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DBS Hong Kong and CLP Power expand partnership with launch of “SME Low-carbon Rewards” to support SMEs’ low-carbon transition

First bank in Hong Kong to provide subsidies to SMEs for purchasing CLP renewable energy certificates HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 30 June 2023 – Environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) is increasingly important for businesses. According to a survey commissioned by DBS Bank (Hong Kong) Limited (DBS Hong Kong)[1], 70% of SMEs in Hong Kong see ESG as an important part of their business […]

Freshippo Accelerates Expansion with Same-Day Launch of 12 New Stores Across 8 Cities in Mainland China

Over half of the new stores are adopting the new upgraded Freshippo store image to meet increasing customer needs HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 30 June 2023 – Freshippo, Alibaba Group’s digital intelligence-powered new retail company, announced the same-day opening of 12 new stores in 8 cities across Mainland China, including Beijing, Shanghai, and Guangzhou. Freshippo announced the same-day opening of 12 new stores in […]

HKBU joins hands with Google Hong Kong to enrich students’ transdisciplinary problem-solving skills

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 29 June 2023 – Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) today (29 June) announced that it has collaborated with Google Hong Kong to bring in the Google Career Certificates Programme 2023, a suite of online training programmes for in-demand digital skills, to cultivate the transdisciplinary problem-solving and analytical skills of students of its Bachelor of Arts, Science and Technology (Hons) in […]

IT-OT Security Convergence Key to Optimizing Risk Management

Latest report reveals major visibility gaps in operational technology detection and response HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 29 June 2023 – Trend Micro (TYO: 4704; TSE: 4704), a global cybersecurity leader, today announced a new study revealing that enterprise Security Operation Centers (SOCs) are expanding their capabilities to the OT domain, but major visibility and skills-related challenges are causing roadblocks. To read a full copy […]

‘Bitmama’ helps central bank digital currency projects

Over the past ten years, the true believers of the cryptocurrency revolution have turned what was once considered the gallery of the financial world into a new trillion-dollar asset class. Now they are ready to receive congratulations counting their digital coins. At the same time, even among entrepreneurs, not everyone has a clear idea of what cryptocurrency is and how to work with it. This is how […]

How to Get More Podcast Downloads

Are you passionate about podcasting but need help to gain more listeners and downloads? Unlock the secrets to growing your podcast’s reach with our comprehensive guide on how to get more podcast downloads. Whether you’re a newbie or an experienced podcaster, this article has valuable tips and strategies to help you connect with a broader audience. From creating engaging content to collaborating with other podcasters to leveraging […]

Finture introduces cross-border financial solutions to enhance convenience of Hong Kong travelers and foreign domestic workers

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 27 June 2023 – YUP, the credit payment platform created by Singaporean startup Finture, introduces a range of innovative financial products for Southeast Asia in Hong Kong. These products facilitate the financial needs of Hong Kong residents and foreign domestic workers, who frequently travel to Southeast Asian countries, as well as respond to China’s Belt and Road Initiative. During the […]

ABB Invests USD $1 Million in New Digital Solutions and Training Centre in Singapore, Reinforcing City-state’s Strategic Importance as a Regional Hub

ABB unveils pioneering new training centre in Singapore designed to demonstrate how digital technologies can transform businesses operations, offering sustainability and financial benefits, in a responsive and agile way. The centre is part of ABB’s vision of enhancing energy resilience across Asia Pacific through upgrading and modernising electrical systems. Through ABB’s innovative services and technology, customers will benefit from extended asset life cycles, reduced operational costs and […]

Solution to provide safe water to communities in need wins at 2023 SAFE STEPS D-Tech Awards

Singapore based Wateroam’s winning pitch showcased portable water filters to provide safe drinking water to communities in rural and disaster-hit regions HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 27 June 2023 – Prudence Foundation, the community investment arm of Prudential plc, together with Humanitarian Partner International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), cloud services provider Amazon Web Services (AWS), and tech media platform e27, […]

UAE economic growth to decline to 3.6%, says IMF

By Saifur Rahman The UAE Government revenue is expected to decline from Dh661.7 billion in 2022 to Dh623.8 billion this year, while the expenditure is slated to rise from Dh490.7 billion in 2022 to Dh524.6 billion this year, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said in a latest report. The UAE economic growth rate is expected to decline to 3.6 percent this year, down from 6.9 percent in […]

Oasys Partners with Digital Entertainment Asset (DEA) to Build ‘DEP Verse’ and Further Ecosystem Expansion

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 26 June 2023 – Oasys is excited to announce it has partnered with Digital Entertainment Asset (DEA), the company behind PlayMining, in a collaborative effort to grow the Oasys ecosystem. This collaboration aims to incorporate brands that can contribute to the development of Oasys. As part of the collaboration, Oasys and DEA will build a unique Verse called “DEP Verse” (tentative name). […]

CUHK-SMU Global Forum 2023 – A Whole New World with Computational Social Science (CSS): Transdisciplinary Insight

