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Sing Yachts launches AI chatbot for yacht charters in Singapore
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Sing Yachts has launched a conversational AI platform to speed up luxury yacht charter planning in Singapore as bookings surge for the second half of 2026. The system is designed to help customers get pricing, yacht matches, catering options and…
Global Passport Index 2026 puts Singapore and Hong Kong at opposite ends of Asia's mobility story
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Global Citizen Solutions’ 2026 Global Passport Index ranks 197 countries and shows Singapore with a perfect mobility score and the world’s No. 1 investment ranking, even as quality of life keeps it at 10th overall.
AI models agree on Singapore’s safest banks, but split on digital bank winners
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A Quratic study of 212 AI responses found ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity and Google AI Mode were unanimous on Singapore’s safest banks, while diverging sharply on which digital bank has the best app. The findings point to a new kind of brand…
TTW names top 50 medical tourism destinations for 2026
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Travel And Tour World has released its 2026 ranking of the world’s top 50 medical tourism destinations, citing healthcare quality, affordability, specialist expertise and patient services.
Dragonpass data shows GCC travelers moved Eid Al Adha trips earlier
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Dragonpass says travel across the GCC jumped before Eid Al Adha 2026, then cooled during and after the holiday week, signaling a shift in how travelers are timing peak-period trips.
Sake Meguri 2026 returns to Singapore with 20-plus Japanese breweries
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Sake.sg will host Sake Meguri 2026 in Singapore this July, bringing more than 20 master brewers, over 200 sake labels and three tasting sessions to Sands Expo & Convention Centre.
Outdoor vacation market seen reaching $3.3 trillion by 2030
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Allied Market Research projects the outdoor vacation market will grow from $500.3 billion in 2020 to $3.326 trillion by 2030, driven by online booking, social media influence, and government tourism investment.
Why We Dared follows an Australian woman into a wartime rescue network in France
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Daryl Farry’s new novel Why We Dared centers on Melbourne-born Bernadette Mary O’Shea, who goes to France as a young bookkeeper and becomes involved with a Carmelite abbey sheltering Jewish refugees during the German occupation.
Global Hotel Alliance posts 27% Q3 revenue growth as loyalty activity climbs
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Global Hotel Alliance said Q3 2026 revenue from GHA DISCOVERY members rose 27% to $1.04 billion, powered by stronger international demand, more room nights and higher loyalty engagement.
Dimension X opens Cohort 8 applications for deep-tech startups
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Hatch has opened applications for Dimension X Cohort 8, a global program that pairs deep-tech startups with Singapore’s Home Team to turn working prototypes into public-safety proof-of-concepts.
Dimerco says Asia freight stays tight as AI demand extends peak season
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Dimerco’s October 2026 freight report says air and ocean capacity across Asia remains tight as AI, semiconductor and holiday shipping demand stretch peak season longer than expected.
WuXi AppTec says its global quality system keeps standards consistent across sites
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WuXi AppTec says a single quality framework links its global network, helping programs move between sites without rebuilding oversight from scratch.
Airlines market seen topping $887 billion by 2030
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The global airlines market is projected to exceed $887 billion by 2030, with Asia Pacific set to become the largest regional market and Delta Air Lines leading 2025 revenue share.
MyMaxiCabSGP adds luxury vans for Changi Airport transfers
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MyMaxiCabSGP expanded its Singapore luxury fleet with Mercedes V-Class and Toyota Alphard vehicles to serve rising demand from corporate travelers, MICE organizers and VIP families at Changi Airport.
Nobel portraits exhibition opens free at Gardens by the Bay
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A free public exhibition of Peter Badge’s Nobel Laureates portraits will run at Gardens by the Bay from 5–11 October 2026 as part of Nobel Heroes & AI4SCI Summit Singapore 2026. The show aims to make the people and stories behind major scientific…
Patrick Kilpatrick to Present Uncommon Dialogue Films Slate at Asia TV Forum & Market
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Uncommon Dialogue Films CEO Patrick Kilpatrick will present the company’s feature and streaming slate at the Asia TV Forum & Market in Singapore on Dec. 3. The showcase is aimed at international co-producers, financiers and APAC distributors, with…
ShopBack says U.S. GMV rose 373% in first nine months of 2026
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ShopBack says its U.S. gross merchandise value jumped 373% in the first nine months of 2026 as monthly active users more than doubled.
RAMEN TECH 2026 kicks off Oct. 7 in Fukuoka with 100+ events
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RAMEN TECH 2026 opens Oct. 7 across Fukuoka for a five-day startup and co-creation week expected to draw more than 15,000 participants.
The Mordin Hotel Guangzhou wins Silver A' Design Award
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Shenzhen Mellow Soft Decoration Co., Ltd. earned a Silver A’ Design Award for The Mordin Hotel Guangzhou, a five-star business hotel interior in China Singapore Guangzhou Knowledge City. The win highlights a design that blends minimalist…
Heikki debuts universal power strips at World Chinese Entrepreneurs Convention
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Jiangmen Heikki Technology Co., Ltd. unveiled a new universal power strip lineup at the World Chinese Entrepreneurs Convention in Singapore, aiming to address cross-border plug compatibility, charging, and safety needs.
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