ICE Announces Introduction of Cleared Iron Ore SwapSINGAPORE, November 20 - IntercontinentalExchange, Inc. (NYSE: ICE), a leading operator of global Four Russian Companies Ranked Among Top 15 in Platts Annual Ranking of 250 Top Performing Global Energy CompaniesSINGAPORE, November 16 - Despite unprecedented price volatility, global recession, swings in Platts Unveils Annual Ranking of 250 Top Performing Global Energy CompaniesSINGAPORE, November 16 - Despite unprecedented price volatility, global recession, swings in ICIS Pricing Launches New Propylene Daily Asia Price ReportSINGAPORE - ICIS pricing, the leading price reporting service for the global chemical industry, is extending its commitment to bringing up-to-date market information to customers by launching a new Propylene Daily Asia report. Thomas Pink to Sponsor Leading Rider and Trainer Awards at The Open and The FestivalLONDON - - With Photo Cheltenham Racecourse today announced that leading international luxury shirt brand Thomas Pink is to sponsor the prestigious awards for the top jockey and trainer at both The Open in November and The Festival in March. The Thomas Pink Leading Rider Award and Thomas Pink Leading Trainer Award will be presented at both of Cheltenham’s biggest meetings to the jockey and trainer who win the most races, with the number of second, third and fourth places being taken into account if necessary. Roamware “Meta Hubs” Enables Operator to Accelerate and Enhance Roaming Services and RevenuesLONDON - - Roamware Hubs to Reduce Costs, Optimise Resources, Extend Operator Choice and Generate Immediate Revenues Japan #No 1. in Prosperity Across Asia Beating Hong Kong and Singapore; China, Cambodia and Pakistan Rank Last, Finds Legatum Prosperity IndexLONDON - - Leading Asian Nations Display Strong Economic Fundamentals, but Score Low on Democratic Institutions and Personal Freedom; Northern Europe Contains the Most Prosperous Nations, With the United States in 9th. CONSISTEL Wins One of the Largest In-building Contracts to Design and Deploy Wireless Network at Integrated Resort in Marina Bay — Singapore’s First World Class Integrated ResortSINGAPORE - CONSISTEL SINGAPORE PTE LTD is pleased to announce it has won a major Tender to design and deploy a multi-system wireless network at the Integrated Resort in the Marina Bay area. This mega project is Singapore’s first world-class Integrated Resort that encompasses a casino and three hotel towers as well as other world class convention facilities. It is a key initiative of the Singapore Government aimed at economic gains through the creation of jobs, investments and tourism. Eagle Investment Systems Establishes Asian Hub in SingaporeSINGAPORE and BOSTON - - Firm Hires Services, Consulting and Sales Staff to Serve Local Clients and Prospects INTERPOL and United Nations Seek Greater Support for Police Role in Peacekeeping MissionsSINGAPORE - INTERPOL and the United Nations have partnered to secure international commitments for greater support for the role of police in peacekeeping operations worldwide. This increased support is seen as a key element to restoring the rule of law in post conflict zones, fragile states and achieving sustainable peace. 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Acision Appoints Mark Williams as Senior Vice President & General Manager for Asia-PacificSINGAPORE - - New GM Focuses on Growth and Business Development in Asia by Extending Acision’s Market Reach ICIS Pricing Launches Asia Ethylene and Polyethylene Margin Reports - Ethylene Producer Margins Recover but for how Long?SINGAPORE - Key players in the region have welcomed the launch of new weekly Asia Ethylene and Polyethylene Margin reports from ICIS pricing, the leading price reporting service for the global chemical industry. With markets remaining highly volatile, the reports offer an authoritative and independent measure of producer cash costs and cash margins, essential for confident planning and negotiation by sellers, buyers and traders. Elemica and RubberNetwork MergeFRANKFURT, LONDON, SEOUL, South Korea, SHANGHAI, TOKYO and SINGAPORE - - Combined supply chain service providers means greater cost savings opportunities for global manufacturers MetraTech Brings Enterprise Billing into the 21st CenturyLONDON and BOSTON - MetraTech Corp. (www.metratech.com/), the charging, billing, settlement and customer care product provider has a new white paper on enterprise billing that examines how both the operational environment and the complexity inherent within creating, managing and billing for services requires a different approach; leading to better customer relationships, greater visibility for customers and operations, combined within a strict and manageable auditing environment. New RISI Uncoated Woodfree/Freesheet Study Analyzes Risk of Closure for 100 Mills and 200 Machines in North America