The 32nd Edition Returns 4–7 March with Global Sourcing Opportunities, Design Innovation, and Exclusive Buyer Perks

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Oct. 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The Malaysian International Furniture Fair (MIFF) has officially opened visitor registration for its 32nd edition, taking place 4-7 March 2026 across two premier venues: Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC) and World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur (WTCKL). Showcasing its signature concept of “1 Fair, 2 Venues, 17 Halls“, MIFF 2026 will once again be the region’s central hub for global buyers and suppliers.

The announcement follows MIFF 2025’s remarkable success, which generated an estimated USD 1.31 billion in on-site sales – up 3% from the previous year. The 2025 edition attracted 19,556 trade visitors from 120 countries and regions, connecting them with 742 exhibitors across 100,000 square metres of exhibition space.

Since its debut in 1995, MIFF has evolved into Southeast Asia’s largest export-oriented furniture trade show, gaining global recognition as a “real business show” where deals are sealed on the spot.

“With a proven track record of over 30 years, MIFF is a trusted marketplace, supported by a strong community of loyal exhibitors and international buyers who return year after year, ” said Ms Kelie Lim, General Manager of MIFF. “Buyers don’t just come to look; they come to place orders and pay deposits on the spot. Our rigorous vetting process for exhibitors saves buyers valuable time and ensures they meet reliable suppliers who can deliver.”

Renowned for the widest selection of Malaysian-made wooden home and office furniture, MIFF features different hall segmentation with product categorisation to streamline sourcing in both venues. Its commitment to excellence and innovation was recently recognised, when its sustainability-focused Tree Planting campaign in 2024, received the Merit Award for Event Technology Excellence from the Malaysian Association of Convention & Exhibition Organisers & Suppliers (MACEOS).

MIFF 2026 offers a comprehensive suite of hospitality programmes designed to further enhance visitor experience:

• Valued Visitor Privilege (VVP) Programme: Complimentary hotel accommodation for first-time early-bird international visitors.
• Hosted Buyer Programme: Exclusive benefits for international trade delegations.
• Airport Fast-Track: Priority clearance at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (Terminal 1) for registered overseas buyers

“Every aspect of MIFF is designed to support our visitors’ business objectives,” added Ms Kelie Lim. “From saving costs on registration to simplifying travel logistics, our hospitality programmes ensure that buyers can focus fully on sourcing and building partnerships.”

MIFF 2026 will spotlight design innovation, technology, and sustainability through a series of initiatives:

• The xOrdinary Showcase, KL iDesign Week, My Favourite International Design (MFID) Awards and more.
• The MIFF Furniture Design Competition (FDC) 2026, themed “Playful. Practical. Purposeful: Furniture for Generation Alpha,” focuses on children’s bedroom furniture. Submissions close 1 December 2025. The new MIFF FDC CLUB fosters year-round connections between designers, manufacturers, and buyers.
• MIFF Furniverse, an upgraded digital ecosystem featuring interactive floor plans, intelligent lead retrieval for exhibitors, intuitive navigation tools, and personalised matchmaking services.
• The return of MIFF’s award-winning Tree Planting campaign, reinforcing its sustainability commitment.

In today’s shifting global supply chains, Malaysia is a key beneficiary of the “China+1” sourcing strategy. International buyers increasingly turn to ASEAN for its exceptional craftsmanship, design intelligence, supply reliability, and robust export capacity.

Malaysia’s furniture industry generates approximately USD 4.2 billion in revenue, supported by world-class export infrastructure and a skilled workforce. Its strategic location and multicultural business environment make it an ideal hub for international trade. By connecting global buyers with Malaysia’s manufacturing excellence, MIFF continues to drive exports and strengthen the country’s position in the global market.

With over 700 exhibitors expected, MIFF 2026 will once again serve as the epicentre for buyers seeking Southeast Asia’s finest furniture and global sourcing opportunities. The show consistently attracts more than 20,000 buyers from 140 countries and regions, cementing its status as the region’s most international furniture trade show.

