- The 33rd Hong Kong International Optical Fair will showcase over 660 exhibitors from 19 countries and regions. Highlights will include the debut of the ASEAN Pavilion and Zhejiang Pavilion. For the first time, exhibitors from Indonesia, Russia and Vietnam will further expand the Fair’s international network- The Hong Kong International Optometric Symposium will gather experts from Hong Kong, Australia, Singapore and the United Kingdom to share the latest developments in senior vision care- The 25th Hong Kong Eyewear Design Competition — themed “Blending Tradition and Technology” — will display winning and shortlisted entries onsiteHONG KONG, Oct 22, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) and co-organised by the Hong Kong Optical Manufacturers Association, the 33rd Hong Kong International Optical Fair will be held from 5 to 7 November 2025 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. The fair will bring together more than 660 exhibitors from 19 countries and regions, and present a one-stop showcase of innovative and high-tech eyewear designs and products.Jenny Koo, Acting Executive Director of the HKTDC, said: "This year’s Hong Kong International Optical Fair, themed ‘Bright Eyes - New Horizons’, showcases a wide array of products encompassing smart technology, healthcare, senior-oriented designs and sustainable elements. It demonstrates breakthroughs in function and aesthetics, reflecting global eyewear market trends and reinforcing Hong Kong’s role as an international trading hub.”Industry development drives new opportunitiesHong Kong’s total exports of spectacles, lenses and frames reached HK$13.7 billion in the first eight months of 2025. The European Union, the United States, and Chinese Mainland are Hong Kong’s top three export markets respectively, with exports to the mainland surging 23% year-on-year. Despite intense global competition, Hong Kong’s eyewear industry continues to maintain its strengths in design, technology and quality.This year’s fair brings together exhibitors from around the world, including first-time participants from Indonesia, Russia and Vietnam, alongside representatives from France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and the United States across Europe and the Americas; and Japan, Korea, Singapore and Thailand within Asia. The fair will also feature exhibitors from Chinese Mainland, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Macao. Ten group pavilions — including the Hong Kong Optical Manufacturers Association (HKOMA), Chinese Mainland (with delegations from Danyang, Zhejiang and Yingtan), Taiwan, Japan and Korea, as well as “Visionaries of Style” showcasing creative and trendy designs — will showcase international brands and leading local enterprises to demonstrate optical fashions and manufacturing innovation.The ASEAN Pavilion will make its debut this year, with an Indonesian exhibitor presenting Halal-certified eyewear products, demonstrating the industry’s awareness of cultural sensitivity and market diversity. The signature “Brand Name Gallery” will feature over 200 international brands which encompass designer eyewear, trendsetting collections and high-technology eyewear and provide buyers with a one-stop sourcing platform.Events to showcase industry expertise and creativityA series of seminars, eyewear parades and other events will highlight the creative thinking and technological achievements of the optical industry. The 23rd Hong Kong International Optometric Symposium — themed “Age Well, See Well: Redefining Eye Care for the Golden Age” organised by the HKTDC and co-organised by The Hong Kong Optometric Association and The Hong Kong Polytechnic University will be held on 6 November. Sessions will focus on vision care for the ageing community and feature six experts and academics from Hong Kong, Australia, Singapore and the United Kingdom. They will share insights on topics such as age-related visual challenges, diabetic retinopathy, and optometric care for patients with cognitive impairment, and provide attendees with international perspectives and the latest clinical research trends. The symposium is accredited by the Optometrists Board of Hong Kong, and participants attending the full-day conference may be eligible for up to six Continuing Professional Development (CPD) hours.The 25th Hong Kong Eyewear Design Competition, co-organised by HKTDC and the Hong Kong Optical Manufacturers Association, will present the theme “Blending Tradition and Technology”. It is aimed at fostering local design and manufacturing innovation and will include an Open Group as well as a Student Group. The award presentation will be held on 5 November, and shortlisted entries will be exhibited onsite at Brand Name Gallery (BNG) Rendezvous, Grand Hall during the fair, giving visitors an opportunity to appreciate the creativity and flair of Hong Kong eyewear design.The fair will continue to adopt the EXHIBITION+ hybrid model which seamlessly integrates online and offline elements to extend business opportunities. Exhibitors and buyers can connect and arrange meetings through the Click2Match online smart business-matching platform until 14 November. During the