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 agnes.wong@xprn.com Copyright 2012 {entry_date format="%Y-%m-%dT%H:%i:%s%Q"} http://news.scoopasia.com/index.php/news/24option_binary_option_trading_made_easy/ Economy United Kingdom, 5 February 2012 -- 24option was launched in 2010. 24option has created a very professional and objective platform for trading in Binary Digital Options online.]]> 2012-02-05T07:53:00+08:00 http://news.scoopasia.com/index.php/news/the_russell_korea_index_underperformed_the_russell_asia_and_asia_pacific_in/ Economy SEATTLE, WA--(Marketwire), 23 December 2011 -- The Russell Korea Index reflected a return of (-2.9%) for December 19th through December 20th, underperforming the Russell Asia Pacific Index (-1.3%) and Russell Asia Index (-1.3%) for the same time period.]]> 2011-12-23T05:08:00+08:00 http://news.scoopasia.com/index.php/news/the_russell_asia_pacific_defensive_index_outperformed_russell_asia_pacific_/ Economy SEATTLE, WA--(Marketwire), 16 December 2011 -- The Russell Asia Pacific Defensive Index reflected a (-7.3%) year-to-date, through December 13, significantly outperforming the Russell Asia Pacific Dynamic Index which reflected a (-19.8%) loss for the same time period. The Russell Asia Pacific Index reflected a (-14.6%) return year-to-date through December 13.]]> 2011-12-16T02:47:00+08:00 http://news.scoopasia.com/index.php/news/joseph_stiglitz_on_china_trade_occupy_wall_street_and_more/ Colombia University Prof Speaks in Advance of AFF 2012 Economy Hong Kong, 2 December 2011 -- (ACN Newswire) -- Nobel Prize winning economist Joseph Stiglitz explains why he has "a lot of reservations" about the recently formed Trans Pacific Partnership led by the United States, but not including China. For these thoughts and more, please view the HKTDC video here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vrnadEYpER4]]> 2011-12-02T13:21:01+08:00 http://news.scoopasia.com/index.php/news/the_russell_japan_dynamic_index_outperformed_the_russell_japan_defensive_in/ Economy SEATTLE, WA--(Marketwire), 2 December 2011 -- The Russell Japan Dynamic Index reflected a (-4.4%) return quarter-to-date, outperforming the Russell Japan Defensive Index which posted a (-6.1%) return through November 29.]]> 2011-12-02T06:55:01+08:00 http://news.scoopasia.com/index.php/news/the_russell_asia_pacific_defensive_index_reflected_a_49_loss_ytd_outperform/ Economy SEATTLE, WA--(Marketwire), 18 November 2011 -- The Russell Asia Pacific Defensive Index posted a (-4.9%) return year-to-date, outperforming the Russell Asia Pacific Dynamic Index which reflected a (-17%) return, through November 15, 2011. The Russell Asia Pacific Index posted a loss of (-12%) for the same time period.]]> 2011-11-18T02:22:00+08:00 http://news.scoopasia.com/index.php/news/the_russell_asia_pacific_index_consumer_staples_sector_and_food_sub_sector_/ Economy SEATTLE, WA--(Marketwire), 15 November 2011 -- The Russell Asia Pacific Index reflected a (-1.3%) return for the month-to-date through November 11. The Consumer Staples sector and the Food sub-sector of the Russell Asia Pacific Index reflected steady monthly losses from August to November 11, with the exception being the month of October.]]> 2011-11-15T03:32:00+08:00 http://news.scoopasia.com/index.php/news/russell_global_stability_indexes_russell_japan_defensive_index_outperformed/ Economy SEATTLE, WA--(Marketwire), 3 November 2011 -- The Russell Japan Defensive Index outperformed the Russell Japan Dynamic Index year-to-date through October 31, with returns of (-3%) and (-13.6%) respectively.]]> 2011-11-03T05:07:00+08:00 http://news.scoopasia.com/index.php/news/kauffman_foundation_announces_global_initiative_to_help_nations_grow_their_/ Kauffman Global Partners Network to Provide Research and Access to Programs to Spur More Startup Activity Among Member Countries; Applications Being Accepted Through December 5 at http://www.kauffman.org/kgpn Economy KANSAS CITY, MO--(Marketwire), 31 October 2011 -- The Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation today announced it is taking applications for a new initiative, the Kauffman Global Partners Network, which is aimed at helping countries around the world increase the kind of startup activity that leads to economic growth.]]