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Karnataka hikes SC-ST quota beyond cap with eye on poll

Nespresso Launches New Sustainability Concept – RE:FARM in Partnership with K11 Musea and Common Farms

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 21 October 2022 – Nespresso is proud to present RE:FARM, a limited-time, experiential showcase that highlights the full circular journey of coffee – from capsule to cup to the dining table – all under one roof. RE:FARM will run from September 2022 to June 2023 and consumers can personally see, touch, and taste the results of the Nespresso‘s sustainability efforts. […]

Malaysia Healthcare Wins for PR Campaign of the Year (Healthcare) At the International Business Awards

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM – Media OutReach – 19 October 2022 – The Malaysia Healthcare Travel Council (MHTC) took home a Bronze Stevie trophy in the Communications or PR Campaign of the Year – Healthcare category for its “Malaysia, the World’s Healthcare Marvel” campaign at the 2022 (19th Annual) International Business Awards on 15 October 2022 in London. This international acknowledgement at the world’s leading business awards competition […]

America’s Right Wing Has Long Been Enamoured With Fascists Abroad

Singapore’s top 100 companies outperform the global average in sustainability reporting, while the Asia-Pacific leads regions with 89 percent of its companies reporting on ESG

The latest findings from KPMG reveal that sustainability reporting has grown steadily, with 79 percent of leading global companies providing sustainability reports In Singapore, sustainability reporting rate grew by 19 percent to 100 percent in 2022, up from 81 percent in 2020 for the country’s top 100 companies. There has been marked improvements in companies reporting carbon reduction targets, but action remains too slow in key related […]

Supermicro collaborates with Infineon on green computing, leverages Infineon’s high-efficiency power stages to reduce data center power usage

MUNICH, GERMANY – Media OutReach – 18 October 2022 – The new dimension of digitalization is enormous and global data volumes will only multiply exponentially in the future with video streaming, virtual conferences, cloud services, cryptocurrencies and many other digital applications. Experts estimate a 146-fold increase in data in just 15 years. According to the US International Trade Commission[1], 175 zettabytes (≙ 175,000,000,000,000,000 bytes) of data is […]

Buying cheaper in New York than Dubai

Matein Khalid Investor | Family Office CIO | Portfolio Strategist | Board Advisor | VC | Finance Professor I have always fantasized about buying into a midtown Manhattan office building portfolio since New York City is the nerve center of global finance, banking, digital media, fashion, art and the coolest, most creative yuppies, the best and brightest of mother earth. Now my fantasy has come true. I […]

ACWA Power eyes $10bn investments in renewables in South Africa: CEO

RIYADH: Saudi Arabian utility firm ACWA Power is eyeing to invest $10 billion in renewables including green hydrogen in South Africa over the next five years, revealed its CEO. In an exclusive

Impossible for Fed to pause

Matein Khalid Investor | Family Office CIO | Portfolio Strategist | Board Advisor | VC | Finance Professor September CPI was a disaster and now makes it impossible for the Federal Reserve to pause, let alone ease monetary policy until the Fed Funds rate reaches at least 5%, which it will by early 2023. This is not a mere opinion as opinions are like a certain body […]

The Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors Building Surveyors Conference 2022 　”Sustainability in Built Asset and Countryside Conservation” Balancing conservation and economic development

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 14 October 2022 – The Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors Building Surveying Division hosted the Building Surveyors Conference 2022 at New World Millennium Hong Kong Hotel today. Themed “Sustainability in Built Asset and Countryside Conservation”, the Conference gathered around 250 professionals from various government departments, business leaders, experts, and scholars to deliberate on surveying industry prospects. Sr CHEUNG Hau-wai, SBS, […]

India’s Current Account Deficit Is Now Highest In Last Nine Years

Indonesia’s largest private steelmaker Gunung Raja Paksi to lead Southeast Asia’s steel industry to a greener future through ESG Strategy

Launched their new ESG Strategy Handbook today, where Gunung Raja Paksi aims to reduce its environmental and social impact in steel – traditionally, a major contributor to global carbon emissions – through goals that engages with suppliers, globally-recognized standards, and greenhouse gas reduction To reach its ESG goals, GRP launches dedicated Sustainability Department to lead its sustainability efforts to be led by Sheren Omega, JAKARTA, INDONESIA – […]

