SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 29 April 2026 – The Badminton World Federation (BWF) is pleased to announce BK8 News as the Presenting Partner of the prestigious BWF Thomas & Uber Cup Finals 2026. Through this partnership, BK8 News will support the tournament in its role as Presenting Partner, contributing to enhanced global visibility and deeper fan engagement through integrated media coverage and content-led initiatives. Owen Leed, Commercial & Communications Director at the Badminton World Federation, said: “We are delighted to welcome BK8 News onboard for our flagship team competition, the BWF Thomas & Uber Cup Finals 2026. “The…
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Annual Linkflow Capital research finds SME credit conditions thawed modestly in 2025, with SME borrowing rate declining to an average of 8.18% from a high of 8.47% the preceding year. Bank disbursement times stretched to 33 days on average, against just 7 days for non-bank funders, reshaping where SMEs source credit. SINGAPORE – Media Outreach Newswire – 29 April 2026 – Singapore’s SMEs experienced their first easing in borrowing costs in three years, with average unsecured lending rates falling to 8.18% per annum in 2025 from a multi-year high of 8.47% in 2024, according to Linkflow Capital’s latest SME Financing…
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 29 April 2026 – SUNeVision Holdings Ltd. (“SUNeVision”, SEHK: 1686), the largest data centre provider in Hong Kong and the technology arm of Sun Hung Kai Properties Limited (“SHKP”), announced the successful completion of the third edition of its Startup Programme. The final winners emerged from a distinguished cohort of home-grown startups that showcase AI-driven innovations integrating advanced technology with sustainability, while contributing to Hong Kong’s vibrant startup ecosystem. This year’s programme attracted nearly 100 high-calibre applications, the majority of which showcased AI-native solutions across smart city, green technology, digital assets, EdTech,…
NEW YORK, US – Media OutReach Newswire – 29 April 2026 – De Beers Group recently announced the launch of its new Desert diamonds Bridal campaign undersigned by A Diamond Is Forever, celebrating a fresh and authentic vision for the modern proposal. This campaign marks a significant moment in De Beers’ ongoing commitment to redefining how natural diamonds express individuality, love, and timeless beauty. Desert diamonds, first unveiled as a beacon in October 2025, draw inspiration from the colors of the earth from which they originate. The campaign celebrates a unique spectrum of colors — each shade telling a story…
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 28 April 2026 – Phancy Group Co., Ltd. (Stock Code: 6682.HK), a leading Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) company, today announced the launch of PhanthyModel, a powerful new AI tool built specifically for scientists, engineers, and developers. By enabling AI to train and refine models, PhanthyModel tackles one of the biggest pain points in complex modeling: the long hours and heavy reliance on expert experience. The launch marks a significant step forward in the Company’s push toward “AI autonomous evolution.” In research and industrial settings, modeling is a critical step for predicting outcomes,…
SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 28 April 2026 – The Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants (ISCA) held its 2025/2026 Annual General Meeting (AGM) on 24 April 2026, where members reflected on a year of deliberate investment to strengthen member value and looked ahead to the priorities for the year ahead. The AGM also saw the election and appointment of the 2026 ISCA Council. This year’s AGM saw members returning to Singapore to attend in person, alongside strong participation from those joining virtually. A year of reset and strategic investment In 2025, ISCA recorded its first operating deficit in a…
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 28 April 2026 – Cyberport today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA) acting through Thailand Science Park (TSP), to establish a strategic partnership that strengthens innovation and technology (I&T) collaboration between Hong Kong and Thailand. Cyberport today (28 April 2026) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA) acting through Thailand Science Park (TSP), to establish a strategic partnership that strengthens innovation and technology (I&T) collaboration between Hong Kong and Thailand. Witnessed by Simon Chan, Chairman of Cyberport…
Agentic Mobile Protocol (AMP) is the world’s first agentic payment framework designed for mobile interfaces, including digital wallets, super apps, and wearable devices. Fully open-sourced, the protocol enables LLMs, platforms and merchants’ seamless agentic connection to 4.4 billion digital wallet users worldwide through simple and secure integration. KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 28 April 2026 – Ant International is introducing the Agentic Mobile Protocol (AMP) for the agentic commerce industry to enable secure, AIOps-native agentic payment connection to mobile services including digital wallets, banking apps, super apps, and mobile portals from phones to wearable devices. Ant International…
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 28 April 2026 – Following its successful presentation at LANDMARK, Central in March, the 2nd MOTIFX – Embracing the Beauty of Chinese Culture will be showcased at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre from 27 to 30 April 2026, as part of Home InStyle and Fashion InStyle 2026. Home InStyle and Fashion InStyle bring together a wide range of international brands celebrated for their craftsmanship and creativity, serving as a dynamic platform for exchange across the design and lifestyle industries while sparking new ideas and collaborations. Organised by the Hong Kong…
SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 28 April 2026 – Each year, thousands of Singaporean men complete their National Service (NS) and transition into higher education, typically after a gap of up to two years from formal academic study. The transition back to academic life presents adjustment challenges. After two years in a highly structured and regimented environment, many returning students must readjust to self-directed learning, academic rigour, and independent time management. A research paper done by higher education academia indicates transition, particularly after a break from formal education, can influence students’ academic performance, particularly as they rebuild study habits…
