KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA - Media OutReach Newswire - 24 April 2025 - Octa, a trusted and regulated broker founded in 2011, recently received its 10th award in 2025. This time, World Business Star Magazine recognised Octa as the broker with the best proprietary trading platform of 2025. World Business Star Magazine recently announced the winners of its 2025 awards. These accolades recognise leaders and companies in various business and financial sectors and aim to honour individuals and organisations that have demonstrated excellence and leadership in their respective fields. In the 'Best Proprietary Trading Platform' category, the 2025 World Business Star Magazine award went to Octa—an international CFD broker founded in 2011 whose proprietary trading solution, OctaTrader, has already reaped 10 industry accolades this year alone. About OctaTrader, Octa's proprietary trading platform OctaTrader is a dynamically evolving trading platform that focuses on relieving traders' c ...read more

SINGAPORE - Media OutReach Newswire - 24 April 2025 – CDNetworks, the APAC-leading network to deliver edge as a service, is reinforcing its commitment to supporting global enterprises as they expand into key emerging markets, including Latin America, South and Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and Africa. With a well-established presence in these rapidly growing regions, CDNetworks helps global enterprises accelerate their market entry and expand with greater confidence. As global enterprises seek to unlock the potential of these emerging markets, they often face challenges such as inconsistent network performance and security risks. To overcome these obstacles, CDNetworks offers a ready-to-market portfolio of web performance and security solutions, aimed at simplifying market entry and supporting sustained growth for global enterprises: 100% Network Coverage in Emerging Markets: With over 2,800 CDN PoPs and over 40 scrubbing centers across more than 70 countries and ...read more

MINSK, BELARUS - Media OutReach Newswire - 24 April 2025 – Wildberries, a leading e-commerce platform in Eurasia, has launched a new program in Belarus to teach IT skills to students and young mothers for working in online marketplaces. The project brings together 24 participants – 12 students and 12 young moms, including those with multiple children. Wildberries was founded by CEO Tatyana Kim in 2004 while she was on maternity leave from her career as a teacher. It has grown into a multi-billion-dollar company that is focused on empowering local individuals in the countries where it operates, and women in particular, to advance their careers in e-commerce and tech. "We pay special attention to social and educational initiatives. We are confident that this project will allow participants to acquire in-demand skills and open up new professional horizons," said Alexey Drozd, Deputy Director of Wildberries in Belarus. Participants in the new Youth in IT program will recei ...read more

MUMBAI, INDIA - Media OutReach Newswire - 24 April 2025 - The Rhenus Group, a global logistics solutions provider, has announced the official rebranding of Blu Logistics LATAM to Rhenus Logistics, following its acquisition in 2023. The rebranding will enhance the Group's footprint and operational integration across Latin America, as BLU Logistics LATAM will now commercially operate under the Rhenus Logistics name in Argentina, Colombia, Ecuador, Mexico, Paraguay, and Uruguay. This transition complements and strengthens Rhenus existing operations in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, and Mexico, while further expanding its service portfolio with a focus on Air & Ocean and warehousing solutions. The unified brand identity of the two family-owned companies will offer customers greater consistency, connectivity and access to the Groups global standards, capabilities, and service portfolio. Rhenus' expertise in supporting the India-LATAM trade lane will also play a pivotal role in thi ...read more

Event brought together 2,300 chefs and guests to raise funds for the needy and promote Chinese culinary culture exchangesJINAN, CHINA - Media OutReach Newswire - 22 April 2025 - From 14 to 16 April 2025, the 8th International Master Chef Charity Gala Dinner was held at the Xueye Lake International Conference Centre in Laiwu, Jinan, marking the first-ever hosting of the event in mainland China. Over 1,000 master chefs from around the world gathered at the Xueye Lake International Conference Centre in Jinan. With over 2,300 distinguished chefs attending from around the world – including overseas Chinese chefs, master chefs, celebrities and Michelin-starred chefs – the dinner not only set a new participation record, but raised over RMB10 million to be donated to the Jinan Charity Federation and Shanghai Charity Foundation to support public welfare development. Master chefs from around the world at the Lee Kum Kee booth. Since it ...read more

