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Kindred Labs partners with IPX to turn LINE FRIENDS and BT21 into everyday AI, unveiling the next global AI trend LINE FRIENDS characters, now living across your devices with Kindred. SINGAPORE -- Kindred Labs announced a strategic partnership with IPX (formerly known as LINE FRIENDS), the globally rec ... Roquette Showcases Its Expanded Consumer Healthcare Capabilities at Vitafoods Europe 2026 Experts will share insights on consumer ready innovations for everyday health at booth 3F112 Credits to Roquette LILLE, FRANCE -- Roquette, a global leader in plant-based ingredients, excipients and pharmaceutical solutions, will present its expanded portfolio at Vitafoods Europe ... Budweiser Teams with Haaland, Klopp to Launch “Let It Pour” Platform Ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026™ The platform extends across more than forty countries, bringing fans together with a new global film featuring Haaland and Klopp, limited edition apparel, and legendary fan experiences. Budweiser Partners with Football Icons Erling Haaland and Jürgen Klopp to Unleash New “Let it Pour” Platform for FIFA World Cup 2026™ LONDON -- Budweiser, the Official Be ... Rui Hachimura Hosts 2nd Annual BLACK SAMURAI SUMMIT 2026 Showcase to Inspire Next Generation of Athletes AXS Japan Named Official Ticketing Partner for BLACK SAMURAI Events at the IG Arena in Nagoya this August TOKYO -- AXS Japan, a trusted leader in advanced ticketing and live event technology, announced that it will serve as the Official Ticketing Partner for “BLACK SAMURAI SUMMIT 2026,&rdquo ... JBL Celebrates 80 Years of Powering Voices JBL Brand Ambassador Benson Boone reflects the brand’s continued commitment to the artists shaping today’s music and culture while honoring 80 years of audio innovation. LOS ANGELES ... IFF Explores the Science Behind Well-Being at In‑Cosmetics Global 2026 Showcasing the latest in wellness-driven, eco-friendly scent innovations. PARIS, FRANCE -- IFF (NYSE: IFF)—a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences—will showcase scent and bioscience innovations focused on wellness ... The Empire State Building To Celebrate Its 95th Anniversary With a Sweet New Pop-Up Experience From Ghirardelli ESB-exclusive Ghirardelli Kong Sundae available on the 86th Floor Observation Deck from April 10 through May 10. NEW YORK -- Something sweet comes to the top attraction in NYC. The Empire State Building (ESB) announced that it will partner with Ghirardelli Chocolate Company, beloved chocolate and ice ... Online Applications Open for the 44th Daegu International Vocal Music Competition Introduces Video Preliminary Round to expand global participation for vocalists worldwide. DAEGU--(Korea Newswire)--The Daegu Music Association announced that it has officially opened online applications for the 44th Daegu International Vocal Music Competition (DIVMC) 2026, inviting global ... Pokémon Trading Card Game has premiered at the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building! Nashiko Momotsuki, Gorgeous, Tosa Brothers, and Pikachu led the countdown with 5,000 visitors. TOKYO -- In its efforts to promote nighttime tourism, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government is developing new attractions that illuminate the capital after dark. As part of this initiative, projec ... PUMA Reveals Its Most Powerful International Football Kit Lineup yet on the Streets of New York City   Reinforcing its status as a leading force in football kits at this summer’s competition, PUMA unveiled jerseys for 11 nations, including the most prominent Afr ... Korean Travelers Show Growing Interest in Exotic Island Destinations Over Traditional Resorts SEOUL -- According to a survey conducted by MantaDive in February 2026 among Korean travelers, the way the next generation of divers and adventure travelers plan their trips is gradually evolving. W ... American Eagle Announces Lamine Yamal as Global Brand Ambassador The Historic Five-Year Deal with the International Football Star Includes Talent-Led Campaigns and Limited-Edition Product Collaborations. Photo-> Lamine Yamal for American Eagle (Courtesy of American Eagle) NEW YORK -- American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (NYSE: AEO) announced today that the American Eagle brand has signed Lamine Ya ... BLACKYAK Unveils “THIS IS HIMALAYAN” Global Campaign: Returning to the Himalayas, Where