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AEC to join Venezuela Energy Week roadshows in London and Houston
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The African Energy Chamber will take part in Venezuela Energy Week investment showcases in London on July 30 and Houston on August 18. The events are designed to connect investors, energy companies and developers with opportunities in Venezuela as…
Five Chinese glass insulator makers spotlighted as grid demand grows
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A new industry review highlights five China-based glass insulator manufacturers as global demand rises for high-reliability transmission equipment.
AEC joins Venezuela Energy Week roadshows in London and Houston
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The African Energy Chamber will join Venezuela Energy Week investment showcases in London on July 30 and Houston on August 18 to court global capital for Venezuela’s energy sector.
Scrums.com adds Vercel to its AI software platform
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Scrums.com said Thursday it is partnering with Vercel to give customers access to AI-native deployment infrastructure through its Software Engineering Orchestration Platform.
Memoir traces how a father’s grief led to a charity mission in Tanzania
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Don Schlesselman’s new memoir, published by Spines, follows the loss of his 15-year-old son and the cross-cultural work that grew from a first trip to Tanzania in 2003. The book shows how that experience led to the ZZ Pendana Foundation, school…
Gunshot detection market seen reaching $4.85 billion by 2035
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The global gunshot detection system market is projected to rise from $1.22 billion in 2025 to $4.85 billion by 2035, driven by urban security spending, smart city projects and wider use of AI-enabled sensors.
Taojun expands global filter drier push for refrigeration systems
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Taojun says it is deepening its role as a global filter drier supplier with products and manufacturing designed for refrigeration, air-conditioning and industrial cooling applications.
China’s slab formwork makers target global growth in 2026
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Chinese slab formwork manufacturers are expanding as the global formwork market moves toward reusable engineered systems, with one Jiangsu-based supplier highlighted for its export reach, certifications, and broad product line.
Five China paper strength agent makers stand out in 2026
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China remains a major sourcing hub for paper strength agents as packaging, recycled fiber use and food-contact requirements lift demand in 2026. A new profile highlights five manufacturers and the capabilities buyers are weighing beyond price,…
ADIFF returns to Washington for 19th film festival
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The African Diaspora International Film Festival is bringing award-winning films from Africa, the Caribbean, Europe and North America to George Washington University in Washington, D.C., from Aug. 14-16. The lineup centers on human rights,…
Spatial analytics platform market seen doubling by 2030
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The spatial analytics platform market is projected to rise from $5.87 billion in 2025 to $12.19 billion by 2030, driven by smart city investment, real-time location intelligence and cloud-based geospatial analytics.
ArchUp study says 2026 World Cup changed urban sleep patterns
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ArchUp published an analysis arguing the 2026 FIFA World Cup shifted city rhythms well beyond North America, with fans in places such as Algiers, Tunis, Baghdad and Casablanca losing hours of sleep to match times built around U.S. broadcast…
Rony Jabour brings SAFE Tour to Rio for Brazil safety professionals
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Rony Jabour will bring the SAFE Tour to Rio de Janeiro on Aug. 18, 2026, with two sold-out sessions for Brazil’s occupational safety community.
Black Leaders Detroit launches Ride For Unity across Detroit
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Black Leaders Detroit is rolling out Ride For Unity, a four-day cycling and community-engagement event in Detroit from Aug. 27-30, 2026. The program pairs rides with Speak For Yourself, a ticketed conversation at Huntington Place meant to build…
Navigation guidance market seen reaching $30.21 billion by 2030
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The Business Research Company says the navigation guidance solution market will grow from $20.78 billion in 2026 to $30.21 billion by 2030, driven by autonomous vehicles, smart city systems and AI-based routing.
IAOTP names Amnah Ajmal top fintech businesswoman for 2026
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Amnah Ajmal has been selected as IAOTP’s Top Business Woman of the Year in Fintech for 2026 and will be honored at the group’s annual gala at the Plaza Hotel in New York City later this year.
Sensor fusion market seen reaching $28.63 billion by 2035
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The global sensor fusion market is projected to nearly triple from $9.55 billion in 2025 to $28.63 billion by 2035, driven by ADAS adoption, autonomous driving rules, and smart infrastructure spending.
NIQ and World Data Lab say consumer spending is splitting into premium and value camps
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New research from NIQ and World Data Lab says age is no longer the best predictor of shopping behavior as consumers increasingly toggle between premium and value choices.
Five Chinese surface pump makers target global demand in 2026
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A new market roundup profiles five Chinese surface pump manufacturers positioned to serve agriculture, building water supply and industrial applications in 2026. The report highlights capacity, export reach and engineering depth as buyers weigh…
Dr. Pius Kamau releases memoir on colonial Kenya and medical career
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Denver thoracic surgeon and humanitarian Dr. Pius Kamau has published a new memoir with Koehler Books about his path from a village in colonial Kenya to medicine in the United States.
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