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July 2, 2009

Millennium Hilton Bangkok offers guests two nights for the price of one

Millennium Hilton Bangkok offers guests two nights for the price of one

03 Jul 09 01:05
Time for a break? How about one that is twice as long? You deserve it! Hilton has announced its latest offer for guests staying at any of its 46 Hilton Family Hotels in Asia Pacific - the “2 for 1 Holiday Sale”. These exceptional times do
Photo Release: Friend Get Friend

Photo Release: Friend Get Friend

03 Jul 09 00:32
Ms.Poraweeya Waisaya, Senior Brand Manager for Medinova of Diethelm Limited recently organized the ‘Friend Get Friend’, the latest health and beauty activity to provide knowledge on scar curing and prevention by Hiruscar and a specialized
Lufthansa launches online check in with dedicated luggage drop-off counter at Suvarnabhumi Airport

Lufthansa launches online check in with dedicated luggage drop-off counter at Suvarnabhumi Airport

03 Jul 09 00:27
Lufthansa’s passengers departing from Suvarnabhumi Airport can now check in online with a wide range of new options. If passengers are travelling with hand luggage only, passengers can proceed directly to immigration with your printed online
MDDC : Boy Band Cover

MDDC : Boy Band Cover

02 Jul 09 23:55
ฮอตไม่เลิก!! สำหรับ 5 หนุ่ม “MDDC : Boy Band Cover” จากโรงเรียนสอนเต้น “Music Design Dance Club : MDDC” ล่าสุดทางโรงเรียนสอนเต้น “Music Design Dance Club : MDDC” ได้ร่วมกับ www.playpark.com จัดกิจกรรม Workshop
TOP JAZZ CONCERT by JAMES CARTER and FRIEDNS at Niu's on Silom

TOP JAZZ CONCERT by JAMES CARTER and FRIEDNS at Niu's on Silom

02 Jul 09 23:50
Treat yourself to the hours of music by James Carter and friends who will please you with his latest breathtaking album “Present Tense”. He is critically acclaimed virtuosity on flute, bass clarinet, soprano saxophone, tenor saxophone and
Sophisticated Seafood Siam-Style at Celadon, The Sukhothai Bangkok

Sophisticated Seafood Siam-Style at Celadon, The Sukhothai Bangkok

02 Jul 09 23:36
“Celadon”, renowned throughout the city as The Sukhothai’s flagship restaurant, offers authentic Thai cuisine in Bangkok’s most elegant setting. From 1-31st July 2009, Executive Thai Sous Chef Vira Sa-nguanwong unveils the
HISTORY launches regional contest to promote Cities of the Underworld

HISTORY launches regional contest to promote Cities of the Underworld

02 Jul 09 23:09
Every city has its secrets, and you would be surprised to learn what lies below the surface of some. Turning history upside-down, Cities of the Underworld, debuts its third season on Wednesday, July 15, 2009 at 8:00 p.m. on HISTORY channel. Join Don
Photo Release: Art Variety 2009

Photo Release: Art Variety 2009

02 Jul 09 23:03
Khun Chantanee Thanarak, His Majesty’s Deputy Secretary, Office of the Royal Secretariat (Centre) presided over the opening ceremony of the Art Variety 2009 exhibition among Mr.Chonchai Tongpaitoon, Marketing Manager of River City (1st right of the
Sahasedsiri International joins APJ Field Enablement Program

Sahasedsiri International joins APJ Field Enablement Program

02 Jul 09 22:19
“Sahasedsiri International participates “SAP Partner Asia Pacific & Japan Community Networking” Sahasedsiri International Co., Ltd., a Thailand’s exclusive provider of global standard BI and EDW total solution, has sent 2
Phuket International Fashion Week & Music Festival 2009

Phuket International Fashion Week & Music Festival 2009

02 Jul 09 21:39
The Phuket International Fashion Week & Music Festival 2009 held at Jungceylon at Patong, Phuket was a great success especially on 26 June 2009 when Asia’s Top Swimwear Company, Phuket Mermaids premiered their Rambagh 2009 Collection. The fashion
KTC joined with 6 giant department stores using KTC Forever Rewards for extra discount plus getting free hotel voucher by shopping during mid-year sale.

