By Dr. Gyan Pathak November 8, is the sixth anniversary of Demonetisation, and yet the Indian economy is haunted by black money, counterfeit notes, and cash-economy. The decision of a five-judge bench hearing a bunch of petitions regarding Modi’s decision of Demonetisation to further examine the 2016 move has therefore greater relevance than we presume, […]
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Over two-thirds of young social entrepreneurs cited access to adequate financial resources as their biggest obstacle to advancing climate action The vast majority (nearly three-quarters) expect climate change impact to negatively affect their organizations HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 8 November 2022 – A new report surveying over 1,000 young social entrepreneurs across 25 countries in Asia Pacific highlighted climate change as a global emergency, […]
Arabian Post Staff Master-developer Nakheel announced it has secured AED 17 billion in strategic financing deal to drive its new phase of growth. This includes refinancing of AED 11 billion, and additional funds of AED 6 billion. The finance will be utilised to accelerate the development of its new projects including Dubai Islands and other large waterfront projects. The refinancing of AED 11 billion has been secured […]
By Nilanjan Banik and Guido Cozzi By the end of this century, planet earth may not be a liveable place, with the average temperature rising at least 2.5 Celsius higher than what it is now. This is according to the latest published UN Climate Change Report. With the climate change set to become worse, the […]
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Fostering Economic and Trade Development Between China and Portuguese-speaking Countries (PSCs) HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 7 November 2022 – On 6 November, Fosun International Limited (HKEX stock code: 00656, “Fosun International”) was invited to attend the forum themed “Promoting Macao as a Platform Connecting China and Portuguese-speaking Countries” at the 5th China International Import Expo (CIIE). Li Haifeng, Executive President of Fosun International and […]
Tirupati’s world famous Lord Venkateswara temple’s net worth of over Rs 2.5 lakh crore (about $30 billion) is more than the market capitalisation of IT services firm Wipro, food and beverage company Nestle and state-owned oil giants ONGC and IOC. Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams, keeper of the temple dedicated to Tirupati’s presiding deity, for the first […]
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Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Saturday launched a scathing attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the issue of unemployment, saying the PM is handing over some thousand appointment letters when “millions of youth search for jobs”. Kharge said Modi came to power with a promise of two crore new jobs every year, but forget […]
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Zeal Asset Management Limited (ZEAL) is an asset management firm established in 2009 ZEAL is a signatory to the UN-supported Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI) HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 4 November 2022 – ZEAL was awarded 1) Greater China Equity- OUTSTANDING ACHIEVER, House Awards, 2) Absolute Return – OUTSTANDING ACHIEVER, House Awards, and 3) Long/Short Equity – BEST-IN-CLASS, House Awards in BENCHMARK Fund of […]
Through real-world use case applications with IDEMIA on Hedera, Mastercard and Carbonseed.Earth, StraitsX provides insights to the benefits stablecoins can bring to trade and commerce SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 3 November 2022 – StraitsX, a Major Payment Institution licensed by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) today announced that it will be piloting a series of stablecoin applications at the Singapore Fintech Festival (SFF) 2022, which […]
Audits of Consolidated Financial Statements Under IFRS Finalized STEINHAUSEN, SWITZERLAND – EQS Newswire – 2 November 2022 – Terraoil Swiss AG (“Company”), an energy company with a strong focus on the Mediterranean is pleased to announce the completion of the audits of the consolidated financial statements for the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2021. The financial statements are available on the Company’s website at https://terraoil.swiss/financialreports. Chief […]
By Dr. Soma Marla Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee, GOI (GEAC) has permitted on October 18 the environmental release of genetically-modified (GM) mustard. Being the first food crop, the studies by expert question the environmental and biosafety as well as human health risks associated with hasty government approval. Gory experience of GM cotton, which resulted in […]
