CHENGDU, China, Oct. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- A guochao (China-chic) culture event, themed "Qingcheng Sect • Immortal Heroes," was held on Oct 1 and 2 in Tai'an ancient town, Qingchengshan township, Dujiangyan, Sichuan province, as one of the area's key cultural tourism activities for the National Day holiday.Drawing on Mount Qingcheng's rich immortal-hero culture, the event blended guochao animal costumes and immersive game challenges, turning...
NEW YORK, Oct. 2, 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. Kristen Scholer delivers the pre-market update on October 2ndNew York Football Giants celebrate the 40th anniversary of their 1986 Super Bowl team. Simms, the MVP of Super Bowl XXI, will join NYSE Live to discuss how...
NEW YORK, Oct. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- World Trade Centers Association® (WTCA®) — an international trade organization connecting more than 300 World Trade Center® (WTC®) locations across nearly 100 countries and territories — today announced the relocation of its global headquarters to One World Trade Center in the Financial District of Lower Manhattan, establishing a new home for the Association at one of the world's most recognized addresses...
TORONTO, Oct. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Modaxo Inc. ("Modaxo"), a global technology organization focused on moving the world's people, today announced the appointment of Ian Woodroofe as Chief Strategy Officer, reporting to Chief Executive Officer Bill Delaney.Woodroofe will own Modaxo's market and competitive strategy across its verticals: transit operations, fare collection, parking and traffic management, and airports and aviation; will build...
GENEVA, Oct. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The employee partnership that owns Gunvor Group Ltd (the "Company") has voted to change the name of the Company to Centalion Group Ltd to reflect its evolution under a new ownership structure, leadership model, and strategic outlook for the future. The Company concurrently announces its intention to redomicile its corporate headquarters from Cyprus to Singapore."The name Centalion reflects who we are: one...
TIANJIN, China, Oct. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- On October 2, 2026, Tianjin University (TJU), China's first modern university, celebrates its 131st anniversary. This milestone highlights TJU's enduring legacy as a steadfast contributor to global innovation and social progress, consistently rising to meet the world's most pressing challenges with visionary foresight and profound dedication.Cultivating Visionaries for a New EraTJU's 131st year is...
HANOI, Vietnam, Oct. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Vestas has been awarded contracts to supply its 16 new V163 wind turbines from the 4 MW Platform across two new wind farms in central Vietnam. In partnership with a reputable Vietnamese renewable energy developer with a significant portfolio, Vestas will expand proven track record of 1.6 gigawatts in Vietnam and strengthen the company's role in driving the country's wind energy growth.Included in...
BEIJING, Oct. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- iQIYI, China's leading online entertainment platform, announced that the cumulative revenue-sharing, a model where production partners share earnings with iQIYI based on viewership, box office for its AIGC film series "The Ferry Man" has surpassed RMB 8 million (US$1.2 million) as of September 23, marking a new milestone for the series. This comes as the third instalment, "The Ferry Man: The Dream of the...
SINGAPORE, Oct. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- As the 191st Oktoberfest draws to a close, Asia's appetite for Germany's world-famous beer festival appears to be stronger than ever. Digital travel platform Agoda reveals that accommodation searches from Asian travelers for Germany during the Oktoberfest period have increased from several markets, with interest extending well beyond Munich's Theresienwiese fairgrounds.Munich Tops the Taps, but Berlin...
TORONTO, Oct. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Manulife Financial Corporation ("Manulife" or the "Company") announced today that it has closed1 the previously announced transaction to reinsure biometric risk on a block of long-term care policies with $3.2 billion of reserves2 to Munich American Reassurance Company ("Munich Re Life US"), a subsidiary of Munich Re Group.For more information on the transaction, please see the news release from our...
SINGAPORE, Oct. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- AhaSlides, the interactive presentation platform used by more than 4 million presenters across 142,000+ organisations and 24 million+ participants, has been named a winner of the 2026 Training Magazine Network Choice Awards in the Gamification & Game-Based Learning category.The Choice Awards are the only crowd-sourced solution provider awards in Learning & Development. Winners are chosen by Training...
MELBOURNE, Australia, Oct. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Next Green Group (NGG) has delivered a 1.3 MW rooftop solar system at the Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre (MSAC) using AIKO's Comet series All Back Contact (ABC) modules.The completed system increased capacity by more than 50% compared with the original 850 kW tender, converting the venue's distinctive curved roof into a major renewable energy asset.
SINGAPORE, Oct. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Tech Week Singapore 2026 brought together 38,000 technology leaders, industry experts, and professionals from across the region to explore the systems and innovations driving the next era of AI, quantum computing and other emerging technologies. Against this backdrop, CloserStill Media announced its partnership with Nano-Opt Media, Inc. (NOM) to launch Data Centre World Tokyo 2027 to be unveiled here.
TAIPEI, Oct. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- AGON, the world's No.1 gaming monitor brand for seven consecutive years according to 2025 IDC reports, today announces the upcoming AGP257FT. Designed for professional competitors and performance-driven gamers, this groundbreaking esports monitor takes responsiveness and motion clarity to a new level.
NEW YORK, Oct. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyundai Motor Company today unveiled the all-new TUCSON, introducing its boldest SUV ever, which combines the "Art of Steel" design philosophy, hybrid performance enhanced by intelligent efficiency, and the advanced Pleos Connect next-generation infotainment system.The all-new TUCSON made its world premiere against the iconic backdrop of the Manhattan skyline in New York City, underscoring Hyundai Motor's...
HONG KONG, Sept. 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Artificial intelligence is moving from experimentation to scaled execution across the global marketing industry. According to IAB's 2026 Outlook Study, five of the top six marketer focus areas in 2026 are AI-driven, reflecting how rapidly AI is becoming core infrastructure for marketing strategy and business growth.
