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USB 3.0 Is Coming Soon to Make Your PC Even More Obsolete
in The Gadgets Weblog, on 2009-07-03
The USB 3.0 standard has been in development for some time now, but it finally looks like we might be seeing that blazing speed in our computers and peripherals sooner than later. In fact, Nikkei Electronics Asia is reporting that USB enabled devices will be making their way out of Taiwan as ea...
DHL makes exansion in China
in Supplychainer, on 2009-06-30
Some months ago I published a post about DHL operations in the U.S. which had some problems because of the economic downturn. Apparently such problems still don't exist in China becuase the company is even expanding there:
According to WallStreet Journal , DHL Supply Chain, the logistics ...
July 8: China Cleantech Business Forum
in China Venture News, on 2009-06-30
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2Point6Billion (a blog that looks at economic issues in China and India) has a write up online on the upcoming China Cleantech Business Forum.
The July 8th forum will be Asia's first cleantech business conference.
Cleantech is a growing industry focus for venture capital and...
HTC Hero Android Smartphone Officially Launched
in The Smart PDA, on 2009-06-25
HTC has officially launched a new Android Smartphone known as the HTC Hero. It is the most exciting Android device launched thus far and will come with a customized UI known as the HTC Sense. According to HTC, the HTC Sense UI will be based on three basic principles: Make it Mine, Stay Close and...
In Search of a Cool Summer: Da Lat, Vietnam
in Hidden Travel Gems, on 2009-06-24
Da Lat is the honeymoon capital of Vietnam. It is a romantic French Provincial town snuggled into the cool hills of Southeast Asia.
Detailed day-by-day weather records are not available for Da Lat, but the temperature in the city is consistent throughout the summer months: lows drop into the upp...
iPod Touch 2代升级OS 3.0新系统完美破解/越狱（附图文教程）
in Wangtam, on 2009-06-21
• iPod Touch 2代升级OS 3.0新系统完美破解/越狱（附图文教程）
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• Mozilla Firefox 3.5 RC2 for Windows
• Mozilla Firefox 3.5 RC2 for Linux
• Mozilla Firefox 3.5 RC2 for MacOS
• Sony should beware - Activision chief is not simply playing games
• That Was Quick: Veodia Acquires Screen C...
NIKA Water: Helping Body and Soul
in Straightfromthedoc, on 2009-06-12
With another hot summer on the way, proper hydration is on the top of everyone's mind. However, here is a unique twist on the classic summer water story:
An estimated 75% of Americans suffer from mild, chronic dehydration. But that number is nothing compared to the 20% of the world's p...
50 Beautiful Flash Websites
in Wangtam, on 2009-06-09
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T-Mobile To Release Second Android Phone While Samsung Targets Photogs
in The Mobile Technology Weblog, on 2009-06-05
T-Mobile, the fourth-largest U.S. carrier, is hoping to increase its rank by launch its second smartphone to run Google's Android operating system in a few weeks.
While details aren't overly specific just yet, the new smartphone is slotted to run Google's codenamed "Cupcake&q...
LG GD910 Wristwatch Phone available in July
in The Smart PDA, on 2009-06-05
LG introduced a wristwatch phone known as the GD910 at the CES and MWC this year. Well here's some good news for GD910 fans as the wristwatch phone will start selling in July this year. The GD910 will be available in the European region exclusively on Orange Network. It will also be availabl...
Fujitsu expands to Australian ERP market
in Supplychainer, on 2009-05-31
Fujitsu, a leading provider of business, information technology and communications solutions announced that it has expanded its SAP and Oracle portfolio through the acquisition of the Australia and South East Asia operations of Supply Chain Consulting Pty Ltd, a market leader of SAP and Oracle e...
In Search of a Cool Summer: Baguio, Philippines
in Hidden Travel Gems, on 2009-05-29
Asia is hot in the summer. At least most of it is. But there are a few spots where the summer traveler can enjoy moderate, perhaps even cool, weather. Chief among those locations is Baguio City, Philippines.
