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New global IKEA study finds nearly 1 in 5 people eat dinner on the sofa
MALMÖ, Sweden, Feb. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Nearly 1 in 5 people now eat dinner on the sofa, according to a new global study by IKEA that reveals how screens, space, and shifting routines are quietly transforming one of our most human rituals. The study, one of the largest Cooking Eating surveys ever conducted with 31,339 respondents across 31 markets, found that fewer than half (44%) eat dinner at a kitchen table, while 18% dine on the...
IBM Introduces Autonomous Storage with New FlashSystem Portfolio Powered by Agentic AI
ARMONK, N.Y. and WARSAW, Poland, Feb. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- IBM (NYSE: IBM) today unveiled the next generation of IBM FlashSystem, co-run by agentic AI, ushering in a new era of autonomous storage. By enhancing FlashSystem's existing AI capabilities with agentic AI, IBM is redefining resilience through sustained protection, autonomous threat analysis, and customized recovery recommendations. Clients can now turn storage into an always-on...
NetBox Labs Announces General Availability of NetBox Copilot, Delivering Enterprise-Ready AI Grounded in Accurate Infrastructure Data
NEW YORK, Feb. 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, NetBox Labs, the central nervous system for networks and infrastructure, announced the general availability of NetBox Copilot, an interactive AI agent embedded directly into the NetBox platform.As AI agents rapidly move from experimentation into production operations, IT teams are finding that most agents lack the accurate operational context required to be trusted in production...
Ridger Achieves xFusion's FusionXpark™ (NVIDIA GB10-Based) Compatibility Certification, Delivering Industry-Leading Mobility for Practical AI Deployment
SINGAPORE, Feb. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Ridger, the world's pioneering AI-Native storage provider, today announced the successful completion of full compatibility certification between its flagship MIMO storage system and xFusion's FusionXpark™ Portable Agent Development Platform, powered by the NVIDIA GB10 (Grace Blackwell) superchip. This milestone delivers the industry's first truly integrated, portable AI infrastructure solution,...
MetaOptics Announces Membership in Stanford Engineering's SystemX Alliance Program in the USA
SINGAPORE, Feb. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- MetaOptics Ltd (Catalist: 9MT) ("MetaOptics" or the "Company", and together with its subsidiaries, the "Group"), announced that it has become an Associate Member in Stanford Engineering's SystemX Alliance program, positioning the Company alongside academic and industry participants to support collaborative research, development, and future product innovation. As a member in the Stanford SystemX Alliance...
Topband Marks 30 Years: From Local Controller Manufacturer to Global Intelligent Solutions Partner
SHENZHEN, China, Feb. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Shenzhen Topband Co., Ltd. (Stock Code: 002139.SZ) marks its 30th anniversary, reflecting three decades of evolution that mirrors the broader transformation of Chinese manufacturing — from domestic capability-building to global innovation partnership and sustainable operations.From Local Innovation to Global IntegrationFounded in the 1990s, Topband independently developed core controller...
IRBM Reports Breakthrough in Zika Virus Drug Discovery
ROME, Feb. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- IRBM, a leader in early drug discovery research, has announced a major scientific breakthrough with the discovery of a novel and potent allosteric inhibitor targeting the Zika virus (ZIKV) protease (NS2B-NS3). The findings, published in Nature Communications (doi: 10.1038/s41467-026-68943-x), demonstrate the molecule's efficacy in preclinical models and represent a promising new approach to combat ZIKV...
Bybit Named Title Partner of Stockholm Open as Tournament Reclaims Historic identity
STOCKHOLM, Feb. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Bybit EU, the European arm of Bybit and a MiCAR-licensed crypto-asset service provider headquartered in Vienna, is entering a three-year title partnership with the Stockholm Open that will see the tournament compete under the name Bybit Stockholm Open from 2026 through 2028.The partnership marks a long-term commitment from Bybit EU and provides the historic tennis tournament with a stable partner to...
Maldives Launches Tech4Nature Project to Safeguard Iconic Whale Sharks
MALÉ, Maldives, Feb. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), the Ministry of Tourism and Environment of the Republic of Maldives, and Huawei have launched a new initiative to modernize the management of South Ari Marine Protected Area (SAMPA). By deploying foundational field-monitoring technology and real- time communication tools, the Tech4Nature project aims to safeguard the iconic whale shark...
Good Travel with Marriott Bonvoy™ redefines intentional travel with curated line-up of meaningful experiences across Asia Pacific excluding China
SINGAPORE, Feb. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Marriott International Asia Pacific excluding China (APEC) today unveiled a series of new, enhanced guest experiences under Good Travel with Marriott Bonvoy™, a program that enables intentional travel across the region. With almost 100 experiences offered across close to 80 hotels in 12 APEC markets, Good Travel with Marriott Bonvoy™ offers guests the opportunity to forge deeper connections with the...
MEXC Reports 2.35 Million Users Across AI Trading Suite in First Six Months
VICTORIA, Seychelles, Feb. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- MEXC, the fastest-growing global cryptocurrency exchange, redefining a user-first approach to digital assets through true zero-fee trading, just released performance data on its AI trading suite. 2.35 million users have adopted the tools since their launch in August 2025. The AI tools target three common pain points – information overload, noisy signals, and emotional trading – guiding users...
Fruit Attraction 2026: the global meeting point shaping the future of the Fruit and Vegetable industry
MADRID, Feb. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- From 6 to 8 October, Fruit Attraction will turn Madrid into the world's major meeting point for the fruit and vegetable industry. Organised by IFEMA MADRID and FEPEX the fair is heading towards its 18th edition. The application period for participation is now open. Under the slogan Where the essence of the industry connects with the world, and after last year's success, Fruit Attraction returns stronger...
