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XTransfer Launches Cross-border Payment Service in Chile

UAF registration strengthens compliance footing in Latin America SANTIAGO, Chile, Oct. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- XTransfer, a leading global B2B cross-border trade payment platform, announced that XTransfer Chile SpA has completed registration with Chile's Unidad de Análisis Financiero (UAF), marking a key milestone in its Latin America expansion. XTransfer Launches Cross-border Payment Service in Chile. The registration strengthens XTransfer's local compliance foundation in Chile and supports it

NX South Asia & Oceania to Sponsor "SJ60" Flagship Event Commemorating 60th Anniversary of Establishment of Japan-Singapore Diplomatic Relations

- Helping Promote Exchanges and Further Development of Friendly Relations between Two Countries - TOKYO, Oct. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Nippon Express (South Asia & Oceania) Pte. Ltd. (hereinafter "NX South Asia & Oceania"), a group company of NIPPON EXPRESS HOLDINGS, INC., will sponsor the "SJ60 Musubi Singapore-Japan Festival 2026" to be held at Marina Bay Sands, Singapore on November 28-29 as a flagship event of the SJ60 initiative commemorating the 60th anniversary of the establishment of dip

Agentic AI and Network Security Take Center Stage at Software Mind's Telco Days 2026 With Telefónica, Amdocs and IBM

Free online conference on November 6, available on demand, features a ROCCO survey of 300+ telecom leaders, AI-driven SMS fraud and a keynote by physicist Andrzej Dragan KRAKÓW, Poland, Oct. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Telecom operators are experimenting with AI. Turning experiments into measurable results is far harder. Telco Days 2026, a free online conference hosted by Software Mind on November 6, is built around closing that gap under the theme "Roadmap to Agentic AI and Safer Networks," with s

AITO Builds the Foundation for Global Growth Through Product Excellence and Market Recognition

PARIS, Oct. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- AITO, a high-end intelligent luxury mobility brand under SERES Group, showcased the engineering, intelligent technology and manufacturing capabilities behind its "Intelligence Redefining Luxury" philosophy at the 2026 Paris Motor Show. Building on its achievements in product development and customer experience, AITO announced plans to enter the European market in the autumn of 2027. The SERES MF Platform integrates key technologies that underpin AITO’s intell

NueCell Bio Joins CIRM's Industry Resource Partner Program to Support California's Stem Cell and Gene Therapy Innovators

SAN DIEGO, Oct. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- NueCell Bio, a translational development partner that helps advance cell therapies from scientific discovery to GMP readiness, announced today it has joined the Industry Resource Partnership (IRP) Program of the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine (CIRM), a state agency. The designation, formalized through a Memorandum of Understanding between the two organizations, makes NueCell Bio a resource for CIRM-funded researchers and companies advancin

Beyond 3D Printing: xTool Partners with MIT Museum, Fab Foundation, and MIT CBA to Redefine the Future of Rapid Prototyping

xTool President Jessie Liu presents "Rapid Prototyping: Beyond 3D Printing," highlighting next-generation laser and UV printing platforms while showcasing groundbreaking multidisciplinary research from the MIT Center for Bits and Atoms (CBA). CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Oct. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- xTool, a global leader in desktop digital fabrication solutions, partnered with the MIT Museum, the Fab Foundation, and the MIT Center for Bits and Atoms (CBA) to host a landmark technology talk titled "Rapid

Cathay FHC Enters "Agent First" Phase: 2026 Cathay Technology Conference Draws Nearly 7,000 Registrants, Unveils "AI Digital Colleague" Pilots, and Focuses on Autonomous Finance, Stablecoins and Responsible AI

Vice Chairman Joseph Tsai Joins Fireside Chat, Maps Strategy for the Next Decade in the AI Era TAIPEI, Oct. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Cathay Financial Holdings (Cathay FHC) recently hosted its 2026 Cathay Technology Conference, one of Taiwan's flagship fintech events, as the company marked the 10th anniversary of its digital transformation. Cathay FHC Vice Chairman Joseph Tsai participated in a fireside chat, reflecting on a decade of transformation and outlining the Group's strategic roadmap for

