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FabriX Unveils Multi-Sensory Showcase at Palais de Tokyo for Paris Fashion Week 2025

“Tomorrow Was _____: Fragments of Tomorrow, Told Through Fashion” Four Designer–Artist Duos Redefine the Future of Fashion Experiences


HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 14 October 2025 – Organized by Hong Kong’s renowned design hub PMQ, in partnership with the Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode (FHCM), Hong Kong’s pioneering digital fashion house FabriX returns to Paris Fashion Week for the third time with its most ambitious project yet: “Tomorrow Was _____: Fragments of Tomorrow, Told Through Fashion.

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Imagining a world suspended between fading memories and speculative futures, the immersive exhibition invites fashion and culture enthusiasts to explore the paradox of past and future through the lens of creativity, technology, and collaboration. As curator, FabriX transforms the Palais de Tokyo into a multi-sensory canvas, merging fashion, art, and technology to spark dialogue across cultures and redefine what fashion storytelling can be. It is supported by Hong Kong’s Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency (CCIDA).

A Global Vision: Innovation Meets Storytelling

“Tomorrow Was _____” harnesses AR try-ons, 4D visual creation, and AI storytelling to reimagine how fashion can be experienced. Beyond the runway, the showcase pushes the boundaries of collaboration, innovation, and cultural exchange—reflecting FabriX’s growing influence in the global fashion scene and its commitment to reshaping fashion narratives for a new generation of consumers and audiences.

Four Designer-Artist Duos, Four Distinct Worlds

Each chapter in the exhibition is created by a visionary designer-artist pairing, blending disciplines from couture to choreography, and from photography to AI, to explore the question: What will fashion mean tomorrow?

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  • Tomorrow Was Archived (Imagery Installation)
    Designer Alain Paul x Artist Liu Shuwei
    2025 LVMH Prize finalist Alain Paul teams up with Shanghai-based artist Liu Shuwei, to explore time and emotion through illuminated lightbox installations, marrying Paul’s dance-inspired tailoring with Liu’s mastery of light and shadow.
  • Tomorrow Was Becoming (Dance Choreography Video)
    Designer Caroline Hu x Choreographer Emma Portner
    Caroline Hu, winner of the first BoF CHINA PRIZE, joins forces with celebrated choreographer Emma Portner in a dance-film hybrid blending Hu’s romantic couture with Portner’s boundary-pushing explorations of movement, identity, and solitude.
  • Tomorrow Was Glitched (AI-Generated Story)
    Designer Didu x AI Artist 0nastiia

    Didu, known for designing BLACKPINK’s “Deadline” World Tour costumes, collaborates with AI artist 0nastiia on a tarot-inspired, AI-generated visual narrative exploring empowerment, transformation, and mysticism through a digital lens.
  • Tomorrow Was Inspiration (Haute couture, 3D Sculpture & 4D Interactive Experience)
    Designer Kevin Germanier x Sculptor Ram2isflat (known as Ram2) (feat. Digital Technologist James Cao)

    Kevin Germanier, acclaimed for his designs at the Paris Olympic Closing Ceremony, partners with 3D sculptor Ram2 and technologist James Cao to create a 4D-scanned couture experience, letting visitors interact with and step inside the artwork in real time.

A Vibrant, Multi-Sensory Journey by Gary Card

To bring them all together, FabriX has enlisted renowned set designer Gary Card—famous for his immersive worlds for Dover Street Market, Jean Paul Gaultier, and Louis Vuitton—to craft a bold, futuristic set design. His signature vibrant grid system ties together all four duos’ works into one unforgettable, multi-sensory narrative journey.

Where Technology Meets Couture

As a global leader in digital fashion innovation since 2022, FabriX integrates AR mirrors, interactive installations, and 4D visualisation to transform exhibitions into immersive playgrounds for the next generation of fashion lovers. Supported by Innsvx (Hong Kong), Style3D, and 4DV.ai (Hangzhou), the showcase celebrates the fusion of craftsmanship, culture, and cutting-edge technology—creating a story that audiences can see, touch, and even wear.

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Event Details

Exhibition: “Tomorrow Was _____: Fragments of Tomorrow, Told Through Fashion”
Location: Point Perche, Palais de Tokyo, 13 Av. du Président Wilson, 75116 Paris
Dates: 29th September – 7th October, 2025

Join FabriX as it unveils the future of fashion storytelling, shaping a new era where creativity, technology, and culture converge.

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Disclaimer: Any opinions, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed in these materials/events do not reflect the views of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau, the Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency, the CreateSmart Initiative Secretariat or the CreateSmart Initiative Vetting Committee.
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About Sphere Paris Fashion Week® showroom

Since January 2020, the FHCM has operated Sphere Paris Fashion Week® Showroom, with the support of DEFI and L’Oréal Paris. Sphere is part of its mission to support emerging designers. It brings together a group of brands selected for their creativity and development potential.

