AfricAI has secured exclusive continental rights from Micropolis Robotics to commercialise and deploy advanced autonomous robotics platforms across Africa, under a multi-year agreement that industry analysts describe as a pivotal development for robotics infrastructure on the continent. The deal prohibits Micropolis from direct sales or appointing alternative distributors in the territory, establishing AfricAI as the central execution, localisation and go-to-market partner for Micropolis’s robotics systems across industrial, […]
Arabian Post Staff -Dubai PureLab and LODD have launched a pilot programme in Abu Dhabi to transport blood samples using drones, marking a step towards integrating unmanned aerial vehicles into routine medical logistics and emergency healthcare supply chains. The initiative is designed to cut transit times for critical diagnostic samples, reduce reliance on road transport, and strengthen the resilience of laboratory networks during peak demand or traffic […]
HANOI, VIETNAM & TEL AVIV, ISRAEL – Media OutReach Newswire – 27 January 2026 – VinFast and Autobrains, a leading AI innovator in the automotive industry, today announced a strategic partnership on developing autonomous driving technology L2++ and a new autonomous vehicle architecture capable of transforming virtually any car into a self-driving “robo-car.” The collaboration underscores its growing technological strength and reinforces the commitment to advancing autonomous solutions that deliver cutting-edge yet accessible vehicle technology for people everywhere.
The strategic collaboration focuses on the research and development of enhanced L2++ autonomous driving technologies for future VinFast electric vehicles.
The strategic collaboration focuses on the research and development of enhanced L2++ autonomous driving technologies for future VinFast electric vehicles. VinFast’s current EV passenger lineup is equipped with Level 2 driving assistance features, and the upgraded L2++ system is already undergoing pilot testing on the VF 8 and VF 9 models. This partnership establishes a strong foundation for VinFast to progressively integrate more advanced autonomous capabilities across its full product portfolio, underscoring the company’s commitment to delivering safer, smarter, and more intuitive mobility experiences for customers worldwide.
In addition, the partnership will explore and develop the “Robo-Car” system — a first-of-its-kind AI architecture that eliminates the need for costly LiDAR, radar arrays, or HD maps. Instead, the system leverages seven standard cameras and a compact, high-performance computing chip capable of processing approximately 20 trillion operations per second, enabling advanced autonomous functionality at a fraction of the cost and complexity of traditional systems.
The Robo-Car system is powered by Autobrains’ Agentic AI architecture, which adapts to real-time driving scenarios with humanlike precision while minimizing computational demand and removing the need for costly hardware. Combined with Autobrains’ Air-to-Road localization, a camera-based mapping technology that fuses real-time visual data with satellite imagery to eliminate HD map dependence, this foundation enables a scalable and affordable Level 4 autonomous solution for both emerging and advanced markets. VinFast and Autobrains are now testing the Robo-Car in controlled zones in Hanoi, with plans to expand trials to larger cities and international markets.
Prof.-Dr. Nguyen Van Duong, Global Deputy CEO of VinFast and Director of ADAS/AD Research Institute, said:”VinFast’s strategic partnership with Autobrains is helping shape a disruptive approach to affordable autonomous driving that fits our long-term vision for global mobility. We aim to move advanced driving technology from early adopters to everyday drivers. VinFast is committed to making autonomous mobility safe, affordable, and available to all.”
Mr. Igal Raichelgauz, CEO of Autobrains, said: “The Robo-Carwe’re developing with VinFast is performing autonomous driving in real traffic with confidence and precision. It marks meaningful progress toward a future where drivers everywhere can enjoy safety, comfort, and freedom through autonomy. It also reflects our shared mission of making advanced autonomous capability accessible to everyone.”
VinFast is accelerating its global growth by expanding production capacity, broadening its product portfolio, and strengthening its presence in key international markets. The company continues to build momentum by working with leading local and international partners to integrate advanced technologies, enhance service quality, and elevate the overall vehicle experience. These collaborations allow VinFast to combine global expertise with its own rapid innovation, supporting the company’s mission to deliver high-quality, intelligent, and accessible electric vehicles to customers worldwide.
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About VinFast
VinFast (NASDAQ: VFS), a subsidiary of Vingroup JSC, one of Vietnam’s largest conglomerates, is a pure-play electric vehicle (“EV”) manufacturer with the mission of making EVs accessible to everyone. VinFast’s product lineup today includes a wide range of electric SUVs, e-scooters, and e-buses.
VinFast is currently embarking on its next growth phase through rapid expansion of its distribution and dealership network globally and increasing its manufacturing capacities with a focus on key markets across North America, Europe, the Middle East and Asia.
