By Dr Soma Marla For the last two weeks prices on Petrol, diesel and cooking gas are increased twelve times. A litre of petrol costs Rs. 118.4 in Mumbai and diesel Rs 105 in Chittor. Rise in fuel prices has a cascading effect not just on transport but on sectors of economy too. Consequently with […]
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India is optimistic about talks next week with the US on military cooperation even as the Biden administration becomes more vocal in rebuking New Delhi over its reluctance to criticize Russia’s war in Ukraine, people familiar with the matter said. Recent public statements from Washington warning India about consequences for purchases of weapons and discounted […]
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BlueArk Staking Pool Offers 45% APY for Investors Achieved a Record-breaking Total Staking Value of HK$100 million in 10 Days HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 8 April 2022 – BlueArk (“BlueArk” or “the Company”) was officially launched on the 1st of September 2021. Its platform token, BRK, recorded a surge in market value of over 400% in 6 months since its listing. The BlueArk Concept […]
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 7 April 2022 – Recognising people’s need to plan for different phases of their life from getting married, buying a home, funding children’s education and saving for retirement, Chubb Life Hong Kong has launched “Chubb Life Yearly Income Plan” (“the Plan”). The Plan provides liquidity and flexibility with a steady stream of cash return over time, which creates a continuous […]
By K Raveendran The emergence of Sri Lanka as a template for the fallout of infrastructure development with Chinese funding will save thousands of diplomatic man-hours for India in checkmating the Chinese ‘String of Pearls’ agenda. New Delhi has tried to counter the Chinese Belt and Road Initiative with its own ‘Look East’ policy, but […]
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SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 6 April 2022 – TRON founder Justin Sun has recently purchased the complete set of the crypto artworks “Twelve Digital Zodiac Heads” at the Twelve Digital Zodiac Heads Special Auction hosted by Metapoly XM, a brand under Poly Auction (Xiamen). The “Twelve Digital Zodiac Heads” is the one and only NFT art collection that draws inspiration from China’s Zodiac Heads, which was […]
By Nitya Chakraborty The Communist Party of India (Marxist) [CPI(M)] is holding its 23rd Party Congress in Kerala this month, from April 6 to 10. The delegates attending this five-day session will be deliberating on both the national and international situations, and, on the final day, will be adopting a document which will guide the […]
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By Kalyani Shankar The ongoing Sri Lanka crisis finds echoes across the Palk straits in Tamil Nadu as refugees have started arriving in the state over the past fortnight. Since the Eelam war ended in 2009, this is the first time refugees have arrived on the Tamil Nadu coast. The crisis has further deepened with […]
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By Dr. Gyan Pathak India and China would be the most exposed countries in the world to shutting down of fossil-fuel infrastructures in the mitigation pathways to climate change, and if the existing units would continue to be operated as historically, they would entail CO2 emissions exceeding the carbon budget for 1.5 degree C, a […]
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Swiss-Hong Kong watchmaker Solvil et Titus and classic anime and manga series “Dragon Ball Z” have announced a new collaboration consisting of 7 Dragon Ball Z-themed timepieces. City Chain is bringing these exclusive timepieces to Singapore while stocks last, with the collection launching on 7 April 2022. SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 5 April 2022 – Limited edition watch collectors and Dragon Ball Z fans alike can […]
The collaboration will enable merchants in Malaysia and Singapore to accept more cross-border mobile payments seamlessly and access users of leading global digital payment methods. SHAH ALAM, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach – 5 April 2022 – Razer Merchant Services (RMS), the B2B arm of Razer Fintech, announces the integration of Alipay+ solutions for more than 60,000 online and offline merchant touchpoints across Malaysia to expand its merchant […]
By Arun Kumar Shrivastav After an economic crisis, Sri Lanka has plunged into a political crisis now. On Monday morning, news reports said that the entire Sri Lankan Cabinet has resigned. There were also rumors that Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa had resigned or would resign soon but his office denied the rumours. Another rumor that […]
