Author: Miley Selena

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 24 January 2025 – Financial Secretary of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR), Paul Chan, wrapped up his participation at the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting in Davos, Switzerland (January 23) with a flurry of thematic meetings, panel discussions and high-level exchanges with global political, business and financial leaders. As a panelist for a discussion session titled “Stemming Financial Fragmentation”, Mr Chan noted that while geopolitics may subject regional and global financial markets to greater volatility, Hong Kong boasts a robust financial system and strong buffer, maintains a free and…

WASHINGTON, DC and ULAANBAATAR, MONGOLIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 24 January 2025 – The U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) has received approval from its Board of Directors on a $150 million landmark financing to the Mongolian Mortgage Corporation (MIK), advised by Delphos, the global financial advisory firm. This transformative deal will see the DFC acquire $150 million of mortgage-backed securities, managed by MIK, enabling local commercial banks to create new and affordable mortgages. The ultimate goal is to increase homeownership opportunities for thousands of low—and middle-income families in Mongolia. The approval represents the largest Mongolian financing in the…

Operational safety and environmental protection of clean energy projects are of vital importance to accelerate the development of green technology applications. SHANGHAI, January 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Shanghai Electric (SEHK: 2727, SSE: 601727) recently received several certifications for projects in the fields of photovoltaics, sustainable thermal energy, safety and environmental protection, recognizing thus its energy technological capabilities in Dubai, Oman, BangladeshAnd Malaysia. The Company has also led community development initiatives in Pakistan. Regarding safety, Shanghai Electric received a certificate of appreciation for its exemplary HSE performance in the Noor Energy 1 solar project, a 950 MW CSP and PV hybrid…

HAIKOU, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 24 January 2025 – Recently, the Hainan Free Trade Port in southern China has launched various events featuring intangible cultural heritage to celebrate the Spring Festival. Visitors can look forward to abundant sunshine, a rich cultural legacy, verdant rainforests, and warm hospitality over the holiday season. Hainan has planned 300 programs to highlight its intangible cultural heritage. Festival, the social practices of the Chinese people in celebration of traditional New Year, was inscribed on UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity last December. This upcoming Spring Festival, Hainan has planned…

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 24 January 2025 – Kaplan (Singapore) officially launched its new Odeon 333 City Campus1 on 17 January 2025, another dynamic hub for delivering Murdoch University and Kaplan programmes and fostering a vibrant environment for student activities. This landmark occasion also celebrates the longstanding partnership between Murdoch University and Kaplan, recently renewed for another 15 years in 2024. From left to right, Professor Peter Waring, Professor Simon McKirdy, Professor Andrew Deeks, His Excellency Allaster Cox, Ms Denise Phua, Mr David Jones, and Dr Susie Khoo commemorated the launch of the Odeon 333 City Campus The…

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 24 January 2025 – KPMG in Singapore (KPMG) has launched a strategic guide, Advancing Digital Sustainable Talent for the Future, to support local businesses in developing digital talent while embedding sustainability into their operations. Created with contributions from the Infocomm Media Development Authority of Singapore (IMDA) and the Singapore Computer Society (SCS) Sustainable Tech SIG, the guide is closely aligned with national priorities such as the Forward Singapore exercise and the Singapore Green Plan 2030. From Left to Right: Mr Francis Lee, SCS Executive Director Mr Benjamin Soh, Sustainable Tech SIG, Committee Member Ms…

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 24 January 2025 – MSIG Asia Pte Ltd (“MSIG”), a leading general insurance brand in the region, and The RiskPoint Group (“RiskPoint”), one of Europe’s largest Managing General Underwriters specialising in renewable energy, have announced a strategic partnership to advance renewable energy insurance in Asia Pacific. This collaboration underscores both organisations’ shared commitment to sustainability and innovation in addressing the evolving needs of the sector. With approval from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) for RiskPoint’s appointment as MSIG Singapore’s MGA, the partnership will leverage Singapore’s position as a regional insurance hub to provide…

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 24 January 2025 – Widely celebrated for its literary and artistic value, as well as its timeless virtues, the Chinese literary classic Romance of the Three Kingdoms continues to inspire audiences across generations. The Absolutely Fabulous Theatre Connection (AFTEC), known for its innovative bilingual Learning Theatre™ approach, is set to present its latest production, Rousing the Dragon, this March. This English retelling of the Three Kingdoms saga will bring to life the legendary tales of Liu Bei, Guan Yu, Zhang Fei, and Zhuge Liang. Directed and adapted by Dr Vicki Ooi, recipient…

HO CHI MINH CITY, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire – 24 January 2025 – Visa (NYSE: V), a global leader in digital payments, and DealMe, a fintech company, have joined forces to address the increasing demand for cross-border shopping and flexible payment options. This collaboration will introduce cross-border card installment payment services, offering greater payment flexibility to Vietnamese and other international consumers. Cardholders with locally issued Visa credit cards in Vietnam will soon have access to real-time installment offers at top merchants in South Korea, enhancing repayment convenience while traveling. This initiative will benefit Vietnamese shoppers, as Visa’s data indicates…

MOSCOW, RUSSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 24 January 2025 – Wildberries, a leading e-commerce platform in Eurasia, saw a surge in sales turnover for its operations in Central Asia in 2024. With a population of 75 million and rapidly growing online retail penetration, Central Asia is one of the world’s most dynamic markets for e-commerce growth. Wildberries currently operates in three of the region’s five countries. Kazakhstan, the largest economy in Central Asia, is Wildberries’ third-largest market after Russia and Belarus. The company began operating there a decade ago. Purchases in Kazakhstan on the Wildberries marketplace increased by 96%…