Baguio is referred to affectionately as the summer capital of the Philippines. The title...
Nokia N900 Rover Internet Tablet coming soon?
in The Smart PDA, on 2009-05-27
There are rumors floating around that Nokia is soon going to launch its next generation internet tablet known as the Rover or N900 in the market. From the leaked images, it looks quite similar to the Nokia N97 but runs the new Maemo 5 OS instead of Symbian OS, has a sliding QWERTY keyboard inste...
Downturn easing without recovery
in Sox First, on 2009-05-12
On one hand, we have billionaire financier George Soros saying that all the stimulus packages are starting work and that the financial crisis is easing. He predicts that Asia will be the first to emerge out of the crisis, and that China will overtake the United States as the world's growth...
A Look at Japanese Saké
in Celebrate Wine, on 2009-05-10
Having spent a sizable chunk of time in Asia, I'm familiar with saké . It's often called rice wine, even though it isn't technically a wine in any real sense. Vinography recently took a look at a particular saké and drew the conclusion that the process of making it resembles the b...
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in Wangtam, on 2009-05-01
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Swine Flu
in The Parenting Weblog, on 2009-04-30
© hmerinomx With more and more people being suspected of having contracted the swine flu that has already killed 68 as of writing in Mexico City , the levels of anxiety and yes, fear, is steadily increasing, not only in the United States, but well throughout the world . It is much too reminis...
LG KX500- LG Cookie with CDMA
in The Smart PDA, on 2009-04-29
LG is soon going to release a new CDMA touch screen handset known as the LG KX500 in the Asia Pacific region. It will be similar to the LG Cookie but optimized with 3G connectivity. Launched in October 2008, the Cookie has been a big hit as LG has managed to sell more than 2 million handsets ...
Chimento Jewelry
in The Jewelry Weblog, on 2009-04-24
Gold and Diamond Jewelry
Twenty-five hundred years ago, the Etruscans, in what is present-day Tuscany, created the most beautiful gold metalwork of the ancient world. Today, Italy remains the leader in the transformation of precious metals into masterpieces of design and craftsmanship. It was i...
PC Maker Acer Launches its Cellular Line
in The Mobile Technology Weblog, on 2009-04-22
Computer giant Acer launched a complete line of smartphones for the Asia-Pacific region. The Taiwan-based company, best known for its PCs and laptops has finalized its ambitions to gain a share of the lucrative smartphone market.
With its five new models, the company professes lofty ambition...
Urlaub: Alternativen zu Thailand
in Das Reise-Weblog, on 2009-04-16
© Peter Macdonald Photo
Just gestern hatte ich hier im Reise-Weblog über die erneuten Unruhen in Bangkok berichtet. Und auch, wenn seitens der meisten Reiseveranstalter Entwarnungen gegeben wurden, entscheiden sich zahlreiche Urlauber für Alternativen in der Region. Und die existieren, wie ...
HTC Snap headed for T-Mobile
in The Smart PDA, on 2009-04-16
HTC Snap, the Blackberry look-a-like QWERTY Windows Mobile Smartphone is coming to T-Mobile soon. It is designed like a Blackberry, which might mean that it is coming to compete directly with RIM's line up of Blackberry devices.
Here are the details:
Network: GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900,
...
The New Ho Chi Minh Trail
in Eagle Par Birdie, on 2009-03-25
Courtesy: golfasian.com
Ho Chi Minh is a name that many Vietnam War veterans will never forget.
Nor will the nation of Vietnam.
Ho Chi Minh was instrumental in founding and then leading the Democratic Republic of Vietnam which emerged, not surprisingly, from widespread bloodshed as Ho'...
US dollar under fire
in Sox First, on 2009-03-24
Economist and forecaster Harry S Dent has predicted that over the next twenty years, the US dollar will lose its power as the world's reserve currency . He reckons the the premier currency in Asia will have a leading reserve function to sit along side the US dollar and Euro by 2030. With...
