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Atradius’ latest report analyses mutual trade opportunities following the normalisation of diplomatic and trade relations between Israel and the United Arab Emirates, assessing the prospects for long-term engagement.   HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 1 April 2021 – The normalisation of diplomatic and trade relations between Israel and the UAE will unlock mutual trade opportunities given the complementary nature of the two nations’ economies, according […]

Integration expands NCS’ NEXT service offerings in end-to-end advanced analytics and big data to support its Asia-Pacific growth strategy   SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 1 April 2021 – NCS will integrate DataSpark, a telco-centric data science and engineering subsidiary of Singtel Group, under its growing NCS NEXT organisation. This integration expands NCS’ capabilities in providing end-to-end advanced analytics and big data solutions with mobility intelligence services. […]

The GTIN – the number behind the barcode – was developed 50 years ago and transformed the global economy   HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 31 March 2021 – 50 years ago, on 31 March 1971, leaders from the biggest names in commerce came together and transformed the global economy forever by developing the Global Trade Item Number (known as the “GTIN”). This numerical code […]

Whitepaper predicts online B2B increase of more than 70% by 2027 to US$ 20.9 trillion (2019: US$ 12.2 trillion) Covid-19 pandemic drives digital transformation and significantly accelerates B2C and B2B E‑commerce growth DHL Express closed FY2020 with best result in its history (EBIT: €2.7bn, +34.9% yoy) SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 31 March 2021 – Today, DHL Express, the world’s leading international express service provider, released a […]

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 31 March 2021 – Integrated Shield Plans (IPs) impact most Singaporeans and IP insurers have been implementing various measures to manage IP costs appropriately and without compromising needed medical care for policyholders. The main objective of the recommendations put forth by the Health Insurance Task Force (HITF) in 2016[1] was to bring down the rate of claims cost inflation so that premium […]

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 31 March 2021 – TUMI, the leading international travel and lifestyle brand, today unveils its new collection designed and developed in partnership with luxury supercar maker and Formula 1 team, McLaren. McLaren’s designers, engineers, and racers travel thousands of miles around the world each year in pursuit of perfection. Just as each driver relies on their car to get them […]

Taiwanese small businesses were less impacted by COVID-19 than other Asia-Pacific markets. Fifty-six per cent of Taiwan’s small businesses expect to grow in 2021, survey finds. Small businesses are neglecting opportunities to adopt digital payment technologies. TAIPEI, TAIWAN – Media OutReach – 31 March 2021 – Small businesses in Taiwan remain moderately resilient in the face of COVID-19-related uncertainties. In a recent survey by CPA Australia, 46 […]

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Trend Micro research reveals lack of IT-OT collaboration is holding back security projects   HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 30 March 2021 – Trend Micro Incorporated (TYO: 4704; TSE: 4704), the leader in cybersecurity, today revealed that most (61%) manufacturers have experienced cybersecurity incidents in their smart factories and are struggling to deploy the technology needed to effectively manage cyber risk. Trend Micro commissioned independent […]

Net profits drop 46% to HK$612 million with final dividend HK$0.05/share Adjust product mix actively; Strive for innovative breakthroughs Results summary: Total revenue HK$4,261 million, representing a decrease of 8.1% y-o-y Net profits HK$612 million, representing a decrease of 46.1% y-o-y The Board resolved to pay final dividend of HK$0.05 /share HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 30 March 2021 – SSY Group Limited (“SSY” or […]

LEVALLOIS, PERRET – Media OutReach – 30 March 2021 – At the 2021 Arkema China Carrier Annual Conference held in Shanghai, China, GEODIS received the award of “Core Carrier of Arkema China”. The Annual Conference is held by Arkema China to acknowledge and celebrate the company’s accomplishments in 2020, as well as to brainstorm ideas for future developments and innovative solutions in 2021. Ivan Siew, Managing Director […]

Leveraging insurtech to innovate home insurance usage and distribution channel Raising awareness and reach of home protection HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 30 March 2021 – AXA Hong Kong and Macau (“AXA”) today announced the launch of an insurance eVoucher for our award-winning home insurance – AXA SmartHome Plus, leveraging insurtech to innovate home insurance usage and distribution channel as well as helping more people’s […]

Five-year partnership as key pillar of TeamViewer’s strategy to build a truly global tech brand TeamViewer to transfer use cases from the racetrack to the industrial environment of customers Investment in Mercedes F1 and FE partnership fully reflected in recently updated adjusted EBITDA margin guidance for 2021 Partnerships with #1 sports to accelerate global enterprise and personal user expansion Landmark sport sponsorships to foster billings growth rates […]

