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FWD Greater Bay Area’s survey on healthcare protection reveals 75% of respondents in Hong Kong are concerned about an anticipated increase in medical expenditure in the next decade

Passive in health protection planning, nearly 40% of respondents in Hong Kong might give up the best medical options HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 20 February 2023 – A recent survey on “Healthcare Protection in the Greater Bay Area (GBA)” (note 1) conducted by FWD Hong Kong (“FWD”) has found that Hong Kongers anticipate a huge increase in medical expenditure in the future which would […]

CHEP accredited as a Top Employer in Malaysia

Awarded Top Employer certification in 25 countries and recognised as a Global Top Employer in 2023 SELANGOR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach – 20 February 2023 – CHEP, a global leader in supply chain solutions, has been certified as a Top Employer in Malaysia for the first time by the Top Employers Institute, a global certifier recognising excellence in employee conditions. This year, CHEP, as part of the […]

Oliver Healthcare Packaging to set-up 122,000 square foot manufacturing facility in Malaysia to meet growing demand for pharmaceutical and medical device products in Asia-Pacific

Company breaks ground on its largest regional facility SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 20 February 2023 – Oliver Healthcare Packaging (Oliver), a leading healthcare company driving quality and innovation in medical packaging, has announced that it will establish a new manufacturing facility in the southern state of Johor in Malaysia, its largest regional plant. The company broke ground on the 122,000-square foot facility today, which is located […]

Jebsen & Jessen Acquires Industrial Products Business from Konecranes

The acquisition will see MHE-Demag’s Industrial Products (IPD) Business, a member of Konecranes Group, transfer to Jebsen & Jessen Group to form the Group’s material handling division SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 20 February 2023 – Diversified industrial group Jebsen & Jessen today announces the acquisition of MHE-Demag’s Industrial Products (IPD) Business, a member of Konecranes Group – a move which will expand the family enterprise’s portfolio […]

Okta Appoints Neville Vincent as Vice President, Asia

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 20 February 2023 – Okta, the leading independent identity provider, today announced that it has appointed information technology industry veteran and senior business executive Neville Vincent as Vice President for Asia. Neville Vincent, Vice President, Asia, Okta Vincent will oversee Okta’s business operations, deepen partner links, and lead the company’s expansion in this region. Vincent has over two decades of experience in […]

Many Fake Registered Political Parties Indulging In Money Laundering

India-Japan Economic Relations Set To Improve Fast In The Coming Years

Bartra Wealth Advisors responds to the closure of the Ireland Immigrant Investor Programme (IIP)

Bartra Wealth Advisors, the leading IIP fundraiser in Asia, recorded almost 230 IIP applications and repaid nearly €100 million to IIP investors in 2022 HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 16 February 2023 – On Tuesday 14 February, the Irish government announced the closure of the Immigrant Investor Programme (IIP), which was first introduced in 2012. The Programme has approved investment totaling more than €1 billion, […]

KPMG China expects border reopening provides opportunity to turn around the Government’s deficit

KPMG China recommends measures to enhance Hong Kong’s competitiveness by attracting talent and foreign investment HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 16 February 2023 – KPMG China estimates Hong Kong’s deficit for the fiscal year would be doubled the original deficit estimate, however, as the borders reopen and anti-epidemic measures are relaxed, the situation would turn around. Despite the third deficit in four years, Hong Kong’s […]

Club Travel announces partnership with Agoda. Upgraded platform to offer flight and accommodation options at over a thousand popular destinations

Launching travel offers and discounts on all-round travel essentials HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 16 February 2023 – Club Travel, an affiliate of HKT that provides comprehensive travel products and services, announced a partnership with digital travel platform Agoda to upgrade its existing online travel platform, enriching its travel product options. The new Club Travel Flight and Accommodation Booking Platform (Club Travel Booking Platform) 1 […]

Brands adapt to an evolving e-commerce landscape with Shopee

Shopee announced several platform enhancements, including more cross-category synergies, and the expansion of our brand intellectual property (IP) portal SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 17 February 2023 – Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, held its annual Shopee Brands Summit 2023 yesterday. Themed ‘Sailing Through Evolving Seas: Winning with Consumers in E-Commerce’, this year’s summit focused on how brands can adapt to a […]

