Author: PR Newswire

Globalization holds firm at a record level while trade flows in Asia expand and diversify Despite geopolitical tensions and rising uncertainty, countries largely maintain trade and investment ties with their traditional partner countries Record-long trade distances, AI-driven commerce, and resilient cross‑border flows paint a surprisingly robust picture of globalization U.S.–China trade fell to 2.0% of global trade, down from 2.7% in 2024 SINGAPORE / HANOI, VIETNAM / NEW YORK, US – Media OutReach Newswire – 13 March 2026 – Globalization remains at a historically high level at 25% in 2025 – despite escalating geopolitical tensions, rising U.S. tariffs, and uncertainty…

[ad_1] BARCELONA, Spain, March 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Alimentaria+Hostelco will return to the Gran Via of the Fira de Barcelona from March 23 to 26, 2026, consolidating its position as a leading platform in the food, hotel and catering value chain. In an edition marking the 50th anniversary of Alimentaria, the event will span 100,000 m² spread across seven pavilions, with international participation up 41% compared to 2024. The show will bring together more than 3,300 companies, including nearly 1,000 from 70 countries, representing more than 30% of the total. Europe, with Poland as the featured country, as well as…

[ad_1] Keypoint Intelligence to share research and insights on key trends affecting the printing industryFAIRFIELD, New Jersey, March 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Keypoint Intelligence will serve as the thought leadership partner at FESPA Global Print Expo 2026. The event will take place May 19-22, 2026 at Fira Barcelona in Barcelona, ​​Spain, bringing together print service providers, manufacturers and industry leaders from around the world to explore the latest technologies and market developments in the areas of large format, textile and production printing. Building on the collaboration launched in 2025, Intelligence of key points will continue to bring research and market…

AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS – Media OutReach Newswire – 12 March 2026 – Vietnam Airlines officially marked its entry into the Dutch market today with a high-profile promotion event at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, announcing the much-anticipated launch of nonstop flights between Hanoi and Amsterdam. Beginning June 16, 2026, Vietnam Airlines will operate three weekly round-trip flights using the state-of-the-art Airbus A350 wide-body aircraft. The event, joined by the Ambassador of Vietnam to the Netherlands, Mr. Ngo Huong Nam, served as a strategic platform to introduce the new route to key European travel partners. The gathering highlighted Vietnam’s growing appeal as a top-tier…

[ad_1] SHANGHAI, March 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Lanvin Group (NYSE: LANV, the “Group”), a global luxury fashion group, announced that St John Knits has appointed Mandy West as CEO, effective March 6, 2026. Ms West joined St John Knits in 2019 and most recently served as Sales Director. During her tenure, she also served as Senior Vice President of Retail, Wholesale and Purchasing, overseeing the company’s retail store strategy and broader business operations. Prior to joining St John Knits, Ms. West held leadership positions at Intermix, Nike and Tesla.The appointment marks an internal promotion for the company as it continues…

DUBAI, UAE – Media OutReach Newswire – 12 March 2026 – Over the past five years, GCC countries have made EV adoption a clear priority. Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030, the UAE’s Net Zero 2050 strategy and Qatar’s National Vision 2030 have moved from policy language to pavement. Master-planned districts in Riyadh are wired for electric charging from day one. Residential towers in Dubai and Abu Dhabi market EV-ready parking as a premium amenity. In Doha and Manama, public chargers now stand in mall basements and along waterfront boulevards, quietly normalizing a different way to refuel. With that, a new lifestyle…

Strategic Investment of S$3-5 billion in Singapore to advance AI-ready data centre developments, supporting over 2 GW of AI-ready capacity globally, and driving technological innovation with international ecosystem partners. First-mover advantage as one of Asia Pacific’s top three hyperscale data centre developers, with proven track record delivering large-scale campus developments in Malaysia, Thailand and India, supporting regional AI and cloud demand. Pioneering sustainable energy solutions, including Singapore’s first floating hydrogen power generation model leveraging the nation’s strengths in maritime transport, port infrastructure and global energy supply chains and research into nuclear energy as a future clean power source for data…

[ad_1] BANGKOK, March 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Ecolab, a global leader in water, hygiene and infection prevention solutions, today announced the launch in Southeast Asia of two groundbreaking innovations: Ecolab DishIQ™ and the Ecolab AquaIQ™ program at THAIFEX HOREC Asia, the region’s defining event for the hospitality and foodservice industry. This year, THAIFEX HORECA Asia brings together decision-makers from the hotel, restaurant, café and catering (HORECA) industries. DishIQ™ wins the innovation prize in the kitchen category at the THAIFEX – HOREC Xperiential Zone showEcolab’s DishIQ™, a smart dishwasher program powered by advanced sensors, intelligent software and real-time remote monitoring, received…

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 12 March 2026 – Zuellig Pharma, a leading healthcare solutions company in Asia, today announced that it has acquired all rights, title, and interest in and to Cialis® (Tadalafil), a leading men’s health product from Eli Lilly and Company (“Lilly”) in Hong Kong, Macau and South Korea. Following the acquisition, Zuellig Pharma will now own the trademarks, marketing authorizations and license manufacturing know-how for Cialis®, a treatment for erectile dysfunction (ED) and benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), in 11 markets in Asia, with the expansion of its ownership into three additional markets beyond the original…

[ad_1] HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam, March 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Roborock today announced that it has become the #1 global brand of intelligent cleaning robots in 2025according to the IDC Global Quarterly Intelligent Vacuum Robotics Tracker, 2025 (1). This recognition reflects Roborock’s technological leadership and accelerated global expansion in an industry currently entering a new stage of development defined by an expanding product portfolio. According to IDC, even when considering companies selling robotic vacuum cleaners, robotic lawn mowers, and other types of home clinical robots, Roborock was found to be the No. 1 brand in terms of shipments (5.8…