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By Nantoo Banerjee The 12-point Chinese proposal to end the ongoing Ukraine-Russia war fails to address a vital issue that led to the armed conflict between Russia and Ukraine. Subtle diplomatic nuances make the proposal look rather weak. It does not even name the belligerent nations. The proposal is somewhat silent on Russia’s key demand […]

The post China’s Peace Proposal To End Ukraine-Russia War May Not Work first appeared on IPA Newspack.

HONG KONG, CHINA – Media OutReach – 6 March 2023 – In the past two decades, China’s economy has thrived, people’s living standards have steadily improved, and the consumer market has been full of dynamism. Consumption is the biggest contributor to China’s economic growth today. In 2023, China’s consumer market will face growth challenges given the impact of pandemic fluctuations and the arrival of the post-pandemic era. […]

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 6 March 2023 – Dr Michael Kelly joins Focus Digital Technology Group‘s illustrious panel of advisors, alongside BG (Ret) Chua Chwee Koh. Michael Kelly In this advisory role, Dr Kelly will work closely with BG (Ret) Chua in assisting Focus Digital Technology Group in the expansion into new geographic markets across Asia Pacific and North America. Both advisors have expressed their enthusiasm […]

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 2 March 2023 – Traveloka, Southeast Asia’s leading travel platform, is emphasizing its strategic collaboration with Philippine Airlines to provide services to meet travelers’ needs. The initiative with Philippine Airlines, the Philippines’ flag carrier and sole full-service network airline, is aligned with Traveloka’s commitment to strengthening tourism growth in the Philippines and in the Southeast Asia Region. This strategic cooperation is formalized […]

KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach – 2 March 2023 – In anticipation of a webinar series on trading psychology by trading expert Gero Azrul, OctaFX presents a comprehensive guide to identifying and overcoming emotions that harm your trading. Developing a trading strategy is not enough to succeed as a trader. The strategy will give you consistent positive results only after you master the psychology of trading […]

FY2022 net profit surged by more than 50% y-o-y on higher revenue and margin expansion; net asset value swells to US$1.92/share Declares final and special dividends totalling S$0.08/share; FY2022 dividend more than doubles to S$0.145/share Bulk carrier and property markets in Hong Kong expected to improve through 2023; Tokyo property sector remains resilient SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 2 March 2023 – Uni-Asia Group Ltd. (SGX:CHJ) an […]

By K Raveendran This week was momentous for democracy, freedom, liberty and corporate governance in the Supreme Court, a week that saw a number of landmark decisions that made democracy more meaningful being squeezed into the relatively short period. The first and foremost was of course the decision to change the procedure for the appointment […]

The post Momentous Week For Indian Democracy As Supreme Court Orders Course Correction first appeared on IPA Newspack.

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HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 3 March 2023 – Celebrating its 33rd anniversary on 3rd March 2023, Hantec Group has developed from a financial institution to an established multinational enterprise guided by its customer-oriented and innovation-driven philosophy along the way. 33 Years of Glory| Building a Better Future Together with Hantec | Hantec Group 33rd Anniversary Celebration Founded in Hong Kong in March 1990, Hantec […]

Online & Offline Exhibition for Public Viewing in Parallel HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 3 March 2023 – Organized by National Geographic magazine and presented by Wheelock Properties, the Hong Kong Photo Contest 2022 closed for submissions on December 5, 2022. Despite being limited to photographs taken within Hong Kong, the Contest was highly competitive, with many photography enthusiasts from mainland China, Taiwan, Macau, Malaysia, […]

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 3 March 2023 – In partnership with the Asian Business Law Institute (ABLI), Integrity Consulting’s founder, Sinyee Koh, authored a guide to share her insights and expertise on the regulatory treatment of cryptoassets in Singapore. In financial hubs like Singapore and Switzerland, the call to regulate issues concerning cryptoassets is increasing as legislators, regulators, investors and entrepreneurs around the world begin to […]

DUBAI: Dubai International Financial Centre hosted the first summit dedicated to advancing the COP28 climate action agenda in the global finance industry, Emirates News Agency reported on Thursday.

By Dr. Gyan Pathak Getting Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia arrested might have been thought of by Modi-Shah duo as masterstroke to politically finish AAP and its leader Arvind Kejriwal to prevent their emergence as chief challenger to BJP and its leader Narendra Modi in the Lok Sabha Election 2024, but the turn of […]

The post Political Fallout Of Manish Sisodia’s Arrest Does Not Favour BJP first appeared on IPA Newspack.

