Ascott To Acquire Hai Phong Serviced Residence Currently Under Its Management

(PRWEB) August 27, 2011

CapitaLand’s wholly-owned serviced residence business unit, The Ascott Limited (Ascott), has entered into a conditional joint venture agreement with Thuy Duong Investment Joint Stock Company whereby Ascott will acquire a 90% stake in Somerset Central TD Hai Phong City, Vietnam for US$ 9.45 million (S$ 11.4 million). Ascott was awarded the management contract for the 132-unit Somerset Central TD Hai Phong City in 2009 by Thuy Duong Investment Joint Stock Company, an established real estate company with developments across Vietnam’s major cities. The acquisition of Somerset Central TD Hai Phong City will allow Ascott to take control of the development and enhance the value of the serviced residence.

Somerset Central TD Hai Phong City will be the first international brand of serviced residence in Hai Phong when it opens in the second half of 2012. Besides Somerset Central TD Hai Phong City, Ascott will be opening Somerset Danang Bay and Somerset Saigon Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam by 2014. As the largest international serviced residence owner-operator in Vietnam, Ascott currently operates over 860 apartment units across six properties (four properties in Hanoi and two in Ho Chi Minh City).

Mr Lim Ming Yan, Ascott’s Chief Executive Officer, said: “Our strategy for Southeast Asia is to invest in key cities with strong potential for serviced residences. Vietnam is one of our key markets in Southeast Asia and we hold a long-term view of our investments in the country. Vietnam‟s pro-business regulatory environment and growing educated workforce will continue to attract multinational companies to set up operations. This will in turn generate demand for serviced residences. We are glad to be able to add Somerset Central TD Hai Phong City to our portfolio of quality properties.”

Mr Alfred Ong, Ascott’s Managing Director for Southeast Asia and Australia, said: “The development of Hai Phong is one of the Vietnamese government‟s top priorities and its GDP is projected to grow by about 13% over the next five years. As foreign direct investments increase and the city expands its industrial and export processing zones, demand for quality accommodation will rise. By investing in Somerset Central TD Hai Phong City, we will be able to gain first mover advantage as there is no international serviced residence in Hai Phong. Besides opening three more properties in Hai Phong, Danang and Ho Chi Minh City in the coming years, we are constantly looking for investment opportunities and management contracts to strengthen Ascott’s leadership position in Vietnam.”

Somerset Central TD Hai Phong City has a prime location in the city‟s new Central Business District and is just a five-minute drive from the airport and the old city centre. The property is also less than a 30-minute drive from the industrial parks and seaport which are attracting a large number of expatriates.

The serviced residence is part of the landmark TD Plaza, a modern and luxurious integrated development which also comprises a five-storey shopping complex, an office block and a condominium tower. Somerset Central TD Hai Phong City will offer units ranging from studios to three-bedroom apartments and facilities such as a gymnasium, swimming pool, business centre, residents‟ lounge and children‟s playroom. Residents at Somerset Central TD Hai Phong City will be able to enjoy a complete lifestyle experience at the adjoining shopping complex which houses Parksons Department Store, an eight-theatre Cineplex, bowling centre, supermarket, restaurants, café and food court.

About The Ascott Limited

The Ascott Limited is the world’s largest international serviced residence owner-operator with over 22,000 operating serviced residence units in key cities of Asia Pacific, Europe and the Gulf region, as well as about 6,000 units which are under development, making a total of more than 28,000 units.

The company operates three brands – Ascott, Citadines and Somerset Its portfolio spans over 70 cities across 20 countries, 14 of which are new cities in Ascott’s portfolio where its serviced residences are being developed.

Ascott, a wholly-owned subsidiary of CapitaLand Limited, is headquartered in Singapore. It pioneered Asia Pacific’s first international-class serviced residence in 1984. In 2006, it established the world’s first Pan-Asian serviced residence real estate investment trust, Ascott Residence Trust. Today, the company boasts a 27-year industry track record and serviced residence brands that enjoy recognition worldwide.

Recent awards include DestinAsian Readers’ Choice Awards 2011 “Best Serviced Residence in Asia Pacific”, TTG China Travel Awards 2011 “Best Serviced Residence Operator in China”, Business Traveller UK Awards 2010 “Best Serviced Apartment Company”, Business Traveller Asia-Pacific Awards 2010 “Best Serviced Residence Brand” and “Best Serviced Residence in Asia-Pacific‟” and TTG Travel Awards 2010 “Best Serviced Residence Operator”.

