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Xapo Bank is the first fully licensed bank in the world to integrate Lightning Network. BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach – 9 March 2023 – Xapo Bank, a leading Bitcoin custodian and licensed private bank, has partnered with Lightspark and integrated with the Lightning Network to enable lightning-fast Bitcoin payments for its customers. Xapo Bank members can now instantly pay for small purchases of up to $100 […]

MANILA, PHILIPPINES – Media OutReach – 9 March 2023 – GCash president and CEO Martha Sazon bannered the top Philippine e-wallet’s financial inclusion story at a keynote speech for the Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona. Before a global audience of industry leaders, Sazon highlighted that, “GCash is now a National Champion that helps transform a nation, and gives hope to many Filipinos. Powered by game-changing innovation, […]

Shariah-compliant fund offers diversity, sustained growth and stability to face dynamic market conditions KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach – 9 March 2023 – abrdn today marked the 10th anniversary of abrdn Islamic World Equity Fund. The fund is well diversified across multiple sectors and countries, providing investors with a combination of growth and stability in sectors such as IT, communications, consumer discretionary and health care. Gerald […]

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 9 March 2023 – Okta, the leading independent identity provider, today announced that it has appointed IT and security industry veteran Clarence Cheah as Head of Growth Strategies for Asia-Pacific and Japan (APJ). Cheah will oversee Okta’s strategic growth initiatives and drive regional business development and expansion. Clarence Cheah, Head of Growth Strategies, Asia Pacific & Japan, Okta Cheah was pivotal to […]

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 9 March 2023 – Victory Securities (Stock Code: 8540.HK) recently announced the launch of virtual asset dealing services starting in March 2023, making it the latest player in this field. To facilitate investors’ entry into virtual asset dealing, Victory Securities has set a low entry investment amount of US$100 and is offering at most up to 50% commission fee reduction […]

Trend Micro annual roundup report warns of exponentially expanding attack surface HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 9 March 2023 – Trend Micro (TYO: 4704; TSE: 4704), a global cybersecurity leader, today announced a massive 55% increase in overall threat detections in 2022 and a 242% surge in blocked malicious files, as threat actors indiscriminately targeted consumers and organizations across all sectors. To read a full […]

By Ria Chakrabarty On February 21, Seattle made history. After hearing hours of testimony for and against a bill by councilmember Kshama Sawant, the Seattle City Council voted 6–1 to pass her bill and formally ban caste discrimination in the city. This was the first time an American city has explicitly made caste a protected […]

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In her first live performance in seven years, the star used a Sennheiser microphone in the face of a harsh RF environment PHOENIX, US – Media OutReach – 8 March 2023 – Rihanna delivered the second-most watched halftime show in Super Bowl history on Sunday, exceeding the average viewership of the Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs football match by 5 million, according to data from Fox. […]

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 8 March 2023 – The 19th Entertainment Expo Hong Kong is being held from 2 March to 16 April, showcasing the many facets of film, TV, music and digital entertainment. This year’s Expo will feature eight exciting industry events during the month-long entertainment extravaganza. FILMART is Asia’s largest cross-media and cross-industry entertainment content trade expo. This year’s 27th edition has […]

MONTREAL (QC), CANADA – Media OutReach – 8 March 2023 – Pow.re Holdings Limited (“Pow.re” or the “Company”), a high-density computing (“HDC”) and fintech enterprise, has entered into a binding agreement with a local partner to secure a 100 MW power allocation at a fixed rate for 5 years from ANDE’s newly built Yguazu substation in Paraguay. This week, construction began on the power transformation and computation […]

In today’s digital-first world, the possibility of “automation” is booming in the insurance industry. Most insurance companies have plans to completely automate their processes due to the ease of application and the benefits it provides. Here’s what the numbers say.  Nearly 80% of transactional processes and 40% of strategic processes can be automated.  By automating these processes, the cost of certain tasks lowers by 30-40%. To make […]

By Anjan Roy In a significant move, at the on-going China’s National People’s Congress, which is a gathering of legislators, the top leaders of the Communist Party  of  China  have set a pared down growth target for China at only 5% for the current year. NPC is meeting in Beijing is weeklong. This is a […]