Single operating model across APAC and EMEA provides scale and balance of services across both regions supporting growth, and offering clients better global connectivity and access to talentHONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach Newswire - 22 April 2025 - Cushman & Wakefield (NYSE: CWK) announced today the appointment of Matthew Bouw as Chief Executive, APAC & EMEA, effective from 1 May 2025. In this new role, he will oversee a single operating model across both regions providing the scale and balance of services to drive growth and offer clients better global connectivity and access to talent. Bouw brings a wealth of experience to this role, which includes leading and successfully growing the APAC region as Chief Executive since 2017. During his 13 years with Cushman & Wakefield, he has also held global executive positions based in the Chicago office, including Global Chief Administrative Officer and Global Chief HR & Strategy Officer. In these roles, Bouw was intimately i ...read more

KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA - Media OutReach Newswire - 22 April 2025 - Octa has won the ‘Best Trading Conditions 2025––Malaysia' award from WBS Magazine, a prominent Southeast Asian magazine focused on financial, investment, and business trends. The award is testimony to Octa's dedication to delivering quality service and clear trading conditions in one of its most vibrant markets. The WBS Awards annually examine regional and worldwide financial services providers, evaluating their dealing conditions, customer satisfaction, and platform availability. Editors select winners based on impartial regional analysis. This latest award affirms Octa's strong reputation in Malaysia, which continues to grow rapidly in financial participation and digital trading adoption. Local traders increasingly prioritise transparency, user experience, and responsive support—all key areas where Octa has focused its efforts in recent years. Kar Yong Ang, a financial market analyst at Octa, commented: ...read more

HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach Newswire - 22 April 2025 - CK Life Sciences Int'l., (Holdings) Inc. ("the Company") announced that the Company will be presenting new data from its cancer vaccine research pipeline at the 2025 American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Annual Meeting in Chicago, USA. The AACR Annual Meeting is a gathering central to the global cancer research community, bringing together scientists, clinicians, other healthcare professionals, survivors, patients and advocates every year to share the latest breakthroughs and developments in cancer science and medicine. Last year, the 2024 Annual Meeting attracted 23,000 in-person attendees and 6,700 online participants from 78 countries. In recent years, CK Life Sciences has regularly participated at the AACR Annual Meeting. The 2025 Annual Meeting will be held from 25-30 April. At the event, CK Life Sciences will exhibit posters highlighting data from preclinical studies of investigational cancer vacci ...read more

Sign up for FREE PASS : https://esgxchangehk.com/registerHONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach Newswire - 23 April 2025 - The World Green Organisation (WGO) proudly presents ESG Xchange 2025, set to take place on May 6–7, 2025 at Hall 5G, Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC). This international flagship summit will bring together over 2,500 global leaders from the fields of ESG, climate finance, sustainable development, and technology innovation. This two-day summit is designed to unite high-level stakeholders, industry leaders, and innovators to drive transformative actions in sustainability and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices. Event Overview The theme of this year's event is "Sustainability, ESG and Carbon Neutrality", Conference Partners and Key Supporting Orgnisations such as United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP), Hong Kong Stock Exchanges (HKEX), Financial Services Development Council ( ...read more

Wave 2 Nominations Now Open Amid a Push for Sustainable ProgressHANOI, VIETNAM - Media OutReach Newswire - 23 April 2025 – Vietnam stands at a turning point. As the country shifts from rapid growth to responsible, inclusive development, the Asia Corporate Excellence & Sustainability (ACES) Awards opens Wave 2 nominations, inviting Vietnamese businesses to showcase leadership rooted in purpose, grit and impact. Highlands Coffee's CHRO Francis Pappilon receives the ‘Asia's Most Influential Companies' award at ACES 2024, honoring the brand's leadership under David Thai and its sustainable impact Now in its 12th year, the ACES Awards is one of Asia's most respected platforms, recognising organisations and leaders driving transformation through sustainability, innovation and long-term vision. For Vietnam, it's not just about accolades – it's about joining a regional movement committed to building a better future. Vietnamese businesses are stepping up ami ...read more

