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Blue Cross Insurance Launches COVID-19 Travel Protection, Offering “Free Vaccine Cash Allowance” up to HK$10,000

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 10 June 2021 – As the COVID-19 epidemic slows down and many residents are getting vaccinated, travel restrictions between Hong Kong and mainland China as well as other countries/regions are expected to gradually relax. Blue Cross (Asia Pacific) Insurance Co., Ltd. (“Blue Cross”) has always put customers first and announces the extension of COVID-19 protection to travel insurance products by […]

Nearly 600 nominations submitted for Vietnam’s first-ever global sci-tech prize

HANOI, VIETNAM – Media OutReach – 10 June 2021 – Vietnam’s VinFuture Foundation announces that it has officially closed the nomination portal for the 2021 VinFuture Prize, recording nearly 600 nominations from more than 60 countries across six continents. The result has exceeded expectations, particularly for a newly established sci-tech prize opened for nominations less than four months ago, affirming the global scientific community’s favorable response to […]

CUHK Business School Research Examines the Loopholes that Enable Companies to Greenwash Their Supply Chains

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 10 June 2021 – The days of running businesses solely for profit are long gone. Businesses, large or small, must make considerable efforts to be socially responsible and eco-friendly. A past survey shows that 91 percent of global consumers expect businesses to address social and environmental issues, and 90 percent of them would boycott a company if it were engaged […]

Medallia named LEADER in Report for Customer Feedback Management Platforms by Independent Research Firm; Steps up Presence in Korea

Medallia Experience Cloud receives one of the highest scores in strategy and market presence categories.   SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA – Media OutReach – 9 June 2021 – Medallia, Inc. (NYSE: MDLA), the global leader in customer and employee experience, has been recognised as a Leader in The Forrester Wave™: Customer Feedback Management Platforms, Q2 2021. The global report evaluated 12 service providers based on 33 criteria. Medallia […]

Singapore’s TSLC joins Aafaq to disrupt UAE consumer credit market

By Saifur Rahman Singapore’s Social Loan Company and Dubai-based Aafaq Islamic Finance announced a partnership to deliver mobile-first loan platform that could democratise and disrupt the US$90.91 billion (Dh333.88 billion) consumer credit market in the UAE. The partnership with The Social Loan Company (TSLC), a Singapore-based AI/ML-powered cutting-edge big data-driven credit enablement platform company, will help Aafaq Islamic Finance to set up a trend-setting non-bank, mobile-first loan platform to […]

Melco announces Asia’s first ever residency show project with superstar headliners Aaron Kwok, Joey Yung and Leon Lai

Three-year undertaking highlights commitment to diversification in Macau through world-class entertainment   MACAU SAR – Media OutReach – 8 June 2021 – Melco Resorts & Entertainment announces the launch of Asia’s first series of residency shows featuring an incredible line up of superstar artists including, Mr. Aaron Kwok, Ms. Joey Yung and Mr. Leon Lai (names in no particular order). The three-year residency show project and investment […]

AXA unveils “Know You Can” local hero video series in Hong Kong, 12-year-old youth climate activist to advocate for Go Green

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 8 June 2021 – AXA Hong Kong and Macau (“AXA”) is pleased to announce the launch of the first “Know You Can” local hero video on World Environment Day (5 June 2021) featuring Lance Lau, a Hong Kong-based 12-year-old youth climate activist, to highlight the imminent threat of climate change. It calls out that, just like Lance, with confidence, passion […]

Going Beyond Borders to Connect and Engage Entrepreneurs Globally through eBizstart 2021

KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach – 8 June 2021 – eBizstart 2021 co-organised by E3Hubs and Anbiz together with the support from Penang State Government is set to take place from 15th of June 2021 to the 28th of June 2021. The event aims to provide opportunities for entrepreneurs around the world to showcase their business opportunities beyond borders through one single platform. The platform was […]

Enviro-Hub Expands Global Healthcare with FDA 510(k) certified medical-grade nitrile gloves

Environmental company recently acquired healthcare supply company Pastel Gloves as part of enhanced healthcare emphasis. FDA 510(k) Clearance for its Nitrile Medical Grade Gloves; Looks to Expand Footprint into United States   SINGAPORE / KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach – 8 June 2021 – With the global medical supplies market anticipated to reach US$133.5 billion by 2025, according to recent reports, healthcare products are projected to […]

Axion Global joins vibrant community at HKSTP’s FinTech Centre to accelerate Fintech Innovations

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 7 June 2021 – Axion Global Digits (” Company”) is pleased to announce that its subsidiary, Axion Global Innovation Centre (“AGIC”), is joining the vibrant and growing fintech community with the establishment of an office at the FINTECH CENTRE @INNOCENTRE of Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (“HKSTP”) in Kowloon Tong. Launched in January 2021, HKSTP FinTech Centre is […]

Reckitt Hong Kong Partners with Ngong Ping 360 To Launch “Smart Nature Explorer” Programme to uplift quality family time during the pandemic with HK$600 gift sets up for grabs

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 3 June 2021 – How to pick a good option for family bonding activities becomes more challenging throughout the pandemic, as parents are more concerned about their children’s hygiene and health when going outdoors. Today, Reckitt Hong Kong announces its partnership of Mead Johnson Nutrition and Dettol with Ngong Ping 360 in launching the exclusive “Smart Nature Explorer”. The fun-filled […]

