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Laos, Cambodia Launch New Trade Route to China for Fruits, Crops

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Laos and Cambodia have launched a new agricultural trade corridor, allowing Cambodian fruits and crops to reach China through Laos while expanding agricultural trade between the two countries. Thanaleng Dry Port, Vientiane, Laos. 22 June 2026. (Photo: Ministry of Agriculture and Environment).

On 22 June, Laos and Cambodia launched coordinated export and transit procedures for plants and plant products, formalising a trade corridor that increasingly channels Cambodian agricultural goods through Laos en route to China.

Lao Minister of Agriculture and Forestry Linkham Douangsavanh and Cambodian Minister of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries Dith Tina attended the launch at Thanaleng Dry Port in, Vientiane, which puts into effect plant health standards the two countries negotiated since early 2026.

Under the new procedures, the two governments signed plant safety standards covering 12 products. 

Durian, longan, banana, mango, rice, and cassava will transit from Cambodia through Laos to China.

Meanwhile, rice, coffee, blueberries, pumpkin, cabbage, and tamarind will move as direct exports from Laos to Cambodia.

The launch builds on a bilateral agreement the two countries signed in late January 2026, which set clearer rules for moving Cambodian goods through Lao territory. Cambodian exporters have increasingly turned to this route as an alternative to shipping via Vietnam or Thailand, opening a more direct gateway to third-country markets.

Cambodian media have reported that the route simplifies customs procedures and cuts transport times from 15 to 20 days to about one week, a major advantage for exporters moving fresh agricultural products.

The Laos-China Railway underpins much of this shift. 

The railway has carried more than 10 million tons of freight in 2026 so far, more than triple the volume recorded over the same period last year, averaging over 67,000 tons daily. 

Refrigerated trains running since February 2023 now deliver Southeast Asian fruit to Chinese markets in as little as three days, and China has imported over 185,000 tons of fruit via the line this year, up 73.1 percent from 2025.

Huawei’s 506 kW Smart String Inverter Won the Smarter E AWARD at Intersolar Europe 2026

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MUNICH, June 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — At Intersolar Europe 2026, Huawei’s 506 kW Smart String inverter (SUN2000-506KTL), won the smarter E AWARD 2026 in the “Photovoltaics” category, also the only award-winning photovoltaic inverter in utility scenario. This marks Huawei obtained one of the highest recognition in the PV industry.

Huawei’s new flagship product – the SUN2000-506KTL is the first 500kW+ string inverter that commercialized in the industry. It’s not just the simple upgrade in power & voltage on the previous generation of SUN2000-330KTL. The SUN2000-506KTL delivers 3 pioneering breakthroughs: industry’s first 1000Vac PV string inverter, industry’s first grid-forming string inverter and with industry’s highest power density. It provides customers with 4 core benefits – optimized investment returns, enhanced grid-forming capabilities, efficient O&M and superior safety & reliability, and elevating the innovation of smart string inverter to a new level. 

As the flagship product of Huawei’s next-generation utility-scale Smart PV solution FusionSolar9.0, the 506KTL string inverter is already in large-scale deployment. Since 2025, Huawei rolled out the solution across diverse scenarios in the Chinese market, and international adoption is accelerating rapidly. More than 10GW of projects globally are currently under construction using FusionSolar9.0, as developers across multiple markets have re-evaluated their designs in favor of the solution’s lower BOS and superior lifecycle economics.

Huawei is committing to supporting the energy transition with solutions that are technically leading, commercially robust, and built for the long term. By enabling solar plants to become intelligent, grid-supporting assets — not passive generation sources — to drive the high-quality development of the industry.

The smarter E AWARD is a great recognition of Huawei’s dedication in innovation. Huawei stated at the award ceremony that, it was a great motivation for the team, which was far more than an honor, but a powerful affirmation of Huawei’s persistent innovation pursuits, relentless technological exploration, and customer-centric philosophy.

Guided by the brand concept “Making the Most of Every Ray”, Huawei is committed to unlocking the full potential of solar energy by bringing more reliable, high-value and innovative solutions.

Huawei will always uphold open collaboration, working hand-in-hand with global partners to offer high-quality product and solutions continuously, and create a greener and better future together.

