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Dialogue on Building a China-Laos Community with a Shared Future Held in Laos

VIENTIANE, Laos, Feb. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- On February 5, the Dialogue on Building a China-Laos Community with a Shared Future took place in Vientiane, Laos. The opening ceremony featured speeches by several distinguished guests including Yu Yunquan, Vice President of the China International ...

2026-02-12 15:02 5747

AI Amplifies Governance Failures, Not New Risks, Says Huawei Thailand Cybersecurity Chief

BANGKOK, Feb. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Artificial intelligence (AI) does not create new risks for organizations but significantly magnifies existing weaknesses in governance, risk management, and compliance (GRC), according to Dr. Pongpisit Wuttidittachotti, Thailand Cybersecurity & Privacy Office...

2026-02-12 14:14 9022

Ascentium Acquires Clara, Expanding into the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) and Strengthening its Middle East Presence

SINGAPORE, Feb. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Ascentium , a leading global business services platform headquartered in Singapore, has acquiredClara , the largest licensed corporate service provider (CSP) in the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM).This acquisiti...

2026-02-12 14:00 9782

NX China Launches "NX Branded Containers" in Partnership with SITC

TOKYO, Feb. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Nippon Express (China) Co., Ltd. (hereinafter "NX China"), a group company of NIPPON EXPRESS HOLDINGS, INC., launched "NX Branded Containers" in collaboration with SITC International Holdings Co., Ltd. (hereinafter "SITC") on Wednesday, December 17, 2025. Log...

2026-02-12 14:00 7161

NOBU HOSPITALITY TO LAUNCH NOBU HOTEL, RESTAURANT AND EXCLUSIVE PRIVATE ISLAND RESIDENCES IN THE MALDIVES

An unparalleled island escape blending Nobu's timeless style with the natural beauty of the Maldives NEW YORK, Feb. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Nobu Hospitality , is pleas...

2026-02-12 13:50 6459

AIA Singapore surpasses S$40 Billion in payouts over the last decade

Commemorating its 95th anniversary, the insurer reinforces its role as a vital safety net and wealth partner with new initiatives to fulfil promises across healthcare and long-term financial goals as well as deepen its engagement, contributing meaningfully to the nation's progress. SINGAPORE, Fe...

2026-02-12 13:36 6769

Fox ESS Expands Its VPP Offerings in Australia by Partnering with Origin

MELBOURNE, Australia, Feb. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Fox ESS, a leading provider of renewable energy solutions, is thrilled to announce Fox ESS customers in parts of Australia can now seamlessly connect their home energy storage systems to Origin's virtual power plant (VPP), known as Origin Loop V...

2026-02-12 13:12 7762

LG ELECTRONICS TO SHOWCASE EXPANDED SKS LUXURY KITCHEN AND LAUNDRY APPLIANCE LINEUP AT KBIS 2026

LG Introduces First SKS Laundry Collection and New Kitchen Innovations to Strengthen Position in Global Builder and Luxury Appliance Markets News Summary  * LG Electronics will unveil an expanded SKS luxury appliances portfolio at KBIS 2026, including the brand's first-ever luxury laundry line...

2026-02-12 13:00 7725

Novel Anti-Fibrotic Drug AK3280 Cleared by FDA to Initiate Phase 2 Proof-of-Concept Clinical Trial in IPF

SHANGHAI, Feb. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Shanghai Ark Biopharmaceutical Co., Ltd. ("ArkBio") today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cleared its Investigational New Drug (IND) application for AK3280, a novel anti-fibrotic therapy for the treatment of idiopathic pulmona...

2026-02-12 12:18 6028

Agoda's 'Hat Yai Lights Up' Campaign Invites Travelers to Experience the City Like Never Before

BANGKOK, Feb. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Digital travel platform Agoda is bringing the spotlight to one of Southern Thailand's most dynamic destinations with the launch of its new 'Hat Yai Lights Up' campaign, celebrating the area's recovery and return to business after last year's flooding. In par...

