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March 10, 2008

CS Loxinfo Pays 431 MB as special benefit to all shareholders

CS Loxinfo Pays 431 MB as special benefit to all shareholders

10 Mar 08 17:31
With the fundamental strength of the company, CS Loxinfo public company (CSL) is going to pay special benefit to its shareholders totaled 431 MB or equivalent to 0.75 Bt/share in form of a par reduction. On 7 March 2008, the Board of Director of CSL has agreed to propose to the annual general
Swissotel Nai Lert Park Bangkok Activities this week

Swissotel Nai Lert Park Bangkok Activities this week

10 Mar 08 17:04
Seafood Treats Noble House, Cantonese restaurant of Nai Lert Park Bangkok, a Raffles International Hotel offers you the amazing menus with “Seafood Treats” throughout the month of March. Chef Kongsoon, our master chef from Hong Kong who guaranteed that every dish will bring you
Mobile broadband creates growth for all

Mobile broadband creates growth for all

10 Mar 08 16:35
Mobile broadband holds the key to bridging the digital divide between rural and urban areas by making broadband available and affordable to all. The advantages of mobile technologies such as HSPA are set to drive broadband to a true global mass market – and turn millions of users into
HP increases hardware recycling volume by over 60% in Asia Pacific & Japan

HP increases hardware recycling volume by over 60% in Asia Pacific & Japan

10 Mar 08 16:29
Recycling programs have netted 5,897 tonnes of hardware and supplies amid rising environmental awareness. HP (NYSE, Nasdaq: HPQ) Asia Pacific and Japan (APJ) today announced that it has recycled 5,897 tonnes of hardware and supplies in the Asia Pacific region. This is a 61.8 per cent increase for
Rigley are to invest over 150 million baht to stamp there dominance with the "Doublemint"

Rigley are to invest over 150 million baht to stamp there dominance with the "Doublemint"

10 Mar 08 15:59
Rigley are to invest over 150 million baht to stamp there dominance with the “Doublemint” chewing gum targeting younger consumers with Paula Taylor as the new presenter. Already being the leading brand for consumers worldwide, Wrigley has decided to penetrate the Thai market,
Photo Release: KTC launches "KTC-Big Camera VISA Platinum Credit Card". Shutter-happy consumers targeted.

Photo Release: KTC launches "KTC-Big Camera VISA Platinum Credit Card". Shutter-happy consumers targeted.

10 Mar 08 14:36
Mr. Thawatchai Thitisakdiskul (right), Senior Executive Vice President - Credit Card Business, “KTC” or Krungthai Card Public Company Limited, and, Mr. Charn Thienkanjanawong (left), Chairman of Board of Directors, “Big Camera” or Big Camera Company Limited,
Photo Release:  Seagate employees take part in football match against drugs in "Or Bor Tor Sungnoen Cup 2008"

Photo Release: Seagate employees take part in football match against drugs in "Or Bor Tor Sungnoen Cup 2008"

10 Mar 08 11:56
Management and employees of Seagate Technology (Thailand) Limited, Korat plant, take part in special football match with members of Sungnoen Subdistrict Administrative Organization (Or Bor Tor) led by Mrs. Somboon Sing-ho, head of Sungnoen Subdistrict Administrative Organization in football
Photo Release: TISCO Bank received Suriya Sasithorn Awards

Photo Release: TISCO Bank received Suriya Sasithorn Awards

10 Mar 08 11:42
TISCO Bank by Nartrudee Siwabut, Head of Corporate Marketing and Communication received Suriya Sasithorn awards form His Excellency Air Vice Marshal Kamthon Sindhvananda, the Member of the Privy Councilor. This 28th award ceremony was recently held by the Public Relations Society of Thailand.
Malaysian Tradition of the wonderful wedding at Chiangmai International Heritage 2008

Malaysian Tradition of the wonderful wedding at Chiangmai International Heritage 2008

10 Mar 08 11:12
7-9 March 2008 at Sport Field Polytechnic, Lanna College Mr. Ahmad Zawawi Zakaria, Deputy Director of Malaysia Tourism Promotion Board, Bangkok Office ( right stand) was among the “ Bride & Groom” in Malaysian Traditional Dress to present Malaysia Wedding Ceremony in
Raimon Land Releases Why Invest…Pattaya, An In-Depth Look Into The Beach Resort’s Property Market

Raimon Land Releases Why Invest…Pattaya, An In-Depth Look Into The Beach Resort’s Property Market

10 Mar 08 10:42
Thailand’s premier luxury condominium developer Raimon Land has released Why InvestPattaya, an unprecedented and in-depth examination into the residential property market in Thailand’s top beach resort and its vicinities. Why Invest Pattaya reveals that investors in premium high-end
Photo Release: KTC- MasterCard to create new world record with the first international balloon wedding in the air.

