By Rahil Nora Chopra The political buzz around the formation of a third front is back. While talk of a third front has been recurrent, the key difference this time is that Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao has met his Maharashtra counterpart Uddhav Thackeray and Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) chief Sharad Pawar in separate […]
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By James M Dorsey Israel and Gulf states struggle not to fall off the tightrope they walk as a Russian attack on Ukraine makes hedging bets increasingly tricky. Unlike Israel, the Gulf states may feel that they have more flexibility than the Jewish state that depends on the United States for its regional military superiority and political support in an international community critical of its 54-year-long occupation […]
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 25 February 2022 – Chinachem Group (the Group) has long been committed to the community. Since the outbreak of COVID-19, the Group has been working alongside the public to help them tide over this difficult time through donations and other forms of support. The fifth wave of the epidemic has severely impacted society, with many non-profit organisations finding their manpower […]
By L Sotinkumar IMPHAL: ‘To defeat BJP and its manipulative politics please cast your vote for the ‘Manipur Progressive Secular Alliance’ said D. Raja MP Rajya Sabha and CPI General Secretary at a press meet held at Sangai Hall, Hotel Imphal on Tuesday.. He said, “Manipur is a border state and it is the most […]
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AOC partners up with Riot Games SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 24 February 2022 – One of the world’s leading gaming monitor and IT accessories brands, AGON by AOC partnered up with Riot Games to present the first monitor inspired by League of Legends and its iconic Hextech technology. The AGON PRO AG275QXL – AGON League of Legends Edition sports a unique design and special features crafted […]
By James M Dorsey Europe is likely to shoulder the brunt of the fallout of a rapidly escalating crisis over Ukraine. Middle Eastern states could prove to be a close second. That is no truer than for Turkey and Israel, whose management of the Ukraine crisis could determine their ability to protect perceived core national […]
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By Dr Arun Mitra Whole world has suffered due to humanitarian crisis due to COVID-19 pandemic. The threat is not yet completely over as we are still not certain about the new variants of the rapidly mutating virus. Even though vaccination has given some respite, but glaring inequity in vaccination of the population in different […]
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James M Dorsey Europe is likely to shoulder the brunt of the fallout of a rapidly escalating crisis over Ukraine. Middle Eastern states could prove to be a close second. That is no truer than for Turkey and Israel, whose management of the Ukraine crisis could determine their ability to protect perceived core national interests. Indeed, for NATO-member Turkey, the stakes could not be higher. Its 2,000 […]
Nova MSC signs MoU with AMO and RHAZES that will enable the deployment of its EyRIS’ AI-Deep Learning Technology, SELENA+ to more than 1,000 AMO members via RHAZES Telehealth service SELENA+ is capable of detecting up to 3 retinal diseases, principally diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma suspect and age-related macular degeneration EyRIS SELENA+ will also become a gamechanger in first stage diagnostic with the addition of a new algorithm […]
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 15 February 2022 – FWD Insurance (“FWD”) has extended the coverage period of its free special benefit against vaccination complications (“free vaccination protection”) until 30 June 2022. In light of the fifth wave of COVID-19 currently sweeping through Hong Kong and the government’s upcoming introduction of a ‘vaccine pass’, FWD has extended this free vaccination protection that was originally introduced last year to […]
First-ever “Mini Storage x Co-working Space x Clubhouse Service” in Hong Kong HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 14 February 2022 – Many people in Hong Kong are facing the problem of limited space as property prices in Hong Kong are sky-high due to the scarcity of land and the sizes are getting smaller. To solve the problem of lack of space, many people choose to rent mini storage […]
SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA – Media OutReach – 17 January 2022 – DHL Global Forwarding, the freight specialist arm of Deutsche Post DHL Group, has been tasked to bring in the newly approved Covid-19 antiviral pills to South Korea to bolster its fight against the pandemic. The logistics Group has been heavily involved in the transportation of Covid-19 vaccines worldwide, shipping well over 1.8 billion shipments of vaccines across […]
