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2025 China International Big Data Industry Expo opens in Guiyang, China
Source: Media Outreach
GUIYANG, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 29 August 2025 – On August 28, the 2025 China International Big Data Industry Expo opened in Guiyang, Guizhou Province. Launched in 2015, it has become the world’s premier platform for the development of big data industry.
Opening ceremony venue of the 2025 China International Big Data Industry Expo
During the opening ceremony, head of the National Data Administration of China, Liu Liehong said，China’s total intelligent computing capacity has reached 780,000 PFlops, which ranks second in the world.
This progress stems from China’s “East Data, West Computing” initiative, which has become a strategic project in the country’s major productivity layout, Liu said. China’s eight national computing hubs currently concentrate over 60 percent of new computing capacity — with intelligent computing capacity reaching 620,000 PFlops, he added.
On Aug. 28th, a participant shakes hands with a robot at the site of the opening ceremony of the 2025 China International Big Data Industry Expo in Guiyang, China
Pioneering the initiative, Guizhou has worked hard to construct a leading national computing hub in recent years. The province has, notably, successfully built the world’s first 400G all-optical network computing channel, as announced at the ceremony in Guiyang.
The three-day expo, running through August 30, features a diverse range of exchanges and activities — with more than 16,000 guests and 375 enterprises participating.
Hashtag: #ExecutiveCommissionofChinaInternationalBigDataExpo
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Police seek assistance to locate missing person: Thames-Coromandel
Source: New Zealand Police
Police are still seeking the public’s help in locating Jared, who was reported missing from the Thames area on Tuesday (26 August).
The 35-year-old was last seen on Sunday morning (24 August) leaving his home address on Waiomu Valley Road. Jared was heading towards the Coromandel, but he never returned home.
Over the weekend, Thames-Coromandel bach owners, hunters, trampers and campers, might see Jared or his vehicle.
Jared is thought to be driving a black 2018 Mitsubishi Triton, registration number: LKK544.
Police and Jared’s family have serious concerns for his welfare and would like to find him as soon as possible.
If you see Jared or his vehicle, or have any information that might help us find him, please contact 111 immediately and reference file number: 250826/7145.
ENDS
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VCIG Secures Government and Enterprise Engagements Following ASEAN AI Summit Showcase of Full-Stack Sovereign AI and Cybersecurity Technologies
Source: Media Outreach
VCI Global Advances Regional Expansion with Signed Deals and National-Level AI Initiatives Following ASEAN AI Summit
At the summit, VCI Global showcased its full stack of sovereign-grade encryption and AI infrastructure technologies, offering an end-to-end suite of solutions that cover every layer of digital sovereignty and cybersecurity:
- QTrustCard – PCIe encryption cards securing AI GPU and CPU hardware
- Secure AI GPU & CPU Servers – fortified with quantum-hardened protection
- V Gallant CyberSecure Vault – featuring a military-grade encryption chip with EAL4+ certification, providing ransomware-proof data storage for enterprises and governments
- National AI Data Center Architecture – designed for sovereign AI model training
- QuantGold Data Exchange Platform – enabling encrypted AI data monetization
- Qsecore SIM Encryption – ensuring fully secure mobile communications and file transfers
- Encrypted CCTV Intelligence Systems – for smart city and critical infrastructure monitoring
The showcase drew engagement from ASEAN country delegations, government agencies, and enterprise leaders, resulting in:
- Multiple signed enterprise agreements for CyberSecure Vault and related solutions
- POC projects launched for the QuantGold Data Exchange Platform in multiple ASEAN states
- Ongoing discussions with national AI and data sovereignty task forces in the region
These developments mark a significant milestone in VCI Global’s regional expansion strategy. With active deployments and POCs now underway, the Company is well-positioned to accelerate adoption of its cybersecurity and AI infrastructure solutions across ASEAN.
According to Grandview Research, the global post-quantum and quantum-security market – encompassing quantum-resistant encryption, quantum key distribution, and related technologies – is projected to reach approximately US$4.62 billion by 2030, representing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 38.3%. Within the Asia-Pacific region, the broader cybersecurity market is forecast to reach US$146 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 15.9% between 2025 and 2030, according to Grand View Research. Supporting this, Mordor Intelligence projects the Asia-Pacific cybersecurity market to be valued at approximately USD 141 billion by 2030, expanding at a CAGR of 13.7% over the same period.
