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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
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"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
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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...
2026-01-21 12:39
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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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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
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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...
2026-01-21 09:00
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Severe Convective Storms Now the Costliest Insured Peril of the 21st Century, Aon Reports
New findings show natural hazards such as SCS and wildfire are reshaping global
loss patterns and intensifying need for both physical and financial resilience
DUBLIN, Jan. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Aon plc
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NYSE Content Advisory: Pre-Market Update + NYSE Creates Tokenized Securities Platform for 24/7 Trading
NEW YORK, Jan. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) provides a daily pre-market update directly from the NYSE Trading Floor. Access today's NYSE Pre-market update for market insights before trading begins. NYSE Content Advisory: Pre-Market Update + NYSE Creates Tokenize...
2026-01-20 21:55
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HR Path strengthens its North American Dayforce practice through its merger with Enforce
PARIS, Jan. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- HR Path, a global leader in HR consulting, digital transformation, and payroll outsourcing, is pleased to announce the merger of its operations with Enforce, a Dallas based HRIS specialist recognized for its strong expertise in Dayforce. With a presence in 28...
2026-01-20 21:00
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Noah Holdings' H1 2026 CIO Report Outlines the Emergence of AI Infrastructure as a Critical Long-Term Asset for Wealth Allocation
SINGAPORE, Jan. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Noah Holdings Limited ("Noah" or the "Company") (NYSE: NOAH and HKEX: 6686), an established wealth management service provider offering comprehensive one-stop advisory services on global investment and asset allocation primarily for global Chinese high-net...
2026-01-20 18:35
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DP WORLD SURVEY: TRADE LEADERS UPBEAT ON 2026 DESPITE RISING BARRIERS
Global Trade Observatory Annual Outlook: 94% expect 2026 growth to match or exceed 2025 despite tariffs, costs and policy uncertainty DAVOS, Switzerland, Jan. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The global trade outlook looks fragile. Business confidence does not. That's the core finding of DP World's new ...
2026-01-20 18:14
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ZTO Express Holds 2026 National Network Conference
SHANGHAI, Jan. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- On January 20, 2026, ZTO Express (Cayman) Inc. (NYSE: ZTO and SEHK: 2057) ("ZTO" or the "Company"）, a leading and fast-growing express delivery enterprise in China, convened its National Network Conference at its headquarters in Shanghai. The conference con...
2026-01-20 18:00
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LSBF Singapore Campus and Deloitte Elevate Diploma Education in Singapore with Industry-Driven Learning
SINGAPORE, Jan. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Building on a successful collaboration launched in 2024, London School of Business and Finance (LSBF) Singapore Campus and Deloitte are taking their partnership to the next level, bringing real-world industry expertise directly into LSBF's Diploma, Higher ...
2026-01-20 15:43
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Misurata Free Zone Authority Signs $2.7 billion Landmark PPP to Transform Misurata Free Zone Port into a leading Mediterranean Gateway and Transhipment Hub
MISURATA, Libya, Jan. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Misurata Free Zone (MFZ) signs a landmark public–private partnership to modernize, manage, develop, and expand the Misurata Free Zone Port, Libya's main container gateway and the country's most commercially active maritime hub. This agreement marks t...
2026-01-20 15:00
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Longbridge Whale Rebrands as LONGPORT Whale, Marking a Strategic Brand Upgrade
HONG KONG, Jan. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Longbridge Whale, a leading fintech brand, today announced a major rebrand and will now operate asLONGPORT Whale ("Whale"). This rebrand reflects an expanded strategy, enhanced service capabilities and a renewed vision, reinforcing Whale's role as an integ...
2026-01-20 13:28
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NEC Wins Five Awards at Newsweek AI Impact APAC & EMEA Awards
- How NEC's AI Is Creating What's Ahead in Vietnam -
TOKYO, Jan. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- NEC Corporation
2026-01-20 10:00
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Osome Achieves Record Growth and Names Eugenio Ferrante as CEO
SINGAPORE, Jan. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Osome
2026-01-20 09:21
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CSOP CSAM CSI A500 Index ETF Lists on Singapore Exchange Today
SINGAPORE, Jan. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Singapore's first CSI A500 Index ETF—CSOP CSAM CSI A500 Index ETF (Stock Code: SUN), lists on Singapore Exchange (SGX) today (January 20, 2026). SUN's listing price is SGD 1 per share, with a trading lot size of 1 share and an annual management fee of 0.89...
2026-01-20 09:00
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Novo Holdings Invests in Surya Hospitals to Strengthen Access to High-Quality Women's and Children's Healthcare in India
SINGAPORE, Jan. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Novo Holdings, a leading global healthcare and life sciences investor, today announced that it has made an investment in Surya Hospitals, the largest private women's and children's specialty hospital chain in Western India. The investment is for a signific...
2026-01-20 09:00
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CEO confidence in revenue outlook hits five-year low - as AI becomes a defining divide between leaders and laggards: PwC 2026 Global CEO Survey
* Only three-in-ten (30%) CEOs confident about revenue growth in 2026 as most struggle to turn AI investment into tangible returns * One-in-eight (12%) CEOs say AI has delivered both cost and revenue benefits, while companies that have scaled AI with strong foundations are pulling ahead * R...
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