http://news.scoopasia.com/ News, leads, and media information from all over Asia. Click on categories to the right to drill down by industry. en audreyarliss@gmail.com Copyright 2012 {entry_date format="%Y-%m-%dT%H:%i:%s%Q"} http://news.scoopasia.com/index.php/news/i2r_and_cambridge_silicon_radio_collaborate_to_conduct_state_of_the_art_res/ Science & Research Singapore, 9 February 2012 -- 1. Singapore, 9th February 2012 – The Institute for Infocomm Research (I2R), a research institute of the Agency for Science and Technology Research (A*STAR), is collaborating with Cambridge Silicon Radio (CSR), a world leader in wireless technologies, connectivity and location solutions to enable CSR to develop and market the next-generation…]]> 2012-02-09T08:10:00+08:00 http://news.scoopasia.com/index.php/news/singapore_scientists_lead_in_3d_mapping_of_human_genome_to_help_understand_/ Science & Research Singapore, 1 February 2012 -- (ACN Newswire) -- Genome Institute of Singapore's (GIS) Associate Director of Genomic Technologies, Dr Yijun RUAN, led a continuing study on the human genome spatial/structural configuration, revealing how genes interact/communicate and influence each other, even when they are located far away from each other. This discovery is crucial in understanding…]]> 2012-02-01T09:25:01+08:00 http://news.scoopasia.com/index.php/news/u_of_tokyo_prof_uses_new_supercomputer_model_to_accurately_predict_2012_sea/ Science & Research Tokyo, 1 February 2012 -- (ACN Newswire) -- Professor Toshio Yamagata, Dean of University of Tokyo Graduate School of Science and Head of the Application Laboratory of Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology (JAMSTEC), has announced seasonal climate predictions for 2012 which are strongly influenced by only recently understood climate variations in the Pacific…]]> 2012-02-01T06:00:00+08:00 http://news.scoopasia.com/index.php/news/cambridge_team_first_to_grow_smooth_muscle_cells_from_patient_skin_cells/ A*STAR scholar Ms Christine Cheung first author of team paper published this month in Nature Biotechnology* Science & Research Singapore, 26 January 2012 -- (ACN Newswire) -- A Cambridge University research team has for the first time discovered a method of generating different types of vascular smooth muscle cells (SMCs) - the cells which make up the walls of blood vessels - using cells from patients' skin. This work could lead to new treatments…]]> 2012-01-26T08:12:01+08:00 http://news.scoopasia.com/index.php/news/astar_ge_global_research_join_forces_to_develop_integrated_advanced_medical/ Science & Research Singapore, 21 January 2012 -- (ACN Newswire) -- GE Global Research, the central technology development arm for GE Healthcare and all of GE's businesses, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Singapore's Agency of Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR). This agreement will focus on advancing current medical imaging technologies and diagnostics to enable more…]]> 2012-01-21T05:21:00+08:00 http://news.scoopasia.com/index.php/news/next_generation_plastics_promises_fresher_foods_and_medicines_and_better_pr/ New Industrial Coating and Packaging (ICAP) consortium helmed by the Institute of Materials Research and Engineering (IMRE) Science & Research Singapore, 18 January 2012 -- (ACN Newswire) -- Food that stays fresher for longer and varnishes that keep furniture looking new is the goal of new plastic technologies to be developed by a consortium set up by A*STAR's IMRE and its industry partners. In its first industry-themed project, the new ICAP consortium will develop transparent…]]> 2012-01-18T05:01:00+08:00 http://news.scoopasia.com/index.php/news/overcoming_indonesias_water_infrastructure_challenges/ Science & Research Jakarta, 17 January 2012 -- (ACN Newswire) - Rudie Kusmayadi, President Director of the Pdam Tirta Rahardja Bandung Regency, highlights three needs for Indonesian water infrastructure development: a capable water resource, financing, and most importantly, an affordable market.]]> 2012-01-17T07:07:00+08:00 http://news.scoopasia.com/index.php/news/the_new_online_leader_in_hvac_product_reviews/ Science & Research Canada, 14 January 2012 -- TBD Groups at http://www.hvacpartshq.net, providing useful information about HVAC parts and supply, which will give the readers good information and comparative ideas about the products that are available in market.]]