By aligning its sovereign-grade encryption and privacy-first AI technologies with these high-growth trajectories in both global and regional markets, VCI Global is strategically positioned to capture significant opportunities across ASEAN’s evolving digital sovereignty and cybersecurity landscape.
“The ASEAN AI Summit provided the perfect platform to demonstrate our ability to deliver end-to-end digital sovereignty, from the military-grade chip to the national data center. The strong uptake we have seen from both enterprise and government clients confirms the urgent need for these solutions in Southeast Asia and positions us as a trusted technology partner for the region’s sovereign AI future,” said Dato’ Victor Hoo, Group Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of VCI Global.
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Hashtag: #VCIG
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Asia’s Cultural Extravaganza, LOCAL POWER 2025 Hong Kong Fashion in Seoul Opening on 27 September in Seoul’s trendiest design hub Seongsu-dong
Source: Media Outreach
3 Cross-regional fashion events kicking off at CENTRESTAGE in Hong Kong followed by a fashion show and exhibition in Seoul
Bringing together 35 units of renowned and emerging designers from Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area and Korea to present over 100 creations
Breaking cultural boundaries with Cantopop, K-pop and films from Hong Kong and Korea to open a new frontier in cultural exchange
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 29 August 2025 – LOCAL POWER 2025 Hong Kong Fashion in Seoul, organised by the Asian New Generation Creativity Design Association and sponsored by the Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency (CCIDA), is one of the contribution programmes of “Hong Kong Week 2025@Seoul”. The project will reach its climax with the fashion show and exhibition to be held at Seongsu-dong, Seoul’s trendiest design hub, from 27 September to 11 October 2025. It aims to showcase the unique appeal of Hong Kong fashion design on the international stage while fostering cultural exchange between Hong Kong and Korea. The show will feature 30 units of emerging designers and brands from Hong Kong and other cities of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (Greater Bay Area) along with 5 units of top Korean designers presenting over 100 unique designs. A selection of works will be previewed at Hong Kong’s CENTRESTAGE from 3 to 6 September. The launch event will also take place on 5 September in CENTRESTAGE. The opening ceremony and fashion show, which will take place in Seoul’s Seongsu-dong on 27 September, will feature AI technology alongside Cantopop and K-pop performances while showcasing 70 outfits to industry professionals from Hong Kong and Korea. This will be followed by a two-week fashion exhibition at the same venue from 28 September to 11 October, which will be open to the public for free. These events promise to deliver a stunning audiovisual extravaganza that will captivate audiences from both regions.
LOCAL POWER 2025 Hong Kong Fashion in Seoul
With the overarching theme “Local Power”, the project reimagines the intersection of Hong Kong and Korea’s unique cultural heritage and contemporary fashion, showcasing how designers can translate local cultural identities into a global context. The star-studded lineup includes 35 units of designers from four projects sponsored by CCIDA, namely the popular Hong Kong show Amazing Cut 1, the Fashion Summit (Hong Kong) 2024, the Young Knitwear Designers’ Contest 2024, the NEXT@Fashion InStyle 2025, and the emerging and renowned Korean designers.
This groundbreaking cross-regional collaboration not only serves as a creative exchange for elite designers from both the Greater Bay Area and Korea but also highlights Hong Kong’s status as an international fashion capital. It aims to enhance the influence of Hong Kong’s local brands in the international fashion market, opening up new opportunities for both Hong Kong’s and Korean fashion industry and creating a brilliant new chapter in Hong Kong-Korea cultural and creativity cooperation.
