SHANGHAI, Sept. 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — 2025 China Toy Expo (CTE), China Kids Fair (CKE), China Licensing Expo (CLE) and China Preschool Expo (CPE) will come together at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre (SNIEC), taking place October 15-17, 2025.

Organized by China Toy & Juvenile Products Association, this premier “Four-Expo-in-One” event spans 230,000 sqm, connecting global buyers with 2,500+ exhibitors and 5,400+ brands from 30+ manufacturing hubs. Attracting 100,000+ professional buyers from 130+ countries and regions, it’s the world’s definitive sourcing platform for toys, baby and children’s products, IPs and preschool supplies.

Explore the Future of Industry:

• CTE (Toys): Focusing on art & collectible toys, AI smart toys, and sustainable materials. Cross-industry collaborations with fashion, art, and lifestyle brands highlight a growing global trend. (LEGO, MATTEL, BANDAI, FUNKO, LABUBU, TOPTOY, etc.)
• CKE (Baby Products): Showcasing strollers, car seats, ride-ons, and baby feeding & nursery, baby furniture & home items. Development emphasizes safety certifications, ergonomic design, and smart mobility solutions. (including GB, Cybex, UPPAbaby, Stokke, Pigeon, Nuna, Joie, RECARO, AVOVA, and Bugaboo)
• CLE (Licensing): 2,600+ IPs on display. Strong focus on cross-industry licensing, global collaborations, and the rise of Chinese original IPs on the international stage. (including Disney, Universal, Warner, Sanrio, POP MART, MINISO, Eggy Party, Three-Body, and B.Duck)
• CPE (Preschool Supplies): Featuring supplies, teaching tools, and playground equipment. Trends highlight digital learning integration, STEAM-based curricula, and eco-friendly facilities. (including Guidecraft, YongLang, YUHE, and Viga)

Integrated Sourcing Highlights:

• One-Stop Sourcing: Cover toys, baby products, IP licensing & preschool supplies in one place.
• Trend Hub: 350+ global art & collectible toy brands & 2600+ IP launches.
• Certified Suppliers: 900+ CSI certified suppliers from 30+ manufacturing hubs.
• Targeted Match-making: One-on-one match-making based on the needs of both parties.

Exclusive International Buyer Benefits (VIP Qualification needs to be approved):
Pre-register by Sept 20, 2025 for VIP status and benefits worth up to $2,300, including:

• Fast-track entry & VIP lounge access
• Complimentary lunch & accommodation

Contacts: Frieda_wang@tjpa-china.org 

Visit: [China Toy Expo Website]

Join us in Shanghai this October to shape the future of the baby and children’s products  industry!

Highly aligned with the Industry 4.0 strategy, Aitu brings far more than just competitive advantages to Vietnam’s garment manufacturing industry!

HANGZHOU, China, Sept. 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — As competition in the global apparel manufacturing industry intensifies, Vietnam’s garment manufacturing industry faces challenges such as raw material and labor costs, and slow technological upgrades. Aitu, a Chinese AI brand, has garnered international attention. It won the Gold Award for Artificial Intelligence Product Innovation at the 2025 IFA exhibition, highlighting its significant position in the global intelligent manufacturing sector.

China’s artificial intelligence industry is projected to exceed 500 billion yuan by 2024, forming a complete ecosystem from basic research to industrial application. “AI+” was officially included in China’s 2025 Government Work Report. As a representative of Chinese intelligent manufacturing, Aitu integrates AI with garment manufacturing, humanoid robots, and other industrial intelligent manufacturing industries. Its solutions align closely with the Vietnamese government’s Industry 4.0 strategy and may provide new opportunities for the transformation of Vietnam’s garment manufacturing industry.

Aitu leverages AI technology to drive the upgrade of “high-end yet affordable” production line equipment, bringing far more than just enhanced competitiveness. On the one hand, this will enable a transition from OEM to high-value-added manufacturing, enabling customized upgrades and facilitating flexible responses to high-end international orders and growing domestic demand. On the other hand, it will enable automation and skill reskilling, eliminating repetitive tasks and improving production efficiency. This will effectively fill Vietnam’s textile industry labor shortage of 300,000 skilled workers by 2025, address labor cost pressures caused by rising minimum wages in many regions, and boost overall revenue and profits for manufacturing companies. This will have significant implications for the development of Vietnam’s garment manufacturing industry.

