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November 11, 2008

Ford To Reveal Ranger Show Truck at Motor Expo

Ford To Reveal Ranger Show Truck at Motor Expo

12 Nov 08 00:26
Renowned for its genuine toughness and strength, the Ford Ranger takes a confident step forward with the debut of the high-impact Ranger Max show truck at the Thailand International Motor Expo. Ranger Max pushes everyone's expectations of Ranger to the
The Bronze ‘Intersect’ range

The Bronze ‘Intersect’ range

12 Nov 08 00:12
Where mobility meets power and style Overview Expanding on the sophisticated elegance of the current line, the new HP Pavilion dv series Entertainment Notebook PCs are defined by intersecting, modern lines and metalized finishes with exceptional
PHILIPS RESEARCHES DECISION SUPPORT SOFTWARE TO FACILITATE STROKE CARE

PHILIPS RESEARCHES DECISION SUPPORT SOFTWARE TO FACILITATE STROKE CARE

12 Nov 08 00:07
When someone suffers a stroke, every second counts. According to the World Health Organization, more than 15 million people suffer from stroke each year worldwide. Of these, five million die and another five million are permanently disabled. When stroke
HP Mini 1000 Stay connected in style

HP Mini 1000 Stay connected in style

11 Nov 08 23:48
Overview The HP Mini 1000 is a mini notebook that offers a rich mobile internet experience in a sleek, lightweight package with a modern Swirl imprint. It boasts one of the largest keyboards in its category and a bright 10”-diagonal
beaujolais nouveau 2008 est arrive!

beaujolais nouveau 2008 est arrive!

11 Nov 08 23:29
Plaza Athenee Bangkok, A Royal Meridien invites you to uncork the first bottles of frivolous and fruity Georges Duboeuf Beaujolais Nouveau 2008. Produced by one of France’s largest and best-known wine merchants, the Beaujolais Nouveau of Georges
ETIHAD AIRWAYS ADDS FOUR EXTRA SYDNEY FLIGHTS

ETIHAD AIRWAYS ADDS FOUR EXTRA SYDNEY FLIGHTS

11 Nov 08 22:32
Etihad Airways has increased from seven to 11 the number of services from its home base in Abu Dhabi to Sydney. The increase is part of the airline’s ambitious growth plans for Australia with new services from Melbourne launching in March 2009 to
Habitat’s Christmas Care Bears - a Small Price for A Lot of Love

Habitat’s Christmas Care Bears - a Small Price for A Lot of Love

11 Nov 08 22:26
A three-year-old slum child named Benz was abandoned by his parents and somehow ended up living alone in extreme degradation and sleeping among pigs in the slaughterhouse market of Klong Toey. Months later, when social workers found Benz, he was severely
AIRASIA, THE FIRST AIRLINE IN THE WORLD TO ABOLISH FUEL SURCHARGES

AIRASIA, THE FIRST AIRLINE IN THE WORLD TO ABOLISH FUEL SURCHARGES

11 Nov 08 22:06
AirAsia, the leading and largest low cost carrier in Asia today will be the first in the world to abolish fuel surcharges from all its international and domestic flights. The airline is dedicated to making travel more affordable and accessible for
Nokia demonstrates latest elements of Ovi Stepwise approach to increasing Ovi functionality aimed at ensuring a smooth and intuitive user experience

Nokia demonstrates latest elements of Ovi Stepwise approach to increasing Ovi functionality aimed at ensuring a smooth and intuitive user experience

11 Nov 08 21:49
Nokia today demonstrates the new personal information management (PIM) sync functionality of Ovi.com, as well as the recently launched Nokia Ovi Suite for PC, Share on Ovi and the Files on Ovi remote-access service. These different elements of Ovi help
Photo Release: Hemaraj Gives Full-Board Scholarships in Celebration of its 20th Anniversary

Photo Release: Hemaraj Gives Full-Board Scholarships in Celebration of its 20th Anniversary

