India has evacuated 1,377 citizens from war-torn Ukraine in the past 24 hours, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said today. “Six flights have now departed for India in the last 24 hours, including the first flights from Poland. Carried back 1377 more Indian nationals from Ukraine,” Mr Jaishankar said in a tweet. #OperationGanga developments. Six […]
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Unique design language and advanced technologies explained at MWC 2022 Pininfarina design optimizes aerodynamics, efficiency and aesthetics VinFast exploring use of eco materials as part of its sustainability pledge Exclusive reservation program for VF 8 and VF 9 open until April 5th BARCELONA, SPAIN – Media OutReach – 2 March 2022 – On 1 March 2022 at Mobile World Congress 2022 (MWC 2022), VinFast and Pininfarina illustrated […]
The chip shortage has been the biggest party pooper ever. It is affecting everything from your PlayStation 5 to your brand new BMW. Gone are the days when we used to have those simple Sony and Kenwood stereo systems, these days all cars have a touchscreen infotainment screen and voice commands. While this saves the carmakers money in the long term, as they have to make updates […]
BARCELONA, SPAIN – Media OutReach – 1 March 2022 – On February 28, 2022, at Mobile World Congress 2022 (MWC 2022), VinFast announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding with LeasePlan, one of the world’s leading car-as-a-service companies. Through this anticipated collaboration, VinFast will continue to establish its positioning in Europe ahead of launches in the Dutch, German and French markets. According to the MOU, it […]
BARCELONA, SPAIN – Media OutReach – 26 February 2022 – VinFast announces its participation in the world’s most influential technology and mobile event – Mobile World Congress 2022 (MWC 2022), taking place from February 28th to March 3rd, 2022 in Barcelona, Spain. At the event, VinFast will present its most advanced connectivity technologies integrated into VinFast EV models, its strategies for the European market as well as […]
HANOI, VIETNAM – Media OutReach – 17 February 2022 – VinFast teams up with Nas Academy – the world’s first creator school for the skills of the future – to launch the ‘Go Boundless’ video challenge. The contest aims to inspire the transition to electric vehicles and accelerate the global green mobility revolution. The Go Boundless Contest consists of two rounds. In the first round, candidates are tasked […]
Arabian Post Staff By 2025, privacy lawsuits and claims related to biometric information processing and cyber-physical systems will have resulted in over $8 billion in fines and settlements, according to Gartner, Inc. “Autonomous vehicles, drones that capture video, smart buildings and smart cities are cyber-physical systems that capture biometrics of all kinds,” said Bart Willemsen, research vice president at Gartner. “The collection and storage of biometric information is gaining, whether […]
Seven Mercedes-Benz Actros tractor units will be added to GEODIS’ fleet of prime movers in the Asia-Pacific Region (APAC). The leased vehicles are equipped with the latest security and safety technology and will be utilized on the logistics operator’s owned network in Southeast Asia. SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 10 February 2022 – Supplied by the manufacturer’s Malaysian distributor, Hap Seng Trucks Distribution Sdn Bhd and leased from Euroasia […]
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 28 January 2022 – Axion Global Asset Management Limited (“AGAM” or the “Company”), a subsidiary of Edvance International Holdings Limited (SEHK stock code: 1410.HK), is set to make its debut in the cryptocurrency space with a new flagship product, Smart Beta Fund SP (“Smart Beta Fund”), after receiving approval from the Securities and Futures Commission in Hong Kong (“SFC”) to […]
The collaboration aims to jointly develop net zero carbon solutions for energy, transport and infrastructure sectors SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 26 January 2022 – Envision Digital International Pte Ltd (“Envision Digital”), a Singapore-headquartered global Artificial Intelligence and Internet of Things (AIoT) software leader for Net Zero, and Mott MacDonald Limited (“Mott MacDonald”), a global engineering, management and development consultancy, have announced a collaborative partnership to jointly develop net zero carbon […]
Arabian Post Staff The Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA)’s approval of the region’s first Special Purpose Acquisition Company (SPAC) regulatory framework has paved the way for the listing of the first SPAC on the ADX this year. The first of its kind in the GCC, the SPAC regulatory framework was developed by ADX and Abu Dhabi’s Department of Economic Development (DED), in conjunction with the SCA and […]
SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 24 January 2022 – BR Metals was ranked 7th in the annual Singapore’s Fastest Growing Companies survey jointly conducted by The Straits Times and Statista, a Germany-based global research firm. This is the fourth consecutive year the Company achieved top-ten ranking, and is the only waste management company to have done so. BR Metals is a multi-award-winning independent recycling company that specialises the recovery of […]
KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach – 20 January 2022 – Jasa Sarjana Sdn Bhd continues to bolster its line-up of window tint products, with its rebranding of the official window film for Mazda cars, as official supplier to Bermaz Motor Sdn Bhd. With the recent rebranding exercise, Skytint – the solar and security film distributed by Jasa Sarjana exclusively for Mazda vehicles in Malaysia – is now known as ACTIV-e […]
The USD 2 billion facility will produce ferronickel and EV battery grade nickel sulphate JAKARTA, INDONESIA – Media OutReach – 19 January 2022 – Transasia Minerals Ltd, an international mining company headquartered in Jakarta, Indonesia, today announced its plans to proceed with developing a nickel processing facility in Morowali, Central Sulawesi, Indonesia. The nickel processing facility in Morowali is slated to complete construction by 2024, following the ruling by the […]
By James M Dorsey Like Qatar, after winning the right to host this year’s World Cup, Saudi Arabia is discovering the pitfalls of seeking soft power, whether through sports or religion, without coming to grips with skeletons in its closet. Last week, France spotlighted the pitfalls when it questioned security in the kingdom following a mysterious explosion in a support vehicle carrying six members of the Sodicars Racing team […]
Up to 20% premium refund upon successful application HONG KONG & MACAU – Media OutReach – 10 January 2022 – AXA Hong Kong and Macau (AXA) today announced the launch of “FortuneXtra Savings Plan (“FortuneXtra”) to help customers seize currency potentials and accelerate wealth building with exceptional flexibility to suit changing trends and needs. Kevin Chor, Chief Life and Health Insurance Officer, AXA Hong Kong and Macau, […]
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – Media OutReach – 8 January 2022 – Shortly after VinFast Global EV Day at CES 2022, Artemis DNA, a full-service, accredited, high complexity clinical diagnostic laboratory company providing proprietary Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) genetic and diagnostic testing that enables precision medicine through early disease detection in the U.S., expressed interest in VinFast EVs VF 6, VF 7, VF 8 and VF 9 by making […]
HANOI, VIETNAM – Media OutReach – 8 January 2022 – VinAI, the world’s top 25 AI research-based company, makes the first in-person debut of its cutting-edge product suite at the 2022 Consumer Electronics Show (CES). VinAI showcases multi-object video analysis solution Smart Edge at CES 2022 Hailed as the most prominent tech affair, CES has been a global stage for the industry’s next-gen technologies for 50 years. Gathering thousands […]
The centre will help local companies implement energy-efficient initiatives and reduce overhead costs SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 5 January 2022 – Nanyang Polytechnic (NYP) and Schneider Electric have launched a one-stop Sustainability Experience Centre to help Singapore’s small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) implement green technologies at the workplace. This can help Singapore achieve its goal of having at least 80% of buildings to be green by 2030, according […]
HANOI, VIETNAM – Media OutReach – 28 December 2021 – The “VinUniversity Global Case Competition 2021” (VGCC), organized by VinUniversity, has just concluded. Three teams from the United States, Finland, and Vietnam pushed ahead of over a thousand teams from 200 leading universities in 30 countries to score the top three prizes. The Award Ceremony of VinUniversity Global Case Competition 2021 The theme of the 2021 competition […]
December 22, 2021, Vingroup successfully closed the first international sustainable syndicated loan transaction of $400 million to serve the development needs of VinFast and its member companies. HANOI, VIETNAM – Media OutReach – 28 December 2021 – This is the first sustainable syndicated loan transaction, and the second international sustainable fund raising transaction by Vingroup. Previously, Vinpearl – a member company of the Group, as well as a […]
By James M Dorsey Long banned, Christmas has finally, at least tacitly, arrived in Saudi Arabia; just don’t use the name in marketing or be ostentatious about your tree. Coffeeshops serving beverages in red cups with snowflakes on them are ok. So is the sale of soap bars named ‘Tis the Season and Vanilla Bean Noel. Christmas trees that sell at up to US$3,000 a piece are slightly […]
Arabian Post Staff CARS24, India’s e-commerce platform for pre-owned vehicles, announced the closing of a $400 million round of funding, including a $300 million Series G equity round alongside $100 million debt from diversified financial institutions. This is CARS24’s third round of fund raising in over a year and values the used cars e-commerce player at $3.3 billion, about double the valuation from its previous round in […]
Arabian Post Staff The Dubai International Financial Centre Courts announced the launch of a ‘Specialised Court for the Digital Economy’ aimed at simplifying the settlement process of complex civil and commercial disputes related to the digital economy. The new specialised court will deal with national and international disputes related to current and emerging technologies. It will cover a wide variety of fields including big data, blockchain technologies, […]
