Author: Kevin Le

HANOI, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire – 2 May 2024 – The nomination portal for the 2024 VinFuture Prize officially concluded on April 17th with a total of 1,469 nominations for the fourth award season. The number of nominating partners has increased nearly eightfold compared to the first-year Prize; and nearly 15% of this year’s nominating partners are among the world’s top 2% most-cited researchers. Second from the right: Prof. Martin Andrew Green (University of New South Wales, Australia, Laureate of the 2023 VinFuture Grand Prize) is one of three new members of the 2024 VinFuture Prize Council, along with…

GENÈVE, SWITZERLAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 2 May 2024 – Arla Foods Ingredients will showcase the potential of whey protein in beverages that combine hydration with nutritional benefits at Vitafoods Europe 2024. Research shows that 61% of global active and lifestyle nutrition consumers are looking for functional beverages that provide health benefits beyond nutrition. At Vitafoods Europe (14th to 16th May) Arla Foods Ingredients will showcase new functional water concepts demonstrating how its whey protein isolates can meet this need for ‘holistic hydration.’ Designed for powder shake formats, Lacprodan® ISO.WaterShake is rich in both essential amino acids (EAAs) and…

CHITTAGONG, BANGLADESH – Media OutReach Newswire – 2 May 2024 – Helle Thorning-Schmidt, Denmark’s first female Prime Minister and a decade-long leader of the Social Democrat Party of her country, has joined the Asian University for Women (AUW) in Bangladesh as a Patron. Prime Minister Thorning Schmidt also served as the Chief Executive Officer of Save the Children International and continues to serve on a variety of important Board and Advisory roles, including as Co-Chair of Facebook’s Oversight Board that addresses complex issues relating to freedom of expression. Helle Thorning-Schmidt Asian University for Women (https://asian-university.org) which was co-founded in 2008…

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 2 May 2024 – ViewQwest, a leading Telecommunications and Managed Security Services Provider (MSSP), announced a strategic collaboration with Console Connect, a leading Network-as-a-Service (NaaS) platform, to elevate direct cloud connectivity for enterprises in Singapore. This collaboration will bring forth a myriad of advantages for ViewQwest’s enterprise customers. “Our collaboration with Console Connect underscores our commitment to delivering cutting-edge solutions for enterprise businesses in Singapore,” said Benjamin Tan, ViewQwest’s Chief Commercial Officer overseeing its Enterprise and International Business segments. “By combining Console Connect’s global NaaS expertise with our local telecommunications and security services, we…

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 2 May 2024 – In an era where talk of sustainability often exceeds impactful action, Singapore’s Stewardship Asia Centre (SAC) and its partners have embarked on a mission to spotlight businesses that are leading by example. The third iteration of Steward Leadership 25 (SL25) aims to honour projects that embody the essence of steward leadership by merging profitable growth with solutions to some of humanity’s most pressing challenges. Steward leadership, characterised by a deep-seated commitment to fostering a brighter future for stakeholders, society, future generations, and the environment, is not merely a noble pursuit…

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 2 May 2024 – On 30 April 2024, Nomura Orient International Securities (“Nomura”) published a research report stating that Fosun International Limited’s (“Fosun International” or the “Company”) (stock code: 00656.HK) core operations have shown a clear sign of growth on the back of its effective strategy of focusing on core businesses. The growth momentum is especially strong at Fosun Tourism Group. Nomura, therefore, maintains an “overweight” rating on Fosun International. Nomura pointed out that Fosun’s four core subsidiaries, namely Yuyuan, Fosun Pharma, Fosun Insurance Portugal and Fosun Tourism Group together contributed 72%…

BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 1 May 2024 – The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) reached a resolution that four former executives of the Thai State-owned oil and gas company, PTT Exploration and Production Public Company Limited (PTTEP), are found guilty of corruption, collusion, and bribery in connection to PTTEP’s Arthit Offshore Gas Field Project. The NACC was made aware of this case following the United States Government’s announcement of the conclusion of its investigation into the global bribery scheme of Rolls-Royce, the United Kingdom-based manufacturer and distributor of power systems for the aerospace, defense, marine, and energy sectors.…

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 1 May 2024 – Dominic Khoo, founder of WatchFund, a multi-award-winning alternative investment firm, has won the misrepresentation trial against the plaintiffs in court. On 30 April 2024, after a trial spanning 12 days, the Singapore High Court dismissed the claims of fraudulent and negligent misrepresentation made by Plaintiffs Ben Wong, Liew Edmund Ket Vui, Wong Tim Fuk Gary, Wong Nga Kok (aka Jacob Wong) and finance company MCA, against Dominic Khoo and WatchFund Hong Kong (a company that worked exclusively with Innovest an affiliate of MCA), in respect of investment agreements signed between…

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 1 May 2024 – AlphaX, a leading cryptocurrency exchange dedicated to shaping the future of trading, proudly announces its groundbreaking partnership with Formula 2 (F2) driver Enzo Fittipaldi. This collaboration marks an exciting convergence of high-speed racing and cutting-edge trading technology, aiming for the shared goal of Speed, Innovation, Winning the Future. Founded on transparency and innovation, AlphaX provides a range of trading solutions for cryptocurrency enthusiasts. From spot trading to advanced derivatives, AlphaX equips users with state-of-the-art tools to navigate the dynamic crypto landscape. Moreover, AlphaX introduces innovative features like Trading Airdrop,…

SHENZHEN, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 30 April 2024 – On April 24th, Luxshare Precision unveiled its 2023 annual results, 2024 first-quarter financial figures and 2024 interim results forecast together, which brings positive market feedback due to its consistent improved profitability. With those eye-catching financial figures, Luxshare Precision’s stock price climbed over 5% intraday, with a total daily turnover surpassing RMB3.5 billion. Over the week, the company’s stock price increased by more than 9%. According to the annual report, Luxshare Precision’s 2023 operating revenue achieved approximately RMB231.91 billion, representing a year-on-year increase of 8.35%. Net profit attributable to shareholders…