> 2012-01-14T13:41:00+08:00 http://news.scoopasia.com/index.php/news/holiday_season_sales_indicate_cautious_outlook_for_2012/ US Records Slower but Satisfactory Sales Growth over Christmas Science & Research Hong Kong, 29 December 2011 -- (ACN Newswire) -- Global sales results over the Christmas holiday season were weaker than they were last year, with emerging markets generally outperforming traditional markets. According to findings from the global network of the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), better sales results were recorded only in the United States…]]> 2011-12-29T09:54:00+08:00 http://news.scoopasia.com/index.php/news/vectron_international_announces_release_of_gen_ii_temp_trackr_system_for_sm/ System Utilizes Passive Wireless Sensing Technology to Continuously Monitor Temperature Science & Research HUDSON, NH--(Marketwire), 14 December 2011 -- Vectron International, a leader in the design, manufacture and marketing of Frequency Control, Sensor, and Hybrid Product solutions, today announced the release of its Gen II Temp TrackR passive, wireless temperature monitoring system.]]> 2011-12-14T02:13:00+08:00 http://news.scoopasia.com/index.php/news/power_plants_with_environmental_protection_devices_will_benefit_from_the_de/ Denitration Market will Take Off Under Policy Incentives Science & Research Hong Kong, 5 December 2011 -- (ACN Newswire) -- On Nov. 30th, as per China National Development and Reform Commission online information, the government will offer a subsidy of RMB 0.8/kw to coal fired power plants equipped with denitration devices that are under operation, to make up for the cost of denitration and incentivize the installation…]]> 2011-12-05T11:16:00+08:00 http://news.scoopasia.com/index.php/news/analysis_of_the_development_of_energy_saving_and_environmental_protection_m/ Speeding Up Introduction of Green Technology Science & Research Hong Kong, 5 December 2011 -- (ACN Newswire) -- Since the introduction of the "Ambient Air Quality Standards" on 16 Nov 2011, and the announcement of temporary coal price intervention for power generation on 30 Nov 2011, from the "Sino-Japanese Energy Conservation and Environmental Protection Comprehensive Forum" to the "United Nations Climate Change Conference" on 28…]]> 2011-12-05T10:11:00+08:00 http://news.scoopasia.com/index.php/news/astar_simtech_sees_future_in_game_changing_printed_electronics_and_function/ Science & Research Singapore, 23 November 2011 -- (ACN Newswire) -- SIMTech established Singapore's first Large Area Processing Research Programme as it sets sights on creating a new industry to produce innovative large area printed electronics and functional films that are cost-effective, energy-efficient and environmentally friendly. Key sectors such as advertising, building, consumer electronics, healthcare and printed media…]]> 2011-11-23T02:48:01+08:00 http://news.scoopasia.com/index.php/news/asias_leading_scientific_environmental_and_process_technology_business_even/ Science & Research Singapore, 22 November 2011 -- (ACN Newswire) -- AnaLabAsia2011, Controls, Instrumentation and Automation 2011 and EnviroAsia2011 opens today, amidst the continent's rapid growth and increasing need for the latest analytical and instrument technologies and sustainable practices. The shows together present an all-encompassing showcase of the most innovative and the latest products, technologies and solutions in…]]> 2011-11-22T08:54:00+08:00 http://news.scoopasia.com/index.php/news/dow_microbial_control_introduces_bioban_551s/ The First Commercial Products Based on The First New Active Ingredient Developed for In-Can Preservation This Century Science & Research Shanghai, China, 22 November 2011 -- China Coat, Shanghai, China – November 15, 2011- Dow Microbial Control, a business group of the Dow Chemical Company, today, announced the launch of BIOBAN 551S, a new generation of in-can preservative based on its new antimicrobial active ingredient MBIT (2-Methyl-1,2-benzisothiazol-3(2H)-one).]]