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Tajul Islam The latest incident of helicopter crash involving Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has sparked a wave of speculation and concern both within Iran and internationally. Occurring in dense fog over the rugged terrain of Iran’s East Azerbaijan province, the incident raises critical questions about the circumstances that led to such a dangerous situation for one of the country’s most protected figures. On a routine diplomatic mission, President Raisi’s helicopter was carrying several high-ranking officials, including Foreign Minister […]

Powered by Backbase Engagement Banking Platform, Bank Muamalat aims to launch a revolutionary Islamic Banking Super App KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 20 May 2024 – In a strategic move towards becoming a leading, next-generation digital Islamic Bank for all, Bank Muamalat Malaysia Berhad (Bank Muamalat) has announced a long-term partnership with Backbase, the global leader in Engagement Banking. This collaboration, together with Mambu […]

Hiring AI-skilled talent is a priority for 70% of Hong Kong employers but 73% of them struggle to find the AI talent they need, highlighting a looming AI skills gap in the city HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 20 May 2024 – Amazon Web Services (AWS), an Amazon.com company, today released new research showing that when artificial intelligence (AI) is fully harnessed, Hong Kong […]

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, accompanied by senior leaders of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), ahead of a planned march to the BJP headquarters today declared that Prime Minister Narendra Modi can send anyone he wishes to jail. Kejriwal alleged that the BJP sees AAP as a threat, prompting what he terms “Operation Jhaadu” – […]

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HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 16 May 2024 – Aon plc (NYSE: AON), a leading global professional services firm, has announced the results of its 2023 Global Risk Management Survey, which gathered input from nearly 3,000 risk managers, C-suite leaders, treasurers, talent professionals and other executives from 61 countries and territories to identify their most pressing business challenges. The 2023 edition of Aon’s biennial […]

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has taken a significant step towards solidifying its position as a global leader in sustainability with the introduction of the “Blue Residency Visa. ” This new, long-term residency program offers a 10-year visa to individuals who have demonstrably contributed to environmental protection efforts. The Blue Residency Visa aligns with the UAE’s designation of 2024 as the “Year of Sustainability, ” a national […]

HANOI, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire – 16 May 2024 – VinFast Auto (Nasdaq: VFS) today announced that it received a record-breaking number of 27,649 non-refundable and non-transferable pre-orders for the mini-SUV VF 3 within 66 hours, setting a Vietnamese automotive record, demonstrating the impressive appeal of the VF 3 and its potential to become a “national car” in Vietnam. VinFast VF 3 receives a record number […]

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New stores in Korea’s Incheon International Airport and Thailand’s Suvarnabhumi Airport are among several recent and upcoming openings across the region HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 16 May 2024 – TUMI, the leading international travel, lifestyle and accessories brand, is redefining and reinvigorating travel retail with an expanded and refreshed presence at major international airports throughout Asia. The store openings on May 1, 2024 […]

The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) released a report today casting a bittersweet light on the ambitious renewable energy goals set at COP28. While achieving a threefold increase in renewable power capacity by 2030 is technically and economically possible, IRENA stresses the urgency of overcoming significant roadblocks to reach this target. The report, titled “Tracking COP28 outcomes: Tripling renewable power capacity by 2030,” acknowledges the positive momentum […]

Highlights of FY23/24 Results For the financial year ended 31 March 2024, total sales amounted to US$3,814 million – an increase of 5% compared to the prior year Gross profit totalled US$851 million – an increase of 19% EBITA, adjusted to exclude non-cash foreign exchange rate movements and restructuring charges, increased by 56% to US$343 million or 9.0% of sales (compared to 6.0% of sales in FY22/23) […]

First of its kind in Hong Kong’s construction industry to drive ESG initiatives HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 16 May 2024 – DBS Bank (Hong Kong) Limited (“DBS Hong Kong”) and Sanfield (Management) Limited (“Sanfield”) today announced the launch of pioneering Sustainability-linked Supplier Payment Services (“SPS”) for the Hong Kong construction industry. The SPS program marks a significant milestone in extending environmental, social and […]

PARIS, FRANCE – Media OutReach Newswire – 15 May 2024 – VinFast Auto (Nasdaq: VFS) today announced the signing of a cooperation agreement with Bosch, one of the leading global suppliers of automotive technology and services, giving VinFast customers in Europe access to Bosch’s extensive network of 700,000 charging points in 30 European countries and providing them with the freedom and convenience to travel across Europe with […]

