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Hegang: A Border City in Northern China Transforms from Coal Town to a "Hidden Gem City"

HEGANG, China, July 04, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In recent years, Hegang, a border city in northern China, has blazed a trail of green transformation for resource-based cities. Having evolved from an aging coal town into one of China's first batch of "Hidden Gem City", it serves as a vivid example of China's resource-based city transition through diverse industries including ecological restoration, border cultural tourism, grassroots livelihood businesses, and red-culture study tours. Located in

First-Ever "Lighthouse Cases" Unveiled for Global Digital Economy Development

BEIJING, July 04, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- At the opening of the Global Digital Economy Conference 2026 on July 2, the International Telecommunication Union, the International Trade Centre, and the Global Digital Economy Cities Alliance (DEC40) jointly released the Global Digital Economy Lighthouse Case Collection (2026). Thirteen exemplary digital practices were selected as "Lighthouse Cases," providing actionable references for implementing the United Nations' Global Digital Compact (GDC). The

UPAY Inc. Announces Appointment of Wynand Jordaan as Non-Executive Director

DALLAS, July 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- UPAY Inc. ("UPAY” or the "Company”) (OTCQB: UPYY), a technology-focused company with interests in fintech, compliance, software platforms and digital infrastructure, is pleased to announce the appointment of Wynand Johannes Jordaan as a non-executive director of the Company, effective 1 July 2026. Mr. Jordaan is the founder and director of Acheron Systems (Pty) Ltd, a South African software development company, and brings more than two decades of experie

Globex reports Gold assays of up to 1.88 g/t Au over 4.85 metres in the Main Antimony Zone at its Bald Hill Property

TORONTO, July 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- GLOBEX MINING ENTERPRISES INC. (GMX - Toronto Stock Exchange, G1MN - Frankfurt, Stuttgart, Berlin, Munich, Tradegate, Lang & Schwarz, LS Exchange, TTMzero, Düsseldorf and Quotrix Düsseldorf Stock Exchanges and GLBXF - OTCQX International in the US) is pleased to announce that Antimony Resources Corp. (CSE: ATMY) (OTCQB: ATMYF) (FSE: K8J0) ("Antimony Resources") has evaluated gold assay results for drill samples collected during the drilling program on t

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Most Crypto Faucets Have Stopped Paying - AllCoins Names the Few That Still Do in 2026

New York, NY, July 3, 2026 /MarketersMEDIA/ -- AllCoins, an independent cryptocurrency education and research resource, has released its 2026 review of the crypto faucet industry. The review found that the vast majority of faucets sites and apps that give out very small amounts of cryptocurrency for completing simple tasks, captchas, or viewing ads have stopped paying users, raised withdrawal minimums to effectively unreachable levels, or shut down entirely. AllCoins’ updated guide identifies th

Nobletransfer Launches Chauffeur Service Zurich to Provide Reservation-Based Executive Transport

NEW YORK, United States, July 3, 2026 /MarketersMEDIA/ -- Nobletransfer today announced the launch of Chauffeur Service Zurich, a reservation-based transport offering tailored airport transfers, business travel logistics, hourly and daily chauffeur arrangements, multi-stop and multi-day itineraries, and coordinated out-of-town transfers to Swiss destinations using a fleet of executive sedans and SUVs for executives, individual clients and international visitors. Zurich is described as a city of

Inaugural Online Buddhist Film Festival For Emerging Filmmakers Announces Winners After More Than 400 Entries

Pure Land Foundation has announced the winners of the inaugural online Buddhist Film Festival for emerging filmmakers, created to widen the festival’s international reach and open a submission route for emerging filmmakers working with themes drawn from Buddhist philosophy and the human experience. London, England, United Kingdom, July 3, 2026 -- The four winning films were selected by festival co-curator Bruno Wang, from 402 international submissions, narrowed to a twelve-film shortlist spannin

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Delta Clinics Reports Increase in Demand for Body Contouring Treatments

Delta Clinics notes evolving patient preferences toward comprehensive body contouring procedures, often combining multiple treatments for more balanced results. The clinic attributes this shift to changing aesthetic ideals, improved surgical techniques, and greater emphasis on personalised outcomes, consultation-led planning, and long-term patient satisfaction and goals. Photo Courtesy of Delta Clinics LONDON, July 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Delta Clinics has reported a marked increase in dema

NCLA Tells Second Circuit: Stop New York City’s Unconstitutional Rideshare Tracking Regime

Wheely USA, Inc., Mayfair-NY LLC, Kensington-NY LLC v. The City of New York Washington, D.C., July 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- New York City’s Location Reporting Rules force companies that operate "for-hire vehicles”-including rideshare services like Wheely USA and Uber-to hand over precise location data tracking their drivers’ and passengers’ movements to a comprehensive New York Taxi and Limousine Commission database, without suspicion, probable cause, or a warrant. This subjects residents to

