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‘Youth at COP28’ session addresses sustainability and climate action

ABU DHABI, 2nd August, 2023 (WAM) – Ahead of the COP28 climate change conference in November at Expo

Global and Singapore fintech funding reduced, alongside dip in late stage funding, given rising interest rates and economic headwinds

KPMG Pulse of Fintech – H1’2023 Global funding in fintech dropped 17 percent to US$52.4 billion across 2,153 deals in H1’23, while Singapore H1’23 funding fell to US$934 million across 84 deals from H2’22 Singapore’s artificial intelligence and machine learning fintechs attracted US$129 million in H1’23 Payments, crypto and AI deals demonstrated some resilience amongst fintech subsectors within Singapore Americas sees fintech funding climb from US$28.9 billion […]

Brilliant Planet to scale algae-based carbon capture process with universal automation solution from Schneider Electric and Platinum Electrical Engineering

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 27 July 2023 – Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and industrial automation, today announced that it has partnered with Platinum Electrical Engineering to implement the EcoStruxure Automation Expert solution for Brilliant Planet, a pioneer in low-cost, algae-based carbon capture. Brilliant Planet uses algae as an affordable method of permanently and quantifiably sequestering carbon at […]

Joining Forces for a Greener Future: Watsons Partners with Kenvue, L’Oréal and P&G to Drive Sustainability Efforts

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 27 July 2023 – Watsons, the flagship health and beauty brand of A.S. Watson Group, is committed to accelerating its sustainability efforts to create a positive impact on the environment. As the World Conservation Day is approaching, Watsons announced partnership with Kenvue, L’Oréal and P&G to work towards a more sustainable future. The collaboration will leverage the collective expertise of […]

Research led by HKBU constructs model to predict frequency of heat wave and air pollution co-occurrence in China

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 24 July 2023 – A research led by Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) has developed a statistical model which uses patterns of springtime warming in the western Pacific Ocean, western Indian Ocean and Ross Sea to predict the frequency of summertime co-occurrence of heat wave and air pollution in China. The model provides useful information for the Government authorities and […]

DIFC disposes cases worth AED15 billion in six months

Arabian Post Staff The Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) Courts reported a surge in the overall value of claims registered with the authority in the first six months of this year. In addition, the substantial uptake of additional ancillary services, such as Wills registration, further elevates Dubai’s common law jurisdiction as the region’s leading forum for international dispute resolution. The value of cases across all Divisions recorded […]

5th “China Best Managed Companies” List Revealed

Evolution and Renewal of Excellence SUZHOU, CHINA – Media OutReach – 24 July 2023 – The 5th China Best Managed Companies (“BMC”) List, with the theme “Driving the Innovation Journey to Excellence”, was announced today at the China BMC Awards Ceremony in Suzhou, Jiangsu. More than 100 guests, including representatives of the core management teams of the award winners, renowned entrepreneurs, representatives of domestic and international partners, […]

India leading transnational energy grid construction, says Prime Minister Modi

Big Defeat Of Tories In Two By Elections Gives A Big Jolt To British PM Rishi Sunak

  By Arun Srivastava   Conservatives lost two seats in the parliamentary by-elections in Britain this week. Conservative victory from Boris Johnson’s old set of Uxbridge and South Ruislip has come as a face saver for the UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak. With this victory Sunak could avoid a 3-0 drubbing. Notwithstanding Conservative leaders nursing […]

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Unemployment Likely To Rise Over 8.4 Per Cent By July End

  By Gyan Pathak   Unemployment rate in India has been rising this month. As on July 21, unemployment rate on the basis of 30 days moving average rose to 8.4 per cent which is over 0.4 per cent more than the last month, according to the latest CMIE data, which indicates that the month […]

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The Mills’ Innovation Arm The Mills Fabrica and Art Centre CHAT Jointly Launches “SEED TO TECHSTYLE” Furoshiki

Raising awareness of sustainable fashion by demonstrating the feasibility towards low impact production HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 20 July 2023 – The Mills Fabrica and CHAT (Centre for Heritage, Arts and Textile), – The Mills’ innovation arm and art centre, today jointly launch the “SEED TO TECHSTYLE” furoshiki – now available for sale. Furoshiki, a traditional Japanese wrapping cloth used to transport goods, was […]

Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi outlines plans to accelerate climate action, strengthen emirate’s resilience

500 Global and Taiwan Tech Arena (TTA) to Power Third Cohort of Startups to Aim for Next Level Growth

20 local and international tech startups to present their businesses to a curated global audience TAIPEI, TAIWAN – Media OutReach – 18 July 2023 – Global multi-stage venture capital firm 500 Global is set to kick off the 500 Global Taiwan Startup Program with TTA 2023 in partnership with Taiwan Tech Arena (TTA). The program will welcome 20 local and international startups to a week-long in-person bootcamp […]

