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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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.
DENVER, Oct. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Kongsberg Satellite Services (KSAT), a leading provider of ground station networks and satellite operations, today announced continued progress on KSAT Lunar, the world's first commercial lunar communications network.Construction is progressing at KSAT's site near Yuma, Arizona, marking the first 20-meter antenna in the United States to serve the KSAT Lunar network, designed to provide continuous lunar...
TORTOLA, British Virgin Islands, Oct. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- October 1, 2026 - Ondo Finance today announced four new Ondo-designed portfolios, expanding Ondo Intelligent Portfolios to seven offerings. The new portfolios join the three initial portfolios powered by BlackRock and give non-US investors onchain access to some of the markets most closely watched themes, from big tech and artificial intelligence to income.
TORONTO, Oct. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Modaxo Inc. ("Modaxo"), a global technology organization focused on moving the world's people, today announced the launch of Novvan and Routeward, two new Modaxo business units that comprise the Transit Fare Management and Fleet Management Solutions businesses acquired from Conduent Incorporated.This is Modaxo's largest acquisition to date, with over 2,000 colleagues, based in 15 countries, joining the team.
MILWAUKEE, Oct. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE: ROK), the global leader in industrial automation and digital transformation, today released "The New Operating Model for Life Sciences Manufacturing: Moving from Compliance to Continuous Readiness," an industry insights report based on input from manufacturing and industrial operations decision-makers in the life sciences industry. The new report examines how...
NEW YORK, Oct. 1, 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. Ashley Mastronardi delivers the pre-market update on October 1stImprint to power the new Kroger Rewards Elite Mastercard.Imprint says that they are able to deliver tailored programs that drive measurable increases in...
DALLAS, Oct. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Icon Global announces the return to market of Turkey Track Ranch, one of America's great legacy ranches, at $180 million, including a 25% mineral stake. Spanning nearly 80,000 acres under one fence, the Texas Panhandle legacy ranch brings together significant water resources and more than a century of Coble and Whittenburg family ownership.
BANGKOK, Oct. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Infineon Technologies AG (FSE: IFX) (OTCQX: IFNNY) officially inaugurated its new backend manufacturing site in Bangkok, Samut Prakan, together with Anutin Charnvirakul, Prime Minister of Thailand and Alexander Gorski, Chief Operations Officer of Infineon Technologies. The site strengthens and further diversifies the company's global manufacturing footprint while adding capacity for future growth....
HONG KONG, Oct. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Toys"R"Us Asia today announced that Toys"R"Us-Japan, Ltd., a member of its group, has entered into a definitive agreement to transfer its business to an affiliate of Pan Pacific International Holdings Corporation ("PPIH"). Following completion of the business transfer, the Japan business will operate as part of the PPIH group.Until the closing of the transaction, it will be business as usual for...
Easing oil prices haven't shielded the ASX from its worst day since the beginning of the Iran war, as bond market jitters hit investor confidence.
ARMONK, N.Y., Oct. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Today IBM (NYSE: IBM) announced self-hosted deployment for IBM Bob, allowing organizations to bring AI software development to on-premises, private-cloud, sovereign-cloud, and air-gapped environments where they have control. Bob is IBM's agentic software development platform that helps teams move beyond code generation to apply AI to the work of software delivery and modernization.
AACHEN, Germany and ATLANTA, Oct. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- INFORM, a global leader in AI-driven logistics and operational optimization solutions, introduces Passenger Assistance (PA) Dispatching, a cloud-native SaaS solution designed specifically for passenger assistance operations.
SINGAPORE, Oct. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Emerald Clinical Trials, a leading global clinical research organization anchored in Asia-Pacific, today announced the appointment of Michael Stibilj as Chief Executive Officer, effective 1 October 2026. The appointment marks the beginning of the company's next phase of growth.Michael brings over 30 years of global CRO industry experience. He joins Emerald Clinical after six years with Novotech where he...
PHU QUOC, Vietnam, Oct. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The MICHELIN Guide announces its expansion to Phu Quoc, the fourth Vietnamese destination, with the Vietnam 2027 restaurant selection to be revealed in mid-2027.Gwendal Poullennec, International Director of the MICHELIN Guide, says: "Phu Quoc has a distinctive culinary identity, deeply connected to the sea and exceptional local products such as its renowned fish sauce and aromatic pepper. What...
Australia's borrowers and lenders are resilient enough to navigate financial troubles ahead, the RBA believes, as it releases its stability temperature check.
SHENZHEN, China, Oct. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- vivo officially announced the global debut of its latest flagship foldable smartphone, vivo X Fold6. Designed for professionals who are constantly on the move, X Fold6 combines powerful productivity tools, a slim design, extended battery life, and significantly enhanced flagship imaging capabilities to deliver an exceptional mobile productivity experience. Demonstrating vivo's commitment to...
SINGAPORE, Oct. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Zenika today announced that Adrien Nortain, Group Chief Technology Officer, has moved his base from France to Singapore, strengthening the company's technology leadership in Asia and supporting the next phase of its growth strategy.As Group CTO at Zenika, Adrien navigates the full spectrum of modern IT challenges, driving enterprise transformation by aligning technical execution with high-level business...
SYDNEY, Oct. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Chery Australia has today opened the official reservation program for its highly anticipated Stockman diesel hybrid ute, giving Australian customers the opportunity to secure their place in line ahead of the vehicle's official sales launch.From 1 October 2026 until official sales commence, customers who place a Stockman reservation online will be eligible for an exclusive pre-launch incentive package,...
SYDNEY, Oct. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- IMG (International Medical Group) is excited to announce the successful completion of its acquisition of World Nomads.First announced in February 2026, the acquisition strengthens IMG's global travel insurance distribution capabilities and expands its presence in key international markets. World Nomads serves travelers from more than 100 countries and has built a strong reputation for specialized travel...
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