Avid Organics Announces Plans for First U.S. Manufacturing Facility

Glycine and glycolic acid production targeted for 2028; up to US$50 million planned for U.S. operations through 2035

AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Avid Organics Private Limited today announced plans to establish its first manufacturing facility outside India in the United States through its wholly owned subsidiary, Avid Organics America Inc., which currently distributes the company’s products in the U.S. market.

Avid Organics America Inc. plans to invest up to US$50 million across its U.S. operations through 2035. The investment will support manufacturing infrastructure, process technology and the development of local operating capabilities.

Targeted to begin operations in 2028, the proposed facility will initially manufacture glycine and glycolic acid in technical and cosmetic grades, with scope for capacity expansion over time. Avid Organics is in active discussions to finalize the site.

The facility will complement Avid Organics’ manufacturing base in India, strengthening its ability to serve North American customers through local production.

“The United States is a strategic market for Avid Organics. Establishing local manufacturing represents an important step in our long-term growth plans,” said Dheeraj Jain, CEO & MD of Avid Organics. “We intend to build on the manufacturing and process expertise developed in India to establish a lasting presence in the U.S. market, supported by local capabilities and closer engagement with customers.”

Further details on the facility will be announced as the project progresses.

About Avid Organics

Avid Organics Private Limited is an India-headquartered specialty chemicals manufacturer serving customers across international markets. Its portfolio spans glycine, glycolic acid and derivatives, bio-based chemistries and mineral solutions. The company serves industries including pharmaceuticals, food and beverages, animal nutrition, personal care and cosmetics, home care, and industrial and institutional cleaning.

Avid Organics America Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary established to develop the group’s commercial and manufacturing presence in the United States.

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KuCoin Nigeria Receives Conditional Approval-in-Principle for Admission into SEC Nigeria’s Accelerated Regulatory Incubation Programme

OYO STATE, Nigeria, Oct. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — KuCoin Nigeria Limited has received conditional Approval-in-Principle (AIP) from the Securities and Exchange Commission, Nigeria (SEC Nigeria), for admission into its Accelerated Regulatory Incubation Programme (ARIP). The development marks another important milestone in KuCoin’s global regulatory journey and further reflects the company’s long-term commitment to strengthening its global compliance framework and building trusted digital asset infrastructure.

As part of the AIP review process, KuCoin Nigeria demonstrated elements of its proposed platform and operating model to SEC Nigeria. The demonstration covered proposed products and services for Nigeria, customer onboarding procedures, fiat on- and off-ramp arrangements, technology infrastructure, and governance and risk management structures. The conditional Approval-in-Principle is not a final registration, licence, endorsement or recommendation by SEC Nigeria and does not authorise KuCoin Nigeria to commence operations, onboard clients or offer services to the Nigerian public. However, this preparatory work reflects KuCoin’s focus on incorporating local accountability, user protection and risk management into its proposed operations.

Nigeria has a vibrant digital economy and a rapidly developing digital asset ecosystem, making it one of the world’s key markets for digital asset adoption and innovation. KuCoin believes that building a healthy and sustainable digital asset market requires constructive engagement between industry participants and regulators, together with continued improvements in governance, transparency, market integrity and user protection.

KuCoin’s regulatory engagement in Nigeria forms part of its broader approach to meeting local requirements across key markets. In Europe, KuCoin EU has received authorisation under MiCAR, enabling it to provide regulated crypto-asset services across the European Union. In Australia, KuCoin operates through Axis One Markets Pty Ltd, which is registered with AUSTRAC as a digital currency exchange provider. Each authorisation or registration applies solely to the relevant entity and activities within the applicable jurisdiction. None of these authorisations or registrations authorises KuCoin Nigeria to operate or provide services in Nigeria. KuCoin is committed to respecting local regulatory frameworks in each market, aligning its operations with applicable requirements and obtaining the relevant authorisations or registrations in each jurisdiction.

