Jammu and Kashmir will host the third tourism working group meeting of G20 countries in capital Srinagar from today amid tight security. This is the first such international event in the region after Centre revoked Jammu and Kashmir’s special status and stripped of its statehood in August 2019. A glittering facelift has been given to […]
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Together Driving the Development of Hong Kong’s Virtual Asset Market HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 22 May 2023 – Eddid Financial and Venture Smart Financial Holdings Limited (“VSFG”) have forged a strategic cooperation and investment partnership, committing to marrying their best strengths and, abiding by compliance framework permits, working together to promote the sustainable development of financial services along the virtual asset value chain, and […]
By P. Sreekumaran THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: There is no denying it. The spectacular Congress victory in Karnataka Assembly elections has come as a much-needed morale booster for the party unit in Kerala. But the question is: Can the Kerala unit do a Karnataka in the State? The answer is: it is not at all easy, given the […]
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By Maria Duarte A traditional family in Lahore, Pakistan, is ripped apart when the youngest son becomes infatuated with an ambitious trans starlet in Saim Sadiq’s impressive debut feature which explores sexual fluidity, love, desire, and rebellion within a repressed patriarchal society. Haider (a phenomenal Ali Junejo) is unemployed and a stay-at-home husband, cooking for […]
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Opposition leaders on Saturday attacked the government over the withdrawal of Rs 2000 currency notes from circulation with West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee describing it as “Tughlaqi demonetisation drama” and Congress wondering if this was the second “notebandi” exercise. The BJP rejected this was any sort of demonetisation and instead reminded the Congress that […]
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The fight between Delhi government and Centre remains on with Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal now retweeting a post of Prime Minister Narendra Modi from 2013 in which PM Modi wrote “why ordinance?”. PM Modi was the Gujarat chief minister back then and had posted the tweet to hit out at Congress that was at the […]
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HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 18 May 2023 – Blue Bottle Coffee announces its latest innovation and first soluble espresso product – Craft Instant Coffee Espresso will be available in Blue Bottle Coffee Hong Kong starting from 20 May. Removing the need for machines and brewing expertise, Blue Bottle’s Craft Instant Espresso makes enjoying delicious cafe-quality espresso drinks anywhere effortless, instantly brings the meticulous quality […]
Students from Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, and the Philippines to compete for recognition & attractive prizes worth SGD30,000 from LEGOLAND® Malaysia Resort LEGOLAND School Challenge expands its region to include students from ASEAN countries such as Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, and the Philippines. Schools and winning teams will be credited, and entries will be displayed at LEGOLAND Malaysia Resort. The Competition hopes to instill a lifelong learning […]
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 17 May 2023 – Epicor, a global leader of industry-specific enterprise software to promote business growth, will today demonstrate its vision at the company’s annual Insights 2023 user conference for the connected Data Supply Chain, helping Makers, Movers, and Sellers action indispensable insights to strengthen and optimize their own operations, as well as more closely collaborate with trusted partners and […]
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 17 May 2023 – The University of Hong Kong (HKU) is pleased to announce that two of the University’s esteemed researchers, Professor Vivian Yam and Professor Xuechen Li, have been recognised for their exceptional contributions to the field of chemistry. Professor Xuechen Li (left) and Professor Vivian Yam (right) have been recognised for their exceptional contributions to the field of […]
By Dr. Gyan Pathak India is being denounced by trade unions across the G20 economies for government’s decision to block participation of independent trade unions in G20 meeting, including L20 meeting on labour and G20 Energy Transition Working Group (ETWG), which is resulting in worker’s voices going unrepresented. While the government-backed BMS will hold sham […]
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SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 19 May 2023 – Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, launched its Brand Protection Partnership (BPP) initiative as part of its commitment to brand protection and fostering closer collaboration with brand partners worldwide. By offering enhanced intellectual property rights (IPR) protection services, Shopee aims to empower brands and rights holders to safeguard their products and intellectual property (IP) […]
SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 18 May 2023 – BingX, a prominent cryptocurrency exchange (CEX), has joined forces with OrdStarter to establish a strategic partnership that will drive credibility and unlock new opportunities for BRC20 projects. BingX, a prominent crypto exchange, has announced its planned partnership with OrdStarter, a comprehensive launchpad and incubator platform for BRC20 projects. This collaboration will see BingX leverage its industry expertise and […]
Partnership Focused on Developing Female Talent Pipeline for Hong Kong’s I&T Ecosystems Summer “Ideathon” between HKSTP and JYCGIF targets female secondary school students. Participants will compete in groups to propose innovative I&T end-to-end solutions, under the guidance of leading female entrepreneurs. A MoU was also signed between the two organisations that aims to organise other such I&T related activities in the future to help draw female secondary […]
Highlights of FY2022/23 Results For the financial year ended 31 March 2023, total sales were US$3,646 million – an increase of 6% compared to the prior year. Excluding the effects of foreign currency movements and acquisitions, underlying sales increased by 11% Gross profit totalled US$716 million – an increase of 2% EBITA, adjusted to exclude non-cash foreign exchange rate movements and restructuring charges, decreased by 10% to […]
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has selected a secured lending application of e-HKD for the inaugural e-HKD pilot programme The proposed solution is led by Boston Consulting Group (BCG), HKT Payment Limited and ZA Bank, who will partner with paywith.glass and Venture Smart Financial Holdings Limited (VSFG) as a consortium during the pilot The e-HKD Pilot Programme is in line with HKMA’s three-rail approach, announced in […]
China has opposed the holding of a G20 meeting in Kashmir, while Turkey and Saudi Arabia have not registered for the event to be held in Srinagar. On Friday, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin said that “China firmly opposes holding G20 meetings in any form in ‘disputed’ areas and will not attend such meetings.” […]
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After the Supreme Court refused to stay the Patna High Court order halting a caste survey in Bihar, the BJP termed it a setback of the Nitish Kumar-led grand alliance government and demanded that it convene an all-party meeting to discuss the matter. The ruling JD(U), however, asserted that the BJP wants to politicise the […]
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By Sushil Kutty The abrupt removal of Kiren Rijiju from the post of Union Minister of Law is yet another example of Prime Narendra Modi surrendering. In fact Modi’s two tenures are littered with abject surrenders. Almost to suggest that this is a flaw in his character. No reason has been given for Rijiju’s eviction. […]
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By C.H. Venkatachalam The 29th National Conference of All India Bank Employees Association which was held in Mumbai from May13th to 15th, 2023 concluded successfully. More than 3,000 Delegates and Observers from all over the country participated in the Conference. Notably, Delegates from all the States including from Nagaland, Manipur, Tripura, Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, Jammu […]
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By Prabhat Patnaik Under pressure from globalised finance capital, most countries of the world have enacted legislation fixing the size of the fiscal deficit as a proportion of GDP; generally it is 3 percent, and in India it is 3 per cent for the centre and 3 per cent for the states. The US however […]
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By Rahil Nora Chopra Credit for the Congress win in Karnataka as it wrested the state from the BJP is in order. Nods go to Rahul Gandhi’s Bharat Jodo Yatra for igniting and energising the cadre ahead of the Karnataka assembly elections, Siddaramaiah’s mass appeal, DK Shivakumar’s organisational skills, party president Mallikarjun Kharge’s leadership and […]
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When Sonia Gandhi gave up charge of the Congress party in October last year, and passed the baton to Mallikarjun Kharge, it was with a sigh of relief. But knowing the way the party works, in private Sonia knew that she would still have to be around. The four-day-long Karnataka “crisis” has once again showcased […]
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SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 19 May 2023 – Proteus-DT is changing how businesses approach app, web and system development with innovative no-code technologies. Their unique approach emphasises collaboration between them and their clients, resulting in highly-customised digital assets that enhance the overall digital experience for businesses and their customers. As a result, they have a growing portfolio of digital assets that serve a variety of markets, […]
