Recognition highlights SPEED’s commitment to advancing digital procurement through innovation, stronger governance and technology-driven solutions.KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 17 October 2026 – SPEED (Sistem Perolehan Elektronik Dinamik), operated by CDC International Sdn Bhd (CDCi), has been recognised in the Innovative Tech Companies of the Year category at the Asia Corporate Excellence & Sustainability (ACES) Awards 2026, marking another milestone in the company’s efforts to advance digital procurement through technology-driven solutions. The recognition reflects SPEED’s continued development as an integrated digital procurement ecosystem designed to help organisations modernise procurement processes, strengthen governance and improve operational efficiency. At…
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BEIJING, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 16 October 2026 – In response to President Xi Jinping’s initiative to invite 100,000 young Americans to China over the next five years, a China-US youth exchange event was held from Oct 12 to 14 in Beijing, bringing together more than 200 students from both countries to engage in cross-cultural dialogues. To watch the video: https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202610/16/WS6ad1f5d7e4b06d4aa05633a1.html Social Media Account: https://x.com/ChinaDailyThe issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 16 October 2026 – The Hong Kong Electronic Industries Association (HKEIA) has introduced the inaugural “Future Industries Zone” at the 46th Hong Kong Electronics Fair (Autumn Edition) this year, bringing together innovative technology enterprises, research institutions and international partners to foster connections across the global technology ecosystem. The zone hosts a series of activities over four days. Today’s “Future Technology · Future Scenarios · Future Talent – Youth Scientists and Industry Application Scenario Matching Forum” welcomed Professor Sun Dong, Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry, as the officiating guest, bringing Hong Kong’s…
32,000+ visitors, RM100,000 in local business revenue and international sporting participation put Sabak Bernam’s unique heritage landscape on the tourism mapSABAK BERNAM, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 16 October 2026 – From a 30-kilometre British-era waterway built to sustain Selangor’s paddy fields to a destination for sport, culture, tourism and community enterprise, Ban Canal is entering a new chapter — and Karnival Ban Canal 2026 is set to take it further. Returning for its fourth edition from 6 to 8 November 2026 at Ban Canal Parit 14, Simpang Lima, Sabak Bernam, the award-winning Karnival Ban Canal (KBC 2026) is…
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 16 October 2026 – With less than six weeks to go until the 75th Miss Universe World Final, this diamond anniversary celebration — widely regarded as the “Olympics of beauty pageants” — will take place on 24 November at the José Miguel Agrelot Coliseum in San Juan, Puerto Rico (U.S.), where delegates from over 120 countries and regions will compete on the same stage. Representing Hong Kong is Jen Zhou (@jen.zhou), who is currently in Hong Kong for her final stage of intensive preparation. https://www.instagram.com/reel/Ddgozu8TK-L/?stkn=NzBoeGdmcjNxdnBx A Global Event in Countdown Preparation for…
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 16 October 2026 – HKSH Cancer Centre, a member of HKSH Medical Group (HKSH), was invited to take part in the World Cancer Congress 2026 held from 24 to 26 September, one of the world’s most influential conferences on cancer control. The Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) and the Hong Kong Anti-Cancer Society (HKACS) co-hosted the Congress, which was held for the first time in Hong Kong, bringing together delegates from over 120 regions and countries for global exchange. HKSH took part under the theme “Beat Cancer, Fight Smarter” and presented…
LOS ANGELES, USA – Media OutReach Newswire – 16 October 2026 – INIU, a leading global charging brand, is expanding into outdoor power with INIU Outdoor and its debut Rugged Series. Combining rugged protection, a lightweight design, fast charging, and off-grid solar charging, this professional-grade outdoor power lineup is designed for hiking, camping, and more demanding outdoor adventures. INIU Outdoor has also partnered with global fitness platform Strava on a 100-Minute Outdoor Challenge to further extend the brand’s connection with active outdoor communities. The Rugged Series includes the Rugged 10000 power bank, Rugged 20000 power bank, and Solar Panel 28W.…
BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 16 October 2026 – Access to nutritious food remains a critical part of food security. In Thailand, around one in 10 children under five lives in severe child food poverty, while national data show that 13% of children under five are stunted and 7% are underweight, underscoring that food security is not only about having enough food, but also about ensuring consistent access to safe and nutritious diets. Against this backdrop, Charoen Pokphand Foods Public Company Limited (CPF), in partnership with the Charoen Pokphand for Rural Lives’ Development Foundation, is expanding the “Eggs…
FLORENCE, ITALY – Media OutReach Newswire – 16 October 2026 – The 11th Huawei Connect Europe was held today in Florence, Italy. Adolfo Urso, the Italian Minister of Enterprises and Made in Italy, Eugenio Giani, President of the Tuscany Region, Italy, and Sara Funaro, Mayor of Florence, delivered remarks at the event. Thousands of attendees, including industry leaders, technology experts, and partners from around the globe, gathered at the event to explore how digital technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) will accelerate Europe’s twin digital and green transition under the theme “Advancing Intelligent & Green Europe”. David Wang, Deputy Chairman…
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 16 October 2026 – IX Asia Indexes today announced the 2026 third quarter review of the ixCrypto Index Series. The review results are as follows: 1. Constituent Review – ixCrypto Index Series 1.1. ixCrypto Index (“IXCI”) The number of constituents remains unchanged at 19. Additions 1. No addition Deletions 1. No deletion After the change, the free float adjusted market capitalization coverage is 83.86%* (excluding stablecoins, which have 11.58% of the total crypto universe), while the 90-day-average volume coverage is 71.12%*. The recapping at 40% will take effect on 23rd October 2026…
