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My Food Bag delivers quality meal service at scale with Infor

Infor CloudSuite F&B instrumental in ensuring leading Kiwi recipe and meal giant achieve productivity and efficiency gains AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND – Media OutReach – 11 February 2022 – Infor, the industry cloud company, today announced that My Food Bag, a leading recipe and meal delivery service, has deployed Infor CloudSuite Food & Beverage (F&B) ERP to achieve organisational-wide transparency and full visibility of end-to-end profitability.   Having experienced exponential growth over its […]

February 11

Asian News by Media-Outreach

Aurora Strategy Group Announces Largest Expansion In Its History

New consultants from Australia, Canada, and the United States offers global reach and additional services TORONTO, CANADA – News Direct – 3 February 2022 – Marcel Wieder, President and Chief Advocate for Aurora Strategy Group announced the firm’s largest expansion by adding six new consultants in Australia, Canada, and the United States. This follows the recent addition of consultants in Israel and the United Arab Emirates.   […]

February 03

Asian News by Media-Outreach

Amazon.sg partners with Watsons, giving Prime members access to over thousands of daily essentials with same day delivery

Prime members can now access a wider selection of daily essentials with Watsons’ range of beauty, health and personal care products across brands including L’Oréal Paris, Aveeno, Bioré, and more   Prime members can receive their Watsons orders as early as the same day, with Amazon.sg’s 2-hour scheduled delivery options   SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 11 January 2022 – Amazon Singapore announced today a new partnership with Watsons to launch […]

January 11

Asian News by Media-Outreach

AXA launches “FortuneXtra Savings Plan” 9 policy currency options with most flexibility in currency conversion and market-first dual currency accounts

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, […]

January 10

Asian News by Media-Outreach

SpeakIn’s Asia Dialogues launches in Singapore; to enable discussion and thought leadership on diversity, ESG and more

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 7 January 2022 – For centuries dialogue has been known to create positive transformation in businesses, cultures and communities, shaping our global, regional and industry agendas.   SpeakIn is launching Asia Dialogues in an effort to build conversations on topics of immediate focus to the Asian region. The forum being launched in Singapore will enable progressive discussions that will not only bring us closer to […]

January 07

Asian News by Media-Outreach

Official Sponsor Midea congratulates Thailand for winning the AFF Suzuki Cup 2020

The leading home appliances brand brought the best ASEAN football tournament to millions of fans at home SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 7 January 2022 – Midea, one of the world’s leading home appliances brands and official sponsor of the ASEAN Football Federation (AFF) Championship – commonly known as the AFF Suzuki Cup 2020 – welcomes winner Thailand to the AFF hall of fame.   Amid the pandemic, the […]

January 07

Asian News by Media-Outreach

Influential Brands Celebrates Champions of Business Excellence in Asia with Gala Event in Thailand as Part of The Celebration

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 6 January 2022 – As small enterprises and prominent businesses alike are embracing the future of work, Influential Brands® conferred recognition on brands and employers who stood strong in their commitment to excellence.   Backed by a robust market survey in Asia with the participation of 15,000 consumers and an anonymous survey of more than 10,000 employees, 32 companies are named the “2021 Asia’s Top Influential Brands”, […]

January 06

Columns

Qatar World Cup sparks culture controversies

By James M Dorsey Footballers with diametrically opposed views on homosexuality and alcohol consumption have sparked heated controversy about Islamic mores and human and workers’ rights in Qatar’s final stretch in the run-up for next year’s FIFA World Cup. Two things stand out in the controversy beyond the specific arguments put forward by opposing camps. First, some fault lines cut across community lines rather than pit one […]

December 19

Asian News by Media-Outreach

Woodfibre LNG awards EPFC contract to McDermott

Collaboration to design and build the lowest-emission LNG facility in the world SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 26 November 2021 – Woodfibre LNG has signed an Engineering, Procurement, Fabrication, and Construction (EPFC) contract with McDermott International. The EPFC contract is an important step in advancing detailed engineering and construction scheduling work in advance of Woodfibre LNG issuing a notice to proceed.   Responsibly produced natural gas is […]

November 26

Asian News by Media-Outreach

One Package, Two Destinations at the pulse x The Emperor Hotel Staycation

Just Check in and Enjoy a Curated Exotic Holiday, Ideal for No Planners! Stay at Deluxe Room with Breakfast for Two Starting at $900 with Hotel Credit Equivalent to Room Rate Revel in a Moroccan-themed Afternoon and a 180° Sea View Enjoy Seaside Restaurants and Trending Activities HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 17 November 2021 – Most Hongkongers have already been on all sorts of staycations. Food-themed, sea-view […]

November 17

Asian News by Media-Outreach

World’s First UV-C LED Water Purifying Straw, LUMISTRAW Now Available In Singapore

