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12654 STORIES · UPDATED 16D AGOFlorianópolis hosts Startup Summit with three days dedicated to innovation and business
- Startup Summit 2026 runs Aug 26-28 at CentroSul, Florianópolis, with 3 days of innovation and business programming.
- The event expects about 10,000 in-person participants, 200 national and international speakers, ~1,000 startups, and 250 investment funds.
- Key speakers include Uri Levine, co-founder of Waze, and Luiza Trajano, chair of Magazine Luiza's board.
- Sebrae/SC estimates the event could generate R$ 36.3 million in economic impact for Florianópolis across hospitality, food, transport, and commerce.
- Startup Summit Week adds parallel activities across Florianópolis, and Santa Catarina startups like VERIFICA will showcase products.
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Read the full article on Google Notícias — Florianópolis (cobertura local) (in Portuguese)Google Notícias — Florianópolis (cobertura local) · 19d ago · translated from Portuguese
As Colombia Recovers from a Devastating Earthquake, Is It Safe to Travel There? And How Can You Help?
AFAR · 19d ago
Vitafoods Asia 2026: Last show in Bangkok before debuting in Kuala Lumpur
NutraIngredients.com · 19d ago
Metro trains at 120 kph will link Ho Chi Minh City to $13B Long Thanh airport
- A 46-km metro rail line will link central Ho Chi Minh City to Long Thanh airport, with groundbreaking planned around Sept. 2.
- The line's phase one is preliminarily costed at VND134.169 trillion (US$5.12 billion), excluding land clearance.
- Trains will run at 80-110 kph (design speed 120 kph) under driverless GoA4 automation, with peak capacity near 47,000 passengers/hour.
- The line will have 18 stations total; phase one builds 14, with six in Ho Chi Minh City and eight in Dong Nai.
- Completion is set for 2030, while Long Thanh airport opens to commercial flights on Dec. 1.
VnExpress International · 19d ago
Real Estate | Up to 35% more for a commercial space: the rent hike drives small businesses out of central Valencia
- Commercial rents in central Valencia have risen 25-35% over the past five years, squeezing out small shops.
- Calle Colón is Spain's 7th priciest shopping street at 1,800 €/m²/year in 2025, up 15% from 2024.
- Valencia province lost about 490 shops in 2025, a 1.9% drop, leaving 25,272 outlets.
- Rent pressure is spreading to secondary areas like Mercado Colón and Plaza de la Reina, with hikes up to 11% in May 2026.
- Average commercial rent in the Valencian Community is 1,140 €/month, up 3.5% from two years ago.
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Read the full article on Valencia Plaza (diario de Valencia) (in Spanish)Valencia Plaza (diario de Valencia) · 19d ago · translated from Spanish
125K AA miles with new AAdvantage Executive card offer
- The Citi AAdvantage Executive card now offers 125,000 American Airlines miles after $15,000 in purchases within the first five months.
- The card's annual fee has increased to $695, but new perks include up to $500 yearly in AA Vacations credits split into two $250 periods.
- Cardholders get Admirals Club access for primary and authorized users, plus a free checked bag and priority boarding on AA flights.
- The card earns 4X miles on American Airlines, 12X on hotels and car rentals booked via AAdvantage portals, and 1X elsewhere, with no foreign transaction fees.
- The 125,000-mile bonus could theoretically cover a round-trip business-class flight to Europe or Asia if partner award availability is found.
Frequent Miler · 19d ago
Singapore to expand southern resort hub to boost tourism
- Singapore will link resort island Sentosa with neighboring Pulau Brani to create an 'integrated leisure destination'.
- The expansion plan aims to boost tourism on Singapore's southern waterfront and attract more visitors.
- Prime Minister Wong announced the plan to connect the two islands for the integrated destination.
- The move comes as Singapore seeks to strengthen its tourism sector amid regional competition.
Nikkei Asia · 19d ago
Air France – KLM Flying Blue’s Email About 20% To 25% Mileage Devaluation On September 8, 2026
LoyaltyLobby · 19d ago
Laneway Festival Reveals 2027 Dates
- Laneway Festival 2027 runs four dates: Sydney Feb 12, Brisbane Feb 13, Melbourne Feb 19, Auckland Feb 21.
