2011/05/18 13:40 - Ensuring security in a cloud-based environment will no doubt be top of the list of issues delegates will be discussing at the Financial Services Technology Summit Europe Summit 2011, which takes place from 4-6 October at The Oitavos, Cascais in Portugal. This closed-door summit, hosted by GDS International, attracts some of the leading voices in the European financial services technology sector.
2011/05/17 16:09 - So-called augmented reality technology is the latest feature to hit smartphones across the world. Augmented reality has huge potential in the retail space, blurring as it does the line between online and offline shopping. As such, AR is sure to be a key topic of conversation at the upcoming Next Generation Retail Summit APAC 2011, which takes place from 18-20 October at The Amara Sanctuary Resort Sentosa, Singapore.
2011/01/24 14:19 - Fujitsu Australia and New Zealand, a wholly owned subsidiary of Fujitsu Limited (TYO:6702) has secured CA Technologies Australia and New Zealand, a subsidiary of CA Technologies (NASDAQ:CA) as the latest customer of its acclaimed Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) range.
2010/12/13 14:10 - Palisade Corporation is the maker of the market leading risk and decision analysis software @RISK and the DecisionTools(R) Suite. Virtually all Palisade software adds in to Microsoft Excel, ensuring flexibility, ease-of-use, and broad appeal across a wide range of industry sectors.
2010/11/03 11:03 - Australian Market Report of November 3, 2010 includes: Medic Vision Limited (ASX:MVH) announced the launch of mOne advertising platform at Ad Tech New York; TZ Limited (ASX:TZL) is moving into the gaming industry; Dragon Mountain Gold Limited (ASX:DMG) updated on exploration program at Lixian gold project in China; Hansen Technologies Limited (ASX:HSN) announced the acquisition of US-based NirvanaSoft.
2010/10/08 13:30 - Australian Market Report of October 8, 2010 includes: Waratah Gold Limited (ASX:WGO) is to acquire iron ore project in Congo; Avonlea Minerals Limited (ASX:AVZ) will be granted vanadium and base metal licences in Northern Namibia; Cape Range Limited (ASX:CAG) signed a Memorandum Of Understanding to acquire a lithium project in Zimbabwe; Argus Solutions Limited (ASX:ASV) launched its American Depositary Receipt program.
2010/08/17 09:59 - SAI Global Limited (ASX:SAI) (PINK:SGLOF) today announced a record net profit after tax of A$33.7M, an increase of 29.2% on last year's result. Continued organic growth plus contributions from recent acquisitions combined to produce revenue growth of 21.1% to A$392.2 million despite the impact of the stronger Australian dollar relative to the prior period. EBITDA increased to A$76.1M, up 18.4% on FY09. Operating cash inflows were strong, up 34.3% to A$51.5M.
2010/04/29 13:30 - Today Australian shares continued their losing streak in early trade, despite a positive lead from Wall Street. Yesterday the Asian and Australian market declined massively on the back to credit ratings downgrades for Greece and Portugal. Australian market's decline today was led by financial shares.
2010/04/12 12:30 - SAP Asia Pacific Japan today announced the appointment of Hera K. Siu as President, SAP China (ETR:SAP). Reporting directly to Steve Watts, President, SAP Asia Pacific Japan, Ms. Siu will assume responsibility for all aspects of SAP China's operations with particular focus on continuing to grow SAP's on-premise, on-demand and on-device solutions in China.
2010/03/23 13:30 - Overnight the Wall Street was stronger after the bill overhauling the US healthcare system was passed. Asian stock markets were mostly lower on Monday as Reserve Bank of India unexpectedly increased the official interest rate by 25 basis points. The Indian central bank's move has raised fears of an earlier-than-expected rate hike in China. Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index fell 2.05 per cent and South Korea's Kospi was down 0.8 per cent. But Shanghai composite edged 0.2 per cent higher. Japanese markets, which were closed for public holiday yesterday, resume trading on Tuesday.
2010/03/04 13:30 - Asian stocks saw modest gains Wednesday on hope of a bailout package for Greece. Australian market was boosted yesterday as official data showed that Australia's economy grew 0.9 per cent in fourth quarter, its fastest quarter-to-quarter pace in almost two years. Japan's Nikkei index ended up 0.3 per cent. South Korea's Kospi Composite rose 0.5 per cent. Shanghai Composite climbed 0.8 per cent higher. But Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index closed 0.1 per cent lower. Today Asian markets are likely to open flat, after Wall Street declined slightly on Wednesday.
