November 16

HONG KONG, November 16, 2011 - Mobile Health Will Be a Major Driver of the Connected Life with a Market Opportunity in Asia Pacific of US$7 Billion by 2017 Mobile Asia Congress -- The GSMA, in partnership with Machina Research, today announced that the growth of connected devices is booming in Asia Pacific, with the region expected to be the biggest market by 2020 with over 11 billion total connected devices(1), and within that, almost 5.6 billion mobile connected devices(2), accounting for a 47 per cent market share and far outstripping Europe (19.1 per cent) and North America (9.4 per cent).

AMSTERDAM, November 16, 2011 - Amsterdam Molecular Therapeutics (Euronext: AMT), a leader in the field of human gene therapy, announced today that the European Medicines Agency (EMA) has granted orphan designation for its gene therapy program for the treatment of hemophilia B.

LONDON, November 16, 2011 - Global #1 virtual world offers fun for kids and peace of mind for parents Disney Europe, Middle East and Africa announces that the fun-filled, virtual world phenomenon - Club Penguin - is to launch a German language site today.

SEOUL, South Korea, November 16, 2011 - The official inaugural ceremony of the 35th Mayor of Seoul, Park Won Soon, will be the first in Seoul's history to take place exclusively online for 40 minutes from the mayoral office starting at 11 am on Wednesday, November 16.

BRUSSELS, November 16, 2011 - EPCA (The European Petrochemical Association) wants to increase the chemical sector's attractiveness to young people and therefore decided to foster better links between the chemical industry and educational establishments.