The China Cleantech Business Forum
July 7-8 2009, Shangri-La Kerry Centre Hotel, Beijing, China www.cleantechbusinessforum.com
China’s Cleantech industry stands on the advent of a new era, standing at the forefront of global issues and attracting a whole new level of interest and attention. However, penetrating this partly untapped Chinese market will require both a sound knowledge of current and future Chinese policies and an intricate understanding of the competitive landscape in China.
The China Cleantech Business Forum provides a unique opportunity for companies and investors to engage with each other in anticipation of China’s Cleantech unprecedented growth. Panels and discussions featuring government officials and executives, from major players in this booming industry, will offer insights into the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.
The Inaugural Singapore Asia Pacific Entrepreneurship Awards
July 9 2009, Singapore www.enterpriseasia.sg
The Asia Pacific Entrepreneurship Awards is a world-class awards recognizing and honouring business leaders who have shown outstanding performance and tenacity in developing successful businesses in Singapore and the region.
Organized by Enterprise Asia and supported by Singapore International Chamber of Commerce, RSM Chio Lim and Singapore Tourism Board, this Awards is accorded to the exemplary few that have shown outstanding performance in the communication of their visions, brands and strategies. Winners from APEA Singapore join a network of equally successful entrepreneurs across the region, brought together to facilitate exchanges of business opportunities, spur fair practices and induce growth in entrepreneurship.
As a regional award, all winners from respective countries will be granted free participation in the Asia Pacific Entrepreneurship Forum (APEF) in Qingdao, China.
Be a part of the awards today, APEA 2009 Singapore Nominations are now open!
The Regional CEO Summit is the foremost gathering of Leaders from the business world. The global economic crisis is once again testing the resolve of the CEOs in bringing together their team to continue to look for opportunities of growth, mitigate risk and achieve the goals that have been set. CEOs have to learn to balance different objectives and make the tough decisions that other senior executives can walk away from.
This program is designed to provide global insights into the recovery cycle of the economy, compare key benchmarks, share valuable lessons and develop new concepts shaping the next and new economic cycle. Now more than ever, CEOs need to network with peers and be informed on the current innovations and developments to make more prudent decisions.
Global RiskTech Congress (GRC09),Risk & Security Technology Frontier – Raising Security Standards & Combating Cyber Threats Globally.
An exclusive B2B platform addressing risk & security issues for both the government & corporate sector, endorsed by Ministry of Science, Technology & Innovation, Malaysia. Over two days, attendees will be exposed to leading edge technology, strategies and best practices to mitigate risk & security factors through case study presentations by world renowned practitioners at the multi-stream conferences and network with global solutions & service providers at the international tradeshow taking place at this world class congress. Visit www.comfori.com/risktech for more details.
IFN Asia Forum
August 3-5 2009, Mandarin Oriental Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia www.ifnforums.com
Now in its fourth year, the IFN 2009 Issuers & Investors Asia Forum (formerly known as the MIF Forum) will be held from the 3rd to the 5th August at the Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur.
The name change this year is to reflect the growing importance of Islamic finance, against a global backdrop of socially responsible investing, in countries all over Asia. The inaugural forum, which took place in 2006, received an excellent response from the global Islamic finance industry. Since then, with over 1,000 delegates attending the event annually, the forum has developed into the industry’s largest and most influential gathering.
To add further value to the IFN 2009 Issuers & Investors Asia Forum, a Takaful & re-Takaful day will be held on the third day to update delegates on the latest developments in the Islamic insurance industry.
LabAsia 2009
August 11-13 2009, Putra World Trade Centre, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia www.lab-asia.com
LabAsia 2009, The 2nd International Analytical, Laboratory and Instrumentation Technology Exhibition which to be held in Putra World Trade Centre, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia from 11-13August 2009. LabAsia 2009 will showcase the latest instrumentation, technologies, products and services in all major areas of analytical sciences and laboratory services. LabAsia 2009 will be an excellent event for you to make all these contacts and source for your equipment and service provider. We welcome you allto LabAsia 2009. It is an opportunity that you should not miss.
Maharashtra Economic Development Council (MEDC) and MultiNet Worldwide announced Luxurion World ‘09, a three day soirée in Mumbai showcasing products to luxury gourmands. The venue is the Hotel Grand Hyatt and the event is slated for the 14th – 16th August ‘09.
