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Industrial Transformation ASIA-PACIFIC 2025 Returns to Catalyse Growth for Manufacturers at Every Stage of Innovation

Asia-Pacific’s leading advanced manufacturing event adopts Explorer–Adopter–Trailblazer framework to support urgent need for real-world progress amid global trade uncertainty

SINGAPORE, Aug. 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Industrial Transformation ASIA-PACIFIC (ITAP) 2025, a HANNOVER MESSE event, returns to Singapore EXPO from 15 to 17 October 2025. Organised by Constellar in partnership with Deutsche Messe, ITAP 2025 remains Asia-Pacific’s leading advanced manufacturing event, bringing together 16,000 professionals from 75 countries and regions, over 350 exhibiting brands, and 10 country pavilions. This year, ITAP welcomes new exhibitors across key sectors, including TATA Consultancy Services and EPLAN Software in Digital Manufacturing; Agile Robots and Voltrium Systems Pte Ltd in Robotics & Factory Automation; and pro-beam GmbH & Co. KGA in Additive Manufacturing.

From Explorer to Adopter and Trailblazer: Supporting All Stages of Transformation

ITAP 2025 is set against a backdrop of global trade uncertainty and economic fragmentation, which have intensified the drive across the Asia-Pacific manufacturers’ ecosystem to seek real-world progress. According the ITAP Intelligence 2025: Trends, Technologies & Transformation Across APAC — an industry-wide study commissioned by ITAP and conducted by IDC — 51% of manufacturers across Asia-Pacific remain in early-stage planning or piloting, especially in AI digitalisation, automation, and digital readiness. The rest (49%) are actively deploying and optimising solutions. This highlights a pressing need for practical roadmaps, scalable solutions and ecosystem support.

In response to the varying innovation readiness of manufacturers, ITAP 2025 adopts a targeted Explorer–Adopter–Trailblazer framework. This structured approach is designed to match content, strategic support, and deliver practical solution offerings to each stage of a manufacturer’s digital transformation journey, enabling more tangible and impactful outcomes.

“Transformation is no longer aspirational – it’s urgent,” said Ms Audrey Leong, Portfolio Director at Constellar. “ITAP 2025 is where decision-makers come to act. We’re offering real-world solutions, use cases, and partner networks that help manufacturers move faster and smarter.”

  • Explorers in early evaluation stages will find practical tools, pilot use cases, find peer-driven insights to guide initial steps to build their foundation.
  • Adopters scaling their efforts will benefit from integration roadmaps and technology showcase, designed to accelerate rollout across facilities.
  • Trailblazers at the forefront of industrial innovation already deploying Industry 4.0 and 5.0 solutions to extend their competitive advantage by engaging with next-generation solutions and strategic leadership content.

With the regional smart manufacturing market projected to reach USD 754.1 billion by 2030 at a 15.7% CAGR (Fortune Business Insights), and digital transformation advancing at over 31.2% (Grand View Research), ITAP 2025 aims to bridge the gap between innovation and implementation, serving as a catalyst for transformation and enabling progress at every level of manufacturing.

Strategic Leadership at ITF 2025: Where Strategy Meets Scale

Returning as ITAP’s anchor forum, the Industrial Transformation Forum (ITF) will convene 200 C-level executives and over 40 speakers to explore key themes including industrial AI, digitalisation, sustainable manufacturing, supply chain resilience, and workforce development.

“At ITF 2025, we are not just discussing transformation, we are enabling leaders to engineer it. This forum is where smart leadership meets executional clarity.” said Ms Stephanie Liew, Chief Information Security Officer (APMEA), BAT; and Chairperson of ITF 2025.

