http://news.scoopasia.com/ News, leads, and media information from all over Asia. Click on categories to the right to drill down by industry. en neraksells@gmail.com Copyright 2010 {entry_date format="%Y-%m-%dT%H:%i:%s%Q"} http://news.scoopasia.com/index.php/news/africa_adventure_consultants_honeymoon_safaris_combine_romance_with_wonders/ Others & Oddities USA, 20 March 2010 -- Expert advice and assistance needed for North American couples planning an active and adventurous honeymoon in Africa. Denver-based Africa Adventure Consultants shares its own favorite romantic safari experiences.]]> 2010-03-19T22:37:00+08:00 http://news.scoopasia.com/index.php/news/cp_2010_japans_first_international_camera_and_photo_imaging_show_comes_to_a/ Consumer Technology Tokyo, 19 March 2010 -- (JCN Newswire) -- CP+ 2010, a comprehensive camera and photo imaging show, was held between March 11th and 14th amid the scenic beauty of Yokohama, the cradle of photographic culture in Japan. The event was sponsored by the Camera and Imaging Products Association (CIPA), with 77 companies and organizations participating…]]> 2010-03-19T10:05:00+08:00 http://news.scoopasia.com/index.php/news/cyber_criminals_reach_dangerous_new_level_of_sophistication_in_2009/ China leading source of attacks Singapore, 19 March 2010 -- Singapore – 18 March 2010 – The latest report on the evolution of spam and malware threats by Kaspersky Lab shows cyber criminals reached a dangerous new level of sophistication in 2009, with numerous threats becoming global epidemics.]]> 2010-03-19T09:51:00+08:00 http://news.scoopasia.com/index.php/news/cognivue_corporation_and_future_electronics_announce_cv220x_family_of_image/ News & Media GATINEAU, CANADA and MONTREAL, CANADA--(Marketwire), 19 March 2010 -- CogniVue Corporation, an innovator in programmable Image Cognition Processors (ICPs) enabling real-time embedded image and video analytics applications, and Future Electronics today announced the CV220X series of ICPs. The CV220X ICP family offers a unique combination of high-performance, low power, small footprint devices for use in a broad range of…]]> 2010-03-19T07:30:00+08:00 http://news.scoopasia.com/index.php/news/king_spalding_advises_shuaa_capital_in_133_million_hotel_development/ Business DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES--(Marketwire), 19 March 2010 -- King & Spalding, a leading international law firm, advised the SHUAA Saudi Hospitality Fund I in the purchase of land in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, for a $133 million hotel development, the first-ever land acquisition by a hospitality fund in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The fund plans to build a…]]> 2010-03-19T07:28:00+08:00 http://news.scoopasia.com/index.php/news/cisco_launches_healthpresence_telemedicine_solution_providing_increased_acc/ Advanced Video Collaboration Technology Gives Patients Immersive and Highly Secure Remote Health Care Experiences Comparable to In-Person Doctor Visits News & Media ATLANTA, GA and SAN JOSE, CA--(Marketwire), 19 March 2010 -- At the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) Conference in Atlanta today, Cisco (NASDAQ: CSCO) announced the general availability of the Cisco HealthPresence™ platform. Cisco HealthPresence is an advanced, care-at-a-distance technology platform that allows patients to connect with doctors and clinicians for health care consultations in ways never before…]]> 2010-03-19T07:26:00+08:00 http://news.scoopasia.com/index.php/news/wyndham_hotels_and_resorts_expands_in_china_in_grand_style/ News & Media PARSIPPANY, NJ--(Marketwire), 19 March 2010 -- Wyndham Hotels and Resorts today announced its expansion in China with the addition of three luxury hotels in the key markets of Shanghai, Changsha and Hangzhou.]]