Things to Do in Pattaya, Thailand
in The Flyaway Weblog, on 2009-03-20
Thailand is one of Asia's most popular vacation destinations, and the beach resort town of Pattaya offers a lot to do.
AquaTerraSky recently published a list of ten things to do in Pattaya. The city has a crocodile farm, a zoo, a tropical garden, some historical replicas of ancient Thai villa...
Millionaires and fake prosperity
in Sox First, on 2009-03-12
Shed a tear for the rich. In some of the most cringe-making reporting I've seen yet, we have the news that number of millionaires in the United States has fallen by more than a quarter because of the financial crisis. There are 2.5 million fewer of them and the rich are crying poor. The t...
Whither the call center?
in The CIO Weblog, on 2009-03-09
There's no question that the economic crisis creates an environment with the potential, or even likelihood, of great upheaval for the outsourcing market. You can find all perspectives on just what that upheaval might look like; Satyam's troubles play out one scenario, the image of slightly...
Global recession on its way
in Sox First, on 2009-03-09
Looks like the United States is going to drag the rest of the world into a global recession with the World Bank warning that the global economy is going to shrink for the first time since World War Two and trade set to record its largest decline in 80 years. And as expected, developing countri...
Don't count on China
in Sox First, on 2009-03-05
Stocks around the world have risen in the hope that China will build on its efforts to restore growth. That's in response to Chinese premier Wen Jiabao pledging that China will hit its 8% growth target. But let's just get real here. China is not going to get us out of this mess ...
Myanmar to Take Back Rohingya Refugees - Conditionally
in Global Mobility Report, on 2009-02-28
Several news sources have been following the Rohingya refugee problem in Southeast Asia. Now ASEAN (the Association of Southeast Asian Nations) looks to have found a partial solution to the problem - but one that will only work if Rohingya refugees are willing to deny their own identity.
Myanma...
Turkmenistan Opening Its Doors
in Hidden Travel Gems, on 2009-02-25
I've thought about going to Central Asia someday. I have friends who've been to Northwest China, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and even Afghanistan. Now I see from Gading that Turkmenistan is opening up to tourism.
The death in 2006 of Stalin-styled dictator Saparmurat Niyazov has loosened the ...
Bad Money by Kevin Phillips
in Sox First, on 2009-02-17
The latest book from political and economic pundit Phillips is a sobering reflection of how we got into this mess. Phillips identifies the problem coming from three structural issues. The first is that financial services have expanded massively. In 1950, financial services were worth 10.9% of...
The Return of Depression Economics and Crisis of 2008 by Paul Krugman
in Sox First, on 2009-02-14
Paul Krugman's book lays it on the line well, with its acute analysis of how things went wrong. One of the most striking features about this book is the way Krugman tracks economic meltdowns over the ages. And after a while, they start bearing a striking similarity. He looks at the implos...
Asia's Budget Airlines Loving Recession
in The Flyaway Weblog, on 2009-02-14
Low-cost carriers are poised to take advantage of falling fuel costs and increased demand for cheap fares as full-service airlines struggle with a global collapse in consumer demand, according to a recent story by the Associated Press .
Asia's budget airlines have already had a decade of growt...
Peruvian Seafood!
in Latina Viva, on 2009-02-14
If you like seafood, Peruvian cuisine is food you! Considered to be the first fusion food, Peruvian cuisine with seafood has been influenced by cuisines from almost 4 continents of the world and more specifically from Africa and Asia. Some of the important influences in Peruvian cuisine include Ba...