the Brand Was Built Rooted in BLACKYAK’s Himalayan Original identity, the “THIS IS HIMALAYAN” campaign highlights the essence of outdoor activity. ‘THIS IS HIMALAYAN’ Global Campaign Film Opening Sequence Still (Image: BYN BLACKYAK Group) SEOUL--(Korea Newswire)--BLACKYAK, a premium high-performance outdoor brand, has launched i ... WeFi Technology Group Adds Rising PGA TOUR Star To Roster Of Partnerships Michael Brennan Joins WeFi’s Next Generation of PGA TOUR Talent. DENVER -- WeFi Technology Group, a global provider of technology-enabled working capital solutions, announced the addition of 23-year-old PGA Tour player Michael Brennan to the company’s rost ... Colgate-Palmolive and WHO Foundation Announce Global Partnership on Oral Health NEW YORK -- Colgate-Palmolive announced a new multi-year collaboration with the WHO Foundation to support the World Health Organization’s work on oral health. The four-year funding commit ... Levi’s® Brand Debuts “Behind Every Original” Campaign With Super Bowl Film Highlighting Backstories and Backsides Doechii, ROSÉ SAN FRANCISCO -- The Levi’s® brand today launched “Behind Every Original,” a bold new global campaign that celebrates the people who push cul ... MovieBloc Launches Global Film Festival Collection Featuring Gems from Sundance, Clermont-Ferrand, and Berlin Lineup includes Little Berlin, narrated by two-time Academy Award winner Christoph Waltz. SEONGNAM -- MovieBloc, the global independent film platform, presents its first curated showcase of 2026: the MovieBloc Global Film Festival Collection. Running from February 12 to February 28, this e ... Wehome Launches “K-POP Stay 2026” for BTS Comeback Tour “No Price Gouging” – Safe and Legal Home Sharing via Regulatory Sandbox Approval. SEOUL -- Wehome (CEO Sangu Jo), Korea’s leading home-sharing platform, announced the official launch of “K-POP Stay 2026 (Seoul·Goyang·Busan)”, a special home-sharin ... Estée Lauder Announces Actress Daisy Edgar-Jones as Newest Global Brand Ambassador Daisy Edgar-Jones for Estée Lauder NEW YORK -- Estée Lauder today announced that it has signed acclaimed British actress, Daisy Edgar-Jones, as its newest Global Brand Ambassador. ... Tastepoint by IFF Predicts Ten Flavor Trends for 2026 From cherry to chai spice, Tastepoint’s trend experts reveal ten flavors poised to stand out this year. PHILADELPHIA -- Tastepoint by IFF (NYSE: IFF), a leader in innovative flavor creations and taste solutions, has identified ten flavors expected to shape the North American food and beverage landscape ... Texas Card House to Host World Series of Poker® Circuit in 2026 Exclusive partnership brings the World Series of Poker to Texas for the first time. Texas Card House Social Austin, the first-ever Texas venue to welcome the WSOP Circuit. AUSTIN, TEXAS -- The World Series of Poker (WSOP) has announced that Texas will join its exclusive ranks as ... Visa Launches Global Art Collection to Elevate Creators and Celebrate the FIFA World Cup 26™ Visa spotlights global illustrators and creative small businesses, teaming up with Pharrell Williams’ JOOPITER to accelerate creator growth. Darien Birks (Global) MIAMI -- Visa unveiled the first five pieces in its first-ever global art collection celebrating the cultural energy of the FIFA World Cup 26™. Featuring more than twen ... Pink Changing Lives®: Mary Kay Builds 11th Preschool in Sri Lanka, Turning a Dream Into Thousands of New Beginnings Each year, Mary Kay supports causes that enrich millions of women’s lives globally, including access to education. DALLAS -- Mary Kay Inc., a global champion for women’s empowerment, is turning pink into purpose through its Pink Changing Lives® Program to raise awareness and funds to support life-cha ... iFIT and F45 Training Announce Global Partnership to Bridge Digital and Studio Fitness Strategic Content Licensing and Co-Production Deal Connects iFIT’s Members to In-Studio F45 Training Experience. PARK CITY, UTAH -- iFIT, a global leader in connected fitness, content, and equipment, and F45 Training, a leading global fitness community and franchise, announced a new global partnership that w ... PUMA Opens its Biggest European Flagship Store in the Heart of London, Bringing the Best of the Brand Closer to Consumers PUMA has opened the doors to its largest-ever European flagship store on Oxford Street in London, which will bring the best of the company’s products and immersive storytelling closer to c ...