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Taipei-Singapore AI partnership takes shape at Tech Week Singapore 2026

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SINGAPORE, Oct. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Taipei City and the Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA) showcased the practical value of Taipei–Singapore technology collaboration at Tech Week Singapore 2026, where the Taipei Pavilion brought together 12 Taipei-based technology companies to present solutions spanning AI-ready data, edge computing, cybersecurity, industrial intelligence, multilingual communication and smart-city applications.

Held from 29–30 September at the Sands Expo and Convention Centre under the theme “Smart Tech, Innovative Taipei,” the Taipei Pavilion formed part of Tech Week Singapore’s wider focus on “The Infrastructure Era” – the foundations required to deploy AI and emerging technologies at scale. The pavilion demonstrated how Taipei’s technology ecosystem can complement Singapore’s strengths in enterprise adoption, trusted governance, regional connectivity and access to ASEAN markets.

A key outcome of the event was the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Taiwan Artificial Intelligence Association (TAIA) and Singapore AI Association, establishing a framework for cooperation in AI advisory services, technical and market intelligence exchange, enterprise and trade exchanges, and SME expansion. The MOU will support future exchanges, identify opportunities for joint projects and strengthen connections between Taiwan’s technology ecosystem and Singapore’s enterprise and innovation community.

“Singapore and Taipei bring complementary strengths to the next phase of AI adoption,” said Jules Shih, Manager at TAITRA. “Singapore provides a trusted environment for enterprise deployment and a gateway to ASEAN, while Taipei contributes deep capabilities across AI infrastructure, semiconductors, hardware, edge computing and systems integration. The partnerships and discussions generated at Tech Week Singapore show how these complementary strengths can be translated into practical solutions and new opportunities for companies across the region.”

The participating companies reflected the breadth of Taipei’s AI and digital technology ecosystem. BigObject Inc. presented AI-ready data infrastructure designed to transform fragmented enterprise data into governed, interoperable assets for trusted AI and AI agents. NETIO Technologies Co., Ltd. and Shuttle Inc. showcased industrial edge-computing platforms, local AI processing and secure hardware for real-time operational environments. SYSTEX Corporation highlighted cybersecurity visibility, Shadow AI management and risk-driven exposure management, while Harbor Technology Solutions Co., Ltd. demonstrated AI-powered equipment diagnostics and decision governance based on physical signals such as vibration, acoustics, electromagnetic waves and images.

IPEVO Corp. presented real-time transcription and multilingual translation capabilities for cross-border communication, while Optiqb AI Technology Limited demonstrated AI-powered, real-time conversion of 2D content into naked-eye 3D experiences. Qulip Technology Inc., Galaxy Software Services Corporation, Eslitec Co., Ltd., AR2VR Co., Ltd. and Ubitus presented solutions spanning wireless collaboration, carbon management, conversational commerce, AI-enabled immersive training and multilingual AI avatars.

The pavilion’s focus reflected Taipei’s wider ambition to become an AI innovation city. Taipei is developing an ecosystem that connects industry, research, infrastructure and responsible AI governance, with applications across smart mobility, public services, manufacturing, enterprise technology and community life. The city’s collaboration with NVIDIA on its Taiwan headquarters and AI-enabled smart-city initiatives, including digital modelling and future Taipei Metro upgrades, illustrates how advanced technologies can be applied to practical urban challenges.

The Taipei–Singapore relationship provides a strong foundation for deeper collaboration. Taiwan became Singapore’s largest goods trading partner in 2025, with bilateral trade reported at S$170.3 billion, while trade increased by 94.1% in the first half of 2026 compared with the same period a year earlier. The two cities serve as complementary gateways to the region: Singapore offers access to ASEAN markets, enterprise networks, finance and a trusted operating environment, while Taipei connects partners with Taiwan’s technology ecosystem, specialised talent, manufacturing capabilities and wider Asia Pacific trade links. Together, they can help companies move from technology development and testing to commercial deployment and regional growth.

