Big bank rejects push to end financing of land clearing
Commonwealth Bank shareholders have firmly rejected an attempt by conservationists to get the company to end the financing of deforestation.
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Labor gas plan a short term ‘sugar hit’, industry warns
Labor promises its national gas reservation scheme will lower gas prices for households, but the industry warns it will only be a "sugar hit".
Bottom of house-price slide, rent peak ‘fair way off’
Renters and home-owners are likely to be in pain for some time yet as a fight picks up over whether tenants should be protected by caps.
Toptal Launches ExpertCrowd to Train AI with Vetted Domain Experts, Releases Frontier SWE Benchmark
SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Toptal, the world's largest talent network of highly skilled domain experts, today announced the launch of ExpertCrowd, a platform for training and improving AI models and systems through RLHF, RL data generation, data labeling, and model evaluation. ExpertCrowd combines its advanced platform for AI model development and testing with Toptal's global network of specialized talent to help frontier AI...
NYSE Touches Down at TechCrunch Disrupt: NYSE Content Update
NEW YORK, Oct. 13, 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 13thThe NYSE is an official partner of TechCrunch Disrupt 2026.The three-day event will feature over 200 sessions and more than 10,000 attendees.NYSE's Global...
Graylog v7.2 launches the Verascend™ Incident System, transforming how security teams detect and respond to threats
HOUSTON, Oct. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Graylog today launched the Verascend™ Incident System with Graylog v7.2. Verascend turns correlated, risk-scored events into prioritized cases, so security analysts investigate verified incidents instead of sorting through individual alerts.The launch comes as attackers adopt AI to move faster. Europe's cybersecurity agency, ENISA, found ransomware operators using AI coding assistants to build the...
New Global Guide Examines International Relocation and Tax Planning for High-Net-Worth Individuals
TORONTO, Oct. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- A new book, International Relocation and Tax Planning for High-Net-Worth Individuals: A Legal and Lifestyle Guide for Clients and Their Advisors, provides a practical framework for individuals, families, family offices and professional advisors considering or advising on international relocation. Jack Bernstein, senior tax partner at Aird & Berlis LLP, served as editor and Canadian country author for the...
Rain introduces wallets, putting the account at the center of its stablecoin payments platform
NEW YORK, Oct. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Rain, the global stablecoin payments platform, today announced Rain wallets, embedded stablecoin wallets that partners can offer their users inside their own apps, with the ability to earn on balances to follow by end of year. The wallet is the account at the center of Rain's platform. It is accessible through the same integration that issues the card, powers rewards, and supports money movement, so a...
Gulbrandsen Expands Polyolefin Catalyst Portfolio with Commercial Launch of HYPORE®
ORANGEBURG, S.C., Oct. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Gulbrandsen today announced the commercial launch and broader global introduction of HYPORE, a portfolio of advanced silica supports and silica-supported chromium catalyst precursors for polyethylene catalyst systems.HYPORE expands Gulbrandsen's capabilities in the polyolefin catalyst value chain beyond its established global position in metal alkyls and provides polyethylene producers, catalyst...
Waters Launches AI Link, Advancing AI-Enabled LC-MS Workflows from Research to Release
MILFORD, Mass., Oct. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Waters Corporation (NYSE: WAT) today announced that it has launched Waters AI Link, a software capability that brings Anthropic's Model Context Protocol (MCP) to its informatics platform and has joined Anthropic's Model Hardware Standard (MHS) research program."AI can generate hypotheses faster than any lab can test them, so the bottleneck has moved from computation to the bench," said Dave...
Manulife Launches Enterprise AI Platform to Scale AI Solutions and Deliver Business Value Across Global Operations
TORONTO, Oct. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Manulife today announced the launch of its proprietary enterprise AI platform, marking a significant milestone in the company's journey to become AI-powered across its core operations. The platform provides a robust operating environment that enables teams across the enterprise to build, deploy and manage AI solutions consistently. By providing a common foundation for development and governance, it will...