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 9 November 2021 – Champs Industrial, Singapore’s leading manufacturer of water treatment, sterilization and filtration solutions, is pleased to announce the launch of the world’s 1st UV-C LED water purifying straw – LUMISTRAW. This innovative and revolutionary new product incorporates the use of the most advanced UV-C LED technology and novel flow cell design to create a disinfection system that is highly effective, efficient […]

November 09

Asian News by Media-Outreach

Pearl FALCO Holiday 2021 Collection – A Little Merry, A Little Bright

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 1 November 2021 – Pearl FALCO today announced the launch of yet another exciting collection this holiday season with a glamorous and luminescent selection of pieces that are reminiscent of the brand’s commitment to celebrations and festivities while being enveloped in familial love. Titled ‘A Little Merry, a Little Bright‘, the Holiday 2021 Collection depicts the beauty of Akoya pearls and is bound to have you […]

November 01

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Give Gift Boutique Launched Sentimental Autumn Gifts to Pamper Your Beloved Ones

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 29 October 2021 – Living in a fast-paced city is busy and it is easy to feel down as the season changes. In addition, many people are suffering from isolation and loneliness caused by the global pandemic and long for greetings from others. Thus, Give Gift Boutique, a popular online gift shop in Hong Kong launched several series of autumn gifts, you could pamper your […]

October 29

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Belkin announces a collaboration with famous Singer-songwriter, Victor Wong (Pin Guan), a 25 years veteran in the music industry

HONG KONG / SINGAPORE / KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach – 27 October 2021 – Belkin, a global consumer electronics leader, today announces a collaboration with a famous Singer-songwriter, Victor Wong「Pin Guan」. With his classically trained background in music and more than 25 years of being in the music and acting industry, Victor Wong「Pin Guan」 is meticulous and highly discerning about sound quality and having sound true to life.  […]

October 27

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Pacific Oil & Gas Limited Rebrands to Pacific Energy Corporation Limited

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 26 October 2021 – Pacific Oil & Gas Limited (PO&G) has announced that it will rebrand its operations to become Pacific Energy Corporation Limited.   Ratnesh Bedi, President of Pacific Energy said, “The Pacific Energy name and new logo reflects the next step in our growth strategy dedicated to providing cleaner energy for North American markets and growing Asian economies. Our refreshed branding also […]

October 26

Arts & Culture

Well-being Retreats: Withdraw Into Wellness

Historically, a retreat referred to the military strategy of pulling away or moving back from the enemy due to an impending defeat or to gain a different advantage. In contemporary times, the word retreat has come to mean many other things. One thing remains true, however. Retreat means withdrawal. And well-being retreats pertain to the strategic departure from one’s routine for one’s personal well-being. What Is a […]

October 25

Columns

New ME equations and women’s emancipation

By James M. Dorsey Two separate developments involving improved relations between Sunni and Shiite Muslims and women’s sporting rights demonstrate major shifts in how rivalry for leadership of the Muslim world and competition to define Islam in the 21st century is playing out in a world in which Middle Eastern states can no longer depend on the United States coming to their defence. The developments fit into […]

October 09

Featured

UAE permits crypto trading in Dubai free zone

Financial regulators in the United Arab Emirates have reached an arrangement to officially allow and support cryptocurrency trading in an economic free zone in Dubai. The Dubai World Trade Centre Authority (DWTCA) announced Wednesday that it had signed an agreement with the UAE’s Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA) to support the regulation and trading of crypto assets within the DWTCA free zone. The new initiative establishes a framework enabling […]

September 24

Asian News by Media-Outreach

Midea Comes Onboard the AFF Suzuki Cup 2020 as Official Sponsor

Enabling 492 million Fans in Southeast Asia to Enjoy the Region’s Premier Football Tournament at Home GUANGDONG, CHINA – Media OutReach – 22 September 2021 – Midea, one of the world’s leading home appliances producers, has announced its official sponsorship of the ASEAN Football Federation (AFF) Football Championship, also known as the AFF Suzuki Cup 2020, on the day of the official draw. Through supporting millions of football fans […]

September 22

Asian News by Media-Outreach

Chinachem Group and HKSTP Select 10 Tech Ventures in Pilot-first Accelerator to Test Drive Proptech Innovations at Central Market

“CCG Accel – Powered by HKSTP” is a pioneering programme to help tech ventures close the critical gap between innovation and commercialisation and advance smart property and retail operations in Hong Kong HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 9 September 2021 – Chinachem Group (the Group) and Hong Kong Science & Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) took another step forward in its pioneering pilot-first accelerator programme today by announcing […]

September 10

Asian News by Media-Outreach

Exotic Currency Addition: OctaFX Includes Mexican Peso in its asset Pool

KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach – 3 September 2021 – The Mexican peso (MXN) enters OctaFX‘s currency pool at the end of August—it comes with three tradable currency pairs.   Finally, the most traded currency from Latin America enters global Forex broker OctaFX’s ensemble—the Mexican peso (MXN).   Being the third-largest currency traded in North America (after the U.S. dollar and Canadian dollar), the Mexican currency is issued and […]

