Australia`s leading juice company launches juice blend with Martek`s

Columbia (ANTARA News/PRNewswire-AsiaNet) - Martek Biosciences (Nasdaq: MATK) announced today that life'sDHA(TM), its patented, vegetarian form of DHA-omega 3 for brain, eye and heart health, is available in the new Berri Australian Fresh Omega-3 for Heart & Mind juice-blend from National Foods, Australia's No. 1 juice company. National Foods is the largest citrus and fruit processor in Australia, packaging approximately 50 percent of all fruit juice beverages sold in the country. Sold in major retailers across Australia and available in extra pulpy orange flavor with DHA omega-3 for heart and mind, Berri Australian Fresh Omega-3 for Heart & Mind juice-blend provides 50mg per serving of life'sDHA.

"Berri Australian Fresh Omega-3 for Heart & Mind juice-blend marks our second product with National Foods, joining Pura(R) Kids with life'sDHA," said Joe Buron, vice president of marketing and sales for Martek. "We're pleased to be working with one of Australia's largest food companies through their Pura and Berri brands to offer a safe, contaminant-free alternative for Australian consumers to get the important health benefits of DHA."

DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) omega-3 is a long-chain omega-3 fatty acid that serves as a primary building block for the brain and the eyes and supports brain, eye and cardiovascular health throughout life. There is a large and growing body of scientific evidence demonstrating that people of all ages, from infants to aging adults, benefit from an adequate supply of DHA omega-3 in their diets. Several recent scientific reviews have noted the importance of DHA omega-3 in proper brain and eye development and function, and there are clinical studies underway to evaluate its role in decreasing the prevalence of certain neurological disorders.

Fish are often thought to be the only source of DHA omega-3.
However, life'sDHA offers a safe, vegetarian form of DHA that contains no oceanic pollutants and toxins. Fish are rich sources of DHA because they eat microalgae; life'sDHA is derived from microalgae and produced in an FDA-inspected facility from start to finish using a sustainable source that does not deplete ocean resources. life'sDHA is found in numerous foods, beverages and supplements for people of all ages. It is also the only source of DHA used in U.S. infant form la and is available in more than 90 percent of the formulas on the U.S. market.

In Australia, Martek is represented by distributor VILCO PTY LTD, Australia, to maximize the availability of life'sDHA in food and beverages.

National Foods is a wholly owned subsidiary of Kirin Holdings Company, Limited -- Incorporated in Japan. It is one of Australia's largest food companies, with core activities in milk, fresh dairy foods, juice and specialty cheese. National Foods' Pura Milk is the country's number one milk brand. Additionally, National Foods is the largest citrus and fruit processor in Australia, packaging approximately 50 percent of all fruit juice beverages sold nationally. For more information on National Foods, visit http://www.natfoods.com.au

Martek Biosciences Corporation (Nasdaq: MATK) is a leader in the innovation and development of DHA omega-3 products that promote health and wellness through every stage of life. The company produces life'sDHA, a sustainable and vegetarian source of the omega-3 fatty acid DHA (docosahexaenoic acid), for use in foods, beverages, infant formula, and supplements. The company also produces life'sARA(TM) (arachidonic acid), an omega-6 fatty acid, from a sustainable, vegetarian source, for use in infant formula. For more information on Martek Biosciences Corporation, visit www.martek.com. For a complete list of product, visit www.lifesdha.com

Sections of this release contain forward-looking statements.
These statements are based upon numerous assumptions which Martek cannot control and involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ. These statements should be understood in light of the risk factors set forth in the company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including, but not limited to, the company's Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2007 and other filed reports on Form 10-K, Form 10-K/A, Form 10-Q and Form 8-K.

Contact:
Cassie France-Kelly
Public Relations
Martek Biosciences
(443) 542-2116
media@martek.com
Kyle Stults
Investor Relations
Martek Biosciences
(410) 740-0081
investors@martek.com

SOURCE: Martek Biosciences Corporation
CONTACT: Cassie France-Kelly,
Public Relations,
+1-443-542-2116,
media@martek.com, or
Kyle Stults,
Investor Relations,
+1-410-740-0081,
investors@martek.com,
both of Martek Biosciences Corporation
Web site: http://www.martekbio.com
http://www.natfoods.com.au
http://www.lifesdha.com

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HuaMei Capital appoints Scott J. Nelson as First CEO

Former JPMorgan Securities expert on Asian banking and finance named CEO of first U.S. financial services company jointly owned by a Chinese company

Chicago (ANTARA News/PRNewswire-AsiaNet) - HuaMei Capital Company, Inc. (HuaMei) today announced the appointment of Scott J. Nelson, former head of the Asian Clients Group for JPMorgan Securities, as the company's first chief executive officer.

The appointment was made at a HuaMei Board of Directors meeting in Shenzhen, home of China Merchants Securities Co. Ltd. of P.R. China, the Chinese partner in HuaMei. U.S. principals in the firm include former U.S. Senator Adlai E. Stevenson III and Leo Melamed, chairman emeritus of the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.

HuaMei, formed last October, counsels U.S., Chinese and third country organizations on cross border mergers and acquisitions and private equity investment opportunities.
HuaMei also offers risk management and investment services for the growing number of Chinese firms with authority to invest offshore.

"I am honored and delighted to accept the appointment as CEO of HuaMei Capital Company. I am confident that this new venture will fulfill its vast potential as a cross-border financial intermediary," Nelson said. "I am equally confident that my 27 plus years of experience in commercial and investment banking including my extensive work in the Far East will be an asset to clients on both sides of the Pacific."

Stevenson, Melamed and Shaolin Gong, HuaMei co-chairman and chairman of China Merchants Securities Holdings (HK) Company Limited, issued a joint statement welcoming Nelson to the company.

"We're extremely pleased to have Scott as our first CEO, given his extensive background in banking and finance in China and throughout Asia, and his outstanding strategic marketing skills. We expect that Scott will help us 'close the sale' on a number of transactions in the very near future."

