Digital media: Multi-screening and personalization emerge as key Asian trends - Walt Disney
Over 200 leading experts from media and technology companies from Asia Pacific and the US came together to discuss the continuing evolution of TV and how it affects the way people look at the businesses and consumers at The Walt Disney Company (Asia Pacific) 4th Digital Media Conference held today in Singapore.
Qantas slashes jobs, flights amid rising fuel costs
Qantas (ASX: QAN), Australia's national carrier, says it is decreasing staffs and flights in response to high oil and jet fuel prices and the impact of significant natural disasters in Japan, New Zealand and Australia.
Australian unions call on Indonesia to release arrested nurses
Australian unions have called on the Indonesian Government to respect international labour Conventions and human and trade union rights following the arrest of five nurses in West Papua.
Gillard govt forms advisory panel on economic potential of seniors
The Australian government will establish an Advisory Panel on the Economic Potential of Senior Australians to ensure the potential of the older members of our community is considered in a range of policy debates.
Westpac teams with Carbon Trade Exchange for carbon platform
Carbon Trade Exchange and Westpac (ASX: WBC) have teamed up to create the world’s first electronic interface for the voluntary carbon market.
Swiss Forex Broker Mig Bank obtains securities dealer license
Mig Bank, the first Forex broker to have obtained a Swiss banking license in December 2009, has been granted the Securities Dealer License by the FINMA, the Swiss Financial Market Regulatory Authority.
MobPartner raises $3.5M from Alven Capital and Newfund
Leading mobile affiliate network MobPartner just closed a $3.5 million first round from Alven Capital and Newfund. This funding will enable MobPartner to accelerate its international growth.
Thiess secures BHP iron ore infrastructure contract
Leighton Holding Ltd (ASX: LEI) subsidiary Thiess has won a $166 million contract to provide bulk earth works and selected infrastructure for BHP Billiton Iron Ore’s Jimblebar mine near Newman in Western Australia.
Murray Goulburn increases farmgate milk price for 2011
Australia’s farmer-owned dairy company - Murray Goulburn today advised the co-operative’s dairy farmer - shareholders of a further increase in the farmgate milk price.
Australia at risk of being left behind, warns Deutsche Bank's carbon specialist
Deutsche Bank's Head of Carbon Emissions Research, Mark Lewis, has warned that Australia is at risk of being left out of the global carbon market and clean technology investment sector if further procrastination on legislating a local carbon market continues.
Emerging Asian bond markets post solid growth in 2010 - ADB
Emerging East Asia's local currency bond markets lifted by 13.6 per cent to $5.2 trillion in 2010, propelled by strong growth in corporate bonds that helped to offset a decrease in issuance by central banks and some governments in the last quarter of 2010.
Rio Tinto’s Riversdale takeover on hold
Despite of the bid deadline late yesterday, the management of Rio Tinto is still in negotiation with one of the major Riversdale Mining shareholders to assure a majority stake in the Africa-focused mining company.
Property Council: ULDA good for Queensland
The Property Council of Australia has raised concerns over comments made by Lord Mayor Campbell that the powers of the Urban Land Development Authority (ULDA) would be wound back under a LNP State Government.
South Australia’s retail spending defies national trend
South Australia's monthly retail spending has lagged behind national spending since May last year, official figures show.
Swan appoints new members to the RBA board
Treasurer Wayne Swan today appointed Ms Catherine Tanna and Dr John Edwards to the Reserve Bank of Australia Board.
Top PayDay Lenders in Australia
If you are one of those people who are in pressing financial situations and need money fast, here is a list of companies that can provide you payday loans or cash in no time.
Rio Tinto's cut-off for Riversdale bid closes late today
Anglo-Australian miner Rio Tinto (ASX: RIO) falls short of 50 percent votes it needs later today in order to acquire Riversdale Mining, a coal producer focus on South Africa.
Coles explains substantial discounts
Wesfarmers stoop up to its decision to apply considerable discounts to liquor and dairy products. Coles' parent company started engaging in aggressive price discounting as part of its efforts to rebuild the reputation of the retailing giant.
RBA sees rise in foreign investments
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) anticipates a substantial increase in foreign investments in Australia as the mining boom persists, says The Australian newspaper. Based on the report, foreign capital is expected to rise by as much as $120 billion.
Dairy farmers unite to send Coles, Woolworths one message: End milk price war!
Dairy farmer leaders from across Australia have united to call on Coles/Wesfarmers (ASX: WES) and Woolworths (ASX: WOW) supermarkets to use the opportunity of their appearance before the Senate Economics Committee tomorrow to publicly commit to ending their damaging retail price war on drinking milk.
Housing organisation urges elected NSW government to deliver on affordable housing
The Housing Industry Association (HIA), the leading industry association in the Australian residential building sector, has called on the newly elected NSW Coalition Government to deliver on its election promises to address the housing affordability crisis in the State.
NAB Private Wealth appoints top private bankers
National Australia Bank (ASX: NAB) says NAB Private Wealth has appointed two of Australia’s top private bankers from international private banks, expanding its capabilities in Australia.
Aussie Home Loans slams exit fees ban by federal government
The Federal Government’s ban on exit fees will lessen competition in the mortgage market, add to the cost of home loans and may even cause higher interest rates, according to Australia’s leading mortgage broker, Aussie Home Loans.
Leighton Contractors wins $317m gold mining contracts
Leighton Contractors says it has been awarded two new gold mining contracts, one in Western Australia and one in the Northern Territory, totalling $317 million.
Gillard Government delivers national reform to Australia’s VET sector
Landmark reform to Australia’s vocational education and training sector has been achieved today with passage of legislation which has established a national system of regulation for the first time.
Fairfax appoints Craig Frost as real estate director
Fairfax Media has appointed Craig Frost as Real Estate Director - Domain in Melbourne within the company's new Marketplaces division.
Australia supports mining governance in Afghanistan
Australia will share its mining expertise with Afghan public servants as part of Australia’s commitment to strengthen the Afghan Government.
Aussie Navy opens high-tech warship simulator
Junior officers in the Royal Australian Navy will learn to pilot the next generation of warships, in an upgraded $10m training facility at HMAS Watson, Sydney, which will be officially opened tomorrow.
Aussie banks still performing better than counterparts in other countries, says RBA
The Australian banking system has continued to perform better than those in many other countries, consistent with the relative strength of the domestic economy over recent years, according to the Reserve Bank of Australia.
Government introduces NBN amendments
The Australian government has introduced more than 20 pages of amendments for the National Broadband Network legislation, with the intention of delivering a universal wholesale price for Australians ahead of the network's construction.
