China Blocks SoftBank’s $5.4 Billion Robotics Takeover, Impeding Foreign Deals

New York Times - Nov 5, 2026

Chinese authorities stopped the sale of ABB Robotics, owned by a Swiss conglomerate, to SoftBank of Japan amid wider scrutiny of global transactions that could affect Beijing’s technology ambitions.

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Hotel Review: Grand Hyatt Manila – Big Rooms, Standout Dining

Nov 5, 2026

Hotel Review: Grand Hyatt Manila – Big Rooms, Standout Dining

A meeting, a client dinner and late cocktails can all happen without leaving the building – and the rooms are generous too The post Hotel Review: Grand Hyatt Manila – Big Rooms, Standout Dining appeared first on Business Traveller.

Listening and liaising are key themes for Day Two discussions at WTM London

Nov 5, 2026

Listening and liaising are key themes for Day Two discussions at WTM London

Listening and liaising with customers, communities and industry partners was a key theme debated across the stages during the second day of WTM London, part of RX Global. Speakers on the accessibility panel on the Wanderlust Stage urged the travel industry to listen more and give disabled travellers better information to help them make travel decisions.

“100 Years • 100 Global Partners” Campaign Unveiled at WTM London 2026

Nov 5, 2026

“100 Years • 100 Global Partners” Campaign Unveiled at WTM London 2026

Bangladesh has officially launched a global partnership campaign to celebrate the centenary of its iconic Paddle Steamer PS Mahsud, which will complete 100 years in 2028. The campaign, titled “100 Years • 100 Global Partners,” was formally unveiled on 03 November,2026 by Ambassador Muhammad Abdul Muhith, High Commissioner of Bangladesh to the United Kingdom, at the Bangladesh Tourism Board Pavilion during the World Travel Market (WTM) London 2026 at ExCeL London.

Elevate World expands GoElevate ancillary offerings beyond accommodation

Nov 5, 2026

Elevate World expands GoElevate ancillary offerings beyond accommodation

Elevate World, a leading UAE-based global travel and tourism group, is expanding its ancillary product offering through its GoElevate brand, adding a wider portfolio of activities, attraction tickets, event and concert tickets, experiences and airport transfers as it takes its offering beyond accommodation. These products, previously available only through the Elevate DMC brand, are now open to a wider audience through GoElevate, the group’s online distribution platform. To support the expansion, Elevate World is investing in technology that sources the right ancillary products for each destination and matches them to the needs of its demand partners, using the latest AI technologies through Yara AI. Announced at World Travel Market (WTM) London 2026, the expansion comes alongside the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi).

Holiday Magic Meets Coastal Charm in Daytona Beach This Season

Nov 5, 2026

Holiday Magic Meets Coastal Charm in Daytona Beach This Season

From holiday lights and festive performances to classic cars and waterfront celebrations, the Daytona Beach area is ready to welcome visitors for a holiday season. With a variety of signature events and seasonal traditions, Daytona Beach offers families, couples and friends plenty of reasons to celebrate the holidays along Florida’s Atlantic coast.

Cape Verde Experience Marks 20 Years as Local Partner Wins World Travel Award

Nov 5, 2026

Cape Verde Experience Marks 20 Years as Local Partner Wins World Travel Award

UK tour operator Cape Verde Experience is celebrating 20 years of operating holidays to Cape Verde, alongside a major accolade for its local handling partner, Barracuda Tours, which has been named Cape Verde’s Leading Destination Management Company 2026 at the World Travel Awards. The twin milestones highlight Cape Verde Experience’s long-standing commitment to the destination and the local partnerships that help deliver holidays across the archipelago.

Unexpected White Flower Oil uses; how a Singaporean beat cancer: 7 Lifestyle highlights

Nov 5, 2026

Unexpected White Flower Oil uses; how a Singaporean beat cancer: 7 Lifestyle highlights

We have selected seven Lifestyle stories from the past seven days that resonated with our readers. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. Cancer at 32, laid off at 50. How a Singaporean rebuilt his life after setbacks Edgar Tang was 32 and on holiday in London when a call from his doctor changed his life. He was diagnosed with stage three Hodgkin’s lymphoma, a cancer of the lymphatic system. His only symptom had been a swollen lymph node on the left side...

Poundland owner in crunch talks as retailer's collapse looms

Nov 5, 2026

Poundland owner in crunch talks as retailer's collapse looms

Gordon Brothers will meet Jonathan Reynolds on Wednesday as the investment firm faces scrutiny over Poundland.

Food, fuel and taxes – can the Democrats do anything to ease cost of living pressures?

Nov 5, 2026

Food, fuel and taxes – can the Democrats do anything to ease cost of living pressures?

Democrats will hold Congress but President Donald Trump still has the power to block their plans.

Meet Georgia Senator Jon Ossoff’s wife, OB-GYN Dr Alisha Kramer

Nov 5, 2026

Meet Georgia Senator Jon Ossoff’s wife, OB-GYN Dr Alisha Kramer

The Democratic Party has won control of both chambers of Congress, the Senate and the House of Representatives, in the 2026 US midterm elections. The party won several historic victories in traditionally Republican states such as Kansas and Texas, while Georgia’s incumbent Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff – the youngest serving US Senator at 39 – was re-elected for a second term, defeating 59-year-old Republican challenger Mike Collins. “Thank you, Georgia. Tonight, we celebrate this victory, and...

Why do veterinary fees and sausage rolls vary in price across London?

Nov 5, 2026

Why do veterinary fees and sausage rolls vary in price across London?

Location is not just the only factor on why prices differ across London, as Anna O'Neill finds out.

Hong Kong Sinfonietta unlocks classical music’s ‘inner world’ using films

Nov 5, 2026

Hong Kong Sinfonietta unlocks classical music’s ‘inner world’ using films

The Hong Kong Sinfonietta has spent decades trying to make classical music feel less like a members-only club. The orchestra’s CEO, Margaret Yang, says the belief that classical music concerts are exclusively formal affairs is outdated and restrictive. This is why she is taking classical music beyond the concert hall. The Music in Films festival, launched in October with Movie Movie – the film and lifestyle brand under Hong Kong cinema chain Broadway Circuit – features three recent films that...

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