HONG KONG, CHINA – Media OutReach – 21th July 2020 – With the dawn of the Artificial Intelligence (AI) era upon the world, the usual playbook of continuous shrinking and packing more and more transistors into chipsets will become unsustainable. New chip architecture, materials and manufacturing processes will be needed, in order to meet the requirements and realize the potential of the AI-enabled world. IBM Research has been at […]
By Matein Khalid Last week witnessed a feeding frenzy from the crème de la crème of Wall Street’s smart money (and some Dubai’s smart money LOL!) to be part of the private market financing of Reliance Jio, the emerging supernova of India’s digital ecosystem. After having spent $50 billion in building a scalable, state of the art wireless network, Mukesh Ambani realized that he needed strategic investors […]
With the same iconic look, a larger 44mm size, and new features. SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 20 July 2020 – Bigger and better at 44mm The original Promaster NY004 diving watch that was released in 1989 was the basis for the new generation of Citizen Asia Limited Promaster NY008 series watches that were released since 2018. These two collections, with the first in 2018 coming mainly […]
NAIROBI, KENYA – Media OutReach – 19 July 2020 – Syinix Electronics launched its first Android TV in Kenya on the 15th of July 2020. The launch was hosted by Size 8 Reborn on NTV and Startimes Zoon Kenya with a live launch promotion which was held simultaneously. This live promotion will continue to run from 15th July 2020 to 21st July 2020 at the 10:30 pm time slot. The Syinix […]
Knowledge of rare diseases among healthcare professionals is lacking: o 34% do not know if there is a definition for rare diseases o 35% do not know if there is a national rare disease policy 14% of healthcare professionals report never encountering a rare disease patient Better coordination between disciplines and across borders is needed to ensure every rare disease patient receives the best care available […]
SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 15 July 2020 – Leading Software-Defined Enterprise Content Delivery Network (SD ECDN) provider Kollective Technology today announced that it was selected by Microsoft Corp. (Nasdaq: MSFT) to demonstrate the scalability of Microsoft Teams for live events at Microsoft Experience and Technology Centers worldwide. Designed to create comprehensive and immersive technology experiences for Microsoft customers looking to adopt innovations that accelerate their Digital Transformation initiatives, […]
New version of its blockchain platform supports demand generation, sustainability and compliance for manufacturers and jewellery retailers, also announces its new bridge funding through the UK government’s Future Fund and Tencent. LONDON, UK – Media OutReach – 15 July 2020 – As the diamond industry adapts to the disruption of the COVID-19 pandemic, Everledger has launched of a new version of the Everledger Platform, with additional features that match […]
The Saudi Stock Exchange (Tadawul) announced that the launch of exchange-traded derivatives will be on 30 August 2020. The first exchange-traded derivatives product is an index futures contract, the Saudi Futures 30 (SF30). This contract is based on the MSCI Tadawul 30 Index (MT30). The launch of the Derivatives Market aims to further support the growth of the Saudi capital market by creating new opportunities for investors, […]
HONG KONG, CHINA – Media OutReach – 14 July 2020 – Lane Crawford, Greater China’s leading iconic luxury department store, is on the look out for emerging talent to be part of The Makers Movement — the ninth chapter in their Creative Call Out series. The Creative Call Out series was launched by Lane Crawford in 2015 with a commitment to seek out and support the talent of tomorrow […]
HONG KONG, CHINA – Media OutReach – 13 July 2020 – Trend Micro Incorporated (TYO: 4704; TSE: 4704), the global leader in cloud security, released survey results that show how remote workers address cybersecurity. Nearly three quarters (72%) of remote workers say they are more conscious of their organisation’s cybersecurity policies since lockdown began, but many are breaking the rules anyway due to limited understanding or resource constraints. Trend […]
Citing the pandemic as the primary factor behind the MASSIVE reductions and staff layoffs, Emirates airline has announced that it will cut off 9,000 more jobs as a result of the COVID-19 global crisis. Prior to the coronavirus pandemic, Emirates had a total workforce of 60,000 which the Dubai state-owned airline is planning to shrink by 15-20%. These drastic measures are being taken as the world’s largest long-haul carrier struggles […]
HANOI, VIETNAM – Media OutReach – July 11, 2020 – On July 10, 2020, VinGroup fulfilled its obligations to deliver ventilators to Singapore, Russia and Ukraine. This included invasive ventilators called Vsmart VFS-510 that VinGroup produced for non-profit purpose to aid COVID-19 treatment in many countries. Thanks to the countries’ embassies to Vietnam, Vingroup initially gave 500 VFS-510 ventilators to Russia and 300 VFS-510 devices to Ukraine. Now a […]
