Tokyo – September 24, 2026 -- TIER IV, the developer of the open-source Autoware autonomous driving platform, has released a reference design for autonomous racing kart systems on a public GitHub repository, providing a common technical foundation used by 240 teams and roughly 600 participants in Japan's Autonomous Driving AI Challenge.

Singapore – September 24, 2026 -- Reconova (07656.HK) unveiled its embodied AI airport robotics lineup at PTE Asia 2026 in Singapore on September 23-24, targeting a projected US$240 billion airport infrastructure investment cycle across Asia and the Middle East over the next decade, according to ACI data.

Pune, India – September 24, 2026 -- The global bladder cancer treatment market was valued at $5.13 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach $11.33 billion by 2034, expanding at a 9.2% compound annual growth rate, according to a new analysis from Maximize Market Research.

Shanghai – September 23, 2026 -- Shanghai Chengwei Semiconductor Equipment Co., Ltd. has launched a laboratory central gas supply system capable of delivering gas purity up to 99.9999 percent, targeting semiconductor R&D facilities, university labs, and precision testing centers.

System consolidates scattered cylinders into a single external distribution station

The design removes individual gas cylinders from active research areas, cutting associated safety hazards while freeing floor space and streamlining lab workflows.

Shenzhen, China – September 23, 2026 -- TENNIIX, an official sponsor of the 2026 Billie Jean King Cup Finals, unveiled the ULTRA MAX embodied AI tennis robot, a joint development between Shenzhen Enhanced Power Technology Co., Ltd. and LimX Dynamics.

Dallas – September 23, 2026 -- TGI Fridays has signed a development agreement with Meerab Hospitality to scale to 15 restaurants across Pakistan, marking the brand's second market signing this month as it pursues a global target of 1,000+ restaurants and $2 billion in annual revenue by 2030.

Delray Beach – September 23, 2026 -- The global wire & cable market is projected to grow from USD 224.8 billion in 2026 to USD 296.3 billion by 2031, a 5.7% CAGR, according to MarketsandMarkets. Demand is pivoting from construction-led consumption toward grid reinforcement, renewable power evacuation, electric mobility, and AI-driven data-center build-out.

Hong Kong – September 23, 2026 -- Ping An Good Doctor (HKEX: 1833) said its AI business accounted for approximately 4.6% of gross profit in the first half of 2026, as the Hong Kong-listed insurer's healthcare arm shifts from diagnostic AI tools toward services that execute care plans on the ground.

Hong Kong – September 23, 2026 -- Regent Hong Kong has opened The Terrace, a new indoor-outdoor waterfront venue positioned above Victoria Harbour, adding a 290-square-metre (3,122-square-foot) events space to the hotel's commercial portfolio.

Jakarta – September 23, 2026 -- Shanghai Electric (SEHK: 02727, SSE: 601727) presented three energy transition solutions at Enlit Asia 2026, held Sept. 22-24 in Jakarta and attended by more than 11,000 delegates and 280 exhibitors across the ASEAN power sector.