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OMRON has inaugurated its new Automation Center in Bengaluru, reinforcing its commitment to drive industrial automation and skill development in India.

As part of OMRON’ s global network of 10 Automation Centers and 34 Proof of Concept labs, the facility will support manufacturers across India – including MSMEs – by demonstrating practical automation solutions, enabling proof-of-concept development and providing technical training.

Aligned with the government’ s Make in India and Industry 4.0 initiatives, the Center aims to boost productivity, quality and sustainability in manufacturing while fostering collaboration among manufacturers, system integrators and machine builders.

Payment Asia has upgraded its stablecoin payment infrastructure to align with Hong Kong’ s newly implemented Stablecoin Ordinance.

The enhancement positions the company to support the city’ s growing ecosystem of regulated stablecoins – now recognized as vital connectors between traditional finance and the digital economy. The initiative reinforces Hong Kong’ s status as a global innovation and technology hub.

The system overhaul covers transaction processing, fund settlement, and risk management. Payment Asia is introducing comprehensive Know Your Customer( KYC) protocols to meet regulatory standards while optimizing stablecoin payment and settlement performance.

The launch highlights growing India – Japan cooperation in technology and supply chain resilience, with Japan committing ¥ 10 trillion in investments over the next decade in sectors like semiconductors and digital industries.

Motohiro Yamanishi, President, OMRON Industrial Automation Company, said the Center is“ an engine for co-creation” designed to enhance India’ s global competitiveness.

Sameer Gandhi, Managing Director, OMRON Automation India, said that the Center embodies OMRON’ s belief in technology serving society by creating safer, more efficient and sustainable manufacturing ecosystems.

The company plans to expand its merchant network across retail, e-commerce and cross-border trade, supporting secure online and offline payment acceptance for compliant stablecoins.

“ We are committed to advancing Hong Kong’ s stablecoin development through robust infrastructure,” said Paul Tang, COO, Payment Asia.

“ Our upgrade will help merchants seamlessly integrate stablecoin payments, accelerating the city’ s digital economy.”

Payment Asia will continue partnering across the fintech ecosystem to promote a secure, regulated digital finance environment.

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