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Pamela Martin-Duarte of NBC Universal/Style Networks hit Big Ri[...](More)

The Heraeus Photovoltaics Business Unit, a world leader in developing front and back-side silver pastes for crystalline solar cells, will be highlighting its new SOL205 back-side Ag paste at this years 26^th annual European Photovoltaic Solar Energy C[...](More)

The China Petroleum Summit Conference offers an opportunity to learn more about Chinas growing energy market, and network with senior management in the China petroleum, petrochemical and LNG industries. Intertek, a leading provider of quality and safety solutio[...](More)

Quintiles today announced that Oren Cohen, M.D., will serve as Senior V[...](More)

Atlassian, maker of collaboration [...](More)

Upsolar, a leading international provider of solar PV modules, today announ[...](More)

DKSH has entered into an agreement to acquire Melbourne-based Tiger Chemicals Company, which will be integrated into DKSHs Business Unit Performance Materials. With this transaction, Performance Materials, a leading specialty chemicals distributor, gains access[...](More)

The Heraeus Photovoltaic Business Unit, a world leader in developing front and back-side silver pastes for crystalline solar cells, will continue to highlight its SOL9410 and SOL9411 pastes for conventional solar cells at this years 26^th annual Europ[...](More)

Leading retail destination Target Australia is now utilising the TNSPay gateway service from Transaction Network Services (NYSE:TNS) in its successful online shopping operation (More)

Huber Engineered Materials (HEM), a division of J.M. Huber Corporation, announces an expansion of its Quincy, Illinois manufacturing operations to accommodate additional capacity for calcium carbonate granulation production for its Health & Nutrition business [...](More)

Rosneft and ExxonMobil have executed a Strategic Cooperation Agreement under which the companies plan to undertake joint exploration and development of hydrocarbon resources in Russia, the United States and other countries throughout the world, and commence techno[...](More)

ZTE Corporation (ZTE) (H share stock code: 0763.HK / A share stock code: 000063.SZ), a publicly listed global provider of telecommunications equipment and network solutions, today announced a 21.52% increase in operating revenue to RMB37.337 billion for the [...](More)

NuGEN Technologies, Inc., a market leader in the development of sample preparation solutions for Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) and Genomic Profiling applications, and Advanced Liquid Logic, the inventors of digital microfluidics technology, today announced an e[...](More)

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Bytemobile, Inc., the industry leader in video optimization and Smart Capacity solutions for mobile network operators, today launched its new product line the T3000 Adaptive Traffic Management System. Bytemobiles T3000 Series represents a fundamental cha[...](More)

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GlobalCollect has joined Demandware LINK, a best-of-breed technology partner community committed to removing the hurdles retailers face when integrating front end eCommerce technologies into an enterprise class eCommerce solution. As a member of Demandware LINK, G[...](More)

Current Ideas International Limited (IDEAS, ASX:IDE) Non-Executive[...](More)

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Today at VMworld^® 2011, Infoblox Inc. announced it is deliver[...](More)

Continuing to offer designers low-cost and high-performance digital signal processing options, (More)

DaVita Inc. (NYSE: DVA), a leading provider of kidney care services [...](More)

Data announced today at the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) Congress in Paris and simultaneously published in Circulation¹ show that stent patients exhibited a 50% reduction in cardiovascular death, heart attack and stent throm[...](More)

Bank of America Corporation announced today that it has agreed to sell approximately 13.1 billion common shares of China Construction Bank Corporation (CCB) in a private transaction with a group of investors. The sale is expected to generate approximately $8.3 bil[...](More)

Infoblox Inc., today announced that it has been selected[...](More)

DTS, Inc. (Nasdaq: DTSI), a leader in high-definition audio, today [...](More)

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AcuFocus (www.AcuFocus.com), maker of an innovative corneal inlay[...](More)

