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PetroChina Lubricant Company, CPTDC and Australia’s Brooks Group Sign Cooperation Agreement to Accelerate Internationalization

PERTH, Australia, Oct. 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- News Report from Global Times, on October 20, PetroChina Lubricant Company, China Petroleum Technology and Development Corporation, and Australia's Brooks Group signed a cooperation agreement in Perth. The partnership combines technical expertise with distribution channels, marking a shift in KunLun Lubricating's engagement in the Australian market from product trade to joint channel development....

TCL Zhonghuan Powers India’s Energy Transition with PV Innovations at REI Expo 2026

GREATER NOIDA, India, Oct. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Renewable Energy India Expo (REI) opened on October 22 at the India Expo Centre in Greater Noida. As one of South Asia's major renewable energy industry events, this year's exhibition has attracted companies and industry professionals from around the world. At Booth H16-A275, TCL Zhonghuan showcases a full lineup of high-performance solar products, including high-efficiency silicon...

GoDaddy Brings ‘Ink Your Link’ Campaign to NYC: NYSE Content Update

NEW YORK, Oct. 23, 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 23rdGoDaddy to open pop-up in Manhattan for entrepreneurs and consumers this weekendIt will give small business owners the chance to...

Infosys:Differentiated AI strategy and a sharp focus on value unlock propels 29% sequential growth in AI revenues

BENGALURU, India, Oct. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Infosys (NSE: INFY) (BSE: INFY) (NYSE: INFY), a global leader in AI-first business consulting and technology services, delivered $5,145 million in Q2 revenues, year on year growth of 1.5% and sequential growth of 1.2% in constant currency. Operating margin was stable at 21.0%. EPS growth was 8.7% year on year in rupee terms. TCV of large deal wins was $5.2 billion, with 62% net new.

Vantage Enhances Its V-Card Premium Payment Experience for CFD Traders

PORT VILA, Vanuatu, Oct. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Vantage Markets ("Vantage") is enhancing its V-Card experience, bringing eligible account-linked payment services into everyday life. The card service is part of a broader wallet ecosystem with a reported user base of more than 1.95 million. Building on its May introduction of an industry-first virtual card for CFD traders, Vantage is expanding its range of payment-related services beyond...

New Prize Pool Unlocked: Bybit Extends USD1 Hold & Earn Program With 27 Million WLFI in Rewards

DUBAI, UAE, Oct. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Bybit, the New Financial Platform trusted by more than 80 million users worldwide, has extended its USD1 Hold & Earn program following strong community demand. The bonus month offers a 27,000,000 WLFI reward pool with up to competitive APR for eligible USD1 holders. The extension follows five consecutive months of sustained participation since the...

Taishin International Bank Opens Flagship Private Banking Branch in Southern Taiwan

TAIPEI, Oct. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Taishin International Bank (Taishin Bank) opened its flagship private banking branch in Kaohsiung's Asia New Bay Area on October 23, the latest step in its push to serve southern Taiwan's growing ranks of wealthy clients and connect the island's wealth management market with the rest of Asia. The branch reflects Taishin Bank's broader response to the government's initiative to establish Taiwan as an Asian...

Zoomlion Tower Cranes Combine Heavy Lifting and Precision Control for Construction at Height

CHANGSHA, China, Oct. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science & Technology Co., Ltd. ("Zoomlion") supported the Sept. 29 topping out of the 283-meter Shangri-La-side main tower of China's Lugu Lake Grand Bridge. Two R4300-200 tower cranes served the bridge's main towers. Alongside the company's earlier work on a 380-meter tower in Istanbul, the project demonstrates how heavy lifting capacity, precise controls and customized...

Tradewind Finance Provides EUR 2 Million Export Factoring Facility to Eldohm to Support International Growth

MÖNCHENGLADBACH, Germany, Oct. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Tradewind Finance has provided a EUR 2 million export factoring facility, available in both euros and US dollars, to the Hong Kong subsidiary of Eldohm, a Netherlands-based international trading company. Arranged in collaboration with CRDT, the facility supports Eldohm's international growth by providing working capital against outstanding invoices, enabling the company to manage larger...

Malteurop acquires the Chunlei Malting Co. malting plant – A strategic investment that significantly expands its operations and strengthens its position in export markets

YANCHENG, China, Oct. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- VIVESCIA cooperative group and its malting business have announced the acquisition of the Chunlei Malting Co. plant. With annual production capacity of 220,000 tonnes of malt, enough to make 2 billion liters of beer, Malteurop is taking its industrial and logistical capabilities in China to a new level. Based near Yancheng, 300 km north of Shanghai in the province of Jiangsu, this plant is aligned...

