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OPPO and Discovery Channel Bring Global Celebration Moments to Life on the World Day for Cultural Diversity


SHENZHEN, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 22 May 2025 In celebration of the World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development, OPPO reaffirms its commitment to cultural preservation and cross-cultural understanding through its global initiative Culture in a Shot, in partnership with Discovery Channel. Launched in 2024, this global initiative enters its second year and has documented cultures in 15 countries, continuing its mission to celebrate and preserve cultural diversity through OPPO’s imaging technology.

OPPO and Discovery partners on Culture in a Shot Initiative
OPPO and Discovery partners on Culture in a Shot Initiative

As a global technology company operating in over 70 countries and regions, and serving 670 million of users worldwide, cultural diversity remains an integral part of its identity. Under the 2025 theme “Celebrate the Moment”, this year OPPO and Discovery Channel explores iconic festivals and celebrations across the globe—from the mystery of the Venice Carnival in Italy and the traditions of Nauryz in Kazakhstan, to the vibrant festive of Brazilian football culture. Through the lens of OPPO smartphones, the initiative captures the stories behind these celebrations and how younger generations are keeping traditions alive in new ways.

A Cultural Journey into the Universal Joy of Celebration

Across the globe, festivals unite people through shared moments of joy, tradition, and togetherness. More than just vibrant spectacles, these cultural events are the heartbeat of communities—powerful expressions of history, identity, and human connection.

The journey this year begins in Italy with the legendary Venice Carnival, a celebration where history and fantasy merge. Once rooted in aristocratic traditions, it has transformed into a global cultural event that invites people from all walks of life to participate. With its vibrant masks, timeless architecture, and joyful spirit, Venice comes to life through OPPO’s lens.

Celebrating the Venice Carnival with vibrant masks and costumes
Celebrating the Venice Carnival with vibrant masks and costumes

Travelling to Kazakhstan, the focus turns to Nauryz, the traditional New Year festival that symbolizes renewal, prosperity, and unity. Deeply rooted in ancient customs, Nauryz transforms cities into open-air stages filled with music, dance, and elaborate costumes. A key part of the festival is sharing traditional meals like kumys (fermented horse milk) and nauryz-kozhe, a symbolic seven-ingredient dish. OPPO’s imaging technology brings these rich traditions to life—capturing the warmth of family gatherings and the hope of new beginnings.

Nauryz, the traditional New Year festival of Kazakhstan
Nauryz, the traditional New Year festival of Kazakhstan

Beyond traditional festivals, some forms of celebration are woven into everyday life. In Brazil, the spotlight turns to a different kind of festivity—football. More than just a sport, football is a national celebration and cultural ritual of Brazil, embraced by people of all ages and backgrounds. The story of 19-year-old player Mario Cesar Conceição Faria Júnior illustrates how football serves as a cultural heartbeat in Brazilian society—and how the younger generation continues to chase dreams through it. From backstreets to stadiums, football is a shared rhythm that ignites communities, inspires youth, and unites the nation in collective joy.

Football as a national celebration and cultural ritual of Brazil
Football as a national celebration and cultural ritual of Brazil

Weaving a Tapestry of Heritage Stories

Beyond the professional photography produced by OPPO and Discovery Channel, OPPO also encourages its communities worldwide to document and share their own cultural identities.

In Malaysia, OPPO has been running the #OPPOMalaysiaThroughTheLens initiative since 2024, supported by the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC) and the Malaysian National Commission for UNESCO (MNCU). This year, the initiative captured the Thaipusam festival, a vibrant Malaysian Hindu tradition, highlighting how cultural practices are passed down through generations.

More than a visual archive, Culture in a Shot is about participation—amplifying grassroots voices and encouraging people everywhere to take pride in their heritage. To extend this impact, the campaign continues on social platforms through the #OPPOCultureChallenge on TikTok. Using hashtags #OPPOxDiscovery and #OPPOCultureChallenge, creators are invited to share how they celebrate and preserve their traditions in daily life. For example, during Thailand’s Songkran Festival, young creators embraced the challenge—merging creativity with tradition, and breathing new life into age-old customs. Their contributions show that culture is not static; it evolves when shared, reinterpreted, and made personal for a new generation.

