Monthly Archives: March 2012
Nokia Asha 303 India Launch – Special Offers for Vodafone Customers
Asia Bizz: Finnish phone manufacturing giant, Nokia has further expanded its Asha series in the Indian market with the launch of its Asha 303. The new Asha 303 has a unique trendy look that is surely going to attract young purchasers and boasts...
Samsung to Launch Smart TVs in Indian market
Asia Bizz: South Korean company Samsung electronics has recently announced its plans to launch a smart interactive television in India. The new product was unveiled at the 2012 South West Asia Regional Forum that was held in Bangkok, Thailand.
The...
Carrefour Store Shut Down Temporairily Following Media Sting Operation in China
Asia Bizz: On March 18, 2012, retail giant Carrefour shut down its store temporarily in Central China’s Henan province. The store was shut for three days following reports that it changed the expiry date on chicken products that had passed...
Budget 2012-13 Brings Relief for Automakers Investing in Diesel Vehicles
Asia Bizz: India’s Budget 2012 – 13 has brought some relief for auto makers when it comes to the prices of vehicles. The biggest relief has been brought as no extra taxes have been levied on diesel vehicles in the Asian nation.
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India vs Pakistan Asia Cup 2012 – Virat Kohli Powers India’s Win
Asia Bizz: The atmosphere on Sunday, March 18, 2012 was charged in Mirpur as it witnessed arch rivals India and Pakistan taking on each other in a battle to the finish. The credit of the magnificent win of the Indian cricket team against...
Uniqlo Opens in Ginza with 20 percent Non-Japanese Staff
Asia Bizz: On March 16, 2012, Fast Retailing opened its largest flagship Uniqlo store in Ginza. With the launch in Tokyo, it has become the 9th flagship store in the world. Moreover, it is the first for the clothing retailer which has hired...
Indian Government Pulls Back Plans of Mobile TV
Asia Bizz: India’s Information and Broadcasting Ministry has recently dropped the plans to offer Mobile TV services. The I&B ministry has also decided to restrict its spectrum allocation to digitalization of Doordarshan’s terrestrial...
PayPal Begins Payment system through smartphones
Asia Bizz: Rupert Keeley, the chief of PayPal Asia-Pacific announced on March 16, 2012 that the US company plans to expand in the Asian region in the upcoming 12 to 18 months. The company has now launched the region’s first payment service...
General Motors to Develop Better Diesel Engines for Indian Market
Asia Bizz: In the last couple of years, the Indian market has seen a phenomenal increase in the demand of diesel cars. The diesel cars are now high in demand due to the rising prices of petrol in the country and for this reason, manufacturers...
Honda Motors to Launch Honda Moto LINC in Japan
Asia Bizz: Japanese motor company Honda Motors announced that it will be launching the new Honda Moto LINC on March 14, 2012. The new LINC is a membership-based service for Honda motorcycle owners in Japan.
The company said that it will be...