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Mohammed bin Rashid appoints three new members to Dubai International Chamber board

DUBAI, 9th July, 2023 (WAM) — His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, P

China, Others Grappling With Understanding Meaning Of Wagner Group Revolt

By James M Dorsey The sigh of relief in a swath of land stretching from China to Africa’s Atlantic coast was audible when Yevgeny Prigozhin, a Russian oligarch who heads the Wagner Group, a state-funded private military company, called off his mutiny against President Vladimir Putin’s military and security establishment. So were the concerns and […]

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MENA Solar Conference to focus on six innovative research areas with the participation of prominent international experts

DUBAI, 8th July, 2023 (WAM) — Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has announced that the M

Ruling BJP Gets Battle-Ready For 2024 Lok Sabha Elections

By S. Sethuraman Political turbulence in Maharashtra and ruling BJP’s military-style command to fight to hold power at all levels after 2024 Lok Sabha polls and charging all opposition and anything else on the way as corruption, characterise the national scene amid concerns for survival of Indian Democracy. The sense of pride that India ought […]

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Pump Up The Adrenaline With iShopChangi’s Mega Brands Festival — Up To 80% Off Sitewide

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 8 July 2023 – From 10 July to 31 July 2023, non-travellers can indulge in a plethora of unbeatable deals and exclusives across all categories with iShopChangi. With sitewide discounts across the board, including beauty, wines & spirits, electronic goods, and exclusives from renowned brands and more, gear up for marked down prices on all your favourites! Discover Exclusive Deals and Indulge […]

Dubai Games Fest showcases Dubai spirit

Arabian Post Staff Dubai has marked the conclusion of the Dubai Esports and Games Festival (DEF 2023) and is celebrating record visitor numbers, with more than 26,000 people visiting the five day festival. The Vox Gaming Theatre engaged gamers during the Play Beyond tournament featuring beloved influencers in a Regional Team, composed of four influential gamers from the Middle East and including the charismatic team captain AboFlah […]

Cushman & Wakefield: Hong Kong Retail Market in Gradual 1H Recovery Since Border Reopening, Office Leasing Market Yet to Stage Significant Rebound

Residential Transaction Slowdown Since May as More Buyers Turn Cautious in Rate Hike Environment Retail sentiment continues to rebound, with high street rents maintaining low-single-digit growth, vacancy rates further dropping across districts, and pharmacy sector the most active for expansion Overall Grade A office net absorption in Q2 recorded -172,700 sq ft as leasing activity is yet to rebound significantly, some tenants taking advantage of lower rents […]

GEODIS recognized as “Best Companies to Work for in Asia” for second year, and receives the “Diversity, Equity & Inclusion” Award

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 6 July 2023 – GEODIS, a global leader in the transport and logistics sector, has been recognized as one of the ‘Best Companies to Work for in Asia” by HR Asia for the Hong Kong region for the second consecutive year. The award recognizes organizations that have been identified by their employees as one of the best employers of choice. […]

China’s Earlier High Growth Rate May Not Be Sustained, But Economy’s Potential Is Huge

By Girish Linganna The claim that China’s power is peaking is not new. For decades, there have been articles and books predicting that China’s rise is about to end and that its decline—or even collapse—is imminent. However, these predictions have always been wrong. Could this time be different? Let us examine the strongest arguments on […]

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Emirates flies to Montreal daily

Arabian Post Staff Emirates has taken off to Montréal, marking the airline’s first passenger flight to Québec’s culture capital, its second gateway in Canada. Emirates flight EK243 departed with over 340 passengers, including a VIP delegation and media onboard at 0300hrs today.   The new daily service to Montréal complements Emirates’ seven weekly services to Toronto and takes the airline’s North American network to 14 destinations and […]

Vingroup and K-Sure sign MoU to accelerate business cooperation

HANOI, VIETNAM – Media OutReach – 5 July 2023 – Vingroup has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Korea Trade Insurance Corporation (K-Sure) within the Vietnam-Korea Economic Forum 2023 framework. The partnership’s objective is to enhance economic growth, foster trade collaboration, and boost the export competitiveness of both nations. As per the Memorandum of Understanding, Vingroup and K-Sure will collaborate on Vingroup’s projects with Korean partners, […]

Hamdan bin Zayed chairs Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi board meeting

Nahyan bin Zayed issues resolution to form Supreme Organising Committee for Open Masters Games Series – Abu Dhabi 2026