Through the Taipei Pavilion and the MOU, Taipei City and TAITRA aim to build on these foundations by supporting business matchmaking, technology exchange and potential co-development between Taiwanese and Singaporean organisations. The collaboration will focus on translating AI innovation into measurable outcomes for enterprises, public-sector organisations and communities across Singapore and the wider region.

About TAITRA

Founded in 1970, the Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA) is Taiwan’s foremost nonprofit trade promotion organization. Backed by the government, industry associations, and major commercial groups, TAITRA supports Taiwanese companies in expanding their global reach through exhibitions, trade missions, market intelligence, and networking. Headquartered in Taipei, TAITRA operates a global network of more than 60 offices worldwide.

Docquity Extends Asian Healthcare Intelligence to Japan Through Deepened Strategic Partnership with exMedio

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Japan scale up advances Docquity’s goal of Asian Healthcare Intelligence built on Clinical Intent, with Ask Dx as the core platform and “One Asia” linking physicians in Japan and Southeast Asia

SINGAPORE, Oct. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Docquity, the clinical AI platform for more than 75% of verified doctors across Asia, today announced its scale up plan into Japan through a deepened strategic partnership with exMedio Inc., operator of the specialist physician communities Hematology Pro and Hipokura.

The move advances Docquity’s goal of building Asian Healthcare Intelligence, grounded in Clinical Intent: what doctors across Asia need answered at the point of care.

DOCQUITY HOLDINGS PTE. LTD. and Docquity Japan G.K. have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with exMedio that places Ask Dx, Docquity’s clinical AI assistant, at the core of the partnership. The MOU builds on a collaboration that began in 2025, when Docquity first offered Ask Dx to members of Hipokura, exMedio’s clinical consultation community of more than 80,000 physicians. The relationship now moves from supplying an AI tool to building clinical support for Japanese physicians together, and to connecting physician communities in Japan and Southeast Asia.

Asian Healthcare Intelligence, built on Clinical Intent

Docquity’s goal is an intelligence layer for healthcare in Asia, built from how doctors in the region practice. Its starting point is Clinical Intent: what a doctor is trying to resolve at the point of care, expressed in the questions they ask, the knowledge they look for and the peer discussions that interest them.

Ask Dx answers that intent for each doctor. Understood across markets and specialties, Clinical Intent shows where knowledge needs are greatest, so that medical education and clinical support can be directed to them.

Japan, with its established specialist physician communities, is one of Docquity’s core markets in that effort.

Entering Japan with a specialist medical partner

Docquity is entering Japan through the communities’ Japanese physicians already use. exMedio launched Hematology Pro in 2022, and more than 60% of Japan’s hematologists are now members, making it one of the country’s largest specialist communities. exMedio plans to extend that model from hematologic cancers to solid tumors.

The partnership pairs exMedio’s specialist network and understanding of Japanese clinical practice with Docquity’s clinical AI and its physician network across Asia. It will concentrate on knowledge sharing and clinical support in oncology, and services will be developed with feedback from physicians in Japan.

Ask Dx as the core platform

Ask Dx is the core platform of the partnership. It will be built into the places where physicians in exMedio’s communities learn, consult peers and search for medical information, so that it works inside their daily clinical routines.

Combining Ask Dx with the experiential knowledge held in specialist communities is intended to give physicians fast, context-relevant access to the knowledge they need.

Specific services, features and launch timing will be announced separately.

One Asia: connecting Japan and Southeast Asia

One Asia is Docquity’s vision for putting the knowledge and experience held in physician communities to use across borders. It connects the physician communities on which Asian Healthcare Intelligence is built. Under the MOU, Docquity and exMedio will explore exchange and knowledge sharing between physician communities in Japan and Southeast Asia.

Physicians across Asia share a challenge: keeping up with growing medical knowledge and applying it within different healthcare systems and practice settings. The partnership aims to create more opportunities for communities to exchange knowledge on shared clinical challenges, while respecting differences in language, healthcare systems and practice environments.

Over time, the companies will consider wider collaboration that includes universities and medical institutions.

