Xinhua Finance: Robotics Contest Highlights Chongqing District's Push Into Embodied AI
National competition in Shapingba District draws more than 100 teams developing robotics technologies for real-world deployment CHONGQING, China , Sept. 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- A national robotics competition held this month in Chongqing offered a look at China's efforts to move embodied artificial intelligence out of research laboratories and into commercial use. The finals of the 11 th "Maker in China" SME Innovation and Entrepreneurship Contest for Intelligent Biomimetic Robots concluded Sept. 11 in Chongqing's Shapingba District. The three-day national competition drew more than 100 teams from across China, with projects spanning biomimetic robotics, industrial automation and AI systems designed to perceive and interact with the physical world. An Autonomous Clothes-Folding Robot Alongside the competition, organizers arranged meetings involving companies, universities and research institutions, as well as discussions aimed at technology transfer, financing and local deployment. The event formed part of a national program intended to support innovative SMEs with specialized technologies. Its theme was "Pushing Tech Frontiers, Unleashing Creativity." The competition comprised 13 tracks, covering work ranging from foundational research to systems approaching commercial deployment. Teams in the startup category competed in three broad areas: cutting-edge technologies, core enabling technologies and specialized applications. Their projects focused in part on the hardware, software and control systems underpinning the next generation of robots. Teams in the enterprise category, by contrast, tested systems designed for real-world use in the electric power, healthcare and service sectors. The emphasis was on whether the technologies could perform reliably in operating environments and be scaled for broader deployment. Many of the entries targeted technical bottlenecks that have limited the wider deployment of robotic systems. Projects included multi-robot coordination and task-scheduling systems for warehouses; assistive exoskeletons for older adults and rehabilitation patients; biomimetic robots for inspecting electric power infrastructure; miniature hummingbird-inspired flapping-wing drones; and robots capable of folding clothing autonomously. Together, the projects illustrated the range of engineering approaches Chinese developers are pursuing as they seek practical applications for embodied AI. The competition also served as a venue for financing and business-development discussions, and several participating projects announced plans to establish operations in Shapingba. At the closing ceremony, the Shapingba District government signed letters of intent with SIASUN Robot & Automation Co., Ltd. and Chentu Technology, among other companies. ZTE also signed letters of intent with teams from Zhejiang University and Xi'an Jiaotong University. Shapingba is seeking to establish itself as a center for embodied AI within Chongqing's broader robotics supply chain. The value of the district's robotics output rose 233% from a year earlier during the first seven months of 2026, according to local government data.
2026-09-19 02:00:00