Aitu’s global brand launch event will be held at the Shanghai Tower on September 23, 2025, showcasing AI-driven smart manufacturing solutions. We look forward to the new opportunities for intelligent transformation it will bring to Vietnam’s garment manufacturing industry, helping the country achieve greater stability and advancement in the global garment manufacturing industry.

SHENZHEN, China, Sept. 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The 2025 IEEE/RSJ International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems (IROS 2025), a premier global event in the robotics field, will be held from October 19 to 25, 2025 at the Hangzhou International Expo Center. This will be the first time in nearly two decades that the conference returns to mainland China since 2006.

During the conference, RoboSense will participate as an official sponsor and unveil its latest innovation in its Active Camera Series – the AC2. The introduction of AC2 aims to provide robotics researchers and developers worldwide with a more powerful perception development tool. It accelerates cutting-edge research and streamlines the commercialization of AI-driven robotics applications.

The AC2 is designed to meet diverse application scenarios in the embodied intelligent robotics industry, delivering high-precision and highly robust RGBD information. Integrated with AI algorithms, it enables robots to perceive 3D environments and semantic information with stability and accuracy, effectively utilizing this information to achieve task-oriented goals. This empowers developers to significantly simplify the perception development process and improve efficiency.

At the upcoming IROS conference, RoboSense will showcase a comprehensive portfolio of its technological achievements in robotics, including the multi-sensor integrated product AC1, the AI-Ready developer ecosystem, and next-generation digital LiDAR solutions specifically designed for robots, such as the E1R and Airy. Additionally, live demonstrations of dexterous hand technology will also be conducted.

Widely regarded as the Olympics of robotics research, the IEEE/RSJ International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems (IROS) has maintained exceptional academic influence and extensive industry engagement since its establishment in 1988, consistently driving global advancements in robotics technology. This year’s conference is projected to assemble over 7,000 leading experts, scholars, and industry professionals to showcase cutting-edge academic achievements and emerging technological trends.

RoboSense cordially invites you to visit our booth (B064, Hall C3) at IROS 2025 to explore frontier technological developments and industrial application pathways. We look forward to collaborating with you to advance the evolution of embodied intelligent robotics.

KOBE and OSAKA, Japan, Sept. 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Taoyuan City has strengthened its tourism ties with Japan’s Kansai region through a promotional mission to Kobe and Osaka on September 11–12. Led by Director Chen Ching-Fang of the Taoyuan Department of Tourism, the delegation included local tourism businesses engaging in exchanges with the Kobe Tourism Bureau, JATA Hyogo Branch, Arima Hot Spring Association, and regional partners. This marked a new stage of collaboration, expanding from government-level dialogue to practical business-to-business connections.

In Kobe, the delegation also visited local schools with the city’s Education Bureau to explore opportunities in student travel and SDGs initiatives. Director Chen highlighted that the partnership with Kobe, first established in 2022, has already shown results in the school trip sector and now provides broader opportunities for industry engagement.

On September 12, Taoyuan hosted its first tourism seminar in Osaka, introducing the concept “Taoyuan: The Starting Point of Your Journey.” With Japan ranking as Taoyuan’s largest overseas market—over 1.32 million Japanese visited Taiwan in 2024, including 140,000 overnight stays in Taoyuan—the city promoted seamless travel experiences directly from Taoyuan International Airport. Highlights included coastal cultural tours at the Pearl Coast, historical walks in Daxi Old Street, tea experiences in Longtan, and eco-tourism at Lalashan and Xiao Wulai.

Taoyuan also showcased its three tourism brands—Pearl Coast, Great Dragon Gate, and Northern Cross-Island Exploration—while promoting its culinary appeal, from goose dishes to indigenous cuisine. A promotional video featuring Japanese celebrity Angela Sato at Taoyuan’s night market drew strong attention both in Taiwan and Japan, supported by ad placements in Osaka’s Umeda Station.

The mission concluded with a visit to JATA Kansai, where both sides agreed to deepen collaboration and expand mutual promotion, further boosting Taoyuan’s presence in Japan’s tourism market.

Buying Square, a Korean AI-driven tech startup, and the Seoul Business Agency (SBA) will co-host the event at VIBE TWLV, the only Korean-operated showroom in Brooklyn.

NEW YORK, Sept. 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Buying Square, a Korean AI-driven tech startup, and the Seoul Business Agency (SBA) will open Seoul Pop-Up 2025 Episode 1: K-Beauty, Be the Beautiful at VIBE TWLV (50 Berry St., Brooklyn). The event runs from Sept. 26 to Oct. 5.

