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.
Economy
Green Economic Cooperation Connects Ho Chi Minh City with Australia
On April 15, Vice Chairman Vo Van Hoan of Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee met Professor John Thwaites, chair of Monash Sustainable Development Institute and Climateworks Center, and an Australian business delegation for green economic cooperation between Vietnam and Australia.
Vietnam proposes exemption of Covid-19 check on products exported to China
The Vietnamese Ministry of Industry and Trade proposed that the Chinese General Department of Customs exempt testing for SARS-CoV-2 on Vietnamese frozen agricultural and fishery products exported to China.
First integrated green building cloud data platform launched in Hong Kong
HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 13 May 2021 - BEAM Society Limited ("BSL") announces today the launch of iBEAM – the first-ever locally developed integrated green building cloud data platform in Hong Kong.
Sword GRC Has Been Named a 2021 'Technology Leader' in Quadrant Knowledge Solutions' SPARK Matrix for GRC Platforms
Maidenhead, England - Newsfile Corp. - May 13, 2021 - Enterprise risk management software specialist, Sword GRC has been positioned as a 'Technology Leader' in the SPARK Matrix: Governance, Risk and Compliance Platforms, 2021 published by analyst firm, Quadrant Knowledge Solutions.
Hang Lung Publishes Sustainability Reports 2020
HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 13 May 2021 - Hang Lung Group Limited (Stock Code: 00010) and Hang Lung Properties Limited (Stock Code: 00101) today published their online Sustainability Reports 2020.
Vietnamese fashion companies losing to foreign rivals on home soil
The presence of more and more foreign fashion companies in recent years is churning the market. Domestic ones face many problems like poor designs, small scale of production and lack of professionalism.
Philippines becomes Vietnam's largest rice importer
Vietnam raked in $1.01 billion from exporting 1.9 million tonnes of rice during the opening four months of the year, with the Philippines becoming the country’s largest consumer, according to the Agro Processing and Market Development Authority.
Trend Micro Placed in 2021 Magic Quadrant for Endpoint Protection Platforms
HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 13 May 2021 - Trend Micro Incorporated (TYO: 4704; TSE: 4704), a global cybersecurity leader, today announced that it has been positioned by Gartner as a Leader in the Magic Quadrant for Endpoint Protection Platform for its offering, Trend Micro Apex One. The evaluation was based on specific criteria that analyzed the company's overall completeness of vision and ability to execute. Trend Micro is continually innovating and anticipating emerging threats. Our flagship Apex One endpoint protection platform features broad coverage against today's most critical threats. Our customers are
Two-way trade between Vietnam and Thailand strives for USD 25 billion by 2025
Thailand’s Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha and Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh agreed that the two countries should strive for USD 25 billion in two-way trade by 2025 during their phone talks on Wednesday.
Workday Named a Leader in Gartner Magic Quadrant for Cloud Core Financial Management Suites for Midsize, Large, and Global Enterprises
SINGAPORE - Media OutReach - 13 May 2021 - Workday (NASDAQ:WDAY), a leader in enterprise cloud applications for finance and human resources, today announced it has been positioned by Gartner, Inc. in the Leaders quadrant of the 2021 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Cloud Core Financial Management Suites for Midsize, Large, and Global Enterprises* for the fifth year in a row based on completeness of vision and ability to execute.
Vietnam expects to have 28 airports by 2030
Vietnam will have 28 domestic and international airports nationwide by 2030 and one more, Cao Bang airport, by 2050.
Remittances to Ho Chi Minh City forecasted to hit record this year
Despite the complicated development of Covid-19, remittances to Ho Chi Minh City are forecast to reach a high record of about $6.5 billion this year.
German firms optimistic about Vietnamese economy
German firms have expressed their optimism about Vietnam’s economy in both mid-and long terms in a recent survey released by the Association of German Chambers of Industry and Commerce (DIHK) on May 12.
