HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 20 February 2025 – DFI Retail Group Holdings Limited will announce its 2024 Full Year Results after market close on 10 March 2025, followed by an analyst presentation live webcast on 11 March 2025.
Date: Tuesday, 11 March 2024
Time: 10:00-11:00 am (Hong Kong Time)
Presented by: Mr. Scott Price, Group Chief Executive and
Mr. Tom van der Lee, Group Chief Financial Officer
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DFI Retail Group
DFI Retail Group (the ‘Group’) is a leading Asian retailer, driven by its purpose to “Sustainably Serve Asia for Generations with Everyday Moments”. The Group is dedicated to delivering quality, value and exceptional service to Asian consumers through a compelling retail experience, supported by an extensive store network and highly efficient supply chains. The Group, including associates and joint ventures, operates a portfolio of well-known brands across six key divisions: health and beauty, convenience, food, home furnishings, restaurants and other retailing.
SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 20 February 2025 – GrandTech Cloud Services (GCS) announced their Singapore entry with a “Pizza Blitz” campaign, delivering 300 pizzas to over 200 startups, influencers, and VC’s across Singapore this week. This initiative aims to introduce GCS’s business and the vision of “F2SU” (A Friend to Startups), a dedicated platform designed to support startup growth.
Innovative Marketing Strategy to Empower Startups
In today’s highly competitive startup landscape, establishing a strong brand presence and market influence is essential. Recognizing this, GCS has adopted a creative and startup-friendly approach with the “Pizza Blitz” campaign—leveraging one of the world’s most beloved foods to break through traditional marketing conventions. This campaign creates a warm and engaging first impression for GCS and F2SU within Singapore’s dynamic startup ecosystem.
More than just a promotional effort, “Pizza Blitz” is a strategic outreach initiative designed to foster engagement and collaboration within the startup community. Through this campaign, GCS aims to showcase how F2SU can help startups connect with essential resources, accelerate market expansion and growth, and optimize cloud costs.
“We’re not just sending pizzas; we’re sending a message about F2SU,” says Sebastien Khoo, Head of GTM, Singapore at GCS. “We want Singapore’s startups, influencers, and VCs to know about F2SU and how it can help them thrive. “Startup founders face countless challenges every day, and we want to provide them with real, actionable solutions—delivered in a way that’s both engaging, practical and impactful.”
From Pizza to Possibilities: Showcasing F2SU’s Value Proposition
The reason behind choosing pizzas over other types of food is that pizza is a practical meal on its own containing all the necessary ingredients to make a balanced meal, similar to GCS’ fuss-free and practical solutions offered. “It’s fuss-free and can be consumed while working, which is the typical start-up culture of non-stop hustling. Therefore, each pizza delivery is more than just a meal—it’s a reflection of GCS’s commitment to the startup community”, says Sebastien. To show appreciation for every recipient, the GCS team has handwritten over 300 personalized cards, each included in the pizza boxes alongside detailed information about the core benefits of F2SU.
Through this initiative, GCS is not only sparking interest in F2SU within Singapore’s startup scene but also inviting startups to experience its real-world value. This campaign serves as a gateway to deeper discussions on how F2SU can drive tangible business success.
Redefining Traditional Business Approaches with Authentic, Impactful Engagement
Rather than relying on conventional business meetings or standard marketing promotions, GCS has chosen a direct, effective, and personal approach to engaging with the startup community—using pizza as a bridge to foster meaningful conversations.
“Huge thanks to GCS for the unexpected pizza drop-off – it was both thoughtful and delicious! There’s something about sharing a few slices that helps everyone relax and jump into more candid and fruitful discussions on how our we can mutually thrive with our ecosystem partners”, says Hoo Yuanyang, CEO of Paywho.
GCS envisions “Pizza Blitz” not as a one-time promotional effort, but as the beginning of long-term collaborations and business growth opportunities. Moving forward, GCS will continue to expand F2SU’s presence across Singapore and the broader Asia-Pacific region, helping more startups establish themselves in the global market and achieve sustained growth.
More than just a pizza giveaway, “Pizza Blitz” is a sincere invitation from GCS to Singapore’s startup ecosystem—a call to explore new possibilities for success through collaboration, innovation, and fruitful strategic partnerships.
