1, Oct 2026
NMIMS School of Business Management MBA 2027 Application Closes on 10 October
MUMBAI, India, Oct. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Applications for the MBA 2027 intake at NMIMS School of Business Management (SBM) are set to close on 10 October 2026, giving aspiring management professionals a final opportunity to apply.
The flagship MBA Core programme is offered across Mumbai, Navi Mumbai, Bengaluru, Indore, Hyderabad and Ahmedabad campuses under the aegis of NMIMS SBM, ensuring a unified, rigorous, academic foundation while exposing students to diverse business ecosystems across India. The Mumbai campus of NMIMS SBM also offers specialised MBA programmes in Human Resources, Pharmaceutical Management, Business Analytics and Digital Transformation.
Designed to connect academic learning with practical business exposure, the programme brings together industry interactions, live projects, business case challenges and experiential learning. Students can apply management concepts to real-world business challenges while developing perspectives across functions and industries from day one.
Recent recognitions of NMIMS School of Business Management, Mumbai include the Financial Times Masters in Management Ranking 2026, where it was ranked 73rd globally, 10th among Indian institutes and 29th globally for Career Progress.
The school’s industry engagement is reflected in its 2024–26 placement outcomes, with 1,800+ recruiters participating and 100% placement assistance provided across campuses. Students received opportunities across sectors including BFSI, consulting, FMCG, IT and analytics, established companies and start-ups, with an average CTC of ₹24.60 lakh and a highest CTC of ₹41.28 lakh.
Applicants for the NMIMS SBM MBA 2027 programme must complete both their NMAT 2026 registration and the NMIMS SBM application process by 10 October 2026.
NMIMS SBM MBA Application and Selection Process:
Stage 1: Steps to Apply for NMIMS SBM MBA:
Visit https://nmat.nmims.edu , Fill Step-1 and submit. Verify your email, complete your NMAT registration and pay the exam fee.
Revisit https://nmat.nmims.edu, click on Step 2, and log in using the NMAT by GMAC ID & password. Complete the NMIMS application form, select the preferred programme(s), and pay the application fee.
Full details on eligibility, deadlines, and courses are available on the official website. Candidates are advised to complete both steps well within the deadline.
Stage 2: Competency test and Personal Interview by NMIMS
** The final merit list will be prepared based on NMAT score, personal interview, competency test, work experience and academic performance.
Registrations for NMAT and NMIMS SBM close on 10th October 2026. Don’t miss your chance to secure admission to one of India’s most sought-after management institutions.
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1, Oct 2026
INFORM Launches Aviation Software for Passenger Assistance Operations
As surging passenger assistance demand strains global airports, INFORM’s Passenger Assistance (PA) Dispatching software delivers predictive forecasting, real-time control, and decision support to boost service quality and operational efficiency
AACHEN, Germany and ATLANTA, Oct. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — INFORM, a global leader in AI-driven logistics and operational optimization solutions, introduces Passenger Assistance (PA) Dispatching, a cloud-native SaaS solution designed specifically for passenger assistance operations.
Passenger assistance is growing increasingly complex. Rising traveler volumes, higher service expectations, staffing shortages, and frequent disruptions force dispatchers to make rapid decisions to protect service standards. Reliance on manual processes and fragmented operational data prevents teams from responding proactively to real-time changes.
INFORM’s Passenger Assistance (PA) Dispatching software addresses these challenges across PRM, unaccompanied minor, VIP, and special assistance operations. By unifying predictive forecasting, real-time visibility, and decision support, the platform accelerates response times and sharpens operational decisions—integrating easily into existing airport systems via standardized interfaces.
“The challenge is not a lack of data,” explains Dr. Eva Wille, Product Manager for PA Dispatching at INFORM. “Most organizations already have a lot of information available. The real question is how to turn that information into better decisions while operations are running. Passenger assistance teams need to know what requires attention right now, what is likely to happen next, and where they should focus their resources.”
