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Phoenix Aviation Capital and AIP Capital Place Two Boeing 737 MAX 8 Aircraft on Lease with 9 Air

DUBLIN and STAMFORD, Conn., May 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Phoenix Aviation Capital (“Phoenix” or “the Company”), a full-service aircraft lessor managed by AIP Capital (“AIP”), an alternative investment manager focused on opportunities in asset-based finance and a portfolio company of funds advised or controlled by affiliates of BC Partners Advisors L.P., announced the execution of long-term lease agreements for two Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft with 9 Air Co., Ltd. (“9 Air”). 9 Air is a leading low-cost carrier controlled by Juneyao Airlines Co., Ltd. The first aircraft was successfully delivered to 9 Air on April 28, 2026, with the second scheduled for delivery later this year.

This transaction highlights Phoenix and AIP Capital’s commitment to providing flexible, high-impact financing solutions for global airline partners. The deal was facilitated by AIP Capital Asia, a joint venture focused on strategic investments and aircraft placement in the region.

The addition of these fuel-efficient, next-generation Boeing 737 MAX 8s supports 9 Air’s strategic objective to modernize its fleet while maintaining its signature low-cost business model.

“We are honored to partner with 9 Air on this transaction,” said Yiping Ke, Managing Director, China at AIP Capital. “We look forward to deepening our relationship and supporting 9 Air’s continued growth and fleet management strategies.”

About Phoenix Aviation Capital
Phoenix Aviation Capital is a full-service aircraft lessor focused on financing modern, in-demand aircraft and is dedicated to meeting the financing needs of its airline customers across the globe. Phoenix Aviation Capital is based in Dublin and is managed by AIP Capital, a global aviation asset management and investment firm.

For more information about Phoenix Aviation Capital or to speak with company executives, please contact investor.relations@phoenixaviationcap.com.

About AIP Capital
AIP Capital (AIP) is a global alternative investment manager focused on opportunities in asset-based finance including aviation and equipment finance. AIP, together with its affiliates, manages approximately $7.5 billion of assets on behalf of a diversified global investor base. The AIP team is comprised of more than 50 experienced professionals across AIP’s offices in Stamford, New York City, Dublin, and Singapore.

For more information about AIP Capital or to speak with company executives, please contact investor.relations@aipcapital.com

About BC Partners & BC Partners Credit
BC Partners is a leading international investment firm in private equity, private debt, and real estate strategies. BC Partners Credit was launched in February 2017, with a focus on identifying attractive credit opportunities in any market environment, often in complex market segments. The platform leverages the broader firm’s deep industry and operating resources to provide flexible financing solutions to middle-market companies across Business Services, Industrials, Healthcare and other select sectors.

For further information, visit www.bcpartners.com/credit-strategy.

About 9 Air Co., Ltd.
Based at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport, 9 Air is the first low-cost carrier based in China’s central and southern regions. Operating since 2015, it manages an extensive domestic and international network across Southeast and Northeast Asia, catering specifically to price-sensitive travelers.

 

IBM and Aramco Explore Collaboration to Accelerate AI and Innovation Across Saudi Arabia

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, May 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Aramco (2222.SE) and IBM (NYSE: IBM) today announced their intended collaboration on opportunities to advance artificial intelligence, agentic AI, automation, material science and other mutually agreed domains in the industrial sector.  The collaboration builds on a longstanding relationship and strong alignment around innovation, operational excellence, and solving complex, large-scale challenges.

Arvind Krishna, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of IBM, and Sami Al Ajmi, Senior Vice President of Digital & Information Technology at Saudi Aramco, discuss accelerating AI and innovation across Saudi Arabia at Think 2026. (Credit: Connie Zhou for IBM)
Arvind Krishna, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of IBM, and Sami Al Ajmi, Senior Vice President of Digital & Information Technology at Saudi Aramco, discuss accelerating AI and innovation across Saudi Arabia at Think 2026. (Credit: Connie Zhou for IBM)

The announcement was made at THINK Boston, IBM’s global flagship event, in the presence of Arvind Krishna, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of IBM, Sami Al Ajmi, Senior Vice President of Digital & Information Technology at Aramco, along with senior executives and other distinguished guests from industry, the public sector, and academia.

The collaboration will focus on exploring the creation of practical, high-impact solutions, combining IBM’s enterprise-grade technology platforms, consulting industry expertise and research innovation capabilities with Aramco’s vast scale of industrial operations, extensive data assets, and energy-specific expertise and knowledge built over 90 years. Together, the organizations will explore applications of AI, hybrid cloud, and advanced technologies across industrial and energy systems, including industrial AI use cases in mission-critical environments. These efforts aim to leverage the organizations’ complementary strengths to unlock greater value and accelerate innovation at scale.

