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Obstacles to Attaining Target Levels of Export Earnings in Bangladesh

By Tajul Islam With a population of around 165 million, Bangladesh, situated in southern Asia, traditionally depended heavily on agriculture for its economic sustenance. However, a promising shift has been observed as the Ready-made Garment (RMG) sector emerges as the country’s primary foreign currency earner. Employing approximately 4.2 million individuals, this sector significantly bolsters the GDP. Fueled by a dynamic, urbanizing workforce, predominantly constituted of women, Bangladesh’s […]

Prudential ramps up hiring, bolsters support for newcomers to jumpstart their careers as financial representatives

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 5 March 2024 – Prudential Singapore (“Prudential”) and its financial advisory arm, Prudential Financial Advisers Singapore (“PFA”), plan to hire 800 financial representatives (“FRs”) through its Management Associate Programme (“MAP”) this year. This will boost its agency size to over 5,500 and help meet consumers’ growing demand for protection, medical and wealth services. Financial representatives in Prudential’s 2024 Management Associate Programme […]

Focused on positive impact: Ricola becomes a B Corporation

LAUFEN, SWITZERLAND – Newsaktuell – 4 March 2024 – Marking an important milestone on its sustainability journey, Ricola is now a certified B Corporation™. This step reflects Ricola’s long-standing commitment to environmental stewardship and social responsibility, in line with its values as a family-owned enterprise. As B Corporation, Ricola has been verified as meeting non-profit organization B Lab’s high standards in the areas of social and environmental […]

With Nvidia, we live in the best of all worlds

Matein Khalid Voltaire’s Dr. Pangloss’s observation that we live in the best of all possible worlds definitely is true for those who held Nvidia (NVDA) into what prove to be another earnings blockbuster and now see the shares rise from 660 the night before D-Day to almost 823 at the Friday close. The problem with NVDA is that it is no longer on Wall Street but has […]

Pecan Energies, operator of Deepwater Tano/Cape Three Points (DWT/CTP) block, completes rebranding, committing to unlock prosperity for Ghana and beyond

ACCRA, GHANA – EQS Newswire – 4 March 2024 – Pecan Energies (www.PecanEnergies.com), the operator of the Deepwater Tano/Cape Three Points (DWT/CTP) block offshore Ghana is thrilled to announce the successful completion of its rebranding journey. The company has evolved with a new name, logo, and a revitalized brand identity to better reflect its commitment to building prosperity and enabling growth for African communities. Underlining this transformation […]

Hong Kong Engineers Week Carnival concluded in success

Primary school students design their “Dream City” to unleash creativity and cultivate interest in engineering HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 3 March 2024 – The annual flagship event “Hong Kong Engineers Week Carnival”, organised by The Hong Kong Institution of Engineers (HKIE), successfully concluded today at the Harbourside Lawn, West Kowloon Cultural District. The three-day carnival received an overwhelming response, attracting over 46,000 participants. […]

India, UAE Aim for $100 Billion in Non-Oil Trade by 2030

The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) President, Sanjiv Bajaj, expressed confidence that non-oil trade between India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) could reach $100 billion by 2030. He described the target as ambitious but achievable, highlighting significant business opportunities in various sectors like textiles, jewelry, and pharmaceuticals. The current trade volume between the two nations stands at around $45 billion, with oil exports from the UAE […]

Exciting Activities at Hong Kong Engineers Week Carnival Creates a Great Atmosphere for the Weekend

Winner of “Our Future Engineers” Quiz Competition Announced HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 3 March 2024 – The Hong Kong Institution of Engineers (HKIE) is hosting the Hong Kong Engineers Week Carnival (the Carnival) with the theme “Be the Change” at Harbourside Lawn, West Kowloon Cultural District, from today until 3 March (Sunday). The Carnival features a series of exciting activities and over 40 […]

VinBrain and Global Fund continue joining forces to tackle Vietnam’s tuberculosis challenge through AI in 2024

HANOI, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire – 29 February 2024 – VinBrain, a pioneering AI HealthTech company within Vingroup conglomerate, has officially signed a commercial agreement with Global Fund to transfer Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology for Tuberculosis (TB) screening and detection as part of Vietnam’s National Tuberculosis Prevention Campaign. VinBrain is the sole entity chosen for this agreement with Global Fund in 2024. DrAid™ for TB Screening, […]

Kaohsiung Vies for Win-Win at Kumamoto Expo in Japan

KAOHSIUNG, TAIWAN – Media OutReach Newswire – 29 February 2024 – As head of a delegation comprising officials and local businesses to KUMAMOTO Industrial Revitalization EXPO 2024, Deputy Mayor of Kaohsiung Lo Ta-sheng officiated the opening of the Kaohsiung Pavilion and signed an MOU on innovative startups with the Japanese city. On top of attesting to the friendship between the two cities and expanding bilateral exchanges, Kaohsiung’s […]

Mead Johnson Nutrition Hong Kong achieves three consecutive wins of top prize at the HKB Greater Bay Area Enterprise Awards 2024

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 29 February 2024 – Mead Johnson Nutrition Hong Kong (“Mead Johnson”) proudly announces its triumphant win in the Infant and Child Nutrition category at the HKB Greater Bay Area Enterprise Awards for the third consecutive year. The remarkable accomplishment this year is attributed to its groundbreaking innovation in the upgraded relaunch of its HK Enfinitas brand, which exemplifies its […]

