Philippines Business News

2026 World Robot Conference: Zoomlion Showcases Industrial Embodied Intelligence

BEIJING, Aug. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science & Technology Co., Ltd. ("Zoomlion" or "the Company"; 1157.HK) is showcasing its embodied intelligence technologies and robotic products for industrial applications at the 2026 World Robot Conference (WRC), taking place from Aug. 19-23, 2026, in Beijing, China. A Zoomlion humanoid robot performs rearview-mirror pre-assembly at the World Robot Conference Since 2015, the WRC has brought together companies, researchers and indust

RayNeo Expands Consumer AR Lineup: Unveiling RayNeo iO Smart Glasses and Cinematic RayNeo GT Series

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, RayNeo™, a global leader in consumer augmented reality (AR) glasses, announced two milestone product lines: the RayNeo iO Smart Glasses and the cinema-grade RayNeo GT Series (comprising RayNeo GT and RayNeo GT Max). RayNeo GT Max AR Glasses and RayNeo iO Smart Glasses The dual launch targets two primary ways consumers use spatial computing: all-day heads-up productivity and high-fidelity mobile entertainment. RayNeo enters the launch with proven

60 Seconds to Tokyo: A Japanese Street Food Experience at More Than 130 Archipelago Hotels Across Indonesia

JAKARTA, Indonesia, Aug. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Following the success of 60 Seconds to Seoul, Archipelago continues its culinary journey to Japan with 60 Seconds to Tokyo, now available at more than 130 Archipelago hotels across Indonesia. The program brings Japanese street food-inspired creations to Aston, Alana, Harper, Quest, Hotel Neo, and fave, and is open to both hotel guests and the public from July 1 to December 31, 2026. 60 Seconds to Tokyo dishes 60 Seconds to Tokyo is the latest edi

Taiwan-Japan Innovation Collaboration Expands Across Kanto and Kansai, Deepening Connections with the U.S. Innovation Ecosystem

TOKYO, Aug. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Startup Island TAIWAN is continuing to deepen innovation collaboration between Taiwan and Japan, expanding from Tokyo and the broader Kanto region to the industrial networks of Osaka, Kyoto, Kobe, and the wider Kansai region, while strengthening connections with the U.S. innovation ecosystem. The 2026 Japan-Taiwan Innovation Summit, held in Tokyo on August 18, brought together government representatives, corporations, investors, and startups from Taiwan, Japa

NICE Supports Routine NHS Funding and Access to Ex-Situ Machine Perfusion in a Major Step Forward for Liver Transplantation

National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) guidance supports wider patient access to life-saving liver transplantation through routine adoption of machine perfusion technologies across England OXFORD, United Kingdom and MADISON, N.J., Aug. 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- OrganOx Ltd., a leading organ medical technology company and wholly owned subsidiary of Terumo Corporation, today welcomed NICE guidance supporting routine NHS funding and access to ex-situ machine perfusion technolog

DMG Blockchain Solutions Inc. Announces Third Quarter 2026 Earnings Release Date and Conference Call Details

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Aug. 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- DMG Blockchain Solutions Inc. (TSX-V: DMGI) (OTCQB: DMGGF) (FRANKFURT: 6AX) ("DMG" or the "Company"), a vertically integrated digital asset and data center technology company, announces it will release financial results for its third quarter 2026 ending June 30 on August 27, 2026 before the market open. Third Quarter 2026 Results Conference Call Details The Company will host a conference call to review its results and provide a corpo

Micware Presents Research Results at the International Conference "IEEE IV 2026”

Paper Published in IEEE Xplore KOBE, Japan, Aug. 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Micware Co., Ltd. (Nasdaq: MWC) (the "Company” or "Micware”), a Japan-based provider of software development services and innovative IT solutions mainly focused on the automotive and mobility sectors, today announced that a paper presenting joint research results by Micware and Institute of Science Tokyo had been published in IEEE Xplore. The paper was presented at the 2026 IEEE Intelligent Vehicles Symposium ("IEEE IV

Sennheiser Unveils Next-Generation True Wireless Lineup with the MOMENTUM True Wireless 5 and ACCENTUM Clip

From Flagship MOMENTUM Series Hi-Resolution Sound Experience in Your Pocket, to All-Day Open-Ear Freedom. Sennheiser introduces two new ways to experience exceptional sound SINGAPORE, Aug. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Sennheiser brand today announced the launch of two new true wireless earbuds designed to meet different listening lifestyles: The flagship MOMENTUM True Wireless 5 and the all-new open-ear ACCENTUM Clip. Together, these latest additions reflect Sennheiser's commitment to delivering

Objective Digital Psychological Assessment Launches in Singapore, Offering Clarity for Inattention and Hyperactivity Concerns

SINGAPORE - Media OutReach Newswire - 21 August 2026 - A new, scientifically proven digital assessment service is now available in Singapore, offering an objective window into psychological brain function for individuals struggling with inattention, hyperactivity and depression. Powered by the pioneering research of leading psychological scientists, the Digital Psychological Assessment continues to be conducted at iHealthtech NUS and is administered by www.objectiveADHDassessment.sg. The researc

