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The Japanese brand Hobonichi has announced the forthcoming launch of its eagerly awaited 2025 collection, set to be released on 1st September 2024. The Hobonichi Techo, a planner that has become a staple in the world of planning and journaling, is witnessing unprecedented global popularity. The 2024 edition has already seen sales of over 900,000 units in more than 100 countries and regions, reflecting a remarkable 30% year-on-year increase in global sales. This surge in popularity is also mirrored on social media, where Hobonichi enthusiasts have formed a vibrant community. Users frequently share their planner and journaling pages, leading to…

Kape Technologies and ExpressVPN today announced the appointment of Zac Eller as GM, Global Partnerships & Business Development, further strengthening the group’s senior commercial team as they continue to expand their product offerings and services, working towards a safer, freer internet. The former Sony, Netflix, and Fox executive brings with him years of experience in successfully scaling subscription-led growth businesses across the technology, media, and digital services sectors through strategic partnerships and new business channels. In his new role, Eller will lead the group’s global partnerships and business development initiatives for Kape’s privacy products, including its flagship privacy brand, ExpressVPN.…

China’s economic slowdown and ongoing deflation are set to create both winners and losers across the global economy, according to a new report by Euromonitor International. Lan Ha, Head of Economic Research at Euromonitor, highlighted that China’s post-pandemic recovery has faltered due to declining export demand and sluggish domestic consumption growth. Despite a projected growth rate of around 5.0% for 2023-2024, this figure falls short of the pre-pandemic average of 7.7% annually from 2010 to 2019. In response to the economic downturn, the People’s Bank of China has cut interest rates twice this year, in June and August. However, additional…

CloudPay Secures $120 Million Funding to Bolster its Global Customer Base Andover, UK, 8 August 2024 – CloudPay, the leading independent provider of global payroll and payment solutions, today announces the successful completion of a $120 million funding round led by Blue Owl Capital, with participation from existing shareholders Rho Capital Partners, The Olayan Group, and Hollyport Capital. This investment fortifies CloudPay’s capital base and provides flexibility for future growth initiatives. With a distinguished 30-year history, CloudPay has established a world-class customer base, collaborating with over 280 corporate clients to manage their payroll and payment requirements across more than 130…