Added Jianping Liu HuaMei's Chief Operating Officer, "I welcome Scott Nelson to our management. Since our launch last October, our company has moved forward in both merger and acquisitions as well as asset management strategies. Announcements in this respect will be forthcoming."

Nelson, 51, spent 27 years with JPMorgan and its predecessor companies. He has a master's degree in Finance and Accounting from Northwestern University's Kellogg Graduate School of Management. He received his bachelor's degree in Business Administration and Finance from the University of Wisconsin -- Madison.

HuaMei ("China America"), based in Chicago and Beijing, is the first U.S. financial services company jointly owned by a Chinese company. It is 50 percent owned by China Merchants Securities Holdings (HK) Company Limited, a subsidiary of China Merchants Securities Co. Ltd. of P.R. China (collectively China Merchants). China Merchants is headquartered in Shenzhen with 71 branch offices and 1,700 employees. It is a member of the esteemed Merchants Group organized in the 1870s.

In addition to Stevenson and Melamed, the company's U.S. principals include MVC Capital Inc., (NYSE: MVC) ("MVC") as strategic investor. MVC is headed by Michael Tokarz, a senior investment professional and former general partner with Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co.

HuaMei's business in China is supported by a wholly owned subsidiary headquartered in Beijing with offices in Shanghai and Shenzhen. In addition to the U.S. headquarters in Chicago, the company has an office in Purchase, New York.

The company may be contacted at 312-957-4260. For more information, please visit http://www.huameicapital.com.

SOURCE HuaMei Capital Company, Inc.
CONTACT: Howard Dubnow of
HuaMei Capital Company, Inc.,
+1-312-957-4270;
or Lena Parsons of Jasculca|Terman and Associates,
+1-312-573-5515, for HuaMei Capital Company, Inc.
Web site: http://www.huameicapital.com

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AerCap to lease ten new Airbus A330 jets to Aeroflot

Amsterdam, (ANTARA News/PRNewswire-AsiaNet) - AerCap Holdings N.V. ("AerCap," NYSE: AER) today announced that it has signed agreements to lease 10 new Airbus A330-200 aircraft to the Russian national carrier Aeroflot for lease periods between nine and 10 years. The aircraft are part of the order for 20 A330s that AerCap placed with Airbus in December 2006 and increased by another 10 aircraft in March 2007.

The aircraft for Aeroflot will be powered by Rolls-Royce engines and are scheduled to be delivered between November 2008 and April 2010.

Dmitry Senatorov, Head of Aeroflot's Fleet Planning and Aircraft Procurement Department said: "A330s are important additions to our long-range capabilities and allow us to expand our presence in our strategic markets in Asia and the Far East."

Soeren Ferre, AerCap's Head of Aircraft Marketing for Europe, Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific / CEO of AerCap Group Services B.V., commented on the transaction: "Following our lease agreement for six A320s with Aeroflot in October last year, we are very pleased to extend our relationship with Aeroflot through this new transaction and to support their fleet renewal process. With Aeroflot being one of the world's biggest airlines and Russia one of the most rapidly growing aviation markets, this transaction provides a very attractive business opportunity for us to strengthen our presence in the region."

About Aeroflot

JSC Aeroflot - Russian Airlines (AFLT) is the national air carrier of Russia. As the largest airline in the country, it carries more than 8 million passengers a year, and together with its affiliated airlines, more than 10 million combined. That makes around a quarter of the total air passenger traffic of Russia. Having a fleet of 83 aircraft, Aeroflot operates its own flights to 93 points of destination in 47 countries (302 flights a day overall). It controls 51% of the scheduled international service in Russia and about 12% of domestic air traffic. In 2006, it had net profit of $258.1 million. Aeroflot was the first airline company to become a certified operator of international aviation operational safety standard IOSA in Russia.

About AerCap

AerCap is an integrated global aviation company with a leading market position in aircraft and engine leasing, trading and parts sales. AerCap also provides aircraft management services and performs aircraft and engine maintenance, repair and overhaul services and aircraft disassemblies. AerCap has a fleet of 316 aircraft and 69 commercial engines that were either owned, on order, under contract or letter of intent, or managed. AerCap is headquartered in The Netherlands and has offices in Ireland, the United States, China and the United Kingdom.

This press release may contain forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. In most cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terminology such as "may", "should", "expects", "plans", "anticipates", "believes", "estimates", "predicts", "potential" or "continue" or the negative of such terms or similar terminology. Such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve significant assumptions, risks and uncertainties, and actual results may differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements.

For Investors:
For Media:
Peter Wortel, AerCap
Frauke Oberdieck, AerCap
Tel. +31-20-655-9658
Tel. +31-20-655-9616
pwortel@aercap.com
foberdieck@aercap.com

SOURCE: AerCap Holdings N.V.
CONTACT: Media,
Frauke Oberdieck,
+31-20-655-9616,
foberdieck@aercap.com, or
Investors,
Peter Wortel,
+31-20-655-9658,
pwortel@aercap.com,
both of AerCap
Web site: http://www.aercap.com (AER)

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Microtune showcases cable and digital TV solutions at CCBN

Microtune Showcases Cable and Digital TV Solutions at CCBN International Trade Show in Beijing Microtune Exhibits DVB-C, DVB-T and ATSC Tuners That Enable Chinese Manufacturers to Develop Cable and Consumer Products forRapidly Expanding Digital Broadband and Broadcast Networks

CCBN 2008 Beijing & Plano, Texas (ANTARA/TechNewsRelease) - Reinforcing its support for global customers and the worldwide digital TV transition, Microtune?, Inc. (NASDAQ: TUNE) today announced that it is exhibiting its newest single-chip TV tuners in its booth (HALL 1B, B182)at the 16th annual China Content Broadcasting Network (CCBN) trade show. Held March 21-23, 2008 at the China International Exhibition Center in Beijing, CCBN is China's only international exhibit of broadcast, cable and satellite technology/equipment and one of the world's largest trade shows in the DTV and broadband network industries.

