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X-PITCH 2023 Global Winners Announced

Celebrating Innovation Excellence in Deeptech Startups SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 14 November 2023 – X-PITCH, known as the X Games for Startups, concluded its 2023 edition on November 9, spotlighting ten finalists chosen from over 3,000 startups worldwide. The Finals, held at the prestigious National Gallery Singapore, saw a packed audience eagerly witnessing the convergence of cutting-edge ideas and entrepreneurial brilliance. Four deeptech startups emerged as […]

Emirates places orders for 95 Boeing 777s and 787s worth $52 billion

Saifur Rahman Emirates Airline, the world’s largest international airline, placed firm orders for 95 additional wide-body aircraft worth US$52 billion (Dh190 billion) at list price, taking its total order book to 295 aircraft. Emirates has also updated its previous order of 30 Boeing 787-9s, increasing its commitment to a total of 35 Dreamliners comprising: 15 Boeing 787-10s, and 20 Boeing 787-8s. “Already the world’s biggest operator of wide-body passenger […]

Flydubai places US$11 billion order for 30 Boeing 787 Dreamliners

Saifur Rahman The Dubai-based state-owned budget carrier, Flydubai signed an agreement with Boeing Commercial Airplanes to purchase 30 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners, worth US$11 (billion Dh41 billion) at list price, as the airline diversifies its fleet with the introduction of wide-body aircraft. This is the first order for wide-bodied aircraft by Flydubai. Inducting wide-bodied aircraft will help Flydubai to carry more passengers per flight and could offer better […]

Dubai real estate sector faces risk of cyclical reverse

K Raveendran As real estate prices continue to rise in Dubai, the risk of a cyclical reversal is mounting, rating agency Standard & Poor’s has said in a report.   The agency, however, adds that the Dubai developers are well prepared for such a turn of events. S&P estimates that prices will increase 15%-18% in 2023 and by another 5%-7% in 2024 as the Dubai market gradually slows […]

inQubi Launches “The New Breed Of Virtual Pets” in Asia, with Global Expansion Plans

Free App Unlocks Engaging, Exciting Gameplay For All Ages KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach – 10 November 2023 – Driven by an unyielding passion for innovation, inQubi is on a mission to redefine the virtual pet experience. Committed to offering companionship, fun, learning, and adventure, inQubi introduces an innovative approach that aims to cater to a diverse audience. Download the inQubi app now and embark on […]

Dubai named world’s relocation city of choice

Dubai is the number one city people want to relocate to, the results of a survey conducted by digital financial services provider Remitly revealed. The list had 60 countries. With the prospect of working and living abroad an enticing possibility for many, it’s no surprise that international migration has increased over the past five decades, standing at a historical high. Taking this into account, Remitly analysed global […]

ARTTA Concept – Local interior architectural design brand winning multiple international awards through strategic commercial design, breaking the monotony of the business world, contributing to societal design value

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 13 November 2023 – As stepping into 2023, commercial interior design may still feel “mundane and disconnected”. Yet, modern architectural design can break such traditional constraints through comprehensive market research and surveys, creating personalized design schemes that reflect individual characteristics. The local interior architectural design brand, ARTTA Concept, has broken through the turmoil advocating their strategic commercial interior design approach. […]

ILO Governing Body Takes Potentially Far-Reaching Decisions

By Dr. Gyan Pathak ILO Governing Body concluded its 349th session (30 October – November 9) at its headquarters at Geneva in Switzerland with a number of potentially far-reaching decisions on the future of work. Endorsement of the proposal to establish a Global Coalition for Social Justice and adoption of a new Global Strategy on […]

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Qatar Is Playing A Key Role In Facilitating The Release Of Hostages

By Girish Linganna In a significant development toward easing the ongoing conflict in Gaza, a meeting took place on Thursday at an elegant white-domed palace in Qatar. The Prime Minister of Qatar, Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim al-Thani, hosted the spy chiefs of the United States and Israel, namely CIA Director William J. Burns and […]

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AtkinsRéalis awarded engineering design services contract for API manufacturing facility in Singapore

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 10 November 2023 – AtkinsRéalis (TSX: ATRL), a fully integrated professional services and project management company with offices around the world, has been awarded an engineering and design services contract by WuXi STA, a subsidiary of WuXi AppTec, to support the first phase of an active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) manufacturing facility in Singapore. The facility aims to further enable WuXi STA’s global […]

Dubai launches US$ 136 million venture capital fund designed to finance technology startups

DUBAI, UAE – Media OutReach – 10 November 2023 – Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, the Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority (DIEZ), announced the launch of a venture capital (VC) fund worth US$136 million. Launched in the presence of His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al […]

The 32nd World Hakka Conference Held in Longnan, Jiangxi

Embracing the Hakka Grand Gathering, Building a Vision of Peace Together LONGNAN, CHINA – Media OutReach – 12 November 2023 – The sound of Hakka resonates across five continents, and the affection for our hometown extends to every corner of the world. From November 7th to 9th, the 32nd World Hakka Conference was held in Longnan, Jiangxi. More than 2,500 guests, including representatives from over 200 Hakka […]