Williamsburg is known as a creative hub where galleries, indie retail, and street culture intersect. The pop-up will bring together eight Seoul-based beauty brands — JUNG SAEM MOOL, Essenherb, NDP, NE:AR, ReSaltZ, VILLA ERBATIUM, UUUUU., iroiro — along with beauty tech companies becon. and ANYMOMENT. The space is designed not only for product showcases but also for content production and buyer meetings. With a biophilia-inspired mood evoking the vitality of forests and gardens, visitors will experience a slice of Seoul in the heart of New York.

The timing reflects broader shifts in the global beauty market. In 2024, Korea surpassed France to become the top exporter of cosmetics to the United States. K-Beauty continues to expand its presence as U.S. retailers, including Sephora and Ulta Beauty, add more Korean brands to their portfolios. This pop-up marks the first Korean-based experiential showroom in Brooklyn, providing a unique platform where Seoul brands connect directly with both consumers and buyers.

VIBE TWLV, operated by Buying Square, is designed as a hybrid stage that links brands, consumers and buyers. Products experienced onsite are directly integrated with Buying Square’s digital B2B Catalog Shop, allowing visitors to scan QR codes for product details and order inquiries. Brands can capture consumer reactions and buyer demand in real time, creating a pipeline for reorders and long-term transactions even after the event.

Evan Choi, CEO of Buying Square, said: “We are excited to showcase leading Seoul beauty brands in Williamsburg. For consumers, we offer a gallery-like experience, and for buyers, a seamless pipeline that connects discovery to actual transactions. Starting with Episode 1, we will continue to use VIBE TWLV in Brooklyn as a hub to share Korean creativity with the world — from brands to artists and cultural voices.”

This project is jointly organized with SBA’s Beauty Creative Lounge, BtheB. SBA supports startups and businesses in Seoul through programs that foster entrepreneurship, growth and global expansion. The collaboration connects New York’s creative community with innovative businesses from Seoul, strengthening K-Beauty’s position in front of global consumers and buyers.

Event Details

• VIP Day: Friday, Sept. 26 – Invite-only program with brand previews and gift bags
• General Open: Sept. 27 to Oct. 5 – Open to the public with brand sales, time-limited offers and product sampling
• Location: VIBE TWLV, 50 Berry St., Brooklyn, NY 11249
• Registration: Pre-registration available via QR code on event poster or designated URL

About Buying Square
Buying Square is a Seoul-based AI-driven tech startup operating a digital B2B wholesale platform that connects fashion and beauty brands with global buyers through catalog-driven data and AI-powered solutions. Its platform has surpassed ₩150 billion (approx. $108 million) in cumulative transaction volume and has raised ₩18.6 billion (approx. $14 million) from investors including Gentle Monster, Timefolio Asset Management and K-Net Partners.

About VIBE TWLV
VIBE TWLV is a showroom operated by Buying Square in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. It is the only Korean-operated experiential showroom in New York that bridges onsite retail experiences with digital B2B wholesale transactions. Positioned as a cultural crosspoint linking Seoul and New York, the space has been recognized internationally, winning the 2025 Asia Design Prize for its distinctive design and innovative concept.

HONG KONG, Sept. 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The 10^th “My Green Space” Student Competition, exclusively sponsored by Chinachem Group (CCG) and organised by the Hong Kong Green Building Council (HKGBC), has concluded successfully. With this year’s theme “My Ideal Green Smart City”, the Competition attracted over 500 students from primary, secondary, and tertiary institutions in Hong Kong and the Greater Bay Area – the highest number in the Competition’s history. Thirty winning entries were recently exhibited at CCG’s D•PARK, showcasing students’ grasp and exploration of urban planning and green building.

As the sole sponsor of the Competition, CCG not only provided venues for the awards ceremony and exhibition but also organised multiple Green Building Tour cum Training Workshops to the participants. They toured the green buildings of CCG, including Nina Park, Nina Hotel Tsuen Wan West, Nina Tower, and CCG headquarters office, witnessing how green building and sustainable development concepts are put into practice in the real-world setting. As Hong Kong’s first and only wood fossil park, Nina Park exhibits a precious collection of wood fossils, with one of its key missions to promote sustainability education. The Park features multiple green facilities, such as a rainwater recycling system designed with the “sponge park” concept, a solar photovoltaic system supplying about one-third of the Park’s annual electricity consumption, and a wind catcher that draws in natural fresh air to reduce reliance on air conditioning.