Following the Technical meeting in Denver, Colorado, the MSF (MultiService Forum) today announced that Acme Packet, Alcatel-Lucent, Codenomicon, D2 Technologies, EXFO, IPneo, Metaswitch, Samsung, Stoke, Traffix Systems and VSS Monitoring are participating in the S[...](More)

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Boehringer Ingelheim today announced the initiation of two phase II studies, 1200.89 and LUX-Breast 2, evaluating afatinib* in patients with metastatic breast cancer, who have an overexpression of the erbB2 (HER2) prote[...](More)

Varonis Systems Inc., the leading provider of compreh[...](More)

Last night at an award ceremony in Paris, the 32 winning projects of the global disease awareness initiative 1 Mission 1 Million Getting to the Heart of Stroke were announced. The projects were chosen by the public and a panel of experts. They will be a[...](More)

The AF AWARE (Atrial Fibrillation Awareness And Risk Education) campaign today, at the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) Congress 2011 in Paris, announces the launch of the Atrial Fibrillation in Primary Care (AFIP) tool, developed to help primary care physicia[...](More)

Novaled AG, a leading company in OLED and organic electronics [...](More)

Spectrum Brands Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: SPB), a global and diversified consumer products company with market-leading brands, today responded to weekend press reports and stated that the Company had not offered to acquire King of Shaves Company Ltd., a UK company wit[...](More)

Institute for Supply Management (ISM) has entered a partnership that dramatically expands training opportunities for supply management professionals throughout the Asia-Pacific region. ISM and global consultancy (More)

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New data from two RE-LY^® trial sub-group analyses show that dabigatran etexilate provides consistent benefits in stroke in atrial fibrillation (AF) compared to well-controlled warfarin,[...](More)

Kurion, Inc., an innovator in nuclear waste management, announced that as of (More)

Bazaarvoice, Inc. announced today that it has filed a registration statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission relating to a proposed initial public offering of shares of its common stock. The shares will be offered by Bazaarvoice and certain of its[...](More)

Jefferies Group, Inc. announced today the establishment of a $950 million senior secured revolving credit facility to support the operations of its futures and commodities platform, Jefferies Bache. Jefferies Bache offers brokerage and clearing services in listed [...](More)

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Boehringer Ingelheim today announced that more than 350,000 patients have already been prescribed Pradaxa^® (dabigatran etexilate) for stroke prevention in non-valvular atrial fibril[...](More)

A new report released today by Ernst & Young, Global Entrepreneurship Monitor and Endeavor, entitled 2011 High-impact entrepreneurship global report, provides insights into the characteristics of high-growth, high-impact entrepreneurs. The report is [...](More)

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Chartis today announced that it will enter into a contractual agreement with NYA International Limited (NYA), one of the worlds leading specialist kidnap and extortion response consultancies. Beginning December 1, 2011, NYA will be responsible for providing kid[...](More)

Brookfield Office Properties Inc. (NYSE, TSX: BPO) announced today that it has hired Martin Jepson as senior vice president, Development and Investment in its growing London, UK office. Mr. Jepson will lead the companys investment and development activities in [...](More)

The TPL Group announced today that it has filed a Complaint with the US International Trade Commission and a corresponding Complaint in the US District Court for the Eastern District of Texas against 18 companies it believes are infringing its CORE Flash Patent Po[...](More)

Ideas International Limited (IDEAS, ASX:IDE) has posted a profit a[...](More)

BOARD SUCCESSION

As part of its plan of Board succession and strategic oversight, Sims Metal Management Limited (ASX:SGM) (NYSE:SMS) was pleased to announce today the following Board initiatives.