Autobrains is a leading AI company in the automotive industry. The company developed a paradigm-shifting AI technology called Agentic AI, backed by more than 300 patents addressing core autonomous driving challenges. Autobrains’ solutions for ADAS and autonomous driving offer advanced perception capability, low compute requirements, and sensor and SoC flexibility. The company is supported by strategic investors including Temasek, Knorr-Bremse AG, BMW i Ventures, Toyota Ventures, VinFast, Continental AG, and Autel.
A sweeping winter storm delivered an unusual alignment of heavy snowfall across five of the largest metropolitan areas on the US East Coast, marking a weather milestone highlighted by meteorologist Andrew Markowitz, known online as “Snowstradamus”. Writing on X, Markowitz said the storm marked the first instance in 3,655 days in which Boston, New York City, Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington, DC each recorded at least six inches […]
Harare’s local authorities have escalated flood warnings and emergency preparations across the capital following prolonged heavy rainfall that has overwhelmed drainage infrastructure and triggered flash floods in multiple low-lying suburbs. Officials have urged residents and motorists to adjust travel plans, heed evacuation guidance where issued and monitor weather conditions as water levels continue to rise across a city whose ageing systems have struggled under intensifying storms. City […]
US lawmakers have called on the Federal Trade Commission to take an expansive and rigorous look at the proposed roughly $55 billion acquisition of Electronic Arts by a consortium led by the Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund, urging scrutiny of its potential impact on workers, studios and competition across the video-game sector. Leaders of the Congressional Labor Caucus and a broader group of House Democrats warned that […]
Power outages spread across large parts of the US East Coast on Sunday as a powerful winter storm pushed heavy snow, freezing rain and ice from the Mid-Atlantic to New England, disrupting daily life for millions, straining energy infrastructure and forcing widespread travel cancellations. Utilities warned that restoration efforts could take days in some areas as hazardous conditions slowed repair crews and fresh snowfall compounded earlier damage. […]
Saudi Arabia’s Real Estate General Authority has brought into force a sweeping set of legal changes that widen access to property ownership for foreign companies and expatriate residents, marking a significant shift in how the Kingdom regulates and opens its real estate market. The new framework, effective from January 22, integrates these provisions into the national real estate legislative system, making all rules immediately enforceable under a […]
Ras Al Khaimah has enacted a new law establishing a comprehensive legal and technical framework for the testing, deployment and operation of autonomous vehicles, positioning the northern emirate among the jurisdictions in the region seeking to regulate emerging transport technologies with an emphasis on safety, security and data protection. The legislation, approved by the Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, lays out the conditions under which autonomous vehicles […]
Coinbase chief executive Brian Armstrong has argued that the growing divide in global wealth stems from structural barriers in capital formation and ownership, positioning blockchain-based tokenisation as a way to broaden access to assets traditionally controlled by a narrow segment of society. Tokenised finance framed as a path to wider ownership has become a recurring theme in Armstrong’s public remarks, investor communications and policy-facing discussions, where he […]
By Nantoo Banerjee India’s transport sector, combining road, rail, air and water, is ready for a significant job boom, with the logistics industry alone projected to grow at a 10.7 percent compound annual growth rate (CAGR) through the current year. The national budget for 2026-27, which is scheduled to be placed in Parliament on February […]
BirdsEyeView, a London-based insurtech specialising in satellite-driven climate risk analytics, has secured a seven-figure investment to accelerate the development of its artificial intelligence models and support international expansion, as demand grows for more precise tools to assess natural catastrophe exposure. The funding round was led by 24 Haymarket, a London-headquartered venture capital firm known for backing early-stage technology companies, with participation from all existing investors. Financial terms […]
Major powers are expanding sensor investment across land, air, sea, cyber and space as platforms grow faster, stealthier and more autonomous. Aerospace advances such as reusable launch vehicles, hypersonic flight and satellite mega-constellations depend on dense networks of precision sensors to operate safely and effectively. In military settings, those same tools are redefining early warning, targeting and defence. One of the most consequential shifts has been in […]
Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Source of Fate, a luxury real estate developer operating under the Wheel of Fate Group, has begun construction on Miraggio, a $707 million waterfront development on Al Marjan Island in Ras Al Khaimah, marking one of the largest private luxury residential investments announced on the northern emirate’s coastline. The ground-breaking ceremony on the reclaimed island signals the company’s formal entry into the upper […]
BARCELONA, SPAIN – Media OutReach Newswire – 21 January 2026 – The 450 MHz spectrum is becoming a key driver in smart grids due to its unique advantages. Once seen as a traditional frequency band, it has seen revitalization for industrial digitalization.
