The trail blazed by Hamza, founder of Hexona Systems and the architect of one of the world’s largest AI automation communities, is leading him back to the Middle East, a region that played a significant role in his past. Hamza’s journey is that of a visionary who travelled across the globe to gain wisdom and novel experiences but eventually came back to his homeland with a more […]
HANOI, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire – 27 October 2025 – Professor Sir Richard Henry Friend, Chair of the VinFuture Prize Council, shared that what began as a bold idea five years ago has grown into a symbol of confidence in the power of science to serve humanity. For him, being part of VinFuture is not merely a mission, but a deeply inspiring journey—one that brings together […]
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 27 October 2025 – CTF Life today announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding with Gleneagles Hospital Hong Kong (“Gleneagles”), CUHK Medical Centre (“CUHKMC”), and Hong Kong Baptist Hospital (“HKBH”) to establish strategic partnerships. In a pioneering move, CTF Life has also become the first insurance company to collaborate with Gleneagles MediCentre in Admiralty to launch an exclusive […]
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 27 October 2025 – The China Tennis Tour CCB (Asia) Hong Kong Open 2025 (hereafter “CTA1000 CCB (Asia) Hong Kong Open”) will return to Victoria Park Tennis Court from 23rd to 30th November 2025. The eight-day tournament will gather more than 150 of the China’s top players, competing across Men’s Singles, Women’s Singles, Men’s Doubles, and Women’s Doubles for […]
Inaugural “Hong Kong Student Ambassador Programme for Chinese Medicine and Health Care” Graduation Ceremony Students Showcase Their Learning Outcomes HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 26 October 2025 – Beijing Tong Ren Tang Chinese Medicine Company Limited (“Beijing Tong Ren Tang”) (3613.HK) yesterday hosted the 10th anniversary retrospective exhibition of its “Tong Ren Tang Stroke Prevention Campaign” community health activity at its Tai Po Production […]
Dubai didn’t become a hub of thoroughbred racing overnight. Its dominance grew from carefully planned moves, including one key transaction in 1981 that brought carefully selected bloodlines from British industrialist Jim McCaughey into the hands of Sheikh Maktoum bin Rashid Al Maktoum. McCaughey’s journey from construction tycoon to influential racing figure shows how vision and timing can create legacies no one could have predicted. By the late […]
MADRID, SPAIN – Media OutReach Newswire – 25 October 2025 – OPPO, a leading global smart device brand, today announced a deeper collaboration with Google to redefine personalized and secure mobile AI, focusing on personalized AI capabilities, AI model deployment, and AI privacy. Through this technical cooperation, OPPO aims to deliver more intuitive, secure, and comprehensive mobile AI experiences to users worldwide. “Working closely with partners like […]
The lead up to the table tennis contests at the 15th National Games of China take place next month at the Galaxy Arena, embracing the spirit of ‘National Games for All’ with the unique integration of record-breaking ‘sports-meet-art’ activations MACAU SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 24 October 2025 – In celebration of the 15th National Games of China, which will be hosted in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao […]
Unveils Bold Innovations, Strategic Partnerships, and a Vision for a Sustainable Tomorrow Revolutionary Vision: Michelin showcases its strategy to become a world-leading manufacturer of life-changing composites and experiences, driven by its All-Sustainable framework: People × Profit × Planet. Powerful Partnerships: Industry leaders and KOL joined Michelin in a panel discussion to share real-world sustainability collaborations and measurable impact. Culinary Innovation: GOAT Bangkok, a One MICHELIN Star restaurant, […]
Behomes, a PropTech company specializing in CRM solutions for the real estate industry, has announced the launch of its Web Development Division. The new direction focuses on creating data-powered, SEO-optimized websites for agencies, brokers, and developers in the Middle East, Asia, and other expanding real estate markets. Expanding from PropTech to Full Digital Ecosystems Behomes has been developing websites for its clients for several years, but this was previously […]
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 23 October 2025 – The Hong Kong Productivity Council (HKPC) today released the results of the “AI Readiness in Workplace Survey 2025”, which delves into the overall readiness, actual needs, challenges and future development opportunities of local enterprises in the application of artificial intelligence (AI). Building on these insights, HKPC set out eight strategic recommendations to drive broad and […]
HONG KONG / SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 23 October 2025 – Regent Hong Kong has etched its name in hospitality history by becoming the first and only hotel in Asia with the best views to secure a flawless 100/100 rating from The Most Perfect View Certified Program. This recognition cements the luxury waterfront hotel’s reputation as the hotel with the best views of Victoria Harbour, […]
Uunderscoring HGC’s Dedication to Embed ESG into Business Operation HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 23 October 2025 – HGC Global Communications (“HGC” or the “Group”), a fully-fledged ICT service provider and network operator with extensive global coverage, today announced it has been awarded “The Outstanding Award of ESG 2025”, making it the only telecom operator in Hong Kong recognized this award in 2025. This […]
K Raveendran The very idea of a Lokpal riding in a BMW, reeks of irony so strong that it almost feels like satire. The institution that stands as the sentinel of public probity, the watchdog against corruption, has managed to draw ridicule upon itself by its desire for luxury wheels. A BMW-driven Lokpal […]
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Trend Vision One™ ranked among top vendors in the NAV solutions market HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 22 October 2025 – Trend Micro Incorporated (TYO: 4704; TSE: 4704) announced today that it has been named a Leader in Network Analysis and Visibility (NAV) solutions by Forrester. The analyst firm’s independent market evaluation scores the flagship Trend Vision One™ platform highest among all 12 evaluated […]
BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 21 October 2025 – The Gem and Jewelry Institute of Thailand (Public Organization), or GIT, has unveiled a strategic plan to accelerate the adoption of Sustainability Standards aimed at strengthening Thailand’s gem and jewelry industry. The initiative promotes good governance, transparency, and traceability across the supply chain, establishing international benchmarks that build confidence among global buyers and leading brands. GIT […]
CHAOZHOU, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 21 October 2025 – From November 28th to 30th, the city will host the 23rd Teochew International Convention, welcoming Teochew people from around the world and sharing the city’s cultural story on a global stage. Leveraging this opportunity, Chaozhou has prioritized engagement with the global Teochew diaspora, mobilizing the strength of overseas communities and entrepreneurs to enhance development capacity and […]
Dubai-based Emirates NBD PJSC is poised to acquire a 60 per cent stake in India’s RBL Bank via a $3 billion investment, marking the largest foreign direct investment ever recorded in India’s banking sector. The move, announced on 18 October 2025, is structured through a preferential share issuance of up to 959.04 million shares at ₹280 each and is subject to regulatory approvals.
