In the news release, LSBF Secures UTAP Funding for SCAQ Programmes, Renews Three-Year Partnership with ISCA to Strengthen Singapore’s Accountancy Talent Pipeline, issued 16-Sep-2026 by London School of Business & Finance Singapore Campus over PR Newswire, we are advised by the company that changes have been made. The complete, corrected release follows:
LSBF Secures UTAP Funding for SCAQ Programmes, Renews Three-Year Partnership with ISCA Academy to Strengthen Singapore’s Accountancy Talent Pipeline
SINGAPORE, Sept. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The London School of Business and Finance (LSBF) Singapore Campus has announced that its Singapore Chartered Accountant Qualification (SCAQ) preparatory programmes are now approved under the Union Training Assistance Programme (UTAP), making professional accounting education more accessible and affordable for eligible union members.
The milestone comes alongside the renewal of LSBF’s partnership with ISCA Academy, the professional learning arm of the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants (ISCA), for another three years, reaffirming both organisations’ shared commitment towards developing a strong pipeline of accounting and finance professionals in Singapore.
With UTAP funding, eligible NTUC members can now enjoy additional financial support when enrolling in LSBF’s SCAQ preparatory programmes, lowering the barriers to professional qualification while encouraging continuous upskilling in line with Singapore’s national workforce development agenda.
The dual milestone reinforces LSBF’s growing role as a trusted education partner for aspiring Chartered Accountants and finance professionals seeking industry-recognised qualifications.
Expanding Opportunities for Future Chartered Accountants
As demand for highly skilled finance professionals continues to grow amid evolving regulatory requirements and digital transformation, the SCAQ remains one of the country’s most respected professional credentials.
“This partnership renewal reflects a long-term commitment to developing the capabilities Singapore’s economy will need from its future accounting and finance professionals. By combining the strength of the SCAQ pathway with high-quality and industry-relevant preparation, we can help more candidates progress with confidence and support employers in building stronger finance teams. This will help sustain a resilient and future-ready profession“, said Ms Zoey Xie, Chief Operating Officer, ISCA Academy.
Through its renewed collaboration, LSBF and ISCA Academy will continue to deliver SCAQ preparatory programmes designed to equip candidates with the technical knowledge, practical competencies, and examination readiness required to achieve the Chartered Accountant of Singapore designation.
The renewed partnership also paves the way for deeper collaboration in programme delivery, student engagement initiatives, and efforts to strengthen Singapore’s accountancy talent pipeline.
“The approval of UTAP funding, together with our partnership with ISCA Academy, represents a significant milestone for LSBF and, more importantly, for aspiring accounting professionals.”
“Professional education should be accessible, relevant, and closely aligned with industry needs. These developments enable more working professionals to pursue the SCAQ while receiving quality preparation and meaningful financial support“, said Miko Chng, Director, Sales & Marketing at LSBF Singapore Campus.
Supporting Singapore’s SkillsFuture and Workforce Transformation
The introduction of UTAP funding complements Singapore’s broader national focus on lifelong learning and professional upskilling.
By reducing the cost of professional education and strengthening collaboration with industry bodies, LSBF continues to support finance professionals in remaining competitive within an increasingly complex and technology-driven business landscape. Since becoming an approved SCAQ preparatory course provider, LSBF has supported numerous aspiring Chartered Accountants through comprehensive examination preparation and personalised academic support.
The institution has continued to invest in practitioner-led teaching, exam-focused preparation, flexible learning options, and employer engagement, ensuring students receive an education that combines academic excellence with real-world application.
BERLIN, GERMANY – Media OutReach Newswire – 17 September 2026 – At IFA 2026, Midea’s Fabric and Floor Care division presented its latest innovations in laundry and floor-cleaning technologies themed at “Zoned Care, Omni Clean”.
With the Omni Trio washing machine and AT8 Ultra wet-and-dry floor cleaner as key highlights, the showcase addressed a wide range of everyday home-care challenges, including separate laundry care, noise and vibration reduction, stubborn stain removal and the cleaning of tangled hair from floors.