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In recognition of its leading performance in investment strategy and corporate governance HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 4 April 2022 – HSBC MPF won eight Benchmark Fund of the Year awards in 20211, in recognition of its outstanding performance in the roles of trustee, investment manager and sponsor. The company exemplifies excellence in corporate governance and sustainable investment strategy, underpinned by its commitment to taking […]
SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 4 April 2022 – Avatar: The Experience will debut at Cloud Forest at Gardens by the Bay welcoming guests later this year. This immersive walk-through event based on the global blockbuster film AVATAR is a uniquely designed collaboration between Cityneon Holdings, Disney Location-Based Experiences, and James Cameron and Jon Landau’s Lightstorm Entertainment. Mr. Ron Tan, Cityneon’s Executive Chairman and Group CEO, shares, […]
SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 4 April 2022 – foodpanda today released its first Social Impact Report, titled pandapurpose, highlighting initiatives the company has taken to contribute to socio-economic and environmental sustainability challenges in Asia. As the largest food and grocery platform in Asia (outside China), foodpanda dedicated over US$35 million to support communities, help Micro-, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs) digitalise, train and upskill delivery riders […]
Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan today asked the Governor to dissolve the national assembly and announced fresh elections ahead of an expected no-trust motion. In his address, Imran Khan asked the people of Pakistan to “Get ready for elections”. “The conspiracy to take down this government has collapsed,” he added. The no-trust motion against Imran […]
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By Dr. Gyan Pathak General decline in COVID-19 cases in India has emboldened several states in the country to remove curbs, even as in the morning of April 1, 2022 a slight increase in new infection were reported in the last 24 hours to 1335 from 1225 a day earlier, which is a clear indication […]
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People in Sri Lankan capital Colombo, suffering for weeks under a terrible economic crisis, erupted in protest late this evening. More than 2000 people held a protest march in the Lankan capital near the President’s house demanding that he step down, and clashed with the police. The paramilitary police unit, a Special Task Force, had […]
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SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 1 April 2022 – Toyota Motor Asia Pacific Pte Ltd (TMAP) announced that its Chief Executive Officer of Asia Region, Yoichi Miyazaki has been promoted to Toyota Motor Corporation’s (TMC) Operating Officer and Global Chief Competitive Officer, effective from April 1st, 2022. Yoichi Miyazaki, who has been leading the Asia region for Toyota since 2020 will now become responsible for improving the […]
Especially designed for primary students in this special summer holiday to learn about climate and biodiversity as planet protectors HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 1 April 2022 – AXA Hong Kong and Macau (AXA) fully supports WWF-Hong Kong’s first free online challenge for family – « Earth Hour 2022 28-Day Challenge », a fun and interactive game especially designed for primary school students to explore […]
By Sankar Ray Political circles in Nepal are keenly watching how much the Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba will score gains in his first bilateral visit (1-3 April 2022) after taking over as the PM in July last year. Moreover, the visit takes place during the year of election to the National Assembly of Nepal. […]
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Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov is travelling to Delhi today for talks. The U.S. and Australia criticized India for considering a Russian proposal that would undermine sanctions imposed by America and its allies, showing a deepening rift between the emerging security partners as Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov traveled to Delhi for talks. “Now is the […]
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HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 31 March 2022 – The Covid-19 pandemic has had an unprecedented impact on the daily lives of the Hong Kong community. In light of this, Media OutReach Newswire supported the ‘Gingko House Love Project’ and donated 3,000 Anti-epidemic lunch boxes to vulnerable groups such as the elderly and low-income families to help alleviate their worries about meeting their essential needs […]
By K Raveendran The currency stand-off in the global gas market, triggered by Russian president Vladimir Putin’s announcement that Russian gas will henceforth have to be paid in roubles instead of dollar and euro is keeping the market on tenterhooks. It has upset the calculations of all important stake holders, including India, which has been […]
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