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Razer Merchant Services is the first Merchant Acquirer to enable PayNet’s Real-Time Retail Payments Platform (RPP) full suite of payment methods to its merchants to accept domestic and cross-border QR payments. SHAH ALAM, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach – 28 December 2021 – Razer Merchant Services (RMS), the B2B arm of Razer Fintech, today announces it has become the first Merchant Acquirer to enable all three channels for PayNet’s Real-time […]

By James M Dorsey Long banned, Christmas has finally, at least tacitly, arrived in Saudi Arabia; just don’t use the name in marketing or be ostentatious about your tree. Coffeeshops serving beverages in red cups with snowflakes on them are ok. So is the sale of soap bars named ‘Tis the Season and Vanilla Bean Noel. Christmas trees that sell at up to US$3,000 a piece are slightly […]

Dual microphone hybrid active noise canceling lets you hear perfectly in noisy environments TAIPEI, TAIWAN – Media OutReach – 24 December 2021 – Philips TAT5556 In-ear True Wireless Headphones are now available for pre-order in Taiwan, at a special introductory price. These stylish, comfortable, durable headphones provide outstanding sound for music and calls, thanks to advanced active noise canceling technology. They’re available in both black and white, with […]

Media OutReach Newswire strengthens Asian companies’ press releases distribution across the Asia Pacific and globally through the AFP network HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 23 December 2021 – Media OutReach and Agence France-Presse (AFP) have entered into a news content partnership where Media OutReach’s client press releases will be distributed to all AFP’s newsrooms editors and journalists, including corporate and media subscribers, across APAC and globally.   […]

DUBAI, UAE – Media OutReach – 23 December 2021 – Vietnamese Film Week at EXPO 2020 Dubai is set to showcase Viet Nam’s unique culture and landscapes to international audiences in a not-to-be-missed, week-long event from Dec. 30, 2021, to Jan. 5, 2022. Vietnamese Film Week at EXPO 2020 Dubai will screen seven internationally acclaimed Vietnamese movies produced within the past five years Viet Nam’s first major […]

DUBAI, UAE – Media OutReach – 23 December 2021 – On December 30, Viet Nam will take center stage in Dubai with a vast array of activities to mark Viet Nam National Day at EXPO 2020, including a grand fashion show, a country business briefing, and Vietnamese film week. Viet Nam National Day at EXPO 2020 Dubai will take place on Dec 30, 2021 The most anticipated day for […]

Peru’s Export and Tourism Promotion Agency (PROMPERÚ) is promoting chia, quinoa and cranberries on the Vietnamese e-commerce platform Chopp Peru is promoting table grapes in AEON and Central Retail supermarkets during December  HO CHI MINH CITY, VIETNAM – Media OutReach – 23 December 2021 – Peru is continuing its strategic plan to consolidate its exports in Asian markets such as Vietnam, where its food exports grew by […]

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A Clear Agenda Towards Sustainability Leadership HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 22 December 2021 – Following the announcement of our 2030 Sustainability Goals and Targets in December 2020, Hang Lung Group Limited (Stock Code: 00010) and Hang Lung Properties (Stock Code: 00101), collectively, “the Companies” or “Hang Lung”, have now taken another big step forward by establishing 25 targets to be achieved by the end of 2025 (“25 […]

SINGAPORE – EQS Newswire – 22 December 2021 – LianLian Global, a leading cross-border payments company, helps world-class retailers such as Amazon, Fnac and Kaufland quickly and securely process payments. This year when they were looking for a 3DS server provider, they found the perfect match in Netcetera, an international market leader in payment security software. Together they are ensuring the security of global online transactions.  As LianLian Global look to […]

MACAU SAR – Media OutReach – 22 December 2021 – Melco Resorts & Entertainment, a leading global developer, owner and operator of integrated resort facilities, announced today that it has entered into a strategic partnership with Marriott International to bring the W Hotels Worldwide brand to Studio City Phase 2, the thrilling new cinematically-themed entertainment and leisure destination in Macau.   W Macau – Studio City illustrations: W Macau […]

By Dr. Nir Boms The new sounds of “tolerance, peace and prosperity” that come from the Gulf are often treated with suspicion –  a cliche aimed at obfuscating the newfound autocratie in the region.  However, while slogans might be cheap – actual changes made on the ground should be noted.  The United Arab Emirates moral education curriculum reform is telling of the vision that the country’s leaders […]

Arabian Post Staff CARS24, India’s e-commerce platform for pre-owned vehicles, announced the closing of a $400 million round of funding, including a $300 million Series G equity round alongside $100 million debt from diversified financial institutions. This is CARS24’s third round of fund raising in over a year and values the used cars e-commerce player at $3.3 billion, about double the valuation from its previous round in […]

