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Taoyuan City Deepens Tourism Promotion in Japan, Expands Taiwan Travel Demand through Partnerships in Kobe and Osaka

KOBE and OSAKA, Japan, Sept. 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Taoyuan City has strengthened its tourism ties with Japan’s Kansai region through a promotional mission to Kobe and Osaka on September 11–12. Led by Director Chen Ching-Fang of the Taoyuan Department of Tourism, the delegation included local tourism businesses engaging in exchanges with the Kobe Tourism Bureau, JATA Hyogo Branch, Arima Hot Spring Association, and regional partners. This marked a new stage of collaboration, expanding from government-level dialogue to practical business-to-business connections.

The Taoyuan Department of Tourism hosted a tourism promotion event in Osaka, inviting leading Japanese travel companies such as JTB, Nippon Travel Agency, and Kinki Nippon Tourist, further advancing Taoyuan’s development of overseas tourism markets.
The Taoyuan Department of Tourism hosted a tourism promotion event in Osaka, inviting leading Japanese travel companies such as JTB, Nippon Travel Agency, and Kinki Nippon Tourist, further advancing Taoyuan’s development of overseas tourism markets.

In Kobe, the delegation also visited local schools with the city’s Education Bureau to explore opportunities in student travel and SDGs initiatives. Director Chen highlighted that the partnership with Kobe, first established in 2022, has already shown results in the school trip sector and now provides broader opportunities for industry engagement.

On September 12, Taoyuan hosted its first tourism seminar in Osaka, introducing the concept “Taoyuan: The Starting Point of Your Journey.” With Japan ranking as Taoyuan’s largest overseas market—over 1.32 million Japanese visited Taiwan in 2024, including 140,000 overnight stays in Taoyuan—the city promoted seamless travel experiences directly from Taoyuan International Airport. Highlights included coastal cultural tours at the Pearl Coast, historical walks in Daxi Old Street, tea experiences in Longtan, and eco-tourism at Lalashan and Xiao Wulai.

Taoyuan also showcased its three tourism brands—Pearl Coast, Great Dragon Gate, and Northern Cross-Island Exploration—while promoting its culinary appeal, from goose dishes to indigenous cuisine. A promotional video featuring Japanese celebrity Angela Sato at Taoyuan’s night market drew strong attention both in Taiwan and Japan, supported by ad placements in Osaka’s Umeda Station.

The mission concluded with a visit to JATA Kansai, where both sides agreed to deepen collaboration and expand mutual promotion, further boosting Taoyuan’s presence in Japan’s tourism market.

 

Seoul Pop-Up Series Debuts — K-Beauty Lands in Brooklyn’s Williamsburg

Buying Square, a Korean AI-driven tech startup, and the Seoul Business Agency (SBA) will co-host the event at VIBE TWLV, the only Korean-operated showroom in Brooklyn.

NEW YORK, Sept. 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Buying Square, a Korean AI-driven tech startup, and the Seoul Business Agency (SBA) will open Seoul Pop-Up 2025 Episode 1: K-Beauty, Be the Beautiful at VIBE TWLV (50 Berry St., Brooklyn). The event runs from Sept. 26 to Oct. 5.

Seoul Pop-Up Series Debuts — K-Beauty Lands in Brooklyn’s Williamsburg
Seoul Pop-Up Series Debuts — K-Beauty Lands in Brooklyn’s Williamsburg

Williamsburg is known as a creative hub where galleries, indie retail, and street culture intersect. The pop-up will bring together eight Seoul-based beauty brands — JUNG SAEM MOOL, Essenherb, NDP, NE:AR, ReSaltZ, VILLA ERBATIUM, UUUUU., iroiro — along with beauty tech companies becon. and ANYMOMENT. The space is designed not only for product showcases but also for content production and buyer meetings. With a biophilia-inspired mood evoking the vitality of forests and gardens, visitors will experience a slice of Seoul in the heart of New York.

The timing reflects broader shifts in the global beauty market. In 2024, Korea surpassed France to become the top exporter of cosmetics to the United States. K-Beauty continues to expand its presence as U.S. retailers, including Sephora and Ulta Beauty, add more Korean brands to their portfolios. This pop-up marks the first Korean-based experiential showroom in Brooklyn, providing a unique platform where Seoul brands connect directly with both consumers and buyers.

