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Longbridge Launches on ChatGPT and Claude

Available as a ChatGPT plugin and Claude connector, bringing personalised, institutional-grade investment intelligence into the AI services investors already use SINGAPORE, Aug. 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Longbridge Group, an AI-native financial technology company,today announced that Longbridge i...

2026-08-24 16:00 354

OGA 2026 Positions Kuala Lumpur as the Regional Marketplace for Southeast Asia's Energy Growth

Taking place from 2–4 September, OGA 2026 will bring together more than 30,000 industry professionals, 2,000 participating brands and companies, and representatives from over 80 countries to unlock business opportunities, accelerate innovation and shape Southeast Asia's energy future. KUALA LUMP...

2026-08-24 15:42 266

ASTRI and Saint Francis University Sign MoU to Advance AI-Enabled Biomaterials and Digital Health Innovation

HONG KONG, Aug. 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Hong Kong Applied Science and Technology Research Institute (ASTRI) and Saint Francis University (SFU) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a strategic partnership focused on advancing research and development in AI-enabled biom...

2026-08-24 15:40 490

2026 Taiwan Jewellery & Gem Fair to Take Place in November

International Buyers, Jewellery Brands and Suppliers Gather in Taipei to Tap into Asian Market Opportunities TAIPEI, Aug. 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Informa Markets Asia Ltd., Taiwan Branch, announced that the 9th Taiwan Jewellery & Gem Fair (TJG) will take place from November 20–23, 2026, at Taip...

2026-08-24 15:30 84

Share buybacks in Ericsson during the period August 17 - August 21, 2026

STOCKHOLM, Aug. 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- During the period August 17 - August 21, 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 ...

2026-08-24 15:23 267

ImmunoForge Selected for the Ministry of SMEs and Startups' 'Global TIPS R&D' Program… "Expansion of the LMT Platform"

* Development of Leptin receptor-based technology and hybrid LNP platform * Combining Blood-Brain Barrier penetration and a one-month sustained-release formulation in a single structure, with potential applications in CNS-targeted therapeutics * Technology validated by winning first place in...

2026-08-24 15:01 433

Sun's Out, Fun's Out: Club Med opens 2027 sales bookings for bold escapes to new destinations and iconic getaways

HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam, Aug. 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Club Med , the pioneer of all-inclusive holidays and the world's largest sports club, will open reservations for its Summer 2027 season on 13 October 2026. 

2026-08-24 14:40 443

The hidden productivity drain costing Australian businesses thousands of hours: Omniche Advisory says organisations are overlooking a major productivity opportunity by allowing highly skilled employees to spend too much time on repetitive tasks

SYDNEY, Aug. 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Omniche Advisory , a technology advisory that partners with executive teams and boards on strategy, AI, data and hands-on delivery, says Australian businesses are sitting on a significant productivity opportunity. Skilled em...

2026-08-24 14:34 401

TOMY's "TOMICA XROSS RESCUE" Diorama-based Short Animation Series to Begin Streaming Aug. 26, 2026

- Tie-in Toys to Launch Oct. 1 in Japan with Rollouts in Taiwan region, Hong Kong SAR and South Korea - TOKYO, Aug. 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- TOMY Company, Ltd. (TAKARATOMY), based in Katsushika Ward, Tokyo, will begin streaming "TOMICA XROSS RESCUE" on the company's official YouTube channel, "TA...

2026-08-24 14:00 200

The 2nd TMElive International Music Awards concluded, bringing together 34 Chinese and international acts to deliver a phenomenal global music celebration

HONG KONG, Aug. 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- On August 23, the two-day 2026 TMElive International Music Awards (TIMA) successfully concluded at Kai Tak Stadium in Hong Kong, China. Produced by Tencent Music Entertainment Group, this year's TIMA presented a cross-language, cross-genre music celebratio...

