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Qatar Airways Launches Ferry Transfer Service from Shenzhen Shekou to Hong Kong International Airport

Qatar Airways introduces Upstream Check-in Service in Shenzhen starting from 15 April 2021 to offer greater connectivity in the Greater Bay Area Local passengers will have the option to utilise the 30-minutes-long ferry service to fly out of Hong Kong; “Asia’s World City” to over 80 destinations in Europe, the Middle East, Africa and the Americas SHENZHEN & HONG KONG SAR, CHINA – Media OutReach – 12 […]

Asia Pacific Rayon Raises US$300m from National and International Affiliated Banks to Expand Production Capacity

Continued capital expenditure aims to boost production and support the recovery of Indonesian economy Loan agreements aligned with Indonesian Government’s strategy to drive investment growth in 2021 APR is a member of the RGE group of companies JAKARTA, INDONESIA – Media OutReach – 12 April 2021 – Asia Pacific Rayon (APR), the largest integrated rayon fiber producer in Indonesia, today announced that it has secured a syndicated […]

Philippines’ new law cuts corporate tax, improves fiscal incentives system

Benefits for Japanese investors highlighted   MANILA, PHILIPPINES – Media OutReach – 12 April 2021 – The Philippines has enacted a landmark law that cuts corporate income tax by as much as 10 percent and rationalizes fiscal incentives, thereby serving as the biggest stimulus for businesses in the country’s history. On March 26, President Rodrigo R. Duterte signed Republic Act No. 11534 or the “Corporate Recovery and […]

Anchor Your iPhone Charger with Nomad’s Stainless MagSafe Mount

Designed to work with all iPhone 12 models, Nomad’s MagSafe Mount is designed to provide your MagSafe Charger with a secure base to charge your device. Machined from solid stainless, […]

Hong Kong Photo Contest 2020 Winners Announcement

Organized by National Geographic Magazine Chinese Edition, Presented by Wheelock   HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 9 April 2021 – A picture speaks a thousand words. National Geographic and Wheelock Properties is co-operating for the fourth time for The Hong Kong Photo Contest. Managing Director of Wheelock Properties Ricky Wong and renowned Hong Kong photographer Anthony Lau taking group photo with winners. Themed “Happy*Healthy”. Hong […]

“Ear Up Incubation” helps 12 local groups to four awards at the “Ear Up Music Festival”

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 9 April 2021 – Now in its fourth year, the “Ear Up Incubation” music mentorship programme reached another milestone for the local music industry when 12 Hong Kong based groups were chosen as finalists in the long-awaited Ear Up Music Festival in March 2021. Credit: Ear Up Music; Photo: Waiho Ng @ Plate Creations Credit: Ear Up Music; Photo: Waiho […]

AIA Group establishes AIA Variable Capital Company in Singapore

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 9 April 2021 – AIA Group Limited (“AIA” or the “Company”: stock code: 1299) has established AIA VCC, a Variable Capital Company in Singapore as part of its group wide investment programme to facilitate capital deployment globally. The Investment Manager of AIA VCC is AIA Investment Management Private Limited (“AIAIM”) that was established in 2016 as the Group level asset management company […]

VinBus Officially Operates The First Smart Electric Bus In Vietnam

HANOI, VIETNAM – Media OutReach – 9 April 2021 – On April 08th, 2021, VinBus Ecology Transport Services Limited Liability Company officially opened and put into operation the first smart electric bus in Vietnam. The first electric bus lines will operate in Vinhomes Ocean Park (Gia Lam) while waiting for finishing the procedures to connect with the city’s public passenger transport system in the coming time. VinBus […]

Fujitsu and Trend Micro Demonstrate Solution to Secure Private 5G

Streamlined security for IoT devices and networks helps accelerate manufacturing digital transformation   HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 8 April 2021 – Fujitsu Limited and Trend Micro Incorporated (TYO: 4704; TSE: 4704), a global cybersecurity leader, have collaborated to focus on the security of private 5G networks. The companies will demonstrate the effectiveness of Trend Micro’s security for private 5G using a simulated smart factory […]

CUHK Business School Research Looks at the Risk of Establishing Strategic Corporate Alliances During Periods of Market Uncertainty

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 8 April 2021 – Whenever there is great uncertainty in the market, it is not uncommon for firms to seek out a business partner to leverage on each other’s strengths to develop new business opportunities as well as to help shoulder risks. A case in point is the famous AOL Time Warner alliance, which was billed as the ultimate combination […]

ESR to develop US$2bn+ multi-phase data centre campus near Osaka CBD, Japan

TOKYO, JAPAN / HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 8 April 2021 – ESR Cayman Limited (“ESR” or the “Company”, together with its subsidiaries as the “Group”; SEHK Stock Code: 1821), the largest APAC focused logistics real estate platform, has acquired a key data centre asset in Osaka, Japan. The asset comprises an existing data centre and excess land, totalling a development potential of up to […]

Digital Marketing Grew In Importance As The Top Digital Skill Needed For Business Viability In Post-Pandemic Era: NTUC LearningHub Survey

