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ReadyServer includes AI model access with every VPS plan, without per-token billing

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ReadyServer includes AI model access with every VPS plan, without per-token billing


SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 14 October 2026 – ReadyServer, a Singapore-based provider of cloud and IT infrastructure services,has introduced the ReadyServer LLM API, giving customers on every ReadyServer VPS plan access to hosted open AI models at no additional cost. The OpenAI-compatible API lets developers connect applications running on their VPS to ReadyServer’s shared AI inference infrastructure, without arranging a separate model service, obtaining an API key or paying per token.

For a developer building an AI application, hosting the application and accessing the model behind it are often separate decisions. A team may already have a server for its code and data, but still needs to work out where the model will run, how to connect to it and how usage will be billed. ReadyServer’s approach brings model access into its existing VPS offering.

“Developers may have a clear idea for an AI application, but getting access to a model introduces another service to set up and another usage bill to manage,” said Alan Woo, Chief Executive Officer of ReadyServer. “We wanted to make that first step simpler by including model access with the VPS they already use.”

The API is reachable from a ReadyServer VPS through the company’s private network. It is not exposed for use from a customer’s own computer or a server hosted with another provider. Customers do not receive a dedicated GPU VPS or need to install a model on their existing server. Instead, applications on their VPS send requests to models hosted on ReadyServer’s shared inference infrastructure.

Developers can use the service to build chatbots, AI agents, coding assistants and document search tools. It also supports retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), which lets an application draw on selected documents when producing a response. Other supported capabilities include summarisation, classification, data extraction, image input, tool calling and structured JavaScript Object Notation (JSON) output. These are available capabilities; the applications a customer builds will depend on its own development work.

The API uses a format compatible with the OpenAI API. Developers can connect using tools such as curl or the Python and Node.js OpenAI Software Development Kits (SDKs) by configuring their applications to use the ReadyServer API endpoint. No additional service installation is required on the VPS. While some SDKs require a non-empty API key field, ReadyServer does not issue an actual key for this service and a placeholder value can be used.

ReadyServer currently serves two open-weight Qwen models. Qwen3.6-27B is designed to return direct answers more quickly. Qwen3.8-27B has a longer context window and is suited to work involving lengthy documents or tasks that require multiple steps. Both are hosted by ReadyServer; “OpenAI-compatible” describes the API format, rather than the models themselves.

“We chose shared inference capacity so customers can access hosted models without each having to run a dedicated GPU server,” Woo said. “It is a practical way for developers to start building, but shared capacity also means we need to be clear about fair use and what happens when demand is high.”

The service has no published monthly token allowance and does not charge customers per token. Usage is governed by ReadyServer’s fair-use policy. When the service is busy, requests may be queued and response times may increase. The ReadyServer LLM API is provided on a best-effort basis without a service-level agreement.

The ReadyServer LLM API is available to customers across every ReadyServer VPS plan. Documentation covering setup, supported models, API use and fair use is available at readyserver.ai.

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About ReadyServer

ReadyServer Pte Ltd provides internet infrastructure, network, data centre and cloud computing solutions. The ReadyServer LLM API gives its VPS customers access to hosted open AI models through the company’s private network.

XTransfer Launches Cross-border Payment Service in Chile

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UAF registration strengthens compliance footing in Latin America

SANTIAGO, Chile, Oct. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — XTransfer, a leading global B2B cross-border trade payment platform, announced that XTransfer Chile SpA has completed registration with Chile’s Unidad de Análisis Financiero (UAF), marking a key milestone in its Latin America expansion.

XTransfer Launches Cross-border Payment Service in Chile.
XTransfer Launches Cross-border Payment Service in Chile.

The registration strengthens XTransfer’s local compliance foundation in Chile and supports its ability to provide cross-border payment solutions to businesses in the market. XTransfer specialises in serving SMEs engaged in international trade, helping them simplify international collections and payments while navigating cross-border trade and compliance requirements.

