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TRC Drift Team Competes in 2025 FDJ2 International Series — Igniting Asian Drift Fever

HONG KONG, June 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Hong Kong-based drift team TRC (TYPE R CLUB) is set to compete in the 2025 season of Formula Drift Japan 2 (FDJ2), poised to challenge the pinnacle of international drifting. Led by Team Principal and lead racer James Tang, the team will be joined by a cohort of promising young talent from across Asia. Combining technical precision with relentless passion, TRC is committed to delivering standout performances and making a strong mark throughout the season.

Two Decades of Dedication – From Hong Kong to the Global Stage

Since its establishment in 2005, TRC has remained dedicated to promoting motorsport culture. From touring car racing to competitive drifting, the team has built a comprehensive and professional development pathway for emerging racers. Headquartered in Hong Kong and operating primarily out of the Zhuhai International Circuit, TRC has consistently hosted a range of track days, car tuning events, and drift competitions, providing valuable hands-on experience to racers throughout Asia.

FDJ2 Campaign: Enhanced Racer Line-up

The 2025 FDJ2 season commenced in April, with TRC fielding a dynamic team that combines seasoned professionals with rising stars of the drifting world:

  • James Tang|Hong Kong
    TRC Team Principal and lead racer with over 20 years of competitive experience. Tang has participated in prestigious events including the TCR International Series and the Red Bull Drift Battle.
  • Hubert Li|Hong Kong
    Wine entrepreneur and RSR x TRC racer. Competing since 2017 in a Toyota GR86 (ZN8), Li has previously advanced to the top 32 in competition.
  • Ken Yeung|Hong Kong
    Founder of AGM Motor and KCM TRADE x TRC racer. Since 2023, he has competed with a Toyota ALTEZZA (SXE10), reaching the top 8 in prior FDJ2 events.
  • Ryan Tsui|Hong Kong
    CEO of a fintech group and an active contributor to the local drifting scene. Tsui promotes the development of drifting culture and motorsport exchange throughout Asia. He competed in FDJ2 2024 with a ToyotaCHASER (JZX100) as a KCM TRADE x TRC racer.
  • Timmy Wu|Hong Kong
    Two-time RC model drift world champion, now racing with RSR x TRC. Since 2024, Wu has competed in a Toyota GR86 (ZN8) and advanced to the top 8 in FDJ2.
  • Julian Kwok|Hong Kong
    RSR x TRC racer and student, set to make his official debut in 2025 driving a Toyota Supra (A80). At just 14 years old, Kwok is the youngest racer on the team and will be competing in FDJ2 for the first time.

TRC will compete in the full FDJ2 season, contending alongside elite racers from Japan, Mainland China, New Zealand, and Bangladesh.

Post-race fan engagement and autograph session, from left: Ryan and Ken of KCM TRADE x TRC, and Timmy of RSR x TRC.
Post-race fan engagement and autograph session, from left: Ryan and Ken of KCM TRADE x TRC, and Timmy of RSR x TRC.

Looking Ahead – TRC Anchored in Hong Kong, Connecting the Asian Motorsport Community

TRC affirms that the 2025 FDJ2 campaign is more than a racing endeavour—it is a mission to foster deeper connections within Asia’s motorsport ecosystem. Through international competition, the team aims to further accelerate the growth of the local drifting scene, nurture emerging talent, and integrate motorsport education with charitable initiatives to broaden its social impact.

NYSE Content Advisory: Pre-Market update + NYSE co-creates ‘Taking Stock’ content series

NEW YORK, June 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) provides a daily pre-market update directly from the NYSE Trading Floor. Access today’s NYSE Pre-market update for market insights before trading begins. 

J.D. Durkin delivers the pre-market update on Jun 3rd

  • The major averages are moving lower ahead of today’s open after the Organization for Economic Co-Operation and Development cut its economic forecast for the U.S. and globally in lieu of the recent tariff ramp-up.
  • Earlier today, at a leading financial technology conference in Amsterdam, the NYSE, in collaboration with Money 20/20, FINTECH TV, and Cheddar, announced a new content series called Taking Stock
  • The Taking Stock program will air weekdays, live from the NYSE trading floor, talking finance of the future. The first episode debuts in mid-August, distributed across all major platforms, and will be hosted by J.D. Durkin.

