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Baidu is shifting its corporate structure to secure a dual-primary listing on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. The Beijing-based AI giant, which currently trades under the ticker BIDU on Nasdaq, expects to finalize the conversion process before the end of the year, strengthening its footprint in Asian capital markets.
The Strioga Family Foundation is entering the Italian energy market, acquiring a 49.9% stake in a 150 MW battery energy storage project located in the province of Livorno. This strategic partnership with Enfinity Global aims to bolster grid flexibility and support the ongoing integration of renewables across the region.
The global market for material handling integration is poised for a significant expansion, projected to climb from USD 57.29 billion in 2026 to USD 129.53 billion by 2036. This growth, tracking at an annual rate of 8.5%, reflects a fundamental shift in how industries manage supply chains and logistics.
Following the abolition of the UK non-dom tax regime in 2025, British buyers are fueling a surge in the Greek luxury real estate market. Demand from the UK climbed 60 percent year-on-year, pushing total aggregate enquiry value for high-end Greek residential property to €6.11 billion during the first half of 2026.
Aachen-based pharmaceutical firm Grünenthal has officially partnered with the Cluster for Nucleic Acid Therapeutics Munich, a move designed to accelerate the development of next-generation genetic medicines. The collaboration links the company’s internal drug discovery research with a network of top-tier academic institutions and biotech innovators across Germany.
With the peak production season approaching, Miami-based manufacturer Monport has initiated a summer promotional campaign offering up to $6,400 in savings on laser engraving equipment. Running through July 26, the sale provides workshops with discounted hardware and bundled accessories designed to streamline workflows before holiday demand surges.
In the Al Dhafra region of Abu Dhabi, the first shipment of PV modules from JA Solar has arrived, marking a critical step in the construction of the world’s largest solar-plus-storage facility. The project aims to deliver a consistent gigawatt of baseload power to support the region's expanding AI infrastructure.
Stockholm-based security giant Securitas AB will release its interim financial results for the second quarter of 2026 on July 24. The announcement, scheduled for 8:00 a.m. CEST, sets the stage for a morning of investor scrutiny as the firm prepares to detail its performance through June.
Securitas AB will disclose its financial performance for the second quarter of 2026 on July 24. The security firm plans to release the interim report at 8:00 a.m. CEST, followed by a live presentation and telephone conference hosted by executive leadership one hour later.
In regions where fuel shortages and crumbling infrastructure block access to emergency care, a new solution is emerging from the Netherlands. Solar Team Eindhoven has developed Stella Juva, an ambulance that functions entirely on solar energy, capable of powering life-saving medical equipment in the world’s most isolated environments.
With New York claiming the top spot, Paris secured second place in the 2026 Global Tourism City Attractiveness Index, spearheading a robust European presence. The rankings, which evaluate 261 cities based on social media sentiment and emotional resonance, place three European capitals within the world’s top seven destinations.
In regions where fuel shortages and damaged infrastructure paralyze emergency services, a new medical solution is emerging from the Netherlands. Solar Team Eindhoven has developed Stella Juva, a specialized ambulance that runs entirely on solar energy, capable of powering critical onboard medical equipment without relying on external power grids.
New York has secured the top spot in the 2026 Global Tourism City Attractiveness Index, a new ranking that shifts the focus from traditional infrastructure metrics to traveler perception. Developed by Yanolja Research alongside Purdue and Kyung Hee Universities, the study highlights how emotional connection now rivals global visibility as a primary driver of urban tourism success.
Prolynx has tapped Amer Mirza, PhD, to lead its research and development efforts as the biotechnology firm pushes to expand its portfolio of ultra-long-acting obesity treatments. The appointment, facilitated by executive search firm Slone Partners, marks a strategic pivot toward advancing the company's metabolic disease candidates into clinical milestones.
A fire alarm cannot wait for consensus, yet digital security remains non-negotiable in the age of smart cities. Infrastructure AI is addressing this friction with a new triple-ledger framework that decouples physical operational speed from blockchain validation, allowing critical systems to act instantly while maintaining an immutable audit trail.
Roughly nine out of ten crypto firms that once operated across the European Union have failed to navigate the bloc's new regulatory landscape. As the MiCA transitional period closed on July 1, only 280 companies emerged with full authorization, leaving a significant void in the continent’s digital asset infrastructure.
