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Kinney has made more placements of US associates and partners in Asia than any other firm in the past five years. You can reach them by email: asia@kinneyrecruiting.com Last month, Evan Jowers and Yuliya Vinokurova were working from our Hong Kong ...
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Asia Now Appoints New Director
SYS-CON Media (press release)
By Marketwire . TORONTO, ONTARIO -- (Marketwire) -- 04/06/12 -- Asia Now Resources Corp. (the 'Company') (TSX VENTURE:NOW) reports today that it has appointed Kelvin Lee as a new director to replace Muliawan Sutanto who resigned on March 8th, 2012.
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Nokia town faces tough times as jobs shift to Asia - Tech News Today
San Francisco Luxury News
“The latest layoffs will hit us hard,” said Salo's mayor, Antti Rantakokko. He has a shiny office in a glass-plate and metal building that opened four months ago, partly paid for by Nokia's local taxes, which accounted for 95 percent of the town's ...
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Echo360 Announces Asian, European and Australian User Conference Schedule for 2012
SYS-CON Media (press release)
DULLES, VA -- (Marketwire) -- 04/06/12 -- Echo360, the global leader in campus-wide blended learning and lecture capture solutions, today released its 2012 Global Community Conference schedule. Echo360 has a presence in 30 countries and, has expanded ...
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Internet Explorer Fightback: Q&A With IE Lead of Microsoft Asia Jonathan Wong
Forbes
Jonathan Wong, Internet Explorer Lead of Microsoft Asia, foresees the upward trend to continue as more PC users upgrading from older versions of IE to the spanking new IE9, coupled with “wow” features like site-pinning and SmartScreen filtering ...
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'Revelations,' by Elaine Pagels
New York Times
Many people mistakenly call the last book of the Christian Bible “Revelations.” It is actually the (one) Revelation to John. Elaine Pagels may be playing on that common error with the title of her latest book, “Revelations,” though in this case it is ...
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China Lodging Group, Limited Announces Preliminary Hotel Operating Results for ...
SYS-CON Media (press release)
By PR Newswire SHANGHAI, April 6, 2012 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- China Lodging Group, Limited (NASDAQ: HTHT) ("China Lodging Group" or the "Company"), a leading and high-growth limited-service hotel chain operator in China, today announced ...
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Samsung Profit Tops Estimates on TVs, Smartphones
BusinessWeek
“Sales of new models of smartphones, such as the Note, were better than expected,” James Song, a Seoul-based analyst at Daewoo Securities Co., said by phone today. “They have a good line-up of new products, so they will be able to keep the momentum ...
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Sport betting ring raked in $1bn in month
The Australian
An operation today netted scores of Chinese and Taiwanese nationals in the city of Kajang, near the capital Kuala Lumpur, in the latest case to highlight rampant illegal sports betting in Asia. The apparently highly organised and well-funded ring ...
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Southeast Asia ETF Investing 101 (ASEA, IDX, EIDO, EWM, VNM, EWS, THD, EPHE)
ETF Daily News (blog)
Thanks to this and weak performances in some BRIC markets, many countries have seen a substantial amount of inflow in therecent past, sparking new developments in both the manufacturing and natural resource industries.
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ETF Daily News (blog)
American Oriental Bioengineering Inc. Receives NYSE Notice of Delisting or ...
SYS-CON Media (press release)
By PR Newswire NEWARK, NJ, April 6, 2012 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- American Oriental Bioengineering, Inc. (NYSE: AOB) (the "Company") todayannounced that the New York Stock Exchange (the "NYSE") has notified the Company that it is not in ...
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Last Call: Facebook Friends Nasdaq
CNBC.com
MATT LAUER TO STAY WITH NBC'S 'TODAY' SHOW/NY Times - Bill Carter: “NBC News has signed Matt Lauer to a new multiyear contract to remain as the co-host of the “Today” show, addressing one of the division's most pressing issues.
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Vimicro Announces $29.5 Million Asset-Backed Loan
SYS-CON Media (press release)
By PR Newswire BEIJING, April 6, 2012 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- Vimicro International Corporation (NASDAQ: VIMC) ("Vimicro" or the "Company"), a leading multimedia semiconductor and IP-based surveillance solution provider,today announced that the ...
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Major reforms needed to prevent Japan sliding from Noda to Hoover
Sydney Morning Herald
Ryutaro Hashimoto, Japan's prime minister from 1996 to 1998, went to his deathbed in 2006 seething over being tagged as Asia's Hoover. Among those doing the labelling was former Sony Corp chairman Norio Ohga. Hashimoto's crime?
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Police form aa guard of honour today down Bridge Street, Tamworth, for David ...
The Australian (blog)
Two of the last three police officers shot in the line of duty were single unit Highway Patrol officers and that fact alone should cause concern among senior police. Despite the recent and much vaunted illegal weapons seizure by NSW police and Customs ...
