July 26, 2007

MEDIA COMPANY MEASURES MORE THAN 170 MILLION BLOGGERS ACROSS THE GLOBE Universal McCann reports half of Thailand’s internet users also read blogs The global blogging phenomenon shows no signs of abating, according to the latest research on social media from global media specialist firm

KTC revolutionizes the reward point scheme. New marketing campaign “Shop Now Get Now” does away with conventional redemption rules. Redeem products and services of your choice with as few as 99 points plus 800 Baht sales slip , no anticipation required. KTC unwraps “Shop Now

Ultrastar C10K147 Hard Drive’s Compact Size Optimized for Space & Power for Data Centers Timed to capitalize on the fast ramp of small form factor (SFF) enterprise hard drives in 2007, Hitachi announced today it has shipped the Ultrastar C10K147 hard drive, the company’s first SFF

STAR Sports continues broadcasting the top Asian football tournament, the AFC Asian Cup 2007, with the final to begin on Sunday 29th July 2007. STAR Sports bring to viewer the AFC Asian Cup 2007 from the studio hosted by Sookuijien of Top Corner, the football program that focuses on South

ASUSTeK Computer (Thailand) had announced its first models of PDA phones P525 and P535 to Thailand market in November 2006. Those models aim to grasp strong foothold in the niche feature phones segment, which continues to increase in popularity amongst Thai users. With outstanding feature-rich

Jantima Phienveja (Right), Senior Assistant Director of the Legal Department of the Securities and Exchange Commission, gave a lecture on “Trust for Transactions in the Capital Market” to provide the press with information and knowledge on the upcoming trust law and its benefits

Mr. Patrick Graham, Chief Executive Officer of Tesco Card Services, presents package tour prizes to lucky winners in the ‘Trip every month with Tesco Visa Card’ promotion. Some 45 couples will be enjoying fantastic shopping trips to one of three destinations: Hong Kong,

Teka (Thailand) Co.,Ltd. under Teka Group, one of the major producers of kitchen appliances, hosted a hip party to celebrate their 12 years anniversary. Ms. Vega Hernandez, the Managing Director, gave warm welcome to all the guests attending the “12th Anniversary Teka (Thailand).”

Nissan Diesel (Thailand) has officially opened a new Nakhonsawan Branch showroom recently. Mr. Steven Yeong, President of Nissan Diesel (Thailand), has the honor in the opening ceremony as Mr. Kazuhisa Ashihara, Deputy General manager, Nissan Diesel Motor Japan, witnessed the occasion. The

KTC-Best Western cashes in on tourism boom. With new card launch for travelers with full privileges worldwide “KTC-Best Western Titanium MasterCard” The First co-brand card by Best Western in Asia Pacific Mr. Thawatchai Thitisakdiskul (1st from light), Senior Executive Vice

Treat your beloved Mum on Mother’s Day with special menus prepared by Master Chefs of The Conrad Hotel, on 11-13 August 2007. Liu (Chinese) Jasmine trees adorn every table at Liu on 12 August. Set Menus feature the best of Chinese cuisine – best enjoyed with all your

Tyrolit Asia Pacific – leading distributor of cutting, sawing and drilling machinery from Australia - highlights new products launched for the first time in Thailand and expertise as leading system provider Tyrolit Asia Pacific, leading distributor of cutting, sawing and drilling

Healthy Choice! Healthy Eating! Healthier Living! JW Marriott Bangkok introduces its impressive variety of vegetarian menu during annual vegetarian festival from October 11 to 20, 2007. Marriott Café will include International Vegetarian Food corner to its regular buffet. Chef will offer

With its growing importance as a consumer market, Asia will be making its presence felt this year at one of the largest industry events in the United States. A delegation of more than 30 Hunter Douglas Gallery echelon dealers from the region will be making their debut at the Hunter Douglas

Special set menu from Royal Princess Larn Luang hotel Japanese Restaurant, Mikado and Italian Restaurant, Piccolo and a special soup with 12 herbs will be given to mothers free throughout August while on August 12 and August 13 group of five diners and Mom get a one pound vanilla cake and

PROGEN PHARMACEUTICALS... BRISBANE - Progen Pharmaceuticals Limited announced that its warrants, which were issued in connection with the Companys recently closed entitlements offering, have been approved for listing on the NASDAQ Capital Market. http://www.computershare.com THANKO

