PouchNATION raises a Bridge Funding Round as Markets are preparing to reopen and launches Contactless Hospitality Tech

SINGAPORE, Sept. 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Asia's leading Guest Management and Contactless Payment provider for venues and events, PouchNATION, has raised a Bridge Funding Round. Asia’s leading Guest Management and Contactless Payment provider Investors that participated include SOSV, Artesian, Found Ventures, Huashan Capital and other angel investors as well as...

NFT Collection of Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, Shaquille O'Neal "Before They Were Pros" Only Available on the Binance NFT Marketplace

SINGAPORE, Sept. 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Binance NFT Marketplace exclusively launches "Before They Were Pros" NFT collection (BTWP), a unique sports NFT collection series by Total Digital Group (TDG) with the licensing holder MediaMineLLC, on September 28, 2021. The BTWP sports NFT series features legendary professional athletes before they became stars and...

MILKLAB Launches Oat Milk in Singapore to Provide Coffee Lovers with Delicious and Healthy Milk Option

SINGAPORE, Sept. 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Australia's most popular barista milk for coffee has added Oat milk to its offering. MILKLAB Oat milk is now available in Singapore through select participating cafés and food service outlets. MILKLAB Oat. MILKLAB Oat milk is versatile for use in both hot and cold...

Olympians Felicitated at KIIT

Two Stadiums of KIIT to be Named after Pramod and Dutee BHUBANESWAR, India, Sept. 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) Deemed to be University has unrolled the red carpets for Olympians. KIIT has remained a crucible of sports enthusiasm and in this endeavor, there has been...

TerraPay partners with MOVii to pave the way for seamless cross-border payments for Colombian residents and diaspora across the world

THE HAGUE, Netherlands, Sept. 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Embarking on the first step to enter the Colombian region for enabling cross-border digital payments, TerraPay,a global payments infrastructure company today announced a strategic partnership with MOVii, a leading mobile wallet service that allow both banked and unbanked Colombians to do financial transactions...

BeNext, a Cohort-based Digital Learning Platform for the HR Community, now offers courses in both English and Spanish

-  Cohort-based courses (CBC) are emerging as a highly effective method for digital learning to increase retention and engagement for higher impact and accountability. -  Celebrating its first year since launch, BeNext has already certified over 4,000 learners from 800 organizations with HRCI accreditation. -  18 programs run quarterly led by...

HyperLive's Interactive Mid-Autumn Concert To Power Charity Drive For NTUC-U Care Fund

Singapore, Sept. 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Come this Sunday, HyperLive.tv will once again team up with Singapore Artistes Association to livestream a charity concert titled 'All Stars e-Getai Charity Concert 2'. The virtual concert, which will be held on September 26 at 8 PM GMT +8, will be accessible free...

The Math Problem Solving App Gauthmath Is More Than Just a Digital Calculator

School Started, How to Solve Your Math Homework?  SINGAPORE, Sept. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- A new school year has come, and what you need is Gauthmath to solve your math homework. This new-rising star developed by GauthTech,  has provided an advanced technology solution to help students around the world with their math...

FAM Central catches the NFT trend and creates a "golden valley" - where NFT can shine

HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam, Sept. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Recently, NFT has taken the world by storm, not only for its unique value but also for the variation inapplicability that it brings. Not only being widely applied in the crypto world, but NFT is also gradually entering the physical...

Lifestyle superapp Traveloka expands its Financial Services offering and partners with Bank Negara Indonesia for Southeast Asia's first PayLater 'Virtual Card Number'

The 'Virtual Card Number' allows Traveloka users to transact on e-commerce platforms outside the Traveloka ecosystem, and introduces the option of installment payment methods utilizing the user's PayLater credit limit. As the pioneer of the PayLater payment method in Indonesia, the Traveloka PayLater 'Virtual Card Number' is another example of...

LU International, KASIKORNBANK and Robowealth jointly debut a new feature on FinVest

The first App for Thai investors to invest directly in offshore mutual funds from 33 local and global asset management companies SINGAPORE, Sept. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Lu International (Singapore) Financial Asset Exchange Pte. Ltd. ("Lu International"), a subsidiary of China's leading technology-empowered personal financial services platform Lufax Holding (NYSE: LU),...

Travel Preparations are Underway: More Fun Awaits in the Philippines

MANILA, Philippines, Sept. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- As the world waits for international travel borders to reopen, the Philippines is preparing a warm welcome for tourists. The Philippines Department of Tourism (DOT) has been continuously developing its destinations for local and international travellers. This September, it launched its 'More Fun...

Scoular announces new brand for its leading global fishmeal business: Encompass™

Scoular also investing in fishmeal facilities in U.S. and Myanmar OMAHA, Neb., Sept. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Scoular, one of the largest and most diverse fishmeal and fish oil marketing companies globally, on Wednesday launched a new brand for its growing fishmeal business: Encompass™. "Scoular has long been a leading global...

APP's Foopak Bio Natura Accelerates Global Plastic-Free Mission with New Flustix Certified "Plastic-Free" Paperboard for Food Packaging

Foopak Bio Natura aims to replace more than 4 million metric tons of single-use paper cups and lunch boxes and 3.1 million tons of plastic and foam worldwide. JAKARTA, Indonesia, Sept. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Foopak Bio Natura, one of Indonesia-based Asia Pulp & Paper's flagship brands and paperboard brand...

Unveiling Right Issue, BRI to Build the Largest Ultra-Micro Ecosystem in Indonesia

JAKARTA, Indonesia, Sept. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- PT Bank Rakyat Indonesia (Persero) Tbk (IDX:BBRI) has on August 31, 2021 launched a rights issue, with a transaction target of up to IDR 96 trillion. The proceeds from the Rights Issue will be used for establishing an ultra-micro holding company through which BRI...

Tazapay Partners with B2B Marketplaces to Further Enable International Trade with Escrow Payments

The digital escrow service for cross-border trade integrates with global B2B marketplaces to provide full-stack payment services, operationalizing trust for platforms, buyers and sellers SINGAPORE, Sept. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Tazapay, a digital escrow service for cross-border trade, today announces it is launching Escrow-as-a-Service in partnership with eight global business-to-business...

Revolut Singapore gives customers cashback of up to 20% for public transport spend till end-2021

SINGAPORE, Sept. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- With COVID measures gradually loosening up, Revolut Singapore is giving customers the opportunity to earn as they ride to work or play.  From now till 31 December 2021, Revolut customers are eligible to receive attractive cashbacks whenever they use their Revolut cards to pay...

THAIGROOVE is back better and bolder

A virtual multi-brand showroom experience offering great creations to the world. BANGKOK, Sept. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- With COVID-19 in its second year, global businesses and trades have gone virtual. Even with the pandemic, Thailand, one of the world's best sources of great products and impressive brands, is open for business...

Pioneering Concept on HyperLive.tv Paves the Way Forward for Local Variety Shows

SINGAPORE, Sept. 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Traditional 'one-way' variety shows could soon become a thing of the past. The latest episode of a new interactive variety series, 'Celebrity Tour with the Stars Live!', was streamed live on HyperLive.tv last Sunday afternoon and showcased how future variety shows could be produced....

SPTel launches on-demand digital services to accelerate digitalisation for businesses across industry sectors

Pay-as-you-use digitalised services provide businesses with flexibility and speed to react to changing business requirements SINGAPORE, Sept. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- SPTel today announced the launch of its new digitalised service offerings to accelerate Singapore businesses' transformation efforts. Offered on SPTel's business class digital network, its new service offerings include...

IMA Launches Global Ad Campaign Highlighting the Demand for Certified Accounting Professionals

SINGAPORE, Sept. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- IMA® (Institute of Management Accountants), the association of accountants and financial professionals in business, launched a new global, integrated advertising campaign in support of the U.S. CMA® (Certified Management Accountant) certification program. The multi-channel campaign was developed in partnership with The Gate | New York,...

IPC Shopping Centre Unites Communities to Support Communities by Sharing Citer-Citer IPC and Bringing Happiness to Homes

The shopping centre preserves communal spirit by integrating efforts to support tenants and helping families in need KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Sept. 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- In conjunction with the national day celebrations, IPC Shopping Centre unites the community to support families impacted by the pandemic through the Happiness to Homes...

De La Salle University Becomes First Symplicity Partner in the Philippines to Adopt Virtual Career Fairs

BRISBANE, Australia, Sept. 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Symplicity Corporation is happy to announce its latest strategic global partnership with De La Salle University, the first university in the Philippines to choose Symplicity® Virtual Careers Fair (VCF) to host their upcoming series of careers fairs, support their students' careers, and student employability outcomes. Widely recognised as a leader...

Nina Kraviz kicked-off the Formula 1 Heineken Gran Premio d'Italia 2021 weekend in style with a headline performance at the Heineken® Greener Bar in Milan

MONZA, Italy, Sept. 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Global DJ, producer and singer Nina Kraviz played an exclusive live set in Milan at the Heineken® Greener Bar to celebrate the F1 Heineken Gran Premio d'Italia weekend at Monza Italian DJ Anfisa Letyago played a supporting set at the private event   The...

Liquid Group to Power UPI QR Acceptance in 10 Asian Markets

The partnership will ensure UPI QR transactions are accepted by merchants across Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Philippines, Vietnam, Cambodia, Hong Kong, Taiwan, South Korea, and Japan. SINGAPORE and MUMBAI, India, Sept. 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- NPCI International Payments Ltd (NIPL), the international arm of National Payment Corporation of India, has partnered...

Fusion NFT™ - a new way of investing in art and collectibles?

SINGAPORE, Sept. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Not so long ago, digital artists whose artworks were posted all over social media, were frustrated that they were not earning much income from their works irrespective of the number of likes, comments and shares they got.  On the other hand, art connoisseurs/collectors have been...

Innity Adds Shoppable QuickBuy Feature to Its Shoppable Ads, Enabling Consumers To Add Products to Cart Directly from Ads

Innity Shoppable Quickbuy allows users to browse and add products to retailer's cart directly from within the ad. SINGAPORE, Sept. 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Innity, a leader in high impact digital advertising solutions, today launched Shoppable QuickBuy - a new innovative technology to further enhance the Innity Shoppable Ads solution...

HyperLive.tv Debuts Heartwarming Local Variety Series That Helps Hawkers and People in Need

SINGAPORE, Sept. 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- A brand new interactive virtual tour series, "Celebrity Tour with the Stars Live! – Hawkers' Untold Stories Edition", debuted on HyperLive.tv last Sunday, raising $2,136 in food sponsorship to help support local hawkers and provide delicious local food to the elderly at Geylang East Home...

Sunway University Now Has 10 Scientists Listed In World's Top 2%

More career researchers listed in Stanford University's World's Top 2% Scientists than any other private institution in Malaysia KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Sept. 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The ever-growing reputation of research originating from Malaysia continues to project our country as a forward thinking, problem solving nation of talented scientists. Over...

Codashop Unveils Its Epic New Look

The dynamic rebrand reflects the company's ambition to take mobile gaming and online entertainment to the next level. SINGAPORE, Sept. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Codashop, the leading independent source for digital content and in-game purchases, has just dropped a bold new look that reflects its ambition to take gaming to the...

Indonesian Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy Highlighting the Indonesia's Tribe's Ancient Traditions, Toraja International Festival 2021 Aims to Push Economic Growth in Toraja

The festival's virtual programs are set to launch on YouTube on September 12. Since 2015, the annual festival has seen a 300% increase in domestic and international tourism in the area. MAKASSAR, Indonesia, Sept. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Indonesian Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy: The 9th annual Toraja International Festival...

FICO Survey: 1 in 2 Thai Consumers Will Abandon Long Online Banking Account Applications

The pandemic is driving a digital-first mindset around financial services BANGKOK, Sept. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The pandemic is driving a digital-first mindset in Thailand when it comes to opening banking accounts. Highlights  1 in 2 Thais expect to answer 10 questions or less or they will abandon an application...

RateGain's OPTIMA releases MarketDRONE Narratives to help hoteliers react faster to market volatility

DALLAS, LONDON and SINGAPORE, Sept. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- RateGain Technologies, a provider of SaaS solutions for travel and hospitality, announced today the launch of MarketDRONE Narratives, an update to its real-time rate intelligence SaaS solution for hotels, OPTIMA. Through this update, RateGain aims to transform how revenue managers plan...

Blued launches Super Idol to showcase the vibrant talent within the global LGBTQ+ community

MANILA, Philippines, Sept. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The gay social networking and dating app Blued is launching "Super Idol," a talent competition to showcase LGBTQ+ talents from around the globe. "The year 2021 is shaping up to be a promising year for LGBTQ+ talents despite limitations set by the pandemic....

FICO Survey: 2 in 5 Vietnamese Consumers Will Abandon Long Online Banking Account Applications

The pandemic is driving a digital-first mindset around financial services HANOI, Vietnam, Sept. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The pandemic is driving a digital-first mindset in Vietnam when it comes to opening banking accounts. Highlights  2 in 5 Vietnamese expect to answer 10 questions or less or they will abandon an...

UniPin Collaborates with Genshin Impact to Connect with More Gamers in the Southeast Asia Market

Genshin Impact is on UniPin to facilitate top up access for gamers in all region, followed by a series of special events for gamers in four countries KUALA Lumpur, Malaysia, Sept. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The leading digital entertainment enabler - UniPin announces the collaboration with the renowned, award-winning Open-World ARPG...

Prep Ventures Launches New Locally Relevant Mobile App, Prep Junior, To Promote Bilingualism In Young Learners In Singapore

SINGAPORE, Sept. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Prep Ventures today announced the launch of Prep Junior, a free-to-download story-based Chinese learning app to help promote Chinese language learning and bilingualism. Prep Junior aims to nurture curiosity and confidence in speaking Mandarin for young learners with stories set in Singapore, and to...

1st Anniversary, Viral Blast Global supports the growth of the creative economy and tourism in Indonesia

YOGYAKARTA, Indonesia, Sept. 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Through the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy, the Indonesian government is promoting Indonesia's tourism potential. One of the efforts is to promote 5 super-priority destinations in Indonesia. This has received a positive response from the Viral Blast Global Money Management Education Platform....

Unforgettable Family Vacation at The Ritz-Carlton, Bali

BALI, Indonesia, June 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Bali, the island of the Gods, is a holiday destination for visitors of all ages. It is always on the bucket list of the traveler who seeks not only tropical sunshine and palm-fringed beaches, but experiences that are suitable for all family members. ...

MoEngage Report Reinforces Positive Effects of Behavior-Based Personalization and Insights-led Customer Engagement

Insights from 6.6M digital consumers identifies trends and opportunities for digital and mobile engagement across key industries in Southeast Asia SINGAPORE, June 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- MoEngage, the leading consumer engagement platform, announces today the findings from its 2021 Southeast Asia Consumer Engagement Benchmark Report. The report comprises data from 6.6...

Asset World Corporation and Nobu Hospitality Announce Plans to Expand Nobu Hotels and Restaurants in Thailand

BANGKOK, June 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Asset World Corp Public Company Limited (AWC), Thailand's leading integrated lifestyle real estate group and Nobu Hospitality, the global lifestyle brand founded by Nobu Matsuhisa, Robert De Niro and Meir Teper, are delighted to announce a new partnership established to meet the needs of existing and future...