OPPO Culture Challenge
OPPO Culture Challenge

The global cultural journey continues. OPPO and Discovery Channel will explore more festivals and traditions—celebrating the diversity that connects people across borders. To discover more stories and cultural highlights, please visit the Culture in a Shot webpage and join the #OPPOCultureChallenge that celebrates culture through the lens.

Hashtag: #OPPO

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About OPPO

OPPO is a leading global smart device brand. Since the launch of its first mobile phone – “Smiley Face” – in 2008, OPPO has been in relentless pursuit of the perfect synergy of aesthetic satisfaction and innovative technology. Today, OPPO provides a wide range of smart devices spearheaded by the Find and Reno series. Beyond devices, OPPO also provides its users with ColorOS operating system and internet services. OPPO has footprints in more than 70 countries and regions, with more than 40,000 employees dedicated to creating a better life for customers around the world.

HSG Laser Underscores Glocalization in Korea, Strengthening APAC Strategy

BUSAN, South Korea, May 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — HSG Laser marked a key step in its Asia-Pacific glocalization with a successful Korea Open House, held on May 21–22 at its Busan showroom. Under the theme “Leading Local Service in Korea,” the event highlighted HSG’s growing investment in localized service models aimed at enhancing customer satisfaction and operational efficiency across the region.

Building a Complete Local Service Ecosystem

Since the establishment of HSG LASER KOREA in 2024, the company has rapidly built a robust service framework covering sales, technical consultation, and after-sales support. With a bilingual, culturally fluent team based in Busan, HSG is delivering on its promise of local responsiveness—shortening delivery times and improving on-site service efficiency. This localized approach ensures customers move quickly from installation to stable, high-efficiency production.

Flagship Machines on Display

The Open House featured real-time demonstrations of several core laser systems, including:

  • BEVEL-G16035FA – A large-format bevel laser cutting machine capable of 0–45° cuts (V, X, Y types), with modular bed design and zoned fume extraction for cleaner operations.
  • G4020H High-Power Flatbed Laser – Offers rapid positioning speeds up to 200 m/min and 2.8G acceleration, equipped with AlphaT Plus for intelligent path control and vibration optimization.
  • T2S Triple-Chuck Tube Laser Cutter – Supports high-speed, high-precision cutting of round, square, and special-shaped tubes with 0–45° bevel capability and optional automatic loading for higher throughput.

Local Customer Feedback Validates Service Strategy

During the event, regional sales representatives shared insights on how standardized service workflows are implemented across southern Korea. One Busan-based sheet metal customer remarked:
“Our production depends on both equipment reliability and fast technical support. Since working with HSG, we’ve seen clear improvements in efficiency, and the local team always responds promptly. It’s a partnership we trust.” Such customer feedback affirms HSG’s reputation for reliable technology backed by localized, high-performance service.

Strengthening Regional Presence

“This Open House is more than a technology showcase—it’s a signal of our long-term commitment to Korean customers,” said Frank, Head of HSG Korea. “By deepening local service capabilities and maintaining regular customer engagement, we are laying the foundation for sustainable growth—not only in Korea, but across the broader Asia-Pacific region.”

Waterdrop Inc. to Report First Quarter 2025 Financial Results on June 5, 2025

BEIJING, May 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Waterdrop Inc. (NYSE: WDH) (“Waterdrop” or the “Company”), a leading technology platform dedicated to insurance and healthcare service with a positive social impact, today announced that it will report its unaudited financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025, before U.S. markets open on Thursday, June 5, 2025.

Waterdrop’s management team will hold a conference call on June 5, 2025 at 8:00 AM U.S. Eastern Time (8:00 PM Beijing/Hong Kong Time on the same day) to discuss the financial results. Dial-in details for the earnings conference call are as follows:

International:

1-412-317-6061

United States Toll Free:

1-888-317-6003

Hong Kong Toll Free:

800-963976

Hong Kong:

852-58081995

Mainland China:

4001-206115

Chinese Line (Mandarin) Entry Number:

0072517

English Interpretation Line (Listen-only Mode) Entry Number:

8162178

Participants can choose between the Chinese and the English interpretation lines. Please note that the English interpretation option will be in listen-only mode. Please dial in 15 minutes before the call is scheduled to begin and provide the Elite Entry Number to join the call.

