On February 27, the seminar themed “Technology Diffusion and Asia Prosperity” was held in Singapore. The event was hosted by Singapore-based consultancy Edge Research and marked the launch of its “Asia Prosperity Initiative.” Experts and representatives from policymaking, academia, and industry gathered to engage in in-depth discussions on trends in AI technology diffusion, the development of AI agents, and the future of regional AI governance.
Technology Diffusion Drives Social Transformation; Youth Development Pathways Being Rewritten
During the roundtable session on “How Responsible Technology Diffusion can enable a Prosperous Asia”, participants focused on the impact of AI development on employment structures, education systems, and talent cultivation models.
Professor Lawrence LOH, Director of Centre for Governance and Sustainability at the National University of Singapore Business School, noted that the main arena of frontier technological innovation has gradually shifted from traditional universities to corporations. Technology companies such as Google in the United States, Alibaba and Tencent in China have become key engines of AI innovation. Drawing on his teaching observations, he pointed out that certain job positions are facing displacement pressure from AI, intensifying competition for university graduates. How education systems can cultivate new types of talent suited to the AI era has become an urgent and practical question.
ZHANG Fan, Founder of Edge Research, cited U.S. studies indicating that generative AI has a greater impact on entry-level positions than on mid- to senior-level roles. In this context, companies will play an increasingly critical role in talent training and workplace adaptability. He referenced the example of U.S. tech company Palantir directly recruiting high school graduates for systematic training, describing it as an innovative exploration beyond traditional academic pathways and a new approach to diversified talent development.
Rapid Deployment of AI Agents; Heightened Security and Accountability Challenges
During the roundtable session on “AI for Good and Development in Southeast Asia”, discussions shifted toward the development and governance of AI agents.
Alvin CHIA, Head of APAC Digital Asset Innovation at Northern Trust, observed from the financial sector perspective that AI agents demonstrate significant efficiency advantages in areas such as customer service automation, risk management assistance, and trading decision support. However, the high sensitivity of financial systems necessitates extreme caution in deploying AI agents. “Each new tool integrated into an AI agent adds a potential attack surface,” he noted. Unauthorized agent operations may trigger compliance risks and financial fraud issues, making standardized protocols and cybersecurity mechanisms particularly critical.
HUANG Jingyang, Assistant Professor at the School of Public Policy, The Chinese University of Hong Kong (Shenzhen), highlighted that some AI hardware and agents currently achieve cross-application operations through underlying permissions such as screen reading and simulated clicks. Originally designed to assist visually impaired users, such technologies in commercial applications may lead to excessive privacy concessions and data misuse risks, while also disrupting existing internet business models. In contrast, cross-application collaboration mechanisms based on protocols such as A2A (Agent-to-Agent) and MCP, though still requiring user experience optimization in the short term, offer greater robustness in terms of privacy protection and ecosystem sustainability.
WANG Yin, Assistant Professor of Accounting at Singapore Management University, emphasized that the “black-box” decision-making nature of AI agents complicates accountability. When system decisions go wrong, it remains unclear whether responsibility should lie with developers, deployers, end users or other possible stakeholders. No country has yet provided a definitive answer. Therefore, defining authorization boundaries and establishing traceable accountability mechanisms will be central issues in designing AI agent governance frameworks.
ZHANG Fan added that AI agents are akin to “butlers”. If individuals hand over even the keys to their bedrooms or safes to AI agents, personal privacy and security are inevitably at risk. From this perspective, AI agent applications must strike a balance among convenience, reliability, and security.
Ongoing Governance Exploration; Promising Prospects for Southeast Asia
Participants also exchanged views on global AI governance trends and Southeast Asia’s regional development trajectory.
Benjamin GOH, Senior Assistant Director at Singapore’s National AI Group, remarked that the European Union’s AI Act, as an early mover in comprehensive AI regulation, has exerted significant influence on global AI governance debates. Meanwhile, Asian countries are actively exploring governance pathways suited to their respective development stages. The recently held India AI Impact Summit put forward proposals on issues such as data sharing and management. This January, Singapore’s Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) released the Model AI Governance Framework for Agentic AI, aiming to provide a reference framework for industry and promote international dialogue.
