Author: Quyen N

Democracy is on the defensive. This is shown by the Bertelsmann Stiftung’s Transformation Index 2026 (BTI). The BTI was first surveyed twenty years ago, when democracies were still in the majority. Today, 56 percent of the 137 countries surveyed by the BTI are ruled autocratically. However, this rarely leads to better governance. Autocracies are more susceptible to corruption, less capable of shaping the future, and less consensus-oriented. However, examples such as Poland and Brazil show that social resistance and political competition can pave the way back to democracy. GÜTERSLOH, GERMANY – Newsaktuell – 26 March 2026 – A majority of…

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 26 March 2026 – On the afternoon of 21 March, the 2026 Ningbo Image Overseas Exhibition took place at the Hong Kong CineArt MegaBox. Using visual media as a connecting thread, the event built a bridge for cultural exchange between Ningbo and Hong Kong, allowing Hong Kong audiences to experience the charm of Ningbo up close. The event comprised three components: a Ningbo-themed film screening, a creative salon, and the ‘Experience Ningbo’ city exhibition, attracting enthusiastic participation from staff and students of Hong Kong Baptist University, as well as local cultural figures.…

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 26 March 2026 – Wellcome and COFCO Corporation Limited (“COFCO”) held a strategic cooperation agreement signing ceremony, announcing the establishment of a long-term partnership. The collaboration will strengthen cooperation across the supply of quality food products, brand and marketing initiatives, supply chain operations and elevating the overall customer consumption experience. Curtis Liu, Chief Executive Officer, Food at DFI Retail Group (back row, fifth from left) and Mr. Lijun Qing, Vice President at COFCO Corporation Limited (back row, third from right) attended the signing ceremony with their teams to announce the strategic partnership…

Contractor Sentiment Survey shows 70% of respondents expect improved market conditions in 2026 Office fit out costs diverge across the region with Japan and Taipei posting largest year-on-year increases while costs in Hong Kong held steady HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 26 March 2026 – Cushman & Wakefield’s Asia Pacific Office Fit Out Cost Guide 2026 highlights a clear shift in regional market dynamics, with sentiment strengthening and activity levels improving across several key markets. Contractor confidence has risen year-on-year, with 70% of the respondents to the firm’s annual Contractor Sentiment Survey anticipating improved conditions in 2026.…

CHATSWORTH, US – Media OutReach Newswire – 25 March 2026 – Tintri, the innovator in workload-aware, AI-powered data management, and Platform9, the leader in simplifying enterprise private clouds, today announced a strategic partnership to deliver a bundled AI-ready infrastructure solution that streamlines deployment and reduces operational costs. The out-of-the-box offering makes it simple for enterprises to stand up and scale modern AI systems without the complexity of traditional stacks. The Problem: AI Is Getting Expensive Running AI to process and analyze data in real time, requires moving enormous amounts of data at extremely high speeds. Existing infrastructure wasn’t built to…

AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS – Media OutReach Newswire – 25 March 2026 – Tintri, innovator of the industry’s only workload-aware, AI-powered data management platform for virtualized and containerized workloads, today announced a strategic partnership with Integration Plumbers, observability integration specialists. Together, the companies have launched a highly anticipated, no-cost, and open-source integration designed to seamlessly connect Tintri’s intelligent VMstore platform to the modern monitoring ecosystems that enterprise IT teams rely on daily. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in enterprise infrastructure management, bridging the historical gap between storage arrays and application-level observability. By leveraging open standards, Tintri and Integration Plumbers are delivering…

BEIJING, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 25 March 2026 – Approaching.ai has announced the appointment of two leading figures in computer science to accelerate its growth in high-efficiency AI infrastructure. Academician Wei-Min Zheng has joined as Chief Scientific Advisor, and Professor Yongwei Wu has been appointed Chief Scientist. This move strengthens the company’s technical leadership and reinforces its long-term competitive moat in AI inference and Token production. World-Class Expertise Reinforcing Technical Moat Academician Wei-Min Zheng is a globally recognized authority in high-performance computing, distributed systems, and AI. His work on scalable storage architectures and parallel systems has had significant…

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 25 March 2026 – The Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP), Ministry of Commerce, successfully hosted “Thai Night Hong Kong 2026” on 18 March 2026 at the Ballroom, JW Marriott Hong Kong, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China. The event aimed to foster business networking and promote collaboration between Thai entrepreneurs and international partners in the film and entertainment industry, with over 517 participants from across the global entertainment sector, including investors, content creators, and media representatives. The event was graciously presided over by Her Royal Highness…

BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 25 March 2026 – In response to growing geopolitical uncertainty, Ananda Development, a publicly listed Thai company and leading developer of urban residences including the landmark Porsche Design Tower Bangkok, today announced the launch of Ananda Relocation Services. This comprehensive, integrated platform is designed to provide a secure, stable, and luxurious base in Thailand for international families, professionals, and investors seeking peace of mind and long-term resilience. Ananda Relocation Services A Fully Integrated, One-Stop Solution Ananda Relocation Services is designed as a fully integrated ecosystem to eliminate the complexities of moving abroad. Through…

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 25 March 2026 – For many families in Hong Kong, parenting can feel like a constant tug‑of‑war between time, stress and emotions. The Heart to Heart Parent‑Child Programme of Save the Children Hong Kong is a parent and child support programme that aims to help parents build confidence and skills in practising positive parenting and non‑violent communication, enabling children to feel respected, develop awareness of self‑protection, and strengthen parent‑child and family relationships. The couple hopes to learn positive parenting through the programme, fostering a family relationship built on mutual respect. Watch video…