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The Sanya EDITION Presents an Island Celebration Experience for Mid-Autumn Festival and China National Day Golden Week
The Sanya EDITION in Haitang Bay, Sanya, presents Li ethnic culture, contemporary performances and festive evening experiences September 25 to October 4, 2026 | Haitang Bay, Sanya, Hainan SANYA, China , Sept. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- As the Mid-Autumn Festival and China National Day holidays arrive in autumn 2026, Hainan's luxury resort market enters a new chapter of elevated holiday experiences. Located in the heart of Haitang Bay's coastal resort area in Sanya, The Sanya EDITION, a luxury hotel brand under Marriott International, will present a series of festive celebrations from September 25 to October 4, 2026. The Sanya EDITION Presents an Island Celebration Experience for Mid-Autumn Festival and China National Day Golden Week Bringing together local cultural experiences and immersive festive programming, the hotel introduces a new approach to holiday hospitality that combines cultural immersion with innovative event experiences. Set against panoramic views of the South China Sea and the hotel's signature 20,000-square-meter Private Ocean, The Sanya EDITION combines contemporary luxury with the cultural heritage of Hainan. The festive program brings together Li ethnic intangible cultural heritage, traditional Chinese festive rituals and contemporary light and performance art. The program includes Li ethnic music and dance, traditional Chinese iron flower performances, floating lanterns and spectacular drone light shows. These experiences are complemented by coastal dining, ocean activities, sports and family programming, as well as a full-moon art installation at the bamboo-lined pool in the hotel's lobby. Through a combination of cultural programming, nighttime experiences, coastal leisure and family activities, The Sanya EDITION offers guests a different way to experience the China National Holiday in Hainan, while contributing to the continued development of premium tourism experiences on Hainan International Tourism Island. The signature evening celebrations will take place on September 25, September 30, October 1 and October 4 from 8:00 PM to 8:45 PM. Traditional festive culture will meet contemporary light and performance art, bringing together the natural character of the island, local cultural heritage and the relaxed atmosphere of a luxury resort. Mid-Autumn Festival Special Program Li Ethnic Band Performance | September 25, 8:00 PM–8:15 PM The Mid-Autumn Festival evening begins with local Hainan culture. A Li ethnic band will perform live at the hotel, bringing the distinctive sounds and cultural character of Hainan to the festive evening. For international and Hong Kong and Macau travelers visiting Hainan, Li ethnic music offers a direct connection to the island's local culture and heritage within a contemporary resort setting. Light Arc Dance Performance | September 25, 8:15 PM–8:25 PM Following the Li ethnic music performance, the Light Arc dance performance combines choreography and lighting to create a contemporary nighttime spectacle. Traditional festive atmosphere transitions naturally into a modern performance setting against the nightscape of Haitang Bay. Iron Flower Performance | September 25, 8:25 PM–8:30 PM The traditional iron flower performance is one of the highlights of the Mid-Autumn Festival evening. Featuring sparks and fire as its central visual elements, the performance creates a distinctive festive scene in the night sky and introduces guests to a traditional Chinese folk art form. Floating Lanterns | September 25, 8:30 PM–8:45 PM The Mid-Autumn Festival program concludes with floating lanterns. Guests can take part in this festive ritual surrounded by the nightscape of Haitang Bay and the hotel's Private Ocean, creating a memorable moment to close the evening. China National Holiday During China National Holiday, The Sanya EDITION will continue its evening festive program. September 30, October 1 and October 4 | 8:00 PM–8:45 PM Li Ethnic Band Performance | 8:00 PM–8:15 PM Light Arc Dance Performance | 8:15 PM–8:25 PM Iron Flower Performance | 8:25 PM–8:30 PM Spectacular Drone Show | October 1 and October 4, 8:30 PM–8:45 PM Festive Dining in Sanya Beyond the evening celebrations, The Sanya EDITION offers a diverse collection of dining and lifestyle spaces, including Market at EDITION, Best of Hainan, Xian Hai by the Sea, The Jade Egret, Beach Barbacoa, Beach Club and Sky Bar. During the 2026 Mid-Autumn Festival and China National Day Golden Week, the hotel will introduce a series of limited-time dining experiences featuring Hainanese flavors, international guest chef menus, immersive culinary experiences and seasonal afternoon tea. The program offers guests visiting Haitang Bay a range of dining experiences throughout the festive period. September 