NEW YORK, Dec. 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — On Black Friday, November 28, VEVOR strengthened its leadership on TikTok Shop across the United States, claiming the No.1 spot in the GS POP Tools & Hardware category with a record-breaking sales performance. Across its four U.S. stores, VEVOR generated $1.5 million in GMV in a single day, with VEVOR Store US contributing more than $1 million alone. This capped off a month of rapid acceleration – November GMV grew by over 50% month-over-month and nearly doubled year-over-year.

Beyond the revenue surge, the brand also saw exceptionally fast sell-through across its hero products. VEVOR’s top sellers – including the Impact Socket Set, Mechanic Work Stool, and Home Power Tool Combo Kit—moved at a pace far above typical daily volumes. This surge wasn’t just algorithmic; it was fueled by marathon livestream sessions where viewers watched live torque tests, triggering immediate add-to-cart spikes. During peak shopping hours, checkouts ran nearly nonstop, with new orders coming in every few seconds and thousands of Impact Socket Sets sold before noon. The product then continued to gain momentum across TikTok Shop, drawing strong user recommendations and reinforcing its position as the community’s preferred choice in the category. This momentum extended beyond the platform as well, with Google Trends showing a notable increase in search interest for VEVOR and its top products during the Black Friday period.

To engage its community ahead of Black Friday, VEVOR also launched a TikTok Challenge #GloryInTheImperfectTry, encouraging creators to share their most inventive attempts and experiments in everyday life. The campaign inspired a wave of user videos—from garage makeovers to furniture builds—highlighting a playful, creative community willing to take on new challenges.  Along the way, participants shared candid experiences with VEVOR products: one mentioned that the kit finally helped them complete a long-delayed shed makeover, while another noted that the socket set made quick work of a car repair, feeling surprisingly solid and reliable for the price.

“This milestone isn’t just about strong sales—it’s about the trust our community places in us,” said Gavin, VEVOR Brand Director. “Seeing shoppers choose VEVOR repeatedly, especially during the most competitive shopping day of the year, reinforces that people see us as a dependable partner in their projects. We’re grateful for that trust, and we’ll continue delivering solutions that help home creators tackle every challenge with confidence.”.

With its commitment to high-quality products and exceptional value, VEVOR empowers home creators to tackle any project with confidence. From everyday repairs to ambitious DIY builds, the brand makes home improvement easier, more efficient, and more rewarding. Looking ahead, VEVOR will continue to refine its product portfolio and enhance the customer experience, providing home improvement solutions that help households and creators across the country bring their ideas to life.

About VEVOR

VEVOR is a home improvement brand offering practical, sturdy, and user-centered products that enrich creativity and daily usability. In its wide-ranging product lineup, including everything from the bathroom to the workshop and from DIY to light industry, the company aims to give users a measure of self-production on their own terrain.

With over 20 million global users, VEVOR continues to empower home creators with pro-performance gear, affordable pricing, and an integrated ecosystem designed to unlock every home’s potential.

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Company: VEVOR
Email: media@vevor.com
Website: https://www.vevor.com

Through this annual program, TraceLink champions global health equity, community resilience, and shared purpose

Summary
TraceLink announced the eight global nonprofit recipients of its 2025 corporate grant program, supporting organizations in the U.S., India, and Spain and providing volunteer opportunities for employees. Built on its mission to enhance health, safety, and the greater good by giving back, the program empowers nonprofits creating healthier, more equitable communities worldwide.

BOSTON, Dec. 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — TraceLink, the largest end-to-end digital network platform for intelligent orchestration of the supply chain, has announced the recipients of its 2025 corporate grant program. Eight nonprofit organizations across the United States, India, and Spain were selected for their alignment with TraceLink’s values of equitable access to care, community health, and sustainability.

For more than 15 years, TraceLink has worked to protect patients by ensuring that critical medicines reach them safely, securely, and on time. That same commitment extends beyond the supply chain and into the communities where TraceLink operates. Through the corporate grant program and community involvement initiatives, the company supports organizations working to improve the quality of life and build healthier, more resilient communities around the world.

“Every year, we’re reminded that meaningful impact comes from partnership,” said Shabbir Dahod, President and CEO of TraceLink. “These organizations are doing the hard, hands-on work to support families, expand access to resources for those in need, and strengthen resilience at the local level. Our role is to stand beside them, amplify their efforts, and help create the conditions for healthier communities to thrive.”

TraceLink’s 2025 Grant Recipients
U.S. Recipients 

• Boston Alliance of LGBTQ+ Youth (BAGLY): A youth-led, adult-supported organization committed to social justice, BAGLY works to create, sustain, and advocate for programs, policies, and services for the LGBTQ+ youth community in Massachusetts. The grant will support wellness programs, inclusive clinical services, and peer-led mental health initiatives such as the Trans Youth Summit and Youth Pride.