KTC joined with 6 giant department stores using KTC Forever Rewards for extra discount plus getting free hotel voucher by shopping during mid-year sale.

02 Jul 09 21:27
Mr. Woravut Nisapakulthorn, Senior Vice President – Partnership Marketing, “KTC” or Krungthai Card Public Company Limited, said “From the end of June to the beginning of July every year, it is the period of grand sale at all
Bee Taechaubol of Country Group Securities Discusses Thailand’s Capital Markets

Bee Taechaubol of Country Group Securities Discusses Thailand’s Capital Markets

02 Jul 09 21:01
Country Group Securities Public Company Limited (SET:CGS) Director and Senior Executive Vice President Bee Taechaubol recently participated in the 3rd Euromoney Thailand Investment Forum, joining a panel discussion on Thailand’s capital markets,
Photo Release: Manheim Sets a New Auction Record

Photo Release: Manheim Sets a New Auction Record

02 Jul 09 18:04
Manheim, the world’s leading provider of automotive remarketing services for second hand vehicles, has once again successfully organized one of Thailand’s largest auctions, including a first time auction of buses. The event, with 5 auction
Au Bon Pain Celebrates its 12th Anniversary in Thailand; Kicks off “1 Lid = 10 Baht” Campaign

Au Bon Pain Celebrates its 12th Anniversary in Thailand; Kicks off “1 Lid = 10 Baht” Campaign

02 Jul 09 17:48
Photo Caption: Nutcharee Doungkaew, Marketing and Communication Manager of ABP Café, presents a 10-Baht coupon to be distributed to Au Bon Pain customers as part of its 12th anniversary celebration. To celebrate its 12-year presence in Thailand,
PRN United Arab Emirates IRENA

PRN United Arab Emirates IRENA

02 Jul 09 16:41
Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates, has been selected to house the headquarters of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), marking the first time an international organization has chosen a Middle East city for its headquarters.

THAI GOVERNMENT EXTENDS VISA FEE WAIVING TO ONE YEAR

02 Jul 09 23:23
Continuing its efforts to expedite the revival of the Thai travel and tourism industry, the Royal Thai Government has agreed to extend the exemption of the visa fee for tourist visa applications until 4 March 2010. The exemption will apply to all

PHILIPS INTRODUCES MOBILE C-ARM WITH FLAT DETECTOR FOR SURGICAL X-RAY PROCEDURES

02 Jul 09 23:20
With rapid change taking place in the surgical environment as the range of interventional and minimally invasive procedures continues to expand, Royal Philips Electronics (AEX: PHI, NYSE: PHG) announced the availability of the Veradius X-ray system. A

AsiaNet Daily Summary - Press Releases for Thursday 2 July 2009

02 Jul 09 23:14
KEMA AND GASUNIE... ARNHEM and GRONINGEN - KEMA and Gasunie have reached a definitive agreement concerning the acquisition of Gasunie Engineering & Technology (GET). KEMA will integrate the division of Gasunie, which consists of approximately 90 people,

SAP World Tour 2009 Brings “Strategies for Success in the New Reality” to Thailand

02 Jul 09 21:54
Today more than 200 customers, partners, influencers and prospects will convene at the Conrad Hotel in Bangkok for the Thailand stop of the SAP World Tour – one of 27 stops in the Asia Pacific Japan (APJ) region. Krish Datta, Regional Managing

ABSOLUTE GOLF SERVICES (AGS) THE FIRST AFFILIATE COMPANY OF ABSOLUTE HOTEL SERVICES (AHS)

02 Jul 09 21:34
Jonathan Wigley, CEO of Absolute Hotel Services Co., Ltd. announces the first affiliate company as well as a new joint venture – Absolute Golf Services. Absolute Golf Services (AGS) will be providing golf management, event management, consultancy

TRIS Rating Affirms Company and Issue Ratings of “QH” at “A-” With “Negative” Outlook

