By James M Dorsey Russia hopes to blow new life into a proposal for a multilateral security architecture in the Gulf, with the tacit approval of the Biden administration. If successful, the initiative would help stabilise the region, cement regional efforts to reduce tensions, and potentially prevent war-wracked Yemen from emerging as an Afghanistan on the southern border of Saudi Arabia and the Gulf of Aden and at the […]
A few things we can blame on the previous occupant of the White House: 1) budget busting tax break for the richest in the country, 2) policy of separating children from parents at the border as a deterrent to seeking asylum — and then putting those kids in mass cages where many died and/or were sexually abused by the guards, 3) wasting taxpayer money on a stupid, […]
By James M Dorsey It has been a good week for United Arab Emirates Crown Prince Mohammed bin Zayed. Headline-grabbing, fast-paced moves reinforce the UAE’s position as a regional power. They highlight the UAE’s willingness to chart a course that increasingly competes with Saudi Arabia, the Gulf’s regional behemoth; is at times at odds with US policy; and scoffs at assertions of human rights abuse by activists […]
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 24 November 2021 – As Christmas is coming, Hong Kong Give Gift Boutique launches over a hundred Christmas hampers, cooperating with young Italian designer Giovanna S. to create stylish hampers with Italian architectural concepts that surpasses tradition. Christmas Style Gives Hampers Multiple Functions For festive atmosphere, GGB design team put Christmas dolls in hampers with decorated Christmas ribbon and […]
Celebrate Christmas with homegrown Singaporean brand Awfully Chocolate. Curate a thoughtful gift with Christmas gift hampers, gifts and Christmas cakes to show heartfelt appreciation to your business partners, staff and colleagues. Get your gifts delivered right to your recipients’ doorsteps with Awfully Chocolate’s Island wide delivery services. SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 23 November 2021 – It’s that time of year again! Organisations in Singapore looking for a special way to […]
Enjoy Amazon Singapore’s Black Friday deals from November 26 to 29, where shoppers can gain incredible savings and discounts across every category, including toys, baby, beauty, home, pc & electronics, groceries, and more. For the first time ever, Amazon Singapore is giving shoppers the opportunity to snag 26 pairs of flight tickets to Seattle – the city where it all began for Amazon! Customers can get a […]
PHNOM PENH, CAMBODIA – Media OutReach – 17 November 2021 – Prince Holding Group (“Prince Group“), one of Cambodia’s largest and fastest growing conglomerates, has been recognized as the Gold Winner of “Best Country Awards for Overall CSR Excellence, Best in Cambodia” at The Global CSR Awards 2021, now in its 13th year. Prince Group was selected among some of the best companies from Asia, United Arab Emirates and Europe. […]
SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 12 November 2021 – Funlah recently revealed its latest addition to its comprehensive balloon services by bringing in personalised hand-painted helium balloons. Customers can choose from a wide variety of colour choices and patterns to shape the balloons for the desired occasion. The new hand-painted balloon service allows customers to add a touch of personalisation by choosing up to six colours for […]
Incomlend Capital aims to raise and manage US$500 million for the Incomlend ESG Invoice Financing Programme SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 3 Novemver 2021 – Incomlend Capital, an Incomlend Group company, has received the Capital Markets Services (CMS) licence from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) to conduct fund management activities. The CMS license allows the company to set up and manage funds and collective investment schemes. Incomlend Capital now […]
Get on board the biggest sale of the year at iShopChangi, with amazing flash vouchers and partner deals that will help you save a ton. Running from now till 14 November 2021, stack sitewide vouchers on top of both shop vouchers and brand deals to get up to 70% off! SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 3 November 2021 – There’s no better time to head online and […]
SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 1 November 2021 – Pearl FALCO today announced the launch of yet another exciting collection this holiday season with a glamorous and luminescent selection of pieces that are reminiscent of the brand’s commitment to celebrations and festivities while being enveloped in familial love. Titled ‘A Little Merry, a Little Bright‘, the Holiday 2021 Collection depicts the beauty of Akoya pearls and is bound to have you […]
Exploring global dining experiences while staying local with about 300 selected restaurants with up to 30% off discount HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 28 October 2021 – Even your travel plan is still grounded, there is no way to stop you from exploring the world through your palate! From 1st to 30th of November, Travel by Palate, a citywide restaurants fanfare programme of the 2021 Hong Kong Wine & […]
