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Napolis wins jiu jitsu bronze in Asian Games
MANILA, Philippines — Jenna Kaila Napolis bested Mongolian foe Tsagaanbileg Altangerel, 2-0, to secure the bronze medal in the women’s under-52 kilogram (kg) jiu-jitsu event at the 2026 Asian Games on Friday afternoon at the Aichi Prefectural Martial Arts Hall in Japan. The 30-year-old Napolis, who started her career in jiu jitsu when she was 13 years old, copped back-to-back bronze medal finishes at the Asian Games, following her third place finish in the 2022 Hangzhou Games. Napoli
Read more →Blu Girls gun for Asian Games bronze vs Chinese Taipei
The Philippine women’s softball team closed the preliminary round with a 9-3 victory over Hong Kong on Friday and will vie for the bronze medal against Chinese Taipei on Saturday in the 20th Asian Games at the Anjo Softball Ground in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. The Cebuana Lhuillier-backed Blu Girls will have a chance to redeem themselves from a 1-10 preliminary round setback against Chinese Taipei on Sept. 27 and give the Philippines its first ever medal in Asian Games softball. The Philippines
Read more →Blazing finish lifts Ababa past Lumbo in ICTSI Iloilo thriller
MANILA, Philippines – Refusing to buckle under pressure, Jhonnel Ababa staged a dramatic late-round comeback, birdieing the final two holes to edge Jeffren Lumbo by one and capture the ICTSI Iloilo Golf Challenge title with a scintillating 63 at the Iloilo Golf and Country Club on Friday. The seasoned campaigner and former Order of Merit champion unleashed a furious closing charge, pulling level with Lumbo on the 17th before sinking another clutch birdie on the 72nd hole. The electric fini
Read more →WATCH: PhilHealth: 25% of payouts go to dialysis
About a quarter of PhilHealth’s benefit payouts go to dialysis, highlighting the health insurer’s focus on strengthening primary care and managing costly illnesses earlier, its acting president and CEO, Dr. Beverly Lorraine Ho, said on Oct. 2, 2026. Responding to a question from _The Manila Times_ about the potential impact of the new benefit-complementation framework on patients’ out-of-pocket expenses, Ho said the effect would vary depending on each patient’s condition.
Read more →HSBC Continental Europe: Post Stabilisation Notice
PARIS, Oct. 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Glencore Capital Finance DAC HSBC (contact: syndexecution@noexternalmail.hsbc.com) hereby gives notice that no stabilisation was undertaken by the Stabilisation Manager(s) named below in relation to the offer of the following securities. Issuer:Glencore Capital Finance DACGuarantor (if any):Glencore plc, Glencore International AG, Glencore (Schweiz) AGAggregate nominal amount:EUR 600,000,000Description:4.314% due 3rd September 2034Offer price:100Stabilisi
Read more →Mama’s Mansion Announces Live $10,000 Treasure Hunt in Richmond, British Columbia
Mama’s Mansion Announces Live $10,000 Treasure Hunt in Richmond, British Columbia Mama’s Mansion Announces Live $10,000 Treasure Hunt in Richmond, British Columbia RICHMOND, British Columbia, Oct. 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mama’s Mansion has announced an upcoming live $10,000 treasure hunt in Richmond, British Columbia, as part of its community outreach and philanthropic activities. The free-admission event is designed to bring local residents together through an interactive experience while
Read more →Initiation of share buyback programme to hedge the company’s share-based incentive programmes
Bang & Olufsen has decided to launch a share buyback programme of up to DKK 33 million to be initiated today and concluded no later than on 19 August 2027. The purpose of the programme is to hedge the share-based long-term incentive programmes approved by the general meeting. The share buyback programme is being implemented in accordance with EU Commission Regulation No. 596/2014 of the European Parliament and Council of 16 April 2014 (MAR) and the Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2016/1052
Read more →DICT confirms defacement of test website
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) on Friday confirmed that a website they were using for development was defaced. “The [DICT] confirms that a website defacement incident occurred involving a staging environment used in the development, testing, and validation of a website prior to its official deployment,” the agency said in a statement. It added that the website affected was a “development and testing environment and
Read more →‘Eraserheads: Combo on the Run’ wins Best International Director Award at New York’s Limehof Music Documentary Film Festival
