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GEODIS recognized as “Best Companies to Work for in Asia” for second year, and receives the “Diversity, Equity & Inclusion” Award

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 6 July 2023 – GEODIS, a global leader in the transport and logistics sector, has been recognized as one of the ‘Best Companies to Work for in Asia” by HR Asia for the Hong Kong region for the second consecutive year. The award recognizes organizations that have been identified by their employees as one of the best employers of choice. […]

DPR Asia Pacific joins the United Nations Global Compact Initiative

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 6 July 2023 – DPR Construction, Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd., part of DPR Construction’s Family of Companies, has joined the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC) initiative—a voluntary leadership platform for the development, implementation and disclosure of responsible business practices. With this announcement, DPR Construction is proud to join thousands of other companies committed to taking responsible business action to create the world […]

Gentari and Keppel team up to expand sustainable energy solutions in Southeast Asia

KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach – 6 July 2023 – Clean energy solutions provider Gentari Sdn Bhd (Gentari) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Keppel’s Infrastructure Division to jointly explore the development of specific sustainability-related opportunities. The MoU was executed during the recent Energy Asia conference in Kuala Lumpur, where industry leaders and policymakers gathered to advance Asia’s net zero ambitions. From left: 1. […]

Emirates flies to Montreal daily

Arabian Post Staff Emirates has taken off to Montréal, marking the airline’s first passenger flight to Québec’s culture capital, its second gateway in Canada. Emirates flight EK243 departed with over 340 passengers, including a VIP delegation and media onboard at 0300hrs today.   The new daily service to Montréal complements Emirates’ seven weekly services to Toronto and takes the airline’s North American network to 14 destinations and […]

DHL Express helps global law firm Linklaters cut carbon emissions using sustainable aviation fuel

Linklaters has signed up for DHL’s GoGreen Plus service to reduce carbon emissions This partnership signifies both parties’ clear commitment to combat climate change within its own value chain Sustainable aviation fuel cuts emissions by up to 80 percent compared to conventional jet fuel SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 5 July 2023 – DHL Express, the world’s leading international express service provider, has onboarded new customer, Linklaters, […]

Vingroup and K-Sure sign MoU to accelerate business cooperation

HANOI, VIETNAM – Media OutReach – 5 July 2023 – Vingroup has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Korea Trade Insurance Corporation (K-Sure) within the Vietnam-Korea Economic Forum 2023 framework. The partnership’s objective is to enhance economic growth, foster trade collaboration, and boost the export competitiveness of both nations. As per the Memorandum of Understanding, Vingroup and K-Sure will collaborate on Vingroup’s projects with Korean partners, […]

Indian Economy Is Showing Buoyancy Getting Confidence Of Foreign Investors

By Anjan Roy Global confidence in the India growth story is getting vindicated, as foreign portfolio investors (FPI) put their faith the Indian market by placing their money here into Indian stocks. As a result, the Indian equity market is rising to unprecedented levels. The Bombay Stock Exchange index, which is the best gauge for […]

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The wait is over: marking BTS’ 10th anniversary opens in Thailand in August, first in SouthEast Asia

BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach – 4 July 2023 – The <BTS EXHIBITION : Proof> marking the 10th anniversary of the 21st century pop icons BTS has seen smashing success in Los Angeles of the US, South Korea’s Seoul and Busan, Japan, and Hong Kong. Now, the exhibition is coming to Thailand. This is thanks to the collaboration of HYBE, BIGHIT MUSIC, ELF ASIA, and ICONSIAM – […]

FIRE Fit Blazes A Trail Across UAE Fitness Scene

Unique boutique fitness concept in Abu Dhabi a catalyst for transformation for many ABU DHABI, UAE – Media OutReach – 4 July 2023 – Since opening its doors a year ago, FIRE Fit has been making waves in the UAE’s fitness scene, training hundreds of clients and helping them change their lives through fitness. The boutique fitness studio offers a variety of classes designed to help individuals […]

Citi ULTIMA Partners the MICHELIN Guide Singapore for a Second Year Running to Offer Premium Dining Experiences to its Cardmembers

Citi ULT/MA is the MICHELIN Guide Singapore’s official bank partner; Cardmembers can look forward to a series of exclusive chef-curated dinners by local MICHELIN Starred restaurants featuring top international chefs. SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 3 July 2023 – Citi ULTIMA and the MICHELIN Guide Singapore are proud to announce a renewal of their partnership as the Official Bank Partner for the MICHELIN Guide Singapore 2023. This […]

Syfe appoints new Head of Hong Kong and Head of Investments to accelerate the development of its all-in-one digital investment platform

Kevin Li, former APAC Head of Digital Engagement at Schroders Investment Management, and Archit Parakh, former Head of Fund Derivatives & Quantitative Investment Strategies Trading at UBS Hong Kong, join Syfe Syfe is building on the success in Singapore and increasing its focus on Hong Kong with strengthened team and new product offerings to democratise institutional investment services HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 29 June […]

Tanoto Foundation Highlights Need to Catalyse Funding to Address Social Challenges

KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach – 30 June 2023 – Speaking at the Asian Venture Philanthropy Network (AVPN) Global Conference in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Belinda Tanoto, Member of the Board of Trustees of the Tanoto Foundation, highlighted the need to further catalyse different kinds of funding to address pressing social needs. “In developing countries, it is important to mobilize different types of funding from a range […]