WANG Yin stressed that at the governmental level, differences in institutional capacity across Southeast Asian countries must be acknowledged. Beyond regulation, effective implementation and policy execution deserve equal attention. HUANG Jingyang added that from an industry perspective, self-regulation and consensus on standards are particularly important. Before hard regulations are introduced, industries are often the first to identify emerging risks; therefore, establishing voluntary standards within the sector is essential to advancing effective governance.
Regarding AI development prospects in Asia, particularly Southeast Asia, participants expressed optimism. Although Southeast Asian countries may follow in foundational large-model capabilities, they possess distinct strengths in application-layer innovation. With advantages in population scale, market diversity, and geostrategic positioning, Southeast Asia is well-positioned to build upon high-quality global foundation models, advance deep localization and adaptation, accelerate inclusive AI applications across sectors, and drive the regional digital economy toward a more inclusive growth trajectory.
CLEVELAND, Ohio, Mar 4, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Formerra, LLC ("Formerra"), a leading distributor of engineered thermoplastic resins, additives, elastomers, and other specialty materials, today announced the appointment of Tom Kelly as Chief Executive Officer ("CEO"). A seasoned executive with over 30 years of specialty and engineered materials experience, Tom is known for leading teams to drive differentiated growth and building high-performing organizations set up for long-term success. The former CEO, Cathy Dodd, will stay on as Special Advisor to the Board and will remain an investor in the Company.Tom brings extensive commercial, supply chain, and distribution experience with a strong background in scaling global enterprises in the engineered materials sector. After previous roles at Cabot Microelectronics and Chemtura, Tom's most recent role was Senior Vice President of Engineered Materials at Celanese, where he led key commercial and operational initiatives across engineered polymers and specialty segments. He brings a strong blend of leadership, industry insight, and supply-chain expertise to his new role as CEO of Formerra."Formerra has built a tremendous reputation as a technical selling organization and for putting customers first, supported by exceptional people and supplier partners in the engineered materials ecosystem," said Tom Kelly. "I'm excited about the opportunity to build on its strengths and accelerate capabilities in new geographies and adjacent materials. We will continue investing in our people, distribution network, and in our product line card to strengthen Formerra's competitive position globally."About FormerraFormerra, headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, is a leading distributor of engineered thermoplastic resins, additives, elastomers, and other specialty materials. Formerra supports leading blue-chip customers and suppliers with its extensive specialty materials portfolio and value-added combination of commercial and technical expertise, global market knowledge, and industry-leading logistics and service capabilities. Formerra offers highly specialized technical, processing, design and regulatory support for critical end market applications in the healthcare, consumer, industrial and mobility markets. Formerra operates an asset-light network of 37 warehouses and 21 bulk transfer stations located in North America, Central America, Europe, and Asia.Media ContactJackie MorrisMarketing Communications Manager, Formerrajackie.morris@formerra.com+1 630-972-3144SOURCE: Formerra Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com
Base58 Labs Advances Integration of Proprietary BHLE Infrastructure
LONDON, United Kingdom – March 04, 2026 – (SeaPRwire) – BASIS has announced a significant acceleration in platform development following its recent $35 million Pre-Series A capital raise. The funding enables parent company Base58 Labs to advance the commercial integration of its proprietary Base58 Hyper-Latency Engine (BHLE) into the BASIS staking infrastructure.
BHLE, developed over multiple years within institutional high-frequency trading (HFT) research environments, is now transitioning from research phase into structured platform deployment. The engine is designed to enhance execution efficiency, reduce latency-related inefficiencies, and optimise liquidity management across fragmented digital asset markets.
Industry observers note that the integration of institutional-grade execution frameworks into a staking infrastructure model represents a strategic evolution within the broader digital asset ecosystem. While detailed technical specifications remain confidential, Base58 Labs confirmed that BHLE will serve as a core execution layer within the BASIS architecture.
In parallel with the technical acceleration, Base58 Labs has initiated a large-scale recruitment programme across Europe and the United Kingdom. The company is onboarding quantitative engineers, blockchain systems architects, and regulatory compliance specialists, all of whom will focus exclusively on BASIS platform development and infrastructure scaling.
“Our objective is to combine years of proprietary research with expanded operational capacity,” a company spokesperson stated. “The recent capital raise enables us to consolidate technical, intellectual, and human resources around a single mission: delivering a high-performance staking infrastructure aligned with institutional standards.”
