By James M Dorsey Russia’s intervention in Kazakhstan contains a cautionary message for Gulf foreign ministers visiting Beijing this week. The intervention to stabilize the government of Kazakh President Kassym-Johart Tokayev, following mass protests, cemented Russia’s primacy when it comes to security in Central Asia, a swathe of land that is as much Russia’s backyard as it is China’s. At least 164 people were killed in the protest, thousands […]
Placement emphasizes categories including deployment, capabilities, and support HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 12 January 2022 – Trend Micro Incorporated (TYO: 4704; TSE: 4704), a global cybersecurity leader, has been placed in the prestigious Customers’ Choice quadrant of the latest Gartner Peer Insights ‘Voice of the Customer’ report for endpoint protection platforms. Some 93% of customers on 340 overall reviews would recommend Trend Micro’s capabilities, […]
By James M Dorsey Like Qatar, after winning the right to host this year’s World Cup, Saudi Arabia is discovering the pitfalls of seeking soft power, whether through sports or religion, without coming to grips with skeletons in its closet. Last week, France spotlighted the pitfalls when it questioned security in the kingdom following a mysterious explosion in a support vehicle carrying six members of the Sodicars Racing team […]
SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 11 January 2022 – Jotun, the leading provider of high-performance hull coatings for the global maritime industry, has entered into a commercial agreement with US-based shipowner Eagle Bulk Shipping Inc. for adoption of Jotun Hull Skating Solutions to enhance vessel performance by minimizing biofouling. Under the new partnership, Eagle Bulk’s bulk carrier Shanghai Eagle has been selected to use Jotun’s unique automated hull-cleaning solution that […]
In 2021, natural disasters caused overall losses of US$ 280bn, of which roughly US$ 120bn were insured Alongside 2005 and 2011, the year 2021 proved to be the second-costliest ever for the insurance sector (record year 2017: US$ 146bn, inflation-adjusted) –overall losses from natural disasters were the fourth-highest to date (record year 2011: US$ 355bn) Hurricane Ida was the year’s costliest natural disaster, with overall losses of […]
– Listing on the new “Sparks” segment of SIX Swiss Exchange for small and medium-sized companies is planned for Q1 2022, subject to market environment – Xlife Sciences AG is a Swiss company focused on the value development and commercialization of promising research projects from universities and other research institutions in the field of life sciences – The company is involved as incubator and accelerator in in […]
Up to 20% premium refund upon successful application HONG KONG & MACAU – Media OutReach – 10 January 2022 – AXA Hong Kong and Macau (AXA) today announced the launch of “FortuneXtra Savings Plan (“FortuneXtra”) to help customers seize currency potentials and accelerate wealth building with exceptional flexibility to suit changing trends and needs. Kevin Chor, Chief Life and Health Insurance Officer, AXA Hong Kong and Macau, […]
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Increasing your business’s awareness is the best way to generate more leads and therefore, more sales. The more well-known and discoverable your business is, the more capable it will be to generate more profit. It is easiest to implement digital strategies to grow your brand’s awareness as more people engage with digital media than traditional media nowadays. Therefore, it is ideal to know about the best digital […]
Customer service can be difficult to provide on an e-commerce site because there are no face-to-face encounters, but it is just as crucial as it is in any other customer-facing organization. While e-commerce websites might be tremendously handy, they can also fall short in a number of important ways. The inability to give the same level of personalized attention that you would obtain in a brick-and-mortar store […]
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 4 January 2022 – NFT & blockchain game developer HolyShxxt!! announces the upcoming launch of a set of generative art collectibles that includes 8,888 special soccer players’ NFTs. HolyShxxt!! promises to launch a strategic football management simulation GameFi within three months from the day all NFTs are minted, and details will be announced on 11 January 2022. Join us and play to earn! […]
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System Offers Industry-Leading, All-In-One Multi-Sensor and Security Hub with Integrated Keypad Featuring NFC Technology, Enhanced Encryption and More SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 4 January 2022 – Arlo Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: ARLO), a leading smart home security brand, today announced the Arlo Security System, a comprehensive DIY security monitoring solution that rounds out the Arlo ecosystem for greater peace of mind. Recognised as a 2022 CES Innovation Award honouree, the Arlo […]
