Navan AI launches niia.ai, a generative AI-driven platform for the apparel & fashion industry

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The Subscription-as-a-Service (SaaS) model FashionTech platform will enable apparel designers and makers to create, visualize and commercialize their designs in hours instead of weeks and months. Besides enormous time and cost savings, niia.ai aims to pave the way for sustainable fashion using generative AI.

Navan AI(https://navan.ai), a generative AI and computer vision solutions company headquartered in Singapore, is pleased to announce the commercial launch of its FashionTech platform niia.ai (https://niia.ai) after a successful months-long trial run with a selection of fashion brands in Singapore and India.

Using the power of generative AI, niia.ai delivers significant time and cost savings to apparel designers, while complementing their creativity and enabling them to explore and experiment with various options. A typical 10-step process from ideation to market that can take weeks can now be executed in half the number of steps, in a matter of hours.

With niia.ai, designers will be able to create design variations or entirely new designs by simply describing their ideas. The visualization feature lets them get a 360-degree view of the product, “try out” the design on AI-generated fashion models and generate photoshoot-quality images. Eliminating the need to sample a design by actually printing it on a piece of cloth not only saves money, but also more importantly cuts waste and makes apparel design more sustainable.

“We are excited to roll out niia.ai for anyone involved in apparel and fashion design, from individual and boutique designers to large apparel brands. No longer do designers have to feel constrained by time and money to see their design ideas take shape,” said Santosh Rout, Founder and CEO of Navan AI. “With our low-cost SaaS-model pricing, niia.ai is transformative and democratizes apparel design, empowering fashion designers to give flight to their creativity with speed, efficiency and cost- effectiveness.”

“A couple of years ago, the Singapore Fashion Council had envisioned Singapore as a hub for the Asian fashion industry. The emphasis was on technological innovation and sustainability, thereby differentiating itself from other cities renowned as ‘fashion centres’. I am optimistic and confident that niia.ai can play an important role in placing Singapore on the global fashion design map.” Apparel designers can enroll for a free trial or opt for one of the paid subscription plans to avail of the full power of the AI-driven FashionTech platform - https://niia.ai

About Navan AI

Headquartered in Singapore, Navan AI (https://navan.ai) is a generative AI and computer vision solutions company, founded by technology entrepreneur Santosh Rout, an alumnus of the prestigious Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur. Navan AI is committed to helping businesses leverage the transformative power of AI and computer vision to achieve exponential gains in their operations. Its solutions serve clients across diverse industries including manufacturing, healthcare, and retail, to name a few. The company’s flagship SaaS-product for the fashion industry, niia.ai, seeks to make apparel designing and marketing fast, cost-effective, and sustainable.

Healthcare heroes celebrated as Ph commemorates ‘Day of Valor’; multi-year healthcare waste management project launched

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Healthcare workers, who bravely put themselves at risk to protect our communities, deserve to be safeguarded. This was BAN Toxics’ message as the country celebrates the Day of Valor.

“As we continue to navigate the post-COVID-19 landscape, let us not forget the sacrifices of our healthcare workers who were at the frontlines of the past global pandemic. They remain our heroes who risk their lives to provide us with essential care and support. It is important that we recognize their plight and ensure their well-being is prioritized as we face the challenges ahead,” Thony Dizon, BAN Toxics Campaign and Advocacy Officer, said.

According to Dizon, one of the healthcare issues that BAN Toxics plans to address in the coming years is the improvement of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) utilized by the health sector. Commonly used in medical settings for protection from infectious diseases and to block the transmission of contaminants, PPEs are among the crucial preventive strategies employed during the pandemic. However, while PPE serves as protection, COVID19 revealed that it is also a source of massive solid waste and toxic pollution.

Considered one of the most efficient and affordable ways to protect healthcare workers to contain the transmission of the virus, the use of single-use PPE, such as medical masks, gloves, gowns, face shields and goggles during the pandemic has likewise increased the amount of plastic waste due to mismanagement and improper disposal.

Seen as ‘commodity products’, most types of PPEs are designed for single use with limited need for innovation by manufacturers and consumers. But disposable PPE contains different plastics, including polypropylene and polyethylene (for masks and gowns), polyvinyl chloride, nitrile and latex (gloves).

