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HONG KONG, Nov. 17, 2010 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- -- Group revenue increased by 10.3% to US$813.9 million -- Profit attributable to shareholders of the Company rose 2.3% to US$93.6 million -- Strong balance sheet, with net cash of US$181.1 million -- Interim dividend of US16.0 cents per ordinary share, same as the first half of the last financial year VTech Holdings Ltd (HKEx: 303; ADR: VTKHY) today announced its results for the six months...

CHICAGO, Nov. 2, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- In low-income neighborhoods, there is an average of just one book for every 300 children. And 80 percent of preschools and afterschool programs serving kids ages 3-7 have no age-appropriate books for their children.(1) To view the multimedia assets associated with this release, please click: http://multivu.prnewswire.com/mnr/vtech/47029/ (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20101102/MM91923) (Photo:...

CHICAGO, Oct. 28 /PRNewswire/ -- Purchasing gifts for infants can be a tough decision. They are too young to have a definitive interest like dinosaurs or princesses, but a more generic toy like a stuffed animal will be outgrown quickly and doesn't provide much lasting value. VTech, the creator of the electronic learning products category, understands this dilemma and is introducing a wide range of products for children 3 to 36 months old just in time for the 2010 holiday season. The new...

CHICAGO, Oct. 25 /PRNewswire/ -- The creator of the electronic learning category and a world leader in developing age-appropriate learning toys, VTech Electronics has forged partnerships with leading education and child development experts to serve as the newest members of its Advisory Council. This panel of experts serves as a resource of knowledge and insights for parents, with extensive expertise in childhood language and reading, infant cognitive development and platform learning and...

BEAVERTON, Ore., Oct. 12 /PRNewswire/ -- Ever find that there is one co-worker that is harder to get along with than the others? It might be because you have different communication styles. However, in the work environment, especially in a small business, employees and managers have to get along to meet the bottom-line. Small- to medium-sized business (SMB) expert, Denise O'Berry, offers advice on how to work with others more effectively by using the I Opt® assessment tool, a proven...

BEAVERTON, Ore., Oct. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- A new survey of more than 1,000 adults conducted by independent market research firm Toluna, and sponsored by VTech® Communications, a wholly owned subsidiary of VTech Holdings Ltd. (HKSE: 303; ADR: VTKHY) and the largest U.S. cordless phone manufacturer, highlights a variety of communication differences among men and women as well as different ages and regions of the United States. For example: "Dating game" differences: If calling to ask...

HONG KONG, Sept. 27 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- VTech Holdings Ltd (HKEx: 303; ADR: VTKHY) today announced that independent research had confirmed its position as the number one global manufacturer of cordless telephones. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20090615/HKM004 ) (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20090615/HKM004 ) The study was carried out by MZA Ltd, a UK based telecommunications and IT analyst firm. Its Global Telecommunications Market...

CHICAGO, Sept. 9 /PRNewswire/ -- The latest statistics on kids and books are shocking. In low-income neighborhoods, there is an average of just one book for every 300 children. And 80 percent of preschools and afterschool programs serving kids ages 3-7 have no age-appropriate books for their children.(1) Compare that to middle-income neighborhoods, where each child has an average of 13 books.(2) There is no better time to shed a spotlight on this issue then now - National Literacy Month....

AMERSHAM, England, Aug. 28 /PRNewswire/ -- 1. Star Wars General Grievous Spinning Electronic Lightsaber - (Hasbro) Battle the Jedi with as many different weapons as General Grievous, using the Star Wars General Grievous Spinning Electronic Lightsaber. http://www.thetoyshop.com/ActionToysAndFigures/StarWarsCloneWars/Star-Wars-General-Grievous-Spinning-Electronic-Lightsaber/EPN413013 2. Bakugan 7 In 1 Maxus Dragonoid - (Spinmaster) Bakugan 7 in 1 Maxus Dragonoid is a great addition to your...

BEAVERTON, Ore., Aug. 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Whether a small business has employees in different offices or working from home, communication barriers are far more complex for those facing time and distance challenges in the absence of face-to-face contact. Fortunately, these obstacles are surmountable with the help of proper communication techniques. Small- to medium-sized business (SMB) expert, Denise O'Berry, provides her list of "Do's and Don'ts" to help educate small business...