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Short Film from Tourism Australia on YouTube

Posted on October 30, 2013 | No Comments
Tourism Australia has released a short film entitled ‘Be Changed’ via YouTube. It aims to inspire young international travellers and encourage them to embark on their own journey of discovery in Australia. ‘Be Changed’ was created by Infinity Squared and features a poem that was...
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World’s Largest Disney Store in Shanghai, China

Posted on October 25, 2013 | No Comments
The Walt Disney Company China, today (Oct. 25) announced plans to build the company’s first, and the world’s largest Disney Store in Lujiazui in Shanghai. Marking the occasion was the official signing ceremony between Mr. Stanley Cheung, Executive Vice President and Managing Director, The Walt...
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Coca-Cola’s New Production Facility in China

Posted on October 25, 2013 | No Comments
Muhtar Kent, chairman and chief executive officer of The Coca-Cola Company, inaugurated Thursday Coca-Cola China’s 43rd plant in China and its first in Shijiazhuang, Hebei. The new plant represents a US$106 million (RMB 650 million) investment and is part of a greater three-year, US$4 billion...
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Toyota Boshoku Joins Hands with Relan in India

Posted on October 24, 2013 | No Comments
Toyota Boshoku Corporation, a leading manufacturer of automotive interior systems, announced today, Oct. 24, that it has reached an agreement to establish a joint sales venture with Relan Group of Industries, an automotive components supplier that makes seats and other components in India. With the...
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World Capital Markets Symposium in Kuala Lumpur

Posted on October 23, 2013 | No Comments
Global thought leaders gathered Tuesday at the World Capital Markets Symposium (WCMS), organised by the Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) in conjunction with its 20th anniversary. At the opening session, Malaysian Prime Minister Dato’ Sri Najib Razak (pictured above) delivered a keynote address to more than...
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Sydney Opera House Celebrates 40th Birthday

Posted on October 21, 2013 | No Comments
Australia’s well-known building, Sydney Opera House, today celebrated 40 years with an official Happy Birthday spectacular set on beautiful Sydney Harbour. The free, public event featured 40 lifeguards from Surf Life Saving NSW arriving by flotilla, as well as performances by the Royal Australian Navy...
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How to Enjoy the Love Day on Karva Chauth

Posted on October 21, 2013 | No Comments
In India, Karva Chauth festival is observed by Hindu women for longer life of their husbands or lovers. While this year’s Karva Chauth comes Tuesday, Oct. 22, jewellery companies are offering platinum jewellery as a gift to celebrate love an affection. Joyalukkas Group, for example,...
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Stan Lee’s Indian Superhero Chakra on Cartoon Network

Posted on October 16, 2013 | No Comments
Cartoon Network, Graphic India and POW! Entertainment have announced today a partnership that will bring to life Stan Lee’s first ever Indian superhero. The legendary writer is the co-creator of the world’s most popular superheroes including Spider-Man, X-Men, Fantastic Four, Iron Man, Hulk, The Avengers,...
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New Design Awards at the Canton Fair

Posted on October 14, 2013 | No Comments
Now, with the introduction of the new Canton Fair Design Awards (CF Awards), China’s leading trade show is being positioned from “Made in China” to “Created in China.” Covering five categories – electronic appliances, building materials, hardware tools, daily necessities, home decor and gardening, and...
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Is Fiji the Happiest Place on Earth?

Posted on October 10, 2013 | No Comments
Is Fiji the happiest place on earth? Yes, if you believe in a new campaign of Tourism Fiji. Today in Los Angeles, Tourism Fiji unveils new branding and advertising that positions Fiji as the happiest place on earth. This is the culmination of a new...
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RMN Company Unveils Top Entertainment Stars

Posted on October 7, 2013 | No Comments
Leading integrated technology media and entertainment company, RMN Company, today unveiled its entertainment character IPs (intellectual properties), which are getting extremely popular all across the world. Created by RMN Company’s CEO Rakesh Raman, these IPs are now hosted on a new website named RMN Stars....
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Virat Kohli Is the New Face of Adidas Cricket

Posted on October 4, 2013 | No Comments
Indian cricketer Virat Kohli was introduced by Adidas at the Talkatora Stadium today as the new brand ambassador. Speaking at the event, Virat said, “I am all in with Adidas! I have always been a big fan of the brand and their amazing products. I’m...
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