China–Chile Trade Growth Fuels Demand for Cross-border Payments

The China–Chile Free Trade Agreement was the first bilateral free trade agreement signed between China and a Latin American country, coming into effect in 2006. Bilateral trade between China and Chile grew from over US$7 billion in 2005 to US$66.905 billion in 2025, with China remaining Chile’s largest trading partner for many consecutive years, according to China Customs data. According to XTransfer data, payment collections from Latin America rose 94% year-on-year in 2025, with collections from Chile increasing by 79%, reflecting the deepening trade ties between the two countries.

Solving the Export Payment Bottleneck

However, many exporters still face the bottleneck of “easy to export, hard to get paid”. Latin American buyers often prefer paying in local currencies, while exporters may lack suitable collection channels. USD settlement can add FX costs and cross-border fees, and post-payment steps, including conversion, settlement, and repatriation, can slow cash flow and affect fulfilment. Businesses therefore need a full-chain solution covering pay, collect, settle, and repatriate.

To address this, XTransfer leverages its global local collection network and partnerships with licensed financial institutions to provide eligible companies with local-currency collection accounts in key Latin American markets including Chile, Brazil, Mexico, Colombia, Argentina and Peru, supporting currencies such as Chilean Peso, Brazilian Real and Mexican Peso. Buyers can pay from local bank accounts via local clearing, while exporters can convert and settle into RMB through XTransfer, accelerating fund return and improving cash utilisation.

“Completing our UAF registration is a key milestone in our Latin America expansion,” said Violas Xiao, Singapore and LatAm CEO of XTransfer. “XTransfer will continue to invest in regulated markets and strengthen its payment infrastructure to support SMEs participating in cross-border commerce,” she added.

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Chung-Ang University brings DeepL Language AI into translator education

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Students gain hands-on experience with Language AI and the workflows shaping the future of translation

SEOUL, South Korea, Oct. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — DeepL, a global leader in Language AI, today announced that Chung-Ang University has integrated DeepL Pro into the Advanced Interpretation & Translation Program (AITP) at its Graduate School of International Studies, giving students hand-on experience with the AI technologies increasingly shaping professional translation. The university is the first institution in South Korea to introduce the platform for educational use within a professional translation and interpretation program.

“Our goal is to give students the opportunity to experience technologies used in the translation industry before they graduate,” said Junho Lee, Professor of Korean-English Translation at the Advanced Interpretation & Translation Program, Graduate School of International Studies, Chung-Ang University. “With DeepL, students can experience a broad range of translation workflows through an integrated platform, while DeepL’s continued introduction of new capabilities allows us to bring current developments in translation technology into the classroom. Integrating DeepL into our curriculum helps students understand how to make effective use of AI alongside their own linguistic expertise.”

The university introduced DeepL in March 2026 as part of a broader effort to prepare students for future careers in translation and interpretation. Its curriculum, which had previously focused primarily on conventional computer-assisted translation (CAT) tools, now gives students access to new AI-powered translation technologies so that they can gain practical experience with the workflows becoming more common across the industry.

CAU selected DeepL to familiarize students with the technologies they are likely to encounter in professional settings after graduation. DeepL’s broad adoption across the translation industry was another factor in the university’s decision. According to the ELIS industry survey, DeepL is the most widely used machine translation tool in Europe.

DeepL Pro is now used in classes across CAU’s AITP, where students can explore its capabilities as part of their existing translation coursework. For faculty, the integration provides a way to bring current developments in Language AI directly into their teaching.

CAU’s AITP is widely regarded as one of South Korea’s top four graduate-level programs for master’s-level translation and interpretation education. The university had already incorporated LLM-based CAT technologies into its curriculum before introducing DeepL Pro.

The introduction of DeepL at CAU reflects a broader shift in the profession, as Language AI becomes an increasingly important part of how translators work. For the next generation of language professionals, knowing how to work effectively with AI is becoming part of the skill set alongside deep linguistic and cultural expertise.

“AI is transforming how people work across languages, including professional translators, and the industry is moving quickly,” said Jarek Kutylowski, founder and CEO of DeepL. “Its important that the next generation has opportunities to work with these technologies as they develop. Through our collaboration with Chung-Ang University, students can build practical experience with Language AI, understand its impact on the industry, and learn how to use it in ways that complement their own unique judgement and linguistic expertise.”

