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Seven Mercedes-Benz Actros tractor units will be added to GEODIS’ fleet of prime movers in the Asia-Pacific Region (APAC).  The leased vehicles are equipped with the latest security and safety technology and will be utilized on the logistics operator’s owned network in Southeast Asia.   SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 10 February 2022 – Supplied by the manufacturer’s Malaysian distributor, Hap Seng Trucks Distribution Sdn Bhd and leased from Euroasia […]

TOKYO, JAPAN – Media OutReach – 10 February 2022 – Lonely Planet, the world’s most popular travel guidebook, has ranked Japan’s Shikoku sixth in the regional category of its “Best in Travel 2022” list of recommended travel destinations for 2022. Did you know that Japan’s Shikoku Island ranked 6th in the top 10 recommended travel destinations for 2022, published by Lonely Planet, the world’s most popular travel guidebook? https://www.lonelyplanet.com/japan/shikoku The island’s […]

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 9 February 2022 – Hong Kong’s first NFT with football management simulation GameFi “HolyShxxt!!”, which will be opened for public minting on 14 February, is officially collaborating with Elite Apes, an elite club of Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC) owners.  Under the collaboration, the team will launch a series of special edition Bored Ape “HolyShxxt!!” NFTs based on the properties from the BAYC […]

First international office to expand presence globally TIYA plans to make the app’s latest version available globally, including Singapore by Q1 2022 TIYA looks to expand staff strength, with a fully operational team in Singapore Collaboration in place with NTU Singapore’s Career & Attachment Office to offer graduate employment opportunities SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 9 February 2022 – TIYA, a real-time social networking platform backed by US-listed company LIZHI INC. […]

Quick turnaround facility enables the company to solidify its operations and manufacturing output to capture new revenue opportunities with potential and existing customers SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 8 February 2022 – Global invoice financing marketplace, Incomlend, announced a multi-million invoice financing programme for SafeFlex International Limited (SafeFlex), a leading India-based manufacturer of Flexible Intermediate Bulk Containers (FIBC), poly-wovens and poly-knits, with four manufacturing plants across the country. The working […]

Atradius‘ latest economic report on the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) acknowledges the importance of the growth in oil prices for the energy-exporting economies of the region. However, it also notes the limits to growth presented by an underdeveloped private sector and the ongoing downside risks to the economic outlook caused by the pandemic. DUBAI, UAE – Media OutReach – 8 February 2022 – Rising oil prices are boosting economic […]

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 8 February 2022 – Zwipe, a biometric fintech pioneer, conducted a comprehensive consumer investigation in Singapore during Q4 2021 to study 150+ consumers’ payment preferences and feedback on biometric payment cards. Consumers’ feedback on biometric payment cards was extremely positive, indicating a strong demand for biometric payment cards. Below are some interesting facts from the survey: 88% of consumers would prefer their next payment card […]

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Jérôme Gillet named CEO Japan & Korea Cluster and Alfred Goh to take over as CEO Singapore Cluster covering Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia and the Philippines Tandem move of both executives leverages the specializations of both to drive long-term value for customers SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 8 February 2022 – DHL Supply Chain (DSC), the world’s leading contract logistics provider and a business division under Deutsche Post DHL Group, has […]

Popular influencers Wak Doyok and Fizo Omar became the first brand ambassadors of OctaFX in Malaysia. As part of their collaboration with the global broker, the celebrities will participate in joint projects about investments designed for anyone interested in the topic.   KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach – 7 February 2022 – Pioneer in the Malaysian fashion industry Wak Doyok and popular actor Fizo Omar have officially become brand […]

A virtual week discussing how organisations can optimise their ESG performance. HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 7 February 2022 – Online and in-person, February 14th-17th 2022 – Policymakers, businesses and thought leaders from major corporations will congregate online and at exclusive in-person sessions at Economist Impact’s Sustainability Week Asia from February 14th to 17th 2022. Asia is experiencing a surprisingly strong economic rebound following the global pandemic but […]

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 7 February 2022 – Alcon, the global leader in eye care dedicated to helping people see brilliantly, today announced it has appointed Chintan Desai and Stephanie Waugh to lead the company’s Surgical and Vision Care franchises in Asia Pacific (APAC) region.   These new appointments reflect Alcon’s commitment to market-leading innovation and growth in the region. Both executives will build on Alcon’s product pipeline, year-to-date […]

