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Kao, Apical and Asian Agri Launch ‘SMILE’ Program to Help Oil Palm Smallholders Improve Yields, Acquire Certifications, and Secure Premiums

JAKARTA, INDONESIA – Media OutReach – 15 October 2020 – Three leading companies in the palm oil industry — Kao Corporation, Apical Group, and Asian Agri — have launched a new sustainability initiative to help independent oil palm smallholders in Indonesia improve their yields, acquire international certification, and eventually secure sales premiums from selling certified palm oil.   Known as SMILE or the SMallholder Inclusion for better Livelihood & Empowerment program, the […]

DHL Express Asia Pacific lauded for its resilience and digital transformation

DHL Express Asia Pacific wins Special Award for Resiliency at 2020 IDC Digital Transformation Awards   SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 14 October 2020 – DHL Express Asia Pacific, the world’s leading express service provider, was honored with the 2020 Special Award for Resiliency at this year’s IDC Digital Transformation Awards (DX Awards). The special award, introduced for the first time in the awards’ four-year history, recognizes organizations which have used digital transformation […]

Aramco chief wins energy executive of the year award

RIYADH: Saudi Aramco’s president and CEO, Amin Nasser, has been named energy executive of the year by a panel of international industry leaders. The 60-year-old business chief was selected for the

The Community-based Social Innovation for Youth Program in Hong Kong Prize Presentation Ceremony for the Second “Social Innovation · Community 4.0” Competition

HONG KONG, CHINA – Media OutReach – 9 October 2020 – The Prize Presentation Ceremony of the second “Social Innovation · Community 4.0” Competition, supported by Citi Foundation and organized by the Hong Kong Council of Social Service (HKCSS), was held today. Officiating the ceremony were Mr. Caspar Tsui Ying Wai, JP, Secretary for Home Affairs, HKSAR; Mr. Wayne Fong, Head of Corporate Affairs, Citi Hong Kong; and Mr. Chua Hoi […]

PTT Exploration and Production Public Company Limited Honored at the Asia Responsible Enterprise Awards 2020

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 7 October 2020 – A total of 81 projects and business leaders across Asia were selected as recipients of the Asia Responsible Enterprise Awards 2020 (AREA), which was an increase of 27% from last year. Widely regarded as the gold standard for CSR and sustainability practice, this year’s award ceremony was organized virtually due to the unprecedented global healthcare crisis. A diversity of industries and leading organizations […]

How the U.S. election outcome could affect Canada’s environment and energy future | CBC News

The old truism that elections have consequences is doubly apt for the U.S., a country whose politics reach beyond its borders. It’s certainly the case for Canada, and it’s especially true on environmental and energy issues, where Donald Trump and Joe Biden promise vastly different approaches.

Allianz: How Covid-19 is changing claims trends and risk exposures for companies and their insurers

AGCS report: traditional property and liability claims have been subdued during lockdowns but this was more than outweighed by a surge in Covid-19 related claims notifications, particularly from the entertainment industry. Impact of the pandemic will shape future loss trends for companies in the mid- and long-term with changes to working environments, travelling habits and supply chain networks. Detailed Covid-19-driven loss trend analysis for Property/Business Interruption, Liability, […]

Green Marketing Opens up SUNMADE’s Global Business Opportunities

TAIPEI, TAIWAN – Media OutReach – 5 October 2020 – In Taiwan, 80% of solar LED traffic signs on highways are from SUNMADE Inc., which are not only green and energy-saving, but also durable with warranty as long as 7 years, making road traffic safer and sound. SUNMADE Inc. newly rolls out SUNMADE Dots, a ground-breaking technology used in traffic signs. Green Trade Project Office (GTPO) under Taiwanese government helps craft […]

Mitsubishi Electric Receives S-EIV® Order from MTR in Hong Kong

First order for Station Energy Saving Inverter from railway company outside Japan   HONG KONG, CHINA – Media OutReach – 5 October 2020 – Mitsubishi Electric (Hong Kong) Limited announced today that it has received an order from MTR Corporation Ltd. (MTR) in Hong Kong for three Station Energy Saving Inverter (S-EIV®) systems, which enable surplus regenerative energy that is produced when trains brake, to be converted into low-voltage AC […]

Puxing Energy Completes the Acquisition of 100% of Equity Interests of Quzhou Puxing

HONG KONG, CHINA – Media OutReach – 30 September 2020 – Puxing Energy Limited (“Puxing Energy” or the “Company”, together with its subsidiaries, the “Group”; stock code: 00090), the leading clean energy provider in Zhejiang Province, is pleased to announce that, with reference to the share purchase agreement (“Share Purchase Agreement”) entered into between Zhejiang Puxing Deneng Natural Gas Power Co., Ltd. (“Deneng Power Plant”), an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, […]

