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SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 30 April 2021 – Since the launch of the Microsoft APAC Enabler program seven months ago, sixteen PwDs have secured full time roles, internships, mentorships[i], and training[ii] opportunities through the program, with more than 110 PwDs are currently being matched to 65 potential roles with Microsoft Partners. Caption: Jidapa Nitiwirakun (left) and Pairin Chakaja (right) from the Pattaya Redemptorist Technological College for […]

The world of weed is ever changing and rapidly evolving. With more than half of the American states legalising cannabis in some form, be it for medicinal purposes or for recreational purposes, it’s hard to keep up with all the new laws, products, and research that are coming out every day. There is a lot of confusion about what you can do legally, and what you can’t […]

68% of those who have faced food insecurity dealt with it for the first time   HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 29 April 2021 – Almost 7 in 10 Asia Pacific consumers who have faced “food insecurity” at some point in their lives experienced it for the first time in recent months, according to new research. Food insecurity is defined as the lack of available […]

MACAU – Media OutReach – 20 April 2021 – COVID-19 has been a catalyst for faster digital transformation across all sectors. As organizations have overcome the uncertainties and difficulties of the pandemic and achieved greater efficiency, new ways of working have also led to new cyber threats emerging to take advantage of the current situation. On a typical day in 2020, Macau’s Cybersecurity Incident Alert and Response […]

Since the pandemic started, more employers agree that training will help employees be more resilient (93% in 2021 vs 84% in 2020). However, only 62% are currently training or intend to train their workforce. Businesses in severely affected industries are more likely to turn to train their employees (73%) compared to those in other industries (57% average). Rather than to completely reskill employees (52%), employers are mostly […]

Digital transformation, talent retention and development the top priorities for capturing new opportunities   HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 14 April 2021 – China CFOs see China as a key growth driver in the post-pandemic world and have an increasingly optimistic economic outlook, although concerns about a slow overseas rebound and geopolitical tensions remain. Business transformation has emerged as a priority, and CFOs plan to […]

The Tokyo-based startup makes its debut in the alt-protein hotspot of Singapore   Next Meats has collaborated with Aburi-EN to deliver two new meal sets Made with soybean proteins, the Kalbi contains no chemical additives or animal ingredients SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 14 April 2021 – Next Meats, a purveyor of the world’s first plant-based yakiniku meats, is making its debut in the alternative protein hotspot, […]

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APREA’s rebranding celebrates 16 years of long-term industry advocacy with re-found purpose in “Driving the Future of Real Assets”   SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 7 April 2021 – APREA celebrates its 16th anniversary with the association’s mission redefined: To promote growth in the real assets sector by being the voice of members in all policy matters, providing access to industry-advancing research and insights and connecting members […]

Fastest Network Becomes The Best Digital Companion for Corporate Clients and Individual Consumers   HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 1 April 2021 – Since 2020, China Mobile Hong Kong (CMHK) has taken the lead in establishing the fastest and leading 5G mobile network in Hong Kong. On its first anniversary, CMHK was verified as the “Fastest 5G Network in Q4 2020” based on consumer initiated […]

European Medicines Agency to Conduct First-Ever Parallel Assessment of a Medicinal Product, Takeda’s Dengue Vaccine Candidate (TAK-003), for use in the EU; Countries Outside of the EU through the EU-M4all (Previously Article 58) Procedure Takeda Intends to Submit Regulatory Filings in Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Mexico, Singapore, Sri Lanka and Thailand During 2021 TAK-003 is Being Studied for the Prevention of Dengue Due to any Dengue […]

Focus on High-Quality Growth Core Profit up by 18.9% Deep Penetration of First- and Second-Tier Regions Focus on Enhancing Management Efficiency Maintain Financial Soundness Substantial Decline of Average Cost of Borrowings Financial Highlights: RMB mn For the year ended 31 December Changes 2020 2019 Revenue 36,126 32,558 +11.0% Profit for the Period 3,559 3,094 +15.0% Core profit1 3,304 2,779 +18.9% Proposed final dividend (HKD) 0.15 0.10 +50.0% […]

AUM grew by 35.3% to an all-time high of US$30 billion Record capital raising with seven new funds raising US$3.5 billion across key markets Record leasing of over 2.3 million sqm Record new completions of US$3.4 billion and record new development starts of US$3.2 billion PATMI up 16.8% to a record high of US$286 million Strong balance sheet with US$1.5 billion in cash and net debt / […]

