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PETALING JAYA – JULY 1 -- With children’s online safety now firmly in the national spotlight, Tune Talk is moving first to redefine the role of telcos in protecting young digital users and families, starting at the mobile network itself. The telecommunications operator launched Epik+ Family Safe, the country’s first family mobile plan with integrated one-tap parental control enforced entirely at the network level. As the national conversation shifts toward restricting social media accounts to children younger than 16, parents are navigating a difficult balance: giving their children access to the digital world, while bearing the burden of managing safety app-by-app, device-by-device and through complicated settings. As part of Tune Talk’s continued evolution as a telco delivering value beyond standard connectivity, Epik+ Family Safe shifts parental control away from fragmented app settings and embeds it directly into the mobile network's data pipe. With just one tap, parents can choose from three protection levels (low, medium, or high) and block content across up to 56 categories, adjusting the digital boundaries as their child grows. Built on Tune Talk's fully cloud-native mobile network, and enabled in collaboration with Nokia, protection is enforced at the network layer rather than managed at the child’s device. This allows Malaysian families to benefit from a lower-friction approach, helping parents manage digital access without the added complexity of third-party tracking tools. “Mobile connectivity has become a child’s first passport to the internet, and that means the role of a telco must evolve beyond data, speed, and price to support how Malaysians live, learn, and interact in a digital environment. We want to lead from the front in showing what that can look like. Epik+ Family Safe is our proof, building practical support directly into the connection itself so families can navigate the digital world with greater confidence. Connectivity is where a child's digital life begins, and we believe it is also where safety should begin,” said Gurtaj Singh Padda, Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of Tune Talk. Tune Talk’s newly released Family Digital Confidence Survey reinforces this urgent local need. The research found that nearly 1 in 2 Malaysian parents (48.1%) ranked access to age-inappropriate content as their top online safety concern. Furthermore, more than 3 in 5 parents still feel unsure or lacking confidence in managing their child's digital habits, signaling the need for practical support that fits into everyday family life. “Our findings show that Malaysian parents are already thinking carefully about how their children engage with the digital world. Parents are not looking to disconnect their children’s access; they want practical support to help them navigate digital life more safely. Epik+ Family Safe is Tune Talk’s contribution to that wider ecosystem, offering parents a layer of support directly within the connectivity experience," Padda added. “Nokia is pleased to collaborate with Tune Talk on Epik+ Family Safe, a solution that showcases how our cloud-native Core network and integrated network intelligence enable powerful, network-level protection. By bringing parental control closer to the network, this initiative helps simplify digital safety and supports a more secure connectivity experience for Malaysian households,” said Ming Kin Ngiam, Head of Southeast Asia, Nokia. Designed for the everyday Malaysian family, Epik+ Family Safe brings together the connectivity essentials families need within a single, highly accessible prepaid plan at RM80 per month: One parent line and one child line 700GB of high-speed data with no Fair Usage Policy (FUP) restrictions Integrated, network-level one-tap parental control with three protection levels Personal Accident insurance coverage of up to RM500,000* To bring the conversation closer to the everyday realities of Malaysian homes, the event also featured a panel discussion on “Parenting in the Digital Age.” Moderated by Daphne Iking, the session brought together Dr. Shazril Shaharuddin, better known as Dr. Say, a medical doctor and daddy influencer; parenting expert Fhais Salim; and Jill Yeap, General Manager of Marketing from Tune Talk. The discussion reflected on the realities of setting boundaries, navigating online risks, and how families can build safer, as online safety becomes an increasingly important conversation for parents nationwide.

Tune Talk Answers National Call for Online Safety: Launches Malaysia’s First Network-Enforced Child Mobile Plan

PETALING JAYA – JULY 1 — With children’s online safety now firmly in the national spotlight, Tune Talk is moving first to redefine the role of telcos in protecting young .... read more