The 29th Eye Level Literary Award in Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, June 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Eye Level and Daekyo Culture Foundation are proud to announce the 29th Eye Level Literary Award (ELLA). The event will be accepting registration until 31st July and the actual event date will be from 19th to 22nd August 2021. This year's event will...

29th Eye Level Literary Award in Indonesia

JAKARTA, Indonesia, June 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Eye Level and Daekyo Culture Foundation are proud to announce the 29th Eye Level Literary Award (ELLA). The event is accepting submissions between June 20 and July 31 from Indonesia. This year's event allows children to register and submit their entries purely online...

HUAWEI Ads welcomes Singapore advertising partners to explore joint business growth

A one-stop, programmatic ad platform to amplify brand messaging across Huawei's mobile ecosystem SINGAPORE, June 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Huawei's mobile advertising division, HUAWEI Ads, is expanding its business in Singapore by introducing more partner support and diverse ad solutions, aiming to encourage local advertisers to onboard the platform and...

HUAWEI Ads welcomes Philippines advertising partners to explore joint business growth

A one-stop, programmatic ad platform to amplify brand messaging across Huawei's mobile ecosystem MANILA, Philippines, June 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Huawei's mobile advertising division, HUAWEI Ads, is expanding its business in Philippines by introducing more partner support and diverse ad solutions, aiming to encourage local advertisers to onboard the platform...

THAI-WA Lupin Products Sets to Market Lupin Chips in Southeast Asia

Research confirms high protein, dietary fibre and low fat KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia and SINGAPORE, June 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- THAI-WA Lupin Products Co., the producer and distributor of Australian lupin products in Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand, plans to market its Pinarie Lupin Chips in Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand. Made from Australian...

Malaysian Artist Red Hong Yi makes her first foray into the NFT market with the launch of Meme Banknotes

Red Hong Yi's first NFT from her Meme Banknotes series has dropped on Binance's NFT Marketplace SINGAPORE, June 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Renowned Malaysian contemporary artist Red Hong Yi announced her entry into the NFT market with the launch of a series of Meme Banknotes. Her first NFT in the...

European Wellness Aesthetic Academy and Asia e University Collaborate to Elevate the Global Beauty & Wellness Industry

SELANGOR, Malaysia, June 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The European Wellness Aesthetic Academy (EWAA) has signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with the School of Professional, Executive Education and Development and Asia e University, which has presence and accredited certification recognized across 34 Asian countries, to launch the Wellness Beautypreneurship program...

Adidas Sets Out to Tackle One of the Greatest Taboos in Sport with Product Innovation and Resources to Help Those Who Menstruate Stay in Play

1 in 4[1] girls around the world drop of out of sport during adolescence, with one of the key reasons cited being fear of leakage whilst on their period  The new TechFit Period Proof tights use adidas' Flow Shield Technology to help protect against leaks, giving athletes the confidence to...

First Convocation of KISS Deemed to be University

BHUBANESWAR, India, June 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Founded in 1992-93, Odisha-based KISS Deemed to be University will hold its first convocation for passing students on 27th June 2021. The ceremony will be held in a hybrid mode - both physical and virtual - taking into consideration the COVID-19 protocols. 143 students...

Indonesian startup unlocks local e-commerce boom for logistics sector with new transport management solution

JAKARTA, Indonesia, June 25, 2021  /PRNewswire/ -- Transporta, an Indonesian tech startup, is rolling out a transport management system to help trucking companies navigate Indonesia's e-commerce boom. This comes as the outdated logistics technology is posing a challenge to companies that want to scale up. Transporta, Indonesian startup unlocks local e-commerce...

FTAG Group Acquires Stake in Live Streaming Startup BeLive Technology

SINGAPORE, June 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- FTAG Group announced today that it has acquired a significant stake in Singapore-based live streaming startup BeLive Technology. The strategic move, made via the company's investment arm FTAG Ventures, will enhance FTAG's own media capabilities while expanding its technology portfolio. It also makes them...

Vinamilk promotes healthy lifestyle and steps up donations in the fight against COVID-19

HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam, June 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Vinamilk, Vietnam's leading dairy company, has made financial and nutrition contributions in the global fight against COVID-19 which has reached an estimated value of US$3.7 million. Vinamilk's subsidiary in Cambodia has donated 48,000 milk cartons to people who live in...

Insider, #1 Leader on G2 Summer'21 Report for Personalization and Mobile Marketing outplays all providers by delivering up to 3X faster time to value (TTV)

Insider, one platform for individualized, cross-channel customer experiences, helps 800+ leading global brands, including Samsung, Marks & Spencer, Virgin, IKEA, Allianz, GAP, Toyota, Santander, Puma, Singapore Airlines, CNN, Pizza Hut and Estée Lauder accelerate their digital growth by connecting data across channels, predicting future behavior with AI, and individualizing experiences...

BLS International partners with Knowledge Catalyst to issue Digital Health Certificates

This partnership aims to provide passengers a seamless cross-border travel experience with a reliable digital health certificate SINGAPORE, June 24, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- BSE and NSE listed (BSE: 540073; NSE: BLS), BLS International, a trusted global tech-enabled services partner for governments and citizens, announced today that it has entered into a...

Malaysia's Cik B to Unveil Emotional Surprise for Cosmetic Tycoon, Datuk Seri Vida on Bigo Live

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, June 24, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Bigo Live, a leading live streaming platform, will host Malaysian influencer and music producer Cik B (Bigo Live ID: cikb_havoc66) and her mother, Datuk Seri Vida, for a livestream session on Thursday, 24th June 2021 at 9.30pm. Malaysia's Cik B to Unveil Emotional...

CP Kelco Extends Distribution Relationship with Azelis in India, Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand

ATLANTA, June 24, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- CP Kelco, a global leader of nature-based ingredient solutions, today announced the extension of its distribution relationship with Azelis in India, Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand. CP Kelco's product range is a significant addition to Azelis' portfolio and the new distribution agreement marks an important...

Tetra Pak Malaysia calls for more women to join the food and beverage manufacturing industry

In conjunction with International Women in Engineering Day (INWED), Tetra Pak highlights the need to improve diversity in Food and Beverage (F&B) manufacturing to tackle some of the most pressing issues facing the sector: food safety, food availability, and sustainability. KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, June 24, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Tetra Pak identifies...

Bali in trouble-millions of tourists stay at home leaving Island of the Gods in dire straits

New 400-page coffee-table cookbook by chef Dean Keddell raises funds for five Bali charities KUTA, Indonesia, June 24, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Chef Dean Keddell is the driving force behind a project to deliver desperately needed funding to five Bali charities to help thousands of families get through the pandemic crisis....

Chinese E-commerce Giant JD.com Accelerates Cross-border Trade with Thailand

BEIJING, June 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- JD.com, China's largest retailer, announced a record-breaking transaction volume of RMB 343.8 billion yuan (~1,680 THB billion) during its 618 Grand Promotion (June 1 to June 18). COVID-19 travel restrictions have spurred enormous growth in cross-border e-commerce business. Thai products sell remarkably well on...

Dominica Begins Construction on New Primary School Using Citizenship by Investment Funds

LONDON, June 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Government of Dominica is reaffirming its commitment to the education sector after a ceremony recently took place on the island to mark the beginning of the Mahaut Primary School construction. Once completed, the school is anticipated to herald new opportunities for local children...

Firmenich Launches Dynarome(R) TR for Natural Heat-induced Aroma in Plant-based Meat Analogs

GENEVA, June 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Firmenich, the world's largest privately owned fragrance and taste company, is proud to announce the launch of Dynarome® TR, the latest addition to its proprietary SmartProteins® technology portfolio. Dynarome® TR is designed to deliver a natural, authentic and mouthwatering cooking aroma for meat analogs across...

Firmenich Launches Dynarome® TR for Natural Heat-induced Aroma in Plant-based Meat Analogs

GENEVA, June 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Firmenich, the world's largest privately owned fragrance and taste company, is proud to announce the launch of Dynarome® TR, the latest addition to its proprietary SmartProteins® technology portfolio. Dynarome® TR is designed to deliver a natural, authentic and mouthwatering cooking aroma for meat analogs across...

Reckitt and Shopee support Thais in fight against pandemic with 'Protection Outside Starts Within' campaign

Reckitt's first multi-brand regional Super Brand Day on Shopee equips shoppers with health, hygiene, and nutrition tips along with exclusive deals BANGKOK, June 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Reckitt, the global leader in health, hygiene and nutrition, partners with Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan to launch its...

P&G Encourages Women To Talk About Imposter Syndrome in #RealDeal campaign with Lazada

SINGAPORE, June 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Procter & Gamble (NYSE:PG), a leading fast-moving consumer goods company launches a new #RealDeal campaign with Lazada, Southeast Asia's leading e-commerce platform to raise awareness around Imposter syndrome. P&G and Lazada Empowers Women To Feel More Confident Together in their RealDeal campaign Imposter syndrome is...

Introducing Singapore's Widest Range of Locally Brewed Craft Beer in the Suburbs

Prepare your taste buds for Gone Rogue Brewing's debut outlet - freshly brewed right at your doorstep SINGAPORE, June 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Beer has always been one of the oldest and most widely consumed alcoholic beverages in the world. While some drink to pass time, others go the extra...

Extending its Footprint in Corporate Learning, MRCC Group Acquires Prominent Digital Learning Player G-Cube

BILLERICA, Mass., June 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- In the largest deal in the Corporate Learning space in India, industry-leading transformative solutions provider, MRCC, today announced the acquisition of G-Cube, a pioneer in digital learning. This synergistic move celebrates the coming together of the firmly grounded design and delivery systems of 21-years old...

CardsPal launches Cardculator - Recommending best cashback cards at popular merchants

CardsPal continues to support local businesses by boosting their digital presence and customer reach, at no cost since launch More than 2.1k merchants powering over 6.1k deals on the platform SINGAPORE, June 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Singapore-based fintech app CardsPal launches the Cardculator feature to help its users select their best...

Genesis Rapidly Expands its Surgical Device Portfolio to Meet Growing Demand

SINGAPORE, June 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Genesis MedTech Group (Genesis) is pleased to announce it has completed the acquisition of Horcon, a China-based suture company, and secured exclusive distributorship rights for Sejong Medical's trocar products in China. This comes on the back of its recent distribution agreement with LivsMed for...

Osome Raises a $16M Series A to Expand its AI-based Accounting Platform to Global Markets

SINGAPORE, June 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Osome, a super-app that digitizes accounting and compliance services for SMEs, has raised $16M in a Series A funding from a group of investors including Target Global, AltaIR Capital, Phystech Ventures, S16VC, and Peng T. Ong, an angel investor. The capital enables Osome to...

'Small Countries are Left Fending for Ourselves,' Says Dominica's Environment Minister Following G7 Summit

LONDON, June 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Last week, leaders from seven of the world's wealthiest countries gathered in Cornwall, UK, for the 2021 G7 Summit. The heads of state from Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the UK, the US, and representatives of the EU met to discuss global challenges – including...

Covid Fear Not A Factor For Malaysian Girl Who Takes On 3 Jobs Daily

KUALA LUMPUR, June 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Lately, Covid 19 has taken a huge toll on the global economy. Many salarymen are either getting pay cuts or being retrenched and the financial health of thousands, if not millions, are heavily affected. However, amid an agonizing situation as such, there is always the...

Reckitt and Shopee support Filipinos in fight against pandemic with 'Protection Starts Within' campaign

Reckitt's first multi-brand regional Super Brand Day on Shopee equips shoppers with health, hygiene, and nutrition tips along with exclusive deals MANILA, Philippines, June 18, 2021  /PRNewswire/ -- Reckitt, the global leader in health, hygiene and nutrition, partners with Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan to launch...

Introducing The Latest Adidas Adizero Footwear, Evolving Fast for The Road and The Track

The collection is led by the ADIZERO ADIOS PRO 2, the latest iteration of adidas' record-breaking performance shoe. Developed with some of the world's fastest distance road runners, the ADIZERO ADIOS PRO 2 is lighter than its predecessor. Utilising the legacy and elite race day technology, the collection also brings...

Popular gaming platform Sixer Game, part of Game Development Platform Beryllium Secures USD3 Million in Pre-Series A Round

NEW DELHI, June 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Singapore-based Beryllium, an innovative game development startup behind the fast-growing Indian platform, Sixer Game, announced it has secured a USD 3 Million investment for its Pre-Series A Round led by Bullpen Capital. Other investors include Genting Ventures and Velo Partners. Sixer Game is...

Reckitt and Shopee support Malaysians in fight against pandemic with 'Protection Starts Within' campaign

Reckitt's first multi-brand regional Super Brand Day on Shopee equips shoppers with health, hygiene, and nutrition tips along with exclusive deals KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, June 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Reckitt, the global leader in health, hygiene and nutrition, partners with Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan...

OREO invites Malaysians to express themselves with OREO cookies, now embossed with letters and emojis to make every moment playful

Bring your friends and loved ones closer when you #SayItWithOREO KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, June 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- OREO, a much-loved brand under Mondelēz International continues to inspire delightful snacking moments with its iconic cookie sandwich. This June, OREO is dialling up the fun with the return of its limited-edition embossed...

2021 Bangkok Design Week Opens

All Eyes on Taiwan Design in the Post-Pandemic Era TAIPEI, June 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The world looks to leave the pandemic behind in 2021, and new lifestyle of the post-pandemic era has become one topic people are most concerned with. This year's Bangkok Design Week simultaneously opens online and...

Mediabrands partners with Affle's mediasmart platform to strengthen its programmatic advertising offerings in Indonesia

JAKARTA, Indonesia, Nov. 20, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- mediasmart, Affle's self-serve mobile programmatic platform, today announced that it has entered into a partnership with Mediabrands, the global media and data arm of Interpublic Group in Indonesia. Through this partnership, Mediabrands will get to bring mediasmart's programmatic platform to its advertisers and strengthen...

HokuApps Reinforces The "Count on Me!" Organisation Culture at Ramada and Days Hotels by Wyndham Singapore

HokuApps digitalises the HR communication and recognition platform where management can engage the workforce efficiently while keeping them fully motivated. SINGAPORE, Nov. 20, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- HokuApps, a global player in next-generation digital transformation services, today announced that it has successfully built and deployed an innovative human resources engagement platform...

Taiwan Expo Online Live on Nov 25th

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Nov. 20, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Going online from November 25-27th, Taiwan and Malaysia can jointly explore endless business opportunities during the fourth consecutive year of TAIWAN EXPO in MALAYSIA! The organizer, Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA), stated that this year's Taiwan Expo will exhibit 7 major pillars, including Taiwan...

Mobile Guardian appointed as official mobile device management (MDM) services vendor for ChromeOS and iOS devices to be used in Singapore's schools.

SINGAPORE, Nov. 19, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Mobile Guardian, the leading mobile device management (MDM) solution in the education sector has been selected as an official MDM vendor by the Singapore Ministry of Education (MOE) for ChromeOS and iOS devices to be used in secondary schools. The provision of these devices...

The Sanchaya Launches Island Oasis Getaway with Private Jet

All-inclusive and All Exclusive: Set Off in a Private Jet to The Sanchaya with This Exclusive IDR 1.25 Billion Luxury Travel Experience. BINTAN ISLAND, Indonesia, Nov. 19, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The Sanchaya, a 5-star beachfront estate with a boutique collection of luxury villas on Bintan Island, has unveiled its exquisite 'A Royal Escape...

