Matein Khalid The sheer scale of the Federal Reserve’s post-Lehman quantitative easing experiment can be gauged by the fact that its balance sheet is now $8.3 trillion or 1/3 the American GDP. In contrast, on the eve of Lehman Brothers failure on 15 Sept 2008, The Fed’s balance sheet was a mere $900 billion. Yet the Bernanke Fed’s revolutionary experiments in monetary policy applied by J. Powell […]
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 14 September 2021 – Mid-Autumn Festival is around the corner and you may have to figure out the ideal gifts for your family members, relatives, friends, clients, or your loved one, which takes a toll on your mind and body. At the moment when festive gift sales are booming, Give Gift Boutique promotes the top 5 mid-autumn hampers which have […]
Matein Khalid Any investor who missed 2021’s spectacular rally in the S&P 500 and Nasdaq has really missed out on an incredible money making epoch. The S&P 500 index is up 20%. Google, which I had recommended as a strategic buy at 1715 is up 65% in 2021 alone. The index is up 68% from the March 2020 pandemic lows even as the global economy has been […]
James M Dorsey The US withdrawal from Afghanistan will likely clarify what the Gulf’s security options are. Gulf states are likely to monitor how Russia and China handle the perceived security vacuum and security threats in the wake of the US withdrawal and abandonment, for all practical matters, of Central Asia. It will tell Gulf states to what degree Russia and China may be viable alternatives for […]
It may seem that after the end of Trump’s Muslim Travel Ban, and the end of Trump as the president himself, that the US is progressing towards a better treatment of Muslims in America. This is far from the case, though, according to American Activist Angela David, who claims a more radical approach is needed to “grasp things at the root”. Some may argue it could be […]
Receives US$22 Million Loan from Controlling Shareholder to Support Capacity Expansion Plan for Canadian Novus HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 2 September 2021 – Yanchang Petroleum International Limited (“Yanchang Petroleum International” or the “Company”; Stock Code: 00346) announced that two ordinary resolutions as proposed by the Company were duly passed at the Special General Meeting. Pursuant to which, Yanchang Petroleum Group (Hong Kong) Co., Limited (“Yanchang Petroleum HK”) […]
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 31 August 2021 – Logan Group Company Limited (stock code: 3380.HK) has announced its 2021 interim results. In the first half of the year, despite the global spread of the coronavirus pandemic, China’s economy managed to continue its steady recovery. The Group proactively implemented business development plans in accordance with real estate industry trends and policies, strengthened the “two stability and one new” business […]
Arabian Post Staff Swvl Inc., a Dubai-based provider of transformative mass transit and shared mobility solutions, announced that several investors, including Agility and Chimera Abu Dhabi, have completed the pre-funding of $35.5 million of the aggregate PIPE subscription raised in connection with the Company’s proposed business combination with Queens Gambit Growth Capital (NASDAQ: GMBT). Swvl is executing a comprehensive growth strategy with the goal of realizing approximately […]
A personal loan is a personal financing option. It lets you borrow a lump-sum amount for various purposes, typically with a fixed interest rate, fixed monthly amortizations, and a short repayment period. Personal loans may be secured or unsecured. Moreover, personal finance pricing varies depending on several factors. Lump-Sum Amount Through a personal loan, you can get a lump-sum amount from your bank or lender. Thus, […]
Revenue grew by 58.0% year on year to RMB36.4 billion and Interim dividend amounted to HK12 cents per share Rental income grew significantly by 79% year on year to RMB391 million Contracted sales increased by 53% year on year to RMB157.03 billion for the first seven months, representing 59% of full year target Net debt-to-equity ratio and weighted average cost of indebtedness improved to 60.4% and 5.1% […]
Matein Khalid It is time that the government and WHO tell the world that the mutations of the COVID virus will ensure that seven billion human immune systems are vulnerable to the molecular vagaries of its genetic code. In essence, there is no such thing as the end of COVID as we have all assumed after vaccines last November. True, my knowledge of human biology is self […]
AptameX™, Achiko’s breakthrough DNA aptamer-based diagnostic test for Covid-19, received product and registration emergency use approval from the Ministry of Health in Indonesia, alongside its sister digital passporting service, Teman Sehat™ (“Health Buddy”). PT Achiko Medika Indonesia, which is 50% owned by Achiko AG, and its manufacturing partner, PT Indofarma TBK, have signed an agreement for the production and registration of AptameX™. The approval, together with the […]