25 to 26 | Sky Bar Sky Bar welcomes Tonic Liu, drinks writer and head of Maltail, for an exclusive guest bartending experience. Ranked No.68 in Asia's 50 Best Bars 2026, Maltail brings together classic techniques and contemporary creativity through a distinctive exploration of Asian cocktail culture. October 1 to 6 | "Hainan Flavors" Buffet at Market at EDITION Market at EDITION will showcase Hainanese ingredients and regional flavors through a selection of local specialties, including Black Mountain goat, Wujiao pig, local Hainan yellow cattle and fresh seafood. The menu brings together distinctive ingredients from across Hainan, offering guests an introduction to the island's culinary traditions and local food culture. October 2 to 3 | Speakeasy & TING by Frédéric Jaros Speakeasy at Sky Bar will collaborate with TING by Frédéric Jaros to present a limited-time immersive culinary theater experience. The program combines cuisine, desserts, flavors and art to create a distinctive dining experience during the China National Day holiday. October 2 to 3 | Beach Club Beach Club welcomes Sven Liu, Gin Brand Ambassador at Pernod Ricard China, for a special guest shift featuring a selection of inspired cocktails. From the cherry notes of the Black Forest to the fresh yuzu aromas of Japan's coast, and finally a sweet, fruit-and-tea martini inspired by London, each cocktail captures the spirit of an island summer. October 2 to 4 | The Jade Egret & Thomas Bühner The Jade Egret will welcome acclaimed chef Thomas Bühner for a limited-time menu. Formerly at the helm of La Vie, a three-Michelin-starred restaurant in Germany, Thomas Bühner will bring his European culinary expertise and contemporary approach to flavors to this special dining experience at The Sanya EDITION. Ocean, Sports and Family Resort Experiences For families and international travelers planning a trip to Hainan during China National Day Golden Week, the festive program at The Sanya EDITION extends beyond the evening celebrations. Located in Haitang Bay, Sanya, the resort features its signature Private Ocean, Beach Club and a range of sports facilities. During the day, guests can enjoy ocean and water activities, tennis, Padel and pickleball before joining the evening festive program. This approach offers an alternative to the traditional sightseeing-focused Sanya holiday. Guests do not need to choose between staying at the resort and experiencing the destination. Ocean activities, sports, dining, local culture and nighttime entertainment can all be experienced within one resort destination. An Island Holiday for Mid-Autumn Festival and China National Day For travelers from Hong Kong, Macau and international markets, Sanya is one of China's most distinctive island resort destinations. The Mid-Autumn Festival and China National Day Golden Week also provide an important holiday period for family trips to Hainan. At The Sanya EDITION, the 2026 festive season brings together local culture, contemporary performance, dining, ocean experiences, sports and family activities, offering travelers a contemporary island holiday experience in Haitang Bay, Sanya. For more information, please visit official website: The Sanya EDITION | Luxury Boutique Hotel in Haitang Bay with Pool Instagram: @editionsanya ABOUT EDITION HOTELS EDITION Hotels is an unexpected and refreshing collection of individualized, customized, one-of-a-kind hotels that redefines the codes of traditional luxury. Displaying the best of dining and entertainment, services, and amenities "all under one roof," each EDITION property is unique, reflecting the best cultural and social milieu of its location and time. Each hotel, with its individuality, authenticity, originality, and unique ethos, reflects the current spirit and zeitgeist of its location. Although all the hotels look completely different, the brand's unifying aesthetic is in its approach and attitude to the modern lifestyle rather than its appearance. EDITION is about a mindset and how it makes you feel rather than the way it looks. Sophisticated public spaces, finishes, design, and details serve the experience rather than drive it. For an underserved market of affluent, culturally savvy, and service-savvy guests, the EDITION experience and lifestyle explores the unprecedented intersection and the perfect balance between taste-making design and innovation and consistent, excellent service globally. EDITION currently operates 23 hotels in New York and Times Square, Miami Beach, West Hollywood, Tampa, Barcelona, Bodrum, London, Reykjavik, Madrid, Rome, Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sanya China, Shanghai, Tokyo Toranomon, Singapore, Riviera Maya at Kanai, Mexico, a second in Tokyo Ginza, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, and Lake Como. The Sanya EDITION Presents an Island Celebration Experience for Mid-Autumn Festival and China National Day Golden Week
2026-09-19 01:00:00