> 2010-03-19T07:23:00+08:00 http://news.scoopasia.com/index.php/news/toronto_beckons_with_bolder_brighter_buildings/ News & Media TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire), 19 March 2010 -- Toronto is undergoing a profound transformation. The city skyline is alive with 53 new corporate towers, two major arts and entertainment centres, luxury hotels and gleaming condos. A new construction crane seems to join the skyline every week.]]> 2010-03-19T07:21:00+08:00 http://news.scoopasia.com/index.php/news/eco_world_2010_to_promote_sustainable_business_practices_and_green_solution/ Business , 19 March 2010 -- With the increasing significance of sustainability in recent years, businesses can learn about the latest insights and best practices in the green economy, and have first-hand access to innovative eco-friendly products and technology at the inaugural ECO World 2010. The trade show and conference will take place April 8-10, at…]]> 2010-03-19T05:49:00+08:00 http://news.scoopasia.com/index.php/news/celebrate_books_in_all_shapes_and_sizes_with_holidaycitycom_at_the_paris_bo/ Others & Oddities , 19 March 2010 -- The romantic city of Paris once again pays homage to the literary world at the Paris Book Fair 2010.]]> 2010-03-19T02:50:00+08:00 http://news.scoopasia.com/index.php/news/derbysoft_validated_pci_dss_compliant_by_trustwave/ Business CHICAGO, IL and SHANGHAI, CHINA--(Marketwire), 18 March 2010 -- DerbySoft, a Shanghai-headquartered technology company serving hotels and the hospitality industry, has been validated compliant with the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS). Trustwave, the leading provider of on-demand data security and payment card industry compliance management solutions to businesses and organizations throughout the world, performed the validation.]]> 2010-03-18T13:27:01+08:00 http://news.scoopasia.com/index.php/news/micrels_new_integrated_green_ethernet_switch_on_a_chip_solutions_smallest_3/ Low Power Consumption and Advanced Power Management Schemes Accommodate "Green" System Design Requirements Business SAN JOSE, CA--(Marketwire), 18 March 2010 -- Micrel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MCRL), an industry leader in analog, high bandwidth communications and Ethernet IC solutions, today launched the KSZ8873/KSZ8863 series. The devices are highly integrated 3-port switch-on-a-chip ICs offering the industry's smallest footprint. They are designed to enable a new generation of low port count, cost-sensitive and power efficient…]]> 2010-03-18T13:24:00+08:00 http://news.scoopasia.com/index.php/news/micrel_introduces_micrf507_470_510mhz_fsk_transceiver_for_china_short_range/ Low-Cost, Low-Power, +10dBm FSK Transceiver for Automated Meter Reading (AMR) Apps in China Business SAN JOSE, CA--(Marketwire), 18 March 2010 -- Micrel Inc., (NASDAQ: MCRL), an industry leader in analog, high bandwidth communications and Ethernet IC solutions today announced the release of the MICRF507, the latest member of its family of low-cost, low-power, 410 to 950MHz FSK RF Transceivers. The MICRF507 is specifically targeted at the growing market of Automated Meter…]]> 2010-03-18T13:15:00+08:00 http://news.scoopasia.com/index.php/news/ineoquest_backs_new_industry_recommended_practice_introduces_program_availa/ IneoQuest to Present Leadership Insight for 'Minimizing OPEX in IPTV' at IPTV World Forum 2010 Business MANSFIELD, MA--(Marketwire), 18 March 2010 -- IneoQuest Technologies, Inc., the global provider of advanced quality and service assurance solutions for digital video, today announced its participation at IPTV World Forum 2010, March 23-25, at booth #94. As the lead sponsor of the 'Minimizing OPEX in IPTV' conference stream, IneoQuest will focus on its company backing of…]]> 2010-03-18T13:12:00+08:00 http://news.scoopasia.com/index.php/news/digicel_group_limited_prices_private_placement_of_us775_million_senior_note/ Will Acquire 100% of Digicel Pacific Limited for US$825 Million Business KINGSTON, JAMAICA--(Marketwire), 18 March 2010 -- Digicel Group Limited ("DGL") today announced it has priced the private placement of US$775 million of 10.5% senior notes due 2018. DGL is a Bermuda incorporated company owned by Mr. Denis O'Brien.]]