Powered by INFORM’s decision intelligence and decades of airport expertise, PA Dispatching enables teams to anticipate demand, spot bottlenecks, and allocate resources efficiently. Dispatchers benefit from real-time visibility and actionable recommendations, while field staff stay connected via mobile workflows and live updates. The result is an agile operation that preserves service quality, optimizes workforce use, and adapts swiftly to last-minute disruptions.
Dr. Johannes Richenhagen, Senior VP at INFORM Aviation, added: “PA Dispatching marks the launch of our future-ready product strategy. Built cloud-native and AI-native, it is simple to implement, intuitive to use, and designed to integrate seamlessly into existing workflows while scaling with operational growth. Paired with our Performance Products, it gives our customers clear flexibility on their journey toward decision intelligence.”
About INFORM
INFORM develops software that optimizes decision-making across aviation, industrial, logistics, and financial sectors. Founded in 1969, the company combines explainable AI (XAI) and operations research to help more than 2,000 global customers minimize risk, boost operational efficiency, and make reliable, data-driven decisions.
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1, Oct 2026
Three in Four Travelers Get Their ESTA, UK ETA or eTA Right the First Time, Service eVisa Index Finds
Passport details are the most common source of corrections, and travelers from Singapore are the most likely to get every detail right
NEWARK, Del., Oct. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Three in four travelers (76%) complete their electronic travel authorization correctly on the first attempt, according to the Service eVisa Travel Readiness Index. Passport details are the most common source of corrections, and travelers from Singapore are the most likely to get every detail right.
The Travel Readiness Index measures the share of applications that needed no correction at caseworker review. It is based on more than 10,000 anonymized applications for the UK ETA, US ESTA, Canada eTA, New Zealand NZeTA and Australia ETA, submitted between January 1 and September 1, 2026.
What are the most common travel authorization mistakes?
Passport details (number, issue or expiry date) accounted for 31% of corrections, followed by name order and middle names (19%), confusion between nationality and passport issuing country (13%), and date-of-birth format (9%).
These details matter because each authorization is linked electronically to a specific passport. On the US ESTA system, an error in passport or biographical information requires a new application and a new fee.
Which nationalities are the most travel-ready?
- Singapore: 89.4%
- Japan: 88.1%
- Switzerland: 86.7%
- Denmark: 85.9%
- Netherlands: 84.2%
“The travelers who do best copy their details straight from the passport they will travel with, character by character,” said Fred Jordan, Director of Operations at Service eVisa. “Small details, like the order of your names or the format of a date, are where even experienced travelers slip.”
How to get a travel authorization right the first time
- Copy details directly from your passport, not from memory.
- Enter your names exactly as printed, in the same order.
- Apply when you book your trip, not when you pack.
Travelers can check the requirements for each destination at serviceevisa.com.
About Service eVisa
Service eVisa is a private, independent travel authorization assistance platform that helps travelers prepare and submit electronic travel authorizations for destinations including the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, Australia and New Zealand. Applications are supported by registered migration agents and licensed immigration advisers. Service eVisa holds a travel agency license, is accredited by IATA and is a member of ASTA and PATA. Learn more at serviceevisa.com.
Media contact: contact@serviceevisa.com
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1, Oct 2026
HSBC Mutual Fund launches #StayDiSIPlined campaign to encourage investors to make SIP investing a routine, not a reaction to market volatility
MUMBAI, India, Oct. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — HSBC Mutual Fund today announced the launch of #StayDiSIPlined, an investor education campaign designed to nudge investors, especially millennials and Gen Z (25–45 years), to stay consistent with SIPs through market ups and downs.
#StayDiSIPlined is built around a simple yet powerful human insight: people are remarkably disciplined in the aspects of life where consequences are immediate. They wake up on time, maintain fitness routines, pay bills before due dates, honour professional commitments, and follow daily habits with consistency. However, when it comes to investing for the future, emotions often override discipline. Short-term market fluctuations tend to influence long-term investment decisions, causing investors to lose sight of their financial goals.
