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Campaign360 Returns to Marina Bay Sands, Singapore on 20-21 May 2026

Asia's Premier Marketing Conference to Inspire 1,000+ Brand Leaders HONG KONG, March 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Campaign Asia-Pacific, the region's leading source of marketing intelligence, today announces the return of its flagship event, Campaign360, to Marina Bay Sands, Singapore on 20-21 May 2026. Campaign360 2026 | Gathering of 1,000+ CMOs & senior brand marketers in APAC The two-day leadership conference will bring together over 1,000 Chief Marketing Officers and senior brand leaders from B2C and B2B across the region industries to tackle the defining challenge of modern marketing: integrating authentic human creativity with intelligent technology to build distinctive, resonant brands in an increasingly complex landscape. In an era of market saturation and accelerated AI adoption, the 2026 conference, themed 'Human Connection and Intelligent Marketing,' will equip leaders with the strategic playbook needed to elevate their brands above the noise. Designed to move decisively beyond theory, the agenda will deliver practical, actionable frameworks for harnessing AI without compromising originality, transforming data into meaningful human insight, and driving sustainable, long-term brand impact. "Campaign360 is uniquely positioned at the intersection of B2C and B2B marketing," said Jaime Ng, Events Director of Campaign Asia-Pacific. "While the dynamics of consumer and business marketing may differ, today's leaders face a shared imperative: to integrate creativity and intelligent technology in ways that drive measurable impact. Campaign360 convenes both communities to exchange insights, challenge assumptions and define the future of marketing leadership together." A Main Stage Curated for C-Suite Strategy Exclusively designed for CMOs and C-1 executives, the Main Stage will feature over 50 thought leaders from across B2C and B2B industries, bringing together diverse perspectives from the region's most influential brands. Through keynote addresses, candid fireside dialogues and multi-perspective panels, leaders will explore the converging challenges shaping modern marketing. The newly introduced 'The Big Idea' sessions will spotlight breakthrough campaigns, with senior marketers revealing the strategy, technology integration and creative leadership behind their success. 2026 Programme Innovations: Campaign360 2026 will introduce several new initiatives designed to deepen executive engagement and industry insight: Executive Focus Groups: Over 20 small-group, leader-led sessions where senior marketers will collaborate on practical problem-solving across four key themes: Innovation and Engagement; Data and Analytics; Market Trends and Collaboration; and Talent, Strategy and Modern Marketing Leadership. Prestigious Intelligence Launches: The live unveiling of the Campaign APAC Top 50 Brands ranking and the Campaign APAC 2026 Power List, followed by an exclusive leadership dialogue featuring the honourees. The opening keynote will be delivered by Sorin Patilinet, Global Marketing Effectiveness Lead at PepsiCo and author of 'Marketing Effectiveness.' A recognised pioneer in effectiveness-driven analytics, Patilinet will set the intellectual tone for the conference by examining the delicate balance between AI-enabled possibility and human strategic discipline. "The promise of today's generative AI is having everything at your fingertips. You can create a new flavour, design the packaging and build the brand in 10 seconds," says Patilinet. "But that's where the challenge lies: just because you can do it doesn't mean you should. There remains a fundamental role for understanding markets, category dynamics, and consumer insight." [Read our exclusive interview with Sorin Patilinet ahead of his keynote.] Introducing the Learning Stage: Empowering Tomorrow's Marketing Leaders New for 2026, the two-day Learning Stage is designed to support the growth of high-potential junior and mid-level marketers. The track will explore the theme 'Creative Tactics for Modern Marketers', featuring insights from over 10 brand leaders across two days, including experts from BD, McDonald's, The Lego Group, Unilever, and other leading brands. The Learning Stage delivers practical, execution-focused case studies and skills development, equipping rising marketing talent to contribute to strategic leadership objectives. An Ecosystem of Innovation Beyond the stages, attendees will explore solutions from 40+ pioneering exhibitors, participate in structured and informal networking, and experience the dynamic energy that has cemented Campaign360 as the must-attend event for APAC marketing leadership. Registration for Campaign360 2026 is now open, and interested participants are encouraged to secure their spots early. For more information and to register, visit https://bit.ly/4qRMAX7. Campaign360 is pleased to announce PR Newswire as its official media partner for the 2026 event. For media inquiries, please contact: Danika Wongdanika.wong@haymarket.asiaSenior Marketing Manager Haymarket Media Limited About Campaign Asia-Pacific Campaign Asia-Pacific provides unparalleled insights into the ideas, work, and personalities shaping the marketing-communications industry. By fostering open, honest dialogue and showcasing game-changing innovations, the platform has become an indispensable resource for marketing professionals across the globe. www.campaignasia.com About Haymarket Media LimitedWith more than 70 market-leading brands and a presence in key markets such as the UK, US, Hong Kong, Singapore, and India, Haymarket Media Group, the parent company of Campaign Asia-Pacific, is dedicated to delivering specialist content and experiences that connect people and communities worldwide. www.haymarket.com

2026-03-03

Smart Energy Week 2026 Opens in Tokyo, Bringing Together 1,600 Exhibitors to Unveil the Next Wave of Energy Transition Innovations

