BANGKOK, THAILAND - Media OutReach - 31 May 2023 - Media OutReach Newswire, Asia's first global newswire, has continued its expansion across the region, opening an eighth Asia-Pacific office in Thailand to cater to Thailand's growing public relations industry. The public relations industry in Thailand is growing at a rate of double digits, with Thai organisations and government agencies investing to build their brand reputation locally and internationally. Media OutReach Newswire's global press release distribution network offers an authentic service that connects our clients to journalists to build media relations, post their news on real media sites and reach investors through the companies news posting into all of the world's financial services such as Bloomberg, Refinitiv Eikon, D ......read more

The three-part programme, first developed for Schneider Electric employees, is now available for free for companies worldwide Attendees learn how to future-proof their businesses and accelerate their decarbonization journeys HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 31 May 2023 - Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, today announced that the Schneider Electric Sustainability School is open for enrolment. Free to access, the digital platform provides a range of interactive courses aimed at equipping companies and professionals with the knowledge and skills needed to improve their sustainability performance. First launched internally to educate Schneider Electric employees to better support the c ......read more

New Eco-friendly Measures to Reduce Plastic Waste to be Implemented This June Advocating a Plastic-free Lifestyle to Customers and Sustainable Practices in the Retail Industry HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 31 May 2023 - In support of this year's World Environment Day theme, "Beat Plastic Pollution", on June 5, City Super Group proudly presents a brand new series of eco-friendly measures across the Group's various brands, including city'super, LOG-ON, Little Mermaid and more, in a continuing effort to advocate environmental conservation. Starting from June 2023, these measures will be rolled out in stages, which include the introduction of reusable FSC®-certified eco-friendly paper shopping bags as an alternative to plastic shopping bags, in addition to the ongoing promo ......read more

London, United Kingdom - News Direct - 31 May 2023 - Over 300 financial and technology leaders met at Symphony's Innovate 2023 in London last week to review the latest innovations in compliance-enabling communications, AI and NLP models and the evolution of trader voice capabilities. For the first time, the company showcased live the capabilities of its natural language processing and business insights platform Amenity Analytics - acquired in November 2022 as part of its commitment to deliver AI-powered products as well as support ESG needs in financial services, as Symphony expects to become the secure AI platform for global finance. A large language model and Amenity's ESG Insights platform were used to create a proof of concept for a customizable ESG summarization bot in Symphony. Wh ......read more

HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 31 May 2023 - Yik Wo International Holdings Limited (HKEx stock code: 8659, the "Group" or "Yik Wo") is pleased to announce that on today, the Group submitted a formal application to the Stock Exchange in respect of the Proposed Transfer of Listing to the Main Board, which will not involve any issue of new Shares. Listed on the GEM in 2020, the Group engages in the design and development, manufacturing and sales of disposable plastic food storage containers. As at 13 December 2022, the Board appointed a financial advisor to evaluate the possibility of transferring the listing from GEM to the Main Board; As at 23 February 2023, the Board has appointed professional parties to proceed with the preparation of application for such transfe ......read more

Singapore - Media OutReach - 1 June 2023 - Immortalize, a Singapore-based elderhood marketplace and information provider, is proud to announce the launch of Will of Fortune by Immortalize (“WOFI”), an immersive strategy card game that helps the public learn about end-of-life and legacy planning in a fun, engaging and repeatedly playable way. The game was created to break down the cultural and social barriers that are preventing people from talking and learning about end-of-life matters. By gamifying these taboo topics, Immortalize hopes to help families better prepare for end-of-life early and minimize conflicts in the long-run. The Singapore edition, Beginner's version of WOFI, seeks to help Singaporeans and those living in Singapore learn about the tools and professionals availabl ......read more

Shoppers can look forward to exciting rewards this mid-year season on Shopee, including earning over 100 million Shopee Coins with Daily Shopee Shake gameSINGAPORE - Media OutReach - 1 June 2023 - With more and more shoppers now choosing to start their shopping journey online, Shopee has revolutionised the way Singaporeans shop during the beloved Great Singapore Sale (GSS) that used to happen this period every year. This year, Shopee will be rewarding its shoppers with over 100 million Shopee Coins at its 6.6 - 7.7 Great Shopee Sale as it looks to deliver value and joy to shoppers.

