By Editor , 21 September 2026
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210 Million People Are Now Learning Chinese Worldwide

Beijing – September 20, 2026 -- Nearly 210 million people around the world are now learning or using Chinese, according to China's Ministry of Education, as the language moves from classrooms into everyday pop culture and career paths.

Ninety countries have added Chinese to their national school curricula

The Ministry of Education reports that 90 countries have incorporated Chinese into their education systems. In the first half of this year, 564,000 candidates worldwide sat for the Chinese Proficiency Test (HSK), a 36 percent increase year on year.

By Editor , 20 September 2026
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DAHON's New Tech Suite Makes Folding Bikes 33% Stiffer

Sacramento – September 20, 2026 -- Folding bike maker DAHON has unveiled a new engineering methodology called DAHON-V tech, designed to fix a long-standing problem in the folding bike category: frames that flex, hinges that loosen, and drivetrains that buckle under load.

By Editor , 20 September 2026

Belgrade – September 19, 2026 -- AskGamblers has opened voting for its first-ever Sportsbook Showdown, letting bettors pick their favorite sports betting site from a full lineup of brands listed on the platform.

Voting runs from September 14 to October 31

Every sportsbook on the AskGamblers website is eligible to compete, but only 10 will make the leaderboard. Each bettor can cast a single vote, and everyone who participates receives Loyalty Program tokens as a thank-you.

By Editor , 20 September 2026
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Bybit's Final USD1 Hold & Earn Round Offers 35M WLFI Rewards

Dubai – September 19, 2026 -- Bybit has opened the fifth and final round of its USD1 Hold & Earn program, giving users until October 16, 2026 to claim a share of a 35,000,000 WLFI reward pool simply by holding the USD1 stablecoin in their account.

By Editor , 20 September 2026

NEW YORK – September 19, 2026 -- Dating app Wild has surpassed 900,000 verified members across 57 countries, the company announced, positioning itself as an alternative to apps built around finding long-term relationships.

Launched in 2016, Wild is designed for people seeking casual connections rather than a set path toward a relationship. The platform supports casual dating, flirting, hookups, and friends-with-benefits arrangements, letting users define what they want from a match instead of assuming every conversation is headed toward commitment.

By Editor , 20 September 2026
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TECNO and Tonino Lamborghini Unveil Limited-Edition POVA 8 Pro 5G

Hong Kong – September 19, 2026 -- TECNO has launched the POVA 8 Pro 5G Tonino Lamborghini Limited Edition, a co-branded smartphone that translates the Italian lifestyle brand's mechanical design heritage into a mobile device.

By Editor , 19 September 2026
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Hublot and Jeff Koons Unveil a 30-Piece Watch That Mimics the Big Bang

New York – September 18, 2026 -- Hublot and artist Jeff Koons have launched a joint collection anchored by the MP-14 Origin, a $limited-edition 30-piece watch built to mechanically evoke the birth of the universe, alongside a second model called the Classic Fusion Balloon Dog.

The MP-14 Origin introduces Hublot's first automatic central tourbillon, a technical first for the manufacture, housed inside a 44mm octagonal case made of sapphire and titanium.

By Editor , 19 September 2026
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Hublot and Jeff Koons Turn a Balloon Dog Into a Luxury Watch

New York – September 18, 2026 -- Hublot has unveiled the Classic Fusion Balloon Dog by Jeff Koons, a limited-edition watch collaboration inspired by the artist's iconic mirrored balloon sculptures. The 42mm timepiece comes in three editions -- mirror-polished stainless steel, red anodized aluminum, and blue anodized aluminum -- with each edition capped at 200 pieces.