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#SamaSamaWebull Launch: Fun, Rewards, and Accessible Investing for Malaysians

KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 23 SEPTEMBER 2025 – Webull Malaysia, a subsidiary of Webull Corporation (NASDAQ: BULL), the owner of the Webull trading platform, has launched its nationwide campaign #SamaSamaWebull, aiming to make investing more accessible for Malaysians. The campaign addresses challenges many Malaysians face, including limited financial literacy, complex platforms, and perceived high costs, by offering low-cost and simplified tools that make […]

Hang Lung Marks 65 Years of Visionary Leadership at Anniversary Cocktail Unveils “Hang Lung V.3” Strategy for Capital-Efficient Growth

HONG KONG AND SHANGHAI, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 22 September 2025 – Hang Lung Group Limited (SEHK stock code: 00010) and Hang Lung Properties Limited (SEHK stock code: 00101) (collectively known as “Hang Lung” or “the Group”) today hosted a cocktail reception to celebrate their 65th anniversary, gathering important business partners, industry leaders, and key stakeholders to commemorate its legacy, and to explore what the […]

Canada Tightens Screws: 80% of Indian Student Visas Refused

Ottawa has rejected about 80% of visa applications from Indian students this year, marking the highest refusal rate in over a decade, according to data from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada and other analyses. The drop in approvals reflects sweeping policy changes by Canadian authorities, including increased financial requirements and tighter scrutiny of student credentials.

IRCC numbers show that during January to April, only 43% of study permit applications were approved overall. In contrast, work permit applications saw about a 69% approval rate in the same period.

Indian applicants have borne the brunt of this shift. BorderPass data cited by multiple outlets reports that in the second quarter alone, four out of five Indian student permit applications were refused. Canada has also raised the proof-of-funds requirement: as of September 1, international students must now show CA$22,895 in financial backing.

Educators and students are reacting to this change as more than procedural. The 2025 cap on study permits stands at 437,000—roughly 10% below the 2024 level. Countries such as Germany are emerging as preferred alternatives: surveys and reports indicate its share of Indian student interest has climbed to about 31%, overtaking Canada. Canada’s popularity among Indian applicants has reportedly fallen from 18% in 2022 to 9% in 2024.

Officials justify the stricter stance by pointing to domestic strains. Housing shortages, stretched infrastructure, political pressure to prioritise local talent, and concerns about fraudulent college admissions have all been cited. IRCC and immigration experts say increasing financial thresholds, more detailed study plans and higher language standards are among the new hurdles for applicants.

The effects are being felt sharply. Indian students, many of whom viewed study in Canada as a pathway to permanent residence, are reassessing options. Families facing sunk costs in application fees, language tests, travel, and preparations are now especially vulnerable. Educational institutions that depend on international tuition are also under pressure. Smaller colleges in particular fear that fewer foreign students will hurt viability.

UAE Embraces Global Crypto Tax Transparency Through CARF Deal

Abu Dhabi has finalised a major agreement to enforce greater transparency in crypto-asset taxation by signing the Multilateral Competent Authority Agreement under the Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework. The deal mandates automatic exchange of tax-related data on crypto transactions across jurisdictions, aligning the UAE with rising global norms on financial disclosure. The Ministry of Finance confirmed that CARF will start operating in the UAE in 2027, with the first […]

Mubadala Looks to Exit Entire Stake in Getir Turkey

Abu Dhabi sovereign wealth fund Mubadala is exploring a full exit from its Turkish operations with Getir, which would include its delivery, financing and car-rental units, say people familiar with the matter. It is in advanced negotiations to offload Getir Arac, the car-rental arm, to Turkish firm Tiktak. Other units, including Getir Finans and the main delivery business, are also under consideration for sale.

