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China Daily and Suzhou jointly launch 'China Bound • Suzhou' smart English tourism platform

SUZHOU, China, May 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- China Daily and Suzhou Municipal People's Government jointly launched the "China Bound • Suzhou" smart English cultural tourism platform on May 18, offering international visitors a new one-stop gateway to explore Suzhou.

2026-05-18 17:13 6092

Lundbeck receives orphan drug designation in Japan for asedebart for the treatment of patients with congenital adrenal hyperplasia and Cushing's disease

* Congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) and Cushing's disease (CD) are rare disorders characterized by excess adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) produced in the brain1,2 * Current treatments are limited by suboptimal disease control and treatment-related complications3,4 * Asedebart (Lu AG13...

2026-05-18 17:10 4493

Axi Takes Trading Intelligence to Latin America at Rankia Markets Experience in Medellín

Named Global Most Innovative Broker 2025*, Axi shares trader data and technology insights at two-day Medellín event SYDNEY, May 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Axi, the global FX and CFD broker serving traders across more than 100 countries, participated in the Rankia Markets Experience in Medellín, Co...

2026-05-18 17:00 5284

Baidu Announces First Quarter 2026 Results

BEIJING, May 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Baidu, Inc. (NASDAQ: BIDU and HKEX: 9888 (HKD Counter) and 89888 (RMB Counter)), ("Baidu" or the "Company"), a leading AI company with strong Internet foundation, today announced its unaudited financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026. "In...

2026-05-18 17:00 8614

RLAARLO Unveils Manufacturing Might to 100+ Global Guests alongside 1:7 Unimog U4000 Premiere, Initiating a "The 'World RC China Tour" in the RC Industry

SHENZHEN, China, May 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- On May 16 at 10:00 AM Beijing Time, RLAARLO opened its production facilities to the public for the first time, hosting over 100 international guests to demonstrate its comprehensive manufacturing capabilities. Concurrently, the brand executed the glob...

2026-05-18 16:43 4281

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 8182

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 5187

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 3734

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 7111

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 6044

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 7002

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 5262

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 4466

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 7672

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 5353

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 4405

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 6813

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 5775

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 3880

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 4103