Vancouver – November 03, 2026 -- The International Society for Cell & Gene Therapy (ISCT) is renaming its Institute of Training & Development the ISCT Academy of Training & Development, three years after the program launched in 2023.

ISCT CEO Queenie Jang said the program has outgrown the institute label and that the new name reflects its scale and global reach.

Seoul – November 02, 2026 -- XPENG has appointed Lee Man-sik, a 30-year automotive veteran, as Managing Director of XPENG Motors Korea effective December 1, 2026, confirming its planned entry into the South Korean market. The company said launch timing and local business operations will be announced at a later date.

SEOUL – November 02, 2026 -- LG Energy Solution posted third-quarter 2026 consolidated revenue of KRW 9.6 trillion, up 27.6% quarter-on-quarter, with operating profit of KRW 756 billion and an operating margin of 7.8%. Revenue includes a North America production incentive of KRW 416.9 billion, reflecting volume growth led by higher ESS shipments in the region.

NORFOLK – – November 02, 2026 -- PRA Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: PRAA), which runs nonperforming loan portfolio operations in 18 countries, marked its 30th anniversary by ringing the Nasdaq Stock Market Opening Bell in New York City's Times Square.

CEO Sjolund and co-founder Fredrickson lead the bell ceremony

President and CEO Martin Sjolund rang the bell with co-founder and Executive Chairman Steve Fredrickson, the senior leadership team and employees representing the company's global workforce.

Jena – November 02, 2026 -- State-backed hacking groups from Russia, Iran, North Korea and China are expanding their activity and tailoring campaigns to global conflicts, according to ESET's latest APT Activity Report. Targets include governments, defense contractors, critical infrastructure, technology providers and institutions in geopolitical crisis regions.

DONGGUAN – November 02, 2026 -- Dongguan Taixun Electronic Technology Co., Ltd. (TaixunPOS) says its 6,000-square-meter plant in China's Guangdong province can produce about 10,000 POS terminals a month for OEM/ODM partners building their own brands.

DELRAY BEACH – November 02, 2026 -- The dental 3D printing market will grow from USD 4.35 billion in 2026 to USD 10.08 billion by 2031, a CAGR of 18.3%, according to MarketsandMarkets.

PLANO – November 02, 2026 -- Boeing and aircraft lessor Icelease have agreed an order for one 767-300 Boeing Converted Freighter (BCF), with options for up to two more, as Icelease expands its freighter portfolio.

First converted 767 is due for delivery in Q2 2027

The first aircraft is scheduled for induction in Q1 2027, with delivery of the converted freighter expected in Q2 2027. Boeing will carry out the conversions at ST Engineering's airframe MRO facilities in Singapore.

Koblenz – November 02, 2026 -- Germany's procurement agency BAAINBw has contracted two new PATRIOT fire units to replace systems the Bundeswehr handed to Ukraine in August 2025, and has also ordered new containerized repair equipment for the air defense system.

SINGAPORE – November 02, 2026 -- BIGO Ads, the deep learning-based advertising platform of JOYY Inc. (NASDAQ: JOYY), ranked No. 7 globally in the Android Gaming Overall Power Ranking of AppsFlyer's Performance Index 2026, securing 11 placements across gaming and non-gaming rankings.

The placements span global rankings and regional markets in Europe, North America and Latin America. AppsFlyer publishes the index annually to benchmark mobile media platforms by device, region and app category for advertisers choosing user acquisition partners.