AESC and NEXTES Sign 1.5 GWh Strategic Supply Agreement, Marking Japan's Largest Energy Storage Cell Order of 2026
AESC and NEXTES have signed a three‑year agreement to supply 1.5 GWh of battery cells for grid‑scale energy storage, the largest single ESS cell order in Japan for 2026. The deal leverages AESC’s 14 gigafactories and its JIS, IEC and UL certifications, ensuring long‑duration performance and up to 20‑year capacity warranties. Deliveries start in 2026 and will support NEXTES’s expanding domestic and international projects as Japan’s storage market grows with renewable integration. The partnership also positions both firms to capture future growth across multiple regions.
VP Duterte's Husband Asks Court to Void Subpoena for ITRs
The House Committee on Justice in Manila has opened an impeachment inquiry into Vice President Sara Duterte, issuing a subpoena for the Duterte‑Carpio family’s income‑tax returns from 2007 to 2025. Husband Manases Carpio petitioned a Quezon City court to void...
Danske Bank Share Buy-Back Programme: Transactions in Week 15
Danske Bank launched a DKK 4.5 billion (~$630 million) share buy‑back on 5 February 2026, allowing the repurchase of up to 45 million shares through 29 January 2027. In week 15 the bank bought back 1.04 million shares for DKK 331 million (~$46 million), bringing the programme total to 2.64 million shares, or 0.316 %...
Boskalis Marks First Successful ROV Deployment From Its New Remote Operations Center in Aberdeen
Boskalis announced the first successful deployment of remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) from its new Remote Operations Center (ROC) in Aberdeen, concluding an 18‑month development effort. The project involved a £40 million (≈ $51 million) investment in ROVs and the shore‑based control hub. The...
Marcos Announces Big Fuel Price Rollback
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. announced a steep rollback of fuel prices in the Philippines, to take effect next week. Diesel will be reduced by at least P20 per litre (about $0.36), gasoline by P4.43 (~$0.08) and kerosene by P8.50 (~$0.15)....
Globe Spotlights AI-Powered Energy Efficiency at MWC 2026
Globe highlighted AI‑driven energy efficiency at Mobile World Congress 2026, showing how machine‑learning algorithms trim power at cell sites and optimize cooling systems. The telecom operator reported 20‑30% annual energy savings, a 15% drop in Scope 1‑2 emissions and a 9%...
Senior Citizens to Get 40 Percent Fare Discount Beginning April 15
The Philippines Department of Transportation will grant senior citizens a 40% fare discount on public utility vehicles starting April 15, adding to the existing 20% legal discount for a total 40% reduction. The discount applies to 823 routes covered by...
House Bill to Expand Dental Health Services
The Philippine House of Representatives has filed a bill to establish a National Oral Health Program, integrating dental services into the Universal Health Care Act and related health initiatives. The measure directs the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation to broaden oral...
Upcoming National Women’s Health Week: Promoting Scalp Care and Breathable Wig Solutions
Klaiyi Hair is launching a new collection of breathable, drawstring and put‑on‑and‑go wigs designed to protect scalp health during National Women’s Health Week. The wigs feature ultra‑breathable mesh, adhesive‑free drawstrings, and quick‑change designs that reduce moisture buildup and pressure on...
Iranian Media Says Negotiations with US Have Begun in Pakistan
Iranian news agencies reported that negotiations between Iran and the United States to end the Middle East war have begun in Islamabad, Pakistan. The talks were said to follow preliminary discussions and a recent decline in Israeli attacks on southern...
Govt to Launch Website vs Fake News
The Philippine Presidential Communications Office announced it will launch a dedicated website where citizens can report fake news targeting President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. The platform promises to investigate each submission and pursue legal action against perpetrators. The move follows a...
CLARIANE PRE Stabilization Notice
Clariane SE issued a pre‑stabilisation notice for a €500 million (≈$540 million) senior unsecured note offering with a five‑year maturity. The offer price is to be confirmed, and the stabilisation period is slated for 10 April 2026 through 16 May 2026. BNP Paribas, CACIB, SG, CIC, Goldman Sachs,...
XTransfer Reinforces Commitment to Africa’s SME Trade
XTransfer, the leading B2B cross‑border payment platform, highlighted its African SME focus by participating in Rwanda’s Inclusive FinTech Forum and Johannesburg’s Solar & Storage Live Africa 2026. The company leverages its partnership with Flutterwave to offer local‑currency payment solutions for...
