● Executive Director of 5Digital Pte Ltd, Dr Bernard Ng, takes over as Chairman of the Board (“Chairman”) and Group CEO as current Chairman and CEO, Mr Chua Kheng Choon, assumes the role of SVP of Engineering, with effect from 7 June 2022 ● The management reshuffle comes at a pivotal stage of transformation as the Group endeavors to look beyond metal manufacturing and explore opportunities in […]
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 6 June 2022 – On 31 May 2022, the Court of Appeal allowed the appeal against the first instance judgement lodged by SUNeVision in a judicial review application, quashing the decision of the Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) not to take immediate steps to rectify its failure or refusal to take reasonable steps to enforce restrictions in […]
By the end of the year, the partnership will have provided safe water access to over 10,000 people HUNG YEN PROVINCE, VIETNAM – Media OutReach – 7 June 2022 – Planet Water Foundation, a nonprofit organization that addresses global water poverty by providing clean water access and hygiene education programs, and Hung Yen Knitting & Dyeing Co. Ltd – an Italian leading textile manufacturer operating in Vietnam […]
SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 7 June 2022 – X0PA AI is one of the five start-ups in the Asia Pacific and Europe, chosen by TTC Labs, Meta, and IMDA to collaborate to engage start-ups and policymakers on prototyping policies and products that focus on AI explainability. With the increasing adoption of AI across various industry verticals and use cases, the conversations around greater transparency and explainability […]
BEIJING, CHINA – Media OutReach – 6 June 2022 – Insilico Medicine, a clinical-stage end-to-end artificial intelligence (AI)-driven drug discovery company, announced today that it has completed a $60 million Series D financing from a syndicate of global investors with expertise in investing in the biopharmaceutical and life sciences sectors. The financing comprised a mix of new investors, including a large, diversified asset management firm on the […]
Trend Micro study reveals visibility and control gaps are undermining security HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 7 June 2022 – Trend Micro Incorporated (TYO: 4704; TSE: 4704), the leader in cloud security, today announced the findings of a new global study indicating that organizations are struggling to define and secure an expanding cyber-attack surface, hampering risk management efforts. Trend Micro surveyed 6297 IT and business […]
Understanding parenting from different aspects helps couples to begin the happy journey, say experts HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 7 June 2022 – Under the pandemic, has family planning between couples been affected as changes arise all the time? Hong Kong parents and kids spend longer time at home together, do parents have enough communication on childcare? Mead Johnson Nutrition Hong Kong (“Mead Johnson”) earlier […]
FortiNDR leverages machine learning and deep neural networks – the next-generation of AI – to identify cyberattacks based on anomalous network activity and limit threat exposure HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 7 June 2022 – John Maddison, EVP of Products and CMO at Fortinet “With the introduction of FortiNDR, we’re adding robust network detection and response to the Fortinet Security Fabric. Powered by purpose-built machine […]
AIA Shariah Global Diversified Fund also expected to appeal to non-Muslim consumers keen on ethical and socially responsible investments SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 7 June 2022 – AIA Singapore today launched the AIA Shariah Global Diversified Fund which will be made available to customers through these investment-linked plans (ILPs) – AIA Pro Achiever, AIA Pro Achiever 2.0, AIA Pro Lifetime Protector, AIA Pro Lifetime Protector (II) […]
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 6 June 2022 – Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) announced a strategic collaboration today, aiming to foster a robust Innovation and Technology (I&T) ecosystem in Hong Kong. With this collaboration, AWS and HKSTP will launch a series of programs under four key pillars to drive innovation of IT companies, startups, and researchers […]
Enfortumab vedotin is the first antibody drug conjugate approved in Singapore for la/mUC patients who received a prior platinum-containing chemotherapy and a PD-1/L1 inhibitor. SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 6 June 2022 – Astellas Pharma Inc. (TSE:4503, President and CEO: Kenji Yasukawa, Ph.D., “Astellas”) today announced that PADCEV™ (enfortumab vedotin) has been approved by the Health Sciences Authority of Singapore as monotherapy for the treatment of adult […]
Trend Micro study reveals the impact of threats to ICS/OT environments HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 6 June 2022 – Trend Micro Incorporated (TYO: 4704; TSE: 4704), a global cybersecurity leader, today announced new research* revealing that 89% of electricity, oil & gas, and manufacturing firms have experienced cyber-attacks impacting production and energy supply over the past 12 months. To read a full copy of […]