TOKYO, March 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Smart Energy Week Spring 2026, one of the world's largest exhibitions for renewable energy, clean power technologies and next generation energy systems, will open at Tokyo Big Sight from March 17 to 19. The exhibition brings together the latest global energy technologies and services, attracting numerous international exhibitors and professional visitors. It is held concurrently with the Decarbonisation Expo and Circular Economy Expo. As a hub for cutting‑edge technologies and industry trends, the event also hosts a variety of professional conferences, seminars, and lectures that share the latest achievements in the smart energy sector and explore future directions. Smart Energy Week 2026 Opens in Tokyo, Bringing Together 1,600 Exhibitors to Unveil the Next Wave of Energy Transition Innovations This year's exhibition will comprehensively showcase the latest solutions in hydrogen energy, solar power, energy storage, smart grids, and energy management. It is highly valuable for professionals engaged in research, strategy development, and business planning in areas such as: Hydrogen and fuel cell technologies Solar, wind, and other renewable energy systems Energy storage systems (batteries) and energy management Smart grids, energy digitalization, and decarbonization solutions Electric vehicles (EVs) and related energy infrastructure Through on‑site exhibitions, technical presentations, and conference, you can gain first‑hand insights into the latest energy policies and trends in Japan and across Asia—valuable information for future research, development, and business planning. Exhibition Information Name: SMART ENERGY WEEK Spring 2026 Dates: March 17 (Tue) – 19 (Thu), 2026 Venue: Tokyo Big Sight, Japan Organizer: RX Japan GK. Exhibition Scale Exhibitors: 1,600 / Visitors: 70,000 / Conference: 200 *Estimated scale, including co‑located exhibitions. Visitor Registration（Free/ Pre‑registration Required) Admission is free with advance registration. Register here: https://www.wsew.jp/spring/en-gb/register.html?cat=visitor&ct=U2FsdGVkX1+EpJ/ECBUI3NwNuY9uajUSz/3FVJzO7N4=&utm_campaign=newswire&utm_medium=paid&utm_source=paid-newsletter Highlights of Smart Energy Week 2026 One of the world's leading renewable energy exhibitions, featuring over 1,600 exhibitors. 7 specialized shows cover all energy‑related technologies, offering solutions for challenges across the entire value chain. 200 high‑level industry conferences. The conference program further enriches the experience, offering high-value sessions from leaders at the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI), Honda R&D Co., Ltd., IHI Corporation, TEPCO Power Grid, Inc., MHI Vestas Japan Co., Ltd., and JERA Co., Ltd. These presentations will explore Japan's GX strategy, hydrogen technology developments, pathways for electric aviation, next generation power network design, offshore wind expansion and emerging trends in zero-emission thermal power. Special program: Fuel Cell Vehicle (FCV) Test Drives. Companies including Toyota and Hyundai Motor will showcase their latest fuel cell vehicles for hands‑on test drives. 7 Specialized Shows within Smart Energy Week Smart Energy Week comprises 7 specialized exhibitions, enabling visitors to quickly grasp the latest developments in the smart energy industry and explore cutting‑edge technological achievements from leading exhibitors. H2 & FC EXPOH2 & FC EXPO Related Tech. gathers technologies for "production", "transportation", "storage", and "use" of hydrogen. PV EXPOPV EXPO gathers a full range of products and technologies from next-generation solar cells to solar power plant construction, maintenance and operation. BATTERY JAPANBATTERY JAPAN gathers a broad range of technologies, components, materials, and devices for rechargeable batteries development & production. SMART GRID EXPOSMART GRID EXPO gathers VPP, DR-related technologies, Energy Management systems, Rechargeable Batteries, EV utilisations. WIND EXPOWIND EXPO gathers a wide range of technologies for wind power generation including wind turbines to wind farm construction, maintenance and operation, and offshore wind technologies. BIOMASS EXPOBIOMASS EXPO gathers biomass fuels, power generation systems, and heat utilization technologies. ZERO-E THERMAL EXPOZERO-E THERMAL EXPO gathers power generation systems, plant equipment, maintenance & operation technologies, hydrogen, and ammonia utilization. Concurrent Shows of SMART ENERGY WEEK The following shows are held inside Sustainability Management Week Decarbonisation Expo Circular Economy Expo Special Exhibit Area BIPV WORLD (Building – integrated Photovoltaics Technologies) SCM -Supply Chain Management- WORLD Visitor Registration Please register at the following link: https://www.wsew.jp/spring/en-gb/register.html?cat=visitor&ct=U2FsdGVkX1+EpJ/ECBUI3NwNuY9uajUSz/3FVJzO7N4=&utm_campaign=newswire&utm_medium=paid&utm_source=paid-newsletter Contact Information Contact Person: Ms. ImamuraWeChat: RX_imamura18Email: visitor-eng.wsew.jp@rxglobal.comWebsite: https://www.wsew.jp/spring/en-gb.html About RX Japan RX Japan GK organises 109 exhibitions, composed of 437 sub-exhibitions, annually at large exhibition halls such as Tokyo Big Sight, Makuhari Messe, and Intex Osaka across a wide variety of 38 fields, including jewelry, fashion, gift items, electronics, energy, IT, cosmetics, and medical. Visit the RX Japan website for more details, https://www.rxjapan.jp/en/.

