By James M. Dorsey Iran recently scored not one but two soccer successes. Fans celebrated after the country’s national team qualified for the third consecutive time for the World Cup after beating Iraq 1:0 last week. It wasn’t just men celebrating. It was men and women mingling freely in a Tehran square. That was after men and women, albeit segregated, egged on their team in Tehran’s Azadi or Freedom Stadium. Although […]
China-Vietnam road border crossing presently experiencing delays by 20-30 days DHL Global Forwarding, the first international forwarder to launch the two-way China-Laos rail service, sees rapid demand with 20-24 hour transit time and costs up to 50% less than airfreight Vientiane and Kunming key as multimodal hubs for China-ASEAN trade SHANGHAI, CHINA – Media OutReach – 28 January 2022 – Heavy road congestions on the China-Vietnam border due […]
Leading logistics service provider meets rigorous international standards for providing services associated with medical equipment in accordance to customer and regulatory requirements HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 27 January 2022 – Rhenus Hong Kong announced today that it has earned ISO certification, ISO13485:2016, after an extensive audit of the company’s internal operations. This quality management certification covers the design and development, production, storage and distribution, installation, or servicing of […]
Spackman Media Group artist Wi Ha-jun of Netflix’s top show ever, SQUID GAME, is set to star in upcoming tvN K-drama LITTLE WOMEN Produced by Studio Dragon and directed by Kim Hee-won, LITTLE WOMEN is based on the 1868 novel of the same name by Louisa May Alcott and is slated to premiere on tvN in the first half of 2022 Represented by MSteam, a wholly-owned subsidiary […]
New weekly services from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Shanghai (PVG) and Sydney (SYD) Second weekly rotation: KUL – Hong Kong (HKG) – Chennai (MAA) – KUL added All schedules serviced by long-term chartered aircraft Total of 320 tons in increased capacity Kuala Lumpur established as multi-modal hub integrating with GEODIS Road Network, linking Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia and Singapore KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach – 26 January 2022 – In response […]
Represented by MSteam, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Spackman Media Group, Lee Cho-hee of MSteam is set to star in new Korean TV drama, PRESIDENT JEONG YAK-YONG , alongside Kang Young-seok and Kim Seung-woo Directed by Lee Hong-seok, the historical drama PRESIDENT JEONG YAK-YONG is a one act play based on the novel of the same name and scheduled to be released simultaneously online and offline in February […]
GLP Vietnam Development Partners I is set to be one of SEA’s largest logistics development funds GLP entered the Vietnam market in 2020 through a strategic joint venture with SLP SINGAPORE AND HO CHI MINH CITY – Media OutReach – 21 January 2022 – GLP announced today the establishment of GLP Vietnam Development Partners I (“GLP VDP I”) with an investment capacity of $1.1 billion. The fund has received […]
Spackman Media Group artist Wi Ha-jun of Netflix’s top show ever, SQUID GAME, was selected as the ambassador for his hometown, Wando-gun in South Jeolla Province of South Korea Represented by MSteam, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Spackman Media Group, Wi Ha-jun stars in highly popular K-drama BAD AND CRAZY, which took the top spot in viewership ratings for the past consecutive weekends, since its release on 17 […]
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 21 January 2022 – Babel Finance‘s financial services announced in December 2021 its partnership with Chainalysis. This will offer our institutional investors and high-net-worth individuals worldwide top in class risk controls and management to its crypto financial services, including crypto lending and crypto financing. Chainalysis is a leading blockchain data platform. Babel Finance will leverage Chainalysis’ KYT (Know Your Transaction) and Reactor […]
Continuing your education is often a difficult yet rewarding choice to make for many students. It’s always helpful to have some inspiration, whether it is in the form of financial or emotional support. Here are four reasons why continuing your education may be one of the most important decisions you can ever make. 1. Education is a priority You may have always dreamed of dropping out […]
