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NBI arrests suspect linked to South Cotabato school shooting, possible online groomer in Cebu

MANILA, Philippines — The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) has apprehended an individual allegedly linked to the recent school shooting in South Cotabato and a suspected online groomer in Cebu, NBI chief Melvin Matibag said Thursday. During a Senate hearing on the proposed 2027 budget of the Department of Justice (DOJ), Matibag said the arrests were made as the NBI intensified its monitoring of cyber-related criminal activities, including threats emerging from the deep and dark web.

Nomination Committee appointed in HMS Networks AB (publ)

According to the previous AGM resolution, the Chairman of the Board has consulted with the company’s four largest shareholders for a Nomination Committee. The Nomination Committee will prepare proposals for the Annual General Meeting 2027 regarding Chairman of the AGM, Board of Directors, Chairman of the Board and auditors. The Nomination Committee will also prepare proposals concerning fees to the Board of Directors and auditors and remuneration for committee work. The Nomination Committee appo

BOOST Pharma Selected to Showcase Phase III Ready Lead Program BT-101 at the 2026 Cell & Gene Meeting on the Mesa

BOOST Pharma ("BOOST” or "the Company”), a clinical‑stage biopharmaceutical company developing novel, first‑in‑class off-the-shelf cell therapies for rare, debilitating pediatric skeletal diseases, today announced that it has been selected as a 2026 Innovation Spotlight company at the upcoming Cell & Gene Meeting on the Mesa, taking place in Phoenix, Arizona, US, from 5-7 October 2026. Hans Schambye, Chief Executive Officer of BOOST Pharma, will present an update on BT-101, the Company's Phase I

Ona Therapeutics advances as a clinical-stage company and appoints Aleix Prat, MD, PhD, as Chief Medical Officer

Aleix Prat, MD, PhD Incoming Chief Medical Officer, Ona Therapeutics More than half of the patients planned for the clinical study have already been enrolled, with the trial progressing rapidly through dose escalationAdvancement of ONA-255 marks an important milestone following Ona's $86.6 million Series B financingInternationally recognized oncologist and physician-scientist Aleix Prat, MD, PhD, appointed Chief Medical Officer, as Jutta Amersdorffer, MD, MBA, transitions to Chief Development Of

Shenzhen-Hong Kong-Guangzhou Innovation Cluster in China maintains global lead

HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach Newswire - 9 September 2026 - The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) released its Global Innovation Index (GII) 2026 on September 8, revealing that the Shenzhen-Hong Kong-Guangzhou metropolitan cluster, located in Southern China, has once again secured the top position among the world's 100 leading innovation clusters. This marks another triumph for the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA), solidifying its status as a global powerhouse for

Delgaco finishes 6th in Asian Games rowing

MANILA, Philippines — There will be no podium finish for Olympian rower Joanie Delgaco as she placed sixth in the women's single sculls final at the 2026 Asian Games on Thursday in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. Delgaco clocked 8:01.63, finishing last in Finals A. China’s Xinyu Zhang bagged the gold medal with a time of 7:21.53, while Uzbekistan’s Anna Prakaten (7:23.99) and Iran’s Fatemeh Mojallaltopraghghale (7:35.99) took the silver and bronze medals, respectively. Delgaco, the

Reminder: Register Now | Unlocking the Growth - BioPorto Investor Meeting, October 7

September 24, 2026 News release Reminder: Register Now | Unlocking the Growth - BioPorto Investor Meeting, October 7 As BioPorto continues to advance its commercial strategy and capitalize on emerging clinical opportunities, we invite you to join us for an afternoon focused on the key drivers that may shape the Company's future. At the event, management will provide an update on BioPorto's commercial progress, regulatory initiatives, strategic priorities, and path toward sustainable growth and c

Anmodning om ophør af suspension i enkelte afdelinger under Investeringsforeningen Danske Invest og Investeringsforeningen Danske Invest Select

NASDAQ Copenhagen Nikolaj Plads 6 1007 København K 24 september 2026 Anmodning om ophør af suspension i enkelt afdeling under Investeringsforeningen Danske Invest Der anmodes om ophør af suspension for afdeling/andelsklasse nedenfor. Bank holiday er slut Investeringsforeningen Danske Invest: Afdeling/andelsklasseISIN-kode OMX IdentifikationJapan, klasse DKK dDK0015971675DKIJAP Med venlig hilsen DANSKE INVEST MANAGEMENT A/S Tina Hjorth Hetting Head of Fund Structuring Bernstorffsgade 40 1577 Købe

SUNeVision Wins UNSDGAA 2026 Sustainable Organisation Bronze Award

Fourth consecutive year of recognition underscores the Company's commitment to sustainability and its contribution to Hong Kong's carbon neutrality journey HONG KONG, Sept. 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- SUNeVision Holdings Ltd. ("SUNeVision", "the Company"; SEHK: 1686), the technology arm of Sun Hung Kai Properties Ltd. ("SHKP") and Hong Kong's largest data centre provider, is proud to announce that it has been honoured with the Sustainable Organisation - Bronze Award at the UNSDG Achievement Awards

ChainUp Brings The Institutional Ark to TOKEN2049 Singapore, Focusing on Digital Asset Infrastructure and High-Value Deal Flow

