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YesAsia to raise up to HK$131.7 million by offering 39,540,000 Shares at HK$3.00-HK$3.33 each

Strives to be the “go-to” E-commerce gateway for Asian products with customers worldwide HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 28 June 2021 – YesAsia Holdings Limited (“YesAsia” or the “Company“; together with subsidiaries, the “Group“; SEHK stock code: 2209), a Hong Kong-headquartered E-commerce platform operator engaging in the procurement and sale of Asian fashion and lifestyle, beauty and entertainment products to customers around the world, has […]

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 […]

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: […]

ME powers fight for next generation of Muslims

James M Dorsey Education is emerging as a major flashpoint in competing visions of a future Muslim world. Rival concepts being instilled in a next generation are likely to shape what amounts to a battle for the soul of Islam. Reports earlier this year published by the Israel-based Institute for Monitoring Peace and Cultural Tolerance in School Education (IMPACT-SE) chart the divergence in educational approaches. At one end of […]

Ahmadinejad abstains from Iran election, slams process

LONDON: Former Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said he will not vote in Friday’s election, and warned that the heavily restricted process will produce a government without domestic or

London Fashion Week: Reem Juan’s latest offering pays homage to

DUBAI: London Fashion Week is hoping to be back on track with the usual line-up of physical shows come September, but until then LFW’s “digital first” approach continued with another selection of

Biden’s Russian sanctions likely to achieve little

Prime Day 2021: Two Days of Epic Savings Starting June 21 with More than 2 Million Deals Globally

Prime Day 2021 returns to Singapore on June 21 and 22 and will feature more deals than any Prime Day before, from top brands including Lego, Instant Pot, Bose, JuJuBe, Braun and Chivas Regal and across categories like PC, Home & Kitchen, Electronics, Baby, Wine and Beauty. This year, Amazon is investing more than US$100 million to help small businesses around the world increase their sales and […]

GeTS wins 2021 Global Finance – The Innovators Award for Outstanding Innovation in Trade Finance

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 2 June 2021 – Global eTrade Services (GeTS) is proud to be recognised as one of the Outstanding Innovators in Trade Finance category for “Global Finance The Innovators 2021” annual selection program. In its ninth year, this unique program by Global Finance recognises organisations that consistently identify and innovate new ways and tools in finance. Award categories include Outstanding Innovations in Cash […]

Top 3 services to rotate PDF

 Among various services used nowadays to edit the popular Portable Document Format, the service to rotate PDF is critical. While organizing the pages of a document, the PDF rotator tool ensures the proper orientation of the document. With the advancement of modern-day technology, online methods of studying and documentation are gaining wide popularity. PDF documents have become an easy to access and comfortable format to manage documents […]

Score the New iPad Pro for $0 with M1’s Fully Personalised Bespoke Flexi Plan

Looking to buy the most advanced iPad Pro ever? M1 ensures that you can get it for an incredible price, with the new iPad Pro available on our Bespoke Flexi Plan for as low as $0. Head in-store or online to find out more.   SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 28 May 2021 – With the release of the new iPad Pro, Apple has once again changed […]

MTR Corporation and Kerry eCommerce Join Hands to Launch “Kerry Express @ MTR Shops” New Retail Solution

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 25 May 2021 – MTR Corporation (Stock Code 0066.HK) and Kerry Logistics Network Limited (‘Kerry Logistics Network’; Stock Code 0636.HK) are pleased to announce their collaboration in launching an online-to-offline (‘O2O’) new retail solution through their respective sub-brands, MTR Shops and Kerry eCommerce, to bring new retail experiences to consumers in Hong Kong. Jeny Yeung, Commercial Director of MTR Corporation […]

Embark on a gastronomic journey to Korea at 7-Eleven with an all-new Korean menu from 7-SELECT

A selection of new and improved Korean-inspired dishes is launching island-wide across 7-Eleven stores on 26 May, with ingredients directly sourced from Korea. Look out for crowd-pleasing favourites such as Kimchi Jiggae and Jajangmyeon as well as the debut of an original and exclusive fusion sandwich!   SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 25 May 2021 – Next stop on 7-Eleven‘s culinary tour around Asia is Korea – […]

Spicing it up with Cloud Comrade: Baba Products powers digital transformation efforts with successful migration to a cloud-based IT infrastructure

By building a secure, scalable and high-performance cloud-based IT infrastructure, Cloud Comrade equips BABA’S with a strong foundation to support future growth while delivering greater efficiencies, significant cost and time savings. SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 10 May 2021 – Malaysia’s leading manufacturer of spice powder, curry mixes and flour mixes, Baba Products (“BABA’S”) has taken another giant leap forward in its digital transformation with the successful […]

Over 150 new Rewards are now available on the yuu App. Redeem amazing Rewards for as little as 400 yuu Points and link your Hang Seng enJoy Card for 20% Points rebate!

