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Global Startup EXPO and Nippon Startup Awards 2026: METI Showcases Japan's Deep-tech Results
- GSE2026 Connects Global Venture Capitalists with Japanese Startups; Nippon Startup Awards 2026 Honors Startups Turning Innovation into Industry - TOKYO, Oct. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- From September to October 2026, the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (hereinafter "METI") held the Global Startup EXPO 2026 (hereinafter "GSE2026") and the Nippon Startup Awards 2026, highlighting the strength and growth of Japan's startup ecosystem. GSE2026 brought together top-tier investors, visionary st
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Momentum of the 41st Trade Expo Indonesia Drives Exports and Enhances Product Competitiveness
JAKARTA, Indonesia, Oct. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Trade Expo Indonesia (TEI) 2026, Indonesia's largest international trade exhibition, organized by Debindo (PT Debindomulti Adhiswasti), officially opened on Wednesday, 14 October, at the Indonesia Convention Exhibition (ICE) BSD City, Tangerang Regency, Banten. Hosted by the Ministry of Trade under the theme "The Ultimate Hub for Global Sourcing," the exhibition runs from 14 to 18 October 2026. Government officials and industry representatives at
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Aditya Birla Sun Life AMC International (IFSC) Limited introduces two retail funds of funds from GIFT City
MUMBAI, India, Oct. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Aditya Birla Sun Life AMC Ltd. has announced the establishment of Aditya Birla Sun Life AMC International (IFSC) Limited, its wholly owned subsidiary at the International Financial Services Centre (IFSC) in Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City), Gandhinagar to strengthen its global investment solutions. Regulated by the International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA), the new entity will focus on building investment solutions t
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TraceLink Expands Global Investment in Track & Trace and Supply Chain Agentic Business Processes
Dedicated Commercial, R&D, and Services organizations accelerate innovation, customer success, and agentic transformation across both commercial business lines BOSTON, Oct. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- TraceLink, the world's largest Agentic Business Network, today announced a major organizational investment, establishing dedicated global Commercial, Research & Development (R&D), and Services teams for its Track & Trace Compliance and Supply Chain Agentic Business Process (ABP) businesses. The evolve
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NX Group Presents Logistics Strategy to Support Semiconductor Ecosystem Development at SEMICON India 2026
- Group Holds MOU Signing Ceremony with ISM and Introduces Its Initiatives in Indian Market - TOKYO, Oct. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The NX Group, consisting of companies under NIPPON EXPRESS HOLDINGS, INC., participated in the three-day SEMICON India 2026, held in New Delhi, India, from Thursday, September 17, to Saturday, September 19. During the event, the Group held a ceremony to sign a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on strategic cooperation with the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) and wa
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TECNO and BBC StoryWorks Unveil New Film Exploring the Human Stories Behind "100 Portraits of Becoming"
As part of TECNO and artist Angélica Dass's global "100 Portraits of Becoming" project, the new BBC StoryWorks film reveals the personal journeys behind the portraits, bringing to life a shared vision of seeing beyond the image to understand the people behind it. HONG KONG, Oct. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Global innovative technology brand TECNO has jointly produced and released a new film with BBC StoryWorks to unveil the project of "100 Portraits of Becoming," a two-year global portrait project
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Share buybacks in Ericsson during the period October 12 - October 16, 2026
STOCKHOLM, Oct. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- During the period October 12 - October 16, 2026, Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (publ) ("Ericsson") (LEI code 549300W9JLPW15XIFM52) repurchased own Class B shares (ISIN: SE0000108656) as follows: Date Aggregated daily volume (number of shares) Weighted average share price per day (SEK) Total daily transaction value (SEK) 12/10/20261,856,73595.0198176,426,588.3513/10/20261,803,20894.4446170,303,258.2814/10/2026250,00096.634324,158,575.0015/10/2026100,0001
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Cebuana Lhuillier Gems seek PYCL title with blockbuster picks in draft
