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Disney Cruise Line and Singapore Tourism Board to Bring Magical Cruise Vacations to Southeast Asia

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Wednesday, March 29, 2023

SINGAPORE, March 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Disney Cruise Line and Singapore Tourism Board today announced magical cruise vacations to Southeast Asia for the first time, revealed by Disney Parks, Experiences and Products Chairman Josh D'Amaro and Singapore's Minister for Transport and Minister-in-charge of Trade Relations, S. Iswaran.

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  • SINGAPORE, March 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Disney Cruise Line and Singapore Tourism Board today announced magical cruise vacations to Southeast Asia for the first time, revealed by Disney Parks, Experiences and Products Chairman Josh D'Amaro and Singapore's Minister for Transport and Minister-in-charge of Trade Relations, S. Iswaran.
  • Under a recently signed Memorandum of Understanding, Disney Cruise Line and Singapore Tourism Board agreed to collaborate to homeport a brand-new Disney cruise ship exclusively in Singapore for at least five years beginning in 2025.
  • "We look forward to welcoming the magic of Disney Cruise Line to Singapore in 2025," said Keith Tan, Chief Executive, Singapore Tourism Board (STB).
  • "This is an important milestone for STB and reflects Disney Cruise Line's strong confidence in Singapore and Southeast Asia.

Disney Cruise Line and Singapore Tourism Board to Bring Magical Cruise Vacations to Southeast Asia

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, March 29, 2023

SINGAPORE, March 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Disney Cruise Line and Singapore Tourism Board today announced magical cruise vacations to Southeast Asia for the first time, revealed by Disney Parks, Experiences and Products Chairman Josh D'Amaro and Singapore's Minister for Transport and Minister-in-charge of Trade Relations, S. Iswaran.

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  • SINGAPORE, March 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Disney Cruise Line and Singapore Tourism Board today announced magical cruise vacations to Southeast Asia for the first time, revealed by Disney Parks, Experiences and Products Chairman Josh D'Amaro and Singapore's Minister for Transport and Minister-in-charge of Trade Relations, S. Iswaran.
  • Under a recently signed Memorandum of Understanding, Disney Cruise Line and Singapore Tourism Board agreed to collaborate to homeport a brand-new Disney cruise ship exclusively in Singapore for at least five years beginning in 2025.
  • "We look forward to welcoming the magic of Disney Cruise Line to Singapore in 2025," said Keith Tan, Chief Executive, Singapore Tourism Board (STB).
  • "This is an important milestone for STB and reflects Disney Cruise Line's strong confidence in Singapore and Southeast Asia.

Yuvod Showcases Platform-as-a-Service Streaming Solutions for Video Service Providers, Live Sports and Hospitality Services at NAB 2023

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Monday, March 27, 2023

Yuvod , the affordable, 100% cloud-based, end-to-end OTT and IPTV solutions provider, will showcase its newest technology, innovations and cutting-edge streaming platform for video service providers, sports rights holders and hospitality services at NAB 2023 in Las Vegas, April 15 – 19.

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  • Yuvod , the affordable, 100% cloud-based, end-to-end OTT and IPTV solutions provider, will showcase its newest technology, innovations and cutting-edge streaming platform for video service providers, sports rights holders and hospitality services at NAB 2023 in Las Vegas, April 15 – 19.
  • “We are democratizing streaming,” said Ricardo Tárraga, co-founder and CEO at Yuvod.
  • “Until now, advanced streaming technology has only been accessible to the biggest companies and required enormous budgets.
  • Entirely cloud-based, it can be quickly deployed in any location and centralizes all the operational and technical processes into the streamer’s hands with the following:

CP sets date for combination with KCS, announces CPKC executive leadership team

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Friday, March 17, 2023

CP today also announced the executive leadership team that will lead CPKC.

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  • CP today also announced the executive leadership team that will lead CPKC.
  • "Our senior leadership team is eager to come together to write the next chapter of railroad history in North America," said Mr. Creel.
  • Full integration of CP and KCS is expected to happen over the next three years, unlocking the benefits of the combination.
  • In its decision approving the combination, the STB said CPKC "should ultimately enhance safety and benefit the environment."

Canadian Pacific and Kansas City Southern Combination Approved by U.S. Surface Transportation Board

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Wednesday, March 15, 2023

Canadian Pacific (TSX: CP) (NYSE: CP) (“CP”) and Kansas City Southern (“KCS”) said today the U.S.

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  • Canadian Pacific (TSX: CP) (NYSE: CP) (“CP”) and Kansas City Southern (“KCS”) said today the U.S.
  • Surface Transportation Board (“STB”) issued a decision approving the CP and KCS joint merger application, subject to certain conditions, thereby authorizing the two railways to combine to form Canadian Pacific Kansas City (“CPKC”), the first single-line railway connecting the U.S., Mexico and Canada.
  • CP President and Chief Executive Officer Keith Creel extended the company’s sincere gratitude to the STB board and staff for their hard work as part of the comprehensive review of the combination.
  • “This decision clearly recognizes the many benefits of this historic combination,” Creel said.

