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First large-scale Business & IT trade exhibition after the pandemic held for 3 days next month in HKCEC, Hong Kong   HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 28 May 2021 – COVID has disrupted the business models of all industries globally, and corporations and companies everywhere have all scrambled to adopt to this business “New Normal”. Ability to perform digital transformation and master online virtual business […]

OTTAWA, CANADA – News Direct – 28 May 2021 – TechInsights announces that they will be joining forces with Strategy Analytics and Munro & Associates to deliver a webinar on electric vehicle (EV) technologies. Two sessions will be presented, the first to North American and European audiences on June 15, and the second to Asian audiences on June 17. “The EV technology analysis compiled by our three […]

Looking to buy the most advanced iPad Pro ever? M1 ensures that you can get it for an incredible price, with the new iPad Pro available on our Bespoke Flexi Plan for as low as $0. Head in-store or online to find out more.   SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 28 May 2021 – With the release of the new iPad Pro, Apple has once again changed […]

As part of the Amazon Cyber Robotics Challenge, Amazon and Science Centre Singapore are hosting a series of complimentary, immersive robotic-themed workshops for primary and secondary school students, ahead of the National Robotics Competition   SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 28 May 2021 – (NASDAQ:AMZN) – To spark interest in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) at an early age, Amazon Singapore is collaborating with Science Centre […]

RIYADH: Salem Al-Dawsari, the Saudi Arabia and Al-Hilal winger, has sent a message of congratulations to former club Villarreal after the Spanish team on Wednesday claimed the Europa League trophy by beating Manchester United on penalties. Villarreal won the first trophy in their history after a 1-1 draw in normal and extra time produced a dramatic shootout which saw Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea’s spot-kick miss hand the silverware to Unai Emery’s team. Al-Dawsari spent a loan period at Villarreal prior to the 2018 World Cup in Russia.

TEXAS: Organizations in the Middle East and North Africa are among those to have made the most progress in gender distribution over the past five years, according to a survey by CEO community YPF.In the MENA region, 71 percent of companies have made progress in this area, second only to Latin America at 73 percent, and ahead of South Asia at 68 percent, YPF said in its first Global Chief Executive Gender Equality Survey of 2,079 CEOs from 106 countries.YPF’s sample included 23 percent female CEOs, which compares with a global figure of 5 percent, it said.The report showed that gender inequalit

KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach – 27 May 2021 – Emissary Capital, a boutique investment firm focusing on ASEAN, and GrowthX, a Silicon Valley-based venture capital fund and go-to-market accelerator, today announced their partnership to launch MXP Online – the GrowthX Go-to-Market Accelerator – across ASEAN. MXP Online is a go-to-market accelerator program designed to give companies the processes and knowledge frameworks to accelerate their businesses/products […]

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Quick Turnaround Factoring Facility to Safeguard the Manufacturer from Credit Risks Amid Pandemic-related Complications   SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 27 May 2021 – Global invoice financing marketplace Incomlend today announced a USD2.5 million invoice financing programme for a leading Indian apparel manufacturer. The initiative will bolster the manufacturer’s production and exportation capabilities, safeguarding its vital revenue streams with customers, including fashion retailers across Europe, the USA […]

Partnership with AlipayHK on exclusive consumption voucher promotions Collaboration with livi bank from July on 210 x HK$5000 in cash rebate   HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 27 May 2021 – In support of the Government’s electronic consumption voucher scheme, major Sino Malls including tmtplaza, Olympian City and Citywalk are putting forward a series of promotions to give out over HK$20 million in rewards. Furthermore, […]

Awaiting confirmation of contracts worth up to several Billions!   KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach – 27 May 2021 – In a filing to Bursa Malaysia, Vivocom announced that it has embarked on a strategy of sourcing and supplying commodities and minerals to China and other countries for the foreseeable future in light of the world’s soaring demand and race for scarce commodities to rebuild their […]

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 26 May 2021 – Overall, the Chinese economy expanded by 2.3% in 2020, being the only major economy to record growth, and Coface expects the GDP to accelerate to a 7.5% growth in 2021. This would be the fastest pace since 2013, and comfortably above the minimum of 6% set by the authorities. In normal times, higher economic growth should […]