Deputy Chair[...](More)

Financial Results for the Full Year Ended 30 June 2011

Sims Metal Management (the Company) (ASX:SGM) (NYSE:SMS) today announced revenue of $8.9 billion and a net profit after tax (NPAT), on a statutory basis, of $192.1 million, represe[...](More)

SailPoint continued its impressive market growth trajectory in the firs[...](More)

Speaking today before several CIOs and other top public cloud IT decision makers, Infoblox CIO Benny Kirsh lauded the benefits of cloud computing. However, Kirsh cautioned that the much-hyped public cloud services are still far from achieving the true business agi[...](More)

Boehringer Ingelheim and Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE: LLY) today received Marketing Authorisation from the European Commission for Trajenta® (linagliptin) 5 mg film-coated tablets for the treatment of adults with type 2 diabetes. The European Commission ha[...](More)

BIOTRONIK, a leading[...](More)

SMSC (NASDAQ: SMSC), a leading semiconductor company enabling content rich connectivity systems, today announced two products offering the latest advancements in Hi-Speed USB 2.0 connectivity, the USB3750 and USB3740. These newest additions to SMSCs family of i[...](More)

The following releases focus on Corporate Social Responsibility and moved during the week of August 17 August 24, 2011.

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All figures in this press release are unaudited. The income statement is presented on an adjusted basis (see page 2 Basis of preparation of financia[...](More)

Power Integrations (NASDAQ:POWI), the world leader in LED d[...](More)

GT Advanced Technologies Inc., (NASDAQ: GTAT), today announced that it has acquired privately-held Confluence Solar, Inc., the developer of HiCz, a continuously-fed Czochralski (CCz) growth technology, that enables the production of high efficiency monocrystall[...](More)

Artisan Partners announced that Andrew Marks has joined the firms institutional marketing team as Managing Director, Artisan Partners UK LLP. Andrew will have primary responsibility for business development and client servicing in all non-U.S. markets for the f[...](More)

GlobalOne, a leader in Software as a Service (SaaS), social collabor[...](More)

Although in general great advancement has been made in the past years with regard to metastatic breast cancer treatment options, high unmet needs still exist for patients with triple negative disease and for patients who become refractory to current available trea[...](More)

Covidien (NYSE: COV), a leading global provider of healthcare products, today announced the agenda for its investor meeting on Thursday, September 8, 2011. The event will be held at The Plaza Hotel, Fifth Avenue at Central Park South, New York, NY. A webcast of th[...](More)

Panasonic Corporation (NYSE:PC)(TOKYO:6752)("Panasonic") today announced its sponsorship of Tokai University's solar car team, the defending champion for the 2011 World Solar Challenge (WSC) in Australia, one of the largest solar-powered car races in the world. Un[...](More)

Charter Pacific Corporation Limited ("Charter Pacific") (ASX:CHF), a diversified investment company listed on the ASX provides the following update to the market on its investment in Mauritania mining exploration projects. This announcement follows the recent upda[...](More)

Diversified Nano Co[...](More)

As part of its global expansion strategy, Investors Trust Assurance SPC (Investors Trust) has recently joined the Association of International Life Offices (AILO), a non-profit organization comprised of the most important companies of the international[...](More)

Infoblox Inc. today announced that it has joined the Internet Systems Con[...](More)

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Printronix, Inc., the worldwide leader in business-critica[...](More)

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Effective immediately, Doug Lambert joined GlobalCollect in the newly created position of General Manager North America. Working out of the San Francisco office, Mr. Lambert will be responsible for all (More)

snom technology AG, a leading developer of IP business phones, I[...](More)

The world's largest expo for printer consumables, will be larger than what it was in 2010.

Up till now, 371 exhibitors from around the world have already confirmed their presence for the 5th (More)

Silicon Image (NASDAQ:SIMG), a leading provider of wireless a[...](More)

With the pace of RMB internationalization escalating since the de-peg of Chinas currency from the US dollar last year, more multinationals are requiring technology solutions that can help them manage the risk between the two currencies, reports Reval, the leadi[...](More)

Skype today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire GroupMe, a provider of mobile group messaging services that helps users stay in touch and make decisions. GroupMe was founded in 2010 at the Techcrunch Disrupt Hackathon and is headquarter[...](More)