By James M Dorsey Footballers with diametrically opposed views on homosexuality and alcohol consumption have sparked heated controversy about Islamic mores and human and workers’ rights in Qatar’s final stretch in the run-up for next year’s FIFA World Cup. Two things stand out in the controversy beyond the specific arguments put forward by opposing camps. First, some fault lines cut across community lines rather than pit one […]

LONDON, UK – Media OutReach – 17 December 2021 – Prominently positioned at the forefront of Southbank Place, with sweeping views of the Houses of Parliament, London Eye and across the River Thames onto the City of London, is The Penthouse at Belvedere Gardens, a spectacular four-bedroom apartment. Belvedere Gardens Penthouse Reception Belvedere Gardens Penthouse Terrace Just released onto the market for £17.5 million, The Penthouse at Belvedere Gardens, which has […]

By: Marc Meyer, CCO at Transmetrics The MENA region has seen a paradigm shift when it comes to online shopping and its delivery network—and the supply chain is now being asked to rise to the occasion. According to Christine Harb from the Global Brand Council at Visa, about 80% of consumers in the UAE have changed their spending habits and shifted towards online purchasing. MENA has seen […]

By James M Dorsey The crown jewel of China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) increasingly looks like a powder keg that has exploded. Mass protests have for the past month swept Gwadar, a Chinese-dominated Pakistani port city 90 kilometres from the border with Iran that has long been plagued by intermittent protests and Baloch nationalist attacks on Chinese nationals and targets. Making things worse from China’s perspective, a […]

Themed art experiences expected to open in 2023 will showcase the fan-favorite franchises in ways never seen, heard, or felt before SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 16 December 2021 – Cityneon Holdings is thrilled to announce an exciting partnership with Warner Bros. Themed Entertainment to produce two brand-new, unique global touring themed art experiences inspired by DC and the Wizarding World, slated to launch in 2023.   Audiences around the […]

Arabian Post Staff The four-and-a-half day working week is another twist in the UAE’s drive to attract business and investment in the Gulf Cooporation Council (GCC). according to a GlobalData analysis. It points out how the weekend switch is the latest in a string of measures that have enhanced the competitiveness of Abu Dhabi and Dubai as regional centers, as it puts them on the same working […]

By James M Dorsey Increasingly, compliance with US sanctions against Iran could emerge as a litmus test of the United Arab Emirates’ close ties to the United States. At the sharp edge of a potential rift between the allies is a reportedly recently concluded agreement by a private UAE company to build gas-fired thermal, solar, and wind power plants with a total capacity of 300 megawatts in Iran’s hydrocarbon-rich […]

Over half of employees (53%) say that they experience ‘online fatigue’ when it comes to workplace upskilling during COVID-19. To overcome challenges posed by remote workplace arrangements, employers are seeking to ‘change the training approach to adapt to remote learning’ (voted by 50%), ‘try out more innovative methods of training’ (voted by 47%) and ‘adapt new technology platforms’ (voted by 39%). Over two thirds of employees (68%) […]

SHANGHAI, CHINA  – Media OutReach – 13 December 2021 – Sateri and Conservation International today announced their partnership on the wetland conservation of Poyang Lake, China’s largest freshwater lake. This initiative aims to improve the ecosystem’s health, restore biodiversity and provide sustainable livelihoods to local people. Tundra Swan in Poyang Lake©YangFan Located in Jiangxi Province, in the southeastern part of the country, Poyang Lake plays a critical role in regulating […]

New facility in Ras Bufontas Free Zone will cater to growing entertainment technology markets in the EMEA region Facility to include an international experience and entertainment technology centre, innovation lab and a large-scale production workshop DOHA, QATAR – Media OutReach – 13 December 2021 – Cityneon Holdings, a global entertainment company based in Singapore that specializes in unique, immersive, and large-scale experiences, signed in Doha a strategic partnership agreement […]

ZUG, SWITZERLAND – EQS Newswire – 11 December 2021 – SunMirror AG (“SunMirror”, “the Company”; Vienna Stock Exchange: ROR1; Frankfurt Stock Exchange: ROR; ISIN CH0396131929) is pleased to announce experienced senior executives to join the SunMirror’s Leadership Team. SunMirror has appointed Ms. Flavia R. Sennhauser as Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Roger Hermann who has been serving as Chief Financial Officer will continue to work as a senior executive […]

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 9 December 2021 – MIPIM Asia Awards 2021 returns for another year on their 15th birthday showcasing the best of the best in real estate, proudly presenting awards to winning projects and celebrating live yesterday night with full respect to health and safety measures, at the Grand Hyatt Hong Kong.   An exciting close to the finale of the MIPIM Asia Summit, the […]

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