02 Jul 09 20:43
TRIS Rating Co., Ltd. has affirmed the company and current issue ratings of Quality Houses PLC (QH) at “A-”. At the same time, TRIS Rating has assigned the rating of “A-” to QH’s proposed issue of up to Bt2,500 million in

Ratchaburi Holding Increases Equity Investment on Wind Power Project to 30% Stake

02 Jul 09 18:47
Ratchaburi Electricity Generating Holding PCL., discloses its shares purchase by 15 million baht in a 60 MW-Wind Power project in Phetchabun province, which the project development is conducting as scheduled and ready to start its commercial operation in

BAFT holds Africa bank-to-bank forum

02 Jul 09 18:43
The Bankers’ Association for Finance and Trade convened its second annual Africa Bank-to-Bank Forum on June 30- July 1 in Nairobi. The forum brought together African banking executives to discuss significant banking, trade, and finance developments

EBA CLEARING banks launch direct debit implementation forum

02 Jul 09 18:41
Future users aim to ensure successful ramp-up and evolution of the STEP2 SDD Services Future participants in the SEPA Direct Debit (SDD) Services of EBA CLEARING has launched an implementation forum. The central objective of the forum is to ensure a

Absa adopts CR2's multichannel solution in Tanzania and Mozambique

02 Jul 09 18:40
CR2 LTD, the global provider of integrated self service banking solutions, has announced that Absa, a member of the Barclays Group and one of the largest banks in South Africa, has licensed the company's industry leading self service solution to drive

Broadridge appoints president for its international securities processing solutions business

02 Jul 09 18:39
Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. has announced the appointment of Tom Carey as President of its international securities processing solutions business. He will report directly to John Hogan, President and Chief Operating Officer of Broadridge

PHILIPS AND PROJECT HOPE ANNOUNCE COLLABORATION TO IMPROVE CHRONIC DISEASE MANAGEMENT IN CHINA

02 Jul 09 18:25
Partnership will link leading Chinese hospitals with community healthcare centers in four cities, to enhance care that patients receive in their home communities Partnership will focus on three chronic disease areas: cardiac, cerebrovascular and

SEAGATE TEPARUK RECEIVES THAILAND’S NATIONAL OUTSTANDING SAFETY FACTORY AWARD FOR THE SIXTH CONSECUTIVE YEARS

02 Jul 09 17:58
Seagate Technology (Thailand) Limited recently received the Thailand’s National Outstanding Safety Factory Award 2009 awarded by the Department of Social Welfare and Labor Protection, Ministry of Labor. This is the sixth consecutive year Seagate

Visa Inc. Announces Sale of VisaNet do Brasil Shares by Visa International

02 Jul 09 16:52
Visa Inc. (NYSE: V) announced that Visa International, its wholly-owned subsidiary, sold 136,478,372 shares of Companhia Brasileira de Meios de Pagamento ("VisaNet do Brasil"), in connection with VisaNet do Brasil's June IPO. Visa's proceeds from the

3Com Wins Multi-Million Deal to Modernise Malaysia’s Civil Service Network

02 Jul 09 16:23
3Com’s next-generation H3C enterprise switches, management software and services to transform IT use in the Service through excellent performance and value 3Com Corporation (Nasdaq: COMS), today announced that it has won a tender to supply the

New York City's World Product Centre Announces Initial Charter Partners

02 Jul 09 16:13
Future Midtown Manhattan healthcare center offers a highly visible, neutral and transparent platform for healthcare industry to conduct commerce, host educational events, clinical training, and leverage unique facilities and resources to collaborate.

New drug that could dramatically speed up the elimination of river blindness across Africa begins clinical trial

02 Jul 09 15:30
A clinical trial is being launched in three African countries of a drug that could eliminate onchocerciasis, or river blindness, one of the leading infectious causes of blindness across Africa. The drug, moxidectin, is being investigated for its

Ratings On Japan Affirmed At 'AA/A-1+'; Outlook Remains Stable

02 Jul 09 14:52
Japan's fiscal deficits have deteriorated following the implementation of government stimulus measures in response to a severe demand contraction. Standard & Poor's has affirmed its 'AA' long-term and 'A-1+' short-term sovereign credit ratings on Japan.