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Lendable Breaks New Ground in Impact Fund Raise

- On track for $500 million raise and rare investment-grade rating - LONDON, Jan. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Lendable, a leading provider of asset-backed credit to fast-growing companies globally, today confirmed the first close of its two new blended-finance funds: LendableMSME Fintech Credit Fun...

2026-01-21 17:00 5325

"TJl Education Support Scheme for Employees' Children" Marks 10th Year with Record Scholarships Awarded

HONG KONG, Jan. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Tam Jai International Co. Limited ("TJI " or the "Company", together with its subsidiaries, the "Group"), one of the leading and renowned restaurant groups in Hong Kong, granted over HK$1.6 million in scholarships to a record number of 49 students this year...

2026-01-21 16:47 6098

Singapore Corporate Gift Specialist Dionisa Marks 17 Years with Focus on Customised, Functional and Sustainable Gifting Solutions

SINGAPORE, Jan. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Dionisa Gifts & Trading Pte Ltd, a Singapore-based corporate gifts specialist, marks its 17th anniversary this year by reinforcing its commitment to customised, functional and sustainable corporate gifting solutions for businesses across Singapore and the ...

2026-01-21 16:13 6067

Clarivate Reveals Top 100 Global Innovators 2026

The Top 100 organizations lead the way in innovation, contributing an exceptional 16% of the world's highest-strength AI inventions  LONDON, Jan. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Clarivate Plc

2026-01-21 16:00 6904

Lingnan University distinguished scholar Prof Li Liangliang elected Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry

HONG KONG, Jan. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Prof Li Liangliang, Associate Professor of the Wu Jieh Yee School of Interdisciplinary Studies (WJYSIS) at Lingnan University, has been elected a Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry (FRSC) in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the researc...

2026-01-21 15:38 7151

Businesses expanding in Asia, but connectivity lost while AI drains budgets

A call to action for leaders to prioritise connectivity, says new Global Business Connectivity Outlook Report SYDNEY, Jan. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Expanding regionally and beyond is a growing priority for businesses across Asia. Yet with increasing investment in AI, leaders are blindsided when ...

2026-01-21 15:20 4793

Beyond the Pipe Wrench: Nile Plumbing Founder Launches Mentorship to Rebrand Singapore's Trades for the Digital Age

Master plumber from Nile Plumbing calls for a "New Breed of Technicians," offering hands-on vocational internships and AI-diagnostic training for youth from disadvantaged backgrounds. SINGAPORE, Jan. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Mr. Tay, founder of Nile Plumbing , has of...

2026-01-21 13:45 4889

AVPN's AI Opportunity Fund Expands Regional Efforts to Build AI Skilling Infrastructure for a Future-Ready Workforce Across Asia-Pacific

* 18 Local Training Providers selected for Phase Two of the Fund * AVPN developed an AI Skilling Policy Toolkit aimed at governments and policymakers * AVPN is also launching an AI training content hub, AI Learning for the Future of Work, for workers to access the Fund's Local Training Provi...

2026-01-21 12:39 6711

ViewSonic Debuts New Gaming Monitor with QD-OLED Panel and Enhanced Anti-Burn-In Features

SUBANG JAYA, Malaysia, Jan. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- ViewSonic Corp. , a leading global provider of visual solutions, has introduced theXG2738-2K-OLED , a new 27-inch monitor in the ViewSonic Gaming line...

2026-01-21 11:46 7155

CHINA WORLD SUMMIT WING, BEIJING: A PREMIER URBAN LIFESTYLE DESTINATION AT THE PEAK OF BEIJING

BEIJING, Jan. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- China World Summit Wing, Beijing has redefined urban luxury with its positioning as an Urban Lifestyle Destination. This iconic hotel stands as both Destination and Social Hub for Celebration in Beijing's bustling CBD, offering unparalleled experiences that ...

2026-01-21 11:27 4871

LEPAS Opens Its World's First Showroom in Indonesia, Ushering in a New Chapter in the NEV Market

JAKARTA, Indonesia, Jan. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- On January 19, LEPAS, the all-new NEV brand under Chery Group, officially opened itsWorld's First Showroom in Jakarta, Indonesia. More than a hundred attendees, including Indonesian government representatives, media, KOLs, and dealership partners,...

