A strategic alliance targeting the $110 billion women-led SME financing gap across Sub-Saharan Africa, deploying tokenized credit, sovereign identity, and AI-driven underwriting to unlock the century’s most significant demographic dividend. $16T – Tokenized RWA Market by 2030 · BCG / 21Shares $110B – Women-Led SME Financing Gap · Sub-Saharan Africa 4B – Africa’s Projected Population by 2100 · UN DESA 19 – Africa’s Median Age · World’s Youngest Continent 01. THE OPPORTUNITY The Century’s Most Significant Capital Formation Event Global structured finance engineered a $12 trillion market serving a North American population of 250 million over the last four decades.…
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USPA Global, the company that manages U.S. Polo Assn., the official sports brand of the United States Polo Association (USPA), today announced that the global sports brand has delivered a record $2.7 billion in worldwide retail sales in 2025, reflecting strong momentum across global markets, channels, and product categories. U.S. Polo Assn. is advancing toward a long‑term goal of $4 billion in global retail sales and 1,500 branded stores worldwide. Record Growth and Global Momentum U.S. Polo Assn.’s 2025 record-breaking performance was driven by continued expansion across both established and emerging markets. North America, the brand’s largest region, delivered steady…
TransNusa Becomes First Indonesian Airline To Be Recognised For Registering Highest Passenger Growth Within Southeast Asia PT TransNusa Aviation Mandiri (TransNusa) sets a milestone as the first airline to earn an award within such a short time of operations at Changi Airport TransNusa’s becomes first Indonesian airline to win a Changi Airline Award TransNusa recognised by the international aviation community for the strategic development of its regional network connectivity Three-year old TransNusa, the new aviation player with new rules, has yet again set a new benchmark by securing the top airline award for passenger growth in Southeast Asia. At the…
This alliance brings enterprise consulting and AI-enabled engagement capabilities together for customer-centric transformation. KPMG in India and CleverTap today announced a strategic alliance to embed advanced customer engagement capabilities into enterprise transformation programs. The alliance brings together KPMG in India’s Connected Enterprise and advisory capabilities with CleverTap’s customer engagement and retention platform, enabling organisations to explore greater personalisation, while staying aligned with governance, security, and key business priorities. The alliance will focus on organisations across the BFSI (Banking and Financial Services), retail, and consumer markets. By integrating CleverTap’s analytics and orchestration capabilities into KPMG in India–led initiatives, the alliance is intended to…
Transoft Solutions Expands Temporary Traffic Management Portfolio With Latest Acquisition Transoft Solutions, a global leader in transportation engineering, analysis, and operations software, is pleased to announce that it has acquired CADaptor Solutions Ltd, developers of temporary traffic management software.
HONG KONG, May 6, 2026 – (ACN Newswire) – The traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) decoction pieces sector continues to expand steadily, while its industry structure evolves toward greater standardization and consolidation. Against this backdrop, Sichuan Neautus Traditional Chinese Medicine (Pieces) Co., Ltd. (“Neautus”) has completed its filing with the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) for overseas issuance and submitted its listing application to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on April 30, 2026. The development marks a meaningful step in bringing a traditionally fragmented industry closer to capital markets, with increasing investor focus on sustainable growth, operational discipline, and cash flow quality.…
The Philippines’ energy market comes together once again as Solar & Storage Live Philippines 2026 returns to Manila’s SMX Convention Center on 19-20 May 2026. As the country’s largest clean energy event, this free-to-attend exhibition and conference will welcome over 18,000 energy professionals, alongside 350+ sponsors and exhibitors and 150+ speakers across the solar, energy storage, and wider power ecosystem. Over the past decade plus, Solar & Storage Live Philippines has grown into the central annual meeting point for the Philippines’ solar and energy storage industry, bringing together developers, EPCs, installers, utilities, large energy users, policymakers, investors solution providers and more under…