Womenswear Spring-Summer 2026 showroom session will take place at the Palais de Tokyo from Wednesday 1st October to Tuesday 7th October, 2025.

About PMQ

Located in the heart of Hong Kong’s SoHo district, PMQ is the landmark of creative and design industries housing over 100 Hong Kong emerging designers. In 2014, PMQ was revitalised and transformed into a creative hub with a variety of design studios showcasing a wide array of design products including fashion and accessories, gifts & premium, homeware, and small furniture as well as other lifestyle goods and creative products. PMQ has now become an interactive platform for supporting up-and-coming creative talents and fostering a community of patrons and lovers of creativity, design, and heritage. It is also one of the popular venues in town for international design, arts, and cultural events from Hong Kong and around the world.

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About Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency

The Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency (CCIDA) established in June 2024, formerly known as Create Hong Kong (CreateHK), is a dedicated office set up by the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR Government) under the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau to provide one-stop services and support to the cultural and creative industries with a mission to foster a conducive environment in Hong Kong to facilitate the development of arts, culture and creative sectors as industries. Its strategic foci are nurturing talent and facilitating start-ups, exploring markets, promoting cross-sectoral and cross-genre collaboration, promoting the development of arts, culture and creative sectors as industries under the industry-oriented principle, and promoting Hong Kong as Asia’s creative capital and fostering a creative atmosphere in the community to implement Hong Kong’s positioning as the East-meets-West centre for international cultural exchange under the National 14th Five-Year Plan.

About FabriX

Founded in Hong Kong in 2022, FabriX emerged as a trailblazer in digital fashion, carving out a space on the cutting edge of fashion’s digital frontier. What began as a platform to spotlight emerging creativity has since evolved into a global hub, fusing artistry with technology and redefining how fashion is imagined, produced, and experienced. Acting as both a catalyst and provocateur, FabriX challenges designers to break conventions and explore the uncharted edges of style. Its influence has already made waves on some of the industry’s most prestigious stages: London Fashion Week FW2023, Paris Fashion Week FW2023 and 2024, and Pitti Immagine Uomo 107.

At ComplexCon Hong Kong 2025, FabriX unveiled its cutting-edge AR Kiosk—an industry first that reimagines retail through instant virtual try-ons without physical stock. Beyond innovation, this milestone signals a paradigm shift, empowering designers to create with precision while enabling next-generation consumers to curate their personal style in ways that are both sustainable and boundary-breaking.

But FabriX isn’t just about creating spectacles. Through radical collaborations, industry education, and pioneering case studies, it continues to shape the discourse on the future of fashion technology. Named one of HKFDA’s Top 10 Fashion Visionaries of 2024, FabriX is setting the pace for a new era—bridging traditions with technology, cultures with creativity, and pushing fashion ever further into its digital frontier.

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CAMWATER 2025 MAKES WAVES IN PHNOM PENH THROUGH ADVANCE CLIMATE ACTION AND WATER SECURITY

Five ministries, 6,000 trade visitors from 10+ countries, and 20+ exhibitors join forces to accelerate Cambodia’s C-SDG 2030 goals

PHNOM PENH, Cambodia, Oct. 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Cambodia today marked a milestone in its sustainable development journey with the opening of CAMWATER 2025, held from 14–16 October 2025 at the Diamond Island Convention & Exhibition Centre (DIECC).

Themed “Working Together to Reach CSDG 2030 in the Context of Climate Change,” CAMWATER 2025 is organised by Informa Markets, and co-hosted by the Cambodian Water Supply Association (CWA), with strategic support from the Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology & Innovation (MISTI). Running alongside the exhibition is the CAMWATER 2025 Conference (14–15 October), now in its second edition, it continues to provide a focused platform to address Cambodia’s pressing water challenges and explore innovative solutions alongside key industry stakeholders.

With 2,000+ trade visitors expected from more than 10 countries and 20+ exhibitors showcasing next-generation solutions, CAMWATER 2025 combines policy dialogue, technical innovation, and business opportunity. Strategically co-located with CAMBUILD 2025 and CAMAUTO 2025, the event also fosters cross-industry collaboration to support Cambodia’s broader infrastructure and industrial development goals.

The opening ceremony featured a traditional Apsara blessing dance, followed by welcome remarks from Mr. Leng Kheav, Board of Director, Chair of CWA, and Ms. Haza Tukimin, Senior Event Managers of Informa Markets. The keynote address by H.E Hem Vanndy, Minister of MISTI reinforced the government’s strong commitment to a climate-resilient water sector. Guests then toured the exhibition floor, exploring innovations in smart water management, infrastructure, and sanitation.

