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Since the pandemic started, more employers agree that training will help employees be more resilient (93% in 2021 vs 84% in 2020). However, only 62% are currently training or intend to train their workforce. Businesses in severely affected industries are more likely to turn to train their employees (73%) compared to those in other industries (57% average). Rather than to completely reskill employees (52%), employers are mostly […]

Research and advisory firm, Chartis, classifies GBG as a Category Leader with strong market potential and completeness of offering for enterprise fraud solutions among a broad array of global enterprise fraud solutions providers   SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 15 April 2021 – GBG (AIM:GBG), the global technology specialist in fraud and compliance management, identity verification and location data intelligence, has been recognised by Chartis as a […]

Digital transformation, talent retention and development the top priorities for capturing new opportunities   HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 14 April 2021 – China CFOs see China as a key growth driver in the post-pandemic world and have an increasingly optimistic economic outlook, although concerns about a slow overseas rebound and geopolitical tensions remain. Business transformation has emerged as a priority, and CFOs plan to […]

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 14 April 2021 – Webster University, United States and PSB Academy, one of Singapore’s leading private education institutions have signed a memorandum of understanding to explore opportunities to collaborate. As part of their memorandum of understanding signed yesterday evening, Webster University and PSB Academy intend to develop and deliver undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in Singapore subject to approval by the relevant regulatory […]

JAKARTA, INDONESIA – Media OutReach – 13 April 2021 – ECOVACS ROBOTICS, the world’s leading home service robotics maker, today announced that popular Korean actor Hyun Bin was appointed as its Brand Ambassador for five Asian countries – Indonesia, Singapore, South Korea, Thailand and Vietnam. The partnership with Hyun Bin is a perfect representation of the new theme for the ECOVACS’ full range of home service robotics, […]

All divisions significantly increased EBIT in first quarter 2021; Group EBIT tripled to around EUR 1.9 billion Free cash flow development continued positive trajectory and improved by more than EUR 1.4 billion to around EUR 1.0 billion CEO Frank Appel: “The start into the new financial year was more dynamic than ever” SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 12 April 2021 – Deutsche Post DHL Group has today […]

Organized by National Geographic Magazine Chinese Edition, Presented by Wheelock   HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 9 April 2021 – A picture speaks a thousand words. National Geographic and Wheelock Properties is co-operating for the fourth time for The Hong Kong Photo Contest. Managing Director of Wheelock Properties Ricky Wong and renowned Hong Kong photographer Anthony Lau taking group photo with winners. Themed “Happy*Healthy”. Hong […]

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HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 9 April 2021 – The Spanish Interprofessional Sheep and Goat Meat Organization, through its European program “Luxury Lamb & Mutton. More than luxury meat” organises a culinary promotion campaign, from April 8th until the 22th in gourmet supermarkets and in the most prestigious restaurants in Hong Kong aiming to enhance the value of European lamb and conquer the most exquisite […]

Streamlined security for IoT devices and networks helps accelerate manufacturing digital transformation   HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 8 April 2021 – Fujitsu Limited and Trend Micro Incorporated (TYO: 4704; TSE: 4704), a global cybersecurity leader, have collaborated to focus on the security of private 5G networks. The companies will demonstrate the effectiveness of Trend Micro’s security for private 5G using a simulated smart factory […]

One plan, one bill and up to six SIM cards. The new plan gives power back to customers by letting them decide who they share their data with in their family!   SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 8 April 2021 – Circles.Life, the fastest growing telco in the region, announces the launch of the Family Plan, the latest in its line of innovative products, which in the […]

TOKYO, JAPAN / HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 8 April 2021 – ESR Cayman Limited (“ESR” or the “Company”, together with its subsidiaries as the “Group”; SEHK Stock Code: 1821), the largest APAC focused logistics real estate platform, has acquired a key data centre asset in Osaka, Japan. The asset comprises an existing data centre and excess land, totalling a development potential of up to […]

JEDDAH: Technology and digital brands topped the latest Most Influential Brands Survey in Saudi Arabia this year, with three local names making the top ten. The survey, compiled by Paris-based global

Digital Marketing skills have grown in importance as the top competency required for business viability, as voted by 50% of employers in 2021 vs 44% of them in 2020. Data Analysis (36%) and Project Management (35%) skills also remain the top digital skills coveted by employers The digital skills which have grown in importance include: Basic IT Support (33% in 2020 vs 34% in 2021), Cybersecurity (27% […]

KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach – 6 April 2021 – Professional recruitment services firm Michael Page Malaysia launched the Talent Trends 2021 Report, with a keen eye on Hong Kong’s job market. The COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting economic downturn has had a significant impact across the Asia Pacific, and Malaysia was not spared. With that said, optimism is already starting to show, with about 33% […]

Enjoy great discounts, vouchers and promotions on electronics available all day   Scoring the latest technology is made easier than ever with iShopChangi’s High-Tech Fair. Running from now until 11 April, there’s a myriad of great deals on personal and household electronics that’ll take your lifestyle to the next level. Browse the High-Tech Fair’s special deals, vouchers and promotions today. SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 5 April […]

The inaugural Tech Nation International Growth programme is part of the UK Government Digital Trade Network 12 UK companies forms the first cohort to set up shop in Singapore SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 5 April 2021 – 12 UK tech scale-ups formally undertake the Tech Nation International Growth Programme in Singapore today. The programme, led by Tech Nation, the UK tech scale-up experts, is part of […]

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 5 April 2021 – Microsoft today announced the top 4 World Finalists of the 2021 Imagine Cup competition, including 2 teams from Asia, Team ProTag (New Zealand) winning the Earth category and Team Threeotech (Thailand) emerging top in the Lifestyle category. This was following an exciting two rounds of the World Finals where 12 shortlisted teams gave a 3-minute project pitch followed […]

Fastest Network Becomes The Best Digital Companion for Corporate Clients and Individual Consumers   HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 1 April 2021 – Since 2020, China Mobile Hong Kong (CMHK) has taken the lead in establishing the fastest and leading 5G mobile network in Hong Kong. On its first anniversary, CMHK was verified as the “Fastest 5G Network in Q4 2020” based on consumer initiated […]

HANOI, VIETNAM – Media OutReach – 2 April 2021 – Students and scientists at the Viet Nam National University Ho Chi Minh City (VNUHCM) have carried out extensive research and developed products that help prevent the spread of COVID-19. Out of 2,000 projects from 79 countries, one on producing protein from Ecoli bacteria in laboratories by a student team from the University of Science won sponsorship from […]

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. […]

JAKARTA, INDONESIA – Media OutReach – 1 April 2021 – Tanoto Foundation, an independent family philanthropy organization founded by Sukanto Tanoto and Tinah Bingei Tanoto in 1981, contributed a total IDR157 Billion (US$11.1M) to support a diverse range of education and human capital development programs in 2020, an increase from 2019’s IDR155 billion (US$ 10.9M). This is detailed in the Tanoto Foundation Annual Report 2020, published today. […]

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 […]

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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