economy, business and finance

Trane Technologies Reports Strong Third-Quarter Results; Raises Full-Year Revenue Guidance, Reaffirms Full-Year EPS Guidance

SWORDS, Ireland, Oct. 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Trane Technologies plc (NYSE:TT), a global climate innovator, today reported diluted earnings per share (EPS) from continuing operations of $4.79 for the third quarter of 2026. Adjusted continuing EPS was $4.86, up 25 percent. Third-Quarter 2026 ResultsFinancial Comparisons - Third-Quarter Continuing Operations$, millions except EPSQ3 2026Q3 2025Y-O-...

Huawei Releases Industry O&M Solutions

SHANGHAI, Oct. 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Industry O&M Session of HUAWEI CONNECT 2026 was held at the Shanghai Expo Center under the theme "Agentic AI Redefining the New O&M Paradigm." At the event, Huawei released its latest 2026 industry O&M solutions and launched the initiative for developing the O&M Agent Research Report (2026), aiming to accelerate digital and intelligent O&M transformation, foster ecosystem co-construction, and drive...

Tongwei’s 500 W TNC 2.0 FULLX: More Power, More Value for Australian Rooftops

MELBOURNE, Australia, Oct. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Tongwei Solar has introduced a new 500 W configuration of its TNC 2.0 FULLX G12R-48 for the Australian market. Delivering up to 25.02% efficiency in a compact 1,762 × 1,134 × 30 mm format, the module combines high power output, strong energy generation and installation flexibility. Zander Yuan, Director of Product & Technology at Tongwei Solar, explains how the new configuration brings...

Zoomlion Unveils 1,600-Horsepower 9DX Hybrid Tractor for Large-Scale Farming

CHANGSHA, China, Oct. 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science & Technology Co., Ltd. ("Zoomlion") unveiled its 9DX hybrid tractor at the 2026 China International Agricultural Machinery Exhibition on Oct. 26. With a peak output of 1,600 horsepower, the model is described by the company as the world's most powerful tractor and is designed for sustained, heavy-duty operations on very large farms. The launch, followed by a global...

Tencent Cloud Accelerates International Growth, Advances Enterprise AI and Expands Global Partnerships

SHENZHEN, China, Oct. 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Tencent today unveiled the enterprise capabilities of its AI office productivity agent, WorkBuddy and previewed the upcoming general release of its Hy4 model and Hy4 Flash at the 2026 Tencent Global Digital Ecosystem Summit. Tencent Cloud's active overseas customer base has also doubled over the past year, while international demand for its AI products and services has grown by triple digits.

DayOne and Blue Whale Energy to Explore Distributed Virtual Power Plant in Singapore

SINGAPORE, Oct. 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- DayOne Data Centers ("DayOne"), a Singapore-headquartered global digital infrastructure platform, and Blue Whale Energy, a Singapore-based company specializing in battery energy storage systems ("BESS") and Virtual Power Plant ("VPP") aggregation services, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding ("MOU") to study the feasibility of a Distributed VPP in Singapore.

Beacon Asia Media Launch Vogue Vietnam

HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam, Oct. 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Vogue Vietnam is set to launch in 2027 as the official Vietnamese edition of the legendary fashion media title. Produced under license by Beacon Asia Media, in collaboration with Art and Literature Times (Thời báo Văn học Nghệ thuật), it will debut in 2027 across print, digital, and social. Publishing in Vietnamese, Vogue Vietnam will...

Landis+Gyr Announces Second Quarter and First Half FY 2026 Financial Results

CHAM, Switzerland, Oct. 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Landis+Gyr Group AG (SIX: LAND), a global energy technology leader driving intelligent innovation across the grid, today announced unaudited financial results for its second quarter and the first half FY 2026 ended September 30, 2026. Q2 FY 2026Net revenue of $269.2 million with a record adjusted gross margin* of 38.0% and an order intake of $170.3...

FP Markets: A Democratic sweep is the market’s base case

LIMASSOL, Cyprus, Oct. 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Control of Congress is the focus on 3 November, as US citizens gear up to vote for all 435 House seats and 35 Senate seats. Importantly, the Midterm elections will help define the trajectory of President Donald Trump's remaining time in office – a topic that has naturally been in the spotlight recently. Republicans hold 218 House seats to the...

