SYDNEY, Sept. 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Woven Woven, the pioneer and award-winning Australian brand is disrupting the sleep and wellness market by setting a new standard to the therapeutic weighted blanket market with its bead-free, filling-free, all-natural weighted blankets for children.

In a market full of compromises, its game-changing design seamlessly weaves the weight directly into the fabric itself. This simple innovation not only eliminates the safety concerns like pellet hazards, it also offers a consistent, gentle hug—the foundation to Deep Pressure Stimulation (DPS)—as a result, Woven Woven has earned the trust of experts and parents alike and put their minds at ease.

“Today’s parents are looking for products that align with their values of sustainability and style without compromising on quality or safety,” said Joey Chang, Founder of Woven Woven. “We designed Woven Woven to be more than just a blanket; it’s an essential piece of a calm, well-styled home. It’s the perfect blend of modern design and genuine comfort. We like to think that our weighted blanket is perceived as the ‘professional grade’ in the sea of children’s weighted blankets.”

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Trusted By Experts, Loved By Families

Woven Woven’s innovation has won them the Best Weighted Blanket for Kids in theSkimm’s 2025 Good For You Awards and most recently the Kiindred Awards Expert’s Choice for Best Sleep Aid or Product. Their weighted blankets had also been reviewed by the Special Needs Resource Foundation of San Diego, featured as one of The Best Weighted Blankets [Tested and Reviewed] by Taste of Home amongst many others, these accolades highlight its innovation, safety, and effectiveness in helping children sleep better and feel calmer.

Understanding The Science Of Calm

The benefits of weighted blankets are grounded in the principle of Deep Pressure Stimulation (DPS), a therapeutic technique shown to activate the parasympathetic nervous system. This type of sensory input is widely used by occupational therapists to help children feel grounded, calm, and safe.

For Sleep: Calming The Nervous System

Unlike traditional weighted blankets that rely on fillings like glass or plastic beads for weight, Woven Woven’s blankets are 100% bead-free, filling-free, its weight is achieved solely through a carefully calculated weaving technique ensuring even pressure distribution without safety risks.

Many children, especially those with busy minds or big emotions, can get stuck in a state of high alert, making it difficult to wind down for bed. Woven Woven’s even pressure distribution helps children transit from the “fight or flight” system (sympathetic) to the “rest and digest” system (parasympathetic).

• Deep Touch Pressure helps activate the parasympathetic nervous system, shifting the body into a state of rest.
• The pressure can signal the brain to increase the production of serotonin—a “feel-good” hormone—and melatonin, the hormone that regulates sleep. It also helps reduce levels of cortisol, the body’s primary stress hormone.

For Emotions: The Power of a Gentle Hug

Beyond sleep, the emotional benefits of deep touch pressure are a key reason it is so often recommended. For a child, the feeling is akin to a secure hug or a swaddle, providing a sense of stability when they feel overwhelmed. It supports sensory needs for children with heightened sensitivities, often helping with transitions, big emotions, and focus.

Because Woven Woven’s weight is integrated into its fabric, it provides a reliable, uniform “hug” every time, making it a more consistent sleep aid for parents and children. Parents have reported Woven Woven’s weighted blankets helped children fall asleep faster, stay asleep longer, and wake less frequently during the night. These outcomes, Woven Woven hopes it will have effects on a child’s emotional resilience, learning and establish a foundation of calm and rest that will support children’s overall well-being for years to come.

The Woven Woven Difference: Safe, Natural and Luxurious

Woven Woven sets itself apart by using only the finest natural fibres, like bamboo, cotton and certified organic cotton, bringing style and substance into every child’s bedroom. Each blanket is conformed to Standard100 by OEKO-TEX® guaranteeing they are free from harmful chemicals, and the certified organic collection is GOTS-certified, giving parents added peace of mind about what touches their child’s skin.

Currently they are only tailored for the younger children, with 2 available weights – 1.5 kg (3.31lbs) and 2.2 kg (4.85lbs), in a spectrum of whimsy hues tailored for children. In Q4 2025, they will be expanding the weight with a 3 kg (6.61 lbs) option in their Certified Organic Collection and in early 2026 adding 2 new colours in their Bamboo Collection with hues inspired by the Australian Native Wattle.

