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Globe Telecom & Grameenphone And WING Cambodia Sharing Case Studies At M-Commerce World Summit 2010

Symphony — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 06:41:15 +0000

Singapore (January 22, 2010) /ChinaNewswire.com/ — Mr Paolo Baltao, G-Xchange, Inc.'s Product Group and International Remittance & Banking Business Development Head of Globe Telecom, Philippines, Mr Delwar Hossain Azad, Head, Financial Services of Grameenphone, Bangladesh and Anthony Perkins, Head of Technology of WING, Cambodia will be sharing their success stories in launching Mobile Remittance/Mobile Money Transfer & Microfinance Services at M-Commerce World Summit 2010 which will be held from 16 to 19 March 2010 in Singapore.

The theme of this summit is to discuss strategies in developing the best business model and new business partnership in delivering mobile financial services to the mass market.

Highly-regarded speakers representing the mobile operators, banks, mobile transfer networks, mWallets and "interoperability hubs", handset manufacturers, technology and equipment providers will share their latest efforts in launching m-commerce services and the key challenges facing them at this summit.

Mr Paolo Baltao, G-Xchange, Inc.'s Product Group and International Remittance & Banking Business Development Head of Globe Telecom, Philippines, Mr Delwar Hossain Azad, Head, Financial Services of Grameenphone, Bangladesh and Anthony Perkins, Head of Technology of WING, Cambodia will be sharing their success stories in launching Mobile Remittance/Mobile Money Transfer & Microfinance Services at this M-Commerce World Summit 2010.

Companies/organisations representing the M-Commerce Ecosystems will be speaking at this conference: Mohamed A Kazi, Channel Head-Mobile Banking, Absa Bank, South Africa; Paradorn Wichayapinyo, Marketing Manager, Advanced mPAY, Thailand; Nitin Chittal, Vice President, Retail Banking-Alternate Channels, Axis Bank, India; Frédéric Schepens, Executive Vice President, Strategic Business Development, Belgacom ICS, Belgium; Mohammad Jakirul Islam, Project Coordinator mCommerce, Citycell, Bangladesh; Thivanka Rangala, Group Chief Commercial Officer, Dialog Telekom PLC, Sri Lanka; Paolo Baltao, G-Xchange, Inc.'s Product; Group and International Remittance & Banking Business Development Head, Globe Telecom, Philippines; Delwar Hossain Azad, Head, Financial Services, Grameenphone, Bangladesh; Michael Becker, VP Mobile Strategies, iLoop Mobile, USA; Silvester Prakasam, Director (Fare Systems), Land Transport Authority, Singapore; Andrew Parker, Business Development Manager, M.Com, New Zealand; Anthony Panal Petalcorin, Senior MIS Manager, Microenterprise Access to Banking Services / Regional Manager, Mindanao, Philippines; Kate Zilla-Bâ, COO, Mondato, USA;Bharat Bhatia, Regional Director, India, SAARC and South East Asia, Motorola,India; Chakaprani GK, Director – Emerging Markets, Nokia Financial Services, Nokia, India; Matthew Talbot, Vice-President, mCommerce, Sybase 365, Singapore; Louie Stojanovski, Director of Regional Operations, Asia Pacific, Messaging LOB, Syniverse Technologies, Inc., Australia; Dan Armstrong, Managing Consultant, Takashi Mobile / Co-Founder, Rabo Mobiel B.V., The Netherlands; Arief Hamdani Gunawan, Senior Officer-Regulatory Management, Telkom Indonesia, Indonesia; Lalit Sinha, Deputy General Manager, DIT, Union Bank of India, India; Thor Hauge, Vice President, Digital Ventures, Western Union; Anthony Perkins, Head of Technology, WING, Cambodia.

There will be a pre-conference workshop on 16 March 2010 on "Mobile Marketing", Advertising and Commerce Workshop: Tools for Navigating the Industry Ecosystem – A Hands-On and In-Depth Study of Mobile Marketing Best Practices, Industry Ecosystem Structure, Players and Business Models' to be led by: Michael Becker, VP Mobile Strategies, iLoop Mobile, USA and a post-conference workshop on "How to Build and Calculate A Successful Business Case for Mobile Banking?" to be led by: Andrew Parker, Business Development Manager, M.Com, New Zealand.

The summit website is : http://www.symphonyglobal.com/index.php/event/page/m-commerce.

About Symphony Global
Symphony Global is a business media and consulting company that aims to provide the best networking platforms for global business connections.

All our events are research-driven with direct contacts with major industry stakeholders to ensure that they meet their needs and keep up to the industry trends and developments. SG Conferences offer you an unrivalled opportunity to network with your peers within your areas of business and ultimately develop the best business partnership for future business expansion. Our workshops and masterclasses provide an informative and interactive forum for developing latest techniques and skills.