11 Nov 08 21:41
Hemaraj Land And Development Plc. recently organized a press conference to announce its business success on the occasion of its 20th Anniversary. In commemoration of the occasion, the company has awarded five additional full-board scholarships worth a
แพลตตินั่ม มาร์เก็ตติ้ง แอนด์ ดิสทริบิวชั่น: NITIN SAWHNEY/ London Undersound

แพลตตินั่ม มาร์เก็ตติ้ง แอนด์ ดิสทริบิวชั่น: NITIN SAWHNEY/ London Undersound

11 Nov 08 21:36
NITIN SAWHNEY: London Undersound Format: CD Cat. No: POSITIVIDCD001 Retail Price: 399 Baht Style: Electronic/Pop/World/Chilled-Out Release Date: 11 November 08 TRACKLISTING 1. Days of Fire (featuring Natty) 2. October Daze (featuring Tina Grace) 3. Bring
แพลตตินั่ม มาร์เก็ตติ้ง แอนด์ ดิสทริบิวชั่น แนะนำอัลบั้มใหม่: BILLY SHEEHAN/ Holy Cow

แพลตตินั่ม มาร์เก็ตติ้ง แอนด์ ดิสทริบิวชั่น แนะนำอัลบั้มใหม่: BILLY SHEEHAN/ Holy Cow

11 Nov 08 21:31
BILLY SHEEHAN: Holy Cow Format: CD Cat. No: VIC PMDCD-1165 Retail Price: 399 Baht Style: Rock Release Date: 11 November 08 TRACKLISTING 1. In a Week Or Two (I’ll Give It Back to You) 2. Dynamic Exhilarator 3. A Lit’l Bit’l Do It to
Photo Release: The Viriyah Insurance invites Thais to send “Do Good for King” Postcards.

Photo Release: The Viriyah Insurance invites Thais to send “Do Good for King” Postcards.

11 Nov 08 21:08
The Viriyah Insurance is inviting Thai people all around the country to write “Do Good for King” postcard to send their good wishes and massages of love and forgiveness to the others in the “Do Good for King: More giving among
Photo Release: CP All owner of Panyapiwat Building got Silver award of 2008 Emerson Cup Design Competition in India and South East Asia.

Photo Release: CP All owner of Panyapiwat Building got Silver award of 2008 Emerson Cup Design Competition in India and South East Asia.

11 Nov 08 20:51
Emerson Climate Technologies executives Don Newlon, Vice President of Marketing (Extreme Left), and Mark Dunson, Vice President Air Conditioning Sales & Marketing – Asia-Pacific (Extreme Right) led the recently concluded awarding ceremony of 2008
ROLLS-ROYCE THAILAND ANNOUNCES SIGNATURE OF 10 YEAR MANUFACTURING AGREEMENT WITH THAI-BASED WESTON SEA

ROLLS-ROYCE THAILAND ANNOUNCES SIGNATURE OF 10 YEAR MANUFACTURING AGREEMENT WITH THAI-BASED WESTON SEA

11 Nov 08 20:22
Deal highlights Rolls-Royce long term commitment to manufacturing in the Kingdom Rolls-Royce Thailand announced today that it has signed a 10-year long term agreement (LTA) with Weston SEA, a member of the Weston EU Group, for the production of
Free session to build financial awareness: MBMG's quarterly 'Money College' launched in Bangkok

Free session to build financial awareness: MBMG's quarterly 'Money College' launched in Bangkok

11 Nov 08 19:05
FREE SESSION to BUILD FINANCIAL AWARENESS: MBMG’s quarterly ‘Money College’ launched in Bangkok First session this November is by women and for women only ‘MBMG Money College’ workshop leaders Chananya Sritawee (left) and
New Year Package at Royal Orchid Sheraton Hotel & Towers