Technology Integrated into Travel Life: JETOUR Maps Out a New Vision for Future Mobility

WUHU, China, Oct. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Advances in artificial intelligence, new energy, and other technologies are expanding the possibilities of future mobility. Beyond transportation, automobiles are becoming gateways to exploring nature, exchanging cultures, and experiencing new things. How can technology better meet diverse travel needs? This question is helping shape the next stage of automotive innovation.Cutting-Edge Technologies...

LEPAS Global Elegance Night Strengthens Global Connections Through Design and User Co-Creation

WUHU, China, Oct. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- On the evening of October 22, 2026, LEPAS Global Elegance Night, part of the inaugural LEPAS Global Elegant Lifestyle Week themed "TOGETHER IN ELEGANCE," concluded at Luolan Town in Wuhu. More than 500 guests from around the world, including Global Elegant Lifestyle Partners and media representatives, gathered to celebrate cultural diversity, exchange ideas and share experiences across borders.The...

Ping An Good Doctor’s Nine-Month Net Profit Rises 35%; Company Accelerates Efforts to Broaden AI Applications in Healthcare

HONG KONG and SHANGHAI, Oct. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Ping An Healthcare and Technology Company Limited ("Ping An Good Doctor" or the "Company"; Stock Code: 1833.HK) today announced its results for the nine months ended 30 September 2026. During the period, the Company recorded total revenue of RMB3.51billion and net profit of RMB0.25 billion, representing year-on-year growth of 35%. Core Businesses Remain Solid; Innovative Services Continue...

Getac’s Next Generation B360X and B360X Pro Fully Rugged Notebooks Bring the Power of Edge AI to Frontline Professionals

TAIPEI, Oct. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Getac Technology Corporation (Getac), a leading provider of rugged computing and mobile video solutions and a manufacturer with advanced in-house capabilities, today announced the launch of its next generation B360X and B360X Pro fully rugged notebooks.Both new devices build on the proven heritage of Getac's popular B360 series, offering upgraded AI-powered processing, a larger 14-inch screen size,...

Seatrium and Karpowership Sign Contract for a Series of Whale Class Powership Conversion and Integration Projects

SINGAPORE, Oct. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Seatrium Limited and its strategic partner, floating power leader Karpowership, have strengthened their longstanding collaboration with the award of a contract for the development, major conversion and integration of Karpowership's third-generation hydrogen-ready Whale Class Powerships, reinforcing both companies' commitment to delivering reliable, flexible and sustainable energy solutions to meet...

Allooloo Technologies Corp. Launches AI Agent Products for Financial Services Agents: Know Your Product and News

VANCOUVER, BC, Oct. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Allooloo Technologies Corp. today launched the zones of record for financial services: adjunct agentic datasets, products and services built for the artificial intelligence (AI) agents banks and dealers are adding to every desk. The first two zones are live — Know Your Product, every listed issuer in eleven countries, nightly; and News, every filing and release, read the night it lands.

Frost & Sullivan: Total Airport Management Market to More than Double to $10.36 Billion by 2034 as Airports Integrate Operations Data

CUPERTINO, Calif., Oct. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Airports face a capacity challenge that new construction alone cannot solve, with global passenger traffic expected to nearly double by 2045 while opportunities to add runways and terminals remain limited. Total airport management (TAM), the practice of linking airside, landside, passenger and resource data into one coordinated operation, is moving from a conceptual framework to an operational...

LEPAS AURA Global Premiere at Global Elegance Night: Driving Leopard Aesthetics Evolution with Natural Energy

WUHU, China, Oct. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- On October 22, LEPAS unveiled AURA at Global Elegance Night during the inaugural LEPAS Global Elegant Lifestyle Week, marking the world premiere of the LEPAS Concept Car. Rooted in LEPAS's "Natural Energy" philosophy, the LEPAS All-New Concept Car brings Leopard Aesthetics to life through Future-Inspired Design, combining leopard-inspired proportions, flowing surfaces and lighting with a new family...

