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VERAXA Biotech (NASDAQ: VRXA) an emerging developer of novel cancer therapies, announced it has expanded its laboratory footprint at its existing research and development site in Heidelberg, Germany, under a previously executed long-term lease agreement. The additional space will support planned growth of the company’s R&D team, installation of new laboratory equipment and completion of infrastructure […]

Greenland Energy (NASDAQ: GLND) is positioning itself at the intersection of one of the Arctic’s most compelling economic opportunities. Through the company’s Jameson Project in East Greenland, it is pursuing resource exploration in an area that has long attracted geological interest but has seen only limited development. As Greenland seeks to improve its economic future and […]

Heart disease has held the grim distinction of being the leading cause of death in the United States for decades, and despite advances in medicine, the problem is getting worse, not better. According to the American Heart Association (“AHA”), cardiovascular disease accounted for more than 940,000 deaths in the United States in 2022, maintaining its position as the […]

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Greenland Mines (NASDAQ: GRML) announced it has awarded a diamond drilling contract to Nordisk Fundering A/S for the 2026 field campaign at its 80%-owned Skaergaard precious and critical metals project in southeast Greenland. The planned program will include approximately 7,500 meters of helicopter-supported diamond core drilling aimed at advancing resource categories, collecting additional metallurgical material […]

Coronary artery disease remains one of the most urgent and widespread health threats worldwide, contributing to millions of deaths each year and often progressing silently until a major cardiac event occurs. As healthcare providers search for faster and more accessible ways to identify high-risk patients earlier, HeartBeam (NASDAQ: BEAT) has launched a new pilot study designed to evaluate its technology — a […]

HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach Newswire – 19 June 2026 – Hong Kong universities continue to excel on the international stage with five institutions ranked among the world's top 100 and, for the first time, two in the top 20 of the 2027 World University Rankings published by Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) on June 18. A spokesman for Hong Kong's Education Bureau (EDB) said that with the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government's full commitment to developing Hong Kong into an education hub, coupled with the support of a series of policy measures, the city's higher education system has again excelled. Announcing the results, QS said in a press release that Hong Kong "emerges as Asia's most improved higher education system for the second consecutive year, and the second most improved globally among systems with three or more ranked universities". Hong Kong is home to five universities consistently ranked in the global top 100 The University of Hong Kong (HKU) maintained its position at 11th in the world; The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) rose 14 places to 18th; The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology rose 11 places to 33rd; and The Hong Kong Polytechnic University climbed four places to 50th, entering the world's top 50 for the first time. Also among the top 100 is City University of Hong Kong, which improved 11 places to 52nd. In the latest Best Global Universities Rankings published by the U.S. News & World Report just days ago, multiple Hong Kong universities also demonstrated exceptional international competitiveness, with 20 subjects placing in the global top 10. Notably, CUHK, HKU, and The Education University of Hong Kong swept the global top three spots for the Best Global Universities for "Education and Educational Research", underscoring the city's prowess in cultivating talents and conducting academic research. "These achievements fully affirm the effectiveness of the HKSAR Government's steadfast investment in education and its full support through the University Grants Committee (UGC) for institutions to continuously innovate, optimise, expand capacity, and enhance quality. The significant year-on-year rise in the overall rankings of our institutions further validates Hong Kong's strong appeal as a premier hub for international high-end talent," the EDB spokesman said. "The stellar performance of UGC-funded universities in the international rankings is by no means accidental. On one hand, it relies on the tireless efforts of all institutions to actively recruit world-class scholars and invest in infrastructure. On the other hand, the HKSAR Government's stable resource investment, clear and supportive policy guidance, as well as the rigorous quality assurance implemented through the University Accountability Agreements, are also of paramount importance." The University of Hong Kong secured the 11th spot in the latest QS World University Rankings The Government will continue to promote the internationalisation and diversification of post-secondary education, which aims to not only enhance Hong Kong's development momentum but also make proactive contributions to the nation's development, the spokesman said. The strength demonstrated by Hong Kong's higher education system aligns perfectly with the strategic goals set out in the National 15th Five-Year Plan to build a leading nation in education, technology, and talent. To support the post-secondary education sector to grow bigger and stronger, the Government has raised the admission ceiling for non-local students in taught programmes at funded post-secondary institutions to 50 per cent, and increased the over-enrolment ceiling for self-financing places in funded research postgraduate programmes to 120 per cent, among other measures. Meanwhile, the Government is promoting the "Study in Hong Kong" brand. The Task Force on Study in Hong Kong, in collaboration with major institutions, is stepping up promotion of Hong Kong's excellent academic, research, and international collaboration resources on the Chinese Mainland and overseas. It also aims to attract outstanding talent from all over the world through initiatives such as expanding the Belt and Road Scholarship. Hashtag: #HongKong #BrandHongKong #EducationHub #University #QS https://www.brandhk.gov.hk/https://www.linkedin.com/company/brand-hong-kong/https://x.com/Brand_HK/https://www.facebook.com/brandhk.isdhttps://www.instagram.com/brandhongkongThe issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.

