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3TREES Quality Home Technology Experience Center Showcases Green Technology Innovation to Global Audiences
PUTIAN, China, Oct. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- In October 2026, 3TREES is showcasing its green technology innovations to global audiences through the 3TREES Quality Home Technology Experience Center. Covering a total floor area of nearly 20,000 square meters, the center was transformed from an industrial facility built more than two decades ago. Using 3TREES' green building materials, the project revitalized the existing structure and earned the Guinness World Records title for the "largest coating
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IT Tech Packaging, Inc. Announces NYSE Regulation Acceptance of Extension Request; Listing Continued Pursuant to Extension Through April 15, 2027
Company granted plan period through April 15, 2027 to complete delayed SEC periodic filings BAODING, China, Oct. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- IT Tech Packaging, Inc. (NYSE American: ITP) ("ITP" or the "Company"), a leading manufacturer and distributor of diversified paper products in North China, today announced that it is not in compliance with the continued listing standards of NYSE American LLC ("NYSE American" or the "Exchange") and that its listing is being continued pursuant to an extension gra
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Sands China Extends 'Impact Week' Reach, Bringing NBA Legend and Coaches to School
Expanding horizons and inspiring growth through local youth engagement MACAO, Oct. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Sands China and NBA Cares jointly presented School Day today, the third event of the "NBA Cares x Sands Cares Community Impact Week" at Yuet Wah College, Macau. The event welcomed the return of NBA legend Mitch Richmond -- a 2002 NBA champion, six-time NBA All-Star, five-time All-NBA Team, and 2014 Basketball Hall of Fame Inductee -- to Macao, joining NBA coaches in visiting a local campus
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GAC Goes Deeper in Europe -- the "New Chapter" to Be Unveiled at the 2026 Paris Motor Show
PARIS, Oct. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The 91st Paris Motor Show will be held from October 12 to 18 at the Paris Expo Porte de Versailles, France. At this year's show, GAC will be at Hall 5.1 with its new brand, new products and new services, systematically presenting cutting-edge technologies such as its energy ecosystem and smart green mobility. The star models of its three portfolios - HYPTEC, GAC Motor and AION - will also be on full display, together presenting GAC's "New Chapter" of deeper ro
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Wondershare Filmora 16 Launches to Make Professional Video Creation More Accessible with AI
VANCOUVER, BC, Oct. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Wondershare Filmora, a flagship video creativity software developed by Wondershare, has officially launched its new version, Filmora 16. Built around the new "Edit as an Expert with Filmora & AI" positioning, Filmora 16 brings a broad range of AI-powered and professional capabilities designed to reduce tedious editing work, give creators greater control, and make professional creativity more accessible. Wondershare Filmora has officially launched its n
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Trusted AI Agents Must Be Anchored in Silicon
As AI agents begin acting on users' behalf, eMemory's subsidiary, PUFsecurity, believes that device identity, attestation and protected on-chip state will decide how far they can be trusted SAN JOSE, Calif., Oct. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The first wave of generative AI answered questions and produced content, and a person still decided what to do with it. Agentic AI goes further: AI agents book travel, send email, fill in forms and make purchases [1], often while the user is busy with something e
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Finance Minister Guides Press Through QSNCC Ahead of 2026 IMF-World Bank Group Annual Meetings, Reaffirming Thailand's Readiness on All Fronts
BANGKOK, Oct. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Ministry of Finance of Thailand and the Bank of Thailand are involved in preparations for the 2026 Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank Group-an event, given its scale, often dubbed the "Olympics of Finance." Finance Minister Guides Press Through QSNCC Ahead of 2026 IMF-World Bank Group Annual Meetings, Reaffirming Thailand’s Readiness on All Fronts The preparation team, headed by Dr. Ekniti Nitithanprapas, Deputy Prime M
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YCYW Global Campuses Celebrate 2026 Founder's Day: Ninety-Four Years of Educational Dedication: Rooted Deep, Reaching Far
