SYDNEY--10 Apr--AsiaNet/InfoQuest BEKAERT INTRODUCES... SAN DIEGO: Bekaert has announced its newest development in advanced window films. Quantum Mega Performance is a pioneering clearer window film for autos that substantially reduces heat without darkening windows or interfering with radio signals.The new Quantum Mega Performance Films are now available in Asia. Worldwide availability is expected in 2006. http://www.bekaert.com MARKETING AUTHORIZATION... NEUCHATEL: Celgene International Sarl, a wholly owned subsidiary of Celgene Corporation, has announced that theEuropean Medicines Agency has accepted for review the Company's Marketing Authorization Application for LENALIDOMIDE - CELGENE EUROPE (lenalidomide), submitted in February 2006. http://www.celgene.com PATCH APPROVED... PHILADELPHIA and BASINGSTOKE: Shire plc has announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved DAYTRANA (methylphenidate transdermal system), the first and only non-oral medication for the treatment of attention deficithyperactivity disorder. DAYTRANA, a once daily transdermal patch formulation of methylphenidate, will be available in 10mg, 15 mg, 20 mg and 30 mg dosage strengths. http://www.shire.com http://www.DAYTRANA.com SOFTWARE EXPORTERS... DALIAN: On April 6th, the list of the Top 20 Chinese Software Exporters of 2005 was announced in Chengdu and DHC wasranked second in the "Top 20 China Software Export Enterprises." THAKSIN'S FUTURE... HONG KONG: Thaksin Shinawatra stepped down as Thailand's prime minister on Tuesday night following months of streetprotests organised by the People's Alliance for Democracy demanding his resignation over alleged corruption and abuse of power. In its cover story, The Economist questions whether we have seen the last of Mr Thaksin. www.economist.com http://www.economist.com/mediadirectory/ AsiaNet is a consortium of leading news agencies distributing unedited, translated news releases for worldwide clients. Visit www.asianetnews.net for full-text versions.