Financial Services
Power International Holding (PIH) closes a landmark transaction to finance the acquisition of 100% of Mobile Telecom - Service LLP (MTS) from Kazakhtelecom JSC
DOHA, Qatar, Jan. 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Power International Holding (PIH), a globally recognized Qatari-based conglomerate, has officially completed the acquisition of a 100% participatory interest in Mobile Telecom-Service LLP (MTS) from Kazakhtelecom JSC. This acquisition follows the initia...
Global Gym Giant Anytime Fitness Gears Up for Unprecedented Growth in Hong Kong
HONG KONG , Jan. 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Anytime Fitness (AF), the largest and longest-standing global fitness brand inHong Kong, is set to achieve record-breaking growth over the next two years. With 34 successful clubs already operating across the market, the 24-hour pioneer has the strong m...
WeBank Technology Services Embarks on Global Expansion, Bringing Expertise in FinTech to New Markets
HONG KONG, Jan. 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- On January 16, 2025, WeBank Technology Services ("the Company") marked a key milestone in its global expansion with its inaugural ceremony in Hong Kong. The event was attended by senior representatives from WeBank and WeBank Technology Services, governmen...
Metis and the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) work together to advance industry expertise
HONG KONG, Jan. 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- 2024 has come to a perfect close, Metis reflects on the achievements of its third year of collaboration with the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII), showcasing the deep synergy developed between both parties. The 2024 LEAD (Learning, Enhance and Developm...
East Ventures, a pioneer in Southeast Asia's venture capital scene, closes its inaugural GP-led secondary transaction with Coller Capital
JAKARTA, Indonesia, Jan. 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- East Ventures, a pioneering and leading venture capital firm inIndonesia and Southeast Asia, announced today that it has closed its inaugural GP-led secondary transaction. Led by a global secondary firm,Coller Capital, East Ventures offered limite...
Manifest Global Launches as a Visionary Education Investment Firm with Strategic Investment in Kaaiser
* Cialfo, Singapore based edtech leader, has undergone a corporate restructuring to form the foundational building block of Manifest Global. * New Delhi-based Kaaiser becomes Manifest Global's first strategic investment. SINGAPORE, Jan. 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Manifest Global, a pioneering g...
Lazada and Peak3 Launch a New Digital Insurance Joint Venture in Southeast Asia
SINGAPORE, Jan. 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Lazada, Southeast Asia's leading
eCommerce platform, and Peak3, a global leader in insurance technology, have
announced the launch of a joint venture (JV) to build the leading digital and
embedded insurance ecosystem inSoutheast Asia.
CNOOC Limited Brings On-stream Dongfang 29-1 Gas Field Development Project
HONG KONG, Jan. 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- CNOOC Limited (the "Company", SEHK: 00883 (HKD Counter) and 80883 (RMB Counter), SSE: 600938) today announces that Dongfang 29-1 Gas Field Development Project has commenced production. The project is located in the Yinggehai Basin, with an average water ...
In the first 11 months of 2024, the import and export of Tai'an, China increased by 18.5%
TAI'AN, China, Jan. 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- This is a report from the Shandong office of Hong Kong Business Daily. From January to November 2024, Tai'an City in Shandong Province achieved a total import and export value of48.21 billion yuan, accounting for 1.6% of the province's total import an...
Kantar Group announces the proposed sale of Kantar Media
LONDON, Jan. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Kantar Group, a leading, global market research company based inLondon and portfolio company of Bain Capital, has announced today the proposed sale of Kantar Media to H.I.G. Capital, a leading global alternative investment firm with$67 billion of capital unde...
LONG AN INTERNATIONAL PORT JOINS 12TH PORTECH ASIA SUMMIT 2025 IN MALAYSIA
Long An International Port made its inaugural appearance at the 12th PorTech Asia Summit 2025 and left a strong impression by showcasing its vision for green and smart port development. KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Jan. 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The PorTech Asia Summit has been held annually since 200...
AWE Celebrates 20 Years of Achievements with Stakeholders
A New Era of Premier Events unveiled Diverse Opportunities for Hong Kong showcased HONG KONG, Jan. 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- To commemorate its 20th anniversary, AsiaWorld-Expo (AWE) hosted a grand Banquet and Ceremony on 15th January 2025. As a premier conference and exhibition centre in the Asi...
The 6th "Design Licensing and Business (DLAB) Support Scheme" Launch Ceremony
Announcement of 43 Selected Local Design Companies Supporting Companies in Exploring Design Licensing Opportunities and Expanding Business in the Mainland HONG KONG, Jan. 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Design Licensing and Business (DLAB) Support Scheme, organised by the Innovative Entrepreneur Ass...
ATFX Connect Partners as Diamond Sponsor at iFX Expo Dubai 2025
DUBAI, UAE, Jan. 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The iFX Expo Dubai 2025, held at the Dubai World Trade Centre fromJanuary 14 to 16, served as a vibrant hub for brokers, technology providers, and financial professionals to exchange ideas and explore advancements in forex trading, fintech, and liquidity ...
ARK Wealth Black and Diamond Client Summit: Enhancing Wealth Allocation Strategies for a New Era
HONG KONG, Jan. 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Noah Holdings Limited's ("Noah" or "the Company") (NYSE: NOAH, HKEX: 6686) newly launched global wealth management platform for global Chinese investors, ARK Wealth Management, held its latest Black and Diamond Client Summit Series event inHong Kong on Jan...
Hong Leong Bank Forms Strategic Alliance with WeBank Technology Services, Collaborating on FinTech Advancements and AI Implementation
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Jan. 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- In a move that solidifies its position as a leading digital-first financial institution inMalaysia, Hong Leong Bank ("HLB" or the "Bank") today announced a strategic cooperation agreement withWeBank Technology Services, a subsidiary of WeBank,...
ARK Wealth Black and Diamond Client Summit: Enhancing Wealth Allocation Strategies for a New Era
HONG KONG, Jan. 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Noah Holdings Limited's ("Noah" or "the Company") (NYSE: NOAH, HKEX: 6686) newly launched global wealth management platform for global Chinese investors, ARK Wealth Management, held its latest Black and Diamond Client Summit Series event inHong Kong on Jan...
Cognizant Study Shows Consumers Who Embrace AI Could Drive $4.4 Trillion in Spending Over Five Years
Joint study between Cognizant and Oxford Economics predicts AI will drive 46% of consumer transactions in the U.S. by 2030, underscoring the business need to leverage AI to reimagine customer experiences TEANECK, N.J., Jan. 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Today Cognizant (NASDAQ: CTSH), in collaboratio...
UNIONPAY AND BANK SIMPANAN NASIONAL (BSN) PARTNER TO TRANSFORM PAYMENTS WITH QR PAYMENT
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Jan. 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- UnionPay International (UPI) has announced a strategic partnership with Bank Simpanan Nasional (BSN), to launch the UnionPay QR payment inMalaysia in the first half of 2025. This collaboration underscores both parties' commitment to advancing ...
Fosun International Enters into Strategic Cooperation Agreement with Natixis CIB
HONG KONG, Jan. 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- On 16 January 2025, Fosun International Limited ("Fosun International", HKEX stock code: 00656) and Natixis Corporate & Investment Banking ("Natixis CIB") entered into a strategic cooperation agreement ("Agreement"), committing to collaborate closely in s...
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