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About GrandTech Cloud Services
Established in 2017 and headquartered in Taiwan, GrandTech Cloud Services (TPEx: 7747, GCS) has expanded its presence across Asia in Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesiaand Japan. True to its mission of being “A Friend to Startups,” GCS is dedicated to nurturing the global new economy and supporting startups on their growth journeys. The company aspires to become the premier cloud service provider that deeply understands the unique needs of startups. Pioneering cloud service operator positioning emphasizes the cloud aggregation and sharing business model, and powered by its proprietary FinOps platform ARMIN, GCS enables startups to optimize cloud resources and costs across multiple cloud environments. With its customer- centric approach, GCS considers the success of its startup partners as its primary corporate objective. http://www.grandtechcloud.com
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 20 February 2025 – Aon plc (NYSE: AON), a leading global professional services firm, today released results from its 2025 Human Capital Employee Sentiment Study with new insights specific to employees in Hong Kong. The global study of more than 9,000 employees across 23 geographies, including the U.S., UK, China, India and Australia, found that more than half of workers in Hong Kong are considering changing employers.
The research reveals a troubling trend: almost one in five employees (17 percent) in Hong Kong feel undervalued in their current roles compared to seven percent in mainland China and 13 percent globally.
Dissatisfaction with Compensation and Benefits
The study reveals that 60 percent of employees in Hong Kong do not believe their compensation is fair compared to similar roles in the industry, a figure significantly higher than the global benchmark of 37 percent. Further, more than one third of the workforce (35 percent) in Hong Kong is not confident there is adequate investment in their skills development — double the global average. These results point to growing employee dissatisfaction in the Hong Kong market and may explain why the majority (63 percent) either plan to switch jobs or are considering doing so within the next year.
Competitive pay and meaningful benefits are identified as the most influential factors when deciding to stay with or join a company, signalling the need for employers to act swiftly to improve employee benefits and offer competitive rewards.
Paid Time Off Ranked Top-Value Benefit
The study identified the top five benefits valued by employees in Hong Kong:
Paid time off
Medical coverage
Work-life balance programs
Retirement savings
Dental insurance
Medical coverage was the second highest valued benefit across all generations, with Gen X and Gen Z rating it higher than Gen Y (Millennials). Rising cost of living and an ageing workforce has increased health and financial concerns, prompting employees to seek better medical coverage and support.
More than half of the employees (57 percent) would be willing to sacrifice existing benefits for a better choice of benefits, presenting an opportunity for employers to provide personalised and flexible benefit options to meet the needs of their workforce.
A staggering 75 percent of employees in Hong Kong prefer office-based working arrangements, over 20 percent higher than the global average.
Top Employee Expectations
The study also identified the top expectations employees have of their employers:
33 percent said employers should help employees save for retirement/long-term needs.
28 percent said employers should support employee wellbeing.
20 percent said employers should support women’s health (e.g., menstruation, menopause).
19 percent said employers should help them establish an emergency fund.
18 percent said employers should support with eldercare or family care.
Ernest Leung, head of Hong Kong for Aon said, “While organisations may perceive unmet salary expectations as the primary reason for employee turnover, employees evaluate all aspects of their roles and total rewards when deciding whether to remain with an organisation. With evolving technologies and an ageing workforce, the growth of businesses in Hong Kong will greatly depend on the ability of organisations to attract and retain top talent across multiple generations. It is crucial, therefore, for organisations to adopt more creative and innovative compensation practices using data-driven analytics and insights as part of their overall people strategy.”
The study also brings attention to the lack of equity in pay and career development practices, with 41 percent of employees not confident their employer ensures gender pay equality. Additionally, women are 11 percent more likely than men to want career development and learning. This reinforces the need for employers to take steps to offer customised benefits across demographics including pay transparency and career development to attract and retain top women talent.
Read Aon’s Human Capital Employee Sentiment Study here.
Hashtag: #Aon
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About Aon
Aon plc (NYSE: AON) exists to shape decisions for the better — to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world. Through actionable analytic insight, globally integrated Risk Capital and Human Capital expertise, and locally relevant solutions, our colleagues provide clients in over 120 countries with the clarity and confidence to make better risk and people decisions that protect and grow their businesses.
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 20 February 2025 – The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) has achieved its highest-ever rankings: 44th in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2025 and 36th in the QS World University Rankings 2025. Through its Faculty of Medicine, CUHK demonstrates how academic excellence translates into meaningful improvements in people’s lives.
The Faculty of Medicine (CU Medicine), a cornerstone of CUHK’s success since its establishment in 1981, has impressed the world with outstanding achievements in recent global rankings, driving innovation across its five schools and 14 departments. In Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2025 by Subject: Medical and Health, it is ranked 24th globally and 4th in Asia, being one of the youngest medical schools among the top 25 in the world. In the Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) Ranking by Subject 2024, CU Medicine ranked 1st in Hong Kong, 2nd in Asia; while in the 2024 Global Ranking of Academic Subjects (GRAS) by ShanghaiRanking, CU Medicine ranked 1st in Asia in Clinical Medicine and is the only Asian medical school among the Top 50.
