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SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 14 July 2020 – Amidst the economic downturn from COVID-19, a number of savvy SMEs are experiencing business growth with the help of digitalisation from Heroes Of Digital, a home-grown agency on a mission to help SMEs thrive via a combination of digital marketing and technology. For businesses forced to close during the circuit breaker, their survival depends on revamping services and providing digital alternatives. In […]

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 14 July, 2020 – Chubb announced today the launch of Work from Home (WFH) Insurance, a market-first in Asia Pacific. As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the traditional office environment has increasingly become the home, as work from home becomes the new normal. As businesses adapt to living with COVID-19 and beyond, working from home is expected to remain a part […]

HANOI, VIETNAM – Media OutReach – July 11, 2020 – On July 10, 2020, VinGroup fulfilled its obligations to deliver ventilators to Singapore, Russia and Ukraine. This included invasive ventilators called Vsmart VFS-510 that VinGroup produced for non-profit purpose to aid COVID-19 treatment in many countries. Thanks to the countries’ embassies to Vietnam, Vingroup initially gave 500 VFS-510 ventilators to Russia and 300 VFS-510 devices to Ukraine. Now a […]

Functional and sustainable winning entries of the year celebrated virtually with Nippon Paint   SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 11 July 2020 – Following the 13th instalment of the Asia Young Designer Awards (AYDA), Nippon Paint has crowned Lin Honghan, from China and Greta Elsa Nurtjahja, from Indonesia the grand title of being the Asia Young Designers of the Year 2019/2020, beating other participants across 15 geographical locations, in […]

FWD most awarded insurer for third consecutive year with revolutionary products and tied agency strength in the spotlight   HONG KONG, CHINA – Media OutReach – 9 July 2020 – FWD Hong Kong (‘FWD’) was the most awarded winner in the insurance sector for the third consecutive year at the Bloomberg Businessweek Financial Institution Awards 2020 (the “Bloomberg Awards 2020”), bringing home a total of 11 awards, comprising three Excellence […]

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 9 July 2020 – We live in the age of digitisation where technology continues to enhance productivity and efficiency across multiple aspects of life. Today, smart homes are a reality thanks to the immense array of home living solutions. For home appliances manufacturer Whirlpool, smart living includes a combination of independence and self-care alongside technology-backed home solutions.  With staying at home as one of the […]

  SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 9 July 2020 – Microsoft today announced a set of new features in Microsoft Teams that make virtual interactions more organic and engaging, supporting the global shift into a more hybrid model of work, learning and life.   With the new Microsoft Teams features, users can enjoy greater connectivity, reduced meeting fatigue and more inclusive meetings, all while saving time. These features — including […]

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SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 8 July 2020 – There is no need to wait for your next flight to purchase tax and duty-absorbed alcohol from Singapore Changi Airport! Non-travellers can now browse and buy from over 100 liquor brands, including exclusive items, on the airport’s e-commerce platform, iShopChangi.   On top of the regular tax and duty-free savings, enjoy up to a stunning 50% off over 600 wines, spirits, craft […]

Expands ASEAN Ecosystem, Recruits Strategic Partners   SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 8 July 2020 – Infor, a global leader in business cloud software specialized by industry, today shared its Asia Pacific (APAC) partner momentum in the region in FY20 with the strategic addition of 35 new channel and alliance partners across the region. These partners are specially recruited according to their focused industry-specific expertise and solution areas mapped and […]

388,570 sqm state-of-the-art distribution centre in Japan’s Greater Osaka to set new standards for modern logistics properties   HONG KONG, CHINA – Media OutReach – 8 July 2020 – ESR Cayman Limited (“ESR” or the “Group”; SEHK Stock Code: 1821), the largest APAC focused logistics real estate platform, today announced the completion of ESR Amagasaki Distribution Centre (“ESR Amagasaki DC”) in Greater Osaka which, with a GFA of 388,570 sqm […]

Adyen launches its acquiring solution in Malaysia to help local businesses achieve higher authorization rates, better customer experience, and deeper data insights as the Malaysian market transitions to online payments.   KUALA LUMPUR – MALAYSIA – Media OutReach – 6 July 2020 – Adyen (AMS:ADYEN), the global payments platform of choice for many of the world’s leading companies, today announced the expansion of its acquiring capabilities to include Malaysia. […]

Financial crime compliance solutions ensure that local banks can fight AML/CFT threats in real-time and better support economic growth   ISLAMABAD, PAKISTAN / SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 7 July 2020 – Accuity, the leading provider of financial crime screening, payment services, and counterparty know-your-customer (KYC) solutions, today announced how leading banks across Pakistan, including HabibMetro Bank, Sindh Bank Limited, and Askari Bank Limited, are using Accuity solutions to meet […]