VIBE TWLV, operated by Buying Square, is designed as a hybrid stage that links brands, consumers and buyers. Products experienced onsite are directly integrated with Buying Square’s digital B2B Catalog Shop, allowing visitors to scan QR codes for product details and order inquiries. Brands can capture consumer reactions and buyer demand in real time, creating a pipeline for reorders and long-term transactions even after the event.

Evan Choi, CEO of Buying Square, said: “We are excited to showcase leading Seoul beauty brands in Williamsburg. For consumers, we offer a gallery-like experience, and for buyers, a seamless pipeline that connects discovery to actual transactions. Starting with Episode 1, we will continue to use VIBE TWLV in Brooklyn as a hub to share Korean creativity with the world — from brands to artists and cultural voices.”

This project is jointly organized with SBA’s Beauty Creative Lounge, BtheB. SBA supports startups and businesses in Seoul through programs that foster entrepreneurship, growth and global expansion. The collaboration connects New York’s creative community with innovative businesses from Seoul, strengthening K-Beauty’s position in front of global consumers and buyers.

Event Details

  • VIP Day: Friday, Sept. 26 – Invite-only program with brand previews and gift bags
  • General Open: Sept. 27 to Oct. 5 – Open to the public with brand sales, time-limited offers and product sampling
  • Location: VIBE TWLV, 50 Berry St., Brooklyn, NY 11249
  • Registration: Pre-registration available via QR code on event poster or designated URL

About Buying Square
Buying Square is a Seoul-based AI-driven tech startup operating a digital B2B wholesale platform that connects fashion and beauty brands with global buyers through catalog-driven data and AI-powered solutions. Its platform has surpassed ₩150 billion (approx. $108 million) in cumulative transaction volume and has raised ₩18.6 billion (approx. $14 million) from investors including Gentle Monster, Timefolio Asset Management and K-Net Partners.

About VIBE TWLV
VIBE TWLV is a showroom operated by Buying Square in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. It is the only Korean-operated experiential showroom in New York that bridges onsite retail experiences with digital B2B wholesale transactions. Positioned as a cultural crosspoint linking Seoul and New York, the space has been recognized internationally, winning the 2025 Asia Design Prize for its distinctive design and innovative concept.

Chinachem Group Supports HKGBC’s “My Green Space” Student Competition as Sole Sponsor

HONG KONG, Sept. 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The 10th “My Green Space” Student Competition, exclusively sponsored by Chinachem Group (CCG) and organised by the Hong Kong Green Building Council (HKGBC), has concluded successfully. With this year’s theme “My Ideal Green Smart City”, the Competition attracted over 500 students from primary, secondary, and tertiary institutions in Hong Kong and the Greater Bay Area – the highest number in the Competition’s history. Thirty winning entries were recently exhibited at CCG’s D•PARK, showcasing students’ grasp and exploration of urban planning and green building.

Amy Wu, Director of Corporate Communications of Chinachem Group, pictured with winners of the Primary Division at “My Green Space” Student Competition Awards Ceremony.
Amy Wu, Director of Corporate Communications of Chinachem Group, pictured with winners of the Primary Division at “My Green Space” Student Competition Awards Ceremony.

As the sole sponsor of the Competition, CCG not only provided venues for the awards ceremony and exhibition but also organised multiple Green Building Tour cum Training Workshops to the participants. They toured the green buildings of CCG, including Nina Park, Nina Hotel Tsuen Wan West, Nina Tower, and CCG headquarters office, witnessing how green building and sustainable development concepts are put into practice in the real-world setting. As Hong Kong’s first and only wood fossil park, Nina Park exhibits a precious collection of wood fossils, with one of its key missions to promote sustainability education. The Park features multiple green facilities, such as a rainwater recycling system designed with the “sponge park” concept, a solar photovoltaic system supplying about one-third of the Park’s annual electricity consumption, and a wind catcher that draws in natural fresh air to reduce reliance on air conditioning.

Workshop participants also visited Nina Hotel Tsuen Wan West to learn about the hotel’s green operational management measures, including food waste recycling, eco-friendly menus, and energy-efficient guest room amenities. Thay also toured Hong Kong’s first zero-carbon chiller system at Nina Tower. A water-cooled air conditioning system empowered by AI, the system is expected to save over 40% of the complex’s annual electricity consumption, hence significantly reducing carbon emissions. At their last stop, participants stepped inside CCG headquarters office, to have a glimpse of how the company integrates green building principles into daily operations while promoting employee well-being through creating an accommodating and safe workplace. These guided tours received an overwhelming response, with registrations far exceeding expectation. The number of sessions was increased from the originally planned seven to ten, receiving over 300 students, parents, and school teachers.

