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January 9, 2008

Novotel Bangkok Siamsquare Activities this week

Novotel Bangkok Siamsquare Activities this week

09 Jan 08 16:46
Organize Your Meeting in Style Get the chance to receive special prizes at Novotel Bangkok on Siam Square when hosting a meeting, exhibition, wedding, and parties. Your worries are solved as we offer a most convenient location, long-experienced and friendly banqueting team, an array of
Trademark Infringement Grows in Thailand Casio Revealed Damages of More than 10 MM Baht

Trademark Infringement Grows in Thailand Casio Revealed Damages of More than 10 MM Baht

09 Jan 08 16:02
Casio reported that copyright and trademark infringement in Thailand is extreme and the “Casio” calculators are continuing to be counterfeited. Most recently, retail stores around Klongtom market were searched and nearly 2,000 counterfeit calculators, worth almost one million baht, were
Photo Release: "Prantalay" remunerates the contribution of Thai traffic polices during festive season

Photo Release: "Prantalay" remunerates the contribution of Thai traffic polices during festive season

09 Jan 08 15:53
“Prantalay” food packages given away as New Year gifts for the good spirit of those on duty around Bangkok and the circumference Prantalay Marketing Company Limited, manufacturer and distributor of ‘Prantalay’ frozen seafood products, recently sent out company
VIEWSONIC UNVEILS INDUSTRY LEADING COLOR PERFORMANCE AND IMPROVED PIXEL DENSITY FOR DESKTOPS

VIEWSONIC UNVEILS INDUSTRY LEADING COLOR PERFORMANCE AND IMPROVED PIXEL DENSITY FOR DESKTOPS

09 Jan 08 15:41
ViewSonic® Corp., a leading global provider of visual display products, has once again expanded its display technology innovations from the desktop to any room in the home with ease, style and affordability. In conjunction with the Consumer Electronics Show (CES), the company will showcase
HSBC CREDIT CARD OFFERS EXCLUSIVE BENEFITSFOR ONLINE SHOPPING

HSBC CREDIT CARD OFFERS EXCLUSIVE BENEFITSFOR ONLINE SHOPPING

09 Jan 08 15:36
HSBC Credit Card offers its cardholders unrivalled privileges and the chance to earn extra reward points via its secure online shopping. HSBC cardholders can enjoy an additional 300 HSBC Reward points for every 5,000 baht online shopping; double HSBC Reward points when spending online in its
QANTAS STATEMENT ON QF2

QANTAS STATEMENT ON QF2

09 Jan 08 14:35
Qantas said today the B747-400 aircraft that lost electrical power on descent into Bangkok on 7 January was now back in normal operation. Qantas Executive General Manager John Borghetti said the pilots had handled this unusual situation in line with their training. Mr Borghetti said the
Photo Release: Brian Evans

Photo Release: Brian Evans

09 Jan 08 11:32
The Next Great Crooner is coming, and he's coming worldwide. Here is Evans pictured with presidential candidate Mike Huckabee, currently the republican front-runner.
WD  LOWERS POWER CONSUMPTION, FURTHER COOLING AND QUIETING OPERATION

WD LOWERS POWER CONSUMPTION, FURTHER COOLING AND QUIETING OPERATION

09 Jan 08 10:39
Drawing on its expertise as a leading supplier to major consumer electronics and surveillance manufacturers worldwide, Western Digital Corp.ฎ (NYSE: WDC) has designed its new GreenPower (GP) version of its WD AV hard drives with technologies that provide cooler and quieter operation and lower power
Variety of Fresh Sashimi at Takumi

Variety of Fresh Sashimi at Takumi

09 Jan 08 10:33
Swissotel Le Concorde Bangkok’s Takumi Japanese Restaurant proudly invites you to try one the freshness of our most popular order with “Sashimi”, including of best selected of varied fish for you; Shake (Salmon), Tai (Sea bream), Ika (Cattle Fish), Makuro (Tuna), Kani (Crab
Microsoft and True create Educational Internet Caf? at True Coffee and TrueLife shops

Microsoft and True create Educational Internet Caf? at True Coffee and TrueLife shops

09 Jan 08 10:17
Microsoft (Thailand) Ltd in collaboration with True Corporation Plc have developed True Coffee and TrueLife shops to be the role model for an educational Internet café emphasizing safety and creativity in line with the Government’s policy. Both Microsoft and True are confident that
DAZZLING HARBOUR EXTRAVAGANZA HERALDS 2008