Leading Korean Digital Content Companies Target Global Market at AWE USA 2026

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-NIPA to Showcase Korea’s XR, AI, Wearable and Digital Content Innovation at Booth #1111 in Long Beach

LONG BEACH, California, June 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The National IT Industry Promotion Agency (NIPA), a government-affiliated agency under Korea’s Ministry of Science and ICT, will present the K-Digital Contents Pavilion at AWE USA 2026, introducing seven promising Korean digital content companies to the global markets.

Korea Digital Contents Pavilion
Korea Digital Contents Pavilion

AWE USA 2026 was held from June 15 to 18, 2026, at the Long Beach Convention Center in California. The K-Digital Contents Pavilion was located at the NIPA Pavilion, Booth #1111, where participating companies showcased technologies spanning XR, AI-powered content creation, digital twins, smart wearables, mobility accessibility, AR optical modules and digital publishing.

Through the pavilion, NIPA aims to help Korean companies connect with global partners, investors, buyers and technology stakeholders, while expanding overseas business opportunities and strengthening Korea’s digital content ecosystem.

The seven participating companies represent a diverse cross-section of Korea’s digital innovation.

Arasoft Co., Ltd. provides an ePUB 3.0-based digital publishing and EdTech ecosystem, including Namo Author, AraOffice and DABONDA Viewer, supporting multimedia authoring, SaaS document collaboration and integrated document viewing.

Emotionwave will introduce INFIDITY, an all-in-one AI content platform that connects image and video generation, node-based production tools and AI character interaction to support multimedia storytelling and creator IP development.

Geeks Loft, Inc. will showcase Perisphere, smart headphones combining premium audio, a rotating display band and a stereoscopic camera system for video viewing, XR experiences and 2D/3D content capture.

LBS Tech provides AI-powered mobility infrastructure through MaaS-Bridge, which analyzes pedestrian environment data to recommend accessible routes and pick-up and drop-off points for wheelchair users, older adults, travelers and other mobility users.

LetinAR Co., Ltd. designs and manufactures optical modules for AI and AR smart glasses. Its PinTILT™-based lightweight plastic lens modules are designed for smart glasses, XR devices and wearable displays.

LIKE Corporation develops digital twin-based XR training and industrial safety simulation solutions, including TwinGuardXR, which recreates nuclear power plant maintenance and industrial safety environments for collaborative training and exposure analysis.

Wave Company will present TracME, an AI-powered wearable solution that measures and analyzes joint movement in real time without cameras, along with ElecSil™, a conductive silicone e-textile for ECG, EMG, EMS and haptic applications.

In addition to the exhibition, NIPA hosted the K-Digital Contents Session, “Where Korea’s Digital Innovation Meets the Future of Experience,” on June 17, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Room 102B, Long Beach Convention Center. The session drew approximately 200 attendees and was a resounding success, showcasing how Korean digital content companies are shaping the future of immersive experiences, AI-powered innovation, smart wearables, digital twins and spatial computing.

All seven participating companies successfully conducted business meetings with global buyers, investors and technology partners throughout the event, and are expected to generate meaningful follow-up outcomes and partnerships. For further inquiries about Korea’s digital content ecosystem, please contact Dana Yoon at dhyoon@thewelcome.co.kr.

Fibocom Achieves 4Gb LPDDR4x Memory Optimization on FG550, Strengthening Cost and Supply Competitiveness for 5G Devices

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SHENZHEN, China, June 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — During MWC Shanghai 2026, Fibocom launched the storage-optimized FG550-EAU, a 5G module based on the Samsung Exynos Modem platform. The module optimizes its RAM configuration from LPDDR4x 8Gb to LPDDR4x 4Gb, streamlining RAM capacity by 50%, while retaining business functions and customer-specific customization capabilities.

Fibocom FG550 module supports 4GB LPDDR4X, showcasing optimized storage configuration for cost-efficient 5G and reliable delivery
Fibocom FG550 module supports 4GB LPDDR4X, showcasing optimized storage configuration for cost-efficient 5G and reliable delivery

As AI server and data center demand intensifies memory shortages and price volatility, memory cost and availability have become key factors affecting 5G terminal commercialization. The optimization addresses cost control and stable delivery requirements in mass production, helping customers reduce terminal BOM costs, strengthen supply chain resilience, and improve deployment certainty.

