Philippines Business News

'Luis' weakens into LPA — Pagasa

MANILA, Philippines — Tropical Depression Luis had weakened into a Low Pressure Area (LPA) as of 8 p.m. Monday, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said. Pagasa said "Luis" and another LPA were being monitored inside the Philippine Area of Responsibility. "Meanwhile, Typhoon 'DOLPHIN' is being monitored within the Tropical Cyclone Information Domain (TCID) of PAGASA," it said. "All are advised to monitor updates from DOST-PAGASA," the s

Mark Cuban Foundation and UNC Asheville Bring Free AI Bootcamp to Asheville Teens

Applications Close September 30 ASHEVILLE, N.C., Aug. 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Mark Cuban Foundation, in partnership with UNC Asheville, will host a no-cost Artificial Intelligence Bootcamp for high school students in Asheville this fall. The program is open to students in grades 9-12 and will take place over three consecutive Saturdays - October 31, November 7, and November 14. Meals, transportation assistance, and technology will be provided at no cost. The AI Bootcamp gives underserve

Noridian Welcomes Susan J. Anderson as Vice President of Compliance

FARGO, N.D., Aug. 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Noridian Healthcare Solutions, LLC (Noridian), a leader in developing solutions for health care programs, is pleased to announce that Susan J. Anderson has joined the organization as vice president of compliance. Anderson is a seasoned compliance and ethics executive with extensive experience leading health care compliance, privacy, regulatory and legal programs. Throughout her career, she has helped organizations strengthen compliance effectiveness

MediSun Energy and JA Sign Ecosystem MoU at DRT SHOW Chengdu to Build Zero-Carbon Water Systems for Island and Coastal Environments

CHENGDU, China, Aug. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- MediSun Planet Pte Ltd ("MediSun Energy"), a leader in integrated water technology, signed an Ecosystem Partnership Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) today with JA at the DRT SHOW Chengdu International Diving & Resort Travel Expo ("DRT"). The collaboration aims to pioneer a zero-carbon water ecosystem using VASAR-MediSun's miniaturised seawater desalination solution-to address the dual challenges of water scarcity and low-carbon development in island

Delta Air Lines expands CES 2027 service with special nonstop flights from Asia to Las Vegas

HONG KONG, Aug. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Delta Air Lines is ramping up service to Las Vegas for CES® 2027 with more than 120 peak-day flights connecting the city to key business hubs across the U.S. and around the world. Special Asia-Pacific services from Hong Kong, Shanghai, Taipei, and Seoul-Incheon give customers more convenient access to the world's premier technology event. For CES 2027, Delta will operate additional flights between Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) and Las Vegas Harry R

Detained Suu Kyi meets Red Cross official in Myanmar— president office

YANGON, Myanmar — Myanmar's detained democratic leader Aung San Suu Kyi met with the Red Cross representative to the country on Monday, the president's office said, the first publicised meeting between her and a foreign official since she was ousted in a 2021 coup. The military deposed Suu Kyi in February 2021, jailing the Nobel Peace Prize laureate and triggering an ongoing civil war that has killed more than 100,000 people, according to monitor ACLED. The coup leader and former junta chi

IS32FL3761: Configurable 33×12 Matrix LED Driver for High Pixel Count Automotive Intelligent Signaling Displays

Up to 16 devices on one I2C bus for over 6,300 individually addressable LEDs MILPITAS, Calif., Aug. 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lumissil Microsystems today announced the IS32FL3761, a 33×12 (n=2~12) dot-matrix LED driver designed for automotive ISD applications, where hundreds of small-current LEDs must be driven, dimmed, and diagnosed with pixel-level precision. These systems use dense arrays of low-current LEDs to render symbols, text, welcome animations, charge-status indicators, driver-assi

Klow Peptide Stack Introduced by Kylo Peptides for Laboratory Research in 2026

Each vial in the stack is released after ISO/IEC 17025 testing. A lot-matched Certificate of Analysis is published on the website. Sheridan, WY, Aug. 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kylo Peptides today introduced the KLOW Peptide Stack, a four-component research peptide stack in its catalog, primarily supplied for laboratory research applications. The stack pairs GHK-Cu, BPC-157, TB-500, and KPV as four separately sealed lyophilized vials, each carrying its own lot identifier and Certificate of Ana

BREAKING: OVP records failed to show how P125m was used in 11 days — COA auditor

The Office of the Vice President, or OVP, has failed to show how P125M was spent in confidential activities. That’s according to former Commission on Audit state auditor Roderick Wamil. Testifying at the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, Wamil said this prevented auditors from determining whether the disbursements complied with government guidelines. He said the amount was only disbursed from December 21 to 31, 2022, or around eleven days. Check out our Streaming Channel: h

Where new chapters thrive: Nava at Greenfield Alabang

In a world that often feels fast‑paced and crowded, thoughtfully planned communities offer a sense of balance within the metro — creating a perfect setting for families beginning a new chapter in their lives. This is the guiding principle on which Nava by Greenfield Deluxe, the newest residential enclave in Alabang, is built on. As the metro continues to evolve, communities that prioritize wellbeing have become increasingly rare in Alabang. In a district long known for its established neig

Trump attorney general pick says has reached deal with senators after standoff

WASHINGTON, United States — The US acting attorney general said Sunday he had reached an agreement with lawmakers and issued an order officially scrapping a $1.8-billion compensation fund that has led to a standoff over his Senate confirmation. Todd Blanche's announcement came after the Senate Judiciary Committee pushed back a vote on advancing his nomination owing to his weekslong dispute with Republican Senators John Cornyn of Texas and Thom Tillis of North Carolina. Cornyn and Tillis ha