DAZZLING HARBOUR EXTRAVAGANZA HERALDS 2008

09 Jan 08 10:01
Hong Kong celebrated the arrival of 2008 with a spectacular New Year’s Eve countdown set against one of the world’s most famous backdrops, Victoria harbour. Festive lights put the waterfront buildings in holiday mood, adding to the vibrant colour and excitement of the evening. The
Exciting Fruity, Shiny Lips With New ‘NIVEA Lip Care Star Fruits’

Exciting Fruity, Shiny Lips With New ‘NIVEA Lip Care Star Fruits’

09 Jan 08 09:55
Right in time for Valentine’s Day! NIVEA Lip Care introduces ‘NIVEA Lip Care Star Fruits (65 Baht)’, an extra shiny lipstick that comes in two fruity flavors, Strawberry and Pink Grapefruit. Bring extra moisture to your lips and added brightness to your smile with NIVEA Lip

AsiaNet Daily Summary, Press Releases for Wednesday, January 9, 2008

09 Jan 08 17:14
TRUE INTERNET... PETACH TIKVA - True Internet, Thailand's leading Internet Service Provider and one of the fastest growing providers in Asia, is expanding its deployment of Oversi's P2P caching and content delivery platform to support the growth in P2P traffic on its network. The

New study estimates 151 000 violent Iraqi deaths from start of the conflict

09 Jan 08 17:13
Geneva/Baghdad - A large national household survey conducted by the Iraqi government and the World Health Organization estimates that 151 000 Iraqis died from violence between March 2003 and June 2006. The findings, published today on the web site of the New England Journal of Medicine, are

NETGEAR Wins "Best of Innovations" In Home Networking Category in Innovations 2008 Design and Engineering Awards Program at CES

09 Jan 08 15:45
NETGEAR, Inc. (NASDAQGM: NTGR), a worldwide provider of technologically advanced, branded networking solutions, today announced at the 2008 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) that the NETGEAR Powerline HD Plus Ethernet Adapter (HDX111) has won the prestigious Best of Innovations Award in the

Motorola to Enhance Music Delivery Capabilities in Asia through Acquisition of Soundbuzz

09 Jan 08 15:32
Motorola, Inc. (NYSE: MOT) has announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Soundbuzz Pte. Ltd., a privately held, leading pan-Asian music provider. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. The acquisition, which is subject to customary conditions, is expected to close in the

The Castle Group, Inc. Welcomes Robert Wu as Member of Board of Directors and Executive V.P. of Asia Development for Subsidiary

09 Jan 08 14:47
HONOLULU--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 09, 2008 The Castle Group, Inc. (OTCBB:CAGU) today announced the appointment of entrepreneur Robert Wu to its Board of Directors and to the post of Executive Vice President of Asian Development for its subsidiary Castle Resorts & Hotels, which provides

Buy 1 Get 1 Free! at BOOTS From now until January 24, 2008

09 Jan 08 12:00
To welcome the very special Rat Year 2008, Boots Retail (Thailand) Limited, our health and beauty specialist offers ‘Buy 1 Get 1 Free!’ promotion for variety Boots caravan including The Sanctuary Spa, Elle Macpherson, Charles Worthington, Boots Luminese, Trevor Sorbie, Boots Carribean,

Extension the Temporary Prohibition on Net Settlement and Margin Trading of "TRAF"

09 Jan 08 11:16
As the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) have prohibited members from providing both net settlement trading and margin loans trading for TRAFFIC CORNER HOLDINGS Plc. "TRAF" ("Company") securities from Nov 21, 2007 to Jan 8, 2008 due to high speculation and its extraordinary changes in price and

Asia-Pacific ready to face US sub-prime uncertainties in 2008, says UN Domestic demand to cushion slower exports

09 Jan 08 10:36
The robust economic growth in the Asia-Pacific region will continue in 2008, despite uncertainties in the United States and continued appreciation of regional currencies. Strong growth in China and India, sound economic fundamentals and buoyant commodity prices will underpin the region’s

NEW RECORDS OF VISITOR ARRIVALS & SPENDING FOR HONG KONG TOURISM IN 2007

09 Jan 08 10:35
Hong Kong’s tourism industry has notched up record-breaking results in 2007, the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) announced today (7 January). Provisional figures show that total arrivals for 2007 have surpassed the 28 million mark, representing an increase of more than 10% versus the same

China Eastern shareholder rejects Singapore offer, bid turns hostile

09 Jan 08 09:36
CNACG has strong momentum, with the ear of China Eastern shareholders and industry regulators; CNACG likely to pitch very attractive offer, with Cathay Pacific and Air China expected to help fund acquisition; CNACG likely to seek other airline stakes to boost market share and further its