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June 12, 2007

Photo Release: Qantas/British Airways Travel Agents Seminar

Photo Release: Qantas/British Airways Travel Agents Seminar

12 Jun 07 17:08
Qantas/British Airways led by Mr Boonsong Haruchaiyasak (seated-centre), Commercial Manager, is seen with Qantas/British Airways sales team and some of SME (Small Medium Enterprises) travel agents representatives at their town office on Rama IV Road at the end of the refresh training session.
CROSS-SECTOR SUPPORT FOR 2007 HK SHOPPING FESTIVAL ON 10th ANNIVERSARY OF HKSAR

CROSS-SECTOR SUPPORT FOR 2007 HK SHOPPING FESTIVAL ON 10th ANNIVERSARY OF HKSAR

12 Jun 07 16:02
The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) will launch the 2007 Hong Kong Shopping Festival from 30 June to 31 August to tie in with the 10th anniversary of the establishment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR). With phenomenal support and a host of special offers and privileges from
TCEB announces its 5-year plan and a new committee

TCEB announces its 5-year plan and a new committee

12 Jun 07 15:40
TCEB announces its 5-year plan and a new committee, unveiling a new strategic direction to actively penetrate the MICE industry and aiming to make Thailand the hub of the MICE industry by 2011 TCEB’s new committee today announces its strategic direction to penetrate the MICE industry in the
‘Prantalay’ sails into the year’s second half with beefed up ‘CRM’ marketing model to strengthen its existing

‘Prantalay’ sails into the year’s second half with beefed up ‘CRM’ marketing model to strengthen its existing

12 Jun 07 15:35
‘Prantalay’ sails into the year’s second half with beefed up ‘CRM’ marketing model to strengthen its existing and new memberships and the re-launch of its website to facilitate modern housewives Prantalay Marketing Ltd., manufacturer and distributor of
Photo Release: National Day Celebration

Photo Release: National Day Celebration

12 Jun 07 15:32
HE Antonio Rodriguez (2nd right), Philippine Ambassador to Thailand, Mrs Janette Rodrigues (3rd left), Philippine Ambassador’s wife, are seen with Mrs Cely Natividad-Fookiat (3rd right), President of the Association of Filipinos in Thailand, during the Philippines National Day celebration
Photo Release: Central Food Retail launches new marketing campaign

Photo Release: Central Food Retail launches new marketing campaign

12 Jun 07 15:05
Mr. Ian Pye, President, Chiranun Poopat (second left), Senior Vice President – Buying & Merchandising and Marketing, and Phattaraporn Phenpraphat (second right), Vice President – Marketing & Public Relations of Central Food Retail Co., Ltd. announced rebranding campaign
Honda Soltec Begins Sales of Thin Film Solar Cells

Honda Soltec Begins Sales of Thin Film Solar Cells

12 Jun 07 14:49
Honda Soltec Co., Ltd., Honda’s wholly-owned solar cell subsidiary, has begun sales of thin film solar cells produced by Honda Engineering Co., Ltd., primarily in the Kanto area through distributors which also provide solar cell installation service. The thin film solar cell developed
Forestry activity

Forestry activity

12 Jun 07 14:32
As part of Marriott’s Spirit to serve activities, associates of JW Marriott Bangkok visited the Mangrove Forestry Project of Tambon Klongkon in Samutsongkram Province. The purpose of this visit was to reserve the environmental by covering water around coastline. 400 trees were afforested
Photo Release: Forestry activity

Photo Release: Forestry activity

12 Jun 07 14:32
As part of Marriott’s Spirit to serve activities, associates of JW Marriott Bangkok visited the Mangrove Forestry Project of Tambon Klongkon in Samutsongkram Province. The purpose of this visit was to reserve the environmental by covering water around coastline. 400 trees were afforested
Photo Release: Star Sea Open Precious Diamonds, the latest collection by Zenith

Photo Release: Star Sea Open Precious Diamonds, the latest collection by Zenith

12 Jun 07 14:09
Caliber El Primero 4021 Automatic chronograph movement 13 1/4’’’ caliber. Diameter: 30 mm. Height: 7,75 mm. 248 components 36’000 vibrations per hour Power reserve over 50 hours 39 jewels Measures short time intervals to a 10th of a second Automatic
WD GROWS TO BECOME THAILAND’S LARGEST HARD DRIVE MANUFACTURER