Microtune's radio frequency (RF) silicon tuner products enable Chinese manufacturers to develop cost-effective, high-performing digital cable and TV end products that leverage the country's major infrastructure transition to digital technologies and transmission standards. A variety of products, including chips, evaluation boards and reference designs, will be showcased in Microtune's booth: Low-cost, turnkey front-end solutions for the DVB-C digital cable set-top box market featuring Microtune's MT2060 series of low-power digital tuners; Hybrid ATSC/NTSC/Cable receiver solutions, showcasing Microtune's flagship high-performance 3-in-1 TV tuner (MicroTuner?MT2131); these products are targeted to manufacturers exporting digital television sets and TV peripherals to North America.

Low-cost, turnkey front-end solutions for the DVB-T set-top box market and iDTV market featuring Microtune's MT2131 and MT2063 multi-standard, multi-mode silicon tuners. Sample DVB-T SCART converter boxes and DVB-T dongles will be on display in the booth.

"We are very excited to introduce our newest advanced tuner chips to the rapidly expanding digital TV and digital cable markets in China," said James A. Fontaine, Microtune's President and CEO. "Chinese manufacturers are striving to meet the increasing demand of its potentially huge domestic market and they are demanding market-proven, reliable electronics that set the standard for price/performance. Our goal is to be a preferred partner and supplier-of-choice to our global customers, while providing them superior applications support combined with time-to-manufacturing product advantages."

Microtune is recognized as a brand, technology and market leader in single-chip TV tuner technology. The Company pioneered the development of the industry's first silicon broadband TV tuner, and today 76 U.S. patents protect its inventions. Engineered to support rigorous worldwide TV reception standards, Microtune technology serves as a key enabler in the worldwide migration to digital TV transmission across a broad range of markets and applications: TV consumer electronics devices, cable TV consumer equipment, and automotive electronics systems.

Microtune provides full sales and customer support to China and its local China team enables Chinese customers to deploy the most advanced RF technology in their digital cable and television products, while accelerating their time-to-market deployment.

MICROTUNE CHINA OFFICE LOCATION Microtune Shenzhen Representative Office Room 1101, Block A, Jia Ning Na Plaza Chun Feng Road, Luo Hu District Shenzhen City, PR China Tele: +86.755.2518.2518 Fax: +86.755.2518.2588 Microtune is also represented by six distributors/sales representatives in regions throughout China.

Please see Microtune's website at www.microtune.com for contact information.
For Microtune White Papers discussing the RF technical issues for developing solutions for the cable and digital TV markets, please visit the company's website. More information about Microtune and its complete suite of RF solutions is also available at http://www.microtune.com.

ABOUT MICROTUNE Microtune, Inc. is a silicon and subsystems company that designs and markets radio frequency (RF) solutions for the worldwide broadband communications and transportation electronics markets. Inventor of the MicroTuner? single-chip broadband tuner, Microtune offers a portfolio of advanced tuner, amplifier, and upconverter products that enable the delivery of information and entertainment across new classes of consumer electronics devices. The Company currently holds more than 76 U.S. patents for its technology.

Founded in 1996, Microtune is headquartered in Plano, Texas, with key design and sales centers located around the world. The website is www.microtune.com.

ANNOUNCEMENTS ABOUT DIGITAL CABLE AND TV MARKETS The market for DVB-T, DVB-C, and ATSC digital television may not develop or may develop more slowly than currently anticipated. Even in the event that these markets do develop, there can be no assurance that Microtune's products will be selected by manufacturers or that if selected, such manufacturers will continue to select Microtune's products in the future to support their products.


MICROTUNE FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS All statements in this press release other than statements of historical fact are forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause such statements to differ materially from actual future events or results. Such forward-looking statements are generally, but not necessarily, accompanied by words such as "plan," "if," "estimate," "expect," "believe," "could," "would," "anticipate," "may," or other words that convey uncertainty of future events or outcomes. These forward-looking statements and other statements made elsewhere in this release are made in reliance, in part, on the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Factors which could cause actual results to differ from anticipated results include, the Company's ability to introduce new products, achieve design wins, maintain customer and strategic partner relationships, forecast customer demand and manage inventory levels, control and budget expenses, protect proprietary technology and intellectual property, and successfully prosecute and defend any pending or future litigation. Any one of these factors may cause the Company's actual financial results to differ materially from its projected results. The forward-looking statements in this release speak only as of the date they are made. We undertake no obligation to revise or update publicly any forward-looking statement for any reason. Readers are referred to our Annual Report on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, recent Current Reports on Form 8-K, and other Securities and Exchange Commission filings which discuss the foregoing factors as well as other important risk factors that could affect our business, results of operations and financial condition.

EDITOR'S NOTE Microtune is a registered trademark and MicroTuner is a trademark of Microtune, Inc. Copyright ? 2008 Microtune, Inc. All rights reserved.

Digital Video Broadcast-Terrestrial (DVB-T) is the digital television standard for Europe and most of the rest of the world.

Digital Video Broadcast-Cable (DVB-C), which has been adopted by China, is the cable version of this standard.

Advanced Television Systems Committee (ATSC) is the U.S. standard for digital television.

Copyright ? 2008 Microtune, Inc. All rights reserved.
Microtune, Inc.MediaKathleen Padula, 972-673-1811 kathleen.padula@microtune.com or Investor RelationsJeff Kupp,
972-673-1610 ir@microtune.com

Sheikh Maktoum appointed as President of Al Fajer Properties

His Highness Sheikh Maktoum bin Hasher Al Maktoum appointed as President of Al Fajer Properties
His Highness Sheikh Maktoum lands major investment deal with Kulczyk Investment House

Dubai, United Arab Emirates (BUSINESS WIRE) - Sheikh Maktoum bin Hasher Al Maktoum, founder of A1 Grand Prix, Chairman of Dubai International Holding Company (DIHC) and CEO of Al Fajer Group (AFG) has been given a new appointment as President of Al Fajer Properties (AFP), one of the leading property developers in the UAE.