Orbius Unveils New Edge Cloud Solution Through Its StarEDGE Platform to Unlock AI Anywhere
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Oct. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Orbius Communications, a world-class Multi-LEO (Low Earth Orbit) operator that combines satellite, terrestrial, and cloud networks into a single architecture, announces a new edge cloud solution that integrates its StarEDGE platform with Armada's powerful edge computing infrastructure. The result is the first fully unified offering that spans connectivity through multiple satellite...
Rockwell Automation Advances Integrated Architecture Portfolio with CompactLogix 5390 Controller
MILWAUKEE, Oct. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE: ROK), the world's largest company dedicated to industrial automation and digital transformation, today announced the launch of its CompactLogix® 5390 controller, the latest advancement in the Integrated Architecture® controller family designed to help machine builders and manufacturers optimize performance, security, safety, data and flexibility in modern automation...
Dept and IVYSON Connect Korea and Brazil With “We Talk”, “Lembra”
BRASILIA, Brazil, Oct. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Dept, a South Korean singer-songwriter affiliated with unikorn union Inc. and Brazilian artist IVYSON affiliated with Babel Produções are joining forces for a collaboration presented in English and Portuguese. Their English-language release, "We Talk," arrives on Oct 14, 2026, followed by its Portuguese-language Brazilian counterpart, "Lembra," on Oct 22, 2026.Dept has built an international...
KuCoin Nigeria Receives Conditional Approval-in-Principle for Admission into SEC Nigeria’s Accelerated Regulatory Incubation Programme
OYO STATE, Nigeria, Oct. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- KuCoin Nigeria Limited has received conditional Approval-in-Principle (AIP) from the Securities and Exchange Commission, Nigeria (SEC Nigeria), for admission into its Accelerated Regulatory Incubation Programme (ARIP). The development marks another important milestone in KuCoin's global regulatory journey and further reflects the company's long-term commitment to strengthening its global...
Multiplier and WeWork India Partner to Bring Flexible Workspace to Remote Employees Across 35+ Countries
NEW YORK, Oct. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Multiplier, the Global Exchange for Work, today launches Office Space, a new value-added service powered by WeWork India, the industry leader in the flexible workspace sector, enabling companies to give every remote employee professional workspace access through a single, seamless platform. Now, remote and distributed employees will have access to WeWork locations globally, across 600+ locations in 125+...
Movable Ink Introduces Headless Marketing Capabilities
LONDON, Oct. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Movable Ink, the AI-powered personalized content platform, today announced new headless marketing capabilities, enabling marketers to create, manage, and optimize campaigns directly within Movable Ink or through the AI tools they already use.Powered by Movable Ink's Model Context Protocol (MCP) Server and complemented by a growing set of specialized AI assistants, the launch advances the company's...
oneworld Relaunches Meetings & Events Sales Tool as New Research Reveals the Future of Global Gatherings
LAS VEGAS, Oct. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- oneworld® has relaunched its dedicated Meetings & Events product, designed to make international event travel easier to organise. oneworld Meetings & Events provides event planners with access to preferential fare products across the alliance's 15 member airlines, connecting delegates with a global airline network serving nearly 1,000 destinations.The announcement coincides with the publication of a new...
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Rona Therapeutics enters into global license agreement with Roche for ALK7-targeting RNAi therapy for obesity and metabolic diseases
SANTA BARBARA, Calif., Oct. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Rona Therapeutics today announced it has granted Roche (SIX: RO, ROG; OTCQX: RHHBY) an exclusive worldwide license for Rona's investigational RNAi candidate targeting activin receptor-like kinase 7 (ALK7) utilizing the company's proprietary extrahepatic delivery platform.ALK7, encoded by the ACVR1C gene, is predominantly expressed in adipose tissue and is a genetically validated target for...
Don’t become the status quo, treasurer warns Labor
Despite Labor losing political paint over its budget tax changes, the treasurer says the only way to see off One Nation is to continue the hard work of reform.
New Plume Console Multiplies ISP Business Results by Putting AI Agents to Work on Cost to Serve, Churn Reduction and Revenue Growth
VIENNA and PALO ALTO, Calif., Oct. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Plume Design, Inc. ("Plume"), the award-winning AI-native platform used by more than 450 internet service providers (ISPs) across 60+ countries to run the securely connected home, today introduced Plume Console at Network X in Vienna. Built on the Plume platform, Plume Console gives ISP teams a single place to investigate subscriber issues, create and deploy agents, and direct actions...