  “We’re thrilled to be a recipient of funding through TraceLink to support BAGLY’s Health and Wellness Program,” said Grace Sterling Stowell, Executive Director, BAGLY. “BAGLY has been working with TraceLink for several years now, and we look forward to deepening our relationship through this opportunity. TraceLink’s commitment to equity and community health aligns deeply with BAGLY’s mission to ensure that every LGBTQ+ young person can lead healthy, authentic lives. With TraceLink’s support, more LGBTQ+ youth in Massachusetts will have access to free, no-insurance-required mental health services and so much more. We’re grateful for their partnership and belief in the power of community to make lasting change.”

• Immigrant and Refugee Health Center (IRHC) at Boston Medical Center (BMC): The Immigrant and Refugee Health Center works to eliminate immigration-related barriers to healthcare by integrating BMC’s services into a centralized medical home model, ensuring that migration status does not affect access to care. The grant will help expand trauma-informed care and strengthen case management and patient navigation programs.

  “Boston Medical Center wishes to thank TraceLink for selecting our hospital as a recipient of your 2025 Corporate Grant opportunity,” said Dr. Sarah Kimball, Director, Immigrant & Refugee Health Center at BMC. “Your generous gift helps protect the critical roles and services that keep immigrant and refugee families connected to care, allowing our team to meet evolving needs without fear of disruption.”

• Village Food Hub: The mission of Village Food Hub is to strengthen and increase equity in the Lower Merrimack Valley’s food system by increasing access to healthy, nutritious food, reducing food waste, and promoting environmental sustainability. The grant will support logistics operations and staff resources to recover and distribute nutritious food to families in need, expanding local access to healthy meals.

  “Village Food Hub is thankful to be a grant recipient of TraceLink, especially during this unprecedented time of need,” said Shari McLeod, Executive Director, Village Food Hub. “Village Food Hub aims to increase the number of people we serve in order to provide relief from food insecurity, and support from the greater community is vital to our work. This grant from TraceLink will propel us towards meeting this goal. We are so appreciative of our partnership.”

India Recipients

• Muskaan Foundation for Child Protection: Muskaan is dedicated to preventing child sexual abuse and supporting survivors through education, counseling, and reintegration services. The grant will fund a new social worker position to provide post-release follow-up and educational support for children from the Boys Observation Home in Pune.

  “This grant will help us continue empowering children in conflict with the law to build courage, confidence, and emotional resilience through individualized counseling, life skills education, and creative therapies,” said Shubhada Ranadive, Founder Director, Muskaan Foundation for Child Protection. “With TraceLink’s support, we can expand our holistic, family-centered approach to help more children heal, grow, and reintegrate into society with hope and strength.”

• Niwant Andh Mukta Vikasalay: The mission of Niwant Andh Mukta Vikasalay is to empower visually challenged students by providing holistic development, enabling them to pursue higher education, gain independence, and contribute to society. The grant will fund the development of a multilingual typing tutor and cover system maintenance costs for Niwants’ digital learning ecosystem.

  “We are very excited that TraceLink believes in the revolution that Niwant Andh Mukta Vikasalay is creating in the lives of visually impaired individuals in India,” said Uma Badve, Trustee, Niwant Andh Mukta Vikasalay. “Niwant has been working towards the holistic development of blind students pursuing higher education for the past 30 years, and we are very happy to receive the support of TraceLink to further our work. With this support, we will be able to take Swalekhan Typing Tutor, India’s only accessible multilingual typing tutor, created by Niwant Andh Mukta Vikasalay, to many more blind students across the country, making them truly independent.”

• Vasuandhara Abhiyan, Baner: Vasudhara Abhiyan, Baner, promotes tree planting, soil and water conservation, and rainwater harvesting to boost urban biodiversity and inspire citizens, schools, and businesses to build a greener future. The grant will fund the installation of a new irrigation pipeline to sustain 40,000+ native trees planted through community volunteer efforts on Baner-Pashan Hill.

  “Since 2006, Vasundhara Abhiyan has transformed Baner Hill in Pune from barren land into a thriving green ecosystem, home to more than 50,000 native trees and 55 bird species,” said Amit Pitre, Board Member, Vasundhara Abhiyan, Baner. “The grant will fund installation of an irrigation pipeline to sustain 40,000+ trees and advance the organization’s reforestation and community education efforts.”

