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Singlife Philippines appoints Allen Reyes as CEO

Singlife Philippines has appointed Allen Reyes as its new Chief Executive Officer. Reyes previously served as the company’s Chief Financial Officer (CFO).

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

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

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,

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

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

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

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

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

Gasoline prices roll back as diesel goes up on October 20

This moves opposite of last week's adjustments, when gasoline prices increased by P1.56 per liter and kerosene by P1.77, while diesel dropped by P3.01 per liter

Hassett says inflation "needing some work"

HIMSCON 2026 advances the future of HIMS through innovation, skills and sustained care

With HIMSCON 2026, the future of Philippine healthcare is anchored in bringing technology, expertise and human connection.

Global food inflation is expected to intensify as supply shocks pile up

SINGAPORE/JAKARTA — Muhamad Yasin, a 63-year-old parking attendant in central Jakarta, says he has cut back on meals…

Canada inflation breaches BoC target as gasoline prices surge

Grab for Business announces integration with Concur Expense to modernize business travel management across Southeast Asia

This integration creates a more connected and automated experience for finance teams and employees alike.

Champi to reintensify into a super typhoon, may prompt Signal No. 4 — PAGASA

Tropical Cyclone Champi (international name) is expected to reintensify into a super typhoon and may prompt Storm Signal…

Houthi strike on government camp in Yemen kills at least 20 fighters - AP

Why BofA still sees an October Fed rate hike

After the IPO party, GCash comes for 5-6 lending next

'There’s money in serving them,' says Mynt president and CEO Martha Sazon, as she and her team try to convince investors that lending to underserved Filipinos could fuel GCash’s next wave of growth

SMDC brings Pag-IBIG Fund partnership to Visayas in nationwide homeownership push

Iloilo and Bacolod activities advance the developer’s vision of building a nation of homeowners SM Development Corp. (SMDC)…

UBS adds March rate hike to ECB forecast. Here is why

U.S. economy is "booming," JPMorgan’s Dimon says

UBS sees EUR/USD recovering as markets turn too pessimistic on Europe

UK introduces sanctions powers over illegal settlements as E1 tender deadline loom