Zymes' new water-soluble formulation of coenzyme Q10 increases growth and survival of nerve cells exposed to HIV medications which cause nerve damage, as indicated by Dr. Catherine L. Cherry of the Burnet Institute, Melbourne, Australia. The results from this study are being presented at the 2007

SET listed construction and engineering contractor K-Tech Construction Public Company Limited (“K-TECH”) today announced that the Company had been awarded The Aquaminium Project by Buppachart Company Limited. Located at the Royal Phuket Marina Complex, The Aquaminium signals the

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 25, 2007 International Assets Holding Corporation (the "Company") (NASDAQ:IAAC) today announced that it has recruited Saw Jin Hong to build up its Asian Fixed Income business, focused on trading and investing in high yielding debt and special situations.

Fitch Ratings (Thailand) has today assigned National Long- and Short-term ratings to Asia Plus Securities Public Company Limited's (ASP) at 'A-(tha)' (A minus (tha)) and 'F2(tha)', respectively. The Outlook is Stable. The ratings reflect ASP's extensive domestic retail brokerage franchise,

Fitch Ratings (Thailand) has today upgraded Kim Eng Securities (Thailand) Public Company Limited's (Kim Eng) National Long-term rating to 'A(tha)' from 'BBB+(tha)' and its National Short-term rating to 'F1(tha)' from 'F2(tha)'. The Outlook is Stable. This follows a reassessment of the

BANGALORE, India--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 25, 2007 -- Among the largest F&A deals in BPO from India -- Expands Infosys' global network; 1400 skilled BPO staff to join Infosys Infosys Technologies Ltd (NASDAQ:INFY) today announced that it has signed a multi-million dollar outsourcing

From now until August 16, 2007, Boots Retail (Thailand) Limited, offers the ‘Boots Super Savings Caravan’ at a cost of 69 Baht or 96 Baht from leading brandname including FCUK, Lee Stafford, Luminese, Dama and more at Boots stores nationwide. Get the best prices at Boots with variety

The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) has appointed the representation firm Bryant & Tripptree Ltd. (BTL) as its representative in North America. The appointment, announced at the PATA head office in Bangkok, became effective July 1. BTL will coordinate PATA's activities in North

CARLSBAD, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 25, 2007 Callaway Golf Company (NYSE:ELY) announced today that it will release its second quarter 2007 financial results on Wednesday afternoon, August 1, 2007. The Company will subsequently hold a conference call with financial analysts and investors to

The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET)’s Board resolved today (July 25) to reinstate the 10% front-end collateral requirement for local and foreign cash account trading from October 1, 2007, SET Executive Vice President Mr. Suthichai Chitvanich announced. Since 2005, the rule has not applied

LARKSPUR, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 25, 2007 LRG Capital Group, LLC ("LRG Capital"), a global merchant bank that manages the BayStar Capital Investment Funds, announced today its investment in and its international strategic partnership with the Arque Orion Group, which operates a growing

The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET)’s Board approved an exemption to SET’s trading restriction on a company seeking secondary listing in the Thai market. This conforms with international practice (e.g., in Malaysia and Singapore), encourages dual listing, and enhances the Thai

Chiang Mai University Thailand To Build Next-Generation of Architecture Professionals With Autodesk Memorandum of Understanding Thai architecture undergraduates to gain access to leading-edge curriculum and professional design tools from Autodesk based on global benchmarks Autodesk, Inc.

According to the workshop entitled "Powering up the Lives of Asian Men Beyond 40" held during the 4th Congress of Asia Pacific Society of Aging Male (APSSAM) in Bali, Indonesia organized by Bayer Schering Pharma, it was found that applying the Testosterone Undecanoate along with Vardenafil would

Boeing reported second-quarter profits of USD1.1 billion dollars on increased orders for passenger aircraft. Sales at the Boeing Commercial Airplanes unit rose 22% to USD8.7 billion in the quarter, while profits for the unit were up 34% to USD960 million dollars. The manufacturer booked 360 gross

Sir Ivan, international techno-pop and dance recording artist, reality television star and philanthropist has launched his own global internet record label PEACEMAN MUSIC. The label will feature brand new mixes of Sir Ivan's three consecutive Billboard hits including "Imagine" previously

TRIS Rating Co., Ltd. has affirmed the company rating of Supalai PLC (SPALI) at “BBB+”. At the same time, TRIS Rating has assigned “A-” rating for SPALI’s proposed up to Bt1,000 million senior secured debentures. The out look of the company has been assigned