Pioneering Healthcare Solutions
Professor Dennis Lo, the newly appointed CUHK’s Vice-Chancellor and President, has transformed prenatal care globally through Non-invasive Prenatal Testing (NIPT), benefitting over 10 million pregnant women annually across more than 100 countries. His innovations extend to cancer detection, where his team’s plasma-based screening for nasopharyngeal carcinoma has dramatically improved early detection rates.
Empowering Global Health Talent
Dr. Subhankar Mukhopadhyay, an Indian PhD graduate and Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme awardee, exemplifies the faculty’s success in nurturing talent. “CUHK’s interdisciplinary approach and state-of-the-art facilities created the perfect environment for innovative research,” says Dr. Mukhopadhyay, now a postdoctoral researcher at CUHK’s JC School of Public Health and Public Care.
Building a Healthier Future
CU Medicine is dedicated to enhancing global health through advancing healthcare, medical education and research. It conducts research in areas of primary concern to Asia and Hong Kong, including projects on cancers, gut microbiota, and metabolic diseases. By combining scientific excellence with a deep commitment to social responsibility, CU Medicine continues to pioneer solutions that make quality healthcare more accessible and effective for communities worldwide.
For a full list of postgraduate programmes available at CU Medicine, visit www.gs.cuhk.edu.hk/medicine.Hashtag: #CUHK
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About CUHK
Established in 1963, The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) is one of Asia’s leading universities, committed to a strong tradition of excellence in teaching, research, and innovation. With a focus on interdisciplinary research and global collaboration, CUHK aims to create a lasting impact on society by solving real-world problems through cutting-edge research.
“Thermo Earth of Love Project” to Enhance Surface Temperature Observation and Advance its Solutions Further
TOKYO, JAPAN – Media OutReach Newswire – 20 February 2025 – On January 27, 2025, Tenchijin announced the launch of “Thermo Earth of Love Project,” a proprietary satellite program aimed at enhancing surface temperature monitoring capabilities. The company’s satellite is scheduled for launch in 2027.
Thermo Earth of Love Project – LST Observation Satellite
has been utilizing satellite data to tackle various societal challenges, including climate change mitigation, aging infrastructure, and urban planning. Among the extensive range of satellite data, Tenchijin places particular importance on surface temperature data.
Surface temperature has been one of the key satellite data types Tenchijin has worked with since its founding. As Tenchijin has collaborated with stakeholders such as agricultural producers, local governments, and water utilities to address their challenges, it has recognized the growing importance of this data. In recent years, with increasingly severe summer heatwaves, knowing not only air temperature but also ground heat level has become even more critical. Tenchijin believes that surface temperature data is essential for understanding the impacts of climate change, assessing disaster risks, and developing effective countermeasures.
It is this belief in the potential of surface temperature data that led the company to take the significant step of developing its own satellite. The project name “Thermo Earth of Love Project” symbolizes both the warmth of Earth that surface temperature data reveals (Thermo Earth) and Tenchijin’s love and dedication to the planet (Love).
Continuous observation and analysis of surface temperature from space allow us to reexamine the relationship between Earth and humanity from the ground up. By making surface temperature data a standard part of society and transforming it into solutions that enhance people’s lives with greater safety and security, Tenchijin aims to contribute to a better future for the next generation.
The Value of Surface Temperature Data
Overlaying Multiple Datasets
Tenchijin does not view satellite data as a single-use resource but rather as part of a comprehensive big data approach. Tenchijin employs a unique method, uncommon in the space industry, by overlaying different satellite datasets and combining satellite data with ground-based data (such as sensor data, statistical data, and GIS data).
Key Satellite Data Handled by Tenchijin
Satellite Imagery When people think of satellite data, satellite imagery (visible images) is often what comes to mind. Many private companies, both in Japan and abroad, provide satellite imagery. At Tenchijin, these images are used to monitor natural changes, detect urban development, and identify structures and other features.
SAR Imagery Satellite imagery can also capture information that is invisible to the human eye. One example is Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) imagery, which has recently gained attention. While SAR satellites like Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA)’s advanced radar satellite “Daichi-4” (ALOS-4) have traditionally been developed under government initiatives, private companies have also started entering the field. Tenchijin uses SAR data to analyze ground deformation and related phenomena.
Surface Temperature Surface temperature refers to the temperature of the ground itself. Unlike air temperature, which measures the temperature of the atmosphere, surface temperature indicates how hot or cold the ground is.
Surface temperature is a specialized dataset collected by various national satellites, including those from the Japan Meteorological Agency, JAXA, and NASA. Traditionally, this data has primarily been used by scientists and researchers.