2026-03-03

Smart Energy Week 2026 Opens in Tokyo, Bringing Together 1,600 Exhibitors to Unveil the Next Wave of Energy Transition Innovations

TOKYO, March 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Smart Energy Week Spring 2026, one of the world's largest exhibitions for renewable energy, clean power technologies and next generation energy systems, will open at Tokyo Big Sight from March 17 to 19. The exhibition brings together the latest global energy technologies and services, attracting numerous international exhibitors and professional visitors. It is held concurrently with the Decarbonisation Expo and Circular Economy Expo. As a hub for cutting‑edge technologies and industry trends, the event also hosts a variety of professional conferences, seminars, and lectures that share the latest achievements in the smart energy sector and explore future directions. Smart Energy Week 2026 Opens in Tokyo, Bringing Together 1,600 Exhibitors to Unveil the Next Wave of Energy Transition Innovations This year's exhibition will comprehensively showcase the latest solutions in hydrogen energy, solar power, energy storage, smart grids, and energy management. It is highly valuable for professionals engaged in research, strategy development, and business planning in areas such as: Hydrogen and fuel cell technologies Solar, wind, and other renewable energy systems Energy storage systems (batteries) and energy management Smart grids, energy digitalization, and decarbonization solutions Electric vehicles (EVs) and related energy infrastructure Through on‑site exhibitions, technical presentations, and conference, you can gain first‑hand insights into the latest energy policies and trends in Japan and across Asia—valuable information for future research, development, and business planning. Exhibition Information Name: SMART ENERGY WEEK Spring 2026 Dates: March 17 (Tue) – 19 (Thu), 2026 Venue: Tokyo Big Sight, Japan Organizer: RX Japan GK. Exhibition Scale Exhibitors: 1,600 / Visitors: 70,000 / Conference: 200 *Estimated scale, including co‑located exhibitions. Visitor Registration（Free/ Pre‑registration Required) Admission is free with advance registration. Register here: https://www.wsew.jp/spring/en-gb/register.html?cat=visitor&ct=U2FsdGVkX1+EpJ/ECBUI3NwNuY9uajUSz/3FVJzO7N4=&utm_campaign=newswire&utm_medium=paid&utm_source=paid-newsletter Highlights of Smart Energy Week 2026 One of the world's leading renewable energy exhibitions, featuring over 1,600 exhibitors. 7 specialized shows cover all energy‑related technologies, offering solutions for challenges across the entire value chain. 200 high‑level industry conferences. The conference program further enriches the experience, offering high-value sessions from leaders at the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI), Honda R&D Co., Ltd., IHI Corporation, TEPCO Power Grid, Inc., MHI Vestas Japan Co., Ltd., and JERA Co., Ltd. These presentations will explore Japan's GX strategy, hydrogen technology developments, pathways for electric aviation, next generation power network design, offshore wind expansion and emerging trends in zero-emission thermal power. Special program: Fuel Cell Vehicle (FCV) Test Drives. Companies including Toyota and Hyundai Motor will showcase their latest fuel cell vehicles for hands‑on test drives. 7 Specialized Shows within Smart Energy Week Smart Energy Week comprises 7 specialized exhibitions, enabling visitors to quickly grasp the latest developments in the smart energy industry and explore cutting‑edge technological achievements from leading exhibitors. H2 & FC EXPOH2 & FC EXPO Related Tech. gathers technologies for "production", "transportation", "storage", and "use" of hydrogen. PV EXPOPV EXPO gathers a full range of products and technologies from next-generation solar cells to solar power plant construction, maintenance and operation. BATTERY JAPANBATTERY JAPAN gathers a broad range of technologies, components, materials, and devices for rechargeable batteries development & production. SMART GRID EXPOSMART GRID EXPO gathers VPP, DR-related technologies, Energy Management systems, Rechargeable Batteries, EV utilisations. WIND EXPOWIND EXPO gathers a wide range of technologies for wind power generation including wind turbines to wind farm construction, maintenance and operation, and offshore wind technologies. BIOMASS EXPOBIOMASS EXPO gathers biomass fuels, power generation systems, and heat utilization technologies. ZERO-E THERMAL EXPOZERO-E THERMAL EXPO gathers power generation systems, plant equipment, maintenance & operation technologies, hydrogen, and ammonia utilization. Concurrent Shows of SMART ENERGY WEEK The following shows are held inside Sustainability Management Week Decarbonisation Expo Circular Economy Expo Special Exhibit Area BIPV WORLD (Building – integrated Photovoltaics Technologies) SCM -Supply Chain Management- WORLD Visitor Registration Please register at the following link: https://www.wsew.jp/spring/en-gb/register.html?cat=visitor&ct=U2FsdGVkX1+EpJ/ECBUI3NwNuY9uajUSz/3FVJzO7N4=&utm_campaign=newswire&utm_medium=paid&utm_source=paid-newsletter Contact Information Contact Person: Ms. ImamuraWeChat: RX_imamura18Email: visitor-eng.wsew.jp@rxglobal.comWebsite: https://www.wsew.jp/spring/en-gb.html About RX Japan RX Japan GK organises 109 exhibitions, composed of 437 sub-exhibitions, annually at large exhibition halls such as Tokyo Big Sight, Makuhari Messe, and Intex Osaka across a wide variety of 38 fields, including jewelry, fashion, gift items, electronics, energy, IT, cosmetics, and medical. Visit the RX Japan website for more details, https://www.rxjapan.jp/en/.

