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KT&G joins 'DJBIC World Index' for two consecutive years'

- Ranks top in Global Industry ESG ratings, joins World, Asia Pacific, Korea Indices simultaneously SEOUL, South Korea, May 04, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- KT&G (KRX: 033780) has joined the top-tier "Dow Jones Best-in-Class (DJBIC)" index, the "World Index" for two consecutive years. It has also been i...

2026-05-04 13:16 4761

139th Canton Fair Underscores the Agility of China's Fashion Supply Chain

GUANGZHOU, China, May 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- At the 139th Canton Fair, the Fashion category brought forward the core priorities reshaping the industry: sustainability, performance technology, and design‑driven specialization. Exhibitors demonstrated how China's fashion supply chain is evolving t...

2026-05-04 13:00 5646

French May Arts Festival 2026 presents: The Hong Kong Jockey Club Series: Meet Mona Lisa & Portraying the Renaissance officially launched in Hong Kong

One Exhibition • A Dual Experience The exhibition combines an immersive multimedia section "Meet Mona Lisa" and a physical art section "Portraying the Renaissance", taking audiences back tothe glorious age of the Renaissance. Exhibition runs from 1 May to 27 July 2026 HONG KONG, May 4, 2026 /PRN...

2026-05-04 12:04 5880

IBM Study: CEOs are Reshaping C-suite Roles for the AI Era

* 76% of surveyed organizations now have a Chief AI Officer, up from 26% a year ago * 59% of CEO respondents say the CHRO's influence will increase over the next few years * Nearly two-thirds of surveyed CEOs are comfortable using AI to help inform major strategic decisions ARMONK, N.Y., Ma...

2026-05-04 12:01 3564

SM Q1 net income grows 7% to PHP21.5 billion

PASAY CITY, Philippines, May 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- SM Investments Corporation (SM), the parent company of the SM group, reported consolidated net income of PHP21.5 billion in the first quarter, up 7% from PHP20.1 billion in the same period last year, reflecting steady performance across its por...

2026-05-04 11:17 4887

ITE Hong Kong 2026: Plenty of Bright Spots

Great Sourcing & Networking for Asian Travel Trade & Affluent FIT HONG KONG, May 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- ITE Hong Kong 2026 – the 40th edition of ITE‑Leisure and the 21st ITE‑MICE – will be held fromJune 11 to 14 with first two days for trade, next two for public.

2026-05-04 11:15 4357

Meiyume (Group) LTD Achieves EcoVadis Gold Rating for 2026, Reinforcing Commitment to Sustainable Beauty

HONG KONG, May 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Meiyume (Group) LTD has achieved the EcoVadis Gold rating for 2026, with the company being in the 96th percentile globally and among the top-performing companies for sustainability. Me...

2026-05-04 10:00 6916

2026 Hong Kong Corporate Gift Purchasing Trends Report: BeGiftHK Reveals "Specialization and Wellness" as the New Standard for Corporate Gifting

HONG KONG, May 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- BeGiftHK, a leading professional corporate gift company in Hong Kong, today officially released the "2026 Corporate Gift Purchasing Trends Report." The report highlights that following profound changes in corpor...

2026-05-04 10:00 1506

SINGAPORE INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF ARTS 2026 SETS THE STAGE FOR "LET'S PLAY!"

SINGAPORE, April 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Organised by Arts House Group,  Singapore International Festival of Arts (SIFA) returns from 15 to 30 May 2026 with the tagline "Let's Play!", inviting audiences to explore, experiment and connect through the arts. Led by Festival Director Chong Tze Chien,...

2026-05-04 09:54 4505

COSRX Ultra-Light Invisible Sunscreen SPF50 PA++++, UK's No.1 Bestseller Sunscreen with CPNP Certification, Solidifies Leadership in Thailand

4.9-Star Rating on Shopee and TikTok Shop Thailand | 16,000+ Verified Reviews Key Highlights * Ranked #1 in Sunscreen category on Amazon UK (*April 14, 2026) *  A European favorite, certified under EU CPNP - one of the world's strictest cosmetic standards * 4.9-star rating on Shopee and Tik...