Built around the thought ‘Discipline for life. DiSIPline for the future.’, the campaign creatively integrates ‘SIP’ within the word DiSIPlined, reinforcing the importance of maintaining investment discipline through every phase of the market cycle, so routine replaces reaction.
The digital film, created by Born Hi Digital, is a humour-led contrast between life discipline and market reactions. It tells the story of Arjun, a young man obsessively disciplined in daily life—waking up before his alarm, sticking to gym routines in the rain, parking perfectly—yet emotionally reactive when markets move. The film closes with a nudge: ‘Baaki sab mein disciplined ho… but Di-SIP-lined nahi ho.’, encouraging viewers to start and stay consistent with SIPs.
Watch the film here: https://youtu.be/iKjye_ZczjA (English) and https://youtu.be/OqzWo99zK9Q (Hindi)
Commenting on the launch, Ankur Thakore, Chief Business Officer, HSBC Mutual Fund, said, “Markets will always move up and down, but reacting emotionally can derail long-term financial progress. With #StayDiSIPlined, we have tried to share this behavioural insight in a way that’s simple, relatable, and engaging. The goal is to help investors see SIPs as a consistent, disciplined habit, so they can stay focused on their long-term wealth goals.”
To maximise reach and engagement, HSBC Mutual Fund has adopted a multi-channel approach. The #StayDiSIPlined campaign will be rolled out across social media platforms, including YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn. Other channels to boost visibility include digital, outdoor, print and activation.
The campaign is an investor education and awareness initiative and is a part of HSBC Mutual Fund’s continued broader commitment to investor education and awareness, as done previously with #RetireToMore, SIP Hai #FaydeWaliAadat, Apne #SIPKoDoPromotion campaigns, empowering Indians to take control of their financial future for a fulfilling life via SIPs. #StayDiSIPlined is another step towards encouraging investors to look beyond short-term market noise and stay focused on building long-term financial well-being through disciplined SIP investing. Visit Stay DiSIPlined to know more.
Mutual Fund investments are subject to market risks, read all scheme related documents carefully.
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1, Oct 2026
J.K. Fenner (India) Limited Announce Strategic Relationship with Yamada Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
CHENNAI, India, Oct. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — J.K. Fenner (India) Limited, a leading manufacturer of automotive and industrial engineering solutions, today announced a strategic relationship with Yamada Manufacturing Co., Ltd., Japan, to strengthen the development and manufacturing of advanced automotive components for domestic and global markets.
Established in 1946, Yamada Manufacturing Co., Ltd., Japan, is a leading Japanese automotive component manufacturer with expertise in oil pumps, water pumps, steering columns, drivetrain components, and other precision automotive systems. The company serves leading global OEMs, bringing decades of engineering excellence and manufacturing expertise.
The strategic relationship combines JK Fenner’s strong manufacturing capabilities, engineering expertise, and customer reach with Yamada Manufacturing’s advanced Japanese technology and product development capabilities. The partnership aims to accelerate innovation, enhance product quality, and address the evolving requirements of automotive OEMs, including next-generation mobility solutions.
Through this strategic relationship, the two companies will focus on:
- Technology transfer for advanced automotive component manufacturing.
- Joint product development to meet global quality and performance standards.
- Localization of advanced technology products for the Indian automotive market.
- Enhancing manufacturing processes, quality systems, and engineering capabilities.
- Delivering innovative, reliable, and cost-effective mobility solutions to customers.
Through this strategic relationship, Yamada aims to accelerate its market entry and business expansion in India.
About Yamada Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
Yamada Manufacturing Co.,Ltd. is specialized in development, design and manufacturing auto parts for the critical function of “driving, steering and braking” including transmission components, steering system components and automotive pumps, particularly oil and water pumps for automobiles and motorcycles. Yamada operates in Japan, United States, China and Thailand. Yamada’s philosophy is working together as a technology oriented corporation to provide value beyond customers’ expectations in a creative and original way, and to spread joy to people all over the world.
