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Emirates News Agency – Official 49th National Day celebration “Seeds of the Union” will be screened for free at Vox cinemas across UAE

Sat 28-11-2020 16:35 PM abu dhabi, 28th November 2020 (WAM) – The Official 49th UAE National Day celebration, which is set to be a dramatic live production entitled ‘Seeds of the Union’, will be exclusively screened at VOX Cinemas across the UAE for free on 2 December. Viewers will now have the opportunity to come together with loved ones and watch the show in state-of-the-art theatres at […]

7-SELECT x TABASCO® Take Spicy to the Next Level In their first-ever crossover launching 25th November

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 27 November 2020 – If you’re a spicy food fanatic, then you know that chilli peppers are the perfect way to perk up any dish! To delight all those spicy food lovers out there, 7-Eleven, in their continuous quest to bring fun and excitement to its customers, has teamed up with TABASCO®, the legendary American century-old hot sauce brand, and developed a menu of […]

ChickP, the First in the World to Launch the Groundbreaking 90% Chickpea Isolate, Successfully Patents Its Brainchild in Israel

Investor Growthwell Group, a Local, Temasek-backed Plant-based Meat Manufacturer, Is Helping the Company Apply for a Patent in Singapore   Newly launched in November, the next-generation, non-GMO ChickP Native Starch has a narrow granule-size distribution that makes it perfect as a thickening or binding as well as anti-caking agent Production of the 90% chickpea isolate will increase to over 1,000 tonnes per annum in 2021 Growthwell will […]

ESR Launches Its Five-Year ESG Roadmap

Driving Positive Impact with Sustainable Solutions for the “New Economy”   HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 25 November 2020 – ESR Cayman Limited (“ESR” or the “Company”, together with its subsidiaries as the “Group”; SEHK Stock Code: 1821), the largest APAC focused logistics real estate platform, has reaffirmed its commitment to long-term sustainable growth by announcing its five-year vision roadmap and targets around ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) […]

2020 HORTI ASIA Opts for Virtual Exhibition for the First Time; Taiwan’s Eye-opening Innovative Agricultural Technologies Take Center Stage

TAIPEI, TAIWAN – Media OutReach – 24 November 2020 – Bringing heavyweight innovative techniques and advanced products in agricultural technology, the Agricultural Technology Research Institute (hereafter “ATRI”) will take part in the 2020 HORTI ASIA online virtual exhibition through the comprehensive image of the Taiwan Pavilion. Rather than flying to Bangkok to attend the show in person, exhibition goers can take a close look at the techniques and products on display […]

Montgomery Asia partners with Malaysia Specialty Coffee Association (MSCA) to launch the inaugural International Café & Beverage Show (ICBS) in Malaysia!

Participants can look forward to barista brew-offs and business opportunities with ICBS, as part of the new 3-year partnership with MSCA   SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 23 November 2020 – Montgomery Asia, a global exhibitions company with 125 years of experience, is excited to set foot in Malaysia with the launch of the inaugural International Café & Beverage Show (ICBS).   Taking place from 10 to 12 June 2021, the three-day […]

James Dyson Award 2020: At-home breast cancer screening device and a novel new material to generate renewable electricity BOTH win global prize

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 19 November 2020 – 2020 was a record-breaking year for the James Dyson Award, which has now financially supported 250 promising inventions from young engineers and scientists around the world. Despite this year’s context, the Award received its highest number of entries, and the quality was exceptional — highlighting the ingenuity of young inventors. The two winners, who each receive £30,000, solve significant […]

Tatler has officially unveiled the 5th edition of the Gen.T List, its Annual Index of the 400 Leaders of Tomorrow in Asia, who are driving innovation, creating change and inspiring hope

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 11 November 2020 – Luxury media group Tatler has officially revealed the full 5th edition of the annual Gen.T List, sponsored by Credit Suisse. The list has become a definitive reference of leaders of tomorrow – the most promising millennial entrepreneurs who are redefining the landscape of Asian culture and business. Previous honourees have included tech entrepreneur Eric Gnock Fah and actor Henry […]

Insurtech start-up Coherent secures US$14M Series A investment from Cathay Innovation and Franklin Templeton

Coherent provides digital platforms and data intelligence engines to empower insurers to evolve and shape the post-COVID future of insurance   HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 10 November 2020 – Coherent, the provider of digital platforms to insurers, today confirmed a US$14M Series A funding round led by global VC fund Cathay Innovation, with participation from Franklin Templeton. The funds will fuel the insurtech start-up to expand its […]

Na Rin An Wins HFG Championship 2020 For The First Time

This is the second win of her career She beats runner-up Ha Na Jang by three shots   INCHEON, SOUTH KOREA – Media OutReach – 9 November 2020 – Na Rin An emerges victorious yesterday at the KLPGA Hana Financial Group (HFG) Championship 2020 after she pulled ahead of her competition with a fantastic final round. She started the day tied for lead with Ha Na Jang […]

Germanic and American Racism, Then and Now

By Jonathan Zadikany Germany’s leader, Hitler, stated numerous times that his war against the Jews was, in essence, a war against morality. Here are a few quotes attesting to this from Hermann Rauschning’s book, Hitler Speaks: A Series Of Political Conversations With Adolf Hitler On His Real Aims: “The Ten Commandments have lost their validity.” “Conscience is a Jewish invention. It is a blemish, like circumcision” (223). “Providence […]

Osome Raises US$3m in Funding from XA Network and AltaIR Capital

The accounting and corporate compliance super app will use funds to further develop its engineering, product development, and marketing   HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 6 November 2020 – Osome, a growing super app in the accounting and corporate compliance space, has raised US$3 million in funding by XA Network and AltaIR Capital. Small to medium sized businesses spend on average 120 days per year on administrative tasks, making it […]

