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Shiseido Announces Jennifer Connelly as the New Global Spokesperson for the Shiseido Future Solution LX Line

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TOKYO, Feb. 3, 2012 /PRNewswire-AsiaNet/ -- As Shiseido Co., Ltd. celebrates its 140th anniversary, the company announced that it has signed Academy Award-winning actress, Jennifer Connelly, who previously represented the company in Asia. Connelly will be the namesake brand's global spokesperson and face of its highly acclaimed premium skincare line Future Solution LX. Connelly's first advertising campaign as global spokesperson will debut this fall.

Malaysia Hosts 15th Asian Sailing Championships 2012

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 3 (Bernama) -- Pulau Langkawi, Kedah is all set to host the 15th Asian Sailing Championships, which gets underway on 17 to 25 February 2012. A total of 279 sailors from 24 nations in Asia will battle for the 14 classes in the Asian Championship titles. Among countries with the biggest contingents of sailors include hosts Malaysia (44), Singapore (44), Hong Kong (35), India (27) and China (18).

Jointly organized by the Malaysia Yachting Association (MYA) and Asian Sailing Federation at the National Sailing Centre, the Asian Sailing Championships will match hot favorites alongside relative newcomers to the class. To be eligible to compete, all sailors must be members of their National Federation.

Energy Efficiency Award 2012: Pioneers Wanted

AsiaNet 48225 BERLIN, Feb. 3 / PRNewswire-AsiaNet / -- International Prize Under the Patronage of German Federal Minister of Economics Rosler

Businesses from industry and production have until 4 May 2012 to apply for the international dena Energy Efficiency Award 2012. In order to participate in the competition, companies must have successfully implemented projects to increase energy efficiency in their own operations.

New Chairman Of The ExxonMobil Subsidiaries In Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 2 (Bernama) -- The ExxonMobil Subsidiaries in Malaysia today announced that Mr. J. Hunter Farris has replaced Mr. Hugh W.A. Thompson as the Chairman of the ExxonMobil Subsidiaries in Malaysia with effect from February 1. Mr. Thompson will remain as Chairman of Esso Malaysia Berhad, ExxonMobil Borneo Sdn Bhd and ExxonMobil Malaysia Sdn Bhd until transition efforts to change in control in these companies are completed, currently expected in April 2012.

Prior to his appointment, Mr. Farris was the Deputy Production Manager for ExxonMobil Exploration and Production Malaysia Inc.

BIFF & BIL 2012 Is Taking Thai Fashion Industry into the World Stage

AsiaNet 48202 BANGKOK, Feb. 2, 2012 /PRNewswire-Asia-AsiaNet/ -- Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP) of the Royal Thai Government, along with 15 of its associates and affiliates from the Thai fashion, textiles, and leather industries are more than ready to launch the Bangkok International Fashion Fair & Bangkok International Leather Fair 2012 (BIFF & BIL 2012) between June 27th - July 1st 2012. This event aims to support Thai fashion and leather goods industry, as well as introduces this local emerging industry to the world market.

Marsh: Asia Property Insurance Rates to Climb in 2012 for Disaster-Hit Areas

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SINGAPORE, Feb. 2, 2012 /PRNewswire-Asia-AsiaNet/ -- Other Lines Flat or Decreasing as Competition and Capacity Remain

Commercial insurance rates in Asia are expected to climb in regions affected by natural disasters following record insurance losses in 2011, according to a comprehensive report published today by Marsh. The report also predicts that as competition among insurers for market share in many other lines of insurance remains strong, rates will continue to decline.

Logicalis Launches New Operation in Indonesia Formed from Joint Venture with Metrodata

AsiaNet 48227 SINGAPORE, Feb. 2, 2012 /PRNewswire-Asia-AsiaNet/ -- Logicalis, an international IT solutions and managed services provider, has now launched its joint venture operation in Indonesia. The new company, known as Logicalis Metrodata Indonesia, was formed with leading Indonesian ICT Group, P.T. Metrodata Electronics, Tbk based in Jakarta. Logicalis has a 51% shareholding and Metrodata 49%.

Logicalis Metrodata Indonesia has approximately 25 employees reporting to a new managing director, Dewi W. Irawan, and will focus on network communications, collaboration and data centre solutions to the commercial, enterprise and service provider markets in Indonesia.