In the battle to be the pre-eminent travel hub in the Middle East, the latest research from ForwardKeys, which has the world’s freshest and most comprehensive fight booking data, reveals that in the first half of 2021, Doha seized and consolidated a lead over Dubai. In the period 1st January to 30th June, the volume of air tickets issued for travel via Doha was 18% higher than it was […]
Retail Performance for the Overall Platform Registered Mid-to-Low Teen Growth yoy Same-Store-Sales Grew by Mid-to-High Single-Digit yoy HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 16 July 2021 – The leading international sportswear brand enterprise in the PRC, China Dongxiang (Group) Co., Ltd. (“China Dongxiang” or “the Company”, together with its subsidiaries, “the Group”, HKEx stock code: 3818) announces the operational data for the three months ended 30 […]
Time for a futuristic idea – why? In the spirit of Barney The Purple Dinosaur From Our Imagination, I love you, you love me, we are happy family – as long as we keep a safe digital distance from each other. So here goes with an idea du jour. Airbnb (ABNB) has tanked from 156 to 137 in the last two weeks, yikes. Yet the trends since […]
World Finance magazine, a leading global financial publication, proclaimed OctaFX the Best ECN Broker for the second time. KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach – 16 July 2021 – According to World Finance, while people spent much of 2021 locked down, the increase in digital communications was promising for the Forex industry. Brokers went out of their way to provide excellent services and keep the attention of […]
JAKARTA, INDONESIA /SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 16 July 2021 – Tanoto Foundation, an independent philanthropy organization established by Sukanto Tanoto and Tinah Bingei Tanoto in 1981, has launched its inaugural ‘Unlocking Potential: Conversations with Tanoto Foundation’ podcast series. The first episode, titled ‘Beyond the Pandemic’ and available on Spotify and YouTube, features Tanoto Foundation Trustee Belinda Tanoto and infectious diseases expert Professor Tikki Pangestu. Belinda Tanoto, […]
HEIDELBERG, GERMANY / DAEJEONG, SOUTH KOREA – Media OutReach – 16 July 2021 – Konyang University Hospital in Daejeong, South Korea, will rely on MH Guide in the personalized treatment of its cancer patients. This is the result of an agreement between the hospital and Molecular Health. It makes Konyang University Hospital the first facility in South Korea to use MH Guide. “Precision medicine in cancer care […]
The Asia Pacific 1st global newswire continues to increase its guarantee online news posting on leading news sites for its clients HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 15 July 2021 – Media OutReach, the first global newswire founded in Hong Kong in 2009, today announces an exclusive content partnership with Macau Business – a leading English online news site in Macau. The partnership grants Media OutReach […]
SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 15 July 2021 – HIZERO, a premium home appliances maker, today unveiled its latest revolutionary all-in-one cordless bionic floor cleaner, that offers superior cleaning performance, and other benefits like quiet running and enhanced user ergonomics. “Powerful yet lightweight, the new HIZERO F803 delivers consumers powerful yet gentle and versatile cleaning of liquids and solids from all hard floor types, leaving surfaces super […]
AWS recognised G-AsiaPacific’s consistent performance in the implementation and development of AWS cloud solutions in Malaysia and across ASEAN, with a significant annual recurring revenue during the 2H2020 to 1Q2021 period. KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach – 15 July 2021 – G-AsiaPacific Sdn Bhd (“G-AsiaPacific”) was named 2021 Amazon Web Services (“AWS”) Consulting Partner of the Year (Malaysia) at the recent AWS Partner Summit, in recognition […]
Windows 365 will deliver a full, personalized PC experience from the cloud to any device, giving workers and organizations power, simplicity, and security for hybrid work. SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 15 July 2021 – Microsoft Corporation today announced Windows 365 – a cloud service that introduces a new way to experience Windows 10 or Windows 11 to businesses of all sizes. Windows 365 takes the operating […]
I owe a debt of gratitude to a brilliant, young, Gen-Z Mademoiselle, whose knowledge of the Silicon Valley ecosystem (and tango!) has helped me source and syndicate some of the best VC financed late stage pre-IPO deals ever seen in the Middle East. Prose is way too prosaic to express my admiration for her talent and diligence and I do not want to write her a poem […]
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA – Media OutReach – 13 July 2021 – Melbourne’s trusted mobile and self-storage service provider, TOPBOX is now offering between $100 and $200 discount for a limited period only. TOPBOX is best known for offering value for money services. TOPBOX’s Mobile Self Storage Box is 20% larger, which means customers get 20% more room for every dollar. Mobile Self Storage size; 1.8m Wide x 2.45m […]