Spain Recipients

• Provincia San Juan de Dios España: Provincia San Juan de Dios España is dedicated to healing, caring for, and supporting vulnerable populations such as hospitalized children, individuals with mental illness or disabilities, the homeless, migrants, and refugees. The grant will help launch a dog-assisted therapy program near Barcelona to support patients’ emotional and social well-being.

  “Many thanks to TraceLink for helping us fund dog-assisted therapy for people with mental health disorders,” said Maite Prieto, Strategic Alliances, Provincia San Juan de Dios España. “The bond that patients create with dogs helps maintain high levels of motivation and involvement with the therapeutic process, making their recovery much faster.”

• Soñar Despiertos: Soñar Despiertos supports children in foster homes and residential centers who have been separated from their families. Funding will enable summer camps, educational enrichment, and social inclusion programs designed to promote confidence, stability, and equal opportunity.

  “Our goal is to ensure every child living in a care center has the same opportunities as any other child,” said Chantal Gómez, Director of Fundraising, Soñar Despiertos. “We’re so grateful for this support—it helps make that vision a reality.”

Each year, TraceLink’s grant program follows a thorough review and selection process to identify and support verified, financially responsible nonprofit organizations creating meaningful impact. These partnerships also offer opportunities for TraceLink employees to volunteer directly, strengthen community connections, and make a difference where they live and work.

Learn more about TraceLink’s Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives.

Frequently Asked Questions 

Q: What is TraceLink’s corporate grant program?
A: TraceLink’s corporate grant program is an annual initiative that provides funding to nonprofit organizations making measurable impact within their communities.

Q: How were the 2025 recipients selected?
A: Organizations were evaluated through a review process based on mission alignment and opportunities for TraceLink employees to volunteer directly.

Q: How many nonprofits received grants in 2025 and where are they located?
A: Eight nonprofit organizations were selected—three in the U.S., three in India, and two in Spain.

Q: Why does TraceLink invest in these community programs?
A: The company’s mission to protect patients and strengthen supply chains extends to supporting healthier, more equitable communities where its employees live and work.

About TraceLink
TraceLink Inc. is the largest end-to-end intelligent supply chain platform for life sciences and healthcare, enabling end-to-end orchestration by linking more than 291,000 healthcare and life sciences entities through its Business-to-Network Integrate-Once™ network. Leading companies trust TraceLink to deliver complete global digitalization, visibility, and traceability of healthcare products, ensuring that every patient receives the medicines they rely on, safely, securely, and on time. 

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Phenimax, a specialty tea retailer devoted to premium organic Japanese teas, is proud to announce a significant achievement. Its flagship organic Temomicha (Hand-rolled Japanese Tea), “Marishi Fuji,” has received the Grand Gold Prize, the highest honor at the World Green Tea Contest 2025 in Shizuoka, Japan.

This prestigious recognition reaffirms the unparalleled quality of Marishi Fuji, a premium hand-rolled Japanese tea crafted from organic Marishi leaves. Earlier this year, it achieved the highest bidding price at Japan’s first green tea auction of the season in May, earning significant acclaim both domestically and internationally. Phenimax also submitted Marishi Fuji to leading international competitions, including the Japanese Tea Selection Paris in France (currently under review).

Phenimax will release a Marishi Fuji Temomicha Set, an exquisite, limited-edition that unites the award-winning Marishi Fuji, a bespoke Arita ware tea set, and traditional Wasanbon confectionery. With only ten sets available, each represents a rare opportunity to experience Japan’s finest artistry. Pricing is available upon individual inquiry, and the set serves as a truly distinguished gift for special occasions.

For details on the “Marishi Fuji Temomicha Set”: https://phenimax.com/pages/world-green-tea-contest-2025-entry

For “Marishi Fuji Temomicha Set” Inquiry: https://phenimax.com/pages/marishi-fuji-purchase-inquiry

Preserving a 400-Year Tradition: Temomicha (Hand-rolled Japanese Tea)

Phenimax is not merely a purveyor of organic teas. We are devoted to preserving and sharing with the world the most exquisite and rare premium green teas, meticulously crafted using the Temomi (hand-rolling) method. This traditional technique, with a history of more than 400 years, was recognized as a National Intangible Cultural Heritage of Japan in 2024. Each batch is hand-rolled for over eight hours after harvest, resulting in a tea of remarkable depth and refinement. Among our offerings is the award-winning Marishi Fuji, part of a collection produced only in limited quantities.

The Secret Behind the Legendary Marishi Cultivar

The Marishi Fuji tea, honored with the Grand Gold Prize, offers a once-in-a-lifetime experience. It is crafted from the elusive Marishi cultivar, a legendary and exceptionally rare strain cherished by connoisseurs.