About DeepL
DeepL is a global AI company building the language infrastructure that powers global business. More than 200,000 business teams and millions of individuals use DeepL’s Language AI platform to communicate globally, collaborate and operate across languages in real time. By combining breakthrough AI models with enterprise-grade security and privacy, DeepL enables organizations to work seamlessly across markets and cultures. Founded in 2017 by CEO Jarek Kutylowski, DeepL now has more than 900 employees and is backed by leading investors including Benchmark, IVP and Index Ventures. Learn more at www.deepl.com.

One monitor for all gamer’s needs. AGON provides a tailored experience with triple refresh rate CQ32G4Z

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Creating a solution for gamers that need a premium quality 32″ for all their entertainment experiences, from immersive high-res visuals to the fastest of motion, triple refresh rate technology in one monitor is here with the CQ32G4Z

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Today’s technology choices are complex and overwhelming with options. The essential component next to the PC itself, the screen, is no exception.


AOC Monitor is cutting through the noise with a premium monitor with features and price point that will make this a much simpler proposition for all gamers. The CQ32G4Z is unique, with its Triple Refresh rate technology.

As a large monitor experience at 32″, this is a premium monitor providing answers to gamer’s needs while retaining an accessible price point, taking the monitor market in a positive direction.

About Triple Refresh rate

The key difference of the CQ32G4Z allows gamers to play a variety of games while tailoring the monitor performance.

  • QHD at 260Hz: with a 32″ screen, gamers can really immerse themselves with high-rez visuals and a fast refresh rate
  • FHD at 360Hz: gamers can enjoy ultra-smooth gameplay at competition-level speed
  • HD at 500Hz: fast-action types of popular games will benefit from this mode due to the gamer’s need for extremely fast motion, aiming, camera movement, and rapid mouse flicks

Paired with HDR 400, AMD FreeSync Premium and NVIDIA G-SYNC® compatibility, the screen resolution and higher Hz frame rate, delivers ultrawide immersion and competitive level responsiveness. This makes it extremely compelling for gamers whether they are playing competitive FPS or AAA games. 

One monitor for all gamer needs.

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Price: $229.99 USD.

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About AOC

Founded in 1967, AOC is a globally leading monitor and IT accessories brand and a subsidiary of TPV Technology Limited, one of the world’s largest display manufacturers. AOC delivers innovative, ergonomic and environmentally conscious solutions for professional and personal applications.

AGON, AOC’s gaming sub-brand, offers high-performance gaming monitors and accessories for core gamers, competitive players and esports professionals.


Beyond the Beads: The Australian Brand Bringing a “Clean Beauty” Mindset to Children’s Sleep

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How Woven Woven is rethinking sensory bedding from the fibre up—prioritising natural materials, silent knit density, and kids-first design.

SYDNEY, Oct. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — For years, wellness culture has focused on adult optimisation—from magnesium rituals and sleep trackers to temperature-regulating bedding. Now, as conversations around stress, sensory comfort, and emotional wellbeing become mainstream, a simple question emerges: why does that same thoughtfulness stop at the nursery door?

A “Clean Beauty” and Kids-First Mindset

Australian children’s sleep and sensory wellness brand Woven Woven is challenging conventional thinking about children’s weighted blankets with a kids-first approach to materials, construction and design.

Rather than relying on synthetic beads or plastic pellets, Woven Woven integrates weight directly into the fabric knit itself using natural fibres like certified organic cotton and cooling bamboo. The result is a silent, breathable embrace designed for families who care deeply about material purity and restful sleep.

The philosophy closely mirrors the clean beauty movement: greater scrutiny over what products are made from, how they are constructed, and how they fit into everyday life. Crucially, Woven Woven approaches children’s sleep as its own distinct category—not simply an adult product downsized for smaller bodies.

Woven Woven's bead-free cooling bamboo weighted blankets for children age around 3 to 12.
Woven Woven’s bead-free cooling bamboo weighted blankets for children age around 3 to 12.

Children’s Wellness Is Becoming More Sensory

From sensory-friendly classrooms to tactile clothing, nervous system regulation has moved firmly into mainstream parenting. Parents and educators increasingly recognise how touch, texture, and everyday surroundings shape a child’s emotional baseline.

