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Questex’s Vibe Conference Announces 2027 Advisory Board of Beverage Industry Leaders
DALLAS, Aug. 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Questex’s Vibe Conference, the leading event for on-premise beverage executives, announces its 2027 Advisory Board, bringing together influential leaders from across the restaurant, hotel, cruise, airline and beverage sectors. For more than two decades, Vibe Conference has served as a gathering place for the on-premise beverage community to exchange ideas, build meaningful relationships and discover strategies that drive beverage program success. In 2027
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NexusTek Launches New Private Equity Program to Bring Operational Discipline to Portfolio IT
The Private Equity Portfolio Program provides a standardized IT and cybersecurity framework to help protect portfolio value with improved visibility and reduced operational risk DENVER, Aug. 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NexusTek, a leading provider of secure, scalable IT solutions, today introduced its Private Equity Portfolio Program, enabling private equity (PE) firms and operating partners to better manage IT and cybersecurity through a standardized framework spanning the investment lifecycle
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2026 myCUmortgage Partner Conference has Credit Unions Cruising Into Mortgage Success
Industry experts to collaborate as they chart a course for growth, opportunity and smarter lending 2026 myCUmortgage Partner Conference Get ready for a mortgage adventure on the high seas - it’s time to grab your boarding pass and head to the gangway as myCU Cruise Lines prepares to launch the 2026 myCUmortgage Partner Conference: Cruising Into Mortgage Success - Chartering the Course for Growth, Opportunity & Smarter Lending. This forward-looking three-day cruise is scheduled for Monday-Wednesd
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MLPerf Client v2.0 Expands AI PC Benchmarking with Image Generation and Agentic AI
New benchmark categories for generative AI and agentic workflows arrive alongside updated LLM tests, as the industry standard for measuring PC AI performance evolves SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MLCommons®, an open engineering consortium dedicated to improving machine learning performance and transparency, today announced the release of MLPerf® Client v2.0, the latest version of its industry-standard benchmark for evaluating AI performance on personal computers. MLPerf Client
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Najm and Solera Join Forces to Shape the AI Enabled Future of Motor Claims in Saudi Arabia
Strategic partnership brings together Najm’s leadership in Saudi Arabia’s motor insurance ecosystem with Solera’s global technology, data and AI capabilities, creating a foundation for the next generation of claims and mobility across the Kingdom. RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Aug. 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Solera, the global leader in vehicle lifecycle management and claims solutions, today announced a strategic partnership with Najm, the national platform powering motor accident management across S
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Baker Street Advisors Welcomes Lesley Bunim as Managing Director
SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Baker Street Advisors, a San Francisco-based independent registered investment advisor overseeing approximately $20 billion in client assets for more than 500 families, today announced that Lesley Bunim has joined the firm as a Managing Director. "As demand for independent, comprehensive wealth advice continues to grow, we've been intentional about adding experienced advisors who share our values and long-term approach to serving clients," said Ch
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Tokyo's International Education Landscape Reaches a New Milestone as British-Style IB School Earns COBIS Accreditation and Safeguarding Beacon Status
TOKYO, Aug. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Malvern College Tokyo has achieved accreditation by the Council of British International Schools (COBIS), marking a significant milestone in the school's development and reinforcing its commitment to international recognized standards. Malvern College Tokyo's expansive campus set within a lush natural environment In addition to achieving COBIS accreditation, the school has been awarded Beacon Status for Safeguarding. The COBIS accreditation report noted: "The
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ENGWE Previews the Future of All-Terrain Riding with the Upcoming E26 3.0 Dual-Motor ATB
NEW YORK, Aug. 18, 2026/PRNewswire/ -- ENGWE is accelerating its U.S. market expansion with an expanded lineup of next-generation e-bikes, including the M20 3.0, L20 3.0, EP-2 3.0, and the recently launched L16, a long-range e-bike designed to provide a practical alternative for everyday transportation. Building on this momentum, ENGWE will officially introduce the E26 3.0, its first dual-motor all-terrain e-bike and the latest evolution of its flagship ATB platform, on September 2, marking a ma
