Shell Advance strengthens MotoGP presence

Shell Advance strengthens MotoGP presenceLeading motorcycle lubricant brand, Shell Advance, has reached an agreement with MotoGP rights holders Dorna Sports SL to become the title sponsor of the 2009 Shell Advance Malaysian Motorcycle Grand Prix. “We are extremely pleased to announce our title sponsorship of the penultimate round of the 2009 FIM MotoGP World Championship. The event will provide us with an ideal platform to ...

AXIS and Saudi Airlines unite for pilgrams

AXIS and Saudi Airlines unite for pilgrams AXIS, a telecommunications company known for its simple and affordable services, is cooperating with Saudi Arabian Airlines to ensure easy and affordable telecommunication services for Indonesian pilgrims.   Through the services, AXIS will give out 50,000 free AXIS Salam starter packs for Indonesians departing on the haj on Saudi Airlines through Bekasi, Surabaya and Batam points ...

Mercedes-Benz Indonesia unveils CKD E-Class

Mercedes-Benz Indonesia unveils CKD E-ClassFollowing the success of New Mercedes-Benz E-Class W212, Mercedes-Benz Indonesia has unveiled a Complete Knock Down (CKD) version of the model, locally produced under license of the global automaker in Wanaherang, Cibinong, West Java. “We initiated local production to fulfill high customer demand for our E-Class series,” said Mercedes-Benz Indonesia president director ...

The best third quarter year for Ford

The best third quarter year for Ford Ford Motor Indonesia has enjoyed the best third quarter since it began operating in the country in 2002.             The company recorded sales of 2,603 vehicles this third quarter, an increase of 9.6 percent from last year’s 2,375 vehicles sold.             “This quarter ...

Grand Hyatt Jakarta appoints new executive chef

Grand Hyatt Jakarta appoints new executive chef Peter Steller, general manager of Grand Hyatt Jakarta, has announced the appointment of Mark Long as new executive chef. Started his culinary journey at the tender age of 15, Long claimed various positions in various well-known hotel chains in Europe before obtaining the position of executive sous chef at the Edwardian International Hotel in ...

“Worry-Free” BlackBerry Curve 8520 package

“Worry-Free” BlackBerry Curve 8520 packageAXIS started to distribute BlackBerry Curve 5820 smart phones on Oct. 15 to customers who ordered the phone online through AXIS Center. AXIS’ BlackBerry Curve 5820 is bundled in a “worry free” package priced at a competitive price of Rp 3.5 million, inclusive of tax. The “worry free” package includes three unlimited packages with different prices, namely the daily package at ...

Indosat announces Digital Competitions winners

Indosat announces Digital Competitions winners Indosat announced winners of its three digital competitions, IM3 Narsistik Asikustik Video Contest, MudahMudik.com Digital Competition and i-say Competition Program in Jakarta on Oct. 15.   The three winners from the first contest, IM3 Narsistik Asikustik, were IM3 Fou, a group from Jakarta (each group member received 1 mini notebook), +SeirrA IM3+ from Semarang (each ...

‘Gold Plated’ Indocement at 2008-2009 Proper Program

‘Gold Plated’ Indocement at 2008-2009 Proper Program PT Indocement Tunggal Perkasa Tbk., known for its “Tiga Roda” cement brand, received “Gold Plated” certification for its factories in Citeureup, Bogor, at the recent Proper Program 2008-2009. Its factory in Palimanan, Cirebon received a “Green Plated” certification.             This is the second “Gold Plated” award ...

New Rush for more adventure

New Rush for more adventure Following its initial release in 2007, the Toyota Rush has answered most of our youth’s cravings for the perfect vehicle in facing challenging tracks and trails. And leading with 46.8 percent market share this first semester, Toyota has decided to renew its sporty product and raise the bar higher.             “The rising market ...

Innovating to Save Lives and Restore Sight

Innovating to Save Lives and Restore SightA “bionic eye” is no longer the stuff of science fiction. At the University of New South Wales (UNSW) a viable vision prosthesis – which can detect light, darks and patterns -- will be ready for human implantation as early as 2012. While the artificial eye still falls short of restoring full sight, the 98-channel device currently in development has the potential to create ...

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