Sleep—and the daily wind-down leading up to it—is the natural extension of this awareness. While weighted blankets have traditionally been kept for bedtime, families now lean on them throughout the day: decompressing after a loud school day, co-regulating through big emotions, or anchoring a quiet moment on the couch. As sensory support becomes an all-day ritual, parents are expecting far more from it—demanding breathable, non-toxic materials and quiet designs that belong effortlessly in a shared home.

From One Mother’s Search to a Bigger Idea

Woven Woven began when founder Joey Chang searched for a weighted blanket for her daughter that met her standards for pure materials and calm, understated design. That search inspired the brand’s first cotton collection, establishing a design philosophy rooted entirely in real family needs. When navigating her daughter’s skin sensitivities and seasonal eczema, creating a cooling bamboo collection became an essential next step.

“The cooling drape and natural breathability of bamboo were non-negotiables. In warmer months, the naturally cool touch of bamboo fibre makes all the difference to a good night’s sleep,” notes Chang. “We don’t believe innovation always means adding more complexity. Sometimes it simply means stripping away the unnecessary elements and rethinking comfort from the fibre up.”

About Woven Woven

Woven Woven is an Australian-founded children’s sleep and sensory wellness brand specialising in bead-free weighted blankets. The brand was created to support a gentler philosophy: sleep is not something we can force, but something the body naturally allows when it feels inherently safe, grounded, and calm. It is this uncompromising commitment to gentle, sensory-led design that has earned Woven Woven global recognition, including accolades from theSkimm’s 2025 Good For You Awards, Mother & Baby UK, and Forbes Vetted.

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Laos, Vietnam Restart USD 492M Potash Project in Khammouane

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A picture of USD 492 million potash project in Nongbok District, Khammouane Province. (Photo by Khammouane News)

A USD 492 million potash mining and processing project in Khammouane is moving forward again after nearly a decade of delays, with production targeted for 2028.

On 12 October, Vietnam National Chemical Group (Vinachem) held a ceremony in Nongbok District to mark the project’s restart. The planned processing plant is designed to produce 500,000 tonnes of potassium chloride annually.

Vinachem says the project will help Laos add value to its mineral resources through local processing rather than exporting raw ore. It is also expected to strengthen fertilizer production and reduce exposure to volatile global prices.

The project stalled in 2017, when construction had reached 57 percent completion, following severe payment disputes between Vinachem and its contractors, according to VnExpress. Legal disputes and financial losses then delayed development for nine years.

Once the plant begins operating, Vinachem expects it to create more than 600 jobs, secure raw materials for Vietnam’s fertilizer industry, and contribute to local economic development and Laos’s state budget.

Vietnam imports nearly one million tonnes of potash annually, including around 350,000 tonnes from Laos, according to Vinachem. The company expects the new project to provide an additional source of raw materials for fertilizer production once the plant becomes operational.

Local Development

Lao authorities have extended the mine’s concession through 2037. Officials have emphasized that the project should prioritize local processing, skills transfer, and environmental protection.

Speaking at the ceremony, Deputy Minister of Industry and Commerce Phouthavanh Nanthavong urged investors to link production with local agriculture, transfer technical skills to Lao workers, and establish safeguards against soil and groundwater subsidence.

The project site in Muangkhay village covers 1,000 hectares and holds an estimated 32 million tonnes of potassium ore reserves.

Somsa-art Ounsida, chairman of the Khammouane Administration Committee, said provincial authorities are coordinating site clearance and auxiliary construction to help meet the 2028 operational target.

Developers plan to finalize environmental impact assessments and obtain project approvals by the end of this month.

Potash Expansion

Vinachem’s project is located in Nongbok District, where a Chinese-operated potash mine is already running. Sino-Agri International Potash, a subsidiary of Shenzhen-listed Asia-Potash International Investment, has operated in Khammouane since 2021.

In December 2024, two sinkholes opened in farmland in Pakpeng village, about 500 meters from the mine. Authorities subsequently suspended mining in the surrounding area.

A preliminary assessment in January 2025 suggested the mine may not have caused the sinkholes, but authorities have not made a final report public.

