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CPA Australia: Taiwanese small businesses resilient and digital breakthrough expected

Taiwanese small businesses were less impacted by COVID-19 than other Asia-Pacific markets. Fifty-six per cent of Taiwan’s small businesses expect to grow in 2021, survey finds. Small businesses are neglecting opportunities to adopt digital payment technologies. TAIPEI, TAIWAN – Media OutReach – 31 March 2021 – Small businesses in Taiwan remain moderately resilient in the face of COVID-19-related uncertainties. In a recent survey by CPA Australia, 46 […]

Saudi Arabia’s crown prince discuss green initiatives with world

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman made a phone call to Jordan’s King Abdullah II, Saudi Press Agency reported on Monday. During the call, they discussed the Middle East Green

Smart Factory Cyber Attacks Knock Out Production for Days

Trend Micro research reveals lack of IT-OT collaboration is holding back security projects   HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 30 March 2021 – Trend Micro Incorporated (TYO: 4704; TSE: 4704), the leader in cybersecurity, today revealed that most (61%) manufacturers have experienced cybersecurity incidents in their smart factories and are struggling to deploy the technology needed to effectively manage cyber risk. Trend Micro commissioned independent […]

GEODIS recognized as Core Carrier of Arkema China in Asia-Pacific

LEVALLOIS, PERRET – Media OutReach – 30 March 2021 – At the 2021 Arkema China Carrier Annual Conference held in Shanghai, China, GEODIS received the award of “Core Carrier of Arkema China”. The Annual Conference is held by Arkema China to acknowledge and celebrate the company’s accomplishments in 2020, as well as to brainstorm ideas for future developments and innovative solutions in 2021. Ivan Siew, Managing Director […]

AXA launches AXA SmartHome Plus eVoucher

Leveraging insurtech to innovate home insurance usage and distribution channel Raising awareness and reach of home protection HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 30 March 2021 – AXA Hong Kong and Macau (“AXA”) today announced the launch of an insurance eVoucher for our award-winning home insurance – AXA SmartHome Plus, leveraging insurtech to innovate home insurance usage and distribution channel as well as helping more people’s […]

TeamViewer AG: TeamViewer to enter landmark partnership with Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team and Mercedes-EQ Formula E Team

Five-year partnership as key pillar of TeamViewer’s strategy to build a truly global tech brand TeamViewer to transfer use cases from the racetrack to the industrial environment of customers Investment in Mercedes F1 and FE partnership fully reflected in recently updated adjusted EBITDA margin guidance for 2021 Partnerships with #1 sports to accelerate global enterprise and personal user expansion Landmark sport sponsorships to foster billings growth rates […]

What is Driving the Future of Connected Living in the GCC?

By Murali Krishnan According to Frost & Sullivan, in the GCC region, UAE, Bahrain and Qatar have mobile subscriber penetration rates of 80% or more, placing them among the highest penetrated markets globally. We estimate that GCC region would have 83% mobile subscribers by 2030 up from 77% in 2018. Further, by 2030, 5G will account for 16% of total connections in these markets. By 2025, 75% […]

Comba Telecom Launches Multi-RAT Multi-Band Open Radio Solution

Industry’s first Open RAN multi-RAT, multi-band RRU for 1800MHz and 2100MHz Boost Global Trials with its Energy Efficient Open RAN Radio Units HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 29 March 2021 – Comba Telecom Systems Holdings Limited (“Comba Telecom” or “the Group”, SEHK stock code: 2342), a leading global solutions and services provider of wireless and information communication systems, announced the launch of the industry’s first […]

Rhenus Logistics Thailand Opens New Free Zone Warehouse at KM 23

The warehouse is part of Rhenus’ plans to synergise its operations to provide added convenience and improved quality at lower costs for its customers.   BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach – 29 March 2021 – Leading global logistics service provider Rhenus Logistics announced a new free zone warehouse at Bangna Trad KM 23, Bangkok in Thailand. Strategically located within a 10-kilometre radius of three existing warehouses at […]

Takeda Begins Regulatory Submissions for Dengue Vaccine Candidate in EU and Dengue-Endemic Countries

European Medicines Agency to Conduct First-Ever Parallel Assessment of a Medicinal Product, Takeda’s Dengue Vaccine Candidate (TAK-003), for use in the EU; Countries Outside of the EU through the EU-M4all (Previously Article 58) Procedure Takeda Intends to Submit Regulatory Filings in Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Mexico, Singapore, Sri Lanka and Thailand During 2021 TAK-003 is Being Studied for the Prevention of Dengue Due to any Dengue […]

Crypto exchange Bityard has launched forex trading service for global investors

BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach – 26 March 2021 – Bityard, the world’s leading cryptocurrency derivative exchange, has launched its forex trading service in more than 150 countries. From now on, the contract for difference (CFD) trading pairs on Bityard cover multiple asset types including cryptocurrency, index, commodity, and forex. Facing possible coming drop of active crypto traders, Bityard begins to offer forex trading service, providing more […]

World Green Building Leaders Join Forces to Support Hong Kong’s First “Advancing Net Zero” Ideas Competition for Carbon Neutrality

Chair of the WorldGBC, Mr William McDonough, Ms Meaghan Lloyd of Gehry Partners and Professor Jiang Yi from Tsinghua University will be on the Jury Panel to offer professional insights to the contestants   HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 26 March 2021 – The Hong Kong Green Building Council (HKGBC), a non-profit organisation dedicated to transforming the city into a greener built environment, announced today […]