Belgian Meat Office: The Philippines Lift Ban on Importing European Pork from Belgium

Successful Belgian ASF Approach Leads to Re-Opening of the Philippine Market BRUSSELS, Nov. 18, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- On 26 October, the Philippine Government published a memorandum order to lift the temporary ban on the importation of domestic pigs and their products from Belgium. The order took immediate effect. Just over...

Sephora Singapore partners with Atome in offering buy now, pay later payments

French prestige beauty retail giant integrates Atome's flexible payments across its e-commerce website, mobile app and brick & mortar stores in Singapore SINGAPORE, Nov. 18, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- French prestige beauty retail giant Sephora Singapore has partnered with buy now pay later service Atome to offer customers flexible payment options...

People are raring to go: Agoda sees a spike in searches following news on Hong Kong-Singapore Air Travel Bubble

Orchard Road in Singapore and Tsim Sha Tsui in Hong Kong top the areas of most searched destinations SINGAPORE, Nov. 17, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- After months of travel restrictions, Agoda reveals a massive surge in hotel searches as Singapore and Hong Kong travelers take advantage of the bilateral agreement to establish...

Taiwanese Design Lands in The National Science and Technology Fair in Thailand

TAIPEI, Nov. 18, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- From November 13th to November 23th this year, The National Science and Technology Fair in Thailand is held in The National Science Museum in Bangkok. Expecting nearly 60,000 visitors in 11 days, over 100 technology-related organizations occupy about 20,000 square meters of spaces. Under...

The Westin Surabaya Wins PropertyGuru's Indonesia Property Award for Best Architectural Design

The soon-to-open hotel received the award at the 6th PropertyGuru Indonesia Property Award 2020. SURABAYA, Indonesia, Nov. 17, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The Westin Surabaya, which opens its doors next month on 7th December 2020, was declared Indonesia's best-designed hotel. It won the Best Hotel Architectural Design award at the 6th PropertyGuru...

Singapore's First Fully Vegan Pizza Concept Is Here And Delivered Right To Doorstep

SINGAPORE, Nov. 17, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- From the company that introduced Love Handle Burgers, Ebb & Flow Group would like to present Sunny Slices - Singapore's very first vegan pizza joint. Taking inspiration from a myriad of cuisines across the globe, Sunny Slices aims to reinvent the traditional pizza with its unique flavours while...

Dow and Royal Umbrella, leading Thai rice brand, collaborate to reduce carbon dioxide emissions with improved packaging

BANGKOK, Nov. 17, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Dow (NYSE: DOW) recently announced its collaboration with Royal Umbrella and Prepack, Thai leading flexible packaging producer under SCG Packaging (SCGP), to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by optimizing plastic resin used in rice bags as well as reducing energy use in production. The collaboration utilizes Dow's...

China United Lines steers forward by enhancing services for both its customers and suppliers through ALLEGRO eServices by CyberLogitec

Accelerating growth by unlocking end-to-end services to customers with ALLEGRO eServices SINGAPORE, Nov. 17, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- China United Lines (CULines) today announced that they are continuing to invest in innovation and have extended their relationship with CyberLogitec by adding on eServices (eCommerce and Supplier Portal) to their ALLEGRO system....

Supporting the Future of Design: HAM Creations partners Nanyang Polytechnic to offer School of Design Students Hands-on Visual Merchandising Opportunities

HAM Creations and Nanyang Polytechnic School of Design Sign MOU for Scholarship, Internship and Work-Study Programme SINGAPORE, Nov. 16, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- H.A.M. Creations Pte Ltd (HAM Creations), Singapore's premier visual merchandising and events production company serving international brands in the Asia-Pacific region, and Nanyang Polytechnic (NYP), a leading polytechnic in...

Supported by 23 Ministries and Institutions, the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy Holds 3K Protocol Simulation for National Tourism Destinations

LABUAN BAJO, Indonesia, Nov. 13, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy / the Tourism and Creative Economy Agency (Kemenparekraf), supported by 23 ministries and institutions, held a simulation of the 3K protocol (health, security, and safety) for national tourism destinations as the last series of programs for...

Integrating Fitbit Wearable Devices into Diabetes Care Leads to Significant Improvements in Blood Glucose and HbA1C, Finds Health2Sync Clinical Study in Taiwan

Wearing Fitbit devices with Health2Sync glucose control app clinically proven to help both users and healthcare providers to control and better manage the symptoms of Type 2 diabetes Results from the study in Taiwan revealed an improvement in patients' health conditions, with participants recording higher levels of physical activity, reduced...

Lazada's 11.11 shopping festival breaks records, serving more than 40 million users

400,000 brands and sellers participated in the one-day sale event, with the majority of them being local SMEs SINGAPORE, Nov. 13, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Lazada, Southeast Asia's leading eCommerce platform, again surpassed its 11.11 shopping festival records, with more than 40 million users and 400,000 brands and sellers participating in...

coocaa TVs Are a Huge Double 11 Hit with Consumers in Southeast Asia

MANILA, Philippines, Nov. 12, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- During Double 11 2020, coocaa smart televisions were incredibly popular with consumers across Southeast Asia, especially in Indonesia and the Philippines, where their advantages made them the top-selling smart TVs on Lazada by a wide margin. coocaa has gained the loyalty of consumers by...

HokuApps Facilitates C2C Selling as a New Retail Avenue for De'Longhi Group

De'Longhi able to explore a new retail avenue facilitating a network of experts. SINGAPORE, Nov. 12, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- HokuApps, a global player in next-generation digital transformation services, developed a mobile solution for the Singapore market of Italy-based appliance maker De'Longhi Group. For the first time, De'Longhi Group brands –...

Award-winning Director Anthony Wonke's New Feature Documentary on Johnnie Walker Serves up a Measure of Spirit for our Times

"Sometimes as a film maker you come face-to-face with a story that is uniquely timeless and timely at the same time. If ever there was a need for a story of resilience and optimism and looking to the future with hope, it's now. The Man Who Walked Around the World...

CTRM Wins Two Asia Corporate Excellence & Sustainability (ACES) Awards for 2020

MALACCA, Malaysia, Nov. 11, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Composite aircraft components manufacturer Composites Technology Research Malaysia Sdn Bhd ("CTRM") has been named as a recipient of the prestigious ACES Award 2020 in two categories - Green Initiatives and Leadership. CTRM CEO Shamsuddin M Yusof and Sustainability team with winning trophies The...

Turito, a disruptive e-learning platform, launches its services Globally

Online classes for competitive exams to start from November 2020 onwards ATLANTA, Nov. 11, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Turito, a revolutionary e-learning platform that offers hyper-personalized learning experience to students, is set to launch its services in the US and other international markets. The new platform helps aspirants get into Ivy Leagues...

Western Union Offers New Digital Customers E-Vouchers in Celebration of Diwali

Customers sending money to India for the first time via Westernunion.com or Western Union® mobile app will Receive Grab E-Vouchers Worth MYR 15 KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Nov. 11, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- To celebrate Diwali, Western Union is rewarding first-time customers using its digital services to send money to India from...

Dable Partners with Arkadia Digital Media to provide Personalized Content Recommendation

JAKARTA, Indonesia, Nov. 11, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Dable, Asia's No.1 content discovery platform, has announced a partnership with PT Arkadia Digital Media Tbk.(Arkadia Digital Media), an independent and integrated digital media group on 11th November. Dable Partners with Arkadia Digital Media to provide Personalized Content Recommendation With this partnership, Dable...

I Love Children Kick-starts Fertility Wellness Campaign 2020

For the first time, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) fertility health checks will be included as part of the campaign SINGAPORE, Nov. 4, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- I Love Children (ILC) announced today, the start of their annual Know Your Fertility Wellness Campaign, which will continue their focus on educating couples on fertility...

IPC Shopping Centre, Together with IKEA Redefines 11.11 Shopping Experience for the New Normal

The community shopping centre and IKEA Southeast Asia introduces multi-channel retail experience with its month-long Super Seram Sale PETALING JAYA, Malaysia, Nov. 10, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- In conjunction with 11.11, IPC Shopping Centre is proud to announce the launch of the Super Seram Sale. The Halloween themed sale happening from now...

Ascenda deploys OffersHub, the industry's first meta-aggregation and personalization engine for merchant-funded offers

SINGAPORE, Nov. 10, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Ascenda, the global leader in financial services loyalty, today announced its ground-breaking new OffersHub engagement solution for banks and digital payment platforms. The solution is a step-change for financial brands seeking to build deeper customer connections and transform their rewards value by tapping into merchant...

With AppGallery, Huawei Facilitates Access to Chinese Market for Global Developers

SHENZHEN, China, Nov. 9, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Huawei underlined its commitment to helping global developers tap into the lucrative Chinese app market today at the Huawei Developer Webinar – Grow in China, Win with AppGallery. At the Webinar, global developers had exclusive opportunity to learn a range of Huawei's initiatives,...

Kantar - Beauty redefined: the keys to post-COVID growth

COVID-19 has transformed the beauty industry across the globe and in Asia, the region pioneering this sector. Holistic care, ecommerce and good value are key for brands to post-COVID growth. SINGAPORE, Nov. 9, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The personal care sector in Asia has rebounded relatively quickly following the height of...

Djaman Doeloe Resto and Bar Present a New Concept of "Pasar Akhir Pekan" a la Chef Lukman Santoso

SURABAYA, Indonesia, Nov. 9, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Djaman Doeloe Resto and Bar that is located on the M3 level at Four Points by Sheraton Surabaya, Pakuwon Indah, serves culinary delights from several regions in Indonesia. Apart from carrying out the Nusantara culinary concept, Djaman Doeloe Resto and Bar is designed with an...

Budding Indonesian Broadcasters gain opportunities and community on Bigo Live

JAKARTA, Indonesia, Nov. 6, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Bigo Live, a global leading livestreaming platform, continues to gain momentum in Indonesia as a pandemic-stricken world becomes the new reality. More Indonesians are turning to Bigo Live for entertainment, community and even to make an income. Silva (Bigo ID: Silvapitaloka), a Bigo...

Fall in Love with K-Seafood

SINGAPORE, Nov. 6, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- K·FISH are collaborating with SL Foods to bring the freshest and highest quality of Korean frozen seafood products just within a click, through a campaign called Fall in Love with K-Seafood. Fall in Love with K-Seafood. In conjunction with the newly launched Korean seafood products by...

Double Wins For Hoiana Integrated Resort At World Travel Awards And World Golf Awards 2020

HOI AN, Vietnam, Nov. 5, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Outrunning numerous hospitality brands and famous projects in the region, Hoiana - the first state-of-the-art integrated resort in Central Vietnam that opened its doors to visitors in June 2020 - has been named Asia's Leading Tourism Development Project 2020 by World Travel...

iROO, Asia's leading fashion brand, strides leagues ahead of competitors in the fight for digital sales by creating a stunning retail app using Kaddra technology

SINGAPORE, Nov. 5, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Kaddra Pte Ltd ("Kaddra") today announced that a Taiwanese fashion brand iROO has released a cutting edge retail app using Kaddra technology, in Singapore and Malaysia simultaneously. iROO is rapidly evolving with more than 80 stores in Asia, specializing in providing affordable luxury fashion items,...

SeABank (Vietnam) achieves a pre-tax profit of VND 1,131 billion after 9 months

HANOI, Nov. 5, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Southeast Asia Commercial Joint Stock Bank (SeABank - Vietnam) announced the business results for the first 9 months of 2020 with pre-tax profit reached VND 1,131 billion, an increase of nearly 66% compared to the same period in 2019 and completed 75% of the plan...

Pinterest Inspires Diwali Celebrations around the World

SINGAPORE, Nov. 5, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Pinterest, Inc. (NYSE: PINS) This year, Pinterest is inspiring Diwali celebrations with exclusive curated content from celebrities, creators and publishers, shopping selections from Indian brands and local in-product activations to make it even easier to explore the latest Diwali inspirations. Pinterest inspires Diwali celebrations around...

FHA-Food & Beverage to be rescheduled

SINGAPORE, Nov. 4, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Informa Markets today announced that FHA-Food & Beverage, Asia's leading industry event serving the global food and hospitality community, will be rescheduled with new dates to be announced in the coming weeks.  The event was originally taking place from 2 - 5 March 2021...

Operation Smile and Pocky Jointly Bring Smiles for Less Fortunate Children and Inspire the Positive Spirit in Society

HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam, Nov. 4, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Operation Smile in collaboration with Pocky - Japan's No. 1 chocolate cake brand under Ezaki Glico Company - brings smiles to less fortunate children in Vietnam through the call for everyone sharing the message "Say Pocky - A shared smile"...

Aesculap Academy in Indonesia Has Trained More Than 15,000 Healthcare Professional

JAKARTA, Indonesia, Sept. 23, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Aesculap Academy Indonesia, as a part of B. Braun Indonesia, has trained more than 15,000 healthcare professional over more than 200 courses. With the establishment its Training Center in Tabanan, Bali in 2009, Aesculap Academy Indonesia continuously collaborate with the medical association and faculty...

Collectius And Counter Service Announce Exclusive Partnership To Enhance Digital Payment Capabilities For Customers In Thailand

BANGKOK, Sept. 23, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Collectius has partnered with Counter Service, a subsidiary of CP ALL that operates more than 12,500 7-Eleven convenience stores in Thailand, to provide enhanced digital repayment options for greater customer convenience. This is the first time a consumer debt management company in Thailand has partnered with Counter...

Dole Harnesses The Sun To Move Closer To Their Carbon Neutral Promise

Partnership with Symbior Solar will reduce emissions by OVER 100,000 MT CO2 e. SINGAPORE, Sept. 22, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Dole Asia Holdings has made a significant step forward to achieving Net Zero Carbon with the signing of a contract with Symbior Solar to expand its renewable energy sourcing to its processing...

Saladplate to launch theme-based virtual Sourcing Festival for food & hospitality industry

New Sourcing Festival aims at helping suppliers and buyers scale their businesses and stay resilient through the global pandemic SINGAPORE and HONG KONG, Sept. 22, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Saladplate, in partnership with leading food and hospitality events organised by Informa Markets in the region -  FHA-Food & Beverage, Food & Hotel Malaysia (FHM), as...

Marriott Bonvoy collaborates with Ascenda to drive growth and build rewards experiences for Marriott Bonvoy Members

SINGAPORE, Sept. 22, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Ascenda, the global loyalty solutions provider, and Marriott Bonvoy, Marriott International's travel program, have formed an alliance to scale Marriott Bonvoy's global partnership network and support their mandate to reimagine rewards experiences. Marriott Bonvoy will integrate into Ascenda's TransferConnect platform to grow marketing and...

Thin Wall Containers Made from Chandra Asri's Trilene(R) HI50TN Offers Eco-Friendly Food Packaging Solution for the Indonesian Market

FDA Approved and compliant with halal standards, the new formula is a potential game-changer in the food packaging and takeaway market JAKARTA, Indonesia, Sept. 22, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- PT Chandra Asri Petrochemical, Indonesia's largest integrated petrochemical company, unveils Trilene® HI50TN, Thin Wall Injection Molded (TWIM) polypropylene (PP) food containers to revolutionize the use of TWIM...

