SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 5 August 2021 – Global recruitment specialists Michael Page Singapore witnessed the number of jobs rise in Q2 2021 compared to Q1 led by an increase in Industrial & Manufacturing at 60%. This was followed by an increase in opportunities within Sales & Marketing (up 41%) and Digital (up 33%). According to job opportunity data shared by Michael Page, Q2 2021 saw managed an […]
Quick Turnaround Facility Allows the Companies to Seize New and Growing Revenue Opportunities in the Bangladesh Booming Export Market DHAKA, BANGLADESH – Media OutReach – 5 August 2021 – Global invoice financing marketplace, Incomlend, announced a new invoice financing programme for Fashion Tex Asia Ltd, an apparel buying house, and Sadat Apparels Ltd, a garment manufacturer. Both companies are based in Bangladesh with customers in the United […]
Asia Pacific’s leading provider of indirect industrial supplies taps Infor solution to launch e-commerce business and boost customer satisfaction SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 4 August 2021 – Infor, the industry cloud company, today announced that Vallen has rolled out Infor CloudSuite Distribution Enterprise solution across four countries and 15 locations in Asia to better manage the complexities of owning and managing inventory. In the process it has reduced TCO […]
Series C funding round led by partners of DST Global, C Ventures and K3 Ventures with Jihan Wu’s crypto firm raising $129 Million to date HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 3 August 2021 – Matrixport, Asia’s fast growing digital assets financial services platform closed its Series C funding round with a valuation of over US$1 billion — just two years after its establishment. This round was led […]
TOKYO, JAPAN – Media OutReach – 3 August 2021 – On July 31, 2021, early-stage venture capital firm Headline Asia (formerly known as Infinity Ventures) has announced they will close their fourth fund at over $100 Million. In May 2021, Infinity Ventures and e.ventures rebranded as a single firm, Headline, to invest together globally in innovative internet technology companies. A number of previous institutional investors returned […]
SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 30 July 2021 – Leading international wealth manager and private bank, VP Bank Ltd, today announced several key changes within its Asia organisation. These appointments further affirm the bank’s dedication towards Strategy 2026, to grow its client relations and enhancing its competitive edge to seize opportunities in the region. VP Wealth Management (Hong Kong) Ltd Organisational Updates 1. After a 15-year career […]
James M. Dorsey The United States and Iran seem to be hardening their positions in advance of a resumption of negotiations to revive a 2015 international nuclear agreement once Iranian President-elect Ebrahim Raisi takes office in early August. Concern among supporters of the agreement to curb Iran’s nuclear program which former US President Donald J. Trump abandoned in 2018 may be premature but do raise questions about […]
Enabled by the sports car manufacturer’s hallmark brand values, the virtual festival is set to catalyse and accelerate positive change Porsche Asia Pacific is presenting “SCOPES driven by Porsche” to curate and provide a creative platform inspired by values that are an essential part of the Porsche brand DNA, and at the same time reflective of the Asian zeitgeist From 1 August 2021, the first virtual edition […]
Rekindling Hong Kong’s economic growth through innovation HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 30 July 2021 – The 2021 Deloitte Hong Kong Technology Fast 20 & Rising Star program (Deloitte Hong Kong Tech Fast Program) is open for applications. This year, Deloitte is pleased to join forces with Strategic Partners Hong Kong Cyberport (Cyberport), Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) and Alibaba Entrepreneurs […]
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 30 July 2021 – Kerry Logistics Network Limited (‘Kerry Logistics Network’; Stock Code 0636.HK) is extending its coverage in Latin America by opening an office in Lima, Peru, increasing the number of countries and territories in its global network to 60. Having commenced operations in July 2021, Kerry Logistics Peru S.A.C. (‘Kerry Logistics Peru’) extends Kerry Logistics Network’s presence in Latin America, boosting […]
NANJING, CHINA – Media OutReach – 29 July 2021 – Royal Golden Eagle (RGE) and Bank of Communications (BCM) Jiangsu Branch have entered into the Cooperation Agreement on Carbon Emission Trading Funds Custody in Nanjing. Made three days after the launch of China’s national carbon emission trading market, the agreement is China’s first carbon asset custody business between a financial institution and a multinational corporation. The agreement will bring into […]
Juan Colón, Darwinex co-founder, announces a key milestone for the asset management Fintech LONDON, UK – Media OutReach – 29 July 2021 – The Fintech, broker and asset management company Darwinex has raised €3 million to pursue its ambitious growth aspirations. Leading investors in the round were Stefan Jaecklin and Pinorena Capital who were joined by Darwinex co-founders and a number of key employees in the company. Pinorena Capital, a fintech-focused investment company […]