Executive comments

Indranil Roychowdhury

CEO and Co-Founder, Docquity

“Our goal is Asian Healthcare Intelligence: clinical AI that understands what doctors in Asia are asking and helps them act on it. That starts with Clinical Intent, and Japan is central to it.

exMedio has built specialist communities that physicians in Japan rely on, and its understanding of clinical practice there is the foundation of this partnership. With Ask Dx at the core, we will work with exMedio to help physicians in Japan and Southeast Asia reach the knowledge they need faster and learn from one another across borders.”

Keiji Sawada

Representative Director, President and Executive Officer, exMedio Inc.

“This MOU moves our relationship with Docquity from adopting an AI service to a stage where we combine our strengths to co-create new clinical support.

Going forward, we will extend the expertise we have built in hematology to solid tumors and, by combining it with Docquity’s AI technology and Asian physician network, build a clinical support environment that gives physicians faster access to the knowledge they need.”

About Docquity

Docquity is building Asian Healthcare Intelligence: clinical AI and insight grounded in Clinical Intent, what doctors need answered at the point of care. It is the clinical AI thinking partner for more than 500,000 verified doctors across Southeast Asia, Japan and the GCC. Its clinical AI assistant, Ask Dx, helps doctors access medical knowledge and apply it in daily clinical practice. Docquity also provides digital services that support connections between physicians, learning and clinical activity. The company is headquartered in Singapore.

About exMedio

exMedio is a Japanese medical technology company that develops healthcare support software and digital services. It operates Hipokura, a clinical consultation community connecting more than 80,000 physicians; the specialist community Hematology Pro; and “Migiude-kun,” a subscription practice-support service for medical institutions. By supporting doctor-to-doctor case consultation, sharing of experiential knowledge and continuous learning, exMedio works to create an environment where physicians can learn from and help one another to raise their clinical expertise.

Laos Economy Grows 4.8 percent in Nine Months, but Inflation, Tourism Lag

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Laos’ economy grew 4.8 percent in the first nine months of 2026, Prime Minister Saleumxay Kommasith told lawmakers on 5 October, crediting manufacturing, private investment, electricity, trade and tourism-related services.

Saleumxay delivered the figure on the opening day of the second ordinary session of the 10th National Assembly, which runs until 21 October. Lawmakers appointed him prime minister the same day.

The government expects full-year growth of 5.1 percent, which would still miss its 5.5 percent target. Meanwhile the World Bank forecasts 4.1 percent growth for 2026, and the Asian Development Bank forecasts 4 percent.

Money flowing into the country helped drive the growth. Saleumxay said investment inflows exceeded the government’s target, and officials approved 45 new private projects worth more than LAK 193 billion (USD 8.6 million), with more than half of them in electricity and construction.

Mining and electricity also performed well. 

To keep more value in the country, the government will now require new mining projects to build processing plants, which it expects to reduce raw mineral exports gradually, according to Saleumxay.

Government Income 

In the first nine months of the year, the government collected LAK 67.5 billion (USD 3 million) in revenue, up 24.3 percent from the same period last year.

The government expects to collect LAK 91.8 billion (USD 4.1 million) by the end of the year, above its target.

Saleumxay attributed the increase to stronger activity in mining, transport, and warehousing, higher corporate income tax collections, and improved tax collection systems.

Trade also helped, with Laos recording a USD 1.356 billion trade surplus in the first nine months.

Prices, however, remain a challenge. Inflation averaged 7.9 percent over the period and stood at 7.8 percent in September. 

The government estimates full-year inflation well above its 5 percent target.

Tourism also fell short of expectations. Laos welcomed about 3.28 million international visitors in the first nine months of 2026, with the government expecting about 3.66 million by year-end. That is well below its target of 5 to 6 million visitors a year through 2030.

To protect the sector’s reputation, authorities plan to crack down on “zero-dollar tours” and punish vendors who overcharge or sell poor-quality goods.

Despite the positive figures, the government admitted that serious problems remain. 

High prices continue to squeeze households, and officials acknowledged tax leakage, weak infrastructure, and illegal mining and logging.

