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Over 200 countries can send and receive money via Vodacom’s Tanzania M-Pesa. The mobile Money services continues to drive economic growth and financial inclusion in Africa. Dar es Salaam, Tanzania – EQS Newswire – 7 July 2020 – Tanzania’s leading mobile money service provider – Vodacom M-Pesa – has announced the expansion of its International Money Transfer service portfolio. Vodacom customers will now have the option and ability to easily […]

Financial crime compliance solutions ensure that local banks can fight AML/CFT threats in real-time and better support economic growth   ISLAMABAD, PAKISTAN / SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 7 July 2020 – Accuity, the leading provider of financial crime screening, payment services, and counterparty know-your-customer (KYC) solutions, today announced how leading banks across Pakistan, including HabibMetro Bank, Sindh Bank Limited, and Askari Bank Limited, are using Accuity solutions to meet […]

Andrew How brings 20 years of experience helping businesses through Culture & Engagement, Leadership Assessment, and HR & Talent Advisory, spearheading growth, driving transformation and accelerating business value through talent in times of organizational uncertainty.   SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 7 July 2020 – Kincentric, a Spencer Stuart Company, today announced the appointment of Andrew How as Singapore Market Leader, where he will focus on client development and solutions across Culture […]

 DUBZ, dnata’s baggage technology and logistics company, further enhanced its offering to help travellers in Dubai enjoy a safe, seamless and worry-free travel experience. In addition to its innovative home check-in services, the company now also provides COVID-19 testing, enabling customers to safely and quickly complete the flight check-in process and obtain a medical certificate within 24 to 48 hours of testing, at home or any location […]

Cross-Sector Endeavour Continues to Cultivate Corporate Social Responsibility   HONG KONG, CHINA – Media OutReach – 6 July 2020 – Citigroup Inc. (NYSE: C) – The Citi-HKCSS Community Intern Program (CIP) is celebrating its 10th year of providing internship opportunities for local university business students at local non-profit organizations (NGOs). Since its launch in 2010, nearly 700 interns have been nurtured through the program.   Co-organized by Citi and the Hong Kong […]

“Dialog and proximity to our customers help us react quickly to changing market conditions, especially in times of the Corona crisis,” said Oscar de Bok, CEO of DHL Supply Chain.   BONN, GERMANY – Media OutReach – 6 July 2020 – DHL, part of the world’s leading logistics company Deutsche Post DHL Group, has been positioned as a Leader by Gartner, Inc., the world’s leading research and advisory company, in […]

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 6 July 2020 – Union Bank of the Philippines (UnionBank) recently hosted a digital fireside chat on “Transformational Regulatory Change to Accelerate Innovation” with the Philippine Central Bank Governor Dr. Benjamin Diokno and Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) Chief FinTech Officer Sopnendu Mohanty, moderated by UnionBank Vice-Chairman Dr. Justo A. Ortiz.   The special hour-long discussion touched on various topics including open banking, the National ID […]

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SHANGHAI/TORONTO/AMSTERDAM/HONG KONG – Media OutReach – July 6, 2020 – ESR Cayman Limited (“ESR”; SEHK Stock Code: 1821), Manulife and PGGM today announced that a new core joint venture (“Core JV”) between ESR and Manulife has completed the acquisition of four institutional-grade logistics properties from Redwood China Logistics Fund (“RCLF”) for approximately RMB1.7 billion (equivalent to approximately US$243 million). RCLF is a limited partnership development joint venture between ESR and PGGM. PGGM […]

‘Train to Busan’ sequel ‘PENINSULA’ is ready to create global phenomenon!   ‘Gang Dongwon’, ‘Lee Junghyun’, and Director ‘Yeon Sangho’ lead conversations ‘PENINSULA’ is the 1st case of K-movie to join global live streaming on #TwitterBlueroom Twitter also launched #PENINSULA special emojis to celebrate the confirmation of its release in 185 countries and its invitation to the Cannes International Film Festival   ▲Photo Description: Announcement image for […]

Middle East and North Africa (MENA) construction sector is expected to be bit by the triple whammy of lower oil production, low oil prices and contracting non-oil sectors. Data and analytics company GlobalData has further cut its construction output growth forecast for the region for 2020 to -2.4%, down from the previous forecast of 1.4%, in light of continued spread of COVID-19. Amid the worsening situation with regards […]

Arabian Post Staff The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has urged governments in Africa and the Middle East (AME) to implement alternatives to quarantine on arrival that would allow economies to re-start while avoiding the importation of COVID-19 cases. Government-imposed quarantine measures in 36 countries across Africa and the Middle East (AME) account for 40% of all quarantine measures globally. With over 80% of travelers unwilling to […]