Click here to watch a preview of Taking Stock

Opening Bell
OLO (NYSE: OLO) celebrates its 20th anniversary

Closing Bell
Madrona celebrates the winners of the 2024 Madrona IA40 List

Video – https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/2702222/NYSE_Market_Update_June_3.mp4

 

Aviva and FNZ unveil latest innovations to enhance adviser experience

  • Aviva platform continues development of innovative technology to support advisers.
  • The latest innovation, the Aviva Analytics tool, is now live with selected adviser firms, providing powerful MI and reporting capabilities.
  • This latest innovation is underpinned by the scale and reliability of the Aviva platform, which executes around 350,000 automated trades every day.

LONDON, June 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Following the launch of its Onshore Bond on Adviser Platform last month, Aviva is pleased to announce its latest technology developments, in partnership with FNZ, as part of its ongoing commitment to enhance support for advisers. The developments are already live with a group of selected firms, ahead of a full rollout planned later this year.

Firstly, Aviva Analytics is an advanced MI suite, to be hosted within a new Adviser Hub area on Aviva’s Adviser Platform.

It will be available through self-serve and will provide access to complex and large volume data reports, containing comprehensive reports and MI. The new functionality will allow advisers to easily manipulate and access all the data in a single, easy to use report.

Aviva Analytics will provide additional data and enable Advisers to build bespoke reports and filtered by factors such as firm, investment type, product type, and individual adviser, without needing to export data to a spreadsheet. 

In addition, further developments will also include enhanced ISA allowance availability and a consolidated view of fees and charges.

These innovations further strengthen the long-term partnership between Aviva and FNZ, who have worked together since 2018, delivering an enhanced experience for advisers.

Al Ward, Head of Aviva Adviser Platform, said: “We are very excited about what Aviva Analytics will offer, and how it will support advisers in providing better MI for their interactions with their clients. The pilot is in its initial stages, and we are looking forward to working with these adviser firms and getting their feedback. This has been a feature of the way we build and deliver upgrades with FNZ, ensuring that our new deliveries meet adviser needs.

“This is the latest in our recent developments. Earlier this month we also announced the deployment of Unipass Letter of Authority on the platform, via Origo technology, which was a step forward in removing an industry barrier for advisers, and allowing them to recommend the most appropriate solutions for their clients.

“We collaborate very closely with FNZ in planning, prioritising and developing these tech developments in support of advisers. When you consider the scale of trading on the platform – around 350,000 automated trades every day – we believe our platform provides the sort of support advisers tell us they need.”

Alastair Conway, Group Head of FNZ UK, said: “Our partnership with Aviva is built on a shared commitment to delivering meaningful, adviser-focused innovation. Aviva Analytics is a great example of how we’re working together to simplify complexity and unlock better access to data, insights, and reporting. The close collaboration between our teams ensures that new features aren’t just technically robust – they’re genuinely useful for advisers and aligned to the way they work. Innovations like this support our wider purpose at FNZ – to open up wealth and make wealth management accessible to more people.”

FNZ and Aviva are co-sponsoring the lang cat’s AdviceTech Catwalk, taking place on 5 June 2025 at Crypt on the Green in London. FNZ serves as the anchor sponsor, with Aviva also lending their support to this showcase of emerging advice technology.

