How Do SEAPRWire Conduct PR Distribution in the Age of Coronavirus
Entering 2022, SEAPRWire still cannot predict when the coronavirus will disappear. With coronavirus affecting every aspect of our lives personally and professionally, how should publicists and companies think about PR and news releases during these sensitive and uncertain times? For one, PR professionals and online marketers are fortunate that all of us can do our... » read more
Committed to Expanding NRE, Pertamina Prepares US$8.3 Billion Capex
Glasgow, Scotland, Nov 8, 2021 – (ACN Newswire) – PT Pertamina (Persero) increases its contribution to Indonesia’s energy mix by encouraging the growth of new and renewable energy (NRE). The commitment is shown in the company’s total capital expenditure of USD 92 billion for 2020-2024, of which 9 percent, or USD 8.3 billion will be allocated for NRE. Iman... » read more
Alltronics Announces 2021 Interim Results
HONG KONG, Aug 30, 2021 – (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – Alltronics Holdings Limited (“Alltronics” or the “Group”) (SEHK: 833), a leading electronic products manufacturer and a provider of energy-saving business solutions, has today announced its unaudited interim results for the six months ended 30 June 2021 (“1H2021”, “first half of 2021” or “the Period”).... » read more
Thomson-East Coast Line stage two opens on Aug 28, trains to arrive every five minutes at peak hours
SINGAPORE – Trains along the Thomson-East Coast Line (TEL) will arrive at stations every five minutes during peak hours and every nine minutes off-peak, when the second stage of the line opens on Saturday (Aug 28). This is up from the current frequency of 10 minutes during peak hours and 15 minutes during off-peak hours... » read more
NEC’s artificial intelligence (AI) supports doctors to determine if colorectal lesions are potentially neoplastic
TOKYO, Jul 14, 2021 – (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – NEC Corporation (NEC; TSE: 6701) announced today the development of an AI technology for supporting doctors in determining if colorectal lesions are neoplastic or non-neoplastic. NEC developed a new technology, called “Cx20,” while seeking to assist in the early detection of colorectal lesions. Cx20 has... » read more
Football: Players who have collapsed on the pitch
LONDON (REUTERS) – Denmark midfielder Christian Eriksen collapsed during their Euro 2020 Group B opener against Finland on Saturday (June 12). Uefa said Eriksen, who was given CPR by medics on the pitch, was transferred to hospital where the 29-year-old was stabilised, with officials saying he was conscious. Following is a list of players who... » read more
Morning Briefing: Top stories from The Straits Times on June 6
Good morning! Here are our top stories to kick-start your Sunday, June 6. Adieu to Tanglin Halt, one of Singapore’s oldest estates “When we first heard the news, we really could not bear to leave,” said Madam Leong who bought a flat in 1973. READ MORE HERE New Covid-19 cluster at Bedok barber shop; MINDSville... » read more
Singapore’s silent heroes: Front liners battling surge of Covid-19 cases
SINGAPORE – Their work places them at risk of infection. Yet they serve without misgivings, and with a smile. The Straits Times writers pay tribute to Singapore’s front liners – from nurses to taxi drivers, cleaners to food delivery riders – who place duty before self and even go the extra mile. Front-line workers’ masks... » read more
Hi Sun Tech Announces 2020 Annual Results: Profit for the Year Increases 14% to HK$779 million
HONG KONG, Mar 30, 2021 – (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – A leading payment & finance solutions provider in China, Hi Sun Technology (China) Limited (the “Company”; Stock code: 818.HK), announced the audited consolidated results of the Company and its subsidiaries (the “Group”) for the twelve months ended 31 December 2020 (the “Year”). Results Highlights1.... » read more
Body cameras for safety
The Outdoor Learning and Adventure Education Association (Olae) has urged its members to do more to enhance the level of safety in high-element outdoor activities following recent accidents involving such activities in schools. Lye Yen Kai, president of the body that represents more than 20 operators of camp and enrichment programmes here, said the most... » read more
Abalone prices down, but vegetable and fish prices soar
Abalone prices have dropped by 5 per cent to 30 per cent during this Chinese New Year period, said wholesalers. They told The Sunday Times this was due to Singaporeans’ low spending power during the coronavirus pandemic as well as an oversupply of stock in China. Please subscribe or log in to continue reading the... » read more
Safe distancing: Ministry debunks claims on hiring staff to do CNY checks
An audio clip circulating on WhatsApp about people being hired to enforce household visit rules during Chinese New Year has been debunked by the Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment (MSE). “There is no such hiring exercise being conducted by agencies involved in the enforcement of safe distancing measures and safe management measures,” said MSE... » read more
Biker sole fatality in this year’s Dakar Rally
PARIS • French motorcyclist Pierre Cherpin has died from his injuries after a fall in Saudi Arabia during the Dakar Rally, becoming the notoriously perilous race’s first fatality this year, the organisers said yesterday. Cherpin, 52, died during his medical transfer to France after he crashed at 178kmh last Sunday. “During his transfer by medical... » read more
S’pore beaches cleaned twice a day during monsoon: Grace Fu
The beaches in Singapore are cleaned twice a day during the north-east and south-west monsoon periods when more rubbish is brought to the shore and debris increases, said Minister for Sustainability and the Environment Grace Fu yesterday. For the other half of the year, the beaches are cleaned four times a week or up to... » read more
140 safety lapses posing fire and explosion risks found in blitz on waste recycling companies
SINGAPORE – Nearly 140 safety lapses posing fire and explosion risks were found during an enforcement blitz targeting waste recycling companies. The poor handling of flammable and toxic gases, and obstructions to fire safety were among the contraventions Ministry of Manpower (MOM) inspectors uncovered during the operation in October. More than 30 companies were inspected... » read more