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Zambon and Amneal Announce Positive CHMP Opinion for Hopledo® (IPX203) for Adults with Parkinson’s Disease and Moderate to Severe Motor Fluctuations

Positive CHMP opinion is based on data from the Phase 3 RISE-PD trial, which demonstrated significantly more "Good ON” time with fewer daily doses compared with immediate-release levodopa/carbidopaHopledo® is already approved and marketed in the United States as CREXONT®, providing established regulatory and commercial experience as the therapy advances toward European approvalMore than one million people are living with Parkinson’s disease in the European Union, and over 80% experience motor fl

Aplagon Appoints Carl Lindgren as Board Chair to Guide Later Stage Clinical and Corporate Development

Veteran life sciences executive brings over 30 years of strategic and commercial leadership as Aplagon advances through Phase 2 development in multiple thrombosis-inflammatory diseases HELSINKI, June 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aplagon, a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing APAC, a first-in-class antiplatelet and anticoagulant therapeutic platform for thrombo-inflammatory diseases, today announced the appointment of Carl Lindgren as Chair of its Board of Directors. His experience sp

Codeego Launches AI-Powered Certified Software Valuation, Creating a New Category for Software Asset Assurance

A Trusted Third Party model that uses AI to measure the technical, economic and operational value of software. LONDON, June 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Software is now a critical asset inside companies, banks and public institutions, yet many still treat it as a cost centre rather than a measurable asset with financial value, operational risk and governance implications. Codeego today launches AI-powered Certified Software Valuation, a new category for organisations that need to understand, ver

Otala.Markets launches Otala AI Pricer: the first AI-powered structured products pricer integrated with Telegram and WhatsApp

LONDON, June 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Otala.Markets ("Otala"), an independent European fintech specialising in creating and developing structured investment products, announces the launch of @otala_ai_bot, an AI-powered pricer for structured products (certificates and structured notes) integrated directly within Telegram and WhatsApp. Currently in beta testing, otala_ai_bot has been made available to a selected number of professional investors, with the aim of testing and validating a new mo

Accesa Hosts 5th Edition of Tech in Motion with the Theme Engineering in the Age of Uncertainty

CLUJ-NAPOCA, Romania, June 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Accesa hosted the 5th edition of Tech in Motion, its annual tech conference, bringing together 800 tech professionals, industry experts, and business leaders for a day of discussions, knowledge sharing, and innovation under the theme Engineering in the Age of Uncertainty. The event featured 17 speakers, including 12 Accesa experts and 5 partners, who shared perspectives on navigating technological and business change through engineering, in

[Ask the Tax Whiz] The Al Capone strategy: Why PH must follow the money in corruption cases

The fight against corruption should be supported by a coordinated system that follows financial trails, detects unexplained wealth, and enforces tax laws consistently regardless of political affiliation, position, or influence

Iran requests meeting with U.S. in Qatar, Trump says

Fuel price rollback or increase on June 30 as Middle East tensions return

The price adjustments follow last week’s big rollback, when pump prices went down by up to P5.90 per liter for gasoline, P11.04 per liter for diesel, and P11.82 per liter for kerosene

PRA celebrates 50 years of defining and redefining Philippine commerce

Founded in 1976, the PRA celebrates 50 years as the unified voice of Philippine retail.

Five things to watch in markets in the week ahead

[Vantage Point] Can the market handle GCash?

If the GCash IPO merely rotates domestic funds among existing listed companies, the success will be more symbolic than transformative

Philippines leads the world in rush to solar as power prices soar

The rooftop solar rush has resulted in $407 million in panel imports in the three months through May, a 145% increase from a year earlier, according to trade data from China, which accounts for most global supply

U.S., Iran reportedly halt strikes; data flood ahead - what’s moving markets

Mid-Year Comfort Upgrade Season: A Better Way to Support Everyday Life with Oxygen Concentrators

NEW YORK, June 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- As the year reaches its midpoint and summer temperatures rise to their peak, many individuals and families naturally begin reassessing their daily routines, looking for ways to improve comfort, convenience, and overall quality of life. For those who rely on oxygen concentrators in daily living, this is often the moment when small upgrades can make a meaningful difference. Whether at home, during family gatherings, or while going out for daily errands and o

Fibocom and Digital Matter Accelerate Asset Tracking Deployments Across Global Markets