To mark the 20th anniversary of the cult CG series USAVICH, transcosmos has opened an official Kanaban Graphics storefront on its cross-border e-commerce site, Geek Jack. The launch coincides with a new immersive VR exhibition in VRChat, where fans can explore the series' world and unlock exclusive digital assets.
As Europe prepares for a power grid where 64% of energy is expected to come from wind and solar by 2030, Huawei is pivoting its strategy. Steven Zhou, President of the company’s Smart PV & ESS Product Line, announced the rebranding of its LUNA storage systems to LUTERRA in Munich.
Amid the high-traffic bustle of Bangkok’s Queen Sirikit National Convention Center, the AISpeech MA600D Matrix Array Microphone is serving as the primary audio engine for the InfoComm Asia 2026 Smart Tech Stage, eliminating the need for traditional handheld microphones during keynote sessions.
Amap, the location services arm of Alibaba, has launched two generative AI models capable of creating interactive video and 3D environments that run for over an hour on a single consumer-grade GPU. The ABot-World-0 and ABot-3DWorld-0 systems aim to eliminate the temporal degradation common in current world-modeling technologies.
Deep-sea pressure and the rhythmic hum of hydrothermal vents will soon fill the rotunda of Amsterdam’s historic ARTIS-Aquarium. Opening October 3, 2026, artist Olafur Eliasson’s new multisensory installation, Deep seeing currents, forces visitors to confront the alien, lightless reality of the ocean floor through sound, vibration, and darkness.
Mountain View-based xTool has officially moved its O1 Omni Printer into global production, marking the commercial debut of a machine designed to bridge the gap between rigid material printing and textile customization. The launch introduces a proprietary embroidery workflow capable of generating tactile, 3D-textured designs directly from a desktop interface.
Whale songs, the rumble of hydrothermal vents, and the ghostly descent of marine snow will soon define the rotunda of Amsterdam’s ARTIS-Aquarium. This fall, Icelandic-Danish artist Olafur Eliasson debuts a multisensory installation designed to immerse visitors in the crushing, alien pressure of the deep sea.
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has overhauled its public trademark search system, integrating AI-driven image recognition technology developed by Clarivate. This upgrade allows applicants and legal professionals to upload images directly into the database, replacing reliance on traditional classification codes with automated visual comparison tools.
Marking four decades of medical manufacturing, Dieburg-based POLYTECH Health & Aesthetics has launched a proprietary update to its Microthane breast implant production process. The refinement, formalized in a June 2026 European patent application, aims to enhance the structural consistency of implants used in aesthetic and reconstructive surgical procedures.
As antimicrobial resistance threatens global health, the second annual GIMM Festival returns to Lisbon this September. From September 17 to 19, the event gathers Nobel laureates and pioneering researchers to dissect the evolving role of microorganisms in human health, biological engineering, and the urgent preparedness for future pandemics.
Swedish Orphan Biovitrum AB reported a sharp revenue increase to SEK 7.8 billion for the second quarter of 2026, driven by aggressive growth in its haematology and immunology divisions. The Stockholm-based biopharma firm now anticipates stronger annual performance, raising its full-year growth outlook to mid-to-high teens percentage at constant exchange rates.
Swedish Orphan Biovitrum AB reported a sharp revenue increase to SEK 7,842 million for the second quarter of 2026, a 29 percent rise at constant exchange rates. The Stockholm-based biopharma firm attributes this growth to the robust performance of its haematology and immunology portfolios, including strong sales for Altuvoct and Doptelet.
AM Best has assigned Harel Insurance an A (Excellent) financial strength rating, marking the highest grade currently held by any financial institution in Israel. The assessment, accompanied by a stable outlook, recognizes the firm's robust balance sheet and its dominant position within the local insurance and asset management sectors.
A new world record of 35.5% conversion efficiency for crystalline silicon-perovskite tandem solar cells has been verified by the European Solar Test Installation. Announced at the 2026 Solar and Energy Storage Innovation Conference in Shanghai, this breakthrough underscores a rapid trajectory for next-generation photovoltaic technology.