Rockwell Automation Introduces SecureOT Capabilities to Help OEMs Address Emerging Cybersecurity Regulations

MILWAUKEE, Oct. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE: ROK), the world's largest company dedicated to industrial automation and digital transformation, today announced new SecureOTTM cybersecurity capabilities designed to help original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) simplify compliance efforts, strengthen secure-by-design practices and better manage cybersecurity risks throughout the machine lifecycle.

SEG Solar Secures Land for Planned 4 GW HJT Solar Cell Facility in Texas

HOUSTON, Oct. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- SEG Solar ("SEG"), a leading global vertically integrated solar manufacturer, today announced that it has signed a land agreement for a planned $950 million, 4 GW heterojunction (HJT) solar cell plant at its Tomball Industrial Campus in the greater Houston area.The facility is expected to create more than 700 local jobs and is planned to come online in two 2 GW phases, targeted for 2028 and 2029. It would...

Solink Raises $100+ Million in Fresh Funding: NYSE Content Update

NEW YORK, Oct. 29, 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 29thSolink says its latest funding will accelerate expansionThe startup turns existing cameras into real-time sources of business...

DJI Strengthens Multi-Layer Privacy Protection System with the Launch of Local Data Mode for ROMO, Setting a New Standard for Privacy in Home Robotics

SHENZHEN, China, Oct. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- DJI, the global leader in civilian drones and creative camera technology, today introduced Local Data Mode for ROMO 2, the company's new line of AI robot vacuums. An industry first for smart home products, Local Data Mode disconnects the DJI Home app from the internet, keeping users' data stored and processed locally on their devices. First pioneered by DJI for its drones in 2017, Local Data Mode...

XtalPi Partners with A*STAR under MARVEL-AI to Advance AI-Driven Materials Innovation

SINGAPORE, Oct. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- XtalPi Holdings Limited ("XtalPi," HKEX: 2228), an AI- and robotics-driven drug and materials discovery company, today announced its collaboration with the Materials Accelerator for Research, Venture & Enterprise Launchpad (MARVEL-AI). Led by Singapore's Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), the initiative is supported by Singapore's Ministry of Energy, Trade and Industry, Enterprise...

GOKO showcases three-in-one X5 and M6 at Equip Exposition, bringing new mowing options to professionals and homeowners

LOUISVILLE, Ky., Oct. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- GOKO, Robot++'s robotic mower brand, showcased its X5 and M6 at Equip Exposition on October 21–23, 2026, with indoor exhibits and outdoor demonstrations. The appearance followed GOKO's Australian launch on October 13 at Sydney's historic Curzon Hall, themed "Make Way for the Future." Lawn care creator Lawn Care Life and Landscape Management's Scott...

Introducing PowerHarbour: Sungrow Unveils a New Era of Home Energy Management in Australia

MELBOURNE, Australia, Oct. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Sungrow, a globally leading PV inverter and energy storage system provider, announced the Australian debut of its all-in-one residential energy storage system, PowerHarbour, at All-Energy Australia 2026. The platform responds to Australia's booming home battery market, with accelerating uptake driven by the federal government's Cheaper Home Batteries Program....

AGIBOT Introduces Worken to Measure Productive Robot Work at AGIBOT Innovation Day 2026

SHANGHAI, Oct. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- AGIBOT today introduced Worken, a proposed framework for measuring the productive work performed by robots in real-world environments, at AGIBOT Innovation Day 2026 in Shanghai. Combining the words "Work" and "Token," the concept seeks to shift attention beyond the number of robots manufactured or deployed toward how much useful work they can perform autonomously and consistently.

THEi Launches Taikoo Learning Centre as a “Future Workplace Sandbox,” Accelerating Upgrade to a UAS to Cultivate the Next Generation of Industry Leaders

HONG KONG, Oct. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Technological and Higher Education Institute of Hong Kong (THEi) hosted the opening ceremony for its Taikoo Learning Centre alongside a press conference today. The newly inaugurated Centre features an Immersive Experience Room, using advanced technology to simulate a "Future Workplace" environment directly on campus. This effectively activates THEi's strategies of "Expanding Capacity and Enhancing...