WD GROWS TO BECOME THAILAND’S LARGEST HARD DRIVE MANUFACTURER

12 Jun 07 13:33
Company is Leading Government-Assisted Program to Boost Thailand IT Manpower Capacity Western Digital (Thailand) Co., Ltd (WD), Thailand’s largest employer in the hard drive industry and the world’s second largest manufacturer of hard drives, has grown faster than its expanding
Photo Release: EXIM Thailand  Supports Thai Investors in Lao PDR

Photo Release: EXIM Thailand Supports Thai Investors in Lao PDR

12 Jun 07 13:15
Dr. Apichai Boontherawara (second left), President of Export-Import Bank of Thailand (EXIM Thailand), recently held discussions with Mr. Houmpheng Souralay (third left), Director General of the Lao PDR’s Department for Promotion and Management of Domestic and Foreign Investment (DDFI),
Hitachi Appoints Universal Storage Platform Visionary and Former COO Minoru Kosuge as CEO of Hitachi Data Systems

Hitachi Appoints Universal Storage Platform Visionary and Former COO Minoru Kosuge as CEO of Hitachi Data Systems

12 Jun 07 13:14
Jack Domme Promoted to Chief Operating Officer; Credited with Expanding Hitachi’s Addressable Market in Storage Software, High-Performance File Computing and Content Archive Services. Hitachi Data Systems Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of Hitachi, Ltd. (NYSE: HIT) today
KTC pursues a new marketing approach that reflects changing consumers’ behaviours.

KTC pursues a new marketing approach that reflects changing consumers’ behaviours.

12 Jun 07 10:53
Partnership entered into with Queen Sirikit National Convention Center to support 6 major exhibitions with special campaigns and services. The firm is certain this new approach will encourage members to visit and spend at the events scheduled throughout 2007. KTC makes a new move with a new
BOOTS Introduces Extremely C Triple White

BOOTS Introduces Extremely C Triple White

12 Jun 07 10:34
Boots Retail (Thailand) Limited, introduces ‘Boots Extremely C Triple White’, for anti- spot action, brighter skin and rejuvenate for youthful look. Available now at Boots stores throughout Thailand. The Boots Extremely C Triple White contains Triple C Complex and Citrus
Photo Release: The Launching of ‘12 Plus Extra Whitening Roll On Fruity’

Photo Release: The Launching of ‘12 Plus Extra Whitening Roll On Fruity’

12 Jun 07 10:12
Mr.Vichien Santimahakullert, Marketing Director of Osotspa Company Limited recently organized the press conference to introduce the ‘12 Plus Extra Whitening Roll On Fruity Almond Milk’, the latest anti-perspiration deodorant to keep dry and smell fresh and introduced Korean super star,
MILO announces the investment of 43.5 million baht

MILO announces the investment of 43.5 million baht

12 Jun 07 08:03
MILO announces the investment of 43.5 million baht in this year’s biggest sport campaign set to become the official sponsor of 24th SEA Games Tournament. Nestle (Thai) Limited by MILO Chocolate Malt Beverage, today, signs the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the 24th SEA Games

GT Solar Signs Polysilicon Reactor Contract With Chinese Company

12 Jun 07 20:24
MERRIMACK, N.H.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun. 11, 2007 GT Solar Incorporated, a global leader in photovoltaic (PV) technologies and equipment, announced today it has signed a $39.5 million contract to sell polysilicon reactors and converters to the Chinese company, Jiangsu Shunda Electronic Materials

MulvannyG2 Designs Striking New Landmark Building in Fuzhou, China

12 Jun 07 19:24
BELLEVUE, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun. 11, 2007 Construction of Fujian Provincial Electric and Power Company's 32-story headquarters was completed last month in Fuzhou City, China. The contemporary office high-rise, with a 69-meter-high communications tower, provides a landmark building for

State of Arizona Seeks Representation for Business Recruitment in the Asia-Pacific Markets

12 Jun 07 19:00
PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun. 08, 2007 The Arizona Department of Commerce (ADOC) is a State agency that markets Arizona internationally for economic development. In the Asia-Pacific markets, ADOC has had contract representation for foreign direct investment and trade promotion for the past 15

