Manila, Philippines – The last few years have seen the Philippines as some sort of a trendsetter for electric vehicles (EV) in the region. But it is not because it has the latest  high-tech  EV  technology  but because of the numerous initiatives, mostly  by  the private sector, towards the promotion of electric vehicles. Most …

Focus Adventure, India organizes a treasure hunt cum heritage trip as part of the team building program for a global management consulting firm in Delhi. Focus Adventure, India a leading experiential corporate learning programs provider, had organized a unique team building event for a global management consulting firm in Delhi. The event encapsulated the right …

Walk By Faith Flip Flops (http://www.walkbyfaithaz.com) wants the public to walk a mile in their shoes, literally! The Christian based company has launched its Nominate for Need Contest. The contest challenges people to nominate their favorite local charity or organization. The winner will receive a pair of Walk By Faith Flip Flops for each pair …

Anxious about CRM software? Leading Sage and Microsoft Business partner, DMC Software, are to demonstrate the true value of customer relationship management (CRM) software and strategy to all attendees of their new workshop. The DMC Software “Value of CRM” Workshop takes place on 21st June 2012, at the Marriott Hotel Peterborough. Leading CRM Experts from …

New York, NY, May 18, 2012 – www.InvestorIdeas.com, a leader in sector research for independent investors issues a trading alert for energy stock, Chesapeake Energy Corporation (NYSE: CHK), trading at $14.24 , up 0.69(5.11%) 1:26PM EDT on over  23 Million shares. The stock has had a day’s high of  $14.51.       On Tuesday …

New York, NY – May 18, 2012 – www.InvestorIdeas.com, a leader in sector research for independent investors issues a trading alert for TSX percentage gainers for May 17, 2012. The Standard & Poor’s/TSX Composite Index gained 4.60 (0.04%) to close at 11,330.68.   High Arctic Energy Services, Inc. (TSX:HWO) moved 0.38 (27.34%) to a new …

New York, New York – May 18, 2012 – www.InvestorIdeas.com, a global investor research portal, specializing in sector research including tech stocks issues an investor alert for social networking stock, Facebook (NASDAQ: FB) on its first day of trading following its IPO. Facebook has changed the world bringing social change that was never imagined possible …

New York, New York – May 18, 2012 – www.InvestorIdeas.com, a global investor research portal, specializing in sector research including tech stocks issues an investor alert for social networking stock, Facebook (NASDAQ: FB) on its first day of trading following its IPO. Facebook has changed the world bringing social change that was never imagined possible …

Outdoor advertising firm bags Kaizen India NBC Newsmakers achievers’ award-2012 Global advertisers added yet another feather to its cap on Maharashtra Day (May 1) by winning the prestigious Kaizen India NBC Newsmakers achievers’ award-2012 for being India’s best outdoor media solutions company in its class. The award was presented to Amit Gupta, the joint director …

FRA has stated that the signing of a sustainable forestry agreement between China, the Republic of Korea and Japan is an "extremely positive move” in the fight against desertification and deforestation. Bainbridge Island, WA, May 18, 2012 – Forestry Research Associates (FRA) has stated that the signing of a sustainable forestry agreement between China, the …

Caterham, Surrey ( your-story ) May 17, 2012 – Exciting news for wine lovers in the UK – Great Wines Direct announces their latest special offers this month. The popular online store lists new and upcoming products for all types of customers. Great Wines Direct has been serving nationwide with its extensive portfolio of more …

Staff at St Ives (Cambridgeshire) based contract electronics manufacturing services provider Prism Electronics are celebrating! One of the team has reached a remarkable milestone.   Long-serving member of staff Bill Smettem has now been with the company for 30 years, joining in 1982 as a temporary production assistant.   “It was one of those situations where …

e-Zest, a software services company specializing in building next generation cloud applications with integrated Mobility, BI and Social Collaboration, is demonstrating its AWS managed services at CeBIT Australia 2012. Auto scalability, high availability and high durability, security, performance and low cost of maintenance are major drivers for internet businesses, enterprises & ISVs for cloud adoption.  …

In the last two months, Waste King, the specialist collections, clearance and recycling company, has donated over five tons of recycled books, DVDs and music CDs to the British Heart Foundation (BHF). In addition, Waste King has donated and recycled over a ton of clothes in aid of the Salvation Army.   Last year, Waste …

The Call for papers of the Open Source Monitoring Conference, taking place in Nuremberg October 17th-18th, 2012, has started now.   The annual conference has established itself as the premier event for users and developers of open source monitoring solutions. The internationally-oriented conference, especially adapted to those interested in free monitoring solutions, is the largest …

