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Aitech Announces New U-C6850 SOSA-Aligned Rugged High-Speed Ethernet Switch/Router for Defense and Aerospace Systems
CHATSWORTH, Calif., Aug. 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Aitech, a global leader in AI-powered rugged embedded computing and connectivity systems for defense and space applications, today announced the new U-C6850 10/40GbE Fully Managed Ethernet Switch/Router, a SOSA®-aligned, high-speed, flexible and secure Ethernet connectivity solution for military and aerospace systems. Aitech is a leading provider of rugged embedded systems for use in military aerospace and space platforms As its first SOSA-aligne
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Envision Energy Inaugurates Philippines National Distribution Center, Enhancing Supply Chain Resilience and Lifecycle Services Across Southeast Asia
BATANGAS, Philippines, Aug. 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Envision Energy, a global leader in green technology, has inaugurated its Philippines National Distribution Center, marking another milestone in strengthening its localized supply chain and lifecycle service capabilities in the Philippines. The facility underscores Envision's long-term commitment to the country's renewable energy sector while reinforcing the operational foundation for a more resilient Future Energy System across the Philippine
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Himax WiseEye Palm Vein Biometric Authentication Technology Powers WAFERLOCK L322 Smart Lock
Advancing Next-Generation Smart Access Solutions with Contactless Authentication, Enhanced Security, and Privacy Protection TAINAN, Taiwan and TAICHUNG, Taiwan, Aug. 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Himax Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: HIMX) ("Himax” or the "Company”), a leading supplier and fabless manufacturer of display drivers and other semiconductor products, and WAFERLOCK Corporation (TPEx: 6474) ("WAFERLOCK”), a Taiwan-based provider of smart lock and access control solutions, today jointly anno
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cBrain awarded first contract with the State of California
Company Announcement no. 08/2026 cBrain awarded first contract with the State of California Copenhagen, August 18, 2026 In February, cBrain (NASDAQ: CBRAIN) was invited by the State of California to conduct a 12-week informal Proof of Concept (PoC), focused on using AI and Natural Language Processing (NLP) to reduce redundancies and duplicative work by government agencies in California. cBrain is now pleased to announce that the Governor's Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation in California
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Hepsor AS to hold a webinar introducing the planned public offering of series II bonds
Hepsor AS will hold a webinar to present the company’s operations, development portfolio, and the planned public offering of Series II bonds under Hepsor AS’s bond programme. Webinar in Estonian 27 August 2026, 13:00-14:00 Registration for the webinar is available at the following link: EST webinar Webinar in English 27 August 2026, 15:00-16:00 Registration for the webinar is available at the following link: ENG webinar During the webinar, Martti Krass, Member of the Management Board of Hepsor A
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Set Off on a Solo Journey to Reconnect with Yourself, Recharge, Embrace New Experiences and Rediscover Joy in Your Own Way
BANGKOK, THAILAND - Media OutReach Newswire - 18 August 2026 - As travel becomes less about simply changing destinations and more about spending meaningful time with oneself, solo travel is gaining popularity among today's travellers. From working professionals and lifestyle travellers to those seeking time to rest, recharge and find new inspiration, more people are embracing the freedom to shape their journeys around their own interests, pace and preferences. This trend reflects ONYX Hospitalit
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Watch: Strong winds, rain, uproot century-old tree
Strong winds, rain, uproot century-old tree Century old acacia tree is uprooted due to the strong winds and heavy rains along Edsa Kamuning in Quezon City in the early hours of Aug. 18, 2026. VIDEO BY ISMAEL DE JUAN Check out our Streaming Channel: https://streaming.manilatimes.net/ Subscribe to The Manila Times Channel - https://tmt.ph/YTSubscribe Visit our website at https://www.manilatimes.net Follow us: Facebook - https://tmt.ph/facebook Instagram - https://tmt.ph/instagram Twitter - https:/
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Smith+Nephew and Imperial College London launch centre to accelerate innovation in surgical robotics
Marking a new approach to innovation in medical robotics, the new centre will bring advances from a leading surgical robotics research group to patients more quickly Smith+Nephew (LSE:SN, NYSE:SNN), the global medical technology company, and Imperial College London have launched a five-year partnership to deliver breakthrough research and innovation for robotic surgery for musculoskeletal conditions. The first-in-kind partnership will bring together a globally renowned academic laboratory with e
