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.
9 in 10 Singaporeans still struggling with their mental health one year into the pandemic, men and younger adults most worried
SINGAPORE - Media OutReach - 15 April 2021 - AIA Singapore today announced findings from a new study on the state of Singaporeans' health at the one-year mark since COVID-19 was declared a pandemic. It revealed that fears over income loss and job instability caused 91% of respondents to report declines in their mental health. Around 60% of respondents are also deeply concerned about the added burden of other critical illness diagnosis such as cancer. Ms Wong Sze Keed, Chief Executive Officer of AIA Singapore, says, "While our nation is heading for a post-pandemic recovery, mentally, we are still trying to navigate our
VP Bank appoints Pamela Hsu Phua as CEO of VP Bank Asia and reinforces its com-mitment to expanding its Asian franchise
BEIJING, CHINA - Media OutReach - 15 April 2021 - VP Bank announces the appointment of Pamela Hsu Phua as CEO of VP Bank Asia, effective 1 July 2021, pending approval by the relevant financial market authorities. Pamela Hsu Phua's appointment marks a major milestone in the bank's Strategy 2026. Based in Singapore, Pamela will be responsible for both the Singapore and Hong Kong operations. With more than twenty years of experience in international banking gained in Hong Kong, Singapore and Switzerland, Pamela is a proven and well-respected leader in the Asian region and beyond, with an excellent track
GBG Recognised as Enterprise Fraud Category Leader in Chartis’ RiskTech Quadrant® 2021
SINGAPORE - Media OutReach - 15 April 2021 - GBG (AIM:GBG), the global technology specialist in fraud and compliance management, identity verification and location data intelligence, has been recognised by Chartis as a Category Leader in their latest RiskTech Quadrant® for enterprise fraud solutions, 2021. The Chartis report, "Financial Crime Risk Management Systems: Enterprise Fraud", provides a market update and vendor landscape analysis for 2021. It highlights specific factors and attitudes unique to each region in digital and cash transactions that are impacting financial institutions (FIs), and that need to be taken
Jasa Sarjana equips newly launched Automated Rapid Transit system with Rivex Rikeguard antimicrobial film
KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA - Media OutReach - 15 April 2021 - Jasa Sarjana Sdn Bhd ("Jasa Sarjana"), the Malaysian official sole distributor of Japanese premium car window film brand, ICE-μ, played a part in the recent launch of Malaysia's first ever Automated Rapid Transit ("ART") system by equipping it with Rivex Rikeguard, Jasa Sarjana's premium antimicrobial film. Jasa Sarjana conducted an installation of Rivex Rikeguard antimicrobial film on the Iskandar Malaysia Bus Rapid Transit ("IMBRT") test carriage that was officially launched on 8 April 2021. With this installation, Jasa Sarjana helps the ART system to keep its
Teledyne e2v Enables Cutting-Edge Many-Core Processors to Meet Defense & Aerospace Challenges
GRENOBLE, FRANCE - Media OutReach - 15 April 2021 - To satisfy demands from customers in the military, avionics and space sectors, Teledyne e2v is now in a unique position to supply fully-qualified QorIQ® T4240 processors with tin-lead (SnPb) finishing. The multi-core T4240 units are able to address extremely compute-intensive application scenarios. Comprising up to 12 dual-threaded PowerArchitecture® cores (24 virtual cores) and attaining frequencies of 1.8GHz, these devices deliver elevated levels of performance while taking up only minimal board space. They feature an extensive range of I/O options –
MoU Signed Between The Chinese University of Hong Kong Business School and Shenzhen Luohu District People's Government
HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 15 April 2021 - A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) Business School and Shenzhen Luohu District People's Government, on 14 April 2021, for the establishment of CUHK Business School's satellite campus at Luohu, Shenzhen. Prof. Lin Zhou, Dean of CUHK Business School and Mr. Zhiyong Liu, Deputy Secretary of District Commission and District Mayor of Shenzhen Luohu District People's Government, signed the MoU on behalf of their respective organisations.CUHK Business School and Shenzhen Luohu District People's Government signed a MoU for the
Bloomberg: Vinfast’s IPO valuation could reach US$ 50 billion
Tycoon Pham Nhat Vuong’s Vingroup, the largest private conglomerate in Vietnam is considering the initial public offering (IPO) of its automaker VinFast in the US that could raise US$2 billion, seeking a valuation of at least $50 billion after a listing, according to Bloomberg.
