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Bahrain to Convene Architects of the Future Economy for Gateway Gulf's Fourth Edition This November
At a pivotal moment for the global economy, international leaders will engage in open dialogue to explore how partnerships and cross-border investment can catalyse sustainable growth and strengthen economic resilience. MANAMA, Bahrain, Oct. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Bahrain is set to convene an ex...
CHÂTEAU MARGAUX ANNOUNCES THE APPOINTMENT OF AURÉLIEN VALANCE AS MANAGING DIRECTOR
PARIS, Oct. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- After thirty years dedicated to Château Margaux, Philippe Bascaules will retire and step down as Managing Director at the end of 2026. Aurélien Valance, currently Deputy Managing Director, Sales and Operations, will succeed him as of 1 December 2026. This tran...
InCorp Singapore Rebrands to Ascentium Singapore, Connecting Clients to a Wider Ecosystem for Growth
Blending established local expertise with Ascentium's global capabilities, the rebrand also introduces Ignite by Ascentium, a new ecosystem designed to connect growing businesses to capital, capabilities and strategic partners. SINGAPORE, Oct. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- InCorp Singapore, an Ascentiu...
Infineon opens new backend manufacturing hub in Thailand adding resilient capacity for future growth
* New backend manufacturing hub strengthens and further diversifies Infineon's global production network * Strategic investment reinforces Thailand's growing semiconductor ecosystem and talent development, creating up to 1,000 highly skilled jobs * Designed for phased expansion, Bangkok has ...
Vieworks to Showcase High-Speed Machine Vision Technologies at VISION 2026
ANYANG, South Korea, Oct. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Vieworks, a global provider of industrial imaging solutions, will participate in VISION 2026, the world's leading trade fair for machine vision held in Stuttgart, Germany, from October 6 to 8. At Hall 10, booth 10E30, Vieworks will demonstrate a d...
PCI-STRIDES Intelligent Mobility Pte. Ltd. Established to Advance Smart Rail Solutions Globally
SINGAPORE, Oct. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- PCI Asia Technology Pte. Ltd., a wholly-owned subsidiary of PCI Technology Group Co., Ltd., and STRIDES Far East Pte. Ltd., a wholly-owned subsidiary of SMRT Corporation Ltd., today launched a joint venture and officially unveiled PCI–STRIDES Intelligent Mo...
Absa and Thunes Deepen Alliance to Launch World-Class Cross-Border Payments Across Africa
Strategic collaboration expands across African markets to unlock seamless FX,
scalable liquidity, and multi-rail cross-border clearing for Absa clients.
JOHANNESBURG and SINGAPORE, Oct. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Absa Group
Toys"R"Us Asia Announces Agreement to Transfer Japan Business to Pan Pacific International Holdings Group
HONG KONG, Oct. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Toys"R"Us Asia today announced that Toys"R"Us-Japan, Ltd., a member of its group, has entered into a definitive agreement to transfer its business to an affiliate of Pan Pacific International Holdings Corporation ("PPIH"). Following completion of the busine...
Invitation to media and analyst briefing for Ericsson Q3 2026 report
* Report to be released at approximately 7:00 AM CEST on October 15, 2026 * One live video webcast for analysts, investors and journalists at 9:00 AM CEST STOCKHOLM, Oct. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Ericsson's (NASDAQ: ERIC) financial report for the third quarter 2026 will be published at approxim...
Invitation to presentation of EQT AB's Q3 Announcement 2026
STOCKHOLM, Oct. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- EQT AB's Q3 Announcement 2026 will be published on Thursday 15 October 2026 at approximately 07:00 CEST. EQT will host a conference call at 08:30 CEST to present the report, followed by a Q&A session. The presentation and a video link for the webcast will ...
Three in Four Travelers Get Their ESTA, UK ETA or eTA Right the First Time, Service eVisa Index Finds
Passport details are the most common source of corrections, and travelers from Singapore are the most likely to get every detail right NEWARK, Del., Oct. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Three in four travelers (76%) complete their electronic travel authorization correctly on the first attempt, according...
Let's Meet in Xujiahui | 2026 Global Food Festival • Xuhui First Boundless Gourmet Moments Carnival and Golden Autumn Shopping Season Officially Opens
SHANGHAI, Oct. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2026 Global Food Festival • Xuhui First Boundless Gourmet Moments Carnival and Golden Autumn Shopping Season officially opened on September 30 at the outdoor plaza of New 600 YOUNG in Xuhui District. The event is under the guidance of the Shanghai Munici...
Cambridge Linguaskill Business helps employers make more confident hiring and workforce decisions
AI-powered English assessment gives organisations a consistent way to measure the communication skills employees need in today's workplace SINGAPORE, Oct. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- As businesses operate across increasingly international teams, markets and customers, employers need more than a cand...
Global New Material International: Completion of Share Transfer for Controlling Stake in Jihua Group -- "Hong Kong + A-share" Dual-Platform Footprint Takes Shape, Opening a New Phase of Synergistic Growth
HONG KONG, Oct. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- On 30 September 2026, Global New Material International Holdings Limited ("GNMI" or the "Company", together with its subsidiaries, the "Group"; stock code: 06616.HK) announced that, in respect of the transaction under which the Company acquires approximatel...
PeKa B40 Screenings Reveal Undiagnosed Conditions Among Almost Half of Participants
STR recipients and their spouses aged 40 and above urged to use their free health-screening benefit at participating clinics nationwide. CYBERJAYA, Malaysia, Oct. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Of the 328,302 people who underwent health screening through PeKa B40 in 2025, 44.5% were found to have at le...
IBM Introduces Self-Hosted Deployment for IBM Bob to Help Enterprises Advance AI Sovereignty and Governance
Enterprises can now benefit from AI-powered software development and
modernization without moving sensitive code, data, or workflows outside their
controlled infrastructure
ARMONK, N.Y., Oct. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Today IBM (NYSE: IBM
2026 World Manufacturing Convention Secures 790 Agreements Worth RMB 363.4 Billion
HEFEI, China, Oct. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2026 World Manufacturing Convention concluded with 790 project agreements representing RMB 363.4 billion (approximately US$54.2 billion), organizers announced at a Sept. 29 Anhui briefing. Held Sept. 20–23 under the theme "Intelligent Manufacturing ...
JM Flower Introduces Grab & Go Live Noble Fir Christmas Trees for the 2026 Festive Season
New 5–6ft USA Noble Fir option offers a faster purchasing experience without individual tree viewing and selection SINGAPORE, Oct. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- JM Flower is introducing a new 5–6ft Grab & Go Live Noble Fir Christmas Tree from the USA for the 2026 festive season. The Grab & Go range p...
Clean clothes, hot showers and human connection: Allianz backs Orange Sky to support disaster recovery
* Allianz Australia announces Orange Sky as its Principal Partner in its Allianz Community Care program, supporting Australians experiencing hardship, including after natural disasters. * New research shows 60% of Australians are concerned natural disasters are becoming more frequent or sever...
INFORM Launches Aviation Software for Passenger Assistance Operations
As surging passenger assistance demand strains global airports, INFORM's Passenger Assistance (PA) Dispatching software delivers predictive forecasting, real-time control, and decision support to boost service quality and operational efficiency AACHEN, Germany and ATLANTA, Oct. 1, 2026 /PRNewswi...
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