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Acrab Raises US$130 Million Series B, Advancing Agentic AI Compute Platform Commercialization
SINGAPORE, Aug. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Acrab today announced a US$130 million Series B financing round, with continued support from existing leading investors Vertex Ventures SEA & India and Vertex Growth, as well as participation from renowned institutional investors across Europe and Southe...
ENERGIZER MALAYSIA LAUNCHES ULTIMATE CHILD SHIELD™, THE WORLD'S ONLY COIN LITHIUM BATTERY THAT PREVENTS BURNS IF SWALLOWED
PETALING JAYA, Malaysia, Aug. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Energizer Malaysia today introducedEnergizer® Ultimate Child Shield™ in Malaysia — the world's ONLY coin lithium batteries that prevent burns if swallowed. Available in sizes 2032, 2025 and 2016, this breakthrough technology reflects Energizer...
Forrester Recognizes Fortinet As APAC Winner Of Its Inaugural B2B Marketing AI Impact Award
The firm is being honored for using AI to transform marketing across the APAC
region
SINGAPORE, Aug. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Forrester
Herbalgy Trophy Ignites Hong Kong as Football Fever Sweeps the City
Juventus Defeat Chelsea FC 1–0 "Goal-Getter Giveaway" Opens the Door to World-Class Football1, While 5 Children Fulfil Their Dreams as Player Mascots HONG KONG, Aug. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Herbalgy Trophy: Chelsea FC vs Juventus, the headline of the Hong Kong Football Festival 2026 proudly ...
KANEBO selects Eastman Cristal™ One IM812 for luxury overcap packaging
Premium cosmetics brand chose recyclable material for an overcap that delivers aesthetics, strength and sustainability. KINGSPORT, Tenn., Aug. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Prestigious Japanese cosmetics brand KANEBO has selected Eastman Cristal™ One IM812 specialty PET resin for the overcap of its ne...
Quant Hedge Fund Alpha2Fund Announces 100 Million Yuan Proprietary Investment as 25 Hedge Funds Join July Self-Investment Wave
BEIJING, Aug. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Ningbo Alpha2Fund Investment Management Partnership Enterprise (Limited Partnership) — a well‑known quantitative private fund manager (hereafter referred to as Alpha2Fund) announced on July 19 that based on its confidence in the long-term development of China'...
IIFL Capital partners with Flytxt to leverage Agentic AI for sustainable AUM growth
DUBAI, UAE, Aug. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Flytxt
Tapestry Collection by Hilton Debuts in Vietnam with Opening of NHAAN Resort & Spa Hoi An
* The opening marks the debut of Tapestry Collection by Hilton in Vietnam, introducing Hilton's collection of independent, vibrant boutique hotels to Central Vietnam. * Designed by acclaimed architect Vo Trong Nghia, this 174-room resort weaves organic textures, natural materials, and sustain...
Infor Appoints Yuka Kanemitsu as President and Representative Director of Infor Japan to Accelerate Industry Cloud Growth and AI-Driven Business Transformation
Experienced technology executive to lead Infor's next phase of growth in Japan, helping customers modernize operations through industry-specific cloud solutions, AI, and deep industry expertise. NEW YORK and TOKYO, Aug. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Infor, the industry cloud company, today announced t...
Philips Audio Makes ChinaJoy Debut: A Century-Old Brand Opens a New Youth Chapter with 'Yellow Summer'
SHANGHAI, Aug. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Philips Audio made its debut at the 23rd ChinaJoy – Asia's largest digital entertainment expo – announcing the full mainland China launch of its Moving Sound series. The move, unveiled under the banner "A Century of True Sound – Hear What You Love" during th...
Asia Hospitality Sector Poised for Accelerated Investment, Says Questex's International Hospitality Investment Forum Asia
Regional market strengthens as investors and operators embrace resilient growth strategies HONG KONG, Aug. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Asia's hospitality sector is entering a new phase of investment activity as domestic consumption recovers and regional travel continues to strengthen, says Questex's...
Mitrade Wins 2026 AI Broker of the Year as Upgraded MitradeGPT Model Launches in Asia
BANGKOK, Aug. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- CFD broker Mitrade
SYNTEC Group Recognized for Employee Health and Community Well-Being at Asia Responsible Enterprise Awards 2026
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Aug. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- SYNTEC Group has been recognized at the Asia Responsible Enterprise Awards (AREA) 2026, organized by Enterprise Asia, under the Health Promotion category for its "Employee Health Support System", which promotes employee well-being, psychologica...
Far Eastern Department Stores Earns Triple Recognition at AREA 2026 for Advancing Health, Governance and Sustainability Transparency
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Aug. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Far Eastern Department Stores (FEDS), Taiwan's longest-established department store chain, has been honored with three prestigious accolades at the Asia Responsible Enterprise Awards (AREA) 2026 by Enterprise Asia, receiving recognition in Heal...
CKH Realty Creates Lasting Value Through Visionary Leadership, Corporate Excellence, and an Inspiring Township Brand
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Aug. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Few developments leave a lasting imprint on a city, but MetroCity has done just that. What was once an underutilised tract of land has evolved into one of Sarawak's most vibrant mixed-use townships, reflecting decades of visionary leadership, d...
Live Nation's former Asia Pacific President joins Triangle Group, following a US$15 million capital raise
Backed by US$15 million and three decades of industry expertise, Triangle Group
From Patient to Storyteller: Dale Returns to Shanghai After CAR-T Recovery, Sharing a Journey of Hope
SHANGHAI, Aug. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- After overcoming stage 4B lymphoma through CAR-T therapy, New Zealand patient Dale has returned to Shanghai—not as a patient seeking treatment, but as a survivor sharing his story. Recently, Dale came back to the city where he received life-changing care, to...
Eye Level Malaysia Achieves Double Recognition in the Malaysia Book of Records
Awarded for the Most Enrollments in Critical Thinking Mathematics and English Programmes in a Year KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Aug. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Eye Level Malaysia has reached a historic milestone by being officially recognised by theMalaysia Book of Records (MBR) with two national record...
GAC Becomes an Official Pre-Season Tour Partner of Chelsea Football Club for the 2026 Asia Tour in Hong Kong and Malaysia
HONG KONG, Aug. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- GAC is proud to be one of Chelsea FC's
Official Pre-Season Tour Partners in Hong Kong and Malaysia. The partnership
sees GAC standing behind the Men's First Team during both legs of the tour.
GAC Named an Official Pre-Season Tour Partner of Chelsea Football Club for the Hong Kong and Malaysia Tour
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Aug. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- GAC is proud to be one of
Chelsea FC's Official Pre-Season Tour Partners in Hong Kong and Malaysia. The
partnership sees GAC standing behind the Men's First Team during both legs of
the tour.
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