Parcel Perform collaborates with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to improve e-commerce delivery experience with machine learning

Providing the latest delivery date of online purchases is a crucial driver for online shoppers' satisfaction, but arrival date predictions by logistics carriers are often not available, inaccurate, or outdated, leaving consumers frustrated with the online shopping experience Parcel Perform is leveraging machine learning to predict more precisely when customers...

British Council in Malaysia IELTS Prize Helps Students to Make Their Mark Through International Study

The UK's international organisation for educational and cultural opportunities announces the East Asian winners of its prestigious IELTS Prize 29 talented students from across East Asia will receive a share of GBP 187,000 prize fund helping them to realise international study ambitions Despite massive disruption to international education, students from...

Diamond & Platinum Adopts Sarine Light Performance Diamond Report for its Estrella Diamond Collection in Malaysia and Brunei

HOD HASHARON, Israel, Sept. 18, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Singapore Exchange Mainboard-listed Sarine Technologies Ltd ("Sarine", U77 :SI), a worldwide leader in the development, manufacture, and sale of precision technology products for the evaluation, planning, processing, finishing, grading, and trading of diamonds and gemstones, is pleased to announce that its Sarine...

TCS Launches its goIT Education Program in the Philippines

Tata Consultancy Services' Program Provides Vital Technology Training for Students to Improve their Communities and Secure the Nation's Digital Future MANILA, Philippines and MUMBAI, India, Sept. 18, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) (BSE: 532540, NSE: TCS), a leading global IT services, consulting and business solutions organization, has partnered with...

Unispace Appoints New Global Leaders to Guide Businesses and Clients out of COVID-19 and Beyond

New C-Suite executives bring established global reputations and deep industry experience across all stages of the real estate lifecycle SINGAPORE, Sept. 17, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Unispace, a global leader in workspace strategy, design and construction, has announced the appointments of a new Global Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Chief Revenue Officer...

Asia's First-Ever Digital Assignments Platform That Mimics the Experience of Doing Homework Online, Launches in Indonesia

SINGAPORE, Sept. 17, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Athena & Tully Pte Ltd, owner of KOCO, Asia's first digital assignments platform, is pleased to announce the appointment of its Indonesia sales counterpart. KOCO Paper and KOCO Schools -- Asia's First Digital Assignments Platform First launched in Singapore in July 2020, KOCO Paper and...

UniPin Announces Strategic Partnership with 7-Eleven

MANILA, Philippines, Sept. 16, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- UniPin is a leading e-Payment platforms for online games and digital products across the world, today announced a new chapter in its online game payment platform services by entering into a strategic partnership with 7-Eleven as one of its payment partners in the...

British Council IELTS Prize Helps Students Make Their Mark Through International Study

MANILA, Philippines, Sept. 16, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The British Council has announced the winners of the 2020 IELTS Prize. In its ninth year, the IELTS Prize has supported more than 270 students in East Asia to date; helping them pursue their dreams of studying abroad. This year, 29 winners in...

Maison Martell Announces The Opening of L'Atelier Martell Shenzhen

Its first-ever boutique in the world SHENZHEN, China, Sept. 16, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Maison Martell officially inaugurated L'Atelier Martell Shenzhen an exceptional boutique dedicated to tasting, exploration and exclusive product offerings. This opening took place through an innovative, online event with a live between Cognac and Shenzhen. The first illustration...

51Talk's Dominance in the Online ESL Market Further Fueled by Strong Demand and Increase in Student Numbers

BEIJING, Sept. 16, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- China Online Education Group ("51Talk" or the "Company") (NYSE:COE), a leading online education platform in China, with core expertise in English education, recently released its second quarter 2020 financial results, achieving gross billings of RMB676.4 million, net revenue of RMB493.5 million (an increase of 40%...

For Moments Like No Other: Ana de Armas Stars in The Natural Diamond Council's First Ever Celebrity Campaign, to highlight the versatile beauty of natural diamonds

SINGAPORE, Sept. 16, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The Natural Diamond Council (NDC) announces the imminent launch of its first ever celebrity campaign, starring the actress Ana de Armas, to spotlight the ambiglow of the natural diamonds. Ms. de Armas is a rising Hollywood star. She recently received a Golden Globe nomination...

YuppTV acquires rights of Dream11 Indian Premier League 2020

The streaming platform has added a new feather to its cap by telecasting DREAM11 IPL 2020 on YuppTV ATLANTA, Sept. 15, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- YuppTV, the world's leading OTT platform for South-Asian content, has acquired the rights for Dream11 Indian Premier League 2020 for a total of 60 matches. The...

KLM and TU Delft present successful first flight Flying-V

SINGAPORE, Sept. 14, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The scale model of the Flying-V - the energy-efficient aircraft of the future - has flown for the first time. A year and a half ago TU Delft and KLM announced the start of the design of the Flying-V during IATA 2019 and after...

Huawei Showcases Key Milestones Achieved with its Local Partners During Huawei Developer Conference 2020

SINGAPORE and MANILA, Philippines, Sept. 14, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Huawei Consumer Business Group held its annual Huawei Developer Conference (HDC) 2020 themed "HDC - Together" from 10 to 12 September 2020 in Songshan Lake, Dongguan to announce the technical upgrades and development progress of Huawei Mobile Services (HMS) ecosystem. During the 'Grow...

Manny Pacquiao set to Launch PacPay to Connect Global Influencers, Brands and Fans

SINAGPORE, Sept. 11, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Technology startup Pac Technologies Pte Ltd and Remsea Pte Ltd, a fintech remittance firm licensed by the Monetary Authority of Singapore, have forged a strategic partnership to further both companies' initiatives in the fintech space in Asia and beyond. Pac Technologies, co-founded by boxing...

CastingAsia: Onset of COVID-19 saw increased branding and CSR campaigns for influencer marketing in Asia

Report shows positive impact on influencer marketing volume during the pandemic SINAGPORE, Sept. 10, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- CastingAsia, an influencer marketing business and part of AnyMind Group's entertainment technology business line, has today released a report that reveals shifts in strategies for influencer marketing campaigns by businesses in Southeast Asia,...

Liquid Group and Wing Partners Up for Cross-Border Payment in Cambodia

Customers of Liquid Group and its partners can make QR payments at more than 40,000 merchants in Cambodia SINGAPORE, Sept. 10, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Liquid Group, a regional mobile payment services group headquartered in Singapore, will partner with Wing (Cambodia) Limited Specialised Bank, Cambodia's leading mobile banking services provider, to enable...

Indonesian Start Up the Shonet, Launches Social Commerce Providing New Stimulus for Fashion and Beauty Players to Survive the Pandemic Period

JAKARTA, Indonesia, Sept. 9, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The COVID-19 pandemic has an impact on the continuity of the entire industry, including in the realm of fashion and beauty. In the midst of a challenging situation for industry players, the Shonet as a digital company based for social commerce focuses on supporting...

Danone Launches Improved Dumex Dugro Growing up Milk Formula in Malaysia and aims to raise awareness of Iron Deficiency Anaemia in Children

To better meet the nutritional needs of children, Danone has reformulated and fortified its Dugro Growing Up Milk range (children age 12 months & above), its historical brand in Malaysia, purchased over 3 million times a year[1]  Numerous reports raise the alarm on the impact of the pandemic on malnutrition,...

Comviva receives Issuer Token Service Provider (I-TSP) certification from Visa

Certified for HCE and Tokenization based contactless mobile payment solution NEW DELHI, Sept. 9, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Comviva, a global leader in digital financial solution, today announced that it has been certified by Visa as an Issuer Token Service Provider (I-TSP). Comviva was earlier certified as a Token Requestor Token...

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Rocketium launches daVinci, intelligent automation for its collaborative design platform

BANGALORE, India and SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 8, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Venture-funded automation company Rocketium has launched daVinci, an intelligence layer for its collaborative design platform. daVinci automates several steps in creating and managing on-brand banners and videos. This helps enterprises eliminate their hodgepodge of creation, collaboration, and storage solutions. Rocketium...

The Global Beauty and Wellness Awards 2020 - Nominations open

Nadja Swarovski to head the Jury LONDON, Sept. 8, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Top cosmetics and food products or hotel services would often deserve more attention. The Global Beauty & Wellness Awards (GBWA) helps innovators to become new industry blockbusters while informing consumers about the latest trends.   jwplayer.key="3Fznr2BGJZtpwZmA+81lm048ks6+0NjLXyDdsO2YkfE="   jwplayer('myplayer1').setup({file:...

St Kitts and Nevis Ranks First As The World's Fastest Citizenship by Investment Programme, 2020 CBI Index Finds

BASSETERRE, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Sept. 8, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The Federation of St Kitts and Nevis offers one of the best citizenship by investment (CBI) programmes in the world. This is according to a new report issued by Professional Wealth Management magazine, a publication from the Financial Times. St Kitts...

Dominica Is the Best Country for Citizenship by Investment, FT's PWM Report Finds

ROSEAU, Dominica, Sept. 8, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- For the fourth consecutive year, the Commonwealth of Dominica ranked first in the CBI Index — the most prestigious study into all active citizenship by investment (CBI) programmes in the world. On September 7th, Professional Wealth Management magazine — a publication from the Financial Times...

Huntkey Announces Special Deal in Vietnam

SHENZHEN, China, Sept. 5, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Huntkey, a leading provider of power solutions, has recently announced the special deal for its PC power supplies and monitors in Vietnam. The deal is operated by Huntkey's business partner in Vietnam, and at the deal, travel bags will be given away for free...

MaxCare Home cooperates with the musician Nguyen Hai Phong to launch a MV "Con Ke Ba Nghe" with a meaningful message in Vu Lan Ceremony 2020

HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam, Sept. 4, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- On the occasion of Vu Lan Ceremony 2020, MaxCare Home - the top brand which distributes high quality and prestigious equipment for family health care from Japan and America, collaborates with the musician Nguyen Hai Phong to launch the MV "Con...

British Council in Indonesia IELTS Prize Helps Students to Make Their Mark Through International Study

The UK's international organisation for educational and cultural opportunities announces the East Asian winners of its prestigious IELTS Prize 29 talented students from across East Asia will receive a share of GBP 187,000 prize fund helping them to realise international study ambitions Despite massive disruption to international education, students from...

KakaoPage announces at APOS 2020 that Korea's No. 1 story entertainment company intends to establish a global network across the U.S., China, and Southeast Asia by 2022

- Lee Jinsoo, CEO of KakaoPage, Korea's leading story entertainment company, was invited to speak at APOS 2020 for the second consecutive year - Lee announced "KakaoPage will use Korea and Japan as a launch pad to expand into the U.S., China, and Southeast Asia through continued investments and M&A…and...

Get ready for JOOX's new Quick Sing feature and "Be The Star 2020" Campaign

JOOX's new Quick Sing feature brings the karaoke craze to the next level, highlighting music lovers' sing-and-dance talents; K-Pop boy bands ONF, NU'EST and popular Mandopop singers Jam Hsiao and JJ Lin debut their moves with Quick Sing JOOX K users' increase by 30% across all Asia markets from February...

Design-led Aloft Hotels Continues to Expand in Indonesia with the Opening of Its Second Hotel in the Bustling Capital of Jakarta, Indonesia

JAKARTA, Indonesia, Sept. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --  Aloft Hotels, Marriott International announced the opening of Aloft Jakarta TB Simatupang. Stay & Play while exploring the vibrant South Jakarta at Aloft Jakarta TB Simatupang "We are thrilled to continue to grow our presence in Indonesia with the opening of the city's second...

First Singapore Virtual (Micro Lot) Specialty Coffee Auction Attracts 45 Producers and 56 Lots from 12 Countries

SINGAPORE, Sept. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- 45 producers and 56 lots of specialty grade coffee from 12 countries will be joining the first Singapore (Micro-Lot) Specialty Coffee Auction organised virtually by the Singapore Coffee Association (SCA), in partnership with Food&HotelAsia (FHA), on 1 October 2020. All producers are first timers from Brazil, Colombia,...

Japanese chocolate manufacturers, artisans and retailers unite to make sustainable chocolate the norm

Japanese chocolate manufacturers, artisans and retailers band together in a virtual press event hosted by Barry Callebaut to voice a shared ambition to create a sustainable future Artisans continue to lead the way forward through Belgian chocolate brand Callebaut®, which now ensures 100% farmer group traceability in all its products...

COOCAA and Clip TV Announce New Strategic Partnership & Co-Branded Smart TV Package

HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam, Aug. 25, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Recently, cutting-edge television brand COOCAA announced a new strategic partnership with Clip TV, one of Vietnam's largest, most famous streaming platforms and content providers, in which the two companies will be releasing their first co-branded line of smart TVs! COOCAA...

COOCAA and Clip TV to Bring Big Innovation and Big Star Power to Sept. 3 Product Launch featuring JustaTee

HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam, Aug. 25, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Recently, smart television brand COOCAA announced a new strategic partnership with Clip TV, one of Vietnam's largest video streaming platforms. On September 3 at 8:00PM (GMT +7), the two companies will co-host a product launch to celebrate the debut of...

Vakrangee Limited Publishes First Integrated Annual Report With Assurance From Independent Auditor Grant Thornton

MUMBAI, India, Aug. 24, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Vakrangee Limited (VL) is proud to present its first Integrated Annual Report for FY2019-20 along with Assurance from Independent auditor Grant Thornton India LLP (GT). The Vakrangee's Board's decision to seek Assurance reflects its determination to follow the principles of highest standards of corporate...

At OCB Life, Digital-first Equals Customer-first

HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam, Aug. 21, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the digital transformation because more people are working from home, attending webinars, studying online, shopping online, and making payments online. To stay relevant in a post-COVID world, businesses must embrace the digital transformation. The ability...

Eye Level Myanmar Announces the 2020 Global Eye Level Literary Award

- As a global educational service company, Eye Level is proud to recognize the writing talent of children from around the world. - Contest is open to young writers from North America, Hong Kong, mainland China, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, and Myanmar YANGON, Myanmar, Aug. 20, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Eye...

PT Collectius Asset Management announces new membership with PEFINDO Credit Bureau

JAKARTA, Indonesia, Aug. 19, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- PT Collectius Asset Management, the Singapore-based pan-Asian pioneer in debt management, announced a partnership with leading Indonesian credit bureau, PEFINDO also known as IdScore. With the new partnership, Collectius will now have access to valuable data insights from the bureau, allowing them to...

Far Eastern University (FEU) Selects McGraw Hill ALEKS® Adaptive Learning Software for Math and Business Courses for 2020-2021 Academic Year

More than 3,000 Students at FEU High School to Use ALEKS While Studying Remotely Due to COVID-19 SINGAPORE, Aug. 19, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Far Eastern University (FEU) in Manilla, Philippines has chosen McGraw Hill's ALEKS adaptive learning software for more than 3,000 students in math and business courses at FEU High...

Conquering Global Audiences, Ardhito Pramono Introduces His Latest Extended Play "Craziest Thing Happened in My Backyard"

An intimate memoir revealing the singer's raw past experiences, crazy thoughts and struggles--all delivered through a smooth listening jazz tune. JAKARTA, Indonesia, Aug. 18, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Sony Music Entertainment Indonesia (SMEI) introduces new "Extended Play" (EP) from Indonesia's jazz prodigy Ardhito Pramono, "Craziest Thing Happened in My Backyard" (CTHIMB). His latest work...