PERTH, Australia, June 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Fibocom, a global leader in wireless communication modules and AI solutions, and Digital Matter, global leaders in low-power IoT hardware solutions, recently announced an expanded collaboration. Multiple Digital Matter asset tracking devices have embedded Fibocom's LE271-GL module, bringing reliable cellular connectivity to ANZ and global markets and supporting mobile asset visibility, remote status monitoring, and scalable IoT deployments. In logi

Greenhouse and hipages Group Win the 2026 TIARA Long-Term Partnership Award

A decade-long collaboration between the hiring platform and the Australian online tradie marketplace has driven a 38% reduction in time-to-fill and $2.8M AUD in agency savings SYDNEY, June 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Greenhouse, the leading hiring platform, announced it has been named the winner of the 2026 TIARA Talent Acquisition & Talent Tech Awards (ANZ)'s Long-Term Partnership Award with customer hipages Group, Australia and New Zealand's top platform connecting homeowners with trusted tradies

GCash parent Mynt bound for stock market with P92.3-B IPO

GCash parent Mynt Inc. is planning an IPO that could raise up to P92.3 billion.

If AI Is Such a Sure Thing, Why Are So Many Insiders Selling?

A former CIA and Pentagon advisor examines the widening gap between what AI insiders say in public and what they're doing with their own money. Baltimore, MD, June 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Artificial intelligence has become one of the most popular investment stories in modern market history. New records are being set. Valuations continue climbing. Analysts regularly discuss AI's potential to transform the global economy. Yet according to financial researcher Jim Rickards, another trend deser

Temu joins Australian Product Safety Pledge to strengthen online marketplace safety

SYDNEY, June 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Temu has signed up to a voluntary pledge administered by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) to strengthen product safety measures beyond current legal requirements. The updated Product Safety Pledge sets out 15 commitments-up from 12 under the original framework launched in 2020-aimed at strengthening product safety practices across online marketplaces in response to the growing number of Australians shopping online. As part of the ple

HOFSETH BIOCARE ASA: PRIVATE PLACEMENT SUCCESSFULLY PLACED

NOT FOR RELEASE, PUBLICATION OR DISTRIBUTION, IN WHOLE OR IN PART DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, IN AUSTRALIA, CANADA, JAPAN OR THE UNITED STATES OR ANOTHER JURISDICTION IN WHICH THE RELEASE, PUBLICATION OR DISTRIBUTION WOULD BE UNLAWFUL. THIS ANNOUNCEMENT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE AN OFFER OF ANY OF THE SECURITIES DESCRIBED HEREIN. Reference is made to the stock exchange announcement from Hofseth BioCare ASA ("HBC" or the "Company") published on 26 June 2026 regarding a private placement (the "Private Place

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Sunaofe Announces Pre-Order for the Atlas Ergonomic Office Chair: Redefining Premium Workspace Support

The direct-to-consumer brand introduces its highly anticipated flagship chair with auto-tracking lumbar technology, now available for exclusive early reservation. LOS ANGELES, June 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Sunaofe, backed by global workspace leader SUNON and a rapidly growing direct-to-consumer (DTC) office furniture brand, today announced the upcoming release and official pre-order launch of its flagship product: the Sunaofe Atlas Ergonomic Office Chair. Engineered to combat the growing epidemi

BridgeBio Announces Publication in the New England Journal of Medicine of Phase 3 PROPEL 3 Trial of Oral Infigratinib in Children Living with Achondroplasia

- Phase 3 PROPEL 3 data published today in NEJM were simultaneously presented at ICCBH in a late-breaking oral presentation; presentation includes new arm span Z-score data showing a statistically significant improvement versus placebo (LS mean +0.37 SD; p - This is the first and only Phase 3 data for an achondroplasia clinical study published in The New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM), marking BridgeBio’s second NEJM publication in achondroplasia and fourth NEJM publication overall in the la

Msheireb Properties CEO wins two 'Real Estate CEO of the Year' awards in the GCC and Asia Pacific regions

Msheireb Properties Recognised for Sustainability and Strategic Collaboration At the Gulf Business Real Estate Awards, Msheireb Properties was named Smart and Sustainable Developer of the Year, recognising its pioneering approach to environmentally responsible development and integrated smart city infrastructure. At the Real Estate Asia Awards, Msheireb Properties received the Strategic Partnership of the Year award for Engineering a Legacy: The Msheireb Properties and Cundall Strategic ESG Alli