SANTO DOMINGO, DOMINICAN REPUBLIC – Media OutReach Newswire – 15 May 2024 – CCD, a nearshore call center based in the Dominican Republic focused on providing exceptional patient experiences, announces its recognition and certification among the Best Places to Work in Dominican Republic for 2024. This certification reflects the company’s commitment to making every effort to achieve best employer status in terms of working conditions, and to […]

OCB achieves technology implementation speed 3x faster than industry norm in its launch of a customer-centric omnichannel banking platform, setting a new benchmark in Vietnam HO CHI MINH CITY, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire – 15 May 2024 – Backbase, the global leader in Engagement Banking, Orient Commercial Joint Stock Bank (OCB), a top private bank in Vietnam, together with SmartOSC, the premium digital enabler, announce the […]

Simple, affordable, and powerful infrastructure solution makes AI more accessible for enterprises SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 15 May 2024 – NetApp® (NASDAQ: NTAP), the intelligent data infrastructure company, today announced NetApp AIPod with Lenovo ThinkSystem servers for NVIDIA OVX, a converged infrastructure optimized for the generative AI era. NetApp and Lenovo have had a strong partnership for over five years and are now taking the […]

VANCOUVER, CANADA – Media OutReach Newswire – 14 May 2024 – Lee Kum Kee will be the exclusive condiment sponsor of the 9th World Championship of Chinese Cuisine (WCCC), to be held from 21-23 May at the PNE Forum in Vancouver, Canada. The World Federation of Chinese Catering Industry is organising the event in partnership with the Canada Catering Association. Lee Kum Kee will be the exclusive […]

Early profitability sets the stage for a promising start toward its 2025 financial targets Highlight and achievements of Q1 FY24: Growth momentum continues, as revenue increased by 33% YoY, exceeding 31% of FY24 guidance to reach JPY 7.4 billion, driven by robust traction from existing customers and early success in vertical diversification strategies Gross profit grew 37% YoY, with gross margin reaching 51.7%, a historical high for […]

The Wisconsin State Investment Board (WSIB) made waves in the financial world today after it disclosed the purchase of $99 million worth of shares in BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF. This move marks a significant development, as it represents one of the first major forays by a government-run investment board into the world of cryptocurrency. The WSIB, which oversees the investments of Wisconsin’s public pension funds, has […]

DUBAI, UAE – African Media Agency – 14 May 2024 – Mitsumi Distribution, a leading IT, Telco, Value and AI distributor in the Middle East and Africa, proudly announces its participation in GITEX Africa 2024. With a widespread presence spanning 28 countries and strategic partnerships with over 27+ vendors, Mitsumi Distribution is poised to showcase front-line technological advancements and innovations at this esteemed event. Mr. Mitesh Shah […]

Former finance executive with Alibaba, Amazon, and Credit Suisse named MoneyHero’s permanent CFO SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 14 May 2024 – MoneyHero Limited (NASDAQ: MNY) (“MoneyHero” or the “Company”), a market-leading personal finance and digital insurance aggregation and comparison platform in Greater Southeast Asia, today announced the appointment of Hao Qian as the Company’s new permanent Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”), effective immediately. Reporting directly to […]

Supported by Ronald McDonald House Charities Hong Kong and Dignity Kitchen HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 14 May 2024 – In a groundbreaking initiative today, Coda Bridge introduced Purpose Bound Money (PBM) — the first innovative charity project of its kind in Hong Kong. Pictured above – Mr. James Loh, Chairman of Coda Bridge (right) and Ms. Grace Fung Oei, RMHC Global Board of […]

By Saifur Rahman Emirates Group that includes the world’s largest international passenger carrier Emirates Airline and its ground handling and ticketing arm Dubai National Air Travel Agency (Dnata) reported a 71 percent jump in net profits exceeding Dh18.7 billion (US$5.1 billion) in 2023-24 financial year ending March 31 2024, compared to Dh11 billion (US$3 billion) recorded the previous year. This is a new profit record for Emirates […]

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 14 May 2024 – New data from Nexusguard’s DDoS Statistical Trends Report 2024 reveals bad actors are shifting DDoS tactics. Computers and servers became the primary target of attacks, making up 92% of DDoS attempts, compared to only 68% in the previous year. Attacks are also becoming shorter and less frequent, but more powerful. While the overall count in attack frequency […]

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 13 May 2024 – UXLINK, a revolutionary Web3 and social infrastructure platform, today announced its partnership with OKX Web3 Wallet, with the aim of launching a comprehensive marketing campaign. The campaign, set to launch on 10th May 2024, will offer eligible users exclusive access to UXLINK NFT whitelist benefits that are tied to $UXLINK token airdrops. This unique partnership will also […]

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