By: Mohammad Javad Mousavizadeh While the Taliban swept all of Afghanistan, analysts have little clue of Iranian officials’ concern about the collapse of Iran’s next door. As an extremist group, the Taliban has never been a danger for Iran in recent years, and the Islamic Republic’s view of the Taliban has changed from a threat to an opportunity with a common aim, withdrawal of United States […]
Every year, around 45 tropical cyclones hit the world. In the past 50 years alone, tropical cyclones have killed more than 700,000 people and caused greater than US$1,400 billion in damages. Aside from tropical cyclones, volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, bushfires, droughts, and armed conflict are experienced by many people worldwide. And when disasters strike, people suffer from sickness, injuries and many other hardships, so they need whatever help […]
Turkey is a land poised between West Asia and Europe. It is part Asia and part Europe, and visitors to the country love it for its unique, strategic location. It charms the rest of the world with its rich culture and architecture that reflect its many cultural influences. It is indeed one of the world’s most exciting destinations. And if Turkey’s romance and mystique captivate you, Turkish […]
IP Accelerator connects small and medium-sized businesses with a network of trusted Singapore Intellectual Property (IP) law firms that will charge competitive fees on key services Participating businesses can access Amazon’s brand protection tools months before their trademark registration is issued SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 26 August 2021 – Today, Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) launched the Intellectual Property Accelerator (IP Accelerator) in Singapore, making it easier and […]
pixabay In June, the US government itself issued ransomware guidance for businesses. In the recent past, Colonial Oil was hit by ransomware which caused a lot of the northeast of America to be without crude oil for a couple of weeks. This suddenly put immense pressure on the US infrastructure and panic among customers. You could see lines of vehicles outside gas stations as the rumor of […]
Today, unlike in the past, more and more people are involved in the information technology field. According to a recent post on a popular finance website, FinancesOnline, the global budget for information technology is expected to reach $3.92 trillion in 2021. This also means that IT specialists will have to better express themselves in a field that thrives on competitiveness. And this article is your guide to […]
Global beauty brand’s collaboration with online platform City Walks aims to turn men into allies through direct experience of the female perspective SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 25 August 2021 – Unilever beauty brand, LUX, is launching a campaign to highlight the impact of casual sexism faced by women in their everyday lives by inviting men to experience it first-hand for themselves. Whether on the street or […]
Essential Wireless Video Doorbell, Essential Spotlight Camera and Pro 3 Floodlight Camera Recognised for Standout Design SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 24 August 2021 – Arlo Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: ARLO), a leading smart home security brand, today announced it has been awarded three 2021 Red Dot Design Awards highlighting its Essential Wireless Video Doorbell, Essential Spotlight Camera and Pro 3 Floodlight Camera. The Red Dot Award is an international […]
SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 24 August 2021 – Falcon Mobility is excited to announce the launch of its new lightweight Ultra-Lite 2 electric wheelchair. With this launch, the company aims to provide the elderly and disabled communities with a new affordable and lightweight wheelchair option, making it more convenient for caregivers to transport their wards’ personal mobility aids to and from a vehicle. This model is the evolution […]
James M Dorsey Afghanistan is showing the United Arab Emirates the downside of being a haven for deposed leaders and exiled politicians whose wealth is reportedly parked without question in Emirati financial institutions. The latest arrival in the UAE, former Afghan president Ashraf Ghani, denied this week allegations by Afghanistan’s ambassador to Tajikistan, Zahir Aghbar, that he had stolen US$169 million from state coffers and an assertion by the Russian […]
Offers top-notch medical expenses coverage of up to HKD2,500,000 Comprehensive coverage with tailored protection to give peace of mind HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 23 August 2021 – With the increasing popularity of overseas study, AXA Hong Kong (“AXA”) and HSBC launch a new insurance plan “Overseas StudySurance” to provide extensive care for students getting education abroad. With annual premium as low as HKD4,000, students can enjoy […]
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 23 August 2021 – Arup, a global built environment consultant, celebrates its 45th anniversary in Hong Kong with a series of initiatives, including a city story video series and a dedicated school programme, to envision a more sustainable Hong Kong with the local community. Today, Arup’s influence can be felt everywhere across the city, from its tallest building to the longest bridge and […]
KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach – 19 August 2021 – Over 80 percent of Malaysian businesses surveyed by CPA Australia, one of the world’s largest professional accounting bodies, undertook a major technology project in the last 12 months. CPA Australia found that technologies such as data analytics and business intelligence software delivered a boon for the nation’s businesses. Bryan Chung FCPA: By using technology, Malaysian businesses were able […]
By James M Dorsey Having taken control, the Taliban want the world to believe that they have become more pragmatic and inclusive in the twenty years since they brutally ruled Afghanistan. Whether true or not, will be determined by the group’s attitudes towards jihadists and other militants, ethnic and religious minorities, women, and governance. To be fair, the Taliban despite controlling all of Afghanistan since Sunday, including […]
By Matein Khalid The horrific fall of Kabul to the Taliban is an indictment of both the systemic corruption that plagued the Ashraf Ghani government and the policy incompetence of the Biden White House in a critical stage of the war. In retrospect, the US had no business negotiating with the primitive savages of the Taliban who have never severed their links with Al Qaeda and ISIS […]
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 17 August 2021 – Apidays LIVE Hong Kong 2021, the biggest API-first virtual conference in Hong Kong, unveils the schedule & agenda today with the theme “API Ecosystem & Data Interchange” by beNovelty Limited – a homegrown award-winning API company. More than 1000 attendees are expected to join the virtual event, being held on 25th and 26th August, 2021, with a series of talks, workshops & roundtables from regional and local […]
Photo by Sarah Chai from Pexels Personal Loans can help you consolidate debt, pay off high-interest credit cards, or get money at a set rate when you need it. Unfortunately, many con artists prey on customers seeking a personal loan or other forms of credit. A personal loan scam is a means for fraudulent lenders to gain your private information or charge you fees without really […]
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 16 August 2021 – Jockey Club Engage Digital Exploration (JC ENGAGE) has just completed the first round of Video Storytelling workshop journey in 2021 with 14 NGO teams in Hong Kong serving across various sectors of society powered by a team of 32 passionate skill-based volunteers from the corporate sector. Research suggests that the top 3 challenges for NGOs to engage the community are funding, […]
James M Dorsey Israel’s first post-Netanyahu government is seeking to rebuild fractured relations with the Jewish Diaspora and rebrand the country as a liberal rather than an illiberal democracy against the backdrop of uncertainty about future US policy towards the Middle East and continued unconditional backing of the Jewish state. Uncertainty about US reliability has been reinforced by the US negotiation with the Taliban and subsequent withdrawal […]
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 12 August 2021 – Due to emergent COVID-19 developments in our key tournament markets, the group stage of the VCT Stage 3 – Challengers SEA – Playoffs will be pushed back by one day and will now take place between 13 – 16 August. This change does not affect the Playoffs finals dates which remain from 19 – 22 August, […]
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 10 August 2021 – In the myriad of voices and opinions swimming in the tech world, good advice is hard to come by. This is why having trusted voices is important, and prominent Key Opinion Leaders (KOL) in the technology arena such as Jonathan Rettinger, as well as well-known influencer Forbes contributor Ben Sin and popular phone review website GSMArena […]
By HassanAI Ali Mansoor AI is already leading transformational developments in the global banking sector. Luckily for the UAE, due to the farsighted vision of its ruler Sheikh Muhammad, the banking sector of the UAE has continued to ride the wave of robust growth and development. What are some of the areas that the banking sector of the UAE can tap for incorporating AI as a way […]
Helping humans in despair, with dogs in need of care. Hong Kong’s high jewellery designer raises awareness for abandoned pups and mental health conditions stemmed from COVID-19 HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 7 August 2021 – The renowned Hong Kong jewellery house, Dilys’ Collection, is delighted to announce their partnership with a local charity organisation – Dog Rescue Action International (DRAI). Together, they will be launching their […]
Japanese Wines Export Outgrew Other Alcohols Export to Hong Kong Scored a record-high 5-fold Rise HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 6 August 2021 – The Japan Food Product Overseas Promotion Center (JFOODO) was set up by Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) to promote the brands of Japanese agricultural, fishery and food products. JFOODO has been devoted to achieving popularity of Japanese wines in Hong Kong with multiple campaigns […]