BC Wong, CEO of KuCoin, said: “Receiving conditional Approval-in-Principle from SEC Nigeria marks another important milestone in KuCoin’s global compliance journey. As digital assets become an increasingly important part of the global financial system, trust must be built through continuously strengthening governance, maintaining high compliance standards and enhancing user protection. We value the opportunity to engage constructively with SEC Nigeria through ARIP and to continue building in line with Nigeria’s evolving regulatory framework. Our focus remains on strong governance, high compliance standards and meaningful user protection as we support the responsible and sustainable development of the digital asset ecosystem.”

For KuCoin, compliance is not only about meeting regulatory requirements; it is also about building long-term trust. Looking ahead, KuCoin will continue advancing responsible innovation, strengthening its global governance, operational resilience and user protection capabilities, and working with regulators, partners and industry participants to support the development of a more mature, transparent and trusted digital asset market.

About KuCoin

Founded in 2017, KuCoin is a leading global crypto platform built on trust and security, serving over 45 million users across 200+ countries and regions. Known for its reliability and user-first approach, the platform builds trust into every layer of the user experience, combining advanced technology, deep liquidity, and strong security safeguards to deliver a seamless trading experience. KuCoin provides access to 1,000+ digital assets through a broad product suite and remains committed to building a compliant and user-centric ecosystem for the future of finance, backed by SOC 2 Type II, ISO/IEC 27001:2022, ISO/IEC 27701:2019, ISO 22301:2019 and ISO/IEC 42001:2023 certifications. The products, digital assets and services offered by KuCoin globally are not offered through KuCoin Nigeria and will not be available in Nigeria unless separately reviewed and, where required, cleared in writing by SEC Nigeria.

Disclosure

The conditional Approval-in-Principle granted to KuCoin Nigeria Limited relates solely to its conditional admission into SEC Nigeria’s ARIP and forms part of an ongoing regulatory review. It is not a final registration, licence, endorsement, recommendation or authorisation to commence operations and should not be interpreted as SEC Nigeria’s endorsement, recognition, recommendation or approval of any of KuCoin’s products or services.

Until all applicable pre-commencement conditions have been satisfied and any further written clearance required by SEC Nigeria has been obtained, KuCoin Nigeria will not commence operations, onboard clients, list digital assets, enable trading or peer-to-peer services, process fiat on- or off-ramp transactions, hold client assets or launch public-facing services in Nigeria. Proposed products, digital assets, trading pairs, custody and wallet structures, fiat gateway arrangements, order-book-sharing arrangements and related public communications remain subject to further review and written no-objection by SEC Nigeria.

KuCoin Nigeria Limited’s participation in ARIP, and any activities undertaken under the programme, remain within the scope specified by SEC Nigeria and subject to its conditions and ongoing compliance with applicable regulatory, operational and supervisory obligations. Any proposed product, service, digital asset or operational arrangement in Nigeria remains subject to applicable Nigerian regulatory requirements and, where required, further SEC Nigeria review and written no-objection. Admission into ARIP does not assure or predetermine the grant of formal registration.

KuCoin remains solely responsible for the accuracy of the claims relating to its global products, operations, foreign regulatory status and certifications contained in this release.

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Debrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary Strengthens Protection With AI Tower, 18 Smart Camera Traps

Bargarh, Sambalpur, Oct 13 (UDN): Debrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary in Odisha is stepping up its wildlife protection measures by integrating artificial intelligence with conventional forest surveillance, enabling officials to monitor animal movement and identify potential threats across remote forest areas.

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The upgraded system combines an e-Eye® surveillance tower with 18 AI-enabled camera traps. The network is designed to provide real-time images and video footage, helping forest personnel track wildlife, identify suspicious human activity and strengthen efforts to detect possible poaching and forest fires.

The initiative adds a technology-based layer to the sanctuary’s existing protection system, which relies heavily on regular foot patrols and field-level monitoring.

