Iran receives US reply as Washington pulls out of Iraq
Iran has indicated it's received an official US response to Tehran's latest proposal to end the war, while its allies celebrate America's withdrawal from Iraq.
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Agoda’s Guide to Anime Destinations Across Asia
SINGAPORE, Sept. 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Anime is no longer a niche interest. Simultaneous regional releases mean fans across Tokyo, Manila and Jakarta are watching the same new season the same week, and social platforms turn a single striking scene into a shared reference overnight. That speed is now showing up in travel: fans are now excited to explore real-world destinations matching a street, a shrine or a shopfront to the frame they just...
Australia’s biosolutions sector could nearly triple to AUD$ 13.1 billion by 2035
MELBOURNE, Australia, Sept. 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- As Australia seeks to strengthen its domestic supply chain and create more economic value at home, new research shows that Australia's biosolutions sector could support nearly 44,000 jobs by 2035. The findings come from The Value of Biosolutions: Growth and Prosperity to 2035 – Australia edition, released today.
Flytxt Recognised as a Challenger in the 2026 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for CSP AI-Enabled Marketing and Sales Solutions
DUBAI, UAE, Sept. 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Flytxt, a global provider of Enterprise AI for subscription businesses, today announced that it has been recognised as a Challenger in the 2026 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for CSP AI-Enabled Marketing and Sales Solutions. Flytxt views this positioning as a progression from its recognition as a Niche Player in 2025, reflecting the company's continued growth...
Fair Finance Asia Calls for Stronger Equitable Governance and Benefit Sharing in ASEAN’s Critical Minerals Trade and Finance
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia, Sept. 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) member states are often written out of value chains built on their critical minerals, according to a new report from the Fair Finance Asia (FFA) network and research partner, Profundo.Among the first to examine the region's critical minerals trade agreements alongside the finance behind them, FFA's report, Extraction to Equity, asks whether...
Australians are addicted to returns and exchanges, according to new data
MELBOURNE, Australia, Sept. 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The way a brand handles returns has become one of the biggest tests of customer loyalty in Australian ecommerce, and new research suggests most retailers don't realise it. More than half (55%) of Aussie online shoppers have walked away from a fashion brand, either by stopping shopping with it altogether or abandoning a purchase, because of the way it handles returns....
CityUHK achieves historic high in THE World University Rankings 2027, soaring to 70th globally
HONG KONG, Sept. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK) has achieved its best-ever results in the newly released Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2027, advancing three places to rank 70th globally. CityUHK demonstrated stellar performance across multiple evaluation metrics, notably retaining the world No. 1 spot in the "Industry" pillar for the...
Almost 95% of viral Korean skincare and ‘glass skin’ TikTok videos contain misleading claims, new study shows
VIENNA, Sept. 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Almost 95% of viral Korean skincare and 'glass skin' TikTok videos contained at least one potentially misleading claim, while basic safety information was largely absent, according to new research presented today at the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology (EADV) Congress 2026. Korean skincare and the pursuit of 'glass skin' – a popular term for clear, smooth and deeply hydrated skin – have...
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Natuvion Study 2026: one in four companies is transforming data due to mergers or acquisitions
WALLDORF, Germany, Sept. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- When companies sign an M&A deal, its value will only be determined during implementation. Nearly one in four companies is transforming its data due to mergers or acquisitions. At the same time, 71 percent decide they need to change their migration methodology in the course of the project. The 2026 Transformation Study, which surveyed over 1,100 executives and IT experts worldwide, shows that...
New Global Aesthetics Report: Eyelid Surgery, Liposuction, and Breast Augmentation Rank as Top Surgical Procedures
LEBANON, N.H., Sept. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS) released the results of its annual Global Survey on Aesthetic/Cosmetic Procedures today, showing nearly 17.9 million surgical procedures performed by plastic surgeons and 17.3 million non-surgical procedures. Over the last four years, the overall increase is 9.2%.
Sweden Opens Travel Agency for Introverts
STOCKHOLM, Sept. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Sweden is opening The Introvert Travel Agency, designed to help travellers discover, book and recharge in Sweden—with less social pressure and more freedom to explore on their own terms. According to a recent YouGov survey, only 14% describe themselves as extroverts, while 41% identify as introverts and another 45% as a mix of both. Nearly half say they sometimes need a...