Radisson Mining Resources Inc. (TSXV: RDS) (OTCQX: RMRDF) (“Radisson” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that it has entered into an agreement with ATB Cormark Capital Markets to act as lead underwriter and sole bookrunner on behalf of a syndicate of underwriters (collectively, the “Underwriters”) in connection with a “bought deal” private placement of 14,493,000 Class A common shares of the Company that will each qualify as “flow-through shares” (within the meaning of subsection 66(15) of the Income Tax Act (Canada)) (the “FT Shares”), at a price of $1.38 per FT Share, for gross proceeds of $20,000,340 (the “Offering”). In addition, the…
GOLD BASIN ALERTS MARKET THAT THE PURPORTED JOINT VENTURE AGREEMENT BETWEEN GOLD BASIN AND HELIX RESOURCES ON THE GOLD BASIN PROPERTY IS NOT VALID Gold Basin Resources Corporation (Gold Basin or the Company) (TSX.V:GXX) alerts the market that the purported joint venture between Gold Basin and Helix Resources Limited (Helix) (HLX) (the Invalid Helix Joint Venture) announced by Helix in its ASX Announcement on April 29, 2026 (the Helix Announcement) is not valid and has no standing. Accordingly, it is the Company’s opinion that Helix has no interest or rights in the Gold Basin Property. The Invalid Helix Joint Venture was…
Digi Power X Inc. (Nasdaq:DGXX)(Cboe Canada:DGX) (the Company or Digi Power X), an AI data center infrastructure operator, today announced the execution of a Master Services Agreement (the Agreement) with Cerebras Systems (the Customer) for the colocation of a purpose-built, 40 megawatt (MW) AI data center campus located in Columbiana, Alabama (the Facility). The initial 10-year term is valued at approximately $1.1 billion, with total potential contract value of up to $2.5 billion inclusive of renewal terms – underpinned by a structure that provides Digi Power X with long-term revenue visibility, and Cerebras with guaranteed data center capacity, from the…
Adyton Resources Corporation (TSXV: ADY) (“Adyton” or the “Company”) is pleased to report the discovery of a new high-grade gold zone within the existing resource, from its 2025 infill drill program at the Gameta Gold development Project (50/50 JV), located on Fergusson Island in Papua New Guinea (PNG). The 2025 program included 4201 meters of largely infill drilling for a total of 36 diamond core holes. Drilling focused on areas within the existing deposit to better define and expand known mineralization. Prior to this drilling, the Gameta Project’s Mineral Resource Estimate (MRE) contained approximately 4.0 million tonnes (Mt) @ 1.33 g/t…
A phone call used to mean a person on the other end. That’s no longer a safe assumption Indonesia is the most spammed country in the world. In 2025, Truecaller identified 79 percent of all unknown calls in Indonesia as spam or fraud. Chile follows at 70 percent, up from 51 percent in just six months. Vietnam, Brazil, and India round out the top five. The data comes from Truecaller, the leading global platform for verifying contacts and blocking unwanted communication, with over 500 million users globally and over 68 billion spam and fraud calls identified in 2025. Behind each…
Holista Colltech Limited (ASX: HCT) (Holista or the Company) is pleased to announce that it has entered into a binding Joint Venture Agreement with Swang Chai Chuan Limited (HKEX: 2321) (SCC) for the funding, development and operation of an ovine nano-collagen production facility in Collie, Western Australia. Key Commercial Terms The Joint Venture (JV) will operate through Ovicoll Pty Ltd, with an initial ownership structure of 50:50 between Holista and SCC. SCC will contribute RM5,000,000 (approximately A$1.6 million) to fund commissioning and initial working capital requirements of the JV. As part of the commercial terms of the JV, Holista will…
Rare profitable-track fintech demonstrates strong unit economics and a path to breakeven without external venture capital. ZOQQ, a global enterprise fintech infrastructure platform, today announced it is approaching operational breakeven – a milestone reached entirely on a bootstrapped basis, with no external venture capital. Having processed over $150 million in transaction volume across its multi-currency banking, card issuance, and cross-border payment solutions, the company is now on track for profitability by Q4 2026 or Q1 2027. Founded by fintech operators Avishek Singh, Sanjit Ghanti, and Gitesh Athavale, ZOQQ has achieved what remains uncommon in the fintech sector: scaling to meaningful…
