HONG KONG, March 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The Battery Show Asia 2026, co-located with Energy Storage Asia and Mobility Tech Asia, successfully wrapped up its three-day event from March 10 to 12 at AsiaWorld-Expo in Hong Kong. The event brought together over 200 exhibitors and showcased more than 1,000 cutting-edge technologies and products, solidifying its position as a premier global platform for energy, technology, and innovation.

The event attracted 15,367 professional buyers from 103 countries and regions, with international buyers making up an impressive 62.1% of attendees. Key participants included representatives from government agencies, industry organizations, vehicle manufacturers, energy and storage system integrators, smart grid companies, battery manufacturers, core component suppliers, research institutions, and investment firms, underscoring the event’s global reach and industry significance.

Global Business Opportunities: 100+ International Buyer Groups and On-Site Deals

The Battery Show Asia 2026 welcomed over 100 professional buyer groups from Europe, North America, India, South Korea, Vietnam, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia, South America, and various regions of China, including Hong Kong, Macau, and the mainland. These groups engaged in meaningful discussions with exhibitors, fostering efficient connections and driving targeted business collaborations.

International buyers actively expressed procurement intentions and signed contracts during the event, enabling exhibitors to expand their footprint in overseas markets. Notably, European buyers increased by 43%, highlighting strong market potential. Buyer groups from Southeast Asia, including Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam, demonstrated robust regional demand, while South American buyers, such as those from Brazil, reached procurement agreements with exhibitors, further enhancing international cooperation opportunities.

This dynamic exchange not only supported Chinese companies in accessing global markets but also provided overseas enterprises with a vital opportunity to strengthen their presence in the Asia-Pacific region, reaffirming the exhibition’s role as a critical bridge in the global industrial chain.

Energy + Technology + Innovation: Thousands of Groundbreaking Products on Display

Leading companies such as CATL, Tianneng, REPT BATTERO, Yunsa Power, WeLion, TotalEnergies, and Lead Intelligent showcased their latest innovations in battery materials, cell manufacturing, battery components, energy storage systems, commercial and industrial storage solutions, and charging equipment.

The exhibition also featured a dedicated application zone, spotlighting cutting-edge technologies in heavy-duty trucks, light-duty vehicles, passenger cars, two-wheelers, eVTOLs, and residential and industrial energy storage systems. These displays demonstrated the diverse applications of battery technology across multiple industries.

Setting New Milestones: Upgraded Highlights of The Battery Show Asia 2026

The event introduced a series of high-profile activities, marking a new chapter for The Battery Show in the Asia-Pacific region:

• Grand Opening Ceremony: Industry leaders from government, academia, and research institutions gathered to inaugurate the event.
• Advisory Board Certificate Awarding Ceremony: Recognizing global experts for their contributions to the event as well as to the industry.
• CCPIT Zhejiang Matchmaking Event: Organized by CCPIT Zhejiang to support Zhejiang enterprises in expanding overseas.
• New Energy Summit 2026: Future Energy Solutions – Building a Sustainable Future: Hosted by the Centre of Advanced Power and Autonomous Systems, Hong Kong Productivity Council, exploring sustainable energy directions.
• Women Leaders in Energy Awards: Celebrating the achievements of women in the energy sector.
• Closed-Door Roundtable Meeting: Industry leaders convened to explore future development trends.

These activities underscored the exhibition’s international influence and professional caliber, while setting new benchmarks for The Battery Show’s Asia-Pacific strategy.

Igniting Innovation: 150 Conference Sessions Explore the Industry’s Future

The event featured 150 high-quality speeches and discussions, with over 130 global industry leaders and technical experts sharing insights on policy trends, industry development, technological innovation, and market dynamics.

Key topics included advanced battery technologies, battery safety and recycling, solid-state batteries, energy storage applications, multi-sector battery innovations, electric vehicle technologies, hydrogen energy practices, Southeast Asian market opportunities, market reports, and investment trends. These forums provided attendees with a comprehensive, multidimensional perspective, fostering the exchange of global technologies and practices.

Looking Ahead: The Battery Show Asia 2027

The Battery Show Asia 2027 is scheduled to take place from July 14 to 16, 2027, at AsiaWorld-Expo in Hong Kong. Industry professionals are warmly invited to join and witness the future of battery and energy innovation.

