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Southco Announces Siegfried Xu As Asia Pacific General Manager, Transportation

SHANGHAI, CHINA – Media OutReach – 12 July 2021 – Southco, a leading global supplier of engineered access hardware solutions has devoted significant efforts to strengthening the front-end team as the company’s Asia Pacific business continues to grow. Southco is pleased to announce that Siegfried Xu has officially joined as General Manager of the Transportation Strategic Business Unit (SBU) in the Asia Pacific region, effective June 15. […]

RAMSSOL Group sets its sights on SEA’s growing demand for HR tech following public shares oversubscription

Upcoming listing marks the first Malaysian-owned HCM Solutions provider on BURSA’s ACE Recent public oversubscription of company’s shares signal market appetite for cloud, AI-based HCM solutions and employee engagement platforms CEO Cllement Tan carves niche and becomes youngest founder entrepreneur to reach IPO in recent times, spotlighting HR Tech as the next frontier in business digitalisation More than 50 per cent of funding to be used for […]

Preparing skills for the future! The Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups (HKFYG) launches a book and a series of summer programmes

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 9 July 2021 – With the release of the “Future Skills Study Report” last year, The Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups (HKFYG) advocated six essential soft and hard skills for young people. These included, Digital Skills; Innovation and Problem Solving; Life Planning; Communication and Cooperation; Wellness Management; and Resilience and Crisis Management. This year, the HKFYG launches a new […]

Pak PM’s ultra-conservative inklings

By James M Dorsey Widely seen as a populist with ultra-conservative inklings, Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan increasingly appears to reinforce widespread traditionalist attitudes that reject religious tolerance as well as the rights of women and minorities. In doing so, Mr. Khan is aligning Pakistan in religious and social terms closer to Turkey than his country’s traditional allies, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. Turkish President […]

Demerara Distillery Names SPUN Spirits as its First Distributor in Southeast Asia for El Dorado

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 7 July 2021 – SPUN Spirits (the “Company”) has been appointed the official distributor for the coveted El Dorado rum in Singapore by its producer, Demerara Distillers Limited (the “Distillery” or “DDL”). Demerara Distillers Limited has established a reputation over the last 300 years for producing the world-renowned Demerara Rum. El Dorado, the Distillery’s flagship brand, is a winner of many prestigious […]

Top 5 Answers to Frequently Asked Questions About Yas Island Abu Dhabi

There is no shortage of attractions on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi. Aside from being the home to some of the best beach resorts in the UAE, it also houses world-class theme parks, hotels, and exciting adventures you wouldn’t want to miss. Planning to head there soon? Here are the top five answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about Yas Island:   1.   Is […]

Prudence Foundation announces winners of the 2021 SAFE STEPS D-Tech Awards

Innovative oil spill recovery and dam water level monitoring solutions receive a US$75,000 grant each to help save lives from natural disasters HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 6 July 2021 – Prudence Foundation, the community investment arm of Prudential in Asia and Africa, together with Humanitarian Partner International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) and Technology Partner Lenovo, have announced the winners […]

watashi+ by shiseido taiwan Captures Hesitant Buyers with AI technology from Appier

Shiseido Taiwan Group advances its deployment in their online shopping platform, combining technology and branding to entice hesitant buyers TAIPEI, TAIWAN – Media OutReach – 6 July 2021 – AI SaaS company, Appier (TSE: 4180) today announced the results and learnings of implementing AiDeal solution to identify hesitant buyers on watashi+ by shiseido taiwan. Shiseido Taiwan Group introduced timely and exclusive promotional coupons to communicate with hesitant […]

SonicWall Triples Threat Performance, Dramatically Improves TCO with Trio of New Enterprise Firewalls

With triple the firewall throughput compared to previous SonicWall appliances, new NSa and NSsp models help organizations keep pace with the speeds of their growing networks SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 5 July 2021 – SonicWall today announced three new high-performance firewall models for enterprises and large organizations — NSa 4700, NSa 6700 and NSsp 13700 — designed to accelerate network throughput, stop advanced cyberattacks like ransomware, […]

DHL Supply Chain is named a Leader in the 2021 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Third-Party Logistics, Worldwide

16 international logistics companies were evaluated based on their completeness of vision and ability to execute in this Gartner Magic Quadrant report “We believe that we scored particularly well thanks to our agility and ability to adapt, and these strengths are especially important to help our customers drive innovation into their fast evolving supply chains” says Oscar de Bok, CEO of DHL Supply Chain BONN, GERMANY – […]

FWD pulls off record tally at Bloomberg Businessweek Financial Institution Awards 2021 with 13 wins

Most awarded insurer for the fourth consecutive year HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 2 July 2021 – FWD Hong Kong (“FWD”) won 13 awards at the Bloomberg Businessweek Financial Institution Awards 2021, including eight Excellence Awards and five Outstanding Awards, a remarkable tally that makes it the most awarded insurer for the fourth consecutive year. FWD won 13 awards at the Bloomberg Businessweek Financial Institution […]

Tanoto Foundation Trains 800 Facilitators to Overcome Learning Loss

JAKARTA, INDONESIA – Media OutReach – 1 July 2021 – In preparation for the new school year which begins in July, Tanoto Foundation trained more than 800 facilitators to enhance the capabilities of school teachers and principals in accelerating the implementation of blended learning and mitigating learning loss in students. The course equips educators with the necessary knowledge and skills in conducting limited in-person lessons as well […]