ATFX Closes Q4 2025 with USD 817.4 Billion Trading Volume, Ending Year on a High Note
HONG KONG, Feb. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Finance Magnates' Q4 2025 Intelligence Report highlights a steady rise for ATFX, which recorded USD 817.4 billion in MT4/MT5 trading volume in Q4, contributing to a remarkable total exceeding USD 3.17 trillion for 2025. This performance builds on strong trading activity in the first three quarters, reflecting ATFX's expanding client base, diversified product offerings, and robust results across key...
Ingenico Launches Next-Generation AXIUM Payment Device Family and Ingenico 360 Unified Cloud Platform
SURESNES, France, Feb. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Ingenico, a global leader in payment solutions, today announced the launch of its next-generation AXIUM payment device family and Ingenico 360, a unified cloud platform designed to deliver consistent, enterprise-grade payment experiences while simplifying large-scale payment operations. Unveiled at Ingenico...
IFPA and WHO Foundation launch a strategic collaboration to strengthen global psoriasis care
GENEVA, Feb. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The International Federation of Psoriasis Associations (IFPA) and the WHO Foundation have signed a multi-year collaboration agreement supporting WHO efforts to strengthen global understanding, diagnosis and care for psoriasis. The collaboration aims to improve outcomes for the more than 100 million people living with psoriasis worldwide. Psoriasis is a chronic noncommunicable disease that manifests on the...
Cisco Expands AgenticOps Innovations Across Portfolio
AMSTERDAM, Feb. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- CISCO LIVE EMEA -- Cisco (NASDAQ: CSCO) today announced new AgenticOps innovations for the AI era. First launched last year, AgenticOps is an agent-first IT operating model for autonomous action with built-in oversight. New capabilities unveiled today across networking, security, and observability further transform how IT teams operate at scale. IT environments are increasingly distributed and dynamic,...
Cisco Redefines Security for the Agentic Era with AI Defense Expansion and AI-Aware SASE
Cisco Redefines Security for the Agentic Era with AI Defense Expansion and AI-Aware SASE
Cisco Announces New Silicon One G300, Advanced Systems and Optics to Power and Scale AI Data Centers for the Agentic Era
AMSTERDAM, Feb. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- CISCO LIVE EMEA -- Cisco (NASDAQ: CSCO) continues to transform the network into an AI innovation platform, today unveiling the Silicon One G300, a 102.4 Tbps switching silicon designed for massive AI cluster buildouts. The Cisco Silicon One G300 will power new Cisco N9000 and Cisco 8000 systems that push the frontier of AI networking in the data center. The systems feature innovative liquid cooling and...
Hong Kong's single-family offices total surpasses 3 380, injecting over $10 billion annually into local economy
HONG KONG, Feb. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau (FSTB) and Invest Hong Kong (InvestHK) jointly announced today (February 10) that over 3 380 single-family offices were in operation in Hong Kong as of the end of 2025, according to the Market Study on the Family Office Landscape in Hong Kong commissioned by InvestHK and conducted by Deloitte. This represents an increase of about 680 offices over the past...
Zendure Launches Advanced SolarFlow Series, Marking Evolution into a Complete Smart Energy Ecosystem
DÜSSELDORF, Germany, Feb. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Zendure, the global pioneer of plug-in Home Energy Management Systems (HEMS), today unveils three new SolarFlow models — SolarFlow 2400 Pro, SolarFlow 2400 AC+, and SolarFlow 1600 AC+. These launches complete an industry-leading product matrix that spans flagship to entry-level solutions, addressing diverse consumer needs from balcony solar storage and rooftop PV integration to Time-of-Use...
Phil Amlot appointed Head of Trade Credit, International
LONDON, Feb. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Markel Insurance, the insurance operation within Markel Group Inc. (NYSE:MKL), today announced that Phil Amlot has been promoted to Head of Trade Credit for Markel International, effective immediately. Reporting to Carl Titterton, Divisional Managing Director – Trade Credit, Political Risk and Surety, Amlot will be responsible for developing and leading Markel International's long-term strategy, profitable...
accesso® and Adyen Expand Strategic Partnership to Enhance Platform Payments Capabilities at Global Scale
ORLANDO, Fla., Feb. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- accesso Technology Group (AIM: ACSO), the premier technology solutions provider to leisure, entertainment, and cultural markets, today announced the expansion of its long-standing strategic partnership with Adyen, the global financial technology platform of choice for leading businesses. This collaboration integrates embedded payments as a core platform capability across the accesso ecosystem....
KuCoin Launches "Wen Lambo" Campaign to Mark Australian Expansion with Exclusive Luxury Client Experiences
SYDNEY, Feb. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- KuCoin today announced the launch of its "Wen Lambo" campaign, marking the company's first client initiative designed specifically for Australian local clients following the expansion of its operations and platform offerings in Australia. The campaign is a further step in KuCoin's local market strategy, following its registration as a Digital Currency Exchange (DCE) with AUSTRAC and the establishment of...
Bitget and BlockSec Introduce the UEX Security Standard, Setting a New Benchmark for Universal Exchanges
VICTORIA, Seychelles, Feb. 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bitget, the world’s largest Universal Exchange (UEX), today announced the release of The UEX Security Standard: From Proof to Protection, a joint research report authored with blockchain security firm BlockSec. The report outlines a system-level security framework designed for exchanges operating across crypto, tokenized assets, and traditional financial markets within unified account...
