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Virgin Hyperloop revealed that they will be showcasing a full-scale hyperloop cargo pod and a cutaway passenger pod as part of DP World’s FLOW pavilion at Expo 2020. “The constant flow of goods has historically driven innovation in the transportation sector and now more than ever, we must continue to future-proof the industry,” said Sultan bin Sulayem, Chairman of DP World and Virgin Hyperloop.“Hyperloop is poised to revolutionize […]

An open call to Chinese university students in Mainland China and the UK to explore circular design BEIJING, CHINA – Media OutReach – 27 September 2021 – The British Council launched Making Matters, China Design Challenge. Themed “fall in love with the future through circular design”, the Challenge aims to discover young creative talents and to facilitate an exchange of dialogue around circular design. The Challenge is part of […]

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 25 September 2021 – The Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors (HKIS) hosted its Annual Conference at the Grand Hyatt Hong Kong today. Themed “Surveying into the New Reality” this year, the Conference gathered various government office heads, business leaders, experts and scholars to share insights and deliberate on the prospects of the surveying industry. Mr WONG Wai-lun, Michael, JP, Secretary […]

Enhanced AI and Machine Learning Functions Enable Users to Gain More from Precise Decision in Stock Selection and Investment in the Hong Kong and U.S Stock Markets HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 24 September 2021 – Finetic, a Hong Kong-based intelligent stock selection and investment education platform  has developed its own AI-assisted investment analysis system, which provides weekly picks of quality stocks in major global markets, including  […]

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 24 September 2021 – Sustainable investing, once viewed as an outlier maybe only a decade ago, has never been more popular. To put things into perspective, sustainable funds in the U.S. attracted record investment of nearly US$2 trillion in the first quarter of 2021, according to industry data provider Morningstar. As demand for ESG (environmental, social and governance) investing grows, so does the […]

James M. Dorsey Saudi and Emirati efforts to define ‘moderate’ Islam as socially more liberal while being subservient to an autocratic ruler is as much an endeavour to ensure regime survival and bolster aspirations to lead the Muslim world as it is an attempt to fend off challenges rooted in diverse strands of religious ultra-conservatism. The Saudi and Emirati efforts to garner religious soft power have much […]

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HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 23 September 2021 – MOVE Network is thrilled to announce a strategic investment and cooperation agreement with AVATAR（Avalanche Asia Star Fund). MOVE Network will work with AVATAR to deploy NFT, DeFi, GameFi and metaverse functions on the Avalanche (AVAX) eco-system. “We see NFTs as the gateway to creating a multilayered metaverse. DeFi + NFT creates a new NFTFi industry. We aim to pioneer this […]

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 23 September 2021 – The Urban Renewal Fund was founded in 2011, with “People First, Districts Based, Public Participatory” as its conception of urban renewal, serving citizens affected or dislocated by urban renewal projects, and promoting heritage preservation and revitalisation of local districts.   Image 1: Online Exhibition on the 10th Anniversary of Urban Renewal Fund     Image 2: […]

Thirteen companies join Microsoft to increase employability of female technical talent and nurture entrepreneurs across Asia Pacific SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 23 September 2021 – Microsoft and 13 companies across nine Asia Pacific countries today launched Code; Without Barriers to help close the gender gap in the region’s fast-growing cloud, artificial intelligence (AI) and digital technology sectors.   The program provides a platform to enable female developers, coders, and […]

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By James M. Dorsey A paradigm shift in jihadist thinking suggests that the US invasion of Afghanistan may prove to have achieved more than many counterterrorism experts would want policymakers and military strategists to believe. Similarly, the paradigm shift also hints at the possibility that the presence in a Taliban-governed Afghanistan of various militant Islamist and jihadist groups could turn out to be an advantage in efforts […]

CMA represents the first HNW broker to offer a unique value proposition in Europe Marco Liardo announced as Managing Director of Switzerland Luca Bertacchi announced as Managing Director Continental Europe and to lead the newly created private placement life insurance (PPLI) practice group ZURICH, SWITZERLAND – Media OutReach – 21 September 2021 – Charles Monat Associates (CMA) is expanding its operations in Switzerland. In addition to the recent appointment of […]