Unlike the neatly trimmed, dome-shaped rows found in most commercial tea fields, the Marishi tea plants grow freely in a gentle, tree-like form. This natural growth allows sunlight to reach every leaf evenly, nurturing the development of leaves of exceptional quality. Each leaf is cultivated organically and carefully hand-picked, one by one. Only the tender new bud and the two young leaves that have just opened—known as Ichishin Niyo (“one bud, two leaves”)—are selected.

In contrast, most teas on the market are machine-harvested, often including stems and tougher leaves. The meticulous hand-picking process used for Marishi Fuji ensures unparalleled flavor and refinement. These uncompromising standards in cultivation and harvesting are key reasons the tea achieved the highest bidding price and widespread acclaim at this year’s first tea auction.

“Wholefood” Organic Matcha (Under the “Unicross” Brand)

Phenimax is also expanding its offerings with globally rare and innovative organic matcha products. Phenimax has commenced pre-orders for its Japanese Wholefood Organic Matcha. In today’s global market, over 90% of matcha is produced using chemical fertilizers and pesticides, artificially creating a vibrant green color. Phenimax challenges this norm by offering matcha that is not only organic but also Wholefood. Typical matcha sold worldwide removes the leaf veins, stripping away most of the nutrients. Phenimax’s proprietary technology finely grinds the entire leaf, including veins, down to a silky powder, delivering the complete nutritional profile. Additionally, Phenimax has developed the world’s only Japanese Wholefood Organic GABA Matcha (as of October 2025), which boasts an elevated GABA content through special technology. Pre-orders for both are now available.

Organic 100% Uji Matcha – The Rarest of the Rare

For true connoisseurs of ceremonial-grade matcha, Phenimax proudly presents an exceptional creation: organic matcha made exclusively from tea leaves grown in the historic Uji region of Kyoto.

Uji has long been celebrated as the birthplace of Japan’s finest tea, yet it now accounts for only about 4% of the nation’s total production. Under the official definition of Uji teas in Japan, teas blended with leaves from neighboring prefectures such as Mie, Nara, or Gifu may still be sold as “Uji matcha.” As a result, nearly all so-called “Uji” matcha on the market is blended.

Phenimax’s matcha is different. Ours is a true organic 100% Uji matcha—pure, authentic, and almost impossible to find, even in Japan. Limited quantities are now available.

Learn more about our Organic Matcha here: https://phenimax.com/pages/the-hidden-truth-about-matcha

Phenimax – Redefining the Future of Japanese Tea

From one-of-a-kind hand-rolled teas like Marishi Fuji to our collection of organic 100% Uji matcha, wholefood organic matcha, and wholefood organic GABA matcha, Phenimax unites centuries of Japanese craftsmanship with contemporary refinement. Each creation embodies the spirit of purity, patience, and perfection that defines authentic Japanese tea.
Experience the art of tea at its highest form. available through our official website and private inquiry.

Website: https://phenimax.com

The Indonesian driver previously claimed the TGR Asia Esports GT Championship title in 2023

BANGKOK, Dec. 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The TOYOTA GAZOO Racing (TGR) Asia Esports GT Championship 2025 concluded at Toyota Alive Space, Bangkok, where fifteen of Asia’s top sim drivers from Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, and Thailand competed across three high-intensity races in Gran Turismo 7.

The championship kicked off with five striking livery designs, each representing the participating countries, bringing vibrancy and identity to the track.

In the individual category, Indonesia’s Andika Rama claimed the top podium spot with a total of 74 points, demonstrating precision, focus, and adherence to his race strategy. First runner-up Moreno Pratama, also from Indonesia, finished with 62 points, while Malaysia’s Chong Kai Chang secured second runner-up with 59 points.

With two drivers on the podium, Indonesia accumulated 169 points across Andika Rama, Farizi Pramaditya, and Moreno Pratama, clinching the Country Championship. Malaysia and Singapore followed in second and third place, earning 151 and 93 points respectively, highlighting consistent performance and strong teamwork over the three races.

Race Highlights

The Suzuka circuit set the tone for an electrifying opening race, with drivers pushing the GR Yaris through its iconic bends and high-speed straights. As the only circuit with wet conditions, the race difficulty was further elevated when an unexpectedly heavy downpour hit the track, turning every lap into a test of reflexes and composure. Drivers had to carefully select and manage their tire compounds, balancing grip and durability to navigate the slippery surfaces, while timing their pit stops strategically to maintain pace without losing precious seconds.

Malaysian frontrunner Taj Aiman seized an early lead, but the spotlight soon shifted to a fierce three-way battle as Andika Rama with Malaysia’s Chong Kai Chang and Iqbal Suji, fought for the podium positions. Spectators were kept on edge as the trio fought corner-to-corner in the slick conditions.

