MDEC Highlights AI Sovereignty Agenda at Energy Transition Conference 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, 8 June 2026 – Malaysia’s commitment to building sovereign artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities and strengthening digital infrastructure resilience took centre stage at the Energy Transition Conference 2026 (ETCon26), where the Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) participated in a high-level panel discussion on the future of AI development in…

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Scientists Achieve the First Total Synthesis of Complex Alkaloids Isolated from Plants

Chiba, Japan, June 8, 2026: Researchers at Chiba University have achieved a significant breakthrough in medicinal chemistry by developing an innovative strategy to synthesize complex plant-derived alkaloids that could pave the way for next-generation cancer treatments. The research team, led by Professor Hayato Ishikawa of the Graduate School of Pharmaceutical…

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Vision statement: PPDS names ‘AV veteran’ Tom Keefe as new Director of Sales for Philips LED in North America

Powering forward: Bringing more than two decades of AV expertise and industry experience, Tom will play a pivotal role in supporting PPDS’ accelerating growth ambitions as the company continues its drive to become the preferred brand for premium, energy efficient dvLED installations across North America.  Amsterdam, 09 June 2026: PPDS,…

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Celebrating World Environment Day with a Commitment to Responsible Hospitality

Bengaluru, June 08: With sustainability continuing to shape the future of hospitality, Taj Bangalore marks World Environment Day by reaffirming its commitment to responsible and conscious luxury through Paathya — IHCL’s framework for sustainable operations. Further strengthening this commitment, the hotel has also been recognised with the prestigious IGBC Gold…

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Anytime Fitness India Strengthens West India Presence with New Club Launch in Gujarat

  Gujarat, June 08: Strengthening its growth momentum in West India, Anytime Fitness, India’s fastest-growing fitness franchise and part of the world’s largest gym chain, has unveiled its newest club in Vidhyanagar Road, Anand, Gujarat. The launch underscores the brand’s continued commitment to making premium, world-class fitness more accessible across…

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KIIT and KISS Honoured as Model Vehicle-Free Campuses, Receive Prestigious FERN Award

Bhubaneswar, June 8: Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) and Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences (KISS) have been recognised as Model Campuses under the Vehicle-Free Campus Initiative of the FIT India Movement and have been felicitated with the prestigious FERN Award for promoting sustainable mobility and healthy living practices. The…

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Olivia Creamery Brings Its Five-Year Kolkata Legacy of Artisanal Ice Cream to Delhi NCR

New Delhi, June 08: Olivia Creamery, the Kolkata-based artisanal ice cream brand founded by Chef Malika Chawla Batra and Srishti Chawla, has entered the Delhi NCR market, marking its first expansion beyond its home city. This cult–favourite luxury ice cream brand from Kolkata is now available across Delhi NCR through its website and direct ordering, bringing its signature small-batch indulgence straight to your doorstep.…

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