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Unbalanced Diet, Physical Inactivity and Inadequate Sleep Among the Top Unhealthy Habits APAC Consumers Want to Kick in Next 12 Months – Herbalife Nutrition Survey

Virtual Run by Herbalife Nutrition is back for the third year running to spur actions for building healthy active living habits among Asia Pacific consumers HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 1 November 2022 – Premier global nutrition company, Herbalife Nutrition released the findings from its Asia Pacific Personal Habits Survey today, revealing that 8 out of ten consumers in the APAC region want to kick […]

Swiss Chamber Eyes Bigger Role in Singapore: Businesses to Drive Innovation, HR Development

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 31 October 2022 – Swiss Chamber of Commerce and Industry Singapore (SwissCham) said it aims to leverage on the core strengths of innovation and the people-centred expertise of its member businesses to deliver a stronger presence in Singapore and foster cross-border collaboration. Singapore DPM Heng Swee Keat (L) with SwissCham Chairman Mr Georg von Wattenwyl at the SwissCham Gala event SwissCham members […]

TRON Founder Justin Sun Gives a Speech at BWB 2022: Blockchain Is the Foundation for Future Digital Cities

GENEVA, SWITZERLAND – Media OutReach – 27 October 2022 – On October 27, TRON founder Justin Sun virtually attended Blockchain Week in Busan 2022, or BWB 2022, and gave a speech themed “The Cities of Tomorrow”. “Blocks will build the foundation for future digital cities, and the economy will be decentralized and digital in the future,” said he, “With over 117 million users, TRON is pioneering the […]

Singapore content celebrated at MIPCOM 2022 with first look at highly-anticipated upcoming regional co-productions

Singapore’s Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) and the Association of Independent Producers (AIPRO) CANNES, FRANCE – Media OutReach – 19 October 2022 – International commissioners and producers were treated to a first look of an exciting slate of upcoming regional co-productions from Singapore. Responding to a global demand for Asian content, the successful outing co-led by Singapore’s Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) and the Association of Independent […]

Account takeover is on the rise: how to protect yourself

KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach – 28 October 2022 – Everyone has a friend who has been subject to account takeover attack. With 24 billion exposed accounts available online, this type of identity theft is now rampant in the digital domain. This article from OctaFX security experts explores the nature of account takeover attacks and advises on how to protect yourself from them. A recent research […]

Shopee Reveals How Influencer Communities Build Trust

30% of Malaysian Buyers Reaffirm Purchase Decisions Through Relatable Influencers KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach – 28 October 2022 – Shopee, Malaysia’s leading e-commerce platform, studied the impact of Malaysian influencers on informing Malaysians’ purchase decisions online. Shopee’s marketplace study* examined the motivational structures of 2,459 buyers, consisting of Gen-Z (40%), Millennials (36%), Generation X (17%) and Baby Boomers (7%), in following influencers. Five in ten […]

Workers’ abuse on US bases in Gulf

Foreign workers for defence contractors on at least four U.S. military bases in the Arabian Gulf are trapped in their jobs by abusive employment practices that they say prevent them from returning home or even looking for better work in the region, more than 30 current and former workers said in interviews. Many of the thousands of migrants employed on Arabian Gulf bases have had their passports […]

Design Revealed for 8 Shenton Way, a Building Poised to Redefine Singapore’s Skyline as the City’s Tallest, and Among Asia’s Most Sustainable Skyscrapers

The 63-storey mixed-use downtown development is inspired by the tropical climate, taking cues from bamboo forests to create an indoor-outdoor vertical community of public spaces, offices, retail, hotel and luxury residences SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 27 October 2022 – Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM) has revealed the design of 8 Shenton Way, a new 63-story tower that will anchor the intersection of Singapore’s Central Business District […]

Invictus International School Prepares The Young For Their Future and Joins Global FabLab Network By MIT’s Center for Bits and Atoms In Singapore

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 27 October 2022 – Invictus International School (Singapore) has announced that it has joined the FabLab network, a global programme managed by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)’s Centre for Bits and Atoms (CBA). This on-site Fabrication Lab is one of the first school-based FabLabs in Asia. The partnership reinforces the school’s ‘future-ready’ approach, increasing opportunities to extend innovative thinking. The FabLab […]

DYXnet Partners with Zscaler to Launch Its Brand-new SASE Solution

Enabling a Secured and Optimized Network Environment for Hybrid Workforce HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 27 October 2022 – DYXnet (a member of NEOLINK), one of the leading carrier-neutral enterprise network service providers in Greater China, announces its partnership with leading web security solution provider Zscaler to launch its brand-new SASE (Secure Access Service Edge) solution in response to the growing demand for hybrid work […]

Arrow Electronics helps Oyika create smart and sustainable battery solutions for e-motorbikes

NTU-Arrow Invent Lab in Singapore supports local start-ups to make the benefits of technology accessible to the many SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 26 October 2022 – Global technology solutions provider Arrow Electronics, Inc. (Arrow) announces its support to Oyika Pte Ltd (Oyika), a Singapore start-up, in building battery swapping and charging solutions for electric motorbikes (e-motorbikes). Photo caption: Arrow and Oyika showcase smart and sustainable battery […]

