KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Dec. 17, 2025 -- Haier Group, a leading global provider of better life and digital transformation solutions, today kicks off the 7th Haier Global Fans Festival in Kuala Lumpur with a spectacular five-day pop-up experience at Pavilion Bukit Jalil – The Piazza, Level 3. Spanning 2,600 square meters, the activation space invites football enthusiasts, sports lovers, and Haier fans to celebrate the "Champion Your Haier Life" spirit through hands-on sports activities including badminton, football, and tennis mini games, and stand a chance to win Haie
HONG KONG, Dec. 17, 2025 -- The ChinaOne.Ningbo sailing team achieved a milestone victory in the prestigious Sun Hung Kai & Co Around the Island Race 2025, claiming line honours in one of Asia's largest and most competitive inshore sailing events. Crossing the finish line first amongst a formidable fleet of competitors, the result marked a triumphant Hong Kong debut for the ChinaOne.Ningbo team's high-speed M32 class catamaran. A Victorious Debut in Hong Kong As a highlight of the 17th China Cup International Regatta, the Around the Island Race attracted over 200 boa
GREATER DES MOINES, Iowa, Dec. 17, 2025 -- The Greater Des Moines Partnership has unveiled its 2026 state policy priorities. The Partnership's State Policy Agenda was developed by its Government Policy Council, representing more than 7,200 Regional Chamber Members and over 400 Investors. The Agenda includes a set of featured priorities that will guide The Partnership's state policy efforts in 2026. The Partnership will focus on the following priorities: Economic GrowthRecognizing the competitive nature of economic development and the vital need to attract both business a
Award recognizes Neutrinos' contribution to advancing AI adoption across the APAC region NEW YORK and SINGAPORE, Dec. 17, 2025 -- Neutrinos, a leader in AI-powered intelligent automation for insurers, has been recognized with the AI and Machine Learning Innovation Award at the IIC Vietnam Awards 2025. Held in conjunction with the annual InsurInnovator Connect Vietnam conference, the awards highlight innovations and initiatives that drive measurable progress and raise industry standards. Neutrinos received this recognition for its work in helping insurers operationalize
NEW YORK, Dec. 17, 2025 -- The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) provides a daily pre-market update directly from the NYSE Trading Floor. Access today's NYSE Pre-market update for market insights before trading begins. Kristen Scholer delivers the pre-market update on December 17th U.S. equities are modestly higher as Wall Street digests delayed economic reports from the government shutdown. Non-farm payrolls showed a cooling labor market, but not enough to spark expectations of a rate cut before the Fed's Jan. 28 decision. Tax advisory firm Andersen rings t
オーランド(フロリダ州), 2025年12月17日 -- 世界のアトラクション業界を代表する主要団体であるIAAPAは、Expression Capital Partners LLPとの新たなグローバル提携を発表し、世界中のIAAPA会員の長期的な成功、財務健全性、ならびにイノベーション創出力を支援するための重要な投資となることを明らかにしました。 IAAPAの独占的なプライベートエクイティおよびM&Aアドバイザリーパートナーであり、すべてのIAAPA Exposのプラチナスポンサーを務めるExpression Capital Partnersは、拡充された金融分野の専門知識、投資リソース、ならびに戦略的助言を、世界各地域のアトラクション所有者、開発事業者、運営事業者に提供します。 Expression Capital Partnersは、英国金融行為規制機構の認可および規制を受ける企業として、レジャーおよびエンターテインメント業界との極めて深い独自のネットワークと知見を有しています。従来のプライベートエクイティファームとは異なり、Expression Capitalの創業者の多くはエンターテインメント業界に生まれ育ち、アトラクション、ホスピタリティ、ライブエンターテインメント分野における建設、運営、資金調達、そ
BEIJING, Dec. 17, 2025 -- Autozi Internet Technology (Global) Ltd. (Nasdaq: AZI) (the "Company" or "Autozi") today announced that it has received an investment letter from CDIB Capital International Holdings Limited ("CDIB"). Pursuant to this letter, CDIB proposes to invest a total of approximately US$300 million in the Company in stages at a comprehensive price of US$5.00 per share. If successfully completed, the transaction is expected to significantly strengthen AZI's capital position, providing robust financial support for the Company's future business develo
HANOI, Vietnam, Dec. 17, 2025 -- The Banking Academy of Vietnam (BAV) and Vantage Foundation officially formalised a strategic partnership through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at a signing ceremony held at the Banking Academy's headquarters in Hanoi on 16 December. The agreement establishes a collaboration framework to support future educational initiatives, with programme execution planned for 2026. The ceremony was attended by senior leaders and representatives from both institutions. Representing the Banking Academy of Vietnam were Assoc. Prof.
HONG KONG, Dec. 17, 2025 -- The Hong Kong Chartered Governance Institute (the Institute) held its hybrid Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Tuesday, 16 December 2025. At the Council meeting following the AGM, the Honorary Officers for 2026 were elected (see the list below). Mr Tom SL Chau FCG HKFCG(PE) has been elected as President of the Institute for 2026. He is a partner of Haiwen & Partners LLP. From 1 January 2026, Mr David J Simmonds FCG HKFCG will retire from the presidency, and will continue to serve the Institute ex-officio as Immediate Past Pres
Global leader in Invoice Lifecycle Management combines with Australia's leading provider of accounts payable automation to bring next generation, AI-powered solutions to fast-growing middle market SYDNEY, Dec. 17, 2025 -- Basware, a global leader in Invoice Lifecycle Management, today announced that it has acquired Redmap, a leading Australian provider of Accounts Payable (AP) automation software. Together, Basware and Redmap will deliver a portfolio of AI-driven solutions to middle market and enterprise companies, empowering them to manage the entire invoice lifecycle.