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Amazon Singapore Launches Holiday Shopping Season with Holiday Gift Guides, Early Deals and More

Tis the season for early holiday savings with discounts and thousands of deals from brands including Laneige, LEGO, Skip Hop, Star Wars and more For every order above S$50 spent on items purchased from the Children’s Wishing Well’s Gift Guides, Amazon.sg will pledge a donation of S$5 to nonprofit organization Children’s Wishing Well to support underprivileged children this holiday season*  SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 6 November 2020 – (NASDAQ:AMZN) – Customers […]

Logicalis Asia Enhances Digital Transformation Capabilities with The Acquisition of iZeno

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 6 November 2020 – Logicalis Asia, part of the Logicalis Group, a leading international IT solutions and managed services provider, has acquired a majority stake in iZeno, a company specialising in digital transformation, application modernisation, DevOps, customer experience and hybrid cloud solutions.    Headquartered in Singapore with additional operations in Malaysia, Indonesia, and Thailand, iZeno holds a leading presence in the region. With its team of 85+ […]

Ohmyhome’s Exclusive Cross-Border Property Transaction Solution Adds Listings in Philippines

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 3 November 2020 – Following its successful launch in the Philippines, the unique one-stop proptech solution to property needs in Southeast Asia, Ohmyhome, today announced the expansion of its cross-border property transaction capabilities to the archipelago, allowing buyers and investors from Singapore, Malaysia, and the Philippines to easily conduct property deals in these three countries.   Bridging the real estate literacy gap, Ohmyhome offers an […]

DEWA invests AED 86 billion in energy sector over the next 5 years

The Global Renewables Outlook: Energy Transformation 2050 report issued by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) in April 2020 indicated that the transition to renewables, efficiency and electrification could drive overall socio-economic development, supported by comprehensive policies to cut carbon emissions. The use of Hydrogen and synthetic fuels, direct electrification, advanced biofuels and carbon management will be crucial ways to cut CO2 emissions beyond 2050, along with […]

Dubai Startup Hub launches programme to fast track growth of scale-ups

Dubai Startup Hub, an initiative of Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry, has announced the launch of the Scale-Up Dubai programme, an extension of Market Access, which provides in-depth knowledge, guidance and tailored support to fast-growing startups, or scale-ups, as they look to take their businesses to the next level and expand beyond borders.   Joining the pilot programme are scale-ups that have already developed viable businesses […]

The 10th Citi-HKCSS Community Intern Program Cultivates Corporate Social Responsibility in Future Leaders

76 Business University Students Completed the Internships in 40 local NGOs   HONG KONG, CHINA – Media OutReach – 1 November 2020 – The 2020 Citi-Hong Kong Council of Social Service (HKCSS) Community Intern Program (CIP) came to a successful completion. In its 10th year running, the success of this year’s program also marks a significant milestone in this cross-sector partnership. The Recognition Ceremony was held recently to pay […]

DFA Awards 2020 Winners Announcement: 3 Design Trendsetters, 16 Young Designers and 197 Outstanding Projects Honoured for Design Excellence

HONG KONG, CHINA – Media OutReach – 30 October 2020 – DFA Awards 2020 is pleased to announce its recipients for the year of 2020. Three design trendsetters have been recognised under the three individual awards, namely the DFA Lifetime Achievement Award (DFA LAA), the DFA Design Leadership Award (DFA DLA), and the DFA World’s Outstanding Chinese Designer (DFA WOCD). In addition, 197 design projects have been recognised under the […]

DFA Awards 2020 Winners Announcement: 3 Design Trendsetters, 16 Young Designers and 197 Outstanding Projects Honoured for Design Excellence

HONG KONG, CHINA – Media OutReach – 30 October 2020 – DFA Awards 2020 is pleased to announce its recipients for the year of 2020. Three design trendsetters have been recognised under the three individual awards, namely the DFA Lifetime Achievement Award (DFA LAA), the DFA Design Leadership Award (DFA DLA), and the DFA World’s Outstanding Chinese Designer (DFA WOCD). In addition, 197 design projects have been recognised under the DFA […]

Fujitsu Unveils Ultralight, Secured and Full-Featured LIFEBOOK U9311 Business Notebook　Redefine Lightweight Business Ultraportable

Fujitsu unveils the ultra-mobile business notebook LIFEBOOK U9311, the ultralight LIFEBOOK that weighs from approximately 756 g, it offers convenient mobility and superior security with the super-lightweight form factor.   HONG KONG, CHINA – Media OutReach – 30 October 2020 – Fujitsu introduces LIFEBOOK U9311 – the featherweight, powerful and enhanced version of its ultra-mobile premium commercial notebook designed for business professionals. The ultraportable, fully featured business notebook is on […]

John Keells Logistics optimizes operations visibility with Infor

Sri Lankan logistics giant automates its logistics value chain with Infor WMS & Infor Birst, improving productivity   SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 30 October 2020 – Infor, a global leader in business cloud software specialized by industry, announced today that Sri Lankan logistics giant John Keells Logistics will leverage Infor Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and Infor Birst to digitize and optimize its logistics value chain, enhancing […]

Europe tried a scalpel on the second wave. Now it’s going back to the sledgehammer

When the second wave of Covid-19 pandemic started to emerge over the summer, Europe’s leaders pulled out out the scalpel, launching local lockdowns in an attempt to squash the outbreak before it gets out of countrol. It didn’t work. Now they’re bringing back the sledgehammer.