Will BNM hit the brakes on monetary tightening and leave the rates unchanged: Kar Yong Ang, the OctaFX financial market analyst, shares his opinion. KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA - Media OutReach - 1 June 2023 - Malaysian consumer prices declined in April, driven mainly by easing transport inflation. The consumer price index (CPI) rose by 3.3% in April from a year earlier, the Department of Statistics said on Friday. That compares with an increase of 3.4% in March and is in line with the median forecast of 22 economists polled by Reuters. The annual core inflation rate has slowed to 3.6% (from 3.8% recorded in March). 'Inflation in Malaysia seems to have peaked out', said Kar Yong Ang, the OctaFX financial market analyst. 'With exports falling and the economy likely to slow down, I expect Ban ......read more

KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA - Media OutReach - 1 June 2023 - Global cloud communications platform Infobip has been named a Leader in the IDC MarketScape Worldwide Communications Platform as a Service (CPaaS) 2023 Vendor Assessment (doc #US50607923, May 2023). This is the second time Infobip's has been named a leader in the report for this market.

SINGAPORE - Media OutReach - 1 June 2023 - Happy Rainy Days, a Hong Kong brand with a mission to brighten up every dreary weather, has shown unwavering dedication to designing umbrellas that are meant to last for years. It upholds the spirit of unremitting pursuit of excellence. With unrivaled quality and durability, its distinctive HR001 series is popular in Hong Kong and overseas.

AI-powered show to launch an immersive light experience with sustainability as a spotlight SINGAPORE - Media OutReach - 1 June 2023 - Alibaba Cloud, the digital technology and intelligence backbone of Alibaba Group, is proud to be the partner of i Light Singapore 2023, organized by the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA). Alibaba Cloud will unveil its latest sustainability solution with an immersive light experience that puts a spotlight on sustainability and encourages greener lifestyle choices.

Francis Bacon' to Be the First Artist Traded on Artex with Three Studies for a Portrait of George DyerLondon, UK - EQS Newswire - 31 May 2023 - ARTEX MTF AG ("ARTEX MTF" ? www.artex-stockexchange.com) announces that the first artwork to be admitted to trading is the 'Three Studies for a Portrait of George Dyer' (the "Artwork"), an oil on canvas triptych painted by British artist, Francis Bacon in 1963. It belongs to a unique series of five Dyer portrait triptychs that Bacon created between 1963 and 1969 at the height of his career. This portrait is the first of its series of Dyer who would go on to become Bacon's greatest muse. It sold at auction in May 2017 for nearly $52 million and will be offered to investors at an attractive valuation starting at around $55 millio ......read more

With continuous efforts to optimize capital and asset base, Fosun's short-term liquidity pressure has been greatly eased and its credit rating outlook has been raised by an international rating agencyHONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 30 May 2023 - International rating agency S&P Global Ratings issued a report, raising Fosun International Limited's (HKEX stock code: 00656, "Fosun International") rating outlook to stable. S&P Global Ratings pointed out in the report that benefitting from the diversified asset portfolio and management's commitment and execution to deleverage through asset disposal, Fosun's asset disposals brought a cash inflow of approximately RMB30.0 billion in 2022. At the same time, sound banking relationships enabled sufficient sources of liquidity ami ......read more

Malaysia positions itself as a safe and trusted destination for seamless, high-quality healthcare services with the implementation of technology.KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA - Media OutReach - 30 May 2023 - The integration of health information technology into primary care includes the deployment of a wide range of digital methods to facilitate the management of information about people's healthcare. The use of health information technology encourages efficiency and can improve quality of care while also being more cost effective in the long term. With all the necessary information at their fingertips, healthcare providers are able to acquire and dispense accurate and thorough information about their patients' health. That way, whether it's a routine checkup or a medical emergency, healthcare p ......read more

Dubai achieves 89.5% YoY growth in total announced FDI projects in 2022 compared to 2021 Dubai attracts total estimated FDI Capital of AED47 billion ($12.8 billion) in 2022 and creates an estimated 38,447 jobs Dubai's share in attracting global Greenfield FDI projects reaches 4% in 2022 - an increase of 1.9% compared to 2021 - with a record 837 projects, achieving the highest growth in global shares across the past seven years The top five source countries for FDI capital accounted for 72% of total estimated flows into the emirate in 2022, while the top five source countries for FDI projects accounted for 54% in 2022 HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 30 May 2023 - Dubai retained its No. 1 spot globally for attracting Greenfield FDI projects in 202 ......read more

SINGAPORE - Media OutReach - 30 May 2023 - Research has shown that most mental disorders develop in childhood and adolescence before the age of 25, with one-quarter of years lived by young people with disability due to mental and substance use disorders. To address this pressing concern and mobilise global efforts, the International Association for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Allied Professions (IACAPAP), International Society for Adolescent Psychiatry and Psychology (ISAPP), World Association for Infant Mental Health (WAIMH), and World Psychiatric Association Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (WPA-CAP) have jointly declared April 23 as the World Infant, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Day (WICAMHD). This year witnessed the second annual WICAMHD event under the theme of Stand ......read more

HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 30 May 2023 - Steering Committee on the Northern Metropolis and the Advisory Committee on the Northern Metropolis have been set up in March 2023. The Harbour Metropolis in the South and Northern Metropolis in the North will become the major economic engine of Hong Kong and achieve new industries and landscapes. Therefore, opportunities in the Northern Metropolis have become a hot discussion topic in Hong Kong. As a result, JCI North District started the "Collaboration with the GBA - Northern Metropolis: Opportunities for Youth and Industry Forum Series".

HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 30 May 2023 - In a game-changing announcement, Stellaris AI, a trailblazing spin-off company from the HKU Department of Computer Science (CS), introduced Stellaris GPT (SGPT), a truly innovative large-scale language model boasting hundreds of billions of parameters. Uniquely, SGPT has been developed entirely from scratch by the Stellaris AI team, without relying on OpenAI or any pre-existing ChatGPT-like systems. This breakthrough achievement offers a powerful AI-driven language model without the encumbrance of copyright or legal risks.

Defends championship title in direct sales channel once again with 30% market share HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 30 May 2023 - Bowtie, Hong Kong's first virtual insurer, will share key financial and operational milestones to celebrate its fourth anniversary. Even after the COVID-19 pandemic in Hong Kong has eased, Bowtie still continued to achieve strong sales performance. Bowtie's total insured amount exceeded HK$60 billion, and Bowtie was again ranked number one in the direct sales channel in terms of number of policies sold. Online insurance purchases have tripled Four years ago, Bowtie was launched in Hong Kong with the mission of reshaping the insurance landscape through technology and helping to close the insurance protection gap. When Bowtie launched, policy sales in direc ......read more

HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 30 May 2023 - Content from two initiatives supported by The Hong Kong Jockey Club through its Charities Trust to promote innovation and technology (I&T) in primary and secondary schools will be adopted and adapted in two Curriculum Modules on Innovation and Technology Education soon to be launched by the Education Bureau (EDB). The initiatives, the Trust-created and funded CoolThink@JC programme and Trust-funded CUHK Jockey Club AI for the Future Project, were created to achieve that very purpose. They are intended to equip students with essential skills needed for a 21st-century workforce and enhance the digital competency among youngsters through the promotion of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts and Mathematics) education. A ......read more

Partnership unlocks potential for brands to tap into the USD146 billion Indonesian internet economy and streamline internal collaboration with the power of chat, paves way for imBee's Southeast Asia growth ambitions.HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 30 May 2023 - Prominent chat management company imBee Limited (imBee), based in Hong Kong, is reimagining the chat engagement experience and transforming the way businesses engage with their customers in Indonesia with its strategic partnership with PT LINI IMAJI KREASI EKOSISTEM Tbk (FUTR), the leading technology company in Indonesia.

The Deraya initiative is designed to equip entrepreneurs with the essential know-how to turn innovative ideas into successful startupsTRIPOLI, LIBYA - EQS Newswire - 30 May 2023 - The new "Deraya[1] – ?????????? Entrepreneurship Initiative" for young entrepreneurs seeks to build a dynamic ecosystem of innovative entrepreneurs and startups in Libya. Young entrepreneurs in Libya face many challenges, including accessing markets and financial resources, and navigating regulations and administrative procedures. The Deraya initiative is designed to equip entrepreneurs with the essential know-how to turn innovative ideas into successful startups. The initiative was jointly developed by the Ministry of Local Government (MoLG), and United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), in collab ......read more

Best Choice Award Winners to be Announced on May 30th & Displayed at the Best Choice Award Pavilion during the Exhibition TAIPEI, TAIWAN - Media OutReach - 30 May 2023 - The Taipei Computer Association (TCA), the leading industrial organization in Taiwan and promoter of Asia's leading B2B ICT exhibition, has stated COMPUTEX TAIPEI 2023 officially begins on Tuesday, May 30th with the morning announcement of COMPUTEX 2023 Best Choice Award Winners at Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center, Hall 1, 4th Fl., M Area Lobby.

First Male GUCCI FOH in Vietnam Exclusively & Surpasses 4 Million Streams Globally with his Latest English Single "MAKING MY WAY"HO CHI MINH, VIETNAM - Media OutReach - 31 May 2023 - Luxury fashion brand GUCCI has recently announced Vietnamese superstar Son Tłng M-TP as the exclusive "Friend of the House" (FOH) in Vietnam. Son Tłng M-TP's ambassadorship with GUCCI represents a significant milestone, as he becomes the first male FOH for GUCCI in Vietnam, further strengthening the brand's connection with the Vietnamese audience.