During the exhibition, the products drew attention from German technology and smart-home media and also received recognition from industry bodies. The showcase innovations were honoured with the YD Best Design Award, while the Omni Trio received VDE A-10% low-noise certification, highlighting Midea’s continued strengths in both industrial design and product engineering.
Two Products, One Home-Care Direction
The Omni Trio brings a different approach to laundry separation. Its three independently operated drums—a 10 kg main drum and two 0.5 kg smaller drums—allow different loads to be washed separately at the same time. Everyday clothing, baby garments, socks and underwear can be handled without waiting for one cycle to finish before starting another.
Independent water inlets and Auto Dose systems, Foam & Flow DualSpray technology and low-noise performance support the same objective: making categorized laundry care easier to integrate into daily routines.
For floor care, the AT8 Ultra addresses another set of frequent cleaning tasks. Its technologies include Easy Foam cleaning, 60°C hot water on demand, a mechanical arm for improved water pickup, anti-tangle technology, and automated roller cleaning and drying. Each targets a practical issue, whether it is a stubborn stain, residual water or hair wrapped around the roller.
Together, Omni Trio and AT8 Ultra demonstrate how “Zoned Care, Omni Clean” extends beyond individual product features. Different cleaning tasks call for different solutions, and Midea FFC is applying its experience across laundry care and floor cleaning to address these needs with greater precision.
From European Needs to Global Development
IFA 2026 also provided Midea with an opportunity to observe how these innovations respond to expectations in the European market, where quieter operation, efficiency, flexibility and ease of use remain key considerations for home appliances.
These local insights also contribute into Midea FFC’s global product development. Learnings from different markets help shape technologies that can be adapted to diverse homes, daily routines and cleaning habits.
For the home-care category, the next stage of innovation is not simply adding more functions. It is about enabling appliances to better understand and handling specific household tasks, with greater automation and less effort from the user. For Midea FFC, the response at IFA 2026 offers a valuable reference point as the company continues to develop home-care technologies for markets around the world.
Hashtag: #Midea #OmniTrio #AT8Ultra
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ABOUT MIDEA & MIDEA GROUP
Midea is a global technology company specializing in smart home appliances, climate solutions and floor-care technologies, with a focus on user-centric design, energy efficiency and sustainable innovation.
Supporting Enterprises to Go Global, Strengthening Talent Nurturing, Promoting Design Mega Events, and Reinforcing Hong Kong’s Positioning as an East-meets-West Centre for International Cultural Exchange
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 17 September 2026 – Hong Kong Design Centre (HKDC) welcomes the initiatives outlined in The First Five-Year Plan for Economic and Social Development of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (2026–2030) (The First Five-Year Plan) and the Chief Executive’s 2026 Policy Address, in particular to strengthen support for local design enterprises to go global, nurture design talent, promote design mega events in Hong Kong, and further reinforce Hong Kong’s pivotal role as an ‘East-meets-West centre for international cultural exchange’.
Mr Steve Leung, Chairman of Hong Kong Design Centre, stated, ‘The current-term Government has achieved encouraging results in promoting the development of the design industry. One notable example is the Hong Kong Fashion Fest, an annual mega event launched in response to the Chief Executive’s 2023 Policy Address, which has gained increasing recognition from both the industry and the public, positioning Hong Kong as Asia’s leading fashion design hub. The First Five-Year Plan further enumerates a blueprint and vision for the city’s overall development. The 2026 Policy Address also aligns with and supports the objectives of The First Five-Year Plan by outlining concrete measures to drive development.’
Mr Steve Leung continued, ‘In response to the recommendations set out in the 2024 Policy Address, Hong Kong Design Centre has completed the restructuring of its organisation and functions, and has been progressively implementing a new development roadmap and direction. The Centre will fully align with The First Five-Year Plan and the Government’s initiatives, while actively integrating into and serving the overall national development. Through our various flagship programmes, we will continue to focus on helping design enterprises enhance their products and brand design capabilities and services, strengthening collaboration and interface between start-ups and Chinese Mainland enterprises, and driving Hong Kong’s design industry to go global for more business opportunities.’