Sami Al Ajmi, Senior Vice President of Digital & Information Technology, Aramco said: “Technology and innovation are central to Aramco’s long-term strategy. This collaboration with IBM enables us to assess how industrial AI and other mutually-agreed domains can further enhance operational excellence and resilience, while reinforcing our leadership in Industrial AI—particularly in reliability, safety, and mission-critical environments.”

“Combining Innovation and advanced technology represents the next frontier in enterprise transformation,” said, Saad Toma, General Manager, IBM Middle East and Africa. “By collaborating with Aramco, we are exploring how emerging technologies are addressing some of the world’s most complex industrial challenges, while reinforcing our shared commitment to continuous investment in innovation.”

Aramco and IBM have been working together since 1947, building a deep and evolving partnership. Over decades, the relationship has spanned successive waves of technology—from foundational systems to modern digital platforms—driven by a shared focus on innovation, investment, and delivering impact at scale.

The planned collaboration is subject to the parties reaching definitive agreements.

Statements regarding IBM’s future direction and intent are subject to change or withdrawal without notice, and represent goals and objectives only.

About IBM
IBM is a leading provider of global hybrid cloud and AI, and consulting expertise. We help clients in more than 175 countries capitalize on insights from their data, streamline business processes, reduce costs and gain the competitive edge in their industries. Thousands of government and corporate entities in critical infrastructure areas such as financial services, telecommunications and healthcare rely on IBM’s hybrid cloud platform and Red Hat OpenShift to affect their digital transformations quickly, efficiently and securely. IBM’s breakthrough innovations in AI, quantum computing, industry-specific cloud solutions and consulting deliver open and flexible options to our clients. All of this is backed by IBM’s long-standing commitment to trust, transparency, responsibility, inclusivity and service. Visit www.ibm.com for more information.

Media contact:

Nadine Hafez
IBM
nhafez@eg.ibm.com 

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IGT Solutions Rebrands as Atain, Marking a New Era as an Enterprise Orchestration Partner

GURUGRAM, India, May 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — IGT Solutions today announced that it has rebranded to Atain, unveiling a new identity that reflects the company’s evolution into a trusted, value-led, outcomes-based partner for global enterprises.

Atain, Assured Outcomes
Atain, Assured Outcomes

Over the years, the company’s footprint has become truly global, its capabilities have expanded both organically and through acquisitions, and its emphasis on AI + people has created the need for a sharper market identity aligned to these shifts.

Atain reflects the company’s core promise, a shift from being defined as an outsourcing partner to becoming an Enterprise Orchestration Partner focused on outcomes. Built on a strong DNA of delivering results, the business continues to draw on its heritage in operations, delivery excellence, and deep travel-domain expertise, while expanding its ability to solve increasingly complex challenges across industries.

How Atain Delivers Assured Outcomes

As an enterprise orchestration partner, Atain brings people, processes, and platforms into sync with AI to redefine the future of work. By orchestrating expertise, the company accelerates velocity, eliminates variability, and delivers assured outcomes.

This is enabled through a differentiated set of capabilities, including the SMART Framework, which drives superior metrics through AI-redefined work, and TechBud.AI, a GenAI foundation built on zero-pilot architecture and ISO 42001-certified standards for responsible, auditable AI. It is further strengthened by a curated partner ecosystem of leading hyperscalers and enterprise technologies, as well as a comprehensive suite of specialized services spanning AI Customer Experience, Trust & Safety, Enterprise Operations, Technology Services, and an Enterprise Orchestration and Automation Platform with deep industry expertise across travel and hospitality, banking and financial services, and retail and e-commerce.

“This rebrand reflects both our heritage and our future,” said Katie Stein, Chief Executive Officer of Atain. “We have delivered operational excellence and measurable results. Today, our clients need more; they need a partner who can combine expertise, AI, and innovation to help them move faster, operate smarter, and achieve assured outcomes. Atain is our commitment to delivering exactly that.”

Atain will continue to invest in talent, innovation, and capabilities that help enterprises grow with confidence and stay ahead in a rapidly evolving ecosystem.

About Atain

Atain is an enterprise orchestration partner that aligns people, processes, and platforms with AI to redefine work and deliver assured outcomes. It is enabled through the SMART Framework, driving superior metrics with AI-redefined work, the TechBud.AI platform, a GenAI foundation built on zero-pilot architecture and ISO 42001 standards, a robust partner ecosystem, and deep domain expertise.