2026-03-03

Huawei Launches NG WAN to Boost New Growth for Carriers

BARCELONA, Spain, March 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- At MWC Barcelona 2026, Leon Wang, President of Huawei's Data Communication Product Line, unveiled the company's NG WAN architecture. He stated that in the Internet of Agents era, Huawei is upgrading IP bearer networks by focusing on security & resilience, multi-dimensional awareness, and network autonomy. This will enable carriers to establish a self-defending network foundation that ensures experience, accelerates revenue growth, boosts network efficiency, and empowers intelligent connectivity. Leon Wang, President of Huawei's Data Communication Product Line, unveils the NG WAN architecture Multi- dimensional Awareness@2H Huawei has introduced the industry's first encrypted traffic identification engine—Xingluo Identification Engine. This engine boasts an identification accuracy exceeding 95% for encrypted traffic flows. It also constructs a multidimensional user service characteristics database, which is detailed enough to create user profiles with an accuracy of 90%. This aids carriers in swiftly acquiring new customers. Multi-dimensional Awareness@2B Huawei's lossless intelligent computing boards enable zero packet loss transmission of computing power data, ensuring sustained computing efficiency. Leveraging the Xingluo lossless algorithm, Huawei transforms training-inference data into unbreakable high-dimensional vectors, safeguarding enterprise data and enabling carriers to offer distributed collaborative training-inference and storage-computing separation services. Security & Resilience Huawei provides intelligent intrinsic security boards, which enable devices to instantly detect any unusual activity related to files, memory, processes, and traffic. They also promptly identify and block intrusions to prevent attacks from lurking or spreading. To address route hijacking, Huawei has introduced an intelligent resilient main control board. Utilizing a 40-dimension knowledge graph, this board dynamically identifies the attributes of routing addresses, paths, and any tampering of routing information, ensuring zero route hijacking in critical situations. Security & Resilience Huawei has introduced a quantum security solution. This solution assists carriers in establishing quantum-secure bearer networks, ensuring zero leakage of user data. Carriers can leverage Huawei's Xsec multi-point dynamic deployment solution to rapidly set up PQC-encrypted connections, enhancing the deployment efficiency of quantum private lines by 60%. Additionally, for carriers choosing the QKD route, Huawei has introduced the industry's first intrinsic QKD board—LPUI-Q. This board can be directly inserted into NetEngine 8000 series routers. Utilizing Huawei's unique noise suppression algorithm, the board facilitates the integration of QKD with communication networks, helping reducing carriers' total investment by over 60%. Network Autonomy Huawei has introduced the intelligent O&M solution to offer round-the-clock network protection. Serving as the intelligent brain of the network, Netmaster simulates expert analysis, strategy formulation, and action execution, facilitating the transition from reactive to proactive O&M.

2026-03-03

Huawei Launches NG WAN to Boost New Growth for Carriers

BARCELONA, Spain, March 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- At MWC Barcelona 2026, Leon Wang, President of Huawei's Data Communication Product Line, unveiled the company's NG WAN architecture. He stated that in the Internet of Agents era, Huawei is upgrading IP bearer networks by focusing on security & resilience, multi-dimensional awareness, and network autonomy. This will enable carriers to establish a self-defending network foundation that ensures experience, accelerates revenue growth, boosts network efficiency, and empowers intelligent connectivity. Leon Wang, President of Huawei's Data Communication Product Line, unveils the NG WAN architecture Multi- dimensional Awareness@2H Huawei has introduced the industry's first encrypted traffic identification engine—Xingluo Identification Engine. This engine boasts an identification accuracy exceeding 95% for encrypted traffic flows. It also constructs a multidimensional user service characteristics database, which is detailed enough to create user profiles with an accuracy of 90%. This aids carriers in swiftly acquiring new customers. Multi-dimensional Awareness@2B Huawei's lossless intelligent computing boards enable zero packet loss transmission of computing power data, ensuring sustained computing efficiency. Leveraging the Xingluo lossless algorithm, Huawei transforms training-inference data into unbreakable high-dimensional vectors, safeguarding enterprise data and enabling carriers to offer distributed collaborative training-inference and storage-computing separation services. Security & Resilience Huawei provides intelligent intrinsic security boards, which enable devices to instantly detect any unusual activity related to files, memory, processes, and traffic. They also promptly identify and block intrusions to prevent attacks from lurking or spreading. To address route hijacking, Huawei has introduced an intelligent resilient main control board. Utilizing a 40-dimension knowledge graph, this board dynamically identifies the attributes of routing addresses, paths, and any tampering of routing information, ensuring zero route hijacking in critical situations. Security & Resilience Huawei has introduced a quantum security solution. This solution assists carriers in establishing quantum-secure bearer networks, ensuring zero leakage of user data. Carriers can leverage Huawei's Xsec multi-point dynamic deployment solution to rapidly set up PQC-encrypted connections, enhancing the deployment efficiency of quantum private lines by 60%. Additionally, for carriers choosing the QKD route, Huawei has introduced the industry's first intrinsic QKD board—LPUI-Q. This board can be directly inserted into NetEngine 8000 series routers. Utilizing Huawei's unique noise suppression algorithm, the board facilitates the integration of QKD with communication networks, helping reducing carriers' total investment by over 60%. Network Autonomy Huawei has introduced the intelligent O&M solution to offer round-the-clock network protection. Serving as the intelligent brain of the network, Netmaster simulates expert analysis, strategy formulation, and action execution, facilitating the transition from reactive to proactive O&M.