OctaFX Copytrading introduces Risk Score—a revolutionary feature that helps clients evaluate Master Traders

NEW DELHI, INDIA – Media OutReach – 4 June 2021 – OctaFX Copytrading is a popular service that allows clients to profit by copying trades from professional traders, also known as Master Traders. The company recently introduced Risk Score—a game-changing feature that enables copiers to choose Master Traders based on the risk of their trading strategy. OctaFX Copytrading is a top-rated service among the company’s clients. There […]

Lighthouse Global Group Increases Immigration Consulting Service

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 4 June 2021 – In recent years, there is a growing demand for immigration related services. Lighthouse Global Group has expanded its immigration practice to include more than 10 staff members in Hong Kong and overseas in order to improve the efficiency of immigration, thus solving the problem of future Hong Kong immigration influx. Immigration is a major decision in […]

Prime Day 2021: Two Days of Epic Savings Starting June 21 with More than 2 Million Deals Globally

Prime Day 2021 returns to Singapore on June 21 and 22 and will feature more deals than any Prime Day before, from top brands including Lego, Instant Pot, Bose, JuJuBe, Braun and Chivas Regal and across categories like PC, Home & Kitchen, Electronics, Baby, Wine and Beauty. This year, Amazon is investing more than US$100 million to help small businesses around the world increase their sales and […]

Oil prices keep upward momentum

Arabian Post Staff Although the dust from the latest, uneventful, OPEC+ meeting has settled, trader enthusiasm has not ebbed, as oil prices have risen to high levels. It’s remarkable that prices are so high with the pandemic not being yet fully behind us and the real news of the day is that strong prices keep their gains. The policy discipline that OPEC+ has shown and the confidence […]

Egyptian project underway to turn spiritual site into religious

CAIRO: Work to develop the site in Egypt of a key Christian event into a global religious tourism destination has got underway. Egyptian minister of housing, utilities, and urban communities, Assem

Australia overtakes Qatar as the largest LNG exporter in the world

SINGAPORE: Global liquefied natural gas (LNG) trade volumes rose to a record last year led by Asia, though growth was marginal as demand was slammed by coronavirus-induced restrictions, according to

More Than 72% of Asian Workers Willing to Retrain for a New Job Role

Workers aged between 21 and 50, and those who are in the manual work & manufacturing; digitalisation & automation; and customer service are most willing to retrain for a completely different job function 4 of the top 5 countries where workers perceive automation as a threat are Asian countries: Singapore, Malaysia, the Philippines and Thailand 63.61% of Asian workers have spent significant time training and developing new […]

Avnet empowers the Artificial Intelligence ecosystem with its partners

Jointly demonstrate innovative AI technologies and applications at the Avnet AI Cloud Exhibition   SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 3 June 2021 – Leading global technology distributor and solutions provider Avnet Asia will host the “Avnet AI Cloud Exhibition”, showcasing innovative technology, applications and solutions in artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning together with its suppliers and partners. With the ability to quickly design, develop and deploy […]

70% Of SOC Teams Emotionally Overwhelmed by Security Alert Volume

Trend Micro study reveals the human cost of underpowered Security Operations Centers   HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 2 June 2021 – Trend Micro Incorporated (TYO: 4704; TSE: 4704), a global cybersecurity leader, today released results from a new study that reveals SOC and IT security teams are suffering from high levels of stress outside of the working day—with alert overload a prime culprit. According […]

Singapore Companies Rapidly Bringing the Future of Work to Life: Aon Survey

75% of surveyed organisations have made decisions on return-to-office timelines but only 25% of the companies have a return date. 33% of companies expect returning workers to spend only two to three days per week in the office Key issues shaping future-of-work definitions are addressing talent availability concerns, rethinking company cultures and digitalisation SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 2 June 2021 – Aon plc (NYSE: AON), a […]

The MDRT Academy continues to grow with new members from Sun Life Asia

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 2 June 2021 – The MDRT Academy — a new association helping financial professionals accelerate their careers — recently welcomed more than 670 advisors from Sun Life Asia to its membership ranks. The addition of Sun Life advisors from Hong Kong, the Philippines, Indonesia, Vietnam and Malaysia will make Sun Life the MDRT Academy’s largest membership company to date. The Academy will […]

GeTS wins 2021 Global Finance – The Innovators Award for Outstanding Innovation in Trade Finance

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 2 June 2021 – Global eTrade Services (GeTS) is proud to be recognised as one of the Outstanding Innovators in Trade Finance category for “Global Finance The Innovators 2021” annual selection program. In its ninth year, this unique program by Global Finance recognises organisations that consistently identify and innovate new ways and tools in finance. Award categories include Outstanding Innovations in Cash […]

Charles Monat Associates Announces New Global Leadership Structure to Accelerate International Growth

Berry Wong appointed to newly created role of CEO, APAC Nikki Koh appointed as CEO, Singapore Elevated appointments for Klaus Kiessling to Group CFO and Li San Tan to Group COO Global Advisory Council created to build greater synergies across regions HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 2 June 2021 – Charles Monat Associates (CMA), a pioneer in wealth planning and life insurance solutions, today announced […]