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APAC sustainability experts cite legislation, business action as top developments driving the sustainability agenda: ERM-GlobeScan survey

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 13 June 2023 – The latest research from GlobeScan and the SustainAbility Institute by ERM finds that sustainability leadership increasingly requires going beyond compliance towards developing innovative business models with sustainability at their core. Legislative actions, standardisation of sustainability-related disclosures, the COP15 biodiversity framework and business actions are also recognised as pivotal sustainability developments over the last 12 months. The GlobeScan / […]

Air Arabia launches new City Check-in facility in Sharjah

Saudi Crown Prince’s Bid To Piggyride Ronaldo Popularity

By James M Dorsey Since arriving in Saudi Arabia five months ago, soccer superstar Ronaldo has scored 14 goals in 16 games for his new club, Al Nassr. Yet, more was needed for Al Nassr to win the Saudi championship or advance in the Saudi Cup. Even so, Ronaldo’s presence has helped improve the competitive […]

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Shakhboot bin Nahyan Al Nahyan attends United States and Gulf Cooperation Council Ministerial Meeting

Kerry Logistics Network Expands Electronics After-sales Services to Add Value to the Consumer Experience

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 6 June 2023 – Kerry Logistics Network Limited (‘Kerry Logistics Network’, ‘KLN’; Stock Code 0636.HK) has expanded its after-sales services to the electronics and technology supply chain to meet rising consumer expectations and the high-precision and reliability requirements of a global technology and smart consumer electronics brand. The after-sales services encompass end-to-end delivery from repair, software upgrade and hardware replacement […]

Global economic uncertainty triggers risk aversion , Rare Trader’s Professional training helps investors deploy correctly

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 7 June 2023 – As the banking crisis in the US intensifies in recent months, gold has become a popular investment choice in East Asia. Rare Trader, a veteran investment education provider, has been working hard to revolutionize this misconception and has decided to launch a new online investment training course in the second half of 2023, in the hope […]

China, GCC free trade agreement ‘soon’

Arabian Post Staff A Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between China and GCC could be a game changer to boost the region and galvanise Middle Eastern economic transformation, according to a former Lebanese minister. Although the deal is yet to be signed, there is a strong indication it will be finalised after China’s Foreign Minister Qin Gang requested for it to be done “as soon as possible” following […]

Saudi role as swing producer reinforced

Matein Khalid My muse is the Kingdom tonight – not the kingdom of heaven but the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Prince Abdulaziz reinforced Saudi Arabia’s role as the swing producer of OPEC+ at Vienna with a voluntary 1MBD output cut and his energy diplomacy gave UAE a 200,000 barrel a day quota increase. The impact on oil prices has not been dramatic as Brent is now $77 […]

ZHO signs Mou with Russia’s Ural Federal University

ZHO, UrFU sign partnership MoU on cooperation in AI, collaborate in designing educational programmes

Rare Trader creates professional training to dispel myths Gold investment may become a new market trend for safe-haven

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 5 June 2023 – As the banking crisis in the US intensifies in recent months, gold has become a popular investment choice in East Asia. Rare Trader, a veteran investment education provider, has been working hard to revolutionize this misconception and has decided to launch a new online investment training course in the second half of 2023, in the hope […]

BKH-ICD Showcases Upcoming New Inland Port to Boost Trade between Thailand and Malaysia

HAT YAI, THAILAND- Media OutReach – 1 June 2023 – BKH-ICD hosted an event in Hatyai with leading shipping lines and major forwarding players from South Thailand to introduce and provide progress updates on the upcoming new inland port at Bukit Kayu Hitam, Kedah. The event was also attended by Consul-General of Thailand in Penang Mr. Raschada Jiwalai, Director of Sadao Customs House Mr. Phadermdach Mungkung and […]

Sharjah Media City partners with ‘Smartt. Studio’ to support global e-commerce

SHARJAH, 1st June, 2023 (WAM) — Sharjah Media City (Shams) and Smartt. Studio have joined forces in

Get Ready for the Summer’s Hottest Sale With iShopChangi

Get the holidays off to a flying start this June as iShopChangi ushers in the summer with irresistible deals to indulge in. Enjoy over 60% off in sitewide discounts, on top of the hottest deals from your favourite brands this GSS! SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 1 June 2023 – From 1 June to 31 July 2023, gear up for the shopping event of the year with […]