Digital Marketing skills have grown in importance as the top competency required for business viability, as voted by 50% of employers in 2021 vs 44% of them in 2020. Data Analysis (36%) and Project Management (35%) skills also remain the top digital skills coveted by employers The digital skills which have grown in importance include: Basic IT Support (33% in 2020 vs 34% in 2021), Cybersecurity (27% […]

APREA Expands Reach into Real Assets with Infrastructure Investments to Push Boundaries and Create New Opportunities in the Region

APREA’s rebranding celebrates 16 years of long-term industry advocacy with re-found purpose in “Driving the Future of Real Assets”   SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 7 April 2021 – APREA celebrates its 16th anniversary with the association’s mission redefined: To promote growth in the real assets sector by being the voice of members in all policy matters, providing access to industry-advancing research and insights and connecting members […]

Arab Petroleum Investments Corporation (APICORP) Ups Net Income By 3% in 2020

Net income increased to USD115 mn despite fallout from COVID-19 pandemic Balance sheet grew by 7.5% to USD7.89 bn Corporate Banking and Treasury & Capital Markets portfolios up 6% and 13%, respectively Improvement in key financial and risk metrics, including highest ever liquidity ratio (349%) and capital adequacy (31%). DAMMAM, SAUDI ARABIA – EQS Newswire – 7 April 2021 – The Arab Petroleum Investments Corporation (APICORP), a […]

Velocity Global acquires iWorkGlobal to accelerate remote work and global expansion platform; receives $100M growth investment from FFL Partners

Acquisition creates largest global Employer of Record in 185 countries and 50 United States   DENVER and SAN FRANCISCO, US – News Direct – 7 April 2021 – Velocity Global, the leading provider of global expansion solutions, today announced its acquisition of iWorkGlobal, a wholly owned subsidiary of Gary D. Nelson and Associates, and a $100 million growth investment from private equity firm FFL Partners. The combined […]

Common Ground Launches On-Demand, Pay-As-You-Go Workplace Services

Corporate Flex Solution is Common Ground’s most flexible solution yet giving Malaysian businesses the ability to work near home, be more productive and save office costs.   KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach – 6 April 2021 – Common Ground, Malaysia’s largest leading coworking space, has launched an on-demand, pay-as-you-go service called the Corporate Flex Solution that allows users to drop in to use their award-winning spaces […]

73% of Companies in Malaysia to Maintain or Increase Employment Headcount in 2021: Michael Page Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach – 6 April 2021 – Professional recruitment services firm Michael Page Malaysia launched the Talent Trends 2021 Report, with a keen eye on Hong Kong’s job market. The COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting economic downturn has had a significant impact across the Asia Pacific, and Malaysia was not spared. With that said, optimism is already starting to show, with about 33% […]

JustCo Strengthens Asset-Light Strategy with Asia Green Signing in Singapore

Riding the wave of changing market dynamics, JustCo will manage the real estate space at Asia Green Singapore amidst heightened confidence amongst landlords towards outsourcing the management of flexible real estate spaces   SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 6 April 2021 – JustCo, one of the Asia Pacific’s fastest growing workspace experience providers today, signed a landmark agreement with T-Grande Property Holding Pte. Ltd. The agreement is […]

Kenanga Investors Collaborates With MFPC to Launch Financial Planning Programme

KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach – 6 April 2021 – Kenanga Investors Berhad (“Kenanga Investors”) today announced its collaboration with the Malaysian Financial Planning Council (“MFPC”) to offer programmes for the purpose of the professional qualification for the Registered Financial Planner (RFP) and the Shariah Registered Financial Planner (Shariah RFP) certifications. From left to right: Vincent Kwo Shih Kang, President of Malaysian Financial Planning Council (MFPC) […]

Farjo is the best and most original islamic gift we could find!!

As we know, buying a gift in a well thought-out manner is important, even if you are sure that it will get the attention of the person you are going to give it to him, but sometimes you may fall into trouble so that you do not know what gift you will buy for someone you know, especially when you know that you are running out of […]

UK-Singapore Bond Strengthens with launch of Tech Nation International Growth Programme

The inaugural Tech Nation International Growth programme is part of the UK Government Digital Trade Network 12 UK companies forms the first cohort to set up shop in Singapore SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 5 April 2021 – 12 UK tech scale-ups formally undertake the Tech Nation International Growth Programme in Singapore today. The programme, led by Tech Nation, the UK tech scale-up experts, is part of […]

Team ProTag from New Zealand and Team Threeotech from Thailand from Asia advance to Microsoft’s Imagine Cup World Championships in May

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 5 April 2021 – Microsoft today announced the top 4 World Finalists of the 2021 Imagine Cup competition, including 2 teams from Asia, Team ProTag (New Zealand) winning the Earth category and Team Threeotech (Thailand) emerging top in the Lifestyle category. This was following an exciting two rounds of the World Finals where 12 shortlisted teams gave a 3-minute project pitch followed […]

Why a more feminist internet would be better for everyone

Feminist activists are working to make the internet a safer place. Apps like Herd and Block Party provide harassment-free spaces for women online.

NeatCharge Turns Any Table into a Qi Wireless Charger

Add the convenience of wireless charging to your desk, workstation or nightstand with the NeatCharge. It’s a simple 10W Qi charger that enables devices to charge by simply placing them […]