SHANGHAI, Aug. 19, 2026 /CNW/ — On August 17, Shanghai Electric Company (SEHK: 02727, SSE: 601727) partnered with Shanghai International Port Group and CMA CGM Group to conduct a biomethanol bunkering operation with a total volume of 8,000 metric tons, the largest single biomethanol bunkering operation on record. The bunkering ceremony at Shanghai Yangshan Port was titled “Green Fueled Globe, Lead the Future”.

The principal biomethanol supplier for this operation was Shanghai Electric’s Taonan green methanol project. This operation not only marks a significant breakthrough in supply volume but also indicates that the Taonan project is fulfilling stable production and large-scale deliveries.

Behind this success lies a fully connected interprovincial green fuel supply chain that serves as the core support. At the Shanghai International Shipping Green Fuel Sustainable‑Development Conference held on June 30 this year, Shanghai, Jilin and Liaoning officially launched the joint‑built green‑fuel transportation corridor. It establishes the north‑to‑south methanol shipment route: production at the Taonan project in Jilin, transit and storage at Dalian Port and final bunkering at Shanghai Port.

As the core production capacity base of the transportation corridor, Shanghai Electric’s Taonan green methanol project draws on Jilin’s abundant local wind and solar resources as well as biomass feedstock. Deploying independently‑developed full‑set process systems and core equipment, the facility is the world’s first large‑scale plant manufacturing biomethanol by combining green electricity and biomass. It meets the ship‑bunkering requirements of Shanghai’s International Shipping Center and provides crucial support for the development of the three major green‑fuel centers for international shipping.

Shanghai Electric will continue to focus on the complete industrial chain covering the production, storage, transportation and application of diversified green fuels. The company will intensify research into pivotal core‑technologies and continuously upgrade its integrated green fuel solution chain. Driving industrial advancement through technology‑driven innovation, Shanghai Electric cooperates with partners to accelerate construction on the integrated green-hydrogen-coupled-biomass gasification Green-Methanol and Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) project (Taonan Phase-II). The company will steadily improve its large‑scale green‑fuel supply capacity for the aviation and maritime sectors. Shanghai Electric shall further devote itself to fulfilling China’s national dual‑carbon goals and galvanizing the worldwide shift to low‑carbon clean energy.

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TAIPEI, Aug. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — TPIsoftware (TPEx: 7781) announced the launch of a lineup of integrated AI solutions, including the AISO AI Notebook, which comes pre-configured with OrientAI, an enterprise agentic AI platform. The out-of-the-box solution delivers high-performance computing and enhances data security by running AI workloads entirely on local devices.

Unlike most hardware focused solely on compute capability without a software platform for AI governance, the AISO all-in-one AI solutions are available with OrientAI for greater visibility into AI usage. Through centralizing large language models and agents in one place, organizations enable a full-scale management framework with granular role-based access control, real-time token tracking and cost optimization.

The AISO Alliance is expanding its portfolio through a software-defined hardware approach, combining software and purpose-built hardware to deliver solutions for vertical industries. In addition to AI Notebooks, the ecosystem includes TPIsoftware’s digiCare Smart Healthcare All-in-One AI Solution and KDAN’s Healthcare and Manufacturing Intelligent Document All-in-One AI Solution, extending the alliance’s reach across multiple industries.

The alliance will also launch AISO 1, its first branded on-premises AI agent solution, in mid-October. The desktop system will bring together large Mixture-of-Experts (MoE) models, private knowledge bases and AI agent-powered workflow automation in a compact on-premises platform. OrientAI provides unified AI governance and token cost management across the portfolio, helping organizations optimize computing resources while keeping sensitive data on premises and advancing sovereign AI across industries.

“With new members joining the AISO Alliance, our ecosystem’s integrated offerings now cover more applications in healthcare, manufacturing, finance, security and government,” said Yilan Yeh, General Manager of TPIsoftware, adding that “hardware options include AI Notebook, AI PC, workstations and servers, depending on team size and business demand.”

Customers can now simply opt for their preferred solutions and place orders via the AISO Portal without dealing with procurement frictions and adoption complexity.

TPIsoftware also announced strategic partnerships with global tech leaders as a move to continue expanding its reach across the Asia-Pacific and Southeast Asian markets.