September 03

Asian News by Media-Outreach

Yanchang Petroleum International’s Two Ordinary Resolutions Were Passed by Shareholders

Receives US$22 Million Loan from Controlling Shareholder to Support Capacity Expansion Plan for Canadian Novus HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 2 September 2021 – Yanchang Petroleum International Limited (“Yanchang Petroleum International” or the “Company”; Stock Code: 00346) announced that two ordinary resolutions as proposed by the Company were duly passed at the Special General Meeting. Pursuant to which, Yanchang Petroleum Group (Hong Kong) Co., Limited (“Yanchang Petroleum HK”) […]

September 02

Asian News by Media-Outreach

Trend Micro Detected Over 13 Million Malware Events Targeting Linux-based Cloud Environments

Coinminers, web shells and ransomware made up 56% of malwares targeting Linux systems in the first half of 2021 HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 30 August 2021 – Trend Micro Incorporated (TYO: 4704; TSE: 4704), a global cybersecurity leader, today released new research on the state of Linux security in the first half of 2021. The report gives valuable insight into how Linux operating systems are being targeted […]

August 30

Asian News by Media-Outreach

Amazon Launches IP Accelerator in Singapore to Help Small Businesses Secure Trademarks and Protect Their Brands

IP Accelerator connects small and medium-sized businesses with a network of trusted Singapore Intellectual Property (IP) law firms that will charge competitive fees on key services Participating businesses can access Amazon’s brand protection tools months before their trademark registration is issued SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 26 August 2021 – Today, Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) launched the Intellectual Property Accelerator (IP Accelerator) in Singapore, making it easier and […]

August 26

Asian News by Media-Outreach

HOYA launches “FULL CONTROL”, a revolutionary 4-in-1 combo for lenses that provide the ultimate eye protection to spectacle wearers

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 13 August 2021 – HOYA Vision Care, a leader in optical technology innovation, has launched its latest FULL CONTROL 4-in-1 combo for eyewear lenses that will provide Singaporeans ultimate eye protection.   Based on extensive consumer research, Singaporeans are gaining awareness that the constant use of digital devices are now causing more digital eye strain. Next, with high levels of UV in […]

August 13

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Skincare brand Woop launches Antibacterial beauty moisturizing spray series – a revolutionary antibacterial technology

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 10 August 2021 – During pandemics, antibacterial technology is used regularly for cleaning and disinfection. However, there is no antibacterial product that is designed specifically for facial disinfection. Therefore, the risk of infection increases through the portals of the eyes, nose, and mouth. Because of this, Woop has launched a revolutionary antibacterial facial spray series, integrating the concepts of ‘Antibacterial’, ‘Skincare’ and ‘Beauty’.    With just one antibacterial facial […]

August 10

Asian News by Media-Outreach

Allianz: Shipping losses stay at historic lows, but Asia remains largest global loss hotspot

Safety & Shipping Review 2021: 49 large ships lost worldwide last year. Total losses down 50% over 10 years. Number of shipping incidents (2,703) declines year-on-year. Shipping industry remains resilient through pandemic, but mega-ship, supply chain and climate challenges loom large. Suez Canal incident shows ever-increasing vessel sizes continue to pose a disproportionately large risk with costly groundings and salvage operations. High number of fires and containers […]

August 03

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Tang Palace Join Hands with Green Monday Presenting Artfully Curated Plant-based Meat Dishes across East China

Which Are Kind to the Body and the Planet SHANGHAI, CHINA – Media OutReach – 26 July 2021 – As green diets takes the world by storm, plant-based meat is on the rise. With consumers’ growing desire for higher living standards, health and a low-carbon lifestyle, Green Monday collaborates with Tang Palace, introducing a green menu featuring OmniPork and some of the world’s bestselling plant-based meats. Comparable to real meat in […]

July 26

Featured

Commodity currencies unjustifiably slammed

After an epic fall in 2020-2021 due the coronavirus shock and the subsequent explosion in the Federal Reserve’s balance sheet to its current $8.2 trillion, the US dollar has made a counter cyclical move to 93 on its trade weighted index (DXY). The catalyst for this move are massive Japanese purchase of long duration US Treasury bonds, Chinese central bank intervention to arrest the rise of the […]

July 22

Featured Blogs

Canada migration levels back to pre-pandemic levels

Stronger-than-expected international migration lifted Canada’s population by 82,000 in the first quarter, the fastest quarterly increase since the pandemic began, a report by Royal Bank of Canada said. The report attributed this to the  federal government’s strong push for new permanent residents, with most of the increase accounted for by people already temporarily living in the country. There was also a significant increase in temporary residents that […]

July 05