Networking

• WEPSEA 2026 will be held in Shanghai to showcase innovations in the packaging value chain, including digital printing, corrugated packaging, and food packaging technologies. • The event will feature over 20 conferences, workshops, and networking activities designed to provide technical insights and market intelligence for industry professionals. • The exhibition addresses the rapid transformation of Southeast Asia's manufacturing and consumer markets, focusing on digitalization, sustainability, and supply chain diversification.

• Taiwan networking equipment makers reported record-high monthly revenues for June 2026, with several companies also achieving new quarterly and first-half records. • The growth was primarily driven by increased demand for AI data center expansions, high-speed switches, and broadband network upgrades. • These results highlight the critical role of Taiwanese manufacturers in supporting the global infrastructure needed for AI and Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite connectivity.

• Yeego, an AI-powered relationship co-pilot developed by Singapore's Centaur Lab, launched on May 7, 2026, to help professionals identify key contacts and prioritize actions. • The tool provides interactive profiles and actionable insights on who matters in users' networks and next steps for engagement. • Aimed at boosting productivity in Southeast Asia's competitive business landscape, it leverages AI for personalized relationship management.