However, since its founding, Tenchijin has been applying surface temperature data to business use cases. The reason why this data had not been widely adopted in business before lies in its complexity and the rarity of overlaying multiple satellite datasets.
Why has Tenchijin been able to leverage this data?
The answer lies in the company’s name. The name “Tenchijin” embodies its core mission:
“Ten” (Sky): utilizing satellite data from space
“Chi” (Earth): integrating ground-based data
“Jin” (People): enhancing people’s lives and activities through data
Because Tenchijin was founded with a vision of integrating multiple data sources, the company was able to quickly realize the potential of surface temperature data.
Surface temperature plays a crucial role in Tenchijin’s existing services, such as evaluating the risk of infrastructure deterioration, selecting optimal locations for renewable energy, and assessing suitable areas for agriculture adapted to climate change.
Recognizing the value of surface temperature data early on, Tenchijin has been conducting research and development to create proprietary high-frequency, high-resolution surface temperature information. This involves integrating data from JAXA’s GCOM-C satellite, the Himawari weather satellite, and various international satellites.
We are currently utilizing this technology in the free-to-use WebGIS service called “Tenchijin COMPASS” and in the water utility DX service for local governments and water service providers, known as “Tenchijin COMPASS KnoWaterLeak.”
What is “Thermo Earth of Love Project”?
The “Thermo Earth of Love Project” is an initiative by Tenchijin, a company that has long believed in the potential of surface temperature data. Through the development of its own satellite, this project aims to enhance surface temperature observation, with a satellite launch planned for 2027.
Starting in 2027, expanded coverage and higher resolution surface temperature data will significantly advance our solutions. We envision specific applications in the following areas:
Enhancements in Water Infrastructure Management High-resolution, high-frequency surface temperature data will enable more advanced maintenance and management of water infrastructure. This includes improving leak detection accuracy, providing near-real-time monitoring for rapid response, and enabling the prediction and preventive maintenance of water pipes. Additionally, this data will be utilized to assess damage from earthquakes and volcanic eruptions, contributing to urban planning and disaster management efforts.
Precision Agriculture By leveraging more detailed surface temperature data, we can enable precise monitoring of crop growth conditions, early detection of pests and diseases, and optimal selection of crop varieties. Near-real-time analysis of climate change and soil temperature variations will enhance the accuracy of harvest planning, supporting the development of sustainable agricultural models.
“Thermo Earth of Love Project” represents a bold step for Tenchijin, a startup that has previously deployed satellite data-driven solutions, as it now ventures into the domain of space hardware development.
In the space hardware sector, business models have traditionally been hardware-driven, where companies develop their own satellites and sell the resulting observation data. However, Tenchijin’s solution-driven vertical integration approach is a rare and pioneering initiative, even on a global scale.
Tenchijin’s strength lies in knowing the data required through real-world business applications. By identifying data that can effectively address societal challenges, Tenchijin believes it can fully unlock its value.
Surface temperature data, in particular, is a specialized form of information monitored by government satellites, such as those from the Japan Meteorological Agency, JAXA, and NASA. This is precisely why it is significant for not only government agencies but also private companies to possess and utilize this data, broadening its potential applications.
Tenchijin is guided by its mission of “optimizing human civilization through space big data” and its core values of “thinking from a space perspective” and “engaging in activities beneficial to Earth.” “Thermo Earth of Love Project” is a major step toward achieving these high aspirations.
The satellite data capturing Earth’s state holds limitless possibilities. “Thermo Earth of Love Project” expresses both the warmth of surface temperature and a deep love for the planet.
Tenchijin firmly believes that surface temperature data is an invaluable resource for humanity. Tenchijin sincerely hopes you will follow and support the challenges it faces in “Thermo Earth of Love Project.” Hashtag: #Tenchijin #Space #SatelliteTechnology #SurfaceTemperature
Focusing on Three Key Areas to Develop a Professional Basketball Ecosystem and Promote a Healthy and Active Lifestyle
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 19 February 2025 – Sun Life and the Basketball Association of Hong Kong, China (BAHKC) held a partnership signing ceremony today (February 19), officially announcing an investment of over HK$10 million for a three-year collaboration. This strategic partnership will focus on three key areas: athlete support, basketball popularization, and community outreach. The initiative reflects Sun Life’s commitment to basketball development and aims to build a professional and sustainable basketball ecosystem in Hong Kong while encouraging the public to embrace an active and positive lifestyle.
Sun Life (right) and the Basketball Association of Hong Kong, China (left) held a partnership signing ceremony.