Upon his new appointment as President of AFP, Sheikh Maktoum is pleased to announce the first significant European investment partnership in the Dubai commercial property market following a signing with Kulczyk Investment House (KIH).

The initial investment of AED 225 million will be through a Real Estate Investment Partnership (REIP), an innovative investment concept created by Sheikh Maktoum and Mr Manoj Narender Madnani, Managing Director, KIH, Dubai.

This is one of the first REIP transactions made possible by Sheikh Maktoum for KIH in the region. Sheikh Maktoum will be giving KIH the opportunity to invest in the Jumeirah Lake Towers community through his world class Al Fajer Properties project ?Jumeirah Business Centre Towers' the regions first branded office chain, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Al Fajer
Group.

Commenting on the alliance, His Highness Sheikh Hasher Maktoum, Chairman of Al Fajer Group said: "Al Fajer Properties has posted significant growth in the Dubai's real estate market and I am confident that with the expertise and experience of my son, Sheikh Maktoum, CEO of Al Fajer Group, the company is poised to be a global entity."

Commenting on the partnership, Sheikh Maktoum thanked his father for his diligent efforts in growing the company (AFG) within the last 40 years into a nationally recognizable brand name with a myriad of services throughout the UAE. He was further quoted as saying: "Al Fajer Propertiesprimary focus is to create investment opportunities in the region given the current market volatility in Europe and North America for investors abroad. This, coupled with the increase in the price of oil, has created significant market liquidity in the region making the Middle East a safe haven for investment within the real estate sector. The significant increase in petrodollars has also given us the ability to begin considering unlocking value in current assets and exploring new international opportunities in Europe and N.America as well. Al Fajer Group is delighted that KIH has chosen us as their preferred partner in not only investing in existing Al Fajer Properties, but also in exploring the wealth of opportunities in this rapidly developing sector across the region."

Sheikh Maktoum verbally reaffirmed AFG's commitment to delivering the highest standards for quality and excellence which is the embodiment of Dubai. It his Highnesses belief that yields and returns in the real estate market within the region will continue to escalate in what is proving to be one of the strongest and most sustainable property regions in the world.
His Highness hopes that as foreign investor confidence continues in the region, new partnership opportunities will continue to present themselves continuing to place Dubai as a city of high standards and excellence thanks to the visionary approach of the ruler UAE Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al
Maktoum.

NOTES TO EDITOR 1.Sheikh Maktoum received his BS/BA from Suffolk University in Boston. Since that time some of his biggest success stories include being one of the founding investors of Virgin Megastores in the UAE (which has now grown to hold a major market share in the region) followed by the creation of the global brand "A1 Grand Prix." The current investment opportunity presented to Kulckyz Investment House is one of many expected international partnerships to take seed on this scale under the management of His Highness. His Highness hopes to make the Al Fajer Group a globally recognizable brand as he aims to position himself within the US & Europe as part of an overall global growth strategy. 2. Kulczyk Investment House is an international investment company that is set to become the most significant player to emerge from Central and Eastern Europe in modern times. The company's strategy assumes expansion in all continents, with the overriding aim of investing in the most promising global industrial and geographical sectors, namely, those offering the highest rates of return. The business lines are focused on real estate, energy ? power and oil and gas, infrastructure and automotive.

The company is headquartered in Luxembourg with offices in Warsaw, London, Kiev, Dubai and Vienna. Current portfolio investments include: Autostrada Wielkopolska S.A., Autostrada Eksploatacja S.A., Kompania Piwowarska S.A., Loon Energy, Ophir Energy Ltd., Polenergia S.A., Skoda Auto Polska S.A., Kulczyk Tradex S.A., POCH S.A.Kulczyk Investment House takes it name from Jan Kulczyk, the Polish entrepreneur and international businessman, who set up Kulczyk Holding in 1991 and who is now non-Executive Chairman of the company's Supervisory Board. He has also just been appointed Chairman of the Board of Green Cross International, the international environmental organization, founded by Mikhail Gorbachev, the last leader of
the communist party and the only president of the USSR.3.Al Fajer Properties LLC, was established in November 2004 as a wholly owned subsidiary of AFG.Since then the company has built up a significant land bank of note.The company is currently in the process of developing its flagship project which consists of 5 commercial towers located in the ?Jumeirah Lake Towers
Community. With an estimated project value of over AED 3 billion the company has positioned itself to become a leading player in the fastest growing real estate market in the world.4. Al Fajer Group was established in 1965, by its Group President His Highness Sheikh Hasher Bin Maktoum Al Maktoum.

Since his appointment of CEO of the group in 1998 the company has rapidly grown to a diversified business entity delivering high quality service to a wide range of international clients. With more than 18,000 employees and an annual group turnover of AED 5.8 billion.The Group's business interests to date have now placed it as a market leader with the following nationally
recognizable companies incorporated under its umbrella; Al Ahmadiah Contracting & Trading which is a leading national contracting firm with over 35yrs of widespread construction experience, Al Ahmadiah Aktor LLC identified as one of the few established professional construction companies reputed for its reliable expertise in intricate designs and exacting quality
standards,Al Fajer Security & Maintenance a leading specialist in providing a wide range of multi-property services, Lunar Electro a national Electro Mechanical Contracting firm, Al Fajer Establishment a general trading company with over 3 decades of expertise representing world renowned and leading brand of products supplying to the construction and printing industry, Balmer Lawrie & Co. Ltd a well established company in India which has become a pioneer in container manufacturing in the Middle East specializing in mild steel barrels and drums, Al Fajer Information & Services with over 2 decades of experience in providing a complete range of organization and management services through its five divisions which are; Fairs and Exhibitions, Octanorm Displays, Shop Fittings, Design & Graphics and International Exhibit Builders.Other group members include; Al Fajer Travel & Tourism, Al Fajer Medical Supplies, Al Fajer Interiors & Decorations LLC and Al Fajer Investments & Development.