HONG KONG / SINGAPORE / KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach – 27 October 2021 – Belkin, a global consumer electronics leader, today announces a collaboration with a famous Singer-songwriter, Victor Wong「Pin Guan」. With his classically trained background in music and more than 25 years of being in the music and acting industry, Victor Wong「Pin Guan」 is meticulous and highly discerning about sound quality and having sound true to life. […]
The most stylish women in the world know that having a closet filled with pieces that look better the more you wear them is key to always looking chic and put-together. From designer shoes to black blazers, striped T-shirts and turtleneck sweaters, there is something to be said for these pieces that stand the test of time. To learn more, read on for the eight timeless pieces […]
Historically, a retreat referred to the military strategy of pulling away or moving back from the enemy due to an impending defeat or to gain a different advantage. In contemporary times, the word retreat has come to mean many other things. One thing remains true, however. Retreat means withdrawal. And well-being retreats pertain to the strategic departure from one’s routine for one’s personal well-being. What Is a […]
By James M. Dorsey The times they are a changin’. Iranian leaders may not be Bob Dylan fans, but his words are likely to resonate as they contemplate their next steps in Iraq, Iraqi Kurdistan, Lebanon, and Azerbaijan. The same is true for Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. The president’s shine as a fierce defender of Muslim causes, except for when there is an economic price tag […]
In this new digital-first F&B format in Asia, foodpanda will roll out Rebel Foods’ flagship brands and new jointly-created offerings in more than 2,000 outlets within Asia through an initial five-year partnership, starting in six markets Rebel Foods will extend its culinary expertise, efficient SOPs and food tech innovations to F&B outlets in Asia through foodpanda, Asia’s largest food delivery platform outside of China With a Brands-as-a-Service […]
By James M. Dorsey “It’s the economy, stupid.” That is the message of a just-published survey of Iranian public opinion. However, the substance of the message differs for newly elected hardline Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and the Biden administration as Mr. Raisi toughens his negotiating position and the United States grapples with alternative ways of curbing the Islamic republic’s nuclear programme should the parties fail to agree on terms […]
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 15 October 2021 – Today, IX Asia Indexes Company Limited announced the 3rd quarter review of the ixCrypto Index (“IXCI”). This is the first crypto benchmark index launched in Hong Kong. According to the Constituents Enhancement Rule, there are two constituents’ additions and deletions. The number of the constituent cryptos will stay at 11 after the changes. The changes are as […]
James M Dorsey Gulf states are in a pickle. They fear that the emerging parameters of a reconfigured US commitment to security in the Middle East threaten to upend a more-than-a-century-old pillar of regional security and leave them with no good alternatives. The shaky pillar is the Gulf monarchies’ reliance on a powerful external ally that, in the words of Middle East scholar Roby C. Barrett, “shares the […]
Toast to iShopChangi’s 8th birthday by making the most of weekly flash vouchers, stackable brand deals, 10.10 exclusive discounts, and a special promotion for DBS/POSB cardmembers. Running until October 20, 2021, this is your chance to save even more on fine wines & spirits, the latest electronics, beauty products and so much more. SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 8 October 2021 – For iShopChangi’s 8th birthday bash, we’re inviting everyone […]
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 7 October 2021 – Reckitt Taiwan is crowned the ‘Best Companies to Work for in Asia 2021’ award by HR Asia, an authoritative regional publisher in HR industry. This reputable award recognizes Reckitt Taiwan’s outstanding performance under the challenge of the COVID-19 epidemic in terms of working environment, employee care, talent cultivation and development strategies. “We are honored to be named the winner […]
Traditional restaurants adopting the brands can see their delivery revenues grow 2-4x SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 6 October 2021 – According to Momentum Asia[1], Singapore’s food delivery market has charted US$2.4 billion in gross merchandise value in 2020 and the global cloud kitchen industry is expected to reach USD 1 Trn by 2030. According to Euromonitor, the exponential growth was accelerated by the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. […]
Matein Khalid Brazil stock market performance unfortunately vindicates General Charles de Gaulle’s morose prediction “Brazil is a country of the future and always will be”. In my Wall Street salad days, we were neurologically programmed to buy Brazilian equities when crude oil/soft commodities price boomed, when the global economic growth was in acceleration mode and when a right wing pro-Uncle Sam President with close ties to the […]