Ceasefire talks are about more than a Gaza truce and prisoner exchange

James M Dorsey A proposed temporary Gaza ceasefire and prisoner exchange appears designed to buy war-battered Gazans relief while enabling Israel and Hamas to claim a success. However, whether Israel or Hamas emerges as the ultimate victor will be determined by whether the truce becomes permanent and the war ends. Negotiated by Qatar, Egypt, the United States, Israel, and Hamas, the deal would be whittled down to […]

Hong Kong Engineers Week Carnival kicks off at West Kowloon Cultural District

The three-day flagship event features over 45 game booths showcasing the engineering profession HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 1 March 2024 – The Hong Kong Institution of Engineers (HKIE) has organised the Hong Kong Engineers Week Carnival (the Carnival), and the Carnival kicked off today at an opening ceremony in Harbourside Lawn, West Kowloon Cultural District. The ceremony was officiated by Ms Bernadette LINN […]

Ascott Marks 40 Years in Hospitality Service With Launch of Full Year Campaign ‘Ascott Unlimited’

With about 950 properties across over 220 cities and counting, Ascott will be offering Unlimited Opportunities, Unlimited Choices, Unlimited Freedom, and Unlimited Good, to springboard to next chapter of growth as a global hospitality company SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 29 February 2024 – The Ascott Limited (Ascott), the lodging business unit wholly owned by CapitaLand Investment (CLI), today announced the launch of ‘Ascott Unlimited‘, a […]

Ascott Achieves Record Year of Fee Earnings at S$331M and Highest Number of Property Openings in FY 2023

New C-suite leadership appointments to supercharge growth as a global hospitality company SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 29 February 2024 – The Ascott Limited (Ascott), the lodging business unit wholly owned by CapitaLand Investment (CLI), announced a 28% year-on-year increase in fee-related earnings (FRE) to S$331 million, up from S$258 million in FY 2022. The announcement was made during CLI’s Full Year 2023 Financial Results which […]

CPI And CPI(M) Have To Focus Most On Improving Lok Sabha Tally From Kerala

OVOLO Goes Global With SLH

Ovolo Hotels signs strategic brand alliance with Small Luxury Hotels of the World LONDON, UK – Media OutReach Newswire – 28 February 2024 – In a landmark partnership poised to elevate Ovolo Hotels’ brand across the Asia-Pacific region and beyond, the designer hotel collection proudly announces a strategic brand alliance with Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH), encompassing its iconic boutique designer hotels across Hong Kong, […]

Take control of emotions: an Octa guide to trading psychology

Learn about the five most common emotions associated with trading in the financial markets and how to overcome them. KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 28 February 2024 – Trading psychology is an essential aspect of trading that many traders often overlook. The ability to control emotions and make rational decisions is crucial to success in the financial markets. In this article, we will discuss […]

Demographic shift changing every aspect of life in UAE

K Raveendran The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is witnessing a significant demographic shift, with a growing influx of professionals replacing the previously dominant low-wage workforce. This trend is impacting various aspects of life in the UAE, most notably in the areas of housing, services, and the overall cost of living. Statistics paint a clear picture of this transformation. According to the World Bank, the UAE’s population in […]

Deadliest Pathogens: Unveiling the Top Viral Threats

While the COVID-19 pandemic brought viruses to the forefront of global consciousness, numerous other pathogens pose significant threats to human health. Here’s a glimpse into ten of the most dangerous viruses currently circulating, ranked not just by mortality rate but also considering factors like ease of transmission and potential for widespread outbreaks. Marburg virus, with its horrific 88% fatality rate, takes the top spot. Closely following is […]

TO YOU, CECI 1938 The famous Lambrusco from Cantine Ceci, now available in a blackboard-bottle, a creative space customers can customise with their own words and drawings

TORRILE, ITALY – EQS Newswire – 27 February 2024 – The CECI 1938 winery gives customer imagination free rein with a unique concept for the brand’s most iconic Lambrusco. TO YOU is presented in an opaque black glass bottle that works like a blackboard, a blank canvas on which customers can write or draw. The bottle comes with two white chalks and a typical rolled felt “board […]

Non-Tariff Import Barriers May Be Used As A Weapon To Protect National Security

Lifeline Cleaning Empowers Lighthouse School Through Free Disinfection Services

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 26 February 2024 – Lifeline Cleaning, a commercial cleaning service provider in Singapore, will be offering free disinfection services to Lighthouse School Toa Payoh to provide students with a safe and hygienic learning environment where they can thrive. Lifeline Cleaning has always acknowledged the importance of corporate social responsibility (CSR) projects, and has had past initiatives directed towards benefiting the elderly […]

Soccer incidents question fundamentals of Saudi-Iran detente

James M Dorsey Two recent soccer incidents suggest that beyond optics little has changed in the Saudi-Iranian rivalry since China mediated the restoration of diplomatic relations between the two countries a year ago. On the contrary, the Gaza war has highlighted the potential threat Iran and its non-state allies pose to the kingdom, even if both countries have toned down their rhetoric, are cautious not to provoke the other, […]