Notes to editors:

  • We are the UK’s leading diversified insurer and we operate in the UK, Ireland and Canada. We also have international investments in India and China.
  • We help our 20.5 million customers make the most out of life, plan for the future, and have the confidence that if things go wrong we’ll be there to put it right.
  • We have been taking care of people for more than 325 years, in line with our purpose of being ‘with you today, for a better tomorrow’. In 2024, we paid £29.3 billion in claims and benefits to our customers.
  • In 2021, we announced our ambition to become Net Zero by 2040, the first major insurance company in the world to do so. While we are working towards our sustainability ambitions, we recognise that while we have control over Aviva’s operations and influence over our supply chain, when it comes to decarbonising the economy in which we operate and invest, Aviva is one part of a far larger global system. Nevertheless, we remain focused on the task and are committed to playing our part in the collective effort to enable the global transition. Find out more about our climate goals at www.aviva.com/sustainability/climate and our sustainability ambition and action at www.aviva.com/sustainability/.
  • Aviva is a Living Wage, Living Pension and Living Hours employer and provides market-leading benefits for our people, including flexible working, paid carers leave and equal parental leave. Find out more at www.aviva.com/about-us/our-people
  • As at 31 December 2024, total Group assets under management at Aviva Group were £407 billion and our estimated Solvency II shareholder capital surplus as at 31 March 2025 was £7.6 billion. Our shares are listed on the London Stock Exchange and we are a member of the FTSE 100 index.
  • For more details on what we do, our business and how we help our customers, visit www.aviva.com/about-us
  • The Aviva newsroom at www.aviva.com/newsroom includes links to our spokespeople images, podcasts, research reports and our news release archive. Sign up to get the latest news from Aviva by email.
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Oregon Institute of Technology Expands Student Coaching Initiative to Boost Retention and Re-Engage Stopped-Out Learners

With support from nonprofit InsideTrack, Oregon’s only polytechnic university is helping more rural and remote learners enroll, persist, and succeed

KLAMATH FALLS, Ore., June 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The Oregon Institute of Technology (Oregon Tech), Oregon’s polytechnic university serving more than 5,300 students, today announced the expansion of a multi-year student support initiative that will provide one-on-one coaching for students across its in-person and online programs. Through an expanding partnership with nonprofit InsideTrack, the university has rolled out personalized coaching services to help students enroll, persist, and ultimately complete their degrees.

“Our coaching program has grown rapidly, driven by the entrepreneurial approach we have taken and a shared commitment to meeting students’ evolving needs,” said Greg Stringer, associate vice provost for strategic enrollment management and retention. “Oregon Tech is built to be agile—designed to meet students where they are and guide them toward success. At a time when too few students are thriving in STEM fields, our work is about more than enrollment or retention—it’s about changing lives and expanding opportunity through education.”

Over the past 18 months, Oregon Tech has steadily expanded the coaching program to deliver high-touch support for learners, improve enrollment outcomes, and build long-term coaching capacity that engages students in both on-campus and fully online programs. Initial efforts focused on targeted outreach and support for re-enrolling students, and have since grown to include proactive coaching for first-time students as well as coaching to promote retention and long-term student success.

Since launching with InsideTrack in 2023, Oregon Tech has deployed success coaching throughout the student lifecycle, providing one-on-one support to help learners navigate everything from choosing the right academic program to building a plan for how they will balance education with work, family, and financial responsibilities.

“Given the range of work, family, and financial commitments most students are juggling today, it’s not enough to simply open the door. We need to actively walk alongside students as they navigate their journey,” said Ruth Claire Black, dean of online learning and global engagement at Oregon Tech. “This is about building a culture of support that meets students where they are, whether they’re enrolling for the first time, returning after time away, or working to persist through academic or personal challenges.”

Across Oregon, nearly 500,000 Oregonians have some college credit but no degree. The university’s approach comes at an important time for Oregon higher education, as the state’s 40-40-20 goal—set in 2011 to ensure that all young adult Oregonians attain a high school diploma, postsecondary certificate, or college degree—nears its target date.

This partnership, which started in 2023, has been funded in part using competitive grant funding from the state of Oregon’s Higher Education Coordinating Commission (HECC), underscoring Oregon’s broader commitment to student success across the state’s public colleges and universities. These funds, in addition to institutional support, will enable Oregon Tech to expand coaching to both re-enrolling and first-time students and begin supporting prospective students as they evaluate and enroll in one of the university’s program offerings, ranging from certificate programs to bachelor’s degrees.

