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Billboard opens chart eligibility to KiTalbums under Smart Media Album category
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Billboard and Luminate have made Smart Media Albums chart-eligible beginning with the Oct. 2–8, 2026 tracking week, giving KiTbetter’s KiTalbums a new route into album consumption and sales charts.
Kay Louise Bowen’s thriller wins NYC Big Book Award
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Kay Louise Bowen’s novel Secrets II Vengeance & Revenge was named a winner in the Psychological Thriller category at the NYC Big Book Award, adding international recognition to her earlier Independent Press Award success.
Ten private label wristwatch makers ranked for 2026 sourcing
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A 2026 reference review compiled ten private label and OEM/ODM wristwatch manufacturers across China, Japan, India and the United States for brand owners sourcing bespoke watch programs.
TetherMax taps Korean actor Yun Si Yun as brand ambassador in Asia push
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TetherMax named South Korean actor Yun Si Yun as its brand ambassador as the trading-fee cashback platform accelerates its expansion across Asia after a June 2026 rebrand.
ZS Bulk Bags expands FIBC manufacturing with custom design and integrated quality control
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ZS Bulk Bags is positioning itself as a custom FIBC supplier for food, chemical, agricultural, pharmaceutical and industrial users as bulk packaging becomes more application-specific.
Michele Leigh Greene puts grief outside the rulebook in new book
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Michele Leigh Greene is publishing a raw new nonfiction book, Welcome to the World’s Worst Club, that rejects tidy stages and timelines for loss.
Jane Scott Stuart's debut novel wins NYC Big Book Award in African American fiction
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The NYC Big Book Award named Not In This World by Jane Scott Stuart and Elaine Flowers a winner in African American Fiction.
Semiconductor equipment market seen hitting $283.21 billion by 2031
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Mordor Intelligence projects the semiconductor manufacturing equipment market will nearly double by 2031, fueled by AI chips, HBM and advanced packaging demand.
Green ammonia market seen surging to $71.5B by 2035
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The green ammonia market is projected to jump from $421.5 million in 2026 to $71.5 billion by 2035, driven by policy mandates, shipping decarbonization and lower electrolyzer costs.
Dreamcos Turns General Brands Profitable After 2025 Acquisition
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Dreamcos said General Brands, the company behind DUFT&DOFT, posted an operating profit in the first half of 2026 after the cosmetics incubator completed its acquisition in 2025. The turnaround comes after losses narrowed from KRW 3.4 billion in…
Patient portal market seen hitting $34.33B by 2035
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Market Research Future projects the global patient portal market will rise from $7.02 billion in 2025 to $34.33 billion by 2035 as regulators tighten access rules and providers shift to cloud-based systems.
OTOKI SF launches shelf-stable OSF Salad Tuna for global markets
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OTOKI SF has introduced OSF Salad Tuna, a ready-to-eat tuna product that can be stored at room temperature and eaten without cooking.
Korea Nakajo expands ICEVAN exports to more than 20 countries
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Korea Nakajo says its ICEVAN brand is growing across Europe, Asia, the Americas and the Middle East as the South Korean ice maker specialist pushes deeper into global markets.
HUTT unveils new cleaning robots at IFA 2026
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HUTT used IFA 2026 in Berlin to debut two global firsts: a window-cleaning robot that combines round and square design with a base station, and an autonomous bed-cleaning robot with a base station.
Alkaline water electrolysis market seen reaching $35.14 billion by 2035
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The alkaline water electrolysis market is projected to grow from $11.29 billion in 2025 to $35.14 billion by 2035, as green hydrogen demand, lower renewable power costs and policy support accelerate deployment.
Nobunaga Shimazaki joins The World Is Dancing as adult Oniyasha
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The World Is Dancing has revealed new Episode 11 materials and confirmed Nobunaga Shimazaki will voice Oniyasha as the character grows into adulthood.
VandS Clinic Seoul maps out medical tourism logistics for U.S. patients
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VandS Clinic Seoul has published a step-by-step guide for American patients traveling to Seoul for cosmetic procedures, centering on pre-travel consultations, recovery-based treatment timing and upfront pricing.
MG Ship offers 2 free months and $4,000 in shipping for Morning Global’s 40th anniversary
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MG Ship is marking Morning Global Group’s 40th anniversary with a limited-time promotion for new customers through Oct. 31, 2026. The offer includes two months of platform access and up to $4,000 in international shipping, aimed at giving…
Szilvia S. Jennings’ Sophie Moon and the Honeybees named a Distinguished Favorite at NYC Big Book Awards
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Szilvia S. Jennings’ children’s early chapter book Sophie Moon and the Honeybees earned a Distinguished Favorite honor at the 2026 NYC Big Book Awards.
Automotive alloy wheel market seen reaching $54.91 billion by 2035
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Market Research Future projects the automotive alloy wheel market will reach $54.91 billion by 2035, driven by demand for lighter materials, EV adoption and styling upgrades.
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