From Showcase to Actionable Impact

ITAP 2025 will also unveil curated content that addresses top priorities of manufacturers across sectors, such as operational efficiency, rising costs, and technological integration. The event brings transformation to life with real-world demonstrations across high-impact industries such as aerospace, automotive, semiconductors, precision engineering, and logistics. New featured zones include:

  • Additive Manufacturing Learning Journey (co-presented by NAMIC)
  • Electromobility Pavilion (co-presented by Singaporean-German Chamber of Industry and Commerce)
  • Future of Robotics (co-presented by DEXPO)
  • Gateway to Industrial AI (co-presented by Microsoft)
  • Future Talent Pavilion
  • Industry 5.0 Pavilion (co-presented by River Venture Studio)
  • Smart Factory in Action

Singapore is proud to once again host the Industrial Transformation ASIA-PACIFIC 2025, a key platform that brings together the region’s brightest minds, boldest innovators, and most forward-looking manufacturers,” said Dennis Mark, CEO, Singapore Manufacturing Federation. “As the organiser of the Singapore Pavilion, SMF is committed to championing Industry 5.0 and beyond, strengthening our ecosystem of SMEs and MNCs, and driving meaningful collaboration across borders. This event amplifies Singapore’s role as a global node for advanced manufacturing and a launchpad for regional growth.”

ITAP 2025 is supported by key industry and government partners, including Singapore’s Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB), Enterprise Singapore (ESG), JTC Corporation (JTC), SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG) and the Singapore Tourism Board (STB), alongside regional and global ecosystem leaders.

At ITAP 2024, more than 1,700 business meetings were facilitated. With broader regional participation anticipated for ITAP 2025, the event is set to deepen cross-border collaboration and accelerate industrial growth across Asia Pacific.

To register for ITAP 2025, click here.

About Industrial Transformation ASIA-PACIFIC – A HANNOVER MESSE Event

Industrial Transformation ASIA-PACIFIC (ITAP) 2025 – a HANNOVER MESSE event is Asia Pacific’s leading advanced manufacturing event. Taking place from 15–17 October 2025 at Singapore EXPO, the event is organised by Constellar with international partner Deutsche Messe. ITAP brings together technology providers, manufacturers, and industry leaders to drive transformation across the region. With its focus on Intelligence, Sustainability, and Resilience, ITAP 2025 features curated content, immersive showcases, and year-round engagement for manufacturers at every stage of their journey — from explorer to adopter to trailblazer. Learn more at www.industrial-transformation.com

About Constellar

Constellar is Asia’s preferred partner for convening businesses, curating ideas and creating opportunities for sustainable business growth and global impact. Based in Singapore, we curate and develop influential trade events for key industries, connecting global marketplaces in sectors such as fintech, industrial transformation and ESG. We also manage the Singapore EXPO, Singapore’s largest purpose-built venue for Meetings, Incentives, Conventions and Exhibitions (MICE).

HANNOVER MESSE – Home of Industrial Pioneers

HANNOVER MESSE is the world’s leading trade show for industrial technology. With the lead theme Industrial Transformation, it spotlights all of the latest trends in industry, including Industry 4.0, artificial intelligence, 5G and smart logistics.

About Deutsche Messe AG

Deutsche Messe AG is one of the world’s leading trade fair companies. Every year, the company organizes around 150 trade fairs and events in Germany and abroad. Deutsche Messe AG’s goal is to bring together people of all nations who, with their solutions and through their collaboration, drive the pace of innovation, sustainability and prosperity. The company’s portfolio features such world-class events as (in alphabetical order): DOMOTEX (carpets and other floor coverings), HANNOVER MESSE (industrial technology), INTERSCHUTZ (fire prevention, disaster relief and safety & security) and LIGNA (woodworking and wood processing tools, equipment and machinery). The company also regularly hosts a number of internationally renowned events by third parties, among which are AGRITECHNICA (agricultural machinery), EMO (machine tools), EuroBLECH (metal working) and IAA Transportation (transport, logistics and mobility). Deutsche Messe’s portfolio also includes trade fairs in Australia, Canada, China, Italy, Mexico and Turkey.

