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Riyadh to Host Sixth Edition of Future Minerals Forum in January 2027

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Oct. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources has announced that the sixth edition of the Future Minerals Forum (FMF) will be held under the patronage of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques from 12–14 January 2027 in Riyadh, with the theme "Global Collaboration for Resilient Mineral Supply."The fifth edition, held in January 2026, welcomed government representatives from 91...

Preparing the World’s Cryptography for the AI Era, Eigen Labs and Zcash organization Shielded Labs, launch HashSmash, an open multiplayer competition to test how far AI can advance attacks on widely used hash functions

SEATTLE, Oct. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Eigen Labs and Shielded Labs, a leading Zcash organization, today launched HashSmash, an open competition that tests how far AI agents can advance attacks on four widely used hash functions, SHA-256, SHA-3, BLAKE3 and Poseidon. AI systems have already found thousands of previously unknown vulnerabilities in widely used software, including operating systems and web browsers. Those were flaws in code....

Curia Invests $28 Million in Sterile API Manufacturing

ALBANY, N.Y., Oct. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Curia Global, Inc. (Curia), a leading global contract, development and manufacturing organization (CDMO), today announced a strategic investment to expand its sterile API manufacturing capabilities for both steroid and non-steroid products in Valladolid, Spain. This expansion is set to be completed in the fourth quarter of 2028.Together with Curia’s sterility assurance and solid-state...

Bitmine Immersion Technologies (BMNR) Announces ETH Holdings Reach 6.02 Million Tokens, and Total Crypto and Total Cash & Marketable Securities Holdings of $17.4 Billion

NORWALK, Conn., Oct. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- (NYSE: BMNR) Bitmine Immersion Technologies, Inc. ("Bitmine" or the "Company") a Bitcoin and Ethereum Network company with a focus on the accumulation of crypto for long term investment, today announced Bitmine crypto + total cash & marketable securities + "moonshots" holdings totaling $17.4 billion.As of October 4, 2026 at 6:30pm ET, the Company's crypto holdings are comprised of 6,016,414 ETH at...

Manulife Announces Presenting Partnership of The Hinton Lectures™ on AI Safety

TORONTO, Oct. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Manulife is proud to announce a two-year presenting partnership with The Hinton Lectures™, supporting the 2026 and 2027 lecture series dedicated to advancing public understanding and scientific discourse on AI safety. The 2026 lectures, which will be held in Toronto this November, are co-founded by Nobel Laureate Professor Geoffrey Hinton, a renowned AI expert, and the AI Safety Foundation.

Habitat for Humanity’s new global research report finds three in four people are cutting back on essentials to afford housing

ATLANTA, Oct. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Housing costs are forcing millions of people around the world into difficult trade-offs, coming at the expense of food, healthcare, financial security and major plans for the future, according to a global research report released today by Habitat for Humanity International. Titled Home at What Cost? and based on nationally representative surveys of 30,000 people across 22 countries, the report reveals that...

Quantinuum and The University of Western Australia Partner to Advance Australia’s Quantum Capability

BROOMFIELD, Colo. and PERTH, Australia, Oct. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Quantinuum (NASDAQ: QNT), a leading quantum computing company, today announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with The University of Western Australia (UWA) to advance Australia's quantum capability by expanding access to advanced quantum computing, developing quantum talent, and accelerating the development of practical applications that integrate quantum...

Renowned AI researcher Paul Christiano announced as 2026 lecturer for The Hinton Lectures

TORONTO, Oct. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Hinton Lectures™, co-founded by Nobel laureate Geoffrey Hinton, return to Toronto on November 9-11, 2026. The Hinton Lectures are a transformative lecture series charting the future of Artificial Intelligence, by demystifying AI for the public and providing a platform for open, accessible discussion on its future.This year's distinguished lecturer, Paul Christiano, was an early researcher at OpenAI,...

MEXC and Payward Signal Intent to Explore Broader Collaboration Ahead of TOKEN2049

MUTSAMUDU, Comoros, Oct. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- MEXC, a pioneer in 0-fee digital asset trading, and Payward, the parent company of Kraken, are in discussions to explore a collaboration as both platforms look at how exchanges can better serve users across evolving global markets. The two companies will bring the conversation to TOKEN2049 Singapore, where MEXC CEO Vugar Usi Zade and Payward Co-CEO Arjun Sethi will join a panel on the MEXC Stage...

