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HOPES, A device for pain-free, at-home eye pressure testing, opeing up access to glaucoma testing, by students of the National University of Singapore. Plastic Scanner, A low-cost, handheld device to identify plastic for recycling, by Jerry de Vos from TU Delft. REACT, A device to stem bleeding to help save the lives of stabbing victims, by Joseph Bentley from Loughborough university. HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 17 November […]

Just Check in and Enjoy a Curated Exotic Holiday, Ideal for No Planners! Stay at Deluxe Room with Breakfast for Two Starting at $900 with Hotel Credit Equivalent to Room Rate Revel in a Moroccan-themed Afternoon and a 180° Sea View Enjoy Seaside Restaurants and Trending Activities HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 17 November 2021 – Most Hongkongers have already been on all sorts of staycations. Food-themed, sea-view […]

Launching the Second Nestlé for Healthier Kids Programme, Nestlé Fosters Healthy Growth for Children in Hong Kong by Sports and Healthy Eating HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 16 November 2021 – As the world’s leading Nutrition, Health and Wellness company, Nestlé is committed to helping 50 million children lead healthier lives by 2030. Nestlé Hong Kong launched the first Nestlé for Healthier Kids Programme (“Programme”) […]

Trend Micro study reveals urgent need for new way to discuss business risk HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 16 November 2021 – Trend Micro Incorporated (TYO: 4704; TSE: 4704), a global cybersecurity leader, today announced new research* revealing that 90% of IT decision makers claim their business would be willing to compromise on cybersecurity in favor of digital transformation, productivity, or other goals. Additionally, 82% have felt pressured to […]

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 16 November 2021 – Sleek, a leading platform providing incorporation and accounting services for SMEs and entrepreneurs, has announced a $14M in Series A funding led by White Star Capital and Jungle Ventures. This brings the total capital raised by the company to $24M. Sleek will use the fresh funds to bolster tech and product development, hiring, and expand presence in existing markets and enter […]

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 15 November 2021 – Established in 1963 and still expanding, The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) is ranked among the best research universities internationally, 39th in the World# and 7th in Asia*. As a pioneering institution, the University gathered a team of worldwide scholars and scientists, globally appreciated for its outstanding research in a wide range of disciplines. It is the centre […]

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 15 November 2021 – Our skin is so delicate that­­­ stubborn scars caused by issues from acnes to postpartum stretch marks and subcutaneous tissue injuries seem to never fade once they are formed on our skin. While time surely can heal all wounds, Pretty Beauty Group presents to you our new LDM® (Local Dynamic Micro-Massage) device that can quicken the healing process. Developed by […]

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In Enhancing Public Awareness and Building a Caring and Inclusive Community HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 14 November 2021 – The ‘Hang Lung X HKYWCA “Love·No·Limit” Dementia Friendly Program – Community Inclusion Day’ co-organised by Hang Lung Properties Limited (“Hang Lung Properties”, stock code: 00101) and the Hong Kong Young Women’s Christian Association (“HKYWCA”) was held at Amoy Plaza on November 13 2021. The event enjoyed an enthusiastic […]

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 12 November 2021 – The results of HKIS Best Development & Conservation Award (BDCA) were announced and presented at the BDCA 2021 Award Presentation Ceremony today (12 November 2021) at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC). The main theme of BDCA 2021 is to acknowledge projects that demonstrate the excellence of six surveying disciplines contributed by in-depth experienced practitioners and other […]

Highlights of FY21/22 Half-Year Results Group sales US$1,674 million – up 26% compared to first half of the prior year. Excluding the effects of foreign currency movements and an acquisition, sales increased by 21% Gross profit US$357 million or 21.3% of sales (compared to US$300 million or 22.5% of sales in first half of the prior year) Adjusted EBITA US$138 million (compared to US$135 million in first […]

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 12 November 2021 – Environmental, Social and Governance – The concept of ESG, put forward by the United Nations Global Compact was considered an assessment indicator for business operations. It is believed that the young generation learns about ESG will help build up a talent pool committed to sustainable development. William Chiu, Chairperson of the Community Caring Committee of HKAB (3rd right); James Wong, […]

Customers can enjoy one of 21,000 free cups of 7CAFÉ coffee being given away over 14 days by just watching the trio of characters in action at their virtual concert and answering a simple question! HONG KONG SAR & MACAU SAR – Media OutReach – 12 November 2021 – 7CAFÉ is available at nearly 500 7-Eleven stores and provides customers with convenient, good quality, affordable fresh coffee on […]