> 2011-11-22T07:26:00+08:00 http://news.scoopasia.com/index.php/news/thin_drives_the_next_generation_of_portable_memory/ Science & Research Singapore, 18 November 2011 -- (ACN Newswire) -- Tablets are fast becoming the media device of choice nowadays for work and play, particularly with the advent of iPads and the Samsung Galaxy Tab into the mobile device market. With a volume of 19.5 million of media tablet sold in 2010, and the sales volume is…]]> 2011-11-18T09:13:00+08:00 http://news.scoopasia.com/index.php/news/frost_sullivan_commends_dsm_for_developing_green_arnitelr_eco_that_helps_en/ Arnitel(R) Eco Is an Innovative, More Sustainable, High-Performance Partly Bio-Based Thermoplastic Elastomer That Supports Greater Environment-Friendliness in End-User Applications Science & Research LONDON--(Marketwire), 15 November 2011 -- Based on its recent analysis of the COPE elastomers market, Frost & Sullivan recognises DSM Engineering Plastics (DSM) with the 2011 Frost & Sullivan Europe Green Excellence in Product Innovation Award for Arnitel® Eco.]]> 2011-11-15T07:27:00+08:00 http://news.scoopasia.com/index.php/news/micron_collaborates_with_astar_on_next_generation_memory_technology/ Micron and Singapore's A*STAR Data Storage Institute to Develop Spin Transfer Torque Magnetic Random Access Memory Science & Research Singapore, 8 November 2011 -- (ACN Newswire) -- Micron Technology, Inc., and Singapore's A*STAR Data Storage Institute (DSI) jointly announced today that the two companies have entered into an agreement to collaborate on the development of spin transfer torque magnetic random access memory (STT-MRAM), a promising alternative non-volatile memory technology for next-generation storage.]]> 2011-11-08T08:48:00+08:00 http://news.scoopasia.com/index.php/news/new_study_indicates_rearview_mirror_is_optimal_display_location_for_avoidin/ Science & Research ZEELAND, MI--(Marketwire), 4 November 2011 -- Gentex Corporation (NASDAQ: GNTX) -- Each year in the U.S., backover accidents claim the lives of more than 225 individuals -- mostly small children -- and cause approximately 17,000 injuries. A new study reveals that in order to minimize these tragedies, vehicles should be equipped with a backup camera system…]]> 2011-11-04T01:35:01+08:00 http://news.scoopasia.com/index.php/news/hktdc_study_sees_blossoming_mainland_green_market/ Hong Kong Companies Advised to Seize Market Opportunities Science & Research Hong Kong, 20 October 2011 -- (ACN Newswire) -- There is strong and growing demand for environmentally friendly products among high-middle income consumers on the Chinese mainland, a Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) study has found.]]> 2011-10-20T09:00:00+08:00 http://news.scoopasia.com/index.php/news/uk_produces_most_impactful_research_despite_falling_research_investment_acc/ Science & Research Philadelphia, PA, London, UK, 19 October 2011 -- (ACN Newswire) -- Despite a relative decrease in private-sector research investment, the average "impact" of research originating in the United Kingdom has risen, surpassing that of the United States, according to a study released today by Thomson Reuters. At the same time, while the U.K. investment in R&D had risen…]]> 2011-10-19T04:30:00+08:00 http://news.scoopasia.com/index.php/news/mainland_middle_class_offers_great_potential_for_hong_kong/ HKTDC Survey Looks at Consumer Trends in Eight Mainland Cities Science & Research Hong Kong, 4 October 2011 -- (ACN Newswire) -- Surging middle-class demand for consumer services on the Chinese mainland offers major opportunities for Hong Kong companies, according to a Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) survey of 1,600 residents in eight mainland cities.]]> 2011-10-04T10:55:00+08:00 http://news.scoopasia.com/index.php/news/india_generics_companies_lead_pharmaceutical_innovation_in_asia_pacific_acc/ Thomson Reuters Asia Pacific R&D Factbook details significant increases in innovation investment and development of novel drug pipelines. Science & Research Singapore, 27 September 2011 -- (ACN Newswire) -- Multi-national pharmaceutical companies are likely to face increased competition for new molecular entities from India-based generics companies, according to the 2011 CMR International Asia Pacific R&D Pharmaceutical Factbook, released today by CMR International, a Thomson Reuters business.]]