Marriott Bonvoy and Shinsegae Duty Free Announces a Strategic Partnership Turning Duty Free Shopping into Travel Rewards

Marriott Bonvoy members can now earn points while shopping at Shinsegae Duty Free in Korea, with exclusive cross-benefits and instant status matching between both loyalty programs

SEOUL, South Korea, Aug. 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Marriott Bonvoy, Marriott International’s award-winning travel platform, has launched a strategic partnership with Shinsegae Duty Free, Korea’s leading duty-free operator, designed to deliver greater points-earning opportunities and differentiated rewards to members of both loyalty programs. This first duty free collaboration for Marriott Bonvoy seamlessly connects global hospitality with premium duty-free retail, enriching the everyday journey for members through meaningful rewards, whether they travel or shop.

Starting August 26, Marriott Bonvoy members will earn 2 points for every KRW 1,000 spent at Shinsegae Duty Free offline and online stores, once the purchase is completed and picked up. Members can earn up to 1,000 points per month. The collaboration also introduces tier matching across both programs, allowing members to enjoy elevated experiences across both brands. Marriott Bonvoy Gold Elite members will be matched to Shinsegae Duty Free Black status, while Platinum, Titanium, and Ambassador Elite members will receive Shinsegae Duty Free VIP status. Shinsegae Black and VIP members will receive Marriott Bonvoy Silver Elite status.

To celebrate the launch, a limited-time pop-up store will be hosted at the Shinsegae Duty Free Myeongdong store from August 26 to September 4, 2025. The travel-themed space, designed to capture the spirit of travel with Marriott Bonvoy, invites visitors to learn more about the membership program and its rewards. Visitors who enroll in Marriott Bonvoy on-site will receive a welcome gift, available in limited quantities each day, and all customers who link their Marriott Bonvoy and Shinsegae Duty Free accounts will enjoy additional rewards.

“We are extremely excited to collaborate with Shinsegae Duty Free in South Korea for Marriott Bonvoy’s very first global strategic duty-free partnership,” said Duke Nam, Area Vice President, South Korea, Vietnam, and Philippines, Marriott International. “Today’s launch reflects our commitment to creating meaningful touchpoints for our members— beyond hotel stays. Together with Shinsegae Duty Free, we are connecting lifestyle and travel in a way that is uniquely rewarding, immersive, and distinctly Marriott Bonvoy.”

“Through this strategic partnership with Marriott Bonvoy, we aim to maximize customer satisfaction by combining Marriott’s global network with Shinsegae Duty Free’s curated, customer-centric services,” said Hojin Yang, Executive Vice President of Sales Division. “By offering integrated benefits such as membership tier matching and points earning, we are creating a differentiated experience that connects shopping and travel. We will continue to explore growth opportunities that provide even greater value to our members.”

This collaboration marks a significant milestone in expanding Marriott Bonvoy’s lifestyle and rewards ecosystem in South Korea. Following its existing points transfer partnership with Hana Bank, Marriott Bonvoy is now broadening its presence by offering members the ability to earn and redeem points through everyday activities like shopping. Globally, the program continues to evolve into a more integrated and meaningful part of members’ daily lives.

About Marriott Bonvoy®

Marriott Bonvoy, Marriott International’s award-winning travel platform, connects travelers to the people, places, and passions they love through an extraordinary collection of hotels and experiences worldwide. The platform features over 30 hotel brands and 10,000 destinations, including the largest collection of luxury offerings, distinctive boutique properties, premium home rentals, and more, providing renowned hospitality across the globe. With unrivaled access to the best in entertainment, culinary, sports, outdoor adventure, arts, culture, and more, Marriott Bonvoy offers transformative travel experiences that leave a lasting impression. Marriott Bonvoy membership is free and unlocks unique benefits including the ability to earn points through travel and everyday activities, like purchases with co-branded credit cards. Members can redeem their points for free stays, experiences and more. Visit marriottbonvoy.com for more information and download the Marriott Bonvoy app here. Travelers can connect with Marriott Bonvoy on Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and Facebook.