2026-08-24 13:57 420

INDONESIAN HEALTHCARE TRAVEL TO MALAYSIA HITS RECORD RM2.2 BILLION AS MHX RETURNS TO YOGYAKARTA

YOGYAKARTA, Indonesia, Aug. 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Malaysia Healthcare Travel Council (MHTC) once again strengthened Malaysia's presence in Indonesia through MHX Yogyakarta 2026, held from 20 to 23 August 2026 at the Grand Atrium, Pakuwon Mall Jogja. The four-day event came on the back of a rec...

2026-08-24 13:31 322

WYF Brings Together 400+ Students for Future Liberal Arts Leadership Summit in Macao

MACAU, Aug. 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- World Youth Forum (WYF), an international nonprofit platform engaging 500,000+ young people annually across 30+ countries through education, competitions, conferences and youth-led initiatives, concluded WYF-FLALS 2026 in Macao, bringing together 400+ students...

2026-08-24 13:18 305

Hanmi Pharm Signs Exclusive Licensing Deal with Genentech for Novel Obesity Therapy

* HM17321, a proprietary UCN2 (urocortin-2) analog, is being developed as a treatment for chronic-weight management and associated conditions, including obesity * Total deal value of up to $2.3 billion, including upfront, milestone payments and tiered royalties based on net sales SEOUL, South...

2026-08-24 12:40 341

IBM Study: Sports Fans Want Streamlined Digital Experiences as Platform Choices Expand

* AI use among surveyed sports fans increased in 2026, with accuracy driving fan trust * Nearly half of respondents would download a single, consolidated sports app -- but only about 3 in 10 would pay for one * Managing multiple subscriptions has become a source of frustration for surveyed ...

2026-08-24 12:01 379

IBM and the USTA Introduce New AI-Powered Fan Experiences for 2026 US Open

NEW YORK, Aug. 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- IBM (NYSE: IBM ) and the United States Tennis Association (USTA) today announced new and enhanced AI-powered fan features coming toUSOpen.org  and the US Open app for this year's tournament. T...

2026-08-24 12:01 420

New US$22 Million Education Lifeline for Crisis-Affected Children in Sudan

New three-year investment will reach nearly 200,000 crisis-affected children and adolescents, helping them return to safe, inclusive learning while supporting the recovery of Sudan's education system. The announcement comes as Education Cannot Wait launches Hope Starts Here, a global campaign to ...

2026-08-24 12:00 343

Softcare Reports 46% Interim Profit Growth as Emerging-Market Momentum Continues, Payout Ratio Rises to Approximately 66%

HONG KONG, Aug. 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Softcare Limited ("Softcare" or the "Company"; HKEX: 2698) recently held its first interim results presentation since listing, following the release of its results announcement for the six months ended 30 June 2026.

2026-08-24 11:58 698

LONGi at UNCCD COP17: Li Zhenguo Explains Two Technological Pathways for PV-Powered Food Security

ULAANBAATAR, Mongolia, Aug. 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- From August 17 to 28, 2026, the 17th session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD COP17) is being held in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. During the conference, LONGi participated in several ...

2026-08-24 11:52 341

OneSG61 with Antica Unites Community Inclusion, Youth Development and International Sporting Excellence

Two-day community carnival and the Inaugural ANTICA Singapore International Challenge 2026 bring together people of different ages, backgrounds and abilities SINGAPORE, Aug. 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Antica Community Development and Services Limited (ACDS), a registered charity, successfully conc...

2026-08-24 11:15 644

Pulnovo Medical Announces First Two U.S. Patients Enrolled in PULSE-LHD IDE Clinical Trial of Pulmonary Artery Denervation in Treating Pulmonary Hypertension Associated with Left Heart Disease

NEW YORK, Aug. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Pulnovo Medical, a globally recognized pioneer in medical devices for pulmonary hypertension (PH) and heart failure (HF), today announced the enrollment of the first two patients in its PULSE-LHD clinical trial, conducted under a U.S. Food and Drug Administ...

2026-08-24 11:05 527
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