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Michelin: Disclosure of trading in own shares - 20 AUGU 2026

Information about securities repurchasing program Regulated information Issuer social denomination: Michelin - LEI 549300SOSI58J6VIW052 Types of securities: ordinary shares - Code ISIN FR001400AJ45 Date : August 20th, 2026 Issuer NameIssuer codeTransaction date ISIN CodeDaily total volume (in number of actions)Daily weighted average price of shares acquiredPlatformCompagnie Générale des Etablissements Michelin549300SOSI58J6VIW05220.08.2026FR001400AJ45195 63133.4533 eurosOver-the-counterCompagnie

Marcos seeks new ways to address flooding, including construction of water cisterns

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. directed concerned agencies to come up with other measures to mitigate flooding such as the construction of water cisterns that could store floodwaters and be used during the dry season. The President also raised the need to study the flood control measures of other countries that the Philippines could adopt, Presidential Communications Office Undersecretary Claire Castro said on Thursday. She said that based on the government's estimate

Treon Flow Offers Seamless Continuation for Amazon Monitron while Optimizing Predictive Maintenance for Large Asset Fleets

DALLAS, Aug. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Treon Inc, a leader in AI-native Smart Industry solutions, today announced a seamless continuation path for Amazon Monitron users, helping organizations protect their existing condition monitoring investments while advancing to the next generation of AI-driven predictive maintenance. Amazon Monitron migration to Treon Flow Built on core Amazon Monitron technologies adopted in 2025, Treon Flow provides an easy migration path, discounted subscriptions, and enh

Dyna.Ai, DOLBIX Consulting, and Nikkoku Soft Launch AI-Powered Insurance Sales Support Pilot

Joint pilot tackles Japan's auto retail labor shortage and heightened Insurance Business Act mandates by deploying frontline enterprise AI across Toyota Corolla Kagawa dealerships TOKYO, Aug. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Dyna.Ai Japan today announced the launch of a joint proof of concept (PoC), in collaboration with Dolbix Consulting and Nikkoku Soft, for a specialized Auto Insurance Sales Support AI platform tailored for Japanese car dealerships. Scheduled to begin in August 2026, the pilot focuse

ACEN RES marks fourth straight Stevie win with Gold-Silver-Bronze sweep

For the fourth straight year, ACEN RES reaped medals at the Stevie International Business Awards, this time winning Gold, Silver, and Bronze across different categories — in a field of 3,400 nominations from organizations in 78 countries all over the world. ACEN RES and its partner, Synergy Market Research and Consultancy, earned a Gold Stevie as the […]

China-Malaysia Together, Protecting Our Coastline-CNPC E-Light Global Public Welfare Initiative Launches in Malaysia

Selangor, Malaysia, August 20, 2026 -- On 18 August, a mangrove-planting charity event themed “Green Together, Protecting Our Coastline” was held at Sijangkang Mangrove Park in Selangor, Malaysia. The event was hosted by the China Enterprises Chamber of Commerce in Malaysia (CECCM) and organized by the Southeast Asia Regional Management Company of CNPC Huanqiu Contracting & Engineering Corporation. The event was attended by the Embassy of China in Malaysia, the Kuala Langat Municipal Council, CE

Independent ICG Board Update on Recommended Cash Offer

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AB KN Energies unaudited financial information for the six months of 2026

AB KN Energies (hereinafter - KNE, the Company) announces the unaudited consolidated (hereinafter - the Group) and separate financial results for the six months ended 30 June 2026. Key financial indicators for the 1-6 months of 2026: EUR millionsGroupCompany 1-6 months of 20261-6 months of 20251-6 months of 20261-6 months of 2025Revenue58.151.156.048.9EBITDA31.127.130.225.9Net profit (loss)13.88.612.95.8 Management comment: Consistent execution of the Group’s strategy, higher terminal activity a

Fed’s Daly sees bond market as policy signal

Two Filipino companies, one national mission: Global Dominion and Autokid

Filipino-built companies, Global Dominion and Autokid, shake hands to further expand their partnership to cater to business owners’ and aspiring entrepreneurs’ growing need for better trucking and truck financing solutions.