CLOU Showcases Full-Spectrum Energy Storage Solutions at All Energy Australia 2026

MELBOURNE, Australia, Oct. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- CLOU Electronics (SZ: 002121), a global energy storage systems manufacturer and subsidiary of Midea Energy, showcased its battery energy storage portfolio at All Energy Australia 2026, held at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre on 28–29 October (Stand SS101). The portfolio spans utility-scale, commercial and industrial (C&I) applications. CLOU also used the exhibition to seek...

CATL globally launches ultra-high capacity energy storage system at All Energy 2026 and signs three Australian partnership MoUs

MELBOURNE, Australia, Oct. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Limited (CATL) today unveiled TENER+ in a global launch at All Energy Australia 2026, where it also showcased TENER Sodium. The company signed memorandums of understanding (MoU) with Hitachi Energy, EPEC Group and UNSW Sydney to strengthen the delivery and grid connection of utility-scale battery projects in Australia....

Yeastar Recognizes AI, Technical Innovation and Customer Success at Yeahs Awards 2026

XIAMEN, China, Oct. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Yeastar, a global leader in Unified Communications (UC), announced the winners of the Yeahs Awards 2026, recognizing partners worldwide for business growth, technical innovation, and customer success. This year's winners showcase how Yeastar's AI-powered, open UC platforms help partners drive growth and improve efficiency through API-driven solutions,...

CNN and NGK launch global campaign showcasing cutting-edge solutions for a smarter society

HONG KONG, Oct. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- CNN International Commercial (CNNIC) and global ceramic technology leader NGK Corporation (NGK) partner on a new global cross-platform campaign highlighting next-generation innovation and its impact on a smarter tomorrow. The campaign spotlights how advanced technologies are powering a digital society and accelerating the transition to a sustainable future....

ESENTIA increases Adjusted EBITDA in 3Q26, reduces leverage and advances its growth strategy

MEXICO CITY, Oct. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- ESENTIA Energy Development, S.A.B. de C.V. (BMV: ESENTIA) ("ESENTIA" or the "Company"), announced its unaudited financial results for the third quarter of 2026, reporting Adjusted Revenues of US$111.7 million and Adjusted EBITDA of US$86.0 million, while strengthening its financial position and continuing to advance its energy infrastructure expansion strategy. Read the full report here....

Can AI care for us? CNN’s Innovate explores the new frontier of tech in the care sector

HONG KONG, Oct. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- While artificial intelligence continues to dominate global headlines amid fierce debates over the future of human jobs, a quiet revolution is happening in the United States in the homes of 73-year-old Dee Humphrey and Parkinson's patient Jerry Feldman — where tech innovations could usher in a new model of care for a sector that often suffers from human staff shortages.In the upcoming episode of...

DayOne and Sembcorp to Explore Integrated Power and Energy Solutions for Data Centers in Asia

SINGAPORE, Oct. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- DayOne Data Centers ("DayOne"), a Singapore-headquartered global digital infrastructure platform, and Sembcorp Utilities ("Sembcorp"), a wholly owned subsidiary of Sembcorp Industries, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding ("MOU") to explore the integration of power and energy solutions into DayOne's data center developments to support its continued growth across Asia.

Pepperstone and Aston Martin Aramco extend and expand partnership with Fernando Alonso appointed Global Ambassador from 2027.

MELBOURNE, Australia, Oct. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Pepperstone, the global online trading provider, and the Aston Martin Aramco Formula One™ Team are extending and enhancing their partnership, with two-time Formula One™ World Champion Fernando Alonso appointed as a global ambassador for Pepperstone from 2027.

Dragonpass Showcases AI-Powered Travel Experiences and Member Engagement Solutions at ITB Asia 2026

SINGAPORE, Oct. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Dragonpass, a global travel and lifestyle platform and membership solutions provider, participated in ITB Asia 2026, held from 21 to 23 October at Marina Bay Sands, Singapore. The event provided an opportunity for Dragonpass to connect with industry stakeholders across the travel value chain and explore new partnership opportunities to deliver more connected travel and lifestyle experiences.Under the...

Stay up to date

On all things Queensland

Please wait...

Thank you for sign up!