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Son Ye-jin Of Spackman Media Group, An Associated Company Of Spackman Entertainment Group, To Star In JTBC’s New Drama, 39

Son Ye-jin of Spackman Media Group, who starred in highly popular romance drama CRASH LANDING ON YOU (2020), to headline in JTBC’s new drama, 39 Directed by Kim Sang-ho of RUN ON (2020) and written by Yoo Young-ah of ENCOUNTER (2018) & KIM JI YOUNG, BORN IN 1982, 39 will start filming in August 2021 SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 30 June 2021 – Spackman Entertainment Group […]

AXA offers free personal accident protection coverage up to HKD600,000 to support local tourism and encourage citizens to get vaccinated

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 30 June 2021 – AXA Hong Kong (“AXA”) announces the launch of AXA “Support Local Tourism” Programme (“Programme”). From 1 July to 31 December 2021, Hong Kong citizens aged between 6 months to 85 years old who have joined any registered local group tours organised by a licensed travel agent[1], and have received at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccine […]

Suncity voted as Number 1 in Gaming & Lodging Sector in the Institutional Investor 2021 All-Asia Executive Rankings

Suncity Achieved All-Star Status, Also Named as the “Most Honored Company” HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 30 June 2021 – Suncity Group Holdings Limited (“Suncity“, Hong Kong Stock Exchange code: 1383, or the “Group“) together with its subsidiary, Summit Ascent Holdings Limited (“Summit Ascent“, Hong Kong Stock Exchange code: 102), are pleased to announce the exciting news that Suncity and Summit Ascent are named in […]

Kenanga Investors Relaunches Funds with Global Focus

The Kenanga Global Growth Fund and Kenanga Global Islamic Fund will offer investors global exposure and greater diversification following reintroduction. KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach – 29 June 2021 – Kenanga Investors Berhad (“Kenanga Investors“) announced the relaunch of two of its unit trust funds, the Kenanga Global Growth Fund (“KGGF“, formerly Kenanga Resource Equity Fund) and Kenanga Global Islamic Fund (“KGIF“, formerly Kenanga Islamic Fund) […]

Manouvring Jerusalem’s future

By James M. Dorsey US President Joe Biden may have little appetite for Israeli-Palestinian peacemaking but seems determined to prevent some third parties from exploiting the regional stalemate to their advantage. That seems to be one message contained in ensuring that King Abdullah of Jordan will be the first Arab leader to visit the White House since Mr. Biden took office. The message takes on added significance with the […]

From Creating a Zero Hunger Future, To Reimagining Health and Wellbeing with AI

Students’ Unlimited Creativity Unveiled in ‘Master Code’ Award and Kick-off Ceremonies HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 28 June 2021 – Since 2016, Hong Kong Education City (EdCity) and Microsoft have co-organised the annual Master Code Competition. The award ceremony of ‘Master Code 2020: Create a Zero Hunger Future with AI’ was held on June 25. The organisers have also announced that the theme of ‘Master […]

YesAsia to raise up to HK$131.7 million by offering 39,540,000 Shares at HK$3.00-HK$3.33 each

Strives to be the “go-to” E-commerce gateway for Asian products with customers worldwide HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 28 June 2021 – YesAsia Holdings Limited (“YesAsia” or the “Company“; together with subsidiaries, the “Group“; SEHK stock code: 2209), a Hong Kong-headquartered E-commerce platform operator engaging in the procurement and sale of Asian fashion and lifestyle, beauty and entertainment products to customers around the world, has […]

Forging a future with rather than against Iran

James M Dorsey The rise of hardline President-elect Ebrahim Raisi has prompted someanalysts to counterintuitively suggest that it could pave the way for reduced regional tensions and potential talks on a rejiggered Middle Eastern security architecture but getting from A to B is likely to prove easier said than done. Hopes that a hardline endorsement of a return to the 2015 international agreement that curbed Iran’s nuclear program will […]

SunMirror AG strengthens its Management Team with Simon Griffiths

Former Barrick Gold Chief Geochemist will join SunMirror 1st July 2021 ZUG, Switzerland – EQS Newswire – 24 June 2021 – SunMirror AG (“SunMirror”; XETRA Vienna: ROR1; ISIN CH0396131929), the mining and exploration firm specializing in raw materials such as gold, lithium and other metals and minerals, is strengthening its management team to include Simon Griffiths who will join the company on 1st July 2021. Simon Griffiths […]

Prime Day delivered the two biggest days ever for small businesses on Amazon.sg and big savings for Prime members

17,000 small businesses participated in Amazon.sg’s Prime Day this year Top categories that members shopped and saved on included PC, grocery and health & personal care, with best-selling items including SongHe Thai Fragrant Rice, Sukin Botanical Body Wash and Razer Basilisk x Hyperspeed Wireless Gaming Mouse More than 250 million items were purchased by Prime members worldwide SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 24 June 2021 – (NASDAQ: […]

China Dongxiang Announces Annual Results FY2020/2021　Revenue Increases by 27.8% to RMB1,970 Million

Direct Franchised Reform Bears Fruit Overall Business Achieved Healthy and Stable Development Results Highlights (RMB million) For the twelve months ended 31 March FY2021 FY2020 Change Revenue 1,970 1,541 +27.8% Gross profit (before reversal of/ provision for impairment of inventories) 1,292 1,023 +26.3% Gross profit margin (before reversal of/ provision for impairment of inventories) 65.6% 66.4% -0.8ppt Operating profit 2,070 530 +290.6% Operating profit excluding gains of […]

