Tracking 11 major cities to assess internationality, the index provides data-driven insights to shape urban policy, guide business strategy, and encourage regional exchange HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 5 October 2026 – The Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce (HKGCC) and independent research firm Ipsos launched the second edition of the Asian Cities Internationality Index (ACII), a comprehensive evaluation of 11 major hubs across seven core dimensions. By assessing cities on Business and Economy, Quality of Life, Infrastructure and Connectivity, Innovation and Ideas, Human Capital Diversity, Cultural Interaction, and Government and Legal System for Business, the multifaceted…
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HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 5 October 2026 – NAMAA has announced the launch of Future Foods and Picnic, two new ventures that support restaurants, businesses and consumers across the Middle East. Together, they strengthen NAMAA’s portfolio of digital food solutions, helping restaurant operators grow their delivery business while making workplace dining simpler. Future Foods Opens New Revenue Opportunities for Restaurant Operators Born out of the Kitchens business, Future Foods was created to help restaurant operators generate additional revenue through virtual delivery brands. Today, it is the largest virtual brand company in the restaurant space, with more…
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 5 October 2026 – Amid rising operating costs and accelerating digital transformation, many small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Hong Kong are facing increasing pressure from equipment investment, limited manpower resources, and the growing complexity of print management across multiple departments. For organizations with multiple teams, office locations, or hybrid work arrangements, maintaining a reliable and efficient printing environment at a reasonable cost has become an important operational challenge. Most businesses primarily print A4 documents such as contracts, invoices, reports, and administrative paperwork. When A4 printing is sufficient to meet the majority…
Shares perspectives on leadership, resilience and legacy with nearly 1,000 customers, young professionals, and aspiring leaders HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 4 October 2026 – Prudential Hong Kong Limited (“Prudential”) welcomed Dr Maye Musk, a globally renowned author, supermodel and dietitian, to the Prudential Leadership Forum, titled Beyond Success: The Blueprint for Leadership, Resilience and Legacy, held on 3 October 2026. (From left) Lawrence Lam, Chief Executive Officer, Prudential Hong Kong Limited; Dr Maye Musk; and Angel Ng, Regional CEO, Greater China; Group Customer and Wealth, Prudential plc, at the Prudential Leadership Forum, where they shared perspectives…
SHANGHAI, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 3 October 2026 – China News Service (CNS) praises Shanghai Electric’s recent contract for Unit 3 of the Samalaju Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT) Project in Sarawak, Malaysia, highlighting it as the first overseas deployment of a heavy-duty gas turbine manufactured by the Chinese company. Caption:Shanghai Electric’s heavy-duty gas turbine makes its overseas debut https://youtu.be/0rK3O7ispTQ?si=wZ_x_lXpo5SjxC_V The deal is seen as a milestone in the international commercialization of China’s heavy-duty gas turbine technology, CNS said in a news report issued on Sept. 29. According to the report, Shanghai Electric will provide a complete package…
Transforming QS Practice in a New Era: Integrating Digital Construction, Collaborative Contracting and Payment SecurityHONG KONG, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 3 October 2026 – The Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors (HKIS) Quantity Surveying Division hosted the HKIS Quantity Surveying Division Conference 2026 (the Conference) today at the CIC-Zero Carbon Park. This year’s theme, “Transforming QS Practice in a New Era: Integrating Digital Construction, Collaborative Contracting and Payment Security”, reflects the evolving role of Quantity Surveyors during a time of economic restructuring. The Conference brought together around 200 participants both in person and online, including government officials, industry leaders,…
