Monday 23 January 2017

Japan Asia Group Limited Review: Notice of Convocation of the 29th Ordinary General Meeting of the Shareholders

You are cordially invited to attend the 29th ordinary general meeting of the shareholders that will be held as described below.

If you are unable to attend the meeting in person, you can exercise your voting rights in writing; please carefully review and consider the “REFERENCE MATERIALS FOR THE GENERAL MEETING OF THE SHAREHOLDERS” enclosed herein, and exercise your voting rights by returning to us by mail the enclosed form for the exercise of voting rights, indicating your votes cast “For” or “Against” each agendum, which we should receive no later than 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 22, 2016. - Japan Asia Group

1. Date and time:
10:00 a.m., Thursday, June 23, 2016

2. Place of Meeting:
“Houoh-no-ma”
Meiji Kinenkan (Meiji Memorial Hall) 2F
2-2-23 Moto-Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan

3. Objectives of Meeting:

Reporting:

1. Business Report, Consolidated Financial Statements and Audit Report by Independent Accounting Auditor and Audit & Supervisory Board for the 29th Fiscal Term (from April 1, 2015 to March 31, 2016)
2. Financial Statements for the 29th Fiscal Term (from April 1, 2015 to March 31, 2016)

Matters to be resolved:
Agendum No. 1: Disposal of Surplus
Agendum No. 2: Partial Amendments to the Articles of Incorporation
Agendum No. 3: Election of Eight (8) Directors
Agendum No. 4: Election of Three (3) Corporate Auditors
Agendum No. 5: Election of One (1) Substitute Corporate Auditor
Agendum No. 6: Change to Directors’ Remuneration

(Note 1) For those attending the meeting, please present the enclosed “Form for the Exercise of Voting Rights” at the reception desk at the meeting.

(Note 2) If changes are made to the attachments to this Notice of Convocation or the Reference Materials for the General Meeting of the Shareholders, those changes will be reported on our website (http://www.japanasiagroup.jp/).


Monday 16 January 2017

Japan Asia Group Limited Review: Corporate Philosophy

Our Mission

Save the Earth, Make Communities Green

Our Vision

Group growth through technological innovation integrating financial expertise

Our Values

Integrity, Imagination, and Entrepreneurship

Our Logo

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Japan Asia Group's logo expresses the corporate founder's strong wish for the company to become a bridge connecting Japan and Asia. The founder’s early business placed him as witness to the growth of Singapore and Vietnam as countries and economies. Attributing his own growth to the positive dynamism experienced during that period, and thankful for the experience, he founded Japan Asia Group to realize ideas and projects that would contribute new and additional value to society through capital investment, and play a part in the further development of both Asia and Japan.

Japan Asia Group's seamlessly integrated technological and financial divisions gives us a unique advantage in making sustainable, green communities a reality, because the future we want will require both the technological innovation to solve problems faced by our modern society, as well as the financial strength to commercialize key innovations.

Globally, as the effects of climate change become more evident, we collectively face a greater propensity towards natural disasters. In Japan, we also face challenges around economical soundness, population decline, regional revitalization, energy self-sufficiency, ageing infrastructure, and disaster risk reduction; we are at a turning point as a society. Japan Asia Group makes it our mission to encourage the development of sustainable, green communities where safety and security is the norm, by ensuring such communities’ continued growth.

At Japan Asia Group we value integrity, as without respecting individuals, and the diversity of opinions and points of view held, and gaining trust, it is impossible to work towards a better community, society, and future. We also value the power of imagination as a tool that lets us step in and experience problems as our own, consider desirable outcomes as the one affected, and thus identify the best solutions. And our spirit of entrepreneurship - we do not hesitate to change, and we act enthusiastically and delicately to reach our best solutions - keeps us moving forward to realize our envisioned future. Such corporate values support us in realizing our mission, to Save the Earth, and Make Communities Green.

Japan Asia Group's Principles of Action

Japan Asia Group’s principles of action outlines how the company expects its employees to act while delivering on corporate Mission, Vision, and Values so that Japan Asia Group will continue to conduct business as a widely trusted member of society and achieve continued growth and development.

Principle 1 - provide progressive and socially valuable services and products

·We will strive to think from our clients’ point of view, understand client needs and issues, and provide solutions backed up by the entire organization with sincerity and speed.
·We will encourage our employees to think outside the box, never cease to learn and improve, stay ahead of technological innovations, and provide new services and products coming through the seamless integration of our technological and financial divisions.
·We will comply with laws of the land and rules of society, and conduct transactions under free competition that are appropriate, fair, and transparent.

Principle 2 - create an enabling work environment that nurtures excellence

·We will encourage our employees to value each other’s differences in gender, age, nationality, experience, and tasks, and to achieve better results through diversity.
·We will work with our employees and build a work environment that is safe, comfortable, and conducive to work.
·We will value our employees as key resources for our corporate growth and development; we will work to cultivate expertise, creativity, and the spirit of challenge in them.

