SYDNEY, Aug. 31 -- AsiaNet ULTRASOUND SYSTEM... TOKYO: Aloka Co., Ltd., a leading Japanese manufacturer of ultrasound systems, will exhibit a new diagnostic ultrasound system, named ProSound alpha 5(1), at the 14th World Congress On Ultrasound In Obstetrics And Gynecology (ISUOG) from 31 August - 4 September 2004 in Stockholm, Sweden. http"//www.aloka.com DIAPER RECYCLING... TORONTO: Knowaste LLC, an international leader in recycling technologies, Tuesday announced that its patented disposable diaper recycling technology will now be made available in Australia through a long-term, exclusive relationship with SGS Australia Pty Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Geneva-based SGS Group. http://www.knowaste.com SHANGHAI OFFICE... WARREN, N.J.: Nasdaq-listed ANADIGICS, Inc., a leading supplier of wireless and broadband solutions, Tuesday announced that it has opened an office in Shanghai, China to support its growing wireless and broadband business. http://www.anadigics.com INTERNATIONAL FOTOCOMMUNITY... BONN: fotocommunity.com, the largest Europe-wide internet portal for amateur photographers is now online internationally. http://www.fotocommunity.com FANNIE MAE... WASHINGTON, D.C.: Fannie Mae will redeem the principal amount of three securities issues amounting to a total of US$225 million on September 9, 2004 at a redemption price equal to 100 per cent of the principal amount redeemed plus accrued interest. http://www.fanniemae.com APPRAISAL WELL... HONG KONG: CNOOC Limited Monday announced the successful completion of Weizhou (WZ) 11-1N-2, an appraisal well in the Western South China Sea. http://www.cnoocltd.com JOINT PROMOTION... SAN JOSE, Calif.: Spatializer Audio Laboratories Inc. TSE-listed Ryoyo Electro Corporation Monday announced that they have extended their relationship to jointly promote and distribute Spatializer advanced audio software solutions in Japan and in the Asia Pacific region. http://www.spatializer.com SHARE REPURCHASE... SAN JOSE, Calif.: Micrel, Incorporated, an industry leader in power, connect and protect IC solutions, Monday reported that its Board of Directors has approved a $50 million increase in the Company's share repurchase program. http://www.micrel.com (AsiaNet is a consortium of leading news agencies distributing unedited, translated news releases for worldwide clients. Visit www.asianetnews.net for full-text versions.)--InfoQuest (PP)--