Molycorp, Inc. (NYSE: MCP), the Western hemisphere's only producer of rare earth oxides (REO) and the largest REO producer outside of China, announced that it is opening an office in Tokyo, Japan in order to better serve its customers there and to build new relati[...](More)

The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. (NYSE: EL) announced today that Richard W. Kunes, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (CFO), plans to retire effective on or about June 30, 2013. Mr. Kunes intends to continue to serve the Company as CFO until June[...](More)

Glenn Jordan (center), President of The Coca-Cola Companys Pacific Group, joins Tu Meng, Secretary General of the Chinese Youth Development Foundation, Yu Xuexin, Vice Chairman of Chongqing Committee of the Chinese Peoples Political Consu[...](More)

Frontier Silicon, the leading supplier of digital radio and connected audio technology, today announced the addition of a Chinese User Interface (UI) option to its widely adopted range of digital radio platforms to coincide with the launch of Digital Audio Broadca[...](More)

In honor of its 25^th anniversary, Conrad Hotels & Resorts is celebrating its impressive milestone by debuting an entirely refreshed global marketing campaign. Taking a page from the fashion world, the brand and its creative agency, Young & Rubic[...](More)

Industrial conglomerates Kaskol and RU-COM have completed the acquisition of all the assets of CTC Cables business. The business will continue to operate from the same location in Irvine, California and will be operated as CTC Cable Corporation. The companys[...](More)

GT Advanced Technologies Inc., (NASDAQ: GTAT), today announced that it has received $33 million in additional bookings from Korea-based polysilicon producer OCI Company, Ltd, resulting from OCIs exercise of an option under a previously announced contract to sup[...](More)

Schilling Robotics, LLC, experts in subsea systems, and Gregg Marine, Inc., experts in drilling and geotechnical testing services, announced today the successful completion of the field testing of their subsea drill in the waters offshore of Vancouver, British Col[...](More)

TOSHIBA TEC CORPORATION (TOKYO:6588) has launc[...](More)

Celgene Corporation (NASDAQ: CELG) announced the Companys Board of Directors has authorized the repurchase of up to an additional $2 billion of the Companys common stock.

The expansion of the share repurchase program reflects our confidenc[...](More)

The following releases focus on Corporate Social Responsibility and moved during the week of August 4 August 17, 2011.

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The Coca-Cola Company and its Chinese bottling partners today announced a new investment of US$4 billion over the next three years, commencing 2012.

By the end of 2011, Coca-Cola and its China bottling partners Swire Beverages Ltd. and COFCO[...](More)

Shuffle Master, Inc. (NASDAQ Global Select Market: SHFL) announced today that it will display an impressive range of game titles and diverse product innovations at the 2011 Australasian Gaming Expo (AGE) on August 21- 23, 2011 at the Sydney Convention and Ex[...](More)

Lenovo Group today reported results for its first fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2011, and for the seventh consecutive quarter, Lenovo grew faster than any of the top five PC manufacturers, helping the Company to become the worlds third largest PC vendor in tota[...](More)

Cegedim Relationship Management today announced[...](More)

The Latin American Geospatial Forum Bentley Systems, Incorporated, the leading company dedicated to providing comprehensive software solutions for sustaining infrastructure, today announced that Geospatial World, published by India-based Geospatial Medi[...](More)

Visible Assets today announced that (More)

Lucsan Capital (Lucsan), a technology consulting group specialising in financial markets, is pleased to announce the appointment of (More)

SumTotal® Systems, Inc., the innovator in (More)

Webqem, Australias leading web solutions company, today announced it ha[...](More)

Silver Spring Networks and Freestyle Technology today announced they have executed an agreement to further strengthen their relationship by integrating the Freestyle Zigbee-based smart water meter module with the Silver Spring Smart Energy Platform. This pa[...](More)

Tetra Tech, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTEK) announced today that it has acquired engineering firm Metalica Consultores, S.A. of Santiago, Chile. This is Tetra Techs first acquisition in Latin America. Metalica has about 60 employees and provides consulting engineering serv[...](More)

FLEXcon, an innovator in adhesive coating and laminating, today annou[...](More)

Cortina Systems, Inc. (Cortina), delivering inno[...](More)

As a leading global chemical company focused on bringing innovative solutions to some of the worlds main challenges, The Dow Chemical Company (NYSE:DOW) launched today the Dow Solar Design to Zero Competition, an international challenge open to architecture, de[...](More)

Leading broadcast television associations, research laboratories and standards development organizations from around the world have organized a strategic conference focused on the future of terrestrial broadcast television.

