Regional News

YY Group (NASDAQ: YYGH) Expands Malaysia Operations to Melaka, Entering New High-Growth Hospitality Market

Partnership with international 5-star hotel broadens the Company's recurring revenue base and enhances regional visibility SINGAPORE, May 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- YY Group Holding Limited (NASDAQ: YYGH) ("YY Group" or the "Company"), an AI-native workforce management platform and integrated faci...

2026-05-18 20:07 2608

Cognizant Increases 2026 Share Repurchase Target by $1 Billion to $2 Billion

Board Approves $2 Billion Increase in Stock Repurchase Authorization Additional $1 Billion of Shares Expected to be Repurchased in the Second Quarter of 2026 Cognizant CEO to Participate in Fireside Chat Hosted by J.P. Morgan on May 18, 2026 TEANECK, N.J., May 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Cognizant (...

2026-05-18 20:00 2431

Mastercard and JD.com announce strategic partnership to support business growth through payments innovation

The initial focus is on expanding payment infrastructure to support international business and enhance inbound visitor experience in China, plus collaboration on applying AI and advanced technologies to commerce and fraud prevention tools. BEIJING, May 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Mastercard, a worl...

2026-05-18 19:40 2557

XCMG Scales Deployment of Intelligent Logistics Solution, Enabling More Efficient, Lower-Emission Operations at Global Aviation Hubs

XUZHOU, China, May 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Building on its capabilities in intelligent equipment development and global logistics services, XCMG Machinery (SHE: 000425) has introduced a comprehensive "autonomous + renewable energy" aviation logistics solution. Most recently deployed at Nanjing L...

2026-05-18 19:27 2174

Control Risks announces appointment of Bill Udell as Chief Executive Officer

LONDON, May 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Control Risks, the global strategic intelligence and security firm today announces that Bill Udell will become Chief Executive Officer with effect from 1 June 2026. Udell succeeds Nick Allan, who is stepping down after 25 years with the business, including sev...

2026-05-18 19:00 1719

ICEX's Audiovisual From Spain premieres three new short films at Cannes as part of its 'Where Talent Ignites' campaign

Films directed by Carla Simón, Turbo (Pau López and Gerardo del Hierro), and Nicolás Méndez connect cinema, fashion, music, animation, and design CANNES, France, May 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Audiovisual From Spain, the internationalization initiative of ICEX Spain Trade and Investment, premiered ...

2026-05-18 18:00 1945

Xinhua Silk Road: Southwest China ethnic county gains traction for int'l twins festival

BEIJING, May 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- When the 20th Mojiang international twins festival lit up its countywide lively holiday aura recently, the Hani ethnic group-inhabited small county in southwest China impressed tourists from near and far with a unique twins culture.

2026-05-18 17:59 1818

Lundbeck receives orphan drug designation in Japan for asedebart for the treatment of patients with congenital adrenal hyperplasia and Cushing's disease

* Congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) and Cushing's disease (CD) are rare disorders characterized by excess adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) produced in the brain1,2 * Current treatments are limited by suboptimal disease control and treatment-related complications3,4 * Asedebart (Lu AG13...

2026-05-18 17:10 1998

Axi Takes Trading Intelligence to Latin America at Rankia Markets Experience in Medellín

Named Global Most Innovative Broker 2025*, Axi shares trader data and technology insights at two-day Medellín event SYDNEY, May 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Axi, the global FX and CFD broker serving traders across more than 100 countries, participated in the Rankia Markets Experience in Medellín, Co...

2026-05-18 17:00 2094

Top Philippine Fintech Mynt Doubles QoQ Earnings

Cements Role in Driving an Inclusive Digital Economy in the Southeast Asian Nation MANILA, Philippines, May 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Mynt, Inc., the parent company of the Philippines' number one finance superapp, GCash, continued to deliver sustainable growth in the first three months of 2026 as...

