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GAC Becomes Official Automotive Partner of Melbourne City FC, Strengthening Commitment to the Australian Market
MELBOURNE, Australia , July 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- On 24 July 2026, GAC and Australian professional football club Melbourne City FC officially announced a strategic partnership at AAMI Park. As a key member of City Football Group, Melbourne City FC is one of Australia's leading professional football clubs, with strong competitive performance and an extensive supporter base. Under the partnership, GAC will become the Official Automotive Partner of Melbourne City FC, further strengthening the brand's presence and engagement in the Australian market. As a leading representative of China's smart
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Nova Biomedical Advances Integrated Cell Line Development Workflows: NanoCellect products are now part of Nova Biomedical
WALTHAM, Mass. , July 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Nova Biomedical today announced a transaction involving certain assets of NanoCellect, a provider of microfluidic cell sorting technology. This expands Nova Biomedical's capabilities in cell line development and strengthens its ability to support biopharmaceutical workflows from early development through manufacturing. NanoCellect ® WOLF G2 ® cell sorting platform introduces gentle, microfluidic-based cell selection and isolation, complementing Nova Biomedical's existing Solentim portfolio for clone generation, verification, and growth ana
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AmEx lifts revenue forecast, unchanged profit outlook weighs on shares
Billed business, a measure of total spending on AmEx cards, rose 9% to US$455.8 billion
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Hindustan Zinc Reports Record Q1 Net Profit of US$ 578 Million, Up 145% YoY; Highest-Ever EBITDA Driven by Strong Production and Lowest Cost of Production
UDAIPUR and MUMBAI, India , July 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Hindustan Zinc Limited, the world's largest integrated zinc producer and among the top 10 silver producers globally, commenced FY27 with its strongest-ever first-quarter performance. The company reported best-ever quarterly revenue from operations of US$ 1,453 million, up 77% YoY, highest-ever quarterly EBITDA of US$ 854 million, up 109% YoY, and record quarterly net profit of US$ 578 million, up 145% YoY. The robust financial performance was underpinned by its highest-ever first-quarter mined metal production of 268 KT and the lowest-e
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Hong Kong eases listing thresholds to draw more IPOs
They are part of a wider push by Hong Kong to strengthen its position as a fundraising hub
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UnionPay Expands Education Payment Services in New Zealand with Acceptance at the University of Canterbury
CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand , July 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- UnionPay International has further expanded its education payment services in New Zealand, with UnionPay now available as an online payment option at the University of Canterbury | Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha. Students who have accepted their Enrolment Agreement in myUC, the University of Canterbury's online enrolment portal, can select UnionPay through the University's online payment portal to pay their full university fees. The new payment option provides UnionPay cardholders and their families with greater choice when managing educati
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Yen heads for biggest weekly drop since May despite Tokyo's support pledges
The yen’s weakness left the US dollar poised for a weekly gain of 0.89%
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Grand Park City Hall Launches Grand Escape Sale as Singapore's Event Calendar Drives Early Travel Planning
SINGAPORE , July 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- As Singapore prepares for another packed calendar of international sporting events, concerts, theatre productions and festive celebrations, Grand Park City Hall has launched its Grand Escape Sale , encouraging travellers to plan upcoming city escapes and year-end holidays ahead of demand. Swimming Pool at Grand Park City Hall Located in Singapore's historic Civic District, the five-star hotel is becoming an increasingly popular choice for travellers seeking convenient access to the city's major event venues without compromising on comfort or connectivi
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Air India investment receives ‘full attention’ from whole board: SIA chairman
CEO Goh Choon Phong adds that any decisions will be supported by a ‘robust business case’ and within the group’s means
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SK Hynix tycoon ordered to pay US$643 million divorce settlement
[SEOUL] SK Hynix billionaire Chey Tae-won was ordered by a South Korean court to pay his former wife 944 billion won (US$643...
