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By Saifur Rahman Emirates Group, which operates Emirates Airline — the world’s largest carrier of international passengers – reported a US$3.8 billion (Dh14.1 billion) loss in the first half of its 2020-21 financial year starting April 1 to September 30, 2020, with a 74 percent fall in revenues to US$3.7 billion (Dh13.7 billion), down from US$ 14.5 billion (Dh53.3 billion) during the same period last year, due to […]

Highlights of FY20/21 Half-Year Results   Group sales US$1,330 million — down 15% compared to first half of the prior financial year Gross profit US$300 million or 22.5% of sales (compared to US$357 million or 22.8% of sales in prior half year) Underlying EBITA margins, adjusted to exclude the impact of significant non-cash and divested items, increased to 10.2% from 9.9% in prior half year Net profit […]

Small business sector shows resilience in challenging conditions; operational discipline during COVID-19 drives free cash flow of $54 million   WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND – Media OutReach – 12 November 2020 – Xero Limited (ASX: XRO) today reports half year earnings to 30 September 2020 (H1 FY21) that demonstrate the resilience of its global subscriber base, and its proactive response supporting customers and partners, in a challenging COVID-19 […]

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 11 November 2020 – ESR Cayman Limited (“ESR” or the “Company”, together with its subsidiaries as the “Group”; SEHK Stock Code: 1821), the largest APAC focused logistics real estate platform, today announced that the Company will be included as a constituent of MSCI Hong Kong Index, effective after the market close on 30 November 2020. Jeffrey Shen and Stuart Gibson, Co-founders and Co-CEOs […]

By Manish Rai  The recent Nagorno-Karabakh conflict has clearly illustrated that Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is not hesitating at all in deploying his Jihadist brigade anywhere to promote his expansionist policies. Turkey sends its Syrian mercenaries that had fought previously in northern Syria and Libya, into the disputed enclave of Nagorno-Karabakh to fight alongside Azerbaijan. There have been multiple reports that at least around 1,500 Syrians […]

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 3 November 2020 – Aoyuan Healthy Life Group Company Limited (“Aoyuan Healthy” or the “Group”; SEHK stock code: 3662), a reputable provider of property management service and commercial property operation service in the People’s Republic of China (“PRC”), is pleased to announce that the Group has received the “Best New Entry” award of the “General” category from The Hong Kong […]

PRUWorks offers solutions enabling businesses to build a more engaged workforce, as well as attract and retain talent   HONG KONG, CHINA / SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 29 October 2020 – Prudential Corporation Asia (Prudential) is providing its small and medium-sized enterprises (SME) customers in Asia and Africa access to Stash’s highly-customisable digital incentive payment platform. The offering is available through PRUWorks, Prudential’s one-stop digital platform for SMEs […]

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Convenient, healthy and plant-based food options ready in minutes!   HONG KONG, CHINA – Media OutReach – 21 October 2020 – In recent years, more consumers around the globe are choosing to follow more plant-based diets not only due to health reasons but also because of growing concerns for the environment and climate change.  In Hong Kong, vegan and vegetarian options are growing in popularity in restaurants and gradually becoming […]

Global study predicts office sector recovery to be slow, but full recovery expected despite work-from-home trend Less affected by the work-from-home trend, Hong Kong office market is expected to see a certain level of momentum starting 2H 2021 HONG KONG, CHINA – Media OutReach – 19 October, 2020 – Cushman & Wakefield (NYSE: CWK), a leading global real estate services firm, recently released its first-ever Global Office […]

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 15 October 2020 – DHL Express, the world’s leading international express service provider, has been recognized as the second best place to work of all examined companies around the world. In its 2020 employer ranking Great Place to Work® and FORTUNE recognized the extensive investments and implementations of various initiatives to create a positive, motivating and appreciative working atmosphere in more than 220 countries and territories. […]

HONG KONG, CHINA – Media OutReach – 14 October 2020 – i-Maker and Carol Interior Design announced today that they have launched a 10-year partnership development plan to develop market-oriented integrated solutions to enhance digital agility through cloud technology. By combining the expertise of the two companies in the interior design industry and the information technology market, the team can work together more seamlessly, save infrastructure costs, […]

The Singapore based ecommerce enabler digitised over 20,000 Singapore businesses with 150% GMV growth over the previous quarter   SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 12 October 2020 – Shopmatic, leading  international e-commerce enabler has registered revenues of over S$5.5M in the first half of 2020 exceeding its targets by 190%. Riding on an upward trajectory with its tech-enabled solutions for the countries’ SME and entrepreneur sectors, Shopmatic achieved […]