GIGABYTE AI TOP ATOM 64GB Unified Memory Version Expands Possibilities for Desktop AI Development

TAIPEI, Oct. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- GIGABYTE today announced the launch of a new 64GB unified memory version of GIGABYTE AI TOP ATOM, expanding its existing 128GB offering. Available starting October 23, the new configuration retains the hardware design of AI TOP ATOM, based on the NVIDIA DGX Spark platform, giving developers, researchers, and enterprise teams greater flexibility to select the configuration that best fits their AI workloads...

ToyTrends at Spielwarenmesse 2027: Therapeutic play and diverse licensed hits

NUREMBERG, Germany, Oct. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- What will be played in children's rooms in the future is showcased annually at Spielwarenmesse in Nuremberg. From 2 to 6 February 2027, visitors have the opportunity to enjoy an early glimpse of upcoming trends. The international TrendCommittee of Spielwarenmesse has analysed current developments and impulses, and identified two defining ToyTrends for 2027. With "Beyond Limits", a special aspect...

Reap and Collinson International Enter Landmark Partnership to Bring Priority Pass Airport Experiences to the Stablecoin and Crypto Ecosystem

SINGAPORE, Oct. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Reap, a global financial technology company that enables financial connectivity and access for businesses worldwide through stablecoin-enabled infrastructure, has entered a strategic partnership with Collinson International, the global leader in the provision of airport experiences, loyalty and customer engagement solutions, and owner and operator of Priority Pass.

EVIDENT Completes Acquisition of CrestOptics S.p.A.

NEEDHAM, Mass., Oct. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Evident announced today that it has completed the acquisition of CrestOptics S.p.A., a Rome-based developer and manufacturer of advanced optical imaging systems for spinning disk confocal and super-resolution microscopy. The acquisition broadens Evident's life science imaging portfolio and deepens its capability in high-speed, high-content 3D imaging for research, pharma, and biotech...

Cymulate Receives Frost & Sullivan’s 2026 Indian Competitive Strategy Leadership Recognition for Advancing Continuous Security Validation

SAN ANTONIO, Oct. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Frost & Sullivan pleased to announce that Cymulate has received the 2026 Indian Competitive Strategy Leadership Recognition in the breach and attack simulation industry for its outstanding achievements in continuous security validation, platform innovation, and customer impact. The recognition highlights Cymulate's leadership in advancing proactive cybersecurity strategies, strengthening enterprise...

CyberDSA 2026 Opens in Kuala Lumpur as Malaysia’s AI Ambition Puts Cybersecurity, Trust and Sovereign Capability in Sharper Focus

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Oct. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Cyber Digital Services, Defence & Security Asia (CyberDSA) 2026 officially opened today at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC), Kuala Lumpur, bringing together government, defence and security agencies, regulators, industry leaders, technology providers and researchers as Malaysia advances its ambition to become an AI Nation by 2030.

Dahua and PARC Foundation Join Forces to Protect Dreams and Empower Young Filipino Talent

TAGUIG CITY, Philippines, Oct. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Every young person deserves the opportunity to discover their talent, pursue their dreams, and build a brighter future. Yet for children from low-income families and children with special needs, access to opportunities can often be limited by circumstances beyond their control.Recognizing the importance of giving these young talents a chance to be seen, heard, and supported, global...

The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf® Turns 63 and Sets a New Direction for Its Next Chapter of Growth

SINGAPORE, Oct. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- On the eve of its 63rd anniversary, The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf® (CBTL) has unveiled a global anniversary campaign, the first milestone in its brand transformation journey. For 63 years, CBTL has brought people together over specialty coffee and tea. Now it's handing the pen to a new generation of artists and creators to write what's next.At the heart of the refresh are the principles that have guided...

ICAC and UNODC jointly debut the pioneering Prison Guide, ICAC Commissioner: charting the way for enhancing global prison integrity

ABU DHABI, UAE and HONG KONG, Oct. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- ICAC Commissioner Mr Woo Ying-ming, leading his delegation, concluded his visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), during which the ICAC co-launched the "Integrity Behind Bars: A Guide on Corruption Risk Management in Prison Systems" ("Prison Guide") with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) in the 15th United Nations Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice in...

