Economy
"The answer to terrorists cannot have any rules": EAM Jaishankar reaffirms muscular response to cross-border terrorism
April 13 (ANI): After a report in the leading British daily The Guardian claimed that the country's external espionage agency R&AW took out wanted terrorists deep inside Pakistan at the behest of the Centre, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday underlined the government's unwavering commitment to respond to any act of terrorism perpetrated from across the border.
Economy
The Baloch people are alienated: Today so are the Pashtuns in Pakistan
Returning to the alienation of Pashtuns it may be mentioned that today they need to carry special travel documents to move across the border which was once a free movement zone
Economy
ADB: GDP Growth is Proof of Vietnam's Resilient Economy
Asian Development Bank (ADB) Country Director for Vietnam Shantanu Chakraborty said that ADB is optimistic about Vietnam's economic prospects.
Nikkei Asia: Vietnam may well be Southeast Asia's growth leader in 2021
Southeast Asia's growth leader in 2021 may well be Viet Nam and the nation is reportedly targeting a 6.5% growth rate this year, according to Nikkei Asia’s article titled “ASEAN's 2021 GDP forecasts show cautious optimism in Covid shadow”.
Best of the Best: Over 100 Singapore’s elite brands were awarded at the inaugural Reader’s Digest Trusted Brands Awards
SINGAPORE - Media OutReach - 25 February 2021 - More than 100 Singaporean brands are among the selected winners of the Reader's Digest Trusted Brands Awards 2020 in more than 50 categories listed in the recent event. The awards recognise which brands, products and services are best and above the rest in the eyes of the community and cover a host of categories. Reader's Digest Trusted Brands Awards Singapore Due to the global pandemic, the traditional awards ceremony could not be held, but Reader's Digest was determined to recognise "success that deserves to be celebrated" says Asia Reader's Digest
Microsoft to establish first datacenter region in Indonesia as part of Berdayakan Ekonomi Digital Indonesia initiative
Microsoft increases its investment in Indonesia’s digital economy, with plans to establish a new datacenter region and a commitment to skill over 24 million Indonesians by end of 2021 through its decades’ long skilling investment
'Pi mining' fever surges as diggers hope to catch Bitcoin-level profits
For the hope of profits in an uncertain future, Pi miners are making trade-offs from phone numbers, personal photos, identification, access to phones, and more.
DHL Global Forwarding Partners Longhorn Vaccines & Diagnostics to Assure Safety and Efficacy of Lab Testing in Africa and Asia
DHL has transported nearly 26,000 Covid -19 testing vials for Longhorn, who is donating one million vials to the International Organization for MigrationVials were transported via three initial flights from Indianapolis to Kenya, Nepal and the Philippines, supporting emerging markets in the processLife-saving transports will help COVID-19 testing of refugees and displaced persons SINGAPORE - Media OutReach - 25 February 2021 - DHL Global Forwarding, the air and ocean freight specialist of Deutsche Post DHL Group, has partnered with Longhorn Vaccines & Diagnostics, an innovative molecular tool, assay and vaccine development
Study Blockchain in 60 Minutes -- New Online Course Launched By Blockdegree
SINGAPORE - Media OutReach - 25 February 2021 - Blockdegree -- an esteemed member of the US Education Blockchain Action Network -- has launched a Blockchain Foundational Video Programme-- Study Blockchain in 60 minutes. This is a highly rigorous programme specially designed for everyone to learn all about blockchain technology and its use cases in just an hour. This programme is also suitable for students with no prior background in coding.
CUHK Business School Research Examines the Pivotal Role of Entrepreneurial Experience for Entrepreneurs Launching New Start-ups
HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 25 February 2021 - How important is experience in entrepreneurial success? If you take a look at the world's most successful businesspeople, the anecdotal evidence would point to the negative. Consider that Bill Gates didn't have any experience running a business before Microsoft, and neither did Steve Jobs before co-founding Apple. Fast forward to more recently, and we had Mark Zuckerberg launching Facebook from his dorm room at Harvard. Success stories like these seem to suggest that experience is not a requirement to making it big as an entrepreneur. In reality, about 90 percent of new
Cars imported to Vietnam from China on increase
The number of cars originating from China imported into Vietnam tends to increase. Among the overall of 8,343 cars imported to Vietnam in the first month of 2021, there are 1,463 cars from China.
Foxconn recruits 1,000 workers in Vietnam following its US$270 million project
Taiwan-based Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd. (Foxconn), which is Apple’s major supplier, is recruiting 1,000 workers for assembling electronic parts for its plants in the Northern provinces of Bac Giang and Bac Ninh.
Taste the World with 7-Eleven’s Latest Additions to its Very Own 7-SELECT Ready-to-Eat Range. First Stop, Southeast Asia!