HONG KONG, Oct. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Yew Chung Yew Wah Education Network (YCYW) celebrated the annual Founder's Day across its campuses worldwide, honouring the outstanding contribution of founder Madam Tsang Chor-hang to education. 2026 marks the 94th anniversary of YCYW, as well as the 25th anniversary of Yew Chung International School of Chongqing (YCIS Chongqing). During the celebrations, YCYW officially launched its new core educational slogan -Rooted Deep, Reaching Far, with YCIS Ch
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ROBOTERA Tops Embodied AI Benchmark RoboDojo Without Additional Data or Agent RSI
BEIJING, Oct. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- ROBOTERA's World Action Model (WAM), VPP2 (Video Prediction Policy 2), has ranked No. 1 on RoboDojo without additional data or agent-based reinforcement self-improvement (Agent RSI). Developed by the University of Hong Kong's MMLab in collaboration with nearly 20 leading academic institutions worldwide, RoboDojo is a rigorous benchmark for general-purpose robot manipulation that evaluates performance across challenging simulation and real-world tasks, going
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PrymaLab publishes a safety data sheet for every research compound it supplies: 189 sheets across 97 compounds, 33 carrying a GHS hazard classification
The Kentucky supplier has issued 16-section safety data sheets in the OSHA Hazard Communication format for each compound in each form it supplies, with the classification sources named on every sheet and the storage conditions researchers most often ask about set out in Section 7. United States, October 9, 2026 -- ASHLAND, Ky., October 8, 2026. PrymaLab, a veteran-owned research peptide supplier, has published safety data sheets for its entire catalog. The library, issued October 3, 2026 and ava
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No Deposit Bonus Casinos 2026 - BitStarz Announces Free Spins With No Deposit Codes For Players
New York, Oct. 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- in 2026, the number of free spins is often the most visible part of a casino offer, but it does not tell players what happens if those spins generate winnings. Wagering, verification, and maximum withdrawal rules can all affect the next stage. BitStarz has announced its 2026 registration promotion, giving qualifying users 50 free spins without an initial deposit while providing defined conditions for how resulting winnings are handled. The announcement
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Form 8.5 (EPT/RI) - Kore Potash Plc
FORM 8.5 (EPT/RI) PUBLIC DEALING DISCLOSURE BY AN EXEMPT PRINCIPAL TRADER WITH RECOGNISED INTERMEDIARY STATUS DEALING IN A CLIENT-SERVING CAPACITY Rule 8.5 of the Takeover Code (the "Code”) 1. KEY INFORMATION (a) Name of exempt principal trader:Shore Capital Stockbrokers Ltd(b) Name of offeror/offeree in relation to whose relevant securities this form relates: Use a separate form for each offeror/offeree Kore Potash Plc(c) Name of the party to the offer with which exempt principal trader is conn
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Miss Universe factions dispute Vietnam's 2027 hosting announcement
MANILA, Philippines — The announcement that Vietnam will host the 76th Miss Universe competition in 2027 has been disputed by a faction of the international pageant organization, creating uncertainty over the next edition’s venue. The Miss Universe Organization (MUO) initially announced on Oct. 8 that Vietnam had been selected to host the competition, according to a press release posted on a Miss Universe-branded website and a corresponding Facebook post. However, a separate statemen
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UAAP: Ateneo head coach Louie Alas suspended one game over infractions
MANILA, Philippines — Ateneo de Manila University head coach Louie Alas has been handed a one-game suspension following the accumulation of three infractions during the UAAP Season 89 Collegiate Men’s Basketball Tournament. Alas will sit out the Blue Eagles' upcoming matchup against the Far Eastern University Tamaraws on Saturday, October 10, at the SMART Araneta Coliseum. According to the UAAP Commissioner’s Office, two of the infractions stemmed from Ateneo’s heated riv
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New Asia Forum Targets US$30 Billion in Investment into the New Asia at Its Inaugural Edition in Bali
Under the Patronage of His Excellency Prabowo Subianto, President of the Republic of Indonesia JAKARTA, Indonesia, Oct. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- A new global platform for investment, capital formation and economic partnership will launch 3-4 December in Bali, Indonesia. The New Asia Forum has set a target of US$30 billion in investment into the New Asia at its inaugural edition. The forum will connect long-term capital with the opportunities shaping Asia's next decade. Powered by Danantara Indone
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Moomoo Malaysia Names Datuk Nicol David Brand Ambassador at MooFest 2026