From Morphology to Clinical Insights: Ozelle's AI-Powered Diagnostics at WHX Labs Dubai 2026
DUBAI, UAE, Feb. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- As WHX Labs Dubai 2026 opens today, visitors to Booth S1.D58 are invited to see how Ozelle transforms diagnostic testing into interactive, decision-ready workflows. Under the theme "AI × CBM: The Next-Generation of Complete Blood Morphology," the integrated system combines high-resolution morphology analysis, AI-assisted workflows, and scenario-ready panels for confident clinical decision-making....
Corruption Perceptions Index 2025: Decline in leadership undermining global fight against corruption - Transparency International
BERLIN, Feb.10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Corruption is worsening globally, with even established democracies backsliding amid a concerning picture of long-term decline in leadership to tackle corruption, according to the 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI), released today by Transparency International. The 31st edition of the CPI shows that the number of countries scoring above 80 has fallen from 12 a decade ago to just five in 2025....
Agoda Launches Free Global eSIMs for VIP Diamond Members
SINGAPORE, Feb. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Digital travel platform Agoda has introduced free eSIMs for its VIP Diamond members, accessible directly through the Agoda app. This service allows travelers to stay connected effortlessly during international trips and eliminates the need for physical tourist SIM cards.Loyalty members in Agoda's VIP Diamond tier can activate their eSIM before departure through the Agoda app. The complimentary data...
Blackpanda Japan Announces Strategic Partnership with SoftBank to Strengthen Cyber Incident Response in Japan
SINGAPORE, Feb. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- BLACKPANDA JAPAN K.K. (Representative Director: Masaki Hiraoka; hereinafter "Blackpanda") today announces the launch of a strategic partnership with SoftBank Corp (hereinafter "SoftBank"). Through this collaboration, SoftBank will provide incident response services against cyber attacks, including Blackpanda's IR-1...
Sungrow Partners with UNSW and Dubbo Regional Council on Energy Management and VPP Research
DUBBO, Australia, Feb. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Sungrow, the leading global PV inverter and energy storage system provider, has successfully delivered a hybrid battery energy storage solution in collaboration with the University of New South Wales (UNSW) and Dubbo Regional Council, supporting advanced research into Energy Management Systems (EMS) and Virtual Power Plant (VPP) technologies.The project provides a dedicated product and system...
iQIYI Opens First Tech-Enabled Immersive Theme Park, Bringing Chinese IP to Real Life
BEIJING, Feb. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- On February 8, iQIYI, China's leading online entertainment platform, officially opened iQIYI LAND, its first global offline theme park, in Yangzhou, a city in central Jiangsu Province in eastern China. As China's first immersive indoor theme park developed by a streaming platform, the launch marks a significant milestone in iQIYI's strategy to integrate technology with creativity, expand the value of its...
World-leading Experts to Name First Shaw Prize in Computer Science Winners
HONG KONG, Feb. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- On 28 January, The Shaw Prize Foundation announced the establishment of The Shaw Prize in Computer Science, joining the existing prizes in Astronomy, Life Science and Medicine, and Mathematical Sciences.The inaugural Selection Committee, comprising world-leading experts, will select the first laureate(s). Nominations will open from September to November 2026, with the announcement scheduled for spring...
74% of Asia Pacific Consumers Already Use AI to Shop, But Trust and Transparency Hold the Key to Checkout: Visa Survey
SINGAPORE, Feb. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Visa, a world leader in digital payments, today released new survey findings on the state of digital commerce in Asia Pacific, revealing that while consumers are increasingly using AI to shop, concerns over security and transparency are creating hesitation at the crucial moment of checkout.
CCTV+: Jinpinghu Lantern Show Opens with an Immersive Night Tour Along Pinghu's East Lake
BEIJING, Feb. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- As dusk settled over Pinghu on February 7, the lakeside paths of the East Lake Scenic Area began to fill with visitors drawn toward the opening night of the 2026 Jinpinghu Lantern Show, an annual Lunar New Year event that transforms the waterfront into a landscape of light after dark. At 6:30 p.m., a formation of drones rose into the night sky above the Li Shutong Memorial...
A 45-year bond: tesa drives innovation and sustainable growth in Singapore
SINGAPORE, Feb. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- tesa, an international manufacturer of innovative adhesive tapes and self-adhesive product solutions, celebrates its 45th anniversary in Singapore this year, marking more than four decades of longstanding commitment and partnership in supporting the nation's industrial development, skills transformation and sustainability journey.
Tencent Cloud Powers Blooming Talk's Next-Gen Fan Messaging to Redefine Global Artist-Fan Connectivity
HONG KONG, Feb. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Tencent Cloud, the cloud business of global technology company Tencent, today announced an expanded collaboration with Blooming Talk, a next-generation fan communication platform, to revolutionize how artists and fans connect worldwide. By building on Tencent Cloud Chat (IM), the partnership enhances Blooming Talk's global messaging infrastructure—enabling seamless, real-time exchanges between artists...
SilkLife: Chula Researchers Transform Thai Silk into Medical Innovation
BANGKOK, Feb. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Researchers at Chulalongkorn University are redefining the role of Thai silk by developing silk protein into a versatile platform for medical products, aiming to reduce Thailand's reliance on imported biomaterials while creating sustainable income for farmers. The SilkLife research project, led by Associate Professor...
OSL Group Officially Launches Regulated Enterprise Stablecoin USDGO
HONG KONG, Feb. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- OSL Group (863.HK), Asia's leading stablecoin trading and payment platform, today announced the official launch of USDGO, a regulated, enterprise-grade U.S. dollar stablecoin. As a cornerstone of OSL Group's global payment infrastructure, USDGO is positioned for institutional settlement and corporate payments, serving the cross-border business ecosystem of Asian enterprises. Leveraging its enterprise-...
