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Together Driving the Development of Hong Kong’s Virtual Asset Market HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 22 May 2023 – Eddid Financial and Venture Smart Financial Holdings Limited (“VSFG”) have forged a strategic cooperation and investment partnership, committing to marrying their best strengths and, abiding by compliance framework permits, working together to promote the sustainable development of financial services along the virtual asset value chain, and […]

Wrestling Federation of India chief and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh has given a positive response to the call that he undergo narco-analysis to settle the allegations of sexual harassment. But he has a condition. “I am ready to get my narco test, polygraph test or lie detector done but my condition is that […]

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By M A Hossain Pakistan is currently in a critical juncture of political turmoil which is posing a threat to its sovereignty as well as growing concerns about global security.  Not only that, if Pakistan fails to address the crisis, then definitely it will be the beginning of the extinction of democratic values regionally. Pakistan […]

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By P. Sreekumaran THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: There is no denying it. The spectacular Congress victory in Karnataka Assembly elections has come as a much-needed morale booster for the party unit in Kerala. But the question is: Can the Kerala unit do a Karnataka in the State? The answer is: it is not at all easy, given the […]

The post Can Congress Replicate Karnataka Victory In Kerala Against LDF? first appeared on IPA Newspack.

By Maria Duarte A traditional family in Lahore, Pakistan, is ripped apart when the youngest son becomes infatuated with an ambitious trans starlet in Saim Sadiq’s impressive debut feature which explores sexual fluidity, love, desire, and rebellion within a repressed patriarchal society. Haider (a phenomenal Ali Junejo) is unemployed and a stay-at-home husband, cooking for […]

The post Pakistan Film ‘Joyland’ Is A Fine Human Document On Transgender Struggle first appeared on IPA Newspack.

In an apparent message to the dissident camp led by Sachin Pilot in Rajasthan, the Congress’ state in-charge Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa on Saturday reminded them of how the leaders in the past had fared after leaving the party. Randhawa, who reached Jaipur airport, was replying to queries on the future of Pilot in the party. […]

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The newly formed Siddaramaiah government conducted its inaugural Cabinet meeting and provisionally agreed to implement its electoral commitments including Rs 2,000 monthly assistance to the woman head of every family (Gruha Lakshmi), 10 kg of rice free to every member of a BPL household (Anna Bhagya). State Congress President D K Shivakumar was officially sworn […]

The post Siddaramaiah cabinet begins implementing promises first appeared on IPA Newspack.

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DMK president and Chief Minister M K Stalin who took part in the swearing-in ceremony of Congress leader Siddaramaiah as Karnataka Chief Minister on Saturday said the ‘dawn’ witnessed in the south should spread to the rest of the country. Stalin, on his Twitter handle, said: “Hearty congratulations to Hon’ble @siddaramaiah avaru and Hon’ble @DKShivakumar […]

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Opposition leaders on Saturday attacked the government over the withdrawal of Rs 2000 currency notes from circulation with West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee describing it as “Tughlaqi demonetisation drama” and Congress wondering if this was the second “notebandi” exercise. The BJP rejected this was any sort of demonetisation and instead reminded the Congress that […]

The post Mamata calls 2K note decision another ‘Tughlaqi drama’ first appeared on IPA Newspack.

The fight between Delhi government and Centre remains on with Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal now retweeting a post of Prime Minister Narendra Modi from 2013 in which PM Modi wrote “why ordinance?”. PM Modi was the Gujarat chief minister back then and had posted the tweet to hit out at Congress that was at the […]

The post Kejriwal retweets Modi’s 2013 poser about ordinance first appeared on IPA Newspack.

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 18 May 2023 – Blue Bottle Coffee announces its latest innovation and first soluble espresso product – Craft Instant Coffee Espresso will be available in Blue Bottle Coffee Hong Kong starting from 20 May. Removing the need for machines and brewing expertise, Blue Bottle’s Craft Instant Espresso makes enjoying delicious cafe-quality espresso drinks anywhere effortless, instantly brings the meticulous quality […]

Students from Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, and the Philippines to compete for recognition & attractive prizes worth SGD30,000 from LEGOLAND® Malaysia Resort LEGOLAND School Challenge expands its region to include students from ASEAN countries such as Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, and the Philippines. Schools and winning teams will be credited, and entries will be displayed at LEGOLAND Malaysia Resort. The Competition hopes to instill a lifelong learning […]

