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Top Philippine Fintech Mynt Doubles QoQ Earnings

Cements Role in Driving an Inclusive Digital Economy in the Southeast Asian Nation MANILA, Philippines, May 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Mynt, Inc., the parent company of the Philippines' number one finance superapp, GCash, continued to deliver sustainable growth in the first three months of 2026 as...

2026-05-18 16:30 6791

XstraStar Highlights Rising Importance of GEO in the AI Search Era

SINGAPORE, May 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ --  Generative AI Is Reshaping Brand Discovery Generative AI is rapidly transforming how consumers discover brands, products, and digital services online. XstraStar today highlighted the growing importance of GEO (Generative Engine Optimization) as AI-powered...

2026-05-18 16:09 4469

PAIR and Cambridge NeuroWorks launch new online neuroscience seminar series in May 2026

HONG KONG, May 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The PolyU Academy for Interdisciplinary Research (PAIR) of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University has joined forces with  Cambridge NeuroWorks, UK, made up of nine partners including the University of Cambridge, to launch a n...

2026-05-18 16:00 3561

Haier Named the World's Only IoT Ecosystem Brand in Kantar BrandZ Top 100 for Eight Consecutive Years

QINGDAO, China, May 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Kantar, a global leader in brand data and strategy consulting, recently released its BrandZ 2026 Top 100 Most Valuable Global Brands ranking. In the ranking, Haier Group has been named the world's only IoT ecosystem bra...

2026-05-18 15:47 6162

Markel International appoints Sebastian Rice as Head of Global Development, Trade Credit

LONDON, May 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Markel Insurance, the insurance operation within Markel Group Inc. (NYSE:MKL), today announced the appointment of Sebastian Rice to Head of Global Development – Trade Credit, effective immediately. 

2026-05-18 15:30 5278

Hyundai Motor Group to Pioneer Hong Kong's Hydrogen Economy, Accelerating Asia-Pacific Expansion

* Hyundai Motor Group and partners in Hong Kong sign agreement at International Hydrogen Development Symposium 2026 to accelerate development of Hong Kong's hydrogen ecosystem * The Group to leverage waste-to-hydrogen (W2H) model, building on expertise from Korean and Indonesian markets * P...

2026-05-18 15:30 5832

ETERNITYX EXPANDS REGIONAL GROWTH MOMENTUM THROUGH VIETNAM INDUSTRY COLLABORATION FOCUSED ON CHINESE CONSUMER DEMAND

In partnership with Cision PR Newswire, EternityX convenes Vietnam business leaders to explore the next phase of cross-border growth through AI-driven audience intelligence and strategic communications. DOWNLOAD IMAGES HO...

2026-05-18 15:21 4493

Share buybacks in Ericsson during the period May 11 - May 15, 2026

STOCKHOLM, May 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- During the period May 11 - May 15, 2026, Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (publ) ("Ericsson") (LEI code 549300W9JLPW15XIFM52) repurchased own Class B shares (ISIN: SE0000108656) as follows: Date Aggregated daily volume (number of shares) Weighted averag...

2026-05-18 15:20 3700

CHERY Officially Announces Robert Lewandowski as CHERY Brand Global Ambassador, Reinforcing the Global Expression of the "For Family" Brand Philosophy

BARCELONA, Spain, May 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- CHERY Brand officially announced at its European Operations Center in Barcelona that world-renowned football icon Robert Lewandowski has joined the brand as CHERY Brand Global Ambassador. Zhu Shaodong, Executive Vice President of Chery International ...

2026-05-18 15:16 6447

X Square Robot Named to Forbes China 2026 AI Tech Enterprises Top 50

SHENZHEN, China, May 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- On May 18, 2026, Forbes China released its 2026 Forbes China AI Tech Enterprises Top 50 list, recognizing X Square Robot, a leading company in general-purpose embodied AI and humanoid robotics, as one of China's top AI technology enterprises.