“Oregon Tech’s students reflect the broad range of experiences of students in higher education today. Many are first-generation, working adults, transfer students, or returning students looking to sharpen their skills or retool for a new career,” said Ruth Bauer, president of InsideTrack and a lifetime Oregon resident. “This is about making sure they don’t have to navigate those challenges alone. Oregon Tech is doubling down on coaching as a way to provide the kind of high-touch, sustainable support that will help more students stay on track—and achieve their full potential.”

With over 5,300 students across its campuses and online programs, Oregon Tech serves a diverse population of career-driven learners, many of whom are working adults, transfer students, or military-affiliated. Nearly one-third of its students take at least one class online, while 15% study fully online. As Oregon’s only public polytechnic university, Oregon Tech blends rigorous academics with real-world experience in engineering, health, technology, and business by integrating internships, clinical experiences, and fieldwork into its curriculum.

For more information on Oregon Tech’s work visit www.oit.edu.

About Oregon Tech: Oregon Institute of Technology (Oregon Tech) is the only public polytechnic university in Oregon, offering innovative, hands-on education in engineering, technology, health sciences, and applied sciences. With campuses in Klamath Falls, Portland-Metro, and online, Oregon Tech serves over 5,300 students and is committed to preparing graduates for successful careers and leadership in a rapidly changing workforce.

About InsideTrack: InsideTrack is a mission-driven nonprofit that fuels positive change by empowering and advancing all learners to achieve their educational and career goals through the transformative power of coaching. We help people get the education they need to enhance well-being, create opportunity and secure meaningful employment — ultimately facilitating economic and social mobility. Since 2001, we have served over 3.5 million learners, partnering with more than 380 institutions and organizations to directly improve enrollment, retention, completion, and career advancement — tailoring our coaching outcomes to fit the needs of our partners and the learners they support. Our coaching methodology is evidence-based and research-confirmed, supporting all types of learners at every stage of their journey — especially those who face systemic barriers to postsecondary success. We are a catalyst for transformational impact, ultimately empowering learners and the organizations that serve them. To learn more, visit www.insidetrack.org and follow us on LinkedIn @InsideTrack and X @InsideTrack.

OREiN Launches World’s First Matter-Certified Smart Bathroom Exhaust Fan, Advancing AiDot’s Leadership in Smart Home Innovation

LOS ANGELES, June 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — With the official release of the Matter 1.3 protocol, AiDot continues its pioneering streak in multi-platform smart home innovation. Today, AiDot proudly announces that its sub-brand OREiN has launched the industry’s first Matter 1.3-Certified Smart Bathroom Exhaust Fan, named OL05S. This next-generation fan seamlessly integrates ventilation, lighting, audio, and sensing into one unified and intelligent system.

World’s First Matter-Certified Smart Bathroom Exhaust Fan by OREiN — works with all major smart home platforms.
World’s First Matter-Certified Smart Bathroom Exhaust Fan by OREiN — works with all major smart home platforms.

As one of the earliest adopters of the Matter protocol, AiDot has already reached major milestones in the realms of smart lighting and air purification — including the sale of over one million Matter-certified smart bulbs and the launch of the WELOV P200 Pro, recognized as the world’s first Matter-Certified air purifier, introduced earlier last year. The debut of the OREiN OL05S marks the brand’s latest advancement into the smart climate and utility category, showcasing AiDot’s unwavering commitment to pushing boundaries and delivering innovative, category-defining Matter-enabled devices.

The OREiN OL05S Smart Bathroom Exhaust Fan transforms the traditional bathroom into an intelligent, sensory-rich space. Designed for both high performance and personalization, it offers a range of advanced features:

Seamless Smart Home Integration — Powered by Matter 1.3

Effortlessly connect the fan to any major smart home platform — Apple Home, Alexa, Google Home, or SmartThings — without the need for additional hubs or complicated setup. Simply scan the QR code to link the fan to your preferred app. Regardless of the ecosystem, users can enjoy core functions such as on/off control, color customization, scheduling, and automation — all within a unified and consistent experience. It’s a future-ready solution designed for smarter bathrooms.