BASIS is also being developed with regulatory alignment in mind, including adherence to emerging European frameworks such as MiCA (Markets in Crypto-Assets). The platform aims to provide a structurally robust environment for both institutional and retail participants.
With liquidity reserves strengthened and integration milestones progressing, BASIS remains on track for an official launch in the second half of 2026.
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Tashkent, Uzbekistan – March 04, 2026 – (SeaPRwire) – FinHarbor, a modular financial infrastructure provider, has completed the core phase of a hybrid neobank platform for Asterium – a licensed fintech project in Uzbekistan that combines traditional banking with digital asset services under a single regulated framework.
Why Uzbekistan – Uzbekistan is actively building a regulated environment for digital assets. The country has introduced a national distributed ledger system (Mirasmanda) and a state-backed digital asset (HUMO), supervised by the National Agency for Perspective Projects (NAPP). For infrastructure providers, this creates a rare opportunity: a market where crypto and banking can coexist within a clear legal perimeter.
Asterium’s project is designed to operate fully within this framework.
What Was Deployed – FinHarbor adapted its microservices-based platform to the requirements of the Uzbek market and Asterium’s business model. The core deployment covers three key layers:
Banking infrastructure – management of fiat accounts, issuance of physical and virtual bank cards (VISA, MasterCard, HUMO), and integration with local processing systems.
Digital asset infrastructure – crypto account management, integration with Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Tron networks, as well as native connection to Uzbekistan’s Mirasmanda ledger for HUMO asset support.
Compliance and exchange – a unified KYC/KYB/AML/KYT module aligned with local and international standards, integration with global AML/KYT providers, and multiple exchange models including fiat-to-crypto, crypto-to-fiat, and crypto-to-crypto conversions with card-based ramp-in and ramp-off.
The result is a single platform where users can hold bank accounts and crypto wallets, exchange assets, and use cards – all within a regulated environment.
How the Partnership Works – FinHarbor operates as Asterium’s strategic technology partner, not just a software vendor. A dedicated implementation team supports the platform on an ongoing basis, managing feature rollouts and infrastructure expansion.
“This project required deep architectural customization – from integrating with a national blockchain system to building compliance workflows that satisfy both local regulators and international standards,” said Ilya Podoynitsyn, CEO of FinHarbor. “The core phase is complete, and we are already scaling the platform with new products and business use cases.”
What’s Next – With the core infrastructure live, FinHarbor and Asterium are moving into the next stage: launching consumer-facing products and expanding the platform’s functionality to support additional business lines built on the deployed stack.
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LONDON, Mar 4, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - BASIS has announced a significant acceleration in platform development following its recent $35 million Pre-Series A capital raise. The funding enables parent company Base58 Labs to advance the commercial integration of its proprietary Base58 Hyper-Latency Engine (BHLE) into the BASIS staking infrastructure.BHLE, developed over multiple years within institutional high-frequency trading (HFT) research environments, is now transitioning from research phase into structured platform deployment. The engine is designed to enhance execution efficiency, reduce latency-related inefficiencies, and optimise liquidity management across fragmented digital asset markets.Industry observers note that the integration of institutional-grade execution frameworks into a staking infrastructure model represents a strategic evolution within the broader digital asset ecosystem. While detailed technical specifications remain confidential, Base58 Labs confirmed that BHLE will serve as a core execution layer within the BASIS architecture.In parallel with the technical acceleration, Base58 Labs has initiated a large-scale recruitment programme across Europe and the United Kingdom. The company is onboarding quantitative engineers, blockchain systems architects, and regulatory compliance specialists, all of whom will focus exclusively on BASIS platform development and infrastructure scaling.