By James M. Dorsey US President Joe Biden may have little appetite for Israeli-Palestinian peacemaking but seems determined to prevent some third parties from exploiting the regional stalemate to their advantage. That seems to be one message contained in ensuring that King Abdullah of Jordan will be the first Arab leader to visit the White House since Mr. Biden took office. The message takes on added significance with the […]
SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 28 June 2021 – SAP (NYSE: SAP) announced that Proxtera, an intelligent and open global network of B2B marketplaces that creates seamless buying and selling opportunities and business services for small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) in Asia, is joining Ariba Network, the largest digital business network in the world. By joining Ariba Network, Proxtera will now be part of one collaborative, […]
Study calculates total projected benefits of up to $1.7 million HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 25 June 2021 – Trend Micro Incorporated (TYO: 4704; TSE: 4704), a global cybersecurity leader, today announced a new study revealing that its hybrid cloud security services can save thousands of person-hours per year on security administration. Forrester Consulting surveyed and interviewed 97 Trend Micro Cloud One customers and drew […]
SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 25 June 2021 – Microsoft today introduced Windows 11, a new experience designed to bring users closer to the things and people they love. From intuitive design features that make multitasking a breeze to an all-new Microsoft Store that provides users with easy access to apps, games, and movies, the new Windows 11 is optimized for working, learning, and playing and delivering […]
Customers have experienced 79% savings when consolidating vendors with an extended detection and response solution HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 23 June 2021 – Trend Micro Incorporated (TYO: 4704; TSE: 4704), a global cybersecurity leader, today announced new analyst research that reveals organizations using Trend Micro Vision One, its extended detection and response (XDR) solution, benefit from enhanced security effectiveness, business enablement and cost reduction. […]
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 23 June 2021 – The 2021 Southeast Asia (SEA) Icon Series, organized by Riot Games, is set to conclude with its first regional championship of the year – the Summer Super Cup. Throughout the tournament circuit, teams have been competing in League of Legends: Wild Rift, the mobile version of the popular multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA) game that has […]
New ThinkEdge SE30 and SE50 enable digital transformation at the edge for healthcare, retail, manufacturing and all data-dependent industries HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 22 June 2021 – Lenovo™ announced today its all new portfolio of embedded computers for the edge. Building from the existing edge portfolio from Lenovo, the ThinkEdge devices – the new ThinkEdge SE30 and ThinkEdge SE50 – are small, rugged, and […]
SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 21 June 2021 – VP Bank Ltd Singapore Branch has been awarded ‘Best Boutique Private Bank’ at the 9th annual WealthBriefingAsia Awards 2021. The win is testament to the bank’s long-standing expertise and commitment to its valued clients across Asia-Pacific. Through its two strategic pillars – private banking and intermediaries, VP Bank has established a long-standing tradition and deep understanding of the […]
Job seekers and career switchers ride the digitalisation wave to land new roles and more opportunities with acquired skills 58% increase in tech training places since the start of the pandemic SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 18 June 2021 – When the pandemic hit, 57-year old Muhamed Ibrahim Mohd Salleh found himself unemployed and not being able secure a job. Having only offline sales experience and zero […]
Security leader expands vision to support and secure the post-pandemic workforce HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 16 June 2021 – Trend Micro Incorporated (TYO: 4704; TSE: 4704), a global cybersecurity leader, offers comprehensive visibility into identity and device security health based on the industry’s most comprehensive risk insights. This is critical for customers to successfully achieve true Zero Trust security. To find out more […]
DHL Global Forwarding is offering to reduce its main haul carbon emissions with the use of Sustainable Marine Fuels for ocean freight Customers can now decarbonize their complete ocean freight supply chains The new service offers a fuel-switch on behalf of the customer SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 16 June 2021 – DHL Global Forwarding, the air and ocean freight specialist of Deutsche Post DHL Group, introduces […]