About J.K. Fenner (India) Limited
J.K. Fenner (India) Limited is one of India’s leading manufacturers of automotive and industrial engineering solutions, offering a comprehensive portfolio that includes power transmission products, automotive components, sealing solutions, fluid transfer system, and engineered products. With a strong manufacturing footprint, advanced engineering capabilities, and a customer-first approach, the company serves leading OEMs and industrial customers across India and international markets.
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1, Oct 2026
Colgate India sets a World Record for the ‘Largest Multi-Location Oral Screening Programme’ reaching over 3 Lakh Students in 10 Days
Forging a landmark coalition this ‘World Smile Day’, Colgate joined forces with the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) and Indian Dental Association (IDA) of Tamil Nadu to drive a comprehensive oral health mandate across the state’s CBSE schools
MUMBAI, India, Oct. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Colgate has successfully executed a new record Oral Health screening initiative, reaching 308,106 students across 547 CBSE-affiliated schools in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry within a 10-day sprint (17 – 28 August 2026), illustrating the scalability of multi-stakeholder partnerships in driving public health outcomes.
Serving as the principal sponsor for this initiative, Colgate aligned with the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), the Indian Dental Association (IDA) of Tamil Nadu, 2,100 dentists and 29 regional dental colleges. This coalition mobilized across 40 districts to deliver the ‘Largest Multi-Location Oral Screening‘ activity, a benchmark officially recognized by the World Records Union (WRU). By structurally integrating dental professionals, educators, and civic volunteers, the campaign effectively bridged preventive oral healthcare with critical interventions regarding nutrition and substance abuse prevention.
This rapid-scale mobilization accelerates the long-term objectives of Colgate’s flagship Bright Smiles, Bright Futures® (BSBF) program. Since 1991, BSBF has established a foundation of preventive care for over 200 million children and their families across India, scaling its reach to engage over 11 million children across 35,000 schools in 2025 alone. By pairing diagnostic screenings with comprehensive oral health education, Colgate is advancing its community outreach from basic awareness to measurable, behavioral intervention.
“For nearly nine decades, Colgate has operated not just as an oral care brand, but as a systemic partner in India’s foundational health journey,” stated Shilpashree Muniswamappa, Director – ESG & Communications, Colgate-Palmolive (India) Limited. “This World Smile Day milestone validates our collaborative model. I’d like to thank NCB, IDA Tamil Nadu and CBSE for partnering on this vision. Screening over three lakh students in 10 days proves that public-private synergies can rapidly scale critical health interventions. While the World Record highlights the operational scale of this effort, our strategic focus remains on institutionalizing preventive habits that deliver lifelong developmental dividends for the next generation.“
This targeted mobilization operates within Colgate India’s overarching 2030 SMILE Strategy. Additionally, by systematically addressing intersectional barriers across education, financial inclusion, and water security—which has positively impacted over 640,000 beneficiaries to date through the ‘Keep India Smiling’ and Rural Development programs—Colgate continues to architect holistic solutions that drive measurable social impact and community resilience in India.
About Colgate-Palmolive (India) Limited
Colgate is a caring, innovative growth company that is reimagining a healthier future for all people, and the planet. Colgate-Palmolive (India) Limited is the market leader in Oral Care in the country, committed to delivering sustainable, profitable growth for its shareholders, while fostering an inclusive workplace for its people. With a primary focus on science-led innovations in Oral Care & Personal Care in the Indian market, the company is recognized for its leadership and innovative efforts in advancing sustainability and community well-being. Among its recent accomplishments, the company has made significant strides in reducing plastic waste and promoting recyclability, conserving water and energy at its manufacturing facilities, empowering women with financial and digital literacy and enhancing children’s oral health through its flagship, Colgate Bright Smiles, Bright Futures® program. For more information about Colgate’s global business and how it is building a future to smile about, visit:www.colgatepalmolive.co.in.
