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New Zealand signs PPP for Northland Expressway link

The first 26-kilometre stretch is due to open in 2033, after the Government closed a NZD $3.649 billion deal for the route.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Last week

Global Stories

Logistics stories

Robotics

NVIDIA expands open world models for physical AI development

Open models matter because robots and vehicles need task-specific tuning, and Nvidia is betting on Cosmos 3 to fill that data gap.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Yesterday

Manufacturing

Infoveave launches Fovea AI assistant for enterprises

Enterprises may gain decision support without replacing existing systems, as the assistant uses governed internal data to recommend next best actions.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • 2 days ago

Agricultural Technology

PIL taps Celonis & WNS to boost shipping operations

The programme aims to cut delays and duplication across PIL's 100-vessel network by creating a single real-time view of operations.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • 3 days ago

Data Analytics

What Role Does Data Quality Play in Data Governance?

Poor data is derailing AI projects and inflating delivery errors, customer service failures and compliance risks across organisations.

By Edmund Ng • 5 min read • 4 days ago

Smart Cities

Lumana's focus on vertical applications for AI video surveillance platform

Lumana's Principal Product Manager says its camera-agnostic AI platform is expanding beyond security into retail, healthcare and smart cities.

By Jake MacAndrew • 4 min read • 4 days ago

Manufacturing

FedEx launches Guangzhou to Sydney freighter service

The new route should trim transit times by up to a day for some Asian shipments and give Australian importers more freight capacity.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 4 days ago

Digital Transformation

Amazon retail growth boosted by grocery & AI shopping

Amazon reported growth across retail, grocery, pharmacy and AI shopping as it expanded product selection and accelerated delivery speeds.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • 6 days ago

Robotics

Workplace safety market set to hit USD $42.96 billion

Employers are boosting spending on digital tools and training as safety moves from compliance to a driver of productivity and retention.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 6 days ago

Software-as-a-Service

WEX launches SecureFuel for North American fleet fraud

Fleet operators could cut unauthorised fuel spending as WEX rolls out real-time checks that flag suspicious purchases before approval.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week

Software-as-a-Service

Citi launches invoice tool for Infor Nexus clients

The new service could shorten invoice approvals for trade customers while giving suppliers earlier visibility on payment status and financing.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week

Software-as-a-Service

Freehand raises USD $75 million for supply chain AI

The startup's software is already at Meta and Unilever, as investors back its push to cut supply chain costs and manual work.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Last week

Stories from Other Regions

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Agricultural Technology

March is busiest month for UK startup address sign-ups

Spring accounted for most UK business address sign-ups, with service-led sectors driving a March peak, new data from Hoxton Mix shows.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • 5 days ago

Software-as-a-Service

Terminal raises USD $20 million to unify telematics data

The funding lifts the Toronto start-up to USD $26 million as insurers and fleet operators seek easier access to fragmented telematics data.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 6 days ago

Customer Experience

Furniture Trader revenue rises 30% to more than AUD $30m

A store-led strategy has helped the Melbourne family retailer outpace a shaky sector, with demand holding up for bulky, in-person purchases.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Last week

Agricultural Technology

British start-up's drone battery boosts range by 50%

A 45% lighter heavy-lift drone could carry more payload and fly further, helping firefighters, medics and armed forces reach remote sites.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week

Supply Chain

Australian heavy fleets could save AUD $4.5m on electric

Rising diesel costs are pushing Australian freight operators to accelerate depot charging plans, as JET Charge says savings could reach AUD $4.5 million.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week