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Brenda Stevens recognized for advancing Ohio entrepreneurs
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Influential Women is spotlighting Brenda Stevens, MA, CBA®, for more than three decades of work in entrepreneurship, workforce development, higher education, and community leadership.
Airport lounge market seen topping $45 billion by 2035
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The global airport lounge market is projected to grow from about $15 billion in 2025 to more than $45 billion by 2035, driven by premium travel demand, airport upgrades and broader access models.
Alcoholic beverages market seen hitting $2.86 trillion by 2035
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The global alcoholic beverages market is projected to grow from $1.96 trillion in 2025 to $2.86 trillion by 2035, led by premiumization, ready-to-drink products, off-trade channels and emerging markets.
Keeta launches whitepaper on Saudi Arabia’s digital economy
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Keeta unveiled a new report at LEAP East in Hong Kong examining how food delivery, AI and smart logistics could help advance Saudi Arabia’s digital transformation.
Kita spotlights Saudi digital economy in new white paper at LEAP East
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Kita unveiled a new white paper at LEAP East in Hong Kong on how food-delivery platforms, AI and smart logistics can support Saudi Arabia’s digital transformation.
Cross-border payments market seen reaching $492.6B by 2035
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The cross-border payments market is projected to grow from $254.8 billion in 2026 to $492.6 billion by 2035, driven by e-commerce, digital wallets, blockchain rails and faster settlement demands.
Dimerco sees AI demand tightening Asia airfreight as consumer volumes soften
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Dimerco Express Group’s August 2026 Asia Pacific Freight Report says the freight market is splitting, with AI and semiconductor shipments keeping Taiwan and South Korea tight while softer consumer and e-commerce demand eases some other lanes.
MioTech and CCX Group combine green finance and supply chain AI businesses
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MioTech has signed definitive agreements to combine with CCX Group’s green finance and ESG business, creating CCX-MioTech, which the companies say will be a leading sustainability and supply chain AI platform in Asia. The deal brings together…
TeamCookie wins SABRE Grand Prize for tech software and services
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TeamCookie won the Grand Prize in the Technology: Software & Services category at the 2026 SABRE Awards in Singapore, adding another global prize to a year of wins for the tech-focused PR consultancy.
Foamwell touts high-rebound insole platform at ISPO 2026
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Foamwell used ISPO 2026 to show a supercritical foam platform behind two insole lines for athletic and everyday footwear.
AUX signs global partnership with Manchester City
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AUX has become a global partner of Manchester City, with the deal covering the 2026-2028 seasons and multiple marketing and fan engagement initiatives.
meed joins Accelerating Asia cohort after drawing 724 applications
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Hong Kong startup meed has been selected for Accelerating Asia Cohort 13 after a five-round process that drew 724 applications from 20 countries for five spots.
AI model turns text into life cycle impact estimates
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Researchers from Tsinghua University, The University of Hong Kong and industry partners developed LCA-TextNet, a deep learning model that estimates 25 environmental impact indicators from text across 20 sectors.
Li Auto opens first Macao retail center
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Li Auto has entered Macao with its first retail center at Gold Island in partnership with Hong Yue Group, expanding its presence in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. The launch includes localized vehicle and software changes aimed at…
Oak House Med Spa adds Candela Matrix skin renewal platform
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Oak House Med Spa & Wellness in Harahan, Louisiana, has added Candela’s Matrix platform to its aesthetic menu, expanding non-surgical skin renewal options for patients across ages and skin tones.
Chery tops 943,000 exports in H1 as iCAUR expands globally
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Chery Group posted record first-half sales and exports in 2026, while its iCAUR NEV brand pushed into more than 40 markets with new products, awards and showrooms.
Outbound MICE market seen hitting $1.27 trillion by 2031
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Allied Market Research projects the global outbound MICE market will rise from $225.9 billion in 2021 to $1.2722 trillion by 2031. Growth is tied to stronger international connectivity, business travel and tourism, with Asia-Pacific expected to…
European Photography Awards names 2026 winners
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The European Photography Awards has announced its 2026 top photographers and category winners, with Michelle Valberg of Canada and Thea Mihu of Germany taking the year’s highest honors.
Hasting Ng wins DaVinci Gourmet Barista Craft Championship global final in Bangkok
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Hasting Ng of Hong Kong won the DaVinci Gourmet Barista Craft Championship 2025–26 Global Final at World of Coffee Bangkok 2026, beating finalists from Brazil and Türkiye.
Global brands are eyeing Australia as Launch Story spotlights market entry opportunity
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Launch Story says Australia is drawing more international brands and suppliers across retail, food, beauty and lifestyle categories, driven by demographics, consumer spending and local demand.
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