HO CHI MINH CITY, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire – 15 April 2026 – The HCM City Development Commercial Bank (HDBank) has entered into a strategic partnership agreement with the London Stock Exchange (LSE) to support Vietnamese businesses in accessing international capital markets. This is part of the Investment Forum held on April 14, by HDBank, LSE and the Việt Nam International Finance Centre in HCM City (VIFC). HDBank signed a strategic partnership agreement with the London Stock Exchange on April 14 in HCM City. — Photo courtesy of HDBank As Vietnam targets 10% GDP growth, the country is pushing…
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SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 15 April 2026 – The first 30 days of university can shape everything that follows, from academic confidence and friendships to a student’s overall sense of belonging. Recognising this pivotal transition, SIM Global Education (SIM GE) has introduced a “First 30 Days” guide designed to help new students settle in quickly, build strong habits, and make the most of their university experience from day one. Starting university is an exciting milestone, but it also comes with new expectations, from independent learning to navigating a new social environment. With early access to academic support, peer…
TURIN, ITALY – Media OutReach Newswire – 14 April 2026 – The traditional automotive model is obsolete. It is rigid, capital-heavy, and dependent on massive dealership inventories that drive up costs for the consumer. XEV is now challenging that legacy structure with the rollout of its Customer-to-Manufacturer (C2M) ecosystem. By launching the world’s first mass-customization project for micro electric vehicles, including the flagship XEV YOYO, the company allows European drivers to order personalized vehicles directly. This approach eliminates the inventory burden and introduces a “Battery-as-a-Service” model that removes the two biggest barriers to EV adoption. Those barriers are high upfront…
SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 14 April 2026 – Modern beauty has a new enemy right in our hands: the mobile phone. Endless scrolling keeps us hooked, but it keeps our heads down. Spending hours slouching makes main character energy vanish, replaced by hunching. Over time, posture slips, presence shrinks, and bold beauty fades. “Text neck” isn’t just a physical issue; it’s quietly changing how we carry ourselves. LUX, the iconic global beauty brand, knows true radiance is about how you show up. That effortless “it girl” energy starts with posture. That’s why the brand is launching LUX Chin…
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 14 April 2026 – Hongkong Land and Gammon Construction have partnered to introduce CarbonCure to Hong Kong. Through this strategic collaboration, the companies are deploying the patented CO₂ mineralisation technology in Tomorrow’s CENTRAL project, marking its first use in Hong Kong. This alliance pioneers low-carbon building materials in the city and accelerates the wider industry’s transition. (From left to right) Mr. Eddie Tse, Group Sustainability Manager, Gammon Construction; Ms. Ka Yan Chu, Assistant Technical Manager, Concrete Technology Services, Gammon Construction; Ms. Grace Lam, Senior Sustainability Manager, Hongko Reducing cement‑related emissions without compromising…
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 14 April 2026 – DFIQ Media Hong Kong, the retail media arm of leading Asian retailer, DFI Retail Group, today announced a strategic partnership with WPP MediaHong Kong that brings the power of Open Intelligence for Commerce to Hong Kong for the first time. The partnership establishes a new, privacy-first foundation for retail media collaboration in the market, enabling brands to activate high-value audiences and deliver more relevant, impactful advertising across DFI’s extensive retail ecosystem. DFIQ Media Hong Kong and WPP Media Hong Kong announced a strategic partnership that brings the power…
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 14 April 2026 – The 2026 World Internet Conference Asia-Pacific Summit was once again held in Hong Kong. Ping An Digital Bank (International) Limited (“Ping An Digital Bank,” “PingAnDB”) has been invited to participate in the event for the second consecutive year. This year, Ping An Digital Bank appeared at the event with a brand-new corporate identity, engaging with leading international industry figures, experts, and scholars to share best practices in artificial intelligence (AI) and data technology, while promoting high-quality development of smart finance both locally and across the region. The World…
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 14 April 2026 – BLOOM Association Hong Kong officially launches the publication, Fantastic Reef Fishes and Where to Find Them—Field Guide of the 114°E Hong Kong Reef Fish Survey (hereafter referred to as “the Field Guide”). Funded by The Swire Group Charitable Trust, the Field Guide is a documentation of reef fishes found in Hong Kong waters, created with the aim of enhancing public understanding of local reef fish biodiversity and promoting marine environmental education, conservation, and awareness. Fantastic Reef Fishes and Where to Find Them—Field Guide of the 114°E Hong Kong…
Residential Market: Market sentiment turned more positive after the Chinese New Year as purchasing power continued to be released. Strong primary market home sales also drove secondary market activity, with Q1 residential transaction numbers surging 53% y-o-y to more than 18,650 units. Home prices across different segments recorded growth, reflecting that buyer appetite has yet to be impacted by geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. Grade A Office Market: Net absorption remained positive for the tenth consecutive quarter at 217,100 sq ft in Q1, mainly driven by leasing activity from the banking & finance sector. Greater Central rents have now…
BEIJING, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 14 April 2026 – The 2026 Beijing E-Town Half-Marathon and Humanoid Robot Half-Marathon is scheduled to kick off on April 19. To ensure better preparation for the event, the Beijing Economic-Technological Development Area (BDA), also known as Beijing E-Town, organized a full-process, all-element test run for the 2026 Humanoid Robot Half-Marathon from the night of April 11 to the early hours of April 12. The drill comprehensively simulated core scenarios such as track passage, process scheduling, equipment coordination, and emergency support, serving as a combat-ready exercise to safeguard the official race. Of the…