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LG Energy Solution Announces Start of Production at All-New Lansing Battery Plant
The Lansing facility will build battery cells for both energy storage systems and electric vehiclesAt full-scale production, the plant will employ 1,700 peopleLG Energy Solution's Lansing-made batteries will help customers meet U.S. domestic content requirements and reinforce Michigan's leadership in energy storage and automotive battery manufacturingLANSING, Mich., Aug. 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- LG Energy Solution, the largest battery manufacturer in North America, announced the start of product
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Back to the Project: August Is for Small Upgrades
As summer winds toward fall, the projects that have been waiting all year finally get their turn - and a handful of well‑chosen upgrades are usually all it takes to get them over the finish line. HOUSTON, Aug. 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- By August, most Home Creators are not starting from scratch. The garage project that got pushed past spring is back on the table; the hedge has had another month to grow; and the basement is still damp. These are the small, recurring problems that quietly shape how
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Digital Growth Agency WebBox Launches in Dubai to Serve MENA Region
Web Box Marketing Management L.L.C. opens in Dubai Media City, offering PR distribution, guest posting, SEO and related services, with a client portal that tracks each campaign from order to published link DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, Aug. 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Web Box Marketing Management L.L.C., operating as WebBox, has launched a digital growth agency in Dubai offering PR distribution, guest posting, SEO, GEO, web design and AI services to brands across the MENA region. The agency oper
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Cellution Biologics Completes Acquisition of SimpliDerm® from Elutia Inc.
Acquisition expands Cellution Biologics’ human tissue-based portfolio and marks its entry into the U.S. reconstructive surgery market ROSWELL, Ga., Aug. 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cellution Biologics Inc. ("Cellution Biologics” or the "Company”), a biologics company focused on developing, manufacturing and commercializing advanced human tissue-based products, today announced the completion of its acquisition of the SimpliDerm hydrated human acellular dermal matrix (ADM) business from Elutia In
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Countdown Appoints Julie Teer as Chief Executive Officer
Accomplished Healthcare, Nonprofit and Public Affairs Executive to Advance Countdown’s Mission to Accelerate Mitochondrial Science and Medicine Countdown Chief Executive Officer Julie Teer, Countdown CEO ATLANTA, Aug. 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Countdown, the global nonprofit accelerating mitochondrial science and medicine to transform the future of human health, today announced the appointment of Julie Teer as Chief Executive Officer, effective September 1, 2026. A nationally recognized healt
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HEI Civil Colorado’s Charity Golf Tournament Raises Record $150,000 for Friends of Douglas County K-9
Sponsors, golfers and volunteers turned a day on the course into the most impactful fundraising effort in the tournament’s history HEI Civil presents check to Friends of Douglas County K-9 At their offices earlier this month, HEI Civil Presented Friends of Doulas County K-9 a check with the proceeds from their Fourth Annual Charity Golf Tournament Castle Rock, CO, Aug. 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HEI Civil Colorado, a leading heavy civil construction company, hosted its fourth annual charity go
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Victor Smolyanov Launches Floor Nation, A Premier Home Improvement Platform Focused On Growth, Legacy, and Excellence
Award-winning entrepreneur Victor Smolyanov is building the next world-class platform in home improvement DETROIT, Aug. 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Award-winning entrepreneur and founder Victor Smolyanov announced the launch of Build Brands, a home services platform focused on acquiring, supporting, and scaling exceptional local businesses. Floor Nation, a premier flooring platform, will serve as the first brand under Build Brands as the company begins executing its long-term vision of helping
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Etched Raises $700M at a $21B Valuation and Completes First Customer Delivery to Jane Street
