By James M. Dorsey Demonstrating for the third week their determination to force the country’s military to return to its barracks, protesters in Myanmar appear to be learning lessons from a decade of protest in the Middle East and North Africa. By the same token, Myanmar’s protesters, in stark contrast to public silence about the military’s brutal repression of the Rohingya minority in recent years, seem to […]
Long-term visas and paths to citizenship to accelerate growth in Abu Dhabi’s priority sectors SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 23 February 2021 – Talented professionals and students, and investors, in priority sectors are being encouraged to set down roots with their families in Abu Dhabi as part of a new programme that supports the emirate’s strategy to develop key areas such as culture, healthcare, research and development (R&D) and […]
Rigorous planning and testing were undertaken by DHL to ensure supply chains support the vaccine’s stringent temperature requirements KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach – 21 February 2021 – DHL Express, the world’s leading express service provider has successfully delivered the first batch of COVID-19 vaccines to Malaysia today. From door-to-door in just three days, DHL Express worked with Malaysia Aviation Group’s cargo subsidiary MABkargo Sdn. Bhd. (MASkargo) to fly the […]
VAIO® unleashes the first 3-D molded, carbon fiber laptop in the world The new VAIO®Z has a lighter yet durable design engineered with VAIO® TruePerformance to make mobile computing effortless. TAIPEI, TAIWAN – Media OutReach – 18 February 2021 – VAIO® is the first company in the world[1] to successfully mass produce a 3-D molded, carbon fiber laptop with the Uni-direction carbon fiber. Using technology only previously available to […]
VAIO® Build The World’s First[1] Contoured Carbon Fiber Laptop Japan’s VAIO®, a leader in innovative technology, unleashes the first 3-D molded, carbon fiber laptop in the world Engineered with VAIO TruePerformance to make mobile computing effortless DUBAI, UAE – Media OutReach – 18 February 2021 – VAIO® is the first company in the world to successfully mass produce a 3-D molded, carbon fiber laptop with the Uni-direction carbon fiber. Using […]
Dr. Tobias Burger to head the ASL EMEA business unit, Ralph Riehl to take over the ASL Americas business unit KEMPTEN, GERMANY / HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 16 February 2021 – Dachser Air & Sea Logistics (ASL) has reorganized the management of its business units in the Europe, Middle East & Africa (EMEA) and Americas regions. The position of Managing Director ASL EMEA has been assumed by […]
Partnership will also aim to drive premium category growth with launch of Sulwhasoo regional campaign on Shopee Premium SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 15 February 2021 – Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, and Amorepacific, Korea’s leading beauty company, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to strengthen regional partnership and accelerate the growth of K-beauty in the booming online beauty category […]
ISLAMABAD, PAKISTAN – EQS Newswire – 10 February 2021 – Mondia (www.Mondia.com), a leading technology company that specialises in the marketing and distribution of digital content, announced the launch of a new gaming service for Ufone, a leading telecommunications provider in Pakistan, to bring customers a unique gaming experience. The new gaming portal, Ubox by Ufone, will offer customers an ‘All-You-Can-Eat’ gaming experience which includes thousands […]
China, India, Indonesia, Malaysia among leaders in global logistics ranking SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 10 February 2021 – Asia-Pacific nations lead all emerging market regions with China, India and Indonesia being the world’s top emerging markets in the 12th annual Agility Emerging Markets Logistics Index, a broad gauge of competitiveness based on logistics strength and business fundamentals. The Index ranks 50 countries by factors that make them attractive […]
Industry-Wide Cross Border Cyber Intelligence Sharing Mitigated Impact SINGAPORE – Media Outreach – 10 February 2021 – FS-ISAC, the only global cyber intelligence sharing community solely focused on financial services, announced today that last year, more than 100 financial services firms were targets of a wave of Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) extortion attacks conducted by the same threat actor. The criminals sent extortion notes threatening to disrupt the […]
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 10 February 2021 – S.F. Holding Co., Ltd. (‘S.F. Holding’; Stock Code 002352.SZ) and Kerry Logistics Network Limited (‘Kerry Logistics Network’ or ‘the Company’; Stock Code 0636.HK) are pleased to announce the proposed strategic investment and cooperation between the two companies. Subject to satisfaction of certain pre-conditions, the Offeror, being an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of S.F. Holding, will make a Partial Offer to […]