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CFD Trading Tools for Beginners Entering the Financial Markets
Sacramento Bee
By City Index Asia As a trader who is new to trading CFDs, education tools and resources are an excellent way to help you to fulfill your trading potential. Combining free tools such as a financial glossary and additional resources such as seminars and ...
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Century 21 China Real Estate Announces ADS-to-Share Ratio Change
SYS-CON Media (press release)
... 2012 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- IFM Investments Limited (NYSE: CTC) ("Century 21 China Real Estate" or the "Company"), a leading comprehensive real estate services provider and the exclusive franchisor for the CENTURY 21® brand in China, today ...
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Assurant Solutions to Add New Call Center Jobs in Miami
SYS-CON Media (press release)
By PR Newswire MIAMI, April 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Assurant Solutions, a leading provider of specialty risk management products and services, todayannounces plans to add approximately 50 customer care jobs at its location in south Miami.
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American Financial & Automotive Services and Assurant Solutions Renew Product ...
SYS-CON Media (press release)
The ATA specializes in preparing automotive professionals for today's retail opportunities, and Panoptic® Insurance is a new profit center that offers insurance to meet all needs. Syndicated stories and blog feeds, all rights reserved by the author.
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iSoftStone Teams With IBM and Local Governments to Co-build IBM Cloud ...
SYS-CON Media (press release)
By PR Newswire BEIJING, April 6, 2012 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- iSoftStone Holdings Limited ("iSoftStone" or the "Company," NYSE: ISS), a leading China-based IT services provider, teamed with IBM, Jilin University, and Datang Mobile, has recently signed a ...
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Google's Neal Mohan Joins the Mobile Marketing Association Global Board of ...
Sacramento Bee
By Mobile Marketing Association (MMA) NEW YORK, April 5, 2012 -- /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Mobile Marketing Association (MMA), the leading global trade association for the mobile industry, announced that industry leader Neal Mohan, vice president of ...
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Cleantech Solutions Comments on Unusual Market Activity
SYS-CON Media (press release)
By PR Newswire WUXI, China, April 5, 2012 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- Cleantech Solutions International, Inc. ("Cleantech Solutions" or "the Company") (NASDAQ: CLNT), a manufacturer of metal components and assemblies, primarily used in the wind ...
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LG India aims to go premium to fill margin gap
Business Today
That success has become a millstone for LG today. For the past five years, it has been trying hard to reposition itself as a premium brand. Reason: that is where the real money is. But, to date, LG has little to show by way of success.
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Business Today
Acquisition of Shares of Orient Venture Capital Inc.
SYS-CON Media (press release)
VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA -- (Marketwire) -- 04/05/12 -- Further to disclosure requirements of applicable securities laws, Asia Select Asset Management Inc. ("Asia Select") reports that on April 4, 2012, Orient Venture Capital Inc. (the "Company") ...
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What's New in HTML5 - Week of April 1, 2012
SYS-CON Media (press release) (blog)
By Kevin Benedict Thanks for reading "What's New in HTML5!" This is a series of articles that I publish each week to keep track of developments around HTML5 for the enterprise mobility market. I speak to enterprise mobility vendors, developers and ...
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SYS-CON Media (press release) (blog)
50th Site Now Live with Navis SPARCS N4, Investments Continue in Port ...
EON: Enhanced Online News (press release)
(EON: Enhanced Online News)--Navis, a part of Cargotec Corporation and the global technology standard for managing the movement of cargo through terminals, today announced its 50 th site is now live with Navis' latest terminal operating system (TOS) ...
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CNET (blog)
Sprint began rolling out the over-the-air ICS update today. The carrier predicts that by the end of the month, all users will have had a chance to install Google's most recent OS (so a little patience might be necessary.) Of course, Nexus S 4G users ...
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And Now There Is One ... Mercedes-Benz S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Declared 2012 ...
Sacramento Bee
By World Car Awards NEW YORK, April 5, 2012 -- /PRNewswire/ -- At a press conference hosted by Bridgestone Corporation and the New York International Auto Show, the Mercedes-Benz S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY was declared the 2012 World Green Car.
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Daimler-BYD electric-vehicle brand to be called Denza
Autoblog (blog)
Ltd. (BDNT), the 50:50 joint venture between Daimler and Chinese electric battery and car manufacturer BYD, was formally revealed today in Shenzhen at the "EV – The Future" event. The DENZA brand launch event is the latestmilestone in the successful ...
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350Green Announces First Public Retail Fast Charging Station in State of ...
SYS-CON Media (press release)
Starting today, shoppers at the Stanford Shopping Center will be able to choose between using the new fast charger (located in the Lower Level Parking deck off Quarry Road, between Macy's and Bloomingdale's) or one of the existing 350Green Level 2 ...
