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A provisional patent for the novel DNA aptamer and saliva Covid-19 test kit has been lodged Codenamed “Gumnuts”, the test is extremely low cost, convenient and easy to use, significantly cheaper than current RNA and antigen-based test kits A world-class international team of scientist has been assembled for development and commercialisation Clinical trials will commence shortly, with a view to commercial availability before the end of 2020. […]

The partnership signals Lu International’s plan to capitalise on growth opportunities for financial services in some of the world’s up and coming economies, throughout and beyond Southeast Asia   SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 18 August 2020 – Lu International (Singapore) Financial Asset Exchange (PTE) Ltd. (‘Lu International’), a subsidiary of China’s leading retail fintech enterprise Lufax Holding, and KASIKORNBANK, one of Thailand’s largest banks, have recently announced a strategic partnership […]

Members of The 1 loyalty programme gain access to AI-driven lifestyle, health and wealth services   HONG KONG, CHINA – Media OutReach – 11 August 2020 – Prudential Life Assurance (Thailand) Public Company Limited (“Prudential Thailand”) and The 1 CENTRAL LIMITED (“The 1”) today signed an agreement for the country’s first lifestyle and health collaboration, bringing enhanced digital services to members of Thailand’s leading loyalty programme. The 1 is […]

HONG KONG, CHINA – Media OutReach – 11 August 2020 – Boutir, a social mobile commerce solution and multi-channel commerce platform provider, has produced a new TV commercial series titled the Three Boutir Genies, which showcases through sci-fi animation how Boutir’s easy-to-use mobile interface can effectively address merchants’ pain points associated with setting up an online shop.   The new TV commercial series was premiered on Viu TV on 27 […]

Move expands Sun Life’s presence to eight markets in Asia   SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 7 August 2020 – Sun Life Financial Inc. (TSX: SLF) (NYSE: SLF), a global life insurer and asset manager, today announced it has opened a branch in Singapore to offer life insurance solutions to High Net Worth Clients. The announcement follows final license approval from the Monetary Authority of Singapore in May 2020.   […]

HANOI, VIETNAM – Media OutReach – Aug 07, 2020 – T​he potential of Blockchain technology reaches across multiple industries. This 4.0 digital mechanism could be the answer for many stubborn social problems, especially when the world is facing a once-in-a-century health crisis — Covid-19 and is demanding urgent resolutions. This strange, yet promising, Blockchain corporation – Lina Network believes, it’s about time for them to take the next significant step […]

Nine new senior executives signal Envision Digital’s rapid global expansion in key Asia-Pacific (APAC) and Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) markets   SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 5 August 2020 – Global green tech, Artificial Intelligence and Internet of Things (AIoT) technology leader, Envision Digital International Pte Ltd (“Envision Digital”), today announced the appointment of nine new management hires as the company expands to deliver on its Net Zero […]

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SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 4 August 2020 – To commemorate Singapore’s 55th birthday, Amazon aims to recognize home-grown businesses and celebrate their journeys by launching today dedicated “Shop Local” storefront on Amazon.sg. The curated page features four local brands’ founding stories and a plethora of products from local businesses in categories such as home and home improvement, electronics, kitchen and dining, health and personal care, toys and games, […]

Organizations can save the cost of 8 full time employees by adopting an XDR approach, says ESG   HONG KONG, CHINA – Media OutReach – 3 August 2020 – Trend Micro Incorporated (TYO: 4704; TSE: 4704), the global leader in cloud security, today shared the significant business value driven by cloud-powered XDR and Managed XDR offerings, which optimize threat detection and response across all critical vectors. In a recent survey commissioned […]

Released whitepaper assesses the key trends shaping Asia Pacific’s workforce, and the critical role of organizations, people and technology in realizing a hybrid workplace   SINGAPORE – Media OutReach -29 JULY 2020 – As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to transform our daily lives, Microsoft, with research from TechRepublic Premium, looked into the impact the pandemic has had on the region’s legacy work styles, business operations and how […]

Staying Resilient Amid Economic Uncertainty 1H 2020 Group Profitability Improved Year-on-Year   Highlights First Half of 2020 Group revenue of US$991.6 million improved by 5.9% over the same period last year and decreased by 10.5% compared to the second half of last year Group net profit of HK$390.8 million increased 119.2% as compared with the first six-month period of last year; and decreased 12.0% compared to the […]

Dubai, UAE: The Architecture department under the School of Energy, Geoscience, Infrastructure and Society (EGIS) at Heriot-Watt University Dubai today launched ‘CMYK’ – a unique and innovative virtual showcase of students’ projects. In light of the current pandemic, the live exhibition that traditionally takes place annually has been reimagined as an online virtual space. The title of this year’s showcase is inspired from the CMYK colour model; […]