Registration for MIFF 2026 is now open at www.miff.com.my.

Trade visitors can secure free admission by registering before 13 February 2026, saving RM30 entrance fee and gaining access to MIFF’s exclusive buyer privilege programmes designed to make sourcing more efficient and rewarding

For exhibitor opportunities at Southeast Asia’s most productive furniture trade show, contact the MIFF organising team for prime positioning.

Notes to Editors

About MIFF (www.miff.com.my) MIFF is the largest and leading export-oriented furniture trade show in Southeast Asia, showcasing the widest collection of Made-in-Malaysia wooden furniture, home furniture, and office furniture. Since 1995, MIFF is a one-stop platform connecting a wider community of 20,000+ buyers from 140 countries and regions. MIFF is organised by Informa Markets, which is a part of Informa PLC, a leading B2B information services group and the largest B2B event organiser in the world.

– Driving the next wave of AI innovation through high-performance inference at the edge

SINGAPORE, Oct. 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Zenlayer, the world’s first hyperconnected cloud, today announced the launch of Zenlayer Distributed Inference at Tech Week – Cloud & AI Infra Show in Singapore, a one-stop, instant-deployment platform built to power high-performance AI inference on a massive global scale.

As AI applications are proliferating across industries and geographies, two challenges continue to limit their scalability. On one hand, costly GPUs are often left idle due to uneven workloads, wasting investment while causing unpredictable inference response times. On the other, orchestrating models and resources across regions remains highly complex, leading to latency gaps and inconsistent inference performance.

Zenlayer’s Distributed Inference directly addresses these issues. The platform integrates Zenlayer’s globally distributed compute infrastructure with a set of inference optimization techniques spanning scheduling, routing, networking, and memory management to maximize inference performance at the edge. With broad model support, ready-to-use frameworks, and real-time monitoring, the platform streamlines operations and accelerates model deployment, making it easier than ever to scale inference on a global level.

“Inference is where AI delivers real value, but it’s also where efficiency and performance challenges become increasingly visible,” said Joe Zhu, Founder & CEO of Zenlayer. “By combining our hyperconnected infrastructure with distributed inference technology, we’re making it possible for AI providers and enterprises to deploy and scale models instantly, globally, and cost-effectively.”

What sets Zenlayer apart is that, instead of requiring customers to manage infrastructure or integrate low-level optimizations, the company provides elastic GPU access, automated orchestration across 300+ PoPs globally, and a private backbone that reduces latency by up to 40%. The result is simple, scalable, real-time inference delivered closer to end users—allowing organizations to focus on building applications while Zenlayer handles the complexity of global deployment.

As AI continues to reshape industries, the ability to deliver instant, real-time intelligence anywhere in the world will be essential. Zenlayer Distributed Inference marks a major step forward in bringing that capability to reality. Along with this new offering, Zenlayer is developing a broader portfolio of AI-ready services to unlock the full potential of AI at the edge.

About Zenlayer

Zenlayer is the hyperconnected cloud that enables high-speed, efficient and reliable data moves for AI on a globally distributed compute platform. Businesses utilize Zenlayer’s on-demand compute and networking services to deploy and run applications at the edge. With 300+ points of presence across 50 countries, 180+ Tbps of global network bandwidth and over 10,000 direct connections to network and cloud providers, Zenlayer helps businesses reach 85% of the internet population within 25 ms.

For more information, visit www.zenlayer.com

• SingPost to support schools with starter kits to kickstart the Young Philatelists School Programme
• Sengkang Green Primary School set to pilot Young Philatelist programme using philately as a medium of education

SINGAPORE, Oct. 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Singapore Post (SingPost) today launched a Young Philatelists School Programme for Singapore schools. The launch, officiated by Ms Low Yen Ling, Senior Minister of State for Culture, Community and Youth & Trade and Industry, coincided with World Post Day and marked the Company’s dual celebration with Singapore’s 60^th anniversary.

