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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 ...
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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
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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...
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ViewSonic Debuts New Gaming Monitor with QD-OLED Panel and Enhanced Anti-Burn-In Features
SUBANG JAYA, Malaysia, Jan. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- ViewSonic Corp.
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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
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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,...
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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
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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 ...
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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
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Gene Solutions and Pangea Laboratory Establish Strategic Collaboration to Validate Laboratory Developed ctDNA Tests for Precision Screening and Cancer Care in the U.S.
IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Gene Solutions
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Digital Turbine Appoints Sea Yen Ong as Regional Vice President, Sales, APAC
Seasoned industry leader to drive brand and agency growth across APAC, as
Digital Turbine continues to expand its presence in the region
SINGAPORE, Jan. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Digital Turbine
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AM Group Signs Landmark MoU with Uttar Pradesh Government to set up GW scale AI Compute Hub enabling Democratization of AI from Electron Agents to Intelligent Tokens
DAVOS, Switzerland, Jan. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- AM Group, the leading energy transition platform backed by the founders of Greenko Group, today announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Invest UP, Government of Uttar Pradesh to establish a 1 GW (Gigawatt) High Performanc...
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InfoComm China 20th Anniversary: Celebrating Two Decades as Asia's Most Influential and Professional Pro-AV Showcase
BEIJING, Jan. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- For 20 years, Beijing InfoComm China has served as the most professional and influential platform for promoting and expanding China's global Professional Audio-Visual (Pro-AV) industry. Through decades of bringing together manufacturers, solution providers, ...
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T.D. Williamson launches SHiiELD™ double independent isolation and bleed system
TULSA, Okla., Jan. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- T.D. Williamson (TDW), a global leader in pipeline solutions, announced the launch of TDW SHiiELD™, a next-generation pipeline isolation tool creating a new standard of double independent isolation and bleed (DiiB). The TDW SHiiELD™ double independe...
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