Among the Giants: Aventra Group Unveils Pioneering ISO 42001 AI Framework to Smash Enterprise Procurement Bottlenecks

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Aventra Group secures the international ISO/IEC 42001 standard across its operations, technology infrastructure, and core business applications—unifying AI governance with existing ISO 27001 and SOC 2 Type II frameworks to eliminate vendor procurement friction and empower APAC enterprises to scale seamlessly into international markets.


KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 6 October 2026 – Aventra Group today achieved the world’s first international AI standard, securing the prestigious ISO/IEC 42001 certification for Artificial Intelligence Management Systems (AIMS). This milestone positions the technology provider within an elite tier of single-digit early adopters leading AI governance within Malaysia, and among fewer than 400 organizations worldwide holding this certification.

By embedding the framework natively across its entire operational footprint, Aventra Group has unified its existing ISO 27001 and SOC 2 Type II frameworks into a unified governance baseline, directly addressing the deep anxieties surrounding data liability and shifting regulatory gray areas that frequently gridlock modern enterprise growth.

Historically, corporate procurement, legal, and risk teams have routinely stalled technological rollouts for months to perform exhaustive, custom risk evaluations on unvetted software. Aventra Group’s certified framework allows enterprise clients to entirely bypass these multi-month vendor review cycles on day one. By providing an instantly procurable compliance foundation, the framework clears the path through traditional corporate risk holdups, stripping away the operational barriers that typically limit APAC organizations from expanding into tightly governed international markets.

“The primary barrier to enterprise AI scaling across the Asia-Pacific region isn’t a lack of technological innovation; it is a profound trust deficit,” said Mohan Vasudevan, Group Chairman at Aventra Group. “Corporate leaders want the efficiency gains of automation and AI but cannot compromise on institutional risk or data safety. By anchoring our foundational operations to the world’s most rigorous AI operational framework, we have institutionalized trust, giving regional enterprises a pre-vetted runway for rapid cross-border scale globally.”

This certified AI governance framework serves as the foundation for Aventra Group’s transition into a borderless digital ecosystem, enabling AI-ready solutions for enterprise clients worldwide through the AG ONE Marketplace:

  • AG ONE Intelligent Workforce Management (IWM) Suite: An AI-native enterprise platform that unifies end-to-end workforce processes and talent management into a single intelligent ecosystem. The suite comprehensively automates operations while ensuring rigorous governance, data privacy, and fully compliant AI adoption.
  • AG ONE Safe: An advanced enterprise GRC solution engineered as an “Agentic OS for Cyber Resilience” to deliver autonomous risk protection and continuous security compliance.

For more information, visit AG ONE Marketplace: https://www.ag-one.aventragroup.com/

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Aventra Group is a leading global technology provider specializing in enterprise digital transformation across Cloud, Enterprise Applications, Smart City solutions, and the AG ONE AI-native SaaS series. Through its enterprise-grade AG ONE Marketplace, the company delivers trusted, compliant, and highly scalable digital architectures engineered to advance institutional capabilities, secure data infrastructure, and protect organizational integrity worldwide.

Growing Enthusiasm Ahead of TEI 2026, Buyers from 113 Countries and 1,500 Exhibitors Ready to Participate

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JAKARTA, Indonesia, Oct. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The 41st Trade Expo Indonesia (TEI) 2026 has attracted strong interest from international buyers and Indonesian business players. As of 29 September 2026, buyers from 113 countries have registered to attend TEI 2026. Meanwhile, as of 25 September 2026, a total of 1,533 Indonesian business players, including micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), have registered as exhibitors.

From left to right: Zelda Wulan Kartika—Senior Advisor for Economic Diplomacy, Ministry of Foreign Affairs; Fajarini Puntodewi—Director General of National Export Development, Ministry of Trade; Vibiadhi Swasti Pradana—President Director of PT Debindomulti Adhiswasti; and Master of Ceremony, during a press conference for Trade Expo Indonesia 2026
From left to right: Zelda Wulan Kartika—Senior Advisor for Economic Diplomacy, Ministry of Foreign Affairs; Fajarini Puntodewi—Director General of National Export Development, Ministry of Trade; Vibiadhi Swasti Pradana—President Director of PT Debindomulti Adhiswasti; and Master of Ceremony, during a press conference for Trade Expo Indonesia 2026

TEI 2026 will take place from 14 to 18 October 2026 at the Indonesia Convention Exhibition (ICE) BSD City, Tangerang Regency, Banten. Director General of National Export Development at the Ministry of Trade, Fajarini Puntodewi, said that the Ministry of Trade is positioning TEI 2026 as a strategic platform to connect Indonesian products and businesses with global markets.