The Cebuana Lhuillier Gems are making a strong push for the PickleYard Conference League (PYCL) Season 2 title after securing the No. 1 overall pick, Filipino-Australian standout Crystal Mildwaters, and pulling off a stunning late second round steal by drafting another Australian national champion Aaron Johnson. Mildwaters and Johnson are teammates in Australia and won national titles, giving the Gems a formidable duo with proven chemistry and championship experience. “We are proud of the
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Transactions under share buy-back programme
COMPANY ANNOUNCEMENT NO. 49-2026 FLSmidth & Co. A/S 19 October 2026 Copenhagen, Denmark On 18 May 2026, FLSmidth & Co. A/S ("FLSmidth”) initiated a share buy-back programme of up to DKK 1.0 billion (ref. Company Announcement no. 26-2025). Under the share buy-back programme, FLSmidth may repurchase shares up to a maximum amount of DKK 1.0 billion, and no more than 2,300,000 shares, corresponding to approximately 4.0 percent of the share capital of the company. The share buy-back programme will be
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Figurobot Launches FR-NIA: A 11-inch Bionic AI Companion Robot Bringing Intelligent Interaction into Everyday Life
Combining precision biomimetic facial expressions, multimodal AI, and personalized interaction, FR-NIA is now live on Kickstarter, with limited early-bird pricing starting at $599. Shanghai, Oct. 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Figurobot has officially launched FR-NIA, a 11-inch desktop bionic AI companion robot. Featuring a highly integrated biomimetic face, multimodal artificial intelligence, and personalized interaction capabilities, FR-NIA brings AI beyond screens and voice-based devices, intro
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OpenWorld (NASDAQ: OPNW) Signs Definitive Merger Agreement to Acquire Blocksight
OpenWorld (NASDAQ: OPNW) Signs Definitive Merger Agreement to Acquire Blocksight as the Agentic Foundation for Its Up to $1 Billion Tokenized Solar and AI Computing Program with Meridian and Up to $130 Million IP-Backed Transaction with BeyondAI. Lake Mary, Florida, United States, October 19, 2026 -- OpenWorld, Inc. (“OpenWorld” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: OPNW), an innovation company advancing global real-world asset (“RWA”) tokenization, today announced the signing of a definitive merger agreem
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ISIN DK0030488101 - FRN Tryg Forsikring A/S Subordinated Callable SEK 1,300,000,000 Bond Issue (the "Bonds") - Exercise of Ordinary Call - Key information
Reference is made to the terms and conditions for the Bonds (the "Terms and Conditions"). Capitalised but not defined terms herein shall have the meaning as set out in the Terms and Conditions. Key information: Issuer: Tryg Forsikring A/S ISIN: DK0030488101 Maturity Date: 12 May 2051 New maturity date: 12 November 2026 Settlement amount (the "Settlement Amount"): 1,008,236,56 SEK per SEK 1,000,000 nominal amount of Bonds plus Arrears of Interest (if any) Other information: Tryg Forsikring A/S as
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Q3, 2026
To Nasdaq OMX Copenhagen A/S Public announcement no. 593 September 19th, 2026 INTERIM REPORT JANUARY 1ST, 2026 - SEPTEMBER 30TH, 2026 The YTD Q3, 2026 report of the fiscal year was reviewed and approved at the Board of Directors meeting. Highlights The revenue for YTD Q3, 2026 amounted to DKK 101,4 million (YTD Q3, 2025: DKK 108,7 million).EBITDA for YTD Q3, 2026 was DKK 13,4 million (YTD Q3, 2025: DKK 14,2 million).Profit before tax for the YTD Q3, 2026 was DKK 8,9 million (YTD Q3, 2025: DKK 9,
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Evaxion reports sustained clinical responses for all patients at three-year follow-up in phase 2 trial with personalized cancer vaccine EVX-01
Three-year data from the EVX-01 phase 2 trial in patients with advanced melanoma to be presented at the ESMO 2026 CongressData supplements unprecedented two-year data from the trial including a 75% Objective Response Rate with 25% of patients obtaining a complete responseThis new clinical and new immune data will be presented at a poster session on October 24, 2026, followed by a webinar on October 29, 2026, providing further insights into the findings COPENHAGEN, Denmark, October 19, 2026 - Eva
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Christmas flights 2026: KAYAK reveals fares down up to 39% from the UK
LONDON, Oct. 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Flight prices to selected destinations from the UK have fallen for Christmas and New Year travel, with average return flights down up to 39% compared to last year, according to travel search engine KAYAK’s Christmas Travel Check-in 2026. US destinations lead KAYAK’s flight price drop rankings with average returns from the UK to Atlanta down 39% year-on-year, followed by Washington DC (-27%) and Los Angeles (-20%). Select Caribbean fares are also down, in
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BYD Energy Storage Accelerates Global BESS After-Sales Network Expansion