LIV Golf Invitational Jeddah announce Roshn as new partner

JEDDAH: Ahead of LIV Golf’s Middle East debut taking place Oct. 14 to 16 at Royal Greens Golf & Country Club in Jeddah, the tour has announced a presenting-partner agreement with Roshn, Saudi

Global Energy Security Under Serious Threat

Extremely high price for US$ index rise

Matein Khalid Investor | Family Office CIO | Portfolio Strategist | Board Advisor | VC | Finance Professor The Microsoft 320 short idea is a beauty now that MSFT has fallen to 225. This is just a valuation compression due to interest rates. Once the overleveraged consumer rolls over, I believe MSFT will fall to 150. The modern era of floating exchange rates began when President Nixon […]

Thirty-nine PolyU research projects granted the NSFC’s Young Scientists Fund 2022, with PolyU ranking as the top recipient among local universities

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 7 October 2022 – Thirty-nine research projects led by young researchers at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) have been recognised by the National Natural Science Foundation of China’s (NSFC) Young Scientists Fund 2022 (the Fund), with PolyU ranking as the top grant recipient in terms of the number of projects awarded among local universities. The Fund has been expanded […]

Samsung Singapore Introduces Eight Disney-themed Designs as part of its Bespoke Collection

Inspired by Mickey and Friends, Samsung’s latest additions to its Bespoke Home series are now available for sale in Singapore A new Bespoke Home Pop-up located at Raffles Place set to inspire homeowners SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 7 October 2022 – Samsung Electronics Singapore announced that its Bespoke Disney Collection is now available for sale in Singapore. Fans may now bring much-loved characters such as Mickey […]

World’s tallest timber apartment tower to be built in Zanzibar

28-storey Burj Zanzibar would be Africa’s first sustainable high-rise ZANZIBAR, TANZANIA – EQS Newswire – 4 October 2022 – The Indian Ocean island of Zanzibar is planning the highest green building in the world, a 28-storey apartment tower designed in hybrid timber technology. Named Burj Zanzibar – “burj” meaning tower in Arabic – the spectacular high-rise is designed to reach 96 metres in height. Dubbed “vertical green […]

IFTA Fintech Achievement Awards 2021/2022 winners announced recognizing outstanding fintech enterprises, professionals and organisations

Former Cyberport Chairman George Lam and former Under Secretary for Innovation and Technology David Chung crowned prestigious Iconic Stars HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 29 September 2022 – Organized by the Institute of Financial Technologists of Asia (IFTA), the IFTA FinTech Achievement Awards 2021/2022 Presentation Ceremony was held today (29 September 2022) at Hyatt Regency Tsim Sha Tsui. Under Secretary for Financial Services and the […]

Hong Kong asset management sector steers through regulatory evolution, KPMG says

Growing emphasis seen on sustainability, investor protection and technology HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 30 September 2022 – Policymakers are responding to the emerging geopolitical and economic landscape by reviewing regulatory approaches and priorities, KPMG says in its recent report “Navigating uncertainty – Evolving Asset Management Regulation”. The report also noted that Hong Kong, a city that boasts an abundance of asset management institutions, is […]

Become a Master of the Future Economies: National University of Singapore Postgraduate by Coursework Fair 2022

Learn about NUS’s offerings and explore a variety of world-class postgraduate by coursework programmes at a two-day virtual education fair with 14 booths, 14 masterclass sessions, 23 information sessions, and more than 30 distinguished speakers. SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 1 October 2022 – More than a tourist destination, Singapore is renowned for being an academic hub in Southeast Asia. It is home to the National University […]

2022 Taitung Blue Ocean Daily—Taitung’s First Ever Long-Distance Outrigger Canoe Challenge Rediscovers the Glory of the Austronesian Origin Point

TAITUNG, TAIWAN – Media OutReach – 30 September 2022 – Taitung launched its new Taitung Blue Ocean Daily festival on September 17 at four of the county’s iconic maritime venues: Shanyuan Bay, Jinzun, Flowing Lake, and Green Island. There will be 5 weeks of activities between these famous locations. Many paid a visit to Shanyuan to witness the spectacle that is the Outrigger Canoe. For this year’s […]

Globalisation Of Agri-Business Is Not Taking Into Account Farmers Interests

Cuba’s Gay Rights Vote Through Referendum Is A Victory For Socialist Values