'Thru' allows guests to check-in into hotels using their own mobile phone

- World's first end-to-end contactless, cloud- based check-in solution from DigiValet NEW DELHI, Aug. 18, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --  DigiValet – the architects of the innovative guest-facing technology across luxury hotels, launches Thru, an end-to-end cloud-based solution for hotel guests to complete their entire check-in process effortlessly from their own personal device,...

JimmyTommy comes to Bigo Live with a Pajama Party Livestream

BANGKOK, Aug. 17, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Bigo Live, a leading global live streaming platform, is excited to have JimmyTommy, the duo comprising Karn Kritsanaphan (Jimmy) and Sittichok Pueakpoolpol (Tommy) at Bigo Live's first Pajama Party. Karn (Jimmy) and Sittichok (Tommy) are most popular for their roles as lead actors in...

Meekco.Asia Joins Facebook Global Expansion Program to Support Asia's Businesses

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Aug. 14, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Meekco.Asia the one-stop digital commerce company headquartered in Malaysia today announced they will join the Facebook Global Expansion Program (GEP). As a partner Meekco will help advertisers expand their business across the globe and achieve their cross border eCommerce goals. CEO &...

Collaborating with 6 Indonesian banks, PrivyID provides contactless credit card application solution

JAKARTA, Indonesia, Aug. 13, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- PrivyID, Indonesia's first legally binding digital signature provider, becomes the only digital signature provider that succeeded in passing Bank Indonesia's regulatory sandbox program. PrivyID's success is attributed to its capability of integrating their digital signature technology with the online credit card application system...

Purposeful strategic direction supports Vinamilk to overcome global pandemic

HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam, Aug. 13, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Vinamilk, Vietnam's leading dairy producer, has been one of the few businesses that managed to strive amid the global COVID-19 pandemic. Apart from solely boosting local operations, Vinamilk has continued to expand business overseas and is now reaping the rewards of...

Funding Societies and SMU collaborate to develop a case on P2P Lending for Small Businesses

SINGAPORE, Aug. 12, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Funding Societies, Southeast Asia's largest digital financing platform, and Singapore Management University (SMU) have come together to develop and publish a case study explaining the role of FinTech and Peer-to-Peer (P2P) lending for small businesses. This is the first such case covering a P2P lender...

Indosat Ooredoo and Nexford University Partner to Provide Scholarships for 10,000 Indonesians

JAKARTA, Indonesia, Aug. 12, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Indosat Ooredoo, the leading digital telco in Indonesia, has joined hands for the first time with an online American university based in Washington DC to provide scholarships for up to 10,000 Indonesians. This initiative also supports Indonesian government's decision to prevent the spread of...

ACG School Jakarta is Delighted to Introduce New Vice Principal, Richard Todd

Possessing over 23 years of educational experience, Richard Todd is looking forward to the challenges of this new leadership role and is eager to make his mark on the school. JAKARTA, Indonesia, Aug. 11, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- ACG School Jakarta recently announced the appointment of new Vice Principal, Richard Todd. The...

Pinterest Announces Video Updates to Inspire Audiences in India to take Action on Ideas

SINGAPORE, Aug. 11, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Pinterest, Inc. (NYSE: PINS) today, announces new video updates for creators and brands to inspire audiences to take action on the ideas they discover. The updates include a video uploader tool available to all business accounts in India and a new video tab to make...

Firmenich appoints Benoit Fouilland as Chief Financial Officer

GENEVA, Aug. 11, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Firmenich, the world's largest privately-owned Perfume and Taste company, has appointed Benoit Fouilland as Chief Financial Officer, effective September 1st. Benoit will report directly to Firmenich CEO Gilbert Ghostine, as a member of the Company's Executive Committee. He will also be the Secretary of the...

Coocaa Kicked Off Super Brand Day with LAZADA, Offering Huge Annual Benefits to Customers

JAKARTA, Indonesia, Aug. 11, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- August 8 marked the second anniversary of Coocaa in the Southeast Asian market. On such an occasion, Coocaa joined hands with LAZADA, one of the biggest online shopping sites in this area, and kicked off the 808 Super Brand Day annual event in...

EXPLORING THE EVOLUTION OF KITCHEN AND BATHS WITH COSENTINO

The Spanish multinational commemorates its 40th anniversary with an exclusive interview KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Aug. 7, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Cosentino, the world leader of innovative surfaces for design and architecture has further established itself as the industry leader in an exclusive Facebook live interview titled "Revolution and Remodelling of Fine...

Team Singapore bagged 3 medals at World Championships of Performing Arts 2020

SINGAPORE, Aug. 10, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Team Singapore representatives bagged 3 medals at the World Championships of Performing Arts (WCOPA) 2020, which showcased remarkable talents of dancers, actors, singers, models and variety artists from 66 countries. The prestigious annual global talent event was held as a virtual contest for the...

AppGallery Continues to Thrive in the Philippines Market

The Philippines' AppGallery is continuing growing, bringing a greater variety of relevant and quality apps to Philippines users. In recognition of its committed partners in the Philippines, AppGallery has demonstrated the power of regional marketing to seven of its most popular apps. SHENZHEN, China, Aug. 7, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Providing...

AppGallery Continues to Thrive in Malaysian Market

The Malaysian AppGallery is continuing growing, bringing a greater variety of relevant and quality apps to Malaysian users. In recognition of its committed partners in Malaysia, AppGallery has demonstrated the power of regional marketing to six of its most popular apps. SHENZHEN, China, Aug. 7, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Providing its...

Linking Hangzhou: Hangzhou Municipal Bureau of Culture, Radio, TV and Tourism Launches Live-Streamed International Roadshow

HANGZHOU, China, Aug. 8, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- On the afternoon of August 7, Hangzhou Municipal Bureau of Culture, Radio, TV and Tourism launches the "Linking Hangzhou" international roadshow online, in a bid to enhance the global influence of Hangzhou as a "new economy conference destination." While presenting a new chapter...

AppGallery Continues to Thrive in Thailand's Market

Thailand's AppGallery is continuing growing, bringing a greater variety of relevant and quality apps to Thailand users. In recognition of its committed partners in Thailand, AppGallery has demonstrated the power of regional marketing to six of its most popular apps. SHENZHEN, China, Aug. 7, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Providing its customers...

OMC Group Launches Tradable Blockchain Game Omni Pets

PETALING JAYA, Malaysia, Aug. 7, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- OMC Group Sdn Bhd "("OMC Group") is offering a fun way to learn about blockchain through a game of collecting unique tradable digital tokens with the launch of Omni Pets today. From left: Whale Media Co-Founder Austin Kong; OMC Group CFO Jack Tan; Whale Media...

Kaddra Pte Ltd Appoints Xero's Managing Director for Asia, Kevin Fitzgerald, as Non-Executive Director

SINGAPORE, Aug. 7, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Kaddra Pte Ltd ("Kaddra" or "the Company") today announced the appointment of Kevin Fitzgerald, Xero's (ASX: XRO) Managing Director for Asia, as its Non-Executive Director. Well regarded as a thought leader by top executives in the Technology and Finance industries, Fitzgerald joins the Company with...

Huawei Announces Global Rollout of New Device Gaming Hub -- HUAWEI GameCenter

SINGAPORE, Aug. 6, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Huawei today announced the rollout of its official game service and distribution platform HUAWEI GameCenter in 33 countries and regions worldwide. GameCenter is a platform designed to bring mobile gaming communities together through high-quality content and rewards. Huawei users in Asia Pacific, Europe, Latin America,...

iQIYI International Begins Filming "The Ferryman: Legends of Nanyang", the Company's First Original Drama for Southeast Asia

Singaporean star Lawrence Wong appointed as first VIP member ambassador of iQIYI International SINGAPORE, Aug. 6, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- iQIYI International, an on-demand video streaming platform bringing popular Asian content to an international audience, today announced that the company has commenced filming The Ferryman: Legends of Nanyang (the "Series"), its...

Osome and Aspire partners creating Singapore's first same-day online incorporation and business account opening from anywhere in the world

Put the needs of modern entrepreneurs and founders at the forefront SINGAPORE, Aug. 5, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Osome, Singapore-based AI powered service for efficient business management, announced a partnership with Aspire, a Singapore-based fintech startup serving a new generation of digital-savvy businesses with a mobile-first digital business account. Together they will...

MileApp Made a Big Move to Speed Up the E-Commerce Growth

The country's leading logistic start-up introduces new technology to elevate the efficiency of supply chain operations. JAKARTA, Indonesia, Aug. 4, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- With the fundamental changes in e-commerce and consumer behavior, Southeast Asia's Internet economy continues to grow at an unprecedented pace, reaching over $100 billion in 2019, or...

Archipelago Launches Three New Hotels in a Single Day

JAKARTA, Indonesia, Aug. 4, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Archipelago International, Southeast Asia's largest privately owned and independent hotel management group just added three new properties within a single day to its portfolio of 150+ hotels: ASTON Bellevue Radio Dalam, ASTON Inn Gideon Batam and favehotel Bitung. 'Our three latest additions provide best-in-class...

Alibaba Group's Fliggy partners with Ascenda to enhance loyalty rewards for 300 million members

SINGAPORE, Aug. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Fliggy, Alibaba's leading travel brand in China and Ascenda, the global innovator in loyalty management, today announced a partnership to enhance Fliggy's rewards propositions starting in June 2020. Fliggy members now can enjoy the benefits and services of the three major airline alliances. Fliggy has been committed to...

Manulife Singapore: 2 in 3 do not have the confidence to resume "normal" life post-circuit breaker

SINGAPORE, Aug. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- A new Manulife survey about the impact of COVID-19 and circuit breaker measures on the lives of people living in Singapore has revealed that 60% of respondents are not confident to be part of crowds anymore, and 65% are not confident to go outside as...

Nippon Paint Reveals the Winners of the Asia Young Designer Awards 2019/20

Functional and sustainable winning entries of the year celebrated virtually with Nippon Paint SINGAPORE, July 31, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Following the 13th instalment of the Asia Young Designer Awards (AYDA), Nippon Paint has crowned Lin Honghan, from China, and Greta Elsa Nurtjahja, from Indonesia, the grand title of being the...

OCB Life Helping People to "Change My Life" Through Technology and Community Activities

SINGAPORE, July 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- OCB Life, a Singapore-based technology company powered by 3.0 blockchain technology, has launched the OCB Wallet on the Android platform, while the IOS version will be launched soon in August. Picture: OCB Life team at Singapore Fintech Festival 2019 OCB Life will soon add...

Bigo Live Doubles Down on Building A Positive Virtual Community in Malaysia

Bigo Live continues to gain positive momentum in Malaysia with over 20% growth compared to a year ago Bigo Live will onboard as many as 30,000 content creators over the next six months, offering people a stable source of income during this difficult COVID-19 period The content creators will create...

Wix Helps Bring First-of-its-kind Remote Learning Initiative to Philippines Department of Education

Over 43,000 e-learning sites built and launched in two days on Wix NEW YORK, July 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Wix.com, Ltd. (NASDAQ: WIX), the global leader in website creation, announced today the results of a first-of-its-kind project independently initiated by the Philippines Department of Education under Philippine's "Digital Rise Program" that...

Eye Level Literary Award 2020 for Aspiring Young Authors Goes Online

- As a global educational service company, Eye Level is proud to recognize the writing talent of children from around the world. - Contest is open to young writers from many countries including North America, Hong Kong, mainland China, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, etc. KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, July 30, 2020...

The Fullerton Bay Hotel Singapore and The Fullerton Hotel Singapore Emerge as The Top Two Hotels in Tripadvisor 2020 Travellers' Choice Awards

SINGAPORE, July 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Tripadvisor, the world's largest travel platform has awarded the top two positions for "Best Hotels in Singapore" to The Fullerton Bay Hotel Singapore and The Fullerton Hotel Singapore under Sino Group respectively in its 18th annual Travellers' Choice Awards. Tripadvisor, the world's largest travel...

INC Interviews Leadership Team for Insights into COVID-19 and the Nut and Dried Fruit Industry

The nut and dried fruit industry proves to be resilient in facing the COVID-19 pandemic REUS, Spain, July 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Full Article: https://www.nutfruit.org/industry/publications/inc-magazine/articles/detail/inc-leadership-perspective-on-covid-19 Like most businesses and industries worldwide, the nut and dried fruit industry has had to face numerous setbacks and challenges to overcome this pandemic. As...

MagniProtect by Magniflex: the world's first antiviral sleep collection tested against COVID-19 is Made in Italy

FLORENCE, Italy, July 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The innovative technology developed by Magniflex inhibits the persistence of bacteria and viruses on fabrics and has been specifically tested against SARS-COV-2.     MagniProtect by Magniflex is the world’s first sleep collection tested against COVID-19. It includes mattresses, pillows and toppers of different...

What JOOX witnessed: the growing influence of K-Pop on popular culture in Southeast Asia

JOOX gives K-Pop fans in Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Myanmar, Hong Kong and Macau the best of the global music phenomenon through K-Pop Express' two exciting programs: IDOL STATION and I-LAND. KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, July 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Over the past decade, music lovers have witnessed the exponential rise of...

Unscrambl integrates with Microsoft Teams to let users converse with enterprise data

SINGAPORE, July 29, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Unscrambl's conversational analytics software 'qbo insights' is now available as qbo app for Microsoft Teams. qbo, by enabling natural language access to your data, makes facts and insights take center stage in workspace collaborations. With this powerful addition to their arsenal, Teams users can...

Welcome to the World's First "Hydrogen Hotel": Energy from Waste Plastics Recycling

SINGAPORE, July 29, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- As marine pollution becomes a global issue, the public and private sectors are making progress to combat this problem. In Japan, Toshiba is using its advancements in hydrogen energy in an innovative 'Hydrogen Hotel' project, to help Kawasaki City overcome the city's pollution problem. For...

GCL System Brings Clean Energy to Chiang Mai University

SUZHOU, China, July 28, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- On July 9th, GCL System Integration (GCLSI), a world-leading solar solutions provider, as a partner of BCPG Public Company Limited (BCPG), was invited by Chiang Mai University (CMU) to share expertise on the successful connection of the largest university rooftop PV project in...

Equal Strategy Launches Eco Pure Room - World's First Odourless, Medical-Grade Ambient Sanitiser that Continually Eliminates Coronaviruses and Bacteria from Indoor Spaces

SINGAPORE, July 28, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Equal Strategy, a leading sensory branding consultancy based in Singapore has launched a new business arm, Eco Pure Room – an innovative, odour-free ambient sanitiser which continually sanitises indoor environments, helping hotels, offices, restaurants, gyms, schools, public transport and retailers create safe and healthy...

Bigo Live welcomes Babecabiita, Aurélie Moeremans and Gheayoubi

Catch Babecabiita, Aurélie Moeremans and Gheayoubi on Bigo Live this 30 July JAKARTA, Indonesia, July 28, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The impact of COVID-19 continues to be felt in Indonesia and across the world. Many entertainment venues and activities remain on hold, and artists are isolated from their fans to combat the...

