Via the integration with EBANX, Canva becomes the first merchant on Capitec Pay’s new recurring A2A paymentSYDNEY, AUSTRALIA, SINGAPORE, and STELLENBOSCH, SOUTH AFRICA – Media OutReach Newswire – 4 September 2026 – Canva, the global visual communication platform, has become the first international company to offer recurring subscription payments to South African customers via Capitec Pay, the account-to-account payment method built by South Africa’s largest personal bank — Capitec. The milestone is made possible through Canva’s ongoing partnership with EBANX, a global technology company specializing in payment services for emerging markets. South Africa: a USD 23 billion e-commerce market, largely…
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SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 3 September 2026 – vivo today joined the 2nd Global Corporate Belt and Road High-Quality Development Summit in Singapore, highlighting how technology companies can build deeper cultural connections and long-term shared value through local engagement. With discussions spanning Maritime Silk Road cultural and economic cooperation, vivo shared its community-centered approach across Southeast Asia, from young visual storytelling and cultural innovation to sustainable operations and local community support. For vivo, global growth begins with local understanding. By listening to local voices, respecting cultural practices, and responding to community priorities, vivo is committed to turning “Joy…
BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 3 September 2026 –1win Charity has supported approximately 35,000 families across Latin America through four humanitarian initiatives carried out in Colombia, Venezuela, and Chile in 2026. Over $100,000 was directed to emergency relief and recovery efforts, including emergency rescue equipment, construction materials, food, drinking water, medicine, hygiene products, and direct on-the-ground assistance. 1win Charity relief supplies distribution in Latin America The latest response followed the magnitude 7.4 earthquake that struck Colombia on August 10, 2026. The support from 1win Charity reached nearly 2,000 people, who received drinking water, food and hygiene kits,…
Advancing the City’s Development as an International Hub for High-Caliber TalentHONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 3 September 2026 – As a global magnet for top-tier talent, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) has established a stellar track record under the Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme (HKPFS). Since the Research Grants Council (RGC) initiated the scheme 17 years ago in 2009, HKUST has welcomed over 1,000 fellowship recipients. Coming from over 50 countries and regions, these elite students account for more than a quarter of all HKPFS fellowship recipients to date, reinforcing HKUST’s position as…
SELANGOR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 3 September 2026 – GM Klang has launched Port Seni, a new creative and cultural destination bringing together local art, craftsmanship, creative products and community under one roof. Representatives from GM Klang, Tourism Selangor and the local creative community at the launch of Port Seni, GM Klang’s new creative and cultural hub, on 29 August 2026. Launched on 29 August 2026, Port Seni is now open to visitors as a space to discover local creators, artworks, crafts and products that reflect the identity of Klang and Selangor. Inspired by Port Klang as a…
With 54% of travellers now confident using AI to plan or book travel, ONYX Hospitality Group highlights the role hospitality plays in turning increasingly personalised travel plans into meaningful real-world experiences.BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 3 September 2026 – “Three days and two nights by the sea, easy to reach, with great local food.” Today, a prompt this simple can help shape an entire holiday. Artificial intelligence is rapidly changing how travellers discover destinations and plan their time away. According to Skyscanner’s Travel Trends 2026 report, based on a survey of 22,000 travellers worldwide, 54% are confident using…
Strong operational milestones, upgraded headquarters and upcoming IFA Berlin 2026 participation fuel worldwide market expansionYIWU, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 3 September 2026 – Yiwu Bichang Import & Export Co., Ltd., operator of the independent consumeraccessory brand OKHOPE, keeps expanding its global footprint in mobile peripheral solutions, supported by robust supplychain capacity, upgraded corporate infrastructure and growing demand from wholesale partners across continents. Rooted in Yiwu, the worldrenowned smallcommodity trade hub, Bichang focuses on designing and exporting trendy mobile accessories including IMDcrafted phone cases, durable lanyards and decorative phone charms. The company delivers both readytoship OKHOPE branded goods as…
YUNNAN, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 3 September 2026 – The Dounan Flower Market in Kunming, southwest China’s Yunnan Province, is strengthening its position as a leading flower trading hub in Asia, with record annual trading volumes, high-speed auction operations and increasingly efficient international logistics. The Kunming International Flora Auction Trading Center, a key trading platform within Dounan, begins daily trading at 1:00 p.m. Buyers can complete bids within as little as 0.6 seconds as prices decrease on electronic auction screens, enabling large volumes of fresh-cut flowers to be traded rapidly. The market experienced a significant increase in trading…
Strengthens Trade Connectivity Across the Middle East and AfricaDUBAI, UAE – Media OutReach Newswire – 3 September 2026 – XTransfer, World’s Leading B2B Cross-Border Trade Payment Platform, is pleased to announce that it has secured in-principle approval for a Retail Payment Services Licence from the Central Bank of the UAE, marking another important milestone in the company’s global regulatory expansion and growing presence in the Middle East. XTransfer secures in-principle approval for a retail payment services licence from CBUAE. Upon completing the pre-issuance conditions, the licence will enable XTransfer to serve mainland UAE clients and further expand its regulated B2B…
KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 3 September 2026 – Tenchijin Inc., a space-tech innovator founded as a JAXA venture, participated as the Official Main Partner of “Science Castle Asia 2026,” one of Asia’s largest research conferences for junior and senior high school students, held on August 22–23 at Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia (USIM). The event gathered 150 student research teams from 11 countries, selected from approximately 300 applications, presenting research on environment, water, agriculture, healthcare and AI. Over the two days, Tenchijin exhibited its satellite data solutions including “KnoWaterleak,” judged the student poster review, delivered the Main…
