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Iran has turned its pavilion at the United Nations climate summit in Turkey into a memorial for children killed in a missile strike on a primary school, placing the disputed attack before a gathering devoted to global warming. The exhibition, unveiled as COP31 opened in Antalya on Monday, features photographs of pupils who died when the Shajareh Tayyebeh school in Minab, southern Iran, was struck on 28 […]

Google faces growing opposition from parents, teachers and US lawmakers over a policy that leaves schools unable to provide students with its search engine while excluding all generative artificial intelligence features. Senator Edward Markey on Monday demanded that the company reverse the arrangement, warning that schools should not have to choose between protecting children from AI chatbots and retaining a widely used educational research tool. Markey, a […]

BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 10 November 2026 – Porsche Design Tower Bangkok has achieved LEED Gold Precertification under the internationally recognized green building rating system developed by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). The independent design-stage review confirms the 22-residence towerscheduled for completion in December 2028, is on track to enter the full certification process once finished, utilizing proposed strategies that address energy efficiency, resource use, and indoor environmental quality.

Recognition under the U.S. Green Building Council's rating system confirms the 22-residence tower is on track for full certification on completion

The review was carried out in October 2026 by Green Business Certification Inc. Developer PDTB Ananda Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Ananda Development PCL, will apply for full LEED certification once the tower is finished.

This precertification reflects Porsche Design’s approach to sustainability by prioritizing a product’s entire life cycle. The brand’s philosophy centers on timeless design, ensuring the building will hold its value for decades. For future owners, the rating adds independent assurance that the project meets international green benchmarks – from their luxury Sky Villas to the EV-ready “Passion Spaces” built to house their car collections.

Chanond Ruangkritya, President and Chief Executive Officer of Ananda Development, said: “Our ambition is to create a home shaped around residents’ lifestyles and personal passions, while also embracing the philosophy of creating lasting value. LEED Gold Precertification adds an independently assessed environmental standard to that vision. It ensures the tower will optimally serve its residents over time alongside the conscious choices we make about energy and resource use, marking an important step towards delivering on our promise.”

Located on Sukhumvit 38 in Bangkok’s Thonglor district, the tower offers just 22 exclusive residences. Each multi-level home combines private lift access with thoughtfully planned spaces for entertaining and wellness, alongside a private swimming pool and customizable Passion Spaces.

For a private show suite viewing please email [email protected] or visit pdtowerbangkok.com.

Hashtag: #PorscheDesignTowerBangkok

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About the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC)

The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) is committed to transforming how buildings and communities are designed, built and operated to create thriving, healthy, equitable and resilient places that advance human and environmental wellbeing. USGBC leads market transformation through its LEED green building program, robust educational offerings, an international network of local community leaders, the annual , the , and in support of public policy that encourages and enables green buildings and communities. For more information, visit and connect on , , , and .

About Porsche Design Tower Bangkok

The Porsche Design Tower Bangkok sets a new standard for ultra luxury living with its limited offering of just 22 exclusive residences. Located on Sukhumvit 38, one of Bangkok’s most prestigious addresses, this groundbreaking project is the first of its kind in Asia and the third globally, following Miami and Stuttgart. Designed for ultra-high-net-worth individuals seeking unparalleled exclusivity, the tower offers residents the perfect blend of serene living in the coveted Thonglor neighbourhood, with easy access to the city’s most vibrant attractions and amenities. Among its standout features are the customizable “Passion Spaces”—private, in-unit garages that allow residents to showcase their prized car collections, creating a truly unique living experience.

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva pledged to safeguard public finances while maintaining social programmes in his first televised address since securing a fourth term, but offered no specific measures to contain rising government debt. Speaking on Sunday, Lula acknowledged concerns over borrowing costs and promised to respect the country’s fiscal rules as his administration prepares for another four years in office. His remarks followed market […]

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Saudi Aramco’s office tower in Riyadh’s financial district sustained damage on Sunday after Saudi air defences intercepted missiles launched by Yemen’s Houthi movement, disrupting efforts to restore normal activity in the capital. Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Energy said falling fragments struck an administrative building belonging to the state oil company, causing limited damage without deaths or injuries. Authorities responded immediately and took protective […]

Alphabet’s $15 billion investment plan for Malaysia has brought its expanding artificial intelligence infrastructure budget into sharper focus, as investors assess whether surging spending can translate into sustained earnings and cash flow.

