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SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 18 January 2022 – AIA Singapore today introduced ‘ Wealthbeing by AIA‘ – the pairing of Wealth and Well-being – as it accelerates efforts to meet the underserved needs of High Net Worth individuals (HNWIs) seeking protection and growth for both their wealth and health. This aligns with the company’s advocacy for a more well-rounded approach to achieving healthier, longer, better lives.   Legacies […]

70% of emissions reduction are achievable with existing, proven and competitive technologies[1] Swire Properties, IBM, Jacobs, IHG Hotels, and Tata Power share benefits of digital innovation Artificial intelligence, machine learning, blockchain, and 3-D modeling are key to supporting existing transformations as viable solutions to overcome climate challenges HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 12 January 2022 – Schneider Electric™, the global leader in the digital transformation of energy management […]

By James M Dorsey Like Qatar, after winning the right to host this year’s World Cup, Saudi Arabia is discovering the pitfalls of seeking soft power, whether through sports or religion, without coming to grips with skeletons in its closet. Last week, France spotlighted the pitfalls when it questioned security in the kingdom following a mysterious explosion in a support vehicle carrying six members of the Sodicars Racing team […]

Prime members can now access a wider selection of daily essentials with Watsons’ range of beauty, health and personal care products across brands including L’Oréal Paris, Aveeno, Bioré, and more   Prime members can receive their Watsons orders as early as the same day, with Amazon.sg’s 2-hour scheduled delivery options   SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 11 January 2022 – Amazon Singapore announced today a new partnership with Watsons to launch […]

By James M Dorsey Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates have drawn praise for social reforms that have domestically reduced the role of religion in public life, enhanced women’s rights, and, in the case of the UAE, catered to non-Muslim lifestyles. Yet, Saudi and Emirati efforts to position their countries as the Muslim world’s beacons of an autocratic notion of moderate Islam have done little to […]

KAOHSIUNG, TAIWAN – Media OutReach – 7 January 2022 – The world’s second-largest international semiconductor convention, “SEMICON TAIWAN 2021,” was held at the Taipei Nangang Exhibition Hall. The 3-day exhibition ended today (December 30). Over 600 enterprises participated in the event, which attracted more than 40 thousand visitors. The Economic Development Bureau of Kaohsiung City Government hosted the “Invest Kaohsiung Pavilion,” which was the first-ever local government participation. With the […]

The free virtual event will unveil new strategies and solutions for sellers in Singapore alongside a Meet-the-Sellers showcase  A first-of-its kind in Amazon Singapore, the “Amazon Small Business Awards 2022” will recognise brands that have expanded globally, grown tremendously, and impacted their communities SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 6 January 2022 – (NASDAQ:AMZN) – The annual Amazon Singapore Seller Summit 2022 returns for its second edition with new programs and tools […]

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A brand-new menu of 7-SELECT ready-to-eat delights from around the world plus some fan favourites are landing at 7-Eleven to start your year with a bang! Whether you want tasty treats to celebrate or lighter bites for those sticking to healthy new year resolutions, 7-Eleven’s got you covered! SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 5 January 2022 – It’s often said that the New Year is a good […]

Dubai’s general budget for the fiscal cycle of 2022-2024, with a total expenditure of AED181 billion supports Dubai’s efforts to stimulate the macroeconomy and the objectives of the Dubai Strategic Plan 2030. The new general budget reflects the emirate’s determination to accelerate post-pandemic economic recovery and achieve the leadership’s broader goals to stimulate entrepreneurship, enhance society’s happiness and consolidate Dubai’s position as a land of opportunities and […]

First-Ever of Its Kind – Three Patented Technologies for Comfort and Support Creating a Weightless Deep Sleep Best-in-class Quality – Soft Gold Alpaca Fleece Crafted by Century-old Skills Extraordinarily Durable – Tested for 8000 Hours, up to 5000 Uses, in Accordance with International Standard Testing HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 20 December 2021 – Have you ever felt like you were sleeping on cloud nine? Is a staycation […]

Arabian Post Staff GCC policymakers must navigate a challenging and uncertain landscape as the pandemic continues to cloud the global outlook and  countries are in different phases of recovery, with varied growth prospects and policy space, IMF said in an assessment of the GCC economies. The Fund noted that GCC policymakers moved quickly to mitigate the health and economic impacts of twin COVID-19 and oil price shocks. […]

By James M Dorsey The crown jewel of China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) increasingly looks like a powder keg that has exploded. Mass protests have for the past month swept Gwadar, a Chinese-dominated Pakistani port city 90 kilometres from the border with Iran that has long been plagued by intermittent protests and Baloch nationalist attacks on Chinese nationals and targets. Making things worse from China’s perspective, a […]

