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HONG KONG, CHINA – Media OutReach – 24 September 2020 – 7-Eleven has always been known for running attractive redemption programmes that offer appealing collectibles. However, the team decided to do things differently this time round — they wanted to shift the programme from simply being a way to reward loyalty into a platform to increase brand equity and authentically engage the customer in a fun and exciting way. So, […]

TAIPEI, TAIWAN – Media OutReach – 21 September 2020 – STC International, a Taiwanese company specialized in solar energy system integration, under the assistance of GTPO (Green Trade Project Office) and ITRI, successfully built its presence from the ground up in the ASEAN market. From Cambodia’s rural area to Malaysia, from NGOs to retail restaurants, STC’s solutions are being adopted in ASEAN nations thanks to its leading […]

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 […]

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 17 September 2020 – The Chubb Charitable Foundation announced today that it has completed two grants to All Hands and Hearts, an organization which addresses the immediate and long-term needs of communities impacted by natural disasters around the world. The Foundation’s grant will be channelled towards two initiatives in the Asia Pacific, namely the Philippines Typhoon Mangkhut Relief and Australia Bushfire Relief. In the Philippines, the […]

Jordan suspends schools, business; scientists critique Russia’s Sputnik-V vaccine; oil demand recovery to decelerate.

ISLAMABAD: Education officials in Pakistan say authorities will start reopening schools from Sept. 15 amid a steady decline in coronavirus deaths and infections. Schools were closed in March when the

ANKARA: Amid a diplomatic escalation of tension between Turkey and France over the East Mediterranean, the closure of French schools both in Ankara and Istanbul ranks high on the agenda of the
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Amba Kak was in law school in India when the country rolled out the Aadhaar project in 2009. The national biometric ID system, conceived as a comprehensive identity program, sought to collect the fingerprints, iris scans, and photographs of all residents. It wasn’t long, Kak remembers, before stories about its devastating consequences began to spread.…

A judge in Canada sided with a mother who wants her son to attend school in person this year, despite the father’s concerns about Covid-19.

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 4 September 2020 – Strong family bonding is becoming even more pertinent amidst the challenges posed by the COVID-19 season. To celebrate the importance of spending quality family time over a meal and building stronger family ties, Eat With Your Family Day (EWYFD) is encouraging more companies to allow their employees to leave work early at least four times a year so that they can enjoy […]

For first eight months, contracted sales grew by 10% to RMB128.32 billion; cash collection exceeded RMB 120.00 billion   HONG KONG, CHINA – Media OutReach – 3 September 2020 – In August 2020, the Group achieved contracted sales of RMB25.60 billion, representing a year-on-year increase of approximately 86% (compared to August 2019). GFA sold under contracts amounted to approximately 1,816,500 sq.m. Contracted ASP was approximately RMB 14,100 per sq.m. […]

Over the years the Arab states of the Persian Gulf have proven to be countries filled with opportunities. With thriving economies from their oil and gas production, Bahrain, Oman, and Kuwait have all become countries that provide significant opportunities for employees, whether they are locals or ex-pats. But how do these countries compare when it comes to employee rights? The following will highlight employment rights and benefits […]

Takeaways from the AIA Real Rewards Poll 2020 highlight the value of an all-rounded approach to health, and provides insights on opportunities to further support Singaporeans on their health journey   SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 27 August 2020 – AIA Singapore today announced findings from the AIA Real Rewards Poll 2020 which revealed that: As a result of COVID-19, two-thirds (65%) of Singaporeans realise that they have been […]

HONG KONG, CHINA – Media OutReach – 27 August 2020 – It’s been called the holy grail of finance. Is it possible to harness the promise of artificial intelligence to make money trading stocks? Many have tried with varying degrees of success. For example, BlackRock, the world’s largest money manager, has said its Artificial Intelligence (AI) algorithms have consistently beaten portfolios managed by human stock pickers. However, a recent research […]