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 26 June 2023 – Singapore Management University (SMU) and The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) jointly organised a Global Forum themed “A Whole New World with Computational Social Science (CSS): Transdisciplinary Insights” at CUHK on 23 June 2023, aiming to share insights and experiences in defining societal issues and addressing related challenges in the emerging field of Computational Social […]

Emirates, Sydney Symphony Orchestra extend their two-decade partnership

ST Telemedia Global Data Centres and Firmus Technologies Forge Partnership to Build a Global Network of Sustainable AI Factories

Collaborative venture aims to provide cost-effective, large-scale and sustainable GPU and AI cloud services for the AI & visual computing era SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 22 June 2023 – ST Telemedia Global Data Centres (STT GDC), a leading Singapore-based data centre provider, has announced a significant investment into a global venture with Firmus Technologies (Firmus), a leader in highly scaled immersion cooled computing platforms. The HyperCube […]

Hello Kitty and MetaGaia Partner for Metaverse Experience

MetaGaia and Sanrio Hong Kong Collaborate to Launch Hello Kitty Seven Wonders with Real-World Activations at Hong Kong’s Citygate Outlets HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 23 June 2023 – MetaGaia, the first multi-platform metaverse with a ChatGPT-powered oracle and pet companions, has partnered with Sanrio Hong Kong, a lifestyle brand with pop icon Hello Kitty and other beloved characters, to bring new experiences to the […]

Investment in Employee Experience, Cloud and AI Drives Improved Customer Experience, New NTT Report Shows

91% (92% in APAC) of organizations agree better EX will directly affect their net profit; 92% say the same about CX 56% (51% in APAC) of CEOs strongly agree that aligning CX and EX strategies maximizes their impact on business growth 95% (96% in APAC) of organizations see cloud enablement as vital in enabling EX and CX outcomes Top-performing organizations are twice as likely as underperformers to […]

Alibaba Cloud’s Energy Expert Helps Analyze Carbon Footprint for The First Olympic Esports Week

AI-driven carbon measurement and fan engagement tools trialed at Olympic Esports Week SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 22 June 2023 – Alibaba Cloud, the digital technology and intelligence backbone of Alibaba Group, today announced that its AI-driven sustainability solution – Energy Expert – has been trialed to measure and analyze carbon emissions from temporary construction built to host the first Olympic Esports Week, generating data-driven insights on […]

Hamdan bin Zayed visits Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant, views latest developments and achievements

ABU DHABI, 23rd June, 2023 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative i

Saeed Mubarak Al Hajeri meets President of Cyprus, discusses investment opportunities and trade cooperation

AWS Announces Generative AI Innovation Center

AWS invests $100 million in a new program that connects AWS machine learning and artificial intelligence experts with customers and partners worldwide to accelerate enterprise innovation and success with generative AI Highspot, Lonely Planet, Ryanair, and Twilio are engaging with the Innovation Center to explore developing generative AI solutions HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 23 June 2023 – Amazon Web Services, Inc. (AWS), an Amazon.com, […]

Capgemini to boost its cloud and digital end to end transformation offerings in Japan with acquisition of BTC

Acquisition supports the Group’s growth ambition in the Asia-Pacific region PARIS, FRANCE – Media OutReach – 23 June 2023 – Today Capgemini announced that it has signed a share purchase agreement (SPA) to acquire BTC Corporation (BTC), a leading cloud and digital services provider in Japan. The acquisition will enable Capgemini to further build its cloud and digital capabilities in the country to meet client demand for […]

KBTG establishes its third IT base in Vietnam, seeking additional personnel to strengthen its workforce in support of KBank’s Regional Digital Expansion strategy, gearing up for becoming the best tech company in the region

BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach – 23 June 2023 – KASIKORN Business-Technology Group (KBTG) has established KBTG Vietnam – its third stronghold in the Asian region, aiming to recruit IT talent for market expansion in Vietnam and other countries within AEC+3 in the drive to support KASIKORNBANK’s Regional Digital Expansion strategy. The company expects to attract more than 500 workers within the next three years in order […]

KPMG in Singapore Unveils Leadership Transition and Reinforces Commitments to Advancing Financial Services, ESG, and Transformation

Deputy Managing Partner Lee Sze Yeng to succeed Managing Partner Ong Pang Thye on 1 October 2023, reinforcing KPMG’s position as a trusted firm while driving continued growth and innovation in Singapore S$50 million investment over five years to further expand Singapore’s thriving financial services and ESG hub through innovation and transformation SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 22 June 2023 – Building on its ongoing efforts, KPMG […]

Oasys Special Event Unveils Lineup of Speakers and Participating Companies

Featuring the participation of Ubisoft and other Leading Gaming Developers, and a Keynote Address by Masaaki Taira, Member of the House of Representatives SINGAPORE & TOKYO, JAPAN – Media OutReach – 22 June 2023 – Oasys, a gaming-optimised blockchain, today announced the agenda for its inaugural Oasys Special Event. Scheduled to take place at Kyoto’s historic Nijo Castle on June 28, 2023, the gathering will feature keynote […]