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By K Raveendran The ongoing investigations into the sensational case of gold smuggling through the diplomatic channel provide a live example of the nexus between gold, drugs, dirty money and havala. All preliminary findings point to a ‘standard operating procedure’ followed across the world by the underworld, as highlighted in what has been called the FinCEN files, just published by the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ). […]

TAIPEI, TAIWAN – Media OutReach – 24 September 2020 – Organized by Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA), the Taiwan International Water Week (TIWW 2020) and Circular Economy (CE Taiwan 2020) start their physical exhibition on September 24 in Taipei. Although impacted by the COVID-19, this joint trade show is widely supported by all walks of life, as shown by the participation of a number of indicator units from the […]

Survey reveals that less than three in 10 Asia Pacific consumers are confident in their ability to age healthily HONG KONG, CHINA – Media OutReach – 24 September 2020 – Premier global nutrition company, Herbalife Nutrition, today released findings from the 2020 Asia Pacific Healthy Aging Survey, which revealed that Asia Pacific consumers have a clear vision of what healthy aging means to them, but less than three in 10 consumers […]

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 24 September 2020 – GBG (AIM:GBG), the global technology specialist in fraud and compliance management, identity verification and location data intelligence, has been classified as a Category Leader for Know Your Customer (KYC) and anti-money laundering (AML) in both the Chartis RiskTech Quadrant®  for KYC/AML Software Solutions 2020 under their Financial Crime Risk Management Systems pillar. GBG as a category leader is recognised for depth and […]

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 24 September 2020 – Enterprise Asia, Asia’s leading non-governmental organization for responsible entrepreneurship hosted its first virtual summit;  the 6thInternational CSR & Sustainability ICS Summit 2020 (ICS) on 23 September 2020. The summit was reimagined and hosted as a virtual event due to public health and safety concerns.   The Summit themed “Purpose Before Profits: An Equilibrium World”, convened over 600 corporate social responsibility (CSR) and sustainability leaders […]

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 24 September 2020 – Ashnik today announced expanded open source database-based services through a new agreement with Redis Labs for Southeast Asia and India. Redis Labs is the home of Redis, the world’s most popular in-memory database, and the commercial provider of Redis Enterprise, which delivers instant experiences in a highly reliable and scalable manner for organizations ranging from high-growth start-ups, to large enterprises, and government agencies. […]

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Changing market demands due to COVID-19 are driving organisations to evaluate reskilling their workforce.   SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 23 September 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 global pulse survey focused on how companies are rethinking their human capital strategies in response to the humanitarian and economic impacts […]

HO CHI MINH CITY, VIETNAM – Media OutReach – 23 September 2020 – Global Business Services (GBS) LTD and Vietnam Insider join hands to present the “Inside Out” webinar series, shedding light on Vietnam’s situation during the COVID-19 period to support foreign investors dealing with a dynamic business, regulatory, legal and operational landscape. The webinar will be moderated by Rahn Wood, the founder of “Inside Out” and Partner […]

Challenges from ageing populations and covid-19 are putting pressure on Japan’s health system Japan’s health system falls behind its peers in terms of long-term strategic perspective Price review and setting mechanism introduces unintended inefficiencies in the health system and act as a brake on structural reform TOKYO, JAPAN – Media OutReach – 23 September 2020 – Japan’s healthcare system has kept the country remarkably healthy with relatively minor changes for nearly six […]

Arabian Post Staff Abu Dhabi’s sovereign investment company Mubadala and Barings, one of the world’s leading financial services firms, announced the formation of Barings Mubadala Enterprise (BME) – an evergreen origination platform seeking to provide financing solutions to European middle-market businesses. BME and its capital partners aim to provide $3.5 billion in financing over the next 18 months to help meet growing corporate demand for flexible capital solutions in Europe. […]

In business, sometimes you need to raise cash fast. Perhaps you have just received a big order from an important client but you don’t have enough money to fulfill it. You can’t afford to disappoint the client. Or payday is around the corner and your business doesn’t have enough money to pay its employees. You can’t afford to delay their wages. Regardless of the situation, you have […]