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 17 May 2023 – Epicor, a global leader of industry-specific enterprise software to promote business growth, will today demonstrate its vision at the company’s annual Insights 2023 user conference for the connected Data Supply Chain, helping Makers, Movers, and Sellers action indispensable insights to strengthen and optimize their own operations, as well as more closely collaborate with trusted partners and […]

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 17 May 2023 – The University of Hong Kong (HKU) is pleased to announce that two of the University’s esteemed researchers, Professor Vivian Yam and Professor Xuechen Li, have been recognised for their exceptional contributions to the field of chemistry. Professor Xuechen Li (left) and Professor Vivian Yam (right) have been recognised for their exceptional contributions to the field of […]

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Friday announced to withdraw Rs 2000 note from circulation. The notes will continue to be legal tender till September 30. To complete the exercise in a time-bound manner and to provide adequate time to the members of public, all banks shall provide deposit and/or exchange facility for Rs 2000 […]

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By Harihar Swarup What are some of the implications of the Congress’s emphasis and creditable win in Karnataka for national politics? At one level it would be unwise to extrapolate from state to national elections. The logic of these elections is not always aligned. Nevertheless, the Karnataka results has implications for how we understand the […]

The post Karnataka Shows Bipolar Contests Enabler Of Opposition Victory first appeared on IPA Newspack.

By K Raveendran The withdrawal of Rs 2,000 notes by the Reserve Bank of India and the brief window allowed to exchange the notes until September 30 will provide another opportunity for black money holders to launder their ill-gotten wealth just like its infamous precedent seven years ago did. In fact, the surprise RBI move […]

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By Sushil Kutty It is so blatantly brazen you can stick it to the wall and it will hang firm. Is it a violation of the law? It definitely is a ‘middle finger’ to the Supreme Court. The top court has been told “thus far, no further”. And it has left Delhi’s AAP government up […]

The post Delhi Ordinance Exposes Moral Bankruptcy Of Modi Regime first appeared on IPA Newspack.

By Dr. Gyan Pathak India is being denounced by trade unions across the G20 economies for government’s decision to block participation of independent trade unions in G20 meeting, including L20 meeting on labour and G20 Energy Transition Working Group (ETWG), which is resulting in worker’s voices going unrepresented. While the government-backed BMS will hold sham […]

The post India Denounced For Blocking Independent Trade Unions At G20 Meetings first appeared on IPA Newspack.

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 18 May 2023 – BingX, a prominent cryptocurrency exchange (CEX), has joined forces with OrdStarter to establish a strategic partnership that will drive credibility and unlock new opportunities for BRC20 projects. BingX, a prominent crypto exchange, has announced its planned partnership with OrdStarter, a comprehensive launchpad and incubator platform for BRC20 projects. This collaboration will see BingX leverage its industry expertise and […]

Partnership Focused on Developing Female Talent Pipeline for Hong Kong’s I&T Ecosystems Summer “Ideathon” between HKSTP and JYCGIF targets female secondary school students. Participants will compete in groups to propose innovative I&T end-to-end solutions, under the guidance of leading female entrepreneurs. A MoU was also signed between the two organisations that aims to organise other such I&T related activities in the future to help draw female secondary […]

Highlights of FY2022/23 Results For the financial year ended 31 March 2023, total sales were US$3,646 million – an increase of 6% compared to the prior year. Excluding the effects of foreign currency movements and acquisitions, underlying sales increased by 11% Gross profit totalled US$716 million – an increase of 2% EBITA, adjusted to exclude non-cash foreign exchange rate movements and restructuring charges, decreased by 10% to […]

Amid the row between the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government and the LG, the Centre has brought an ordinance to set up a permanent authority headed by Delhi CM along with Chief Secretary, Delhi & Principal Secretary (Home), Delhi to make recommendations to the Delhi LG regarding matters concerning transfer posting, vigilance and other incidental […]

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With Prime Minister Narendra Modi set to inaugurate the new Parliament building on May 28, which happens to be the birth anniversary of Hindutva ideologue V D Savarkar, several opposition parties on Friday targeted the government with the Congress calling it a “complete insult” to the country’s founding fathers. Some opposition parties also asked why […]

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