Despite recent setbacks in the world economy, the Chinese insurance industry continues to grow in a way that defies the odds. Duxes' summit will serve to update and upgrade its delegates on the multifaceted subject of a burgeoning insurance industry.
Following on the success of last two years' conference in Beijing, we are proud to announce 2012 World Clean Coal Week, India Focus will be held from June 14 to 15, 2012 in Delhi, India. With coal will continue playing a key role in India's energy mix, low emissions coal technology may become an option in the long-term. WCCW will bring together over 300 leaders and specialists from more than 30 countries. The theme of this year's conference, Roadmap to Active Deployment of Cleaner Coal Technologies, covers a wide spectrum of important topics on gasification, coal to liquid, syngas, clean power generation and environmental issues.
At present, offshore oil accounts for about 33 percent of the world total output, and the number will reach 35 in ten years, in which, deepwater oil has shown rapid growth, from 3 percent in 2002 to 6 percent in 2007, and will increase to 10 percent in 2012. According to forecasts, after 2015, deepwater oil will become the world's only oil output growth.
Asian Activities Report for February 7, 2012 includes: GCL-Poly Energy Holdings Limited (HKG:3800), a leading polysilicon and wafer supplier as well as a top green energy enterprise in China, has formed a 50:50 joint venture named Sunora Energy Solutions 1 LLC ("Sunora"), with NRG Solar, one of the largest photovoltaic ("PV") project developers in the United States; Hutchison Whampoa Limited (HKG:0013) says that its subsidiary Hutchison 3G Austria ("3 Austria") has signed a binding agreement to acquire 100% of Orange Austria to become a top 3 player in the Austrian market; Furukawa Electric (TYO:5801) has completed the acquisition of SuperPower Inc., a US-based manufacturer of second generation high temperature superconductivity wire; Tokyo Electron Limited (TYO:8035) plans to set up a wholly owned subsidiary in Singapore, called Tokyo Electron Singapore PTE Ltd., on April 1, 2012.
Crowne Plaza Hotel - Shanghai, China - April 16-17th, 2012 - The dangerous chemicals industry is playing an increasingly large role in China's economy, and one can safely say it's here to stay. The numbers are huge, the stakes are high, and there is a positive outlook for this vital industry. China Dangerous Chemicals Safety Forum is to open in Shanghai.
China Off-Highway Vehicle Seminar 2012 is to open in April in Shanghai. The agenda has been specifically designed for the OHV industry, and will feature the above keynote speakers and interactive platforms, which will allow all participants to gain valuable insights into the OHV industry and all it entails. Participants will also have the opportunity to raise their concerns regarding the industry, and will be provided abundant networking opportunities.
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.