In the final laps, Andika Rama executed a decisive charge to claim victory. Following closely behind were compatriot Moreno Pratama and Chong Kai Chang in second and third place respectively. Despite leading six out of seven laps, Taj Aiman slipped to fourth position after grappling with unfortunate tire issues, marking a dramatic Malaysian-to-Indonesian shift at the top of the results.

The Interlagos leg — the longest circuit yet at 21 laps, nearly three times the length of Suzuka — unfolded under a dramatic day-to-night transition, adding endurance-style complexity to the competition. This was also the first time in the Championship’s history that a full team format race was introduced.

Each team fielded three drivers in the GR010 Hybrid and had to execute two compulsory driver swaps at any point in the race.

This flexible open format placed immense pressure on real-time calls: pitstop strategies, tire management, energy conservation, and maintaining pace as track conditions shifted.

Malaysia, led by opening driver Taj Aiman, established an early advantage, with Singapore’s Fadtris Isa and the Indonesian team trailing close behind. Indonesia and Singapore demonstrated exceptional tire management, stretching their stints and minimising pitstops, while Malaysia, the Philippines, and Thailand cycled through more sets of tires — a choice that would shape the race’s mid-section.

As dusk settled over the Interlagos at Lap 15, Malaysia seized the pit-stop window: Iqbal Suji, the team’s third driver, rejoined the track just as Singapore and Indonesia pitted, reclaiming the lead. By Lap 16, the differing strategies had created a 17-second gap between Singapore and Malaysia.

Malaysia’s carefully timed swaps and teamwork allowed them to extend their advantage in the final laps, ultimately securing first place. Indonesia’s strategy and consistency through evolving conditions earned them second place, while Singapore held strong to claim third.

The final showdown at Watkins Glen unfolded over 14 intense laps, demanding razor-sharp precision and split-second decision-making. Racing in the GR Supra Race Car ’19, Indonesia and Malaysia set the early pace, with Andika Rama continuing his momentum from Suzuka. The field remained incredibly tight, with nearly all drivers separated by less than a second from each other.

A bold early pitstop by the Malaysian team propelled them into the top three by Lap 9. But their strategy came at a cost — rapid tire degradation on the soft compounds forced an additional stop just three laps later to switch onto mediums, opening the door for Indonesia to fight their way back to leading positions.

Singapore’s Fadtris Isa delivered one of the race’s standout moments, climbing into second place and closing in on race leader Andika Rama. His charge briefly reshuffled the leaderboard and kept both Indonesia and Malaysia on alert.

In the final laps, Andika Rama’s precise racecraft and disciplined strategy secured his second individual win of the night, with teammate Moreno Pratama crossing the line in second. Malaysia’s Chong Kai Chang staged an impressive comeback of his own, climbing from seventh to third after his second pit stop — overtaking four competitors in a decisive late-race push to claim the final podium spot at Watkins Glen.

“This year’s TOYOTA GAZOO Racing Asia Esports GT Championship showcased exactly what the TGR philosophy stands for,” said Jaja Ishibashi, General Manager of Toyota Motor Asia. “Every racer pushed their limits, refined their approach, and demonstrated remarkable composure across changing conditions. Beyond the results, what stood out most was the collective commitment to improvement and teamwork. These are values that continue to drive GAZOO Racing forward.”

Responding to his win at the championships — his second TGR Asia Esports GT Championship title since 2023, Andika Rama commented, “Winning the 2025 TOYOTA GAZOO Racing Asia Esports GT Championship is the result of months of preparation and sticking to our race strategies, even as other teams pushed hard and made aggressive pit calls. We focused on refining our approach lap by lap, adjusting in real time while remaining true to our plan. Each corner, each tire change, and each overtaking decision was an opportunity to improve. Seeing our strategy pay off and being crowned Asia’s champion again gives us an incredible sense of pride.”

Echoing Andika Rama’s sentiments, first runner-up Moreno Pratama added, “Competing against the top drivers in Asia was definitely a challenge. Every race tested my focus, adaptability, and determination. Teamwork was evident in every lap for every one of us. In such races, it is not just about speed, but about evolving and supporting one another. I’m proud to have pushed myself to the limit and to have earned a podium finish at the Asia Finals.”

Following his strong performance, second runner-up Chong Kai Chang shared, “Finishing third is bittersweet. I came in aiming for the championship, but earning my first podium spot at the Asia Finals is still a meaningful achievement. Racing against Asia’s best pushes me to keep improving, and I look forward to better accomplishments in my next races.”

Special awards were also given in recognition of drivers’ exceptional performances, with Andika Rama clinching Driver of the Day, Malaysia’s Chong Kai Chang taking home Best Racecraft Driver and Singapore’s Fadtris Isa winning Fastest Race Pace.

