SYDNEY, April 8--AsiaNet/InfoQuest
PRODUCTION LICENCE...
ADELAIDE: Santos Limited, on behalf of the VIC/P44 joint venture, Friday
announced that the $200 million Casino development, offshore southern
Australia, has been awarded a production licence by the Victorian Government.
NEW LICENCES...
BOCA RATON, Fla.: FastForests, Inc., in conjunction with its Australian
partner Panpacific Development Funds Limited, has secured licences to market
worldwide up to 27 new varieties of fast-growing hardwood trees.
CASINO PURCHASES...
GLEBE: GoldenPalace.com, the Internet casino that gained worldwide
recognition from the purchase of the Virgin Mary Grilled Cheese Sandwich and
other online auction curiosities, has bought an Australian man's frying pan
bearing the likeness of Jesus Christ in burned leftover lemon mustard cream
sauce for A$102.50 (about US$78.85).
http://www.GoldenPalace.com
INTERNET GAMING...
LONDON: Kobus Paulsen, CEO of the UC Group, Thursday said the WTO ruling
that U.S. prohibitions on Internet gambling is improper and discriminatory
under global trade rules means the U.S. will need to regulate rather than
prohibit Internet gaming.
http://www.uc.com
http://www.securetrading.com
FLAGSHIP STORES...
LONDON: Gizmondo Europe Ltd, subsidiary of Jacksonville, Florida-based Tiger
Telematics Inc., is to open more of its crowd-stopping, technology packed
flagship stores to support the global roll out of the unique Gizmondo
multi-entertainment device.
http://www.gizmondo.com
http://www.tigertelematics.com
SPONSORSHIP ALLIANCE...
LONDON: Gizmondo Europe Ltd, subsidiary of Jacksonville, Florida-based Tiger
Telematics Inc., is set to sponsor MTV Europe's pan-European movie initiative
'MTV at the Movies' as well as becoming an official sponsor of Europe's premier
live music event, the 'MTV Europe Music Awards 2005,' as part of its strategy
to build its brand identity with young people across Europe.
http://www.gizmondo.com
http://www.tigertelematics.com
BANK FACILITIES...
RIO DE JANEIRO: Companhia Vale do Rio Doce (CVRD) Thursday announced that it
is increasing the size of its program of committed bank facilities to US$750
million from the current US$500 million.
http://www.cvrd.com.br
GORE ACQUIRES...
NEWARK, Del.: W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc., a world leader in the
manufacture of fluoropolymer-based surgical and medical OEM products, has
acquired Tetrad Corporation, Englewood, CO, a manufacturer of medical
ultrasound probes, imaging systems and surgical products for end-users and
original equipment manufacturers.
http://www.gore.com
HIV PROGRAM...
WASHINGTON, D.C.: The Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation Thursday
announced a $1.25 million partnership with Johnson & Johnson to initiate and
expand programs to prevent mother-to-child transmission (PMTCT) of HIV in seven
developing countries.
http://www.jnj.com
http://www.pedaids.org
GEMPLUS APPOINTS...
LUXEMBOURG & SINGAPORE: Gemplus International S.A., the world's leading
provider of smart card based solutions, Thursday announced the appointment of
Dr Martin McCourt as President of Gemplus Asia, reporting to Alex Mandl,
President and Chief Executive Officer.
http://www.gemplus.com
GLOBAL LEADER...
PARIS & SAN JOSE, Calif.: Frost & Sullivan, an industry research firm, has
recognized NetCentrex as the worldwide leader in the Class 5 Application Server
market.
http://www.netcentrex.net
http://www.frost.com
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