Coeur dAlene Mines Corporation (NYSE: CDE, TSX: CDM) reported today its Kensington gold mine is resuming full production ahead of schedule.

In November of last year, the Company announced a temporary reduction in mining and milling activities to[...](More)

Perry Ellis International, Inc. (NASDAQ: PERY) (the Company) today announced that it has entered into a joint venture agreement with China Outfitters Holdings Limited (HKEx Stock Code: 01146) to develop the Manhattan® brand in the Peoples Republic of Chi[...](More)

Monster Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE:MWW) today reported financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2012.

Sal Iannuzzi, chairman, president and chief executive officer of Monster Worldwide, said, Our first quarter 2012 results were driven [...](More)

ZTE Corporation (ZTE), a publicly-listed global provider of telecommunications equipment and network solutions has announced that its generation SDR-based GSM-R products have passed European Integrated Railway Radio Enhanced Network (EIRENE) certification an[...](More)

SMARTRAC N.V., the leading developer, manufacturer and supplier of RFID transponders and inlays, today announced that it is recognized by Frost & Sullivan with the 2012 European Frost & Sullivan Competitive Strategy Leadership Award.

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ACE Insurance, part of the ACE Group of insurance and reinsurance companies, today announced its appointment of Shaun Oliver as the Asia Pacific Energy Casualty Underwriter. Shauns new appointment will be in addition to his current role as Casualty Under[...](More)

retarus Australia Pty Ltd, a leading global provider of professional messaging solutions, announced today that they will be offering enterprises of all sizes a buyback program for their fax servers. This new program is designed to help organizations quickly elimin[...](More)

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Revenue figures in this document are for ongoing operations¹ and variations are at constant exchange rates except where otherwise noted. Revenue figures including contribution of assets held for sale [...](More)

Philips Lumileds has launched LUXEON R, designed for outdoor and industrial lighting applications such as streetlights, high-bay lights, wall packs and bollards. LUXEON R is an Illumination Grade LED, and therefore is Hot Tested and Specified so that its performan[...](More)

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SailPoint today announced a migration offering designed to assist organizations faced with the impending end-of-life deadline for Sun Identity Manager (now Oracle Waveset). This comprehensive offering provides organizations with a lower-cost, step-wise path to [...](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, announced today its results for the quarter ended March 31, 2012.

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For the first time ever, leading industry executives across the Asia-Pacific region are being invited to a highly exclusive summit at the (More)

iPavement will be manufactured in Spain by VIA INTELIGENTE from June 2012. It will be the new generation of intelligent pavement, with an operative system, Apps and sensors will provide the streets with functionalities and communications for the citys[...](More)

Digital Art Zone (DAZ) today announced the newest version of their popular 3D male model, (More)

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Cybex International, Inc. (NASDAQ: CYBI), a leading manufacturer of premium exercise equipment, recently received the prestigious FIBO Innovation Award 2012 for the patented Progressive Stabilization system featured on its (More)

Rain, darkness, the dazzling lights of an oncoming car - strong light reflection in such situations can be irritating or even become dangerous. Effective anti-reflection is not only important for spectacles and windshields, but also provides optimal light incidenc[...](More)

Coeur dAlene Mines Corporation (NYSE:CDE) (TSX:CDM) will report its first quarter of 2012 financial results on Monday, May 7, 2012 before the New York and Toronto stock exchanges open for trading. There will be a conference call that day at 1:00 p.m. Eas[...](More)

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

Stewart Global Solutions, a division of PropertyInfo Corporation, a Stewart company, today announced that it has partnered with Tyler Technologies Inc. to offer an integrated international legal/fiscal cadastre solution, including Stewarts landfolio^®(More)

Vidyo, Inc., the worlds fastest-growing video conferencing compan[...](More)

J.P. Morgan today announced that Jeff Urwin, Head of Global Investment Banking Coverage, Capital Markets and Mergers & Acquisitions, will take on the additional role of CEO of Asia Pacific, based in Hong Kong. Urwin will be responsible for overseeing all of J.[...](More)

World Heart Federation, World Congress of Cardiology Scientific Sessions 2012 - April 23, 2012

Seventy patient and professional organisations from 39 countries united in Dubai this week at the World Heart Federations World Congress[...](More)

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Global Environment Fund (GEF) announced today that Luis Miranda has joined the firm as a Senior Advisor. Mr. Miranda will be in Mumbai, where he will contribute to GEFs private equity investments in India and in South Asia.