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2026-09-19 00:54:03

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2026-09-19 00:44:21

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2026-09-19 00:07:59

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2026-09-19 00:03:52

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2026-09-18 23:18:46

‘China Shock 2.0’ fuels EU push for united response to Beijing
Beijing has called for communication and pragmatism after European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen warned of a second “China Shock” that’s damaging key manufacturing industries in the bloc. The term “China shock” originally described the wave of cheap toys, textiles and basic electronics that flooded European markets after China joined the World Trade Organization [...] The post ‘China Shock 2.0’ fuels EU push for united response to Beijing appeared first on Asia Times .
2026-09-18 00:02:01

Trip.Biz Launches Agent ONE, an AI Suite Transforming Business Travel -- Cutting Booking Time by 90% for Travellers and Simplifying Oversight for Travel Managers
- Trip.Biz launches Agent ONE, at Transform 2026 - Agent ONE is four connected, specialised agents supporting the end-to-end business travel lifecycle - Improves OBT adoption and reduces travel program leakage worldwide SINGAPORE , Sept. 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Trip.Biz, the business travel brand of Trip.com Group, welcomed 200 senior leaders from travel, procurement, finance, and HR to Transform 2026, held at the Mandarin Oriental, Singapore. The half-day summit set out to challenge one of the most persistent assumptions in global travel management - that Asia Pacific is intrinsically too complex to manage consistently - while unveiling its new Agent ONE AI tool. Transform 2026 opened with an address from Trip.Biz CEO Tao Song, titled "A New Day One for Business Travel". Song set the tone for the afternoon by framing Trip.Biz's next chapter around simplicity and trust, describing a company built on local depth across Asia Pacific and continuing to grow in Europe and around the world. "Trip.Biz aims to become a leading global AI-powered travel management company (TMC) rooted in APAC and built for the complexity of global business travel", said Tao Song. "We are building for the new world, in which digital adoption pushes the boundaries of what's possible, and gives way to innovative tech solutions that help fix real-world challenges", he added. Complexity Isn't the Region, It's the Model For multinational travel, procurement and finance teams, APAC has long been treated as the exception that breaks the global travel program - a patchwork of markets with different regulations, payment standards, languages and supplier ecosystems. Trip.Biz's position, delivered in the event's keynote by General Manager, Southeast Asia Eugene Tan, is that this diagnosis is wrong. "The complexity isn't the APAC region, it's the model", Tan explained during his "Rethinking APAC as ONE" keynote. "Every model on the market today breaks somewhere, because none of them delivers consistency and depth at the same time." The company points to three structural gaps that persist: Legacy TMCs offer deep local expertise, but execution depends on the local office involved, resulting in different standards in every market. Digital-only platforms are fast and familiar for routine bookings, but go silent the moment something isn't routine. In-house, self-managed programs offer full policy control, but no system to catch it when that control breaks down. Each model delivers one piece of the puzzle, but gaps remain, costing global travel programs time, money, and control. Trip.Biz's answer is a single, digital-first, full-service platform, designed to give global programs consistency across markets while absorbing the complexities of APAC - from contracting and settlement to entities and supplier ecosystems - rather than passing them on to the traveller or the program owner. In practice, this means a single enforced service standard across every market, one consolidated view spanning booking, approvals, and reporting, and a consistent end-to-end experience. This consistency has delivered a 90% SLA compliance rate and an 80%+ satisfaction score across the region Trip.Biz serves. Product Director Terence Eng built on this during his "Closing Leakage with One Platform" keynote, stating that the model alone doesn't fully solve the problem, a challenge that extends across global travel programs. "Even with one platform, leakage doesn't disappear automatically," Eng said. "To actually reduce it, that platform needs the right content and genuinely good usability. Without both, travellers will still book off platform, even with the right model in place." Getting this right, Eng noted, is what ultimately increases adoption. Launching Agent One: Built to Improve OBT Adoption and Fix Leakage Trip.Biz CEO Tao Song took the stage to launch Agent ONE during his "Building Trust through Simplicity with Agent ONE" keynote, positioning it as the next step in closing the leakage gap. "A platform with the right content and usability gets you most of the way there", Song said. "AI is how we go further; by continuing to improve the user experience itself, we can drive an even higher adoption rate." Agent ONE is a team of four connected, specialised agents supporting the end-to-end business travel lifecycle: Planning Agent : ends the multi-site search struggle. Drawing on a broader, multi-source range of content, it converts natural-language requests into personalised, policy-compliant recommendations, understanding traveller preferences, trip purpose, and itinerary logic to simplify search and boost online adoption. Booking Agent : replaces friction-heavy TMC booking flows with guided, conversational booking, keeping more trips inside the OBT. Early performance targets show average booking time dropping from around 45 minutes to 2 minutes, a +90% efficiency improvement, while keeping bookings natively connected to Trip.Biz inventory, pricing, approval, and payment. Approval Agent : auto-approves low-risk requests and routes only exceptions to human review, cutting approval wait times from over an hour to under 3 seconds. Insight Agent : goes beyond static dashboards to proactively surface hidden data patterns and actionable cost-saving opportunities, often missed due to rigid, fixed-view reporting. Insight Agent generates a full travel analysis report, complete with leakage patterns and savings opportunities, in under 7 minutes, a process that previously took analysts up to a week using legacy tools. The real opportunity for AI is to remove the complexity travellers experience. When AI can understand what a traveller needs, find the right content, and automatically apply company policy, the managed program becomes simpler and more trusted. This helps drive greater adoption and reduce leakage, removing the complexity that has stood in the way of managed travel's original promise: one place for every trip. "Unlike generic AI assistants, Trip.Biz positions Agent ONE as a purpose-built AI solution", Song said. "We drive greater business efficiency across each stage of the business travel lifecycle, and help solve the practical challenge faced by our industry." Trip.Biz positions the Agent ONE launch not as an incremental product update, but as a marker of how it intends to compete globally: combining the local depth required in complex markets with the consistency, simplicity and intelligence multinational travel programs increasingly expect worldwide. Agent ONE is now available globally across all Trip.Biz-supported markets. END About Trip.Biz Trip.Biz , a digital-first full-service travel management company (TMC) powered by Trip.com Group , provides an all-in-one solution that streamlines business travel with human-centric technology and a people-first approach, offering extensive global content, exceptional service, and ESG solutions. As the fastest-growing TMC in the last few years, we have been trusted by over 15,000 multinational corporations and more than 1,000,000 small to medium-sized enterprises globally. At Trip.Biz, we are dedicated to providing cost-effective and time-efficient travel solutions, empowering businesses to focus on what truly matters – growth and success. By saving on travel costs and time, our clients can invest more in their core operations and achieve their business outcomes.
2026-09-18 00:00:00