COUNTRY LATEST UPDATES Saudi Arabia                Covid-19 pandemic latest: Total confirmed cases: 301,323 Recoveries: 272,911 Deaths: 3,470 Actions to slow the spread of Covid-19: 3 August: Pilgrims returning from Hajj must quarantine for 14 days and will be monitored using electronic bands to ensure compliance.  28 July: Health Ministry to assign a health leader for every 50 pilgrims at this year’s scaled-back […]

When did the shadow begin to follow you?  It did not touch you as a child, on those summer days spent climbing the pecan tree in your parents’ backyard. Nor did it touch you as a student seated in the wood-paneled lecture halls of law school. It kept its distance as the years passed, as…

CHANGSHA, CHINA – Media OutReach – 19 August 2020 – Changsha IFS proudly launched Sneaker Factory exhibition in August. During the exhibition, CSIFS collaborated with five world-renowned artists including HelloJason, Rudy Lim, Digiway, Zhijun Wang and Zhang Baqian to showcase the limited edition art pieces. With over 250 pairs limited edition sneakers were displayed which attract sports lovers and youth. Sneaker Factory kick off event on 8.5 Invited DJ […]

HONG KONG, CHINA – Media OutReach – 14 August 2020 – With a high number of COVID-19 confirmed cases in Hong Kong recently, a series of anti-epidemic measures are introduced by the government to strengthen the protection of public health.  Under the measures from The Education Bureau, schools and tutorial centres are asked to close for multiple times, and in early August they even announced that most of the […]

F5’s latest Curve of Convenience 2020 report shows that application users in Asia Pacific routinely overlook high-profile breaches in favor of seamless user experience; seven in ten consumers knowingly share or store personal data on applications to enjoy personalized experiences.   SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – August 14, 2020 – F5‘s (NASDAQ: FFIV) latest report Curve of Convenience 2020 Report: The Privacy-Convenience Paradox uncovers that 43 percent of […]

Donate Personal Protective Items to Students from Low-Income Families as the First Wave of a three-phase program   HONG KONG, CHINA – Media OutReach – 12 August 2020 – RB is always driven by its purpose to put people first so as to protect, heal and nurture in a relentless pursuit of a cleaner, healthier world. As the Covid-19 health crisis continues in Hong Kong, RB Hong […]

HONG KONG, CHINA – Media OutReach – 10 August 2020 – RB Hong Kong is proud to announce Dettol received the Health Partnership Award 2020 that recognized our contribution to Outstanding Community Service in Personal Hygiene under the category of Corporate Social Responsibility. The Health Partnership Award is themed “Be your healthiest self”, aims to raise people awareness of lifelong health and wellness, which perfectly connects with […]

K11 unveils exclusive partnership in Asia Pacific with The Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles (MOCA) to showcase limited-production MOCA Masks at K11 MUSEA, with designs by globally celebrated artists Virgil Abloh, Mark Grotjahn, Alex Israel, Barbara Kruger, Yoko Ono, Catherine Opie, Pipilotti Rist, Hank Willis Thomas, and Andy Warhol   Available for pre-order, Friday 7 August via K11 eshop https://shop.k11.com/en/eshop/moca #K11 MUSEA #MOCAmasks #CSV #SiliconValleyOfCulture @adriancheng […]

Futurist sheds light on ‘new normal’ at E-Day seminar   HONG KONG, CHINA – Media OutReach – 30 July 2020 – Local start-ups have been rising to the challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic with agility and creativity. This year’s HKTDC Entrepreneur Day (E-Day), organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), underwent a transformation in terms of format and content, with a series of seminars broadcast live on 16 and 17 July […]

HONG KONG, CHINA – Media OutReach – 30 July 2020 – Crowdfunding, which has seen its popularity skyrocket with the rise of high profile platforms the likes of Kickstarter, GoFundMe and IndieGoGo, has often been hailed as a “democratising force” in finance, allowing enterprising individuals to launch new and innovative ventures while bypassing traditional sources of funding they would otherwise be unable to access. In a recent […]

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