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June 22, 2009

Photo Release: Vitallife welcomes Dr. Michael Klentze on board as an International Medical Director

Photo Release: Vitallife welcomes Dr. Michael Klentze on board as an International Medical Director

22 Jun 09 23:30
Vitallife Wellness Center, Thailand’s pioneer in Anti-Aging Medicine impresses us again by recruiting Professor Dr. Michael Klentze as an International Medical Director to head all the research and development in Preventive, Regenerative and
DHL Global Forwarding teams up with BFS to enhance cargo security

DHL Global Forwarding teams up with BFS to enhance cargo security

22 Jun 09 22:54
DHL Global Forwarding, one of three business units of DHL, the world’s leading logistics company, and Bangkok Flight Services have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) in Air Cargo Security Partnership. The initiative demonstrates DHL’s
Sheraton Grande Sukhumvit Sunday Jazzy Brunch with Free Flow Drinks!!

Sheraton Grande Sukhumvit Sunday Jazzy Brunch with Free Flow Drinks!!

22 Jun 09 21:40
Sheraton Grande Sukhumvit, a Luxury Collection hotel invites guests to join its fabulous Sunday Jazzy Brunch with free flow drinks! Regarded as the finest Sunday brunch in Bangkok, diners can enjoy an exceptional spread of top quality international
Photo Release: KTC cooperated with Millennium Auto to launch the giant campaign “KTC-Millennium Auto Real Deal Day”.

Photo Release: KTC cooperated with Millennium Auto to launch the giant campaign “KTC-Millennium Auto Real Deal Day”.

22 Jun 09 20:58
Mr. Thawatchai Thitisakdiskul (middle right), Senior Executive Vice President, Credit Card Business, “KTC” or Krungthai Card Public Company Limited cooperated with Mr. Piyathep Siwakas (middle left), Sales and Marketing Director Millennium
UNITHAI SHIPYARD’s been recognised for excellence in Safety Standards by Singapore rig builder

UNITHAI SHIPYARD’s been recognised for excellence in Safety Standards by Singapore rig builder

22 Jun 09 20:45
Unithai Shipyard and Engineering Limited, Thailand’s premier shipyard, has received an appreciation award from PPL Shipyard Pte Ltd of Singapore for its excellence in ensuring the safety of all employees. The certificate awarded recognises the
ETIHAD BRINGS THAI CULTURE TO THE WORLD BY PROVIDING SUPPORT TO NADTAKA INSTITUTE'S "THAI CULTURE JUNIOR AMBASSADOR"

ETIHAD BRINGS THAI CULTURE TO THE WORLD BY PROVIDING SUPPORT TO NADTAKA INSTITUTE'S "THAI CULTURE JUNIOR AMBASSADOR"

22 Jun 09 19:52
Recently, Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, provided airline sponsorships for the “Thai Culture Junior Ambassador” project conducted by the Nadtaka Institute. The Thai Culture Junior Ambassador project is the
IT’S TIME TO DROP

IT’S TIME TO DROP

22 Jun 09 19:45
Mandarina Duck, a modern Italian name renowned for luggage and handbags of functional and industrial design, introduces “DROP”, the first ever polycarbonate line, with full of functionality, and distinctive design and passed the high quality
Photo Release: Teddy Bear Charity at Le Meridien Angkor

Photo Release: Teddy Bear Charity at Le Meridien Angkor

22 Jun 09 18:24
Le Meridien Angkor conducts a charity event over the Christmas and New Year period every year in support of the Kantha Bopha Foundation's Jayavarman VII Children's Hospital. The Hotel's adopted charity since 2006, the Kantha Bopha Foundation relies 100%
ROLLS-ROYCE TO POWER INDIAN PIPELINE EXTENSION IN $130 MILLION GAS TURBINE CONTRACT

ROLLS-ROYCE TO POWER INDIAN PIPELINE EXTENSION IN $130 MILLION GAS TURBINE CONTRACT

22 Jun 09 18:20
Rolls-Royce engines will power an extension to one of India’s major gas pipelines in a deal with Gas Authority India Limited (GAIL) valued at more than $130 million. Six RB211-GT61 gas turbine compression packages will be supplied to increase the
Le Meridien Angkor offers "Ancient Wonders Package" for Airline, Hotel and Travel Industry employess