New funding and first customer delivery kicks off a new era for Etched on their march to gigawatt-scale accelerated inference compute SAN JOSE, Calif., Aug. 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Etched, the company building frontier inference clusters, today announced $700M in new funding in a round led by Jane Street with participation from Kleiner Perkins, Sequoia, Andreessen Horowitz, Tiger Global, Bain Capital Ventures, Neo, Primary, Stripes, Positive Sum and Blackstone at a $21B valuation. Etched al
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Employed but stuck: Malaysia’s resilient labour market masks a career mobility gap
With 1.93 million tertiary-educated workers in roles below their qualification level, employment alone may no longer be an adequate measure of career progress. KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA - Media OutReach Newswire - 18 August 2026 - Malaysia's labour market has remained resilient, with overall unemployment falling to 2.9% in the first quarter of 2026. However, the figures may conceal a deeper challenge faced by qualified workers who may be employed without meaningfully progressing in their careers. D
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Linde Malaysia, Monash University Malaysia And Mida Champion Industrial Decarbonisation Through Landmark Tripartite Conference
A First-Of-Its-Kind Collaboration Uniting Industry, Academia And Government To Drive Sustainable Industrial Innovation In Support Of Malaysia’s National Energy Transition Roadmap (NETR) SELANGOR, MALAYSIA - Media OutReach Newswire - 18 August 2026 - Linde Malaysia Sdn Bhd, in partnership with Monash University Malaysia and the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA), successfully convened the Linde-Monash University Sustainability Conference 2026, a landmark tripartite summit that brou
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Deutsche Messe and Singapore Manufacturing Federation Relaunch ITAP 2026
Registration opens for a renewed Industrial Transformation Asia-Pacific, bringing global industrial expertise together with Singapore's advanced manufacturing, AI and robotics ecosystem SINGAPORE, Aug. 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Industrial Transformation Asia-Pacific (ITAP) returns on 21-22 October 2026 at Suntec Singapore, marking the formal relaunch of the region's industrial platform under a new strategic partnership between Deutsche Messe and the Singapore Manufacturing Federation (SMF). Under
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Bowtie Launches Brand-New "StillCover" Plan
Rely on Public Hospitals for Major Illnesses, Choose Private Ones for Minor Procedures Bowtie StillCover Restores the Power of Choice for Patients with "Three Highs" or Diabetes HONG KONG, Aug. 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Bowtie, Hong Kong's first virtual insurer[1], today announced the launch of a new Supplementary Medical Plan - "Bowtie StillCover" (available in Basic and Advance Plans). Designed as a powerful supplement to Hong Kong's public healthcare system, the plan addresses the pain points
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Arca sweeps ASEAN+ Age Group Chess Championships
International Master Christian Gian Karlo Arca of Zamboanga City completed a remarkable sweep in the open under-20 division by winning the individual gold medal in standard, rapid and blitz events at the 24th ASEAN+ Age Group Chess Championships in Singapore from Aug. 7 to 17, 2026. Arca also towed the Philippine team to the gold medal in standard chess and silver medals in rapid and blitz. Overall, he went home with four gold medals and two silvers. "I would like to dedicate my victory to my fa
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V3 Group’s Health and Wellness Supplements Brand LAC Acquires MASQUELIER’S® French Pine Bark Extract; Continues Business Expansion Across East Asia, the Middle East and Africa
SINGAPORE - Media OutReach Newswire - 18 August 2026 - V3 Group Limited, the Singapore-based holding company with a diversified portfolio spanning well-being, luxury gourmet, capital markets, real estate, and integrated healthcare services segments, announced today that its health and wellness supplements arm, LAC Global ("LAC"), has completed the acquisition of MASQUELIER'S® French Pine Bark Extract ("MASQUELIER'S®"). By acquiring MASQUELIER'S® patented technology, LAC brings over 70 years of p
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North dominates best-ball, wrests 3-point lead in JPGT Finals
MANILA, Philippines – Team North showed its class, resolve and championship mettle right from the opening tee, overcoming the so-called homecourt advantage to seize a commanding 7 1/2-4 1/2 lead over Team South in the Four-ball format at the start of the ICTSI North vs South Elite Junior PGT Championship at the Pueblo de Oro Golf and Country Club in Cagayan de Oro Tuesday. Playing on unfamiliar turf and against a South squad expected to draw strength from local knowledge, the defending cha
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