New Security Features for NetApp BlueXP Offer Cohesive Data Protection Through a Single Point of Control

Updates guard against cyber threats to all data, on any workload, both on-premises and in the cloud, with deployment capability in highly secured environments SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 30 June 2023 – NetApp® (NASDAQ: NTAP), a global, cloud-led, data-centric software company, today announced new capabilities in NetApp BlueXP, further strengthening NetApp’s position as the leading option for secure data storage. In today’s technology landscape, data has […]

Neurum’s digital intervention achieves 95% effectiveness in boosting employees’ wellbeing

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 30 June 2023 – Neurum Health (“Neurum”), a Hong Kong-based health tech company, has unveiled research findings that demonstrate the successful improvement of employees’ well-being through digital intervention. According to the research titled “Impact of a Digital Intervention Tool for Workplace Behavior and Emotional Wellbeing on Employees’ Stress, Motivation, and Productivity*,” conducted by Neurum, the implementation of digital intervention has […]

Durian Sales Soar on Shopee Live

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 30 June 2023 – Durian sellers on Shopee recorded high viewership and daily orders on Shopee Live, which contributed to over 50% of their overall sales this season. Thousands of durian lovers tuned in to each livestream between 5 and 18 June 2023. Durian sellers livestream on Shopee Live Running from June to August 2023, Daily Durian Deals on Shopee Live features […]

The University of Hong Kong, Fudan University, and The University of Sydney Join Forces to Strengthen Sustainability Research and Education

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 30 June 2023 – The University of Hong Kong (HKU) has taken a significant step towards addressing global environmental challenges by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Fudan University and The University of Sydney today (June 26). This collaboration aims to advance research and educational programs promoting sustainability development. (From left) Professor Peng Gong, Vice-President (Academic Development) of HKU; […]

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Gaw Capital Partners Successfully Completes the Final Close of Gateway Real Estate Fund VII at US$3 Billion

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 30 June 2023 – Real estate private equity firm Gaw Capital Partners announced the final close of its seventh Asia Pacific real estate fund, Gateway Real Estate Fund VII, bringing the total equity raised for the fund to US$3 billion. Following a similar opportunistic investment strategy as its predecessor Gateway funds, Fund VII focuses on real estate opportunities including office, […]

DBS Hong Kong and CLP Power expand partnership with launch of “SME Low-carbon Rewards” to support SMEs’ low-carbon transition

First bank in Hong Kong to provide subsidies to SMEs for purchasing CLP renewable energy certificates HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 30 June 2023 – Environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) is increasingly important for businesses. According to a survey commissioned by DBS Bank (Hong Kong) Limited (DBS Hong Kong)[1], 70% of SMEs in Hong Kong see ESG as an important part of their business […]

Big Power Rivalry Influencing Bangladesh Polls Due In January 2024

By Ashis Biswas In South Asia, East Pakistan used to receive international media attention only during its natural calamities.  Major powers remained mostly fixated on the tensions and conflicts involving India and West Pakistan. Even after breaking away from Pakistan, Bangladesh had to wait patiently for nearly three decades before Western countries — almost reluctantly […]

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Prudential teams up with Bangkok Dusit Medical Services to offer customers access to affordable high-quality breast cancer treatment

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 29 June 2023 – Prudential plc (Prudential) today announced a regional partnership with Bangkok Dusit Medical Services (BDMS) to provide its customers in Asia access to breast cancer treatment and other related services in Thailand. Through this collaboration, all insured customers of Prudential in Hong Kong, Indonesia, Vietnam, Cambodia and Myanmar can seek treatment for breast cancer with cost certainty […]

IT-OT Security Convergence Key to Optimizing Risk Management

Latest report reveals major visibility gaps in operational technology detection and response HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 29 June 2023 – Trend Micro (TYO: 4704; TSE: 4704), a global cybersecurity leader, today announced a new study revealing that enterprise Security Operation Centers (SOCs) are expanding their capabilities to the OT domain, but major visibility and skills-related challenges are causing roadblocks. To read a full copy […]

Kontron 3.5″-SBC-EKL is Ideal for Low-power, Real-time Edge-IoT Systems

Highly Capable Edge Processing for a Wide Variety of Commercial and Industrial IoT Applications TAIPEI, TAIWAN – Media OutReach – 29 June 2023 – Kontron, a leading global provider of IoT and Embedded Computing Technology (ECT), announces the general availability of its 3.5″-SBC-EKL, designed for commercial and industrial IoT applications that require highly capable edge processing. Available in four variants, this 3.5-inch single board computer (SBC) is […]

Niigata Prefecture, center of Japanese culinary culture, hosts its first Gastronomy Awards

Selected 160 awarded among 532 nominated restaurants, accommodations, and local specialties in the prefecture NIIGATA, JAPAN – Media OutReach – 28 June 2023 – Niigata Prefecture established Niigata Gastronomy Awards in September 2022 to identify and recognize restaurants, accommodations, alcohol products, and local specialties in the prefecture that actively engage the local community. Selected 160 winners in the restaurant, accommodation, and local specialty categories received the awards. […]