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Aligning Manufacturing Support Services with Retail Supply Chain Operations
NewsApr 13, 2026

Aligning Manufacturing Support Services with Retail Supply Chain Operations

Retail supply chains have become far more complex as e‑commerce, omnichannel buying and globally distributed sourcing raise delivery expectations. This complexity creates gaps in order accuracy, inventory positioning and fulfillment speed when manufacturing and retail operate in silos. Integrating manufacturing...

By CEO Today
Sharon Pais Takes over From Nandita Sinha at Myntra, Bets on M-Now for Growth
NewsApr 13, 2026

Sharon Pais Takes over From Nandita Sinha at Myntra, Bets on M-Now for Growth

Flipkart‑owned Myntra appointed Sharon Pais as its new CEO, succeeding Nandita Sinha who will depart in the coming months. Pais, formerly head of Flipkart Fashion, said the company will keep its strategic focus on brand expansion and AI‑driven discovery while...

By ETRetail (India)
A Distinguished New Look for The Royal Livingstone Hotel
NewsApr 13, 2026

A Distinguished New Look for The Royal Livingstone Hotel

The Royal Livingstone Victoria Falls Zambia Hotel by Anantara has completed a full refurbishment of 93 rooms, adding four new Junior Suites and modernising existing categories. The redesign blends the property’s historic safari‑Victorian charm with contemporary Zambian aesthetics, featuring upgraded...

By Breaking Travel News
Aehr’s Quarterly Revenue Rebounds to $10.3m
NewsApr 13, 2026

Aehr’s Quarterly Revenue Rebounds to $10.3m

Aehr Test Systems posted third‑quarter 2026 revenue of $10.3 million, up from $9.9 million last quarter but down from $18.3 million a year earlier. Non‑GAAP operating expenses rose to $6.31 million and the company recorded a net loss of $1.52 million. Cash and equivalents increased...

By Semiconductor Today
Indonesia's Kenangan Coffee Lands in Taiwan with First Outlet at Shin Kong Mitsukoshi
NewsApr 13, 2026

Indonesia's Kenangan Coffee Lands in Taiwan with First Outlet at Shin Kong Mitsukoshi

Indonesia’s fast‑growing coffee chain Kenangan Coffee opened its first Taiwan outlet in Taipei’s Shin Kong Mitsukoshi A11. The launch marks the latest step in a multi‑year international push that already includes Australia, India and other Southeast Asian markets. Kenangan now runs more...

By Marketing-Interactive
This Southwest London Neighbourhood Is Getting a New Sports Direct Store
NewsApr 13, 2026

This Southwest London Neighbourhood Is Getting a New Sports Direct Store

Sports Direct opened a 31,000‑sq‑ft, two‑floor store on Kingston’s Market Place, replacing a former Clas Ohlson outlet. The shop carries premium labels such as Nike, Adidas, New Balance and Puma, and introduces the chain’s first in‑store tennis‑racket restringing service through...

By Time Out
Level Up Your Gaming Experience with Fast and Reliable Top-Up Services
NewsApr 13, 2026

Level Up Your Gaming Experience with Fast and Reliable Top-Up Services

The article highlights ManaBuy as a trusted platform that delivers instant in‑game currency for titles like Mobile Legends: Bang Bang and Free Fire. It stresses that diamonds and other virtual assets are essential for unlocking premium content and staying competitive....

By The Good Men Project
Nu Holdings: Doubling Down Despite U.S. Expansion Concerns
NewsApr 13, 2026

Nu Holdings: Doubling Down Despite U.S. Expansion Concerns

Nu Holdings (NU) continues to pursue aggressive growth in Latin America, leveraging its founder‑led, digital‑first model that delivers 45% FX‑neutral revenue growth and a 33% return on equity. The bank’s unit economics remain strong, with low‑cost customer acquisition and prudent...