Atain’s Unified Hub continuously senses, predicts, and re-orchestrates work across people, processes, and platforms to deliver assured outcomes. The centers of skill and scale (CoS2) combine deep expertise with AI to deliver assured outcomes.

For more information, visit www.atain.com

CAI Launches Next Chapter with Investment from JLL Partners

INDIANAPOLIS, May 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — CAI, a professional services firm dedicated to accelerating operational readiness and excellence in life sciences and mission-critical environments, today announced that it has entered into an agreement with JLL Partners, a New York-based middle-market private equity firm focused on investing in the healthcare, industrials, and business services sectors, to support the next phase of growth for CAI.

This partnership positions CAI to expand its global footprint, invest in next-generation technologies, and enhance its service offerings to better support customers operating in complex, technically demanding, and highly regulated environments.

“Our partnership with JLL marks an important strategic milestone for our future,” said CAI CEO Sheena Dempsey. “For more than 30 years, CAI has been defined by a relentless focus on quality and a commitment to doing things the right way. That foundation has enabled us to grow into a trusted partner across the industries we serve. As we look ahead, this partnership will help us scale our impact – expanding geographically, advancing our capabilities in next-generation technologies, and continuing to deliver high-impact outcomes for our customers. JLL Partners’ investment is a vote of confidence in both the company we have built and the next-level growth we can achieve moving forward.”

Vikas Mouli, Managing Director at JLL Partners, said, “We are excited to partner with CAI at a time when the life sciences and advanced manufacturing sectors are experiencing significant investment and rapid technological advancement. CAI has built a strong reputation, borne by decades of unparalleled experience, for helping bring cutting-edge facilities online with precision and reliability. We look forward to working closely with the management team at CAI and its talented global workforce to support the company’s continued growth and innovation.”

The CAI team of more than 700 professionals operating across North America, Europe, Australia, and Asia possesses elite expertise, outstanding service, longstanding client relationships, and globally recognized performance. With JLL Partners’ financial sponsorship, CAI is uniquely positioned to continue assembling industry-leading talent, elevating them through top-tier training and exposure, and driving the industries they serve into the future.

Note: JLL Partners and CAI have entered into definitive documentation for this transaction; however, it has not yet closed and remains subject to customary regulatory approvals and other conditions.

About CAI
CAI is a professional services firm composed of engineering, quality, and operations experts dedicated to accelerating operational readiness and excellence in life sciences and mission-critical environments. With deep roots in CQV (commissioning, qualification, validation), CAI has evolved over the past 30 years alongside the industries it serves, helping organizations bring complex facilities, systems, and technologies online with confidence.

The elite team at CAI combines deep technical expertise with proven processes and modern tools to deliver projects on time and within budget, supporting outcomes that matter in highly regulated environments. Over three decades, CAI has embraced new modalities and guided clients through digital transformation while strengthening operational readiness. As industry demands grow, CAI strives to define the next era of agility, resilience, and operational excellence.

For more information, please visit https://caiready.com/.

About JLL Partners
JLL Partners, LLC is a middle-market private equity firm with over three decades of experience transforming businesses in the healthcare, industrials, and business services sectors. The Firm is dedicated to partnering with companies that it believes it can help build into market leaders through a combination of strategic mergers and acquisitions, organic growth initiatives, and operational enhancements. The JLL Partners team is comprised of seasoned investment professionals and operating partners who are focused on driving long-term value creation across its portfolio. Since its founding in 1988, JLL Partners has invested approximately $8 billion of equity capital with 61 platform investments.

For more information, please visit www.jllpartners.com.

Gorilla Technology Secures 200MW Thailand AI Campus to Power Southeast Asia’s Next Wave of AI Compute

  • Planned facility to deliver large-scale AI compute capacity for Southeast Asia’s growing demand
  • Campus expected to support 150MW of IT load, enabling high-density GPU deployments
  • First phase targeted for completion in Q1 2027, subject to approvals and financing

Bangkok, Thailand–(Newsfile Corp. – May 5, 2026) – Gorilla Technology Group (NASDAQ: GRRR) (“Gorilla”), a global provider of AI-driven infrastructure, security intelligence and data solutions, today announced it has acquired a strategic land site in Korat, Thailand to develop a planned 200MW AI data centre campus, advancing its expansion of AI infrastructure across Southeast Asia. Gorilla intends to use the campus to support domestic Thai demand as well as regional demand from governments, hyperscalers, enterprises, AI developers, strategic offtakers and customers requiring secure compute capacity in Southeast Asia.

