With over 1,000 guests in attendance, this year's gala underscores the company's commitment to promoting creativity and innovation, providing content creators and viewers with a diverse and enriching experience. SINGAPORE - Media OutReach Newswire - 22 January 2025 - Bigo Live, a leading global social live-streaming platform, is excited to announce the return of the highly anticipated BIGO Awards Gala, now in its sixth edition. Under the theme "LIVE YOUR OASIS", the event celebrates creativity, community, and sustainability while fostering a safe and innovative digital ecosystem. Taking place on January 24, 2025, at the iconic Marina Bay Sands, Sands Theatre in Singapore, the gala returns to the city where Bigo Live was founded. BIGO Awards Gala 2025 With over 1,000 attendees from across the globe, the gala will honor outstanding content creators in categories like "Most Uplifting Livestream" and "Global Community Builder". W ...read more

HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach Newswire - 22 January 2025 - With CPA Australia estimating a fiscal deficit of HK$96.1 billion for 2024-25 and fiscal reserves of HK$638.5 billion, today, we submitted recommendations for the government to consider including in Budget 2025-26, with the major focus areas being tackling the deficit and building Hong Kong's prosperity. (from left to right) Mr Janssen Chan, Co-Chairperson of Taxation Committee and Chairperson of SME Committee of CPA Australia Greater China; Ms Karina Wong, Divisional President 2025 and Deputy Chairperson of Taxation Committee of CPA Australia Greater China; Mr Anthony Lau, Co-Chairperson of Taxation Committee of CPA Australia Greater China; Mr Adam Chiu, Member of Taxation Committee of CPA Australia Greater China Explore strategies to increase revenue and reduce costs CPA Australia emphasises the need to explore innovative strategies for increasing revenue and optimising public expenditure. One ...read more

HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach Newswire - 22 January 2025 - The annual flagship event in the innovation and technology (I&T) sector, the Hong Kong Techathon+ 2025, co-organised by the Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) and local higher education institutions, has successfully concluded on 19 January. This year's event reached a new record in participation, attracting over 1,800 local and international talents in I&T, forming over 380 teams. Co-organised by HKSTP and local higher education institutions, the Hong Kong Techathon+ 2025, an annual intercollegiate I&T event, reached a new record in participation this year, attracting over 1,800 local and international talents in I&T, forming over 380 teams. The participants included more than 100 non-local innovators and 40 teams from the mainland China, the US, Malaysia, Thailand, Singapore, Taiwan, Macao, Australia, Portugal, and Brazil, who travelled to Hong Kong spec ...read more

KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA - Media OutReach Newswire - 22 January 2025 - The U.S. dollar has been appreciating almost relentlessly since the end of September. In just three and a half months, the Dollar Index (DXY), which measures the value of the greenback relative to a basket of six major foreign currencies, including the euro, Japanese yen, British pound, Canadian dollar, Swedish krona, and Swiss franc, was up more than 10% (from 27 September low to 13 January high). On 13 January, it breached the critical 110.00 level and although it has since declined slightly, it remains by far the best-performing currency among other major currencies this year so far. ‘The reasons for such an impressive rally are plentiful and diverse, but generally it all boils down to the widening interest rate differentials between the United States and other major economies', says Kar Yong Ang, a financial market analyst at Octa Broker. Indeed, the Federal Reserve (Fed), the U.S. central bank, currently ...read more

HANOI, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire – 22 January 2025 - V-GREEN has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with eTreego, a Taiwanese green energy company, to significantly expand VinFast electric vehicle charging station infrastructure. This partnership aims to install 100,000 charging portals in VinFast's three key Southeast Asian markets, Indonesia, the Philippines and Vietnam, underscoring V-GREEN's commitment to building a comprehensive electric vehicle ecosystem and meet the growing demand for green transformation across Southeast Asia. Mr. Nguy?n Thành Duong, CEO of V-GREEN (6th from the left), and Mr. Chin Pin Chien, Chairman of eTreego (7th from the left). Both parties will actively research and work towards strategic goals, including building and operating 100,000 franchised charging portals for VinFast electric vehicles by 2030. Specifically, in the second quarter of 2025, eTreego will deploy 200 pilot charging portals in Vietnam, befor ...read more

