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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 […]

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 […]

GAVIN Hockey Wealth Specialists to Join Connectus, Establishing Connectus’ Presence in the Canadian Wealth Management and North American Athlete Markets

NEW YORK, US – EQS Newswire – 23 July 2021 – Focus Financial Partners Inc. (NASDAQ:FOCS) (“Focus”), a leading partnership of independent, fiduciary wealth management firms, announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement under which GAVIN Hockey Wealth Specialists (“GAVIN”), a registered portfolio manager and investment adviser based in Toronto, will join Connectus Wealth Advisers (“Connectus”). This transaction is expected to close in the third […]

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 […]

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 […]

NTT to create world’s largest connected stadium, generating a ‘digital twin’ of the Tour de France

The unique concept will bring together people, processes and technology over 3,400km ensuring the continuity and resilience of the race HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 29 June 2021 – NTT Ltd., the official technology partner to A.S.O., today announced it will create the world’s largest connected stadium, a concept unique to the Tour de France, generating a ‘digital twin’ of the event. Millions of data […]

NEFIN appointed by Cyberport to carry out solar power project

Light-weight panel system provides facility owners with safe options towards carbon neutrality   HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 5 June 2021 – The leading solar photovoltaic (PV) developer and investor in carbon neutrality solutions, NEFIN Group, was appointed by Hong Kong Cyberport (Cyberport) to trailblaze solar PV solutions for its existing facilities. The revolutionary solar panel system overcomes space and loading constraints of most buildings […]

Lighthouse Global Group Increases Immigration Consulting Service

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 4 June 2021 – In recent years, there is a growing demand for immigration related services. Lighthouse Global Group has expanded its immigration practice to include more than 10 staff members in Hong Kong and overseas in order to improve the efficiency of immigration, thus solving the problem of future Hong Kong immigration influx. Immigration is a major decision in […]

Collection of Innovations, Insights & Ideas Enables Strategic Digital Transformation and Long-Term Success in Virtual Business

First large-scale Business & IT trade exhibition after the pandemic held for 3 days next month in HKCEC, Hong Kong   HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 28 May 2021 – COVID has disrupted the business models of all industries globally, and corporations and companies everywhere have all scrambled to adopt to this business “New Normal”. Ability to perform digital transformation and master online virtual business […]

Woodfibre LNG signs second sales agreement with BP Gas Marketing Limited

SQUAMISH, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA – Media OutReach – 7 May 2021 – Woodfibre LNG has taken another step toward shipping some of the world’s cleanest LNG to Asian markets, where it can offset coal and displace millions of tonnes of greenhouse gas every year. Pacific Oil & Gas Limited’s (PO&G) wholly-owned subsidiary, Woodfibre LNG, has signed a second LNG Sales and Purchase Agreement (SPA) with BP Gas […]

Lighthouse Global Group aims to increase Immigration consulting services in response to future demand

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 26 April 2021 – Demand for immigration services has increased dramatically as Hong Kong faces a political uncertainty, epidemic, and an economic downturn. Despite the recent unrest in Hong Kong, The company will expand its service to include more countries and on the ground services over the next six months to help facilitate immigration services. Immigration is a major decision […]

The Weeknd donates $1m to Ethiopian relief efforts

DUBAI: Canadian singer The Weeknd pledged to donate $1 million toward Ethiopian relief efforts, he announced in an Instagram post this week. Reports claim that thousands of Ethiopians have been

Kinaxis Named a Leader in the 2021 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Supply Chain Planning Solutions Report

Kinaxis evaluated on both execution and vision with furthest placement for completeness of vision in the Leaders quadrant   OTTAWA, CANADA – Media OutReach – 4 March 2021 – Kinaxis® Inc. (TSX:KXS), the authority in driving agility for fast, confident decision-making in an unpredictable world, today announced it has been named a Leader in the 2021 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Supply Chain Planning Solutions. The company is […]

Unique French-English bilingual programme at the Canadian International School (CIS) expanding from August 2021

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 22 February 2021 – The Canadian International School (CIS) in Singapore is delighted to announce the expansion of its unique French-English bilingual programme at the Lakeside campus with the opening of a class in grade 1, 2 and 5 starting in August 2021. Going forward, the programme will now be available to students at its Lakeside campus from grade 1 through to grade 5. “We are […]

Plus Renewables and 424 Capital Enter into a Merger Agreement for Asset Management Businesses in North America

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 12 January 2021 – Plus Renewable Technologies Limited (“Plus Renewable“) today announced that its subsidiary, SP Energy (USA) One LLC (“SP Energy“), the parent company of Radian Generation LLC (“Radian“) has entered into a merger agreement with a subsidiary of 424 Capital (“424“). The business will operate under the name of Radian Generation LLC. This partnership will support the continued growth of Radian’s renewable […]

Dr Tio Man Kwun, Peter – Prevention of Falls in Older Elderly

Elderly fall accidents are preventable. High probability of falling for the elderly. Winter- The peak season for elderly falling. Physical exercise prevents elderly falls. HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 4 January 2021 – The Department of Health in 2013 stated that, in Hong Kong, people over the age of 65 are more likely to fall at home. About one out of every five elders living in the community will […]

‘Aladdin’ star Mena Massoud to star in new Egyptian film

DUBAI: Egyptian-Canadian actor Mena Massoud is set to star in a new Egyptian feature film titled “Fe Ez el Dohr.” He will reportedly fly to Cairo to begin pre-production.   “Fe Ez el Dohr” is the

SonicWall Boundless 2020 Virtual Event Unites Global Partners, Sets Records for Registration, Attendance

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 14 December 2020 – Organizations have made significant changes to operations as a result of COVID-19 mandates and measures. One such shift included SonicWall Boundless 2020, a global virtual event held in November that empowered the company’s global community of partners and resellers as they look toward new challenges and opportunities in 2021. The biggest virtual event in SonicWall history, Boundless 2020 posted a company […]

Boris Johnson: UK government looking at conduct of Arcadia directors

LONDON: British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Wednesday the conduct of directors of the collapsed fashion group Arcadia would be examined.“The secretary of state for business, enterprise and

Canadian officials warn drivers not to let moose lick their cars

Canadians, officials have an important message for you: “Do not let moose lick your car.”

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 […]

Taiwan’s Sugarcane Straws Explore US Market

TAIPEI, TAIWAN – Media OutReach – 27 October 2020 – Taiwan not only invented bubble tea that has created a global phenomenon, one of the country’s vibrant startup firms has also come up with eco versions of straws that allow you sip through and enjoy chewy tapioca balls, or oversized ‘bubbles’, in beverages. Among many green solutions providers, Taiwan Plants Fiber Tech Alliance(PFTA) makes plastic-free, bio-degradable straws […]

Newcomer Iman Vellani cast as Muslim superhero Ms. Marvel in new

DUBAI: After an extensive search, Marvel has finally found its Ms. Marvel. The studio has cast Canadian newcomer Iman Vellani to star in its forthcoming Disney+ series based on the comic-book

Here’s How Expo 2020’s Saudi Pavilion Celebrated The Kingdom’s 90th National Day

The video was a collaborative effort between two of Saudi Arabia’s most renowned artists Nugamshi, a calligrapher who painted words and phrases of the national anthem in his signature, contemporary style.  It added depth and importance to the meaning behind the lyrics of the anthem while opera singer, Sawsan Al Bahiti, performed a special rendition of the country’s national anthem. Her voice radiated strength, optimism and power […]