About Woven Woven

A pioneering disruptor in the children’s weighted blanket market, is transforming how we think about sleep and relaxation for kids. The Sydney-based start-up, founded by a family deeply committed to the psychological benefits of restful sleep, offers a game-changing solution. Hypoallergenic and bead-free weighted blankets made from Certified Organic Cotton, Bamboo and Cotton. Woven Woven’s innovative approach prioritises safety, comfort, and aesthetic appeal, making them a standout in a crowded marketplace.

Join Woven Woven’s Community

Woven Woven continues to grow its community and partnership with therapeutic and professional organisations to make its product accessible to more families. For more information please visit their website or social accounts—Instagram and TikTok. For samples, professional pricing, or collaboration inquiries, please contact the brand directly.

For more information, please visit www.wovenwoven.com.au.

SINGAPORE, Sept. 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Great Place To Work^®, the global authority on workplace culture, has selected AbbVie for the 2025 Best Workplaces in Asia™ List, ranking the company No. 7 up from No. 8 last year.

This year’s list was chosen after surveying more than 3.2 million employees in Asia and the Middle East about their experience in the workplace. In total, the survey results represent the work experiences of over 7.5 million employees across the region.

“Being named one of the Best Workplaces in Asia is an incredible honor that reflects the strength of our people,” said Peggy Wu, Vice President, AbbVie Asia. “At AbbVie, we believe that when employees feel respected, and included, they are empowered to achieve their best. This recognition reinforces our commitment to building a workplace where every individual can thrive and contribute to improving patients’ lives.”

This recognition is based on confidential survey data assessing employee experiences of trust, innovation, company values, and leadership. The best companies have more of their employees reporting a consistently positive experience, regardless of job title, work status, or other demographic identifier.

“Workplace culture is the foundation of how we succeed together,” said Selim Giray, General Manager, Allergan Aesthetics in Asia. “We are proud to foster an environment that supports development, wellbeing, and shared success, so our people can continue making a meaningful difference for patients, customers, and communities across Asia.”

Companies on the list in 2025 have higher numbers of employees who report a positive experience at work compared to the typical workplace in Asia. When companies build high levels of trust with employees, they are more likely to be prepared for disruption — including the rise of generative AI.

“Congratulations to the Best Workplaces in Asia,” says Michael C. Bush, CEO of Great Place To Work. “These leading companies are showing the way, building workplaces that make communities stronger, nations more prosperous, and the world a better place.”

The Best Workplaces in Asia List is published here: 2025 Best Workplaces in Asia™

About AbbVie

AbbVie’s mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people’s lives across several key therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology, neuroscience and eye care – and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X (formerly Twitter), and YouTube.

About the 2025 Best Workplaces in Asia List

Great Place To Work selected the 2025 Best Workplaces in Asia List by surveying over 3.2 million employees across multiple countries in Asia and the Middle East. The responses represent the experience of more than 7.5 million employees across the region.

To be considered, companies must first be identified as outstanding in their local region by appearing on one or more of our Best Workplaces Lists in Bahrain, Greater China (including Mainland China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan), India, Indonesia, Israel, Japan, Kuwait, Oman, Philippines, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Korea, Sri Lanka, UAE, and Vietnam during 2024 or early 2025. Companies in the small and medium category must have 50 to 499 employees. Companies in the large category have 500 or more.

About Great Place To Work

As the global authority on workplace culture, Great Place To Work brings 30 years of groundbreaking research and data to help every place become a great place to work for all. Their proprietary platform helps companies evaluate the experience of every employee, with exemplary workplaces becoming Great Place To Work Certified™ or receiving recognition on a coveted Best Workplaces List.

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On Show at IFA 2025, Company’s AI Platform Integrates ThinQ UP and ThinQ Care Services to Deliver Continuous Upgrades and Proactive Maintenance

SEOUL, South Korea, Sept. 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — LG Electronics (LG) is ushering in a new era in the European smart home appliance market with the introduction of its groundbreaking AI platform, LG ThinQ AI. Taking center stage at the company’s IFA 2025 exhibit, LG ThinQ AI integrates the ThinQ UP and ThinQ Care services to provide a personalized, ever-evolving customer experience along with proactive appliance management. This innovative platform advances LG’s core product technologies through AI and usage data analysis, optimizing the product experience and enhancing customers’ overall quality of life. LG will begin rolling out ThinQ AI in key European markets throughout September.