Extending Global Basketball Support to Drive Local Basketball Development Sun Life has been committed to promoting a healthy lifestyle and believes that basketball, as one of the world’s most popular sports, can enhance physical and mental health and community cohesion. Since 2014, Sun Life has supported the NBA’s Toronto Raptors, becoming the team’s first jersey patch sponsor in 2017. In 2023, Sun Life further strengthened its commitment to basketball by reaching a multi-year sponsorship agreement with Canada Basketball, becoming the official jersey sponsor and Official Health and Wellness Partner for Canadian men’s and women’s national teams, in line with its philosophy of promoting healthy living.
Mr. Clement Lam, Chief Executive Officer of Sun Life Hong Kong Limited, stated at the signing ceremony, “Sun Life’s mission is to help clients achieve lifetime financial security and live healthier lives. Our global headquarter in Canada has been supporting basketball development since 2014 and has actively expanded to many regions in Asia in recent years. This partnership with the Basketball Association of Hong Kong, China, will focus on both commercialization and professionalization, leveraging innovation and diverse collaboration to enhance the local basketball ecosystem, fulfilling our corporate mission.”
Three-Year Partnership Covering Three Key Areas to Achieve Sustainable Development Sun Life is committed to building a sustainable and healthy society and understands the importance of popularization and professionalization for sports development. Therefore, this partnership covers the following three areas.
1. Athlete Support Sun Life will use its insurance expertise to provide medical and accident insurance for members of the Hong Kong basketball team, addressing the long-standing problem of athlete protection. In addition, to help young players achieve the goal of dual development in sports and academics, Sun Life will fund the establishment of a scholarship program by the BAHKC to provide scholarships for members of the Hong Kong U18 and U22 basketball teams who have successfully enrolled in or are currently attending university. It will also establish a youth player internship program to allow players to prepare for their post-retirement career development through workplace seminars and internship opportunities.
2. Basketball Popularization To encourage more people to continue participating in basketball and improve their skills, Sun Life will sponsor various basketball competitions, assisting in revolutionizing the games and promoting basketball development. One of the key projects is the “Hong Kong Open Division Men’s and Women’s Basketball League,” which will be title-sponsored by Sun Life. This will be Hong Kong’s first self-financing league with a promotion and relegation system, establishing a clear development pathway for teams and players while strengthening the competitiveness of local basketball. The league will have no age restrictions, and players of any age can sign up to participate and compete in the same event. It is expected to become the largest and most developmental basketball league in Hong Kong, in line with Sun Life’s philosophy of promoting a healthy and active lifestyle and building a healthy and inclusive community. Glen Yang, a member of the Hong Kong, China Basketball Team, who has participated in professional leagues in Canada, Spain, and Taiwan, agrees that the Open-League will be able to attract more players to participate and contribute to the development of basketball in Hong Kong.
From 2025 to 2027, Sun Life will also sponsor the National Day Cup Basketball Tournament, inviting local universities and tertiary institutions to participate, using basketball to promote community cohesion and provide more resource support for sports development in tertiary institutions. The competition will also invite overseas university teams to participate, strengthening exchanges between Asian university basketball teams, encouraging healthy competition, and thereby improving the competitive level of local basketball.
3. Community Outreach Since 2023, Sun Life has partnered with Beyond Sport, a global foundation promoting sustainable social change through sports, to promote the “Hoops + Health” charity program in Asia, including Hong Kong. Following last year’s collaboration to revitalize the Wah Sum Basketball Court in Fanling, hold basketball coaching workshops, and organize youth basketball activities, this year, they will expand the program and hold free youth basketball workshops in various districts. This encourages young people to develop an optimistic and positive lifestyle, emphasizing both physical and mental well-being.
Mr. Benny Chow, Team Leader of the Youth Team of the Basketball Team of Hong Kong, China, said, “We will work with Sun Life to deepen the promotion of community basketball and connect it with more professional and comprehensive systematic training. We aim to bring new energy into the local basketball, discover and nurture new talent, and attract more young people to join basketball and even develop basketball careers.”
Sun Life and BAHKC Join Forces to Promote a Healthy and Active Lifestyle Sun Life is committed to promoting basketball, not only to encourage young people to develop healthy living habits through basketball but also to embody the value proposition of Sun Life’s agency team through this passionate sport: “Collaboration,” “Progressive,” and “Impactful.” Mr. Mark Tian, Chief Agency Strategy and Growth Officer of Sun Life Hong Kong Limited stated, “Sun Life values the holistic development of our financial advisors and encourages the team to contribute to the community by actively participating in sports and community activities. Therefore, we have formed a basketball team and will sign up to participate in the Hong Kong Open Division Men’s and Women’s Basketball League sponsored by Sun Life to promote healthy living through action. We hope that through this cooperation, we can showcase Sun Life’s long tradition, dynamic business development, and sustainable future and further embody Sun Life’s team spirit of One Team, One Goal, Win As One.”