Buchanan Communications for Sheikh MaktoumBobby Morse, + 44 (0)20 7466 5000 bobbym@Buchanan.uk.com

Gary North retiring after four decade maritime career

Oakland, Calif. (BUSINESS WIRE) - After a maritime career that spanned four decades, including 27 years with Matson Navigation Company, Gary North, senior vice president, Pacific is retiring on April 1.

"Gary's contributions to Matson have been enormous and encompassed such milestones as the start up of our Guam service, formation of SSAT on the West Coast and automation of the company's hub terminal facility at Sand Island," said James Andrasick, Matson president and CEO. "Most recently, he has been at the forefront of the Hawaii Harbors Users Group (HHUG)
in its efforts to address the need to modernize the state's port facilities. Throughout his career, Gary has been passionate about Matson and its people. That dedication has been reflected in all that he has done for the company over the years."

North's association with Matson dates back to 1967, when he started with the company as a cargo planner in Hawaii's freight department. In the 1970 s and early ?80s, he held management and later executive posts with Seatrain Lines and U.S. Lines.
He rejoined Matson in 1987 as vice president, area manager, Hawaii. In 1989, he was promoted to vice president, operations, and transferred to Matson's headquarters, which were then in San Francisco. In 1991, he was assigned the additional responsibility of serving as president of Matson Terminals, Inc. He was promoted to senior vice president of Matson in 1993. He relocated to Honolulu as senior vice president, Pacific, in 2003.

"While Gary has made remarkable contributions to Matson's business operations, he is recognized equally for his tremendous compassion for community service," said Allen Doane, Alexander & Baldwin, Inc. chairman and chief executive officer and Matson chairman. "He has extended Matson's, as well as the A&B Foundation's, charitable reach in the Pacific to remote regions such as Micronesia and the Marshall Islands. Gary has done a tremendous job representing Matson in a wide range of community service programs in a heartfelt, genuine manner."

North's community service efforts have included posts on the Boards of the American Red Cross of Hawaii, Hawaii Food Bank and Aloha United Way.

North will continue to serve as chair of HHUG and will have a consulting role in various key initiatives involving Matson's operations in the Pacific.

Matson provides ocean transportation, intermodal and logistics services.

Matson is a wholly owned subsidiary of Alexander & Baldwin, Inc. of Honolulu (NASDAQ: ALEX).

Matson Navigation CompanyJeff Hull, Public Relations, 510-628-4534 JHull@matson.com

A new motorcycle resource for New Zealand

Sydney (Medianet International-AsiaNet) - Red Book, the people who provide identification and pricing information for motor vehicles in New Zealand, have extended their operations to now include a most comprehensive database on motorcycles.

The database is accessed over the internet and has been developed after very extensive research. It contains detailed information on new and used motorcycles in New Zealand with models covered as far back as 1986.

The information includes new prices, used prices (both wholesale and retail) and identification details. In other countries, this data is heavily relied on by the insurance and finance industries as well as the motorcycle dealers and Government departments.

This service has not been available in New Zealand previously and no one has ever collected such extensive or detailed information before.

Speaking at the launch of the motorcycle product today, Richard Reid, Red Books general manager for New Zealand, said: We know this database service will be of great value. Its a service that acts as a check on fair trading as many companies will rely on it as a benchmark to effectively run their businesses.

"Universally, these companies have told us that the new service is long overdue. We have spent much time and resources and have been very pedantic and know that what we have produced is of a very high standard." With the release of its motorcycles database, Red Book also confirmed today that it will be covering a full range of bikes covering the high speed road versions, sport and recreational bikes, the farm quad bikes and commuter scooters.

Reid also made the point: "some information but not the used values - is provided to consumers free on our website www.redbook.co.nz. The used values information is only available to our commercial clients who pay a fee." End

MEDIA ENQUIRIES Richard Reid, General Manager Auto Information Limited (The Red Book) Phone: 64 9 303 1650
Mob: 021 985 455 Email: Richard@redbook.co.nz

SOURCE: Automotive Data Services Pty Ltd

interzum guangzhou 2008: furniture industry experts to speak

interzum guangzhou 2008: Industry Experts to Speak at Exclusive Seminars on Furniture and Woodworking Technologies, Trends and Kitchens Free Admission for Visitors

Singapore (ANTARA News/PRNewswire-AsiaNet) - A panel of industry experts will be presenting the latest developments, technologies and innovations on furniture, kitchen production and woodworking at interzum guangzhou 2008. Visitors attending interzum guangzhou 2008 will enjoy free admission to this seminar.

The three-day bilingual seminar, to be held at China Import and Export Fair Pazhou Complex from 27 to 29 March 2008, is designed to allow participants to gain in-depth insights into the furniture manufacturing industry.

Organised by Koelnmesse GmbH and the China Foreign Trade Center, this seminar is an expanded programme of interzum guangzhou 2008, a trade show for buyers and international manufacturers of the furniture and woodworking industry. interzum guangzhou 2008 will be held in conjunction with the renowned China International Furniture Fair and Hometextile China.

Key speakers include:

• -- Mr. Alvin Ren, Technical Support Manager, Greater China of LEUCO
• -- Mr. Andreas Heinzmann, Area Director of Schuler Business Solutions AG
• -- Mr. Bob Sabistina, International Grading Consultant for the National Hardwood Lumber Association (NHLA), of the American Hardwood Export Council (AHEC)
• -- Mr. Burkhard Sydow, Managing Director of IMA AG Asia Pacific Pte Ltd.
• -- Mr. Frank Hoewelkroeger, Regional Business Leader, Furniture Products, of REHAU Asia/Australia
• -- Dr. Frank Prekwinkel, Chairman of the Board of IMOS AG
• -- Mr. Jean Soucy, Director, International Sales (Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East) of 2020 Technologies
• -- Mr. John Avram, President of Cross Road Inc. and Avram Inc.
• -- Mr. John Cha, Product Development Manager of BEMIS Ltd
• -- Mr. John Chan, Director of Southeast Asia and Greater China Office of the American Hardwood Export Council (AHEC)
• -- Mr. Victor Barringer, President and CEO, Coastal Lumber Company

The seminar programme is as follows:
27 March 2008, 2:00pm to 5:10pm:
Seminar 1: Different Technologies for Different Needs
Topics include:
-- The immediate benefits of honeycomb
-- Heat-activated film adhesive technology
-- Modern edge-banding, honeycomb technology and their applications
-- Which technology for your company needs?