The positions were determined from cumulative points earned through finishing positions across all three races, with bonus points for the fastest laps in each of the three races. The top three individuals and teams each received a cash prize of USD 8,000, USD 4,500 and USD 3,000 respectively.

To re-watch the TOYOTA GAZOO Racing Asia Esports GT Championship 2025, please click here.

Hi-res images of event and livery may be downloaded here. 

Appendix

Winners & Prizes

Drivers

Point System of TOYOTA GAZOO Racing Asia Esports GT Championship

Races 

Beyond the main championship, the 2025 Asia Finals weekend delivered a full spectrum of high-octane racing, featuring special exhibition events and fan activations that celebrate the diversity and spirit of the TGR community. 

1. Pro-Am Exhibition Race (Media & Asia Finalists)  

Circuit: Deep Forest Raceway
Car: GR Yaris 

This unique format paired together media representatives from each market with Asia Finalists, blending journalistic curiosity with professional-level racing skill. Media participants will set qualifying times to determine grid positions, setting the stage for a thrilling collaboration between drivers and reporters. 

2. Asia Esports Team Exhibition Race   

Circuit: Race – Road Atlanta 
Car: GR Supra Race Car’19  

This exhibition race brought together 15 esports drivers from five leading Thai esports teams for an intense individual showdown on the virtual Road Atlanta circuit.

3. Time Attack Challenge   

Fans on-site also had the opportunity to experience the racing simulators, setting their best lap times across multiple attempts for a taste of competitive virtual racing.

About the TOYOTA GAZOO Racing Asia Esports GT Championship 2025 

The TOYOTA GAZOO Racing Asia Esports GT Championship 2025 is a regional online race, bringing together the region’s top sim racers to pit their skills against each other in Gran Turismo 7 on PlayStation®41 (PS4®) and PlayStation®51 (PS5®), using a curated line-up of Toyota GR performance models. As a premier regional esports tournament, it showcases the highest level of virtual racing talent across Asia.

Aligned with TOYOTA GAZOO Racing’s global vision, e-Motorsports has become a core pillar of TGR’s motorsport activities — expanding the spirit of racing beyond the physical track. The championship serves as a platform to make motorsports more accessible, inclusive, and engaging for a broader audience, allowing fans and aspiring racers alike to experience the thrill, discipline, and Kaizen-driven mindset that define GAZOO Racing.

About TOYOTA GAZOO Racing (TGR)

TOYOTA GAZOO Racing (TGR) is TOYOTA’s racing company where motorsports activities are a key pursuit of product development. Its ethos builds on a heritage of more than 60 years of excellence in “making ever-better cars”. With this aim, the company takes into account feedback and learnings gained on tough racing roads under harsh environments to create the thrill and joy of racing Toyota GR cars for everyone.

About Toyota Motor Asia

Toyota Gazoo Racing Asia is the motorsports arm at Toyota Motor Asia [TMA], the regional corporate headquarters and subsidiary of Toyota Motor Corporation. TMA leads and supports the Asia region in sales and marketing activities, service parts, accessories and customer services, thus contributing to the overall development of auto industry and the growing economies in the region.

Toyota envisions the future mobility society to bring freedom of movement to all. Moving forward, Toyota will provide a diverse range of mobility services and transportation solutions to people around the world as we transform Toyota into a mobility company.

Eight oral presentations and six posters demonstrate advances in mammography, DBT performance, and density-informed risk modeling

SEOUL, South Korea, Dec. 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Lunit, a leading provider of AI for cancer diagnostics and precision oncology, today announced it will present 14 studies at the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) 2025 Annual Meeting. Spanning screening mammography, digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT), breast density science, and risk modeling, this year’s program represents one of the company’s most extensive evidence portfolios to date. Lunit will exhibit at South Hall, Booth #4100, and host expert-led sessions in the Lunit Education Room #1252 throughout the meeting.

Among the highlighted research, real-world results from Capio S:t Göran Hospital in Sweden evaluated more than 193,000 screening examinations before and after the introduction of Lunit INSIGHT MMG. When AI was paired with a single radiologist, the screening program achieved higher invasive cancer detection, greater positive predictive value, and fewer unnecessary recalls compared to human-only double reading—reinforcing findings from the ScreenTrustCAD interventional trial and demonstrating that AI-integrated single reading can maintain or improve accuracy while alleviating workforce pressure.