About Shinsegae Duty Free

Shinsegae Duty Free is South Korea’s leading duty-free operator, offering a differentiated shopping experience with a diverse portfolio of global and local brands including K-pop, K-fashion, and K-beauty. Its flagship Myeongdong store features an extensive range of luxury brands alongside trendy experiences such as the ‘SPACE OF BTS.’ At Incheon International Airport’s Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 locations, travelers can conveniently shop for a wide selection of global luxury brands and popular K-beauty products before departure. Especially notable is the ‘Shinsegae Zone’ in Terminal 2—a one-stop shopping destination where visitors can enjoy fashion, beauty, food, electronics, and more all in one place. Shinsegae Duty Free also offers a seamless shopping experience through its online duty-free platform, supporting three languages to cater to global travelers.

CONTACT:
Kate Giwon Jeon
Manager, Communications – South Korea and Philippines, Marriott International
kate.jeon@marriott.com 

Agoda Elevates Listings with Next-Gen AI Image Enhancement

SINGAPORE, Aug. 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Digital travel platform Agoda has deployed its Content Enhancement Tool, which significantly improves how images of hotels and other holiday properties are processed and presented on the platform. Whether browsing a boutique hotel in Bangkok or a beachfront villa in Bali, travelers now enjoy higher-quality images, faster loading speeds, and more relevant results.

With over 6 million accommodation options available on Agoda and over 450 million property images, Agoda aimed to enhance the quality of content featured on its listings to provide consumers with an even better experience when selecting their dream accommodation.

Agoda’s Content Enrichment Tool, utilizing Machine Learning (ML) and AI technologies, automatically enhances millions of images on the platform. The tool identifies low-resolution images and enhances their resolution, removes duplicates, improves the tags added to images, and ranks them based on clarity and relevance, all while maintaining the authenticity of each photo and accurately representing the property.

Idan Zalzberg, Chief Technology Officer at Agoda, shared, “A good picture can say more than a thousand words. Photos are essential to building trust when booking travel. With millions of images from different sources, we built a smart tool to classify, rank, and deliver the most relevant visuals, fast and at scale. This gives travelers a clearer, more informative, and true-to-life view of where they might stay, helping them book with confidence.”

Early results show positive outcomes: Travelers view more photos within the galleries, spend more time browsing listings, and are more likely to check room details after interacting with upgraded visuals. “This is about giving users additional confidence,” Zalzberg added. “When you know what to expect, you book with more peace of mind and less hesitation.”

Travelers can explore Agoda’s offerings, including over 6 million holiday properties, 130,000 flight routes, and 300,000 activities, all on the Agoda platform. Visit Agoda.com or download the Agoda mobile app for the best deals.

Cambodia MPs Pass Law Allowing Stripping of Citizenship

This handout from the Cambodia National Assembly taken and released on August 25, 2025 shows members of parliament attending a meeting to pass laws allowing for citizenship to be stripped at the National Assembly in Phnom Penh. Cambodian parliamentarians passed legislation on August 25, 2025 allowing people who "collude" with foreign countries to be stripped of citizenship, a law rights groups fear will be used to banish dissent. (Photo by Handout / CAMBODIA NATIONAL ASSEMBLY / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - MANDATORY CREDIT "AFP PHOTO / CAMBODIA NATIONAL ASSEMBLY" - HANDOUT - NO MARKETING NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS - DISTRIBUTED AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS
Rights monitors have long accused Cambodia’s government of using draconian laws to stifle opposition and legitimate political debate.A sitting of 120 lawmakers in the National Assembly including Prime Minister Hun Manet unanimously passed the bill, empowering authorities to strip nationality from citizens for “an act of collusion” with a foreign power.The law “will have a disastrously chilling effect on the freedom of speech of all Cambodian citizens”, a coalition of 50 rights groups warned in a statement on Sunday.

“The potential for abuse in the implementation of this vaguely worded law to target people on the basis of their ethnicity, political opinions, speech, and activism is simply too high to accept,” it added.

