KUALA LUMPUR – Media OutReach – 21 October 2020 – MSIG Insurance (Malaysia) Bhd “(MSIG Malaysia)”, is channelling RM20,000 to assist the Ministry of Health (MoH) renew its stocks of medical supplies and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for healthcare front liners in the hard-hit state of Sabah. Mr Chua Seck Guan, Chief Executive Officer, of MSIG Malaysia, said, “Sabah has been at the forefront of the latest […]
SINGAPORE- Media OutReach – 20 October 2020 – A total of 81 projects and business leaders across Asia were selected as recipients of the Asia Responsible Enterprise Awards 2020 (AREA), which was an increase of 27% from last year. Widely regarded as the gold standard for CSR and sustainability practice, this year’s award ceremony was organized virtually due to the unprecedented global healthcare crisis. A diversity of industries and leading organizations from […]
JAKARTA, INDONESIA – Media OutReach – 15 October 2020 – Three leading companies in the palm oil industry — Kao Corporation, Apical Group, and Asian Agri — have launched a new sustainability initiative to help independent oil palm smallholders in Indonesia improve their yields, acquire international certification, and eventually secure sales premiums from selling certified palm oil. Known as SMILE or the SMallholder Inclusion for better Livelihood & Empowerment program, the […]
SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 13 October 2020 – As the national conversation on jobs and employability homes in on upskilling Singapore’s workforce, 66% of Singaporean adults are learning online to reskill and boost their chances of securing a job in a new field. Students (90%), the unemployed (86%), and entry-level executives (69%) are the most likely individuals to learn for this reason. These are some of the key […]
HONG KONG, CHINA – Media OutReach – 9 October 2020 – The Prize Presentation Ceremony of the second “Social Innovation · Community 4.0” Competition, supported by Citi Foundation and organized by the Hong Kong Council of Social Service (HKCSS), was held today. Officiating the ceremony were Mr. Caspar Tsui Ying Wai, JP, Secretary for Home Affairs, HKSAR; Mr. Wayne Fong, Head of Corporate Affairs, Citi Hong Kong; and Mr. Chua Hoi […]
Scott Ramsay appointed as Group Head of Compliance & Bank Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) DUBAI, UAE – EQS Newswire – 8 October 2020 – Mashreq, one of the leading financial institutions in the UAE, has appointed Scott Ramsay as its new Group Head of Compliance & Bank Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO). In this role as a part of the senior leadership team, Scott will […]
SINGAPORE- Media OutReach – 7 October 2020 – A total of 81 projects and business leaders across Asia were selected as recipients of the Asia Responsible Enterprise Awards 2020 (AREA), which was an increase of 27% from last year. Widely regarded as the gold standard for CSR and sustainability practice, this year’s award ceremony was organized virtually due to the unprecedented global healthcare crisis. A diversity of industries and leading organizations from […]
SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 7 October 2020 – A total of 81 projects and business leaders across Asia were selected as recipients of the Asia Responsible Enterprise Awards 2020 (AREA), which was an increase of 27% from last year. Widely regarded as the gold standard for CSR and sustainability practice, this year’s award ceremony was organized virtually due to the unprecedented global healthcare crisis. A diversity of industries and leading organizations […]
SINGAPORE- Media OutReach – 7 October 2020 – A total of 81 projects and business leaders across Asia were selected as recipients of the Asia Responsible Enterprise Awards 2020 (AREA), which was an increase of 27% from last year. Widely regarded as the gold standard for CSR and sustainability practice, this year’s award ceremony was organized virtually due to the unprecedented global healthcare crisis. A diversity of industries and leading organizations from […]
Leading up to World Teachers’ Day, Microsoft celebrates the efforts of more than 4,000 educators and 86 Showcase Schools in Asia for their passion in teaching and learning through the annual Microsoft Innovative Educator program SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 5 October 2020 – 5 October marks World Teachers’ Day, spotlighting the resilience and leadership of teachers worldwide who continue to provide remote learning, support vulnerable populations, and […]
Organisers of Expo 2020 Dubai said they aim to spread a message of hope amid adversity ahead of the fair opening on October 1 next year. With exactly a year to go until the Expo begins, fresh ideas on health, connectivity and travel will be shared to help people reconnect amid the Covid-19 pandemic. Organisers said they aim to convey the spirit of collaboration that will bring […]
