Eight global climate tech start-ups shortlisted from 1,500 entries for The Liveability Challenge 2026
The Liveability Challenge 2026 drew over 1,500 submissions across 100 countries, with eight stand-out solutions shortlisted after a rigorous selection process. Image: Eco-Business. Eight high impact start-ups have been shortlisted in The Liveability Challenge (TLC) – a global crowdsourcing platform presented by Temasek Foundation and organised by Eco-Business. Chosen from a record 1,500 submissions across […]
MHI completes transfer procedures for domestic onshore wind power business
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) as previously disclosed on November 7, 2025 announcement(1) and the February 10, 2026 announcement(2), MHI had entered into a legally binding agreement to transfer its domestic onshore wind power business (Target Business) to Electric Power Development Co., Ltd. (J-Power). The transfer procedures have been completed […]
Nanbu Relay Center completed
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Environmental & Chemical Engineering Co., Ltd. (MHIEC), a part of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group, has successfully completed the construction of the Nanbu Relay Center for the Ken’ou-Kennan Clean Authority (comprising the municipalities of Shimabara City, Isahaya City, Unzen City, and Minamishimabara City) in Nagasaki Prefecture. This […]
UMOE Advanced Composites starts large-scale production in China
UMOE Advanced Composites (UAC), a global supplier of large Type IV glass fibre pressure gas storage and transportation modules, has reached a key operational milestone with the first composite cylinders rolling off the production line at its new manufacturing facility in Jiaxing, marking the start of industrial production at the company’s […]
Windhoek moves closer to becoming Africa’s next startup hub with Accelerate36 Initiative
Grindstone, the growth engineer co-owned by Knife Capital and Thinkroom, joined ecosystem partners in Windhoek last week in launching a collaborative initiative aimed at strengthening Namibia’s startup ecosystem. This effort seeks to create a pathway for high-growth startups to access public capital markets. The event, held under the banner of […]
Grundfos unveils Intelligent Experience Centre in India: Setting new standard in smart water solutions
An experience and demo hub showcasing the journey of water and Grundfos’ intelligent solutions, to power a more sustainable India Grundfos, one of the world’s leading companies in energy-efficient water solutions, announced the launch of the Grundfos Intelligent Experience Centre (GIEC) in Chennai, India. The Centre marks a major milestone in the […]
Every click has a cost: Singapore’s push to make digital use more sustainable
As AI and cloud use surge, the city-state explores new ways to cut the rising energy footprint of digital services. By Taejun Kang Your smartphone feels clean – no exhaust pipe, no smokestack. Yet streaming an hour of video uses about 0.037 kWh of electricity, equivalent to running a ceiling […]
SLB awarded integrated development contract for Mutriba Field in Kuwait
Global technology company SLB has been awarded by Kuwait Oil Company, a $1.5 billion, five-year integrated contract for the Mutriba field in Kuwait, including design, development and production management. The work builds on SLB’s subsurface understanding of the Mutriba field to support development planning and execution across deeper, technically demanding […]
Aerotech’s expanded Scan Head Line brings industry-leading performance to more applications
The new AGV-CPO laser scan head perfectly balances performance and value for the widest range of laser applications. As the entry point for our high-performance 2-axis laser scan heads, the AGV-CPO includes all the CORE performance capabilities of our AGV-HPO and AGV-XPO scanners – plus 22-bit resolution, excellent dynamics […]
What does EU and India free trade agreement mean for global trade?
The “mother of all deals”: that’s how European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen described the new free trade agreement between the European Union and India, announced on Tuesday after about two decades of negotiations. The deal will affect a combined population of 2 billion people across economies representing about a quarter […]
Southeast Asia identified as most attractive region for Advanced Manufacturing Investment
Eurogroup Consulting has released a new whitepaper, “Rising Tides in the East: How is Southeast Asia Transforming into the Global Hub of Advanced Manufacturing?”, revealing that Southeast Asia is now the most attractive region in the world for advanced manufacturing investment. As global supply chains diversify and Industry 4.0 technologies […]
Siemens’ AI powered Nanjing facility named World Economic Forum Global Lighthouse Factory
The World Economic Forum (WEF) has named Siemens’ Nanjing factory in China as a Lighthouse Factory, adding it to the WEF’s Global Lighthouse Network of the most advanced operational sites in the world. Distinguished in the productivity category, the WEF recognised the Nanjing factory for achieving exceptional performance in […]
MAF801 Expandable Edge AI Computer from IBASE
High-Flexibility Architecture Accelerates Industrial Edge AI Deployment IBASE Technology Inc. has launched the MAF801, a next-generation Edge AI system engineered with a highly expandable architecture to support complex AI inference workloads at the network edge. Designed for industrial automation, machine vision, intelligent robotics, and high-density AIoT deployments, the MAF801 integrates high-performance 14th/13th/12th Gen Intel® Core™ processors with dedicated GPU expansion slots to meet the rising computational demands of modern AI applications. The system incorporates PCIe x16 and PCIe x4 expansion slots that allow system integrators to install a wide range of GPU accelerators, significantly increasing compute throughput for demanding AI workloads. This configuration enables the MAF801 to efficiently process high-resolution camera inputs, perform real-time decision-making at the edge, and reduce dependency on cloud resources. With its GPU expandability and industrial-grade durability, the platform empowers enterprises to deploy advanced AI applications faster and more efficiently. The MAF801 supports NVMe and SSD storage, isolated COM ports, multiple LAN interfaces, and optional communication modules. It offers expansion options for WiFi, LTE, and 5G connectivity, enabling flexible deployment in both wired and wireless infrastructures. The system features a rugged enclosure and a long product lifecycle, making it suitable for mission-critical industrial applications. It is optimized for uninterrupted 24/7 operation with extended lifecycle components that ensure dependable performance in edge AI applications such as machine vision inspection, robotics control, and real-time analytics. Key Highlights of MAF801: High-Performance x86 Core: Supports 14th/13th/12th Gen Intel Core processors, covering a wide range of computing requirements from standard workloads to intensive AI processing. GPU Expansion Capability: Supports PCIe GPU cards to enable powerful AI inference and deep learning acceleration for high-compute edge workloads. Flexible Expandable Architecture: Offers expansion for storage (SSD and NVMe), I/O ports, and communication modules, providing scalable infrastructure for evolving AIoT and edge AI applications. Accelerated AI Deployment at […]