Strategic Collaboration Targets Over US$22 Million in SalesHONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 3 September 2026 – Wellcome, Hong Kong’s longest established supermarket chain with the largest store network, has announced a strategic partnership with CJ Foods, South Korea’s largest food company and a leading force in the globalisation of K-food with its bibigo™ brand. Marked by a signing ceremony in Seoul, the collaboration will further strengthen Wellcome’s Korean food offering, bringing a wider selection of authentic Korean favourites to customers across the stores at Wellcome and Market Place stores across Hong Kong. Darren Chan, Managing Director, Food,…
Next-generation built-in oven features 350°C pizza cooking, an 81-liter capacity and smart connectivity ahead of its planned global launch in 2027.BERLIN, GERMANY – Media OutReach Newswire – 2 September 2026 – Midea will showcase its new SpaceMaster Series built-in oven at IFA 2026 in Berlin, offering an early look at its next generation of smart kitchen appliances ahead of a planned global market launch in 2027. At the core of the SpaceMaster Series is Midea’s Graphene Turbo Hot Air Technology, designed to deliver rapid and even heat distribution. Leveraging graphene’s high thermal conductivity, the heating system responds in as little…
Following the success of Midea PortaSplit in Europe, Midea continues its locally focused approach to innovation. At IFA 2026, the company will showcase new laundry and floor care solutions specifically designed to meet the needs of modern European households.BERLIN, GERMANY – Media OutReach Newswire – 2 September 2026 – Different textiles, delicate garments, pet hair, liquid spills and stubborn stains are making household cleaning increasingly complex. At IFA 2026, Midea will showcase new laundry and floor care solutions under the theme “Zoned Care. Omni Clean.”, designed to address different cleaning needs in a more targeted, efficient and convenient way. With…
JAKARTA, INDONESIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 2 September 2026 – The Government of the Macao Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China convened a reception alongside the Macao Economic, Trade, and Tourism Investment Promotion Seminar in Jakarta, Indonesia, on September 1, to advance multi-domain cooperation between Macao and Indonesia at both governmental and non-governmental levels. The event hosted over 120 business matching sessions, yielding more than 80 cooperation agreements across key sectors, including tourism, high-tech, healthcare, and conventions and exhibitions. The event gathered over 350 distinguished guests, including Mr.Sam Hou Fai, Chief Executive of the Macao SAR;…
SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 2 September 2026 – MyRepublic announced the launch of Hyperpeer, a Game Acceleration Service for gamers in Singapore and Malaysia. The service is open to gamers regardless of which internet service provider they use. Hyperpeer optimises gaming-related routing for supported online games, helping to deliver an enhanced gaming experience with up to 30% reduction in ping. Hyperpeer, a Game Acceleration Service for gamers. A 24-month subscription to Hyperpeer is also included with MyRepublic’s GAMER+ Broadband Plans, further strengthening the company’s commitment to meeting the increasing needs of the gaming community. Hyperpeer Available as a…
The Competition and Consumer Commission of Singapore clarified that The Mineral Boutique Limited was not part of the DNA Brands investigation, as the Hong Kong beauty and wellness company looks to its next phase of growth across AsiaHONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 2 September 2026 – The Mineral Boutique Limited, the Hong Kong-registered owner of The Mineral Boutique brand and trademarks, welcomes the clarification issued by the Competition and Consumer Commission of Singapore (“CCS”) concerning its investigation into DNA Brands Co Pte Ltd. In its clarification of 11 August 2026, CCS confirmed that references to The Mineral…
Declares its first interim dividendHONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 2 September 2026 – Starjoy (3662) announced its interim results for the first half of 2026. The Company’s net profit was RMB23.1 million, representing a year-on-year increase of approximately 10%. Core net profit amounted to RMB43.7 million. Basic earnings per share was RMB2.87 cents. The Company declared its first interim dividend, implying an annualized dividend yield of approximately 4.8%. It will continue to strive to enhance corporate value, foster sustainable development, and deliver long‑term returns and value to shareholders. In recent years, the macro‑economic environment and real estate…
90% of investors targeting Hong Kong are actively pursuing repositioning or change-of-use strategies Student accommodation and conversion-led strategies continue to drive Living sector investment activity in Hong Kong 85% of investors across APAC expect to increase Living investment over the next five years HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 2 September 2026 – Hong Kong ranked fifth among Asia Pacific’s (APAC) preferred Living investment destinations in Cushman & Wakefield’s inaugural APAC Living Investor Survey 2026, with investors increasingly pursuing student accommodation, repositioning and conversion opportunities to gain exposure to the sector’s long-term growth prospects. Among respondents who ranked…
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 2 September 2026 – The School of Business (SBUS) at The Hang Seng University of Hong Kong (HSUHK) held the Inaugural Orientation Dinner and Launch Ceremony for its Master of Business Administration (in Chinese) programme (MBA (in Chinese)) on 29 August 2026 at The Rosewood Hong Kong, welcoming the first cohort of students into the University community. In his welcome address, Professor Joshua Mok, President of HSUHK, highlighted the University’s leading position in liberal arts education and its commitment to nurturing leaders who combine innovation with humanistic care to serve local and…
Completion strengthens STTGDC’s ability to scale AI-ready digital infrastructure, building on strong operating momentum while maintaining continuity of strategy, leadership and customer commitmentSINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 2 September 2026 – STTGDC today announced the completion of its acquisition by a KKR-led consortium comprising funds managed by global investment firm KKR and Singtel, and unveiled a refreshed global brand, marking the beginning of the company’s next chapter as a global digital infrastructure platform. The transaction strengthens STTGDC’s ability to execute a strategy already in motion, with long-term capital, increased financial flexibility and the consortium’s global infrastructure experience providing continued…