SHENZHEN, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 3 October 2026 – Huawei hosted an international media roundtable today featuring Richard Yu, Executive Director, Chairman of the Investment Review Board, and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Consumer BG. Yu shared comprehensive insights into Huawei’s consumer business and HarmonyOS ecosystem. Richard Yu joined Huawei in 1993, working on early developments like the first-generation program-controlled switch and participating in the establishment of Huawei’s wireless communications business, which started with GSM. Over the past decade, Yu has led Huawei’s consumer business with the vision to deliver a seamless AI life experience…
BEIJING, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 2 October 2026 – People’s Daily’s video series Decoding Rural China’s Governance, which explores grassroots governance and rural development in different parts of China, follows this six-village tourism cluster in its latest episode One Green Haven, Six Linked Villages, exploring how the six villages are turning online attention into a shared opportunity for rural development. Xixinan village first went viral in 2023, when photos of its fairy-tale greenery spread on Chinese platforms. But the tourism boom also raised new questions: How could the village generate revenue without charging an entrance fee? And how…
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 2 October 2026 – UstarPay announced that it will co-host “Token2049 Networking Event with BitGo, HashKey & UstarPay” with BitGo and HashKey Cloud during TOKEN2049 Singapore. The event will take place in Singapore and will be subject to registration approval. The exact venue address will be provided to approved participants after registration. The event will bring together industry participants from digital assets, fintech, payments, Web3 infrastructure, institutional services, and cross-border finance. It aims to provide a face-to-face networking platform for institutions, project teams, infrastructure providers, investors, and professionals. Discussions will focus on…
A Rare Freehold Home in Novena, District 11 SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 2 October 2026 – Far East Organization (远东机构) announces the unveiling of The Serra Residences, a new 28-storey freehold development. Tucked into the natural slopes of Bassein Road, the 133-unit development in District 11 is set within a quiet residential enclave minutes from Novena’s lifestyle and healthcare precinct. Hero Perspective of The Serra Residences, showcasing the 28-storey tower set within the Novena residential enclave Guide price starts from $3,120 psf, with a 710 sqft 2-bedroom with study unit commencing from $2.22 million. Ms SHAW Lay See…
HANOI, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire – 2 October 2026 – A US$136.3 billion investment pipeline for power generation and grids to 2030 is opening a new race in technology, equipment and supply capability. Against this backdrop, GEEC 2027 – organised by VEFAC (the operator of the Vietnam Exposition Center, VEC) in partnership with dmg events (Dubai) – will bring together hundreds of companies and experts at VEC from 24–26 February 2027, creating a direct meeting point between domestic investment demand and global energy suppliers. Investment in transmission and digitalised operations is widening demand for equipment and for protection and…
Houston-based Alpha Energy forms Alpha Energy International to acquire and modernise mature oil fields; Tennor provides $500 million funding facilityHOUSTON, US – Media OutReach Newswire – 2 October 2026 – Alpha Energy, the Houston-based oil and gas upstream company, has formed Alpha Energy International to lead its expansion outside the United States and has sold a 65% stake in the new company to Tennor Global LLC. Tennor has agreed to arrange Alpha Energy International with a $500 million funding facility, allowing the venture to move quickly on acquisitions in selected countries, including Venezuela. Alpha Energy International will be responsible for…
Five-year collaboration will build the technology, data, and delivery capabilities needed to translate genomic research into real-world healthcare applications under Singapore’s National Precision Medicine programme.SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 2 October 2026 – Precision Health Research, Singapore (PRECISE), and AI & digital transformation company, Temus, signed a memorandum of understanding to establish a PRECISE-Temus Joint Innovation Centre (JIC), a five-year collaboration to support the technology, data, and delivery capabilities for Phase III of Singapore’s National Precision Medicine (NPM) programme. Left to Right: Mr Sng Ren Yeong, CEO, Temus; Mr Ong Ye Kung, Minister for Health and Coordinating Minister for…