Silklife: Chula Researchers Transform Thai Silk into Medical Innovation
Silklife: Chula Researchers Transform Thai Silk into Medical Innovation
MerryLife Biomedical Reports Positive Phase 1 Results and Plans for Global Phase 2 Trial for TML-6, an Oral Multi-Targeted Investigational Therapy for Alzheimer's Disease
TAINAN, Feb. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- MerryLife Biomedical Inc., a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on neurodegenerative diseases, today announced positive Phase 1 results for TML-6, its investigational oral therapy for Alzheimer's disease (AD). The study demonstrated that TML-6 was generally well tolerated with a favorable safety profile, supporting its continued clinical development....
Medical biotech Ferronova completes enrolment for gastric and oesophageal cancer image-guided surgery trial.
ADELAIDE, Australia, Feb. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Australian company Ferronova announced today it has completed enrolment of patients for its two-year trial to progress commercialisation of FerroTrace, a novel nanoparticle image-guided surgery solution for hard-to-treat cancers.The technology is intended to assist surgeons in identifying lymph nodes involved in metastatic spread, thereby enabling targeted removal and reducing the risk of...
Finmo Appoints Joana Liew as Chief Human Resources Officer
SINGAPORE, Feb. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Finmo today announced the appointment of Joana Liew as Chief Human Resource Officer (CHRO). Joana joins Finmo's executive team as the company scales its organisation globally. Joana will lead Finmo's global people operations, shaping and executing strategies that support the company's international expansion. Her remit includes building leadership and performance frameworks, strengthening governance and...
PharmaCare Streamlines ANZ Operations and Strengthens Compliance with Manhattan Associates
SYDNEY, Feb. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Manhattan Associates (NASDAQ: MANH), the global leader in supply chain commerce with unmatched AI capabilities, today announced that PharmaCare, one of Australia's largest health and wellness companies, has transformed its ANZ distribution network with Manhattan SCALE. The implementation has streamlined receiving workflows by 25%, delivering a 20% increase in daily pick rates, along with automating key...
InfoComm China Unveils State of China's Pro AV Market and Opportunities 2026 Industry White-Paper Report
BEIJING, Feb. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- With China's Pro AV market projected to reach a staggering US$97.5 billion by 2028, Beijing InfoComm China has announced the release of a 25+page white-paper titled 'A World of Cutting-Edge Pro AV: China's Pro AV Market Overview Opportunities' to help global professionals navigate this massive expansion. The report serves as an educational guide and resource for Pro AV professionals, system integrators,...
Elevra Lithium Signs Non-Binding Memorandum of Understanding for Spodumene Concentrate offtake with Mangrove Lithium
BRISBANE, Australia, Feb. 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- North American lithium producer Elevra Lithium Limited (“Elevra”) (ASX:ELV; NASDAQ:ELVR) is pleased to announce that it has signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding ("MoU") to supply Mangrove Lithium ("Mangrove") with spodumene concentrate produced at North American Lithium ("NAL"). A binding definitive agreement between Elevra and Mangrove may be signed at a future date, subject...
Australia and New Zealand's Skin Cancer Governance Gap Exposed: 40% of Organisations Never Assessed Workforce Risk Despite 84% Believing Duty of Care Applies
SYDNEY, Feb. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- A comprehensive new report on workplace skin cancer screening in Australia and New Zealand has exposed a significant governance blind spot: whilst 84% of organisations believe skin checks should be part of their duty of care, 40% have never assessed their workforce's skin cancer risk, and 23% of boards don't understand UV exposure as a workplace health and safety concern.
FranklinWH partners with Origin Energy to introduce its first Virtual Power Plant offering in Australia
SYDNEY, Feb. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- FranklinWH, a leading provider of whole-home energy management and battery storage solutions, today announced FranklinWH customers can now access Origin's virtual power plant (VPP) to maximise the value of their home energy systems. This represents a key milestone in FranklinWH's entry into the Australian Virtual Power Plant (VPP) market."Working with Origin was a natural step for FranklinWH," said Steve...
Saasyan Expands Support to Windows on ARM Devices and Apple iOS
SYDNEY, Feb. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Saasyan announces the expansion of its On-Device Web Filtering solution, now offering native support for Windows on ARM devices and Apple iOS. This enhancement enables schools to monitor and manage student digital activity across a wider range of devices, including next-generation Copilot+ Windows laptops and tablets, as well as Apple iOS devices. The Assure Suite provides schools with a comprehensive...
TradFi vs. Crypto: Bybit Launches 300,000 USDT Trading Challenge as Copy Trading Gains Momentum in Volatility
DUBAI, UAE, Feb. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Bybit, the world's second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, is calling traders across the TradFi and crypto divide to come together for the Master Trading Challenge: TradFi VS Crypto. With Bybit Copy Trading as the main arena, the global trading tournament will offer 300,000 USDT in prizes as trader interest in automated trading strategies continues to grow amid heightened market...
Databricks Grows >65% YoY, Surpasses $5.4 Billion Revenue Run-Rate, Doubles Down on Lakebase and Genie
SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Databricks, the Data and AI company, today announced it crossed a $5.4 billion revenue run-rate, delivering >65% year-over-year growth during its Q4. Building on this momentum, Databricks is completing investments in the company in excess of $7 billion, including ~$5B of equity financing at a $134 billion valuation and ~$2B of additional debt capacity. With this new funding, the company will...
HTX Launches Seamless USDe Minting and Redemption Service, Offering Rewards Opportunities to Holders
PANAMA CITY, Feb. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- HTX, a leading global cryptocurrency exchange, today announced the launch of USDe minting and redemption service on its platform, alongside a new daily rewards program for USDe holders. Following the recent listing of USDe, these new features unlock a more efficient, capital-optimized experience for HTX's global...
