HANOI, VIETNAM - Media OutReach Neswire - 24 March 2025 - A leading force in cholera vaccine research, Dr. Firdausi Qadri at the International Centre for Diarrheal Disease Research, Bangladesh (icddr,b) has dedicated her career to combating this dramatic mortal disease through the innovative improvement of oral cholera vaccination, aiming to large-scale vaccination effort in developing countries. Sharing with the VinFuture Foundation, Dr. Qadri reflects on her groundbreaking work and her passion for expanding STEM education for women. In the face of societal barriers, particularly in Bangladesh, she remains committed to empowering women in science and using her VinFuture Prize value to strengthen the country's scientific community. The ongoing battle against cholera Having established herself as one of the scientific titans in the vaccine area, Dr. Qadri has developed a single oral dose of an affordable cholera vaccine to address the public health needs in Bangladesh. Her ...read more

HONG KONG SAR - Media OuReach Newswire - 24 March 2025 - Economist Impact successfully concluded its 5th annual Technology for Change Asia on March 12th and 13th at the Hopewell Hotel in Hong Kong, bringing together over 570 leaders to explore the transformative power of emerging technologies for business and society. Photo caption: Albert Wong Hak-keung, chief executive officer of Hong Kong Science & Technology Parks Corporation, Allan Zeman, chairman of Lan Kwai Fong Group, Angel Ng, regional CEO, Greater China of Prudential plc, George Hara, group chairman and CEO of DEFTA Partners and Tom Standage, deputy editor of The Economist, engage in a conversation at Technology for Change Asia. Taking place in Hong Kong for the 2nd year, the two-day event explored key themes including the future of work in the AI era, the quantum revolution, sustainable tech solutions, human-centered innovation, the Greater Bay Area's transformation, China's digital roadma ...read more

Empowering Marketers with Deeper Insights into China's Leading Lifestyle PlatformSINGAPORE - Media OutReach Newswire - 24 March 2025 - AnyMind Group [TSE:5027], a Business-Process-as-a-Service company for marketing, e-commerce and digital transformation, has today announced that its influencer marketing platform, AnyTag, now supports users to run influencer discovery, influencer marketing campaigns and campaign analytics on one of China's fastest-growing social media platforms, Xiaohongshu. This announcement follows AnyMind Group being named a first-tier partner of Xiaohongshu on February 3rd, 2025. AnyMind Group's AnyTag extends support for influencer discovery, campaigns and analytics on Xiaohongshu The move enables marketers to easily discover influencers, activate, manage, analyze and attribute influencer marketing campaigns across various platforms, including Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, X, YouTube, Threads, Douyin, and now Xiaohongshu, all through ...read more

SINGAPORE - Media OutReach Newswire - 24 March 2025 - The Work Project (TWP), the global luxury workspace provider, has marked its entry into the UK market with its first location to open at prime office tower, One Leadenhall, in the centre of the City of London. Leading APAC Flexible Workspace The Work Project to Open First UK Location Developed by Brookfield Properties, London's new landmark skyscraper One Leadenhall is approaching completion and will provide 430,000 sq ft of office space over its 35 floors, including ground floor retail space and a public terrace overlooking the adjacent Grade II*-listed, Victorian Leadenhall Market. Designed by the award-winning architecture practice Make, One Leadenhall is one of the most keenly anticipated new office spaces in the City and is 90% pre-let/under offer ahead of its opening in 2026. For its UK launch, TWP at One Leadenhall will provide 30,000 sq ft of luxury workspace over two floors, specifically d ...read more

Cyberport, Negawatt, and Our Hong Kong Foundation Join Forces to Promote Positive Education and Sustainable DevelopmentHONG KONG SAR - Media OuReach Newswire - 24 March 2025 - Cyberport, Negawatt Utility Limited (Negawatt), and Our Hong Kong Foundation are delighted to announce that the "Live Local+ @CCF 2025: Positive Education Symposium" was successfully held on March 22, 2025, at Cyberport Arcade's Atrium. This event marked the launch of the "Live Local+" initiative, supported by the Committee on Home-School Co-operation, the Hong Kong Association of the Heads of Secondary Schools, the United Nations Global Leadership and ESG Programme, and the Federation of Parent-Teacher Associations of the 18 Districts. The initiative aims to enhance the mental and physical well-being of Hong Kong students, parents, and educators while promoting green living through positive education and sustainable development. Mr. Eugene Fong, Chairman of the Committee ...read more

