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Singapore and Malaysia Lead the Largest AppliedEdu ASEAN Rankings to Date

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Oct. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The National University of Singapore (NUS) and Sunway University have been named ASEAN's No. 1 public and private universities, respectively, in the AppliedEdu University Rankings 2027 for ASEAN. NUS leads the public university rankings for the third consecutive year, while Sunway University retains the private university top spot for the fourth consecutive year....

HR Path Strengthens its Australian Presence with Strategic Acquisition of Payroll Experts Australia

PARIS, Oct. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- HR Path, a global leader in HR consulting and HRIS solutions, today announces its strategic acquisition of Payroll Experts Australia, a Brisbane-based company specialising in payroll compliance, remediation, workforce management and HR systems consulting. Founded in 2009, Payroll Experts Australia has delivered more than 530 projects for over 260 organisations...

Sungrow Powers Up for All Energy Australia 2026 With New Residential Innovation and Full Ecosystem Showcase

MELBOURNE, Australia, Oct. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Sungrow, the global leader in PV inverter and energy storage solutions, is set to make a strong return to All Energy Australia 2026, the region's largest and most influential renewable energy exhibition. It will introduce its next-generation all-in-one residential flagship PowerHarbour, alongside a comprehensive showcase of technologies for residential, C&I, and utility-scale applications....

CSL appoints Deborah Waterhouse as CEO & Managing Director

MELBOURNE, Australia, Oct. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of CSL Limited (ASX:CSL; USOTC:CSLLY) today announces that it has appointed Deborah Waterhouse as Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of CSL from 1 February 2027. The appointment was made following an extensive global search process conducted by CSL's Board of Directors.  Ms Waterhouse is a proven commercial leader with more than 25 years' experience managing...

TraceLink Achieves a Breakthrough with No-Code Supply Chain Agents that Reliably Perform Critical Work in Seconds

BOSTON, October 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- TraceLink, the world's largest Agentic Business Network, today announced a breakthrough in how no-code OPUS Agents perform critical supply chain work. Powered by the OPUS Brain—TraceLink's intelligence and reasoning layer for OPUS Agents—the new capabilities transform agent instructions into optimized, verifiable Semantic Inference Plans (SIPs), enabling OPUS Agents to perform recurring work in seconds...

Infobip and Yamaha Power Conversational Customer Engagement in Indonesia’s Automotive Sector

JAKARTA, Indonesia, Oct. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Global cloud communications platform Infobip strengthens its collaboration with Yamaha Indonesia Motor Manufacturing (YIMM) to transform customer engagement through WhatsApp-powered conversational experiences designed to drive stronger personalization and faster customer interactions. As Indonesia's consumers increasingly adopt digital-first...

Esther Ang appointed CEO of MET Asia

Baar (Switzerland), 21 October 2026 - MET Asia, MET Group's Singapore-based regional business focused on developing LNG and broader energy activities across Asia-Pacific, has announced the appointment of Esther Ang as Chief Executive Officer, effective 1 November 2026.Esther Ang succeeds into the role after nine years with MET Group, during which she has played a key role in expanding the company's LNG activities and global reach. She...

Unity: The Convergence of the Three Main Red Army Forces

BEIJING, Oct. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- An interview from China.org.cn with Wang Xiaohui and David Ferguson on the Long March:Wang Xiaohui:We have all been through something similar — a group of people disagreeing with one another, with each side holding sound reasons to believe their own judgment is correct.In such moments, should they part ways, or find another path forward together?David Ferguson:The word "unity" is often understood as a...

Pigment Raises $250M at $2.3B Valuation

PARIS, Oct. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Pigment, the AI business planning and performance management platform, today announced a $250 million Series E funding round at a $2.3 billion valuation. The round was led by Scaleup Europe Fund, managed by EQT, with participation from WIL (World Innovation Lab), existing investors including Greenoaks, ICONIQ, IVP, and Meritech, and a planned investment from NVIDIA.  This capital will accelerate Pigment's...

ICAC co-hosts landmark regional capacity building programme to advance corruption prevention across Africa

HONG KONG, Oct. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Regional Capacity Building Programme – Global Frontiers in Corruption Prevention" co-organised by the Hong Kong International Academy Against Corruption (HKIAAC) of the ICAC of Hong Kong, China, the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) of South Africa, and the International Association of Anti-Corruption Authorities (IAACA) ended in a high note earlier in Pretoria, South Africa....