Mr. Siu-wong Chan, Executive Vice President and Honorary President of the Basketball Association of Hong Kong, China, added, “Sun Life has been promoting healthy living in different ways and is committed to bringing the community together through sports. Our shared vision for basketball development aligns perfectly. This collaboration will bring new energy to local basketball by not only providing substantial resources to support its growth but also by having Sun Life’s team actively participate in the league. This encourages the public to embrace an active and positive lifestyle.” Hashtag: #SunLife #BAHKC
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JAKARTA, INDONESIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 19 February 2025 –Gold has always been one of the most popular assets for traders around the world, valued for its stability and market resilience. Events in the last few years have once again highlighted the importance of this precious metal as an effective means of protecting assets and a highly profitable trading instrument. Trading gold offers unique opportunities, and JustMarkets have created an exclusive gold trading guide to help everyone trade this metal as effectively as possible.
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Health2Sync’s SugarGenie app is experiencing rapid growth and positive reception in South Korea.
The platform is being utilized in both hospital settings and through government programs. Health2Sync has partnered with Sanofi for hospital rollouts and integrated its solution with South Korea’s Primary Health Care Chronic Disease Management Program, reaching over 100 healthcare institutions by December 2024 for diabetes, hypertension, and obesity care.
Healthcare professionals praise the app for improving patient care: SugarGenie enhances the ability to monitor patient data, provide personalized guidance, and effectively manage chronic conditions like diabetes.
TAIPEI, TAIWAN – Media OutReach Newswire – 18 February 2025 – Health2Sync, a leading provider of digital therapeutics solutions for chronic diseases, announced today that it is experiencing significant growth and positive feedback from healthcare professionals in South Korea. Since launching its app, SugarGenie, in January 2024, the company has witnessed a surge in adoption among healthcare institutions. The company’s solution offers data integration, visualization, and personal insights to improve patient care quality and streamline clinical workflows.
Health2Sync’s “SugarGenie” app enables users to view their blood glucose and other lifestyle data in one place.
While Health2Sync started rolling out its integrated diabetes management solution with Sanofi in hospitals and clinics in South Korea, the company also tapped into the local government’s Primary Health Care Chronic Disease Management Program, which empowers doctors to engage with patients directly. As of December 2024, over 100 healthcare institutions have implemented Health2Sync’s Patient Management Platform to enhance the care of patients with diabetes, hypertension, and obesity.
“Health2Sync’s solution has been instrumental in improving the quality of treatment for our patients,” said Prof. SunJoon Moon, Gangbuk Samsung Hospital. “We can easily monitor patients’ data in the hospital and provide personalized guidance, significantly enhancing our ability to manage diabetes patients effectively.”
The SugarGenie app captures data from various devices from renowned chronic disease management brands, including Abbott, Sanofi, Omron, Roche, and i-SENS. It allows automatic data synchronization from Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGMs), Blood Glucose Meters (BGMs), insulin caps such as SoloSmart™, and blood pressure monitors.
Besides the vitals, other lifestyle data such as diet, medication, exercise, and sleep play crucial roles in chronic disease management. SugarGenie seamlessly connects with the iPhone’s Health App and the Health Connect (such as Samsung Health) from Android phones. With patient consent, this comprehensive data is automatically transmitted to the platform, empowering healthcare providers with valuable insights for informed decision-making.
To help patients better self-manage diabetes, the SugarGenie App offers automated engagement programs prescribed by doctors to deliver personalized education, reminders, and insights directly to patients. This innovative approach alleviates the burden on healthcare resources and enhances patient engagement.
“This platform is very useful for managing patients registered in the government’s ‘Primary Health Care Chronic Disease Management Program.’ At our clinic, we monitor patients’ self-measured data such as blood sugar and blood pressure and send educational materials and guides to patients’ apps through the two-way messaging function,” said Dr. Kun-Ho Yoon, Dr. Yoon IM Clinic, former Chairman of the board, Korean Diabetes Association).
Health2Sync has integrated with Eghis Healthcare, a leading Electronic Medical Record (EMR) company serving over 6,000 clinics in South Korea, to streamline clinical workflows. This synchronization enhances the efficiency and quality of chronic disease management by smoothly embedding Health2Sync’s data with existing clinical systems.