To align with the Government’s efforts in implementing the ‘Bringing in and Going Global’ strategy, and to leverage its role as a platform for overseas expansion, HKDC launched its Outreach Programme last year, leading Hong Kong’s emerging designers to participate for the first time in Shanghai Fashion Week and the ‘Think Business, Think Hong Kong’ programme in Milan. This year, the programme will continue across Chinese Mainland and overseas cities, assisting Hong Kong’s design and creative talents to explore new markets, while leveraging Hong Kong’s role as a ‘super connector’ and ‘super value-adder’ in driving global design industry exchange.
Regarding nurturing of talents, HKDC continues to refine its incubation function. A new design incubation programme will be launched this year, assisting potential design enterprises in achieving high-quality development. The programme aims to incubate design start-ups established for one to three years, and provides in-depth support to enterprises established for three to 15 years. Together, these help design businesses across different disciplines and stages of development build a solid business foundation, drive brand upgrading and market expansion, thereby achieving sustainable growth and generating fresh momentum for Hong Kong’s creative economy.
In recent years, the Government has been vigorously promoting the hosting of world-class design mega events in Hong Kong. HKDC is honoured to expand its annual flagship event, Business of Design Week (BODW) in 2026/27, and re-brand BODW in the City as DESIGN@HKG. From November onwards, HKDC will collaborate with venue partners, international and local brands, and designers, to present a wider range of design programmes across different districts in Hong Kong. Through interactive experiences, the initiative will infuse local design culture and creative elements into every corner of the city, encouraging participation from corporate brands, tourists, and the general public. At the same time, leveraging BODW Summit to gather global creative leaders and entrepreneurs to Hong Kong for exchange, while connecting design-themed activities across the city, creates synergy and fosters greater creative atmosphere. The DX design hub in Sham Shui Po will continue to curate a diverse range of thematic design exhibitions, fashion retail and immersive design experiences, energising community creativity, fostering cross-sectoral exchange and commercial collaboration, and promoting the local economy and cultural tourism.
In support of the Government’s drive to reinforce Hong Kong’s position as Asia’s leading hub for fashion design and retail through the continued staging of the annual mega event, Hong Kong Fashion Fest, HKDC is delighted to have partnered for the first time with Camera Nazionale della Moda Italiana (CNMI), the organiser of Milan Fashion Week. Together, HKDC and CNMI co-curated the ‘Future Threads: Menswear’s New Waves Between Italy and Hong Kong’ Exhibition, one of the flagship programmes of this year’s Hong Kong Fashion Fest. Meanwhile, HKDC’s fashion initiative, Fashion Asia Hong Kong, presented its two highlight events ‘Fashion Challenges Forum’ and ’10 Asian Designers to Watch’ Exhibition’, bringing Asia’s avant-garde design to the international stage.
As a strategic partner of the HKSAR Government, HKDC is committed to promoting design and creative culture, with a view to reinforcing Hong Kong’s position as an international design hub. HKDC will continue to fully support the Government’s policy initiatives to foster the development of the cultural and creative industries in Hong Kong. Working hand in hand with the industry, we strive to thoroughly implement Hong Kong’s positioning as the ‘East-meets-West centre for international cultural exchange’ under the National 15th Five-Year Plan.
Hashtag: #HKDC
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About Hong Kong Design Centre
Hong Kong Design Centre is a strategic partner of the HKSAR Government in leveraging the city’s East-meets-West advantage to create value from design.
The major programmes include Business of Design Week (BODW), bodw Future Lab, DFA Awards, Fashion Asia Hong Kong and DESIGN@HKG (formerly BODW In the City). Since 2024, we have also been operating the DX design hub in Sham Shui Po, dedicated to fostering emerging design talents and facilitating collaborations and exchanges in the design industry, as well as providing visitors an immersive experience through innovative exhibitions, fashion showcases and cultural events.