Google announced on 4 November that it would invest the money during 2027 and 2028, developing data centre campuses alongside clean energy, water security and workforce programmes. The commitment comes as parent company Alphabet forecasts capital expenditure of $195 billion to $205 billion for 2026 and a further significant increase next year.

The scale of those commitments is central to the debate surrounding Alphabet shares. Demand for AI computing is accelerating, but building capacity requires substantial upfront expenditure on servers, specialised chips, electricity and facilities. Higher depreciation and operating costs could put pressure on profitability before the investments generate their expected returns.

Alphabet has not disclosed how the Malaysian commitment will be divided between its various projects or how much represents spending already incorporated into its group forecasts. The $15 billion therefore cannot simply be added to its published capital expenditure guidance as an entirely separate obligation.

The company’s third-quarter results nevertheless demonstrate the commercial opportunities supporting its investment programme. Revenue rose 25 per cent to $127.6 billion in the three months ended September, while Google Cloud revenue increased 103 per cent to $30.7 billion. Alphabet reported net income of $26.2 billion and an operating margin of 31.8 per cent.

Management has said cloud demand is stretching available computing capacity. It expects sales of its tensor processing unit systems to expand further in 2027, although using third-party computing resources to bridge supply shortages is expected to weigh on cloud margins in the nearer term.

Alphabet’s financial disclosures show that capital expenditure reached $132 billion during the first nine months of 2026, compared with $63.6 billion in the corresponding period of 2025. Depreciation on property and equipment increased to $22 billion from $15.1 billion over the same periods, illustrating how infrastructure investment is already affecting expenses.

The company also disclosed $130.5 billion in future payments associated with leases not yet commenced, primarily involving data centres and energy infrastructure. Those commitments extend across multiple years and are distinct from the cash capital expenditure recorded during the reporting period.

Google’s Malaysian programme includes additional campuses in Selangor and Negeri Sembilan. Its first campus at Elmina Business Park in Selangor is already operating, while computing capacity there will support a planned Google Cloud region serving enterprise customers.

Ruth Porat, president and chief investment officer of Alphabet and Google, said the expansion would provide computing capacity while adding local power and water resources as operations grow. Google said it would pay for all electricity consumed by its campuses and the direct costs of connecting them to the grid.

The company plans to enable more than one gigawatt of additional clean energy capacity on Malaysia’s national grid. Its initiatives include collaboration with Tenaga Nasional Berhad on new generation projects and exploration of electricity supplies capable of meeting demand throughout the day.

Malaysia’s government has welcomed the investment while emphasising the need for domestic economic benefits. Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo said on 5 November that he had invited Google to explore further cooperation on AI-enabled cities and AI safety, including support for the Malaysian AI Safety Institute. Details of any additional partnership remain pending.

Google estimates that construction of the new campuses during 2027 and 2028 will contribute an annual average of $1.1 billion to Malaysia’s gross domestic product and support more than 37,000 jobs each year. These are company projections rather than employment or economic outcomes already achieved.

Once operational, the facilities are projected to support more than 9,000 jobs annually, including employment connected to local suppliers and services. Google is working with more than 80 Malaysian entities across construction, engineering, logistics and other activities.

Water management is another element of the expansion. Google has announced river basin restoration initiatives and rainwater harvesting systems for four schools in Selangor. It says independent specialists will audit the water benefits, while site-level consumption figures will be disclosed through environmental reporting.

The company has also outlined four training programmes intended to reach approximately 800,000 people between 2027 and 2031. They cover educators, small businesses, public-sector workers and vocational trainees, including planned data centre training institutes at selected polytechnics in Selangor and Negeri Sembilan.

OpenAI has pledged to stop using broad confidentiality agreements with public officials negotiating data centre projects, as electoral victories for Democrats intensify scrutiny of artificial intelligence infrastructure across the United States. The ChatGPT developer unveiled a National Community Compact on Thursday, promising greater disclosure of electricity consumption, water use, construction disruption and employment at future computing campuses it owns and operates. The commitments follow Tuesday’s midterm elections, […]

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HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 6 November 2026 – The 75th Miss Universe World Final will take place on 24 November 2026 at the José Miguel Agrelot Coliseum in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Marking the historic diamond anniversary of the pageant, this year’s edition brings together delegates from over 120 countries and territories. Crowned Miss Universe Hong Kong in September 2026, Jen Zhou has completed her domestic preparations and will depart for Puerto Rico next week to embark on three weeks of official competition events, preliminary evaluations, and cross-cultural exchanges.

