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PEPR CLUB’s hotel portfolio lands 19 MICHELIN Keys in 2026 guide
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PEPR CLUB says 13 of its client properties earned 19 MICHELIN Keys in the 2026 MICHELIN Guide Hotel Selection, with five more hotels keeping recommended status.
Heikki showcases factory-direct power strip surge protectors at China hardware fair
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Jiangmen Heikki Technology is using the China International Hardware Fair in Shanghai to pitch factory-direct sourcing for power strip surge protectors, extension cords and travel adapters.
NOWPayments and Staynex launch co-branded TOKEN2049 booking site
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NOWPayments and Staynex have launched a co-branded travel portal for TOKEN2049 Singapore, letting NOWPayments’ partners and community book stays and experiences with crypto.
Laters.com raises $1.5M seed round led by XBO Ventures
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Laters.com, the Singapore-based payments-first online travel agency formerly known as Fly Fairly, has raised a $1.5 million seed round and finished rebranding to laters.com. The company says the funding will support brand growth, core expansion…
Cesar Arevalo plans birthday trip across five countries with new AzulNight content
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Television host Cesar Arevalo will travel through Jordan, Malaysia, India, Singapore and Cambodia as part of a birthday journey that doubles as a new content push for AzulNight.
Focus One Group expands global security and family office risk services
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Focus One Group founder Steve Davies outlined the company’s international security and risk management business, including executive protection, family office support, and event operations.
Shanghai courts Southeast Asia with family-focused summer events
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Shanghai is rolling out its Shanghai Summer 2026 campaign from July through October to attract travelers from Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, Vietnam and Indonesia with sports, culture, entertainment and late-night city experiences.
Globevisa details EB-5 concurrent filing for F-1, OPT and H-1B holders
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Globevisa Group says eligible U.S.-based investors can file EB-5 and green card adjustment applications at the same time while EB-5 reserved categories remain current.
Jack’s Place rolls out cheaper kids’ meals and student sets
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Jack’s Place has introduced refreshed weekday dining deals across its Singapore outlets, including kids’ meals from $3++ and student set meals at $8 nett.
Hong Kong QMAS holders warned: 7 years on visa does not guarantee permanent residency
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Globevisa Group says many Hong Kong Quality Migrant Admission Scheme applicants misunderstand the path to permanent residency.
Lifebit launches AI Scientist Studio for governed health data
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Lifebit launched AI Scientist Studio at HumanX Amsterdam on September 24, 2026, giving researchers a way to build custom AI scientist agents inside federated Trusted Research Environments.
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.
Diana Louise Webb wins 2026 NYC Big Book Award thriller prize
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Diana Louise Webb’s “A Twisted Crucible: The Riddle of the Ruined Soul” won the Thriller category in the 2026 NYC Big Book Award competition.
STARD GEARS details how its Scotch yoke actuators fit ball, butterfly and plug valves
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STARD GEARS says its YP Series Scotch yoke actuators are designed for 90-degree automation of ball, butterfly and plug valves, with yoke geometry matched to each valve type’s torque profile.
Maisonje expands to New York and Seoul with new pop-up
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Maisonje, the premium backpack brand for professional women founded by Jay Heo, launched in New York and is heading to a Seoul pop-up this September.
Vibe Adventures wins 2026 Global Startup Pitch Emerging Markets Scaleup award
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Vibe Adventures was named the Emerging Markets Scaleup winner in the 2026 Global Startup Pitch, a travel tech competition from Phocuswright, Web in Travel and PhocusWire. The win spotlights the company’s push to make multi-day tours easier to…
NsideSignal adds visual positioning platform to Spatial AI push
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NsideSignal said Tuesday it has integrated a commercial-scale visual positioning system, mobile spatial-capture tools and related capabilities into its Spatial Intelligence stack.
Five Chinese metal fabricators draw attention as buyers shift to precision over volume
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International industrial buyers are rethinking Chinese metal fabrication in 2026, with dimensional control after welding, post-weld machining and inspection now weighing more than raw tonnage.
Five Chinese sheet metal fabricators highlighted for 2026
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A new review spotlights five Chinese sheet metal fabrication companies and the supply-chain roles they fill, from heavy custom fabrication to tooling-led precision stamping.
Rakuten Viki marks fourth K-Drama Day with free shows, fan prizes and celebrity content
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Rakuten Viki is bringing back K-Drama Day for a fourth year from Sept. 25 to Oct. 1, 2026, with free access to selected Korean series, fan voting, prizes and exclusive interviews.
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