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Lotus’s Malaysia awarded NEFIN to equip 12 more stores and one Distribution Centre with solar panels

KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach – 3 March 2022 – In support of its Group’s ambition to be a net zero carbon organization by 2030, Lotus’s Stores (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd (“Lotus’s Malaysia”) had on 3 March 2022 entered into its second Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Asia’s renowned premium carbon neutral and financing solutions company, NEFIN Group (“NEFIN”). The Lotus’s-NEFIN PPA will run for 20 years […]

Johannesburg gets ready for the 5th IoT Forum Africa 2022

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA – Media OutReach – 4 March 2022 – Over the last few years, public and private sector organisations alike have had to adapt to the explosion of new technologies – such as AI, Cloud Computing, Blockchain, 5G, and underpinning it all, IoT. This global disruptor requires far more than simply the infrastructure to support it – to be used effectively, IoT will also likely […]

Sennheiser Introduces TeamConnect Intelligent Speaker for Microsoft Teams Rooms

BEIJING, CHINA – Media OutReach – 4 March 2022 – Sennheiser, the first choice for advanced audio technology that makes collaboration and learning easier, is pleased to announce an intelligent speaker Certified for Microsoft Teams, the TeamConnect Intelligent Speaker. Sennheiser’s new TeamConnect Intelligent Speaker for Microsoft Teams Rooms With the TeamConnect Intelligent Speaker, Sennheiser is delivering a solution to support smart, focused and inclusive meetings for up […]

Epicor Acquires Grow Inc., Expanding Business Intelligence Capabilities to Help Customers Get the Most Insights from their Data

No-code, cloud-based analytics lets any user make better, faster decisions with easy-to-build, easy-to-use visualizations HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 4 March 2022 – Epicor, a global leader of industry-specific enterprise software to promote business growth, today announced it has acquired Grow Inc., a no-code, full-stack business intelligence (BI) platform that empowers any user – from the boardroom to the plant floor, warehouse, or store – […]

Digital Nomads: When the Whole World is your Working Place

Photo by Peggy_Marco (Author), Pixabay Licence (Licence) The digital dimension can help you to gain your independence – and work wherever you want in the world. Digital nomads already take advantage of these virtual possibilities, they offer their services worldwide, while they themselves are able to change their location at any time. Some companies enable their employees to travel around the planet, but totally location-independent jobs are […]

Russia’s Financial System Takes Big Hits On Eighth Day Of Ukraine War

AnyDesk launched new channel partner program on March 1st

STUTTGART, GERMANY – Media OutReach – 3 March 2022 – AnyDesk, a leading provider of remote desktop solutions, launched its new global channel partner program today to strengthen and expand its worldwide partner network. The program is specifically designed to meet the needs of partners and has been developed in close consultation with distributors, value-added resellers, system integrators, managed service providers and general companies that work with […]

Community-Driven neo-Bank INFT Group Acquires MyCash, to Provide End-to-End Financial Services to SMEs

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 2 March 2022 – IN Financial Technology (INFT), a community-driven neo-Bank, headquartered in Singapore, has fully acquired MyCash, a Singapore-based international money transfer company focused on migrant workers. The value of the acquisition was for an undisclosed amount. INFT is a one-stop, end-to-end (employer to employee) Fintech platform that empowers micro and small businesses in Asia to transform their business banking processes […]

Economist Impact: Technology for Change Week Asia – Applying technology for the social good

A dynamic virtual week exploring how technology-based solutions can be applied to long-standing social challenges HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 2 March 2022 – Policymakers, businesses and thought leaders from major corporations and government will congregate online and at exclusive in-person sessions at Economist Impact’s Technology for Change Week Asia from March 8th to 11th 2022. There is an urgent need to close the digital […]

From Metasearch Engine to Lifestyle Superapp, A Decade of Traveloka’s Transformation in Growing Together with Its Customers

Starting from a metasearch engine, an online aggregator of flight ticket comparison, Traveloka has now transformed into a Lifestyle Superapp that offers end-to-end solutions to fulfill consumers’ lifestyle needs. In celebrating a decade of Traveloka accompanying its consumers’ journey, Traveloka presents the Salebrat10n Promotion Program. MANILA, PHILIPPINES – Media OutReach – 2 March 2022 – Established since 29 February 2012, Traveloka, Southeast Asia’s lifestyle superapp, today celebrates […]

IMF highlights of pitfalls of GCC Covid response

Arabian Post Staff Though the monetary and financial measures by the GCC banking authorities helped to offset negative balance sheet effects from virus containment measures, relaxed regulatory and prudential measures could have obscured deterioration in asset quality and led to higher risk-taking by banks on loans where risk classification was deferred or reduced, IMF said in a sectoral report. The support measures helped to mitigate consequences of […]

PolyU to launch International Summer School 2022, offering students an inspiring learning and cultural exchange experience

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 1 March 2022 – The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) is launching its International Summer School 2022 from June to August. Participants will undertake short-term study in PolyU’s globally renowned disciplines like fashion design and optometry, and apply their new skills in local community service projects. They will also explore engaging topics like artificial intelligence and science fiction, the evolution […]