With AI-powered features such as continuous, tailored upgrades and intelligent performance optimization based on user behavior, LG ThinQ AI redefines home living, elevates the overall smart appliance experience, and reinforces LG’s leadership in the European AI home solutions market.

A core element of the platform, ThinQ UP enables compatible appliances to acquire new features via software updates, ensuring they remain up-to-date and relevant to customers’ ever-changing lifestyles. Complementing this, ThinQ Care provides proactive support that predicts potential malfunctions or issues before they occur. Drawing on extensive usage data, its smart diagnostics detect even minor issues and guide customers through simple solutions, boosting product reliability and peace of mind.

ThinQ AI also reflects the priorities of Europe’s discerning, eco-conscious consumers, with a focus on energy efficiency and ease of use. For washing machines, Energy Saving Mode helps lower household energy consumption, while refrigerators benefit from AI Saving Mode, which intelligently reduces power use. Convenience-driven features include Fresh Keeper, which prevents clothes left in the washer from wrinkling or smelling, and the tub clean reminder to maintain hygiene. Refrigerator functions include Night View, which adjusts display brightness at night, and the Smart Fill system, allowing the water dispenser to deliver precisely pours. Users can even reconfigure the built-in ice dispenser to serve as an additional water dispenser, providing greater flexibility.

Moving forward, LG plans to deliver a steady flow of region-specific ThinQ UP features inspired by customer feedback. Through the Share Your Ideas function in the ThinQ app, users can propose new features that may be developed into real updates. Following the European rollout this month, LG will gradually expand ThinQ UP service availability worldwide throughout the rest of the year.

At IFA 2025, LG will showcase a diverse range of appliances enhanced with ThinQ AI and tailored for European consumers. Harmonious and differentiated smart home lifestyle scenes will demonstrate how the company’s latest innovations seamlessly elevate everyday living. Visitors can engage with an interactive demo app to explore how ThinQ UP lets customers continuously upgrade their LG appliances. LG AI HOME zone presents the company’s Zero Labor Home, where ThinQ AI recognizes user’s voice and activates personalized appliance settings to provide a highly personalized home experience.

“Our innovative ThinQ AI platform offers differentiated convenience and efficiency through continuous upgrades and intelligent, proactive care,” said Lyu Jae-cheol, president of the LG Home Appliance Solution Company. “We are committed to creating an AI home experience that evolves in step with the unique needs of every customer.”

ThinQ AI and an array of innovative home appliance solutions will be on show at LG’s IFA 2025 exhibition booth (Hall 18, Messe Berlin) in Berlin, Germany, from September 5-9.

About LG Electronics Home Appliance Solution Company 

The LG Home Appliance Solution Company (HS) is a global leader in home appliances and AI home solutions. By leveraging industry-leading core technologies, the HS Company is committed to enhancing consumers’ quality of life and promoting sustainability. The company develops thoughtfully designed kitchen and living appliance solutions and has recently integrated LG’s Robot Business Division to incorporate advanced robot technologies into its home solutions. Together, these products offer enhanced convenience, exceptional performance, efficient operation and sustainable lifestyle solutions. For more news on LG, visit www.LGnewsroom.com.

Over 60% already investing, nearly 70% open to higher risk; 
Yahoo Taiwan Finance outlines tools, content, and community as key strategies

TAIPEI, Sep. 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Taiwan’s Gen Z is entering financial markets in record numbers, reshaping how financial brands compete for attention and trust. According to the Yahoo 2025 Investment Behavior Survey, more than 60% of Taiwan’s Gen Z are now active investors, and nearly 70% say they are willing to take on higher levels of risk. They favor equities and exchange-traded funds (ETFs), showing a strong appetite for growth even amid global uncertainty.

The findings mark a sharp contrast with the broader investor population, where caution has grown amid economic and geopolitical volatility. For Gen Z, the motivations are pragmatic. Half of the respondents said they began investing to supplement their income, while 44% followed their parents’ example. More than 60% reported that their first exposure to investing came from family and peers, and 45% said they relied on financial websites or apps. These results suggest that Gen Z investors are neither passive nor dependent on traditional channels. They seek information proactively, value efficiency, and are strongly influenced by digital communities and peer interaction.

