International Headlines

JEOL: Launch of the New Benchtop Scanning Electron Microscope “JCM-7000Plus NeoScope™”
Tue Sep 01 3:37 am
TOKYO — JEOL Ltd. (President & CEO: Izumi Oi) has developed the benchtop scanning electron microscope (SEM) “JCM-7000Plus” and will begin sales on September 1, 2026. [Development Background] Benchtop scanning electron microscopes are increasingly used in fields including electrical and electronics, automotive and machinery, steel and metals, chemical and pharmaceuticals. They are utilized not only […]
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Global Insured Catastrophe Losses Now Expected to Average $171 Billion Annually, Verisk Finds
Tue Sep 01 3:33 am
Average annual insured catastrophe losses increased by approximately $19 billion in a year, the highest estimate Verisk has reported to date Despite a season with no U.S. hurricane landfalls, estimated losses exceeded $100 billion for a sixth consecutive year Exposure growth, rising reconstruction costs and continued development in catastrophe-prone areas are pushing potential losses higher, regardless of weather patterns in any single year  Jersey City, N.J., […]
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PPMI and Alipay+ Expand QR Ph for Cross-Border Commerce, Connecting Filipino Businesses with Global Consumers
Tue Sep 01 3:27 am
Partnership significantly expands cross-border connectivity, supporting Philippines’ digitalisation ambitions and opening new opportunities for 2.5M local merchants and SMEs Alipay+ connects with 10+ national payment schemes across Asia, Middle East and Latin America MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Payments Management, Inc. (PPMI) and Ant International’s unified wallet gateway, Alipay+, have officially enabled Alipay+ on QR […]
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GLOBAL POWER SOLUTIONS PROVIDES UPDATE ON POTENTIAL REACTIVATION OF PERU HOSPITAL PROJECT
Tue Sep 01 3:08 am
Vancouver, British Columbia, Sept. 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Global Power Solutions Corp. (TSXV: PWER) (FSE: NJA) (“Global Power” or the “Company”) is pleased to provide an update regarding the potential reactivation of a previously announced hospital development project in Peru involving EsSalud, Peru’s Social Health Insurance authority. The Company’s predecessor, Minaean SP Construction Corp., […]
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Global Tech Sales Forecast to Reach $1.4 Trillion in 2026, Even as 56% of Consumers Delay Purchases, NIQ Finds
Tue Sep 01 3:07 am
Global study finds price-sensitive shoppers will still pay more when products deliver clear, lasting benefits CHICAGO — Global sales of consumer technology and durable goods are forecast to reach $1.4 trillion in 2026, up 5.1% year over year, even as 56% of consumers say they have delayed a technology purchase because of price or while […]
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Nano One Appoints Aleem Ladak as Director of Corporate Development
Tue Sep 01 3:06 am
Highlights Mr. Ladak’s key responsibilities will be to advance the Company’s commercial and strategic objectives in line with the Company’s growth strategy Mr. Ladak brings over 15 years of experience in mining engineering, corporate development and battery materials strategy Mr. Ladak previously held leadership roles at Tesla and was a senior executive at PowerCo Canada—a […]
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Efficient LED Driver Driving Up to 4 RGB Dots While Extending the Device Battery Life
Tue Sep 01 3:03 am
An integrated boost, Auto-pattern, and ultra-low operational current LED driver reduces both power and MCU overhead in compact battery-powered applications MILPITAS, Calif., Sept. 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Lumissil Microsystems introduces the IS31FL3713, a 4×3 matrix LED driver with integrated boost, designed to drive up to 12 individual LEDs or 4 RGB LEDs. The integrated synchronous […]
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Regula Blog Wins Second Consecutive Cybersecurity Excellence Award for Its Identity Security Coverage
Tue Sep 01 3:02 am
RESTON, Va., Sept. 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Regula, a global developer of identity verification solutions and forensic devices, has once again been named a winner in the Cybersecurity Blog category of the 2026 Cybersecurity Excellence Awards. This is the second consecutive year the blog has been recognized by the awards, following its 2025 Best […]
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Cygnus Metals Limited: Conditional Approval of TSX Listing for CAML
Tue Sep 01 2:52 am
TORONTO and PERTH, Western Australia, Sept. 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Cygnus Metals Limited (ASX: CY5; TSXV: CYG; OTCQB: CYGGF) (“Cygnus” or the “Company”) notes the announcement by Central Asia Metals plc (“CAML”) on 1 September 2026 that that the Toronto Stock Exchange (“TSX”) has conditionally approved the listing on the TSX of the shares […]
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Director/PDMR Shareholding
Tue Sep 01 2:17 am
NOTIFICATION AND PUBLIC DISCLOSURE OF TRANSACTIONS BY PERSONS DISCHARGING MANAGERIAL RESPONSIBILITIES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE EU AND UK MARKET ABUSE REGIMES September 1, 2026 1. Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities/person closely associated First Name(s) Peter Last Name(s) Costello 2. Reason for the notification Position/status President, Upstream   Initial notification/amendments Initial […]
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