LOS ANGELES, US – Media OutReach Newswire – 25 March 2026 – The 98th annual Academy Awards took place March 15th at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, California, effectively ending awards season with an unforgettable evening. The most notable actors in the world showcased the most classic, refined and distinctive diamond jewelry looks of the season. Below, we highlight the standout trends from the event. From left to right: Chase Infiniti, Rose Byrne, Keltie Knight, Barbie Ferreira (Photo Credits: Getty Images) Desert diamonds Once again Desert diamonds were front and center, further confirming it as the standout diamond trend…

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 25 March 2026 – TrendAI™, the enterprise AI security leader, today introduced TrendAI™ Agentic Governance Gateway, a new security solution engineered to give organizations visibility and control over autonomous agent interactions to strengthen security where systems interact across data, tools, and environments with increasing autonomy. To learn more about TrendAI™ and TrendAI™ Agentic Governance Gateway, visit: trendaisecurity.com. Rachel Jin, CPBO and Head of TrendAI™: “Tools like OpenClaw show just how powerful and accessible this new model has become. Organizations need to deploy these systems to unlock the next wave of productivity, and…

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 25 March 2026 – SenseTime (the “Company”; Stock Code: 0020) announced its annual results for 2025. For the full year, total revenue rose 33% year-on-year to more than RMB 5 billion, reaching a new record high and marking the fastest growth in three years. Net loss narrowed by 58.6% year-on-year, while adjusted net loss declined for a fourth consecutive half‑year period, with the pace of year‑on‑year reduction accelerating. EBITDA for the second half of 2025 reached RMB 380 million, turning positive for the first time since listing. The Company has successfully transitioned…

UBT251 is a triple agonist of the receptors for GLP-1, GIP and glucagon (triple G), being jointly developed by United Biotechnology and Novo Nordisk In a phase 2 trial in Chinese people with type 2 diabetes, UBT251 showed a mean HbA1c reduction of up to 2.16%, and a mean body weight reduction of up to 9.8% after 24 weeks, showing improvements relative to placebo and semaglutide 1 mg The safety and tolerability profile of UBT251 appeared consistent with what has been observed in other clinical trials with triple-G agonists. GAUNG DONG, CHINA and BAGSVÆRD, DENMARK – Media OutReach Newswire -…

FOMO Pay launches FOMO AI Soundbox, Singapore’s first compact payment device to consolidate cards, PayNow, e-wallets, and stablecoins into a single point of acceptance with real-time audio confirmation. FOMO Pay also announces an AI-powered merchant intelligence layer in development, enabling merchants to gain insights from their transactions. SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 25 March 2026 – FOMO Pay, a Singapore-headquartered payment institution, today announced the launch of FOMO AI Soundbox and the next phase of its product strategy: a comprehensive payment suite empowered by AI. FOMO Soundbox: Singapore’s First AI-Powered Payments Device Accepting Cards, QR, E-wallets, and Stablecoins Commerce…

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 25 March 2026 – ManpowerGroup Greater China Limited (Stock Code: 2180.HK), a leading global workforce solutions provider, and Beacon Group (parent company BExcellent Group Holdings Limited, listed on the Main Board of the HKEX, Stock Code: 1775.HK), a renowned Hong Kong educational institution, today announced the joint launch of the “Talent in HK” Youth and Family Life Service Security Program. From left to right: Ms. Lancy Chui, Senior Vice President of ManpowerGroup Greater China; Ms. June Leung, Founder of Beacon Group; Ms. Helen Chen, Chief Strategy Officer of FGA Trust This forward-looking…

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 25 March 2026 – Continuous learning plays an important role in helping working professionals remain relevant in a rapidly evolving economy. However, the perceived cost of professional training can sometimes discourage individuals from pursuing further development. SkillsFuture funding schemes are designed to address this concern by reducing the financial barrier to skills upgrading and lifelong learning. Launched in 2015, SkillsFuture is a national movement that supports Singaporeans in developing skills throughout different stages of their careers. Through subsidies administered by SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG), individuals may receive government funding when enrolling in approved courses offered…

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 24 March 2026 – The fourth edition of the Wealth for Good in Hong Kong (WGHK) Summit concluded today (March 24) under the theme “Building Lasting Legacies”, bringing together over 400 influential top family office decision-makers, next-generation successors, industry leaders and pioneers from around the world to explore new perspectives for multi-generational succession and sustained wealth growth for global family offices. The Financial Secretary, Mr Paul Chan, speaks at the Wealth for Good in Hong Kong Summit Gala Dinner today (March 24). Co-organised by the Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau and…

TAIPEI, TAIWAN – Media OutReach Newswire – 24 March 2026 – As healthcare systems worldwide accelerate digital transformation, international buyers and healthcare providers are increasingly seeking reliable partners capable of delivering innovative medical technologies, integrated digital solutions, and resilient supply chains. In recent years, Taiwan has emerged as an important hub for medical technology development and manufacturing in Asia. Combining strong electronics manufacturing capabilities with biomedical engineering expertise, Taiwan has developed a dynamic MedTech ecosystem that continues to draw attention from global healthcare distributors, hospital procurement teams, and system integrators seeking scalable healthcare solutions. Against this backdrop, Medical Taiwan 2026,…

ANTIPOLO CITY, PHILIPPINES – Media OutReach Newswire – 24 March 2026 – Green Xentro has launched the initial phase of a 2,500-unit fleet of fully electric (BEV) taxis in Rizal province, under a strategic partnership with the global mobility platform Green GSM. This marks one of the largest BEV taxi rollouts in the Philippines to date, as well as the first large-scale implementation of a partner-led expansion model designed to accelerate electric mobility adoption across emerging markets. Green Xentro announced the deployment of a 2,500 fleet of fully electric taxis, now serving passengers in the Philippines through the Green GSM…