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‘AXA Light Up Your Mind Programme’ New online learning platform to support mental wellness of primary students

HONG KONG, CHINA – Media OutReach – 21 October 2020 – AXA Hong Kong and St. James’ Settlement joined hands to launch the ‘AXA Light Up Your Mind Programme’ in 2018 to enhance the mental wellness of underprivileged primary students (P.4 – P.6). The programme has enabled students to learn about mental wellness, emotions and diet, and smart wealth management through interactive games to achieve a healthy and balanced […]

One doctor’s campaign to stop a covid-19 vaccine being rushed through before Election Day

After being released from Walter Reed National Military Medical Center on October 5, US President Donald Trump praised the doctors who treated him for covid-19 and promised that the public would soon have a vaccine against the deadly coronavirus. “We have the best medicines in the world, and very shortly they are all getting approved,…

Drones to drop seeds to boost koala gum tree numbers

Specialized drones are being tested in a program to boost koala numbers on Australia’s east coast, dropping seeds of gum trees as part of a World Wildlife Fund (WWF) scheme to regenerate bushland torched in the country’s historic bushfires.

Cushman & Wakefield Releases 2020 Global Office Impact Study

Global study predicts office sector recovery to be slow, but full recovery expected despite work-from-home trend Less affected by the work-from-home trend, Hong Kong office market is expected to see a certain level of momentum starting 2H 2021 HONG KONG, CHINA – Media OutReach – 19 October, 2020 – Cushman & Wakefield (NYSE: CWK), a leading global real estate services firm, recently released its first-ever Global Office […]

Azbil to Exhibit Online the Latest Automation Technologies and Solutions at Industrial Transformation ASIA-PACIFIC (ITAP)

TOKYO, JAPAN – Media OutReach – 20 October 2020 – Azbil Corporation (Tokyo Stock Exchange Code: 6845) announced that it will participate as an exhibitor for the third consecutive year in Industrial Transformation ASIA-PACIFIC (ITAP) to be held from October 20 to 22. This year, the event will take place online, allowing visitors from all over the world to easily visit Azbil’s exhibitor showcase, which will feature the Company’s latest […]

Sisaran Group Co., Ltd. Honored at the Asia Responsible Enterprise Awards 2020

SINGAPORE- Media OutReach – 20 October 2020 – A total of 81 projects and business leaders across Asia were selected as recipients of the Asia Responsible Enterprise Awards 2020 (AREA), which was an increase of 27% from last year. Widely regarded as the gold standard for CSR and sustainability practice, this year’s award ceremony was organized virtually due to the unprecedented global healthcare crisis. A diversity of industries and leading organizations from […]

Muslim World League leader condemns ‘horrific terrorist attack’ in

MAKKAH: Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdul Karim Al-Issa, the head of the Muslim World League (MWL), has condemned the beheading of a French history teacher, Samuel Paty, 47, in a Paris suburb on Friday

CORRECTING and REPLACING: Singapore FinTech Company, STACS, Co-Develops Blockchain Platform with EFG Bank

Project awarded the Financial Sector Technology & Innovation (FSTI) Proof of Concept Grant by MAS   CORRECTION by Hashstacs – The 6th paragraph in the previous version has been deleted – The sub headline and the designation of the EFG Bank have been changed   The corrected release reads:   SINGAPORE / HONG KONG, CHINA – Media OutReach – 19 October 2020 – Hashstacs Pte Ltd (also known as […]

Flexgigzz Ramps Hiring, Opening Over 5,000 New Roles to Boost Its Global Presence in the Gig Economy

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 19 October 2020 – Seeing an opportunity in the gig economy, Flexgigzz has recently revealed a bold plan to hire 5,400 employees by the 3rd quarter of 2021, and over 90% of them will be remote workers working from their homes. The new employees will be sourced globally from over 1,800 cities in 150 countries. The aim is to expand its market base to reach out to […]

VinUniversity Inaugurates Its First Academic Year

HANOI, VIETNAM – Media OutReach – 17 October 2020 – On 17 October, 2020, VinUniversity (Vingroup) – the first private, not-for-profit university of excellence in Vietnam – officially opened its first academic year with seven majors in three fields: Business Administration, Engineering and Computer Science, and Health Sciences.   VinUniversity (VinUni) has celebrated its first convocation ceremony after a rigorous selection process, capping admissions at just 260 students for the first academic […]

Thailand police use water cannon vehicle against protesters – CNN Video

Ngee Ann Polytechnic, Republic Polytechnic and NTUC LearningHub Announce Collaboration to Expand Singapore’s Healthcare Competencies Through SGUnited Skills Programme

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 15 October 2020 – The Healthcare Academy — a collaboration by NTUC LearningHub (NTUC LHUB), Healthcare Services Employees’ Union (HSEU) and NTUC’s Employability and Employment Institute (e2i) — today announced partnerships with Ngee Ann Polytechnic and Republic Polytechnic to leverage the expertise of each institution to enhance the quality of training and expand the nation’s healthcare and community care competencies. These competencies will directly address skills […]

DHL Express recognized as one of the best workplaces in the world by Great Place to Work®

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 15 October 2020 – DHL Express, the world’s leading international express service provider, has been recognized as the second best place to work of all examined companies around the world. In its 2020 employer ranking Great Place to Work® and FORTUNE recognized the extensive investments and implementations of various initiatives to create a positive, motivating and appreciative working atmosphere in more than 220 countries and territories. […]

Capitalism is in crisis. To save it, we need to rethink economic growth.