At HUAWEI CONNECT 2025, Jason Li, President of Global Marketing & Solutions from Huawei’s Electric Power Digitalization Business Unit, gave a statement.
“In the power industry, there are three key trends on the distribution side. Firstly, a massive amount of new energy will be integrated into the grid. Taking China as an example, by 2030, the installed capacity of distributed PV will reach approximately 1,000 GW. Secondly, the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) is expected to grow rapidly, with around 110 million EVs and approximately 55 million charging piles projected by 2030. This poses significant challenges for power distribution. Thirdly, digitalization is accelerating. AI has gone from a ‘nice-to-have’ to a ‘must-have.’ Power systems cannot achieve effective protection, automation, or digitization without high-quality data and reliable communication. In medium-voltage grids, we rely on private wireless networks to achieve reliable backhaul and support endpoint control. I believe 450 MHz is the optimal solution. As the lowest band within 3GPP standards, it offers wide coverage, supports vast amounts of connections, and provides highly reliable network performance, all at a low cost. Moreover, it benefits from a mature ecosystem. This makes it perhaps the best solution for power companies undergoing digital transformation.”
At Mobile World Congress 2026 in Barcelona, Huawei will showcase more success stories in private wireless networks and 450 MHz applications, along with innovative solutions for intelligent power distribution, substations, and power plant inspections. To explore successful digital transformation in the power sector, visit the Huawei booth at stand 1H50, Fira Gran Via Hall 1. For more information, please visit https://e.huawei.com/en/industries/grid.
Electric motorbike maker Matter has outlined a $150 million investment programme running through the 2028 calendar year, signalling a sharp acceleration in its manufacturing capacity, product development and market reach as competition intensifies in the electric two-wheeler segment. The company has set an annual sales target of between 1.50 lakh and 1.80 lakh electric motorbikes by 2028, positioning itself among the more aggressive growth players in the […]
Arabian Post Staff -Dubai EDGE, a specialised business unit operating under Trust’s industrial solutions portfolio, has signed a dealership agreement with Allison Transmission, marking a strategic step that broadens its footprint in high-performance propulsion systems and aftersales support across key regional markets. The agreement positions EDGE as an authorised dealer for Allison Transmission’s fully automatic transmissions, covering sales, service, genuine parts and technical support. The partnership […]
Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Ras Abu Fontas Power, a project company linked to one of Qatar’s largest power and water complexes, has signed a financing agreement of about $990 million with the Japan Bank for International Cooperation, marking one of the most substantial bilateral development-backed commitments to the Gulf’s utilities sector this year. The agreement underpins the long-term funding structure of the Ras Abu Fontas facility, a […]
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 20 January 2026 – Shell Hong Kong Limited (Shell) and the Transport Office of The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) held the “CUHK x Shell Electric School Bus Charging Station Opening Ceremony” on 15 January 2026, marking a significant milestone in advancing sustainable campus transportation. With the dedicated support from Shell, CUHK has launched its first Shell Recharge electric school bus charging station on campus, equipped with two fast chargers delivering up to 120 kW of power to provide efficient charging support for the university’s phased introduction of new energy school buses. Together with this initiative, the Hong Kong Productivity Council (HKPC) has provided CUHK with the first hybrid school bus on a Hong Kong university campus, making the first adoption of a hybrid school bus as a low-carbon transportation solution in local university campuses.
Shell and CUHK held the “CUHK x Shell Electric School Bus Charging Station Opening Ceremony” (From left to right: Mr. Kenneth Chung, Network Development & E-Mobility Manager of Shell Hong Kong Limited,Mr. Donald Lee, Transport Manager, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Mr. Simon Lee, Director of Security and Transport, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Mr. Dick Chan, General Manager of Shell Commercial Fuels- Hong Kong and Macau, Mr Yonghai Du, Chief Innovation Officer, Hong Kong Productivity Council and General Manager, Centre of Advanced Power and Autonomous Systems (APAS), Mr Ralph Xu, Head of Green Transportation, Centre of Advanced Power and Autonomous Systems (APAS))
First Shell Recharge Electric School Bus Charging Station installed in CUHK
As one of the leading global energy companies, Shell continues to focus on its strategy to deliver more value with less emissions while working to become a net-zero emissions business by 2050, contributing to global decarbonisation. This year, Shell installed CUHK’s first Shell Recharge electric school bus charging station, featuring two fast chargers with a power output of 120 kW, ensuring rapid and efficient energy replenishment for CUHK’s electric school buses. At the same time, Shell consistently upholds high safety standards, with stringent controls in the design, installation, and operation of the charging station to ensure a safe and reliable electric vehicle charging experience.
