JINAN, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 22 April 2025 – From 14 to 16 April 2025, the 8th International Master Chef Charity Gala Dinner was held at the Xueye Lake International Conference Centre in Laiwu, Jinan, marking the first-ever hosting of the event in mainland China. Over 1,000 master chefs from around the world gathered at the Xueye Lake International Conference Centre in Jinan. With over 2,300 distinguished chefs attending from around the world – including overseas Chinese chefs, master chefs, celebrities and Michelin-starred chefs – the dinner not only set a new participation record, but raised over RMB10…
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HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 22 April 2025 – Cushman & Wakefield (NYSE: CWK) announced today the appointment of Matthew Bouw as Chief Executive, APAC & EMEA, effective from 1 May 2025. In this new role, he will oversee a single operating model across both regions providing the scale and balance of services to drive growth and offer clients better global connectivity and access to talent.Bouw brings a wealth of experience to this role, which includes leading and successfully growing the APAC region as Chief Executive since 2017. During his 13 years with Cushman & Wakefield, he…
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 22 April 2025 – DFI Retail Group (DFI or the Group), a leading Asian retailer with diverse business formats, has launched a low-carbon rice cultivation pilot programme in 2024 in Thailand. This initiative aims to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the rice industry. By implementing new farming techniques, DFI seeks to promote the adoption of sustainable agriculture practices and enhance environmental awareness among its supply chains. This innovative programme successfully produced 110,000kg of certified low-carbon rice in 2024, achieving a minimum 30% reduction in GHG emissions on the rice fields compared…
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 22 April 2025 – On Earth Day, Watsons, the flagship health and beauty brand of AS Watson, announces an expanded partnership with ClimatePartner to enhance its carbon compensation initiative. For every purchase of selected Watsons Sustainable Choice products, we aim to offset over 4,000 tons of CO2 emissions. Inspiring Customers to Choose Wisely, Live SustainablyTo meet the growing customer demand for Sustainable Choices products, Watsons launched its carbon compensation initiative with ClimatePartner in 2023, initially featuring 7 product ranges. Now, this effort is expanding to include 30 product ranges, further advancing our…
KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 22 April 2025 – AFFIN Group (“AFFIN” or “the Group”) is celebrating its 50th anniversary with the launch of the “AFFIN 50 Years, 50 Prizes” Golden Jubilee Campaign, a year-long celebration rewarding customers with exclusive prizes, strengthening financial literacy, and empowering Malaysians on their financial journey. Running from 1 March 2025 to 31 January 2026, this milestone campaign features 50 exclusive prizes, including a Grand Prize of RM1,000,000. The “AFFIN 50 Years, 50 Prizes” Golden Jubilee Campaign invites customers to participate by performing eligible transactions, such as maintaining a minimum Month-End Balance…
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 22 April 2025 – Appier announced today that POP MART Taiwan has adopted its AI-powered conversational marketing platform, BotBonnie—a solution within Appier’s Personalization Cloud—to accelerate its OMO (online-merge-offline) transformation and streamline the management of limited-edition product sales. The implementation led to a 90% increase in campaign participation, a 210% growth in LINE official account users, and a 30% reduction in manual effort and time spent, setting a new benchmark for transparency and operational efficiency in the designer toy industry. POP MART Taiwan adopted Appier’s Personalization Cloud to enhance transparency and efficiency in…
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 22 April 2025 – WRISE Group today announced the launch of WRISE Capital, a new core business unit that specialises in comprehensive corporate finance and advisory services for listed companies, private and institutional clients. This strategic expansion follows the acquisition of Elstone Capital, a licensed financial advisory firm in Hong Kong managing deals such as IPOs, takeovers, privatisations and listing transfers. WRISE Capital will operate from Hong Kong, serving clients globally.Alongside WRISE Private and WRISE Prestige, WRISE Capital will serve as one of the three core business units in WRISE Group, solidifying…
SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Neswire – 22 April 2025 – Chubb announced today the appointment of Janene Blizzard as the Head of Accident & Health (A&H) for Asia Pacific, effective 1 June 2025. In this role, she will lead the strategy, growth, and performance of Chubb’s A&H portfolios across the region.Based in Singapore, Blizzard will report to Marcos Gunn, Regional President, Asia Pacific, with a matrix reporting line to Daniela Hernandez, Division President for International A&H, Overseas General Insurance.On announcing Blizzard’s appointment, Gunn said, “Janene is an exceptional leader with deep A&H experience. Her proven track record of cultivating high-performing…
SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 22 April 2025 – Zoho, the global technology company headquartered in Chennai, has released its global survey titled “Workplace Digital Transformation Survey 2025”. According to the survey, APAC is leading in several key areas, outperforming other regions in cybersecurity adoption, AI-powered workplace tools, and structured collaboration processes. The study, conducted by Zoho Workplace, the company’s enterprise email and collaboration suite, was conducted across multiple industries and organization sizes, also revealed that APAC’s digital workplace transformation maturity (score of 66.35%) overtakes that of developed nations and also the global average (62.3%). The study further highlights…
JAKARTA, INDONESIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 21 April 2025 – VinFast announces the milestone of delivering 400 VF 3 electric vehicles to Indonesian dealers and customers in just two months after its launch. This milestone not only affirms VinFast’s superior production capacity and process optimization capabilities but also demonstrates the strong appeal of the VinFast VF 3 to consumers in Indonesia and the wider region. Just two months after its launch, VinFast has handed over 400 VF 3 electric vehicles to dealers and customers across the Indonesian market. As the latest addition to VinFast’s diverse portfolio of all-electric vehicles…
