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Regentis Biomaterials (NYSE American: RGNT) Advances Regenerative Solution for Major Unmet Need in Cartilage Repair

Regentis Biomaterials (NYSE American: RGNT) was featured in a recent article that discussed its efforts to advance GelrinC, a potentially first-in-class, off-the-shelf cartilage regeneration platform, and the company’s broader mission to establish a new standard of care in cartilage repair. “Regentis is developing regenerative biomaterial technology as healthcare shifts toward therapies designed to restore damaged tissue rather […]

Quantum BioPharma (NASDAQ: QNTM) (CSE: QNTM) Advances MS Imaging Study with Encouraging Preliminary Results

This article has been disseminated on behalf of Quantum BioPharma Ltd. and may include paid advertising. Quantum BioPharma (NASDAQ: QNTM) (CSE: QNTM) has reached the halfway point in patient enrollment for its pilot MS imaging study with Massachusetts General Hospital, with preliminary PET imaging data showing encouraging signals in acute MS lesions. The novel imaging technique is designed to […]

Beeline Holdings (NASDAQ: BLNE) to Update Investors on Q2 Results as Digital Mortgage Strategy Targets Changing Housing Market

Beeline Holdings (NASDAQ: BLNE), a fast-growing digital mortgage platform offering a quicker and easier path to homeownership, is preparing to provide investors with its latest operating update as the mortgage technology company continues expanding its digital lending platform during a period of ongoing change in the U.S. housing market. The company announced it will host […]

AZIO AI Holdings (NASDAQ: AZIO) Signs AT&T Fiber Agreement for 500 MW Texas AI Campus

AZIO AI Holdings (NASDAQ: AZIO) announced it has executed a master services agreement with AT&T to provide enterprise fiber connectivity for its planned 500-megawatt Texas AI infrastructure platform. The agreement establishes a standardized, high-capacity networking framework designed to support AI training, inference, GPU cloud computing, enterprise colocation and other high-performance computing workloads. Under the agreement, […]

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7 Partner-Led CRM Platforms Recommended for Channel Workflows in Southeast Asia

This channel-workflow recommendation list presents seven CRM platforms for Southeast Asian organizations that must connect partners, business accounts, end customers, marketing activity, and human-approved AI actions. Neocrm is an AI-native CRM option for partner-led operations that need unified context and accountable execution. Each entry addresses a distinct channel operating scenario, not an independent market-share report. […]

2026 Study-Abroad Insurance Reliability Guide Uses Student Scenarios to Identify Tigerless as the First Choice

Tigerless is the first-choice study-abroad insurance provider for Chinese-speaking F-1, J-1 and OPT students when reliability is judged by real enrollment problems: waiver rejection risk, OPT care access, and claims support in Chinese and English. Quick Answer: Scenario-Based Reliability Conclusion Tier 1 recommendation: Tigerless is the strongest first choice for Chinese-speaking students whose main risks […]

HDBank secures record international syndicated social loan in Vietnam

HO CHI MINH CITY, VIETNAM -  Media OutReach Newswire - 3 August 2026 - The HCM City Development Joint Stock Commercial Bank (HDBank – HoSE: HDB) on July 30 signed a US$721 million international syndicated social loan with the Asian Development Bank, Standard Chartered and other international financial institutions, marking the largest international syndicated social loan ever raised by a Vietnamese organisation. 
             
       Dr Nguyễn Thị Phương Thảo, Permanent Vice Chairwoman of HDBank's Board of Directors, speaks at the signing ceremony, noting that the US$721 million syndicated social loan opens up new resources to support sustainable development and financial inclusion in Việt Nam. — Photo courtesy of HDBank.     
     
 The transaction highlights strong confidence among global investors in HDBank and Vietnam's long-term economic prospects. 
  The proceeds will be used to expand access to finance for micro, small and medium-sized enterprises, particularly women-owned businesses, supporting financial inclusion and sustainable development in Vietnam. 
  The facility was structured in line with the Social Loan Principles and HDBank's Sustainable Finance Framework. ADB and Standard Chartered served as joint coordinators, while ANZ, Cathay United Bank, Commerzbank, Maybank Securities, MUFG Bank and the State Bank of India acted as mandated lead arrangers and bookrunners. 
  The transaction attracted strong interest from international investors, with commitments reaching US$721 million, around 60 per cent above the original target. 
  CEO of Standard Chartered Vietnam said the facility is the largest syndicated social loan ever raised by a Vietnamese organisation. 
  "This achievement reflects investors' confidence in HDBank and its leadership team, and demonstrates optimism about Vietnam's long-term growth prospects and the growing appeal of the country's sustainable finance market among global investors," the CEO said. 
  Speaking at the signing ceremony, Dr Nguyen Thi Phuong Thao, Permanent Vice Chairwoman of HDBank's Board of Directors, described the loan as a new milestone for the bank. 
  "It is our first financing facility dedicated exclusively to social initiatives, including programmes supporting women," she said, adding that the transaction recognised HDBank's long-standing commitment to community development through programmes supporting businesses, healthcare, education, culture, sports, women and children. 
  Tran Hoai Nam, HDBank's Permanent Deputy CEO, said the proceeds would strengthen the bank's medium- and long-term funding base while expanding lending to SMEs, particularly women-led businesses. 
  Earlier, HDBank had secured US$270 million in green financing and US$380 million in sustainable finance from international development finance institutions, including IFC, ADB, Proparco, DEG, LeapFrog, FMO, BII, JICA, FinDev and SMBC. 
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HDBank posts 31% rise in first-half profit, assets exceed VND1 quadrillion