Amy Wu, Director of Corporate Communications of CCG remarked, “CCG has consistently championed sustainability to create a more livable Hong Kong, and we see the younger generation to be a key driving force in accomplishing this goal. Through our collaboration with HKGBC, we aim to inspire more young people to engage with green buildings, get inspirations from each other, and envision Hong Kong’s future as a green smart city together. We are delighted that participants drew inspiration from our guided tours and incorporated these concepts into their submissions.”

The award ceremony for “My Green Space” Student Competition was recently held at D•PARK. During the ceremony, Samuel Kwong, Senior Associate Director – ESG of CCG, engaged in a dialogue with the winning team from the tertiary division. He shared practical insights on the winning entries, showcasing CCG’s expertise in advancing green building practices. He further emphasised that driving sustainability requires a spirit of collaboration, much like how students from diverse academic backgrounds formed teams for the competition. The key lies in establishing a common goal. By citing CCG’s recent successful closing of Asia’s first triple-themed syndicated loan as an example, he highlighted that this achievement was precisely the result of close collaboration between various teams of CCG.

“My Green Space” Student Competition targets primary school to tertiary students in Hong Kong, with an aim to encourage them to create sustainable green building solutions. This year, out of more than 160 submissions, 30 entries were shortlisted as winners and exhibited at D•PARK. The exhibition not only served as a platform to showcase these outstanding works but also raised community awareness of green buildings, fostering greater interest in smart city development.

Chinachem Group hosts multiple Green Building Tour cum Training Workshops, guiding participants through its portfolio of green buildings, including Nina Park, Nina Hotel Tsuen Wan West, Nina Tower, and its headquarters office. These tours demonstrate how green building practices and sustainability principles are implemented in real-world settings.
Chinachem Group hosts multiple Green Building Tour cum Training Workshops, guiding participants through its portfolio of green buildings, including Nina Park, Nina Hotel Tsuen Wan West, Nina Tower, and its headquarters office. These tours demonstrate how green building practices and sustainability principles are implemented in real-world settings.

Video and photos of the competition are available at http://bit.ly/4mYdxq9 

New Cross-Border Infrastructure Project to Strengthen Connectivity in Southern Laos

The ceremony (Photo: ຂ່າວສານອອນລາຍ ອັດຕະປື)

Authorities in Attapeu have officially launched construction of a major infrastructure project designed to improve cross-border transport and stimulate regional economic growth. The initiative includes the construction of a new road and bridge crossing the Xekaman River in Xanxay district, with a total investment of USD 149 million and a planned construction period of three years.

Le Méridien Saigon Wins Big in 2025 and Rolls Out Festive Programs to Celebrate

HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam, Sept. 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Le Méridien Saigon has achieved numerous awards in the first half of 2025, thanks to its stunning vision, prime location, and diverse high-end dining options.

Situated in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City with a view overlooking the Saigon River, the hotel offers convenient access for guests to various attractions, business meetings, and events. Le Méridien Saigon also provides a modern stay experience with a variety of upscale dining options at its three restaurants: Akuna, BARSON, and Latest Recipe.

Le Méridien Saigon boasts panoramic views of the Saigon River and the Ba Son Bridge.
Le Méridien Saigon boasts panoramic views of the Saigon River and the Ba Son Bridge.

AWARDED WITH PRESTIGIOUS HONORS

Le Méridien Saigon is one of the few hotels that not only boasts a renowned brand under the Marriott International but also features acclaimed dining establishments, including the Michelin-starred fine dining restaurant Akuna, Latest Recipe, and the BARSON lounge.

The hotel has solidified its position with a series of prestigious awards in the first half of 2025: the Best Scenic View award recognized by the Haute Grandeur Global Awards; Tatler Asia’s Top 20 Best Restaurants and Best Sommelier awards for the fine dining restaurant Akuna; and 2025 marks the second consecutive year that Akuna has received the prestigious Michelin star.

Le Méridien Saigon holds the “Best Scenic View” award recognized by the prestigious Haute Grandeur Global Awards.
Le Méridien Saigon holds the “Best Scenic View” award recognized by the prestigious Haute Grandeur Global Awards.