New evidence from Massachusetts General Hospital assessed AI performance on screening DBT using 1,000 retrospective examinations, showing that Lunit INSIGHT DBT correctly localized 84.4% of true-positive cancers, with particularly strong performance for mass-presenting and invasive ductal carcinoma cases. The study also detailed cancer subtypes less likely to be identified by AI, offering practical insight into the algorithm’s strengths and limitations as DBT adoption accelerates worldwide.

Further expanding the evidence base, two oral presentations from Elizabeth Wende Breast Care explored how volumetric breast density, as quantified by AI-powered algorithms, and family history influence risk stratification across leading models, and how density changes over time affect prediction consistency. In a cohort of 44,651 women, Tyrer-Cuzick classified substantially more women as high-risk than BOADICEA, driven by heavier weighting of density and family history inputs. A complementary longitudinal analysis of 335,000+ images demonstrated that incorporating volumetric breast density over time improved calibration and discrimination, while static or categorical density inputs consistently underestimated cancer incidence. Together, these findings strengthen the role of density-informed and longitudinal risk modeling in supporting risk-adapted screening strategies.

Lunit will also host a series of expert-led sessions in its Education Room #1252, offering deeper clinical and scientific perspectives on key themes presented at RSNA. Highlights include:

• Image-Based Risk (Nov 30, 1:30–2:00 PM CST)

  A cross-disciplinary discussion featuring Drs. Graham Colditz, Joy Jiang, and Hari Trivedi, exploring how image-based risk complements traditional models and what this means for more personalized, risk-adapted screening strategies.

• Interval Cancer Detection with AI (Dec 1, 11:30 AM–12:00 PM CST)

  Prof. Fiona Gilbert (University of Cambridge) will present new evidence on the ability of AI to identify interval breast cancers typically missed during routine screening, outlining how AI-supported detection could reduce missed cancers and improve population-level screening outcomes.

• Academic Leadership in AI Adoption (Dec 2, 10:30–11:00 AM CST)

  Drs. Liz Morris (UC Davis Health) and Elizabeth Burnside (University of Wisconsin–Madison) will compare two distinct approaches to implementing breast AI in academic environments. The session will examine evidence, ethics, and practical considerations for responsible adoption.

• Real-World DBT Performance (Dec 2, 4:30–5:00 PM CST)

  Dr. Manisha Bahl (Mass General) will share new clinical data on how Lunit INSIGHT DBT performs in digital breast tomosynthesis workflows, highlighting improvements in cancer detection, diagnostic consistency, and the potential to reduce interval cancer rates when integrated into routine practice.

“RSNA is where the field looks to understand whether AI is delivering measurable clinical value, and this year’s program reflects that momentum,” said Brandon Suh, CEO of Lunit. “Across mammography, DBT, and density-driven risk modeling, our studies highlight how rigorously validated AI can enhance screening performance, support radiologists, and strengthen the foundation for risk-adapted care. We remain committed to generating evidence that drives responsible and meaningful adoption in clinical practice.”

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About Lunit

Founded in 2013, Lunit (KRX: 328130) is a global leader on a mission to conquer cancer through AI. Our clinically validated solutions span medical imaging, breast health, and biomarker analysis—empowering earlier detection, smarter treatment decisions, and more precise outcomes across the cancer care continuum.

Lunit offers a comprehensive suite spanning risk prediction and early detection to precision oncology. Our FDA-cleared Lunit INSIGHT suite and breast health solutions support cancer screening in thousands of medical institutions worldwide, while the Lunit SCOPE platform is used in research partnership with global pharma and laboratory leaders for biomarker research, and companion diagnostic development.

Trusted by over 10,000 sites in more than 65 countries, Lunit combines deep medical expertise with continuously evolving datasets to deliver measurable impact—for patients, clinicians, and researchers alike. Headquartered in Seoul with global offices, Lunit is driving the worldwide fight against cancer. Learn more at lunit.io/en.

Appendix – Lunit RSNA 2025 Full Study List

Oral Presentations (8)

