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CASABLANCA, Morocco, July 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The Capacity-building Alliance of Sustainable Investment (CASI), in partnership with BANK OF AFRICA, and supported by the Casablanca Finance City Authority (CFCA), successfully concluded the two-day Forum in Casablanca. Approximately 250 participants from 39 jurisdictions joined on-site and online to explore sustainable finance and green technologies in support of Africa’s resilient growth and sustainable future. Against the backdrop of intensifying climate risks and the global shift toward low-carbon development, the forum addressed four core themes: Carbon Markets and Climate Finance Mobilisation, Transition Finance for Emerging Economies, Financing Climate Adaptation and Resilience, and Advancing Sustainability…

SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA / MENA Newswire / – South Korea’s exports topped US$100 billion in a single month for the first time in June, setting a national record as semiconductor shipments nearly tripled. The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Resources said exports rose 70.9% from a year earlier to US$102.25 billion. Imports climbed 30.1% to US$66.10 billion. The result gave Asia’s fourth-largest economy a monthly trade surplus of US$36.15 billion, also a record for the country. The June figure made South Korea the fourth country to pass US$100 billion in monthly exports, after Germany, China and the United States. Average…

ATLANTA, GEORGIA / MENA Newswire / – England reached the FIFA World Cup 2026 round of 16 after captain Harry Kane scored twice late in a 2-1 win over Congo DR at Atlanta Stadium on Wednesday. Congo DR led through Brian Cipenga’s seventh-minute goal and held that advantage at halftime. Kane equalized in the 75th minute, then scored again in the 86th to complete England’s comeback in the Round of 32. Cipenga gave Congo DR an early lead with a low right-footed finish from the left side of the area. The chance followed a long pass from Chancel Mbemba that…

TOKYO, JAPAN / MENA Newswire / – Japan’s new car sales rose 1.8% in the first half of 2026, marking a second straight first-half gain for the domestic auto market. Automakers sold 2,387,189 new vehicles from January through June, including minivehicles. The increase followed a stronger second quarter, after the market opened the year with softer first-quarter demand. Industry data released Wednesday showed a broad but modest recovery across Japan’s vehicle market. The Japan Automobile Dealers Association and the Japan Light Motor Vehicle and Motorcycle Association compiled the figures for registered vehicles and kei-class minivehicles. Registered vehicles include standard passenger…

AMMAN, JORDAN / MENA Newswire / – The World Bank approved a US$700 million loan for Jordan to support private investment, job creation and economic reforms. The financing falls under the Jordan Growth and Competitiveness Development Policy Financing II program. It supports steps linked to the country’s Economic Modernization Vision and focuses on business conditions, access to finance, digital services, green finance and energy sector reforms. The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors cleared the loan after Jordan recorded 2.8 percent real GDP growth in 2025. The country also kept a sovereign credit rating upgrade first secured in 2024, its…

AUCKLAND, NZ / ACCESS Newswire / July 1, 2026 / The inaugural MICHELIN Guide New Zealand 2026 has recognised 110 restaurants across Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch and Queenstown, celebrating exceptional quality, creativity and a strong sense of place. After months of anonymous inspections, the MICHELIN Guide has awarded one restaurant in Queenstown, Essence, Two MICHELIN Stars. Fourteen restaurants have received One MICHELIN Star, 35 have been recognised with a Bib Gourmand for offering good food at great value, and a further 60 are included in the official MICHELIN Guide selection. Gwendal Poullennec, International Director of the MICHELIN Guide, said: “It is…

MEXICO CITY / MENA Newswire / – Mexico advanced to the FIFA World Cup Round of 16 on Tuesday. The co-host beat Ecuador 2-0 at Mexico City Stadium. Julián Quiñones scored in the 22nd minute. Raúl Jiménez added the second goal nine minutes later. The win sent Mexico through from the Round of 32 in front of more than 80,000 fans. It also ended a long knockout-stage drought. Mexico had not won a World Cup knockout match since its 1986 victory over Bulgaria on home soil. Mexico took control before halftime with a fast and direct attack. Roberto Alvarado set…

The search continues for the Arab world’s next generation of innovators, entrepreneurs, creators, and founders.DOHA, Qatar, July 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Following an exceptional response from across the Arab world and the global Arab diaspora, Stars of Science has officially extended applications for Season 18 until July 10, 2026, giving even more aspiring innovators the opportunity to join one of the region’s most influential platforms for science, technology, and entrepreneurship. Produced by Qatar Science & Technology Park (QSTP), a member of Qatar Foundation (QF), Stars of Science has spent nearly two decades discovering and supporting Arab innovators whose ideas have…

BARCELONA, Spain, July 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Vinamilk has been honored with 5 awards at the 2026 World Dairy Innovation Awards, one of the dairy industry’s most prestigious international awards programs, held during the Global Dairy Congress in Barcelona, Spain, from 17th to 18th June 2026. The recognition places Vinamilk among the world’s leading dairy innovators and highlights the company’s ability to anticipate and respond to rapidly evolving consumer needs. Vinamilk was also the only dairy brand from Southeast Asia to receive recognition at this year’s awards, alongside major global dairy companies from Europe, North America and Oceania.The World Dairy Innovation…

Company reports more than 10,000 orders and launches an initiative to donate 100 humanoid robots in support of mental well-being programsSHENZHEN, China, July 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — On June 30, 2026, UBTECH hosted its 2026 Global Launch Event in Shenzhen, where it introduced its long-term vision for human–robot symbiosis and officially unveiled the UWORLD U1 Series of full-size ultra-bionic humanoid robots, the first in the world designed for mass production. The lineup includes three models: the U1 Lite semi-torso edition, the high-performance full-body U1 Pro, and the high-dynamic full-body U1 Ultra, with pricing set from 119,800 RMB. As of the day…