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Reducing operational costs remains top business priority among SMEs in the region Both YouBiz and Xero enable better spend management and smarter, cost-effective accounting for SMEs SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 7 March 2023 – YouBiz, the corporate card and finance management platform by YouTrip, announced their strategic partnership with cloud-based accounting software provider Xero today. The partnership aims to equip local businesses and startups with more […]

90 million women will “DARE TO BE” HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 7 March 2023 – Watsons announces the launch of its “DARE TO BE ” campaign on International Women’s Day to further its commitment to transcending stereotypes and standing with women to discover the best version of themselves. This follows on the success of the Asia-wide “The New Beautiful” campaign that inspired a heightened […]

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 7 March 2023 – Diversifying the gaming world with its presence and technical features, Philips’ newest brand, Evnia, today released its latest monitor. This monitor, named Philips Evnia 34M2C8600, focuses on giving its customers an immersive gameplay experience, thanks to its QD OLED curved display, true black, self-illuminating pixels, and rapid 175 Hz refresh rates with DisplayHDR ™ True Black 400 for […]

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia and US petrochemicals industry representatives are set to explore investment goals and the development of green technology at a conference set to be held in Houston on March 15.

By Nantoo Banerjee The 12-point Chinese proposal to end the ongoing Ukraine-Russia war fails to address a vital issue that led to the armed conflict between Russia and Ukraine. Subtle diplomatic nuances make the proposal look rather weak. It does not even name the belligerent nations. The proposal is somewhat silent on Russia’s key demand […]

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Arrested former Delhi deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia is being mentally harassed by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in custody and pressurised to sign papers containing false charges in the excise policy case, senior Aam Aadmi Party leader Sanjay Singh said on Sunday. In a press conference, Singh said Sisodia is being mentally harassed […]

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SUNeVision endeavours to expand footprints and innovate in the data centre market, empowering China enterprises to go global HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 6 March 2023 – SUNeVision Holdings Ltd. (‘SUNeVision’, SEHK: 1686), the number one data centre provider and connectivity hub in Hong Kong, has received a double win at the 17th China IDC Industry Annual Ceremony, including the ‘Best IDC Provider’ and ‘Trusted […]

Kazakhstan-born, Singaporean artist looks at nature through the eyes of mythology and poetry. Bamboos, rustic benches, butterflies, and water lilies… you won’t be able to see them the same way again. “Nature of Art” art exhibition & book launch by Inessa & Alice Kalabekova (The Fullerton Hotel Singapore) Inspired, curated & initially exhibited at Singapore Botanic Gardens (UNESCO World Heritage Site) Unique perspective on familiar scenes of […]

HONG KONG, CHINA – Media OutReach – 6 March 2023 – In the past two decades, China’s economy has thrived, people’s living standards have steadily improved, and the consumer market has been full of dynamism. Consumption is the biggest contributor to China’s economic growth today. In 2023, China’s consumer market will face growth challenges given the impact of pandemic fluctuations and the arrival of the post-pandemic era. […]

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 6 March 2023 – Dr Michael Kelly joins Focus Digital Technology Group‘s illustrious panel of advisors, alongside BG (Ret) Chua Chwee Koh. Michael Kelly In this advisory role, Dr Kelly will work closely with BG (Ret) Chua in assisting Focus Digital Technology Group in the expansion into new geographic markets across Asia Pacific and North America. Both advisors have expressed their enthusiasm […]

d” The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Saturday informed a Delhi court that former deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia, who was arrested in connection with a corruption case related to the excise policy, had been interrogated for eight hours a day while in custody and stated that certain files related to the investigation were […]

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SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 2 March 2023 – Traveloka, Southeast Asia’s leading travel platform, is emphasizing its strategic collaboration with Philippine Airlines to provide services to meet travelers’ needs. The initiative with Philippine Airlines, the Philippines’ flag carrier and sole full-service network airline, is aligned with Traveloka’s commitment to strengthening tourism growth in the Philippines and in the Southeast Asia Region. This strategic cooperation is formalized […]

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