SINGAPORE, July 1 -- Toku, Asia Pacific's leading AI-powered 360° customer experience platform, today made Makimoto Kawa ("Kawa") available to developers, the first open-source conversational AI infrastructure built and hosted in Singapore, designed for teams operating under APAC's regulatory and data residency requirements. Kawa's post-conversation transcription API, together with an interactive playground, is live now at makimoto.ai.  The release is Toku's first publicly available sovereign conversational AI infrastructure, and a milestone in the Group's wider push to deepen these capabilities. By pairing open-source development with enterprise-grade deployment, Makimoto complements Toku's existing customer experience platform and supports long-term innovation opportunities across the Group's AI roadmap. At launch, Kawa is available as a post-conversation transcription API, built for recorded calls, voicemail, and large-scale analysis of archived customer interactions. Developers submit an audio recording to the API and then retrieve the completed transcript, with speaker separation and segment-level timestamps. Each account includes a free monthly allowance of 1,000 minutes and an open-source interactive playground for testing before integration. A real-time transcription API, designed for live voice agents, captioning, and in-conversation analytics, will follow as a subsequent release. The Kawa API runs on a composable orchestration layer, allowing developers to swap individual components in the pipeline, such as audio pre-processing or the speech-to-text model, without redesigning the surrounding system. Hosted in Singapore, Kawa keeps customer audio and transcripts in-country, supporting organisations operating under Singapore's Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) and sector-specific frameworks, including guidelines issued by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS). It is designed to meet growing demand among enterprises and regulated industries for AI infrastructure that gives them greater control over how data is processed, where workloads run, and how regulatory obligations are met. The architecture established for Singapore provides a foundation for future deployments in markets with similar data-residency and compliance requirements. "We committed in April to putting Kawa in developers' hands by 1 July, and today we have. Models are becoming a commodity, and the cycles are getting shorter, so today's best choice is next year's legacy. The advantage that endures is a composable orchestration layer that lets you replace and upgrade components without rebuilding the system each time, and that work, in the open, is what Makimoto is for," said Thomas Laboulle, Founder and CEO at Toku. Developer interest has continued to build since Makimoto was first announced in April. The managed API available from launch provides developers and enterprises with immediate access to a production-ready transcription pipeline, while Kawa's open orchestration layer enables inspection, configuration, and future extensibility. Through subsequent releases in 2026, Toku intends to progressively open additional layers of the pipeline, moving towards greater community participation and modifiability. The launch also marks early progress on Makimoto's Singapore-based AI ecosystem Toku announced in April. The ten graduate roles, spanning engineering, developer relations and community, drew more than 400 applicants from universities and polytechnics across the region, with the inaugural cohort now being finalised for hire. The response reflects strong regional appetite to build production-grade open-source infrastructure rooted in Asia-Pacific. Makimoto is operated through Makimoto Technology Pte Ltd, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Toku Group, maintaining a clear distinction between community and enterprise editions of its software. Through the remainder of 2026, Toku plans to add the real-time transcription API and open-source more of its technology stack. Developers can start building with Kawa today at makimoto.ai. About Toku Headquartered in Singapore, Toku Ltd. (SGX Catalist: TKU) is a cloud-native, AI-powered customer experience platform purpose-built for enterprises operating in complex, multi-market environments. With deep roots in the APAC region and an expanding global footprint, Toku's modular 360° CX Platform orchestrates customer interactions across voice, chat, email and digital channels while managing regulatory, linguistic and infrastructure complexity at scale. Built on end-to-end ownership of its technology stack, from carrier-grade connectivity to AI applications, Toku delivers enterprise-grade security, reliability and deployment flexibility in commercial cloud, private data centres and hybrid environments. Its AI capabilities include transcription, summarisation, sentiment analysis, conversation analytics and governed virtual agents, designed to integrate seamlessly with enterprise systems and customer data. Trusted by leading enterprises and public-sector organisations, Toku helps organisations streamline operations, scale customer engagement and deliver consistent experiences in fragmented markets worldwide. For more information about Toku, visit toku.co Forward-Looking Statements This press release contains forward-looking statements regarding Toku's expansion plans and business strategy. These statements are based on current expectations and assumptions and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially. Toku undertakes no obligation to update these statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances. Sponsor's Statement Toku Ltd. (the "Company") was listed on Catalist of the Singapore Exchange Securities Trading Limited (the "Exchange") on 22 January 2026. The initial public offering of the Company was sponsored by PrimePartners Corporate Finance Pte. Ltd. (the "Sponsor"). This press release has been reviewed by the Sponsor. It has not been examined or approved by the Exchange and the Exchange assumes no responsibility for the contents of this press release, including the correctness of any of the statements or opinions made or reports contained in this press release. The contact person for the Sponsor is Ms. Ng Shi Qing, 16 Collyer Quay, #10-00 Collyer Quay Centre, Singapore 049318, sponsorship@ppcf.com.sg. -- PRNewswire  Source: Toku Ltd

Toku delivers on its Makimoto roadmap as Kawa goes live, marking its first public release of sovereign conversational AI infrastructure 

SINGAPORE, July 1 — Toku, Asia Pacific’s leading AI-powered 360° customer experience platform, today made Makimoto Kawa (“Kawa”) available to developers, the first open-source conversational AI infrastructure built and hosted .... read more