2026-03-03

PlasmaLeap Raises A$30 Million to Accelerate Zero-Emissions Production of Fertilisers and Fuels

Strategic and institutional investors including Yara International back PlasmaLeap to develop Green Fertiliser Technology Funding supports first-of-a-kind on-farm fertiliser deployments in Australia, and advances core technology for eFuels & industrial chemicals products. Technology addresses emissions from ammonia and nitrogen fertiliser production, a large source of CO2 globally. SYDNEY, March 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- PlasmaLeap Technologies, the Australian company pioneering zero-emissions production of ammonia and nitric acid, has secured almost A$30 million (US$20 million) in new funding from a group of strategic and institutional investors, which was led by the Gates Foundation, Investible and Yara Growth Ventures, the venture arm of Yara International, a world leading integrated nitrogen fertilisers producer. The Series A round, which closed in January, also included Twynam, GrainCorp Ventures, Uniseed/UniSuper, Artesian, SVG Ventures and Agnition Ventures, part of New Zealand fertiliser co-operative Ravensdown. The proceeds will be used to progress first-of-a-kind fertiliser hubs in New South Wales and Tasmania, expand field trials, and further develop PlasmaLeap's core technology. Funding will also support longer-term applications in sustainable fuels and energy systems. PlasmaLeap's technology, which was spun out of the University of Sydney, enables farmers to produce sustainable nitrogen fertiliser directly on their farms or at local hubs, reducing emissions, input costs, and supply-chain dependency. Nitrogen fertiliser production, transport, and application accounts for a significant share of global industrial emissions (~2.5% global CO2e)[1], driven by fossil fuel-intensive manufacturing, long-haul transport, and chemical losses at the crop. Moreover, fertiliser access and cost vary dramatically across the globe, with the retail price in certain parts of sub-Saharan Africa being nearly double the world fob[2] price, due to issues around importation, logistics, and financing. "The backing of these strategic and institutional investors is strong validation of both the PlasmaLeap technology and the scale of the opportunity," said Frere Byrne, CEO & Co-founder of PlasmaLeap. "This funding allows us to move from successful trials into real-world deployment, demonstrating how clean, decentralised fertiliser and chemical production can transform agriculture, reduce emissions and guarantee sovereign security of critical resources like food and fuel." "PlasmaLeap has developed a breakthrough platform for fertiliser with lower CO2 emissions, delivering step-change improvements in energy efficiency. We see strong potential for this technology to scale competitively and reduce the climate impact of farming," said Stian Nygaard, Investment Director at Yara Growth Ventures. "Decarbonized and distributed liquid nitrogen production is the new frontier in agriculture. The PlasmaLeap technology can unlock opportunities for scaling-up fertigation and precision farming globally," said Martin Debaig, Fertigation Director at Yara International. "PlasmaLeap is unlike anything we've seen in the green ammonia space and their technology is defining a new category in distributed sustainable fertiliser production. We first met the team through Greenhouse Tech Hub. As our tenth investment in a Greenhouse member, it reinforces our model of pairing early access and capital with a purpose-built innovation ecosystem," said Ben Lindsay, Investment Principal at Investible. The global market for ammonia, the primary ingredient in most nitrogen fertilisers, is worth approximately US$69 billion a year[3], and projected to triple in size over the next 20 years. PlasmaLeap's patented reactor technology produces ammonia and nitrate using only air, water and renewable electricity. The company's modular systems are scalable and designed to integrate with existing fertiliser supply chains. The technology has the potential to improve national food security, reduce exposure to international price shocks, and reduce and stabilise input costs for growers. This capability becomes increasingly critical as resource availability and geopolitical instability continue to impact global fertiliser markets. It is also expected to generate high quality carbon credits through the decarbonisation benefits it brings through production, transport and application-related emissions reduction. PlasmaLeap is considering a number of carbon standard methodologies that may be applied to credit generation from its technology. PlasmaLeap continues to advance its technology platform with a focus on efficiency, scalability and commercial deployment. It also has potential to produce synthetic hydrocarbons from biogas, syngas, or other low-carbon feedstocks, supporting decarbonisation pathways for hard-to-abate sectors. --Ends-- About PlasmaLeap: PlasmaLeap designs, manufactures, and distributes the world's most advanced zero-emissions modular chemical reactors for hard-to-abate industries including agriculture, energy, and transport. Our mission is to build accessible, sustainable technology for global fuel and chemical production. Headquartered in Sydney, PlasmaLeap's state-of-the-art chemical plants are disrupting the chemical sector, using only air, water and electricity to create valuable fuels, fertilisers, and industrial chemicals with marked-leading energy performance and production rates. PlasmaLeap is a grant recipient of The Gates Foundation, the 2025 winner of SVG Thrive, a finalist in Petronas Future Tech 4.0, and a 2024 Australian nominee for the Earthshot prize. [1] International Fertiliser Association data. [2] Free on Board. [3] Arkwright Market Study 2021.