牛年投资 求神问卜
in Wangtam, on 2009-02-14
在香港 Four Seasons Hotel 的一个宴会厅里，大约有 170 位投资者聚在一起，听 Alion Yeo 对来年市场的看法，他们每人手中至少都有 100 万美元的净资产。这些听众是 ABN AMRO Bank 个人银行业务的客户，他们向杨天命提出了一大堆的问题。
一位客户说，美国新任总统和财政部长都属牛，这有什么问题吗？
Alion Yeo 回答说，有。这两位掌管美国经济的牛年生人可能会带来风险。他建议等到 2010 年 1 月之后再开始投资美国。
忘掉你的经纪人。在香港，人们都听风水大师的话。
在全球各地，很多人都会向风水师咨询他们该如何通过家居布置来最大化他们的...
Nato Toughens Stance On Afghani Drug Lords
in Exclusive from our news room , on 2009-02-11
As the United States gears up for an intensified assault on terrorists in Afghanistan its allies in NATO are now unified on the rules of engagement when encountering enemy forces.
A combination of Taliban, terrorist infiltrators from other countries and drug lords with the private armies are th...
IMF risks running out of cash
in Sox First, on 2009-02-09
As if it's not enough that governments in the developed world are headed deep into deficit - the US budget deficit for instance could very well top $2 trillion - to fight the global financial meltdown. They are about to be joined by the International Monetary Fund. IMF managing director Dom...
Looking for new social ideas: Reducing E-Waste is one!
in Audeamus - How dare we..., on 2009-02-08
GOOD Magazine has released a very cool video (you can see it below) on the significant negative impact which E-Waste is having on our world. This effect is especially very high in developing countries in Asia and Africa. The video provides a set of facts and figures which are shocking!
I think...
Grossraumbueros machen krank - australische Metastudie
in Das Gesundheits-Weblog, on 2009-02-06
Was sowieso niemand mag, soll tatsächlich krank machen: Großraumbüros. Jetzt ist es wissenschaftlich bewiesen. Australische Forscher (Leitung Vinsh Oommen) haben weltweite Studien zu dem Thema analysiert (eine Metastudie also) und festgestellt, dass 90 Prozent der Menschen, Die in Großraum...
Biomaterials Asia 2009
in The Biotech Weblog, on 2009-02-01
What: Biomaterials Asia 2009
When: 5-8 April 2009
Where: Regal Airport Hotel, Hong Kong
This event, with keynote speakers drawn from the world's best scientists, will provide an unparalleled opportunity for researchers, technologists and clinicians in the fields of bioengineering, m...
CEO pessimism
in Sox First, on 2009-01-29
Chief executive officers are a glum lot. According to the l atest PricewaterhouseCoopers survey , most CEOs around the world are expecting a long and hard recovery. The survey found that only 15% of CEOs in North America and 15% in Western Europe were confident about their growth prospects for t...
First Clinical Trial Using Stem Cell Therapy for Spinal Cord Injuries
in The Biotech Weblog, on 2009-01-28
Photo courtesy of iStockphoto , Image# 2845362 The FDA has approved the world's first clinical trial on the use of stem cell therapy for patients with acute spinal cord injury. Geron Corporation will conduct a Phase I multi-center trial designed to establish the safety of GRNOPC1 in ...
Where Would You Go (in Asia)?
in Hidden Travel Gems, on 2009-01-24
Wendy Perrin over at the Perrin Post asked an excellent question yesterday. If you only had 10 days for a trip to Asia, where would you go?
I lived in Asia for years. It would be easy to make that trip a dozen times and never go to the same place twice. I thought about the places I'd like to ...
Wage Freezes Are Latest Tactic To Curb Worldwide Economic Woes
in Exclusive from our news room , on 2009-01-21
Businesses and governments across the globe are struggling to stay afloat and have been trying everything from layoffs to mergers with former competitors.
It was only a matter of time before the ordinary worker was asked to do his or her share to try to save the company and that time has come.
Som...
Write This Down: While in Thailand, Don't Insult the King...
in Wandalust, on 2009-01-19
A number of news sources ( Channel News Asia , The Chronicle of Higher Ed , The Huffington Post ) are reporting on a case in Thailand in which an Australian citizen has been sentenced to three years in prison for insulting the royal family.
