[By NBC-1TV H. J Yook]Citibank Korea Inc.(CEO Yung-Ku Ha, www.citibank.co.kr) announced the launch of ‘Citi One World Avenue’, an exclusive service which gives customers unprecedented access to the latest in high fashion from the best brand names in the world at fantastic prices. ‘Citi One World Avenue’ is a one-of-a-kind partnership between Citi cards, Korea and One World Avenue which is an online shopping destination for fashion and luxury goods. This partnership will revolutionize global shopping by offering the Citi cards customer total price transparency, impeccable customer service and d
[By NBC-1TV H. J Yook]Gaikindo(The Association of Indonesia Automotive Industry) is busy firming preparations for the Indonesia International Motor Show (IIMS) 2013, to be held for 11 days from 19 - 29 September, with a theme of “Smart Vehicle Mobility”. Collaborating with organizer Dyandra Promosindo, the Committee is engaged in carrying out a number of improvements for a better and more dynamic exhibition this year. “IIMS is the benchmark for the country's automotive industry. Therefore, Gaikindo hopes the exhibition can be organized to show the world how advanced our automotive industry is,
[By NBC-1TV H. J Yook]Scientists at A*STAR's Genome Institute of Singapore (GIS) and the Max Planck Institute for Molecular Genetics (MPIMG) in Berlin (Germany) have discovered a molecular network in human embryonic stem cells (hESCs) that integrates cell communication signals to keep the cell in its stem cell state. These findings were reported in the June 2013 issue of Molecular Cell. Human embryonic stem cells have the remarkable property that they can form all human cell types. Scientists around the world study these cells to be able to use them for medical applications in the future. Many
[By NBC-1TV H. J Yook]GT Advanced Technologies (Nasdaq:GTAT), today introduced its new SiClone™100 silicon carbide (SiC) production furnace. The SiClone100 uses a sublimation growth technique capable of producing high quality semiconducting bulk SiC crystal that can be finished into wafers up to 100 millimeters in diameter. In its initial offering, the SiClone100 is targeted at customers that have developed their own hot zone, qualified a bulk crystal production recipe and are looking to begin volume production. “GT‘s new SiClone100 furnace addresses the need in the power electronics industry
[By NBC-1TV H. J Yook]ZMD AG (ZMDI), a Dresden-based semiconductor company that specializes in enabling energy-efficient solutions, today announces the product release of a fully configurable true-digital, high-performance PWM controller IC for non-isolated, step-down DC/DC point-of-load (POL) supplies. The ZSPM1005 operates in a single-phase and single-rail configuration. As a global supplier of analog and mixed-signal solutions for automotive, industrial, medical, information technology and consumer applications, ZMDI is following its roadmap for smart power management by adding another ZSPM
[By NBC-1TV H. J Yook]The NASDAQ OMX Group (Nasdaq:NDAQ) and Borsa Istanbul have signed a partnership agreement today, which aims to expand Borsa Istanbul‘s global presence, while substantially strengthening Istanbul’s position as a regional hub for capital markets. Borsa Istanbul will integrate and operate NASDAQ OMX's suite of world-class market technologies for trading, clearing, market surveillance and risk management, covering all asset classes including energy contracts. Further, the two companies will actively collaborate in the region. This strategic partnership points to a long-term c
[By NBC-1TV H. J Yook]Medical training simulator specializing company BT Inc.(CEO Yang Seung Jin/Park Yong Ki, www.btinc.co.kr) attended the ‘INACSL 2013 (International Nursing Association for Clinical Simulation and Learning) held from June 12th to 15th, in Las Vegas, USA. INACSL meets its 12th year in 2013. INACSL is an educational meeting where over 1,500 clinical nursing representatives from 20 countries worldwide gather to promote the development of clinical research, lay foundation for nursing educational learning environment, and perform clinical research simulations similar to real sit
[By NBC-1TV H. J Yook]SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA--(Marketwired - July 2, 2013) - Xirrus®, the leader in high-performance wireless networks, today announced that the Australian Turf Club has deployed Xirrus Wireless Arrays to provide its 500,000 annual race-goers with a fast and dependable Wi-Fi experience at Rosehill Gardens and Royal Randwick. The Australian Turf Club is recognised as one of the world's most desirable destinations for thoroughbred racing, events and hospitality. It delivers the very best in Australian racing week in week out, through its world-class venues. Rohan Sawyer, General Manag
[By NBC-1TV H. J Yook]GM Korea Company announced today that it sold 70,237 vehicles in June, including 10,161 vehicles in the domestic market and 60,076 complete vehicles in export markets. This was an increase of 2.7 percent from the 68,359 units sold in the previous month. GM Korea’s sales in Korea were down 14 percent from 11,810 units sold in May. June sales of the Chevrolet Orlando ALV (Active Life Vehicle) totaled 1,149 units, an increase of 2 percent from May and the fourth consecutive month that domestic sales of the model exceeded 1,000 units. The Chevrolet Cruze, which includes the n
[By NBC-1TV H. J Yook]The NASDAQ OMX Group, Inc. (Nasdaq:NDAQ) today announced the completion of its acquisition of the eSpeed platform, which operates a fully executable central limit order book for electronic trading in benchmark U.S. Treasuries, one of the largest and most liquid cash markets in the world. The eSpeed platform will be integrated into the NASDAQ OMX Transaction Services business to better serve dealers in the over-the-counter market and meet the growing demand for diverse instruments on an independent market. U.S. Treasury data products will be integrated into NASDAQ OMX Glob