Telephone replays will be accessible two hours after the conclusion of the conference call through June 12, 2025 by dialing the following numbers:

United States Toll Free:

1-877-344-7529

International Toll:

1-412-317-0088

Chinese Line Access Code:

9960990

English Interpretation Line Access Code:

6469856

Additionally, live and archived webcasts of the conference call will be available at the Company’s investor relations website at http://ir.waterdrop-inc.com/.

About Waterdrop Inc.

Waterdrop Inc. (NYSE: WDH) is a leading technology platform dedicated to insurance and healthcare service with a positive social impact. Founded in 2016, with the comprehensive coverage of Waterdrop Insurance Marketplace and Waterdrop Medical Crowdfunding, Waterdrop aims to bring insurance and healthcare service to billions through technology. For more information, please visit www.waterdrop-inc.com.

For investor inquiries, please contact

Waterdrop Inc.
IR@shuidi-inc.com

Workato Named a Leader in the 2025 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for iPaaS

Workato received 4.9/5 ratings in Gartner Peer Insights™ as of 20th May 2025, based on 452 reviews

SINGAPORE, May 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Workato®, the leading Enterprise Orchestration platform, announced today that it has again been recognized as a Leader with the furthest in vision placement in the 2025 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Integration Platform as a Service. Workato has been named a Leader seven consecutive times for its ability to execute, and completeness of vision, with the furthest in vision placement for the second year.

2025 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Integration Platform as a Service (iPaaS)
2025 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Integration Platform as a Service (iPaaS)

Workato enables enterprises to transform their business operations by orchestrating business processes end-to-end and operationalizing AI across the entire organization. Designed with best-in-class security and governance, scalability, performance, and availability, Workato’s low-code, no-code platform makes it seamless and fast for IT and business teams to orchestrate their applications, data, and experiences.

“Since starting Workato over 10 years ago, our main focus has been how we drive value for our customers — their success, future, and transformation. To be recognized as a Leader with the furthest in vision in this year’s Magic Quadrant for iPaaS is an honor for us,” said Vijay Tella, CEO and Co-founder of Workato. “We believe Workato is being recognized for its capabilities in driving transformative results and our commitment to customer success, collaboration, and transformation through AI.”

In addition to being named a Leader in the report, Workato has an overall rating, 4.9 out of 5, the highest number of reviews on Gartner Peer InsightsTM, as of May 19, 2025. Customers who have shared their experience of using Workato in the past year include:

“Our industry is witnessing the remarkable evolution of iPaaS, especially with the infusion of AI orchestration. The future of iPaaS goes beyond traditional integrations, transforming into enterprise orchestration platforms that enable intelligent and composable business processes,” said Markus Zirn, Chief Strategy Officer at Workato. “It is through the trust and collaboration of our customers that we continue to advance and shape the future of automation and integration. We are excited to continue this journey together, exploring new frontiers and unlocking new possibilities for business transformation. We believe being named a Leader by Gartner with the furthest in completion of vision is a testament to our team’s dedication to transforming the industry.”

A Gartner Magic Quadrant provides a graphical competitive positioning of four types of technology providers in markets where growth is high and provider differentiation is distinct.

This recognition follows a year of milestones and acceleration for the company including recently announced strategic alliances with Amazon Bedrock and Anthropic, and the launch of Workato One, the industry’s only platform that brings together everything organizations need to build and deploy secure, trusted, enterprise-ready agents with full business context across the core of the enterprise. Along with being named to this year’s Deloitte Technology Fast 500 and Forbes Cloud 100 rankings, Workato also experienced a year of growth from a leadership standpoint, appointing the company’s first Chief Go-to-Market Officer, Chief of AI Products & Solutions, and a new head of Product & Engineering.

Access a complimentary copy of the report and learn more about Workato here.

Gartner, Magic Quadrant for Integration Platform as a Service, Andrew Humphreys, Andrew Comes, Keith Guttridge, and Allan Wilkins.,19 May 2025. 