Held at the historic Nijo Castle, the conference is set to be the largest side-event of IVS Crypto 2023SINGAPORE - Media OutReach - 31 May 2023 - Oasys, a gaming-optimised blockchain, today announced its inaugural Oasys Special Event in Kyoto. The conference is scheduled for 28 June 2023 at the historic Nijo Castle, and will be held as a side-event to one of Japan's largest startup conference, IVS Crypto 2023. The event promises to reveal project updates, new gaming titles and Verses from global gaming giants.

Now Offering 4 flexible workspace solutions in each destination SINGAPORE - Media OutReach - 31 May 2023 - The Flexi Group, one of APAC's largest flexible workspace providers, which is the business combination target of TG Venture Acquisition Corp. (Nasdaq: TGVC) ("TGVC"), has announced continued expansion by doubling its number of locations in both Singapore and Australia through strategic partnerships and acquisitions.

SINGAPORE - Media OutReach - 31 May 2023 - Ashford Medical Centre, Singapore's fully integrated medical and allied health centre, is celebrating its first-year anniversary in June 2023. The Ashford Group will not only be offering medical and physiotherapy packages but has also announced the launch of the Ashford Healthcare App on 1 June as part of Ashford Medical Centre's 1st anniversary.

KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA - Media OutReach - 31 May 2023 - Graphisoft, the leading Building Information Modeling (BIM) software solutions developer for architecture and engineering, today announced a ground-breaking partnership between Graphisoft, BIMStudio, and CIDB E-Construct Services Sdn Bhd (CIDBEC). This partnership aims to further revolutionize the AEC sector by bolstering productivity and empowering the workforce through advanced tools and comprehensive Archicad training programs.

SINGAPORE - Media OutReach - 31 May 2023 - A team of four graduate students from Japan's Waseda University clinched top honours at the inaugural Urban Land Institute (ULI) Hines Student Competition Asia Pacific out of 19 participating university teams. The two other finalists were from Vietnam and South Korea. The brainchild of Gerald D. Hines, developer and founder of the Hines real estate organisation, the competition raises interest in urban development among younger generations. Competing students apply their knowledge of all aspects of real estate and land use to devise development projects for an existing site in a major city. The winning entry was selected by a jury of leading real estate leaders that included Ray Lawler, chief executive officer, Asia Pacific, Hines; Yvonne ......read more

Attention, all-day brunch fans! 7-Eleven is teaming up with three popular homegrown brands to launch an all-new menu of Western delights you can enjoy around the clock! From exclusive 7-Select x Burgs Burgers, Andes by Astons packed meals to snack options from Shake Salad, you'll be spoilt for choice!SINGAPORE - Media OutReach - 31 May 2023 - 7-Eleven is excited to present a mouth-watering array of delectable Western ready to eat items that will tantalise your taste buds and keep your wallets happy! Starting from an incredible price of just $3.80, foodies can now say goodbye to those pesky hunger pangs and hello to a comfort food adventure at their nearest 7-Eleven store.

Safety & Shipping Review 2023: 38 large ships lost worldwide last year – down by more than a third and the lowest total in the report's history. South China Sea region sees most total losses. British Isles sees most shipping incidents. Fire is the second top cause of loss over the past year with 8 vessels lost and more than 200 incidents reported – the highest for a decade. Transport of electric vehicles and battery-powered goods bring new fire risks. Larger vessels and mis-declaration of cargo amplify consequences. Oil-related sanctions: growth of shadow tanker fleet posing safety and environmental concerns. More expensive claims due to inflation. Cost pressures could impact shipping sector's decarbonization and safety ini ......read more

SINGAPORE - Media OutReach - 31 May 2023 - BingX, a leading centralised cryptocurrency platform, is thrilled to announce the release of the LBR USDT spot trading pair on its platform. This new addition offers users the opportunity to engage in trading with the Lybra Finance ecosystem. Lybra Finance is a groundbreaking decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol that follow the trend of Liquid Staking Derivatives after the launch of ETH Shanghai update. Lybra empowers users to leverage their ETH USDT or stETH holdings to generate stable eUSD stablecoins. By following a simple three-step process, users can deposit collateral, mint eUSD, and then choose to either receive interest or utilize the stablecoins within other DeFi protocols. ......read more