From the Chronicle of Higher Education: A Thai court tod...
Charriol Jewelry
in The Jewelry Weblog, on 2009-01-15
Gold and Diamond Jewelry
Philippe Charriol walked in the direction of his dream of becoming an entrepreneur by founding PHILIPPE CHARRIOL jewelry in New York, Asia, and Europe, all at the same time. With his first primary design concept being Celtic inspired , Philippe received immediate a...
Russia Reopens Natural Gas Line To The Ukraine
in Exclusive from our news room , on 2009-01-12
"Gazprom", Russia's giant natural gas supplier, has reestablished natural gas deliveries to Europe via the transmission lines that traverse The Ukraine.
Although far smaller than the volume usually transmitted at this time of year the first shipment of natural gas to come across The U...
整治低俗之风 中国关闭91家违法违规网站
in Wangtam, on 2009-01-11
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• Mednar: Federated Search
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• RIP Good Times.. He...
Vietnam Mandates Open Source
in HackITLinux, on 2009-01-10
Photo courtesy of iStockphoto , Image# 4179502
The Vietnamese government has announced that it will require the use of open source applications by the end of the year.
"Vietnam's Ministry of Information and Communications has mandated that applications such as the OpenOffice.org...
Weakened Taliban In Afghanistan Means Dog Fighting Is Back In Business
in Exclusive from our news room , on 2008-12-29
Although the Taliban is hardly out of business in Afghanistan they no longer rule the roost as they previously did.
The efforts of United States and Coalition forces have broken the Taliban's ability to be everywhere at once in Afghanistan and to force people to obey their Islamic religious...
DHL continues its new investments in Asia
in Supplychainer, on 2008-12-29
DHL is reducing the size of its activities in North America (Read the post: DHL ends its partnership with the American drugstore ) but apparently the investment level is still up in Asia .
According to StarBiz , DHL is offering more economical options for its customers in the current chal...
Ryder System makes a new logistics acquisition
in Supplychainer, on 2008-12-27
Ryder System, Inc. , a supply chain, warehousing and transportation management solutions provider, announced last week that it has completed the previously announced acquisition of substantially all the assets of Transpacific Container Terminal Ltd. (TCTL) and CRSA Logistics Ltd. (CRSA) in Cana...
Strike at Hong Kong's Airport Delays Flights
in Wandalust, on 2008-12-27
Talk about a nightmare in the making... Ground workers at Hong Kong International Airport went on strike for three hours earlier today. The short strike disrupted schedules and delayed 83 flights, according to a report on Channel News Asia .
Why the strike? Because: The industrial action took ...
Pakistan Deploys 20,000 Troops Along Border With India
in Exclusive from our news room , on 2008-12-26
Pakistan has reportedly moved 20,000 of what are being called, "defensive troops", to its border with India.
India has held Pakistan responsible for the deadly attacks in Mumbai last month and although no threats have been issued against Pakistan by India the Pakistani Government has ...
Agility receives supply chain innovation award in Asia-Pacific
in Supplychainer, on 2008-12-25
SteelGuru reported this week that agility was awarded the prestigious Supply Chain Innovation Award at the Supply Chain Asia Awards function in Shanghai recently.
At a ceremony attended by 350 leading logistics industry professionals, Agility bagged the highlight award of the evening, beating...
Economic forecasts - dark days ahead
in Sox First, on 2008-12-22
How bad is the meltdown? There are dire predictions from Miguel Angel Fernandez Ordonez, the Governor of the Bank of Spain. He says it's the worst since the Great Depression of 1929. "The lack of confidence is total. The inter-bank (lending) market is not functioning and this is gener...