Total Control, Your Way — App, Remote & Voice

While essential features can be accessed via voice control through leading platforms, the AiDot app unlocks the full capabilities of the OL05S. Adjust airflow between 110 and 160 CFM — both optimized for quiet operation — customize lighting temperature from 2700K to 6500K, manage indoor humidity levels, and explore 16 million RGB ambient color options. Real-time humidity monitoring provides valuable insights into your bathroom’s environment. Additionally, the included wall-mountable remote gives users convenient physical control — ideal for those who prefer a more traditional interface.

Smart Humidity Sensor for Greener Dehumidification

Equipped with a built-in humidity sensor, the OL05S activates at 60% humidity — well below the typical 70% threshold of standard fans. This early response helps prevent mold growth, reduces energy consumption, and maintains a more comfortable indoor climate.

Built-in Bluetooth Speaker for Total Relaxation

Elevate your shower experience with immersive sound. Whether you’re listening to a playlist, a guided meditation, or ambient white noise, the high-fidelity Bluetooth speaker transforms your bathroom into a personal sanctuary.

Streamlined Installation with Fast-Mount Bracket

Installing bathroom fans can be challenging due to the need for precise cutting and placement. The OL05S simplifies the process with an exclusive fast-mount bracket that minimizes prep work and ensures easier positioning, making installation quicker and more user-friendly.

Availability

The OREiN OL05S Matter Smart Bathroom Exhaust Fan can now be purchased at $265.99 with code “orein05” now available on Amazon, with full global Matter integration supported from launch.

About OREiN:

OREiN, a brand of AiDot, serves as a prominent provider of lighting solutions for home construction and renovation. With its roots deeply embedded in a distinguished lighting manufacturing legacy of 20 years, OREiN prioritizes the creation of a more healthful and delightful lifestyle through the enhancement of lighting environments in both indoor and outdoor spaces.

CLO and Coach Announce Global 3D Design Contest: “The Handbag Edit”

  • Top Digital Fashion Design Software Developer and Global Fashion Icon Partner to Empower Next-Gen Handbag Designers

NEW YORK, June 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — CLO Virtual Fashion, creator of leading 3D fashion design software CLO, together with Tapestry, Inc., a house of iconic accessories and lifestyle brands including Coach, today announced “The Handbag Edit,” a 3D design competition inviting designers worldwide to reimagine Coach handbags through digital innovation. This exciting contest, inspired by the spirit of Coach Play stores, aims to blend Coach’s rich heritage with playful experimentation and the cutting-edge possibilities of 3D design.

Coach Play locations are dynamic spaces designed for co-creation, community building, and fun, reflecting the brand’s commitment to fostering connection. Made for the Gen Z consumer, these stores embody a youthful, innovative, and adventurous spirit while paying homage to Coach’s 84-year history. Drawing inspiration from this, participants are invited to create a digital capsule collection for a Coach Play store using CLO. The submission must include at least one (1) handbag and can be complemented by other items such as bag charms, lifestyle objects, and garments.

Contestants will be provided with Coach brand standards and a color palette to guide their creations, encouraging them to push boundaries while staying true to the brand’s aesthetic. Each contestant may submit up to five (5) entries in total, which will be evaluated based on concept, research/process work, and final renders of the leather goods capsule.

Contest Rewards: A total of $5,000 in cash prizes will be awarded, along with features on CLO and Tapestry’s channels:

  • 1st Place: $2,500 (1 winner)
  • 2nd Place: $1,000 (1 winner)
  • 3rd Place: $500 (1 winner)
  • 4th Place: $250 (4 winners)

Submission Period: The contest officially opens on June 3, 2025, and submissions will be accepted until July 31, 2025. Winners will be announced on August 25, 2025.

Designers are encouraged to visit the official contest page on CONNECT for full guidelines, brand assets, and submission instructions.

