BusinessWeek and Bangkokstation Network to Launch Thai Language Edition of BusinessWeek

NEW YORK and BANGKOK, Thailand, Jan. 9 /PRNewswire/ -- BusinessWeek and Bangkokstation Network Co. Ltd., a publishing company based in Bangkok, announced today an agreement to publish a Thai language edition of BusinessWeek. The first issue is scheduled to launch in June, 2007.

The BusinessWeek Thai language edition will be published monthly and will be available on newsstands and via subscription. Editorial content will consist of selected materials from BusinessWeek and BusinessWeek.com as well as local editorial material developed by Bangkokstation Network specifically for publication in BusinessWeek Thailand.

"Both BusinessWeek and Bangkokstation Network are committed to the highest ethical standards," said Gary Hopkins, Senior Vice President, Operations, BusinessWeek. "We are looking forward to working together to produce a successful, high-quality publication."

"I am extremely proud to have been given the opportunity to launch a Thai language edition of the world's most widely read business publication," said Kotaro Maru, CEO of Bangkokstation Network Co. Ltd. "There is a distinct lack of unbiased business news, and BusinessWeek Thailand will fill that gap with a mix of global stories and locally produced articles-in keeping with the high standards of journalism demanded by the readers of such an influential publication."

About BusinessWeek

BusinessWeek is a leading global business media organization, providing unparalleled insight and analysis to a worldwide audience of business leaders. Founded in 1929 and published by the McGraw-Hill Companies, BusinessWeek magazine is the market leader, with more than 4.7 million readers each week in 140 countries. Local language editions include Chinese, Russian, Arabic, Bulgarian, Romanian, Turkish and Bahasa Indonesian. Launched in 1994, BusinessWeek.com is the preeminent provider of daily, essential business news, information, and services to business decision-makers. Reaching 80% of the nation's households, BusinessWeek Weekend delivers important business, consumer and financial news to television viewers every week.

About Bangkokstation Network Co. Ltd:

Bangkokstation Network Co. Ltd is a progressive, forward-thinking publishing company with talented and committed staff who are dedicated to producing high quality, informative and respected publications. As part of the Asia Partnership Group, the company has the backing to become one of the leading publishing companies in Thailand. BusinessWeek Thailand will be the first international licensed title to be produced by the Bangkok-based organization.