> 2010-03-18T13:10:00+08:00 http://news.scoopasia.com/index.php/news/bausch_lomb_wins_global_award_for_revolutionary_bottle_design/ ReNu MultiPlus(R) Multi-Purpose Solution Named "Best Eye Care Product of the Year - Asia" by 2010 A.S. Watson's Global Awards Business HONG KONG, 18 March 2010 -- /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- Bausch + Lomb ReNu MultiPlus(R) multi-purpose solution has been named "Best Eye Care Product of the Year - Asia" for its revolutionary bottle design at this year's A.S. Watson Global Suppliers Awards. Held in Hong Kong on 4 March 2010, the awards recognize international brands for outstanding performance…]]> 2010-03-18T10:10:00+08:00 http://news.scoopasia.com/index.php/news/hospital_earthquake_safety_campaign_kicks_off_in_india/ Business MUMBAI, India, 18 March 2010 -- /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- As part of its long-term commitment to corporate responsibility in India, Swiss Re has partnered with an international non-profit organisation, GeoHazards International (GHI), and a New Delhi-based non-profit organisation, GeoHazards Society (GHS), to launch a multi-year campaign to improve hospital earthquake safety in India.]]> 2010-03-18T09:07:01+08:00 http://news.scoopasia.com/index.php/news/1356mhz_mifare_rfid_reader_writer_ideal_for_access_control/ Business , 18 March 2010 -- DAILY RFID has recently launched 13.56MHz Mifare RFID Reader Writer, designed as a plug-and-play device with USB or RS232 Interface. It can be easily installed for access control application either indoor or outdoor environments.]]> 2010-03-18T08:15:00+08:00 http://news.scoopasia.com/index.php/news/raymond_weil_parsifal/ 20 years after its official launch, the iconic Parsifal collection has been born anew for BASELWORLD 2010! With its much-admired elegance and harmonious curves, Parsifal has a long-established identity all its own. Now, while remaining true to its time-honoured values, Parsifal is reinventing itself, with precision, rounded outlines and aesthetic refinement lending the collection a distinctly contemporary feel. Business GENEVA, SWITZERLAND--(Marketwire), 18 March 2010 -- Editors Note: There is a photo accompanying this press release.

The RAYMOND WEIL Parsifal collection takes its name from Wagner's final opera: a mystical world of chivalry and spiritual quest.]]> 2010-03-18T07:11:01+08:00 http://news.scoopasia.com/index.php/news/media_alert_bridgewater_systems_launches_mobile_gets_personal_blog/ Offers News and Opinions from Mobile Personalization Company Enterprise Technology Asia Pacific, 18 March 2010 -- Bridgewater Systems (TSX: BWC), the mobile personalization company, today launched a new blog – Mobile Gets Personal – which readers can visit at http://www.mobilegetspersonal.com.]]> 2010-03-18T07:11:00+08:00 http://news.scoopasia.com/index.php/news/race_with_the_best_with_holidaycitycom_at_the_dubai_world_cup_2010/ Others & Oddities , 18 March 2010 -- The newly opened Meydan Racecourse plays host to the Dubai World Cup 2010, the richest horse race in the world this March.]]> 2010-03-18T07:05:00+08:00 http://news.scoopasia.com/index.php/news/catch_the_cherry_blossom_fever_with_holidaycitycom_in_japan/ Others & Oddities , 18 March 2010 -- Make your way to Japan this spring to marvel at the breathtaking cherry blossoms’ covered landscape and partake in the traditional festivals held in honour of this natural wonder.]]