Share buybacks in Ericsson during the period July 27 - July 31, 2026

STOCKHOLM, Aug. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- During the period July 27 - July 31, 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)27/07/2026750,00093.443470,082,550.0028/07/2026500,00094.220847,110,400.0029/07/20261,000,00096.191096,191,000.0030/07/2026500,00094.487647,243,8

JustMarkets reveals why traders monitor upcoming CPI releases as inflation returns

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Aug. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- On 27 July, JustMarkets released a comprehensive market analysis detailing the resurgence of inflation as a central theme in global financial markets. Following a prolonged period of relative calm, rising pressures from commodity prices have prompted the firm to highlight how traders should once again closely monitor inflation prospects, central bank policy shifts, and evolving market conditions. Why Energy Prices Matter for Inflation Energy i

Flutter Announces Completion of Cancellation of Secondary Listing on London Stock Exchange; Primary Listing on NYSE Maintained

Flutter Entertainment plc (the "Company") Effective Date Announcement NEW YORK and DUBLIN, Aug. 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Further to the announcement made on June 12, 2026, Flutter Entertainment plc ("Flutter" or the "Company") (NYSE: FLUT) today announces that: (i) the listing of the Company's shares on the Official List of the U.K. Financial Conduct Authority; and (ii) the admission to trading of those shares on the main market for listed securities of the London Stock Exchange, have now be

45/2026・Trifork Group: Weekly report on share buyback

Schindellegi, Switzerland - 3 August 2026 Trifork Group AG Company announcement no. 45/2026 Weekly report on share buyback On 27 February 2026, Trifork initiated a share buyback program in accordance with Regulation No. 596/2014 of the European Parliament and Council of 16 April 2014 (MAR) and Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2016/1052, (Safe Harbour regulation). The share buyback program runs from 2 March 2026 up to and including no later than 31 December 2026. For details, please see compa

WasabiCard Heads to ChinaJoy 2026 to Power Global Business Growth

Shanghai, China, Aug. 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WasabiCard, a global payment infrastructure platform, announced its participation in ChinaJoy 2026, taking place from July 31 to August 2, 2026, at Shanghai New International Expo Centre. The company will showcase its global payment solutions at Booth W5-A102, connecting with businesses and industry partners from the gaming, internet, and digital entertainment sectors. As digital businesses continue expanding into international markets, efficien

Share buyback programme - week 31

Nasdaq Copenhagen Euronext Dublin London Stock Exchange Danish Financial Supervisory Authority Other stakeholders Date 3 August 2026 Share buyback programme - week 31 The share buyback programme runs in the period 6 May 2026 up to and including 7 August 2026, see company announcement of 6 May 2026. During the period the bank will thus buy back its own shares for a total of up to DKK 400 million under the programme, but to a maximum of 500,000 shares. The programme is implemented in compliance wi

1Spatial by VertiGIS and INDIGITAL Partner to Bring Automated GIS Data Integrity to NG911

Partnership delivers validated, governed location data and NG911 infrastructure through a single accountable partner, powered by VertiGIS 1Engage. Denver, US. August 3, 2026 - VertiGIS, a global leader in geospatial solutions, today announced a sole channel partnership with INDIGITAL, a leading provider of next-generation public safety communications solutions, to deliver automated GIS data validation, governance and managed services to 911 agencies across the United States. The partnership is p

GCash redefines payment convenience with direct Visa and Mastercard card linking

TO deliver greater convenience and payment freedom, GCash, the country’s number 1 finance superapp, will soon allow users to link their Visa or Mastercard debit and credit cards directly as a payment source for transactions. Set to roll out within August, this new feature will enable seamless in-store purchases even when a user's wallet balance is low or even empty, eliminating the need to first cash in. By allowing Visa or Mastercard cards to pay for purchases in real time, GCash ensures

RCBC extends ‘Piso Fare’ at LRT-2 for MySSS Cardholders

RIZAL Commercial Banking Corp. (RCBC) has extended its “Piso Fare,” allowing MySSS Cardholders to continue enjoying a P1.00 fare at Light Rail Transit (LRT)-2 until Auag. 31, 2026. In line with the bank’s mission to make digital banking more accessible and relevant in everyday life, RCBC is extending the promo to encourage greater adoption of digital fare payments and reinforce a digital-first mindset among Filipino commuters. The extension comes as more Filipinos continue to r

Brazil former first lady Bolsonaro launches Senate bid

BRASÍLIA, Brazil — The right-wing Liberal Party in Brazil nominated former first lady Michelle Bolsonaro as a senate candidate on Sunday, despite her recent feud with her stepson Flavio Bolsonaro, the party's presidential nominee. With ex-president Jair Bolsonaro under house arrest for plotting a coup at the end of his 2019-2022 term, Michelle and Flavio Bolsonaro have been locked in a struggle over influence in Brazil's large conservative movement. The feud became public in late Ju

Ascentage Pharma Appoints Dr. Faiçal Miyara as Chief Business Officer and Jim Ziegler as Chief Commercial Officer

Appointments put dedicated leadership behind two separate priorities: building Ascentage Pharma’s own commercial organization in the United States, and expanding its global business development program ROCKVILLE, Md., Aug. 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ascentage Pharma Group International (NASDAQ: AAPG; HKEX: 6855), a global, commercial-stage, integrated biopharmaceutical company engaged in the discovery, development and commercialization of novel therapies to address unmet medical needs in cance

Business Council Alberta calls for immediate federal action to end WestJet disruption

Calgary, AB, Aug. 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- With negotiations between WestJet and its flight attendants at an impasse, the Business Council of Alberta (BCA) is calling on the federal government to intervene immediately to restore air service. In 2025, the federal government acted within hours of the Air Canada cabin crew strike. Canadians affected by the WestJet disruption deserve the same urgency and a consistent response from their federal government for an Alberta based airline. The Busine

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