SALALAH, OMAN – Media OutReach Newswire – 10 September 2026 – On September 7, local time in Oman, witnessed by Bater, Executive Vice Governor of Hainan Province, and Khamis bin Mohammed Al-Shamakhi, Undersecretary for Transport at Oman’s Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology (MTCIT), Maple Leaf and MTCIT signed a comprehensive agreement on the next phase of cooperation in autonomous driving. Officials from relevant Hainan provincial authorities and the Chinese Embassy in Oman attended the ceremony. Earlier that day, Maple Leaf founder and Chairman Liang Yi joined His Excellency Eng. Said bin Hamoud Al Maawali, Minister of Transport, Communications…
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HONG KONG – Media OutReach Newswire – 10 September 2026 – Sohar International has officially opened its Asia Pacific Office in Hong Kong, marking an important milestone in the Bank’s international growth journey and establishing an on-the-ground presence to deepen relationships with financial institutions, investors, businesses and strategic partners across Hong Kong and wider Asian markets. The opening was marked by an official gala ceremony at Grand Hyatt Hong Kong, held in the presence of The Honourable Paul Chan Mo-po, Financial Secretary of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, as Guest of Honour; His Excellency Sheikh Abdulaziz Abdullah Al Hinai,…
BERLIN, GERMANY – Media OutReach Newswire – 10 September 2026 – Following the debut of its SpaceMaster Built-in Oven Series at IFA 2026, Midea concluded its Berlin showcase with live cooking demonstrations and a clearer roadmap for the future of its built-in cooking business in Europe. At IFA, the SpaceMaster Series put two technologies at the center of Midea’s cooking showcase: temperatures of up to 350°C and Graphene Turbo Hot Air technology. On Midea’s Culinary Stage in Hall 5.1, Michelin-starred chefs used the built-in ovens to prepare dishes live, demonstrating how high-temperature cooking and fast thermal response could translate from…
Key Messages: The NPO Standards Industry Summit brought together global standards and industry giants, who reached a consensus on international NPO standards, laying a solid foundation for the industry upgrade and large-scale commercial use of NPO. Multiple vendors from countries like China, the US, and Japan held a joint exhibition of connectors, NPO modules, and switches, strengthening industry confidence in building an open and prosperous NPO ecosystem. PARIS, FRANCE – Media OutReach Newswire – 10 September 2026 – On September 10, the NPO Standards Industry Summit, co-hosted by IPEC and OIF, was held at the Shenzhen World Exhibition & Convention…
Advancing low-altitude economy development across the Belt and Road regionsHONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 10 September 2026 – HKT (SEHK: 6823) – PCCW Global, the international telecommunications service provider under HKT, and Harmony Tech Innovation signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the 11th Belt and Road Summit to jointly promote the low‑altitude economy across the Belt and Road regions, facilitating Chinese enterprises and innovative technologies as they expand overseas. Frederick Chui, CEO, PCCW Global (left) and Jacqueline Kang, Chairman, Harmony Tech Innovation (right) signed a Memorandum of Understanding at the Belt and Road Summit 2026. PCCW…
HANOI, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire – 10 September 2026 – Vietnam Industry and Technology Week 2026 (VITW 2026) officially opened today, bringing together more than 2,000 booths from leading Vietnamese and international companies. Under the theme “Technology Leads – Industry Transforms – Breakthrough Beyond”, VITW 2026 combines exhibitions and technology demonstrations with specialised conferences and business matching, offering an up-to-date view of the trends shaping global industry. The VITW 2026 Opening Ceremony took place at VEC on September 9, 2026, marking the start of three days of exhibitions and industry-focused conferences. The exhibition runs until 11 September at the…
BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 10 September 2026 – In a world where economies are driven by knowledge, technology, and creativity, “innovation” has become a vital factor in boosting national competitiveness worldwide. One of the internationally recognized benchmarks for evaluating innovation potential is the Global Innovation Index (GII), published by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) in collaboration with international network partners. The index measures and compares the innovation capacity of countries around the globe across various dimensions, including R&D investment, infrastructure, education, business sophistication, technology, and innovation outputs. NIA and Its Role in Bridging Research to Business…
