Asia’s largest food retailers, manufacturers, restaurant chains, and hospitality groups remain behind international better practice on sustainable and responsible protein sourcing, but progress is accelerating across the region, according to The Asian Protein Buyers 100: An Assessment of Responsible and Sustainable Sourcing released today by Asia Research & Engagement (ARE). The APB100 is a benchmark based on investor-backed priorities – assessing how 100 of Asia’s largest listed protein-buying companies — headquartered or operating across Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Mainland China, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam — manage environmental, social, and governance risks embedded in meat, dairy, poultry,…
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Connecting you to what’s next in data and AI | 3–4 March 2026 CDAO Sydney today announced its 2026 edition, a two-day event series bringing together Australia’s senior leaders across data, analytics, and AI to accelerate trusted, high-impact transformation. Taking place 3–4 March 2026 in Sydney, the flagship CDAO Sydney conference will be co‑located with Data & AI Architecture Sydney and Enterprise AI Sydney on 4 March, creating a comprehensive forum for strategy, architecture, and applied intelligence—all in one location. Designed for C‑suite and senior decision-makers, CDAO Sydney 2026 will feature keynotes, panels, and real‑world case studies on data readiness,…
ARE report finds JSW Energy and Tata Power best positioned for firm-power era; NTPC’s execution critical as coal economics tighten India’s power sector is entering a decisive new phase as electricity demand surges, peak loads hit record highs, and the country moves toward its 500GW non-fossil capacity target by 2030 post a record 52GW capacity added in FY26But the next chapter of the transition will not be defined by installed capacity alone. A new report by Asia Research & Engagement (ARE), Powering Net Zero: Pathways to Clean Energy for India’s Utility Companies, finds that the market is shifting toward firm, dispatchable and availability-linked power — creating…
Bioxytran, Inc. (OTCMKTS: BIXT) (“Bioxytran” or the “Company”), a biotechnology company developing galectin-targeting carbohydrate technologies with applications across infectious disease, metabolic health, and inflammation, today announced that it has entered into a commercial Distribution Agreement with Khoury Medical LTD (“Khoury Medical”), a company focused on the development and commercialization of plant-derived dietary supplements. Under the agreement, Khoury Medical will commercialize A-SUQAR®, a chewable dietary supplement containing Bioxytran’s proprietary partially hydrolyzed guar gum (PHGG) formulation, in permitted markets in accordance with the Distribution Agreement. The product is marketed as a dietary supplement intended to support healthy post-meal blood sugar levels, consistent with applicable…
Global industry leaders showcase real-world results and AI-driven supply chain planning innovations OMP, a leading provider of AI-powered supply chain planning solutions, brings its REAL conference series to Latin America with a one-day event in São Paulo on April 16, 2026. The conference will bring together Fortune 500 leaders to share how they are transforming global operations through digital innovation. Under the theme “Real expertise. Real solutions. Real results,” the conference focuses on the practical application of AI in complex supply chain environments. The agenda is anchored by three global powerhouses who will provide a “behind-the-scenes” look at their digital transformation journeys…
U.S. Polo Assn., the official sports brand of the United States Polo Association (USPA), proudly supported the 2026 U.S. Open Women’s Polo Championship®, which concluded on February 15 at the USPA National Polo Center (NPC) in Wellington, Florida, on the iconic U.S. Polo Assn. Stadium Field. Widely regarded as the most prestigious women’s polo tournament in the United States, the championship brought together the sport’s top athletes for three weeks of elite competition at the heart of American polo. 1. Victory Eastern Hay proudly displaying their trophy as winner of the 2026 U.S. Open Women’s Polo Championship at the USPA National…
HIGHLIGHTS Firm commitments received to raise A$8.456 million (before costs) via a single-tranche placement at A$0.18 per share. Placement expected to introduce new Australian sophisticated and institutional investors, enhancing the depth of the Company’s share register. Proceeds will enable Austral to accelerate exploration programs in Chile and Argentina and to expand processing capacity at Casposo and Guanaco. Aitken Mount Capital Partners acted as sole Lead Manager and Book Runner to the Placement. Austral Gold Limited (ASX: AGD) (TSXV: AGLD) (OTCQB: AGLDF) (“Austral” or the “Company”), an established gold producer, is pleased to announce that it has received A$8.456 million of firm…