NEW YORK, USA - Media OutReach - 31 May 2023 - On May 31, TRON celebrated the fifth anniversary of its MainNet launch since its debut in 2018. The TRON ecosystem is now on a roll after five years of development. Impressing the industry with one achievement after another, it has grown into a leading public chain in the world. Against the ever-fiercer competition among public chains around the world, TRON has stood out with its second-to-none performance, scalability, and security, attracting masses of developers and users worldwide. Following TRON's anniversary, the Hong Kong's Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) will begin accepting applications for crypto trading platform licenses on June 1. As a top-tier public chain with a Chinese background, TRON has promised full support for Hong ......read more

Vision Carbon by CityU Won Gold Medal with its Blockchain-based Carbon Trading PlatformHONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 29 May 2023 - Hosted by the City University of Hong Kong (CityU) and supported by HSBC, the FinTech Olympiad (FTOL) 2023 competition convening 94 teams across 18 universities from cities in the Greater Bay Area (GBA) was concluded with an award ceremony on 27 May. In the final pitch round, 20 finalist teams pitched their financial technology-enabled business solutions to a panel of industry leaders. Vision Carbon, a team from the City University of Hong Kong won the Gold Medal and "The Best Cross-Border FinTech Solution" award with its blockchain-based project aimed to enhance the transparency, verifiability and traceability of carbon credit trading across the ......read more

ASTANA, KAZAKHSTAN - Media OutReach - 29 May 2023 - Bybit, the world's third most visited crypto exchange, has received in-principle approval by Kazakhstan's Astana Financial Services Authority (AFSA). This latest approval highlights Bybit's continued commitment to expanding its presence in emerging and dynamic markets. The in-principle approval subjects Bybit to pre-conditions leading to permanent authorization upon Bybit's completion of the full application process. With this approval, Bybit will be allowed to operate a Digital Asset Trading Facility and provide Custody Services at the Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC) in Kazakhstan. Kazakhstan is a gateway to the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), a fast-growing market that is rapidly embracing cryptocurrencies. T ......read more

White Paper 281 shows how the success of a CIO is rooted in a solid foundation of maintaining resilient, secure, and sustainable IT operations DCIM Monitoring Value Calculator for Distributed IT supports the White Paper and provides a simple framework to help users run "what-if" scenarios and quantify the ROI/payback of implementing monitoring software HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 29 May 2023 - Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, has released White Paper 281, "How Modern DCIM Addresses CIO Management Challenges within Distributed, Hybrid IT Environments" and a supporting TradeOff Tool, both available for immediate use. The new White Paper focuses on Data Center Infrastructure Man ......read more

At their 2023 Asia Pacific Summit happening from 29 May to 1 June, ULI unveiled its 2023 APAC Home Attainability Index. The report compared housing prices against the median income across 45 cities in the APAC region and Singapore's private sector homes have now greatly surpassed last year's top runner, Hong Kong, as the most expensive in the region. Singapore's private sector rental homes are now also the most expensive in the region at a US$2,600 (SG$3,500)/month on average. SINGAPORE - Media OutReach - 30 May 2023 - The Urban Land Institute's (ULI) recently released 2023 Asia Pacific Home Attainability Index report provides a high-level snapshot of the extent to which housing is attainable in cities in the Asia Pacific region. T ......read more

OctaFX and Ideas Academy partner once again to advance education in Malaysia. This time, they join forces to digitalise multiple learning centres for refugees and underprivileged students.KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA - Media OutReach - 30 May 2023 - The international broker OctaFX and the educational organisation Ideas Academy have partnered once again. The joint initiative aims to effectively digitalise dozens of learning centres for refugees and underprivileged students in Malaysia to help advance their education.

At 34th AGM, Ms Raneda commits to growing wider awareness of Swiss businesses in the republic SINGAPORE - Media OutReach - 30 May 2023 - Swiss Chamber of Commerce and Industry Singapore (SwissCham) Board has elected Ms Julie Raneda as new Chairperson at its 34th Annual General Meeting.

Enabling Retail SMEs to Seize Market Recovery Opportunities with Flexible Funding HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 30 May 2023 - Ping An OneConnect Bank (Hong Kong) Limited ("Ping An OneConnect Bank" or "PAOB"), the first virtual bank in Hong Kong dedicated to SMEs, announced an expanded collaboration with eftPay (Asia) Limited ("eftPay"), Hong Kong's leading electronic payment service provider. Leverage their competitive advantages, PAOB is launching a new SME loan service - "Business Revolving Loan" for eftPay's SME customers to navigate through opportunities from economic recovery in a timely manner. The maximum credit amount of "Business Revolving Loan" is HK$300,000 with a repayment period ranging from one to three months. SMEs ca ......read more