“The government has many powers, but they should not have the power to arbitrarily decide who is and is not a Cambodian.”

Under the bill, citizenship can also be stripped for acts leading to “destruction of sovereignty, territorial integrity and national security”.

Revocation will be directed by a committee established at the request of Interior Minister Sar Sokha.

Ahead of the vote, he urged lawmakers to pass the legislation because Cambodia was facing threats from “a small handful” of turncoat citizens working at the behest of neighbouring Thailand.

Five days of border clashes erupted between the countries in a territorial dispute last month that killed at least 43 people.

Heinous Violation

Cambodia’s plan to curtail citizenship rights, however, predates that spate of fighting.

The unconditional right to citizenship had been enshrined in Cambodia’s constitution, but was excised by an amendment passed earlier last month saying nationality could be “determined by law”.

The legislation must still be passed by Cambodia’s upper house before being enacted by the head of state, but both are considered rubber-stamp steps.

Citizenship can be revoked on grounds of treason or disloyalty in 15 European Union countries, and only for naturalized citizens in eight of those, according to a European Parliament briefing in February.

Last month, Amnesty International called the legislation a “heinous violation of international law”.

“It comes against a backdrop where the Cambodian authorities have completely failed to safeguard the independence and integrity of the country’s courts,” said regional research director Montse Ferrer.

“This has enabled the government’s authoritarian practices to continue unchecked, such as its persecution of opposition leaders, activists and independent journalists.”

Scores of opposition activists have been jailed or face legal cases filed by Cambodian authorities.

Opposition leader Kem Sokha was sentenced in 2023 to 27 years in prison for treason, a charge he has repeatedly denied, and was immediately placed under house arrest.


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Appian Named a Leader in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Business Automation Platforms 2025 Vendor Assessment

MCLEAN, Va., Aug. 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Appian (NASDAQ: APPN) the leading platform for AI process automation, today announced it has been named a Leader in the IDC MarketScape Worldwide Business Automation Platforms (BAPs) 2025 Vendor Assessment (doc #US52034624, May 2025).

According to the IDC MarketScape report, “Appian supports the development of AI agents and offers a copilot for interactivity between users and LLMs.”

Appian has embedded AI into business processes for years, making them faster, smarter, and more adaptable. The latest advancements further strengthen this capability with innovations such as Agent Studio for creating and managing AI agents; AI Document Center for enterprise intelligent document processing; and Smart Search, an AI-driven semantic search feature that enables record retrieval across Appian’s unified data fabric.

“The true power of AI lies in its integration within core business processes. We believe Appian’s consistent focus has been on optimizing critical operations, and our recognition by IDC MarketScape as a Leader in Business Automation Platforms underscores our commitment to embedding AI with purpose and governance,” said Sanat Joshi, Executive Vice President, Product & Solutions, Appian. “By enabling AI agents and intelligent automation to work in concert, we empower our customers to accelerate operations and responsibly scale AI benefits across their enterprise, driving measurable business impact.”

The Appian Platform empowers organizations to orchestrate and transform their most critical business processes. By embedding advanced AI capabilities into every layer of process automation, Appian enables organizations to achieve greater agility, insight, and impact.

Appian recently sponsored an IDC InfoBrief (doc #EUR153306825, June 2025) to show how business processes and process automation platforms create a strong foundation on which organizations can identify, develop, and deploy AI capabilities, creating systems that expand the value of existing automation efforts, as well as delivering a measurable impact from AI. It also shows how organizations in banking, insurance, government, and life sciences are currently working with AI, their future AI plans and priorities, and the challenges they are working through.

Get the IDC InfoBrief, sponsored by Appian, Embedding AI into Processes to Drive Business Impact (doc #EUR153306825, June 2025).