By Peter Garnry India looks like the next China in terms of growth, infrastructure investments, market reforms, technology IPOs and subsequent returns for shareholders, and urbanisation. Indian equities have been one of the best equity markets over the past 20 years growing earnings 10% annualised and we believe this trend will continue over the next 10 years with extraordinary returns for investors. But India’s huge growth and […]
By James M Dorsey Javed Ahmad Ghamidi is a rare clerical voice in Pakistan. A prominent religious scholar and former member of the state-appointed Council of Islamic Ideology that ensures that legislation conforms with Islamic law, Mr. Ghamidi calls a spade a spade in a country in which that can have dire consequences. To be sure, Mr. Ghamidi can do so because he is no longer resident […]
By Manish Rai Tablighi Jamaat (TIJ) is currently grabbing the headlines for getting banned by Saudi Arabia. Saudi government official statement called Jamaat a danger to society and one of the gates of terrorism. In a tweet on December 6, the country’s Ministry of Islamic Affairs said Minister of Islamic Affairs, Dr. Abdullatif Al Alsheikh has directed the mosque preachers and the mosques that held Friday prayer […]
By Dr. Nir Boms The new sounds of “tolerance, peace and prosperity” that come from the Gulf are often treated with suspicion – a cliche aimed at obfuscating the newfound autocratie in the region. However, while slogans might be cheap – actual changes made on the ground should be noted. The United Arab Emirates moral education curriculum reform is telling of the vision that the country’s leaders […]
SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 21 December 2021 – As Singapore starts to make a progressive recovery with the lifting of restrictions, Dive Deals has launched online support for users to elevate their shopping experience by receiving personalised deals tailored to their preferences. The innovative web-based deal discovery platform has been developing its platform’s personalisation engine and features: One example of a personalisation feature would be the […]
The Gift Supports Business China’s Business Leaders Programmes Over Next Five Years SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 20 December 2021 – Independent philanthropic organisation founded by Mr. and Mrs. Sukanto Tanoto, Tanoto Foundation and Business China Singapore inked a partnership to support Singapore businesses that are or will be operating in China. The partnership is aimed to support Business China’s programmes with a strong focus on: business […]
SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 20 December 2021 – The Immigration People, an award-winning inbound Singapore immigration firm, has launched a new assessment tool to help Singapore Permanent Resident (PR) and Singapore Citizenship applicants calculate their eligibility. The Immigration People was established to empower people with the proper knowledge in Singapore immigration matters and help them achieve their residency dream in Singapore. With a collective experience of more than 25 […]
Close to 300 Students from 18 Schools Learn How to Bring Sustainability to Life HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 19 December 2021 – Environmental, social and governance (ESG) knowledge should form part of Hong Kong youth’s future skills development, according to the Hong Kong Association of Banks (HKAB). WONG Kam-sing, Secretary for the Environment, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (fourth from right, second row), Luanne LIM, Chairperson, the […]
By James M Dorsey Footballers with diametrically opposed views on homosexuality and alcohol consumption have sparked heated controversy about Islamic mores and human and workers’ rights in Qatar’s final stretch in the run-up for next year’s FIFA World Cup. Two things stand out in the controversy beyond the specific arguments put forward by opposing camps. First, some fault lines cut across community lines rather than pit one […]
Arabian Post Staff GCC policymakers must navigate a challenging and uncertain landscape as the pandemic continues to cloud the global outlook and countries are in different phases of recovery, with varied growth prospects and policy space, IMF said in an assessment of the GCC economies. The Fund noted that GCC policymakers moved quickly to mitigate the health and economic impacts of twin COVID-19 and oil price shocks. […]
By James M Dorsey Increasingly, compliance with US sanctions against Iran could emerge as a litmus test of the United Arab Emirates’ close ties to the United States. At the sharp edge of a potential rift between the allies is a reportedly recently concluded agreement by a private UAE company to build gas-fired thermal, solar, and wind power plants with a total capacity of 300 megawatts in Iran’s hydrocarbon-rich […]