2026-05-04 09:17 5214

XtalPi -Enabled PharmaEngine PEP08 Achieves Enrollment Milestone, with Second Synthetic Lethality Program Underway

SHENZHEN, China, May 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- XtalPi (2228.HK), a leading AI- and robotics-powered innovation platform, today announced dual breakthroughs in its strategic partnership with PharmaEngine (4162.TWO) PEP08, a next-generation PRMT5 inhibitor discovered via XtalPi's platform, has succes...

2026-05-04 08:19 4765

FranklinWH Introduces Enhanced 15 kWh aPower in Australia and New Zealand

Expansion comes as policy shifts and rising power costs accelerate demand for residential energy storage SYDNEY, May 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- FranklinWH, a leading provider of whole-home energy management and battery storage solutions, today announced the launch of ...

2026-05-04 07:00 3899

PMET Produces High Recovery (89%) and High Grade Spodumene Concentrate (6.1% Li2O) from Innovative CV5 Sample and DMS Pilot Program

MONTREAL, May 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- May 4, 2026 – Sydney, Australia Highlights * The program (termed "ApplePick") utilized multiple large, angular, mineralized boulders situated immediately down-ice of the principal CV5 outcrop (i.e., the source), which were crushed on-site and shipped to SG...

2026-05-04 06:30 5547

Booking.com's Latest Travel and Sustainability Research Reveals Australian Generational Paradox

SYDNEY, May 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Today Booking.com released its 11th annual research report into consumer attitudes and understanding of the social and environmental impact of travel. With insights from 32,500 travellers across 35 markets globally, including 1,000 from Australia, this year's r...

2026-05-04 04:00 3689

XCMG Again Ranks Among Global Top Three in KHL Group's 2026 Yellow Table

XUZHOU, China, May 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- XCMG Machinery ("XCMG", SHE: 000425) announced that it has once again ranked third globally among construction equipment manufacturers based on sales revenue in the Yellow Table 2026, published by International Construction, a magazine under global const...

2026-05-04 03:31 5783

A Decade of Learning Across Borders: PKU's South-South Institute Turns 10

BEIJING, May 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- When Ismail Zabeeh enrolled as a doctoral student at the Institute of South-South Cooperation and Development (ISSCAD) at Peking University, he had already served as a state minister in the Maldives. What drew him back to a classroom was the chance to study de...

2026-05-03 19:26 3578

A New Vision for Smart Parenting Unveiled at Toys & Children, Baby and Maternity Products Category of 139th Canton Fair

GUANGZHOU, China, May 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- At the exhibition area of the 139th Canton Fair's Toys & Children, Baby and Maternity Products category, exhibitors are presenting products that merge smart technology, educational value and sustainable materials, responding to the evolving expectatio...

2026-05-03 19:00 6516

139th Canton Fair Phase 3 Advances Toward a Better Life with New and Strengthened Product Zones

GUANGZHOU, China, May 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The 139th China Import and Export Fair (Canton Fair) has rolled out nine newly established product zones. Phase 3 features an expanded and upgraded Intelligent Healthcare zone and the inaugural presentation of a Functional & Technical Fabrics zone. ...

2026-05-03 18:45 5302

/C O R R E C T I O N -- Applied Intuition, Inc./

In the news release, Applied Intuition Collaborates with Heidelberg Materials to Advance Innovation in Quarry Operations with Autonomous Haulage Fleets, issued 30-Apr-2026 by Applied Intuition, Inc. over PR Newswire, we are advised by the company that changes have been made. The complete, correct...

2026-05-02 22:16 9201

GAC's overseas export volume breaks through to new highs, surging 133.9% year-on-year from January to April, as its global expansion journey enters the fast lane

GUANGZHOU, China, May 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Building on strong overseas sales with 86% YoY growth in Q1, GAC has further accelerated its global expansion. From January to April, the company exported 70,474 vehicles, a 133.9% YoY increase. Guided by the "One GAC 2.0" strategy, GAC is advancing t...

2026-05-02 21:29 7557