The Wild Rift SEA Icon Series – Summer Super Cup is poised for a legendary finish, featuring 16 teams from eight different regions

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 23 June 2021 – The 2021 Southeast Asia (SEA) Icon Series, organized by Riot Games, is set to conclude with its first regional championship of the year – the Summer Super Cup. Throughout the tournament circuit, teams have been competing in League of Legends: Wild Rift, the mobile version of the popular multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA) game that has […]

Hong Kong’s data center stands firmly in the market

Ranks the third most attractive data center location in APAC Land supply increase through HSITP in the Lok Ma Chau Loop advisable Pandemic and geopolitical tension exert little impact on the market position of Hong Kong’s data center. Hong Kong advances to the third most attractive data center location in Asia Pacific this year Shorten the time gap between power capacity expansion work and data center delivery, […]

Lenovo Reveals New ThinkEdge Portfolio of Embedded Computers

New ThinkEdge SE30 and SE50 enable digital transformation at the edge for healthcare, retail, manufacturing and all data-dependent industries HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 22 June 2021 – Lenovo™ announced today its all new portfolio of embedded computers for the edge. Building from the existing edge portfolio from Lenovo, the ThinkEdge devices – the new ThinkEdge SE30 and ThinkEdge SE50 – are small, rugged, and […]

UK Holmes: London Property Market 2021 Mid-Year Review

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 22 June 2021 – With the UK experiencing the worst health crisis in a century and the greatest economic contraction in 300 years, it was astounding to many that the Office for National Statistics (ONS) reported that national house prices climbed 7.8% by the end of 2020. Heading into 2021, other factors have come to stir the market, including the […]

Dubai Summer Is Already In! Here’s How You Can Find A Perfect AC!

As the summers have already arrived and are now heading towards the peak, everybody somehow is going through the same thought process; how to get rid of the upcoming harsh temperatures? The ones who have already installed the cooling appliances are still at some peace as compared to those who are yet to begin the preparation. There’s nothing to be scared of even if you haven’t done […]

Take Control of The Company’s Digital Transformation – Register for The Digital Transformation Forum 2021 (#DTF2021)

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA – Media OutReach – 21 June 2021 – The Digital Transformation Forum 2021 – The business landscape has changed, and it will only continue to do so. In this time of technological disruption, it is an undeniable fact that organisations must gear up towards being equipped with the necessary digital and management skills to adapt and innovate. The virtual DTF 2021 congress is aimed […]

Easy Health plans to introduce five new Eco-friendly packaging technologies

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 18 June 2021 – The concept of environmental protection has attracted more and more public attention. As a result, Easy Health packaging company has focused on developing green packaging designs in recent years. Easy Health is planning to introduce five product packaging technologies that can change the landscape of the industry. 1. Water-soluble packaging This kind of packaging is made […]

Pakistan, Quo Vadis?

James M. Dorsey Pakistan’s place in a new world order is anybody’s guess. Recent policy moves suggest options that run the gamut from a state that emphasizes religion above all else to a country that forges a more balanced relationship with China and the United States. The options need not be mutually exclusive but a populous, nuclear-armed country whose education system is partially anchored in rote learning […]

Saudi Arabia dominates slow MENA IPO market in Q1

DUBAI: Saudi Arabian companies accounted for two of the three initial public offerings in the Middle East and North Africa region during the first quarter of 2021, representing 96 percent of the

Iran signals membership of China’s Shanghai Cooperation Organisation

James M. Dorsey Eager to enhance its negotiating leverage with the United States and Europe, Iran is projecting imminent membership of the China-led Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) in much the same way it pushed the signing of a much-touted 25-year cooperation agreement with the People’s Republic that has yet to have any real legs. Converting Iran’s SCO observer status into full membership is likely to be a […]

Cushman & Wakefield and China Real Estate Association Release 2020 Asia REIT Market Report

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 15 June 2021 – Cushman & Wakefield, a leading global real estate services firm, released the 2020 Asia REIT Market Report today at the 9th China Real Estate Finance Forum, in conjunction with the China Real Estate Association (CREA). The report presents a REITs market overview for major Asia countries and regions, together with an analysis of properties in mainland […]

Rising Korean Star Wi Ha-joon Of MSteam, Wholly-Owned By Spackman Entertainment Group’s Associated Company, Spackman Media Group, Stars In Korean Crime Thriller Film, MIDNIGHT, To Be Screened On Korean Theatres And Online On 30 June 2021

Trailer of Korean crime thriller, MIDNIGHT, headlined by Wi Ha-joon of MSteam, released SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 14 June 2021 – Spackman Entertainment Group Limited (“Spackman Entertainment Group” or the “Company” and together with its subsidiaries, the “Group“), one of Korea’s leading entertainment production groups, wishes to announce that up-and-coming actor Wi Ha-joon of MSteam Entertainment Co., Ltd. (“MSteam“), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Group’s associated […]

Saudi bid to replace UAE, Qatar as Gulf hub

Dr. James M. Dorsey Saudi Arabia has stepped up efforts to outflank the United Arab Emirates and Qatar as the Gulf’s commercial, cultural, and/or geostrategic hub. The kingdom has recently expanded its challenge to the smaller Gulf states by seeking to position Saudi Arabia as the region’s foremost sport destination once Qatar has had its moment in the sun with the 2022 World Cup as well as […]