“CAMWATER 2025 represents a pivotal moment for Cambodia’s water sector,” said Ms. Haza Tukimin, Senior Event Managers of Informa Markets. “For over 13 years, we have built a powerful coalition across the entire value chain – connecting policymakers and financiers with innovators and operators – to turn CSDG commitments into operational reality.”

Day one’s flagship panel, “Working Together to Deal with Climate Change for Sustainable Water Supply,” convened senior leaders from five key ministries – MISTI, the Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology (MOWRAM), the Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT), the Ministry of Rural Development (MRD), and the Ministry of Mines and Energy (MME) – alongside utility executives and technical experts.

The cross-ministerial dialogue reviewed progress toward CSDG 6 and mapped urgent interventions to ensure safe and affordable water access amid climate pressures.

“Water security is at the heart of Cambodia’s sustainable growth,” said H.E Hem Vanndy, Minister of MISTI. “By aligning ministries, utilities, and the private sector, we are strengthening resilience, ensuring equitable access, and preparing for a climate future that requires innovation and collaboration.”

On the second day, the conversation expands to a regional stage, as presidents of water associations from Vietnam, the Philippines, and Malaysia share best practices on operational excellence, workforce development, and professionalisation – highlighting Cambodia’s role as a regional hub for water resilience and innovation.

Global companies, including ABB and METAWATER, are showcasing technologies for smart water management, while SME Bank and Phillip Bank, present alternative financing models to mobilise Cambodia’s 2026–2030 water infrastructure investment pipeline – addressing one of the sector’s most critical barriers to progress.

“Climate change has no borders, and neither should solutions,” added Mr. Leng Kheav, Board of Director, Chair of CWA’s. “By sharing knowledge and building capacity, CAMWATER 2025 is driving collective resilience across ASEAN’s water sector.”

The CAMWATER 2025 Conference concludes on 15 October with a members-only closing ceremony, where Informa Markets and MISTI leadership will present policy recommendations, partnership frameworks, and technology adoption roadmaps to guide Cambodia’s water sector through 2030 and beyond.

CAMWATER 2025 runs from 14–16 October 2025 at the Diamond Island Convention & Exhibition Centre, Phnom Penh, and is open daily from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM. For more information, visit www.camwaterexpo.com or contact the organisers directly.

About CAMWATER

CAMWATER is Cambodia’s premier international water and wastewater treatment exhibition, designed to support the Kingdom’s growing demand for sustainable and climate-resilient water infrastructure. The event will feature innovative solutions from top providers and attract key stakeholders, including municipal water and sanitation companies, government officials, developers, engineers, consultants, manufacturers, and distributors. CAMWATER 2025 plays a crucial role in advancing national development goals, fostering technical expertise, and facilitating meaningful partnerships between the public and private sectors.

About Informa Markets

Informa Markets creates platforms for industries and specialist markets to trade, innovate, and grow. As a global leader in exhibitions, conferences, and B2B events, Informa Markets brings together buyers and sellers across a wide range of industries, helping businesses connect, discover new opportunities, and drive meaningful partnerships. With a portfolio spanning over 450 international events and brands across markets including healthcare, infrastructure, food, hospitality, automotive, and more, Informa Markets delivers trusted platforms that support business growth and industry development worldwide.

In Cambodia, Informa Markets is proud to organise leading exhibitions such as CAMBUILD, CAMWATER, and CAMAUTO, which contribute to the Kingdom’s progress in infrastructure, sustainability, and mobility.

ANDPAD Launches English Web Version for Global Users

Time zone settings for regional standard times now available


TOKYO, JAPAN – Media OutReach Newswire – 14 October 2025 – ANDPAD Inc. (Head Office: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Takeo Inada; “ANDPAD”), which operates the eponymous cloud-based construction project management service bearing its name, will launch the English-language version of the web browser for its “ANDPAD” service.

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Additionally, the setting of time zones to display standard times for each region will now become possible.

ANDPAD is actively pursuing multilingual support for various functions of its service against the backdrop of growth in the use of the service globally and an increasing number of users who are foreign language speakers. In February and June 2025, the company launched the English-language and Vietnamese-language versions of its app, respectively. With this third part of efforts to further accommodate a global market, ANDPAD has outfitted the web browser for the service bearing its name with English language support and time zone settings.

Additionally, the new time zone settings allow information to be displayed according to each user’s local region. This enables teams to prepare work schedules, upload photos, communicate via chat, and handle reports in their local time, promoting more accurate and smoother communication for projects spanning different locations.

Going forward, ANDPAD will continue to drive digital transformation in the construction industry as it expands its services to markets beyond Japan.

■About Usage

Existing ANDPAD users can use the English-language version and time zone settings at no additional cost.