Surveillance Tower Covers Around 70 Sq Km

Installed at Chourasimal, the AI-powered surveillance tower has been operational since December 2025, according to sanctuary authorities. It covers an area of approximately 70 square kilometres, with a monitoring radius of five to six kilometres.

The tower is equipped with optical and thermal cameras, allowing surveillance during daylight and at night. The system can help detect animal movement, human presence and possible intrusions in areas that may be difficult for forest staff to monitor continuously.

Five camera traps were initially integrated with the tower in December 2025. Following the stabilisation of the sanctuary’s wireless mesh network, 18 smart camera traps have been installed across remote forest interiors from October 2026 onwards.

AI Helps Identify Wildlife and Filter Images

The camera traps transmit images and videos through a wireless mesh network to the central control room at Zero Point. This enables forest officials to review wildlife records remotely and reduces the need for frequent visits to camera locations.

Artificial intelligence is being used to identify several species, including gaur, leopard, sambar, spotted deer, sloth bear and nilgai. The system also filters irrelevant images, helping staff concentrate on useful wildlife information and potential alerts.

The data is expected to support the tracking of animal movement, habitat use and wildlife trails, providing officials with additional information for conservation planning and protection activities.

Early Detection of Threats a Key Objective

Beyond wildlife monitoring, the surveillance network is expected to improve the detection of suspicious human activity and potential poaching attempts. Thermal imaging could also help personnel identify signs of activity in low-light conditions and support efforts to detect forest fires.

Officials believe that combining automated surveillance with conventional patrolling can improve operational efficiency, strengthen monitoring of vulnerable habitats and minimise unnecessary human disturbance in sensitive areas.

The system is intended to support frontline forest staff by providing timely information, while field personnel continue to play a central role in responding to alerts and protecting wildlife.

Technology Complements Intensive Foot Patrolling

Debrigarh has maintained extensive ground surveillance, with forest personnel covering nearly 90,000 kilometres annually through foot patrolling over the past three consecutive years, according to the report.

The addition of AI-based monitoring represents a further step towards a more technology-assisted approach to forest management. By combining field patrols with remote surveillance and automated image analysis, authorities aim to improve their understanding of wildlife movement and respond more effectively to emerging threats.

The expanded network is expected to strengthen conservation efforts at Debrigarh, where continuous monitoring, effective protection and informed management are essential to safeguarding wildlife and forest habitats.

Movable Ink Introduces Headless Marketing Capabilities

Agentic Orchestration Includes Launch of AI-Powered Assistants

LONDON, Oct. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Movable Ink, the AI-powered personalized content platform, today announced new headless marketing capabilities, enabling marketers to create, manage, and optimize campaigns directly within Movable Ink or through the AI tools they already use.

Powered by Movable Ink’s Model Context Protocol (MCP) Server and complemented by a growing set of specialized AI assistants, the launch advances the company’s Programmatic CRM approach, introduced at Think Summit NYC in June. It brings the automation and decisioning principles of paid media to owned channels like email, mobile, and web, while giving marketers greater flexibility in how and where they work.

“Marketers have embraced AI across the martech stack, but most AI still operates without the context that makes marketing work—the campaigns, creative, customer data, and performance behind every decision,” said Adam Stambleck, CEO of Movable Ink. “Our MCP Server changes that by making Movable Ink’s capabilities available directly within the AI tools marketers already use. The future of marketing isn’t about forcing teams into another interface. It’s about bringing the intelligence and execution to wherever they choose to work.”

At the center of Movable Ink’s headless approach is its Model Context Protocol (MCP) Server, which connects external AI tools such as Claude and ChatGPT to Movable Ink while keeping execution context-aware and brand-consistent within Movable Ink. For example, the MCP Server exposes more than 50 APIs across eight Da Vinci domains, allowing marketers to use natural-language prompts to:

• Manage, schedule, and proof content across all channels
• Manage and activate audiences and data
• Create, review, approve, and manage creative
• Access brand assets and creative guidelines
• Pull campaign, creative, and performance reporting

Alongside its headless capabilities, Movable Ink’s Agentic Orchestration Platform brings AI directly into existing workflows through a growing set of specialized assistants, including:

• Analytics Assistant provides natural-language reporting and performance insights
• Brand Kit Assistant automates brand guidelines and creative setup
• Subject Line Assistant generates on-brand copy
• Designer Assistant enables marketers to create custom creative properties without code using conversational prompts.