Functional and sustainable winning entries of the year celebrated virtually with Nippon Paint SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 11 July 2020 – Following the 13th instalment of the Asia Young Designer Awards (AYDA), Nippon Paint has crowned Lin Honghan, from China and Greta Elsa Nurtjahja, from Indonesia the grand title of being the Asia Young Designers of the Year 2019/2020, beating other participants across 15 geographical locations, in […]
Customer-Centricity Becoming More Important in Times of Adversity HONG KONG, CHINA – Media OutReach – 9 July 2020 – Creating a seamless, consistent customer experience across physical & digital space is more important than ever as online shopping prevails. Recognising local organisations which demonstrate excellence in consumer care, the 9thGS1 Hong Kong’s “Consumer Caring Scheme” awarded 93 local enterprises for delivering their service promise. A total of 46 […]
Building on the success of its portfolio of Indian Rupee (INR) product suite, the Dubai Gold & Commodities Exchange (DGCX) will be launching a Weekly INR-US Dollar (USD) Futures Contract. The new contract will go live on Friday, 10th July 2020. The DGCX’s INR product suite includes its flagship Monthly INR Futures, INR Options, INR Quanto Futures, and Mini INR Futures Contracts. The new Weekly INR Futures Contract […]
SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 9 July 2020 – Microsoft today announced a set of new features in Microsoft Teams that make virtual interactions more organic and engaging, supporting the global shift into a more hybrid model of work, learning and life. With the new Microsoft Teams features, users can enjoy greater connectivity, reduced meeting fatigue and more inclusive meetings, all while saving time. These features — including […]
388,570 sqm state-of-the-art distribution centre in Japan’s Greater Osaka to set new standards for modern logistics properties HONG KONG, CHINA – Media OutReach – 8 July 2020 – ESR Cayman Limited (“ESR” or the “Group”; SEHK Stock Code: 1821), the largest APAC focused logistics real estate platform, today announced the completion of ESR Amagasaki Distribution Centre (“ESR Amagasaki DC”) in Greater Osaka which, with a GFA of 388,570 sqm […]
Cross-Sector Endeavour Continues to Cultivate Corporate Social Responsibility HONG KONG, CHINA – Media OutReach – 6 July 2020 – Citigroup Inc. (NYSE: C) – The Citi-HKCSS Community Intern Program (CIP) is celebrating its 10th year of providing internship opportunities for local university business students at local non-profit organizations (NGOs). Since its launch in 2010, nearly 700 interns have been nurtured through the program. Co-organized by Citi and the Hong Kong […]
SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 6 July 2020 – Union Bank of the Philippines (UnionBank) recently hosted a digital fireside chat on “Transformational Regulatory Change to Accelerate Innovation” with the Philippine Central Bank Governor Dr. Benjamin Diokno and Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) Chief FinTech Officer Sopnendu Mohanty, moderated by UnionBank Vice-Chairman Dr. Justo A. Ortiz. The special hour-long discussion touched on various topics including open banking, the National ID […]
New line-up will captivate users with its premium design, sophisticated picture quality, AI-powered innovation and immersive sound experience Samsung Q950TS QLED 8K TV SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 25 June 2020 – Samsung Electronics Singapore unveiled its 2020 TV line-up today, featuring its next-generation QLED 8K TVs, expanded QLED, Crystal UHD TV ranges, as well as an all-new soundbar line-up. With artificial intelligence (AI)-based innovations powering a more […]
First-ever “LEGO® TechnicTM – STEM A.I. concept store” presents an integrated online x offline retail concept on top of promoting STEM education HONG KONG, CHINA – Media OutReach – 26 June 2020 – Online shopping is fast becoming a dominant global trend. As a company committed to promoting innovation and providing its customers with a top-quality shopping experience, Sino Group is pioneering an integrated online x offline retail concept […]
HONG KONG, CHINA – Media OutReach – 26 June 2020 – If you have ever been called a “jack-of-all-trades,” you can rest assured the phrase “master of none” isn’t far behind. At the very least, it is often implied. But how relevant is this old saying in today’s business world? Unless you are a jack-of-all-trades who works in an organisation that values your broader skill sets, you may feel […]
After years of close cooperation with the international gaming community, AOC is now the top gaming-monitor brand globally SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 24 June 2020 – For more than 80 years, AOC, a global leader in display technology, has designed and created an award-winning array of top-performing monitors for millions of loyal customers in over 120 countries. These customers include a large AOC fan base within the fast-growing […]
SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 24 June 2020 – IASG provides foreigners with accurate advisory and effective immigration solutions in light of the travel and job restrictions implemented to manage the pandemic. IASG launches a campaign to help foreigners attain PR or attain Singapore Citizen despite the current pandemic. Handling complexities inherent in applications, IASG adopts a personalised and solutions-driven approach for each case. Despite the Circuit Breaker restrictions, IASG remains […]