92% admit to not achieving optimal productivity due to a lack of data skills 89% say that they face challenges at work as a result of not understanding data 87% view their lack of data competencies as a roadblock to their career development SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 3 July 2020 – As the Covid-19 economy spurs businesses to increase their reliance of data analytics and business intelligence, employees face the […]

3-year financing programme for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) on all Cisco products including software, hardware and services 0% interest with no upfront costs and fixed monthly payments for purchases from USD20,000 to USD300,000 Now available to SMEs in Singapore, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam  SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 3 July 2020 – Cisco has launched a new financing programme to help SMEs purchase its products […]

First-ever “LEGO® TechnicTM – STEM A.I. concept store” presents an integrated online x offline retail concept on top of promoting STEM education   HONG KONG, CHINA – Media OutReach – 26 June 2020 – Online shopping is fast becoming a dominant global trend. As a company committed to promoting innovation and providing its customers with a top-quality shopping experience, Sino Group is pioneering an integrated online x offline retail concept […]

HONG KONG, CHINA – Media OutReach – 26 June 2020 – If you have ever been called a “jack-of-all-trades,” you can rest assured the phrase “master of none” isn’t far behind. At the very least, it is often implied. But how relevant is this old saying in today’s business world?   Unless you are a jack-of-all-trades who works in an organisation that values your broader skill sets, you may feel […]

After years of close cooperation with the international gaming community, AOC is now the top gaming-monitor brand globally   SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 24 June 2020 – For more than 80 years, AOC, a global leader in display technology, has designed and created an award-winning array of top-performing monitors for millions of loyal customers in over 120 countries. These customers include a large AOC fan base within the fast-growing […]

Symphony Connect Solution integrates WhatsApp into Deutsche Bank communication channels with clients It follows the successful introduction of WeChat via the Symphony platform in November 2019 The WhatsApp integration addresses clients’ needs to interact through their preferred channel, especially at a time when they need Deutsche Bank the most It represents the latest example of co-innovation between Deutsche Bank and Symphony   HONG KONG, CHINA – Media […]

The Caribbean island of Grenada has opened a Consulate in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, to further develop economic, cultural and scientific ties between the two countries. The Consul General said she was delighted to be opening Grenada’s first Consulate in the Middle East. “It is a pleasure to be representing Grenada in the UAE,” said Rose-Ann Benjamin, Grenada’s Consul General. “I’d like to thank the Government of […]

Latest analyst report finds Trend Micro holds three times the market share of number two player   HONG KONG, CHINA – Media OutReach – June 24, 2020 – Trend Micro Incorporated (TYO: 4704; TSE: 4704), the global leader in cloud security, today announced it has been ranked #1 in 2019 market share for Hybrid Cloud Workload Security, according to IDC’s Worldwide Hybrid Cloud Workload Security Market Shares, 2019 (doc #US46398420, […]

HONG KONG, CHINA – Media OutReach – 24 June 2020 – Southco, Inc., a global leader in engineered access solutions, is pleased to announce the relaunch of its completely redesigned and refreshed website, southco.com. Through this launch, Southco is delivering an improved user experience to its customer base, enabling mechanical engineers to find solutions to their design challenges faster than ever before. The new and improved southco.com features a user friendly […]

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA – EQS Newswire – 24 June 2020 – As African oil and gas countries struggle with Covid-19’s devastating impact on demand, two international groups seem to be celebrating it. Earlier this month, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) and the International Energy Agency (IEA) described the low oil prices caused by the pandemic as a “golden opportunity” for governments to phase-out fossil fuel […]

By James M. Dorsey A Turkish-US business council is projecting Turkey as a trading alternative to China with the help of influential US Republican Senator Lindsey Graham, a close associate of President Donald J. Trump. The Turkish effort comes two weeks after President Recep Tayyip Erdogan heralded a new era in long-strained relations with Washington. Mr. Graham’s agreement to participate in a webinar organized by the Turkey American Business […]

AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS – Media OutReach – 23 June 2020 – Ingenico Group (Euronext: FR0000125346 – ING), the global leader in seamless payments, today reveals that within 18 months of going live, its Russian Payments Solution has outperformed all expectations with impressive payment volumes and customer adoption. It is now one of the fastest growing payments offerings from Ingenico ePayments, providing unique local acquiring and payment capabilities for international businesses selling […]

By Lucky La Riccia Digital technologies are transforming industries worldwide. With 5G being deployed across the region, service providers increasingly recognize the new business opportunities that digital transformation of the enterprise market will bring. However, to successfully address these opportunities and accelerate longer-term growth, they need to extend their focus from traditional revenue streams to center on digitalizing targeted industries. While leading service providers in the region […]

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