By Dr. Gyan Pathak India is now the most populated country in the world with a very high rate of urbanization that is expected to reach 41 per cent by 2030 according to the latest estimate of the World Bank in 2022. In 2021, the urbanization rate was 35 per cent as against 26 per […]
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VinBrain will collaborate with Microsoft in data sharing, product cross-validation, and product research & development. VinBrain is the first Vietnamese customer to sign a formal collaboration agreement with Microsoft to develop AI-powered healthcare services HANOI, VIETNAM – Media OutReach – 26 January 2023 – VinBrain, one of Vietnam’s leading technology companies, is working to transform global healthcare through its AI products. One of VinBrain’s primary products is […]
MACAU and HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 26 January 2023 – Prudential plc (Prudential) today announced it has received approval from the Macau Special Administrative Region to establish a branch of its Hong Kong business in Macau. With the addition of Macau, Prudential will have a presence in 24 markets across Asia and Africa. Prudential will initially offer life and health insurance solutions in Macau […]
Arabian Post Staff According to the latest research by global property consultancy Knight Frank, buyers from the Middle East purchasing property in prime central London (PCL) hit a four-year high in the second half of 2022. Knight Frank’s data highlights that as a percentage of all property transactions in London’s most prestigious postcodes, buyers from the Middle East made up 10.9% in the second half of last […]
By Krishna Jha “Today, when there is so much talk about revising of the Constitution or even writing a new Constitution, we have to consider whether it is the Constitution that has failed us or whether it is we who have failed the Constitution,” said the then President K R Narayanan while speaking in the […]
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By Arun Srivastava In the first ever manifestation of tactical retreat, the Union Law Minister, Kiren Rijiju refrained from suggesting that charges of sedition should be slapped against the Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud. During its nine years in power, the Narendra Modi government has used recklessly the draconian provision, a pitiful colonial […]
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In a spiraling conflict over judicial appointments, Union Law Minister Kiren Rijiju objected strongly to the Supreme Court making public the government’s objections to candidates recommended for judges. Last week, the Supreme Court collegium headed by the Chief Justice of India, DY Chandrachud, published on the Supreme Court website the government’s objections to the elevation […]
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There are five different parts of New York City: Brooklyn, the Bronx, Manhattan, Queens, and Staten Island. There are more than 200 languages spoken by the 8.4 million people who live there. They are what make New York the most exciting city in the world. New York is a world leader in many fields, like technology, transportation, financial services, fashion, health care, education, and more. More than […]
SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 19 January 2023 – Oasys, a gaming-optimized blockchain for gamers and developers to build on Web3, today announces the launch of its new decentralized governance framework, which will empower project stakeholders to play a leading role in determining the future of the Oasys blockchain and drive growth of the blockchain gaming ecosystem. The governance framework is an important first step for Oasys […]
By Nantoo Banerjee The best thing the Narendra Modi government’s last full budget before the next Lok Sabha election can do is to focus primarily on job creation and provide attractive incentives to large industrial investments to help push quality employment. The government has done reasonably well in the infrastructure investment sector, despite various constraints […]
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By Sushil Kutty The Modi government wants a stranglehold on the media. Period. Be it regular media outlets or citizen journalism on social media. The government does not want bad press. It does not tolerate criticism of “government policies, programmes, initiatives and achievements”. It will do anything to avoid taking hits on the chin. It […]
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HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 20 January 2022 – ST Design will cooperate with a technology solution developer in early 2023 to plan the research and development process for a cutting-edge project tracking system. Its operation will be beneficial for all parties involved including interior design companies, contractors and customers by streamlining the progress monitoring across computers and mobile devices simultaneously. The system is expected […]