About CLO Virtual Fashion

CLO Virtual Fashion is the creator of CLO, the leading 3D fashion design software used and trusted by designers, small businesses, and titans of the fashion industry to achieve a seamless digital workflow. With over two decades of research and development in accurate garment simulation, CLO Virtual Fashion’s mission is to empower users at every step of the garment journey, from concept to design, manufacturing to marketing, and fitting to styling. In addition to 3D garment design software, CLO Virtual Fashion’s products include CLO-SET (a digital asset management and collaboration platform), CONNECT (a digital fashion hub and marketplace), and consumer-facing solutions such as e-commerce virtual fittings. CLO’s interconnected and ever-growing product ecosystem is built to power the future of everything related to garments.

About Tapestry, Inc.

Our global house of brands unites the magic of Coach, Kate Spade New York, and Stuart Weitzman. Each of our brands are unique and independent, while sharing a commitment to innovation and authenticity defined by distinctive products and differentiated customer experiences across channels and geographies. We use our collective strengths to move our customers and empower our communities, to make the fashion industry more sustainable, and to build a company that’s equitable, inclusive, and diverse. Individually, our brands are iconic. Together, we can stretch what’s possible.

About Coach

Coach is a global fashion house founded in New York in 1941. Inspired by the vision of Creative Director Stuart Vevers and the inclusive and courageous spirit of its hometown, the brand makes beautiful things, crafted to last—for you to be yourself in. Coach is a Tapestry, Inc. brand.

Manufacturers and Logistics Providers Embrace AI for Enhanced Barcode Reading Performance

Survey reveals 90% of users anticipate AI will improve accuracy, ease of use, decode rates, and more

NATICK, Mass., June 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — As traceability and security concerns continue to rise in manufacturing, barcode reading is becoming increasingly vital on production lines worldwide. A survey conducted by Cognex reveals that manufacturers are looking to AI to address their biggest barcode reading challenges and improve overall performance.

Cover of the Industrial Barcode Reading Survey Report recently released by Cognex.
Cover of the Industrial Barcode Reading Survey Report recently released by Cognex.

“Leveraging advanced technology to make our customers’ jobs easier is at the core of everything we do at Cognex. This survey reinforces the value of embedding AI into our barcode reading solutions,” said Carl Gerst, Executive Vice President of Vision and ID Products. “Our innovative AI-powered barcode reading solutions deliver unparalleled performance, reliability, and customer experience, addressing the most pressing challenges facing our customers.”

The survey, which included 283 participants from manufacturing and logistics businesses in Asia, North America, and Europe, highlights the growing importance of AI in barcode reading applications. Key findings indicate that reading difficult codes is the primary concern for users, and they expect AI to deliver better performance and reliability.

Key Insights

  • Reading difficult codes: The survey identified that damaged, smudged, or wrinkled barcodes are the top challenge for 41% of respondents, followed by issues with distortion, reflections, and curved surfaces (39%), and troublesome code sizes and locations (35%).
  • AI expectations: Respondents overwhelmingly believe that AI will enhance barcode reading performance, with almost half (47%) expecting higher read rates. Other leading expectations include more accurate detection and improved reading of damaged codes, with logistics providers in particular emphasizing accurate detection.
  • Reliability and maintenance: When choosing a barcode reader, reliability and ease of maintenance are the top priorities for users. This focus on dependable performance is understandable since only 21% of respondents said they’re experts, while a third said they’re novices. That lack of expertise makes maintenance issues even more pressing when making a buying decision for crucial day-to-day operations.

The free report is available for download at cognex.com/barcode-insights.

The insights from this survey underscore the critical role of AI in transforming barcode reading technology. As manufacturers seek to overcome challenges and improve efficiency, AI-powered barcode readers like the recently introduced Cognex DataMan 290 and DataMan 390 are poised to meet these demands with advanced decoding capabilities. For more information, visit cognex.com/dataman-290 or call 1-855-4-COGNEX.

About Cognex Corporation
For over 40 years, Cognex has been making advanced machine vision easy, paving the way for manufacturing and distribution companies to get faster, smarter, and more efficient through automation.

Innovative technology in our vision sensors and systems solves critical manufacturing and distribution challenges, providing unparalleled performance for industries from automotive to consumer electronics to packaged goods.

