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Nokia Siemens Networks prepares Vietnamese operator network for 3G
Subscribers awaiting 3G in Vietnam will soon have the choice of signing up for Vinaphone’s 3G services. Vinaphone, one of Vietnam’s leading mobile players, is undertaking a capacity expansion for its core network allowing it to provide 3G-enabled mobile broadband services to more than 5 million of its subscribers. It…

Red Herring recognizes MAIA Intelligence, a BI Software Provider as the “Most Promising” Company Driving the Future of Innovative Technology with Red Herring 100 Asia 2009 Award

Mumbai, India, November 30, 2009 — MAIA Intelligence, a software product company in Business Intelligence (BI) reporting analysis space with more than 10000 users of 1KEY BI, announced that it has been awarded…

More than 30 representatives from the World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Office for the Western Pacific, drug regulatory authorities and research institutions in the region attended a meeting in Hong Kong today (November 26) on harmonisation of herbal medicines.

Organised by the Department of Health, the Seventh Standing Committee Meeting of the Western Pacific Regional Forum for the Harmonisation of…

Overall new-vehicle initial quality in India has improved notably from 2008-by 32 problems per 100 vehicles, according to the J.D. Power Asia Pacific 2009 India Initial Quality StudySM (IQS) released today. Notably Honda Models Earn Two Initial Quality Awards; Chevrolet, Ford, Maruti Suzuki and Toyota Models Receive One Award Each

November 25, 2009 /India PRwire/

“Looking at the first decade of the 21st century in words is a sober, even somber, event.” said Paul JJ Payack, President of The Global Language Monitor. “For a decade that began with such joy and hope, the words chosen depict a far more complicated and in many ways, tragic time. Nevertheless, signs of hope and renewal can be found…

The Asian Institute of Management announced yesterday that the Asian Forum on Corporate Social Responsibility on November 19 and 20 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel is fully subscribed. Of particular note is that delegates are coming from 23 countries. 473 are confirmed and registrations will be closed today.

With 73 speakers and moderators from 13 countries – the Asian Forum…

Highlights from the GATS Thailand survey include:

14.3 million adults are current tobacco users ( 27.2% )
6 in 10 current smokers plan to or are thinking about quitting and 5 in 10 made an attempt to quit in the last 12 months
7 in 10 current smokers thought about quitting because of a warning label
3.3…

Since the Vietnam Era, the American psychiatric community has recognized
the returning war veterans’ affliction of what is now commonly known as
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).
While there has been much research and advancements in the treatment of
PTSD, the focus has always been on the veterans themselves. What has
never been addressed or…

Volatile economy affecting application software market more than infrastructure software
Hong Kong – Asia Pacific’s enterprise software market revenue is forecast to reach US$ 22.1 billion in 2010, posting 10.2 percent growth, according to Gartner, Inc. This represents an upturn from the expected 6.6 percent growth in 2009, which is a notable slow down compared to 2008 growth of…

They wear bits of their old uniforms, hats and medals. Those still in youthful trim are able to button their jackets. Some hold photos or mementos that reflect their service: Rev. Ray Stubbe ( Wauwatosa ), a Navy chaplain who was at the Siege of Khe Sanh, holds a crucifix.

Nearly 30 photos of these veterans make up an…

Mikael Hagström ( Executive Vice President, EMEA and Asia Pacific ) said , “This structure further aligns the organization with our goal to increase our effectiveness within the selected countries. That way, we can maximize our top revenue while growing our customer-centric focus within the region to expand our ‘trusted advisor’ status with our customers. ”

Sonny Halili, country…

“The 2 November 2009 protest aimed to claim for ‘a real democracy, human rights respect, the cancellation of the Laos-Vietnam Cooperation Treaty of 1977, the release of all political prisoners and a multipartite system,’ as reported by information sent from inside the LPDR,” said Vanida S. Thephsouvanh, President of the Lao Movement for Human Rights ( MLDH ) in a…

In honor and loving support of our nation’s veterans, legendary music
pioneer and co-creator of ‘The Philadelphia Sound’ KENNY GAMBLE
is releasing a new DVD/CD commemorative package of his acclaimed new
symphonic ode to patriotism, ‘I Am An American,’ on Nov.
10, 2009 surrounding Veterans Day to help raise funds and awareness
for battling homelessness…

The following is issued on behalf of the Asian Harmonization Working Party:

Medical device regulatory officials and specialists from Asia and beyond have converged on Hong Kong for the 14th Asian Harmonization Working Party (AHWP) Meeting which opened at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre today (November 6).

The opening ceremony was officiated by the Director of Health, Dr…

“We have become quite aggressive in the emerging markets,” said Gonzague de Vallois, senior vice president of publishing, Gameloft. “We are not only expanding and growing, but also developing very strong relationships with the operators. We remain steadfast in our goal to maintain Gameloft’s position as the market leader with the biggest distribution network.”

Southeast Asia plays a central role…

Governor Pat Quinn today attended a memorial in honor of Sgt. Christopher Abeyta at Bremen High School in Midlothian.

Sgt. Abeyta and two other servicemembers were killed in action on March 15 when their vehicle encountered an improvised explosive device in Kot, Afghanistan.

This is a great loss for Sgt. Abeytas family, friends and neighbors throughout Illinois. said Governor Quinn.…

VIP in attendance
Mr. Manuel V. Pangilinan, CEO and Managing Director of First Pacific Company Limited, Chairman of Metro Pacific Corporation, Philippine Long Distance Telephone Company and Smart Communications, Inc. to give away the Asian CSR Awards 2009

Manila – The Asian Forum on Corporate Social Responsibility (AFCSR) is recognized as the largest and most significant conference and awards…

October 2009 was warmer and drier than usual with a mean temperature of 26.2 degrees, which was 0.9 degrees above the normal of 25.3 degrees.The daily minimum temperatures during the month never fell below 23.0 degrees, which had occurred only once on record in 2006.The total rainfall of 44.4 millimetres in the month was about 71% below the normal figure…