Luxurion World ‘09 will portray India as a luxury goods producer as well as a market for luxe products. The participants of Luxurion World ‘09 are a stellar line up of the best of international and Indian luxury brands and services. It will have the best in class from the world of luxury, in categories ranging from jewellery and couture to business jets, yachts, exotic locales and antiques. The organizers have carefully selected categories to cater to everyone with a luxe appetite.
For more details log on to our website: www.luxurionworld2009.com
Or call +91 22 64403554
Meet CFOs from the largest and the fastest growing corporations in India at the 3rd Annual CFO Strategies India Forum on September 17-18, 2009 in Mumbai.
CFO Strategies India Forum is the only strategic business networking event for CFOs that brings together key decision makers, solution providers, potential investors, high-profile executives, and industry thought leaders in an interactive knowledge-sharing environment. The forum will include keynote presentations and interactive panel discussions to address the challenges faced by the industry in these difficult times.
A two day conference dedicated to social networking and social media
Key Speakers:
Bennett Porter, Head of Marketing - South East Asia, Yahoo
Lau Seng Yee, SVP, Tencent
Deep Malhotra, Senior Director, MySpace India and South East Asia.
Desmond Tan, Brand Manager, Loreal
Bambos Kaisharis, Head of Marketing, Singapore & Malaysia Nokia
Lai Kok Fung , CEO , BuzzCity
Jeffrey Seah, CEO – South East Asia, Starcom MediaVest Group
Plus many more
Early Booking Discount Ends 21st Aug 09 + plus an Extra 15% Discount
Leaders In India Business Forum 2009
October 8-10 2009, Mumbai, India www.leaders-india.com
Leaders In India Business Forum 2009 is an extension of the world’s largest and most respected series of global leadership events, with speakers most recently including Kofi Annan, Philip Kotler, Stephen Covey, Richard Branson and Steve Forbes.
Organised by Informa, the owners of information super-brands including Lloyd’s List, Taylor & Francis, Datamonitor and global mega-events that include the Monaco Yacht Show, Cityscape and 3GSM, Leaders In India will take place in Mumbai from 8th to 10th October 2009, and is expected to be India’s largest and richest business gathering with leaders such as Donald Trump Jr., Steve Forbes, Tom Peters, Shashi Tharoor among many others.
The event will also host the IIBAAs (Indo-International Business Achievement Awards), the most coveted new awards for the country’s business leadership
To learn more about Leaders in India, visit www.leaders-india.com.
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Vietnam Stimulus Raises Red Flags
Economists fear Vietnam's resilient economy masks serious problems, as loose state-directed lending risks pushing Vietnam into a new speculative bubble.
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 22:37:49 EDT
U.S. Launches South Afghan Offensive
The U.S. military launched a major operation in southern Afghanistan, an early test of the Obama administration's new strategy for beating back the resurgent Taliban.
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 23:04:32 EDT
Nikkei Edges Up; Rio, BHP Climb
Asian shares were higher Thursday, with Rio Tinto and BHP climbing in Australia on a report China had backed down over iron ore price cuts. The Nikkei rose 0.1%.
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 22:35:42 EDT
Australia Trade Deficit Widens
Australia posted its largest trade deficit since July 2008 in May as export receipts remained in freefall as the global economic slowdown cuts demand for commodities.
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 23:04:32 EDT
Car Makers See End to Sales Slide
Ford and Toyota signaled a bottom to the long decline in U.S. auto sales, which fell 28% in June, marking the year's smallest monthly drop.
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 23:04:32 EDT
Shinsei, Aozora Tie Knot
Shinsei and Aozora agreed to a $5.9 billion merger and vowed to eschew the types of risky overseas investments that wiped out their profits last fiscal year.
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 22:37:49 EDT
Nomura to Buy NikkoCiti Trust
Nomura has reached an agreement to buy Citigroup's Japanese trust banking unit for about $197.3 million.
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 22:37:49 EDT
Protesters March in Hong Kong
Thousands of Hong Kong residents took to the streets to push for democratic rights amid a slumping economy and rising unemployment on the 12th anniversary of the former British colony's return to Chinese rule.
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 22:45:39 EDT
ANA Plans $1.9 Billion Share Issue
All Nippon Airways will issue new shares that could be worth up to $1.9 billion as it seeks to cope with faltering air travel demand in the global economic slowdown.
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 22:37:49 EDT
Chinalco Confirms Rio Take Up
Chinalco took up all of its allocation of rights in Rio Tinto's $15.2 billion raising and will maintain its position as the miner's biggest shareholder.
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 22:04:46 EDT