Based on actual terminal operating requirements, Fibocom implemented refined RAM optimization through low-level code review, memory scheduling optimization, and precise system resource allocation, enabling stable deployment with the 4Gb configuration. The optimized FG550-EAU retains key product features, while improving resource utilization, operating experience, and power efficiency.

The FG550-EAU supports 3GPP Rel.16 and NR 5CC carrier aggregation. It is backward compatible with LTE Cat.20, supporting 4G/5G dual-mode connectivity across mainstream global networks.

“Samsung Exynos Modem and Fibocom share a strong and enduring partnership. This RAM optimization solution highlights Fibocom’s outstanding engineering expertise and professionalism,” said Xuebao Pan, senior vice president and head of System LSI R&D Center at Samsung Semiconductor China Research. “We highly value this breakthrough in balancing performance and cost, and look forward to continuing our collaboration to empower next-generation 5G terminals.”

This storage optimization marks another customer-oriented technical innovation by Fibocom around mass-production requirements. Fibocom will continue to leverage its 5G connectivity, platform adaptation, and supply chain management capabilities to work with global FWA, mobile broadband, and IoT customers in building 5G terminal products with stronger cost competitiveness and delivery certainty.

About Fibocom 
Fibocom is China’s first wireless communication module company listed on both the A-share and H-share markets. As a global leading provider of wireless communication modules and AI solutions, Fibocom leverages wireless communication and artificial intelligence as its core technologies to provide integrated hardware and software solutions that empower industry applications.

Fibocom’s one-stop solutions encompass cellular communication, AI, automotive, and GNSS modules, as well as AI toolchains, supporting industry-side and mainstream large model integration, and providing AI Agent, global connectivity, and cloud services, driving the digital intelligence upgrades in industries such as robotics, consumer electronics, low-altitude economy, intelligent transportation, smart retail, and smart energy.

Toku Powers Glovo’s Sales Operations Across Four European Markets

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Deployment marks the go-live of an enterprise agreement announced earlier in February 2026, with plans to extend coverage across a further 18 markets.

SINGAPORE, June 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Toku, Asia Pacific’s leading AI-powered 360° customer experience platform, deployed its solution for Glovo, one of Europe’s leading on-demand platforms, supporting sales operations across Spain, Italy, Romania and Portugal. Agents across these four markets now handle partner conversations through Toku, directly within Salesforce.

Madrid, Spain. June 1, 2022. Glovo courier. A cyclist delivery man with a yellow backpack rides bike down a city street, delivering food to a customer. Urban fast food. Delivering order to client.
Madrid, Spain. June 1, 2022. Glovo courier. A cyclist delivery man with a yellow backpack rides bike down a city street, delivering food to a customer. Urban fast food. Delivering order to client.

The go-live represents the first phase of a broader enterprise agreement between Glovo and Toku announced earlier in February 2026, which covers an initial scope of four European countries with plans to extend to a further 18 markets as the partnership progresses.

As Glovo continues to scale across diverse markets, Toku provides a unified operating layer that helps teams standardise customer-facing workflows while adapting to local, connectivity and operational requirements. By embedding contact centre capabilities directly into Salesforce, Glovo’s teams can manage calls, capture outcomes and access operational insights from a single interface, reducing manual processes and enabling more efficient collaboration across markets.

Turning Complexity into Competitive Advantage

Toku’s platform is built to absorb complexity, enabling fast-growing digital platforms to scale their customer-facing operations through a single interface.

“This deployment demonstrates the growing need for enterprises to simplify operations as they expand across increasingly complex markets,” said Thomas Laboulle, Founder & CEO of Toku Ltd. “Companies like Glovo operate across markets with distinct regulatory and customer engagement requirements. Our role is to remove that operational complexity behind the scenes, so their teams can scale more efficiently and focus on better experiences for their partners. We look forward to supporting Glovo’s continued growth.”