The planned campus is intended to become one of Gorilla’s flagship sovereign compute platforms in the region, with resilient power architecture, advanced cooling capability, dark fibre connectivity, secure access control, water availability and the operational flexibility required to support current and next generation GPU systems. The site is located in Korat (Nakhon Ratchasima), Thailand and comprises approximately 100 rai (c. 40 acres) of strategically positioned land secured for large scale AI infrastructure development.

Once fully developed, the campus will be comprised of six high density AI data halls, including five data halls of approximately 30MW each and one larger data hall of approximately 50MW. Construction is expected to commence in July 2026, subject to final engineering, permitting and mobilisation. Access to power, dark fibre connectivity and water infrastructure have already been identified, subject to final engineering, permitting and commercial documentation. Once fully deployed, Gorilla is targeting approximately US$1.5B of annualised revenue from the campus starting 2028, subject to customer contracting, deployment ramp up & full commercial utilization.

“Anyone can talk about AI, but very few can put together the actual physical platform required to run it,” said Jay Chandan, Chairman and CEO of Gorilla Technology. “This milestone deserves to be celebrated. We’ve secured the land and utilities needed for large-scale compute and cleared hurdles that many others have not.”

“Our funding strategy is centered on project level debt, infrastructure debt, asset backed financing, potential bond structures and non-dilutive capital sourced through Gorilla Technology Capital,” Mr. Chandan continued. “We are targeting long duration institutional capital, including pension funds, endowments, superannuation funds and infrastructure investors that understand the real asset nature of AI compute. We are here to build a serious business using smart capital.”

The project is also expected to generate significant local economic activity, including the creation of over 1,000 skilled jobs across engineering, operations, infrastructure management and support services as the campus is developed and brought online.

“From a technical and commercial perspective, this campus is designed to create a meaningful AI compute platform for Thailand and the wider Southeast Asian region,” said Dr. Rajesh Natarajan, Group CTO of Gorilla Technology. “The current planning model is based on 200MW facility load supporting approximately 150MW of net IT load and assuming a target PUE of approximately 1.3. Under an illustrative all-GB-300 configuration, using approximately 142kW per rack and 72 GPUs per rack, this would support approximately 76,000 GPUs at full deployment. The more important point is that the campus is being structured for phased capacity delivery, allowing Gorilla to match infrastructure deployment with customer demand and engineering readiness.”

The first phase of the campus is targeted for completion by Q1 2027, with the broader campus expected to be developed in phases thereafter, aligned to customer demand, infrastructure readiness and capital deployment. The campus is being designed to support Gorilla’s DBOT model, under which Gorilla designs, builds, operates and commercializes critical AI infrastructure for governments, enterprises and strategic partners.

In closing, Mr. Chandan commented, “AI infrastructure is a large growth story. Customers are no longer looking for theoretical capacity. They need real sites, real power, real connectivity, real operating capability and credible partners that can execute. This is the platform Gorilla is building.”

About Gorilla Technology Group Inc.

Headquartered in London U.K., Gorilla is a global solution provider in Security Intelligence, Network Intelligence, Business Intelligence, IoT technology and data centres. We provide a wide range of solutions, including Smart City, Network, Video, Security Convergence and IoT, across select verticals of Government & Public Services, Manufacturing, Telecom, Retail, Transportation & Logistics, Healthcare and Education, by using AI and Deep Learning Technologies.

Our expertise lies in revolutionizing urban operations, bolstering security and enhancing resilience. We deliver pioneering products that harness the power of AI in intelligent video surveillance, facial recognition, license plate recognition, edge computing, post-event analytics and advanced cybersecurity technologies. By integrating these AI-driven technologies, we empower Smart Cities to enhance efficiency, safety and cybersecurity measures, ultimately improving the quality of life for residents.

For more information, please visit our website: Gorilla-Technology.com

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the “safe harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Gorilla’s actual results may differ from its expectations, estimates and projections and consequently, you should not rely on these forward-looking statements as predictions of future events. Words such as “expect,” “estimate,” “project,” “budget,” “forecast,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “plan,” “may,” “will,” “could,” “should,” “believes,” “predicts,” “potential,” “might” and “continues,” and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements include, without limitation, statements regarding our agreements with Yotta, including the expected timing and amount of revenues that may be generated thereunder, the timing of deployment of the servers, and the potential for additional collaboration between Yotta and Gorilla, along with those other risks described under the heading “Risk Factors” in the Form 20-F Gorilla filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on April 15, 2026 and those that are included in any of Gorilla’s future filings with the SEC. These forward-looking statements involve significant risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from expected results. Most of these factors are outside of the control of Gorilla and are difficult to predict. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those indicated or anticipated by such forward-looking statements. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance upon any forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date made. Gorilla undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date they were made except as required by law or applicable regulation.

