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New Innovative Molecular Technology Combination "LAMP + CRISPR" as CE-IVD
A Collaboration Leads to Molecularbiological Innovation MUNICH , Oct. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- AmplexDiagnostics and Scope Biosciences are proud to introduce a groundbreaking solution in molecular diagnostics. In a new approach, " eazySNP " combines the highly specialized molecular technologies LAMP and CRISPR . By integrating these two methods, eazySNP enables the rapid and highly specific detection of genetic variants. This technological synergy was made possible through the scientific collaboration between AmplexDiagnostics and Scope Biosciences and represents a significant advancement in m
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Ready Server Launches ReadyServer LLM API, Giving Every VPS Customer Private AI Inference at No Extra Cost
OpenAI-compatible API runs open models over Ready Server's private network, with no API keys and no per-token billing SINGAPORE , Oct. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Singapore-based VPS hosting provider Ready Server today announced the launch of ReadyServer LLM API, a private, OpenAI-compatible AI inference API included with every ReadyServer VPS plan at no additional cost. The service lets developers, digital agencies and tech-focused businesses build AI agents, chatbots, RAG pipelines and coding agents directly from their existing ReadyServer VPS. There are no API keys to manage and no per-token b
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SIEW 2026 Brings Together Global Energy Leaders to "Connect Energy Systems, Power Tomorrow"
SINGAPORE , Oct. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The 19 th Singapore International Energy Week (SIEW) will open on 26 October, bringing together global policymakers, industry leaders and innovators to navigate energy challenges and shape a more secure, connected and sustainable energy future. Highlights of SIEW 2026 I. Opening : The Singapore Energy Lecture will be delivered by H.E. Dr Tan See Leng, Minister for Energy, Trade and Industry (Energy and Industry). YAB Datuk Amar Haji Fadillah bin Haji Yusof, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Energy Transition and Water Transformation, Malaysia, will
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Coway Sweeps the 2026 Good Design Award, Proving Unmatched Design Prowess Across Its Entire Portfolio
Secures five accolades spanning its diverse portfolio, including environmental home appliances and the BEREX wellness lineup. Achieves a rare 'Design Grand Slam' by sweeping the world's top four international design awards this year. SEOUL, South Korea , Oct. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Coway Co., Ltd., the "Best Life Solution Company," announced today its robust showing at the 2026 Good Design Awards , securing five accolades. With these latest wins, Coway has achieved a rare "Design Grand Slam," sweeping the world's top four design competitions this year – the iF Design Award, Red Dot Design Aw
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For the People: The Fish-and-Water Bond Reflected in Half a Quilt
BEIJING , Oct. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- An interview from China.org.cn with Wang Xiaohui and David Ferguson on the Long March: For the People: The Fish-and-Water Bond Reflected in Half a Quilt Wang Xiaohui: We have recounted many brutal battles and perilous ordeals along the Long March. Now, I'd like to tell some heartwarming stories. Let me start with a thought experiment. It's freezing cold, and you have only one quilt to ward off the chill — but then you notice everyone else wrapped in nothing more than tattered cotton rags. What would you do? Maybe you'd say, "Let's split my quilt in half,
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Ignite, Inspire, Innovate: NUS-ISS spotlights possibilities and impact for the next phase of AI transformation while strengthening support for SMEs at its Annual Luncheon
The event celebrates partnership milestones, learners' journeys and highlights NUS-ISS' industry-wide focus on AI transformation, alongside initiatives such as the Show Me Your Agents Hackathon and ALPS programme to help SMEs address real business challenges. SINGAPORE , Oct. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- NUS-ISS is strengthening its efforts to support industries and organisations as they navigate the next phase of AI transformation, while expanding practical support for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to turn business challenges into actionable solutions. from left - Team Interns (SME Category
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Bringing an enhanced living experience to reality, EZVIZ kicks off its roadshow in Indonesia to redefine the smart home, starting with smarter access through its smart entry portfolio