By Murali Krishnan According to Frost & Sullivan, in the GCC region, UAE, Bahrain and Qatar have mobile subscriber penetration rates of 80% or more, placing them among the highest penetrated markets globally. We estimate that GCC region would have 83% mobile subscribers by 2030 up from 77% in 2018. Further, by 2030, 5G will account for 16% of total connections in these markets. By 2025, 75% […]

The warehouse is part of Rhenus’ plans to synergise its operations to provide added convenience and improved quality at lower costs for its customers.   BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach – 29 March 2021 – Leading global logistics service provider Rhenus Logistics announced a new free zone warehouse at Bangna Trad KM 23, Bangkok in Thailand. Strategically located within a 10-kilometre radius of three existing warehouses at […]

European Medicines Agency to Conduct First-Ever Parallel Assessment of a Medicinal Product, Takeda’s Dengue Vaccine Candidate (TAK-003), for use in the EU; Countries Outside of the EU through the EU-M4all (Previously Article 58) Procedure Takeda Intends to Submit Regulatory Filings in Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Mexico, Singapore, Sri Lanka and Thailand During 2021 TAK-003 is Being Studied for the Prevention of Dengue Due to any Dengue […]

Enrollment Scale and Business Network continues to expand Leading Position in Regional Industry is consolidated   HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 26 Mar 2021 – JH Educational Technology INC. (“JH Education” or the “Company“, together with its subsidiaries, the “Group“, stock code: 1935.HK) is pleased to announce its audited annual results for the year ended 31 December, 2020 (the “Year“). During the Year, the revenue […]

Focus on High-Quality Growth Core Profit up by 18.9% Deep Penetration of First- and Second-Tier Regions Focus on Enhancing Management Efficiency Maintain Financial Soundness Substantial Decline of Average Cost of Borrowings Financial Highlights: RMB mn For the year ended 31 December Changes 2020 2019 Revenue 36,126 32,558 +11.0% Profit for the Period 3,559 3,094 +15.0% Core profit1 3,304 2,779 +18.9% Proposed final dividend (HKD) 0.15 0.10 +50.0% […]

Significant progresses in IND, clinical development, NDA/BLA, commercialization, BD and financing NDA/BLA progress – GB226 (Geptanolimab) Priority Review for PTCL, GB242 (infliximab (Remicade) biosimilar) under Review Clinical development – Three products’ registrational pivotal trails completed (GB226，GB221，GB242), GB491 (CDK 4/6) for 1L and 2L HR+/HER2- breast cancer bridging studies EC approved, GB261 first in human (FIH) trial EC submitted in Australia in March-21 IND progress – Eight IND […]

AUM grew by 35.3% to an all-time high of US$30 billion Record capital raising with seven new funds raising US$3.5 billion across key markets Record leasing of over 2.3 million sqm Record new completions of US$3.4 billion and record new development starts of US$3.2 billion PATMI up 16.8% to a record high of US$286 million Strong balance sheet with US$1.5 billion in cash and net debt / […]

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 25 March 2021 – Kerry Logistics Network Limited (‘KLN’, the ‘Company’ or together with its subsidiaries, the ‘Group’ or ‘KLN Group’; Stock Code 0636.HK) today announced the Group’s annual results for 2020. Group’s Financial Highlights Revenue increased by 30% to HK$53,361 million (2019: HK$41,139 million) Core operating profit increased by 20% to HK$3,320 million (2019: HK$2,765 million) Core net profit […]

EB-5 regional center operator, CanAm Enterprises, continues to build on its track record of approved visas and repayment of capital.   HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 25 March 2021 – CanAm Enterprises (CanAm) has built a solid reputation for delivering results for its immigrant investor clients over the past three decades, and for the third time, it has validated those results with a third-party professional […]

Manifest Advantage of “Eco-friendly and People-oriented Property” Contracted Sales Grow against the Market Trend Actively Expand Land Bank and Seize Opportunities on Urban Renewal HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 25 March 2021 – JY Grandmark Holdings Limited, a property developer, operator and property management service provider based in the People’s Republic of China, is pleased to announce its annual results for the year ended 31 […]

New event dedicated to virtual business will be an industry highlight and help businesses GO virtual to capture unlimited online opportunities   HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 24 March 2021 – 2020 had been hard for Hong Kong’s business communities, yet the difficulties have fueled the growth of virtual businesses in Hong Kong, and opened doors of online opportunities to those who dare take on […]

A virtual week exploring the issues affecting over 5 billion citizens in Asia – the built environment, access to education and reskilling, and food security.   HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 24 March 2021 – The Economist Events hosted its inaugural Technology for Change Week Asia virtually on March 8th-12th 2021. The event brought together more than 70 cross-industry expert speakers and 1,800 delegates from […]

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