Business - Samsung Announces Gregory Lee as President and CEO - December, 2013
Of Samsung Electronics North America Headquarters - Overseeing Samsung businesses across all offices in North America which include Samsung Electronics America, Inc., Samsung Telecommunications America, LP and Samsung Electronics Canada, Inc., while still leading STA's mobile business operations and strengthening its leading positions in the smartphone and wireless markets in the U.S

Business - Hyatt Continues Expanding Brand Presence in China - December, 2013
Located in northeastern Beijing, Hyatt Regency Beijing, Wangjing will be part of a mixed use development, comprised of the hotel, three high-end office buildings, retail spaces, and a central park area

Business - U.S. Department of Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker to Speak at the 2014 International CES - December, 2013
Secretary Pritzker will join CEA President and CEO Gary Shapiro for a one-on-one conversation addressing the Commerce Department’s efforts to spur economic growth

Business - Genting Malaysia Invests $300 Million to Develop TWENTIETH CENTURY FOX WORLD - December, 2013
TWENTIETH CENTURY FOX WORLD will open in Malaysia in 2016 and will feature a fully immersive entertainment experience highlighting some of FOX’s most recognized and powerful film brands

Business & Travel - 86% of Exhibitors Expect Orders After IT&CMA and CTW Asia-Pacific 2013 - December, 2013
The launch of the Online Diary facility also benefitted close to 1,300 exhibitors and buyers enabling them to schedule up to 100% of their business appointments ahead of the event. Collaborating with the best minds and expertise in the field, IT&CMA and CTW Asia-Pacific 2013 delivered its strongest educational line-up featuring some 15 educational sessions and 35 speakers from across the industries - the show's largest to date

Business - Bank of China Selects NCR to Support New ATM Software Application Development - November, 2013
Bank software projects will help optimize back office processes and make everyday transactions easier for consumers

Business - Sprint Waives Fees for U.S. Calls and Text Messaging to the Philippines - November, 2013
Sprint Foundation donates $25,000 to the American Red Cross Philippines Typhoon Appeal Fund

Business - Free Calls to the Philippines - November, 2013
For Time Warner Cable Phone Customers - TWC Phone customers who make calls to the Philippines during the eligible time period do not need to make any changes to their accounts. Customers who were charged on or after November 8th will automatically be credited

Business & Travel - Sheraton Vaults to 100th Hotel Milestone in Asia Pacific - November, 2013
Fueled by Record-Breaking Growth Sheraton Shantou Hotel is the 100th Sheraton Hotel in Asia Pacific and one of Nearly 30 New Starwood Hotels Opening in the Region by Year End - Propulsive Growth in Asia Pacific is moving the Iconic Sheraton Brand Closer to its Goal of Opening its 500th Hotel Worldwide in 2016

Business & NBA - American Express and The NBA Launch New Digital Destination Showcasing NBA Players’ Personal Passions - November, 2013
Fans will also be able to participate in live video chats with many of their favorite NBA players, legends and coaches to learn about their off-court interests, basketball and more

Business - Unilever Signs Sponsorship Agreement With Manchester United - November, 2013
Unilever to become the Club’s first Official Personal Care and Laundry Partner in South East Asia

Business - PULITZER PRIZE WINNING JOURNALIST JIM MURRAY HONORED + his FOUNDATION SUPPORTED - November, 2013
The Los Angeles Dodgers paid tribute to the late, great, Los Angeles Times sportswriter, Jim Murray remembering the 15th anniversary of Murray's passing in August of 1998 - Los Angeles businessman Steve Soboroff announced his personal commitment to fund a $25,000 Five-for-Five Patron grant to support the Jim Murray Memorial Foundation

Business - Sony CEO Kazuo Hirai to Deliver Keynote Address at the 2014 International CES - October, 2013
Mr. Hirai’s CES address will be part of the Tech Titans keynote series, where CEOs from the most powerful companies in technology present their vision for revolutions in products, services and networks that will shape the next wave of innovation

