International Federation of Robotics reports The global market value of industrial robot installations has reached an all-time high of US$ 16.7 billion. Future demand will be driven by a number of technological innovations, market forces and new fields of business. The International Federation of Robotics reports on the top 5 trends for the robotics industry for 2026. 1 – AI & Autonomy in Robotics Robots that use artificial intelligence to work independently are becoming mor

AI-driven transformation, security imperatives, and programmable communications reshape the global UCC landscape Frost & Sullivan has released its latest analysis, Top 10 Growth Opportunities in Cloud Communications and Collaboration Services , highlighting the strategic shifts redefining the global unified communications and collaboration (UCC) market as artificial intelligence (AI) permeates every major industry trend. The study identifies ten high-impact growth opportunit

The collaboration validates AI-ready card credentials, authentication and payment signals on Visa Intelligent Commerce, ensuring ecosystem readiness for secure, agent-initiated payments Illustrative reference of an agentic transaction with DBS Visa Altitude DBS Bank , Southeast Asia's largest bank and Visa, a global leader in digital payments announced on February 16 their ongoing collaboration to drive the future of agent-initiated payments via a joint pilot under Visa Intel

AI-driven intelligent lighting, precision horticulture solutions, and service-based business models are redefining the next generation of connected lighting ecosystems, as Frost & Sullivan prepares to engage industry leaders at Light + Building 2026 Frost & Sullivan 's latest analysis, Top 8 Growth Opportunities in Lighting , reveals that the global lighting industry is undergoing a fundamental transformation driven by artificial intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT) in

In a time when the world is divided, 15 leading global companies from 10 countries are coming together to serve customers around the world On February 14 at the Munich Security Conference, 15 companies from Africa, Asia, Europe, and North America announced the launch of the Trusted Tech Alliance (TTA), a group of likeminded global technology providers coming together to work across borders, and based on a shared set of principles for a trusted technology stack – from connecti

"Geopolitical Volatility" is a top five current and future risk, highlighting the growing instability across the region 83 Percent of Firms Report Rising Insurable Risk Costs Aon plc (NYSE: AON) , a leading global professional services firm, has released the Japan findings of its 2025 Global Risk Management Survey . The survey reveals that Japanese businesses are navigating a complex landscape marked by persistent cyber threats, supply chain disruptions and weather/natural di

New Industry Analyst Study Shows that JFrog Delivered 282% ROI in Three Years, Reducing Risk While Accelerating Safer Software Releases for Enterprises JFrog Ltd (Nasdaq: FROG), the Liquid Software company and creators of the award-winning JFrog Software Supply Chain Platform , recently released the findings of a Forrester Consulting Total Economic Impact™ (TEI) study , which details how enterprises using the JFrog Platform for software supply chain security experienced subs

AI can cut global emissions significantly and drive circular, resilient systems—but only if developed sustainably. In 2026, agentic and efficient AI are turning potential into measurable planetary progress. In an era where climate change, resource depletion, and environmental degradation pose existential threats, artificial intelligence (AI) emerges as a powerful ally in the quest for sustainability. By harnessing vast datasets, predictive analytics, and automation, AI is tra

Record-breaking Hong Kong Tech Pavilion showcases three award-winning innovative technologies, highlighting the city’s leading role as an International I&T Hub Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) and Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) , supported by the Hong Kong Electronic Industries Association (HKEIA) , led the largest ever delegation of 61 Hong Kong tech companies to the annual Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas from January 6-9

Singapore-based Grab Holdings Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRAB) announced on December 19th the acquisition of Infermove, a Chinese AI robotics company, marking a significant strategic move by the Southeast Asian ride-hailing and delivery giant in the artificial intelligence robotics sector. The acquisition aims to enhance Grab's automated delivery capabilities for both the "first mile" and "last mile" of logistics operations. Founded in early 2021 by Aaron Lu in a Santa Clara garage in C

