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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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UAE condemns terrorist attacks by Israeli settlers on numerous villages in Palestinian territories

KBTG establishes its third IT base in Vietnam, seeking additional personnel to strengthen its workforce in support of KBank’s Regional Digital Expansion strategy, gearing up for becoming the best tech company in the region

BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach – 23 June 2023 – KASIKORN Business-Technology Group (KBTG) has established KBTG Vietnam – its third stronghold in the Asian region, aiming to recruit IT talent for market expansion in Vietnam and other countries within AEC+3 in the drive to support KASIKORNBANK’s Regional Digital Expansion strategy. The company expects to attract more than 500 workers within the next three years in order […]

Topcast Appoints Wolfgang Tatzer as New CEO

• Wolfgang Tsatzer appointed as CEO, following recent leadership transition • Wolfgang Tatzer joins with more than 30 years’ experience in aviation, most recently as President of Telair International HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 23 June 2023 – Topcast, a world-leading aircraft parts distributor and MRO (maintenance, repair and overhaul) service provider, today announced that Wolfgang Tatzer has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer. Wolfgang […]

Slovenian embassy celebrates National Day

ABU DHABI, 20th June, 2023 (WAM) — Natalia Al Mansour, Ambassador of the Republic of Slovenia to UA

Technology Investment to Fast Track Global Enterprise Growth in Next 12 Months According to Expereo

Research reveals 4 in 10 APAC CIOs view global connectivity as critical to growth, while 32% believe global growth ambitions are constrained by legacy systems SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 20 June 2023 – New research of global CIOs launched today from Expereo reveals that large global enterprises are moving ‘Faster to the Future’ with an increased focus on technology investment to fuel growth through global expansion. […]

DBS survey: 93% of Hong Kong SMEs acknowledge the importance of digitalisation but 57% see funding as a major challenge

Mil Mill voted top SME of DBS BusinessClass Reborn Exhibition HONG KONG SAR – Media Outreach – 20 June 2023 – DBS Hong Kong’s new survey with the city’s small and medium enterprises (SMEs) reveals 93% of the community believes digitalisation is important to business growth; however, 57% of those surveyed see funding as their biggest challenge when trying to digitalise their businesses. The survey provides insights […]

UAE condemns Israeli attacks on Jenin and its camp

Heritage irreplaceable source of creativity in literature: Emirati, Korean writers

SEOUL, 19th June, 2023 (WAM) — Researchers, academics, and media professionals from the UAE and K

Sharjah Publishing City attracts major publishers at Seoul International Book Fair 2023

SEOUL, 19th June, 2023 (WAM) — Sharjah Publishing City (SPC) has concluded a successful participati

Flynas orders 30 Airbus A320neos

Arabian Post Staff Flynas, the Saudi air carrier and a leading low-cost airline in the Middle East, has firmed up an order with Airbus for 30 new A320neo Family aircraft, taking the airline’s total order with Airbus to 120 A320neo aircraft, including 10 A321XLRs. The agreement was signed at the Paris Airshow by Bandar Almohanna, flynas Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director and Christian Scherer, Airbus Chief […]

Kerry Logistics Network Launches Global LCL Solutions

From Asia to Multiple Destinations Worldwide HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 19 June 2023 – Kerry Logistics Network Limited (‘Kerry Logistics Network’, ‘KLN’; Stock Code 0636.HK) announces the launch of a global less-than-container load (LCL) programme to offer weekly direct LCL services from key Asian gateways to multiple country destinations across the globe. The new offerings will leverage on KLN’s solid presence and extensive ground […]

Okta Introduces Okta Device Access to Help Organizations Mature their Zero Trust Strategy

New product extends Okta’s trusted access management capabilities to the point of device login, empowering employees to work safely from anywhere SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 19 June 2023 – Okta, Inc. (NASDAQ: OKTA), the leading independent identity provider, today announced Okta Device Access, a new product that enables organizations to extend Okta’s Identity and Access Management (IAM) capabilities to secure access to corporate devices for a […]

Sharjah, Seoul unite in voyage through centuries of history

Traveloka Joins UNWTO to Boost Sustainable Tourism Efforts

Traveloka is the only travel platform in Southeast Asia with UNWTO membership, charting a path for the tourism industry’s recovery SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 15 June 2023 – Traveloka has officially joined the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) as an affiliate member, marking another milestone as Southeast Asia’s leading travel platform. This prestigious membership is recognition for the company’s commitment to develop the region’s tourism […]

First Edition of the Hang Lung Future Women Leaders Program Concludes with Students from the Mainland and Hong Kong Engaged in Exchange and Interaction to Co-create a Sustainable Future

Outstanding students will soon participate in internships to enhance their workplace competitiveness SHANGHAI, CHINA – Media OutReach – 14 June 2023 – Today, Hang Lung Properties (SEHK stock code: 00101) (“the Company” or “Hang Lung”) held a graduation ceremony to mark the successful completion of the inaugural Hang Lung Future Women Leaders Program. The Program was organized in partnership with the Xuhui District Women’s Federation, the Jing’an […]

Sultan bin Ahmed honours UoS’s medicine graduates

SHARJAH, 17th June, 2023 (WAM) – H.H. Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of