SHENZHEN, China, Oct. 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BYD Energy Storage has built a comprehensive after-sales service network in a multi‑tier framework: station O&M, project centers, regional centers and global headquarters. BYD Energy Storage operates nine O&M centers globally, each spanning 2,500 square meters. Its after-sales service network covers China, Chile, South Africa, the UK, the US, Australia, Japan, Poland, and the Middle East. New service centers will open in South Africa and Bulgari
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Removal of Listing of Ordinary C Shares
Albion Crown VCT PLC LEI Code: 213800SYIQPA3L3T1Q68 19 October 2026 Removal of Listing of Ordinary C Shares Further to the conversion of all of the Company's ordinary C shares of 1 penny each ("C Shares") into ordinary shares of 1 penny each that took place on 16 October 2026, the C Shares have been removed from the Official List of the Financial Conduct Authority. For further information, please contact: Vikash Hansrani Operations Partner AlbionVC LLP Telephone: 0207 601 1850
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Experiencing Mid-Autumn Festival Like a Local in Hong Kong
Discover Hong Kong’s most cherished Mid-Autumn traditions-from the first ever International Lantern Spectacular and legendary Tai Hang Fire Dragon Dance to vibrant citywide festive offerings and cultural experiences LONDON, Oct. 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hong Kong invites visitors to step into the heart of the Mid-Autumn Festival through a citywide celebration of light, heritage, and togetherness. From spectacular lantern artistry and living cultural traditions to citywide festive offerings a
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UEG Week 2026: Antibiotic use from childhood linked to higher odds of IBS in young adulthood
BARCELONA, Spain, Oct. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Antibiotic use from childhood through early adulthood is associated with higher odds of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) at age 24, with the odds increasing as the number of antibiotic prescriptions rose, according to a new study presented today at UEG Week 2026. Researchers analysed data from 2,853 participants in the Swedish BAMSE birth cohort. Antibiotic prescriptions were obtained from the Swedish Prescribed Drug Register from 2005, when particip
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One Day to Go: Four Core Highlights of the 2026 iCAUR International User Summit
With just one day to go, the 2026 iCAUR International User Summit will feature four core highlights under the theme "Classic Never Fades | Make It Yours": brand launch, user co-creation, test-drive experience and ecosystem engagement.The iCAUR V25 will make its official debut at the summit, joining the V23 and V27 to further enrich the V Series lineup.The first iCAUR Customization Festival will kick off, featuring 20 customized vehicles and the launch of "User-centric Experience” global user eco
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FREELANDER Joins 2026 Chery International User Summit with a Day-and-Night Programme on 19 October
SHANGHAI, Oct. 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FREELANDER will take part in the 2026 Chery International User Summit, hosted by Chery Auto at its global headquarters in Wuhu, China, from 19 to 23 October 2026. On 19 October, the brand will present a day-and-night programme: the first test drive of the international variant of FREELANDER 8 by day, followed by FREELANDER Nightfall, a British-themed brand evening. The Summit will bring together users, media and ecosystem partners from around the world
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Ukraine launches more than 1,000 drones at Russia as spat between Trump and Zelenskyy continues
RUSSIA — Ukrainian strikes set an oil export terminal and a depot ablaze in St. Petersburg on Sunday as Kyiv launched more than 1,000 drones at Russia in one of its largest aerial attacks of the war. The strikes came as tensions between Kyiv and Washington deepened, with U.S. President Donald Trump criticizing Kyiv’s attacks on Russian oil infrastructure and the prospect of further U.S. sanctions against Moscow still uncertain. Trump said Sunday that he decided to hold off on impleme
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Miami is No. 1 in AP Top 25 for 1st time since '02, No. 2 BYU's ranking best since '84 title season
MIAMI, Florida — Miami is No. 1 in The Associated Press Top 25 for the first time since 2002, No. 2 BYU has its highest ranking since its 1984 national championship season and Notre Dame and Georgia stayed in the top five Sunday after both lost close games. The wildest and wackiest week of the college football season so far saw five of the top seven teams lose — a first in the AP poll's 90-year history. Miami and BYU were the biggest beneficiaries of the chaos and were joined by Ohio
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