Matein Khalid I found this letter from Erin Bali, co-founder of Udemy in 2010, utterly inspirational (thanks ZoPa). It is available on page 96 of the S1 Udemy just filed with the SEC last week for a Nasdaq IPO. S1-page 96: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1607939/000119312521291460/d163445ds1.htm Education has the power to transform the lives of human beings and nothing is more cruel than a country that denies education to its poorest, […]
ARB taps on the big shift towards digital as well as SC’s guidelines to encourage listed issuers to continue leveraging on technology beyond the MCO period, with the launching of its Virtual AGMs’ Solutions, ARB WeMeet. ARB WeMeet will be available for corporate clients at a competitive rate while offering solutions that drive proactive engagements with shareholders The Group is targeting to capture 30% of the public […]
As Singapore’s first digital network operator, M1 delivers top-notch services that amplify the network experiences of its customers in Singapore. Given the rise of digital natives and the ever-growing reliance on Wi-Fi coverage to complement Work-from-Home and Home-Based-Learning arrangements, M1 has extended its Home Broadband service offerings. The latest addition, the M1 Fibre x 1+1Gbps 2-year plan, allows customers to enjoy seamless connectivity at home. From today, […]
James M Dorsey Gulf states are in a pickle. They fear that the emerging parameters of a reconfigured US commitment to security in the Middle East threaten to upend a more-than-a-century-old pillar of regional security and leave them with no good alternatives. The shaky pillar is the Gulf monarchies’ reliance on a powerful external ally that, in the words of Middle East scholar Roby C. Barrett, “shares the […]
Recycle empty formula cans at HKTVmall O2O shops to redeem e-vouchers and build green habits HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 12 October 2021 – Mead Johnson Nutrition Hong Kong (“Mead Johnson”) partners with 24-hour online shopping mall, HKTVmall under Hong Kong Technology Venture Company Limited (“HKTVmall”) and the World Green Organisation (“WGO”) again to launch the largest-scale “We CAN Protect the Future” Formula Cans Recycling […]
Microsoft and SkillsFuture Singapore partner to help local small and medium enterprises close skills gap by tailoring skills paths and transforming workplace learning practices SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 12 October 2021 – Since the launch of the Let’s Skill Up program earlier this year, Microsoft Singapore has enabled more than 30 local small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in their partner ecosystem to uplift skills capabilities and strengthen workplace […]
The additional landbridge service on the portfolio will enhance capabilities to provide optimised solutions that balance reliability, cost-effectiveness and speed, under the backdrop of challenging supply chain conditions globally. SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA – Media OutReach – 11 October 2021 – Leading global logistics service provider Rhenus is offering a landbridge service in South Korea. Providing a viable alternative for time-sensitive cargo, the service includes rail connections between South Korea and […]
Huge potential for local SMEs with B2C e-commerce export value in Singapore forecast to grow from S$1.4B in 2021 to S$3.5B by 2026, per Amazon’s first-of-its-kind report 87% of SMEs find e-commerce critical to expand globally, with greater sales growth expected overseas than domestically, reveal report findings SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 11 October 2021 – (NASDAQ:AMZN) – The annual value of business-to-consumer (B2C) e-commerce exports in Singapore is estimated at […]
By James M. Dorsey Two separate developments involving improved relations between Sunni and Shiite Muslims and women’s sporting rights demonstrate major shifts in how rivalry for leadership of the Muslim world and competition to define Islam in the 21st century is playing out in a world in which Middle Eastern states can no longer depend on the United States coming to their defence. The developments fit into […]
K Raveendran Big financial institutions recognize the superiority of blockchain technology, but are intimidated by the prospects of bitcoin replacing them, so they will try to censor, control and manipulate it before ultimately they will be forced to accommodate it on public demand, says Grigory Rybalchenko, founder and CEO of Emirex, an exchange and a marketplace for digital assets and cryptocurrencies. Gregory will be among the top […]
SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 8 October 2021 – AIA Singapore today announced the headliner for the second AIA Live in Singapore 2021 event. On Thursday, 21 October 2021, fans in Singapore will be invited to join the stars of Tottenham Hotspur Football Club for an exclusive session on how to live healthier, longer, better lives together in fun and unexpected ways. As the global principal partner of […]
Toast to iShopChangi’s 8th birthday by making the most of weekly flash vouchers, stackable brand deals, 10.10 exclusive discounts, and a special promotion for DBS/POSB cardmembers. Running until October 20, 2021, this is your chance to save even more on fine wines & spirits, the latest electronics, beauty products and so much more. SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 8 October 2021 – For iShopChangi’s 8th birthday bash, we’re inviting everyone […]
BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach – 7 October 2021 – Global skincare brand POND’S partners with Southeast Asia’s leading e-commerce platform Lazada to launch their biggest regional beauty campaign of the year—POND’S x LazMall Glow Like Wendy Brand Day, a 3-day event from 11 to 15 October featuring POND’S new brand ambassador Wendy from Red Velvet, one of the world’s most popular K-Pop groups. Wendy is the […]
James M Dorsey Societal struggles and reform often take unexpected turns in vast swaths of land stretching from the Middle East into Central Asia. Take education for example. The Taliban have yet to fulfil their promise to allow girls to return to school but primary and secondary Afghan textbooks appear to be a relative bright spot amid all the doom and gloom about the group’s rule. It’s a bright […]
KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach – 7 October 2021 – From digital 3D waves in South Korea to a 3D kitten on a building in Tokyo, 3D billboards are drawing the attention of pedestrians all over the world. COACH launched an initiative with “Windows of the Future” showcasing bespoke window displays in 9 locations around the world and in Malaysia, it’s sending shockwaves through the city with a giant 3D Rexy (Coach‘s fearless mascot) jumping out of Pavilion Elite‘s LED screen. […]
Arabian Post Staff Oil prices are currently ruling at such levels that they carry quite some risk for traders, with today’s wild fluctuation illustrating their fragility and vulnerability to market developments. As Monday’s OPEC+ policy decision does not relieve the market tightness further in coming months, oil prices continued their stunning rally this morning. Despite the bullish morning, the API estimate that US crude stocks built last […]
HANOI, VIETNAM – Media OutReach – 6 October 2021 – On Oct 1st 2021, VinFast Trading And Service Limited Liability Company and Europe’s oldest automobile rating organization – AUTOBEST – officially announced a strategic partnership agreement, demonstrating their mutual commitment to accelerating the transition from internal combustion engine (ICE) cars to environmentally friendly electric vehicles in the European market. VF e36 – VinFast’s electric SUV to be […]
Matein Khalid Today is the milestone moment for Manju and I as well as a special constellation of our close friends who shared my conviction that Udemy was destined to morph into the world’s pre-eminent EdTech marketplace. These were the same special friends/investors who entrusted us to invest $17.5 million in a syndicate we led to buy Udemy shares in the pre-IPO market at a valuation of […]
Matein Khalid The history of Wall Street has taught me to be nervous on Mondays in October. This Monday is also crowded with meetings with strategic partners and friends from across the seas and the Gulf. So my market call must be short and sweet. I had given 10 reasons why September augured to be a dodgy month for the US stock market. Despite Friday’s impressive index […]
Wi Ha-joon of Spackman Media Group, Lee Jung-jae, Park Hae-soo and Jeong Ho-yeon, who headlined in highly popular Netflix original Korean series, SQUID GAME, invited to NBC’s THE TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JIMMY FALLON SQUID GAME is the #1 show across over 90 countries including the US and Korea on Netflix SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 5 October 2021 – Spackman Entertainment Group Limited (“Spackman Entertainment Group” or the “Company“and together […]
Asia’s First Alternative Financing Initiative Aims to Provide More Growth Opportunities for ESG-Focused SMEs Globally SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 5 October 2021 – Global invoice financing marketplace, Incomlend, has partnered with European alternative asset manager, Fasanara Capital, to launch a global US$60 million alternative financing programme for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) focused on Environment Social, and Governance (ESG). The new initiative, named Incomlend ESG Invoice Financing Programme, […]
Facilitating technology advancement by strengthening ICT connectivity and scaling in the cloud HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 5 October 2021 – DYXnet, a member of NEOLINK (sub-brand of VNET) and a leading carrier-neutral network service provider in Greater China, is pleased to be named the winner in the ICT Technology category of the HKB Technology Excellence Awards 2021 by Hong Kong Business magazine for its comprehensive IT […]
Visual Storytelling for Hong Kong Official Launch HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 4 October 2021 – Hong Kong Photo Contest 2021 officially kicks off. The Contest invites both enthusiasts and novices aged 16 and above to discover and capture the special moments of Hong Kong’s unseen sides to deliver a positive message to the public. The Hong Kong Photo Contest has been organized by National Geographic Magazine […]
To spark action towards healthy active living among Asia Pacific consumers, Herbalife Nutrition’s Virtual Run will make its return in October as the highlight activity of the Company’s Get Moving With Good Nutrition campaign HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 4 October 2021 – Premier global nutrition company, Herbalife Nutrition, today released findings from the Asia Pacific Health Inertia Survey 2021, which revealed that six in ten consumers in […]
