August 13--PRNewswire/AsiaNet
SAUNDERTON: Riperdal Consta a long-acting injection for the management of schizophrenia will be launched in the UK next week following approval from the Medicines Control Agency, a media release said. Janssen-Cilag, the developer of the drug said long-acting injections help to assure consistent delivery of medication rather than the patient remembering to take medication daily.
EDWARDSVILLE: Three separate class action suits brought against the three largest tobacco companies in the United States, were today certified by Judges in Madison County, Illinois, a media release said. The Carr Korein Tillery law firm reports that these companies falsely promoted their light cigarettes as delivering lowered tar and nicotine in comparison to full strength cigarettes.
TAIPEI: Students in Hong Kong, Korea and Taiwan can continue to register to take the computerised version of the Graduate Record Examination being offered until September 30, a media release said. The release states beyond September a pencil and paper version of the exam will be offered only one time in November.
NORWALK: The Adams Beverage Group announced today US Wine consumption continues to increase, marking its eighth consecutive year of growth. "Consumer demand for quality varietal wines from around the globe, coupled with reports linking moderate wine consumption to good health, has helped fuel the wine boom of the past eight years," said Robert Keane, co-publisher / editorial director for Adams Beverage Group.
FRANKFURT: Fraport AG, Frankfurt Airport Services today launched an electronic marketplace for used airport vehicles and equipment. The company said the site at www.fraport.com allows buyers to view used aircraft tow tractors, aircraft passenger stairs and other items no longer required by Fraport’s Fleet.
DALLAS: The Korean subsidiary of Kimberly-Clark corporation, Yuhan-Kimberly, has received the 2002 Best Corporate Image Award for Ethical Management, the company reports. The president of Yuhan-Kimberly has also received an award for best CEO in Korea at the third annual best corporate image awards, a press release revealed.
WALNUT CREEK: Developer of network management tools, WildPackets announced plans to expand their market presence in the Asia Pacific region. "Our recent Asia tour confirmed high demand for WildPackets products, training and certification," states Janice Spampinato, WildPackets Executive VP of Sales and Marketing.
REDMOND: Microsoft Corp., IBM Corp. and BEA Systems today announced specifications for business transactions and process automation within and between companies.
MILAN: Specialty Pharmaceutical company, Eurand today reported financial results for the six month period ending June 30, 2002. The company said total revenue was Euro50.1 mn, an increase of 25%, compared to revenues for the same period in 2001.
TAIPEI: ASE Test Limited reports net revenues for July were $US26.4 million. The company said the July figure represented growth of 40% year-over-year
HAMILTON: Michael W. Stamm will join asset management company W.P. Stewart & Co. as the firm’s general counsel, the company reported today. William P. Stewart, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer said “Mike was our outside counsel for many years and has an in depth knowledge of our organization.”
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