28 March 2008, 2:00pm to 4:40pm:
Seminar 2: The Rules to Follow in Woodworking
Topics include:
-- The U.S. market and hardwood grading rules
-- The future reliability of American hardwood
-- Tooling systems and machining solutions for lightweight panels

29 March 2008: 2:00pm to 5:10pm:
Seminar 3: Latest Innovations and Kitchens in Focus
Topics include:
-- Kitchen and bath business in North America
-- Internet solutions and innovation
-- German kitchens: manufacturing and production management
-- Total flexibility in custom kitchen production

For more details, please visit http://www.interzum-guangzhou.com .

Media Contact:
Kelyn Tan
Flame Communications
Tel: +65-6253-3193
Mobile: +65-9796-7748
Email: kelyn@flamecomms.com
Caroline Yeung
Flame Communications
Tel: +65-6253-3193
Mobile: +65-8228-7319
Email: caroline@flamecomms.com
SOURCE Koelnmesse Pte Ltd

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Vic Angoco promoted to VP, Pacific for Matson Navigation Co

Oakland, Calif. (BUSINESS WIRE) - Vic Angoco has been promoted to vice president, Matson Navigation Company, and will succeed Gary North as head of the company's operations in the Pacific, including Hawaii, Guam and Micronesia. He will also serve as executive vice president of the Matson subsidiary, Matson Terminals, Inc.Angoco, currently country manager, Guam, will relocate from Guam to Honolulu.

"Vic's extensive knowledge of Matson's customers both in the Pacific and on the U.S. Mainland, as well as the company's operations in Hawaii and Guam, make him particularly qualified for this key role in the organization," said Matt Cox, executive vice president and chief operating officer. "Matson is moving forward with a number of initiatives designed to improve the level of service we provide for customers at all of Hawaii's major ports, and will continue to actively participate in the state's harbors modernization plan. In addition, Matson is working with the Port of Guam to improve that island's transportation infrastructure, in preparation for increased cargo volumes due a build up of U.S. military planned over the next five years. We are confident Vic has the expertise required to effectively direct these important steps forward in Matson's key markets."

Angoco, who is originally from Guam, has been in the maritime industry since 1990, and has held a wide range of operations and sales management positions. He joined Matson in 1996 as manager, operations, Guam, and soon after was promoted to manager, sales/customer service. As part of a management development program, Angoco transferred to San Francisco in 2001 and was promoted to manager, national accounts and eastern area sales. In 2002, he was promoted again to manager, container operations and transferred to Honolulu. In 2004, he joined Young Brothers, Ltd./Hawaiian Tug & Barge as vice president, sales and marketing and was promoted to vice president and general manager in 2005. In 2006, he was promoted to senior vice president. He returned to Matson later that year as country manager, Guam.

Prior to joining Matson, Angoco worked for American President Lines (APL) for four years as manager, operations, Guam, and worked for Sea-Land Services in Guam from 1990 to 1992 as operations manager. He has a B.S. in business management from Oregon State University.

Angoco is chair of the Guam Bookmobile Foundation, board member of the Mount Carmel Endowment Foundation and a member of the Rotary Club of Guam and Guam Business Partner for Recycling program. He is a past board member of the Junior Achievement of Guam.

Len Isotoff will succeed Angoco as general manager, Guam and Micronesia, for Matson Navigation Company and will transfer from Honolulu to Guam.

Isotoff's first assignment with Matson in Guam was in 1999 as Matson Logistics Solutions' project manager for the Palau Road Project. In 2000, Isotoff formally joined the company as manager, logistics, Guam, for Matson Logistics. He transferred to Matson in 2001 where he was promoted to manager, sales and customer service, Guam. He was promoted to manager, sales, Pacific Northwest in 2003 and promoted to manager, container operations, Hawaii in 2006. Isotoff has a B.S. in business administration from Oregon State University.

Matson provides ocean transportation, intermodal and logistics services.

Matson is a wholly owned subsidiary of Alexander & Baldwin, Inc. of Honolulu (NASDAQ:ALEX).

Matson Navigation CompanyJeff Hull, 510-628-4534 Public RelationsJHull@matson.com

Four Eurofighter Typhoon Air Forces United in exercise

allbergmoos (ANTARA News/PRNewswire-AsiaNet) - For the first time, all four Eurofighter Typhoon core Air Forces from Germany, Italy, Spain and the United Kingdom combined their skills for a mutual exercise at Moron Air Force Base, near Sevilla, upon invitation of the Spanish Air Force.
Codenamed "Typhoon Meet", the deployment commenced on Monday 10 March and officially ends on Friday 14 March.

In total, 18 Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft will take part in the exercise: the German Air Force deployed three aircraft from Fighter Wing 73 "Steinhoff" from Rostock-Laage; Italy's Gruppo XII 36 Stormo, based at Gioia del Colle, and Gruppo IX 4 Stormo, at Grosseto, both sent two aircraft; a total of four weapon systems came out of the Royal Air Force's No.3 and XI Squadrons from RAF Coningsby; with the remaining six already stationed at Moron as part of the Spanish Air Force's Gruppo 11 Ala 11.

The objective is to demonstrate the interoperability of Eurofighter Typhoon and its air-to-air capabilities while training with, and in mock combat against, other fighter aircraft types. While tactical aspects in realistic scenarios are to be evaluated, of equal importance is the inter-squadron comparisons with regards to maintenance and logistical support.