About CapitaLand Group

CapitaLand is one of Asia’s largest real estate companies. Headquartered and listed in Singapore, the multi-local company’s core businesses in real estate, hospitality and real estate financial services are focused in growth cities in Asia Pacific and Europe.

The company’s real estate and hospitality portfolio, which includes homes, offices, shopping malls, serviced residences and mixed developments, spans more than 110 cities in over 20 countries. CapitaLand also leverages on its significant asset base, real estate domainknowledge, financial skills and extensive market network to develop real estate financial products and services in Singapore and the region.

The listed entities of the CapitaLand Group include Australand, CapitaMalls Asia, CapitaMall Trust, CapitaCommercial Trust, Ascott Residence Trust, CapitaRetail China Trust, CapitaMalls Malaysia Trust and Quill Capita Trust.

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StockProfessors.com a New On-Line Community for Straight Forward, Up-to-Date, Powerful Stock News and Analysis.

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New York, NY (PRWEB) September 2, 2010

Stock Professors now hosts a new on-line community for investors, traders, or anyone interested in new, and relevant news related to the stock market. They have one of the largest followings of penny stock investors in the US, and use a two-fold approach to help small corporations get seen by serious investors, as well as giving investors key information on hot penny stocks being traded today.

In addition to breaking news and articles from experts, Stock Professors aims to bring investors analyst quality research on at least 2 stocks every month. These research reports provide members with valuable company profiles and analysis.

Their past selections have fared very well, albeit during this recent bearish market.

Hot penny stocks are often hard to find, so they alert members of potential breakouts early, allowing them time to conduct their research before the rest of the market catches up. Timing is everything in Penny Stocks, so the Stock Professor analysts present material in a timely fashion making it easy for investors to make informed decisions.

Stock Professors will have 2 ideas coming in September in the China energy sector; these tend to be explosive stocks, which will certainly give members something to get excited about.

About the Company:

Stock Professors puts small corporations operating under investors’ radar in the spotlight through its multi-faceted marketing approach. With its intense marketing methods, Stock Professor targets both the individual and the institutional investment communities and uses numerous methods to reach the maximum numbers of investors.

In its trade alert section, the experts at Stock Professors give investors the latest news on penny stocks to watch, updated daily. Its primary focus is getting small-cap companies noticed by investors, a crucial and often overlooked part of running a corporation.

Stock Professors develops a personalized strategic plan for micro-cap and small-cap companies, which include creating a message for the company that offers investors a compelling reason to invest in it.

Through traditional mass media outlets, Internet marketing, and trade show participation, Stock Professors creates a complete package to help small companies reach the investors who can make a difference to their bottom lines.

More information can be found here or email info(at)stockprofessors(dot)com

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HSH.com Weekly Mortgage Rate Radar: Rate Rise Ends 10-Week Streak of Record-Setting Lows

Foster City, CA (PRWEB) October 12, 2011

Rates on the most popular types of mortgages moved higher, snapping a 10-week streak of record-setting rate declines, according to HSH.com’s Weekly Mortgage Rate Radar. The average rate for conforming 30-year fixed-rate mortgages rose by 7 basis points (0.07 percent) to 4.18 percent. Conforming 5/1 hybrid ARM rates increased by 6 basis points, closing the Wednesday-to-Tuesday wraparound weekly survey at an average of 3.08 percent.

“The economic news over the past week was less bleak than what we’ve become accustomed to,” explained Keith Gumbinger, vice president of HSH.com. “A few good days for stocks came at the expense of bonds and mortgages.”

Still, this minor rate increase doesn’t change the mortgage picture by much, Gumbinger said. “Even with this small rise, mortgage rates are still at fantastic and near record-low levels.”

Favorable rates should persist for a while, according to HSH.com’s October

Two-Month Forecast, which includes a prediction for rates in the upcoming weeks as well as a dissection of factors expected to influence the mortgage market.