Vietnam’s cassava exports enjoy sharp increase in first quarter of 2021
Vietnam's export of cassava and cassava products stood at an estimated 1.07 million tonnes worth $396 million during the first quarter of the year, a year-on-year increase of 40.3% in volume and 53.3% in value, according to figures released by the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT).
ECOVACS ROBOTICS Introduces the DEEBOT N8 PRO In Singapore
SINGAPORE - Media OutReach - 13 April 2021 - ECOVACS ROBOTICS, the world's leading home service robotics maker, today announces the launch of the DEEBOT N8 PRO in Singapore, bringing a hands-free and effectively superior cleaning experience for customers. As the first key member of the family – DEEBOT N8 PRO powered by ECOVACS' leading-edge TrueDetect 3D obstacle detection and avoidance technology, TrueMapping laser-based mapping and navigation technology, together with the compatibility of the Auto-Empty Station, the DEEBOT N8 PRO delivers a cleaning experience that reduces direct human interaction, providing a safe
Thailand’s top coffee chain to expand in Vietnam
Thailand’s leading coffee chain Café Amazon plans to expand in Vietnam after five months of establishment in the country.
ECOVACS ROBOTICS Introduces 9-in-1 DEEBOT T9 In Vietnam - Our Best DEEBOT Just Got Better!
HANOI, VIETNAM - Media OutReach - 13 April 2021 - ECOVACS ROBOTICS, the world's leading home service robotics maker, today launched the DEEBOT T9, the first models with intelligent 9-in-1 obstacle avoidance robotic vacuum cleaner that combines powerful vacuuming and mopping functions with a built-in mobile air freshener. The upgraded DEEBOT T9 with these cutting-edge features is more powerful and smarter than ever before.DEEBOT T9 raises the bar for home cleaning with 9 stunning features, including the ECOVACS' leading TrueDetect 3D 2.0, a real-time strategic obstacle detection and avoidance technology; TrueMapping 2.0
ECOVACS ROBOTICS Appoints Popular Korean Actor Hyun Bin as Brand Ambassador, Adding Excitement To Singapore Market
SINGAPORE - Media OutReach - 13 April 2021 - ECOVACS ROBOTICS, the world's leading home service robotics maker, today announced that popular Korean actor Hyun Bin was appointed as its Brand Ambassador for five Asian countries – Indonesia, Singapore, South Korea, Thailand and Vietnam. The partnership with Hyun Bin is a perfect representation of the new theme for the ECOVACS' full range of home service robotics, "The Best Just Got Better". For more than 23 years, ECOVACS has continuously invested into the innovation of its robotics products to deliver the highest quality of user experiences. As an influential artist in
Vinfast electrifying plans to move further into global market
Vinfast, the number one automotive manufacturer of Vietnam from the largest private company Vingroup, plans to exceed into the global market including the launch of three new smart EVs.
ECOVACS ROBOTICS Introduces 9-in-1 DEEBOT T9 In Singapore - Our Best DEEBOT Just Got Better!