New Year Package at Royal Orchid Sheraton Hotel & Towers

11 Nov 08 18:35
Make your stay a delectable one with a complete package; Royal Orchid Sheraton Hotel & Towers is proud to offer the most valuable experience with the best deal in town that highlighted riverside accommodation through “Gala Dinner Package” and
Wine Dinners at Giorgio’s Italian Restaurant at Royal Orchid Sheraton Hotel & Towers

Wine Dinners at Giorgio’s Italian Restaurant at Royal Orchid Sheraton Hotel & Towers

11 Nov 08 18:29
Royal Orchid Sheraton Hotel & Towers will host a gourmet wine dinner at the beautiful riverside Italian restaurant, Giorgio’s on November 27th, 2008. and December 2nd, 2008. Giorgio’s outstanding chef, Luca Pulese has created an exceptional
Emirates Announces Half-Year Profits of Dhs 284 million

Emirates Announces Half-Year Profits of Dhs 284 million

11 Nov 08 17:04
Strong business growth continues – operating revenues up 31%, passenger traffic up 11%, cargo tonnes up 13% Positive outlook for next six months Emirates Airline produced a net profit of Dhs 284 million (US $77 million), for the first six months of
True - Acer Together Launch Special Year-End Campaign Unlimited Net SIM Free Aspire one 3G

True - Acer Together Launch Special Year-End Campaign Unlimited Net SIM Free Aspire one 3G

11 Nov 08 16:39
-Empowering With AEON Offers Leasing Options For Monthly Service Fee - Acer Computer Co., Ltd., number one computer vendor in Thailand, has joined forces with True, leader of Convergence Lifestyle, to launch the hottest campaign of the year
Feel the snow in the Andaman Sea with Millennium Resort Patong Phuket

Feel the snow in the Andaman Sea with Millennium Resort Patong Phuket

11 Nov 08 16:31
Enjoy snow in the Andaman Sea and let you and your family be a part of the many activities on offer including the biggest Ginger Bread House in Patong. Enjoy the spectacular shows on Christmas Eve at the Bistro Restaurant while experiencing the
The Warmth of Thanksgiving at Pattaya Marriott Resort & Spa

The Warmth of Thanksgiving at Pattaya Marriott Resort & Spa

11 Nov 08 16:22
Thanksgiving is a time for fun, family, friends, and of course a traditional feast of turkey, stuffing, pumpkin pie and the works make Thanksgiving at the Pattaya Marriott Resort & Spa an event not to be missed. Make your booking for the best
Enjoy Your Pristine Luminous Spirits with  "Aromatic Spa Package" at Mandara Spa, Hua Hin Marriott Resort & Spa

Enjoy Your Pristine Luminous Spirits with "Aromatic Spa Package" at Mandara Spa, Hua Hin Marriott Resort & Spa

11 Nov 08 16:02
"Mandara Spa" at Hua Hin Marriott Resort & Spa presents an astounding “Aromatic Spa Package” all through this November. This fascinating package, using aromatic oil to improve your antibodies and relieves stress has been specially created for
Microsoft launches ‘BizSpark’ program in collaboration with Software Park and ATSI to boost Thai software industry newcomers

Microsoft launches ‘BizSpark’ program in collaboration with Software Park and ATSI to boost Thai software industry newcomers

11 Nov 08 15:11
Microsoft (Thailand) Ltd is stepping up its efforts to support the local Thai software industry with the launch of the Microsoft ‘BizSpark’ program, which has been designed specifically with the needs of young startup software companies in
25% Savings on Karen Millen

25% Savings on Karen Millen

11 Nov 08 14:10
Get ready for party goers. Karen Millen, the ultimate womanly silhouettes from England offers ‘Party Savings’, the 25% savings promotion for a femme fatale look on eveningwear. Look out for an ultimate gown with statement details to welcome

