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Dear ?NAME?,      Webinar: Results of the 2008 Global Market Intelligence Survey, 7-May    Space is limited. Reserve your Webinar seat now at: https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/555029805. The Global MI Survey 2008 uncovers ways in which Market Intelligence has been put into use in organizations, and the gains that have been witnessed for the invested resources. After the webinar, the Global MI Survey 2008 can be downloaded for free at www.globalintelligence.com. Title: Results Release of the Global Market Intelligence Survey 2008 Date: Wednesday, May 7, 2008 Time: 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM EST (21:30 - 22:30 Singapore/Hong Kong)  2008 Asia-Pacific pay-TV operators survey, 4th edition   Find out what the major cable, satellite and IPTV platforms in Asia and Australia  think about all the major pay-TV channels, their programming plans and their  hopes and fears for the future of the industry. This survey questioned  programming managers at major carriers in 16 countries across the region,  focusing on the largest players in each country  and covering one third of the 120  million regional subscriber base. In cooperation with ContentAsia.  Request more information. In the news this week  l 25-Apr-08 Asia wealth management growth to stay robust

Despite recent market volatility, Asia's wealth management growth is not expected to moderate over the next two years according to the survey of wealth managers. South-east Asia, in particular, is expected to see wealth management revenue growth of over 15% in the next two years. China was named as the market with the highest revenue growth potential by 80% of the 91 respondents from 57 wealth management organisations across Asia, excluding Japan. South-east Asia came in second, 'reflecting the growing significance of Singapore as a global wealth management centre'. Showing confidence in Asia's potential, UBS wealth management has recently set up two branches in Taiwan aiming to provide services to the nation's growing number of high-income individuals and to capitalise on the growth in the region. GDP rose 5.7% last year and exports contributed 65% to the economy, which bolster the company's belief that the nation presents an important market for the wealth management business. About 60% of the wealth managers expected annual revenue growth of over 15% from India, Hong Kong and Taiwan. Click here to view this week's articles for all industries.    What you don't know can hurt you  Receive all the key news on your markets, industry and competitors each  week, with alerts for important breaking news, and avoid information  overload with human filtering. Find out more about our Market Monitoring   Service and web-based Intelligence Plaza system by emailing   marketing@fusionc.com.

Chemical China - Chemical fiber industry to grow at slower pace in 2008 India - Vibrant days await state's paint industry China - China dye industry tops the world

Consumer & retail China - Skin care market to grow at 12.5% India - M&S sees India market hotter than China Korea - Luxury brands enjoy rising sales in 2007

Financial services India - Bankers bullish on India growth story Korea - KTF, Shinhan to launch mobile credit payment service Taiwan - UBS Adds Two Wealth Management Centers In Taiwan

Industrial & logistics China - Competition in car navigation industry becoming fiercer India - Auto industry set to slow down on high input cost India - Logistics industry expected to draw huge investments

Information & communication technology   Singapore - New rules may transform telcos Asia - Strong growth in PC market Taiwan - 3G subscriptions to reach 10 million in 2008

Life science Singapore - Biosciences Becomes 'Key Pillar' Of Economy India - SIRO buys out German clinical R&D firm India - National Pharmaceutical Policy almost a reality

Media & leisure Australia - Aussie web time passes TV time China - Chinese Film Authority vows to further commercialise Industry India - Piracy cost Indian entertainment industry over US$4 billion

Previous issues

Japan's M&A market starts to stir [18-Apr-08] Berverage firms in India focus on fruit drinks, target teens [10-Apr-08] Banks target Asia's wealthy [4-Apr-08] Foreign investors unfazed by Vietnam's economic difficulties [28-Mar-08] India's chemical sector benefits from China's cut in export rebates [21-Mar-08] Foreign game makers accelerate Asian drive [14-Mar-08]

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