Zettabyte and LiteOn Announce Strategic R&D Collaboration on Micro Edge AI Inferencing Infrastructure
PALO ALTO, Calif. and TAIPEI, Feb. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Zettabyte and LiteOn today announced a R collaboration to evaluate a distributed edge AI inferencing platform deployed at cell tower or tower-adjacent locations called the Ultra Edge Pod. The initial deployment will consist of specialized Mobile Edge Compute (MEC) AI inferencing platform deployed at cell towers, tower-adjacent facilities, and other network-proximate infrastructure...
Aon and KNIAZHA VIENNA INSURANCE GROUP announce new $25M war-risk insurance facility with the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation
DUBLIN, Feb. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Aon plc (NYSE: AON), a leading global professional services firm, and KNIAZHA VIENNA INSURANCE GROUP ("KNIAZHA VIG") today announced a new $25M reinsurance facility agreement with the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC). "Since the onset of the war, our commitment to Ukraine has compelled our firm to build a global public and private coalition to support and invest in the country," said...
If you purchased or acquired GYEN in New York or California at a time when it was unpegged from the Japanese Yen and lost money thereby, you may be entitled to a payment from a class action settlement.
COSTA MESA, Calif., Feb. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The following statement is being issued by Simpluris, Inc., court-appointed settlement administrator, regarding the GYEN class action Settlement. A proposed settlement has been reached with GMO-Z.com Trust Company ("Defendant" or "GMO Trust") in a class action lawsuit. The lawsuit alleges that GMO Trust violated New York and California law by failing to provide accurate disclosure concerning the...
BingX Introduces P2P Expedited Appeal for Faster Dispute Resolution
PANAMA CITY, Feb. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- BingX, a leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3-AI company, has launched its P2P Expedited Appeal feature, offering significantly faster resolution for P2P trading disputes in as little as 15 minutes. This new feature is designed to address the need for swift and efficient dispute resolution in P2P trading. The...
NYSE Content Update: American Eagle Outfitters + Sydney Sweeney to Ring Opening Bell
NEW YORK, Feb. 9, 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. Ashley Mastronardi delivers the pre-market update on February 9thEquities are fractionally lower in extended trading hours Monday morning after the Dow Jones Industrial Average surpassed 50,000 for the first time ever...
Horizons Rebrands as Remote People, Expanding Beyond EOR to Full-Service Global Hiring
NEW YORK, Feb. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Horizons, the global Employer of Record, today announced it is rebranding as Remote People. The rebrand reflects the company's evolution from an Employer of Record provider into a full-lifecycle hiring and expansion platform. Remote People recruits talent, employs them compliantly, and supports entity incorporation...
Frost & Sullivan: ECI Software Solutions Receives the 2025 North American ERP for SMB Manufacturing Product Leadership Recognition for Delivering End-to-End Industry Solutions
SAN ANTONIO, Feb. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Frost Sullivan is pleased to announce that ECI Software Solutions, Inc. ("ECI") has received the 2025 North American Product Leadership Recognition in the SMB Manufacturing sector for its outstanding achievements in product innovation, strategy execution, and customer impact. This recognition highlights ECI's consistent leadership in driving measurable business outcomes, strengthening its market...
Waters Completes Combination with BD's Biosciences & Diagnostic Solutions Businesses
MILFORD, Mass., Feb. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Waters Corporation (NYSE: WAT) ("Waters") today announced it has completed the previously announced combination with the Biosciences Diagnostic Solutions businesses of Becton, Dickinson and Company (NYSE: BDX) ("BD"). The transaction forms a global life sciences and diagnostics leader, equipped with best-in-class technologies, and an industry-leading financial outlook. The Company also announced...
Cloudera Unveils Next Phase of AI Inferencing and Unified Data Access Capabilities
SANTA CLARA, Calif., Feb. 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cloudera, the only company bringing AI to data anywhere, today announced the expansion of Cloudera AI Inference and Cloudera Data Warehouse with Trino to on-premises environments, empowering customers to harness advanced AI and analytics directly from within their data centers. The company also announced enhanced AI and analytics capabilities within Cloudera Data Visualization,...
DAR GLOBAL DEBUTS NICKELODEON HOTELS & RESORTS OMAN IN AIDA, THE ICONIC BRAND OF FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT
MUSCAT, Sultanate of Oman, Feb. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Dar Global, the London-listed luxury real estate developer, has unveiled Nickelodeon Hotels Resorts Oman at its landmark AIDA development. The project marks a significant addition to Oman's fast-growing tourism sector, redefining luxury family travel while presenting a distinctive investment opportunity within one of the Sultanate's most ambitious destinations. Located 130 metres above...
AV-Comparatives Publishes Security Survey 2026: Global Trends in Cybersecurity Adoption and Threat Perception
INNSBRUCK, Austria, Feb. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- AV-Comparatives, the leading independent authority on cybersecurity testing and research, today announced the release of the Security Survey 2026, a comprehensive global study capturing current user behavior, technology preferences, and threat perceptions in IT security. Based on responses from 1,328 participants across 87 countries, the survey provides a data-driven snapshot of how individuals...
Cango Inc. Releases 2025 Letter to Shareholders
DALLAS, Feb. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Cango Inc. (NYSE: CANG) today released a letter to shareholders highlighting its strategic transformation and roadmap to evolve from a global Bitcoin miner into an AI compute infrastructure platform. Throughout the past year, Cango executed a disciplined entry into the industry, balancing speed with operational prudence to build its position as a leading Bitcoin miner with a global footprint across four key...
