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Lydia Wong plans Strings Camerata Italy masterclass and New York jury role
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Hong Kong educator Lydia Wong is expanding Strings Camerata’s international reach with a July 2027 masterclass and concert in Italy and a new jury appointment in New York. The moves build on student programs in Italy and New York that Wong says…
MINIX launches 140W GaN wall charger with rotatable smart display
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MINIX has launched the P140 Pro, a 140W four-port GaN wall charger with a rotatable smart screen that shows live power output, charging time and internal temperature.
House of Forme’s Year of the Snake wins Gold at A' Giftware Design Award
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House of Forme’s Year of the Snake red packet collection has won a Gold A’ Design Award in Giftware Design, recognizing the Hong Kong studio’s blend of cultural symbolism, craft and sustainability.
Truffle Donut seeks global franchise partners as expansion accelerates
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Japan-born Truffle Donut is opening its franchise pitch to master and area partners worldwide as the doughnut brand expands beyond Japan into Taiwan, Thailand, Canada and Hong Kong. The company says strong early overseas sales and growing consumer…
Dreamcos Turns General Brands Profitable After 2025 Acquisition
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Dreamcos said General Brands, the company behind DUFT&DOFT, posted an operating profit in the first half of 2026 after the cosmetics incubator completed its acquisition in 2025. The turnaround comes after losses narrowed from KRW 3.4 billion in…
Tuxedo Park estate Renamor heads to auction
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Renamor, a 151-acre historic estate in Tuxedo Park, New York, will go to auction Sept. 16 through Concierge Auctions, with bidding closing Sept. 29 in Hong Kong. The sale puts one of the region’s largest private compounds in front of a global…
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.
UnionPay App goes live on PayPay merchants through HIVEX
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TBCASoft said UnionPay’s mobile payment app will begin working at HIVEX-enabled locations tied to PayPay on Sept. 2, 2026. The move connects UnionPay’s wallet ecosystem with PayPay’s QR merchant network and could broaden cross-border payment…
Asia’s 2026 fitness trade shows spotlight regional sourcing and buyer matchmaking
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A 2026 review of Asia’s fitness trade exhibition calendar highlights ten organizers shaping sports and fitness business cooperation across China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Japan, South Korea and Southeast Asia. The list underscores how trade shows are…
Five Chinese capsule house makers draw glamping demand in 2026
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Five China-based capsule house manufacturers are being cited as key suppliers for glamping, resort and outdoor hospitality projects in 2026 as modular accommodation demand expands.
Ahmad Tea hosts pre-season tea masterclass with Antoine Semenyo
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Ahmad Tea brought Manchester City forward Antoine Semenyo to Hong Kong on Aug. 2, 2026, for a pre-season tea tasting masterclass tied to its “Preparation is Everything” campaign.
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.
Top 10 custom aluminum workboat manufacturers in China for 2026
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A new ranking spotlights 10 China-registered builders positioned to supply modular offshore and in-water aluminum workboats as global demand grows.
Five cosmetic bag suppliers in China highlighted for 2026
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A 2026 supplier profile spotlights Zhejiang Hansun Arts & Crafts and four other Chinese manufacturers as global beauty brands face rising demand, stricter compliance checks, and more pressure for sustainable packaging.
Transit Hall Media turns a novel into a licensable story database
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Transit Hall Media said Aug. 18 it has commercialized a 21-register database built from its historical epic, The House of He, and is offering dual-track licensing for film, gaming, publishing and other uses.
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.
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…
SIYBO 2026 returns to Singapore with 50 youth teams
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The Starlight International Youth Basketball Open will run in Singapore from Aug. 14-16, 2026, bringing 50 teams from 10 countries and regions to ActiveSG Bukit Canberra Sport Hall. The FIBA Asia-sanctioned event is backed by Sport Singapore, the…
Airtripmaker expands affordable business class flights from major U.S. cities
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Airtripmaker is offering competitive business class fares from major U.S. cities to India and other international destinations, aiming to make premium-cabin travel more accessible.
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