“We are thrilled by the rapid adoption of Health2Sync’s solutions in South Korea,” said Ed Deng, Co-founder and CEO of Health2Sync. “Our commitment to improving patient outcomes through innovative digital therapeutics is unwavering, and we look forward to continuing to expand our reach and impact in this dynamic market.”Hashtag: #health2sync #diabetesmanagement #digitaltherapeutis #digitalhealth
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About Health2Sync
Founded in 2013, Health2Sync offers digital solutions to help people with chronic diseases, pre-diabetes, or weight concerns to manage their health. The company’s achievements include being the first approved digital therapeutics in Taiwan for their insulin dosage titration software, Insultrate, which they co-developed with Sanofi. The company has also received the “NEXT BIG” Startup title from the Taiwan National Development Council.
LOS ANGELES, USA – Newsaktuell – 31 January 2025 – High levels of governance have masked a slow decline in Germany, with political, economic, and social fractures “festering over years”, a new scientific report released only weeks ahead of the February 23 parliamentary elections concludes.
On February 23, Germany elects a new Bundestag. The issue of migration plays a particularly important role, not least for supporters of the far-right AfD party – seen here at a demonstration in front of the Reichstag building in Berlin, the seat of the Bundestag, in 2022. (Photo by Christoph Soeder/dpa)
“It has become clear that Germany rested on its laurels for far too long”, the BGI Germany Report on the country’s governance performance says. It is based on the Berggruen Governance Index (BGI) and was conducted by researchers from the Los Angeles-based Berggruen Institute think tank, the Luskin School of Public Affairs at the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA), and the Hertie School, a German university.
In their report “Germany 2025 – Slow decline in governance performance erupts into crisis of government as geopolitics worsen” the researchers conclude that the country’s government and administrative systems have appeared increasingly sclerotic and hesitant to adopt necessary changes. Effective, often painful reforms are urgently needed, but political and economic constraints make them difficult to implement, the researchers write.
The 2024 BGI measures democratic accountability, delivery of public goods and state capacity on a scale from 0 to 100. It analyses the years from 2000 to 2021. According to the report, Germany has lost ground on all three measures, with structural problems festering since the “deceptively benign” years of the chancellorship of Angela Merkel (2005-2021). The Democracy Accountability Index score, for example, slid to 93 in 2021 from a near perfect 99 at the beginning of the century.
The data “suggests that some of Germany’s state capacity and democratic accountability challenges were masked by economic growth, driven by the success of its export-oriented model during the 2010s”, the report says. Chief among Germany’s challenges are economic troubles that have worsened in recent years, largely stemming from a lack of public investment during that period in areas such as digitalization and transport infrastructure.
On February 23, Germans go to the polls early after the ruling three-party coalition consisting of the Social Democrats (SPD), the Greens and the liberal Free Democrats (FDP) collapsed in November. Intra-government fighting over how to get the country’s ailing economy back on track was a main factor of the break-up.
At the same time, social trust is declining in Europe’s largest economy. However, a possible new government under the conservative CDU/CSU alliance and its candidate for the chancellorship, Friedrich Merz, seems poised to exacerbate divisions rather than resolving them, the researchers say.
The economic difficulties heighten uncertainty and discontent, the report argues – with migration emerging as the other major flashpoint. Rhetoric on economic scarcity is used to highlight tensions over migration, which are exploited by both the extreme right and left. That debate has been exacerbated by a recent deadly stabbing in which a migrant facing deportation from Germany is the main suspect.
Yet immigration is essential to Germany’s future growth, the BGI report says: “Any future government will have to attempt to reconcile anti-immigrant attitudes with the social reality of integration and the economic necessity of attracting foreign-born workers.”
Merz is promising a hard line on migration in case of an election victory. Despite provoking outrage from other political parties, Merz on Wednesday (January 29) pushed through a vote in parliament on proposals for tightening immigration controls. “Current asylum and immigration policy jeopardizes the security of the people and the confidence of all of society in the state,” the text of the motion by the CDU/CSU says.
The passed proposal includes a request to the German government to turn back asylum seekers at Germany’s borders. But even more incendiary in German politics has been Merz’s willingness to break long-standing taboos and use votes from the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) in order to pass the motion. All long-established parties in the lower house of the German parliament, the Bundestag, had previously said they would not work with the AfD, with many Germans alarmed at the rise of the party in recent years in a country still scarred by its Nazi past.
According to the latest opinion polls by the five major polling institutes, the conservative CDU/CSU is clearly in the lead, polling at between 28 and 34 per cent. Second comes the AfD with 19 to 21 per cent, followed by the SPD with 15 to 19 per cent. The current German Chancellor Olaf Scholz is a member of the SPD. The Greens are at 12 to 15 per cent in the opinion polls, while the FDP this time may not clear the 5-per-cent-threshold necessary to enter the Bundestag.