“The number of countries represented by registered buyers, along with the strong participation of local exhibitors, demonstrates the high interest of international and Indonesian business players in meeting through a business-to-business (B2B) platform. We hope TEI 2026 will further open opportunities for Indonesian businesses to enter global markets, explore new markets, and expand their business networks,” said Puntodewi following the 41st TEI Technical Meeting Press Conference at ICE BSD City, Tangerang, Banten, on Wednesday (30 September).

Puntodewi noted that the largest number of foreign buyers came from India, followed by China, Nigeria, Malaysia, and Egypt. The strong participation of these buyers is supported by the active role of Indonesian Embassies, Consulates General, and Indonesian trade representatives in expanding networks and identifying potential buyers from various countries.

Meanwhile, local exhibitors are distributed across five product zones. The Food, Beverage, and Agriculture Products Zone features 754 exhibitors; Fashion and Handicraft, 448 exhibitors; and Manufactured Products and Services, 183 exhibitors. The Furniture and Home Decor Zone features 85 exhibitors, while the Industrial Estate Zone features 63 exhibitors.

“The composition of exhibitors reflects the diversity of products and services that Indonesia has to offer international buyers. Through these product zones, we aim to make it easier for international buyers to identify products that meet their needs. This will enable more targeted business discussions between buyers and Indonesian exhibitors,” said Puntodewi.

Under the theme “The Ultimate Hub for Global Sourcing,” TEI 2026 will occupy an exhibition area of 16,656 square meters. TEI 2026 is targeting potential transactions of USD 17.5 billion, with approximately 1,500 exhibitors and 30,000 visitors. The event is also designed to create opportunities for investment and business partnerships.

Puntodewi explained that, to support the achievement of these targets, the Ministry of Trade has conducted a series of pre-event activities since March 2026. These activities include exhibitor recruitment and curation, buyer sourcing, the distribution of exhibitor profiles to Indonesian trade representatives overseas, business matching, and a CEO Gathering.

“As of 21 September 2026, 17 business pitching sessions and business matching preparations have been conducted, involving 17 Indonesian missions and trade representatives overseas. These activities consisted of 12 sessions in August 2026 and five sessions in September 2026,” said Puntodewi.

During the event, TEI 2026 will feature an exhibition of Indonesian export products, business counseling, business matching, business forums, the signing of memorandum of understanding (MoUs), trade agreements, investment commitments, and the Media Award.

TEI 2026 will also serve as an opportunity to strengthen economic relations with partner countries. The Ministry of Trade will facilitate visits by ministers from partner countries. In addition, invitation requests have been received from Zimbabwe, Russia, Uzbekistan, the United Kingdom, and Serbia.

TEI is not financed through the State Budget (APBN). Instead, its revenue comes from participation fees and sponsorships managed by the Professional Event Organizer (PEO). The PEO is also responsible for participant curation to ensure that participating business players have the readiness and capacity to enter international markets, including in terms of production, management, and export capabilities.

Also attending the press conference was Zelda Wulan Kartika, Senior Advisor for Economic Diplomacy at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. She highlighted the role of Indonesian representatives overseas, including Indonesian Embassies, Consulates General, Trade Attachés, and Indonesia Trade Promotion Centers (ITPCs), in expanding trade networks while identifying and curating potential buyers. Buyers are then matched with Indonesian businesses based on their needs and potential areas for cooperation through various activities, including business matching, business forums, and site visits.

“We continue to bridge Indonesian businesses with international markets through the network of Indonesian representatives overseas. Our efforts range from providing information on market opportunities and promoting Indonesian products to connecting businesses with

suitable buyers. This synergy is part of our efforts to expand market access and encourage more Indonesian products to enter global markets,” said Zelda.