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PHNOM PENH, CAMBODIA – Media OutReach – 4 November 2022 – Prince Holding Group, one of Cambodia’s largest business groups, is pleased to announce that it has secured two awards at the 14th Annual Global CSR & ESG Summit & Awards, winning Best Community Programme Award and Best Country Award for Overall CSR Excellence & ESG Award in Cambodia. Prince Holding Group Chairman Neak Oknha Chen Zhi […]
Matein Khalid My digital purdah came to an end with a bang and not a whimper as Powell made it clear that it is “very premature to think about a pausing”. This was a cold shower to the bulls and the DJIA went from +350 to -500. What an ouch! The Treasury bond market resumed its bloodbath. Chairman Powell’s message to the Street was precisely what I […]
The United Fixed Maturity Bond Fund 1 will be exclusively available on Tiger Brokers’ trading platform with no subscription fees and zero management fee The fund aims to provide income whilst capturing the interest rate peak in a rising interest rate environment by investing in a diversified portfolio of bonds, money market instruments and bank deposits SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 3 November 2022 – Online trading […]
By Sushil Kutty Funny things have been happening in Morbi Gujarat where a 143-year-old suspension bridge collapsed under the weight of its own expectations, killing 135 including 50 children. If the bridge was brought down by criminal negligence, nobody seems bothered, least of all the state government. In Gujarat under the pall of gloom on […]
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Chubb unveils expanded Chubb Studio integration features; embedding insurance even faster and easier for Chubb partners LISBON, PORTUGAL – Media OutReach – 2 November 2022 – Chubb announced that Chubb Studio®, the company’s award-winning global integration platform, has introduced new features that can embed insurance into the digital environments of its distribution partners even easier and faster, while offering a seamless experience for customers. Chubb is the […]
Global malware volume tops 4 billion, flat through three quarters Malware attempts dipped 8% in U.S., rose 3% in EMEA Cryptojacking numbers jumped 35% globally through three quarters, including a 160% increase in APJ. Despite 31% decline in global ransomware attempts from 2021, volume exceeds full-year totals when compared to four of the last five years (623.3 million) Customers saw an average 1,014 ransomware attempts through three […]
Matein Khalid I was invited by Geneva’s Bank Syz for a fascinating discussion with its CIO Charles Monchau and some of my close friends who are family office CIOs at Zuma, a wonderful venue that I had never visited in the afternoon until now. It is always nice to see a familiar place from a totally different perspective in sunlight fortified by Evian! Danke schön/merci beaucoup/molto grazie […]
Ahead of the November 3 Munugode assembly bypoll, the Election Commission Sunday asked BJP candidate K Rajagopal Reddy to explain the transfer of over Rs 5 crore from his family-owned firm’s account to 23 people and entities within the constituency. In a letter to Reddy, the poll panel has also asked him to ensure that […]
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By Clara E. Mattei Beneto Mussolini took over effective power in Italy in October 1922Just over a month after the Italian fascists’ March on Rome in October 1922, the parliamentary votes of the National Fascist Party, the Liberal Party, and the People’s Party (or the popolari, a Catholic party and predecessor of Christian Democracy) introduced […]
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KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach – 31 October 2022 – Kenanga Investment Bank Berhad (“Kenanga”) has entered into an agreement with AntChain Technology Pte. Ltd. (“AntChain”), part of the Ant Group, to build Malaysia’s first wealth SuperApp using AntChain’s proprietary mobile platform solution. This agreement follows from its recent MoU with AntChain. Kenanga’s SuperApp aims to help Malaysians save and grow their wealth through our innovative […]
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 […]
CR Global Social Housing Fund, in its second series, will continue to invest in a portfolio of UK social housing to achieve social impact SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 31 October 2022 – SDAX, a leading integrated investment and trading platform based in Singapore, will list CR Global UK Social Housing Fund II, a social housing fund-managed by FXHB Asset Management Pte Ltd, a Registered Fund Management […]
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 31 October 2022 – “CryptoPARD Encryption Panther”, the first cryptocurrency academy and the flagship OTC store will soon land in Mong Kok, the center of Hong Kong traffic. The new store would be at the opposite corner of Langham Place, intersection of Shanghai Street and Argyle Street. The 3,000 square feet flagship store operates with various functions including academy, a […]