About IDC MarketScape:

IDC MarketScape vendor assessment model is designed to provide an overview of the competitive fitness of technology and service suppliers in a given market. The research utilizes a rigorous scoring methodology based on both qualitative and quantitative criteria that results in a single graphical illustration of each supplier’s position within a given market. IDC MarketScape provides a clear framework in which the product and service offerings, capabilities and strategies, and current and future market success factors of technology suppliers can be meaningfully compared. The framework also provides technology buyers with a 360-degree assessment of the strengths and weaknesses of current and prospective suppliers.

About Appian

Appian is The Process Company. We deliver a software platform that helps organizations run better processes that reduce costs, improve customer experiences, and gain a strategic edge. Committed to client success, we serve many of the world’s largest companies across various industries. For more information, visit appian.com. [Nasdaq: APPN]

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Pan Pacific Hotels Group offers ‘Unparalleled Experience’ of the Night Race across all its Hotels and Serviced Suites in Singapore

PPHG announces partnership with The LEGO® Group with themed staycations, and St. Gregory spa experiences.

SINGAPORE, Aug. 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Pan Pacific Hotels Group (PPHG) today announced its partnership with The LEGO Group in Singapore. This collaboration will enable travellers and fans to immerse themselves in the high-energy spirit of Singapore’s iconic night race.


From prime trackside locations with panoramic skyline views to themed in-room experiences, this partnership brings the excitement of race weekend into the heart of six participating properties through a range of thoughtfully curated hotel packages blending the creative world of LEGO bricks, the comfort of Pan Pacific’s hospitality, and the adrenaline of the city’s most thrilling annual event.

Nina Patricia Da Costa, General Manager, Singapore, Malaysia and APAC Travel Retail at The LEGO Group, said: “The Singapore Grand Prix is all about speed, race action, and shared experiences. This is the first year the LEGO Group partners Formula 1 to launch an exciting portfolio of LEGO F1 Products. We’re excited to partner with Pan Pacific Hotels Group to bring some of that same adrenaline into the hands of families with the highly popular LEGO F1 sets & LEGO Merchandise to enjoy as part of the hotel stay. With LEGO play at the heart of the experience, we hope to inspire creativity while capturing the spirit of Formula 1 during this season.” 

A race-season experience designed for fans and families

As part of its partnership with The LEGO Group, guests staying at PPHG properties will experience the thrill of the night race season through a series of thoughtfully crafted packages and personalised moments. These include:

The Pitstop Staycation*: Available across six PPHG properties, this exclusive staycation package comprises:

  • A set of three LEGO F1® Speed Champions worth SGD131.70:
    • Oracle Red Bull Racing RB20 F1 Race Car 77243
    • Ferrari SF-24 F1 Race Car 77242
    • Aston Martin Aramco F1 AMR24 Race Car 77245
  • A limited-edition LEGO Thermo Cup
  • A LEGO F1 Booklet
  • A kids’ colouring activity
  • Daily breakfast for up to two adults and two children
  • 15% off dining at participating hotel-operated outlets
  • Access to Kids Club (where available) 

Each eligible booking stands a chance to win the much sought-after LEGO Technic 42207 Ferrari SF-24 F1 Car worth SGD349.90. Guests of the Pitstop Staycation are encouraged to share their experience on Instagram to also get an additional chance to win the LEGO Technic 42207 Ferrari SF-24 F1 Car worth SGD349.90. Pan Pacific DISCOVERY members can also receive 5% off the package rate. Bookings are open now until 30 October 2025 for stays between 12 September and 31 October 2025, with a minimum two-night stay required.

For more information and bookings, click here.

*Terms and conditions apply.