SINGAPORE - Media OutReach Newswire - 24 March 2025 - American Express and Singapore Airlines today announced the introduction of new benefits to the American Express Singapore Airlines Business Credit Card, designed to provide greater travel rewards and enhanced redemption options for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs). The enhancements include a higher limit on converting HighFlyer points to KrisFlyer miles and the ability to redeem points for KrisFlyer Elite Gold status at a discounted rate. Left to Right: Mr. Marlin Brown, Singapore Country Manager, American Express and Mr. Ng Yung Han, Vice President Global and Corporate Sales, Singapore Airlines Updated Benefits for the American Express Singapore Airlines Business Credit Card Starting 23 April 20251, new and refreshed benefits include: Increased limit for HighFlyer point-to-KrisFlyer mile conversion to 150,000 miles – previously capped at 100,000 miles. HighFlyer points convert to KrisFl ...read more

Number of Prudential Private Client Advisors serving HNW individuals rose six-fold since 2018 to meet increased demand for specialised wealth advisory servicesSINGAPORE - Media OutReach Newswire - 24 March 2025 - Prudential Singapore ("Prudential") has launched the Prudential Wealth Suite ("Wealth Suite"). It is an exclusive space for the life insurer's Private Client Advisors (PCAs) to serve their expanding pool of high net worth (HNW) customers who seek comprehensive wealth and financial planning services in Singapore. The Wealth Suite is located within the insurer's main customer service centre at Prudential Tower in Raffles Place, and opened its doors on 17 March 2025. Prudential Singapore recently launched the Prudential Wealth Suite, an exclusive space for the life insurer's Private Client Advisors such as Danny Susanto, Senior Executive Wealth Director, Prudential Financial Advisors Singapore (left) and Peiyi Tang, Master Financial Consu ...read more

ITE Singapore and Dell Technologies are combining academic excellence with real-life practical industry expertise and technology to close the AI skills gap, fostering innovation and accelerating digital transformation. ITE has worked with Dell to establish a hybrid cloud Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) Centre. It allows students to learn from anywhere regardless of hardware and enables flexible teaching. The VDI Centre, powered by Dell VxRail, combines agility, scalability and efficiency with streamlined operations. As part of establishing the VDI Centre, ITE aims to deliver a Universal Omniverse Experience (UOX). This will equip staff and students with essential digital skills through training, upskilling and certification in key areas such as cloud computing, virtualisation and AI. SINGAPORE - Media OutReach Newswire - 24 March 2025 - Dell Technologies (NYSE: DELL) and the Institute of Technical Education (ITE) have signed a Memora ...read more

HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach Neswire - 21 March 2025 - Hong Kong has unveiled its pioneering Low-altitude Economy (LAE) Regulatory Sandbox, marking the official start of pilot projects to promote development of the LAE with a view to creating new business opportunities, strengthening city management and bringing a new "smart city" experience to the public. Speaking at the launch event yesterday (March 21), Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), John Lee, pointed out that the LAE not only gives rise to a series of industries, but also brings a very wide scope of application scenarios with a tremendous potential for development. "The LAE is one of our nation's strategic emerging industries, as well as an example in exploring new quality productive forces," Mr Lee said, adding that Hong Kong is dedicated to developing into an international innovation and technology centre and an international hub for high-calibre talent. ...read more

Steadfastly Implements High-Quality Development Strategies and Optimize Channel Structures with a Focus on Global Market ExpansionHONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach Neswire - 21 March 2025 - ZJLD Group Inc. ("ZJLD" or the "Company", together with the Company's subsidiaries, collectively the "Group") (SEHK stock code: 06979. HK), an outstanding representative in the Chinese baijiu industry and the first baijiu company listed in Hong Kong Stock Exchange, is pleased to announce its annual results for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024 ("Fiscal Year 2024", "FY2024" or the "Year"). The key financial and business highlights are as follows: FY 2024 (for the year ended December 31, 2024) (RMB'000) FY 2023 (for the year ended December 31, 2023) (RMB' ...read more

