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The first of its kind, the Microsoft Enabler Program provides cloud & AI training for PwDs, accessibility education for employer partners, and inclusive hiring from non-profit organizations supporting PwDs.   SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 9 September 2020 – The Microsoft Enabler Program launched today pioneers disability inclusive workplaces across Asia Pacific by removing the barriers for a more diverse workforce. With more than 1 billion people with disabilities (PwDs) […]

Free public registration to e-meet 70+ social innovators   HONG KONG, CHINA – Media OutReach – 7 September 2020 – The 13th Social Enterprise Summit (“SES 2020”) will be held from 19 to 21 November 2020 with the chosen theme “new normal‧collective power”. The flagship annual International Symposium to inspire and empower social innovation, with 70+ top international and local speakers in 20 sessions, will be opening up for free […]

Georg Jensen inspiration combines with Philips expertise for a unique mobile speaker   SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 8 September 2020 – The new Philips TAJS50 Bluetooth speaker was designed together with Georg Jensen to be simple, yet striking. The gleaming polished steel top plate contrasts beautifully with the tactile Kvadrat wool-blend speaker fabric. Home, office, or dinner party — the contrasting design always makes a beautiful impression. The soft […]

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 8 September 2020 – Leading financial advisory company IPP Financial Advisers (“IPPFA”) and FWD Insurance (“FWD”) today announced a strategic partnership that will see FWD own a minority interest in IPPFA, enabling IPPFA to further cement its position as a premier financial advisory firm in Singapore, and the Asia-Pacific region.  Tay Huai Eng, CEO of IPP Financial Advisers said, “We are extremely pleased to […]

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 4 September 2020 – HUA Exchange “HUAX” has registered over 1 million users, across 200 countries and regions. HUAX (Hua Exchange) is a digital asset trading platform, registered in Cayman Island. With the key mission of “Your own Exchange, You can Trust”, HUAX is currently offering traders with the lowest transaction fees, a cutting-edge security system, and deep liquidity trades for digital assets, over-the-counter and […]

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 4 September 2020 – Strong family bonding is becoming even more pertinent amidst the challenges posed by the COVID-19 season. To celebrate the importance of spending quality family time over a meal and building stronger family ties, Eat With Your Family Day (EWYFD) is encouraging more companies to allow their employees to leave work early at least four times a year so that they can enjoy […]

Coalition to focus on creating a benchmark for how local businesses work, travel and convene in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic This is the third of several regional coalitions that Aon will be rolling out globally SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 4 September 2020 – Aon plc (NYSE: AON), a leading global professional services firm providing a broad range of risk, retirement and health solutions, today announced the formation of […]

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More than half a million products now available on Amazon.sg’s new Pet Supplies category, catering to dogs, cats, small animals, fish and aquatic pets, birds as well as reptiles and amphibians Shine a spotlight on your pet by joining the Face of Amazon Pets Contest and win a chance for your pet to be featured on Amazon.sg plus walk away with over $1,500 worth of prizes   […]

For first eight months, contracted sales grew by 10% to RMB128.32 billion; cash collection exceeded RMB 120.00 billion   HONG KONG, CHINA – Media OutReach – 3 September 2020 – In August 2020, the Group achieved contracted sales of RMB25.60 billion, representing a year-on-year increase of approximately 86% (compared to August 2019). GFA sold under contracts amounted to approximately 1,816,500 sq.m. Contracted ASP was approximately RMB 14,100 per sq.m. […]

HONG KONG, CHINA – Media OutReach – 1 September 2020 – Atradius forecasts a jump in insolvencies across Asia in 2020, with Hong Kong expected to be one of the most affected markets across the globe. The increases are primarily driven by the impact the Covid-19 pandemic is having on global economies. Every major economy, except for China, is expected to enter recession this year, the depth and length of which […]

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 […]

8200 series Android TVs delight with bright picture, clear sound, smooth motion, and easy control   SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 1 September 2020 – The new Philips 8200 series of 4K UHD LED Android TVs are now available. The 8200 series TVs are available in four screen sizes: 50″, 55″, 65″, and the 70″ flagship, the PUT8215. These slim new LED TVs transform home entertainment with immersive visuals and […]

Hong Kong also ranked the fourth most attractive data center location in APAC   HONG KONG, CHINA – Media OutReach – 31 August 2020 – Investment into data centers in Asia Pacific (APAC) is on the rise with the total transaction volume between 2018 and 2020 totalling USD 5.70 billion, 7.2x that between 2015 and 2017. Despite the pandemic outbreak, investment activity in the sector remains relatively […]

