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Accely Appoints Michael Lim as Director, Strategy & Growth for Singapore and Southeast Asia
SINGAPORE , Sept. 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Accely , a global SAP Gold Partner and autonomous enterprise transformation company, has appointed Michael Lim as Director, Strategy & Growth for Singapore and Southeast Asia. He owns the region's commercial strategy, from market entry through account growth. Accely Appoints Michael Lim as Director, Strategy & Growth for Singapore and Southeast Asia Michael brings a career in SAP cloud ERP sales and partner leadership across Asia Pacific, with experience in retail, FMCG, and manufacturing. He will shape Accely's go-to-market approach, deepen customer a
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Quantinuum Finalizes $100 Million CHIPS R&D Award with U.S. Department of Commerce to Advance Trapped-Ion Quantum Computer Manufacturing in the US
The federal funding supports critical R&D and U.S. quantum semiconductor manufacturing capabilities needed to scale fault-tolerant trapped-ion quantum computing. Company partnering with GlobalFoundries to fabricate next-gen ion traps and control electronics, and Monarch Quantum to develop and manufacture reliable lasers and optical components. WASHINGTON , Sept. 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Quantinuum (Nasdaq: QNT), a leading quantum computing company, today announced it has finalized an agreement with the U.S. Department of Commerce's CHIPS Research and Development Office for $100 million in feder
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In the news release, JOHNNIE WALKER DROPS LIMITED EDITION SABRINA CARPENTER BLACK LABEL BOTTLE DESIGN, issued 08-Sep-2026 by Johnnie Walker over PR Newswire, we are advised by the company that journalists and other readers should disregard the photo of Sabrina Carpenter and the notes to editors, which were originally included inadvertently. The complete, corrected release follows: JOHNNIE WALKER DROPS LIMITED EDITION SABRINA CARPENTER BLACK LABEL BOTTLE DESIGN Latest chapter in Johnnie Walker x Sabrina Carpenter collaboration celebrates bold creativity through collectible new bottle inspired b
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Waterdrop Inc. Reports Second Quarter 2026 Unaudited Financial Results
BEIJING , Sept. 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- On September 8, Waterdrop Inc. (NYSE: WDH) released its unaudited financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026. In Q2 2026, the company's operating revenue reached RMB1,448.2 million, up 72.8% year-over-year; net profit attributable to ordinary shareholders was RMB125.8 million, marking 18 consecutive quarters of profitability. As of August 31, 2026, the company had cumulatively repurchased approximately 62.9 million ADSs (American Depositary Shares) from the open market. With solid performance in Q2, the company achieved rapid revenue gr
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Meritz Securities Partners with Benzinga to Bring Real-Time U.S. Market Intelligence to Korean Investors
Stock News API and Bulls Say Bears Say API bring real-time market news and analyst sentiment to MOUM, Meritz Securities' next-generation AI investment platform DETROIT and SEOUL, South Korea , Sept. 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Benzinga , a leading provider of real-time financial news and market intelligence, today announced that Meritz Securities has added Benzinga's Stock News API and Bulls Say Bears Say API to its investing platform, bringing real-time market news and analyst sentiment insights directly into the trading experience for South Korean investors. Benzinga x Meritz Securities Meritz,
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Meet the 25 top-funded startups and tech companies in Malaysia
Here are the companies in Malaysia that are attracting tons of investors and have the resources to spend on software, talent, and expansion.
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Beyond Guesswork: Appier Research Teaches AI to Recognize Its Limits and Choose the Right Reasoning Approach
Enabling AI to identify information gaps and choose the right reasoning language for more reliable enterprise Agentic AI SINGAPORE , Sept. 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Appier (TSE: 4180), an AI-native company delivering Agentic AI as a Service (AaaS), continues to advance AI innovation and research while expanding the frontiers of marketing and advertising technology. As Agentic AI becomes increasingly embedded in core enterprise operations, Appier's AI Research team has published two papers examining how large language models (LLMs) can recognize when retrieved information does not support a valid
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Bitget launches crypto perpetuals tied to AI compute costs
The contracts track hourly rental-price indices published by Silicon Data.
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GCL SI to Showcase EcoPower Mate at Oil & Gas Indonesia 2026
JAKARTA, Indonesia , Sept. 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- GCL System Integration Technology Co., Ltd. ("GCL SI") will present EcoPower Mate for the first time in Indonesia at Oil & Gas Indonesia 2026, taking place Sept. 9–12 at the Jakarta International Expo. GCL SI showcases its EcoPower Mate mobile PV-storage solution at Oil & Gas Indonesia 2026 in Jakarta Designed for temporary and remote industrial worksites, EcoPower Mate is a relocatable solar power platform that can be integrated with battery energy storage, energy management systems and diesel generators. At Booth 6521 in Hall 3, GCL SI will
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GAC's Overseas Growth Accelerates: August Exports Hit 26,978 Units, Up 177% YoY
GUANGZHOU, China , Sept. 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- In August, GAC continued to deliver strong growth across its overseas markets, posting strong results: exports of GAC's proprietary brands reached 26,978 units, representing a year-on-year surge of 177%; cumulative exports from January to August reached 172,008 units, up 136% YoY. GAC's cumulative exports to date have approached 600,000 units. In Americas, terminal sales in August grew by 93% YoY, with several markets posting multi-fold growth. In July, GAC achieved a historic breakthrough in Uruguay, ranking fifth among all passenger vehicle br
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Meet the 50 top-funded startups and tech companies in Korea
Here are the companies in Korea that are attracting tons of investors and have the resources to spend on software, talent, and expansion.