'Made in India - The story of Desh Bandhu Gupta, Lupin and Indian Pharma' Book Launched in Mumbai
MUMBAI, India, Feb. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Made in India, written by Sundeep Khanna and Manish Sabharwal, traces three remarkable journeys: the rise of India's pharma industry, the birth and evolution of Lupin (BSE: 500257) (NSE: LUPIN) (REUTERS: LUPIN.BO) (BLOOMBERG: LPCIN) and the extraordinary life of its founder, Desh Bandhu Gupta. Together, the three journeys illuminate how a country once completely dependent on imported medicines became...
PMET Announces Up To Aggregate C$130 Million Financings to Advance Shaakichiuwaanaan - Through a Flow-Through Private Placement and a Public Offering of Common Shares
MONTREAL, Feb. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- February 9, 2026 – Sydney, Australia
Matrixdock Expands XAUm to Solana, Enabling Institutional-Grade Tokenized Gold at Scale
SINGAPORE, Feb. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Matrixdock, Asia's leading Real-World Asset (RWA) tokenization platform under Matrixport Group, today announced the deployment of XAUm on Solana.As Asia's largest tokenized gold project with physical redemption available across major Asian wealth centers, XAUm represents one troy ounce of 99.99% pure, LBMA-accredited physical gold per token, securely vaulted and independently audited.The expansion brings...
Bitget Brings Blockchain4Youth to the LALIGA Youth Tournament in Thailand
BANGKOK, Feb. 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bitget, the world's largest Universal Exchange (UEX), marked the kickoff of the 2026 LALIGA Youth Tournament (LLYT) at the FA Thailand High Performance Training Center, highlighting its commitment to youth engagement and grassroots development throughout Southeast Asia.As a regional partner of LALIGA, Bitget supported the tournament as part of its broader Blockchain4Youth initiative, which focuses...
Musim Mas and NTU Singapore Launch Multi-Year Study to Understand How Sustainability Spreads Among Smallholder Farmers
SINGAPORE, Feb. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Musim Mas Group and scientists from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) have embarked on a multi-year research collaboration to understand what motivates independent smallholder farmers to adopt sustainable palm oil practices — and how these behaviours can spread within farming communities.
Adyen and Uber Expand Global Partnership to Power New Markets, Launch Uber Kiosks
NEW YORK, Feb. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Adyen, the global financial technology platform of choice for leading businesses, and Uber (NYSE: UBER), the world's leading mobility and delivery platform, today announced the renewal and expansion of their global partnership. Building on more than a decade of successful collaboration first starting in 2012, Adyen continues to serve as a key payments engine supporting Uber's global footprint, which now...
Space Summit 2026 Concludes in Singapore with Focus on Alignment Across the Global Space Ecosystem
SINGAPORE, Feb. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Organised by Experia Events Pte Ltd, Space Summit 2026 concluded yesterday in Singapore following two days of dialogue that brought together government leaders, space agencies, industry executives, researchers and investors to examine the priorities shaping an increasingly interconnected global space ecosystem. Held...
HOTELEX 2026 Launches Green Coffee Bean Zone - A Direct Gateway for Specialty Coffee Producers into the China Market
SHANGHAI, Feb. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- HOTELEX Shanghai 2026 launches the Green Coffee Bean Zone, a new specialty area within the Coffee and Tea Expo that connects the global coffee supply chain through trade, tasting, and professional exchange. As China and the Asia-Pacific region rank among the fastest-growing coffee markets, the zone gives international green coffee suppliers, roasters, and buyers a focused platform to explore opportunities...
AIA RESEARCH REVEALS INGRAINED HEALTH STEREOTYPES ARE HOLDING BACK WELLBEING IN ASIA
HONG KONG, Feb. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- AIA Group Limited ("AIA" or the "Group") today releases new research revealing that deeply entrenched physical, mental and financial health stereotypes shape attitudes and behaviours around wellbeing across Asia. The study(1) was conducted across Mainland China, Hong Kong SAR(2), Singapore, Thailand and Malaysia, analysing more than 100 million social media posts and online content, alongside a survey of...
Dyna.Ai Partners with ejada Systems to Scale AI Agents to Production Across Saudi Call Centers
SINGAPORE, Feb. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Dyna.Ai, a leading global provider of AI solutions, today announced an exclusive partnership with leading Saudi-based IT service provider, ejada Systems, to support the deployment of production-grade AI agents across Saudi Arabia's call center ecosystem. Globally, contact centers are becoming one of the most critical environments for enterprise AI adoption. As service volumes grow and customer...
Coway Issues Official Response to Align Partners' Second Proposal, Reaffirms Commitment to Shareholders and Sustainable Growth
SEOUL, South Korea, Feb. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Coway Co., Ltd., the "Best Life Solution Company," has issued an official response to the second shareholder proposal submitted by Align Partners Capital Management Inc. ("Align Partners") outlining its ongoing efforts to enhance corporate and shareholder value.
KuCoin to Join Consensus Hong Kong 2026, Sharing How to Turn Intelligence Into Action Through Trust-First Infrastructure
PROVIDENCIALES, Turks and Caicos Islands, Feb. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- KuCoin, a leading global crypto platform built on trust, today announced that it will participate in Consensus Hong Kong 2026, taking place February 10–12 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. KuCoin will join the featured panel "Turning Intelligence Into Action" to discuss how the industry can translate market data, on-chain signals, and emerging AI...
Carro deepens its Brand New Car strategy, expands product line as it becomes Dongfeng Motor Corporation's newest authorised dealer in Singapore and Malaysia
SINGAPORE, Feb. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Carro, Asia Pacific's fastest growing automotive ecosystem and marketplace, is pleased to announce they are now an authorised dealer for Dongfeng Motor Corporation, marking the milestone with 2 brand-new, exclusive showrooms in Sin Ming, Singapore and Petaling Jaya, Malaysia.