Business & Entertainment - FOX News Channel Signs George Will to Contributor Role - October, 2013
Most recently, Will served as a panelist for ABC’s This Week with George Stephanopoulos and as a commentator for ABC News, a position he has held since 1981 with the premiere of This Week with David Brinkley. In addition to his work at the network, he wrote a syndicated column, which appeared in more than 475 newspapers and served as a contributing editor for Newsweek magazine

Business & Travel - Hyatt Announces Plans for Park Hyatt Shenzhen, Futian - October, 2013
Park Hyatt Shenzhen, Futian will be situated in the center of Futian central business district in Shenzhen, adjacent to the Convention and Exhibition Center, a prime location in the city

Business - Jim Murray Memorial Foundation receives Five-for-Five Patron Grant from Philanthropist, Susan Osborne - October, 2013
This year's $5,000 grant will go immediately and entirely to a 2013 Murray Scholar, a journalism student chosen from the current field of essayists. A Murray Scholar shows by academic excellence, with emphasis in writing, qualities that promise to perpetuate the Jim Murray spirit of journalistic integrity and creativity

Business - Herschend Family Entertainment New Owners of World Famous Harlem Globetrotters - October, 2013
The Harlem Globetrotters were founded in 1926 as the Savoy Big Five. Now, 88 years, over 25,000 games, six continents and 122 countries and territories later, the team has become one of the most recognizable franchises in sports and entertainment

Business - USAID and The Coca-Cola Company Expand Water and Development Alliance - September, 2013
New Investments Support Sustainable Water & Sanitation (WASH) Service Delivery - Strategic direction combines the core strengths of Coca-Cola and USAID for greater impact and contribution to address international water challenges with a focus on water for health, the environment and productive use

Business - CES Founder and Industry Legend, Jack Wayman - September, 2013
CEA Celebrates 50 Years with International CES Founder and Industry Legend, Jack Wayman - Applauds Induction as French Cavalier for Service During WWII

Business - Quarterback Legend Warren Moon Returns - September, 2013
Warren Moon has joined the Athletes’ Performance team as the director of football development - Athletes' Performance is known as the premiere training organization for elite athletes and elite military operators

Business - AIG Announces Agreement to Terminate Swap Agreement with Brookfield Asset Management - September, 2013
This swap agreement was part of the remaining derivatives portfolio of AIG Financial Products ("AIGFP") and carried on AIG’s June 30, 2013 balance sheet at $900 million

Business - CES Unveiled TEL AVIV Will Open with TASE Bell Ceremony - September, 2013
Intel Israel’s Mooly Eden to Deliver Keynote Address; U.S. Ambassador to Speak CEA announces programming and speakers for inaugural event leading up to 2014 CES CES Unveiled TEL AVIV 2013

Business - CEA and PMC Partner to Produce the “Breakthrough Awards” - September, 2013
At the 2014 International CES - Star-studded awards show will highlight breakthrough achievements in various fields

Business - The Red Sox Foundation Partners with the Tiger Woods Foundation - September, 2013
To Send Local Boston Scholars to College - This partnership originated through the Deutsche Bank Championship, New England’s premier PGA TOUR Playoff event, of which the Tiger Woods Foundation has been the charitable beneficiary since 2003.

Business - Yahoo! Appoints Television Veteran Dawn Airey as SVP of EMEA Business - August, 2013
Airey has worked in television for 30 years and has held senior positions in the majority of the commercial broadcasters in the UK. Most recently, she was President of a unit of RTL Group

Business - Robotics Market in China to Grow - August, 2013
One of the key factors contributing to this market growth is the need for increased productivity in the manufacturing process. The Industrial Robotics market in China has also been witnessing the emergence of next-generation industrial robots.

