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AIA Alta High-Net-Worth Optimal Longevity Index Unveiled
A Market‑First Measure of Longevity Readiness in Health and Wealth The overall Index score stands at 62 out of 100, placing HNW and UHNW families in the "Developing" range, with healthspan readiness lagging behind wealth planning HONG KONG, May 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- AIA Alta, AIA Hong Kong's u...
L'Oréal Invests in Future of AI-Powered Commerce and the Creator Economy with Tech Startups from South Asia Pacific, Middle East and North Africa
* L'Oréal has launched its 2026 Big Bang Beauty Tech Innovation Program for startups across South Asia Pacific, Middle East and North Africa (SAPMENA) * Winners secure a fully funded commercial pilot with one of L'Oréal's 40 international brands, potential scale across 35 SAPMENA markets and y...
Exterro Launches Industry's First Autonomous AI Engine to Eliminate Up to 95% of manual Subpoena Work and Reclaim 7,500 Enterprise Hours
Exterro Subpoena Manager unlocks $500,000+ in potential annual savings; puts
legal and IT teams on a definitive path toward a fully autonomous enterprise
architecture.
PORTLAND, Ore., May 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Legal's manual relay race is
over.Exterro
As CFD Brokers Expand Card-Based Payment Use Cases, Vantage Moves Early with Virtual Card Service
PORT VILA, Vanuatu, May 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- As CFD platforms evolve beyond
market access, account-linked services and card-based payment use cases are
increasingly integrated into fintech.Vantage Markets
The Michelin Guide arrives in South Australia
ADELAIDE, Australia, May 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The MICHELIN Guide is pleased to announce its arrival in South Australia, with the inaugural restaurant selection of the MICHELIN Guide South Australia 2027 to be revealed in October 2026. Home to a dynamic dining culture shaped by multicultural ...
New SMU Master's Programme Prepares Talent for AI-Driven Economic Roles
MDSE responds to growing need for professionals who can interpret, not just
build, AI models
SINGAPORE, May 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Singapore Management University (SMU)
WePlay Partners with Elephant Nature Park for Charity Initiative in Chiang Mai
CHIANG MAI, Thailand, May 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- WePlay launched a charity event focused on animal welfare and ecological protection at the Elephant Nature Park in Chiang Mai, Thailand on April 24. Centered around elephant rescue and daily care, WePlay expressed its support for the park's long...
Where diversity shapes culinary identity: The Michelin Guide arrives in South Australia
* The inaugural restaurant selection of the MICHELIN Guide South Australia 2027 to be revealed in October 2026 * The edition will explore the region in its entirety, from coastlines to wine country and inland landscapes * A culinary destination defined by freedom, craftsmanship and a strong ...
LSBF Launches Strategic Partnership with University of Chichester to Expand Postgraduate Opportunities in Singapore
SINGAPORE, May 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The London School of Business and Finance (LSBF) Singapore Campus has announced a new strategic partnership with the University of Chichester, marking a significant step in expanding access to internationally recognised postgraduate degrees in Singapore and...
Tonik Becomes the First Standalone Digital Bank in the Philippines to Achieve Profitability
Built on Lending, Not on Users. Powered by the Strongest Unit Economics in Philippine Banking. MANILA, Philippines and SINGAPORE, May 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Tonik, the holder of BSP Digital Banking License No. 001 and the Philippines' first standalone digital bank, has reached a defining miles...
The Manta Resort Unveils New Underwater Room on Pemba Island, Marking Next Chapter in Ocean Tourism
PEMBA ISLAND, Tanzania, May 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Manta Resort today announces the launch of its newly reimagined Underwater Room, offering guests and media a first opportunity to experience a new generation of underwater hospitality in the waters off Pemba Island, the lesser-known sister ...
MARK & LONA Appoints aespa KARINA as New Brand Ambassador to Accelerate Global Growth
TOKYO, May 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Cube Co., Ltd. held a press conference in Tokyo on April 27 to announce the appointment of Karina, leader of the globally acclaimed Korean group aespa, as the new brand ambassador for its luxury golf brand, MARK & LONA. Marking the brand's first female ambassad...
welzo Invests in SECAI MARCHE to Accelerate Agricultural Expansion Across Southeast Asia
welzo, its subsidiary JAHT, and SECAI MARCHE sign a three-party Memorandum of Understanding to launch a strategic business alliance FUKUOKA, Japan, May 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- welzo Co. Ltd. (Headquarters: Hakata-ku, Fukuoka; President and CEO: Yoshifumi Kanao; hereinafter "welzo"), an innovati...
Avnet and HKSTP Invite Global Startups to New AI Hardware Launchpad
HONG KONG, May 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Avnet (NASDAQ: AVT), a leading global technology distributor and solutions provider, in collaboration with Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) and the Emerging Microelectronics and Ubiquitous Systems Laboratory (EMUS Lab), today anno...
Daniel Dae Kim goes behind the scenes of South Korea's dynamic TV and movie industry in CNN Original Series K-Everything
HONG KONG, May 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- In one generation, South Korea's film and TV industry has gone from censorship to winning Oscars and breaking streaming records. In this episode of CNN Original SeriesK-Everything, host and executive producer,Daniel Dae Kim, looks at this period of rapid ch...
Booths Filling Fast: Industrial Technology World Asia Vietnam 2026 Targets ASEAN's Manufacturing Boom
HANOI, Vietnam, May 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- As global supply chains accelerate their shift toward Southeast Asia, Vietnam is rapidly emerging as one of the world's most dynamic manufacturing hubs. In early 2026, the country recorded a 22.2% year-on-year increase in total trade, fueled by strong g...
Amorepacific Opens Flagship Store AMORE YONGSAN
A 'House of New Beauty' that embodies the 'Create New Beauty' corporate vision, integrating a brand showroom, a research center, and personalized beauty experiences SEOUL, South Korea, May 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Amorepacific reopened its flagship store,AMORE YONGSAN, at its headquarters in Yon...
Spend Smarter, Travel Better: Eight Clever Ways to Save with Trip.com
SINGAPORE, May 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- We all love a holiday, but we love a good deal even more. Whether you're planning a spontaneous summer escape, a long-awaited adventure, or just a quick weekend recharge, savvy travellers are turning to smarter tools to stretch their travel budgets further....
Exterro Unveils ARMOUR: A Vision for Autonomous Risk Management That Redefines the Future of Enterprise Legal and Data Governance
First Product Built on the ARMOUR Autonomy Ladder Now Available
PORTLAND, Ore., May 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Exterro
PEI Group recognised for its editorial excellence at the Asia-Pacific and UK State Street Institutional Press Awards 2025
LONDON, May 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- PEI Group
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