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Daniel Dae Kim explores the global impact of Korean culture across four fascinating episodes of CNN Original Series K-Everything

HONG KONG, May 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — How did one relatively small country in East Asia develop such a massive influence on the rest of the world, from California to Singapore and everywhere in between? CNN Original Series K-Everything travels to South Korea to answer that question. Across four compelling episodes, K-Everything will trace the roots of Korean culture with some of the biggest names in the country’s creative scene.  

Daniel Dae Kim explores the global impact of Korean culture across four fascinating episodes of CNN Original Series K-Everything
Daniel Dae Kim explores the global impact of Korean culture across four fascinating episodes of CNN Original Series K-Everything

Host and executive producer, Daniel Dae Kim, goes from Seoul to Pyeongchang and beyond, on a journey of cultural exploration. Follow along as Kim uncovers the country’s complicated history through travel and entertainment to find out what’s driving this global phenomenon.  

“It’s both a personal and professional thrill to be able to showcase Korea through our series, K-Everything,” said Kim. “There’s never been more interest in its people and culture, so it feels like the perfect time to explore the dynamics of its success. Whether you’re already a K-expert, or a newbie, we hope you’ll be able to gain a unique and fresh perspective on a place that means so much to me.”

In the premiere episode, Kim explores what’s behind the unprecedented rise of K-pop on the international stage. The Korean pop industry has produced some of the most successful music acts ever. Behind the catchy tunes and slick choreography, there’s a fine-tuned formula for creating hits and harnessing the power of fans. Kim meets some of K-pop’s biggest artists including Psy, Taeyang, JEON SOMI, AllDay Project and MEOVV, and examines the superfan phenomenon driving this industry.  

In one generation, South Korea’s film and TV industry has gone from censorship to winning Oscars and breaking streaming records. In episode two, Kim looks at this period of rapid change, and how it is driving a new wave of storytelling. Through conversations with some of the country’s most celebrated creators including leading actor Lee Byung-hun, director Yeon Sang-ho, screenwriter Kim Eun-sook, and entertainment industry pioneer Miky Lee, Kim finds out why themes that preoccupy Korean creatives are resonating with audiences worldwide.   

Korean barbecue might have put K-food on the map, but it’s only one aspect of the country’s richly diverse cuisine. In episode three, Kim explores the meteoric rise of Korean cuisine, through conversations with legendary chefs and restauranteurs like Corey Lee, Mingoo Kang, and Cho Hee-sook, in a story that is not just about what to eat and how to make it, but about nostalgia, pride, innovation, and determination.   

South Korea is widely regarded as the cosmetics capital of the world, with legions of fans aspiring to look like their flawless K-celebrity idols. In the final episode of K-Everything, Kim digs beneath the surface to learn why the desire to focus on appearance is deeply ingrained in Korean society, driven by rapid modernization and political shifts. He’s joined by top model Irene Kim, and leading beauty influencer, LeoJ, to find out what K-beauty means for men and women in Korea. 

K-Everything continues the legacy of CNN Original Series’ host-led storytelling that examines global culture and the human experience, joining an award-winning library of premium programming streaming on the CNN app. 

The CNN Original Series is sponsored by one of South Korea’s largest companies, Hyundai Motor Company, a global brand deeply rooted in Korean heritage whose growth has mirrored the country’s own journey of innovation and progress. 

K-Everything premieres Saturday, May 9 at 8am ET and replays at 8pm ET and on Sunday, May 10 at 11am ET and 3pm ET on CNN International. The 4-episode series will stream live for CNN International pay TV subscribers via CNN.com, CNN connected TV and mobile apps weekly. It will be available on demand beginning Saturday, May 9 to CNN’s streaming subscribers in the US via CNN.com and CNN connected TV and mobile apps. The series will also be available to stream on HBO Max, where available.

Kim is repped by UTA, Linden Entertainment, Narrative PR and Gang Tyre. 