Everything you need to know about Dubai’s Museum of the Future | Attractions

If you’ve driven along Dubai’s Sheikh Zayed Road you will have noticed the impressive construction next to Emirates Towers. It’s Dubai’s  next cultural landmark, The Museum of the Future, and it’s dedicated to exploring the threats and opportunities of our time – for a better future, no less. The iconic museum is Dubai Future Foundation’s next venture, led by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, […]

ENOC Group achieves 97 million kWh power savings

The Group’s savings are in line with the Dubai Integrated Energy Strategy 2030 and Dubai Clean Energy Strategy 2050 ENOC Energy Awards 2020 celebrate top-performing businesses and individuals within the Group Dubai: ENOC Group has announced a record 97 million kWh in power savings since 2014, which is the equivalent of energy needed to power 8600 houses per year, as a result of implementing a series of energy and […]

Expo 2020 Dubai sends message of resilience as 1-year countdown begins

Organisers of Expo 2020 Dubai said they aim to spread a message of hope amid adversity ahead of the fair opening on October 1 next year. With exactly a year to go until the Expo begins, fresh ideas on health, connectivity and travel will be shared to help people reconnect amid the Covid-19 pandemic. Organisers said they aim to convey the spirit of collaboration that will bring […]

DHL decarbonizes all ‘less-than-container’ load shipments in Ocean Freight globally

DHL Global Forwarding is the first logistics service provider to offer truly climate neutral ocean freight shipments without additional costs Thanks to advanced biofuels, DHL Global Forwarding customers benefit from a reduction of their carbon footprint Tim Scharwath, CEO DHL Global Forwarding, Freight: “Sustainable fuel solutions are a key lever to change the fuel mix and reduce carbon emissions in ocean freight.” SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 1 October 2020 – DHL Global […]

Pakistan Opposition Parties Are Finally Rallying Against ‘Miltablishment’

TIWW X CE Taiwan Debut on 9/24 in Taipei to Create New Green Gold Value

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 […]

International CSR & Sustainability Summit 2020: Call for Business to Commit to A Higher Purpose Beyond Profits

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 […]

Southco Introduces New Product Extensions to Its Successful E5 Cam Latch Series

HONG KONG, CHINA – Media OutReach – 23 September 2020 – Southco Asia Ltd., a subsidiary of Southco Inc., a leading global provider of engineered access solutions such as locks, latches, captive fasteners, electronic access solutions and hinges/ positioning technology, has expanded its successful E5 Cam Latch series, including an extended housing version designed for increased panel thickness, a roller cam option that compensates for inadequate gasket compression and a flush […]

Mubadala, Barings launch $3.5b financing platform

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. […]

STC International lights up the rural area in ASEAN

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 […]

21 Asia-Pacific Companies Recognized in Refinitiv’s 2020 Diversity & Inclusion Index

Refinitiv’s Diversity & Inclusion Index measures relative performance against multiple factors that define diverse and inclusive workplaces. 21 companies across eight countries in Asia-Pacific (APAC) are included in the 2020 D&I Index Top 100 List. Australia continues to lead the region with nine firms ranked among the top 100, followed by Japan and Malaysia with three companies each. These companies come from a wide range of industries, […]

Turkey says east Med ship will return after maintenance

ANKARA: Turkey said on Monday that an energy exploration vessel that had pulled out of waters claimed by Greece was only undergoing routine maintenance and would return soon. The Oruc Reis seismic

DHL Global Forwarding connects three continents with dedicated flight

The China-Netherlands-U.S.-South Korea airfreight charter is developed with the demands of the life science and healthcare sector in mind The Covid-19 pandemic saw shippers leverage DHL Global Forwarding’s cold chain capabilities in life science and healthcare to transport test kits and pharmaceutical products SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 15 September 2020 – DHL Global Forwarding, the freight forwarding specialist of Deutsche Post DHL Group, has launched an air freight charter […]

Aon and Doerscircle Partner to Provide Insurance Solutions to Entrepreneurs and Independent Workers

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 14 September 2020 – Aon plc (NYSE: AON), a leading global professional services firm providing a broad range of risk, retirement and health solutions, today announced its collaboration with Doerscircle, an all-in-one platform to source and market insurance solutions  to entrepreneurs and independent workers. Aon and Doerscircle aim to re-design and provide new insurance solutions for the large, and often underserved, workforce of entrepreneurs, startuppers and […]