ZTE to post 9-month net profit of RMB 500 million – RMB 750 million; first-half profit increased 26.6% to RMB 310 million

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SHENZHEN, China. - Thursday, August 22nd 2013

ZTE Corporation ("ZTE”) (H share stock code: 0763.HK / A share stock code: 000063.SZ), a publicly-listed global provider of telecommunications equipment, network solutions and mobile devices, forecast the company will post net profit of between RMB 500 million and RMB 750 million in the first nine months of 2013, rebounding from a loss in the same period a year earlier.

The turnaround in ZTE’s financial performance this year was achieved on the back of improved gross profit margins and stringent cost controls. In ZTE’s first-half results announcement released today, the company reported net profit attributable to shareholders of the listed company of RMB 310 million, a year-on-year increase of 26.6%. Basic earnings per share amounted to RMB 0.09. Revenue decreased ... Read more »

MCLEAN, Va. - Thursday, August 22nd 2013 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE) Created for the luxury traveler, Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts and Conrad Hotels & Resorts announced the launch of individual magazines available both in-room and online, each with a distinct voice and point of view offering inspiring design, arts, culinary, style and travel content from preeminent lifestyle writers.

"These exciting new magazines not only extend our voice in the luxury space, but also allow us to provide relevant lifestyle content through the unique lens of our Waldorf Astoria and Conrad brands,” says John T.A. Vanderslice, global head, luxury and lifestyle brands, Hilton Worldwide. "The debut of these beautifully curated magazines reinforces the exceptional experiences awaiting each guest when they arrive at one of our nearly 50 luxury properties around the world.”

The Waldorf Astoria Magazine focuses on the iconic brand’s inspirational environments and unforgettable ... Read more »

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ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Thursday, August 22nd 2013

The Education Department at the Human Resources Directorate General at Abu Dhabi Police discussed means to boost cooperation with the Paris Sorbonne University - Abu Dhabi, particularly with respect to the various distinguished disciplines provided by the University that can be leveraged in police work.

Lt. Colonel Khalid Abdullah Al Khouri, Head of the Education Department had met in his office Dr. Fatima Al Shamsi, Deputy Vice Chancellor of Administrative Affairs at the University. Discussions touched on the various disciplines available at the university, which can serve the strategic efforts of the Abu Dhabi Police GHQ to develop police work. Moreover, the Paris Sorbonne University - Abu Dhabi lauded the cooperation with Abu Dhabi Police with respect to University undergraduate advanced courses.

At the end of the meeting, head of the delegation expressed appreciation for the warm w ... Read more »

SEAL BEACH, Calif - Thursday, August 22nd 2013 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE) Amonix Inc., the leading designer and manufacturer of concentrator photovoltaic (CPV) solar power systems, announced today that it has achieved a National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) efficiency rating of 35.9% under recently adopted CPV IEC test conditions of 1000 W/m2 and 25°C cell temperature. Data for the rating was generated by an Amonix module under outdoor test at NREL from late February to April of this year.

The result is the highest ever independently rated module efficiency for any PV technology and is the first time NREL quantified the rating for a concentrator module with the cells at 25°C instead of at operating temperature. Amonix worked with NREL to help mature this measurement process. The result continues Amonix’s history of leading the world in solar module efficiency, setting a module efficiency record of 34.9% at CSOC (concentrator standard operating conditions) in Apri ... Read more »

Will deliver nursecall system to Hospital Sirio Libanês

SAO PAULO, Brazil - Thursday, August 22nd 2013 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Ascom’s partner in Brazil, Eritel Telecom Ltda. has signed a very important contract with Hospital Sírio Libanês (HSL) in Sao Paulo. The hospital will double its patient capacity, and Eritel will supply Ascom nursecall equipment for the new buildings.

With a growing demand for superior healthcare, HSL recently decided to double its capacity with two more towers for 350 new patient beds to be ready in 2013/14.

After a thorough analysis including internal research with nurses, doctors and operational staff, HSL finally selected Ascom teleCARE IP as the winner. Ascom’s Brazilian partner Eritel has played a very important role in securing the order.

The key reasons for the decision are the use of the same LAN infrastructure, traceability of staff with ID RFID Mifare Classic, error monitoring in any point of the system, op ... Read more »

TOKYO - Thursday, August 22nd 2013 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Toshiba Corporation today announced that two of its production facilities have won major awards in the Japan Management Association GOOD FACTORY AWARDs 2013. Yokkaichi Operations, the company’s development and mass-production base for NAND flash memory, was selected for a Factory Management Award, and Toshiba Information Equipment Hangzhou (TIH), the company’s development and mass-production base for value-added notebook PCs, received a Manufacturing Innovation Award.

The GOOD FACTORY AWARDs was founded by JMA in 2011 as part of its efforts to promote the monodukuri (manufacturing) potential of Japan’s manufacturing sector. The awards focus on and recognize excellence in different aspects of factory operations, from process innovation through to corporate social responsibility in manufacturing. The winners are seen as models and benchmarks for Japanese manufacturing industry.

The Factory Management ... Read more »

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, - Thursday, August 22nd 2013 [ME NewsWire]

The 1st Annual AUA Middle East Urology Summit being held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates on 5-6 September 2013 in partnership with the American Urological Association (AUA), Pan Arab Continence Society (PACS) and the support of the Cleveland Clinic. AUA has a long history of friendship and collaboration with urologists in the Middle East and has been working with national and multi-national urological societies in the region.

Designed for practicing urologists, urologists-in-training and allied health professionals who are involved with urology, the Middle East Urology Summit has assembled a list of absolutely distinguished local and international faculty, many of whom are involved in cutting edge research in their fields. This summit will bring you an intensive and exciting scientific program packed with highlights of the latest advances and treatment in Urology as presented at the AUA's 2013 Annual M ... Read more »

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Wednesday, August 21st 2013 [ME NewsWire]

The Police Follow-up Department at the General Secretariat of the Office of H.H Deputy Prime Minister & Minister of Interior inaugurated the Federal Traffic Points Program Bureau at the Emirates Driving Company in Al Khrair area in Al Ain.

Colonel Mohammad Suhail Al Rashidi, Acting Director of the Al Ain Police Directorate indicated that the Bureau was established in cooperation and coordination with the Emirates Driving Company. This aims to provide better services to motorists and traffic offenders by facilitating their enrollment in the Federal Traffic Points Program and attend awareness lectures.

"The traffic program serves to educate offenders to respect traffic laws; to instill the culture of self-control; develop driving skills; and promote traffic awareness among community members. This would contribute to curb traffic accidents through training programs, and reduce recurrence o ... Read more »