SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 21 January 2026 – Singapore Management University (SMU) today announced the launch of the Resilient Workforces Institute (ResWORK), a new university-level research institute advancing workforce resilience and lifelong learning amid accelerating technological change. It is among the first institutes in Singapore and the region to jointly study adult-learning and the future of work through an integrated, interdisciplinary lens spanning economics, management, behavioural science and technology. Launch of SMU Resilient Workforces Institute [right to left: Professor Alan Chan, SMU Provost, Guest-of-Honour Dr Janil Puthucheary, Senior Minister of State, Ministry of Education & Ministry of Sustainability…
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KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 21 January 2026 – Aon plc (NYSE: AON), a leading global professional services firm, today announced the appointment of Neelay Patel as CEO of Malaysia, effective March 2026, subject to regulatory process. Patel brings over 20 years of risk management and insurance experience, including more than a decade driving Aon’s commercial strategy and growth initiatives across Asia. In this role, Patel will lead Aon’s business in Malaysia across Commercial Risk Solutions, Health Solutions, Talent Solutions and Wealth Solutions. He will partner with regional solution line leaders to align priorities, strengthen execution and…
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 21 January 2026 – FWD Hong Kong (“FWD”) today marked the official opening of its new headquarters, FWD Tower (formerly known as Devon House and officially renamed on 1 January 2026), in Taikoo Place, Quarry Bay. This move, aligning with FWD’s strategic business growth, marks a significant milestone for the company. The prime Grade A commercial building consolidates FWD Hong Kong’s various departments and tied agency force. It underscores FWD’s confidence and long-term commitment to Hong Kong’s position as an international financial centre, alongside the company’s positive outlook for both its local…
SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA – Media OutReach Newswire – 21 January 2026 – Bigo Live, one of the world’s fastest-growing social live streaming platforms with over 600 million registered users across over 150 countries, has announced the seventh edition of its annual flagship event, the BIGO Awards Gala. Themed “SEOUL LIGHTS, BIGO NIGHTS,” the highly anticipated ceremony will take place at KBS Hall in Seoul on Friday, 23 January 2026, celebrating the passion and creativity of its global community of content creators over the past year. BIGO Awards Gala 2026 This year’s theme, “SEOUL LIGHTS, BIGO NIGHTS” captures the spirit of…
SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 21 January 2026 – Vinova is a premier IT solutions provider based in Singapore. Today, we are proud to announce that we have been recognized as one of Singapore’s Fastest-Growing Companies 2026. This prestigious ranking is a joint initiative by The Straits Times and Statista. We are identified as one of the top 100 local firms with the most robust revenue growth. This recognition marks the third consecutive year Vinova has been named among Singapore’s fastest-growing companies, following its previous rankings in 2024 and 2025 A Track Record of Consistent Growth Over the past…
BEIJING, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 20 January 2026 – The 6th Asian Beach Games will be held in Sanya, Hainan Province, China from April 22 to 30. The State Council Information Office held a press conference on Jan. 12 to mark the 100-day countdown to the Games and provide an update on the preparations. The scene of the press conference of 100-day countdown to the 6th Asian Beach Games. At the press conference, it was announced that the Games would feature 14 sports, 15 disciplines, and 63 events, including established Olympic and Asian Games programs like swimming and…
HAIKOU, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 20 January 2026 – One month into the island-wide special customs operations, the Hainan Free Trade Port (FTP) in south China has maintained smooth and orderly functioning, with initial achievements in logistics efficiency, passenger convenience, and economic aggregation, highlighting the country’s commitment to high-level opening up. Yangpu Port, the largest cargo port in the Hainan FTP. Hainan Heren Pearl Co., Ltd., which mainly imports pearls from overseas, has emerged as a direct beneficiary of Hainan FTP policies. Under the value-added processing policy, the company can sell its high-value products to the mainland duty-free,…
China Tourism Group Duty Free (“CTG Duty-Free”) to acquire DFS’ stores in Hong Kong and Macau and intangible assets in Greater China CTG Duty-Free and LVMH to develop further collaborations LVMH and the Miller Family to subscribe to CTG Duty-Free’s H-shares HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 20 January 2026 – DFS, a global leader in luxury travel retail owned by LVMH and DFS’ co-founder and shareholder Robert Miller, and CTG Duty-Free, a prominent travel retail operator headquartered in Beijing, today announced a definitive agreement for CTG Duty-Free to acquire DFS’ travel retail business in Hong Kong and…
BARCELONA, SPAIN – Media OutReach Newswire – 20 January 2026 – In 2025 alone, more than 10 major power outages disrupted electricity supplies worldwide, affecting over 1.2 billion people. Ensuring system stability has remained a top priority for global power companies. Jason Li, President of Global Marketing & Solutions, Electric Power Digitalization BU, Huawei Stability is not their only concern, however; the drive toward carbon neutrality is accelerating the adoption of renewable energy and electrification. Integrating large amounts of new energy sources and managing unpredictable new loads requires flexibility from power systems. Jason Li, President of the Marketing & Solution…
SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 20 January 2026 – Bridge Data Centres (BDC), the largest data centre platform in Southeast Asia by live capacity, today announced a new brand identity that reflects the company’s position of being a leading hyperscale and AI-infrastructure builder with a growing network of mega-campus developments in Asia. The updated identity aligns with BDC’s operating model as a glocal platform combining regional scale with deep local execution and reinforces its role as a first-mover and trusted partner to hyperscalers across Asia. “Our new identity reflects who BDC is today; a platform built on disciplined execution,…