SINGAPORE - Media OutReach Newswire - 23 April 2025 - The global cybersecurity landscape is rapidly evolving, with the annual cost of cybercrime projected to reach US$10.5 trillion by 2025, up from US$8 trillion in 20231. This sharp rise underscores the urgent need to address cyber risks, as malicious actors continue to exploit vulnerabilities across industries worldwide. In response, Singapore is accelerating the development of cybersecurity innovations, not only to protect its own infrastructure but also to address emerging risks globally. Three homegrown companies, cloudsineAI, Cyber Sierra and pQCee, are leading this effort with specialized solutions to tackle some of the biggest threats today like GenAI-driven attacks2 and quantum decryption risks. These challenges remain difficult for traditional cybersecurity solutions to address. With 70 to 80 percent of existing tools being one-size-fits-all3, critical gaps in protection remain, leaving organizations vulnerable to increasin ...read more

LIVERPOOL, UK - Media OutReach Newswire - 23 April 2025 - Liverpool FC published its latest The Red Way report today, celebrating the club's continued sustainability progress in building a better future for its people, planet and communities. Liverpool FC showcases its leadership in sustainability with latest The Red Way report The Red Way (TRW), which was launched in 2021, is the club's award-winning sustainability strategy, and its third annual season report marks an important milestone in the club's ongoing journey to becoming a more sustainable organisation. Aligned to 16 of the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the strategy outlines the progress made on the club's long-term commitment to driving positive change through governance, innovation and strategic and collective action. The 2023/24 season saw TRW recognised with nine major sustainability awards in a 12-month period, including the Front Office Sports' Most Sustainable ...read more

MUMBAI, INDIA - Media OutReach Newswire - 23 April 2025 - 1win Charity has taken action to improve people's lives in Dharavi, one of Mumbai's most densely populated areas. As part of its global ‘We Care. We Share' mission, 1win provided portable solar lamps and food kits to over 250 families, ensuring that children and their parents have access to a reliable and sustainable source of light. Light for Dharavi The 1win's “Light for Dharavi” initiative aligns with the broader vision for the area's development. With solar-powered lamps, 1win has offered more than 1,000 residents a practical and immediate lighting solution that will make their days brighter while they await improved housing. Even after the state program is implemented, the families will be able to take their solar lamps from 1win into their new future homes. In addition to that, 1win's volunteers immediately installed some of the donated lamps in the frequently used community areas, such as ...read more

40% believe their employer ‘copies' competitors in order to keep workplace relevant HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach Newswire - 23 April 2025 - In the face of economic uncertainty, companies are adopting more cost-conscious approaches by tightening their hiring budgets and focusing on retaining top talent. Prolonged recruitment processes are becoming more common, while greater importance is now being placed on non-monetary strategies, such as workforce transformation, which are vital for attracting and retaining the right candidates. To empower businesses in navigating this dynamic landscape, Robert Walters has unveiled its Talent Trend 2025 report. The report provides actionable insights into the revolutionary shifts transforming hiring, leadership, and workplace culture. According to Robert Walters' latest research, 40% of professionals identify external trends—'what other companies do'—as the primary driver of change in their w ...read more

Saint-Gobain has built a global legacy of over 300 years, driving innovative techniques in sustainable construction for the green building revolutionSINGAPORE - Media OutReach Newswire - 23 April 2025 - Saint-Gobain, a global leader in sustainable construction, celebrates its 360th anniversary in 2025 with its '360 Years Young' campaign, marking three and a half centuries of innovation as it continues to drive breakthrough design and light construction solutions that provide sustainability and performance. Saint-Gobain celebrates its 360th anniversary at a gala night With over 30 years of presence in Singapore, Saint-Gobain has been part of the Singapore story since the 1980s, with a strong focus on advancing Singapore's green building revolution through cutting-edge materials and nurturing startups that drive innovative construction methods through its venture capital and innovation arm, NOVA. 360 Years Young: Continuing a legacy of transformation in t ...read more