Amazon Easy Ship is currently available in Singapore as a pilot and invite-only program with the full roll-out to all local sellers planned for February 2022 Amazon Easy Ship will be one of Amazon’s new offerings, adding to over 250 tools to help sellers in Singapore optimize local deliveries for Amazon.sg orders SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 14 January 2022 – (NASDAQ:AMZN) – At its flagship Singapore […]
New Concept Provides Travelers with a Sense of Home Through Reliable Services, Signature Facilities and Well-Designed Rooms at Affordable Prices SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 13 January 2022 – Banyan Tree Group, one of the world’s leading independent hospitality groups, debuts HOMM as the newest concept within the Group’s global multi-brand ecosystem. HOMM Bliss Southbeach Patong, a 71-room contemporary beachfront property in Phuket, Thailand offering stylish and wallet-friendly accommodations, will serve […]
– Listing on the new “Sparks” segment of SIX Swiss Exchange for small and medium-sized companies is planned for Q1 2022, subject to market environment – Xlife Sciences AG is a Swiss company focused on the value development and commercialization of promising research projects from universities and other research institutions in the field of life sciences – The company is involved as incubator and accelerator in in […]
BAD AND CRAZY, headlined by Spackman Media Group artist Wi Ha-jun of Netflix’s top show ever, SQUID GAME, leads in viewership ratings last weekend Distributed by tvN and iQIYI, BAD AND CRAZY airs every Friday and Saturday at 22:40 Represented by MSteam, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Spackman Media Group, Wi Ha-jun also starred in MIDNIGHT, which received the Best Feature Award at the 13th UK Grimmfest Film […]
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – Media OutReach – 8 January 2022 – Shortly after VinFast Global EV Day at CES 2022, Artemis DNA, a full-service, accredited, high complexity clinical diagnostic laboratory company providing proprietary Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) genetic and diagnostic testing that enables precision medicine through early disease detection in the U.S., expressed interest in VinFast EVs VF 6, VF 7, VF 8 and VF 9 by making […]
KAOHSIUNG, TAIWAN – Media OutReach – 7 January 2022 – The world’s second-largest international semiconductor convention, “SEMICON TAIWAN 2021,” was held at the Taipei Nangang Exhibition Hall. The 3-day exhibition ended today (December 30). Over 600 enterprises participated in the event, which attracted more than 40 thousand visitors. The Economic Development Bureau of Kaohsiung City Government hosted the “Invest Kaohsiung Pavilion,” which was the first-ever local government participation. With the […]
System Offers Industry-Leading, All-In-One Multi-Sensor and Security Hub with Integrated Keypad Featuring NFC Technology, Enhanced Encryption and More SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 4 January 2022 – Arlo Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: ARLO), a leading smart home security brand, today announced the Arlo Security System, a comprehensive DIY security monitoring solution that rounds out the Arlo ecosystem for greater peace of mind. Recognised as a 2022 CES Innovation Award honouree, the Arlo […]
SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 3 January 2022 – Clean Care, which began its comprehensive cleaning services with upholstery cleaning has broadened its range of services to encompass Laundry and Dry Cleaning services now. The cleaning company that strives to upkeep environmental well-being by ensuring clean and hygienic spaces at residential and commercial properties is well-positioned to serve as a one-stop centre for a variety of cleaning needs. Starting […]
Spackman Media Group artist Ko Sung-hee stars alongside Han Ji-min, Lee Dong-wook, Kang Ha-neul and others in star studded romantic comedy film A YEAR-END MEDLEY Represented by MSteam, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Spackman Media Group, Ko Sung-hee won the Best New Actress in the 2014 MBC Drama Awards for her role in MISS KOREA (2013) and DIARY OF A NIGHT WATCHMAN (2014) SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 30 December […]
