Author: Kevin Le

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – January 12, 2024 – From now until February 14, 2024, non-travelers and travelers can start their festive shopping early at iShopChangi, the ultimate one-stop destination for all Lunar New Year essentials. Toast the Year of the Dragon in style with a range of Fortune finds, avoiding crowds thanks to the ease of online shopping. Find everything from premium spirits from famous brands like Glenfiddich spring cleaning essentials from renowned brands like Dysonand savor gastronomic delights from big names like Mdm Ling Bakery, and much more, with exclusive savings, promo codes and flash sales. But…

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – January 12, 2024 – As part of the pipeline of initiatives to increase accessibility to the Singapore Chartered Accountant (SCAQ) qualification, the SCAQ program exam fees will be reduced from June 2024 . The SCAQ program is the national Chartered Accountant qualification program which confers the prestigious Chartered Accountant of Singapore (CA Singapore) designation. The SCAQ is a globally recognized program, with a curriculum that imparts up-to-date technical skills and weaves interdisciplinary elements to develop accounting leaders with an international perspective. Talent Pipeline for Chartered Accountants ACRA and ISCA have worked with key industry…

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 12 January 2024 – Today, IX Asia Indexes announced the 2023 4th quarter review of ixCrypto Index Series and second-half yearly review of the IX Digital Asset Industry Series. The constituent change for ixCrypto Index Series will be effective on 19 January, 2024 (Friday), while the constituent change for IX Digital Asset Industry Index Series will be effective on 1st February 2024 (Thursday). The results of the constituent reviews and exchange review as follows: 1. Constituent Review- ixCrypto Index Series 1.1. ixCrypto Index The number of constituents cryptos will decrease to 25 constituents…

KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – January 12, 2024 – In 2023, Octa significantly enhanced its corporate social responsibility (CSR) activities by completing 21 projects that left a lasting impact on local communities around the world. These projects were designed to meet emergency response needs and improve educational opportunities for disadvantaged students. In total, Octa reached more than 5,700 people and made meaningful changes in their lives. Octa Education for everyone, everywhere Recognizing the importance of education in shaping the future, Octa has dedicated a significant portion of its CSR efforts to improving educational opportunities for disadvantaged students,…

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – January 12, 2024 – Chevron Singapore Pte Ltd, Keppel, Pan-United Corporation, Surbana Jurong, Air Liquide Singapore, Osaka Gas Singapore and Pavilion Energy (together the parties) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to collaborate on carbon reduction opportunities to support Singapore’s aspiration to achieve net zero emissions by 2050[1]. Low Carbon Technology Industries Consortium (LCT-IC) MoU signing ceremony with: Zhang Xi, Vice President of Southeast Asia Cluster and General Manager of Air Liquide; Law Tat Win, Singapore Country President, Chevron; Wong Wai Meng, CEO of Keppel Data Centers and Networks Division; Frederick Chew, CEO…

For the first time, Octopus opens its payment network to UnionPay, AlipayHK and Alipay to enable QR payments for mainland visitors and Hong Kong passengers Transaction and Referral Fee Waiver Program to Accelerate Driver Registration HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – January 11, 2024 – Today, Octopus Cards Limited (Octopus) announced that it will enable 21,000 taxi drivers in Hong Kong to accept QR payments from UnionPay, AlipayHK and Alipay via the Octopus for Business app and Octopus Mobile POS. Starting January 25, mainland visitors and Hong Kong residents will have more options for paying for taxi fares.…

MANILA, PHILIPPINES – Media OutReach Newswire – January 11, 2024 – More than spreading joy with tasty dishes around the world, the Jollibee Group is committed to nurturing a professional work culture and high employee engagement, while maintaining global growth and progressing towards its sustainability goals. Jollibee Group recently received double recognition on the international stage with its inclusion in TIME magazine’s “World’s Best Companies 2023” list and a repeat citation at the Gallup Exceptional Workplace Awards (GEWA), proving that employee experience can contribute to the success of the company. “We have continued transformation and innovation over the years, including…

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – January 11, 2024 – With a strong commitment to environmental responsibility, Carpetworkz, a leader carpet supplier in Singapore, is proud to present its carpet reuse service. The initiative aims to provide individuals and businesses with quality reused carpets at discounted prices while championing sustainability by directly contributing to waste reduction, in turn promoting a circular economy. Reduction of carbon footprint From energy-intensive manufacturing processes relying on non-renewable materials to their disposal in landfills, carpets pose a significant environmental challenge. Manufacturing alone is responsible for significant greenhouse gas emissions, while their elimination results in methane…

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – January 11, 2024 – NCS today announced a expanded collaboration with Microsoft in Asia Pacific to enable customers to accelerate AI and cloud solutions. NCS will create a dedicated Microsoft Growth Engine with comprehensive functionality across all six Microsoft solution areas.[1]. This strengthened alliance aims to provide businesses and governments in the Asia-Pacific region with innovative solutions and new intellectual property from NCS, deployed on Microsoft technology and offered in the Microsoft Marketplace. Ng Kuo Pin, CEO of NCS (right) and Ahmed Mazhari, President of Microsoft Asia, launch an expanded collaboration to accelerate innovation,…

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – January 10, 2024 – The famous Consumer Electronics Show (CES 2024) has started in Las Vegas in the United States. The Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP), together with the Hong Kong Trade Development Council and the Hong Kong Electronic Industries Association Ltd (HKEIA), is leading a delegation of 20 innovative technology companies from Hong Kong to participate in CES 2024. The “Hong Kong Tech” Pavilion, an exhibition area located in Eureka Park specially designed for startups, showcases a variety of local R&D achievements in four cutting-edge innovation sectors that…