Supported Features: Construction management,Chat, and ANDPAD Blueprint

Please contact us at the following for use this service.

https://andpad.jp/help/inquiry

*1: “Summary of the Status of the Notification of the Employment Status of Foreign Nationals” (As of October 31, 2024)https://www.mhlw.go.jp/stf/newpage_50256.html
*2: “Launch of ‘ANDPAD,’ a Cloud-Based Construction Project Management Service, in English as the First Part of Efforts to Offer Multilingual Support; Acceleration of Global Rollout” press release (distributed on February 26, 2025) (Japanese language only)https://andpad.jp/news/20250226
*3: “Launch of ‘ANDPAD,’ a Cloud-Based Construction Project Management Service, in Vietnamese as the Second Part of Efforts to Offer Multilingual Support” press release (distributed on June 26, 2025) (Japanese language only)https://andpad.jp/news/20250626

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About the ANDPAD Service

The cloud-based construction project management service with the top share of the market in Japan*, ANDPAD makes the central management of everything from enhancing onsite efficiency to improving management possible. Since provision of the service started in 2016, through associated development efforts that emphasize intuitiveness and ease of use and thorough support for implementation and utilization, the service has reached over 233,000 corporate users and 684,000 individual users.

ANDPAD was selected as a “2024 Recommended Technology” under the NETIS (New Technology Information System) by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism.

Details (Japanese language only):

*”Trends and Vendor Share in the Construction Business Management Cloud Service Market” (December 2024 MIC IT Report)” (According to research by the Deloitte Tohmatsu MIC Economic Research Institute)

■Company Overview

Name : ANDPAD Inc.

Location : Sumitomo Fudosan Akihabara Ekimae Bldg. 8th Floor, 300 Kanda-Neribei-cho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo

Representative : Takeo Inada, CEO

Business Activities : Development, sales and operation of “ANDPAD” cloud-based construction project management service

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From Vision to Reality: SIGGRAPH Asia 2025 Reveals Program Highlights and Global Creative Lineup in Hong Kong

  • The 18th edition of ACM SIGGRAPH Asia will be held from 15–18 December 2025 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC)
  • Hong Kong set to welcome over 7,000 attendees from more than 50 countries
  • “Generative Renaissance” theme spotlights AI’s transformative role in art, science, and creativity

HONG KONG, Oct. 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Koelnmesse, the organiser of SIGGRAPH Asia 2025, has unveiled the 2025 theme, Generative Renaissance, a distinguished lineup of internationally acclaimed keynote speakers, featured sessions, and exhibition highlights in the lead-up to the December conference in Hong Kong.


“SIGGRAPH Asia 2025 reflects the extraordinary creativity and technical expertise flourishing in Hong Kong, alongside a convergence of the world’s leading researchers, studios, and creators,” said Taku Komura, Conference Chair and Professor at The University of Hong Kong. “With our theme, Generative Renaissance, this edition will showcase groundbreaking work in AI, animation, and immersive technologies, highlighting both local talent and international innovation. We look forward to an inspiring conference that pushes the boundaries of creativity and technology.”

Shaping Tomorrow: Keynotes on AI Transforming Art, Design, and Media

SIGGRAPH Asia 2025 will feature three visionary keynote speakers whose work are redefining AI, computer vision, and generative technology:

  • Harry Shum, Council Chairman of Hong Kong University of Science and Technology and former Executive Vice President of Microsoft AI & Research. At SIGGRAPH Asia, he will spotlight his work on the Low Altitude Economy (LAE) and present the Smart Integrated Low Altitude System (SILAS), an operating system built to connect operations, regulations, and end-users.
  • Jamie Shotton, Chief Scientist at Wayve, a leader in computer vision and AI for autonomous vehicles. His pioneering research on real-time human pose recognition has reshaped AR/VR applications and now drives the next frontier in intelligent mobility.
  • Dr. Chunchao Guo, Head of Hunyuan 3D Generation and World Modeling at Tencent, whose groundbreaking work in generative AI and large-scale 3D modeling is advancing world simulation, digital twins, and creative AI across industries.

Oscar-Winning Innovators and Pixar Visionaries Headline Featured Sessions

Each year, the Featured Sessions spotlight leading work in animation, visual effects, and virtual production. The 2025 edition features Paul Debevec, Chief Research Officer at Eyeline Studios (Netflix) and Richard Chuang, Founder of d1n0. Also joining this year is a group from Pixar Animation StudiosClaudia Chung Sanii, David Luoh, Emron Grover, Jordan Rempel, Renee Tam, and Sajan Skaria—presenting Alien Abduction! The Truth Behind the Making of Pixar’s Elio.

They will be joined by Momo Wang, award-winning animation director, artist, and creator of Tuzki; Scott Ross, Founder of Digital Domain and former GM of ILM and SVP of Lucasfilm; Raman Hui, acclaimed director of Monster Hunt and longtime DreamWorks animator, best known for his work on the Shrek franchise; and Chris Bremble, Founder & CEO of Base Media, spotlighting the studio’s triumphant return with Ne Zha 2 and its groundbreaking visual effects work.