20% jump in ransomware globally, 109% spike in United States 24% drop in malware attacks worldwide 7% of phishing attacks capitalized on COVID-19 pandemic 176% increase in malicious Microsoft Office file types 23% of malware attacks leveraged non-standards ports 50% rise of IoT malware attacks Report analyzes threat intelligence data gathered from 1.1 million sensors in over 215 countries and territories MILPITAS, CALIFORNIA – Media OutReach – 27 July […]

A new report reveals that astutely navigating work practices, spaces and culture will help respond to crisis, redefine the purpose and reinvent the future of work   SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – July 23, 2020 – Plantronics, Inc. (“Poly” — formerly Plantronics and Polycom) (NYSE: PLT), a global communications company that powers meaningful human connection and collaboration, today issued a new report that highlights a granular shift in focus from “place” […]

18% of businesses report a hiring freeze compared to 30% in April Three fourths of Singapore companies have refrained from layoffs SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 21 July 2020 – Aon plc (NYSE: AON), a leading global professional services firm providing a broad range of risk, retirement and health solutions, has released the results of a new pulse survey that explores how companies in Singapore are planning for changes […]

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 20 July 2020 – SSIVIX Lab has recently launched their healthcare mobile app, MyCLNQ which provides several key benefits to enhance the quality of life for the community. The company is focused on the MedTech industry that leverages devices which people use daily, such as smartphones, to connect all healthcare needs in one online platform. Using a built-in smart Artificial Intelligence (AI) feature, the app […]

Flights will be operated initially with one weekly frequency every Sunday The airline recently announced the upcoming resumption of flights to destinations including Maldives, Berlin, Prague, Toronto, Kilimanjaro, Venice and Zanzibar BEIJING, CHINA – Media OutReach – 17 July 2020 – Qatar Airways is pleased to announce that it will resume Guangzhou scheduled passenger services with an initial one weekly flight starting 26 July. The Southern China economic and commercial centre […]

Knowledge of rare diseases among healthcare professionals is lacking: o 34% do not know if there is a definition for rare diseases o 35% do not know if there is a national rare disease policy 14% of healthcare professionals report never encountering a rare disease patient Better coordination between disciplines and across borders is needed to ensure every rare disease patient receives the best care available   […]

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 14 July, 2020 – Chubb announced today the launch of Work from Home (WFH) Insurance, a market-first in Asia Pacific. As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the traditional office environment has increasingly become the home, as work from home becomes the new normal. As businesses adapt to living with COVID-19 and beyond, working from home is expected to remain a part […]

FWD most awarded insurer for third consecutive year with revolutionary products and tied agency strength in the spotlight   HONG KONG, CHINA – Media OutReach – 9 July 2020 – FWD Hong Kong (‘FWD’) was the most awarded winner in the insurance sector for the third consecutive year at the Bloomberg Businessweek Financial Institution Awards 2020 (the “Bloomberg Awards 2020”), bringing home a total of 11 awards, comprising three Excellence […]

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 9 July 2020 – We live in the age of digitisation where technology continues to enhance productivity and efficiency across multiple aspects of life. Today, smart homes are a reality thanks to the immense array of home living solutions. For home appliances manufacturer Whirlpool, smart living includes a combination of independence and self-care alongside technology-backed home solutions.  With staying at home as one of the […]

Expands ASEAN Ecosystem, Recruits Strategic Partners   SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 8 July 2020 – Infor, a global leader in business cloud software specialized by industry, today shared its Asia Pacific (APAC) partner momentum in the region in FY20 with the strategic addition of 35 new channel and alliance partners across the region. These partners are specially recruited according to their focused industry-specific expertise and solution areas mapped and […]

“Dialog and proximity to our customers help us react quickly to changing market conditions, especially in times of the Corona crisis,” said Oscar de Bok, CEO of DHL Supply Chain.   BONN, GERMANY – Media OutReach – 6 July 2020 – DHL, part of the world’s leading logistics company Deutsche Post DHL Group, has been positioned as a Leader by Gartner, Inc., the world’s leading research and advisory company, in […]

92% admit to not achieving optimal productivity due to a lack of data skills 89% say that they face challenges at work as a result of not understanding data 87% view their lack of data competencies as a roadblock to their career development SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 3 July 2020 – As the Covid-19 economy spurs businesses to increase their reliance of data analytics and business intelligence, employees face the […]

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