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July 1, 2009

Photo Release: I.T.C. Executives Joined the ASHRAE R XIII 2nd RPM 2009 Conference

Photo Release: I.T.C. Executives Joined the ASHRAE R XIII 2nd RPM 2009 Conference

01 Jul 09 23:31
Dr. Apichit Lumlertpongpana, front row, fourth from right, Managing Director of I.T.C. Group, participated the ASHRAE R XIII 2nd RPM 2009 conference held recently by ASHRAE association in Singapore. The regional conference received great attentions from
RTB Technology launches Jabra HALO, the stereo Bluetooth headset The integrated innovative hi-technologies for music lovers

RTB Technology launches Jabra HALO, the stereo Bluetooth headset The integrated innovative hi-technologies for music lovers

01 Jul 09 23:10
Dr. Bunpot Wattanasombat, Managing Director (the second from left), and Miss Wimolmal Wattanasombat (the second from right), Marketing Manager of RTB Technology Company Limited launch the latest Jabra HALO, the stereo Bluetooth headset. Product is
Sink Your Teeth Into The Wild Gourmet at Trader Vic’s

Sink Your Teeth Into The Wild Gourmet at Trader Vic’s

01 Jul 09 22:41
Take a walk on the wild side at Trader Vic’s from July 1-31, 2009. The award winning restaurant at Bangkok Marriott Resort & Spa is dishing up a meat lovers delight with a menu that includes ostrich, frog legs and even alligator! Settle back amid
Photo Release: Longevity Ritual for River

Photo Release: Longevity Ritual for River

01 Jul 09 22:06
Mr.Jarin Chakkapark, Deputy Director-General for the Department of Local Administration recently presided over the ‘Longevity Ritual for Wang River Conservation’, water conservation ceremony to decrease the existence solution for the shallow
Krungthai-AXA Life launches short-term saving plan with high ROI

Krungthai-AXA Life launches short-term saving plan with high ROI

01 Jul 09 21:59
Mike Plaxton, Chief Executive Officer of Krungthai-AXA Life Insurance revealed that the company has introduced the new short term saving plan “Krungthai Premier Saving” which customers will pay only 2 year premium payment period while
NIELSEN APPOINTS MANAGING DIRECTOR, NIELSEN THAILAND

NIELSEN APPOINTS MANAGING DIRECTOR, NIELSEN THAILAND

01 Jul 09 21:27
The Nielsen Company today announced the appointment of Aaron Cross to the position of Managing Director for its Consumer Group in Thailand. Cross moves to Thailand from his position as Managing Director for Nielsen Vietnam, a role he took up in January
Photo Release: “His & Her Plus Point” Honorary Membership Card

Photo Release: “His & Her Plus Point” Honorary Membership Card

01 Jul 09 21:11
Thamarat Chokwatana, Director and Executive Vice President, I.C.C. International Plc, presented “His & Her Plus Point” honorary membership card for special customer privileges, to Kanokrat Viranuvatti, right, by having Intira Naksakul, second
“2 for 1” - Pay for one night, Unwind for Two Exceptional Times, Exceptional Offers

“2 for 1” - Pay for one night, Unwind for Two Exceptional Times, Exceptional Offers

01 Jul 09 21:08
Hilton Hua Hin Resort & Spa incorporation with Hilton Asia Pacific offering you remarkable deals to treat yourself to a vacation that is twice as long and get double the value with the Hilton Family Holiday Sale- You deserve it! With such unexpected
Photo Release: Presenting “His & Her Plus Point” Honorary Membership Card

Photo Release: Presenting “His & Her Plus Point” Honorary Membership Card

01 Jul 09 21:07
Thamarat Chokwatana, Director and Executive Vice President, I.C.C. International Plc, presented “His & Her Plus Point” honorary membership card to Saowaluck Promsorn, who won the ‘Miss Think Positive’ title at the Miss Thailand
LIFE Park Khao Yai: THE BEST PRICE IN KHAO YAI. THE MOST EXCITING IN THAILAND.