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 6 May 2021 – A new selection of exclusive member Rewards from yuu, Hong Kong’s biggest Rewards Club, are coming your way! Over 150 brand-new Rewards are now up for grabs for as little as 400 Points on the yuu App covering a variety of categories including dining, grocery, beauty, household and lifestyle. Choose from a wide range of unmissable […]

Reckitt, Makers of Dettol, Partners with Hilton Hotels in Hong Kong for Hilton CleanStay Programme to Ensure Enhanced Levels of Hygiene for Guests

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 22 April 2021 – In its partnership with a hospitality group, Dettol maker, Reckitt (previously known as RB) has collaborated with Hilton, one of the world’s largest global hospitality companies, to deliver an industry-leading standard of cleanliness and disinfection to Hilton properties with its Hilton CleanStay programme globally. The programme, which continues its roll out in Hilton’s hotels in Hong […]

UK calls on Israel to ensure free Palestinian elections

LONDON: The British government has called on Israel to ensure free and fair Palestinian elections take place in the West Bank and Gaza Strip. “Palestinian voters want free, fair and inclusive

M1 Spearheads the ‘Be’ Campaign, Redefining the New Normal in Singapore with Fibre Broadband Plans & WFH Solutions

As Singapore’s first digital network operator, M1 has kept its promise to deliver an excellent network experience in Singapore. Prompted by the monumental shift to Work-from-Home models, its newly launched ‘Be’ campaign’s central message of ultimate flexibility and customisation offer customers hyper-personalised solutions.   SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 16 April 2021 – As the pandemic brings about a surge in Internet use and the adoption of […]

US announces sanctions against Moscow, expels 10 Russian diplomats

LONDON: US President Joe Biden announced new sanctions on Russia and the expulsion of 10 diplomats in retaliation for hacking and election interference. Developing

Agnei Iberico Stars in the Spanish Luxury Lamb Days in Hong Kong

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 9 April 2021 – The Spanish Interprofessional Sheep and Goat Meat Organization, through its European program “Luxury Lamb & Mutton. More than luxury meat” organises a culinary promotion campaign, from April 8th until the 22th in gourmet supermarkets and in the most prestigious restaurants in Hong Kong aiming to enhance the value of European lamb and conquer the most exquisite […]

Upgrade Your Gadgets with iShopChangi’s High-Tech Fair

Enjoy great discounts, vouchers and promotions on electronics available all day   Scoring the latest technology is made easier than ever with iShopChangi’s High-Tech Fair. Running from now until 11 April, there’s a myriad of great deals on personal and household electronics that’ll take your lifestyle to the next level. Browse the High-Tech Fair’s special deals, vouchers and promotions today. SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 5 April […]

UK-Singapore Bond Strengthens with launch of Tech Nation International Growth Programme

The inaugural Tech Nation International Growth programme is part of the UK Government Digital Trade Network 12 UK companies forms the first cohort to set up shop in Singapore SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 5 April 2021 – 12 UK tech scale-ups formally undertake the Tech Nation International Growth Programme in Singapore today. The programme, led by Tech Nation, the UK tech scale-up experts, is part of […]

Two dead as violence mars election in Indian battleground state

NANDIGRAM: Two people died as an Indian state notorious for political violence went to the polls Thursday with Prime Minister Narendra Modi battling to oust a bitter rival from power. Clashes were

Tanoto Foundation Contributed IDR157 Billion in Programs and Aid in 2020 to Improve Indonesia’s Human Capital Development Index: Annual Report

JAKARTA, INDONESIA – Media OutReach – 1 April 2021 – Tanoto Foundation, an independent family philanthropy organization founded by Sukanto Tanoto and Tinah Bingei Tanoto in 1981, contributed a total IDR157 Billion (US$11.1M) to support a diverse range of education and human capital development programs in 2020, an increase from 2019’s IDR155 billion (US$ 10.9M). This is detailed in the Tanoto Foundation Annual Report 2020, published today. […]