Promoting the Development and Heritance of Sports, Advocating the Spirit of “Fearless against Challenges and Pursuing Excellence”HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach Newswire - 23 April 2025 - Hong Kong, geographically surrounded by the sea, is an ideal venue for water sports events, while sailing is being one of the most focused water sports events. This year, Hong Kong Life sponsors the local sailing team B.L.U. to support the development and heritage of local sports culture, encourage the public to cultivate a habit of exercising and embrace a healthy lifestyle, ride on the wind and waves to breakthrough together. Sailing competition requires not only teamwork and technical skills but also flexible strategic adjustments to adapt to various environmental factors, ensure a sustained sailing and leading position, fully embody the spirit of "Fearless against Challenges and Pursuing Excellence". Similarly, Hong Kong Life leverages our insurance profession and experience, focuses o ...read more

HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach Newswire - 22 April 2025 - DFI Retail Group (DFI or the Group), a leading Asian retailer with diverse business formats, has launched a low-carbon rice cultivation pilot programme in 2024 in Thailand. This initiative aims to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the rice industry. By implementing new farming techniques, DFI seeks to promote the adoption of sustainable agriculture practices and enhance environmental awareness among its supply chains. This innovative programme successfully produced 110,000kg of certified low-carbon rice in 2024, achieving a minimum 30% reduction in GHG emissions on the rice fields compared to conventional cultivation methods. DFI Retail Group launches Low-Carbon Rice Pilot Programme in Thailand Rice is an important commodity across Asia, where 85% of the world's production occurs, with Thailand ranking as the sixth-largest rice producer globally. In Hong Kong alone, the annual consumption of ...read more

HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach Newswire - 22 April 2025 - On Earth Day, Watsons, the flagship health and beauty brand of AS Watson, announces an expanded partnership with ClimatePartner to enhance its carbon compensation initiative. For every purchase of selected Watsons Sustainable Choice products, we aim to offset over 4,000 tons of CO2 emissions. Inspiring Customers to Choose Wisely, Live Sustainably To meet the growing customer demand for Sustainable Choices products, Watsons launched its carbon compensation initiative with ClimatePartner in 2023, initially featuring 7 product ranges. Now, this effort is expanding to include 30 product ranges, further advancing our unwavering commitment to sustainability. The initiative is launched at Watsons O+O (offline plus online) stores throughout Hong Kong, Malaysia, Philippines, Taiwan, Thailand, Singapore, Vietnam, Indonesia, Turkey, and GCC markets. Watsons is committed to offering more sustainable products while ensuring that ...read more

KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA - Media OutReach Newswire - 22 April 2025 - Global multi-asset broker JustMarkets has launched an educational initiative to support newcomers' online trading journey. The broker has developed a comprehensive, step-by-step guide designed to equip aspiring traders with essential knowledge of the financial markets. JustMarkets new Guide Online trading has become increasingly accessible recently and attracts millions of new enthusiasts. However, the complexity of financial markets – including the importance of understanding global economic trends, technical terms, and trading strategies – continues to present serious challenges for beginners. Without a clear foundation and key knowledge, many new traders struggle to navigate Forex and CFDs efficiently. JustMarkets has created a full-scale educational guide specifically tailored to beginners to remove this gap. The guide offers structured lessons and actionable insights covering tradi ...read more

Senior leader with 30 years of insurance experience, 16 years with ChubbSINGAPORE - Media OutReach Newswire - 22 April 2025 - Chubb announced today the appointment of Janene Blizzard as the Head of Accident & Health (A&H) for Asia Pacific, effective 1 June 2025. In this role, she will lead the strategy, growth, and performance of Chubb's A&H portfolios across the region. Based in Singapore, Blizzard will report to Marcos Gunn, Regional President, Asia Pacific, with a matrix reporting line to Daniela Hernandez, Division President for International A&H, Overseas General Insurance. On announcing Blizzard's appointment, Gunn said, "Janene is an exceptional leader with deep A&H experience. Her proven track record of cultivating high-performing teams whilst maximising portfolio profitability will be key in delivering our ambitions for the A&H business across the Asia Pacific region." Hernandez added, "We are thrilled that Janene is joining our t ...read more