> 2011-10-31T02:05:00+08:00 http://news.scoopasia.com/index.php/news/the_russell_asia_pacific_index_reflected_a_loss_of_112_ytd_through_october_/ Economy SEATTLE, WA--(Marketwire), 28 October 2011 -- The Russell Asia Pacific Index has suffered a relatively substantial loss (-11.2%) year-to-date, through October 24. Conversely, month-to-date, the Russell Asia Pacific Index has reflected positive gains of 5.2%.]]> 2011-10-28T03:36:00+08:00 http://news.scoopasia.com/index.php/news/quality_of_life_falls_along_with_socioeconomic_status_in_brazil/ Kantar Health's National Health and Wellness Survey Shows Mental QoL Among Brazilians Is Equal Regardless of Socioeconomic Status Economy NEW YORK, NY--(Marketwire), 27 October 2011 -- Physical quality of life, as measured by the SF-12, is highest among the wealthiest Brazilians and falls along with one's socioeconomic status, yet mental quality of life is the same among all Brazilians, regardless of socioeconomic profile, according to new findings from the National Health and Wellness Survey (NHWS), conducted…]]> 2011-10-27T03:23:00+08:00 http://news.scoopasia.com/index.php/news/dmexco_2011_the_digital_business_is_pushing_the_global_economy/ Economy COLOGNE, GERMANY--(Marketwire), 22 September 2011 -- The first day of the dmexco clearly demonstrated how great an influence digital networking is in the meantime having on all of the industries and branches of the global economy. As an important indicator of this development, the unabated growth of the online advertising investments, which compared to last year…]]> 2011-09-22T07:42:00+08:00 http://news.scoopasia.com/index.php/news/the_russell_greater_china_growth_index_reflected_158_loss_qtd_through_septe/ Economy SEATTLE, WA--(Marketwire), 22 September 2011 -- The Russell Greater China Growth Index reflected a (-15.8%) loss quarter-to-date through September 20, 2011. Month-to-date, the Russell Greater China Growth Index has suffered a (-7.9%) loss, signaling a decline from the relatively flat returns of the first quarter (-0.01%) and second quarter (-1.3%) of 2011.]]> 2011-09-22T03:02:00+08:00 http://news.scoopasia.com/index.php/news/russell_emerging_asia_index_outperformed_the_russell_developed_index_qtd_th/ Economy SEATTLE, WA--(Marketwire), 16 September 2011 -- The Russell Emerging Asia Index reflected a (-13.9%) loss quarter-to-date, outperforming the Russell Developed Index (-14.7%) through September 13, 2011. Month-to-date, the Russell Emerging Asia Index (-5.3%) performed slightly better than the Russell Developed Index (-6.2%) through September 13, 2011.]]> 2011-09-16T02:44:00+08:00 http://news.scoopasia.com/index.php/news/the_russell_asia_pacific_growth_index_reflected_a_110_loss_qtd_through_sept/ Economy SEATTLE, WA--(Marketwire), 9 September 2011 -- The Russell Asia Pacific Growth Index reflected a (-11.0%) loss quarter-to-date through September 6, 2011. Year-to-date, the Russell Asia Pacific Growth Index has posted a (-10.4%) loss, diminishing the relatively flat returns for the first quarter (0.6%) and second quarter (0.1%) of 2011.]]> 2011-09-09T03:01:00+08:00 http://news.scoopasia.com/index.php/news/the_russell_greater_china_index_reflected_a_114_return_ytd_through_august_3/ Economy SEATTLE, WA--(Marketwire), 1 September 2011 -- The Russell Greater China Index reflected a loss of -11.4% year-to-date through August 30, 2011. With relatively marginal returns for the first and second quarter of 2011, the Russell Greater China Index has currently lost more than 10% quarter-to-date through August 30.]]