- Adelaide and Perth are dropped from the 2027 lineup as organizers scale back the festival's footprint.
- Organizers say the Adelaide and Perth omissions are not permanent, telling fans 'isn't goodbye, just see you soon'.
- The 2027 route marks Laneway's return to Brisbane after the 2026 edition moved to the Gold Coast.
- The first artist announcement for Laneway 2027 is expected in late September.
Rolling Stone Australia · 19d ago
Watch Bitcoin Tops $80K as Bullish Mood Returns to Crypto Market
Bloomberg.com · 19d ago
IHG 30% Off Destination Deals For Stays In Most Markets August 28 – October 11, 2026 (Book By August 30)
LoyaltyLobby · 19d ago
Hundreds of buyers in limbo as major Sydney developer Bathla Group collapses
SMH.com.au · 19d ago
Visa Joins MAS-Led BLOOM Initiative to Connect Traditional Payments and Stablecoin Networks
Yahoo Finance · 19d ago
Conecta UNAB Job Fair brings together students, alumni, and companies in Viña del Mar and Concepción
Google News — Viña del Mar (local) · 19d ago · translated from Spanish
Casan interrupts water supply in six regions of Florianopolis this week; check the schedule
- Casan will interrupt water supply in six Florianópolis regions from Aug 24 to 28 for reservoir and pumping station cleaning.
- On Aug 25, supply stops 12h-18h near Hospital Universitário and Tercasa, between Trindade and Carvoeira.
- On Aug 26, maintenance at Lagoa do Peri raw water pumping station runs 8h-18h, affecting South of the Island.
- On Aug 27, Centro and Agronômica supply is cut 8h-18h; on Aug 28, Morro da Lagoa (8h-12h) and Rua Maestro Aldo Krieger (12h-18h).
- Water returns gradually after each cleaning; call 0800-048-0115 or 0800-643-0195 for questions.
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Read the full article on Google Notícias — Florianópolis (cobertura local) (in Portuguese)Google Notícias — Florianópolis (cobertura local) · 19d ago · translated from Portuguese
American Airlines Flagship Dining Access Expands To Business Class Passengers Starting September 15, 2026 (LAX Reopening Late 2026)
LoyaltyLobby · 19d ago
Lima brings together 80 brands in its first international gourmet fair
- Expo Gourmet 2026, Lima's first international gourmet fair, runs Aug 29-30 at Casa Prado in Miraflores with 80+ exhibitors.
- The fair covers cheese, charcuterie, artisan bakery, specialty coffee, origin chocolate, olive oils, wines, pisco, and craft beer.
- Peru's coffee exports hit a record $1.796 billion in 2025; early 2026 saw $131.3M in unroasted coffee, up 71.9% YoY.
- Pisco exports fell 24% from Jan-May 2026 vs. the same period in 2025, per Adex data.
- Tickets are available via the Joinnus platform.
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Read the full article on Google News — Lima (local) (in Spanish)Google News — Lima (local) · 19d ago · translated from Spanish
Illinois Crypto Tax Stung With Another Industry Group Challenge
- Illinois enacted a first-in-the-nation 0.2% tax on digital asset transactions via the Digital Asset Tax Act.
- The Blockchain Association and Crypto Council for Innovation filed suit in Illinois state court on Friday.
- The groups allege the tax is a 'flawed and unlawful statute' violating the Illinois Constitution.
- The tax was added to a revenue bill passed in the final hours of the spring legislative session.
- The levy applies to users for the 'privilege of receiving any digital asset business activity' in Illinois.
news.bloombergtax.com · 19d ago
JetBlue ‘Blue House’ Opens Boston Logan International Airport (BOS), Expanded Access For Mint
- JetBlue's second 'Blue House' lounge opens at Boston Logan (BOS) Terminal C on August 27, 2026 at 5 a.m. ET.
- The new BOS lounge spans over 12,000 square feet, following the first Blue House at JFK Terminal 5.
- Mint and Mint Flex customers now get lounge access, expanding beyond previous Mosaic 4 and cardmember perks.
- Previously, access was limited to Mosaic 4 members, JetBlue Premier Cardmembers (with up to 1 guest), and transatlantic Mint flyers.
Doctor of Credit · 19d ago
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