U.S. accounts for 96% of global Bitcoin ATM losses in H1 2026, Finbold report finds

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, July 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The United States accounted for nearly all global Bitcoin ATM losses during the first half of 2026, according to findings from Finbold's H1 2026 Cryptocurrency Market Report. Data collected and calculated by Finbold from Coin ATM Radar shows that the global number of Bitcoin ATMs declined from 39,158 at the end of 2025, to 28,322 by June 30, 2026, representing a loss of 10,836 machines, or 27.7%, over the first six months of 2026. Th

Banks, e-wallets have until July 4 to lower transfer fees – Bangko Sentral

Under the new rules, if transfers within the same bank or e-wallet are free, transfers to another bank or e-wallet should generally cost only the switch fee. For InstaPay, that’s around P1.50.

DoST boosts metals, engineering firms through zero-interest SETUP loans

The Department of Science and Technology (DoST) is helping businesses in the metals and engineering sector adopt new technologies through zero-interest financing under its small enterprise program, with one beneficiary in Ilocos Norte reporting improved productivity. The Small Enterprise Technology Upgrading Program (SETUP) is the agency’s flagship program for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), […]

PLDT, Smart, DITO ink infrastructure sharing deal

Telecom giants PLDT Inc., Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart), and DITO Telecommunity signed an infrastructure-sharing agreement on Friday to expand network coverage and boost digital inclusion nationwide. “Connecting the country is a responsibility that we all share as Philippine telcos,” PLDT Chairman and CEO Manuel V. Pangilinan said in a statement. “This agreement reflects that, even […]

DoST, Vintar Ilocos Norte opens Regional Yarn Production and Innovation Center to boost local textile industry

The Department of Science and Technology (DoST) and the municipality of Vintar in Ilocos Norte on Friday officially launched the region’s Regional Yarn Production and Innovation Center (RYPIC) to strengthen the country’s textile industry by helping local weavers and other stakeholders meet their demand for quality yarn. “The launch of RYPIC here in Ilocos Norte […]

Rising kidney disease cases threaten to drain PH health resources

Expert urges early screening, lifestyle changes, vigilance toward supplements The Philippines could exhaust its healthcare resources if the rapid rise in chronic kidney disease (CKD) cases is left unchecked, a leading nephrologist has warned. Speaking at the Hisgutan Ta media forum in Cebu, Dr. Juliet Chua Chong-Noel said the growing burden of kidney disease is already straining the system, particularly through the high cost of dialysis. “If we don’t do […]

BINI named as one of PHL tourism ambassadors

Pinoy pop (P-pop) group BINI was named as one of the official Philippine tourism ambassadors on Friday, following the country’s pop music boost in the international scene. “A fresh takeaway from this first meeting is that each girl actually represents a province or a town, and they’re very, very knowledgeable about what is a charming […]

RCBC to offer free Instapay transfer starting July 4

InstaPay transfers will be free of charge on 2 RCBC digital banking apps starting July 4.

Transcycle Becomes First Motorcycle Dealership Partner of LTO XI PASADA Project

Transcycle (Gentrade International Phils., Inc.) is redefining what it means to be a motorcycle dealership by expanding its role beyond selling motorcycles to becoming a trusted government partner that helps make public services more accessible while promoting safer and more responsible mobility for Filipino communities. This vision took a significant step forward as Transcycle and the Land Transportation Office Region […]

Trade ties in focus during visit to the Philippine Embassy in London

The Philippine-UK total trade in goods and services stands at £3.2 billion in the four quarters to the end of Q4 2025, an increase of 4.7% in the previous period.

St. Luke’s Medical Center–Quezon City introduces advanced radiotherapy system

St. Luke’s Medical Center–Quezon City has introduced the Philippines’ first TrueBeam Edge radiotherapy system, expanding access to advanced cancer treatment in the country. Manufactured by Varian, a Siemens Healthineers company, the TrueBeam Edge is a system that integrates imaging, beam delivery, motion management, and patient positioning into a single platform, enabling sub-millimeter precision radiation therapy […]

Xinhua Silk Road: E China's Rongcheng busy with mid-summer abalone farming

BEIJING, July 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The east China coastal city of Rongcheng, a locality endowed with pleasant natural conditions for abalone fry cultivation, is now busy with abalone farming as July and August remain a critical period for abalone weight increase. For days, the city featuring a mild climate, obvious monsoons and concentrated precipitation saw local fish farmers frequently head out to sea for feeding and cleaning up organisms clinging to abalone shells. Such doings are regular