SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 27 September 2021 – StashAway has launched Thematic Portfolios. StashAway’s Thematic Portfolios include three themes: Technology Enablers, The Future of Consumer Tech, and Healthcare Innovation. The portfolios feature ETFs from some of the world’s top fund managers, including ARK Invest, iShares, Global X, and VanEck. Since 2018, the amount of assets in thematic funds globally have grown at an annual rate of 37%. In […]
Dr. Louis Perron Angela Merkel’s reign will soon come to an end, but after Germans went to the polls yesterday, it is still unclear who will govern after her. Let alone in what coalition. Almost exactly a year ago, the Social Democrats (SPD) were at 15% in the surveys. The chancellorship seemed out of reach. How did the SPD manage to get close to 26% last night […]
James M Dorsey A year of diplomatic relations between the United Arab Emirates and Israel has proven to be mutually beneficial. The question is whether the assumptions underlying the UAE’s initiative that led three other Arab countries to also formalise their relations with the Jewish state will prove to be correct in the medium and long term. UAE Crown Prince Mohammed bin Zayed laid out the strategic […]
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 23 September 2021 – Blue Bottle Coffee announced its commitment to achieve carbon neutrality by 2024. This extends to the entire brand, in the United States and Asia, and from coffee and ingredient sourcing to guest-use and end-of-life greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions for product and packaging. Blue Bottle will attain carbon neutrality for its GHG emissions first by reducing as much as possible—including […]
Enhanced AI and Machine Learning Functions Enable Users to Gain More from Precise Decision in Stock Selection and Investment in the Hong Kong and U.S Stock Markets HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 24 September 2021 – Finetic, a Hong Kong-based intelligent stock selection and investment education platform has developed its own AI-assisted investment analysis system, which provides weekly picks of quality stocks in major global markets, including […]
James M. Dorsey Saudi and Emirati efforts to define ‘moderate’ Islam as socially more liberal while being subservient to an autocratic ruler is as much an endeavour to ensure regime survival and bolster aspirations to lead the Muslim world as it is an attempt to fend off challenges rooted in diverse strands of religious ultra-conservatism. The Saudi and Emirati efforts to garner religious soft power have much […]
Imagine yourself having a leisurely breakfast knowing that you can easily commute to work or bring your kids to school. Or perhaps you can picture yourself having a business meeting at a nearby café then doing a spot of shopping on the way home? You can even go as far as fantasising about a day of fun and leisure as you sweat it out with friends at […]
Bags are the top accessories you need all year round. A bag is something you can’t leave home without; after all, it is that one accessory where you can put your wallet, phone, and other items you need for a day at the office, a date, or a night out with your friends. The right bag can also complement and even elevate your outfit, making it one […]
The introduction of radio frequency identification or RFID has streamlined most business activities, improving efficiency and reducing costs. For instance, it can be used for inspecting business equipment, controlling manufacturing processes, managing assets, and tracking and distributing goods. Typically, an RFID system employs three components: a transceiver, a scanning antenna, and an RFID tag. It operates using a small device with a microchip that can hold massive […]
Matein Khalid My call to buy the US stock market last night when the Dow was down 850 to 950 points is a money maker for now, as the Dow futures are up 250 points in the pre-market after an incredible 300 point rally in the last hour of trading on the NYSE last night. Faint heart never won fair lady or sold index put spreads at […]
CMA represents the first HNW broker to offer a unique value proposition in Europe Marco Liardo announced as Managing Director of Switzerland Luca Bertacchi announced as Managing Director Continental Europe and to lead the newly created private placement life insurance (PPLI) practice group ZURICH, SWITZERLAND – Media OutReach – 21 September 2021 – Charles Monat Associates (CMA) is expanding its operations in Switzerland. In addition to the recent appointment of […]
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 21 September 2021 – Given the emergence of Industry 4.0 as a key trend that is shaping the future, innovation and technology have become the new driving force for the economy of Hong Kong and the Greater Bay Area. In addition to acquiring professional knowledge, young people are required to master the skills needed by contemporary society and to possess an entrepreneurial spirit, […]
SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 20 September 2021 – VP Bank has today announced the appointments of Alexander Tsikouras as Chief Financial Officer & Chief Operating Officer Asia and Will Wang as Head of Client Solutions & Strategic Partnerships Asia in two newly-created roles which form part of the Asia Management Committee (Asia Manco) as of 24 September 2021. Aligning with VP Bank’s growth strategy in Asia, these appointments follow the recent […]
KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach – 20 September 2021 – With the growth of e-commerce, more and more individuals are becoming accustomed to signing contracts with strangers over the Internet. As a result of the epidemic’s impact, businesses have begun to perform intelligent business operations more regularly via online meetings or papers. Electronic signatures, as a key component of online contracts, play a vital role in safeguarding the rights […]
James M Dorsey Indonesian religious affairs minister Yaqut Cholil Qoumas set the bar high for President Joko Widodo as well as Nahdlatul Ulama, the religious backbone of Mr. Widodo’s government when he laid out the agenda for his country’s presidency of the Group of 20. The G20 groups the world’s largest economies. Speaking to the G20 Interfaith Forum in Bologna as Italy prepared to handover its presidency to […]
8 Deductible Plan Options Offering Flexibility and Cost-Efficiency Apply with Family Members to Enjoy Triple Offer First-year Premium Discount as low as 50% off for HK$12/Day HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 17 September 2021 – Blue Cross (Asia Pacific) Insurance Co., Ltd. (“Blue Cross”) announced the launch of Blue Cross Dynasty VHIS Plan (the “Plan”), a comprehensive and highly flexible choice for customers who are […]
HO CHI MINH CITY, VIETNAM – Media OutReach – 17 September 2021 – Proparco, the French Development Finance Institution, has granted a US$50 million loan to HDBank to finance green projects and promote sustainable development in Vietnam. It marks the first collaboration between Proparco and HDBank. A pioneer in green lending, HDBank has in past years helped foster Việt Nam’s economic development while minimising the impacts on the environment. The loan will […]
Clinical trial confirms Kirin Holdings’ Lactococcus lactis strain Plasma effective against the cureless and vaccineless virus TOKYO, JAPAN – Media OutReach – 17 September 2021 – A joint clinical trial confirmed that continuous intake of Kirin Holdings Company, Limited’s (Kirin Holdings) Lactococcus lactis strain Plasma (LC-Plasma)*1 for two months significantly reduced the cumulative number of days of fever, muscle pain, joint pain, and pain behind the eyes, which are […]
SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 16 September 2021 – Pearl FALCO today announced the launch of its annual Kickstarter initiative, Pearl of Hope, to create educational opportunities for underprivileged children in the Philippines and Himalayas. It is hoped that this initiative empowers the children to reach their full potential and excel in school by providing them with tuition assistance. Donors will be able to help change a child’s future with the […]
Valued at US$1.1 billion, the regional leader of classifieds will continue to cement its frontrunner position across Goods, Autos and Property verticals, and accelerate its transactional push into recommerce SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 16 September 2021 – Carousell Group, the leading classifieds group in Greater Southeast Asia, today announced that it has secured an investment of US$100 million to accelerate its leadership in the region, and to reimagine […]
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 16 September 2021 – Caring for the community to uphold corporate social responsibility is one of the core values of DYXnet (a member of NEOLINK), especially to support and express care for those in need during the pandemic through diversified CSR programs. Following the donation of masks and disinfectant products to the needy early last year when the anti-epidemic supplies were in lack, […]
Matein Khalid The sheer scale of the Federal Reserve’s post-Lehman quantitative easing experiment can be gauged by the fact that its balance sheet is now $8.3 trillion or 1/3 the American GDP. In contrast, on the eve of Lehman Brothers failure on 15 Sept 2008, The Fed’s balance sheet was a mere $900 billion. Yet the Bernanke Fed’s revolutionary experiments in monetary policy applied by J. Powell […]
United Efforts Together to “Design for the Future” HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 15 September 2021 – Fashion Summit (HK) 2021, one of the largest conference in Asia on sustainable fashion, came to a successful close. Over 40 speakers from Hong Kong and abroad representing the fashion industry, fashion designers, the academia and NGOS, hosted a number of keynote speeches and panel discussions during the 2-day summit to […]
BOAT QUAY, SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 15 September 2021 – Heritage Collection opened its latest branch to the public on 20 August 2021. The newly launched hotel is a flagship of the recognized boutique hotel chain and serviced apartments provider. It is the only hotel situated along Boat Quay‘s riverfront. Spanning across 4 shophouse units, the hotel houses over 40 first-rate rooms inside. Heritage Collection on Boat Quay […]