> 2011-09-01T02:33:01+08:00 http://news.scoopasia.com/index.php/news/sei_survey_investors_high_hopes_for_private_equity_come_with_higher_expecta/ Institutions Demand More Manager Transparency and Communication as Fund Flows Increase Economy DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES--(Marketwire), 30 August 2011 -- With sluggish returns projected for many asset classes, institutional investors are turning to private equity as a source of alpha but expect greater transparency, reporting and risk management from managers according to a global survey report released today by SEI (NASDAQ: SEIC) in collaboration with Greenwich Associates. The survey report,…]]> 2011-08-30T07:12:00+08:00 http://news.scoopasia.com/index.php/news/a8_digital_music_holdings_explores_market_to_form_solid_foundation_for_tran/ Economy HONG KONG--(Marketwire）, 17 August 2011 -- Financial highlight:

• Actively responded to policy changes and expedited the pace of strategic adjustment to become a leading digital music and culture related company
• For the first half of 2011, revenue amounted to RMB249 million, representing a decrease of 31% from RMB359…]]> 2011-08-17T03:34:00+08:00 http://news.scoopasia.com/index.php/news/thai_insurance_regulator_evaluates_urs_model/ Economy BANGKOK, THAILAND--(Marketwire), 12 August 2011 -- Thailand's Office of Insurance Commission (OIC) has tested Risk Explorer™, the Dynamic Financial Analysis (DFA) model from Ultimate Risk Solutions, LLC (URS), Chris Venvell, URS Business Development Director, Asia/Pacific, announced.]]> 2011-08-12T03:24:00+08:00 http://news.scoopasia.com/index.php/news/semathy_extraordinarily_accurate_foreign_exchange_formula_to_assist_governm/ Canadian Currency Abstractionist Calculates Upcoming Exchange Rates With Extreme Accuracy, Provides a View of the Foreign Exchange Never Before Seen Economy TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire), 9 August 2011 -- Lambros Klouvidakis, a private Canadian citizen who recently unveiled an extraordinary formula for calculating future foreign exchange rates with bold accuracy, believes institutions and governments will be able to use the new information, through foreign exchange trading, to assist with recovery from devastating losses many institutions and private citizens have…]]> 2011-08-09T07:52:00+08:00 http://news.scoopasia.com/index.php/news/aff_2011_concludes_with_new_participation_record/ More than 30 Countries Took Part in Two-Day Summit Economy Hong Kong, 18 January 2011 -- (ACN Newswire) -- More than 1,700 participants from over 30 countries and regions took part in the fourth Asian Financial Forum (AFF), which ended today at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC). The total marks a new AFF attendance record.]]> 2011-01-18T12:56:00+08:00 http://news.scoopasia.com/index.php/news/renminbi_to_appreciate_5_in_both_2011_and_2012/ AFF Speaker Jing Ulrich of JP Morgan also Sees Slowing of China's Growth Rate to 9% this Year Economy Hong Kong, 14 January 2011 -- (ACN Newswire) -- Chinese mainland authorities will allow the renminbi to appreciate at a faster pace of five per cent in both 2011 and 2012, predicts J P Morgan Managing Director and Chairman of China Equities and Commodities Jing Ulrich, who will speak at the Asian Financial Forum in Hong…]]> 2011-01-14T10:00:00+08:00 http://news.scoopasia.com/index.php/news/hong_kong_to_host_fourth_asian_financial_forum_this_month/ Expanding Opportunities in Asia Focus of Upcoming AFF 2011 Economy Hong Kong, 5 January 2011 -- (ACN Newswire) -- Asia's growing role in the global economy will be a key topic of discussion for panelists and guests attending this month's Asian Financial Forum (AFF) in Hong Kong.]]> 2011-01-05T13:00:01+08:00 http://news.scoopasia.com/index.php/news/dewoskin_commerce_driving_chinas_green_growth/ Deloitte China Research Director to Speak at AFF 2011 in Hong Kong Economy Hong Kong, 14 December 2010 -- (ACN Newswire) -- Resource security and commercial concerns are driving the Chinese mainland's pursuit of new environmentally friendly technology, according to Dr Kenneth DeWoskin, Director of the Deloitte China Research and Insight Center.]]