Pixsta Visual Search & Browse Technology
in Wangtam, on 2008-12-20
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• Arena Asia | Asia's International Business Community
• Get feedback with Backboard
• T-Mobile G2 coming on January 26th '09
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• 丁磊对话蒙代尔谈企业应对金融危机
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Morgan Stanley's Asia PE Chief Gets Axed
in China Venture News, on 2008-12-20
PE Hub is reporting that Jonathan Mandel, the managing director of Morgan Stanley's Hong Kong-based Asia Pacific private equity banking team, was "let go" as part of a round of layoffs announced last month.
According to PE HUb, "Mandel's fast departure from his new pos...
Madoff Scandal Rocks Hedge Funds Globally
in The Hedge Funds Weblog, on 2008-12-15
Julie Scuderi writes about the Madoff scandal and the investors that were burned are coming forward in droves, including Spanish bank Santander, French bank BNP Paribas, Fairfield Greenwich Group, Tremont Capital Management and Maxam Capital Management. More on those hedge funds here at He...
Plenty of Tour Pain Ahead
in Eagle Par Birdie, on 2008-12-12
I've said it once and I'll say it again: 2009 and beyond will be very difficult years for professional golf tours around the world.
I will offer this prediction: the Asian tours will fare better than either the PGA or European PGA Tours and because of that, the LPGA, which plays a numb...
Alex Soldier Jewelry
in The Jewelry Weblog, on 2008-12-12
Fine Gold and Platinum Wedding Rings
alex Soldier is a pseudonym for Alexei Soldatov - who was born on a threshold of two continents, Europe and Asia, in the Ural Mountains region, city of Perm. This region is known for its abundant natural resources such as gold. Alex Soldier gives life to...
When supply chain makes two enemies good friends
in Supplychainer, on 2008-12-10
One very interesting article I saw recently in Herald Tribune which has been highlighted by a number of blogs is one which talks about the dynamics of automotive supply chain (You can read the article here )
The basic takeaway I had from that was the following: Even though Asian companies lik...
Apparel company adopts PLM and SCM together
in Supplychainer, on 2008-11-27
Integrating SCM applications with PLM systems is one of the areas that has become popular these days in certain industries especially consumer goods and apparel. As an example, I can refer to this story by Market Watch:
Phillips-Van Heusen Corporation, the apparel industry giant, is enhancing ...
Going Broke Going For Broke
in Eagle Par Birdie, on 2008-11-22
Artist's View of San Antonio Hill Country Resort Courtesy: JW Marriott
You know times are bad when even the casino corporations are losing billions. How far behind can golf resorts be?
The Las Vegas Sands Corporation is halting a 13 billion dollar project in Macau , the gambling capita...
3D Camera? FujiFilm have you covered!
in Digital Shot, on 2008-11-21
Do you remember way back when you were a kid, that occasionally in magazines you'd have a "WOW 3D IMAGE" thing, made viewable by wearing some tacky red and green glasses? It was always pretty lame when the effect actually came off....mainly because of the lack of colours!
Thankful...
Korn/Ferry International Establishes Global Supply Chain Center of Expertise in China
in Supplychainer, on 2008-11-17
Talent management company Korn /Ferry International is creating a new Global Supply Chain Center of Expertise (COE) based in Shanghai, SDCE reported.
Bill Fello will lead this dedicated practice, which will focus on integrated supply chain management and will advise clients on a range of ...
Pomellato Jewelry
in The Jewelry Weblog, on 2008-11-14
Italian Luxury Jewelry Brand
Pomellato Jewelry is luxe all the way. Earthy gemstones find harmony in white gold settings, sprinkled with a smattering of diamonds. Quality craftsmanship has helped make a name for the 41-year-old company, as has its fondness for color, and the ability to mix ston...
Recession: the worst is yet to come
in Sox First, on 2008-11-13
Any hope of the Paulson bailout or the China stimulus package saving the world has faded with news that Germany has officially entered a recession. Germany is the driver of the European economy so the ripple effects will be massive. Add to that the forecast from the OECD that Japan, Europe ...
