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New Study by GBG and Chartis Research Reveals Rising Fraud Threats in Asia’s Financial Sector and the Push for Advanced Technology Solutions

The report surveyed 114 senior fraud professionals in Asia to uncover fraud trends, challenges, and prevention measures by financial institutions SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 1 August 2024 – GBG, the leading expert in global identity and location, in collaboration with Chartis Research, revealed that 8 in 10 Asian financial institutions and banks are facing significant challenges related to digital fraud detection, but are actively investing […]

Protest Songs Thrive At Four Day Woody Guthrie Folk Festival In Okemah

By D.L. Lang OKEMAH (USA): The revolutionary spirit of Woody Guthrie permeates his birthplace of Okemah, Okla., where the 27th Annual Woody Guthrie Folk Festival was held July 10-13. There attendees celebrated Woody’s 112th birthday, and modern musicians added their voices to the folk canon. A sense of camaraderie flowed throughout the festival as musicians […]

Deloitte reveals the latest trends in the cross-border payment revolution

New paper ‘Beyond Payments’ identifies four key developments in cross-border commerce that deliver opportunities for merchants to create a frictionless and extended consumer journey HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 23 July 2024 – Throughout the past decade, the rapid proliferation of mobile payment solutions has been a key enabler for digital economies across Asia and beyond. Building on our 2020 report, ‘The Next Wave: […]

Third Plenum Of Chinese Communist Party Maintains Status Quo On Economic Policies

By Anjan Roy China has just concluded its “third plenum” (from 15 to 18 July) which traditionally re-examines and gives fresh directions in the country’s economic policy. The all-powerful Central Committee of the Chinese Communist Party generally holds seven plenums in five years, of which the third is devoted to looking at economic issues and […]

BRICS+ membership offers significant benefits for Bangladesh

By Tajul Islam As global economic dynamics shift, emerging economies seek new opportunities for growth and influence. A notable development is the BRICS coalition, originally comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa. With its recent expansion, the BRICS framework has introduced the concept of BRICS+, aiming for deeper and more flexible economic integration. This article explores the differences between BRICS and BRICS+, and examines the potential […]

Escalating tension between Bangladesh, Myanmar threatens regional stability

By Tajul Islam The recent provocations by Myanmar in the Bay of Bengal have significantly escalated tensions between Myanmar and Bangladesh, threatening regional stability and security. Reports indicate that Myanmar has been engaging in aggressive actions against Bangladeshi vessels operating in the Teknaf and St Martin’s sea lanes. This article examines the current situation, its historical context, and the broader implications for regional security, while also addressing […]

Startups and Entrepreneurship in Saudi Arabia: A Dynamic Ecosystem

Startups and Entrepreneurship in Saudi Arabia a Dynamic Ecosystem Saudi Arabia is fleetly arising as a seedbed for startups and entrepreneurship. With a immature population, visionary leadership, and ambitious plans under Vision 2030, the Kingdom is transubstantiating its frugality from an oil painting-dependent model to a diversified, innovative hustler. This blog explores the vibrant incipiency ecosystem in Saudi Arabia, highlights the part of freight forwarding and logistics […]

Most of the world is living under eroding democratic accountability

The world’s 12 most populous countries saw declines in a global index measuring democratic accountability. This democratic backsliding could turn into a slippery slope leading to more deterioration, researchers warn. LOS ANGELES, UNITED STATES – Newsaktuell – 16 May 2024 – An overwhelming majority of the world’s people live in countries that lost ground on measurable benchmarks of democratic accountability from 2010-2021, according to a global index […]

Renowned Scholar Sobha Al-Khaili’s “Where Are Al-Taroos” Sees Second Edition

Literary enthusiasts in the Arab world are rejoicing over the news of the second edition of “Where Are Al-Taroos, ” a critically acclaimed book by renowned scholar Sobha Al-Khaili. The announcement comes from Dar Al-Kutub, a prestigious publishing house known for its dedication to preserving and promoting Arabic literature. “Where Are Al-Taroos, ” first published in 2010, delves into the fascinating world of Al-Taroos, a little-understood ancient […]

Gateway Arts Presents “I And You”

Written by Lauren Gunderson and directed by Samantha Scott-Blackhall, the award-winning play aims to highlight youth mental health SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 3 May 2024 – Gateway Arts is launching its second production in 2024 with the award-winning play “I and You” by Lauren Gunderson in conjunction with Mental Health Awareness Month. After its acclaimed original run in 2022, “I and You” returns by popular […]

