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By Sankar Ray The Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan Niazi’s visit to the Russian Federation has resulted in a damp squib, if not a ‘diplomatic disaster’. To call it just ill-timed because of Russian invasion of Ukraine is to hide the frustration beneath. True, President Vladimir Putin had little time when Russia’s hell-bent desire to […]

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By James M Dorsey Russian President Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine and the international condemnation it generated contains key lessons for policymakers. They are lessons that should have been learned in past global crises but weren’t. However, the Ukraine crisis offers an opportunity to correct that mistake. A first lesson is that failure to firmly […]

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The company marks this significant milestone as the region’s lifestyle superapp; announces first-ever brand ambassador for Singapore SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 28 February 2022 – Traveloka, Southeast Asia’s lifestyle superapp, celebrates its 10th Anniversary today, a significant milestone in the company’s growth and expansion across Southeast Asia. With a keen understanding of consumer lifestyle behavior and preferences, Traveloka has, in the last 24 months, completed its […]

Heidelberg Pharma grants Huadong exclusive license to develop and commercialize HDP-101 and HDP-103 in Asia[1] (excluding Japan), plus exclusive opt-in rights for two more pipeline candidates, with a total deal value of up to USD 930 million (EUR 825 million) Huadong will also participate in a rights issue and acquire a percentage of current shareholdings from existing shareholders including dievini[2], totaling EUR 105 million Huadong to become […]

By James M Dorsey Israel and Gulf states struggle not to fall off the tightrope they walk as a Russian attack on Ukraine makes hedging bets increasingly tricky. Unlike Israel, the Gulf states may feel that they have more flexibility than the Jewish state that depends on the United States for its regional military superiority and political support in an international community critical of its 54-year-long occupation […]

By Anjan Roy As Russian military moves into Ukraine, our familiar world vanishes. The world order returns to the point when Winston Churchill had said “an iron curtain” was falling across Europe. The single step of a Russian soldier in Ukraine brings back the Cold War dispensation in international affairs. To be sure, the Russian […]

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By Krishna Jha On February 21, 2022 the rate of unemployment was going up to 7.89 which is biggest jump in the second month of this year, according to CMIE. However, this is just statistics, the reality is much grimmer and ruthless. Almost all the young people, not to mention those post youth, are facing […]

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By K Raveendran With the Russian invasion of Ukraine already playing out, it is clear that the war between US and allies on one side and Russia on the other would be fought not just at the military and economic levels, as already manifested by the western sanctions, but with another strategic weapon as well: […]

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By James M Dorsey Europe is likely to shoulder the brunt of the fallout of a rapidly escalating crisis over Ukraine. Middle Eastern states could prove to be a close second. That is no truer than for Turkey and Israel, whose management of the Ukraine crisis could determine their ability to protect perceived core national […]

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Digital signages are taking the limelight away from traditional, static signages. This is undeniable as the global digital signage market growth continues to surge. According to Allied Market Research, the digital signage market, valued at USD 17.3 billion in 2018, is projected to grow to USD 32.12 billion by 2026. This indicates an estimated compound annual growth rate of 8.1% between 2019 and 2026. It’s no wonder, […]

A subcontractor not making it, a supplier failing to make a delivery, equipment breaking down, and key personnel falling ill — any of these and more can make construction slow to a crawl. Construction projects being what they are, delays lead to increased costs due to crashing and penalties or to increased exposure due to fast-tracking. Furthermore, when you use both project optimization techniques in combination, you […]

James M Dorsey Europe is likely to shoulder the brunt of the fallout of a rapidly escalating crisis over Ukraine. Middle Eastern states could prove to be a close second. That is no truer than for Turkey and Israel, whose management of the Ukraine crisis could determine their ability to protect perceived core national interests. Indeed, for NATO-member Turkey, the stakes could not be higher. Its 2,000 […]

Over 623 million ransomware attacks globally, an astounding 105% increase Ransomware volume increased 232% since 2019 U.S., U.K. ransomware climbed staggering 98% and 227%, respectively Asia saw a 121.682% increase in ransomware attack YoY India saw an increase of 981% of ransomware attacks in 2021, while Japan saw a 63.55% increase of Malware attacks compared to 2021 Log4j vulnerability exploits eclipsed 142 million in six weeks 65% […]

