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Booking.com Joins European Travel Commission as Policy Influence Expands

The Amsterdam-based travel platform has become an associate member of the European Travel Commission, giving the company a larger role in shaping tourism and digital policy discussions across Europe.
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Japanese Technology Firm Fujitsu Launches Advanced Artificial Intelligence Tool for Corporate Disclosures
South Africa Officially Launches Nationwide Campaign for Highly Contested Local Government Elections
United Kingdom Commits Additional Funding for Unexploded Ordnance Clearance in Laos
Singapore Announces Stringent New Greenhouse Gas Regulations for Commercial Cooling Systems
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Myanmar Military Government and China Sign Major Agreement to Upgrade Media and Cultural Cooperation
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