Enjoy New Save the Date with Hilton

Plan and personalise your dream wedding with 20% off KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, July 27, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Bringing dream weddings to life is now easily achievable with Hilton's (Malaysia) 'Save the Date' Wedding Package. With a great emphasis on personalisation, the package provides couples with the flexibility to curate every detail...

KIIT Deemed to be University Announces Free Education for Children of COVID Deceased in Odisha

BHUBANESWAR, India, July 27, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The COVID-19 pandemic has infected millions and caused much panic across the globe, including India and Odisha. The number of new coronavirus infections is increasing by day in Odisha. Many have also lost their lives. KIIT has always reached out to the distressed...

Sony Music's Cinta Laura Kiehl Unveils New Dance Video, "Cloud 9" with a Powerful Message about Self-Empowerment

Following the success of its social media fame, the catchy dance video is now accessible to the global crowd. JAKARTA, Indonesia, July 27, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Indonesia's leading singer from Sony Music Entertainment Indonesia (SMEI), Cinta Laura Kiehl, launches her official dance video "Cloud 9" to global audience. Months before this...

Discovery Asia Pacific Launches Asian Food Network's Website in Bahasa Indonesia

The website delivers a localised digital experience to fuel passionate food lovers in Indonesia JAKARTA, Indonesia, July 23, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Asian Food Network (AFN), the region's leading TV and online food channel that celebrates unique Asian culinary and cultural experiences, has launched an Indonesian language website to cater to...

HP Inc. brings easier access to innovation with improved online experiences for Indonesian customers

Collaboration with Tokopedia will provide faster, convenient access to innovation for students, SMBs and empower 16 local SMB partners as they adapt to thrive. JAKARTA, Indonesia, July 23, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- HP Inc. today announced further developments to its collaboration with Tokopedia to enable faster, convenient access for students and...

Plug and Play Launches New Food & Agtech Program in Thailand

BANGKOK, July 23, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Plug and Play Asia Pacific has announced today that they will launch its first Southeast Asia's Food and AgTech Accelerator Program in Bangkok on July 29, 2020. The program is dedicated to scaling the world's most promising startups who can help address the current challenges...

Explore the taste and culinary richness at "Djaman Doeloe Resto and Bar" By Four Points by Sheraton Surabaya, Pakuwon Indah.

SURABAYA, Indonesia, July 22, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Four Points by Sheraton Surabaya, Pakuwon Indah introduce "Djaman Doeloe Resto and Bar" as a restaurant with open kitchen concept and many new menus that invite us to explore the taste and the richness of culinary throughout Indonesia, and offers a perfect blend...

Crigen Resources Berhad Lists on 1exchange, in Singapore's First Cross-border Direct Private Listing

Crigen Resources operates Danai Spa, one of Malaysia's leading wellness and aesthetics providers, offering over 13,000 members wellness and aesthetics services infused with cutting-edge technology Post-listing, Danai Spa intends to further strengthen its business proposition through further investments in digital health services and regional expansion Direct listing of ~28% of...

Campaign Asia-Pacific reveals Asia's Top 1000 Brands ranking

Samsung leads the region for a 9th straight year that saw significant moves for Sony, Instagram, Netflix, Huawei and Hisense. SINGAPORE and HONG KONG, July 20, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Campaign Asia-Pacific has released the results of its eagerly-anticipated 17th annual Asia's Top 1000 Brands survey in partnership with Nielsen. This year's ranking...

Great Eastern partners RebateMango to launch new dimension of rewards for online shopping in UPGREAT

SINGAPORE, July 20, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Great Eastern and RebateMango have collaborated to launch a new dimension of rewards on UPGREAT, Great Eastern's all-in-one rewards platform with an exciting and comprehensive range of dining, lifestyle and shopping rewards, as part of the leading insurer's regional consumer strategy to engage its customers...

Careershe is launched by JobForesight, the first Singapore-based startup from Oxford University incubator

SINGAPORE, July 17, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- JobForesight, a startup that provides comprehensive careers information for students, has become the first Singapore-based venture to emerge from Oxford University Innovation's startup incubator and launched Careershe, a career advice app. Careershe, whose flagship product is a smartphone app that offers structured and transparent content...

Firmenich Achieves Key Milestone for B Corp Certification, First in Industry to Complete UN SDG Action Manager Assessment Designed by B Lab

GENEVA, July 16, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Firmenich, the world's largest privately-owned Perfume and Taste company, is the first in the industry to complete the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals Action Manager assessment, developed by B Lab and the UN Global Compact. A key milestone for its B Corp Certification, the...

HP Introduces Powerful New Global Partner Program

HP Amplify™ arms partners with the capabilities and insights required to drive growth in the customer-driven digital age News highlights: Delivers simplified and easy-to-navigate global[1] structure with two distinct tracks Rewards partners for value-added services, collaboration and capabilities Accelerates digital transformation with insights-driven data and collaboration tools SINGAPORE, July 16,...

FCC & NPCI to Host World's Largest Virtual Global Fintech Fest

MUMBAI, India, July 16, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- To bring together global fintech and BFSI ecosystems, the Fintech Convergence Council (FCC) the flagship committee of Internet & Mobile Association of India (IAMAI) along with National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), will host the Global Fintech Fest (GFF), a first-of-its-kind international virtual fintech...

ACG School Jakarta's Student-led Activities Create Multiplying Social Impact

JAKARTA, Indonesia, July 15, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Providing authentic, meaningful learning experiences is a priority for ACG School Jakarta as they help prepare their students for the future. While inspiring students to become creative, innovative problem-solvers with an entrepreneurial skillset, the school's holistic philosophy also encompasses the importance of compassion,...

HP Unveils Its Best Family Printer

Smart, intuitive interface, designed for the modern family SINGAPORE, July 14, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- HP Inc. today unveiled its new HP ENVY 6000 printer series, a simple, intuitive device designed for today's families who lead dynamic, busy lives where work, school and life intersect. Watch here[1]. HP ENVY 6020 AIO Printer "As...

Wowsome stepping up to keep Malaysians on the Safetrack

Wowsome vows to help the nation rise above pandemic KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, July 14, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --To defeat Covid-19, it's crucial to embrace a new normal. Wowsome, a company specializing in creative digital activation solutions, understands that changing the way we live is not easy. But with their young and...

App Annie Ascend Unlocks Mobile Advertising and Monetization

SAN FRANCISCO, July 14, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- App Annie, the leading mobile data and analytics company, today announced the availability of App Annie Ascend. This will introduce the first mobile performance suite that provides both app market data as well as advertising analytics. All of this is powered by data science...

Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy Launches Campaign on the Implementation of 'Indonesia Care' Health Protocol

JAKARTA, Indonesia, July 13, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy/Tourism and Creative Economy Agency launched "Indonesia Care", a national campaign to implement health protocols as well as verification in order to present clean, healthy, safe, and environmentally sustainable destinations at XXI Studio of Plaza Senayan, Jakarta. Wishnutama Kusubandio,...

COOCAA to Kick off Grand Promotion on LAZADA in the Philippines, Offering Huge Benefits to Customer

MANILA, Philippines, July 10, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- COOCAA is about to kick off its mid-year promotion campaign on LAZADA, an e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia, on July 15th. Through diversified marketing approaches, COOCAA is going to provide Filipino consumers with a wide range of shopping benefits and brand-new audio-visual experiences...

SpaceTravel to partner with UnionPay, The Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia & Bali Tourism Promotion Board to Bolster Bali Tourism Industry through launch of BUBU App

Unlocking Post Covid Tourism Potential Through Digital Transformation BALI, Indonesia, July 10, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- SpaceTravel, UnionPay International, and the Bali Tourism Promotion Board, supported by the Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia in Singapore, yesterday officially kicked off their partnership to offer BUBU, a lifestyle app for tourists in Bali....

Digitalise and thrive: Thailand's event organisers go digital with TCEB's new Virtual Meeting Space project

40 events to gain greater online presence and enhanced functionalities in the first phase of Thailand Convention & Exhibition Bureau's new support scheme for digital events BANGKOK, July 9, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- 40 events in Thailand will move online or achieve enhanced online presence this year with the support of...

Adamson University Selects Blackboard Learn Ultra to Drive Student and Institutional Success

Integrated LMS cloud-based solution gives academics and staff the capability to deliver efficient and flexible online learning to its students MANILA, Philippines, July 8, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Blackboard announced today that Adamson University in the Philippines has selected Blackboard Learn Ultra as its new learning management system (LMS).  The university selected...

Mowilex Released a Digital Book "Balinese Woodcarving: A Heritage to Treasure"

On the anniversary of the book's release, Mowilex does an e-release of the 2019 book "Balinese Woodcarving: A Heritage to Treasure", a chronicle of an iconic art form, as a pledge to preserve Balinese culture and art.  The book highlights Bali's master woodcarvers offering valuable insight about their craft, the...

Ecotrade Group Highlights Its Digital Catalytic Converter Pricebook Tool

BANGKOK, July 7, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Ecotrade Group recently acknowledged the growing popularity of its free pricebook app. Compatible with all devices, the Eco Cat App serves as an advanced search engine for pricing scrap catalytic converters in a wide variety of automotive makes and models. Eco Cat App With...

Bellagraph Nova Group, The World's Fastest Growing 360 Degrees Lifestyle Platform, Announces Landmark Merger Taking Flight

SINGAPORE, July 7, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The new combined entity Bellagraph Nova (BN) Group, headquartered in the glitzy no. 10 Place Vendôme, Paris, France, announced the landmark merger between Bellagraph Group and DORR Group.  With 31 entities, the combined US$12 billion revenue BN Group has presence across 100 countries in...

Dinosaur Train Records 500 Million Viewers on China's IPTV Platforms

SINGAPORE, July 7, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Dinosaur Train, a highly celebrated, Emmy Nominated Children's animated series, is co-produced and co-invested by Sparky Animation and The Jim Henson Company. The series has hit a remarkable current feat of 500 million viewers in China alone in just 6 months, since airing in...

YouTrip: 7 in 10 Singaporeans Still Want to Travel in 2020

Travel Promotions to Spur Recovery 7 in 10 Singaporeans want to travel in 2020 when border regulations are eased and travel promotions will further entice them to do so 40% of Singaporeans are willing to visit COVID-19 hotspots in 2021, signalling the gradual recovery in travel 85% of Singaporeans are...

BEST Inc. Further Expands its Express Delivery Services in Southeast Asia

Launches its technology-enabled parcel delivery services in Malaysia, Cambodia and Singapore to address rising e-commerce demand HANGZHOU, China, July 2, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- BEST Inc. (NYSE: BEST) ("BEST" or the "Company"), a leading integrated smart supply chain solutions and logistics services provider in China, today announced its further expansion into Southeast...

Kantar Reveals the Ranking of "Most Chosen - Top Growing" brands in Malaysia, with the key levers of growth

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, July 2, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Kantar, the world's leading evidence-based insights and consulting company, reveals "Malaysia Brand Footprint 2020", the brand ranking that consumers "Choose to buy the most" and "top growing" among FMCG products in the categories of Dairy, Food, Beverages, Health & Beauty and Home Care....

Atome Launches 'Buy Now, Pay Later' Solution In Singapore

"Buy now, pay later" checkout option partners 500 retailers at launch, helping local retail industry grow online sales during COVID19 This press release corrects a prior version issued under the same heading on 1 July, 2020. Set forth below is the corrected release in its entirety. SINGAPORE, July 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/...

Far East Hospitality Makes Bold Move with Official Opening of Far East Village Hotel Ariake

SINGAPORE, July 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Far East Hospitality, one of the leading operators of hotels and serviced residences, today announced that its Far East Village Hotel Ariake in Japan is officially opened for business. Previously known as Village Hotel Ariake Tokyo, the 306-key property is the first hotel under...

Airbnb Launches Online Cooking Experiences in Singapore Supporting Local F&B Industry's Recovery

Airbnb's Online Experiences empowers Singapore's local F&B industry by providing an alternative revenue stream and an opportunity to reach a global audience The launch of Online Cooking Experiences celebrates Singapore's diverse culinary landscape with Chef Malcolm Lee of Candlenut, the world's first Michelin-starred Peranakan restaurant, a long with other leading F&B...

HUAWEI HMS App Innovation Contest, AppsUP goes global

US$200,000 in cash and US$200,000 in Huawei Cloud resources up for grabs in Asia Pacific SINGAPORE, July 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Developers around the world are being invited to put their skills to the test on a global stage with the HUAWEI HMS App Innovation Contest, AppsUP, launching on 30th...

Liquid Group partners with NICE Payments to expand cross-border contactless QR payment network

Liquid Group will strengthen its cross-border contactless QR payment network through a strategic collaboration with NICE Payments ("NICE") as its partner acquirer in Korea. The partnership will expand the international merchant pool of Liquid Group and its issuer partners as well as enable NICE's merchants to accept QR payments from...

JULO Support for Customers during COVID-19 Pandemic

JAKARTA, July 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The outbreak of COVID-19 which has lasted more than 3 months currently hit Indonesia's economy on a larger scale. PT JULO Teknologi Finansial (JULO), an Indonesian based Fintech P2P Lending, initiated several programs to help individuals affected by the pandemic. JULO which has been granted official...

Next Story Group Launches Safe With Us

Enhanced hygiene and safety protocols in hotels and Kafnu properties SINGAPORE, July 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- International hospitality group Next Story Group has launched a new hygiene and safety programme - Safe With Us - as part of an organisation-wide response to the new demands of the operating landscape. It is a comprehensive...

ACG School Jakarta's Student-Led Activities Help to Drive Positive Change in Community

With a focus on both the environment and the performing arts, many of ACG School Jakarta's student-led initiatives are working to positively impact the school community and surrounding area. JAKARTA, Indonesia, June 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Developed to provide students with an array of external school projects in which they...

Association for Financial Professionals Partners with Matrix Institute of Professionals on CTP, FP&A Exam Prep Courses

Financial professionals in Myanmar will now have access to preparation courses for leading certifications YANGON, Myanmar, June 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The Association for Financial Professionals (AFP) and Matrix Institute of Professionals have announced a formal partnership to offer exam preparation courses for treasury and finance professionals based in Myanmar....

Infortrend Helps Vietnamese TV Station Modernize Media Asset Management and Database

TAIPEI, June 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Infortrend® Technology, Inc. (TWSE: 2495), the industry-leading enterprise storage provider, successfully assisted Hau Giang Radio and Television Station, Vietnam's local broadcasting station, to deploy EonStor DS series for modernizing the MAM (media asset management) and database system with benefits of high efficiency and scalability. Facing the challenges...

Dubai World Fulfils Obligations to Creditors Totalling USD 18.9 Billion

Repays Final Tranche 2 Years Ahead of Schedule DUBAI, UAE, June 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Dubai World announced today the repayment of the final tranche of debt to its original creditors, completing the refinancing program that commenced in 2010. The repayment of the final outstanding sum amounting to USD 8.2...

SCORE Launches FitoMojo Livestream Shopping Platform

Well-known sports event organizer pivots to navigate the new normal. PETALING JAYA, Malaysia, June 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- SCORE has proven an SME can change directions quickly, by launching FitoMojo Live Stream Shopping. FitoMojo promotes selected products from participating brands directly to consumers who log in to watch their Facebook Live....