CP announces ratification of new collective agreement with BLET in U.S. Midwest

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Tuesday, March 7, 2023

The new collective agreement includes CP employees on the Dakota, Minnesota & Eastern ("DM&E") South territory in Iowa, Illinois, Missouri and Minnesota, as well as KCS employees in Kansas and Missouri.

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  • The new collective agreement includes CP employees on the Dakota, Minnesota & Eastern ("DM&E") South territory in Iowa, Illinois, Missouri and Minnesota, as well as KCS employees in Kansas and Missouri.
  • This agreement, ratified by BLET members this month, provides higher pay and scheduled time off compared to national agreements on a majority of the other Class 1 railways.
  • We caution that the foregoing list of factors is not exhaustive and is made as of the date hereof.
  • All FLI in this news release is expressly qualified in its entirety by these cautionary statements.

STB approves appointment of Ronald L. Batory as KCS Voting Trustee

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Saturday, March 4, 2023

Surface Transportation Board ("STB") has approved the appointment of former U.S. Federal Railroad Administration ("FRA") Administrator Ronald L. Batory as the Trustee of the CP-Kansas City Southern ("KCS") Voting Trust, following the death of David Starling.

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  • Surface Transportation Board ("STB") has approved the appointment of former U.S. Federal Railroad Administration ("FRA") Administrator Ronald L. Batory as the Trustee of the CP-Kansas City Southern ("KCS") Voting Trust, following the death of David Starling.
  • With the STB's approval Friday, Mr. Batory's appointment has become effective immediately and he will serve as the Voting Trustee until CP exercises control of KCS with the authorization of the STB.
  • While the Voting Trust is in place, CP and KCS continue to operate as separate companies.
  • All FLI in this news release is expressly qualified in its entirety by these cautionary statements.

CP announces proposed appointment of Ronald L. Batory as KCS Voting Trustee

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Wednesday, March 1, 2023

1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Canadian Pacific (TSX: CP) (NYSE: CP) ("CP") today announced that it has proposed for approval by the U.S.

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  • 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Canadian Pacific (TSX: CP) (NYSE: CP) ("CP") today announced that it has proposed for approval by the U.S.
  • Surface Transportation Board ("STB") the appointment of former U.S. Federal Railroad Administration ("FRA") Administrator Ronald L. Batory as the Trustee of the CP-KCS Voting Trust, following the death of David Starling.
  • Immediately upon the closing of CP's acquisition of KCS on Dec. 14, 2021, the shares of KCS were placed into a Voting Trust with Mr. Starling appointed as the Trustee.
  • The Voting Trust remains in effect until CP exercises control of KCS with the authorization of the STB.

Vishay Intertechnology Infrared Receiver Upgrade Reduces Current Consumption, Improves Robustness Against ESD and Direct Sunlight

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Wednesday, March 1, 2023

Designed in-house to ensure long term product availability and reduced lead times, the new IC allows designers to achieve higher performance with drastically reduced current consumption over a wider voltage supply while offering improved robustness against ESD and direct sunlight.

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  • Designed in-house to ensure long term product availability and reduced lead times, the new IC allows designers to achieve higher performance with drastically reduced current consumption over a wider voltage supply while offering improved robustness against ESD and direct sunlight.
  • For increased reliability, the devices provide higher ESD withstand capabilities to 12 kV (human-body model), while their robustness under direct sunlight results in improved performance for outdoor applications like garage door light barriers.
  • Samples and production quantities of the upgraded IR receiver modules are available now, with lead times of eight weeks.
  • Serving customers worldwide, Vishay is The DNA of tech.™ Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. is a Fortune 1,000 Company listed on the NYSE (VSH).

CP issues statement of condolence following the passing of David Starling, KCS voting trustee

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Monday, February 27, 2023

CALGARY, AB, Feb 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Canadian Pacific (TSX: CP) (NYSE: CP) ("CP") today issued this statement following the passing of David Starling, who had been acting as the Kansas City Southern ("KCS") trustee of the KCS voting trust and who had previously served as KCS chief executive officer:

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  • CALGARY, AB, Feb 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Canadian Pacific (TSX: CP) (NYSE: CP) ("CP") today issued this statement following the passing of David Starling, who had been acting as the Kansas City Southern ("KCS") trustee of the KCS voting trust and who had previously served as KCS chief executive officer:
    "We were greatly saddened to learn of the loss of David Starling," said CP President and Chief Executive Officer Keith Creel.
  • Mr. Starling retired from the role of chief executive officer at KCS in 2016, ending an incredible railroad career that began in 1971.
  • Immediately upon the closing of CP's acquisition of KCS on Dec. 14, 2021, the shares of KCS were placed into a voting trust with Mr. Starling appointed as the voting trustee.
  • With Mr. Starling's passing, CP shortly will be pursing the appointment of a replacement voting trustee.