Philippines Business News

Global Times: Driving high-quality development to achieve long-term stability and progress: Zhong Caiwen article

BEIJING, Aug. 25, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee held a meeting on July 30 to make arrangements for economic work in the second half of this year, making it clear there is a need to promote sustained innovation-driven, high-quality and sound economic development, ensuring a good start to the 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-30). According to the Global Times, to arrange economic work effectively in the second half of this yea

Global Times: What does China’s 4.7 percent growth in the first half of 2026 tell us? Zhong Caiwen article

True strength is revealed in the storm; backbone is forged through trials. BEIJING, Aug. 25, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In the first half of this year, China's economy advanced under pressure and maintained an overall steady trajectory of development oriented toward the new and the better. The gross domestic product (GDP) grew by 4.7 percent year-on-year. According to the Global Times, we effectively responded to external changes such as geopolitical conflicts and trade frictions, and skillfully n

Marcial’s eighth pro bout important — Gibbons

MANILA, Philippines — Undefeated Eumir Felix Marcial is going for the most important fight in his eighth professional bout when he faces local guy Omar Ulises Huerta on September 19 as one of the undercards of Isaac “Pitbull” Cruz-Nestor Bravo main event bout at the Pechanga Arena in San Diego, California. International dealmaker Sean Gibbons confirmed on Tuesday that Marcial’s World Boxing Council (WBC) middleweight international belt and then most likely another vacant

YINZCAM AND HALO23 ANNOUNCE STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP FOR GROWTH

Expanding unified digital platform across the GCC, Australia, and New Zealand. PITTSBURGH, Aug. 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- YinzCam and Halo23 today announced an exclusive strategic partnership to support YinzCam's growth across the GCC, Australia, and New Zealand. Halo23 brings deep business relationships across these markets, proven commercial expertise, and a track record of structuring complex partnerships for rights holders, venues, and operators. YinzCam brings the proven unified digital and

IMS Unveils Japan's First Full-stack Neutral-atom Quantum Computer "Shunkai," Now Operational

OKAZAKI, Japan, Aug. 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Institute for Molecular Science (hereinafter "IMS"), National Institutes of Natural Sciences, announced on August 24 that Japan's first full-stack neutral-atom quantum computer "Shunkai," developed by a research team led by Professor Kenji Ohmori, is now operational. Quantum computers are being developed in various modalities worldwide. However, there remain challenges to address for their practical applications, such as scalability and error correct

Senhwa Completes Enrollment in Phase 1b CX-5461 Expansion Trial; CSR Expected in Q1 2027

TAIPEI, Aug. 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Senhwa Biosciences, Inc. (TPEx: 6492) today announced that it has completed enrollment in its Phase 1b expansion trial evaluating pidnarulex (CX-5461) monotherapy in patients with advanced solid tumors harboring BRCA1/2, PALB2, or other homologous recombination deficiency (HRD)-associated alterations. With enrollment complete, the study will proceed to data review and reconciliation, database lock, and comprehensive statistical analysis. The Clinical Study R

PO Wealth Sharing Group Introduces Data-Driven Framework for U.S. Stock Market Analysis

SYDNEY, Aug. 25, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- PO Wealth Sharing Group today announced a major enhancement to its U.S. equity research operations, deploying a team of over 200 financial and technology analysts alongside a new data-driven investment framework. The upgrade bridges the gap between real-time market sentiment and trade execution, offering investors a structured approach to navigating U.S. stock market volatility. PO Wealth Sharing Group continues to advance its systematic investment frame

Trading by management and close relations of management

In accordance with article 19 in Regulation (EU) No 596/2014 of 16 April 2014 on market abuse (the "Market Abuse Regulation”) and commission delegated regulation (EU) 1052/2016 of 8 March 2016, Novonesis reports the following transactions under ISIN DK0060336014, Novonesis (Novozymes) B shares under the symbol NSIS B. Please see the full announcement in PDF. Attachment 2026_16_Trading_By_Management

Sparc AI Option Grant

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Aug. 25, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SPARC AI Inc. (CSE: SPAI; OTCQB: SPAIF; Frankfurt: 5OV0) ("SPARC AI” or the "Company”) announces the granting of incentive stock options to directors and CEO of the company pursuant to the company's stock option plan. The proposed equity incentive grants are the first awards of their kind made to the Company’s CEO and directors in more than three years. During this period, the CEO and directors have not received stock options, restri

Mathnasium Singapore's Forum Centre Passes 300 Students as Families Invest Earlier in Maths Foundations