2026-02-12 11:00 7088

JUSTCO OPENS FIRST LUXURY COWORKING SPACE IN SINGAPORE, AIMS TO DOUBLE APAC FOOTPRINT BY 2029

* THE COLLECTIVE Labrador Tower marks JustCo's first luxury concept in Singapore and fifth in Asia * Official opening officiated by Mr Alvin Tan, Minister of State, Ministry of National Development & Ministry of Trade and Industry * Singapore is the first market to host all three JustCo bran...

2026-02-12 11:00 7436

AXA's Title-Sponsored "33rd Green Power Hike" Successfully Completes

Jointly promoting "Leave-No-Trace" hiking and environmental conservation for a greener future HONG KONG, Feb. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The 33rd Green Power Hike, organised by Green Power and title-sponsored byAXA Hong Kong and Macau ("AXA"), successfully took place on 31 January. The event drew ...

2026-02-12 10:52 8148

Australia and New Zealand's Skin Cancer Governance Gap Exposed: 40% of Organisations Never Assessed Workforce Risk Despite 84% Believing Duty of Care Applies

SYDNEY, Feb. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- A comprehensive new report on workplace skin cancer screening  in Australia and New Zealand has exposed a significant governance blind spot: whil...

2026-02-12 10:32 5274

Marriott International's Asia Pacific Excluding China Region Reports Exceptional Growth and Development Momentum in 2025

Asia Pacific excluding China delivers third consecutive year of record development performance with nearly 200 organic deals signed, adding more than 28,000 rooms to its development pipeline Link to hi-res images and reel here . SINGA...

2026-02-12 10:15 11480

Sourcing Home & Lifestyle with Direct Factories: China Daily-use Articles Trade Fair to Kick off This July

SHANGHAI, Feb. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- China Daily-use Articles Trade Fair (CDATF), one of Asia's most established B2B sourcing platforms, will hold its 2026 edition fromJuly 23–25 at Shanghai New International Expo Center. The upcoming edition will feature 3,500+ exhibitors across 200,000 squar...

2026-02-12 10:00 6242

TOKYO CREATIVE SALON 2026 Program Highlights City-Wide Creativity Across Tokyo

TOKYO, Feb. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- TOKYO CREATIVE SALON 2026 (TCS2026) will present an expanded lineup of programs under its core concept ofFUTURE VINTAGE, offering visitors a city-wide experience of contemporary creativity across Tokyo.

2026-02-12 10:00 5889

Asia's One-stop Home & Lifestyle Sourcing Platform: China Daily-use Articles Trade Fair to Kick Off This July

SHANGHAI, Feb. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The China Daily-use Articles Trade Fair (CDATF), one of Asia's most established B2B sourcing platforms for homeware, lifestyle, and consumer goods, will take placeJuly 23–25, 2026 at the Shanghai New International Expo Center (SNIEC). The show feature 3,50...

2026-02-12 09:00 6806

Winners in the 2026 Asia-Pacific Stevie® Awards Announced

Winners in Thirteenth Annual Competition to Be Celebrated at 17 April Award Ceremony in Macau FAIRFAX, Va., Feb. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Winners have been announced in the thirteenth annual Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards, the only awards program to recognize innovation in the workplace throughout t...

2026-02-12 09:00 5510

ADB grants PH fintech leader GCash with $30-M credit facility to expand loan access to MSMEs, women entrepreneurs, especially in high poverty areas

MANILA, Philippines, Feb. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and Fuse Financing Inc., the lending arm of GCash, are set to spur the growth of the Philippine micro, small, and medium enterprise (MSME) sector with a $30-million landmark loan program, a first-of-its-kind partn...

2026-02-12 08:00 9114

Redefining Automotive Painting: Samurai Paint Completed Asia's Biggest Aerosol Spraying Challenge

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Feb. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- From 6–8 February 2026, Samurai Paint successfully hosted Asia's Biggest Automotive Aerosol Spraying Event, a landmark three-day challenge that redefined conventional automotive spray painting. Over the course of the event, 30 full car bodies ...

2026-02-12 08:00 5845