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2010/03/15 23:01 GMT
New Fuel and Lubricants Package Launched by Long-Standing Technology Partner ExxonMobil
2010/03/15 21:00 GMT
Raises $1.58 Billion in New Capital
2010/03/15 20:50 GMT
This week’s edition of BestWeek Asia/Pacific looks at how domestic resistance is stalling insurance regulation reform in India. A.M. Best Co.’s BestWeek Asia/Pacific is a multimedia online digital newsletter for insurance professionals. The 16 March edition is available at www.bestweek.com/bwap031610.html or by visiting www.bestweek.com. This week’s edition also examines Australian Consolidated Insurance Ltd.’s reverse-takeover and what it means for the insurance broker and agency’s growth in A [...]
2010/03/15 20:30 GMT
Corning Incorporated (NYSE:GLW) announced today that Corning’s Gorilla® glass has been designed into the LG X300, a newly released premium mobile PC. This lightweight device packs portable computing technology into an ultra-slim form. It measures just 17.5 millimeters (mm) thick and weighs roughly 2 pounds, giving users convenient portability. Corning’s Gorilla glass enables the unique edge-to-edge cover design and allows the device to remain thin and lightweight. Harrison Park, general manager [...]
2010/03/15 20:22 GMT
Simon Britton to share insights on growth of clinical research in Asia
2010/03/15 17:13 GMT
Faster time-to-market and reduced technology risk for fuel cell system developers
2010/03/15 16:40 GMT
High, and improving, operating profitability: COI at 17.3% of revenue (vs. 17.0% in 2008) Net income from consolidated companies up 19% to EUR 47.8 million, i.e. 13.1% of revenue (vs. 10.5% of revenue in 2008)
2010/03/15 15:59 GMT
A.M. Best Co. has affirmed the financial strength rating of A- (Excellent) and the issuer credit rating of “a-” of China Taiping Insurance (Macau) Company Limited (CTIM) (Macau). The outlook for both ratings is stable. The ratings reflect CTIM’s solid risk-based capitalization and strong operating earnings. The affirmation also acknowledges the company’s business profile in regard to a multi-channel distribution network and improved local market presence as a leading insurer from 2008. CTIM has [...]
2010/03/15 13:17 GMT
Compared to well-controlled warfarin, dabigatran etexilate provided consistent benefits in stroke prevention in atrial fibrillation (AF), irrespective of a patient’s risk profile for stroke1 Dabigatran etexilate 150mg bid reduced the number of strokes in patients with AF when compared to well-controlled warfarin, irrespective of a patient’s risk profile1 Dabigatran etexilate 150mg bid and dabigatran etexilate 110mg bid were both associated with lower major bleeding rates when compared with well-controlled warfarin in patients with AF at low risk of stroke. 1
2010/03/15 12:03 GMT
CortinaTM’s Second Generation EDC Complies to All SFP+ Interfaces Including 10GBase-LRM and Direct Attach Copper
2010/03/15 12:00 GMT
Sonoco-Alcore S.a.r.l. will increase prices for all uncoated recycled paperboard grades in all European markets by 30 Euro, or £25, per metric tonne on all shipments effective April 6, 2010. In addition, the Company will increase prices on all European tubes and cores by 9.5 percent effective with all shipments on April 19, 2010. “The cost of recovered paper has continued to increase due to strong global demand and shortages of supply,” said Eddie L. Smith, vice president, Sonoco-Alcore Europe. [...]
2010/03/15 12:00 GMT
Belkin International, Inc., the global leader in connectivity solutions, announces the appointment of Alan Sparks to the position of VP of Asia. Effective immediately, Alan will lead Belkin’s APAC (Asia Pacific) business based in Hong Kong. In his role, Alan will have P&L responsibility for the region as well as responsibility to grow our brand awareness and preference. Alan served recently as the Senior Vice President for APMEA (Asia Pacific, Middle East, and Africa) at Phillips’ Consumer Elec [...]
2010/03/15 10:40 GMT
Guidance Software Inc. (NASDAQ:GUID), The World Leader in Digital Investigations™, today announced that security and enterprise software industry veteran Leo J. Cole has joined the company as Vice President of Marketing. Cole brings to Guidance Software more than 30 years of experience in enterprise software marketing, including more than ten years of experience in data security. In this role, he will help grow the Company’s leading positions in digital forensics and electronic discovery, as we [...]