By James M Dorsey Food, far more than diplomatic relations with Arab states, could be turning Israel into a state rooted rather than implanted in the Middle East even if Palestinians are likely to continue to look at the Jewish state as an implant and usurper for generations to come. Israel’s conversion is as much a domestic revolution as Palestinians perceive it to be an extension of […]

DUBAI, UAE – Media OutReach – 18 February 2022 – Regarded as the first business awards that honours individuals and companies from the Middle East’s rapidly growing jewellery and gemstone trade, JWA Dubai 2022 has teamed up with an esteemed lineup of sponsors for its inaugural run. Among them are Official Partner Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC), Title Sponsors Chow Tai Fook Jewellery Group and Jawhara Jewellery, and Logistics Partner Ferrari […]

To help you get back on track after the Chinese New Year festivities, 7-Eleven is rolling out an exciting selection of budget-friendly bites. Choose from a classic Singaporean-favourite fried rice dish, an on-trend truffle burger plus other tempting items that won’t break the bank to be enjoyed on the go anytime, anywhere.   SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 18 February 2022 – Experiencing post Chinese New Year […]

As President Joe Biden walked through the doors of the Oval Office last year, high on his agenda was bringing some normalcy to the country’s increasingly contentious relations with military superpower Russia. After all, he had sought to calm nerves by touting all throughout the campaign his decades of foreign affairs experience to restore the geopolitical US-based order and deal with the many headwinds prevailing in the […]

Bjørnar Tonhaugen According to prices in the market, and numerous market observers, the world is not producing enough oil to keep up with near-term demand. Are we facing the start of a major supply crunch in the upstream world of oil like for natural gas? As global demand recovers from the pandemic, could we be near exhaustion of short-term production capacity, which means that the drop in […]

By Suraj Tiwari The pandemic has shifted the travel process, and it’s brought the airport experience to the forefront. With travel restrictions easing globally, border control authorities are likely to spend more time scrutinising travellers’ records, given the added need to review health credentials and vaccination statuses. While biometric identity management systems have helped improve this situation to some extent by enabling officials at border gates to […]

HANOI, VIETNAM – Media OutReach – 17 February 2022 – VinFast teams up with Nas Academy – the world’s first creator school for the skills of the future – to launch the ‘Go Boundless’ video challenge. The contest aims to inspire the transition to electric vehicles and accelerate the global green mobility revolution. The Go Boundless Contest consists of two rounds. In the first round, candidates are tasked […]

Expanding the regional management team based in Singapore SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 16 February 2022 – Workato, the leader in enterprise automation announced the appointment of four key senior positions, including June Lee as Vice President, Sales of Workato, Asia to bolster its leadership team as it expands its business across the region. From Left to Right: June Lee, Ankesh Sagar, Ken Ng, Koh Weng Him   Lee joins Ankesh […]

The partnership comes on the back of discussions to support micro-businesses and freelancers in Singapore to grow their brands on platforms like TikTok SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 16 February 2022 – NTUC LearningHub (NTUC LHUB), Singapore’s leading Continuing Education and Training provider, and TikTok, the leading destination for short-form mobile video, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) today to officially launch their partnership to help 1,500 micro-businesses and freelancers […]

Distinctive geometric design, clear sound, wireless subwoofers, and Bluetooth connectivity BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach – 16 February 2022 – Two of the latest Philips soundbar speaker systems, famous worldwide for their sound clarity and realism, are now available in Thailand. The Philips TAB5305 and TAB8805 offer great features like wireless subwoofers, astounding multichannel sound and Bluetooth.   Any entertainment system will be upgraded and complemented by these soundbars. They’re an […]

The comprehensive reviews of 171 wines from 27 producers include the first 95-pointer in the region, as well as strong representation in the sparkling wine and rosé categories SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 15 February 2022 – Everything in China moves quickly, and that includes its nascent modern wine industry. The inaugural China: Fine Wine 2020 report by the Robert Parker Wine Advocate team that reviewed over 100 wines was the […]

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