> 2010-12-14T10:15:00+08:00 http://news.scoopasia.com/index.php/news/pacnet_delivers_next_generation_internet_with_new_video_data_center_and_clo/ Regional Carrier to Ride on Cisco Carrier Routing System for Bandwidth Capacity Expansion With a Highly Scalable IP Next-Generation Network Infrastructure Economy HONG KONG--(Marketwire), 17 June 2010 -- Pacnet, Asia's leading independent telecommunications service provider, has completed the deployment of a highly scalable Internet Protocol Next-Generation Network (IP NGN) based on the Cisco® (NASDAQ: CSCO) Carrier Routing System (CRS) platform. Pacnet aims to take advantage of the system's innovative features to help increase business profitability, service scalability and…]]> 2010-06-17T07:09:00+08:00 http://news.scoopasia.com/index.php/news/in_conclusion_when_looking_for_the_perfect_shoes_that_will_fit_your_babys_n/ In conclusion, when looking for the perfect shoes that will fit your baby's needs, the main thing is that they should be soft and flexible Economy , 26 April 2010 -- In conclusion, when looking for the perfect shoes that will fit your baby's needs, the main thing is that they should be soft and flexible]]> 2010-04-26T03:05:00+08:00 http://news.scoopasia.com/index.php/news/how_does_one_sell_and_rent_back_ones_home/ Sell and rent back is a rather new trend which is becoming popular as it can help those people who immediately want to put their homes up for sale. One is able to sell and rentback one’s home which connotes that one is also able to remain its resident but having the status of a tenant who pays a rent for living in that house. Economy , 23 September 2009 -- This explain the utility of sell and rentback and how to go about the sell and rent back process.]]> 2009-09-23T12:02:00+08:00 http://news.scoopasia.com/index.php/news/reasons_for_considering_sell_rent_back/ In a Utopian world everyone would sell their homes only when they were moving. And to do so they would do everything to get the best likely price by means of open market and in the interim look and arrange for purchasing their new home. But our life, especially nowadays, is not a so easy and as soon as we are faced with unforeseen circumstances we require other options. Perhaps the lone greatest resource for cash which a good number of people have the right to use is the equity which is retained in their home. This is one of the most important reasons why sell rent back option is exercised by people today. To sell and rent back your home is always a ready option when you want to convert that equity into hard cash. Economy , 23 September 2009 -- These are the reasons why you must decide on sell rent back. Sell and rent back your home to enjoy economic freedom at critical times.]]> 2009-09-23T10:55:00+08:00 http://news.scoopasia.com/index.php/news/nobel_prize_winning_economist_embodies_the_entrepreneurial_spirit/ Micro Loans Provided to Potential Entrepreneurs in Third World Countries Could Become the Most Effective, Large Scale Program to Fight World Poverty Economy LOS ANGELES, CA--(Marketwire), 4 September 2009 -- Muhammad Yunus, the Nobel Prize-winning economist, exemplifies the essence of entrepreneurism as the founder of Grameen Bank in Bangladesh. Yunus is a pioneer of microfinance where small loans are given to people to start their own business. Microfinance or microcredit is a banking system where minute loans, by western standards,…]]> 2009-09-04T05:05:01+08:00 http://news.scoopasia.com/index.php/news/anadigics_announces_new_high_power_dual_band_front_end_ic_for_wifi_in_mobil/ New AWL9966 Delivers Industry-Leading Integration and Performance for the Growing WiFi-Enabled Wireless Handset Market Economy WARREN, NJ--(Marketwire), 23 July 2009 -- ANADIGICS, Inc. (NASDAQ: ANAD) today launched a new high power, dual-band front end integrated circuit (FEIC) designed to address the growing demand for WiFi capability in size-constrained mobile electronics. The AWL9966 is a highly integrated device that provides in one small 4 x 4 x 0.6 mm package all the…]]> 2009-07-23T02:26:00+08:00