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Going out with a bang: Travel for New Year’s Eve skyrockets

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Tokyo, New York, London regional favorites for countdown festivities

SINGAPORE, Dec. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — For the first time in three years hassle-free international travel is possible again for New Year’s Eve – and travelers are jumping at the opportunity to take advantage. Agoda data shows a 29% rise in searches for countdown getaways compared to last year, and a staggering 88% more searches compared to 2020. To further prove travel is back: the number of searches even surpasses the data from 2019 – the last pre-pandemic year – by over 41%.

For New Year’s Eve this year, urban destinations are the most sought-after globally, with travelers looking to join the crowds to enjoy big festivities and breathtaking fireworks displays. Agoda, a leading digital travel platform, also looked at search data specific for New Year’s Eve travel by region, sharing top destinations in North America, Europe, and Asia.

Asia sees Tokyo take the number one spot. Ever since Japan reopened its borders to inbound tourism, the popularity of the land of the rising sun has been on a different level. Asia’s New Year’s Eve top-three is completed by Thailand favorite Bangkok, Thailand and recently reopened Taipei, Taiwan.

In North America, travelers are most looking forward to watching the ball drop in New York City. While many others are hoping to start 2023 with lady luck smiling on them in Las Vegas, or among the stars in Los Angeles.

The search data for Europe shows London and Paris in the number one and two spots respectively. While they’re in the top five, it’s not Rome or Amsterdam where travelers are looking to spend the closing seconds of 2022. Instead, the Turkish capital Istanbul comes in third. The continent-crossing city on the banks of the Bosporus allures many and may look forward to hosting an influx of travelers to celebrate the year’s final countdown.

But a city trip isn’t the only travel category to have made the top list. With winter in full swing in the northern hemisphere, lots of travelers are looking to kick off 2023 in warmer climes. Famous beach destinations like Pattaya and Bali in Asia, and Honolulu and Cancun in North America claim a spot in the ranking and prove that for New Year’s Eve one size does not fit all.

ABOUT AGODA 

Agoda helps anyone travel anywhere with its great value deals on a global network of 2.9M hotels and holiday properties worldwide, plus flights, airport transfers and more. Agoda.com and the Agoda mobile app are available in 39 languages, and supported by 24/7 customer support. 

Headquartered in Singapore, Agoda is part of Booking Holdings (Nasdaq: BKNG) and employs more than 5,500 staff in 35 markets, dedicated to leveraging best-in-class technology to make travel even easier.  

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Hexaware Expands Presence in Gujarat with New Delivery Center at GIFT City

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MUMBAI, India, LONDON and ISELIN, N.J., June 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Hexaware Technologies [NSE: HEXT], a global provider of IT solutions and services, today opened a new delivery center at Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City), India’s premier international financial services hub. The center, inaugurated by Shri Bhupendra Patel, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Gujarat, will serve Hexaware’s global banking, financial services, and insurance (BFSI) clients across digital solutions, artificial intelligence (AI), cloud transformation, data engineering, and next-gen software services.

Hexaware’s established presence in Ahmedabad and Gujarat provides the foundation for this investment. With the GIFT City center, the company is building a technology and innovation hub that serves financial institutions across global markets. The company aims to create approximately 1,000 high-skilled jobs over the next three years, covering software engineering, digital transformation, AI, cloud, data analytics, business operations, and customer experience services.

“The establishment of Hexaware’s delivery center at GIFT City is a strong endorsement of Gujarat’s position as a globally competitive destination for financial services and technology. This is the kind of high-value investment the state has been building toward, and we are pleased to welcome Hexaware to this ecosystem,” said Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel.

“GIFT City represents a unique convergence of financial services, technology, and innovation. Our expansion into GIFT City aligns with our strategy of being closer to our customers while leveraging India’s exceptional talent ecosystem. We’re excited to contribute to the growth of Gujarat’s technology landscape and create meaningful career opportunities for skilled professionals,” said R. Srikrishna, CEO & Executive Director, Hexaware.

“GIFT City presents a compelling proposition for a company of Hexaware’s focus and scale. The financial services landscape, the quality of talent, and the policy framework the state government has put in place made this a clear decision for us,” said Vikash Kumar Jain, Chief Financial Officer, Hexaware.

The GIFT City center adds to Hexaware’s growing delivery footprint in India, supporting the company’s work with BFSI clients across global markets.

About Hexaware

Hexaware is a global technology and business process services company. Every day, Hexawarians wake up with a singular purpose: to create smiles through great people and technology. With offices across the world, we empower enterprises worldwide to realize digital transformation at scale and speed by partnering with them to build, transform, run, and optimize their technology and business processes. Learn more about Hexaware at https://hexaware.com.

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Innoscience Secures Final Victory in Patent Lawsuit as China’s Supreme Court Upholds Injunction Against Infineon GaN Products

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SUZHOU, China, June 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — In a landmark decision for the global semiconductor industry, the Supreme People’s Court of China has officially issued a final review decision sustaining a sales injunction against Infineon Technologies. The ruling means that effective immediately, Infineon is prohibited from selling its relevant Gallium Nitride (GaN) products within mainland China, marking a decisive and final victory for Innoscience in this high-stakes patent infringement dispute.