Medical trend rates in the APAC region rank second-highest globally, according to report SINGAPORE - Media OutReach Newswire - 22 January 2025 - Aon plc (NYSE: AON), a leading global professional services firm, has released its 2025 Global Medical Trend Rates Report. The report forecasts a projected 11.1 percent rise in the Asia Pacific region (APAC), which is higher than the global projected increase for 2024 of 9.7 percent, which represented the highest increase forecasted in 10 years. Trend rate figures represent the percentage increase in medical plan costs per employee – both insured and self-insured. Knowing estimated costs in advance can help organisations budget and adjust their benefits philosophy in response, ensuring programs are sustainable. This year's report projects APAC will experience the second highest year-over-year trend rate increase after the Middle East and Africa, which has the highest trend rate of any region at 15.5 percent. ...read more

Accelerating Growth in AI and AI ComputeHONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach Newswire - 22 January 2025 - Yeebo (International Holdings) Limited (“Yeebo” or the “Company”, stock code: 259, which together with its subsidiaries is referred to as the “Group”) announced that the board of directors of the Company (the “Board”) resolved to declare a special dividend of HKD1.8 per share today. The Board declared a special dividend following the Group's disposal of 127,578,590 shares of Nantong Jianghai (stock code: 002484.SZ), representing approximately 15% of Nantong Jianghai's issued shares. After the transaction, Yeebo stays on as a strategic shareholder with a substantial 13.81% stake and continues confidence in Nantong Jianghai's robust growth prospects. As at 22 January 2025, the closing price of Nantong Jianghai was RMB26.77 per share, and the market value of the Group's interest in Nantong Jianghai was approximately RMB3.1 billion. The disposal generated net proceeds of ap ...read more

DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - EQS Newsroom - 22 January 2025 - COFICERT announces the renewal of the University of Dubai's MSI 20000 certification for a second consecutive cycle, marking its continuous compliance with the standard requirements. Late 2020, the University of Dubai undertook an in-depth assessment of its financial governance in accordance with the MSI 20000 Standard, to become the first educational institution in the region to obtain this international certification. The certificate was awarded by the French certification body COFICERT, with the technical support of Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Global (TAG. Global), a technical partner for the MSI 20000 certificate in the Middle East. At the end of the first 3-year certification cycle, under the leadership of His Excellency, Dr. Eesa Mohammed Al Bastaki, UD has entered a second certification cycle, once again demonstrating its continuous compliance with international financial quality standards, which reflects bo ...read more

TAIPEI, TAIWAN - Media OutReach Newswire - 23 January 2025 -The Asian Stationery & Office Products Online Exhibition 2025 (ASOP 2025) is set to redefine the stationery and office products industry with its innovative hybrid format, seamlessly blending virtual and physical elements. Scheduled to run from January 23, 2025, to July 4, 2025, the exhibition provides an unparalleled opportunity for Asian suppliers, importers, and exporters to connect, collaborate, and showcase their brands on a global scale. Jointly organized by AsianNet and TradeAsia (www.e-tradeasia.com), ASOP has delivered exceptional results since its inception in 2022, attracting international buyers and generating significant business opportunities. The 2025 edition promises to be even more expansive, with a six-month exhibition period strategically aligned with major international events, including Paperworld India, Designed Giftionery Taiwan, China (Shenzhen) International Gifts & Homeware Fair, Hong ...read more

Secures 16 Oakwood signings in 2024, reflecting a 30% year-on-year growth Adds four new Oakwood Premier properties in Adelaide, Bali, Shenzhen and Singapore Adds Bali to Oakwood's growing portfolio of resort destinations, which includes Batam, Chongli and Ha Long SINGAPORE - Media OutReach Newswire - 23 January 2025 - The Ascott Limited (Ascott), the lodging business unit wholly owned by CapitaLand Investment (CLI), has accelerated the expansion of its Oakwood brand, signing 16 new properties in 2024 – a 30% increase over the previous year. This includes a bumper crop of four Oakwood Premier signings since the brand refresh of Oakwood in early 2024. Riding the growing demand for bleisure travel, the brand refresh initiative enhanced Oakwood's appeal to guests blending business and leisure in their travels by offering the comforts of home and beyond. Oakwood Suites Chongli The rapid growth of the Oakwood brand is anchored in ...read more

HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach Newswire - 23 January 2025 - Financial Secretary of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR), Paul Chan, is among nearly 3,000 political leaders, financial officials and business elites attending the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting in Davos, Switzerland. Hong Kong SAR's Financial Secretary, Paul Chan, speaks at the "2025 Davos-Caixin CEO Luncheon" in Davos, Switzerland. Promoting Hong Kong's advantages and value as a "super-connector" and "super value-adder", Mr Chan has met with leaders from finance and business sectors around the world. In keynote remarks at the "2025 Davos-Caixin CEO Luncheon", Mr Chan briefed participants on the latest economic situation and development strategies of Hong Kong, particularly regarding how to leverage the city's advantages of being well connected to Mainland China and to the world, under the "one country, two systems" p ...read more

ATLANTA - Newsaktuell - 23 January 2025 - DYMO®, a leading provider of innovative labeling and printing solutions and part of the Newell Brands portfolio, and GA International (LabTAG), a leader in exceptional laboratory and industrial identification solutions, have announced a strategic partnership that makes high-quality cryogenic LabelWriter® labels available to users of the DYMO LabelWriter® 5 Series printers. DYMO & GA International (LabTAG) "We are excited to join forces with GA International to offer our customers exceptional laboratory labeling solutions for the DYMO LabelWriter 5 Series, saving them time, money and effort" said Liesbet De Soomer, Global Marketing Director of DYMO. "This partnership reflects our commitment to providing innovative labeling solutions that meet the evolving needs of our customers across various industries." GA International (LabTAG) will offer a portfolio of Cryogenic labels ...read more

SINGAPORE - Media OutReach Newswire - 23 January 2025 - American Express and Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer are marking their 25 years of partnership by introducing exclusive limited-time rewards for new and existing American Express® Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer Ascend Credit Card Members, designed to elevate their travel experiences. Celebrating 25 years of Rewarding Journeys with American Express and Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer As part of this milestone, new and existing KrisFlyer Ascend Credit Card Members can accelerate their journey toward attaining KrisFlyer Elite Gold membership. With this limited-time reward, which starts 1 February and ends 31 July 2025, they can now attain this membership by spending S$16,000 on eligible everyday purchases like groceries, travel accommodation, dining and more1, including a minimum of S$6,000 on eligible Singapore Airlines and Scoot flights2. Additional American Express Gift In addition, the first 250 KrisFly ...read more

Redeem 4 Limited-Edition "Denim Style Cushions" Plus "Magic Cling Fai Chun" to Decorate Your Home and Bring Good LuckHONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach Newswire - 23 January 2025 - 7-Eleven is here to help you celebrate a joyful and prosperous Year of the Snake! Following the overwhelming popularity of our first "New Year, New Look" collection featuring 8 Denim Style bags with Peko-chan and Sho-chan, we're delighted to announce the second wave of our exciting Chinese New Year campaign! Get ready to welcome even more cuteness and good fortune with 4 limited-edition Denim Style Cushions starring the beloved Peko-chan and Sho-chan. These soft and stylish cushions will not only add a fresh touch to your home décor but also serve as lucky charms for your home or office. May they bring you good luck, prosperity, and a wonderful start to the New Year! These adorable and practical Denim Style Cushions will be available in 7-Eleven stores from 7am on 22 Janua ...read more

HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach Newswire - 21 January 2025 - Sandbox VR, the world's premier destination for premium location-based virtual reality experiences, expects continued robust growth in its global franchise program in the coming years. To accelerate its growth in North America and Europe, the company has recently raised a US$6.8 million convertible note led by funds managed by Gobi Partners, who has supported the company in multiple rounds of financing. With over 100k players monthly, Sandbox VR is rapidly growing its global footprint with thriving corporate-owned locations and a robust franchising program. The company topped 1.4 million tickets sold in 2024. An average Sandbox VR location in the US achieved US$1.7 million in annual revenue. With a predominant presence in the US and Western Europe, Sandbox VR has grown the number of lifetime franchise operators 3x in 2024 alone, from 8 to 25 total operators. With this momentum, the company plan ...read more