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The names of the inaugural Internet Hall of Fame inductees were announced today at the Internet Societys Global INET 2012 conference in Geneva, Switzerland. Internet pioneers and luminaries from around the world gathered at the conference to mark the Internet S[...](More)

The Thyrobox H2 innovative power supply system will equip the electrolysis process of a German hybrid power generation plant (Power to Gas). Its the 4^th contract the company wins in 12 months for similar applic[...](More)

Quintiles, the worlds leading global biopharmaceutical services company, today announced the appointment of Tom Pike as chief executive officer. This appointment is part of the companys long-term succession planning. Dennis Gillings, CBE, who founded the com[...](More)

LED Engin, Inc., a California-based solid-state lighting company specializing in high lumen density LED lighting components and optics, today announced the successful completion of its Series E financing. GVT Fund, a leading technology fund led the round an[...](More)

A delegation of global governmental executives involved in investing have come together to join the Institute Council of Investors. Types of council members include: sovereign wealth funds, public pension funds, central banks, government investment authorities and[...](More)

Kurion, Inc., an innovator in nuclear waste management, announced that it has entered into a cooperation agreement with Pacific Northwest National Laboratory ((More)

Canadian mining heavyweights Silver Wheaton[...](More)

CETECOM, a leading provider of wireless testing services, has selected the Codenomicon Defensics security testing solution to deliver premium device and application security testing services to carriers/operators, device manufacturers, application developers, and [...](More)

Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: IRWD) and Forest Laboratories, Inc. (NYSE: FRX) today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) notified the companies that it will require a three-month extension to complete its review of the data supporti[...](More)

Gemalto (Euronext NL0000400653), the world leader in digital security, announces being selected as the technology provider for Transfer, the service to be offered by the joint venture between América Móvil/Telcel, Citibank´s Mexican unit Banamex and Banco Inbur[...](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, announced today it will assist Telefónica Group in Perú to modernize its fixed network. [...](More)

Wrapp, the hot new social gifting company backed by Skype and LinkedIn founders Niklas Zennström and Reid Hoffman, has opened offices in Sydney and is working with some of Australias biggest and coolest retailers to make gift giving a social networking experie[...](More)

Immersion Corporation (Nasdaq:IMMR), a leading developer and licensor of touch feedback technology, today announced that the recently released DOCOMO MEDIAS ES N-05D smartphone, manufactured by NEC CASIO Mobile Communications, Ltd., and DOCOMO Tablet MEDIAS TAB N-[...](More)

Land Rover and Victoria Beckham tonight unveiled a new bespoke luxurious, hand-finished Range Rover Evoque Special Edition.

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The Earth living space for people of all nations. The protection of our blue planet concerns us all. In order to set an example when it comes to the preservation of nature, over 175 countries will be celebrating Earth Day on the 22^nd(More)

Smartmatic, a world leader in technology solutions for Governments, and Italy based Green Bit SpA, a leading supplier of FBI certified Livescan systems, proudly announced their joint efforts to provide a biometric enrollment solution for the Mexican Federal Electi[...](More)

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Highly anticipated results from LUX-Lung 3, the pivotal Phase III lung cancer trial investigating Boehringer Ingelheim's front running oncology investigational compound, the ErbB Family Blocker afatinib, in patients [...](More)

Boehringer Ingelheim announced today the launch of the GLORIA^TM-AF Registry Program, which is set to become the largest worldwide registry with the aim of understanding the long-term use of oral antithrombotic therapy in the prevention of non-valvular a[...](More)

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CADGROUP AUSTRALIA, a Platinum Autodesk reseller in Australia, today announced that it has earned the new Process Plant Specialization designation for value added resellers from Autodesk, Inc., a world leader in 3D design, engineering and entertainment software. [...](More)