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American creators like Taylor Breanna, Alexis Elise Scott received major awards at the BIGO Awards Gala in Singapore.
With over 1000 guests in attendance, this year’s gala highlights Bigo Live’s top priority of ensuring user safety while fostering freedom and innovation in content creation, offering content creators and viewers a diverse and harmonious experience.
LOS ANGELES, US – Media OutReach Newswire – 30 January 2025 – American creators including Taylor Breanna, Jarran Muse and Alexis Elise Scott, scored major wins at last Friday’s Bigo Live Awards. The highly anticipated BIGO Awards Gala is now in its sixth edition and organized by leading global social live-streaming platform Bigo Live.
This year’s theme, “LIVE YOUR OASIS,” reflects Bigo Live’s dedication to celebrating creativity, community and sustainability while fostering a safe and innovative digital ecosystem. The award ceremony was held at the iconic Marina Bay Sands, Sands Theatre, marking a significant milestone as it returns to Singapore, the birthplace of Bigo Live.
The gala welcomed an audience of over 1,000 in-person attendees from around the world, while more than 140,000 viewers tuned in online. The evening was a dazzling celebration of global connection and creative achievements. Attendees experienced an unforgettable night of recognition, entertainment and interaction, highlighting the platform’s ongoing commitment to fostering an inclusive and innovative environment for creators and audiences worldwide.
Co-hosted by renowned Singaporean actress and radio DJ Vernetta Lopez and stand-up comedian Rishi Budhrani, the evening kicked off with an electrifying opening song lit up by a spirited EDM performance. Thirty-five performers from around the world, including Jarran Muse from America, delivered a spectacular array of acts, ranging from pop, opera, hip-hop and rock music to acrobatics and dance. This dynamic celebration of cultural fusion underscores the universal power of the arts.
The Gala’s centrepiece is the recognition of exceptional content creators. Over 200 creators and families were honored across categories such as “Most Uplifting Livestream,” “Best Family Content,” and “Global Community Builder.” Categories like “Most Popular Host,” “Most Popular Family,” and “Gala Star” highlight the platform’s emphasis on community engagement and inclusivity.
American creators such as Taylor Breanna and Alexis Elise Scott received multiple accolades at the gala, a testament to their popularity. They received trophies and in-app rewards. Because viewers played an active role in the celebration by voting for their favorite creators in real-time during the event, this indicates the popularity of American creators not just in the United States but in other countries.
In 2025, Bigo Live will launch further community initiatives and programs to champion its creators. These include spotlighting the voices of our diverse community, fundraising campaigns for meaningful causes and masterclasses in partnership with non-profit organizations on content creation for education and advocacy.
“We are really glad to see creators like Jarran Muse, Trac Trac and Taylor Breanna have their time in the limelight at the BIGO Awards Gala 2025. Bigo Live is a platform that connects creators of common interests across the world, so it is heartening to see that our creators are connecting with people thousands of miles away, on another continent,” said Eric Kim, Senior Operations Director at Bigo Live.
Commitment to Safety, Innovation and Sustainability in Live Streaming
Digital content consumption continues to grow at an unprecedented pace, positioning livestreaming as a transformative force reshaping the social media landscape. Since its inception in 2016, platforms like Bigo Live have been at the forefront of this evolution, enabling creators to reach global audiences with ease. According to a recent report by Stream Hatchet, Bigo Live ranked as the 7th most popular live-streaming platform worldwide in Q3 2024, reflecting its significant impact on the industry.
Through innovative tools such as a Virtual Live and tailored content incentives, Bigo Live has created a thriving ecosystem for creators and viewers alike. The platform’s continuous investment in technological advancements has empowered users to enhance digital interactions and explore new frontiers in creativity.
Through its User-Generated Content (UGC) policies, including stricter private stream verification, advanced moderation practices to reduce oversight gaps and locally relevant content criteria – Bigo Live strives to make the platform a true online oasis for creators and viewers alike, where creativity thrives and connections flourish.
In alignment with its commitment to a greener future, this year’s gala was a carbon-neutral event. By measuring carbon emissions from materials, transportation and electricity and offsetting them with carbon credits, this initiative marks the first step in identifying emission sources and hotspots. Bigo Live emphasizes its role as a responsible industry leader, setting new standards for environmentally conscious digital platforms. Hashtag: #bigo #bigolive #bigoawardsgala
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Bigo Live is one of the world’s fastest-growing live-streaming social communities where users broadcast in real-time to share life moments, showcase their talents and interact with people from around the world. Bigo Live has around 500 million users in over 150 countries and is currently the market leader in the live streaming industry. Launched in March 2016, Bigo Live is owned by Bigo Technology, based in Singapore.
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