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MAYPHARM, a global aesthetic and cosmeceutical company, has announced the upcoming launch of HYALMASS AQUATOX, introducing a new multi-active formulation designed to respond to the rapidly evolving demands of the global aesthetic market. Five Powerful Actives. One Advanced Formula. Botulinum Peptide — designed to support a smoother, more refined skin appearance. GHK-Cu — a copper peptide widely studied for skin conditioning and regeneration-related applications. Succinic Acid — recognized for its role in skin revitalization and antioxidant-related activity. PDRN — associated with skin regeneration and recovery. Exosomes — increasingly recognized for their role in advanced skin rejuvenation approaches.
Robo.ai Inc. (Nasdaq: AIIO) (“Robo.ai” or the “Company”) today announced that a groundbreaking ceremony was held in Umm Al Quwain for Phase I of the ALIF Holding Group Industrial Park (the “Industrial Park”). The first of the Industrial Park’s three planned phases will have a designed gross floor area of approximately 8,845 square meters and is expected to involve the refurbishment of existing factory premises to provide local integration and manufacturing capabilities for ALIF Holding’s industrial projects. The site is intended to be held by a majority-owned subsidiary of ALIF Holding whose registration in Umm Al Quwain is in progress; the related transfer procedures are underway and subject to approval by the competent authorities.
Howard Chang, Chief Strategy Officer of EssentaTor and former United Nations diplomat, delivered the keynote, “Building the Financial Architecture for Syria’s Economic Renewal: Unlocking Capital, Managing Risk and Creating Partnerships for Long-Term Growth.” He outlined a three-part framework designed to turn reconstruction needs into investable structures.
13th Silk Road International Film Festival Concludes in Xi’an with Golden Silk Road Awards Announced
On the evening of September 23, the Closing Ceremony and Awards Gala of the 13th Silk Road International Film Festival was held in Xi’an. The ten Golden Silk Road Awards were announced. Black Night, Black Gold won the Best Feature Film Award. Wang Ju and Ivan Savov were named Best Actress and Best Actor respectively. Xie Fei, a renowned director and film educator, received the Lifetime Achievement Award in Film Art.
DoGo Power has debuted its new grid‑forming energy storage system (ESS) portfolio for commercial & industrial (C&I) and utility‑scale applications, with all units ready for immediate global shipment. Built on its in‑house 4S platform integrating EMS, PMS, BMS and PCS, DoGo Power addresses persistent industry pain points including high CAPEX, complex on‑site installation, inflexible capacity design, and tightening grid‑code requirements for grid‑forming capability.
Giti Tire’s GitiSynergyH2, fitted to a VW ID.Buzz, ensured Rainer Zietlow safely navigated 99,800km and by visiting 92 countries in a row set a new world record for a continuous global tour using a battery powered electric vehicle. The tour ended at the IAA Transportation in Hannover on September 14, 2026 when Rainer was presented with a certificate officially recognizing the new EV world record.
The 140th Canton Fair will open on October 15, bringing together a new generation of AI-powered robotics solutions. As AI becomes a standard feature across industries, competition is shifting from whether products use AI to how effectively they use it to solve real-world challenges. AI transforms robots from single-function executors into intelligent companions, capable of emotional interaction and health monitoring for users of all ages. In catering and cleaning, AI drives autonomous decision-making and multi-robot coordination to lower operating costs and enhance service consistency. AI enables robots to operate in conditions that challenge human safety and endurance.
Horion and DisplayNote Partner to Deliver a More Seamless Meeting Experience on Interactive Displays
The collaboration between Horion and DisplayNote brings DisplayNote Launcher to Horion interactive displays, simplifying access to conferencing, calendars, and collaboration tools. With DisplayNote Launcher, users can access supported conferencing applications, room calendars, and frequently used tools directly from the Horion display, creating an integrated meeting-room solution that makes meetings simpler and more intuitive. This partnership aims to provide organizations with a more intuitive and manageable meeting experience across corporate and professional environments.
At the expo, POWTEK will present its latest lineup of energy-efficient water heaters featuring rapid heating technology and compact designs optimized for diverse household requirements. Alongside these, the company will display high-performance boilers engineered specifically to withstand regional climate conditions while ensuring optimal thermal efficiency. These products reflect over two decades of manufacturing expertise since the company’s establishment in 2003, combining durability with user-centric innovation to meet the evolving demands of Iraqi consumers and distributors.
During HUAWEI CONNECT 2026, Huawei held the 2026 Global Electric Power Summit under the title ” AI × Energy: Unlocking a New Power System.” More than 600 representatives from global power companies, industry organizations, ecosystem partners, and media gathered to explore new pathways for integrating energy transition with digital and intelligent technologies. At the summit, Huawei, together with the global power companies, also unveiled six power showcases, demonstrating end-to-end digital and intelligent transformation practices, from power generation to consumption, and from domestic to international markets.
