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Nayarit spotlights Indigenous heritage, food and artisans beyond the beach
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Nayarit is promoting cultural and community tourism across the Pacific coast state as travelers look for deeper, more local experiences.
MUSASHI JAPAN opens knife store in Osaka Namba
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TAIMATSU Inc. opened MUSASHI JAPAN Osaka Namba Ebisubashi Store in Namba, Osaka, on Aug. 19, 2026, expanding its Japanese kitchen knife retail footprint beyond Tokyo.
Top 10 China banquet hall chandelier manufacturers for 2026
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A 2026 supplier review names ten China-based manufacturers serving banquet hall chandeliers and hospitality lighting, with Zhongshan YZ ART LIGHT Co., Ltd. singled out for factory-direct production and hotel project experience.
Avio Coach Craft joins Malibu Pacific Palisades Chamber
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Avio Coach Craft has joined the Malibu Pacific Palisades Chamber of Commerce as the West Los Angeles luxury collision repair shop deepens ties with Malibu and Pacific Palisades customers after the fires.
Five Chinese decorative lighting makers to watch in 2026
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China remains a major source of decorative lighting for hotels and commercial projects in 2026, with buyers weighing engineering support, customization and compliance alongside price.
Divinity Atlas launches free encyclopedia of world religions with public fact-checking system
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Interactive Lion has launched Divinity Atlas, a free online encyclopedia covering world religions, mythologies and esoteric traditions, now live at www.divinityatlas.com. The site pairs 16,156 entries and 138,802 citations with a public process…
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.
Faith-based musical PERFECT! released as 28-song audio experience
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AEM Music has released “PERFECT! The Musical” as a 28-song audio project streaming now on its website and major digital platforms.
MUSASHI JAPAN opens renewed Shibuya Center-Gai store in Tokyo
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TAIMATSU Inc. has officially opened the refreshed MUSASHI JAPAN Shibuya Center-Gai Store in Tokyo after first launching the location in advance in 2025. The shop is meant to showcase Japanese kitchen knives in a more spacious retail setting that…
Ghanshyam Dass named among Outlook India’s 25 Visionaries of India
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Ghanshyam Dass has been recognised by Outlook India in its “25 Visionaries of India” special edition marking India’s 80th Independence Day. The honor highlights his five-decade career in international banking, capital markets and institution…
Park Hyatt Maldives Hadahaa launches season-long MICHELIN-starred dining series
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Park Hyatt Maldives Hadahaa is expanding its Masters of Food & Wine concept into a six-part culinary series running from October 2026 through April 2027. The resort will host Michelin-starred chefs from Europe and Asia for themed dinners tied to…
Music tourism market seen reaching $363.8B by 2033
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A new Persistence Market Research study says the global music tourism market could grow from $129.5 billion in 2026 to $363.8 billion by 2033 as live events, festivals and cultural travel keep drawing international visitors.
Paint rollers market seen hitting $9.3 billion by 2033
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The global paint rollers market is projected to rise from $6.8 billion in 2026 to $9.3 billion by 2033, driven by construction, renovation and demand for higher-quality painting tools.
MUSASHI JAPAN opens Hiroshima Hondori store
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TAIMATSU Inc. has opened a new MUSASHI JAPAN store in Hiroshima’s Hondori Shopping Street, expanding the brand’s retail reach in a busy area that draws visitors from Japan and overseas.
Five Chinese bathroom vanity makers to watch in 2026
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Chinese bathroom vanity suppliers are gaining share as global demand grows for wood, floating and freestanding designs.
Juego Studios says game art outsourcing is becoming a production safety net
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Juego Studios says studios are increasingly using external art teams to protect release schedules as 2026 budget pressure cuts internal headcount and raises content demands.
Daegu to host record World Masters Athletics Championships in Asia
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More than 7,400 athletes from 106 countries will compete in Daegu, South Korea, from Aug. 21 to Sept. 3, 2026, in the largest World Masters Athletics Championships ever held in Asia. The event is expected to draw more than 11,000 visitors and…
VSee launches MorePerfect for longevity clinics and researchers
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VSee unveiled MorePerfect.ai at the 2026 Asia-Pacific Healthy Longevity International Summit in Hong Kong, giving longevity clinics and researchers a way to share anonymized data and match patients with “body twins” across the region.
Five Chinese hydraulic cylinder makers to watch in 2026
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Chinese hydraulic cylinder makers are playing a bigger role in global supply chains for construction, mining, agriculture and waste equipment.
Japan-Malawi platform links language lessons to school meals and jobs
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A Malawi-based, solar-powered language platform launched in June 2026 through a partnership between NPO Seibo Japan and Beehive Centre of Social Enterprise.
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