Mubadala is Getir’s largest shareholder and obtained controlling interests across Getir’s Turkish subsidiaries in 2021 and 2024. The fund’s deliberations follow an ongoing dispute with the founders of Getir over how the company should be restructured. The founders resisted Mubadala’s plans, describing some actions by the fund as an “illegal coup”, and launched legal challenges in the Netherlands and elsewhere. The courts have, in some instances, sided with Mubadala.

Talks on Getir Arac are said to be well-advanced, although Tiktak has declined to comment. Meanwhile, in the delivery business, U. S.-based DoorDash has been identified as one of the potential buyers, among others. The details of ownership stakes in each Getir unit—delivery, financing, car rental—remain unclear. Mubadala has not offered public comment on these possible divestments.

Getir’s financial trajectory has weakened since its peak valuation of approximately $12 billion in 2022. The company expanded rapidly during the pandemic across several Western European markets and into North America, only to withdraw from those operations as demand waned and operational costs rose. As part of restructuring, non-core businesses were intended to be separated from profitable local grocery delivery operations.

Trump’s $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee Redefines U.S. Liberal Immigration Policy

By T N Ashok The Trump administration’s latest immigration directive has stunned employers, foreign workers, and higher-education leaders alike: a $100,000 surcharge on each H-1B visa application, announced by executive order on 19 September 2025. What might appear on the surface as a routine adjustment to visa fees is, in reality, a dramatic escalation in […]

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Judge Rejects Trump’s Lawsuit Over NYT Defamation as Procedurally Flawed

A federal judge dismissed Donald Trump’s $15 billion defamation lawsuit against The New York Times and Penguin Random House, ruling that the complaint was legally insufficient and procedurally improper. U. S. District Judge Steven Merryday criticised the 85-page document for lacking a “short and plain statement” required by the federal rules, and for including excessive laudatory language and irrelevant attacks rather than cogent legal allegations. Judge Merryday […]

Tiffany & Co Gift Card Breach Exposes Over 2,500 Customers’ Data

Luxury jewellery house Tiffany & Co. has disclosed that personal data and gift card information belonging to more than 2,500 customers were compromised in a cyber incident originating in May 2025. Legal filings with the Maine Attorney General’s Office describe that names, postal and email addresses, phone numbers, sales data, internal reference numbers, plus gift card numbers and PINs were accessed by an unauthorised party. Tiffany determined […]

Zambia’s Debt Deal Stalled by Dispute Over Development Bank Write-downs

Lusaka remains locked in negotiations over whether the African Export-Import Bank and the Trade and Development Bank must take losses in Zambia’s debt restructuring, a matter posing a serious barrier to the country exiting default. Zambia struck a writedown agreement with its major private creditors last June after more than three years of negotiations, but failure to settle the issue with these regional lenders means the process […]

Policy Address by Hong Kong SAR’s Chief Executive John Lee

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 19 September 2025 – Speeding up the large-scale Northern Metropolis development was a central theme of the 2025 Policy Address announced by Hong Kong’s Chief Executive, John Lee, on September 17, including measures to reduce construction costs and time, promote market participation, encourage enterprises to set up and invest in the area, and reduce the cost of land premiums […]

Dubai Developers Race to Public Markets as Property Boom Intensifies

Alec Holdings is set to list about 20% of its shares in an initial public offering on the Dubai Financial Market, while Binghatti Holding is preparing for a possible IPO, as both seek to harness surging demand in Dubai’s real estate sector. These moves reflect growing confidence among developers and investors in a rapidly expanding market. Alec, wholly owned by the Investment Corporation of Dubai, will offer […]

Emaar Rules Out Stake Sale, Eyes Joint Venture in India

Emaar Properties has confirmed that it will not sell a stake in its Indian subsidiary, instead shifting its strategy to explore joint ventures with major real estate players, including the Adani Group. The clarification was issued through a statement to the Dubai Financial Market, where Emaar is listed.

