Introducing Premium-Level Energy Efficiency to More Laundry AppliancesAt the Energy Leadership Zone of LG’s IFA booth, the new laundry lineup demonstrates the company’s commitment to raising the bar for energy efficiency. LG’s flagship laundry appliances include a washing machine that exceeds A-grade requirements by up to 70 percent and a washer-dryer combination featuring a Washing Only cycle that exceeds A-grade by up to 30 percent, as well as a Complete Wash and Dry cycle that exceeds A-grade by up to 10 percent.These achievements are enabled by LG’s core technologies, including Direct Drive Motor and precise inverter control, which are designed to optimize motor speed and output throughout each stage of the laundry process to support greater energy efficiency. Featured in LG’s latest dryers, Dual Inverter Heat Pump™ technology efficiently recycles heat within the system to help reduce energy consumption without compromising drying performance.
My name is Robert Stryk. I am an American, the son of a Ukrainian immigrant, and a pacifist who believes the killing of Russians and Ukrainians must end. I am a libertarian. I believe in the rights of political opposition, religious minorities, and the LGB community. People should be free to speak, worship, disagree, and live the lives they choose. A powerful nation should not fear the freedom of its own citizens. I also believe President Donald J. Trump is the one leader capable of ending this war.
“The first half of 2026 put Robo.ai on a new footing, and we made meaningful progress across our key priorities,” said Benjamin Zhai, Chief Executive Officer of Robo.ai. “Alongside these transactions, we advanced the localization of our operations in the United Arab Emirates, reorganized our business structure around the acquired assets, and clarified our commercial model and development priorities. We are now focusing on integrating the acquired businesses and realizing their commercial potential. We believe that these efforts position Robo.ai to capture emerging opportunities as these industries continue to develop.”
Galileo X is a next-generation general-purpose ground mobility platform designed for diverse future operational needs. Its disruptive capabilities are powered by Galileo’s proprietary Unified Embodied Ground Mobility System. Built on an integrated hardware architecture and unified control framework, the system bridges the previously fragmented hardware architectures, kinematic models and control algorithms of wheeled, vehicle-based and legged platforms. It enables end-to-end coordination across mechanics, actuation, perception and control, creating highly differentiated technological advantages.
The New Taipei City Government will lead 20 New Taipei-based companies to LEAP 2026, a major global technology event taking place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from August 31 to September 3, 2026. The delegation will adopt a hybrid participation model combining on-site exhibition and virtual participation, showcasing the city’s industrial innovation and technological capabilities in artificial intelligence, smart manufacturing, ICT, and smart city applications. The goal is to explore new business opportunities and foster connections with global buyers, system integrators, and investment partners in the Middle East.
The Millennium Excellence Foundation (MEF) will honour the late Reginald F. Lewis In Memorial at the 2026 Millennium Excellence Awards, held this evening at the historic Warner Theatre, as part of MEF America 2026. The tribute recognizes a man whose towering achievements in business were matched, in equal and often unseen measure, by his humility, his generosity, and a private devotion to Africa’s future that shaped the lives of countless young people long after his passing.
Mr. Wang brings 20 years of experience across finance and technology, with expertise spanning blockchain, asset tokenization, family offices, global macro hedge funds, and investment banking. He currently serves as senior executive officer of Changer.ae. He previously served as chief operating officer of SGTOX, a digital asset platform established in Singapore, and as chief operating officer of MetaBank, where he developed blockchain-based technology solutions for developing countries. Prior to that, he held key roles at IDEG Singapore and its affiliated firms, where he led the establishment of the group’s global headquarters in Singapore and the acquisition of its fund management license. His earlier investment banking experience includes positions at Citi and Nomura.
A delegation of 55 young media representatives from seven African countries recently visited central China’s Hunan Province, gaining insights into the region’s development achievements. They explored opportunities for practical cooperation between China and Africa, visiting manufacturing enterprises, cultural museums, media groups, and technology companies. The delegates highlighted the potential for industrial cooperation, cultural exchange, and advancements in media, green energy, and agricultural modernization between China and Africa.
“The first half of 2026 marked an inflection point in Robo.ai’s transformation,” said Benjamin Zhai, Chief Executive Officer of Robo.ai. “We disposed of the legacy business that carried the substantial majority of our historical liabilities, strengthening the Company’s balance sheet and positioning shareholders’ equity to reach a positive position, and, through Neurovia AI, Quantum Core Capital and Alif Holding, we added technology, a team and operating platforms that lay the foundation for improving the Company’s revenue and profitability. In the second half of the year, our priorities are to efficie
Scheduled to open in early 2027, Earth Hotels Riyadh demonstrates how industrialized construction can help hospitality developers achieve greater delivery certainty, consistent quality and lower environmental impact. Compared with conventional construction methods, the project is expected to reduce the overall construction schedule by more than 40%, cut on-site construction waste by 70% and lower lifecycle carbon emissions by 30%.
LG Electronics’ expanded Fit & Max Solution, now spanning refrigerators, washing machines, dryers and dishwashers, will be showcased at IFA 2026. ‘Fit Space’ enables seamless integration into the home, while ‘Max Life’ delivers the capacity and performance consumers need. The expansion marks LG’s move to establish Fit & Max as a shared solution framework for its broader home appliance portfolio.