Agoda Unveils Asia's Top Onsen Destinations
SINGAPORE, Feb. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Digital travel platform Agoda has released its list of the top destinations in Asia for onsen hot spring activities, with Osaka taking the crown, based on activity bookings made on Agoda in January 2026. Following closely are Kyoto, Ha Long, Beppu, and Nagasaki, each offering unique and immersive onsen experiences....
CEVA ANNOUNCES STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP CHANGES IN ASIA-PACIFIC AND CHINA
LIBOURNE, France, Feb. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Ceva Animal Health (Ceva), the world's fifth-largest animal health company operating in 110 countries, is implementing strategic organisational changes across Asia Pacific (APAC) and China to accelerate growth and drive operational excellence. As part of this strategic realignment, Ceva has relocated its Asia-Pacific regional headquarters to Shanghai, positioning the company to serve the dynamic...
ADNOC Gas Delivers Record $5.2bn Net Income in 2025
ABU DHABI, UAE, Feb. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- ADNOC Gas plc and its subsidiaries (collectively "ADNOC Gas" or the "Company") (ADX: ADNOCGAS) (ISIN: AEE01195A234), today announced a record net income1 of $5.2 billion, a 3% increase compared to 2024, demonstrating structurally resilient earnings and an ability to perform consistently through commodity cycles. The Company's results underscored the strength of its long-term strategy, delivering...
Pony.ai and Toyota Advance Robotaxi Commercialization with Mass-Produced bZ4X Robotaxis
GUANGZHOU, China, Feb. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Pony.ai, a global leader in the large-scale production and commercialization of autonomous driving technology, today announced that the first mass-produced bZ4X Robotaxi, developed in collaboration with Toyota, has officially rolled off the production line. This milestone marks a new phase of scaled production and commercial deployment for the Pony.ai–Toyota collaboration in Robotaxi development...
Penfolds Announces Partnership with the FORMULA 1 QATAR AIRWAYS AUSTRALIAN GRAND PRIX 2026
MELBOURNE, Feb. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Penfolds announced its partnership with the FORMULA 1 QATAR AIRWAYS AUSTRALIAN GRAND PRIX 2026, joining the iconic global spectacle as an Event Supporter. Across the four days at Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit, a selection of Penfolds wines will be served in premium hospitality venues, including in the American Express Lounge. Guests will also enjoy a curated Penfolds restaurant pairing and an...
Rockwell Automation Strengthens Industrial Cybersecurity with New Security Operations Center in Singapore
SINGAPORE, Feb. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Rockwell Automation, the world's largest company dedicated to industrial automation and digital transformation, has launched a Security Operations Center (SOC) in Singapore, enhancing cybersecurity resilience for industrial customers across Asia Pacific.
Digital Realty Debuts NVIDIA Certification for Liquid Cooled Data Center in Japan
SINGAPORE, Feb. 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Digital Realty (NYSE: DLR), the largest global provider of cloud- and carrier-neutral data center, colocation, and interconnection solutions, today announced that its upcoming NRT14 data center in the Greater Tokyo area will be one of the first facilities in Japan to achieve the DGX-Ready Data Center certification. The milestone reinforces Digital Realty’s role as a strategic AI infrastructure...
ByteFederal Australia Launches ByteConnect
SYDNEY, Feb. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- ByteFederal Australia, in strategic partnership with ByteFederal Inc. (USA), today announced the national launch of ByteConnect, a fully integrated, Bitcoin-enabled Payment Terminal and Online Payment Gateway leveraging blockchain technology to enable Australian merchants to accept cryptocurrency payments within a robust compliance and operational framework. ByteConnect is being rolled out under ASIC's...
Agoda Reveals 70% of Travel Searches to Japan Are Intra-Asian Leading Up to Lunar New Year
SINGAPORE, Feb. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Digital travel platform Agoda reveals new insights for the Lunar New Year travel period, highlighting increased intra-Asia travel during the festive period. Agoda search data indicates that 70% of interest in travel to Japan and over 25% of interest in travel to Thailand come from within the region. These trends offer accommodation partners actionable opportunities to capture increased demand from...
G42 and Vietnamese Consortium Commit to Build National AI Infrastructure and Develop Southeast Asia's Intelligence Capacity
HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam, Feb. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- G42, the Abu Dhabi-based technology holding group, and a consortium comprising the FPT Corporation and the Viet Thai Group, have signed a Framework Cooperation Agreement to develop sovereign AI capabilities and cloud infrastructure across Vietnam. The initiative aims to support Vietnam's ambition to become an AI-native society and a leading AI hub in Southeast Asia, while ensuring...
Globe Telecom Seals Agreement with Starlink to Launch First Southeast Asia Direct‑to‑Cell Satellite Service
MANILA, Philippines, Feb. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Globe Telecom, the Philippines' leading mobile operator, has become the first in Southeast Asia, and the second in Asia, to offer Starlink's groundbreaking Direct‑to‑Cell (DTC) satellite service. Joining a growing group of countries worldwide, Globe's partnership with Starlink marks a historic milestone in global connectivity....
Dilmah Tea: 2026 could be the toughest year for tea growers
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka, Feb. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Dilhan C. Fernando, Chairman of Dilmah Tea explains the danger of 2026 being the toughest year is not only to growers; this sounds dramatic, but the danger is genuinely to humanity. Discount culture fuels an accelerating emphasis on cheap produce, forcing growers to become unethical, unsustainable or give...
AGIBOT Hosts "AGIBOT NIGHT," a Robot-Led Live Gala Show
SHANGHAI, Feb. 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- AGIBOT, a leading robotics company specializing in embodied intelligence, today hosted AGIBOT NIGHT, a robot-led gala show streaming on February 8. The 60-minute program marks the world's first large-scale live event fully led by humanoid robots, where humanoid robots took center stage to perform dance, magic, comedy, and music, appearing not as tools or supporting elements, but as the primary performers...
