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/C O R R E C T I O N -- Medtronic plc/
In the news release, "Medtronic Singapore partners with Society of Colorectal Surgeons to strengthen surgical training", issued on May 25 2026 by Medtronic over PR Newswire, we are advised by the company that the caption text accompanying the image, should read "From left to right: Sharon Lew (Se...
Most Singaporeans know about LPAs, but only 1 in 3 have made one
New research by SMU highlights a gap in preparedness, socioeconomic disparities
and need for stronger public support as Singapore ages
SINGAPORE, May 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- A new study by the Singapore
Management University (SMU)
Thousands of Teenagers Gather in Perth for Prayer
PERTH, Australia, May 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- More than 2,000 teenagers and
young adults gathered at the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre on Friday
23 May for UNITE PERTH, a large-scale youth event hosted by Kingdomcity.
Singapore Management University Launches South-east Asia's First University-Anchored Fund Dedicated to Urban Solutions & Sustainability
The fund will invest in startups in SMU's flagship Urban SustaInnovator accelerator programme, which began incubating them from February 2026. SINGAPORE, May 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Singapore Management University (SMU) today announced the launch of the Urban SustaInnovator (USI) Fund, a US$10 ...
STARTRADER CEO Peter Karsten Joins University of Europe for Three Sessions Spanning AI Infrastructure, Business Operations, and Market Risk
Across three sessions in Dubai this spring, the conversations moved from how AI agents are built and reshaping business operations to whether the market's pricing of the build-out can hold. DUBAI, UAE, May 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Peter Karsten, CEO of STARTRADER, joined the University of Europe...
CGN Open Day Goes Global: Five Countries, One Green Future
PARIS, May 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- On 21 May, marking the United Nations World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development, China General Nuclear Power Corporation held its 2026 CGN Open Day simultaneously in France, Namibia, Malaysia, Laos, Brazil. More than 300 students and media r...
STARTRADER CEO Peter Karsten Joins University of Europe for Three Sessions Spanning AI Infrastructure, Business Operations, and Market Risk
Across three sessions in Dubai this spring, the conversations moved from how AI agents are built and reshaping business operations to whether the market's pricing of the build-out can hold. DUBAI, UAE, May 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Peter Karsten, CEO of STARTRADER, joined the University of Europe...
XJTLU celebrates 20th anniversary and unveils new 10-year plan
SUZHOU, China, May 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- On 22 May, Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool
University (XJTLU) officially celebrated the 20th anniversary of its founding.
CamScanner Helps Students Organize Study Materials for Finals Season
NEW YORK, May 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- With finals season in full swing, students are drowning in study materials: hundreds of lecture screenshots, blurry whiteboard photos, PDF fragments, half-forgotten downloads, and handwritten notes saved "for later." While information has never been easier t...
At the forefront of AI and digital innovation in higher education
Honoured with two major industry awards recognising sustained excellence in AI innovation and digital transformation, reinforcing its commitment to future-ready education. SINGAPORE, May 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Kaplan Higher Education Academy (Kaplan) continues to strengthen its position as one...
China Daily: China-US ties seek a path beyond confrontation
BEIJING, May 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- This is a news report by China Daily: Scholars at a China Daily seminar said the recent summit between President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump in Beijing pointed to a realistic goal of keeping rivalry within boundaries, strengthening communication ...
Rendeavour becomes the African Continental Free Trade Area's inaugural implementation partner for African industrialisation and trade infrastructure
LOMÉ, Togo, May 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The African Continental Free Trade Area
Building AI-Ready Enterprises: New Initiatives to Drive AI Deployment at Scale and Strengthen Digital Resilience
Inaugural SME AI Impact Awards and new public-private partnerships to accelerate enterprise AI transformation, strengthen cyber resilience, and secure Singapore's digital infrastructure SINGAPORE, May 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- As enterprises accelerate AI adoption, the challenge is shifting from ...
LEIFRAS Co., Ltd. to Acquire Tokai Sports as Wholly Owned Subsidiary to Expand Market Leadership and Accelerate LTV Growth
Leveraging Tokai Sports Brand and Expanding Sports School Membership Base by 1,200 Members TOKYO, May 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- LEIFRAS Co., Ltd. (Nasdaq: LFS) (the "Company" or "Leifras"), a sports and social business company dedicated to youth sports and community engagement, today announced th...
Launch of the "Qinglan Program" in Beijing: CASWSS, Fudan Institute on Ageing and Neutech Group Jointly Build the "Hope Project" for China's Elderly Care Industry
HONG KONG, May 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- On the afternoon of May 18, 2026, the press conference of the Youth Directors Growth Accompaniment Program (referred to as the "Qinglan Program") was successfully held at the National Convention Center in Beijing. The event was jointly initiated by the Chin...
Trusting the Process: How the HR Asia Best Companies to Work for in Asia 2026 Winners are Rebuilding the Hong Kong Workplace Culture from Within
HONG KONG, May 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- HR Asia Best Companies to Work for in Asia organised by Business Media International has officially announced the winners of 2026 Hong Kong, highlighting 50 companies that have turned the city's complex labor challenges into a strategic advantage. While the...
GLOBAL STUDY FINDS WIDENING GAP BETWEEN AI AMBITION AND WORKFORCE READINESS
* 45% of leaders expect AI agents in workflows within a year; only 30% of workers say the same * Just 22% of leaders are highly confident their organizations are developing future-ready capabilities within the workforce * Only 36% of leaders say their talent strategy clearly demonstrates tha...
Top 5% Supply Chain AI Initiatives Achieve Breakthrough Gains, New GEP-UVA Darden Study Finds
While 95% of initiatives fail to achieve scale, a small cohort delivers triple-digit productivity gains through governance and operational redesign CLARK, N.J., May 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- A small elite group of companies has cracked the code on scaling AI in supply chain operations, delivering ...
NCCN Affirms Commitment to Cancer-Related Distress Resources Worldwide During Mental Health Awareness Month
The latest version of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network's Distress Thermometer and Problem List is available for free in more than 70 languages. PLYMOUTH MEETING, Pa., May 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Comprehensive Cancer Network® (NCCN®)—an alliance of leading cancer centers—an...
YY Group (NASDAQ: YYGH) Launches OpenClaw Agentic AI Across Hotel Clients and Internal Operations
Initial production rollout live across three hotel clients in Southeast Asia with two of five planned client-facing workflows operational; broader rollout phased through the second half of 2026 Internal deployment is expected to meaningfully enhance operating leverage SINGAPORE, May 20, 2026 /PR...
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