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Doosan Enerbility is deepening its Vietnam footprint with multiple gas-fired power plant contracts. The company is positioning to capture additional PVN projects planned for central and northern Vietnam regions.

curated · 2026-10-01 · context →

Doosan Enerbility-led consortium secured $618M (840 billion-won) EPC contract to build O Mon 3 gas-fired combined-cycle power plant in Vietnam by 2030, in partnership with PetroVietnam Technical Service Corp.

curated · 2026-10-01 · context →

MCE Holdings launched new vehicle models and secured contract to supply advanced automotive electronics (audio display units, reverse cameras, ADAS) for Perodua ICE model, with production beginning Q4 FY27. New Johor Bahru factory enables in-house manufacturing.

curated · 2026-10-01 · context →

MCE Holdings is expanding US export business, with expected deliveries to US customer JVIS beginning end of Q2 FY27.

curated · 2026-10-01 · context →

Grindr Inc. announced acquisition of PurposeMed Inc. (parent of Freddie, a digital HIV-prevention/PrEP platform) for $250M upfront ($190M cash, $60M stock) plus up to $70M in performance-based earnouts. Transaction scheduled to close Q4 2026. Marks Grindr's first major acquisition since 2009. Freddie serves 55,000+ patients across 50 US states, DC, and Canada with $80M+ projected 2026 revenue. Grindr will merge Freddie with Woodwork (men's health/performance medication) to launch dedicated 'Grindr Health' healthcare division integrated into mobile app.

curated · 2026-10-01 · context →

Grindr agreed to acquire PurposeMed Inc. (parent company of Freddie, a telehealth provider of PrEP and HIV prevention care) for $250 million in cash and stock, with potential additional $70 million based on performance targets. Expected close Q4 2026.

curated · 2026-09-30 · context →

Bruce Markets secured Toss Securities as its second major Korean brokerage client for overnight U.S. equities market data integration, indicating strong regional demand and market expansion.

curated · 2026-10-01 · context →

Bruce Markets launching 24/7 U.S. equities trading platform with continuous weekend sessions, backed by strategic investments from PEAK6 and Robinhood. Platform leverages Nasdaq trading technology and Apex Clearing Corporation clearing services; regulatory review underway with live launch expected within months.

curated · 2026-09-29 · context →

Arduino (subsidiary of Qualcomm) opened pre-orders for VENTUNO Q edge AI platform board powered by Qualcomm Dragonwing IQ8 Series to simplify robotics development for developers.

curated · 2026-10-01 · context →

Arduino (Qualcomm subsidiary) opened pre-orders for VENTUNO Q, an edge AI robotics platform combining a Qualcomm Dragonwing IQ8 processor with STM32H5 microcontroller. This is Arduino's first intentional robotics product, leveraging 20+ years of community development experience.

curated · 2026-09-23 · context →

ECB launching digital euro as central bank digital currency (CBDC) with 12-month pilot starting H2 2027 and mandatory merchant acceptance by 2029. 36 finance firms including Deutsche Bank, Revolut, Adyen, and UniCredit enrolled as participants.

curated · 2026-10-01 · context →

ECB's governing council approved assessment of linking Europe's TARGET Instant Payment Settlement (TIPS) with Brazil's Pix instant payment system. Technical, operational, legal and business feasibility study underway with Central Bank of Brazil. Pilot project possible in 2028.

curated · 2026-09-24 · context →

Critica appointed Hannah Badenach, a global commodities specialist, to its board to strengthen offtake and financing capabilities for its Mt Lindsay and Jupiter critical minerals projects.

curated · 2026-10-01 · context →

Critica is advancing production of high purity mixed rare earth and iron ore samples from its Jupiter project in Western Australia's Mid West, with ongoing offtake discussions and dual critical mineral scoping studies

curated · 2026-09-23 · context →

AI startup Ema secured $77 million in growth-stage funding during Q3 2026

curated · 2026-10-01 · context →

Ema raised $77M in funding to develop AI agents positioned as enterprise software replacements

curated · 2026-09-23 · context →

Bessemer Venture Partners appointed Mayank Khanduja as Partner in its India practice. Khanduja brings 15 years of venture investing experience across consumer tech, gaming, healthcare, AI, and deeptech. Previously spent 15 years at Elevation Capital backing startups including ShareChat, NoBroker, PlaySimple Games, and others.

curated · 2026-10-01 · context →

Bessemer Venture Partners raised $5.75 billion in new funds, with $4 billion allocated to growth-stage financings and $1.75 billion to early-stage startups.

curated · 2026-09-23 · context →

Toshiba launched the DCL32xx00 Series of dual-channel standard digital isolators for industrial equipment, featuring low power consumption (0.2mA per channel) and mid-speed communication support. Volume shipments began October 1, 2026.

curated · 2026-10-01 · context →

Toshiba launched IX800FXF2YMS4, a dual SiC MOSFET module for industrial equipment including railway vehicles, renewable energy systems, and power conversion systems. Features third-generation SiC MOSFET chips with 3300V drain-source voltage rating and 800A drain current capacity.

curated · 2026-09-24 · context →

Airservices Australia faces a critical workforce shortage in air-traffic control roles at Sydney Airport, triggering government oversight and ATSB investigations into staffing pressures, overtime reliance, and fatigue risks.

curated · 2026-10-01 · context →

Sydney Airport experienced flight cancellations and delays on Friday due to a shortage of air traffic controllers. This follows recent near-miss incidents at the airport.

curated · 2026-09-11 · context →

Ares Management raised $4.2 billion for its inaugural Ares Global Structured Solutions Fund, significantly exceeding the original $1 billion target. The fund will provide flexible capital solutions to general partners, including fund commitments, new strategy seeding, and succession planning support.