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 28 April 2026 – Voicecomm Technology Co., Ltd. (“Voicecomm Technology” or the “Company”, Stock Code: 2495.HK), a core technology provider and ecosystem operator of trustworthy conversational AI in China, is pleased to announce that the issue of new H Shares to State Fortune Global Strategic LPF (the “Subscriber A”), under the general mandate (the “Subscription A”) was successfully completed on 27 April 2026. The Company has allotted and issued an aggregate of 4,134,849 new H Shares to Subscriber A at the Subscription Price of HK$46.3 per Subscription Share A with net proceeds…
HONG KONG SAR and SHANGHAI, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 28 April 2026 – Hang Lung Properties Limited (“Hang Lung” or the “Company”; stock code: 00101) is pleased to announce the opening of Westlake 66, a 390,200-square-meter mixed-use destination in Hangzhou. Westlake 66 is a sophisticated, lifestyle-driven development comprising a world-class shopping mall, five Grade-A office towers, and Zhejiang Province’s first Mandarin Oriental hotel. As the Company’s 11th project in the Chinese Mainland, it establishes a dynamic new hub of commerce, culture, and community, meticulously designed to deliver a superb spatial experience for the new generation of consumers. Exterior…
BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 28 April 2026 – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is encouraging travel across the country with Amazing Thailand Ambassador LISA through the “Feel All the Feelings, Seeking Thailand’s Wonders”. The initiative invites travellers to discover the diversity of Thai destinations and turn their trips into rejuvenating experiences. Running from 1 May to 31 July 2026, the initiative offers two ways to participate: collecting points via Buddy Rewards, and submitting receipts from certified establishments under programmes such as Trusted Thailand, STAR (Sustainable Tourism Acceleration Rating), and Thailand Tourism Awards — for the chance…
SUBANG JAYA, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 28 April 2026 – China-based home furnishing brand 居然之家 Easyhome has officially launched Easyhome Mall in Kuala Lumpur on 26 April 2026, marking its first major step into the Southeast Asian market and a key milestone in advancing China–Malaysia economic and trade cooperation. From left: SUPT. Tan Shyong Shan, ACP Wan Azlan Wan Mamat, Philip Ho, Datuk Ab Wahab Bin Khalil, Wang Ning, Li Zhiqiang, KH Lim, and Vincent Lee Seng Chiang officiated the ribbon-cutting ceremony for Easyhome Mall. The grand opening ceremony welcomed a distinguished lineup of guests, including Wang Ning,…
Singapore car buyers still lack confidence due to unclear pricing and inconsistent information, even after weeks of research. Consumers spend up to four weeks researching before visiting a dealership, yet gaps in consumer trust persist. Buyers are up to 3 times more likely to return to the same dealership when pricing is clearly itemised. Trust is becoming a stronger decision driver than price when comparing similar vehicles. SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 28 April 2026 – More than half of Singapore used car buyers compare multiple options before making a purchase, yet many still experience uncertainty due to unclear…
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 28 April 2026 – Save the Children Hong Kong has officially launched the “Safe Start for Little Seed” campaign. Beyond legal protections, the initiative aims to cultivate a “Zero Tolerance for Child Abuse” culture and plant the “soil for safe sprouting” across society, ensuring that children’s safety remains the top priority anytime, anywhere. Celebrities across generations and child actors raise their voices together, calling on the city to pledge to become ‘Seed Guardians’. The campaign is strongly supported by “Down-to-earth Grandma” Alice Fung, singer-songwriter and new father Phil Lam, Time Still Turns…
PHUKET, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 28 April 2026 – In observance of Earth Week 2026, a globally recognized week dedicated to environmental awareness, Proud Group, together with its affiliated companies — Andamanda Phuket, InterContinental Phuket Resort by IHG, and Reefuel — announce the continuation of their flagship sustainability initiative, “Go Zero Waste, Save Our Ocean Project 2026,” reaffirming the group’s commitment to responsible business and marine conservation. The executive team, under the leadership of Khun Proudputh Liptapanlop, gathered for a photo prior to the start of the sea turtle release. A Vision Rooted in Sustainable Tourism Guided by…
SANYA, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 27 April 2026 – The 6th Asian Beach Games officially opened on Tuesday evening in Sanya, south China’s Hainan Province. An opening ceremony titled “A Sky-Ocean Meeting” unfolded against a natural backdrop of ocean and sand, welcoming athletes from 45 countries and regions across Asia. The 6th Asian Beach Games is being held from April 22 to 30 in Sanya, a coastal city in south China’s Hainan Province. Over recent months, the host city has established a comprehensive, high-standard service system, now fully operational, to support what organizers describe as a “splendid, exceptional…
MACAU SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 27 April 2026 – Galaxy Macau reinforces its market-leading status as Asia’s premier dining destination with an exceptional presence in this year’s South China Morning Post”100 Top Tables” restaurant guide. Five of its signature restaurants—Feng Wei Ju, 8½ Otto e Mezzo BOMBANA, Lai Heen, Sushi Kissho by Miyakawa, and Teppanyaki Shou—have secured places in the coveted guide, highlighting the resort’s ‘stars of gastronomy’; and Galaxy’s remarkable breadth and commitment to upholding the finest quality and excellence in its lauded portfolio of fine-dining restaurants helmed by the industry’s standout talents. From left: Jackie Ho…
LONG ISLAND, UNITED STATES – Media OutReach Newswire – 27 April 2026 – Garrett Taylor, Founder and Managing Partner of Coastline Wealth Management, has been recognized by InvestmentNews as one of the 2025 Excellence Awardees in the Advisor of the Year (Regional – Northeast) category. This honor highlights professionals who demonstrate leadership, business growth, and a lasting impact on the clients and teams they support. Each year, the Advisor of the Year program identifies advisors from across the U.S. whose work reflects a strong mix of client service, practice development, and regional influence. Taylor was selected as part of a…