Zadig & Voltaire, one of the most successful French brands in the new luxury ready- to-wear market, known for its Parisian-chic and rock and roll inspiration, announces that TA Associates, a leading global growth private equity firm, has signed an agreement to[...](More)

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As part of a new, client-centric approach to execution consulting called UBS Quant on Demand (UBS QUOD), UBS today announced the launch of a new (More)

AEG Power Solutions today announced that 40 MW have been installed since the beginning of operations in India and that 34 MW have been booked since January 2012 when 33.5 MW had been awarded for the year 2011. The orders consisted of complete electrical sys[...](More)

The Oticon Foundation and the non-profit Ida Institute have launched Ideas, Speak up - Action and Awareness for Hearing Loss, a worldwide open call for ideas that have the potential to generate better understanding of hearing loss, change public perception [...](More)

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Bank of America Corporation today reported net income of $653 million, or $0.03 per diluted share, for the first quarter of 2012. Revenue, net of interest expense, on a fully taxable-equivalent (FTE)¹ basis was $22.5 billion, including negative valuatio[...](More)

MiX Telematics (JSE:MIX), a global leader in driver safety, vehicle tracking and fleet management solutions, launches MiX Track in Asia, an ideal solut[...](More)

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New data from the largest Phase II interferon-free trial to date, reveal that up to 82 percent of hepatitis C patients achieved a viral cure after just 28 weeks of treatment. These results were shown in s[...](More)

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New data from the SOUND-C2 study shows that up to 71 percent of patients with hepatitis C and liver cirrhosis achieved a viral cure, after just 28 weeks of treatment. These patients, who had a prevalent t[...](More)

SMARTRAC N.V., the leading developer, manufacturer and supplier of RFID transponders and inlays, today announced availability of the new Midas(TM) near field communication (NFC) tag.

The SMARTRAC Midas(TM) NFC tag is ideally suited to link small ob[...](More)

Vejthani Hospital Bangkok offers the full range of services using state-of-art equipment, to treat cardiovascular diseases at (More)

Belkin International, creators of people-inspired products and technology solutions, today announced the appointment of Dermot Boden and Gary Morin to its board of directors, effective immediately.

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1 Mission 1 Million Getting to the Heart of Stroke announces plans to launch an exciting new phase of the initiative. Campaign sponsor Boehringer Ingelheim, in collaboration with AntiCoagulation Europe (ACE), the Atrial Fibrillation Association (AFA), t[...](More)

EffRx Pharmaceuticals SA announced today that Mission Pharm[...](More)

A new analysis of the 18,113 patient, RE-LY^® trial highlights significantly lower rates of both fatal and traumatic intracranial haemorrhage (ICH) in patients treated with dabigatran etexilate (Pradaxa^®) 110mg and 150mg bid compared to thos[...](More)

The massive silhouette piercing the Dubai skyline is immediately recognized, widely admired and highly sought after as a prestigious address for global business leaders. The Burj Khalifa, the worlds tallest building, revels in many accolades; the newest one bei[...](More)

SES S.A. (Paris:SESG) (LuxX:SESG) announced that the SES-4 satellite is now fully operational and ready for service at the orbital location of 338 degrees East.

SES-4 was successfully launched from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan on bo[...](More)

St. Jude Medical, Inc. (NYSE:STJ), a global medical device company, today announced the Australian launch of the Unify Quadra cardiac resynchronization therapy defibrillator (CRT-D). The Unify Quadra CRT-D works with the companys Quartet left v[...](More)

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Kinetic Concepts, Inc. announced today that an[...](More)

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Citi announced that the South African Government Bond Index has become eligible for inclusion in its World Government Bond Index (WGBI). Its April 2012 profile has satisfied all three WGBI requirements -- size, credit, and lack of barriers-to-entry.

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Macrolane is a safe and well-tolerated injectable product used to augment body contour and correct soft tissue defects. Introduced in 2008, it has improved the quality of life of thousands of patients in indications ranging from HIV-related lipoatrophy to breast a[...](More)

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To show the companys appreciation for its staff, Turkish Airlines decorated the side of a new Boeing 737-800 airplane with the faces of 17,000 of its employees. The entire project, which took four months to complete, was made possible thanks to the work of twen[...](More)

AsiaInspection, a leading provider of quality control services for businesses importing from Asia, today announces the AsiaInspection Q1 2012 Barometer, a quarterly synopsis of Asia-based manufacturing and the quality control services industry.