SURABAYA, Indonesia , Oct. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- EZVIZ has announced its "Smarter Access. Safer Everyday" roadshow in Indonesia, with the first stop at Pakuwon Mall (Circle GF Floor) in Surabaya from Oct. 20–25. Featuring simulated scenarios, it allows Indonesian families to experience the peace of mind powered by smart devices. At this first stop, EZVIZ has wrapped up highly anticipated activities, including the launch of its DL10 smart lock and can't-miss prizes worth up to Rp 60,000,000. EZVIZ welcomes Indonesian families with newly launched products and exclusive promotions at the first
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SMARTIES Asia Pacific 2026 Finalists Announced: Showcasing Peak Marketing Excellence and Business Impact
SINGAPORE , Oct. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Marketing + Media Alliance (MMA) announces the SMARTIES Asia Pacific 2026 Finalists , recognizing campaigns that demonstrate exceptional innovation and measurable business impact. Four Channels, One Global Standard For 2026, SMARTIES introduces a refined structure built around how marketing excellence operates in practice, uniting technology, creativity, media, and business impact. Finalists were evaluated across four core channels: Purpose Driven Marketing : Campaigns driving meaningful societal impact, advancing sustainability and inclusion. Impact M
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Malaysia has made no commitment to provide financing support to AirAsia, says ministry
An earlier report claims the carrier was in talks with the government over potential support
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Flexxon Partners with Tech4Biz Solutions to co-develop server infrastructure that is secure by default
As organisations increasingly look to build their own servers to run AI systems, the two companies are working to ensure purpose-built infrastructure and security go hand-in-hand SINGAPORE and BENGALURU, India , Oct. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Flexxon, a pioneer in secure memory storage and hardware-based cybersecurity solutions, today announced its strategic investment in Tech4Biz Solutions. The partnership will see the companies co-develop solutions that enable efficient and reliable deployment of secure server and data centre operations - a heightened need as enterprises move Artificial Intel
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SIEW 2026 Brings Together Global Energy Leaders to "Connect Energy Systems, Power Tomorrow"
SINGAPORE , Oct. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The 19 th Singapore International Energy Week (SIEW) will open on 26 October, bringing together global policymakers, industry leaders and innovators to navigate energy challenges and shape a more secure, connected and sustainable energy future. Highlights of SIEW 2026 I. Opening : The Singapore Energy Lecture will be delivered by H.E. Dr Tan See Leng, Minister for Energy, Trade and Industry (Energy and Industry). YAB Datuk Amar Haji Fadillah bin Haji Yusof, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Energy Transition and Water Transformation, Malaysia, will
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Hindustan Zinc Reports Record Q2 Net Profit of US$ 671 Million, Up 142% YoY; Highest-Ever Quarterly EBITDA Driven by Lower Zinc Cost of Production
UDAIPUR, India , Oct. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Hindustan Zinc Limited, the world's largest integrated zinc producer and among the top 10 silver producers globally, delivered a record second-quarter performance in FY27. The company reported highest-ever quarterly revenue from operations of US$ 1,579 million, up 77% YoY, highest-ever quarterly EBITDA of US$ 972 million, up 108% YoY, and record quarterly net profit of US$ 671 million, up 142% YoY. The performance was underpinned by its highest-ever second-quarter mined metal production of 271 KT, record second-quarter refined metal production of
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APBS Leads Partnership to Help Migrant Workers Participate in Singapore's Return Right Scheme
SINGAPORE , Oct. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Asia Pacific Breweries Singapore (APBS) has brought together industry, government and community partners to help migrant workers take part in Singapore's Beverage Container Return Scheme (BCRS) , known as Return Right [1] . Through the Return Right Roadshow: Migrant Worker Outreach, workers learn how to join the national recycling effort and reclaim deposits on eligible beverage containers. Developed in partnership with Beverage Container Return Scheme (BCRS) Ltd, the Migrant Workers' Centre (MWC), and the National Environment Agency (NEA), the campaig