#TUMIGoesVirtual HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 4 February 2021 – TUMI, the leading international travel, lifestyle, and performance luxury brand, launches the breakthrough TUMI Virtual Store to debut its Spring 2021 collection, delivering an immersive and enhanced omnichannel experience to customers in Asia Pacific and the Middle East. Ushering in a creative new age of digital retail that connects fans with the brand like never before, the TUMI Virtual […]
By Manish Rai When the Saudi crown prince, together with the UAE ruler, Mohammed bin Zayed, moved against Qatar in late 2017, the charge sheet against the tiny Gulf state was long. They, along with Bahrain and Egypt, accused their neighbour of backing Iran’s ambitions, and supporting Islamist groups, including the Muslim Brotherhood. The Arab neighbours of Doha thought that by imposing this blockade they can force […]
Burgundy lovers will be guided on the best picks with over 1,700 tasting notes for the 2019 vintage and reappraisals of 2018 in bottle SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 2 February 2021 – Top-end Burgundy wines remain one of the most sought-after wines around the world, with appreciation and investment value at an all-time high. The Robert Parker Wine Advocate Côte d’Or Wine 2019 Report is a timely guide […]
Start Your Spring Taste Exploration in the Brand New Ginza-Style Dining Mall HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 1 February 2021 – “Park Aura · Tin Hau”, the new landmark for feasting, opened in Tin Hau Food Square at the end of 2020. This brand-new Ginza-style dining mall infuses vitality to this area where the new meets the old. “Park Aura” introduces both local and international dishes to […]
In the light of this exceptional growth, HE Sultan bin Sulayem believes opening new markets and stimulating mutual trade between Dubai and Israel will encourage companies to increase production, leading to greater economic growth and more job creation. Said Bin Sulayem: “The expansion of trade and investment between the two sides will benefit not only the business communities in the UAE and Israel, but also other stakeholders […]
As a small and medium business owner, every day brings a multitude of strategic and commercial decisions that must be made to ensure the ongoing prosperity of your enterprise. This can leave limited time for complex operational issues such as navigating taxes. However, managing cost and taxes, especially if you are importing and exporting goods, requires an assessment of your business direction and strategy. Navigating a country’s […]
DUBAI, 30th January, 2021 (WAM) — Dubai’s trade with Israel in the last five months (Sep 2020 -Jan 2021) reached a value of AED1 billion and a volume of 6.217k tonnes, according to Dubai Customs statistics. Of this, imports were valued at AED325 million (718 tonnes), exports at AED607million (5.4k tonnes), and transit trade at AED98.7million (52.4 tonnes). In the light of this exceptional growth, Sultan bin […]
The developer of one of the most ambitious projects on Dubai’s The World Islands, will finally be handing over the long-awaited private villas and beach palaces to investors before the end of the year. Some 2,000 units in the Phase I of the $5 billion Heart of Europe, an ultra-luxury man-made island destination that will showcase floating homes, as well as the Middle East version of the […]
The developer of one of the most ambitious projects on Dubai’s The World Islands, will finally be handing over the long-awaited private villas and beach palaces to investors before the end of the year. Some 2,000 units in the Phase I of the $5 billion Heart of Europe, an ultra-luxury man-made island destination that will showcase floating homes, as well as the Middle East version of the […]
DUBAI, 30th January, 2021 (WAM) — Dubai’s trade with Israel in the last five months (Sep 2020 -Jan 2021) reached a value of AED1 billion and a volume of 6.217k tonnes, according to Dubai Customs statistics. Of this, imports were valued at AED325 million (718 tonnes), exports at AED607million (5.4k tonnes), and transit trade at AED98.7million (52.4 tonnes). In the light of this exceptional growth, Sultan bin […]
World’s 1st AI Butterfly Illuminating Installation + Traditional Red Lanterns Continuation of Love & Hopes in the Year of the Ox HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 27 January 2021 – To welcome a new year full of hope and challenge, Lee Tung Avenue, the largest outdoor pedestrian street in Hong Kong, continues to cheer for everyone in the new year. From 29 January to 2 May […]
