Turkey is a land poised between West Asia and Europe. It is part Asia and part Europe, and visitors to the country love it for its unique, strategic location. It charms the rest of the world with its rich culture and architecture that reflect its many cultural influences. It is indeed one of the world’s most exciting destinations. And if Turkey’s romance and mystique captivate you, Turkish […]
KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach – 27 August 2021 – Global development has been disrupted by the Covid-19 pandemic, Advance Technology Innovator (AdvanceTC) as part of the satellite technology industry chain, stay firm with the development plan and targeting a listing on the Nasdaq Capital Market by second quarter of next year. AdvanceTC Breaking Highlight | Interviewed by BC WORLD NEWS CHANNEL LIVESTREAM Video link: https://v.qq.com/x/page/h327198k9zl.html AdvanceTC Marketing Sdn Bhd Director […]
Expands on NCS’ presence in Australia and aims to encourage innovation collaboration between Australia and Singapore Helps governments and enterprise leverage digital technologies to transform the way they operate and thrive in the digital economy Aims to grow local team to 1,500 and create 500 new digital jobs SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 26 August 2021 – NCS today announced the launch of NCS NEXT Cloud Centre […]
KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach – 26 August 2021 – Malaysia’s leading independent investment bank, Kenanga Investment Bank Berhad (“Kenanga” or the “Group”) today announced a 49.4% rise in profit after tax and non-controlling interest (“PATNCI” or “net profit”) for the second quarter ended 30 June 2021 (“2Q21”) to RM30.6 million, as compared to RM20.5 million in the same period last year (“2Q20”). For the six […]
Revenue grew by 58.0% year on year to RMB36.4 billion and Interim dividend amounted to HK12 cents per share Rental income grew significantly by 79% year on year to RMB391 million Contracted sales increased by 53% year on year to RMB157.03 billion for the first seven months, representing 59% of full year target Net debt-to-equity ratio and weighted average cost of indebtedness improved to 60.4% and 5.1% […]
AptameX™, Achiko’s breakthrough DNA aptamer-based diagnostic test for Covid-19, received product and registration emergency use approval from the Ministry of Health in Indonesia, alongside its sister digital passporting service, Teman Sehat™ (“Health Buddy”). PT Achiko Medika Indonesia, which is 50% owned by Achiko AG, and its manufacturing partner, PT Indofarma TBK, have signed an agreement for the production and registration of AptameX™. The approval, together with the […]
Invest for growth to achieve long-term growth ambitions HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 25 August 2021 – Razer™ (“Razer” or the “Company”, together with its subsidiaries, the “Group”, Hong Kong Stock Code: 1337), the leading global lifestyle brand for gamers, announces unaudited financial results for the six months ended 30 June 2021 (“1H 2021”). “Razer had a phenomenal first half of the year. In addition […]
KUALA LUMPUR, MALASIA – Media OutReach – 25 August 2021 – The international Forex broker OctaFX turns ten years old. This past decade culminates in 6.6 million Forex trading accounts opened, 200,000 Trade &Win gifts delivered, over 102,000 followers on social media, 44 Forex industry awards received, providing services in more than 100 countries, and 500 million trades executed on the platform since inception—to just name a […]
TAIPEI, TAIWAN – Media OutReach – 24 August 2021 – The lifespan of solar photovoltaic (PV) panels can reach 30 years, if not properly disposed of, it is expected that the cumulative amount of global solar module waste will reach 8 million tons by 2030. How to incorporate waste solar modules into the circular economic model is a major issue. With the support of the Department of […]
HANOI, VIETNAM – Media OutReach – 23 August 2021 – The online event AI Day 2021 – Empowering Innovations, organized by VinAI Research (the tech arm of Vingroup) will be held on August 27, 2021, aiming to unlock solutions to developing artificial intelligence in Vietnam. The event anticipates up to 2,000 participants, for the first time bringing together the world’s top-tier experts in AI and leading researchers […]
James M Dorsey Afghanistan is showing the United Arab Emirates the downside of being a haven for deposed leaders and exiled politicians whose wealth is reportedly parked without question in Emirati financial institutions. The latest arrival in the UAE, former Afghan president Ashraf Ghani, denied this week allegations by Afghanistan’s ambassador to Tajikistan, Zahir Aghbar, that he had stolen US$169 million from state coffers and an assertion by the Russian […]
Launches Ricoh Cyber Security Management Service – the New Security Operations Center and Cyber Security Solutions Dismantling the Fallacy of Digital Business, Blocking the Network Vulnerabilities, and Protecting Corporate Network Security for SMEs HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 23 August 2021 – RICOH Hong Kong, the leading pioneer of Smart Workplace services, is committed to providing a wide range of technology business solutions to enable companies to […]
