SYDNEY--21 Dec--AsiaNet/ InfoQuest
USER INTERFACE...
TOKYO: SPB Software, a leading mobile software developer, was chosen by
Fujitsu to improve the user interface and expand the functionality for their
new Android Fujitsu REGZA Phone T-01C device.
http://www.spb.com
http://bit.ly/gZo9Kt
INNOVATION AWARDS...
GENEVA: GSX Solutions today announced that it was recognised at the
BlackBerry(R) Alliance Program's EMEA Innovation Awards 2010.
http://www.gsx.net
http://bit.ly/ehaiTZ
COMMERCIALLY APPROVED...
UPPSALA, Sweden: Import, sales and distribution of Phadia's allergy, asthma
and autoimmunity diagnostics products, including ImmunoCAP and EliA, have been
commercially approved by the Indian authorities.
http://www.phadia.com
http://bit.ly/hNplSF
NEW INPUT...
SAN RAMON, Calif.: The ZigBee(R) Alliance, a global ecosystem of companies
creating wireless solutions for use in energy management, residential,
commercial and consumer applications, today announced the completion of ZigBee
Input Device, the new global standard for human interface devices used in
consumer electronics (CE) and computer accessories.
http://www.ZigBee.org
http://bit.ly/hEaHTX
ARRANGEMENT AGREEMENT...
TORONTO: Duluth Metals Limited ("Duluth") (TSX: DM) (TSX:DM.U), and
Franconia Minerals Corporation ("Franconia") (TSX: FRA) are pleased to announce
today that they have entered into an arrangement agreement (the "Arrangement
Agreement") pursuant to which Duluth will acquire 100% of the outstanding
common shares in the capital of Franconia by way of a plan of arrangement under
the Business Corporations Act (Alberta) (the "Transaction"), the details of
which are set forth in the Arrangement Agreement.
www.duluthmetals.com
www.sedar.com
www.franconiaminerals.com
http://bit.ly/e1WgNG
OVER CAPACITY...
BRUSSELS: Western European demand for coated papers has matured and the post
recession rebound in demand is over.
http://www.risi.com
http://bit.ly/eBGmi2
PROBIOTICS GRANT...
ALEXANDRIA, Va.: Today, the Global Probiotics Council (GPC), a committee
formed by Danone and YAKULT HONSHA CO., LTD., announced the launch of the
fourth annual Young Investigator Grant for Probiotics Research (YIGPRO).
http://www.probioticsresearch.com
http://www.danone.com/en/research-innovations.html
http://www.research.danone.com
http://www.yakult.co.jp/english
http://www.yakult.co.jp/institute
http://www.yakultusa.com
http://bit.ly/h0hkQZ
PERFORMANCE LEADERSHIP...
SUNNYVALE, Calif.: Vivante Corporation, a leading provider of consumer
multimedia and computing IP, today announces an important milestone for its
Scalarmorphic architecture with Vivante licensees' multicore silicon
implementations reaching over 1 GHz in silicon.
http://www.vivantecorp.com
http://bit.ly/fxct7G
BRIGHTER OUTLOOK...
WASHINGTON: Improvements in consumer spending and consumer confidence,
increased demand for goods and services, and falling unemployment claims are
all positive factors for a brighter outlook as we move into 2011, according to
the December 2010 Economic Outlook released today by Fannie Mae's (OTC Bulletin
Board: FNMA) Economics & Mortgage Market Analysis Group.
http://www.fanniemae.com
http://bit.ly/fKYL4g
MAJOR INVESTMENT...
SHERBROOKE, Quebec, Canada: The Centre de technologies avanc aac?es BRP -
Universit aac? de Sherbrooke (CTA) receives $11.3 million in financial support
to develop hybrid engine technology for BRP's Can-Am Spyder roadster.
http://bit.ly/hnejjH
ISSUE FORGONE...
WASHINGTON: Fannie Mae (OTC Bulletin Board: FNMA) today announced that it
will not utilize its Benchmark Notes announcement date this month.
http://bit.ly/g87GAO
INNOVATION CROWN...
LONDON: GEO, Travelex's next generation payments solution, has been crowned
"Innovation of the Year" by Financial-i, it was announced today.
http://www.travelexbusiness.com
http://bit.ly/g473fp
COAL DEAL...
ST. LOUIS: Peabody Energy today said it has entered into an agreement to
source coal from PT Supra Bara Energi (SBE), which will be sold on the export
market to customers in Asia through Peabody's COALTRADE international Singapore
trading hub.
http://bit.ly/hhEnMF
AWARD WINNER...
ST PETERSBURG, Russia: SPB Software's ultramodern user interface solution
was recognized with "Best UX" award by the leading Korean tech newspaper "IT
Today".
http://www.spb.com
http://bit.ly/gHy7LY
GATHERING SYSTEM...
HOUSTON: Far East Energy Corporation (OTC Bulletin Board: FEEC) today
announced that the Company and its Chinese partner, CUCBM, have initiated the
process for nomination of initial gas for sales, with delivery to occur between
late December and January 20, 2011.
http://bit.ly/dWBmqi
TRADEMARK DISPUTE...
MISSOULA, Mont.: The Alliance for Coffee Excellence (ACE) has prevailed in a
trademark dispute against Gosten A Vend Pty which began in May of 2008 when
applicant Gosten applied to the Australian Government IP office to register the
words Cup of Excellence for use as part of a graphic to sell a range of
specialty beverages including coffee.
www.cupofexcellence.org
http://bit.ly/fRdycc
INNER-CITY DEBUT...
BANGKOK: Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts(R) is making its brand debut in
Bangkok, in the heart of the city's central business district.
http://bit.ly/hrIt2K
MAJOR SUPPLIER...
LUXEMBOURG, GILCHING, Germany, and DONGYING, China: CNPV Solar Power SA, a
public limited liability company organized under the laws of the Grand Duchy of
Luxembourg and a leading integrated manufacturer of solar photovoltaic
products, today announced that it has entered into a long-term strategic
partnership agreement with Donauer Solartechnik Vertriebs GmbH, a leading
project developer and supplier of solar photovoltaic and solar thermal
products, with over 15 years' experience in the renewable energy sector.
http://www.cnpv-power.com
http://www.donauer.eu
http://bit.ly/eNaBu5
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