KUALA LUMPUR, July 1 -- Malaysia must accelerate efforts to equip its workforce with the skills and expertise needed to thrive in the artificial intelligence (AI) era. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today said rapid technological advancements were reshaping industries and creating new opportunities, making it imperative for the country’s education and training ecosystem to adapt. “AI will shape not only how businesses run, but how commerce itself is conducted, how credit is assessed, how risk is managed and how markets connect across borders,” he said in his keynote address at the inauguration of Ant International’s Global Operations Centre here today. Anwar said the government was also finalising the AI Governance Bill to establish a regulatory framework for the human-machine future, complementing existing laws, including the Cybersecurity Act and data protection regulations. He said digital trust remained the foundation of nation-building in the digital era, which had been prioritised under the 13th Malaysia Plan and the final phases of the Malaysia Digital Economy Blueprint. On a similar note, Anwar noted that Malaysia must move swiftly to prepare its young people for emerging industries by strengthening talent development and introducing new disciplines in education and training. He said the government was intensifying efforts to ensure the country’s education system kept pace with rapid technological changes and the evolving demands of the global economy. “Both the National Digital Council and National Education Council have recently focused on equipping Malaysians with the right skills for the future. “We must ensure that our children and young people receive the best possible training and are prepared to venture into new disciplines and opportunities emerging globally,” he said. The Prime Minister stressed that Malaysia must adapt quickly to the pace of technological change to avoid falling behind in an increasingly competitive digital landscape. He also expressed appreciation to Ant International for its confidence in Malaysia and for supporting the government’s efforts to nurture local talent and expand opportunities in the digital economy. -- BERNAMA 

PM Anwar Urges Swifter Action To Prepare Malaysians For AI-driven Future

KUALA LUMPUR, July 1 — Malaysia must accelerate efforts to equip its workforce with the skills and expertise needed to thrive in the artificial intelligence (AI) era. Prime Minister Datuk .... read more

ANAHEIM, Calif. and FRANKFURT, Germany, June 30 -- Ozelle will unveil O-Cyte 1, its newest automated hematology analyzer, at ADLM 2026 in California. Making its global debut at one of the leading international events for diagnostics and laboratory medicine, O-Cyte 1 marks Ozelle's latest milestone in advancing the 4th Generation of Hematology Analysis through AI × CBM (Complete Blood Morphology). For decades, cellular morphology has been one of the most valuable sources of hematology insight. Yet bringing morphology into routine hematology workflows without slowing productivity has remained a challenge. Manual microscopy depends on specialist expertise, while image-based approaches have expanded what laboratories can see but have not always fit seamlessly into routine high-throughput workflows. O-Cyte 1 is designed to address this gap by bringing morphology intelligence, scalable throughput, and operational simplicity into one compact system. Built on Ozelle's AI × CBM technology, the analyzer transforms cell images into structured morphology insight, supporting a workflow that moves beyond numerical parameters toward image-based evidence and consistent interpretation.  Designed for productive clinical workflows, O-Cyte 1 supports up to 60 tests per hour as a standalone unit and up to 360 tests per hour through cascaded expansion. Its compact footprint, modular architecture, minimal-maintenance workflow, and service-ready design are intended to help healthcare providers and laboratory operators improve efficiency while reducing operational complexity. "O-Cyte 1 reflects our vision of making advanced morphology intelligence more practical, scalable, and accessible for everyday hematology workflows," said Raymond, head of Ozelle North America division. "At ADLM, we look forward to showing global partners how AI-powered morphology can move into more productive hematology workflows." At ADLM 2026, Ozelle will present O-Cyte 1 alongside its clinical hematology portfolio. As demand grows for efficient and scalable hematology solutions across North America, Europe, the Middle East, Southeast Asia, India, and beyond, Ozelle aims to support diverse clinical settings with AI-powered diagnostic systems designed for everyday practice. Visitors and partners are invited to experience O-Cyte 1 at Booth 2517 during ADLM 2026, July 28–30, at the Anaheim Convention Center. Partners unable to attend in person are also welcome to request a product briefing and explore regional collaboration opportunities.   -- PRNewswire -- Source: Ozelle 

Ozelle to Debut O-Cyte 1 at ADLM 2026, Bringing Speed to AI-Powered Morphology Intelligence

ANAHEIM, Calif. and FRANKFURT, Germany, June 30 — Ozelle will unveil O-Cyte 1, its newest automated hematology analyzer, at ADLM 2026 in California. Making its global debut at one of .... read more