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 21 September 2021 – Given the emergence of Industry 4.0 as a key trend that is shaping the future, innovation and technology have become the new driving force for the economy of Hong Kong and the Greater Bay Area. In addition to acquiring professional knowledge, young people are required to master the skills needed by contemporary society and to possess an entrepreneurial spirit, […]

Hong Leong Bank is looking to partner with startups to create ‘out-of-the-box’ solutions contributing to long term positive impact for our Community, Environment, and the Financial Services Industry KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach – 20 September 2021 – Hong Leong Bank’s (“HLB” or “the Bank”) Fintech and tech startups mentorship platform, HLB Launchpad is back in its fourth edition. The Bank is calling for Fintech and tech startups […]

Manish Rai The Taliban after much wait has announced its 33-member interim cabinet. This new government is exclusively Taliban, and almost all the ministers are of Pashtun ethnicity. Women have no positions in this new setup. The Ministry of Women’s Affairs has been dissolved. And the sinister Ministry for the Propagation of Virtue and the Prevention of Vice has been re-established. This clearly illustrates that the Taliban […]

James M Dorsey Indonesian religious affairs minister Yaqut Cholil Qoumas set the bar high for President Joko Widodo as well as Nahdlatul Ulama, the religious backbone of Mr. Widodo’s government when he laid out the agenda for his country’s presidency of the Group of 20. The G20 groups the world’s largest economies. Speaking to the G20 Interfaith Forum in Bologna as Italy prepared to handover its presidency to […]

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 17 September 2021 – Bybit, a popular platform for crypto lovers around the globe, has announced today its token launch site Bybit Launchpad. The first new token to feature on Bybit Launchpad will be $BIT.   Introducing Bybit Launchpad   Bybit Launchpad is designed to help connect innovative crypto projects and users who may be interested to gain exposure to promising projects, while protecting users […]

Series A Funding Completed to Fuel Growth in Coding Education Cultivate Future Global Talents, Build Coding as Universal Language TOKYO, JAPAN and LONDON, UK – Media OutReach – 17 September 2021 – Preface, the Hong Kong-based EdTech company, has announced the completion of its Series A funding from prominent investor Sunlink Holdings (H.K.) Limited. The company will use the latest round of funding to further develop its business in major […]

United Efforts Together to “Design for the Future” HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 15 September 2021 – Fashion Summit (HK) 2021, one of the largest conference in Asia on sustainable fashion, came to a successful close. Over 40 speakers from Hong Kong and abroad representing the fashion industry, fashion designers, the academia and NGOS, hosted a number of keynote speeches and panel discussions during the 2-day summit to […]

Series A Funding Completed to Fuel Growth in Coding Education Company Aims to Cultivate Future Global Talents, Build Coding as Universal Language HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 14 September 2021 – Preface, the Hong Kong-based EdTech company, has announced the completion of its Series A funding from prominent investor Sunlink Holdings (H.K.) Limited.  Preface aims to tackle the issues raised by Hong Kong’s traditional education model, cultivate future […]

SHANGHAI, CHINA – Media OutReach – 12 September 2021 – Hang Lung Properties held a nationwide volunteer day under the theme of Sustainability, in nine cities across mainland China and in Hong Kong on September 11, 2021.  As a key project to celebrate the anniversary of the founding of Hang Lung Group, the volunteer campaign involved around 800 corporate volunteers who dedicated their time to promote low-carbon living and deliver care […]

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 12 September 2021 – Hang Lung Properties held a nationwide volunteer day under the theme of Sustainability, in nine cities across mainland China and in Hong Kong on September 11, 2021.  As a key project to celebrate the anniversary of the founding of Hang Lung Group, the volunteer campaign involved around 800 corporate volunteers who dedicated their time to promote low-carbon living and deliver […]

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