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June 2010 / Vol. 2, No. 6

Korea's Second Rocket Attempt

Tuesday, June 1, 2010

Usually when you hear the news of a Korean rocket launch, it is North Korea being belligerent. But this time, it’s South Koreans being scientific. South Korea will launch its Naro rocket, officially called the Korea Space Launch Vehicle-1, in June. It is the second attempt at launching a satellite into orbit, the first being just August of last year. The country has high hopes for a successful second rocket launch. This peaceful, scientific use of rocket technology shows that the path North Korea follows is not the only path. And Korea’s burning desire to be a technology center is what is driving this forward.

The launch is tentatively scheduled to be June 9, and preparations have been ongoing since April 8. However, if there are weather delays, it can be up to ten days later.The Korea Aerospace Research Institute (KA RI) built half of this rocket – the upper half. The lower half is a Russian booster stage, an Angara rocket, manufactured in Khrunichev State Space Science and Production Center. The two stages of the rocket are currently being looked over at the Naro Space Center in Goheung, South Jolla Province. The 100 kg satellite payload was also created in Korea.

Next Generation Storage System Developed

Tuesday, June 1, 2010

Asia-Pacific Business and Technology Report was able to sit down with Cho Byung-cheol, CEO of Taejin Infotech Co., and discuss his company’s latest developments in high-speed data storage systems. For the past 14 years, Taejin Infotech has been developing new solutions in the area of semiconduc- tor memory systems and business solutions. Now, they have something that might significantly change most computing environments – Ed.

Vietnam's Revolution Revisited Capitalism Amid Socialism

Tuesday, June 1, 2010

The diminutive president of Vietnam, Nguyen Minh Triet, was on the reviewing stand greeting high-level well-wishers after the big reunification day parade in Ho Chi Minh City. In the absence of Vietnam Communist Party General Secretary Nong Duc Manh, Triet was the central figure on hand to lend top-level dignity to a three-hour review of history as reenacted on the 35th anniversary of “the fall” of the ancien regime of old “South” Vietnam.

Using CaaS to Enhance Call Center Operations

Tuesday, June 1, 2010

“Communications as a Service” or CaaS solutions are now being used by several companies to improve their business prospects especially through call centers. Call centers serve to link a company with customers directly. Whether to handle complaints or promote a product or solution it is the call center executives who handle end user queries.

Renewable Energy Options for Telecom Sector

Tuesday, June 1, 2010

During the current decade, there has been an exponential growth in the telecom sector, especially in wireless. Telecom users also view the telephone as not only a tool for communication, but also a tool to impart education and entertainment. The mobile network has become a forum to promote common interests, ideas and goals. There is an understanding that everybody should have the opportunity to connect with the world beyond their geographical boundaries.

Twitter as a Marketing Tool

Tuesday, June 1, 2010

Within a few years of its launch, Twitter has become the most popular micro-blogging application. Users can access Twitter on powerful broadband connections and even on their mobile phones. It allows 140 characters in a single message to share information among members through mobile phones.

Careers in Internal Communications

Tuesday, June 1, 2010

Internal communications, a field that actively engages and communicates with internal stakeholders (employees, leadership, contract staff and alumni) is growing rapidly. Several research reports and trends point to internal communications as being among the fastest growing area of communication with a rate of between 25-30 percent. Significant improvement in communication effectiveness is associated with a nearly 20 percent increase in a company’s market value.

Technical Advances in Agriculture in China

Tuesday, June 1, 2010

One of the most important fundamental commodities that are critical to man’s existence is food. In this regard, a country’s agricultural backbone is vital to sustain the way of life for its citizens. Without a sound food and agricultural support system, the country’s continual development in all other areas including economic, cultural, social and industrial aspects will simply move forward at a very slow rate or even not at all.

Lamon Rutten

Tuesday, June 1, 2010

Q: Could you tell us little bit about MC X?

A: MCX stands for Multi Commodity Exchange of India. We are a quite young company; we started trading in November 2003. We take commodity futures. We are the largest in India. We have market share of more than 80 percnt. We take contracts in products like gold, silver, crude oil, a number of agricultural products. We have grown fast. We are one of the fastest growing exchanges. We are the sixth largest commodity futures exchange in markets. Our trading value of last year was $1.24 trillion.

Indian IT Industry on Hiring Spree

Tuesday, June 1, 2010

Revival of the global economy and an expected 8.3 percent GDP growth in India is good news for the business process outsourcing industry. The IT -IT eS segment is set to hire more this year. The year 2010 will be a good year for the industry.

Many IT -IT eS companies are on a hiring spree. According to Nasscom, the projected net hiring in the IT /BPO sector will touch 150,000 during the financial year 2011.

Changing China-Taiwanese Ties

Tuesday, June 1, 2010

Before the Kuomintang government reclaimed the podium of power in Taiwan two years ago, relations with China were tense and there was at least one move for the international exit among the foreign diplomatic corp. in favor of the carrots dangled by Beijing.

Booming of Energy Sector in Chinese Economy

Tuesday, June 1, 2010

If anybody thought that the economic downturn experienced by the world over will bring the Chinese energy sector to a standstill, then they were grossly wrong. For one, this period of economic uncertainty has made the country more determined to rise to the occasion when the economy revives.

Aricent to Focus on 3G/4G Opportunities in the APAC Region

Tuesday, June 1, 2010

Aricent, a provider of communications technology and services, works closely with communications service providers (CSPs) and equipment manufactures to solve the emerging and complex innovation, SI and R&D challenges these organizations face in this highly competitive market. The company has co- developed some of the world’s first Femtocell, WiMAX and In-flight broad- band solutions.

Leveraging IP Communications to Enhance Business

Tuesday, June 1, 2010

Technological developments have such a powerful impact on society and have often been the catalysts for major global changes.

Technology Recovery in 2010

Tuesday, June 1, 2010

Asian stocks have started showing an upward climb with the MS CI Asia Pacific Index rising with news of Toyota Motor Corp. and Canon Inc. gaining from the global market recovery.

Toyota, the world’s largest car manufacturer, managed to overcome the loss it forecast and ended up making an operating profit.

Canon, a manufacturer of cameras whose market is mostly outside Japan, has made a quick climb in sales with the U.S. dollar showing recovery. Also, Korean firm Samsung Electronics Co. experienced a rise of 20 percent in sale from America.

Culture Rules! Open Culture

Tuesday, June 1, 2010

A friend and I were strolling one holiday evening through a Park Street neighborhood, looking for a place to dine. My friend suggested Muglai cuisine.

I took notice of the parking attendant’s smile and greeting when he said “chust Urdu.” The doorkeeper opened the door and mumbled something in Urdu that sounded like a nice greeting, too. As we were about to take a seat, a couple of helpers arrive from nowhere and help us settle down.

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