Miss Universe Hong Kong 2026 Jen Zhou (周婷)

A Multifaceted Background Spanning Film, Finance, and Broadcast Journalism

Raised in Hong Kong and an alumna of Hong Kong International School (HKIS), Zhou demonstrated creative and academic excellence early on, receiving concurrent admission offers from the Acting Department of Beijing Film Academy and the School of Cinematic Arts at the University of Southern California (USC). She went on to complete dual degrees from USC’s School of Cinematic Arts and the Marshall School of Business.

Following graduation, Zhou entered international corporate finance, working at UBS for nearly three years before pursuing and earning a Master’s degree in Journalism from Columbia University in New York. She currently works as an English-language television feature host in Hong Kong, a bilingual content creator, and a commercial model. Having previously placed as a finalist in both Miss Asia and Miss Hong Kong, Zhou won the Miss Universe Hong Kong title in September 2026, securing her credential to represent the city on the global stage.

“The Miss Universe competition is not only one of the world’s preeminent pageants, but also a vital platform for spotlighting female leadership, cultural diversity, and global engagement,” Zhou stated. “Representing Hong Kong at this diamond anniversary edition is a tremendous privilege. I hope to present to the world the resilience, professionalism, and cultural confidence that define Hong Kong’s emerging generation.”

Video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/Ddgozu8TK-L/

Rigorous Competition Preparation and Community Philanthropy

To prepare for the global arena at the José Miguel Agrelot Coliseum—a venue accommodating up to 18,000 spectators—the Hong Kong delegation designed a rigorous training regimen for Zhou. The curriculum emphasized international runway technique, multi-camera staging, and simulated on-stage Q&A sessions to sharpen public speaking under pressure.

In tandem with performance coaching, Zhou prioritized community advocacy throughout her intensive preparation period. In late October, she volunteered at a community kitchen in Sham Shui Po, Kowloon, joining local volunteer teams to prepare and distribute hot meals and essential supplies to elderly residents and unhoused individuals. Zhou and her team also provided direct funding for meal ingredients, integrating civic engagement into her pre-pageant journey.

Showcasing Local Design: Evening Gown Craftsmanship and Cultural Heritage

The official Miss Universe schedule features rigorous sartorial standards across welcome receptions, philanthropic galas, preliminary judging, the national costume presentation, and the grand final.

  • Bespoke Evening Gown: Tailored by an acclaimed Hong Kong fashion designer, Zhou’s competition gown integrates Hong Kong’s East-meets-West architectural silhouettes, urban dynamism, and traditional Lingnan textile craftsmanship into its fabric and tailoring.
  • Cultural Heritage Exchange: For the traditional gift-exchange ceremony involving over 120 participating delegations, the team selected handcrafted cultural keepsakes reflecting Hong Kong’s heritage, designed to share the city’s unique cultural narrative with global representatives.

Official Schedule for the 75th Miss Universe World Final

Key competition milestones at the José Miguel Agrelot Coliseum include:

  • National Costume Show: 21 November 2026
  • Preliminary Competition: 22 November 2026
  • Grand Final: 24 November 2026

Hashtag: #MissUniverseHongKong #MissUniverse

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About Miss Universe Hong Kong

Miss Universe is among the world’s most enduring and widely followed international competitions, engaging delegates from more than 120 countries and territories annually. Miss Universe Hong Kong selects and mentors accomplished women with strong academic credentials, global communication skills, and social commitment to represent Hong Kong internationally, fostering intercultural dialogue and enhancing the city’s global profile.

About the 75th Miss Universe World Final

The 75th Miss Universe World Final will convene on 24 November 2026 at the José Miguel Agrelot Coliseum in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Celebrating 75 years of leadership and international pageantry under the “Diamond Edition” banner, the event brings together global delegates demonstrating leadership, stage presentation, and public advocacy.

The REACH Reggio Emilia Conference, organised by REACH in partnership with Reggio Children and supported by the Embassy of Italy in Singapore, brought together more than 400 education leaders from 18 countries. EtonHouse and E-Bridge also announced a first-of-its-kind research collaboration with Reggio Children.

