2012/01/20 12:00 - Asian Activities Report for January 20, 2012: China's largest and most used Internet service provider Tencent Holdings Limited (HKG:0700) has signed an agreement to acquire 49% interest in Level Up for US$26.95 million; Asia Resources Holdings Limited (HKG:0899) says that its iron ore mine in Indonesia has commenced trial production in January 2012; Eisai Co., Ltd. (TYO:4523) will launch LIFE CHECK, a self-monitoring blood glucose meter on January 27, 2012; Nihon Kohden Corporation (TYO:6849) announced the establishment of a 100%-owned subsidiary in Brazil, for the sales and after-sales support of medical devices; NTT Data Corporation (TYO:9613) has commenced to provide supportive services, including ATM software and settlement networks, to regional banks in Japan.
2012/01/18 12:00 - Asian Activities Report for January 18, 2012 includes: DeNA Co., Ltd. (TYO:2432), Japan's leading social gaming platform operator, and NetDragon Websoft Inc. (HKG:0777), a leading online game developer and mobile internet platform operator in China, have agreed to form a joint venture in the first quarter of 2012 to develop and operate mobile social games for the Chinese market; Mitsubishi Materials Corporation (TYO:5711), Furukawa Co., Ltd. (TYO:5715), Dowa Holdings Co.,Ltd. (TYO:5714), and Marubeni Corporation (TYO:8002) have announced the extended mine of life for their jointly invested Huckleberry copper project in Canada; Goldwin Inc. (TYO:8111), Japan-based manufacturer of highest quality authentic sportswear and equipment says that it will invest 1,800,000 Swiss Franc to establish a wholly-owned subsidiary in Switzerland.
2012/01/16 13:05 - Asian Activities Report for January 16, 2012 includes: China Southern Airlines (HKG:1055) (SHA:600029) has become a major international sponsor and the official airline for Sydney Festival 2012; Hisense Group (SHA:600060) was honored with the "Value Innovation Award" for its I'TV2 product at the International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas on January 10th; Chiyoda Corporation(TYO:6366) says that its joint venture company with JGC Corporation (TYO:1963) and Kellogg Brown & Root, has been awarded an engineering, procurement and construction ("EPC") contract for the Ichthys LNG plant facilities in Australia; Bridgestone Corporation (TYO:5108) has developed a revolutionary new printing technology for tires that is different from any tire printing or coloring process on the market today; Elecom Co., Ltd. (JASDAQ:6750) has unveiled its latest USB products, which features a function for encrypting stored data through a strong encryption algorithm called AES 256 bit.
2011/12/15 17:13 - Directors of GoConnect Ltd (ASX:GCN) are pleased to advise that the company's IPTV business channel, World Business Network, has just received approval from LG Inc. (SEO:066570) and has gone live on all LG Internet connected TVs sold globally. The World Business Network is available as a downloadable application on all Internet connected TVs of LG. It currently carries two programs, The Business Show, which distributes a series of sponsored business interviews conducted by Adam Shand, and the ABN Newswire business news programs.
2011/12/15 11:00 - Asian Activities Report for December 15, 2011 includes: DeNA Co., Ltd. (TYO:2432) has agreed to form a strategic alliance with Alibaba Cloud Computing to provide DeNA's Mobage social gaming platform to consumers and developers in China; Marubeni Corporation (TYO:8002) has agreed to acquire a 40% equity interest in APT Allgas Energy Pty Ltd; Japan Airlines and WestJet Airlines (TSE:WJA), a low-cost airline in Canada have signed a codeshare agreement which will place the "JL" flight indicator on WestJet-operated flights between Vancouver And six Canadian cities - Calgary, Edmonton, Kelowna, Montreal, Toronto and Winnipeg, from December 15, 2011; Sumitomo Chemical Co., Ltd. (TYO:4005) and Nabaltec AG (ETR:NTG) of Germany have been in discussions about collaborating on their Alumina and Aluminum Trihydroxide businesses.
2011/04/14 12:01 - Asian Activities Report for April 14, 2011 includes: DataMotion Asia Pacific Limited (ASX:DMN) has completed a 3D gravity survey on M12 rare earth elements target and is planning drilling in April 2011; MobileActive Limited's (ASX:MBA) RingRing Studios mobile applications surpass 1,000,000 downloads worldwide; UXA Resources Limited (ASX:UXA) intersected a 3-metre zone of visual mineralisation at the Dome 5 zinc-lead-silver prospect in NSW; Avanco Resources Limited (ASX:AVB) reported that drilling at Serra Verde Copper Project in Brazil continues to show great promise.
2011/01/21 12:07 - Nintendo Co., Ltd (PINK:NTDOY) (OSA:7974) predicted a "rocket start" to U.S. sales of the 3DS handheld video-game player, boosted by the device's high-definition graphics and titles that showcase its features.
2010/12/13 13:30 - Australian Market Report of December 13, 2010 includes: Altura Mining Limited (ASX:AJM) has received approval for the upcoming drill program at Pilgangoora Lithium Project in WA; Orion Metals Limited (ASX:ORM) has received highly encouraging gold results at Killi Killi Hills Gold-Rare Earth Element Project; Pharmaxis Limited (ASX:PXS) announces that Bronchitol is recommended for approval By Australian Advisory Committee; Tabcorp Holdings Limited (ASX:TAH) proposed A$625 million expansion of its casinos in Queensland.