2010/03/02 16:21 - Ashoka Buildcon has been independently certified by International Standards Certifications (ISC) against the international standard for greenhouse gas reporting, ISO 14064. The news comes following India's announcement in December last year that it would slow the growth of the nation's greenhouse gas emissions by 2020.
2010/02/24 09:30 - The Australian share market finished almost unchanged on Tuesday as weakness in resources stocks offset gains in the banking sector. Asian markets were lower yesterday ahead of testimony by US Federal Reserve chairman Ben Bernanke. The benchmark S&P/ASX200 index edged up 0.8 points or 0.02 per cent, at 4718.3 points, while the broader All Ordinaries index had slipped 1.7 points, or 0.04 per cent, lower to 4731.
2010/02/12 11:00 - ABN Newswire stocks to watch today include: SAI Global Limited (ASX:SAI), Galaxy Resources Limited (ASX:GXY) (PINK:GALXF) and Dynasty Metals Australia Limited (ASX:DMA).
2010/02/11 09:45 - SAI Global Limited (ASX:SAI) today announced a record half-year net profit after tax of $13.7M, representing an increase of 33.2% over the corresponding period.
A strong contribution from the property services business which includes a sizeable contribution from Espreon, together with continued organic growth, more than offset the adverse impacts of the stronger Australian dollar and the weaker trading conditions experienced by the standards training and automotive assurance businesses.
2010/02/11 09:30 - Australian shares gave up early gains after disappointing trade numbers from China raised concerns that Chinese economy is cooling. The market closed slightly higher as earnings reports from market heavyweights BHP Billiton and Commonwealth Bank helped the rise. At the close, the benchmark S&P/ASX200 index was 8.3 points higher, or 0.2 per cent, at 4513.4. The broader All Ordinaries index rose 12.3 points, or 0.3 per cent, to 4533.
2010/01/18 09:30 - The Australian shares closed with little change on Friday. The market rebounded from early losses as a surprise guidance upgrade by Commonwealth Bank pushed the financial sector higher in late trade. The benchmark S&P/ASX200 index gained 1.6 points to 4899.6, while the broader All Ordinaries index added 0.1 point to 4929.5.
2010/01/08 09:30 - The Australian shares closed lower on Thursday despite mining shares were stronger on expectations of higher iron ore prices. The fall was largely due to weakness in financial stocks. The market saw some profit-taking selling in miners in the afternoon. At the close, the benchmark S&P/ASX 200 index fell 22.0 points, or 0.45 per cent, to 4899.4 points, while the broader All Ordinaries index lost 16.3 points, or 0.33 per cent, to 4930.5 points.
2009/12/23 11:00 - ABN Newswire Stocks to Watch today include: iSOFT Group Limited (ASX:ISF), Murchison Metals Limited (ASX:MMX) (PINK:MUMTF) and Galaxy Resources Limited (ASX:GXY) (PINK:GALXF).
2009/12/11 13:30 - Asian stocks mostly Friday moved higher at opening after the strong economic figures from the US boosted investor confidence. Today the focus will be on a series of economic data of China. The nation's key official figures on industrial production, CPI, and retail sales are due out later in the day.
2009/12/10 13:34 - Asian investors continued cautious trading on Thursday amid ongoing debt jitters. Most Asian shares reversed to positive territory after some small drops at opening. Yesterday bourses across the region were hit by a series of credit rating downgrade. Japan's Nikkei fell 1.3 per cent, Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index dropped 1.4 per cent, and China's Shanghai Composite was down 1.7 per cent.
2009/12/09 13:30 - US stocks fell on Tuesday on disappointing corporate news and renewed worries over global credit markets. Asian stocks mostly opened lower today with Australian and Japanese markets slashed sharply at opening.
2009/12/08 13:30 - Wall Street closed flat overnight after Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said the interest rate would be hold at low for an extended period due to the subdued economy and low inflation.
2009/12/03 15:57 - Most Asian markets delivered modest gains on Thursday as positive US economic data restored confidence in a global economic recovery.
2009/11/30 13:00 - Dow Jones Industrial Average Friday retreated about 1.5 per cent on concerns over the problem of Dubai World. But European shares reversed earlier sharp losses due to some bargain hunting buying.
2009/10/22 14:22 - SAI Global Limited (ASX:SAI)(PINK:SGLOF) today announced the acquisition of Cintellate Pty Ltd, a leading global provider of compliance and risk management tools that allow companies to manage their compliance obligations and risk mitigation in the areas of safety, health and the environment (SH&E).