The Glovo partnership follows Toku’s growing presence in markets where enterprises face similar operational challenges, building on earlier deployments with PedidosYa in Latin America and a growing customer base across the Middle East. This also underscores Toku’s ability to support enterprise customers in complex, multi-market environments where fragmented infrastructure has historically constrained customer engagement solutions.

“Our partners are at the core of our business, and we are committed to handling their requests with the utmost speed and care. Integrating this new platform into Salesforce enables our team to make direct calls and log tasks automatically, significantly boosting productivity. This efficiency allows us to scale operations and resolve every issue promptly, keeping our focus squarely on providing the right support.” said Ferran Casulleras, Commercial Director at Glovo.

With these initial four markets now live and 18 more in scope, Toku and Glovo are positioned to build on this foundation as the partnership expands.

For more information, visit toku.co.

About Toku

Headquartered in Singapore, Toku Ltd. (SGX Catalist: TKU) is a cloud-native, AI-powered customer experience platform purpose-built for enterprises operating in complex, multi-market environments. With deep roots in the APAC region and an expanding global footprint, Toku’s modular 360° CX Platform orchestrates customer interactions across voice, chat, email and digital channels while managing regulatory, linguistic and infrastructure complexity at scale.

Built on end-to-end ownership of its technology stack, from carrier-grade connectivity to AI applications, Toku delivers enterprise-grade security, reliability and deployment flexibility in commercial cloud, private data centres and hybrid environments. Its AI capabilities include transcription, summarisation, sentiment analysis, conversation analytics and governed virtual agents, designed to integrate seamlessly with enterprise systems and customer data.

Trusted by leading enterprises and public-sector organisations, Toku helps organisations streamline operations, scale customer engagement and deliver consistent experiences in fragmented markets worldwide.

For more information about Toku, visit toku.co

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements regarding Toku’s expansion plans and business strategy. These statements are based on current expectations and assumptions and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially. Toku undertakes no obligation to update these statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances.

Sponsor’s Statement

Toku Ltd. (the “Company“) was listed on Catalist of the Singapore Exchange Securities Trading Limited (the “Exchange“) on 22 January 2026. The initial public offering of the Company was sponsored by PrimePartners Corporate Finance Pte. Ltd. (the “Sponsor“).

This press release has been reviewed by the Sponsor. It has not been examined or approved by the Exchange and the Exchange assumes no responsibility for the contents of this press release, including the correctness of any of the statements or opinions made or reports contained in this press release.

The contact person for the Sponsor is Ms. Ng Shi Qing, 16 Collyer Quay, #10-00 Collyer Quay Centre, Singapore 049318, sponsorship@ppcf.com.sg.

NAMAA Emerges from Stealth with 150 Facilities and a Long-Term Commitment to Middle East Food Infrastructure

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Part of the wider ATOMS Group, NAMAA steps out of stealth to share the scale of its food infrastructure portfolio and outline its long-term commitment to building the systems that power F&B across the region

DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – Media OutReach Newswire – 23 June 2026 – NAMAA, a real estate technology group that builds infrastructure to scale food delivery and production and a part of the wider ATOMS Group, has publicly introduced its Middle East food infrastructure portfolio. Since 2019, the company has quietly acquired and developed 150 facilities across the region, each designed to serve a distinct function within the food and beverage (F&B) ecosystem. With a clear sense of where the market is heading, NAMAA is now ready to share what has been built and where it is going next.

A Deliberate Approach to Foundation-Building
From the outset, NAMAA chose to focus its energy on fundamentals: understanding the regional landscape, forging meaningful partnerships, and putting physical infrastructure in place. That groundwork has since translated into a portfolio of facilities spanning Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Kuwait, and Bahrain. The portfolio currently comprises three core offerings:

  • KitchenPark facilities – Ready-to-use CloudKitchens® commercial kitchens and Central Processing Units (CPUs) for F&B brands looking to scale without the capital burden of traditional premises
  • ProFood Bespoke builds — Tailored culinary infrastructure designed around specific operational requirements
  • CloudRetail – Purpose-built to close the gap between production and the end consumer
  • HungerHub – The region’s #1 chain of digital food courts
  • Picnic & Future Foods – Two new brands soon to be launched in the region

Significant and Sustained Investment
In 2025, NAMAA deployed close to $100 million across the Middle East, directed entirely towards expanding its footprint, supporting existing operators, and responding to the sustained demand it continues to see across markets. That investment is not slowing.