The incident comes amid rapid expansion in Khammouane’s potash industry. In December 2025, Asia-Potash completed trial operations on its third one-million-tonne production line, bringing its planned annual production capacity to three million tonnes.

That same month, the Lao government signed 16 agreements worth USD 1.088 billion for projects at the Asia-Potash Industrial Park in Thakhek and Nongbok districts.

LG ELECTRONICS ANNOUNCES NEW SMART HOME ACCESSORIES, DESIGNED IN COLLABORATION WITH APPLE FOR THE APPLE HOME COLLECTION

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 The New Products Advance LG‘s Zero Labour Home Vision Across Indoor and Outdoor Living Spaces

News Summary

  • LG Electronics and Apple announced the seven smart home accessories for the Apple Home Collection, including indoor and outdoor cameras, a video doorbell, smart lock, smart thermostat and temperature sensor.
  • The new products are co-developed by LG Electronics and Apple, and work seamlessly with Apple devices. The collaboration goes beyond device compatibility, combining LG’s deep knowledge of product and homes with Apple’s platform expertise to deliver a more intuitive and integrated smart home experience.
  • These products work together seamlessly to help users with their daily routines, including monitoring and protecting their homes while away.

SYDNEY, Oct. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — LG Electronics (LG) today announced a range of smart home accessories co-developed with Apple for the Apple Home Collection, including indoor and outdoor cameras, and a video doorbell, smart lock, smart thermostat, and temperature sensor. The new products are designed to make the everyday home experience simpler, more reliable, and seamlessly connected and private in Apple Home.

LG's smart home collaboration with Apple
LG’s smart home collaboration with Apple

These smart home accessories represent LG’s commitment to creating connected and adaptive experiences. They also advance the company’s ambition to simplify everyday living by reducing the need for manual intervention and enabling more intuitive interactions between customers and their environments.

“Creating a truly connected home requires products that work seamlessly together,” said Kihyun Jung, head of the Platform Business Centre at the LG Home Appliance Solution Company. “By bringing LG’s expertise in home appliances and the home environment together with the Apple Home, we are creating intuitive, integrated experiences that fit naturally into customers’ daily lives.”

“Apple has always focused on making products and experiences that are seamless and intuitive, and protect our users’ privacy — and that matters more than ever in the home,” said Matthew Costello, Apple’s vice president of Hardware Engineering. “Combining our hardware and software expertise with LG’s deep understanding of the home and connected living lets us build smart home experiences that are simpler to set up, are easier to control, and work effortlessly.”

Moving beyond connectivity to co-develop products and user experiences

Moving beyond just device compatibility, Apple and LG developed these new products together from the early product planning stage, collaborating on hardware, software, and user experiences.

Each product is designed with a consistent user experience in mind to streamline setup and control. Rather than simply linking individual products through a platform, the accessories are designed to work together. Using the Home app or Siri to control a single “Good Morning” scene can simultaneously adjust the thermostat and tilt an indoor camera down while a user is getting ready.[1] And each accessory is encrypted end-to-end in Apple Home, so only users and the people they choose can access their home data.

Introducing new indoor and outdoor cameras, a video doorbell, smart lock, thermostat, and temperature sensor

Starting in December, with select accessories coming early next year, LG and Apple are launching the full lineup in the United States and Canada, including indoor and outdoor cameras, a video doorbell, a smart lock, a thermostat, and a temperature sensor with support for Apple Home and LG ThinQ apps.[1] In the United Kingdom, indoor and outdoor cameras and a video doorbell will be available starting December.[2]

  • Cameras

LG’s new indoor and outdoor cameras deliver clear imaging, intelligent detection and privacy-focused controls to help users monitor what matters around their homes. With up to 2.5K video resolution, low-light colour night vision, and wide-angle coverage, the cameras provide clear views during the day and at night. Using intelligence, each camera recognises people, pets, vehicles and motion, helping deliver more relevant alerts and reducing unnecessary notifications. Users can also block selected areas from view and recording, while built-in local storage provides greater control over how recorded footage is stored and reviewed.

