Press releases
Company and organisation announcements, as issued
Huawei and Longgang International Arts Center Unveil a Global Intelligent Venue Showcase
SHENZHEN, China, Nov. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The On-Site Meeting for the Longgang International Arts Center Global Intelligent Venue Showcase & D+ Opening Ceremony was successfully held in Shenzhen. The event brought together government officials, industry leaders, and art experts for...
BMO Completes Acquisition of Euroz Hartleys Capital Markets Business, Strengthening its Leading Global Metals and Mining Franchise
TORONTO and PERTH, Australia, Nov. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- BMO Financial Group (TSX: BMO) (NYSE: BMO) today announced the completion of its acquisition of the Australian capital markets business of Euroz Hartleys Group Limited (ASX: EZL), strengthening its leading global metals and mining...
With the Power of Light, Safeguarding Life in All Its Forms: State Grid's Biodiversity Conservation Practices Draw Expert Attention at COP17
YEREVAN, Armenia, Nov. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The 17th Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (COP17) is underway in Yerevan, Armenia — the first global stocktake of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework since its adoption. At the China Pavilion...
TFOC Set Sail in Victoria Harbour with Fully Booked Maiden Voyages: Excitement Continues This November Across AsiaWorld-Expo and Lantau Yacht Club
HONG KONG, Nov. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- A first taste of yachting can be as simple as feeling the harbour breeze and seeing Hong Kong's skyline from the water. That is the idea behind TFOC Marina Fest: A Taste of Experience, a complimentary one-hour Victoria Harbour cruise aboard THE...
AMÉRYS Hotel Phu Quoc Opens Under Germany's Private Palace Hotels Group, Bringing a New Vision of Multigenerational Hospitality to Vietnam
PHU QUOC, Vietnam, Nov. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- This morning, November 1, 2026, the official opening ceremony of AMÉRYS Hotel Phu Quoc was solemnly held. The hotel is situated in a stunning location within the Marina Square Complex, Duong Bao, Phu Quoc. AMÉRYS Hotel Phu Quoc is invested...
2026 Yangtze River Culture Festival Opens in Yonglian Village, Zhangjiagang, Jiangsu
ZHANGJIAGANG, China, Nov. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2026 Yangtze River Culture Festival opened on October 30 in Yonglian Village, Nanfeng Town, Zhangjiagang, Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, bringing communities together to celebrate the culture of the river that connects them. The festival is...
China-Malaysia Youth Ocean Dialogue Held in Sanya: Jointly Exploring Pathways to Blue Development
BEIJING, Nov. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- How have the shared maritime folk traditions of the Chinese and Malaysian peoples been passed down from generation to generation? Faced with common maritime challenges, how can China and Malaysia work together to address them? On October 30,...
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...
NEXFIL Targets Premium Automotive Film Market with 'MAJESTIC' and 'MASTERPIECE'
Metallic violet and deep black options address diverse consumer tastes, produced domestically using the company's in-house sputtering process SEOUL, South Korea, Oct. 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Window film manufacturer NEXFIL is entering the domestic market with its premium automotive...
Sanya and Maldives Sign Agreements to Deepen Trade and Investment Ties
Two-day mission advances partnerships in yacht services, fisheries, and aquaculture, turning overseas outreach into commercial opportunities SANYA, China, Oct. 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Sanya has secured new agreements to advance trade and investment ties with the Maldives following a...
HK tightens oversight of building repair work
HONG KONG, Oct. 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- A report from chinadailyhk.com The Hong Kong SAR government will launch the first phase of a centralized database for the records of building maintenance projects and professionals in May or June next year, while a new public body will assist local...
SKYWORTH Solar Announces Global Launch of Solavita as a Smart Microgrid Brand
SHENZHEN, China, Oct. 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- SKYWORTH Solar has officially announced the global launch of Solavita, its dedicated brand for smart microgrid solutions. Positioned strategically as "A Smart Microgrid Expert for Diverse Energy Scenarios," Solavita consolidates the company's...
PFPFA CEO Jeffrey Chow Wins New Entrepreneur Category at Entrepreneur of the Year Award 2026, Recognised for Business Growth and Entrepreneurial Vision
SINGAPORE, Oct. 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Jeffrey Chow, Chief Executive Officer of PFPFA Pte Ltd ("PFPFA"), has been recognised as a winner in the New Entrepreneur Category at the Entrepreneur of the Year Award 2026, celebrating his entrepreneurial vision and leadership in establishing and...
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...
Cake Digital Bank Wins Gold at Qorus-Infosys Finacle Banking Innovation Awards 2026
ROME, Oct. 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Cake Digital Bank, a digital-only bank from Vietnam, has won Gold at the Qorus-Infosys Finacle Banking Innovation Awards 2026 for its initiative, "Reinventing Financial Experiences Through an AI-First Banking Model." Cake was the only financial...
QNET's Bernhard H. Mayer® Brings Emerging Design Talent Into Swiss Watchmaking
Egyptian student wins inaugural Open Innovation Challenge with VELORA, a watch concept set for production with a portion of sales proceeds supporting a breast cancer organisation in Egypt HONG KONG, Oct. 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Bernhard H. Mayer®, QNET's Swiss luxury brand for fine...
HK reforms to restrain graft in building works
HONG KONG, Oct. 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- A report from chinadailyhk.com New measures aim to address systemic flaws exposed by deadly fire last year The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region government announced a reform package on Thursday to address the institutional deficiencies...
Bybit Brings Its New Financial Platform Vision to Hong Kong FinTech Week 2026
LISBON, Portugal, Oct. 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Bybit, the New Financial Platform trusted by more than 80 million users worldwide, announced its participation in Hong Kong FinTech Week (HKFTW) 2026, Asia's premier fintech summit bringing together global financial leaders, regulators, and...
From Stanford to Central Asia: Oxus Metals AI Raises US$36 Million to Transform Mineral Discovery Beyond Geopolitical Fault Lines
SINGAPORE, Oct. 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- As Silicon Valley startups race to secure critical minerals and reduce dependence on China in the AI era, a company with deep academic roots from Stanford and MIT is taking a different approach: using AI to discover the next generation of mineral...
Pakistan Dominate India in a High-Voltage Hong Kong Sixes Showdown
HONG KONG, Oct. 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Mother of All Rivalries lived up to its billing as Pakistan defeated arch-rivals India by 4 wickets in Match 7 of the Hong Kong Sixes 2026. Pakistan captain Abbas Afridi won the toss and elected to bowl, restricting India to 88/5 in 6 overs,...