Time To Recall T T Krishnamachari’s Resignation In 1958 Over Mundhra Scam

Abu Dhabi GDP grows 10.5% in 2022

The economy of the oil-rich Abu Dhabi, which has proven crude oil reserve of 97 billion barrels, has recorded 10.5 percent growth in the first 9 months to a record Dh830 billion in 2022, according to a statement by Statistics Centre – Abu Dhabi (SCAD). Non-oil sectors contributed 50.3 percent to Abu Dhabi’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP), with an increase of Dh39 billion compared to the same […]

A Quick Guide to Event Advertising

Did you know event planning makes up about 21% of corporate advertising budgets? Public events are great for spreading the word about your business or personal event. However, it can be challenging to develop a great event idea if you’re a first-timer. Aside from that, figuring out event advertising can be overwhelming. It’s easy to get lost in the fast-paced digital world, so you might need help […]

Two MacDonnell Road named Caring Company

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 17 February 2023 – Lanson Place Personal Hotels and Residences (Lanson Place) is pleased to announce that Two MacDonnell Road, Hong Kong, a unique serviced apartment-style accommodation situated in Mid-levels, has been awarded the Caring Company Award by The Hong Kong Council of Social Service (HKCSS). The award recognises Two MacDonnell Road’s efforts in caring for the community, employees and […]

Shashi Tharoor backs off from contesting CWC polls

Rahul to deliver lecture at alma mater Cambridge University

DHL Express launches GoGreen Plus: First global express courier to give customers the opportunity to use Sustainable Aviation Fuel to reduce emissions

GoGreen Plus is part of Deutsche Post DHL Group’s sustainability goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050 SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 17 February 2023 – DHL Express today announces the launch of GoGreen Plus, a new service that will allow customers to reduce (‘inset’) the carbon emissions associated with their shipments through the use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF)[1]. This is a first for global express […]

Sennheiser Announces TeamConnect Ceiling Medium for Mid-Sized Spaces

Newest addition to the TeamConnect Ceiling Solutions portfolio unveiled at ISE 2023 BARCELONA, SPAIN – Media OutReach – 16 February 2023 – Sennheiser, the first choice for advanced audio technology that makes collaboration and learning easier, is pleased to announce a new ceiling microphone for mid-sized meeting rooms and lecture or collaboration spaces. Named TeamConnect Ceiling Medium (TCC M), the new TeamConnect Ceiling solution is unveiled at […]

Users Turn to Diverse Pool of Apps as Post-Pandemic Work Styles Emerge, Okta Study Finds

Security software and cloud platforms clock fast growth in Asia-Pacific as hybrid work becomes mainstream SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 16 February 2023 – Okta, Inc. (NASDAQ: OKTA), one of the leading independent Identity providers, today announced the findings of its ninth annual Businesses at Work report, which reveals that business users have been turning to a wide range of apps as post-pandemic travel and workstyles evolved […]

SoftBank Corp. Participates in Blockchain Project Oasys for Social Implementation of Web3

A Japanese mobile operator, SoftBank, has partnered with global gaming blockchain, Oasys, to explore the broad integration of Web3 technologies into society SINGAPORE / TOKYO, JAPAN – Media OutReach – 16 February 2023 – Oasys Pte. Ltd. (“Oasys”) today announced that SoftBank Corp. (“SoftBank”), a Japan-based telecommunications operator, has joined as an official validator of Oasys, a gaming-optimised blockchain designed for gamers and developers alike, with a […]

Assam religious ad brings trouble for BJP-Shinde govt

IT Department Must Be Taken To Task For Ignoring BBC Violations All These Years

【Hong Kong Arts Centre (Comix Home Base)】Leads Local Comic Artists Participating in Exhibition in France “Fifteen Fantasies”

Hong Kong Comics @ The 50th Angoulême International Comics Festival in France Creativity of Hong Kong Comics Artists Honored by the International Comics Industry Artists Return to Hong Kong to Share Their Eye-Opening Experiences in Early March HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 15 February 2023 – Hong Kong comic books tell stories! Comics sporting the ‘Made in Hong Kong’ label utilise distinctive drawing styles to […]