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.
2011/12/16 12:18 - Asian Activities Report for December 16, 2011 includes: Asahi Glass Co., Ltd. (TYO:5201) will establish a new cathode materials production and sales site in China for lithium-ion batteries used in mobile devices and electronic vehicles; FUJIFILM Holdings Corporation (TYO:4901) has signed a definitive agreement to acquire all outstanding shares of SonoSite, Inc. (NASDAQ:SONO) for approximately US$995 million; Kobe Steel, Ltd. (TYO:5406) plans to increase the production capacity of its Chinese subsidiary which makes aluminum forgings for automotive suspensions; Eisai Co., Ltd. (TYO:4523) has received approval from Health Canada for Halaven(TM), a novel anticancer agent for the treatment of metastatic breast cancer.
2011/04/24 11:56 - On 15th April, 2011, Sumitomo Heavy Industries Ltd (TYO:6302) (President Yoshinobu NAKAMURA, "Sumitomo Heavy Industries" hereafter) signed the implementation contract for the Proton Therapy System with Samsung Medical Centre (Seoul, Korea), the key hospital of the Samsung Group in Korea.
2011/02/14 12:20 - Australian Market Report of February 14, 2011 includes: Black Fire Minerals Limited (ASX:BFE) is to acquire 100% of the advanced Pilot Mountain Tungsten-Copper Project in Nevada, USA; Virax Holdings Limited (ASX:VHL) is to develop a novel skin cancer product; Southern Cross Goldfields Limited (ASX:SXG) discovered near-surface high-grade gold deposits in Western Australia; Prosperity Resources Limited (ASX:PSP) commenced gold drilling in Indonesia.
2011/02/09 13:30 - Australian Market Report of February 9, 2011 includes: SomnoMed Limited (ASX:SOM) announced that oral appliance treatment is now reimbursable for Medicare patients in the US; Padbury Mining Limited (ASX:PDY) discovered high-grade haematite mineralisation in Western Australia; Highlands Pacific Limited (ASX:HIG) today reports a 79% increase in resource tonnage at its Frieda Horse Ivaal Trukai project in Papua New Guinea; Zenith Minerals Limited (ASX:ZNC) announced results from Mount Alexander Magnetite Iron Project.
2010/12/29 15:56 - Organized by Duxes Business Consulting Inc. and endorsed by powerful organizations around the world, 2nd China International Medical Device Summit 2011 will take place on 13-14 January, 2011 in Beijing, China.
2010/12/21 13:30 - Australian Market Report of December 21, 2010 includes: Metals X Limited (ASX:MLX) has commenced copper and silver production at the Renison Tin Project in Tasmania; Regis Resources Limited (ASX:RRL) announced maiden gold reserve of 1.34 million ounces; MediVac Limited (ASX:MDV) signed a Memorandum of Understanding for export order of 25-30 MetaMizers to Sri Lanka; Integra Mining Limited (ASX:IGR) announced copper-gold mineralisation discovered in Western Australia.
2010/02/10 09:30 - Australian shares fell on Tuesday led by financials sector as investors remained concerns over Europe's financial health. At the close, the benchmark S&P/ASX200 index was down 16.3 points, or 0.4 per cent, at 4505.1. The broader All Ordinaries index fell 18.1 points, or 0.4 per cent, to 4520.7.
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.
2009/12/23 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 09:30 - The Australian market declined for a fifth consecutive session on Thursday, even after a stronger-than-expected labour force report. The falls were led by resources shares and consumer discretionary. At the close, the benchmark S&P/ASX200 index dropped 31.2 points, or 0.7 per cent, at 4606.7 points, while the broader All Ordinaries index lost 29.7 points, or 0.6 per cent, to 4622.9 points.
2009/11/25 17:13 - Asian markets were mixed on Wednesday with a flat lead from Wall Street. Tokyo stocks rebounded on upbeat trade figures and bargain hunting after the market opened lower in the morning. Hong Kong and Seoul share declined as investors the U.S. economy did not grow as quickly as previously forecast in the latest quarter.
2009/11/20 13:00 - US stocks fell for the second day after a downgrade of technology companies such as Intel. Energy and materials shares also showed losses as commodities prices tumbled.
2009/11/19 13:00 - Wall Street broke its winning streak and closed lower overnight after a disappointing report showed US housing starts fell 10.6 per cent in October and permits fell 4.0 per cent. The tumble suggested that the real estate sector is still under pressure.
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.
2009/09/09 13:00 - US stocks rose overnight as commodities prices jumped. Kraft Foods' US$16.7 billion takeover bid for Cadbury boosted the market confidence on a rebound in merger and acquisition activities, despite Kraft's offer was rejected.
2009/08/28 13:00 - Wall Street closed with an eighth consecutive gain on Thursday, as a series of financial firms rose and energy stocks rallied on the rebound of crude oil prices. The US government figure for GDP showed that the US economy shrank at a 1 per cent annual pace in the second quarter, better than analysts' forecast of 1.5 per cent decline.
2009/08/11 13:00 - Wall Street finished slightly lower overnight after the US stocks hit a fresh high on Friday. Investors locked in profits ahead of economic data due to release this week, including monthly retail sales figures and the Federal Reserve's statement on interest rates and the economy.
2009/08/07 13:00 - US stocks fell for a second day on Thursday as investors worried over the key employment figures, which are scheduled to release on Friday. Most economists expect the data will show the unemployment rate climbed to 9.6 per cent, from a 26-year high of 9.5 per cent in June.
2009/07/14 13:00 - Yesterday the Australian shares closed lower. The benchmark S&P/ASX200 index fell 56.6 points, or 1.5 per cent, at 3737.5 points, while the broader All Ordinaries index fell 52.6 points, or 1.1 per cent, to 3738 points. Analysts expect the market remained quiet until investors the corporate earnings bolster their confidence.