Companies risk losing their most AI-savvy employees while leaving majority behind: PwC
LONDON, Sept. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- A growing AI skills divide is creating a diverging workforce, with the majority of workers at risk of being left behind as access to learning and development falls – even as AI use and the pace of workplace change accelerate. PwC's 2026 Global Workforce Hopes and Fears Survey, which interviewed nearly 50,000 workers across 48 countries and regions, finds...
Inspira Enterprise Named Major Contender in Everest Group’s 2026 Cybersecurity Services PEAK Matrix®
MUMBAI, India, RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, DUBAI, UAE, DALLAS, and SINGAPORE, Sept. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Inspira Enterprise, a global leader in cybersecurity services, today announced that it has been recognized as a Major Contender in the Everest Group Cybersecurity Services PEAK Matrix® Assessment 2026 – Global. This recognition places Inspira among the cybersecurity service providers Everest Group evaluated for market success and delivery...
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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.
Bitmine Immersion Technologies (BMNR) Announces ETH Holdings Reach over 6 Million Tokens with Total Crypto, Cash & Marketable Securities Holdings of $17.2 Billion
NORWALK, Conn., Sept. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- (NYSE: BMNR) Bitmine Immersion Technologies, Inc. ("Bitmine" or the "Company") a Bitcoin and Ethereum Network company with a focus on the accumulation of crypto for long term investment, today announced Bitmine crypto + total cash & marketable securities + "moonshots" holdings totaling $17.2 billion. As of September 27, 2026 at 3:00pm ET, the...
Stadium Atmosphere vs Home Comfort: Australians Are Creating Sporting Arena Experiences at Home
SYDNEY, Sept. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- New research from Samsung Australia indicates a whopping three-quarters (72%) of Australians believe the right technology and entertainment setup can make watching sport at home feel just as special as being in the stadium[1]. As demand for major sporting events continues to outpace ticket availability, and factors such as travel and accessibility influence attendance[2], Australians are increasingly...
Greens surge in tightest NZ election for decades
New Zealand's two biggest political parties have held campaign-starting rallies but it was the Greens that launched in a key poll.
Xsight Group Featured in Harvard Business Review on AI Agent Orchestration Across Silos
HONG KONG, Sept. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Xsight Group (known as Xsight), a Hong Kong–headquartered cross-border technology group founded in 2004, has been featured as a research case in "How AI Agents Orchestrate Work Across Silos," a special report published in the September–October 2026 issue of Harvard Business Review. The article examines how a new generation of AI systems can connect functions and reduce the coordination friction that...
Agoda Unveils 2026 Return Visitor Ranking: Tokyo Is Asia’s Most Revisited City
SINGAPORE, Sept. 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Digital travel platform Agoda has unveiled its latest Repeat Visitor Ranking, highlighting the top 10 destinations across Asia that keep travelers coming back for more. Based on bookings made during the first half of the year, Agoda reveals that Tokyo has claimed the top spot for the first time, overtaking Bangkok. Rounding out the top five are Bali—ranking third place for the first time—followed by...
Companies Of The UN Global Compact Across Europe Make Tangible Contributions To The Sustainable Development Goals But Still Lack Operational Actions To Advance Environmental Goals
NEW YORK, Sept. 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- On the occasion of the United Nations General Assembly, UN Global Compact Networks Bulgaria, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, the United Kingdom and Türkiye are releasing the second edition of the European Private Sector SDGs Stocktake. Drawing on 136 data points from 5,793 UN Global Compact participant companies across 21 European countries, the study makes it possible, for the first time, to estimate...
Greenfield Dental Market Insights: Rising Dental Costs Push Thousands of Western Patients to Vietnam
HANOI, Vietnam, Sept. 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Greenfield Dental has recorded a significant surge in international patient volume with over 300% growth since 2025, reflecting Vietnam's emergence as a premier dental tourism destination and Greenfield's growing reputation. Experience the full interactive Multichannel News Release here: https://www.multivu.com/greenfield-dental/9401851-en-rising-dental-costs-push-thousands-of-western-patients-to-...
Passing on wealth is easier than preparing heirs to manage it, Sun Life Asia study finds
HONG KONG, Sept. 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- New research from Sun Life Asia reveals that the biggest threat to preserving wealth across generations may not be market volatility or family conflict, but whether beneficiaries are ready to manage what they inherit. While legacy planning is becoming more common across Asia, only one in five people say they feel fully prepared to pass on their legacy today. ...
