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BRANDED RESIDENCES IN VIET NAM: FROM MARKET MOMENTUM TO LONG-TERM GROWTH

HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam, July 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Branded residences are playing an increasingly prominent role in Viet Nam's premium property market. As international hospitality brands expand their presence and high-net-worth buyers seek long-term value, service quality, and lifestyle differentiation, the segment continues to grow in both scale and sophistication. While location and capital appreciation were once the primary considerations for buyers, today's affluent purchasers are pla

PMET Demonstrates >97% Caesium Extraction from Pollucite Concentrate

Multiple pathways to value-add caesium chemicals identified during bench-scale extraction testwork at SGS Lakefield and through Koch Technology Solutions Phase 1 program MONTREAL, July 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- July 13, 2026 - Sydney, Australia Figure 1: Simplified conceptual flowsheet for conventional processing of pollucite pegmatite through to pollucite concentrate (top) and from pollucite concentrate to final marketable caesium salts/brine (bottom). The bench-scale testwork carried out by SGS

Wimbledon defeat makes Djokovic realize he's 'blessed and cursed' by the success of his career

LONDON — Novak Djokovic didn't dwell on Centre Court after getting dominated by Jannik Sinner in the Wimbledon semifinals. The 39-year-old Djokovic enjoyed a warm, smile-filled embrace with his 24-year-old opponent at the net after the 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 defeat Friday, quickly packed up his tennis bags and then waved to the boisterous crowd as he held one hand to his chest to show his appreciation as he walked off. Will the seven-time Wimbledon champion ever be back to play on these hallowed la

Shooting near Toronto street festival kills 2 people and wounds 4, police say

TORONTO — A shooting near a Toronto street festival killed two men and wounded four other people Saturday evening, police said, adding that what initially prompted an active-shooter warning was an exchange of gunfire between two people targeting each other. Toronto Police Deputy Chief Frank Barredo said investigators recovered two firearms after the shooting that was reported at 8:12 p.m. near St. Clair Avenue West and Arlington Avenue, where the Salsa on St. Clair festival was underway. N

Marc Marquez cruises to Germany MotoGP victory, enters title race

HOHENSTEIN-ERNSTTHAL, Germany — Marc Marquez won the Germany MotoGP Grand Prix on Sunday as the Spaniard equaled Italian legend Giacomo Agostini's record of 10 premier class wins on a single circuit. The seven-time world champion started on pole as he glided to a dominant win at the Sachsenring, 1.996sec ahead of Aprilia-Trackhouse's Ai Ogura in second with the Japanese rider's Spanish teammate Raul Fernandez completing the podium. Marquez, on his Ducati, also won Saturday's sprint race to

Fire erupts near main highway south of Paris

MELUN, France — French officials rushed two firefighting planes to the Paris region Sunday, after a fire erupted south of the French capital, blocking a key highway during one of the busiest summer travel weekends. The fire, which the local fire service described as "very virulent", began late afternoon in the Fontainebleau forest about 60 kilometers (40 miles) south-east of the capital. Local firemen said the fire had engulfed several hectares, causing the partial shutting of the A6 highw

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Marlins draft Japanese slugger Sasaki, who now faces MLB decision

LOS ANGELES, United States — The Miami Marlins selected Japanese slugger Rintaro Sasaki in the eighth round of the Major League Baseball Draft on Sunday, leaving the former high school phenomenon with career choices to make. Sasaki, who arrived Stateside in 2023 as Japan's all-time high school home run leader, has played the last two seasons for Stanford University, his decision to play US college ball making him eligible for both the MLB and Nippon Professional Baseball drafts. In October

Fire breaks out at a pub in Bangkok, killing at least 27 people

BANGKOK — A huge fire engulfed a pub in Bangkok early on Monday morning, killing at least 27 people before firefighters brought the blaze under control, officials said. Footage shared online by first responders shows a huge blaze raging and plumes coming out of the front door of the Na Ladprao pub in the northern part of the Thai capital. People are seen trying to flee as thick black smoke billows into the sky. Rescuers said the fire was reported around midnight. Thailand Prime Minister An

The 80/20 Institute Introduces an Approach to Expand Margin Without Cutting - by Concentrating on the 20% That Drives Profit

