Press releases
Company and organisation announcements, as issued
Pupuk Indonesia Eyes US$500 Million Ammonia Hub in Batam to Rival Singapore
BATAM, Indonesia, Nov. 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Pupuk Indonesia, the state-owned petrochemical company, is exploring an ammonia hub in Batam that would turn Indonesian natural gas into products for domestic industry and export, including ammonia as a future marine fuel. The company is...
Bologna FC 1909 and CSTS Enterprises Announce New Strategic Partnership in Asia
NEW YORK, Nov. 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Bologna FC 1909 and CSTS Enterprises, a New York-based sports, entertainment, integrated media and travel technology group, today announced an exciting new partnership, with CSTS Enterprises joining the Rossoblù family as the Club's Official Regional...
Hong Kong Life Officially Launches Insurance Brokerage Channel
Expanding Its Diversified Distribution Network and Opening a New Chapter in Business Development HONG KONG, Nov. 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Hong Kong Life Insurance Limited ("Hong Kong Life") today announced the official launch of its insurance brokerage distribution channel at the Hong Kong...
The Festival of Connoisseurs makes its Hong Kong debut
HONG KONG, Nov. 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Informa Markets today marked the inaugural launch of The Festival of Connoisseurs (TFOC) at AsiaWorld-Expo, Halls 3 and 6. Presented in collaboration with AsiaWorld-Expo, TFOC is a government-supported international flagship exhibition for premium...
BLUETTI Black Friday 2026: Early Deals on Portable Power Stations for Australian Households
Get up to 33% off selected power solutions, plus exclusive bundle deals and additional rewards from BLUETTI. SYDNEY, Nov. 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Clean energy pioneer BLUETTI opens its Black Friday early access in Australia from 5 to 18 November, with up to 33% off popular portable power...
BYD and MOGOX Unveil 8.5-Metre Right-Hand-Drive Level 4 Autonomous Bus at SUMW 2026
Jointly developed model focuses on efficient adaptation and international deployment SINGAPORE, Nov. 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- BYD and autonomous driving technology company MOGOX (trading as Zhidao Network Technology Co. Ltd., Beijing) jointly unveiled an 8.5-metre right-hand-drive Level 4...
RSPO RT2026 Addresses Indonesia Fires, Single Export Gate, and Smallholder Inclusion
RSPO Members urged to speak up for the sustainable palm oil sector based on hard data, facts, and evidence of fire prevention and management actions. DSI clarifies its role in protecting export continuity, and preserving palm oil traceability chain Newly certified smallholders and...
THE MICHELIN GUIDE KUALA LUMPUR & PENANG 2027 REVEALS NEW STARS AND DINING DISCOVERIES
The fifth edition of the MICHELIN Guide Kuala Lumpur & Penang features 159 establishments, including one Two MICHELIN Star restaurant, nine One MICHELIN Star restaurants, 60 Bib Gourmand and 89 MICHELIN-Selected establishments Potager joins the One MICHELIN Star selection, while Dewakan...
ARTi Showcases Verifiable AI Investment Research at Hong Kong FinTech Week
HONG KONG, Nov. 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Hong Kong-based AI investment research platform ARTi showcased its "verifiable research" capabilities for individual investors and financial institutions during Hong Kong FinTech Week 2026. As AI makes it increasingly easy to generate investment...
Tencent Launches Hy4: Joining the Ranks of the World's Leading Open-Source AI Models
SHENZHEN, China, Nov. 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Tencent (00700.HK) today announced the release of Tencent Hy4, its latest-generation large language model, marking a significant leap in performance and capabilities that now ranks it among the world's leading open-source AI models. Tencent Hy...
As AI agents scale, Thoughtworks Technology Radar highlights the need for stronger controls
CHICAGO, Nov. 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Thoughtworks, a global technology consultancy that integrates design, engineering and AI to drive digital innovation, today released volume 35 of its Technology Radar, a biannual report informed by the organization's experiences with clients. In...
As AI agents scale, Thoughtworks Technology Radar highlights the need for stronger controls
CHICAGO, Nov. 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Thoughtworks, a global technology consultancy that integrates design, engineering and AI to drive digital innovation, today released volume 35 of its Technology Radar, a biannual report informed by the organization's experiences with clients. In...
Pre-registration for the 2027 China (Shanghai) International Boat Show is now on!
SHANGHAI, Nov. 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- In 2026, the State Council successively approved the 15th Five-Year Plan for Expanding Consumption and the 15th Five-Year Plan for Tourism Powerhouse Construction. Cruise and yacht consumption has been explicitly incorporated into the national...
AI trust gap reveals distinct retail priorities: Divergent paths to consumer growth in Hong Kong and the GBA
New research from KPMG China and GS1 Hong Kong highlights three key priorities for retailers: building trust in AI, delivering market-specific strategies for the growing silver economy, and strengthening brand confidence across Hong Kong and other cities in the Greater Bay Area HONG KONG,...
Replit Opens First Asia Office in Tokyo Expanding Global Footprint
Replit deepens partnership with Sumitomo Mitsui Finance and Leasing Company, Limited (SMFL) to bring its platform to enterprises across Asia TOKYO and SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Replit, the agentic software creation platform used by builders in 85% of the Fortune 500...
Tencent Cloud Expands AI Ecosystem in Singapore with New Enterprise AI Capabilities, Partnerships and Talent Development Initiatives
Tencent Cloud expands enterprise AI capabilities and ecosystem partnerships in Singapore to help organisations deploy AI at scale Singapore continues to play a key role in Tencent Cloud's international AI strategy, serving as a hub for innovation, enterprise adoption and talent...
Xinhua Silk Road: Ningbo Consensus on Collaborative Development released at 2026 Global Mayors Dialogue • Ningbo
BEIJING, Nov. 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Ningbo Consensus on Collaborative Development was jointly released by representatives from 15 countries at the main event of the 2026 Global Mayors Dialogue • Ningbo held in Ningbo, east China's Zhejiang Province, on November 3. Held from Nov. 2...
60 Autonomous Electric Haul Trucks Achieve Site-Wide Operation at 5,400m Copper Mine
Deployment represents China's largest single-site autonomous haulage fleet at a metal mine, and the world's first site-wide autonomous BEV project above 5,000 metres. BEIJING, Nov. 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- EACON Mining Technology and Tibet Julong Copper Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Zijin...
BtcDana Strengthens UAE Presence as Btc Dana Financial Services Secures CMA Category 5 Licence
DUBAI, UAE, Nov. 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- BTC DANA FINANCIAL SERVICES L.L.C S.O.C ("Btc Dana UAE"), the UAE-based entity supporting the global online trading brand BtcDana, has officially been granted a Category 5 licence by the UAE Capital Market Authority (CMA). The licence falls within...
Finmo launches Business Account for cross-border SMEs, adding licensed multi-currency money movement to Finmo Treasury
Global businesses can collect, hold, convert and pay across currencies on Finmo's own licences. Finmo Treasury users can now move funds in real time from the same platform that manages their global cash position and forecast. SINGAPORE, Nov. 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Finmo, the treasury...