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50th Site Now Live with Navis SPARCS N4, Investments Continue in Port ...
SunHerald.com
Navis, a part of Cargotec Corporation and the global technology standard for managing the movement of cargo through terminals, today announced its 50 th site is now live with Navis' latest terminal operating system (TOS) technology, SPARCS N4.
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Global Business Groups Urge Japan to Fulfill Commitment to Provide Level ...
SYS-CON Media (press release)
This is a major reversal of course that will have implications for Japan's international interests—including its expressed desire to enter into new trade agreements with its partners," said Brad Smith, chief international officer for ACLI.
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HARTING, Inc. of North America Receives OMRON's Outstanding Partnership Award
SYS-CON Media (press release)
He views the interaction between business and personal relationships intoday's world as being essential for the long term success of companies and considers the OMRON/HARTING relationship as a great example. Both companies have done business with each ...
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Taubman Breaks Ground on High-end Outlet Mall in Suburban St. Louis
Sacramento Bee
By Taubman Centers, Inc. BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich., April 5, 2012 -- /PRNewswire/ -- Taubman Centers, Inc. (NYSE: TCO) announced today that it has broken ground on its latest retail development project – Taubman Prestige Outlets Chesterfield, ...
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Brand growing hell for leather
Casey Weekly Berwick
In February, Longchamp announced an annual consolidated turnover of €390 million for last year, a 22 per cent increase on sales in 2010 fuelled by newproduct lines and growth in south-east Asia. Today, Longchamp owns more than 236 boutiques throughout ...
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CIBER Updates UNC Health Care's Human Resources and Payroll System with Lawson...
SYS-CON Media (press release)
Founded in 1974 and headquartered in Greenwood Village, Colorado, CIBER has more than 7000 employees and operates in 18 countries, serving clients in North America, Europe and Asia/Pacific. Annual revenue in 2011 was $1 billion. CIBER trades on the New ...
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Samsung Tops for HDTV Purchase Intent Among US Consumers, According to ABI ...
SYS-CON Media (press release)
Compounding this issue, new features like Internet connectivity, and 3D in particular, have not yet yielded the spark in demand TV manufacturers were counting on to help generate deeper margins. In fact, 3D remains the least important feature cited by ...
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Milwaukee-Based MSP Nominated to SMB Nation/SMBTN SMB 150 Influencers List
San Francisco Chronicle (press release)
Today, BlackBerry products and services are used by millions of customers around the world to stay connected to the people and content that matter most throughout their day. Founded in 1984 and based in Waterloo, Ontario, RIM operates offices in North ...
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Morningstar Announces Availability of Proxy Materials for 2012 Annual ...
SYS-CON Media (press release)
By PR Newswire CHICAGO, April 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Morningstar, Inc. (NASDAQ: MORN), a leading provider of independent investment research,today announced that the proxy materials for its 2012 Annual Shareholders' Meeting are now available ...
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ACC dismisses BD Asia Cup appeal | Pakistan Today | Latest news ...
Cricket's governing body in Asia on Monday rejected a complaint from Bangladesh that one of their batsman was obstructed by a Pakistani bowler in their recent ...
www.pakistantoday.com.pk/.../acc-dismisses-bd-asia-cup-appe...
Another Ortigas Mall Shooting - Philippine Asian News Today
Manila, Philippines - At least four individuals have been injured in a shooting incident early Thursday inside a shopping mall in Ortigas. Initial police reports ...
www.philippineasiannewstoday.com/.../6314-another-ortigas-...
San Miguel Said Set to Sign Philippine Airlines Stake Deal Today
San Miguel Corp. is set to sign an about $500 million agreement today that will effectively give it 49 percent ... U.S.; Europe; Asia .... services amid rising competition from budget airline Cebu Air Inc. (CEB) and AirAsia Bhd.'s newlocal venture.
www.bloomberg.com/.../san-miguel-said-set-to-sign-philippin...
iPhone 5: Get Brand Apple Products For Free Today
South Asian News Agency (SANA) ⋅ April 1, 2012 ⋅. Share/Save. Newcomer to the iPhone 5 is in the anticipation and hope that will be free with the newestIOS ...
www.sananews.net/.../iphone-5-get-brand-apple-products-for-...
iPhone 5: Get Brand Apple Products For Free Today | latest | South ...
iPhone 5: Get Brand Apple Products For Free Today. South Asian NewsAgency ( SANA) ⋅ April 1, 2012 ⋅. Share/Save. Newcomer to the iPhone 5 is in the ...
www.sananews.net/.../iphone-5-get-brand-apple-products-for-...
New Cobb Research Agreement in Asia
Latest Company News ... Visit our media sections today for the latest videos, downloads and photos on ... Cobb Officially Opens New Asian Office in Thailand ...
www.thepoultrysite.com/.../new-cobb-research-agreement-in-a...
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