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FICG PARTNERS WITH MALAYSIA-LISTED CAPE EMS TO ACCELERATE AI AND OPTICAL MANUFACTURING EXPANSION
PRO3C plans to expand from eight to 18 SMT lines by the end of 2027, strengthening FICG's manufacturing capabilities and regional supply chain integration TAIPEI , Oct. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Taiwan-listed FIC Global Inc. (FICG, TWSE: 3701) continues to strengthen its manufacturing footprint in Southeast Asia to support growing global demand for artificial intelligence (AI), high-performance computing (HPC), data centres and high-speed optical communications. Representatives of FICG’s subsidiary, PRO3C (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd., and Cape EMS Berhad (5311.KL) pose with the signed MOA and condition
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Building a Nuclear-Ready Future: Industry Leaders Gather in Singapore to Strengthen Supply Chain Resilience and Capability
SINGAPORE , Oct. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- As countries across Asia-Pacific explore the role of nuclear energy in meeting future energy and decarbonisation goals, industry leaders gathered in Singapore for LRQA's Nuclear Codes, Standards & Supply Chain Readiness forum to discuss the foundations required to build a safe, resilient and nuclear-ready ecosystem. Building a Nuclear-Ready Future: Industry Leaders Gather in LRQA's event in Singapore to Strengthen Supply Chain Resilience and Capability The event brought together experts from assurance, engineering, cybersecurity and legal disciplines t
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Jungheinrich Launches Next-Generation EFG M Electric Forklifts Across Asia-Pacific
New EFG MB and EFG MC electric counterbalance forklifts available to order Models cover load capacities from 1.6 to 3.0 tonnes, with lead-acid and lithium-ion battery options Configurable performance, safety and digital features support applications from warehousing and manufacturing to distribution and retail Integrated telematics and Jungheinrich's regional service network help customers improve fleet availability and operating efficiency SINGAPORE , Oct. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Jungheinrich today announced the Asia-Pacific launch of the next generation of its EFG MB and EFG MC electric cou
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Global Tipping Points Conference 2026 Concludes in Malaysia with Kuala Lumpur Declaration and New Roadmap for Asia
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia , Oct. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Global Tipping Points Conference 2026 (GTP 2026) was recently held at Sunway University, marking the first time the landmark global gathering was hosted in Asia. Centred on the theme "From Understanding to Imagination to Action: Crossing Thresholds for a Thriving Planet", the conference brought together more than 500 participants from 37 countries, including scientists, policymakers, business leaders, health professionals, faith leaders, investors, communicators and civil society representatives to explore how positive tipping points c
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US allows dark-fleet oil tankers to shed sanctions amid bid to boost oil supply
Move to convert sanctioned vessels to lawful ones aims to expand fleet available for carrying crude
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Riyadh Airport restricts jet traffic in wake of Houthi attacks
Several airlines have halted flights in the wake of attacks
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AI agents targeted 1,200 websites and compromised more than 100: report
Successful intrusions typically took around 23 hours of poking and prodding for vulnerabilities
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YouTrip restores services after vendor glitch causes outage
This comes as YouTrip earlier on October 19 experienced an outage across most of its services in Singapore and Thailand.
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Mapping the key players in China’s ecommerce arena
Mapping China’s ecommerce sector: Key players, top investors, and funding insights in one report.
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The AI exit window is wide open. Southeast Asia isn’t standing anywhere near it
Last week, Amazon was reported to be in talks to pay around US$7 billion for Decart, a three-year-old startup valued at just under US$4 billion in May. Cohere signed a letter of intent to buy AI security startup AISLE. Prime Intellect snapped up Moondream. Bumble agreed to a US$1.3 billion take-private. And that was a [] The post The AI exit window is wide open. Southeast Asia isnt standing anywhere near it appeared first on e27 .
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