MUMBAI, India, Oct. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Aditya Birla Sun Life AMC Ltd. has announced the establishment of Aditya Birla Sun Life AMC International (IFSC) Limited, its wholly owned subsidiary at the International Financial Services Centre (IFSC) in Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City), Gandhinagar to strengthen its global investment solutions. Regulated by the International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA), the new...
There's growing evidence that interest rates are becoming less effective at slowing demand, meaning central banks have to lift rates further to ease inflation.
MANILA, Philippines, Oct. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Salmon Group, a technology-driven banking and lending platform in the Philippines, today announces that it secured additional $140 million of financing to continue its growth in the Philippines. Proceeds from the financing round will fund the scaling of profitable lending (Salmon Credit Line and in-store lending) and nationwide roll-out of new...
MELBOURNE, Australia and LOUVAIN-LA-NEUVE, Belgium and INDIANAPOLIS, Oct. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Telix Pharmaceuticals Limited (ASX: TLX, NASDAQ: TLX, "Telix") and Ekalia, a joint venture between IBA (Ion Beam Applications S.A., EURONEXT) and Framatome, today announced a collaboration to advance scalable United States (U.S.) production of astatine-211 (211At), an alpha-emitting radioisotope being investigated for targeted alpha therapy....
HONG KONG, Oct. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The University of Hong Kong (HKU) and the Global Cybersecurity Alliance (GCSA) announced the joint establishment of the Centre for AI and Cybersecurity Research. The Centre will integrate top-tier research capabilities and professional resources from both organisations to advance cutting-edge research, foster deep integration between research outcomes and real-world security scenarios, and explore novel...
A premier has used his State of the State address to attack the federal government over changes to trusts, tax payments and credit card surcharges.
BANGKOK, Oct. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Chulalongkorn University's Faculty of Fine and Applied Arts and Suan Mokkh Bangkok have created "Sati Store," a mobile cart that makes mindfulness and Dhamma accessible to urban residents through creative activities and everyday products. The project was initiated by Dr. Naputsamohn Junpiban, a lecturer in the Department of Creative Arts (Exhibition and...
Australia has been urged not to miss out on a potential windfall by letting a free trade deal with Europe fail, but it now faces stiffer opposition.
GUANGZHOU, China, Oct. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The 140th China Import and Export Fair (Canton Fair) officially opened in Guangzhou on October 15. Under the theme "Powered by Tech, Go Further," TAILG, a leading electric two-wheeler brand, showcased 22 models, highlighting its latest advances in long-range performance, charging solutions, and smart technologies while strengthening connections with international buyers....
GUANGZHOU, China, Oct. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The 140th Canton Fair opened on October 15 and will be held in three phases. Over 700 New Collection events will take place, representing a 15% increase from the previous session. To share these innovations with a broader audience, the fair has introduced a range of initiatives designed to enhance product visibility and facilitate business connections....
ADELAIDE, Australia, Oct. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Budget Direct, Australia's most awarded insurer, underwritten by leading insurance group Auto & General, today started serving customers from Adelaide, marking a significant investment in South Australia. A new facility in the CBD, commencing operations today, will initially house a dedicated service team of approximately 50 staff, focused on...
HONG KONG, Oct. 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Phase II of the October 2026 Global Sources Hong Kong Shows opened today at AsiaWorld-Expo, running from October 18 to 21. The four-day event focuses on four core tracks — mobile electronics, smart home security and appliances, lifestyle electronics, and sports and outdoor — bringing together more than 2,100 quality Asian suppliers across more than 4,000 booths, showcasing approximately 160,000 new...
GUANGZHOU, China, Oct. 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- On 15 October, the 140th China Import and Export Fair (Canton Fair) kicked off in Guangzhou. Dubbed "China's No.1 Exhibition" with a 70‑year history, it serves as a vital window for global merchants to understand China, and one of GAC's stages to connect with the world. For international buyers, GAC serves not only as a sourcing platform but as a trusted channel for experiencing Chinese...
SAN CLEMENTE, Calif., Oct. 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Angelalign Technology Inc. (6699.HK) ("Angel") http://www.angelaligner.com, a company driven by innovation in orthodontic clear aligner technology, said today that a ruling by the Paris Local Division of the Unified Patent Court concerning its Torque Ridges feature does not affect the availability of its offering in Europe, which already incorporates the next generation of torque-control...
MILAN, Oct. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Forty-six years later, Hublot pays tribute to the watch that built Hublot with the Classic Fusion Tributo in yellow or white gold. This is not merely a reinterpretation, but a return to the origin crafted with all the expertise the Manufacture has acquired and integrated since its creation in 1980. Gold and rubber, black and contrast: the same defining codes of the original watch are now elevated through 46...
HANGZHOU, China, Oct. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- CFMOTO, a leading company in the global powersports industry, welcomed international journalists from more than 29 countries and regions to its headquarters in China for CFMOTO EXPERIENCE 2026. Under the theme "LIVE THE TECH • RIDE THE FUTURE", the event gave journalists insight into the R&D, design, production and motorsport operations driving its global growth.Rooted in China and operating in...