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Changi Airport clocks 17.2 million passenger movements in Q2, down 1.5% on year
But passenger traffic for the first half of 2026 is 0.4% up despite an uncertain operating environment
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Phuket Marriott Resort & Spa, Merlin Beach Elevates Guest Experience with New Dining and Family Facilities
PHUKET, Thailand , July 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Phuket Marriott Resort & Spa, Merlin Beach has officially announced the launch of three exceptional new facilities: Kanpai, La Cala, and the Splash Zone. Designed specifically to enhance the stay for leisure travelers and families, these latest additions further establish the property as a premier destination for comprehensive and relaxing holiday experiences in Thailand. Dedicated to younger guests and families, the Splash Zone is an interactive family pool designed for safe and engaging entertainment Travelers seeking an elevated beachfront ge
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TIWF 2026 Set to Return as the Year's Premier Event, Elevating the Woodworking and Furniture Industry Across ASEAN
BANGKOK , July 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Thailand International Woodworking & Furniture Exhibition 2026 (TIWF 2026) is preparing for its highly anticipated return as Thailand's largest international trade exhibition dedicated to the woodworking and furniture industries. Organized through a strategic joint venture between IMPACT Exhibition Management Co., Ltd. and IEC Messevertriebs GmbH from Germany —both globally recognized exhibition experts—the event serves as a premier platform connecting entrepreneurs, manufacturers, designers, distributors, and industry professionals from across Thail
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AnySearch Launches Student & Developer Program to Support Next-Generation AI Builders
BEIJING , July 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- AnySearch officially launched the Student & Developer Program , a global initiative offering free access to AnySearch's AI search infrastructure. The program is designed to empower students and developers in driving academic research, contributing to open-source projects, and building the next generation of AI-powered applications. As AI evolves, applications are shifting from simple information search to complex task execution. AI agents are becoming the leading paradigm, relying on real-time, reliable information access as their foundation. Yet many st
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COE quota: Cat A falls 4.2%, Cat B rises 5.8% for August to October
Total supply is up 0.2%
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CHINA YUCHAI INTERNATIONAL TO ANNOUNCE UNAUDITED 2026 FIRST-HALF FINANCIAL RESULTS ON AUGUST 7, 2026
- Earnings Call to Begin at 8:00 A.M. EDT – SINGAPORE , July 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- China Yuchai International Limited (NYSE: CYD) ("China Yuchai International" or the "Company"), announced today that it will be releasing its 2026 unaudited first-half financial results on Friday, August 7, 2026 before the market opens for trading. A conference call and audio webcast for the investment community has been scheduled for 8:00 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time on August 7, 2026. The call will be hosted by the President and Chief Financial Officer of China Yuchai International, Mr. Weng Ming Hoh and Mr.
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Pizza Hut Indonesia and TUKR Celebrate 10 Years of Pizza Maker Junior with Environmental Learning Experience for Children
Pizza Hut Indonesia has partnered with TUKR, demonstrating its commitment to the wise and proper management of food production waste in the interest of sustainability, environmental preservation, and public health. Over a two-year period—from June 2024 to June 2026—TUKR has collected 90 tons of used cooking oil from approximately 300 PHD (Pizza Hut Delivery) and Pizza Hut Ristorante locations to be processed into biofuel. Pizza Hut Indonesia is collaborating with TUKR during the Pizza Maker Junior tenth-anniversary celebration to educate children about responsible and sustainable waste managem
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Singapore’s Tikva targets solid cancer barrier with US$8M Series A
For years, cell therapy has carried one of oncology’s most striking contradictions. It has changed the outlook for some blood cancer patients, yet has struggled to make the same impact in solid tumours, which account for the vast majority of cancer cases worldwide. Singapore-based Tikva Allocell is trying to push through that wall with a [] The post Singapores Tikva targets solid cancer barrier with US$8M Series A appeared first on e27 .
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CityUHK researchers transform vibrations into clean fuels and chemicals through piezosynthesis
HONG KONG , July 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- From ocean waves and flowing rivers to the systems used to transport and treat water, vibrations are everywhere. But can vibrations do more than just shake water? Can they split water or drive the production of useful chemicals from water? A research team led by Professor Ravi from SEE at CityUHK has demonstrated how mechanical vibrations can be harnessed to drive the production of useful chemicals from water. A research team led by Professor Sai Kishore Ravi from the School of Energy and Environment (SEE) at City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK) has
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Infineum and Kangtai advance partnership with distribution collaboration across Southern Asia
SINGAPORE , July 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Infineum, a world-leading supplier of lubricant additives and specialty chemicals headquartered in Oxford, United Kingdom, and Kangtai, a subsidiary of Rianlon Corporation, an integrated specialty chemicals manufacturer based in Tianjin, China, advanced their collaboration through a new distribution arrangement across Southern Asia on 22 July 2026. This signing marks a key step in the implementation of the strategic framework agreement that Infineum and Rianlon entered into earlier this year, advancing the execution of the joint strategy. John Hong, Sa
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Ecosystem Roundup: When AI acts, humans are still responsible
When OpenAI recently disclosed that Hugging Face had been breached through access to its pre-release models, the instinctive question was technical: how did the system fail? But the more important question was human: who decided to grant that access, under what safeguards, and who owns the consequences? That question sits at the heart of one [] The post Ecosystem Roundup: When AI acts, humans are still responsible appeared first on e27 .
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Shanghai Electric showcases embodied intelligence robot matrix and AI-native smart factory solutions at WAIC 2026
Featuring humanoid robots with 41 degrees of freedom, pipe‑inspection robots with ±1mm positioning accuracy, and 51 industrial‑grade AI agents SHANGHAI , July 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Operations in high-end equipment manufacturing often involve confined spaces, complex objects, and fine manipulation tasks that demand sustained and stable precision. At the recent 2026 World Artificial Intelligence Conference and High-Level Meeting on Global AI Governance (WAIC 2026), Shanghai Electric (SEHK: 02727, SSE: 601727) showcased its comprehensive portfolio of embodied intelligence solutions tail
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Video: CNPC offers green chemical answer
BEIJING , July 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- A news report from chinadaily.com.cn: Located on the edge of the Taklamakan Desert in Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, the Tarim 1.2 MTA Phase II Ethylene Project and its supporting green and low-carbon demonstration facility of PetroChina Dushanzi Petrochemical Company, a subsidiary of China National Petroleum Corporation, are offering a new example of China's low-carbon industrial transformation. Watch the video to discover how CNPC is exploring a cleaner and more circular future for the industry.
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