“We selected TMX Trayport because of its proven ability to support complex commodity markets with trusted, scalable technology. Their experience in market connectivity and enabling digital execution, combined with Fastmarkets’ lithium expertise, gives Fastmarkets Connect a strong foundation to support a more efficient and connected physical lithium market,” said Raju Daswani, CEO of Fastmarkets.

The agreement builds on joint platform deployments already operating in the Kingdom and establishes a framework for Lenovo and MemryX to pursue additional opportunities across infrastructure, industrial operations, smart cities and video management. The collaboration supports Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 by enabling organizations to deploy practical AI capabilities while maintaining greater control over their data and computing infrastructure. The joint platform combines the Lenovo ThinkEdge SE455 V3 rugged edge server with the MemryX Cascade 100P AI accelerator to process video and sensor data on site.

Rosewood Hong Kong (No.1) has once again been recognised as The World’s Best Hotel, following its ranking as No.1 in 2025 and No.3 in 2024. The list celebrates hotels from 22 destinations across six continents, with Europe leading the way with 21 winning hotels. Other accolades include the Bombay Sapphire Eco Hotel Award, the Johnnie Walker Art of Design Award, and the SevenRooms Icon Award. James McBride, founder of Nihi Hotels, is celebrated with the SevenRooms Icon Award. The Best Boutique Hotel Award is awarded to Passalacqua (No.5) in Lake Como, for a third year.

“The HSA AI Lab marks the next chapter in our transformation journey. We are combining HSA’s decades of experience, talent and resilience with artificial intelligence to transform how we work, how we compete and how we grow.”

TestMu AI (formerly LambdaTest), the world’s first Agentic AI-powered Quality Engineering platform, announced the Assurance Lifecycle, a new set of commands in Kane CLI that extend the tool beyond authoring and replaying browser tests. With assurance, teams describe what their product must do, and Kane CLI designs the tests that prove it, each one permanently linked to the requirement it verifies, with coverage measured from sealed evidence and the suite reconciled as the product changes.

ART AND SOCIAL SCIENCES: REFLECTING ON A CHANGING WORLD
The 18th Lyon Biennale of Contemporary Art explores the human connections at the heart of the economy. Curated by art historian and author Catherine Nichols, it extends a line of inquiry informed by her work on creativity and social transformation. It invites us to consider a fundamental question: How can our capacity to create and tell stories open up other ways of living together?In Lyon, the themes of dreams and passage give new expression to this inquiry: transforming the constraints of the present through imagination and collective action to b

“Celadon Breeze from the Sea: A Journey Through Zhejiang Celadon” traces centuries of craftsmanship and cultural exchange along the Maritime Silk Road. The exhibition features four sections — “Kiln Fires That Endure,” “Celadon Across the World,” “Sailing Across the Seas” and “Envoys of Exchange” — with archaeological objects forming the basis of a comprehensive narrative. Attendees included Chinese Ambassador to Morocco Yu Jinsong, cultural counselor Liu Chengang, representative of the Moroccan National Institute of Archaeology and Heritage Sciences Fatima Ait M’hand, and President of the Rabat Association for the Revival of Cultural and Artistic Heritage Driss Drissi.

“Emaar is delighted to support the 2026 edition of Dubai Premier Padel P1 as title partner,” said Ahmad Al Matrooshi Executive Director, Emaar Properties. “The partnership reflects our commitment to creating distinctive experiences for residents and visitors and adds to Dubai’s diverse lifestyle and leisure offering. We look forward to supporting an exciting week of sport and entertainment and welcoming fans to the tournament.”

Gorenje, one of Europe’s leading home appliance brands operating under Hisense Group, has unveiled its latest innovation for the region: the G600 dishwasher, a state-of-the-art, energy-efficient appliance designed to simplify daily routines and elevate everyday cleaning for every modern household. The G600 responds directly to this momentum, setting a new standard for eco-friendly living with a 10 percent reduction in energy consumption compared to A-class industry standards, saving energy while delivering exceptional cleaning performance. The G600 also takes the guesswork out of drying with its SmartUltra Dry feature, ensuring even plastic dishes dry completely while protecting kitchen counters from steam damage.

Led by CKGSB’s Professor of Economics and Associate Dean Li Wei, the report argues that Chinese corporate globalization is entering a third phase — “capability export.” Rather than simply shipping products or building overseas sales channels, companies are increasingly taking the operating capabilities abroad – including technical standards, product development, supply-chain organization, service, branding, and business models—while adapting them to local markets.

In August, DongCheng, DCA and DCK, three power tool brands under DongCheng Company, held separate online product launch events, each livestreamed globally through its official Facebook page and YouTube channel. The events showcased a comprehensive portfolio of power tools and application-focused solutions to address diverse needs across construction, metalworking, woodworking and home renovation. Each launch event combined real-world demonstrations with immersive 3D virtual scenes, highlighting key product features, performance capabilities and practical applications.

Located in ADGM, the international financial center in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates, the new office will enhance S&C’s ability to serve clients in the UAE, Saudi Arabia and across the region with its integrated offering, which combines financing, regulatory, and transactional expertise with deep experience working on complex, cross-border, and large-scale mandates. Ahmed T. el-Gaili will rejoin the firm as a partner to lead the firm’s Middle East practice.