“ERASERHEADS: Combo on the Run,” the acclaimed music documentary chronicling the legacy of the Eraserheads, has earned another international distinction, with Director Maria Diane Ventura receiving the Best International Director Award at the Long Island Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame (Limehof) Music Documentary Film Festival in New York. The recognition came as the film was screened at the annual LIMEHOF Music Documentary Film Festival on September 27, 2026, followed by a specia
Read more →New Drug Application Submission Initiated for Zipalertinib Plus Chemotherapy in First-Line EGFR Exon 20 Insertion Mutation NSCLC for Review Under FDA Real-Time Oncology Review Program
In the Phase 3 REZILIENT3 study, zipalertinib combination therapy demonstrated longest median progression-free survival observed to date in first-line EGFR exon20ins NSCLC After agreement with the U.S. FDA, Real-Time Oncology Review program submission process initiated; completion of NDA submission expected by year-end 2026 CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Oct. 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cullinan Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: CGEM), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company accelerating potential first- or be
Read more →Venti Launches North America’s First Autonomous Truck Fleet for Railroads with #1 U.S. Rail
Boston, Massachusetts, USA, Oct. 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Venti Technologies, a leader in autonomous vehicle (AV) operations for industrial yards and logistics hubs, today announced it will launch the U.S.’s first-ever AV truck fleet for an intermodal rail yard in 2026, a milestone moment for American freight. The first-of-its-kind launch will see Venti-equipped, driver-out trucks load, move, and unload shipping containers in the thick of live yard operations, threading between cranes, train
Read more →i-payout Expands True Local Payment Capabilities to Help Enterprises Pay Recipients Globally
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Oct. 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Local payment infrastructure is designed to help marketplaces, gig economy platforms, gaming and esports companies, insurance providers, affiliate networks, clinical research organizations and other enterprises deliver funds through domestic payment rails in local currency International Payout Systems, Inc. ("i-payout"), a global provider of payment and payout technology, today announced the continued expansion of its true local payment ca
Read more →Nouryon brings U.S. solar project online at Morris, Illinois, facility
Global specialty chemicals leader Nouryon today announced it has started generating solar power at its manufacturing plant in Morris, Ill., the company’s first solar project in the U.S. Developed in partnership with local energy provider Convergent Energy and Power, the installation supplies electricity directly to the site, advancing the company’s plans to use more electricity from renewable and low-carbon sources across its global operations. Nouryon expects the system to generate about 3,400
Read more →Backwoods Begins New Chapter as Backwoods Group with Leadership Appointments
Seven divisions unite under the Backwoods Group brand, marking the next stage for the Nation-owned company as it builds on its leadership and momentum for continued growth. EDMONTON, Alberta, Oct. 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Backwoods Energy Services LP ("Backwoods”) today announced its transition to Backwoods Group, bringing seven operating divisions under a unified brand and reflecting the organization's continued evolution. Owned by the Alexis Nakota Sioux Nation, Backwoods Group has grown f
Read more →Medicenna Announces Results of Annual General and Special Meeting of Shareholders
TORONTO and HOUSTON, Oct. 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Medicenna Therapeutics Corp. ("Medicenna” or the "Company”) (TSX: MDNA, OTCQB: MDNAF), a clinical-stage immunotherapy company developing Superkines for targeting cancer and autoimmune diseases, today announced the voting results from the Company’s annual general and special meeting of shareholders held today, October 1, 2026 (the "Meeting”). Medicenna is pleased to announce that all of the nominees listed in its management information circul
Read more →Remittix Announces November 24 RTX Launch as Cardano Advances Petrobras Fuel Research and NEAR Intents Responds to Bitget Hack