SHANGHAI, June 26 -- ZTE Corporation (0763.HK / 000063.SZ), a global leading provider of integrated information and communication technology solutions, showcased the TCO-optimal AI factory, an AIOS-powered ecosystem spanning scenario-based applications and innovative terminals, and cutting-edge breakthroughs in AI-driven networks at MWC Shanghai 2026. Through the extreme synergy across computing, network, storage, energy, and software, as well as system-level architecture innovations, ZTE fully unlocked new momentum for token operations.  As AI agents become widespread, industry competition focus is shifting from computing power scale to token efficiency. Leveraging its end-to-end, full-stack AI capabilities, ZTE is forging a complete value chain spanning token production, services, and circulation—to enable operators, enterprises, and industry partners to unlock AI value at scale. Building a TCO-Optimal AI Factory for More Efficient, Cost-Effective Token Production Token efficiency is the core competitiveness in this era of inference. TCO-optimal AI factories are the key to boosting token efficiency and achieving "token freedom". At MWC Shanghai 2026, ZTE showcased solutions that enhanced token efficiency and minimized the cost-per-token through the deep synergy of various elements, including SuperPod, extremely cost-efficient inference, and AIDC with ultimate energy efficiency. Building on 41 years of accumulated expertise in the R&D and engineering of ultra-large-scale, complex systems, ZTE has launched its SuperPod solution. Leveraging multi-chip open collaboration design and the innovative Orthogonal Electrical eXchange (OEX) architecture, it enables plug-and-play deployment and rapid provisioning. A single rack supports 128 GPUs, with high scalability up to 16,000 GPUs, laying a foundation for high-efficiency computing in model training and inference. Through the synergy of network, storage, and computing, as well as hardware and software, ZTE achieves extremely cost-efficient inference. With non-blocking network and Global Server Load Balancing (GSLB), ZTE's solution enables efficient coordination across computing clusters ranging from thousands to tens of thousands of GPUs, further boosting overall inference efficiency. Moreover, ZTE has developed its AIDC solution with ultimate energy efficiency, which integrates 800V HVDC power supply, full-stack liquid cooling, and intelligent computing-electricity synergy, enabling highly efficient and low carbon operations. From computing cluster construction and inference efficiency optimization to green operations, ZTE is steering AI factories from being compute-centric to efficiency-driven, delivering a more cost-efficient and sustainable token production system. Developing an Innovative AIOS Technological Foundation for Smarter Token Scheduling and Closed-Loop Services The AI factory addresses the challenge of low-cost token production, while AIOS plays a critical role in token scheduling, orchestration, and service-oriented output. ZTE has launched the NewStart AIOS and positioned it as the "technological foundation in the AI era". Built on AIOS, Co-Claw—an enterprise-level agent platform—is fully integrated into ZTE terminals, extending AI services to production and daily life. For enterprises, the focus is on enhancing office and R&D efficiency and enabling intelligent operations, to achieve self-evolving workflows and closed-loop decision-making. For homes, ZTE has launched innovative terminals with different screen sizes which serve as entry points to a fully connected smart home. They can be household AI assistant, AI entertainment companion, and AI security guardian—always on, always active for an intelligent lifestyle. For individuals, the company has introduced a new AI-native paradigm spanning AI phones, AI cloud PCs, AI smart displays, FreeScreen and more, enabling personalized recommendations, contextual responses, and immersive interactions across travel, life, and work. AI knows better and delivers enjoyable smart experiences anytime, anywhere. Leveraging the AIOS technological foundation, Co-Claw agent platform, and a full lineup of AI devices, ZTE transforms tokens into schedulable, serviceable, and monetizable resources. This allows operators and enterprises to develop a closed–loop model for token-based services. AI + Network, Co-Building a Future of Intelligent, Ubiquitous 6G Connectivity 6G is more than a generational leap in connectivity. It also serves as the critical infrastructure that enables efficient token circulation in the AI era. As a key participant in global 6G research and standardization, ZTE centers around "AI+" and "SAGIN", speeding up the evolution of 6G from research to commercial use. Regarding SAGIN, ZTE has launched industry-leading LEO satellite communication payload solutions compatible with diverse application scenarios of SAGIN for 5G-A and 6G, fostering the critical connectivity foundation for a smooth evolution from 5G-A to 6G. As for AI-native communications, ZTE has demonstrated its GigaMIMO solution and the world's first 256 TR U6G prototype in the 6G Zone at this event. With GigaMIMO, a cornerstone technology for 6G, the solution leverages architecture innovation, computing synergy, and algorithmic breakthroughs to systematically overcome critical bottlenecks in future network capacity, coverage, and spectral efficiency, thus speeding up 6G deployment and industry evolution. Centered on AI-native capabilities, ZTE has driven the deep integration of AI with existing networks—through architecture upgrades and key scenario innovations—to build a next-gen communications network. The AIR MAX solution comprehensively upgrades the network architecture with AI at its core and delivers a three-tier capability system involving the AI-native infrastructure, autonomous operations, and monetization engine. Together, they empower operators in capability evolution, service transformation, operational shift, and ecosystem reshaping for the AI era. The AI HI-NET solution delivers three key capabilities—AI-native, ultra-high-speed and lossless, and intrinsically secure, laying a solid network foundation for ubiquitous intelligent computing access, lossless wide-area connectivity, and the integration of computing, network, security, and service. The 10G AI-Optical Network solution has been widely deployed across homes, campuses, small businesses, and other key scenarios, unlocking greater value of all-optical cities. Meanwhile, ZTE continues to promote key scenario applications through innovations such as new calling with AI assistant, "first-class" mobile network services, ISAC for low-altitude economy, and highly autonomous networks. These efforts are made to build a more intelligent, efficient, and trustworthy connectivity foundation for the AI era. From AI factory to AIOS, agent platform, and future networks, ZTE demonstrated an end-to-end capability system at MWC Shanghai 2026. The system covers token production, scheduling, and circulation, integrating computing, network, terminals, and agents to accelerate AI from technological breakthroughs to large-scale deployment. The AI industry is accelerating into the inference era, where tokens have become a key measure of AI-driven value creation. Looking to the future, ZTE will work with industry partners to build AI infrastructure and ecosystems that are more efficient, inclusive, and sustainable. Together, we aim to bring AI to various industries, unlocking new growth momentum for the AI era. -- PRNewswire -- Source: ZTE Corporation 