2009/09/29 15:41 - Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd (TSMC) (TPE:2330) and United Microelectronics Corporation (UMC) (NYSE:UMC), world's top two contract chip makers, will be helped by Taiwanese government's plan to allow acquiring rivals in mainland China. Today the Taiwan technology stocks were boosted by the news.
2009/09/04 13:00 - Wall Street overnight ended the losing streak and edged higher after the better-than-expected retail sales data. The good sales data in August to some extent eased the concerns over the key US employment gauge which is scheduled to release on Friday.
2009/08/18 09:50 - SAI Global Limited (ASX:SAI) will be announcing its Full Year Result at 10am on Tuesday 18 August 2009 in Sydney.
2009/08/13 11:00 - China's largest down apparel company, Bosideng International Holdings Limited ("Bosideng" or the "Company"; HKG:3998, together with its subsidiaries the "Group") has won two major awards in the PRC on August 8, 2009. It has once again received the "China Mask Award" for three consecutive years at the 3rd China Brand Festival Award Presentation Ceremony. It was given the title as "Invincible General Delivering Stable Growth". On a separate occasion, Bosideng was named amongst "2008-2009 Top 10 Most Competitive Enterprises in the China Apparel Industry" by China National Textile and Apparel Council ("CNTAC").
2009/08/04 13:00 - Wall Street closed at a nine-month high overnight boosted by earnings reports and encouraging economic data in US manufacturing activity and new car sales. Energy and materials companies also broadly lifted the market.
2009/07/15 13:00 - Australian stocks surged massively yesterday following a rally on Wall Street. The benchmark S&P/ASX200 jumped 129.6 points, or 3.5 per cent, at 3867.1, while the broader All Ordinaries rose 120.8 points, or 3.2 per cent, to 3858.8 points. The gains in overseas markets are likely to continue bolstering the Australian shares as the US earnings reports released in the first week restored some market confidence.
2009/06/16 11:00 - The SAP AG (ETR:SAP)(NYSE:SAP) Asia Pacific Japan (APJ) World Tour officially debuted in Hong Kong on 11 June to an audience of more than 600 executives from major global corporations and local government. This year's global SAP Event focuses on harnessing the power of technology to help Best-Run Businesses achieve clarity and thrive in the current business environment.
2009/06/15 20:18 - China's leading manufacturer of advanced process automation ("APA") products, EVOC Intelligent Technology Company Limited ("EVOC" or the "Group")(HKG:8285), has secured a number of telecommunications related contracts, including 3G network component contracts.
2009/05/22 15:00 - SAP China launches its 'Clear New World' strategic initiative - beginning a series of activities to help Best-Run Businesses in China see clearly, think clearly and act clearly in order to thrive in the current market conditions.
2009/05/21 13:00 - The Australian shares closed marginally higher on Wednesday despite weak lead from Wall Street and steep quarterly contraction in Japan. The resources stocks were higher on stronger commodities prices. The benchmark S&P/ASX200 was up 7.3 points, or 0.19 per cent, at 3824.6, while the broader All Ordinaries gained 8.3 points, or 0.22 per cent, to 3808.9. Investors are expecting some pullback in recent trading sessions and seeking more fund raisings at discount on the market.
2009/05/19 14:05 - SAP AG (FRA:SAP)(NYSE:SAP) announce Asia Pacific Japan (APJ) performed strongly in a challenging first quarter 2009, showing sustained Customer support and improved Operating Margins. In particular, SAP China put in an exceptional performance, showing double-digit revenue growth and material margin expansion over the previous comparable period.
2009/03/26 17:00 - Highlighting its continued commitment to deliver innovative solutions to retailers in India, SAP AG (FRA:SAP)(NYSE:SAP) today announced sustained adoption of its SAP for Retail solutions with significant customer endorsements. Over 72 leading retailers, such as DLF Retail, Khadim Jewellers, Fresh & Honest Cafe, Super Religare Laboratories and Religare Wellness Limited, Dimexon Diamonds and C Mahendra have adopted and expanded their SAP footprint to simplify business processes, reduce cost and adapt to the changing industry landscape.
2009/03/26 15:40 - Most Asian markets opened firmer Thursday following Wall Street's rebound overnight lifted by better-than-expected economic figures.
2009/03/24 09:56 - RCG Holdings Limited (HKG:0802)(LON:RCG) has a record breaking performance and growth prospect in its industry. Despite the financial turmoil, the company continue to record growth in company equity and EPS. The company has a turnover of HKD $2,002 million in FY 2008 representing a whopping 4,348% growth over the last 5 years.
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