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Visa Establishes Global Capability Hubs in Singapore to Build the Future of Global Commerce

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Visa’s new Solution Center in Paya Lebar Green will host 1,500 employees focused on developing capabilities in agentic AI, next-generation payments and trusted commerce.

SINGAPORE, Nov. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Visa (NYSE: V), a global leader in digital payments, today announced the establishment of six global capability hubs at its new Solution Center in Singapore. Spanning AI, cybersecurity, quantum computing and next-generation payments, the hubs will develop technologies and solutions designed for deployment across Visa’s global network.

For nearly five decades, Singapore has played a central role in Visa’s mission to make commerce more trusted, secure and reliable across Asia Pacific. The new Solution Center at Paya Lebar Green deepens that commitment, bringing together more than 1,500 professionals across technology, product, cybersecurity, engineering and innovation. Visa also plans to further develop specialised research, engineering and innovation roles across areas such as AI, cybersecurity and quantum technologies.

“We’re entering an extraordinary period of commerce innovation, driven by AI, digital money and other emerging technologies. Turning that promise into progress requires technology people and businesses can trust. Our expanded presence in Singapore will bring together great talent, deep expertise, and trusted infrastructure to build new commerce experiences around the world,” said Rajat Taneja, President, Technology, Visa.

Building the capabilities for the next generation of commerce

The six capability hubs will focus on specialised areas where emerging technologies are creating new opportunities for how commerce moves, operates and stays secure. Together, they span three strategic domains:

Artificial Intelligence and Commerce:Applied AI for payments and fintech use cases to responsibly advance the use of AI to improve commerce experiences, operational efficiency and decision-making.Advances in agentic commerce to explore how AI agents can securely interact with merchants, consumers and payment networks.Next-Generation Payments:Research into the digital money, stablecoins and programmable payments ecosystem to support the evolution of money movement and new payment modelsWallets and alternate payment methods to help connect emerging payment experiences across multiple rails and networks.Trust, Security and Resilience:Cybersecurity to strengthen resilience and protection across increasingly complex digital ecosystemsQuantum computing for finance, researching applications of quantum technologies for financial services and preparing for a quantum-secure future.

“Singapore is increasingly where the future of commerce is being built. Many of the world’s most complex questions around payments innovation, digital money, AI and trust are being solved in Asia Pacific. By bringing these capabilities together in Singapore, we are creating a hub that can develop globally relevant solutions while supporting Singapore’s continued leadership in technology and innovation,” said Stephen Karpin, Regional President, Asia Pacific, Visa.

Teams at Paya Lebar Green will collaborate with partners across academia, government, financial institutions and the fintech ecosystem to develop and scale next-generation technologies in Singapore, including AXS, DBS, DCS, FOMO Pay, Nium and StraitsX. Visa is also participating in the Monetary Authority of Singapore’s BLOOM (Borderless, Liquid, Open, Online, Multi-currency) initiative and engaging with academic and research institutions on emerging technologies, including quantum computing.

“Visa has been a long-standing partner with Singapore for over four decades. Visa’s latest investment in six global capability hubs here will create new high-value jobs for Singaporeans. It will also bolster Singapore’s role in developing innovative financial products and solutions in areas such as agentic commerce and quantum,” said Beng Kong Pee, Executive Vice President, Singapore Economic Development Board.

By expanding its research, product development and engineering capabilities in Singapore, Visa aims to accelerate technologies that can be developed locally and deployed across its global network. To learn more about Visa’s commitment to building trusted ways to pay, visit Visa at Singapore EXPO, Hall 2, Booth 2B25 at the Singapore FinTech Festival from 18-20 November 2026.

About Visa

Visa (NYSE: V) is a world leader in digital payments, facilitating transactions between consumers, sellers, financial institutions and government entities across more than 200 countries and territories. Our mission is to connect the world through the most innovative, convenient, reliable and secure payments network, enabling individuals, businesses and economies to thrive. We believe that economies that include everyone everywhere, uplift everyone everywhere and see access as foundational to the future of money movement. Learn more at Visa.com.

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What to Look for in an Online GLP-1 Provider: Meant Outlines Five Questions Worth Asking Before Signing Up

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MANASSAS, Va., Nov. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — As more telehealth companies offer GLP-1 care, the options can look alike from the outside, and telling them apart takes more than a glance at a landing page. Meant is sharing five questions consumers can ask when choosing an online GLP-1 provider, along with how it approaches each one.

