Australia
Samsung Asks For the Ban Of Apple’s iPhone 4S
Submitted by Manish Sood on Mon, 10/17/2011 - 03:58
Brand war between Samsung and Apple has reached yet another level, and it seems there is no end to this war in the near term. Samsung Electronics
Co. has blamed Apple to be violating its mobile and user interface patents, and henceforth has asked Japan and Australia judges to put a temporary
Australian Boy Found Guilty of Breaching Indonesian Law
Submitted by Manish Sood on Fri, 10/07/2011 - 14:30
An Australian boy, who was caught in Bali for carrying marijuana products, has become a matter of discussion in the country. The authorities concerned have promised the public to bring back the boy safely to the country.
Foster’s to Takeover SABMiller
Submitted by Gurpreet Singh on Thu, 09/22/2011 - 05:17
There is soon going to be a takeover agreement between Foster's and SABMiller. It was revealed by the CE of the firm that this agreement shall help in the establishment of an essential beachhead on the Asia Pacific Ocean.
Sorry, No Help In Bailouts, Says China
Submitted by Gurpreet Singh on Wed, 09/14/2011 - 04:28China has made it clear that other countries should not wait for bailouts that would be given by then rather they should put their things in order to overcome the financial crisis. The news came in to lime light when Asian market closed to its lowest since the start of the year.
To tell in details: the country’s largest lender, Commonwealth Bank of Australia dropped by 2.5% while Samsung Electronics performed well after it got publicized that Samsung products would not be banned in Germany.
Sydney, Melbourne Have Rocketing Room Rates, Says Report
Submitted by Manish Sood on Wed, 09/14/2011 - 04:18
Hotels. com recently released a report showcasing about the hotel room rates and increase in same in the time. From the report, it was revealed that the hotel room rates in Melbourne and Sydney has the highest and the fastest rising room rates worldwide in the first half of 2011.
Ms. Penny Williams: Global Ambassador for Women and Girls
Submitted by Manish Sood on Wed, 09/14/2011 - 04:04
There was a high demand for someone who could protect the rights of woman, and could provide them a safe and healthy environment to live in.
Steep Bump Up In Hotel Accommodation Charges
Submitted by Gurpreet Singh on Tue, 09/13/2011 - 15:09
Think before you plan for any hotel stays, as the new sales figures the Australian lodge space charges have raised by 9%.
The reported information accounted that the first region to follow the increased interest rate track was Brisbane, as the regions hotel market was commenced with 27% augmentation.
Australia Reflects Surge in Exports
Submitted by Manish Sood on Mon, 09/12/2011 - 03:38
While commenting on the current economic environment, Trade Minister Craig Emerson said: “Australia’s bulk commodity exports are continuing to recover from the effects of natural disasters on production and port facilities at the start of this year”.
Government Approves New Water Deal for Rio Tinto
Submitted by Manish Sood on Fri, 09/09/2011 - 03:36
Recent reports have revealed that Rio Tinto, the mining firm has won an official approval by the Government of Western Australia for continuing the initial phase of the iron ore expansion project at the Pilbara region. This huge project includes a sum of $3.9 billion.
ACCC to Challenge Federal Court’s Ruling for Metcash’s deal
Submitted by Gurpreet Singh on Fri, 09/09/2011 - 03:29It seems that the fears of the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC), revolving green signal for the deal between grocery wholesaler Metcash and, the Franklins supermarket business could monopolies Metcash’s position, are coming true. It has been reported that the acquisition bid worth $215 million by Metcash has been accepted, though the ACC has made it clear that it would challenge the deal in Federal Court.