NTT to create world’s largest connected stadium, generating a ‘digital twin’ of the Tour de France

The unique concept will bring together people, processes and technology over 3,400km ensuring the continuity and resilience of the race HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 29 June 2021 – NTT Ltd., the official technology partner to A.S.O., today announced it will create the world’s largest connected stadium, a concept unique to the Tour de France, generating a ‘digital twin’ of the event. Millions of data […]

Chubb appoints Mari Rachelle Canta as new Country President for the Philippines

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 29 June 2021 – Chubb announced today the appointment of Mari Rachelle [Cielo] Canta as the new Country President for the Philippines with effect from 1 July. She replaces incumbent, Peter van Ratingen who has been appointed to the role of Head of Consumer Lines for Australia and New Zealand. In her new role, Ms. Canta will oversee the operations and business […]

From Creating a Zero Hunger Future, To Reimagining Health and Wellbeing with AI

Students’ Unlimited Creativity Unveiled in ‘Master Code’ Award and Kick-off Ceremonies HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 28 June 2021 – Since 2016, Hong Kong Education City (EdCity) and Microsoft have co-organised the annual Master Code Competition. The award ceremony of ‘Master Code 2020: Create a Zero Hunger Future with AI’ was held on June 25. The organisers have also announced that the theme of ‘Master […]

Norwegian Cruise Line sets sail again in Hong Kong from 2022

Discover innovation with NCL: From rigorous health and safety protocols to thrilling onboard experiences and incredible itineraries, sailing from your doorstep HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 28 June 2021 – Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL), the innovator in cruise travel, is meticulously planning every detail of the future cruise experience as it prepares for its long-awaited global return to service in July. Once again, travellers are […]

HSBC pledges $5bn in lending for UAE firms to go global

DUBAI: HSBC is committing $5 billion of lending to support strong companies in the UAE seeking capital to fund global expansion. Incentives will be offered to businesses that meet the required

AMILI & NUHS Launch First-of-its-Kind and Free Gut Health Predictor

Measuring Asians’ Gut Health for a Better Tomorrow SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 25 June 2021 – AMILI (the “Company”), Southeast Asia’s first microbiome bank and largest microbiome reference library, partners National University Health System (“NUHS“) to launch the Gut Health Predictor (the “Predictor” or “GHP”) on World Microbiome Day 2021. The Gut Health Predictor is the first of its kind self-assessment in Southeast Asia. It provides […]

Forging a future with rather than against Iran

James M Dorsey The rise of hardline President-elect Ebrahim Raisi has prompted someanalysts to counterintuitively suggest that it could pave the way for reduced regional tensions and potential talks on a rejiggered Middle Eastern security architecture but getting from A to B is likely to prove easier said than done. Hopes that a hardline endorsement of a return to the 2015 international agreement that curbed Iran’s nuclear program will […]

Microsoft unveils Windows 11, a new user experience that brings you closer to what you love

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 25 June 2021 – Microsoft today introduced Windows 11, a new experience designed to bring users closer to the things and people they love. From intuitive design features that make multitasking a breeze to an all-new Microsoft Store that provides users with easy access to apps, games, and movies, the new Windows 11 is optimized for working, learning, and playing and delivering […]

SunMirror AG strengthens its Management Team with Simon Griffiths

Former Barrick Gold Chief Geochemist will join SunMirror 1st July 2021 ZUG, Switzerland – EQS Newswire – 24 June 2021 – SunMirror AG (“SunMirror”; XETRA Vienna: ROR1; ISIN CH0396131929), the mining and exploration firm specializing in raw materials such as gold, lithium and other metals and minerals, is strengthening its management team to include Simon Griffiths who will join the company on 1st July 2021. Simon Griffiths […]

Prime Day delivered the two biggest days ever for small businesses on Amazon.sg and big savings for Prime members

17,000 small businesses participated in Amazon.sg’s Prime Day this year Top categories that members shopped and saved on included PC, grocery and health & personal care, with best-selling items including SongHe Thai Fragrant Rice, Sukin Botanical Body Wash and Razer Basilisk x Hyperspeed Wireless Gaming Mouse More than 250 million items were purchased by Prime members worldwide SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 24 June 2021 – (NASDAQ: […]

Trend Micro Vision One Stops Threats Faster, Streamlines Operations and Cuts Costs

Customers have experienced 79% savings when consolidating vendors with an extended detection and response solution HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 23 June 2021 – Trend Micro Incorporated (TYO: 4704; TSE: 4704), a global cybersecurity leader, today announced new analyst research that reveals organizations using Trend Micro Vision One, its extended detection and response (XDR) solution, benefit from enhanced security effectiveness, business enablement and cost reduction. […]

72% of Asia Pacific Generation Zs, Millennials Aspire to Be Entrepreneurs – Herbalife Nutrition Survey

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 23 June 2021 – Premier global nutrition company, Herbalife Nutrition, unveiled findings from its 2021 Asia Pacific Young Entrepreneurs Survey today, which found that 72% of Generation Zs and Millennials in Asia Pacific aspire to have their own businesses. The survey showed that almost 9 out of 10 (87%) respondents believe that the best age to start a business is under 40 […]