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Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development today announced the appointment of Solís Hotels & Resorts, led by legendary hotelier Horst Schulze, to manage the new five-star Solís Doha in Qatar. Solís Doha will be located nex[...](More)

Daon, a recognized innovator and global leader in identity assurance software and services, announced today that it had released the latest version of IdentityX�, the mobile platform that significantly decreases the risk of unauthorized transactions protecti[...](More)

The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. (NYSE: EL) announced today that its Aramis and Designer Fragrances Division will assume the exclusive worldwide license for the fragrance and grooming business of the Ermenegildo Zegna Group, a one-hundred year old, billion-dolla[...](More)

The largest broadband event in the Asia-Pacific region - Broadband World Forum Asia 2011, co-located with IP&TV Forum Asia - has today announced the launch of a free show floor seminar programme.

The Broadband Enablers programme will provide vi[...](More)

SEE Virtual Worlds®, an entertainment company developing a virtual reality universe of connected planets tied to licensed franchises, today announced that Guinness World Records, the ultimate global authority on record-breaking, has confirmed their record for t[...](More)

The following releases focus on Corporate Social Responsibility and moved during the week of March 23 � March 30, 2011.

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NeuroLogica Corporation announced the receipt of 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the world's first portable, full body, multi-slice CT scanner, the BodyTom�. ((More)

A new embedded debugger from ASSET® InterTech (www.asset-in[...](More)

Independent executive compensation consultant Pearl Meyer & Partners announced the hiring of Shekhar Purohit as a Managing Director and head of the firm's Northern California office. Mr. Purohit was previously a Principal and Global Compensation Consulting Lea[...](More)

Bloomberg executives today announced that J.P. Morgan electronically executed and cleared credit default swap (CDS) and interest-rate swap (IRS) trades on Bloomberg's Fixed Income Electronic Trading platform (FIT).

The trades demonstrate tha[...](More)

RX Exploration Inc. (TSX-V: RXE) (OTCQX: RXEXF) (�RX Exploration� or the �Company�) is pleased to announce results from two additional underground drill holes that have intersected high-grade gold and silver mineralization in the D-B[...](More)

Akustica, Inc., inventors of the first single-chip digital [...](More)

CIGNA (NYSE:CI), the global leader in serving expatriates and other globally mobile individuals, has launched an international health care plan for qualified individuals who seek access to high-quality health care facilities across international boundaries. (More)

Brady Corporation (NYSE:BRC), a world leader in identification solutions, announced today that Stephen Millar has been named President - Brady Asia-Pacific, effective April 1, 2011. Millar, 50, will be responsible for the growth and development of all Brady busine[...](More)

Allegro Development Corporation, a leading pr[...](More)

School teachers and students everywhere now have an easy way to find each other for collaborative projects and shared learning through a new online platform provided by Skype. (More)

Merck Serono, a division of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, announced today that it has submitted an indication extension to the European Medicines Agency (EMA) for the approval of Erbitux^® (cetuximab) in combination with standard 1st line platinum-b[...](More)

QIC announced today that it has entered into an investment operations outsourcing agreement with Northern Trust, while retaining incumbent custodian NAB Asset Servicing for back office services. QIC is one of Australia�s largest institutional fund managers [...](More)

ExxonMobil Chemical celebrated the opening of its Sh[...](More)

Gemalto (Euronext NL0000400653 GTO), the world leader in digital security, continues to demonstrate its innovation leadership with the announcement that its (More)

Total Safety, the leading global provider of integrated safety services and compliance solutions, announced today it has acquired On.Site Advanced Medical Services, Inc. based in Grande Prairie, Alberta. Founded in 2002, On.Site is a recognized leader in remote mo[...](More)

Interbrand, the leading brand consultancy and authors of the annual Best Global Brands ranking of the top 100 world�s most valuable brands, have turned their attention to the global retail sector.

