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CoinEx Research | June 2026 Crypto Market Monthly Insight: Macro Headwinds Drive Market Repricing as Institutional Allocation Enters a New Phase

HONG KONG, July 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- June marked the most significant macro-driven correction in the cryptocurrency market so far this year. Major digital assets, including Bitcoin and Ethereum, came under broad selling pressure as spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded their largest monthly outflows on record and stablecoin liquidity continued to contract. CoinEx Research believes the recent correction reflects shifting global liquidity expectations rather than a structural change in the long-term

Bekaert: Update on the Share Buyback Program and the Liquidity Agreement

Update on the Share Buyback Program and the Liquidity Agreement Period from 25 June 2026 to 1 July 2026 Share Buyback Program On 26 February 2026, Bekaert announced the start of the next tranche of its share buyback program, for a total maximum consideration of up to € 75 million. As announced previously, the purpose of the Program is to cancel all shares repurchased. Bekaert announces today that during the period from 25 June 2026 to 1 July 2026, Kepler Cheuvreux SA on behalf of Bekaert has bou

Futurionex Transparent Operations System Update: Passed Hacken Audit and Opened PoR Query

DENVER, July 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The crypto digital asset service platform Futurionex announced that it has passed the security audit conducted by the blockchain security audit institution Hacken. It has simultaneously opened access to the audit report and the platform PoR (Proof of Reserves) related information inquiry. The disclosure of this audit result is regarded as a significant progress for Futurionex in terms of platform security, asset transparency, and user trust building. It

XstraStar Introduces G-Power Framework to Help Brands Measure AI Search Visibility

SINGAPORE, July 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- XstraStar today highlighted G-Power, short for Generative Power, as part of its GEO methodology for evaluating how brands perform across generative AI platforms. According to XstraStar's 2026 GEO methodology white paper, G-Power is a 0-100 composite score designed to quantify a brand's overall influence in generative AI responses. XstraStar Measuring Brand Presence Beyond Mentions In AI search environments, being mentioned does not necessarily mean a brand

China‑ASEAN Cultural Heritage Dialogue Held in Dunhuang, China

DUNHUANG, China, July 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- On July 2, the "Enduring Heritage, Shared Beauty for All" Dialogue on China-ASEAN Cultural Heritage was successfully held in Dunhuang, Gansu Province of China. Yu Yingfu, Deputy Director of China International Communications Group, Xue Ning, Deputy Director of the Publicity Department of the Gansu Provincial Committee, and Ivan Anthony Henares, Chair of the Southeast Asian Cultural Heritage Alliance, attended the event and delivered speeches. Approxi

VEC continues to expand its strategic partner ecosystem, completing an integrated value chain for international exhibitions and events in Vietnam

Vietnam Exposition Center (VEC) has signed strategic partnership agreements with leading organizations in the exhibition, trade promotion, and media sectors, including COEX, Chan Chao International, VEAS (Minh Vi), and VCCorp. The milestone marks another significant step in VEC's efforts to build a comprehensive partner ecosystem, supporting its vision of positioning Vietnam as a regional hub for exhibitions, trade, and international business connectivity. HANOI, VIETNAM - Media OutReach Newswir

Stewardship Asia Centre Rebrands as Steward Leadership Institute, Marking a New Chapter in Its Mission to Build Purpose-Driven Leaders

The rebrand reflects the organisation's evolution from a convening platform to a fully-fledged institute equipping leaders to create lasting value for organisations, society, and the environment. SINGAPORE - Media OutReach Newswire - 3 July 2026 - Stewardship Asia Centre today announced it has officially changed its name to the Steward Leadership Institute (SLI). The new name and refreshed visual identity reflect the organisation's growth from a platform for convening conversations on stewardshi

Sony celebrates a decade of 1000X with premium headphone launch

Sony Philippines marked the 10th anniversary of its 1000X headphone lineup by introducing the new 1000X THE COLLEXION in the Philippines as its latest flagship model. The 1000X lineup traces its roots to the debut of the MDR-1000X in 2016 and has since built a reputation in the premium personal audio segment. The 1000X THE COLLEXION carries that […]