Agoda Serves Up Pickleball Getaways across Asia

SINGAPORE, Oct. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The pop of a ball against a paddle has become a familiar sound in parks and resorts across Asia, drifting out from beachfront courts at sunrise and hotel lawns at dusk. Easy to learn and highly social, pickleball is ideal for groups of friends and families, and travelers now plan whole trips around it. Digital travel platform Agoda is highlighting six destinations where players can book courts easily,...

From Seeing Elegance to Experiencing It: LEPAS L6 EV Completes the First-Ever LEPAS Global Elegance Drive

WUHU, China, Oct. 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- During the 2026 Chery International User Summit, the LEPAS L6 EV completed its first LEPAS Global Elegance Drive on October 19–20 as part of the inaugural LEPAS Global Elegant Lifestyle Week, held under the theme “TOGETHER IN ELEGANCE.” Bringing together 34 Elegant Driving Ambassadors from 15 countries, the approximately 700-kilometer journey from Shanghai to Wuhu passed through Tonglu, Qiandao...

Successful Closure of the Left Half of the B3 Arch Bridge under Lot 2 of the Georgia North-South Corridor Highway Project

TBILISI, Georgia, Oct. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- On October 20, with the completion of concrete pouring for the final section of the arch ring, the left half of the B3 Arch Bridge, a key control project of Lot 2 of the Georgia North–South Corridor Road Project constructed by China Railway 23rd Bureau Group Co., Ltd., was successfully closed. The entire arch ring is expected to achieve arch closure by the end of the year. This closure marks a...

Bocuse d’Or Asia-Pacific 2026: Macao Hosts the Return of the Continental Selection

MACAO, Oct. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- After three cycles of dossier-based selections, 2026 will mark the much-anticipated return of the Bocuse d'Or Asia-Pacific. And it is the city of Macao that will have the honour of hosting it on 1 and 2 November. As the fourth Continental Selection in the race to the Grand Finale, it will bring together 8 candidates who will compete across several tests in a...

Blackpanda and CyberCube Collaborate to Bring Cyber Risk Analytics to Brokers Across Asia

SINGAPORE, Oct. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Blackpanda, Asia's leading cyber incident response company, today confirmed a collaboration with CyberCube to bring cyber risk analytics to brokers across Asia. The collaboration pairs CyberCube's Broking Manager platform with Blackpanda's incident response presence in the region. Brokers gain the analysis to advise clients on cyber cover, and their clients gain a local team to call when a cyber...

Sunrate and TourMind Partner to Enhance Payment Capabilities for the Global Travel Industry

SINGAPORE, Oct. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Sunrate, the global payment and treasury management platform, today announced a strategic partnership with TourMind, an AI-powered global travel transaction infrastructure platform, at ITB Asia 2026. Through the collaboration, the two companies will integrate Sunrate's payment capabilities into TourMind's technology ecosystem, helping travel businesses streamline payment operations and support their...

China Controls 99% of Gallium. Mount Ridley Mines (ASX: MRD) May Have Found the West’s Solution

SYDNEY, Oct. 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mount Ridley Mines (ASX: MRD) today reported 95% gallium recovery from Western Australian bauxite using its patent-pending Selectro™ Process, against about 70% in conventional Bayer refining. Key Facts •  Gallium 95%, aluminium 92% and iron 97% in one leach below 100°C •  Silica-rich residue, not red mud •  Feed: Australian Silica Quartz Group's Darling Range bauxite  ASX announcement, full results...

Homage Launches Esteem AI to Meet Surging Eldercare Demand Across Asia

SINGAPORE, Oct. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Homage, the Singapore-founded home care company, today launched Esteem AI, care management software for home care, aged care and disability support providers. Its AI agents handle the paperwork behind each care visit, giving care managers more time as demand for care grows with Singapore's ageing population. Built to run Homage's own services, Esteem AI is already used by more than 50 care...

EPG Showcases Full-Stack AIDC Capabilities and Global Delivery Network at DCWA 2026 in Singapore

SINGAPORE, Oct. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- EPG, a global provider for prefabricated modular data center infrastructure, showcased its latest AI data center solutions at Data Centre World Asia (DCWA) 2026, held in Singapore on September 29–30. Demonstrating its commitment to Asia-Pacific and the markets beyond, EPG presented its AI Core prefabricated modular data center solution and Edge POD prefabricated edge data center solution, alongside the...

Mitsubishi Outlander Tyre Choice Should Focus on Comfort and Wet Grip, Says Goodyear

MELBOURNE, Australia, Oct. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Choosing tyres for a Mitsubishi Outlander starts with understanding how the vehicle is typically used. While driving habits vary between owners, many Outlander drivers use their vehicles for commuting, family travel, school runs and weekend road trips, making a premium road-focused SUV tyre a suitable option for many everyday driving conditions.For drivers who mainly travel on highways,...