Photo Release: KTC- MasterCard to create new world record with the first international balloon wedding in the air.

10 Mar 08 10:28
KTC- MasterCard to create new world record with the first international balloon wedding in the air. 14 couples on 14 giant balloons launched over Chiang Mai sky. Niwatt Chittalarn, President & CEO, “KTC” or Krungthai Card Public Company Limited in collaboration with
Photo Release: Workshop on Enhancing Investment Climate in CLMV Countries

Photo Release: Workshop on Enhancing Investment Climate in CLMV Countries

10 Mar 08 10:01
President Representative for Thailand and Asian Regional Support Office of Japanese International Cooperation Agency (JICA), Mr. Katsuji Onoda cooperated with Minister of Thailand International Development Cooperation Agency, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ms. Kundalee Prachimdhit and Director

AsiaNet Daily Summary - Press Releases for Monday, March 10, 2008

10 Mar 08 17:16
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Wyeth to Invest $280 Million to Build State-of-the-Art Nutritional Manufacturing Facility in China

10 Mar 08 16:40
Wyeth (NYSE: WYE) announced today that it is investing $280 million to build a state-of-the-art nutritional manufacturing facility in Suzhou Industrial Park, Jiangsu Province, China. The new facility will primarily produce infant formula milk powder and other nutritional products. When completed,

Asia-Pacific Population Journal Paints Mixed Picture of Pacific Sub-region

10 Mar 08 16:00
With a total population of about 34 million and very diverse levels of fertility – from 1.2 children per woman in the Northern Mariana Islands to 4.6 in Samoa – the Pacific sub-region needs to redouble its efforts to tackle crucial issues such as maternal mortality, low contraceptive

Photo Release -- Osbourne, Zappa to Record Big Band Crooner CD With Brian Evans

10 Mar 08 12:26
LOS ANGELES--(PRIME NEWSWIRE)--March 7, 2008 In what will likely be the only big band CD you'll ever hear the last names "Osbourne" and "Zappa" attached to, crooner Brian Evans is making one unique album. A photo accompanying this release is available at

Standard Chartered to dispose of Indian asset management business

10 Mar 08 11:57
Standard Chartered PLC announces that it has agreed to sell Standard Chartered Trustee Company Private Limited and Standard Chartered Asset Management Company Private Limited, including minorities, to Infrastructure Development Finance Company Limited (IDFC) for a total cash consideration of

Highest Density Fuel Cell: Violet Fuel Cell Stick

10 Mar 08 11:09
SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mar. 08, 2008 Today, green high-tech venture VioletTM Fuel Cell SticksTMwww.violetfuelcellsticks.com announces it has achieved an extremely high, 15KW/Liter cell density with their Solid Oxide Fuel Cell (SOFC) StickTM. Previous commercial fuel cells, including both

Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation spreads its wings in North Asia: New Japan and Korea representation

10 Mar 08 10:59
Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation is pleased to announce it now has local representation in the key markets of Japan and Korea. “North Asian aviation will experience a boom over the next few years and the Centre’s aviation intelligence services will be covering all the developments,

Photo Release -- Brian Evans to Headline in Las Vegas

10 Mar 08 10:35
LOS ANGELES--(PRIME NEWSWIRE)--March 7, 2008 Brian Evans, one of the "new crooners" in the big band genre, will debut as a headliner at a major Las Vegas casino in August. Talks have been going on for several weeks. A photo accompanying this release is available at

THAI Targets European Travelers At ITB Berlin 2008

10 Mar 08 10:25
Thai Airways International has outlined at the world’s largest trade show, ITB in Berlin, Germany an aggressive campaign to attract European tourists to Thailand. The aim is to attract more Germans, French and Scandinavian people to Thailand. One key new attraction will be connections

China Southern weighs into the ‘Battle for Shanghai’ - calls for airline consolidation in China

10 Mar 08 10:01
Airline Code [CSN] View More China Southern Airlines News China Southern Airlines Chairman, Liu Shaoyong, has entered the debate on the future structure of China’s airline industry, advocating that the various state-owned shareholdings in Air China, China Eastern Airlines and China

Thai bourse responds to news report regarding TPIPL

10 Mar 08 09:26
It was recently reported that The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) had directed TPI Polene PCL (TPIPL) to clarify its plans and actions as ordered by the Criminal Court and, the report alleged, that SET had distorted certain facts and misinformed investors. SET would like to explain that,

Thai capital market agencies offer summer internships for students

10 Mar 08 08:36
The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) and many other organizations are co-hosting the fifth annual Capital Market for Students program during the summer school break. Agencies involved include Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Federation of Thai Capital Market Organizations (FeTCO), listed