FICO Survey: Malaysians Keen on Biometrics as They Struggle with Banking Passwords

78 percent of Malaysians are happy to provide their bank with a biometric KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, June 29, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Highlights: The FICO Consumer Digital Banking Survey examines how Malaysians are protecting their financial information online as reliance on digital services grows 36 percent of Malaysians use just one...

Tokotalk: Moving Businesses Online Amid the Covid-19 Pandemic

JAKARTA, Indonesia, June 29, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Going online is a must. TokoTalk, an e-commerce website builder, revealed that the number of sales in shops using its platform has increased recently. Example display of CKL Looks online shop website created using e-commerce website builder TokoTalk. With the closure of stores and...

Evermos Reseller Mona Apriana Earns 15 Million Rupiah per Month by Selling Local Products Online

BANDUNG, Indonesia, June 29, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Being a housewife is not always equalling with having low income. At least not for Mona Apriana, a 45-year-old housewife from Bekasi, Indonesia with monthly income of handsomely dozens million Rupiah by being an Evermos' reseller. Mona Apriana (fifth from right), a housewife...

HEYTEA Food Lab Introduces a Delectable Selection of Baked Goods for the Perfect Tea Pairing

SINGAPORE, June 26, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Circuit bakers can put aside their baking supplies because HEYTEA Food Lab is now available in Singapore. China's number 1 contemporary tea connoisseur and the original inventor of Cheezo Tea has made fresh additions to its menu with a delicious selection of baked goods, specially...

Huawei officially launches Huawei Pay mobile payment in Thailand

BANGKOK, June 26, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Huawei Mobile Services (HMS) collaborates with UnionPay to launch the Huawei Pay in Thailand. Huawei Pay is a mobile payment tool that provides contactless, cashless payment service for HUAWEI device users. In Thailand, Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (Thai) Public Company Limited is...

TurtleTree Labs raises US$3.2 million seed round as it accelerates cell-based milk development

SINGAPORE, June 25, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Singapore-based biotech company TurtleTree Labs today announced the completion of a fresh round of funding from global investors. TurtleTree Labs is the world's first-cell based biotechnology company creating real milk from mammalian cells, without the need for animals. As a platform, the company's focus...

"MoneySmart's Consumer Research Suggests A Redesign Of Credit Card Reward Schemes To Stay Relevant Amidst Global Pandemic"

Leading personal finance comparison site, MoneySmart, has consumer insights that indicate the potential for financial institutions to redesign credit card reward schemes to fit expenditure and lifestyle patterns of the "new normal". Its recently concluded survey involving over 2,000 participants in Singapore, has led to recommendations of tweaking cashback and...

Trip.com Group launches worldwide "Travel On Sale"

SINGAPORE, June 23, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- As part of its recently announced "Travel On" campaign, leading international online travel services provider Trip.com Group has announced an industry-wide "Travel On Sale" promotion, which will offer flexible advance bookings for a range of travel products. The promotion will be accompanied by a...

Huawei Launches New Virtual AI Academy in Singapore to Accelerate Training and Upskilling of ICT professionals

Huawei also announced its plans to strengthen joint solution innovation with local ecosystem partners as Singapore moves into Covid-19 economic recovery SINGAPORE, June 23, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Huawei called for closer collaboration with its local partners to boost joint solution innovation as Singapore moves into Covid-19 economic recovery at the inaugural...

Trip.com Group joins Google to launch Travel Trends Report

SINGAPORE, June 23, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- As part of its recently announced "Travel On" campaign, leading international online travel services provider Trip.com Group has joined Google to launch the Trip.com Group x Google Travel Trends Report.   Google China Head of Industry (OTA) Wilson Wu (pictured) announces the joint Travel Trends...

Holmusk Offers Coaching Programme to Help Children and Youths Make Healthier Choices

SINGAPORE, June 22, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Holmusk is now offering a new coaching programme in Singapore which reaches out to severely overweight children, youths and parents in a convenient manner using a non face-to-face approach and guides them to make healthy lifestyle changes. This leverages Holmusk's technology to improve outcomes...

BenQ Launches GS2 Wireless Portable Projector for Versatile Family Entertainment in Singapore

Entertainment device safeguards eye health while offering console gaming, video streaming, and educational experiences during Phase 2 of Singapore's reopening SINGAPORE, June 22, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- BenQ, the world-leading DLP projector brand, today launched the GS2, a wireless portable LED projector designed especially for the Singapore market to maximize home entertainment...

An Invitation to the World by Qingdao Conson Hai Tian Center

QINGDAO, China, June 22, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- On June 20, Urban Headquarters Economy & New Trend of Transition to New from Old Economic Engines (Qingdao) Forum and Qingdao Conson Hai Tian Center Global Press Conference was held in Qingdao International Convention Center. Experts and elites from home and abroad gathered to...

UnionPay International Pledges Support for Stronger Financial Cooperation Between Shanghai and Singapore

SHANGHAI, June 22, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Global payment network, UnionPay International (UPI), has pledged its support for stronger financial cooperation between Shanghai and Singapore at the 12th Lujiazui Forum 2020, a major financial summit held in Shanghai, China on 18 and 19 June. At the event, Cai Jianbo, Chairman of UnionPay...

Bigo Live And Razer Kick It Up A Notch With Music Festival Following Cloud Clubbing Success

SINGAPORE, May 19, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Bigo Live, a global leading livestreaming platform and Razer, the world's leading lifestyle brand for gamers are pleased to announce a virtual music festival - Cloud Clubbing: The Epic Marathon - for cloud clubbers on 23 May 2020 evening till the early morn on 24...

AirHost Awarded by Booking.com as a Premier Connectivity Partner

SINGAPORE, May 19, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- AirHost, a leading Hospitality Management Software (HMS) company in Japan with a growing presence in the ASEAN region, received recognition by Booking.com, the world's leading online reservation platform, as a Premier Connectivity Partner for 2020. AirHost is proud to be amongst the 76 organisations...

LTO Philippines Launches New Online Portal From DERMALOG

The Philippine Land Transportation Office (LTO) is one of the island state's most essential authorities providing all services related to land transportation. Supported by the German company DERMALOG, the agency has launched a new portal that gives Philippine citizens online access to all LTO services without long waiting times MANILA,...

Bigo Live 'Global BIGOer One World Together' brings together 3.7million people from 150 countries to raise funds for WHO Solidarity Response Fund

The "Global BIGOer One World Together" fundraising campaign witnessed 3.7 million viewers coming together on 14 May 2020 to support the fight against COVID-19. US$100,000 was raised through a 24-hour campaign and all funds raised will be donated to the World Health Organisation's COVID-19 Solidarity Response Fund The fundraiser is...

MGID Has Signed a New Partnership with KG Media Digital to Bring Highly Relevant User Experiences to Their Audiences

This partnership allows KG Media Digital (Digital Media Group of Kompas Gramedia) to utilize MGID's monetization solutions, resulting in improved revenue, engagement and user experiences JAKARTA, Indonesia, May 18, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- MGID, a global native advertising platform, has become the exclusive native ad provider for KG Media Digital – the biggest...

Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Celebrates 50 Years of Educational Excellence

BANGI, Malaysia, May 18, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM), one of Malaysia's oldest universities, which started as a national people's university for the promotion of Bahasa Melayu as a world language of knowledge, celebrates its 50th anniversary today.  Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia 47th Convocation Ceremony, Bangi, Malaysia Taking a...

YouTrip Launches Marketplace for Creatives to Support 100+ Local Creators Affected by COVID-19 with #CraftWithLove Campaign

YouTrip shines the spotlight on Singaporean creatives with a marketplace to showcase the talents of our local creative scene The #CraftWithLove marketplace is dedicated to the discovery of creatives, and to show support through social media or purchase of their merchandise With the lack of travelling, this initiative aims to...

TikTok Donates Over S$350,000 to Support Local Communities Affected By COVID-19

In partnership with Community Chest and local non-profit groups, HealthServe and ItsRainingRaincoats, the contribution will support frontline medical staff, migrant workers and other vulnerable groups SINGAPORE, May 15, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- As Singapore rallies in the fight against COVID-19 during this circuit breaker period, TikTok, the leading destination for short-form...

Signed, Sealed, Delivered - Ebb & Flow Group Introduces 100% Plant-Based Burgers with Delivery Service

SINGAPORE, May 14, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- A fully vegan and classic American style menu is now available to water mouths all across Singapore. Introducing Love Handle Burgers, Ebb & Flow Group's latest culinary concept. A wholesome and delicious blast from the past, Love Handle is bringing back fast food in...

Top Research Firm Names dotdigital as a Strong Performer in Email Marketing Service Providers Report

LONDON, May 13, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- dotdigital [DOTD], the leading omnichannel marketing automation platform today announced that Forrester Research has positioned dotdigital as a strong performer in its report, The Forrester Wave™: Email Marketing Service providers, Q2 2020.     Forrester has researched, analysed, and scored 13 email service providers...

Bigo Live Announces 'Global BIGOer One World Together' Fundraising Campaign To Support WHO In Fight Against COVID-19

The "Global BIGOer One World Together" fundraising campaign brings together the global BIGO community to raise donations for the World Health Organization's COVID-19 Solidarity Response Fund Campaign highlights include the release of a music video featuring 100 broadcasters from over 20 countries, showcasing solidarity. Viewers are invited to enjoy a...

Henley & Partners: Surge in US Investors Seeking Thai Residence

LONDON, May 12, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Thailand's sought-after Thailand Elite Residence Program has seen a significant increase in applications from US citizens since the start of the year and the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. The latest sales figures reveal that the number of US applicants in the first three months...

MyGroser Expects Faster Growth in Online Grocery Business; Opens Investment Round for Expansion across Southeast Asia

Service has clear path to profitability on the back of demonstrated technology stack, end to end supply chain management, owned delivery assets, and fast growing consumer base Diverse management team bring balance of gender, experience and enthusiasm to revitalise a traditional business for the digital age Availability of service through...

Yili Group Donates Over 170,000 Face Masks to Thailand in Coronavirus Fight

BANGKOK, May 12, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Asia dairy giant Yili Group cooperates with its Thai subsidiary Chomthana and Thailand Siam Dragon Association to deliver 170,400 face masks and other anti-epidemic supplies to the Thai Ministry of Public Health, Royal Thai Police and Phuket Police Headquarters, Thai Red Cross Society, and Pathum Thani Hospital...

Kraft Heinz Collaborates with Malaysian Red Crescent to Help Single Mothers During COVID-19

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, May 8, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Kraft Heinz as the one of the largest food companies globally, partners with Malaysian Red Crescent on project #responsMALAYSIA – an initiative that aims to support single mothers in Malaysia during the COVID-19 pandemic through the distribution of essential food to ensure that those in need...

ESMOD Jakarta Course Center Opened Online Classes with Donations and Sharing Good Things During COVID-19 PANDEMIC

JAKARTA, Indonesia, May 8, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- ESMOD Jakarta Course Center opened online classes with donations for fashion enthusiasts starting March 2020. The online classes, which are conducted from home, includes: Fashion Business, Pattern Technique, Drawing Technique and Do-It-Yourself (DIY). Online classes are held from Wednesday to Friday with a...

Yili Donates 100,000 Surgical Masks, 2,000 Protective Suits and 2,000 Pairs of Goggles to Indonesia Presidential Staff Office

JAKARTA, Indonesia, May 7, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Building on the commitment to reinforce the global frontline fight against the Covid-19 pandemic, Yili Group, the No.1 dairy company in Asia, worked with PT Green Asia Food Indonesia to send personal protective equipment (PPE) to Indonesia as part of the relief effort...

Telkomsel's Dunia Games and Garena Hosts the "Indonesia Games Championship 2020" eSports Tournament

JAKARTA, Indonesia, May 7, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Telkomsel announced the return of the biggest eSports tournament in Indonesia, Indonesia Games Championship (IGC). Telkomsel's Dunia Games collaborates with Garena to host IGC 2020 which will be held from May to September 2020. The tournament is expected to attract more than 32.000...

New Music Community App Soundfyr Gains 350,000 Downloads Within First Month of Worldwide Launch

New Music Community App Globally Empowers Independent Musicians, Promotes Music Discovery & Live Interaction with Fans SINGAPORE, May 7, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Soundfyr (pronounced, Sound-fire), a global music community championing original independent music founded by renowned Radio DJ and producer, fyr aka doctormix, to support independent young musicians worldwide in...

Legends of Runeterra Coins Now Available for Purchase on Codashop

SINGAPORE, May 7, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Today Coda Payments ("Coda") and Riot Games, the developer of League of Legends, announced that players in eight markets across Southeast Asia, including Singapore, can purchase Coins for Legends of Runeterra, Riot's free-to-play strategy card game set in the world of League of Legends,...

DoctorOnCall Partners Shopee Malaysia to Offer More COVID-19 Test Options to Shoppers

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, May 6, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- With Malaysians settling into the next phase of the Movement Control Order (MCO) and the new normal, access to digital healthcare services is increasingly important. To ensure more Malaysians have convenient access, DoctorOnCall has entered into a Partnership with Shopee Malaysia. The...

Journeys at Home for Asian Luxury Travellers by dREAMSCAPE

dREAMSCAPE, Asia-based luxury travel operator designed for Asian luxury travellers, has launched a series of educational programs from the world's best luxury providers during #StayHome called Journeys at Home. dREAMSCAPE aims to become the leader of innovation in luxury travel industry, with focus target in South East Asia Market SINGAPORE,...

Vatel Thailand Offers an International Double Degree in Hotel Management with a New Option to Graduate in 3 Years

BANGKOK, May 5, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Vatel Thailand, a partnership between France's Vatel Hotel & Tourism Business School and Thailand's Silpakorn University, are accepting applications for the August 2020 intake of its BBA in Hotel Management, an international double degree program preparing students for a successful career in the hotel...

Pre-Registration for Mobile puzzle game 'Disney POP TOWN' now open for its Thailand Release

SundayToz opens Pre-Registration for 'Disney POP TOWN' in Thailand with a special LINE event Add 'SundayToz' as a LINE friend to pre-register and receive unique 'Disney POP TOWN' stickers. 'Disney POP TOWN' is continually being updated with new chapters, stories and original character costumes to meet players' expectations. SEOUL, South...

Rapyd Unveils Payout and Disbursement Research, Identifies Preferences Across Asia Pacific Region in New Report

The Rapyd 2020 State of Disbursements: Asia Pacific Outlook report provides a first-of-its-kind look at how consumers across Asia prefer to be paid, allowing digital businesses worldwide to grow their market share in the region SINGAPORE and LONDON, May 5, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Rapyd, a global Fintech as a Service...

HotForex Offers Clients and Partners the Ultimate Performance Reward

Award winning broker of choice HotForex is celebrating its 10 years anniversary by offering all of its loyal clients and Partners generous withdrawable rewards every month from a prize pool of $2,000,000 PORT LOUIS, Mauritius, May 5, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- HotForex, the award-winning forex and commodities broker on CFDs, was founded...

AEXON to Establish the First Tokenised Co-Working Space Ecosystem in ASEAN

The community will be driven by the AEXON Utility Token (AXN) as a digital currency for peerless transactions between members and businesses SINGAPORE, May 4, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The AEXON Project is an initiative from Singapore that aims to empower gateway communities across ASEAN by establishing co-working spaces integrated with...

