Applications open 16th February, inviting the world's most talented chefs under 30 to apply MILAN, Feb. 16, 2026 -- S.Pellegrino announces the launch of the seventh edition of the S.Pellegrino Young Chef Academy Competition the global initiative designed to identify and support the most promising young chefs under 30. Open to applicants worldwide for four months, the Competition once again invites emerging culinary talent from across the globe to step onto an international stage and help shape the future of gastronomy. To view the Multimedia News Release, please click:ht
HONG KONG, Feb. 16, 2026 -- KCM Trade, a leading global CFD broker, has announced the regional expansion of its AI Mentor system to Vietnam and the African market, effective January 2026. The rollout follows a comprehensive UI overhaul introduced for Thai users and marks the platform's transition toward broader deployment across Asia. Expansion Driven by Thailand's Pilot Results The expansion into Vietnam and the African market builds on the strong performance of the Thai pilot programme, where traders praised AI Mentor for its timely market insights, advanced trend detection, a
Agreement adds new analyzer platforms and expands assay menu across key international markets SAN DIEGO, Feb. 16, 2026 -- QuidelOrtho has entered a long-term strategic supply agreement with Lifotronic Technology Co., Ltd. (Lifotronic Technology Co., Ltd., stock code: 688389), to expand QuidelOrtho's global immunoassay portfolio and accelerate customer access to scalable, high quality, cost-efficient solutions across select markets outside the United States. The agreement provides QuidelOrtho access to multiple high-throughput and low-to-mid volume immunoassay ana
신규 분석기 플랫폼 도입 및 주요 해외 시장에서 분석 메뉴 확장 샌디에이고, 2026년 2월 16일 -- 퀴델오쏘(QuidelOrtho)가 글로벌 면역분석 포트폴리오 확대 및 미국 외 선별 시장에서 확장 가능한 고품질의 비용 효율적인 솔루션에 대한 고객 접근성을 가속하기 위해 리포트로닉 테크놀로지(Lifotronic Technology Co., Ltd., 리포트로닉 테크놀로지)(주식 코드: 688389)와 장기 전략적 공급 계약을 체결했다. 이번 계약을 통해 퀴델오쏘는 다수의 고처리량 및 저·중처리량 면역분석 분석기 플랫폼에 대한 접근 권한을 확보하게 되며, 각 플랫폼은 일반 검사 및 특수 검사를 아우르는 광범위한 분석 메뉴를 지원한다. 이번 협력을 통해 퀴델오쏘의 면역분석 메뉴는 기존 VITROS 시스템에서 제공되지 않던 25종 이상의 신규 분석이 추가될 예정이며, 새로운 파트너 플랫폼 전체에서는 총 70종 이상의 분석 메뉴가 제공될 계획이다. 이러한 포트폴리오 추가는 전체 메뉴 입찰(full-menu tenders)에 대한 경쟁력을 강화하고, 소규모 처리 솔루션을 찾는 소형
HONG KONG, Feb. 16, 2026 -- CNN's Mission Tiger, hosted by CNN's Senior International Correspondent Will Ripley, follows conservation efforts in Southeast Asia aimed at helping tigers rebound from past declines. The program spotlights the innovative strategies and unwavering commitment of individuals and organizations striving to safeguard these majestic predators and their habitats and reconnect fragmented tiger strongholds across the region. Thailand's Western Forest Complex, a vast connected network of forests and protected areas, highlights how well-planned wildlife
The collaboration validates AI-ready card credentials, authentication and payment signals on Visa Intelligent Commerce, ensuring ecosystem readiness for secure, agent-initiated payments SINGAPORE, Feb. 16, 2026 -- DBS Bank, Southeast Asia's largest bank and Visa, a global leader in digital payments today announced their ongoing collaboration to drive the future of agent-initiated payments via a joint pilot under Visa Intelligent Commerce (VIC). VIC brings together a comprehensive suite of integrated APIs and a partner programme, utilising Visa's secure infrastructure to enable
HONG KONG, Feb. 16, 2026 -- This Lunar New Year, Community Med Care is turning seasonal blessings into lasting impact. The charity's "Love & Share" CNY Blessing Campaign invites the public to support its flagship program, "Stand Up with Love: Angel Mission", which provides free Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) consultations to children with autism, ADHD, congenital or acquired brain damage, and other special needs, offering them not just treatment, but a chance to thrive. Acupuncture and TCM: A Path Forward for Nearly 1,300 Children The
[ 메디채널 김갑성 기자 ] CS2009 (PD-1/VEGF/CTLA-4 trispecific antibody) has received Investigational New Drug (IND) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to initiate a Phase II clinical trial in patients with advanced solid tumors. This marks a significant milestone in the global development of this innovative immunotherapy. The ongoing global multicenter Phase II trial is currently enrolling patients in Australia and China. The study design includes 15 cohorts evaluating both monotherapy and combination therapy regimens across 9 solid tumor indications, including but not limit
NEW YORK, Feb. 15, 2026 -- HUUCH, an emerging AI startup in the interactive entertainment space, today announced the completion of the foundational build of its product and game content platform. The milestone marks a significant step in the company's mission to redefine family entertainment through full-body, AI-powered interactive play, and sets the stage for the upcoming market launch of its first core product. The story behind HUUCH begins at home. In many households, families share the same living room and the same evening, yet remain absorbed in separate screens. This qui
BEIJING, Feb. 15, 2026 -- To mark the start of the Year of the Horse, China Media Group will broadcast a special gala celebrating the growing global influence of Chinese New Year and the country's culture. Produced by CMG's Chinese Language Global Programming Center, "Festival of Spring 2026: A Worldwide Celebration" will be aired on the first day of the Lunar New Year, on CCTV-4. A mixture of sentimental and upbeat songs, including "Flowers of Fortune", "The Bronze Galloping Horse" and "Qilin", and innovative and traditional acts including "