Hong Kong International Optical Fair to open in November
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Hong Kong International Optical Fair to open in November

Technology tamfitronics - Over 700 exhibitors from 17 countries and regions to participate from 6-8 November at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre- Exhibition reflects four prominent market trends: technology, lifestyle, functionality and sustainability- Concurrent Hong Kong International Optometric Symposium to explore latest breakthroughs in myopia control and prevention- Finalists of the 24th Hong Kong Eyewear Design Competition to be unveiledHONG KONG, Oct 23, 2024 - (ACN Newswire) -The 32nd Hong Kong International Optical Fair, organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) and co-organised by the Hong Kong Optical Manufacturers Association (HKOMA), will take place on 6-8 November at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. Under the theme of Seeing is Believing, the Fair features innovative and state-of-the-art eyewear designs and products, bringing together industry players to facilitate new business opportunities.Sophia...
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Marriott International Announces Marriott Tech Accelerator in Hyderabad, India
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Marriott International Announces Marriott Tech Accelerator in Hyderabad, India

Technology tamfitronics Marriott International, Inc. (Nasdaq: MAR, “Marriott”) is establishing a new Marriott Tech Accelerator, the company’s first global capability center (GCC) in Hyderabad, the capital of Telangana state in India. Leveraging Hyderabad’s top tech talent, the Marriott Tech Accelerator is an expansion of the company’s global technology team and will support Marriott’s tech infrastructure, engineering capacity, next-gen solutions, and security capabilities across its global enterprise in 141 countries and territories.We have chosen to establish the Marriott Tech Accelerator in Hyderabad, India because of its world-class talent and strong reputation as a major IT hub. We appreciate the close collaboration with the Telangana government on this project and look forward to expanding our best-in-class technology workforce.Drew Pinto, Executive Vice President and Chief Revenue & Technology Officer, Marriott InternationalTelangana has emerged as a global tech leader...
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Mondelēz International snaps up stake in ‘healthier’ doughnut brand
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Mondelēz International snaps up stake in ‘healthier’ doughnut brand

Technology tamfitronics Urban Legend makes doughnuts and pastries for the home market with HFSS reductions of between 30% and 75%, as well as calories slimmed by 200 – including creamy, iced and frosted.The minority stake comes as the confectionery and snacking giant promised it would pump more resource into the cakes and pastries​ market and follows its buyout of Chinese frozen cakes and pastries brand Evirth last month​.“UK-based Urban Legend is well positioned to disrupt the UK’s fresh bakery category,” says global head of SnackFutures Ventures Richie Gray. “We’re excited about the brand’s growth potential, focus on ‘mindful indulgence’ and the opportunity to help Mondelēz build capability in the fast-growing ‘better-for-you’ fresh bakery space.”Growing consumer demand for healthGray outlined better-for-you and pastries as a key trend and sector SnackFutures was keen to grow its presence...
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