Eurofighter Typhoon flies in formations of up to eight aircraft against fighters brought in from across the Spanish Air Force, including a combined ten F-18s from Ala 12, Torrejon, and Ala 15, Zaragoza,(supplying six and four respectively), as well as four Mirage F-1 jets of Ala 14, Albacete.

In addition, the Spanish hosts had invited the Portuguese Air Force to take part in the exercise, who brought with them four F-16 assets of 310 Escuadron, Monte Real. The Spanish Navy also played their part with four Harrier AV-8Plus of 9 Escuadrilla, Rota. The Eurofighter sortie rate for the "Typhoon Meet" was three per day, with a total of up to 70 different aircraft flying in the training areas over Toledo, Albacete and Huelva (Atlantic Coast) daily, which delivered an impressive operational scenario for the military experts.

Eurofighter Typhoon has been in service since 2004. More than 140 aircraft have been delivered to five air forces of Germany, Italy, Spain, the United Kingdom and Austria. The partner Air Forces have accumulated 33,000 flying hours to date. More than half of these during 2007, demonstrating the maturity of the system.

Italy started early Quick Reaction Alert duties at the end of 2005, the Royal Air Force followed mid 2007 with full QRA duties assigned to NATO. Germany's Fighter Wing 74 in Neuburg Donau started QRA flights together with F-4 Phantom II early January 2008. Spain took up air surveillance tasks in 2006 and is to follow with QRA duties this year. Austria will start air surveillance tasks with Eurofighter Typhoon this summer.

Eurofighter Typhoon is the world's most advanced new generation swing-role combat aircraft available on the market and has been ordered by six nations (Germany, Italy, Spain, United Kingdom, Austria and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia). With 707 aircraft under contract, it is Europe's largest military collaborative programme and delivers leading-edge technology, strengthening Europe's aerospace industry in the global competition. More than 100,000 jobs in 400 companies are secured by the programme. Eurofighter Jagdflugzeug GmbH manages the programme on behalf of its shareholders Alenia Finmeccanica, BAE Systems, EADS CASA and EADS Deutschland, Europe's foremost aerospace companies with a total turnover of EUR60.7 billion (2006).

For more information contact:
Wolfdietrich Hoeveler
Vice President Communication
Eurofighter GmbH
+49-811-801-555 (Office)
+49-172-832-9751(Mobile)
wolfdietrich.hoeveler@eurofighter.com
Phillip Lee
External Communications
Eurofighter GmbH
+49-811-801-587
phillip.lee@eurofighter.com

SOURCE: Eurofighter GmbH
CONTACT: Wolfdietrich Hoeveler,
Vice President Communication,
+49-811-801-555,
+49-172-832-9751(Mobile),
wolfdietrich.hoeveler@eurofighter.com, or
Phillip Lee,
External Communications,
+49-811-801-587,
phillip.lee@eurofighter.com,
both of Eurofighter GmbH

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`.Asia` Landrush closes with half a million domain name applications

Buy.Asia with most Applications in Landrush; Sex.Asia with most Applications in Sunrise

Hong Kong (ANTARA News/PRNewswire-AsiaNet) - DotAsia Organisation announced today that a total of 473,633 domain registration applications were received within the 3-week Landrush period. Including Sunrise and '.Asia' Pioneer Domains, the number of applications totals to over half a million: 505,838. '.Asia' registry will Go Live on March 26, domain names will be available on a First-Come-First-Served basis.

"The results exceeded our expectations. We are very pleased with the enthusiastic demand for the '.Asia' domain. This is a testament to the global interest in the thriving Asia Internet marketplace, and the investment appeal for the most prestigious cyber real-estate in Asia," says Edmon Chung, CEO of DotAsia.
"It will be interesting to see which of the domain names would fetch the highest prices in the auction. I believe we could be in for some surprises."

45,697 domains received more than one application in Landrush and will go to auction. Out of which, "buy.asia" was the most sought after, with over 400 applicants fighting for the name. Others in the top 5 include: hot.asia, gold.asia, fun.asia, girl.asia. 1,051 domain names received more than one application during Sunrise. Among which, "sex.asia" received the most Sunrise applications, with 14 prior-right claims filed. A live ticker and the latest auction results can be found on http://www.registry.asia .

The top registrar in the .Asia Landrush was AsiaDNS (http://www.asiadns.asia). Others in the top-10 include: Dotalliance (http://www.dotalliance.asia ), Communigal Communications (http://www.galcomm.asia), GoDaddy.com, Key-Systems (http://www.domaindiscount24.asia), Gabia, HiChina Web Solutions, DomainPeople (http://www.domainpeople.asia), Yesnic and NamesBeyond.com. ".Asia opened great opportunities for AsiaDNS.

Even with high expectations, our results nearly doubled our expectations! We were able to attract new customers from around the world who understands the value of a .Asia domain." said Frederick Schiwek, EVP of AsiaDNS.

About DotAsia Organisation:

DotAsia Organisation is a not-for-profit, community-based organisation incorporated in Hong Kong. Asia has developed into a global force in the international commercial, political and cultural network. The '.Asia' domain aspires to embrace this dynamism in the Asia Century to become a nucleus, intersection and breeding ground for Internet activity and development in the region. Visit: http://www.registry.asia for more information.

Media Enquiries:
Pavan Budhrani
Tel:
+852-3741-0015
Email: pavan@registry.asia
SOURCE DotAsia Organisation

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Tommy Hilfiger announces new location of global flagship store in New York

Tommy Hilfiger Announces New Location of a 22,000 Square Foot Global Flagship Store on Fifth Avenue in New York City

New York (ANTARA News/PRNewswire-AsiaNet) - Tommy Hilfiger Group unveiled today the location of a global flagship store at 681 Fifth Avenue, between 53rd and 54th streets, in New York City. The 22,000 square foot store, spread over four floors, will become the premiere flagship store in the company's global retail portfolio, which over the years has grown to consist of 545 stores worldwide. Tommy Hilfiger joins an elite mix of retailers on one of the most luxurious and prestigious shopping avenues in the world by making its home in the space formerly occupied by Fortunoff since the late 1970s.