“Our objective is to combine years of proprietary research with expanded operational capacity,” a company spokesperson stated. “The recent capital raise enables us to consolidate technical, intellectual, and human resources around a single mission: delivering a high-performance staking infrastructure aligned with institutional standards.”BASIS is also being developed with regulatory alignment in mind, including adherence to emerging European frameworks such as MiCA (Markets in Crypto-Assets). The platform aims to provide a structurally robust environment for both institutional and retail participants.With liquidity reserves strengthened and integration milestones progressing, BASIS remains on track for an official launch in the second half of 2026.About Base58 LabsBase58 Labs is a London-based digital infrastructure company specialising in high-performance execution technologies and blockchain optimisation systems. Learn more: https://base58labs.com/Media ContactBase58 Labs PR TeamEmail: info@base58labs.comBASIS Official Website: https://basis.pro/Base58 Labs Official Website: https://base58labs.com/ Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com
BANGKOK, Mar 4, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Thailand has launched a new phase in its national research and innovation strategy with the introduction of the Thailand RISE Fund, a rebranded national research funding initiative aimed at accelerating the transition from academic research to real-world economic and social impact.The initiative was highlighted at the Thailand RISE Fund Forum: RISE UP THAILAND, hosted in collaboration with Chulalongkorn University. The national forum brought together policymakers, researchers, industry leaders, and innovation stakeholders to explore how Thailand can strengthen its position in the global innovation economy.From Research Output to Real-World ImpactThailand’s research performance has expanded significantly over the past decade, but national leaders say the country’s next challenge is ensuring that research delivers tangible benefits.Professor Dr. Wilert Puriwat, President of Chulalongkorn University, emphasized the importance of translating knowledge into national progress. “A country advances not simply because it produces knowledge, but because it can transform knowledge into a coordinated system that connects policy, research, innovation, and industry,” he said.He added that universities must play a strategic role in national development. “Our goal is to move research beyond the laboratory and into real-world applications that deliver measurable economic and social benefits while strengthening Thailand’s long-term competitiveness.”Building a National Innovation SystemNational research leaders stressed that Thailand’s science and innovation system must operate with clearer direction and stronger coordination.Professor Dr. Sompong Klaynongsruang, President of Thailand Science Research and Innovation (TSRI), said collaboration across sectors is essential. “The development of Thailand’s science, research and innovation system must be driven systematically—from strategic policy and targeted funding to the practical use of research outcomes in the economy and society.”She noted that cooperation among universities, government agencies, and the private sector will be key to achieving long-term impact. “When all sectors move forward together, research will not only generate knowledge but also create meaningful national transformation.”More Than a