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ImmerVision, the inventor of the 360-degree panomorph lens and worldwide expert in immersive optical technology, has developed the worlds smallest manufactured ImmerVision Enables panomorph lens with 182 by 360 degree field-of-view. This one-of-a-kind me[...](More)

A.M. Best Co. has upgraded the financial strength rating to B++ (Good) from B+ (Good) and the issuer credit rating to bbb from bbb- of Pacific International Insurance Limited (PII) (New Zealand). The outlook for both ratings has be[...](More)

The CompactFlash Association (CFA) is pleased to announce the development of the CFast 2.0 specification, sponsored by SanDisk. The CFast 2.0 specification will be developed in the CFast workgroup and will leverage the CFast 1.1 specification which was released Se[...](More)

Following its successful interoperability testing of the Simple Cloud Identity Management (SCIM) specification at the IETFs 83^rd Meeting, SailPoint today announced new SailPoint IdentityIQ capabilities that utilize the SCIM standard. The ne[...](More)

Bentley Systems, Incorporated, the leading company dedicated to providing comprehensive software solutions for sustaining infrastructure, today announced an industry first with the release of Bentley Descartes V8i (SELECTseries 3) 3D modeling tha[...](More)

Publishers that distribute e-books to libraries under subscription in addition to other models will receive the greatest value, according to ebrary®, a ProQuest business. ebrary today announced that Wiley along with over 50 newly signed publishers such as America[...](More)

Skyhook, the global leader in location positioning, context and in[...](More)

HD video on Android smartphones and tablets poses a major challenge for Hollywood studios. While offering a compelling viewing experience, these devices have inherent security vulnerabilities, placing premium content at risk. In order to meet these challenges DRM [...](More)

Jefferies today announced that it has appointed six distinguished executives to its Global Senior Advisory Board: Mr. James D. Robinson III, Lord Hollick, Mr. Michael Goldstein, Mr. Bernard Bourigeaud, Mr. Dennis W. Archer and Sir David Reid.

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Texas Rare Earth Resources Corp. (the Company) (OTCQX: TRER), a mineral exploration and development company, today provided an update on its flagship Round Top heavy rare earths project in Texas and a review of its financial statements for the second quarter[...](More)

TOSHIBA TEC (TOKYO:6588) announced their new generation of <[...](More)

Synova announced today that Dr. Stephan W. Mohren has joined the company effective April 1, 2012, to become the new CEO as a successor to the company´s founder and longterm CEO, Dr. Bernold Richerzhagen.

Bernold Richerzhagen will take up the posit[...](More)

Panasonic Corporation today opened the doors to its "Photosynthesis" concept installation, showcasing its total solutions for creating, saving, storing and managing energy during the course of the Milano Salone del Mobile 2012, one of the largest and most influent[...](More)

MIG Bank, a leading Swiss bank providing online trading services for private and institutional clients today announced the opening of a representative office in Hong Kong. The opening of this office brings MIG Bank closer to its clients and business partners in As[...](More)

Ooyala, the fastest-growing company in online video, today introduced a new [...](More)

NeuroLogica Corporation announced today the joint development of a software- driven system for targeted, less-invasive medical treatments. Brainlab's surgical navigation system will be integrated with NeuroLogicas BodyTom^TM portable 32-slice CT scann[...](More)

Bentley Systems, Incorporated, the leading company dedicated to providing comprehensive software solutions for sustaining infrastructure, today announced the release of its 2011 Annual Report, available in digital format at (More)

Frontier Silicon, the leading supplier of digital radio and internet audio solutions announces that its sales volume of DAB/DAB+ modules and chipsets set a new record for the company in Q1 2012. Sales of these products have leapt forward by almost 20% compared to [...](More)

Frontier Silicon, the leading supplier of digital radio and internet audio solutions announces the launch of Venus 2i-BT bringing Bluetooth music streaming to DAB/DAB+ radios.