> 2011-09-27T01:32:00+08:00 http://news.scoopasia.com/index.php/news/teledyne_dalsa_adds_camera_link_interface_to_piranha3_16k_cmos_camera/ Science & Research WATERLOO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire), 22 September 2011 -- Teledyne DALSA, a Teledyne Technologies company and a global leader in machine vision technology, announced today a Camera Link® version of its industry-leading Piranha3™ 16k CMOS line scan camera, allowing it to interface with the Camera Link standard serial communication protocol designed for point-to-point automated vision applications. The Piranha3 high-speed…]]> 2011-09-22T01:53:00+08:00 http://news.scoopasia.com/index.php/news/corporate_boards_vulnerable_to_hacking_and_information_theft_says_thomson_r/ Board member information is a "weak link" in chain of information security Science & Research London, 21 September 2011 -- (ACN Newswire) -- Most major corporations surveyed have significant security gaps that leave sensitive board-level information open to information theft and hacking. Those are among the findings of a new survey of board members of UK and global corporations conducted by Thomson Reuters Governance, Risk & Compliance ( http://www.accelus.thomsonreuters.com…]]> 2011-09-21T10:21:00+08:00 http://news.scoopasia.com/index.php/news/1st_asia_arab_sustainable_energy_forum_aasef_closes_in_nagoya/ Science & Research Nagoya, Japan, 14 September 2011 -- (ACN Newswire) - The Asia-Arab Sustainable Energy Forum, which took place in Nagoya on August 23 -25 with 120 people from 10 countries, along with research groups from Chubu University, the University of Tokyo and the Tokyo Institute of Technology, convened to discuss various aspects of sustainability in the energy…]]> 2011-09-14T05:37:00+08:00 http://news.scoopasia.com/index.php/news/northstar_launches_the_sitestartm_hicap_2_2_a_new_generation_of_telecom_pow/ Science & Research STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN--(Marketwire), 2 September 2011 -- The new SiteStar™ HiCap 2-2 is the first outdoor cabinet in the telecom industry to feature two separate climate zones with individual compressor systems: one for batteries and one for DC power systems or other electronics. The separate climate zones ensure optimal operating temperatures for sensitive electronic equipment, even in…]]> 2011-09-02T01:39:00+08:00 http://news.scoopasia.com/index.php/news/mosaid_acquires_1200_nokia_standards_essential_wireless_patents_and_800_wir/ Science & Research OTTAWA, ONTARIO--(Marketwire), 2 September 2011 -- MOSAID Technologies Inc. (TSX: MSD) today announced that it has acquired Core Wireless Licensing S.a.r.l. ("Core Wireless"), a Luxembourg company that holds a portfolio of 400 patent families, consisting of approximately 2,000 wireless patents and patent applications originally filed by Nokia. Core Wireless will operate as a wholly owned subsidiary…]]> 2011-09-02T01:37:00+08:00 http://news.scoopasia.com/index.php/news/micrel_rolls_out_new_family_of_pre_bias_safe_high_power_density_integrated_/ Science & Research SAN JOSE, CA--(Marketwire), 30 August 2011 -- Micrel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MCRL), an industry leader in analog, high bandwidth communications and Ethernet IC solutions, today launched a new family of pre-bias safe, fully integrated buck regulators targeting the 5V and 3.3V rails. The MIC22705 can supply a maximum output load current of 7A, while the MIC22405 and MIC22205…]]> 2011-08-30T01:14:01+08:00 http://news.scoopasia.com/index.php/news/zoran_announces_coach_14_digital_camera_processor_delivers_dslr_quality_sti/ Enhanced Video Engine Enables 40% Smaller File Size & Improved Compression for Real-Time Web Connectivity Science & Research SUNNYVALE, CA--(Marketwire), 26 August 2011 -- Zoran Corporation (NASDAQ: ZRAN), the world leader in providing system-on-chip (SoC) solutions for hundreds of millions of digital cameras, announced that its highly integrated COACH 14 digital camera processor platform is available to qualified manufacturers of 3D, Full HD video, hybrid and interchangeable-lens cameras.]]> 2011-08-26T02:28:00+08:00