Nxera Pharma Achieves Second Development Milestone in Collaboration with Eli Lilly Targeting Metabolic Diseases
Nxera Pharma announced it has reached a second development milestone in its multi‑target collaboration with Eli Lilly, triggering an undisclosed payment. The achievement validates Nxera’s NxWave™ GPCR structure‑based platform for identifying small‑molecule binders. Under the 2022 agreement, Lilly will now lead...
ACP Holdings Acquisition Corp. Announces Closing of $200 Million Initial Public Offering
ACP Holdings Acquisition Corp. completed a $200 million initial public offering of 20 million units at $10 per unit, listed on Nasdaq’s Global Market under the ticker ACGCU. Simultaneously, the SPAC closed a private placement of 485,000 units, raising an additional $4.85 million....
Telix Strengthens Board with Additional Director Appointments
Telix Pharmaceuticals announced the appointment of two new non‑executive directors, Maria Rivas, MD, and William Jellison, effective May 11, 2026. Rivas, a former Pfizer CMO and current board member of The Cooper Companies, adds deep clinical and commercialization expertise. Jellison,...
Great American Media Partners with Minivela to Develop and Distribute Micro-Drama Slate
Great American Media’s Pure Flix division has partnered with Minivela to create Pure Flix Familia, a Spanish‑language and bilingual micro‑drama streaming destination launching later 2026. The deal leverages Minivela’s mobile‑first, vertical‑short production model and its deep ties to U.S. Hispanic and Latin American...
XandOTeam Launches All-In-One Platform to Transform High School Football Recruiting and Scouting
XandOTeam launched an all‑in‑one platform for high school football recruiting and scouting, featuring XandORecruit.com for athlete exposure and XandOScout.com for coach analytics. The system centralizes profiles, video, performance metrics, and AI‑driven scouting reports, reducing data fragmentation. By linking players directly...
UMH PROPERTIES, INC. HONORED WITH MANUFACTURED HOUSING INSTITUTE’S COMMUNITY OPERATOR OF THE YEAR, LEADERSHIP IN SUSTAINABILITY AND LAND-LEASE COMMUNITY OF...
UMH Properties, Inc., a publicly traded REIT, was named the Manufactured Housing Institute’s Community Operator of the Year, received the Leadership in Sustainability Award, and earned the Land‑Lease Community of the Year Award for its Saddle Creek site in Dothan,...
Symra Beats Start-Up Schedule, DNO Boosts North Sea Output
DNO ASA announced the Symra field offshore Norway is now producing, nine months ahead of its original schedule. The company holds a 20% stake and expects the field to contribute 4,000‑5,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day net at plateau,...
Kiniero Quarter 1 Production Update
Robex Resources reported that its newly commissioned Kiniero Gold Mine in Guinea milled 1.6 million tonnes of ore at 0.85 g/t Au, producing 39,367 oz of gold and pouring 38,178 oz in Q1 2026. The company sold 32,306 oz at an average realized price of $4,804...
TextMagic Group’s Sales Results for Q1 2026
TextMagic reported a 5% year‑over‑year decline in Q1 2026 unaudited revenue to €3.332 million (≈$3.7 million), driven by adverse USD and GBP exchange rates. Adjusted for constant currency, revenue would have risen 2% to €3.587 million. Despite lower revenue, SMS volume grew 11% to...
Press Release: Sanofi’s Lunsekimig Met Primary and Key Secondary Endpoints in Phase 2 Respiratory Studies in Asthma and CRSwNP
Sanofi announced that its bispecific Nanobody lunsekimig achieved both primary and key secondary endpoints in the phase 2b AIRCULES asthma trial and the phase 2a DUET study for chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps (CRSwNP). The asthma study showed a statistically...
Weekly Progress on Share Repurchase Program to Cover Share Plans and Reduce Capital
Swiss‑Dutch nutrition and beauty group dsm‑firmenich has accelerated its share repurchase program, buying back €540 million of ordinary shares, including €40 million for share‑based compensation and €500 million to shrink issued capital. Between March 30 and April 2, the company repurchased 310,000 shares at an...
Biotalys Achieves First Milestone in Bioinsecticide Partnership with Syngenta
Biotalys announced it reached the first research milestone in its partnership with Syngenta to develop a novel protein‑based bioinsecticide using the AGROBODY™ platform. Laboratory tests showed promising in‑vitro activity against a key insect molecular target. The collaboration will now move...