AGRIS LAUNCHES GLOBAL INNOVATION CENTER IN SINGAPORE, CONNECTING RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY WITH CAPITAL AND INTERNATIONAL MARKETS
SINGAPORE , Sept. 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- AgriS (Thanh Thanh Cong – Bien Hoa Joint Stock Company, stock code: SBT) officially launched the AgriS Global Innovation Center in Singapore, with the aim of accelerating the commercialization of agricultural innovation by connecting research, technology, production capabilities, capital and international markets. The launch took place as part of AgriS Global NEXUS 2026 – Converge to Elevate , bringing together representatives from government agencies, diplomatic missions, research institutions, universities, financial institutions, investment funds and enterprises from Vietnam, Singapore and the wider region. AgriS Global NEXUS 2026 – Converge to Elevate was held in Singapore on 16 September 2026, advancing collaboration in agricultural innovation and commercialization H.E. Tran Phuoc Anh, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam to Singapore, said: "AgriS' decision to establish its Global Innovation Center in Singapore reflects the growing confidence and international ambition of Vietnam's private sector. Through the Center, AgriS aims to connect scientific research with commercial application; agricultural capabilities with international technology and capital; and Vietnam's production strengths with regional and global markets. In this direction, Singapore serves as a strategic convergence point, connecting AgriS' agricultural foundations in Vietnam and the wider region with leading universities, research institutions, technology partners, investors and international customers." H.E. Tran Phuoc Anh, Ambassador of Vietnam to Singapore, highlights the significance of AgriS establishing the AgriS Global Innovation Center in Singapore to connect Vietnam’s agricultural capabilities with international science, technology, capital and markets Connecting Research with Commercialization The AgriS Global Innovation Center serves as a permanent hub in Singapore, connecting science, technology, data and market insights with AgriS' production capabilities and value chains, helping shorten the journey from concept development and validation to application and commercialization. The Center is focused on four strategic roles: accelerating agricultural innovation and commercialization; connecting R&D with industry and international markets; driving supply-chain integration and value creation; and providing a platform for AgriS' regional and global expansion strategy. Ms. Dang Huynh Uc My, Chairlady of the Board of Directors of AgriS, emphasized: "Innovation creates value when science moves beyond research into real-world application, becomes integrated into the value chain and reaches markets at meaningful scale. The AgriS Global Innovation Center is designed as a Nexus – bringing together strategic partners, scientific and technological capabilities, agricultural and production platforms, capital and international markets. From Singapore, we aim to shorten the journey from concept to commercialization, while creating new pathways for agricultural innovation from Vietnam and the region to reach global markets." Ms. Dang Huynh Uc My, Chairlady of AgriS, shares the role of the AgriS Global Innovation Center in connecting research, technology, capital and international markets At the AgriS Global Innovation Center, AgriS works with domestic and international experts and technology partners to test and co-develop high-tech agricultural solutions. Solutions are connected early with production conditions, technology requirements, capital and market demand, thereby improving their readiness for application, commercialization and scale. Singapore - A Strategic Nexus The AgriS Global Innovation Center builds on AgriS' research and partnership network across Vietnam, Australia, Indonesia and Singapore. AgriS currently manages nearly 90,000 hectares of growing areas across Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia and Australia; operates 11 AgTech Hubs; and is supported by approximately 9,000 hectares of research farms across Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Australia and Indonesia. This network provides real-world environments for new technologies and solutions to be tested, validated and refined under actual agricultural operating conditions. From Singapore, AgriS connects these capabilities with international research institutions, technology partners, investors and customers. The development of the Center is supported by JTC Corporation, a Singapore government agency for master planning, developing and managing industrial estates to drive business innovation and economic growth. Mr. John Lu, Director for Trade at Enterprise Singapore, said: "We are pleased that AgriS has chosen Singapore for its first Global Innovation Center. As a multinational agricultural group, AgriS will be able to leverage this Global Innovation Center to grow its R&D capabilities, while tapping Singapore's vibrant agri-food and innovation ecosystem to accelerate the development and commercialisation of high-value agricultural solutions. As a trusted business hub that is deeply integrated into global supply chains, Singapore can serve as a strategic gateway to bring these new solutions to other markets." Mr. Joel Ang, Vice President and Head of Southeast Asia and Oceania at the Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB), said: "The launch of the AgriS Global Innovation Centre is a key milestone in the company's growth journey and underscores the ambition of Southeast Asian enterprises to anchor high-value R&D in Singapore. We warmly welcome this investment which will create good jobs, foster partnerships with local enterprises in Singapore, and accelerate AgriS' global expansion." Expanding Research and Commercialization Partnerships Building on the connection between scientific research and real-world agricultural application, at AgriS Global NEXUS 2026, AgriS and Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore), through Global Mind Agriculture (GMA), announced their intention to further develop the proposed AgriS–NTU Joint Lab for Resilient Bioinnovation, to be anchored at FRESH@NTU. The proposed Joint Lab is expected to connect scientific research in Singapore with AgriS' field-validation, production and commercialization capabilities across tropical agricultural markets. AgriS also signed Memoranda of Understanding with the Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology (VAST) and the Vietnam Marketing Association (VMA), broadening its collaboration network from research and technology to market development and commercialization. Through the Center in Singapore, AgriS aims to serve as a platform connecting Vietnam's multidisciplinary innovation capabilities with international networks of research, technology, capital and markets. Driving Innovation Across the Value Chain AgriS' research and partnership initiatives are built on its agricultural value-chain platform, connecting R&D with growing areas, production, data, finance, logistics and markets to develop solutions that enhance operational efficiency, optimize resources and create greater value from agriculture. This direction is reflected in the strategy "Beyond Agriculture. Creating Sustainable Value" with the ambition to expand the value generated by agriculture beyond raw materials toward value-added products, technology, knowledge, business models and scalable commercial solutions. AgriS' portfolio currently includes nearly 200 food and agricultural products across sugarcane, coconut, rice, banana and pineapple, together with nature-derived nutritional solutions. On this foundation, the AgriS Global Innovation Center connects research, field validation, production and markets, enabling new solutions to be assessed for feasibility, market demand and scalability before commercial deployment. The AgriS Global Innovation Center in Singapore serves as a platform connecting R&D, technology, production capabilities, capital and market insights to accelerate the development and commercialization of agricultural solutions The Center was launched as part of AgriS Global NEXUS 2026 – Converge to Elevate, where AgriS and its partners explored how ASEAN can transform its agricultural advantages into higher-value products and solutions by strengthening connections across science, policy, industry, finance and international markets. The program also expanded opportunities for collaboration in research, technology, talent development, cross-border investment, supply-chain integration and commercialization. With Singapore serving as a strategic hub within its international innovation network, AgriS aims to connect research capabilities, growing areas and value chains across its operating markets with global technology, capital and customers. Through AgriS Global NEXUS, the Group continues to develop a collaborative ecosystem that can bring agricultural solutions from research and testing into real-world application, commercialization and international scale. About AgriS AgriS (Thanh Thanh Cong – Bien Hoa Joint Stock Company, HOSE: SBT) provides comprehensive high-tech agricultural solutions and develops a circular agricultural ecosystem built around three pillars: AgTech, FoodTech and FinTech , underpinned by ESG principles. AgriS develops and operates a circular commercial value chain with more than 200 product lines spanning key agricultural categories including sugarcane, coconut, banana, rice and pineapple. Its products serve the domestic market and are exported to nearly 80 international markets. AgriS' portfolio covers raw materials, processed products and value-added solutions that meet international standards for quality, traceability and sustainable development. AgriS has consistently been included in the VNSI20 , comprising 20 listed companies with leading sustainability performance in Vietnam's capital market. About GMA Global Mind Agriculture (GMA) is AgriS' investment and international collaboration arm in Singapore. GMA focuses on opportunities across agriculture, food and sustainable development, operating as a platform for trading, food and beverage research and product development, and digital innovation. As a strategic bridge, GMA facilitates cross-border collaboration, technology transfer and market expansion between Singapore, Vietnam, Australia and the broader Asia-Pacific region. Website: https://agris.com.vn/
2026-09-18 00:00:00