The Future of Bro[...](More)

Quake Global, Inc., a leading manufacturer of asset tracking satellite M2M modems, announced today the availability of QUAKEs Q-Pro Satellite Data Modem for use on the Inmarsat network. The service will enable QUAKE to offer its customers [...](More)

Chiyoda Corporation (TOKYO:6366) announces today that CJV, a joint venture comprising of Chiyoda, as JV leader, CB&I and Saipem S.p.A., has been awarded the Preparation and Supply of the Front End Engineering and Design (FEED) Contract for the Arrow LNG Plant [...](More)

In the press release dated August 15, 2011, the first sentence should conclude "...since startup on June 17th", sted "...since startup on July 17th."

SGI (NASDAQ:SGI), a trusted leader in technical computing, today announced [...](More)

Welch Allyn, a leading global manufacturer of frontline medical products and solutions, today announced Anil Dass will be joining the company as the Country Manager for India. Dass will lead all Welch Allyn business activities to advance strategy and goals, includ[...](More)

Bank of America Corporation announced today that it has agreed to sell its credit card business in Canada to TD Bank Group and that it will exit its credit card businesses in the U.K. and Ireland.

Our strategy is clear: We have been transforming[...](More)

SiliconCore Technology, a leading fabless analog products company, today announced that the US Patent Office has approved its patent application for Higher Performance DVD Writing Current Circuit and has issued the patent under patent number US 7,916,613 B2.[...](More)

IDG Connect has created a new iPad app which gives users full acc[...](More)

Orc Group AB (SSE: ORC), a leading provider of technology and services for the global financial industry, today announced that Samsung Securities has joined the Orc ExNet broker connectivity network (Orcs ExNet network) to meet the growing market demand for hig[...](More)

Demonstrating its commitment to the Australian truck market, NC² Global, LLC named long-time Caterpillar senior manager Bill Fulton to the newly created position of Managing Director, Australia, with responsibility for Cat® trucks and distribution in t[...](More)

As a global leader providing innovative solutions to the power generation industry for nearly three decades and in response to the industry needs for a stronger technical foundation when employing guided wave technologies, (More)

Molycorp, Inc. (NYSE: MCP), the Western hemisphere's only producer of rare earth oxides (REO) and the largest REO producer outside of China, announced that it has reached an agreement with Hitachi Metals to supply the company with rare earth magnetic materials, in[...](More)

While most auto suppliers traveled a bumpy road during the last two years, European and North American auto suppliers increased EBITDA from 2009 to 2010 by 76% and 68%, respectively, and North American suppliers emerged as the most likely global consolidators in 2[...](More)

Global companies now have an identity protection solution to offer to customers, no matter their location or language. CSIdentity today announced the official launch of Global ID Protector, the companys international solution that allows businesses to rapidly d[...](More)

Genmark Automation, Inc. represented by the law firm of McPharlin Sprinkles & Thomas of San Jose, California, today announced that the United States District Court Northern District of California - San Francisco Division, in its patent infringement legal actio[...](More)

Digital River, Inc. (NASDAQ: DRIV), a leading provide[...](More)

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Sitel, a leading global customer care outsourcing provider, continues to expand its operations in the Philippines and Asia-Pacific with the appointment of three executives to various regional positions. The new changes in the organization further distinguish the P[...](More)

Delta Partners, the leading management advisory and investment firm specialized in telecoms, media and technology has promoted Juan Jose Rio to its partnership.