Pag-IBIG, City Government of Naga help employees become homeowners

Pag-IBIG Fund and the City Government of Naga began turning over affordable homes to qualified city government employees who are acquiring their properties through Pag-IBIG Housing Loans. The turnover marks the first group of city employees to become homeowners through a partnership signed just two months ago to help public servants, particularly those in lower […]

Philippines’ BoP position swings to deficit in July

By Katherine K. Chan, Reporter The Philippines’ balance of payments (BoP) position swung to a deficit for the first time in three months in July, data from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) showed. According to central bank data released late on Wednesday, the country’s BoP position stood at a $1.47-billion deficit in July, a […]

Southwest monsoon rains to ease, may resurge by Sunday due to potential typhoon

Rains caused by the southwest monsoon are expected to lessen on Thursday as tropical depression Neneng continues to move away from the country, according to the state weather bureau. However, it noted that monsoon rains may be enhanced again by Sunday due to Tropical Storm Saudel, which is also likely to develop into a typhoon. […]

ABS-CBN makes room for new owners

There's a trade-off embedded in ABS-CBN's P6-billion rescue

RCBC named Best Bank for Large Corporates in the Philippines

Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation (RCBC) has been recognized as the Best Bank for Large Corporates in the Philippines at the Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2026.

[Good Business] Human centricity in AI: Putting people before the machine

The decisive question is whether human beings, in their pursuit of AI-powered efficiency, will remain humane

Fed minutes; U.S. debt hits $40 trillion - what’s moving markets

QNB Corp. Announces Pricing of Common Stock Offering

And Announces QNBC Stock’s Move to the NASDAQ Capital Market Quakertown, PA, Aug. 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- QNB Corp. (OTCQX: QNBC) (the "Company”), parent company of QNB Bank, today announced the pricing of its previously announced underwritten public offering of 1,071,428 shares of its common stock at a public offering price of $42.00 per share. The expected proceeds to the Company, after deducting underwriting discounts and commissions but before deducting operating expenses payable by the

Airlock Digital Completes Independent IRAP Assessment at the PROTECTED Level

ADELAIDE, Australia, Aug. 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Independent assessment provides Australian organisations with additional evidence when evaluating application control for sensitive, government, defence and critical infrastructure environments. Airlock Digital, a global provider of application control and allowlisting solutions, today announced that it has completed an independent Information Security Registered Assessors Program (IRAP) assessment at the PROTECTED classification level. The

Vanguard Announces Termination of Vanguard Global Minimum Volatility ETF

TORONTO, Aug. 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vanguard Investments Canada Inc. (the "Manager”) announces that it has submitted an application to the Toronto Stock Exchange (the "TSX”) to voluntarily delist Vanguard Global Minimum Volatility ETF (TSX:VVO) (the "Vanguard ETF”). Subject to the approval by the TSX, the Manager expects that the units of the Vanguard ETF will cease trading and will be delisted from the TSX after the close of business on October 29, 2026 (the "Delisting Date”) and that th

Ascentage Pharma Reports 2026 Interim Unaudited Financial Results and Provides Business Updates

Revenue for the first half of 2026 increased 29%year-over-year to US$44.5 million (RMB302.2 million), primarily attributable to increased product sales. Expanded executive leadership with appointments of Dr. Faical Miyara as Chief Business Officer and Mr. James Ziegler as Chief Commercial Officer Nine registrational Phase III clinical trials are in progress worldwide, including four cleared by FDA and EMAChinese (Mandarin) investor webcast at 9:00 am HKT on August 20, 2026 / 9:00 pm EDT on Augus

Rigetti Computing Establishes Dedicated Systems Delivery Organization to Scale Customer Deployments and Advance Quantum Processor Roadmap

David Rivas appointed to newly created Chief Operating Officer role; Andrew Bestwick, Ph.D. appointed Chief Technology Officer BERKELEY, Calif., Aug. 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rigetti Computing, Inc. (Nasdaq: RGTI) ("Rigetti"), a pioneer in full-stack quantum computing, today announced a new operating structure designed to scale deployment of on-premises quantum systems, strengthen end-to-end operational execution, and further focus its engineering resources on quantum processor development.

"Spicy Happiness" with aespa Nongshim Launches Second Global Shin Ramyun Campaign

- New omnibus-style video shows aespa enjoying Shin Ramyun in everyday moments - SEOUL, South Korea, Aug. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Nongshim will launch the second phase of its global Shin Ramyun campaign on August 20 featuring global K-pop force aespa, as Shin Ramyun's global ambassador. The campaign is designed specifically for international markets and will roll out across 14 key countries. Through a variety of digital content, Nongshim aims to introduce consumers around the world to the 'Spic

From Millions to Billions: Denovia Signs Strategic Framework for Global Industrial Scale

A phased roadmap with a major international polyester materials producer begins with a contemplated commercial facility in the tens of millions of pounds annually and creates a conditional pathway toward potential multi-facility scale measured in billions. Vancouver, BRITISH COLUMBIA, Aug. 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Denovia Inc., a developer of next-generation molecular recycling technology, today announced that it has executed a strategic technology licensing and commercialization framework a