Initiative combines housing support with fire insurance protection to provide greater financial security for Orang Asli familiesKUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 2 October 2026 – MSIG Insurance (Malaysia) Bhd (“MSIG Malaysia”), the country’s third largest fire insurer, has reaffirmed its long-term commitment to strengthening community resilience through its continued collaboration with EPIC Homes. The initiative reflects the joint effort of MSIG Malaysia and EPIC Homes to support Orang Asli families through housing initiatives and fire insurance protection. As part of this long-standing collaboration, MSIG Malaysia continues to provide fire insurance protection for homes built by EPIC Homes…
NEW DELHI, INDIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 2 October 2026 – 1win Charity continues to expand its community initiatives across India, directing more than $170,000 to projects supporting elderly care, sports infrastructure, disaster recovery, and environmental restoration. As part of its ongoing work with elderly communities, 1win Charity partnered with Indian professional boxer Neeraj Goyat to provide wheelchairs and essential medication to residents of elderly care homes. The initiative builds on an earlier collaboration with Goyat that provided pensioners with everyday essentials, drinking water, food, and medicine, including support for residents with mobility difficulties. The organization has also invested…
PTT Oil and Retail Business Public Company Limited secured 12 awards across international, industry and consumer sectors in 2026, reflecting broad recognition of its vision to link business growth with opportunity, quality of life and a sustainable future for all stakeholders.BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 2 October 2026 – PTT Oil and Retail Business Public Company Limited (OR), the retail and lifestyle arm of Thailand’s PTT Group, has received 12 awards in 2026 spanning three sectors of recognition: international capital markets, domestic industry and consumers. These include six awards from the 16th Asian Excellence Awards organised by Hong…
SHANGHAI, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 1 October 2026 – Huawei today officially launched its next-generation flagship HUAWEI Mate 90 Series, featuring the powerful LogicFolding Tau Chip, the Kirin 9050 Pro. Packed with breakthrough innovations, including the XMAGE True-to-Color Portrait Camera, the Second-generation Linglong Display, full-body Kunlun Xuanwu architecture, and the HUAWEI XMAGE Z10 Modular Camera, the series sets a new benchmark for mobile technology. Richard Yu, Executive Director of Huawei, Director of the Investment Review Board, and Chairman of the Huawei Consumer BG, stated: “The HUAWEI Mate 90 Series is equipped with the flagship Tau chipset across the…
From Mekong-side culture in Vientiane to the mountains and adventure of Vang Vieng, Amari encourages travellers to experience Laos at a slower paceVIENTIANE, LAOS – Media OutReach Newswire – 1 October 2026 – Amari is inviting international travellers to discover two contrasting sides of Laos in one journey, combining the culture, cuisine and laid-back riverside life of the capital, Vientiane, with the dramatic mountain landscapes and outdoor adventures of Vang Vieng. Connected by rail, the two destinations offer a compelling twin-centre itinerary for travellers looking to experience more of Laos beyond a traditional sightseeing trip. Amari Vientiane and Amari Vang…
Whole-of-Government initiative empowers women exporters to secure international trade leads at the inaugural WiEX @ MIHAS 2026.KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 1 October 2026 – Demonstrating the global demand for Malaysian innovation, women-led enterprises achieved RM229 million in potential export sales during the pre-arranged business matching sessions and the 4-days exhibition held at the Women in Export (WiEX) Pavilion @ MIHAS 2026. The targeted 215 B2B meetings connected local women entrepreneurs with international buyers and distributors from Egypt, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, China, Hong Kong, Thailand, Indonesia and Myanmar. Women-owned companies from Selangor, Kedah and Kuala Lumpur, Perak and…
SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 1 October 2026 – Aolani, a Singapore-founded neocloud powering AI growth, today announced a partnership with Karman (formerly known as Utilidata) to fully utilize available power of Aolani’s AI infrastructure through advanced power orchestration capabilities. As global demand for AI compute intensifies, intelligent energy management has become crucial in maximising AI infrastructure performance and scalability. Being at the forefront of providing AI compute access in Asia, Aolani is continuously investing in technologies that optimise the use of available power resources to drive greater efficiency and value from their AI deployments. Through this partnership, Aolani…