ZTE Showcases Full-Stack AI Capabilities at MWC Shanghai 2026, Empowering New Era of Token Operations

SHANGHAI, June 26 — ZTE Corporation (0763.HK / 000063.SZ), a global leading provider of integrated information and communication technology solutions, showcased the TCO-optimal AI factory, an AIOS-powered ecosystem spanning scenario-based .... read more

HONG KONG, June 26 -- TECNO, the AI-driven innovative technology brand, today showcased the next stage of evolution for TECNO EllaClaw, its exploratory Beta-stage mobile AI agent designed to bring practical agentic AI into everyday mobile experiences.  As the mobile AI landscape shifts from reactive conversation to proactive agentic AI, TECNO EllaClaw reflects TECNO's Practical AI vision to make advanced AI more useful, accessible and relevant for users in emerging markets. This latest evolution moves beyond system-level autonomy to introduce cross-app intelligence and foundational device management—optimizing mobile data, battery life, and storage—enabling the agent to handle a broader, more complex range of tasks on users' behalf. Operating as an advanced cloud-based agent, EllaClaw works efficiently in the background, simplifying complex workflows while strict permission safeguards keep users in full control.    "With TECNO EllaClaw, we are exploring how agentic AI can become genuinely practical in real mobile life," said Jack Guo, General Manager of TECNO. "Our goal is to create AI that helps simplify everyday tasks, reduce friction and make advanced experiences more accessible, while ensuring transparency and user control remain central to the experience." One-Tap Phone Caretaker: System-Level Smarts for an Optimized Device Powered by more than 40+ Smart Skills, TECNO EllaClaw introduces deep system-level integration to act as a dedicated device caretaker. With simple prompts, EllaClaw can leverage features like Smart CleanUp Boost to resolve system lag by freeing up RAM and CPU resources, deploy Smart Power Drain Check to identify power-hungry apps to extend battery life, and provide Instant Cool-down Relief during high-demand tasks by optimizing background activity. Furthermore, for users in emerging markets, Smart Data Guardian adds further everyday value by monitoring mobile data consumption against personal usage habits, helping reduce data anxiety. To balance this deep intelligence with absolute user control, EllaClaw follows a confirmation-first approach for major system adjustments, keeping users in the loop before key actions are completed. Proactive AI That Makes Every Day Easier Further realizing its potential as an intuitive digital companion, EllaClaw combines system-level intelligence with persistent memory, safely learning user habits and preferences over time. This allows the agent to support recurring everyday needs, from thoughtful morning briefings that integrate calendars, itineraries, weather and curated news, to acting as a Trip Prep Assistant that arranges rides, sets departure alarms, and organizes schedules into clearer, more actionable insights. EllaClaw can also help users stay connected with loved ones, monitor real-time weather changes and deliver reminders to reach out to family members or partners, adding a more human dimension to practical mobile AI. Cross-App Intelligence That Bridges Digital Divides A key breakthrough of the upgraded EllaClaw lies in its ability to securely bridge different software ecosystems. With opt-in access, EllaClaw can interact with third-party app categories including shopping, transportation, food delivery, smart home. Unlike a black-box AI, it uses non-intrusive GUI comprehension to navigate apps in a visible, human-like way, so users can follow each step and remain in control. With this secure foundation, EllaClaw can support One-Sentence Ride Hailing through natural conversation, and Device Status Monitor for connected smart home routines, and Shopping Buddy that intuitively finds the best product options within e-commerce apps like Lazada. While currently an exploratory concept undergoing internal testing and closed beta development, TECNO EllaClaw demonstrates TECNO's commitment to democratizing advanced seamless mobile experiences for a broader global audience. More details on its capabilities and future availability will be shared as development progresses.  About TECNO As a global innovative technology brand with operations in over 70 markets, TECNO has been committed to revolutionizing the digital experience in global emerging markets, relentlessly pushing for the perfect integration of contemporary, aesthetic design with the latest technologies and AI. TECNO offers a wide range of smartphones, smart wearables, laptops and tablets, smart gaming, HiOS operating systems and smart home products. Guided by its brand essence of "Stop At Nothing", TECNO is committed to unlocking the newest technologies and AI-powered new experiences for forward-looking individuals, inspiring them to never stop pursuing their best selves and their best futures. For more information, please visit TECNO's official site: www.tecno-mobile.com. -- PRNewswire -- Source: TECNO 