Crypto News on Pepeto Project Progress Follow Shiba Inu Success And The BNB Price 2026 Target
Pepeto announced that its cross‑chain bridge successfully completed a live test, linking Ethereum, BNB Chain and Solana with zero‑fee transfers and an AI contract scanner. The project, led by a former Binance executive, positions itself as the next Shiba Inu...
From Fishing Nets to Filament: Chula Innovation Turns Marine Waste Into 3D Printing Material
Researchers at Chulalongkorn University have created a process that recycles discarded fishing nets into nylon filament for FDM 3D printing. The method cleans, shreds, compounds and extrudes the waste into 1.75 mm filament suitable for consumer and industrial applications, including lightweight...
Bitcoin Poker No Deposit Bonus 2026: BC Poker Offers $5 Free With No Cashout Cap, BC Shield Anti-Cheat Protection, and...
BC Poker launched a $5 bitcoin poker no‑deposit bonus that carries no cashout cap and offers instant cryptocurrency withdrawals. The offer doubles to $10 when users download the mobile app and is backed by the BC.GAME Group under an Anjouan...
Pasig Mayor Warns Public vs AI Video Using His Face
Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto used social media to alert residents that an AI‑generated video featuring his likeness is promoting an illegal gambling website. He warned that deepfake videos are increasingly realistic, making it harder for victims to distinguish authentic...
Manila’s Free Jeepney Ride Program Resumes Today
Manila resumed its free jeepney ride program on April 6, 2026, deploying over 1,400 jeepneys to offer complimentary trips citywide. Mayor Isko Moreno said 308,738 passengers used the service in the first two days. The city subsidizes each driver at roughly ₱3,500...
New Crypto: Pepeto Project Updates While Dogecoin Holders Watch Elon Musk X Money Beta Launch and Ask What Comes Next
Pepeto’s presale is accelerating, with wallet entries doubling since March and the token selling out quickly. Rumors linking Elon Musk to the project are fueling hype similar to Dogecoin’s early surge. The project differentiates itself by offering a zero‑fee swap...
Lim Traders Launches 'The Halal Meat Specialist' To Expand Retail Access to Halal-Certified Meats in Singapore
Lim Traders Pte Ltd has launched The Halal Meat Specialist, a direct‑to‑consumer e‑commerce platform that brings its 40‑year‑old wholesale expertise to Singapore households. The site offers a full range of MUIS‑certified halal meats, from poultry to ready‑to‑cook meals, with free...
Pharmaceutical Logistics in Demand as War Rattles Supply Chains
DHL’s health‑logistics campus near Frankfurt, spanning 14 football fields and powered by solar panels, is becoming a critical hub for temperature‑controlled pharmaceutical shipments amid heightened supply‑chain risks from the Middle‑East conflict. The site, which can store 140,000 pallets and maintain...
Rent Furniture and Appliances in Hyderabad: How ₹1.5-₹4 Lakh Setup Costs Are Driving a Shift Toward Renting in 2026
Rentomojo reports a sharp rise in furniture and appliance rentals in Hyderabad as households confront upfront setup costs of ₹1.5‑₹4 lakh (approximately $1,800‑$4,800). The city’s influx of tech professionals, frequent relocations, and desire for financial flexibility are driving a shift toward...
HiWell Absorfyx Launches Advanced Saw Palmetto Formula for Prostate, Urinary, and Hair Health
HiWell Absorfyx announced the launch of its Saw Palmetto Complex, a soft‑gel formula that combines standardized saw palmetto extract with pumpkin seed oil, Graminex® pollen extract, lycopene, nettle root, zinc and selenium. The product targets prostate health, urinary comfort and...
Researcher Says Orb Sightings Can Teach Us About Reality in a New Way
Researcher James Beecham, MD, claims that mysterious orbs observed by military pilots—most notably one that survived a Hellfire missile strike off Yemen in 2024—provide data for a new physics model. Using pre‑registered surveys of pilot sightings, he developed the SP3...
BienRaíz Launches Premium D3 + K2 Formula for Bone Health and Heart Function
BienRaíz announced a new premium supplement that pairs 5,000 IU of vitamin D3 with all‑trans MK‑7 vitamin K2 in a lipid‑based capsule. The formula targets the 40% of U.S. adults who are vitamin D deficient and aims to improve calcium...