2010/12/04 10:00 - Emperor International Holdings Limited (HKG:0163) and Emperor Entertainment Hotel Limited (HKG:0296) today jointly announced its corporate exercise in the form of a series of transactions.
2010/11/25 10:15 - Emperor International Holdings Limited (HKG:0163) & Emperor Entertainment Hotel Limited (HKG:0296) today jointly announced its 2010/11 interim results announcement for the 6 months ended 30 September 2010 (the "Period").
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.
2010/08/05 13:31 - The Australian stock market opened higher this morning after Wall Street returned to gains on better-than-expected corporate earnings and encouraging economic data.
2010/04/01 13:30 - Wall Street overnight fell on the unexpected drop of the private sector employment data, which raised investors' concern over the key nonfarm payroll figures to be released on Friday. Asian markets were mostly lower Wednesday. Japan's Nikkei index closed slightly lower with a 0.1 per cent fall on the last day of the current fiscal year for most Japanese companies. China's Shanghai Composite and Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index both lost 0.6 per cent. Today China is due to release PMI figures for the manufacturing sector.
2010/03/30 13:30 - Monday Wall Street rose as higher commodities prices boosted energy and mining companies. The US markets also received support from positive consumer spending in February. Asian markets closed mixed yesterday. Chinese stocks rallied as China said it plans to launch the long expected stock-index future in April 16. Shanghai Composite jumped 2.1 per cent to a two month high, while Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index climbed 0.9 per cent. South Korea's Kospi Composite was 0.3 per cent lower. Japan's Nikkei 225 lost 0.1 per cent.
2010/03/29 13:30 - Friday Wall Street ended flat, giving up its early gains after the news about the sinking of a South Korean naval ship raised fears of tension between North and South Korea. Today Asian markets could be helped by the euro-zone bailout for Greece and the news that South Korea has ruled out North Korea involvement in the navy vessel sinking. Friday Asian markets rallied with Japan's Nikkei hit its 18 months closing high. The Nikkei climbed 1.6 per cent due to relief over sovereign-debt problems in Greece. Both Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index and China's Shanghai Composite added 1.3 per cent.
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.
2010/03/08 13:30 - Today Asian stocks are set to rise after Wall Street rallied Friday, boosted by US upbeat jobs data. Asian markets broadly gained on Friday. Tokyo stocks advanced 2.2 per cent on expectations that the Japanese central bank may ease its monetary policy further. Shanghai and Hong Kong markets also powered higher on hope of China's moderately loose policies and an 8 per cent economic growth target this year. Shanghai Composite was up 0.25 per cent, and Hang Seng Index gained 1 per cent. South Korea's Kospi climbed 1 per cent.
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.
2010/02/16 13:30 - Asian shares declined in thin trade on Monday. Tokyo stocks fell on the pre-weekend fall on Wall Street and monetary tightening in China, despite a slightly better than expected gross domestic product figure in fourth quarter was released yesterday. Australian stocks Monday was also lower, weighed down by some disappointing earnings reports. There is no lead from Wall Street and major Asian markets including Shanghai, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Singapore are still in holiday break on Tuesday.
2010/02/12 13:30 - Asian markets were higher Thursday. Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index gained 1.9 per cent and South Korea's Kospi advanced 1.8 per cent. China's Shanghai Composite closed flat with thin trade ahead of the upcoming Lunar New Year, despite a slower than CPI growth eased worries of rate increase.
2010/02/08 13:30 - Asian equity markets Friday experienced heavy losses after Wall Street's tumble and concerns over European sovereign debt. Japan's Nikkei index fell 2.9%. Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index lost 3.3%, its first finish below 20000 since September. South Korea's Kospi lost 3% to 1567.12, Taiwan's Taiex sank 4.3% and China's Shanghai Composite gave up 1.9%.
2010/02/05 13:30 - Asian markets received a bad lead from the US and European stocks while financial, commodity and materials sectors were all hit hard. Most Asian stock markets ended down Thursday ahead of the U.S. jobs report. Japan's Nikkei fell on the deepening fears over Toyota Motor's vehicle recall. China's Shanghai Composite slipped 0.3%, Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index gave up 1.8%.
2010/02/02 09:30 - The Australian sharemarket extended last week's losing streak as latest report of China's growing manufacturing activity raised fears on a new round of credit tightening by the Chinese government. The S&P/ASX200 fell 45.5 points, or 1 per cent, to 4524.1, while the broader All Ordinaries index today lost 52.1 points, or 1.1 per cent, at 4544.8.
2010/01/06 13:30 - Wall Street shares closed mixed as investors took a breather after the new year's rally and turned cautious ahead of the payroll and employment data due on Friday. Yesterday Asian shares ended mostly higher following the good performance in Wall Street. Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index was 2.1 per cent higher while Shanghai Composite added 1.2 per cent.