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 2 November 2026 – EtonHouse and E-Bridge will deepen their ongoing collaboration with Reggio Children through a new partnership focused on professional learning in infant care and early childhood education. The partnership will deepen this work through regular professional dialogue, research projects and professional learning, connected with Reggio Children and the experience of the infant-toddler centres and pre-schools of Reggio Emilia.

REACH Reggio Emilia Conference 2026 under the theme Education in Complex Times.
REACH Reggio Emilia Conference 2026 under the theme Education in Complex Times.

The partnership marks an important milestone at the 2026 REACH Reggio Emilia Conference, which opened in Singapore on 30 October 2026. As artificial intelligence transforms how children learn, create and interact with the world, educators are confronting a fundamental question: What kind of future are we preparing children for?

Over two days, from 30 to 31 October, the conference brings together more than 400 educators, school leaders, policymakers, regulators and researchers from Singapore, China, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Indonesia, India, Australia, the wider ASEAN region, South America, the Middle East and Italy.

Senior Minister of State Goh Pei Ming, Ministry of Home Affairs and Ministry of Social and Family Development, attended as the Guest-of-Honour and addressed delegates at the conference.

Singapore participants include representatives from the country’s Anchor Operators, the Early Childhood Development Agency, the Ministry of Social and Family Development and the Ministry of Education, alongside educators, trainers and leaders from across the sector.

Organised by REACH (Reggio Emilia in Asia for Children), part of the EtonHouse Group, in partnership with Reggio Children, which works closely with the municipal infant-toddler centres and pre-schools of Reggio Emilia, Italy, and supported by the Embassy of Italy in Singapore, the conference explores how education can respond to rapid technological change while protecting the deeply human foundations of learning.

Held under the theme “Education in Complex Times: Children, Democratic Cultures and the Role of Childhood in Shaping the Future,” the conference examines how education can nurture the qualities children need to navigate uncertainty: curiosity, creativity, critical thinking, collaboration, agency and the ability to participate meaningfully in their communities.

By connecting international perspectives with regional experience and Singapore’s early childhood leadership, the conference aims to strengthen Singapore’s position as a hub for early childhood excellence, professional exchange, best practice and global educational thinking.

The conference follows renewed international attention on the Reggio Emilia Approach after Her Royal Highness The Princess of Wales visited Reggio Emilia in May 2026 as part of her longstanding work in early childhood development. Her reflections on the importance of nature, creativity and human connection brought to the forefront the significance of an educational philosophy that places children’s rights, relationships and potential at the centre of learning, principles that are especially relevant in today’s complex and rapidly changing world.

Key Conference Initiatives

The conference creates opportunities for participants to engage with:

  • Global pedagogical thinking, led by educators from Reggio Children and informed by the educational experience of Reggio Emilia.
  • Regional best-practice exchange, with educators from Singapore and across the region presenting enquiries grounded in their own cultural and educational contexts.
  • Immersive professional learning, including atelier experiences and school visits, connecting educational philosophy with everyday practice.
Keynote speakers Annalisa Rainieri and Valentina Violi invite delegates to consider how educational environments and pedagogy nurture a childhood that every child deserves. Project-sharing sessions further demonstrate how principles inspired by the Reggio Emilia Approach can be interpreted thoughtfully across different cultures and education systems.

His Excellency Dante Brandi, Ambassador of Italy to Singapore, said:

“Reggio Emilia has given the world far more than a pedagogy—it has given us a way of trusting children as capable, curious protagonists of their own learning. As artificial intelligence reshapes how the youngest generations engage with knowledge, this Italian approach to early childhood education becomes an even more valuable compass. The Embassy of Italy is proud to support a conference that brings this heritage into dialogue with Singapore and the wider region.”

Speaking at the conference, Ms Bipasha Minocha, Chief Executive Officer of REACH, said: “Alongside our ongoing professional learning, we will be embarking on shared research projects with Reggio Children, involving educators from both EtonHouse and E-Bridge.”

She added: “For me, democratic culture lives in the daily choices of a school. Who is listened to? Can an idea change direction because a child has contributed something none of us expected?”

The conference builds on REACH’s longstanding partnership with Reggio Children and follows the Mosaic of Marks, Words, Material exhibition and conference held in Singapore in 2024, further strengthening the city’s role as a centre for educational dialogue and professional learning.