Business - Halliburton Opens Expanded Manufacturing and Technology Centre in Malaysia - August, 2013
New facility strengthens company’s Eastern Hemisphere services - The facility, which originally opened in March 2008, now comprises 29,434 square meters (316,828 square feet) on 13 acres and houses a manufacturing plant, a bulk plant and an administration building. The site also offers onsite technology capabilities, including onsite high-pressure testing capabilities

Business & Travel - Enterprise Heads Further Into Europe with Franchisee Agreements in Poland and Czech Republic - August, 2013
These latest partnerships will further extend the Enterprise Rent-A-Car network in Europe. This is through a combination of corporately owned locations in the UK, Ireland, France, Germany and Spain, as well as franchise territories, to bring the brand ever closer to delivering a pan-European rental operation for its customers

Business & Travel - Hyatt Regency to Open in Phuket - August, 2013
Hyatt Regency Phuket Resort will be located on the west coast of Phuket along the upscale Millionaire’s Mile. Overlooking Kamala Bay and the Andaman Sea, the hotel will offer impressive connections to the bustling areas of the island. The hotel will feature 202 guestrooms, in addition to more than 4,300 square feet of meeting facilities

Business - The New York Times Company Agrees to Sell - August, 2013
Its New England Media Group to John W. Henry the principal owner of Fenway Sports Group, for $70 million in cash, subject to customary adjustments

Business - The New York Times Company Agrees to Sell - August, 2013
Its New England Media Group to John W. Henry the principal owner of Fenway Sports Group, for $70 million in cash, subject to customary adjustments

Business - Forbes’ 6th Annual Ranking of America’s Top Colleges - August, 2013
Stanford University Ranks No. 1 on Forbes’ 6th Annual Ranking of America’s Top Colleges – Measuring Student Satisfaction and Post-Graduate Success Plus, Forbes’ New College Financial Grades and Schools of Deception

Business - AOL Hires Bob Lord to Be CEO of AOL Networks - July, 2013
Digital Marketing Technology Veteran Tapped to Run AOL’s Global Platform & Programmatic Businesses - Lord will oversee all aspects of AOL Networks, AOL’s flagship technology stack that services more than 22,000 publishers and 4,000 advertiser and agency clients

Business - Univision Promotes Sarah Madigan to Executive Vice President - July, 2013
Of Content Distribution - Madigan, a Key Contributor to the growth of Univision’s Portfolio of Networks and Distribution Partnerships, Moves up to Newly Created Role

Business - 2014 International CES Registration Now Open - July, 2013
New badges will be used for the 2014 CES that employ near field communication (NFC) technology and will result in shorter lines, more badge functionality and greater ease of use for attendees and exhibitors

Business - Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel to Host Program - July, 2013
On the 60th Anniversary of the Armistice Thousands of Korean War Veterans from Across the Nation Expected to Attend the Event

Business & Travel - Hyatt Regency Amsterdam to Open in 2015 - July, 2013
Hyatt Regency Amsterdam will offer 211 guestrooms, including 15 suites. The hotel will feature meeting and ballroom space, a restaurant, a bar and lounge, a fitness center, and a two-treatment room spa

Business & Travel - Starwood Hotels & Resorts Reopens an Art Deco Icon - July, 2013
Prince De Galles, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Paris Following a Two Year Restoration - Situated in the city’s most desirable quarter, the Golden Triangle by Champs-Elysées, Prince de Galles has been an iconic jewel on Avenue George V since its opening in 1928

Business - Schwab Intelligent Technologies Expands Envestnet - July, 2013
Tamarac Integration, Adds NaviPro Planning Suite and MoneyGuidePro to Schwab OpenView Gateway for RIAs Strategic investments continue to build on Schwab Intelligent Integration vision; New web trading platform to launch in Q3

Business - Remembering the Korean War - July, 2013
Forgotten Victory Sixty Years After the War U.S. Military Fought to Save a Nation from Communist Aggression - Over 33,000 U.S. service members were killed in action while fighting in the Korean War and there are approximately 7,900 U.S. military service members that continue to be listed as missing in action (MIAs). Some estimates show that there were up to 2 million casualties during the Korean War with most of those civilians.

Business - Julie Henderson Promoted to Executive Vice President, Chief Communications Officer for 21st Century Fox - June, 2013
Ms. Henderson will continue to serve as the chief spokesperson for the Company, leading all global communications initiatives, specifically in support of corporate financial matters, mergers and acquisitions, regulatory issues and litigation