GAC Commercial Vehicle debuted at IAA TRANSPORTATION 2026 under the theme “Delivering the Future Together”, showcasing products, technologies and open-ecosystem achievements across its new-energy heavy and light commercial vehicle businesses. GAC Commercial Vehicle partners with Pony.ai and Aulton to showcase L4 autonomous driving and efficient battery-swapping solutions based on GAC’s T9 truck. The company’s new light commercial vehicle brand MONTX made its overseas debut with its P10 and V10 concept vehicles, All-Domain Adaptive Architecture (ADAA) and MONTX Makers, its global user product co-creation initiative. The production SMILODON Pro pickup was also displayed.

On September 14, IAA TRANSPORTATION 2026 opened in Hannover. BAIC FOTON presented complete vehicles and self-developed components, with several overseas debuts. It shared its European strategy, global milestones and new flagship products, moving from traditional exports to a full-value-chain international model.13 Million Vehicles Delivered, Marking a New Milestone in FOTON’s Global DevelopmentBAIC FOTON delivered its 13 millionth vehicle worldwide—the GALAXUS 9, tested in Spain—marking progress in Europe’s premium long-haul market. FOTON operates in over 140 countries. Its 2030 targets: new energy 50% of sales and international sales 40%. Europe is a key hub. Under “In Europe, For Europe,” FOTON focuses on localized products, ecosystem capabilities and partnerships. It offers battery electric, hybrid and hydrogen fuel-cell vehicles—heavy trucks, buses, light commercial vehicles and pickups. It plans a localized new-energy ecosystem, sales in nearly 20 European markets, 300+ service outlets, a German parts center and local assembly by 2028. Its BROCK subsidiary supports connected services.CAVAN BEACON Makes Its Global Debut, Setting A New Benchmark For Zero-Carbon Intelligent Heavy-Duty Trunk TransportCAVAN BEACON, a zero-carbon intelligent long-haul heavy truck, debuted globally. Its platform supports 15 variants across battery electric, battery swapping,

A robust five-year pipeline of new developments and enhancements will expand world-class attractions, grow hotel capacity, and further strengthen Yas Island’s global appeal. This investment reflects our commitment to Abu Dhabi’s long-term vision and our ambition to continue shaping one of the world’s most dynamic tourism destinations. Yas Island has become a global success story, demonstrating how world class experiences contribute to economic growth, enhance quality of life, and strengthen Abu Dhabi’s appeal to audiences from around the world.

GSME Joined TSMC OIP Value Chain Alliance in North America Accelerating seamless growth and advanced silicon design innovation from prototype to high-volume production, powered by design services, manufacturing services and AI-driven platform for end-to-end visibility.

Huspy acquires LuxuryX, bringing an established team of luxury property specialists and more than two decades of leadership experience into its UAE business. Huspy’s UAE real estate network has grown by 75 percent since January 2026, strengthening its presence across Dubai’s most prestigious residential communities. LuxuryX’s specialist expertise will support the upcoming launch of Huspy Signature, connecting clients with exceptional properties and investment opportunities across international markets. The acquisition comes as UAE real estate reaches new highs, with Dubai recording AED 252 billion in Q1 2026 transactions and Abu Dhabi reaching AED 117 billion in H1 2026. Huspy now facilitates approximately US$1 billion in transactions each month and handles approximately 25 percent of residential mortgages in the UAE. The strategic acquisition brings specialist luxury expertise to Huspy ahead of the launch of Huspy Signature.

“The future will be shaped by countries that cooperate, companies that invest, innovators that turn ideas into solutions, and policymakers who are willing to build bridges across borders.”

Months after STARCARES renovated the sports court at Ban Nam Lat School in Sukhothai, Thailand, it now serves students and nearby residents daily. Once a single-purpose facility, it supports physical education on weekdays and community play after hours and weekends, embodying STARCARES’ goal of creating accessible, multi-use rural spaces. The court serves 62 Ban Nam Lat School students for PE and sports. On weekends, it opens to neighbouring residents, reaching approximately 600 people across 180 households. Many rural schools in Sukhothai double as the only nearby space where villagers can gather, given limited recreational infrastructure in the area. Recognising this, STARCARES designed the renovation to serve students first, then transition into shared use once lessons finish, a model now playing out on the ground. That shared purpose came to life when a child from the surrounding community joined Ban Nam Lat School students on the court. What began as a simple game became a moment of belonging, showing how the space can bring children together beyond the school itself.

UGREEN is answering with the latest MagFlow and Nexode series, built around the Apple ecosystem to deliver cooler, faster and safer power at home, at the desk and on the move. All-in-One Qi2 Magnetic Charging for Apple DevicesBuilt around the idea that fast charging shouldn’t mean extra heat, the MagFlow Pro 3-in-1 Magnetic Wireless Charging Stand 25W delivers Qi2 25W with active cooling, staying near-silent where conventional solutions throttle. It charges iPhone, AirPods and Apple Watch at once, with a real-time display and a multi-angle rotating stand.The MagFlow Air Magnetic Power Bank packs 10,000mAh and premium ATL cells into a slim body, delivering Qi2 25W wireless and up to 45W PD wired output through a built-in USB-C cable. Layered safety protection and airline carry-on compliance suit it to travel. (A 15W option is also available.)Compact Power, Built for the Apple EcosystemThe Nexode Air 65W Charger slips into a pocket yet holds a 65W Max under heavy loads, with a premium in-hand feel and temperature-controlled protection. Its output is enough to charge a MacBook Air, alongside iPhone, iPad and AirPods.The Nexode Pro Mini Power Bank 45W 10000mAh charges three devices at once, with a smart display showing each port’s output, and refills in around two hours at 35W.As Apple opens a new iPhone era,