NTU Singapore scientists develop cleaner way to recycle mixed plastic packaging
Scientists from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) have developed a new method to recycle mixed plastic packaging without using harmful chemical solvents – an approach that could make one of the world’s most difficult waste streams significantly easier to handle. The research team from NTU Singapore’s School of Materials Science and Engineering […]
India engages Monash University to optimise rail maintenance in Dedicated Rail Freight Corridors
Image: Mr Parmod Kumar, Chief Vigilance Officer, DFCCIL, Mr Amol Pandey, Director – Trade & Investment, Austrade, Mr Praveen Kumar, Managing Director, DFCCIL, Mr Nathan Davis, Trade & Investment Commissioner, Austrade, Professor Ravi Ravitharan, Dire The Monash Institute of Railway Technology (Monash IRT) and the Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of […]
DigiTech ASEAN Thailand & AI Connect 2026 forTechnology Leaders, AI Innovators, and Business Decision-Makers
The event will take place from 25-27 November 2026 at Hall 7-8, IMPACT Exhibition & Convention Center, Bangkok, Thailand. With a focus on helping businesses navigate today’s economic challenges and rapid technological shifts, this year’s event has expanded its exhibition space. It will showcase a comprehensive range of digital and […]
Rigaku Solutions Center Osaka to strengthen global semiconductor metrology service
Hands-on training using the TXRF-V310 at RSC-Osaka Rigaku Corporation, a global solution partner in X-ray analytical systems and a group company of Rigaku Holdings Corporation at its Osaka Plant. The new facility centralises and expands practical training for field service engineers supporting semiconductor metrology systems, strengthening Rigaku’s global service capabilities. […]
Drive down total cost of ownership with data-driven insights
Managing plant operations is a complex task, with countless moving parts that need to work in harmony. For fleet managers overseeing large fleets, keeping track of the operational details for each individual truck can be challenging. Even when all components are functioning correctly, inefficiencies in a single process or piece […]
Murata expands product information management API service
Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd. now covers all 73 product categories in its Product Information Management (PIM) API Service. By using this API service, engineers, developers, and procurement specialists can retrieve up-to-date product information, enabling prompt responses to product status changes and reducing the risk of component obsolescence. As digital transformation […]
ThaiNamthip completes Asia’s first installation of Sidel’s Hydra Ultrasonic, boosting sustainability and excellence
ThaiNamthip Corporation Public Company Limited, a bottling partner of The Coca-Cola Company in Bangkok, Thailand since 1959, has installed Sidel’s new Hydra Ultrasonic bottle washer at one of its manufacturing plants. This milestone marks the first-ever installation of Sidel’s Hydra Ultrasonic technology in Asia, supporting ThaiNamthip’s goals of greater sustainability […]
Applied Materials expands Singapore manufacturing to support AI chip demand
Applied Materials has expanded its manufacturing and R&D operations in Singapore to support the global build-out of AI infrastructure. The new US$500 million (S$600 million) Tampines Campus more than doubles Applied’s advanced cleanroom capacity in Singapore and strengthens the company’s global manufacturing footprint, which also includes facilities in the United […]
MattenPlant expands into Pharmaceutical Water Solutions with SEA’s first locally manufactured Cold WFI system
MattenPlant, a Singapore-based specialist in industrial and municipal water and wastewater treatment, announces the launch of its Pharmaceutical Water for Injection (Cold WFI) initiative, bringing Southeast Asia’s first membrane technology-based Cold WFI system to market. The launch marks Matten’s strategic expansion into pharmaceutical water systems, building on its established track […]
Strong demand for construction continues across APAC, but project delivery risk intensifies
Project delivery risk has emerged as the critical theme for the industry to navigate even as activity levels remain high Construction markets across Asia Pacific (APAC) entered 2026 in a strong position, but that momentum is now under pressure following geopolitical disruptions and energy shocks in the first half of the […]
Rockwell Automation’s Singapore site named a World Economic Forum Global Lighthouse
Recognition highlights advanced manufacturing capabilities at Rockwell’s Singapore facility and the company’s role in scaling AI-driven transformation. Rockwell Automation, the world’s largest company dedicated to industrial automation and digital transformation, has announced its Singapore manufacturing facility has been named a member of the Global Lighthouse Network by the World Economic […]
Embracing a Zero-Carbon Future | The 6th LiuGong Global Customer Day Held in Liuzhou
LIUZHOU, China – On May 31, the 6th LiuGong (000528.SZ) Global Customer Day was held in Liuzhou, China. Mr. Su Zimeng, President of the China Construction Machinery Association, Mr. Song Zhiping, President of the China Association for Public Companies, Mr. Zheng Jin, Chairman of LiuGong Group and LiuGong Machinery, […]
Thailand approves $29 billion investment wave as data center demand surges
BANGKOK – Thailand’s Board of Investment (BOI) has approved six major projects worth a combined 958 billion baht, or approximately USD 29 billion, led by a large-scale data infrastructure expansion by TikTok System (Thailand) Co., Ltd., underscoring the country’s growing role as a regional hub for data centers, cloud services and AI-driven digital infrastructure. The approvals were made at a BOI Board meeting chaired by Mr. Ekniti Nitithanprapas, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance. The Board also approved a second batch of projects under the Thailand FastPass mechanism and discussed with energy agencies steps to strengthen electricity readiness and improve access to clean energy — two increasingly important factors in attracting large-scale digital and high-technology investment. Mr. Narit Therdsteerasukdi, Secretary General of the BOI, said the latest approvals reflect growing investor confidence in Thailand at a time when global companies are racing to expand digital infrastructure across Asia. “Amid continuing global volatility, investment in Thailand’s digital and advanced technology sectors continues to grow, reflecting investor confidence in the country’s potential as a regional technology hub,” Mr. Narit said. “For Thailand to capture this new investment cycle, we must be ready not only with investment incentives, but also with sufficient power, clean-energy options, skilled talent, deeper supply chains and a reliable facilitation system that allows projects to move quickly from approval to operation.” Of the six approved projects, three are in data center and data hosting services, with a combined investment value of 913 billion baht, or approximately USD 27 billion. The largest project is by TikTok System (Thailand) Co., Ltd., valued at 842 billion baht, or approximately USD 25 billion. The project will install additional servers and expand data storage and processing infrastructure across Bangkok, Samut Prakan and Chachoengsao Province, supporting rising demand for digital services and strengthening Thailand’s […]