Average mortgage rates and points for conforming residential mortgages for the week ending October 11 were, according to HSH.com:

Conforming 30-year fixed-rate mortgage

    Average rate: 4.18 percent
    Average points: 0.28

Conforming 5/1-year ARM

    Average rate: 3.08 percent
    Average points: 0.22

Average mortgage rates and points for conforming residential mortgages for the previous week ending October 4 were, according to HSH.com:

Conforming 30-year fixed-rate mortgage

    Average rate: 4.11 percent
    Average points: 0.27

Conforming 5/1-year ARM

    Average rate: 3.02 percent
    Average points: 0.22

Methodology

The Weekly Mortgage Rate Radar reports the average rates and points offered on conforming 30-year fixed-rate mortgages and conforming 5/1 ARMs. The weekly mortgage rate survey covers a large sample of mortgage lenders and is conducted over a Wednesday-to-Tuesday cycle, with data released every Wednesday. HSH.com’s survey helps consumers find the best rates on home loans in changing market conditions. Unlike mortgage rate surveys that report average rates only, the Weekly Mortgage Rate Radar’s inclusion of both average rates and average points provides a more accurate view of mortgage terms currently offered by lenders.

Every week, HSH.com conducts a survey of mortgage rate data for a wide range of consumer mortgage products including ARMs, FHA-backed and jumbo mortgages, as well as home equity loans and lines of credit from hundreds of direct lenders in the U.S. For information on additional loan products, visit HSH.com.

About HSH.com

HSH.com is a trusted source of mortgage data, trends, news and analysis. Since 1979, HSH’s market research and commentary has helped homeowners, buyers and sellers make smart financial choices and save money on mortgage and home equity products. HSH.com, of Pompton Plains, N.J., is owned and operated by QuinStreet, Inc. (NASDAQ: QNST), one of the largest Internet marketing and media companies in the world. QuinStreet is committed to providing consumers and businesses with the information they need to research, find and select the products, services and brands that meet their needs. The company is a leader in visitor-friendly marketing practices. For more information, please visit QuinStreet.com.

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Bond International Software, Inc. Launches New U.S. Based Websites for its Recruiting and Staffing Software

Atlanta, GA (PRWEB) October 10, 2011

Bond International Software, Inc. represents the integration of Bond’s three operating divisions in the United States; Bond Adapt, Bond eEmpACT and Bond StaffSuite (formerly VCG). In order to effectively inform the staffing and recruiting industry of the capabilities of its software products, Bond has launched a new corporate site and re-launched its three major product sites.

    http://www.Bond-US.com is the new corporate site for Bond International Software, Inc. the U.S. operating company for Bond. Here visitors will be able to discover more about our company, leadership, mission, services and more. A key feature of the site will be a frequently updated “News and Resources” blogging area, where Bond U.S. sector experts will write on topics such as industry and technology trends as well as product features and benefits. The corporate site will be the jumping off point to visit Bond U.S.’s product sites:

    http://www.BondAdapt-US.com is the newly updated site for Bond’s flagship recruiting and staffing software, Adapt. Highly flexible and configurable, Adapt is the leading recruiting software package in the world, deployed in staffing firms of all sizes and specialties.

    http://www.BondeEmpACT-US.com is the enhanced site to learn more about eEmpACT, Bond’s integrated front and back-office staffing software solution with a built in accounting system and reliable GL and AP for commercial staffing firms.

    http://www.BondStaffSuite-US.com is the updated site for Bond’s StaffSuite software, a highly scalable, configurable front and back-office solution for full-service staffing firms with strong reporting, document management and workflow capabilities.

Steve Taylor, Bond International Software, Inc. President and CEO added “Bond International Software Inc. was created to support the North American market with premier staffing and recruiting software solutions that empower their success. These new and updated Websites offer prospective and existing customers alike greater opportunity to learn more about our products and services and interact through our blogs with our experienced team of veteran subject matter experts.”

About Bond International Software PLC (UK, AIM: BDI)

London stock market-listed Bond International Software (BDI) is a global provider of recruitment and human capital management (HCM) software and services. Bond is the largest, and most established, global specialist in staffing software worldwide and is a rapidly growing provider of web-based and multi-lingual e-recruitment and talent acquisition software to the corporate market. Bond also provides established HR and payroll software and outsourcing services directly to both the public and private sectors.

Established in 1973 and listed on the London Stock Exchange since 1997, Bond has over 35 years’ experience in the development and creation of products and services that have become industry standards. Headquartered in the United Kingdom, the Group also has offices in the United States, Australia, Canada, South Africa, Japan, Hong Kong and Peru – with a global team of nearly 500 employees, more than 3,500 customers and over 100,000 users. For more information please visit http://www.bondinternationalsoftware.com.

