SYDNEY--18 Nov--AsiaNet/InfoQuest
PROPERTY EXHIBITION...
HONG KONG - Solidere International, one of the most prominent master and urban
developers in the region, will bring its unique development initiatives to
MIPIM Asia, the international property exhibition taking place at the Hong
Kong International Convention & Exhibition Centre from November 19th to 21st.
RESELLER PROGRAM...
MACAU - Virtual International Mobile Network Operator, Morodo has
announced the launch of an Affiliate and Reseller program, enabling everyone
to share in the success of the popular MO-Call mobile international calling
service.
http://www.mo-call.com
KIDS CHARITY...
OAK BROOK - After her daughter was diagnosed with a tumor five years ago, Diane
Kallas-Zuvich knows first hand how important Ronald McDonald House Charities
(RMHC) is to helping kids and families in need. That's why she is supporting
World Children's Day (WCD) by already sharing 100 "Give A Hand for Ronald
McDonald House Charities" online widgets with her family and friends.
http://www.mcdepk.com/wcd2008
DECODING ACCELERATOR...
HONG KONG - InfoComm Asia 2008 -- Matrox Graphics Inc. announces the Matrox
VDA-1164 -- a video decoding accelerator designed for use in workstations
running video management system (VMS) software.
www.matrox.com/graphics
CORPORATE ANNOUNCEMENTS...
BEIJING - PR Newswire today announced a definitive agreement with Xinhua
Finance (“XFL”, TSE Mothers: 9399 and OTC: XHFNY), under which PR Newswire has
acquired Xinhua PR Newswire (XPRN), the first and largest corporate
announcement
distribution service in China, as well as Xinhua Finance's corporate
announcement businesses in Hong Kong, Singapore and Taiwan.
http://www.xprn.com
PULP PUBLICATION...
BOSTON - RISI today announced the launch of a new global publication covering
the entire pulp and paper industry.
http://www.risiinfo.com
PURCHASE OPTION...
CHARLOTTE - Bank of America Corporation has given notice of its plan to
exercise the remainder of its option to purchase ordinary shares of China
Construction Bank Corporation from China SAFE Investments Limited (Huijin).
TELECOMS EXCHANGE...
HONG KONG - Arbinet-thexchange, Inc. (Nasdaq: ARBX), a leading provider of
innovative voice and IP solutions for buying and selling telecommunications
capacity, today announces it has expanded its IP services with a new Hong Kong
IP Exchange.
www.arbinet.com
PHARMACEUTICAL REPORT...
NEW YORK - In today's environment, Pharmaceutical companies find themselves in
a bind. Drug launches used to be able to achieve high sales and profits --
until recently.
http://www.eularis.com
SECOND PROPERTY...
BEVERLY HILLS - Alan J. Fuerstman, Founder and CEO of Montage Hotels & Resorts,
announced today the opening of Montage Beverly Hills, the company's
long-awaited second property. The company's flagship property, Montage Laguna
Beach, opened in 2003.
http://www.montagebeverlyhills.com
50% HOLDING...
ASCOT - Diamond Detectors Ltd, a subsidiary company set up by Element Six to
manufacture innovative diamond detectors and sensors for radiation monitoring
applications, today announces that BAE Systems is to take a 50% holding in
Diamond Detectors Ltd, investing up to GBP2 million.
NEW CEO...
ANDOVER - envIO networks today announced that Manish Jha, a seasoned veteran of
the mobile content industry, has joined the company as its President and Chief
Executive Officer.
www.envionetworks.com
SUBSCRIBER PROTECTION...
SAO PAULO - Acision, the world's leading messaging company, announces that
Digitel GSM, Venezuela's mobile network operator, has chosen Acision Content
Control to protect subscribers against receiving fraudulent messages and
violations of their privacy.
http://www.acision.com
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