Indian Economy Is Showing Buoyancy Getting Confidence Of Foreign Investors

By Anjan Roy Global confidence in the India growth story is getting vindicated, as foreign portfolio investors (FPI) put their faith the Indian market by placing their money here into Indian stocks. As a result, the Indian equity market is rising to unprecedented levels. The Bombay Stock Exchange index, which is the best gauge for […]

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Citi ULTIMA Partners the MICHELIN Guide Singapore for a Second Year Running to Offer Premium Dining Experiences to its Cardmembers

Citi ULT/MA is the MICHELIN Guide Singapore’s official bank partner; Cardmembers can look forward to a series of exclusive chef-curated dinners by local MICHELIN Starred restaurants featuring top international chefs. SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 3 July 2023 – Citi ULTIMA and the MICHELIN Guide Singapore are proud to announce a renewal of their partnership as the Official Bank Partner for the MICHELIN Guide Singapore 2023. This […]

Neurum’s digital intervention achieves 95% effectiveness in boosting employees’ wellbeing

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 30 June 2023 – Neurum Health (“Neurum”), a Hong Kong-based health tech company, has unveiled research findings that demonstrate the successful improvement of employees’ well-being through digital intervention. According to the research titled “Impact of a Digital Intervention Tool for Workplace Behavior and Emotional Wellbeing on Employees’ Stress, Motivation, and Productivity*,” conducted by Neurum, the implementation of digital intervention has […]

UAE-Armenia relations are witnessing a new historical era: UAE Ambassador

YEREVAN, 30th June, 2023 (WAM) — UAE Ambassador to the Republic of Armenia Dr. Nariman Al Mulla has

DBS Hong Kong and CLP Power expand partnership with launch of “SME Low-carbon Rewards” to support SMEs’ low-carbon transition

First bank in Hong Kong to provide subsidies to SMEs for purchasing CLP renewable energy certificates HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 30 June 2023 – Environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) is increasingly important for businesses. According to a survey commissioned by DBS Bank (Hong Kong) Limited (DBS Hong Kong)[1], 70% of SMEs in Hong Kong see ESG as an important part of their business […]

Prudential teams up with Bangkok Dusit Medical Services to offer customers access to affordable high-quality breast cancer treatment

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 29 June 2023 – Prudential plc (Prudential) today announced a regional partnership with Bangkok Dusit Medical Services (BDMS) to provide its customers in Asia access to breast cancer treatment and other related services in Thailand. Through this collaboration, all insured customers of Prudential in Hong Kong, Indonesia, Vietnam, Cambodia and Myanmar can seek treatment for breast cancer with cost certainty […]

‘Bitmama’ helps central bank digital currency projects

Over the past ten years, the true believers of the cryptocurrency revolution have turned what was once considered the gallery of the financial world into a new trillion-dollar asset class. Now they are ready to receive congratulations counting their digital coins. At the same time, even among entrepreneurs, not everyone has a clear idea of what cryptocurrency is and how to work with it. This is how […]

Finture introduces cross-border financial solutions to enhance convenience of Hong Kong travelers and foreign domestic workers

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 27 June 2023 – YUP, the credit payment platform created by Singaporean startup Finture, introduces a range of innovative financial products for Southeast Asia in Hong Kong. These products facilitate the financial needs of Hong Kong residents and foreign domestic workers, who frequently travel to Southeast Asian countries, as well as respond to China’s Belt and Road Initiative. During the […]

International Security Alliance seizes over $750 worth of drugs, arrests 597 suspects

ABU DHABI, 26th June, 2023 (WAM) — A global operation by the International Security Alliance (ISA),

CÉ LA VI Singapore’s Sky High Brunch Returns: Free-Flow Alcohol & Food Meets Endless Party Fun

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 26 May 2023 – Raise a toast to the comeback of Singapore’s most luxurious midday rendezvous, Sky High Brunch at CÉ LA VI Singapore on 15th July, Saturday. From 12pm to 4pm, sip on 4-hours of free-flow alcohol like champagne, beers, wines or spirits and dance to the beats by DJs, Ramesh and Stephen Day. With experienced MC, SWTLKR livening up the […]

Modi’s U.S. Visit Spotlights America’s Policy Choices

By James M Dorsey Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s four-day red carpet visit to the United States constitutes a microcosm of what a 21st-world order century will likely look like. The visit spotlights the adjustments the United States faces in transitioning from a US-dominated unipolar world to a multipolar world populated by three major powers – […]

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