FikaGO Debuts in SoHo, Blending Pet Stroller with Modern Lifestyle Design
FikaGO, the Taiwan‑born pet mobility brand, opened its first New York pop‑up inside Flying Solo in SoHo on April 2, 2026. The store showcases the auto‑folding Free To Go 2 stroller and other eco‑friendly products, marking the brand’s transition from an...
Judicate West Adds Judge Barbara Kronlund as Neutral
Judicate West, a leading California ADR provider, announced the addition of retired San Joaquin County Superior Court Judge Barbara A. Kronlund to its roster of neutrals. Kronlund, the state’s first female South Asian American judge, brings three decades of bench...
Optimove Mid-Tournament March Madness 2026 Analysis: Betting Surges 60%, With 97% of Bettors Being Loyal Players on Online Sportsbook Platforms
Optimove Insights examined betting activity from more than 3.1 million U.S. sports bettors during March Madness 2026 and found a 60% surge in wagering during the first two weekends. Remarkably, 97% of all depositing players were existing loyal customers, with first‑time depositors...
Winnebago Industries, Minnesota Twins Take Partnership Beyond the Ballpark in Year Three
Winnebago Industries and the Minnesota Twins marked the third year of their Official Outdoor Adventure Partnership by launching the "Seen in the Wild" sweepstakes. The activation centers on Twins mascot T.C. Bear traveling the region in a custom‑wrapped Grand Design...
Black Hills Corp. And NorthWestern Energy Shareholders Approve Merger Proposals
Black Hills Corp. (NYSE: BKH) and NorthWestern Energy (NASDAQ: NWE) received shareholder approval for their all‑stock merger, creating Bright Horizon Energy Corp. The combined utility will serve roughly 2.2 million electric and gas customers across eight states. Closing is expected in...
3Commas Launches QuantPilot: The Agentic AI Platform Built for the Next Generation of Crypto Traders
3Commas unveiled QuantPilot, an agentic AI platform that lets crypto traders design, backtest, and deploy quantitative strategies without writing code. The system uses autonomous AI agents to translate plain‑language ideas into fully tested strategies and integrates market data from sources...
Method Gym Launches "Method Free” Program, Offering No-Cost Gym Access Across Southern Maryland and Northern Virginia
Method Gym has launched the Method Free program, offering no‑cost gym access to local residents aged 15 and older in Southern Maryland and Northern Virginia. Qualified participants can visit a designated club up to two times per month during weekday...
Earth Month Giveback: BLUETTI and Leave No Trace First Bio-Based Power Station Initiative
Clean‑energy company BLUETTI has renewed its partnership with the nonprofit Leave No Trace, launching the Bio‑Based Elite 100 V2 Giveback initiative. The program pledges a $1 donation for every Bio‑Based Elite 100 V2 power station sold through September 30, 2026, supporting...
Knight of the Museum
The Abiera Museum, a privately‑run cultural hub in Maasin City, Philippines, showcases archaeological finds, scientific specimens and historical replicas collected over decades by 79‑year‑old curator Salvador “Boy” Abiera. Abiera, a former self‑taught architect and municipal councilor, built the collection despite...
Corum Advises Twikey in Majority Acquisition by Smile Sail
Corum Group announced that Smile Sail has taken a majority stake in Belgian fintech Twikey, a platform that streamlines recurring payments across Europe. The investment comes from Smile Sail’s €275 million (~$302 million) evergreen private‑equity fund and will finance Twikey’s next growth...
Form 8.5 (EPT/RI)-NCC Group Plc
Investec Bank plc, acting as joint broker for NCC Group plc, filed a Form 8.5 public dealing disclosure on 1 April 2026. The bank disclosed that on 31 March 2026 it purchased and simultaneously sold 275 ordinary shares of NCC Group at £116.12 per share...
Holy Week Travelers Urged to Check Vehicles, Keep Hotlines
During Holy Week, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) and Metro Pacific Tollways Corp. (MPTC) issued advisories urging motorists to conduct a comprehensive “BLOWBAGETS” vehicle check and keep emergency hotlines handy. MPTC’s “Biyaheng Arangkada” program provides free 24/7 roadside assistance,...
Gatchalian Calls for Prudent Budgeting Amid Global Economic Uncertainty
Senator Win Gatchalian filed Senate Resolution No. 349 urging prudent fiscal management in the 2026 General Appropriations Act as global economic uncertainty rises from the ongoing Middle East conflict. He warned that a massive fuel price hike, driven by the crisis,...