“Stamps are more than just a means of postage; they are miniature works of art and historical milestones that tell stories of who we are, where we’ve been, and what we have achieved as a nation. It’s a powerful way to engage our youth and ensure that valuable skills like curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking are not lost in the digital age,” said Ms Neo Su Yin, Group Chief Operating Officer, SingPost.

The Young Philatelists School Programme

The new programme aims to enable schools to leverage the educational potential of stamps to spark curiosity in students. Stamps open windows to national identity, history, culture, geography, design and communication. By studying them, students can bridge the gap between traditional knowledge and modern learning, gaining new perspectives on the world around them. Schools keen to start a philately club can approach SingPost for a “starter pack” of stamps. These resources will enable schools to set up their own clubs and inspire students to discover the rich stories behind each stamp.

In January 2026, Sengkang Green Primary School will pilot the programme. The school will launch the Young Philatelist Club a Co-Curricular Activity (CCA) for students in Primary 3 and above.

“The Young Philatelist Club is not just about stamp collecting but about the study of stamps,” said Mr. Gau Poh Teck, Principal of Sengkang Green Primary School, an avid philatelist. “Stamps tell a story, and a well-curated local collection transforms stamp collecting into a pathway for self-directed learning, and an immersive exploration of our nation’s past and present,” he added.

Mr Gau added that the programme closely aligns with the school’s mission to nurture positive learning dispositions in the students. “Learning dispositions are habits of the mind which are important to promote the joy of lifelong learning. At Sengkang Green Primary, we hope to nurture in our students a sense of curiosity, knowledge of the world, grit, inventiveness, appreciation and engagement that will serve them throughout their lives. Through the study of stamps, students can research historical and cultural contexts, learn to pay attention to details, strengthen their communication skills, and embark on their own journeys of discovery that extend beyond the classroom,” he explained.

SingPost to launch Digital Resource Hub 

SingPost is also building up a digital repository of national stamps which will help schools, and the general public access the archives of Singapore national stamps with greater ease. “We hope to be able to unveil this digital resource hub in 2026, which will be a repository for everyone, showcasing part of our national heritage,” added Ms. Neo. “These programmes are an investment in Singapore’s future launched as we celebrate our nation’s 60th Anniversary and World Post Day. We hope these initiatives will leave a lasting impression by inspiring students to make their mark on Singapore’s future.”

60 Years in 60 Stamps: A public Exhibition

From 10-12 October, SingPost will host an SG60 philatelic exhibition at the Temasek Shophouse on Orchard Road, providing a unique opportunity for Singaporeans to reflect on the nation’s remarkable journey through the philatelic lens. This is one of the first events taking place at the newly reopened Temasek Shophouse, chosen as its mission as a social impact hub – focused on building connected communities – aligns with SingPost’s objective of celebrating Singapore’s philatelic heritage.

The Visual Arts Center across the road will also house an exhibition organised and sponsored by the Association of Singapore Philatelists and co-organised by the Singapore Philatelic Society, the Singapore Stamp Club and Zui You Philatelic Society. Having both events running in tandem provides visitors a comprehensive range to enjoy and appreciate Singapore philately.

How to Join the Young Philatelists School Programme

Schools keen to start a philately club can approach SingPost for a “starter pack” of stamps. These resources will enable schools to set up their own clubs and inspire students to discover the rich stories behind each stamp. Schools or members of the public interested in the Young Philatelists School Programme are invited to contact SingPost via www.singpost.com/youngphilatelists for more information or to get involved.

About Singapore Post Limited (SingPost)

Singapore Post (SingPost) is a leading postal and eCommerce logistics provider in Asia Pacific. The portfolio of businesses spans from national and international postal services to warehousing and fulfilment, international freight forwarding and last mile delivery, serving customers in more than 220 global destinations. Headquartered in Singapore, SingPost has approximately 3,000 employees. Since its inception in 1858, the Group has evolved and innovated to bring about best-in-class integrated logistics solutions and services, making every delivery count for people and planet. www.singpost.com 

About Temasek Shophouse

Temasek Shophouse, a social impact hub in the heart of Singapore, works closely with partners to convene change-makers, foster collaborations, and catalyse partnerships and solutions for positive impact.