Eight-time squash world champion partners the investment platform to bring championship discipline and investor education to more Malaysians.KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Oct. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Moomoo Securities Malaysia Sdn Bhd. ("Moomoo Malaysia" or "Moomoo MY") today named eight-time squash world champion Datuk Nicol David as its official Brand Ambassador, in a headlining moment during the launch of MooFest 2026, the company's annual flagship investor event, running 9 to 11 October at Pavilio
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Chelsea FC announces new global partnership with GAC
GUANGZHOU, China and LONDON, Oct. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Chelsea Football Club today announced a global partnership, with GAC - one of the world's fastest growing global automotive businesses - which sees them become the club's Official Automotive Partner. The partnership brings together Chelsea's global football community and GAC's growing global automotive business, creating closer connections with fans and consumers in the UK, across Europe and beyond. Chelsea FC announces new global partner
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Singapore Logistics Webinar to Be Hosted by Nippon Express (South Asia & Oceania)
TOKYO, Oct. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Nippon Express (South Asia & Oceania) Pte. Ltd., a group company of NIPPON EXPRESS HOLDINGS, INC., will be holding the "Singapore Logistics Webinar" on Wednesday, October 21 and Thursday, October 22, 2026. Logo: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1dqm0cxpYamnvMUra1AGXMuGlX932Z353/view?usp=drive_link Image: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RPeNwXcNGniowCSz1mOsV5Uyp02jLkwe/view?usp=sharing With its strategic geographical location and advanced logistics infrastructu
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UOB and Amazon Web Services sign Memorandum of Understanding to explore AI-driven banking innovation across ASEAN
The collaboration will develop a hybrid infrastructure model for banking in ASEAN and explore strategic opportunities across data, analytics and customer engagement. SINGAPORE, Oct. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- UOB and Amazon Web Services (AWS) today announced plans to collaborate through a dedicated cloud environment in Singapore as part of a first-of-its-kind hybrid infrastructure model for banking in ASEAN. Mr Lawrence Goh, Head of Group Technology and Operations, UOB (seated left) and Mr Jaime Va
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ANT DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES AND HSBC ANNOUNCE SUCCESSFUL AI AGENT MICROPAYMENT TECHNICAL VERIFICATION TEST
Ant Digital Technologies' infrastructure enabled AI agents to discover services, invoke them and manage micropayment settlement. Verification test used HSBC Tokenised Deposit Service (TDS) and related settlement capabilities. The technologies demonstrated a potential end-to-end model for AI agent micropayment transactions using tokenised deposits.HONG KONG, Oct. 9, 2026/PRNewswire/ -- Ant Digital Technologies and HSBC have successfully completed a technical verification test showcasing the poten
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FEU sweeps SSC-R, takes solo lead in SSL Unity Cup
MANILA, Philippines — Far Eastern University barely broke a sweat to claim its second straight win at the expense of San Sebastian College-Recoletos, 25-14, 25-16, 25-21, in the 2026 Shakey’s Super League (SSL) Unity Cup on Friday at the Rizal Memorial Coliseum. Lovely Lopez scored nine of her 13 points in the third set, punching in crucial hits to help the Lady Tamaraws repel the Lady Stags’ desperate fightback as FEU took the solo top spot in Pool C. “Pinag-igihan lang
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mWell puts mental health in focus with Mind Health program for UAAP community
MANILA, Philippines — Mental health is a concern that extends beyond the playing court, affecting students, student-athletes, and alumni across the UAAP community. Student-athletes, in particular, often juggle academics with demanding training and competition schedules, with some also representing the Philippines on the international stage. The recently concluded 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026 is one example, with several student-athletes from the UAAP balancing school responsibilities
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Chinese Bridge world final for secondary school students wraps up in Tianjin
Organizing Committee of the 19th Chinese Proficiency Competition for Foreign Secondary School Students TIANJIN, China, Oct. 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The world finals of the 19th Chinese Proficiency Competition for Foreign Secondary School Students and the 6th Chinese Show for Foreign Primary School Students, two major competitions in the Chinese Bridge program, recently wrapped up in Tianjin Municipality in northern China. A Media Snippet accompanying this announcement is available by clicki
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