Bill Canady challenges the cost-cutting reflex, arguing that durable margin comes from concentrating on the vital few customers and products - and starving the complexity that quietly drains profit. Lakewood Ranch, FL, July 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Amid a broad corporate push to "do more with less," The 80/20 Institute is making a contrarian case for how companies should expand margin: not by cutting, but by concentrating on the small share of customers and products that actually generate th

Azazie Brings Its Bridesmaid Pop-Up Experience to San Diego for One Day Only

LOS ANGELES, July 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Finding the perfect bridesmaid dress just got easier. This July, Azazie is bringing its signature bridesmaid pop-up experience to San Diego, giving bridal parties the opportunity to see, feel, and try on dresses in person before saying "yes" to the look. On Sunday, July 12, shoppers are invited to the Liberty Ballroom at the Courtyard San Diego Airport/Liberty Station for a one-day-only event dedicated exclusively to Azazie's bridesmaid collection. Whet

Till death do us bark: Pets serve as witnesses at Ecuador weddings

QUITO, Ecuador — When Diana Tupiza and Andres Alquinga decided to get married, they selected a rather unusual witness for the civil wedding ceremony: Luna, their Pekingese pup who stamped her paw print on the marriage certificate. With recently authorized "pet friendly" weddings, Ecuadoran officials are embracing the role of furry friends in modern families. Elsewhere in Latin America, only human witnesses are allowed, although Argentina and Mexico have made a few exceptions. While Luna's

XRP Power Highlights AI-Powered Digital Asset Platform and Shares Community Success Story

TOKYO, Japan, July 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- XRP Power today announced continued development of its AI-powered digital asset platform, designed to provide users with intelligent tools, cloud-based computing services, and educational resources to help them better understand digital asset technologies and AI-driven financial innovation. As interest in artificial intelligence and digital finance continues to grow worldwide, XRP Power says it is focused on providing technology solutions that emph

Sticky core inflation seen to keep BSP on tightening path

THE BANGKO SENTRAL ng Pilipinas (BSP) could extend its tightening cycle as the widening pass-through effects of energy shocks stemming from the Middle East war are expected to keep core inflation elevated, analysts said.

BoI-approved investments jump 21%

THE BOARD of Investments (BoI) has approved P461.84 billion worth of investments in the first half of 2026, mainly in renewable energy and real estate sectors.

PERA contributions hit over P750M as enrollees surge at end of June

FILIPINOS’ CONTRIBUTIONS in Personal Equity and Retirement Account (PERA) surged in the first half of the year as the number of enrollees increased nearly fivefold from last year, data from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) showed. As of the end of June, accumulated PERA contributions soared by 45.3% to P757.554 million from the P521.363 […]

Tunes Music Inc. Announces Global Expansion of Digital Music Promotion Network from New York Headquarters

NEW YORK, NY, July 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Tunes Music Inc., an international digital music promotion and distribution company, today officially announced the expansion of its multi-channel distribution network from its headquarters in New York. This strategic initiative introduces an upgraded suite of systematic promotion services specifically designed to help independent artists and record labels break through the highly saturated digital market. By integrating advanced online media resou

Converge sends Titan Ultra to 2nd straight loss

MANILA, Philippines — Converge got off to an explosive start to its PBA Season 50 Gocernors’ Cup, demolishing Titan Ultra, 105-74 on Sunday at the Ynares Center in Montalban. Jalen Hudson marked his PBA return, firing 20 points, eight rebounds, four assists and four steals in just 28 minutes of work. Archie Concepcion had 16, Justin Arana 14, while Mikey Williams 11 for the FiberXers. The boys of coach Delta Pineda dominated the boards, 67-53, and had solid team play with a 28-19 ass

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Legal experts split on criminal intent

LEGAL experts are split over whether the prosecution in the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte has established criminal intent behind Duterte's alleged grave threats against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. The trial enters its second week Monday with legal luminaries offering contrasting views on the prosecution’s performance during the trial’s opening phase. The prosecution panel from the House of Representatives concluded its presentation of evidence on the first artic

West Philippine Sea education bill pushed

SEN. Erwin Tulfo on Sunday sought the immediate passage of the West Philippine Sea education bill amid claims of Chinese scholars that Batanes is part of China’s territory. Tulfo sees the passage of Senate Bill 1625, or the proposed “West Philippine Sea Education Act,” which he authored as one of the measures “to repel disinformation about the country’s territory.” SB 1625 mandates the Department of Education (DepEd) to train teachers and educators on WPS Educ