The Philippine Department of Tourism (DOT) has officially welcomed the arrival of Air China’s inaugural flight from Chongqing to Manila. This new direct service marks a critical strategic milestone in the Philippines’ ongoing efforts to restore Chinese tourist arrivals to pre-pandemic levels and beyond. A New Gateway for Chinese Travelers The launch of the Chongqing–Manila route is part of a broader bilateral push to enhance connectivity between the two nations. Chongqing, one of China’s four direct-administered municipalities and a massive inland economic engine, represents a huge untapped market for Philippine tourism. Route Details: Departure: Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG) Destination:…
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GUANGZHOU, China, May 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — At the exhibition area of the 139th Canton Fair’s Stationery category, exhibitors presented a diverse range of products shaped by technological integration, creative customization and details‑driven design, reflecting the evolving expectations of global buyers and the broader shift toward smarter and more efficient office solutions. Among the showcased highlights is an AI‑powered translation pen that merges intelligent processing with natural handwriting. The device restores the tactile feel of writing on paper while enabling seamless note-taking and real-time communication. Equipped with voiceprint recognition technology, it distinguishes speakers with accuracy, supporting structured meeting documentation and…
The manufacturer of the viral Dubai chocolate bar is planning to expand its operations in Clare. Drois Limited has warned however that a failure to secure planning permission in a timely fashion could put significant funding at risk. The company which claims to be the creators of the original Dubai Chocolate Bar has been operating in Quin since March 2025. Co-founded by three former engineers, the entrepreneurs are now seeking to upgrade their premises to change an existing retail area to a light manufacturing area. The company has provisionally secured a business expansion grant of €26,179 from the Local Enterprise…
Air travel to Dubai is gradually resuming following the crisis in the Middle East. Find out why flights were canceled, what the current situation is, and what passengers should keep in mind before traveling Book bus, train, plane tickets to/from Ukraine and between cities around the world BUY Air service to Dubai is gradually returning to normal after several months of serious disruptions caused by the security situation in the Middle East. This was reported by Business Insider, citing official statements from Dubai Airports.Resumption of Operations at Dubai AirportsThe city’s largest airports—Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Al Maktoum International Airport—have…
Natixis Investment Managers (IM) has appointed Charlie Tsai to head of Hong Kong to oversee its distribution operations in the city. Tsai (pictured) is currently the firm’s head of strategy, APAC, and will take on the new role effective 1 June 2026, reporting to Fabrice Chemouny, head of international distribution. Natixis IM’s leadership in the Apac region has been reshuffled in recent years following a string of recent appointments, including senior hires from Schroders and Morgan Stanley IM. Tsai in his new role will be responsible for growing Natixis IM’s business and brand in Hong Kong, as well as leading…
New Delhi: The Centre has announced 15,000 scholarships to train young professionals in artificial intelligence (AI) across media, entertainment, gaming and animation, as part of a broader effort to expand capabilities in emerging technologies.The initiative, introduced by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, will be delivered in collaboration with the Indian Institute of Creative Technologies (IICT), with support from industry partners such as Google and YouTube, according to an official statement.The programme is structured around skill development in areas including animation, visual effects, gaming and digital content creation, where AI-led tools and workflows are becoming more prevalent. It is positioned…
Doha-based Green Sky Capital has secured new funding for a $500 million sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production facility in Egypt’s Ain Sokhna. The project is backed by $200 million in funding for the initial phase from Qatar’s Al Mana Holding and Vision Invest, a Saudi Arabian infrastructure investor and developer. The facility, within the Suez Canal Economic Zone, will support the International Air Transport Association’s target for the aviation sector to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050, Green Sky Capital said in a statement. No details were given on the new funding amount. The Arab Energy Fund, formerly known…
JAKARTA – Dozens of members of the DKI Jakarta Regional Police (Satpol PP) in the past year have been under heavy working conditions and limited infrastructure, triggering scrutiny. In fact, many Satpol PP members have high blood pressure.Member of Commission A of the DKI Jakarta DPRD Kevin Wu assessed this incident as a serious alarm over the issue of workload and operational support in the field.Kevin assessed that the death of dozens of officers in one year could not be considered normal. He saw that there were fundamental problems in the management of human resources to the distribution of personnel.”We…
India’s Dhoot Transmission, a Bain Capital-backed electrical and electronics company, has acquired Multilink, a Bengaluru-based manufacturer of electronics and electrical products for two- and three-wheeler OEMs. Multilink is a supplier to several OEMs, with a diversified product portfolio that includes chargers, sensors, relays and switches. The acquisition aligns with Dhoot’s strategy to capitalize on accelerating trends towards increasing electrification, premiumization and electronic content in vehicles, supported by rising EV adoption, the company said, according to a report by Hindu Businessline. The acquisition is expected to boost Dhoot’s capabilities across key electronic and electrical product categories for 2W and 3W OEMs. “Multilink is…
Iran’s high-speed patrol boats in ‘asymmetrical’ naval war in Strait of Hormuz, Persian Gulf (File photo)China’s shock warning to the US President Donald Trump that his road to Beijing goes through the Strait of Hormuz has been an audacious move directly linking his planned visit to China on May 14-15 with the situation around Iran. It is more than coincidental that China’s whiplash in the form of a special press conference to mark the commencement of China’s presidency of the Security Council on May 1 at the UN by its special representative Ambassador Fu Cong came hot on the heels of…