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Coultreon Biopharma Appoints Prista Charuworn, MD as Chief Medical Officer
Dr. Charuworn’s extensive immunology drug development experience will help accelerate the clinical development of Coultreon’s first-in-class SIK3 inhibitor COL-5671 Leuven, Belgium. August 18, 2026. Coultreon Biopharma, a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing best-in-class immunology therapies, today announced the appointment of Prista Charuworn, MD, as Chief Medical Officer. Dr. Charuworn completed fellowships in gastroenterology and transplant hepatology at Stanford and has extensive
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Keep Your Cool When the Vibes Heat Up: Desperados and Paolina Russo Drop the Ultimate Festival Jacket Powered by Frozen Beer
This summer, Desperados and acclaimed designer Paolina Russo have created the Freeze-Fit: a limited-edition festival jacket cooled by Desperados FreezeCombining thermochromic fabrics, integrated cooling technology and a bold design, the jacket helps festival-goers forget the forecast and focus on letting looseCreated to solve the classic festival dilemma of whether to bring a jacket or not, the Freeze-Fit is designed to help festival-goers forget the forecast and let loose whatever the weather,
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Cloud 9 Vets calls on the CMA to add at-home pet euthanasia to the new mandatory vet price list
Research by the UK in-home veterinary provider found 67% of pet owners had no idea a vet could come to the house to put pets to sleep. Chichester, West Sussex, Aug. 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cloud 9 Vets, a national provider of at-home pet euthanasia and in-home veterinary care, has formally asked the Competition and Markets Authority to list at-home euthanasia separately from in-practice euthanasia on the standard price list every UK veterinary practice will soon be required to publish. Clou
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Several Luzon areas, including Metro Manila, under Orange or Yellow rainfall alerts
ODIONGAN, Romblon — Three provinces are now under a Red rainfall warning alert while several Metro Manila cities are under Orange and Yellow warnings, according to the state weather bureau, Pagasa (Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration) In its 5 a.m. rainfall warning, the Red warning is up in Batangas (Balayan, Tuy, Lian, Calatagan, Calaca, Lemery, Laurel, Agoncillo, Talisay, Tanauan, Malvar, Balete, Mataasnakahoy, Batangas City, San Jose, Lipa, Cuenc
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Gray Announces Pricing of $750 Million of 7.500% Senior Secured First Lien Notes due 2034
ATLANTA, Aug. 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gray Media, Inc. ("Gray”) (NYSE: GTN) announced today the pricing of its previously announced private offering of $750 million aggregate principal amount of 7.500% senior secured first lien notes due 2034 (the "Notes”). The Notes were priced at 100% of par. The offering of the Notes is expected to close on August 21, 2026, subject to customary closing conditions. The Notes are being offered to (i) redeem a portion of Gray’s outstanding 10.500% senior se
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TekniPlex Healthcare Showcases Locally Manufactured Extrusion Solutions for China’s Medical Device Market at Medtec China 2026
Company will highlight medical silicone pump tubing, Para-tubing solutions for ophthalmic applications, and PTA/PTCA precision interventional tubing technologies to support medical device innovation PTA PTCA Tubing Product Solution PTA PTCA Tubing Product Solution TekniPlex MedTech China 2026 Booth TekniPlex MedTech China 2026 Booth Wayne, PA, Aug. 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TekniPlex Healthcare, a materials science-led partner for medical device manufacturers, will showcase its advanced mater
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GAM Reinforces Commitment to Japan with Appointment of Norio Suzuki as President
Norio Suzuki Representative Director and President of GAM Japan Limited PRESS RELEASE: Tokyo/London, 18 August 2026 GAM Reinforces Commitment to Japan with Appointment of Norio Suzuki as President Suzuki brings more than 30 years of experience serving Japanese institutional investors and financial institutions GAM Investments is pleased to announce the appointment of Norio Suzuki as Representative Director and President of GAM Japan Limited, effective 15 August 2026. Based in Tokyo, Mr Suzuki wi
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H2O America Receives Regulatory Approval for Texas Subsidiary’s Acquisition of Quadvest