Lee’s fighting heart shines in Pueblo de Oro triumph

MANILA, Philippines – Tiffany Lee had waited two long years to win again, and when her chance finally came, she had to fight for every inch of it. The Manila-based Korean saw a seemingly comfortable four-shot lead unravel in a harrowing front-nine struggle at the ICTSI Pueblo de Oro Championship on Wednesday. But just when the title appeared to be slipping away, the 18-year-old summoned the resolve, composure and fighting heart that have come to define her young career, producing a clutch

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OMODA 5 NEXT Makes European Debut, Bringing Avant-Garde Design and Comfort to a New LOHAS Lifestyle

PARIS, Oct. 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- At the 2026 Paris Motor Show, OMODA 5 NEXT officially made its European debut. As the aesthetics and lifestyles of younger generations continue to evolve, OMODA 5 NEXT, under the product proposition "DRIVE TO THE NEXT,” delivers comprehensive upgrades across avant-garde design, driving comfort, and intelligent technology. By integrating forward-looking aesthetics with a high-quality mobility experience into everyday life, it brings European consumers an a

The OMODA Family Shines at the 2026 Paris Motor Show: Two Model Debuts Showcase Individuality and Style, Opening a New Chapter in Europe

PARIS, Oct. 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On October 12, OMODA & JAECOO made its first appearance at the 2026 Paris Motor Show. Under the theme "DRIVE THE NEW VIBE,” the brand showcased its latest product lineup and the distinctive lifestyles of its two brands at Stand A91 in Hall 4 of Paris Expo Porte de Versailles. OMODA 4 made its French debut, while OMODA 5 NEXT celebrated its European debut, offering young European consumers more diverse mobility choices through pioneering design and distinc

BE THE ONE: OMODA 4 Breaks Boundaries with Its Paris Motor Show Debut

PARIS, Oct. 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- At the 2026 Paris Motor Show, OMODA 4, a new crossover model from OMODA & JAECOO, officially made its French debut. Designed for a new generation of CYBER LOHAS, OMODA 4 showcased three core highlights: CYBER MECHA design, the Super Intelligent Cockpit that Truly Understands Global Youth, and a Mobile Gaming Cockpit, offering French and European consumers a new mobility experience that combines individual expression with everyday practicality. From daily

What If Anxiety Isn’t the Enemy? Bupa’s Health or Hype Video Series Explores the Body’s Response to Anxiety and New Approach to Workplace Burnout

Following a dramatic confinement trial with Joe Wicks MBE, psychiatrist warns that trying to forcibly suppress stress may fuel physical burnout HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach Newswire - 14 October 2026 - For millions of busy Hong Kong professionals, daily stress and anxiety are often internalised as personal weaknesses or frustrating obstacles to career performance. Following World Mental Health Day, Bupa Group's new global health experiment video series, Health or Hype, challenges this perspect

PH, Japan lead AZEC talks to fortify fuel stockpiles, energy transition

THE 4th Asia Zero Emission Community (AZEC) Ministerial Meeting alongside the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) Ministers on Energy Meeting or AMEM was held at the Philippine Convention Center, Pasay City, on Oct. 8, 2026. Hosted by the Philippines, AZEC brought together ministers and representatives from Australia, Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Japan, Lao PDR, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam. Member nations agreed on new work plans to increase r

Advantest Announces Call for Papers for VOICE 2027 Developer Conference in San Jose, Calif.

TOKYO, Oct. 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Leading semiconductor test equipment supplier Advantest Corporation (TSE: 6857) today announced a global call for papers for its VOICE 2027 Developer Conference, focusing on leading-edge technologies and future trends. The conference will be held in San Jose, Calif., at the Signia by Hilton on June 14-16, 2027. VOICE is the leading conference for the growing global community of users and strategic partners involved with Advantest’s V93000 and T2000 SoC te

HERE Technologies expands access to HERE Location Reasoning (HLR), delivering geospatial intelligence for real-world AI with AWS

HERE Location Reasoning HERE Technologies expands access to HERE Location Reasoning (HLR), delivering geospatial intelligence for real-world AI with AWS HERE Location Reasoning is now available in AWS Marketplace, as a Kiro Power, and across a growing ecosystem of AI platforms, bringing trusted geospatial intelligence to AI applications in the physical world. Amsterdam - HERE Technologies, the world’s leading mapping and location data company, today announced expanded access to HERE Location Rea

Rhythm Pharmaceuticals Announces Commercial Launch of IMCIVREE® (setmelanotide) in Japan for Patients with Acquired Hypothalamic Obesity