Le Meridien Angkor offers "Ancient Wonders Package" for Airline, Hotel and Travel Industry employess

22 Jun 09 17:40
Visit Angkor’s exotic ancient temples at Le M้ridien Angkor. Voted Cambodia’s leading Hotel and Cambodia’s leading spa at the World Travel Awards 2007 and 2008. Just USD 89 per room per night (Single Use) and USD 99 per room per night
Program Title: The Universe III: Stopping Armageddon

Program Title: The Universe III: Stopping Armageddon

22 Jun 09 17:36
Program Title: The Universe III: Stopping Armageddon Channel: HISTORY on TrueVisions A23 and D48 Telecast Date & Time: Monday, June 22, 2009 at 8.00 p.m. It sounds like a Hollywood blockbuster: a deadly asteroid is on a collision course with Earth. But
Photo Release: Microsoft encourages Thai students to develop Windows Mobile applications

Photo Release: Microsoft encourages Thai students to develop Windows Mobile applications

22 Jun 09 17:05
Microsoft (Thailand) Limited has announced the results of a special Windows Mobile Application Contest as part of the Windows Mobile Experience Tour event, held in Bangkok from June 10 – 14th, 2009. The contest was created to promote innovation
Photo Release: HOTEL INSPECTION

Photo Release: HOTEL INSPECTION

22 Jun 09 16:50
Director of Sales & Marketing, Mr. Anthony Low together with Assistant Director of Sales, Mr. Nattapong Bhulsuk of Swissotel Le Concorde Bangkok welcomed the representatives of Iranian Travel Agents during their visitation to Thailand and inspected the

Thai bourse joins hands with brokerages to hold global roadshows

23 Jun 09 00:16
Foreign institutional investors can get a more balanced view of Thailand as an investment destination from global roadshows during June 25-30 and July 6-9, 2009. Both of these events are cooperated by major securities firms, key listed companies, and The

Thai bourse supports establishing FTSE SET Index ETF

23 Jun 09 00:14
The ThaiDex FTSE SET Large Cap ETF, or TFTSE, is the third ETF of the Thai capital market, and will have its IPO in late-July. This ETF is supported by The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) and established by One Asset Management Ltd and co-managed by KGI

NetApp Comments on Data Domain's Recommendation that Stockholders Reject EMC's Offer and Vote in Favor of the Merger with NetApp

22 Jun 09 23:55
NetApp (NASDAQ: NTAP) today responded to Data Domain’s announcement that its board of directors has recommended that Data Domain stockholders reject EMC Corporation’s (NYSE: EMC) offer to acquire all of the outstanding shares of Data Domain

The 16th Discovery Thailand & Discovery World 2009 “The Most Comprehensive Fair for Tourism Worldwide” 3-6 September 2009 at QSNCC

22 Jun 09 23:45
Following the immense success of past event which attracted 300,000 visitors, P.K. Exhibition Management Co.,Ltd. is organizing the 16th Discovery Thailand 2009 (Thai Teaw Thai) with the aim to make the event even bigger and better than ever, schedule

EXIM Thailand Opens its Om Yai and Wongwian Yai Sub-branches at GSB to Provide Services under the “One Branch Two Banks” Program

22 Jun 09 23:34
EXIM Thailand opens its Om Yai and Wongwian Yai Sub-branches at the branches of Government Savings Bank (GSB) to provide services under the “One Branch Two Banks” campaign. Each of these sub-branches offers a number of financial facilities,

AsiaNet Daily Summary - Press Releases for Monday 22 June 2009

22 Jun 09 22:32
SOS1.TEL... BIARRITZ: In advance of the annual holiday period where many people travel to countries in search of sun or excitement, KFA Technologies Friday announced that it had created a new .tel domain to help people get near-instant access to

YAMAHA presents TVXQ! The 3rd Asia Tour Concert “MIROTIC” in Bangkok

22 Jun 09 21:46
Jun. 27-28, 2009, Arena Ticket are 4,500/ 3,500/ 2,500/ 1,500/ 800 baht Door open 16.00 hrs. Show time 18.00 hrs. Contact Organizer : Ticket reservation at Thaiticketmajor Tel. 02-262-3456