SINGAPORE, Oct. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- OceanBase and MB Bank (Military Commercial Joint Stock Bank), a leading Vietnamese banking institution recognized for its digital transformation capabilities and a brand value of more than USD 2 billion, announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for a database modernization partnership. Under the collaboration, OceanBase will provide its industry-leading database technology to support...
MUNICH, Oct. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Allianz Group is announcing new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) appointments at Allianz Partners and Allianz Direct, ensuring continuity and growth momentum following Tomas Kunzmann's appointment to the Allianz SE Board of Management. The appointments reflect Allianz's strong internal leadership pipeline and reinforce its leading position in fast-growing, customer-centered digital business models that...
SEOUL, South Korea, Oct. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Eye Level has opened registration for the 2026 Eye Level Math Olympiad (ELMO 2026), inviting elementary and middle school students from around the world to take part in the annual global math competition.This year, ELMO extends its reach to South America for the first time, with Ecuador joining the competition. ELMO 2026 will be held across participating countries and regions including...
SINGAPORE, Oct. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Asia Data Centre World 2026 was held at Marina Bay Sands, Singapore from September 29 to 30. During the exhibition, Midea Building Technologies (MBT) showcased its next-gen power-cooling hyperconvergence architecture and full stack AI Data Center (AIDC) cooling solutions for the Asia-Pacific region, covering key application scenarios such as high-density computing, liquid cooling, tropical climate...
CHICAGO, Oct. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Relativity, a legal data intelligence company, today announced the winners of the 2026 Relativity Innovation Awards at its annual user conference, RelFest Chicago. The awards celebrate the creativity and innovation of Relativity's customer and partner community, recognizing those who build custom solutions, champion new ways of working and shape what's next for the industry.
SYDNEY, Oct. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Silicon Quantum Computing (SQC) and Schneider Electric, a global energy technology leader, have progressed to Stage 2 of the Australian Government's Critical Technologies Challenge Program (CTCP), receiving A$3.6 million (US$2.5m) in funding to continue their work in partnership with UNSW Sydney.
LONDON, Oct. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Curaleaf International, part of Curaleaf Holdings, Inc. (TSX:CURA) in partnership with Jupiter Research LLC, today announced that its Que Medical Inhalation Device (QMID) is available in Australia, following the registration by Australia's Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA), on 15 September 2026. One year after receiving EU Medical Device Registration, QMID is listed as a Class IIb Medical Device in the...
DALLAS, Oct. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Sekisui Specialty Chemicals announced today that it will increase the price of Selvol® Polyvinyl Alcohol, Selvol Ultiloc®, Selvol Ultalux®, and Selvol Premiol® products up to the amounts shown in the table.RegionIncrease:North America$220/mtLatin America$220/mtAsia$220/mtEMEA200€/mtSekisui Specialty Chemicals remains committed to meeting customers' needs with high quality products. The increase will take...
CHARLOTTE, N.C., Oct. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Midea Group and Electrolux Group are advancing their long-term strategic partnership in North America as all three joint ventures are now live. This milestone brings together two global industry leaders with a shared ambition: to strengthen product competitiveness, accelerate innovation and deliver even greater value to consumers and customers.
CALHOUN, Ga., Oct. 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In conjunction with Mohawk Industries’ (NYSE: MHK) Third Quarter 2026 earnings release on Thursday, October 29, 2026, you are invited to listen to the conference call that will be broadcast live on Friday, October 30, 2026, at 11:00 am ET. What: Mohawk Industries’ Third Quarter 2026 Earnings Conference Call When: October 30, 2026 11:00 am...
ARMONK, N.Y., Oct. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The IBM (NYSE: IBM) board of directors has elected Frank Baker to the board, effective October 1, 2026.Frank Baker, 53, is a Co-founder and the Managing Partner of Siris Capital Group, LLC ("Siris"). Siris is a leading private equity firm that has deployed more than $9 billion of equity capital since inception across technology, telecommunications, and data-focused companies.Arvind Krishna, IBM...
SCHAUMBURG, Ill., Oct. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- A believer in the power of connecting people and building the community of emergency and forensic nurses, Vanessa Gorman, DNP, MSN, RN, CCRN, FAEN, FCENA, of Australia, has been chosen as the 2027 Emergency Nurses Association president-elect.Gorman currently serves as the association's secretary/treasurer and has been a member of the ENA Board of Directors for five years. Prior to joining the...
BRISBANE, Australia, Oct. 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- North American lithium producer Elevra Lithium Limited (“Elevra”) (ASX:ELV; NASDAQ:ELVR) provides an update on the proposed sale of its interests in the Ewoyaa Lithium Project (“Ewoyaa Project”) in Ghana to Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt Co., Ltd. (“Huayou”) where the Ghanaian Government approval process continues and Huayou has received FIRB approval for the proposed acquisition of Atlantic...
BOSTON, Oct. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Laminar, creator of Process-Aware Autonomy — the foundation that makes self-driving factories possible, today announced its nomination for the 2026 Supplier Partner of the Year Award in the Equipment and Service category by The Association for Dressings and Sauces (ADS). The nomination was submitted by ADS manufacturer member companies and announced in advance of the ADS Annual Business Forum, held October...
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Colombian-Canadian economist and sustainable development expert Diego Mesa Puyo today took up his new role as CEO and Chairperson of the Global Environment Facility (GEF), beginning a four-year term at the helm of the world's largest public funder for the environment. His mandate coincides with the 2026–2030 GEF-9 funding cycle, backed by over $4.3 billion in initial donor pledges to protect and restore...
