Innovation

On February 2, 2026, the China International Import Expo (CIIE) released several episodes of 'CIIE Stories' videos, highlighting how international companies have achieved business breakthroughs through the platform. Representatives from firms in New Zealand, Nigeria, France, and Germany shared how the CIIE has helped them enter the Chinese market and drive innovation.

1 februari 2026 Rapporterad av AI

Renowned economist Lawrence Lau says China must shift from quantity to quality, focusing on 12-year schooling, more basic research, and Greater Bay Area integration. He notes that since the 1978 reforms, China is working smarter to boost total factor productivity and develop new quality productive forces.

UiX, led by Mike Flores, becomes the first Latin American company nominated for the UX Design Awards, organized by the International Design Center Berlin. This competition gathers over 400 products from 46 countries and highlights the evolution of user experience design in Mexico. The nominated project is an app for a major bank that optimizes debt collection using collective intelligence.

19 januari 2026 Rapporterad av AI

Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU), established in 2006, is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. The university has driven academic innovation to equip students for a rapidly changing world, incorporating artificial intelligence and its “syntegrative education” strategy. Leaders stress that an entrepreneurial mindset and global perspective are essential for future talent.

Svartfärgad plast, som används flitigt i förpackningar, utgör betydande hinder för återvinning på grund av sorteringsproblem och potentiell toxicitet. Även om innovationer ger hopp har de flesta konsumenter fortfarande begränsade alternativ för korrekt bortskaffande. Experter uppmanar till att undvika sådana material för att minska avfall.

8 januari 2026 Rapporterad av AI

Colombia's compression fashion industry leads exports in Latin America and ranks second globally. The global market is projected to grow 8.09% by 2026, driven by technological innovations. Local firms like Entallarte are advancing comfort and functionality.