The Best Retail Brands report ranks the top [...](More)

Kurion, Inc., an innovator in nuclear waste management, announced that more than 100 tons of its unique patent-pending Ion Specific Media (ISM) is available to assist in the cleanup of contaminated liquid from the (More)

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Odersun AG, manufacturer of customized solar modules, and Lithodecor, producer of ventilated curtain wall systems, announce their co-operation in the area of solar façades. Odersun supplies Lithodecor with custom-made CIS (Copper-Indium-Disulphide) solar [...](More)

Knowles Acoustics announces the introduction of a MEMS Joystick which enhances user experience while navigating, scrolling and playing games on handheld devices. The ultra low-power KMJ0401IC, 40μA in Active Mode and 3μA in Sleep Mode, was developed to chang[...](More)

BIOTRONIK SE & Co. KG, a leading manufacturer of cardiac devices, announced today that the last chronic heart failure (HF) patient was enrolled in IN-TIME at the Schwabing Clinic in Munich, Germany, with principle investigator Professor Stefan Sack, MD. (More)

Today Citi announced that Citi�s Global Transaction Services is joining the Syncada from Visa network. This partnership will provide Citi�s clients with a specialized solution for managing transportation accounts payable. Designed to increase effi[...](More)

While many companies are deploying software as a service (SaaS) applications and have selectively deployed enterprise applications in private clouds, very few have moved mission-critical applications to the public cloud. In fact, a recent (More)

Covidien plc (NYSE: COV) will report second-quarter results on April 21, 2011, before trading begins. The Company will hold a conference call for investors at 8:30 a.m. ET. The call can be accessed in the following ways:

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Due to overwhelming demand, ISACA, a nonprofit association of more than 95,000 IT professionals worldwide, has extended the grandfathering program for its new Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC) designation until 30 June 2011. The grandfather[...](More)

GoldMoney, one of the world�s largest providers of physical bullion for investors, has completed testing of all the gold bars stored for customers in London, Zurich and Hong Kong. This marks the advent of the (More)

Cegedim Relationship Management the Life Scien[...](More)

Gemalto (Euronext NL0000400653 GTO), the world leader in digital security, announces the world�s first UICC-embedded software application compliant with Mobile MasterCard® PayPass� M/Chip 4, the brand new MasterCard payment specificat[...](More)

ZTE, a leading global provider of telecommunications equipment and network solutions, will deliver LTE infrastructure equipment to operator Hi3G which plans to build the world�s first LTE TDD/FDD dual-mode networks in Sweden and Denmark. As part of the deal[...](More)

Total Safety, the leading global provider of integrated safety services and compliance solutions, announced today it has acquired substantially all of the assets and ongoing business of Webb, Murray & Associates, Inc., a Houston-based fire protection and safet[...](More)

ISYS^® Search Software (http://www.isys-sear[...](More)

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In an ongoing effort to quickly and safely supply much needed fuel to the areas in Japan hardest hit by the earthquake, ExxonMobil Group Japan has increased fuel supply into its Tohoku region dealer service station network by 140 percent above pre-earthquake level[...](More)

Worldwide thin client manufacturer, VXL Instruments, announces the introduction of two new, Xentrix, Zero Client desktops for an unbeatable solution for the Citrix environment � the mid-range Xentrix 1512-z and high performance D12s-z.

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Quintiles today announced that its online social community at www.MediGuar[...](More)

Royal Jordanian (RJ), whose modern fleet covers a network of 58 destinations across four continents and a member of the oneworld airline alliance, entered into a service agreement with GlobalCollect to process its online (More)

LanzaTech, China�s largest steel and iron conglomerate, (More)

Molex Incorporated (NASDAQ: MOLX and MOLXA), a global electronic components company, reports that a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.175 per share will be paid to holders of Common Stock (MOLX), Class A Common Stock (MOLXA) and Class B Common Stock, payable o[...](More)

Quintiles announced today that it has been named a preferred provider to a consortium of 14 global health Product Development Partnerships (PDPs) leveraging the combined size of their pipelines to ensure the most cost effective use of their research and developmen[...](More)

