VTech Announces 2009/2010 Interim ResultsSolid net profit growth despite challenging environment HONG KONG, November 25 - ET Solar Group Announces RMB400 Million Syndicate LoanNANJING, China, November 23 - ET Solar Group Corp. ("ET Solar"), a Nanjing-based photovoltaic ("PV") Menicon to Acquire David Thomas Contact Lenses Ltd., Major U.K. Custom Lens ManufacturerDeal provides base of operations for Menicon's expansion in U.K. - NAGOYA, Japan, November 19 - Menicon Co., Ltd. (Menicon) and David Thomas Contact Lenses Ltd. (DTCL) OAG Announces 2009 Airline Industry AwardsCHICAGO, November 19 - OAG (www.oagcorporate.com) is proud to announce the winners of the 2009 DotAsia to Launch Internationalized Domain Names (IDN) in 2010Priority for Existing ".Asia" Domain Registrants for Corresponding IDNs Considered Manheim Asia Pacific Wins 'Service Provider of the Year' at the Asia Insurance Industry AwardsDUBAI, United Arab Emirates, November 16 - Bangkok - Manheim Asia Pacific has been awarded "Service Provider of the GSMA Shines Spotlight on Asian Mobile Industry at 2009 Mobile Asia Congress2009 Will Be a Landmark Year for Asia Pacific as It Exceeds Two Billion Connections Forecast Looks Good for India Pharma ShowsMAARSSEN, Netherlands - Momentum is building for the early December staging in Mumbai of the third CPhI India and second P-MEC India pharma ingredients, services and technologies event. A combined total of over 600 exhibitors from over 80 countries are expected at the Bombay Exhibition Centre for the 2009 events, being held on 1 - 3 December. Successful Conclusion of the Third India Week HamburgHAMBURG, Germany - Over the weekend at the end of India Week Hamburg 2009, about 260 German and Indian guests celebrated Diwali, the Indian Festival of Lights, at the Hamburg House. For ten days, the Hanseatic city was entirely dedicated to India. Many citizens of Hamburg and Indian guests attended approximately 30 events on Indian culture and on economic and political ties the Hanseatic city has with the Indian subcontinent. At the conclusion of India Week, the 7th South Asia Day takes place on November 14 at the University of Hamburg. White Paper Condemns the Repression of Political Freedoms in SingaporeLONDON - Ahead of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit that will take place in Singapore on 12-14th November, Amsterdam & Peroff today issued a White Paper condemning the erosion of political freedoms in Singapore. Acision Appoints Atanu Choudhury as Vice President & General Manager for South West AsiaNEW DELHI, India - - Acision Stregthens Presence in South West Asia With Appointment of New Regional Head Air Charter International Predicts Increase in Asia Pacific Aviation RequirementsDUBAI - According to the Boeing’s Vice President - Marketing, Randy Tinseth, “Twenty years from now more than 40 percent of the world’s airline traffic will begin, end or take place within the Asia Pacific region,” “That’s a big leap for a region that was not even mentioned in our earliest Boeing market forecasts back in the 1950s.” Air China and Continental Airlines Launch Frequent Flyer Program CooperationBEIJING - Air China and Continental Airlines launch frequent flyer program cooperation beginning October 27, 2009. Japanese Hit That Reached No. 2 in Download Rankings - A WiiWare Original Escape Game ‘Aha! I Got It!’ Escape Game Is Available!!NAGOYA, Japan - Ateam Inc. is pleased to announce the November 2, 2009 release of their original Escape Game for WiiWare(TM) titled “Aha! I Got It!” Escape Game. Valeo Acquires 100% of its Compressors Joint Venture in ChinaPARIS - Valeo today announced that it has increased to 100% its shareholding in the entity based in Changchun which develops and manufactures compressors. Valeo previously held a 60% stake and Fawer 40%. The new company, which employs 130 people and produces compressors for the Chinese and Asian markets, will be named Valeo Compressor (Changchun) Co., Ltd. Cambodia: World AIDS Day HIV Campaign, ‘Testing Millions,’ to Again Launch During Cambodia’s National Water FestivalPHNOM PENH, Cambodia - - During Last Year’s ‘One Million Tests’ World AIDS Day 2008 Campaign, AHF/Cambodia CARES and Cambodian Partners Surpassed Country’s 30,000 Testing Goal by Testing 35,034 Misys First to Meet ISDA Market Practice Changes for CDS