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A Japanese contact lens maker just launched Malaysia's most advanced medical device factory, creating 150 jobs and positioning the country as a global hub for precision healthcare manufacturing. The billion-ringgit smart factory in Kulim will supply contact lenses to Japan, Germany, and the US while training the next generation of Malaysian engineers.
Thailand is transforming its industrial landscape by helping thousands of small manufacturers adopt AI and automation technology. Two government agencies just launched a nationwide program to modernize factories while protecting jobs and the environment.
Six manufacturing facilities in Singapore have earned recognition as the world's most advanced factories, the highest concentration in Southeast Asia. These smart factories are using AI and robotics to boost productivity by up to 80 percent while cutting waste and emissions.
A single battery factory in South Korea just cut production time in half using digital technology, and now the government wants to copy that success across 500 factories nationwide. The move could protect thousands of manufacturing jobs while keeping Korea ahead in the global battery race.
A new $2 million innovation prize aims to bring AI-powered manufacturing to Africa, where 18 million new jobs are needed annually through 2035. Ten companies are competing to show how affordable, practical technology can transform factories and create millions of jobs across the continent.
A company called Haber just won a major innovation award for creating AI that helps factories run themselves, saving hundreds of millions of dollars while slashing waste. The technology has already transformed over 100 manufacturing plants worldwide.
EssilorLuxottica just opened a massive 5,000-square-meter research center in Thailand to develop the next generation of smart glasses and medical lenses. The move transforms the Southeast Asian nation into a powerhouse for eyewear innovation, from lab discovery to factory floor.
Swedish researchers created an AI inspection system that catches welding defects in real time, helping factories slash waste and boost quality. The technology could transform manufacturing by acting as "smart eyes" on production lines.
Singapore's top science agency is partnering with Microsoft to make artificial intelligence easier and cheaper for manufacturers to use. The collaboration aims to boost productivity while lowering costs through smart, factory-ready AI tools.
Companies are proving that humans and robots can work together without injuries when safety comes first. From Toyota to DHL, smart workspace design is making factories safer and more productive.
Elizabeth Smart, kidnapped at 14 in 2002, now competes in bodybuilding to celebrate her body after years of trauma. Four competitions in, she's found unexpected confidence and self-acceptance.
Tampere, Finland, just kicked off its year as Europe's 2026 Capital of Smart Tourism, blending cutting-edge tech with sustainability to transform how visitors experience cities. The innovative city is proving that tourism can be eco-friendly, accessible, and thrilling all at once.
A Los Angeles company just opened a 200,000 square foot smart factory that transforms digital designs into complex metal parts in days instead of months. The AI-powered facility will produce thousands of aerospace and defense components annually using adaptive robotics.
The World Economic Forum just named a Vietnam factory the country's first Sustainable Lighthouse for using AI to slash carbon emissions. Foxconn's facility is proving that smart technology and environmental progress can work hand in hand.
Child safety advocate Elizabeth Smart revealed she's been competing in bodybuilding competitions, overcoming deep fears about judgment to share her empowering new journey. The survivor of a traumatic kidnapping says the experience helped her recognize feelings familiar to too many survivors.
Elizabeth Smart, kidnapped at 14 and held captive for nine months, now uses her story to help other survivors feel less alone. Her new Netflix documentary reveals how she transformed shame into advocacy and why sharing survivor stories matters more than ever.
Survivor advocate Elizabeth Smart just competed in her first bodybuilding competition at 38, sharing a powerful message about reclaiming strength and refusing shame. Her journey from trauma survivor to advocate to bodybuilder shows the many forms healing can take.
More than a decade after Google Glass flopped, Google is trying again with AI-powered smart glasses launching this autumn. The new glasses will feature a camera, built-in speakers, and hands-free Gemini AI assistance.
Kazakhstan and Japan are joining forces to transform urban living through cutting-edge Smart City technology. The partnership could reshape how millions experience city life across Central Asia.
Emmy winner Jean Smart ignored chest pressure for months, thinking she was out of shape. Her decision to finally call her doctor led to emergency triple-bypass surgery that saved her life.
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