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Close to 75% APAC consumers consider healthcare professionals as the most credible source of providing nutrition advice HONG KONG, CHINA – Media OutReach – 22 October 2020 – Premier global nutrition company, Herbalife Nutrition, has released the second part of its Asia Pacific Nutrition Myths Survey 2020, revealing that healthcare professionals are the most trusted source of nutrition information providers amidst consumers who rely on such advice to achieve desired health outcomes. […]

Amazon teams up with Nathan Hartono to deliver smiles and distribute donation to underprivileged children in Singapore, including a donation to Nathan’s charity of choice, Club Rainbow (Singapore) Club Rainbow (Singapore) will join Amazon’s growing list of nonprofits that are part of the Amazon X Retail for Good Wishlist campaign — an initiative that helps nonprofits get exactly what they need and enable Singapore customers donate conveniently […]

An expert panel of the labor ministry on Monday called for efforts to avoid creating a new “ice age” in employment. It is necessary to take every

Celebrate with iShopChangi on its 7th anniversary by scoring fantastic deals across categories, including top wine & spirits’ brands. With sitewide promotions, weekly flash deals and product highlights to look out for this November, shoppers can save up to 50% off with every purchase on top of enjoying duty-absorbed prices.    SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 19 OCTOBER 2020 – What better way to usher in the 7th year […]

TOKYO, JAPAN – Media OutReach – 20 October 2020 – Azbil Corporation (Tokyo Stock Exchange Code: 6845) announced that it will participate as an exhibitor for the third consecutive year in Industrial Transformation ASIA-PACIFIC (ITAP) to be held from October 20 to 22. This year, the event will take place online, allowing visitors from all over the world to easily visit Azbil’s exhibitor showcase, which will feature the Company’s latest […]

JAKARTA, INDONESIA – Media OutReach – 15 October 2020 – Three leading companies in the palm oil industry — Kao Corporation, Apical Group, and Asian Agri — have launched a new sustainability initiative to help independent oil palm smallholders in Indonesia improve their yields, acquire international certification, and eventually secure sales premiums from selling certified palm oil.   Known as SMILE or the SMallholder Inclusion for better Livelihood & Empowerment program, the […]

By Sankar Ray   Emerging economies pose threat to stratosphere due to an unprecedented increase in nitrous oxide (N2O) and leading among them are Brazil, India and China. Global anthropogenic (N2O) emission is due to agricultural production: 82 per cent. This is revealed in a paper, ‘Nature’: ‘A comprehensive quantification of global nitrous oxide sources […]
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HONG KONG, CHINA – Media OutReach – 8 October 2020 – Just how much of the global service industry will be left standing by the time COVID-19 is brought under control is anybody’s guess. In the U.S., an industry association says restaurants across the country are on track to lose US$240 billion in revenues by the year-end. Most hotels stand empty. But rest assured that all is not lost. A […]

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 […]

HONG KONG, CHINA – Media OutReach – 6 October 2020 – The Jollibee Group opened Mainland China’s first-ever Tim Ho Wan in Shanghai recently, marking the Michelin starred restaurant’s entry into one of the world’s largest economies. Located in the Jing’an Kerry Center, which is just a few minutes away from the famous Jing’an Temple, Tim Ho Wan is the latest addition to the portfolio of brands being directly operated […]

AGCS report: traditional property and liability claims have been subdued during lockdowns but this was more than outweighed by a surge in Covid-19 related claims notifications, particularly from the entertainment industry. Impact of the pandemic will shape future loss trends for companies in the mid- and long-term with changes to working environments, travelling habits and supply chain networks. Detailed Covid-19-driven loss trend analysis for Property/Business Interruption, Liability, […]

TAIPEI, TAIWAN – Media OutReach – 5 October 2020 – In Taiwan, 80% of solar LED traffic signs on highways are from SUNMADE Inc., which are not only green and energy-saving, but also durable with warranty as long as 7 years, making road traffic safer and sound. SUNMADE Inc. newly rolls out SUNMADE Dots, a ground-breaking technology used in traffic signs. Green Trade Project Office (GTPO) under Taiwanese government helps craft […]