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Gartner, Voice of the Customer for Integration Platform as a Service, 31 July 2024, By Peer Contributors

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About Workato

Workato transforms technology complexity into business opportunity. As the leading Agentic Orchestration company, Workato empowers enterprises to connect and unify data, processes, applications, and experiences. Its AI-driven platform enables teams to navigate complex workflows in real-time, driving efficiency and agility. Trusted by more than 12,000 global customers, Workato empowers organizations of every size to unlock new value and lead in today’s fast-changing world. Learn how Workato helps businesses of all sizes achieve more at workato.com.

Contacts

Ki Kym Ang
We. Communications on behalf of Workato
kang@wecommunications.com 

evolve® Introduces CIMA: Engineered for Speed, Built for the Summit

XIAMEN, China, May 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — As Chinese cycling brands step into the global spotlight, evolve® emerges as a standout with the launch of its debut performance road frame — CIMA. Made with a blend of T1100, T800, and M40 carbon fiber, the unpainted size M frame weighs just 650g, showcasing elite-level innovation, design, and manufacturing all done in-house.

The three paintjobs of CIMA
The three paintjobs of CIMA

As GCN noted, “It looks legit — super light, uses top-end T1100 carbon which is the same as what you get in a lot of super high-end bikes from western brands, CeramicSpeed bearings in the headset, a threaded bottom bracket, and a beautiful paint job. It’s ticking a lot of boxes.”

Performance Meets Precision
The CIMA is available in six sizes for riders from 146cm to 202cm, offering two fork offsets and three BB drops to ensure consistent handling across the size range. Its 29.4 N/mm bottom bracket stiffness ensures sharp power transfer, while the fork weighs just 355g (unpainted), keeping the full setup impressively light.

At China Cycle 2025 in Shanghai, evolve® drew attention with a complete road bike weighing only 4.95kg — featuring lightweight components, a premium wheelset, and Shimano Dura-Ace groupset. A standard high-end build would still easily fall below 6.8kg, showing evolve®’s commitment to cutting-edge engineering and performance.

Proven in Labs and Real-World Conditions
CIMA has passed 21 rigorous in-house tests exceeding ISO standards, including a 1440N seatpost fatigue test over 10,000 cycles. It was also independently certified by Germany’s Zedler Institute, meeting their highest “Advanced” standard. This confirms that even with its ultra-lightweight construction, CIMA makes no compromises in rigidity or stiffness at all.

Wind tunnel testing at the Silverstone Sports Engineering Hub (UK) further confirmed CIMA’s aerodynamic advantage. At 45 km/h, it saves 4.74 watts on average versus a leading international brand, with a lower CdA value — proving aerodynamic efficiency without compromise.

Complementary Innovation: Kreuza Accessories
To complete the ride experience, evolve® launched Kreuza, an accessory brand devoted to lightweight, aerodynamic, ergonomic design. Its flagship Apex handlebar weighs just 305g (size 380×110, painted) and comes in 18 sizes, delivering elite performance and custom-fit comfort.

About evolve®

Founded by industry veterans Tony Tong (Elitewheels) and Mian Chan (Cybrei), evolve® is the result of three years of passion, precision, and expertise. Built on a solid foundation, the brand is ready to deliver performance with purpose.

Learn more: https://www.evolvebicycles.com/product-category/frame/

 

Sungrow Previews Latest Low-Voltage Residential Storage Energy Product at Solar & Storage Live Philippines 2025, Empowering Southeast Asia’s Energy Transition

MANILA, Philippines, May 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Sungrow, the global leading PV inverter and energy storage system provider, made an outstanding presence at the Solar & Storage Live Philippines 2025, showcasing a wide range of cutting-edge solutions. As the Philippines’ energy transformation enters a new stage, the demand for efficient and intelligent energy storage solutions is becoming increasingly urgent. During this exhibition, Sungrow demonstrates its latest and innovative products and solutions covering various scenarios, which could benefit project owners significantly.