By Seeking Alpha — Site feed
Bell 505 Sets Latin American Order Record
NewsApr 13, 2026

Bell 505 Sets Latin American Order Record

Bell announced at Chile's FIDAE air show that its 505 light helicopter set a record number of orders in Latin America for 2025. While the exact order count was not disclosed, the Southern Cone now hosts more 505s than any...

By Business Airport International
Iran Warns Persian Gulf Port Security ‘for All or None’ as Hormuz Tensions Escalate
NewsApr 13, 2026

Iran Warns Persian Gulf Port Security ‘for All or None’ as Hormuz Tensions Escalate

Iran’s Khatam al‑Anbiya Central Headquarters warned on April 13 that security in the Persian Gulf and Gulf of Oman must be collective, stating any threat to Iranian ports endangers all regional ports. The statement follows the collapse of Iran‑U.S. talks and...

By bne IntelliNews
Borr Drilling Anticipates Step-Up in Rig Contracting Game
NewsApr 13, 2026

Borr Drilling Anticipates Step-Up in Rig Contracting Game

Borr Drilling, the Bermuda‑based offshore driller, announced that its four rigs operating in the Middle East – Arabia III, Groa, Arabia II and Forseti – are set to resume work in April 2026 after recent geopolitical disruptions. The company’s Odin jack‑up, delayed by...

By Offshore Energy
Macao Showcases Asia-Pacific Tourism Collaborations at MITE 2026
NewsApr 13, 2026

Macao Showcases Asia-Pacific Tourism Collaborations at MITE 2026

Macao hosted MITE 2026, spotlighting Asia‑Pacific tourism collaborations ahead of the 13th APEC Tourism Ministerial Meeting and the 67th APEC Tourism Working Group Meeting. The expo attracted strong participation from regional tourism boards and travel agencies, offering itineraries, cultural showcases,...

By TTG Asia
Why UPF Panic and Scratch-Cooking Nostalgia Won’t Send Food Backwards
NewsApr 13, 2026

Why UPF Panic and Scratch-Cooking Nostalgia Won’t Send Food Backwards

Consumers are gravitating toward traditional food practices such as fermentation, pickling, and scratch cooking, yet overall eating habits are shifting away from classic three‑meal structures. The rise of “snackification” sees about 60% of shoppers breaking meals into frequent snacks, while...

By FoodNavigator
How Marta Bralic Kerns Built a $1.7 Billion Femtech Unicorn From a Mother’s Experience
NewsApr 13, 2026

How Marta Bralic Kerns Built a $1.7 Billion Femtech Unicorn From a Mother’s Experience

Marta Bralic Kerns turned a frustrating pregnancy experience into Pomelo Care, a virtual maternal‑health platform now valued at $1.7 billion. Founded in 2021, the New York‑based company uses predictive analytics and 24‑hour clinical support to identify risks early and deliver personalized care...

By CEO Today
UK Will Not Back Blockade of Strait of Hormuz, PM Starmer Says
NewsApr 13, 2026

UK Will Not Back Blockade of Strait of Hormuz, PM Starmer Says

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said the UK will not support any blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, despite U.S. plans to restrict Iranian maritime traffic. He emphasized that Britain’s focus is on keeping the waterway fully open and has...

By Al-Monitor
Macao’s Health Tourism Gains Momentum with Wellness Expansion
NewsApr 13, 2026

Macao’s Health Tourism Gains Momentum with Wellness Expansion

Macao is accelerating its tourism‑plus‑big‑health strategy by opening several new medical facilities, including the Islands Healthcare Complex, iRad Hospital, a Wynn Palace medical center, and a Traditional Chinese Medicine museum. The government highlighted these assets at MITE 2026, promoting cross‑border...

By TTG Asia
All Confirmed and Leaked Future Characters in Destiny Rising
NewsApr 13, 2026

All Confirmed and Leaked Future Characters in Destiny Rising

Destiny: Rising will launch its first character rerun with Gwynn on April 16, paired with an Efrideet companion banner expected to run 20‑30 days. The Void‑offense hero returns after being outclassed by newer Lightbearers, marking a potential shift toward revisiting legacy...