SHANGHAI, CHINA – Media OutReach – 20 January 2023 – On January 20, 2023, Shanghai Fosun Pharmaceutical (Group) Co., Ltd. (“Fosun Pharma” or “Group”; Stock Code: 600196.SH, 02196.HK) announced that COMIRNATY® Original/Omicron BA.4/BA.5 bivalent COVID-19 vaccine (also known as COMIRNATY® Bivalent COVID-19 Vaccine) is officially approved as a regular imported vaccine by the Pharmaceutical Administration Bureau of Macao Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China […]
By Prabir Purkayastha The recent announcement of the Narendra Modi government of a Rs 20,000 crore (Rs 19,794 crore) National Green Hydrogen Mission has created two kinds of questions. The most common reaction is what is green hydrogen? And do we have a plan for a green hydrogen path for which Rs 20,000 crore is […]
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Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) took an important step forward in heralding a new cinematic experience for the future by establishing the Visualisation Research Centre recently. The Centre is home to the world’s first 360-degree immersive LED Visualisation Cinema and the 180-degree iDome Cinema. HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 20 January 2023 – Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) took an important step forward in heralding […]
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 20 January 2023 – Hi Sun FinTech Global (HSG) supports ACU Group to offer fast, transparent and cost-effective international payments in multiple currencies. Mr. Thor Yang, Chairman of ACU Group Hong Kong (left) and Mr. Terry Liang, CEO of HSG (right) signed Certificate of Partnership in recognition of commitments and collaboration. Thailand is one of 60 countries where ACU Group […]
YouBiz has launched its first white paper on spend management, with analysis of over 60,000 business transactions from over 4,500 companies, and surveys with over 160 SME executives in Southeast Asia today. The press release highlights emerging spend insights YouBiz uncovered and how spend management will be the key growth driver for SMEs in 2023. For more information on the 2023 Business Spend Insights report by YouBiz, […]
Over 90% of educators acknowledged the importance of digital literacy for careers The Programme aims to empower underserved youth with free digital training HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 17 January 2023 – Over 90% of educators acknowledged that digital literacy, especially in artificial intelligence (AI), is essential for students in preparing for their future careers, an online survey conducted by MakerBay Foundation reveals. Additionally, more […]
NORWICH, UK – Media OutReach – 17 January 2023 – The University of East Anglia (UEA) – a United Kingdom Top 30 university – is offering international students a real chance to be at the forefront of world-changing scientific research at its 360-acre campus in Norwich. With some of the world’s biggest issues ready to be solved by the next generation of microbiologists, geneticists, and biomedical researchers, […]
As the COVID-19 restrictions are lifting, the strong festive atmosphere encourages travel and consumption. New Year gifts are no longer limited to food. The demand for healthcare products is increasing. The tradition continues. Physical “lai-see” is still more prevalent than eLaisee in Hong Kong. Due to the global economic outlook, public investment tends to be conservative. The Year of the Rabbit, economic and livelihood issues are most […]
By Nantoo Banerjee Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi’s year-end assurance that China is ready to work with India for the “steady and sound growth” of bilateral ties and it is committed to upholding stability at the border areas where a stand-off has prevailed since 2020. The statement, believed to have been meant for an international […]
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By Dr. Gyan Pathak Global economic slowdown is most likely to force workers to accept lower quality jobs in place of decent works. It has already adversely impacted the global employment growth which has been faltering, and pressure on decent work has considerably increased. Pressure on decent working conditions are even undermining social justice. It […]
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SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 16 January 2023 – A new sweat-proof, lightweight and classy line of watch straps is now revolutionising watch-wearing. Introducing: The Solitaire Rubber Straps. The latest launch by homegrown bespoke craftsman Solitaire Official is an innovative response to customer needs, the first of its kind in Singapore and globally for its unrivalled flexibility, style and durability. Expect weather-resistant vulcanised Fluoroelastomer (FKM) rubber in […]
Two-year partnership helps provide 210,000 meals to people experiencing homelessness and empowers them to build their own social capital HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 13 January 2023 – DBS Foundation, committed to championing social entrepreneurship and creating impact in the community, announced a two-year strategic partnership with ImpactHK to support The Kind Kitchen, a community kitchen to serve the underprivileged in need of food support. […]
