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James M Dorsey Pakistani efforts to exploit the Taliban victory in Afghanistan threaten to reinforce ultra-conservative inclinations in Pakistan itself, the world’s second-most populous Muslim majority country, long accused of supporting militant religious groups. The notion that religious ultra-conservatism may not remain contained to Afghanistan may be one reason why US President Joe Biden decided to effectively abandon Central Asia with his withdrawal of US forces from […]

 Arabian Post Staff Swvl Inc., a Dubai-based provider of transformative mass transit and shared mobility solutions, announced that several investors, including Agility and Chimera Abu Dhabi, have completed the pre-funding of $35.5 million of the aggregate PIPE subscription raised in connection with the Company’s proposed business combination with Queens Gambit Growth Capital (NASDAQ: GMBT). Swvl is executing a comprehensive growth strategy with the goal of realizing approximately […]

Cr Dr Conrad Wong, Vice President of Yau Lee Holdings, received “HKICM Outstanding Achievement” Award HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 29 August 2021 – The Hong Kong Institute of Construction Managers (“HKICM”) hosted the “HKICM 23rd Anniversary Dinner cum Construction Management Awards 2020 Presentation Ceremony” on 27 August at JW Marriott Hong Kong at the officiation by the Ir LAM Sai Hung, JP, Permanent Secretary for Development (Works). Cr […]

Successful Turnaround to Profit-making with Record-High Turnover Expanding R&D Activity in Nanobody Drug to Diversify Product Portfolio HONG KONG SAR – EQS Newswire – 27 August 2021 – A fully integrated biopharmaceutical company – Uni-Bio Science Group Limited (“Uni-Bio Science”, together with its subsidiaries referred to as the “Group”, stock code: 0690.HK), is pleased to announce its interim results for six months ended 30 June 2021 (the “Period”), as well […]

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 27 August 2021 – Hong Kong’s leading 5G network provider China Mobile Hong Kong (CMHK) has been recognised as Hong Kong’s Fastest 5G Network Award – First Half of 2021* by Ookla® the company behind Speedtest®.  This triumph follows its recognition by Ookla as the Fastest 5G Network in the Fourth Quarter of 2020 in Hong Kong**, and reaffirms CMHK’s commitment to […]

Web Sales Business Revenue Surges 37.1% to HK$93.2 million HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 27 August 2021 – Q P Group Holdings Limited (“Q P Group” or the “Group“; Stock code: 01412), one of the leading manufacturers of paper-based tabletop games and paper-based greeting cards in the PRC, today announced its unaudited interim results for the six months ended 30 June 2021 (“6M2021” or “the Period”).   During […]

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 27 August 2021 – Kerry Logistics Network Limited (‘Kerry Logistics Network’ or together with its subsidiaries, the ‘Group’ or ‘KLN Group’; Stock Code 0636.HK) today announced the Group’s interim results for the six months ended 30 June 2021.   Group’s Financial Highlights Revenue increased by 68% year-on-year to HK$36,709 million (2020 1H: HK$21,885 million) Core operating profit increased by 70% […]

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Net profits HK$276 million; Interim dividend HK$0.05/share Continuous innovation & scientific research; Whole-industry-chain approach development   Result summary: Total revenue HK$2,443 million, representing a growth of 37.0%; Net profits HK$276 million, representing a growth of 11.6%; The Board resolved to pay interim dividend of HK$0.05 /share HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 27 August 2021 – SSY Group Limited (“SSY” or the “Company”; Stock Code: 2005.HK) and its subsidiaries […]

Every year, around 45 tropical cyclones hit the world. In the past 50 years alone, tropical cyclones have killed more than 700,000 people and caused greater than US$1,400 billion in damages. Aside from tropical cyclones, volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, bushfires, droughts, and armed conflict are experienced by many people worldwide. And when disasters strike, people suffer from sickness, injuries and many other hardships, so they need whatever help […]

Expands on NCS’ presence in Australia and aims to encourage innovation collaboration between Australia and Singapore Helps governments and enterprise leverage digital technologies to transform the way they operate and thrive in the digital economy Aims to grow local team to 1,500 and create 500 new digital jobs SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 26 August 2021 – NCS today announced the launch of NCS NEXT Cloud Centre […]

Revenue grew by 58.0% year on year to RMB36.4 billion and Interim dividend amounted to HK12 cents per share Rental income grew significantly by 79% year on year to RMB391 million Contracted sales increased by 53% year on year to RMB157.03 billion for the first seven months, representing 59% of full year target Net debt-to-equity ratio and weighted average cost of indebtedness improved to 60.4% and 5.1% […]