M1 Reveals Made-to-Measure Bespoke Mobile Plans and Debuts ‘Be’ Campaign’s Inspirational Stories

M1’s made-to-measure Bespoke mobile plans are the next step in the journey to revolutionise Singapore’s telecommunications industry. Reflected in the newly unveiled human-centred stories behind the ‘Be’ campaign, these incredibly flexible mobile plans give customers the freedom to be themselves.   SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 26 March 2021 – Following the recent announcement of M1 Limited’s rebranding to drive transformation, the company is delivering on its […]

Genor Biopharma Releases Its Annual Results for 2020

Significant progresses in IND, clinical development, NDA/BLA, commercialization, BD and financing NDA/BLA progress – GB226 (Geptanolimab) Priority Review for PTCL, GB242 (infliximab (Remicade) biosimilar) under Review Clinical development – Three products’ registrational pivotal trails completed (GB226，GB221，GB242), GB491 (CDK 4/6) for 1L and 2L HR+/HER2- breast cancer bridging studies EC approved, GB261 first in human (FIH) trial EC submitted in Australia in March-21 IND progress – Eight IND […]

ESR delivers strong financial performance in FY2020 and hits US$30 billion in AUM a year ahead of schedule

AUM grew by 35.3% to an all-time high of US$30 billion Record capital raising with seven new funds raising US$3.5 billion across key markets Record leasing of over 2.3 million sqm Record new completions of US$3.4 billion and record new development starts of US$3.2 billion PATMI up 16.8% to a record high of US$286 million Strong balance sheet with US$1.5 billion in cash and net debt / […]

Democratizing data for a fair digital economy

The digital revolution is here, but not everyone is benefiting equitably from it. And as Silicon Valley’s ethos of “move fast and break things” spreads around the world, now is the time to pause and consider who is being left out and how we can better distribute the benefits of our new data economy. “Data…

Kerry Logistics Network Posts 30% Growth in Revenue　Core Net Profit Increased by 33%

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 25 March 2021 – Kerry Logistics Network Limited (‘KLN’, the ‘Company’ or together with its subsidiaries, the ‘Group’ or ‘KLN Group’; Stock Code 0636.HK) today announced the Group’s annual results for 2020. Group’s Financial Highlights Revenue increased by 30% to HK$53,361 million (2019: HK$41,139 million) Core operating profit increased by 20% to HK$3,320 million (2019: HK$2,765 million) Core net profit […]

JY Grandmark’s 2020 contracted sales increase by 13.1% y-o-y to approximately RMB3,523.6 million

Manifest Advantage of “Eco-friendly and People-oriented Property” Contracted Sales Grow against the Market Trend Actively Expand Land Bank and Seize Opportunities on Urban Renewal HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 25 March 2021 – JY Grandmark Holdings Limited, a property developer, operator and property management service provider based in the People’s Republic of China, is pleased to announce its annual results for the year ended 31 […]

Newly Launched GOVirtual Business Expo & Conference Casts Vote of Confidence in Hong Kong’s Post Pandemic Economy Rebound

New event dedicated to virtual business will be an industry highlight and help businesses GO virtual to capture unlimited online opportunities   HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 24 March 2021 – 2020 had been hard for Hong Kong’s business communities, yet the difficulties have fueled the growth of virtual businesses in Hong Kong, and opened doors of online opportunities to those who dare take on […]

Technology for Change Week Asia highlights the need to close the gaps in digital inclusivity across the region

A virtual week exploring the issues affecting over 5 billion citizens in Asia – the built environment, access to education and reskilling, and food security.   HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 24 March 2021 – The Economist Events hosted its inaugural Technology for Change Week Asia virtually on March 8th-12th 2021. The event brought together more than 70 cross-industry expert speakers and 1,800 delegates from […]

The New Moon: A New Platform Celebrating A Discerning Approach To Wellness Rituals

A sophisticated, minimalist edit of objects to enhance home and self-care rituals, coupled with a focused content offering that delves into contemporary wellness culture   HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 24 March 2021 – The New Moon is a new retail and content platform. The distinctive online space seeks to bring a sense of luxury and avant-garde style to the world of wellness, with an […]

Singapore-listed GP Industries announces GP Batteries’ achievement of Gold ZWTL Validation for first plant in Malaysia

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 23 March 2021 – GP Industries Limited (“GP Industries”) is pleased to announce that its major wholly-owned subsidiary, GP Batteries International Limited (“GP Batteries”) has earned Gold Zero Waste to Landfill (ZWTL) Validation from UL for its manufacturing facility located in Tebrau, Malaysia, making it the first plant in the country to earn gold level validation. The plant has achieved […]

Spackman Media Group Artist Son Ye-jin Selected As Valentino’s Muse

Represented by MSteam Entertainment, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the associated company of Spackman Entertainment Group, Spackman Media Group, iconic Korean actress Son Ye-jin chosen to grace luxury fashion brand Valentino’s worldwide campaign SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 23 March 2021 – Spackman Entertainment Group Limited (“Spackman Entertainment Group” or the “Company” and together with its subsidiaries, the “Group“), one of Korea’s leading entertainment production groups, wishes to […]

BNOOK Property Limited provides one-stop solutions for UK second-hand brick and block property for self-occupancy and investment

The rise of a new industry owing to the UK house purchasing trend   HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 23 March 2021 – Different from other agents, BNOOK Property Limited (BNOOK) does not only source properties for clients, but also follow-up all the search documentations as well as surveyor reports, handling and advising any critical matters that possibly happen in purchasing a property. No matter […]