COPAN Systems Welcomes Martin Darling to Head Asia-Pacific Region

12 Jun 07 18:17
LONGMONT, Colo. & SINGAPORE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun. 11, 2007 Storage Industry Sales Veteran Bolsters International Sales Efforts in Asia Pacific and Japan COPAN Systems, the leader in persistent data storage based upon its intelligent, enterprise-class enhanced MAID (Massive Array of Idle

Industry Ships 25 Million XDR(TM) DRAM Memory Devices

12 Jun 07 17:24
LOS ALTOS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun. 11, 2007 XDR DRAM Enables Unprecedented Performance in High-Volume and Cost-Sensitive Systems Rambus Inc. (NASDAQ:RMBS), one of the world's premier technology licensing companies specializing in high-speed chip architectures, today announced that

The Western Union Company Connects with Global Agent Network

12 Jun 07 17:15
ENGLEWOOD, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun. 11, 2007 Global Agent Summits Conclude in Turkey, Malaysia The Western Union Company (NYSE: WU), a worldwide leader in money transfer services, recently concluded its annual series of global Agent summits with a multi-day conference in Istanbul,

AsiaNet Daily Summary - Press Releases for Tuesday, June 12

12 Jun 07 17:00
CISION EXPANDS... STOCKHOLM, and HONG KONG: Cision, the world's leading provider of integrated media monitoring and measurement services, is establishing an office in Hong Kong as part of its global expansion plan. www.cision.com LIVESCREEN MEDIA... HERZLIYA: Spice Nepal (SPNL) and

EarthData Awarded $5.9 Million Contract for Continued Radar Mapping in South America

12 Jun 07 16:20
FREDERICK, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun. 11, 2007 EarthData International, Inc., part of the Fugro Group since 10 April 2007, has been awarded a $5.9 million contract to complete aerial mapping over parts of South America for the United State's National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA). As

AsiaNet Daily Summary- Press Releases for Monday June 11

12 Jun 07 16:15
LOGISTICS CONFERENCE... TIANJIN: Hundreds of international logistics and supply chain management leaders will converge on Tianjin June 13 for the CSCMP China 2007 Conference sponsored by the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP). Executives from leading companies in China,

NEW S&P EARNINGS TELECONFERENCE TO DELIVER OUTLOOK AND IDENTIFY TARGET SECTORS, COMPANIES FOR INVESTMENT

12 Jun 07 16:00
S&P to Preview Q2 Earnings and Provide Q3/Q4 Insights During June 25th Teleconference Leading economic and investment strategists from Standard & Poor's Index Services and Equity Research Services will hold a teleconference on Monday, June 25 at 10:00 a.m. EDT to offer their Q2 earnings

JETRO embarks on Thai service trade supports – enhances economic partnership

12 Jun 07 15:58
Gives emphasis on trade of services with rich Thai value – the essence of Thai-ness is promising in Japanese market and the world Three initial areas of service trade include franchising of Thai spa and Thai restaurants as well as supporting Thai media content industry The Japan External

Bid for the Power Lunch of a Lifetime With Warren Buffett

12 Jun 07 15:49
SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun. 11, 2007 Annual eBay Charity Auction June 24 - 29 Benefits Glide Foundation Investors, stop guessing about the right investment, and raise your virtual paddles to bid on a power lunch with Warren Buffett, CEO of Berkshire Hathaway. The annual Warren

InfoSpace Extends Relationship with Verizon Wireless to Power Core Mobile Infrastructure

12 Jun 07 15:44
BELLEVUE, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun. 11, 2007 Enhanced Offerings Improve Access to Content and Information On-the-Go InfoSpace, Inc. (NASDAQ:INSP), a leading developer of mobile platform services, and Verizon Wireless, operator of the nation's most reliable wireless network, today

InfoSpace Debuts mCore(TM), the First Total Mobile Services Platform for Carriers

12 Jun 07 14:49
BELLEVUE, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun. 11, 2007 InfoSpace (NASDAQ:INSP), a leading developer of mobile technologies, today announced the formal launch of its mCore(R) Mobile Services Platform, a suite of customizable mobile infrastructure services designed to help carriers offer their

THAI CONSUMER CONFIDENCE FALLS SHARPLY, CONTINUES TO REGISTER AS THE WORLD’S TOP SAVER

12 Jun 07 14:44
Thai consumer confidence fell sharply by fifteen points from 107 to 92 over the last six months. Thai consumers were pessimistic over job local prospects and nearly half of them didn’t seem confident about the state of their finances for the year ahead, resulting in them being ranked first in