TECNO Showcases Expanded EllaClaw Capabilities, Advancing Practical Agentic AI that Gets Things Done

HONG KONG, June 26 — TECNO, the AI-driven innovative technology brand, today showcased the next stage of evolution for TECNO EllaClaw, its exploratory Beta-stage mobile AI agent designed to bring .... read more

SYDNEY, June 25  --  Manhattan Associates Inc. (Nasdaq: MANH), the global leader in native AI-empowered supply chain commerce solutions, today announced a major addition to ActivePlatform™: Manhattan Marketplace, a shared ecosystem where customers and partners discover and deploy intelligent agents, extensions, and accelerators for Manhattan's Active solutions. All agents and extensions published to the Marketplace run natively on ActivePlatform, inheriting the same deterministic spine and operational guardrails as our core software. By leveraging Agent Foundry™, our partners can build intelligent solutions that connect directly into our ecosystem, ensuring seamless interoperability and agentic innovation without the need for complex, resource-heavy integration projects. This creates a unified, open space where customers can discover partner-built extensions that target specific industries, workflows, and regions. "Innovation is no longer a solo effort; it is about bringing the collective brilliance of our entire community into one shared, secure environment," said Sanjeev Siotia, executive vice president and chief technology officer at Manhattan Associates. "Manhattan Marketplace is the engine for that collaboration - enabling our partners and customers to build on the same foundation and benefit from each other's best ideas. It is designed to help our ecosystem accelerate speed-to-value while tapping into a broader, shared community of innovation." "We're excited about the flexibility and innovation potential that Manhattan's AI Agents, Agent Foundry, and Marketplace ecosystem bring to the market. As customers continue looking for faster ways to enhance and extend their operational environments, we see significant opportunity to leverage the Marketplace to deliver practical, customer-specific solutions that accelerate execution and create measurable business value," said Sandeep Patel, Co-Founder, Veridian. Manhattan's platform has always been rooted in absolute openness, and the Marketplace extends this principle into the AI era. This unified ecosystem ensures that Manhattan, its partners, and its customers all build agents on common, deterministic ground. Partners are already developing for the Marketplace, and customers will gain access to it in upcoming quarters, with additional content and capabilities added over time. ABOUT MANHATTAN ASSOCIATES Manhattan Associates is a global technology leader, providing supply chain and omnichannel commerce solutions with unmatched AI capabilities. We design, build and offer best-in-class, AI-powered, cloud-based solutions that drive resilience and efficiency for businesses. We enable enterprises to uniquely unify front-end sales with back-end supply chain execution. Our commitment to innovation, cloud-native platform and API-first architecture create simpler experiences and faster paths to value for our customers. We empower them to preempt and react to emerging trends and global disruptions with technical expertise and operational confidence, transforming challenges into competitive advantage. For more information, please visit www.manh.com. -- PRNewswire -- Source: Manhattan Associates Inc. 