President Director of PT Debindomulti Adhiswasti, Vibiadhi Swasti Pradana, also attended the press conference. For TEI 2026, PT Debindomulti Adhiswasti serves as the Professional Event Organizer (PEO). Vibiadhi added that TEI 2026 is supported through collaboration with more than 154 local and international media outlets. Collaborative promotional efforts have also been carried out with international trade events in Russia, Thailand, Hong Kong, Malaysia, and Australia.

In addition, the PEO has prepared facilities to support the participation of potential buyers and facilitate transaction opportunities at TEI 2026. More than 200 rooms have been prepared for buyers who have undergone the business-matching process and demonstrated transaction or partnership potential with Indonesian businesses.

“These facilities are part of the organizer’s efforts to support the business process, from connecting buyers with Indonesian businesses to facilitating potential transactions during TEI 2026,” added Vibiadhi.

TEI 2026 is supported by Pertamina as a strategic partner, Bank Mandiri as the banking partner, and the Badan Pengelola Dana Perkebunan (BPDP). TEI 2026 also receives support from several institutions and organizations, including the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KADIN Indonesia) and the Indonesia Eximbank (LPEI).

Further information on the 41stTradeExpoIndonesia(TEI) is available through Instagram @tei.2026 and the official website tradexpoindonesia.com.

PR Newswire is the Official Media Partner of Trade Expo Indonesia 2026.

 

Applied Intuition Partners with Honda to Accelerate Next-Generation Software-Defined Vehicles

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Collaboration brings Silicon Valley software speed and Japanese engineering excellence together to advance Honda’s full-vehicle SDV platform

SUNNYVALE, Calif. and TOKYO, Oct. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Applied Intuition, Inc., a leader in physical AI solutions for all moving machines, today announced a partnership with Honda Motor Co., Ltd., to accelerate software development for the automaker’s next-generation software-defined vehicles (SDVs).

Through the partnership, Applied Intuition will leverage its Vehicle OS software to significantly speed up Honda’s in-house development of a centralized, upgradable and highly personalized SDV platform. The collaboration brings together top engineering talent from Honda and elite software teams in Japan and Silicon Valley to advance a full-vehicle SDV platform designed to support Honda’s next-generation vehicle architecture.

“Honda is advancing toward a software-defined future where vehicles can continuously evolve and deliver highly personalized experiences to our customers,” said Mahito Shikama, Chief Officer, Corporate Strategy Operations of Honda Motor Co., Ltd. “By partnering with Applied Intuition, we can accelerate our internal development efforts while maintaining control over our vehicle architecture and software direction.”

Honda leads one of the world’s top mass-market OEM production programs, and the partnership reflects the technical ambition of delivering a single SDV platform that supports advanced vehicle architectures and differentiated consumer experiences at global scale. Applied Intuition’s Vehicle OS software is designed to support Honda’s internal teams in their effort to speed up development and reduce costs during the company’s SDV transition. Applied Intuition will contribute its OS and software development expertise in working across all powertrains, including hybrid vehicles, while supporting Honda’s longstanding commitment to quality, safety and reliability.

“Honda is a world-class, technology-forward automaker, and together we are accelerating the development of a full-vehicle SDV platform,” said Qasar Younis, co-founder and CEO of Applied Intuition. “By bringing Silicon Valley software practices together with Honda’s engineering excellence, we’re enabling a centralized and upgradable vehicle platform that can scale to production.”

Applied Intuition’s work with Honda further demonstrates the company’s role as a trusted software partner for leading global automakers. With existing partnerships spanning major passenger vehicle regions — including Europe and the United States — Applied Intuition now works with automakers across all major global regions.

Together, Applied Intuition and Honda are establishing a collaboration built on shared engineering rigor, global teamwork and a common vision for how software will shape the next era of mobility.

About Applied Intuition

Applied Intuition is building the technology to make a billion machines intelligent. Founded in 2017, the Silicon Valley company powers physical AI in the automotive, defense, trucking, construction, mining and agriculture industries. Applied Intuition is based in Sunnyvale, California, with nearly two dozen offices around the world, including London, Munich, Tokyo, Seoul and the Washington, D.C., metro area. Learn more at applied.co, or email press@applied.co.