By Dot Esports
The Ultimate Do-Nothing Side Hustle: Selling Courses
NewsApr 13, 2026

The Ultimate Do-Nothing Side Hustle: Selling Courses

The online course market is booming, with the global digital education sector projected to reach $134 billion by 2030. Low barriers to entry let anyone—from seasoned creators to novices—package and sell instructional content on platforms such as Kajabi, Squarespace, and Beehiiv....

By Business Insider — Markets
First LNG Shore-to-Ship Bunkering Operation at South Florida Port
NewsApr 13, 2026

First LNG Shore-to-Ship Bunkering Operation at South Florida Port

Sawgrass LNG & Power completed its first shore‑to‑ship LNG bunkering at Port Everglades on March 26, 2026, fueling the Ritz‑Carlton Yacht Collection vessel Ilma. The operation demonstrates the viability of LNG as a low‑carbon marine fuel for both cruise and cargo traffic in South Florida....

By Seatrade Maritime
Cooling Solar Modules with Nanofluids Based on Graphene Oxide, Mxene
NewsApr 13, 2026

Cooling Solar Modules with Nanofluids Based on Graphene Oxide, Mxene

An international research team combined a three‑dimensional oscillating heat pipe (3D‑OHP) with a surfactant‑free hybrid graphene‑oxide (GO) and MXene nanofluid to passively cool photovoltaic (PV) modules. Field tests on a 50 W panel in Mashhad, Iran, achieved temperature reductions exceeding 24 °C,...

By pv magazine
Seasonal Peaks Drive 22% Surge in Q1 eCommerce Deliveries
NewsApr 13, 2026

Seasonal Peaks Drive 22% Surge in Q1 eCommerce Deliveries

Scurri’s Q1 2026 data shows eCommerce deliveries surged 22% year‑over‑year, with 46.7 million shipments processed. Gross merchandise value climbed €907 million (about $990 million) to €5 billion (≈$5.5 billion), underscoring strong consumer demand despite economic headwinds. Seasonal spikes around Valentine’s and Mother’s Day lifted volumes,...

By ChannelX (formerly Tamebay)
Form 8.5 (EPT/RI) - Kore Potash Plc
NewsApr 13, 2026

Form 8.5 (EPT/RI) - Kore Potash Plc

Shore Capital Stockbrokers Ltd, acting as an exempt principal trader, disclosed its dealings in Kore Potash Plc on 10 April 2026. The broker bought 32,747 ordinary shares at 3.075 pence per share (≈$0.038) and sold 21,000 shares at 3.3 pence per share (≈$0.041). No derivatives, options,...

By The Manila Times – Business
Malaysia Launches Push to Encourage Local Investors to Buy Stocks
NewsApr 13, 2026

Malaysia Launches Push to Encourage Local Investors to Buy Stocks

Malaysia's Securities Commission unveiled a five‑year Capital Market Masterplan targeting a market capitalization of $1.4‑$1.6 trillion by 2030, a 35‑47% rise from 2025 levels. The plan tackles weak equity valuations and low retail participation—currently only about a quarter of Malaysians invest...

By KrASIA
As the New Galactic Civilization 4 DLC Rolls Out, You Can the Game at Under $3 in the Latest Humble...
NewsApr 13, 2026

As the New Galactic Civilization 4 DLC Rolls Out, You Can the Game at Under $3 in the Latest Humble...

The Humble Bundle is offering the base game Galactic Civilizations 4 for just $2.57 (≈$2.91) and a full seven‑title package for $18 (≈$20.40) until April 22. The deal includes the core game plus all released DLC—Megastructures, Tales of the Arnor, and Supernova—while promising...

By PCGamesN
Why Singapore’s Property Slowdown Is the Envy of the Rest of Asia
NewsApr 13, 2026

Why Singapore’s Property Slowdown Is the Envy of the Rest of Asia

Singapore faces an energy shock, prompting a S$1 billion ($784 million) aid package to offset fuel costs and support households. Despite the macro backdrop, the city‑state’s housing market remains resilient, with private and HDB resale prices still rising year‑on‑year. The HDB resale...