Take advantage of SG services and products to keep up-to-date with the latest developments within your industry.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Contact:
Phyllis Goh, senior conference manager
Symphony Global Pte Ltd
65-6221 8119
Email: Phyllis.goh@symphonyglobal.com
http://www.symphonyglobal.com

Young Leaders Work To Ensure Tsunami-hit Aceh Is Open For Business

Global Institute For Tomorrow Co., Ltd — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 09:00:58 +0000

Working with UNDP Indonesia and Aceh Partnership for Economic Development, YLP participants aim to create a world class cocoa supply chain in Aceh.

Hong Kong, China (December 03, 2009) /ChinaNewswire.com/ — This December marks five years since the devastating tsunami of 2004 hit Southeast Asia, arguably the worst natural disaster of the century. The epicenter of the undersea quake was just 160km hundred miles off the coast of Indonesia and the resulting wave which hit thepeninsula of Aceh left more than 150,000 people dead with loss and damage estimated at more than 97% of Aceh's GDP.

Shortly after the disaster in 2005 a peace accord was signed ending protracted fighting in the province and over the last five years a remarkable outpouring of donor money, some $2-3b, has poured into Aceh in reconstruction and recovery efforts. With aid money now beginning to dry up, the most important question for Aceh is how it will sustain the dramatic economic recovery which in turn will ensure stability and prosperity after nearly 30 years of separatist strife.

This week as part of a new approach to solving difficult challenges of economic development, an international group of young corporate managers will travel to Aceh to propose improvements to the production and supply of one of the region's key commodities: Cocoa

This 13th Global Young Leaders Programme (YLP) is run by the Global Institute for Tomorrow (GIFT), and facilitated in partnership with the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) and Aceh Partnerships in Economic Development (APED). The approach taken by APED in guiding this cocoa project is a departure from conventional donor funded projects. The output is commercially oriented and aimed at creating a business enterprise that can be financially sustainable. Of the three main sectors where APED is focused–coffee, cocoa and rubber–the prospects for cocoa are particularly promising

Global demand for cocoa has been outstripping supply to the extent that prices reported this summer by Cadbury were up 30% over 2008. Unstable supply from the leading producer countries of Ghana, Ivory Coast and Indonesia has motivated buyers to not only secure cocoa beans early, but also invest in farmers to improve yields and quality. Furthermore, consumer demands for organic, fair trade and specialty products have driven exporters such as Armajaro, Olam and others to pay closer attention to traceability and supply chain operators.

All of these factors present key opportunities for Acehnese cocoa farmers, who collectively are currently producing yields and quality of beans that are dramatically below their potential.

The project is also an opportunity to think differently about the role of cocoa producers in the global supply chain for chocolate and how profits might be directed back to rural communities. Despite high end chocolate fetching upwards of $350/kg among affluent consumers, the average price paid to farmers in Indonesia currently can be as low as US$.25/kg.

YLP Programme Manager, Eric Stryson said, " For participants in Aceh, this is a lesson in global supply chains and the realities of serious imbalances along the way. By working on this real life project in Aceh, which has good potential to attract investment into the region, participants can begin to understand the complexities of business and reflect on their own processes of decision-making back in their own companies."

At the conclusion of the participants' work in Aceh, GIFT and APED have organized a business briefing session in Medan on Friday, 11th December which will bring together important stakeholders in the Acehnese Cocoa sector, including key supply chain and government operators, as well as potential investors in the new enterprise.

For cocoa producers and YLP participants alike the mutual learning that will occur in Aceh is certain to inspire new thinking and promising opportunities for the future.

GIFT is a social venture think tank which runs leadership development programmes applying business skills to social causes and linking investment to
commercial opportunities with social impact. The YLP is an immersive Executive Education programme originally launched as a commitment to the Clinton Global Initiative which uses a one of a kind approach to preparing corporate leaders for succeeding in a complex and changing world. Previous YLP projects have been based in China,India, Laos and Cambodia dealing with issues such as rural supply chains, sustainably produced forest products and scaling up of renewable energy distribution.

About GIFT: www.globalinstitutefortomorrow.com
GIFT is a social venture think tank that prepares future leaders of corporations, government and civil society to think differently about the role of
business in society and in so doing creates new investment opportunities for dynamic social enterprises in the region.

About UNDP Indonesia: http://www.undp.or.id/
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is the UN's global development network, an organization advocating for change and connecting countries to knowledge, experience and resources to help people build a better life. Its mission is to be an agent for change to promote human development and to achieve the Millennium Development Goals (MDG). UNDP Indonesia is working in four priority areas: Democratic Governance, MDG Monitoring and Advocacy, Crisis Prevention and Recovery, and Environmental Sustainability

About APED: www.aped-project.org
APED promotes economic development in Aceh by empowering the public-private partnerships associated with export clusters that enable government, the private sector, and other stakeholder to collaborate, source out opportunities and tackle limitations. The partnership's role is to generate ideas for increasing production, trade and marketing; to mobilize necessary material, financial and institutional resources; and to collaborate with other organizations to implement the plans and initiatives.