    • LG Indoor Cam Plug-In: A wide 160° field of view captures more of the room in a single frame, while a privacy tilt mechanism and physical controls provide a visible and intuitive way to control monitoring when it is not needed.
    • LG Outdoor Cam Plug-In: The camera provides reliable outdoor monitoring with low light colour night vision, and 2.5K resolution, helping users maintain a clear view around the home day and night.
    • LG Floodlight Cam: The camera adds dual adaptive floodlights that automatically illuminate the surrounding area when activity is detected, combining outdoor monitoring and lighting in one integrated home security solution.
  • LG Video Doorbell Wired

LG Video Doorbell Wired brings clear visibility, more relevant alerts and everyday convenience to the front door. Its dual-camera system combines a 2.5K front camera and a Full HD bottom camera, capturing separate views of visitors, packages and key areas around the entryway for broader coverage. It can also identify people, vehicles, pets and packages and play a helpful chime through Apple HomeView, HomePod or HomePod mini. Low-light colour night vision and two-way talk also help users see and respond to activity at their door.

  • LG Smart Deadbolt Lock

LG Smart Deadbolt Lock combines smart access, minimal design and everyday convenience, led by hands-free unlocking with home key on a compatible iPhone or Apple Watch and advanced Ultra-Wideband technology. The lock recognises an authorised user’s location and movement to support reliable hands-free entry. NFC tap, PIN code and a physical key provide additional ways to unlock the door, while built-in door sensing and real-time app notifications help users monitor door status and security events.

  • LG Smart Thermostat and LG Temperature Sensor

LG Smart Thermostat combines energy efficiency, intuitive design to make home comfort more adaptive and efficient. Adaptive Temperature from Apple can adjust heating and cooling based on headed home, away from home, or sleeping.

When paired with optional LG Temperature Sensor devices placed in other rooms, the system can monitor temperature and humidity across multiple spaces to support more consistent comfort throughout the home. Advanced sensing algorithms are designed to reduce measurement errors and detect indoor temperature changes in real time, while Matter over Thread enables low-power, responsive connectivity with fewer connection delays and offline disruptions.

In the U.S., Clean Energy Guidance from Apple can help optimise energy use based on grid carbon intensity. Through supported utility-provider integrations, LG Smart Thermostat can also shift operation toward lower-cost periods.

  • Privacy in Apple Home

Privacy is foundational to Apple Home. Camera footage and personal data in the Home app is stored end-to-end encrypted and never accessible to LG or Apple.

To learn more about LG and Apple’s smart home accessories, visit LG website.

[1] Use of the new IoT products requires an Apple home hub, like HomePod, HomePod mini, Apple TV 4K, or Apple HomeView. The new IoT products, the LG ThinQ, and the Apple Home require a Wi-Fi connection. Available services, features and compatibility may vary depending on product model, region and country.
[2] Product availability, including availability at retail stores, may vary by region and country.

About LG Electronics, Inc.

LG Electronics is a global innovator in technology and consumer electronics with a presence in almost every country and an international workforce of more than 75,000. LG’s four Companies – Home Appliance Solution, Media Entertainment Solution, Vehicle Solution and Eco Solution – combined for global revenue of over KRW 89 trillion in 2025. LG is a leading manufacturer of consumer and commercial products ranging from TVs, home appliances, air solutions, monitors, automotive components and solutions, and its premium LG SIGNATURE and intelligent LG ThinQ brands are familiar names worldwide. Visit https://www.lg.com/au/about-lg/press-and-media/ for the latest news.

Kaimirra Opens Boutique at Pavilion Damansara Heights and Kiosk at Pavilion Kuala Lumpur

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The Malaysian ammolite and meteorite jewellery brand brings rare natural materials to two new retail destinations


KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 14 October 2026 – Kaimirra, the Malaysian jewellery brand known for ammolite and meteorite, has opened a boutique at Pavilion Damansara Heights and a kiosk at Pavilion Kuala Lumpur. The openings give more customers access to its ammolite, meteorite and gemstone jewellery, and a chance to see these rare materials up close before purchase.