physical event, buyers can also use the Scan2Match function on the HKTDC Marketplace App to scan exhibitors’ QR codes to bookmark favourite suppliers, access product details and interactive floor plans, and make product enquiries—enabling engagement with exhibitors before and after the fair to continue their sourcing journey.Featured ProductsAs global markets evolve and technology advances, eyewear design moves towards premium quality, multifunctionality and personalisation. This year’s exhibitors will showcase a wealth of innovative products that integrate scientific research, design excellence and sustainability concepts, reflecting four key market trends: smart technology, eye health, functionality & design, and sustainability. These innovative offerings illustrate how the optical industry harnesses creativity to meet the needs of a new era. Selected featured products include:Smart Technology:LAWK One & LAWK VIEWCombining AR Visualisation with Optical Waveguide display, 4K Ultra HD recording, AI real time translation and smart voice assistant functions, this is the world’s first smart eyewear to support TikTok Live, showcasing new possibilities for smart wearables in everyday life, travel and professional applications.Hangzhou Lawaken Artificial IntelligenceTechnology Co., Ltd.Product Zone: Smart EyewearBooth: 1D-F06Eye Health:OOley O-GoggleInvented by three PhD doctors at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, this innovative eyecare solution delivers direct eyeball “massage” to help relieve glaucoma and dry eye symptoms. The product has won the James Dyson Award and the Silver Diploma at the International Exhibition of Inventions in Geneva.OOley Care Co. Ltd.Product Zone: Innovation HubBooth: GH-D21O4i GlassesMade with Hong Kong patented graphene glasses frame and manufacturing method, this eyewear combines stylish design with functionality to promote blood circulation and relieve dry eye symptoms, merging functional eyewear with lifestyle aesthetics.Grand Maple Optical LimitedProduct Zone: Brand Name GalleryBooth: GH-B07Functionality & Design:One Frame, Many LensesThis eyewear allows wearers to instantly switch between reading, distance or sunglasses lenses. Made from ultralight Beta Titanium with a simple snap-on rim design. Designed for presbyopia and the silver market, it offers a stylish and practical wearing experience.Sasamata Co LtdProduct Zone: Japan PavilionBooth: GH-C11NIRTECH® Sunglasses with cooling functionsEquipped with NIRTECH® lens technology, it effectively blocks Near Infrared Radiation (NIR) to reduce eye heat and fatigue, keeping the eyes cool and comfortable under strong sunlight, making it an ideal choice for outdoor and sports activities.Greatland Enterprise Co LtdProduct Zone: Taiwan PavilionBooth: 1C-F09Sustainability:JLX STUDIO MADE 3D Printed EyewearFounded by a Hong Kong eyewear designer, JLX STUDIO MADE focuses on 3D-printed eyewear. The brand blends traditional craftsmanship with digital technology, using eco-friendly 3D-printing to reduce production waste and showcase a sustainable, customized vision for the future of eyewear.Wenzhou Lynns Design Co. LimitedProduct Zone: Designer CafeBooth: GH-C25 The Hong Kong International Optical Fair offers buyers a one-stop sourcing experiencePhoto download: http://bit.ly/42QoGRTWebsites:The Hong Kong International Optical Fair: https://www.hktdc.com/event/hkopticalfair/enEvent details of the Hong Kong International Optical Fair: https://www.hktdc.com/event/hkopticalfair/en/intelligence-hub  The 23rd Hong Kong International Optometric Symposium:https://www.hktdc.com/event/hkopticalfair/en/the-23rd-hong-kong-international-optometric-symposiumThe HKTDC’s Media Room: http://mediaroom.hktdc.com/enFair DetailsDate:5 – 7 November 2025 (Wednesday to Friday)Time: (5 to 6 November) 9:30am – 6:30pm(7 November) 9:30am – 5:00pmVenue:Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition CentreAdmission:For trade visitors aged 18 or above only.Onsite Registration Fee: HK$100 per person (free for e-Badge registration and pre-registered buyers)Click2Match – Smart Business Matching PlatformDate:29 October – 14 NovemberMedia enquiriesSerena CheungTel: (852) 2584 4272Email: serena.hm.cheung@hktdc.orgAbout HKTDCThe Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is a statutory body established in 1966 to promote, assist and develop Hong Kong's trade. With over 50 offices globally, including 13 in the Chinese Mainland, the HKTDC promotes Hong Kong as a two-way global investment and business hub. The HKTDC organises international exhibitions, conferences and business missions to create business opportunities for companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), in the mainland and international markets. The HKTDC also provides up-to-date market insights and product information via research reports and digital news channels. For more information, please visit: www.hktdc.com/aboutus.  Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - BlackBerry Limited (NYSE:BB)(TSX:BB) today announced that Malaysia has deployed BlackBerry® AtHoc® and BlackBerry® SecuSUITE® to secure communications and protect people during the ASEAN Summit events in 2025, including the 46th ASEAN Summit held in May, and the 47th ASEAN Summit taking place in Kuala Lumpur from October 26 to 28.Photo Credit: Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Malaysia.The ASEAN Summits are among the region's most complex diplomatic events, involving more than 500 meetings and thousands of personnel across multiple government agencies. Coordinated by Malaysia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs through the ASEAN Main Logistics Secretariat (SILA), the Summits bring together heads of state, ministers, and officials from ASEAN member countries and key partners across the Americas, Europe, Africa, and Asia.Photo Credit: Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Malaysia.Following a successful deployment at the 46th Summit, SILA has expanded its use of BlackBerry's secure communications platform to protect command and control operations, both within the Summit's operations center and on the move. As advanced signal intelligence capabilities become increasingly available to malicious actors, safeguarding mobile communications has never been more critical.BlackBerry AtHoc, a critical event management platform, combines secure emergency notifications with incident response tools to enable real-time mobile coordination across agencies. BlackBerry SecuSUITE, a NATO-certified, military-grade secure voice and messaging solution, protects sensitive conversations from interception and espionage targeting mobile communications.Photo Credit: Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Malaysia.His Excellency Raja Saifful Ridzuwan Raja Kamaruddin, Head of SILA, said: "Around 80% of our inter-agency communications are secured - and some are highly confidential and directly tied to the safety of Heads of State and officials. With BlackBerry, we found an encrypted, open communications platform that protects sensitive information while improving coordination."John Giamatteo, CEO of BlackBerry, added: "As ASEAN Chair in 2025, Malaysia is setting a new standard for sovereign secure communications at scale. BlackBerry is honoured to support SILA and the Government of Malaysia with advanced, military-grade solutions that safeguard people, protect sensitive conversations, and keep complex operations moving in real time."Photo Credit: Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Malaysia.During the 46th Summit, 100 liaison officers (LOs) used BlackBerry AtHoc to send secure, location-based alerts and manage coordination. The upcoming 47th Summit will expand to 150 LOs, all equipped with AtHoc and SecuSUITE on iOS and standard Android devices. This flexibility allows LOs to securely communicate with visiting delegations and foreign teams, reducing the number of devices needed while maintaining end-to-end encrypted voice and secure messaging from anywhere.BlackBerry AtHoc also enables mobile command-and-control, helping officials monitor movements, respond swiftly to weather or security incidents, and coordinate seamlessly across agencies such as the Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM) using validated, secure information."Five minutes can mean 50 missed messages," H.E. Raja Saifful added. "BlackBerry AtHoc streamlines how we communicate across agencies, while SecuSUITE encrypts voice instructions to prevent eavesdropping and leaks. For the 47th ASEAN Summit, we are expanding both solutions to deliver a safe, seamless, and highly coordinated event."The technology and standards deployed are comparable to those used during the 2018 and 2025 G7 Summits and Ministerial Meetings, where the Government of Canada's Summits Management Office under Global Affairs Canada relied on BlackBerry AtHoc for secure, integrated communication across multiple government departments-setting a benchmark for operational resilience and inter-agency collaboration.See the video here and blog here. For more information, visit BlackBerry.com and follow @BlackBerry.About BlackBerryBlackBerry (NYSE:BB)(TSX:BB) provides enterprises and governments the intelligent software and services that power the world around us. Based in Waterloo, Ontario, the company's high-performance foundational software enables major automakers and industrial giants alike to unlock transformative applications, drive new revenue streams and launch innovative business models, all without sacrificing safety, security, and reliability. With a deep heritage in Secure Communications, BlackBerry delivers operational resiliency with a comprehensive, highly secure, and extensively certified portfolio for mobile fortification, mission-critical communications, and critical events management.Trademarks, including but not limited to BLACKBERRY and EMBLEM Design, are the trademarks or registered trademarks of BlackBerry Limited, and the exclusive rights to such trademarks are expressly reserved. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. BlackBerry is not responsible for any third-party products or services.Media Contacts:BlackBerry Media Relations+1 (519) 597-7273mediarelations@BlackBerry.comPhoto Credit:https://www.myasean2025.my/photos/SOURCE: BlackBerry Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

