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Taiwan’s 2020 Tang Prize Laureate Wang Gungwu to Talk about the Many Faces of Sinology

TAIPEI, TAIWAN – Media OutReach – 15 September 2020 – Given the span and complexity of Chinese history, it is not surprising only a handful of people can have a comprehensive knowledge of it. The Tang Prize Foundation and National Chengchi University will co-host the 2020 Tang Prize Masters’ Forum for Sinology, scheduled to take place from 2p.m. to 4p.m. (GMT+8), Taiwan time, on September 22, at the University’s Art […]

Trend Micro Study Finds 39% of Employees Access Corporate Data on Personal Devices

Corporate data policies may need to be refreshed as workforce remains remote   HONG KONG, CHINA – Media OutReach – 15 September 2020 – Trend Micro Incorporated (TYO: 4704; TSE: 4704), the leader in cloud security, today released survey results that show smart home devices and their apps represent a major weak link in the corporate cybersecurity chain as the lines between work and home life increasingly blur.   Trend […]

Aon and Doerscircle Partner to Provide Insurance Solutions to Entrepreneurs and Independent Workers

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 14 September 2020 – Aon plc (NYSE: AON), a leading global professional services firm providing a broad range of risk, retirement and health solutions, today announced its collaboration with Doerscircle, an all-in-one platform to source and market insurance solutions  to entrepreneurs and independent workers. Aon and Doerscircle aim to re-design and provide new insurance solutions for the large, and often underserved, workforce of entrepreneurs, startuppers and […]

Nearly Two Decades After 9/11, Military-Industrial Complex In USA Is Stronger Than Ever

Brazil’s “fake news” bill won’t solve its misinformation problem

Brazil is grappling with a crisis of misinformation. To solve it, the country should be investing in education and holding the financiers of fake-news networks accountable. Instead, Brazil’s National Congress is considering legislation that would violate the privacy and freedom of expression of the country’s 137 million internet users. Several members and supporters of President…

Why the most controversial US internet law is worth saving

US president Donald Trump and his Democratic opponent, Joe Biden, agree on at least one issue: the arcane federal law known as Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act. On September 8, Trump tweeted that Republican lawmakers should “repeal Section 230, immediately.” With similar urgency, Biden had told the New York Times last December that…

Editorial: Despite quirks, San Jose voters should approve Measure G

Ballot measure would authorize police reforms, expand Planning Commission and allow redistricting flexibility.

Delivery of COVID-19 vaccine: DHL study shows how public and private sector can partner for success

Global delivery of 10 billion doses of serum needs scaled-up medical supply chains A framework is provided to tackle future health emergencies beyond COVID-19 BONN, GERMANY – Media OutReach – September 7, 2020 – With first emergency use authorizations for COVID-19 vaccines expected to be effective in the last quarter of 2020, logistics providers are challenged to rapidly establish medical supply chains to deliver more than ten billion doses worldwide. DHL, […]

Should freedom of assembly be an absolute right?

During the coronavirus pandemic, sizeable demonstrations have taken place in Belarus, Germany and the United States.

Pompeo: Iranian threats in the region must be confronted

LONDON: The US has emphasized the need to confront Iranian threats in the region, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said on Wednesday. Pompeo also said that the international community should hold the

Amazon Launches New Category for Pets in Singapore on Amazon.sg

More than half a million products now available on Amazon.sg’s new Pet Supplies category, catering to dogs, cats, small animals, fish and aquatic pets, birds as well as reptiles and amphibians Shine a spotlight on your pet by joining the Face of Amazon Pets Contest and win a chance for your pet to be featured on Amazon.sg plus walk away with over $1,500 worth of prizes   […]

Atradius: Asia faces sharp rise in insolvencies as Covid-19 pressure mounts

HONG KONG, CHINA – Media OutReach – 1 September 2020 – Atradius forecasts a jump in insolvencies across Asia in 2020, with Hong Kong expected to be one of the most affected markets across the globe. The increases are primarily driven by the impact the Covid-19 pandemic is having on global economies. Every major economy, except for China, is expected to enter recession this year, the depth and length of which […]