The addition of Bluetooth connectivity to the Frontier DAB platform [...](More)

After a worldwide search for a premier location, Entegris (NASDAQ: ENTG)[...](More)

Groupon (NASDAQ: GRPN) today announced that it has named Veit Dengler as its new SVP, International. Dengler will lead the companys EMEA and APAC regions. Dengler will be based in Groupons international headquarters in Schaffhausen, Switzerland.

NeuroLogica Corporation and Stryker Navigation, a business unit of Stryker Corporation, announced today the development of an integrated surgical navigation unit for NeuroLogicas portable BodyTom^TM 32-slice CT scanners.

Quintiles, the worlds leading global biopharmaceutical services company, today announced that it has been named Best Clinical Research Organization (CRO) in the Vaccine Industry Excellence (ViE) Awards 2012. Presented at the World Vaccine Congress now under way[...](More)

With new tools for the ASSET® ScanWorks® platform for embedded instruments, design engineers can for the first time structurally verify, functionally test, analyze performance margins and debug boards based on the Intel® microarchitecture codenamed Haswell with[...](More)

MPEG LA, LLC and Nero AG have recently settled the litigation between them, which was pending in the Los Angeles Superior Court. MPEG LA and Nero are pleased that this has been resolved to their mutual satisfaction by agreement of the parties and that Nero will co[...](More)

Excelitas Technologies, a global technology leader focuse[...](More)

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Tetra Tech, Inc. (NASDAQ:TTEK) today announced the planned dates for its second quarter 2012 results and conference call. On Wednesday, May 2, 2012, after market close, Tetra Tech intends to announce its second quarter 2012 results. On Thursday, May 3, 2012, at 8:[...](More)

At the Telescope User Group (TUG) Conference, North Plains, the l[...](More)

SMSC (NASDAQ: SMSC), a leading semiconductor company enabling content rich connectivity systems, today announced that it is working with Hansong (Nanjing) Technology Ltd. to deliver SMSCs low latency, lossless KleerNet wireless audio streaming technology. [...](More)

SMSC (NASDAQ: SMSC), a leading semiconductor company enabling content rich connectivity systems, today announced that it has added full WorldDMB Profile 1 & 2 Compliant Radio Options to its JukeBlox® 3.0 (JB3.0) wireless audio platform. SMSC also announced a [...](More)

X-Rite, Incorporated (NASDAQ: XRIT), the world leader in color management, [...](More)

This morning Aéroports de Paris (Paris:ADP) (Pink Sheets:AEOPF) Deputy CEO, François Rubichon unveiled the AC connecting building, the new facility that will transform passengers experience in Terminals 2A and 2C at Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport.

Cinterion, the global leader in cellular machine-to-machine (M2M) communication modules and a Gemalto (Euronext NL 0000400653 GTO) company, announces its (More)

Over the last decade, the leasing market in Asia has evolved and businesses have become more sophisticated as they recognize the benefits of using operating leases, which can significantly lower monthly payments and may offer tax advantages. Leasing also helps inc[...](More)

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

World Courier is pleased to announce that its newest Clinical Trial Supply Chain Services (CTSCS) investigational drug storage depot will open in May 2012 in Buenos Aires (Argentina) after having moved to larger purpose-built premises in response to strong custome[...](More)

ISACA today released COBIT 5, the only business framework for the go[...](More)

Vaccine market is greatly expanding, due to strong sales of influenza vaccines, cervical cancer vaccines, etc., as well as a flood of new products being launched. Since vaccines for other fields such as HIV, dengue, cancer, etc., are still waited to be developed a[...](More)

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

Atlassian, a leading provider of collaboration software for produc[...](More)

The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE: GS) and Ariel Holdings Ltd announced today that Ariel Holdings has completed the sale of Ariel Reinsurances Bermuda-based insurance and reinsurance operations to Goldman Sachs, pursuant to the Acquisition Agreement announced[...](More)

Ferranti has today announced its strategy for Big Data storage and handling of smart meter readings, consumptions and tariff structures for its MECOMS solution for the energy and utilities market. This strategy brings Big Data and therefor extreme l[...](More)