and EuropeBOSTON - - Despite previous 2008 closures and announced 2009 closures, a further 3.6M tonnes of closures are likely; report provides independent perspective on which mills and machines may be affected ICIS Pricing Launches Weekly Polymer Price Assessments in AfricaLONDON - ICIS pricing, the leading price reporting service for the global chemical industry, has launched new weekly price reports for polypropylene and polyethylene in Africa. New Weekly Middle East and South Asia Polyethylene (PE) Pipe Grade Price Report From ICIS PricingSINGAPORE - ICIS pricing, the world’s leading price reporting service for the global chemical industry, has launched a new weekly price report for polyethylene (PE) pipe grade resins covering the Middle East and South Asia. The report arrives at a time of growth in the use of PE pipe grade in water supply and irrigation, and delivery of oil and gas. Tata Communications Launches Global 10 Gigabit Ethernet ServiceMUMBAI, India - - Wholesale 10 Gigabit Ethernet Now Available in 25 Cities and 11 Countries Prospero Goes Live in SingaporeSINGAPORE - - Investment Bank Implements Core Banking Module in Asia SAGE, the rising publisher of banking solutions, is pleased to announce that a large international financial firm has gone live with Prospero’s core banking module for its Asia branches. The client is one of the leading investment banks in the world with a significant share of the Asian wealth management market. Companies are Failing to Keep Their Overseas Subsidiary Reporting in Good ShapeLONDON - Companies across the globe are failing to maintain the required legislative and regulatory reporting requirements for their subsidiaries, according to TMF Group, (TMF) the world’s leading independent provider of accounting and corporate secretarial services and Computershare Governance Services (CGS), the leading subsidiary governance software supplier. Emirates Group IT’s Vision of Becoming a Leading Global Business Technology and IT Solutions ProviderDUBAI, U.A.E - - IT Division (Mercator) Appraised at CMMI(R) Level 3 by QAI The Emirates Group’s (www.ekgroup.com) vision of being a global leading provider of Business Technology and IT Solutions, received a major boost when its IT division (Mercator) was assessed at CMMI(R) Level 3, the internationally recognized standard for assessing software development practices, by the Software Engineering Institute (SEI) ( www.sei.cmu.edu) of the Carnegie Mellon University, USA and QAI (www.qaiglobal.com), SEI’s transition partners globally. Top Ranked Asian MBA School Offers Full Fellowships to International StudentsDUBAI, UAE - The current economic downturn is creating new opportunities for professionals to upgrade their skills and competencies. 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PETRONAS GROUP Results for the Financial Year Ended 31 March 2009KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia - FINANCIAL YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2009 +/- 2008 2007 (Restated) (Restated) (in RM billion) Revenue 264.2 18.4% 223.1 184.1 Profit Before Taxation 89.1 (6.7%) 95.5 76.3 EBITDA 105.5 (4.0%) 109.9 88.7 Net Profit 52.5 (13.9%) 61.0 46.4 Total Assets 388.1 14.4% 339.3 294.6 Shareholder’s Funds 232.1 15.1% 201.7 171.7 (in USD billion) Revenue 77.0 16.3% 66.2 51.0 Profit Before Taxation 26.0 (8.5%) 28.4 21.1 EBITDA 30.8 (5.5%) 32.6 24.5 Net Profit 15.3 (15.5%) 18.1 12.9 Total Assets 106.1 0.1% 106.0 85.2 Shareholder’s Funds 63.5 0.8% 63.0 49.7 Average RM/US$ exchange rate 3.4318 3.3690 3.6100 KEY FINANCIAL AND OPERATIONAL RATIOS FINANCIAL YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2009 2008 Return on Revenue (PBT/Revenue) 33.7% 42.8% Return on Assets (PBT/Total Assets) 23.0% 28.1% Return on Average Capital Employed 37.1% 45.4% Debt / Assets Ratio 0.11x 0.11x Reserves Replacement Ratio - Domestic 1.1x 0.9x - International 4.1x 0.6x - Total 1.8x 0.9x Bridgewater Unveils myPolicy Solution for iPhone and BlackBerrySINGAPORE - Innovative Approach Empowers Subscribers to Personalize and Manage Mobile Data Usage, Set Limits and Notifications, Receive Special Offers, and Prevent Bill Shock Global Coverage for Inmarsat BGAN X-Stream(TM) as Service Goes Live in Asia PacificSINGAPORE - New Mobile Broadband Satellite Service Delivers Fastest On-Demand Video Streaming Anywhere, Anytime ChemGenex’s Omacetaxine Shows Activity in Refractory CMLLONDON - New Clinical Data Presented at EHA Suggests That Omacetaxine May Provide a Useful Treatment Option for CML Patients Resistant to Multiple TKI Therapies James Park Associates Interiors Unveiled as The Pierre, New York ReopensLONDON and SINGAPORE - The Pierre, New York’s Iconic Fifth Avenue Hotel Which has Just Reopened,has Unveiled Stunning New Guestrooms and Suites Designed by James Park Associates (JPA). 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