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ETP Group says stores can solve APAC quick-commerce logistics
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ETP Group is pitching store networks as the next quick-commerce advantage in Asia-Pacific, arguing that unified commerce and store-based micro-fulfilment can help retailers meet faster delivery demand without relying only on new warehouses.
APAC is cheapest region to hire senior AI engineers, Second Talent finds
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Second Talent compared hiring costs for senior AI engineers across 12 markets in APAC, Central and Eastern Europe, and Latin America, and found APAC had the lowest fully loaded annual cost at $48,600. The analysis also showed that time-zone…
China’s non-woven bag machine makers gain from plastic bans
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China’s non-woven bag making machine market is expanding as more countries restrict single-use plastics and packaging producers switch to reusable alternatives.
SoyNet pushes hybrid and on-premise AI interpretation for secure events
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SoyNet is expanding its DABAR real-time interpretation platform into the global MICE, B2B and B2G markets with hybrid and closed-network deployments.
SINSUN FASTENER touts Northern China self-tapping screw scale
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SINSUN FASTENER says its Tianjin operation is Northern China’s largest self-tapping screw production base, with more than 20,000 SKUs, 8,500-plus containers of annual output capacity and distribution in 90+ countries.
Constar claims unique triple certification in China for contact lenses
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Gansu Constar Technology Group says it is the only contact lens manufacturer in China with FDA, CE 0197 and ISO 13485 certifications at the same time.
Five Chinese geomembrane makers highlighted for 2026 project demand
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A 2026 market overview spotlights five Chinese geomembrane manufacturers supplying mining, aquaculture, water containment and environmental projects.
Coinfest Asia returns to Bali with tracks for institutions, builders and traders
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Coinfest Asia will return to Melasti Beach in Bali on Aug. 20-21, 2026, with separate programs for institutions, builders and traders across Asia’s crypto and Web3 markets.
Constar maps 10-country contact lens import rules for 2026
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Constar released a 2026 compliance guide showing how contact lens import rules differ across 10 major markets, from the US and EU to India, Saudi Arabia and South Korea.
Chinese pet owners shift to premium care, TGM study finds
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TGM Research’s Pet Care Insights 2026 in China shows that Chinese pet owners are spending more on pets, favoring quality over price and showing strong interest in preventive care and pet tech.
Global Art & Fashion Gala marks America 250 at the Kennedy Center
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The Global Humanities Foundation hosted the Global Art & Fashion Gala – America the Beautiful at the Kennedy Center on Aug. 17, 2026, drawing diplomats, artists and civic leaders from more than 15 countries.
Five Chinese PSA nitrogen generator manufacturers for 2026 buyers
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Industrial buyers looking to shift from delivered gas to on-site nitrogen generation are evaluating Chinese PSA suppliers in 2026. Hangzhou Boda Purity Equipment Co., Ltd. is one of five manufacturers highlighted for energy-saving gas separation…
Five China paper strength agent makers stand out in 2026
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China remains a major sourcing hub for paper strength agents as packaging, recycled fiber use and food-contact requirements lift demand in 2026. A new profile highlights five manufacturers and the capabilities buyers are weighing beyond price,…
Five China sizing agent makers gain attention in 2026 paper chemicals review
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A 2026 supplier review highlights five China-based sizing agent manufacturers for papermaking chemicals, led by Qingzhou Jinhao New Material Co., Ltd. The review points buyers to product scope, documentation, and export support as paper mills look…
URBAN BREAK and TOY CON SEOUL draw 58,000 in first fully integrated edition
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URBAN BREAK & TOY CON SEOUL 2026 ended Aug. 2 at COEX in Seoul after a four-day run that drew about 58,000 visitors and brought together 355 artists from 15 countries.
GreenBidz lands strategic investment from Headwater Capital
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GreenBidz said it secured strategic investment from Headwater Capital to speed up development of its AI-powered industrial asset marketplace and circular economy platform.
TyrAds wins ISO 27001 security certification
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TyrAds said Aug. 17 that it earned ISO 27001:2022 certification for its information security management system, a move aimed at reassuring enterprise customers and partners about data handling and compliance.
Precision Periodic and Kisma Minerals line up Tanzania nickel supply for Florida refinery
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Precision Periodic has signed a memorandum of understanding with Kisma Minerals to bring nickel MHP from Tanzania to a planned Florida refinery, aiming to build a direct Africa-to-U.S. supply chain.
Constar expands monthly color lens design output to 1,000 patterns
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Gansu Constar Technology Group says it is now producing more than 1,000 new color contact lens patterns a month as private-label demand rises across more than 50 countries.
Executive Agility names Wayne Apted to lead APAC and Africa expansion
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Executive Agility has appointed veteran finance executive Wayne Apted as vice president for APAC and Africa, based in Perth, to expand access to its U.S. listing readiness and capital markets execution services.
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