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.
2011/07/28 12:02 - Asian Activities Report for July 28, 2011 includes: Novogen Limited's (ASX:NRT) subsidiary, Marshall Edwards, Inc.(NASDAQ:MSHL) announced the publication of results from a pre-clinical study of NV-128; Anatolia Energy Limited (ASX:AEK) announced an initial JORC Mineral Resource estimate for the Temrezli uranium prospect in Turkey; Waratah Resources Limited (ASX:WGO) has signed a binding Share Sale Agreement to acquire the Okanabora Project in the Republic of Congo; David Jones Limited (ASX:DJS) is launching a new brand campaign for Spring/Summer 2011.
2011/07/25 12:00 - Asian Activities Report for July 25, 2011 includes: Agri Energy Limited (ASX:AAE) has commenced drilling operations in Syria; Pan Pacific Petroleum NL (ASX:PPP) announced preliminary assessment of the reserves of the Tui oil fields; ZYL Limited (ASX:ZYL) announced additional significant coal intersections at the Kangwane Anthracite Project; Green Rock Energy Limited (ASX:GRK) increases its hydrocarbon footprint in the Canning Basin; POSCO (SEO:005490) and SK Innovation (SEO:096770) will jointly develop first coal conversion technology in Korea; Inditex Group (MCE:ITX) and Trent Limited (BOM:500251) have reached a joint venture agreement; Mahindra and Mahindra Limited (BOM:500520) has offered to acquire up to 34,51,613 EPC Industries (BOM:523754) shares.
2011/07/19 17:30 - (Global Fashion Wire) - Issey Miyake- a brand synonymous with origami-like structures that transform the body into avant garde sculptures, pleats please fabric and the forbearers of innovative technology. For decades under the eye of its namesake designer the label has blurred the lines between fashion and art with his array of technology-driven clothing designs and ventures. This mission is now in the hands of the current creative director Dai Fujiwara.
2011/07/18 13:56 - (Global Fashion Wire) - With the fiscal year ending just weeks ago Li & Fung (HKG:0494) (PINK:LFUGY) Research Centre have released their latest report documenting China's retail market growth over the last twelve months. It discusses the latest retail sales data and strategic analysis of the competitive landscape recognizing the growing sectors and the markets most recent developments at a national level.
2011/06/23 11:38 - (Global Fashion Wire) - Banana Republic, owned by specialty retailer Gap, Inc. (NYSE:GPS), will be launching a capsule collection of 'Mad Men' men and women's fashions during August this year, marking another year of collaboration with the iconic AMC show. The collection, consisting of 65 pieces will entail clothing and accessories such as; suits, dresses, ties, sweaters, hats, skirts, coats and blouses, all influenced by the 'Mad Men' series.
2011/03/24 17:21 - (Global Fashion Wire) - After more than ten years of implementation of its environmental and social efforts across its global brands, PPR (EPA:PP) (PINK:PPRUF) announced an ambitious and multi-tiered new sustainability initiative on Monday in Paris. By moving beyond the traditional Corporate Social Responsibility model, the group launched PPR HOME and is setting a new standard in sustainability and business practice in the Luxury, Sport & Lifestyle and Retail sectors.
2011/02/23 18:05 - (Global Fashion Wire) - Gazal Corporation Limited (ASX:GZL) today announced an after-tax profit for the half year ended 31st December, 2010 of A$6.5 million, an increase of 25% compared to the previous corresponding period. Pre-tax profit for the half year was A$9.5 million, an increase of 26% exceeding the guidance provided to the market in late October 2010 for pre-tax profit to be approximately between 10 to 20% above the corresponding period for the previous year.
2011/02/08 16:17 - (Global Fashion Wire) - The international fashion group HUGO BOSS (ETR:BOS3) has reached an agreement with its most important franchise partner in the United Kingdom Moss Bros (LON:MOSB) to acquire 15 monobrand stores and related assets. The transaction will take effect on April 1, 2011. The buyout includes the Regent Street store in the capital and the recently opened locations in London's New Bond Street and Manchester's New Cathedral Street.
2011/02/07 15:08 - Myer Holdings Limited (ASX:MYR) today announced that it will acquire a 65 percent stake in sass & bide ("sass & bide"), one of Australia's most respected and successful women's fashion brands, for A$42.25 million. Myer will have exclusive department store rights to distribute this iconic, designer brand, as well as benefiting from the expansion of both sass & bide's standalone store network, and its domestic and international wholesale businesses.
2011/02/02 17:35 - (Global Fashion Wire) - I.T Limited (HKG:0999), a well-established trendsetter in fashion retail market in the Greater China, is pleased to announce that the Group has reached agreements to acquire approximately 90.27% of the entire issued share capital of Japan's Nowhere Co., Ltd. ("Nowhere") for an aggregate consideration of JPY230 million (approximately HKD21.84million).
2011/01/25 16:29 - (Global Fashion Wire) - UNIQLO announces that the +J Spring/Summer collection, realized in cooperation with highly established fashion designer Ms. Jil Sander, will be launched on January 26, 2011.
