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SINGAPORE- Media OutReach – 20 October 2020 – A total of 81 projects and business leaders across Asia were selected as recipients of the Asia Responsible Enterprise Awards 2020 (AREA), which was an increase of 27% from last year. Widely regarded as the gold standard for CSR and sustainability practice, this year’s award ceremony was organized virtually due to the unprecedented global healthcare crisis. A diversity of industries and leading organizations from […]

JAKARTA, INDONESIA – Media OutReach – 15 October 2020 – Three leading companies in the palm oil industry — Kao Corporation, Apical Group, and Asian Agri — have launched a new sustainability initiative to help independent oil palm smallholders in Indonesia improve their yields, acquire international certification, and eventually secure sales premiums from selling certified palm oil.   Known as SMILE or the SMallholder Inclusion for better Livelihood & Empowerment program, the […]

Scott Ramsay appointed as Group Head of Compliance & Bank Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO)   DUBAI, UAE – EQS Newswire – 8 October 2020 – Mashreq, one of the leading financial institutions in the UAE, has appointed Scott Ramsay as its new Group Head of Compliance & Bank Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO). In this role as a part of the senior leadership team, Scott will […]

HONG KONG, CHINA – Media OutReach – 8 October 2020 – Just how much of the global service industry will be left standing by the time COVID-19 is brought under control is anybody’s guess. In the U.S., an industry association says restaurants across the country are on track to lose US$240 billion in revenues by the year-end. Most hotels stand empty. But rest assured that all is not lost. A […]

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 7 October 2020 – A total of 81 projects and business leaders across Asia were selected as recipients of the Asia Responsible Enterprise Awards 2020 (AREA), which was an increase of 27% from last year. Widely regarded as the gold standard for CSR and sustainability practice, this year’s award ceremony was organized virtually due to the unprecedented global healthcare crisis. A diversity of industries and leading organizations […]

First-in-HK to offer value-added services: cosmetic treatments, fertility solution, refractive surgery and maternity care   HONG KONG, CHINA – Media OutReach – 5 October 2020 – Women of today have many wishes, they may want to build a thriving career, pursue their dreams, and have a joyful family life all at the same time. It is thus very important for women to take good care of their health. Yet according to the […]

Course disciplines aligned with worldwide industry demands, themes of Expo 2020 Dubai Dubai-UAE: University of Wollongong in Dubai (UOWD), the first international university and the highest-ranked Australian university in the UAE, offered Year 11 and Year 12 students the opportunity to complete one full university subject prior to finishing high school. This initiative, launched by the UAE Ministry of Education, aimed to harness young talent and allow students to earn advance credit for […]

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Prime Day will feature thousands of deals in Singapore across products from top brands including Acer, BOSE, Braun, Muji, Pampers, Philips, Skip Hop, Sonos, and small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) like Happyganics and Porcelain Skin, and holiday must-haves including toys, electronics, beauty, kitchen, home, and much more   Amazon is launching e-Gift Cards and 10 new categories of products on Amazon.sg, expanding the selection available for customers […]

By Sankar Ray   The crucial hiatus between the ruling Pakistan-Tehreek-e-Insaaf (Pakistan Movement for Justice) ,  and its satellites on the one hand and the Opposition whose main constituents in terms of parliamentary strength are Pakistan People’s Party, Pakistan Muslim League (Nawaz) and Jamiar Ulema-e-Islam  (Fazl-ur-Rehman) widens with the formation of the Pakistan Democratic movement […]

TAIPEI, TAIWAN – Media OutReach – 24 September 2020 – Organized by Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA), the Taiwan International Water Week (TIWW 2020) and Circular Economy (CE Taiwan 2020) start their physical exhibition on September 24 in Taipei. Although impacted by the COVID-19, this joint trade show is widely supported by all walks of life, as shown by the participation of a number of indicator units from the […]

The Art of Innovative Construction Explore sustainable green living with Hong Kong artists HONG KONG, CHINA – Media OutReach – 21 September 2020 – Construction Industry Council — Zero Carbon Park (CIC-ZCP) proudly presents: “Art in Construction”, an exhibition that gathers local artists to explore and showcase the connection and creativity between construction and art through various forms including sculptures, installations, paintings, photography, and workshops. Starting from today, “Art […]

AIA Financial Career Scheme 2020 will provide eligible candidates with comprehensive financial services training as well as vital financial support whilst undertaking the programme   SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 21 September 2020 – AIA Singapore today announced the creation of up to 500 new career opportunities, in-depth training and financial support aimed at fresh graduates and mid-career switchers, amid ongoing economic uncertainty and increasing unemployment as a result of […]