Juan Rio brings over 14 years of experience in the telecommunications industry, [...](More)

Jeremy Verba has been named eHarmonys CEO and a member of its Board of Directors. Verba joins eHarmony at a compelling time in the brands history, which includes significant growth in mobile and continued international market expansion.

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Covidien plc (NYSE: COV) today announced that its Board of Directors has authorized a program to purchase up to $2 billion of the Companys ordinary shares from time to time, based on market conditions.

In the twelve months ending June 2011, Covi[...](More)

SEE Virtual Worlds^® and SEE Games, entertainment companies publishing digital and online games tied to licensed franchises, today announced they have teamed with major entertainment companies to license some of the worlds most popular intelle[...](More)

Metaps Pte. Ltd., a developer of application platforms for Android devices, began offering achievement-based reward advertising services for Android developers, including features for 'attracting customers, posting, measuring, and improvement' all in one package. [...](More)

Bekaert and Saint-Gobain have today signed an agreement regarding the sale of Bekaert's Specialty Films activities to Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics Corporation, an Ohio, US-based corporation of the Saint-Gobain group. The transaction covers the production faci[...](More)

Exxon Mobil Corporation (NYSE: XOM) and Nippon Steel Corporation announced today that ExxonMobil has granted Nippon Steel the worlds first license for patented field welding technology used to construct high-pressure pipelines made with X120 ultra high-strength[...](More)

Third graph of release should read: ZTEs revenue from international markets increased by 36.4 per cent year-on-year to RMB 20.81 billion, accounting for 55.7 per cent of the companys operating revenue. (sted ZTEs revenue from international markets increas[...](More)

N-trig, provider of DuoSense^®, a pen and projected capacitive multi-touch solution enabled over a single digitizer, today announced that its technology is integrated into the Lenovo ThinkPad Tablet, offering an enterprise solution for precise and accur[...](More)

SpotXchange Inc., the largest global marketplace of video ad i[...](More)

SugarCRM, the worlds fastest-growing Customer Relationship Ma[...](More)

Fujitsu [...](More)

Sitel, a leading global customer care outsourcing provider, announced today [...](More)

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

Avery Dennison Medical Solutions, a [...](More)

Telco Systems, a BATM company (LSE: BVC) and provider of multi-service (More)

Biogen Idec (NASDAQ: BIIB) and (More)

ZTE Corporation (ZTE) (H share stock code: 0763.HK / A share stock code: 000063.SZ), a publicly-listed global provider of telecommunications equipment and network solutions, today announced that it had shipped 60 million terminal products including 35 millio[...](More)

BackOffice Associates, LLC, the leader in (More)

Varicent Software Incorporated, a pioneer and global leader in incentive compensation management and (More)

Infoblox Inc. today announced that the recently published IDC report: [...](More)

Cortec® Corporation, a leading bioplastics producer located in Minnesota, USA, is pleased to announce the launch and commercial availability of EcoOcean. This new bioplastic offers a unique combination of environmental and performance benefits previously [...](More)

22nd Century Group, Inc. (OTCBB: XXII), a company focused [...](More)

Sims Metal Management Limited (ASX: SGM) (NYSE: SMS) will release its FY11 full year results to:

• Australian Securities Exchange on the morning of Friday, 26 August 2011; and
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In an address at SHARE 2011 in Orlando FL, INNOVATION Data Processing (INNOVATION) today announced a strategic partnership with CA Technologies (NASDAQ: CA), an IT management software and solutions company with expertise across all IT environmentsThe partnershi[...](More)

Welch Allyn, a leading global provider of medical diagnostic equi[...](More)

GT Advanced Technologies Inc., (NASDAQ: GTAT), today announced that the name change from GT Solar to its new name, GT Advanced Technologies Inc., is now complete. As part of the rebranding and new corporate identity, the company is now trading under its new GTAT s[...](More)

SMSC (NASDAQ: SMSC), a leading semiconductor company enabling content rich connectivity systems, today announced the USB553x, a family of USB 3.0 hub controllers consisting of 7-port and a 4-port offerings. These new SuperSpeed USB hubs deliver the industrys sm[...](More)

Citi today announced the appointment of Bassam Salem as CEO of Citi Private Bank, Asia Pacific. Bassam will replace Aamir Rahim, who has been appointed Head of Citis Public Sector Group for Asia Pacific.