Ms.Jigger: Sophisticated cicchetti and narrative-led cocktails by Kimpton® Hotels & Restaurants

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 4 November 2020 – Channelling the elegance of a well-heeled traveller with a soft spot for la sua preferita Italy, Ms.Jigger comes to life as a narrative-driven cocktail bar and restaurant. As the connoisseur of curiosities, the venue conjures up inventive cocktail flavours and dining experiences at Kimpton Maa-Lai Bangkok in Langsuan, the first property under IHG’s luxury boutique brand in South East […]

Recent research from Faculty of Medicine at the University of Hong Kong: Cardiovascular Risks in Bus Drivers in Hong Kong in Relation to Road Safety

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 5 November 2020 – A recent increase in bus accidents has raised public concerns about bus drivers’ health in relation to road safety. According to a study in the latest issue of Hong Kong Medical Journal, Hong Kong bus drivers are at greater risk of hypertension and other cardiovascular diseases than their non-bus driving counterparts because of chronic overwork, physical inactivity, and smoking. In order […]

Oxford COVID-19 vaccine trial results due this year, trial chief says

LONDON: The COVID-19 vaccine developed by the University of Oxford could present late-stage trial results before the year end but it is unclear if it will be rolled out before Christmas, the chief

Asian Golf Leaders Forum commits to boosting Asian golf talent with the new Ladies Asian Tour series starting with the KLPGA Hana Financial Group Championship 2020

The first tournament of the Ladies Asian Tour series is the Hana Financial Group Championship, commencing November 5 at Sky72, Incheon The series is slated to have at least six events across Asia in 2021, including the Singapore Women’s Open    INCHEON, SOUTH KOREA – Media OutReach – 4 November 2020 – Hana Financial Group Championship 2020 will tee off this Thursday as the first tournament of the newly […]

KLPGA Hana Financial Group Championship 2020, first of the new Ladies Asian Tour series, confirmed to be held from 5 November

World No. 1 Jin Young KO, KLPGA No. 1 Hyo Joo KIM among players competing in the first of the newly minted Ladies Asian Tour series, for a total purse of KRW 1.5 billion (US$1.3 million)   SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA – Media OutReach – 3 November 2020 – Hana Financial Group (Chairman Jung-Tai Kim, www.hanafn.com) has announced that the 2020 KLPGA Hana Financial Group Championship is to be held at the […]

10k foreign pilgrims arrive on first day of Umrah resumption

MAKKAH: Some 10,000 international pilgrims are arriving in Saudi Arabia after a seven-month hiatus to perform Umrah and visit the Prophet’s mosque on the first day of the third stage of the

DEWA invests AED 86 billion in energy sector over the next 5 years

The Global Renewables Outlook: Energy Transformation 2050 report issued by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) in April 2020 indicated that the transition to renewables, efficiency and electrification could drive overall socio-economic development, supported by comprehensive policies to cut carbon emissions. The use of Hydrogen and synthetic fuels, direct electrification, advanced biofuels and carbon management will be crucial ways to cut CO2 emissions beyond 2050, along with […]

DFA Awards 2020 Winners Announcement: 3 Design Trendsetters, 16 Young Designers and 197 Outstanding Projects Honoured for Design Excellence

HONG KONG, CHINA – Media OutReach – 30 October 2020 – DFA Awards 2020 is pleased to announce its recipients for the year of 2020. Three design trendsetters have been recognised under the three individual awards, namely the DFA Lifetime Achievement Award (DFA LAA), the DFA Design Leadership Award (DFA DLA), and the DFA World’s Outstanding Chinese Designer (DFA WOCD). In addition, 197 design projects have been recognised under the […]

DFA Awards 2020 Winners Announcement: 3 Design Trendsetters, 16 Young Designers and 197 Outstanding Projects Honoured for Design Excellence

HONG KONG, CHINA – Media OutReach – 30 October 2020 – DFA Awards 2020 is pleased to announce its recipients for the year of 2020. Three design trendsetters have been recognised under the three individual awards, namely the DFA Lifetime Achievement Award (DFA LAA), the DFA Design Leadership Award (DFA DLA), and the DFA World’s Outstanding Chinese Designer (DFA WOCD). In addition, 197 design projects have been recognised under the DFA […]

XSD Partners with NEFIN to Power Up Its Plant with Solar Energy in Malaysia

HONG KONG, CHINA – Media OutReach – 27 October 2020 – Integrated papermaking specialist, XSD International Paper Sdn Bhd (“XSD”) announced that it has entered into a power purchase agreement (“PPA”) with NEFIN Group (“NEFIN”). The PPA was signed at a signing ceremony held at NEFIN’s office at Penang where XSD was represented by its President, Ms. Joyce Shi ChenYe (施晨燁), NEFIN was represented by its Special Executive to the Chairman, […]

Key moments from Trump and Biden’s final presidential debate | CBC News

U.S. President Donald Trump and Democratic challenger Joe Biden met for the second and final time on a debate stage Thursday in a matchup that, while lacking the angry interruptions of the first debate, did see both candidates clash on various subjects throughout the evening.

Those in Upper Management Are Least Likely to Learn Online; Upskilling Should Be Led from the Top, Says NTUC LearningHub

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 23 October 2020 – Out of a majority of Singaporeans who learn online, it has been uncovered that those who are senior leaders of their organisations are the least likely to upskill or reskill virtually, compared to individuals in different career stages[1]. This was one of the key findings in NTUC LearningHub‘s recent How Singaporeans Learn report. The survey, which was conducted online in […]