Together, these capabilities give marketers two ways to put AI to work where and how it makes sense for them—through the tools they already use or directly within Movable Ink—with the marketing context and intelligence needed to move from a prompt to real execution. It marks the next step in Movable Ink’s Programmatic CRM vision, creating a more open operating model where marketers spend less time navigating tools and manually managing campaigns, and more time directing the strategy, creativity, and customer experiences that drive growth.

About Movable Ink

Movable Ink personalizes every customer engagement through automation and artificial intelligence. The world’s most innovative brands rely on Movable Ink to maximize revenue, simplify workflow, and achieve the optimal customer experience. Headquartered in New York City with 600 employees, Movable Ink serves its global client base with operations throughout North America, Central America, Europe, and Australia.

Learn more at movableink.com.

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Xinhua Silk Road: “Courtyard economy” spurs rural cultural tourism in central China county

BEIJING, Oct. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — After becoming a trendy topic abroad earlier this year, “country walk” has been gaining popularity among inbound tourists to China.

In Changsha County, central China’s Hunan Province, a small village named Xiangfeng Village is riding the wave of “country walk” and leveraging “courtyard economy” to boost rural tourism.

Among its foreign visitors, seven youths from six countries including the United States, Germany and Malaysia have lived in the village while filming the popular TV reality show “From Far Lands to China’s Farmlands”.

Acting as “new farmers”, these energetic foreign youths worked side by side with local villagers to experience the courtyard-centered rural cultural tourism in Xiangfeng Village.

Apart from converting idle rural houses into spaces featuring popular international styles, they also tried herbal hot pot and experienced intangible cultural heritage (ICH) activities, while enjoying oven-baked bread and specialty coffee there.

What impressed them most was not only the delicious Chinese food, but also the enchanting rural life in Xiangfeng Village where agritainment thrives and Chinese and foreign cultures intertwine in harmony.

After the second season of “From Far Lands to China’s Farmlands” amassed 420 million views online, the TV reality show that became a sensation in China brought Chinese rural tourism into the spotlight again.

When the young people from Malaysia and Georgia decided to formally settle there, Changsha County used these small courtyards to create not only new rural consumption scenarios, but also platforms to present the Chinese-style rural micro-vacations to the world.

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zagg.money Launches Dussehra UPI Challenge, Get 10X Multiplier on Accumulated Cashback through RuPay Credit Card

10-day festive campaign combines everyday digital payments with gamified rewards to drive consumer engagement and accelerate UPI adoption

MUMBAI, India, Oct. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Zaggle Prepaid Ocean Services Limited (NSE: ZAGGLE) (BSE: 543985), India’s leading AI-led SaaS FinTech and Global Spend Management platform, has announced the launch of the Zagg.Money Dussehra UPI Challenge, a festive rewards campaign that offers consumers an opportunity to earn up to 10X multiplier on accumulated cashback on eligible RuPay credit card UPI spends.

Running from October 11 to October 20, 2026, the campaign transforms everyday UPI transactions into an interactive 10-day challenge, encouraging users to transact regularly, achieve daily spending milestones and unlock enhanced cashback on Dussehra.

Available on the zagg.money Android app, the campaign enables users to earn cashback on all eligible RuPay credit card UPI transactions while collecting virtual arrows by completing daily spending targets. On Dussehra, eligible participants can use their earned arrows to unlock a surprise cashback multiplier ranging from 1X to 10X which is applied to the accumulated cashback.