WorldSkills Shanghai 2026 opens on Sept 22, with the skill competitions running from Sept 23 to 26 at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai), or NECC. Three major WorldSkills events will take place at the venue. The 48th WorldSkills Competition: The competition brings together 1,385 competitors from 68 countries and regions to compete in 64 skill competitions across six sectors. The skill competitions are spread across eight halls: 1.1H, 1.2H, 2.1H, 3H, 4.1H, 5.1H, 6.1H, and 6.2H. WorldSkills Conference 2026: The conference will be held in Hall 4.2H from Sept 23 to 25. Policymakers, government officials, industry leaders, educators, and young people will discuss technical and vocational education and training, as well as skills development. WorldSkills Shanghai 2026 Expo: The expo will run from Sept 23 to 26, with Hall 5.2H as its main venue. Visitors can watch skills demonstrations, try hands-on activities, and explore themed exhibitions. Tip: Pick the competition halls for the skills that interest you, then head to 5.2H for expo activities. Where to find the 64 skills 1. Manufacturing and Engineering Technology Hall 1.2H Welding Mechanical Engineering CAD Industrial Design Technology Robot
“Across two consecutive days in Saudi Arabia, QYSEA signed a strategic cooperation MOU with Aramco and hosted its inaugural QYSEA Saudi Maritime Technology Partner Forum 2026, marking a new stage in the company’s commitment to advancing underwater intelligence and strengthening local service capabilities in the Kingdom. On July 14, QYSEA signed the MOU with Aramco’s Green Energy & Environmental Policy Department during the Sustainability Technology Partnership MOU Signing Ceremony. Focused on underwater intelligence for marine biodiversity and habitat monitoring, the collaboration will explore how underwater robotics, AI-enabled inspection, and digital marine workflows can support environmental protection, sustainable maritime operations, and Saudi Arabia’s long-term industrial transformation in alignment with Saudi Vision 2030.”
From September 23 to 24, Reconova (07656.HK) made its debut at PTE Asia 2026, the inaugural Asian edition of Passenger Terminal Expo, in Singapore. The company showcased a range of embodied AI products and solutions, including its baggage transfer robot and intelligent passenger processing solutions, demonstrating how embodied intelligence can enhance airport operations and productivity. The exhibits attracted strong interest from airport operators, industry experts, and aviation stakeholders from across Asia. According to ACI data, airports across Asia and the Middle East are entering an unprecedented cycle of infrastructure investment, with approximately US$240 billion expected to be invested over the next decade in new airports, terminal expansion, and modernization.
Casio Computer Co., Ltd. announced today the release of a new MR-G timepiece, adding to the flagship line of the G-SHOCK brand of shock-resistant watches. The new MRG-B2100HR, featuring a dimensional latticework dial inspired by kigumi*1 and finished in platinum leaf, is available in a limited edition of only 800 pieces worldwide.
Customers have created and optimized thousands of press releases and multichannel content assets with AI-powered platform. Designed to unify the fragmented workflow of public relations, marketing and communications teams, Amplify integrates campaign planning, content creation, global distribution and performance reports into a single secure environment. Amplify’s powerful Answer Engine Optimization (AEO) and Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) insights also helped the company secure a win for “AEO Platform of the Year” in the 2026 MarTech Breakthrough Awards.
Colin Hu, Vice President of Huawei’s Global Public Sector BU, stated in his opening remarks that global networks across diverse sectors face the dual challenges of extending coverage and enabling agile AI deployment. AI integration across all sectors is accelerating, which is placing higher demands on network security, coverage, real-time performance, and deterministic assurance. Meanwhile, issues such as network coverage gaps and digital service disparities persist, particularly in remote and underserved areas. To meet evolving needs, network deployment must strike a balance between inclusive coverage and intelligence, building a solid intelligent WAN foundation.
DoGo Power held the “Forming the Energy Future” Strategy & New Product Launch, globally releasing its “Scenario‑oriented + Grid‑Forming + AI” strategy, alongside smart grid‑forming energy storage solutions for large‑and‑medium‑sized commercial & industrial (C&I), and utility-scale scenarios. Robin Zhu, Founder and CEO of DoGo Power, stated, “The energy storage industry has entered a high‑quality development watershed after rapid scale expansion. Scenario adaptation, grid‑forming and AI have become core competitiveness. Energy storage needs to shift from a ‘cost unit’ to a ‘value‑creating unit’. DoGo Power focuses on grid‑scale grid‑forming energy storage, aiming to be a core technology leader for the new‑type power system.”
Around 100 former heads of state and government from every continent and across political traditions today issued a joint call for current leaders to renew international cooperation grounded in common principles and translate those principles into concrete results for people around the world. Against that backdrop, the former leaders underscore that today’s challenges — from conflict, climate change and pandemics to inequality, migration and transformative technologies such as artificial intelligence — require not more unilateral responses, but better international cooperation: grounded in human dignity, the rule of law and mutual respect; honoring sovereignty while recognizing interdependence; and delivering tangible benefits for people and communities.
Non-local visitors who register by 23 October can attend the three-day conference in-person free of charge and enjoy priority registration for technical tours. CIExpo is one of the three flagship events under InfraEX Week 2026 (20-25 November), the three-day CIExpo will feature an exhibition, international conferences and technical tours. It showcases the latest technological achievements and innovative solutions in the sector, building an efficient exchange platform for local, Mainland and overseas industries.
Wayne Zhou, Vice President of Huawei’s ISP Computing and Network Infrastructure BU, highlighted that AI commercialization is accelerating, enabling asset-heavy players to monetize their capabilities through lightweight services. New trends are reshaping the ISP sector. Moving beyond mere pipelines, ISPs are leveraging edge nodes and their unique advantages to integrate connectivity, computing, and APIs, transitioning from selling bandwidth to delivering AI services. Meanwhile, they are building a unified, intelligent, and service-aware WAN to enhance AI readiness and drive continuous evolution.