DUSHANBE, TAJIKISTAN – Media OutReach Neswire – 21 April 2025 – Wildberries, a leading e-commerce platform in Eurasia, has launched sales and deliveries in Tajikistan via its online marketplace. This marks the fourth country where Wildberries operates in Central Asia and the ninth country in its overall footprint.Customers in Tajikistan, which has a population of over 10 million, can now access the full assortment available on the Wildberries marketplace and place orders via the website Wildberries.tj or through the mobile app. Wildberries’ wide product assortment spans more than 8 million SKUs across various categories, including clothing, health and beauty products,…
KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 21 April 2025 – MSIG Insurance (Malaysia) Bhd (“MSIG Malaysia”) is proud to unveil MSIG PA Add-On: Assisted Living, a pioneering addition to its personal accident (PA) insurance portfolio. This latest enhancement marks a first-of-its-kind offering in Malaysia’s general insurance market, addressing a critical gap in financial protection for individuals who might experience a sudden loss of independence due to accidents or unforeseen events.Traditionally, coverage for assisted living expenses has been available only through life insurance policies. MSIG Malaysia is the first general insurer in the country to introduce this benefit as…
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Neswire – 20 April 2025 – The 2025 World Internet Conference Asia-Pacific Summit successfully took place from April 14 to 15 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. This marks the first international summit of the World Internet Conference held in Hong Kong in its 11-year history, attracting nearly a thousand government officials, experts, scholars, and business representatives from over 50 countries and regions to discuss the core theme of “Digital Intelligence Integration Leading the Future—Joining Hands to Build a Community of Shared Future in Cyberspace.” The summit was hosted by the World…
KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 19 April 2025 – Even the most seasoned CFD traders can fall into psychological traps—from chasing the hype to holding poor trades out of stubborn hope. Emotional biases can cloud judgment and lead even experienced traders to costly blunders. However, psychological resilience reduces the risk of a loss. Octa Broker, as part of its commitment to traders’ education, explores how emotion-driven decisions can quietly sabotage performance and offers practical guidance for staying focused and disciplined. Psychological traps in CFD trading Psychological traps consist of cognitive bias and emotional responses that negatively affect…
HO CHI MINH, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire – 18 April 2025 – Global smart bathroom solutions provider ARROW has officially entered the Vietnamese market, attracting widespread attention and positive reception from consumers and industry partners alike. With over 30 years of innovation and growth, ARROW Home Group has become one of the world’s most recognized names in smart sanitary ware and bathroom interiors. The brand’s strategic partnership with DASH Co., Ltd. to launch its first official flagship showroom in Vietnam marks a significant milestone in ARROW’s global expansion strategy and injects new energy into the country’s sanitary ware sector.This…
SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 18 April 2025 – Creative lifestyle brand M&G LIFE has joined hands with original art toy icon MR.PA from TOYCITY to host a themed pop-up, “Lucky Panda Lounge,” at South Gateway Garden, Level 2 of Jewel Changi Airport. Running from March 27 to April 23, 2025, the pop-up brings a refreshing cultural and creative experience to local fans and international visitors alike. M&G LIFE Presents MR.PA Pop-Up at Jewel Changi Airport, Featuring Exclusive Launches and Interactive Fun The event features the world premiere of the Singapore-exclusive MR.PA Merlion vinyl plush, which has attracted long…
KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 18 April 2025 – Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) have moved from being merely theoretical concepts to a stage when dozens of countries throughout the world are actively testing them in various pilot schemes. Designed as a government-backed digital version of fiat money, CBDCs combine the trust of centralised monetary systems with the flexibility of digital payments. Unlike cryptocurrencies, which fluctuate based on market sentiment and are often decentralised, CBDCs are state-issued, pegged to national currencies, and intended to offer price stability and legal certainty—features that make them particularly relevant in a…
KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – EQS Newswire – 18 April 2025 – AIMS, a leading global financial broker, as part of the AIMS Group, is proud to announce its official partnership with the World Trading Tournament (WTT), the most anticipated global gamified trading competition in 2025. With a total prize pool of USD 2.75 million, WTT is redefining the standard for competitive trading events globally. The champion will take home an impressive USD 1 million, while each of the Top 100 finalists will receive a minimum cash prize of USD 5,000. They’ll also enjoy an exclusive 3-day, 2-night stay in a…
KYOTO, JAPAN – Media OutReach Newswire – 18 April 2025 – Travelodge Hotels Asia is excited to welcome thousands of guests to the newly refreshed and renovated Travelodge Kyoto Shijo Omiya, nestled in the lively Shijo Omiya district. Travelodge Kyoto Shijo Omiya now features upgraded interiors, thoughtfully redesigned rooms, and exclusive Buy 1 Get 1 Free grand opening promotion designed for smart travelers looking to experience the best of Kyoto. Ideally located just a 5-minute walk from Shijo Omiya Station, the hotel offers convenient access to Kyoto’s iconic landmarks, including Nijo Castle, the Kyoto Imperial Palace, and the Gion district.…
MOSCOW, RUSSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 18 April 2025 – SIBUR, Russia’s largest producer of polymers and rubber, announces that its Amur Gas Chemical Complex (Amur GCC) is now 75% complete. The company is building the complex in Russia’s Far East in collaboration with Sinopec, a leading Chinese energy and chemical company.Once completed, the Amur GCC will be one of the largest polyethylene and polypropylene production facilities not only in Russia but anywhere in the world. With a design capacity of 2.7 million tonnes of polymers per year, the complex will be able to provide significant export volumes to…