Rank (LON:RNK) announces that it has conditionally agreed to acquire Gala Casinos from Gala Coral Group Limited (“Gala Coral Group”) for a total cash consideration of £205 million (the “Acquisition”). The Acquisition includes 23 casinos in Great Britain and three non-operating licences.  Gala Coral Group’s casinos in Dundee and Gibraltar, its non-operating licence for the …

   (Sunnyvale, CA) – In order to reduce public deficit this year, the Spanish government has introduced provisional measures to the Corporate Income Tax. To achieve this objective, the government has fixed a 30% limit on net financial expenses deductibility of the EBITDA (Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization), maintained zero deprecation of assets …

“Failings of our education system and financial services industry the root cause of financial illiteracy” Dublin , Ireland, May 17, 2012 – “Failings of our education system and financial services industry the root cause of financial illiteracy”, says Rich Dad Poor Dad best-selling co-author and speaker Sharon Lechter. Commenting on the lack of financial literacy, …

Critical Manufacturing registered a 56% increase in sales from 2010, reaching a turnover of 4,1M€. In line with the turnover increase, EBITDA/sales and Net earnings/sales ratios rose to 47% and 27% respectively. New projects with existing customers and new customers formed the basis for this positive operational performance. The Services unit which focuses on specialized …

MyBinding.com recently hired Washington State graduate Henry Lin for their marketing department. HILLSBORO, OR, May 17, 2012 – MyBinding.com, one of the nation’s leading Internet retailers of document finishing equipment and supplies, recently added Marketing graduate Henry Lin to their expanding roster. “Our team is growing to fill new positions within the marketing department,” said …

Southland Motor Car Dealers Association (SMCDA) and Yoffe Exposition Services selected NexxtShow as their service partner for the So Cal Ride and Drive, June 15 – 17, 2012 at the Long Beach Convention Center, Long Beach, California. Avon, MA, May 17, 2012 — So Cal Ride & Drive will allow consumers to test drive new …

e-Zest’s product Lantana is a finalist for the Business Award for Top Business Solutions at CeBIT Australia.  e-Zest, a software services company specializing in building next generation cloud applications with integrated Mobility, BI and Social Collaboration. Top Business Solutions Award recognizes excellence in the provision of a product or solution to customers. e-Zest applied for …

Police have recovered a stolen 7-tonne Scania truck in less than an hour – helped by Quartix vehicle tracking technology. The valuable HIAB-equipped lorry, operated by Mid-Kent Electrical Engineering of Sittingbourne, was spotted on the A2 near Cobham. Aided by the tracking system, pursuing police were quickly able to intercept it and arrest the driver. …

TAMPA, Fla. – BlueGrace Logistics, the nation’s most progressive logistics, transportation and technology provider, has implemented internal changes that align with the company’s plan to focus more closely on customers as well as its selling and support processes. Nick Klingensmith has been promoted to Vice President of Sales Development, and Magnus Edling has been promoted …

A live discussion held between EGIAN chair Andrew Brown and Russell Bedford International chairman Geoff Goodyear has yielded some insights into the current status of the Barnier proposals on audit reform. Speaking at a press conference held at the Russell Bedford International Tax & European Conference, Copenhagen on 14 May 2012, Brown was clear that …

83 teams from 65 universities in 22 countries took part in this year’s DATA MINING CUP Competition (abbreviated to: DMC) which focused this year on the issue of dynamic price optimisation and is organised annually by prudsys AG. Which of the 61 solutions gained top places and which participants have won this 13th competition for …

  The 19th edition of Iran”s International Food, Beverage + Packaging Technology Trade Fair will open its doors from 27 to 30 May. It will be held under the auspices of the Iranian Ministry of Jihad-e-Agriculture and is organised by Palar Samaneh of Tehran and fairtrade of Germany. The leading trade show for the country”s …

Bangalore, Karnataka (your-story) May 16, 2012 – The Summer 2012 Season of the Hennessy artistry India Club Series in Chennai will conclude on Saturday, 19th May over a sun-downer by the beach at the Radisson Blu Resort Temple Bay. SIX artistes performing SIX varied genres of electronic-dance-music across SIX electrifying hours, coupled with gorgeous vistas …

  LOICK PEYRON BACK AT THE HELM IN VENICE The next stage of the America's Cup World Series will be taking place in Venice from 15th to 20th May in front of the magnificent St. Mark’s Square. Aboard the French one-design boat, there will be a switchover between Yann Guichard and Loïck Peyron with the …

10th Anniversary edition will feature latest trends and developments and host of international product launches   Key industrial data to be revealed during Automechanika Academy   The tenth and largest-ever edition of Automechanika Middle East will take place next week at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre. The largest and most representative regional gathering …