TORONTO, Oct. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Manulife, in collaboration with UpLink, the World Economic Forum's early-stage innovation initiative, today announced the winners of the 'Shaping Canada's Longevity Advantage Challenge,' the third and final challenge in a multi-year partnership focused on advancing longevity innovation. Open to innovators from Canada and around the world, the challenge sought practical, near-term solutions that can...
SINGAPORE, Oct. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Homage, the Singapore-founded home care company, today launched Esteem AI, care management software for home care, aged care and disability support providers. Its AI agents handle the paperwork behind each care visit, giving care managers more time as demand for care grows with Singapore's ageing population. Built to run Homage's own services, Esteem AI is already used by more than 50 care...
SYDNEY, Oct. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- For years, wellness culture has focused on adult optimisation—from magnesium rituals and sleep trackers to temperature-regulating bedding. Now, as conversations around stress, sensory comfort, and emotional wellbeing become mainstream, a simple question emerges: why does that same thoughtfulness stop at the nursery door?A "Clean Beauty" and Kids-First Mindset
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Oct. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- A report from InJiangsu.The overseas launch ceremony of the 9th "Youth Painting Contest" International Youth Art Exhibition was held on Saturday at the National Craft Village in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The event was co-hosted by the Jiangsu Broadcasting Corporation (JSBC) and its Malaysian partners, aiming to use art as a bridge to deepen mutual understanding and friendship between young...
SHANGHAI, Oct. 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- A report from InJiangsu.The Shanghai stop of the "Youth Painting Contest" International Youth Art Exhibition opened on March 21, 2026 at the Art Museum of Heping Park in Hongkou District, Shanghai. Under the theme "Painted Together in Shanghai, Art Inspires Sister Cities," the event brought together nearly 100 Chinese and international young people from Shanghai and Jiangsu, alongside experienced art...
VEVEY, Switzerland, Oct. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Nestlé and the NBA are entering a new, multi‑year international marketing partnership making Milo, Nescau and Nesquik Official Partners of the NBA.
NUREMBERG, Germany, Oct. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- What will be played in children's rooms in the future is showcased annually at Spielwarenmesse in Nuremberg. From 2 to 6 February 2027, visitors have the opportunity to enjoy an early glimpse of upcoming trends. The international TrendCommittee of Spielwarenmesse has analysed current developments and impulses, and identified two defining ToyTrends for 2027. With "Beyond Limits", a special aspect...
TAGUIG CITY, Philippines, Oct. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Every young person deserves the opportunity to discover their talent, pursue their dreams, and build a brighter future. Yet for children from low-income families and children with special needs, access to opportunities can often be limited by circumstances beyond their control.Recognizing the importance of giving these young talents a chance to be seen, heard, and supported, global...
SEOUL, South Korea, Oct. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Eye Level has opened registration for the 2026 Eye Level Math Olympiad (ELMO 2026), inviting elementary and middle school students from around the world to take part in the annual global math competition.This year, ELMO extends its reach to South America for the first time, with Ecuador joining the competition. ELMO 2026 will be held across participating countries and regions including...
PLYMOUTH MEETING, Pa., Oct. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the National Comprehensive Cancer Network® (NCCN®) published the first-ever edition of NCCN Clinical Practice Guidelines in Oncology (NCCN Guidelines®) for Pediatric Bone Sarcoma."I know what these guidelines will mean to patients and their families," said Paula Head, patient advocate on the NCCN Guidelines® Panel for Pediatric Bone Sarcoma. "Families who are walking that journey, need...
HONG KONG, Oct. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Toys"R"Us Asia today announced that Toys"R"Us-Japan, Ltd., a member of its group, has entered into a definitive agreement to transfer its business to an affiliate of Pan Pacific International Holdings Corporation ("PPIH"). Following completion of the business transfer, the Japan business will operate as part of the PPIH group.Until the closing of the transaction, it will be business as usual for...
The wife of a missing Australian human rights activist denies claims from Vietnamese authorities he was planning terrorist activities.
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. ...
A national campaign is seeking to destigmatise and raise awareness of a physical and neurodevelopmental condition caused by prenatal alcohol exposure.
Disability arts organisations from around Australia fear cuts to the NDIS will destroy career pathways and reduce vital mental health and social supports.
Three out of the four big banks are tipping the Reserve Bank to raise interest rates by November, with one forecasting a hike in a matter of weeks.
The number of homeless women and girls is on the rise, leading to calls for the federal government to show leadership as it develops two national strategies.
One Nation's policies would jeopardise relations around the world and risk the safety of Australians, Foreign Minister Penny Wong warns.
As leaders talk policy at Garma, Yolngu men, women and children step onto the Bungul ground, using ochre, song and story to show Australians who they really are
Archibald prize winner Richard Lewer's landmark project Steve tells the story of a family's struggle to come to terms with a dementia diagnosis.
There is no verdict on the benefits of barring under 16-year-olds from using social media, months after the controversial changes came into effect.
Dentists can be among the first health professionals to identify signs of abuse in their patients, but many don't know what they should do next.
The many thousands of Indigenous children who were forcibly removed from their families from 1910 to 1970 are being remembered as part of National Sorry Day.
A political "love story" has morphed into an all‑out integrity brawl, with one premier under siege over what he knew and who really called the Olympic shots.
Months after more children were banned from social media, almost half of young people support the change even as they worry about missing out.
Economic data released this week will leave the Reserve Bank a little less concerned about underlying momentum in consumer demand, an economist says.
Young people, particularly women, are turning their backs on home ownership as up-front and ongoing costs combined with other pressures put it out of reach.
Almost half of Australians aged 18 to 29 are considering leaving cities for the regions, driven by the cost of living, work opportunities and lifestyle factors.
Sussan Ley has been toppled by conservative rival Angus Taylor after she spent nine months as the party's first leader.
A surprise slide in consumer spending has thrown more uncertainty around the Reserve Bank's next move on interest rates.
Locals in one rural town are lining up in a pub car park to receive free bottled water, as parts of country Australia get a reprieve from an intense heatwave.
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