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Cityneon Holdings and Warner Bros. Themed Entertainment Partner To Bring Unique Immersive Themed Art Experiences inspired by DC and the Wizarding World

Themed art experiences expected to open in 2023 will showcase the fan-favorite franchises in ways never seen, heard, or felt before SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 16 December 2021 – Cityneon Holdings is thrilled to announce an exciting partnership with Warner Bros. Themed Entertainment to produce two brand-new, unique global touring themed art experiences inspired by DC and the Wizarding World, slated to launch in 2023.   Audiences around the […]

Cityneon Expands its Presence in Middle East at Qatar Free Zones, Enhancing the Region’s Entertainment Technology Industry

New facility in Ras Bufontas Free Zone will cater to growing entertainment technology markets in the EMEA region Facility to include an international experience and entertainment technology centre, innovation lab and a large-scale production workshop DOHA, QATAR – Media OutReach – 13 December 2021 – Cityneon Holdings, a global entertainment company based in Singapore that specializes in unique, immersive, and large-scale experiences, signed in Doha a strategic partnership agreement […]

SEEDS Capital and Real Tech Fund Participate in AI startup, Sentient.io, in its Series B1 Investment Round

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 1 December 2021 – Singapore-based AI startup, Sentient.io, announced today that SEEDS Capital, the investment arm of Enterprise Singapore, has invested in its Series B1 funding round following co-investor, Real Tech Fund.  The new funds raised will be used for scaling the platform and business expansion into Asia Pacific markets, especially to fulfil the surging demand for Digital Transformation from local and Japanese corporations.   Sentient.io […]

Sleek raises $14M in Series A funding led by White Star Capital and Jungle Ventures

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 16 November 2021 – Sleek, a leading platform providing incorporation and accounting services for SMEs and entrepreneurs, has announced a $14M in Series A funding led by White Star Capital and Jungle Ventures. This brings the total capital raised by the company to $24M. Sleek will use the fresh funds to bolster tech and product development, hiring, and expand presence in existing markets and enter […]

Contribution of Foreign Nationals to the U.S. Economy

The population size and diversity of immigrants in the United States has increased over the years. In 2018, it was reported that immigrants living in the U.S. accounted for 13.7% of the U.S. population. In the last few years there has been an increased focus on immigration, particularly looking at whether foreign nationals burden or strengthen the country’s economy. This highlighted interest in immigrants and their contribution […]

Qupital Secures US$150 Million Round to Accelerate Global Expansion and B2B “Buy Now, Pay Later” Product

Asia’s leading e-commerce financing platform launches merchant financing securitization facility with Citi, first deal of its kind in Asia HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 9 November 2021 – Asia’s leading financial technology platform Qupital today announced it has raised US$150 million in a combination of Series B equity funding and a receivables-backed securitization facility. The equity funding will reinforce Qupital’s ambitions to scale its cross-border e-commerce lending […]

Cisco and NUS launch S$54 million Corporate Laboratory to boost innovation and research and accelerate Singapore’s digital economy

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 5 November 2021 – Global technology leader Cisco and National University of Singapore (NUS) today launched a Corporate Laboratory to boost innovation and research in key technology areas. Established with an investment of S$54 million over five years, the Cisco-NUS Accelerated Digital Economy Corporate Laboratory is supported by National Research Foundation, Singapore (NRF Singapore).   Launch of the Cisco-NUS Accelerated Digital Economy Corporate Laboratory on […]

Prince Group Employee Wins 1st Place in Cambodia’s ASEAN Chairmanship 2022 Logo Design Competition

Winning entry is the official logo of Cambodia’s ASEAN Chairmanship PHNOM PENH, CAMBODIA – Media OutReach – 2 November 2021 – Prince Holding Group (“Prince Group”), one of Cambodia’s largest and fastest-growing conglomerates, is proud that Ms. Chutth Chenda, a Cambodian employee of Prince Real Estate, secured 1st place in the Cambodia ASEAN Chairmanship logo design competition organized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (“MFAIC”). Chenda was one […]

Xlife Sciences AG is elected as Innovation Partner for Saudi Arabia

ZÜRICH, SWITZERLAND – EQS Newswire – 26 October 2021 – Xlife Sciences AG has signed a strategic partnership with the development organization Peace City World as part of the Vision 2030 future program. Peace City World is the official developer of four Smart Cities in Saudi Arabia and Tunisia as well as part of Vision 2030. The program was launched by the Saudi Crown Prince in 2016 […]

Gunung Raja Paksi’s Kimin Tanoto Collaborates With Institut Pertanian Bogor To Strengthen ESG Efforts

One of Southeast Asia’s largest steel companies aims to give back to local community by supporting academic research and action on the green economy JAKARTA, INDONESIA – Media OutReach – 15 October 2021 – Gunung Raja Paksi (GRP), one of Southeast Asia’s largest privately-owned vertically integrated steel companies, today announces its collaboration with the Institut Pertanian Bogor (IPB University) in an effort to strengthen the education institution’s environmental, social, […]

Malaysian traders share their success stories inspired by OctaFX

KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach – 1 October 2021 – Global broker OctaFX released the final episode of their YouTube interview project ‘Honest Stories of Success’. The interviews showcased the success stories of Malaysia’s prominent people as they actually happen, unfiltered. However, the project had more to it than famous people revealing the ups and downs of their career journeys. It provoked a unique dialogue between Malaysian traders who […]