2026-05-18 16:30 2556

PAIR and Cambridge NeuroWorks launch new online neuroscience seminar series in May 2026

HONG KONG, May 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The PolyU Academy for Interdisciplinary Research (PAIR) of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University has joined forces with  Cambridge NeuroWorks, UK, made up of nine partners including the University of Cambridge, to launch a n...

2026-05-18 16:00 2147

Haier Named the World's Only IoT Ecosystem Brand in Kantar BrandZ Top 100 for Eight Consecutive Years

QINGDAO, China, May 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Kantar, a global leader in brand data and strategy consulting, recently released its BrandZ 2026 Top 100 Most Valuable Global Brands ranking. In the ranking, Haier Group has been named the world's only IoT ecosystem bra...

2026-05-18 15:47 2867

Markel International appoints Sebastian Rice as Head of Global Development, Trade Credit

LONDON, May 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Markel Insurance, the insurance operation within Markel Group Inc. (NYSE:MKL), today announced the appointment of Sebastian Rice to Head of Global Development – Trade Credit, effective immediately. 

2026-05-18 15:30 2771

Hyundai Motor Group to Pioneer Hong Kong's Hydrogen Economy, Accelerating Asia-Pacific Expansion

* Hyundai Motor Group and partners in Hong Kong sign agreement at International Hydrogen Development Symposium 2026 to accelerate development of Hong Kong's hydrogen ecosystem * The Group to leverage waste-to-hydrogen (W2H) model, building on expertise from Korean and Indonesian markets * P...

2026-05-18 15:30 2442

ETERNITYX EXPANDS REGIONAL GROWTH MOMENTUM THROUGH VIETNAM INDUSTRY COLLABORATION FOCUSED ON CHINESE CONSUMER DEMAND

In partnership with Cision PR Newswire, EternityX convenes Vietnam business leaders to explore the next phase of cross-border growth through AI-driven audience intelligence and strategic communications. DOWNLOAD IMAGES HO...

2026-05-18 15:21 2626

Share buybacks in Ericsson during the period May 11 - May 15, 2026

STOCKHOLM, May 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- During the period May 11 - May 15, 2026, Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (publ) ("Ericsson") (LEI code 549300W9JLPW15XIFM52) repurchased own Class B shares (ISIN: SE0000108656) as follows: Date Aggregated daily volume (number of shares) Weighted averag...

2026-05-18 15:20 2005

CHERY Officially Announces Robert Lewandowski as CHERY Brand Global Ambassador, Reinforcing the Global Expression of the "For Family" Brand Philosophy

BARCELONA, Spain, May 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- CHERY Brand officially announced at its European Operations Center in Barcelona that world-renowned football icon Robert Lewandowski has joined the brand as CHERY Brand Global Ambassador. Zhu Shaodong, Executive Vice President of Chery International ...

2026-05-18 15:16 3097

Aon to modernize how brokers access capital and syndicate risk with new Digital Placement Exchange (Aon DPX) trading platform

DUBLIN, May 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Aon plc (NYSE: AON), a leading global professional services firm, today announced plans to launch Aon Digital Placement Exchange (Aon DPX), a new d...

2026-05-18 15:00 3248

DAMENG's 2026 Hong Kong New Product Launch Event Concludes Successfully

HONG KONG, May 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- DAMENG (688692.SH) hosted its 2026 product launch event in Hong Kong on May 15th, unveiling its new DAMENG Database Management System 9 (DM9) and next-generation converged database appliance DAMENG PAI. As a landmark step in DAMENG's global strategy, the ev...

2026-05-18 15:00 2412

Priority Pass Reveals World's Best Airport Experiences for 2026

* Escape Lounge in Portland International, United States, voted Global Lounge of the Year * LOUNGE FUKUOKA at Fukuoka International Airport voted Asia Pacific (APAC) Lounge of the Year * KoCoo Lounge at Narita International Airport voted APAC's One to Watch * Over 700k member reviews and r...

2026-05-18 14:58 2053
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