TMGM Strengthens Support for Para Sport Development in Vanuatu
SYDNEY , Sept. 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- TMGM is strengthening its support for para sport in Vanuatu through a three-year partnership with the Vanuatu Paralympic Committee (VPC), supporting initiatives that expand participation and create development pathways for people with disabilities. The partnership was recently marked at the Vanuatu National Games para-sport awards ceremony on 9 September, where Prime Minister Jotham Napat joined the sporting community in recognising the achievements of participating athletes. The occasion also provided an opportunity for TMGM to reaffirm its commitment to VPC while joining the presentation of awards to athletes. Awards Ceremony with Prime Minister of Vanuatu, Hon. Jotham Napat Running from 2026 to 2028, the partnership provides annual support for VPC's programmed initiatives, with a focus on sustained development beyond individual competitions. The collaboration comes as Vanuatu continues to build its presence in international para sport, including its recent representation in Para Powerlifting at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games. Across Vanuatu's geographically dispersed communities, VPC has worked to expand access through initiatives including its Hub & Spoke programme. Recognised by the International Paralympic Committee, the model develops local coaching capacity and connects athletes across four provinces with training, classification and competition opportunities. "Our partnership with VPC reflects our belief that meaningful progress is built over time. International competition is an important milestone, but developing para sport requires sustained access to coaching, participation and opportunities to progress. We are proud to support VPC as it continues building these pathways," said TMGM. The partnership reflects TMGM's broader commitment to supporting locally relevant initiatives across Asia-Pacific. About TMGM Founded in 2013 in Sydney, Australia, TMGM Group is the Official Regional Partner of Chelsea Football Club. As a broker providing global financial product trading, TMGM is regulated by ASIC (Australia), VFSC (Vanuatu), FSC Mauritius, and FSA (Seychelles). Disclaimer: Investing in leveraged products carries high risks and is not suitable for all investors. You have no interest in the underlying asset. Read the Client Agreement and other disclosure documents set forth on our website. The above information is provided by TMGM Group (Trademax Australia Limited, ABN 76 162 331 311, AFSL 436416, Trademax Global Markets (SE) Limited, FSA licence number SD224, Trademax Global Limited, VFSC 40356 & Trademax Global Markets (International) Pty Ltd, Company No. 195323, Mauritius Investment Dealer Licence No. GB22201012).
2026-09-16 22:30:00