K-Everything trailer: https://youtu.be/tejmMouplGQ
K-Everything images: https://bit.ly/3OHefMN
K-Everything microsite: http://edition.cnn.com/world/k-everything

About CNN Originals 
The CNN Originals group develops, produces and acquires original, long-form unscripted programming for CNN Worldwide. Amy Entelis, executive vice president of talent, CNN Originals and creative development, oversees the award-winning CNN Originals portfolio that includes the following premium content brands: CNN Original Series, CNN Films, CNN Presents, and the newly formed CNN Studios, an internal production studio which creates long-form programming for CNN’s global platforms. Since 2012, the team has overseen and executive produced more than 45 multi-part documentary series and 60 feature-length documentary films, earning more than 110 awards and 445 nominations for the cable network, including CNN Films’ first Academy Award® for Navalny. Acclaimed titles include the Peabody Award winning and 13-time Emmy® Award-winning Anthony Bourdain Parts Unknown; five time Emmy® nominee, Apollo 11, directed by Todd Douglas Miller; Emmy® nominated Eva Longoria: Searching for Mexico; the Emmy® Award-nominated “Decades Series”: The Sixties, The Seventies, The Eighties, The Nineties, The 2000s, and The 2010s, executive produced by Tom Hanks and Gary Goetzman; The Last Movie Stars, directed by Ethan Hawke about the lives and careers of actors and humanitarians Joanne Woodward and Paul Newman; Grammy® Award nominee Little Richard: I Am Everything, directed by Lisa Cortés; The Many Lives of Martha Stewart; This is Life with Lisa Ling; Primetime Emmy® and duPont-Columbia Award-winning, RBG, directed by Betsy West and Julie Cohen; See It Loud: The History of Black Television, executive produced by LeBron James and Maverick Carter; Space Shuttle Columbia: The Final Flight in partnership with the BBC; the Producers Guild Award and three-time Emmy® Award-winning Stanley Tucci: Searching for Italy; BAFTA nominee and Directors Guild Award winner, Three Identical Strangers, directed by Tim Wardle; and the five-time Emmy® Award-winning United Shades of America with W. Kamau Bell; and the five-time Emmy® Award-winning The Whole Story with Anderson Cooper. CNN Originals can be seen on CNN, to stream via a CNN All Access subscription, on the CNN Original Hub on HBO Max and discovery+, on the CNN Originals FAST channel, and with a pay TV subscription via CNN.com, CNN apps and cable operator platforms.  

About CNN International  
CNN’s portfolio of news and information services is available in seven different languages across all major TV, digital and mobile platforms, reaching more than 379 million households around the globe. CNN International is the number one international TV news channel according to all major media surveys across Europe, the Middle East and Africa, the Asia Pacific region, and Latin America and has a US presence that includes CNNgo. CNN Digital is a leading network for online news, mobile news and social media. CNN is at the forefront of digital innovation and continues to invest heavily in expanding its digital global footprint, with a suite of award-winning digital properties and a range of strategic content partnerships, commercialised through a strong data-driven understanding of audience behaviours. CNN has won multiple prestigious awards around the world for its journalism. Around 1,000 hours of long-form series, documentaries and specials are produced every year by CNNI’s non-news programming division. CNN has 36 editorial offices and more than 1,100 affiliates worldwide through CNN Newsource. CNN International is a Warner Bros. Discovery company.

SEMICON Southeast Asia 2026 Officially Launches in Kuala Lumpur, Highlighting Shifts in Global Semiconductor Supply Chains

The official ceremony underscores Southeast Asia’s growing role in the global semiconductor value chain through collaboration, innovation and ecosystem-wide partnerships


KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 5 May 2026 – SEMICON Southeast Asia (SEMICON SEA) 2026 was officially launched today at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC), bringing together policymakers, manufacturers, suppliers, researchers, investors and emerging talent from across the global semiconductor ecosystem for three days of industry dialogue, technology showcases and business engagement.

The opening ceremony was officiated by YB Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani, Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI), and attended by SEMI leadership, the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) led by the Chief Executive Officer Datuk Sikh Shamsul Ibrahim Sikh Abdul Majid, and senior executives from global semiconductor companies.

Held under the theme ‘Transform Tomorrow’ in strategic partnership with MITI and MIDA, SEMICON Southeast Asia 2026 is expected to welcome more than 20,000 innovators, policymakers and technology experts. The three-day event focuses on key industry priorities including manufacturing scale-up, advanced packaging, intelligent manufacturing and workforce development, as companies respond to demand driven by artificial intelligence, high-performance computing and advanced electronics.

Datuk Sikh Shamsul Ibrahim Sikh Abdul Majid, Chief Executive Officer of MIDA, said Malaysia is approaching the next phase of semiconductor growth as an active builder rather than a beneficiary of global trends.

“The semiconductor industry is at an inflection point, and Malaysia intends to be at the centre of what comes next. Under the MADANI Economy Framework and the New Industrial Master Plan 2030, we are not simply maintaining our position in the global semiconductor supply chain, we are deliberately reshaping it. The NIMP 2030 sets a clear direction for the E&E sector to move beyond assembly and test into design, advanced packaging and innovation-driven manufacturing, and MIDA is here to make that transition real. The RM28.5 billion secured by the E&E sector in 2025 is proof that global confidence in Malaysia has not wavered. What we are now building is the ecosystem to match that confidence, through supply chain integration, local capability development and the kind of high-value partnerships that platforms like SEMICON Southeast Asia are uniquely placed to catalyse,” said Datuk Sikh Shamsul Ibrahim.