LIFE Park Khao Yai: THE BEST PRICE IN KHAO YAI. THE MOST EXCITING IN THAILAND.

01 Jul 09 20:47
LIFE Park at The Greenery Resort Khao Yai[/b] – The biggest adventure park in Thailand – welcome all the nature lovers and thrill seekers to join its 27 extreme rides imported from around the world. Try the rolling [b]Zorb, Everslide, LaZer
Acer celebrates the number one position in Thai matket, Offering the special price of various product in Acer Fair@Commart 2009

Acer celebrates the number one position in Thai matket, Offering the special price of various product in Acer Fair@Commart 2009

01 Jul 09 20:28
Acer Computer Co., Ltd., Thailand’s No. 1 computer market, wide range of products with special price comprising Desktop, Notebook, Netbook, LCD Monitor and Projector with the hot promotion –a 10,000 Baht discount for those who buy Acer
Seiko Introduces ‘Criteria Perpetual Calendar’ Genius Calendar Watch

Seiko Introduces ‘Criteria Perpetual Calendar’ Genius Calendar Watch

01 Jul 09 19:52
SEIKO, the world’s leading watch corporation with an innovation of technology and design introduces ‘Criteria Perpetual Calendar’, the genius calendar timepiece. The Seiko ‘Criteria Perpetual Calendar’ is priced at 8,300
“An enchanted paradise or just a sweet illusion” Find out in “Vimarn Maya” By Faculty of Communication Arts, Chulalongkorn University

“An enchanted paradise or just a sweet illusion” Find out in “Vimarn Maya” By Faculty of Communication Arts, Chulalongkorn University

01 Jul 09 18:49
The Faculty of Communication Arts, Chulalongkorn University, graciously invites you to experience the vintage romance of “Vimarn Maya” from August 28th – September 6th at Chulalongkorn University Auditorium. “Vimarn Maya”
“PINN SHOP Hobby Craft Festival 2009”

“PINN SHOP Hobby Craft Festival 2009”

01 Jul 09 18:26
Bussaya Tejasen, Managing Director of Art & Technology Co Ltd, manufacturer and distributor of hobby and craft products such as cross-stitch kits and knitting accessories under the Pinn brand, kicked off its “PINN SHOP Hobby Craft Festival
Photo Release: Roche Thailand supports Chonburi Cancer Center’s vision to be a center of excellence in breast cancer

Photo Release: Roche Thailand supports Chonburi Cancer Center’s vision to be a center of excellence in breast cancer

01 Jul 09 17:50
Pissapong Pongpanich (second right) Business Unit Head of Roche Thailand Ltd. and Aurachorn Inkanuwat (left) Corporate Affairs and Commercial Service Manager of Roche Thailand Ltd. joins Dr. Wanchai Satayawutthipong (fourth left), Deputy Director-General
Keep Healthy and Save Money

Keep Healthy and Save Money

01 Jul 09 17:46
The Fitness Center of Novotel Bangkok on Siam Square spoils all the health lovers with our exercise programs to help you benefit from the most satisfying regimens. Special promotions are now available. Apply for a monthly membership for only 1,999 Baht
Photo Release: Goodwill that Makes a Difference

Photo Release: Goodwill that Makes a Difference

01 Jul 09 17:45
Gerald Hougardy (6th from right), General Manager of Novotel Bangkok on Siam Square, recently organized “The Paul Drubrule School Charity Night”, raising funds to help the Ecole d’Hôtellerie et de Tourisme Paul Dubrule. The event
The Variety of Teochew Cuisine

The Variety of Teochew Cuisine

01 Jul 09 17:44
Lok Wah Hin Chinese Restaurant of Novotel Bangkok on Siam Square provides its guests with a great opportunity to taste the best of "Teochew" cuisine. The sumptuous dishes selected with care by Hong Kong Chef Chan include great delicacies such as
Great Dancing Every Wednesday with “Power Jam”