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 20 January 2026 – Shell Hong Kong Limited (Shell) and the Transport Office of The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) held the “CUHK x Shell Electric School Bus Charging Station Opening Ceremony” on 15 January 2026, marking a significant milestone in advancing sustainable campus transportation. With the dedicated support from Shell, CUHK has launched its first Shell Recharge electric school bus charging station on campus, equipped with two fast chargers delivering up to 120 kW of power to provide efficient charging support for the university’s phased introduction of new energy school…
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 20 January 2026 – AECOM, the trusted global infrastructure leader, is proud to announce that its 3D Digital Ecosystem and 3D Digital Map — developed in partnership with Hong Kong’s Lands Department (LandsD) and AECOM’s digital team — have been recognized by three leading smart city award bodies across Asia, highlighting Hong Kong’s growing influence in digital urban development and AECOM’s role in driving digital transformation across the region. Developed in partnership with Hong Kong’s Lands Department and AECOM’s digital team, the 3D Digital Ecosystem and 3D Digital Map have been recognized…
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 20 January 2026 – HGC Global Communications (“HGC” or the “Group”), a fully-fledged ICT service provider and network operator with extensive global coverage, announces the launch of Carrier Network Extension Plus (CNX+), a comprehensive one-stop shop solution designed to empower global carriers, OTT providers, ISPs, and cloud providers to enter the Hong Kong market quickly and cost‑effectively. CNX+ offers a comprehensive suite of turnkey services that delivers end-to-end management capabilities, including the establishment of Virtual Points of Presence (vPoP), customized network service options, and extensive operational support. Leveraging HGC’s extensive local fiber…
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 20 January 2026 – Dorsett Kai Tak, Hong Kong invites travellers to personalize their Hong Kong stay with the Dorsett 3 Wishes Room Package. Guests can enjoy up to 25% savings on a two‑night stay while choosing THREE perks from a list of nine, tailored to their travel purpose—whether for leisure or business—combining modern luxury with authentic local experiences. Stays Tailored for Every Kind of Traveller For families and leisure travellers: enjoy local snacks vouchers from Kowloon City’s “Little Thailand”—with treats like egg waffles, pandan buns, or mango‑longan‑coconut dessert—plus options such as…
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 20 January 2026 – Global computing power is growing aggressively and pushing high-density chip power consumption. As this power density increases, traditional air cooling is reaching its physical limits, and once-fringe liquid cooling technology, boasting thermal efficiency hundreds of times greater than air cooling, is rapidly becoming core infrastructure. Southco’s Floating Mechanism Driven by global sustainability targets and the need for high-performance, energy-efficient infrastructures, new large data centers must achieve their targeted PUE values, accelerating the industry towards large-scale liquid cooling. However, reliability issues stemming from insufficient mechanical tolerances at the connection…
JAKARTA, INDONESIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 20 January 2026 – CUKTECH, a 3C brand specializing in charging solutions, has announced that it will officially launch its first official online store in Indonesia in February 2025. The launch marks an important milestone in the brand’s expansion in the Indonesian market and reflects its continued commitment to strengthening its presence across Southeast Asia. CUKTECH focuses on the development of charging products, with a portfolio that includes power banks, data cables, wall chargers, and car chargers. Previously, the brand operated in Indonesia primarily through a distributor-based model, offering a limited selection of…
BEIJING, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 19 January 2026 – On January 17th, amidst Beijing’s first snow of the year, the fashion industry promotion event “Kung Fu Comes From Yongchun” warmly commenced at the Fujian Mansion. Centered around Yongchun’s intangible cultural heritage, with its iconic incense as the soul and the “One County, One Table of Dishes” Kui Xing Banquet as its medium, the event was jointly hosted by the Fujian Provincial Government Office in Beijing, the CPC Yongchun County Committee, and the People’s Government of Yongchun County. It masterfully presented the capital’s guests with the craftsmanship and cultural…
SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 19 January 2026 – ESET, a global leader in cybersecurity solutions, today announced the launch of two Managed Detection and Response (MDR) subscription tiers: ESET PROTECT MDR for small and medium businesses (SMBs) and ESET PROTECT MDR Ultimate for enterprises in Singapore. Bridging the gap with MDR ESET PROTECT MDR delivers a comprehensive cybersecurity package, offering 24/7/365 superior protection. This includes modern protection for endpoints, email, and cloud applications, vulnerability detection and patching, and managed threat monitoring, hunting, and response. For enterprises, ESET PROTECT MDR Ultimate offers continuous proactive protection and enhanced visibility, coupled…
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 19 January 2026 – Jamf, (NASDAQ: JAMF), the standard in managing and securing Apple at work, today announced it has been recognized as a Leader in the 2026 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Endpoint Management Tools. Recognized for both Completeness of Vision and Ability to Execute. Jamf is the only Apple-first platform that unifies management, security, and AI-driven automation, giving organizations Apple-native depth, enterprise-grade security, and seamless integration with their existing stack. Jamf is trusted by thousands of organizations worldwide to manage, secure, and automate their Apple ecosystem. Cross-platform endpoint management tools force…
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 19 January 2026 – In response to the evolving global trade landscape and accelerating digital transformation, Hong Kong is consolidating its strength and reinforcing its position as an International Trade Centre while driving industry digitalisation. PAO Bank Limited (“PAObank”) has actively support the HKSAR Government’s initiatives to promote data-sharing infrastructure and financial technology development. PAObank adopted data from “Port Community System” (“PCS”), serving as a pilot case to explore the potential of the PCS data in replacing traditional freight documentation. PAObank has been invited to join PCS Rollout Ceremony, sharing professional insights…