“SEMI’s role has always been to bring together the global semiconductor ecosystem, and that responsibility becomes even more important as the industry grows in scale and complexity. Today, innovation is no longer confined to a single segment. It requires closer alignment across design, manufacturing, materials and supply chains. SEMICON Southeast Asia provides a platform to bridge these different parts of the ecosystem, enabling stakeholders to engage in more meaningful collaboration and move from discussion to execution,” said Ajit Manocha, President and CEO of SEMI.

“As demand continues to be driven by artificial intelligence, high-performance computing and advanced electronics, the ability to coordinate across regions and capabilities will be critical. SEMICON Southeast Asia 2026 is not only about showcasing technology, but about strengthening the partnerships needed to support long-term industry growth and resilience.”

The event features key leadership programmes including the Executive Leadership Summit, MIDA Strategic Semiconductor Forum and Seminar, Sustainability and Energy Summit, TechZoomers Challenge and TalentCONNECT, reflecting SEMICON Southeast Asia’s role not only as an exhibition platform, but as a convening point for leadership, capability and execution across the region’s semiconductor ecosystem.

Marking over a decade of strategic collaboration, MIDA and SEMI today reinforce 12 years of a transformative partnership dedicated to elevating Malaysia’s standing in the global semiconductor value chain. This enduring alliance remains anchored on three core pillars designed to future-proof the nation’s industrial landscape:

  • Ecosystem Integration: Harmonising domestic and international supply chains to ensure seamless operational synergy.
  • Enterprise Capability: Empowering local businesses to scale their technical expertise and compete on a global stage.
  • Talent Advancement: Cultivating a high-skilled workforce as the essential bedrock of Malaysia’s long-term economic resilience and competitive edge.

SEMICON Southeast Asia 2026 runs from 5–7 May 2026 at MITEC, Kuala Lumpur, with participation from companies and organisations across Asia, the United States and Europe.

The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.

About MIDA

MIDA is the government’s principal investment promotion and development agency under the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) to oversee and drive investments into the manufacturing and services sectors in Malaysia. Headquartered in Kuala Lumpur Sentral, MIDA has 12 regional and 20 overseas offices. MIDA partners with investors at every stage of their journey, supporting sustainable growth and long-term value creation for Malaysia. For more information, please visit and follow MIDA on X, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, TikTok and YouTube.

About SEMI

SEMI® is the global industry association connecting over 4,000-member companies and 1.5 million professionals worldwide across the semiconductor and electronics design and manufacturing supply chain. We accelerate member collaboration on solutions to top industry challenges through Advocacy, Workforce Development, Sustainability, Supply Chain Management and other programs. Our SEMICON® expositions and events, technology communities, standards and market intelligence help advance our members’ business growth and innovations in design, devices, equipment, materials, services and software, enabling smarter, faster, more secure electronics. Visit , contact a regional office, and connect with SEMI on and to learn more.

Delta Electronics Spotlights AI and Integrated Solutions to Advance Semiconductor Packaging at SEMICON Southeast Asia 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, May 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Delta Electronics, a global leader in power management and smart green solutions, attends SEMICON Southeast Asia 2026 to present its cutting-edge smart manufacturing solutions with AI playing a central role in enabling smarter, more connected, advanced semiconductor packaging production featuring greater speed, precision, and scalability.

Delta Electronics Spotlights AI and Integrated Solutions to Advance Semiconductor Packaging at SEMICON Southeast Asia 2026
Delta Electronics Spotlights AI and Integrated Solutions to Advance Semiconductor Packaging at SEMICON Southeast Asia 2026

Eng Yong Ch’ng, Country Manager, Delta Electronics Malaysia, said, “For manufacturers, the adoption of advanced semiconductor packaging is accelerating, and so is the pressure to ramp up faster, optimize costs, and scale reliably. At SEMICON Southeast Asia 2026, Delta is demonstrating how a seamlessly integrated, connected, AI-enabled systems approach can help semiconductor manufacturers move beyond isolated performance improvements to achieve greater efficiency and consistency across their entire production lines.”

Delta’s showcase will focus on three key areas including precision motion, AI-enabled smart equipment, and energy-efficient infrastructure.

