New endowment plan offers potential yearly cash benefits, downside resilience and access to the Barclays Regime-Aware Dynamic Asset Rotation (“Barclays RADAR”) 6% RC Indices.SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 4 August 2026 – Etiqa Insurance Singapore has launched Enrich Index Income, a new non-participating endowment plan, which provides dual benefits of insurance protection and index exposure with capital guaranteed at maturity, allowing one’s cash value to grow over the long term with peace of mind. Customers can get non-guaranteed yearly cash benefits linked to the performance of the Barclays RADAR 6% RC SGD Index or Barclays RADAR 6% RC USD…
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JAKARTA, INDONESIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 4 August 2026 – Aon plc (NYSE: AON), a leading global professional services firm, today announced the appointment of Stephen as CEO for Indonesia, effective 3 August 2026, subject to regulatory approval. Based in Jakarta, Stephen will lead Aon’s business in Indonesia across Commercial Risk, Health, Talent and Wealth. He will be responsible for setting and executing Aon’s strategy in Indonesia, ensuring excellence in client service delivery and fostering a strong, high-performing culture across the business. He will report to Jane Drummond, chief commercial officer for Asia Pacific and interim head of Southeast…
New national pavilions, first-time exhibitors spanning wild-capture fisheries to smart aquaculture technology, and a dedicated Seafood Processing Asia showcase the growing appetite for global suppliers to build strategic relationships across AsiaSINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 4 August 2026 – Seafood Expo Asia/Seafood Processing Asia, organized by Diversified, will take place 2–4 September 2026 at the Sands Expo and Convention Centre in Singapore. Seafood suppliers from around the world and across the supply chain will converge to debut products, build relationships and learn about the industry’s most timely opportunities and challenges. First-time exhibitors and new national and regional pavilions spanning…
PHNOM PENH, CAMBODIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 4 August 2026 – The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is inviting the public to celebrate the completion of the Phnom Penh Cambodia Temple, and to tour the new temple. This sacred house of worship is the first Latter-day Saint temple in the Kingdom of Cambodia. Phnom Penh Cambodia Temple – the first temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Cambodia. The First Presidency of the Church has announced that open house tours will run from Saturday, 15 August 2026, to Saturday, 22 August 2026, except…
As gold prices reach record highs, Taiwanese consumers are increasingly seeking transparent, customer-focused appraisal services for their valuable assets. TAIPEI, TAIWAN – Media OutReach Newswire – 4 August 2026 – As gold prices reached historic highs in 2025, more consumers in Taiwan are reassessing the value of jewelry, luxury watches, and designer goods they have kept at home. Jewel Cafe team members providing trusted specialty buying services in Taiwan. According to the World Gold Council, the LBMA afternoon gold price set 53 new all-time highs during 2025, while the annual average price rose 44% year-on-year to USD 3,431 per ounce.…
Newly opened Tsuen Wan OP Mall store offers free appraisals of gold, jewelry, luxury watches, and branded goods with no obligation to sell HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 4 August 2026 – Following a record-breaking year for gold prices in 2025, more people are seeking to understand the value of jewelry, precious metals, luxury watches, and branded goods. Against this backdrop, Japanese-founded specialty buying brand Jewel Cafe has opened its Tsuen Wan OP Mall store, expanding its presence in Hong Kong. According to the World Gold Council, the LBMA afternoon gold price set 53 new all-time highs…
BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 3 August 2026 – Thai Cement Manufacturers Association (TCMA) is advancing Thailand–Canada collaboration by piloting carbon capture technology in the Thai cement industry. The initiative designates the “Saraburi Sandbox” as a low-carbon technology testbed, bringing together industry, government, academia, and global partners to support the transition to a low-carbon economy, while enhancing the long-term competitiveness of Thailand’s industrial sector. From Thailand–Canada Collaboration to Industrial-Scale Deployment TCMA announced progress in its strategic Thailand–Canada partnership under the project “Decarbonization of the Cement and Concrete Sectors in Thailand.” As part of the initiative, a Mobile Carbon…
Spotlighting Macao’s Emerging Medical and Wellness SectorMACAU SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 3 August 2026 – iRad Hospital, a premier medical and wellness facility launched by Melco Resorts & Entertainment and iRad Group, was recently featured in a July 2026 episode of CNN’s internationally broadcast program Meanwhile in Asia. The program discussed Macao’s efforts to diversify its economy beyond gaming, spotlighting its medical and wellness tourism sector. iRad Hospital at Studio City, Macau During the episode, CNN examined how destinations across Asia are seeking new growth avenues, noting Macao’s strategic push to develop a niche in medical tourism. The…
KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 3 August 2026 – In an era defined by localized inflation, an escalating global energy crisis, and supply chain disruptions, a distinct class of Malaysian Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) is rewriting the playbook. Rather than retreating into survival mode, these trailblazers are actively leveraging economic turmoil to restructure, capture market share, and outpace their competitors. To honor this strategic mastery and unyielding grit, SAMENTA and Business Media International proudly recognized 170 outstanding SMEs at the latest edition of the Golden Bull Award. The two-night event was officiated by YB Tuan Steven…
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 3 August 2026 – hk0debt.com, a free Traditional Chinese information platform covering debt restructuring options in Hong Kong, today announced its full launch. The platform explains the city’s main formal and informal debt solutions — including Individual Voluntary Arrangement (IVA), Debt Relief Plan (DRP), balance transfer and bankruptcy — in plain language, so that borrowers can understand their options before committing to any provider. With interest rates and living costs remaining elevated, many Hong Kong borrowers are servicing multiple credit cards and personal loans at the same time. Information about the alternatives…