With a focus on building connected communities, Temasek Shophouse seeks to strengthen relationships in Singapore and beyond, steward community bonds through effective placemaking efforts in community spaces, and support change-makers and social impact organisations by providing co-working and event spaces. Temasek Shophouse is home to the Temasek Trust ecosystem and like-minded co-working partners.

MILAN, Oct. 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — On October 6, ZTE Corporation (0763.HK / 000063.SZ), a global leading provider of integrated information and communication technology solutions, presented its dual-pillar strategy for global expansion: 2C transformation with a strategic focus on gaming smartphones for youth markets and advancement of a user-centric Full-Scenario AI Ecosystem at ZTE Devices User Congress in Milan, themed “Unlock Thrills, Define Style”, as part of a sub-forum of ZTE Global Summit & User Congress.

ZTE showcased various stylish products embodying its strategies, including nubia Neo 3 series, nubia Air, international debut of the “emotional companion” AI Pet Mochi and next-gen FWA & MBB solutions, committed to building sustainable growth drivers globally.

“Our mission is to be the tech brand that best understands lifestyles of youth by delivering diverse products meeting their needs and expressing their identity,” said Ni Fei, Senior Vice President of ZTE and President of ZTE Mobile Devices. “ZTE’s sustainable growth, with smartphone revenue increasing by over 30% in 2025 H1, and nubia Neo series achieving remarkable growth of over 300%, validates that our gaming-focus strategy is resonating globally.”

A global youth-centric breakthrough with a strategic focus on gaming smartphones

ZTE is deeply integrating its 2C transformation into youth lifestyles, with a strategic focus on gaming, spearheaded by its innovative gaming smartphones – nubia Neo series, while simultaneously expanding its gaming ecosystem, co-creating a vibrant gaming culture through gaming IP partnerships, esports teams collaborations, and AI Virtual Companion – Demi.

nubia Neo 3 series is named the Official Co-Branded Gaming Smartphone for Garena Free Fire. Following previous successful editions featuring beloved characters Kelly, Hayato, and Moco, the newly launched nubia Neo 3 GT 5G Limited Edition celebrates another iconic character – Kapella. This special edition channels Kapella’s charming persona through powerful features and deep integration with the game. It also introduces Demi, a revolutionary AI Virtual Companion that serves as Intelligent Navigator by providing comprehensive game guides, coming with a unique Demi Mouthpiece function to generate in-game communication. Its striking White Hailstone colorway presents a cybernetic warrior aesthetic.

nubia Neo 3 series provides professional-grade gaming capabilities by packing Dual Gaming Shoulder Triggers, AI Game Space 3.0, 120Hz display, large battery with Bypass Charging, Z-axis linear motors and multi-layer cooling system. nubia Neo 3 GT 5G Limited Edition will first be available in Southeast Asia in October 2025, with prices starting from $249.

While gaming smartphones form the core of its strategy, ZTE crafts products for each lifestyle, a commitment perfectly embodied by nubia Air. nubia Air redefines the “Air-style” segment by integrating a massive battery, a large display with 4500-nit brightness, top-level dust and waterproofing (IP69K, IP69 & IP68) with accessible AI capabilities into an ultra-slim body. nubia Air is engineered to set a new industry benchmark in its price segment. Global rollout began in September, with prices starting from $279.

Advancing a user-centric Full-Scenario AI Ecosystem

ZTE is advancing on-device AI applications to deliver superior interactive experiences. As a major step beyond tech-centric innovation, AI Pet Mochi enters the growing market for emotional-AI consumer electronics, demonstrating ZTE’s commitment to its “AI for All” strategy and serving as a key practice within its Full-Scenario AI Ecosystem connecting person, vehicle and home.

Mochi is built to be a smarter, more proactive, and personalized “emotional companion” for everyone. With a heartwarming appearance, Mochi feels, listens and responds to users’ emotions with gentle movements, sounds and haptic feedback. Its fluffy, cloud-soft texture and soulful eyes bring a vibrant personality to life. Mochi is a living example of how companionship was always meant to be this simple.

