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WUHU, China, April 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The strategic partnership signing ceremony between OMODA & JAECOO and Astana Motors, Kazakhstan’s largest automotive distributor, was held in Wuhu on April 27. This collaboration marks a new chapter in OMODA & JAECOO’s global strategy and a key milestone in the brand’s expansion into Central Asia’s premium automotive market—laying a solid foundation for deeper industrial synergy and joint market development. A Powerhouse Partnership: Industry Leaders Join Forces to Explore Central Asia’s Blue Ocean The Kazakhstani master distributor is a dominant player in the local automotive sector. With decades of experience, it has…

HONG KONG, April 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Sharon Yuen Jewelry Design today announced the expansion of its bespoke, appointment-only viewing services for its award-winning contemporary jadeite collections. As the only independent jewelry designer brand in Hong Kong utilizing jadeite as a medium to tell the city’s everyday stories, the studio merges contemporary structural thinking with world-class gemology. Breaking away from conventional industry norms, the brand offers international and local clientele a fresh, narrative-driven approach to fine jewelry. The brand’s design philosophy directly challenges the established conventions of the regional market. While traditional Hong Kong jadeite jewelry heavily prioritizes symmetry,…

MACAU, April 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Estabelecimento de Comidas Seak Tak Si Fok (ZAPE District), a dining establishment specializing in authentic Hong Kong and Macau cuisine, today outlined its ongoing commitment to traditional culinary craftsmanship marking three decades of operation in the region. The restaurant continues to serve the local community and international visitors through its 24-hour service model, focusing on the preservation of heritage cooking methods for porridge and noodle dishes. Located in the Macau Peninsula, the restaurant has maintained its operations for 30 years by adhering to specific production standards that define the region’s culinary history. As…

SAN FRANCISCO, April 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Glass is issuing the following announcement to correct and replace the release previously published under the headline “Glass Launches the First Cooperative Purchasing Marketplace for AI Solutions in Partnership with Sourcewell” on Monday, April 27, 2026. The corrected release appears below: Glass, the Silicon Valley GovTech company transforming how governments buy and pay, today announced a pilot of the G-Commerce AI Solutions Marketplace in partnership with Sourcewell. This pilot is the first cooperative purchasing marketplace designed to help government agencies procure AI solutions with speed and simplicity. The G-Commerce AI Solutions Marketplace…

Descrease article font size Increase article font size Canadian astronaut Joshua Kutryk says he feels a mix of excitement and gratitude as he prepares for a six-month mission aboard the International Space Station. Speaking with Global News Morning Edmonton from training in Houston, Kutryk said the opportunity follows years of preparation after being hired by the Canadian Space Agency in 2017.“I’ve dreamt of going to space my whole life,” he said, adding he feels “a lot of Canadian pride” in being part of the mission.Kutryk said the launch is set for September from Florida and will include four crew members…

The federal Liberals say they’re getting a windfall from better-than-expected fiscal revenues and are largely putting that money back into circulation to support households and build up the economy. Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne on Tuesday tabled Canada Strong For All, a mid-year fiscal update that includes $54.5 billion in new costs and spending since Budget 2025.Improved revenues and reduced expenses elsewhere mean the spring economic update includes $37.5 billion in net new spending.The Liberals now estimate last year’s federal deficit came in at $66.9 billion, more than $11 billion short of the $78.3 billion forecast in the 2025 budget, thanks…

Today the first witness was sworn in in Musk v. Altman: Elon Musk. I was surprised by how flat he seemed.This is not the first time I’ve seen Musk in court. During his defamation suit, he turned on the charm and the jury responded by finding him not guilty. Today he looked adrift and unprepared. The only times he showed real animation were when he was bragging about how much he’d done for OpenAI.The direct examination is a way of telling a story through questions; it’s important to make the narrative clear. For a suit that accuses Sam Altman of…

HANGZHOU, China, April 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The 26th China Retail Expo (CHINASHOP 2026), held at the Hangzhou Grand Convention and Exhibition Center, once again cemented its status as Asia’s leading retail industry event. Making its debut in Hangzhou, this year’s expo gathered nearly 1,000 exhibitors and over 70,000 attendees, offering a comprehensive view of the high-quality development achievements in the retail sector. Among the standout participants, Initta Technology, a prominent player in smart retail solutions, captured significant attention with its AI-driven scenario-based offerings and a highly distinctive exhibition booth that embodied the theme of “Infinity.” A Pavilion That…

Tired of rumbling over the pothole-riddled streets of Montreal, two local entrepreneurs decided they would stop waiting for the city to fix the problem and started filling the holes themselves.  They claim they’ve patched up dozens of streets in the past month. “I’m doing this first of all for the love of the city and the love for this country,” said Saak Tekiout, who runs a landscaping company along with his friend, Sonny Mannuael.Global News watched Tekiout and Mannuael volunteer their time to fill multiple potholes in the middle of Robert-Bourassa Boulevard in downtown Montreal.The pair says that while driving around…

By Nick Murray The Canadian Press Posted April 28, 2026 5:09 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size The federal government’s spring economic update Tuesday formalizes a pivot in climate policy that was first made in last year’s energy agreement with Alberta. In the 2025 budget, the Liberals promised to not make enhanced oil recovery eligible for a tax credit for the development of carbon capture and storage systems.But 10 days after that budget passed the House of Commons it extended that tax credit to enhanced oil recovery projects in its energy memorandum of understanding…