Dubai, in particular, has become a focal point. In 2026, NAMAA plans to invest approximately $40 million into the emirate alone, a marked increase from the $28 million committed there in 2025. It is a market NAMAA has come to regard as one of the most dynamic in the region: fast-moving, receptive to new models in food and logistics, and broadly supportive of the kind of infrastructure-led approach the company brings.

A Region at an Inflexion Point
The Middle East’s food landscape is shifting. Consumer demand is rising, supply chains are being rethought, and resilience has become a genuine priority for operators and governments alike. Against that backdrop, NAMAA sees a clear and enduring role for dedicated infrastructure not as a complement to the broader ecosystem, but as its foundation.

For NAMAA, the region is not just a deployment target. It is a long-term commitment that is built around empowering operators, supporting businesses of all sizes, and ultimately serving the communities these food systems exist to feed.
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About NAMAA

is a leader in driving the growth of digital food solutions, quick commerce, and the underlying real estate foundations. The founding members have been laying the groundwork in the region since 2019, guided by a philosophy centred on developing infrastructures that give consumers fast and dependable access to meals, groceries, and essentials. Part of the wider ATOMS Group, the company has since grown into a multi-sector network with operations spanning the Middle East. Among its portfolio is, a commercial kitchen network providing CloudKitchens® facilities and CPUs across Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Kuwait, and Bahrain, as well as bespoke culinary infrastructure builds and quick-commerce-ready facilities.

Yotta Data Services Receives Frost & Sullivan’s 2026 Indian Company of the Year Recognition for Leadership in Sovereign AI Infrastructure

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The company is being recognized for enabling secure, scalable, and AI-ready cloud environments that support India’s rapidly expanding digital ecosystem and AI innovation landscape.

SAN ANTONIO, June 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Frost & Sullivan is pleased to announce that Yotta Data Services has received the 2026 Indian Company of the Year Recognition in the AI infrastructure industry for its outstanding achievements in sovereign cloud infrastructure, AI-ready compute environments, and customer-centric innovation. This recognition highlights Yotta Data Services’ leadership in enabling secure, compliant, and high-performance AI infrastructure that supports India’s evolving digital transformation and artificial intelligence ecosystem.

Frost & Sullivan evaluates companies through a rigorous benchmarking process across two core dimensions: strategy effectiveness and strategy execution. Yotta Data Services excelled in both, demonstrating its ability to align strategic initiatives with emerging market requirements while executing them with efficiency, scale, and operational discipline. “Yotta has emerged as a cornerstone of India’s sovereign AI ecosystem by closing critical infrastructure gaps with purpose-built, AI-ready data centers that deliver security, performance, and regulatory alignment at scale,” said Harsh Singh, Associate at Frost & Sullivan.

Guided by a long-term growth strategy focused on sovereign AI infrastructure, localized cloud ecosystems, and regional expansion, Yotta Data Services has positioned itself as a foundational force supporting India’s AI ambitions. Under the leadership of co-founder, MD and CEO Sunil Gupta, the company continues to strengthen India’s role in the global AI landscape by building infrastructure designed to meet domestic and regional AI compute requirements. Its strategic investments in hyperscale data centers, sovereign cloud capabilities, and AI-focused platforms have enabled the company to scale effectively while addressing demand for compliant and secure AI infrastructure.

Innovation remains central to Yotta Data Services’ approach. Its AI-ready infrastructure portfolio, including Shakti Cloud (GPU infrastructure at scale) and Shakti Studio (AI Token factory), addresses the need for scalable GPU-enabled cloud platforms and sovereign AI development environments. Built on NVIDIA-certified hardware stacks, high-speed InfiniBand networks, and advanced AI software frameworks, the company’s platforms simplify AI deployment and accelerate model training, inference, and enterprise AI adoption. Yotta currently has 1,024 L40s and 8,192 H100 GPUs live at its NM1 Data Center in Navi Mumbai, and plans to scale to more than 80,000 next-generation GPUs by FY27–28, including B200 and B300 GPUs. 