Cognex makes these tools more capable and easier to deploy and thanks to a longstanding focus on AI, helping factories and warehouses improve quality and maximize efficiency without needing highly technical expertise.

We are headquartered near Boston, USA, with locations in over 30 countries and more than 30,000 customers worldwide. Learn more at cognex.com.

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LAWA 2025 Marks 10th Anniversary with New Awards for Schools, Universities, and Changemakers

PETALING JAYA, Malaysia, June 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Talent Corporation Malaysia Berhad (TalentCorp), the strategic think tank under the Ministry of Human Resources (KESUMA), today announced the launch of the LIFE AT WORK Awards 2025 (LAWA 2025), commemorating its 10th anniversary with a renewed commitment to recognise outstanding employers and institutions that champion progressive workplace practices, sustainability, inclusivity, and talent development in Malaysia.

Fireside Chat session entitled “Balancing Productivity in a Tech Driven World” moderated by Datuk Jake Abdullah, TalentCorp 50 Fellow, Thomas Mathew, Group Chief Executive Officer TalentCorp, Adrita Datta, Head of Human Resources Malaysia & Singapore Cluster British American Tobacco and Wai Yu See Toh, Chief Executive Officer, Central Force International.
Fireside Chat session entitled “Balancing Productivity in a Tech Driven World” moderated by Datuk Jake Abdullah, TalentCorp 50 Fellow, Thomas Mathew, Group Chief Executive Officer TalentCorp, Adrita Datta, Head of Human Resources Malaysia & Singapore Cluster British American Tobacco and Wai Yu See Toh, Chief Executive Officer, Central Force International.

Under this year’s theme, “Driving Inclusivity, Powering Sustainability,” LAWA 2025 introduces three new award categories recognising the important role of schools, universities, and changemakers in shaping a future-ready and inclusive workforce.

During her opening remarks, Chairperson of TalentCorp’s Board of Directors, YB Ms Wong Shu Qi, announced the new award categories, “LAWA 2025 aims to drive change by not only recognising sustainability and inclusivity efforts within the industry, but also by extending recognition to schools and universities. To this end, LAWA 2025 introduces two new awards for academic institutions, highlighting their role in shaping students into future talents,” she said.

TalentCorp Group Chief Executive Officer, Mr Thomas Mather, in his welcoming remarks, highlighted that, when LAWA was introduced in 2013, their focus was clear – to support employers in embracing diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) as part of how they evolved.

“At TalentCorp, we encourage firms and organisations to embrace work-life practices in the workplace. By adopting these principles, we believe they can enhance employee well-being, improve work quality, boost productivity, and foster a positive workplace culture that supports diversity and inclusion,” he said.

The LAWA 2025 will recognise employers in the following 13 categories with 33 awards to be given for:

  1. Best Organisation Award
  2. CEO Champion
  3. CHRO Champion
  4. Women At Work & Leadership
  5. Young Graduates
  6. Employee Care & Well-being
  7. Talent Sustainability
  8. Workplace Innovation
  9. Corporate Social Responsibility
  10. Digital & Tech Excellence
  11. Future-Ready University & College (NEW)
  12. Future-Ready School (NEW)
  13. Changemakers: NGO, NPO, MSME & Others (NEW)

LAWA has grown significantly since its inception. In 2024, the awards saw record-breaking participation with over 713 submissions from more than 200 organisations. These submissions represented a diverse range of entities, including public-listed companies (PLCs), multinational corporations (MNCs), small and medium enterprises (SMEs), and public sector organisations. Following a rigorous evaluation process, a total of 38 awards were presented across 14 categories, celebrating excellence and commitment in key areas such as sustainability, inclusivity, and talent development.

Submissions for the LIFE AT WORK Awards 2025 (LAWA 2025) are open to all employers in Malaysia from 20 June to 3 August 2025. Judging will take place throughout August and September 2025, and the winners will be revealed and celebrated at the LAWA 2025 Awards Ceremony in October. 

For more information and to participate in LAWA 2025, visit www.lifeatwork.my