World Experts at the Helm of SIGGRAPH Asia’s Innovation Programs

SIGGRAPH Asia 2025’s core programs are curated by a world-class lineup of chairs, each leading a unique facet of the conference. Conference Chair Taku Komura sets the vision for the event, while Technical Papers Chairs Michael Wimmer and Hongbo Fu highlight groundbreaking research. Art Gallery Chair Isaac Leung and Art Papers Chair Kian Peng Ong showcase the latest intersections of art and technology.

The Computer Animation Festival (CAF), SIGGRAPH Asia’s iconic program, is led by Chair Tim Cheung and Producer Jennifer Lee. Each year, CAF’s Electronic Theater and Animation Theater showcase the world’s best CG animation, offering audiences entertaining and thought-provoking works. An international jury of top experts will also select the best entries and award four prestigious honors: Best Student Project, Jury Special, Best in Show, and Audience Choice.

In addition, Courses Chair Mélina Skouras, Emerging Technologies Chair Kening Zhu, XR Chair Evan Yifan Peng, and Games Chair Eric Liu provide hands-on learning and immersive experiences for attendees.

Educator’s Forum Chair Meili Wang, Featured Sessions Chair Baoquan Chen, Posters Chair Junyong Noh, Real-Time Live! Chair Bent Stamnes, Technical Communications Chair Yuting YeWorkshops Chair Ruizhen Hu, and Publications Chair Stephen Spencer provide platforms for knowledge sharing and experimentation. Supporting the community is Student Volunteers Chair Patience Lee.

SIGGRAPH Asia Exhibition Stage: Where Innovation Debuts

Running 16–18 December, the SIGGRAPH Asia Exhibition will feature more than 70 leading companies showcasing breakthroughs in hardware, software, and interactive technologies. With over 7,000 professionals expected, it is the region’s premier platform to connect with innovators, discover new talent, and experience technologies shaping the future.

This year’s exhibition will showcase leading sponsors including FORUM8, Tencent, Huawei Technologies, Morpho, Vicon, NVIDIA, and Foundry.

Visitors can also look forward to participation from some of the industry’s most influential players such as Adobe, Chingmu Motion Capture, CLO Virtual Fashion, Meta’s Reality Labs Research, NOKOV, Pixar Animation Studios’ Renderfarm, and Qualisys. Adding to the diversity of innovation, the exhibition will feature two country pavilions – South Korea and Malaysia – spotlighting emerging technologies and creative talent from across Asia.

For complete SIGGRAPH Asia 2025 Conference and Exhibition details, visit
https://asia.siggraph.org/2025/.

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About ACM SIGGRAPH
ACM SIGGRAPH is an international community of researchers, artists, developers, filmmakers, scientists, and business professionals with a shared interest in computer graphics and interactive techniques. A special interest group of the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM), the world’s first and largest computing society, our mission is to nurture, champion, and connect like-minded researchers and practitioners to catalyze innovation in computer graphics and interactive techniques.

ACM SIGGRAPH offers two of the premier technology conferences in the world, one in North America and one in Asia. Attended by tens of thousands of computer graphics professionals, SIGGRAPH and SIGGRAPH Asia are highly respected venues for the presentation of new computer graphics technology and research. For more information, please visit www.siggraph.org.

About Koelnmesse
Koelnmesse Pte Ltd is one of the world’s largest trade fair companies. Its more than 80 trade fairs and exhibitions have the broadest international scope in the industry, as 60 percent of the exhibitors and 40 percent of the visitors come from outside Germany. The Koelnmesse events include leading global trade fairs for 25 sectors, such as Imm Cologne, Anuga, IDS, INTERMOT, Interzum Cologne, gamescom, and the International Hardware Fair Cologne. Koelnmesse is ACM SIGGRAPH’s event organizer for the last 17 editions of SIGGRAPH Asia.

For more information, please visit www.koelnmesse.asia.

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Realizing the Open Data Center Ecosystem Vision

OCP Launches New “Open Data Center for AI” Strategic Initiative

SAN JOSE, Calif., Oct. 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Today, the Open Compute Project Foundation (OCP), the nonprofit international organization bringing at-scale innovations and hyperscale best practices to all, announces an expansion to its Open Systems for AI, an umbrella initiative with the new Open Data Center for AI Strategic Initiative (SI), to increase efforts on key data center infrastructure challenges: power, cooling, mechanical, and management telemetry. The addition of this new strategic initiative is in response to a large increase in data center physical infrastructure projects and workstreams launched in the past year, learnings from the OCP Open Systems for AI SI workshop series, and the new open-letter call for collaboration. With strong support from the OCP Board and stakeholders, the Foundation invites other organizations to sign this letter, which was initiated by Google, Meta, and Microsoft.. This underscores the OCP Foundation’s mission to support the entire open data center ecosystem, covering IT as well as physical data center infrastructure and facilities.