Making Only A Few Cities Smart Goes Against The Concept Of Equality

By Dr Arun Mira Much is being talked about making 100 cities throughout the country as smart cities. Focus of smartness is on digitalization, beautification, high rise buildings, big flyovers, wide spaces for cars to run on the roads, luxury parks etc. Little is being said about issues that relate to the needs of the […]

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UAE and India issue joint statement after Indian PM’s visit to UAE

France natural partner in India’s progress, declares Modi

France is a natural partner in India’s progress, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Friday, after expansive discussions with French President Emmanuel Macron at the Elysee Palace, praising the host country for a grand reception. Deepening ties between the two countries, the talks were part of PM Modi’s visit to France and covered a vast […]

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MEGA SHOW-Bangkok 2023 Discover the Latest Products & Design at the Heart of ASEAN

BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach – 14 July 2023 – Jointly organized by Comasia Limited (Comasia) and Worldex G.E.C Co., Ltd. (Worldex), MEGA SHOW Bangkok 2023 will be held from 19th to 21st July 2023 at Bangkok International Trade & Exhibition Centre (BITEC). The three-day event will bring together 500+ booths, showcasing the latest products and design from Asia, including Gifts & Premiums, Houseware & Kitchen, Stationery, […]

China Business Knowledge White Paper Series: The Unstoppable Rise of Sustainable Investing

Professors Darwin Choi, Gao Zhenyu, Jiang Wenxi and Jo Chanik, Department of Finance, CUHK Business School HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 13 July 2023 – We live in an era of the unprecedented and rapid warming of the global environment due to human activities. So far, global temperatures have already risen by 1.1 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels, and the world has also witnessed a […]

Jardine Matheson and Hongkong Land celebrate 50 years of Jardine House: Hong Kong’s first skyscraper continues to innovate and attract world-class tenants

Building at the forefront of the development of modern Central. Hongkong Land invests up to US$100 million annually in updating and modernising all its buildings, ensuring Jardine House remains contemporary and digitally enhanced. Jardine House continues to benefit from the ongoing flight to quality. HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 13 July 2023 – Jardine Matheson and Hongkong Land are commemorating the 50th anniversary of Jardine […]

SleekFlow debuts WhatsApp retail-tech solutions in UAE through L’Occitane ME’s first Accelerator Program, powered by Chalhoub Group’s The Greenhouse

DUBAI, UAE – Media OutReach – 11 July 2023 – SleekFlow, APAC’s leading SaaS omnichannel social commerce platform backed by Tiger Global, is proud to announce the launch of its omnichannel social commerce platform in the UAE. The market expansion officially kicks off with SleekFlow joining L’Occitane ME’s first Accelerator Program, powered by The Greenhouse, Chalhoub Group’s space for innovation and entrepreneurship. SleekFlow Team and L’Occitane ME […]

Results of the IX Digital Asset Industry Classification System (“DAICS®”) Review

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 12 July 2023 – Today, IX ASIA INDEXES announced the 1st Half 2023 Review of the IX Digital Asset Industry Classification System (“DAICS®“), aiming to provide the professionals worldwide with a transparent and standardized classification scheme to determine sector and exposure of particular digital assets. DAICS® classify digital assets into 2 main categories: a) Cryptocurrencies and b) Asset Backed Tokens […]

Taiwan Stock Exchange set to further attract foreign capital with newly launched ESG InfoHub and Investment InfoHub

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 12 July 2023 – The Taiwan Stock Exchange (the “TWSE“) announced the launch of the new ESG InfoHub and Investment InfoHub – The Taiwan Markets Dashboard to establish a one-stop information service platform, so as to further strengthen the services for international investors. TWSE hopes to improve the information transparency of listed companies, enhance its competitiveness among international markets, and […]

Sharjah Research, Technology, and Innovation Park targets Intl startups in COP28-related activities

SHARJAH, 10th July, 2023 (WAM) — As the UAE prepares to host the all-important 28th Conference of t

Amazon Singapore Unveils the Real Deals this Prime Day with Epic Discounts and Great Savings

From 11 to 12 July, enjoy thousands of deals from top brands including LEGO, Omnidesk, MUJI and more Enjoy the free Prime Day Carnival event from 8 to 9 July for a preview of the deals and exclusive new product launches ahead of Prime Day Stay up to date with the latest Prime Day news at Amazon.sg/primeday SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 6 July 2023 – (NASDAQ: […]