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Tripura Economy Gets Big Boost Following Trade Expansion With Bangladesh

By Ashis Biswas Improved bilateral road and rail connectivity has helped the growth of Indo-Bangladesh import/export trade, during the past decade. In particular Tripura Chief Minister Mr Manik Saha, while welcoming the robust trend of bilateral trade, is hopeful of increasing exports from the state. However, India Government sources are concerned over the growing trade […]

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Syfe appoints new Head of Hong Kong and Head of Investments to accelerate the development of its all-in-one digital investment platform

Kevin Li, former APAC Head of Digital Engagement at Schroders Investment Management, and Archit Parakh, former Head of Fund Derivatives & Quantitative Investment Strategies Trading at UBS Hong Kong, join Syfe Syfe is building on the success in Singapore and increasing its focus on Hong Kong with strengthened team and new product offerings to democratise institutional investment services HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 29 June […]

Amit Shah calls Nitish a ‘paltu babu’, calls for punishment

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday took a dig at Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar calling him a “Paltu babu” who was “hoodwinking” RJD supremo Lalu Prasad amid an escalating political slugfest over the recent opposition conclave to stitch an anti-BJP front for the 2024 Lok Sabha polls. As Shah accused opposition leaders, who […]

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Al-Jundi journal publishes issue No 594 for July 2023

ABU DHABI, 1st July, 2023 (WAM) — Al-Jundi journal issued by the UAE Ministry of Defence has publis

Unemployment Rate Rose To 8.4 Per Cent, Livelihood Crisis Deepens

By Dr. Gyan Pathak All expectations of recovery in labour market conditions have shattered. Unemployment rate has risen to 8.4 per cent as the CMIE dashboard shows on July 1, 2023, calculated on the basis of 30 days moving average, and with it deepens the livelihood crisis. There are little jobs in the market, a […]

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Assessing The Impact Of Six Years Of Goods And Services Tax On Indian Economy

By Arun Kumar Goods and Services Tax (GST) has completed six years since it was launched on the midnight of June 30, 2017. It was billed as India’s second freedom. In a repetition of the then Parliament’s midnight meeting on August 14, 1947, the Parliament met dramatically in 2017 to hear the Prime Minister announce […]

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Durian Sales Soar on Shopee Live

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 30 June 2023 – Durian sellers on Shopee recorded high viewership and daily orders on Shopee Live, which contributed to over 50% of their overall sales this season. Thousands of durian lovers tuned in to each livestream between 5 and 18 June 2023. Durian sellers livestream on Shopee Live Running from June to August 2023, Daily Durian Deals on Shopee Live features […]

UAE Ambassador presents credentials to President of Chile

SANTIAGO, 30th June, 2023 (WAM) — Mohammed Saeed Al Neyadi presented his credentials as Ambassador

UAE-Armenia relations are witnessing a new historical era: UAE Ambassador

YEREVAN, 30th June, 2023 (WAM) — UAE Ambassador to the Republic of Armenia Dr. Nariman Al Mulla has

Risk To India’s Growth Trajectory In 2023-24 Fiscal Is Real

By Dr. Gyan Pathak Though Indian economy is projected to grow at 6.5 per cent during 2023-24 with risks evenly balanced at this juncture, the slower global growth, potential volatility in the global financial system, and the persistence of core inflation, notwithstanding a dip in April 2023, could pose risks to the growth trajectory. In […]

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Gaw Capital Partners Successfully Completes the Final Close of Gateway Real Estate Fund VII at US$3 Billion

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 30 June 2023 – Real estate private equity firm Gaw Capital Partners announced the final close of its seventh Asia Pacific real estate fund, Gateway Real Estate Fund VII, bringing the total equity raised for the fund to US$3 billion. Following a similar opportunistic investment strategy as its predecessor Gateway funds, Fund VII focuses on real estate opportunities including office, […]

DBS Hong Kong and CLP Power expand partnership with launch of “SME Low-carbon Rewards” to support SMEs’ low-carbon transition

First bank in Hong Kong to provide subsidies to SMEs for purchasing CLP renewable energy certificates HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 30 June 2023 – Environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) is increasingly important for businesses. According to a survey commissioned by DBS Bank (Hong Kong) Limited (DBS Hong Kong)[1], 70% of SMEs in Hong Kong see ESG as an important part of their business […]

Freshippo Accelerates Expansion with Same-Day Launch of 12 New Stores Across 8 Cities in Mainland China