“Frost & Sullivan’s recognition is a testament to Yotta’s mission of building the foundational infrastructure that will power India’s AI future. As AI reshapes economies and societies, we are focused on creating sovereign, world-class AI cloud platforms that give India greater technological self-reliance, global competitiveness, and the ability to innovate at scale. This honour belongs to our customers, partners, and teams who share our vision of positioning India among the world’s leading AI and digital infrastructure hubs.” said Sunil Gupta, Co-founder, MD & CEO, Yotta Data Services.

Yotta Data Services’ commitment to operational excellence strengthens its position in the market. Its Tier IV-certified Navi Mumbai facility and large-scale Greater Noida data center campus have been purpose-built to support dense AI workloads with high power efficiency, scalability, and low-latency performance. Yotta is set to deploy 30000 NVIDIA Blackwell B300 Ultra GPUs at its 60 MW D2 data center at Greater Noida hyperscale campus, which is scalable to 250 MW, and 36000 GB300/ Vera Rubin GPUs at its 75 MW NM2 data centre at Navi Mumbai hyperscale campus which is scalable to 2 GW. The company’s locally governed infrastructure model enables organizations to maintain data residency in India while ensuring predictable pricing and reduced dependence on international hyperscalers. By operating its own substations, integrating renewable energy sources, and implementing closed-loop cooling systems, Yotta continues to demonstrate a future-focused approach to sustainable AI infrastructure.

The company’s customer-first philosophy has also played a pivotal role in its market leadership. Organizations across government and enterprise sectors rely on Yotta’s sovereign AI infrastructure to support mission-critical deployments and advanced AI workloads. The company’s ability to execute seamless migrations, maintain high service availability, and provide responsive 24×7 support has strengthened customer trust and reinforced its reputation for reliability in complex deployment environments.

Frost & Sullivan commends Yotta Data Services for setting a high standard in competitive strategy, infrastructure innovation, and market responsiveness. The company’s focus on sovereign cloud services, AI infrastructure scalability, and customer enablement is shaping the future of the AI infrastructure industry in India while supporting the country’s long-term digital sovereignty objectives.

Each year, Frost & Sullivan presents the Company of the Year Recognition to a company that demonstrates outstanding strategy development and implementation, resulting in measurable improvements in competitive positioning, customer impact, and market leadership. The recognition honors organizations that are reshaping industries through innovation and growth excellence.

Frost & Sullivan Best Practices Recognition
Frost & Sullivan’s Best Practices Recognitions honor companies across regional and global markets that exhibit exceptional achievement and consistent excellence in areas such as leadership, technological innovation, customer experience, and strategic product development. Each recognition is the result of a rigorous analytical process in which Frost & Sullivan industry experts benchmark performance through comprehensive interviews, deep-dive analysis, and extensive secondary research. The goal is to identify true best-in-class organizations that are driving transformative growth and setting new industry standards.

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About Yotta Data Services 
Yotta Data Services is a sovereign cloud infrastructure and platform services provider, offering cloud, AI cloud, data center hosting, connectivity, media technology, cybersecurity, and managed IT services. The company operates cloud regions across its hyperscale data center parks in Panvel (Navi Mumbai) and Greater Noida (Delhi NCR).

Its homegrown, open-source-based sovereign hyperscale cloud platform, Yntraa, is MeitY empanelled (VCC and GCC) and is also deployed with large government-owned cloud service providers through white-labelled and PPP models.             

The company’s AI platform delivers a comprehensive suite of services, including AI labs, AI workspaces, inference platforms, and GPU-powered Kubernetes clusters, along with access to advanced AI services from NVIDIA. Yotta currently operates over 10,000 GPUs at its NM1 data center and is on track to scale its AI compute capacity to more than 80,000 next-generation GPUs by FY27–28 across its Navi Mumbai and Greater Noida campuses, supporting enterprise and sovereign AI workloads. The company is the only NVIDIA Cloud Partner (NCP) in APAC to be part of the NVIDIA Exemplar Cloud initiative and is among a select group of Reference Architecture Platform NCPs globally. Yotta holds multiple certifications, including RBI cybersecurity and localization compliance, ISO 27017, ISO 27701, PCI-DSS, SOC 2 Type II, and SOC 3. For more information, visit http://www.yotta.com.             