Recognized for Advancing Growth Strategy & Technological Innovation TOKYO, JAPAN - Media OutReach Newswire - 21 January 2025 - Azbil Corporation (Tokyo Stock Exchange Code: 6845) announced that it has won Frost & Sullivan's 2024 Best Practices Company of the Year Award in the Southeast Asia smart building solutions industry, marking its third consecutive year of recognition. Frost & Sullivan's Company of the Year Award, its top honor, recognizes Azbil for exemplifying visionary innovation, market-leading performance, and exceptional customer care. This accolade is based on an independent evaluation of two key criteria types: Visionary Innovation & Performance and Customer Impact. Azbil excels in many of the criteria in the smart building solutions space. Frost & Sullivan, a global growth strategy consulting firm, presents Azbil with this award for demonstrating excellence in growth strategy and implementation. The award recognizes a high degree of innovatio ...read more

HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach Newswire - 21 January 2025 - Hang Lung Properties Limited (SEHK stock code: 00101) ("the "Company" or "Hang Lung") announced that it has successfully signed a five-year HK$10 billion loan facilities ("the Facilities") with a consortium of more than 10 international, Chinese and local banks. The Facilities received an encouraging response from the banking community, demonstrating strong confidence in Hang Lung's long-term prospects. Mr. Weber Lo, Chief Executive Officer of Hang Lung Properties (fourth from the left), and Mr. Kenneth Chiu, Chief Financial Officer of Hang Lung Properties (fifth from the left), with bank representatives (from left to right: United Overseas Bank Limited, Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation Limited, The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited, Bank of China (Hong Kong) Limited, and DBS Bank Ltd.) at the closing ceremony of Hang Lung's five-year syndicated loan fa ...read more

KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA - Media OutReach Newswire - 21 January 2025 - In December 2024, Malaysia suffered devastating floods that affected 10 states and left more than 147,000 without roofs over their heads. Among the areas affected by the disaster, Kelantan was the hardest-hit state, with at least 93,000 people fleeing their flooded homes and seeking refuge. To help the flood victims of Kelantan live through these trying times, Octa broker joined forces with its local partner, Azeehan. Octa sponsored the provision of basic necessities, including food, drinking water, hygiene amenities, towels, pillows, blankets, and house cleaning tools. By distributing these emergency kits, the broker aimed to support flood victims in their hour of need and make it a little bit easier for them to come back to normal life when the water subsided. 'After a natural disaster such as this, thousands of people are driven from their homes. Sometimes, they lack even the most basic means to su ...read more

SURABAYA, INDONESIA - Media OutReach Newswire - 21 January 2025 - Liverpool FC continues to strengthen its international presence in Asia with the official opening of its second retail store in Indonesia. LFC legend Emile Heskey led the official opening of the club's new official retail store in Surabaya and hosted a meet & greet with fans on Saturday 18th January. He also spent time with the Official Liverpool Supporters' Club- BigReds -afterwards at a live screening of LFC's Premier League fixture with Brentford. Located in the nation's second-most populated city within Pakuwon Mall, the new store launch follows the club's successful debut store opening in Jakarta in July 2024 at Pondok Indah Mall 2. The launch event included a host of activities aimed at "inspiring belief" and fostering a sense of belonging amongst LFC fans, including a visit from the club's official mascot, Mighty Red. Mighty Red arrived after a brief stop in Jakarta where he hosted a c ...read more

CommerceDotCom: Championing Sustainable InnovationSELANGOR, MALAYSIA - Media OutReach Newswire - 21 January 2025 - CommerceDotCom (CDC) is proud to collaborate with researchers from the College of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), in their research to develop an innovative hydrogen-powered urban concept vehicle. Earlier today, a formal signing collaboration ceremony was held with the College of Engineering to initiate this partnership, marking a significant milestone in empowering the engineering field. Hafidz Bin Ahmad Zehnun, VP of Corporate Planning & Communication, at CDC (center), with the UiTM team and their hydrogen-powered vehicle at the flag-off in UiTM Shah Alam for Shell Eco-Marathon 2025 in Doha, Qatar This collaboration builds upon a strong legacy of success. In 2014, CDC partnered with UiTM's Faculty of Mechanical Engineering on the Eco-Planet team, which secured first place in the Hydrogen Fuel Cell Urban Concept category ...read more

HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach Newswire - 22 January 2025 - CN Express, a subsidiary of CN Logistics International, a listed company and a subsidiary of Cargo Services Group, has launched its first regular air-charter flight service between Ezhou, to the east of Wuhan, and Milan in Italy. The inaugural flight took place in the afternoon of January 19, 2025. Ezhou is fast becoming an airfreight hub in China, with a huge cargo catchment area from Shanghai in the east, Chengdu in the west, Xian in the north and Changsha in the south of the country. Italy has been the major airfreight station of CN Logistics International for many years, with a significant import of garments from China to well-known brands in Italy. Italy and Europe are the key markets for China. An air service to Milan will have a big cargo catchment area in Europe, both for imports and exports, including France, Switzerland and Germany. This newly-launched air-charter service will have t ...read more

Elite, Regular, and Foundation Programs Available - Top Tutors Help Students Reach Their Full PotentialHONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach Newswire - 22 January 2025 - The Learn Smart Education (LSE) team, which came together during the pandemic in 2021, started with only a handful of teachers but has persevered through challenges to achieve remarkable success. By 2024, the team has nurtured numerous students who have excelled in the HKDSE, with some achieving top-tier results as second and third place scorers. Recently, LSE announced the launch of its self-developed AI learning system, which adheres to the philosophy of "designing the most effective learning solutions for students." This innovative system enhances teaching efficiency and accelerates students' learning progress by leveraging advanced AI technology. It analyzes students' strengths and weaknesses, providing targeted support for weaker areas, and offers personalized learning plans tailored to each student's needs. ...read more

SINGAPORE - Media OutReach Newswire - 22 January 2025 - Cold Chain Refrigeration Pte Ltd, a prominent company in the cold room refrigeration industry, is excited to announce its expansion into advanced, energy-efficient cold room solutions using CO2-based refrigeration systems. This development reflects the company's commitment to sustainability, innovation, and energy efficiency. As part of this initiative, Cold Chain Refrigeration is incorporating CO2 (R-744) technology, known for its low Global Warming Potential (GWP) of 1, making it significantly more environmentally friendly than traditional refrigerants like HFCs and HCFCs. CO2 refrigeration systems offer high energy efficiency, operating at higher pressures with superior heat transfer capabilities. These systems also recover waste heat, repurposing it for heating water or spaces, further reducing energy consumption. One of the key advantages of CO2 refrigeration systems is their safety and non-toxicity. Unlike some traditi ...read more

SINGAPORE - Media OutReach Newswire - 22 January 2025 - Mr Kool, a premier destination for car air conditioner service, is proud to introduce the K11HV+ AC Flushing Station, a cutting-edge solution designed to optimise air conditioning performance in electric and hybrid vehicles. The system exclusively uses polyolester (POE) oil, known for its superior insulating properties, to ensure the efficiency, safety, and longevity of Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems in electric vehicles (EVs) and hybrids. This innovation addresses key challenges in hybrid vehicle climate control, including preventing car aircon compressor failure caused by oil contamination. The K11HV+ AC Flushing Station offers a specialised process that eliminates traces of traditional polyalkylene glycol (PAG) oil from the air conditioning system. PAG oil, which is hygroscopic, can reduce the dielectric properties of POE oil even at contamination levels as low as 1%, increasing the risk of elec ...read more

MACAU SAR - Media OutReach Newswire - 21 January 2025 - On Sunday, January 19, the internationally acclaimed piano virtuoso Lang Lang, alongside the Macao Orchestra, captivated audiences at the Galaxy International Convention Center ("GICC"), one of Asia's most iconic and advanced MICE destinations, with a grand symphony of romantic classical music. Lang Lang carefully curated pivotal works from his artistic journey and 2025 tour, presenting masterpieces by Chopin and Rachmaninov through both solo and concerto performances. The nearly two-hour sold-out performance concluded with Lang Lang's heartfelt encore of "Jasmine Flower". Lang Lang Returns to Asia with a Stunning Reinterpretation of Rachmaninov's Piano Concerto No. 2 After a Decade. Presented under the banner of "Galaxy Music Gala: Lang Lang and Macao Orchestra", the event was organized by Galaxy Macau™, with the Bank of China (Hong Kong) as the preferred credit ...read more