The mandate of the Open Data Center for AI SI is to develop standardizations for data center infrastructure allowing advanced high-density AI infrastructure to be deployed as flexibly as traditional compute where facilities are built with a common understanding of management telemetry, advanced power and cooling technologies to enable simpler deployment of a wide variety of AI solutions. The issue faced by data center partners including hyperscalers, neoclouds, co-location providers, enterprise users, and technology providers is that siloed efforts produce competing design requirements that slows innovations and extends deployment timelines. The goal is to identify and specify requirements for AI data centers such that the physical infrastructure common ground enables fungibility for a diverse AI IT infrastructure, especially while aspects of the AI IT elements are rapidly evolving. This will enable colocation data center providers to support a wider range of tenants with fewer customizations. 

“The OCP Community’s vision of the open data center ecosystem continues to enable solving the challenges of building at-scale AI clusters and the infrastructure that houses them. We are continuing to utilize OCP’s open, collaborative, and unique value proposition and its large community and ecosystem to develop open specifications and standards that address the bottlenecks that threaten to constrain the future of AI growth. We firmly believe OCP’s role in fostering development of open, standardized, sustainable, and scalable infrastructure to be increasingly vital to the industry and its supply chain enabling it to deliver on AI’s transformative potential cost effectively and with faster TTM, while managing its environmental impact,” said George Tchaparian, CEO at the Open Compute Project Foundation.

The Open Data Center for AI SI will be able to build on several work efforts already underway within the OCP Community

  • The new Coolant Distribution Unit (CDU) Project covering integration of facilities’ technology cooling systems and facility water systems into IT rack liquid cooling
  • a facilities-level Power Distribution Project covering transition to a Direct Current distribution architecture that support high-powered IT rack.

Other notable and recent contributions include 

The Diablo specification by Google, Meta and Microsoft describes a disaggregated power rack, or sidecar rack, pushing power delivery from today’s 48 volts direct current (VDC) within the rack to either +/-400 VDC or 800VDC. The Diablo specification defines power solutions for high-density AI racks, enabling IT racks from 100 kilowatts up to 1 megawatt. More than simply increasing power delivery capacity, selecting 400 VDC as the nominal voltage leverages the supply chain established by electric vehicles, for greater economies of scale, proven quality, and more efficient manufacturing, by standardizing the electrical and mechanical interfaces.

The Deschutes CDU is targeted to support ~2 MW heat loads, with hydraulic capacity targets of 500 GPM at 80-90 psi, which would be among the highest CDU thermal capacities available in the industry. It promises to enhance thermal management and operational efficiency. The specification will enable any CDU supplier in the industry to develop, manufacture and improve upon the design. The CDU is assembled from components that are sourced from multiple vendors that are widely known in the industry, allowing vendors to build and data center owners to be able purchase a CDU based on this specification. Beyond supply chain considerations, installation and maintenance procedures are shared to enable fast deployments of reliable equipment.

The Clemente specification describes a 1RU tall compute tray which integrates two NVIDIA GB300 Host Processor Modules (HPM) into a form factor with peripherals that support Meta’s AI/ML training and inference use cases. It also represents a milestone of a first deployment of a design that uses OCP ORv3 HPR (in-progress specification contribution) with side car power racks. The platform includes both air cooled and liquid cooled components. CPU, GPU and switch will be liquid cooled, with the remaining components air cooled.

OCP’s above Open Systems for AI efforts continue to solidify OCP as the premiere open organization accelerating deployment of AI data centers. These resources and more are collected on OCP’s newly opened AI portal on the OCP Marketplace, providing one location for AI cluster designers, builders and facility providers to find the latest available AI infrastructure products and reference material.

“With the AI infrastructure market moving very fast, there is a risk of higher costs due to fragmentations. It is the right time for an organization like the OCP to be facilitating a community to determine commonalities in data center facilities and IT Infrastructure that can help accelerate the market for future generations of AI cluster deployments and data center facility builds,” said Alan Weckel, Founder and Technology Analyst, 650 Group.

About the Open Compute Project Foundation
The Open Compute Project (OCP) brings at-scale innovations and hyperscaler best practices to all, spanning technology domains from the data center to the edge, and the technology stack from silicon, to systems, to site facilities and services. The international OCP Community is made up of organizations and people from hyperscale and tier-2 cloud data center operators, communications providers, colocation providers, diverse enterprises, and technology vendors. With the tenets of openness, impact, efficiency, scale and sustainability, the OCP engages and educates thousands of engineers every year. Across many projects and initiatives, the OCP Foundation and Community are meeting the market today and shaping the future.

Learn more at: www.opencompute.org.