Earlier this year, Emaar acknowledged talks with Indian groups such as Adani over a possible stake sale of Emaar India. Those negotiations had garnered attention amid reports that Adani Realty was close to acquiring a majority share for around $1.4 billion.

Emaar’s latest statement emphasised that no sale is under consideration. Instead, the company is evaluating joint venture opportunities with several large real estate firms in India. Adani Group is named among those potential partners.

The real estate firm’s move comes after the earlier sale discussions faltered due to disagreements over valuation. Adani Realty and Emaar were unable to reach a consensus, leading to a stall in the effort to finalise transaction terms.

Financially, Emaar India posted net losses after tax for the fiscal year ending 31 March 2024, amounting to about ₹1,340.8 million. That compares with total revenues of approximately ₹29,137 million for the same year; in the previous year revenues had stood at roughly ₹18,319 million.

Meanwhile, Emaar Properties globally has reported strong operational performance. For 2024, it achieved property sales of nearly Dh70 billion, a rise of some 72 per cent over 2023. Revenue backlogs—sales booked but not yet recognised as revenue—exceeded Dh110 billion, providing a cushion for future earnings. Net profit before tax grew by about 25 per cent to Dh18.9 billion.

Policy Address by Hong Kong SAR’s Chief Executive John Lee: Building an international hub for business, investment and new industries

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 18 September 2025 – Hong Kong’s Chief Executive, John Lee, in his 2025 Policy Address announced yesterday (September 17) set out a range of measures to diversify Hong Kong’s economy and reinforce the city’s status as an international hub for business, investment and new industrialisation. “Backed by strong national support and a high degree of global connectivity, Hong Kong […]

Dubai Investments Moves to Float DIP Stake via IPO

Dubai Investments has unveiled plans to sell up to 25 per cent of its real-estate arm, Dubai Investments Park, through an initial public offering that may value the unit at $2.5 billion. The company is in discussions with banks, while key details — including exact timing — are yet to be finalised. The mixed-use development across 2,300 hectares comprises industrial, commercial and residential zones, housing over 160,000 […]

Hainan FTP promotion conference held in Hong Kong

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 18 September 2025 – On the occasion of the 100-day countdown to the island-wide special customs operations of the Hainan Free Trade Port (FTP), the Hainan FTP Promotion and Policy Interpretation Conference was organized at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center on Sept. 9th. On Sept. 9th, enterprises from Hainan and Hong Kong signed agreements at the Hong […]

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Cushman & Wakefield responses to the Policy Address 2025/26

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 17 September 2025 – Response to the Policy Address 2025/26 by KK Chiu, International Director, Chief Executive, Greater China of Cushman & Wakefield: Housing Supply and Land Policy Optimize land resource allocation and accelerate public housing supply Hong Kong’s land allocation policies have a profound impact on people’s lives. We are pleased to see the government actively promoting Light […]

Prosus Stakes Big Claim in Urban Company with 7.35% Holding

Prosus NV has raised its holding in Urban Company Ltd to 7.35 per cent, after acquiring roughly an additional 4 percentage points by investing about $139 million, ahead of the home services startup’s Initial Public Offering. This move positions Prosus as one of Urban Company’s largest shareholders and signals strong institutional faith in the firm’s prospects.

Urban Company’s IPO drew overwhelming demand — it was subscribed over 103 times — and its shares listed at a premium of about 57.5 per cent over the issue price on the National Stock Exchange, opening at ₹162.25 versus the ₹103 issue price. The listing surged the company’s market valuation to nearly $2.8 billion.

According to Ashutosh Sharma, head of Prosus India Ecosystem, the firm increased its stake during the IPO allotment. Prosus first backed Urban Company in 2021; this latest acquisition underscores its continued appetite for stakes in Indian startups with domestic consumer and service-led business models.

