HONG KONG, Sep 14, 2022 – (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – Asia’s leading fashion event CENTRESTAGE, organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), concluded on 11 September with the 2022 Hong Kong Young Fashion Designers’ Contest (YDC). Ten promising local designers showcased their creations at an eye-catching fashion show with celebrities Will Or,... » read more
HONG KONG, Jun 20, 2022 – (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – Dynasty Fine Wines Group Limited (“Dynasty” or the “Group”) (HKG: 828), a premium grape winemaker in China, has upgraded its products in 2022, launching two smaller volumes – 373ml and 180ml – wine series in screw cap bottles, and also the Pleasant Color gift... » read more
JAKARTA, Feb 28, 2022 – (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – The State-owned Enterprises (SOEs) Ministry aims to involve more women, millennials, and Papuans either in its companies or in the ministry itself, in a bid to build a diverse, equal and sustainable leadership. SOE MInister Erick Thohir during the ministry’s Girls Take Over Program (27/9/2021)... » read more
Good morning! Here are our top stories to kick-start your Wednesday, Nov 17. S’pore reports 2,069 new Covid-19 cases, 18 deaths; weekly infection growth rate at 0.88 Weekly infection growth rate dips to 0.88, down from 0.94 on Monday. READ MORE HERE VTLs with Indonesia and India have plus points, but there are also limitations Businesses and... » read more
HONG KONG, Nov 8, 2021 – (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – Analogue Holdings Limited (stock code: 1977) together with its subsidiaries (referred to as “ATAL Engineering Group”, “ATAL” or the “Group”), a leading electrical and mechanical (“E&M”) engineering services provider in Hong Kong, is pleased to announce its achievement of “Organisation (Contractor Category B) Gold... » read more
by Erick Thohir and Sharon Florencia JAKARTA, Oct 13, 2021 – (ACN Newswire) – COVID-19 has had a significant impact on people’s lives, how businesses and economies operate, and the global sustainability agenda. Nevertheless, the current conditions will provide an unprecedented opportunity to build a better world by implementing more sustainable policies and actions. In addressing these, the G20... » read more
BERN, SWITZERLAND (REUTERS) – Manchester United coach Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said poor discipline cost his side in their 2-1 Champions League defeat to Young Boys on Tuesday (Sept 14), but insisted there was plenty of time left to turn things around. United had taken an early lead through Cristiano Ronaldo and appeared on course to... » read more
BERN, SWITZERLAND (AFP) – Substitute Jordan Siebatcheu struck with the last kick of the game as Swiss side Young Boys claimed a sensational 2-1 Champions League win over 10-man Manchester United on Tuesday (Sept 14) after Cristiano Ronaldo had earlier opened the scoring. US striker Siebatcheu pounced on Jesse Lingard’s short back-pass to tuck the... » read more
SINGAPORE – Albirex Niigata leapfrogged the Lion City Sailors to reclaim top spot in the Singapore Premier League table after a 1-0 win over the Young Lions on Sunday (Aug 22), but their bid to retain their title has been made more challenging with an injury-hit frontline. The White Swans, who were already without injured... » read more
Good morning! Here are our top stories to kick-start your Sunday, Aug 1. Deadly, more transmissible Covid-19 variant can’t be ruled out, but chances are low: Experts There’s no such immediate threat, and that gives Singapore a chance to get more people vaccinated. READ MORE HERE 8 new Covid-19 clusters, with one at Selarang work... » read more
SINGAPORE – Some teenagers are creating social media accounts using pseudonyms – to bash themselves or support comments posted on their “official” accounts. Social worker Eric Sng has encountered at least four teenagers engaging in such activities. The head of Shine Children and Youth Services’ community outreach team ResiL!ence, started in October last year, has... » read more
SINGAPORE – With nearly 200,000 followers, 22-year-old TikTok influencer Tan Yeo Shi Lee is sometimes subjected to more scrutiny than his peers when he expresses himself on social media. The second-year Singapore Management University student said: “It can be as simple as ‘this is not funny’ or ‘you’re ugly’ and you start wondering whether what... » read more
SINGAPORE – The online platform Roblox, popular with young gamers who assume avatars and play games similar to Minecraft, looks like any other online resource. But tucked behind the building blocks and make-believe scenes are advocates of far-right ideologies seeking followers. With children spending an inordinate amount of time online, especially on gaming, security observers... » read more
MANILA, Apr 23, 2021 – (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – The United Nations Secretary-General’s Envoy for Youth, Jayathma Wickramanayake, will deliver the opening remarks during the “Youth from Home for Homes” virtual conference, the peak of the 2021 Habitat for Humanity Young Leaders Build campaign. Over a hundred youth from the Asia-Pacific region have registered... » read more
SINGAPORE – During the circuit breaker that started in April last year, Ms Chew Lee Ching noticed that young children were particularly affected as they had fewer opportunities to mix with others their age. “My grandson was stuck at home all the time and I was looking at the way he interacts and plays,” she... » read more
Good morning! Here are our top stories to kick-start your Sunday, April 18. Arm pain, fever and fatigue: Side effects of Covid-19 vaccine mean immune systems are reacting Side effects tend to be more pronounced in those with more robust immune systems, such as young people. READ MORE HERE Brother, colleague of NUS researcher who... » read more
HONG KONG, Apr 15, 2021 – (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – The pandemic has led to a reset for traditional fashion events, with virtual fashion shows becoming the new normal. This gives fashion brands from around the world the opportunity to make their mark in the digital world and build new horizons for their brands.... » read more