Tested and proven to deactivate 99.9% of viruses   SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 31 August 2020 – Jestac, a leading interior specialist company, has launched Lonprotect, Singapore’s first antiviral vinyl wallpaper and flooring.  Lonprotect uses an advanced antiviral technology from Japan that is able to reduce the effectiveness of contagious viruses by 99.9% within an hour. The technology has been tested on the avian coronavirus and the avian influenza […]

HONG KONG, CHINA – Media OutReach – 28 August 2020 – Huami Corp. and Huami-USA (NYSE: HMI), a healthcare services company whose mission is to connect health with technology, and Prudential Corporation Asia (Prudential), a leading insurer and asset manager, today announced an extension of their partnership to provide Pulse by Prudential (Pulse) users access to Huami’s Amazfit range of wearable technology. Huami and Prudential will explore the integration […]

Takeaways from the AIA Real Rewards Poll 2020 highlight the value of an all-rounded approach to health, and provides insights on opportunities to further support Singaporeans on their health journey   SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 27 August 2020 – AIA Singapore today announced findings from the AIA Real Rewards Poll 2020 which revealed that: As a result of COVID-19, two-thirds (65%) of Singaporeans realise that they have been […]

BROKER, to be produced by the Group’s indirect wholly-owned subsidiary, Zip Cinema, and headlines a top class Korean cast comprising Song Kang-ho, Gang Dong-won and Bae Doona To be directed by celebrated Japanese film director, Kore-eda Hirokazu, who won the 2018 Palme d’Or at the Cannes Film Festival for his film SHOPLIFTERS, BROKER will be his first ever Korean production Screenplay works for BROKER is on-going and […]

30 Destinations; Countless Travel Possibilities and Experiences   SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 26 August 2020 – Following the inaugural success of Ultimate Getaways promotion in May, Banyan Tree Group has launched its exclusive Ultimate Getaways 2. This time, featuring more than double the destinations, the Group’s 30 properties worldwide will offer countless travel choices with savings of up to 80%.   As the world navigates a new normal, consumer surveys have shown […]

Over S$18.3 million has been disbursed so far to help ERA teammates tide through challenging times in the form of commission and management fee advances, loyalty growth dividends, skills development training and subsidies of business costs. Ground-breaking Commission Advancement initiative, through partnership with LytePay and Rapyd, gives real estate salespersons (RES) access to commissions, anytime and anywhere in the world SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 20 August 2020 – ERA Singapore […]

Urban Commons believes it is time to unite and deliver a sustainable survival plan for the REIT The Sponsor objects to deliberately being portrayed in a negative light SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 21 August 2020 – In a Breach Notice sent to Eagle Hospitality Trust (EHT or REIT), Urban Commons (UC or Sponsor or Master Lessee), the Los Angeles-based real estate investment and development firm and Sponsor of EHT, has […]

A provisional patent for the novel DNA aptamer and saliva Covid-19 test kit has been lodged Codenamed “Gumnuts”, the test is extremely low cost, convenient and easy to use, significantly cheaper than current RNA and antigen-based test kits A world-class international team of scientist has been assembled for development and commercialisation Clinical trials will commence shortly, with a view to commercial availability before the end of 2020. […]

Offering up to 100% Shopping Rebate along with “Recycle & Reward” Program to Promote Green Living   HONG KONG,  CHINA – Media OutReach – 19 August 2020 – Since its launch in mid-June, Hang Lung Properties‘ SPEND TOGETHER campaign has generated close to HK$35 million in sales across our malls including Fashion Walk, Grand Plaza, Gala Place, Hollywood Plaza, Peak Galleria, Amoy Plaza, and Kornhill Plaza. Following this spectacular success, Hang […]

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 18 August 2020 – The Board of Directors (“Board“) of Spackman Entertainment Group Limited (“Company“ and together with its subsidiaries, the “Group“) wishes to inform shareholders that the Company has today entered into a non-binding memorandum of understanding (“MOU“) with Spackman Equities Group Inc (“SQG” or the “Purchaser“), a company listed on the TSX Venture Exchange in Canada, pursuant to which the Company intends to sell […]

The partnership signals Lu International’s plan to capitalise on growth opportunities for financial services in some of the world’s up and coming economies, throughout and beyond Southeast Asia   SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 18 August 2020 – Lu International (Singapore) Financial Asset Exchange (PTE) Ltd. (‘Lu International’), a subsidiary of China’s leading retail fintech enterprise Lufax Holding, and KASIKORNBANK, one of Thailand’s largest banks, have recently announced a strategic partnership […]

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