Sungrow's Booth at Solar & Storage Live Philippines 2025
Sungrow’s Booth at Solar & Storage Live Philippines 2025

Utility-Scale Solutions for Grid Stability

Beyond the residential sector, Sungrow also introduced its PowerTitan 2.0 liquid-cooled BESS, engineered to meet the urgent demand for grid stability in the Philippines. As the nation’s energy landscape faces challenges such as peak load fluctuations and blackouts, the PowerTitan 2.0 emerges as a high-performance solution for applications including energy shifting, peak shaving, frequency regulation, and black start.

Key features of the PowerTitan 2.0 liquid-cooled BESS include:

  • Intelligent and adaptable operation, tailored to the region’s grid conditions
  • Integrated AC/DC design for improved system efficiency
  • 2.5MW/5MWh capacity housed in a standard 20-foot container
  • Unrivaled Safety Assurance: Proven reliability through the world’s largest and longest BESS Burn Test

With its high integration, intelligence, and adaptability, the PowerTitan2.0 is well-suited to meet the diverse grid application needs in the Philippines and supports the region’s transition to a more sustainable energy infrastructure.

Meeting Growing Residential Energy Needs: All-New Low-Voltage Residential Storage Energy MG5-10RL

As the region experiences rapid urbanization and rising energy costs, there is a clear shift toward residential solar-plus-storage solutions that offer greater independence, reliability, and efficiency. Sungrow’s soon-to-be-launched residential series is designed in response to these needs, setting a new benchmark for intelligent and user-centric home energy management.

One of the most anticipated highlights of Sungrow’s booth was a preview of its upcoming Low-Voltage Residential Energy Storage MG5/6/8/10RL—a new benchmark in smart, flexible, and user-friendly home energy solutions. The official release of this innovative solution is coming soon, and full details will be unveiled.

Sungrow has always pursued innovation and excellence,” said Luis Xu, General Manager of Sungrow APAC Region. “With our strong commitment to technological advancement and product quality, we are dedicated to addressing the unique needs of the Southeast Asian market. With industry-leading products like the new MG series and PowerTitan2.0, we’re constantly deepening our relationship with local partners and supporting the Philippines in bridging a more sustainable future.”

About Sungrow

Sungrow, a global leader in renewable energy technology, has pioneered sustainable power solutions for over 28 years. As of December 2024, Sungrow has installed 740 GW of power electronic converters worldwide. The Company is recognized as the world’s No. 1 on PV inverter shipments (S&P Global Commodity Insights) and the world’s most bankable energy storage company (BloombergNEF). Its innovations power clean energy projects in over 180 countries, supported by a network of 520 service outlets guaranteeing excellent customer experience. At Sungrow, we’re committed to bridging to a sustainable future through cutting-edge technology and unparalleled service. For more information, please visit: www.sungrowpower.com.

Powering AI with Chiplet Innovation: MSquare’s ML100 IO Die Live at COMPUTEX 2025

TAIPEI, May 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — COMPUTEX 2025, Asia’s largest and most influential technology event, is currently underway at the Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center, attracting over 50,000 professionals from 34 countries. Making its debut at the show, MSquare Technology is showcasing the ML100 IO Die—the Chiplet solution designed for AI SoC architectures—demonstrating cutting-edge advancements in Chiplet integration and high-speed interconnect solutions.

MSquare showcases its latest Chiplet Interconnect solution to visitors at COMPUTEX 2025.
MSquare showcases its latest Chiplet Interconnect solution to visitors at COMPUTEX 2025.

With the theme “AI Next,” the event highlights AI & Robotics, Next-Gen Tech, and Future Mobility. As AI models scale exponentially, traditional SoC integration is hitting bandwidth, power, and cost bottlenecks. In response, MSquare introduces a more flexible and energy-efficient Chiplet-based interconnect solution—the ML100 IO Die.

The ML100 IO Die is an interconnect Chiplet designed for data centers and high-performance computing, integrating advanced UCIe protocol and HBM3 memory interface technology. By decoupling Soc and HBM through Chiplet partitioning, ML100 optimizes die area, cost, and power consumption while significantly increasing memory bandwidth. It supports 32Gbps UCIe PHY with a peak bandwidth of 1TB/s, significantly outperforming traditional monolithic SoC packaging solutions. It is ideally suited for AI accelerators, inference engines, and high-performance computing chips. In recognition of its innovation, ML100 received the “Best IP of the Year” award from EE Awards Asia 2024.