To achieve our goals we:
Cultivate a culture of design
Bridge stakeholders to opportunities that unleash the power of design
Promote excellence in various design disciplines
About Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency
The Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency (CCIDA), formerly known as Create Hong Kong (CreateHK) since 2009, was established in June 2024. CCIDA is a dedicated office under the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR Government) to provide one-stop services and support to the cultural and creative sectors with a mission to foster a conducive environment in Hong Kong to facilitate development of the arts, culture and creative sectors as industries. CCIDA’s strategic foci are nurturing talent and facilitating start-ups, exploring markets, promoting cross-sectoral and multi-disciplinary collaboration, promoting industrialisation of the arts, culture and creative sectors under the industry-oriented principle, and fostering a creative atmosphere in the community, thereby reinforcing Hong Kong as Asia’s creative capital and our positioning as the East-meets-West centre for international cultural exchange.
Disclaimer: The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region provides funding support to some of HKDC’s activities/projects only, and does not otherwise take part in such funded activities/projects. Any opinions, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed in this publication and relevant materials/events (or by members of the project teams) are those of HKDC only and do not reflect the views of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau, the Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency, the CreateSmart Initiative Secretariat or the CreateSmart Initiative Vetting Committee.
“Bangkok International Fashion Week 2026” Reinforcing Leadership in Driving Thai Fashion onto the Global Stage
BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 17 September 2026 – The fashion scene is set to ignite once again as Siam Paragon, Siam Center, and Siam Discovery join forces to present Thailand’s most influential fashion week, “Bangkok International Fashion Week 2026” (BIFW2026), on a grand scale. The event will showcase Thailand’s creative potential through 10 powerful runway shows by 10 leading Thai designers and fashion brands, while providing a platform for a new generation of young Designers to showcase their talent. Fashion lovers are also invited to discover new brands and emerging fashion trends from around the world, further reinforcing Siam Paragon, Siam Center and Siam Discovery as premier destinations for fashion and creativity in Asia. BIFW2026 will take place from 1–11 October 2026 at Siam Paragon, Siam Center, and Siam Discovery.
This year marks the 19th edition of Bangkok International Fashion Week (BIFW2026), recognized as Thailand’s leading fashion week and one of Asia’s foremost fashion events. Siam Paragon, Siam Center and Siam Discovery join forces with leading public- and private-sector partners, including the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), Kasikornbank Public Company Limited, Merz Aesthetics Thailand Co., Ltd., Madame Fin Co., Ltd., XPENG Thailand, Millennium Auto Group, Indorama Ventures Public Company Limited, THANN, KIKI Beauty Space, Grey Goose, and M.A.C Cosmetics, to powerfully advance the Thai fashion industry onto the international stage.
Thanaporn Tantiyanon, Managing Director of Siam Paragon Shopping Center, said: “For more than 19 years, Siam Paragon Bangkok International Fashion Week has been recognized as one of the region’s leading fashion weeks and an important platform for driving culture and shaping the direction of future fashion. This year, we continue to reinforce this position through BIFW2026, which goes beyond being a runway for presenting the latest collections. It serves as a hub of inspiration, an exchange of creative perspectives, and a platform for driving contemporary culture under the concept ‘TH-nomenal Extraordinary – Lead the Culture, Wear the Future.’, ready to showcase the potential and excellence of Thai fashion to an international audience. Each show goes beyond simply presenting fashion collections; it conveys the designers’ visions, identities, and cultural power through contemporary design, while creating a fashion experience that goes beyond the conventional runway format. “This year, Siam Paragon continues to position BIFW2026 as an important platform for reflecting the potential and creativity of the Thai fashion industry to a global audience. It reinforces Siam Paragon’s role as a World Class Fashion Destination, ready to elevate Bangkok as one of Asia’s key fashion destinations while driving the Thai fashion industry forward with strength and sustainability.”
Ekawit Chaiwaranurak, Assistant Managing Director, Head of Siam Center and Siam Discovery Business Unit, added: “At Siam Center, we are continuing our collaboration with Epson Thailand for the third consecutive year to support learning and the production process. We firmly believe that the creativity emerging today can grow into an important driving force for the Thai fashion industry of tomorrow. ‘Visionary Stage’ is therefore more than a fashion platform. It is a space of opportunity where young designers from across the country can experiment, express their identities, and reinterpret the unique identities of their respective regions through contemporary design. Under the concept ‘NEXT TH-PHENOMENON,’ we want to see the next wave of Thai fashion talent given the space to showcase their potential and confidently take their work onto the global stage.