2011/01/21 09:56 - (Global Fashion Wire) - Following the launch of her first Shanghai boutique in December, Leona Edmiston one of Australia's leading fashion designers, is adding another two new Myer (ASX:MYR) concessions to her network.
2010/12/22 12:10 - According to local media reports, the Italian luxury brand Prada is researching the possibilities of launching initial public offering in Hong Kong in the first half of 2011. The insiders quoted in local reports said that if Prada chooses to be listed in Hong Kong, it may gain more capital than in its domestic Italian market, because the individual investors in Asia are more active.
2010/11/25 10:30 - Hong Kong-based multinational Li & Fung Limited (HKG:0494), the global consumer goods exporter, today announced that its subsidiary, LF USA, has acquired substantially all of the assets of Oxford Apparel, which is one of the operating groups of Oxford Industries, Inc (NYSE:OXM). The Group also said LF USA will launch industry-first lifestyle brands with globally recognized entertainers Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony that will be available in Kohl's stores.
2010/11/02 13:20 - On November 4, 2010, global super-brand Zara is scheduled to launch a series of onlines stores throughout Austria, Belgium, Ireland, Luxembourg and the Netherlands. In addition to France, Germany, Portugal, Italy, Spain and the United Kingdom, where online sales were available since 2 September.
2010/10/12 13:45 - HUGO BOSS AG (ETR:BOS3) is back on track for growth in 2010. With sales increasing by 7% to EUR 325 million the second quarter recorded much more dynamic growth then the first quarter that was still affected by the orders of our retail partners that recovered slowly from the 2009 recession. In the first half of the year, Group sales totaled to EUR 769 million (-2%), nearly on previous year's level.
2010/09/08 13:30 - Australian Market Report of September 08, 2010 includes; Coeur d'Alene Mines (NYSE:CDE) subsidiary Coeur Alaska, Inc., has entered into a contract with Aurubis AG (ETR:NDA). Pacific Brands (ASX:PBG) recovered to a full-year net profit of A$52.7 million for the 12 months ending June 30, Alexium International (ASX:AJX) today announced that the Patents Registry for the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region China has been approved, Convergent Minerals (ASX:CVG) is to acquire Windarling Peak Project by farm-in from Iron Road Ltd (ASX:IRD).
2010/07/01 09:30 - The Australian market Wednesday ended the last trading session of the 2010 financial year in a negative territory. The market clawed back some ground from the sharp loss in early trade. At the close, the benchmark S&P/ASX200 index fell 44.2 points, or 1.02 per cent, at 4,301.5 points, while the broader All Ordinaries index was down 45.8 points, or 1.05 per cent, at 4,324.8.
2010/03/25 13:30 - US shares overnight declined, led by telecommunications sector. Sprint Nextel officially unveiled a new mobile phone able to tap into super-high speeds. Sprint Nextel rallied but all other telecom fell on competitive worries. Portugal's credit rating downgrade also weighed on the US market. Most Asian markets posted modest gains Wednesday. Japan's Nikkei index was up 0.4. China's Shanghai Composite and Hong Kong's Heng Seng Index advanced 0.1 per cent each, helped by strong corporate earnings reports. South Korea's Kospi slightly declined by 0.05 per cent.
2010/03/18 13:30 - Asian stocks are expected to extend gains on Thursday as US and Britain markets climbed to multi-month highs overnight. Wall Street was pushed to a fresh 17-month high as investors cheered for the drop in February Producer Price Index, or wholesale inflation. Yesterday most major Asian markets were stronger after the U.S. Federal Reserve pledge to keep interest rates low for an extended period. The Bank of Japan also left its rate unchanged at 0.1 per cent. The Nikkei Index gained 1.2 per cent and South Korea's Kospi was up 2.1 per cent. Shanghai Composite lifted 1.9 per cent while Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index gained 1.7 per cent.
2010/03/10 14:30 - Asian shares could see a flat start on Wednesday while Wall Street closed slightly higher overnight. Steelmakers and resource stocks are expected to suffer declines around the region follow commodities prices dropped. Most Asian markets posted small gains yesterday. Shanghai and Hong Kong bourses rose after an upbeat forecast from China Life Insurance Co., mainland's largest insurance company. China's Shanghai Composite added 0.5 per cent, Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index advanced 0.1 per cent. South Korea's Kospi and Taiwan's Taiex inched up 0.1 per cent each. But Japan's Nikkei 225 closed down 0.17 per cent on profit-taking selling.
2010/03/04 15:26 - On the 100 occasion of the centennial anniversary of the International Woman's Day, China International Women's Health-Beauty-Fashion Brand Summit, the prime event of 2010 International Beauty Industry, is to be held at March 7th, 2010 in Shanghai. This event have being supported and guided by Shanghai Women's federation, hosted by Shanghai International Cosmetic Center(IBC)-the largest procurement center of high-end international cosmetics products in Easten China and organized by Wingo PR.
2010/02/25 09:30 - The Australian share market fell sharply Wednesday after led by mining giants BHP Billiton and Rio Tinto as metals prices dropped. The benchmark S&P/ASX200 index ended down 69.8 points, or 1.5 per cent, at 4648.5, while the broader All Ordinaries index lost 65.1 points, or 1.4 per cent, to 4665.9.