SINGAPORE - Media OutReach Newswire - 22 January 2025 - As 2025 approaches, Yuan Zhong Siu introduces its latest product collection, combining traditional wisdom with modern solutions. Featuring the 2025 Zodiac Bracelets and Tai Sui Safety Talismans, these products are thoughtfully designed to align with the year's zodiac forecast, helping individuals enhance their luck, overcome challenges, and achieve balance in the upcoming year. Crystal Bracelet & Tai Sui Safety Talisman New Products Aligned with Zodiac Forecast Recommendations Yuan Zhong Siu's new product range is tailored to complement the zodiac recommendations, providing personalized support for career growth, relationship harmony, wealth enhancement, and protection against misfortune. Chinese Zodiac Forecast 2025 The Chinese Zodiac forecast for 2025 reveals a year filled with opportunities and challenges, depending on each zodiac sign's alignment with the year's energies. Yuan Zhong S ...read more

HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach Newswire - 22 January 2025 - Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK) presented the Airport City blueprint to the business community at a major event today as the new brand of the development, “SKYTOPIA”, was unveiled. Airport City Blueprint Presented to Business Community with New Brand "SKYTOPIA" The event showcased the development potential and investment opportunities at “SKYTOPIA”, with themed exhibition zones introducing the major projects, attracting over 300 business leaders from Hong Kong, Mainland and international business community. Integrating commercial activities, popular culture, art trading, entertainment and leisure, “SKYTOPIA” features projects that capitalise the unique advantages of Hong Kong and leverage the land and marine resources near Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA). Highlights include: Hong Kong's first one-stop art hub which puts art creation, appreciation and trading ...read more

HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach Newswire - 20 January 2025 – Arlo Technologies, a leader in smart home security solutions, is proud to announce the launch of its innovative fire detection feature, empowering users to safeguard their homes with the most cutting-edge technology. The new feature will immediately alert users when a flame is detected, allowing for faster contact with emergency services and giving users valuable time to protect their homes. Smart Fire Detection: Stay Ahead of the Danger Arlo's fire detection system offers smart notifications that alert users to the presence of flames before smoke becomes a concern. This groundbreaking feature is designed to provide an extra layer of protection by detecting fires early, giving users time to react from anywhere in the world. Key Benefits to Users: Instant Fire Alerts: Receive a notification on your smartphone when flames are detected, even before the smoke is visible. Remote Action: Whether you're ...read more

SINGAPORE - Media OutReach Newswire - 20 January 2025 - The Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants (ISCA) will be setting aside up to $6 million in associated costs and subsidies to launch the Polytechnic Pathway Programme (PPP), specially curated for all local polytechnic graduates who embark on the Singapore Chartered Accountant Qualification (SCAQ) programme after completing their diplomas. The newly-minted programme is in line with recommendations by the Accountancy Workforce Review Committee, announced in May 2023, to ensure a sustainable pipeline of high-quality accountancy talent. Under the PPP, polytechnic graduates from full-time Pre-Employment Training Diplomas who sign up for the SCAQ Foundation Programme (FP) will receive a sponsorship of SCAQ-related fees and learning support from ISCA for a period of two years after graduation. The PPP will also allow polytechnic students to enrol as ISCA student members and gain access to SCAQ learning resources. Students from a ...read more

MANILA, PHILIPPINES – Media OutReach Newswire - 24 October 2024 – VinFast has officially announced pricing and opened reservations for its five-seater VF 7 electric SUV during the 12th Philippines Electric Vehicle Summit (PEVS), marking the third VinFast vehicle available in the Philippine market after the VF 5 and VF 3 models. This launch also underscores VinFast's commitment to advancing green transportation in the Philippines and expanding its diverse electric vehicle offerings across Southeast Asia. VinFast has announced pricing and opened reservations for its five-seater VF 7 electric SUV during the 12th PEVS. In the Philippines, the VF 7 will be available in two versions: Base and Plus, offering a variety of options tailored to meet the needs of different customers. Prices range from 1,470,000 pesos (battery subscription) to 1,760,000 pesos (battery included) for the Base version, and from 1,730,000 pesos (battery subscription) to 2,380,000 pes ...read more