New report, authored by GSMA Intelligence in partnership with Huawei, released at UNESCO’s Digital Learning Week Digital literacy – not coverage – is the main barrier keeping 3.1 billion people offline. AI could potentially widen the digital literacy gap. Bridging the usage gap could boost global GDP by $3.5 trillion from 2023 to 2030. Citing Huawei’s Skills on Wheels initiative, the report urges policymakers, telcos, and tech vendors to treat AI literacy as critical infrastructure. PARIS, FRANCE – Media OutReach Newswire – 10 September 2026 – More than one in three (38%) people remains offline despite being covered by mobile…
SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 10 September 2026 – Aolani, a Singapore-founded neocloud powering AI growth, today announced a partnership to supply GPU cloud infrastructure to FriendliAI, the San Francisco-headquartered inference cloud for frontier AI to support the rapidly growing demand for inference services. The global market for AI inferencing is expanding quickly as AI applications become part of everyday business workflows and organisations move from experimentation to deployment at scale. At the forefront of production-scale AI, FriendliAI serves this exact demand to help developers and enterprises deploy open-weight and custom AI models. FriendliAI was founded by researchers who…
KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 10 September 2026 – EURO Group has been recognized under the Corporate Excellence category at the Asia Pacific Enterprise Awards (APEA) 2026 Regional Edition, highlighting the organization’s commitment to building a resilient business foundation through strategic expansion, strong governance, and sustainable growth. Established in 1976, EURO has grown into one of Malaysia’s leading office furniture providers, delivering innovative and functional workspace solutions to customers both locally and internationally. The Group’s business evolution continued in 2023 with its expansion into steel product trading and related businesses, a strategic move that strengthened its portfolio…
Growth reflects Prudential’s continued investment in adviser development and career progressionHONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 10 September 2026 – Prudential plc (“Prudential”) has retained its No. 2 position among multinational companies in the 2026 Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT) rankings. First-time qualifiers increased 14 per cent year-on-year, reflecting continued momentum in Prudential’s agency business and the impact of its strategy to build a more professional and productive agency force across Asia and Africa. This momentum is reflected across Prudential’s markets: Indonesia has held the No. 1 in-country ranking for more than a decade and continues to have…
KUALA LUMPUR – Media OutReach Newswire – 10 September 2026 – Arvato Systems Malaysia (ASM), a member of the Bertelsmann Group, has been honored with the Corporate Integrity and Governance Excellence award at the Asia Pacific Enterprise Awards (APEA) 2026 Regional Edition, recognizing its commitment to building an ethical, transparent, and resilient organization through strong governance practices and responsible business operations. Specializing in IT solutions for digital transformation, ASM develops software services that help organizations become more agile, competitive, and prepared for evolving business demands. With approximately 200 employees representing 10 nationalities, the company continues to empower digital leaders through…
XIAMEN, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 10 September 2026 – On September 8, the 26th China International Fair for Investment and Trade (CIFIT) opened at the Xiamen International Expo Center. Held under the theme of “Further expanding bilateral investment, jointly facilitating global development”, this year’s CIFIT has attracted the participation of delegations from 123 countries and regions. As the official payment partner of the event, UnionPay showcased its key business achievements in international expansion and technological innovation. Highlights included its global network, UnionPay cross‑border B2B payment solutions, Nihao China App—a one‑stop service platform for inbound visitors to China—and the…
KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 10 September 2026 – Kenanga Investment Bank Berhad (“Kenanga Group” or “The Group”) is proud to unveil the world’s first structured warrants linked to the Hang Seng Biotech Index (“HSBIO”) under its flagship brand, NagaWarrants by Kenanga (“NagaWarrants”). The new warrants, HSBIO-CAA (0661AA) and HSBIO-HBA (0661BA), provide Malaysian investors with exposure to Hong Kong’s biotechnology and healthcare sector, one of Asia’s most compelling long-term growth themes driven by demographic shifts, rising healthcare demand and continued medical innovation. (From left to right) Nancy Cheng, Executive Director and Head of Operations of Hang Seng…
SHENZHEN, CHINA – EQS Newswire – 10 September 2026 – At the “The Future is Now: 2026 DTC Brands Global Growth Strategy Summit” held today in Shenzhen, Gooval officially launched its global flagship product, the “Gooval Shipping Secure Service” package. Gooval is a specialized privilege service plugin designed for E-commerce sellers. The product architecture is built upon three distinct tiers: Base Service: Covers loss, damage, and delays. Compensation is based on the actual order amount, capped at USD 2500 per single package, alongside fixed-amount compensations for logistics timeouts. Extended Benefits: A growing lineup of everyday perks that will be rolled…
Findings uncover a hidden sleep crisis driving daytime exhaustion and productivity loss despite a full night’s rest Almost the entire office workforce (97%) experiences performance drops following a bad night’s sleep, with 58% losing over 20% of their daily output. Most workers fail to recognise sleep apnea signs, misinterpreting chronic gasping, snoring, and daytime exhaustion as standard work stress. SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 10 September 2026 – A comprehensive sleep health survey titled, “Sleeping Enough, Waking Up Tired: The Hidden Cost of Sleep Apnea Risk in Singapore’s Workforce”, reveals that unaddressed sleep disorders are quietly eroding productivity across…
Expanding satellite and hybrid IoT connectivity services across the Belt and Road RegionsHONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 9 September 2026 – HKT (SEHK: 6823) – PCCW Global, the international telecommunications service provider under HKT, and Druid Technology Co., Ltd. (Druid Technology), a Chinese mainland provider of intelligent IoT solutions, today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the 11th Belt and Road Summit in Hong Kong. Under the MoU, the two companies plan to jointly deliver one-stop IoT solutions that combine satellite and hybrid connectivity in the Chinese Mainland, Hong Kong, Macao, and Belt and Road regions.…
The transaction follows the landmark property’s March 2026 debut and marks the completion of the joint venture transformation of the Lake Como site into a five-star EDITION hotelBANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 9 September 2026 – Bain Capital, a leading global private investment firm, and Omnam Group, a Europe-based hospitality real estate developer and investor, recently announced the sale of The Lake Como EDITION to Sansiri Capital, the hospitality trophy asset fund of Sansiri Public Company Limited, a leading Thai real estate developer with more than 40 years of experience. The transaction marks the culmination of the partners’…
LOS ANGELES, US – Newsaktuell – 9 September 2026 – Although Europe’s place among the world’s democracies remains at the top of the heap, the latest research from governance experts warns that the continent is slipping from its lofty perch as the runaway global leader. Three worlds of governance in Europe: The new report, based on the Berggruen Governance Index (BGI) 2026, divides the European countries analysed into three groups. These are “Consolidated European Democracies”, “EU Convergence States” and “Peripheral European States”. (Infographic: Factstory for DNA) According to the report – based on the European Berggruen Governance Index (EBGI), which…
HO CHI MINH CITY, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire – 9 September 2026 – In 2024, East West Barbershop (Dong Tay Barbershop) opened its first branch in Hungary, marking a milestone in its journey to take a Vietnamese barbering brand global. For Chairman Nguyen Hoai Thanh, Europe represents a demanding test of the company’s operational capabilities, technical expertise and adaptability. East West Barbershop initially accepted losses to establish its foothold in Europe Europe: A demanding test for a Vietnamese barbering brand Founded in Vietnam in 2018, East West Barbershop has grown from a local men’s barbershop into a global men’s…