Matein Khalid The Russian invasion of Ukraine is both a humanitarian tragedy and an economic disaster. Something is dangerously wrong in a world where its second largest oil producer is now a pariah state that makes a mockery of international law and will soon be crippled once its banks are ejected from SWIFT. Russia and Ukraine are also the source of almost one third the world’s wheat/corn […]
By Richa Chintan Presenting the State Budget 2022-23, the Rajasthan Government, on February 23, announced the introduction of the Indira Gandhi Urban Employment Guarantee Scheme. This scheme guarantees 100 days of employment in a year to those families residing in the urban areas who seek work. After Himachal Pradesh, Jharkhand, Odisha, and, more recently, Tamil […]
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By Rahil Nora Chopra The political buzz around the formation of a third front is back. While talk of a third front has been recurrent, the key difference this time is that Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao has met his Maharashtra counterpart Uddhav Thackeray and Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) chief Sharad Pawar in separate […]
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BARCELONA, SPAIN – Media OutReach – 26 February 2022 – VinFast announces its participation in the world’s most influential technology and mobile event – Mobile World Congress 2022 (MWC 2022), taking place from February 28th to March 3rd, 2022 in Barcelona, Spain. At the event, VinFast will present its most advanced connectivity technologies integrated into VinFast EV models, its strategies for the European market as well as […]
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 25 February 2022 – Hungry Sausage Lab, a Hong Kong-based creative studio has announced the launch of a collection of NFTs titled Hungry Sausages on the Ethereum blockchain, which has been created to celebrate the establishment of Not For Teeth, a Physical NFT s Club in Hong Kong. Joining hands with celebrity chef brand and well-known graffiti artist, the Studio […]
By Krishna Jha On February 21, 2022 the rate of unemployment was going up to 7.89 which is biggest jump in the second month of this year, according to CMIE. However, this is just statistics, the reality is much grimmer and ruthless. Almost all the young people, not to mention those post youth, are facing […]
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RM118.8 Million Net Profit and 10.5 sen dividend declared – highest since becoming an investment bank KEY HIGHLIGHTS FY2021 vs FY2020 · Net Profit at RM118.8 million, up by 16.2% · Net Income at RM784.5 million, down by 5.1% · Operating Expense at RM648.5 million, down by 7.4% · Return on Equity at 11.5%, up from 10.7% · Earnings Per Share at 16.3 sen, up by 11.9% […]
Commitment to SBTi accelerates the Group’s long-standing contribution to climate action, which has led to carbon emissions reduction in its Central Portfolio by 38% since 2008. HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 25 February 2022 – Hongkong Land is proud to commit to the Science Based Targets initiative (“SBTi”) campaign to set emissions reductions and net-zero targets in line with climate science consistent with the Paris […]
By K Raveendran With the Russian invasion of Ukraine already playing out, it is clear that the war between US and allies on one side and Russia on the other would be fought not just at the military and economic levels, as already manifested by the western sanctions, but with another strategic weapon as well: […]
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By Nitya Chakraborty The confrontation over Ukraine between Russia and the United States has reached a decisive stage with President Putin recognizing the two breakaway regions Donetsk and Luhansk and soon after President Joe Biden announcing strong sanctions aimed at crippling the leading Russian banks and the financial institutions. The U.S. and the NATO aim […]
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Open, integrated, modular architecture crushes the complexity of multi-faceted digital ecosystems to easily deliver next-gen digital services and extraordinary customer experiences DENVER, US – News Direct – 24 February 2022 – The digital future is here and 5G is reinventing the way digital services are created, delivered and consumed. Imagination and a trusted communications service provider (CSP) are all that stand in the way of the next […]
Zurich Hong Kong is committed to sustainability and integrates ESG into its product development strategy Its newest Investment-Linked Assurance Scheme has the highest number of ESG investment choices, with 19 ESG investment choices available, as compared to other similar products offered in the market1 Zurich Hong Kong won “Best-in-Class in Investment-linked Assurance Scheme (ILAS)” and “Responsible Insurer Award – Outstanding Responsible Insurer” and the Zurich Insurance Group […]
The Bui Dam is a hydroelectric project in Ghana, built on the Black Volta River at the Bui Gorge G8 entered LOI with BUI Power Authority Ghana to install a full turnkey 65MW system at BUI Hydro Dam facility SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 22 February 2022 – G8 Subsea, Singapore-based technology company with global expertise in offshore and marine renewable energy projects today, announced that the Company has been […]