Nordson MARCH, the global leader in advanced plasma treatment an[...](More)

Cappella Medical Devices announced today that it is a co-sponsor of the first national conference dedicated specifically to coronary bifurcation disease being held in Birmingham, United Kingdom. The conference, called BLT (Bifurcation Lesion Treatment) 2011, is fo[...](More)

Hilton HHonors, the loyalty program for Hilton Worldwide�s ten distinct hotel brands, today announces its latest global promotion called Grand Nights. From April 1, 2011 through June 30, 2011, members can earn 1,000 additional Hilton HHonors Bonus Po[...](More)

A new economic analysis, published online in Thrombosis and Haemostasis, suggested that Boehringer Ingelheim�s novel oral direct thrombin inhibitor dabigatran etexilate is cost-effective compared to current treatment options, particularly in real-wor[...](More)

The following releases focus on Corporate Social Responsibility and moved during the week of March 16 � March 23, 2011.

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RACQ Insurance (�RACQI�), a leading provider of motor vehicle and household insurance to over 1.4 million policyholders throughout Queensland and northern New South Wales, and Guidewire Software®, today announced that RACQI has selected Guidewire In[...](More)

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced that Hyatt affiliates have signed management agreements for nine new Hyatt-branded hotels in emerging cities across the country. This continued expansion in India brings the total number of Hyatt hotels under deve[...](More)

Mark Bellissimo, Managing Partner and largest shareholder of Wellington Equestrian Partners (WEP), unveiled an $80 million dollar expansion plan for Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC) and surrounding areas. WEP has invested over $225 million buildi[...](More)

A.M. Best Co. has downgraded the financial strength rating to A-(Excellent) from A+ (Superior) and issuer credit rating to �a-� from �aa-� of AMI Insurance Limited (AMI) (New Zealand). Both ratings have been placed under revie[...](More)

Hilton Worldwide today announced it has made an initial donation of $75,000 to assist in relief efforts for survivors of the earthquake and tsunami in Japan. In addition, the company has created matching gifts programs for both its team members and guests who are [...](More)

3i-MIND, a leader in threat management software solutions, announced today that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire iJET^® International, Inc., the leading operational risk management provider that delivers predictive intelligence, [...](More)

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Two Agence France-Presse journalists and a Getty Images photographer arrested in Libya on Saturday have been released in Tripoli.

Dave Clark, Roberto Schmidt and Joe Raedle from AFP partner Getty were arrested near the eastern town of Ajdabiya by L[...](More)

One of the most popular telecoms events in Asia � Broadband World Forum Asia � is returning to the industry calendar this year with a new country venue and a packed agenda of leading international speakers.

Broadband World Forum Asia [...](More)

Consumer electronics is the fastest growing MEMS market. According to iSuppli�s market forecasts, the market size for 3-axis gyroscopes will be more than 200 million pieces this year. Growth is particularly fast thanks to the success of gaming, smart phones[...](More)

Today Qik, mobile video software recently acquired by Skype, launched a new iPhone [...](More)

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CADopia Inc., a leading developer and distributor of CAD software announced today that CADopia 11 software is shipping now with multi-language support. Customers may purchase the software for immediate download and shipment at the CADopia Web Store and at other [...](More)

Diskeeper Corporation today announced the release of Diskeeper^® 2011 data performance software which includes new technology to give optimum system performance always. Diskeeper Corporation has long been the leader in performance and reliability tech[...](More)

In a March 22 letter regarding detained Agence France-Presse journalists Dave Clark and Roberto Schmidt, as well as photographer Joe Raedle from Getty Images, with which AFP collaborates, AFP Chairman Emmanuel Hoog has asked Colonel Moamer Kadhafi "to res[...](More)

BGC Partners, Inc. (NASDAQ: BGCP), a leading global intermediary to the wholesale financial markets, announced today that the Company will donate US$100,000 to the New Zealand Government�s Christchurch Earthquake Appeal.