SINGAPORE - Media OutReach - 13 April 2021 - ECOVACS ROBOTICS, the world's leading home service robotics maker, today launched the DEEBOT T9, the first models with intelligent 9-in-1 obstacle avoidance robotic vacuum cleaner that combines powerful vacuuming and mopping functions with a built-in mobile air freshener. The upgraded DEEBOT T9 with these cutting-edge features is more powerful and smarter than ever before.DEEBOT T9 raises the bar for home cleaning with 9 stunning features, including the ECOVACS' leading TrueDetect 3D 2.0, a real-time strategic obstacle detection and avoidance technology; TrueMapping 2.0 for
Infor Promotes Becky Xie to Lead Greater China and Korea Region
BEIJING, CHINA - Media OutReach - 13 April 2021 - Infor, a global leader in business cloud software specialized by industry, today announced the promotion of Becky Xie to vice president and managing director for Greater China and Korea (GCK). Ms. Xie will be responsible for growing Infor's overall business in the GCK region, and driving customer success and agility in project deliveries. "Infor sees immense potential in China, a posterchild of market growth and one that is instrumental to the overall success of our business. With the IMF lifting China's 2021 growth forecast this week to a 10-year high, we
Lexus Signs New Sponsorship Deal with HSBC Women’s World Championship 2021
SINGAPORE - Media OutReach - 13 April 2021 - Lexus today announced that it has committed to being the official automotive partner of the 2021 HSBC Women's World Championship. The tournament, one of the most celebrated golf events in Asia, makes a return to Singapore this year after a one-year hiatus. The event brings together game changers from various industries to provide a safe and memorable homecoming for the event amidst pandemic recovery. As the pioneer of electrification, the innovative ethos of Lexus perfectly embodies this Championship theme. The luxury lifestyle brand's commitment in creating amazing
Kenanga Group Wins 7 Awards at The Bursa Excellence Event
KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA - Media OutReach - 13 April 2021 - Kenanga Investment Bank Berhad ("Kenanga Group") is proud to have been recognised in 7 out of 22 categories, at the annual prestigious Bursa Excellence Awards held on Friday, 9 April 2021.Datuk Muhammad Umar Swift, Chief Executive Officer, Bursa Malaysia Berhad; Datuk Chay Wai Leong, Group Managing Director, Kenanga Investment Bank Berhad, holding the Champion trophy for the 2020 Best Overall Equities Participating Organisation; and Tan Sri Abdul Wahid Bin Omar, Chairman, Bursa Malaysia Berhad. Kenanga Group was awarded the following: Best Overall Equities
SunMirror AG announces successful placement of a convertible bond in the equivalent value of USD 10 million
ZUG, Switzerland - EQS Newswire - 13 April 2021 - SunMirror AG ("SunMirror"; XETRA Vienna: ROR1; ISIN CH0396131929) announces the issuance of convertible bonds in the equivalent amount of USD 10,000,000. The convertible bonds with conversion rights to acquire 133,305 bearer shares with a par value of CHF 1.00 each was fully subscribed. The conversion price is CHF 70 per bearer share. The allocation has been fully completed. The shares are entitled to dividends as of 1 July 2020. The convertible bonds run until 30 May 2022.End of ad hoc announcementInformation and Explanation of the Issuer to this News:Explanatory partArranger of
Ultimaker Transformation Summit: How to remain flexible and productive as a business in a volatile world
UTRECHT, THE NETHERLANDS - Media OutReach - 13 April 2021 - The COVID-19 pandemic sent shockwaves through the worldwide manufacturing community, as transport and workplace restrictions frustrated supply chains across the planet. And then, more recently a container ship got stuck in the Suez Canal. Disrupting global supply chains, again. But a crisis can also result in opportunities. And 3D printing is one of these opportunities, already being used by some companies worldwide to drive transformation and ensure business continuity in a volatile market. The 2021 3D Printing Sentiment Index, conducted by
CPA Australia: Tech spurs V-shaped rebound for Vietnam’s small businesses
Vietnam's small businesses recovered faster from COVID-19 than the Asia-Pacific average.Technology investment, digitalisation and external financing supported business rebound.Most of Vietnam's small businesses expect to grow in 2021, many will increase headcount. HANOI, VIETNAM - Media OutReach - 13 April 2021 - A combination of rapid business transformation, strong technology adoption and access to finance has enabled Vietnam's small businesses to experience a V-shape rebound from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. Small businesses from Vietnam are the second most likely to expect to grow in 2021 of the markets