in AsiaLONDON and HONG KONG - - Latest Release of Misys Summit FT Includes Standardised Coupon Support Gameloft Expands its Agreement With SEGA to South East AsiaTOKYO - - Already Available in Europe, Australia and New Zealand, Sonic Unleashed Will Soon Become Available in South East Asian Markets, Including India and Sri Lanka. Sydney Harbour Bridge Hosts 6,000 People for ‘Breakfast on the Bridge’SYDNEY - NSW Premier Nathan Rees today confirmed the success of the first breakfast on the Sydney Harbour Bridge. SOM Wins Beijing CBD CompetitionBEIJING - - With Photo The Chicago and China offices of Skidmore, Owings and Merrill (SOM) were named the winner of an international design competition to expand the Beijing Central Business District (CBD). The competition was sponsored by the Chaoyang District Government and the Beijing CBD Administration Committee. Seven teams of the world’s leading urban planners, urban designers and architects were invited to participate. Philip Enquist, FAIA, Partner-in-Charge of Urban Design and Planning for SOM led this effort. China Hi-Tech Fair 2009 Tracks Current Global Economic SituationSHENZHEN, China - - Opportunities during the Financial Crisis for Exhibitors The China Hi-Tech Fair (CHTF) is a state-level, international hi-tech event held annually in Shenzhen. It is approved by the State Council of the People’s Republic of China and jointly hosted by nine government departments and the Shenzhen Municipal People’s Government. Since its inception in 1999, the CHTF has provided a platform for technology companies all over the world to showcase their technological achievements, exchange information, identify collaboration partners and explore business opportunities. It is one of the most influential events for high-technology sectors in China, and is reputed as the No. 1 Technology Show in China. Technology, Quality, Integrity and Responsibility Build Hisense into Global BrandQINGDAO, China - Hisense successfully held its 40th anniversary ceremony and 4th Global Customer Conference in Qingdao on October 21. Over 200 merchants and partners attended the events, while also having the opportunity to look around the Company’s technological advancements and leading products. Eagle Investment Systems Establishes Asian Hub in SingaporeSINGAPORE and BOSTON - - Firm Hires Services, Consulting and Sales Staff to Serve Local Clients and Prospects Hamburg Further Strengthens its Relations With IndiaHAMBURG - From October 23 to November 1, the northern German economic metropolis Hamburg will host India Week for the third time. A program featuring some 30 events provides information on current areas of activity and developments in the Indian economy, politics and culture. It is all about opportunities and prospects for closer cooperation between Hamburg and India. Standardization: the Future Competitive Goal for Chinese Real Estate DevelopersBEIJING - Driven by the favorable policies put in place by the Chinese government, real estate developers’ accelerated de-inventories and continued strong demand, China’s real estate market has seen continuous improvement in terms of transaction volume so far this year. According to the “Sales Rankings of Chinese Real Estate Companies for the First Three Quarters of 2009″ report released recently by CRIC (China) Information Technology Co., Ltd., in cooperation with China Real Estate Appraisal, Evergrande Real Estate Group was a strong performer for the quarter among all the residential projects across 70 Chinese major cities. The privately held company not only took the lead in terms of sales results for the third quarter, but also becomes the largest landholder in the Chinese property market with land reserves of 51 million square meters. Sina Leju was the first media source to announce the release of this report, part of which is as follows. Financial Crisis Tests Chinese Real Estate Companies’ Ability to Deal with RisksBEIJING - Evergrande Real Estate Group tops the “Sales Rankings of Chinese Real Estate Companies for Q3 2009″, in terms of floor space sold for the first three quarters of 2009, area of projects under construction, land reserves, as well as floor space sold and sales revenue for the third quarter. Sina Leju was the first media source to announce the release of this report. EAP Exhibits at Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics 2009SHANGHAI - Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics 2009, one of the largest shows of its kind in China will be held in Shanghai New International Expo Center on 21 - 23 October where manufacturers, suppliers, retailers and trade buyers can meet and network under one roof. Report Shows: Brand Influence to Decide the Nature of Competition in China’s Real Estate MarketBEIJING - According to “Sales Ranking of China’s Real Estate Developers in the First Three Quarters of 2009,” released by CRIC, China Real Estate Appraisal and E-house China R&D Institute on October 9th, the influence of branding will determine the nature of competition in China’s real estate market. Sina.com was the first media source to release these rankings, some of which are below. Second-Tier Chinese Cities Play Bigger Role in Influencing Real Estate Companies’ PerformanceBEIJING - According to the “Sales Rankings of Chinese Real Estate Companies for Q3 2009″ report released on October 9th by CRIC (China) Information Technology Co., Ltd., in cooperation with China Real Estate Appraisal and Shanghai E-house R&D Institute, the recovery of the real estate market in China during the first three quarters of 2009 enabled real estate developers in China to hit new highs. According to data from the top 20 real estate companies, sales generated in second-tier cities significantly increased, becoming the key factor influencing the performance of the companies. Sina Leju was the first media source to announce the release of this report. Increased Market Concentration for Well-established Chinese Real Estate DevelopersBEIJING - According to the “Sales Ranking of China’s Real Estate Developers in the First Three Quarters of 2009″ released by CRIC, China Real Estate Appraisal and E-house China R&D Institute on October 9th, the sales of 16 real estate enterprises listed in the top 20 are all over RMB 10 billion, with the sold area of each exceeding 1,000,000 square meters. Meanwhile, the threshold for entry into the ranking has also risen to sales of RMB nine billion and sold area of 750,000 square meters. Well-established enterprises performed well this year. Sina.com was the first media source to release these rankings, some of which are below. 2009 China Enterprise Forum ‘Opportunities in China’s Outbound Investment’ to be held from December 2nd - 4th in Beijing, ChinaBEIJING - In association with China’s State Assets Supervision and Administration Commission (SASAC), People’s Bank of China (PBOC), and Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM), China Enterprise Forum is presenting “Opportunities in China’s Outbound Investment” conference, to be held from Dec 2nd - 4th in Beijing. Japan Bid Committee Kicks Off Activities for 2018/2022 World CupTOKYO - The Japan 2018/2022 Bid Committee, seeking to host the FIFA World Cup in 2018/2022, kicked off their activities on Oct. 8, announcing their bid intentions in a press conference at the JFA House in Tokyo. Partners From the Asia-Pacific Region Visiting Germany for 12 DaysBERLIN - The 7th Asia-Pacific Weeks will be held in Berlin October 7-18 under the heading “Asia-Pacific: Partner for a Common Future.” This series of events, initiated by Berlin’s governing mayor in 1997, transforms Berlin into the “gateway to Asia” in the fall every other year. With more than 150 business-, science-, and culture-related events, the German capital presents an estimated 250,000 visitors with a discussion forum unique throughout Europe. World’s First Shari’ah-Compliant Longevity-Linked Investment Platform DebutsALISO VIEJO, California - - Innovative New Platform Allows Islamic Investors to Diversify Holdings Using an Uncorrelated Asset Class Sonata Inaugurates Second Microsoft Offsite FacilityBANGALORE, India - Leading IT consulting and software services provider Sonata Software today announced the opening of Sonata’s second Offsite Facility (OF) for Microsoft at Sonata’s new Global Village facility in Bangalore. The first OF which is in Sonata’s Hyderabad office, has been operational since 2006. The new development centre has been designed keeping in mind flexible, scalable and independent operations. The facility will provide design, development, testing, production and maintenance of Microsoft’s products. |