In its first of three rounds of requests for Research Center proposals, which ended March 13, 2012, the Skolkovo Institute of Science and Technology (Skolkovo Tech) in Skolkovo, Russia tallied 129 submissions from over 360 universities and research institutions re[...](More)

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

Ernst & Young is delighted to announce the appointment of David Holtze as its new Global Vice Chair for Tax, leading 29,000 Ernst & Young tax professionals worldwide. In addition, he will become a member of Ernst & Youngs Global Executive, the organ[...](More)

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Lycamobile, the largest global provider of low cost international mobile calls, brings even greater value to its customers for the month of April with 0¢ national calls (25¢ flagfall) in Australia. Lycamobile is also giving its customers unlimit[...](More)

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Silicon Line GmbH, a leading provider of ultra-low power analog ICs, today announced that it has brought to market the SL82352, an ultra-low power, multi-rate, high performance VCSEL (Vertical Cavity Surface Emitting Laser) driver and TIA / LA (transimpedance ampl[...](More)

Nearly 2,800 visitors attended last weeks CARTES in Asia to see 115 exhibitors and 72 speakers on NFC & Contactless applications, E-transactions & E-banking, Mobile payments, ID and Government Security, RFID and the Internet of Things. CARTES in Asia[...](More)

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Key data from Boehringer Ingelheims hepatitis C virus (HCV) clinical trial programme, HCVerso^TM, focusing on interferon-free treatment, has been selected for inclusion in the official European [...](More)

Covidien (NYSE: COV), a leading global provider of healthcare product[...](More)

Dubai based Sakshi Advertising files multi-million do[...](More)

Ipswitch, Inc.s Network Management Division, developer of the WhatsUp Gold suite of innovative (More)

Yardi Systems, one of the leading global developers of real estate software for investment, asset and property management, has announced that Cambridge Industrial Trust (CIT) has selected (More)

As AUTON Motorized Systems continues to stay ahead in the ever-growing industry of motorized Television lifts, owner and founder Virgil Walker has moved both their manufacturing and sales operations to a newer, state-of-the-art facility to better serve their world[...](More)

A.M. Best Co. has assigned a financial strength rating of A- (Excellent) and issuer credit rating of a- to AMI Insurance (Operations) Limited (the new AMI) (New Zealand). The outlook assigned to both ratings is stable.

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A.M. Best Co. has affirmed the financial strength rating of A- (Excellent) and issuer credit rating of a- of AMI Insurance Limited (the old AMI) (New Zealand). The outlook for both ratings is stable.

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QNB Group, one of the largest and one of the most highly [...](More)

A.M. Best Co. is pleased to release the March edition of the monthly podcast series Global News Roundup, providing interviews with three leading editors from around the globe who chronicle the reinsurance and insurance sectors.

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Radiant Zemax, LLC, a leading provider of light and color test and measurement systems and optical design software, today announced it has established a China subsidiary with headquarters in Shanghai. Radiant Zemax China entity provides sales and technical appl[...](More)

Pitney Bowes Inc. (NYSE:PBI) today announced that Australia [...](More)

Possible Worldwide, a WPP Digital company, announced today the acquisition of CarnationGroup, one of Central Europes most award-winning digital creative agencies. The deal boosts Possible Worldwides global footprint, adding new offices in Hungary, Austria, [...](More)

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American Express (NYSE: AXP) and Transaction Network Services (NYSE: TNS) today announced the launch of the (More)

Pelican Products Pty Ltd announced today that it has launched and rededicated their innovative, regional custom case facility in Melbourne, VIC as Pelican-Trimcast Advanced Case Center. These Advanced Case Centers are the industrys only factory author[...](More)

The parent company of Kinetic Concepts, Inc. (KCI) and LifeCell Corporation today announced that Joseph F. Joe Woody and Lisa N. Colleran will join the parent companys board of directors. Additionally, Ronald A. Matricaria has stepped down from the board [...](More)

New Zealand based company carboNZero Holdings today announce its Certified Emissions Measurement And Reduction Scheme, CEMARS(TM) has been approved by the worlds largest greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reporting organisation, the Carbon Disclosure Project[...](More)

Final Passages: Research on Near Death & the Experience of Dying, is the topic of this years Annual International Bioethics Forum, hosted by the (More)