3 major Hong Kong–Korea cultural exchange events showcasing a new generation of design talent through pop music, classic Hong Kong films and unique locales
LOCAL POWER 2025 Hong Kong Fashion in Seoul (LOCAL POWER 2025) will present over 100 meticulously crafted creations by designers from Hong Kong and other cities of the Greater Bay Area and Korea. The first stop of the event will be at CENTRESTAGE in Hong Kong from 3 to 6 September 2025, showcasing select pieces for a preview. Following this, the opening ceremony and fashion show will be held in Seoul on 27 September, featuring a fashion stage created with AI technology and performances by famous artists from Hong Kong and Korea, blending fashion and music in a grand extravaganza. From 28 September to 11 October, a two-week fashion exhibition will take place in the same place, with themes inspired by classic Hong Kong films, urban architecture, bustling street scenes and pop music, offering a spectacular audiovisual feast for the local audience.
35 units of renowned and emerging designers from the Greater Bay Area and Korea present 100+ fashion masterpieces representing both cultural heritage and artistic value
LOCAL POWER 2025 Hong Kong Fashion in Seoul brings together 35 units of renowned and emerging designers from Hong Kong and other cities of the Greater Bay Area and Korea. Together, they will present over 100 designs that represent the creativity of a new generation on the international stage. The themes of the works span iconic pop music and film culture from both regions, the unique lifestyle, the vibrant street scenes and innovative knitwear design. Through a contemporary fashion vocabulary, the event reinterprets the rich cultural heritage of Hong Kong and Korea, presenting a visual feast that blends tradition and innovation.
| LOCAL POWER 2025 Hong Kong Fashion in Seoul’s Participating Designers |
| Participating designers from Korea
Background: 5 units of Korea’s leading fashion designers have joined forces to create a collection of masterpieces inspired by Korean pop culture and music. The designs perfectly embody the spirit of “LOCAL POWER”. These designs will introduce a fresh perspective on K-fashion to audiences in Hong Kong and Korea, showcasing the distinctive allure of the cultural fusion between these two regions. Participating Designers (in no particular order): Choi Kyoung Ho & Song Hyun Heui, YeRan Ji, Ku Wonjung, Kim So Yoen, Yang Dohyun |
| Participating designers from NEXT@Fashion InStyle 2025*
Background: NEXT@Fashion InStyle 2025 brings together suppliers and industry partners in textiles, fashion technology, sustainable solutions and clothing and accessories for different seasons, providing a one-stop procurement platform for the fashion industry’s supply chain. Participating Designers (in no particular order): Johnson Chong, Kinyan Lam, Arto Wong, Jason Ying, Toki Wong |
| Participating designers from The Young Knitwear Designers’ Contest 2024*
Background: The Young Knitwear Designers’ Contest 2024 is a competition that aims at promoting creative knitwear design, attracting young designers to join the knitwear industry and fostering the development of the knitwear industry in the Greater Bay Area. Participating Designers (in no particular order): Tong Yali, Yip Yeung Yeung, Wong Hei, Chui Chee Chun, Ciao Xinan, Li Yiu Kin, Ng Ting Kai, Yau Ka Wai |
| Participating designers from Fashion Summit (Hong Kong) 2024*
Background: Fashion Summit (Hong Kong) 2024 brings together fashion industry leaders, academics, representatives from the non-governmental sector, media and leaders from all walks of life to discuss the latest trends, innovative technologies and solutions for sustainable fashion. Participating Designers (in no particular order): Jesse Lee, Ferrando Chan, Wai Yee Cheung, Jasmine Leung, Tiger Chung, Vickie Au, Kelvin Wan & Joyce Wong, Karen Chan, Jeremy Wong & Hana Tam |
| Participating designers from Amazing Cut 1*
Background: Amazing Cut 1 is a fashion design competition reality TV show in Hong Kong that aims to showcase the talents of Hong Kong fashion designers and set a model for the local fashion design industry. Contestants have to complete various design challenges that include themes such as environmental protection, Chinese style, gender-neutral and evening wear, and design outfits for collaborating performing artists and showcase their work on the catwalk. Participating Designers (in no particular order): Kev Yiu, Kyle Luo, Jackson Wong, Timbee Lo, Doris Kath Chan, Otto Tang, Mandy Fong, Moon Li |
*Sponsored by the Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency
For more details about LOCAL POWER 2025 Hong Kong Fashion in Seoul, please visit https://www.localpowerhk.com/.