Bond International Software, Inc. is the U.S. operating company for Bond, with headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia and offices in Richmond, Virginia and Bloomington, Minnesota. The Bond U.S. operations, with more than 100 employees, support nearly 800 customers and 20,000 users. For more information please visit http://www.bond-us.com.

For further information, please contact:

Tim Giehll

Chief Marketing & Strategy Officer

Bond International Software, Inc.

tim.giehll(at)bond-us(dot)com

1-800-456-5660 X240

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Group Dudes Launches Their New Web Video Produced by Top Advertising Agency Creative Bube Tube

(PRWEB) October 06, 2011

Group Dudes goal is to provide guys with cool deals and savings on things like; cars, sports, food, bars and tech. Not only that, Group Dudes has done deals with such companies as; the Toronto Maple Leafs, Toronto Blue Jays, Toronto FC, Toronto Argos, Toronto Marlies, Budweiser, Boston Pizza, Licks and The Hockey News. Group Dudes realized the opportunity in the growing coupon market, and quickly snatched up the “Dudes only” audience. Group Dudes turned to top Advertising Agency, Creative Bube Tube to produce an exhilarating commercial that would be more informative and promotional for their customers. The 30-second commercial was mostly produced in postproduction and followed a very structured procedure.

Once the script and storyboard were finalized, the live action portion of the commercial was filmed in a Toronto studio in front of a green screen. A green screen allows the object in front of it (in this case 2 male actors) to be placed anywhere, and on any background. After production, the live action footage was then passed onto the top Advertising Agency’s postproduction department where all of the magic happened. First, the postproduction team created rough animatics to ensure that pacing and the selected camera angles were all feasible with the project. From there the 2D and 3D animations were added in using After Effects and Cinema 4D to create a pile of sports equipment and other various “manly” things. After completion of the animations, the skilled postproduction team added lighting and texture passes and then comped it all together. Compiling is the act of taking each various aspect of a commercial and combining it to create a finished product. Finally, the postproduction team did the full quality of animation and then added in the sound design. Sound design is the process of creating all of the sound effects, for example if an object falls from the top of the screen and smashes into the ground, the editor doing sound design would be responsible for finding the appropriate sound, timing the sound of the crash and the animation of the broken tiles flying everywhere. Once the finished product is all polished it is ready to be sent to air. “It was a great project to work on, we had a lot of creative freedom which made it enjoyable for us,” said Motion and Graphic Designer, Jason Tennant.

The top Advertising Agency also handled the media buying and planning for Group Dudes and placed their 30-second commercial on TSN, which is a highly targeted channel for their target market. “We had 75 subscribers within the first few minutes of the ad airing,” said Director of Services and Technology for Group Dudes, Chad Mitchell, “we were amazed at how quick the results were!”

About Group Dudes:

Group Dudes is essentially an online coupon company that targets a male demographic. Their goal is to connect their male consumers with deals on cool things such as food fare, scuba diving lessons, tickets to sporting events, skydiving and much more. Providing deals from top-notch businesses at the best prices around, Group Dudes offers incredible savings on goods and services for men to enjoy. Visit them and sign-up today at http://www.Groupdudes.com. Hurry though; deals are time-sensitive and you definitely do not want to miss any.

About Creative Bube Tube:

Creative Bube Tube is a top Advertising Agency offering top-quality television commercial productions. Based out of Milton, Ontario and with three offices across Canada, Creative Bube Tube handles every project in-house from script to screen. The top Advertising Agency can produce anything from stock video commercials to live action productions. Creative Bube Tube also handles; branding, PR, web design and much more. Visit them today at http://www.creativebubetube.com to see some of the hundreds of commercials they’ve produced for clients such as; Innovative Composites International, Hakim Optical, Dr. Ho, Slimband, Lifemates and Trade Secrets.

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The Vitec Group’s Imaging Division Launches Nine eCommerce-Enabled Sites with Shopatron

San Luis Obispo, CA (Vocus) September 9, 2010

The Vitec Group’s Imaging Division has launched eight regional and a global website for its Manfrotto brand. Manfrotto is the worldwide leader in manufacturing camera and lighting supports for the photographic, motion picture, broadcast and entertainment industries.