New business unit leverages the Group's acquisition of Elstone Capital enabling the Group to deliver corporate finance and financial advisory servicesHONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach Newswire - 22 April 2025 - WRISE Group today announced the launch of WRISE Capital, a new core business unit that specialises in comprehensive corporate finance and advisory services for listed companies, private and institutional clients. This strategic expansion follows the acquisition of Elstone Capital, a licensed financial advisory firm in Hong Kong managing deals such as IPOs, takeovers, privatisations and listing transfers. WRISE Capital will operate from Hong Kong, serving clients globally. Alongside WRISE Private and WRISE Prestige, WRISE Capital will serve as one of the three core business units in WRISE Group, solidifying the company's position as a comprehensive financial services provider for ultra-high and high-net-worth clients. This move strategically allows WRISE Group to capitalise on ...read more

HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach Newswire - 22 April 2025 - Appier announced today that POP MART Taiwan has adopted its AI-powered conversational marketing platform, BotBonnie—a solution within Appier's Personalization Cloud—to accelerate its OMO (online-merge-offline) transformation and streamline the management of limited-edition product sales. The implementation led to a 90% increase in campaign participation, a 210% growth in LINE official account users, and a 30% reduction in manual effort and time spent, setting a new benchmark for transparency and operational efficiency in the designer toy industry. POP MART Taiwan adopted Appier's Personalization Cloud to enhance transparency and efficiency in limited-edition product management. Effective product allocation and customer engagement are essential to success in the rapidly expanding designer toy market, fueled by rising demand for collectibles and artist-designed figurines. According to Statista, the ...read more

KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA - Media OutReach Newswire - 22 April 2025 - AFFIN Group ("AFFIN" or "the Group") is celebrating its 50th anniversary with the launch of the "AFFIN 50 Years, 50 Prizes" Golden Jubilee Campaign, a year-long celebration rewarding customers with exclusive prizes, strengthening financial literacy, and empowering Malaysians on their financial journey. Running from 1 March 2025 to 31 January 2026, this milestone campaign features 50 exclusive prizes, including a Grand Prize of RM1,000,000. The "AFFIN 50 Years, 50 Prizes" Golden Jubilee Campaign invites customers to participate by performing eligible transactions, such as maintaining a minimum Month-End Balance (MEB) of RM5,000 in their AFFIN Current or Savings accounts. With every eligible transaction, customers earn entries for a chance to win. Datuk Wan Razly Abdullah, President & Group Chief Executive Officer of AFFIN Group, said, "For 50 years, AFFIN ha ...read more

HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach Neswire - 20 April 2025 - The 2025 World Internet Conference Asia-Pacific Summit successfully took place from April 14 to 15 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. This marks the first international summit of the World Internet Conference held in Hong Kong in its 11-year history, attracting nearly a thousand government officials, experts, scholars, and business representatives from over 50 countries and regions to discuss the core theme of "Digital Intelligence Integration Leading the Future—Joining Hands to Build a Community of Shared Future in Cyberspace." The summit was hosted by the World Internet Conference, with Phoenix Media Group serving as a supporting institution providing in-depth coverage from multiple perspectives. The international event brand "Phoenix Go Glocal" focused on hot topics and engaged in discussions with top global experts on new technology trends. Several high-level forums at the summit address ...read more

KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA - Media OutReach Newswire - 21 April 2025 - MSIG Insurance (Malaysia) Bhd ("MSIG Malaysia") is proud to unveil MSIG PA Add-On: Assisted Living, a pioneering addition to its personal accident (PA) insurance portfolio. This latest enhancement marks a first-of-its-kind offering in Malaysia's general insurance market, addressing a critical gap in financial protection for individuals who might experience a sudden loss of independence due to accidents or unforeseen events. Traditionally, coverage for assisted living expenses has been available only through life insurance policies. MSIG Malaysia is the first general insurer in the country to introduce this benefit as a PA add-on, providing policyholders with vital financial support for nursing care expenses. The MSIG PA Add-On: Assisted Living is available exclusively to holders of Prime PA, Individual PA and Senior Citizen PA policies. It offers financial support of up to RM5,000 per month for a maximum ...read more