GEP MAKES CLEAN SWEEP OF THE HACKETT GROUP’S FALL 2026 SOLUTIONMAP, ONLY PROVIDER NAMED ‘TOP TECH’ IN EVERY CATEGORY
CLARK, N.J., Sept. 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- GEP®, a leading provider of AI-driven procurement and supply chain software, consulting and services for Fortune 500 and Global 2000 enterprises worldwide, announced today that GEP QUANTUM INTELLIGENCE made a clean sweep of The Hackett Group's Fall 2026 SolutionMap, becoming the only provider named Top Tech in every category evaluated.
As Three in Four Australians Consider Sustainability When Shopping, Demand for Responsible Sourcing Grows
SYDNEY, Sept. 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- APP Group highlights the growing importance of transparency and credible sustainability practices as Australians become more environmentally conscious, with sustainability playing an important role in everyday purchasing decisions. Consumers are becoming more discerning, taking a closer look to better understand where products come from and how they are made. Research by South Pole found that...
2026 Global Carbon Neutrality Report examines the drivers and constraints shaping global carbon neutrality at Tsinghua University forum
BEIJING, Sept. 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Global experts and policymakers gathered at Tsinghua University on September 22 for a high-level seminar on global carbon neutrality to launch the 2026 Global Carbon Neutrality Annual Progress Report, which examines the factors accelerating or constraining the transition across 198 countries and regions. The event was part of a series marking the fifth anniversary of the Institute for Carbon Neutrality...
Pubs to go to the dogs in premier’s pre-election pitch
A decades-old ban on dogs inside pubs would be overturned in one state as an incumbent government seeks to win voters over ahead of an upcoming election.
Clearing the Path: Mars Launches Pet Adoption Resource Hub, as New Research Reveals What Holds Adopters Back
LONDON, Sept. 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- New research from Mars reveals that uncertainty about an animal's background and a lack of expert advice can deter prospective pet adopters, highlighting a critical need for guidance throughout the adoption journey.To view the Multimedia News Release, please click: https://www.multivu.com/mars-incorporated/9422551-en-mars-launches-pet-adoption-resource-hubLaunched ahead of the 2026 Mars Global Adoption...
Agoda Releases AI Developer Report 2026: Agentic AI Adoption Outpaces Enterprise Readiness Across Southeast Asia and India
SINGAPORE, Sept. 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Digital travel platform Agoda has released a new study showing that software developers across Southeast Asia and India are rapidly transitioning from using AI assistants for individual tasks to deploying autonomous AI agents across the software-development lifecycle.
Humanforce named a Major Contender in the Everest Group Workforce Management Products PEAK Matrix® Assessment 2026 and the Everest Group Human Capital Management (HCM) Platforms Mid-market PEAK Matrix® Assessment 2026
SYDNEY, Sept. 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Humanforce, the workforce management and human capital management (HCM) platform built for frontline and flexible workforces, has been named a Major Contender in two 2026 Everest Group assessments: the Workforce Management Products PEAK Matrix® Assessment 2026 and the Everest Group Human Capital Management (HCM) Platforms Mid-market PEAK Matrix® Assessment 2026. In workforce management, Everest Group...
G-P Named an Industry Leader in NelsonHall’s 2026 Global Employer of Record (EOR) Market Analysis for Sixth Consecutive Report
BOSTON, Sept. 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- G-P (Globalization Partners), the leader in AI-driven global employment, ranked No. 1 by industry analysts, today announced its recognition as an EOR industry leader in NelsonHall's 2026 Global EOR Services NEAT evaluation report. G-P achieved leading placement Overall and in EOR Product Innovation for its ability to deliver immediate benefit and for its future-forward technology....
Tradewind Finance Hosts Global Webinar on Rethinking Trade Routes from Far East to Americas
SHANGHAI, Sept. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Tradewind Finance, a global trade finance provider, brought together four regional leaders on September 9 for a webinar on how geopolitical shifts, changing sourcing patterns and tighter working capital are redrawing global trade. The session, "Beyond the Horizon: Rethinking Trade Routes from Far East to Americas," was moderated by Cole Thompson, vice president of sales at Tradewind Finance.