SINGAPORE, Oct 22, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Kingsmen Creatives Ltd. (“Kingsmen”), a leading creator of experiences, announced today that Kingsmen Xperience, Inc. (“Kingsmen Xperience”), its United States location-based entertainment-focused subsidiary, together with Choom Pte. Ltd. (“Choom”) are pleased to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (‘MOU’) establishing a strategic collaboration for the CHOOM Project.Under the MOU, Kingsmen Xperience and Choom will jointly drive the global expansion of the CHOOM Project, exploring new B2B business opportunities and co-marketing initiatives, such as public relations campaigns, roadshows, and pop-up exhibitions across international markets. This MOU marks the beginning of a strategic collaboration that sets the foundation for future collaboration, as both parties work towards creating innovative and impactful experiences under the CHOOM Project.The CHOOM Project represents a global franchise initiative built around a distinctive K-pop Kiosk–Social Media concept. It offers immersive, interactive touchpoints through physical kiosks and a dedicated digital platform, enabling K-pop artists to expand their fan base globally while giving audiences new ways to engage with the culture.Set to debut in key venues across Singapore later this year, CHOOM will feature a series of launch events and promotional activities designed to attract youth, young families, global visitors and fans of K-pop, K-lifestyle and K-entertainment.“Our collaboration with Choom reinforces Kingsmen’s focus on designing experiences that transcend boundaries. The CHOOM Project captures the spirit of cultural connection, integrating entertainment, creativity, and innovation to engage a global audience in new ways. We’re excited to see how this partnership will unlock opportunities across new markets and communities,” said Anthony Chong, Group Chief Executive of Kingsmen.Corey Redmond, Senior Executive Vice President of Kingsmen Xperience, added: “CHOOM represents a new generation of cultural experiences, interactive, dynamic, and deeply rooted in community. At Kingsmen Xperience, we see tremendous potential in bringing K-culture to the global stage through fresh storytelling formats and immersive environments. Partnering with Choom allows us to combine our expertise in location-based entertainment with their creative vision.”James Hong, Managing Director and Co-Founder of Choom, says: "This MOU marks a significant milestone for the CHOOM Project, facilitating our robust expansion into the global market, supported by Kingsmen’s extensive network and decades of experience with numerous successful initiatives. We are delighted and enthusiastic about the strong interest and support our project has received from Kingsmen. With the launch of our kiosks in prominent venues across Singapore within the year 2025, we aim to initiate an aggressive global expansion strategy, beginning with neighboring countries and ultimately extending worldwide."About Kingsmen XperienceHeadquartered in Los Angeles, California, United States, Kingsmen Xperience is the location-based entertainment-focused subsidiary of Kingsmen Creatives Ltd. (SGX:5MZ), a leading creator of experiences listed on the Mainboard of the Singapore Exchange.Kingsmen Xperience transforms iconic consumer brand engagements into reimagined and expansive interactive experiences. By creating landmark attractions, consumers can engage with beloved brands in new and extraordinary ways.Kingsmen Xperience has vast experience in licensing and managing global intellectual property, raising capital, as well as working with leading commercial real estate companies worldwide for optimal venues. In addition, it provides oversight in the management of the design, production, and operations of experiential attractions. Kingsmen Xperience’s projects include museum-quality travelling exhibitions, pop-ups, and permanent installations, both in traditional and non-traditional venues.For more information, please visit https://www.kx.kingsmen-int.com.About ChoomChoom is a Singapore-based company focused on pioneering innovative immersive solutions and experiences through the CHOOM Project. For more information, please visit https://www.mychoom.com. About CHOOM ProjectThe Korean word "CHOOM" (춤), romanised from Hangul, means "Dance".CHOOM Project represents a global franchise initiative centered on the K-pop Kiosk-Social Media concept. CHOOM Project offers distinctive immersive experiences for users while simultaneously facilitating K-pop artists in their efforts to expand their fan base internationally. Through accessible and interactive contact points-Physical Kiosk and Social Media Application-, the project aims to offer incomparable engagement and connection within the K-pop community.For more information, please contact:Jessie MeiKingsmen Xperience, Inc.DID: (1) 310 531 8118Email: info@kingsmenexperience.com Eleen LimManager, Corporate CommunicationsKingsmen Creatives Ltd.DID: (65) 6831 1329Email: eleenlim@kingsmen-int.comJames HongCo-founder and Managing DirectorChoom Pte. LtdDID: (65) 8315 7651Email: james.hong@thefintra.com Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com