MyRepublic expands GAMER lineup with Dreamcore x MyRepublic RTX 5060 Ti Gaming PC and Limited Edition ASUS T1 Graphics Card Broadband Bundle

SINGAPORE - Media OutReach Newswire - 21 August 2026 - MyRepublic is expanding its GAMER lineup with its first co-branded collaboration - Dreamcore x MyRepublic RTX 5060 Ti Gaming PC, plus a limited-edition ASUS T1 GeForce RTX 5070 Graphics Card Broadband Bundle, bringing new gaming-focused hardware to its GAMER offering. Dreamcore x MyRepublic exclusive gaming bundle The collaboration with Dreamcore goes beyond adding another PC to the GAMER lineup. It brings together MyRepublic and Dreamcore t

Hofseth BioCare ASA: SECOND QUARTER 2026 FINANCIAL REPORT

HBC recorded total operating revenues of NOK 65.7 million in the second quarter of 2026, compared to NOK 68.4 million in the same period last year. Net operating revenues were NOK 63.1 million, down from NOK 67.8 million in Q2 2025. EBITDA for the quarter was negative NOK 2.7 million, compared to negative NOK 5.4 million in Q2 2025. The Operational EBITDA* amounted to negative NOK 0.6 million (positive NOK 1.3 million in Q2 2025), excluding non-recurring and strategic development costs such as c

Fil-Am Dave Bautista steps into lead role in ‘God of War’

MANILA, Philippines — Filipino-American actor Dave Bautista is stepping into the role of Kratos in Prime Video’s upcoming “God of War” series, replacing Ryan Hurst after the original lead suffered a serious injury during production. Bautista has officially closed a deal to headline the live-action adaptation of the popular PlayStation video game franchise, according to Variety and Deadline. Amazon MGM Studios and Sony Pictures Television decided to recast the role after H

Iran’s president calls for end to war with US

Poverty rate hits record low 9.7%, but millions are one crisis from sliding back

Around 6.5 million Filipinos were lifted out of poverty between 2023 and 2025, but the World Bank estimates that at least 28% of the population remain at risk of falling back into poverty

Trump says some ground beef quotas will be temporarily eased

Gabby Lopez’s gamble to save ABS-CBN

The climb in ABS-CBN's stock price is the market’s display of confidence in the P6-billion rescue plan

PPPs cited as better option for government infrastructure

Public?Private Partnerships (PPPs) are the preferred mechanism for delivering large-scale government infrastructure, according to two key public officials.

Iran pledges "devastating" response as U.S. warns of "tough" economic sanctions

One Meralco Foundation extends immediate relief to Habagat-hit communities

In the wake of heavy southwest monsoon rains (Habagat), Manuel V. Pangilinan-led Manila Electric Company (Meralco) and its corporate social responsibility arm, One Meralco Foundation (OMF) together with the local government partners, mobilized rapid disaster response operations across different communities in Bulacan and Cavite. With severe flooding and high tides disrupting their daily lives and rendering roads impassable, families find it […]

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Plumbing Detectives LLC Releases Technical Breakdown on Thermal Expansion Tanks for Southwest Florida Water Heaters

"Licensed Venice contractor says a missing thermal expansion tank is why relief valves 'weep' and water heaters fail years early on homes with a backflow preventer or pressure-reducing valve" Venice, FL, Aug. 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Plumbing Detectives LLC, a licensed plumbing contractor serving Venice, Nokomis, Sarasota, and the surrounding Southwest Florida area, today has released a technical breakdown on thermal expansion tanks and their role in water heater installations. The breakdown

Fair weather in PH except in Northern Luzon —Pagasa

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines will have generally fair weather on Friday, except in some parts of Northern Luzon due to the prevailing southwest monsoon, or habagat, according to the state weather bureau Pagasa (Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration). In its 5 a.m. weather bulletin, Pagasa forecaster Obet Badrina said that parts of Ilocos Sur, Ilocos Norte, Cagayan, Abra, Apayao, and Batanes will experience cloudy skies due to habagat, and oth

Brii Biosciences Provides Corporate Updates and Reports 2026 Interim Financial Results

Topline Data from Phase 2b Studies Inform HBV Functional Cure Strategy; Additional Data Expected in 2H 2026 Emerging Discovery Programs Build Momentum BRII-5395 mRNA Cancer Vaccine Moving into Clinical Evaluation for HCC Strong Cash Position Supports Continued Strategic Execution Conference Call Scheduled: August 21 at 8:30 a.m. HKT DURHAM, N.C. and BEIJING, Aug. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Brii Biosciences Limited ("Brii Bio," or the "Company," stock code: 2137.HK), a biotechnology company develop

Aiper unveils next-generation smart outdoor care solutions, expanding the Aiper Smart Yard Ecosystem

Unveiling its latest generation of smart pool care and irrigation innovations in Australia, Aiper is introducing the Scuba V3, Scuba S3, and IrriSense N2 SE to deliver a simpler, smarter approach to outdoor maintenanceThe new product range builds on Aiper's Smart Yard Ecosystem, helping homeowners spend less time maintaining their outdoor spaces and more time enjoying themThe latest innovations were showcased at Aiper's 2026 Pool Party on the Gold Coast, celebrating the future of smart outdoor l