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French supercomputer maker Bull doubles output to boost Europe’s AI ambitions
BULL, the state-owned French maker of Europe’s fastest supercomputers, reopened an expanded factory on Thursday to double its…
Read more →PH gets P48 billion ADB funding to improve healthcare system
The government signed a 119.745 billion yen (P48 billion) financing agreement with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to strengthen the country's universal healthcare system, Finance Secretary Frederick D. Go said.
Read more →What we know about the Cornell University rape investigation
NEW YORK state prosecutors have reopened an investigation into the alleged 2024 gang rape of a Cornell University…
Read more →About 400 French schools closed as some student protests turn violent
PARIS — About 400 schools in France are expected to remain closed on Friday after student protests over…
Read more →GCash brings stock market education within reach through GStocks PH ‘Part-Owner Era’ hubs
GCash opens interactive learning spaces in One Ayala in Makati and Bonifacio High Street in Taguig to demystify stock market investing.
Read more →Out with the old: PH, Singapore overhaul tax treaty after nearly 50 years
The Philippines and Singapore have concluded negotiations on an updated double taxation agreement aimed at modernizing tax rules governing bilateral trade, investment and cross-border income, the Philippine Department of Finance (DOF) said.
Read more →Evacuated in an incubator, now back in Gaza getting to know mama
CAIRO/GAZA — Bissan was born because of an airstrike. Two weeks into the war in Gaza in October…
Read more →What are the Nobel prizes and when will the 2026 awards be announced?
STOCKHOLM — The Nobel prizes are set to be announced from next week, starting with the award for…
Read more →Bull opens new production building in France and doubles production capacity to meet the new challenges of AI
Bull factory in Angers Bull factory in Angers Paris, France - 2 October 2026 -Bull, a leader in advanced computing and AI, today opened its new production building in Angers, marking a major milestone in the complete reconstruction of its historic industrial site. The transformation, representing a total investment of €80 million, provides the company with a unique industrial facility in Europe capable of designing, integrating, assembling, testing and validating supercomputers, artificial intel
Read more →Klarmo Announces New Tool for Monitoring Net Worth, Cash Flow, and Portfolio Risk
Klarmo Announces New Tool for Monitoring Net Worth, Cash Flow, and Portfolio Risk Klarmo Announces New Tool for Monitoring Net Worth, Cash Flow, and Portfolio Risk New York, USA, Oct. 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Klarmo, a modern platform for tracking net worth and portfolios, just released a set of new tools. The goal is to help private investors, family offices, and anyone working toward long-term financial freedom. With these tools, you can track your net worth, your cash flow, and how much r
Read more →vivo launches V80 Lite in PH with 10000mAh battery
VIVO has officially launched the vivo V80 Lite in the Philippines, bringing its 10000mAh BlueVolt Battery, IP68 and IP69 dust and water resistance, and high-brightness display to consumers looking for a smartphone that can keep up with demanding workdays and everything that comes after. The V80 Lite will be available for pre-order from October 4 to 16, 2026. The Guinness World Record holder vivo V80 Lite is designed for young Filipino professionals whose days do not end when the workday does. Fr
Read more →Silvaco CEO Dr. Walden "Wally” Rhines Inducted into the National Academy of Engineering
Prestigious honor recognizes co-invention of the blue-light-emitting diode and a lifetime of leadership in the semiconductor industry SANTA CLARA, Calif., Oct. 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Silvaco Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: SVCO) ("Silvaco"), a provider of AI-enabled TCAD and EDA solutions and semiconductor IP, today announced that its Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Walden C. "Wally" Rhines, has been inducted into the National Academy of Engineering (NAE) as a member of the Class of 2026. Election to th
Read more →Tyrannus Angel Awards Announces 2026 Official Selection Celebrating the Human Spirit in AI Film
Tyrannus Angel Awards Announces 2026 Official Selection Celebrating the Human Spirit in AI Film Tyrannus Angel Awards Announces 2026 Official Selection Celebrating the Human Spirit in AI Film LOS ANGELES, CA, Oct. 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Selected from 636 submissions across 84 countries, 34 films advance ahead of the October 24 awards presentation at AI Film Summit Los Angeles 2026. Tyrannus Foundation today announced the 34 films selected for the Tyrannus Angel Awards 2026, recognizing AI
Read more →AhaSlides wins 2026 Training Magazine Network Choice Award for Gamification & Game-Based Learning
Voted by L&D professionals, the award caps a year in which AhaSlides went all in on game-based learning, with more training games on the way SINGAPORE, Oct. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- AhaSlides, the interactive presentation platform used by more than 4 million presenters across 142,000+ organisations and 24 million+ participants, has been named a winner of the 2026 Training Magazine Network Choice Awards in the Gamification & Game-Based Learning category. AhaSlides wins 2026 Training Magazine Netwo
Read more →AIKO and Next Green Group Power Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre with 1.3 MW Rooftop Solar System
Shade-tolerant ABC modules and a flush-mount design unlock around 53% more capacity than tendered on one of Melbourne's most complex roofs. MELBOURNE, Australia, Oct. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Next Green Group (NGG) has delivered a 1.3 MW rooftop solar system at the Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre (MSAC) using AIKO's Comet series All Back Contact (ABC) modules. The completed system increased capacity by more than 50% compared with the original 850 kW tender, converting the venue's distinctive
Read more →Manulife Closes Long-Term Care Reinsurance Transaction with Munich Re
TORONTO, Oct. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Manulife Financial Corporation ("Manulife" or the "Company") announced today that it has closed1 the previously announced transaction to reinsure biometric risk on a block of long-term care policies with $3.2 billion of reserves2 to Munich American Reassurance Company ("Munich Re Life US"), a subsidiary of Munich Re Group. For more information on the transaction, please see the news release from our August 5th, 2026, announcement. About Manulife Manulife Fin
Read more →Agoda Reveals Growing Asian Appetite for Germany's Oktoberfest
SINGAPORE, Oct. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- As the 191st Oktoberfest draws to a close, Asia's appetite for Germany's world-famous beer festival appears to be stronger than ever. Digital travel platform Agoda reveals that accommodation searches from Asian travelers for Germany during the Oktoberfest period have increased from several markets, with interest extending well beyond Munich's Theresienwiese fairgrounds.Munich Tops the Taps, but Berlin Brews a Surprise Munich remains the undisputed Oktoberf
Read more →The Anime "KAGURABACHI" Casts Yuichi Nakamura as Soshiro Azami; Cast Comments, Character Visual & Trailer Revealed!
TOKYO, Oct. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The anime Kagurabachi, based on a next-generation flagship title from Weekly Shonen Jump, has announced that Yuichi Nakamura has been cast as Soshiro Azami. Alongside this announcement, a new character visual, trailer and comments from Nakamura have also been unveiled. Kagurabachi (Original Author: Takeru Hokazono), currently serialized in Shueisha's Weekly Shonen Jump, has surpassed a cumulative circulation of 4.5 million copies (including digital editions).
Read more →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
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