Founded in 2021, MSquare Technology is led by a global team of semiconductor veterans from AMD, Apple, and MediaTek. The company develops high-speed interface IP and Chiplet solutions across diverse protocols—including UCIe, HBM, ONFI, LPDDR, PCIe, and USB—covering process nodes from 5nm to 180nm. Its technologies are deployed across AI, data center, HPC, and advanced consumer applications.

MSquare has offices in APAC, US and Australia, forming a global support network to drive faster customer engagement and international deployment.

“Chiplet interconnects are the foundation of scalable AI computing,” said Rui Tang, Co-founder of MSquare Technology. “By participating in COMPUTEX, we aim to deepen collaboration with ecosystem partners and drive the adoption of next-gen SoC architectures optimized for bandwidth, power, and flexibility.”

Visit MSquare Technology at COMPUTEX 2025 – Booth N1231, Hall 1, Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center.

AXA Study: Over 60% of Hong Kong workers encounter elevated stress levels exceeding global average

Younger generation confronts critical mind health challenges,
necessitating enhanced workplace support

HONG KONG, May 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Work-related factors exert a greater influence on the mind health of Hong Kong’s workforce compared to the global average, according to the latest findings from the AXA Mind Health Report 2025 (“the Study”). Among the affected demographics, young millennials (aged 25-34) and Gen Z (aged 18-24) face the most severe mind health challenges. They experience higher rates of stress, anxiety and depression and take sick leave more frequently due to mind health-related issues. Notably, this young generation experienced disproportionately higher rates of mental health problems compared to older generations, prompting corporations to enhance their mind health strategies.

The annual Study, which evaluates mind health[1] and wellbeing globally, presents a concerning picture of Hong Kong’s workforce grappling with elevated stress levels and mind health challenges. 80% of the working population in Hong Kong cited multiple factors affecting their mind wellbeing, including uncertainty about the future in a rapidly changing world (58%), financial instability and job insecurity (58%), difficulty achieving a healthy work-life balance (53%), loneliness and social isolation (45%). Notably, work-related stress (60%) is particularly acute in Hong Kong—higher than the global average (56%).

Four in 10 Gen Z take sick leave due to mind health issues

The overwhelming pressure at work has become an invisible burden, impacting both mind and physical well-being. A staggering 84% of the working population indicated that work-related stress interferes with their daily lives, citing issues such as sleep disturbances (36%), decreased motivation (33%), physical symptoms (such as headaches and muscle tension) (26%), mood swings or irritability (25%), difficulties in concentrating (22%), and changes in appetite (19%).

The Study found that 23% of working population had taken sick leave due to mind health issues. This trend was particularly pronounced among younger generations, with 40% of Gen Z (aged 18–24) having done so — the highest among all age groups. The rate declines noticeably with age: 33% of young millennials (25–34), 26% of older millennials (35–44), and just 20% of those aged 45–54 — only half the rate of Gen Z. These figures highlight the more widespread and severe mind health challenges faced by younger members of the workforce.

Mind health issues most severe among young millennials and Gen Z

The Study has also revealed that 20% of the respondents potentially experience severe or more extreme impacts. Among these, young millennials reported the highest rate (33%) of severe or above-severe levels of depression, anxiety, or stress, closely followed by Gen Z (31%). The impact was comparatively lower among older age groups: 23% in the 35–44 age range and 18% among those aged 45–54.

Y ounger g eneration m ore i nclined to u se AI for m anaging mind health

With the growing prevalence of technology, 29% of respondents report using mind health applications or services to manage their well-being. The tools they are most interested in include AI-driven sleep tracking apps (66%), digital journaling (60%), mindfulness and meditation apps (59%), and AI-powered virtual therapist chatbots (57%). Usage rates show significant generational differences: Gen Z has the highest adoption rate (46%), followed by younger millennials (41%). In contrast, only 15% of respondents aged 55 and above use AI for mind health management, highlighting the greater popularity of digital mind health tools among younger generations.