The majority of PPE used by consumers either ends up in landfills and dumpsites, or thrown into the environment, adding strain to already overwhelmed waste management systems. PPE is commonly disposed of through on-site incineration resulting in the release of harmful pollutants, such as dioxins and furans. When organisms ingest contaminated food sources, these persistent organic pollutants can accumulate in their bodies, ultimately posing threats to human health when consumed,” according to the group.

To address these healthcare waste management issues, BAN Toxics is working with the Department of Natural Resources - Environmental Management Bureau (DENR-EMB) and the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) for the Philippine Healthcare and Mercury Wastes Management Project (PHCHgWMP). Officially launched in December last year, the PHCHgWMP is a five-year project of UNIDO funded by the Global Environment Facility (GEF), with the DENR-EMB as the national implementing agency, and BAN Toxics as the implementing partner.

“Under the PHCHgWMP, we plan to assess the lifecycle impact of PPE and work with small manufacturers, women-led enterprises, and communities to improve the production of reusable PPEs based on WHO guidelines. Technical assistance will be provided to Treatment, Storage and Disposal (TSD) facilities through green financing schemes. Moreover, awareness raising on the management and training on PPE disposal, and the implementation of best available techniques and best environmental practices for the treatment of healthcare wastes,” Dizon ended.



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Oceania Cruises Announces Giada De Laurentiis as Brand and Culinary Ambassador

Left to Right: Claudine Pépin, Chef Eric Barale, Chef Jacques Pépin, Giada De Laurentiis, Chef Alexis Quaretti,
Frank A. Del Rio


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De Laurentiis to Co-Chair New Culinary Advisory Board Alongside Master Chef Jacques Pépin with Support from Oceania Cruises’ Executive Culinary Directors Chef Alexis Quaretti and Chef Eric Barale

Oceania Cruises, the world’s leading culinary- and destination-focused cruise line, is embarking on a new journey, announcing celebrated Italian-American chef, author, restaurateur and Emmy award-winning food personality Giada De Laurentiis as its Brand and Culinary Ambassador.

De Laurentiis will also co-chair the line's new Culinary Advisory Board alongside renowned chef Jacques Pépin, a founding member of Oceania Cruises’ culinary team and the line’s original Executive Culinary Director.

The Culinary Advisory Board will focus on guiding, developing and reinforcing Oceania Cruises’ commitment to serving The Finest Cuisine at Sea®. This role will include inviting acclaimed chefs and artisans from around the world to join the initiative as Oceania Cruises develops the next chapter in its culinary legacy.

“Having set sail with Oceania Cruises as Godmother of Vista, I immediately connected with the line’s extraordinary commitment to food and the entire dining experience,” said Giada De Laurentiis. “The people were so warm and welcoming; the entire onboard experience was incredibly inviting, and everyone truly starts to feel like family. Oceania Cruises’ mission aligns perfectly with my own. Travel and food are the ultimate ways of bringing people together – to savor unique flavors, experience different destinations and create shared memories. I couldn’t be more excited to expand my relationship with Oceania Cruises.”

Co-Chairs De Laurentiis and Pépin will work closely with Oceania Cruises’ two Executive Culinary Directors and Master Chefs of France, Chef Alexis Quaretti and Chef Eric Barale, who will play key roles in developing the scope of the Culinary Advisory Board.

“Food has forever been a universal language, transcending boundaries and bringing people, literally, to the table,” said Frank A. Del Rio, President of Oceania Cruises. “With a legacy deeply rooted in family and a passion for gastronomy, it seems only fitting that Oceania Cruises furthers its relationship with Giada. I am thrilled that she and our culinary patriarch, Jacques, will helm our Culinary Advisory Board to further evolve and innovate, redefining the boundaries of the onboard dining experience.”

For additional information on Oceania Cruises’ small-ship luxury product, exquisitely crafted cuisine, and expertly curated travel experiences, visit OceaniaCruises.com, call +852 800-967609 (Hong Kong), +65 31 651 677 (Singapore), or speak with a professional travel advisor.




About Oceania Cruises:

Oceania Cruises is the world’s leading culinary- and destination-focused cruise line. The line’s eight small, luxurious ships carry a maximum of 1,250 guests and feature The Finest Cuisine at Sea® and destination-rich itineraries that span the globe. Expertly curated travel experiences aboard the designer-inspired, small ships call on more than 600 marquee and boutique ports in more than 100 countries on seven continents on voyages that range from seven to more than 200 days. Oceania Cruises is a wholly owned subsidiary of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NYSE: NCLH). To learn more, visit www.nclhltd.com.