CONTACT INFORMATION

For more information about GIFT and the Global Young Leaders Programme (YLP) please contact Eric Stryson, Programme Manager at +852 3571 8124 or via email at:estryson@global-inst.com

The International PIPEs Conference to Provide the Largest Forum for Chinese Companies Interested in Going Public in the United States

China Newswire — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 02:18:28 +0000

Event to Feature Leading Experts on IPOs and Reverse Mergers

New York, U.S. (March 13, 2008) /ChinaNewswire.com/ — DealFlow Media today announced The International PIPEs Conference, taking place April 8-10, 2008 at The Grand Hyatt in Hong Kong, a three-day global event covering everything you need to know about finance and law pertaining to going public and raising capital. This year's conference focuses on China and investing in Asia-based companies.

"We're very excited about our third annual International PIPEs Conference. We're expecting about 500 attendees coming from around the globe, making this the premier event for networking opportunities with an international group of business people,” says Brett Goetschius, publisher of The PIPEs Report and President of DealFlow Media. “If you are currently doing business in China, or are contemplating it, this three-day event features technical education and a networking forum for the growing Asian marketplace."

This three-day agenda will be translated into English and Chinese. Some of the agenda topics include:

-Investing in Chinese Companies: What Every Informed Investor Should Know
-Understanding U.S. & International Investment Structures
-Unique International Opportunities for Investors
-Setting Up an Investment Company or Brokerage Business in China
-Understanding the Legal & Regulatory Framework: MOFCOM, SAFE, Regulatory Approvals, and Rules Pertaining to Offshore Transactions
-Small Business Financing Alternatives
-Update on the PIPE Market: New Rules & Recent Pricing Trends
-Alternatives to Bring a Company Public: IPOs vs. Reverse Mergers vs. SPACs
-Cambodia & Vietnam: Are These Other Opportunities Like China?
-Working with Deal Finders & Understanding Customary Finder's Fees
-Due Diligence Prior to Setting Up a Business in China

A large audience of Institutional Investors, Investment Bankers, Attorneys, International Business Development Executives, Company Management Teams from China, Representatives from International Exchanges, Investor Relations Professionals, and Chinese Venture Capital Investors will attend.

INTERNET LINKS

http://http://www.dealflowmedia.com
http://http://www.pipesconference.cn

About DealFlow Media
Celebrating our 5th anniversary, DealFlow Media provides news and information of financial markets. DealFlow Media publishes financial research and directories addressing the information needs of investment professionals worldwide. The company also produces popular investment conferences in the U.S., Europe and Asia, as well as online seminars, which provide educational and networking opportunities for finance professionals.

CONTACT INFORMATION

United States:
Eric Salvarezza
DealFlow Media
Tel: +1-516-876-8006
Email: eric@dealflowmedia.com
Web: http://www.dealflowmedia.com

China:
Gao Zhen Ying
Tel: 010-8190-9219
MP: 013901316631
Email: zhenying@dealflowmedia.com

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Gaming and Hospitality Headed For Macau

China Newswire — Fri, 09 Nov 2007 07:10:38 +0000

Macau, China (November 9, 2007) /ChinaNewswire.com/ — Gaming and Hospitality specially brought to you by marcus evans is schedule to take place on the 12th to 14th March 2008, Sands Macau Hotel. Gaming and hospitality industry in Asia is experiencing a mammoth growth. Casino gaming is an $8.8 billion industry in the Asia-Pacific region and is projected to reach $18.5 billion by 2009. Because of the positive trends in casino operations in Asia-Pacific, US casino operators are now investing heavily in the region. Macau takes the lead in this tremendous growth and has eclipsed Las Vegas as the gambling capital of the world when it surpassed its year end revenue last year.(at $ 6.9 billion ).

This spectacular growth continues with the opening of World's largest Gaming and entertainment facility, Venetian Macau at the Cotai strip. With the opening of Venetian, Macau aims to be an international destination, attract more customers, families and make them stay at the properties rather than just making a day trip to play at the casinos.

This also marks the unfolding of an era in Asian markets with MICE industry flowering to bloom. The unabating growth also brings in developments in, tourism, infrastructure and real estate, which also assume a lot of significance.

This event aims to bring together all the different hues of this industry by streamlining the conference into six meaningful tracks which addresses the needs of the gaming and hospitality professionals, brings to the fore best and innovative business practices which will help the professionals raise the bar of their own performance as well as create a self-driven organisation geared to succeed in this highly competitive market.