Remittix enters its final pre-launch phase while Cardano expands blockchain traceability research and NEAR Intents demonstrates cross-chain risk controls MAJURO, Marshall Islands, Oct. 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Remittix has scheduled the RTX token launch for November 24, 2026, establishing a public-market date after surpassing $32 million in presale funding. More than 40,000 participants have joined the project, which is now progressing toward a $36 million hard cap and the final integration
Read more →I Peace Selected as a TOP 10 Awardee for the "Top 10 Longevity Breakthrough Awards 2026"
PALO ALTO, Calif., Oct. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- I Peace Inc., a biotech company pioneering induced pluripotent stem cell (iPS cell) technologies for regenerative medicine and longevity, today announced that it was selected as one of the awardees for the Top 10 Longevity Breakthrough Awards at the 2026 Asia-Pacific Healthy Longevity International Summit. The award was presented for I Peace's research and development of iPSF, a cell-free product derived from culture supernatant of iPS cells. "We a
Read more →Sekisui Specialty Chemicals Announces Global Price Increase
DALLAS, Oct. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Sekisui Specialty Chemicals announced today that it will increase the price of Selvol® Polyvinyl Alcohol, Selvol Ultiloc®, Selvol Ultalux®, and Selvol Premiol® products up to the amounts shown in the table.RegionIncrease:North America$220/mtLatin America$220/mtAsia$220/mtEMEA200€/mt Sekisui Specialty Chemicals remains committed to meeting customers' needs with high quality products. The increase will take effect on October 15th, 2026, or as contracts and agre
Read more →Midea and Electrolux Group Officially Begin New Chapter in North America as All Three Joint Ventures Go Live
By combining their complementary strengths, the two companies are creating a more localized and competitive platform to develop innovative products, enhance operational efficiency and support long-term sustainable growth. CHARLOTTE, N.C., Oct. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Midea Group and Electrolux Group are advancing their long-term strategic partnership in North America as all three joint ventures are now live. This milestone brings together two global industry leaders with a shared ambition: to st
Read more →Capital Regency Expands Multi-Asset Investment Platform With Access to 100+ International Markets
Capital Regency Expands Multi-Asset Investment Platform With Access to 100+ International Markets Capital Regency London, UK, Oct. 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Capital Regency has announced continued growth in its international presence as the company develops its investment platform around centralized market access, analytical tools and portfolio management capabilities. The platform currently provides access to more than 100 international markets across multiple asset categories. Capital Regen
Read more →FEMSA Schedules Conference Call to Discuss Third Quarter Financial Results
MONTERREY, Mexico, Oct. 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fomento Económico Mexicano, S.A.B. de C.V. ("FEMSA” or the "Company”) (NYSE: FMX; BMV: FEMSAUBD, FEMSAUB) is pleased to invite you to participate in its Third Quarter Conference Call that will be held on: Wednesday, October 28, 2026 11:00 AM Eastern Time (9:00 AM Mexico City Time) To participate in the conference call please register at the following link: Registration: FEMSA Conference Call | 3Q26 The quarterly results will be released on Oct
Read more →Birmingham Loft Conversion Cost Quote Service Expanded
Birmingham, West Midlands, UK, Oct. 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Birmingham Loft Conversions has announced the expansion of its quotation service for residential loft conversion projects across Birmingham and surrounding areas, following increased enquiries from homeowners requesting project cost information. Users can learn more to: https://birminghamloftconversions.com/ The expanded service is intended to provide prospective customers with clearer project-specific information when requesting q
Read more →KoreInside and Alice Group Bring Institutional Private Markets Within Reach of Individual Investors
KoreInside and Alice Group Bring Institutional Private Markets Within Reach of Individual Investors KoreInside NEW YORK, NY, Oct. 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Alice Market Place will launch on KoreInside infrastructure with RegA+ offerings, a FINRA broker-dealer, a FINRA/SEC ATS, an SEC-registered transfer agent, and tokenization capabilities KoreInside today announced that Alice Group has selected its infrastructure and white-label marketplace platform to power Alice Market Place (AMP), a marke
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