For more details, visit AISO Portal: https://aisoportal.com.

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MoU with Indonesia’s Ministry of Creative Economy (EKRAF) signed at Southeast Asia Blockchain Week 2026 in BangkokCohort 9, the program’s third Asia-wide batch, concludes its 12-week bootcamp with a Final Demo in Bali, IndonesiaApplications for Cohort 10 now open, with a kickoff during EastPoint:Seoul 2026

SEOUL, South Korea and BALI, Indonesia, Aug. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — ShardLab, the blockchain innovation arm of Hashed, will close Protocol Camp Cohort 9 with a Final Demo at Melasti Beach in Bali, Indonesia, on August 21. The program’s third Asia-wide batch follows a Memorandum of Understanding with Indonesia’s Ministry of Creative Economy (EKRAF), signed at Southeast Asia Blockchain Week (SEABW) 2026 in Bangkok.

Under the MoU, a joint effort to develop blockchain talent across Southeast Asia, six Indonesian participants joined Cohort 9 of ShardLab’s 12-week builder bootcamp after an international screening process. For Indonesia, the placements are part of a broader push to build national capacity in decentralized technologies and digital assets.

At SEABW, Deputy Chairman for Digital and Technology Creativity (EKRAF) Muhammad Neil El Himam delivered a keynote on how blockchain and Real-World Asset (RWA) tokenization could turn Indonesian intellectual property into investment-grade assets.

“We see blockchain as an opportunity to grow the economic value of Indonesia’s creative economy, and programs like Protocol Camp give our builders a direct path into the industry,” said Muhammad Neil El Himam, Deputy Chairman for Digital and Technology Creativity, EKRAF.

“The government wants Indonesia to be not only a market, but a builder. We want more Indonesian founders, developers, creators, and entrepreneurs building world-class solutions, and bringing Indonesian IP from local heroes to national champions and global markets,” said Teuku Riefky Harsya, Minister of Creative Economy, Indonesia.

The Minister also highlighted that blockchain has strong relevance to Indonesia’s creative economy because of the country’s substantial pool of creative talent and intellectual property. He noted that blockchain can strengthen IP management, increase productivity, and create new economic value for society.

Cohort 9 passed its Mid Demo checkpoint in Seoul in July 2026. Over 12 weeks, participants moved from concept to working product. All participants are fully sponsored, matched with a dedicated mentor each week, and finish the program with a product rather than a certificate. At the Final Demo in Bali, teams will present their products to mentors, partners, and the regional blockchain community.

The Protocol Camp model is already yielding tangible achievements. BeBridge won the grand prize at the SEABW 2026 AI Hackathon and launched DollarParking on Google Play, letting stablecoin holders across Asia use USDT to gain exposure to tokenized U.S. equities. ContentDAO now matches brand campaigns with creators in more than 30 countries.

Applications for Cohort 10 are open at protocolcamp.com through August 30, 2026. The 12-week program starts during EastPoint:Seoul 2026 in Seoul and is open to developers, designers, and product builders across Asia, covering both blockchain and AI. Protocol Camp has selected approximately 124 builders from roughly 500 applicants to date.

“Asia is no longer just adopting global technology; it is actively shaping its future. We are deeply grateful to Indonesia’s Ministry of Creative Economy (EKRAF) for their forward-looking vision and support in empowering local talent. As Web3 and AI rapidly integrate across the region, we aim to make Protocol Camp the premier launchpad where top builders from Indonesia and across Asia connect, build, and scale real-world innovation,” said Hojin Kim, CEO of ShardLab.

ABOUT SHARDLAB

ShardLab is the innovation arm of Hashed, a leading global digital asset venture capital firm. Established through the strategic partnership between Hashed and SCBX, Thailand’s leading financial technology group and the parent company of Siam Commercial Bank, ShardLab researches, builds, and scales frontier technologies through R&D, venture building, and ecosystem development.

By connecting founders, enterprises, researchers, and institutions, we transform bold ideas into real-world innovation. Our mission is to accelerate the adoption of AI, digital assets, and emerging technologies while building a more connected and innovative future across Asia.

MEDIA CONTACT

Rachel Kim • Head of Marketing • rachel@shardlab.com

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