CLIFTON, NJ – News Direct – 20 March 2021 – As a business continuity solution distributor, Microdium has seen numerous cases where cyber-threats have ransacked companies in Southeast Asia. The increasing complexity of the cyber-threat landscape has led the company to explore a comprehensive, highly-effective cybersecurity solution. “We chose to partner with Comodo because of the ease of use of the Dragon platform and the auto containment […]

ZURICH, SWITZERLAND – News aktuell – 20 March 2021 – It is with great sadness that Elsa Peretti’s death yesterday from natural causes was announced by her family office in Zurich and by the Nando and Elsa Peretti Foundation. The designer, who was famous for her creations for high-end US jewelers Tiffany, passed away in a village close to Barcelona, Spain, at the age of 80. Her […]

Seven key actions enable a sustainable energy future Carbon-neutrality is paramount for the long-term economic prosperity of the region Event partners included German Chambers of Commerce Abroad, Asia-Pacific Hydrogen Association, Global Manufacturing and Industrialization Summit, Masdar, and Siemens Gamesa More than 2,500 participants joined in the virtual discussions over two days. SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 12 March 2021 – Regional and global business leaders, policy makers […]

Home Prices Expected to Rise by 5% in Q2   Residential market remained most active with total transactions rising by 69% y-o-y for January and February combined, and expected to jump by 73% y-o-y in Q1 Investment into non-residential properties continues pickup commencing in Q4 2020, with retail and industrial properties remaining most favoured HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 11 March 2021 – Strengthened market […]

Diversity Is Key To Address Challenges Facing Semiconductor Industry   SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 11 March 2021 – The Inaugural Semiconductor Women’s Forum in Singapore was launched at Conrad Centennial Singapore today in a hybrid format. Organised by the Singapore Semiconductor Industry Association (SSIA) and supported by e2i, Workforce Singapore and Global Semiconductor Alliance, the event aimed to attract more female talents to join the semiconductor […]

The programme brings together subject matter expertise of the partners to build the digital competencies of Singapore’s workforce   SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 9 March 2021 – NTUC LearningHub (NTUC LHUB), NTUC U SME, United Overseas Bank (UOB)’s innovation accelerator The FinLab, and Ngee Ann Polytechnic today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to officially launch the SME Digital Reboot programme. The programme aims to help […]

New All-Suite Tower at The Galaxy Resort Has Topped Off; Looks To Raise The Bar with Heritage Luxury Brand, Curated Digital Art, Bespoke Dining Experiences and Exclusive Entertainment   MACAU SAR – Media OutReach – 5 March 2021 – Galaxy Entertainment Group (“GEG”), one of the world’s leading integrated resorts, hospitality and entertainment companies, is pleased to announce the signing of a collaboration with Accor for Raffles, […]

By Chauncey K. Robinson   The Biden administration has introduced a sweeping new immigration bill that stands in stark contrast to Donald Trump’s four years of attacks on undocumented workers and their families. The new bill is being seen by many as a bold step in a better direction, but some immigrant rights activists are […]

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By James M. Dorsey Demonstrating for the third week their determination to force the country’s military to return to its barracks, protesters in Myanmar appear to be learning lessons from a decade of protest in the Middle East and North Africa. By the same token, Myanmar’s protesters, in stark contrast to public silence about the military’s brutal repression of the Rohingya minority in recent years, seem to […]

Achiko signs agreement with PT Indonesia Farma Medis to establish a new joint venture, including a contract with PT Mitra Asa Pratama and a memorandum of understanding with PT Pharos Indonesia, completion subject to formal approvals Test kits will be integrated with Achiko’s Teman Sehat (Health Buddy) mobile app to address growing demand for Covid-19 testing in Indonesia The joint venture and the contracts are a precursor […]

Relaunch Historical Hong Kong Brands to Achieve New Heights   HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 9 February 2021 – Industrial Designers Society of Hong Kong (IDSHK) has always strived to promote the professional standards of industrial designs and to elevate the professional status of industrial designers in Hong Kong. For the first time, IDSHK will organize the “ReMix · Yesterday’s Future, Invent Tomorrow!” (Remix) program. The program will […]

Company reimagines fragmented $300 billion market to bring tools for employee communications, wellbeing, learning and knowledge discovery into the flow of work   SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 5 February 2021 – Microsoft Corp. on Thursday announced Microsoft Viva, the first employee experience platform to bring tools for employee engagement, learning, wellbeing and knowledge discovery, directly into the flow of people’s work. Viva is designed to help employees learn, grow […]

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