economy, business and finance

Sumsub Agentic AI Council Launches in APAC and Invites Experts to Advance Trusted AI Adoption

SINGAPORE, Sept. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Sumsub, the first AI-powered trust infrastructure for compliance operations at scale, today announced the launch of the Sumsub Agentic AI Council (the "Council"), an APAC-focused cross-sector forum that convenes expertise to develop practical frameworks, advance shared best practices and inform responsible agentic AI adoption.

MRI Software Launches Co-Funded Offer to Enable Greater Efficiency and Scalability Across Property Management Agencies in Australia

SYDNEY, Sept. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- MRI Software today announced a targeted offer giving a select cohort of eligible CommBank and MRI Property Tree clients in Australia the chance to receive access to an expanded Pro AI bundle subscription designed to optimise day‑to‑day property management, improve productivity and support business growth. The offer is available for a limited time and at no additional cost, and remains open until 30 June...

Rokid Leads Global AR and AI Glasses Shipments as AI Glasses Market Surges in H1 2026

NEW YORK, Sept. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Rokid ranked No. 1 worldwide in the AR and AI Glasses segment by shipment share in H1 2026, accounting for 41 percent of all products shipped within the category, according to a new report by Counterpoint Research. This finding further validates Rokid as one of the leaders in an emerging product segment. This success builds on the year-on-year sales momentum Rokid established last year, when...

Metcash and Coveo Expand Strategic Partnership to Power Next Generation AI-Enabled Experiences for B2B Retail Customers

MONTREAL and SYDNEY, Sept. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Coveo (TSX: CVO), the leader in AI-Relevance, today announced that Metcash, Australia's leading wholesale distributor serving the independent grocery, hardware and liquor sectors, has expanded its partnership with Coveo to bring AI-powered conversational experiences to its B2B customer communications portal. 

OCI Global Reports H1 2026 Results

AMSTERDAM, Sept. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Hassan Badrawi, CEO of OCI Global commented:"During the first half of 2026, OCI advanced the final stages of its strategic review. We completed the sale of our global ammonia distribution and terminal business to AGROFERT, handed over Beaumont New Ammonia to Woodside and monetized our entire investment in Methanex. In June, we reached agreement with...

HCLSoftware to Acquire Robotiq.ai, Strengthening Enterprise Agentic Automation

SANTA CLARA, Calif., Sept. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- HCLSoftware (NSE: HCLTECH) (BSE: HCLTECH), the software business division of HCLTech, today announced its intent to acquire Robotiq.ai, a provider of Enterprise Robotic Process Automation ("RPA") platform, based in Zagreb, Croatia. HCLSoftware is seeing growing enterprise demand for AI systems that not only reason but execute work reliably...

HLB’s Flagship CIO Fund Launched with Strategic Alliance with Lombard Odier

SINGAPORE, Sept. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- HLB Private Bank (or the "Bank") has officially announced the introduction of its flagship HLB Chief Investment Office Fund ("HLB CIO Fund" or the "Fund"), a landmark wholesale fund from HLB's Chief Investment Office ("CIO"). Conceived as the core foundation for all future portfolio construction across the Bank, the fund offers investors with direct access to premium, handpicked global assets,...

HCLTech launches first-of-its-kind AI-based synthetic research study for the global wealth management industry

NEW YORK and NOIDA, India, Sept. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- HCLTech (NSE: HCLTECH) (BSE: HCLTECH), a leading global technology company, today released a first-of-its-kind synthetic research report "Hidden In Pl(AI)n Sight," based on a survey of 1,066 representative AI personas modeled on senior wealth management industry decision-makers across 17 global markets.

Gastops FluidSIGHT™ Selected for Royal Canadian Navy Evaluation Through Innovative Solutions Canada

OTTAWA, ON, Sept. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Gastops, a leader in intelligent condition monitoring and predictive maintenance solutions, has been awarded a contract under the Government of Canada's Innovative Solutions Canada (ISC) Testing Stream program. Through the project, FluidSIGHT™ will be demonstrated and evaluated in collaboration with the Department of National Defence (DND) to support ongoing efforts to advance condition-based and...

Octopus (APAC) Holdings’ subsidiary ODN to manage Cellarbration retail and online channels

SINGAPORE, Sept. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Catalist-listed Octopus (APAC) Holdings Limited's (the "Company") wholly owned subsidiary, Octopus Distribution Networks Pte. Ltd. ("ODN"), has entered into a management and licensing agreement (the "Agreement") with Cellarbration Exclusive Pte. Ltd. and Cronos Networks Pte. Ltd. (together, "Cellarbration"), which operate the Singapore alcohol retail business under the Cellarbration brand. Under the...

Pongbot joins Australian Open as Official Ball Machine

MELBOURNE, Australia, Sept. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Australian Open has named Pongbot its Official Ball Machine. The partnership also names Pongbot Official Ball Machine Supplier of the National Tennis Academy. The multi-year agreement brings together AI-powered training technology and fan engagement at the Australian Open 2027 (AO27). It connects Pongbot with one of tennis's four Grand Slam...

J.P. Morgan Taps Thunes to Streamline Global Payments: NYSE Content Update

NEW YORK, Sept. 28, 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 September 28thThunes will power J.P. Morgan's XPedite Remit solutions suite.The solution is designed to give clients access to 12 billion...

GROHE SPA Aqua Sanctuary: Shaping the Future of Luxury Across Asia Pacific Through Personalized Water Wellbeing

BANGKOK, Sept. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- GROHE SPA unveiled Aqua Sanctuary, an immersive installation showcase and thought leadership forum, in the heart of Bangkok. Following critically acclaimed GROHE SPA events and installations in Milan and New York, the brand is driving the conversation with industry leaders from architecture, design, luxury developers, and media on the future of personalized luxury through curated water-centric design and...

