Author: Andrew

The promo movie entitled “Take a Deep Breath in Hainan” appeared in New York’s Times Square again recently. As an international resort, Hainan once again shows tourists its charm in the “Crossroads of the World”.

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GreenRoam Limited, member of Taisys Holding Co. Ltd., announced today that its soft-SIM OTA download service would be available in North America, Europe, and Southeast Asia through its slimduet(R) app.

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– Nishi-Nippon Railroad Now Well Positioned to Provide Safer, Swifter Comprehensive International Logistics Services – Nishi-Nippon Railroad Co., Ltd. announced on February 2 that it was granted the “Authorized Logistics Operator” status on November 19, 2014, by Tokyo Customs under the Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) program. — Under the AEO program aimed at ensuring security and facilitating clearance procedures in international physical distribution, operators qualified as those meeting cargo security and compliance requirements are  authorized by the relevant customs superintendent to undergo easier and  simplified access to customs clearance procedures. — Nishi-Nippon Railroad was granted AEO’s “Authorized Warehouse Operator”  status in January…

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The Wi-SUN Alliance announced, today, completion of the ECHONET HAN profile specification.  This follows the success of the Wi-SUN Alliance Communications Profile for ECHONET Lite connection between Smart Meter and HEMS controller, adopted by TEPCO for its B Route Wireless.  ECHONET Lite, “Energy Conservation & Homecare Network”, has been specified by the ECHONET consortium and selected by METI for use in the HAN, ‘Home Area Network’, to enable efficient energy usage in people’s homes.

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Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings Ltd. announced Jan. 29 its special offers and hospitality services for foreigners shopping at the Mitsukoshi Ginza Store during the Chinese New Year’s spring festival period from Feb. 19, featuring special limited cosmetic sets, free gifts with purchases and a “jewelry bazaar.”

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While Sir Donald Bradman was the model of quiet diplomacy on the field, Sam Loxton was the polar opposite: a fierce and determined fighter who never gave an inch to Australia’s competitors. Their collaboration in the 1948 ‘Invincibles’ tour of England helped to shape Australia’s standing as the world’s greatest cricketing nation.

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