Even before the covid-19 pandemic and the resulting collapse of much the world’s economy, a crisis in capitalism was plainly evident. Unfettered free markets had pushed inequality of income and wealth to extremely high levels in the United States. Slow productivity growth in many rich countries had stunted financial opportunities for a generation. Businesses, if…

Governments are using the pandemic as an excuse to restrict internet freedom

The news: Global internet freedom has declined for the 10th year in a row as governments use the coronavirus pandemic as cover to restrict people’s rights, according to a report by think tank Freedom House. Its researchers assessed 65 countries, accounting for 87% of internet users worldwide. The report covers the period from June 2019…

‘Blackpink: Light Up the Sky:’ The joys, angst of a K-pop group

CHENNAI: It has taken only a couple of years for Blackpink to become one of the biggest girl bands in the world, with members Jennie, Jisoo, Rose, and Lisa continuing to smash new records. They were

Launching the AOC Masters Tournament for VALORANT – join the action

Epic esports event will see teams pitting their skills against each other to capture the regional final prize pool of US$40,000 up for grabs in the grand final set for December   HONG KONG, CHINA – Media OutReach – 15 October 2020 – AOC, a world leader in gaming monitors*, is launching the ‘AOC Masters Tournament’, an exciting online esports tournament aimed at Asia’s fast-growing gaming community […]

Amazon Prime Day 2020 Marked the Two Biggest Days Ever for Small & Medium Businesses Selling on Amazon.sg

Amazon.sg welcomed more than 12,000 small and medium-sized businesses, all of whom participated in Prime Day in Singapore for the first time ever Top categories that members shopped and saved on Prime Day included PC, Electronics, Toys, with best-selling products including Google Pixel, Kindle Paperwhite, Sonos Beam Sound Bar, Dyson Hairdryer and Instant Pot  SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 15 October 2020 –  (NASDAQ:AMZN) – Amazon just wrapped the two-day Prime […]

AXA Insurance Launches #BetterMe by AXA, a Customisable and Holistic Employee Benefits Programme for a Healthier and More Productive Workforce

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 15 October 2020 – AXA Insurance has launched #BetterMe by AXA, an employee benefits offering designed to empower employers to meet the diverse needs of their multi-generational workforce, and to cultivate more engaged and productive employees who will drive their organisation forward. #BetterMe by AXA allows companies to provide employees insurance coverage that can be customised according to their individual needs, as well as comprehensive […]

Dachser adds weekly Frankfurt-Shanghai charter rotations for the autumn peak

Starting in mid-October, logistics service provider Dachser is increasing its network capacities by adding peak season charters to connect Asia and Europe   HONG KONG, CHINA – Media OutReach – 15 October 2020 – While production is gradually recovering, cargo space is still limited owing to the reduced number of passenger flights. In light of this situation, Dachser Air & Sea Logistics is launching seasonal charters to cope with the […]

Kao, Apical and Asian Agri Launch ‘SMILE’ Program to Help Oil Palm Smallholders Improve Yields, Acquire Certifications, and Secure Premiums

JAKARTA, INDONESIA – Media OutReach – 15 October 2020 – Three leading companies in the palm oil industry — Kao Corporation, Apical Group, and Asian Agri — have launched a new sustainability initiative to help independent oil palm smallholders in Indonesia improve their yields, acquire international certification, and eventually secure sales premiums from selling certified palm oil.   Known as SMILE or the SMallholder Inclusion for better Livelihood & Empowerment program, the […]

Huge WWII bomb explodes in canal in Poland

A huge bomb dropped by Britain during World War II has exploded after being discovered in a canal in Poland.

Why should you use a mobile-based bitcoin wallet?

When it comes to the use of bitcoins, you have to pay attention to different aspects. Most people want to make an investment in bitcoins, but they have no idea about how they can keep the bitcoin safely. But you don’t need to worry as we have come up with the best ideas that can help you to keep your bitcoins safe. Just selling and buying bitcoins […]

How to store your bitcoins: Everything you need to know

Just like any other currencies, bitcoins also need a wallet to store. But you don’t need to worry because you don’t have to get yourself a Gucci wallet to store cryptocurrency. If you know nothing about bitcoin wallets and where you can store bitcoins wisely, this article can be helpful to you. What is a bitcoin wallet? Like you keep your traditional currencies in your physical wallet, the […]