Five Questions Worth Asking

Who makes the clinical decisions? A trustworthy provider should be clear about which licensed clinicians review each person’s information. At Meant, those decisions are made by licensed providers through its clinical partner, OpenLoop Health.Is there a real evaluation first? Look for a health-history review before anything is prescribed, and for plain language that a prescription is never guaranteed. Meant’s online assessment covers health history, current medications, and goals.Can the company’s credentials be checked? Independent certifications are one signal consumers can verify for themselves. Meant displays the seal for its LegitScript certification on its website.Is it clear who fills prescriptions? Providers should be open about the pharmacies they work with and whether those pharmacies are licensed in the United States.Is ongoing support spelled out, limits included? Good providers explain what follow-up looks like and who handles which questions. Meant pairs care with an optional Care Coach, and medical questions go to the care team.

A certification is a transparency signal, not a government approval or a promise about results, and no checklist replaces a conversation with a licensed clinician. Meant does not diagnose or prescribe, and treatment is not guaranteed for every applicant.

Take a Closer Look

Consumers who want to see how the assessment, clinical oversight, and coaching fit together can visit Meant‘s website and compare the details against the questions above.

About Meant

Meant is a health and wellness technology company focused on personalized GLP-1 weight-care support delivered through telehealth. The platform combines an online clinical assessment, licensed oversight through OpenLoop Health, Care Coach support, and supplemental wellness resources. Meant does not itself diagnose or prescribe; clinical decisions are made by its clinical partners. Learn more at meant.health.

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Capturing the Beauty of Anhui through Images–2026 Anhui Photography Season Concludes

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HUANGSHAN, China, Nov. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — A news report from Crionline.

Spanning summer and autumn across three successive photography tours, the “Picturesque Anhui • Imaging Anhui” 2026 Anhui Photography Season officially wrapped up on November 4. Co-hosted by the Fédération Internationale de l’Art Photographique (FIAP), the Anhui Provincial Department of Culture and Tourism, and the Foreign Affairs Office of Anhui Provincial People’s Government, the event drew 116 photographers from 38 countries and regions. They visited 46 distinctive cultural and tourism attractions across five cities: Hefei, Chizhou, Anqing, Huangshan and Xuancheng. Through their lenses, they presented Anhui’s landscapes, cultural heritage and vibrant everyday life to the world.

Looking back on the three sessions: The first session kicked off in Hefei. Photographers documented the city’s innovation-driven urban landscape as well as the picturesque scenery and intangible cultural heritage of Chizhou’s ancient villages. The second session took them deep into Huangshan and Anqing. They explored time-honored Huizhou villages, magnificent mountains and Huangmei Opera culture, immersing themselves in Huizhou traditions and the cultural charm of the Yangtze River region in western Anhui. The concluding third session was held in Huangshan and Xuancheng, focusing on brilliant autumn hues, Huizhou‑style ancient architecture, and the traditional craftsmanship behind the Four Treasures of the Study.

From lush summer greens to rich autumn colours, the photographers produced more than 11,000 high‑resolution photographs. Reflecting the unique perspectives of international participants, these images will be disseminated globally in diverse forms. They will help tell compelling stories of Anhui’s cultural tourism and further boost the province’s international profile.

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JOYEE N01 Global Mass Production Launch and First Batch Delivery of 2,000 Overseas Orders Kicks Off

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YANCHENG, China, Nov. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — On October 28, the ceremony for the global mass production launch of the JOYEE N01 and the first batch delivery of 2,000 overseas orders was grandly held at the Yancheng Branch of China FAW. At the event, FAW Bestune delivered the first batch of 500 vehicles to African customers, marking the official entry of the JOYEE N01 into the global market.

As a flagship product, the BESTUNE XIAOMA has earned recognition from nearly 300,000 users since its launch in 2024. Built upon this blockbuster model and refined with a user-centric philosophy, the JOYEE N01 is an upgraded masterpiece — a solid step forward in elevating the user experience with a global vision.

The JOYEE N01 carries forward the adorable design language: rounded body lines paired with a rich array of exterior color options, winning over young families at first glance. All trims come standard with CATL batteries, delivering a maximum range of over 300KM. The four-door design ensures convenient access to the rear seats. In terms of safety, drawing on FAW’s 70-plus years of automotive manufacturing heritage, the vehicle is fully equipped with a high-strength steel body, dual front airbags, and an electronic stability control system. The product is scheduled to roll out in overseas markets one after another in the fourth quarter of 2026.

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