The Vitec Group’s Imaging & Staging Division, headquartered in Italy, has a strong reputation among two main groups of creative professionals: photographers and videographers, whether they are shooting commercially, independently or for pleasure; and live and corporate event production and touring bands, who need versatile trussing and staging sets.

Due to ongoing customer demand, Vitec Group Imaging Division decided to take sales of their brands online, and chose Shopatron as the technology partner for the online marketing and sales initiative, nicknamed “ePresence.” The initial launch of the Manfrotto brand will include a global website at http://www.manfrotto.com and nine regional sites in the US, UK, Italy, France, Germany, China, Japan and Hong Kong.

Shopatron is responsible for all design, implementation and ongoing operation of the websites. Two of the sites, http://www.manfrotto.us and http://www.manfrotto.co.uk, will offer online sales immediately. Through the Coex Freedom order exchange, the Shopatron system will assign each online order from these websites to a local, authorized retailer with the selected products in stock. The French and German websites will also launch eCommerce this year.

The launch of the Manfrotto brand is just the beginning of the ePresence initiative. The complete project will ultimately launch all Vitec Group Imaging Division manufactured and distributed Brands, encompassing more than 80 websites. The Gitzo brand implementation is scheduled to begin immediately following the launch of Manfrotto.

“This is a huge undertaking for us, and there were a lot of factors to consider when we started to look at outsourcing the project,” said Carlo Alberto Cuman, Web Director of Vitec Group Imaging Division. “We chose Shopatron for several reasons. Their ability to integrate our retailers into the eCommerce process was a key factor for us. We wanted our website to support our valued partners. Additionally, having all of our sites built with the onBlocks platform gives us the ability to directly manage content. With the significant scope of our project, Shopatron’s experience with multiple languages and currencies was also critical for our decision.”

“It is not every day we get a chance to work on such a significant, coordinated, multi-national implementation,” added Brian Clausen, SVP of eCommerce Strategy at Shopatron. “An initiative like this uses a majority of the features from our platform, including retail-integration, international capabilities, customer support, fraud management, online marketing and in-store pickup.”

After the launch of Monfrotto and Gitzo, Vitec Group Imaging Division plans to launch the following brands: Kata, National Geographic bags & supports, Avenger, Elinchrom, Lastolite, Litepanels, Genus.

The Vitec Group

Vitec is an international group principally serving customers in the media sector with products and services for the broadcast, photographic and entertainment industries. Listed on the London Stock Exchange with 2008 revenue of £338 million, Vitec is based on strong, well known premium brands on which professionals and keen amateurs worldwide rely.

The Vitec Group, founded in the UK, has expanded worldwide, taking superb products to new markets and developing new markets for superb products. Today, around half our business is done on the American continent, for so long the powerhouse of film and broadcasting. We retain a substantial share of markets in Europe where our products are bridging old divides from professional to keen amateur to home studio and we have an expanding presence in the rapidly developing markets of the Far East. In an era of global news and events, of instant information and image sharing, we offer both feet on the ground and a global standard of quality and service. Our customers might be capturing a championship putt at St Andrews or broadcasting a 100 meters final at the Olympics, managing the rush hour in Delhi or filming a TV series in Dallas. They all need a brand they can trust. For more information visit http://www.vitecgroup.com.

About Shopatron

Founded in 2001, Shopatron is the only retail-integrated eCommerce solution for branded manufacturers, distributors, and multi-channel retailers. Working with over 800 manufacturers and 12,000 retail partners across 35 industries, Shopatron offers an innovative and flexible approach to eCommerce that matches the unique needs of branded manufacturers and multi-channel retailers.

With Shopatron’s solution for branded manufacturers, Coex Freedom, brands sell on their website and send those orders to their retail partners for fulfillment. This solution eliminates channel conflict, builds retailer relationships, grows distribution and increases overall sales for the brand. Shopatron’s solution for multi-channel retailers, Coex Private, allows retailers to fulfill orders from all inventory centers, including both retail stores and distribution centers. Shopatron’s distributed order management model also enables in-store pickup and ship-to-store capabilities that drive traffic into brick-and-mortar locations for additional services and add-on sales.

Shopatron clients include top brands such as Callaway Golf, Suzuki, Polaroid, Mizuno, Ducati, JL Audio, American Tire Distributors and Sport Chalet. The company is headquartered in San Luis Obispo, Calif. For more information and a full client list, visit: http://www.Shopatron.com.

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