Manhattan Associates Unveils Manhattan Marketplace™, a Shared Engine for Supply Chain and Commerce AI Innovation

SYDNEY, June 25 — Manhattan Associates Inc. (Nasdaq: MANH), the global leader in native AI-empowered supply chain commerce solutions, today announced a major addition to ActivePlatform™: Manhattan Marketplace, a shared .... read more

BEIJING, June 25, 2026  -- Detecting an abnormally high indoor temperature, the AI-enabled online platform installed on the cellphone of Wei Qingyi, head of a silkworm-raising cooperative in south China, suggested automatic ventilation for his smart cocooneries.  Instead of traditional bamboo strip-woven silkworm trays and shelves, automatic feeding lines, sensors and high-definition cameras are a common sight in cocooneries in Yizhou District of Hechi City in Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. In the face of an increasing lack in labor but imperative need for industry upgrade, the district leveraged AI to turn the past labor-intensive local silkworm industry into a smart agricultural sector. For instance, Yizhou recreated the entire procedure of local silkworm raising via "AI+the Internet of Things", allowing data to become new agricultural resource and cellphones the new farm tools. With a big data-based cloud computing platform, the large silkworm production area in China further enhanced smart silkworm raising through automatic temperature and humidity monitoring and feeding as well. Via a smart monitoring and alerting network, local short-term and mid-term forecast accuracy rates for significant silkworm diseases usually exceed 90 percent and 80 percent respectively. In local cocooneries, a set of full-process digitized operations enabled by smart clustering, cocoon baking, feeding and disinfection equipment helps the district elevate rate of quality cocoons to 95 percent. As the "Jianyitong" comprehensive service platform that integrates big data, AI and blockchain technologies offers one-stop services including silkworm cocoon trading, settlement, price trend, related production materials supply and lending, local silkworm farmers are no longer worried about underpriced sales. Local silk businesses thus boast stabler channels for quality raw materials purchase, enabling them to build a closed industry chain loop. Thanks to their supreme quality, local raw silks have become the designated raw materials for western luxury brands including Louis Vuitton, Hermes and Chanel, and clothes made of local silk fabrics are regularly exhibited at large international events. Apart from "smartness" and extended silkworm raising industrial chains, an integrated industrial ecology encompassing production, processing, sci-tech, cultural tourism, and ecology has taken shape in Yizhou. Using AI to optimize production and other procedures, local derivative industries such as natural medicines and silk culture tourism largely enlivened local economy, with the output value of mulberry twig alkaloids tablet surpassing 130 million yuan in 2025. Original link: https://en.imsilkroad.com/p/351087.html -- PRNewswire  -- Source: Xinhua Silk Road 

Xinhua Silk Road: “AI+mulberry silk” paves new road to prosperity in S China’s Guangxi

BEIJING, June 25, 2026 — Detecting an abnormally high indoor temperature, the AI-enabled online platform installed on the cellphone of Wei Qingyi, head of a silkworm-raising cooperative in south China, .... read more