UAE Government launches AI-powered chatbot platform ’U-Ask’

DUBAI, 30th May, 2023 (WAM) — The “U-Ask” platform, a unified AI-powered chatbot for government ser

Ahmed bin Mohammed visits the Al-Futtaim Group’s headquarters

DUBAI, 29th May, 2023 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Second Deputy R

Hong Kong Life Announces the Sponsorship of a Local Movie, “Everyphone Everywhere”

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 29 May 2023 – Hong Kong Life announces the sponsorship of a local movie, “Everyphone Everywhere” (“the movie”). The movie is directed by Amos WHY, the director of the movie “Far Far Away”, which won a lot of praise last year. The movie was also screened at the 25th Far East Film Festival in Udine, Italy. The production team acts […]

UAE’s International Initiative of Law Enforcement for Climate garners international acclaim

ABU DHABI, 28th May, 2023 (WAM) — The UAE’s International Initiative of Law Enforcement for Cli

Culture Wars Bubble Below The Surface Across Arab Region

By James M Dorsey Religious conservatives and nationalists in the Muslim world and beyond have the wind in their sails. So do Arab autocrats, even if they increasingly cloak themselves in nationalism rather than religious conservatism. Last week’s first election round in Turkey saw conservatives and ultra-nationalists win control of parliament. At the same time, […]

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New Research Finds that APAC Consumers Expect both Security and Ease-of-Use when Interacting with Brands Online

An Okta survey of nearly 5,000 consumers in Asia Pacific discovers that many are frustrated with traditional password logins, and would prefer passwordless, social login or biometric options SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 26 May 2023 – Launched today, new research from Okta, the leading independent identity provider, reveals that when interacting and transacting with brands online, Asia Pacific consumers want both assurance that their private data […]

Canopy Sands Development Presents Bay of Lights at Annual Investment Meeting 2023: A Step Towards Becoming Cambodia’s Next Financial Hub

ABU DHABI, UAE – Media OutReach – 26 May 2023 – Canopy Sands Development, the master developer of the largest coastal city in Cambodia, recently showcased its 934-hectare development, the Bay of Lights, at the Annual Investment Meeting (AIM) 2023 Congress in Abu Dhabi. The AIM Congress is a global platform that attracts over 10,000 participants, including prominent investors, business professionals from 175 countries, and more than […]

Integrated Development The Reserve Residences by Far East Organization and Sino Group launches on 27 May 2023

Prices start from $2,300psf and S$1.11 million for a 1-bedroom apartment Sales gallery has received about 15,500 visitors since the preview commenced on 12 May 2023 732-unit residence is part of Bukit Timah’s first mixed-use integrated development with a transport hub with direct access to Beauty World MRT Station SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 25 May 2023 – Far East Organization (远东机构), together with its joint venture […]

XSGD expands multichain ecosystem with support on Hedera

XSGD is the first Southeast Asian fiat-backed stablecoin to launch on Hedera’s carbon negative network SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 24 May 2023 – StraitsX, the Southeast Asia-based digital asset payment infrastructure, announced support for the StraitsX Singapore Dollar (XSGD) on the Hedera network. Since its launch in October 2020, XSGD has gained rapid adoption, surpassing over 7 billion XSGD in on-chain transactions, making it one of […]

Atome partners with Amazon to offer deferred payment option during checkout in Singapore

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 24 May 2023 – Atome, Southeast Asia’s leading buy-now-pay-later (BNPL) platform, has today announced that its flexible buy now pay later payment option is now available for Amazon customers in Singapore during checkout. Amazon and Atome partnership Singapore This is Amazon’s first buy now pay later partnership of its kind in Southeast Asia. Amazon.sg customers can now pay using Atome’s pay-in-three, zero […]

MIMS celebrates 60 years of empowering healthcare communities

“Pioneering spirit” since 1963 continues with new markets, new app/website, new insights and more for 2023 and beyond SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 24 May 2023 – MIMS Pte Ltd, Asia’s largest multi-channel provider of drug information, medical communications, events management, and marketing services, celebrates its 60th anniversary this year. In September 1963, the company’s first medical information journal was published in Australia as “Monthly Index of […]