Great Dancing Every Wednesday with “Power Jam”

01 Jul 09 17:32
Concept CM2 of Novotel Bangkok on Siam Square rips apart every dogma of amusement with “Power Jam” from the Philippines. Their great tunes will have you dance and sing along their out-of-this-world R&B, Pop, Rock and famous hits. They perform
Superb tastes that may fly you to Beijing

Superb tastes that may fly you to Beijing

01 Jul 09 17:31
From now until December 24th, La Brioche Deli Shop of Novotel Bangkok on Siam Square invites you to sample delicious fares with a sumptuous variety of cakes, Danish pastries, sandwiches, and chocolates. You also have a chance to fly to see “the
Celebrate your graduation at Novotel

Celebrate your graduation at Novotel

01 Jul 09 17:11
Novotel Bangkok on Siam Square join in celebrating the success of new graduates from every university with special promotions. Come to celebrate at The Square Restaurant, receive 50% discount lunch and dinner buffet when coming 10-30 persons (except
Delicious and Traditional Delicacies at The Square

Delicious and Traditional Delicacies at The Square

01 Jul 09 17:10
The Square Restaurant of Novotel Bangkok on Siam Square celebrates American Independence Day on July 4th and invites you enjoy their American Buffet that includes American Corn Crab Chowder, Smoked Texas Pork Ribs, and Roasted Turkey with Stuffing and

AsiaNet Daily Summary - Press Releases for Wednesday 1 July 2009

01 Jul 09 23:53
TETCO-VOXPILOT LAUNCHES... COURBEVOIE - Already present in the VoiceXML platform market with Open Media Platform, Tetco-Voxpilot, is launching Videofy studio, a software suite which enables both professional video creation, in any format, and its

Tuberculosis vaccine too risky for HIV-infected infants

01 Jul 09 23:43
HIV-infected infants risk contracting a deadly form of tuberculosis from the bacille Calmette-Guerin (BCG) vaccine, instead of receiving protection against the disease, according to research published today in the international public health journal, the

Airbus establishes research cooperation agreement with JAXA Airbus reinforces its position among Japanese aerospace community

01 Jul 09 23:25
Airbus announced Friday the signature of a cooperation agreement with Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) on the cooperative research activities in the field of composite materials. An official ceremony was held at the Paris Air Show on Friday in

NTT Communications Announces Agreed Takeover Offer in Cash for Integralis AG

01 Jul 09 19:59
-Business Combination Agreement signed -Offer price of 6.75 Euro per Integralis AG share represents a significant premium -Acquisition enables NTT Communications to enhance its global managed security service offering through a market-leading security

North Metro Fire Rescue District, CO's GO Debt Raised Two Notches To 'AA' From 'A+' On Sound Financial Performance

01 Jul 09 19:40
Standard & Poor's Ratings Services raised its rating on North Metro Fire Rescue District, Colo.'s general obligation (GO) bonds two notches to 'AA' from 'A+'. At the same time, Standard & Poor's assigned its 'AA' rating to the district's $750,000 series

United Arab Emirates Wins International Renewable Energy Agency Headquarters

01 Jul 09 18:35
Abu Dhabi's Masdar City, the world's first carbon-neutral, zero-waste city, to house IRENA's headquarters Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates, has been selected to house the secretariat of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA),

AGENCE FRANCAISE DE DEVELOPPEMENT STRONG DEMAND FOR SECOND THAI BAHT BONDS FROM DIVERSE INVESTOR BASE

01 Jul 09 18:21
The Agence Francaise de Developpement (AFD or French Development Agency), a public development-finance institution, announced the successful completion of its second Thai Baht Bond issuance to investors in Thailand. HSBC has been entrusted to act as the

Deutsche Bank appointed as depository bank by Duoyuan Global Water

01 Jul 09 17:29
Deutsche Bank has announced its appointment as depositary bank for the sponsored American Depositary Receipt (ADR) program of Duoyuan Global Water Inc.(Duoyuan). Duoyuan is a leading China-based domestic water treatment equipment supplier. Its product