Precision Motion

As semiconductor components continue to shrink, achieving consistent, high-speed precision is critical. Delta will demonstrate motion solutions designed to meet these stringent requirements.

The Multi-Axis Servo System (ASDA-W3) features a compact design with synchronized, high-speed multi-directional movement, supporting the precision and repeatability required in advanced assembly processes. On the other hand, the Linear Positioning Link (LPL), developed specifically for semiconductor applications, delivers sub-micron positioning accuracy to enable greater control and stability beyond what conventional motor systems can achieve.

Delta will also present its FuzionSC semiconductor placement platform engineered to meet the demand of advanced packaging. This is the most versatile platform in terms of part feeding, highest accuracy across the largest board/panel dimension in the industry at 30,000CPH. Paired with a High-Speed Wafer Feeder, the platform enables advanced multi-die placement with greater flexibility and efficiency. It supports different wafer types and sizes, including flip chip and direct die attach with integrated wafer expansion.

The FuzionSC UHA head, launching in Q3 2026, will further improve precision and throughput, enabling the platform to support advanced semiconductor applications such as AI and photonics. Manufacturers using Universal Instruments’ packaging technology together with Delta’s automation solutions have reported efficiency gains of 20 to 25 percent, with deployments across industries including AI, automotive, medical, and industrial sectors.

Smart Equipment

Beyond precision, improving how quickly and efficiently systems are deployed has become a key priority for semiconductor manufacturers.

Delta’s Equipment Onboarding Suite is an integrated automation platform spanning the full equipment lifecycle, from virtual design to production and OT security. It comprises four core solutions: DIATwin for simulation and virtual commissioning to reduce downtime and improve throughput; DIAEAP+ for multi-protocol connectivity, low-code development, and AI-driven analytics; DIASECS to streamline SECS/GEM compliance while cutting development effort; and DAA (Delta Application Allowlisting), a cybersecurity solution that protects legacy and modern equipment with proven ransomware defense and SEMI E187 support.

AI-Enabled Solution 

Delta’s AI Vision Solution for Smart Manufacturing (ACME), showcased for the first time at SEMICON Malaysia, is an AI-powered system that monitors manual assembly processes in real time to detect errors, ensure compliance with standard operating procedures (SOPs), and provide immediate feedback for correction. Using deep learning-driven video analytics, the solution identifies incorrect actions, missing or wrong components, and deviations in workflow as they happen, enabling operators to correct issues on the spot. By turning manual operations into measurable, data-driven processes, ACME helps manufacturers reduce defects and rework, strengthen traceability, and improve overall productivity and quality.

“The industry is shifting from focusing on individual machine performance to how entire systems perform,” said Jason Yuan, President, Southeast Asia and Australia & New Zealand, Delta Electronics. “In this environment, standalone machines are no longer enough. Equipment needs to be connected, able to communicate in real time, and capable of self-diagnosing issues before they affect operations. What matters now is how quickly systems can be deployed, how reliably they run, and how efficiently resources are used. This is where Delta’s integrated approach delivers real value across the production line.”

As semiconductor manufacturing scales, energy consumption and sustainability have become critical considerations. Delta’s solutions are designed to help manufacturers improve operational efficiency while reducing energy usage, supporting both performance and environmental goals.

ABOUT DELTA ELECTRONICS INT’L (Singapore)

The company is a wholly owned subsidiary of Delta Electronics, Inc.

ABOUT DELTA

Delta, founded in 1971, and listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange (code:2308), is a global leader in switching power supplies and thermal management products with a thriving portfolio of IoT-based smart energy-saving systems and solutions in the fields of industrial automation, building automation, telecom power, data center infrastructure, EV charging, renewable energy, energy storage and display, to nurture the development of smart manufacturing and sustainable cities. As a world-class corporate citizen guided by its mission statement, “To provide innovative, clean and energy-efficient solutions for a better tomorrow,” Delta leverages its core competence in high-efficiency power electronics and its ESG-embedded business model to address key environmental issues, such as climate change. Delta serves customers through its sales offices, R&D centers and manufacturing facilities spread over close to 200 locations across 5 continents.

Throughout its history, Delta has received various global awards and recognition for its business achievements, innovative technologies and dedication to ESG. Since 2011, Delta has been listed on the Dow Jones Best-in-Class World Index (formerly the DJSI World Index of Dow Jones Sustainability™ Indices) for 14 consecutive years. Delta has also won CDP with double A List for 4 times for its substantial contribution to climate change and water security issues and has been named Supplier Engagement Leader for its continuous development of a sustainable value chain for 8 consecutive years.

For detailed information about Delta, please visit: www.deltaww.com