Archive for December, 2008

Year-ender: RI, Palestine move toward concrete cooperation

Wednesday, December 31st, 2008 The year 2008 is about to end, and there is not even a slightest hint that a Palestine state will enjoy full independence as promised in the US-sponsored Annapolis Conference held in November 2007.

American Greetings Corp to acquire Recycled Paper Greetings

Wednesday, December 31st, 2008 AsiaNet) - The American Greetings Corporation (NYSE: AM) today announced it had reached an agreement to acquire Recycled Paper Greetings, Inc.

Imugene, Merial set up Strategic Alliance

Wednesday, December 31st, 2008 AsiaNet) - Merial to develop vaccine candidates from Imugene's portfolio through to commercial sales.

Hudson Highland Group amends Wells Fargo credit facility

Wednesday, December 31st, 2008 AsiaNet) - The Hudson Highland Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: HHGP), one of the world's leading providers of permanent recruitment, contract professionals and talent management solutions, today amended its $75 million senior secured credit facility with Wells Fargo Foothill.

South Korea buys Indonesian aircraft for coastguard

Wednesday, December 31st, 2008 South Korea has signed a 90-million-dollar deal with Indonesia to buy four transport planes for the coastguard, officials said Tuesday.

Islamic mass organizations to send humanitarian aid to Palestine

Wednesday, December 31st, 2008 Indonesian Islamic mass organizations will immediately send humanitarian aid to Palestine whose people are suffering by the brutal Israeli military attacks, a spokesman said.

KPK to supervise management of foundations

Wednesday, December 31st, 2008 The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) will supervise the management of some foundations in ministries and government agencies in a bid to prevent the state from incurring possible losses.

Punishment imposed on 116 religious ministry officials

Wednesday, December 31st, 2008 Punishment was imposed on some 116 officials at the Religious Ministry, most of whom were found guilty of misusing their powers.

Quake strikes off Indonesia`s Sumatra island: seismologists

Wednesday, December 31st, 2008 A 5.9-magnitude quake hit off the Indonesian island of Sumatra early Wednesday, seismologists said, but there were no immediate reports of damage or injuries, and no tsunami warning was issued.

Malaysia seeks Indonesia`s help against military-style pirates

Wednesday, December 31st, 2008  Malaysia has sought Indonesia's help to crack down on pirates in military-style uniforms who have been menacing fishing boats in the southern Malacca Strait, a senior police official said Tuesday.