With intensifying global competition and remote work becoming the new normal, Hong Kong people's "English capital" is facing unprecedented challenges. Multiple international English proficiency indicators show that local talent's spoken English competitiveness is being rapidly caught up by neighboring regions. When professional capabilities are "discounted" due to language communication. From Silicon Valley, the AI English learning app ELSA Speak, which has surpassed 90 milli

This article is part o World Economic Forum Annual Meeting. By Gayle Markovitz, Head, Written and Audio Content, World Economic Forum Artificial intelligence promises transformation, yet its future is not easy to predict and may take multiple paths. From job displacement to productivity and energy demand to youth adoption, the impact of AI is full of contradictions and paradoxes. As expectations race ahead of reality, the technology’s future may depend as much on human idiosy

As we begin 2026, Singapore continues to solidify its position as Asia's premier AI hub, ranking first in global AI readiness and third overall in investment, innovation, and implementation. With the National AI Strategy 2.0 (NAIS 2.0) driving ambitious goals, the city-state is leveraging AI to fuel economic growth—projected at around 4% GDP contribution from tech sectors—while prioritizing responsible adoption. The generative AI market alone is forecasted to grow at over 46%

AI Horizons: Top Trends Shaping Hong Kong's Market in 2026 and Their Strategic Significance As we enter 2026, Hong Kong stands at the forefront of Asia's AI revolution, leveraging its status as a global financial hub to integrate cutting-edge technologies into its economy. With a projected generative AI market CAGR of 35.5% from 2026 to 2033, reaching USD 21.05 billion by the latter year, the Special Administrative Region is witnessing unprecedented AI adoption across sectors

As we step into 2026, artificial intelligence is no longer a speculative frontier but a foundational force reshaping industries, economies, and daily life. With advancements accelerating at an unprecedented pace, AI is transitioning from experimental tools to integrated systems that drive productivity, innovation, and ethical challenges. Drawing from expert analyses and industry forecasts, this article explores the top AI trends for 2026, dissecting their significance for bus

The collaboration integrates WineSpeak.ai's advanced AI technology—powered by Natural Language Processing (NLP) and Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG)—into the winery's website. This creates a personalized "Virtual Concierge & Wine Curator" that guides visitors 24/7, recommending experiences, wines, and memberships while matching the winery's brand voice. WineSpeak.ai (WineSpeak.ai) , a Napa Valley based AI technology startup, has partnered with Thomas Fogarty Winery (Foga

As Southeast Asia grapples with growing food waste and rising living costs, Yindii , Asia’s number 1 food‑surplus marketplace, celebrates a year of remarkable growth and impact. Co-founded in 2020 by Louis‑Alban Batard‑Dupré and Mahima Rajangam Natarajan, Yindii connects restaurants, bakeries, grocers and hotels with diners who collect “Surprise Bags” of unsold food at 50-80% off the usual price. By turning what would otherwise become waste into affordable meals, Yindii offer

SAP SE unveiled the next stage of its vision for European digital sovereignty with the launch of EU AI Cloud SAP now unites all existing milestones under a single strategic framework: a sovereign AI and cloud offering designed for Europe. SAP now offers a truly full-stack sovereign cloud offering, empowering customers to select the right level of sovereignty and deployment for their needs, whether in SAP’s own data centers, on trusted European infrastructure or as a fully ma

IBM (NYSE: IBM) and Pearson (FTSE: PSON.L) , the world’s lifelong learning company, recently announced a global partnership to build new personalized learning products powered by AI for businesses, public organizations, and educational institutions. Recent research from Pearson found that inefficient career transitions and skills mismatches will cost the US economy $1.1 trillion in lost earnings annually. Employers, educators, and learners need faster, more relevant ways to l

As enterprises race to harness the transformative power of agentic AI and cloud computing, Palo Alto Networks (NASDAQ: PANW) and Google Cloud recently announced a significant expansion of their strategic partnership to enable the secure development and deployment of AI solutions and provide a trusted foundation that helps organizations harness the full potential of AI with confidence. The collaboration combines Google Cloud’s leading AI and infrastructure capabilities with P