curated · 2026-10-01 · context →

Ares completed final close of Ares Pathfinder Fund III at $12.7bn, exceeding initial $6.5bn target and prior Pathfinder II vintage of $6.6bn. Fund was oversubscribed and closed at increased hard cap.

curated · 2026-06-11 · context →

PwC launched a Google Cloud AI Experience Zone in its Riyadh office, signaling a formalized partnership to deliver cloud and AI capabilities to regional clients.

primary · 2026-10-01 · context →

PwC launched an AI Research Institute in Shanghai to position itself as a tech translator for China's enterprise digital transformation

primary · 2026-07-22 · context →

Modaxo completed acquisition of Transit Fare Management and Fleet Management Solutions businesses from Conduent and launched two new products: Novvan and Routeward.

curated · 2026-10-01 · context →

Modaxo signed definitive agreement to acquire Conduent's Public Transit Business (Transit Fare Management and Fleet Management Solutions)

curated · 2026-05-21 · context →

BioMarin Pharmaceutical entered a collaboration with Profluent AI to integrate AI-designed enzyme therapies into its rare disease pipeline research, positioning AI-generated candidates as central to the company's biotech R&D effort.

curated · 2026-10-01 · context →

FDA accepted supplemental New Drug Application to convert VOXZOGO's accelerated approval to full approval in children with achondroplasia, with PDUFA target action date of February 28, 2027

curated · 2026-07-17 · context →

Warren McRae elected President and Chair of CPA Australia, replacing Dale Pinto. Planned board turnover includes new Deputy Presidents Louise Cox and Julie Crisp, plus two new board members (Professor Mark Brimble and Erica Haddon) and two reappointments.

curated · 2026-10-01 · context →

CPA Australia submitted proposal to Treasury for creation of dedicated Whistleblower Protection Office to improve support for corporate and tax misconduct reporting. Current system has multiple regimes, inconsistent eligibility, and complex reporting pathways that discourage disclosures.

curated · 2026-08-04 · context →

Ovo is being acquired by E.On. The regulatory approval has been granted and the deal is expected to close by year-end 2026.

curated · 2026-10-01 · context →

Ovo Energy faces regulatory enforcement action from Ofgem for failing to protect vulnerable prepayment meter customers. Company required to pay £10.4m total (£7m to voluntary redress fund + £3.4m credit/debt relief package) and implement new compliance systems including Safe and Reasonably Practicable (SARP) policy.

curated · 2026-06-03 · context →

KAIST is a core investor and institutional partner in the newly formed Daejeon D-Growth Fund (54 billion KRW). Fund will support startup ecosystem development around KAIST's research capabilities, with specialized deeptech fund focus on KAIST-led ventures.

curated · 2026-10-01 · context →

KAIST appointed Bae Choong-sik, a mechanical engineering professor and expert in eco-friendly energy and carbon-neutral power engineering, as its 18th president, ending a 16-month leadership vacancy.

curated · 2026-06-29 · context →

Kia launched the 2027 EV3 with 500+ first-month sales and achieved another record sales quarter. Company positioning itself as 'the brand to watch' in 2027 in EV segment.

curated · 2026-10-01 · context →

Kia appointed Song Min-su, domestic production head, as co-CEO alongside existing President and CEO Song Ho-sung, creating a dual-leadership structure. This fills the vacancy left by Choi Jun-young, who moved to lead Hyundai Motor Group's newly elevated policy development office.

curated · 2026-07-09 · context →

Prophix announced a strategic collaboration with PwC UK to deliver end-to-end finance transformation and modernisation services for mid-market organisations. The partnership combines Prophix's Corporate Performance Management platform with PwC's transformation consulting expertise.

curated · 2026-10-01 · context →

Prophix announced a strategic partnership with Taxvibes, a direct tax technology consultancy, to integrate tax and finance capabilities

curated · 2026-05-27 · context →

Exabeam announced Agentic SOC capabilities combining AI-driven investigation, execution, and governance for both cloud and on-premises environments, positioning autonomous workflows as next-generation security operations.

curated · 2026-10-01 · context →

Exabeam released survey findings on AI's impact on cybersecurity, positioning themselves as thought leaders in 'Behavior Intelligence for the agentic enterprise' and highlighting AI agents as emerging security threat

curated · 2026-07-08 · context →

OpenX appointed John Rogers, Roku veteran with 25+ years in adtech, as SVP of Global Publisher Development to lead CTV and live-streaming publisher expansion

curated · 2026-10-01 · context →

OpenX parted ways with CEO Matt Sattel after only 4 months in role (February-June 2026). Joshua Metzger appointed as interim CEO. Leadership transition occurs amid broader high-profile exits expected across supply-side platforms in latter half of 2026.

curated · 2026-06-30 · context →

Axios hired Thomas Novelly from Defense One to cover defense and space, expanding editorial capacity and increasing Future of Defense newsletter publication frequency from weekly to twice-weekly.

curated · 2026-10-01 · context →

Axios is launching two new local newsletters in Ohio (Cincinnati and Warren County), marking its 40th and 41st Axios Local markets. The expansion is supported through a partnership with OpenAI and includes hiring of two veteran journalists.

curated · 2026-07-08 · context →

Zopa launched a regulated targeted support service for retail investors—first British bank to offer this regulated middle-ground between generic guidance and full financial advice. Service uses assessment-driven fund matching with Invesco-managed funds.

curated · 2026-10-01 · context →

Zopa is pushing into agentic banking to make their app 'redundant' through AI-powered banking services

curated · 2026-04-28 · context →