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July 11, 2007

More than 5,000 primary school athletes are expected to show off their sports skills at the 3rd Milo Junior Championship to be held during July 27-29, 2007

More than 5,000 primary school athletes are expected to show off their sports skills at the 3rd Milo Junior Championship to be held during July 27-29, 2007

11 Jul 07 16:05
Miss Busabong Payatyakul, Category Marketing Manager - MILO, Nestle (Thai) Ltd, reveals that after MILO, the malt chocolate beverage, has announced its major annual sports competition “3rd MILO JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIP“, the first championship field for primary school students, which will
Photo Release: Surprise JAZZ time for ‘DHL Big Surprise!’ winner

Photo Release: Surprise JAZZ time for ‘DHL Big Surprise!’ winner

11 Jul 07 15:44
The world’s leading express and logistics company, has presented a Honda Jazz, worth 680,000 baht, to SCG Plastics Co., Ltd., the winning company of the final lucky draw of the ‘DHL Big Surprise!” campaign. The 10 million baht campaign, which ran from January to April 2007,
SUPERSTAR RAIN PROMOTES KOREA AS TRAVEL DESTINATION THROUGH CNN

SUPERSTAR RAIN PROMOTES KOREA AS TRAVEL DESTINATION THROUGH CNN

11 Jul 07 14:24
The hugely popular Korean actor and singer Rain is the new face of an advertising campaign by the Korea Tourism Organization (KTO) launching Monday July 2nd on CNN International and CNN US to more than 280 million households around the world. He stars in a thirty second TV advert highlighting the
CEVA Logistics extends Chubb contract to 2010

CEVA Logistics extends Chubb contract to 2010

11 Jul 07 14:23
CEVA Logistics, one of the leading global logistics and supply chain management companies, has extended its contract with Chubb, the worldwide security services provider, until 2010. The companies have been working together in Thailand since 2001. Under the extension of the contract, CEVA will be
July 20 – August 5, 2007 The Art of Carving

July 20 – August 5, 2007 The Art of Carving

11 Jul 07 14:14
River City Shopping Complex organizes the Art of Carving fair to conserve and popularize the workmanship of Thai craftsman during July 20 – August 5, 2007 in the Grand Hall of River City Shopping Complex, Charoenkrung 30 at 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. Meeting of many joyful activities: The
Photo Release: CPF supports academic activity

Photo Release: CPF supports academic activity

11 Jul 07 11:47
Charoonpan Janesasta, senior vice president of Charoen Pokphand Foods (CPF) recently contributed scholarships in supporting a project of forest mangrove conservation at Klong Klon, Samut Songkhram which is a part of celebrating H.M. the King’s 80th birthday to a group of environmental
Let Your Dreams Come True with THAI

Let Your Dreams Come True with THAI

11 Jul 07 11:28
Flying with THAI to follow your dreams…. Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI) is now offering the Let Your Dreams Come True with THAI campaign for persons 55 years old and up the privileges to fulfill their dream destinations with THAI on popular tourist attractions
Photo Release: Market Talk

Photo Release: Market Talk

11 Jul 07 11:21
Thirachai Phuvanatnaranubala, the SEC Secretary-General, joined a discussion on the topic, “Issues on Capital Market Supervision and Development: Trust, Recognition and Ethics of Market Participants, Investors and Regulators” at a recent seminar titled, “the Administration
Photo Release: TCEB reinforce Thai MICE business opened the course "Organizing International Conference"

Photo Release: TCEB reinforce Thai MICE business opened the course "Organizing International Conference"

11 Jul 07 11:18
Mr.Nipat Dithipen, Deputy Director General, Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau or TCEB (on the right) and Ms.Eunice Gan, an expert in MICE industry (on the left) held a conference, “Organizing International Conference”. The aim of this conference is to create a potential
ETIHAD INTRODUCES FIRST A340-600 AIRCRAFT

ETIHAD INTRODUCES FIRST A340-600 AIRCRAFT

11 Jul 07 11:01
Etihad Airways, The National Airline of the United Arab Emirates, which operates highly popular twice daily flights from Bangkok to Abu Dhabi and onwards to 44 destinations around the globe, has taken delivery of its first three-cabin Airbus A340-600, the world’s longest commercial passenger
Jet Airways announces appointment of Regional Vice President for South East Asia

Jet Airways announces appointment of Regional Vice President for South East Asia

11 Jul 07 10:42
As a part of its comprehensive plans to expand its international operations and strengthen its management team, Jet Airways announces the appointment of Gerry Oh as its Regional Vice President for South East Asia. Gerry Oh will be based in Singapore and report to Jet Airways EVP Marketing, Anita
Mentor International and The University of Birmingham UK hold "Pre Departure Briefing" seminar

Mentor International and The University of Birmingham UK hold "Pre Departure Briefing" seminar

11 Jul 07 10:20
At the Bangkok Grande Sukhumvit Hotel, Mentor International, in collaboration with The University of Birmingham, organize a “Pre Departure Briefing” seminar for Thai students who will study at The University of Birmingham, UK. The University of Birmingham is one of the leading
New Executive Chinese Chef at Man Ho JW Marriott Bangkok

New Executive Chinese Chef at Man Ho JW Marriott Bangkok

11 Jul 07 09:59
JW Marriott Bangkok’s General Manager - Peter Caprez, recently announced the appointment of James Ng as the new Executive Chinese Chef at Man Ho – Chinese Restaurant. Chef Ng brings with him over 30 years of experience in the hospitality industry, in a distinguished career. He has

AsiaNet Daily Summary - Press Releases for Wednesday, July 11

11 Jul 07 17:41
BYTEMOBILE LAUNCHES... MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.: Bytemobile, Inc., the global leader in multi-service optimization solutions for mobile data networks, Wednesday announced the launch of its new Unison Media Fidelity Service. http://www.bytemobile.com PEROT APPOINTS... BANGALORE, and

MSF Releases NGN Implementation Guidelines

11 Jul 07 16:49
FREMONT, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 11, 2007 Leading Companies Pledge Their Support for Major NGN Initiative The MSF (MultiService Forum) released today their R3 "NGN Guidelines" based on the MSF Implementation Agreements (IAs) validated in last October's highly successful GMI 2006.