Revitalised Industrial Building Transformed into State-of-the-Art Smart Headquarters Sets Industry Benchmark HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach Neswire - 21 March 2025 - ATAL Engineering Group ("ATAL"), a leading provider in electrical and mechanical (E&M) engineering and information and communications technology (ICT) services for smart cities, today held the Opening Ceremony for ATAL Design, Research and Training Centre and its new headquarters, ATAL Tower. This milestone underscores ATAL's investment in the future, strengthening continuously its industry leadership in research and development, and talent cultivation, to drive innovation and productivity and to contribute to upgrading and developing the engineering industry. Photo 1: Secretary for Development of the Hong Kong SAR Government The Hon Bernadette Linn (second left), accompanied by ATAL Engineering Group Founder Dr Otto Poon (first left), Chairman Dr Kim Mak (second right ...read more

BEIJING, CHINA - Media OutReach Newswire - 22 March 2025 - Geely has long invested more than ten billion yuan ($1,381 million) in the education field, and established a total of seven colleges and universities, enrolling over 90,000 students and training more than 200,000 graduates, 80 percent of whom are employed in related industries in China. "I intend to dedicate more energy to education and nurturing talent, helping the next generation grow," said Li Shufu, chairman of Zhejiang Geely Holding Group, at an interview with China News Service. In Li Shufu's view, an important factor for the healthy and sustainable development of Geely's automobile industry is the integration of industry and education. Over the past 30 years, Geely and its strategic partners have established over 30 major categories and 300 types of vocational positions for Geely's colleges and universities. This initiative covers most academic disciplines and has resulted in the creation ...read more

Flexible Premium Payment Solutions for Critical Illness Protection Across Life StagesHONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach Newswire - 20 March 2025 - Chubb Life Hong Kong has launched "Serene Care Critical Illness Protector" ("Serene Care"), becoming Hong Kong's first1 pure critical illness basic plan offering customers a choice of limited premium payment terms. The plan not only provides comprehensive coverage for 144 illnesses to meet customers' wide-ranging protection needs, but also offers four premium payment options. Customers purchasing the critical illness protection plan for the first time can choose from a range of premium payment terms to suit their financial circumstances, allowing for the early lock in of premiums and avoiding the burden of significant premium increases in later years. For customers seeking to top up their critical illness coverage, protection can be obtained at affordable premiums based on their financial circumstances, to supplement ...read more

DÜSSELDORF, GERMANY - Media OutReach Newswire - 20 March 2025 - Fafrees proudly presents the F700 Series, featuring the F700M and F700W—two premium city e-bikes designed for urban riders seeking efficiency, comfort, and modern aesthetics. Combining lightweight construction, intelligent features, and top-tier components, the F700 Series deliver a seamless and comfortable riding experience. The Fafrees F700 Series is designed to make urban commuting effortless, efficient, and enjoyable, combining lightweight construction with intelligent power management for a seamless riding experience. Ultra-Light Aluminum Frame – At just 19.5 kg, the high-quality aluminum frame makes maneuvering easy while ensuring durability and a sleek, modern aesthetic. Hidden Long-Range Battery – The 36V 10Ah lithium battery delivers up to 100 km per charge, minimizing downtime with fast 4-hour charging for uninterrupted city rides. Advanced Torque Sensor – Smart pedal assistanc ...read more

Over 10,000 racers are expected to take part in the two-day event happening on 28 and 29 JuneSINGAPORE - Media OutReach Newswire - 20 March 2025 - AIA Singapore, a leading health insurance provider, today announced its partnership as the Official Title Partner for the highly anticipated AIA HYROX Open Asian Championships 2025 in Singapore. This collaboration underscores AIA Singapore and HYROX Singapore's shared dedication towards fostering a culture of holistic wellness and active living for Singaporeans by providing access to healthier experiences. The two-day event is set to take place on 28 and 29 June at the Singapore National Stadium, where participants will push their limits in a thrilling test of strength, endurance, and determination. Continuing the success of HYROX Singapore's debut in October 2023 which has attracted over 16,000 participants, the AIA HYROX Open Asian Championships 2025 promises an even more exhilarating experience. Beyond the usual singles, doubles, and ...read more

