Author: Miley Selena

Asia Pacific holds the largest share of ranked markets on the Index for the first time in more than a decade, claiming 10 out of 25 spots. Japan, China, Singapore, South Korea and India see leaps in ranking as Thailand and Malaysia re-enter the top 25. Technological and innovation capabilities emerges as the most important factor shaping investment decisions. Industrial policy is now critical in investment decisions, with 84 percent of investors citing it as extremely or very important. SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 10 April 2026 – Kearney’s Global Business Policy Council today released the 2026 Foreign Direct…

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 10 April 2026 – With warmer conditions expected in the coming weeks, Singapore’s heat and humidity could contribute to increased fatigue and reduced mental clarity among urbanites balancing long commutes and high-pressure work. Despite the sweltering weather, Singaporeans’ passion for an active lifestyle remains strong—from post-work gym sessions to weekend outdoor runs. To help Singaporeans maintain their peak performance, iHerb has curated a “Heatwave Essentials” guide focused on hydration, fatigue resistance, and recovery. As part of this initiative, iHerb is offering a 22% discount sitewide from April 10 to April 24, with consumers able…

Hyundai Motor officially launches its all-electric IONIQ range in China, signaling renewed commitment to the NEV marketTwo new design concepts foreshadow the future direction of the IONIQ brand ahead of Auto China 2026The VENUS Concept sedan and the EARTH Concept family SUV debut as two “planets” in a new model “universe”BEIJING and SEOUL, South Korea, April 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Hyundai Motor Company has officially launched its all-electric IONIQ lineup in China, unveiling two concept cars at the show IONIQ Brand Launch Event in Beijing before Automotive China 2026 (“Beijing Auto Show”) on April 24. Alongside the concepts, Hyundai Motor…

PHU THO, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire – 10 April 2026 – Approved by the Phu Tho People’s Committee, a joint venture between Vinh Phuc International Services and Industrial Zone Joint Stock Company (VISIZ) and SHINEC joint Stock Company officially broke ground on the Phuc Yen Industrial Park (Phuc Yen IP) infrastructure project on April 9. A view of the Phuc Yen Industrial Park in Phuc Yen Ward in Phu Tho Province. — Photo courtesy of the firm Phuc Yen IP covers 111.3 hectares in Phuc Yen Ward in the northern province of Phú Thọ, with a total investment of…

Ascendion Named Market Leader in HFS Research Horizons: Agent Services, 2026 report. Ascendion’s impact on customers – speed of innovation, unlocking capital and managing risk – demonstrates the potential value available when agentic AI is properly combined with modern AI-native methodology and trained engineers. BASKING RIDGE, NJ, April 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Ascendion, an AI-native leader in software engineering impact, has been named a market leader in HFS Horizons: Agent Services, 2026 reportpublished by HFS Research. HFS Research, a globally recognized authority on technology and services, evaluated 36 vendors on their ability to drive the impact of agentic AI by…

MILAN, April 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — GAC will unveil the European version of the AION UT at its European premiere on April 13 in Milan, Italy, a city synonymous with world-class design, creativity and craftsmanship, and the natural home for a car designed here.The compact electric sedan is the second AION model to enter the European market, following the introduction of the AION V last year. With the AION UT, GAC targets the heart of the European market: urban customers who need a car suited to their city without compromising on the interior.Expect moreAION UT is built around a simple…

DUBAI, UAE – Media OutReach Newswire – 9 April 2026 – There was a point in time when electric vehicles weren’t just a relative novelty, but were actually a preferred choice, at least in the U.S., where they first gained traction. Even back in the 1990s, people were already aware of the benefits of EVs, being quieter, easier to operate, and well-suited for city trips. Then they vanished. Crude oil discoveries made fuel cheap. Gas stations multiplied across highways and rural roads. Electricity, meanwhile, barely reached beyond urban centers. Without places to charge, EVs became impractical curiosities, and the internal…

PHUKET, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 9 April 2026 – Phuket, a world-class tourist destination, is emerging as one of Southeast Asia’s hottest residential and real estate investment hubs. In 2025, over 10 million international tourists visited Phuket, generating nearly 546 billion baht in tourism revenue. The condominium market has seen significant growth. Colliers Thailand reports that in 2025, 23 new condominium projects launched in Phuket, totaling over 8,372 units worth more than 47.349 billion baht. A key driver keeping Phuket’s rental market buoyant is the attractive yield of 7–11% per year in prime locations. Botanica Luxury Villas, a…

I THINK, April 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Towards Buddha Co., Ltd., a Taiwanese manufacturer of medical-grade plastic components, will exhibit at Medtec Japan 2026 this April, showcasing its integrated TPU tube injection manufacturing solutions in collaboration with ICP DAS BMP, a supplier of high-performance medical-grade materials. Medtec Japan is one of Asia’s leading exhibitions dedicated to medical device design and manufacturing, attracting global innovators and suppliers from the medical technology ecosystem. Through its participation, Towards Buddha Co., Ltd. aims to expand its international presence and strengthen partnerships within the global medical supply chain.Founded on the principles of precision, integrity and…

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 9 April 2026 – As artificial intelligence (AI) rapidly shifts from experimentation to everyday business use, the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants (ISCA) Academy has launched a hands-on AI training programme across ASEAN to address the region’s growing skills gap in finance and accounting. Designed for immediate workplace application, the new programme equips finance, audit, and accounting professionals with practical AI capabilities, from automating Excel workflows and extracting data from documents to building dashboards, generating presentations, and deploying AI agents to support complex processes. Developed in partnership with Singapore-based AI training specialist Skybots, the…