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1, Oct 2026
NuSummit Appoints Kunal Purohit as Managing Director and CEO
MUMBAI, India, Oct. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — NuSummit, a leading global provider of AI-led cybersecurity, data, digital, and cloud transformation solutions across Capital Markets, Insurance, Banking, and Financial Services, today announced the appointment of Kunal Purohit as Managing Director and CEO.
Anantharaman Sreenivasan (Ganesh), who led NuSummit through five years of growth, integration, and transformation, will transition from his current role as MD and CEO immediately and continue as an Executive Director on NuSummit’s Board till 31st March 2027, supporting the leadership transition.
Kunal brings more than two decades of experience in starting and scaling businesses around modern technologies. He has held leadership positions at Tech Mahindra and HCL Technologies, where he helped clients redesign business processes and deliver business outcomes using technologies such as cybersecurity, AI, cloud, and data. Entrepreneur India recognized him among the Top 25 Tech Trailblazers in India, and IIM Indore awarded him the Distinguished Alumni Award for his impact in AI. He also sits on the boards of several start-ups.
Varun Laul, Partner, Investcorp and Board Member, NuSummit, said, “We are delighted to welcome Kunal to lead NuSummit into its next phase of growth. Kunal brings deep expertise in next-generation technologies, such as cybersecurity, cloud engineering, and AI, which are core offerings for NuSummit. His deep experience scaling global technology businesses will help the company accelerate and deliver greater value to clients. We also thank Ganesh for his contributions to NuSummit in its early years as an independent company.”
Kunal Purohit said, “I am excited to join NuSummit at an important juncture for the company. There is a crucial convergence of AI, cybersecurity, data, and cloud emerging across the enterprise technology landscape, and NuSummit is well positioned to support clients through this transformation journey. We bring deep industry expertise and strong engineering capabilities across these modern technologies and create meaningful business value.”
About NuSummit
NuSummit is a global technology leader in AI-led cybersecurity and digital transformation, spanning applications, data, analytics, and cloud. With over two decades of experience, we serve 300+ clients worldwide, including 22 Fortune 500 companies, with core expertise in banking, insurance, and capital markets.
Backed by Investcorp, a leading global alternative investment firm, NuSummit empowers organizations to orchestrate outcomes that help navigate the complex digital and cybersecurity landscape with confidence.
For more information, visit www.nusummit.com.
About Investcorp
Investcorp is a global investment manager, specializing in alternative investments across private equity, real estate, credit, absolute return strategies, GP stakes, infrastructure, and insurance asset management. Since our inception in 1982, we have focused on generating attractive returns for our clients while creating long-term value in our investee companies and for our shareholders as a prudent and responsible investor.
Investcorp has 14 offices today across the US, Europe, the GCC, and Asia, including India, China, Japan, and Singapore. Currently, Investcorp Group has $64 billion of AUM in scale, including assets managed by third-party managers, and employs approximately 500 people from 40 countries globally across its offices.
For further information, visit www.investcorp.com and follow us @Investcorp on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram.
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1, Oct 2026
IBM Introduces Self-Hosted Deployment for IBM Bob to Help Enterprises Advance AI Sovereignty and Governance
Enterprises can now benefit from AI-powered software development and modernization without moving sensitive code, data, or workflows outside their controlled infrastructure
ARMONK, N.Y., Oct. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Today IBM (NYSE: IBM) announced self-hosted deployment for IBM Bob, allowing organizations to bring AI software development to on-premises, private-cloud, sovereign-cloud, and air-gapped environments where they have control. Bob is IBM’s agentic software development platform that helps teams move beyond code generation to apply AI to the work of software delivery and modernization.
Enterprises are investing heavily in AI-powered software development, but organizations that manage sensitive source code, regulated data, or mission-critical infrastructure often face strict security and compliance requirements that can limit their ability to use public AI platforms. For many organizations, especially those in regulated industries, AI adoption requires control over where AI runs, what data AI can access, and how AI systems are governed.
According to a report from Futurum Research, hybrid and edge deployments are projected to capture 44% of the AI infrastructure market by 2030 as organizations seek sovereign control alongside ecosystem connectivity, while public cloud share is projected to decline to 46% in that same timeframe.