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Swiss-Belhotel International Expands Portfolio a 5-star hotel, Grand Swiss-Belhotel Harbour Bay, Batam in Indonesia


JAKARTA, INDONESIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 14 October 2025 – Swiss-Belhotel International, a leading global hospitality management group, has announced the signing of a Hotel Management Agreement (HMA) for a new 5-star hotel, Grand Swiss-Belhotel Harbour Bay, Batam. This milestone continues the group’s strong commitment to Indonesia, one of its most dynamic and fastest-growing markets in Asia, and further enhances Batam’s position as an emerging international gateway.

Grand Deluxe room
Grand Deluxe room

Strategically located in the heart of Harbour Bay, the new property will elevate the city’s luxury hospitality scene. Guests can look forward to an exceptional stay experience, with a wide selection of spacious and elegantly designed guest rooms and suites. Each space is carefully crafted with contemporary interiors, warm natural accents, and premium amenities to provide both comfort and sophistication. With expansive views and world-class facilities, the hotel will cater to the needs of both business travellers and leisure guests seeking a refined escape.

PT Hotel Citra Batam Investama Commissioner Mr Hartono also shared his optimism: “We are pleased to partner with Swiss-Belhotel International, and we have been partners for over a decade, and they have managed three of our hotels in this city. This new agreement not only brings world-class hospitality to Harbour Bay but also strengthens our mutual relationship. We believe this collaboration will ensure long-term success and shared growth.”

The property will also become a leading destination for meetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibitions (MICE). Featuring one of the largest grand ballrooms in Batam, complemented by cutting-edge technology and flexible configurations, the venue is ideal for corporate events, international conventions, and stylish social celebrations. Enhanced by gourmet catering and dedicated event specialists, the hotel is set to become a preferred choice for unforgettable gatherings.

Gavin M. Faull, Chairman and President of Swiss-Belhotel International, added: “Batam is a key market for Swiss-Belhotel International, and we are delighted to strengthen our presence here. With Swiss-Belinn Baloi, Swiss-Belhotel Harbour Bay, and Zest Harbour Bay already operating successfully, this new 5-star addition will enhance our diverse portfolio and reinforce our commitment to delivering exceptional value and memorable experiences to travellers in this thriving city.”

“This new property in Harbour Bay underscores our long-term commitment to Indonesia as a cornerstone of our global portfolio,” said Mr Ilkin Ilyaszade, Senior Vice President of Operations and Development for Indonesia. “We are excited to bring our international hospitality standards to Batam, supporting the city’s growth as both a business hub and leisure destination.”

The addition of this 5-star hotel is expected to play a pivotal role in enhancing the area’s appeal as a premier destination for international visitors and domestic travellers.

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Swiss-Belhotel International

Swiss-Belhotel International operates in 20 countries, managing 150+* hotels, resorts, and projects across New Zealand, Australia, Indonesia, Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and Europe, with regional offices in Hong Kong, New Zealand, Australia, China, Indonesia, the UAE, the Philippines, Vietnam, Malaysia, and Thailand. Committed to delivering world-class hospitality, the group also offers the Swiss-Belexecutive Card (SBEC), a loyalty program that provides many benefits, discounts from 10% to 35% on rooms, dining, and other services, plus priority check-in, complimentary upgrades, and late check-out. No collecting points and no waiting for redemption, with the free-to-join Green Global tier, members can enjoy instant discounts from their first stay!. Experience more with the SBEC Loyalty Programme—.

PRC-Saltillo Expands Global Reach with Launch of Singapore Subsidiary

SINGAPORE, Oct. 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — PRC-Saltillo, a leading provider of AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication) devices and support services, is proud to announce the official launch of its wholly owned subsidiary, PRC Saltillo Singapore Pte. Ltd. As PRC-Saltillo enters its 60th year of operation, this expansion marks a new chapter in its mission to empower voices worldwide.

Founded in 1966, PRC-Saltillo has been a pioneering force in the industry and one of the few AAC companies led by speech-language pathologists, ensuring clinical relevance and user-centered design.

To celebrate this exciting development, PRC Saltillo Singapore will host an open house on October 16, 2025, very accessible within the Redhill district. The event will showcase PRC Saltillo Singapore’s commitment to empowering individuals with communication challenges through innovative technology, training, and localised support.

As PRC-Satillo’s first subsidiary in Asia, PRC Saltillo Singapore represents a new chapter in AAC accessibility. The office will serve as a training center, demo space, and meeting hub, designed to meet the unique needs of AAC communicators and their communities. The local team includes Jocelyn Tan, Senior AAC Consultant, and Desiree Zhou, Singaporean Director.

“We are proud to bring our legacy of innovation and clinical excellence to Singapore. We are committed to partnering with local AAC communicators, professionals, and caregivers to ensure that every voice is heard clearly confidently, and in meaningful ways,” commented Sarah Wilds, CEO of PRC-Saltillo.