Aon and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development expand war risk insurance facility for Ukraine
DUBLIN, Oct. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Aon plc (NYSE: AON), a leading global professional services firm, and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) announced the expansion of the highly innovative Ukraine Recovery and Reconstruction Guarantee Facility (URGF) which has strengthened the war risk insurance market in Ukraine through the provision of reinsurance capacity to private sector insurers.
BingX Launches U.S. Stock Trading Through Alpaca, Offering Multi-Asset Access to 7,000+ U.S. Stocks and ETFs
PANAMA CITY, Oct. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- BingX, the world's leading multi-asset trading platform, today launched U.S. stock trading through an integration with Alpaca, a global provider of brokerage infrastructure and APIs. The new offering gives eligible users access to more than 7,000 U.S. stocks and exchange-traded funds (ETFs), expanding the range of traditional financial assets available on BingX and advancing its multi-asset...
Consumer watchdog cracks down on alleged egg cartel
Australia's biggest egg suppliers have been accused of banding together to block their competitors and inflate prices, allegations the companies deny.
GAC Connects with Europe Through Engineering and Football at 2026 Paris Motor Show
PARIS, Oct. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Engineering for a better life. On October 12, the 91st Paris Motor Show opened at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles. GAC showcased new energy vehicles across its three brands, with the AION UT Cross making its global debut. GAC. THE ENGINEERS, its brand proposition for Europe, was officially launched, while GAC CARE+ made its European debut, marking a new stage of full-chain localization in Europe.As the...
DXC and LangChain Advance Agentic AI Harnesses for Mission-Critical IT Operations
ASHBURN, Va., Oct. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- DXC Technology (NYSE: DXC), a leading enterprise technology and innovation partner, today announced a partnership with LangChain, the company behind the open-source LangGraph agent framework and LangSmith agent engineering platform, to advance governed agentic AI across mission-critical enterprise IT environments.
CHINT Showcases Prefab Power Pods at DCWA 2026 to Accelerate AI Data Centre Deployment
SINGAPORE, Oct. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- CHINT, a trusted provider of integrated power and energy solutions, showcased its factory-built Power Pod at Data Centre World Asia 2026, held in Singapore. The solution demonstrated how a pre-engineered approach to data centre power infrastructure can help operators accelerate deployment and simplify on-site integration.
Malta Tourism Authority and Trip.com Group Sign Strategic Cooperation Memorandum of Understanding to Promote Malta as a Global Destination
VALLETTA, Malta, Oct. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- On the sidelines of the 2026 WTTC Global Summit held in Malta, Carlo Micallef, CEO of the Malta Tourism Authority, met with Edison Chen, Vice President of Trip.com Group, for talks on China–Malta tourism cooperation. Witnessed by Jo Etienne Abela, Malta's Minister for Tourism, the Malta Tourism Authority and Trip.com Group formally signed the 2026–2029 Strategic Cooperation Memorandum of...
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Visa returns as title sponsor for 2026 MAMA AWARDS; Visa Presale registration begins 13 October
SINGAPORE, Oct. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Visa, a global leader in digital payments, announced today its return as the title sponsor for the 2026 MAMA AWARDS, the world's No.1 K-POP Awards presented annually by South Korea's leading entertainment company CJ ENM. This year, Visa will continue to deliver exclusive and seamless access to fans through a special Visa Presale registration from 13 to 18 October, the first Presale of the 2026 MAMA...
Arirang TV Showcases the Future of Korea’s Sports Innovation to the World
SEOUL, South Korea, Oct. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Arirang TV (CEO Kim Tae-jeong) will premiere "K-Sports Beyond," a global program showcasing the advanced technology and potential of Korea's sports industry, for audiences around the world on Thursday, October 15.The special program was developed to support the overseas expansion of 20 promising Korean small and medium-sized sports enterprises amid the global K-culture boom. It focuses on...
It was all yellow: bumper canola crop after tough start
Australia's canola crop is forecast to bring home the gold, with forecasts of a record crop and high prices despite tough conditions in some key growing areas.