Visa Inc. (NYSE: V) today unveiled Intelligent Commerce Connect, a new solution that makes it easier for businesses to connect to and participate in AI-powered commerce. Intelligent Commerce Connect acts as a network, protocol, and token vault-agnostic ‘on ramp’ to agentic commerce for agent builders, merchants, and enablers. As consumers increasingly rely on AI agents to make purchases, businesses – whether they are building agents, selling to them, or processing transactions – need a simple...

SIAL Network continues to strengthen its position as a global leader dedicated to B2B agri-food trade and food innovation. For over 60 years, SIAL has been shaping the global food ecosystem by connecting industry leaders, driving innovation, and facilitating trade across continents. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260408129659/en/ Today, SIAL Network brings together more than 17,000 exhibitors and over 700,000 profess...

Ares Management Corporation (NYSE: ARES) (“Ares”), a leading global alternative investment manager, announced today that E.G. Morse will join Ares as Partner and Head of Asia Credit. Mr. Morse most recently served as Co-Head of China and Head of China Global Markets for Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (“Goldman Sachs”). Ares is also pleased to announce the appointment of Dinesh Goel and Gabriel Fong as Co-Heads of the Asia Special Situations strategy, effective immediately. After a distinguished tenu...

Galderma (SIX: GALD), the pure-play dermatology category leader, today welcomes new data from two IITs, demonstrating the power of Sculptra – the first proven regenerative biostimulator – and the company’s versatile hyaluronic acid injectable Restylane range, in addressing the aesthetic changes associated with menopause and medication-driven weight loss, for the face and body.1-7 Data includes an analysis from a first-of-its-kind study evaluating optimal treatment sequencing to enhance women’s ...

MetLife Foundation announced new recipients of its Community Impact Grant Program (CIGP), providing more than $6.5 million to global nonprofit organizations, including 26 in Asia, addressing essential community needs. By tackling critical issues, the program supports non-profits providing the services and resources people reply on to build financial security and resilience, reflecting MetLife and MetLife Foundation’s long‑standing commitment to helping people and communities move forward with g...

According to the latest research from Omdia, total shipments of desktops, notebooks, and workstations in 1Q26 increased by 3.2% year-over-year to 64.8 million units. Notebooks (including mobile workstations) saw a modest year-over-year increase of 2.6% in Q1 to 50.8 million units. Meanwhile, desktops (including desktop workstations) performed slightly better, up 5.4% to 14.0 million units. Growth was supported by vendors and channel partners pulling orders forward ahead of a widely anticipated ...

Klarna, the global digital bank and flexible payments provider, and the DOUGLAS Group, Europe's leading premium beauty retailer, today announced the expansion of their partnership to Italy and Spain. Building on a successful collaboration already established in other European markets, the expansion brings Klarna's payment options to DOUGLAS customers across Southern Europe. Shoppers in Italy and Spain will now have access to Klarna at checkout, including the option to split purchases into int...

Coveris’ Business Unit Paper (“BU Paper”) announced today the completion of its acquisition by Kingswood Capital Management, LP (together with its affiliates, “Kingswood”). As part of the transition to an independent organization, BU Paper will adopt the new name Paranova Print and Packaging (“Paranova”), reflecting both its long-standing heritage and its next phase of growth. Paranova produces high-quality, sustainable paper-based packaging solutions, including for food, household, and perso...