Designed for Global Expectations: The First LEPAS Global Concept Car, AURA, Makes Its World Premiere

WUHU, China, Oct. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- On October 22, the World Premiere of the LEPAS Concept Car took place at Global Elegance Night in Luolan Town, Wuhu, during the inaugural LEPAS Global Elegant Lifestyle Week. Unveiled as the brand's first global concept car, AURA brings Next-Generation Evolution and Leopard Aesthetics to life through Future-Inspired Design. Drawing on LEPAS's "Natural Energy" philosophy, the LEPAS All-New Concept Car...

Frost & Sullivan: Grid Constraints Emerge as the Binding Limit on Industrial Heat Electrification

CUPERTINO, Calif., Oct. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The technologies required to electrify industrial process heat are no longer the obstacle. Resistance heating, electric boilers, electric arc furnaces, industrial heat pumps and induction heating have all reached commercial readiness, with improved thermal efficiency, digital controls and power electronics integration. The constraint has moved off the equipment and onto the infrastructure that...

Frost & Sullivan: Wood Coatings Market to Reach $33.34 Billion by 2032 as Sustainable and Premium Finishes Reshape Demand

CUPERTINO, Calif., Oct. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Wood coatings have long followed the rhythm of housing starts and furniture demand, and construction activity still sets the pace for overall volumes in every major application. What is changing is where the value sits, as tighter rules on volatile organic compounds (VOCs), the spread of engineered wood and rising expectations around finish quality push manufacturers toward higher-performing and...

HLB Customers Can Now Scan & Pay in China with HLB QR Pay

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Oct. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Hong Leong Bank ("HLB" or the "Bank") customers can now make direct QR payments in China using HLB QR Pay, powered by a strategic partnership with UnionPay International ("UPI"). Available at over 120 million UPI and Weixin Pay QR-enabled merchants in China spanning major retailers, restaurants, small businesses and individual merchants,...

Georgiamune and Menarini Group Enter Exclusive Global License and Collaboration Agreement for GIM-621, a First-in-Class Oral Immuno-Oncology Agent

FLORENCE, Italy and GAITHERSBURG, Md., Oct. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Menarini Group ("Menarini"), a leading international pharmaceutical and diagnostics company, and Stemline Therapeutics, Inc. ("Stemline"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Menarini Group focused on bringing transformational oncology treatments to cancer patients, along with Georgiamune Inc., a clinical-stage biotechnology company discovering and developing first-in-class...

SUNMI Launches Windows Commercial Product Family, Expanding Computing Choices for Intelligent Commerce

SINGAPORE, Oct. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- SUNMI Technology (06810.HK) today unveiled its new SUNMI Windows commercial product family at SUNMI Developer Conference 2026 (SDC 2026). The lineup comprises FLEX 3 WIN in 18.5-inch, 21.5-inch and 27-inch models, alongside T3 PRO WIN and T3 PRO MAX WIN. Marking SUNMI's first expansion into the x86/Windows commercial terminal market since 2013, the launch extends its product portfolio beyond Android-...

TraceLink Unveils Chorus to Integrate-Once™ Across Enterprise and Internet Data Sources with MCP or API Access

BOSTON, Oct. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- TraceLink, the world's largest Agentic Business Network, today announced Chorus, a new capability of the OPUS Agentic Supply Chain Operating System (ASCOS). Chorus extends TraceLink's Integrate-Once™ approach beyond traditional business transaction exchange, enabling human teams and governed OPUS Agents to access information and perform approved work across enterprise applications, partner systems, and...

Hilco Global Unmasks First Super Hero Identities, Franchise Details for Sale of the Omniverse Collection, Created by the Legendary Stan Lee

NEW YORK, Oct. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Hilco Global IP Services practice today officially released the first additional details about its offering of the Omniverse Collection, created by Stan Lee. The portfolio includes more than 200 characters, story worlds, trademarks and other largely unexploited creative assets. Three properties will stand out for many buyers: The Femizons, Slam-Girl, and The Accuser. Offers are due by 12:00 noon ET,...

Xona Raises $250 Million as Part of Mission to Upgrade GPS: NYSE Content Update

NEW YORK, Oct. 22, 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 22ndXona reaches $2.45 billion valuation following Series DThe round comes days after the company launched six satellites into...

Cuttable relaunches as the AI ad platform that learns, backed by a $20 million Series A

MELBOURNE, Australia, Oct. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Melbourne-founded Cuttable has relaunched its platform to show brands which ads to run next, built from their own results, catalogue and creative, backed by A$20 million in Series A funding led by Airtree Ventures. Square Peg, which led Cuttable's seed round, returned for the Series A alongside existing investors Rampersand and Glitch Capital.

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