Urban Company, founded in 2014 by Abhiraj Singh Bhal, Varun Khaitan, and Raghav Chandra, operates across home services such as beauty, cleaning, appliance repair and plumbing. It has expanded into over 50 cities in India and also operates in international markets including UAE and Singapore. The company reported strong financial performance in its fiscal year ending 2025, with revenue growth of around 36 per cent year-on-year and its first net profit of approximately ₹239–₹240 crore.

Investor enthusiasm was evident in the IPO process. Qualified Institutional Buyers led the subscription with particularly strong bids. The grey market premium, which reflects expectations ahead of listing, had risen to over 50 per cent above the issue price, signalling investor confidence in an upward listing trajectory.

Prosus’s move comes amid a broader trend of institutional investors increasing their exposure to Indian startups ahead of IPOs, particularly those in consumer-facing, service-oriented sectors. Earlier urban and tech-led listings have attracted robust demand, and IPOs that show solid unit economics—strong margins, revenue growth, steps toward profit—are being favoured by capital.

Urban Company’s stock market debut saw a steep rise: the shares not only opened with a 57.5 per cent premium on NSE, but trading surged further, reflecting both investor optimism and perceived underpricing in its IPO offer.

Prosus, headquartered in the Netherlands and known for its early stake in Tencent Holdings, has invested over $8-9 billion in the Indian startup ecosystem. It has backed firms such as Swiggy, Meesho, and PayU. Its amplified investment in Urban Company exemplifies a strategy of anchoring bets on firms that combine growth potential with improving financial metrics.

APIs Under Fire: Over 40,000 Attacks Hit Major Sectors in First Half of 2025

Security systems observed a sharp increase in API incidents in the first half of 2025, with over 40,000 security events targeting more than 4,000 environments globally. These incidents indicate that APIs — the unseen conduits connecting apps, payments and authentication — are now at the forefront of cybercriminal strategies. Thales’ API Threat Report for H1 2025, built on Imperva telemetry, shows APIs represent about 14 percent of […]

Air Mauritius privatisation has strategic implications for the Gulf

Matein Khalid Mauritius, an island archipelago state in the Indian ocean, has long maintained extensive economic and cultural ties with the GCC. Thanks to tax treaties with India, Mauritius is a favourite domicile for wealthy Indian expatriate residents of the UAE and Saudi Arabia. GCC citizens and residents are prominent investors in some of Africa’s most expensive luxury beach resorts located in the island nation, where property […]

QS World University Rankings 2026: NUS Business School MBA ranked No. 1 in Asia for third consecutive year

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 17 September 2025 – The National University of Singapore (NUS) Business School’s Master of Business Administration (MBA) is ranked first in Asia for the third year in a row in the Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) Global MBA Rankings 2026. The NUS MBA programme rose two places to 23rd worldwide, achieving its highest-ever global position in an evaluation pool that expanded by almost […]

How Henk Diepbrink Went from Law Enforcement to International Entrepreneurship

Henk Diepbrink never set out to follow the path laid before him. Growing up in the Netherlands in a family that had little, he was told more than once that poverty was a destiny. Where these words may be the truth for others, it was not for Henk. For him, it became his fuel. Entrepreneurship His first serious step into adulthood came in uniform. As a police officer […]

Singapore residents seek purpose, not just rest, but many unprepared for the journey: AIA Live Better Study

AIA Live Better Study highlights a critical gap between retirement aspirations and readiness, with social connections emerging as an unsung hero for a fulfilling later life. SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 17 September 2025 – AIA Singapore today announced findings from the eighth edition of the AIA Live Better Study, which reflects the evolution of mindsets where retirement in Singapore is being perceived as a new […]

Accessing healthcare is a hassle, Asia’s patients reveal: Prudential commissioned study

Complicated access to healthcare and a lack of guidance are keeping patients from receiving the care they need, when they need it HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 17 September 2025 – Patients in Asia want minimal disruption to their daily life when seeking medical care. This is according to research from Economist Impact commissioned by Prudential plc (“Prudential”). “Patient voices: experiences of healthcare access […]