IBM Bob’s self-hosted deployment option brings AI to customer-managed infrastructure and is specifically designed for organizations that require greater control over data residency, security policies, AI governance, and software development workflows. Unlike many AI coding and software development tools that require organizations to move data to external services, the self-hosted version of IBM Bob allows enterprises to deploy AI software development and modernization capabilities in environments where their code, application context, and data already reside.
“The future of enterprise AI will depend on security, governance and sovereignty,” said Neel Sundaresan, GM of AI and Automation, IBM. “Organizations need AI that operates inside environments they have control over, especially when working with sensitive code and regulated data. Bob’s self-hosted deployment provides a way for enterprises to bring agentic AI directly to those environments so they can benefit from the technology while maintaining security, compliance, and operational control.”
Most enterprises operate software environments that contain sensitive data like intellectual property, proprietary source code, and regulated customer information. According to The Calculus of AI Sovereignty, a report published in June 2026 by IBM’s Institute for Business Value, 68% of surveyed executives say meeting data residency and sovereignty requirements across geographies is challenging.
Now, IBM Bob’s deployment flexibility can help enterprises address those requirements by allowing them to bring AI to the data instead of moving their data for the AI. Enterprises can run supported models on premises, including in air-gapped environments, using supported models they’ve licensed or connect Bob to supported external model services through hybrid configurations.
While many AI development tools have been designed primarily for cloud-native environments, enterprise modernization often involves applications and data distributed across on-premises systems, private clouds and other controlled environments. IBM Bob’s deployment flexibility allows organizations to use AI for software development and modernization across infrastructure environments and models, helping them achieve true AI adoption.
For additional information about self-hosted options for IBM Bob, visit: https://www.ibm.com/new/announcements/ibm-bob-expands-to-self-hosted-environments-for-sensitive-and-mission-critical-enterprise-software
About IBM
IBM is a leading provider of global hybrid cloud and AI, and consulting expertise. We help clients in more than 175 countries capitalize on insights from their data, streamline business processes, reduce costs and gain the competitive edge in their industries. Thousands of governments and corporate entities in critical infrastructure areas such as financial services, telecommunications and healthcare rely on IBM’s hybrid cloud platform and Red Hat OpenShift to affect their digital transformations quickly, efficiently and securely. IBM’s breakthrough innovations in AI, quantum computing, industry-specific cloud solutions and consulting deliver open and flexible options to our clients. All of this is backed by IBM’s long-standing commitment to trust, transparency, responsibility, inclusivity and service.
Visit www.ibm.com for more information.
Media contact:
Rebecca Neufeld
IBM
rebecca.neufeld@ibm.com
Sources:
- “Sovereign AI: What Nations Want (And What They’ll Actually Get)” Futurum Research, 2026
- “The Calculus of AI Sovereignty” IBM Institute for Business Value, 2026
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1, Oct 2026
Emerald Clinical Trials Appoints Michael Stibilj as Chief Executive Officer to Lead Next Phase of Global Growth
SINGAPORE, Oct. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Emerald Clinical Trials, a leading global clinical research organization anchored in Asia-Pacific, today announced the appointment of Michael Stibilj as Chief Executive Officer, effective 1 October 2026. The appointment marks the beginning of the company’s next phase of growth.
Michael brings over 30 years of global CRO industry experience. He joins Emerald Clinical after six years with Novotech where he was Chief Operating Officer; prior to that he was CEO at PPC Group for three years and spent 22 years with IQVIA in several regional and global leadership positions. He has helped these organizations through complex transformations, driving significant revenue growth and market leadership, with deep operational experience across Asia-Pacific, including China, Singapore and Australia.
His appointment follows a transformative year for Emerald Clinical, including the acquisition of Hongyi Clinical Development Services. The combination created a uniquely positioned clinical development platform of more than 1,000 professionals across 40+ countries and 70+ locations, supporting sponsors from first-in-human trials through post-marketing across China, Asia-Pacific, Europe and the Americas.
