Hamad Bin Khalifa University’s (HBKU) conference AI Ethics: The Convergence of Technology and Diverse Moral Traditions concluded with a call for a unified, culturally inclusive framework for Artificial Intelligence (AI). Convened in Qatar, this pivotal event marked a milestone in the discourse surrounding AI and its ethical implications. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250929755596/en/The opening plenary session from ...

The 7th RD20 Conference, set for September 30 to October 3, 2025, will bring together Nobel Prize winner Dr. Akira Yoshino, world-leading researchers, and industry experts to accelerate R&D and international collaboration towards a carbon-neutral society. Hosted by the National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST), the event will feature cutting-edge presentations on technology development for sustainable synthetic fuels and renewable energy storage, and AI-powered...

Jefferies Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: JEF) (“Jefferies”) and Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: SMFG) (“SMFG”), Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (“SMBC”), and SMBC Nikko Securities Inc. (“SMBC Nikko”) (collectively, “SMBC Group”) announced today that they are significantly expanding their Global Strategic Alliance. SMBC Group and Jefferies initially entered into a Strategic Alliance in 2021 to collaborate on future corporate and investment banking business opportunities. In 2023...

REJO, a global heat-not-burn (HNB) pioneer, officially unveiled REJO MULTI device at InterTabac 2025 as one of the exhibition’s most anticipated products. The device introduces a dual-heating system that pairs AirFlow and Round Heating technologies. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250919713971/en/REJO MULTI Product Launch Event “REJO MULTI represents a major step forward in HNB technology,” said Loic Li, the Global Sa...

Rithum, a leading global commerce solutions provider, today launched The 2026 Commerce Readiness Index at the inaugural Rithum LIVE summit in New York City. Based on a survey of 200 U.S. and U.K. retail and brand executives, the report pulls back the curtain on the fault lines shaping readiness for 2026, from AI adoption and tariff mitigation to fragmented workflows. It highlights where leaders are focusing amid growing pressure to modernize operations and where they are falling short on effici...