By Nantoo Banerjee Unbelievable but true. The government of the United States of America, supposedly the vanguard of modern capitalism, is fighting with its back to the wall to prevent a private corporate takeover of a publicly-listed US firm by a widely-held Japanese company. Both the outgoing US President Joe Biden of the Democratic Party […]The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has enacted legislation requiring companies emitting 500,000 metric tons or more of carbon dioxide annually to monitor and report their greenhouse gas emissions. This initiative, effective December 28, 2024, positions the UAE as the first Middle Eastern nation to mandate such comprehensive emissions tracking, underscoring its commitment to achieving climate neutrality by 2050. The new regulation applies to both direct emissions (Scope […]
TAIPEI, TAIWAN – Media OutReach Newswire – 23 December 2024 – The 2024 Christmasland in New Taipei City’s “Super Star Christmas Concert” attracted huge festive crowds when it was held on December 14-15, 2024. The two-day concert was hosted by Golden Bell Awards winner Hank Chen and “Taiwan’s hottest English teacher” Sandra. The two hosts relied on their charisma and sense of humor to get the crowd […]
Hungarian-based technology leader underscores its commitment to education, sustainability, and innovation SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 23 December 2024 – Graphisoft, a global leader in Building Information Modeling (BIM) software for the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry, is poised to deepen its impact in Southeast Asia, driven by surging demand for advanced digital tools amid the region’s rapid development and growing focus on sustainable construction […]
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 18 December 2024 – Blue Cross (Asia-Pacific) Insurance Limited (“Blue Cross”) and Public Bank (Hong Kong) Limited (“Public Bank”) today announced and signed a bancassurance agreement. Customers of Public Bank can now purchase two selected insurance products “TravelSafe Plus” and “HomeSafe Protection Insurance” offered by Blue Cross, through the bank’s branch network and website. Mr. Chong Yam Kiang, Executive […]
KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 18 December 2024 – 2024 has been a year of contradictory events, significant economic changes, and major political shifts. On a positive note, it was the year when global central banks finally managed to tackle inflation, partly induced by the negative and far-reaching effects of the COVID pandemic and partly by the more recent geopolitical events. After holding borrowing […]
By Nitya Chakraborty Leftwing Democratic senator Bernie Sanders is a veteran self proclaimed socialist who has been consistently fighting for drastic cut in the budget of the U.S. military since his election as a young senator from Vermont decades ago. In the November elections, he won his seat for the fourth time for another six […]
By Nitya Chakraborty On December 9 Monday, Indian foreign secretary held crucial talks in Dhaka with his Bangladesh counterpart as also the head of interim government Dr. Muhammad Yunus to find some ways for improving the bilateral relations in the wake of reports of attacks on Hindus by the communal elements of the country. The […]
By Nitya Chakraborty The already war ravaged West Asian region has entered into a new phase of geo political turmoil with the ouster of the Syrian President Bashar-al Assad Government and the President fleeing from Damascus on Sunday to Moscow and granted asylum there by the Russian Government. The defeat of the Syrian Bath Party […]
Increasing global insolvency levels heighten risks for executives. The febrile geopolitical landscape poses liability challenges for global corporations caught up in world events. “AI washing” is an emerging risk trend, leading to securities class action lawsuits. D&O market remains competitive but a step up in scrutiny of corporate conduct around the globe means loss potential is still high. SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 5 December 2024 […]
By Nitya Chakraborty Less than two months are left for the presentation of the second budget of the third term Narendra Modi government in Parliament in February next year relating to the financial year 2025-26. The budget exercises are on in the finance ministry and the focus is on mobilizing additional resources for meeting the […]
By Nantoo Banerjee It is a matter of grave concern that counterfeit Rs 500 notes from the Mahatma Gandhi (new) series have nearly quadrupled between 2018-19 and 2023-24. And, the detection of counterfeit Rs 2,000 notes has tripled since 2020-21. The Rs 2,000 notes continue to remain legal tender and can be exchanged at RBI […]