The donation [...](More)

AirWatch, a leading provider of enterprise-grade Mobile Device and Smartphone Management (MDM) software, and NitroDesk, developers of a leading Exchange ActiveSync-based email solution for Android smartphones and tablets, announce the integration of [...](More)

SnapKeys (www.snapkeys.com), inventors and developers of the revo[...](More)

Stibo Systems, the independent market leader in master data m[...](More)

AFP has learned this morning of the arrest of two of its journalists in Libya as well as a photographer for its partner Getty Images.

SoftLayer Technologies^®, the innovativ[...](More)

Hilton Worldwide and its portfolio of 10 distinct hotel brands announced today its participation to celebrate Earth Hour 2011 from 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. local time on Saturday, March 26, 2011. As more than a billion people and organizations around the world turn [...](More)

SkyCross, a global developer and manufacturer of advanced antenna and RF [...](More)

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Asia Pulp & Paper Group (APP) marked World Water Day(More)

Rite Track, Inc., a leading semiconductor equipment supplier based in West Chester, Ohio, USA, announced the hiring of Hideo Sasaki as Asian Business Development Director. Mr. Sasaki will provide executive level direc[...](More)

3M today announced that it has increased its global manufacturing capacity of the company�s 3M Optically Clear Adhesives (OCAs) at multiple locations throughout Asia in Korea, Taiwan, China and Singapore. The increased capacity supports the growth of consum[...](More)

illycaffè on Friday became the world�s first company to receive a Det Norske Veritas (DNV) Responsible Supply Chain Process certification, attesting to the company�s long-running sustainable approach to production and its relations w[...](More)

Disney Publishing Worldwide (DPW) will extend its U.S. magazine business - currently targeted to moms with the monthly Disney FamilyFun - with new magazines aimed at kids. The first magazine in the program, Phineas and Ferb, will be a bi-monthly maga[...](More)

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Jefferies announced today a total donation of $5.25 million to ten organizations providing immediate help to victims of the earthquake and tsunami in Japan. The firm�s clients helped to generate $3.65 million in donations from global net equity trading reve[...](More)

Luxfer Gas Cylinders, the world�s largest manuf[...](More)

Sinclair Pharma Plc ("Sinclair" or �the Company�: SPH:L), the international specialty pharmaceutical company and Invida Holdings Private Limited (�Invida�) are pleased to announce the inclusion of India into their long-term partnersh[...](More)

STMicroelectronics (NYSE: STM), a world leader in secure microcontroller ICs, and Gemalto (Euronext NL0000400653 GTO), the world leader in digital security, today announced a new partnership to develop a range of solutions to initiate and distribute digital securi[...](More)

In Contact Information of release dated March 20, 2011, Contact should be APP Japan Ltd. (sted Asia Pulp & Paper Japan Ltd.).

The corrected release reads:

ASIA PULP & PAPER GROUP COMMITS [...](More)

Cybercrime fighters from across the globe will be meeting in Malaysia next month to plan the next stage in the global confrontation with cybercrime.

The fifth annual APWG operations conference (CeCOS V), will be held on April 27-29 in Kuala [...](More)

SiliconBlue® Technologies, the leader in Custom Mobile Device� solutions optimized for mobile handset applications, announced today that it has captured design wins in over 30 different smartphones and mobile internet devices driven by the intense competi[...](More)

Two Agence France-Presse journalists are missing in Libya, where they were covering the conflict around the eastern city of Tobruk.

Dave Clark, 38, and Roberto Schmidt, 45, said in an email to senior editors on Friday evening that they planned to t[...](More)

One week after northeastern Japan was hit by a devastating earthquake and tsunami, the country is continuing to suffer from powerful aftershocks and a nuclear emergency. In addition, essential services remain disrupted, with more than 843,000 households experienci[...](More)

CARTES in Asia 2011, Asia Pacific�s leading digital security and smart card technologies exhibition and conference gets underway in just two weeks. The second edition of CARTES in Asia will be held at AsiaWorld-Expo, Hong Kong, from 29 to 31 March 2011.<[...](More)

General Mills announced today that it has entered into exclusive negotiations with PAI Partners and Sodiaal to purchase interests in Yoplait S.A.S., and affiliated companies.