KUALA LUMPUR, MALASIA – Media OutReach – 25 August 2021 – The international Forex broker OctaFX turns ten years old. This past decade culminates in 6.6 million Forex trading accounts opened, 200,000 Trade &Win gifts delivered, over 102,000 followers on social media, 44 Forex industry awards received, providing services in more than 100 countries, and 500 million trades executed on the platform since inception—to just name a […]
Contracted Sales and GFA Increased Significantly Steady Growth in Revenue Successful Implementation of Development Strategy on Urban Renewal Forged New Business Driver HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 19 August 2021 – JY Grandmark Holdings Limited (“JY Grandmark” or the “Company“, which together with its subsidiaries, is referred to as the “Group“, stock code: 2231), a property developer and operator and property management service provider based in the People’s […]
SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 18 August 2021 – Plant-based food-tech company Shandi has closed its second seed round led by Singapore-headquartered Tolaram – one of Africa’s largest packaged food companies. Other investors in this round include Australia based food-tech accelerator SparkLabs Cultiv8, and former CEO-India for Louis Dreyfus and prominent angel investor Simmarpal Singh. The fresh funding that raised more than USD700,000 will be used to set […]
This one-of-a-kind store in Kowloon has been given a brand-new look with the theme Turn Up the City’s Rhythm with Coca-Cola. Play a game on the interactive vending machine to win prizes and be the first in town to redeem an exclusive Coca-Cola Hong Kong-style Café Brick Model only at this store. HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 17 August 2021 – The 7-Eleven x Coca-Cola crossover themed store which […]
Photo by Sarah Chai from Pexels Personal Loans can help you consolidate debt, pay off high-interest credit cards, or get money at a set rate when you need it. Unfortunately, many con artists prey on customers seeking a personal loan or other forms of credit. A personal loan scam is a means for fraudulent lenders to gain your private information or charge you fees without really […]
Ransomware showed massive year-to-date spikes in the U.S. (185%), U.K. (144%) Ryuk, Cerber, SamSam top families of the year, making up 64% of all ransomware volume Government, education, healthcare, retail verticals increasingly targeted by ransomware Up 59% year-to-date globally, IoT malware continues growth since 2018 Cryptojacking malware remains a key threat, up 23% year-to-date globally and up 22% in the U.S. SonicWall’s patented RTDMI™ finding more never-before-seen […]
JAKARTA, INDONESIA – Media OutReach – 13 August 2021 – Global recruitment specialists Michael Page Indonesia witnessed the number of jobs rise in Q2 2021 compared to Q1 led by an increase in Industrial & Manufacturing at 62%. This was followed by an increase in job positions within Legal (up 56%) and Human Resources (up 24%). According to job opportunity data shared by Michael Page, Q2 2021 saw an […]
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 12 August 2021 – The coronavirus pandemic has brought upon unprecedented challenges to Hong Kong’s economy. With a high unemployment rate, making the situation more challenging for many Hong Kong people. Online Rich, an e-commerce system founded by Good Timing Holding Ltd (Asia’s leading e-commerce solutions company), has launched a new and innovative e-commerce operation model, committed to assisting Hong Kong’s brands to […]
NTT Private 5G platform provides a suite of services built to help Chief Information Officers and Chief Digital Officers drive business outcomes and unlock innovative business models that drive the future of enterprise across industries NTT Private 5G platform offers a single end-to-end management and service creation platform with global visibility, eliminating friction and increasing ROI. NTT Private 5G is purpose-built to solve enterprise business challenges with […]
Princess Gem presents the new era of engagement rings with sustainable moissanite gemstones for socially conscious couples in Singapore. SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 10 August 2021 – Diamonds are a girl’s best friend, so they say — but Kimberly Lin didn’t want a ring that just looked valuable; she wanted one that had value. Kimberly, a 26-year-old millennial entrepreneur, was dissatisfied with the options available on the engagement ring market […]
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 10 August 2021 – In the myriad of voices and opinions swimming in the tech world, good advice is hard to come by. This is why having trusted voices is important, and prominent Key Opinion Leaders (KOL) in the technology arena such as Jonathan Rettinger, as well as well-known influencer Forbes contributor Ben Sin and popular phone review website GSMArena […]
Support Singapore’s top brands this National Day by diving into iShopChangi’s ‘GoLocal, ShopLocal’ campaign. From August 1 to 31, grab exclusive deals and up to 56% off much-loved beauty, electronics and F&B brands. Plus, enjoy attractive promo codes and bundles during this period. SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 6 August 2021 – Don’t miss the incredible deals happening on iShopChangi in August as we launch our spectacular ‘GoLocal, ShopLocal’ […]