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 13 July 2021 – According to a new report published by Carousell Media Group (CMG) and IAB Southeast Asia and India (IAB SEA+India), income levels and purchasing patterns in Hong Kong signalled towards a growing aspirational consumer class. 64% of Hong Kongers noted that their household income was in the top 50% income tier. The report on the Millennial Motivations […]
As I have a natural obsession with global edtechs in both the pre-IPO capital markets and Nasdaq, I believe a tactical trade opportunity is in sight in Coursera (COUR), down from its post IPO high of 62.50. COUR now trades at $5.26 billion market cap or 13.8X its revenue guidance for 2021. There is no doubt that the pandemic has only accelerated a global trend towards online […]
It is ironic that the US Dollar Index (DXY) rose to 92.85 even as the yield on the 10 year US Treasury note tanked from 1.75 in March to as low as 1.26 last Thursday. Economic data, high yield credit spreads and the TIPS inflation breakevens convinced me that the fall in bond yields had less to do with shifts in Federal Reserve monetary policy or inflation/growth […]
by James M. Dorsey Personality as well as the conflation of genuine national interest with personal ambition contribute to the widening gap between Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. It was only a matter of time before Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman would want to come out on his own and no longer be seen as the protégé of his erstwhile mentor and Emirati counterpart, […]
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 9 July 2021 – Today, IX Asia Indexes Company Limited announced the 2nd quarter review of the ixCrypto Index (“IXCI”). This is the first crypto benchmark index launched in Hong Kong. There are three constituents’ additions and no deletion. The number of the constituent cryptos will increase from 8 to 11 after the changes. The additions are as follows: Additions: […]
Upcoming listing marks the first Malaysian-owned HCM Solutions provider on BURSA’s ACE Recent public oversubscription of company’s shares signal market appetite for cloud, AI-based HCM solutions and employee engagement platforms CEO Cllement Tan carves niche and becomes youngest founder entrepreneur to reach IPO in recent times, spotlighting HR Tech as the next frontier in business digitalisation More than 50 per cent of funding to be used for […]
With fun exciting offers and giveaways to say a BIG thank you! HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 9 July 2021 – 7-Eleven has officially opened its 1000th store in Hong Kong – a milestone moment for both the brand and its customers. 7-Eleven launched its very first store in Happy Valley back in 1981 and, 40 years later, has opened its 1000th store on Des […]
SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 8 July 2021 – Refinery Media, an award-winning production company renowned for producing compelling content for international networks, is bringing back its popular reality competition series, SupermodelMe. The latest season promises a fresh approach, new challenges, a star-studded cast, and builds off the success of its first five seasons. The original multi-platform show has received several international nominations and has been broadcasted […]
SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 8 July 2021 – 7.11 Day, which falls on 11 July every year, is almost here again! To celebrate, 7-Eleven will run a whole host of offers and giveaways throughout July to thank customers for their support, starting with the biggest deal yet: $1.10 off STOREWIDE with minimum $7 spend*, from 10 July (7am onwards) to 12 July! Receive a free treat […]
Son Ye-jin of Spackman Media Group, who starred in highly popular romance drama CRASH LANDING ON YOU (2020), endorses US skin care brand, Skinceuticals Son Ye-jin set to headline in JTBC’s new drama, 39, which will start filming in August 2021 SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 8 July 2021 – Spackman Entertainment Group Limited (“Spackman Entertainment Group” or the “Company” and together with its subsidiaries, […]
The Hong Kong Public Offering was approximately 145.3 times subscribed and Offer price set at HK$3.28 per share HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 8 July 2021 – YesAsia Holdings Limited (“YesAsia” or the “Company“; together with subsidiaries, the “Group“; SEHK stock code: 2209), a Hong Kong-headquartered E-commerce platform operator engaging in the procurement and sale of Asian fashion and lifestyle, beauty and entertainment products to […]
F&B Rents in First Rise Since Q3 2016 yet Relaxation of Cross-Border Restrictions may Impact Short-Term Demand Highlights of Office Market – Citywide rents dropped 1.4% q-o-q, mild decline from -2.0% q-o-q in Q1 – Net absorption at -192k sq ft, improved from -900k sq ft in Q1 – Availability rate at 14.4% is expected to remain stable in 2H 2021 Highlights of Retail Market – YTD […]