Applied Intuition Announces Collaboration with Nissan to Provide AI-Native Development Platform and Support AI-Defined Vehicle Development

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Applied Intuition will provide its Vehicle OS software and support the development of Nissan’s next-generation SDVs through its AI-native development tooling, extending a relationship that began in 2020.

SUNNYVALE, Calif., Oct. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Applied Intuition, Inc., a leader in physical AI solutions for all moving machines, today announced it is deploying its AI-powered software-development tools with Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. to support development of AI-defined vehicles (AIDVs).

As part of the engagement, Applied Intuition will leverage its Vehicle OS software to support development of Nissan’s scalable and open next-generation in-vehicle software platform. Applied Intuition’s software teams in Japan and Silicon Valley will work alongside Nissan’s engineering team in Japan to help shorten software-development timelines and accelerate AI-native vehicle development.

“Nissan is strengthening its software and AI-driven development capabilities as we advance toward the realization of AI-defined vehicles,” said Takashi Yoshizawa, corporate executive, SDV Engineering Division, Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. “As we pursue a more efficient and agile approach to vehicle development, we highly value Applied Intuition’s technical expertise and proven track record in advanced vehicle-software development.”

Applied Intuition’s Vehicle OS software and AI-native development tooling are designed to support Nissan’s internal engineering teams by modernizing software workflows, reducing development complexity, and enabling a common software platform that spans multiple powertrains. By abstracting hardware complexity and unifying legacy and modern software development practices, Applied Intuition will help accelerate the development of Nissan’s future vehicle programs.

“Nissan is taking an ambitious approach to transforming how vehicles are developed,” said Qasar Younis, co-founder and CEO of Applied Intuition. “By combining AI-native software development with Nissan’s vehicle engineering expertise, we aim to redefine how vehicles are developed, evolved and continuously updated over time, as well as the value customers expect from their vehicles.”

This collaboration builds on a relationship that began in 2020, when Nissan adopted Applied Intuition’s simulation technology. Since then, the two companies have jointly advanced AI-powered vehicle development workflows, including a live demonstration of a Nissan LEAF–based test vehicle at AWS Summit Japan. With this expanded collaboration, the partnership extends beyond simulation into in-vehicle operating systems and AI-native software development.

The work with Nissan further strengthens Applied Intuition’s position as a trusted software partner to leading global automakers, including those based in Japan. Applied Intuition combines its engineering strengths with an AI-native development approach to redefine how intelligent vehicles are developed, built and continuously evolved. Applied Intuition’s work with Nissan aims to establish a new industry standard for bringing AIDVs to market.

About Applied Intuition
Applied Intuition is building the technology to make a billion machines intelligent. Founded in 2017, the Silicon Valley company powers physical AI in the automotive, defense, trucking, construction, mining and agriculture industries. Applied Intuition is based in Sunnyvale, California, with nearly two dozen offices around the world, including London, Munich, Tokyo, Seoul and the Washington, D.C., metro area. Learn more at applied.co, or email press@applied.co.

Taiwan Biotech Delegation Showcases Regional Innovation in CDMO, Cell Therapy, and Biologics at BioJapan 2026

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YOKOHAMA, Japan, Oct. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Highlighting regional life sciences innovation, 17 Taiwanese biotech companies and research institutions are gathering at BioJapan 2026 (Oct. 7 to 9) to showcase breakthrough capabilities across high-growth verticals, including advanced CDMO, cell therapy, and biologics.

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Led by the Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical Industries Promotion Office (BPIPO), attendees are welcome to:

  • Location: Taiwan Pavilion, Booth No. D-26, PACIFICO Yokohama
  • Dates: October 7 to 9, 2026
  • Cheers & Collab Networking Reception: October 8, 2026 | 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Powering Asia’s Biopharma Ecosystem

According to the 2026 Biotechnology Industry in Taiwan white paper, Taiwan’s biotech sector generated a record NT$830.1 billion (US$26 billion) in revenue in 2025, with 155 public biotech companies exceeding NT$1.59 trillion (US$49.8 billion) in market value. Fusing precision manufacturing, ICT infrastructure, PIC/S GMP compliance, and global regulatory alignment, Taiwan provides a strategic gateway to accelerate drug candidate translation and scale regional commercialization.