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SHANGHAI, March 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — On March 15, the Appliance & Electronics World Expo 2026 (AWE2026) concluded after four dynamic days, bringing together 1,200+ global companies and innovators to showcase AI-powered smart living. Preliminary figures from AWE show attendance surged by more than 30% year-on-year, making it the world’s largest consumer tech exhibition.

The main venue at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre spanned over 140,000 square meters, drawing hundreds of thousands of visitors for immersive experiences. The Shanghai Eastern Hub International Business Cooperation Zone venue featured a streamlined entry for international attendees with pre-registration and visa-free access, letting them attend the show upon arrival.

Centered on the theme “Smart AI, Smarter Future,” AWE2026 saw leading companies showcase how AI is transforming every aspect of smart living.

Haier and Dreame stood out with entire-hall exhibitions exceeding 10,000 square meters each. Haier unveiled its upgraded AI Eye 2.0 and launched the Seeker lineup of L4 intelligent appliances, featuring three types of household service robots for cleaning, companionship, and domestic assistance. Dreame presented a full-range ecosystem covering smart appliances, smartphones, vehicles, aerospace exploration, energy management, and computing power, with flagship debuts including a clothes-folding robot, its self-developed “Chixiao 01” mobile processor, and the Nebula NEXT 01X.

In the smart home space, brands including Haier, Huawei, Hisense, Siemens, and Panasonic highlighted deeply integrated AI products, showing the shift from passive to actively serving appliances.

Home service robotics emerged as a major highlight, with companies such as Haier, Hisense, TCL, Fotile, Roborock, MOVA, Ecovacs, and Dreame unveiling everything from companion robots and robotic kitchens to wheeled and even flying cleaning devices, unlocking new levels of hands-free living.

Embodied AI also took center stage. Companies including Unitree, Agibot, MagicLab, Tesla, DEEP Robotics, ULS Robotics, Tars, Zeroth, Genisom AI, and others showcased robots capable of complex tasks—from boxing and embroidery to unscrewing bottle caps—showing rapid advances in perception and motion control.

In the smart terminal sector, brands such as Huawei, Dreame, BOE, Aridge, BYD, Tesla, Vertaxi, NAVEE, Segway-Ninebot, and Sky Motor showcased next-generation solutions including electric vehicles, water-based aircraft, flying cars, and smart two-wheelers. Meanwhile, companies including Qwen, XREAL, Lenovo, ZTE, Insta360, TCL RayNeo, Robam, Shokz, Rokid and Orka Tech unveiled the latest wave of AI-powered devices, from smart glasses and smartphones to PCs, earbuds, and action cameras.

Beyond devices, AWE2026 also spotlighted breakthroughs in chips and computing from Intel, Lisuan Tech, MiniMax, Dreame, Ugreen and Moore Threads alongside next-generation display technologies from Sony, Hisense, TCL, LG, Changhong, and Skyworth, and brain-computer interface innovations from BrainCo, Stonehill, and others highlighted advances in human-machine integration.

2026, hailed as the “year of robotics,” kicked off with AWE2026’s spectacular AI showcase, making one thing clear: the future is here. As nearly 10,000 intelligent products move from exhibition floors into daily life and human-machine interaction grows smoother, AWE signals more than innovation—it marks the starting line for an industry-wide transformation, accelerating a new era of human-machine coexistence.

SINGAPORE, March 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Digital travel platform Agoda has unveiled its ranking of Asian travelers that are the most passionate about culinary experiences during their travels. The findings, derived from a survey of Asian travelers as part of Agoda’s 2026 Travel Outlook Report, reveal that Asia’s biggest foodies hail from Taiwan, Vietnam, and South Korea, where 47%, 35%, and 34%, respectively, cite food as a key reason for travel.

Food is increasingly taking center stage as a primary reason for travel, with more Asian travelers eager to explore destinations that offer unforgettable culinary experiences. This shift reflects a broader trend where gastronomy is becoming a significant motivator in choosing where to go, what to do, and where to stay, as travelers seek to immerse themselves in the local food culture of their chosen destinations. Agoda’s survey results highlight this evolution, revealing that culinary experiences have climbed into the top three motivators for Asian travelers, jumping from sixth place last year.