Virtuos Deepens Video Game Engineering Capabilities With the Launch of Virtuos Labs – Montpellier

Virtuos Labs commits to best-in-class research and development of game engines, graphics, and tools to solve advanced technical and complex projects SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 26 October 2022 – Virtuos, a leading global video game development company, today announced the launch of Virtuos Labs – Montpellier. Virtuos Labs is a group of studios formed around senior technical directors to expand capabilities in engineering and R&D, while […]

VCGL’s subsidiary secures initial licenses to operate in Saudi Arabia

RIYADH, KSA – Media OutReach – 26 October 2022 – The Capital Market Authority (CMA) of Saudi Arabia has granted initial licenses to Valuable Capital Financial Company (VCFC), a subsidiary of the top tier Hong Kong-based financial institution Valuable Capital Group Limited (VCGL). This makes VCFC the very first and only licensed corporation in the kingdom from Asia to conduct Dealing, Advising and Custody services. VCFC announced […]

‘Magpie PREMIUM Rate’ Raised to 2.88% for Securities Traders’ Uninvested Balance

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 25 October 2022 – Magpie Invest today announced its one-of-a-kind “Magpie PREMIUM Rate” offering 2.88% per annum interest return on clients’ uninvested balance, comparable with banks’ current fixed deposit interest rates. Magpie Invest launched its one-of-a-kind “Magpie PREMIUM Rate” offering 2.88% per annum interest return on clients’ uninvested balance in their stock trading accounts. Min. deposit HKD $10,000 / USD […]

Aon Names William Pembroke as Head of Thailand

BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach – 25 October 2022 – Aon plc (NYSE: AON), a leading global professional services firm, has named William Pembroke as chief executive officer of Aon Thailand, effective today. Pembroke will be based in Bangkok and report to Owen Belman, chief executive officer of Asia at Aon. He brings 18 years of experience in providing risk management advice to large multinational organisations in […]

‘Beyond #MissingJapan’ Campaign Takes Flight as Japan Reopens

TOKYO, JAPAN – Media OutReach – 25 October 2022 – Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) and All Nippon Airways (ANA), Japan’s largest airline launched its “Beyond #MissingJapan” after news of Japan’s plans to reopen the country to international travellers. The “Beyond #MissingJapan” campaign was inspired by social posts of people missing Japan as a result of the pandemic and a strong sense of eagerness amongst ANA’s crew […]

Modi congratulates Rishi, talks of ‘Roadmap 2030’

New international Headquarters debuts in Hong Kong for leading UK residential developer London Square

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 24 October 2022 – Leading UK developer London Square has opened an international headquarters office in central Hong Kong to showcase its range of outstanding residential schemes – demonstrating its commitment to a first-class customer experience for its purchasers across the East and South-east Asia regions. Click here to download high-res images London Square’s new office is located at the […]

ADB leads $135 million climate financing package to support electric mobility in Vietnam

HANOI, VIETNAM – Media OutReach – 24 October 2022 – The Asian Development Bank (ADB) mobilized a $135 million climate financing package for VinFast Trading and Production Joint Stock Company (VinFast) for manufacturing Vietnam’s first fully-electric public transport bus fleet and first national electric vehicle (EV) charging network. The assistance will support Vietnam’s efforts to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions and expand high-tech manufacturing industries. The climate […]

Saudi Arabia and India strengthen economic ties as energy minister

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman visited India on Saturday, and met top Indian officials as the Kingdom strengthens its energy ties with the second-largest Asian

Strong Laws To Protect Encryption Are The Need Of The Hour

Valuable Capital Financial Company secures initial licenses from Saudi Arabia’s CMA

RIYADH, KSA – Media OutReach – 23 October 2022 – Valuable Capital Financial Company (VCFC), a subsidiary of the top tier Hong Kong-based financial institution Valuable Capital Group Limited, announced that it has received the initial licenses from the Capital Market Authority (CMA) to conduct Dealing, Advising and Custody services in Saudi Arabia, making it the very first and only licensed corporation in the kingdom from Asia. […]

Industronics’ Executive Director Datuk Chu acquires around 10% of HK-based renowned stocking firm

Datuk Chu acquires around 10% stake in Bluemount in his personal capacity The investment plan coincides with Industronics’ interest in acquiring 10% stake in Bluemount, which was announced last year Another investment holding company, Cyberport Tesla Technology has also acquired a 26.08% interest in Bluemount with the condition that the company must submit an application for listing on the London Stock Exchange’s Main Market by the end […]

AAX Unveiled as a Gold Sponsor of Vietnam Blockchain Summit 2022

AAX, a global digital asset exchange, will participate in the Vietnam Blockchain Summit (VBS) 2022, the largest blockchain event in Vietnam to date, as a Gold Sponsor on 19-20 October. AAX to launch FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Campaign AAX recognized by CryptoCompare as the second-largest exchange in terms of spot and trade volume, with a value of $57 billion+ HANOI, VIETNAM – Media OutReach – 21 […]