Course disciplines aligned with worldwide industry demands, themes of Expo 2020 Dubai Dubai-UAE: University of Wollongong in Dubai (UOWD), the first international university and the highest-ranked Australian university in the UAE, offered Year 11 and Year 12 students the opportunity to complete one full university subject prior to finishing high school. This initiative, launched by the UAE Ministry of Education, aimed to harness young talent and allow students to earn advance credit for […]
SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 25 September 2020 – Singapore cross-border payments firm TranSwap has been awarded the Platinum Award for Payment Tech category at the prestigious IFTA FinTech Achievement Awards. Video-streamed on 24 September 2020, the award showcases and celebrates the extraordinary achievements made by corporations, NGOs, start-ups, and individuals in the Finance and Technology industry. TranSwap is one of 7 awardees under the Payment Tech […]
AIA Financial Career Scheme 2020 will provide eligible candidates with comprehensive financial services training as well as vital financial support whilst undertaking the programme SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 21 September 2020 – AIA Singapore today announced the creation of up to 500 new career opportunities, in-depth training and financial support aimed at fresh graduates and mid-career switchers, amid ongoing economic uncertainty and increasing unemployment as a result of […]
As part of the expanded global Pathways to Progress initiative, Citi and the Citi Foundation to collectively invest US$35 million in philanthropic contributions and grants to improve the employability of youth from low-income and underserved communities in Asia by 2023 Citi Asia Pacific to offer 6,000 jobs and 60,000 job-skills training opportunities for youth over the next three years Young people to continue to be positioned front […]
Winner in “Overall”, “Agency-Letting/Sales”, “Property Valuation” for second consecutive year Winner of “Research” under “Advisors and Consultants” Category HONG KONG, CHINA – Media OutReach – 17 September 2020 – Leading global real estate services firm, Cushman & Wakefield, was named the top commercial real estate advisor and consultant in Hong Kong, winning top spot across all four categories of “Overall”, “Agency Letting/Sales”, “Property Valuation” and “Research”, according to the Euromoney’s […]
Data protection for financial services and governments with data residency requirements HONG KONG, CHINA – Media OutReach – 16 September 2020 – Trend Micro Incorporated (TYO: 4704; TSE: 4704), the leader in cloud security, today announced that its hybrid cloud security offerings have received the AWS Outposts Ready designation, part of the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Service Ready Program. This designation recognizes that Trend Micro has demonstrated successful […]
Recognized for transformation of business operations using digital technologies MUMBAI, INDIA – Media OutReach – 16 September 2020 – Infor, a global leader in business cloud software specialized by industry, today announced that the defence arm of Larsen & Toubro (L&T Defence) — India’s premier Defence Equipment and Systems company, has been awarded the 2020 Infor Customer Excellence Award in the Manufacturing Industry Category for the APAC region. The award […]
KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach – 14 September 2020 – Evolution Wellness, Asia’s leading health club operator whose portfolio of brands also includes Celebrity Fitness and Fitness First, today announced the launch of a competitive licensing programme for its premium boutique gym brand, FIRE Fitness. Established in Malaysia in 2015 by several fitness industry veterans — husband and wife duo Dave Nuku and Tracy Minnoch-Nuku, and Rich […]
By illuminating final stage in money laundering process, BAE Systems report commissioned by SWIFT supports efforts by banks to prevent, detect and respond to cyber-attacks KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA / MANILA, PHILIPPINES – Media OutReach – 3 September 2020 – SWIFT and BAE Systems Applied Intelligence today published ‘Follow the Money’, a new report that describes the complex web of money mules, front companies and cryptocurrencies that criminals use to siphon […]
American Jewish Committee (AJC), which for more than 25 years has advanced understanding and fostered cooperation between Arab states and the Jewish people, today announced its plans to open an office in the United Arab Emirates. The move comes in the wake of the historic announcement Aug. 13 by President Donald Trump, His Highness Crown Prince Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that […]
DUBAI, 31st August, 2020 (WAM) — The Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry has announced the winners of 5th Dubai Smartpreneur Competition during a virtual event, which saw 10 shortlisted start-ups from the UAE and abroad pitch their businesses to an expert panel of judges. ProvenMed, a UAE-based medical devices innovation start-up, was named the first-place winner, Callix, a UAE-based start-up offering intelligent cloud-based call answering solutions, […]
