HANGZHOU, China, Dec. 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Eastern International Ltd. ("Eastern International" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: ELOG), a provider of domestic and cross-border professional logistic services including project logistic and general logistic for Company clients, today announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Guizhou Tianrun Zhicheng Construction Engineering Co., Ltd. ("Guizhou Tianrun"), has entered into a construction contract (the "Contract") with Weifang Branch of CSCEC Southwest Architectu ...

Cambridge Trust Wealth Management, a Division of Eastern Bank, is singularly focused on outstanding client service and deep expertise in financial planning, investment management, trusts and estates, and private banking. Personalized attention to understanding client goals and a breadth of solutions combine to chart a course that builds and protects client wealth. About Eastern Bank Founded in 1818, Eastern Bank is Greater Boston's leading local bank with approximately 110 branch locations serving communiti ...

Core Insights - BASF SE (BASFY) has announced a new distribution partnership with OQEMA to supply polymer dispersions and additives for construction and architectural paints and coatings, effective from January 1, 2026, covering selected Central and Eastern European countries [2][8] Group 1: Partnership Details - The collaboration aims to integrate BASFY's innovative solutions with OQEMA's strong local presence, extensive sales network, technical expertise, and storage facilities [3] - Customers will benefit from swift deliveries, prompt technical advice, and a transition towards more sustainable and high-performance formulations [4] Group 2: Market Impact - The partnership is positioned to support innovation and growth in the Central and Eastern European paints and coatings market, covering 14 countries [5] - Both companies share a commitment to quality, reliability, and sustainable development, aiding customers in transitioning to a circular ecosystem [5] Group 3: Financial Performance - BASFY's shares have gained 21.9% over the past year, contrasting with the industry's decline of 14.5% [5]

SHELTON, CT / ACCESS Newswire / December 17, 2025 / The Eastern Company (NASDAQ:EML) today announced the declaration of its regular quarterly cash dividend of eleven cents ($0.11) per share, payable March 13, 2026, to common shareholders of record as of February 13, 2026. This dividend represents the Company's 342nd consecutive quarterly dividend. ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Dec. 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Mercantile Bank Corporation ("Mercantile") (NASDAQ: MBWM) and Eastern Michigan Financial Corporation ("Eastern") (OTCID: EFIN) today jointly announced that the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago has approved the proposed merger of Mercantile and Eastern. As previously announced, Mercantile and Eastern entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger (as amended by the First Amendment dated October 5, 2025, the "Merger Agreement"), pursuant to which Eastern will me ...

Core Insights - Eastern Bank has been recognized as the top lender for SBA 7(a) loans in Massachusetts for 17 consecutive years, reflecting its commitment to supporting local businesses [1][3]. Company Overview - Eastern Bank, founded in 1818, is the leading local bank in Greater Boston with over 110 locations serving eastern Massachusetts, southern and coastal New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Connecticut [5]. - As of September 30, 2025, Eastern Bank had approximately $25.5 billion in assets and offers a full range of banking and wealth management solutions [5]. - The bank has a strong community focus, having contributed over $240 million in charitable giving since 1994 [5]. SBA Lending Performance - In the most recent fiscal year, Eastern Bank originated 290 SBA 7(a) loans totaling approximately $43.5 million, helping businesses that may not qualify for conventional loans [3]. - The bank's Equity Alliance for Business program supports women and entrepreneurs of color, enhancing its SBA lending activity [3]. Customer Impact - A real estate investor, Greg Banks, successfully purchased a home staging business with the help of an SBA 7(a) loan from Eastern Bank, highlighting the bank's role in facilitating business ownership [4].

VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / December 8, 2025 / Electric Metals (USA) Limited ("EML" or the "Company") (TSXV:EML)(OTCQB:EMUSF) confirms that a recently publicized memorandum of understanding (the "MOU") relating to the potential sale of the Company's Corcoran Canyon silver-gold property in Nevada was announced by an unrelated third party and had not previously been disclosed by the Company. The MOU, dated December 4 and executed on December 5, 2025, is non-binding, non-exclusive, and cancellable by eit ...

Core Points - China Eastern Airlines (CEA) launched a new route connecting Shanghai, Auckland, and Buenos Aires on December 4 [1] - The inaugural flight utilized a themed aircraft named "National Museum of China" and carried 282 passengers on a journey of 20,000 kilometers [1] - This new route represents the first direct flight from Shanghai to a major city in South America, establishing a new "southbound corridor" across the Pacific [1] - The route provides an alternative to traditional transfer routes that typically go through Europe or North America [1]

Core Points - China Eastern Airlines (CEA) launched a new Shanghai–Auckland–Buenos Aires route on December 4, 2025, marking the first direct flight from Shanghai to a major South American city [1] - The inaugural flight carried 282 passengers on a 20,000-kilometer journey, reducing travel time from approximately 30 hours to about 25 hours, setting a record for the world's longest one-way commercial flight [1] - The route operates with Boeing 777-300ER aircraft, with flights scheduled on Mondays and Thursdays for departures and Tuesdays and Fridays for returns [3] Service Enhancements - CEA hosted an inaugural ceremony featuring Argentine-themed decor and special beverages, along with Argentine dishes for passengers [5] - The airline has introduced a Spanish-language hotline to assist travelers, enhancing its international service offerings [5] Strategic Implications - The new route connects three continents and allows CEA to handle passenger and cargo transfers in Auckland without changing aircraft, facilitating trade between China, New Zealand, and Argentina [6] - CEA has established a cold-chain direct delivery channel from Argentina to China, transporting 2.1 tonnes of Argentine cherries and 10.5 tonnes of fresh Chilean salmon on the return flight [6] - The route is expected to promote cultural exchanges between the Asia-Pacific and Latin America, creating an "air bridge" across the Pacific Ocean [6]

BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Eastern Bank is pleased to announce The Sourcing Group (TSG) as a new commercial banking customer. TSG provides technology enabled solutions that enable their clients to optimize the creation, procurement, fulfillment and logistics for all types of marketing collateral and branded merchandise. Eastern Bank will be a key financial resource in fueling the continued growth and success of TSG. "We're proud to support The Sourcing Group with their day-to-day financing needs. ...