SHANGHAI, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 23 July 2024 – On July 6, the inaugural “Shanghai Summer” International Consumption Season officially kicked off, welcoming global travelers to enjoy a spectacular summer at the Bund. Shanghai is a key gateway for international travelers, with 2.035 million foreign visitors entering through its ports from January to June this year, about 2.8 times more than the same period last year. Currently, Shanghai ranks second among global cities in the concentration of international retailers, with a 98% coverage rate of top international brands. This season will offer a variety of summer activities and…
Author: Kevin Le
The central government’s introduction of the supportive “517” policy in May 2024 prompted Greater Bay Area (GBA) cities to implement a range of relaxation measures, in turn spurring housing market activity, with primary market home sales rebounding in June Total investment volume in the GBA commercial real estate (CRE) market reached RMB11.9 billion in 1H 2024, accounting for 17% of total Chinese mainland CRE investment volume in the period The GBA investment market was driven by state-owned enterprises and private investors in 1H 2024, with the logistics sector likely to remain sought-after due to capital appreciation potential HONG KONG SAR…
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 23 July 2024 – FTLife Insurance Company Limited (“FTLife”) today announced that it has officially changed its name to Chow Tai Fook Life Insurance Company Limited (“CTF Life”) and revealed its new brand identity. The company also launched the “CTF Life * CIRCLE” membership programme, leveraging the diverse conglomerate of Chow Tai Fook Group (“the Group”) to provide quality lifestyle experiences and create value beyond insurance. CTF Life’s Chief Executive Officer Man Kit Ip (middle), alongside the company’s management team and event ambassador Linda Chung officially unveil the new brand identity. CTF…
KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 23 July 2024 – Henkel Malaysia, in collaboration with Project Hope Welfare Association, successfully concluded a 10-week computer literacy programme for children aged between 10 to 17 from low-income and Myanmar refugee families. As part of Henkel Malaysia’s “Make an Impact on Tomorrow” initiative, the programme aims to bridge the digital gap and equip participants with essential computer skills. Teoh Tsu-Shien, President of Henkel Malaysia (front center), presents refurbished laptops to Lai Leen, Chairperson of Project Hope Welfare Association (front right). Held at Project Hope Welfare Association’s facility, the computer literacy programme…
Partnership under DHL’s GoGreen Plus service will support UOB’s sustainability commitments in carbon neutrality SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 23 July 2024 – DHL Express, the world’s leading international express service provider, and UOB, a leading bank in ASEAN, entered a strategic agreement under DHL’s GoGreen Plus service to co-invest in sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) for UOB’s international parcel deliveries. Through this program, UOB foresees an estimated annual emissions reduction of approximately 200 tons of carbon dioxide-equivalent (CO2e[1]) . UOB has entered into a strategic agreement with DHL Express for its GoGreen Plus service to co-invest in the use…
SHANGHAI, CHINA & CURITIBA, BRAZIL – Media OutReach Newswire – 23 July 2024 – XTransfer, China’s top B2B cross-border trade payment platform, and EBANX, the leading payment platform connecting global companies with customers in Latin America, Africa, and Asia, announced a strategic partnership aimed at streamlining B2B trade payments in Latin America. This collaboration will empower XTransfer’s clients – small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) worldwide working with imports and exports – to navigate LatAm’s digital economy with greater ease and efficiency. While consumer payments are fairly digitized and easy to use, most companies and entrepreneurs in rising markets rely on…
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 23 July 2024 – Canon today announced the launch of the first ‘Think Big’ Event Series in Hong Kong. Set to educate business leaders on innovative industry trends and transform the business landscape, ‘Think Big – The Power of Future’ marks the first edition of this dynamic event to be held outside of Singapore, following multiple editions held in the country over the past decade. Slated for Friday, 2 August 2024, from 9am to 4pm at JW Marriott Hotel Hong Kong, the event will spotlight the transformative power of AI-based technologies, such…
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 23 July 2024 – The countdown begins for the highly anticipated International Asia Veterinary Conference & Exhibition (IAVC) 2024, set to take place on 13-15 August 2024 at Hall 2, Asia World Expo in Hong Kong. With just around 3 weeks to go, veterinary professionals from around the world are preparing to convene for this prestigious event, which promises to be a hub of knowledge exchange, networking, and professional development. Steller lineup of world-class speakers IAVC 2024 boasts a stellar lineup of 15+ veterinary experts from across the world, including Drs.: Gad…
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 23 July 2024 – Citi has won a record of 41 global, regional and local market awards from Euromoney, a leading global financial markets magazine, at its annual Awards for Excellence that recognizes the best in banking across key areas that are most important to a bank’s key stakeholders, clients, board and executive management teams. The period of consideration for the awards was the 2023 calendar year. In its 29th edition, the Euromoney Awards for Excellence recognized Citi as the World’s Best Digital Bank and the World’s Best Investment Bank in the…
HONG KONG SAR & SHANGHAI, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 23 July 2024 – Hang Lung Properties (SEHK stock code: 00101) (“the “Company” or “Hang Lung”) is pleased to share the progress of its nationwide sustainability initiative, Changemakers: Tenant Partnerships on Sustainability (“Changemakers Program” or “The Program”), which was launched in December 2023, and now has 16 participants. The Program, which is available to all tenants at Hang Lung in Hong Kong and mainland China – fosters collaboration, impact and recognition through sustainability actions. The pilot Changemakers Program participants unite for an engaging introduction session The Changemakers Program offers…