2026-03-03

PlasmaLeap Raises A$30 Million to Accelerate Zero-Emissions Production of Fertilisers and Fuels

Strategic and institutional investors including Yara International back PlasmaLeap to develop Green Fertiliser Technology Funding supports first-of-a-kind on-farm fertiliser deployments in Australia, and advances core technology for eFuels & industrial chemicals products. Technology addresses emissions from ammonia and nitrogen fertiliser production, a large source of CO2 globally. SYDNEY, March 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- PlasmaLeap Technologies, the Australian company pioneering zero-emissions production of ammonia and nitric acid, has secured almost A$30 million (US$20 million) in new funding from a group of strategic and institutional investors, which was led by the Gates Foundation, Investible and Yara Growth Ventures, the venture arm of Yara International, a world leading integrated nitrogen fertilisers producer. The Series A round, which closed in January, also included Twynam, GrainCorp Ventures, Uniseed/UniSuper, Artesian, SVG Ventures and Agnition Ventures, part of New Zealand fertiliser co-operative Ravensdown. The proceeds will be used to progress first-of-a-kind fertiliser hubs in New South Wales and Tasmania, expand field trials, and further develop PlasmaLeap's core technology. Funding will also support longer-term applications in sustainable fuels and energy systems. PlasmaLeap's technology, which was spun out of the University of Sydney, enables farmers to produce sustainable nitrogen fertiliser directly on their farms or at local hubs, reducing emissions, input costs, and supply-chain dependency. Nitrogen fertiliser production, transport, and application accounts for a significant share of global industrial emissions (~2.5% global CO2e)[1], driven by fossil fuel-intensive manufacturing, long-haul transport, and chemical losses at the crop. Moreover, fertiliser access and cost vary dramatically across the globe, with the retail price in certain parts of sub-Saharan Africa being nearly double the world fob[2] price, due to issues around importation, logistics, and financing. "The backing of these strategic and institutional investors is strong validation of both the PlasmaLeap technology and the scale of the opportunity," said Frere Byrne, CEO & Co-founder of PlasmaLeap. "This funding allows us to move from successful trials into real-world deployment, demonstrating how clean, decentralised fertiliser and chemical production can transform agriculture, reduce emissions and guarantee sovereign security of critical resources like food and fuel." "PlasmaLeap has developed a breakthrough platform for fertiliser with lower CO2 emissions, delivering step-change improvements in energy efficiency. We see strong potential for this technology to scale competitively and reduce the climate impact of farming," said Stian Nygaard, Investment Director at Yara Growth Ventures. "Decarbonized and distributed liquid nitrogen production is the new frontier in agriculture. The PlasmaLeap technology can unlock opportunities for scaling-up fertigation and precision farming globally," said Martin Debaig, Fertigation Director at Yara International. "PlasmaLeap is unlike anything we've seen in the green ammonia space and their technology is defining a new category in distributed sustainable fertiliser production. We first met the team through Greenhouse Tech Hub. As our tenth investment in a Greenhouse member, it reinforces our model of pairing early access and capital with a purpose-built innovation ecosystem," said Ben Lindsay, Investment Principal at Investible. The global market for ammonia, the primary ingredient in most nitrogen fertilisers, is worth approximately US$69 billion a year[3], and projected to triple in size over the next 20 years. PlasmaLeap's patented reactor technology produces ammonia and nitrate using only air, water and renewable electricity. The company's modular systems are scalable and designed to integrate with existing fertiliser supply chains. The technology has the potential to improve national food security, reduce exposure to international price shocks, and reduce and stabilise input costs for growers. This capability becomes increasingly critical as resource availability and geopolitical instability continue to impact global fertiliser markets. It is also expected to generate high quality carbon credits through the decarbonisation benefits it brings through production, transport and application-related emissions reduction. PlasmaLeap is considering a number of carbon standard methodologies that may be applied to credit generation from its technology. PlasmaLeap continues to advance its technology platform with a focus on efficiency, scalability and commercial deployment. It also has potential to produce synthetic hydrocarbons from biogas, syngas, or other low-carbon feedstocks, supporting decarbonisation pathways for hard-to-abate sectors. --Ends-- About PlasmaLeap: PlasmaLeap designs, manufactures, and distributes the world's most advanced zero-emissions modular chemical reactors for hard-to-abate industries including agriculture, energy, and transport. Our mission is to build accessible, sustainable technology for global fuel and chemical production. Headquartered in Sydney, PlasmaLeap's state-of-the-art chemical plants are disrupting the chemical sector, using only air, water and electricity to create valuable fuels, fertilisers, and industrial chemicals with marked-leading energy performance and production rates. PlasmaLeap is a grant recipient of The Gates Foundation, the 2025 winner of SVG Thrive, a finalist in Petronas Future Tech 4.0, and a 2024 Australian nominee for the Earthshot prize. [1] International Fertiliser Association data. [2] Free on Board. [3] Arkwright Market Study 2021.