Willog Launches Integrated Supply Chain Solution 'Willog Vision,' Connecting Record, Response, Prove, and Compensation as One
Integrates four modules (AIoT devices, monitoring, AI risk management, and insurance) into a single platform spanning every stage from shipment to arrival One-stop process: instant alerts when anomalies occur, automatic compliance reports generated in 3 minutes, and insurance payouts TOKYO and SINGAPORE and LOS ANGELES , Sept. 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Willog (Co-CEOs Sung-hoon Bae and Ji-hyun Yoon), an AIoT-based supply chain intelligence solutions company, announced the official launch of its integrated supply chain solution, "Willog Vision," on September 17. The one solution for every step of logistics, Willog Vision The Limits of Fragmented Logistics Solutions In logistics today, data can only be checked after retrieving a USB from a data logger, and audit reports take 30 minutes each to write by hand. Willog addresses this fragmentation at the root with "Willog Vision," which unifies recording, monitoring, evidence, and insurance on a single set of data. One Solution, Every Stage Willog Vision's slogan is "Evidence in Every Move." A single company directly develops and operates the AIoT device (Willog Safe), monitoring software (Control Tower), AI intelligence (Intelligence), and logistics insurance (Insurance), connecting all four stages seamlessly on one set of data. Willog Safe (Record): Attaches to cargo and warehouses, recording temperature, shock, and location in real time at 1-minute intervals, with no need to retrieve a USB logger Control Tower (Response): Instantly alerts the responsible party when an anomaly occurs and automatically logs the response history, with warehouse, sea, and vehicle status on one screen Intelligence (Prove): Predicts and diagnoses risk with a built-in AI Assistant, automatically generating GDP, GMP, KGSP, and HACCP compliance reports within 3 minutes, with tamper verification Insurance (Compensation): Data-based custom plans with automated claims covering disposal and re-shipment costs, and accelerated insurance payouts Tailored for Every Industry Willog Vision applies tailored scenarios across international transport, warehouses, vehicle logistics, and the bio sector, from customs-hold temperature checks to distinguishing false alarms from real risk. Willog Vision will be rolled out in phases to existing customers, and new customers can apply for a PoC through Willog's official website. Sung-hoon Bae, Co-CEO of Willog, said, "Willog Vision connects recording, response, prove, and compensation, freeing logistics managers to focus on strategic decision-making instead of incident handling."
2026-09-16 22:00:00

In Morocco, scandal is weakening the king’s shaky rule

2026-09-15 20:40:01

حماس تنعى قائد لواء رفح.. ونتنياهو وكاتس: لا مسلح محصنا
أعلن رئيس الوزراء الإسرائيلي بنيامين نتنياهو ووزير الدفاع يسرائيل كاتس، أن الجيش هاجم قائد لواء رفح في حركة حماس، نائل أبو عبيد (أبو عطية)، مؤكدين أن الحركة لن تبقى في القطاع.
2026-09-15 20:39:44

Windows 11 emergency update: Microsoft races to fix bugs
The latest patch fixes issues created by the September Patch Tuesday update last week. Microsoft 's big September 2026 Patch Tuesday update addressed a record 966 flaws, including two actively exploited zero-day vulnerabilities, across Microsoft products when it was released last week on Sept. 8. However, just one week later on Sept. 14, Microsoft rolled out an emergency, out-of-band ...
2026-09-15 20:35:43

Самарқанд – дунё шахмати маркази
Самарқанд халқаро туризм марказидаги “Боқий шаҳар” мажмуасида 46-Бутунжаҳон шахмат олимпиадасининг тантанали очилиш маросими ўтказилмоқда.
2026-09-15 20:25:23