By James M Dorsey Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett has laid out an expanded Israeli strategy to confront Iran that appears to move beyond a potential military strike against the Islamic republic’s nuclear facilities. Bennett appeared to be guided not only by concern about the fallout of a unilateral Israeli action but also seemingly mounting fears in Tehran that economic hardship could spark a social explosion. “Bennett’s new approach […]

To be used to deepen access to DeFi opportunities, accelerate global expansion; build strong user community SINGAPORE – News Direct – 4 February 2022 – Pillow, a DeFi (decentralized finance) startup that helps generate yields on crypto, has raised $3M in seed funding led by Elevation Capital and a host of prominent crypto angels, including Scott Lewis (Co-founder, DeFi Pulse), JD Kanani & Sandeep Nailwal (Co-founders, Polygon), Prabhakar […]

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 4 February 2022 – Juliet Victor, The Crown of Tokaj, one of the world’s finest wine producers from Hungary has announced the evolutions of its international reach into the Asian market through their latest entrance into Singapore.   Being awarded the Best in Show award at the Decanter World Wine Awards 2020 featuring their signature sweet wine, Juliet Victor’s Szamorodni 2017 wine […]

New consultants from Australia, Canada, and the United States offers global reach and additional services TORONTO, CANADA – News Direct – 3 February 2022 – Marcel Wieder, President and Chief Advocate for Aurora Strategy Group announced the firm’s largest expansion by adding six new consultants in Australia, Canada, and the United States. This follows the recent addition of consultants in Israel and the United Arab Emirates.   […]

KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach – 3 February 2022 – The authoritative ForexBrokers.com platform has recently honoured global Forex broker OctaFX as ‘Best in Class––Social Copy Trading 2022’. OctaFX managed to receive this award for the second year in a row.    January has been a strong month so far for international Forex broker OctaFX. The online platform ForexBrokers.com recognised the fintech company with the ‘Best in Class––Social Copy […]

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA – Media OutReach – 3 February 2022 – From its new facility, GEODIS, a global leading transport and logistics services provider, will provide airfreight, ocean freight, contract logistics and customs brokerage solutions for its customers in a wide range of market sectors, including automotive and FMCG.   Strategically located at Brisbane Airport, the new site will have easy access to key locations, being only 14km from the central business […]

Arabian Post Staff Accenture  has been selected by the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) to lead a consortium of companies to help execute its National Payment Systems Strategy. In collaboration with SIA, now part of Nexi Group, and G42, Accenture will build and operate the National Instant Payment Platform (IPP) over the next five years. The new platform lays the groundwork for transforming the financial services […]

When it comes to retirement planning, there are a lot of options to choose from. One popular choice is starting your own business. A business can provide you with an income during your retirement years, and it can also be a tax-advantaged way to save for retirement. This blog post will discuss some business ideas that can fund your retirement. Photo by energepic.com from Pexels 1) Start […]

Jerusalem, Israel – News Direct – 2 February 2022 – Kramer Electronics Ltd. announced today the acquisition of UC Workspace (UCW), a pioneer and leader in unifying collaborative experiences. Uniting UCW’s and Kramer’s technology and product portfolios under one roof creates new and unique opportunities to bring a new level of simplicity, automation and collaboration to Enterprise and Education customers. UCW products facilitate engagement across multiple platforms, providing intuitive […]

By James M. Dorsey Iran recently scored not one but two soccer successes. Fans celebrated after the country’s national team qualified for the third consecutive time for the World Cup after beating Iraq 1:0 last week. It wasn’t just men celebrating. It was men and women mingling freely in a Tehran square. That was after men and women, albeit segregated, egged on their team in Tehran’s Azadi or Freedom Stadium. Although […]

RIYADH: Wally, the personal finance mobile app, announced on Tuesday that it has recorded a 135 percent year-on-year growth in global users. It also said it had increased a 30 percent compound

Arabian Post Staff The United Arab Emirates will introduce a corporate tax from mid-2023, the finance ministry said Monday, in a major change of course as the country seeks to diversify its income. Long known as a tax haven and the regional headquarters for a swathe of multinationals, the UAE will tax business profits over 375,000 AED ($102,000) at 9.0 percent from June next year, a statement […]

Early this year Cryptounit Inc signed the final cooperation agreement with LocalTrade Ltd. LocalTrade is a modern platform where one can buy, sell and exchange cryptocurrencies or fiat money (e.g. pounds, euros or dollars). The exchange is in the top-100 according to CoinMarketCap. CEO Aaron Levi Yahalom has gained renown for his contribution to the promotion of cryptocurrencies worldwide. LocalTrade is notable for its innovative approach to […]

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