By South China Morning Post – Asia
Data: PSB Funding Decrease Greater in France than EU Average
NewsApr 13, 2026

Data: PSB Funding Decrease Greater in France than EU Average

A consulting study using EBU data finds public‑service broadcasting (PSB) funding across 45 European nations fell from 0.18 % to 0.14 % of GDP between 2014 and 2024, an 8.6 % revenue drop. France experienced a sharper decline of 9.9 %, with its per‑capita...

By Advanced Television
Regeneron and Sanofi Report the EC Approval of Dupixent (Dupilumab) for Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria (CSU)
NewsApr 13, 2026

Regeneron and Sanofi Report the EC Approval of Dupixent (Dupilumab) for Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria (CSU)

Regeneron and Sanofi announced that the European Commission has approved Dupixent (dupilumab) for moderate‑to‑severe chronic spontaneous urticaria in children aged 2‑11 who remain symptomatic despite antihistamines. The decision follows two Phase‑III studies—LIBERTY‑CUPID and CUPIDKids—that demonstrated significant reductions in UAS7 scores...

By PharmaShots
The More We Add To U.S. Healthcare, The Worse It Gets
NewsApr 13, 2026

The More We Add To U.S. Healthcare, The Worse It Gets

U.S. healthcare is spiraling because providers respond to demand by adding staff, beds, and bureaucracy instead of redesigning care delivery. The article argues that subtraction—through economies of scale in outpatient groups and severity‑based segmentation in inpatient settings—can lower costs and...

By Forbes – Healthcare
Irishman Anthony Whelan Appointed to Senior Job in European Commission
NewsApr 13, 2026

Irishman Anthony Whelan Appointed to Senior Job in European Commission

Anthony Whelan, an Irish senior civil servant and former adviser to EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, has been appointed head of the European Commission’s competition directorate. The role places him at the helm of the EU’s most influential antitrust and...

By The Irish Times – Business
Smurfit Westrock Puts Paper on Rail Between Germany and Poland
NewsApr 13, 2026

Smurfit Westrock Puts Paper on Rail Between Germany and Poland

Smurfit Westrock has launched a dedicated rail corridor linking its Hoya mill in Germany with packaging plants in Poland, replacing more than 1,400 truck trips each year. The service uses 600‑metre trains operated by PKP Cargo and Transwaggon, aiming to...

By RailFreight.com
System Integrator Guoxia’s Revenue and Profits Surge over 100% Amidst Shift to Utility-Scale
NewsApr 13, 2026

System Integrator Guoxia’s Revenue and Profits Surge over 100% Amidst Shift to Utility-Scale

Guoxia Technology (02655.HK) posted FY 2025 operating revenue of RMB 2.057 billion (≈$301 million), a 100.6% jump from the prior year, and net profit of RMB 103 million (≈$15 million), up 109.5%. The company’s revenue mix shifted dramatically toward utility‑scale storage, which now accounts for 76.6%...

By Energy Storage News
To Lam’s Vietnam Drifting Perceptibly Closer to China
NewsApr 13, 2026

To Lam’s Vietnam Drifting Perceptibly Closer to China

Vietnam’s new president‑party chief To Lam has begun his first overseas trip by visiting China, followed by a planned meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump. His dual role eliminates previous diplomatic friction, allowing him to negotiate directly with both superpowers. In...

By Asia Times – Defense
Lidl Parent Expands Into Telecommunications with 1Global
NewsApr 13, 2026

Lidl Parent Expands Into Telecommunications with 1Global

The Schwarz Group, owner of Lidl and Kaufland, is buying a 10% stake in telecom firm 1Global for roughly $80 million. The investment bolsters Lidl Connect, the supermarket chain’s mobile‑virtual‑network‑operator, which currently serves about two million German customers. Until now Lidl Connect...