The conference also features a unique workshop, which addresses the needs of today’s professional with an eye for tomorrow, focusing on talent management, building employee motivation, training and addressing need of cross-cultural adaptations and assimilations for middle management and senior management personnel.

Event Structure:

Stream I Human Resource Management
Stream II Operations & Marketing
Stream III Technology
Stream IV Hospitality, Retail and Entertainment

Some of the Highlighted Key International Presentations & Distinguished Speakers:

Ambrose Cheung Co- Chief Executive Officer
Macau Studio City

Micahel Boettcher President & CEO
Storm International, Russia

Andrew MacDonald EVP- Gaming
Genting Berhad, Malaysia

Dr. David Tsubouchi Counsel
Fraser Milner Casgrain LLP
Advisor- Board of Firectors
Asia Coast Development
Former Chair
Management Board of Cabinet of the Province of Ontario

Ben Lee Chief Marketing Officer
Nagacorp, Cambodia

Llyod Nathan Executive Vice President & Managing Director
MGM MIRAGE International

Jonathan Galaviz Partner
Globalysis

Featuring world- class training on Cross Cultural Competency and Talent Management!!

Attend this special and customized training to gain valuable insights into cross cultural ethos and how to effectively manage your diverse workforce to achieve organisation's productivity, performance and profits.

Workshop conducted by Organisational Development Expert- Shi Bisset, Founding Associate, Shi Bisset & Associates

Benefits of attending this event:

•Unravelling new paradigms in the realm of gaming and hospitality functions
•Recognising best practices in human resource management for business growth.
•Formulating sound operational strategies for growth and profits.
•Establishing the best technological platform for the properties for better customer experience.
•Building and establishing marketing culture in the organisation to delight and retain the customers.
•Augmenting the role of retail, entertainment and hospitality to increase traffic and profits in your properties.
•Developing and managing infrastructure, real estate for improving accessibility and competitiveness.
•Be exposed to great opportunity of corporate publicity, networking and establishing potential business collaboration

China Hospitality News subscribers are entitled to a special 10% discount upon registering for this event with the event Official Registrar. Kindly quote 'MP-discount: China Hospitality News' and request the registration form from the contact person below.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Name: Ms. Tan Peng Pheng (Endorsement)
Tel: 00 603 2723 6614
Email: TanP@marcusevanskl.com

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Vietnam Airlines Launch New Route Connecting Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia

China Newswire — Fri, 02 Nov 2007 10:00:10 +0000

Hanoi, Vietnam (November 2, 2007) /ChinaNewswire.com/ — Since 28 October 2007, Vietnam Airlines launch three new routes connecting Hanoi(capital of Vietnam), Lang Prabang (ancient city of Laos) and Siem Reap (Angkor Wat, of Cambodia). The flight will take off at Hanoi, with stopover in Lang Prabang, arrive finally at Siem Reap, flying on daily basis every week except Tuesday and Sunday. Till now, Vietnam Airlines operate 2 routes connecting Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia, separately Ho Chi Minh City-Phnom Penh-Vientiane-Hanoi, and the new-launched route Ho Chi Minh City-Siem Reap (Angkor Wat) – Lang Prabang-Hanoi.

The launch of routes connecting Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia will definitely enlarge and promote the exchange of economic, culture and tourism, as well as maintain the position of Vietnam Airlines in this area.

Besides, Vietnam Airlines relaunch the route Hanoi to Guangzhou China, with 3 flights every week, separately on Monday, Thursday and Saturday.
Founded in 1956, Vietnam Airlines was originally known as Vietnam Civil Aviation and began flying as an independent airline soon after nationalizing Gia Lam Airport. In the ensuing more than fifty one years, Vietnam Airlines have developed, expanded and improved their service to become an airline of international standard.

In 1993, they underwent our final change in name to become Vietnam Airlines. In 1995 Vietnam Airlines Corporation was formed by Vietnam's Prime Minister. Their functions and tasks of business cover many different areas.

Currently their fleet includes 5 Boeing 777, 5 Boeing 776, 5 Airbus 321, 10 Airbus 320, 9 ATR-72 and 2 F-70, to operate 21 domestic flights to 13 cities and international flights to 22 destinations around the world, including Beijing, Bangkok, Kaohsiung, Kunming, Taipei, Hong Kong, Kuala Lumpur, Moscow, Flange, Melbourne, Osaka, Paris, Phnom Penh, Guangzhou, Tokyo, Seoul, Pusan, Singapore, Angkor Wat、Vientiane and Sydney, as well as connecting flights to Manila, L.A, and San Francisco. Vietnam Airlines have worked hard to increase our network in the last 5 years and will continue to expand and add many new international and domestic flights.

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