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AICPA & CIMA ENGAGE Asia Conference 2026 to Make Its Shanghai Debut This November

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SHANGHAI, Oct. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — AICPA & CIMA, together as the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants, will bring its flagship ENGAGE Asia Conference to Shanghai for the first time, convening 50 global thought leaders, CEOs, CFOs, investors, bankers, technology pioneers and finance professionals to explore the forces reshaping business, finance and accounting.

Taking place on 10-11 November 2026 at Shanghai Tower, China’s tallest building, ENGAGE Asia 2026 will be held under the theme “The Next Wave: Transformative Innovation.” As AICPA & CIMA’s premier event in Asia, the conference will bring together leading voices from business, finance, technology and academia across Asia, Africa, Europe and North America to explore the trends redefining growth, leadership and competitiveness in a rapidly evolving global landscape.

The conference comes at a pivotal moment as Asia continues to strengthen its role as a driver of global growth, innovation and investment. Bringing ENGAGE Asia to Shanghai for the first time reflects the city’s growing importance as a global business and financial hub, while providing a platform for leaders to exchange ideas, build connections and shape the future of business and finance.

Among the headline speakers is renowned futurist and bestselling author Kevin Kelly, alongside the global leadership team of AICPA & CIMA, including its Chief Executive Officer Mark Koziel. They will be joined by an exceptional roster of CEOs, CFOs, investors, bankers, entrepreneurs and industry experts from some of the world’s leading organizations, all of whom are helping shape the future of business on both a regional and global scale. Together, they will share insights on the forces transforming business, finance and leadership, exploring topics such as artificial intelligence and digital transformation, the evolving role of finance as a driver of value creation, sustainable growth, leadership in times of uncertainty, global expansion strategies, investment trends, and the development of future-ready talent.

Vicky Li, FCMA, CGMA, Vice President, North Asia, AICPA & CIMA, said:

“Asia is helping shape the future of the global economy, and China sits at the heart of many of the trends transforming business today. Bringing ENGAGE Asia to Shanghai for the first time marks an important milestone for our profession and our region. By convening some of the world’s leading thinkers, business leaders and innovators, we aim to create a powerful platform for ideas, collaboration and action that helps organizations and professionals prepare for what comes next.”

ENGAGE Asia 2026 is supported by a powerful ecosystem of leading organizations across technology, finance, education and professional services. Sponsors and strategic partners include Lenovo, Feishu, Baidu, Wizstar, Bank of East Asia, Lucanet, EY, Bolue Education, Tsinghua University PBC School of Finance (PBCSF), Shanghai National Accounting Institute, and Beijing National Accounting Institute, reflecting broad commitment from industry leaders to advancing innovation, leadership and professional excellence.

The conference is also supported by leading media organizations including Bloomberg Businessweek, Hong Kong Economic Times (HKET), Hurun Report and Jiemian News, helping bring conversations on innovation, leadership and the future of business and finance to audiences across Asia and beyond.

On 11 November 2026, CIMA will also host the prestigious CGMA Awards & Gala Dinner, widely recognised as the “Finance Oscars” in China. As the longest-running awards programme in the management accounting profession in China, the CGMA Awards celebrate outstanding achievements in finance, business and leadership, bringing together senior executives and industry leaders from across the region to honour excellence, innovation and impact.

For more information about ENGAGE Asia 2026 and the CGMA Awards, please visit the ENGAGE Asia website:  https://asia.aicpa-cimaengage.com/

Journalists interested in covering the conference, either in person in Shanghai or remotely, are invited to contact Vivian Fung for media accreditation and interview opportunities.

About the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants, AICPA, and CIMA

The Association of International Certified Professional Accountants (the Association) advances the reputation, employability, and quality of CPAs, CGMA designation holders, and accounting and financial professionals globally. Founded in 2017 by the AICPA and CIMA, it represents 574,000 AICPA and CIMA members, students, and registrants in more than 150 countries and territories, advocating for the public interest and business sustainability on current and emerging issues. 

The American Institute of CPAs® (AICPA®) is the world’s largest member association representing the CPA profession. It sets ethical standards for the profession and U.S. auditing standards for private companies, not-for-profit organizations,* and federal, state, and local governments. It also develops and grades the Uniform CPA Examination and builds the pipeline of future talent for the public accounting profession.

The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants® (CIMA®) is the world’s leading and largest professional body of management accountants. CIMA works closely with employers and sponsors leading-edge research to ensure its members remain the employers’ choice when recruiting financially trained business leaders. 

 

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The 2026 Global Mayors Dialogue • Luoyang Kicks off in Luoyang, Henan Province, China

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LUOYANG, China, Oct. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — A news report from CRIOnline:

The 2026 Global Mayors Dialogue • Luoyang opened on October 11 in Luoyang, Henan Province, China. More than 100 guests, including mayors and their representatives from 25 cities across 10 countries such as China, the United Kingdom, Italy, Argentina and Algeria, as well as representatives of international organizations, experts and scholars, and diplomatic envoys to China, gathered in Luoyang, Henan Province, China, to discuss new models for the development of civilized cities that integrate ancient heritage with modern progress.

At the opening ceremony, Zhang Yujie, Mayor of Luoyang, held exchanges and dialogue with guests from Algiers Province, Algeria; Mogilev, Belarus; Sesto San Giovanni, Italy; County Durham, the United Kingdom; and Irakleio, Attica, Greece. In addition, representatives of the participating cities jointly witnessed the release of the Luoyang Consensus on Urban Civilization.