“Michael is the right leader for Emerald Clinical’s next chapter of growth,” said Sean Carney, Chairman of the Board. “He combines proven operational strength, a global perspective, and deep Asia-Pacific experience with a track record of taking businesses to the next level. On behalf of the Board, I thank Glenn Kerkhof, whose leadership as Interim CEO delivered growth and continued excellence for our customers. Glenn remains on the Board and continues to advise the company.”
“The outlook for our industry has never been more exciting: global clinical development is on a sustained growth path as innovation pipelines expand — and Asia-Pacific is where that growth is fastest. The future of clinical research will be shaped by the application of technological advances at the intersection of global reach and Asia-Pacific depth — and no company sits more squarely at that intersection than Emerald Clinical,” said Michael Stibilj, Chief Executive Officer. “Our commitment to our people and customers is clear: high-quality delivery, speed, and transparency in everything we do. I am excited to join a team with this much momentum, and I am confident in what we will build together — a globally competitive CRO anchored in Asia-Pacific.”
About Emerald Clinical Trials
Emerald Clinical Trials is a global, full-service CRO with over 25 years of experience, partnering with 160+ biotechnology companies and 15 of the world’s top 20 pharmaceutical firms. Headquartered in Singapore, with 1,000+ professionals across 40+ countries and a collaborative network spanning 70+ locations, Emerald delivers end-to-end Phase I–IV and real-world solutions, with recognized scientific leadership across Renal, Oncology, Cardiometabolic, Autoimmune, Ophthalmology, and Early Phase development. In China, the company operates as Emerald Clinical 弘翼临床. For more information, visit www.emeraldclinical.com.
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1, Oct 2026
The Michelin Guide Expands to Phu Quoc, Vietnam
PHU QUOC, Vietnam, Oct. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The MICHELIN Guide announces its expansion to Phu Quoc, the fourth Vietnamese destination, with the Vietnam 2027 restaurant selection to be revealed in mid-2027.
Gwendal Poullennec, International Director of the MICHELIN Guide, says: “Phu Quoc has a distinctive culinary identity, deeply connected to the sea and exceptional local products such as its renowned fish sauce and aromatic pepper. What has particularly captured our Inspectors’ attention is the duality of its down-to-earth fishing-village food culture, paired with an evolving dining scene shaped by international culinary talents. This combination gives Phu Quoc a character of its own, and we are delighted to extend the MICHELIN Guide’s journey in Vietnam to the island.”
Phu Quoc’s culinary landscape is shaped by the sea and distinctive local produce. Fresh seafood features prominently in local cooking, alongside two of the island’s best-known products: aromatic Phu Quoc pepper and renowned fish sauce.
This expansion is supported by Sun Group. Mr. Dang Minh Truong, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Sun Group, says:
“Phu Quoc’s appeal, as the island continues its journey towards becoming a world-class destination, is shaped not only by its exceptional natural beauty and impressive hospitality experiences, but also by its growing accessibility to the world, particularly as the only destination in Vietnam offering visa-free stays of up to 30 days to travelers from all countries and territories. As Phu Quoc becomes increasingly accessible to global travelers, the depth of its culture and distinctive local identity with gastronomy at its heart will give visitors even more reasons to stay longer and explore the island more deeply.
The arrival of the MICHELIN Guide in Phu Quoc will therefore not only bring the island’s cuisine closer to diners around the world, but also create an opportunity to discover the values that define its culinary identity, most notably the abundance of fresh seafood caught in the island’s surrounding waters, alongside its renowned fish sauce and culinary traditions and craftsmanship passed down through generations.
As the MICHELIN Guide’s Destination Partner in Vietnam, Sun Group is proud to support this journey. We believe that when gastronomy becomes a compelling reason for travelers to visit Phu Quoc, they will stay longer, explore more deeply, and experience the distinctive identity of Pearl Island in a more meaningful way.”
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