http://www.teamasia.com/feeds/newsroom.aspx Latest News http://www.teamasia.com/newsroom/read-commentary.aspx?id=292:greening-csr Advocates say corporate social responsibility (CSR) is central to how businesses operate and stay competitive. If so, like other business processes, CSR initiatives should be professionally managed to generate efficiency, productivity, and high return on investment. Wed, 16 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Commentary http://www.teamasia.com/newsroom/read-client-news.aspx?id=291:fujitsu-launches-global-enterprise-management-services-for-sap-solutions Fujitsu today announced the launch of its latest service offering, Global Enterprise Management Services (GEMS) for SAP solutions, at the SAPPHIRE® NOW conference, being held in Orlando, Florida May 14-16. Tue, 15 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Client News http://www.teamasia.com/newsroom/read-client-news.aspx?id=290:greening-the-practice-of-csr Corporate social responsibility (CSR) is central to how businesses operate and stay competitive. However, organizations need to carefully reassess the way they develop or plan their CSR interventions or activities so they become more resource efficient. Whether it’s a team of talented people, funds, energy, or supplies, resources need to be put to good use, says Augusto Carpio, chairman of the League of Corporate Foundations (LCF). Fri, 11 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Client News http://www.teamasia.com/newsroom/read-client-news.aspx?id=289:inspire-volunteerism-in-the-workplace-through-csr In a highly competitive economy, should organizations still be involved in responding to social problems? “Even more so!” says the League of Corporate Foundations (LCF), a network of over 70 operating and grant-making corporate foundations and corporations that promote and enhance the strategic practice of corporate social responsibility (CSR) towards sustained national development. Thu, 10 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Client News http://www.teamasia.com/newsroom/read-client-news.aspx?id=288:dtsi-group-launches-new-corporate-website DTSI Group, a full-service provider of state-of-the-art business facilities, innovative communications services, and game-changing technology, launched a new corporate website featuring its comprehensive range of services and systems. Thu, 10 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Client News http://www.teamasia.com/newsroom/read-client-news.aspx?id=287:moms-day-weekend-treat-at-bikram-yoga-alabang Want a great way to spend time with your mom on her day? Try Bikram yoga with her! Dedicated practitioners include celebrity moms like Madonna and Rebecca Romjin. Performed in a heated room with temperature up to 40 degrees Celsius, Bikram yoga involves 26 poses designed to promote physical health, strength, balance, and cardiovascular and mental well-being. The 90-minute session brings together focus and relaxation, according to Ginger Diaz, Bikram Yoga Alabang studio director. Tue, 08 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Client News http://www.teamasia.com/newsroom/read-commentary.aspx?id=285:critical-thinking “I know how education can transform lives,” industry-changing engineer, successful venture capitalist and noted philanthropist Diosdado Banatao told a reporter recently, “because it transformed mine.” The story of the boy from Iguig Village in Cagayan who walked to school barefoot while his father toiled as an overseas worker is by now well-known, and well-documented. Mon, 07 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Commentary http://www.teamasia.com/newsroom/read-client-news.aspx?id=286:asias-premier-art-show-starts-may-17-in-hong-kong New and veteran artists from the world’s leading contemporary and modern art galleries will exhibit hundreds of art works at the Hong Kong International Art Fair or Art HK 12, only at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre in Wan Chai. Mon, 07 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Client News http://www.teamasia.com/newsroom/read-client-news.aspx?id=284:fujitsu-honored-in-sap-pinnacle-awards-2012 Leading full service provider of business solutions Fujitsu was awarded the Technology Innovator of the Year Award at the SAP Pinnacle Awards 2012, one of the 23 SAP partners recognized in the elite group of winners worldwide. Fri, 27 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT Client News http://www.teamasia.com/newsroom/read-commentary.aspx?id=283:after-posting-record-growth-it-bpo-execs-turn-their-attention-to-the-cost-of-doing-business-in-the-philippines The Mindanao Power Summit last month brought the cost of power back to the headlines and to the forefront of political debate. For decades, Mindanao has enjoyed highly subsidized rates for electricity. The result was not just cheap energy. Maintenance of hydroelectric and other generating facilities was neglected, and planning and development of new generating capacity was ignored. Neither made financial sense, from a disastrously myopic perspective. Thu, 26 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT Commentary http://www.teamasia.com/newsroom/read-client-news.aspx?id=282:novartis-making-health-a-lifestyle-program-wins-doh-advocacy-award The “Making Health a Lifestyle” program of Novartis Healthcare Philippines is the winner of the 2nd Department of Health (DOH) “Outstanding Healthy Lifestyle Advocacy Award” (OHLAA) for the Commercial Establishment category. Thu, 26 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT Client News http://www.teamasia.com/newsroom/read-commentary.aspx?id=280:the-philippines-first-carbon-neutral-city-leverages-eco-tourism-for-development “Seven years ago,” Puerto Princesa mayor Edward Hagedorn said over the weekend, “when we began promoting eco-tourism there were two flights a day to Puerto Princesa. Today, there are 22.” The increase in flights to Puerto Princesa is the result of expanding demand. From a trickle of domestic and international tourists when the mayor kicked off the campaign, the sprawling city attracted more than half a million tourists last year. Thu, 19 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT Commentary http://www.teamasia.com/newsroom/read-client-news.aspx?id=279:philippines-firstcarbon-solutions-to-acquire-michael-brandman-associates FirstCarbon Solutions, a pioneer and industry leader in environmental and sustainability business solutions, announced plans to acquire Michael Brandman Associates, a privately held company headquartered in California. The strategic convergence will broaden the opportunity for both companies to provide comprehensive, integrated environmental sustainability services to companies and governments worldwide. Wed, 18 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT Client News http://www.teamasia.com/newsroom/read-client-news.aspx?id=281:hong-kongs-cheung-chau-bun-festival-starts-april-22 A series of vibrant cultural celebrations will greet tourists coming to Cheung Chau Island in Asia’s world city this April as the island celebrates Cheung Chau Bun Festival, a colorful celebration held each year to thank the god Pak Tai for blessing and protecting Cheung Chau settlers. Tue, 17 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT Client News http://www.teamasia.com/newsroom/read-client-news.aspx?id=278:puerto-princesa-city-selects-firstcarbon-solutions-to-support-sustainable-development FirstCarbon Solutions, a pioneer and industry leader in environmental and sustainability solutions for business, signed a memorandum of agreement (MOA) with Puerto Princesa City, Palawan, Philippines. Under the agreement, FirstCarbon Solutions, a member company of ADEC Group, will work with the city's local government offices to help Puerto Princesa achieve its development goals, including balancing economic growth and sustainable development. Sun, 15 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT Client News