“At Siam Discovery, we see fashion as an experience of discovery—not simply about following trends, but about creating a space where everyone can experiment, seek inspiration, and define their own style. Through SIAM DISCOVERY FASHION REVOLUTIONARY 2026, we present fashion from diverse perspectives, ranging from global brands and new collections to emerging Asian brands to watch, making Siam Discovery a destination where everyone can discover something new and enjoy fashion in their own way.”
“Bangkok International Fashion Week 2026” (BIFW2026) presents a series of highlights designed to unveil the potential of Thai fashion as a global creative powerhouse across three key dimensions:
SIAM PARAGON: THE GLOBAL LANDMARK
Siam Paragon will transform into an iconic grand runway, showcasing the potential and excellence of Thai fashion through 10 powerful shows by 10 leading Thai designers and brands: 27 FRIDAY, 37°c Thirty-seven degrees Celsius, CHATO, FLYNOW, ISSUE, MERGE, NAGARA, PAINKILLER Atelier, POEM, and VVON SUGUNNASIL, taking place from 8-11 October 2026 at Parc Paragon, Siam Paragon.
Bringing together distinctive and diverse perspectives on fashion, the shows will be presented under the concept “TH-nomenal Extraordinary – Lead the Culture, Wear the Future.” The collections will express the creative power of Thai fashion through visions that reflect cultural identities and perspectives on the future, demonstrating the ability of Thai designers to create distinctive work capable of making an impact on the international fashion scene.
The 10 grand runway shows will go beyond presenting each brand’s latest collections. They will provide a platform for designers to express their identities and visions through contemporary design, creating an experience that transcends traditional fashion show format while reflecting the power of fashion. Simultaneously, BIFW2026 reinforces Siam Paragon’s role as a Global Landmark, ready to elevate Bangkok as one of Asia’s key fashion destinations.
SIAM CENTER: VISIONARY STAGE – THE NEXT TH-PHENOMENON
Meanwhile, Siam Center, The Ideaopolis, the city of trend-forward ideas, continues to support the creative power of the new generation through “Bangkok International Fashion Week 2026 – Visionary Stage at Siam Center,” taking place from 1-4 October 2026 at Atrium 2, G Floors, Siam Center
The platform provides young designers with an opportunity to showcase their potential through fashion and design that reflects creativity, identity, and stories from diverse regions across Thailand under the concept “NEXT TH-PHENOMENON”—the next wave of creative Thai power transformed into world-class fashion design.
This year, the initiative brings together talent from 13 universities and institutions across Thailand, including Bangkok University, Khon Kaen University, Chulalongkorn University, Chanapatana International Design Institute, Chiang Mai University, Thammasat University, Rajamangala University of Technology Phra Nakhon, Mahasarakham University, Suan Sunandha Rajabhat University, Udon Thani Rajabhat University, Srinakharinwirot University, Rajamangala University of Technology Srivijaya Songkhla, and Prince of Songkla University, together with three Thai designer brands: Keira Selbe, Sleeping Cloud, and Tao Thong Dam x Mohhomphrae / Heritage / Kanhom. Together, they reinterpret Thai fashion through a new-generation perspective, connecting local wisdom, culture, and ways of life from different regions with contemporary design.
Another exciting dimension comes from Siam Discovery, The Exploratorium – The Biggest Arena of Lifestyle Experiments, which presents fashion through the lens of discovery and lifestyle experimentation with “SIAM DISCOVERY FASHION REVOLUTIONARY 2026,” taking place on 6 October 2026 at G Floor, Siam Discovery.
Siam Discovery will be transformed into a runway of discovery, showcasing standout seasonal collections, powerful silhouettes, and trends shaping contemporary fashion through distinctive and unexpected styling.
A key highlight is Discovery Selection, a curated space featuring distinctive, trendsetting fashion and lifestyle brands from around the world, inviting visitors to discover something new. Highlights include the latest collection from DAMSON MADDER, which offers a fresh interpretation of the British countryside, and ADERERROR, presenting its “TIME AFTER TIME” concept inspired by pottery and ceramics, expressed through distinctive silhouettes and unique item pairings that create intriguing proportions. Other brands include OPEN YY, AJOBYAJO, and ANDERSSON BELL, among others.