PRC Saltillo Singapore is an all-in-one provider of AAC solutions locally and across the broader ASEAN region. The launch event will serve as a platform to introduce the subsidiary’s mission and services to the community. The October 16 open house event will highlight the following:

  •  Showcase the new office
  •  Meet-and-greet sessions with AAC expert staff
  •  Interactive product demonstration
  •  Opportunities to connect with local therapists, educators, and caregivers

NABR Comment on IUCN Determination

WASHINGTON, Oct. 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) issued a decision on October 9, 2025, to retain the “Endangered” status determination for long-tailed macaque (“LTM”) monkeys (Macaca fascicularis).


The latest issuance by the IUCN follows a 2023 petition filed by the National Association for Biomedical Research (NABR) challenging the IUCN status determination. NABR’s petition demonstrates that reviews by Hansen et. al., which the IUCN has used as the basis for its status determinations, misrepresent existing scientific data.1 More information regarding the NABR petition is available online at www.nabr.org.

A separate petition filed with the IUCN by Dr. Hank Jenkins asserts that the Hansen et al. authors possess conflicts of interest that require further investigation by the IUCN. It is unclear if such conflicts exist, or if the authors of the IUCN review possess conflicts requiring disclosure or recusal.

On October 7, 2024, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (“the Service”) rejected a petition filed by advocacy groups to list “LTM” monkeys under the Endangered Species Act (“ESA”). The petition contains the same information submitted to the IUCN which is the basis for the IUCN’s current assessment. In rejecting the petition, the Service stated “the petition did not present credible information to support impacts to populations or the species as a whole.” The full findings from the Service on the petition to list long-tailed macaques under the U.S. Endangered Species Act is published in the Federal Register and is located here: “LTM_Petition.pdf.” No government in the world considers “LTM” monkeys to be endangered. Peer-reviewed scientific publications demonstrate the latest IUCN determination, and information used in the determination, are flawed and unsupported.2 

“The NABR scientific review team is disappointed that the IUCN has failed to objectively consider scientific information that has been presented,” stated Dr. Ray Hilborn, a world-renowned scientist and member of NABR’s scientific review team. 

“The lack of data on trends in abundance, and misrepresentation of data that do exist, raise serious questions about the scientific process employed by the IUCN to reach this determination,” added Dr. Hilborn.

“LTM” monkeys are used extensively throughout the world in biomedical research given their physiological and genetic similarities with human beings. Five of the 20 most used prescription drugs were developed with the help of long-tailed macaques. Research with “LTM” monkeys has been crucial for advances in regenerative medicine, immunology, cancer, vaccine development, and pharmacology, as well as development of the COVID-19 vaccine.3 The National Institutes of Health (NIH) recently published a review confirming the importance of “LTM” monkeys in conducting biomedical research. 

“NABR is disappointed that in the face of overwhelming scientific evidence, the IUCN has bowed to pressure from animal activists to suggest the ‘LTM’ monkey as at risk,” said Matthew R. Bailey, president of NABR. “Available scientific information clearly shows this species is not at risk and in fact is considered to be invasive in several countries. It is beyond comprehension that the IUCN claims the species is at risk while simultaneously claiming it is one of the world’s most invasive species. NABR will continue to educate policy makers and the public on these issues to protect public health and the integrity of the scientific process.”

According to a publication entitled “100 of the World’s Worst Invasive Alien Species,” “LTM” monkeys are recognized by the IUCN to be an “invasive” species.4

The conservation status of “LTM” monkeys and PETA’s involvement in government programs was recently the subject of a U.S. House of Representatives Oversight Committee hearing in September 2024. Witnesses at this hearing testified that PETA and other animal advocacy groups have improperly attempted to influence government investigations of private parties and foreign governments for political reasons.

About the National Association for Biomedical Research
Founded in 1979, NABR is the only 501(c)(6) non-profit association dedicated to sound public policy for the humane use of animals in biomedical research, education, and testing. Members include more than 340 universities, medical and veterinary schools, teaching hospitals, pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, patient groups, and academic and professional societies who rely on humane and responsible animal research to advance global human and animal health. Learn more about us at www.nabr.org

1 See Hilborn, R., & Smith, D. R. (2023). Is the longtailed macaque at risk of extinction? American Journal of Primatology, e23590. (Available at https://doi.org/10.1002/ajp.23590).

2 See Hilborn, R., & M. Chaloupka (2025). Estimating the abundance of widely distributed primates. American Journal of Primatology (accepted for publication).

3 See Albrecht, L., E. Bishop, B. Jay, B. Lafloux, M. Minoves, C. Passaes (2021). COVID-19 Research: Lessons from Non-Human Primate Models (2021) doi: 10.3390/vaccines9080886 (available at www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8402317/.

4 See IUCN, 100 of the World’s Worst Invasive Alien Species (available at www.iucngisd.org).

Contact: Eva Maciejewski
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