$4.7 billion in sales, $0.19 EPS and $0.48 adjusted EPS exceeded guidance Third consecutive quarter of operating margin improvement PHOENIX, US – Media OutReach – 29 January 2020 – Avnet, Inc. (Nasdaq: AVT) today announced results for its second quarter ended January 2, 2021. Fiscal Second Quarter Key Financial Highlights: Sales of $4.7 billion up from $4.5 billion in the prior year quarter, supported by record sales in Asia of […]
The Express division of Deutsche Post DHL Group invests to meet continuous growth in cross border time-sensitive shipments Fleet modernization with highly efficient aircraft contribute to Strategy 2025 and Sustainability goals Boeing and DHL Express also agreed on the option to purchase four additional freighters SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 13 January 2021 – DHL Express, the world’s leading express service provider and Boeing announced today that the global logistics […]
KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach – 13 January 2021 – In a new normal that is constantly changing and transforming, people are at the heart of an organization’s continuity and success more than ever before. Events of the past year have shown how critical engaging employee experiences are in driving performance as organizations dug deep to draw strength, inspiration and ideas. Helping organizations to put their people at […]
TAIPEI, TAIWAN – Media OutReach – 13 January 2021 – Professional recruitment services firm Michael Page Taiwan today launched the ‘Talent Trends 2021 Report’, with a keen eye on Taiwan’s optimistic talent market. With 89% of professionals indicating an interest to change jobs and strong demand for talent in the technology and sustainable energy industries, healthy hiring activity is anticipated. Mark Tibbatts, Managing Director of […]
SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 11 January 2021 – In a year where the shock of pandemic has caused small enterprises and prominent businesses alike to put up the shutters, Influential Brands® conferred recognition on brands that stood strong in their commitment to excellence. Backed by an extensive survey conducted in July 2020 with the participation of 1,500 consumers, 15 companies are named the “2020 Asia’s Top Influential Brands”. […]
The next generation has arrived: A new Executive Board team for the new year KEMPTEN / HONG KONG – Media OutReach – 6 January 2021 – On January 1, Burkhard Eling became Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Spokesperson of the Executive Board of logistics provider Dachser. He heads the Corporate Strategy, Human Resources, Marketing executive unit, which also includes Corporate Key Account Management and the Corporate […]
The UAE’s retail sector will rally in the new year, with exerts pointing to returning consumer confidence, along with the Expo 2020 Dubai, as the key factors for growth. Other factors that will contribute to the growth in the sector include the introduction and mass availability of the Covid-19 vaccine, the growing popularity of online shopping, as well as retailers in the region strengthening their omni-channel offerings. […]
STR’s total pipeline figures include hotel projects in construction, final planning, and planning stages. “The pipeline of new hotels in the region is still strong, especially in countries where tourism is a key diversification factor identified by governments (for instance Saudi or UAE),” said Bruno Trenchard, Senior Manager – Hotels & Hospitality at CBRE Middle East. Historically, slowdowns have tended to impact projects in the planning or […]
PHNOM PENH, CAMBODIA – Media OutReach – 30 December 2020 – Around the world, the COVID-19 pandemic has reset fundamental assumptions underpinning various industries. In Cambodia, environmental conservation is now an important feature in recovery efforts for the agriculture sector, and Neak Oknha Chen Zhi (陈志公爵) and Prince Group are spearheading change in the sector. Agriculture is a mainstay in Cambodia employing more than a third of the workforce[1], and the […]
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 30 December 2020 – Hong Kong is one of the most expensive cities in the world with a small land and a large population. It can be said to be “diamonds in every inch of land”. Therefore, residences are also striving to be small and elegant. The designers of the “Carol Interior Design” decoration company with the integration ability has perfectly created the […]
Free COVID-19 coverage for customers, staff and their dependents as well as AIA Insurance Representatives, will be extended till mid-2021. The life insurer also raised more than S$550,000 to aid underprivileged youth and children’s cancer research, supporting those most impacted during this time SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 18 December 2020 – AIA Singapore today announced that they have invested over S$5 million in several community initiatives to comprehensively […]