TAIPEI, June 25  -- Led by the Department of Economic Development, Taipei City Government, the StartUP@Taipei program brought 10 Taipei-based AI companies to South Korea this month to participate in NextRise 2026, one of Asia's largest innovation and startup events.  In addition to exhibiting at NextRise, the delegation met with key players in Korea's innovation ecosystem, including startup hub MARU 360, the Goyang City Government in Gyeonggi Province, and Z Venture Capital Corporation (ZVC), the investment arm of Naver. The participating companies showcased AI applications across retail, financial services, enterprise operations, data platforms, and brand growth.  According to Jin Sang-hoon, Director of Korean accelerator and investment firm Tap Angel Partners: "Taipei companies have developed mature technologies that are highly complementary to the Korean market. We welcome more Taiwanese companies to enter Korea and provide their services here." The participating companies demonstrated how Taipei's AI sector is evolving beyond software tools to become critical infrastructure for global business operations. In the retail and consumer sector, KABOB CLOUD has deployed its smart retail solutions through local partners to major Korean retailers including emart, Lotte Mart, Homeplus, GS25, and Daiso, covering more than 1,000 stores. As Korean retailers continue expanding internationally, replicating operational efficiency and customer experience across markets has become a growing challenge. Global brand expansion is another priority for Korean enterprises. Awesomeart Digital Marketing has helped international brands achieve over 70% market share of voice within six months and has served more than 500 brands. VGV Media Asia, meanwhile, has worked with more than 700 clients across nine markets, including global brands such as Samsung, UNIQLO, and iHerb. Giftpack, another company focused on global brand operations, has built a network spanning 42 countries, serving more than 1,400 enterprise clients while connecting over 8,000 factories worldwide. The company's AI Agent is designed not as a chatbot, but as a business infrastructure layer that helps enterprises manage customer relationships, corporate gifting programs, and cross-border supply chains at scale. Together, these companies highlight the strong alignment between Taipei's AI capabilities and the international growth strategies of Korean brands and enterprises. In enterprise operations, PlusBlocks Technology has deployed its AI Digital Employee platform across more than 800 locations, reducing decision-making time from days to seconds. Enterprise data has also emerged as a critical battleground. Metabiz's AI Enterprise Data Platform currently serves over 200 corporate clients across Asia while maintaining customer retention rates above 80%. Another participating company, IHH, focuses on enterprise communications infrastructure, providing video collaboration solutions to organizations in finance, insurance, healthcare, and government sectors. As AI agents and robotics become increasingly integrated into business environments, real-time collaboration between humans, AI systems, and autonomous agents is rapidly emerging as a new growth opportunity. In the financial sector, NOX AI, which has raised US$3.6 million in funding, has expanded its services across Taiwan and Southeast Asia. The company believes the next stage of fintech competition will be defined not by transaction speed, but by democratizing investment intelligence through AI, enabling institutions and individuals alike to access sophisticated analytical capabilities. Matthew Cho, Co-CEO of Korean venture capital firm Pacemakers, commented: "Taipei companies have demonstrated remarkable internationalization capabilities. Some have already established business operations in Korea, while others have successfully expanded into Japan and Southeast Asia. We see strong potential for Taipei and Korean companies to jointly pursue larger opportunities across Asia and global markets." The Department of Economic Development, Taipei City Government, noted that Taipei's innovation ecosystem is increasingly moving beyond technology development toward cross-border business services and enterprise solutions. Through continued partnerships with Korea, Japan, Southeast Asia, and other strategic markets, Taipei aims to help local companies work more closely with international corporations, investors, and local governments, contributing to the next stage of AI-driven growth across Asia. -- PRNewswire -- Source : Startup@Taipei 

Taipei AI Companies Head to NextRise 2026, Strengthening Asia’s Hub for Enterprise AI Collaboration

TAIPEI, June 25 — Led by the Department of Economic Development, Taipei City Government, the StartUP@Taipei program brought 10 Taipei-based AI companies to South Korea this month to participate in .... read more

KUALA LUMPUR, June 25 – Malaysia must take proactive steps to equip its workforce with artificial intelligence (AI) and digital skills to remain competitive in an increasingly technology-driven global economy, Human Resources Minister Ramanan said. Speaking in the Dewan Rakyat on Thursday,Ramanan responded to a question from Padang Serai Member of Parliament Datuk Azman Nasrudin regarding the impact of automation and AI on employment trends and job losses in the country. He stressed that while AI is transforming workplaces and industries, it should not be viewed as the sole cause of job displacement. “The reality is that the world of work is changing rapidly. Technology, digitalisation and AI are reshaping how we work, how businesses operate and the types of jobs needed in the future,” he said. According to Ramanan, job losses are influenced by various factors, including global economic challenges, evolving business models, rising operating costs and corporate restructuring. He said the government’s priority is to ensure workers are prepared for these changes through effective intervention and workforce development strategies. The Ministry of Human Resources (KESUMA), he added, has adopted a proactive approach by implementing reskilling, upskilling and job-matching programmes to help Malaysians remain relevant in the labour market. Citing TalentCorp data, Ramanan said nearly 700,000 jobs could be affected by developments in AI, the digital economy and the green economy over the coming years if workers fail to enhance their skills. At the same time, he noted that technological advancement is also expected to create hundreds of new job opportunities. To address the challenge, the government is strengthening Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), expanding access to skills development programmes, introducing initiatives such as MyMahir and promoting lifelong learning. “Our goal is not only to help Malaysians adapt to change, but to empower them to become leaders in the future economy,” he said. Ramanan also highlighted the role of the Social Security Organisation (PERKESO) in supporting workers who lose their jobs through social protection schemes, financial assistance and re-employment programmes. “Technological advancement cannot be stopped. However, with the right policies, relevant training and continuous support, we can ensure this transformation creates more opportunities than challenges,” he said. He reaffirmed the MADANI Government’s commitment to ensuring no worker is left behind as Malaysia navigates the changing employment landscape. -- MINUTESMY

Malaysia Must Prepare Workforce for AI-Driven Future – Datuk Ramanan

KUALA LUMPUR, June 25 – Malaysia must take proactive steps to equip its workforce with artificial intelligence (AI) and digital skills to remain competitive in an increasingly technology-driven global economy, .... read more

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