RebrandingThe transition to the Thailand RISE Fund represents a strategic shift in how Thailand supports research and innovation.Asst. Professor Dr. Ake Pattaratanakun, Chairman of Thailand RISE Fund Strategic Communications Subcommittee, said the initiative reflects a new national priority. “Thailand has significantly increased its research output over the past decade, but the key challenge today is not quantity. It is how research creates economic and social value.”He explained that the Thailand RISE Fund is designed to bridge the gap between research and industry. “Thailand RISE Fund is intended to serve as a systemic intermediary, linking research to real economic needs and focusing on proof of impact rather than publication numbers.”Four Pillars of the RISE FrameworkThe Thailand RISE Fund operates under a strategic framework built on four pillars:ResearchInnovationScience ExcellenceEcosystemThe ecosystem pillar emphasizes partnerships among universities, businesses, government agencies, and communities to support a comprehensive innovation economy.Expanding Opportunities NationwideThe Thailand RISE Fund is also expanding engagement across Thailand to ensure broader participation in the innovation system. Regional forums and outreach activities are designed to help researchers and entrepreneurs develop collaborative projects aligned with local economic strengths. This approach reflects a shift from centralized funding toward a more inclusive and distributed innovation ecosystem.Research for National DevelopmentThe Thailand RISE Fund aims to transform the role of research in Thailand’s development strategy. “Our vision is to move Thai research from ‘research for journals’ to ‘research for the nation,’” Dr. Ake said.By focusing on measurable impact and long-term value creation, the initiative seeks to strengthen Thailand’s competitiveness while supporting sustainable economic and social development.For more information, please contact pr@tsri.or.th#ThailandRiseFund Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com
香港, 2026年3月4日 - (亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com) - 随着智能驾驶从辅助功能向端到端大模型演进，高保真仿真与数据闭环已成为行业发展的核心引擎。弗若斯特沙利文最新发布的《2026年中国物理AI仿真及数据平台研究报告》揭示了这一关键基础设施领域的惊人现状：市场正呈现出极度的头部集中效应，而五一视界（51Sim）以53.5%的市场份额，确立了其在中国端到端高阶智驾仿真及数据平台市场的绝对霸主地位。数据显示，2025年中国该领域前五大厂商占据了超过90%的市场份额，其中51Sim一家独大，其体量超过了其余所有主要竞争对手（智行众维、康谋、深信科创、沛岱）的总和。这种“一超多强”的格局，深刻反映了物理AI仿真行业的高壁垒特性。正如报告所指，该行业不仅要求供应商具备极高的图形学与动力学建模技术，更需拥有深厚的汽车行业Know-how以及海量的长尾场景数据积累。51Sim之所以能占据半壁江山，正是得益于其在智能驾驶领域多年的深耕，成功构建了从虚拟场景重构、合成数据生成到数据回流闭环的一体化能力，精准击中了车企在L2+及以上高阶智驾研发中的痛点。这一市场格局也预示着物理AI技术的强大迁移潜力。智能驾驶作为物理AI最早规模化的落地场景，其成熟的仿真体系正在向具身智能机器人等领域溢出。51Sim在智驾领域建立的标准化环境与数据资产，为其跨行业扩展奠定了坚实基础。未来，随着中国物理AI仿真市场在2030年有望突破1800亿元规模，51Sim凭借其在智驾赛道的压倒性优势，极有可能成为推动具身智能、航空航天等多领域智能化转型的通用底座。综上所述，51Sim的领跑不仅是商业上的成功，更是中国物理AI基础设施成熟度的标志。在算法日益趋同的今天，拥有高质量仿真数据平台的厂商，将掌握定义下一代智能系统的关键话语权。 Copyright 2026 亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com
Paras Griffin/Getty Images Entertainment/Getty Images(SeaPRwire) - 从未闲过。即便在他多次饰演《》中艾什·威廉姆斯（Ash Williams）的间隙，过去45年来，这位多产的B级片之王也一直让自己忙于独立恐怖片、电视角色、电子游戏工作，更不用说漫展活动了。（2025年，坎贝尔在美国各地的六场粉丝大会上亮相。）但到了2026年，这位《鬼玩人2：魔界英豪》（Army of Darkness）和《邪灵入侵》（Ash Vs. Evil Dead）的主演将暂时退居幕后——至少是一小段时间。在周一晚间发布的社交媒体帖子中，坎贝尔宣布自己被诊断出“一种‘可治疗’但‘无法治愈’的癌症”，并补充说“从职业角度看，有些事情必须改变——公开露面、漫展以及整体工作都需要为治疗让路”。这份声明延续了坎贝尔标志性的诙谐直率风格：“别担心，我是个硬朗的老混蛋，有强大的支持，所以我预计还能活一阵子。”他拒绝透露更多关于病情的细节，仅表示希望抢在可能出现的“关于他健康的不实信息”之前发声。你可以在下方阅读坎贝尔的完整声明。他对取消即将到来的漫展活动表达了“深切遗憾”，并表示“我的计划是在夏天尽可能恢复健康，这样今秋就能为新片《厄尼与艾玛》（Ernie & Emma）宣传巡演”。多年来，坎贝尔执导过几部电影，但与《尖叫大脑的男人》（The Man with the Screaming Brain）等作品相比，《厄尼与艾玛》显得格外真诚。具有讽刺意味的是，这部电影围绕死亡主题展开：坎贝尔与妻子艾达·吉伦（Ida Gearon）共同编剧并制作了该片，他在片中饰演一位刚丧偶的推销员，踏上了将妻子骨灰撒遍家乡俄勒冈州的旅程。尽管影片充满喜剧元素，但预告片却带着一丝苦涩——尤其是在坎贝尔确诊的消息传出后——传递着“尽可能活得充实、活得长久”的价值观。另外，毕竟这是布鲁斯·坎贝尔，预告片中还包含他在车库里摆弄某个看起来危险的装置的场景：这次不是链锯手，而是一个可移动的机械骨灰撒播系统。以与导演山姆·雷米（Sam Raimi）的合作为名，坎贝尔成为恐怖界偶像绝非偶然。在银幕上，他的魅力可与好莱坞巨星媲美；对恐怖类型片的热情和亲和的幽默感，也让他作为普通人同样深受喜爱。他一直对粉丝极为慷慨，希望他能感受到昨日声明发布后粉丝们涌向他的所有爱意。他是最棒的，我们期待着他康复后重新公开露面的那一天。向国王致敬，宝贝。国王万岁。本文由第三方内容提供商提供。SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/)对此不作任何保证或陈述。
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