> 2010-03-18T03:40:00+08:00 http://news.scoopasia.com/index.php/news/rfid_hospital_management_system_provides_automated_data_capture/ Business China, 18 March 2010 -- DAILY RFID has launched HF RFID Solution Kit for hospital management, including the RFID tags and readers for instant deployment. The RFID solution kit improves patient safety and hospital efficiency by automated data capture.]]> 2010-03-18T02:35:00+08:00 http://news.scoopasia.com/index.php/news/take_to_the_stage_with_holidaycitycom_at_the_melbourne_international_comedy/ Others & Oddities , 18 March 2010 -- Head down to Melbourne for barrels of laugh and great fun at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival.]]> 2010-03-18T01:09:00+08:00 http://news.scoopasia.com/index.php/news/jewish_family_purity_observance_goes_high_tech_with_mikvahcalendarcom/ MIT Grads Simplify Mathematically Complex Marital Intimacy Rules Business HOLLYWOOD, FL--(Marketwire), 17 March 2010 -- Millions of Hebrew speakers are now able go high tech in their family purity observance. The release of new website, http://www.MikvahCalendar.com, in Hebrew simplifies mathematically complex calculations for the Israeli public.]]> 2010-03-17T10:10:00+08:00 http://news.scoopasia.com/index.php/news/kantar_health_names_junghwa_lee_general_manager_korea/ Business NEW YORK, NY--(Marketwire), 17 March 2010 -- Kantar Health (http://www.kantarhealth.com), a leading healthcare-focused global consultancy and marketing insights company, has appointed Junghwa Lee as General Manager of its Korean business.]]> 2010-03-17T10:08:00+08:00 http://news.scoopasia.com/index.php/news/msps_worldwide_win_big_with_n_able_technologies_n_centralr_70_with_managed_/ Industry Leader's $75-Million Investment and New RMM Software Fuels Channel Partners' Success; Company Reports Record-High, Worldwide Adoption of N-central 7.0 Business OTTAWA--(Marketwire), 17 March 2010 -- N-able Technologies®, the global leader in remote monitoring and management (RMM) software for managed service providers (MSPs) and IT departments, today announced its new, hybrid N-central® 7.0 technology with groundbreaking freemium software plus integrated endpoint security has been successfully deployed by more than half of all N-able partners worldwide.]]> 2010-03-17T10:06:00+08:00 http://news.scoopasia.com/index.php/news/vantage_drilling_company_reports_fourth_quarter_2009_results/ Business HOUSTON, TX -- (MARKETWIRE), 17 March 2010 -- Vantage Drilling Company
("Vantage") (NYSE Amex: VTG.U) (NYSE Amex: VTG) (NYSE Amex: VTG.WS)
reports a net loss of ($4.3) million or ($0.02) per diluted share for
the three months ended December 31, 2009 as compared to net loss of
($43.5) million or ($0.57) per diluted share…]]> 2010-03-17T10:05:00+08:00 http://news.scoopasia.com/index.php/news/expanded_gmat_fee_waiver_program_launched_by_graduate_management_admission_/ New Program Enables Business Schools to Provide Free GMAT Registration to Applicants Unable to Afford Testing Fee Education MCLEAN, VA--(Marketwire), 17 March 2010 -- Hundreds of business school aspirants around the world will have the opportunity to take the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) at no cost under a new program from the nonprofit organization that created and administers the exam. The initiative builds on an existing program that helps people cover the cost…]]> 2010-03-17T10:03:00+08:00 http://news.scoopasia.com/index.php/news/menu_foods_income_fund_retains_bmo_capital_markets_to_evaluate_strategic_op/ Business TORONTO, ONTARIO -- (MARKETWIRE), 17 March 2010 -- Attention
Business/Financial Editors:

Menu Foods Income Fund (the "Fund") (TSX: MEW.UN) announced today
that it has retained BMO Capital Markets as its exclusive financial
advisor to assist the Fund in evaluating alternatives to maximize
unitholder value. Those alternatives may include a sale of…]]> 2010-03-17T10:01:00+08:00