One Mount Group has committed to investing US$200 to 500 million to deploy a Layer 1 Blockchain network, aiming to establish Vietnam's national blockchain infrastructure. HANOI, VIETNAM - Media OutReach Newswire - 21 January 2025 - One Mount Group was one of two organisations assigned by the Ministry of Information and Communications to build the ‘Make-in-Vietnam' Layer 1 Blockchain network at the sixth National Forum on Developing Vietnam's Digital Technology Enterprises. One Mount Group's CEO Nguyen Thi Diu (centre) receives a commemorative medal from Party General Secretary To Lam. The event was attended by Party General Secretary To Lam and Minister of Information and Communications Nguyen Manh Hung. The movement shows that Vietnam is undergoing a significant change in empowering private enterprises to lead and master strategic technologies in the nation's digital transformation journey. It is considere ...read more

SINGAPORE - Media OutReach Newswire - 21 January 2025 - Supercharge (a product of AETAPHOR Private Limited), a trailblazer in AI-driven fan engagement, and NTT DOCOMO ASIA, a pioneer in bringing the NTT DOCOMO Group's innovative technologies to Southeast Asia, proudly announce a strategic partnership to revolutionise fan experiences with the integration of advanced Web3 wallet functionality into the platform. Powered by the scramberry WALLET SUITE, this collaboration marks a new chapter in decentralised asset management and fan engagement across Southeast Asia and East Asia. Supercharge enables younger audiences to fully live in their fan universe by connecting with their favourite idols, brands, and IPs through gamified missions and AI companions. By integrating Web3 wallet capabilities, Supercharge pioneers the future of fandoms, offering fans true ownership through a decentralised ecosystem for managing fan-related digital assets. The scramberry WALLET SUITE, developed by NTT ...read more

SINGAPORE - Media OutReach Newswire - 21 January 2025 - Chinese New Year is a time for renewal, celebration, and embracing traditions with a modern twist. XIXILI, a leading lingerie brand celebrated for its inclusivity and style, is proud to feature vibrant selections designed to enhance confidence and bring luck to the festive season. XIXILI Chinese New Year Lingerie Launch The Significance of Colours: Bringing Luck from the Inside Out Colours are vital during Chinese New Year, symbolising prosperity, happiness, and positive energy. Bright-coloured lingerie is a popular choice, representing vitality and uplifting the spirit with positive energy. Pink bras offer an elegant option, symbolising love and harmony, while gold, yellow, and peach tones exude wealth and abundance. In keeping with festive traditions, XIXILI's collections feature a diverse palette of hues. From bright-coloured to pastel pinks and elegant golds, the collection offers a selecti ...read more

KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA - Media OutReach Newswire - 21 January 2025 - With the festive season well underway and as preparations for traditional wear for Chinese New Year and Hari Raya take place, finding the perfect undergarments can feel like a challenge—especially for curvier women. This year, XIXILI, an inclusive brand dedicated to empowering individuals of all shapes and sizes, is revolutionising plus-size lingerie with products that combine comfort, style, and functionality. XIXILI Chinese New Year and Raya Lingerie Launches Celebrating Every Curve with Confidence XIXILI's understanding of the importance of confidence and beauty for all individuals drives the creation of products tailored to complement traditional outfits such as the Cheongsam, Baju Kurung, and Kebaya, ensuring a flawless fit for every celebration. For those requiring plus-size options, selecting lingerie designed with thoughtful details, such as full coverage, comfortable high s ...read more

HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach Newswire - 21 January 2025 - A well-established international logistics solutions provider, CN Logistics International Holdings Limited (the "Company", together with its subsidiaries, the "Group", stock code: 2130) is pleased to announce the launch of regular international charter flights between Ezhou, Hubei Province, China and Milan, Italy on 19 January. This service provides enhanced logistics solutions for import-export businesses between the two regions, marking another milestone for CN Express' air charter transport solutions. The first flight of the “Ezhou-Milan” route was operated by a Boeing 767 freighter operated by Georgian Gio Air. Mr. Lau Shek Yau, Founder, Chairman and Executive Director of CN Logistics and Cargo Service Group, Mr. Fang Meng, Deputy General Manager of Wuhan Financial Holdings, General Manager and Vice Chairman of Changjiang River International Trade and Mr. You Jun, Chairman of Huah ...read more

HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach Newswire - 21 January 2025 - The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) Business School, Asia's pioneer in business education, continues to shape the future of global business leadership while celebrating its rich legacy of innovation since 1963. The CUHK Business School sustains its leading position by leveraging innovative curriculum design and forging an international class mix. Pioneering Business Education As Asia's first business school to offer BBA, MBA and EMBA programmes, CUHK Business School has built an influential network of over 45,000 alumni — Hong Kong's largest business school alumni community. The School maintains its position through innovative curriculum design and robust industry partnerships. Our Faculty members and research centres advance and promote cross-disciplinary knowledge, creating value for the region and the world by driving the development of global business. Additionally, the School's st ...read more

JAKARTA, INDONESIA - Media OutReach Newswire - 21 January 2025 - Alibaba Cloud, the digital technology and intelligence backbone of Alibaba Group, has unveiled an expanded suite of large language models and AI development tools, upgraded infrastructure offerings, and new support programs for global developers at its annual developer summit today. These advancements aim to empower developers worldwide to build innovative AI applications more cost-effectively and drive a thriving global generative AI community. "Alibaba Cloud is committed to delivering real value to global developers through cutting-edge AI models, enhanced cloud infrastructure, and accessible support programs," said Dongliang Guo, Vice President of International Business, Head of International Products and Solutions, Alibaba Cloud Intelligence. "Together, we aim to spark more AI-driven innovations, benefiting startups, enterprises, and industries altogether across the globe." More Foundation Mod ...read more

Birthdays top the occasion for both gift-giving and gift-receiving while natural diamond jewellery remains the most wanted gifts.HONG KONG - Media OutReach Newswire - 21 January 2025 - For most of us, a new year brings fresh opportunities, yearly goals, and professional and personal aspirations. Stepping into 2025, a recent survey by NielsenIQ (NIQ) reveals consumers in the city are eager to pamper themselves and their loved ones with meaningful gifts in the year ahead. Over 90% of respondents intend to purchase a gift while 80% indicate they will purchase natural diamond jewellery. The findings show that birthdays are the top occasions to receive gifts and give gifts. In terms of the choice of gifts, 77% of respondents (out of 87% who expect to receive any gifts) wish to receive natural diamond jewellery as a gift. Stepping into 2025, a recent gifting survey by NielsenIQ (NIQ) reveals over 90% of respondents intend to purchase a gift while 80% indicate they will p ...read more

SINGAPORE - Media OutReach Newswire - 20 January 2025 - Led by a new management and board since 2021, Kim Yew Integrated marked its 40th anniversary with a $68,000 donation to The Business Times Budding Artists Fund (BT BAF) at a celebration on 18 January 2025. Kim Yew Integrated is a leading provider of Integrated Facilities Management services in Singapore. Mr Patrick Tan, Managing Director of Kim Yew Integrated, presents a cheque during Kim Yew Integrated's 40th anniversary dinner to Ms Chen Hui Fen, Editor of The Business Times and Board Member of TRCL, and Ms Elaine Tan, Head of Partnership Development at TRCL. Since 2021, Kim Yew Integrated has been led by Managing Director, Mr. Patrick Tan, supported by a new management and board that is committed to upholding the highest standards of integrity and transparency. The new leadership team is driving a digital-first vision for the future, focusing on innovation to deliver integrated, cutting-edge servi ...read more

The Gartner® Peer Insights™ Customers' Choice Distinction is based on feedback and ratings from end-user professionals who have experience with the product or serviceHONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach Newswire - 20 January 2025 - Trend Micro Incorporated (TYO: 4704; TSE: 4704), a global cybersecurity leader, has announced that it was named a Customer's Choice in the 2024 Gartner Peer Insights Voice of the Customer for Cloud-Native Application Protection Platforms. According to Gartner, "Cloud-native application protection platforms (CNAPPs) are a unified and tightly integrated set of security and compliance capabilities designed to protect cloud-native infrastructure and applications." To learn more about Trend's Cloud Security, please visit: https://www.trendmicro.com/en_hk/business/products/hybrid-cloud.html Rachel Jin, Chief Enterprise Platform Officer at Trend: "Organizations have been grappling with a proliferation of security tools that fail to provide unified r ...read more