Author: Isla

Global textile and apparel company Arvind Limited is strengthening its position in two key regions. Last week, the conglomerate with businesses spanning textiles, apparel, advanced materials, environmental solutions, telecom and omnichannel commerce announced the launch of Arvind Atelier, a wholly owned UAE subsidiary in the Sharjah Airport International Free Zone (SAIF Zone). Additionally, Arvind opened a dedicated Design Hub in London. The Indian company described the London Design Hub and Sharjah-based Arvind Atelier as a “complementary operating structure.” The London hub will focus on customer engagement, trend insights and product development, while the UAE platform will coordinate sourcing, manufacturing integration,…

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The European Union and China are entering a new, more turbulent era in trade relations, as China has evolved from Europe’s favoured customer into a sophisticated competitor, a Brussels lobbyist has said.Chinese businesses are likely to face tougher scrutiny in the EU market as a result, with Brussels already taking steps to diversify its trade and mulling more robust measures to shield local industry from Chinese competition, according to Michael Koplovsky, a senior adviser at the strategic communications firm Kreab International.“There was a recognition of China as a partner some years ago, and China is a very important market for…

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The Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC) has launched the AI Academy for Media and Entertainment (AIME), a new initiative aimed at strengthening artificial intelligence capabilities across India’s media, journalism and public communication sectors.The academy was inaugurated at the IIMC campus in New Delhi by Information and Broadcasting Secretary Chanchal Kumar in the presence of IIMC Vice-Chancellor Pragya Paliwal Gaur and Google DeepMind India Senior Director Manish Gupta. The launch coincided with the graduation ceremony of a 10-week AI Skills Training Programme that trained more than 110 newsroom professionals, media educators and students from over 100 newsrooms and media institutions…

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Baku, May 29, AZERTACAzerbaijani Embassy in Malaysia hosted an official reception marking the country’s Independence Day in the capital city of Kuala Lumpur.The event was attended by Malaysian government officials, members of parliament, heads of diplomatic missions, prestigious higher education institutions, the Azerbaijani community activists, Azerbaijani students, media representatives, as well as numerous Malaysian public representatives.Addressing the event, Ahmad Fahmi Mohamed Fadzil, Malaysian Minister of Communications, and Irfan Davudov, Azerbaijani Ambassador to Malaysia, hailed the historical friendly ties existing between the two countries.Ambassador Irfan Davudov highlighted Azerbaijan’s long-standing statehood traditions and glorious history of independence. The diplomat emphasized the historical…

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Hong Kong is set to fire the starting gun on a gold clearing mechanism this July, a move that deepens its lead over Singapore and sharpens its challenge to London’s centuries-old grip on the global bullion trade. The clearing platform lies at the heart of Hong Kong’s push to set regional gold prices. By boosting liquidity and enabling a local benchmark, it marks the city’s most concrete step yet toward becoming a full-fledged international gold hub. Singapore, by contrast, has signalled similar ambitions but offered no timeline — leaving Hong Kong with a clear first-mover edge. Powering that ambition is…

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Loacker has strengthened its partnership with King Power Thailand with a new in-store activation at Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport. The initiative, which is running throughout May, showcases its new 466.5g Misto Bontà variety pack and core travel retail portfolio. It reflects the growth of premium confectionery gifting and sharing formats along consumers. The Misto Bontà assortment, which was initially rolled out at last year’s TFWA World Exhibition in Cannes, targets self-consumption, on-the-go snacking, family sharing and multi-occasion gifting. Individually wrapped versions include: one Wafer Thins Dark Chocolate (37.5g); seven Classics (45g each) in Napolitaner, Double Choc, Vanilla, Cremkakao, Alpine Milk, Cocoa…

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Revenue, 2025 USD 32.60 Bn Forecast Year, 2035 USD 176.87 Bn What is the Open Banking Systems Market Size in 2026? The global open banking systems market size was calculated at USD 32.60 billion in 2025 and is predicted to increase from USD 38.63 billion in 2026 to approximately USD 176.87 billion by 2035, expanding at a CAGR of 18.40% from 2026 to 2035. The market is rapidly growing due to the government’s critical regulation for open banking adoption and demand for personalized financial services with strict regulations of data security. Key Takeaways Europe held the largest…

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Sam Tan, Chief Executive Officer of BioNexus Gene Lab Corp. (Nasdaq: BGLC), speaking at the 2026 China–Malaysia Economic Cooperation Outlook Forum in Kuala Lumpur Sam Tan, Chief Executive Officer of BioNexus Gene Lab Corp. (Nasdaq: BGLC), speaking at the 2026 China–Malaysia Economic Cooperation Outlook Forum in Kuala Lumpur, where he discussed moving biotechnology cooperation beyond trade into co-development and building a Malaysia–China precision healthcare corridor.KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, May 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — BioNexus Gene Lab Corp. (Nasdaq: BGLC) (“BioNexus” or the “Company”), a technology-focused company advancing innovation across biotechnology, precision diagnostics, and emerging healthcare platforms, today highlighted its participation…

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