With a large majority of its Singapore students in kindergarten and primary school, Mathnasium is seeing sustained interest in personalised maths learning that focuses on understanding, number sense and confidence SINGAPORE, Aug. 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Recently, Mathnasium Singapore's Forum centre has grown to serve more than 300 students, as families continue to seek maths enrichment that builds strong foundations from an early age. The milestone comes as the large majority of Mathnasium Sing

Fractal establishes India Business Unit to meet increasing demand from large Indian enterprises

Will leverage its products portfolio led by Cogentiq NEW YORK, Aug. 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Fractal Analytics Ltd. (BSE: 544700) (NSE: FRACTAL), a global enterprise AI company serving Fortune 500® organizations, today announced the launch of its dedicated India Business Unit (India BU), to help India's large enterprises accelerate business transformation through its enterprise agentic AI platform, Cogentiq, and other products. Fractal's expanded focus on India builds on nearly two decades of AI

Le Méridien Saigon Unveils New Ballroom, Elevating Luxury Events in Ho Chi Minh City

HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam, Aug. 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- To address the growing need for seamless, technology-ready event venues that minimize logistical complexities, Le Méridien Saigon has officially unveiled its newly upgraded Ballroom. Marking a new chapter in the hotel's commitment to excellence, this comprehensive enhancement in both design and technology reflects the brand's dedication to creating sophisticated, distinctive experiences for corporate partners and guests. To support event p

Regula and WIDTH Help Compliance Teams Keep Identity Evidence Audit-Ready Beyond Onboarding

RESTON, Va., Aug. 25, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nearlyfour in ten organizations struggle to explain identity-based decisions during audits and regulatory reviews, according to Regula's latest global research.The problem is that identity verification often ends at onboarding. Compliance teams may receive only a verification result, while the underlying identity evidence remains isolated from the screening, monitoring, investigations, and audit processes that follow. To address this gap, Regula, a

Einride Scales Electric Freight Operations with Lidl in Sweden

Einride expands its partnership with Lidl in Sweden, nearly doubling annual electric freight volumes from 474,000 to 832,000 kilometersExpansion extends beyond Stockholm to longer-haul transport across Värmland, Östergötland, Mälardalen, Dalarna, and parts of Västergötland and SmålandPartnership has run since 2020, powered by Einride's Freight Capacity-as-a-Service model and its Saga AI optimization platformLatest example of leading retailers scaling electric freight as a cost-competitive altern

Q2 Metals Drills Best Hole to Date Intersecting 403.7 Metres at 1.57% Li₂O and 213.8 Metres at 1.93% Li₂O in Hole 93 at the Cisco Lithium Project

Highlights: CS26-093: three (3) separate intervals, including: 60.8 m at 1.24% Li2O,213.8 m at 1.93% Li2O, and403.7 m at 1.57% Li2O.Drilling completed during the 2026 Summer Drill Program and 2026 Fall Drill Program will be included in an update to the Inferred Mineral Resource Estimate.A total of 9,552 m over 22 drill holes have been completed to date during the 2026 Summer Drill Program. VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Aug. 25, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Q2 Metals Corp. (TSX.V: QTWO | OTCQB: QUEXF

Participation notification by The Capital Group Companies, Inc.

Press releaseCommuniqué de presse Participation notification by The Capital Group Companies, Inc. Brussels, Belgium - August 25, 2026 - 8:45 CEST According to Belgian transparency legislation (Law of May 2, 2007), The Capital Group Companies, Inc. (333 South Hope Street, 55th Fl, Los Angeles, CA 90071) recently sent Syensqo the following transparency notification indicating that it crossed the threshold of 5% for voting rights. Here is the summary of the move: Date on which the threshold was cro

STARTRADER Adds 30 U.S. Stock and ETF CFDs as 2026 Product Expansion Accelerates

PORT LOUIS, Mauritius, Aug. 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- STARTRADER evolves alongside global markets, expanding its product range to reflect client interests and trading habits. On 24 August, the company will add 30 new U.S. stock and ETF CFDs to MT5, expanding its range of CFD exposure to companies and themes across technology, infrastructure and innovation. STARTRADER Adds 30 U.S. Stock and ETF CFDs as 2026 Product Expansion Accelerates The expansion spans eight areas. Quantum computing additions

Canada to announce retaliatory tariffs on US goods today

DOF seeks lower P32-billion budget for 2027 despite lofty revenue goals

The BIR receives nearly two-thirds of the new appropriations, while Customs confidential fund gets slashed back to its 2024 level

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Saudel exits PAR but still enhances southwest monsoon, says PAGASA

Typhoon Saudel, formerly locally known as Obet, has exited the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR), but it is still expected to enhance the southwest monsoon, bringing thunderstorms over Luzon, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) on Tuesday. Saudel exited PAR at around 9:30 p.m. Monday and was located 1,180 kilometers […]