By Retail Detail (EU)
AESC and NEXTES Sign 1.5 GWh Strategic Supply Agreement, Marking Japan's Largest Energy Storage Cell Order of 2026
NewsApr 13, 2026

AESC and NEXTES Sign 1.5 GWh Strategic Supply Agreement, Marking Japan's Largest Energy Storage Cell Order of 2026

AESC and NEXTES have signed a three‑year agreement to supply 1.5 GWh of battery cells for grid‑scale energy storage, the largest single ESS cell order in Japan for 2026. The deal leverages AESC’s 14 gigafactories and its JIS, IEC and UL...

By The Manila Times – Business
30-Meter Steel Suction Wing System for Oceangoing Vessels Comes to Market
NewsApr 13, 2026

30-Meter Steel Suction Wing System for Oceangoing Vessels Comes to Market

Dutch firm Econowind has launched the 5-series VentoFoil, a 30‑meter steel suction wing designed for deep‑sea vessels. The first commercial unit will be fitted on Boomsma Shipping’s new ship Frisian Future this May, with eight additional wind‑ready vessels slated for...

By Offshore Energy
This Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stock Just Hit an All-Time Low, But Wall Street Says It's Time to Buy
NewsApr 13, 2026

This Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stock Just Hit an All-Time Low, But Wall Street Says It's Time to Buy

SentinelOne’s stock hit an all‑time low in April 2026, dropping 18% amid market anxiety over AI‑driven cybersecurity rivals like Anthropic’s Claude Mythos. Despite the hype, the company posted strong 2025 results, with revenue surpassing $1 billion and an adjusted profit of...

By Motley Fool – Investing
Metso to Deliver State-of-the-Art Filtration Tech to Lloyds Metals & Energy Operations
NewsApr 13, 2026

Metso to Deliver State-of-the-Art Filtration Tech to Lloyds Metals & Energy Operations

Metso has secured an order to deliver ten fully automatic Larox FFP 3512 filters for Lloyds Metals & Energy’s iron‑ore concentrate filtration plants in Ghugus, Manikgarh and Konsari, Maharashtra. The filters employ advanced membrane technology and hole‑less filter cloths to boost moisture...

By International Mining (IM-Mining)
The Satellite War on Terrestrial Telecoms Has Already Begun
NewsApr 13, 2026

The Satellite War on Terrestrial Telecoms Has Already Begun

The convergence of silicon‑carbon battery advances, relaxed FCC power‑limit rules and higher‑bandwidth LEO satellite capabilities is bringing satellite direct‑to‑device (DTD) connectivity closer to everyday use. Early demonstrations—MTN’s 2025 voice call in South Africa and Vodafone’s 2026 video call—show that smartphones...

By TechCentral (South Africa)
MyNu Energy Launches Mobile Solar and Battery Energy Storage System
NewsApr 13, 2026

MyNu Energy Launches Mobile Solar and Battery Energy Storage System

MyNu Energy has introduced the PowerQub‑M, a trailer‑mounted solar and battery energy storage system that pairs a 3 kW demountable solar array with configurable battery packs ranging from 60 kWh to 240 kWh. The unit can supply between 25 kVA and 160 kVA of power...

By pv magazine
Finnish Proptech Jaakko.com Secures €500K to Scale Beyond Domestic Market
NewsApr 13, 2026

Finnish Proptech Jaakko.com Secures €500K to Scale Beyond Domestic Market

Finnish proptech startup Jaakko.com secured €500,000 (about $545,000) in a mixed angel‑institutional round to accelerate product development and push beyond Finland. The marketplace already hosts over 2,000 hidden properties and 3,000 active buy‑sell listings, with seller activity more than doubling...

By ArcticStartup
Dutch Pig Slaughter Falls by 780K in Five Years
NewsApr 13, 2026

Dutch Pig Slaughter Falls by 780K in Five Years

Dutch pork processors reported a 7.4% year‑on‑year drop in slaughter, with 3,733,125 pigs processed up to week 14 of Q2 2026 – about 300,000 fewer than a year earlier. The decline reflects a five‑year fall of roughly 780,000 pigs, pushing the national...