RBL Bank’s management expects the deal to close within five to eight months, positioning the infusion within the current financial year, according to statements made by the lender’s leadership. Emirates NBD will assume promoter status at RBL, gaining board-nomination rights and solidifying its long-term presence in the Indian market.
The deal comes as India’s financial sector registers a surge in cross-border deals, with total deal-value reaching approximately $8 billion from January to September 2025—a 127 per cent increase over the same period last year. For its part, RBL Bank, a private lender headquartered in Mumbai with assets estimated at ₹1.46 trillion and a customer base of over 15 million, will benefit from the capital uplift and expanded ecosystem access.
Emirates NBD’s group chief executive, Shayne Nelson, said the investment underscores the bank’s confidence in India’s financial services growth trajectory and reflects its ambition to leverage RBL’s domestic franchise alongside Emirates NBD’s regional reach. RBL’s managing director & CEO, R Subramaniakumar, described the alliance as providing “an enormous opportunity” to move from mid-sized to large-bank status in India, reinforcing its ambitions to enter wealth management and strengthen corporate and retail lending.
Under the terms of the agreement, Emirates NBD will first subscribe to a preferential issue up to 60 per cent of RBL Bank, and then launch a mandatory open offer to public shareholders of up to 26 per cent at the same ₹280 per share price. The final stake will depend on maximum permissible foreign-investment limits and minimum public shareholding norms. The Indian regulatory framework allows up to 74 per cent foreign investment in private banks, but typically limits individual foreign investors to a maximum of 15 per cent unless an exemption is granted by the Reserve Bank of India, which is reported to have given informal backing to the deal.
Analysts say the deal is transformative for both parties: RBL stands to enhance its capital adequacy ratio—projected around 40 per cent post-transaction—and may scale up its corporate banking, digital payments and branch network expansion, tapping into ties between India and the Middle East. For Emirates NBD, the acquisition consolidates its Indian market access and complements its existing footprint in the Middle East, North Africa and Turkey.
Challenges remain. The transaction is subject to regulatory approvals in India and requires compliance with public-shareholding rules, which could complicate the open-offer structure. In addition, RBL has grappled with governance concerns in the past—its former CEO stepped down abruptly in 2021 following regulatory scrutiny—which means integrating under a foreign majority owner will require careful management of culture, controls and strategic alignment.
Observers suggest the deal may set a precedent for greater foreign involvement in India’s mid-sized banking sector, with implications for capital flows, market consolidation and competition. Brokers in Mumbai noted that the infusion of “confidence capital” into RBL could unlock higher credit growth and improve investor perception of the Indian private-banking sector. Meanwhile, the broader wave of cross-border activity, including Japanese and UAE groups entering Indian banks, highlights the shifting dynamics of the India-Middle East-Europe economic corridor.
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 20 October 2025 – The second annual Global Youth Powerhouse Summit 2025, organized by the Hong Kong Youth Professional Global Advocacy, officially took place today. The Summit has convened over 200 young professionals, government leaders, and corporate executives from Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and the Greater Bay Area, with over 5000 global participants from over 30 countries joining […]
The Dubai-based airline Emirates has formally marked 25 years of its flight operations to Uganda, signalling both a milestone in the company’s growth in East Africa and its deeper entrenchment in the Ugandan travel market. Since its first landing in 2000, the carrier reports transporting 2.8 million passengers on 15,900 flights between Uganda’s capital region and Dubai. At launch, the service flew three times weekly, routed via […]
BEIJING, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 19 October 2025 – A thousand years ago, delivering fresh lychees from southern China to the capital, Chang’an, took over a week—and exhausted entire relays of horses. Today, the same journey takes just 24 hours. This dramatic change illustrates the rise of China’s modern logistics network: a nationwide system connecting producers, markets, and households with unprecedented speed and scale. Three […]
ONLYOFFICE Docs 9.1 has been launched, bringing with it a significant overhaul aimed at boosting both productivity and collaboration. Among its notable additions is a new set of PDF redaction tools, enabling users to efficiently remove sensitive content from documents, as well as various editor upgrades that promise to streamline workflows. The introduction of PDF redaction tools addresses growing concerns around privacy and data security, allowing users […]
A groundbreaking study by researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology has unveiled traces of Earth’s earliest form, hidden deep within the planet’s mantle. This discovery, based on chemical analysis of ancient mantle rocks, offers unprecedented insights into the planet’s violent beginnings and the remnants of its “proto Earth” phase. The study centres around an unusual imbalance in potassium isotopes found in rocks formed billions of years […]
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 18 October 2025 – Joyful Alliance, a Singapore-headquartered investment firm, today announced it will propose the development of the Wakayama Integrated Onsen Resort to the Wakayama City Government. The two parties officially signed the memorandum of cooperation on October 17. Joyful Alliance will propose an Integrated Onsen Resort development in Wakayama City, Japan, projected to attract millions of visitors […]