Nepcon Thailand 2009

22 Jun 09 21:23
June 25-28 Reed Tradex Tel. +66 2686 7299 Fax. - www.nepconthailand.com Brief Profile : The 11th International Presentation of Machinery, Equipment, Materials, Services and Components in Electronics

Assembly Technology 2009

22 Jun 09 21:21
June 25 - 28 Brief Profile : The 9th International Automated Manufacturing and Assembly Technology Exhibition and Conference. Featuring in Automation, Fluid Power, Assembly & Handling and Quality. Reed Tradex Tel. +66 2686 7299 Fax. -

Automotive Electronics 2009

22 Jun 09 21:18
June 25 - 28 Automotive Electronics 2009 Brief Profile : ASEAN’s Only Machinery Expo for Automotive Electronics Parts and Components Manufacturing. Reed Tradex Tel. +66 2686 7299 Fax. -

Automotive Manufacturing 2009

22 Jun 09 21:12
June 25 - 28 Automotive Manufacturing 2009 Brief Profile : ASEAN’s Only Machinery Expo for Automotive Parts Manufacturing. Reed Tradex Tel. +66 2686 7299 Fax. -

Airbus wins commitments worth US$12.9 billion at Paris Air Show

22 Jun 09 21:08
Airbus announced commitments during the 2009 Paris Air Show for 127 aircraft, valued at some US$12.9 billion. These commitments include firm orders for 58 aircraft worth almost US$6.4 billion, plus ‘Memoranda of Understanding’ (MoU)

InterMold Thailand 2009

22 Jun 09 20:59
June 25 - 28 Brief Profile : Thailand ’s Only Machinery and Technology Trade Exhibition & Conference for Mold & Die Manufacturing – 16th Edition. Reed Tradex Tel. +66 2686 7299 Fax. -

InterPlas Thailand 2009 Brief Profile : Thailand 17th International Plastic and Rubber Technology Trade Exhibition and Conference. Reed Tradex Tel. +66 2686 7299 Fax. - www.interpla

22 Jun 09 20:55
June 25 - 28 Brief Profile : Thailand 17th International Plastic and Rubber Technology Trade Exhibition and Conference. Reed Tradex Tel. +66 2686 7299 Fax. -

Moody's assigns P-2 rating to Thailand's CP Program

22 Jun 09 19:51
Moody's Investors Service has assigned a foreign currency rating of P-2 to the Kingdom of Thailand's US$2,000,000,000 Euro-Commercial Paper Program, the purpose of which is to refinance existing debt and to support the government's national economic and

New Zealand Aims at Ongoing “Excellence” to Become the First Choice of a Study Destination

22 Jun 09 19:44
Education New Zealand ensures that New Zealand’s brand new initiatives will spur New Zealand become the first choice of a study destination among Thai students. Recent research shows that New Zealand comes out of the largest international

MEKONG COUNTRIES BUILD REGIONAL CAPACITY TO COMBAT TRANSNATIONAL HUMAN TRAFFICKING

22 Jun 09 18:29
According to the UN, there are an estimated 2.5 million trafficked persons worldwide, with a concentration in the Asia and Pacific region, and traffickers are making illicit profits estimated at $31 billion US dollars. In response, representatives from

Low-carbon development models can lead future economic growth in Asia-Pacific region

22 Jun 09 17:38
UN-sponsored forum brought policymakers, experts and mayors together Development models emphasizing low carbon emissions, saving energy and greater investment in energy infrastructures are gaining acceptance around the Asia-Pacific region and may lead to

Hayes Lemmerz International, Inc. Receives Certificate of Achievement for Quality

22 Jun 09 16:47
Hayes Lemmerz International, Inc. ("Hayes" or the "Company") announced today that its subsidiary, Hayes Lemmerz Werke GmbH, which operates the Company's Konigswinter, Germany facility, has received a certificate of achievement from DAF Trucks N.V. and

Credit Suisse names vice chairman Private Banking Asia Pacific

22 Jun 09 16:44
Credit Suisse has announced that Tee Fong Seng has been appointed Vice Chairman and Head of Ultra High Net Worth (UHNW) for Private Banking Asia Pacific, effective August 1, 2009. He will be based in Singapore and will report to Marcel Kreis, Head of

Granting of deposit-taking company registration to KEB Asia Finance

22 Jun 09 16:40
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority announced today (Friday) that the Monetary Authority has registered KEB Asia Finance Limited (KAFL) as a deposit-taking company under the Banking Ordinance. The registration took effect on 19 June 2009. KAFL is

