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Xinhua Silk Road: Feeling warmth of Silk Road, discovering vibrant everyday life of China: China Railway Express Cargo Trace (Kazakhstan) • On Cultural Exchange

BEIJING, July 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- This journey of witnessing, understanding, and connecting has shown us that when the cargo reaches its destination, the story between people has only just begun. When Alisher Rakhat turns the China he has traveled through into stories, when Bulat Mukanov brings the belief of cooperation being "precious as gold" back to his campus, and when Serik Korzhumbayev shares what he has seen and heard of the China Railway Express with more people, cultural exchange th

Into the Rain: Agoda Unveils Monsoon Season Destinations in Asia

SINGAPORE, July 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Digital travel platform Agoda highlights the allure of Asia's monsoon season, a time when the region transforms into a lush, vibrant landscape. While the rains sweep across many markets, they bring a unique charm that makes travel during this period both viable and rewarding. From verdant hills to serene beaches, Agoda showcases six emerging destinations that shine during the rainy season or remain pleasantly dry. In the heart of Vietnam, Da Lat offers a c

Radisson Hotel Group launches hospitality industry-leading AI-powered real-time price matching technology

The new AI-powered feature automatically detects and matches lower third-party hotel rates in real time - eliminating manual claims, screenshots, and approval processes entirely, replacing the traditional Best Online Rate Guarantee model with a fully automated, real-time solution. BRUSSELS, July 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Radisson Hotel Group has launched a leading AI-powered real-time hotel price matching technology, redefining how travelers book direct online. The new feature automatically detect

Hepsor signs loan agreement with Coop Pank and starts construction of new residential buildings in Paevälja

Hepsor SOF OÜ, a joint venture of Hepsor AS and EfTEN Special Opportunities Fund, and Coop Pank AS signed a loan agreement on 1 July in the amount of EUR 12.7 million to finance the construction of three new residential buildings in the Paevälja quarter in Lasnamäe. On 4 June, Hepsor SOF OÜ entered into a construction agreement with Mitt & Perlebach OÜ in the amount of EUR 10.2 million for the construction of the Paevälja 7 apartment buildings and the supporting infrastructure, including roads,

XM Launches New Promotion for Partners, with up to $40,000 in Cash Rewards

For a limited time, new and existing XM partners could earn thousands in rewards, in addition to their standard commissions LIMASSOL, Cyprus, July 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Global multi-asset broker XM has announced the launch of its "Worldwide Partner Ladder - Beat your Best" promotion. Running from 2 July to 31 August, the promo offers new and existing XM partners the opportunity to earn up to $40,000 in cash rewards on top of their standard trading commissions for referring new clients. Ca

Opening New Frontiers: smart Achieves 8% H1 Sales Increase with an Expanding Premium Lineup and Accelerated Global Footprint

HANGZHOU, China, July 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- smart, the contemporary premium EV brand, maintained strong momentum in the first half of 2026. Driven by a comprehensive strategy across brand, product, and market operations, smart delivered an 8% year-over-year global sales increase. Notably, Finland posted a sales surge of 446%, while Hong Kong, China grew by 276%, and Sweden and Germany recorded increases of 144% and 140%, respectively. This strong performance underscores smart's rapid evolution

Asia Pacific Logistics Markets Diverge Despite 47% Tenant-Favourable Conditions as Supply Constraints Begin to Shift Balance

Tenant-favorable markets in APAC expected to moderate as conditions tightenSupply-constrained markets - Australia, Japan and Singapore are seeing rising competition54% of global markets and 60% of APAC markets expect rental growth, reinforcing upward pricing pressure HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach Newswire - 3 July 2026 - Asia Pacific's logistics markets are entering a more complex phase, with divergence across the region increasingly shaping both occupier strategy and investor positioning. Acco

Repayments, Realkredit Danmark A/S

To Nasdaq Copenhagen A/S Executive Management Bernstorffsgade 40 DK-1577 København V www.rd.dk Telephone +45 7012 5300 3 July 2026 Company Announcement No 53/2026 Repayments, Realkredit Danmark A/S Pursuant to §24 of the Capital Markets Act, Realkredit Danmark A/S hereby publishes repayments as at 1 July 2026. Please find the data in the attached file. The information will also be available on www.rd.dk. Yours sincerely The Executive Management Any additional questions should be addressed to Hel

Invitation to presentation of Electrolux Group Q2 report

STOCKHOLM, July 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- On 29th of July, 2026, Electrolux Group will publish the results for the second quarter of 2026, at approx. 07.00 CEST. Media, investors and analysts are invited to a simultaneous webcast and telephone conference on the same day following the release of the results, starting at 09.00 CEST where Yannick Fierling, President and CEO, together with Therese Friberg, CFO, will present the report. Information on how to join the webcast and telephone conference is

Chula Rises to 19th in the World for Sustainability, the Only Thai University in Asia's Top 10 and ASEAN's Top 5

BANGKOK, July 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- According to the Times Higher Education (THE) Sustainability Impact Ratings 2026, which assess universities' contributions to sustainability and societal impact, Chulalongkorn University has been ranked 19th in the world, marking a remarkable leap of 25 places from 44th globally in 2025. Chula is also the only Thai university to be placed in the global Top 20, the Top 10 in Asia, and the Top 5 in ASEAN, while maintaining its position as Thailand's No. 1 univ

Renk Group AG: RENK Enters Into Binding Agreement for the Acquisition of David Brown Defence

Renk Group AG / Keyword: Mergers and Acquisitions / Purchase of parts of a company Renk Group AG: RENK Enters Into Binding Agreement for the Acquisition of David Brown Defence 03. Jul 2026 / 08:30 CET/CEST Disclosure of an inside information acc. to Article 17 of the Regulation (EU) No 596/2014, transmitted by GlobeNewswire. The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement. Augsburg, July 3, 2026 - RENK Group AG, through its wholly-owned subsidiary RENK GmbH, today entered i

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