To respond to this new wave of investors, Yahoo Finance, as Taiwan’s leading financial information platform^[1], has drawn on years of data analysis and practical experience to outline a three-part strategy that helps financial brands connect more effectively with Gen Z.

Gen Z investors expect financial tools to be interactive and intuitive. Yahoo Taiwan Finance has introduced functions such as stock sentiment voting, an ETF screener, and a community list of top-trending tickers to its app. These features simplify the process of market research and turn investment knowledge into accessible modules. They also create opportunities for community interaction, helping young investors make faster and more confident decisions.

For Gen Z, financial information is not a one-time resource but a daily habit. Yahoo Taiwan Finance has adopted a daily content strategy that guides users at every stage of the market cycle. Morning forecasts and international news prepare users for the trading day, real-time sector updates provide support during market hours, post-market recaps help summarize the day’s events, and evening analyses offer deeper perspectives. This consistent approach positions Yahoo as a trusted companion, supported by survey findings that 45% of Gen Z recommend it as their preferred finance app or website.

Gen Z favors content that is clear, lifestyle-oriented, and culturally relevant. Yahoo Taiwan Finance integrates professional insights with memes, pop culture, and everyday references to make finance approachable. By presenting financial knowledge in formats that resonate with younger audiences, the platform encourages interactive learning and builds a sense of community among investors.

The rise of Gen Z investors marks a turning point for Taiwan’s financial industry. With more than six in ten already investing and the majority willing to embrace higher risk, this generation is poised to shape market behavior in the years ahead. Financial brands that adapt with interactive tools, trusted content, and authentic community engagement will be best placed to win Gen Z’s loyalty and shape long-term influence in a fast-changing market.

HONG KONG, Sept. 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Questex’s International Hospitality Investment Forum (IHIF) Asia announces record-breaking participation, with 100+ leading investors representing $107B in assets under management, comprising 40% of total attendees confirmed to attend. The forum takes place at the Regent Hong Kong from 17-19 September 2025.

As Asia-Pacific hospitality markets continue to outperform global benchmarks with strong transaction activity and investor confidence, IHIF Asia is positioned as the region’s premier gathering for deal-makers seeking to capitalize on the region’s robust growth trajectory.

“The 40% investor composition demonstrates IHIF Asia’s unique positioning as a truly deal-focused event,” said IB Saravanan, Vice President, Questex Asia. “This concentration of capital decision-makers in one venue creates unparalleled opportunities for meaningful transactions and partnerships.”

The investor delegation includes Blackstone, City Developments Limited, Gaw Capital Partners, Goldman Sachs Asset Management, Japan Hotel REIT Advisors, Shun Tak Holdings, Starwood Capital Group, Wayfarer Worldwide Hotels, Yu Tai Hing Company Limited, and dozens more active capital sources spanning the full investment spectrum.

The theme, “Beyond Borders: Markets, Capital, Growth,” addresses critical investor questions: Which secondary markets offer highest returns? How are ESG requirements reshaping investment criteria? What role will technology play in future asset valuations?

Key programming includes CBRE Capital Talks featuring proprietary transaction data across major Asia-Pacific cities, The Operator Equation analysing ROI in third-party management versus owner-brand partnerships, and a CEO Growth Strategies Panel with executives from major hotel groups discussing market disruption navigation.

The forum unites high-net-worth individuals, family offices, sovereign wealth funds, private equity groups, global hotel brands, and leading developers. Early registration shows strong representation from Japanese REITs, Australian pension funds, and Middle Eastern sovereign wealth funds.

Register to attend IHIF Asia here.

For media registration, contact Meryl Franzman at mfranzman@questex.com.

For sponsorship opportunities, contact Andrew Walmsley at awalmsley@questex.com.

About Questex

Questex helps people live better and longer. The company brings people together in the markets that help people live better—hospitality, operational real estate and wellness—and the industries that help people live longer—life sciences and healthcare—along with the technologies that enable and fuel these new experiences. In the experience economy, Questex connects its ecosystem through live events, enriched with data insights and digital communities, to deliver exceptional experiences and measurable results. It happens here. 

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IHIF Asia
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