Turning Everyday Spends into Festive Cashback

The Dussehra UPI Challenge combines digital payments, festive engagement and gamification through a simple gamified journey:

• Pay & Earn: Make eligible RuPay credit card UPI payments through zagg.money and earn cashback.
• Collect Arrows: Complete daily spending milestones between October 11 and 19 to accumulate up to nine arrows.
• Unlock Festive Rewards: On October 20, users who have accumulated at least one arrow receive a bonus arrow and an opportunity to unlock a surprise cashback multiplier between 1X and 10X.
• Earn Up to 10X Cashback: The multiplier applies to eligible cashback accumulated during the campaign. For instance, ₹100 in cashback could increase to ₹1,000 with a 10X multiplier.

Additionally, new users can earn a ₹15 welcome bonus by adding an eligible RuPay credit card and completing their first payment.

Strengthening zagg.money’s Consumer Payments Ecosystem

The campaign forms part of Zaggle’s broader strategy to scale zagg.money as a consumer-facing digital payments and credit platform, bringing together UPI payments, credit card-linked transactions, rewards and everyday financial services.

By integrating gamification with transaction-linked incentives, zagg.money aims to encourage repeat usage, strengthen customer engagement and drive greater adoption of RuPay credit cards on UPI.

The initiative also supports Zaggle’s strategy of expanding beyond its established enterprise FinTech business into the consumer payments ecosystem, creating opportunities for increased transaction activity, customer acquisition and long-term engagement.

Commenting on the campaign, Dr. Raj P. Narayanam, Founder & Executive Chairman, Zaggle, said: “Festivals are a time for celebration and with the zagg.money Dussehra UPI Challenge, we want to make every day digital payments more rewarding and engaging for consumers. By combining RuPay credit card UPI payments with gamified cashback rewards, we are creating a differentiated consumer experience that encourages greater participation in digital payments. For Zaggle, this initiative also reflects our broader ambition to build zagg.money into a scalable consumer FinTech platform, strengthening customer engagement, increasing transaction frequency and creating sustainable opportunities for long-term value creation.”

Building a Scalable B2C Growth Opportunity

zagg.money represents an important extension of Zaggle’s FinTech ecosystem, complementing its established enterprise Spend Management business with consumer-focused payment and credit solutions.

Through its growing portfolio of co-branded consumer credit cards in partnership with YES BANK, Punjab National Bank and AU Small Finance Bank, alongside UPI and other digital payment services, zagg.money is building an integrated proposition for India’s digitally active consumers.

Campaigns such as the Dussehra UPI Challenge are designed to strengthen brand visibility, encourage recurring transactions and deepen consumer engagement, supporting Zaggle’s long-term B2C growth ambitions.

The zagg.money Dussehra UPI Challenge is available exclusively on the zagg.money Android app until October 20, 2026. Rewards, eligibility and cashback multipliers are subject to applicable campaign terms and conditions.

About Zaggle

Incorporated in 2011, Zaggle (BSE: 543985) (NSE: ZAGGLE) is a leading player in spend management, with a differentiated value proposition and diversified user base. The company operates in the business-to-business-to-customer segment and is amongst a small number of uniquely positioned players with a diversified offering of financial technology products and services. Zaggle is one of the largest number of issued prepaid cards in India in partnership with its banking partners and is also one of the largest commercial credit cards player in India basis spends generated on cards issued by its partner banks. Additionally, Zaggle has a diversified portfolio of SaaS products, including tax and payroll software and a wide touchpoint reach. It is a leading player in spend management, with more than 50 million prepaid cards issued in partnership with 19 banking partners and more than 4.03 million users served as of June 30, 2026, offering a differentiated value proposition and diversified user base.

Zaggle’s network of corporate customers covers the banking and finance, technology, healthcare, manufacturing, FMCG, infrastructure and automobile industries.