DUSHANBE, TAJIKISTAN - Media OutReach Neswire - 21 April 2025 - Wildberries, a leading e-commerce platform in Eurasia, has launched sales and deliveries in Tajikistan via its online marketplace. This marks the fourth country where Wildberries operates in Central Asia and the ninth country in its overall footprint. Customers in Tajikistan, which has a population of over 10 million, can now access the full assortment available on the Wildberries marketplace and place orders via the website Wildberries.tj or through the mobile app. Wildberries' wide product assortment spans more than 8 million SKUs across various categories, including clothing, health and beauty products, household goods and items for children. "We see enormous potential for the development of e-commerce in Tajikistan," said Tatyana Kim, Founder and CEO of Wildberries. "The country and its economy are growing rapidly, and e-commerce plays a vital role in this progress. Importantly, our nations have lon ...read more

JAKARTA, INDONESIA - Media OutReach Newswire - 21 April 2025 - VinFast announces the milestone of delivering 400 VF 3 electric vehicles to Indonesian dealers and customers in just two months after its launch. This milestone not only affirms VinFast's superior production capacity and process optimization capabilities but also demonstrates the strong appeal of the VinFast VF 3 to consumers in Indonesia and the wider region. Just two months after its launch, VinFast has handed over 400 VF 3 electric vehicles to dealers and customers across the Indonesian market. As the latest addition to VinFast's diverse portfolio of all-electric vehicles in Indonesia, the VF 3 mini e-SUV is strategically positioned as a pivotal catalyst in the company's drive towards a sustainable, green mobility transformation. Since its launch, the VF 3 has become a trend in Vietnam, the Philippines, and Indonesia, thanks to its unique and robust design language, which not only inspires ...read more

KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA - Media OutReach Newswire - 18 April 2025 - Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) have moved from being merely theoretical concepts to a stage when dozens of countries throughout the world are actively testing them in various pilot schemes. Designed as a government-backed digital version of fiat money, CBDCs combine the trust of centralised monetary systems with the flexibility of digital payments. Unlike cryptocurrencies, which fluctuate based on market sentiment and are often decentralised, CBDCs are state-issued, pegged to national currencies, and intended to offer price stability and legal certainty—features that make them particularly relevant in a time of growing demand for secure digital payment systems. According to recent data, over 130 countries representing 98% of global GDP are now exploring CBDCs in some form, including pilots, development, or research (albeit few have fully adopted them). This rise reflects both technological momentum and r ...read more

SINGAPORE - Media OutReach Newswire - 18 April 2025 - Creative lifestyle brand M&G LIFE has joined hands with original art toy icon MR.PA from TOYCITY to host a themed pop-up, "Lucky Panda Lounge," at South Gateway Garden, Level 2 of Jewel Changi Airport. Running from March 27 to April 23, 2025, the pop-up brings a refreshing cultural and creative experience to local fans and international visitors alike. M&G LIFE Presents MR.PA Pop-Up at Jewel Changi Airport, Featuring Exclusive Launches and Interactive Fun The event features the world premiere of the Singapore-exclusive MR.PA Merlion vinyl plush, which has attracted long lines of toy collectors and MR.PA fans. In addition, MR.PA mascot appearances take place every Friday to Sunday from 2 PM to 8 PM, along with special meet-and-greet sessions where the designer himself appears for live autograph signings. The pop-up is filled with photo-worthy scenes, free scented cards giveaways, inter ...read more

Leading premium bathroom brand ARROW is expanding its presence in Vietnam, bringing a world-class living experience to local consumers through a strategic partnership with DASH Co., Ltd.HO CHI MINH, VIETNAM - Media OutReach Newswire - 18 April 2025 - Global smart bathroom solutions provider ARROW has officially entered the Vietnamese market, attracting widespread attention and positive reception from consumers and industry partners alike. With over 30 years of innovation and growth, ARROW Home Group has become one of the world's most recognized names in smart sanitary ware and bathroom interiors. The brand's strategic partnership with DASH Co., Ltd. to launch its first official flagship showroom in Vietnam marks a significant milestone in ARROW's global expansion strategy and injects new energy into the country's sanitary ware sector. This launch reflects DASH's bold commitment to bringing advanced technologies into everyday living spaces, meeting the rising expectations of ...read more

KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA - Media OutReach Newswire - 19 April 2025 - Even the most seasoned CFD traders can fall into psychological traps—from chasing the hype to holding poor trades out of stubborn hope. Emotional biases can cloud judgment and lead even experienced traders to costly blunders. However, psychological resilience reduces the risk of a loss. Octa Broker, as part of its commitment to traders' education, explores how emotion-driven decisions can quietly sabotage performance and offers practical guidance for staying focused and disciplined. Psychological traps in CFD trading Psychological traps consist of cognitive bias and emotional responses that negatively affect trading decisions. Cognitive bias compels traders from their strategy, potentially undermining their results. Notably, such traps are not exclusive to novices. Experienced traders are not immune to them either, especially when the market is volatile. Emotions are powerful forces in trading. They can ove ...read more

KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA - Media OutReach Newswire - 15 April 2025 - Chinese tech company GYMD (GYMD Digital Technology Co., Ltd.) recently launched its new product, the Geega Industrial Operating System, and plans to deploy the system at Proton's automotive manufacturing plant to enhance digitalization across core operations. With GYMD's ongoing technological empowerment, Proton's facility has been steadily advancing its digital and intelligent capabilities. In 2023, witnessed by Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, GYMD partnered with local leading enterprise ALTEL Group Sdn Bhd to launch a joint venture AGYTEK Digital Sdn Bhd in Kuala Lumpur—marking Malaysia's first end-to-end digital service provider covering the entire automotive value chain. ? Leveraging experience from serving over 40 cities worldwide and nearly 60 smart manufacturing benchmark factories, GYMD is progressively integrating advanced technologies such as big data, the Internet of Things (IoT), and artificial ...read more

HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach Newswire - 15 April 2025 - The Hong Kong Institute of Chartered Digital Asset Analysts (HKCDAA) held its grand inauguration ceremony at the China Everbright Centre in Wan Chai, marking the official opening of its headquarters. The event was led by Dr. Anthony Neoh, Honorary Chairman of HKCDAA, former Chairman of Hong Kong's Securities and Futures Commission (SFC), and former Chief Advisor to China's Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC). Distinguished guests from government agencies, financial institutions, and the virtual asset industry gathered to witness this milestone. Following the ceremony, participants engaged in a productive seminar on "Web3 Digital Asset Talent Standards in Hong Kong." Inauguration Ceremony: A New Chapter for Digital Asset Professional Certification Established in September 2023, HKCDAA aims to become the premier global association for digital asset analysts, supporting the Hong Kong SAR Government's strategic vis ...read more

Insights on the Potential of Commercial Data: A Path to Enhanced Financing Efficiency and Financial InclusionHONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach Newswire - 15 April 2025 - ?The World Internet Conference Asia-Pacific Summit 2025 held for the first time in Hong Kong. PAO Bank Limited ("PAObank") has been invited to participate in the World Internet Conference Asia-Pacific Summit 2025, held for the first time in Hong Kong. As the only Hong Kong digital bank invited, PAObank engaged in discussions with international industry leaders and experts on unlocking the potential of commercial data. Leveraging its own experiences, PAObank analyses the adopting level of digital and intelligent technologies in financial sector, with the aim of advancing financial inclusion. The World Internet Conference Asia-Pacific Summit, a flagship event of the innovation and technology sector, was held for two days in Hong Kong under the theme of "Integration of AI and Digital Technologies Shaping th ...read more

HAIKOU, CHINA - Media OutReach Newswire - 15 April 2025 - ?The fifth China International Consumer Products Expo (CICPE), held on the tropical island province of Hainan, has reaffirmed the country's position as a vital marketplace for global enterprises. The high-tech exhibits and beachside fashion shows at the 5th CICPE. This year's expo has drawn record participation from over 4,100 brands across 71 countries and regions, reflecting the expanding international appetite for engagement with China's vast consumer market and its evolving landscape. The UK, this year's guest country of honor, brought 27 companies spanning fashion, beauty, and other fields. Flagship brands like Burberry and Bentley showcased their latest offerings, with a strong emphasis on green technology and sustainable development. "I have seen the tremendous innovation and growth taking place within China's economy in recent years, not least in digital technologi ...read more