Global beauty brand’s collaboration with online platform City Walks aims to turn men into allies through direct experience of the female perspective SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 25 August 2021 – Unilever beauty brand, LUX, is launching a campaign to highlight the impact of casual sexism faced by women in their everyday lives by inviting men to experience it first-hand for themselves. Whether on the street or […]

TAIPEI, TAIWAN – Media OutReach – 24 August 2021 – The lifespan of solar photovoltaic (PV) panels can reach 30 years, if not properly disposed of, it is expected that the cumulative amount of global solar module waste will reach 8 million tons by 2030. How to incorporate waste solar modules into the circular economic model is a major issue. With the support of the Department of […]

Battery for electric vehicles (EVs) that can charge to 80% in five minutes, 100% solid-state battery without risk of fire with capacity three times higher than current lithium batteries. Technologies of the future are about to be featured on VinFast’s EV models. These were shared by Vingroup’s Vice Chairwoman Thuy Le as she talked about the car maker’s big plan for electrification. HANOI, VIETNAM – Media OutReach […]

Transforming into a Managed Security Service Provider enables TIM to offer carrier grade Managed DDoS Protection Services in the Philippines MANILA, PHILIPPINES – Media OutReach – 24 August 2021 – Total Information Management Corporation (TIM), a leading technology solutions provider in the Philippines, announced its strategic partnership with Nexusguard, a leading DDoS security solution provider, to build the first true-hybrid DDoS scrubbing center in the Philippines, providing carrier grade […]

Offers top-notch medical expenses coverage of up to HKD2,500,000 Comprehensive coverage with tailored protection to give peace of mind   HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 23 August 2021 – With the increasing popularity of overseas study, AXA Hong Kong (“AXA”) and HSBC launch a new insurance plan “Overseas StudySurance” to provide extensive care for students getting education abroad. With annual premium as low as HKD4,000, students can enjoy […]

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 23 August 2021 – Arup, a global built environment consultant, celebrates its 45th anniversary in Hong Kong with a series of initiatives, including a city story video series and a dedicated school programme, to envision a more sustainable Hong Kong with the local community.   Today, Arup’s influence can be felt everywhere across the city, from its tallest building to the longest bridge and […]

2021 IBA received more than 3,800 entries from organizations in 63 nations as leaders of conglomerates tasked with need to tackle diverse social problems PHNOM PENH, CAMBODIA – Media OutReach – 20 August 2021 – Prince Holding Group (“Prince Group”), one of Cambodia’s largest and fastest growing conglomerates, is proud to announce that Neak Oknha Chen Zhi (“陈志公爵”), Chairman of Prince Group, has been recognized as Entrepreneur of the Year – […]

Contracted Sales and GFA Increased Significantly Steady Growth in Revenue Successful Implementation of Development Strategy on Urban Renewal Forged New Business Driver HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 19 August 2021 – JY Grandmark Holdings Limited (“JY Grandmark” or the “Company“, which together with its subsidiaries, is referred to as the “Group“, stock code: 2231), a property developer and operator and property management service provider based in the People’s […]

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 19 August 2021 – China has seen some of the most destructive earthquakes in history. For example, the devastating 2008 Earthquake in Sichuan province killed over 69,000 people, left up to 11 million people homeless and caused up to US$20 billion in property damage. The country sits atop seismically active areas, and it had 118 earthquakes in the past year. This setting provided the […]

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 19 August 2021 – KYAN Therapeutics, Inc. (KYAN), a developer of optimised therapeutics, and the Agency of Science, Technology & Research (A*STAR)’s Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology (IMCB), a premier cell and molecular biology institute, have entered into a collaboration to discover and develop next-generation nucleic acid therapeutics for oncology. The aim is to develop specific drug combinations that can achieve high clinical response […]

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 18 August 2021 – SpeakIn, Asia’s largest tech-enabled professional learning platform, today announced their official launch in Singapore with aspirations to strengthen its leadership roots in the Asia-Pacific region. The expansion will support SpeakIn’s aim to anchor itself in Singapore, paving the way for it to make the city-state its new global headquarters.   Having assessed the Singapore market extensively, SpeakIn hopes to bridge the […]

New DHL whitepaper: renewed economic growth in ASEAN countries will give rise to demand for logistics services as trade recovers Road freight to grow substantially with regulatory initiatives, economic rebound, e-commerce boom and increasing demand for sustainable logistics solutions in the region SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 18 August 2021 – DHL Global Forwarding, the leading international freight specialist division of Deutsche Post DHL Group, foresees a strong and sustained […]

By Manish Rai The Taliban now control almost the whole of Afghanistan including the capital city, Kabul, almost two decades since they were driven out by US troops. It was widely expected that after the United States complete withdrawal the Taliban will make significant territorial gains. But no one expected that it will happen at that fast pace and 300,000 plus Afghan forces will melt so quickly in front […]

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