2026-05-18 15:05 4427

Colt DCS appoints Fumi Takei as Vice President and Head of Japan

TOKYO, May 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Colt Data Centre Services (Colt DCS), global provider of AI-ready, hyperscale and large enterprise data centres, today announced the appointment of Fumi Takei as Vice President and Head of Japan. In this role, Takei will lead Colt DCS' strategic growth in Japan...

2026-05-18 15:00 4223

Aon to modernize how brokers access capital and syndicate risk with new Digital Placement Exchange (Aon DPX) trading platform

DUBLIN, May 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Aon plc (NYSE: AON), a leading global professional services firm, today announced plans to launch Aon Digital Placement Exchange (Aon DPX), a new d...

2026-05-18 15:00 6059

DAMENG's 2026 Hong Kong New Product Launch Event Concludes Successfully

HONG KONG, May 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- DAMENG (688692.SH) hosted its 2026 product launch event in Hong Kong on May 15th, unveiling its new DAMENG Database Management System 9 (DM9) and next-generation converged database appliance DAMENG PAI. As a landmark step in DAMENG's global strategy, the ev...

2026-05-18 15:00 4966

Priority Pass Reveals World's Best Airport Experiences for 2026

* Escape Lounge in Portland International, United States, voted Global Lounge of the Year * LOUNGE FUKUOKA at Fukuoka International Airport voted Asia Pacific (APAC) Lounge of the Year * KoCoo Lounge at Narita International Airport voted APAC's One to Watch * Over 700k member reviews and r...

2026-05-18 14:58 3451

PolyU collaborates with global scholars and experts to promote modern healthcare and wellness

Close to 100 participants experience Taichi and Qigong HONG KONG, May 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Research Centre for Chinese Medicine Innovation (RCMI) of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) hosted the "Symposium on Martial Arts: Bridging Art and Science" and two "Health Cultivation W...

2026-05-18 14:53 3850

The First Macao Forum on Low-Altitude Economy and Innovation Development of Full-Space Unmanned Systems Successfully Held in 2026

MACAO, May 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- On the morning of May 15, 2026, the inaugural "2026 Macao Forum on Low-Altitude Economy and Innovation Development of Full-Space Unmanned Systems" was successfully hosted at the Grand Hyatt Macau. Guided by the Economic and Technological Development Bureau of t...

2026-05-18 14:52 4560

Inspur Showcases at the 2026 China Smart Industry Trade Exhibition

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, May 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- On May 15, the 2026 China Smart Industry Trade Exhibition officially opened in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Inspur presented its full-lifecycle data center solutions and comprehensive BSS/OSS solutions at the exhibition, and was awarded the "3-Year ...

2026-05-18 14:45 4917

CLPe and Great Eagle Sign MoU

Taking Cordis, Hong Kong as the Starting Point to Accelerate Green Transformation across Properties in Hong Kong and the Chinese Mainland HONG KONG, May 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- CLPe and Great Eagle Group (Great Eagle) are collaborating to provide Cooling-as-a-Service at Cordis, Hong Kong, a hot...

2026-05-18 14:45 5093

ZTE Showcases at GSMA M360 LATAM 2026, Driving Future Business Model Restructuring -- AI & Network Two-Way Integration

* ZTE provides an in-depth analysis of the industrial value of the two-way integration of AI and networks * ZTE continues to consolidate its presence in Latin America, and deploy green, efficient, and intelligent full-stack ICT solutions to support local operators in strategic transformation ...

2026-05-18 14:33 5032

NX Group Becomes First-time Winner of HPE's Global Logistics Partner Award

- Recognized for Its Comprehensive Account Management, Resilience and Sustainability Capabilities - TOKYO, May 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The NX Group, with NIPPON EXPRESS HOLDINGS, INC. as its holding company, has received its first Global Logistics Partner Award from Hewlett Packard Enterprise C...

2026-05-18 14:00 4317