P&G and Shopee inspires home shopping with 'Show Me My Home' experiential microsite in Southeast Asia

SINGAPORE, May 4, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Procter & Gamble (NYSE:PG), a leading fast-moving consumer goods company, announces collaboration with Shopee, a leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, with the launch of Show Me My Home*, an online campaign that simulates the household environment to provide consumers with a seamless and easy online...

ASEAN Agrees Seven Tourism Cooperation Efforts Amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic

JAKARTA, Indonesia, May 2, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- ASEAN member countries agreed seven cooperation efforts on tourism sector as a mitigation measure towards the tourism sector which is considered as the hardest sector hit by the COVID-19 pandemic. Indonesia's Vice Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy, Angela Tanoesoedibjo The Vice Minister of...

TECNO Mobile unveils the Pouvoir 4 Pro for the local market gaming and video creator community

Combining a larger than life 7-inch display with AI powered cameras and an extraordinary battery life that can last four days straight, Pouvoir 4 Pro becomes the latest and the most powerful addition to the Pouvoir family RANGOON, Myanmar, May 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- TECNO Mobile has unveiled a new addition...

Hailiang Education Group Inc. Announces Establishment of International Headquarters in Singapore

HANGZHOU, China, April 29, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Hailiang Education Group Inc. (Nasdaq: HLG) ("Hailiang Education", the "Company" or "we"), an education and management services provider of primary, middle, and high schools in the PRC, today announced the establishment of a wholly-owned international education headquarter in Singapore, Hailiang International Education Group Pte. Ltd....

SCS Makes Establishing a Company and Accounting Easier for Clients with Cloud-based e-Commerce Platform

The accounting e-commerce platform, the first of its kind in Singapore, enables SCS clients to incorporate companies, see prices and order a full range of XBRL reports online, with more services available soon. SINGAPORE, April 28, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Singapore Corporate Services Pte Ltd ("SCS"), a leading Singapore-based CPA firm,...

RIABU Launches Pledge2Pay in Support of SMEs in Singapore Through Covid-19

SINGAPORE, April 28, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- RIABU – the Singapore-based social fintech that helps SMEs get their invoices paid on time – is calling on Singapore's largest companies to pay invoices issued by their SME suppliers within thirty days, to help them survive the Covid-19 slowdown. To showcase those companies which have...

Yeo's Delivers Nutrition Drinks to Support the Singapore Community

SINGAPORE, April 27, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Yeo Hiap Seng Group of Companies (Yeo's) is collaborating with the Ng Teng Fong Charitable Foundation, the family foundation of the majority shareholder, to deliver 75,000 cans of H2O to the Alliance of Guest Workers' Outreach and 120,000 cans of Yeo's nutrition drink to migrant workers...

Moovaz and shakers: Logistics start-up for global nomads secures $7 million Series A round

SINGAPORE, April 27, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Once a demographic dominated by affluent professionals, the face of the expat has dramatically shifted to welcome almost everyone, including a new generation of free-spirited, tech-savvy, globally-mobile adventurers keen to experience the world -- and Moovaz is helping them live the dream. Powered by...

Tencent's VooV Meeting now available in Malaysia, offering HD cloud conferencing services for enterprises

Asiasoft Malaysia, China Construction Bank Malaysia and Green Packet Berhad are among the first in Malaysia to integrate VooV Meeting into their business routine to maintain seamless communications and collaboration with partners during the coronavirus pandemic VooV Meeting provides extensive network across the globe with exceptional system stability especially in...

Singapore's First Multi-Currency Mobile Wallet YouTrip Sees 20% Growth in Consumer Spending On Global E-Commerce Platforms

Popular overseas shopping sites have recorded month-on-month transaction volume growth, such as Taobao (111%), ASOS (60%), Alibaba (41%), Aliexpress (17%) Local e-commerce sites like EZbuy (65%) and Lazada (11%) are hot favourites among Singaporeans Food delivery services grew exponentially between February and March, with PizzaHut Delivery in the lead at 49%,...

IMA Research Foundation Launches 2020 Call for Research Proposals

SINGAPORE, April 24, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- IMA® (Institute of Management Accountants), the association of accountants and financial professionals in business, has launched its 2020 Call for Research Proposals through the IMA Research Foundation (IRF). The IRF is dedicated to funding relevant, thought-provoking research that furthers the knowledge and scope of accounting...

Rapyd Announces Solidarity Programme for Singapore Businesses to Adopt Digital Payments

The programme enables Singapore-registered businesses to quickly digitise their businesses, start accepting real-time digital payments, and minimise critical business costs. Quick access to PayNow, FAST, GrabPay, DBS PayLah!, OCBC PayAnyone, Visa, MasterCard, American Express, AXS or SAM kiosks, and SoCash SINGAPORE, April 22, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Rapyd, a global FinTech...

Global fintech platform NIUM partners with Geoswift to enable overseas customers to remit funds into China

Partnership allows customers to credit money to the receiver's UnionPay card account in real-time[1] SINGAPORE, April 21, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Global fintech platform NIUM has partnered with Geoswift, an innovative payment technology company connecting China and the rest of the world, to enable overseas customers to remit money into China....

Singapore's leading digital banking solution provider FOMO Pay makes 2020 first overseas foray into Malaysia

SINGAPORE, April 21, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- FOMO Pay, Singapore-based digital payment and digital banking solution provider, partnered with OCBC Bank (Malaysia) Berhad to develop OCBC OneCollect as its first merchant cross-border QRcode collection service project. This project follows the opening of FOMO Pay's new office in Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur. This move...

Pamerindo Indonesia: New Dates of CBME Indonesia 2020

JAKARTA, Indonesia, April 21, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The only trade exhibition in children, baby, maternity industry is coming again in Indonesia. After its very successful event in 2019 by attracting more than 3000 visitors and bringing more than 120 brands from all over the world, Pamerindo Indonesia's CBME (Children, Baby, Maternity...

Vatel Thailand's BBA Provides Strong Footing For Hotel Managers and Entrepreneurs Alike, Dean says

BANGKOK, April 19, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Whether planning a career in international hotel and tourism management or setting up a boutique hotel, restaurant or cafe, a course providing the right balance between theory and hands-on experience will give students a strong footing, says the Director of Vatel Thailand, a part of the...

TCEB Launches Campaign to Strengthen MICE Entrepreneurs in Response to COVID-19 Outbreak

BANGKOK, April 20, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau or TCEB has announced two projects focusing on digital-based MICE services and health safety standard. TCEB Launches Campaign to Strengthen MICE Entrepreneurs in Response to COVID-19 Outbreak The first called "Virtual Meeting Space" (VMS) will help MICE entrepreneurs run...

ACG School Jakarta Undeterred by Coronavirus as Lessons Continue in Virtual Classrooms

JAKARTA, Indonesia, April 17, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- As pupils across Indonesia continue to face cancelled lessons, students of ACG School Jakarta have been experiencing life in virtual classrooms for the past several weeks, with guided online learning. As a member of Inspired Education Group, ACG School Jakarta has been able...

Sim Leisure Leverages on Established Reputation in Theme Park Business

SINGAPORE, April 17, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Sim Leisure Group Ltd ("Sim Leisure" or the "Company", and together with its subsidiaries, the "Group") is pleased to announce the signing of a Cooperation Agreement (the "Agreement") with China-based Guangzhou Daxin Water Park Equipment Co. Ltd ("Guangzhou Daxin"), which marks a significant development...

Bigo Live, Razer and Zouk Extends Cloud Clubbing Sets for Southeast Asian Party-goers

SINGAPORE, April 17, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The livestreaming platform BIGO LIVE, together with Razer, the world's leading lifestyle brand for gamers and Zouk Group, Singapore's foremost clubbing institution is proud to announce additional sets to the highly popular cloud clubbing series enjoyed by over 1.16m viewers to date. The upcoming set...

'One World: Together At Home' Global Special to Air on JOOX Music on April 19

JOOX Music Amplification Efforts Will Support "One World: Together at Home" Special by Reaching Music Lovers in Thailand, together with the Rest of the JOOX Music Markets Broadcast to Celebrate and Support of Healthcare Workers, to Feature Real Experiences from Doctors, Nurses and Families Around the World Will Include Performances...

Dominica Processes Citizenship by Investment Applications in Three Months

LONDON, April 17, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The Commonwealth of Dominica is the best country for Citizenship by Investment (CBI), according to an independent report published by FT Specialist. Reputable investors continue to trust it, while governments considering implementing a CBI Programme look up to Dominica as a benchmark.  Earlier this...

Pinterest Shares the Inspiration for Ramadan at Home

SINGAPORE, April 16, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Pinterest, Inc. (NYSE: PINS) today shares the ideas that are inspiring people on the platform to plan for Ramadan this year. Globally, Pinterest hit all-time highs in engagement this past week. Searches were up about 60% year on year, with new signups and Saves...

AsiaPay partners with Plug and Play Singapore Fintech Program

SINGAPORE, April 16, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Plug and Play, the world's largest global innovation platform, and AsiaPay, the regional leading digital payment service and solution provider, have announced a new partnership to help AsiaPay work closer with innovative startups through Plug and Play's Singapore Fintech program. The primary focus will be...

Efficiency is Critical to Citizenship by Investment, St Kitts and Nevis CIU CEO Says

LONDON, April 16, 2020 /PRNewswire/-- Fast-track processing, experience and reliable due diligence are the defining features that position St Kitts and Nevis as the 'Platinum Standard' of Citizenship by Investment (CBI). This is according to Mr Les Khan, the CEO of the Caribbean country's Citizenship by Investment Unit (CIU), in...

SKEMA Business School's EQUIS Accreditation Renewed for Another Five Years

PARIS, April 15, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The accreditation body of EQUIS (EFMD) has just voted to reaccredit SKEMA Business School for five years, the maximum duration of the accreditation. Alice Guilhon SKEMA Business School - Photo by Lora Barra Photography SKEMA is among the very few business schools across the...

Digital Commerce Intelligence raises c. 1M to deliver real-time end consumer eCommerce data to assist brands & retailers during COVID-19

SINGAPORE, April 14, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Digital Commerce Intelligence (DCI), an AI-driven start-up that tracks real-time eCommerce performance for consumer goods sold online, raised c. SGD 1 million funds from Velocity Partners to further enhance its service across Southeast Asia (SEA). KZ, Founder and CEO of Digital Commerce Intelligence Headquartered in...

Mobile Guardian Appoints Head of Asia Pacific to Spearhead Regional Growth

Mobile Guardian targets Asian expansion amid surging demand for its cloud-based, device management solutions as COVID-19 forces students and employees home. REIGATE, England, April 14, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Mobile Guardian, the leading cloud-based mobile device management (MDM) and classroom tools platform, has appointed Mark Julien as Head of Asia Pacific, reinforcing...

Budget Direct Insurance Provides Customers Free Unlimited COVID-19 Teleconsultation Services

SINGAPORE, April 14, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Award-winning online insurer Budget Direct Insurance has launched complimentary COVID-19 Virtual Clinic teleconsultation services for all active annual insurance policyholders in partnership with MyDoc, a regional digital healthcare company named 2020 Singapore Telehealth Company of the Year by Frost & Sullivan. Budget Direct Insurance...

Bigo Live Launches #STAYATBIGO Campaign To Support Stay-Home Efforts to Combat Covid-19

#STAYATBIGO campaign brings entertaining and engaging content for viewers as they stay home due to stay-home measures in Thailand Content includes informational sessions with medical professionals, home fitness sessions as well as fun and innovative cloud clubbing sessions Various engaging content such as "Q&A session with Doctors and Nurses", "DJ...

Planning for the Unexpected: SSI Schaefer and Partners Grow Cold-chain Capacity in South-East Asia's F&B Industry, adding 145 Million kg in Capacity in Two Years

Philippines first cold-chain solutions provider, powered by SSI Schaefer, enters operation, significantly boosting capacity and preparedness for unforeseen events. SINGAPORE, April 10, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- SSI Schaefer, the global leader of warehouse and logistics solutions in cooperation with ORCA, a pioneering cold-chain solutions provider, announced the opening of the Philippines...

Swordystory is Hosting a Fantastic Life Writing Contest -- Without Entry Fees

SINGAPORE, April 10, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The brand new subsidiary of Stary—Swordystory, launches a Fantastic Life Writing Contest to provide fantasy, adventure & doomsday stories to authors and readers. Swordystory is dedicated to support imaginative authors to win bonuses without entry fees. Fantasy, Adventure & Doomsday Genres With the number of...

LightInTheBox Distributes 200,000 Free Medical Face Masks to 40,000 Families in Malaysia in Partnership with Kerry Logistics

BEIJING, April 10, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- LightInTheBox Holding Co., Ltd. (NYSE: LITB) ("LightInTheBox" or the "Company"), a cross-border e-commerce platform that delivers products directly to consumers around the world, today announced that it partnered with Kerry Logistics Network Limited ("Kerry Logistics") (Stock Code: 0636.HK), a leading logistics service provider in...

NUS Expands its Quantum Computing Efforts in Southeast Asia with IBM

IBM and the National University of Singapore will support training and promote industry-academia collaboration to develop new software in quantum computing SINGAPORE, April 9, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- IBM (NYSE: IBM) and the National University of Singapore (NUS) today announced a new three-year collaboration in quantum computing research and training. At NUS, the...

Business forced closed during COVID-19, this Vietnamese entrepreneur turned around to release the national hit song to fight back the pandemic

HANOI, Vietnam, April 8, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Last week, amid Vietnam's nation-wide full lockdown, serial entrepreneur / artist Minh Beta released the song "Viet Nam oi! Danh Bay COVID" (Let's Fight COVID!). This catchy song was officially endorsed by Vietnam's Ministry of Health to uplift the nation's spirit during the...

VISTA Eye Specialist Launched Support for U.N. Sustainable Development Goals

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, April 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- VISTA Eye Specialist (VISTA), a leading eye specialist group in Malaysia, has launched its support to the United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) that comprises 17 goals in various aspects to achieve sustainability. As part of their core values - Giving...

Singapore Biennale 2019 Wraps Its Thought-Provoking and City-Wide Exhibition

The sixth edition goes beyond gallery walls through its wide-ranging programming and digital initiatives SINGAPORE, April 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The sixth edition of the Singapore Biennale 2019 (SB2019) concluded on 22 March 2020, welcoming over 400,000 visitors across 11 venues with more than 26,000 participants taking part in its...

Singapore-headquartered Telehealth Start-up Doctor Anywhere Closes US$27 Million Series B Financing Led by Square Peg, EDBI and IHH Healthcare

SINGAPORE, March 31, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Doctor Anywhere, a regional tech-led healthcare company headquartered in Singapore, announced today that it has secured a US$27 million Series B financing round led by Square Peg -- the largest venture capital fund in Australia, Singapore Government investment arm -- EDBI, and IHH Healthcare, a leading international...

Via raises Series E financing to expand access to efficient, sustainable, and equitable public mobility across the globe

John Elkann, Chairman and CEO of EXOR, lead investor in the financing: "More important than ever to work for an innovative and sustainable future." NEW YORK, March 31, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Via, the company that provides digital infrastructure to power public mobility in cities around the world, announces today that it...