Over half of the new stores are adopting the new upgraded Freshippo store image to meet increasing customer needs HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 30 June 2023 – Freshippo, Alibaba Group’s digital intelligence-powered new retail company, announced the same-day opening of 12 new stores in 8 cities across Mainland China, including Beijing, Shanghai, and Guangzhou. Freshippo announced the same-day opening of 12 new stores in […]

The University of Hong Kong hosts APRU Presidents’ Meeting on Sustainable Future Solutions

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 28 June 2023 – The University of Hong Kong (HKU) welcomed academic leaders from institutions across Asia Pacific as it hosted the 27th Annual Presidents’ Meeting of the Association of Pacific Rim Universities (APRU) with the theme of “From Invention to Implementation – Solutions for a Sustainable Future.” From June 25 to 27, 2023, the University became a hub for […]

How to Get More Podcast Downloads

Are you passionate about podcasting but need help to gain more listeners and downloads? Unlock the secrets to growing your podcast’s reach with our comprehensive guide on how to get more podcast downloads. Whether you’re a newbie or an experienced podcaster, this article has valuable tips and strategies to help you connect with a broader audience. From creating engaging content to collaborating with other podcasters to leveraging […]

A.S. Watson and Amorepacific Signed Agreement to Bring More K-Beauty to Customers in Asia

SEOUL, KOREA & HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 27 June 2023 – Korean beauty, also known as K-Beauty, has left an indelible mark upon the world of beauty from introducing sheet masks, BB creams, and serums to people’s daily skincare routines. A.S. Watson Group, the world’s largest international health and beauty retailer, and South Korea’s biggest beauty company Amorepacific Group signed agreement in Seoul, Korea […]

Finture introduces cross-border financial solutions to enhance convenience of Hong Kong travelers and foreign domestic workers

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 27 June 2023 – YUP, the credit payment platform created by Singaporean startup Finture, introduces a range of innovative financial products for Southeast Asia in Hong Kong. These products facilitate the financial needs of Hong Kong residents and foreign domestic workers, who frequently travel to Southeast Asian countries, as well as respond to China’s Belt and Road Initiative. During the […]

Solution to provide safe water to communities in need wins at 2023 SAFE STEPS D-Tech Awards

Singapore based Wateroam’s winning pitch showcased portable water filters to provide safe drinking water to communities in rural and disaster-hit regions HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 27 June 2023 – Prudence Foundation, the community investment arm of Prudential plc, together with Humanitarian Partner International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), cloud services provider Amazon Web Services (AWS), and tech media platform e27, […]

International Security Alliance seizes over $750 worth of drugs, arrests 597 suspects

ABU DHABI, 26th June, 2023 (WAM) — A global operation by the International Security Alliance (ISA),

UAE economic growth to decline to 3.6%, says IMF

By Saifur Rahman The UAE Government revenue is expected to decline from Dh661.7 billion in 2022 to Dh623.8 billion this year, while the expenditure is slated to rise from Dh490.7 billion in 2022 to Dh524.6 billion this year, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said in a latest report. The UAE economic growth rate is expected to decline to 3.6 percent this year, down from 6.9 percent in […]

Indian Consumers Are Robbed Of Cheaper Russian Oil Import Benefits

By Nantoo Banerjee The increasing import of cheaper Russian crude oil during the current fiscal may not necessarily lead to an encouraging economic growth for India this year. Cheaper oil imports from Russia are not helping to energise the economy. This is because the lower oil import cost benefits are not being passed on to […]

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Emirates, Sydney Symphony Orchestra extend their two-decade partnership

ST Telemedia Global Data Centres and Firmus Technologies Forge Partnership to Build a Global Network of Sustainable AI Factories

Collaborative venture aims to provide cost-effective, large-scale and sustainable GPU and AI cloud services for the AI & visual computing era SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 22 June 2023 – ST Telemedia Global Data Centres (STT GDC), a leading Singapore-based data centre provider, has announced a significant investment into a global venture with Firmus Technologies (Firmus), a leader in highly scaled immersion cooled computing platforms. The HyperCube […]

Winners of Thailand FX Awards 2023

BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach – 22 June 2023 – The winners of the Thailand FX Awards 2023 have been announced, celebrating the achievements of Thailand’s trading community. The awards promote transparency and liquidity in the Thailand foreign exchange market. The 2023 Thailand FX Award Winners are as follows: · Best THB Spot Contributor – CIMB Thai Bank PCL · Best THB Local Cross Currency Contributor – […]