The signing of this lease marks yet another strategic move to expand the brand's retail presence in the United States.
Once opened in November 2008, this store will join the newly opened Hilfiger Denim concept store and the women's boutique on Bleecker Street in Manhattan, the Georgetown store in Washington, D.C. and the soon to be opened Miami Beach, Florida store in May 2008. The new flagship location will be the first Tommy Hilfiger store worldwide to incorporate every product category of the Tommy Hilfiger lifestyle, including the runway collection, menswear, womenswear, childrenswear, tailored, footwear, accessories, home, as well as the complete Hilfiger Denim collection.

Fred Gehring, CEO of Tommy Hilfiger Group states, "Tommy Hilfiger has grown to become a globally recognized, premium lifestyle brand representing the quintessential values of 'Classic American Cool.' We have established an important retail presence throughout the world in cities such as London, Paris, Milan, Moscow, Shanghai, and Sao Paolo. Yet we were missing a real global anchor in New York City, the home of our brand, for quite some time. We are incredibly excited that following a long search, we have secured the perfect location for this very important initiative."

"The New York store will be a true flagship for the brand with global exposure and impact," states Tommy Hilfiger. "It is also a very important strategic move in our efforts to further redefine and elevate the brand's positioning in the US market, a process which is well underway since our privatization in 2006. We intend to escalate the rate of new store openings over the years to come. We believe that the balance between these select new retail locations and the nationwide presence at wholesale via our strategic alliance with Macy's will firmly anchor the brand in America for many years of growth."

About Tommy Hilfiger Group

Tommy Hilfiger is a leading premium lifestyle brand and one of the largest designer apparel brands globally. Tommy Hilfiger Group designs and markets men's and women's casual wear, sportswear, jeans, children's wear and footwear. The Group's products can be found in its network of dedicated retail stores in Europe, the United States and Canada, as well as in leading specialty and department stores throughout Europe and North America. Through over 40 licensees, Tommy Hilfiger-branded products, including a broad array of related apparel, accessories, fragrance and home furnishings, are distributed worldwide, including in Mexico, Central and South America, Japan, Australia India, China and elsewhere throughout Asia.

Marybeth Schmitt,
SVP Communications
Tommy Hilfiger U.S.A., Inc.
T: 212.548.1952
mschmitt@tommy-usa.com
Alexandra C. Spritzer
Director of Public Relations
Tommy Hilfiger U.S.A., Inc.
T: 212.548.1343
aspritze@tommy-usa.com
Abdel El Hamri
Director of European Communications
Tommy Hilfiger Europe B.V.
T: +31(20) 589.5701
abdel.elhamri@tommy.com

SOURCE Tommy Hilfiger Group
CONTACT: Marybeth Schmitt, SVP Communications, Inc.,
+1-212-548-1952,
mschmitt@tommy-usa.com,
or Alexandra C. Spritzer, Director of Public Relations,
+1-212-548-1343,
aspritze@tommy-usa.com, both of Tommy Hilfiger U.S.A.,
or Abdel El Hamri,
Director of European Communications, Tommy Hilfiger Europe
B.V.,
+31(20)589-5701,
abdel.elhamri@tommy.com

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The Board of Directors of PT Inco Tbk Proposes Final Dividend For 2007

- (All dollar amounts are expressed in United States currency)

Jakarta, March 13, 2008 (ANTARA) - The Board of Directors of PT International Nickel Indonesia Tbk ("PT Inco" or the "Company") has proposed to the Company's Board of Commissioners a dividend of US$0.02264 per share, consisting of a final dividend for 2007 of US$0.0025 per share and an extraordinary dividend of US$0.02014 per share. This dividend, when combined with the interim dividend of US$0.09787 per share paid in December 2007, would amount to a total dividend of US$0.12051 per share for 2007. This proposed 2007 dividend compares with a total dividend of US$0.0525 per share in 2006. Per share figures noted here reflect the 10-for-1 stock split effective on January 15, 2008.

The recommended dividend is subject to the concurrence of the Board of Commissioners and will be presented at their next meeting on March 25, 2008. If accepted by the Board of Commissioners, the dividend recommendation will be presented for shareholder approval at the Company's Annual General Meeting on March 26, 2008.

For further information, please contact:
Indra Ginting, Director of Investor Relations gintiin@inco.com
Claudio Bastos, Vice Presiden, CFO cbastos@inco.com
or www.pt-inco.co.id

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BTA Bank Has Repaid USD 530.9 mln

Almaty, Kazakhstan (BUSINESS WIRE) - On March 13, 2008 BTA Bank has repaid USD 530.9 mln representing the first tranche of USD 1,111 mln. Global syndicated loan facility and USD 15 mln accrued interest thereon. The facility was attracted in 13.09.2006 and arranged by Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ, Ltd., Commerzbank Aktiengesellschaft and Standard Chartered Bank and named tranche beared 0.35% margin. The second tranche of this facility USD 580.1 mln will be paid out in three equal parts till the end of September 2009 --in September 2008, March 2009 and September 2009.

"This repayment, the largest in 2008 representing almost half of the bank's obligations due this year, has been done from the bank's internal recourses and was not refinanced through internal or external markets.

"The Bank intends to repay the rest of its obligations due this year (USD 670 mln) from its internal resources and has norefinancing plans at least till the end of the current year.

"As of 01.03.2008 bank's assets rose to USD 22,611 mln. by USD 594 mln. from the beginning of 2008, retail depositsincreased by USD 109 mln.

"The Bank, as an agent, is successfully participating in governmental programs to support sustainable growth of the economy." -- Sadyr Shaguzhayev, Director, Loan & Capital Markets and Investor Relations.

JSC "BTA Bank" - KazakhstanAsel TanibergenovaLoan & Capital Markets and Investor RelationsTel:?+7 (727) 266 2610 Fax: +7(727) 250-0224 ATanibergenova@bta.kz