2026-03-03

Huawei Cloud Launches HCF Globally, Delivering Open, Simplified, and Resilient Hybrid Cloud

BARCELONA, Spain, March 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- During MWC Barcelona 2026, Huawei Cloud hosted the Huawei Cloud Summit under the theme "Huawei Cloud: Solving Industry Challenges with AI." At the event, Antonony Gu, President of Huawei Hybrid Cloud, officially launched Huawei Cloud Foundation (HCF), Huawei's latest hybrid cloud offering, to a global audience. HCF is designed to deliver a more open, simplified, and resilient hybrid cloud experience for customers worldwide. As digital and intelligent transformation accelerates, a growing number of enterprises are adopting hybrid cloud architectures to modernize IT infrastructure. Hybrid cloud enables organizations to keep core assets on their own premises to meet security and compliance requirements, while leveraging the scalability and services of the public cloud to enhance agility and drive continuous innovation. However, in practice, AI's rapid iterations are reshaping the compute paradigm, creating a complex new landscape for enterprise cloud migration. Organizations constantly grapple with high cloud costs, fast-evolving technology, and operational complexity. At the summit, Antonony Gu said: " HCF balances security and compliance with operational agility. It helps enterprises manage increasingly complex IT environments and embrace the new AI era. It can serve as a key pathway toward comprehensive digital and intelligent transformation. HCF is purpose-built to enable customers to build more open, simplified, and resilient hybrid cloud platforms, address key challenges during their cloud journey, and accelerate intelligent transformation." Antonony Gu, President, Huawei Hybrid Cloud The newly launched HCF delivers three key innovations: Open by design HCF adopts an innovative, architecture-level decoupling design. It provides a unified certification framework and standardized integration specifications to ensure compatibility with mainstream compute, storage, and networking vendors. This helps maximize hardware reuse and protect customers' existing investments. Meanwhile, HCF offers open APIs and standardized integration frameworks to ensure compatibility with mainstream software ecosystems, including AI and open-source models. This helps customers accelerate AI application innovation and deployment. Relentless simplicity With its one-stop tools, HCF can be deployed rapidly and made ready for immediate use. Automated migration services further reduce the complexity of cloud migration, so customers can move to the cloud with confidence. A unified cloud management platform enables refined resource management with enhanced visibility, significantly improving operational efficiency. Ultimate resilience HCF supports industry-leading, all-scenario disaster recovery solutions, ensuring data security and business continuity. Through automated security protection mechanisms, HCF significantly reduces security setup time, and any vulnerabilities can be remediated rapidly. Additionally, a single cluster supports ultra-high bandwidth and ultra-low latency, enabling efficient load balancing and high-performance operations. Huawei Hybrid Cloud: Solving Enterprise Challenges with AI To date, Huawei Hybrid Cloud has served more than 5,500 customers across over 160 countries and regions, spanning key industries such as government, telecommunications, and finance. Looking ahead, Huawei Hybrid Cloud will continue advancing its "Hybrid Cloud + AI" strategy to drive sustained innovation and strengthen open partnerships. By leveraging AI to help enterprise customers overcome tough challenges, Huawei Hybrid Cloud is committed to powering the digital economy and accelerating the transition toward a fully digital and intelligent future.

2026-03-03

Huawei Cloud Launches HCF Globally, Delivering Open, Simplified, and Resilient Hybrid Cloud

BARCELONA, Spain, March 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- During MWC Barcelona 2026, Huawei Cloud hosted the Huawei Cloud Summit under the theme "Huawei Cloud: Solving Industry Challenges with AI." At the event, Antonony Gu, President of Huawei Hybrid Cloud, officially launched Huawei Cloud Foundation (HCF), Huawei's latest hybrid cloud offering, to a global audience. HCF is designed to deliver a more open, simplified, and resilient hybrid cloud experience for customers worldwide. As digital and intelligent transformation accelerates, a growing number of enterprises are adopting hybrid cloud architectures to modernize IT infrastructure. Hybrid cloud enables organizations to keep core assets on their own premises to meet security and compliance requirements, while leveraging the scalability and services of the public cloud to enhance agility and drive continuous innovation. However, in practice, AI's rapid iterations are reshaping the compute paradigm, creating a complex new landscape for enterprise cloud migration. Organizations constantly grapple with high cloud costs, fast-evolving technology, and operational complexity. At the summit, Antonony Gu said: " HCF balances security and compliance with operational agility. It helps enterprises manage increasingly complex IT environments and embrace the new AI era. It can serve as a key pathway toward comprehensive digital and intelligent transformation. HCF is purpose-built to enable customers to build more open, simplified, and resilient hybrid cloud platforms, address key challenges during their cloud journey, and accelerate intelligent transformation." Antonony Gu, President, Huawei Hybrid Cloud The newly launched HCF delivers three key innovations: Open by design HCF adopts an innovative, architecture-level decoupling design. It provides a unified certification framework and standardized integration specifications to ensure compatibility with mainstream compute, storage, and networking vendors. This helps maximize hardware reuse and protect customers' existing investments. Meanwhile, HCF offers open APIs and standardized integration frameworks to ensure compatibility with mainstream software ecosystems, including AI and open-source models. This helps customers accelerate AI application innovation and deployment. Relentless simplicity With its one-stop tools, HCF can be deployed rapidly and made ready for immediate use. Automated migration services further reduce the complexity of cloud migration, so customers can move to the cloud with confidence. A unified cloud management platform enables refined resource management with enhanced visibility, significantly improving operational efficiency. Ultimate resilience HCF supports industry-leading, all-scenario disaster recovery solutions, ensuring data security and business continuity. Through automated security protection mechanisms, HCF significantly reduces security setup time, and any vulnerabilities can be remediated rapidly. Additionally, a single cluster supports ultra-high bandwidth and ultra-low latency, enabling efficient load balancing and high-performance operations. Huawei Hybrid Cloud: Solving Enterprise Challenges with AI To date, Huawei Hybrid Cloud has served more than 5,500 customers across over 160 countries and regions, spanning key industries such as government, telecommunications, and finance. Looking ahead, Huawei Hybrid Cloud will continue advancing its "Hybrid Cloud + AI" strategy to drive sustained innovation and strengthen open partnerships. By leveraging AI to help enterprise customers overcome tough challenges, Huawei Hybrid Cloud is committed to powering the digital economy and accelerating the transition toward a fully digital and intelligent future.