Thai bourse to list government sector bonds worth THB 48 billion

11 Jul 07 16:06
The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) has approved new listings on the Bond Electronic Exchange (BEX) from Bank of Thailand, Ministry of Finance, State Railway of Thailand totaling THB 48,000 million (about USD 1,408.86 million). Details of the issues are as follows: 1. BOT50/68/14D, worth THB

PTTEP Won 6 Exploration Blocks in New Zealand Another Significant Achievement in Asia Pacific

11 Jul 07 15:53
PTT Exploration and Production Public Company Limited or PTTEP and its partners have won 6 exploration blocks in offshore New Zealand; it was announced on July 11 this year. The offshore blocks are in the Great South Basin, south of New Zealand ‘s South Island. They are part of the 40

Synchronoss and AT&T Sign Multi-Year Contract to Support Innovative Activation Experience for the iPhone(TM)

11 Jul 07 14:28
BRIDGEWATER, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 9, 2007 Synchronoss Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: SNCR), the premier provider of on-demand transaction management software to Tier One communications service providers (CSPs), today announced a multi-year contract with AT&T to support the launch and

OS Summit Asia 2007: New Event, Backed by Apache and Eclipse, to Drive Pace of Open Source Adoption in Asia

11 Jul 07 14:00
HONG KONG--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 8, 2007 Hong Kong to Host Asia's Largest Open Source Community Conference in November this Year. The Event is Expected to Be Hugely Popular Due to Rapidly Growing Support for Open Source Software in Asia over Recent Years Two of the leading organizations in

Software Architecture and Design Training Program

11 Jul 07 13:49
Software Architecture : Principles, Practices and Design Course Description: This course provides attendees with a thorough overview of software architectures and in-depth coverage of the concepts needed to effectively design and analyze a software architecture. Training Date: 11-13 Jul 07

Three New Restaurants Headlining World-Class Dining Offerings at the Grand Canal Shoppers at the Venetian

11 Jul 07 13:05
A luxurious 500,000 square-foot indoor shopping center located within The Venetian Resort-Hotel-Casino, The Grand Canal Shoppes at The Venetian is one of the most celebrated and popular landmarks on the Las Vegas Strip. Three new world-class, celebrity-chef restaurants recently joined the center's

THAI AIRASIA ADDS DOMESTIC, INT’L FLIGHTS

11 Jul 07 11:54
Thai AirAsia is adding flights on its domestic and international routes to cater to high demand for low airfares among regional travelers. Starting July 23, Thai AirAsia’s flights to Phnom Penh will increase from once to twice daily. Starting August 1, flights to Surat Thani will increase

Invitation to a press conference on Thailand Economic Outlook Survey (CEO Survey) Q2/2007

11 Jul 07 10:43
The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET), Listed Companies Association (LCA), and Money Channel cordially invite you to a press conference on "Thailand Economic Outlook Survey (CEO Survey) Q2/2007" on Friday July 13, 2007, at 10:30 - 11:45 hrs. at Room 1104, 11th Floor of SET Building with the

Moody's sees stable to positive outlook for Asian banking systems

11 Jul 07 09:50
Moody's Investors Service maintains stable or stable to positive outlooks for the 16 banking systems which it rates in Asia Pacific. "Overall, the sector's financial fundamentals continue to improve with earnings at good levels, asset quality steady and capital bases enhanced," says Jerry

UNWTO INVITES PRIVATE SECTOR INPUT TO DAVOS TOURISM & CLIMATE CHANGE SUMMIT

11 Jul 07 09:43
The World Tourism Organization said here today that the private sector will play a key role in shaping the global response to Climate Change and encouraged tourism industry participation in a stakeholders Conference to be held in Davos Switzerland between 1 - 3 of October this year. Speaking at

Moody's places 3 Korean ABS ratings on review for upgrade

11 Jul 07 09:38
Moody's announces today that it has placed the ratings of three ABS transactions on review for possible upgrade. The action follows Moody's announcement of its placing on review for upgrade the Korea Development Bank's ("KDB") Aa3 long-term foreign currency senior debt rating and Korea's A1

K-SWISS Launches its First Global Free Running Product Collection and Signs Sebastien Foucan, the Founding Father of Free Running

11 Jul 07 09:15
K-SWISS, the brand who introduced the first all-leather tennis shoe, is at the heels of another innovation--FREE RUNNING. FREE RUNNING--the art of moving through your environment using only your body and the surroundings to propel yourself--is a sport without boundaries. It can be practiced

TRIS Rating Affirms Company Rating and Assigns Issue Rating of "PS" at "BBB+/Positive"

11 Jul 07 08:05
TRIS Rating Co., Ltd. has affirmed the company rating of Preuksa Real Estate PLC (PS) at “BBB+”. At the same time, TRIS rating has assigned the “BBB+” rating to PS’s proposed up to Bt2,000 million senior debentures. The rating outlook is “positive”. The