AMSTERDAM, THE NETHERLANDS – Media OutReach – 15 December 2021 – Global fintech MODIFI today announced 145m USD in debt financing with existing bank partners Silicon Valley Bank and Solarisbank. The funds will be used to address increasing demand and help more small and medium-sized enterprises trade internationally on MODIFI’s digital platform.   COVID-19 has negatively impacted SME exporters and importers, with the trade finance gap widening to 1.7 trillion USD, 15% […]

By James M Dorsey Increasingly, compliance with US sanctions against Iran could emerge as a litmus test of the United Arab Emirates’ close ties to the United States. At the sharp edge of a potential rift between the allies is a reportedly recently concluded agreement by a private UAE company to build gas-fired thermal, solar, and wind power plants with a total capacity of 300 megawatts in Iran’s hydrocarbon-rich […]

Awareness campaign for exceptional Italian fare over the party season – complete with cooking classes – presented by the European Union and producer board Centro Servizi Ortofrutticoli (CSO) HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 10 December 2021 – Flavoursome, sun-kissed fruit & vegetables headline a festive season promotion in Hong Kong themed ‘The European Art of Taste: Italian Fruit & Veg Masterpieces’. The awareness campaign by the European Union […]

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 9 December 2021 – MIPIM Asia Awards 2021 returns for another year on their 15th birthday showcasing the best of the best in real estate, proudly presenting awards to winning projects and celebrating live yesterday night with full respect to health and safety measures, at the Grand Hyatt Hong Kong.   An exciting close to the finale of the MIPIM Asia Summit, the […]

The facility will produce renewable fuels with lower carbon emissions than conventional fossil fuels by utilising local feedstock. SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 6 December 2021 – Sherdar Australia Bio Refinery Pty Ltd, an Australian-based company, today announced plans to develop a renewable diesel processing and storage facility in the country. When in full operation, the facility aims to produce 500,000 tonnes per annum of renewable fuels with lower carbon […]

By James Dorsey A cursory look at Saudi Arabia and Iran suggests that emphasizing human rights in US foreign policy may complicate relations but has little impact on regional stability or the willingness of protagonists to reduce tension and manage conflicts when it is in their interest. A post 9/11 US emphasis on human rights was not what inspired homegrown popular Arab revolts over the past decade […]

WEDEMARK, GERMANY – Media OutReach – 3 December 2021 – Audio specialist Sennheiser launches a new pair of professional headphones for mixing, editing, and mastering. The HD 400 PRO studio reference headphones are an ideal companion for creators seeking natural and precise sound reproduction to accurately assess their audio mixes. To ease long sessions, the HD 400 PRO features a comfortable and lightweight open-back design fitted with soft […]

By James M Dorsey Russia hopes to blow new life into a proposal for a multilateral security architecture in the Gulf, with the tacit approval of the Biden administration. If successful, the initiative would help stabilise the region, cement regional efforts to reduce tensions, and potentially prevent war-wracked Yemen from emerging as an Afghanistan on the southern border of Saudi Arabia and the Gulf of Aden and at the […]

By Matein Khalid Brent crude is now down 11% to 73 and West Texas Intermediate (WTI) is now down a shocking 13% at 68. President Biden may wish to remember the old Persian proverb “do not wish for anything too badly. You may just get it”. Biden had green lighted a release from the American Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) last week but oil traders actually bid up […]

By James M Dorsey It has been a good week for United Arab Emirates Crown Prince Mohammed bin Zayed. Headline-grabbing, fast-paced moves reinforce the UAE’s position as a regional power. They highlight the UAE’s willingness to chart a course that increasingly competes with Saudi Arabia, the Gulf’s regional behemoth; is at times at odds with US policy; and scoffs at assertions of human rights abuse by activists […]

Collaboration to design and build the lowest-emission LNG facility in the world SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 26 November 2021 – Woodfibre LNG has signed an Engineering, Procurement, Fabrication, and Construction (EPFC) contract with McDermott International. The EPFC contract is an important step in advancing detailed engineering and construction scheduling work in advance of Woodfibre LNG issuing a notice to proceed.   Responsibly produced natural gas is […]

Singapore’s first fully automated large-scale production line for plant-based products Introducing HAPPIEE! A New Homegrown Plant-based Range That Includes Chickiee Nuggets, Chickiee Popcorn and Fishiee Patties and Fishiee sticks SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 26 November 2021 – Growthwell Foods, a leading manufacturer of plant-based alternatives for meat and seafood for the Southeast Asian market, has launched its Innovation, R&D and Manufacturing Centre at JTC Foodhub Senoko. The centre features […]

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