Supporting events, including promotional exchanges and a gathering showcasing intangible cultural heritage, were held alongside the dialogue. During these events, Luoyang and cities from other countries held in-depth discussions on establishing sister-city partnerships, industrial cooperation, and connectivity in culture and tourism, promoting the translation of the dialogue’s outcomes into practical cooperation.

The event featured one main dialogue session and three themed scenario-based dialogue sessions. On the day before the opening ceremony, participating mayors spent a day exploring Luoyang: engaging with millennia-old civilizations at museums, experiencing China’s intelligent manufacturing in production workshops, and immersing themselves in the everyday life of historic neighborhoods.

Luoyang presented its approaches to protecting major archaeological sites, renewing the urban fabric of the ancient capital, promoting high-quality manufacturing development, and advancing high-level opening-up. These practical experiences offered the global mayors tangible, relatable and replicable references for urban governance worldwide.

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Teleste Selected by INFRABEL to Supply TFT LCD Passenger Information Displays for Railway Stations Across the Entire Belgian Rail Network

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TURKU, Finland, Oct. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Teleste has been selected by INFRABEL, Belgium’s railway infrastructure manager, to deliver TFT LCD information displays for railway stations, supporting the continued modernization of passenger information services throughout the country’s railway network.

The new TFT LCD displays will provide passengers with clear and reliable real-time travel information while supporting efficient station operations. Designed for demanding public transport environments, Teleste’s display solution helps to ensure consistent information delivery and performance throughout the lifecycle.

This marks Teleste’s second contract win with Infrabel, following the award of a previous contract in 2025 for the delivery of RGB LED passenger information displays to Belgium’s main railway stations. Building on these successive achievements, Teleste continues to expand its footprint across the Belgian rail network, further solidifying its role as a trusted partner in the continuous modernization of passenger information systems.

“INFRABEL’s decision to expand our partnership is an important recognition of Teleste’s ability to deliver reliable passenger information technologies for demanding environments. We are proud to support Belgium’s railway network with solutions that help passengers make informed decisions and enable operators to run stations efficiently,” says Claudio Borrello, Business Director, Display Solutions at Teleste.

Passenger information plays a key role in enhancing the travel experience and supporting efficient public transport operations. With the new information displays, INFRABEL will further improve the availability and visibility of travel information throughout its railway network.

The agreement reinforces Teleste’s role as a trusted provider of passenger information solutions for public transport operators. 

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Linda Kallas, SVP, Communications
linda.kallas@teleste.com
tel. +358 40 596 3012

About Teleste 

Teleste offers an integrated product and service portfolio that makes it possible to build and run a better networked society. Our solutions bring television and broadband services to you, secure your safety in public places and guide your use of public transport. With solid industry experience and drive for innovations, we are a leading international company in broadband, security and information technologies and related services. We connect with our customers through a global network of offices and partners. In 2025, Teleste’s net sales reached EUR 138,6 million and it had approximately 630 employees. Teleste is listed on Nasdaq Helsinki. For more information, visit www.teleste.com. 

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Hoymiles HiOne All-in-One BESS Powers Thai Homes with More Resilient, Flexible Energy Systems

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BANGKOK, Oct. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Thailand’s hot and humid climate, growing household electricity demand and the need for greater power reliability are driving more homeowners to look beyond solar generation alone. Hoymiles’ HiOne all-in-one BESS system, paired with HiBox gateway, is helping households in Bangkok make better use of solar power, manage electricity consumption and maintain power availability during grid interruptions.

Meeting Thailand’s Growing Residential Energy Needs

For Thai households, hot climate drives heavy air-conditioning use, while high electricity costs and power interruptions create demand for systems that offer more than daytime solar generation.

The market is also moving toward wider residential solar adoption. According to the Department of Alternative Energy Development and Efficiency (DEDE), Thailand had 3,310 MWp of cumulative rooftop solar capacity by the end of 2024. In 2026, the government also introduced a residential solar feed-in program targeting up to 500 MW of capacity nationwide, allowing eligible households to sell surplus solar electricity to utilities at THB 2.20/kWh under 10-year power purchase agreements.

In this context, local installer COMSYS SOLAR has deployed Hoymiles HiOne systems with HiBox gateway across multiple residential properties in Bangkok. Configurations include 10kW or 12kW of solar capacity with 8kWh or 16kWh of storage, allowing each system to be matched to the household’s energy needs.

Flexible Solar-plus-Storage for Greater Energy Resilience

Hoymiles’ HiOne BESS integrates the inverter, battery and energy management system (EMS) into a minimalist, space-saving design. With maximum efficiency of 98.5% and more than 8,000 battery life cycles, HiOne combines efficient energy conversion with long-term performance.

New and existing batteries can be mixed through built-in DC-DC technology, with storage capacity expandable from 8 to 64kWh. Its AI-powered time-of-use (TOU) optimization adjusts charging strategies based on electricity prices and household consumption patterns to maximize self-consumption and reduce electricity costs.

The HiBox gateway serves as a central hub for whole-home backup, providing seamless off-grid switching to help keep household appliances running during grid outages. It also supports system expansion through an additional inverter, compatible third-party generators and PV inverters, as well as smart load management through its Smart Port.

Hoymiles’ HiOne helps Thai households make better use of locally generated solar power while adapting to changing electricity demand. The multiple installations by COMSYS SOLAR in Bangkok demonstrate how flexible system configurations can meet diverse household energy needs and support more resilient residential energy use.

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