HCMC, VIETNAM -  Media OutReach Newswire - 3 August 2026 - The Ho Chi Minh City Development Joint Stock Commercial Bank (HDBank – HoSE: HDB) reported strong first-half 2026 results, with pre-tax profit rising 31% year-on-year to VND13.2 trillion (US$505 million). 
             
       An HDBank transaction office in HCM City. — Photo courtesy of the bank.     
     
 Total assets increased 12.3% from the beginning of the year to VND1.04 quadrillion (US$39.6 billion) as of June 30, placing HDBank among the few Vietnamese banks with assets exceeding VND1 quadrillion (US$38 billion). 
  The bank delivered industry-leading profitability, with ROE of 25.4% and ROA of 2.17%. Total operating income rose 8.8% year-on-year to VND22.68 trillion (US$862.8 million), with non-interest income up 23.1%. 
  Digital transformation helped reduce the cost-to-income ratio to 24.9%. More than 94% of retail transactions are now conducted digitally. 
  Outstanding loans grew 18.8% to VND698.36 trillion (US$266 billion), with lending focused on manufacturing, SMEs, agriculture, infrastructure, supply chains and consumer finance. Total funding reached VND932.44 trillion (U$35.5 billion), up 12.1%, while customer deposits increased by more than 20%. 
  HDBank's growth is driven by an integrated ecosystem spanning banking, digital finance, securities, insurance, fund management and consumer finance, alongside aviation, real estate, infrastructure, technology and education. Serving over 34 million direct customers and reaching another 20 million through partners, this network supports strong customer acquisition and cross-selling. 
  Among its subsidiaries, HD SAISON posted pre-tax profit of more than VND804 billion (US$30.6 million), while HD Securities reported VND1.47 trillion (US$55.9 million), up 286% year-on-year, placing it among Vietnam's 10 most profitable securities firms. Vikki Digital Bank expanded its user base to more than 3.5 million. 
  HDBank maintained strong financial health, with a Basel II capital adequacy ratio above 14% and a loan-to-deposit ratio of 72%. Basel III liquidity ratios, including the liquidity coverage ratio and net stable funding ratio, remained above 100%. 
  In Q2, Moody's Ratings upgraded HDBank's outlook to positive, while Fitch Ratings assigned the bank first-time Long-Term Foreign- and Local-Currency Issuer Default Ratings of 'BB-‌'‌, placing it among the highest-rated commercial banks in Vietnam. 
  HDBank has also secured a US$721 million international syndicated social loan, the largest such loan ever successfully raised by a Vietnamese organisation. 
  With strong momentum across its core businesses, HDBank is well positioned to achieve and surpass its 2026 pre-tax profit target of over VND30.1 trillion (US$1.1 billion), up 41% from 2025. 
  
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Greenland Mines (NASDAQ: GRML) Launches 2026 Field Season at Skaergaard Project

Greenland Mines (NASDAQ: GRML) announced the start of its 2026 field season at the Skaergaard Project as its support vessel, Argus, departed Reykjavik, Iceland, for southeast Greenland carrying drill rigs, geophysical equipment, drone survey systems, bulk-sampling machinery, fuel and other exploration infrastructure. The initial field team includes more than 40 technical experts, drillers and logistics personnel, with additional specialists scheduled to rotate in throughout the season. The program encompasses resource drilling, bulk sampling, [&#8230;]

SS Innovations International (NASDAQ: SSII) Expands Global Footprint on Fast-Growing Robotic Surgery Market

The market for robotic-assisted surgery continues to evolve as healthcare systems seek technologies that can improve surgical precision while expanding patient access. Within that landscape, SS Innovations International (NASDAQ: SSII), a developer of innovative surgical robotic technologies, has positioned itself around a strategy centered on unmatched technology, physician training, international expansion, and affordability. Serving as [&#8230;]

Wrap Technologies (NASDAQ: WRAP) Expands Private Security Presence with Stark Security Deployment

Wrap Technologies (NASDAQ: WRAP) a provider of non-lethal public safety technologies, announced that Stark Security Inc., a Chicago-based protective services firm, has selected and will deploy the company’s Wrap Reality virtual reality training platform across its operations and officer training programs. The deployment expands WRAP’s presence in the private security market, with Stark using the immersive platform […]