ZTE’s intelligent ecosystem is built on its leadership in connectivity. As the world No.1 in 5G FWA & MBB market share for four consecutive years, ZTE continues to pioneer with its latest 5G-A and Wi-Fi 7 innovations, highlighting ZTE G5 Ultra, the world’s first AI-powered 5G-A flagship CPE; ZTE G5 Max Wi-Fi, the world’s first 30dBi Wi-Fi 7 mmWave CPE; and ZTE U60 Pro, the world’s fastest Wi-Fi 7 5G Mobile WiFi. These advancements solidify ZTE’s role in shaping a more connected and intelligent world.

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HANGZHOU, China, Oct. 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Chance Pharmaceuticals (“Chance” or “Chance Pharma”), a clinical-stage biotechnology company dedicated to the research and development of innovative inhalation therapies, today announced that it has reached an exclusive commercialization agreement with Huadong Medicine (Hangzhou) Co., Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of Huadong Medicine Co., Ltd. (000963.SZ, “Huadong Medicine“), to commercialize CXG87 in Mainland China. Under the terms of the agreement, Chance Pharma, as the MAH (Marketing Authorization Holder), will be responsible for the research and development, registration, manufacturing, and supply of the CXG87. Chance will receive an upfront fee, regulatory and commercial milestone payments, and a share of sales profits. Huadong Medicine will be responsible for the commercialization and marketing of CXG87 in mainland China.

CXG87 is an improved therapy of budesonide/formoterol powder. It is a Class 2.2 new drug independently developed by Chance Pharma for the treatment of respiratory diseases such as asthma. Currently, the Phase III clinical trial for the asthma indication has completed enrollment of all subjects, and the new drug application is expected to be submitted in the first half of 2026.

Mr. Liang Lv, Chairman and General Manager of Huadong Medicine, commented: “We see significant potential for CXG87 in respiratory treatment. This partnership will strategically enhance our respiratory pipeline and, by leveraging our nationwide commercial network and specialized promotion team, will enable CXG87 to achieve rapid market access and broad coverage upon launch. We are dedicated to building a strong and synergistic partnership with Chance, harnessing our respective strengths to expedite the launch of this innovative product in China and make its significant clinical benefits available to patients at the earliest opportunity.”

Dr. Donghao Chen, Founder and CEO of Chance Pharma, stated: “As the first product developed on our unique VFC platform, CXG87 is a key differentiated asset that validates the platform’s strong scientific and commercial value. It holds several advantages over the originator product, such as lower flow rate dependency. Our collaboration with Huadong Medicine is a testament to its significant commercial potential and will allow us to leverage their respiratory expertise to maximize its commercial and clinical value. We are committed to working closely together to bring this product to patients suffering from respiratory diseases as quickly as possible.”

Dr. Lan Chen, Co-founder and Head of R&D at Chance Pharma, stated: “Symbicort® Turbuhaler® is an excellent inhalation therapy. We are proud to have optimized and improved upon it. Through our comprehensive preclinical, Phase I, and Phase III studies, we aim to build a compelling body of evidence to demonstrate its enhanced clinical value. We look forward to making CXG87 a better treatment option for asthma patients with impaired inspiratory flow, ultimately providing a superior treatment choice for the asthma community worldwide.”

About CXG87

CXG87, an improved therapy of budesonide/formoterol dry powder, is a Class 2.2 new drug independently developed by Chance Pharmaceuticals. Compared to the originator product, Symbicort® Turbuhaler®, CXG87 has the advantage of significantly lower flow rate dependency, making it more user-friendly for patients with impaired inspiratory flow. Furthermore, CXG87 utilizes a simple, easy-to-use and mono-dose inhaler, which is designed to minimize operational errors and ensure more consistent therapeutic performance. The product has now completed patient enrollment for its Phase III clinical trial in China, with a New Drug Application (NDA) expected to be submitted in the first half of 2026.