For more information, please visit company website https://www.zaggle.in/ and follow our latest updates on LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram | Zagg.Money

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oneworld Relaunches Meetings & Events Sales Tool as New Research Reveals the Future of Global Gatherings

New oneworld × Globetrender report identifies seven trends transforming international events through 2030

LAS VEGAS, Oct. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — oneworld® has relaunched its dedicated Meetings & Events product, designed to make international event travel easier to organise. oneworld Meetings & Events provides event planners with access to preferential fare products across the alliance’s 15 member airlines, connecting delegates with a global airline network serving nearly 1,000 destinations.

The announcement coincides with the publication of a new trend report produced in association with travel trend forecasting agency Globetrender, examining seven forces set to transform international gatherings between 2027 and 2030.

“Even in an increasingly digital world, research shows the enduring value of connecting in person, and that the best events create relationships, ideas and opportunities that are difficult to replicate virtually,” said Roger Blackburn, vice president of Commercial and Loyalty at oneworld, speaking at IMEX Las Vegas. “As the Globetrender report highlights, these large meetings around the world are not only here to stay, but growing in importance. The relaunch of oneworld Meetings & Events will make it easier for organisations to bring people together for these important opportunities for connection.”

oneworld Meetings & Events is designed for a minimum of 50 independently travelling delegates converging on a shared destination. Event organisers receive a dedicated booking link that can be shared directly with attendees or added to an event website. Delegates arrange their own flights from their respective departure points, choosing journeys that suit their individual schedules.

The seven trends shaping the next era of global gatherings

The relaunch of oneworld Meetings & Events comes as a new trend report authored by Globetrender defines seven trends expected to shape the meetings and events sector between 2027 and 2030.

• The Human Premium: 
  
  As AI makes information ubiquitous, face-to-face connection is becoming a more valuable professional currency.

• The ROI of Presence: 
  
  Rising travel costs are forcing organisers to prove the return on in-person attendance, with meaningful outcomes taking precedence over footfall.

• Experience-First Events: 
  
  Conferences are borrowing from festivals, immersive entertainment and fan culture to turn passive audiences into active participants.

• Destination as Content: 
  
  The host city is becoming a headline attraction, with local experiences increasingly influencing the decision to attend.

• Geo-compression: 
  
  Ultra-long-haul flights, expanding airline networks and geopolitical shifts are redrawing the map of viable event destinations.

• Loyalty Ecosystems: 
  
  Airline and hotel partnerships are creating more connected journeys, with recognition and rewards extending beyond the flight.

• Meet Me Airside:
  
  Airports and their surrounding hotels are emerging as destinations for meetings in their own right.

“We are entering a new golden age of gathering. As AI makes information abundant and digital communication effortless, the value of being physically present is rising. But the economics of attendance are changing. People are becoming more selective about where they travel, who they meet and what they expect to gain from the experience,” said Jenny Southan, CEO of Globetrender. “Our research reveals how this is reshaping the global events industry, from the rise of experience-first conferences to the growing importance of destinations as a reason to attend. By 2030, the most successful events will be those that give people a compelling reason to make the journey – and something extraordinary to take home.”

oneworld Meetings & Events has been developed with a broad range of gatherings in mind, from corporate meetings and industry conferences to international association conventions, religious gatherings and large private celebrations. For more information and to enquire about oneworld Meetings & Events, visit oneworld.com.

Download the oneworld x Globetrender report here.

About oneworld:

oneworld brings together 15 world-class airlines – Alaska Airlines/Hawaiian Airlines, American Airlines, British Airways, Cathay Pacific, Fiji Airways, Finnair, Iberia, Japan Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, Oman Air, Qantas, Qatar Airways, Royal Air Maroc, Royal Jordanian and SriLankan Airlines to nearly 1,000 destinations. oneworld member airlines work together to consistently deliver a superior, consistent travel experience, with special rewards and privileges for its frequent flyers, including earning and redeeming miles and points across the entire alliance network, access to airport lounges, priority check in and boarding and extra baggage allowances and more. Learn more about the oneworld Alliance at oneworld.com. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, X and LinkedIn.

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