General Mills� binding offer includes a controlling role in the [...](More)

Natural Resources International, LLC (N[...](More)

Covidien (NYSE: COV), a leading global supplier of healthcare products, today provided an update on its operations in Japan.

The Company confirmed that all of its nearly 1,500 employees in Japan are safe and that its office in Tokyo is undamaged an[...](More)

AFP has decided to remain in Japan for the time being to continue its mission to provide complete news coverage while applying strict security measures to ensure the safety of its team, which remains flexible so as to be able to change course at a moment's noti[...](More)

Bloomberg Fixed-Income Trading executives today announced that they have broken through the $1 trillion mark in electronically traded interest-rate swaps and credit default swaps for 2011.

More than 16,000 trades have been executed on Bloomberg's F[...](More)

ZTE Corporation (�ZTE�) (H share stock code: 0763.HK / A share stock code: 000063.SZ), a leading global provider of telecommunications equipment and network solutions, today announced its annual results for the year ended 31 December 2010.

The TF3 consortium has been chosen to provide a Remote Telemonitoring Service to Northern Ireland (RNTI) which will support over 8,000 patients during the course of the contract.

The consortium, comprising Tunstall Healthcare, Fold Housing Associat[...](More)

The following releases focus on Corporate Social Responsibility and moved during the week of March 09 � March 16, 2011.

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Gemalto (Euronext NL0000400653 GTO), the world leader in digital security, announces that INWI has rolled out (More)

Bloomberg L.P. officially opened its 10^th global hub in Dubai today, tripling the size of its office to accommodate the company's expanding news operations and customer support for its growing client base in the region.

Located in[...](More)

Imagine Software, a leading provider of real-time portfolio and risk management solutions worldwide, today announced several developments related to the company�s exceptional success in the Asia-Pacific financial community achieved during the last two years[...](More)

The Bank of America Corporation Board of Directors today appointed as a director Mukesh D. Ambani, chairman and managing director of India-based Reliance Industries Limited. Ambani will stand for election at the 2011 Bank of America annual meeting of shareholders.[...](More)

Trading Technologies International, Inc. (TT) has opened a new data center in Sydney for TTNET, its fully managed hosting solution. The Sydney data center is the seventh TTNET facility for TT�s global hosting service. The company also operates TTNET hubs in[...](More)

Travelers today are seeking more than just a destination � they want breathtaking, unforgettable and inspiring experiences to share. Hilton HHonors, the loyalty program for Hilton Worldwide�s 10 distinct hotel brands, is recognizing this with the lau[...](More)

Cortina Systems, Inc. today announced that it has f[...](More)

The Board of Directors of Covidien plc (NYSE: COV) today announced that Richard J. Meelia will retire as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company, effective July 1. Mr. Meelia will serve as Non-Executive Chairman of the Board for a transition period of[...](More)

The Board of Directors of Covidien plc (NYSE: COV) today announced that Jose (Joe) E. Almeida, President of Covidien�s Medical Devices business segment, has been elected President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company, effective with the planned retire[...](More)

Invida Group Pte Ltd, the leading specialty biopharmaceutical co[...](More)

Vindicia, a leading provider of SaaS billing solutions which help digital merchants optimize customer retention and customer acquisition, has entered into a partnership with GlobalCollect to give its customers access to an unrivalled portfolio of local, internatio[...](More)

Gemalto (Euronext NL0000400653 GTO), the world leader in digital security, announces that the Swedish National Police Board (�Rikspolisstyrelsen�) has renewed its five-year agreement for (More)

Sims Metal Management Limited (SimsMM) today announced that it has expanded its European operations in the electronics recycling market by acquiring two computer and information technology asset recovery companies, Dutch based Device and German company, ergoTrade.[...](More)

Prudential Financial today announced that its foundation, The Prudential Foundation, will contribute 500 million yen, $6.1 million, to support relief efforts in Japan.