Report: BRICS+ likely new counterpoint to G7-led geopolitical order

LOS ANGELES, UNITED STATES – Newsaktuell – 30 April 2024 – The expansion of the BRICS group of nations into what has informally been named BRICS+ could highlight a geopolitical shift, with the new grouping positioning itself as a counterpoint to the Western-led geopolitical order, a report published by the Luskin School of Public Affairs at the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) argues. A potential counterpoint […]

The Pearl Lam Podcast marks new milestone celebrating people who are disrupting the mainstream

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 8 April 2024 – The Pearl Lam Podcast has marked reaching its six-month anniversary since launching as a platform to spotlight established and emerging voices who have shown an unwavering determination to follow their own convictions – no matter what. Gallerist and podcast host Pearl Lam. Photograph by William Louey. Hosted by gallerist Pearl Lam, The Pearl Lam Podcast […]

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Nahyan bin Mubarak opens ‘Najah 2023 Education Fair’ amid significant turnout

ABU DHABI, 30th October, 2023 (WAM) — Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance an

Octa – Gold seasonality trends: best months for investing

Best months to buy gold according to Octa analysts In this article, Octa expert examines recurring seasonal gold patterns and their influencing factors. KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach – 13 October 2023 – Like the blossom in spring and the harvest at the end of summer, gold shows recurring seasonal patterns or seasonality trends in its market performance. Let’s look at how seasonality and cyclicality affect […]

DHL survey finds 94% of Asia Pacific online shoppers abandon shopping cart if delivery options are not flexible

Ability to re-direct shipment deliveries or manage delivery locations and dates are important to online shoppers High smartphone penetration rate has propelled social media to be a source for online shopping Greener delivery options are becoming vital considerations for e-commerce consumers SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 12 October 2023 – The new online shopper survey “Global Online Shopper Survey 2023” by DHL eCommerce has found that 94% […]

Dubai Police officer’s study supports global efforts in environmental pollution reduction

DUBAI, 15th August, 2023 (WAM) — In support of global efforts to combat environmental pollution, Fi

BingX to List BOBA TOSHI SOLO and FDUSD Coin On Spots Trading Platform

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 4 August 2023 – BingX, a cryptocurrency exchange , is thrilled to unveil the listing of a new trading pair, BOBA USDT. This momentous move comes as part of BingX’s commitment to offer a diverse range of trading opportunities to its esteemed users. Boba Network is a multichain layer-2 scaling solution built on optimism, aiming to enhance blockchain communication through rollup technology. […]

China Business Knowledge White Paper Series: A Handbook for the Modern Entrepreneur

Professors Kevin Au, Hong Ying-yi, and Willow Wu, Department of Management, CUHK Business School HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 1 August 2023 – The unprecedented socio-economic changes brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic has changed the business landscape around the world and in China. At the same time, pandemic-related challenges spurred the emergence of new technologies. Entrepreneurs actively responded to the rapid economic changes by […]

Spot by NetApp Survey Highlights the Enterprise-Wide Importance of CloudOps and Identifies Key Challenges for Cloud Teams to Achieve Success

Key findings reveal that only a third of IT executives feel very confident in their ability to operate in a public cloud SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 8 June 2023 – NetApp® (NASDAQ: NTAP), a global, cloud-led, data-centric software company, today released its 2023 State of CloudOps report, an annual survey exploring the current state of CloudOps and how IT decision makers feel about the ways their […]

Pakistan Film ‘Joyland’ Is A Fine Human Document On Transgender Struggle

By Maria Duarte A traditional family in Lahore, Pakistan, is ripped apart when the youngest son becomes infatuated with an ambitious trans starlet in Saim Sadiq’s impressive debut feature which explores sexual fluidity, love, desire, and rebellion within a repressed patriarchal society. Haider (a phenomenal Ali Junejo) is unemployed and a stay-at-home husband, cooking for […]

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HAF21 Shortlists 28 In-Development Projects And 15 Work-In-Progress Projects For First Physical Edition Since 2019

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 27 February 2023 – The Hong Kong International Film Festival Society (HKIFFS) unveils 28 in-development projects and 15 work-in-progress projects for the 21st Hong Kong – Asia Film Financing Forum (HAF21). HAF21 will take place as a physical, in-person event for the first time since 2019 from 13 – 15 March at the Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre in […]

Non-Implementation Of Pending Government Assurances In Parliament Is Now Normal