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Heinrich Questions Trump Nominees on Screwworm Mitigation Efforts, Funding International Conservation Programs, and Administrative Budget Cuts and Expenses
U.S. Senate Committee on Energy & Natural Resources
WASHINGTON – During a U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee hearing to consider pending Trump nominees, U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), the Committee’s Ranking Member, questioned Kevin Lilly, President Trump’s nominee to be...
J-Star Holding Outlines Foundational Milestones Supporting Proposed Baytown Battery Manufacturing Facility
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
TAICHUNG CITY, Taiwan, June 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- J-Star Holding Co., Ltd. (Nasdaq: YMAT) ("J-Star" or the "Company") today outlines foundational milestones supporting its proposed $122.5 million solid-state battery manufacturing facility...
Phemex Prediction Market Expands with Daily Crypto Forecasts
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
APIA, Samoa, April 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Phemex, a user-first global cryptocurrency exchange trusted by over 10 million traders, announced the expansion of its Prediction Market with the launch of daily crypto forecasting events.
J-Star Holding Provides Additional Details on Baytown Economic Development Foundation LOI Supporting Proposed U.S. Solid-State Battery Manufacturing Facility
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
TAICHUNG CITY, Taiwan, June 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- J-Star Holding Co., Ltd. (Nasdaq: YMAT) (“J-Star” or the “Company”), today provided additional details regarding the commitment letter previously referenced in its May 1, 2026 announcement...
J-Star Holding Announces Receipt of Nasdaq Delisting Determination; Class A Ordinary Shares Expected to Continue Trading Pending Nasdaq Hearings Panel Review
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
TAICHUNG CITY, Taiwan, June 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- J-Star Holding Co., Ltd. (Nasdaq: YMAT) (“J-Star” or the “Company”), today announced that on June 12, 2026, it received a Staff Delisting Determination Letter from the staff of The Nasdaq...
Phemex launches Prediction Market, introduces month-long forecasting championship
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
APIA, Samoa, April 24, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Phemex, a user-first global cryptocurrency exchange trusted by over 10 million traders, announced the official launch of its Prediction Market.
Phemex Partners with Polymarket to Launch Prediction Market and Pre-Release Engagement Event
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
APIA, Samoa, April 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Phemex, a user-first crypto exchange, has announced a strategic integration with Polymarket, described as the world’s largest prediction market.
Phemex Expands TradFi Offering With SpaceX Pre-Market Futures and $200,000 Pizza Day Trading Festival
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
APIA, Samoa, May 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Phemex, a user-first crypto exchange, announced the expansion of its TradFi product suite with the launch of the SPCXUSDT Pre-Market Perpetual Futures, giving users exposure to secondary-market pricing...
Phemex Launches $100,000 US Indices Futures Competition and Expands Copy Trading to Traditional Assets
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
APIA, Samoa, March 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Phemex, a user-first crypto exchange, has announced the launch of its US Indices Futures Competition, a high-stakes trading event featuring a $100,000 prize pool.
Phemex Launch Pre-IPO Futures for SpaceX, OpenAI, and Anthropic
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
APIA, Samoa, May 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Phemex, a user-first global cryptocurrency exchange, has announced a landmark expansion of its TradFi ecosystem with the debut of Pre-IPO Perpetual Futures.
Phemex Strengthens Reserve Transparency With May 2026 Proof of Reserves Update
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
APIA, Samoa, May 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Phemex, a user-first crypto exchange, announced the publication of its May 2026 Proof of Reserves (PoR), continuing its monthly effort to give users clear visibility into platform asset backing.
J-Star Holding Signs MOU with White Group to Advance Financing for Texas Solid-State Battery Facility
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
TAICHUNG CITY, Taiwan, May 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- J-Star Holding Co., Ltd. (Nasdaq: YMAT) (“J-Star” or the “Company”), today announced that it has signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding (“MOU”) with White Group Ptd., Ltd. (“White...
Samoan Community Leaders, Environmental Advocates Call on Coca-Cola’s Largest Bottler to Keep Plastic out of the Pacific and Bring Back Reusable Packaging
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
LONDON, May 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Members of the Samoan and Pacific Islander community and environmental advocates protested outside Coca-Cola Europacific Partners’ (CCEP) annual general meeting Thursday, calling on the company to reduce...
Phemex unveils AI Bot, marking a product milestone in its AI-native initiative
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
APIA, Samoa, Feb. 25, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Phemex, a user-first crypto exchange, unveiled the AI Bot, a milestone of the Phemex AI-Native Revolution, following its transition into an AI-native organization.
Phemex launches AI-native revolution, signaling full-scale AI transformation
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
APIA, Samoa, Feb. 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Phemex, a user-first crypto exchange, today announced the launch of its AI-Native Revolution, initiating a company-wide transformation that embeds artificial intelligence into the core of its...
Phemex introduces 24/7 TradFi futures trading with 0-Fee Carnival, creating an all-in-one trading hub
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
APIA, Samoa, Feb. 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Phemex, a user-first crypto exchange, announced the launch of Phemex TradFi, a new futures trading offering that allows users to access traditional financial assets, including stocks and precious...
J-Star Holding Subsidiary Receives Central Bank of Taiwan Authorization to Initiate $60 Million Sovereign-Backed Financing Framework through Designated Banks for U.S. Solid-State Battery Expansion ($122.5 Million Project)
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
TAICHUNG CITY, Taiwan, May 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- J-Star Holding Co., Ltd. (Nasdaq: YMAT) (“J-Star” or the “Company”) today announced that its subsidiary YMA Corporation has received formal authorization from the Central Bank of Taiwan to...
Fiji Airways Launches FlyWell Wellness Program with Vital Red Light
EIN Presswire
Red light therapy is now available in the Fiji Airways Premier Lounge at Nadi International Airport as part of the new FlyWell wellness program.
UNITAR Kicks Off Apia Workshop to Empower Women Leaders in Disaster Risk Reduction
UN International Training and Research Center
11 March 2026, Apia, Samoa – On 9 March, the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) welcomed 12 emerging leaders from six countries across the Pacific Islands to a regional workshop in Apia for the “Women’s Leadership in...
Phemex introduces refreshed logo and platform design, ushering in a new brand era
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
APIA, Samoa, Nov. 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Phemex, one of the most efficient crypto exchanges, unveiled a refreshed logo and upgraded platform design, marking the beginning of its broader rebranding journey.
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