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HO CHI MINH, VIETNAM – Media OutReach – 14 April 2021 – Professional recruitment services Michael Page Vietnam launched the Talent Trends 2021 Report, with a keen eye on the Vietnamese job market. The COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting economic downturn has had a significant impact across the Asia Pacific, and Vietnam was not spared. With that said, optimism is already starting to show, with about 50% […]

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 […]

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 8 April 2021 – Whenever there is great uncertainty in the market, it is not uncommon for firms to seek out a business partner to leverage on each other’s strengths to develop new business opportunities as well as to help shoulder risks. A case in point is the famous AOL Time Warner alliance, which was billed as the ultimate combination […]

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 […]

Net income increased to USD115 mn despite fallout from COVID-19 pandemic Balance sheet grew by 7.5% to USD7.89 bn Corporate Banking and Treasury & Capital Markets portfolios up 6% and 13%, respectively Improvement in key financial and risk metrics, including highest ever liquidity ratio (349%) and capital adequacy (31%). DAMMAM, SAUDI ARABIA – EQS Newswire – 7 April 2021 – The Arab Petroleum Investments Corporation (APICORP), a […]

Acquisition creates largest global Employer of Record in 185 countries and 50 United States   DENVER and SAN FRANCISCO, US – News Direct – 7 April 2021 – Velocity Global, the leading provider of global expansion solutions, today announced its acquisition of iWorkGlobal, a wholly owned subsidiary of Gary D. Nelson and Associates, and a $100 million growth investment from private equity firm FFL Partners. The combined […]

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% […]

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KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach – 6 April 2021 – Kenanga Investors Berhad (“Kenanga Investors”) today announced its collaboration with the Malaysian Financial Planning Council (“MFPC”) to offer programmes for the purpose of the professional qualification for the Registered Financial Planner (RFP) and the Shariah Registered Financial Planner (Shariah RFP) certifications. From left to right: Vincent Kwo Shih Kang, President of Malaysian Financial Planning Council (MFPC) […]

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 […]

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 […]

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 31 March 2021 – Integrated Shield Plans (IPs) impact most Singaporeans and IP insurers have been implementing various measures to manage IP costs appropriately and without compromising needed medical care for policyholders. The main objective of the recommendations put forth by the Health Insurance Task Force (HITF) in 2016[1] was to bring down the rate of claims cost inflation so that premium […]

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 […]

Enrollment Scale and Business Network continues to expand Leading Position in Regional Industry is consolidated   HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 26 Mar 2021 – JH Educational Technology INC. (“JH Education” or the “Company“, together with its subsidiaries, the “Group“, stock code: 1935.HK) is pleased to announce its audited annual results for the year ended 31 December, 2020 (the “Year“). During the Year, the revenue […]

Focus on High-Quality Growth Core Profit up by 18.9% Deep Penetration of First- and Second-Tier Regions Focus on Enhancing Management Efficiency Maintain Financial Soundness Substantial Decline of Average Cost of Borrowings Financial Highlights: RMB mn For the year ended 31 December Changes 2020 2019 Revenue 36,126 32,558 +11.0% Profit for the Period 3,559 3,094 +15.0% Core profit1 3,304 2,779 +18.9% Proposed final dividend (HKD) 0.15 0.10 +50.0% […]

Significant progresses in IND, clinical development, NDA/BLA, commercialization, BD and financing NDA/BLA progress – GB226 (Geptanolimab) Priority Review for PTCL, GB242 (infliximab (Remicade) biosimilar) under Review Clinical development – Three products’ registrational pivotal trails completed (GB226,GB221,GB242), GB491 (CDK 4/6) for 1L and 2L HR+/HER2- breast cancer bridging studies EC approved, GB261 first in human (FIH) trial EC submitted in Australia in March-21 IND progress – Eight IND […]

AUM grew by 35.3% to an all-time high of US$30 billion Record capital raising with seven new funds raising US$3.5 billion across key markets Record leasing of over 2.3 million sqm Record new completions of US$3.4 billion and record new development starts of US$3.2 billion PATMI up 16.8% to a record high of US$286 million Strong balance sheet with US$1.5 billion in cash and net debt / […]

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 25 March 2021 – Kerry Logistics Network Limited (‘KLN’, the ‘Company’ or together with its subsidiaries, the ‘Group’ or ‘KLN Group’; Stock Code 0636.HK) today announced the Group’s annual results for 2020. Group’s Financial Highlights Revenue increased by 30% to HK$53,361 million (2019: HK$41,139 million) Core operating profit increased by 20% to HK$3,320 million (2019: HK$2,765 million) Core net profit […]

EB-5 regional center operator, CanAm Enterprises, continues to build on its track record of approved visas and repayment of capital.   HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 25 March 2021 – CanAm Enterprises (CanAm) has built a solid reputation for delivering results for its immigrant investor clients over the past three decades, and for the third time, it has validated those results with a third-party professional […]

Manifest Advantage of “Eco-friendly and People-oriented Property” Contracted Sales Grow against the Market Trend Actively Expand Land Bank and Seize Opportunities on Urban Renewal HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 25 March 2021 – JY Grandmark Holdings Limited, a property developer, operator and property management service provider based in the People’s Republic of China, is pleased to announce its annual results for the year ended 31 […]

Represented by MSteam Entertainment, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the associated company of Spackman Entertainment Group, Spackman Media Group, iconic Korean actress Son Ye-jin chosen to grace luxury fashion brand Valentino’s worldwide campaign SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 23 March 2021 – Spackman Entertainment Group Limited (“Spackman Entertainment Group” or the “Company” and together with its subsidiaries, the “Group“), one of Korea’s leading entertainment production groups, wishes to […]

The rise of a new industry owing to the UK house purchasing trend   HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 23 March 2021 – Different from other agents, BNOOK Property Limited (BNOOK) does not only source properties for clients, but also follow-up all the search documentations as well as surveyor reports, handling and advising any critical matters that possibly happen in purchasing a property. No matter […]

New sustainability roadmap defines ambitious sustainability targets Group decides on “Science Based Targets” and aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in line with the Paris Climate Agreement To this end, the Group will invest EUR 7 billion in climate-neutral logistics by 2030 By 2030, 80,000 e-vehicles shall be deployed for last-mile deliveries, resulting in 60% electrification of the fleet Management Board compensation to be linked to new […]

Hong Kong small businesses register lowest confidence on record in CPA Australia survey. Seeking government support most common action in response to COVID-19. Only 8.5 per cent of Hong Kong small businesses will innovate in 2021. HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 22 March 2021 – Amid the prolonged impact of COVID-19 and a record economic contraction in 2020, Hong Kong small business confidence slumped to […]

Independent Financial Advisor and Independent Board Committee Recommend Shareholders to Accept the Offer   HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 19 March 2021 – Zhejiang New Century Hotel Management Co., Ltd. (the “Company”, HKEx stock code: 1158) received a voluntary conditional offer made by Kunpeng Asia Limited (“the Offeror”) to acquire all the issued H Shares and Domestic Shares of the Company (except for the shares […]

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