Sole bidder in final talks over 2032 stadium build
A joint venture is through to the next stage of talks in a major step on the road to delivering the 63,000-seat, 2032 Olympics' main stadium in Brisbane.
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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...
‘Under strain’: Fatigue examined in airport near misses
Strained resources and fatigue are being investigated as potential factors in recent near misses on airport runways, transport safety authorities say.
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...
US forces leave Iraq, emboldening Iran’s proxies and IS
US forces are leaving Iraq, 23 years after an invasion that toppled a dictator but triggered years of chaos, amid fears there will now be a security vacuum.
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...
Shoebridge over troubled Waters: Greens select leader
New Greens leader David Shoebridge has promised to meet the political moment as Larissa Waters has made her first appearance since stepping down due to illness.
Top US tech firms sign accord to ‘self-police’ AI
Donald Trump has backed industry self-regulation over government rules in the face of concern about accelerating artificial intelligence development.
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...
Labor golf grants earn fresh criticism as hearings loom
A golf club in the prime minister's electorate received several invite-only federal grants before a fresh $6 million to redevelop its clubhouse and grounds.
Headline inflation jumps back to four per cent
A spike in fuel prices has ended a five-month streak of slowing growth in consumer prices, adding to Reserve Bank concerns about inflation.
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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%.
Push to allow party members a vote for Greens leader
Allowing party members, not just those in parliament, a say in who becomes Greens leader will lead to success at the ballot box, a former MP says.
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...
Indian Australian Businessman Dushyant Khanna Co-Chairs US$1 Trillion iBRICS Summit by SWFI in New Delhi
MELBOURNE, Australia, Sept. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Melbourne-based businessman Dushyant Khanna has returned from New Delhi after co-chairing iBRICS 2026. The sovereign investment and deal summit ran parallel to the 18th BRICS Leaders' Summit, chaired by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Convened by the Sovereign Wealth Fund Institute (SWFI) at The Oberoi on 12–13 September, the two-day summit connected US$1 trillion of sovereign and...
Why OpenAI gave such a candid apology for its breach
The company behind a rogue AI agent that breached national data appears to be co-operating well with the government, but the reason why is not simple.
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...
Australia urged to help free activist jailed in Vietnam
The wife of an Australian pro-democracy activist jailed in Vietnam over "terrorist activities" has called on Anthony Albanese to bring her husband home.
Putin envoy, US officials discuss ending Ukraine war
A Russian presidential envoy has held talks with US officials on ending the war with Ukraine.
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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...
Greens leader suddenly quits after health ‘downturn’
Larissa Waters has suddenly stepped down as leader of the federal Greens, revealing she has been managing a kidney disease which has recently deteriorated.
‘Not all good news’ amid whale conservation anniversary
Global delegates have descended on an Australian city to mark a major whale conservation anniversary and discuss new threats to the marine mammals.
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...