Emirates NBD issues AED 4 billion Tier 1 securities to IDC

01 Jul 09 17:28
Emirates NBD announced that it has concluded the issuance of AED 4 billion Tier 1 Debt Securities. These securities will enable the Bank’s Tier 1 capital adequacy ratio to exceed 11% and the overall capital ratio to exceed 17%. The sole investor

BNY Mellon appointed as depositary bank by Anhui Expressway

01 Jul 09 17:27
The Bank of New York Mellon, the global leader in asset management and securities servicing, has been selected by Anhui Expressway Company Limited (Anhui Expressway) as depositary bank for its American depositary receipt (ADR) program. Each Anhui

SIIB to launch innovative Islamic banking products using iMAL

01 Jul 09 17:25
Syria International Islamic Bank has launched new Islamic banking products aimed at the various customer segments. With this launch, SIIB will become the first bank in Syria to offer an innovative range of Sharia-compliant banking services. For the

Japan's largest trust bank selects Fortent Monitor AML solution

01 Jul 09 17:24
Fortent, a provider of risk and compliance technology and information, announced that Mitsubishi UFJ Trust and Banking Corporation (President: Kinya Okauchi), a major wholly-owned subsidiary of Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc. (President & CEO: Nobuo

Nucleus Software implements CASH@Will at Bangkok Bank

01 Jul 09 17:22
Nucleus Software Exports Limited, a leading provider of integrated software products for banks and financial institutions has announced the successful 'go-live' of its cash management product CASH@Will at Bangkok Bank, Thailand. Bangkok Bank, one of the

Fitch: Japanese CFCs likely to see mounting pressure

01 Jul 09 17:18
Fitch Ratings says in a report that Japanese consumer finance companies (CFCs) remain challenged by the harsh operating environment, due to regulatory changes and the recessionary environment. These could push up credit costs, and thus impact the

Moody's withdraws ratings of 14 Indonesian financial institutions

01 Jul 09 17:16
PT Moody's Indonesia has withdrawn the ratings of 14 Indonesian financial institutions for business reasons. The withdrawals follow Moody's decision to reorganize certain aspects of its business in Asia, including the closure of its offices in Indonesia

S&P Lists Financial Institutions That Are Subject To The Enhanced Methodology And Assumptions For Rating GREs

01 Jul 09 16:56
Standard & Poor's Ratings Services said today that it has published a list of financial Institutions (FIs) that are subject to the enhanced methodology and assumptions for rating government-related entities (GREs) that were outlined yesterday in an

Flathead County, MT's Series 2009 GO Bonds Rated 'AA'; Outlook Stable

01 Jul 09 16:54
Standard & Poor's Ratings Services assigned its 'AA' long-term rating, with a stable outlook, to Flat Head County, Montana's general obligation (GO) bonds series 2009. The rating reflects our view of the following credit strengths: the county's role as

Asia City Publishing Undergoes Major Revamp

01 Jul 09 16:45
Regional - In a major corporate revamp Asia City Publishing Group has changed its name and logo as well as its senior management structure. The company will now be known as Asia City Media Group (ACMG) and will be headed by co-founder Gretchen Worth

TAT SEEKS MARKETING ‘BRIGHT SPOTS’ IN DIFFICULT GLOBAL TOURISM ENVIRONMENT

01 Jul 09 16:35
The Tourism Authority of Thailand has unveiled a multi-pronged strategic marketing campaign for 2009-10 that will build on the country’s long-standing strengths such as its geographical location, value for money factor, good image and excellent

Fitch Upgrades Gulf Cogeneration’s Guaranteed Bonds to ‘AAA(tha)’

01 Jul 09 16:16
Fitch Ratings (Thailand) Limited has today upgraded the National Long-term ratings for the two tranches of amortising and guaranteed debentures issued by Gulf Cogeneration Company Limited (GCC) to ‘AAA(tha)’ from ‘AA+(tha)’. This