Greenland Mines (NASDAQ: GRML) announced the engagement of Tetra Tech Canada Inc. and GeoSim Services Inc. to prepare an updated SEC S-K 1300-compliant mineral resource estimate for its Sarfartoq neodymium-praseodymium rare earth project in southwest Greenland. The updated resource estimate, expected to be substantially completed this summer, will incorporate historical NI 43-101 resource work along with […]

With a 2026 drilling window fast approaching and $70 million in fresh capital already secured, Greenland Energy (NASDAQ: GLND) is making a compelling argument that the Jameson Land Basin in East Greenland, one of the largest undeveloped Arctic hydrocarbon positions in the world, is no longer a story about geological potential but about execution. In an updated investor […]

HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach Newswire - 18 June 2026 - Hong Kong jumped one place to become the world's second most competitive economy, according to the 2026 World Competitiveness Ranking published today (June 18) by the Swiss-based International Institute for Management Development (IMD). It is Hong Kong's highest ranking since 2019, and builds on three consecutive years of improvement. Welcoming the report, a spokesperson for the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government said, "The World Competitiveness Yearbook (WCY) 2026 reaffirms Hong Kong as one of the most competitive economies in the world, and notes that Hong Kong's rise to second sustains the strong upward trajectory from 2024 and 2025." Hong Kong ranks No.2 globally in 2026 IMD World Competitiveness Ranking In announcing the results, the IMD noted that, amid rising geopolitical tensions, competitive advantage hinges on credible institutions, predictable rules, enforceable commitments and public trust. According to WCY 2026, Hong Kong's rise reflects sustained performance across the four competitiveness factors measured. Among these factors, Hong Kong ranks second in "Government efficiency" and third in "Business efficiency". "Infrastructure" and "Economic performance" rank eighth and 11th respectively. As regards the various competitiveness sub-factors, Hong Kong tops the rankings in "Tax policy" and "Business legislation", ranks second in "Finance", third in "International trade", "International investment", "Management practices" and "Education", and fourth in "Public finance" and "Basic infrastructure". "In the competitiveness factor 'Government efficiency', Hong Kong continues to rank second globally, reflecting the HKSAR Government's ongoing efforts to promote free and open, stable, predictable and business-friendly economic policies, as well as the international community's trust in Hong Kong's legal and regulatory environment," the spokesperson said. "Hong Kong's 'Business efficiency' is ranked third globally, reflecting the strong support for industry development rendered by our robust financial ecosystem, as well as the seamless alignment of the city's business practices and environment with international best standards." Hong Kong has become a "value hub" that offers both security and growth opportunities Amid rapidly evolving geopolitical dynamics, Hong Kong, with its close connectivity to both the Chinese Mainland and the world under the "one country, two systems" principle, and its sound institutions, open markets and sustained investments in innovation, has become a "value hub" that offers both security and growth opportunities. In fact, Hong Kong continues to excel in various international rankings including those for economy, finance, and talent. The International Monetary Fund has also given positive recognition to Hong Kong in recent months, and major credit rating agencies have successively reaffirmed Hong Kong's credit ratings and 'stable' outlook. "All these echo the WCY 2026 results," the spokesperson said. Currently, Hong Kong is formulating at full speed its first Five-Year Plan, to proactively align with the National 15th Five-Year Plan. "With the staunch support of our country, the HKSAR Government will work together with all sectors of society to strengthen our role and function as a 'super connector' and 'super value-adder', with a view to better integrating into and serving the overall national development, achieving our own high-quality development, creating more new room for development for our people and businesses, as well as opening up new opportunities for global investors and enterprises," the spokesperson said. Hashtag: #HongKong #BrandHongKong #Global #Competitivenesshttps://www.brandhk.gov.hk/https://www.linkedin.com/company/brand-hong-kong/https://x.com/Brand_HK/https://www.facebook.com/brandhk.isdhttps://www.instagram.com/brandhongkongThe issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.