Social Media Contests to Spark Imagination: To further engage families and fans, PPHG will launch social media contests throughout the campaign period. This includes a giveaway starting on 8 September 2025, spanning two and a half weeks. Two lucky winners will receive a LEGO CITY F1 set each, which includes:

  • LEGO City 60445 F1 Truck with RB20 & AMR24 F1® Cars worth SGD 159.90
  • LEGO City 60443 F1 Pit Stop & Pit Crew with Ferrari Car worth SGD 47.90

To mark the 2025 Singapore night race, each participating PPHG hotel, Pan Pacific Singapore, Pan Pacific Orchard, Pan Pacific Serviced Suites Beach Road, PARKROYAL COLLECTION Marina Bay, PARKROYAL COLLECTION Pickering and PARKROYAL on Beach Road, will also offer a different selection of stay packages tailored to fans alike. These include daily breakfast for two and access to 24/7 fitness centres, pools, and wellness facilities. DISCOVERY members enjoy up to 15% off flexible rates, making it easier than ever to combine the thrill of race season with a relaxing city break.


Elemis x PPHG Spa-cation: For those seeking rest and recovery amid the race buzz, the Elemis x PPHG Spa-cation offers a luxurious escape blending performance and pampering. Booking a one-night stay in a Club room or Suite across five PPHG hotels in Singapore, including Pan Pacific Singapore, PARKROYAL COLLECTION Marina Bay, PARKROYAL COLLECTION Pickering, PARKROYAL on Beach Road and Pan Pacific Orchard, will provide guests with:

  • Elemis F1 Recovery Experience worth SGD310.00
  • A limited-edition Iconic Discovery Skincare Collection worth SGD175.00
  • An exclusive Elemis Turndown Amenity kit worth SGD160.00
  • Complimentary access to Club Lounge and Club Benefits.

Bookings are open from 18 September to 19 October 2025 for stays between 19 September and 20 October 2025. 

For more information, click here.

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About Pan Pacific Hotels Group

Pan Pacific Hotels Group is a global hospitality company that owns and manages over 50 hotels, resorts, and serviced suites comprising three brands – Pan Pacific, PARKROYAL COLLECTION, and PARKROYAL in more than 30 cities across Asia Pacific, North America, Africa and Europe. Headquartered in Singapore, it is a member of Singapore-listed UOL Group Limited.

Pan Pacific Hotels and Resorts delivers sincere and graceful service to every guest with a passion for excellence.

PARKROYAL COLLECTION Hotels & Resorts is driven by our passion for life and sustainability.

PARKROYAL Hotels & Resorts is distinguished by its passion for people and places, immersing every guest into local and authentic cultures.

Visit www.panpacific.com.

 

Climaty AI launched by Neel Pandya to Power the New Age of Marketing

DUBAI, UAE, Aug. 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Climaty AI, a global CliMarTech company powered by Agentic AI, has been launched by Neel Pandya. With operations launching across APAC, GCC, EU, UK, and North America, Climaty AI aims to become the default climate layer for all media decisions, delivering a SaaS platform that blends carbon responsibility and high-performing media campaigns.

Neel Pandya, founder & global CEO of Climaty AI
Neel Pandya, founder & global CEO of Climaty AI

Unlike point solutions or ESG add-ons, Climaty AI delivers the industry’s first end-to-end CliMarTech infrastructure that combines:

  • Cross-Media Carbon Intelligence: The world’s first engine to measure ad emissions across all media touchpoints and recommend AI-driven strategies to cut CO2 footprints substantially.
  • Agentic AI Suite: Autonomous AI agents that streamline workflows, personalize creatives, deliver real-time intelligence, and drive continuous optimization.
  • Programmatic+: Premium, MFA-free inventory with direct publisher deals and carbon-aware bidding.
  • Ad Net Zero Pathway: Offsets emissions via verified carbon credit projects.

“Climaty AI is the answer to every CMO asking, ‘How do I grow responsibly?’ With Agentic AI at the core and sustainability at the heart, we’re not just solving problems but re-engineering the operating system of modern marketing”, said Neel Pandya.