Full-Year Dividend Rises to HK171 Cents, Inclusive of Special Dividend of HK56 Cents Distributed under Excess Cash Return ProgramHighlights: Shipment volumes increased by 8.2% Operating profit increased by 15.7% to US$184.5 million Operating profit margin increased to 11.9%, from 10.7% last year Net profit increased by 21.2% to US$170.1 million Solid net cash position of US$417.6 million, representing an increase of 45.3% compared to US$287.4 million as at 31 December 2023 Recommended payment of final dividend of HK50 cents per share and an additional special dividend of HK56 cents per share under our Excess Cash Return Program. Total dividend for full-year 2024 is HK171 cents HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach Newswire - 20 March 2025 – Stella International Holdings Limited ("Stella" or the "Group"; SEHK: 1836), a leading developer and manufacturer of quality footwear and leather goods products, today anno ...read more

HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach Neswire - 20 March 2025 - Hong Kong has maintained its World No.3 ranking in the latest Global Financial Centres Index (GFCI) after New York (No.1) and London (No.2). Hong Kong's overall rating increased by 11 points to 760, remaining top in the Asia-Pacific region. The biannual GFCI, published today (March 20) by the Z/Yen from the United Kingdom and the China Development Institute from Shenzhen, also rated Hong Kong No.4 globally for fintech offerings, a leap of five places compared to the previous report. Hong Kong continues to be No. 1 in the Asia-Pacific region in the latest Global Financial Centres Index. The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government welcomed the report, saying the positive assessment fully recognises Hong Kong's leading status and strengths as an international financial centre. Among the various areas of competitiveness of the GFCI, Hong Kong rose to second place for "human c ...read more

TAIPEI, TAIWAN - Media OutReach Newswire - 20 March 2025 - Medical Taiwan 2025, organized by TAITRA, will take place from June 5 to 7 at the Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center (TaiNEX 2). As Asia's premier exhibition for the medical and healthcare industries, this event will focus on the theme of "Innovating Wellness" and will showcase cutting-edge solutions in medical technology and healthcare. Taiwan, a global leader in medical innovation, offers an exceptional platform to explore a wide range of high-quality products. The exhibition will span multiple sectors, including Hospital Equipment, Medical Components, Veterinary Supplies, Community & Home Care, Assistive Devices, Wellness, AI & Smart Medical, Telemedicine, Digital Health, and M-Novator (Startups). Taiwan's expertise in integrating AI, IoT, and big data into healthcare solutions ensures that the products on display meet the diverse needs of healthcare providers, offering global competitiveness and innovati ...read more

The“Voice of God”Set to Grace the Galaxy ArenaMACAU SAR - Media OutReach Newswire - 20 March 2025 - Galaxy Macau™ proudly presents the inaugural solo concert of Andrea Bocelli in Macau. The globally celebrated "Voice of God" will take the stage at the Galaxy Arena, Macau's largest indoor venue, on March 29 at 8 PM. This highly anticipated event has sparked a rush for tickets since their release, and today, the organizer was excited to offer a limited number of seats priced at MOP 320. Tickets are available through Galaxy Ticketing, Damai, Maoyan, uutix, Trip.com, Ctrip, MPay, and Macau Ticket, providing fans with a final opportunity to experience the brilliance of the "Voice of God." The most beloved tenor, Andrea Bocelli, who will perform his first concert in Macau at Galaxy Arena on March 29, 2025. The organizer was excited to offer a limited number of seats priced at MOP 320 today. As the first tenor to perform at Galaxy Arena, Andr ...read more

NANJING, CHINA - Media OutReach Newswire - 20 March 2025 - From March 21 to 23, the 2025 Nanjing World Athletics Indoor Championships will take place in the city. As China's first hosting of the World Indoor Athletics Championships, this event follows the 2015 Beijing World Athletics Championships as another top-tier global track and field competition in China. Venue of the 2025 Nanjing World Athletics Indoor Championships - "Nanjing Cube" Taking the "Nanjing Cube" indoor athletics stadium as its core platform, Nanjing is leveraging international events to drive urban development. Equipped with cutting-edge technologies like Hawk-Eye systems and motion capture facilities, the stadium can host all 26 indoor track and field events. Data shows that Nanjing's sports industry has reached a total scale of 131 billion yuan, with an added value of 41 billion yuan accounting for 2.3% of GDP. The city has gathered over 200 sports enterprises, in ...read more

HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach Newswire - 20 March 2025 - China Mobile International ("CMI") hosted the AI+ Era Global Development Forum in Hong Kong on March 19. Distinguished guests included Li Huidi, Executive Vice President of China Mobile; Mu Chenhong, Deputy Director of the Information Center, Liaison Office of the Central People's Government in the Hong Kong SAR; Wong Chi Kwong, Tony, JP, the Commissioner for Digital Policy of the HKSAR Government; Norman Chan Tak-lam, GBS, JP, Founding Chairman of the Council of Institute of Web 3.0 Hong Kong and former chief executive of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority; and H.E. Chun Vat, Ministry of Post and Telecommunications of the Kingdom of Cambodia. Under the theme "AI-Powered Voyage: Navigating Global Horizons", the Forum brought together over 800 leaders from government, industry, academia and the ecosystem to explore collaborative opportunities for leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) technology to promote the ...read more

SINGAPORE - Media OutReach Newswire - 21 March 2025 - The Institute of Public Relations of Singapore (IPRS) unveiled its 2025/27 Council lineup at its 55th Annual General Meeting & Election on March 14. Members of the Institute of Public Relations of Singapore Council 2025/27. Left to right: Serene Loo, Felicia Wee, Vanessa Wan, Cindy Lee, Koh Juat Muay, President Ross Gan (centre), Selvi R, Juliet Samraj, Jeanie Lee and Jini Pillai. President: Ross Gan Vice-President: Vanessa Wan Honorary Treasurer: Cindy Lim Honorary Secretary: Jini Pillai Council member: Serene Loo Council member: Jeanie Lee Council member: Juliet Samaj Council member: Kelvin Koh Council member: Selvi R Council member: Felicia Wee Immediate Past President [2021-2025]: Koh Juat Muay Communications and public affairs veteran Ross Gan is the new President of the IPRS for the 2025/27 term. Mr Gan is the Chief Communications Officer of Bitdeer Technologies Group, and has pre ...read more

Many factors come into play when choosing a reliable broker to start your trading journey. For someone with limited experience in the markets, this choice can be very confusing, and the priorities are hard to define. However, traders have their own trove of practical knowledge, and tapping into it can shed light on brokers' red flags. As part of its global research, global broker Octa surveyed hundreds of Malaysian CFD traders to determine what warning signs make them avoid financial brokers.KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA - Media OutReach Neswire - 21 March 2025 - Advertisements always show only one side of the coin, regardless of what is advertised. The drawbacks, on the other hand, often become known the hard way in practice. Everyone has had negative experiences with certain products or services and will never choose them again. This is especially true of e-brokerage services, where the entire trader's journey depends on the broker and the trading platform. Any misstep on the par ...read more

Leveraging NVIDIA AI to deliver powerful proactive security and scalable threat prevention for GenAI applicationsHONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach Newswire - 21 March 2025 - Trend Micro Incorporated (TYO: 4704; TSE: 4704), a global cybersecurity leader, today announced the open-sourcing of Trend Cybertron1, an AI model and agent framework designed to accelerate the development of autonomous cybersecurity agents. As one of the first specialized cybersecurity LLMs, it provides organizations and researchers worldwide access to advanced cybersecurity capabilities at no cost2. The specialized Trend Cybertron model is fine-tuned using Llama 3.1 and supports rapid, reliable deployment with NVIDIA NIM inference microservices on NVIDIA accelerated infrastructure. Kevin Simzer, COO at Trend Micro: "The secret sauce of Trend Cybertron is the data it continuously learns from, fine-tuned for optimized threat detection and mitigation. By bringing to bear the very highest quality threat data a ...read more

JAKARTA, INDONESIA - Media OutReach Newswire - 21 March 2025 - VinFast has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with PT Aribi Amartapura (Amarta), one of Indonesia's leading vehicle distributors, to accelerate the expansion of its showroom network in the country. This partnership marks a significant milestone in VinFast's global dealership strategy, enhancing brand visibility and bringing its electric vehicles closer to Indonesian customers. VinFast Asia CEO (left) and Amarta CEO at the MOU signing ceremony. Under the agreement, VinFast will leverage Amarta's extensive market expertise and 25 years of experience to establish 22 new showrooms between 2025 and 2027, focusing on major cities such as Greater Jakarta and Bandung. Of these, 11 showrooms are set to open in 2025, with the earliest expected to launch in March 2025. Designed with a modern aesthetic and equipped with convenient charging ports, VinFast showrooms offer a seamless customer ex ...read more