Andrew How brings 20 years of experience helping businesses through Culture & Engagement, Leadership Assessment, and HR & Talent Advisory, spearheading growth, driving transformation and accelerating business value through talent in times of organizational uncertainty.   SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 7 July 2020 – Kincentric, a Spencer Stuart Company, today announced the appointment of Andrew How as Singapore Market Leader, where he will focus on client development and solutions across Culture […]

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 6 July 2020 – Union Bank of the Philippines (UnionBank) recently hosted a digital fireside chat on “Transformational Regulatory Change to Accelerate Innovation” with the Philippine Central Bank Governor Dr. Benjamin Diokno and Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) Chief FinTech Officer Sopnendu Mohanty, moderated by UnionBank Vice-Chairman Dr. Justo A. Ortiz.   The special hour-long discussion touched on various topics including open banking, the National ID […]

SHANGHAI/TORONTO/AMSTERDAM/HONG KONG – Media OutReach – July 6, 2020 – ESR Cayman Limited (“ESR”; SEHK Stock Code: 1821), Manulife and PGGM today announced that a new core joint venture (“Core JV”) between ESR and Manulife has completed the acquisition of four institutional-grade logistics properties from Redwood China Logistics Fund (“RCLF”) for approximately RMB1.7 billion (equivalent to approximately US$243 million). RCLF is a limited partnership development joint venture between ESR and PGGM. PGGM […]

92% admit to not achieving optimal productivity due to a lack of data skills 89% say that they face challenges at work as a result of not understanding data 87% view their lack of data competencies as a roadblock to their career development SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 3 July 2020 – As the Covid-19 economy spurs businesses to increase their reliance of data analytics and business intelligence, employees face the […]

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 3 July 2020 – Rhonda Wong, CEO and Co-founder of Ohmyhome, has been recognised as a Women of the Future Award SEA 2020 winner for her one-stop property platform, Ohmyhome. Live-streamed on 25th June 2020, the award recognised remarkable female leaders in South-East Asia who drive positive change with courage, hard work and determination. Rhonda is one of ten female leaders felicitated at the award […]

3-year financing programme for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) on all Cisco products including software, hardware and services 0% interest with no upfront costs and fixed monthly payments for purchases from USD20,000 to USD300,000 Now available to SMEs in Singapore, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam  SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 3 July 2020 – Cisco has launched a new financing programme to help SMEs purchase its products […]

New line-up will captivate users with its premium design, sophisticated picture quality, AI-powered innovation and immersive sound experience   Samsung Q950TS QLED 8K TV   SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 25 June 2020 – Samsung Electronics Singapore unveiled its 2020 TV line-up today, featuring its next-generation QLED 8K TVs, expanded QLED, Crystal UHD TV ranges, as well as an all-new soundbar line-up. With artificial intelligence (AI)-based innovations powering a more […]

After years of close cooperation with the international gaming community, AOC is now the top gaming-monitor brand globally   SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 24 June 2020 – For more than 80 years, AOC, a global leader in display technology, has designed and created an award-winning array of top-performing monitors for millions of loyal customers in over 120 countries. These customers include a large AOC fan base within the fast-growing […]

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 24 June 2020 – IASG provides foreigners with accurate advisory and effective immigration solutions in light of the travel and job restrictions implemented to manage the pandemic. IASG launches a campaign to help foreigners attain PR or attain Singapore Citizen despite the current pandemic. Handling complexities inherent in applications, IASG adopts a personalised and solutions-driven approach for each case. Despite the Circuit Breaker restrictions, IASG remains […]

Produced by the Group’s indirect wholly-owned subsidiary, Zip Cinema, #ALIVE was released on 1,663 screens and grossed US$1.1 million in box office revenue as of the first day of its wide release on 24 June 2020 #ALIVE continues to dominate Korea’s advance ticket reservations with a market share of more than 60% Distributed by Lotte Entertainment, #ALIVE headlines Spackman Media Group’s Yoo Ah-in of DEFAULT (2018) & […]

The Caribbean island of Grenada has opened a Consulate in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, to further develop economic, cultural and scientific ties between the two countries. The Consul General said she was delighted to be opening Grenada’s first Consulate in the Middle East. “It is a pleasure to be representing Grenada in the UAE,” said Rose-Ann Benjamin, Grenada’s Consul General. “I’d like to thank the Government of […]

78% of respondents in Singapore believe that insurance plays a significant role in creating and preserving wealth   SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 24 June 2020 – AIA together with EY today launched a new report providing new insights into High-Net-Worth Individuals (HNWIs), in the context of their views and adoption of insurance solutions. The report identifies specific challenges faced by HNWI’s and explores how insurance solutions can help […]

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