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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About AGIBOT
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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AGIBOT signs strategic cooperation agreement with Singtel Enterprise
Premium cosmetics brand chose recyclable material for an overcap that delivers aesthetics, strength and sustainability.
KINGSPORT, Tenn., Aug. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Prestigious Japanese cosmetics brand KANEBO has selected Eastman Cristal™ One IM812 specialty PET resin for the overcap of its new Generating Essentials Treatment Lotion.
"Rooted in KANEBO's 'Progress Care' philosophy and our message, 'Going beyond beauty, KANEBO heightens hope,' this lotion reflects our approach to supporting skin through different stages of life rather than focusing on anti-aging," said Shinsuke Magai, KANEBO designer. "We wanted the packaging to bring that philosophy to life through a design that conveys both refinement and progression."
For the thick-walled black overcap, KANEBO needed a material that could meet demanding performance and design requirements, especially given the cap's heavier construction. Cristal One IM812 met that challenge by passing drop impact testing and maintaining required strength after post-mold painting.
Cristal One IM812 delivered the precise aesthetic KANEBO envisioned: a clean, high-quality black with the right gloss and a subtle transition from opaque black to a more transparent black gradient at the top. This combination of toughness, transparency and color precision helped create a refined premium look without making the package appear overly heavy.
"From an engineering perspective, this packaging required careful alignment of material performance, processing and finish," said Shota Kawasaki, KANEBO packaging engineer. "We evaluated several candidate materials, and Cristal One IM812 proved to be the best match for our needs."
This specialty material can be injection molded and is designed to provide high transparency and toughness for premium cosmetic components.
KANEBO selected this specialty PET resin for its sustainability benefits, as it is recyclable in the PET recycling stream. Although compliance with the European Union's Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) was not an immediate requirement for a product sold primarily in Asian markets, KANEBO chose to go a step further by adopting a material that aligns with anticipated future regulatory expectations.
Market response has been positive since the lotion's January 2026 launch, and KANEBO plans to expand use of Cristal One Renew IM812 in upcoming products.
"KANEBO's adoption of Cristal One IM812 in its product cap is meaningful to Eastman," said Tara Cary, Eastman marketing manager for cosmetics and personal care packaging. "This commercial example shows how Eastman's materials can help beauty brands address the challenge of combining sustainability with uncompromised appearance, durability and function."
Kao, KANEBO's parent company, has partnered with Eastman for many years. Built through collaboration on Eastman material innovations, the longstanding relationship reflects Kao's confidence in Eastman's global technical support and materials expertise for cosmetic packaging that demands premium finishes and reliable performance.
About KANEBO
KANEBO is a prestigious Japanese cosmetics brand that conveys a message of hope, not just beauty. Centered on skin care, the brand also offers a full range of makeup products. At the heart of KANEBO's skin care is a signature cream inspired by Taishi. Taishi (胎脂) is the Japanese term for vernix caseosa, a naturally disappearing substance that protects a baby's immature stratum corneum from environmental changes and dryness. Through its unique skin care and makeup, KANEBO empowers individuals to pursue their aspirations while fostering a positive mindset.
About Eastman
Founded in 1920, Eastman is a global specialty materials company that produces a broad range of products found in items people use every day. With the purpose of enhancing the quality of life in a material way, Eastman works with customers to deliver innovative products and solutions while maintaining a commitment to safety and sustainability. The company's innovation-driven growth model takes advantage of world-class technology platforms, deep customer engagement, and differentiated application development to grow its leading positions in attractive end markets such as transportation, building and construction, and consumables. As a globally inclusive company, Eastman employs approximately 13,000 people around the world and serves customers in more than 100 countries. The company had 2025 revenue of approximately $8.8 billion and is headquartered in Kingsport, Tennessee, USA. For more information, visit www.eastman.com.
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KANEBO selects Eastman Cristal™ One IM812 for luxury overcap packaging