Principle 3 – contribute towards a sustainable environment and society

·We will strive to solve social issues through our business activities, towards the development and realization of sustainable, green communities
·We will engage the communities in which we conduct business in, contribute to such communities through various activities, and satisfy our responsibility as corporate citizens.
·We will continue to strive to enhance the sustainability of the environment and resilience of communities through our business activities.

Principle 4 - communicate with our shareholders and investors

·We will grow our corporate value by implementing our corporate Mission, Vision, and Values.
·We will ensure proper corporate governance to win enduring trust from our shareholders and investors.
·We will enhance good relations with all investors and shareholders in an equitable manner by disclosing corporate management information accurately, proactively and in a timely manner, and by reflecting the opinions on investors and shareholders in our corporate management.

Sunday 8 January 2017

Tyre&Auto Group Review: Make sure to have regular car maintenance


Maintaining the good condition of a car needs regular maintenance and necessary repair. Ensuring the safety of everyone concerned should also be the main concern of every driver. People should always keep the safety standards of their own cars as well as maintaining their perfect running condition to have a peaceful drive.

What comes first before learning how to move a car forward or backward? The answer is how to brake properly. For Tyre&Auto; Southbourne Group, this symbolizes the importance of safety. The company understands the significance of safety in driving a car, so they only provide quality service to their customers to make sure that they would be danger-free inside their own car.

Tyre&Auto; Southbourne Group is a family-operated company that has an excellent record in trading car parts and accessories. They offer car servicing, tyres, brake checks, MOT’s, and free seasonal tune-ups and check-ups.

Moreover, the company provides online transactions, which can deliver fast tyre quotation to their customers, making fitting faster. Tyre&Auto; can also provide local collect and delivery of a car wherein you can be sure of its car maintenance or repair.

An MOT test is also possible with Tyre&Auto;, and included in this examination is checking the safety of your car and the amount of exhaust emission. And in order to guide you in your yearly MOT certificate requirement, the company provides you with regular reminders such as when is the due of your test. This way, Tyre&Auto; could be certain that you will renew your road tax and car insurance in time.

Each of us has our own destinations every day, and the introduction of cars made it easier for us to reach them. Owning a car can provide you with few advantages, so it’s apparent that you should take care of it properly. Such advantages include ease, mobility, personal comfort, and emotional or psychological benefits.

With 10 years of trusted service, Tyre&Auto; Southbourne Group continues to deliver honest automobile services to their customers, and they always make sure to deliver top-notch maintenance and repair.

Monday 2 January 2017

Preventing Insurance Fraud: Life Insurance and Health Conditions


Whether you’re a young adult, a stay-at-home parent or a retiree, you may have a need for life insurance.

Yet you may have concerns about your health conditions. Many people think certain conditions preclude them from getting life insurance. In reality, many common and manageable conditions won’t disqualify you from being approved for a policy.


Although it varies by insurer, many companies will extend coverage to people who experience the following:

1. Health conditions a medical professional is helping you control and manage.These conditions could include high cholesterol, hypertension, asthma, thyroid conditions, heart murmurs, diabetes, being overweight and more.

2. More serious conditions that you had in the past. This can include heart attack or heart surgery, cancer, stroke and other diseases. “Things an insurer will consider include the type and severity of the illness, the time that’s elapsed since the diagnosis, the stability of your health and your treatment regimen,” says John Ptaszynski, chief life underwriter at Erie Insurance.

It’s important to remember that it typically costs more to buy life insurance if you suffer from a health condition or use tobacco. It’s also worth noting that your ability of obtaining life insurance decreases if you suffer from multiple health conditions.

Three things to keep in mind

John advises anyone interested in life insurance to keep three things in mind.

First, never assume a health condition automatically disqualifies you from obtaining life insurance. “Don’t think that you can’t get life insurance because you’re in less than perfect health,” he says. “You may very well be eligible for coverage—so always check with a licensed insurance agent to find out for sure.”

Second, be honest about your medical history. “You may compromise a future claim if you make a material misrepresentation, like failing to mention a major surgery or serious diagnosis,” says John.

As a condition of obtaining life insurance, you will likely undergo a simple medical exam. This exam can reveal certain conditions like high blood pressure or a smoking habit. “It’s just not worth it to not disclose important information about your health,” says John.

And third: If you do have a condition like the two mentioned above, it’s best to apply earlier rather than later. That’s because it could be impossible to obtain coverage if things take a turn for the worse later on. And if things improve, you can always talk to your insurance agent about more affordable options that could be available to you as a result of your improved health.

Your Agent’s there to help

Life insurance and health conditions might sound intimidating or confusing—but they don’t have to be. Your best course of action is to talk with a professional like an Erie Insurance Agent in your community. He or she will be able to give you trusted advice on which coverage options* are available to you and your family.

*Life insurance and annuity products are not available in New York.