�Our thoughts and prayers go out to the people of Japan as they struggle [...](More)

Covidien plc (NYSE: COV) today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.20 per ordinary share. The dividend is payable on May 6, 2011, to shareholders of record on April 7, 2011.

Covidien also announ[...](More)

Carlson Wagonlit Travel (CWT), a global leader specialized in helping customers better manage their business travel, announced today that its 2010 sales volume at USD $24.3 billion grew by 13.5 percent compared to 2009. In addition, the number of transactions mana[...](More)

Tesla Motors kicks off its Oz Goes Electric Tour to bring the Tesla Roadster � the world�s only electric sports car � to fans along Australia�s eastern coast. The Roadster will journey an unprecedented 3,000 kilometers, proving that dri[...](More)

Allen Systems Group (ASG) today announced that it has [...](More)

One of the most popular telecoms events in Asia � Broadband World Forum Asia � is returning to the industry calendar this year with a new country venue and a packed agenda of leading international speakers.

Broadband World Forum Asia [...](More)

Gatwick Express is re-launching its website www.gatwickexpress.c[...](More)

RX Exploration Inc. (TSX-V: RXE) (OTCQX: RXEXF) (�RX Exploration� or the �Company�) is pleased to report more exciting gold and silver intersections from its ongoing 70,000 ft underground diamond drilling campaign at its 100%-owne[...](More)

Arista Networks, Inc., the pioneer of next-genera[...](More)

The company that began as a small provider of cabling to the nascent cable TV market in the 1970s has blossomed into a multi-billion dollar, global infrastructure leader with solutions installed in the world�s best wireless, wireline, enterprise and cable t[...](More)

IEEE, the world�s largest technical professional association, announced it reached the 400,000 member mark for the first time in its history. By the end of 2010, total IEEE membership had surpassed 400,000, making it the seventh consecutive year the associa[...](More)

As DesignArt Networks is introducing its ground-breaking 40nm DAN3000 SoC family, with the launch of five distinct SoC chips, the company today announced a ground breaking advance in mobile backhaul technology � the DAN3200.

Bloomberg L.P. officially opened its new office in Mumbai on Monday, more than tripling the size of its office to accommodate increased customer support for its growing customer base in India and an expanded news reporting operation that has doubled the number of [...](More)

Gemalto (Euronext NL0000400653 GTO), the world leader in digital security, announces that NetOne, a leading network operator in Zimbabwe, is deploying Gemalto�s LinqUs solution for (More)

ZTE Corporation (�ZTE�) (H share stock code: 0763.HK / A share stock code: 000063.SZ), a leading global provider of telecommunications equipment and network solutions, has entered a strategic partnership with Malaysia�s 3G mobile service operato[...](More)

KaMin LLC announced today that it will increase prices for kaolin clay products for export container customers effective May 1, 2011, or as contracts allow. This increase will apply to all paper and industrial accounts on which KaMin pays the freight for shipment [...](More)

KBR (NYSE: KBR) today announced that it has been awarded a contract by Inner Mongolia Connell Chemical Industry Co., Ltd. (Connell) to provide licensing, basic engineering and related training and field services for its grassroots aniline plant in TongLiao,[...](More)

JPMorgan Chase announced today that it would commit $5 (USD) million to near-term relief and recovery efforts in Japan in the aftermath of its worst earthquake on record. JPMorgan Chase is also encouraging employees to contribute to the rescue efforts being led by[...](More)

Panama and Taiwan will soon become research and development centers for technological solutions, which we regard as of utmost importance for our company�s business. The new sites will be staffed by an elite group of engineers and other professionals, [...](More)

Bentley Systems, Incorporated, the leading company dedicated to providing comprehensive software solutions for sustaining infrastructure, today announced that registration is now open for the (More)

Telerik, a provider of end-to-end solutions for the software development lifecycle, today announced the opening of new offices in London, United Kingdom and Sydney, Australia. The new offices position Telerik in close proximity to its growing customer base, enabli[...](More)

Molex Incorporated (NASDAQ: MOLX) (NASDAQ: MOLXA), a global electronic components company, today reported its employees in Japan were safe and that none of its three facilities were damaged in the massive earthquake that struck Japan on March 11, 2011. Molex has m[...](More)

Ullink, a global provider of electronic trading software and services, today announced deployment of UL Bridge software by the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) for FIX-based market data and order routing services to market participants.