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More than 200 asset managers from Asia, Europe, the U.S. and the Middle East are expected to attend the Bloomberg Doha Conference organized by Bloomberg LINK in partnership with the Qatar Financial Centre Authority (QFC Authority) on Monday, April 16^{th<[...](More)}

AcuFocus, Inc., creator of an innovative corneal inlay revolutionizing the treatment of near vision loss (presbyopia), is pleased to announce its position as a finalist in the 2012 Medical Design Excellence Awards for the KAMRA® inlay. The KAMRA inlay, an implant[...](More)

2011 has been a successful transitional year for the Octapharma Group. Since octagam® 5% and 10% re-entered all important markets profitability experienced a month-by-month continuous improvement. Re-entry combined with the strong demand for our Haematology and I[...](More)

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has cleared for marketing a new source plasma collection system developed by Fenwal, Inc., the company announced today. Called the Aurora plasmapheresis system, the new device can support two-way, wireless[...](More)

The Board of Turners and Growers Limited (T&G) is pleased to announce changes to the Board of Directors and the appointments of a Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer.

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Menicon Co., Ltd.'s "Magic," the world's thinnest daily disposable contact lens, won a Gold Award in the Design Lotus category at the Asia Pacific Advertising Festival (ADFEST) in Pattaya, Thailand from 1820 March. In addition to the Gold Award for best logo, p[...](More)

Denham Capital Management LP, a leading energy and resources-focused global private equity firm, announced today the closing of its sixth fund, Denham Commodity Partners Fund VI LP.

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Effective April 1^st, 2012, Huib Dekker will be assuming the role of Chief Financial Officer of GlobalCollect. Mr. Dekker succeeds Paul van Mierlo in this position, who will be leaving GlobalCollect in April 2012 to pursue personal inter[...](More)

Starr Indemnity & Liability Company (Starr) has announced that the Japanese Financial Services Agency (FSA) has granted it a foreign, non-life insurance business license in Japan. The license allows Starr to offer approved accident and health insurance and cas[...](More)

Music DNA and the Asia Academy of Music Arts & Sciences (AAMAS) announced the launch of AAMAS community-based member website.

Keeping up with their momentous effort in bringing Asias music professionals together in a borderless realm, the[...](More)

A.M. Best Co. has assigned a financial strength rating of B++ (Good) and an issuer credit rating of bbb to Partners Life Limited (Partners Life) (New Zealand). The outlook assigned to both ratings is stable.

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Alliacense announced today that Renesas Electronics Corporation has purchased a Fast Logic Portfolio license from The TPL Group. Renesas Electronics Corporation, headquarted in Japan, is the world's number one supplier of microcontrollers, and a premier supplie[...](More)

Huber Specialty Hydrates, LLC (HSH), a subsidiary of J.M. Huber Corporation (Huber), announces it has acquired the specialty hydrate flame retardant business of Almatis, Inc. (Almatis) located in Bauxite, Arkansas. The acquisition includes the Ba[...](More)

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has cleared Fenwal to market a therapeutic plasma exchange protocol for the companys Amicus^® separator, Fenwal announced today.

CaridianBCT and Terumo Transfusion have become Terumo BCT. Terumo BCT is one of the largest, U.S.-based medical device companies focused on blood banking, transfusion medicine and cellular therapies.

Terumo BCT, a subsidiary of Terumo Corporation, [...](More)

The InfoVision Awards, designed to recognise the leading technology innovators in the communications industry, are being brought to Asia for the first time this year, with the launch of the (More)

FlexTrade Systems, a global leader in broker-neutral, multi-asset algorithmic trading systems, today announced that Phatra Securities, a leading securities firm in Thailand, has deployed (More)

Boyden, a global leader in executive search with more than 70 offices in over 40 countries, announced today that Peter Dale, a senior governance and business strategy professional, has joined Boyden Australia as an Executive Director. Mr. Dale has extensive experi[...](More)

SMARTRAC completes UPM RFID transaction

SMARTRAC N.V., the leading developer, manufacturer and supplier of RFID transponders and inlays, today announces the completion of the acquisition of UPM's RFID business following clearance by all competent [...](More)