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony lead by Mr. Tay (CFO of Kaimirra), Datuk Lee (Director of Impian Ekspresi), Mr. Joshua (Co-Founder of Kaimirra), Mr. Rahul (CEO of Kaimirra), Mr. Ren (COO of Kaimirra) - standing sequence from left to right.
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony lead by Mr. Tay (CFO of Kaimirra), Datuk Lee (Director of Impian Ekspresi), Mr. Joshua (Co-Founder of Kaimirra), Mr. Rahul (CEO of Kaimirra), Mr. Ren (COO of Kaimirra) – standing sequence from left to right.

The Pavilion Damansara Heights boutique held its grand opening on 9 October 2026 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and lion dance. The kiosk brings the brand to Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur’s main shopping district.

Founded in 2021
Nelson Foo and Joshua Tan founded Kaimirra in 2021 out of a shared fascination with extraordinary natural materials. Ammolite’s vivid colours and meteorite’s journey from space drew them in, and they set out to introduce both to a wider audience through contemporary jewellery.

Their belief is simple: rare materials deserve to be worn proudly. Kaimirra gives these discoveries a place beyond private collections and display cabinets.

“Ammolite and meteorite are older than anything else you will ever wear, and no two stones are alike,” said Nelson Foo, co-founder of Kaimirra. “We wanted people to see them properly, hold them and choose a piece that feels like theirs.”

“Watching ammolite shift colour under the lights is what wins people over,” said Joshua Tan, co-founder. “That is why we wanted to give it a proper space.”

Ammolite and the colours of ancient life
Ammolite is a rare organic gemstone formed from the iridescent shells of fossilised ammonites. These marine creatures died out in the mass extinction that ended the Cretaceous Period 66 million years ago, alongside the non-avian dinosaurs. Gem-quality ammolite is commercially mined in southwestern Alberta, Canada, where Kaimirra sources its stones directly from miners.

Microscopic layers in the shell interact with light to produce colours that shift with movement and viewing angle. Each stone has its own combination of colours and patterns, so even pieces in the same design look different. For the wearer, that means jewellery no one else has.

Meteorite and a connection to space
Meteorites are fragments of extraterrestrial rock or metal that survive their passage through Earth’s atmosphere. Most originate from asteroids, while some come from the Moon or Mars. Their unusual textures and origins offer a tangible connection to space through jewellery.

Kaimirra’s collection includes Muonionalusta from Sweden, Aletai from China, Sericho pallasite from Kenya and lunar meteorite. Muonionalusta reveals fine, interlocking Widmanstätten patterns (crystal structures that appear when the metal is etched), while Aletai displays broader ones. Sericho pallasite contains olivine crystals within an iron-nickel matrix, and lunar meteorite carries the rocky texture of material from the Moon.

These textures appeal to customers drawn to astronomy, natural patterns and unconventional materials. Each piece in Kaimirra’s meteorite collection comes with a certificate stating its material type and origin.

Discovering the collections in person
The Pavilion Damansara Heights boutique features deep navy interiors, museum-style displays and a mini gallery of meteorites and ammonite fossils. Customers can examine the materials closely and see how ammolite’s colours respond to light.

Across both locations, Kaimirra pairs contemporary design with guidance on material origins, individual characteristics and jewellery care, helping customers choose pieces that reflect their interests and taste.

Visit Kaimirra
Boutique: Lot 3.14.00, Level 3, Pavilion Damansara Heights, Jalan Damanlela, Bukit Damansara, 50490 Kuala Lumpur.Kiosk: Lot P4.20.00, Level 4, Pavilion Kuala Lumpur, 168 Jalan Bukit Bintang, 55100 Kuala Lumpur.
Website: www.kaimirra.com | Instagram: @kaimirra_official




The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.

About Kaimirra

Kaimirra is a Malaysian jewellery brand founded in 2021 by Nelson Foo and Joshua Tan. Part of the Tutan Group, it specialises in contemporary ammolite and meteorite jewellery and also offers other gemstones, bringing distinctive natural materials into designs made to be worn proudly.

Media contacts
Jane Ng | Deputy Director Marketing
+60 11-2369 6425 | jane.ng@kaimirra.com

Joo Yee | Senior Marketing Manager
+60 17-240 5939 | jooyee.hee@kaimirra.com

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