Globally, Amazon announced that it will invest US$18 billion in 2020 to support small and medium businesses and that it will spend an additional US$100 million to promote small businesses during Prime Day and through the holiday season   In Singapore, Amazon is one of the qualified e-commerce solution providers under the Digital Resilience Bonus administered by IMDA, and eligible local retailers who register to sell on […]

Recognized for transformation of business operations using digital technologies   MUMBAI, INDIA – Media OutReach – 16 September 2020 – Infor, a global leader in business cloud software specialized by industry, today announced that the defence arm of Larsen & Toubro (L&T Defence) — India’s premier Defence Equipment and Systems company,  has been awarded the 2020 Infor Customer Excellence Award in the Manufacturing Industry Category for the APAC region. The award […]

Global tech firm and Malaysia’s 6th largest banking group win with end-to-end enterprise Fraud and Cyber Risk Management Solutions   SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 16 September 2020 – GBG (AIM:GBG), the global technology specialist in fraud and compliance management, identity verification and location data intelligence, and AmBank, the 6th largest banking group in Malaysia, have today been announced as the winners of the Cyber Risk Solution of the Year category […]

The China-Netherlands-U.S.-South Korea airfreight charter is developed with the demands of the life science and healthcare sector in mind The Covid-19 pandemic saw shippers leverage DHL Global Forwarding’s cold chain capabilities in life science and healthcare to transport test kits and pharmaceutical products SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 15 September 2020 – DHL Global Forwarding, the freight forwarding specialist of Deutsche Post DHL Group, has launched an air freight charter […]

Produced by the Group’s indirect wholly-owned subsidiary, Zip Cinema, #ALIVE topped the movie chart on Netflix globally on 10 September 2020 Starring Yoo Ah-in of Spackman Media Group, and Park Shin-hye, #ALIVE ranked #1 in 35 countries around the world, based on viewership in Singapore, Thailand, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Japan, Australia, Russia, India, France, the United States, etc. Following #ALIVE, Zip Cinema’s upcoming film, BROKER, to be […]

First virtual event for Aruba’s channel partners with new programs to help them prepare for the next phase of business growth   SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 10 September 2020 – Aruba, a Hewlett Packard Enterprise company (NYSE: HPE), hosted its Aruba Atmosphere (ATM) Asia Pacific Partner Conference in a fully virtual event for the first time, bringing parnters from across the region. The event, which attracts hundreds of partner […]

Arrow Open Lab makes engineering support more accessible to bring innovative products to life   HONG KONG, CHINA – Media OutReach – 10 September 2020 – Global technology solutions provider Arrow Electronics today announced its IoT and engineering services collaboration with Hong Kong-based technology startup Platysens to accelerate the commercialization of smart and connected sports devices.  Powered by sensing and IoT technologies, smart sports gadgets can bridge the physical and […]

The special coverage is part of the insurer’s regional #ShareTheLove movement to give back to the community – by protecting what matters most, and enabling healthier, longer, better lives for generations to come   SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 9 September 2020 – AIA Singapore today announced that they will be offering complimentary AIA #ShareTheLove Insurance plans[1] covering COVID-19 and 21 infectious diseases (including dengue fever) for the essential […]

ABUJA, NIGERIA – Media OutReach – 3 September 2020 – Syinix, a global smart home appliance brand, will launch the brand’s first Android TV™ in Ghana and Nigeria on 15 Sep. Given the increasing demand for smart home appliances, this will be a huge step forward for consumers to elevate their experience and start a smart life.   The new Syinix Android TV features a frameless screen display, Bluetooth 5.0 capabilities, 4K Ultra HD Resolution, […]

HONG KONG, CHINA – Media OutReach – 1 September 2020 – On 18 August 2020, A-City Group Limited (“A-City” or “the Company”) launched its new brand concept at an event featuring the beauty of smart living at the Ritz-Carlton, Guangzhou. The event was attended by Mr Chen Zhuo Lin, Chairman and President of Agile Group Holdings Limited (“Agile” or “the Group”, Stock code: 3383.HK) , and other senior executives of […]

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 2 September 2020 – The Walton Group of Companies (“Walton“), an international real estate investment company specializing in providing innovative land-based real estate products concentrated on major North American growth corridors, announced that its Exit-Focused Land investment has been endorsed by the Amanie Shariah Supervisory Board (“Amanie”) as a Shariah-compliant investment product.    Walton’s exit-focused pre-development land investment provides an innovative solution to U.S. public […]

ZUG, SWITZERLAND – Newsaktuell – 1 September 2020 – Following substantial evidence brought up against the validity of Synova’s EP 1833636 B1 by Avonisys AG in ongoing court proceedings before the Swiss Federal Patent Court, Synova substantially limited the original patent on 14 August 2020 by means of limitation proceedings before the Swiss Federal Institute of Intellectual Property.   Evidence proving that key, if not all, features […]

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