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“Energy Intelligence Becomes Essential”:  Schneider Electric CEO Olivier Blum on Sustainable AI Data Centre Foxconn Deal

Schneider Electric and Hon Hai Technology Group (Foxconn) are joining forces to develop next-generation AI data centre infrastructure, combining energy management, power and cooling expertise with advanced AI computing platforms to help organisations deploy AI capacity faster, more efficiently and at greater scale.

“A New Divide”: PwC Global Chief AI Officer Joe Atkinson on PwC’s 2026 Global AI Jobs Barometer Report

Artificial intelligence is reshaping the global workforce in ways that extend far beyond automation, according to PwC's 2026 Global AI Jobs Barometer, which analysed more than one billion job advertisements across 27 countries and territories.

GEP : Stockpiling Reaches Three-Year High as Manufacturers Brace for Supply Chain Disruption

New data from the GEP Global Supply Chain Volatility Index shows manufacturers across North America, Europe and Asia are accelerating inventory build-ups and front-loading purchases as concerns over inflation, shortages and supply chain disruption intensify, raising questions about supply chain resilience in the second half of 2026.

Hitachi & Intel Partnership Explained: Accelerating AI Transformation Across Key Global Industries

Hitachi and Intel have launched a strategic partnership spanning physical AI, semiconductor manufacturing, energy systems, quantum computing and factory automation.

Haleon Expands Rural Health Access in India with £175 Million Manufacturing and Distribution Investment

New Haleon manufacturing facility and expanded community outreach aim to improve oral health access for more than 300 million additional consumers.

DHL Supply Chain Asia Pacific : Shaping Intelligent Supply Chains

We sit down with Dr Omera Khan, Chief of Staff, Strategy and ESG Lead at DHL Supply Chain Asia Pacific, who discusses the rise of artificial intelligence in today’s supply chain sector, the resilience required to thrive, and why human judgement remains crucial.

Digital Matter : Long-Life Asset Tracking

Digital Matter helps businesses connect, protect, and derive more value from their assets. Loïc Barancourt, CEO, discusses how manufacturers can leverage new technologies to improve visibility across manufacturing plants and supply chains

Phygital International : Phygital Phenomenon

Phygital International redefines what sport looks like in a digital-first world. John Hewitt, International Marketing and Communications Director, previews the Games of the Future 2026 taking place in Astana, Kazakhstan.

Verve The Live Agency : Festival Boom Offers Brand Opportunities

Stan Lee, Business Director at Verve The Live Agency – Singapore, discusses how brands that authentically engage with these communities can create meaningful interactions that foster deeper emotional connections and shared experiences.

We+ Asia : The Continent’s Intelligence Delivery Partner 

We+ Asia is well positioned to deliver augmented technology expertise that help organisations build, modernise, and automate their core systems and operations across the region. Mathilde Salvi, Managing Director, talks us through the company’s end-to-end solutions.

Mars Fuels Australia’s Manufacturing Future

Mars is investing AUD$200 million into Australian manufacturing by 2027, expanding production capacity, accelerating innovation, supporting renewable energy ambitions, and strengthening regional jobs, supply chains, and sustainable industry growth.

DP World Launches End-to-End War Risk Insurance to Strengthen Middle East Supply Chain

DP World has launched a new end-to-end cargo war risk insurance solution designed to help shippers maintain supply chain continuity across Middle East trade corridors as geopolitical instability continues to disrupt global logistics networks.