Highlights: Yellow Cat uranium and vanadium exploration drilling program to commence; The program aims to confirm the mineralization extends for 4,500m between known Uranium and Vanadium historical workings; Sampling has yielded values up to 10.33% U3O8 and 25.6% V2O5; Drilling contractor selected and program to commence in early March. Anson Resources Ltd (ASX:ASN) (Anson or the Company) is pleased to announce that its wholly owned Utah-based subsidiary, UV1 Minerals LLC, will commence a targeted exploration drilling program at the Yellow Cat Uranium-Vanadium Project located in the Thompson District of southeastern Utah, USA. Under the approved program, drilling is scheduled to…
Hall Chadwick, the leading Australian-founded professional services firm with a 138-year legacy, has unveiled a high-calibre speaker line-up for its U.S. Forum in Singapore on 10–11 March 2026, bringing together senior U.S. capital markets leaders, global exchange executives, private capital decision-makers and technology and resources leaders as capital, policy and supply-chain strategy increasingly collide. The two-day forum will bring together senior leaders from U.S. capital markets, global exchanges, private capital, technology and critical resources, reflecting the growing convergence of capital markets, geopolitics and supply-chain strategy across the Asia-Pacific region. Designed for issuers, investors and advisers, the forum will focus on U.S.…
The 5th China Chaoshan International Textile and Garment Exhibition will kick off grandly at the Shantou International Convention and Exhibition Center from March 18 to 20, 2026. Centered on the theme “Five Continents Gather in Chaoshan! ” it will create an industry-wide event spanning the entire supply chain and connecting global resources. This exhibition has set a new record for scale. The site covers an area of 150,000 square meters and is divided into 19 major exhibition zones spread across 18 halls. More than 1,200 textile and apparel enterprises, as well as 19 major industrial clusters, will be exhibiting their…
TOKYO, Feb 13, 2026 – (JCN Newswire) – JCB International Co., Ltd., the international operations subsidiary of JCB Co., Ltd., Japan’s only international payment brand, announces its sponsorship of the NHK Symphony Orchestra Singapore Concert 2026, to be held on April 29, 2026, at the Esplanade Concert Hall in Singapore. Making the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Japan and Singapore, this special concert will feature the NHK Symphony Orchestra, one of Japan’s leading orchestras, in its first performance in Singapore in 24 years. The program includes works by prominent Japanese composer Yuzo Toyama, together with Benjamin Britten’s Four Sea Interludes…
12 February 2026, Modern Dental Group Limited (Modern Dental or the Group, HKG: 3600), a leading global dental prosthetic device provider, is pleased to announce our new identity. This year, Modern Dental Group proudly marks its 40th anniversary, celebrating a rich history that began as a robust manufacturer and has evolved into a trusted consultant and solution provider within the dental industry. As we fully embrace the ongoing digital revolution in the dental industry, we are thrilled to unveil our position from “Perfecting Your Smile” to “Redefining Smiles. The Digital Way.” Founded in 1986, Modern Dental Group has the vision of…
YFQ-42A Uncrewed Fighter Jet Executes Mission Autonomy Test General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) passed a new milestone this month, successfully integrating 3rd-party mission autonomy into the YFQ-42A Collaborative Combat Aircraft to conduct its first semi-autonomous airborne mission. For this test, GA-ASI used mission autonomy software supplied by Collins Aerospace, an RTX business, to fly the new YFQ-42A CCA, designed and developed by GA-ASI for the U.S. Air Force. The Sidekick Collaborative Mission Autonomy software was seamlessly integrated with the YFQ-42A’s flight control system, utilizing the Autonomy Government Reference Architecture (A-GRA). The integration enabled robust and reliable data exchange between…