-- Launch follows MHLW approval of IMCIVREE for acquired hypothalamic obesity and inclusion on Japan's National Health Insurance drug price list -- -- IMCIVREE is the first approved therapy in Japan for patients living with acquired hypothalamic obesity -- BOSTON, Oct. 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rhythm Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: RYTM), a global commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on transforming the lives of patients living with rare neuroendocrine diseases, today announced

Arnold Schwarzenegger and Senate Pro Tem Monique Limón team up with AB 32’s Authors to Mark the Law’s 20th Anniversary at the 2026 California Economic Summit

Session features new Next 10 research on the environmental and economic impact of California’s landmark climate law Long Beach, CA, Oct. 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WHAT: Former California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger and current Senate President pro Tempore Monique Limón join the authors of AB 32 for a breakout session at California Forward (CA FWD)’s 2026 California Economic Summit, marking the 20th anniversary of the Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006, California’s landmark climate law.

AI wealth advisory platform FAYBL bolsters leadership team, appoints Xplan co-founder Andrew Walsh as President

Deeper integration with Xplan as part of latest evolution of FAYBL agentic platform Highlights AI financial advisory platform FAYBL appoints Xplan co-founder and former Iress Chief Executive Andrew Walsh as President (International) of FAYBLFAYBL is rolling out a deeper integration with Iress' XplanRollout of FAYBL platform update - v2.5 - underway, with additional 6 firms onboardingSYDNEY, Oct. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- FAYBL, the agentic AI platform for financial advisers, today announced the a

Paladin Energy Ltd: Quarterly Report for the period ending 30 September 2026

PERTH, Australia, Oct. 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Quarterly Report For the period ending 30 September 2026 Key Metrics Summary Langer Heinrich Mine (100%)1 Q1 FY2027Q4 FY2026U3O8 ProducedMlb1.001.23U3O8 SoldMlb1.161.35Average Realised Price2US$/lb79.470.6Cost of Production3US$/lb61.651.6Capital Expenditure4US$M6.95.1 LHM guidance metrics remain unchanged for FY2027.5 Highlights Langer Heinrich Mine (LHM) produced 1.00Mlb U₃O₈ in the quarter, with production reflecting the planned maintenance s

Orum Therapeutics Doses First Patient in Phase 1 Trial of ORM-1153, a CD123-GSPT1 Degrader-Antibody Conjugate

BOSTON and DAEJEON, South Korea, Oct. 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Orum Therapeutics ("Orum” or the "Company”) (KRX: 475830), a biotechnology company pioneering the field of degrader-antibody conjugates (DACs), today announced that the first patient has been dosed in a Phase 1 clinical trial evaluating ORM-1153, the Company’s investigational CD123-GSPT1 DAC, in patients with relapsed or refractory acute myeloid leukemia (AML) and other CD123-expressing hematologic malignancies. ORM-1153 combines

CHANGAN Showcases Efficient Powertrains and Intelligent Safety at Mondial de l'Auto 2026

PARIS, Oct. 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Changan Automobile is showcasing advances in powertrain technology, battery safety and intelligent driving assistance at Mondial de l'Auto 2026. Bringing together BlueCore Ultra Hybrid, Golden Shield Battery and SDA Pilot, the company is presenting the technologies supporting its approach to electrified mobility. Drawing on its European R&D experience and continued innovation, Changan aims to integrate efficient power, intuitive technology and safety into

SEC Qualifies GOA Therapeutics’ Public Offering to Sell Up to $300 Million in Stock; Set for Launch October 15

Financing strategy is designed to advance GOA26, a first-in-class drug candidate for the treatment of acute alcohol intoxication and poisoning WEST PALM BEACH, FL, Oct. 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- GOA Therapeutics Corporation ("GOA” or the "Company”) today announced that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC”) has qualified the Company’s offering statement on Form 1-A for its Tier 2 Regulation A offering. The Company plans to launch online investment access on Thursday, October 15,

Globavend Holdings to Present at the 2026 ThinkEquity Conference

Presentation to highlight established logistics operations and growth strategy spanning AI-powered digital entertainment and live events PERTH, Australia, Oct. 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via IBN -- Globavend Holdings Limited (NASDAQ: GVH) ("Globavend” or the "Company”), an emerging e-commerce logistics provider and AI-powered digital entertainment company, today announced that its Chairman, Kenny K.M. Fung, will present at the 2026 ThinkEquity Conference on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at the M