAPHA, Swaziland -Wednesday, September 27th 2017 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- The AIDS Healthcare Foundation has officially launched its fifth Clinic in Swaziland -Matsapha Comprehensive Healthcare Clinic, in partnership with the Swaziland Ministry of Health and the Matsapha Town Council. The launch of the clinic signaled the commencement of celebratory activities to mark AHF’s 10 year anniversary in the Kingdom of Swaziland.

Speaking at the colourful ceremony, Dr. Nduduzo Dube, AHF Swaziland Country Program Manager, shared AHF’s journey and achievements since it first expanded its services to the Kingdom, in 2007.

“In August 2007, AHF established its first ART clinic in Manzini: Lamvelase Help Centre. This was done in close partnership with the Ministry Of Health, Manzini City Council and other notable partners. The clinic was initially meant to cater for the working class population in urban Manzini, however, due to t ... Read more »

 Software-as-a-service provider takes steps to expand its leadership position in the cannabis market by master leasing 400,000 square feet of distribution space in key locations across the U.S.

SEATTLE -Wednesday, September 27th 2017 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- düber Technologies Inc., a software-as-a-service (SaaS) provider serving the cannabis industry, today announced it has signed a $50 million funding agreement with Vacone Real Estate for the acquisition, fit out and master lease for 15 cannabis distribution centers in Washington, Oregon, California, Nevada and Arizona.

The deal will allow düber to expand operations to include 400,000 square feet of distribution space that will form the basis of the düber unified distribution technology platform.

“At düber, we see an unmet market opportunity for cannabis producers, processors and retailers in key parts of the country,” said Glenn Ballman, founder of düber. &ld ... Read more »

SAN FRANCISCO-Wednesday, September 27th 2017 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Andersen Global is proud to announce the establishment of a Senior Advisory Council, a group of ten diverse Partners and Managing Directors from member firms and collaborating ... Read more »

Partnership Follows Investment in CAA by China’s Leading Media and Entertainment Fund, CMC 

LOS ANGELES & SINGAPORE -Wednesday, September 27th 2017 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Creative Artists Agency (CAA), the world’s leading entertainment and sports agency, announced today that Temasek, the Singapore-headquartered investment company with a net portfolio value of close to US$200 billion and significant experience in the media and technology sector, has made an investment in CAA. The strategic investment will be used as capital to further CAA’s tremendous growth, including through acquisitions, and follows this year’s investment by China’s leading media and entertainment fund, CMC, alongside Fubon Group, including Taiwan Mobile. TPG Capital retains its majority position in CAA.

“As one the most successful and sophisticated investors in the world, Temasek provides an extraordinary level of insight and resources ... Read more »