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Rich Chef Poor Chef wins two national book awards
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Rich Chef Poor Chef®, the hospitality career and finance book by Culinary Olympian Yusuf Yaran, picked up two U.S. national book awards after debuting as a #1 international bestseller.
Mandapa joins Marriott’s luxury dining series in Bali
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Mandapa, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve in Ubud, Bali, will host Marriott International’s Luxury Dining Series from Sept. 9-11 as part of a five-stop Asia program running August through October.
SpecterAI certifies Vietnam’s first quantum security trainers
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SpecterAI has completed a train-the-trainer program for partners in Vietnam and Singapore, creating local capacity to teach quantum-safe security as regulators warn that post-quantum migration can’t wait.
Terence Ang launches AI voice-cloned audiobook of poetry collection
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Singaporean author and stroke survivor Terence Ang has released Brokenness Becomes Beautiful as an audiobook narrated with an AI-cloned version of his own voice.
Five Chinese industrial suppliers to watch in 2026
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Global procurement teams are using a mix of direct manufacturers and sourcing platforms to navigate China’s expanding advanced manufacturing base in robotics, automation, laser processing and energy storage.
Anchorage Digital pushes banking into the digital asset era
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Anchorage Digital is positioning blockchain, stablecoins and agentic banking as the next layer of global financial infrastructure, with executives outlining the shift in a Business Reporter video published Aug. 26, 2026. The pitch matters because…
Port infrastructure market seen reaching $371.5B by 2035
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Global port infrastructure spending is projected to rise from $237.4 billion in 2026 to $371.5 billion by 2035, driven by public investment, trade-route shifts and automation.
NRI families face hidden costs of caring for ageing parents in India
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A new report from Samarth Elder Care says Indians abroad face more than financial strain when they care for ageing parents in India.
CHINA COMM CONS says first-half revenue rose 43% of target as overseas business grew
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CHINA COMM CONS said its 2026 interim results showed new contracts of RMB 902.9 billion and revenue of RMB 333.2 billion in the first half, with overseas growth helping offset domestic pressure.
Inkwater launches NsideSignal to push positioning into GPS-denied spaces
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Inkwater Holding has launched NsideSignal, a new brand for last-meter positioning and spatial intelligence aimed at indoor, underground and multi-level environments.
Infrastructure construction market seen reaching $7.76 trillion by 2035
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Market Research Future says global infrastructure construction spending hit an estimated $4.05 trillion in 2025 and could climb to $7.76 trillion by 2035, fueled by government stimulus, grid upgrades and digital delivery tools.
Brahman Capital Management deploys FAIT for MAS OTC derivatives reporting
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Singapore investment manager Brahman Capital Management has adopted FAIT’s AI-driven reporting platform to handle MAS OTC derivatives reporting across trades, valuations and collateral.
Champagne market seen reaching $27.85B by 2035
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The global Champagne market is projected to grow from $17.42 billion in 2025 to $27.85 billion by 2035, fueled by premiumization, rosé demand, and expansion in Asia-Pacific.
UN forum side event links AI accountability, sustainability and youth participation
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At a July 10 side event of the 2026 UN High-level Political Forum in New York, experts and seven youth speakers from China and Singapore argued that AI must support green transition, inclusive infrastructure and public trust.
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.
Cathay FHC joins 24/7 Carbon-Free Energy Coalition as first financial member
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Cathay Financial Holdings said at London Climate Action Week 2026 that it has joined the 24/7 Carbon-Free Energy Coalition, becoming the first and only financial institution in the initiative.
Intric Global, Henley & Partners launch cross-border housing and residency collaboration
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Intric Global and Henley & Partners have formed a collaboration to help internationally mobile families make real estate, residency and education decisions together.
Shanghai courts Southeast Asian travelers with family-focused summer events
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Shanghai is rolling out its biggest summer consumption season from July to October 2026, aiming at travelers from Southeast Asia with sports, culture, nightlife and family attractions.
Kripicard launches global white-label platform for digital businesses
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Kripicard has launched a global white-label platform for eligible businesses worldwide, giving partners access to branded digital services built on the company’s infrastructure.
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.
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