About Chance Pharmaceuticals

Chance Pharmaceuticals is a clinical-stage biotech company dedicated to the research and development of innovative dry powder inhalation (DPI) therapies. Leveraging two core technology platforms—milling/blending and spray drying—the company has built a diversified product pipeline. Its proprietary spray drying platform enables the transformation of biological macromolecules, low-activity drugs, and deep lung/systemic delivery drugs into highly efficient dry powder inhalation formulations.

The company’s modern manufacturing facility, designed and built in compliance with CDE, FDA, and EMA standards, provides end-to-end capabilities from R&D to commercial production. Founded in 2015 by seasoned industry experts, Chance Pharma is driven by the mission to “harness respiratory delivery technology to deliver clinical value.” Through both internal innovation and strategic partnerships, the company is committed to providing groundbreaking therapies that significantly improve the quality of life for patients worldwide.

For more information, please visit www.chancepharmaceuticals.com. 

About Huadong Medicine

Huadong Medicine Co., Ltd. (000963.SZ) is a leading integrated pharmaceutical company headquartered in Hangzhou, China. Founded in 1993 and guided by the mission “Science Driven, Patient Centered,” the company organizes its operation into four core business segments: Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, Pharmaceutical Commerce, Medical Aesthetics, and Industrial Microbiology. Huadong Medicine has grown to become a large, listed pharmaceutical company that integrates R&D, manufacturing, and commercialization. In 2024, the company reported revenue of RMB 41.9 billion and employs over 10,000 people, possessing extensive commercial coverage and marketing capabilities.

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Guobao Zhao
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DETROIT, Oct. 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Ningbo Boway Alloy Plate and Strip Co., Ltd. (“Boway Alloy”) made its first appearance at the Battery Show & Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology Expo in Detroit, held from October 7 to 9, presenting a portfolio of high-performance material solutions for new energy vehicles and intelligent driving applications. The event, recognized as North America’s largest gathering for battery and electric vehicle technologies, provided an important stage for the company’s global expansion.

Jason ZHANG, Boway Alloy’s Technical Marketing Director for Asia-Pacific said, “The exhibition underscored the growing demand in the North American market for the integration of green computing and new energy solutions. Looking ahead, we will continue to drive innovation in copper alloy materials and strengthen our role as a key materials solution provider in the global new energy supply chain, helping customers lower costs and improve efficiency.”

At its booth (No.1944) , Boway Alloy introduced a range of high-performance material solutions designed for new energy vehicles. Connectors, often referred to as the “neural network” of electric vehicles, require ever-higher standards of power density, heat resistance, and reliability to support the industry’s transition toward electrification, connectivity, and intelligent driving. Boway Alloy’s latest materials address these challenges by enhancing strength, conductivity, thermal performance, and forming performance, ensuring both system efficiency and passenger safety.

boway 18160 represents a key innovation, offering conductivity above 88% IACS, excellent high-temperature resistance up to 180°C, and yield strength exceeding 560 MPa. Its superior formability and resilience make it ideal for Pressfit terminals and high-voltage connector terminals, where it prevents overheating and ensures stable current transmission. For signal connectors, boway 42300 provides a cost-effective and environmentally friendly alternative to traditional phosphor bronze. Developed with recyclable plating processes, it reduces material costs and doubles conductivity compared to C51900 and maintains strong resistance to stress relaxation and high-temperature softening.

The company also introduced boway 70318, designed to address miniaturization challenges by enabling high elasticity and current capacity in compact terminals and relays, while boway 70250 enhances crimping reliability in electronic control unit terminals. To combat corrosion and resistance issues in harsh conditions, the pre-plated HDT/EPT+Reflow solution delivers durable connector surfaces and reduced insertion force.

In addition to automotive materials, Boway Alloy demonstrated versatility in consumer electronics, offering alloys such as boway 19920. This ultra-high-strength, high-elasticity alloy achieves a yield strength of up to 1100 MPa while remaining environmentally friendly, serving as a replacement for high-beryllium alloys in applications such as grounding clips, PCI-E connectors, and thermal control components. In construction machinery, boway 51900 showed strong potential with excellent formability and electroplating compatibility for complex stamping parts.

