SINGAPORE, Dec. 18, 2025 -- Whalet, a leading payment provider specializing in cross-border financial services, has inked an agreement with OCBC, Southeast Asia's second largest financial institution by assets, to streamline cross-border payments for small and medium-sized enterprises in China (SMEs). The agreement, signed at a ceremony in Chongqing, strengthens financial connectivity between China and Singapore through localized, efficient payment solutions. Nicholas Liao, Founder & CEO of Whalet, emphasized: "This collaboration with OCBC marks a significant step in our miss
Strategic collaboration aims to enhance operational efficiency and mitigate risks by transitioning to a business process more aligned with regulatory requirements HONG KONG, Dec. 18, 2025 -- Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) today announced a strategic collaboration with Bupa Hong Kong, a leading health insurance specialist in Hong Kong, to deliver Cognizant's first AI-driven Business-Process-as-a-Service (BPaaS) solution for claims modernization in the region. The five-year engagement represents the largest Intuitive Operations and Automation (IOA) services deal for Cognizant in Hong K
Strategic collaboration aims to enhance operational efficiency and mitigate risks by transitioning to a business process more aligned with regulatory requirements HONG KONG, Dec. 18, 2025 -- Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) today announced a strategic collaboration with Bupa Hong Kong, a leading health insurance specialist in Hong Kong, to deliver Cognizant's first AI-driven Business-Process-as-a-Service (BPaaS) solution for claims modernization in the region. The five-year engagement represents the largest Intuitive Operations and Automation (IOA) services deal for Cognizant in Hong K
Expanded new mixed-gender team competition, Hexagon World Series will feature multiple events per year in iconic global cities with equal prize money Series becomes the first fully FIP - governed team circuit, included into the official FIP calendar to complement existing professional and amateur events, encompassing Cupra FIP Tour and Premier Padel This evolution represents a major opportunity for the Hexagon Cup to be fully integrated within the federative padel pyramid Official recognition builds on strategic partnership announced in February 2025 between Hexagon Cup, Pr
SEOUL, South Korea, Dec. 18, 2025 -- Agricultural Corporation Geumsan Insamju, a Korean traditional liquor producer, is stepping up its efforts to expand into overseas markets by participating in an international expo to be held from December 25 to 29, 2025, in the Hong Kong Island and Wan Chai areas. Geumsan County and the Geumsan Ginseng & Medicinal Herb Industry Promotion Institute are actively supporting the global expansion of Geumsan Insamju's traditional liquor products. This initiative is part of a broader strategy launched in 2022 to localize and commercialize Geumsan gins
MUSCAT, Oman, Dec. 18, 2025 -- Future Fund Oman announced record activity in 2025, approving 141 projects this year and lifting total commitments to $1.2 billion as the fund accelerates Oman's economic diversification agenda. Established by Oman Investment Authority with a capital commitment of $5.2 billion to be deployed over five years, the fund is now one of the region's fastest-expanding national investment vehicles, with all capital directed toward projects inside Oman and aligned with the priorities of Oman Vision 2040. Investment activity has drawn growing private-secto
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