Bassam joined Citi Private Bank in Geneva[...](More)

Akihiro Sawa, Japans leading expert in the field of analysis and research on policies, published his suggestions for Japans national energy policies, proposing a new framework for Japans national policies on energy and nuclear power with a view to compens[...](More)

Hilton Worldwide and Sands China Ltd., a majority-held [...](More)

Exxon Mobil Corporation (NYSE:XOM) said today that the development of the Indonesian Banyu Urip field in the Cepu block in East Java has achieved a major milestone with the award of the first of five engineering, procurement and construction contracts for work on [...](More)

Diversey, Inc. reported improvements across key environmental metrics in 2010 and highlighted performance in social and customer-focused initiatives in its annual Global Responsibility Report, released today in both print and online editions.

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Brookfield Office Properties Inc. (BPO: NYSE, TSX) today announced that net income attributable to common shareholders for the quarter ended June 30, 2011 was $631 million or $1.11 per diluted share, compared with $172 million or $0.31 per diluted share in the sec[...](More)

Fluor Corporation (NYSE: FLR) announced today that the Fluor SKM Iron Ore Joint Venture (FAST) was awarded a new contract from BHP Billiton Iron Ore (LSE: BLT) for additional work as part of the companys expansion program in Western Australia. The newly awarded[...](More)

Deutsche Börse AG (XETRA: DB1) and NYSE Euronext (NYSE: NYX) confirm that the European Commission has today initiated a Phase II review of their proposed business combination. The European Commissions decision to open an in-depth investigation was fully antici[...](More)

Forty-four community organizations around the world will receive a total of $6 million in grant awards from The Coca-Cola Foundation, the philanthropic arm of The Coca-Cola Company. The grants, approved during the second quarter, support community initi[...](More)

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The European Commission (EC) today approved Boehringer Ingelheims breakthrough oral anticoagulant, Pradaxa^®1 (dabigatran etexilate²) for the prevention of stroke in patien[...](More)

The following releases focus on Corporate Social Responsibility and moved during the week of July 28 August 3, 2011.

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In a further expansion of the firms global equities business, Jefferies announced today the addition of four Managing Directors in Asia. The following professionals have recently joined the firm: Marcus Okuno, who joins as a Managing Director in Equity Sales in[...](More)

Asia Pulp & Paper (APP) releases rarely seen video of a Sumatran Tiger taking her first steps towards a new life after her relocation to Betet Island in South Sumatra on Tuesday, August 2, 2011.

Molson Coors Brewing Company today announced it has issued its 2011 online (More)

IntegenX Inc. and Promega Corporation today announced that commercial deliveries of RapidHIT 200 Human Identification Systems will include Promegas nucleic acid purification and short tandem repeat (STR) amplification reagents. Promegas established STR ch[...](More)

Quintiles today announced the appointment of Jeffrey A. Spaeder,[...](More)

The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. (NYSE:EL) announced today that Carl Haney will join the Company as Executive Vice President, Global Research and Development (R&D), Corporate Product Innovation, Package Development, beginning January 1, 2012. He will report to[...](More)

Merck (NYSE: MRK), known outside the United States and Canada as MSD, and Serum Institute of India Limited, an Indian company, announced today an agreement to work together to develop and commercialize a pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV) for use in the emerging[...](More)

Molex Incorporated (NASDAQ: MOLX and MOLXA), a global electronic components company, today reported results for its fourth quarter and its full fiscal year ended June 30, 2011.