NETHERLANDS: Qivalis receives authorisation as an Electronic Money Institution from De Nederlandsche Bank

AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS, October 14, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Qivalis, the Amsterdam-based company backed by 37 European banks across 15 countries to issue a regulated euro-denominated stablecoin, today announced that it has been granted authorisation as an Electronic Money Institution (EMI) by De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB). Qivalis is now subject to ongoing supervision by DNB and, as an authorised EMI, is eligible to issue euro-denominated electronic money tokens (EMTs).

Regulatory compliance has been part of the company's architecture from the outset. With the

SYRIA: Ancient Remains Reported at Syria's Al-Zahrawi Palace, Raising Heritage Concerns

The historic courtyard of the 13th-century Al-Zahrawi Palace in Homs, Syria, featuring its central fountain and distinctive architectural details.

Published footage of skeletal remains and reported excavations raises urgent concerns and prompts calls for an independent archaeological assessment.

Protecting Al-Zahrawi Palace means safeguarding centuries of Syrian history. Independent archaeological assessment is essential before irreplaceable evidence is lost.”

— Dr. Rasha Al-Zahrawi, Heritage Preservation Advocate

HOMS, SYRIA, October 14, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Video footage published by Syrian news outlet "Zaman al-Wasl", reportedly showing exposed skeletal remains inside the historic Al-Zahrawi Palace in Homs, has brought renewed attention to excavation activities and conservation works at the 13th-century landmark.

The reported presence of remains identified by

MOROCCO: Africa Cement Growth Meets CBAM and Low-Carbon Investment at 15th Africa Cementrade in Casablanca

Africa Cementrade 2026 examines market outlook, cement investment, CBAM, LC3, financing and low-carbon production in Casablanca, Morocco.

CASABLANCA, MOROCCO, October 14, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Africa's cement industry faces mounting commercial pressure to expand production while reducing carbon intensity, improving energy efficiency and

TAIWAN: President Lai and King Mswati III of Eswatini visit Army Aviation Training Command

TAIWAN, October 13 - President Lai and King Mswati III of Eswatini visit Army Aviation Training Command

On the morning of October 11, President Lai Ching-te and His Majesty King Mswati III of the Kingdom of Eswatini visited the Army Aviation Training Command in Tainan. In remarks, President Lai stated that Taiwan and Eswatini have enjoyed a deep friendship over their 58 years of diplomatic relations, and that the Army Aviation Training Command has

CHINA: Jinze Crafts Highlights Capabilities as a Certified Cute Jewelry Box Birthday Gift For Girls Designer

WENZHOU, ZHEJIANG, CHINA, October 13, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The global giftware market is experiencing significant growth in personal accessory storage tailored for young demographics. When selecting birthday presents and holiday keepsakes, consumers consistently seek products that

JAPAN: TERRA-MICHI to Open Free Public Beta of AI That Helps Developing Asia Build Without Trading Away Nature

TERRA-MICHI connects terrain, water and nature data with earthworks expertise to support land-planning decisions. Concept visual.

Following an MoU with Cambodia's Kandal Province, Japan's isVIT invites impact investors to help scale climate-resilient land planning across Southeast Asia

We will listen to local communities, work hand in hand with the Kandal Provincial Government, and deliver one step at a time. I am prepared to dedicate the rest of my life to this work.”

— Koichi Ito, President and CEO, isVIT Co., Ltd.

TOKYO, JAPAN, October 13, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- isVIT Co., Ltd. today announced that the free public beta of TERRA-MICHI, an AI and GIS land-planning platform that lets planners weigh terrain, water and nature together before construction begins, will

SOUTH KOREA: SNU Eye Clinic Explains Key Factors in ICL Surgery for High Myopia and Astigmatism

Dr. Chung Eui Sang, Chief Director of SNU Eye Clinic, speaking at a medical conference.

SNU Eye Clinic’s dedicated ICL team, trained by Dr. Chung Eui Sang, an ICL Expert Instructor.

Dr. Won Yeo Kyung, ICL specialist at SNU Eye Clinic, conducting an eye examination.

SNU Eye Clinic explains how precise examinations and lens selection help guide ICL surgery for patients with high myopia and astigmatism

ICL surgery requires careful evaluation of lens power, lens size, and astigmatism axis to develop a surgical plan suited to each patient's eye condition.”

— Dr. Chung Eui Sang

SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA, October 13, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- As more international patients travel to South Korea for vision correction surgery, interest in implantable collamer lens (ICL) surgery for high myopia and astigmatism continues to grow. For