Boway Alloy’s capabilities extend beyond its material portfolio to advanced customization and digital R&D. Its ability to produce tailored-shaped copper products responds directly to customer-specific requirements. Leveraging digital simulation technologies, the company shortens the mold and process development cycle, accelerating time-to-market.

Furthermore, by integrating AI technologies such as knowledge graphs, simulation, and machine learning into its R&D process, the company has created a vertical application model that reduces development timelines from two to three years to under twelve months. This acceleration not only enables faster validation and deployment but also supports the modular and integrated design needs of connector manufacturers.

The debut in Detroit highlighted Boway Alloy’s advanced material technologies and its commitment to the North American market. By pairing global innovation with localized strategies, the company seeks to become a reliable partner for the region’s rapidly expanding electric vehicles and smart mobility sectors.

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TAIPEI, Oct. 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Advantech (TWSE: 2395), a global leader in edge computing and AI solutions, is proud to announce the launch of the AOM-5721, a SMARC-based Arm Computer-on-Module powered by the Qualcomm^® Dragonwing™ QCS6490 SoC. By combining Advantech’s expertise in compact, energy-efficient computing modules with Qualcomm’s high-performance SoC, the AOM-5721 delivers cutting-edge AI processing, connectivity, and multimedia capabilities for industrial, commercial, and medical edge applications.

Engineered for Intelligent Performance

The Qualcomm Dragonwing™ QCS6490 is a high-performance edge AI platform featuring an 8-core Kryo™ CPU, integrated Adreno™ GPU, and a powerful AI engine capable of 12 TOPS. It enables autonomous robots, advanced machine vision, and industrial automation with AI-driven ISP (image signal processors), flexible performance scaling, and next-gen connectivity. Compact and power-efficient, it drives rugged handhelds, self-service kiosks, scanning solutions, and innovative human–machine interfaces across enterprise and commercial IoT environments.

Compact Intelligence in Action

The Advantech AOM-5721 leverages the Dragonwing™ QCS6490 to deliver a compact, low-power edge AI module. Supporting Yocto 4.0+, Windows 11 IoT Enterprise, Android, and Ubuntu Linux, with long-term driver support and SDK updates, it provides flexibility and reliability for developers. Its four-camera support enables machine vision, facial/object recognition, AOI, and medical imaging applications. AI performance is optimized with the Qualcomm SNPE SDK, while Spectra™ ISP 570L and Wi-Fi 6E deliver smart retail solutions, autonomous checkout, and multi-gigabit connectivity in a versatile, high-performance form factor.

Empowering the Edge

By integrating the Qualcomm^® Dragonwing™ QCS6490 into the Advantech AOM-5721 SMARC module, organizations gain a compact, high-performance, and energy-efficient edge AI solution suitable for industrial, commercial, retail, and medical applications. For developers seeking scalable AI compute power with advanced connectivity and multimedia support, the AOM-5721 offers a versatile, ready-to-deploy platform.

As edge AI transforms industries, Advantech remains committed to delivering agile, scalable platforms that bring tomorrow’s innovation to life today. To learn more about Advantech’s Arm-based computing solutions, visit: https://www.advantech.com/en/products/arm-based-computing-platforms/sub_risc_computing_solutions 

About Advantech

Advantech is a global leader in IoT intelligent systems and embedded platforms, with the corporate vision of “Enabling an Intelligent Planet.” We focus on Edge Computing and Edge AI, targeting five key markets: Edge Intelligence Systems, Manufacturing, Energy and Utilities, iHealthcare, and iCity Services & Retail. Advantech is also working with business partners to co-create ecosystems that accelerate the goal of industrial intelligence. Know more at advantech.com.