14-year power purchase agreement will cut SIM’s energy rates by more than 45% while delivering approximately 1,100 MWh of solar energy annually to its Clementi Road campusSINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 3 August 2026 – The Singapore Institute of Management (SIM), one of Singapore’s leading private, not-for-profit education and lifelong learning institutions, has signed a long-term solar agreement with Peak Energy, a clean-energy platform that develops, owns and operates renewable assets across Asia Pacific. Under the agreement, Peak Energy will design, finance, build, own and operate an approximately 900 kWp onsite solar installation at SIM’s campus on Clementi Road,…
BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 3 August 2026 – At a time when travel for Thai people is no longer simply about ‘taking a break’, many are choosing to travel to attend events that interest them, whether sporting competitions, music festivals, seaside activities, art events or city festivals. These experiences can transform an ordinary trip into a journey filled with stories, meaning and lasting memories. Amari Pattaya and OZO North Pattaya invite travellers to extend their Pattaya Marathon 2026 trip into a seaside escape amid the vibrancy of Pattaya — an event city filled with sport, music, cafés…
Digital consumer finance group reports positive operating profit for the first half of 2026 as it prepares to expand across the GCC and South-East Asia MANAMA, BAHRAIN / MANILA, PHILIPPINES – Media OutReach Newswire – 3 August 2026 – Skyro, a digital consumer finance group headquartered in Bahrain, posted its first-ever half-year operating profit in H1 2026, just over three years after launching in the Philippines in 2022. The company’s credit portfolio has grown almost eightfold since the end of 2023, while revenue has tripled year-over-year since launch, as Skyro prepares to expand its model across the GCC and South-East…
HO CHI MINH CITY, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire – 3 August 2026 – The HCM City Development Joint Stock Commercial Bank (HDBank – HoSE: HDB) on July 30 signed a US$721 million international syndicated social loan with the Asian Development Bank, Standard Chartered and other international financial institutions, marking the largest international syndicated social loan ever raised by a Vietnamese organisation. Dr Nguyễn Thị Phương Thảo, Permanent Vice Chairwoman of HDBank’s Board of Directors, speaks at the signing ceremony, noting that the US$721 million syndicated social loan opens up new resources to support sustainable development and financial inclusion in…
HCMC, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire – 3 August 2026 – The Ho Chi Minh City Development Joint Stock Commercial Bank (HDBank – HoSE: HDB) reported strong first-half 2026 results, with pre-tax profit rising 31% year-on-year to VND13.2 trillion (US$505 million). An HDBank transaction office in HCM City. — Photo courtesy of the bank. Total assets increased 12.3% from the beginning of the year to VND1.04 quadrillion (US$39.6 billion) as of June 30, placing HDBank among the few Vietnamese banks with assets exceeding VND1 quadrillion (US$38 billion). The bank delivered industry-leading profitability, with ROE of 25.4% and ROA of 2.17%.…
Music Video to Premiere Worldwide on 8 August, with Exclusive Advance Screening at HEAD IN THE CLOUDS Music & Arts Festival in Los AngelesKUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 3 August 2026 – Emerging Japanese girl group kiOra marked a major milestone on Saturday, 1 August 2026, with their first-ever overseas performance, taking the stage as the opening act at CENTRAL MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT FESTIVAL 2026 in KUALA LUMPUR at festival venue Zepp. During the performance, the four-member group announced that the official music video for their highly anticipated debut single, “Coco,” will premiere worldwide on Saturday, 8…
SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 3 August 2026 – Zuellig Pharma, a leading healthcare solutions company in Asia, today announced that it has acquired all rights, title, and interest in and to Cialis® (Tadalafil), a leading men’s health product from Eli Lilly and Company (“Lilly”) in Singapore. Following the acquisition, Zuellig Pharma will now own the trademarks and marketing authorizations and licenses manufacturing know-how for Cialis®, a treatment for erectile dysfunction (ED) and benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), in 12 markets in Asia, with the expansion of its ownership into Singapore. Zuellig Pharma will also continue to promote and distribute…
As the global watch industry slows and fraud risks in the secondary channel draw public attention, Times Avenue is among Singapore’s secondhand luxury watch specialists seeing sustained growth on the back of shifting buyer preferences and tightening consumer scrutinySINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 3 August 2026 – Times Avenue by Horology Maison marks its five-year anniversary in 2026, as Singapore’s pre-owned luxury watch market expands amid a broader slowdown in the global watch industry. A Growing Secondary Market and the Case for Regulated Dealers The Bloomberg Subdial Watch Index, which tracks the 50 most-traded references by transaction value, recorded…
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 2 August 2026 – The Eugene BB Expo, Hong Kong’s largest annual maternity and baby grand event, grandly opened at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. XINGZISHAN, an original Chinese functional kids’ loungewear brand from mainland China, staged its highly anticipated debut at the exhibition. Blending Eastern and Western aesthetics with premium craftsmanship, the brand leverages the Greater Bay Area as a strategic gateway to complete its landmark Hong Kong & Macau market premiere, officially kicking off its overseas expansion journey. Mainland Original Base Layer Specialist Debuts at Hong Kong’s Top…
JAKARTA, INDONESIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 1 August 2026 – Global high-performance charging brand CUKTECH has officially introduced the CUKTECH 6 Ultra Charger to the Indonesian market. Powered by advanced GaN (Gallium Nitride) technology, the new charger combines up to 100W MAX output, a compact design, and comprehensive safety protection to deliver a faster, smarter, and more reliable charging experience for work, study, and travel. Compact Design with Powerful Multi-Device Charging As smartphones, tablets, laptops, and portable gaming devices become everyday essentials, users increasingly seek a single charger capable of powering them all. The CUKTECH 6 Ultra Charger delivers…