Next Level Aviation® (NLA), a leader in the global distribution of used serviceable materials (USM) for all Boeing and Airbus commercial aircraft and associated jet engine platforms, has appointed Michael Fleener as Senior Vice President – Global Sales. As a United States Military Academy graduate, former Army officer and Apache attack helicopter pilot who also has 20+ years in the commercial aviation aftermarket, Mr. Fleener brings significant leadership, sales, operations and supply chain experience to Next Level Aviation®.
Sino Biopharmaceutical Limited (HKEX: 01177), a leading innovation-driven pharmaceutical company in China, announced the launch of its new global brand, SBP Group, during its interim results meeting. SBP stands for Science, Breakthroughs and Patients: Science is where the company starts; breakthroughs are what it pursues; patients are why it does what it does. This philosophy aligns with the Company’s mission, “Science for a Healthier World.” The unified identity reflects the Company’s strategic evolution from a leading domestic biopharmaceutical company into a global innovator. This transformation is advancing on two fronts: product globalization, by building a global pipeline of innovative assets through in-house R&D and acquisition; and business globalization, through global partnerships and direct commercial expansion in key international markets. Supported by continued investment in global talent, organizational capabilities and infrastructure, the Company aims to bring innovative medicines to more patients worldwide. “2026 marks the first year of executing our globalization strategy, and we have made strong progress,” said Ms. Theresa Tse, Chairwoman of the Board. “SBP Group is committed to working with global partners to accelerate the global development and availability of innovative medicines from China and bring cutting-edge therapies from around the world to China. Leveraging our AI-driven, fully integrated R&D platform, we aim to advance breakthroughs at the frontiers of science, with the ultimate goal of benefiting more patients and improving human health.”
Through the partnership, online merchants in Botswana, Ghana, Kenya, Malawi, Namibia, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe can now offer secure UnionPay e-commerce acceptance, with nearly 900 participating merchants across the continent. Building on the collaboration announced by Standard Bank and UnionPay in 2024, this latest expansion comes as African businesses increasingly seek to serve customers beyond their domestic markets, supported by the continued growth of e-commerce, travel, tourism and regional trade.
Emeka Paschal Okpe, Channel Manager of Midea RAC, highlighted the company’s approach to continuous technical education. “For every training that we do, we try as much as possible not to do the same thing over and over again. As a brand, we invest heavily in R&D, which means we are constantly introducing innovations and technologies that keep us ahead of the market,” he said.
One of the notable developments was the growing adoption of environmentally conscious materials and designs. Several exhibitors showcased pens manufactured with PLA biobased materials derived from renewable plant resources such as corn. Under industrial composting conditions, these materials can biodegrade, offering an alternative to conventional plastics. Other exhibitors introduced ballpoint pens made from 100% recycled ocean plastic. Equipped with Global Recycled Standard (GRS) certification, these products significantly reduce carbon emissions compared with traditional alternatives while meeting rising demand for sustainable consumer goods.
The deal marks the first overseas order of Huasun’s flagship Himalaya PLUS module, following its European debut at Intersolar Europe 2026 in Munich this June. The agreement was signed by Mr. Ehsan Ali, CEO of Air Solution, and Mr. Rana Farhan, Regional Director – Middle East & Pakistan at Huasun, at a ceremony held alongside Pakistan’s Independence Day celebrations. “There’s no better day than Pakistan’s Independence Day to sign this agreement. It reflects the vision of a green Pakistan — a nation building its own energy independence through clean, reliable technology,” said Mr. Rana Farhan.
XCMG (SHE: 000425) has accelerated equipment deliveries and deployments in Angola, Southeast Asia, South America and Mozambique, supporting road construction, lifting, aerial access and green mining projects. Deliveries include more than 100 units of integrated road construction equipment in Angola, nearly 300 crawler cranes across Southeast Asia and 80 aerial work platforms in South America. In Mozambique, XCMG delivered an integrated road construction solution and deployed a fully electric mining excavator, highlighting its broad portfolio and localized service capabilities.
The Paraná factory incorporates smart factory solutions, including AI and industrial robotics, to improve production efficiency, product quality and workplace safety. The facility applies LG’s Vision AI-based inspection systems and robotics-enabled automation to enhance product quality and production consistency. Articulated robots are utilized to handle physically demanding or higher-risk tasks, such as transporting refrigerator doors, helping improve workplace safety while supporting process stability.
Wison Engineering (Stock Code: 2236.HK) announced that it has been awarded the US$3.9 billion Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) contract for Phase 2 (New Natural Gas Processing Train at Habshan) of the Rich Gas Development (RGD) Project by ADNOC Gas, the gas-processing subsidiary of Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), in addition to a 220KV switch station. The total contract is valued at approximately US$4.04 billion. The RGD Phase 2 award is the largest EPC contract in Wison Engineering’s history. It represents a landmark achievement in the company’s continued expansion across the Middle East and reflects ADNOC Gas’ recognition of Wison’s engineering expertise, project management and delivery capabilities.