Launching island-wide on 3 March - you’ll be spoilt for choice as we introduce our exclusive Southeast Asian inspired noodle dishes and many more quick and easy meals that’ll hit the spot.
Kyoto University will hold an online showcase event to deliver state-of-art innovations of startups rooted from premier Japanese academic institutes to U.S. investors and venture capitals
KYOTO, JAPAN - Media OutReach - 24 February 2021 - Kyoto University, one of the highest research and educational institutes of Japan, has successfully achieved breakthrough innovations in science and technology.
Hong Kong Design Centre Supports the Injection of An Additional $1 Billion into CreateSmart Initiative to Promote the Creative Industries in 2021-22 Budget Address
HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 24 February 2021 - Hong Kong Design Centre (HKDC), a non-governmental organisation founded in 2001 serving as the Hong Kong SAR Government's strategic partner in establishing Hong Kong as a hub of design excellence, fully supports the injection of an additional $1 billion into the CreateSmart Initiative, which would be used to "continuously drive the development of the creative industries". This was mentioned in the 2021-22 Budget Address delivered by the Financial Secretary, Mr. Paul Chan, today.
PrimaDollar to focus on supply chain trade finance and larger clients, MODIFI acquires its SME export trade finance business
MUMBAI, INDIA & AMSTERDAM, THE NETHERLANDS - Media OutReach - 24 February 2021 - PrimaDollar has made the strategic decision to focus on its category-leading supply chain trade finance platform. This is an enterprise, SaaS, technology solution that enables large and mid-sized importers to take control over how their international suppliers are funded and paid. With the increasing success of this platform and focus on larger clients, PrimaDollar's board has determined that its existing export customers, who are typically SMEs, will be better served by moving across to one of the dedicated export trade finance specialists operating with a similar geographic footprint. PrimaDollar selected MODIFI after a full market review.
Credendo highlights Vietnam’s economic success amid Covid-19 pandemic
Vietnam has gained outstanding economic achievements while other developed and emerging countries across the world are suffering an unprecedented global recession.
Senoko Energy Cooks Up Exclusive Rewards With MasterChef Singapore And Gives Back To Local Home-Based F&B Entreprenuers
SINGAPORE - Media OutReach - 24 February 2021 - Kick off the new year with greater savings on electricity bills and an exclusive private dining experience, as Senoko Energy marks its new partnership with MasterChef Singapore. As a co-sponsor of MasterChef Singapore, new and returning customers of Senoko Energy will also stand a chance to benefit from the latest season of the competitive cooking show. By making the switch to or renewing their electricity contracts with Senoko Energy between 19 February and 30 April 2021, they will qualify for the opportunity to experience a three-course gastronomical feast prepared
DHL Global Forwarding ships COVID-19 vaccines weekly as Australia rolls out vaccination program
Delivery will take place on a weekly basis further to the first successful delivery on February 15. Marks expansion of DHL's global presence in vaccine logistics
Detected Cyber Threats Rose 20% to Exceed 62.6 Billion in 2020
HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 24 February 2021 - Trend Micro Incorporated (TYO: 4704;TSE: 4704), a global leader in cybersecurity, today announced it detected 119,000 cyber threats per minute in 2020 as home workers and infrastructure came under new pressure from attacks. This insight and many others come from Trend Micro's 2020 roundup report, A Constant State of Flux: Trend Micro 2020 Annual Cybersecurity Report.
LG Electronics - Vingroup mobile talk collapses
Vingroup is unlikely to be able to realise its ambition to take over LG Electronics’ smartphone manufacturing business.
Hunter Fan Company Debuts Industrial Fan Line for Malaysia
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - Media OutReach - 24 February 2021 - Hunter Industrial Fans - the industrial division of Hunter Fan Company - launched its international fan line known as "DDI." The DDI is a high volume, low speed (HVLS) industrial fan built for powerful air circulation. The HVLS fan is designed for simplicity while providing significant airflow due to its custom-built, direct-drive motor and three aerodynamically efficient blades. "Hunter Industrial has grown significantly over the last six years, and we're proud to offer a product that meets the demand for our international customers across the globe," said
DHL Global Forwarding ships COVID-19 vaccines weekly as New Zealand rolls out vaccination program
Delivery will take place on a weekly basis further to the first successful delivery on February 15 Expansion of DHL's global presence in vaccine logistics AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - Media OutReach - 24 February 2021 - To support the New Zealand government's inoculation program, DHL Global Forwarding, the air and ocean freight specialist of Deutsche Post DHL Group, will deliver additional doses of COVID-19 vaccines on a weekly basis into the country. DHL Global Forwarding arranged for the collection of the vaccines from the manufacturing site in Europe and upon the vaccines' arrival at Auckland Airport, handled