Attachments:


Conference Details:

Education in Complex Times: Children, Democratic Cultures and the Role of Childhood in Shaping the Future

Dates: 30–31 October 2026
Venue: METT Singapore, 11 Canning Walk, Singapore 178881
Guest of Honour: Senior Minister of State Goh Pei Ming, Ministry of Home Affairs and Ministry of Social and Family Development
Languages: English, Italian and Mandarin
Conference information: https://info.reach.edu.sg/2026-reach-conference

Hashtag: #REACH #ReggioEmilia #EarlyChildhoodEducation

The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.

About REACH-Reggio Emilia in Asia for Children

Founded in 2013 by EtonHouse International Education Group, REACH is a proud member of the Reggio Children International Network and represents Reggio Children in Singapore and China. REACH is committed to innovation, collaboration, and dialogue among educators across Asia while protecting and advocating the Reggio Emilia Approach to Education. Through international conferences, professional development programmes, publications, webinars, study groups etc, REACH advocates for children’s rights and potential, celebrating their ‘100 languages’ of expression.

As a beacon of the Reggio Emilia philosophy in Asia, REACH is committed to transformative education practices that value lifelong learning, reflective practice, and contextual change. It invites educators to join in its journey of growth, innovation, and advocacy for children’s rights in early childhood education.

About EtonHouse International Education Group

Founded in 1995 in Singapore, EtonHouse has grown into a global education group with more than 100 schools across eight countries. The Group offers a highly recognised international education pathway from infant care to high school, including the International Baccalaureate, Cambridge, and the Reggio Emilia-inspired approach, all designed to nurture inquiry, creativity, and intercultural understanding. In Singapore, EtonHouse also operates E-Bridge Pre-School, providing high-quality and affordable early childhood education to support local communities. Beyond schools, EtonHouse is deeply committed to community impact through teacher training, philanthropy, and purpose-driven educational initiatives.

About the Embassy of Italy in Singapore

The Embassy of Italy in Singapore represents Italy in Singapore and Brunei and supports relations across government, business, culture, education, science and innovation. It promotes Italian excellence while facilitating dialogue and collaboration between Italian and Singaporean institutions, companies and communities.

Italy and Singapore enjoy longstanding diplomatic relations, established shortly after Singapore’s independence in 1965. The Embassy continues to support exchanges that strengthen mutual understanding and deepen cooperation between the two countries.

About Reggio Children

Reggio Children – International Center for the Defence and Promotion of the Rights and Potential of All Children – starting from 1994, promotes and disseminates through professional development initiatives, research projects, consulting work in the educational field, ateliers, exhibitions and publishing the pedagogical and cultural heritage of Reggio Emilia’s Municipal Infant-Toddler Centres and Preschools, known in Italy and throughout the world as the Reggio Emilia Approach®.

The Reggio Children International Network was established in 2006 and is made up of references in the countries which have collaborated longest and in stable ways with Reggio Children on the realisation of initiatives and activities.

By Dr. Gyan Pathak India made “remarkable progress” in reducing poverty, World Bank said in October 2026 report, adding extreme poverty fell to 2.6 per cent who were living on less than $3 a day in 2021 Purchasing Power Parity (PPP) terms. Let Prime Minister Narendra Modi applaud himself, his government, and the Word Bank […]

The article Burying Head In “India Made Poverty Reduction” Data Is Dangerous appeared first on Latest India news, analysis and reports on Newspack by India Press Agency).

  • Mr Drew Chen’s appointment as Co-CEO strengthens BDC’s leadership team as the Company surpasses one gigawatt of capacity in 2026 and accelerates its growth across Asia Pacific.


SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 3 November 2026 – Bridge Data Centres (BDC) is pleased to announce
the appointment of Mr Drew Chen as Co-Chief Executive Officer (Co-CEO), effective 1 November 2026. He will work alongside Mr Eric Fan, BDC’s Co-CEO, as a key member of the leadership team to accelerate the Company’s growth across Asia Pacific and beyond.

Mr Drew Chen, Co CEO of Bridge Data Centres
Mr Drew Chen, Co CEO of Bridge Data Centres

Mr Chen brings over 20 years of private equity experience, with a focus on the telecommunications, media, technology, and business services sectors. He previously served as a Senior Partner at Bain Capital and was a founding member of the firm’s Asia Pacific private equity team. Prior to Bain Capital, Mr Chen worked at Bain & Company. He holds a bachelor’s degree in economics from Harvard University and an MBA from Harvard Business School.