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 23 August 2021 – Arup, a global built environment consultant, celebrates its 45th anniversary in Hong Kong with a series of initiatives, including a city story video series and a dedicated school programme, to envision a more sustainable Hong Kong with the local community. Today, Arup’s influence can be felt everywhere across the city, from its tallest building to the longest bridge and […]
SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 23 August 2021 – Kestrel Investigation and Services Pte Ltd (“Kestrel”), a premier security company in Singapore, promises to help companies, organisations and asset owners get more efficient at detecting and managing security threats on their premises with outcome-based solutions that cuts resource utilisation and costs at the same time. A traditionally manpower-intensive sector, the security service industry has gone through […]
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 20 August 2021 – As the idea of gifting is moving with the times, we strive to delight recipients with wonderful gifts that are both upscale and creative. Thus, Give Gift Boutique, the leading online flower shop in Hong Kong, has launched a series of luxury hampers and has teamed up with Reign for the mid-autumn hampers with lighting decor, […]
2021 IBA received more than 3,800 entries from organizations in 63 nations as leaders of conglomerates tasked with need to tackle diverse social problems PHNOM PENH, CAMBODIA – Media OutReach – 20 August 2021 – Prince Holding Group (“Prince Group”), one of Cambodia’s largest and fastest growing conglomerates, is proud to announce that Neak Oknha Chen Zhi (“陈志公爵”), Chairman of Prince Group, has been recognized as Entrepreneur of the Year – […]
Profit Attributable to Owners up 287% to HK$2.7 billion Backed by Significant Gains in Investment Management and Strong Recovery in Consumer Finance Financial Highlights For the 6-month period ended 30 Jun 2021 30 Jun 2020 Change Revenue (HK$ million) Pre-tax Profit (HK$ million) 2,096.0 2,042.9 +2.6% 3,215.7 950.5 +238.3% Profit Attributable to Owners of the Company (HK$ million) 2,693.0 695.2 +287.4% Basic Earnings per Share (HK […]
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 19 August 2021 – Environmental charity, Redress, releases a preview of never-before-seen runway looks from the Redress Design Award 2021 Finalists offering a glimpse of what will be showcased at the Grand Final Fashion Show on 11 September held in Hong Kong – and livestreamed to the world. The photoshoot, styled and shot by two leading Hong Kong creatives Kieran Ho and […]
By James M Dorsey Abu Omar Khorasani was taken from Kabul’s Pul-i-Charkhi prison and unceremoniously shot. The first and only person to have been executed since the Taliban gained full control of Afghanistan, Mr. Khorasani was the head of the Islamic State in South Asia until he was arrested by government forces last year. The precise circumstances of his execution are not known. His killing was, however, […]
KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach – 19 August 2021 – Over 80 percent of Malaysian businesses surveyed by CPA Australia, one of the world’s largest professional accounting bodies, undertook a major technology project in the last 12 months. CPA Australia found that technologies such as data analytics and business intelligence software delivered a boon for the nation’s businesses. Bryan Chung FCPA: By using technology, Malaysian businesses were able […]
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 19 August 2021 – As one of the pioneering Health Technology Startups which aims to digitalize Indonesian Healthcare, Zi.Care aims to alleviate the underlying problems with the healthcare system through digitalization. Given the severe strain on medical resources in Indonesia, it gives rise to a plethora of further healthcare issues which threatens to cripple Indonesia’s entire healthcare system. With average waiting time […]
SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 18 August 2021 – Plant-based food-tech company Shandi has closed its second seed round led by Singapore-headquartered Tolaram – one of Africa’s largest packaged food companies. Other investors in this round include Australia based food-tech accelerator SparkLabs Cultiv8, and former CEO-India for Louis Dreyfus and prominent angel investor Simmarpal Singh. The fresh funding that raised more than USD700,000 will be used to set […]
By Manish Rai The Taliban now control almost the whole of Afghanistan including the capital city, Kabul, almost two decades since they were driven out by US troops. It was widely expected that after the United States complete withdrawal the Taliban will make significant territorial gains. But no one expected that it will happen at that fast pace and 300,000 plus Afghan forces will melt so quickly in front […]
By James M Dorsey Having taken control, the Taliban want the world to believe that they have become more pragmatic and inclusive in the twenty years since they brutally ruled Afghanistan. Whether true or not, will be determined by the group’s attitudes towards jihadists and other militants, ethnic and religious minorities, women, and governance. To be fair, the Taliban despite controlling all of Afghanistan since Sunday, including […]