OPPO Find X8 and Find X8 Pro launched in global markets Find X8 Series delivers ultra-grade cameras, performance and battery life ColorOS 15 debuts on Find X8 Series with cutting-edge OPPO AI JAKARTA, INDONESIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 21 November 2024 – OPPO, the world’s leading smart device brand, today announced the global availability of its Find X8 and Find X8 Pro flagship smartphones. Each delivers […]
CEO Speaks in FinTech Panel Discussions HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 4 November 2024 – XTransfer, the World’s Leading & China’s No.1 B2B Cross-Border Trade Payment Platform, was featured at Hong Kong Fintech Week 2024 last week as both an exhibitor and a main sponsor. The event attracted significant attention to XTransfer‘s booth, where attendees learned about the company’s innovation for secure and speedy […]
Divya Malhotra Middle East has turned into a ticking time bomb as Iran and Israel stand on the verge of a full-blown war. A lot has transpired between the two countries since the October 2023 Hamas attack on Israel and the ensuing Gaza war. Israel is more than a thousand miles away from Iran. They do not share any border and there are no significant bilateral claims […]
By Anjan Roy Although ice has apparently been broken between India and China over conflicts and confrontations in Demchok and Depsang areas in eastern Ladakh, tensions have not been eliminated fully. The hurriedly announced agreement, in the hours before BRICS summit in Russia’s Kazan on October 22-24, was directed more at the international audiences than […]
Celebration of Cyberport Investors Network’s 7th Anniversary with Total Investments Surpassing HK$2.5B and Membership Exceeding 200 HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 24 October 2024 – The Cyberport Venture Capital Forum 2024, a premier annual event in the global venture capital scene organised by Cyberport, was inaugurated today. The two-day event, themed “Innovation Challenger: Building New Venture Visions”, brings together over 90 globally influential venture […]
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 24 October 2024 – We are delighted to inform that on the occasion of the celebration of the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China and the 27th anniversary of establishment of HKSAR, the JMHO Siu Szeto Kit JP MBE Training Centre (the”Centre”) opened on 24 October 2024. This Centre is a pivotal step in […]
By Nitya Chakraborty Prime Minister Narendra Modi is attending the summit of the expanded BRICS block at Tatarstan city of Kazan in Russia on October 22 to 24 to be hosted by President Putin. This summit is of crucial importance for both the Indian PM as also the President Putin. Narendra Modi is attending it […]
Online shoppers in the region expect to have more flexible and convenient delivery options, with a preference for home delivery Survey respondents claim quicker delivery times and real-time tracking tend to improve their online shopping experience Fear of fraud is a barrier of cross-border online purchase SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 18 October 2024 – Asia Pacific online shoppers are prioritizing flexible delivery options and free […]
Experience the new autumn menu, a one-night only Italian feast by michelin-starred chefs and more joy of exclusive culinary at Galaxy Macau. MACAU SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 17 October 2024 – As the crisp north winds signal the start of the harvest season, the Autumn Crab Feast at Galaxy Macau™ Integrated Resort begins in earnest, treating food lovers to the most luxurious and magnificent culinary […]
KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 15 October 2024 – While gold and silver often move in tandem, their relationship can sometimes be complicated. Despite sharing similar characteristics and applications, differences in underlying demand and supply dynamics can lead to occasional divergences. Octa broker discovers the nuances behind the gold-silver correlation and explores potential trading opportunities with the gold-silver ratio. The positive correlation between gold […]
SHANGHAI, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 12 October 2024 – China-based esports tournament organizer VSPO announced that it has appointed a new CEO and has engaged in an “international brand alignment,” renaming itself to “Hero Esports.” Danny Tang, co-founder and current CFO, will become the company’s new CEO, with the mission of expanding the company’s “operations and driving international growth.” Dino Ying, Founder and CEO of […]
By Nitya Chakraborty Monday October 7 2024 marks the completion of one year of the Israel-Palestine war which started with the brutal attack on the citizens of Israel by the militant Palestine group Hamas and the more severe retaliation by the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) and the complete annexation of the Gaza area along with […] 