Hashtag: #LOCALPOWER2025 #AsianNewGenerationCreativityDesignAssociation #HongKongWeek2025@Seoul
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Debtox Collaborates with The Silver Lining to Champion Ethical and Holistic Debt Resolution
Source: Media Outreach
SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 29 August 2025 – In a significant step toward reshaping how debt challenges are understood and addressed in Singapore, Debtox is proud to announce a formal collaboration with The Silver Lining, a non-profit organisation focused on helping individuals break free from destructive spending patterns and gambling addiction. This partnership represents a shared commitment to ethical, comprehensive, and sustainable debt resolution.
Debtox is a Singapore-based organisation that has long been dedicated to helping individuals navigate complex debt situations through transparent advice, ethical practices, and personalised debt management consultation services. The Silver Lining complements this mission by offering support programs that address underlying behavioural challenges such as compulsive spending and gambling, root causes often overlooked in conventional debt management approaches.
Through this exclusive partnership, clients referred by The Silver Lining will receive integrated support that encompasses both emotional recovery and practical financial restructuring. This includes participation in recovery programs, detailed debt assessments from Debtox, and assistance with formal debt management solutions such as the Debt Repayment Scheme (DRS) or bankruptcy applications, where appropriate. Where suitable, clients may also be guided through a personalised debt repayment plan in Singapore that aligns with their long-term recovery goals.
What sets this collaboration apart is its holistic model, a joint effort that views financial recovery as more than a numbers game. By considering both financial data and behavioural health, Debtox and The Silver Lining are empowering individuals to rebuild their lives, not just balance their books. This model ensures that the help provided addresses not only the immediate financial situation, but also the deeper personal challenges that may have contributed to it. This includes guiding clients through options like debt restructuring services and consolidated debt management to better match their unique life circumstances.
This collaboration aligns closely with the Ministry of Law’s recent efforts to strengthen the integrity of the Debt Repayment Scheme and prevent exploitation by unethical debt consultancy practices. Both Debtox and The Silver Lining welcome these measures as a positive step toward building trust and safeguarding the intent of the DRS. This partnership is designed not only to work within the bounds of the Ministry of Law’s framework, but to enhance it, ensuring that each case is evaluated with empathy, care, and the understanding that financial hardship is often part of a broader personal struggle.
At the heart of this collaboration is a shared belief: ethical debt resolution is about people, not just payments. Debtox and The Silver Lining are committed to breaking cycles, not only of debt but also of shame, relapse, and isolation. By combining expert financial guidance with compassionate recovery support, they hope to set a new benchmark for responsible debt assistance in Singapore.
For more information, please visit https://debtox.sg/.
Hashtag: #Debtox #TheSilverLining
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Energy Sector – Meridian and Nova finalise joint venture and financing for Te Rahui solar farm
Source: meridian Energy
29 August 2025 – Meridian Energy Limited (Meridian) and Nova Energy Limited (Nova) have completed agreements to establish a 50-50 joint venture to build and operate the 400MW Te Rahui solar farm at Rangitāiki near Taupō. The joint venture has also secured $300 million in project financing through ANZ for the first 200MW phase of the project.
Project offtake will be shared 50-50 by way of a power purchase agreement with Meridian for 100% of the offtake and a contract for difference with Nova for 50%.
Nova received resource consent for Te Rahui in April 2024. When completed, both phases will produce enough electricity to power around 100,000 homes. First power on phase one is expected in mid-2026, with full power in mid-2027. Neither party has yet received a financial investment decision for stage two (200MW), but both parties are working to progress stage two as soon as possible.
Meridian Chief Executive Mike Roan says the joint venture is a great example of how collaboration can move big projects forward for the benefit of electricity users.
“Te Rahui is a big undertaking and sharing the investment and offtake makes strong commercial sense for both parties, while the project will also benefit home and business customers by further strengthening security of supply.”
“It’s a real win-win and we’re delighted to have this opportunity to partner with Nova on Te Rahui,” says Mike Roan.
Te Rahui, along with four consents secured by Meridian in the past 12 months, shows the company is gathering pace in its goal to commence seven new projects by 2030, with the Harapaki Wind Farm and Ruakākā BESS already delivered. Also consented are a BESS in the Manawatū, a wind farm at Mount Munro in the Wairarapa, a solar farm to sit alongside the BESS at Ruakākā and the re-powering of the Te Rere Hau wind farm. Construction is underway on the Ruakākā Solar Farm and the Mount Munro Wind Farm has progressed to detailed design.