Arabian Post Staff DP World and Bank Leumi, Israel’s oldest banking corporation and one of the leading institutions in the region, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to work together to enhance trade and logistics in Israel and promote the flow of trade between Israel and the wider region. The MOU includes a framework for collaboration which will enable the parties to explore potential opportunities including […]

TAIPEI, TAIWAN – Media OutReach – 21 September 2020 – STC International, a Taiwanese company specialized in solar energy system integration, under the assistance of GTPO (Green Trade Project Office) and ITRI, successfully built its presence from the ground up in the ASEAN market. From Cambodia’s rural area to Malaysia, from NGOs to retail restaurants, STC’s solutions are being adopted in ASEAN nations thanks to its leading […]

AIA Financial Career Scheme 2020 will provide eligible candidates with comprehensive financial services training as well as vital financial support whilst undertaking the programme   SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 21 September 2020 – AIA Singapore today announced the creation of up to 500 new career opportunities, in-depth training and financial support aimed at fresh graduates and mid-career switchers, amid ongoing economic uncertainty and increasing unemployment as a result of […]

TAIPEI, TAIWAN – Media OutReach – 21 September 2020 – After years of efforts in developing ASEAN countries, Everlight recently has a new approach for these important markets. With the assistance from Green Trade Project Office (GTPO), Taiwan External Trade Development Council and Industrial Technology Research Institute(ITRI), Everlight starts new business strategy by dedicating in the niche market of B2B turnkey solution export instead of tying hands in low-priced channels such […]

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA – Media OutReach – 21 September 2020 – The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on business cannot be underestimated. It has forced organisations to reconsider supply networks, product launches and employee well-being — all the while accelerating the speed at which digital tools or processes need to be implemented. Enterprises looking to compete in today’s marketplace are fast realizing the necessity of a comprehensive digital transformation blueprint that […]

The Acquisition Fulfills Aoyuan Healthy’s Deployment of Resources for Developing its Medical Beauty Business and Furthers the Development of its General Health and Wellness Business The Move also Enhances Synergy Between its Businesses of Property Management, Commercial Property Operation and General Health and Wellness           HONG KONG, CHINA – Media OutReach – 21 September 2020 – Aoyuan Healthy Life Group Company Limited (“Aoyuan Healthy” or the […]

MALAGA: Qatari businessman Sheikh Abdullah Al-Thani, who was removed as president of Spanish football club Malaga on charges including the alleged misappropriation of funds, owes the club 8.5 million

As part of the expanded global Pathways to Progress initiative, Citi and the Citi Foundation to collectively invest US$35 million in philanthropic contributions and grants to improve the employability of youth from low-income and underserved communities in Asia by 2023 Citi Asia Pacific to offer 6,000 jobs and 60,000 job-skills training opportunities for youth over the next three years  Young people to continue to be positioned front […]

NAIROBI, KENYA – Media OutReach – 18 September 2020 – Infinix, a global leader in consumer electronics market, has launched the ZERO 8 in the Kenyan market. ZERO 8 is the company’s flagship series for 2020/21. Though targeting the high-end market, Zero 8 will retail at a relatively affordable price of Kshs 28,999. The launch has been conducted in partnership with Sally Karago, a renowned international fashion designer. This partnership with […]

HONG KONG, CHINA – Media OutReach – 18 September 2020 – Kerry Logistics Network Limited (‘Kerry Logistics’; Stock Code 0636.HK) is delighted to be crowned the winner of the CILT Award (the ‘Award’) 2020 – Enterprise Award for its outstanding service.   Organised biennially by the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport in Hong Kong (‘CILTHK’) to recognise professional excellence and promote the best practice of transport and logistics, the Award […]

Globally, Amazon announced that it will invest US$18 billion in 2020 to support small and medium businesses and that it will spend an additional US$100 million to promote small businesses during Prime Day and through the holiday season   In Singapore, Amazon is one of the qualified e-commerce solution providers under the Digital Resilience Bonus administered by IMDA, and eligible local retailers who register to sell on […]

DUBAI: Jordanian-Romanian footwear designer Amina Muaddi revealed on Thursday that she is expanding her business with a new handbag collection that will launch in October. The Paris-based designer —
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