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 2 March 2023 – Bowtie, Hong Kong’s first virtual insurer, is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. James Lau to its board of directors as an Independent Non-Executive Director. With his in-depth familiarity with financial policy and financial technology accumulated in his work in the public sector and The Government of Hong Kong, Mr. James Lau brings in an […]

China Tower Steadily Implements “One Core and Two Wings” Strategy, Net Profit Maintains Rapid Growth; Dividend Payout Ratio Rises Further to 72.0%. HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 2 March 2023 – The world’s largest telecommunications infrastructure service provider China Tower Corporation Limited (“China Tower”, or the “Company”) (Stock Code: 0788.HK) is pleased to announce its annual results for the year ended 31 December 2022. Performance […]

Backbase achieved highest overall ratings for solution capability and customer experience SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 2 March 2023 – Backbase, the Engagement Banking leader, was again ranked as a leader in the Omdia Universe: Digital Banking Platforms, 2023. The report recommends Backbase as a candidate in all digital banking vendor shortlists, particularly for financial institutions seeking a wide-ranging platform that can be co-innovated for specific business […]

By K Raveendran Western nations, led by the US, slapped economic sanctions against Russia, targeting its financial system, oil and gas exports, and thousands of oligarchs in the hope that Moscow will be brought down to knees for having invaded Ukraine. In fact, the World Bank, International Monetary Fund, and Organisation for Economic Cooperation and […]

The post Gallup Survey Shows Russian Economic Outlook Better Than Pre-Ukraine Scenario first appeared on IPA Newspack.

SINGAPORE and HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 1 March 2023 – Today, the global top league in ingredients and specialty chemicals distribution welcomed a new player in the form of Caldic. On February 28, 2023, the transaction to merge Caldic and Asia-Pacific-based Connell closed, enabling Caldic to position itself firmly alongside the leading players in specialty chemicals distribution. The strong regional presence of Connell helps […]

First bank in Hong Kong to power entire operations using renewable energy locally-sourced from CLP Power HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 1 March 2023 – Citi announced today that it has entered a multi-year agreement with CLP Power Hong Kong Limited (CLP Power) to purchase up to 106,400,000 kilowatt-hours (kWh) of electricity generated from local renewable energy sources over a six-year period until 2027. The […]

By K Raveendran Notwithstanding the symbolism of President Joe Biden’s unannounced visit to Ukraine, the fact remains that America’s claim to be the world policeman has suffered serious drubbing as the world marks the first anniversary of Russia’s Ukraine war this week. Ukraine has put to test the US resolve, raising fundamental questions about its […]

The post Russia Emerges Relatively Unscathed From Embargo As Ukraine War Completes One Year first appeared on IPA Newspack.

Half-way milestone crossed in ambition to save 800 million tonnes of CO2 emissions for customers Progress doubled in sustainable packaging and access to energy at the same time HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 28 February 2023 – Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, recognized as a leading sustainability practitioner by independent Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) ratings, announced […]

Businesses are increasingly witnessing the impact of protest movements and civil unrest on their operations, a trend that is forecast to grow A new report by AGCS identifies five factors likely to power ongoing incidences of political violence activity around the world Strikes, riots, and civil commotion racked up $12bn of losses for businesses and institutions from just six major incidents in recent years Businesses should view […]

Harvard Business School is the latest academic institution to capture the bank’s successful transformation journey in a case study that is being taught to its MBA students HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 27 February 2023 – DBS continues to be studied as a transformation role model, with Harvard Business School (HBS) being the latest academic institution to capture the bank’s successful digital transformation journey in […]

By Arun Kumar Shrivastav A bumper potato crop and a surplus from the previous year have led to a sharp fall in prices. And, it’s driving millions of Indian potato farmers to desperation in the main potato-growing states — Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Gujarat, Karnataka, Uttar Pradesh, and West Bengal. India is the world’s second-largest potato […]

The post Indian Farmers Battling Price Crash After A Bumper Potato Harvest first appeared on IPA Newspack.

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 23 February 2023 – Yik Wo International Holdings Limited (HKEx stock code: 8659, the “Group” or “Yik Wo”) is pleased to announce that the Board has appointed professional parties to proceed with the preparation of application for the possible transfer of listing from GEM to the Main Board of the Stock Exchange. Listed on the GEM in 2020, the Group […]

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