By Around 2030, Indian Rupee Will Be A Global Hard Currency: Sanjeev Sanyal

NEW DELHI: Sanjeev Sanyal, member of the Prime Minister’s Economic Advisory Council, thinks given the strengths of India’s macroeconomic fundamentals, its sovereign rating should be “at least two notches higher” than the current level (lowest investment grade). According to him, by around 2030, Indian rupee will be an international hard currency, since many steps have […]

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Consumption, Infrastructure Could Light Up Samvat 2080: Experts

MUMBAI: After a decent show in Samvat 2079, which saw investor wealth surge by Rs 46 trillion, stock market experts are upbeat about the upcoming Samvat 2080. They believe that despite the volatile global landscape owing to ‘higher for longer’ rates, high bond yields, geopolitical conflicts and elevated oil prices, the mood may continue to […]

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HKPC announces the key findings on the “Hong Kong AI Industry Development Study”

49% of AI enterprises expressing difficulties in recruiting technical talent HKPC provides nine major recommendations for establishing Hong Kong as a well-recognised “International AI and Data Industry Development Hub” HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 10 November 2023 – Hong Kong Productivity Council (HKPC) released the key findings on their “Hong Kong AI Industry Development Study” today, focusing on the status of Hong Kong’s artificial intelligence […]

Amid High Oil Prices, India Puts Onus Of Global Growth On OPEC

NEW DELHI: India on Thursday put the onus of long-term prosperity of the world oil market on OPEC and called upon the grouping of exporting countries to maintain market stability for the benefit of consumers, producers and global economy. At the 6th meeting of the Indian-OPEC Energy Dialogue in Vienna, oil minister Hardeep Singh Puri […]

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Emirates Group reports record profits of $2.7 billion

Saifur Rahman, Executive Editor State-owned Emirates Group — which includes Emirates Airline, the world’s biggest carrier of international passengers and its ticketing and ground handling subsidiary Dnata, reported a 138 percent jump in profits to a record Dh10.1 billion (US$2.7 billion), for the first half of the 2023-2024 financial starting from April 2023 till September 30, 2023, compared to Dh4.2 billion (US$1.2 billion) reported for the corresponding period […]

Global VC Investments Drop 5.4% As VCs Remain Cautious: KPMG Report

MUMBAI: Global venture capital (VC) investments dipped 5.4 per cent on a quarter-on-quarter (Q-o-Q) basis from $81.4 billion in the second quarter of calendar year 2023 (Q2CY23) to $77 billion in the third quarter of calendar year 2023 (Q3CY23) as VCs remain cautious before closing deals. The number of deals fell from 9,563 in Q2 […]

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Domestic Demand To Sustain India Growth In The Near Term, Says Moody’s

NEW DELHI: Strong domestic demand is likely to sustain India’s economy in the near term, said Moody’s on Thursday as it kept the country’s growth forecast for 2023 and 2024 unchanged at 6.7 and 6.1 per cent. “Robust goods and services tax collections, surging auto sales, rising consumer optimism and double-digit credit growth suggest urban […]

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Italian Fintech Innovation Takes Centrestage at the Singapore Fintech Festival 2023

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 10 November 2023 – The 8th edition of the Singapore Fintech Festival (SFF) is gearing up to be a global showcase of fintech excellence, and Italy’s participation promises to be a pivotal highlight of the event. Scheduled to take place from 15 to 17 November 2023 at the Singapore Expo Halls 1-6, this internationally acclaimed event will be the epicentre of innovation, […]

Asia’s first Web3 health management platform Live4Well celebrates global launch with “Sportive Income” campaign

Live4Well to give away 10 iPhone 15 Pro to users just by staying active HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 10 November 2023 – Live4Well, a pioneering wellness app that combines fitness with earning potential, is celebrating its global launch with an innovative “Sportive Income” campaign. In a unique initiative to inspire more individuals to adopt a healthier lifestyle, Live4Well is offering users a golden opportunity […]

Local Brokerage Phillip Nova Breaks New Ground with Multi-Asset Platform

Phillip Nova launches a brand-new platform Phillip Nova 2.0, claiming that is the Only One trading account investors will need. SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 10 November 2023 – The Phillip Nova 2.0 trading platform, now available as a mobile app on Apple App Store and Google Play Store. Investors can not only diversify their portfolios, but also take advantage of opportunities across various markets when they […]

Remembering D N Ghosh, The Architect Of Bank Nationalisation In 1969

By Nitya Chakraborty Dhruba Narayan Ghosh, known as D N Ghosh, the young official who played the leading role in preparing the draft of the ordinance on bank nationalisation issued on July19, 1969, passed away in Kolkata on November 6. He was 95. Originally, a member of the Indian Audit and Accounts Service (IAAS), Ghosh […]

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Court Observations Against Agencies Set A Trend Ahead Of Upcoming Review Petitions

By K Raveendran The Supreme Court’s displeasure with the way the Centre is using its agencies to suppress criticism or force adversaries into submission is finding expression at increasing frequency. “It can’t be a State that is run only through its agencies,” Justice Sanjay Kishan Kaul said while hearing a petition urging the court to […]

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