2010/03/15 10:12 GMT
Alef Capital, the Cayman Island based investment management firm headed by Hossam Shobokshi the ex MENA (Middle East North Africa ) Head of Private Equity at Standard Chartered Bank, launched Alef MENA Value Fund - as the first MENA focused value fund. "The MENA markets offer some of the most interesting value investment opportunities in the world today. There are a good number of well managed and positioned companies trading at good discounts of the possible range of their fair values," states [...]
2010/03/15 10:07 GMT
CENX, Inc., operator of the world’s first Carrier Ethernet exchanges, today announced a new milestone in the development of Carrier Ethernet interconnection with the aggregate of over five million Carrier Ethernet Locations to be accessible through CENX Exchanges. Moreover, based on its sharp customer ramp, CENX expects the number locations to be accessible via CENX exchanges to double by the end of the 2nd quarter, topping 10 million locations. CENX’s recognized industry leadership in simplify [...]
2010/03/15 09:57 GMT
Cavotec MSL (OTCBB:CVMLF): The Port Equipment Manufacturers Association (PEMA) has concluded a productive AGM and Member’s Meeting with the establishment of two working groups to lead the Association’s safety and environmental initiatives. “PEMA’s Safety and Environmental Committees have a crucial role to play in further establishing the Association's knowledge platforms both for our members and the wider industry community,” says PEMA President, Ottonel Popesco. Hannu Oja, Director Port Techno [...]
2010/03/15 09:12 GMT
Mobango, the first social mobile application store, proves that the combination of its app-promotion service and the Mobango UGC community of 5m members, helps developers to be dramatically more effective in driving downloads of their apps compared to traditional promotion methods.
2010/03/15 09:00 GMT
When famous companies from the hosting industry like Microsoft, Parallels, Aggretech, HP, InterNetX, AMD, Fujitsu, Intel and Deutsche Telekom come together in Germany, it is time for WebhostingDay again. The largest web hosting event in the world will take place from March 17-19 at the Phantasialand theme park near Cologne. With more than 3,500 registered visitors the event could gain 40 percent attendance compared to the previous year. Also the number of exhibitors and media partners has incre [...]
2010/03/15 08:06 GMT
EOC Limited (OSE:EOC) will release its 2nd Quarter FY2010 and half-year results on Friday, 9th April 2010 (previously 12th April 2010). ABOUT THE COMPANY www.emasoffshore-cnp.comOslo BØrs listing: October 2007 EOC Limited offers offshore construction & floating production services and installation & commissioning work as well as transportation services that support the entire life cycle of offshore oil & gas production. It manages two accommodation crane barges, the Lewek Conqueror and the Lewe [...]
2010/03/15 07:00 GMT
Continua Leaders and Technology Demonstrations to Take Stage in Barcelona at WoHIT 2010
2010/03/15 07:00 GMT
NDS Surgical Imaging (NDSsi) today announced the launch of ZeroWire®, a medical-grade wireless Full HD video solution for minimally-invasive surgery, GI and interventional suites. Customers in the European Union (EU) will be offered this high-technology video solution which is customized to meet the video transmission challenges of the operating room. NDSsi has plans to also launch its ZeroWire solution in the United States and Asia-Pacific regions in the coming months. NDSsi is authorized to o [...]
2010/03/15 06:30 GMT
Regulatory News: Ipsen (Paris:IPN) announced today the initiation of dosing in two phase II clinical studies to evaluate efficacy and safety of BIM 23A760 in two groups of patients, one suffering from carcinoid syndrome due to neuroendocrine tumors, the other from acromegaly. “After the encouraging signs of efficacy observed in the first clinical studies in healthy as well as acromegalic volunteers, we look forward to further investigating BIM 23A760 efficacy and safety in patients with neuroen [...]
2010/03/15 01:00 GMT
GLOBALFOUNDRIES Singapore Pte. Ltd. (f.k.a. Chartered Semiconductor Manufacturing Ltd. (UEN / Registration Number 198703584K)) (“GLOBALFOUNDRIES Singapore”) today announced that it is soliciting consents from the holders of its 6.25% Senior Notes Due 2013 (CUSIP: 16133RAD8) (the “2013 Notes”) and of its 6.375% Senior Notes Due 2015 (CUSIP: 16133RAC0) (the “2015 Notes”, together with 2013 Notes, the “Notes”). GLOBALFOUNDRIES Singapore is seeking consents (the “Consent Solicitation”) to proposed [...]
