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Labor tries to numb poll pain with dental sweetener
Free dental care and workplace safety have taken centre stage ahead of a state poll as leaders trade insults over potential debates.
GLOBAL VOTING FOR 7 WONDERS OF FUTURE CITIES OFFICIALLY SWITCHED ON
DUBAI, UAE, Nov. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- New Clark City, Philippines, hosts "switch-on" ceremony as New7Wonders opens worldwide public voting on www.7wondersfc.com to choose the urban developments shaping our future. New7Wonders today officially launched global public voting for the 7 Wonders of Future Cities, in a landmark ceremony hosted in the Philippines on World Cities Day, marking the...
Agoda Reports Rise in International Travel Interest to Kaohsiung and Taipei During BTS and BIGBANG Concerts
SINGAPORE, Oct. 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Concerts are not only bringing fans to venues but are also increasingly becoming a reason for international travelers to plan a trip to Taiwan. With South Korean boy bands BIGBANG performing in Taipei in October and BTS heading to Kaohsiung in November, digital travel platform Agoda's latest search data shows growing international travel interest to Taiwan during these major K-pop concerts....
BingX Reveals How Traders Are Bringing AI Into Everyday Trading
PANAMA CITY, Oct. 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- BingX, the world's leading multi-asset trading platform, today shared new usage data from BingX AI Skills Hub, highlighting the growing role of AI in everyday crypto trading. Daily requests to the toolkit surged from 2.85 million to 30 million over five months, an increase of approximately 953%, as users increasingly turn to AI assistants to access market data, check positions, review balances, and...
Convera warns global competition for capital will drive wider currency swings in 2027
SEATTLE and LONDON, Oct. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Convera, a global leader in commercial payments, today launched its annual global outlook warning that businesses face a wider range of currency outcomes in 2027 and should prepare before volatility reaches margins, cash flow and growth.
Food & Beverage Manufacturers Race to Scale AI Beyond the Pilot Stage
MILWAUKEE, Oct. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE: ROK), the world's largest company dedicated to industrial automation and digital transformation, today released new insights examining how food and beverage manufacturers can move beyond isolated AI pilots and achieve measurable business outcomes at scale. Drawing on findings from Rockwell's 2026 State of Smart Manufacturing Report, the analysis highlights the data,...
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Banks are connecting fraud and AML defenses but still missing links
CARY, N.C., Oct. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Financial institutions are increasingly integrating their fraud and anti-money laundering (AML) systems, but intelligence and governance gaps remain. New fraud and AML convergence research from Datos Insights, commissioned by data and AI leader SAS, finds 86% report missed links between fraud activity and money laundering.
Mia Saigon Awarded One MICHELIN Key as Vietnamese-Run Hospitality Joins the Global Stage
HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam, Oct. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Mia Saigon has been awarded One MICHELIN Key in the 2026 MICHELIN Guide hotel selection, joining 21 hotels in Vietnam, and only three in Ho Chi Minh City, to hold the distinction.Introduced in 2024 as the hotel equivalent of the MICHELIN Star, the Key is awarded after anonymous stays by MICHELIN Inspectors, who assess architecture and interior design, the quality and consistency of...
MALAYSIA UNVEILS TOP 100 STARTUPS WITH RM8.5 BILLION IN FY2024 REVENUE
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Oct. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The 100 Malaysian technology startups featured in the Malaysia Top 100 Startups – 2026 Edition collectively generated RM8.5 billion in revenue for FY2024, recording an average compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 87%, according to the publication launched by Cradle Fund Sdn. Bhd. (Cradle), an agency under the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI).
The Jumbophage Cocktail_Fighting Superbugs and Shrimp Disease
BANGKOK, Oct. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- What if a weapon against some of the world's most stubborn bacteria were hiding in the soil beneath our feet? Could these microscopic hunters help us confront antibiotic-resistant "superbugs" and bacterial diseases devastating shrimp? The answer may lie in understanding these astonishing viruses—and the hidden battles unfolding all around us. Researchers at...
Little Indias, Big Discoveries: Agoda’s Guide to a Deepavali Getaway
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Oct. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Deepavali is a time for celebration, togetherness and traditions, but the festive break also offers a chance to discover somewhere new. Across Malaysia, Little India precincts bring Indian culture to life through colourful shops, traditional food and heritage streets. With Deepavali approaching, digital travel platform Agoda is spotlighting...
