Eight Asia-Pacific countries rank in the top 15 most attractive destinations for offshore services globally. The 2023 index focuses on regenerating talent and digital skills, putting Singapore in the limelight as an emerging APAC tech destination for creating innovation hubs. SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – August 8, 2023 – Global management consultancy Kearney has released its Global Services Location Index (GSLI) 2023 which studies the critical factors that make countries attractive as potential locations for offshore services. At a time when global business landscapes are rapidly changing, business services such as information technology, business process outsourcing (BPO) and engineering are…
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HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – August 7, 2023 – Research by scientists from Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) has found that isoliquiritigenin (ISL), a flavonoid isolated from Chinese herbal medicine licorice, can inhibit the progression of pancreatic cancer. It may also improve the effectiveness of conventional chemotherapy drugs in the treatment of pancreatic cancer. This is the first time that a research group has reported the anti-cancer potential of ISL in the treatment of pancreatic cancer. A research team led by Dr. Joshua Ko Ka-shun, Associate Professor, Division of Education and Research, HKBU School of Chinese Medicine, found…
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – August 7, 2023 – Geologists from the University of Hong Kong (HKU) have achieved a historic feat by obtaining lunar soil samples collected by China’s Chang’e-5 lunar probe in 2020. It This is the first time a research team from Hong Kong has obtained such samples. With the support of Dr. Joseph MICHALSKI from HKU’s Department of Earth Sciences, postdoctoral fellow Dr. Yuqi QIAN formed a team to apply for the lunar samples. The team got approval from the Chinese National Space Administration’s Lunar Exploration and Space Engineering Center to study the lunar…
HONG KONG SAR – EQS Newswire – August 7, 2023 – On the evening of August 5, the 2023 SNH48 GROUP Annual Youth Ceremony and Siba Family 10th Anniversary Concert, sponsored by Meta48 Meta-universe (www.meta48.com ), ended successfully in Shanghai. SNH48 GROUP is a large women’s group operated by Shanghai Siba Culture Media Group under Meta48 Holdings Ltd., the largest and oldest female idol group in the Chinese-speaking region. It is made up of five girl groups: SNH48 (Shanghai), GNZ48 (Guangzhou), BEJ48 (Beijing), CKG48 (Chongqing) and CGT48 (Chengdu). Famous mainland artists such as Ju Jingyi, Li Yitong, Sun Rui, Xu…
BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach – August 7, 2023 – The National Innovation Agency (public body), or NIA, continues to push Thailand’s Innovation Index to 30e place by 2030 in the role of an “orchestra conductor” that connects with national and international partners to promote and support innovation-based entrepreneurs in all dimensions. This will lead to sustainable economic and social impacts for the country with 7 main strategies which are: 1) Create and improve innovation-based entrepreneurial skills in targeted industries with networks throughout the supply chain; 2) Promoting open innovation and opening up the Thai innovation system; 3) Promote access…
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – August 7, 2023 – Research by scientists from Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) has found that isoliquiritigenin (ISL), a flavonoid isolated from Chinese herbal medicine licorice, can inhibit the progression of pancreatic cancer. It may also improve the effectiveness of conventional chemotherapy drugs in the treatment of pancreatic cancer. This is the first time that a research group has reported the anti-cancer potential of ISL in the treatment of pancreatic cancer. A research team led by Dr. Joshua Ko Ka-shun, Associate Professor, Division of Education and Research, HKBU School of Chinese Medicine, found…
SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – August 7, 2023 – Amfuture is a company that focuses on using private traffic to provide sales and marketing solutions to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Singapore. It combines both software and hardware solutions to help businesses acquire and manage their customers to achieve business growth. Recognizing the importance of customer satisfaction for local SMEs, Amfuture unveils its expansion plans in Singapore. Backed by prominent investor Parmway, led by Zhang Tao, founder and CEO of Dianping.com, and Eminence Ventures, a strategic partner of Emergence Capital known for its investments in renowned technology companies such…
TOKYO, JAPAN – Media OutReach – August 7, 2023 – 70% of executives believe that generative AI will allow organizations to expand the scope of knowledge worker roles.[1] Almost all executives (96%) agree that generative AI is a key topic in the boardroom, with the majority confirming that their leaders are strong advocates. This is revealed in the latest report from the Capgemini Research Institute, “Harnessing the Value of Generative AI: Top Use Cases Across All Industrieswhich examines the transformative power of generative AI for business innovation. Organizations see generative AI as an opportunity to generate revenue Despite the apparent…
Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) With the ultimate vision of making Dubai the world’s leading commercial hub, investment hub and tourist destination, Dubai’s Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) is mandated to help the government position the emirate as a major hub of global economy and tourism, and in improving the city’s economic and tourism competitiveness indicators. As part of this mission, DET strives to strengthen Dubai’s diverse and innovative service economy to attract the world’s best talent, create a world-class business environment and accelerate productivity growth. Additionally, DET supports Dubai’s vision of becoming the best city in…
SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – August 7, 2023 – FOMO Group, a Singapore-based financial holding company, today announces that it has completed the acquisition of CapBridge Pte Ltd (CapBridge), a capital markets services and asset custody, and 1X Exchange Pte Ltd (1exchange), a private securities exchange company. With the approval of the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) for the acquisition, FOMO Group has obtained a Capital Markets Services (CMS) license and a Recognized Market Operator (RMO) license in Singapore. This agreement reinforces FOMO Group’s leading position as a fully integrated, regulated and licensed digital asset and payment solutions provider in…