Spackman Media Group artist Son Suk-ku took the top spot in the brand reputation of actors in Korea, based on the Korea Corporate Reputation Research Institute Son Suk-ku’s latest film THE ROUNDUP exceeded the 9 million viewer mark, topping the weekend box office for three consecutive weeks since its release Following his role in THE ROUNDUP, Son Suk-ku is set to star in two highly anticipated Netflix […]
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 5 June 2022 – On World Environment Day, 5th June 2022, Chinese business jet company Sino Jet announced its carbon neutrality goal. Sino Jet plans to align with the aviation industry emission contribution target, utilise the company’s technological advantages, to achieve carbon neutrality in its self-own fleet, ground support businesses and office operations in 2025. And by 2025, Sino Jet […]
SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 3 June 2022 – NTUC LearningHub (NTUC LHUB), Singapore’s leading Continuing Education and Training provider, announced today that former labour chief Mr Lim Swee Say will assume the role of Chairman to lead NTUC LHUB’s ongoing initiatives in upskilling and uplifting the Singapore workforce. Mr Lim will succeed Mr Eugene Wong, whose role as the previous Chairman had been pivotal in NTUC […]
The housing and construction market got rocked by the pandemic. Low real estate sales inventory and buyer demand because of low interest rates sent property values through the roof. Construction slowed because of worker shortages, supply chain issues, and soaring construction costs. The number of building permits issued fell by 3.2% in April. There is a massive construction backlog, but what if you’re in a position to […]
Picture this: You finally finished residency and were offered a full-time job at the hospital you currently work for. Now that you will be making the big bucks, it’s time to fulfill the dreams you had of owning your own home! It’s difficult to qualify for a conventional mortgage. Luckily, you can apply for a physician home loan instead. Keep reading to learn the pros and cons of […]
SHENZHEN, CHINA – Media OutReach – 2 June 2022 – Since its launch on May 23, OPPOHack 2022 – ColorOS, has gladly seen the participation of developers around the world. Through intensive high-level competition with international peers, the developers and OPPO are committed to inspiring multi-dimensional insights and presenting innovations that could truly enhance user experiences. OPPOHack 2022 with participants from 50+ countries & regions OPPO has […]
Key takeaways ▪ More than three in four consumers expect their countries to become predominantly cashless within the next five years, but this move towards a cashless society is at a crossroads and varies greatly between countries. ▪ Almost four in ten consumers expect their governments or central banks to launch a central bank digital currency (CBDC) in the next three years. ▪ 37% of consumers expect […]
By Satyaki Chakraborty The left wing candidate Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, better known as Lula, is firmly on his path to big victory in the coming presidential elections in Brazil scheduled for October 2 this year. A recent opinion survey run by Instituto FSB found that in the first round Lula will be getting […]
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By James M Dorsey For now, Ukraine is the far from my bed show for most Middle Eastern nations. The question is not if but when Ukraine will arrive on their doorstep. Two centrifugal forces threaten to push Middle Eastern nations off the tightrope: an increasingly bifurcated world populated by a multitude of civilisationalist leaders […]
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HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 1 June 2022 – Unlimint, the award-winning global fintech company, announced that it has partnered together with Alipay+ to further expand its global online payment portfolio. This partnership will further strengthen Unlimint’s global offering and open up new opportunities for eCommerce and online businesses worldwide, enabling them better reach the over 1 billion users of digital payment tools brought by […]
Spackman Media Group artist Son Suk-ku confirmed to star in the highly anticipated Netflix original K-drama D.P. Season 2 Other than Son Suk-ku, D.P. Season 2 also features Jung Hae-in, Koo Gwan-hwa, Kim Seong-gyun, Ji Jin-hee, and Kim Ji-hyun On the strength of the release of his film THE ROUNDUP and drama MY LIBERATION NOTES, Son Suk-ku topped the most popular actor in Korea for five weeks […]
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 31 May 2022 – Future autonomous vehicles and industrial cameras might have human-like vision, thanks to a recent advance by scientists from Hong Kong and South Korea. Researchers at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) and Yonsei University in Seoul have developed vision sensors that emulate and even surpass the human retina’s ability to adapt to various lighting levels. The […]