UQPAY Launches Commercial-Grade x402 Stablecoin Platform, Powered by UCP
SYDNEY, Feb. 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- UQPAY Australia (UQPAY AU) today announced the launch of a commercial-grade, custodial, and compliant stablecoin acquiring platform designed to support both traditional merchant payments and AI-initiated autonomous transactions.UQPAY's solution is fully compatible with the Universal Commerce Protocol (UCP) and natively supports the x402 payment protocol (an AI-native payment standard). It delivers a...
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SHENZHEN, China, Feb. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Following its recognition as a CES 2026 Innovation Award Honoree, the iGarden M1 Pro Max has officially launched globally today, establishing a new technical standard as the World's First Bionic Dual-Vision pool cleaner. This flagship device moves beyond the blind randomization of legacy robots by constructing a biomimetic "Eye, Brain, and Body" triangle. This architectural shift allows the M1 Pro...
The Ministry of Finance and the International Monetary Fund to launch tomorrow the second edition of the AlUla Conference for Emerging Market Economies
AlUla, Saudi Arabia, Feb. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The second edition of the AlUla Conference for Emerging Market Economies 2026 will commence tomorrow, hosted in AlUla Governorate through a partnership between the Ministry of Finance and the International Monetary Fund, with high-level participation from economic decision-makers, ministers of finance, central bank governors, leaders of international financial institutions, and a distinguished...
Angel Yeast Indonesia Project: Strengthening Foundations through Technical Training and Building Consensus through Cultural Exchange
YICHANG, China, Feb. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Angel Yeast Group (SH600298) recently welcomed 29 employees from Indonesia to its headquarters in Yichang, China, for a six-month structured training program. The initiative is designed to develop a cohort of skilled professionals to support the commissioning and operations of Angel's Indonesia facility. As the Chinese Lunar New Year approaches, these young Indonesian trainees are not only learning...
AWE Asia 2026 Concludes in Singapore, Signaling a More Grounded Phase for XR and AI
SINGAPORE, Feb. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- AWE Asia 2026 concluded this week at Singapore Expo, convening the global extended reality (XR) and artificial intelligence (AI) community for three days of keynotes, developer sessions, track discussions, and hands-on demos. Across the program, a clear theme emerged: as AI moves beyond screens and into real-world environments, XR is increasingly viewed as essential infrastructure—providing spatial...
LT3001 DEMONSTRATES FUNCTIONAL IMPROVEMENTS IN PATIENTS WITH DISABLING ACUTE ISCHEMIC STROKE
TAIPEI, Feb. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Lumosa Therapeutics (Lumosa; 6535.TWO) today announced positive results from two independent Phase 2 clinical trials with its novel stroke drug LT3001 (Odatroltide). LT3001 is a first-in-class dual-functional therapy that combines safe reperfusion with direct neuroprotection, addressing key limitations of current acute ischemic stroke treatments. These data revealed that LT3001 delivers meaningful...
Frost & Sullivan: Human-Machine Integration and Manned-Unmanned Teaming to Reshape Global Military Operations Through 2027
LONDON, Feb. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- According to a new Frost Sullivan analysis, Human-Machine Integration/Manned–Unmanned Teaming (MUM-T), Global, 2025–2027, the rapid convergence of artificial intelligence, autonomy, and secure networked communications is transforming modern military doctrine and accelerating the shift toward multi-domain operations. Global spending on MUM-T is projected to grow from approximately $5.0 billion in 2024 to...
CHANDO Presents Decade-Long Skin Brightening Research at IMCAS
SHANGHAI, Feb. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The IMCAS World Congress 2026, an internationally recognized forum for aesthetic medicine and clinical research, opened on January 31 in Paris. As a global platform supporting collaboration in dermatology, plastic surgery, and aging science, IMCAS facilitates the exchange of interdisciplinary research and clinical best practices. This year, Chinese skincare brand CHANDO participated in the congress by...
NYSE Content Update: Children's Food Brand Once Upon a Farm to Open for Trade
NEW YORK, Feb. 7, 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. Ashley Mastronardi delivers the pre-market update on February 6thEquities are rising early Friday with buyers gathering shares amid the recent pullback, highlighted by Reddit (NYSE: RDDT) shares popping double digits...
HCLTech Named to Fortune's World's Most Admired Companies 2026 List
NEW YORK and NOIDA, India, Feb. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- HCLTech, (NSE: HCLTECH) (BSE: HCLTECH) a leading global technology company, has been named to Fortune magazine's 2026 World's Most Admired Companies list, recognizing its consistent performance, technology-led innovation and commitment to long-term value creation for clients, employees and stakeholders. "This recognition reflects the trust our people earn every day from clients and...
Founder-Led STM Goods Continues Innovation in Rugged and Intuitive Device Accessories
SYDNEY, Feb. 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- STM Goods, the founder-led accessories company known for its rugged and intuitive protective solutions for digital devices, today announced the continued expansion of its Dux line of cases and accessories for iPad, MacBook and Microsoft Surface users. Privately owned and bootstrapped for more than 26 years, the company has deployed its products in the millions across education and commercial markets...
Bitget Fan Club Sets a New Standard for Community in Crypto
VICTORIA, Seychelles, Feb. 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bitget, the world’s largest Universal Exchange (UEX), today announced the launch of the Bitget Fan Club, a new community initiative designed to bring users closer into the platform’s growth journey through structured participation, product collaboration, and content-driven engagement.The Bitget Fan Club invites users from around the world to become officially recognized contributors to...
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