SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 2 February 2026 – Real-time payments (RTPs) are becoming an integral part of everyday transactions across Southeast Asia, according to a regional study written in partnership with the Global Finance & Technology Network (GFTN), Nextrade Group, and the Visa Economic Empowerment Institute (VEEI). The study, “Strengthening Southeast Asia’s Real-Time Payments: Security, Trust and New Pathways to Financial Access”, surveyed 5,500 consumers and 2,100 small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) across Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam, highlighting strong RTP adoption among consumers and small businesses, alongside opportunities to enhance security and build greater…
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SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 2 February 2026 – Global management consultancy Kearney has announced key leadership transitions across Asia Pacific, effective 1 January 2026. The appointments come as the firm enters its 100th year, reinforcing its commitment to developing future leaders while deepening its regional client partnerships and tackling their toughest challenges. Kearney announces new leadership across Asia Pacific for the firm’s centenary year Australia and New Zealand (ANZ) Sarovar Agarwal, Senior Partner in Melbourne, has been appointed the Managing Partner for ANZ, succeeding Adam Dixon. As the previous Asia Pacific practice leader for Kearney’s Communications, Media, and…
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 2 February 2026 – Hong Kong digital marketing consultancy Big Jump SEO Solutions recently announced that it has officially partnered with three influential Hong Kong insurance and financial knowledge websites—MoneyHK101, VHIS101, and HKVHIS—to provide comprehensive search engine optimization (SEO) and artificial intelligence (AI) content strategy services. The collaboration aims to increase website traffic, improve content readability, and enhance educational impact, ultimately supporting greater financial and insurance education among Hong Kong residents. In recent years, these three platforms have been dedicated to providing professional, easy-to-understand insurance and financial information to Hong Kong citizens…
Strategic SAF agreements signed with Cathay, Cosmo Energy and Neste Currently operates over 1,800 electric vehicles across the region Added the first facility globally that is fully powered by renewable energy powered by on-site solar systems SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 2 February 2026 – DHL Group has marked significant milestones in its sustainability journey across Asia Pacific by reinforcing its commitment to decarbonization and readiness to meet the region’s growing demand for emissions-reduced logistics solutions. In 2025, DHL advanced its sustainability roadmap. From this wide range of initiatives, five examples stand out, including sustainable fuel agreements, electric vehicle…
New appointments further strengthen SNP’s leadership bench in Asia-Pacific and support the company’s strategy to scale. SNP strives to serve customers more consistently and deepen partnerships across the Asia-Pacific region. Appointments underscore SNP’s continued investment in leadership, talent, and operational rigor as the company advances its growth ambitions across Asia-Pacific. HEIDELBERG, GERMANY AND SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 2 February 2026 – SNP SE, a leading software provider for digital transformation, automated data migration, and data management in SAP environments, today announced the appointments of Kuldeep Solanki as Managing Director, Southeast Asia, and Harold Zhang as Managing Director, China,…
SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 2 February 2026 – tridorian, the region’s premier people-centric Google Cloud Partner, today announced its official launch into the United States with a new regional headquarters in Chicago. This milestone follows a period of hyper-growth built primarily in Singapore and Thailand, where the firm scaled to $15.6M ARR in just 24 months before expanding operations across Southeast Asia. tridorian is now one of the region’s fastest-growing digital transformation firms. The U.S launch reflects growing global demand for the capabilities tridorian has developed in Southeast Asia: helping organizations move beyond experimentation to deploy secure, governed…
SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 2 February 2026 – Align Braces Clinic celebrates their 7th anniversary this year, marking seven years of growth and expansion in orthodontic services in Singapore. Since its establishment in 2019, the clinic has broadened its range of services and professional teams to support patients’ needs. Orthodontists from Align Braces Clinic at the reception area A Journey of Growth and Expansion Align Braces Clinic began operations at Plaza Singapura in 2019 with a team of two orthodontists. Since then, it has grown into a multidisciplinary team comprising four orthodontists, four general dentists, and one oral…
HANOI, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire – 31 January 2026 – VinFast today unveiled its international business strategy for electric scooters, identifying five initial key markets: the Philippines, Indonesia, India, Thailand, and Malaysia. This marks a significant milestone in VinFast’s global expansion strategy and the continued development of its comprehensive green mobility ecosystem. VinFast announces its global expansion strategy for electric scooters, identifying five initial key markets: the Philippines, Indonesia, India, Thailand, and Malaysia. Under the plan, VinFast will accelerate its global e-scooter expansion, beginning with the five high-potential markets above. These countries are characterized by strong urban mobility demand,…
MACAO SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 31 January 2026 – Melco Resorts & Entertainment is proud to announce that the team of its flagship entertainment spectacle “House of Dancing Water” has been honored with the Medal of Merit – Tourism at the 2025 Decorations, Medals and Certificates of Merit Awards Ceremony of the Macao SAR, in recognition of its significant contribution to the promotion and development of the local tourism sector. Acknowledging individuals and organizations for their outstanding contributions and distinguished service to the region, this year’s ceremony took place on Friday, January 30, at Macao Cultural Centre. Mr.…
SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 30 January 2026 – Whisky Mansion, the hybrid luxury storage, boutique, and social facility spanning 5 storeys at 44A Circular Road in Singapore’s Raffles Place, has reached 90% storage capacity within four months of opening. The facility currently houses over $12 million in whisky, including some of the rarest whiskies in the world like the Springbank 1919 over 50 years old, Yamazaki, Macallan, Karuizawa, Port Ellen, Brora, serving whisky lovers and collectors in a heritage building setting. Singapore-based luxury whisky boutique storage facility announces Watch Mansion expansion in response to demand for visible, tradeable…
BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 30 January 2026 -The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is creating a new wave of momentum for Thai tourism, reinforcing the ‘Trusted Thailand’ image and elevating the nation towards becoming a ‘Quality Destination’ with its latest TVC, “Feel All The Feelings,” featuring a story narrated by the Amazing Thailand Ambassador “Lalisa LISA Manobal”, a world-renowned rapper, singer, dancer and actor. The film sets to entice tourists to experience and discover the multitude of feelings to be gained from travelling in Thailand, including happiness, serenity, excitement, challenge, and warmth, to establish Thailand as a…
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 30 January 2026 – DFI Retail Group (“DFI”) and Becon, a Samsung-backed company, today announced a strategic partnership to launch an AI-powered skin and scalp assessment solution across online and offline channels in Asia. This milestone reinforces DFI’s commitment to driving growth in wellness and delivering integrated omnichannel experiences at scale, underpinned by trusted advice and personalised recommendations for customers of its Health & Beauty business. (Group photo, from left to right) Amanda Tay, Commercial Director of Health & Beauty, DFI Retail Group; Andrew Wong, Chief Executive Officer of Health & Beauty,…
SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 30 January 2026 – Digital transformation has become an increasingly common priority among small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs in Singapore), according to observations shared by Adverdize following a series of interviews with local businesses across retail, services, and professional sectors. Based on discussions conducted with business owners and operators, digital marketing agency Adverdize notes that many SMEs are reassessing manual workflows and paper-based processes as they scale operations or manage higher transaction volumes. These changes are often driven by efficiency concerns, operational visibility, and sustainability considerations rather than marketing-led initiatives. One recurring theme identified…
HANOI, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire – 30 January 2026 – Alternative finance provider F88 continued its strong growth momentum in the fourth quarter of 2025, reporting higher profits, expanding lending operations and surpassing its full-year business targets, reinforcing its position in Việt Nam’s non-traditional financial services market. F88 continued to expand across three main channels: its nationwide transaction office network, partnerships and digital services via the My F88 application. — Photo courtesy of F88 The company announced pre-tax profit of VNĐ304 billion (US$12 million) for the final quarter, up 47 per cent year-on-year. For the whole year, pre-tax profit…
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 30 January 2026 – World No. 1 women’s tennis player Aryna Sabalenka appears on Tatler’s January double cover in a new light, stepping away from her fierce, decisive on‑court persona to reveal a composed, elegant side. A Diamond Is Forever partners with high jewellery houses Claudia Ma Fine Jewellery, Carnet Jewellery and HEARTS ON FIRE, styling natural diamond pieces with haute couture to create a series of fashion looks that bring her multifaceted brilliance to the fore. Her steady gaze and relaxed poise are subtly amplified by the glow of natural diamond…
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 30 January 2026 – On January 27, the 2nd Academician Summit on Innovative Applications of International Artificial Intelligence Industry Scenarios and the 2026 Greater Bay Area AI Industry Innovation Ecosystem Conference were held at the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (Guangdong) Innovation and Entrepreneurship Incubation Base. With the theme of “Intelligence Drives the Cutting Edge · Scenarios Empower Development”, this summit was co-hosted by the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (Guangdong) Innovation and Entrepreneurship Incubation Base and the Artificial Intelligence Industry Alliance (AIIA). It gathered 5 academicians and more than 300 industry…
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 30 January 2026 – Madame Tussauds Hong Kong welcomes the wax figure of all-round entertainer Tan Jianci, launching a nearly three-month-long limited tour from today until 12 April 2026. Tan Jianci wax figure will greet everyone in the “Hong Kong Glamorous” zone, exquisitely presented in a classic black suit, ready to interact with visitors and adding a touch of star-studded brilliance to the upcoming Spring festival. Celebrate the New Year of the Horse with Tan Jianci’s Wax Figure From Stage to Screen: A Journey of Multi-Directional Development Hailed as a “Hexagonal Warrior”…
BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 30 January 2026 – Amid heightened volatility across global luxury real estate markets driven by geopolitical tensions, trade policy uncertainty, and persistent inflationary pressures, Thailand’s ultra-luxury residential sector continues to demonstrate notable resilience. Within this context, SCOPE, a Bangkok-based ultra-luxury residential developer, reported total sales exceeding THB 2.6 billion in 2025, underscoring sustained confidence from high-net-worth individuals and international investors. SCOPE Langsuan Despite global headwinds including escalating trade disputes, rising commodity prices, and shifting monetary policies, Thailand’s prime residential market remains structurally strong. Bangkok, in particular, continues to attract foreign buyers seeking long-term…
CHONGLI, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 30 January 2026 – The “2026 Chongli Forum” entered its core agenda today at the snow resort in northern China. As a high-profile annual thought leadership event in China’s technology and industrial innovation sector, this year’s forum, themed “New Orientation, New Establishment,” attracted numerous industry leaders including Yu Minhong, founder of New Oriental, Zhou Hongyi, founder of 360 Group, and Yang Guang, Chairman of the Alibaba Design Committee. They explored new trends, pathways, and paradigms under the sweeping wave of artificial intelligence. The forum focused on cutting-edge fields such as the digital economy,…
KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 30 January 2026 – In an era where investors are more selective than ever, SMEs can no longer rely on vision, passion, or static pitch decks alone. The new rule of fundraising is clear: No Data, No Talk. Participants of the Data Fundraising Masterclass gather on Day 3 of the programme in Kuala Lumpur, where SME owners presented investor-ready pitch decks built using CapitalOS, BizPal’s data-driven corporate finance platform. This message took centre stage at the Data Fundraising Masterclass (12–14 December 2025) organised by BizPal by Simplyfi™, where close to 80 SME…