Leading the list are travelers from Taiwan, with 47% indicating that culinary experiences are among their top reasons to travel. This highlights Taiwan’s rich food culture and the importance of gastronomy in the travel plans of its residents.

Vietnamese and South Korean travelers follow in second and third place, with 35% and 34% of respondents, respectively, emphasizing their deep appreciation for diverse and flavorful cuisines while traveling.

Travelers from Malaysia and Japan rank fourth and fifth as Asia’s top foodies, with 33% and 32% of respondents, respectively, prioritizing food in their travel itineraries.

Finally, Indonesia (31%), Thailand (20%) and India (8%) round out the list of the top eight most flavor-forward travelers, showcasing their keen interest in exploring global cuisines.

Andrew Smith, Senior Vice President, Supply at Agoda shared, “Food is a universal language that connects us all, and it’s exciting to see how travelers from different markets prioritize culinary experiences when making travel plans. At Agoda, we are thrilled to support these gastronomic adventurers in discovering the world’s most delicious destinations with activities ranging from local food tours to hands-on cooking classes, wherever their taste buds may take them.”

For those seeking out their next culinary adventure, Agoda offers over 300,000 activities, more than 6 million holiday properties, and over 130,000 flight routes, all of which can be combined in the same booking. Discover the best deals on Agoda’s mobile app and start planning your next foodie getaway today.

ANYANG, South Korea, March 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Vieworks, a prominent South Korean provider of industrial imaging solutions, is scheduled to participate in Vision China Shanghai 2026 from March 25th to 27th at Booth 5309 in Hall W5. The company’s exhibit will feature a comprehensive range of industrial cameras, lenses, accessories, and industrial X-ray detectors designed for the most demanding vision applications.

Building on its reputation for industry-leading high resolution cameras, Vieworks will debut the VPS-245MX2. This area scan camera utilizes thermoelectric Peltier cooling to feature an impressive 245 megapixel resolution, making it an ideal choice for high-precision tasks such as inspecting flat panel displays, printed circuit boards, and semiconductor components.

The primary focus of the exhibit is the next-generation CoaXPress-over-Fiber (CoF) interface technology. Vieworks’ CoF solution utilizes fiber optics to reach transmission speeds of up to 100 Gbps, effectively eliminating data bottlenecks over long distances and providing the stability required for complex applications.

Vieworks will also showcase the VTS Series, the latest addition to its TDI (time delayed integration) line scan camera portfolio. By integrating back-side illuminated (BSI) sensors, these cameras achieve significantly higher quantum efficiency (QE) and a superior signal-to-noise ratio (SNR). This enhanced sensitivity ensures elite image quality across the visible, UV, and NIR spectrums, particularly in light-starved environments.

In addition to its cameras, the booth will feature the VEO Series of industrial lenses. This family of high-performance optics was co-developed with Schneider Kreuznach and specifically engineered to complement the technical specifications of Vieworks’ cameras. A live demonstration will highlight the VEO 10.0x lens working in tandem with a Vieworks camera and an autofocus module.

The display will further include the company’s latest breakthroughs in the industrial X-ray sector, specifically its flexible bendable detectors. While traditional flat panel detectors are limited by their rigid form, these bendable units enable the non-destructive testing of curved objects like industrial piping, offering the flexibility required for specialized inspection environments.

To maximize image processing performance, it is essential to have technology that can acquire and transmit vast amounts of data quickly and reliably, noted a representative from Vieworks. By presenting these CoF and BSI solutions in Shanghai, the company aims to provide the critical infrastructure needed for increasingly demanding inspection markets.

Industry professionals are invited to visit Booth 5309 in Hall W5 during Vision China Shanghai 2026 to see how these latest advancements are shaping the future of the global machine vision industry. 

About Vieworks Co., Ltd.

With industry-leading technology, Vieworks provides machine vision solutions encompassing industrial cameras, industrial lenses, and accessories. As your vision partner, Vieworks offers innovative vision and insight for your vision system. For more information, please visit vision.vieworks.com