Recorded Double-Digit Growth in Revenue and Gross Profit, Proposed a Final Dividend of HK1.8 Cents per ShareHighlights: Revenue increased by 11.4% to approximately HK$6,066.0 million. Revenue generated from building construction works increased by 15.1% to HK$5,414.5 million. Gross profit increased by 15.4% to HK$353.2 million. Basic earnings per share was HK10.74 cents. The Board recommended the payment of final dividend of HK1.8 cents per share. Financial Highlights: For the year ended 31 Dec 2024 HK$'000 2024 2023 Change Revenue Building Construction Works Repair, Maintenance, Alteration and Addition ("RMAA") ...read more

SonicSentry MXDR empowers MSPs of all sizes to protect their customers across the entire attack surface with enterprise-grade security including CrowdStrike Falcon cybersecurity platform, delivering simplicity and cost-effectiveness SINGAPORE - Media OutReach Newswire – 21 March 2025 - SonicWall today announced the introduction of SonicSentry MXDR, a managed solution for MSPs built to protect their clients across the entire attack surface with end-to-end managed threat protection. This unique set of offerings for network, endpoint and cloud security is backed by a 24/7 Security Operations Center (SOC) and Network Operations Center (NOC) that provides MSPs with advanced threat detection and response capabilities from the endpoint to the local network to the cloud. The SonicSentry MXDR service enables partners to deliver stronger, more proactive security services while helping customers enhance their cyber resilience at every step. Most small and medium-sized businesses ( ...read more

Nila offers guests a rare taste of Indian coastal cuisine, bringing unique flavours and dining experiences to ThailandBANGKOK, THAILAND - Media OutReach Newswire - 21 March 2025 - ONYX Hospitality Group, a prominent management company in Southeast Asia specialising in hotels and resorts, serviced apartments and luxury residences, is delighted to celebrate the first anniversary of Nila, a Coastal Indian restaurant on the 4th floor of Amari Bangkok. This premium property offers exceptional hospitality and world-class amenities, providing an unparalleled experience in the heart of the city. Experience the rich, vibrant flavours of Coastal Indian cuisine, a culinary treasure from India's coastal regions, beautifully infused with Portuguese influences for a distinctive and exquisite taste. In celebration of Nila's first anniversary, guests are invited to indulge in an 8-course Coastal Indian Tasting Menu, available with both vegetarian and non-vegetarian options, and offered thro ...read more

HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach Newswire - 19 March 2025 - In the midst of an AI-driven transformation, DeepSeek has emerged as the preferred high-performance, open-source large language model (LLM) for enterprises aiming to develop dedicated AI applications. Responding to the vigorous demand for tailoring AI with private LLM, DYXnet — a wholly-owned subsidiary of VNET Group (NASDAQ: VNET) and a leading enterprise network service provider in Greater China — has introduced "DeepSeek-in-a-Box", a one-stop DeepSeek AI computing solution. This offering integrates model deployment, computing power, storage, and network resources, addressing the needs of enterprises for model training and AI application deployment. Supported by DYXnet's specialized AI technical team, this solution enables businesses to utilize DeepSeek and achieve innovative advancements effectively. Comprehensive "DeepSeek-in-a-Box" Powered by Dedicated NVIDIA GPU DeepSeek has gained significant atten ...read more

Organisations should balance optimisation and workforce expectationsHONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach Newswire - 19 March 2025 - KPMG China announced today the release of its ninth annual Hong Kong Employment Outlook survey, providing insights into the latest trends and challenges facing the region's employment market. The report covers the headcount expectations of Hong Kong professionals, a salary outlook with an analysis of compensation and benefits in the region, talent management trends to retain and attract talent, areas of growth for companies, and a multi-sectoral salary table. It reveals a cautious employment market in Hong Kong, with C-level executives expressing slightly more optimism about hiring in 2025 compared to 2024 albeit with more uncertainty also creeping in. However, overall headcount expectations have decreased slightly year-over-year across most sectors. Conducted between 2 and 14 January 2025, the survey collected the perspectives of 425 Hong Kong business exec ...read more