AsiaNet Daily Summary - Press Releases for Tuesday Nov 11, 2008

12 Nov 08 00:15
SCIENTIST PROFILES... BERN - As part of the "SCIENCEsuisse" project, swissinfo.ch is presenting profiles of 25 Swiss scientists from the broadest range of disciplines. http://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/index.html SMS COMMUNICATIONS... AUCKLAND - Datasquirt

HP Expands Mini PC Portfolio Designed for Mobility, Social Media and Fashion

11 Nov 08 23:42
A brand new companion PC geared for information “snacking” on demand and on the go Following the success of its mini PC introduced in April, HP today expanded the HP Mini family with a model of a new HP Mini 1000 line. This array of minis

Blue Coat in Leaders Quadrant in Secure Web Gateway Magic Quadrant

11 Nov 08 22:02
Blue Coat Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq: BCSI), the leader in WAN Application Delivery and Secure Web Gateway, today announced that it has been positioned in the leaders quadrant of the Magic Quadrant for Secure Web Gateway[i] by research and advisory firm

Nokia demonstrates latest elements of Ovi Stepwise approach to increasing Ovi functionality aimed at ensuring a smooth and intuitive user experience

11 Nov 08 21:49
Nokia today demonstrates the new personal information management (PIM) sync functionality of Ovi.com, as well as the recently launched Nokia Ovi Suite for PC, Share on Ovi and the Files on Ovi remote-access service. These different elements of Ovi help

Bombardier poised for metro projects in Bangkok after receiving large order from Land Transport Authority (LTA) of Singapore for 219 driverless MOVIA metro cars

11 Nov 08 21:34
Valued at 298 million euros ($US380) The new BOMBARDIER MOVIA 3-car metro units will cater to the Singapore Downtown Line which will run fully underground. The 40-km long line will transport almost half a million passengers every day, thus further

Ratchaburi Holding Announces a 9-month Operating Performance of 2008 with Net Profit of 5,045 Million Baht or 3.48 Baht per Share

11 Nov 08 20:38
Ratchaburi Electricity Generating Holding PCL. (RATCH) announces its 9-month reviewed operating performance of the Company and its subsidiaries. As a period of 1 January – 30 September, 2008, the Company recorded net profit at 5,045 million Baht or

Lufthansa holds the course during the crisis in the industry

11 Nov 08 18:45
Lufthansa Group achieves an operating profit of 984 million euros after nine months / Executive Board expects a result around 1.1 billion euros for the full year The Lufthansa Group increased its offer and sales during the first nine months of the year,

Lufthansa holds the course during the crisis in the industry

11 Nov 08 18:45
Lufthansa Group achieves an operating profit of 984 million euros after nine months / Executive Board expects a result around 1.1 billion euros for the full year The Lufthansa Group increased its offer and sales during the first nine months of the year,

BEST WESTERN PRESENTS GREAT GRAND OPENING PROMOTION IN ASIA

11 Nov 08 18:42
Best Western International (BWI), the world’s largest hotel chain, celebrates its hotel grand openings in Asia with the “Great Grand Opening” promotion, offering travelers different options to enjoy the new Best Western hotels in Japan,

TSL Grand Suite Card” Holders provided Free Tickets to Watch the "James Bond 007 Quantum of Solace"

11 Nov 08 18:39
TSL Provides Free Tickets to Watch the New “James Bond 007 Quantum of Solace” Movie at Enigma @ Siam Paragon for “TSL Grand Suite Card” Holders Only TSL Auto Corporation (a subsidiary of Benz Chaengwattana), organizes a special

Nantawan Trilingual School offers new Cambridge International Primary Programme.

11 Nov 08 18:00
Nantawan Trilingual School offers new Cambridge International Primary Programme. Membership of Cambridge International Primary Programme, approved for local school. Nantawan Trilingual School has been awarded membership of the Cambridge International

Calling all vendors and shoppers!