Siam Discovery also reinforces its role in introducing Thai fashionistas to new brands through a curated selection of Vietnamese fashion brands brought to Bangkok by House Of Aren, adding further diversity to the fashion landscape. The selection brings together Vietnamese brands that express identity through fashion, confidence, and creativity, empower women’s energy to shine limitlessly, including BONJOUR and FIG&TONKA, each offering distinctive concepts and perspectives on fashion.
Get ready for the fashion phenomenon of the year, “Bangkok International Fashion Week 2026,” taking place this October:
Visionary Stage at Siam Center: 1–4 October 2026
SIAM DISCOVERY FASHION REVOLUTIONARY 2026: 6 October 2026
Siam Paragon Bangkok International Fashion Week 2026: 8–11 October 2026 at Parc Paragon, Siam Paragon
For more information, visit www.siamparagon.co.th or the Siam Paragon Facebook page.
Laos has taken over the ASEAN Women Entrepreneurs Network chairmanship and will host the network’s regional forum and awards in Vientiane.
Laos has taken over the chairmanship of the ASEAN Women Entrepreneurs Network for the 2026-2027 term and will host the network’s regional forum and awards in Vientiane.
The ASEAN Women Entrepreneurs Network rotates its chairmanship among ASEAN member states every two years.
The 2026 ASEAN Women Entrepreneurs Network Forum and Awards will bring together women entrepreneurs from across the region and include an awards ceremony recognizing businesswomen from participating ASEAN countries.
Ten women entrepreneurs from each participating country have been selected for the awards, according to the organizers. The selection was open to public applications, with candidates assessed based on their business and social contributions in their respective countries.
The network focuses on supporting women-owned businesses and promoting cooperation among women entrepreneurs across Southeast Asia. Its work includes regional cooperation on issues affecting women-owned businesses, including the shift toward digital and green economies.
In Laos, the network is represented by the Lao Business Women’s Association.
The forum and the Lao network are supported by the Ministry of Industry and Commerce and the Lao Women’s Union.
Wat Sisaket, Pha Thatluang recorded more than 208,500 visits. (Picture by Lao Tourism)
Tourism professionals in Laos can now access the Sustainable Tourism Academy in Lao, following a partnership between the Global Sustainable Tourism Council, Agoda and the Skills for Tourism, Agriculture and Forestry Program.
The free online platform, established by Agoda and the Global Sustainable Tourism Council in 2025, provides courses on sustainable tourism and hospitality based on the council’s Hotel Standard.
The Skills for Tourism, Agriculture and Forestry Program has supported the translation of the academy into Lao, along with all six sets of the Global Sustainable Tourism Council’s standards.
The Lao-language materials are available to tourism professionals, educators, institutions and public-sector organizations.
Removing Language Barriers
Lee Sheridan, Senior Skills for Tourism Adviser for the program, said the translation would make sustainability resources more accessible to people working in the tourism sector.
“By removing language barriers, this collaboration facilitates access to world-class sustainability knowledge. The translation of the GSTC Standards and the Sustainable Tourism Academy platform into Lao language provides the opportunity for students, educators, and hospitality leaders to equip themselves with the practical skills needed to elevate sustainable tourism in Laos.”
A blended-learning course for small tourism businesses in Laos will also be launched as part of the partnership.
“We are proud to partner with the STAF Program and GSTC to bring practical, locally relevant sustainability learning to the Lao tourism industry through the Sustainable Tourism Academy. We hope the platform will support professionals in putting sustainability into practice and contribute to the continued development of a more sustainable and resilient tourism sector aligned with internationally recognised sustainability standards,” said Boratay Uysal, Senior Sustainability and Inclusion Manager at Agoda.
Jisun Kim, GSTC Training Program Manager, said making the standards available in local languages could help tourism professionals apply them in their work.
“Making sustainability knowledge and the GSTC Standards available in local languages is essential to strengthening capacity and supporting practical implementation,” Jisun said.
The Skills for Tourism, Agriculture and Forestry Program is co-financed by Luxembourg, Switzerland and the European Union. It is implemented by the Lao Ministry of Education and Sports in partnership with LuxDev, the Luxembourg Development Cooperation Agency.
