San Jose, Calif. – September 15, 2026 -- Arasan Chip Systems will test its full I3C IP portfolio at the MIPI I3C Interoperability Session in Taipei on October 19-20, 2026, alongside other industry vendors validating compliance with the sensor-control standard.

Sheridan, Wyo. – September 15, 2026 -- The global AI in virtual medical assistant market is set to expand from $2.6 billion in 2026 to $12.3 billion by 2031, a compound annual growth rate of 36.5%, according to a new study by Wissen Research.

EHR-integrated systems dominate the market with 42-48% share

EHR/EMR-integrated systems led the market by offering type in 2025, accounting for an estimated 42-48% of global revenue, as healthcare providers favor solutions embedded directly into existing clinical workflows over standalone applications.

Osaka – – September 15, 2026 -- EFM, an ICAT Company, managed more than 100 shipments and moved an estimated 300 to 400 metric tons of air freight for Saudi Arabia's pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka, a logistics operation that began with site surveys in late 2024, months before the pavilion's April 2025 opening.

Delray Beach, Fla. – September 15, 2026 -- The global molded pulp packaging market is projected to grow from $8.02 billion in 2026 to $10.82 billion by 2031, a 6.2% compound annual growth rate, according to MarketsandMarkets.

New York and Hong Kong – September 15, 2026 -- CSTS Enterprises and ShanKai Sports have formed CSTS Hospitality, a joint venture targeting premium sports hospitality and event experiences across Asia and global markets, tied to properties including FIFA World Cup 2026 and UEFA EURO 2028.

Shenyang – September 15, 2026 -- Shenyang's municipal government staged the fourth edition of its "Hello, Shenyang" international friendship football tournament on September 5 at Shenyang University, drawing four teams including a BMW elite squad in a city-led push to court foreign talent and residents.

Shenyang – September 15, 2026 -- The Shenyang municipal government kicked off the fourth edition of its "Hello, Shenyang" friendly football day on September 5 at Shenyang University, part of a multi-year push to position the northeastern China city as an international hub for expatriate talent and business.

Hong Kong – September 15, 2026 -- NetDragon Websoft Holdings Limited (Hong Kong Stock Code: 777) has agreed to fund a new "NetDragon Professorship in Medical Technology" at The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST), targeting research at the intersection of engineering and medicine.

Singapore – – September 15, 2026 -- Lynote.ai has launched an integrated platform combining seven AI content tools into a single workflow, targeting a market where 74% of professionals now use AI in content creation, according to McKinsey's 2026 Global Service Industry AI Adoption Report of 9,100 professionals across legal, financial, healthcare, and consulting sectors.

Beijing – September 15, 2026 -- China now holds more than 5.39 million valid domestic invention patents and 50.82 million valid registered trademarks, the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) announced at the China Intellectual Property Annual Conference in Beijing.