TORONTO, Oct. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Vale Base Metals ("VBM", or the "Company"), today announced the completion of its transaction to establish Exiro Nickel Company ("Exiro Nickel") as the new owner and operator of the Thompson Mine Complex in Manitoba, Canada.
NEW YORK, Oct. 16, 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 16thBCRF Ventures will fund innovation to combat breast cancer$100 million BCRF venture fund aims to accelerate breakthroughs from...
SILICON VALLEY, Calif., Oct. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Meshy, an AI 3D multimodal model company, today launched Meshy Edit. Users select the area of a 3D model they want to change, describe the edit in plain language and get a new model in about a minute. Meshy Edit leaves the rest of the model as it is. It runs on a new model built in-house by Meshy and is available now to all registered users.Once a 3D model is generated, creators often want...
PHU QUOC, Vietnam, Oct. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- As golden sunset season unfolds, WorldHotels Long Beach Resort Phu Quoc, Vietnam's first WorldHotels-branded resort, introduces its Ultra All-Inclusive experience, bringing together beachfront relaxation, culinary discoveries and memorable moments from sunrise to starlight.Just ten minutes from Phu Quoc International Airport and close to Duong Dong center - the island's cultural and...
LONDON and DULUTH, Ga., Oct. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- CSL Group, the leading global provider of Critical Connectivity®, has acquired SIMPL Wireless, the US-based IoT eSIM connectivity provider. The acquisition gives CSL a North American home and gives customers connectivity that is simple, fast and fully under their control, within a single, resilient connectivity service.
VIENNA, Oct. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- At Network X 2026, CTM delivered a keynote speech about its secure target network, highlighting its accelerated efforts to evolve networks from traditional connectivity pipes into intelligent, deterministic, and secure infrastructure, thereby speeding up the digital and intelligent transformation of enterprises in Macao.Driven by the stringent high-reliability and low-latency requirements of AI, CTM has...
HANOI, Vietnam, Oct. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- FPT announced the expansion of Nemotron-Personas-Vietnam, its open dataset of synthetic personas grounded in Vietnam's official demographic and labor statistics. The dataset now contains 1,000,000 personas, giving developers, researchers, and enterprises a larger and more representative foundation for building models, agents, and applications that understand Vietnamese people, language, and...
SINGAPORE, Oct. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Norton Motorcycles has won Red Dot: Best of the Best for the Manx R at the 2026 Red Dot Award: Design Concept, securing one of the prestigious international design competition's most coveted accolades.The recognition marks a significant global achievement for Norton as the British motorcycle marque continues on its new chapter under the stewardship of TVS Motor Company, whose international operations...
SHENZHEN, China, Oct. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- vivo today introduced vivo V80, unveiling a stunning new V series design language and a leap in battery life, along with new advances in portrait imaging technology. vivo V80 features a 50 MP ZEISS Super Telephoto Camera and ZEISS 100 mm Center-Stage Portrait that lets users take the spotlight, while front and rear 4K 60 FPS video captures cinematic moments in smooth detail.vivo V80 is made from a...
HONG KONG, Oct. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Sun Life Financial Inc. ("Sunlife") today unveiled a refreshed global brand, marking a new chapter for the company and reflecting the growing breadth and integration of its business worldwide. Sunlife has evolved well beyond its traditional roots in life insurance, expanding its global reach and capabilities across asset management, health, wealth and...
SINGAPORE, SEOUL, South Korea and PALO ALTO, Calif., Oct. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- ThreatBook, the agentic security company, today launched RedAgents, an AI-powered penetration testing (pentest) aggregator that further bolsters the firm's Red Team offerings to security operations (SecOps). Orchestrating multiple offensive activities, RedAgents allows SecOps to stage multi-agent attacks against their own networks, with the goal of unearthing...
PARIS, Oct. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- thierry Ehrmann, founder of Artprice and creator of La Demeure du Chaos, is opening the original text of his Liber Mundi—as Gemini (Google) calls it—"Dialogue Between a Thinker and AI," to the French-speaking world. First distributed internationally in English as a Raw Typescript, the work is now available in its entirety in French, the language in which the dialogue first took shape. Three further...
PERTH, Australia, Oct. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Lindian Resources Limited (ASX: LIN) ("Lindian") is pleased to provide an update on construction, mining activities and commissioning readiness at its Kangankunde Rare Earths Project in Malawi, as construction advances towards commissioning and first monazite concentrate production in December 2026. With key processing equipment installed, electrical works progressing and ore inventories growing,...
HONG KONG, Oct. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Rokid, a global pioneer in AI-powered smart eyewear and human-computer interaction, today announced the opening of a new flagship store at Harbour City in Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong. As the world's first unmanned AI glasses experience store, it combines self-directed product demos with automated checkout to let visitors freely experience and purchase Rokid's AI glasses at their leisure."Through our...
The unemployment rate has risen to a five-year high, but parts of the economy that benefit from higher commodity prices and the AI boom are going strong.