LAGOS, NIGERIA - Media OutReach Newswire - 16 April 2025 - ?The Bühler Grain Processing Innovation Center (GPIC) is proud to announce the launch of its new beginner-friendly and advanced courses aimed at individuals and companies in Nigeria and across Africa looking to improve their proficiency in rice milling and optical sorting. These courses are designed to enhance the capabilities of those entering the grain processing industry or those already involved, seeking to increase their profitability and efficiency. Bühler Group established the GPIC as an R&D center dedicated to uncovering the hidden potential of local grains in Nigeria and Africa. It aims to bridge the technology gap in local grain processing and support customers in developing safe and affordable food using local grains. The GPIC also functions as a training center to empower food processors across the region. It has hosted numerous training sessions for individuals and companies and, in collabora ...read more

MANILA, PHILIPPINES - Media OutReach Newswire - 16 April 2025 - In a region rich with ambition, the Philippines continues to lead with sustainability and purposeful leadership. The Asia Corporate Excellence & Sustainability (ACES) Awards has officially opened Wave 2 nominations for its 2025 edition - inviting Filipino companies and leaders to share their stories of impact and vision. Marking its tenth win, Globe Telecom - represented by Nico Bambao, was honoured with the 2024 Industry Champion of the Year award. Now in its 12th year, ACES is one of Asia's most respected business recognition platforms, where leadership is measured by purpose and long-term impact. Filipino organisations have earned 174 awards to date - the most awarded country, reflecting a strong national drive for innovation, sustainability and shared growth. Among the nation's most awarded is Globe Telecom Inc., a ten-time honouree and four-time “Industry Champion of the Year” - t ...read more

SINGAPORE - Media OutReach Newswire - 16 April 2025 - Singapore's leading clean snack brand, Hey! Chips, is proud to introduce its latest innovation: Hey! Fruit Bites. A first-of-its-kind freeze-dried snack, Hey! Fruit Bites brings together the purity of natural ingredients with the power of science to create a crunchy snack for all ages. Built on the belief that food should be as clean and honest as it is delicious, Hey! Chips has become a trusted name in the healthy snacking scene with its award-winning signature collection of fruit and vegetable crisps. The idea for Hey! Fruit Bites came about when the founders became new parents and struggled to find baby snacks that met their standards. Most snack options in the market, even from the baby aisle, are filled with artificial flavourings, concentrates, and industrial food additives (e.g. thickeners, binders and preservatives). Hey! Fruit Bites stands apart with its simple ingredients, minimal processing and zero added su ...read more

Key achievements include: 33.3% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 carbon emissions against 2019 baseline, making good progress toward 2030 target. 96% of Hongkong Land's leasing portfolio has achieved the second highest or above ratings for green building certification, ahead of its 2030 target of 90%. 81% of Hongkong Land's wholly owned leasing portfolio has achieved the highest ratings across global green building certifications. 48% in commercial waste diversion rate, showing progress towards the 2030 target of 50%. HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach Newswire - 16 April 2025 - In 2024, Hongkong Land made significant strides towards its Sustainability Framework 2030 goals. The Company has already met and exceeded several targets due to decarbonisation efforts, the transformation of LANDMARK in Tomorrow's CENTRAL, innovative tenant partnerships, and various CSR initiatives. ...read more

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - Media OutReach Newswire - 16 April 2025 - ?Crayon, a global leader in IT services and innovation, today announced the latest release of its biennial Future of Operations study of SMB decision makers. The Future of Operations: Advancing AI-Driven Innovation and Cloud Agility for Small and Medium Sized Businesses, Forrester Consulting study commissioned by Crayon for the Asia Pacific region reveals a bold shift in how small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) across Asia Pacific are investing on IT solutions. The Future of Operations: Advancing AI-Driven Innovation and Cloud Agility for Small and Medium-Sized Businesses - a Forrester Consulting study commissioned by Crayon, March 2025 "Part of being a distributor that is truly on its partners' side is investing in helping them stay ahead of changes in customer buying behavior. AI has definitely changed the IT landscape and we wanted our partners to understand from fresh insight whic ...read more