At the helm is Neel Pandya, Founder & CEO of Climaty AI. He has navigated the industry from multiple vantage points as a brand marketer, media leader, and tech CEO. His journey spans leadership roles at L’Oréal, Vodafone, and GroupM (Unilever), and most recently as CEO of Pixis, where he capitalized on the early wave of AI to scale the company to a $225M-funded global brand. Recognized as a ‘Top Global Inspirational Leader’ and ‘Most Powerful Influencer’, Pandya has also headed the Society of Advertisers’ Media Forum. Now, he is riding the next dual wave of transformation – Agentic AI and Climate Tech – to build a solution modern CMOs truly need.

“After years of working on performance optimization via global brands, agencies, and AI platforms, I felt a responsibility to lead the next critical shift where marketing intelligence integrates environmental impact,” said Neel. “I believe the future of marketing lies in AI-powered automation, measurable outcomes, and purpose.”

About Climaty AI

Climaty AI is a global CliMarTech company powered by Agentic AI helping marketers run smarter,  more responsible campaigns. Its platform combines automation, media buying tools, and built-in carbon tracking, so brands can drive results while monitoring environmental impact.  Website: climaty.ai

Media Contact: Ethan@climaty.ai

 

Arasan MIPI DSI-2 Rx Controller achieves ISO 26262 ASIL-B Certification

Arasan Chip Systems, a leading provider of semiconductor IP for automobile SoCs, today announced that its MIPI DSI-2 Rx IP has achieved ISO26262 ASIL-B automotive certification

SAN JOSE, Calif., Aug. 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Arasan Chip Systems, a leading provider of semiconductor IP for mobile and automobile SoCs, today announced the immediate availability of its ISO26262 ASIL-B Certified MIPI DSI-2 Rx Controller for mobile and automobile SoCs. The certification applies to the latest generation of Arasan’s MIPI DSI IP.

Arasan MIPI DSI-2 Rx IP ISO26262 ASIL-B Certification
Arasan MIPI DSI-2 Rx IP ISO26262 ASIL-B Certification

The ISO26262 ASIL-B certification signifies that Arasan’s DSI-2 Rx Controller meets the stringent safety requirements for automotive System-On-Chips (SoCs). Additionally, the certification extends its usability to defense, aircraft, and other industries that require failsafe operation.

Arasan’s Total Display IP Solution comprises of Arasan’s VESA DSC Encoder IP, VESA Decoder IP, Arasan DSI Tx & Rx IP for Low resolution displays like those found on IoT devices and wearables like fitness bands, sensors and smartwatches, Arasan DSI-2 Tx & Rx IP for Hi-Resolution displays with both versions of its MIPI Display IP seamlessly integrated with our MIPI D-PHY IP or C/D-PHY Combo IP. Arasan offers an ultra low power consumption D-PHY IP operating at 1.5gig specifically targeting the wearables market for use with its DSI IP.

Arasan also offers its ASIL-C certified CAN 2.0 IP, CAN FD IP and CAN XP IP in addition to its LIN IP and Ethernet Controller IP core as part of its automotive IP offering.

A demonstration of of Arasan’s MIPI DSI-2 IP seamlessly integrated with our C/D-PHY Combo ASIC on a MIPI Compliance Tester can be found here:

https://youtu.be/lmC50LjFwXQ?si=pDxISVdMZL1blya9

More information on Arasan DSI-2 Rx Controller IP can be found here:

https://www.arasan.com/products/mipi/dsi/dsi-2-rx/

Availability

The Arasan MIPI DSI-2 Rx Controller IP is available immediately for ASIC and FPGA applications. Please contact bonnie.noufer@arasan.com for product enquiries.

Media Contact:
Bonnie Noufer
bonnie.noufer@arasan.com 

About Arasan:
Arasan Chip Systems is a leading provider of IP for mobile storage and mobile connectivity interfaces, with over a billion chips shipped with our IP. Our high-quality, silicon-proven Total IP Solutions encompass digital IP, Analog Mixed Signal PHY IP, Verification IP, HDK, and Software. With a strong focus on mobile SoCs, we have been at the forefront of the Mobile evolution since the mid-90s, supporting various mobile devices, including smartphones, automobiles, drones, and IoT devices, with our standards-based IP.