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Itron Inc. (NASDAQ:ITRI) announced today a reorganization to deliver simple, focused operations for greater growth and efficiency. The new structure better enables Itron to meet its near- and long-term goals by strategically aligning global operations with the mar[...](More)

Leading-edge Clinical Pharmacology and Cardiac Core Lab provider, Spaulding Clinical Research, proudly announces the 510k approval of their proprietary ECG device platform: Spaulding IQ.

Spaulding Clinical Research developed Spaulding IQ to provide[...](More)

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New data from the Boehringer Ingelheim hepatitis C virus (HCV) portfolio will be presented in oral scientific sessions at the International Liver Congress^TM 2011, the 46th Annual Meeting of the European [...](More)

The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE: GS) today announced a financial contribution of ¥500 million (US$ 6.1 million) to assist the emergency relief efforts in the wake of the devastating earthquake which struck northeastern Japan on March 11.

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Jefferies announced today that the firm and its staff will contribute to the relief efforts to assist the people who are suffering from the recent tragic events in Japan and will offer investors around the world the opportunity to join these efforts. First, Jeffer[...](More)

Asia is rapidly becoming a new frontier for drug development as Western companies seek to develop and register their products, while emerging Asian companies seek new capabilities to globalize products.

However, to fully capitalize on the opportuni[...](More)

Mortgage Choice (ASX:MOC), Australia's largest independently-owned mortgage broker, has just launched its first two home loans-related infographics to help consumers who are confused about the ins and outs of interes[...](More)

BGC Partners, Inc. (NASDAQ: BGCP), a leading global intermediary to the wholesale financial markets, announced today that its Tokyo office is prepared to open on Monday, March 14. Should the Tokyo markets be delayed in opening, BGC is completely ready at any time [...](More)

Reynolds Group Holdings Limited (�RGHL�) has entered into an agreement to acquire Dopaco, Inc. and Dopaco Canada, Inc. from Cascades Inc. The consideration for the acquisition will be US$400 million in cash, subject to customary adjustments for net deb[...](More)

Agence France Presse's news editor in Tehran, Jay Deshmukh, was expelled on Friday by the Iranian authorities who have given no official explanation for their decision.

Akihiro Sawa, a leading researcher on the policies concerning climate change, has just published a paper. In this paper, he evaluates and analyzes discussions held in last year's COP16 and suggests a new framework toward COP17, planned for the end of this year in [...](More)

Navigating the roads of Australia & New Zealand, just got easier with today�s launch of NavFree GPS Live. From (More)

Covidien (NYSE: COV), a leading global provider of healthcare products, today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the use of molybdenum-99 (Mo-99) derived from low-enriched uranium (LEU) in the production of technetium-99m (Tc-9[...](More)

The following releases focus on Corporate Social Responsibility and moved during the week of March 02 � March 09, 2011.

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Jakarta-based Asia Pulp & Paper Group (APP), on[...](More)

FlexTrade Systems, Inc., a global leader in multi-asset execution and order management systems, today announced it has been named �Best in Trading Technology� during the Asia Asset Management 2010 Best of the Best Awards ceremony held at the Four Seaso[...](More)

Human Genome Sciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: HGSI) and GlaxoSmithKline PLC (GSK) today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved BENLYSTA® (belimumab) for the treatment of adult patients with active, autoantibody-positive systemic lupus er[...](More)

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Gemalto (Euronext NL0000400653 - GTO), the world leader in digital security today announces its results for the full year 2010.

Key figures of the adjusted income statement: