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BANGKOK -(Dow Jones)- General Electric Co. (GE) hopes to get a license to operate in Myanmar by the end of this yearas it sees long-term business opportunities in the Southeast Asian nation, Chief Executive of GE ASEAN Stuart Dean saidThursday.

The company is looking to provide power generator equipment to the country and is currently in talks with the Myanmargovernment to supply portable gas turbines, Dean told reporters on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum for EastAsia in Bangkok.

Dean said he hopes talks with the government will conclude by the fourth quarter.

-By Payungsak Wiriyabunditkul, Dow Jones Newswires; 662-690-4200; payungsak.wiriyabunditkul@dowjones.com

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Shell Executives' Comments Confirm the Validity of Carbon Sciences' Business Opportunity - Yahoo Finance

SANTA BARBARA, CA--(Marketwire -05/14/12)- Carbon Sciences Inc. (OTC.BB: CABN), the developer of a breakthrough technology to make transportation fuels, hydrogen and other valuable products from natural gas, today responded to comments made by key Royal Dutch Shell executives about the future role of natural gas and the importance of catalyst technology.

In an exclusive interview published by Oil & Gas Middle East on May 8, Wael Sawan, the new man at the top for Shell in Qatar, commented on energy demand and the role of natural gas, "At Shell, we believe global energy demand is likely to double in the first half of this century. This demand will be driven by a rising global population, which has just reached 7 billion on its way to over 9 billion by 2050, and by strong growth in the emerging economies. To keep pace with demand, the world will need to invest in excess of $1 trillion per year globally in the total energy supply chain."

Mr. Sawan continued, "While renewables are expected to play a growing part of the overall energy mix, fossil fuels will still represent over 60% of the total by 2050. At the same time, the world must manage its CO2 emissions to avoid the worst consequences of climate change. Under these circumstances, the case for natural gas is clear."

New technology will play a significant role in the use of natural gas. Shell's chief executive Peter Voser recently disclosed that the company had already learned from the experience of building the world's largest gas-to-liquids (GTL) plant in Qatar, and has developed a new generation of catalysts which will be able to build more compact and less expensive GTL plants in future.

Responding to these comments, Byron Elton, CEO of Carbon Sciences, stated, "We have great respect for Shell as a leader in the natural gas industry. The views expressed by their key executives confirm the validity of our business opportunity. We believe that Carbon Sciences' breakthrough technology can play a meaningful role in transforming clean, abundant and affordable natural gas into the useful products so desperately needed throughout the world today."

About Carbon Sciences Inc.

Innovating at the forefront of chemical engineering, Carbon Sciences is developing a breakthrough technology to make cleaner and greener transportation fuels, hydrogen and other valuable products from natural gas. Our highly scalable, clean-tech process will enable the world to reduce its dependence on petroleum by transforming abundant and affordable natural gas into gasoline, diesel and jet fuel, and other products, such as hydrogen, methanol, pharmaceuticals, solvents, fertilizers, pesticides and plastics. The key to this process is a breakthrough catalyst that can reduce the cost of reforming natural gas into synthetic gas (syngas), the most costly step in making products from natural gas. To learn more about Carbon Sciences' breakthrough technology, please visit www.carbonsciences.com and follow us Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/carbonsciences.

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Optimism, Opportunity Unite Women Owned Businesses at Dell India 2012 Event - Marketwatch

NEW DELHI, May 31, 2012 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- --Tweet this: India-based women entrepreneurs expect 90 percent business growth in next 5 years according to new Dell study #DWEN http://dell.to/LgoEDm

According to a new study commissioned by Dell, the ideal country to be in if you're a woman starting a business in 2012 could well be India, the location of its upcoming Dell Women's Entrepreneur Network (DWEN) event taking place in New Delhi, June 17-19, 2012.

At the event, Dell will be releasing the results of its Women's Global Entrepreneurship Study, examining indicators of business confidence among women entrepreneurs in different countries, along with their motivations, financing options and sources of support.

Early results show tremendous optimism on the part of women entrepreneurs in India. When asked about expectations for business growth, women entrepreneurs in India anticipate an average of 90 percent growth over the next five years. When you consider that India has a projected GDP growth rate of 8.2 percent in 2011-2012, according to the Indian Economic Outlook Report, women entrepreneurs in India have good reason to be feeling bullish.

Previous DWEN events in Shanghai (2010) and Rio de Janeiro (2011) brought together female global entrepreneurs to share best practices, build business opportunities and celebrate female influence in the global economy. Together, DWEN members and Dell chose India for this exclusive event because of its role as one of the largest emerging markets, as well as its influence on the world of technology.

Host Moira Forbes, publisher of Forbes Woman, will lead the two-day event around the theme "Innovation through Collaboration." The agenda is structured as an exchange of ideas between female founders, CEOs, innovative leaders, business icons, experts and thought leaders who run businesses in top markets. With speakers representing Canada, the United States, Brazil, China, Japan, Australia, India, the United Kingdom, France and Germany, the Dell Women's Entrepreneur Network will address topics such as doing business in India, social entrepreneurship and strategic giving, sustainability, customer engagement, social media strategy, going global, and more. Speakers include:

-- Susan Feldman, Co-founder and Chief Merchandising Officer, One Kings Lane

-- Carley Roney, Co-founder and Editor in Chief, XO Group, Inc.

-- Lola Ogunnaike, Today Show Contributor

-- Martina Sandrock, General Manager, Iglo GmbH

-- Jane Silber, CEO, Canonical

-- Carolyn S. Miles, President and CEO, Save the Children

-- Shoba Purushothaman, Founder, Training Ventures Ltd. & Founder, The NewsMarket

-- Aishwarya and Amruda Nair of The Leela Group

-- Kay Koplovitz, Chairman & CEO, Koplovitz & Co., Chairman, Springboard Enterprises

-- Frederique Clavel, President, Federation Pionnieres

-- Tara Hunt, CEO and Co-founder, Buyosphere

-- Sarah Prevette, Founder, Sprouter and BetaKit

-- Danae Ringelmann, Co-founder, IndieGoGo

-- Ameera Shah, Managing Director and CEO, Metropolis Healthcare Ltd.

-- Lakshmi Pratury, Host and Curator, The INK Conference

-- Michele Caminos, Managing Vice President, Gartner

-- Terri McCullough, Executive Director, Tory Burch Foundation

"Women are playing increasingly important roles in leadership and we're seeing some of the most exciting global growth coming from female-led companies," said Forbes. "I recently traveled to Asia for the inaugural Forbes Forum: Asia's Power Business Women and saw first-hand how the region's female business leaders and entrepreneurs are changing the face of business and India is at the forefront of this phenomenon."

Dell Women's Global Entrepreneurship Study, Key Findings:

The agenda for the event will be supported by data uncovered as part of the Dell Women's Global Entrepreneurship Study, which highlights positive growth trends for female entrepreneurs in India including:

-- Business is Booming: 71 percent of female entrepreneurs in India say their business is very successful, and eight in 10 female entrepreneurs in India say they are hiring.

-- Opportunity for Technology: 74 percent of female entrepreneurs in India say their technology needs are getting more complex.

-- Don't Quit Your Day Job: 90 percent of female entrepreneurs in India started their business while maintaining their day job.

-- Positive Social Impact is Important: 85 percent of female entrepreneurs in India believe it is very important that their business has a positive social impact.

"Dell recognizes how critical entrepreneurs are to global economic recovery and job creation and our commitment to their growth goes well beyond the products and solutions we sell," Karen Quintos, senior vice president and chief marketing officer, Dell Inc. "The Dell Women's Entrepreneur Network celebrates the unique perspective and approach that women bring to business--and reinforces the role of technology in enabling these women to reach new markets, expand their companies and provide value to their customers."

Women leaders are invited to join in the conversation and share who and what inspires and motivates them as entrepreneurs and leaders via the Women Powering Business Network group on LinkedIn.

DWEN is supported by Endeavor, Ernst & Young's Entrepreneurial Winning Women and the Kauffman Foundation. Content about the event can be found on Twitter via @DellBizWomen and by following #dwen.

About Dell

As the visionary outcome of a true entrepreneur, Dell /quotes/zigman/27952/quotes/nls/dell DELL -0.79% is committed to help power the success of entrepreneurs by developing technology solutions that help their businesses increase productivity and grow. Through the Dell Women's Entrepreneur Network, Dell supports and nurtures the community of female entrepreneurs by helping provide access to knowledge, networks, and capital. Learn more at www.dell.com/women .

Dell is a trademark of Dell Inc. Dell disclaims any proprietary interest in the marks and names of others.

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Business Opportunities and Development Trends of Emerging Smart Cities in China

NEW YORK, May 28, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue:

Business Opportunities and Development Trends of Emerging Smart Cities in China

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Due to the high population density in urban areas worldwide, China - with the world largest population - is facing the increased pressure with respect to resource management. In order to sustain its economic growth, China has begun seeking new opportunities and the smart city concept, boasting a potential market value worth trillions of RMB, seems to be an optimal solution to attract more investment funds from international and Chinese ICT companies. This report profiles the definition of a smart city and provides insight into the government policies, current industry development strategies and new opportunities expected to create for cities undertaking the smart city initiative in China.

Table of Contents1. Introduction

1.1 Research Background

1.2 Research Objective

1.2.1 Clarifying the Smart City Concept and Provide

Supplementary Research Information

1.2.2 Understanding Current Smart City Development in

China and Estimating Potential Market Size

1.3 Research Framework

1.4 Research Scope

1.5 Research Methodology

1.5.1 Data Collection

1.5.1.1 Primary Data

1.5.1.2 Secondary Data

1.5.2 Inductive Data Analysis

1.5.2.1Basic Development Elements

1.5.2.2 Key Government Policies

1.5.2.3 Secondary Data Compilation

?2. Smart City Concept

2.1 Definition of a Smart City

2.1.1 Research Organization Viewpoint

2.1.2 ICT Company Viewpoint

2.1.3 MIC Project Definition

2.2 Framework and Scope of a Smart City

2.2.1 Framework

2.2.2 Scope

2.2.3 Smart City Indicators

2.2.3.1 Degree of Smart Development Indicator

2.2.3.2 Cluster Grouping Indicator

3. Smart City Policy Development in China

3.1 The Chinese Central Government

3.2 The Chinese Local Governments

3.2.1 Beijing Municipality

3.2.2 Shanghai Municipality

3.2.3 Chengdu Municipality

3.2.4 Shenzhen Municipality

3.2.5 Zhongqing Municipality

3.2.6 Nanjing Municipality

3.2.7 Qingdao Municipality

3.2.8 Hangzhou Municipality

3.2.9 Tianjin Municipality

3.2.10 Wuhan Municipality

3.3 Current Pilot Projects

3.4 Smart Development Dimensions

3.4.1 Origin and Development Framework

3.4.1.1 Four Main Dimensions

3.4.1.2 Examples in China

4. Chinese Smart Cities in Reality

4.1 Smart City Development in Shanghai

4.1.1 City Profile

4.1.2 Progress and Planning

4.1.3 Operating Model

4.1.4 Success Stories

4.1.4.1 Smart Healthcare Launched by Mingxing

4.1.4.2 China Telecom's "Wireless Digital Healthcare" project at the Mingxing District Centre Hospital

4.2 Smart City Development in Ningpo

4.2.1 City Profile

4.2.2 Progress and Planning

4.2.3 Success Stories

4.2.3.1 Smart Logistics

4.2.3.2 Smart Healthcare

4.2.3.3 Smart City Management

4.3 Smart City Progress in Foshan

4.3.1 City Profile

4.3.2 Progress and Planning

4.3.3 Success Stories

5. Major Smart City Vendors and Their Development Strategies in China

5.1 Competition between Vendors in China

5.1.1 Smart City Market Development in China

5.1.2 Development Strategies of International Vendors

5.1.3 Development Strategies of Chinese Vendors

5.2 Major Smart City Vendors in China

5.2.1 Huawei Technology

5.2.1.1 Company Profile

5.2.1.2 R&D

5.2.1.3 Products and Services

5.2.1.4 Business Development

5.2.2 Digital China

5.2.1.1 Company Profie

5.2.1.2 Products and Services

5.2.1.3 Development Status

5.2.3 Insigma

5.2.3.1 Company Profile

5.2.3.2 Products and Services

5.2.3.3 Development Status

5.2.4 Enjoyor

5.2.4.1 Company Profile

5.2.4.2 Business Performance

5.2.4.3 R&D

5.2.4.4 Products and Services

5.2.4.5 Business Model

5.2.4.6 Customer Profiles

6. Smart City Opportunities in China

6.1 Estimating the scale of overall business opportunities

6.1.1 Smart Grid

6.1.2 Smart Transportation

6.1.3 Smart Home

6.1.4 Smart Manufacturing

6.1.5 Smart Finance

6.1.6 Smart Government

6.1.7 Smart Logistics

6.1.8 Smart Healthcare

6.1.9 Smart Tourism

6.2 Smart City Opportunity Exploration

6.2.1 Regional Smart Development

6.2.2 Differences in City Characteristics

6.2.3 Main User Requirements

6.3 Regional and Industrial Opportunity Exploration

6.3.1 Environmental Assessment

6.3.2 Demand Assessment

7. Conclusion

7.1 Policy Incentives to Spur Huge Smart City Opportunities in China

7.2 Smart City Promotions in China to Cover the Entire Industry Chain

7.3 Competition between System Integrators to Intensify; Alliances Expected to Stand a Better Chance of Winning

Appendix

List of FeaturesFigure 1 Smart City Research Framework

Figure 2 Smart City Application and Technology Development Roadmap

Figure 3 Smart City Framework

Figure 4 Scope of a Smart City

Figure 5 Smart City Development Directions of China

Figure 6 Smart City Development Framework of Ningpo

Figure 7 IoT Solution Designed for the Chancheng District of Foshan

Figure 8 Huawei Technology Revenues, 2009 - 2010

Figure 9 Huawei e-City Business Scope and Deliverables

Figure 10 Huawei e-City Platform Architecture

Figure 11 Smart City Business Expansion of Huawei

Figure 12 Enjoyor R&D Spending, 2006 - 1H 2011

Figure 13 Architecture of Enjoyor Smart Transportation Solution

Figure 14 Architecture of Enjoyor Smart Healthcare Solution

Figure 15 Smart City Clusters and Preparedness Levels in China

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Research and Markets: Turkey Nephrology and Urology Devices Investment Opportunities, Analysis and Forecasts to 2018

DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--

Dublin - Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/t9chrs/turkey_nephrology) has announced the addition of Global Markets Direct's new report "Turkey Nephrology and Urology Devices Investment Opportunities, Analysis and Forecasts to 2018" to their offering.

This report provides key market data on the Turkey Nephrology and Urology Devices market. The report provides value (USD million), volume (units) and average price (USD) data for each segment and sub-segment within three market categories - Incontinence Devices, Lithotripters and Renal Dialysis Equipment. The report also provides company shares and distribution shares data for each of the aforementioned market categories. The report is supplemented with global corporate-level profiles of the key market participants with information on key recent developments.

This report is built using data and information sourced from proprietary databases, primary and secondary research and in-house analysis by Global Markets Direct's team of industry experts.

Scope:

- Market size and company share data for Nephrology and Urology Devices market categories - Incontinence Devices, Lithotripters and Renal Dialysis Equipment.

- Annualized market revenues (USD million), volume (units) and average price (USD) data for each of the segments and sub-segments within three market categories. Data from 2004 to 2011, forecast forward for 7 years to 2018.

- 2011 company shares and distribution shares data for each of the three market categories.

- Global corporate-level profiles of key companies operating within the Turkey Nephrology and Urology Devicesmarket.

- Key players covered include Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co. KGaA, Gambro AB, Baxter International Inc., Svenska Cellulosa Aktiebolaget SCA, B. Braun Melsungen AG, HARTMANN GROUP and others.

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- What are the key distribution channels and what's the most preferred mode of product distribution - Identify, understand and capitalize.

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2 Introduction

3 Nephrology and Urology Devices In Turkey

4 Incontinence Devices In Turkey

5 Lithotripters In Turkey

6 Renal Dialysis Equipment In Turkey

7 Overview of Key Companies in Turkey Nephrology and Urology Devices Market

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Facebook Credits: New Economic Driver Will Provide New Business Opportunities in the Internet Economy

Facebook Credits will likely become a new economic driver in the Internet economy providing new business opportunities for entrepreneurs as Facebook begins to heavily promote Facebook Credits in various new ways as part of their strategy to support the price of their stock, says Wayne Beeson, an online marketing consultant who blogs on entrepreneurship and the Internet economy.

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“Facebook Credits may soon become a new economic driver in the Internet economy, providing significant new business opportunities for entrepreneurs. Entrepreneurs should start looking for innovative ways of integrating Facebook Credits into their business strategy because Facebook is likely going to be very supportive very soon,” says Wayne Beeson, online marketing consultant in his recent blog post.

Mr. Beeson explains in his recent post that Facebook is going to need new revenue streams to drive the price of its stock to meet investor expectations. Since Facebook has a mediocre reputation as an advertising platform, the company will likely begin to heavily promote Facebook Credits in various ways to increase revenue and profit. Mr. Beeson notes that some experts feel that Facebook Credits will surpass Facebook’s advertising revenue in the next three to five years.

Facebook Credits, as described on the “Credits” page of Facebook.com: “Just like tokens at an arcade or amusement park, credits are a secure way to play games and buy virtual and digital goods on Facebook. You can buy credits using your credit card, PayPal, mobile phone or another payment method.” The developers who create and sell virtual and digital goods on Facebook pay 30% of the sales price to Facebook, and retain 70% for themselves. Facebook Credits is a virtual currency and is available in well over a dozen currencies including U.S. dollars, pound sterling, euros, and Danish kroner. At the present time, ten Facebook credits equal 1USD.

Wayne Beeson is an online marketing consultant who selectively partners to develop business opportunities, and blogs on entrepreneurship and the Internet economy.

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Two New Outsourced Business Development Services from Good Leads® Help Businesses Uncover Market Opportunities in Any ...

Two new outsourced business development services from Good Leads help businesses uncover market opportunities in any economy. Market Landscape Briefing™ and Vertical Validation™ services point companies in the right direction for sales growth.

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Two new outsourced business development services from Good Leads help businesses uncover market opportunities in any economy. Market Landscape Briefing™ and Vertical Validation™ services point companies in the right direction for sales growth.

Good Leads, a Salem, NH outsourced business development services firm, has launched two new services designed to help business owners gain reliable strategic information to position their business for success in any economic condition. By helping companies to understand the overall market landscape or determine how a potential vertical might fit into their marketing plans, Good Leads gives both start-ups and established companies new ammunition to weather economic downturns.

"These two services are designed to give both small businesses and larger firms looking for new markets a level of confidence in their business plans," said Bob Good, Founder and CEO of Good Leads. "Armed with solid knowledge about a market landscape, businesses can stake a leadership position for the current economic situation and beyond. Our Vertical Validation service gives companies an evaluation of the potential synergy between their company and a prospective market segment. This is solid information they can trust."

From Report to Recommendations, Good Lead's Market Landscape Briefing is designed to help business owners gauge the impact of market trends on their customers and prospects. The report and final recommendations provided by Good Leads will help companies understand what their prospective customers need, and identify potential partners as well as competitors.

The Vertical Validation service helps businesses determine which vertical markets are most likely to be a good fit for their services. Businesses gain an understanding of the vertical market's key issues and concerns, potential size, demographics, and competitors. The recommendations from Good Leads are based on proven and proprietary models for risk assessment and market opportunity analysis.

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Research and Markets: Ireland Neurology Devices Investment Opportunities, Analysis and Forecasts to 2018

DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--

Dublin - Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/2xdlt9/ireland_neurology) has announced the addition of Global Markets Direct's new report "Ireland Neurology Devices Investment Opportunities, Analysis and Forecasts to 2018" to their offering.

This report provides key market data on the Ireland Neurology Devices market. The report provides value (USD million), volume (units) and average price (USD) data for each segment and sub-segment within five market categories - CSF Management, Interventional Neurology, Neurological Diagnostic Equipment, Neurostimulation Devices and Neurosurgical Products. The report also provides company shares and distribution shares data for each of the aforementioned market categories. The report is supplemented with global corporate-level profiles of the key market participants with information on key recent developments.

This report is built using data and information sourced from proprietary databases, primary and secondary research and in-house analysis by Global Markets Direct's team of industry experts.

Scope:

- Market size and company share data for Neurology Devices market categories - CSF Management, Interventional Neurology, Neurological Diagnostic Equipment, Neurostimulation Devices and Neurosurgical Products .

- Annualized market revenues (USD million), volume (units) and average price (USD) data for each of the segments and sub-segments within five market categories. Data from 2004 to 2011, forecast forward for 7 years to 2018.

- 2011 company shares and distribution shares data for each of the six market categories.

- Global corporate-level profiles of key companies operating within the Ireland Neurology Devicesmarket.

- Key players covered include Medtronic, Inc., St. Jude Medical, Inc., Stryker Corporation, B. Braun Melsungen AG, Covidien plc, DePuy, Inc. and others.

Reasons to Buy:

- Develop business strategies by identifying the key market categories and segments poised for strong growth.

- Develop market-entry and market expansion strategies.

- Design competition strategies by identifying who-stands-where in the Ireland Neurology Devices competitive landscape.

- Develop capital investment strategies by identifying the key market segments expected to register strong growth in the near future.

- What are the key distribution channels and what's the most preferred mode of product distribution - Identify, understand and capitalize.

Key Topics Covered:

1 Table of Contents

2 Introduction

3 Neurology Devices In Ireland

4 CSF Management In Ireland

5 Interventional Neurology In Ireland

6 Neurological Diagnostic Equipment In Ireland

7 Neurostimulation Devices In Ireland

8 Neurosurgical Products In Ireland

9 Overview of Key Companies in Ireland Neurology Devices Market

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List of Figures (38 Total)

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Opportunities abroad are also opportunities here - Manila Times

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The recently-concluded 45th Annual Board of Governors’ Meeting of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) tackled a number of economic issues not only in the Philippines but also for the whole region. But one thing that created a lasting impression and curious interest for the rural banking industry was the forecast on the level of remittances from our modern heroes, the Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs), this year.

The Manila-based multilateral funding institution predicted that the country’s gross national product (GNP) will grow by five percent this year due to a strong service sector and the continuously steady flow of OFW remittances, the latter being the consistent economic driver over the years. The flow of remittances is anchored not only on more Filipinos opting to find better opportunities overseas, but also on the sustained demand for professional and skilled Filipino workers abroad.

Foreign governments have done their part to keep the steady flow of Filipino workers for their respective countries. This year, enhancements in the recruitment systems of host countries are expected to support the resilience of remittance flows, including the launching of the International Direct e-Recruitment System for Filipino workers in Taiwan, the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding on Labor Cooperation and a Protocol on Regulating the Recruitment and Employment of Domestic Workers with Lebanon and Jordan, and the amendment of the Korean Employment Permit System. These factors underpin the general prognosis that influx of much-needed foreign currencies will continue to grow for years to come.

On a grand scale, OFW remittances generate various activities in the Philippines, as well as augment the stability of the local consumer market. Boosted by remittances, families of OFWs typically are a strong player in the market, be it in real estate or in commercial and industrial sectors. They have money to spend and they are active purchasers.

How significant is this for banks?

Banks now account for around 90 percent of the entire remittance business as OFWs shifted from informal channels like couriers and door-to-door delivery services to safer methods to send money home through the banking system.

As such, several banks have opened various services to accommodate these remittances. Nearly all major banks have services tailor-fit for OFWs, as well as a few value-adds to gain new foreign-based depositors and keep the existing ones. For rural banks, a steady flow of OFW remittances means a healthy money transfer business. Thus, several rural banks have joined the Philippine Payments and Settlements System (PhilPaSS) of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas last year.

The PhilPaSS Remit System for OFW remittances is an online and real-time gross settlement payment system administered by the BSP to facilitate payment transactions between banks. It offers a rate of P50 per transaction compared to P100 to P500 per charged by other money transfer systems.

With PhilPaSS, rural banks can offer a faster yet more affordable service to clients in the countryside who are also beneficiaries of many OFWs. By utilizing this system, rural banks can offer cheaper, if not the cheapest transaction fees without incurring any losses.

A number of rural banks are set to course their financial transaction through PhilPaSS as part of the many innovations of the Rural Bankers Association of the Philippines.

The PhilPaSS-Remit system is also part of the advocacy of the BSP to help Filipinos abroad and their beneficiaries by providing a safer, faster, and cheaper means of remittance. The project is one of the initiatives undertaken by the BSP in coordination with the Association of Bank Remittance Officers Inc. through a memorandum of agreement in December of 2009 but was only implemented in the second quarter of 2011. The BSP has encouraged banks and financial institutions to course OFW remittances through its electronic payment and settlement system so that beneficiaries of Filipinos working abroad could enjoy lower fees.

According to the BSP, the settlement of OFW remittances through the PhilPaSS Remit System would result in savings of between P100 and P500 per transaction as current system charges between P150 and P550 per transaction. OFW families are expected to save at least P92 million due to the faster and cheaper delivery of remittances to the beneficiaries at a lower rate of P50 per transaction.

Of course, rural banks can offer other value-added services, just like their bigger brethren, aside from savings through the use of PhilPaSS. Among the other financial and non-financial products and services rural banks offer to OFWs and their families include high-yield medium/long-term time deposit, children’s savings accounts, education and housing loans, bills payment and collection services, and advisories about successful business ventures and skills in partnership with different government agencies. These opportunities can help improve the utilization and conversion of remittances into productive investments and other business opportunities.

The number of OFWs is expected to increase every year. Being away from their loved ones for many years is the ultimate sacrifice an OFW has to bear for the financial betterment of his or her family. Admittedly, this supreme sacrifice has also served as the fulcrum of the national economy. The least we in the industry can do is to maximize every foreign currency-denominate remittance that is sent home.


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Market Opportunities and Business Strategies in Private Label Branding in Brazil

NEW YORK, May 29, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue:

Market Opportunities and Business Strategies in Private Label Branding in Brazil

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Synopsis

The report provides top-level market analysis, information and insights into the Brazilian private label products market, including:• Current, historic and forecast share of the Brazilian private label market• Comprehensive, country-specific analysis of market attractiveness covering key macroeconomic trends plus benchmarking with other key global and Latin American private label markets• Detailed analysis of the key drivers for private label in Brazil • Detailed analysis of the challenges affecting the private label market in Brazil• Detailed analysis of retailer strategies by product categories and by retail format • Case studies of the top private label retailers in Brazil

Summary

Private labels accounted for a market share of XX% in Brazil in 2007. This figure grew by XX% during the review period to reach a market share of XX% in 2011. The global financial crisis led to consumers becoming more value-conscious. Brazilian consumers have become more willing to try private label products at the expense of branded products in order to save on their grocery expenditure.

The growing share of organised retail in Brazil meant that retailers continued to improve on the quality of their private label products and started marketing them between the leading and discounted brands. While the low cost of private labels continued to be the key driving factor, manufacturers started entering the premium market by offering high value products. Over the forecast period, private labels are expected to record positive growth and be driven by consumer demand for high-value products.

There is an increasing trend of collaborative product development in the Brazilian market. As a part of this trend, companies are involving consumers in product development activity. Some of Brazil's key private label product categories include paper napkins, paper towels, alcoholic drinks, carpet cleaner and disinfectant.

Scope

• This report provides a comprehensive analysis of the private label market within the consumer packaged goods industry in Brazil• It provides an overview of key global markets for private label • It provides comparison of private label market share in Brazil with Latin American countries and with the key global markets• It provides historical shares for the Brazilian private label market for the report's 2007–2011 review period and forecast figures for the 2012–2016 forecast period • It highlights the consumer, business and economic factors driving the private label market in Brazil• It covers a summary on the key challenges facing the private label market in Brazil• It details the business strategies of private label brands by retail store formats• It discusses the key emerging product strategies in the Brazilian private label market• It compares the pricing strategy adopted for private label products in key categories• It outlines the purchasing habits of Brazilian consumers by age-group across branded and private label products• It outlines the future outlook for the Brazilian private label market• It profiles the major retailers in the private label market in Brazil

Reasons To Buy

• Make strategic business decisions using top-level historic and forecast market data related to the Brazilian private label market• Understand the key consumer, business and economic trends within the Brazilian private label market• Gain insights into the strategies adopted by retailers in different product categories and also across different retail formats• Gain insights into the challenges facing the Brazilian private label market• Gain insights into the trends in the Brazilian private label market

Key Highlights

• The private label market in Brazil grew by XX% during the review period (2007–2011) to reach a market share of XX% in 2011.• Brazilian consumers have become more willing to try private label products at the expense of branded products in order to save on their grocery expenditure. • Private label products in Brazil are, on average, XX% cheaper than branded products. However this range can vary significantly depending on the specific product type and the retail outlets in which the product is being sold. • Some of Brazil's key private label product categories include paper napkins, paper towels, alcoholic drinks, carpet cleaner and disinfectant.• There is an increasing trend of collaborative product development in the Brazilian market. As a part of this trend, companies are involving consumers in product development activity. • Having made inroads into the Brazilian retail market, retailers have adopted a new strategy with regards to the positioning of their private labels. Operators are now introducing more sophisticated products under their private label brands to directly compete in the premium market alongside national brands. Table of Contents1 Executive Summary2 Market Size and Forecast2.1 Private Label – Global Scenario and Benchmarking2.2 Private Label in Latin America2.3 Evolution of Private Labels in Brazil2.4 Brazilian Private Labels – Market Size and Forecast3 Key Trends and Drivers3.1 Macroeconomic Environment3.1.1 Per capita annual disposable income3.1.2 GDP at constant prices3.1.3 Demographic split by age3.1.4 Urbanization3.2 Organized Retail Industry Dynamics3.3 Key Drivers3.3.1 Consumer drivers3.3.2 Business drivers3.3.3 Economic drivers4 Brand Positioning and Target Segment – Strategies and Initiatives4.1 Emerging Business Strategies in Key Private Label Categories4.1.1 Personal care4.1.2 Wine4.1.3 Cereal bars4.2 Business Strategy by Store Format4.3 Pricing Strategy4.4 Target Segment by Age Group5 Future of Private Label in Brazil6 Challenges7 Case Studies7.1 Carrefour7.1.1 Price leadership strategy7.1.2 Health and wellness products – Viver7.1.3 Products targeting premium product categories – Carrefour selection7.1.4 Targeting different consumer demographics7.2 Walmart7.2.1 "Everyday Low Prices" strategy launched in Brazil7.2.2 Healthy and sustainable products – Sentir Bem7.2.3 Unified brand strategy across multiple store format – Bom Preco8 Appendix8.1 About BRICdata8.1.1 Areas of expertise8.2 Methodology8.3 DisclaimerList of TablesTable 1: Private Label Market Share – Top 10 Countries (% Value), 2011Table 2: Brazil Private Label Market Share (% Value), 2007–2016Table 3: Brazilian Private Labels – Key CategoriesTable 4: Snapshot of Retailers Strategy Across Different Product CategoriesTable 5: Cereal Bar – Price ComparisonTable 6: Brazilian Private Label – Business Strategies by RetailersTable 7: Brazilian Private Label – Pricing StrategyTable 8: Brazil Private Label Target Segment, by Age Group – 2011Table 9: Carrefour Brazil – SalesTable 10: Carrefour – Viver Range of Health Food ProductsTable 11: Walmart – Range of Private Label ProductsList of FiguresFigure 1: Private Label Market Share – Top 10 Countries (% Value), 2011Figure 2: Private Label Market Share – Comparison Global vs BRICFigure 3: Private Label Market Share in Latin America (% Value), 2008–2011Figure 4: Evolution of Private Label in BrazilFigure 5: Brazil Private Label Market Share (% Value), 2007–2016Figure 6: Brazil Per Capita Annual Disposable Income (US$), 2007–2016Figure 7: GDP of Brazil at Constant Prices (US$ Billion), 2007–2016Figure 8: Age Distribution of Total Population in Brazil, 2007–2016Figure 9: Urban and Rural Population Split in Brazil, 2007–2016Figure 10: Brazil Organized Retail Share, 2007–2016Figure 11: Brazil Private Label – Key DriversFigure 12: Pluii – Premium Range of Private LabelFigure 13: Taeq – Cereal barsFigure 14: Private Label Penetration in Brazil, by Type of StoresFigure 15: Brazil Price Comparison – National Brands vs Private LabelFigure 16: Brazil Private Target Segment, by Age Group – 2011Figure 17: Private Label – Strategy Going ForwardFigure 18: Brazil Private Label – Key ChallengesFigure 19: Carrefour Range of Private Label ProductsFigure 20: Carrefour – Viver Range of Healthy Foods ProductsFigure 21: Carrefour Private Label Product RangeFigure 22: Walmart – Sentir Bem Private Label Product RangeFigure 23: Carrefour Private Label Product Range

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Business Opportunities and Development Trends of Emerging Smart Cities in China - TMCnet

TMCNet: Business Opportunities and Development Trends of Emerging Smart Cities in China

NEW YORK, May 28, 2012 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue: Business Opportunities and Development Trends of Emerging Smart Cities in China http://www.reportlinker.com/p0866974/Business-Opportunities-and-Development-Trends-of-Emerging-Smart-Cities-in-China.html#utm_source=prnewswire&utm_medium=pr&utm_campaign=Telecommunication_Services Due to the high population density in urban areas worldwide, China - with the world largest population - is facing the increased pressure with respect to resource management. In order to sustain its economic growth, China has begun seeking new opportunities and the smart city concept, boasting a potential market value worth trillions of RMB, seems to be an optimal solution to attract more investment funds from international and Chinese ICT companies. This report profiles the definition of a smart city and provides insight into the government policies, current industry development strategies and new opportunities expected to create for cities undertaking the smart city initiative in China.

Table of Contents 1. Introduction 1.1 Research Background 1.2 Research Objective 1.2.1 Clarifying the Smart City Concept and Provide Supplementary Research Information 1.2.2 Understanding Current Smart City Development in China and Estimating Potential Market Size 1.3 Research Framework 1.4 Research Scope 1.5 Research Methodology 1.5.1 Data Collection 1.5.1.1 Primary Data 1.5.1.2 Secondary Data 1.5.2 Inductive Data Analysis 1.5.2.1Basic Development Elements 1.5.2.2 Key Government Policies 1.5.2.3 Secondary Data Compilation ?2. Smart City Concept 2.1 Definition of a Smart City 2.1.1 Research Organization Viewpoint 2.1.2 ICT Company Viewpoint 2.1.3 MIC Project Definition 2.2 Framework and Scope of a Smart City 2.2.1 Framework 2.2.2 Scope 2.2.3 Smart City Indicators 2.2.3.1 Degree of Smart Development Indicator 2.2.3.2 Cluster Grouping Indicator 3. Smart City Policy Development in China 3.1 The Chinese Central Government 3.2 The Chinese Local Governments 3.2.1 Beijing Municipality 3.2.2 Shanghai Municipality 3.2.3 Chengdu Municipality 3.2.4 Shenzhen Municipality 3.2.5 Zhongqing Municipality 3.2.6 Nanjing Municipality 3.2.7 Qingdao Municipality 3.2.8 Hangzhou Municipality 3.2.9 Tianjin Municipality 3.2.10 Wuhan Municipality 3.3 Current Pilot Projects 3.4 Smart Development Dimensions 3.4.1 Origin and Development Framework 3.4.1.1 Four Main Dimensions 3.4.1.2 Examples in China 4. Chinese Smart Cities in Reality 4.1 Smart City Development in Shanghai 4.1.1 City Profile 4.1.2 Progress and Planning 4.1.3 Operating Model 4.1.4 Success Stories 4.1.4.1 Smart Healthcare Launched by Mingxing 4.1.4.2 China Telecom's "Wireless Digital Healthcare" project at the Mingxing District Centre Hospital 4.2 Smart City Development in Ningpo 4.2.1 City Profile 4.2.2 Progress and Planning 4.2.3 Success Stories 4.2.3.1 Smart Logistics 4.2.3.2 Smart Healthcare 4.2.3.3 Smart City Management 4.3 Smart City Progress in Foshan 4.3.1 City Profile 4.3.2 Progress and Planning 4.3.3 Success Stories 5. Major Smart City Vendors and Their Development Strategies in China 5.1 Competition between Vendors in China 5.1.1 Smart City Market Development in China 5.1.2 Development Strategies of International Vendors 5.1.3 Development Strategies of Chinese Vendors 5.2 Major Smart City Vendors in China 5.2.1 Huawei Technology 5.2.1.1 Company Profile 5.2.1.2 R&D 5.2.1.3 Products and Services 5.2.1.4 Business Development 5.2.2 Digital China 5.2.1.1 Company Profie 5.2.1.2 Products and Services 5.2.1.3 Development Status 5.2.3 Insigma 5.2.3.1 Company Profile 5.2.3.2 Products and Services 5.2.3.3 Development Status 5.2.4 Enjoyor 5.2.4.1 Company Profile 5.2.4.2 Business Performance 5.2.4.3 R&D 5.2.4.4 Products and Services 5.2.4.5 Business Model 5.2.4.6 Customer Profiles 6. Smart City Opportunities in China 6.1 Estimating the scale of overall business opportunities 6.1.1 Smart Grid 6.1.2 Smart Transportation 6.1.3 Smart Home 6.1.4 Smart Manufacturing 6.1.5 Smart Finance 6.1.6 Smart Government 6.1.7 Smart Logistics 6.1.8 Smart Healthcare 6.1.9 Smart Tourism 6.2 Smart City Opportunity Exploration 6.2.1 Regional Smart Development 6.2.2 Differences in City Characteristics 6.2.3 Main User Requirements 6.3 Regional and Industrial Opportunity Exploration 6.3.1 Environmental Assessment 6.3.2 Demand Assessment 7. Conclusion 7.1 Policy Incentives to Spur Huge Smart City Opportunities in China 7.2 Smart City Promotions in China to Cover the Entire Industry Chain 7.3 Competition between System Integrators to Intensify; Alliances Expected to Stand a Better Chance of Winning Appendix List of Features Figure 1 Smart City Research Framework Figure 2 Smart City Application and Technology Development Roadmap Figure 3 Smart City Framework Figure 4 Scope of a Smart City Figure 5 Smart City Development Directions of China Figure 6 Smart City Development Framework of Ningpo Figure 7 IoT Solution Designed for the Chancheng District of Foshan Figure 8 Huawei Technology Revenues, 2009 - 2010 Figure 9 Huawei e-City Business Scope and Deliverables Figure 10 Huawei e-City Platform Architecture Figure 11 Smart City Business Expansion of Huawei Figure 12 Enjoyor R&D Spending, 2006 - 1H 2011 Figure 13 Architecture of Enjoyor Smart Transportation Solution Figure 14 Architecture of Enjoyor Smart Healthcare Solution Figure 15 Smart City Clusters and Preparedness Levels in China To order this report:Telecommunication Services Industry: Business Opportunities and Development Trends of Emerging Smart Cities in China More Market Research Report Check our Industry Analysis and Insights Nicolas BombourgReportlinkerEmail: nbo@reportlinker.comUS: (805)652-2626Intl: +1 805-652-2626 SOURCE Reportlinker [ Back To Smart Grid Home's Homepage ]


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Alcatel-Lucent looks at business opportunities in Myanmar, sees growth in Southeast Asia

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General Electric Company : General Electric : See Long-Term Business Opportunities In Myanmar - 4-traders (press release)

05/31/2012 | 05:23am

General Electric Co. (GE) hopes to get a license to operate in Myanmar by the end of this year as it sees long-term business opportunities in the Southeast Asian nation, Chief Executive of GE ASEAN Stuart Dean said Thursday.

The company is looking to provide power generator equipment to the country and is currently in talks with the Myanmar government to supply portable gas turbines, Dean told reporters on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum for East Asia in Bangkok.

Dean said he hopes talks with the government will conclude by the fourth quarter.

-By Payungsak Wiriyabunditkul, Dow Jones Newswires; 662-690-4200; payungsak.wiriyabunditkul@dowjones.com


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Business fails to realise social media potential - Computer Weekly

Global companies are failing to exploit the business opportunities created by social media. 

The B2B sector in particular is failing to spot the benefits and risks of social networking, according to research.

Over half of B2B businesses have no means of tracking conversations about them on social media platforms, according to a survey of over 1,000 global businesses.

The survey, carried out by cloud-based customer experience software maker Satmetrix, found 75% of B2B companies do not measure or quantifying social media activity.

B2C businesses faired a little better, with only 22% having no means of tracking social media conversations and 67% not measuring or quantifying social network references.

Businesses, most notably in the retail sector, are using social media to communicate with potential customers. But 55% of businesses fail to respond to customer feedback. 

IDC Retail Insights says 30% of European retailers plan to introduce social media tools in the next two years. 

“Businesses recognise the need for a social media strategy, however many are challenged in putting an effective strategy in place,” said Richard Owen, CEO at Satmetrix. 

“Whilst 77% of consumers post comments about products, 67% of businesses have no means of measuring what is being said and fewer than one in 20 have any insight into the sentiment of what is being said.”

He said this is a massive lost opportunity. “Not only are companies running the risk of losing customers by not addressing their issues shared online, but they are also walking past the opportunity to capitalise on positive comments made on the social web.”

Andrew Poppleton, managing director of Accenture's UK and Ireland Technology Group, recently told attendees of a HP customer event in London that socially-driven IT is impacting businesses, with some integrating social media into their core systems and processes. 

"Instead of interacting with customers only through callcentres, some businesses are adding social media like Twitter as new entry points," said Poppleton.

Suppliers are reacting to this demand. Indian IT services firm Infosys has a platform aimed at supporting enterprise known as iEngage. This supports sales and marketing through ensuring the business is getting the right online information, via social media, to and from customers. 

It also links into an eCommerce system which enables customers to immediately buy in the same place as they receive information and then manages the customer's purchase lifecycle. 

There is an employee collaboration platform that helps the business share knowledge. This enables information to flow between employees and customers, employees and employees and employees and managers.


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