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 17 December 2020 -The pandemic has made online florist sales boom in 2020. With social distancing measures in place, overall sales in physical stores have drastically plummeted. “Shortly after the pandemic came in full force, we projected that our sales would slump to a new low” says Justin Chung founder of Gift Flowers HK. The introduction of social distancing rules, employment uncertainty […]
By John Bachtell Joe Biden and Kamala Harris assume office on January. 21, 2020, confronting the most significant overlapping set of crises since the Great Depression, beginning with the exploding Covid-19 pandemic, and economic, inequality, and ecological crises. Only large-scale solutions and government intervention can begin to solve these crises. Consolidating the election […]
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The report spotlights the importance of NCS in climate change mitigation, challenges to NCS investments and country-specific opportunities for businesses SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 8 December 2020 – Conservation International, DBS Bank, National University of Singapore (NUS) and Temasek today jointly released a report on The Business Case for Natural Climate Solutions: Insights and Opportunities for Southeast Asia. The report was launched at a virtual session of Ecosperity Conversations, a […]
70% of all FSI organizations in Asia Pacific say innovation is now a ‘must’, and over 6 in 10 FSI organizations (66%) are accelerating digitization in response to the crisis FSI Leaders[1], with the most mature culture of innovation, are more resilient and expect growth despite the pandemic: – 68% of FSI Leaders expect that their organizations will recover from the COVID-19 crisis in six months or less– More […]
SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 2 December 2020 – Enterprise Asia is pleased to present an impressive list of sixty-one outstanding award recipients at the Asia Pacific Enterprise Awards (APEA) 2020 Regional Edition. These leading figures have set and proven themselves consistent and exceptional entrepreneurial spirit in going above and beyond expectations during this unprecedented year. Established in 2007, APEA recognises outstanding entrepreneurs and organisation representing the best the industry […]
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 1 December 2020 – Trend Micro Incorporated (TYO: 4704; TSE: 4704), the leader in cloud security, and Save the Children Hong Kong today announced the first “What’s Your Story?” video contest in Hong Kong. This award-winning, user-generated video competition encourages youth and schools to educate others on great uses of the Internet using an interactive platform to showcase their creative storytelling talents. […]
Takeaways from the State of the Global Islamic Economy Report 2020/21 will be unveiled at Reimagine: Halal in Asia 2020, providing insights on capturing opportunities in the resilient Muslim market Malaysia (#1) once again tops Global Islamic Economy Indicator for the eighth year. New entrants to the top 15 include Singapore, Sri Lanka, and Nigeria. Travel worst hit while food segment fares the best; global spend […]
Despite COVID-19, sales up by 52.3% and 16.9% in China and South Korea E-commerce grew by 79% Gross margin expanded by 1.5 percentage points and EBITDA increased by 142% HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 27 November 2020 – HONMA Golf Limited (“HONMA” or the “Company”; together with its subsidiaries, the “Group”; HKEx stock code: 6858), one of the most prestigious and iconic brands in the golf industry, […]
43 percent of Savvy Commuters feel that they receive plenty of mental space when commuting 40% of Singaporeans feel that their city infrastructure is becoming more strained every year Technology expected to play an instrumental role in enhancing commuter experience SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 26 November 2020 – Ericsson‘s latest ConsumerLab report explores commuter behavior both before and during the COVID-19 crisis, reflecting consumers’ opinions and habits that could […]
Hong Kong SAR – Media OUtReach – 25 November 2020 – Reckitt Benckiser Hong Kong (“RB”) is expanding its partnership with Habitat for Humanity in its third phase of the Community Anti-Epidemic Support Programme. The total face value of the operation and in-kind donation of the 3-phased programme is worth over HKD6.8 million. In this phase, RB extends its support to help low-income families, elderly people and […]