PHL highlights bilateral trade, defense cooperation in US’ celebration of 250 years of independence

The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Thursday joined the US in marking its 250 years of independence, welcoming new American envoy to the Philippines Lee Lipton and highlighting bilateral trade and defense cooperation between the two countries in the celebration. Speaking at an event celebrating 250th year of US independence, Foreign Affairs Undersecretary Leo […]

Enginuity Skills Awards 2026 - The ‘Oscars of Skills’

Winners Bring Hope to ‘Lost Generation’ Best of British Olivia Lane Best of British Olivia Lane LONDON, July 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Extraordinary people doing incredible things have brought hope to ‘the lost generation’ at the Enginuity Skills Awards 2026, in partnership with Babcock. Leading figures from industry and government stood to applaud the winners and nominees at the glittering ceremony in central London. Now in its 12th year, the Enginuity Skills Awards, in partnership with Babc

[In This Economy] The Philippines is upper-middle income at last. But what does it mean?

This milestone is real, and it took decades of work by millions of Filipinos, not any single administration

PHL, Canada eye free trade deal by year-end as ties elevated to strategic partnership

The Philippines and Canada agreed to seek the conclusion of negotiations for a bilateral free trade agreement (FTA) before the end of 2026 after elevating their relationship to a strategic partnership, as the two countries moved to deepen cooperation in trade, defense, energy, labor, security and people-to-people ties. The announcement followed bilateral meetings between President […]

ECB expected to hike rates again in September, Barclays says

RCBC makes InstaPay transfers free as banks cut digital payment fees

(1st UPDATE) RCBC Pulz customers may make up to 30 free InstaPay transfers per month, with a minimum amount of P100 per transaction

Barclays sees an "extended" interest rate hold by the Fed. Here’s why.

Barclays sees UK facing £4.7 billion defence funding gap

Potential super typhoon to enter PAR next week, enhance southwest monsoon

Typhoon Bavi (international name), which is likely to intensify into a super typhoon, could enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) next week and enhance the southwest monsoon, according to the state weather bureau on Friday. “It is possible that by Tuesday or Wednesday, it will enter PAR,” Obet Baddrina, weather specialist at the Philippine […]

Cathay Pacific to resume Middle East flights

Hong Kong's flagship airline Cathay Pacific announced Thursday that it will resume flights to the Middle East, as the United States and Iran signal that efforts to end the war remain viable.

[OPINION] Why China won’t just leave out the Philippines

China is conducting deep-sea mining operations in the South China Sea for rare earth elements, which are very important in today's technologies

Powerful Iranian general reappears in public ahead of Khamenei funeral - AP

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Imperial Reports Red Chris Mine Block Cave to Receive $500 Million from the Government of Canada

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, July 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Imperial Metals Corporation ("Imperial”) (TSX:III) reports that the Federal Government of Canada has announced its commitment to contribute $500 million to support the Red Chris Block Cave project in connection with the Canada-British Columbia Co-operative Prosperity Agreement. As the Red Chris joint venture advances through the internal approval process toward a final investment decision, this commitment strengthens the business cas

EDC and EXIM Thailand sign agreement to advance Canada-Thailand trade and investment

Partnership to support joint initiatives and explore opportunities across Canada, Thailand and the broader Asia-Pacific region BANGKOK, July 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Export Development Canada (EDC), Canada's export credit agency, and Export-Import Bank of Thailand (EXIM Thailand), Thailand's state-owned specialized financial institution under the Ministry of Finance, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to strengthen bilateral trade and investment ties and expand cooperation in the Asi

Banco Itaú Chile Schedules Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results Conference Call

SANTIAGO, Chile, July 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BANCO ITAÚ CHILE (SSE: ITAUCL) announced today that it will release the Earnings Report regarding its results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026, before the market opens in Santiago, on July 31, 2026. On Thursday, August 6, 2026, at 11:30 A.M. Santiago time (11:30 A.M. ET), the Company’s management team will host a conference call to discuss the financial results. The call will be hosted by André Gailey, CEO; Emiliano Muratore, CFO; and