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 11 November 2021 – Kerry Logistics Network Limited (‘Kerry Logistics Network’ or ‘KLN’; Stock Code 0636.HK) joins forces with Malaysian cargo airline My Jet Xpress Airlines (‘My Jet Xpress’) to offer customised air freight options within Asia by operating a new solution with the Macau International Airport as the transit hub.   The air freight solution was first introduced in March 2021 […]

The funds will be donated to the Hong Kah North Environmental Sustainability Fund in support of the Singapore Green Plan 2030, benefitting over 42,000 household ERA to embrace sustainability and empower its network of over 8,300 trusted advisers and their clients through promoting green practices and providing volunteerism and fundraising avenues Three key ESG focuses: Creating a green and sustainable living environment for Singaporeans, employee well-being, and […]

Less respondents expect an increase in property prices The average age of first-time home buyers is 31 HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 11 November 2021 – Citi Hong Kong conducted a survey in September 2021 on residential property ownership in Q3 2021. According to the survey results: 38% of the respondents expected property prices to rise further in the coming year, a lower percentage compared […]

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 10 November 2021 – It’s that time of year again — the holiday jingles are ringing in Discovery Bay! Just a ferry ride away, authentic European festive joy awaits your discovery. This Christmas, Discovery Bay join hands with local illustrator Missquai to bring vibrant, artful elements in town and recreate an extraordinary Whimsical Wonderland for you. Snap beautiful holiday photos […]

New K-Mile Asia flight will add over 200 tons of capacity weekly between Hong Kong and Bangkok Air Hong Kong will offer over 1,200 tons of weekly total gross payload for both flights: Hong Kong-Beijing and Hong Kong-Cebu-Manila AeroLogic will add 610 tons of capacity with its six-times-a-week service from Hong Kong to Cincinnati SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 10 November 2021 – DHL Express, the world’s leading international […]

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 10 November 2021 – With many of us forced to cancel the festive get-togethers with our loved ones living abroad this holiday season, local company The Golden Duck has joined forces with other iconic brands in Singapore – Killiney Coffee, Prima Taste, Ya Kun International and kāi; to send ‘The Gift of a Golden Christmas‘ packages across the globe. With compliments from the brand, the campaign […]

Designed for Intel 12th Generation ‘Alder Lake’ platforms, QVL tested with leading motherboard brands HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 10 November 2021 – KLEVV, an emerging memory brand introduced by Essencore, today announced the latest addition to its lineup of computer memory upgrades with new DDR5 memory series, including DDR5 standard memory and signature DDR5 series of overclocking/gaming RGB memory. KLEVV DDR5 memory offers assurance of QVL […]

JOS+ customers can enjoy Workplace-as-a-Service offerings and holistic office solutions at over 6,300 desks, meeting rooms, and private offices across 60 locations island-wide SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 10 November 2021 – HKBN JOS Group (“The Group”) today announced its partnership with Switch, the world’s first workspace on-demand platform, to empower on-the-go users to unlock productivity anytime and anywhere. As the first system integrator to partner with Switch, HKBN JOS […]

Asia’s leading e-commerce financing platform launches merchant financing securitization facility with Citi, first deal of its kind in Asia HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 9 November 2021 – Asia’s leading financial technology platform Qupital today announced it has raised US$150 million in a combination of Series B equity funding and a receivables-backed securitization facility. The equity funding will reinforce Qupital’s ambitions to scale its cross-border e-commerce lending […]

Matein Khalid The Middle Kingdom has been a black hole for emerging markets equitywalas since mid-2020. The PBOC kept monetary policy far too tight at a time when the global pandemic necessitated some credit acceleration. The economic slowdown after the Wuhan virus was worse than Street consensus. The property developer Evergrande’s $300 billion debt woes unnerved the Chinese banking system and yuan debt market. The geopolitical rhetoric […]

Concluded with Delegates’ Visions to a Regenerative Future HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 7 November 2021 – The 14th Social Enterprise Summit (“SES”) has brought to a successful close today, Thousands of local and overseas delegates participated online and offline. Themed “Building Blocks of a Regenerative Future”, the four-day SES 2021 curated a series of exciting events on topics covering Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), Net Zero Emissions, Social […]

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 5 November 2021 – The Hong Kong Productivity Council (HKPC) was awarded The Greater Bay Area Navigation Award – Award for Outstanding Contribution (Organisation) today, with trophy presented by Mr Li Jiangzhou, Deputy Head of the Office for Safeguarding National Security of the Central People’s Government in the HKSAR and Mr Pan Yundong, Deputy Commissioner of the Office of the Commissioner of the […]

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