Introducing Pet Elevator, Pet Route, Photoshoot Station Launching Peaknic Combo — Picnic with Breathtaking View of Hong Kong HONG KONG, CHINA – Media OutReach – 7 October 2020 – Following its much-acclaimed facelift last year, Hang Lung Properties’ Peak Galleria has brought in plenty of pet-friendly amenities long desired by pet parents and their furry babies. This iconic landmark of Hong Kong is also introducing the Peaknic combo, allowing pet […]

First-in-HK to offer value-added services: cosmetic treatments, fertility solution, refractive surgery and maternity care   HONG KONG, CHINA – Media OutReach – 5 October 2020 – Women of today have many wishes, they may want to build a thriving career, pursue their dreams, and have a joyful family life all at the same time. It is thus very important for women to take good care of their health. Yet according to the […]

The Art of Innovative Construction Explore sustainable green living with Hong Kong artists HONG KONG, CHINA – Media OutReach – 21 September 2020 – Construction Industry Council — Zero Carbon Park (CIC-ZCP) proudly presents: “Art in Construction”, an exhibition that gathers local artists to explore and showcase the connection and creativity between construction and art through various forms including sculptures, installations, paintings, photography, and workshops. Starting from today, “Art […]

The Acquisition Fulfills Aoyuan Healthy’s Deployment of Resources for Developing its Medical Beauty Business and Furthers the Development of its General Health and Wellness Business The Move also Enhances Synergy Between its Businesses of Property Management, Commercial Property Operation and General Health and Wellness           HONG KONG, CHINA – Media OutReach – 21 September 2020 – Aoyuan Healthy Life Group Company Limited (“Aoyuan Healthy” or the […]

As part of the expanded global Pathways to Progress initiative, Citi and the Citi Foundation to collectively invest US$35 million in philanthropic contributions and grants to improve the employability of youth from low-income and underserved communities in Asia by 2023 Citi Asia Pacific to offer 6,000 jobs and 60,000 job-skills training opportunities for youth over the next three years  Young people to continue to be positioned front […]

HONG KONG, CHINA – Media OutReach – 18 September 2020 – Kerry Logistics Network Limited (‘Kerry Logistics’; Stock Code 0636.HK) is delighted to be crowned the winner of the CILT Award (the ‘Award’) 2020 – Enterprise Award for its outstanding service.   Organised biennially by the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport in Hong Kong (‘CILTHK’) to recognise professional excellence and promote the best practice of transport and logistics, the Award […]

Global tech firm and Malaysia’s 6th largest banking group win with end-to-end enterprise Fraud and Cyber Risk Management Solutions   SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 16 September 2020 – GBG (AIM:GBG), the global technology specialist in fraud and compliance management, identity verification and location data intelligence, and AmBank, the 6th largest banking group in Malaysia, have today been announced as the winners of the Cyber Risk Solution of the Year category […]

The China-Netherlands-U.S.-South Korea airfreight charter is developed with the demands of the life science and healthcare sector in mind The Covid-19 pandemic saw shippers leverage DHL Global Forwarding’s cold chain capabilities in life science and healthcare to transport test kits and pharmaceutical products SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 15 September 2020 – DHL Global Forwarding, the freight forwarding specialist of Deutsche Post DHL Group, has launched an air freight charter […]

NAIROBI, KENYA – Media OutReach – 11 September 2020 – TECNO, a global premier smartphone and smart device brand, today debuted its strategic launch of TECNO Smart AIoT ecosystem strategy, marking TECNO’s strategic expansion of its business portfolio to AIoT area. Riding on its unique strengths and resources, as well as its accumulated market insights in emerging markets, TECNO is committed to bringing customers the most desirable AIoT products and smart […]

SHANGHAI, CHINA – Media OutReach – 9 September 2020 – One year ago, the Chinese brand HiPhi, a subsidiary of Human Horizons, showed people its prototype, which advanced the lines of a future high-end electric full-size SUVs. Now the firm has revealed the final version of its first model, which has been bestowed the name HiPhi X and go on sale in the first half of 2021. The HiPhi […]

More than half a million products now available on Amazon.sg’s new Pet Supplies category, catering to dogs, cats, small animals, fish and aquatic pets, birds as well as reptiles and amphibians Shine a spotlight on your pet by joining the Face of Amazon Pets Contest and win a chance for your pet to be featured on Amazon.sg plus walk away with over $1,500 worth of prizes   […]

Arabian Post Staff The Dubai Gold and Commodities Exchange (DGCX) saw a spike in trading of its precious metals portfolio in August, as investors and market participants turned towards safe-haven assets amidst continuing global economic uncertainty and a weakening US dollar. Last month, the DGCX saw its flagship Gold Futures product record year-to-date (YTD) volume growth of 47.64% compared to the same period last year, whilst its […]

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