Workshop participants also visited Nina Hotel Tsuen Wan West to learn about the hotel’s green operational management measures, including food waste recycling, eco-friendly menus, and energy-efficient guest room amenities. Thay also toured Hong Kong’s first zero-carbon chiller system at Nina Tower. A water-cooled air conditioning system empowered by AI, the system is expected to save over 40% of the complex’s annual electricity consumption, hence significantly reducing carbon emissions. At their last stop, participants stepped inside CCG headquarters office, to have a glimpse of how the company integrates green building principles into daily operations while promoting employee well-being through creating an accommodating and safe workplace. These guided tours received an overwhelming response, with registrations far exceeding expectation. The number of sessions was increased from the originally planned seven to ten, receiving over 300 students, parents, and school teachers.

Amy Wu, Director of Corporate Communications of CCG remarked, “CCG has consistently championed sustainability to create a more livable Hong Kong, and we see the younger generation to be a key driving force in accomplishing this goal. Through our collaboration with HKGBC, we aim to inspire more young people to engage with green buildings, get inspirations from each other, and envision Hong Kong’s future as a green smart city together. We are delighted that participants drew inspiration from our guided tours and incorporated these concepts into their submissions.”

The award ceremony for “My Green Space” Student Competition was recently held at D•PARK. During the ceremony, Samuel Kwong, Senior Associate Director – ESG of CCG, engaged in a dialogue with the winning team from the tertiary division. He shared practical insights on the winning entries, showcasing CCG’s expertise in advancing green building practices. He further emphasised that driving sustainability requires a spirit of collaboration, much like how students from diverse academic backgrounds formed teams for the competition. The key lies in establishing a common goal. By citing CCG’s recent successful closing of Asia’s first triple-themed syndicated loan as an example, he highlighted that this achievement was precisely the result of close collaboration between various teams of CCG.

“My Green Space” Student Competition targets primary school to tertiary students in Hong Kong, with an aim to encourage them to create sustainable green building solutions. This year, out of more than 160 submissions, 30 entries were shortlisted as winners and exhibited at D•PARK. The exhibition not only served as a platform to showcase these outstanding works but also raised community awareness of green buildings, fostering greater interest in smart city development.

Video and photos of the competition are available at http://bit.ly/4mYdxq9 

HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam, Sept. 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Le Méridien Saigon has achieved numerous awards in the first half of 2025, thanks to its stunning vision, prime location, and diverse high-end dining options.

Situated in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City with a view overlooking the Saigon River, the hotel offers convenient access for guests to various attractions, business meetings, and events. Le Méridien Saigon also provides a modern stay experience with a variety of upscale dining options at its three restaurants: Akuna, BARSON, and Latest Recipe.

AWARDED WITH PRESTIGIOUS HONORS

Le Méridien Saigon is one of the few hotels that not only boasts a renowned brand under the Marriott International but also features acclaimed dining establishments, including the Michelin-starred fine dining restaurant Akuna, Latest Recipe, and the BARSON lounge.

The hotel has solidified its position with a series of prestigious awards in the first half of 2025: the Best Scenic View award recognized by the Haute Grandeur Global Awards; Tatler Asia’s Top 20 Best Restaurants and Best Sommelier awards for the fine dining restaurant Akuna; and 2025 marks the second consecutive year that Akuna has received the prestigious Michelin star.

A VIBRANT FESTIVAL SEASON AHEAD

With its prime location and distinguished dining options, Le Méridien Saigon is undoubtedly an ideal destination for travelers this festive season. The holiday season is known to be the busiest time of the year for the hotel, featuring a series of weekly events designed to provide guests with an exceptional and luxurious experience.

Mr. Lars Kerfin, General Manager of Le Méridien Saigon, shared: “We always prioritize delivering fresh and high-class experiences for our guests, so continuous creativity and exciting programming are our core principles. This holiday season, we’re excited to announce the return of the Advent Calendar – your favorite gift-hunting program, along with many enticing gifts and programs from our accommodation services, BARSON, Latest Recipe, and Akuna.”

Make your holiday complete with the perfect combination of relaxation, dining, and entertainment. Book your stay today to discover surprises at Le Méridien Saigon – where style and sophistication meet.

Stay updated on the latest programs at: facebook.com/lemeridiensaigon
Or book directly at: marriott.com/sgnmd

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