Since 2018, Shell has supported CUHK’s sustainability initiatives by supplying Shell FuelSave Diesel B5 for the university’s fleet, helping reduce emissions and enhancing operational efficiency. The collaboration has expanded with the introduction of fast-charging facilities further modernises CUHK’s transportation system and accelerates the adoption of innovative low-carbon technologies. Looking ahead, Shell will continue to work with CUHK to lead the development of advanced mobility solutions and demonstrate leadership in campus sustainability.
Mr. Yew Chong Tan, General Manager of Shell Commercial Fuels East, commented, “At Shell, we are committed to working with customers and partners to provide holistic energy solutions that power progress together. The installation of this electric school bus charging station at The Chinese University of Hong Kong exemplifies our dedication to such collaboration as we navigate the energy transition.”
First Shell Recharge Electric School Bus Charging Station installed in CUHK (From left to right: Mr. Donald Lee, Transport Manager, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Mr. Simon Lee, Director of Security and Transport, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Mr Yew Chong Tan, General Manager of Shell Commercial Fuels East, Mr. Dick Chan, General Manager of Shell Commercial Fuels- Hong Kong and Macau)
First Hybrid School Bus to Begin Operates at CUHK
The Hong Kong Productivity Council (HKPC) has provided CUHK with the first hybrid school bus ever deployed on a Hong Kong campus, which helps reduce diesel consumption and lower exhaust emissions compared to regular diesel coaches. When utilizing fast charging directly, it can reach an 80% battery charge in as little as 25 minutes.
Mr. Yonghai Du, Chief Innovation Officer of HKPC and General Manager, Centre of Advanced Power and Autonomous Systems (APAS), added, “This 12-meter plug-in hybrid bus is the first green transport project designed, developed, and assembled in Hong Kong by APAS, funded by the Innovation and Technology Fund and supported by our industry partners. This collaboration exemplifies the shared commitment of academia and industry to social responsibility. HKPC will continue to pioneer diverse innovative solutions, foster collaboration among ‘Government, industry, academia, research, investment, and applications’, expand the application demonstration of new technologies, products, and scenarios, and drive the transition towards green transportation.”
CUHK Advances Low-Carbon Transportation
These two major initiatives not only highlight CUHK’s dedication to sustainable development but also set a new standard for environmentally conscious transformation in transportation across Hong Kong.
Mr. Simon Lee, Director of Security and Transport at The Chinese University of Hong Kong, stated, “CUHK is committed to promoting sustainable development and embedding environmental protection principles within daily campus operations. By installing the EV charging station and introducing the hybrid campus bus, we aim to offer convenient transportation for staff and students while reducing carbon emissions and achieving low-carbon mobility. I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to Shell for its strong support of the charging station project and to the Hong Kong Productivity Council for its professional assistance in introducing the hybrid campus bus, enabling us to jointly drive campus transportation toward a new green milestone.”
France has moved to convene a meeting of Group of Seven finance ministers this week as tensions escalate with the United States over proposed tariffs linked to a high-profile dispute about Greenland. Paris is spearheading coordinated Western efforts to address what it and other European capitals describe as coercive trade threats from Washington, and to explore collective avenues for diplomatic and economic response amidst deepening strain in […]
Markets has begun offering around-the-clock, on-chain trading of a synthetic version of Tesla stock, a move that sharpens the debate over how far crypto platforms can go in replicating traditional equities without triggering the full weight of securities regulation. The product, described by Markets as a tokenised representation of Tesla, allows traders to take leveraged positions of up to 12 times and to buy or sell at […]
Bitcoin has pushed through a stubborn price ceiling near $95,000, reviving bullish sentiment after weeks of consolidation, yet underlying data points to a phase of heightened risk as participation from smaller wallet holders continues to thin. The advance, driven largely by institutional flows and derivatives positioning, has brought the market back to levels that previously triggered sharp corrections, prompting analysts to warn that price strength may be […]
Arabian Post Staff -Dubai A high-level delegation from Saudi Arabia, led by Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah, is set to take part in the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2026, underlining Riyadh’s effort to shape global economic and political debates at a time of shifting trade patterns, energy transitions and geopolitical uncertainty. Officials familiar with the plans said the delegation would include […]
Copper prices slid in late morning trade on Tuesday as investors locked in profits after a strong run and renewed scrutiny fell on consumption prospects in China, the world’s largest user of the industrial metal. The pullback left the market near its lowest point in a week, underscoring how quickly sentiment can turn when demand signals soften. Benchmark three-month copper on the London Metal Exchange was down […]
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