MADRID, SPAIN – Media OutReach Newswire – 14 April 2026 – Recently, the Department of Tourism, Culture, Radio, Television and Sports of Hainan Province, China, hosted a Hainan tourism promotion seminar for the local cultural and tourism industry at the China Cultural Center in Madrid. This event aimed to further advance cultural and tourism exchanges and cooperation between Hainan and Spain. Hainan tourism promotion seminar held in Madrid, Spain. Attendees included Yang Changqing, Director of the China Cultural Center in Madrid; Aranzazu Urbina Álvarez, Deputy Director for Sustainability and Tourism Development, Community of Madrid; and representatives from over 30 local…
SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 14 April 2026 – Singapore’s digital marketing industry has a trust problem, and SMEs are feeling it the most. The pattern is familiar: thousands a month on SEO, reports full of jargon, keyword targets with no real search volume, and a new account manager every quarter because the last one left. It’s an industry-wide problem, and SMEs bear the cost. SEOExpert, a new digital marketing agency in Singapore, launched in March 2026 to take a different approach. How SEOExpert Works Berenice, founder of SEOExpert, brings over six years of experience across three digital marketing…
BEIJING, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 14 April 2026 – At the invitation of General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China and President of the People’s Republic of China Xi Jinping, General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam and President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam To Lam will lead a high-level Vietnamese delegation on a state visit to China from April 14 to 17, 2026. This constitutes a diplomatic event of paramount significance, aimed at concretizing high-level common understandings and further enriching the substance of the Vietnam-China Comprehensive…
SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 14 April 2026 – Media OutReach Newswire, Asia Pacific’s first and only global newswire, has appointed Ms Pamela Phua as Managing Partner, Southeast Asia. This newly created leadership role is designed to accelerate the company’s growth across Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia and the Philippines – and to serve the growing demand from Southeast Asian brands seeking to build their corporate reputation and brand trust in global markets. Media OutReach Newswire Appoints Pamela Phua as Managing Partner, Southeast Asia Pamela brings over 20 years of experience in public relations and integrated communications. Having engaged…
SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 14 April 2026 – New Zealand returns to Food and Hospitality Asia (FHA) for the first time since 2018 with a dedicated national pavilion showcasing 15 food and beverage companies at Singapore Expo from 21 to 24 April 2026. The pavilion will spotlight innovative and premium quality products for Asia’s retail, hospitality and foodservice buyers, reinforcing its reputation as a trusted and safe food and beverage producer and supplier to the region. These exhibitors offer a glimpse into New Zealand’s world-class, premium food and beverage sector. Hero image of New Zealand Food and beverage.…
JAKARTA, INDONESIA/ MANILA, PHILIPPINES – Media OutReach Newswire – 13 April 2026 – Green and Smart Mobility Joint Stock Company (GSM) today announced the launch of its shared business platform, Green SM Platform, in Indonesia and the Philippines. This marks a strategic milestone following more than two years of international expansion, while opening up attractive livelihood opportunities for people across Southeast Asia’s urban centers. From April 13, 2026, VinFast EV owners and renters in Indonesia and the Philippines can register to operate on the Green SM Platform. Starting from April 13, 2026, owners and renters of VinFast electric vehicles in…
Partnership opens pathway for joint product development and regional expansion Osborne aligns interests by taking S$5m equity stake in Octopus SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 13 April 2026 – Spain-based Grupo Osborne (“Osborne”), one of Europe’s oldest producers of wines and spirits, has appointed Octopus (APAC) Holdings Limited (“Octopus” or “Company”) as its principal distributor in Singapore under a five-year mandate, alongside a S$5 million strategic equity investment, marking a step towards extending the Company’s business model beyond distribution into brand creation. Founded in 1772, Osborne is an international food and beverage group with a portfolio of premium brands…
KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 13 April 2026 – Kenanga Investors Group (“Kenanga Investors”) has received seven prestigious awards at Asia Asset Management’s 2026 Best of the Best Awards (“the Awards”). From left: Ranjit Singh Gill, Director & Head of Product & Market Development, Kenanga Investors, Tan Lee Hock, Publisher and Founder of Asia Asset Management, and Datuk Wira Ismitz Matthew De Alwis, Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director. The firm was recognised with the following: Best Impact Investing Manager in ASEAN, Malaysia Best Impact Investing Manager, Malaysia Best Equity Manager, Malaysia Best Alternatives Manager, and Malaysia…
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 13 April 2026 – The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) will unite the global lifestyle industry with its seven lifestyle and licensing events from 27 to 30 April 2026. Encompassing gifts, houseware, fashion, printing, packaging, and licensing, these events offer buyers a streamlined and cross-sector sourcing journey. The Hong Kong Gifts & Premium Fair and Home InStyle will be hosted at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, where exhibitors will showcase curated international collection, enabling efficient and diverse sourcing across key lifestyle categories in one central location. Connecting global suppliers…
MANILA, PHILIPPINES – Media OutReach Newswire – 13 April 2026 – The Asian Mind Sports Association (AMSA) is pleased to announce the signing of a Strategic Cooperation Agreement with the Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) on 30 March 2026. This Agreement establishes a formal framework for long-term collaboration, aimed at advancing the development of mind sports in the Philippines. Under this partnership, AMSA and POC will work closely to align competition structures with international standards, including the standardisation of rules, formats, and regulatory systems. Both parties will also work to integrate online and offline competition platforms, while jointly developing a sustainable…