TAIPEI, TAIWAN - Media OutReach Newswire - 19 March 2025 - The highly anticipated 2025 New Taipei City Wan Jin Shi Marathon (WJS Marathon) was held on March 16, a special event at Xinzhuang Gymnasium welcomed elite international athletes. New Taipei City Deputy Mayor Liu Han-jan and Chinese Taipei Athletics Association President Yeh Cheng-yen extended their greetings, celebrating the arrival of the WJS Marathon's "Black Lightning in Taiwan. During the press conference, athletes took part in a trending fluid art activity, using vibrant paints to bring new life to a Queen's Head sculpture. This unique artwork serves as a special keepsake, commemorating their time in Taiwan. The WJS Marathon is Taiwan's first gold-label race and the first event to receive silver certification from the Council for Responsible Sport for its sustainability efforts. Deputy Mayor Liu Han-jan welcomed elite runners from Kenya, Eritrea, and Ethiopia on behalf of Mayor Hou You- ...read more

BEIJING, CHINA - Media OutReach Newswire - 19 March 2025 - As AI transforms global industries, the transportation sector is undergoing notable change. Autonomous driving technology is rapidly scaling, with top companies like Google's Waymo and Baidu's Apollo Go leading the way. Waymo, a pioneer in autonomous driving, has launched commercial operations in four major U.S. cities, providing approximately 150,000 rides per week, which demonstrates its scalability. Meanwhile, Baidu's Apollo Go has established itself as the leader in China's autonomous mobility sector and has achieved fully driverless operations as of February 2025. In Q4 2024, Apollo Go completed 1.1 million rides, averaging 12,000 rides per day, placing it among the largest global providers of autonomous ride-hailing services. When autonomous driving reaches a scale of tens of thousands of rides per day, efficient operations become essential. The RT6 is one of Apollo Go's key enablers for high-efficiency deployment. T ...read more

Experience the past, celebrate the present and inspire the future like never before.SINGAPORE - Media OutReach Newswire - 20 March 2025 - Madame Tussauds Singapore is excited to unveil the NEW Images of Singapore exhibit! Join us on a highly interactive and immersive journey through the rich tapestry of Singapore's history and culture. Interact and talk to our AI digital humans and see history come to life through the eyes of four historical icons - Sir Stamford Raffles, Ah Mei the Samsui woman, Pillai the Chettiar money lender, and Ahmad the Malay regiment soldier. The new interactive and immersive Images of Singapore exhibit is perfect for all ages - Discover History with Technology: Experience history like never before with our larger-than-life AI digital humans. Guests can ask them questions directly and listen to their stories of how they contributed to Singapore's nation building. Ask our AI digital humans about Singapore's hist ...read more

World's Lightest Ballistic Plate HPS-4 - Award Winning Design at IDEX Innovation Trail, Revolutionary Material Leads New Era in Security SectorHONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach Newswire - 20 March 2025 - GEAR Industries Limited — a Hong Kong-based company specializing in tailored defence solutions. With a strong focus on leveraging proprietary materials, GEAR is at the forefront of innovation, dedicated to raising security and safety standards across various industries. With a team of experts from diverse fields, GEAR fosters a culture of interdisciplinary collaboration, driving breakthrough advancements in defensive gear. Like the intricate interlocking gears of a mechanism, GEAR's unwavering aim is to synchronize endeavors and accelerate progress towards a future that is both safer and more secure. GEAR Industries Takes the Global Stage by Storm — CEO Jeffery Wu Leads Team in Continuous Innovation, Creating a Stunning International Debut at IDEX 2025 G ...read more

Konica Minolta Business Solutions Asia maintains its ASEAN market leadership with the highest market share in Colour Light and Mid Digital Production Printers for the third consecutive year, driven by the popularity of its flagship AccurioPress series.SINGAPORE - Media OutReach Newswire - 20 March 2025 - Konica Minolta Business Solutions Asia has once again secured #1 market share for Colour Light and Mid Digital Production Printers across the ASEAN region, encompassing Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, and the Philippines, according to 2024 Q4 data from the latest International Data Corporation (IDC) Quarterly Hardcopy Peripherals Tracker. The IDC Quarterly Hardcopy Peripherals Tracker is a leading source of market data and analysis for the hardcopy peripherals industry. Konica Minolta IDC Award ASEAN 2024 Leading the Market: A Testament to 20 Years of Progress For 20 years, Konica Minolta has been at the forefront of production prin ...read more

HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach Newswire - 19 March 2025 - Live4Well announces a new partnership with Cathay, launching an upgraded rewards program that allows you to earn rewards through your daily exercise while experiencing the international rugby event firsthand! To join, simply check in daily and walk 6000 steps during the event period to accumulate 20000 Sweat Points, earning you 100 Asia Miles and a chance to win tickets to the international rugby event, limited to 10 spots. The event runs until March 27, 2025. Participants can also easily earn Sweat Points through the following methods: 1. Complete in-app fitness training. 2. Spend on sports and health-related purchases (HKD 2 = 1 Sweat Point). By rewarding exercise, we aim to create a "Fitness-for-Fitness" business ecosystem Live4Well aims not just to create a health management platform but also to cultivate a win-win situation through the ...read more

BA DEN MOUNTAIN, VIETNAM - Media OutReach Newswire - 19 March 2025 - Ba Den Mountain in Tay Ninh, Vietnam will become the destination for thousands of delegates to light candles and pray for global peace as part of the United Nations Day of Vesak 2025. Many meaningful activities will take place during this most significant Buddhist celebration worldwide. The candlelight prayer ceremony for world peace will be held on May 8 at Ba Den Mountain. Photo courtesy of Sun World Ba Den Mountain. During the second meeting of the International Council for the Day of Vesak (ICDV) and the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha on February 26, important preparations for Vesak 2025 were discussed. The meeting was chaired by Most Venerable Thích Thi?n Nhon - President of the VBS Executive Council, Head of the Organising Committee and Most Venerable Phra Brahmapundit, President of ICDV. Delegates agreed on various aspects of the UN Vesak 2025 programme, scheduled to take place from May ...read more

Bekko Variety Also Takes Excellence Award, Headed for Popularity Among India's WealthyTOKYO, JAPAN - Media OutReach Newswire - 20 March 2025 - The 55th All Japan Nishikigoi Show was held in Tokyo from January 25 to 26, 2025, where a Niigata-bred koi fish won the overall top prize. A koi dealer who exports to India also took the Excellence Award in the Bekko variety category. Left: Overall Champion "Showa-sanshoku," Right: "Bekko" Excellence Award Nishikigoi are vibrant ornamental fish born from Japanese tradition and are often called "swimming jewels" for their beauty. Since first appearing from a natural mutation over 200 years ago, selective breeding has produced over 150 varieties. Koi from Niigata Prefecture, the birthplace of Nishikigoi, are especially valued for their vivid colors and striking patterns. Known internationally as "Koi" or "Nishikigoi," these fish have gained global popularity in rece ...read more

HO CHI MINH CITY, VIETNAM - Media OutReach Newswire - 18 March 2025 - As Vietnam's digital economy continues to expand rapidly, brands are increasingly shifting their marketing efforts toward AI-driven video content and influencer collaborations to stay competitive. In response to this growing demand, KIT Global, a digital marketing solutions provider based in Asia Pacific, Europe, and Latin America, equips Vietnam businesses with the latest digital marketing tools powered with in-house AI to maximize brand performance. "In Vietnam's fast-evolving market where digital adoption is accelerating, brands need more than just conventional marketing. They need data-driven, AI-powered strategies that deliver real impact to the business," said Risa Kusumaningrum, Country Manager for Indonesia and Vietnam at KIT Global. "With 91% of global internet traffic coming from video streaming by 2025, integrating AI, video marketing, and influencer collaboration enable brands to execu ...read more

Kobo Plus gives avid readers unlimited access to Kobo's library of over 2 million eBooks and 300,000 audiobooks at an affordable monthly feeSINGAPORE - Media OutReach Newswire - 18 March 2025 - Leading digital reading retailer and publisher Rakuten Kobo today launched Kobo Plus in Singapore – the all-you-can-read subscription offering book lovers unlimited access to over 2 million eBooks and over 300,000 audiobooks starting from an affordable monthly fee of just SGD 9.99. From left to right: Julian Chou, General Manager of Rakuten Kobo Asia, Denon Lim, President and Chief Editor of Lingzi Media, Michael Tamblyn, CEO of Rakuten Kobo, Hironori Shimada, Director of Rakuten Asia, and Maureen Ho, Chief Editor of Focus Publishing. Avid readers and book lovers across Singapore – including more than 300,000 existing Kobo members – can now access Kobo Plus via the Kobo Books App for iOS or Android and directly on Kobo eReaders to begin discovering new authors ...read more