11 Nov 08 17:51
BAMBI (Bangkok Mothers and Babies International) will be holding its much anticipated Christmas Shopper’s Day on Saturday November 22, 2008 from 9:30 am to 11:30 am at NIST (New International School of Thailand, Sukhumvit Soi 15). On average, the

Eurail Pass Scope Increases Further in 2009

11 Nov 08 16:26
- Popular Destination of Czech Republic Added to Global and Select Passes The Eurail Group, owner of the popular Eurail Passes for European rail travel, has announced further expansions to the product range. As from 1st January 2009, the Czech Republic

Standard Chartered to acquire Lehman Brothers team in Brazil

11 Nov 08 16:01
Deal provides additional capability to support clients from Asia, Africa and the Middle East Standard Chartered PLC announces that its local subsidiary in Brazil has entered into an agreement to acquire a specialist team and some fixed assets from Lehman

OCBC Bank launches SmartChange for its credit and debit cards

11 Nov 08 15:57
SmartChange is an innovative programme created in response to customers’ need for a simple and effortless way to save money Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation Limited (“OCBC Bank”) announced the introduction of a feature in its Credit

NAB placement increased to A$3 billion following strong market response

11 Nov 08 15:55
National Australia Bank Limited (NAB) announced that it has successfully completed an institutional placement of 150 million new ordinary shares at $20.00 per share, to raise A$3 billion of new equity capital. The new shares will not be entitled to the

Fitch affirms 3 major Japanese bank groups' IDRs at 'A+

11 Nov 08 15:53
Fitch Ratings has affirmed most of the ratings of three large Japanese banking groups and simultaneously downgraded their Individual ratings to 'B/C' from 'B'. The ratings on the group holding companies and their operating subsidiaries are as follows:

Fitch affirms Daiwa Securities Group; revises outlook to stable

11 Nov 08 15:51
Fitch Ratings has affirmed its ratings on Daiwa Securities Group Inc. (DSGI) and revised the Outlook to Stable from Positive. The rating actions follow DSGI's net loss in its interim result for the first half of the financial year ending March 2009

Clifford Chance establishes India team in Singapore

11 Nov 08 15:49
International law firm Clifford Chance has established a dedicated team of lawyers in its Singapore office, focusing primarily on capital markets transactions in the Indian market. The team will offer a combination of experience and understanding of

MFC Sets MFC-Nichada Thani Property Fund 2 (MNIT 2) IPO from November 17-December 1, 2008

11 Nov 08 15:49
The company hopes to override inflation with return from the property fund MFC Asset Management Public Company Limited (MFC) makes a bold stride through the global recession with launch of MFC-Nichada Thani Property Fund 2 (MNIT 2), a property fund of

Moody's downgrades Gulf Bank to A1/C-; review maintained

11 Nov 08 15:39
Moody's Investors Service downgraded Gulf Bank's bank financial strength rating (BFSR) to C- from C and its long-term local and foreign currency deposit ratings to A1 from Aa3. These ratings remain on review for possible further downgrade. The Prime-1

Criteria Revision Results In Upgrades For 15 Municipalities In Oregon, Washington, Report Says

11 Nov 08 15:38
Standard & Poor's Ratings Services said today it raised the ratings on the general obligation bonds issued by 15 municipalities in Washington and Oregon that were previously constrained by their small size or remote location. "These upgrades reflect our

TRIS Rating Assigns “A-/Stable” Rating to New Debentures of “KTC”

11 Nov 08 15:35
TRIS Rating Co., Ltd. has assigned the rating of “A-” to the proposed issue of up to Bt2,000 million in senior debentures of Krungthai Card PLC (KTC). At the same time, TRIS Rating has affirmed the company rating of KTC and the ratings of its

Everything I Can Coalition Launches Today Online

11 Nov 08 15:32
Asia Pacific leaders commit to raise awareness of cervical cancer screening and prevention programs A special coalition of medical and public health experts will come together for a virtual press conference today at 11 a.m. (Hong Kong). The virtual press