Since its launch in 2025, the Sustainable Tourism Academy has reached nearly 5,000 tourism professionals and aspiring practitioners across Asia and has been recognized by ASEAN as a regional capacity-building resource.
The platform now offers learning content in eight languages: English, Vietnamese, Malay, Thai, Indonesian, Japanese, Korean and Lao.
SEOUL, South Korea, Sept. 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Devexperts, the global software developer for the capital markets, has announced that it is now delivering access to US equity markets for brokers in South Korea, via a single, turnkey solution complete with a front-end trading platform, integrated market data feeds, and full execution services.
The solution is powered by Devexperts’ flagship, off-the-shelf trading platform, DXtrade. It features an end-to-end US equities trading software stack, including US market data feeds from Devexperts’ own market data provider, dxFeed, as well as integrated execution services.
The complete turnkey framework promises a faster time to market, with the ability to embed directly and seamlessly with brokers’ existing ecosystems. As a comprehensive technology suite, it also means brokers can rely on one point of contact for the technology’s complete delivery and maintenance.
The solution provides brokers in South Korea with the opportunity to swiftly position themselves to meet the demands of the country’s growing US equities retail trader and investor base. Indeed, estimates suggest retail investors in South Korea are already investing several billions of dollars in US stocks each month.
Jon Light, Senior Director of Product Management at Devexperts, says: “The retail investor community in South Korea is taking a very clear interest in the US market. As such, we are pleased to offer brokers in South Korea a complete US equities turnkey solution – including trading platform, market data delivery, and execution services – that enables them to quickly and efficiently deliver the access to US stocks their clients are looking for. Our end-to-end off-the-shelf US equities solution is the only one of its kind and we are excited to be bringing its benefits to the South Korean capital markets.”
DXtrade is a white-label trading platform solution that allows for full broker branding and customization. It additionally includes industry-standard APIs for seamless integrations with third parties.
The platform is available for web and mobile, as well as via a white-label mobile app for iOS and Android.
dxFeed is a leading global market data, financial services, and AI- and IaaS-driven solutions provider for the global capital markets, brokerages, prop traders, exchanges, professional traders, and academic institutions worldwide.
About Devexperts
Devexperts is a software development company that has been serving the needs of capital markets since 2002. To find out more, please visit: https://devexperts.com/.
SYDNEY, Sept. 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — TMGM is strengthening its support for para sport in Vanuatu through a three-year partnership with the Vanuatu Paralympic Committee (VPC), supporting initiatives that expand participation and create development pathways for people with disabilities.
The partnership was recently marked at the Vanuatu National Games para-sport awards ceremony on 9 September, where Prime Minister Jotham Napat joined the sporting community in recognising the achievements of participating athletes. The occasion also provided an opportunity for TMGM to reaffirm its commitment to VPC while joining the presentation of awards to athletes.
Awards Ceremony with Prime Minister of Vanuatu, Hon. Jotham Napat
Running from 2026 to 2028, the partnership provides annual support for VPC’s programmed initiatives, with a focus on sustained development beyond individual competitions. The collaboration comes as Vanuatu continues to build its presence in international para sport, including its recent representation in Para Powerlifting at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games.
Across Vanuatu’s geographically dispersed communities, VPC has worked to expand access through initiatives including its Hub & Spoke programme. Recognised by the International Paralympic Committee, the model develops local coaching capacity and connects athletes across four provinces with training, classification and competition opportunities.
“Our partnership with VPC reflects our belief that meaningful progress is built over time. International competition is an important milestone, but developing para sport requires sustained access to coaching, participation and opportunities to progress. We are proud to support VPC as it continues building these pathways,” said TMGM.
The partnership reflects TMGM’s broader commitment to supporting locally relevant initiatives across Asia-Pacific.
Founded in 2013 in Sydney, Australia, TMGM Group is the Official Regional Partner of Chelsea Football Club. As a broker providing global financial product trading, TMGM is regulated by ASIC (Australia), VFSC (Vanuatu), FSC Mauritius, and FSA (Seychelles).
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