ModelSphere simplifies enterprise large-model deployment and operations and boosts peak throughput by up to 285% (nearly 4x the baseline). Building a more open, chip-agnostic foundation for AI at scale. Free and open source for enterprise users and available on Github now. BEIJING, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 16 October 2026 – Phancy Group Co., Ltd. (“Phancy” or “the Group”, stock code: 6682.HK), a leading full-stack enterprise-AI cloud services platform, together with RiseUnion Technology Co., Ltd. (“RiseUnion”), today announced the official launch of ModelSphere, a one-stop, production-grade AI deployment platform. Free and open source for enterprise users, ModelSphere brings computing…
Planned high-speed rail and road links are expected to bring the city center within 20 to 35 minutes of the 2,870-hectare ESG++ coastal urban area in Can Gio, while on-site schools, healthcare, offices and parks are designed to reduce the number of trips residents need to make.HO CHI MINH CITY, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire – 16 October 2026 – Vinhomes is developing Vinhomes Green Paradise, a 2,870-hectare ESG++ coastal urban area in Can Gio, southeastern Ho Chi Minh City, around one measure of location: the time residents spend getting where they need to go. Vinhomes Green Paradise combines new…
Launching October 22 on Nintendo Switch 2!KYOTO, JAPAN – Media OutReach Newswire – 16 October 2026 – Q-Games has announced that it will publish Beyond the Dark: Nightwatch, the upcoming horror game from French developer Atlantis Studio, across Asia, and has released a new trailer. It is a two-player asymmetric co-op horror game built around tension, communication, observation and trust. Latest Trailer Nintendo Store *Available starting October 22 Players must combine information from their individual perspectives as they work together to escape a haunted house far from civilization. Communication is essential for survival. By sharing information and coordinating their actions,…
SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 15 October 2026 – Held on 11 October 2026 at Shangri-La Rasa Sentosa in Singapore, AIMCONNECT 2026 gathered industry leaders from 11 countries under the theme “Where Mobility Meets the Future.” Organised by X Star Technology and Aimotion, the event welcomed representatives from more than 100 automotive organisations, over 60 financial institutions and around 20 technology companies to explore how collaboration across industries can create a more connected mobility ecosystem. https://youtu.be/sbUyQWx8ItQ The event was opened by Tin Pei Ling, Member of Parliament, and Dato’ Tony Khor Chong Boon, President of the Federation of Motor…
The 2026 survey of 19,000 people across 18 countries finds cost and stigma remain significant barriers to professional mental health support, with AI emerging as a way people work around them, particularly among non-natives LONDON, UK – Media OutReach Newswire – 15 October 2026 – New research from AXA Global Healthcare’s 2026 Mind Health Report, ‘Reaching the right support’, finds that a third (33%) of people with a mental health concern who have not seen a professional say the cost of medical consultations and treatment has stopped them seeking help, while 15% cite fear of being stigmatised or judged negatively.…
Establishing a Research, Training and Validation Hub for Embodied AI to Accelerate Commercialisation and Industrial AdoptionHONG KONG, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 15 October 2026 – As embodied AI emerges as a key direction in the global development of artificial intelligence (AI), the Hong Kong Industrial Artificial Intelligence and Robotics Centre (FLAIR), under the Hong Kong Productivity Council (HKPC), is leveraging its years of accumulated technological expertise, industry networks and application experience to seize new opportunities arising from the Nation’s 15th Five-Year Plan and the “AI+” initiative. In support of Hong Kong’s strategy to advance new industrialisation, FLAIR today…
HANOI, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire – 15 October 2026 – Vingroup officially announces the establishment of VERTA International School, a new K-12 educational model built on a U.S.-oriented educational approach and designed for a generation growing up in an age when artificial intelligence is transforming how we learn, work and create. Guided by the philosophy Learn. Make. Matter., VERTA aims to develop students with strong academic foundations, independent thinking, and the ability to harness AI and technology to expand what they can do, solve problems and create value for others. VERTA is a K-12 school system for Vietnamese and…
Strengthening Deepfake Fraud Detection, Unlocking Potential of GenA.I.HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 15 October 2026 – Ping An Digital Bank (International) Limited (“Ping An Digital Bank” / “PingAnDB”) has successfully completed the “Anti-Fraud Strategy Platform” use case as part of the second cohort of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority’s (“HKMA”) Generative Artificial Intelligence (“GenA.I.”) Sandbox, in partnership with Hong Kong Cyberport Management Company Limited. Through the sandbox, Ping An Digital Bank further strengthened its capabilities in detecting deepfake-related fraud, and explored the potential of an “A.I. vs A.I.” defense strategy, sharpening its fraud detection accuracy and enhancing…
The fully renovated 360-room property expands Travelodge’s presence in Seoul’s vibrant Gangnam district.SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA – Media OutReach Newswire – 15 October 2026 — Travelodge Hotels Asia officially opened Travelodge Gangnam Yeoksam Seoul, its fifth hotel in South Korea with 360 rooms and meeting room with large capacity. Fully renovated to reflect Travelodge’s refreshed brand look and feel, the hotel is one of the few newly refreshed properties in Gangnam. It offers travelers a comfortable base in the heart of Gangnam, close to COEX and the district’s business, shopping, dining, fashion and cultural destinations. More than just a place to…
LOS ANGELES, USA – Media OutReach Newswire – 15 October 2026 – Green SM officially launches its all-electric taxi service in Los Angeles, California, marking the company’s first entry into North America and its ninth global market. Green SM brings modern and safe mobility, professionally operated services and goodfares to enhance the everyday travel experience for local residents. Entering Los Angeles brings Green SM into one of the world’s most dynamic and demanding markets. It also marks another step in the international expansion of the Vietnamese mobility brand, following its rapid growth across markets in Asia and Europe. Starting October…