2009/05/08 13:00 - Australian shares posted a strong gain yesterday. The better-than-expected employment data also boosted the stocks market. At the close, the benchmark S&P/ASX200 index rose 1.9%, or 71.6 points, at 3938.7, while the broader All Ordinaries index was up 1.9%, or 72 points, at 3912.1.
2009/04/29 13:50 - Cardiac catheter manufacturer CathRx Limited (ASX:CXD)(PINK:CTHXF) today announced the John Hunter Hospital had joined its Australian clinical trial to gather data for Australian Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) approval for its quadrapolar and decapolar diagnostic catheters.
2009/03/30 15:00 - Most Asian markets started the trading session with volatility on Monday after US stocks retreated on Friday. Tokyo and Seoul shares opened flat, and soon proceeded to a negative territory. Today Investors are also awaiting US government to unveil its plan to help the auto industry.
2009/03/30 13:10 - Nanosonics Limited (ASX:NAN) is pleased to announce that it has commenced production and commercial sale of its breakthrough Trophon(TM) EPR ultrasound probe disinfector system, through distribution partners in New Zealand and Australia.
2009/03/20 13:15 - Yesterday Australian shares closed 1% higher as most sectors surged. The benchmark S&P/ASX200 index rose 33.9 points, at 3480.2 while the All Ordinaries index was up 0.9%, or 30.60 points, at 3416.8. The local mining and energy sectors could be buoyed by the rising gold and oil prices today despite the negative lead from the US.
2009/02/18 13:00 - Yesterday Australian shares plunged sharply, dragged by financial stocks as investors feared the UK banks might need to raise more funds. The unfavorable corporate earnings results also weighed down the market. The benchmark S&P/ASX200 was down 1.5%, or 52.6 points, to 3464.3, while the broader All Ordinaries index lost 1.4%, or 49.1 points, to 3412.2.
2009/02/18 11:50 - Ventracor Limited (ASX:VCR)(PINK:VTCRY) is responding to an article that appeared in today's "The Australian" newspaper, which in the Company's view makes incorrect and misleading allegations regarding the Company and its product the VentrAssist(R) Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD).
2009/02/16 13:00 - Last Friday Australian shares ended higher, capping a winning week after reports that the US government was working on a program to help troubled US home owners. The benchmark S&P/ASX200 rose 44.8 points, or 1.27 per cent, at 3,559.1, while the broader All Ordinaries gained 38.2 points, or 1.1 per cent to 3,496.7. The Obama administration's seeking to lower expectations of a quick fix to the financial crisis and the coming earnings reports may send the market to a negative territory.
2008/09/17 14:59 - Cardiac catheter manufacturer CathRx Limited (ASX:CXD) today announced the first sales of its modular diagnostic catheters to its United Kingdom based distributor.
2008/05/06 14:59 - Ventracor Limited (ASX:VCR)(US:VTCRY) today announced that there have now been more than 250 patient implants of the VentrAssist(R) Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD).
2008/04/14 12:56 - Ventracor Limited (ASX:VCR)(US:VTCRY) today released the clinical results of the US Feasibility Trial of the VentrAssist(R) Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD). The results were presented on Saturday 12 April at the annual meeting of the International Society of Heart and Lung Transplantation (ISHLT) in Boston by Dr. Andrew Boyle, Assistant Professor of Medicine at the University of Minnesota Medical School, in Minneapolis MN.
2008/04/03 13:55 - Ventracor Limited (ASX: VCR)(PNK: VTCRY) CEO, Peter Crosby Letter to Shareholders
2008/04/03 12:35 - Leading Australian developer and manufacturer of prosthetic implants and medical devices, Advanced Surgical Design and Manufacture Limited (ASX: AMT) announces that this Thursday's episode of Catalyst (ABC TV) will feature the Limb Saving clinical trial currently being undertaken by AllVascular Pty Ltd and utilising the PAD access device developed with Advanced Surgical and exclusively manufactured by Advanced Surgical.
2008/04/03 10:51 - Ventracor Limited (ASX: VCR)(PNK: VTCRY) announced today changes to the Board of Directors. John Massey has retired as a Director and Chairman of the Board. John Ward has been elected Chairman of the Board of Directors, and William Curran takes on the role of Chairman of the Audit, Risk and Compliance Committee.
2008/03/17 09:52 - Ventracor Limited (ASX: VCR)(ADR: VTCRY) announced today that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted unconditional approval for the US Destination Therapy Trial of the VentrAssist Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD).
2008/03/13 11:13 - Ventracor (ASX: VCR) announced today the appointment of Professor Mariell Jessup as Cardiology Principal Investigator of the US Destination Therapy Trial of the VentrAssist Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD).
2008/02/26 15:22 - Ellex Medical Lasers Limited (ASX:ELX), a global leader in the design and manufacture of ophthalmic laser and ultrasound systems, today announced its financial results for the half year ended 31 December 2007. The result demonstrated strong, continuous growth in the business with revenues growing 19% over the prior comparable period.
2008/02/18 19:53 - ASX listed company, Safety Medical Products Limited (ASX: SFP)(SafetyMed), announced today it had been granted approval by the Federal Department of Health to supply the first ever Australian made retractable syringes to the National Diabetes Services Scheme (NDSS).
2008/02/11 14:09 - Ventracor (ASX: VCR) has implanted the 200th patient with its VentrAssist(tm) Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD)
2008/01/21 13:35 - Eastland Medical Systems Ltd (ASX: EMS) remains on track with the development of its anti-malaria treatment ArTiMistTM and will commence a multi dose Phase 1 clinical trial for ArTiMistTM in February, after its Pharmaceutical Division receiving approval from the South African MCC Regulatory Body.
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