DHL Global Forwarding opens new direct China-United Kingdom multimodal link
New rail-sea freight service will connect businesses in China with customers in the UK, and vice versa, in 18 to 20 daysGoods departing from Xi'an, China will be transported by rail to Kaliningrad, Russia and sailed to Immingham, a major port on the east coast of England SHANGHAI, CHINA - Media OutReach - 13 May 2021 - In the first half of 2020, China was the only country among UK's top five trading partners to achieve positive growth in bilateral goods trade, mainly due to a 17.2% increase in goods imported by the UK from China. To cater to the growth in UK-China trade, DHL Global Forwarding has launched a new
GROUNDWORK BIOAG RAISES $11 MILLION TO ADVANCE BIOAGRICULTURE GLOBALLY
MAZOR, ISRAEL - Groundwork BioAg - 12 May 2021 - Accelerating Production Capacity to Meet Demand for Regenerative Agriculture ProductsServing One Million Acres (400 KHa) in 2021Groundwork BioAg announced today it raised $11 million in venture capital financing led by Ibex Investors with the participation of ProDelta and Future Foodways. Previous investors, including MoreVC, Middleland Capital, Axess Ventures and BPD Agri, materially participated in the round. With this new funding, Groundwork BioAg will accelerate and expand production of its mycorrhizal platform to meet global demand for natural, sustainable solutions that increase
YouTrip Rewards Up To S$500 Cashback On e-Duit Rayas With Expected Tenfold Increase In e-Gifting This Hari Raya
YouTrip Singapore forecasts at least a tenfold increase in e-gifting this Hari Raya.From 12 to 16 May 2021, YouTrip users can get up to S$500 in guaranteed cashback when they send an e-Duit Raya using YouTrip Send.New users can also enjoy a S$10 reward when they sign up using promo code 'RAYA10'.SINGAPORE - Media OutReach - 12 May 2021 - YouTrip, Singapore's leading multi-currency mobile wallet, forecasts at least a tenfold monthly increase in e-gifting transfer count this Hari Raya Aidilfitri. The insight stems from similar patterns observed during Chinese New Year earlier this year where the mobile wallet cited an increase in
NetApp transforms Unified Partner Program to differentiate and position partners for success and increased profitability
SINGAPORE - Media OutReach - 12 May 2021 - NetApp® (NASDAQ: NTAP), a global cloud-led, data-centric software company, today announced updates to its award-winning Unified Partner Program for fiscal year 2022 (FY'22). The latest enhancements will provide partners with a more flexible, consistent and simplified experience - preparing them for the planned transition to a new tiering structure next year. The program is expanding the partner ecosystem, offering new financial incentives and accelerating profitability, and adding new solutions and Services Certified specializations. Enhancements to the NetApp Unified
Airwallex secures EMI licence in the Netherlands
AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS / LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM - Media OutReach - 12 May 2021 - Airwallex, a leading global payments platform, is pleased to announce it has secured its Electronic Money Institution (EMI) licence from the Dutch Central Bank (De Nederlandsche Bank, DNB). The licence was granted on 30 April 2021, and gives Airwallex access to the European single market. This latest approval adds to Airwallex's existing licences in its core markets, including the UK, United States, Australia, and Hong Kong. With its EU EMI licence, Airwallex will soon be able to offer an enhanced range of products and services to
Razer Becomes a Constituent of the MSCI Global Small Cap Indexes
HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 12 May 2021 - Razer™ ("Razer" or the "Company", together with its subsidiaries, the "Group", Hong Kong Stock Code: 1337), the leading global lifestyle brand for gamers, is pleased to announce that it has been included as a constituent in the MSCI Global Small Cap Indexes. The inclusion will be effective as of the close of May 27, 2021. "We are delighted that Razer has become a constituent of the MSCI Global Small Cap Indexes," said Min-Liang Tan, Co-Founder and CEO of Razer. "This milestone is a recognition of Razer's investment value and a testament to our strategy to grow our gamer-centric
Vietnam mango exporters face stress as China licenses Cambodian mango imports
37 Cambodian mango growing companies have been accepted by China to export 500,000 tons of the fruit into the country every year, posing a challenge to Vietnamese growers
Singapore Brands Lag in Winning Hearts of Consumers as Customer Experiences Fall Short of Expectations
SINGAPORE - Media OutReach - 12 May 2021 - Instead of bringing businesses closer to their customers, Singapore's digital pivot last year has in fact widened the gap between what consumers expect of brands, and what businesses actually deliver.