2026-03-03

Dyna.Ai Raises Series A to Turn Enterprise AI Pilots into Real Business Results

SINGAPORE, March 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Dyna.Ai, a leading AI solutions company headquartered in Singapore, today announced the close of an undisclosed eight-figure multimillion-dollar (USD) Series A round led by Lion X Ventures, a Singapore based venture capital fund, advised by OCBC Bank's Mezzanine Capital Unit. Dyna.Ai showcases its 'AI Workforce, Better Results' branding at SFF 2025 The round also included participation from ADATA, a Taiwan-listed technology company, a Korean financial institution, and a group of finance veterans with decades of industry experience. The funding will accelerate the deployment of Dyna.Ai's Agentic AI solutions, helping enterprises turn AI pilots into fully operational systems that deliver measurable business outcomes. Dyna.Ai's Results-as-a-Service approach prioritizes measurable revenue outcomes and has been validated across regulated financial services and enterprise environments. Its solutions combine domain-specific expertise, AI agent builders, task-ready AI agents, and fully operational agentic applications capable of executing tasks within defined workflows while ensuring compliance, controls, and accountability. The solutions are already deployed in live enterprise environments, helping organizations including leading global and regional banks as well as financial institutions across Asia, Americas, and the Middle East streamline operations, enhance customer, experience, and optimize employee workflows. The investment reflects confidence in Dyna.Ai's execution-led approach, supporting continued delivery, governance, and long-term platform development. This momentum comes as Southeast Asia's AI market is projected to exceed US $16 billion by 2033, which is indicative of the opportunity to augment talent with AI capabilities. Singapore continues to be a regional leader in AI with initiatives to support the responsible development of AI technology in addition to a commitment to invest over S$1 billion (US $778.8 million) in public artificial intelligence research over the next five years. Tomas Skoumal, Chairman and Co-Founder of Dyna.Ai "Fundamentally, we are innovative-driven and commercial people who have experienced the same operational challenges we are solving today," said Tomas Skoumal, Chairman and Co-Founder of Dyna.Ai. "While much of the industry was focused on how broadly AI could be applied, we doubled down early on a specific, pressing problem and built with outcomes in mind. That focus continues to guide how we work with enterprises today and has built trust with C-suite leaders across institutions around the world." "Enterprise AI is entering a phase where execution and measurable outcomes matter more than experimentation," said Irene Guo, CEO of Lion X Ventures. "Dyna.Ai differentiates itself through strong domain expertise, operational discipline, and the ability to deploy agentic AI within complex, regulated enterprise environments. We are pleased to support the team as they scale across global enterprise and financial services markets." "Across the region, we're seeing a shift in how enterprises approach AI," said Cynthia Siantar, Head of Investor Relations and General Manager for Singapore and Hong Kong. "The focus has moved past pilots and experimentation to how AI can be deployed in day-to-day operations and deliver real outcomes. With Dyna.Ai, we are proud to take a Singapore built platform to leading BFSI enterprises in the region and across the world." Founded in 2024, Dyna.Ai was built to address structural bottlenecks in enterprise operation, adopting a results-driven approach that prioritizes commercial outcomes over experimentation as enterprises move from proof-of-concepts to enterprise-grade AI. About Dyna.Ai Dyna.Ai is a leading AI-as-a-Service company headquartered in Singapore, delivering enterprise-grade AI solutions that turn advanced AI into measurable business results. The company provides AI-powered products and services that enhance customer experience (CX), improve employee experience (EX), and optimize core business operations, with solutions designed for practical enterprise deployment. With a global presence across Asia, the Middle East, and the Americas, Dyna.Ai powers financial institutions, contact centers, and enterprises worldwide.

2026-03-03