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 25 May 2021 – MTR Corporation (Stock Code 0066.HK) and Kerry Logistics Network Limited (‘Kerry Logistics Network’; Stock Code 0636.HK) are pleased to announce their collaboration in launching an online-to-offline (‘O2O’) new retail solution through their respective sub-brands, MTR Shops and Kerry eCommerce, to bring new retail experiences to consumers in Hong Kong. Jeny Yeung, Commercial Director of MTR Corporation […]

DUBAI: Cruise Saudi is set to double its team in the coming months as it prepares to attract more operators to the Kingdom. It comes as Saudi Arabia looks to develop a thriving cruise sector to showcase its top tourist attractions for the first time. It also follows the recent announcement that MSC Cruises will become the first operator to home port in Jeddah this year.

RIYADH: The Saudi Research and Media Group (SRMG), the publisher of Arab News, said it appointed Abdulrahman Ibrahim Alrowaita as chairman and Majid Abdulrhman Alissa as vice-chairman. The company made the disclosure following its extraordinary general assembly meeting, in which board members were elected for a three-year term. Last week the media group reported a 41.4 percent increase in first quarter net profit.

Han Ji-hyun of SBD Entertainment, who starred in popular K-drama PENTHOUSE, endorses premium hair care brand, Shiseido Professional Together with Han Ji-hyun, Shiseido Professional plans to actively develop various media marketing activities that include online and offline advertising Previously, Han Ji-hyun won the Best Rookie Female Actor in the 2021 Brand Customer Loyalty Awards in Korea in April 2021 SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 25 May 2021 […]

A selection of new and improved Korean-inspired dishes is launching island-wide across 7-Eleven stores on 26 May, with ingredients directly sourced from Korea. Look out for crowd-pleasing favourites such as Kimchi Jiggae and Jajangmyeon as well as the debut of an original and exclusive fusion sandwich!   SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 25 May 2021 – Next stop on 7-Eleven‘s culinary tour around Asia is Korea – […]

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 25 May 2021 – Launching Millésimes Alsace DigiTasting®, the first online trade show with real-life tastings organised by cross-industry experts, is a bold and innovative move by the French region of Alsace. With the show only a few days away, the CIVA (Interprofessional Wine Board of Alsace) has published some preliminary statistics. And it’s a real success! CIVA also unveiled […]

DUBAI: Qatar First Bank (QFB) has acquired an office building in Ohio, its seventh US real estate purchase. The bank said it acquired the first phase of the CoverMyMeds campus headquarters in

CAIRO: Egypt received on Friday the first batch of components to locally produce 2 million doses of China’s Sinovac vaccine. According to the country’s health ministry, the delivery includes 1,400

SINGAPORE / KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach – 21 May 2021 – Enviro-Hub Holdings Ltd (SGX:L23) has announced the proposed acquisition of the remaining 75 per cent share capital of its 25 per cent associated company, Pastel Glove Sdn. Bhd. from existing shareholders (“PGSB” or the “Target“) for a total consideration of S$46.8 million, payable 50 per cent in cash and 50 per cent in new […]

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 20 May 2021 – The property management (“PM”) profession is a unique sector that is end-user-facing on an 24×7 basis and covers all buildings and spaces that are over 5million citizens that are utilized by people. The property management professionals are the masterminds of over 700,000 frontline staff who are working in various facets in the property management industry. The […]

New partnership aims to advance the recycling industry in Hong Kong, showcasing new opportunities for circular economy in Asia Pacific Dow’s PCR resin enables SEAL’s sustainable courier bag solutions for Fortune 500 e-commerce companies looking for sustainable and recyclable packaging produced with recycled content HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 20 May 2021 – SEAL, a Hong Kong-based waste plastic recycling company, has signed a Memorandum […]

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 21 May 2021 – The Singapore Property Show (SPS) is back from 13 to 30 May 2021 for a bigger edition this year! SPS 2021 will offer more than 25 of the latest launched private property projects for sale through a fully digital experience, in a collaboration between Mediacorp, 99.co, and an expanded slate of leading real estate agencies including ERA Singapore. […]

REYKJAVIK, Iceland: Top diplomats from the United States and Russia sparred politely in Iceland on Wednesday in their first face-to-face encounter, which came as ties between the nations have
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