Younger generations expect greater support for mind health from employers

Notably, around 60% of working individuals expect companies to implement more comprehensive mind health workplace policies. This demand is particularly pronounced among younger generations, with 70% of Gen Z and 82% of younger millennials expressing such expectations. These findings underscore the current inadequacy of mind health support in many workplaces and the heightened importance younger generations place on employer-provided mind health resources.

Emily Li, Chief Employee Benefits and Wellness Officer, AXA Hong Kong and Macau, said “Mind health is a key factor in overall personal wellbeing. Faced with immense pressure in daily life, the mind health challenges of Hong Kong workers must not be overlooked, particularly the younger generation’s ability to cope with stress. AXA is committed to helping businesses improve employees’ mind health and wellbeing while actively developing new mind health products and services, aiming to provide more comprehensive and appropriate support solutions for society as a whole, catering to the diverse mind health needs across different generations.”

In light of the study insights, AXA has launched the mind health self-check, a digital tool to help users identify their strengths and areas of potential improvement for effective management of their mental well-being. The Self-check aims to educate and help individuals assess, understand, and improve their mental well-being. In addition, AXA is developing a corporate version to support employers to better understand the mind health status of the workforce – unlocking insights to develop personalized mind health initiatives.

Find out more about AXA Mind Health Self-check: https://mindhealthselfcheck.axa.com/

Furthermore, in order to encourage the public to share more about their struggles with those around them, AXA has collaborated with Hartbeat to produce a documentary titled “Group Therapy.” Through 90 minutes of sincere conversation, this film aims to encourage individuals to openly discuss mind health issues and proactively confide in those in their vicinity.

Emily Li, Chief Employee Benefits and Wellness Officer, AXA Hong Kong and Macau, attended the media luncheon for the AXA Study of Mind Health and Wellbeing 2025, where she shared the findings and her insights.
Emily Li, Chief Employee Benefits and Wellness Officer, AXA Hong Kong and Macau, attended the media luncheon for the AXA Study of Mind Health and Wellbeing 2025, where she shared the findings and her insights.

[1] The report uses the term mind health rather than mental health to emphasise the positive objective of the study which is to help break down the stigma still associated with mental illness.

About AXA Study of Mind Health and Wellbeing (AXA Mind Health Study)

The AXA Mind Health Study is an annual assessment of mind health and wellbeing worldwide, aimed at evaluating the current state of mind health globally. It provides individuals and businesses with the insights and advice necessary to foster positive mind health.

The AXA Mind Health Study 2025 was conducted in collaboration with IPSOS between 8 October and 11 November 2024 by means of an online survey among a total of 17,000 respondents aged between 18 and 75 years old across 16 countries and regions, namely France, the UK, Germany, Spain, Italy, Ireland, Belgium, Switzerland, Turkey, the US, Mexico, mainland China and Hong Kong, Japan, Thailand and the Philippines.

In Hong Kong, a total of 1,000 working individuals aged between 18 and 75 years were surveyed, including 815 individuals in full-time, part-time, or self-employment.

About AXA Hong Kong and Macau

AXA Hong Kong and Macau is a member of the AXA Group, a leading global insurer with presence in 50 markets and serving 95 million customers worldwide. Our purpose is to act for human progress by protecting what matters.

As one of the most diversified insurers in Hong Kong, we offer integrated solutions across Life, Health and General Insurance. We are the largest General Insurance provider and a major Health and Employee Benefits provider. Our aim is to not only be the insurer to provide comprehensive protection to our customers, but also a holistic partner to the individuals, businesses and community we serve. At the core of our service commitment is continuous product & service innovation and customer experience enrichment, which is achieved through actively listening to our customers’ needs and leveraging and investing in technology and digital transformation.

We embrace our responsibility to be a driving force against climate change and a force for good to create shared value for our community. We are proud to be the first to address the importance of mental health through different products and services and thought leading iconic research. Our overall Sustainability Strategy, with emphasis on climate strategy and biodiversity commitment, is developed based on TCFD recommendations. We are committed to integrating environmental, social and governance factors across our business and strive to contribute to a sustainable future through 3 distinct roles – as an investor, insurer and an exemplary company.

THIS PRESS RELEASE IS AVAILABLE ON AXA’S WEBSITE: AXA.COM.HK  

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