LG Electronics Singapore Showcases Premium Built-In Kitchen Innovations with Michelin-Starred Chef Son Jongwon

SINGAPORE, Oct. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- LG Electronics (LG) Singapore is bringing Korean culinary craft and LG kitchen technology together through the LG x Chef Son Jongwon Showcase on 30 September. The media preview pairs LG's premium built-in kitchen innovations with the precision and artistry of Michelin-starred Chef Son Jongwon, showing how K-Tech can elevate the way modern homeowners cook, host, and live.The collaboration arrives in...

Southeast Asia’s China travel map is widening, Traveloka platform data shows

SINGAPORE, Oct. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Southeast Asian travelers are exploring a wider range of destinations across China, according to new Traveloka platform data.Travelers across Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam are booking a broader range of cities in China. Shanghai, Beijing, Shenzhen and Guangzhou remain the four most booked destinations, while cities beyond these established places accounted for a growing share of...

Nearly Half of Asia Pacific Consumers Open to Using Stablecoins in the Next Five Years, Visa Study Finds

SINGAPORE, Oct. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Visa, a world leader in digital payments, today released new survey findings on stablecoin awareness and consumer sentiment in Asia Pacific. The research reveals growing interest in practical uses such as everyday spending, travel and cross-border money movement, while limited understanding and concerns around trust remain barriers to wider use.

Payward and Singapore Gulf Bank Partner to Bring 24/7 Settlement to Institutional Digital Asset Markets

SYDNEY, Oct. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Payward, the unified financial infrastructure platform behind Kraken, and Singapore Gulf Bank (SGB), a fully licensed digital bank regulated by the Central Bank of Bahrain, today announced a strategic partnership to bring always-on settlement to institutional digital asset markets available to specific jurisdictions only. 

Seatrium and Karpowership Extend Collaboration with Ninth FSRU Conversion

SINGAPORE, Oct. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Following the successful naming and sail away of LNGT Türkiye, Seatrium Limited ("Seatrium" or the "Group") and its strategic partner Karpowership are advancing their long-standing collaboration with the ninth Floating Storage Regasification Unit ("FSRU") conversion project, LNGT Akdeniz. The vessel will form part of the LNG fleet of Kinetics, Karpowership's energy transition initiative. The award...

Sovereign Wealth Fund Institute announces first I20 Summit alongside G20 Leaders’ Summit, targets US$5tn capital deployment into US

NEW DELHI, Oct. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Sovereign Wealth Fund Institute (SWFI) has officially announced G20 Investment Week and the inaugural I20 Summit, taking place in Miami from 11–15 December 2026. Held alongside the official G20 Leaders' Summit at Trump National Doral, this invitation-only gathering aims to direct US$5 trillion in long-term institutional capital into the United States.

FGR advances carbon fibre commercialisation with Aeropreg agreement

SYDNEY, Oct. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- First Graphene Limited (ASX: FGR; "First Graphene" or "the Company") (FRA:M11) (OTCQB:FGPHF) has entered a three-year Development and Commercialisation Agreement with Turkish prepreg manufacturer, Aeropreg, to advance a PureGRAPH® enhanced carbon fibre prepreg towards commercialisation.Under the three-year agreement, First Graphene's proprietary epoxy concentrates will be used to optimise the incorporation...

Ivo Deepens Its Australian Presence With New Sydney Office

SYDNEY, Oct. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ivo, the leading contract intelligence platform for major global enterprises, today announced a new office in Sydney’s central business district, expanding its Australian presence to support a growing customer base across the region. The company serves more than 30 customers across Australia and New Zealand, including Canva, Fonterra, Dovetail, and companies across the ASX 100 and Australia’s Big...

Tigerair Taiwan Expands Its Network With New Connected Travel Platform, Powered by Dohop

REYKJAVÍK, Iceland, Oct. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Dohop, the travel technology company creating a new standard for Connected Travel that works beyond traditional interline, has announced a new partnership with Tigerair Taiwan to deploy the Dohop-powered tigerhop platform, now live on the airline's retail channels. Through the initial partnership with Scoot, Singapore Airlines' low-cost subsidiary, Tigerair Taiwan customers will have more...

CSL and Alentis announce global partnership to develop and commercialise lixudebart for rare kidney and liver diseases

MELBOURNE, Australia and BASEL, Switzerland, Oct. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- CSL and Alentis Therapeutics today announced they have entered into an exclusive global collaboration agreement to co-develop and co-promote lixudebart, which has the potential to become a first-in-class therapy targeting claudin-1 across a range of kidney, liver and other diseases.Lixudebart is currently being evaluated in the ongoing Phase 2 RENAL trial in patients...

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