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Xinhua Silk Road: 2026 Global Mayors Dialogue•Ningbo to be held in E China's Zhejiang
BEIJING, Nov. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2026 Global Mayors Dialogue • Ningbo, themed "Openness and Connectivity for Shared Opportunities," will be held in the port city of Ningbo, east China's Zhejiang Province, from November 2 to 5. Nearly 200 Chinese and foreign guests, including...
Octrado: Gulf Economies Set for Significant Contraction as Hormuz Closure Enters Its Eighth Month
PROVIDENCE, Seychelles, Nov. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The economies of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) will shrink this year, and Asia, the destination for most of the region's oil and gas, is sharing the cost. The World Bank now expects GCC output to contract by an average of 4.3% in...
Thunes and UnionPay International Transform Payments to China's Mainland, Launching High-Capacity Instant Payouts
Deepened strategic alliance between Thunes and UnionPay International unlocks instant payouts to UnionPay cards covering 79 major Chinese banks and up to $10,000 USD daily limits. SINGAPORE and SHANGHAI, Nov. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Thunes, the Smart Superhighway to move money around the...
Orthocell Achieves Strongest Month of U.S. Remplir™ Sales Since Launch
Remplir™ is a collagen nerve wrap designed to support the repair and protection of peripheral nerves. Designed and manufactured by Orthocell Ltd in Australia, the FDA-cleared device is emerging as a category leader in key international markets. Sales of 92 Remplir™ units in October 2026...
ProHance Launches AI Adoption Index to Show What AI Is Changing at Work
A scorecard to help organizations confirm that AI use is approved, applied to real work and producing results SYDNEY, Nov. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- ProHance, an AI-led Productivity Orchestration platform, today launched the AI Adoption Index, an AI realization scorecard that helps...
'Dedicate' Premieres in the Philippines as Millions Worldwide are Getting a Glimpse of Young Latter-day Saints ahead of the Salt Lake Temple Celebration
The series has surpassed 2 million views as it brings together audiences across the globe MANILA, Philippines, Nov. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Hundreds gathered at the Missionary Training Center (MTC) near the Manila Philippines Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to...
FENWICK REVEALS ITS 2026 CHRISTMAS WINDOW: THE GRUFFALO'S CHILD BY DAME JULIA DONALDSON, ILLUSTRATED BY AXEL SCHEFFLER
NEWCASTLE, England, Nov. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The highly anticipated 2026 Fenwick Christmas Window has officially been unveiled as The Gruffalo's Child, bringing the much-loved children's story by acclaimed author Dame Julia Donaldson and award-winning illustrator Axel Scheffler to...
Investcorp Announces Aggregate Financial Activity for 2026 at Gateway Gulf Investment Forum
Global investment manager reports US$65.2 billion in assets under management and strong investment and fundraising momentum during the first nine months of 2026 MANAMA, Bahrain, Nov. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Investcorp, a leading global alternative investment manager, today announced that...
Huawei and Longgang International Arts Center Unveil a Global Intelligent Venue Showcase
SHENZHEN, China, Nov. 1, 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...
On the Sidelines of Gateway Gulf 2026: Mumtalakat and ARP Group partner to establish an AI native wholesale bank in Bahrain
Proposed bank to support institutional clients with regional and international banking needs MANAMA, Bahrain, Nov. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Bahrain Mumtalakat Holding Company (Mumtalakat), the sovereign wealth fund of the Kingdom of Bahrain, and ARP Group have partnered to establish an...
SICO Announces USD 1.6 Billion in New Business Awarded by Institutional and Individual Investors at Gateway Gulf 2026
MANAMA, Bahrain, Nov. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- SICO BSC (c), a leading regional asset manager, broker, and investment bank with direct presence in Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE, announced today at the Gateway Gulf 2026 Forum in Manama approximately USD 1.6 billion in new business...
Bahrain Awards Golden Licenses to Four New Projects at Gateway Gulf 2026 Valued at USD 3.89 Billion
Spanning aviation logistics, real estate, and technology, the latest Golden License projects underscore Bahrain's growing global investment appeal and diversified growth ambitions MANAMA, Bahrain, Nov. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kingdom of Bahrain announced USD 3.89 billion in investment...
Afghanistan Script History with Stunning Final Chase to Lift Maiden Hong Kong Sixes Title
HONG KONG, Nov. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Afghanistan scripted history by defeating Australia by four wickets in a thrilling final to clinch their maiden Hong Kong Sixes 2026 title. Chasing a target of 116, Afghanistan finished at 119/2 in just 5.1 overs, courtesy of an explosive unbeaten...
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...
NABEP Rig Fleet Grows to 41 as Production Passes 223,000 Barrels of Oil Equivalent a Day
CARACAS, Venezuela, Oct. 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- In November, North American Blue Energy Partners' (NABEP) in-country fleet will reach 41 of the 60 rigs announced earlier this month. NABEP has nine drilling rigs, which bore new wells, in Venezuela. Three are active in the Junín 10 block...
Towards Buddha Co., Ltd. and ICP DAS Showcase iTLC Intelligent Traffic Control Solutions at APTA 2026 in Chicago
Advancing smart intersection technologies and expanding international market opportunities through strategic collaboration CHICAGO, Oct. 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Towards Buddha Co., Ltd., an overseas distributor of the iTLC Intelligent Traffic Control System, joined its technology partner...
SCANOLOGY Introduces AirGO Pad for On-Site 3D Scanning, Inspection and Reporting
HANGZHOU, China, Oct. 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- SCANOLOGY introduces AirGO Pad, an integrated mobile measurement platform that brings 3D scanning, inspection and reporting alongside the part being measured. Combining computing, industrial 3D inspection software and touchscreen operation,...
TCL Donates Ultra-Low-Power Display System to the Youth Olympic Village, Bringing Advanced Display Technology to Everyday Use
The donation of the display, featuring TCL CSOT's high-brightness Field Sequential Color technology, continues TCL's long-term commitment to the African market DAKAR, Senegal, Oct. 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- TCL, a Worldwide Olympic and Paralympic Partner, donated an ultra-low-power display...
GAC Wins 8 Awards, Including 4 First Prizes, Showcasing Technological Innovation Strength
SUZHOU, China, Oct. 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- On October 28, GAC won 8 awards at the 2026 China-SAE Science and Technology Award ceremony in Suzhou, Jiangsu. In the fields of automotive chips, electric drive, vehicle safety, intelligent driving governance and body design, four first prizes...
GLOBAL VOTING FOR 7 WONDERS OF FUTURE CITIES OFFICIALLY SWITCHED ON
DUBAI, UAE, Oct. 31, 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...