HANOI, VIETNAM – Media OutReach – 14 January 2022 – As part of the VinFuture Award Week (Jan 18 – 21, in Hanoi), the “Science for Life” Symposium will see some of humanity’s greatest thinkers give detailed predictions about the future of mankind. Slated for January 19, the symposium, covering three main areas: Energy, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Health, is considered a “must-go” event for outstanding minds in global […]
By James M Dorsey Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates have drawn praise for social reforms that have domestically reduced the role of religion in public life, enhanced women’s rights, and, in the case of the UAE, catered to non-Muslim lifestyles. Yet, Saudi and Emirati efforts to position their countries as the Muslim world’s beacons of an autocratic notion of moderate Islam have done little to […]
Support customers to build strong physique with exercise to fight pandemic HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 6 January 2022 – AXA Hong Kong supports customers to achieve their health goals and fight the pandemic with strong physique in 2022. Emma by AXA, our all-in-one insurance & health services platform, is now offering “Free AXA SportCare Programme” to the public. From now until 28 February 2022, all Hong Kong […]
By James M Dorsey Qatar has begun to cleanse its schoolbooks of supremacist, racist or derogatory references as well as celebrations of violent jihad and martyrdom, according to a recently released study. The revision of textbooks in the final year leading up to Qatar’s hosting of the 2022 World Cup is designed to keep the Gulf state in the beauty pageant for the beacon of moderate Islam. Saudi Arabia, […]
The Company stepped up to track and guide the community taking action on their physical, mental and social wellbeing under the mist of pandemic. HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 17 December 2021 – Reckitt is pleased to announce its ‘Hong Kong Wellness in Action Index’ (the Index) received ‘Health & Wellness Initiative of the Year – Hong Kong’ in the inaugural FMCG Asia Awards 2021 organised by an […]
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 16 December 2021 – Three mobile games developed by Cyberport start-ups, “Gate of Mobius” by Goblin Gamer Company Limited, “Tiny Fantasy: Epic Action Adventure RPG game” by Minidragon Limited, and “Working Hero 2: Clash of Legends” by Add Mission Workshop Limited, were awarded the Best Indies of the Year by Google Play Hong Kong. In addition, “Gate of Mobius” and “Tiny Fantasy: Epic […]
Arabian Post Staff The GCC leaders affirmed today the importance of completing pillars of the GCC common economic, defence and security integration and unity and coordinating stances in order to enhance solidarity and stability among GCC member states, serve their interests, avert them regional and international conflicts, fulfill aspirations of their people and strengthen their regional and international role through unified political positions and new partnerships regionally […]
By James M Dorsey Increasingly, compliance with US sanctions against Iran could emerge as a litmus test of the United Arab Emirates’ close ties to the United States. At the sharp edge of a potential rift between the allies is a reportedly recently concluded agreement by a private UAE company to build gas-fired thermal, solar, and wind power plants with a total capacity of 300 megawatts in Iran’s hydrocarbon-rich […]
KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach – 9 December 2021 – Kenanga Investment Bank Berhad (“Kenanga”), today became the first Malaysian investment bank, to join the world’s largest corporate sustainability initiative, the United Nations Global Compact (“UN Global Compact”), demonstrating its commitment to The Ten Principles of the UN Global Compact in the areas of Human Rights, Labour, Environment and Anti-Corruption. Datuk Chay Wai Leong, Group Managing Director […]
Report offers actionable insights for overburdened security teams HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 8 December 2021 – Trend Micro Incorporated (TYO: 4704; TSE: 4704), a global cybersecurity leader, today predicted global organizations will emerge more alert and better prepared in 2022 thanks to a comprehensive, proactive, cloud-first approach to mitigating cyber risk. Research, foresight, and automation are critical for organizations to manage risk and secure their workforce. […]
Regional Dialogue to Inspire Youth Leadership Building an Inclusive Society and Developing Social Creativity HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 6 December 2021 – Co-led by Citi Foundation and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and organized by the Hong Kong Council of Social Service (HKCSS), the 2021 Youth Co:Lab Hong Kong Dialogue took place last week themed “Youth’s Wellbeing and Health”. The event brought together hundreds of educators, […]
By James M Dorsey The United States has signalled in advance of next week’s Summit for Democracy that it is unlikely to translate lip service to adherence to human rights and democratic values in the Middle East into a policy that demonstrates seriousness and commitment. In a statement, the State Department said the December 9-10 summit would “set forth an affirmative agenda for democratic renewal and to tackle […]
