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Asia Pacific’s Largest Marriott Executive Apartments Opens In KL
Hype Malaysia
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August 18, 2025
Marriott Executive Apartments has opened Marriott Executive Apartments Kuala Lumpur for travellers who want upscale living with personalised service. Located in central Kuala Lumpur, it’s the brand’s largest property with 353 serviced apartments,...
Vancouver location of famous NYC halal restaurant permanently closed
Vancouver Is Awesome
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August 18, 2025
One of only two Canadian branches of the New York-born brand has quietly closed up shop. Back in November 2022, popular New York fast-casual restaurant, The Halal Guys, announced it was opening its first Vancouver location. After months of...
Exchanging Cultures: Japanese students visit Livingston, and local youth visit Japan as part of Sister City Program
Livingston Enterprise - Montana
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A group of local youths visited Japan in July, and some Japanese teens came to town this month as part of the long-running Sister City Program involving Livingston and Naganohara, Japan. The Japanese children, who were all 14 years old, kicked off...
Plastic Waste from Asia Inundates Sea of Japan Coastline, Japan Also Urged to Deal With Domestically Produced Waste
The Japan News
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August 18, 2025
The Yomiuri Shimbun Plastic waste covers the coast in Tsushima, Nagasaki Prefecture, on Wednesday. Tomoko Kito and Hiroto Nishihara Yomiuri Shimbun Staff Writers 6:00 JST, August 19, 2025 Marine waste that has drifted over from other Asian...
Middleton’s Happy Wok makes China’s regional flavors shine
The Cap Times - Wisconsin
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Cai Zhou, a Madison resident of 23 years who was born in Shanghai, says one of the biggest misconceptions people in other Chinese regions have about those from Shanghai is that they can’t handle spice. Zhou likes to prove that assumption wrong....
New restaurants and businesses in Great Falls
KRTV - Montana
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August 18, 2025
Several new businesses are in the works for Great Falls - or have opened in recent weeks - here's the latest information. WHAT: Construction of Panera Bread WHERE: 1322 10th Avenue South OPENING: Not yet announced FORMERLY: JB's Restaurant Panera...
Independence Day: Gojek empowers local tech talent in driving innovation for Indonesia
The Jakarta Post
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s Indonesia marks its 80th Independence Day, Gojek reiterated its focus on strengthening the country’s digital ecosystem by nurturing local technology talent. Locally trained engineers remained at the heart of its product development, said the...
Investment opportunities in Indonesia’s growing logistics sector
The Jakarta Post
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ndonesia's logistics industry presents significant investment opportunities, driven by robust demand growth and transformative market trends. According to a new study by Boston Consulting Group (BCG), the logistics sector in Indonesia is forecast...
Revealed: Winners of the Gourmet Traveller Annual Restaurant Awards
Gourmet Traveller
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August 18, 2025
Sydney seafood institution Saint Peter has claimed the top honour in Gourmet Traveller‘s Annual Restaurant Awards, with chef-owner Josh Niland accepting the prestigious Restaurant of the Year accolade with his signature humility. “With a menu that...
GEN Restaurant Group opens three new outlets in South Korea
Verdict Food Service
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August 18, 2025
GEN Restaurant Group, parent company of GEN Korean BBQ, has announced the opening of three new international outlets in South Korea. This expansion is the company’s first entry to the city and brings the total number of GEN Korean BBQ locations to...
8 new Bay Area alfresco restaurants for summer-fall dining
The Mercury News - California
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August 18, 2025
Summer weather arrived late this year in the Bay Area, but the balmy evenings from now through early autumn should provide plenty of opportunities to enjoy dining on a shaded terrace or twinkle-lit patio. Here are eight wonderful new spots from...
Tourist Attractions in Indonesia
PlanetWare
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Written by Casey Hynes and Michael Law Updated Aug 18, 2025 The Indonesian archipelago is a collection of islands that holds untold treasures in its diversity of cultures, landscapes, and cities. With more than 17,000 islands under its...
I had breakfast at the new Dishoom restaurant in Glasgow - here's what to order from the menu
GlasgowWorld
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August 18, 2025
Scottish produce meets Bombay spice for new Indian comfort food restaurant which features some outstanding breakfast dishes. Dishoom will officially open in Glasgow on 29 August in a 7,000 sq ft unit in a landmark building on Nelson Mandela Place,...
India proposes next-gen GST reforms with simplified two-rate structure, new 40% slab for sin goods
CNBC-TV18
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August 18, 2025
The Centre has circulated a blueprint for next-generation Goods and Services Tax (GST) reforms — a move that could redefine the way India consumes and pays taxes. At the heart of the proposal is a simplified two-rate structure of 5% and 18%, along...
East Asian restaurant Mai Mai launches in Bengaluru
ETHospitalityWorld.com
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August 18, 2025
Bengaluru’s dining scene welcomed a new entrant with the launch of Mai Mai, a modern East Asian kitchen rooted in memory, guided by intention, and built for a new generation of diners. Behind Mai Mai are first-time restaurateurs and husband-wife...
Jai Fai Restaurant Faces Pricing Probe After YouTuber Complaint
Khaosod English
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August 18, 2025
BANGKOK — Thailand’s Commerce Ministry will investigate a famous Bangkok restaurant after a popular YouTuber complained about being charged 4,000 baht ($123) for a crab omelet that was listed at 1,500 baht ($42) on the menu. Udom Srisomsong,...
Taiwan showcases its soft power with Trendy Taipei
Travel Daily Media
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August 18, 2025
The Taipei City Government is all set to hold TRENDY TAIPEI 2025 from 25th August, centred on the theme Trendy Taipei: It’s Now. The event highlights the energy and immediacy of the Taiwanese music scene and is structured around three major...
Biryanis to bar snacks, this new Hyderabad restaurant puts South India’s known and unknown parts on a plate
Conde Nast Traveller
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August 18, 2025
At Tuya, there’s no bar, no influencer collabs. Which might point to why it’s empty now. What there is is some damned delicious food. The restaurant itself is one of the few chef-owned and operated restaurants in Hyderabad and is a labour of love,...
India's EV Charging Network Expands Significantly, Per TATA.ev Report 2025
India.com
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August 18, 2025
Home Car And Bike India’s EV Charging Network Expands Significantly, Per TATA.ev Report 2025 India’s EV story is charging ahead! TATA.ev’s 2025 report shows more people driving EVs daily, taking long road trips, and trusting a growing, faster...
world Daily roundup: Starbucks Singapore and Mofusand launching second collection on Aug 20 — and other top stories today
Asiaone
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August 18, 2025
Stay in the know with a recap of our top stories today. 1. Berry cute: Starbucks Singapore and Mofusand launching second collection on Aug 20 The Mofusand craze in Singapore continues as Starbucks Singapore has announced the launch of its second...