Crypto, Sports, Esports: Bybit Gamifies Freedom of Choice Through ByPick

DUBAI, UAE, Sept. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Bybit, the New Financial Platform trusted by more than 80 million users worldwide, has introduced ByPick, a free-to-play prediction game built on winning points other than prize money. Launched with a "Make Your Pick" campaign, ByPick enables users to forecast outcomes across crypto, sports, and esports and major market-moving financial events, with participants racing to build winning streaks and...

CityUHK researchers advance spatial omics to routine clinical use

HONG KONG, Sept. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Recently, spatial omics has become a powerful tool, enabling researchers to see not only what molecules are present in a tissue, but also where they are located and how they are organised across cells, tissue structures and local microenvironments. This spatial context has significantly deepened our understanding of cancer, neurobiology and immunology. Yet as the field keeps advancing, an important...

Midea To Unveil Industry-First Power-Cooling Hyperconvergence Architecture at Data Center World Asia 2026

SINGAPORE, Sept. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Midea Building Technologies (MBT) will participate in Data Centre World Asia 2026 on September 29–30 at Marina Bay Sands, Singapore. At Booth T10, MBT will present three highlights: the industry's first power-cooling hyperconverged architecture, a full-stack AI data centre (AIDC) cooling solution with three flagship products, and strategic collaboration with Keppel. An Omdia white paper commissioned by...

Mecca and Sephora Among Beauty Retail Giants Outpaced by Online Marketplaces

MELBOURNE, Australia, Sept. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Australia's beauty retail landscape is undergoing a major transformation, with online marketplaces now generating as much revenue as all major specialist beauty retailers combined, according to a new report from global ecommerce accelerator Pattern. The 2026 State of Beauty & Personal Care in Australian Ecommerce report shows that Australia's...

Aon Launches Power Lifecycle Program to Support Conventional Gas Power Projects Powering Digital Infrastructure Growth

DUBLIN, Sept. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Aon plc (NYSE: AON), a leading global professional services firm, today announced the launch of its Power Lifecycle Program (PLP), a new integrated insurance solution designed to support conventional gas power projects from construction through testing, commissioning and into operations.Reliable power generation is becoming increasingly important as demand for digital infrastructure, cloud computing and...

Luckin Coffee Celebrates 100 Stores in Singapore

SINGAPORE, Sept. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Luckin Coffee Inc. ("Luckin Coffee", "Luckin" or the "Company") (OTC: LKNCY) today announced the opening of its 100th store in Singapore. After launching its international operations in Singapore in 2023, Luckin Coffee has grown into the second-largest coffee chain by store count locally, with over 1.9 million cumulative transacting customers in the local market, establishing Singapore as a key...

Global Health Power Converges in the Greater Bay Area • Shaping a New Era of Trade and Commerce — HNCEXPO-Shenzhen 2026 Opens This October

SHANGHAI, Sept. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- In 2026, China's health and nutrition industry ushers in a historic opportunity. China's market for medicine and food homology products is projected to exceed RMB 450 billion, while the industry's full value chain is valued at more than RMB 2 trillion. Health spending is shifting decisively from reactive treatment to proactive wellness. The year also marks the start of China's 15th Five-Year Plan, as...

Hoymiles launches HoyUltra 2000M full-scenario C&I energy storage in Budapest, kicking off its European roadshow

BUDAPEST, Hungary, Sept. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Hoymiles has launched the HoyUltra 2000M, its full-scenario commercial and industrial (C&I) battery energy storage system (BESS), at the first stop of its European C&I Energy Storage Roadshow in Budapest on 24th-25th September 2026. The roadshow takes Hoymiles' C&I storage portfolio and project experience to local developers, investors and partners across Europe....

ZENIT SPACE LAUNCH VEHICLE RETURNS TO FLIGHT

SYDNEY, Sept. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Cosmovision Global Corporation has moved the future launch site of Zenit-Australia space launch vehicle from Queensland to Northern Territory, and reactivated the licencing of the launch vehicle and  site with the Australian Space Agency. The licencing was suspended due to the war in Ukraine and other factors beyond our control. Cosmovision Global contracted Ukrainian Yuzhmash to build the next generation...

HKEX Welcomes Four New ETFs Tracking HKEX Cross-Market Indices

HONG KONG, Sept. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) today (Monday) welcomed the launch of four exchange traded funds (ETFs) tracking three of its cross-market indices this month, marking an important milestone in the continued expansion of the Group's index business and reinforcing its commitment to developing innovative products that support diversified investment opportunities for regional and...

RIMAN Expands Global Footprint to 22 Markets with Launches Across Europe and Latin America

SEOUL, South Korea, Sept. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- RIMAN, the global beauty and wellness company redefining K-Beauty through Korean innovation and heritage ingredients, has expanded its international presence to 22 markets with the launch of France, Germany and Romania on September 9, followed by Ecuador on September 15.The four-market expansion marks another milestone in RIMAN's international growth strategy, strengthening the company's...

Metaverse Lab-XR: Virtual Lab Builds Diagnostic and Teamwork Skills for Medical Technology Students

BANGKOK, Sept. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- For Medical Technology students, laboratory skills are just as important as academic learning. However, developing these skills into expertise requires extensive hands-on practice—a challenge for third- and fourth-year students in Clinical Microbiology at the Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Chulalongkorn University.

PR Newswire Launches AEO & GEO Report for AI Brand Visibility in APAC Region

HONG KONG, Sept. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- AI-powered search and generative answer engines are reshaping how audiences discover and evaluate brands, and communicators are increasingly seeking data-driven insights into their organization's presence within this evolving landscape. To empower PR professionals and marketing and investor relations teams to move beyond traditional SEO metrics and take their AI visibility to the next level, PR...

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