Agreement sets the foundation for a NASDAQ-listed institutional-grade real-world asset tokenization company VerifyMe, Inc. (NASDAQ: VRME) (“VerifyMe”), a provider of authentication and precision logistics technologies and Open World Ltd. (“Open World”), a blockchain infrastructure and real-world asset (“RWA”) tokenization platform, today announced the execution of an Agreement and Plan of Merger (“Agreement”). The merger positions the combined entity as a leading infrastructure provider in the digital asset and tokenization sector. “We are pleased to announce the next step in our plan to merge with Open World to align our complementary strengths,” said Adam Stedham, CEO of VerifyMe. “We believe the combined…
U.S. Polo Assn., the official sports brand of the United States Polo Association (USPA), announces the reopening of its experiential USPA Shop Flagship at the USPA National Polo Center (NPC) in Wellington, Florida. The sports brand is introducing a reimagined retail destination that reflects the brand’s deep connection to the sport of polo and its modern global positioning. The USPA Shop Flagship at the USPA National Polo Center Photo Credit: Augustina Fonda The USPA Shop at NPC now places a strong emphasis on the guest experience. Inside and out, the space is complemented by refined visuals, immersive activations, curated sound, a signature scent,…
Radisson Mining Resources Inc. (TSXV: RDS) (OTCQX: RMRDF) (“Radisson” or the “Company”) is pleased to present an overview of ongoing geological modelling at its 100%-owned O’Brien Gold Project (“O’Brien” or the “Project”) located in the Abitibi region of Québec. This news release focusses on significant new vein-hosted mineralization beneath the historic O’Brien gold mine emerging from the Company’s continuing and fully funded 140,000 metre step-out drill program. Since late 2024, fifteen drill wedges have been completed from pilot hole OB-24-337, delineating a coherent system of at least eight parallel veins demonstrating continuity of mineralization with the former mine workings. These veins…
Casa Minerals Inc. (TSXV: CASA) (OTCQB: CASXF) (FSE: 0CM) (the “Company” or “Casa”), is pleased to announce closing of the final tranche of its previously announced non-brokered private placement (the “Offering”). The Company has closed a total of 2,635,000 units (each, a “Unit”) at a price of $0.125 per unit for gross proceeds of up to $329,375.00 in this tranche, which would be a grand total of 7,552,000 units (each, a “Unit”) for a gross proceed of $944,000 for the announced financing. Each Unit consists of one common share of the Company (a “Share”) and one common share purchase warrant (each…
Bioxytran, Inc. (OTCQB: BIXT) today announced positive clinical results from its recently completed Phase 2 randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, dose-optimization trial evaluating ProLectin-M in subjects with laboratory-confirmed acute viral infection. The Bioxyytran Trial reports complete elimination of viral load in 100% of patients at day 7 versus placebo (p=.001). The completed Phase 2 clinical study was a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, dose-optimization trial evaluating orally administered ProLectin-M in subjects with acute viral infection. The study enrolled 38 subjects, all of whom completed the study. Subjects were randomized to receive one of three ProLectin-M dose levels or a matching placebo, administered over a…
Engagement Strengthens European Investor Outreach as Critical Minerals and Defence Partnerships Accelerate Focus Graphite Inc. (TSXV: FMS) (OTCQB: FCSMF) (FSE: FKC0) (“Focus” or the “Company”), a leading developer of high-grade flake graphite deposits and advanced graphite materials for battery, defence, and industrial applications, is pleased to announce that it has engaged Dr. Reuter Investor Relations (“Dr. Reuter”) to provide investor awareness and communications services across Germany and the broader European capital markets, effective February 16, 2026. Dr. Reuter is a recognized European investor relations and financial communications firm with an established network of institutional investors, retail shareholders, and financial media throughout…
The evaluation was based on specific criteria that analyzed the company’s overall Completeness of Vision and Ability to Execute. CleverTap, the all-in-one customer engagement platform, today announced that they have been positioned by Gartner® as a Leader in their 2026 Magic Quadrant™ for Personalization Engines. We believe this recognition underscores the progress we are making alongside our customers, a growing ecosystem of forward-looking brands and partners dedicated to delivering relevant, responsible, and effective personalization. Our approach to hyper-personalization, individualized to each customer, is built around agentic AI capabilities from CleverAI™ designed to deliver “Experience of One” through 1:1 engagement at scale. We believe the…