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BYD PURE GAMES 2026: The Ultimate Fitness Challenge Meets a Weekend of Wellness
From adrenaline-fueled fitness challenges to immersive wellness experiences, discover two days of movement, recovery and a chance to win a brand-new electric SUV SINGAPORE , Sept. 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Looking to power up your body for better holistic fitness, restart your commitment to self-care and explore new fitness and wellness experiences, or simply enjoy an active day out? PURE Singapore's BYD PURE GAMES 2026 , to be held on 26 and 27 September 2026 at Ngee Ann City's Civic Plaza, will offer a weekend of experiential activities across fitness, yoga, recovery and holistic wellbeing. Th
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ECOVACS Defines the Future of Robotic Floor Cleaning with Third-Generation OZMO ROLLER Technology
BERLIN , Sept. 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- At IFA 2026, ECOVACS is advancing the roller-mopping category it pioneered and helped define with the latest evolution of its proprietary OZMO ROLLER Instant Self-Washing Mopping Technology—OZMO ROLLER 3.0, featured in the new DEEBOT X12S OmniCyclone. ECOVACS first introduced OZMO ROLLER with the DEEBOT X8 series in 2024, bringing the continuous clean-water circulation principle of floor washers into robotic vacuum cleaners. Since then, the technology has evolved through three generations—from the original OZMO ROLLER, to OZMO ROLLER 2.0 on DEEBOT X11, an
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Mistral AI raises $3.5b at $24b valuation
Mistral has more than 125 customers and targets US$1 billion in annual recurring revenue by 2026.
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SANY Heavy Industry H1 2026 Revenue Rises 19.49% YoY to USD 7.89 Billion, with Overseas Revenue Accounting for 61.33%
HONG KONG , Sept. 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- SANY Heavy Industry (600031.SH) reported H1 2026 revenue of approximately USD 7.89 billion, up 19.49% year over year, and attributable net profit of USD 838.887 million, up 9.13%. Q2 revenue rose 24.39% to USD 4.328 billion, exceeding the H1 growth rate, while attributable net profit increased 16.93% to USD 473.108 million. Operating cash flow totaled USD 1.440 billion. At June 30, total assets were USD 26.708 billion and shareholders' equity was USD 13.576 billion. SANY optimized its global footprint, expanded overseas channels and service networks, d
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Tencent Cloud backs Bookme’s Saudi expansion
Bookme said it had served more than 15 million customers.
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India’s W Health Ventures closes $74.1m fund II
Fund II will focus on single-specialty care platforms in India and AI-enabled business-to-business (B2B) healthcare services for global companies.
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Startup uses software-controlled lights to cut farming costs
Photosynthetic adapts advanced LED technology from the cinema industry to help commercial farmers cut down on massive greenhouse electricity costs.
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ISWA Features SUS ENVIRONMENT's Biodiversity Conservation Practices
SHANGHAI , Sept. 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The International Solid Waste Association (ISWA) has published a guest blog featuring SUS ENVIRONMENT's biodiversity conservation practices, highlighting how the company is integrating biodiversity considerations into environmental management, project lifecycle management and ecological restoration. Titled "Nature Positive × SUS: From Tapirs to Mangroves," the article connects global biodiversity goals with SUS ENVIRONMENT's practices across different projects and regions. In Malaysia, SUS has expanded its engagement from supporting Malayan tapir
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BIGBANG 2026-2027 WORLD TOUR < XX: COSMOS > IN HONG KONG Officially Announced
HONG KONG , Sept. 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Recently, the long-awaited BIGBANG 2026-2027 WORLD TOUR IN HONG KONG has been officially announced. Jointly organized by TME live and ELF ASIA, the legendary BIGBANG Tour in Hong Kong will be held at the Kai Tak Stadium from November 13 th to 15 th , 2026, an extravaganza of three nights in a row dedicated to its fans, during which the golden crowns will be lit up under the sky, witnessing the historic moment of the glorious return of the boy group. IN HONG KONG" alt="BIGBANG 2026-2027 WORLD TOUR IN HONG KONG" /> BIGBANG 2026-2027 WORLD TOUR IN HONG KO
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Fujitsu develops diamond-spin quantum computer prototype
New diamond-spin quantum computer prototype incorporating tin-vacancy (SnV) centers into photonic integrated circuits marks significant step toward quantum computing scalability KAWASAKI, Japan , Sept. 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Fujitsu today announced that it has developed the world's first working prototype of a diamond-spin quantum computer incorporating tin-vacancy (SnV) centers into photonic integrated circuits. The prototype can be operated at -271.6°C, higher than the typical operating temperature of superconducting quantum computers (-273.13°C) and Fujitsu has demonstrated in a te
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What Shenzhen's transformation reveals about the path to an Asia-Pacific community
BEIJING , Sept. 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- A report from People's Daily The transformation of a single city can reflect the prosperity of an entire region. As a window into China's reform and opening-up, Shenzhen in south China's Guangdong province has grown from a small border town into an international innovation hub over the past four decades. Its development has been closely intertwined with the process of economic integration across the Asia-Pacific. This year, Shenzhen will host the 33rd APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting. In just a few days, a high-level media forum for Asia-Pacific will also
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TCL Earns Over 30 Global Honors at IFA 2026, Recognizing Cutting-Edge Innovations Across Display, AI and Smart Living
BERLIN , Sept. 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- TCL, a global leader in consumer electronics and the world's No. 1 Mini LED and ultra-large [1] TV brand, announced that it has received over 30 honors at IFA 2026, including seven IFA Innovation Award Honoree recognitions and five Global Product Technology Innovation Awards. The IFA awards come alongside multiple media honors from leading tech outlets including Android Authority, TechRadar, Tom's Guide and What Hi-Fi?. TCL Earns Over 30 Global Honors at IFA 2026 Recognizing Cutting-Edge Innovations Across Display, AI and Smart Living Leading the award-wi
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