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Secondhand Fashion and Luxury Set to Reach Up to $360 Billion by 2030; Growing 3x Faster Than Firsthand Market

PARIS, Oct. 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Boston Consulting Group (BCG) and Vestiaire Collective, the leading global platform for pre-loved luxury fashion, today announced a new collaboration with the release of their 2025 report titled: “Resale’s Next Chapter – How Fashion and Luxury Brands Can Win in the Secondhand Market.” Based on a survey of 7,800 Vestiaire Collective users, the report reveals that resale already accounts for 28% of their wardrobes—rising to 30% for clothing and 40% for handbags.

New Report from BCG and Vestiaire Collective Reveals Global Trends Reshaping the Resale Market

• Secondhand fashion and luxury is gaining ground fast, with the global resale market expected to hit up to $360 billion by 2030.
• Growing 10% annually, the secondhand market is expanding 3x faster than the firsthand market.

“Whether seeking desirable pre-loved fashion pieces at affordable prices or pursuing the thrill of the hunt for truly unique finds, resale is now firmly embedded in how people shop and build their wardrobes. Today, it’s a deliberate choice,” said Fanny Moizant, cofounder and president of Vestiaire Collective, and coauthor of the report.

“With resale now growing three times faster than firsthand fashion and luxury, the market has gone from experimental to essential,” said Felix Krueger, a BCG managing director and partner, and coauthor of the report. “Many brands now see it as a key channel for attracting new customers. With Gen Z and other resale-native consumers leading the shift, momentum is only growing.”

Why Consumers Buy & Sell Secondhand

Affordability remains a key motivator for consumers to shop secondhand fashion and luxury, with nearly 80% of respondents citing affordability as a top reason for buying. However, consumers are also drawn to resale for:

• Variety of Choice and Uniqueness: Around 55% of buyers strongly agree that the broad assortment and uniqueness of secondhand goods are major motivators.
• Thrill of the Hunt: Nearly 50% of buyers strongly agree that the search experience and interaction with sellers and buyers make resale enjoyable.
• Sustainability: Around 40% strongly agree that sustainability is a key reason for buying secondhand.

On the selling side, the two main motivations remain wardrobe detox (66%) and generating extra income—41% sell to earn money, 44% to fund future secondhand purchases, and 18% to afford new firsthand items.

Gen Z and the US Are Leading

Gen Z is at the forefront of resale adoption, with secondhand items making up to 32% of their wardrobes—rising to 45% for handbags globally, 66% in the US, and 39% in Europe. For eight in 10 Gen Z respondents, resale is a discovery channel for new brands, well above the 66% average.

The US also stands out for resale adoption, but the approach is more value-driven and transactional. Nearly nine in 10 US respondents (87%) cited affordability as a key reason to buy secondhand—11 points higher than in Europe. Americans are also nearly four times more likely to treat resale as a part- or full-time job.

What’s Next: Digital Product Passports

While strategic resale models have laid the groundwork for fashion and luxury’s future, the lack of interoperable data beyond the point of sale remains a hurdle.

Digital product passports (DPPs) are emerging as a key enabler. Consumers value DPPs, in particular, for authentication (70% when buying, 67% when selling) and detailed product specifications (68% when buying, 64% when selling).

However, awareness is low: 65% of respondents had never heard of DPPs, and an additional 15% recognized the term but didn’t know what it meant. This gap presents a clear first-mover opportunity for brands.

“Digital product passports go beyond ticking a compliance checkbox. They are becoming a strategic tool for building trust with customers,” said Catharina Martinez-Pardo, a BCG managing director and partner, and coauthor of the report. “They reduce friction for shoppers, ensure authenticity, and create new ways for brands to capture value throughout a product’s lifecycle.”

“From the very beginning, I envisioned the future of fashion to be circular, where every item could live many lives,” said Fanny Moizant, cofounder and president of Vestiaire Collective, and coauthor of the report. “At Vestiaire Collective, we enable brands to embrace circularity, designing fashion with a truly infinite lifecycle, giving customers seamless resale experiences and full transparency, and enabling them to turn wardrobes into dynamic, valuable assets.”

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Contact:

Mathieu Boyer
mathieu.boyer@vestiairecollective.com

Eric Gregoire 
BCG
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