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 22 February 2022 – With the aggressive resurgence of the pandemic sweeping through Hong Kong – the vulnerable community continues to suffer from the drastic increase of prices in fresh vegetable and other essential food items. In response to this, CPA Australia Greater China Divisional Council, Past Presidents and its committee members in Hong Kong announces a joint effort in donating fresh […]
Schneider Electric recognized for the market-leading IoT capabilities for sustainability and Smart Buildings advancements especially in energy management, reporting, predictive maintenance, and retail portfolio management. HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 18 February 2022 – Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, named the world’s most sustainable corporation in 2021, has been recognized as a leader in independent research firm Verdantix’s latest […]
To help you get back on track after the Chinese New Year festivities, 7-Eleven is rolling out an exciting selection of budget-friendly bites. Choose from a classic Singaporean-favourite fried rice dish, an on-trend truffle burger plus other tempting items that won’t break the bank to be enjoyed on the go anytime, anywhere. SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 18 February 2022 – Experiencing post Chinese New Year […]
By Suraj Tiwari The pandemic has shifted the travel process, and it’s brought the airport experience to the forefront. With travel restrictions easing globally, border control authorities are likely to spend more time scrutinising travellers’ records, given the added need to review health credentials and vaccination statuses. While biometric identity management systems have helped improve this situation to some extent by enabling officials at border gates to […]
HANOI, VIETNAM – Media OutReach – 17 February 2022 – The VinFuture Prize has officially opened the nomination portal for the second season from February 16th until May 17th, 2022. The 2022 season of VinFuture Prize is looking for scientific inventions and innovations that can help revive the world and build up sustainable development after the pandemic. The Laureates of the VinFuture Grand Prize 2021 Following the success of the inaugural VinFuture Prize with […]
Expanding the regional management team based in Singapore SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 16 February 2022 – Workato, the leader in enterprise automation announced the appointment of four key senior positions, including June Lee as Vice President, Sales of Workato, Asia to bolster its leadership team as it expands its business across the region. From Left to Right: June Lee, Ankesh Sagar, Ken Ng, Koh Weng Him Lee joins Ankesh […]
By Adam Singolda Augmented reality metaverse will beat the virtual reality metaverse, everyone will eventually become an advertising company, remote work will increase diversity in tech and technology companies will learn to live without personal information about users. If 2020 was the year of uncertainty and social reckoning, 2021 was the beginning of change in its wake. New business opportunities were born from a massive migration online, […]
The partnership comes on the back of discussions to support micro-businesses and freelancers in Singapore to grow their brands on platforms like TikTok SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 16 February 2022 – NTUC LearningHub (NTUC LHUB), Singapore’s leading Continuing Education and Training provider, and TikTok, the leading destination for short-form mobile video, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) today to officially launch their partnership to help 1,500 micro-businesses and freelancers […]
Distinctive geometric design, clear sound, wireless subwoofers, and Bluetooth connectivity BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach – 16 February 2022 – Two of the latest Philips soundbar speaker systems, famous worldwide for their sound clarity and realism, are now available in Thailand. The Philips TAB5305 and TAB8805 offer great features like wireless subwoofers, astounding multichannel sound and Bluetooth. Any entertainment system will be upgraded and complemented by these soundbars. They’re an […]
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual wage for computer and information technology or IT jobs in May 2020 was USD 91,250. This is more than twice the median yearly wage of USD 41,950 for all other occupations in the same period. This proves the stereotype: IT professionals indeed draw some of the highest salaries today. It is not limited to the United […]
By James M Dorsey When Turkish finance minister Nureddin Nebati this week announced plans to encourage households to convert their gold holdings into Turkish liras in a bid to shore up Turkish central bank reserves, he was targeting people like Esra G. Ms. G., whose last name has been abbreviated to preserve her anonymity, has had a life-long troubled relationship with gold. When she was barely three years old, […]