A VIBRANT FESTIVAL SEASON AHEAD

With its prime location and distinguished dining options, Le Méridien Saigon is undoubtedly an ideal destination for travelers this festive season. The holiday season is known to be the busiest time of the year for the hotel, featuring a series of weekly events designed to provide guests with an exceptional and luxurious experience.

Mr. Lars Kerfin, General Manager of Le Méridien Saigon, shared: “We always prioritize delivering fresh and high-class experiences for our guests, so continuous creativity and exciting programming are our core principles. This holiday season, we’re excited to announce the return of the Advent Calendar – your favorite gift-hunting program, along with many enticing gifts and programs from our accommodation services, BARSON, Latest Recipe, and Akuna.”

Make your holiday complete with the perfect combination of relaxation, dining, and entertainment. Book your stay today to discover surprises at Le Méridien Saigon – where style and sophistication meet.

Stay updated on the latest programs at: facebook.com/lemeridiensaigon
Or book directly at: marriott.com/sgnmd

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Accertify Now Offers Easy Integration for Shopify and Salesforce Commerce Cloud Merchants

ITASCA, Ill., Sept. 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Accertify, Inc., a leading provider of fraud prevention and digital identity solutions, today announced that merchants using, or considering a move to Shopify or Salesforce Commerce Cloud, can now connect quickly and easily to Accertify’s ecommerce fraud prevention platform.

With prebuilt integrations for both platforms, merchants can implement Accertify’s solution faster and start benefiting sooner from its advanced fraud protection – helping reduce fraud, protect revenue, and improve the customer experience.

“Our new integrations make it simple for Shopify and Salesforce Commerce Cloud merchants to access the same advanced fraud prevention capabilities trusted by leading global brands,” said Mark Michelon, President of Accertify. “It’s about getting up and running quickly so merchants can focus on growing their business while staying ahead of fraud.”

Accertify’s platform is designed to adapt to the needs of each merchant, supporting a wide range of ecommerce models and transaction volumes. The solution helps merchants approve more legitimate transactions while blocking fraudulent ones, reducing chargebacks and operational costs.

The integration eliminates lengthy custom builds, allowing businesses of all sizes to quickly adopt enterprise-grade fraud prevention tools.

About Accertify
Accertify, Inc., is one of the leading providers of fraud prevention, chargeback management, and payment gateway solutions to customers across diverse industries worldwide. Accertify’s suite of products and services helps e-commerce companies grow their business by driving down the total cost of fraud, simplifying business processes, and increasing revenue. To learn more, visit www.accertify.com.

Contact:
Neal Stein
Technology PR Solutions
Office: (321) 473-7407
nealjstein@techprsolutions.com

Market Logic Software launches DeepSights Persona Agents: Turning customer data into interactive conversations

The latest breakthrough from Market Logic Software in AI-powered customer insight, scales deeper understanding of customer segments.

BERLIN, Sept. 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Market Logic Software is proud to announce the launch of DeepSights Persona Agents, a revolutionary new capability that transforms static customer profiles into dynamic, AI-powered conversational personas. Designed to bring customer segments to life, DeepSights Persona Agents enable real-time, natural language interactions that empower marketing, insights, and product teams to explore and test ideas at scale.

 

Market Logic Software’s new “DeepSights AI Persona Agents” let you simulate customer feedback through synthetic personas built from your own data

Unlike traditional persona reports locked in PowerPoint decks, DeepSights Persona Agents are synthetic representations of customer groups, built from segmentation data and behavioural insights. Guided by detailed prompts, each Persona Agent reflects a specific segment’s mindset, behaviours, and preferences.

Business users can engage with personas to ask questions, test creative content, and ideate products or campaigns without waiting weeks for traditional live research. Conversations can be conducted with one Persona Agent at a time or with several Persona Agents simultaneously in a virtual focus group.

“With DeepSights Persona Agents, we’re turning segmentation data into living, breathing conversations. This is not just a technical innovation – it’s a leap forward in how organisations can develop products and services that are truly customer-centric. It complements qualitative research with feedback cycles at the speed of thought,” said Olaf Lenzmann, Chief Innovation and Product Officer, Market Logic Software.

Many synthetic personas technologies provide all business subscribers with access to a common set of persona profiles. By contrast, DeepSights Persona Agents are modelled on data that is unique to each business:

  • Summaries of the reports research teams have already built using quantitative and qualitative data can quickly be incorporated into the platform and accurately, transformed into interactive characters. 
  • Where companies do not have existing segment analysis, Market Logic can generate interactive personas from transcripts of interviews with their own human customers. Just five to ten transcripts grouped by segment type drive creation of the virtual persona.    