Intermap Technologies Wins $2.2M Mapping Contracts for use in Tsunami Preparedness and Energy Exploration in Southeast Asia

12 Jun 07 14:36
DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun. 11, 2007 Intermap Technologies Corp. (TSX: IMP.TO) (AIM: IMAP.L) today announced that it has been awarded four contracts valued at $2.2 million for radar mapping in Southeast Asia. Under the agreement, the company will collect and deliver three-dimensional digital

Thai alternative market promotes ‘Blue Ocean’ strategy to entrepreneurs

12 Jun 07 14:17
Market for Alternative Investment (mai), in conjunction with Maruey Knowledge and Resource Center (MKRC) and Asia Books, is urging Thai entrepreneurs to learn about the Blue Ocean Strategy and learn from marketing veterans at the seminar: “Creating Blue Ocean Business in mai style”. The

Thai bourse to list central bank bonds worth THB 30 billion on June 14

12 Jun 07 14:13
The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) has approved new listings on the Bond Electronic Exchange (BEX) from Bank of Thailand worth THB 30,000 million (about USD 864.55 million). Details of the issue is as follows: BOT50/54/14D, with a 14-day maturity and due on June 28, 2007, will commence trading

Fitch Assigns 'A-(tha)' to IRPC's Debentures

12 Jun 07 13:28
Fitch Ratings (Thailand) Limited has today assigned an 'A-(tha)' (A minus(tha)) National Long-term Rating to IRPC Public Company Limited's (IRPC) upcoming THB7.0 billion seven-year unsecured and unsubordinated debentures due 2014, as well as its THB3.0bn 10-year unsecured and unsubordinated

HP Launches HP Pavilion Slimline s3000 series PC and HP g series Home PC

12 Jun 07 10:44
Complete Your Family Needs with New Innovative and Stylish Desktop PCs HP, the No.1 Home PC vendor, launched two new consumer desktops with new industrial design, leading-edge technology, and accessories to fulfill the needs of the home consumer who is choosing PC for digital entertainment plus

Aberdeen Provides Daily trading and switching for its FIF funds -- the first in Thailand

12 Jun 07 09:40
Aberdeen Asset Management Co., Ltd., FIF expert in Thailand has developed and launched its new service: FIF investors can sell and switch fund every working day, effective from 15th June 2007 onward. Taking role as the FIF expert in Thailand, Aberdeen has stepped up in increasing

A short history of Indian Aviation - preface to a long and fruitful future?

12 Jun 07 09:31
Peter Harbison, Executive Chairman of the Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation, opened the third annual Aviation and Tourism Investor Summit in India, stating that, the face of Indian aviation will be unrecognisable in five years time. Mr Harbison foresees a well-organised, efficient airline industry

Introduction to CMMI Version 1.2

12 Jun 07 09:04
- :: Course Objective :: - The workshop will help the participants to: - Understand the CMMI framework - Understand the detailed requirements of the process areas in the CMMI - Make valid judgements regarding the organization's implementation of process areas - Identify issues that

Training Program Introduction to CMMI Version 1.2

12 Jun 07 09:04
- :: Course Objective :: - The workshop will help the participants to: - Understand the CMMI framework - Understand the detailed requirements of the process areas in the CMMI - Make valid judgements regarding the organization's implementation of process areas - Identify issues that

Sean 'Diddy' Combs Continues to Make History

12 Jun 07 08:42
Music, Fashion and Now Fragrance, Sean 'Diddy' Combs Receives a FiFi Award At the 35th Annual FiFi(R) Awards hosted by The Fragrance Foundation in the Winter Garden at The World Financial Center in New York City, Sean John's blockbuster Unforgivable was named Fragrance of The Year in the

Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation (India) to expand operations in India

12 Jun 07 08:07
Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation (India) to expand operations in India. Launches: CAPA Capital, CAPA Market Solutions, and CAPA Centre of Excellence The Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation (India) today announced a major expansion of its activities in the Indian market with the launch of three new

Malaysia Ratings Hinge On Evaluation Of Fiscal Stance

12 Jun 07 08:04
Standard & Poor's Ratings Services said today said that it is evaluating the impact that Malaysia's (foreign currency A-/Stable/A-2; local currency A+/Stable/A-1) recent hike in government employee salaries will have on the sovereign's fiscal position. On May 21, 2007, the Malaysian