ChainUp announces the return of its flagship pre-TOKEN2049 event, focusing on institutional infrastructure, enterprise scale, and direct dealmaking. ChainUp's exclusive pre-TOKEN2049 event, The Institutional Ark, returns on October 6, 2026, at Monti at 1-Pavilion for C-suite leaders, capital allocators, and fintech builders.Backed by award-winning event execution recognized at the Marketing Events Awards, the evening provides a closed-door, high-signal setting away from conference hall noise.Des

TIER IV releases a reference design for autonomous racing kart systems, used by Autonomous Driving AI Challenge participants

TOKYO, Sept. 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- TIER IV, the pioneering force behind open-source software for autonomous driving, has developed a reference design for autonomous racing kart systems and released its software and design information in a public GitHub repository. Built on Autoware, open-source software for autonomous driving, the reference design is provided alongside an environment that supports development and evaluation from simulation to real-world vehicle testing. The Autonomous Driving

Carestream Healthcare International Launches STARVIEW Digital Radiography System

SHANGHAI, Sept. 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Carestream Healthcare International announces the launch of the CARESTREAM STARVIEW Digital Radiography System, a focused, floor-mounted DR room designed for routine radiographic imaging. Healthcare facilities modernize radiography for different reasons, from introducing a first DR room and replacing film-based, CR or aging DR systems to improving digital workflows and adding routine-imaging capacity. STARVIEW provides a practical solution for these diffe

Huawei Unveils Six Global Power Showcases, Unlocking a New Power System with AI-Energy Synergy

SHANGHAI, Sept. 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- During HUAWEI CONNECT 2026, Huawei held the 2026 Global Electric Power Summit under the title " AI × Energy: Unlocking a New Power System." More than 600 representatives from global power companies, industry organizations, ecosystem partners, and media gathered to explore new pathways for integrating energy transition with digital and intelligent technologies. Huawei Unveils Six Global Power Showcases, Unlocking a New Power System with AI-Energy Synergy A

Beyond Floor Plans: Housebell Brings 3D Development Models to Singapore Homebuyers

SINGAPORE, Sept. 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Singapore property technology platform Housebell has introduced a 3D development model feature designed to help homebuyers better understand new residential developments before visiting a sales gallery or viewing a property in person. The feature provides an interactive three-dimensional view of a development, allowing users to explore building layouts, unit positioning, building spacing and the spatial relationships between different buildings. From Bro

UTM Becomes R&D&C Base for Malaysia's First Quantum Computing Hardware Company

JOHOR BAHRU, Malaysia, Sept. 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) is strengthening its role in Malaysia's emerging quantum technology ecosystem as AQSolotl Pte. Ltd., a Singapore-based quantum technology company, establishes its research, development and commercialisation (R&D&C) operations at UTM Technovation Park in Johor Bahru. AQSolotl, a spin-off company from Singapore’s quantum ecosystem in collaboration with UTM performs research, development and commercialization

AGIBOT and Chimelong Launch Large-Scale Embodied AI Theme Park with More Than 300 Robots

AGIBOT takes embodied AI deployment to the next level across entertainment, education, visitor services and hotel operations, as the 20,000th humanoid robot to roll off its production line is delivered to Chimelong. ZHUHAI, China, Sept. 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- AGIBOT and Chimelong Group today launched the first phase of a large-scale embodied AI deployment at Chimelong Spaceship Park, with more than 300 robots integrated into entertainment, education, visitor services and hotel operations. The

KBTG Techtopia returns for its fourth year, exploring human value in the agentic AI era under the theme, "Human of Tomorrow"

BANGKOK, THAILAND - Media OutReach Newswire - 24 September 2026 - KASIKORN Business-Technology Group (KBTG) hosted the fourth edition of KBTG Techtopia under the theme, "Human of Tomorrow," providing a platform for knowledge exchange on technology and the future of humanity in the AI era. The event brought together the insights of more than 80 experts from the public sector, business community, and technology industry across three main stages covering diverse aspects of work and life in the new

China and Brunei Deepen Cultural Ties and Open a New Chapter in Friendship

Performances, culinary traditions, and a new partnership mark 35 years of diplomatic relations BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, BRUNEI - Media OutReach Newswire - 24 September 2026 - The year 2026 marks the 35th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and Brunei Darussalam. To celebrate this milestone, the China Intercontinental Communication Center (CICC), under China's State Council Information Office, organized a series of cultural exchange events in Brunei, including "My Dream" performances, t

TRON Surpasses $30T in Total Transaction Volume as it Secures its Place as Leading Chain for Stablecoins

GENEVA, Sept. 24, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TRON DAO, the community-governed DAO dedicated to accelerating the decentralization of the internet through blockchain technology and decentralized applications (dApps), today announced that total transaction volume settled on the TRON blockchain has surpassed $30 trillion. A milestone driven by the network's high throughput, low costs, and deep liquidity, making TRON the settlement layer of choice for stablecoin transfers, payments, and digital asset a

Globe boosts AI, digital infrastructure to help Philippine businesses in ASEAN integration

Globe Telecom is expanding its digital and artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities as it prepares to support Philippine businesses seeking growth opportunities across Southeast Asia amid the country’s push for deeper digital integration.

BLS International Builds on Trust and Customer Experience with Technology-Led Transformation in the Philippines

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Smart launches AI workspace

Mobile services provider Smart Communications Inc. (Smart) has launched what it calls a “one-stop AI workspace” in a bid to make powerful artificial intelligence (AI) more accessible to Filipinos.

Brazil widens 2026 primary deficit forecast to $15.61 billion

NATO commander says US to provide limited support as Europe expands role