Cross-Border Alliances and Commercial Milestones

  • Forging High-Impact Alliances:Bora Biologics enabled the commercialization of RAPClot™ technology in Japan through a long-term supply agreement with Q-Sera for integration into Terumo’s supply chain. Meanwhile, TFBS Bioscience (Taiwan) and TOKIWA Bio (Japan) entered into a strategic partnership to establish a solid foundation for the quality and safety of novel therapies, integrating TFBS’s biosafety testing with TOKIWA Bio’s Stealth RNA Vector (SRV™) Technology and human primary cell banks.
  • Accelerating Market Expansion:LaunXP Biomedical established a subsidiary in Kumamoto for drug development in Asia. Through its Japanese partner, Steminent submitted an application for manufacturing and marketing approval of Stemchymal® to Japan’s PMDA.
  • Advancing Clinical & CDMO Breakthroughs:UnicoCell completed Phase III patient enrollment for ELIXCYTE®-OA, published Phase I/II clinical data for ELIXCYTE®-CKD, and received U.S. FDA Fast Track designation for the CKD program. GWO XI Stem Cell secured TFDA approval for two MSC Phase III trials for chronic stroke and knee OA, offering one-stop CDMO services supported by US FDA DMF-registered cell lines and PIC/S GMP facilities.. Additionally, LumiSTAR is participating in Takeda’s COCKPI-T® program, pairing human iPSC-derived 3D organoids with LumiRDT® real-time functional bioimaging to accelerate drug development.

Sector

Organization

Specialization

Biotech

AM BioTech

AI-driven bio-pulsed exosome platforms for regenerative health and cosmeceutical development.

HanchorBio

Clinically validated macrophage enhancer platform enabling next-generation immunotherapy.

LumiSTAR Biotechnology

Human iPSC platforms, 3D organoid models, and real-time functional bioimaging for drug screening and discovery.

CDMO

Bora Biologics

Mammalian and microbial CDMO services with commercial Single-Use Bioreactor (SUB) capacity up to 20000L.

KriSan Biotech

Integrated CDMO solutions for complex small molecules, antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs/XDCs), and linker-payloads.

National Chiayi University (NCYU)

Plant-derived exosome-like extracellular vesicles (EVs) for medical devices and cosmetic formulations.

Sciwin

Small-molecule chemical synthesis, process optimization, analytical development, and manufacturing scale-up.

Taiwan Bio-Manufacturing Corporation (TBMC)

Biomanufacturing CRDMO for cell and gene therapies, nucleic acid therapeutics, and biologics.

Pharmaceutical

LAUNXP Biomedical

Development of small-molecule therapeutics targeting oncology and metabolic diseases.

Nang Kuang Pharmaceutical

Commercial development and large-scale manufacturing of sterile injectables and specialty pharmaceuticals.

Regenerative Medicine

Taiwan Exosome

NK-cell exosome platforms for targeted regenerative therapeutics.

GWO XI Stem Cell

Mesenchymal stem cell (MSC) therapy development, exosome R&D, and cell-based drug candidates.

Steminent Biotherapeutics

Allogeneic adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cell (AD-MSC) platform technologies.

UnicoCell

Allogeneic stem cell therapies (ELIXCYTE®), cell banking services, and regenerative CDMO solutions.

Research Institute

BioTReC

Translational biomedical research, assay development, and early-stage innovation commercialization.

Incubator

National Biotechnology Research Park (NBRP)

Biomedical incubation, venture acceleration, and translation infrastructure for life science startups.

Association

Taiwan BIO

Industry association representing Taiwan’s biotechnology sector to foster international commercialization and trade.

Connect with us at BioJapan Booth D-26 or explore www.ccd.nat.gov.tw/biopharm.

Janet Chung
cjchung@biopharm.org.tw
+886-02-26558133

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