Thailand property market booms

Global property investment specialist Knight Knox International explains how ambitious infrastructural plans have resulted in a pioneering upsurge in Thailand’s investment potential, identifying Pattaya and Bangkok as key destinations worthy of investment.

Singapore sees higher domestic employment gains in 2012

According to the Ministry of Manpower’s Labour Market 2012 report, there were higher gains in Singapore’s domestic employment compared to its foreign employment in 2012.

Philippines auto parts production grows 15% annually

Local automotive production is projected to grow by 15 percent annually that should correspondingly raise an equivalent increase in domestic parts production, the Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturers Association of the Philippines (MVPMAP) said.

Spanish companies see Malaysia as gateway to Asean market

Many Spanish companies are increasingly viewing Malaysia as a gateway to the Asean market and interest has more than doubled in recent years.

Measure tools the smart way

Searching for the most accurate tools for the job is a familiar scenario in a production operation in Asia. Operators often times look for the right tools and its availability as a complete set or as individual components. Job shop operators usually encounter cumbersome tool lists that usually cannot be called up on screen when and where they are needed. There is not even clear annotation on tools for provision at the machine. Tool data are frequently still communicated manually, which is time-c

A network of expertise

Siemens PLM Software is a global provider of product lifecycle management (PLM) software. To provide customers around the world with the highest quality and greatest variety of products, services, and solutions to maximise their PLM investment, Siemens PLM has established the PLM Solution Partner Program.

Tooling up for mould machining

As milling techniques and tooling technology continue to advance, more mould manufacturers are taking advantage of the developments for optimising machining operations, reducing cycle times and producing far superior mould surface finishes. However, factors such as machine tool capability, intended milling techniques, programming, work-holding and toolholding are a necessary part of the equation during cutting tool selection.

A Body Hair Styling Brand by Gillette

Gillette is now launching a body hair styling brand for men. Fusion ProGlide Styler is intended to help men understand what women prefer in men's body hair.

Estee Lauder To Debut Liquid Blush

The new Pure Color Cheek Rush launched by Estee Lauder is a lightweight transparent gel. Its water-based formula is cool to the touch and leaves cheeks feeling hydrated through an infusion of natural extracts and moisturizing ingredients.

Valeant To Acquire Obagi

Valeant will acquire all the outstanding common stock of Obagi,a professional skin-care company founded by Beverly Hills-based dermatologist Zein Obagi.

Lung cancer patients with high soy intake live longer

Study reports that Chinese women who consumed more soy before being diagnosed with lung cancer lived longer compared with those who consumed less soy

RSP and Asklep form joint venture in Japan

Contract research organizations, ReSearch Pharmaceutical Services (RSP) and.Asklep, will leverage RSP’s global solutions and Asklep's localized services