Comba’s Open Radio Solutions Driving Open RAN Evolution

Frontrunning Open RAN Radio Units in preparation for TIP-incubated global trials   HONG KONG, CHINA – Media OutReach – 29 October 2020 – Comba Telecom Systems Holdings Limited (“Comba Telecom” or “the Group”, SEHK stock code: 2342), a global leading solutions and services provider of wireless and information communications systems, announced that it has started numerous Open RAN technology validation and trials with leading operators in Europe, MENA, APAC, Australia and […]

XSD Partners with NEFIN to Power Up Its Plant with Solar Energy in Malaysia

HONG KONG, CHINA – Media OutReach – 27 October 2020 – Integrated papermaking specialist, XSD International Paper Sdn Bhd (“XSD”) announced that it has entered into a power purchase agreement (“PPA”) with NEFIN Group (“NEFIN”). The PPA was signed at a signing ceremony held at NEFIN’s office at Penang where XSD was represented by its President, Ms. Joyce Shi ChenYe (施晨燁), NEFIN was represented by its Special Executive to the Chairman, […]

Microsoft to Establish Its First Datacenter Region in Taiwan as A Part of Its “Reimagine Taiwan” Initiative

Microsoft will accelerate digital transformation and innovation in Taiwan through access to secure enterprise cloud services, expansion of Taiwan’s Azure engineering group and local talent development for over 200,000 people   TAIPEI, TAIWAN – Media OutReach – 27 October 2020 – Microsoft Corp. today announced another major milestone in its “Reimagine Taiwan” initiative, including plans to establish its first cloud datacenter region in Taiwan and a significant investment in […]

Masan High-Tech Materials to forge a strategic alliance with Mitsubishi Materials: MMC to invest US$90 million for a 10% stake in MHT

HO CHI MINH CITY, VIET NAM –  Media OutReach – 26 October 2020 –  Masan High-Tech Materials Corporation (“MHT” or the “Company”) signed definitive agreements to establish a strategic alliance in the tungsten industry with Mitsubishi Materials Corporation (“MMC”) with the objective of developing a leading, high-tech tungsten materials platform. Modern plant line of Masan High-Tech Materials in Vietnam As part of the strategic alliance, MMC will buy 109,915,542 newly […]

Best Physics Tuition Centre Looks Towards Digitised Learning

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 26 October 2020 – Best Physics Tuition Centre is revealing its plans to develop an IT learning platform by tapping on the government-funded Enterprise Development Grant (EDG). This project is in the works, along with the digitalisation of services to take learning online.   As an education centre, Best Physics Tuition Centre is focused on providing students with Integrated Programme (IP), GCE A level and GCE […]

Those in Upper Management Are Least Likely to Learn Online; Upskilling Should Be Led from the Top, Says NTUC LearningHub

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 23 October 2020 – Out of a majority of Singaporeans who learn online, it has been uncovered that those who are senior leaders of their organisations are the least likely to upskill or reskill virtually, compared to individuals in different career stages[1]. This was one of the key findings in NTUC LearningHub‘s recent How Singaporeans Learn report. The survey, which was conducted online in […]

From the archives: Reaching the masses

July 1949 From “Bridges of Knowledge”:  If you were assigned the job of accompanying Aristotle on a fortnight’s visit to our national Capitol, perhaps you would find that the thing that would astonish him the most about us Americans is that only half of us who were eligible to vote, took the trouble to vote…

The New Note 8 – Infinix Unveils An All-Rounder for Success

NAIROBI, KENYA – Media OutReach – 22 October 2020 – The new Note 8 was unveiled yesterday and it exudes sleekness and power. The premium online-driven smartphone brand, Infinix, has once again outdone themselves with an excellent all-round smartphone model that is targeted at the mid-to-high end market segment. The new Note 8’s high performance will make it one to watch and for others to envy. The brand’s new […]

Healthcare Professionals Top Credibility Score in APAC: Herbalife Nutrition Survey

Close to 75% APAC consumers consider healthcare professionals as the most credible source of providing nutrition advice HONG KONG, CHINA – Media OutReach – 22 October 2020 – Premier global nutrition company, Herbalife Nutrition, has released the second part of its Asia Pacific Nutrition Myths Survey 2020, revealing that healthcare professionals are the most trusted source of nutrition information providers amidst consumers who rely on such advice to achieve desired health outcomes. […]

Donald Trump says Sudan will be removed from terrorism list

WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump on Monday said Sudan will be removed from the US list of state sponsors of terrorism if it follows through on its pledge to pay $335 million to American terror

CORRECTING and REPLACING: Singapore FinTech Company, STACS, Co-Develops Blockchain Platform with EFG Bank

Project awarded the Financial Sector Technology & Innovation (FSTI) Proof of Concept Grant by MAS   CORRECTION by Hashstacs – The 6th paragraph in the previous version has been deleted – The sub headline and the designation of the EFG Bank have been changed   The corrected release reads:   SINGAPORE / HONG KONG, CHINA – Media OutReach – 19 October 2020 – Hashstacs Pte Ltd (also known as […]

Ngee Ann Polytechnic, Republic Polytechnic and NTUC LearningHub Announce Collaboration to Expand Singapore’s Healthcare Competencies Through SGUnited Skills Programme

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 15 October 2020 – The Healthcare Academy — a collaboration by NTUC LearningHub (NTUC LHUB), Healthcare Services Employees’ Union (HSEU) and NTUC’s Employability and Employment Institute (e2i) — today announced partnerships with Ngee Ann Polytechnic and Republic Polytechnic to leverage the expertise of each institution to enhance the quality of training and expand the nation’s healthcare and community care competencies. These competencies will directly address skills […]

DHL Express recognized as one of the best workplaces in the world by Great Place to Work®

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 15 October 2020 – DHL Express, the world’s leading international express service provider, has been recognized as the second best place to work of all examined companies around the world. In its 2020 employer ranking Great Place to Work® and FORTUNE recognized the extensive investments and implementations of various initiatives to create a positive, motivating and appreciative working atmosphere in more than 220 countries and territories. […]