Healthcare as the World’s Most Strategic Investment: KFSHRC CEO Calls for Global Collaboration at C3 Japan Summit

TOKYO, Sept 25 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Healthcare must be recognized as the world’s most strategic investment in security, prosperity, and resilience—not as a financial burden—declared H.E. Dr. Majid Alfayyadh, Adviser at the Saudi Royal Court and Chief Executive Officer of King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre (KFSHRC), in his keynote…

Denodo Users Gain 345% ROI, 3–4x Faster Time-to-Insight, and Other Advantages, When Deployed alongside a Data Lakehouse

PALO ALTO, Calif., Sept 25 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Denodo, a leader in data management, announced the availability of a new study conducted by independent analyst firm Veqtor8. The study compared the ROI of using the Denodo Platform alongside data lakehouses, such as those provided by Snowflake and Databricks, versus relying on lakehouses alone.…

The 12th Silk Road International Film Festival Kicked Off in Fuzhou, Fujian

FUZHOU, China, Sept 25 (Bernama-AsiaNet) — On the evening of September 22, the launch ceremony of the 12th Silk Road International Film Festival, co-hosted by China Media Group, Fujian Provincial People’s Government, and Shaanxi Provincial People’s Government, was held in Fuzhou, Fujian. The ceremony highlighted the Maritime Silk Road vibe,…

CIMB to Accelerate Infrastructure and ESG-linked Financing, Trade Settlement Frameworks in ASEAN Plus Three Region

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) — CIMB Group (“CIMB” or “The Group”) has committed to deepening collaboration in infrastructure and ESG-linked financing as well as trade settlement frameworks with member banks from the China ASEAN Interbank Association (“CAIBA”) and ASEAN Plus Three Inter Bank Cooperation Mechanism (“APTIBCM”). This was announced at…

Heathrow Reigns as World’s Most Connected Airport in OAG Megahubs Tenth Anniversary Ranking

LONDON, Sept 25 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — OAG, the world’s leading data platform for the global travel industry, today released Megahubs 2025. In its tenth anniversary year, Megahubs provides the definitive ranking of the world’s most connected airports by analyzing destinations served and scheduled connections at each. London Heathrow celebrates three consecutive years as the world’s…

Smartstream Unveils New Brand to Reflect Its Position as a Data Solutions Leader

LONDON, Sept 25 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) – Smartstream, the trusted data solutions provider for leading global financial institutions and enterprises, today announces its rebranding in alignment with the company’s strategic goal to unlock the potential of its customers’ data and to drive smarter, faster outcomes for their operations. With decades of deep…

First Day Of ASEAN Economic Ministers’ Engagement With Dialogue Partners Reinforces ASEAN’s Centrality And Neutrality For Regional Economic Stability And Prosperity

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) — The Ministry of Investment, Trade & Industry (MITI), as lead of the ASEAN Economic Pillar in 2025, today successfully coordinated the engagement sessions of ASEAN Economic Ministers (AEM) with its Dialogue Partners from the People’s Republic of China (PRC), Japan, the Republic of Korea (ROK), and…

AWS and SAP Expand Collaboration to Advance Digital Sovereignty Across Europe

SEATTLE & WALLDORF, Sept 25 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) – Amazon Web Services (AWS), an Amazon.com company (NASDAQ: AMZN), and SAP SE (NYSE: SAP) today unveiled plans to make SAP Sovereign Cloud capabilities available on the AWS European Sovereign Cloud, a new, independent cloud for Europe backed by a planned €7.8 billion investment from Amazon. The collaboration…

Best’s Commentary: Riots Impose Financial Strain on Nepal’s Insurers and Reinsurers

SINGAPORE, Sept 25 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) – Insured losses from the recent rioting in Kathmandu are expected to be material given that even modest claims can weigh heavily on Nepal’s relatively small non-life insurance market, according to a new AM Best commentary. The riots, widely referred to as the “Gen Z” protest, have underscored…

“Hello Kitty Japanese Fruit Hunt”: A Mobile Scavenger Hunt Featuring Hello Kitty And Japan-Grown Fruits Launches Across Asia!

TOKYO, Sept 25 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) – The Japan Fruit and Vegetables Export Promotion Council (J-FEC) is once again teaming up with Sanrio Co., Ltd. and its character Hello Kitty to launch the interactive digital campaign “Hello Kitty Japanese Fruit Hunt.” Participants use their smartphones to explore a variety of real-world locations—such…