Mr Eric Fan, Co-CEO of Bridge Data Centres, said, “On behalf of Bridge Data Centres, we would like to welcome Drew. His appointment strengthens our leadership team at an important point in BDC’s growth, as we surpass one gigawatt of capacity in 2026. Drew’s experience and deep domain knowledge of the data centre sector will support our strategy as we scale BDC into a multi-gigawatt digital infrastructure platform in the coming years.”
Mr Drew Chen, Co-CEO of Bridge Data Centres, said, “The Asia Pacific data centre sector is at inflection point for growth, fuelled by surging cloud adoption and the rapid expansion of AI workloads. BDC is well positioned to capture this opportunity, backed by our world class engineering and design team, longstanding partnerships with global clients, and a decade of experience developing and operating next-generation digital infrastructure. I am excited to partner with Eric and the leadership team to scale BDC’s footprint across Asia Pacific and support our customers’ ambitious growth plans.”
Mr Jonathan Zhu, Partner and Chair of China at Bain Capital, said, “Drew possesses deep expertise in the digital infrastructure space and an intimate knowledge of BDC’s business, having played a pivotal role in the buildout of BDC and its sister company ChinData. We are delighted that, as the Co-CEO, Drew will continue to bring strategic foresight and robust business building capabilities to BDC. Together, he and Eric are well positioned to lead BDC through its next chapter of growth.”
Headquartered in Singapore, BDC is one of Asia Pacific’s top three next-generation digital infrastructure platforms by live capacity, with a presence across Malaysia, Thailand, Singapore, and India.

Hashtag: #BridgeDataCentres


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About Bridge Data Centres

Bridge Data Centres (BDC) is a Singapore headquartered digital infrastructure platform delivering next-generation data centres across Asia Pacific and beyond.
Backed by Bain Capital, BDC operates in Malaysia, Thailand, India, and other high-growth markets, with an ambition to scale into a multi-gigawatt digital infrastructure platform in the near future.

The Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau has taken custody of five files from the Kannur District Panchayat office as part of its inquiry into contracts linked to former panchayat president P P Divya. The documents concern projects worth more than ₹12 crore undertaken by Carton India Alliance Private Limited during Di…
The Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau has taken custody of five files from the Kannur District Panchayat office as part of its inquiry into contracts linked to former panchayat president P P Divya. The documents concern projects worth more than ₹12 crore undertaken by Carton India Alliance Private Limited during Di…

By Tirthankar Mitra KOLKATA: Except during at poll rallies leaders from West Bengal and away from it do not voice what was said about it when it led the rest of the country -What Bengal thinks today, India thinks tomorrow. But it is the other way around if the spirit of chief minister Suvendu Adhikari […]

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Iranian missile and drone strikes against American military installations across the Middle East initially concentrated on early-warning radars and air-defence systems before expanding to aircraft, warehouses and troop accommodation, exposing extensive damage to Washington’s regional military infrastructure. Satellite imagery and assessments of battlefield damage establish that more than 115 strikes claimed by Iran or Iranian-backed militias damaged or destroyed structures at 26 military bases and other facilities […]

The 2026 REACH Reggio Emilia Conference will position Singapore as a regional hub for early childhood excellence, bringing together global thinking, regional best practice and leaders from across the education ecosystem.

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 2 November 2026 – EtonHouse and E-Bridge will deepen their ongoing collaboration with Reggio Children through a new partnership focused on professional learning in infant care and early childhood education. The partnership will deepen this work through regular professional dialogue, research projects and professional learning, connected with Reggio Children and the experience of the infant-toddler centres and pre-schools of Reggio Emilia.

REACH Reggio Emilia Conference 2026 under the theme Education in Complex Times.
REACH Reggio Emilia Conference 2026 under the theme Education in Complex Times.

The partnership marks an important milestone at the 2026 REACH Reggio Emilia Conference, which opened in Singapore on 30 October 2026. As artificial intelligence transforms how children learn, create and interact with the world, educators are confronting a fundamental question: What kind of future are we preparing children for?

Over two days, from 30 to 31 October, the conference brings together more than 400 educators, school leaders, policymakers, regulators and researchers from Singapore, China, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Indonesia, India, Australia, the wider ASEAN region, South America, the Middle East and Italy.