HANOI, VIETNAM – Media OutReach – 28 December 2021 – The “VinUniversity Global Case Competition 2021” (VGCC), organized by VinUniversity, has just concluded. Three teams from the United States, Finland, and Vietnam pushed ahead of over a thousand teams from 200 leading universities in 30 countries to score the top three prizes. The Award Ceremony of VinUniversity Global Case Competition 2021 The theme of the 2021 competition […]
Appoints Sagar Ahuja as Director and to the Board with the additional responsibility to lead QX Accounting Services as CEO BLOOMFIELD, US – News Direct – 27 December 2021 – QX Global Group, a global leader in knowledge process outsourcing services with a significant and growing presence in North America, today announced the appointment of Sagar Ahuja as a Board Director with an additional role of CEO of […]
By James M Dorsey Long banned, Christmas has finally, at least tacitly, arrived in Saudi Arabia; just don’t use the name in marketing or be ostentatious about your tree. Coffeeshops serving beverages in red cups with snowflakes on them are ok. So is the sale of soap bars named ‘Tis the Season and Vanilla Bean Noel. Christmas trees that sell at up to US$3,000 a piece are slightly […]
Today, investing in cryptocurrency is one of the most rapidly developing and promising trends in the modern financial market. Due to the unstable economic situation, more and more people started thinking about additional sources of income. Primarily, people are interested in how to invest and in finding projects offering the best return. Also, they are worried about safeguarding our investments against losses during spikes in the price […]
CHANGCHUN, CHINA – Media OutReach – 24 December 2021 – The documentary Snow Wonder – The Winter Adventure is now airing on France Mont Blanc 8. The documentary was produced by the China Intercontinental Communication Center, the Press Office of the Jilin Provincial People’s Government, and France Month Blanc 8 under the supervision of the Press Office of the State Council of the PRC. From the venerable Changbai Mountains to the […]
The Gift Supports Business China’s Business Leaders Programmes Over Next Five Years SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 20 December 2021 – Independent philanthropic organisation founded by Mr. and Mrs. Sukanto Tanoto, Tanoto Foundation and Business China Singapore inked a partnership to support Singapore businesses that are or will be operating in China. The partnership is aimed to support Business China’s programmes with a strong focus on: business […]
HANOI, VIETNAM – Media OutReach – 20 December 2021 – One year after its launch, the VinFuture Prize Council has completed the evaluation process and selected 4 groundbreaking scientific innovations that have made and will continue to make positive impacts in the everyday lives of millions of people around the world. Prize winners will be announced at the inaugural VinFuture Prize Award Ceremony to be held on January 20, 2022 […]
By James M Dorsey Footballers with diametrically opposed views on homosexuality and alcohol consumption have sparked heated controversy about Islamic mores and human and workers’ rights in Qatar’s final stretch in the run-up for next year’s FIFA World Cup. Two things stand out in the controversy beyond the specific arguments put forward by opposing camps. First, some fault lines cut across community lines rather than pit one […]
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 16 December 2021 – On December 16, 2021, the 28th World Travel Awards (“WTA”) has unveiled its Global 2021 list of winner, Chinese business jet company Sino Jet among the top private jet companies worldwide, took the highest honour of the “World’s Leading Business Jet Company Award” for the second consecutive year. Sino Jet believes that operation at the highest […]
By James M Dorsey The crown jewel of China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) increasingly looks like a powder keg that has exploded. Mass protests have for the past month swept Gwadar, a Chinese-dominated Pakistani port city 90 kilometres from the border with Iran that has long been plagued by intermittent protests and Baloch nationalist attacks on Chinese nationals and targets. Making things worse from China’s perspective, a […]
BEIJING, CHINA – Media OutReach – 13 December 2021 – The British Council announced on 11 December 2021 the recipients of the Study UK Alumni Awards 2021-22 in CHINA at a ceremony in Beijing. In total, 11 UK alumni in China were shortlisted for their outstanding achievements as business professionals, entrepreneurs and community leaders, and for their contribution to strengthening ties between the UK and China. […]