First order for Station Energy Saving Inverter from railway company outside Japan   HONG KONG, CHINA – Media OutReach – 5 October 2020 – Mitsubishi Electric (Hong Kong) Limited announced today that it has received an order from MTR Corporation Ltd. (MTR) in Hong Kong for three Station Energy Saving Inverter (S-EIV®) systems, which enable surplus regenerative energy that is produced when trains brake, to be converted into low-voltage AC […]

Leading up to World Teachers’ Day, Microsoft celebrates the efforts of more than 4,000 educators and 86 Showcase Schools in Asia for their passion in teaching and learning through the annual Microsoft Innovative Educator program   SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 5 October 2020 – 5 October marks World Teachers’ Day, spotlighting the resilience and leadership of teachers worldwide who continue to provide remote learning, support vulnerable populations, and […]

TOKYO, JAPAN – Media OutReach – 2 October 2020 – Infor, a global leader in business cloud software specialized by industry, announced Japanese food business giant Watami a winner of the 2020 Infor Customer Excellence Awards at a prize presentation ceremony.  These annual awards recognize customers that drive innovation and showcase exceptional business results. A panel of Infor solution and industry experts evaluated each applicant on scope […]

Recruits Partners with Strengths in Focus Industries; Announces Top Partner Awards at Partner Forum TOKYO, JAPAN – Media OutReach – 1 October 2020 – Infor, a global leader in business cloud software specialized by industry, today shared its FY20 channel momentum in Japan with the strategic addition of nine new channels and alliance partners. These partners are specifically recruited according to their key industry-specific expertise and solution areas mapped and aligned […]

HONG KONG, CHINA – Media OutReach – 29 September 2020 – Renowned for multiple professional qualifications and internationally accredited products, Pak Hong Rehab Products Centre (hereafter Pak Hong) exclusively launches two electric wheelchairs, CMD-912 and CMD-912A. The new products are specifically equipped with much thicker front wheels and brackets made of aluminum alloy. While lightweight, the wheelchairs can bear 4 times the weight of their own. Coupled with brushless motors and premium […]

Japan Airlines said on Monday it would swap “ladies and gentlemen” for gender-neutral greetings, following other global airlines in adopting more inclusive language for passengers. Announcements at

Lack of work-life balance and contracting COVID-19 cited as top stressors, as outlined by Microsoft study which focuses on employee wellbeing   SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 29 September 2020 – Workers in Asia Pacific are facing increased burnout due to lack of separation between work and personal life as well as worry of contracting COVID-19, according to Microsoft’s latest Work Trend Index report. On average, close to one third […]

High-quality scientific publications from Japan decreased by 17% between 2015 and 2019, while China’s increased by 80% during the same period. Women make up only 15% of the R&D workforce, and foreign researchers account for only 5.6% of the R&D workforce in Japan vs. 28% in the US Investment in R&D in Japan is far below that of the US or China (US$18.1bn vs. US$179bn and US$100bn, […]

Awards recognise outstanding contributions to FinTech sector, with Mr John Tsang, Senior Advisor of Bowtie, Mr Jim Lai, Vice President, Tencent Holdings Limited & Chairman, Fusion Bank Limited and Dr Suen Wai Mo, Founder & CEO, ClusterTech Limited on list of awardees   HONG KONG, CHINA – Media OutReach – 25 September 2020 – The IFTA FinTech Achievement Awards 2019 (the “Awards”) organized by the Institute of Financial of Technologists of Asia […]

Industry leaders and analysts share perspectives and solutions to build business resiliency post-pandemic   SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 25 September 2020 – Fuji Xerox Singapore, a leading provider in document and communications solutions, presented the third edition of its flagship event; Innovation Re:Mix Forum Work Reimagined 2020. With approximately 80% of organisations in Asia Pacific expecting a decline in 2020 revenue, the Innovation Re:Mix Forum is particularly timely as […]

Survey reveals that less than three in 10 Asia Pacific consumers are confident in their ability to age healthily HONG KONG, CHINA – Media OutReach – 24 September 2020 – Premier global nutrition company, Herbalife Nutrition, today released findings from the 2020 Asia Pacific Healthy Aging Survey, which revealed that Asia Pacific consumers have a clear vision of what healthy aging means to them, but less than three in 10 consumers […]

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