2009/12/22 13:30 - Overnight US markets was higher, helped by the healthcare sector after Senate's initial procedural vote to advance a healthcare reform bill. Alcoa and Intel shares also led the top gainers while their investment ratings were upgraded.
2009/12/17 11:15 - ABN Newswire Stocks to Watch today include: Pan Asia Corporation Limited (ASX:PZC), Galaxy Resources Limited (ASX:GXY)(PINK:GALXF), Kingsoft Corporation Limited (HKG:3888), and Beach Energy Limited (ASX:BPT)(PINK:BEPTF).
2009/12/16 08:43 - Kingsoft Corporation Limited ("Kingsoft" or the "Company"; HKG:3888), China's leading entertainment and applications software developer, distributor and service provider in terms of market share, announced today that Kingsoft Internet Security has passed the PUA (Potentially Unwanted Applications) Test of AV-Comparatives, an internationally recognized organization in anti-virus software testing, becoming the first Chinese-made software to pass the test so far.
2009/12/10 15:31 - ABN Newswire Stocks to Watch today include: Krucible Metals Ltd (ASX:KRB), AuDAX (ASX:ADX)(PINK:ADXRF), Kingsoft Corporation Limited (HKG:3888) and Beach Petroleum Limited (ASX:BPT)(PINK:BEPTF).
2009/12/09 22:00 - Kingsoft Corporation Limited ("Kingsoft" or the "Company"; HKG:3888), China's leading entertainment and applications software developer, distributor and service provider, based on market share, today announced that the Company has teamed up with Taobao and Alipay, well-known online shopping platforms, as well as Maxthon Browser, one of the most popular internet browsers in China, to form the first safe online shopping platform in China.
2009/12/04 09:46 - Kingsoft Corporation Limited (HKG:3888) China's leading entertainment and applications software developer, distributor and service provider, based on market share, today announced that, Kingsoft Internet Security, the Company's anti-virus software, has won another international recognition following to the recent pass of the internationally authorized AV-comparatives testing.
2009/12/02 10:15 - Kingsoft Corporation Limited (HKG:3888) China's leading entertainment and applications software developer, distributor and service provider, based on market share, today announced that the Company won four awards at 2009 China Game Industry Annual Conference, including "Outstanding Game Company in China for 2009". And JXIII was proudly awarded "The Best Self-Developed Online Game in China for 2009", the most prestigious prize in the conference.
2009/11/30 17:05 - Asian stock markets mostly jumped on Monday. Financial stocks were rebounding in Australia, Korea and Japan on hopes the extent of the impact of the Dubai crisis would be limited. The United Arab Emirates central bank said Sunday it "stands behind" local lenders.
2009/11/27 00:25 - Kingsoft Corporation Limited ("Kingsoft" or the "Company"; HKG:3888), China's leading entertainment and applications software developer, distributor and service provider based on market share, announced its quarterly results for the three months ended September 30, 2009.
2009/11/24 10:30 - Kingsoft Corporation Limited (HKG:3888), a leading entertainment and applications software developer, distributor and service provider in China by market share, today announced that the Company teams up with Peking University to kick off "Campus with Copyrighted Software" program to promote the usage of copyrighted software. All computers in Peking University will be installed WPS Office and PowerWord, Kingsoft's self-developed software.
2009/11/19 16:45 - Asian markets mostly edged higher on Thursday in the morning. Japan's Nikkei Stock Average fell below 9600 points level for the first time in about four months. Nikkei eased its early gains after a real estate company Tokyo Tatemono said it will issue new shares to raise up to 45.64 billion yen. The Korean market was up on Thursday led by gains in key technology companies.
2009/11/13 13:00 - Wall Street rally ended on Thursday as the market was suffering from "rally fatigue". The better-than-expected US jobless claims and corporate news failed to move investors who had been bombarded by positive news in recent sessions. A surge in oil stockpiles also raised concerns over the US recovery.
2009/11/12 12:00 - Asian stocks markets were mostly higher on Wednesday. The Japanese market was buoyed by the positive machinery orders data, and the U.S. dollar dropped sharply against the yen after the data. World Bank President Robert Zoellick said on a conference in Singapore today that the US dollar's role as a reserve currency is intact, but the Chinese yuan could provide an alternative in the next 10-15 years.
2009/10/28 17:26 - Kingsoft Corporation Limited ("Kingsoft" or the "Company"; SEHK stock code: 03888), China's leading entertainment and applications software developer, distributor and service provider, based on market share, announced that the Company has launched Kingsoft Mobile WAP service (wap.shouji.cn) exclusively for mobile phones. This is one of the Company's most important strategies to construct a web-based platform.
2009/10/22 18:15 - Kingsoft Corporation Limited (HKG:03888), China's leading entertainment and applications software developer, distributor and service provider, based on market share, announced that the Company's first 3D online game, JX3, was well-received by market since its open beta testing on August 28, and has been commercially launched.
2009/10/20 13:00 - Wall Street hit new highs for the year over optimism of the corporate earnings. The rise was led by Caterpillar as a broker said the company was among the best-positioned companies to benefit from improving global growth and spending on construction, infrastructure and commodities.
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