Transactions Expected to Close October 1, 2026 SAN JOSE, Calif. and MAGNOLIA, Texas, Aug. 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- H2O America (NASDAQ: HTO) today announced that its regulated Texas water and wastewater utility, The Texas Water Company, Inc. ("TWC”), along with its affiliate Texas Water Operation Services, LLC ("TWOS”), and Quadvest, a regulated investor-owned water and wastewater utility operating in the Houston metro area, have received the state and federal regulatory approvals needed to
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HydroGraph Announces C$50 Million Bought Deal Public Offering of Units
THE PROSPECTUS SUPPLEMENT, CORRESPONDING BASE SHELF PROSPECTUS AND ANY AMENDMENT TO THE DOCUMENTS ARE ACCESSIBLE THROUGH SEDAR+ OR WILL BE ACCESSIBLE THROUGH SEDAR+ WITHIN TWO BUSINESS DAYS, AS APPLICABLE NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO U.S. NEWSWIRE SERVICES OR FOR RELEASE, PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION OR DISSEMINATION DIRECTLY, OR INDIRECTLY, IN WHOLE OR IN PART, IN OR INTO THE UNITED STATES VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Aug. 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HydroGraph Clean Power Inc. (CSE: HG) (OTCQB: HGRAF
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Introducing Nearmap Labs: A Window into the Future of Property Intelligence
Public innovation hub provides early access to emerging Nearmap technologies, proprietary research, and technical breakthroughs shaping what's next for the industry. SYDNEY, Aug. 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Nearmap, the leading global property intelligence company, today announced the launch of Nearmap Labs, a new public innovation hub giving customers, partners, developers, and industry leaders an early look at the technologies and research Nearmap is exploring to advance property intelligence. Ne
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MemoHoney Details Supplement Facts Panel, Serving Directions and Label Information
Niacin, Calcium, L-Arginine, L-Arginine AKG, L-Citrulline HCl, L-Citrulline Malate and Beta Alanine Combine in a 30-Capsule Memory, Focus and Energy Formula Ogden, UT, Aug. 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. MemoHoney is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Consult a qualified healthcare professional before use, particularly if pregnant, nursing, taking medication, or under medical care. MemoHoney h
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Blue Jay Gold Announces Approval for Listing on the OTCQB® Venture Market in the United States
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Aug. 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Blue Jay Gold Corp. (TSXV: JAY) (FSE: JAY) ("Blue Jay” or the "Company”), is pleased to announce that it has received approval from OTC Markets Group Inc. ("OTCQB”) for its common shares to be quoted on the OTCQB® Venture Market in the United States. Blue Jay’s common shares are expected to commence trading on the OTCQB under the symbol ("JAYGF”) effective August 18, 2026. "Listing on the OTCQB is the next step for Blue Jay,” comment
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Pasig-Marikina River project helps protect residents from flooding
MANILA, Philippines — The ongoing Pasig-Marikina River Channel Improvement Project (PMRCIP) has helped prevent the river from overflowing and protect residents of Marikina and Pasig from severe flooding amid weeks of heavy rainfall, according to the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH). DPWH Secretary Vince Dizon said on Tuesday that President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has ordered the agency to accelerate the construction of flood mitigation structures along the Marikina River in part
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PNP to beef up intel, deployment as BARMM polls near
MANILA, Philippines — Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. called for an intensified intelligence-gathering and real-time deployment adjustments as the first Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) parliamentary elections nears this September. “We in the PNP, along with our partners in the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the Commission on Elections (Comelec), will continue to assess the security situation and conduct necessa
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CORRECTION -- Carahsoft Strengthens Public Sector Cybersecurity Through Key Cybersecurity and Zero Trust Government Events in 2026
RESTON, Va., Aug. 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Carahsoft Technology Corp., The Trusted Government IT Solutions Provider®, today announced its cybersecurity highlights and initiatives, as well as its upcoming events portfolio for this year, reaffirming its commitment to delivering modern, efficient cybersecurity and Zero Trust solutions to the Public Sector. Carahsoft plays a significant role in driving cybersecurity and Zero Trust innovation across the Public Sector through a combination of indu
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