The Supreme Court’s ruling bolsters a prior judgment delivered on May 27, 2026, by the Suzhou Intermediate People’s Court. In that initial ruling, the Suzhou court found that Infineon had infringed upon two of Innoscience’s core invention patents related to GaN technology. The court ordered Infineon to immediately cease all infringing activities—including the sale, offer for sale, and importation of the contested products—and awarded Innoscience 10 million RMB (approx. $1.38 million USD) in damages, effective immediately.

With today’s final review decision, the Supreme People’s Court has explicitly upheld the lower court’s injunction, bringing a definitive conclusion to the patent battle between the two power semiconductor giants.

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RadiantVibe Capital Consortium Completes Rollout of Integrated Learning Resource Platform

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RadiantVibe Capital Consortium has completed the rollout of its Integrated Learning Resource Platform, bringing educational materials, expert knowledge archives, and structured learning pathways into a unified digital environment. The initiative is designed to improve knowledge accessibility, streamline resource discovery, and support continuous learning across its global community.

NEW YORK, June 13, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — RadiantVibe Capital Consortium today announced the completion of its Integrated Learning Resource Platform, a major digital initiative designed to unify educational resources, improve content accessibility, and create a more connected learning experience for participants across its global community.

The newly deployed platform brings together a wide range of educational materials into a centralized environment, allowing learners to access resources more efficiently while supporting continuous professional and personal development.

The rollout marks another step in the organization’s broader effort to strengthen its digital learning infrastructure under the guidance of Ambrose Wetherby. By consolidating previously distributed materials into a single platform, RadiantVibe Capital Consortium aims to simplify knowledge discovery and encourage deeper engagement with educational content.

“At its core, education is about access, organization, and application,” said Ambrose Wetherby. “As our learning community continues to grow, it becomes increasingly important to provide an environment where knowledge can be easily found, explored, and connected. The Integrated Learning Resource Platform was designed with that objective in mind.”

The platform introduces several new features intended to improve the overall learning experience.

One of the key additions is a Unified Resource Center, which serves as a centralized repository for educational materials. Participants can now access learning guides, expert presentations, recorded seminars, case studies, research summaries, and event materials through a single interface. This eliminates the need to navigate multiple systems and provides a more streamlined user experience.

Another major enhancement is the introduction of a Smart Resource Classification Framework. Content is now organized through topic categories, thematic collections, and searchable tags, enabling learners to quickly locate materials relevant to their interests and development goals. Whether reviewing foundational concepts or exploring advanced topics, users can navigate the platform more efficiently.

The Integrated Learning Resource Platform also includes a new Learning Pathway Recommendation Module. Rather than presenting resources as isolated materials, the system organizes content into structured learning pathways focused on areas such as leadership development, critical thinking, communication effectiveness, project management, and organizational decision-making. These pathways are designed to help participants build knowledge progressively while maintaining flexibility in their learning journey.

In addition, RadiantVibe Capital Consortium has established an Expert Knowledge Archive, a dedicated section that houses recorded educational sessions, keynote presentations, panel discussions, and specialist insights. By preserving and organizing these resources, the organization seeks to ensure that valuable knowledge remains accessible long after live events have concluded.

A further innovation is the platform’s Cross-Resource Connectivity System, which links related materials across multiple formats. For example, a learner exploring a case study may also be directed to relevant expert discussions, supporting reference materials, and supplementary learning guides. This interconnected structure encourages deeper exploration and helps learners develop a broader understanding of complex subjects.

According to the organization, the project was developed in response to increasing demand for more accessible and better-organized educational resources. Feedback from participants consistently highlighted the importance of having a centralized location where learning materials could be easily discovered, revisited, and connected.

The completion of the rollout follows several recent digital enhancement initiatives undertaken by RadiantVibe Capital Consortium, including improvements to operational infrastructure, navigation systems, and information access tools. Together, these developments form part of a long-term strategy focused on creating a more integrated and user-centered learning environment.

Looking ahead, the organization plans to continue expanding the platform’s capabilities through additional resource collections, enhanced search functionality, and new collaborative learning features. Future development efforts will remain focused on improving accessibility, supporting lifelong learning, and strengthening engagement across the global learning community.

“Knowledge becomes more valuable when it is accessible, organized, and connected,” Wetherby added. “This platform represents an important foundation for future growth and reflects our commitment to building educational environments that empower individuals to learn, adapt, and develop throughout their careers.”

About RadiantVibe Capital Consortium

RadiantVibe Capital Consortium is an education-focused organization dedicated to advancing knowledge development through structured learning programs, professional growth initiatives, and digital learning resources. Through continuous innovation and a commitment to educational excellence, the organization supports individuals seeking to expand their skills, broaden their perspectives, and thrive in an increasingly dynamic world.

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Caroline Stewart, RadiantVibe Capital Consortium, 1 915-543-3345, service@radiantvibe.com

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