Bangalore International Airport Limited Appoints Plaza Premium Group to Reinvent Passenger Services

Enhancing 22 services from customer experience to technology innovation HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 7 September 2021 – Plaza Premium Group (PPG), the global award-winning airport hospitality services provider, has been appointed by Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL) to manage Passenger Services at the Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru (KIAB/BLR Airport). This is in line with BIAL’s vision to provide delightful travel experiences at BLR Airport.   Bangalore International […]

Taliban perpetuate failed governance paradigm

James M Dorsey The Taliban takeover of Afghanistan perpetuates a paradigm of failed governance in the Muslim world based on a centuries-old alliance between Islamic scholars and the state that, according to scholar Ahmet T Kuru, explains underdevelopment in many Muslim-majority states and authoritarianism in most. The takeover also highlights that, in a twist of irony,  a majority of competitors for Muslim religious soft power, leadership of […]

Prince Group Chairman Neak Oknha Chen Zhi Wins Entrepreneur of the Year – Conglomerates at 2021 International Business Awards

2021 IBA received more than 3,800 entries from organizations in 63 nations as leaders of conglomerates tasked with need to tackle diverse social problems PHNOM PENH, CAMBODIA – Media OutReach – 20 August 2021 – Prince Holding Group (“Prince Group”), one of Cambodia’s largest and fastest growing conglomerates, is proud to announce that Neak Oknha Chen Zhi (“陈志公爵”), Chairman of Prince Group, has been recognized as Entrepreneur of the Year – […]

JWA Dubai launches inaugural call for entries

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 16 August 2021 – The Jewellery World Awards (JWA), a prestigious and well respected event for the international jewellery and gemstone industry, launches JWA Dubai, its regional edition that recognises the growing importance of the trade in the Middle East. The awards ceremony will be part of JGT Dubai (Jewellery Gem Technology Dubai), a joint premium exhibition by Informa Markets Jewellery […]

“SCOPES Driven by Porsche” Unites Creative Trailblazers Across Southeast Asia in First-Ever Virtual Edition

Enabled by the sports car manufacturer’s hallmark brand values, the virtual festival is set to catalyse and accelerate positive change Porsche Asia Pacific is presenting “SCOPES driven by Porsche” to curate and provide a creative platform inspired by values that are an essential part of the Porsche brand DNA, and at the same time reflective of the Asian zeitgeist From 1 August 2021, the first virtual edition […]

2021 Deloitte Hong Kong Technology Fast 20 & Rising Star Program open for applications

Rekindling Hong Kong’s economic growth through innovation HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 30 July 2021 – The 2021 Deloitte Hong Kong Technology Fast 20 & Rising Star program (Deloitte Hong Kong Tech Fast Program) is open for applications.   This year, Deloitte is pleased to join forces with Strategic Partners Hong Kong Cyberport (Cyberport), Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) and Alibaba Entrepreneurs […]

14 Cisco women named as finalists at the Channel Asia Women in ICT Awards

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 28 July 2021 – Cisco is proud to announce that 14 Cisco women have been listed as finalists of the new-look Women in ICT Awards (WIICTA). The WIICTA awards housed a record-breaking number of submissions this year, in what will be the largest celebration of female excellence within the technology channel across Southeast Asia.   Representing the entire ASEAN ICT industry ecosystem, 160 finalists (150 […]

Tang Palace Join Hands with Green Monday Presenting Artfully Curated Plant-based Meat Dishes across East China

Which Are Kind to the Body and the Planet SHANGHAI, CHINA – Media OutReach – 26 July 2021 – As green diets takes the world by storm, plant-based meat is on the rise. With consumers’ growing desire for higher living standards, health and a low-carbon lifestyle, Green Monday collaborates with Tang Palace, introducing a green menu featuring OmniPork and some of the world’s bestselling plant-based meats. Comparable to real meat in […]

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 […]

SAP Southeast Asia Announces Winners for the Inaugural SAP Best Run Awards 2021

Leading organisations such as Changi Airport Group, Zuelling Pharma and TrickleStar recognised for their resiliency and creativity in harnessing technology to drive growth amidst uncertainty   SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 11 June 2021 – SAP (NYSE: SAP) today announced winners of the SAP Best Run Awards 2021 for Southeast Asia (SEA). The SAP Best Run Awards, the first of its kind in the region, recognises and […]

Boom in MENA parenting and family startups defies pandemic pressures

CAIRO: Entrepreneurship in the Middle East and North Africa region has been growing rapidly over the past decade, with a record $1 billion in funding pumped into local startups in 2020 alone,

Mohamed Said Guedi first Djibouti national to get UAE golden visa

Arabian Post Staff Mohamed Said Guedi, Founder and Chairman of the diversified MSG group of companies, has been granted the 10-year golden visa by the UAE government. The honour is in recognition of his outstanding services as a businessman and entrepreneur who has helped grow several businesses from start-ups into multi-million dollar entities. Mr. Guedi is the first Djibouti national to receive the coveted golden visa.  He […]

Friendship with Israel seen unleashing innovative talent

Arabian Post Staff Recent peace agreements signed in the Middle East – most importantly, the Abraham Accords, have paved the way to transform the region into an innovative knowledge-based economy with enormous growth opportunities, a session of the World Government Summit Dialogues was told. In the session moderated by Becky Anderson, CNN’s Managing Editor in Abu Dhabi, Nechemia Peres, Chairman of the Peres Center for Peace, and […]