Senior Minister of State Goh Pei Ming, Ministry of Home Affairs and Ministry of Social and Family Development, attended as the Guest-of-Honour and addressed delegates at the conference.

Singapore participants include representatives from the country’s Anchor Operators, the Early Childhood Development Agency, the Ministry of Social and Family Development and the Ministry of Education, alongside educators, trainers and leaders from across the sector.

Organised by REACH (Reggio Emilia in Asia for Children), part of the EtonHouse Group, in partnership with Reggio Children, which works closely with the municipal infant-toddler centres and pre-schools of Reggio Emilia, Italy, and supported by the Embassy of Italy in Singapore, the conference explores how education can respond to rapid technological change while protecting the deeply human foundations of learning.

Held under the theme “Education in Complex Times: Children, Democratic Cultures and the Role of Childhood in Shaping the Future,” the conference examines how education can nurture the qualities children need to navigate uncertainty: curiosity, creativity, critical thinking, collaboration, agency and the ability to participate meaningfully in their communities.

By connecting international perspectives with regional experience and Singapore’s early childhood leadership, the conference aims to strengthen Singapore’s position as a hub for early childhood excellence, professional exchange, best practice and global educational thinking.

The conference follows renewed international attention on the Reggio Emilia Approach after Her Royal Highness The Princess of Wales visited Reggio Emilia in May 2026 as part of her longstanding work in early childhood development. Her reflections on the importance of nature, creativity and human connection brought to the forefront the significance of an educational philosophy that places children’s rights, relationships and potential at the centre of learning, principles that are especially relevant in today’s complex and rapidly changing world.

Key Conference Initiatives

The conference creates opportunities for participants to engage with:

  • Global pedagogical thinking, led by educators from Reggio Children and informed by the educational experience of Reggio Emilia.
  • Regional best-practice exchange, with educators from Singapore and across the region presenting enquiries grounded in their own cultural and educational contexts.
  • Immersive professional learning, including atelier experiences and school visits, connecting educational philosophy with everyday practice.
Keynote speakers Annalisa Rainieri and Valentina Violi invite delegates to consider how educational environments and pedagogy nurture a childhood that every child deserves. Project-sharing sessions further demonstrate how principles inspired by the Reggio Emilia Approach can be interpreted thoughtfully across different cultures and education systems.

His Excellency Dante Brandi, Ambassador of Italy to Singapore, said:

“Reggio Emilia has given the world far more than a pedagogy—it has given us a way of trusting children as capable, curious protagonists of their own learning. As artificial intelligence reshapes how the youngest generations engage with knowledge, this Italian approach to early childhood education becomes an even more valuable compass. The Embassy of Italy is proud to support a conference that brings this heritage into dialogue with Singapore and the wider region.”

Speaking at the conference, Ms Bipasha Minocha, Chief Executive Officer of REACH, said: “Alongside our ongoing professional learning, we will be embarking on shared research projects with Reggio Children, involving educators from both EtonHouse and E-Bridge.”

She added: “For me, democratic culture lives in the daily choices of a school. Who is listened to? Can an idea change direction because a child has contributed something none of us expected?”

The conference builds on REACH’s longstanding partnership with Reggio Children and follows the Mosaic of Marks, Words, Material exhibition and conference held in Singapore in 2024, further strengthening the city’s role as a centre for educational dialogue and professional learning.

Attachments:

  • Full speech by Senior Minister of State Goh Pei Ming (below release).
  • Conference photos
Conference Details:
Education in Complex Times: Children, Democratic Cultures and the Role of Childhood in Shaping the Future

Dates: 30–31 October 2026
Venue: METT Singapore, 11 Canning Walk, Singapore 178881
Guest of Honour: Senior Minister of State Goh Pei Ming, Ministry of Home Affairs and Ministry of Social and Family Development
Languages: English, Italian and Mandarin
Conference information: https://info.reach.edu.sg/2026-reach-conference
Hashtag: #REACH #ReggioEmilia #EarlyChildhoodEducation

The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.

About REACH-Reggio Emilia in Asia for Children

Founded in 2013 by EtonHouse International Education Group, REACH is a proud member of the Reggio Children International Network and represents Reggio Children in Singapore and China. REACH is committed to innovation, collaboration, and dialogue among educators across Asia while protecting and advocating the Reggio Emilia Approach to Education. Through international conferences, professional development programmes, publications, webinars, study groups etc, REACH advocates for children’s rights and potential, celebrating their ‘100 languages’ of expression.

