Valmet’s solution for improved waste management and resource efficiency at South Korean incineration facility
Valmet is to deliver an automation system to Seongnam City’s incineration facility currently under construction in Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea. The order was placed by GS E&C Corp., the engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contractor for the facility. By leveraging intelligent automation, the plant will optimize energy production, minimise emissions, […]
IBASE receives its first Taiwan Excellence Silver Award
IBASE Technology Inc. , a leading provider of rugged embedded and edge AI computing platforms, announced that its MPT-3100V rugged in-vehicle AI edge computer has been honored with the Silver Award at the 2026 Taiwan Excellence Awards. Limited to only 20 products each year, the Silver Award highlights IBASE’s exceptional […]
China Import and Export Fair Complex, Guangzhou, 4 – 6 March 2026
SPS – Smart Production Solutions Guangzhou 2026 to showcase global innovations supporting the Greater Bay Area’s industrial transformation. Smart Production Solutions Guangzhou 2026, the leading smart manufacturing exhibition in China’s Greater Bay Area (GBA), a major economic and manufacturing zone in Southern China, will take place from 4 – 6 […]
Trelleborg opens state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Vietnam
Trelleborg Marine and Infrastructure a world leader in critical solutions for marine, port and infrastructure industries,has openedof a new, cutting-edge manufacturing facility in Vietnam. This strategic expansion is set to meet the rising demand for Trelleborg’s core products with a particular focus on enhancing delivery times and production flexibility to […]
Veolia expands mobile water services fleet to address growing needs in Oceania
Veolia expands its mobile water services fleet in Oceania to support municipalities, mining operations, and other industrial customers with advanced treatment technologies including clarification, filtration, reverse osmosis and ion exchange systems. New additions include Hydrotech™ disc filters for enhanced solids removal and Actiflo® clarification units to improve water clarity and minimise pollutants in both discharged and […]
Valmet to supply automation for hydrogen fuel cell power facility in Naepo New Town, South Korea
Valmet has been selected to supply mission-critical automation solutions for a 20-megawatt (MW) hydrogen fuel cell power facility in Naepo New Town, South Korea, supporting Naepo City’s vision of becoming a clean energy hub. “We have previously partnered with Valmet on a biomass power plant and are now pleased to […]
Hitachi Hi-Tech announces SU96000 electron microscope
Accelerating the expansion of digitalised assets and the deployment of Lumada 3.0 with a focus on the semiconductor field through the launch of a flagship model. Ultrahigh-Resolution Scanning Electron Microscope SU9600 Hitachi High-Tech Corporation has launched the Ultrahigh-Resolution Scanning Electron Microscope SU9600, which allows for highly accurate and precise […]
Secutech Thailand spotlights key additions and solution categories set to define country’s safer, smarter cities
With safe, secure smart city initiatives central to Thailand’s economic ambitions, Secutech Thailand – the country’s leading platform for security and fire safety technologies – returns from 5 – 7 November 2025 at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center (QSNCC). Security and fire safety are inseparably paired with Thailand’s smart city ambitions. […]
Rio Tinto and China’s State Power Investment Corporation launch battery swap truck trial fleet at Oyu Tolgoi mine
Rio Tinto and China’s State Power Investment Corporation (SPIC) Qiyuan have launched a trial of battery swap electric haul truck technology at the Oyu Tolgoi copper mine in Mongolia. The trial is Rio Tinto’s first use of battery swap electric haul trucks in surface mining operations. This is a major […]
Vingroup establishes VinMetal steel manufacturing company, enters Metallurgy Industry
HANOI. Vingroup has established the VinMetal Joint Stock Company for Manufacturing and Trading, officially entering the metallurgy industry and expanding its existing Industrials & Technology pillar. The new company aims to meet the internal material needs of Vingroup’s ecosystem while contributing to the development of Vietnam’s heavy industry. VinMetal is launching […]
Kaynes and DigiLens launch India’s first advanced waveguide manufacturing line
Launching India’s future in advanced optics and mobile computing. Kaynes Technology, a pioneer in next-generation electronics manufacturing, is advancing India’s position as a global hub for innovation with the launch of the country’s first advanced augmented reality (AR) waveguide manufacturing line, powered by DigiLens Inc.’s cutting-edge nanotechnology for Crystal waveguide displays used for […]
Tapway partners with Thai firms to expand vision AI presence
Tapway Sdn. Bhd., Malaysia’s developer of Vision AI software, has announced the appointment of Advantech Co., Ltd., Appomax Co., Ltd., and S I Media Co., Ltd., as its official channel partners in Thailand. This announcement builds on Tapway’s recent expansion in Indonesia, highlighting the growing regional demand for Vision AI […]
Dr. Indra Pradana Singawinata begins Second Term as APO’s 13th Secretary‑General
16 September 2025, marked the start of Dr. Indra Pradana Singawinata’s second term as the 13th Secretary‑General of the Asian Productivity Organisation (APO). He was reelected by the APO Governing Body at its 67th Session in May 2025 in Jakarta, Indonesia. His new term runs until 15 September 2028. APO Secretary-General Dr. Indra Pradana Singawinata Dr. Singawinata says, “Productivity is not merely output, but it is quality growth, dignified work, and sustainable progress.” In his second term, he aims to invest deliberately in productivity as a driver of competitiveness, resilience, and long‑term sustainability, helping APO members keep pace with rapid global change. During his first term (2022–25), Dr. Singawinata strengthened institutional governance and transparency and sharpened the APO’s strategic focus across member economies, positioning the organisation to be more responsive, agile, and future ready. Building on that platform, his second‑term priorities include the following: Governance and performance: Continuously improving institutional effectiveness and accountability across the Secretariat and APO programs. Member value: Positioning the APO as the premier productivity partner for national productivity organisations. Green Productivity (GP) 2.0: Scaling the GP 2.0 journey to pursue inclusive, innovation‑led, sustainable growth. AI for productivity: Expanding AI‑enabled solutions and capacity building across sectors. Future industries and skills: Supporting member economies in anticipating and building capabilities for emerging industries and the future of work. Dr. Indra Pradana Singawinata has served as the APO’s 13th Secretary‑General since 16 September 2022. Prior to joining the APO, he was Senior Vice President at the Indonesia Infrastructure Guarantee Fund (IIGF). He holds a PhD in philosophy from Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University (APU), Japan; a master’s degree in accounting from the University of Indonesia; and a bachelor’s degree in economics from Trisakti University, Indonesia. The APO is an intergovernmental organisation established in 1961 to increase productivity in the Asia-Pacific region […]