Global Business

MADRID — The second edition of THE WORLD’S 100 BEST COFFEE SHOPS was presented on February 16 during CoffeeFest Madrid 2026. This definitive list of the world’s best specialty coffee shops is the first global ranking dedicated to recognising excellence in coffee and has become one of the m...

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Tycoons, an initiative of the AIM Global Foundation, will convene for the first time in Dubai on 12 April 2026 as part of AIM Congress 2026, bringing together an invitation-only group of approximately 500 local and international decision-makers. The High-Level...

BOSTON — JA Worldwide yesterday announced that Vivek Kumar would serve as the next President and chief executive officer of JA Asia Pacific. Vivek joins the organization at a moment when the Asia Pacific region was positioned to shape the global future: more than 60 percent of the world’s ...

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — The MICHELIN Guide Saudi Arabia 2026 has recently hosted the inaugural MICHELIN Guide Restaurant Celebration, celebrating the country’s wonderfully dynamic culinary landscape. This year’s selection showcases the growing sophistication and diversity of the Saudi dinin...

MUMBAI, India — QNA Marcom and Events, a global leader in strategic marketing, B2B conferences, and brand-building platforms, has announced the launch of its Asia-Pacific (APAC) headquarters in Mumbai, marking a significant milestone in the company’s expansion across the region. The launch...

HONG KONG — The 19th Asian Financial Forum (AFF) was held in Hong Kong today co-organized by the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), the forum marked the region’s first major financial gathering of the year. China ...

GENEVA — The aviation and wider travel industry is at a critical inflection point as legacy IT systems struggle to meet the demands of soaring passenger volumes and escalating cyber threats. To safeguard operations and reputation, the sector must urgently adopt secure, scalable, cloud-nati...

HANOVER — CNH’s (NYSE: CNH) iconic agriculture brand, New Holland, has once again set the benchmark for excellence. The New Holland T4.120F Auto Command earned top honors in the Specialized category at the prestigious 2026 Tractor of the Year (TOTY) awards. The ceremony was held today at A...

TOKYO — Pacifica Hotels G.K. today announced that it has signed a franchise agreement with Marriott International, Inc. to introduce City Express by Marriott to Japan through the conversion of two existing hotels in Osaka. Following a comprehensive rebranding, the properties are expected t...