2026-01-21 11:22 7491

HistoIndex Partners with Houston Research Institute to Expand Advanced MASH Diagnostic Services

SINGAPORE, Jan. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- HistoIndex, a pioneer in AI-driven digital pathology solutions for chronic liver disease, has announced a strategic partnership with Houston Research Institute (HRI). HRI is a leading research institute focused on conducting clinical trials in hepatology a...

2026-01-21 11:00 5450

Birkin International Hotel Celebrates Chinese New Year and Ramadan 2026 with Signature Festive Buffets and Traditional Flavours

MALACCA, Malaysia, Jan. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Birkin International Hotel is set to welcome 2026 with two major festive dining celebrations, featuring a vibrantChinese New Year Buffet Dinner and the much-anticipated "Gulai Kawah Tradisi" Ramadan Buffet. Designed to bring families, friends, and ...

2026-01-21 11:00 6330

Futu Trustee Launches Groundbreaking "Futu Pension Family Trust" with a Minimum Entry Threshold of HK$3 Million

HONG KONG, Jan. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Futu Trustee Limited, a subsidiary of Futu Holdings Limited (Nasdaq: FUTU), officially unveiled theFutu Pension Family Trust on January 9, 2026, during a concurrent session at the "2025 Hong Kong Wealth Management Summit & 12th Hong Kong Listed Companies 1...

2026-01-21 10:59 10022

CLEARLAB CONTACT LENSES AND LENS CARE PRODUCTS RECEIVE COMBINED MDSAP, ISO13485 AND EU MDR CERTIFICATION FROM DNV

Parallel audit streamlines certification and speeds up access to global markets SINGAPORE, Jan. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- DNV, the independent global assurance and risk management provider, has certified contact lenses and multi-purpose lens care solutions from Clearlab in accordance with the Medi...

2026-01-21 10:00 6303

iQIYI International Unveils 2025 Global Trending Content: Asian Storytelling Captures Global Audiences

BEIJING, Jan. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- On January 20, iQIYI, China's leading online entertainment platform, released its 2025 Global Trending Content for its international version. Over the past year, iQIYI International recorded a remarkable 114.5% year-on-year increase in global views, fueled b...

2026-01-21 10:00 6939

Agoda and Mastercard Collaborate to Modernize Loyalty Programs with Flexible Travel Rewards

Agoda's global travel inventory now available through Global Redemption Suite, enabling banking to deliver loyalty with instant, personalized travel rewards SINGAPORE, Jan. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Digital travel platform Agoda and Mastercard have joined forces to launch a modular travel redempti...

2026-01-21 09:00 8205

T'way Air Announces New Year Offers for Singapore-Korea Flights

Exclusive Savings on Seoul and Jeju Flights, with Travel Available through Oct 24, 2026 SINGAPORE, Jan. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- T'way Air, Korea's leading low-cost carrier, has launchedNew Year Special Deals for travelers flying from Singapore to Korea. Customers can access limited-time savings...

2026-01-21 09:00 6533

Key Milestone in Baidu Wenku's Global Expansion: Ding Yuxi Named Global Ambassador to Expand the Global Reach of Chinese AI

BEIJING, Jan. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Baidu Wenku, a AI-powered productivity platform and a unit of Baidu, China's leading artificial intelligence company, today announced the appointment of actor Ding Yuxi as its first Global Ambassador. Following his appointment as Baidu Wenku's inaugural Bran...

2026-01-21 09:00 7893

HD Partners with Pacific Prime to Pioneer AI-Native Healthcare Navigation and Hybrid Access Models in Emerging Southeast Asia

* Strategic partnership expands access to hybrid healthcare models through AI-driven navigation, connecting Pacific Prime clients to HDmall, HDcare, and Jib AI across Southeast Asia. * HD aims to become the AI-native healthcare front door for emerging Southeast Asia, while guiding patients to...

2026-01-21 09:00 7207