85% of Australians Would Switch Retailers if AI Finds a Better Deal this Peak Shopping Season
SYDNEY, Oct. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Australian retailers could face growing pressure to win over price-conscious shoppers this Black Friday and Christmas shopping period, with 85% of Australians willing to switch retailers if artificial intelligence (AI) found the same product for a better price elsewhere, according to new research commissioned by supply chain and commerce technology leader Manhattan Associates Inc. (NASDAQ: MANH).
Australian Winter Bulk Cooking Trend Springs Into Spring as Australians Balance Costs and Health Goals
SYDNEY, Oct. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Samsung Australia has today released a fresh batch of consumer insights that reveals bulk cooking, a habit long associated with cooler months, is extending into spring as Australians look to manage grocery costs and kick-start New Year health goals as the weather warms up.
Neeyamo Recognized as a Leader and Star Performer in Everest Group’s 2026 Multi-Country Payroll PEAK Matrix® Assessment
LOS GATOS, Calif., Oct. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Neeyamo, a leading global payroll and HR solutions provider, has been positioned as a Leader in the Global and Asia-Pacific (APAC) assessments of Everest Group's 2026 Multi-country Payroll (MCP) Solutions PEAK Matrix®. Neeyamo has also been positioned as a Major Contender in the EMEA assessment. The assessment evaluates 32 providers across Global,...
CityUHK survey: rising willingness to use AI in Hong Kong, but over half remain concerned about job displacement; Doctor-led medical decisions remain preferred
HONG KONG, Oct. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- A comprehensive survey on the societal impact of artificial intelligence (AI) recently released by City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK) examines public acceptance and trust in AI in two key areas: workplace employment and healthcare. The survey found that while the willingness of Hong Kong citizens to use AI has continued to climb, concerns about job displacement have not abated. In healthcare...
Festive Travel Gets More Intentional: Indian Travelers Look Beyond the Traditional Holiday, Agoda Reports
SINGAPORE, Oct. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- For Indian travelers, the October to November festive period is increasingly becoming an opportunity to combine celebrations with a change of scene. With Dussehra, Durga Puja and Diwali approaching, accommodation search trends on digital travel platform Agoda show travelers looking at a mix of international experiences and domestic leisure breaks. Based on searches made between August 1 and September...
Three in Four Travellers Say Sustainability Matters as Trip.com Launches My Travel Impact to Help Turn Intent into Action
SINGAPORE, Oct. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Three in four travellers (75.4%) say sustainability is important when making travel decisions, and 56.8% now intentionally choose more sustainable options, according to Trip.com Group's 2026 Sustainable Travel Consumer Report. To make those choices easier to see and act on, Trip.com Group, a leading global travel service provider, is introducing My Travel Impact, a new feature in the Trip.com app that...
HUAWEI WATCH D3 Debuts at ISH-ECS 2026, Bringing Advanced Blood Pressure Monitoring into Everyday Life
DUBAI, UAE, Oct. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The 31st International Society of Hypertension Scientific Meeting and 17th Emirates Cardiac Society Annual Conference (ISH-ECS 2026) took place in Dubai from 22 to 25 October 2026. As a major international gathering dedicated to hypertension, the conference brought together leading organisations and experts from around the world to discuss the latest research and developments in hypertension prevention...
New electrification index shows China out front as US risks stalling and Europe’s policies outpace delivery
LONDON, Oct. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- China is pulling ahead on electrification, while the US risks losing momentum and some of Europe's biggest economies have yet to translate policy into delivery, according to new analysis. The Electrification Competitiveness Index assesses progress in 16 countries, measuring electrification delivery on the ground and the conditions needed for further progress. These enabling and deployment factors indicate...
Appdome’s Agentic Platform Named Frost & Sullivan’s 2026 Global Enabling Technology Leader for Mobile Enterprise Security
SAN ANTONIO, Oct. 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Artificial Intelligence (AI) is accelerating the threat and economic lifecycle. Mobile applications have become the primary gateway for fraud, commerce, and work. As a result, mobile brands and enterprises must transform their cybersecurity and anti-fraud functions from manual (human-powered and scaled) organizations to machine (agentic-powered and scaled) organizations to keep pace with emerging AI...