Pacific Avenue Capital Partners (Pacific Avenue), a global private equity firm focused on corporate carve-outs and other complex transactions in the middle market, announced today that an affiliate of Pacific Avenue has entered into exclusive negotiations to acquire ESE World (the Company or ESE) from Amcor, one of the world’s leading global packaging companies. ESE is the foremost European manufacturer of both plastic and steel waste containers and a provider of associated waste management services. The Company generates approximately €300m of revenues and serves customers across the world from its three manufacturing facilities in Germany (Neuruppin and Olpe) and France…
Daily shopping in Singapore often goes beyond picking up essentials. From groceries at neighbourhood supermarkets to online orders during festive sales, these routine purchases can become more rewarding when planned well. Many shoppers today explore Rewards Credit Cards as a way to earn cashback, points, or travel perks while managing everyday expenses. When selected based on lifestyle preferences, these cards can help transform routine spending into meaningful benefits without altering regular purchasing habits. Singapore’s cost of living means that everyday expenses such as groceries, dining, transport, and digital subscriptions can easily cross SGD 1,200-1,800 monthly for an individual. Choosing a card that…
At 6:18 a.m. on May 4, 2026, with the successful completion of the final production process, China Risun Group’s 50,000-ton/year caprolactam-to-hexamethylenediamine (HMDA) plant at the Yuncheng Production Base was fully integrated, achieving a one-time successful start-up and producing qualified products. By directly producing HMDA from caprolactam, China Risun has broken the long-standing foreign monopoly on adiponitrile technology (adiponitrile is the key raw material for HMDA, the intermediate for nylon 66, and is regarded as the “throat” of the nylon industry chain). This breakthrough in “chokepoint” technology lays the foundation for China Risun’s strategic deployment in high-end new materials, gradually building a…
ANNUAL REAL ESTATE HONOURS RETURN AS MARKET SHOWS RESILIENCE The 16th edition of the PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards (Singapore) programme is now open to entries as the market continues to demonstrate resilience and adaptability. The 2026 edition of the PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards (Singapore) will celebrate the country’s finest real estate at a gala ceremony on Friday, 30 October at The St. Regis Singapore. Top winners will later represent Singapore and vie for the “Best in Asia” accolades at the PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards Grand Final in Bangkok this December. Entries are now open. Key dates for the 2026 edition…
HONG KONG, May 4, 2026 – (ACN Newswire) – Commercial competition in the robotics industry is shifting from technology showcases to real-world consumer applications. Taozhu New Creation Bureau, a robotics technology experience brand under Shoucheng Holdings (697.HK), has recently accelerated its rollout in Beijing’s core commercial districts. Following the official opening of its Beijing apm store on April 30, the brand’s Chaoyang Hopson One outlet also debuted on May 1, further strengthening the company’s offline robotics experience network. At the Beijing apm store, Taozhu New Creation Bureau continues to embody its brand philosophy of “reimagining tradition through innovation,” creating an immersive…
Professional Investment Advisory Services Pte Ltd (“PIAS”) today announced that its management has completed the acquisition of PIAS from Singapore Life Limited (“Singlife”), through the purchase of all its shares in Professional Advisory Holdings Limited (“PAH”), PIAS’s holding company. The change in ownership, approved by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (“MAS”), took effect on 1 May 2026 and was mutually agreed between PIAS management and Singlife. Singlife continues to be a key product provider and partner to PIAS. Singlife will continue to support PIAS in its mission to grow and offer more choice to consumers. PIAS’ management team will assume…