“We are doing our share of the heavy lifting to secure New Zealand’s energy future. Having invested more than $1 billion in the past five years, we have a further $2 billion planned for investment over the next three years. These projects will add over 1,000MW of new capacity, a five percent increase to the electricity system,” says Mike Roan.
“Our contribution to capacity growth goes even further. Through agreements like this one with Nova and the power purchase agreement we have with Harmony Energy / First Renewables for their 150MW Tauhei Solar Farm in the Waikato, Meridian is also supporting other developers.”
“All of the work underway across the sector will help make New Zealand’s electricity system more resilient and affordable. I believe it will also enable future economic prosperity. With one of the most renewable grids in the world, New Zealand can take advantage of the opportunity to create and market more green products internationally.”
Meridian and Nova originally announced their intention to form a joint venture for Te Rahui in December 2024.
The parties have awarded construction and initial operations and maintenance contracts to Beon Energy, who specialise in delivering renewable energy projects and have an extensive track record in Australia and New Zealand.
Universities – Claims on baby food over-egg the pudding – UoA
Source: University of Auckland (UoA)
Baby and toddler foods often feature misleading claims aimed at convincing parents the products are a healthy choice, new research shows.
From images of fruit to claims of being ‘sugar-free’, baby foods often feature misleading claims aimed at convincing parents the products are a healthy choice, new research shows.
The study led by Waipapa Taumata Rau, University of Auckland, reviewed packaging of more than 200 processed foods for infants and toddlers and found all featured marketing and nutrition claims, which didn’t necessarily stack up when they examined the ingredients. See Nutrition and Dietetics.
“These little packages are cluttered with messages about why you should buy them,” says Dr Sally Mackay, a senior lecturer in population nutrition in the Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences. “There are so many messages that it’s hard for carers to know what is useful and what is not.”
The average number of claims per package was 7.5, ranging from three to 15. They were mainly ‘free from’ claims, for example, ‘free from additives’, and marketing claims, e.g., ‘for growing kids on the go’.
“This is an overwhelmingly high number of claims. They don’t only try to convince parents these products are a healthy choice, they also try to convey that they are an easy and convenient option that promotes the child’s development,” says Dr Berit Follong, a postdoctoral fellow in the Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences at the University of Auckland.
The researchers found that 60 percent* of packaged infant and toddler foods had images of fruit and 40 percent had pictures of vegetables, but many had very small amounts of those products in them. For example, a snack food with ‘purple carrot’ in its name contained a miniscule quantity of purple carrot juice and no actual vegetable.
The study didn’t look at packaging of infant formula.
While three out of five New Zealand infant and toddler foods featured images of fruit on their packaging, most of these contained processed fruit sugars, while one in five contained less than five percent fruit.
“Our findings are important because it’s vital parents have accurate information, so they can make informed choices,” Mackay says.
Follong says product names can mislead about the nutrient content, too.
In more than half of savoury meals, the name did not reflect the descending order of their contents.
“If meat is stated as the first component of the product name, this implies the product is high in iron and protein but often it is low. For example, a product called ‘Organic Beef and Vege Ragout’ contains only ten percent beef, and vegetables are the main ingredient,” Follong says.
In Australia, recent research found only about a quarter of packaged baby and toddler foods met WHO nutritional guidelines. Nonetheless, they featured claims trying to tell carers the foods were a healthy choice.
Food Standards Australia New Zealand is currently considering regulation of these claims, which the researchers support.
“We think these claims are misleading parents who want to do the best for their children,” Mackay says.
They would like to see claims banned on baby and toddler packaged foods and instead only simple, accurate nutritional information to be displayed.
Research has shown visual imagery of fruit or vegetables on children’s snack food products enhance carers’ perceptions of the healthiness of those foods.
“To avoid misleading carers, it is important that food companies’ use of this marketing technique on baby and toddler foods is restricted to instances where whole fruits and vegetables form a substantial part of the product,” the authors say.
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*Rounded to two decimal places |