By Food Manufacture
VP Duterte's Husband Asks Court to Void Subpoena for ITRs
NewsApr 13, 2026

VP Duterte's Husband Asks Court to Void Subpoena for ITRs

The House Committee on Justice in Manila has opened an impeachment inquiry into Vice President Sara Duterte, issuing a subpoena for the Duterte‑Carpio family’s income‑tax returns from 2007 to 2025. Husband Manases Carpio petitioned a Quezon City court to void...

By The Manila Times – Business
Rheinmetall Launches Joint Venture with Destinus for Cruise Missile Output
NewsApr 13, 2026

Rheinmetall Launches Joint Venture with Destinus for Cruise Missile Output

Rheinmetall and Destinus have formed a 51‑49 joint venture, Rheinmetall Destinus Strike Systems, to mass‑produce advanced cruise missiles and ballistic rocket artillery from a new plant in Unterlüß, Germany, slated to start operations in late 2026. Destinus already manufactures over...

By Defence Blog
BFJ Digital Outlines the ‘Human-First’ Framework for AI Integration in Modern Marketing Teams
NewsApr 13, 2026

BFJ Digital Outlines the ‘Human-First’ Framework for AI Integration in Modern Marketing Teams

BFJ Digital released a "human‑first" AI integration framework for marketing and sales teams, drawing on IBM’s recent rollout that automated 94% of routine interactions. The analysis highlighted a critical 6% gap where judgment, nuance and brand trust are built. BFJ’s...

By MarTech Series
Boskalis Marks First Successful ROV Deployment From Its New Remote Operations Center in Aberdeen
NewsApr 13, 2026

Boskalis Marks First Successful ROV Deployment From Its New Remote Operations Center in Aberdeen

Boskalis announced the first successful deployment of remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) from its new Remote Operations Center (ROC) in Aberdeen, concluding an 18‑month development effort. The project involved a £40 million (≈ $51 million) investment in ROVs and the shore‑based control hub. The...

By The Manila Times – Business
Frontline Machinery's New Division Brings Specialized Soil and Slurry Washing Support to Canada
NewsApr 13, 2026

Frontline Machinery's New Division Brings Specialized Soil and Slurry Washing Support to Canada

Frontline Machinery has created Frontline Washing Systems, a new division focused on soil and slurry washing for Canadian construction, aggregates, and waste operators. The service offers modular, scalable washing equipment that lowers upfront investment while increasing material recovery. Leveraging Frontline's...

By Heavy Equipment Guide
Hyundai’s Stronger, Smarter Excavators
NewsApr 13, 2026

Hyundai’s Stronger, Smarter Excavators

Hyundai North America unveiled five next‑generation HX excavators at ConExpo, promising at least 22% higher productivity and nearly 10% better fuel efficiency. The lineup—HX230 through HX400—features fully electro‑hydraulic (FEH) controls, new DX05/DX08 engines, and larger standard buckets up to 2.03 cubic...

By Equipment Journal
Metals Exploration Secures Four La India Concessions
NewsApr 13, 2026

Metals Exploration Secures Four La India Concessions

Metals Exploration has been granted four exploration concessions covering roughly 64,400 hectares adjacent to its La India Gold Project in Nicaragua, each with a 25‑year term. The licences carry a 3% government royalty and surface‑rights fees that rise from $0.25...

By Mining Technology
Hormuz Crisis Signals New Era of Risk for Gulf Energy
NewsApr 13, 2026

Hormuz Crisis Signals New Era of Risk for Gulf Energy

The six‑week Iran‑Israel‑U.S. war culminated in Iran’s unprecedented closure of the Strait of Hormuz, halting roughly one‑fifth of the world’s oil supply. The shutdown and missile strikes knocked out about 11 million barrels per day of regional production, including Saudi Arabia’s...

By Offshore Engineer (OE Digital)