MasterCard names Ajay Banga president and COO

22 Jun 09 16:38
MasterCard Incorporated announced it has appointed Ajay Banga President and Chief Operating Officer, reporting to Robert W. Selander, currently President and Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Selander will continue to serve as Chief Executive Officer after

Citi Indonesia launches commercial cards

22 Jun 09 16:37
Card based expense management solution to improve client efficiency Citi Indonesia has officially launched the Citibank Commercial Cards for corporate clients across the country. Developed and managed by Citi Global Transaction Services, commercial cards

Union Bankshares and First Market Bank amend merger agreement

22 Jun 09 16:34
Some 170 no-fee, ATM sites are now available to customers thanks to proposed merger Union Bankshares Corporation and First Market Bank, FSB have amended the terms of their combination. As previously announced on March 30, 2009, First Market Bank was to

Bank of Kansas assumes deposits of First National Bank

22 Jun 09 16:30
First National Bank of Anthony, Anthony, Kansas was closed today by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, which appointed the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) as receiver. To protect the depositors, the FDIC entered into a purchase

First Bank assumes deposits of Cooperative Bank

22 Jun 09 16:29
Cooperative Bank, Wilmington, North Carolina was closed by the North Carolina Office of Commissioner of Banks, which appointed the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) as receiver. To protect the depositors, the FDIC entered into a purchase and

United Community Bank assumes deposits of Southern Community Bank

22 Jun 09 16:23
Southern Community Bank, Fayetteville, Georgia was closed by the Georgia Department of Banking and Finance, which appointed the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) as receiver. To protect the depositors, the FDIC entered into a purchase and

Moody's confirms ACLEDA Bank's ratings

22 Jun 09 16:20
Moody's Investors Service has confirmed ACLEDA Bank Plc's (ACLEDA Bank) local currency deposit and issuer ratings of Ba1 with a stable outlook. The rating action concludes the review initiated on May 20, 2009 to examine the probability of the systemic

20 DBS employees lose their locks for a good cause

22 Jun 09 16:17
Bank's community initiative has, to date, raised over SGD 70,000 for Children's Cancer Foundation Twenty DBS Bank employees, including head of Consumer Banking Rajan Raju and Chief Risk Officer Elbert Pattijn, are bravely shaving their heads to stand in

Basel Committee and IADI issue Core Principles for Effective Deposit Insurance Systems

22 Jun 09 16:15
The Basel Committee on Banking Supervision and the International Association of Deposit Insurers (IADI) today issued the Core Principles for Effective Deposit Insurance Systems. The deposit insurance Core Principles, which were developed by a joint

Premier Financial and Abigail Adams National amend merger agreement

22 Jun 09 16:13
PREMIER FINANCIAL BANCORP, INC. (PREMIER),, a $734 million community bank holding company with six bank subsidiaries announced today that Premier and Abigail Adams National Bancorp, Inc. (Adams) have amended their merger agreement to extend the deadline

New Mexico's Severence Tax Bonds, Series 2009A Rated 'AA'; SPURs Affirmed

22 Jun 09 16:06
Standard & Poor's Ratings Services assigned its 'AA' long-term rating, and stable outlook, to New Mexico's $218.45 million series 2009A severance tax bonds. At the same time, Standard & Poor's affirmed its 'AA' long-term rating and underlying rating

STAR ALLIANCE FIRST TO OPERATE FROM TERMINAL 1 IN BARCELONA

22 Jun 09 14:54
All 14 Star Alliance member carriers serving Barcelona have moved to the new Terminal 1 at “El Prat” Airport: Adria Airways, Austrian, Blue1, Croatia Airlines, EGYPTAIR, LOT Polish Airlines, Lufthansa, SAS, Singapore Airlines, Spanair, SWISS,

STAR ALLIANCE AIRLINES MOVE FROM TERMINAL 2 TO TERMINAL 1 AT LONDON’S HEATHROW AIRPORT

22 Jun 09 14:53
Major step for “Move under one Roof” at Heathrow Five Star Alliance member carriers - Austrian, Croatia Airlines, Lufthansa, SWISS and TAP – have moved from Terminal 2 to the refurbished Terminal 1 at London’s Heathrow Airport.