Crypto Asset Management Firm Babel Finance leads US$2m seed round for Custonomy to develop MPC crypto asset custody solutions

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 1 March 2022 – Custonomy, an award-winning digital asset custody service firm, has completed a seed round of US$2 million. Crypto Asset Management Firm Babel Finance, prominent worldwide crypto financial services provider, led the seed funding round. Custonomy’s next phase of expansion will be fueled by the seed money. The funds will be used to further the company’s ground-breaking, institutional-grade, […]

Spackman Media Group Artist Son Ye-Jin’s New K-Drama, 39, Ranked 8th Top Netflix TV Shows Worldwide

Iconic Korean actress Son Ye-jin’s JTBC’s drama, 39, ranked 8th top Netflix TV shows worldwide based on Flix Patrol, an online content service ranking site The JTBC K-drama recorded its highest audience rating of 8.7% for its fourth episode, based on Nielson Korea’s nationwide household standards Represented by MSteam of Spackman Media Group, Son Ye-jin previously starred in tvN’s drama, CRASH LANDING ON YOU, which achieved massive […]

Traveloka Celebrates 10th Anniversary, Strengthens Position As Southeast Asia’s Lifestyle Superapp

The company marks this significant milestone as the region’s lifestyle superapp; announces first-ever brand ambassador for Singapore SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 28 February 2022 – Traveloka, Southeast Asia’s lifestyle superapp, celebrates its 10th Anniversary today, a significant milestone in the company’s growth and expansion across Southeast Asia. With a keen understanding of consumer lifestyle behavior and preferences, Traveloka has, in the last 24 months, completed its […]

Heidelberg Pharma and Huadong Announce Strategic Partnership, Including Equity Investment

Heidelberg Pharma grants Huadong exclusive license to develop and commercialize HDP-101 and HDP-103 in Asia[1] (excluding Japan), plus exclusive opt-in rights for two more pipeline candidates, with a total deal value of up to USD 930 million (EUR 825 million) Huadong will also participate in a rights issue and acquire a percentage of current shareholdings from existing shareholders including dievini[2], totaling EUR 105 million Huadong to become […]

FIRE Fit To Light Up Oman Fitness Scene

Horizon Fitness announces opening of exciting new boutique fitness concept in Oman MUSCAT, OMAN – Media OutReach – 28 February 2022 – Horizon LLC (Horizon) today announced the addition of FIRE Fit to its portfolio of brands, bringing a new and exciting boutique fitness experience to Oman which is sure to set the local fitness scene alight. Scheduled to open in the second half of 2022, the […]

Country Heights Holdings Berhad turns around in 2021 and plans to launch a RM300m sales program to monetize its assets to complement its Transformation Strategy into a Digital Landlord

MINES RESORT CITY, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach – 28 February 2022 – Country Heights Holdings Berhad (CHHB), one of the leading property developers with a diversified business portfolio in health and wellness, lifestyle, event and convention, resort and hospitality, announced a turnaround for FYE 31 December 2021 with concrete plans to sustain the trend even as it begins its transformation plans into a Digital Landlord. CHHB has […]

BJP Is Going All Out To Retain Power In Uttar Pradesh Defying Many Odds

Schneider Electric appoints Olivier Blum as Executive Vice-President Energy Management and Gwenaelle Avice-Huet as Chief Strategy and Sustainability Officer

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 25 February 2022 – Schneider Electric , the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, has appointed Olivier Blum as the new Executive Vice-President of its Energy Management Business, and Gwenaelle Avice-Huet as its new Chief Strategy and Sustainability Officer, both effective from 1 April 2022. Olivier, currently Chief Strategy & Sustainability Officer at Schneider Electric, will […]

No NATO Membership Of Ukraine May Be The Basis Of Ceasefire By Russia

DP World completes Imperial Logistics deal

Arabian Post Staff DP World Logistics announced that all conditions precedent regarding DP World’s offer to acquire a 100% stake in Imperial Logistics Limited including regulatory approvals, have been fulfilled. The transaction is now unconditional and will be implemented on 14 March 2022. “We are excited about concluding this transaction, which will be value-enhancing for our people, clients and principals, for our service offering across the markets […]

Chinachem Group joins hands with partners to support low-income groups with anti-epidemic supplies amid 5th COVID-19 wave

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 25 February 2022 – Chinachem Group (the Group) has long been committed to the community. Since the outbreak of COVID-19, the Group has been working alongside the public to help them tide over this difficult time through donations and other forms of support. The fifth wave of the epidemic has severely impacted society, with many non-profit organisations finding their manpower […]

Spackman Media Group Artist Son Ye-Jin’s New K-Drama, 39, Breaks Its Own Highest Record In Audience Rating Since Its Premiere In Korea

Represented by MSteam, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Spackman Media Group, Son Ye-jin stars in JTBC’s new drama, 39, which surpassed its highest record in audience rating since its premiere in Korea The JTBC K-drama recorded its highest audience rating of 8.7% for its fourth episode, based on Nielson Korea’s nationwide household standards As one of the flagship artists of Spackman Media Group, Son Ye-jin previously starred in […]