DeepSights Persona Agents are available now. Market Logic experts provide an end-to-end implementation service of less than two weeks incorporating setup, testing and rollout support. For more information, visit our website or contact your Market Logic representative.

About Market Logic Software:

Market Logic is the leading SaaS provider of market intelligence and insights solutions. Powered by our special purpose AI for Insights technology DeepSights, our platform allows insights teams and business decisions makers to turn trusted insights into business impact at scale and speed. We’ve helped hundreds of consumer-focused brands across the globe to transform into insights-driven businesses.  Market leaders such as Unilever, Vodafone, Bayer, and Tesco are driving innovation and making smarter market moves with the support of Market Logic. Find out more at https://marketlogicsoftware.com/ 

CONTACT:  Daniela Zuin. CMO, Market Logic Software.  Daniela.zuin@marketlogicsoftware.com,  tel: +447799113040

 

Market Logic Software launches DeepSights Persona Agents, transforming static customer profiles into dynamic, AI-powered conversational personas
Market Logic Software launches DeepSights Persona Agents, transforming static customer profiles into dynamic, AI-powered conversational personas

 

 

 

MIMARU Expands Same-day Luggage Delivery Service to Tokyo-Osaka/Kyoto Route

– Exceptional Japanese Service Impresses Visiting Families, Enhancing Comfort along Golden Route –

TOKYO, Sept. 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Cosmos Hotel Management Co., Ltd., operator of the apartment hotel brand MIMARU, expanded its renowned “Luggage Delivery by MIMARU” service to cover the TokyoOsaka/Kyoto route from September 1, 2025.

Logo: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1mFYoAorxK8PTFN_ng2jRe77GaMbz65ig/view?usp=drive_link 

Launched in May 2024, the service enables guests to drop off luggage in the morning and receive it at their destination the same evening. Originally offered between airports and MIMARU locations in Tokyo and Osaka/Kyoto, the service achieved a customer satisfaction rate of 96.1% and a delay rate below 0.1% from May 2024 to March 2025 — thanks to meticulous Japanese standards of reliability: No damage, no lost luggage, and without delay.

With this new intercity expansion, overseas families traveling the popular “Golden Route” can enjoy smooth, hands-free journeys while reducing congestion on tourist transport. Nearly 90% of MIMARU’s guests are families with children, and the company has developed services to ease the challenges of multi-city travel.

How It Works
-Reserve online by 11:00 p.m. the day before
-Drop off luggage at MIMARU front desks or designated airports in the morning
-Receive items at the destination the same evening
-Track delivery via email updates with photo confirmation

Image1: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Y4l8rWV8s71lEsugZiIA_hhHlkJF-q9h/view?usp=drive_link 

Image2: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1UkLdn-tDhU0u64q47kcl3cb3U8eQVXdc/view?usp=drive_link 

Pricing (per item, tax included)
-Between Tokyo and Osaka/Kyoto: JPY 5,000
-Within Tokyo: JPY 2,600
-Within Osaka/Kyoto: JPY 2,300
For More Details: https://mimaruhotels.com/en/luggage-delivery/ 

Image3: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1urwnrEqCs19aSzPBEQwkbT5hrp637MzG/view?usp=drive_link 

Guest Feedback
-“We could head straight to sightseeing after landing.”
-“Traveling with children after a long flight was much easier with less trouble of carrying luggage.”
-“Without luggage, we explored Osaka, Nara, and Kyoto in one day.”
-“Photo updates by email gave us peace of mind.”

Image4: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1D7cuH2uug4nuZAIdxYjm1Idzpd07sqo6/view?usp=drive_link 

Family Focus, Beyond Stays
Looking ahead, MIMARU will continue expanding intercity delivery routes and enhancing services that make travel in Japan more comfortable for families. In April 2025, MIMARU also opened the ANO-NE Kids Club in Tokyo’s Ginza, providing a safe indoor play area, so parents can enjoy shopping and dining with peace of mind.

With initiatives like these, MIMARU remains committed to creating a new standard for family-friendly travel in Japan.

MIMARU Official Website: https://mimaruhotels.com/
Sustainability Website: https://mimaruhotels.com/sustainability/