Trend Micro Research Finds Both On-Premise and Cloud-based Servers Compromised by Criminal Underground

Understanding the infrastructure behind cybercrime helps detect and stop operations   HONG KONG, CHINA – Media OutReach – September 2, 2020 – Trend Micro Incorporated (TYO: 4704; TSE: 4704), the leader in cloud security, today released research that states organizations’ on-premise and cloud-based servers are compromised, abused and rented out as part of a sophisticated criminal monetization lifecycle. The findings come from the second of a three-part […]

Hong Kong Accounted for 54% of the Total APAC Data Center Investment Volume in 2020YTD

Hong Kong also ranked the fourth most attractive data center location in APAC   HONG KONG, CHINA – Media OutReach – 31 August 2020 – Investment into data centers in Asia Pacific (APAC) is on the rise with the total transaction volume between 2018 and 2020 totalling USD 5.70 billion, 7.2x that between 2015 and 2017. Despite the pandemic outbreak, investment activity in the sector remains relatively […]

These 7 Computer Tips Will Help You Be More Productive

Millions of people all over the country work exclusively on a computer. In fact, there are over 4 million information technology workers alone! These days, you don’t even have to work in the technology field to work on the computer. Computers are used for everything from productivity to entertainment, which is both a positive and a negative. Because you likely use your computer for both work and […]

How to Adopt a Beneficial DevOps Model

If your company is considering adopting a DevOps Model, there are many advantages to multiple departments of your company. This model focuses on culminating the various market cultures, philosophies, tools, and practices that would elevate an organization’s efficiency to deliver quality services or products that satisfy every customer criterion. When you do a DevOps Market Analysis, it allows great insight into what companies to invest in and […]

Expo 2020 country pavilions to be completed by year-end: BIE

UAE – The construction of all country pavilions for Dubai Expo 2020 will be completed by end of this year and the UAE is working on developing guidelines to ensure a Covid-free Expo site. Bureau International des Expositions (BIE), which oversees and regulates World Expos, said preparations for the mega event have continued in recent months in adherence to the precautionary measures taken by UAE authorities. A […]

Coronavirus: UAE ready to deliver ‘world class’ Expo 2020 Dubai

An Expo 2020 Dubai chief praised the “indomitable spirit” of the event’s international community and vowed the UAE would deliver a world class spectacle next year. Reem Al Hashimy, Minister of State for International Co-operation and director general of Expo 2020 Dubai Bureau, admitted the Covid-19 pandemic had tested the relationships of countries across the globe. But she said the first ever hosting of the Expo in […]

Spotlight on Oman/Bahrain/Kuwait: Employee Rights Compared

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 […]

CUHK Business School Research Looks at the Limitations of Using Artificial Intelligence to Pick Stocks

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 […]

Banyan Tree Group’s Ultimate Getaways Returns Bigger and Better

30 Destinations; Countless Travel Possibilities and Experiences   SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 26 August 2020 – Following the inaugural success of Ultimate Getaways promotion in May, Banyan Tree Group has launched its exclusive Ultimate Getaways 2. This time, featuring more than double the destinations, the Group’s 30 properties worldwide will offer countless travel choices with savings of up to 80%.   As the world navigates a new normal, consumer surveys have shown […]

Buying strategies in India and the various ways of investing Bitcoins

With day to day increasing Bitcoin value, more people tend to buy and invest in Bitcoins. In the US, Canada and other countries buying and selling Bitcoins are very famous and an easy process also. Initially, it was a big task in India, but later India also started to buy Bitcoin due to its profitable nature. This article discusses what a Bitcoin is, how to buy in […]

Eagle Hospitality Trust Sponsor Urges Collaboration to Save REIT

Urban Commons believes it is time to unite and deliver a sustainable survival plan for the REIT The Sponsor objects to deliberately being portrayed in a negative light SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 21 August 2020 – In a Breach Notice sent to Eagle Hospitality Trust (EHT or REIT), Urban Commons (UC or Sponsor or Master Lessee), the Los Angeles-based real estate investment and development firm and Sponsor of EHT, has […]

UAE ramps up post Covid-19 economy

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 […]