2010/02/05 09:30 - Australian shares ended lower on Thursday after a weaker-than-expected ABS retail sales data and Myer's disappointing result for first half FY2010. The benchmark S&P/ASX200 index closed 26.3 points, or 0.57 per cent lower, at 4621.6, while the broader All Ordinaries index gave up 29.1 points, or 0.62 per cent, to 4644.1.
2010/01/22 13:30 - Wall Street delivered a bad lead to Asian market today. US stocks plunged overnight as financials tumbled after President Barack Obama proposed stricter limits on financial institutions' risk-taking. Obama's plan will prevent financial institutions that own banks from investing in, owning or sponsoring a hedge fund or private equity fund.
2010/01/18 13:30 - US stocks fell on Friday led by financial sector as JPMorgan Chase reported heavy fourth-quarter losses on mortgage and credit card loans. Shares in Intel also declined despite it reported a biggest gross profit margin in its history, as investors grew fearful that the stock may be near its peak. For the week, Dow index fell 8.54 points, or 0.08%.
2010/01/07 09:30 - Australian stocks ended flat on Wednesday as shares gave up early gains in the afternoon dragged by banks. Miners advanced as investors were optimistic about the iron ore prices. At the close, the benchmark S&P/ASX200 index was up 1.6 points at 4925.9 points, while the broader All Ordinaries index lifted 7.7 points, or 0.15 per cent, to 4947.2 points.
2009/12/24 09:30 - The Australian shares Wednesday were broadly higher in the last full trading day before Christmas holiday. The market rose in a light trade after the US market gained on the upbeat home sales data. At the close, the benchmark S&P/ASX200 index rose 35.1 points, or 0.7 per cent, at 4739.3, while the broader All Ordinaries advanced 31.7 points, or 0.7 per cent, to 4756.1.
2009/12/18 13:30 - Wall Street stocks tumbled overnight on a second downgrade of Greece's sovereign debt in a month and Citigroup's capital raising. The US dollar rebounded as investors cut riskier assets. The US dollar index, which measures its performance against a basket of major currencies, rose to its highest level in more than three months.
2009/12/17 09:30 - The Australian sharemarket gave up early gains on Wednesday after the GDP figures released by Australian Bureau of Statistics showed a disappointing result in economy growth. At the close, the benchmark S&P/ASX200 index was 11.6 points lower, or 0.2 per cent, at 4661.9, while the broader All Ordinaries slashed 11.7 points, or 0.2 per cent, at 4676.1
2009/11/24 13:00 - US stocks posted a strong gain overnight boosted by better-than-expected home sales. Existing-home sales increased by 10.1 per cent to a 6.1 million annual rate, from 5.54 million in September, the National Association of Realtors said. The US dollar was weaker on Monday on expectations that the interest rate would remain at near zero.
2009/11/20 12:17 - Peak Sport Products Co., Limited (HKG:1968) a well-known branded sport products company in China, announced encouraging sales order results for its 2010 second quarter sales fair. The order book value grew by 35% year-on-year.
2009/11/18 16:14 - Asian bourses opened mixed on Thursday after Wall Street posted a small gain overnight. US dollar's rebound provides an excuse for investors to lock in profits from the recent rallies. Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index pared its early gains this morning after a touch of a fresh 15 month high. Tokyo stocks fell on jitters over a series of corporate fund raising plans.
2009/11/13 15:57 - Asian stock markets were broadly lower Friday following the weakness in Wall Street. Chinese shares also fell on profit taking, but airline equities rose across the board on a new pricing mechanism of fuel surcharge to take effect this weekend.
2009/10/23 11:04 - Bossini International Holdings Limited (HKG:0592) announced today its annual results for the year ended 30 June 2009. Despite the unprecedented global financial tsunami, the Group remained profitable with a healthy balance sheet and a positive financial position. Revenue for the year under review just declined slightly by 3% to HK$2,254 million (2008: HK$2,317 million).
2009/10/14 10:13 - China's largest down apparel company, Bosideng International Holdings Limited ("Bosideng" or the "Company"; HKG:3998, together with its subsidiaries the "Group") announces further brand portfolio expansion to enrich its product mix. The Group's wholly-owned subsidiary Shanghai Bosideng Fashion Design Development Centre Co., Ltd. entered into an agreement with a famous ladies' wear brand in the PRC "Charming Point" on 29 September 2009.
2009/09/25 13:00 - Overnight Wall Street was lower for a second consecutive session on a weak home sales report. The National Association of Realtors said sales of existing homes fell 2.7 per cent in August to an annual rate of 5.10 million units, breaking a string of four increases in six months. The surprise drop in home sales raised more concerns over the economy recovery strength.
2009/08/26 13:00 - Overnight Wall Street was up on economic data, positive earnings and the nomination of Federal Reserve chief Ben Bernanke to serve a second term. The Conference Board's August index of consumer confidence rose for a second month, exceeding economists' forecast.
2009/08/21 13:00 - Wall Street made a third consecutive day gain overnight as some latest economic data shows that the recession is bottoming out. Financials were also buoyed after Insurance giant American International Group said it expects to repay the government.
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