Seasoned European Software Executive David Coste to Join Battery Ventures January 27, 2026 Coste, a longtime leader at pan-European ERP provider Forterro, will be a Battery executive-in-residence
Artajasa, the Largest Operator of Indonesia’s QRIS, and Ant International Launch Global Payments and Digital Finance Partnership January 27, 2026 PT Artajasa Pembayaran Elektronis (“Artajasa”), Indonesia’s leading payment system infrastructure provider, has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Ant International, a leading global digital payment, digitisation and financial technology provider. This strategic collaboration will advance the integration of seamless cross-border payment, AI-powered mobile innovations, and SME digtialisation solutions between Indonesia and Ant International’s [...]
A2RL Drone Championship Sets the Pace for AI in Autonomous Flight January 26, 2026 TII Racing set the fastest autonomous lap of the Championship, establishing a new benchmark for high-speed, vision-based autonomy MAVLAB secured the multi-drone title, showcasing robust multi-agent autonomy in complex, shared environments Human FPV pilot MinChan Kim narrowly defeated AI competitor in a decisive Human vs AI finale, in a down-to-the-wire showdown
Franklin Templeton Aligns Alternative Credit Firms Under BSP Brand January 26, 2026 Benefit Street Partners and Alcentra align under a single, refreshed BSP brand. Move reflects client demand for a specialist, integrated and global credit platform. Franklin Templeton’s alternative credit platform on track to exceed $100bn in 2026. BSP outlines further growth plans including expansion in the Middle East and Asia. New research says 51% of institutional investors will increase credit allocation in 2026. 81% of institutions say a specialist focus on credit is the top attribute for performance.
Saudi Arabia to Host World Economic Forum Global Collaboration and Growth Meeting: Building Common Ground and Reviving Growth on 22-23 April 2026 January 23, 2026 Saudi Arabia will host the World Economic Forum (WEF) Global Collaboration and Growth Meeting: Building Common Ground and Reviving Growth in Jeddah on 22-23 April 2026, it was announced on the closing day of the 56th Annual Meeting of the Forum in Davos, Switzerland. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260123725881/en/ [...]
WEF26: Saudi Arabia Becoming ‘A Connector Economy’ as World Trade Evolves January 23, 2026 His Excellency Majid A. Alkassabi, Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Commerce, today at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos said the Kingdom stands to benefit from ongoing shifts in global supply chains. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260123425621/en/ Speaking in a session titled ‘Many Shapes of Trade’, HE commented: [...]
World Governments Summit 2026 to Include Largest International Participation Yet January 22, 2026 WGS 2026 Hosts High Level Investment Forum Latin America & Caribbean, and World Laureates Summit's Global First
LoungePair Brings on Former LoungeBuddy CEO, Enters Agreements with Vietnam Airlines, Auckland Airport January 22, 2026 Travel-tech company LoungePair has brought on LoungeBuddy founder and former American Express executive Tyler Dikman as a key advisor. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260122515067/en/ The company has also signed a key partnership with Vietnam Airlines to power its new Lotusmiles Lounges platform and has added Auckland Airport’s Strata Lounge [...]
AMGTA Announces EOS as New Principal Member and Appoints Björn Hannappel to Board of Directors January 22, 2026 The Additive Manufacturer Green Trade Association (AMGTA) today announced that EOS has elevated its longstanding participation in the association to Principal Member. As part of this expanded leadership role, Björn Hannappel, Head of Sustainability at EOS, has joined the AMGTA Board of Directors. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260121601881/en/ Principal [...]
Bureau Veritas Named Accredited EcoVadis Consulting Partner January 22, 2026 Bureau Veritas, a global leader in Testing, Inspection, and Certification services (TIC), has been named as an Accredited Consulting Partner by EcoVadis, the global standard for resilient, sustainable supply chains. Accredited Consulting Partners are formally equipped to help businesses complete sustainability assessments, review scores, and improve Environment, Labor and Human Rights, Ethics, and Sustainable Procurement [...]