SINGAPORE, March 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- AGIBOT, a global leader in embodied artificial intelligence and robotics, today announced the signing of a strategic cooperation agreement with Singtel Enterprise. The agreement was formalized at a ceremony attended by AGIBOT Partners and Co-President Daniel Jiang, President of the Middle East and Asia Pacific Region Abel Deng, and Singapore CEO Chelsea Chen, alongside Singtel Singapore CEO Ng Tian Chong and Vice President of Enterprise Product Kwang Yong Lee.
Singtel, a telecommunications giant with over a century of history, serves as a key connectivity provider in Singapore and across the Asia-Pacific region, operating advanced 5G and 5G-A network infrastructure. Through this collaboration, Singtel aims to introduce innovative robotic solutions that empower enterprises to accelerate their digital transformation journeys. The two companies will explore the integration of AGIBOT's embodied AI technologies with Singtel's communications network and capabilities to support new robotic applications and connected intelligent systems.
"This marks AGIBOT's first operator partnership outside of China, a significant milestone for the company," said Abel Deng, President of the Middle East and Asia Pacific Region at AGIBOT. "As global telcos pivot to new growth areas beyond connectivity, robotics and AI have emerged as key frontiers. Singtel's partnership with AGIBOT reflects its strategy to be an early mover in this space — positioning for long-term brand leadership and unlocking new enterprise revenue streams. Singtel Enterprise has a strong customer network and service capabilities in Singapore and the broader region. We will tailor our most suitable product portfolios and scenario-based solutions and work alongside our partner Singtel to deploy them in retail and other commercial environments. This will greatly accelerate the development of the embodied robotics industry in Singapore and the region."
Most notably for users in Singapore, within 2026, local enterprises and individuals will be able to directly lease AGIBOT robots through Singtel. This service will make intelligent robotic capabilities more accessible to the local market, enabling Singaporean users to conveniently benefit from advanced automation solutions. It is expected to support evolving demand for intelligent services and inject new momentum into commercial services, operational efficiency across Singapore.
AGIBOT has rapidly established a presence in the Singapore market through a series of strategic initiatives, including participation in industry exhibitions, invited performances at Sentosa, and the deployment of its products at Changi Airport Terminal 5 (T5). This latest partnership with Singtel is expected to further accelerate AGIBOT's market expansion and strengthen its industry influence in Singapore.
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AGIBOT is dedicated to driving innovation through the integration of AI and robotics, creating world-leading general-purpose embodied robot products and an application ecosystem. Built on the foundation of the robotic body and powered by the fusion of interaction, manipulation, and locomotion intelligence — "1 Robotic Body + 3 Intelligence" — AGIBOT is a leading robotics company in the industry to deliver a complete product portfolio and deploy across all major application scenarios. According to industry analysts, AGIBOT ranked No.1 globally in humanoid robot shipments in 2025.
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Thousands of Performances and Events Presented in More Than 190 Countries on All Continents
CHICAGO, May 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The 15th annual International Jazz Day came to a rousing conclusion with a historic All-Star Global Concert in the International Jazz Day 2026 Global Host City of Chicago.
This highly anticipated concert at Chicago's iconic Lyric Opera House featured over 40 world-renowned artists, including: Kris Bowers, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Till Brönner, Terri Lyne Carrington, James Carter, Emmet Cohen, Jacob Collier, Buddy Guy, Kurt Elling, Béla Fleck, Herbie Hancock, Christian McBride, Marcus Miller, Gregory Porter, Dianne Reeves and many more.
The 2026 All-Star Global Concert opened with a vibrant, four-part salute to the Host City of Chicago, with each performance reflecting the city's deep musical legacy. Dee Dee Bridgewater and Gregory Porter set the tone with an electrifying duet on "The In-Crowd," honoring Chicago jazz legend Ramsey Lewis. They were followed by Chicago native Herbie Hancock, who reimagined his crossover hit "Watermelon Man" by seamlessly blending its 1960s Blue Note groove with its later jazz-funk incarnation. The Chicago celebration continued with blues legend Buddy Guy—a defining figure of the Chicago blues tradition—joined by his protégé Christone "Kingfish" Ingram for a powerful take on his GRAMMY-winning "Damn Right, I've Got the Blues." Jacob Collier closed the opening tribute with a heartfelt homage to Quincy Jones, whose career was shaped in Chicago, featuring "She's Out of My Life" and "Soul Bossa Nova."
The evening continued with a stirring, choir-backed rendition of "Seems I'm Never Tired of Loving You" from Lizz Wright, followed by the innovative jazz hip-hop fusion segment "Funny Rabbit" led by Robert Glasper on piano, featuring Burniss "Boom Bishop" Travis II, Justin Tyson and DJ Jahi Sundance. Next came a radiant performance of "Antes de Ir" by Brazil's Bia Ferreira. Living up to its title, "Touch and Go," Béla Fleck delivered a nimble, exploratory performance that moved fluidly across bluegrass, jazz fusion, and classical influences. Dianne Reeves brought luminous depth to "In a Sentimental Mood," capturing the elegance of Duke Ellington's writing, while Kurt Elling delivered a soulful, swinging interpretation of "Dat Dere," a Bobby Timmons' composition associated with Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers.
As the evening drew to a close, a series of iconic jazz works took center stage. Gonzalo Rubalcaba led a dynamic performance of "Caravan", followed by Gershwin's "Summertime", presented with a nod to the transformative interpretation by John Coltrane, which redefined the piece as a vehicle for intense improvisation. Marcus Miller then paid tribute to his former bandleader Miles Davis with a powerful rendition of "Tutu". International Jazz Day 2026 concluded with its traditional finale, "Imagine," the enduring anthem of peace by John Lennon—bringing the audience to its feet in a celebration of unity through music.
International Jazz Day was celebrated in 196 countries and all 50 U.S. States, through performances, education programs, and community service initiatives.
In the Host City of Chicago International Jazz Day was co-chaired by Quintin Primo III, Michael Reschke and Andrew Pritzker with major support by Capri Capital, GCM Grosvenor, GRoW @ Annenberg Foundation, MacArthur Foundation, The Prime Group, and TAWANI Foundation. United, the International Jazz Day Global Airline Partner, provided air transportation and additional support for artists and educators.
About International Jazz Day: In 2011, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) officially designated April 30 as International Jazz Day to highlight jazz and its diplomatic role of uniting people in all corners of the globe. International Jazz Day is chaired and led by the UNESCO Director-General Khaled El-Enany and legendary jazz pianist and composer Herbie Hancock, who serves as a UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador for Intercultural Dialogue. The Herbie Hancock Institute of Jazz is the lead nonprofit charged with planning, promoting and producing this annual celebration. International Jazz Day has become a global movement reaching more than a billion people annually through performances, education programs, community outreach initiatives, radio, television and streaming, along with electronic, print and social media.
Learn more about International Jazz Day at www.jazzday.com and www.unesco.org/jazzday.
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International Jazz Day 2026 Worldwide Celebration Concludes with Thrilling All-Star Global Concert from Chicago
International Jazz Day 2026 Worldwide Celebration Concludes with Thrilling All-Star Global Concert from Chicago
