Hong Kong Tourism Board Launches “Live Out The Cinematic Hong Kong” At The Cannes Film Festival

HONG KONG, May 21 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) — Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) on proudly unveiled new docufilm “Hong Kong Classics Reimagined” on Friday (17 May) in Cannes, France. Premiering during the Marché du Film at the 77th Cannes Film Festival, the 60-minute showcase pays homage to classic Hong Kong movies while…

EDITION Opens Its 20th Outpost in Jeddah, Reflecting a New Era for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia, May 21 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) — As Saudi Arabia sets its sights on creating a modern, thriving society through the goals outlined in its Vision 2030 roadmap, EDITION Hotels debuts in Jeddah, serving as a testament to this commitment of transformation. By capturing the vibrant spirit and unique character…

OTC Markets Group Introduces New Overnight Trading Product

NEW YORK, May 21 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — OTC Markets Group Inc. (OTCQX: OTCM), operator of regulated financial markets for 12,000 U.S. and global securities, today introduced OTC Overnight, a new offering that will make OTC equity securities available for trading Sunday through Thursday between 8 PM and 4 AM eastern time. Active…

Malaysia Takes Helm As The President Of Asia Nano Forum, Taking The Lead In Nanotechnology Advancement Across Asia

KUALA LUMPUR, May 21 (Bernama) — The Asia Nano Forum (ANF) has named Dr Rezal Khairi Ahmad, NanoMalaysia Berhad’s CEO, its new president. This landmark appointment positions Dr Rezal and Malaysia to lead NanoMalaysia and ANF, marking a pivotal moment in the region’s journey towards fostering international collaboration in nanotechnology. ANF…

Francesco Buquicchio Named Next CEO of Egon Zehnder

ZURICH, May 21 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) — Egon Zehnder, the world’s preeminent leadership advisory firm, today announced Francesco Buquicchio as its next CEO. Buquicchio succeeds Edilson Camara, following a strategic leadership transition and succession planning process. Camara, who will have served the maximum of two terms in the position, will step down from…

FICO Survey: 1 In 3 Malaysians Worried About Being Scammed As Real-time Payment Risks Grow

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, May 21 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) — (NYSE: FICO) Highlights Payment Fraud is top financial crime concern for 32% of MalaysiansIdentity theft worries persist, with 37% believing they have or might have been victimsReal-time payment scams are on the rise, with 76% receiving scam communicationsFraud protection is paramount, with ease…

Shohei Ohtani Appointed As Ito En’s “Oi Ocha” Global Ambassador To Promote Japan’s Tea Culture Worldwide; Ohtani: “Everyday, There’s A Green Tea That Stands By My Side”

TOKYO, May 20 (Bernama-AsiaNet) — ITO EN, Ltd., the Tokyo-based producer of the world’s No. 1 unsweetened green tea beverage brand “Oi Ocha” (*), has signed a global contract with Shohei Ohtani, the Los Angeles Dodgers player. The company is pleased to announce his appointment as ITO EN’s “Oi Ocha”…

International Tea Culture Festival Held in Chaoyang, Beijing

BEIJING, May 20 (Bernama-AsiaNet) — The 2024 Beijing Chaoyang International Tea Culture Festival kicked off recently at the Chaoyang Park and the Junwangfu Hotel, gathering more than 100 tea brands for tea party, tea-related poem recitals and traditional Chinese-style performances, attracting many guests from both home and abroad. Upon entering…

Lowest AirAsia Fares Exclusively On AirAsia Move

KUALA LUMPUR, May 20 (Bernama) — As part of its continuous effort to be the region’s favourite travel companion, AirAsia MOVE, the OTA (Online Travel Agency) of Capital A, is proud to announce exclusive and lowest fares for AirAsia flights on its unique one-stop shop platform.  As the official booking platform for…

Generali Malaysia Run 2024 United Thousands for a Purposeful Cause

PUTRAJAYA, May 20 (Bernama) — The first Generali Malaysia Run 2024 has successfully gathered 12,000 runners across 3 run categories of 6km, 12km and 21.1km at Dataran Putrajaya on 19th May 2024. Receiving an overwhelming support from runners and sponsors this year, the inaugural event has contributed RM105,000 to 3…