As a beacon of the Reggio Emilia philosophy in Asia, REACH is committed to transformative education practices that value lifelong learning, reflective practice, and contextual change. It invites educators to join in its journey of growth, innovation, and advocacy for children’s rights in early childhood education.

About EtonHouse International Education Group

Founded in 1995 in Singapore, EtonHouse has grown into a global education group with more than 100 schools across eight countries. The Group offers a highly recognised international education pathway from infant care to high school, including the International Baccalaureate, Cambridge, and the Reggio Emilia-inspired approach, all designed to nurture inquiry, creativity, and intercultural understanding. In Singapore, EtonHouse also operates E-Bridge Pre-School, providing high-quality and affordable early childhood education to support local communities. Beyond schools, EtonHouse is deeply committed to community impact through teacher training, philanthropy, and purpose-driven educational initiatives.

About the Embassy of Italy in Singapore

The Embassy of Italy in Singapore represents Italy in Singapore and Brunei and supports relations across government, business, culture, education, science and innovation. It promotes Italian excellence while facilitating dialogue and collaboration between Italian and Singaporean institutions, companies and communities.

Italy and Singapore enjoy longstanding diplomatic relations, established shortly after Singapore’s independence in 1965. The Embassy continues to support exchanges that strengthen mutual understanding and deepen cooperation between the two countries.

About Reggio Children

Reggio Children – International Center for the Defence and Promotion of the Rights and Potential of All Children – starting from 1994, promotes and disseminates through professional development initiatives, research projects, consulting work in the educational field, ateliers, exhibitions and publishing the pedagogical and cultural heritage of Reggio Emilia’s Municipal Infant-Toddler Centres and Preschools, known in Italy and throughout the world as the Reggio Emilia Approach®.

The Reggio Children International Network was established in 2006 and is made up of references in the countries which have collaborated longest and in stable ways with Reggio Children on the realisation of initiatives and activities.

Police have registered a case against lower primary school teacher rank holders protesting outside the Kerala Secretariat, naming agitation leader S Valarmathi as the first accused following a demonstration near the complex’s main gate. The Cantonment police case covers eight identified protesters and approximately 50…
The Education Department suspended physical education teacher Jijo James on Thursday after police arrested him over an allegedly false claim that worms were found in food served at the State School Sports Meet in Kozhikode. James, 35, teaches at Shalom Vocational Higher Secondary School in Vengola, Ernakulam district.…
Wayanad education authorities have launched an inquiry into allegations that a school principal and Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) president consumed alcohol during a student excursion to Hyderabad, triggering protests by parents and police intervention on Thursday. The controversy erupted at Government Higher Secon…
Keralam’s Education Department suspended physical education teacher Jijo James on Thursday after police arrested him over an allegedly false claim that worms were found in food served at the State School Sports Meet in Kozhikode. James, 35, teaches at Shalom Vocational Higher Secondary School in Vengola, Ernakulam dis…

Autistic children show substantially different patterns of brain activity when viewing human faces, with neural responses developing differently from those of neurotypical children, according to a large study that could reshape scientific understanding of facial recognition and social perception in autism. Researchers at Yale School of Medicine found that brain signals associated with recognising faces become increasingly specialised as neurotypical children grow older, while comparable changes are […]

Opposition leader Pinarayi Vijayan on Wednesday accused the Kerala government of pursuing a sustained campaign against the Kerala Infrastructure Investment Fund Board (KIIFB), alleging that Chief Minister V D Satheesan was disregarding its contribution to infrastructure development. Addressing a press conference in Th…
Age fraud has been confirmed at the 68th State School Sports Meet after a student representing CKM Higher Secondary School, Koruthodu, in Kottayam district, failed a medical age-verification examination on Wednesday. The athlete, who had won gold in the sub-junior boys’ 400 metres, was disqualified following the findi…

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Saudi Arabia and Türkiye have signed a memorandum of understanding to expand educational cooperation, covering student exchanges, teacher development, academic research and educational technology, following talks between their education ministers in Ankara. Saudi Minister of Education Yousef bin Abdullah Al-Benyan and Turkish Minister of National Education Yusuf Tekin signed the agreement on October 26 during Al-Benyan’s official two-day visit to Türkiye, which concluded […]

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