Telix Reports Third Quarter 2026 Financial Performance

MELBOURNE, Australia and INDIANAPOLIS, Oct. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Telix Pharmaceuticals Limited (ASX: TLX, NASDAQ: TLX, "Telix") provides a financial update on its commercial and operational performance for the quarter ended September 30, 2026 (Q3 2026). Q3 2026 Highlights[1]Group revenue of US$245 million increased 19% over the prior corresponding quarter (Q3 2025) driven by continued strong...

PMET Advances Shaakichiuwaanaan Development with more than 30,000 m 2026 Drill Program

MONTREAL, Oct. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- October 21 - Sydney, AustraliaHighlightsMore than 30,000 m of drilling completed in over 250 holes as part of the Company's extensive 2026 drilling program at its 100%-owned Shaakichiuwaanaan Project.The program has strongly increased geological knowledge for the purpose of future mining operations in the key CV5 and CV13 resource areas.A total of seven (7) drill rigs are currently active at site....

Zoom advances its AI strategy with a new Unified Context Layer that helps turn meeting conversations into completed work

SAN JOSE, Calif., Oct. 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today at its annual Zoomtopia customer conference, Zoom Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: ZM), a leading AI-first platform for human connection, introduced a new Unified Context Layer and several new products with AI-powered capabilities. The new offerings are designed to help businesses transform rich meeting context into meaningful deliverables that help accelerate work outcomes.Business...

UPDATE – More Than a Breeze: Levoit Brings Temperature-Sensing Technology and Powerful Cooling to Australian Homes

SYDNEY, Oct. 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Levoit has launched two new tower fans in Australia: the 42-inch Classic Pro Smart Tower Fan and the 36-inch Classic Tower Fan. Combining powerful airflow, temperature-sensing technology and quiet performance, the two models bring smarter, more customisable cooling to Australian households, with features designed to make everyday comfort easier to manage.Powerful Airflow for Everyday ComfortDesigned...

New Research Reveals Denodo AI Data Layer Delivers 290% ROI and 3x Faster Agent Deployments for Enterprise Agentic AI

PALO ALTO, Calif., Oct. 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Denodo, the AI data layer company, announced the findings of a comprehensive independent study conducted by research firm Veqtor8. The research report, titled "The ROI of an AI Data Layer for Agentic AI," reveals that enterprise deployment of a governed AI Data Layer delivers a 290% return on investment (ROI) over three years, enables 3x faster agent deployment velocity, and achieves a 68%...

CATL Unveils Dual-Electric Range Extension Battery to Accelerate Electric Heavy-Duty Truck Adoption

BEIJING, Oct. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- CATL today unveiled the innovative dual-electric range extension battery and the latest generation of heavy-duty battery-swapping solution to accelerate the electrification of road freight transportation.Competition in electric heavy-duty trucking is moving beyond technical specifications toward full-lifecycle value. While battery swapping has made energy replenishment faster and more predictable,...

Elevra Lithium September 2026 Quarterly Report Advisory

BRISBANE, Australia, Oct. 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- North American lithium producer Elevra Lithium Limited (ASX:ELV; NASDAQ:ELVR) (“Elevra” or “Company”) advises that the Company’s September 2026 Quarterly Activities Report is scheduled for release on Tuesday, 27 October 2026.The Company will host an investor webcast covering the September 2026 Quarterly results commencing at 9:30am AEDT (Sydney) on Tuesday, 27 October 2026 (6:30pm EDT on...

From Box-Style SUV Champion to Global Lifestyle Leader: JETOUR Showcases “Travel+” Technology

WUHU, China, Oct. 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Since 2018, JETOUR has embedded its “Travel+” strategy into product definition, technology R&D, and user operations, evolving from China’s box-style SUV pioneer into a leading global travel lifestyle brand. From October 20 to 23, the 2026 JETOUR Global Technology Experience Day, themed “Future Travel Starts Now,” will showcase this achievement as global guests journey across cities, mountains,...

GOKO M6 robotic lawn mower for large lawns debuts in Australia alongside three-in-one X5 for mowing, snow blowing and towing

SYDNEY, Oct. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- GOKO, Robot++'s robotic mower brand, marked its Australian launch at Sydney's Curzon Hall on 13 October 2026. Themed "Make Way for the Future", the event showcased M6 and X5 at the estate, built in 1899, offering new ways to maintain large lawns across challenging terrain. Guests included gardening creator @Self Sufficient Me, technology creator @MrYouWho,...

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