CARS24, one of the fastest-growing e-commerce platforms for pre-owned cars, has embarked upon a digital campaign by unveiling its brand story on Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest tower. The company aims to make a paradigm shift in the UAE by taking a consumer’s car buying experience completely online. CARS24 has already sold close to 400,000 cars in other international markets. “With this campaign on the majestic architectural […]
Despite the recent softer tone for the US dollar, a deterioration in US/China geopolitics and a rise in the delta/lambda variants of coronavirus, gold has been unable to breakout convincingly above the 1800 an ounce on any safe haven buying binge. The only possible conclusion is that Auric is still traumatized by the Federal Reserve’s signal that it will taper its monetary policy on a time table […]
Arabian Post Staff Lucid Group, which is setting new standards for sustainable mobility with its advanced luxury EVs, today became a publicly listed company trading on the Nasdaq Global Select Market with its Class A common stock and public warrants listed under the new ticker symbols “LCID” and “LCIDW,” respectively. Lucid completed the previously announced merger with Churchill Capital Corp IV on July 23, 2021. The combined […]
Manish Rai General Ata Mohammad Noor, Leader of Jamiat-e Islami Afghanistan and the Former Governor of Balkh Province have been the most important strongman and commander in North Afghanistan. Currently, General Ata visited Qatari capital Doha to attend peace talks with Taliban but now he is busy in the mobilization of forces to counter the Taliban advance. Gen Ata is confident that national mobilizations of forces will […]
HONG KONG SAR / KUNMING, CHINA – Media OutReach – 26 July 2021 – Hang Lung Properties today announced its collaboration with global hospitality group, Hyatt, to establish the first Grand Hyatt branded Residences for sale, in Kunming. Grand Hyatt Residences Kunming will be the most coveted address for the city’s discerning and affluent as it redefines the residential experience, meeting the aspirations of a new generation. […]
NEW YORK, US – EQS Newswire – 23 July 2021 – Focus Financial Partners Inc. (NASDAQ:FOCS) (“Focus”), a leading partnership of independent, fiduciary wealth management firms, announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement under which GAVIN Hockey Wealth Specialists (“GAVIN”), a registered portfolio manager and investment adviser based in Toronto, will join Connectus Wealth Advisers (“Connectus”). This transaction is expected to close in the third […]
Airbnb (ABNB) is one of the great investment regrets of my life since I turned down a chance to invest in it a decade ago at a valuation of a mere $1 billion, even though a lady far smarter than me invested $10 million in it and is now a Silicon Valley billionaire from Dubai. ABNB has been a disaster in 2021 since it peaked at 219.94 […]
HONG KONG SAR / SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 23 July 2021 – Real estate private equity firm Gaw Capital Partners today announced the establishment of a new joint venture operating company, Data Center First Pte Ltd., with Mr. Wong Ka Vin as the Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer with its maiden project in Batam, Indonesia. Data Center First, headquartered in Singapore, is a data center operator […]
After an epic fall in 2020-2021 due the coronavirus shock and the subsequent explosion in the Federal Reserve’s balance sheet to its current $8.2 trillion, the US dollar has made a counter cyclical move to 93 on its trade weighted index (DXY). The catalyst for this move are massive Japanese purchase of long duration US Treasury bonds, Chinese central bank intervention to arrest the rise of the […]
The Caribbean boasts 26 beautiful countries, each of which has numerous attractions worth visiting. It is the best destination for anyone who wants to enjoy a holiday that offers plenty of exciting and relaxing activities and everything in between. Its most popular countries preferred by holidaymakers include the Dominican Republic, Cuba, Puerto Rico, Jamaica, and the Bahamas. However, not all Caribbean countries get the credit they deserve. […]
The cryptocurrency market was sluggish in the first half of 2020 and gradually reversed in the second half of the year. Traditional industry investors are adding digital currencies to their portfolios in a big way. In this context, KingHash, an overseas one-stop mining platform, came into being. The cost of mining is far lower than the cost of buying spot in the secondary market, which also reduces […]
Arabian Post Staff Trump’s former inaugural chairman Tom Barrack has been indicted for illegally promoting the interests of UAE by building a backchannel to senior US officials, US media reports said. According to Bloomberg, Barrack and two of his associates were charged with failing to register as foreign agents for work they allegedly did to promote the United Arab Emirates’ foreign policy interests and increase its political […]