Contact:
Nikhil Pradhan          
npradhan@yotta.com

Blending Heritage and Innovation, China’s Shangcheng District Hums with Dynamic Vitality

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HANGZHOU, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 23 June 2026 – On June 1, the Google Cross-border E-commerce Acceleration Center announced its upcoming settlement in Shangcheng District, Hangzhou City, east China’s Zhejiang Province. This marks that Shangcheng has taken the lead in building a world-class digital hub to support local enterprises in going global. It will also serve as a powerful engine for Hangzhou-based businesses to expand into global markets, according to the information office of Shangcheng District government.

The robot barista at Xizi AI² Robotics
The robot barista at Xizi AI² Robotics

Shangcheng District is a place where time-honored cultural heritage blends perfectly with the rhythms of the modern era. Here, the profound heritage of the Southern Song imperial city, robust momentum of cutting-edge scientific and technological innovation, and vibrant international consumption thrive side by side. History converges with the future, and culture complements technology and fashion, composing a harmonious melody that spans thousands of years.

Home to the ruins of the Southern Song imperial city, Shangcheng has been the core of Hangzhou since the Sui and Tang dynasties, carrying forward the elegant Song-style culture for over 800 years. In recent years, the local government has fully advanced the initiative to inherit and promote Song-style culture. It has built an open-air museum and launched a number of cultural tourism routes themed on Song aesthetics, advancing the coordinated development of historic district preservation and urban renewal.

Qinghefang Historical and Cultural Characteristic Block still retains the architectural layout of the Ming and Qing dynasties. The timeless herbal aroma of Hu Qing Yu Tang Chinese Pharmacy and the exquisite fan craftsmanship of Wang Xing Ji have been passed down through generations. Guided by the philosophy of living heritage, the millennia-old culture has become the deepest foundation for Shangcheng’s development.

Scientific and technological innovation acts as the core driving force for Shangcheng’s high-quality development. In 2025, the district launched the construction of a Central Innovation District (CID) to unleash new productive forces. Covering an area of 122 square kilometers, the entire district has evolved from a traditional commercial center into an innovation ecosystem powered mainly by artificial intelligence.

Shangcheng has set up a ten-billion-yuan industrial fund for artificial intelligence and embodied intelligence, providing financial support for cutting-edge tech enterprises from R&D to commercialization. The district is home to more than 50,000 college graduates under the age of 35, with a total talent pool of 420,000. Its index for the commercialization of scientific and technological achievements ranks among the top tier in Zhejiang Province.

Driven by this strategy, a host of innovation platforms have flourished. Renovated from old industrial workshops, Xizi Smart Industrial Park stands as a landmark in Shangcheng’s tech landscape. It now gathers over 30 humanoid robot enterprises, and the Zhejiang Humanoid Robot Training Base was officially inaugurated here in early 2026. At the base, humanoid robots have been put into use in factories and daily scenarios, with continuous breakthroughs made in core technologies such as motion control and environmental perception.

The integration of time-honored culture and advanced technology has also given rise to booming international consumption in Shangcheng. The district is speeding up the development of an international fashion and consumption hub and empowering consumption scenarios with digital technologies, steadily striving to become the leading district for digital and smart fashion consumption.

Adjacent to West Lake, Hubin Pedestrian Street attracts 40 million visits annually and houses over 1,200 renowned domestic and international brands. Digital and smart applications have been widely introduced here to create distinctive experiences, bringing technological fun to ordinary consumption.

As one of China’s most influential garment distribution hubs, Sijiqing Fashion Street is undergoing a full transformation into an international tourist and consumption destination. Digital design and flexible manufacturing have reshaped its traditional supply chains, while original designer brands and trendy cultural venues inject youthful vitality into the area. A new international landmark featuring strong commercial appeal and unique cultural charm is taking shape.

“Rooted in history and culture, driven by scientific and technological innovation, and connected via international consumption, Shangcheng demonstrates to the world how an eastern urban district strikes a balance between preservation and innovation, enabling millennia-old heritage to write a new chapter in the contemporary era,” said an official of the district government.
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