DiDi Shareholders Overwhelmingly Back Hong Kong Relisting; Want Independent Director, Open Earnings Calls, and First Shareholder Meeting in Four Years, Survey Finds
BOSTON, Oct. 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Heng Ren Partners LLC, an active asset manager whose fund owns shares of "the Uber of China," DiDi Global Inc. (OTC Pink: DIDIY), today released the results of a survey of DiDi shareholders showing near-unanimous support for relisting the company's depressed shares on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.
Frost & Sullivan: Total Airport Management Market to More than Double to $10.36 Billion by 2034 as Airports Integrate Operations Data
CUPERTINO, Calif., Oct. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Airports face a capacity challenge that new construction alone cannot solve, with global passenger traffic expected to nearly double by 2045 while opportunities to add runways and terminals remain limited. Total airport management (TAM), the practice of linking airside, landside, passenger and resource data into one coordinated operation, is moving from a conceptual framework to an operational...
Ford Foundation Charts New Course to Support Preconditions for Thriving Democracies
NEW YORK, Oct. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Ford Foundation today unveiled its new strategic direction to support the preconditions necessary for democracies to thrive. The foundation will refocus its institutional mission to protect and strengthen democratic values, fundamental freedoms, and inclusive economies worldwide, so people are empowered to shape their futures.
Frost & Sullivan: Grid Constraints Emerge as the Binding Limit on Industrial Heat Electrification
CUPERTINO, Calif., Oct. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The technologies required to electrify industrial process heat are no longer the obstacle. Resistance heating, electric boilers, electric arc furnaces, industrial heat pumps and induction heating have all reached commercial readiness, with improved thermal efficiency, digital controls and power electronics integration. The constraint has moved off the equipment and onto the infrastructure that...
Frost & Sullivan Expands Global Research Portfolio with Extensive China Market Intelligence
CUPERTINO, Calif., Oct. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Frost & Sullivan is strengthening its China market intelligence capabilities through the Frost & Sullivan China LeadLeo platform, offering one of the most comprehensive and differentiated research resources dedicated to China's industrial and business landscape.
New hair transplant review challenges fixed donor limits
MANHATTAN BEACH, Calif., Oct. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Dr. U Hair and Skin Clinic in the Los Angeles area reports that a new clinical review led by Sanusi Umar, MD, challenges reliance on fixed maps to define hair transplant donor areas. The open-access paper, "Redefining the Safe Donor Area in Follicular Unit Excision: Toward Dynamic, Patient-Specific Zones," was published Oct. 16 in the Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology.
Deltek Wins 2026 TSIA STAR Award for Future-Ready Workforce, Recognizing Its Investment in People and Customer Enablement for the AI Era
HERNDON, Va., Oct. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Deltek, the intelligent platform for project-based businesses, today announced it has won a 2026 STAR Award from the Technology & Services Industry Association (TSIA) in the Future-Ready Workforce category. This recognition reflects the company's continued investment in the people, processes and AI-powered tools that help its teams provide customers with more accurate guidance, more effective...
Asia-Pacific’s Autumn Travel Boom Sees Rising Demand for Emerging Destinations
SINGAPORE, Oct. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Emerging destinations across Asia-Pacific are seeing strong booking growth this autumn, as travellers explore a wider range of cities across the region. New data from Trip.com Group, a leading global travel service provider, reveals Chiang Mai (+84.3%), Surabaya (+63.1%) and Busan (+62.7%) among the fastest-growing cities, while Japan dominates the world's autumn foliage spots, securing 11 of the top 12...
Samsung: Australian The Frame TV Owners Consume Almost 60 Million Hours of Art from Home in Six Months
SYDNEY, Oct. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- As Australia continues to rank among the top five countries in the world for The Frame TV consumption per capita[5], new insights from Samsung reveal Australians have a preference for the classics. Vincent van Gogh, Claude Monet, and Winslow Homer collections are highly popular artists amongst Australian The Frame owners[6] while Leonardo Da Vinci's Mona Lisa is amongst new works added via an expanded...
Forrester’s 2027 Asia Pacific Predictions: One In Three Large Enterprises Will Face A Shadow AI Agent Governance Problem
SINGAPORE, Oct. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- According to Forrester's (Nasdaq: FORR) 2027 Asia Pacific predictions, one in three large Asia Pacific (APAC) enterprises will uncover at least 10 employee-built shadow AI agents for every officially sanctioned agent. The rapid proliferation of shadow AI, combined with embedded SaaS capabilities, business-funded experiments, and locally selected AI platforms, will outpace institutional controls and...