China REITs add a compelling dimension to the real assets sector in the region. Enabling the sustainable financing of these massive projects will spur the development of new financing vehicles and foster the development of infrastructure as an asset class. NEW DELHI, INDIA – Media OutReach – 16 June 2021 – China’s highly anticipated REIT pilot program finally came to fruition this week, with the launch of […]
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 15 June 2021 – Hong Kong Design Centre (HKDC) announced today the appointment of Dr Joseph Wong as its new Executive Director, succeeding Dr Edmund Lee with effect from 1 July 2021. Dr Joseph Wong, new Executive Director of Hong Kong Design Centre effective from 1 July 2021 Dr Joseph Wong is a designer, academic and educator, bringing with him […]
Arabian Post Staff Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) has listed 1 billion euros of bonds issued by Emirates Telecommunications Group Company PJSC (Etisalat Group) in two equal tranches maturing in 2028 and 2033. The bonds were more than six times over-subscribed. Etisalat Group’s 500 million euro 7-year notes mature on 17 May 2028 and carry a 0.375% coupon, while the 12-year 500-million-euro tranche matures on 17 May […]
Dr. James M. Dorsey Saudi Arabia has stepped up efforts to outflank the United Arab Emirates and Qatar as the Gulf’s commercial, cultural, and/or geostrategic hub. The kingdom has recently expanded its challenge to the smaller Gulf states by seeking to position Saudi Arabia as the region’s foremost sport destination once Qatar has had its moment in the sun with the 2022 World Cup as well as […]
Fast, light and built on an open platform, Refinitiv Workspace for Wealth Advisors is tailored to the specific needs of wealth advisors, delivering an efficient workflow and actionable insights at home or in the office. SINGAPORE/HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 11 June 2021 – Refinitiv today announced that Refinitiv Workspace for Wealth Advisors has been chosen by global financial services group Nomura’s International Wealth […]
By Saifur Rahman Singapore’s Social Loan Company and Dubai-based Aafaq Islamic Finance announced a partnership to deliver mobile-first loan platform that could democratise and disrupt the US$90.91 billion (Dh333.88 billion) consumer credit market in the UAE. The partnership with The Social Loan Company (TSLC), a Singapore-based AI/ML-powered cutting-edge big data-driven credit enablement platform company, will help Aafaq Islamic Finance to set up a trend-setting non-bank, mobile-first loan platform to […]
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 7 June 2021 – Axion Global Digits (” Company”) is pleased to announce that its subsidiary, Axion Global Innovation Centre (“AGIC”), is joining the vibrant and growing fintech community with the establishment of an office at the FINTECH CENTRE @INNOCENTRE of Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (“HKSTP”) in Kowloon Tong. Launched in January 2021, HKSTP FinTech Centre is […]
Shopmatic encourages small businesses and entrepreneurs to go online with its ‘Inspiring Entrepreneurship Programme’, offering no hosting fees for 90 days between 3rd June and 31st August 2021. SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 7 June 2021 – International e-commerce enabler Shopmatic has been unlocking online business success for SMBs and individual entrepreneurs since its inception. In its latest drive to help businesses go online, Shopmatic is […]
Light-weight panel system provides facility owners with safe options towards carbon neutrality HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 5 June 2021 – The leading solar photovoltaic (PV) developer and investor in carbon neutrality solutions, NEFIN Group, was appointed by Hong Kong Cyberport (Cyberport) to trailblaze solar PV solutions for its existing facilities. The revolutionary solar panel system overcomes space and loading constraints of most buildings […]
NEW DELHI, INDIA – Media OutReach – 4 June 2021 – OctaFX Copytrading is a popular service that allows clients to profit by copying trades from professional traders, also known as Master Traders. The company recently introduced Risk Score—a game-changing feature that enables copiers to choose Master Traders based on the risk of their trading strategy. OctaFX Copytrading is a top-rated service among the company’s clients. There […]
Trend Micro study reveals the human cost of underpowered Security Operations Centers HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 2 June 2021 – Trend Micro Incorporated (TYO: 4704; TSE: 4704), a global cybersecurity leader, today released results from a new study that reveals SOC and IT security teams are suffering from high levels of stress outside of the working day—with alert overload a prime culprit. According […]