STAK to Hold Class A Meeting and Extraordinary General Meeting
CHANGZHOU, China , Sept. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- STAK Inc. (the "Company" or "STAK") (Nasdaq: STAK), a fast-growing company specializing in the research, development, manufacturing, and sale of oilfield-specialized production and maintenance equipment, today announced that it will hold a meeting of the holders of its class A ordinary shares of par value of USD0.001 each (the "Class A Meeting") at its executive office at Building 11, 8th Floor, No. 6 Beitanghe East Road, Tianning District, Changzhou, Jiangsu, People's Republic of China 213000, at 10:00 a.m. on October 9, 2026, Beijing/Hong Kong Time. An extraordinary general meeting of shareholders of the Company (the "EGM" and, together with the Class A Meeting, the "Meetings") will be held immediately thereafter at the same location. Holders of record of the Company's class A ordinary shares of par value of USD0.001 each as of the close of business on September 4, 2026 (the "Record Date") are entitled to receive notice of and to attend and vote at the Class A Meeting and any adjournment or postponement thereof. All registered shareholders of the Company at the close of business on the Record Date are entitled to receive notice of and to attend and vote at the EGM and any adjournment or postponement thereof. Copies of the notices of the Meetings and the forms of proxy are available on the Company's corporate investor relations website at https://www.stakindustry.com/ir/ . About STAK Inc. STAK Inc. is a fast-growing company specializing in the research, development, manufacturing, and sale of oilfield-specific production and maintenance equipment. The Company designs and manufactures oilfield-specialized production and maintenance equipment, then collaborates with qualified specialized vehicle manufacturing companies to integrate the equipment onto vehicle chassis, producing specialized oilfield vehicles for sale. Additionally, the Company sells oilfield-specialized equipment components, related products, and provides automation solutions. Its vision is to help oilfield services companies reduce costs and increase efficiency by providing the cutting-edge integrated oilfield equipment and automation solutions service. Its mission is to become a powerful provider for the niche markets of specialized oilfield vehicles and equipment in China. For more information, please visit the Company's website at https://www.stakindustry.com/ir/ . Forward-looking Statements Certain statements in this announcement are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties and are based on the Company's current expectations and projections about future events that the Company believes may affect its financial condition, results of operations, business strategy and financial needs. Investors can find many (but not all) of these statements by the use of words such as "may," "will," "expect," "anticipate," "aim," "estimate," "potential," "intend," "plan," "believe," "likely to" or other similar expressions in this prospectus. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise publicly any forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent occurring events or circumstances, or changes in its expectations, except as may be required by law. Although the Company believes that the expectations expressed in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, it cannot assure you that such expectations will turn out to be correct, and the Company cautions investors that actual results may differ materially from the anticipated results and encourages investors to review other factors that may affect its future results in the Company's registration statement and other filings with the SEC. For more information, please contact: STAK Inc. Investor Relations Department Email: ir@stakindustry.com Ascent Investor Relations LLC Tina Xiao Phone: +1-646-932-7242 Email: investors@ascent-ir.com
2026-09-15 20:05:00

46-Бутунжаҳон шахмат олимпиадаси қатнашчиларига

2026-09-15 20:03:03

KSAT Selected by Intuitive Machines to Support NASA's EAGLE VSWIR Mission
PARIS , Sept. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Kongsberg Satellite Services (KSAT), a leading provider of ground station networks and satellite operations, announced that KSAT was selected by Intuitive Machines to support NASA's EAGLE (Explorer for Artemis Geology, Lunar, and Earth) VSWIR Mission, currently scheduled to launch in 2028. KSAT will operate the IM 300 spacecraft, which will integrate the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL)'s Visible to Shortwave Infrared (VSWIR) instrument to characterize Earth's surface by investigating ground and water temperature, snow reflectivity, active geologic processes, vegetation traits, and algal biomass. The mission also tests technology that could support future lunar and Mars exploration. Under the partnership between NASA, Intuitive Machines, and KSAT, KSAT will provide its streamlined Integrated Mission Services, inclusive of global ground station services and satellite operations services. "KSAT is thrilled to support NASA in science and exploration. In partnership with Intuitive Machines, we are eager to provide NASA with mature commercial solutions with predictable costs. We look forward to our continued support for NASA's mission and their vision of space exploration," said Dan Adams, General Manager of KSAT Inc. "Our partnership with KSAT is a critical component of delivering mission success for NASA JPL's EAGLE-VSWIR mission. By combining Intuitive Machines' spacecraft and mission integration capabilities with KSAT's global ground station network and operational expertise, we are confident we can deliver resilient end-to-end services for the successful mission," said Rizwan Parvez, Senior Director, Business Development at Intuitive Machines. About KSAT: Kongsberg Satellite Services (KSAT) is the leading provider of Ground Station Services, Earth Observation Services, and Satellite Operations Services. Headquartered in Tromsø, Norway, the company operates the largest commercial satellite ground station network worldwide, including facilities in Svalbard and Antarctica to provide unique southern hemisphere coverage. Through KSAT Inc., KSAT's U.S.-based, full-capability subsidiary in Denver, Colorado, delivers mission-critical infrastructure for customers in government, civil, and commercial space in the United States, as well as the global space industry. Media Contact: mediacontact@ksat.no
2026-09-15 19:44:00

Бадиий санъат – мукаммалликка элтувчи куч
Ўзбекистон халқ рассоми, Ўзбекистон Бадиий академиясининг академиги Алишер Мирзо билан суҳбат
2026-09-15 19:41:46