• #1 T3-SSBR05, COMPARING FOUR COMMERCIAL AI ALGORITHMS FOR STANDALONE BREAST CANCER DETECTION ON DIGITAL BREAST TOMOSYNTHESIS IN A DUTCH POPULATION-BASED SCREENING COHORT—Sarah D. Verboom, MSc, Radboud university medical center
• #2 T3-SSBR05, MAMMOGRAPHY BREAST CANCER SCREENING TRIAGE USING DEEP LEARNING: RETROSPECTIVE COMPARISON OF 7 COMMERCIAL AI ALGORITHMS—Joshua Rothwell, University of Cambridge
• #3 W2-SPBR, EXPLORING HOW AI INFLUENCES HUMAN DECISION MAKING AND GAZE BEHAVIOUR DURING MAMMOGRAPHY INTERPRETATION—Yan Chen, PhD, Nottingham University
• #4 W3-SSER02, COMPARISON OF THE ACCURACY OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE SOFTWARE FOR THE DETECTION OF PNEUMOTHORAX ON CHEST RADIOGRAPHS—Katrina Nash, MBChB, Oxford University Hospital
• #5 M7-SSBR04, EVOLUTION OF BREAST CANCER SCREENING: FROM HUMAN-ONLY DOUBLE READING VIA AI-INTEGRATED DOUBLE READING TO AI-INTEGRATED SINGLE READING—Karin Dembrower, MD, PhD, Karolinska Institute
• #6 S5-SSBR02, COMPARING HIGH RISK ESTIMATIONS USING VOLUMETRIC BREAST DENSITY WITH TYRER-CUZICK AND BOADICEA RISK MODELS—Stamatia V. Destounis, MD, Elizabeth Wende Breast Care
• #7 M7-SSBR03, IMPACT OF BREAST DENSITY CHANGE OVER TIME ON RISK MODEL CALIBRATION AND PREDICTION ACCURACY—Stamatia V. Destounis, MD, Elizabeth Wende Breast Care
• #8 M7-SSBR04, COMPARISON OF BREAST DENSITY AND AJCC BREAST CANCER PATHOLOGICAL PROGNOSTIC STAGE IN SCREEN DETECTED AND INTERVAL CANCERS IN A UK PROGRAMME—Fleur Kilburn-Toppin, MBBChir, MA, University of Cambridge

Poster Presentations (6)

• #1 R5B-SPBR, OPTIMIZING AI POSITIVE FINDINGS ON PRIOR NEGATIVE MAMMOGRAMS FOR CONTRALATERAL BREAST CANCER DETECTION AFTER BREAST CANCER SURGERY: DISTINGUISHING TRUE FROM FALSE POSITIVES—Eun Kyung Park, MD, PhD, Seoul National University
• #2 S3A-SPBR, WHAT AI SEES – AND WHAT IT DOESN’T: EVALUATING THE DETECTION OF BREAST CANCER SUBTYPES ON SCREENING DIGITAL BREAST TOMOSYNTHESIS—Manisha Bahl, MD, MPH, Massachusetts General Hospital
• #3 M5A-SPBR, A BIOPHYSICS-BASED COMPUTATIONAL APPROACH BOTH OUTPERFORMS AND SYNERGIZES WITH A COMMERCIAL MAMMOGRAPHIC DENSITY ASSESSMENT SOFTWARE FOR BREAST CANCER PREDICTION—Andre Khalil, PhD, MS, University of Maine
• #4 M5A-SPBR, ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE-DERIVED MAMMOGRAPHY SCORES CAN PREDICT ONCOTYPE DX RISK SCORES IN ESTROGEN RECEPTOR POSITIVE BREAST CANCERS—Jung-Oh Lee, MD, MSc, Seoul National University
• #5 T5A-SPBR, AI-BASED MAMMOGRAPHY SCORES FOR PREDICTING PATHOLOGIC AXILLARY METASTASIS AFTER NEOADJUVANT CHEMOTHERAPY IN BREAST CANCER PATIENTS—Na Lae Eun, MD, PhD, Severance Hospital
• #6 T5A-SPBR, ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)-BASED MAMMOGRAPHY SCORES FOR PREDICTING PATHOLOGIC COMPLETE RESPONSE IN BREAST CANCER PATIENTS RECEIVING NEOADJUVANT CHEMOTHERAPY—Na Lae Eun, MD, PhD, Severance Hospital

• Expert in sales and commercial strategy…Ex-Philips and previously served as Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) at Cortechs.ai
• To strengthen revenue growth of AI-based brain imaging solutions in the North American market and expand product deployment across healthcare institutions

SEOUL, South Korea, Dec. 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Neurophet (Co-CEOs Jake Junkil Been and Donghyeon Kim), an artificial intelligence (AI) solution company for brain disorders diagnosis and treatment, announced on 2nd that it has appointed Josh Cohen, a veteran executive from leading global medical device companies, as new Head of Americas Business.

Josh Cohen, newly appointed Head of Americas, brings over a decade of expertise in sales and commercialization strategy within the medical AI sector. He has honed his skills through leadership roles in global sales and marketing at top-tier medical device companies, including Philips—one of the world’s leading medical imaging manufacturers—as well as Cortechs.ai, Shared Imaging, and most recently has worked as the acting Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) with MRI AI-based technology companies to launch and scale in the US and abroad.

Josh Cohen previously served as CCO at Cortechs.ai, one of Neurophet’s global rivals, where he spearheaded the growth of key AI-driven brain imaging analysis products and led the company’s expansion across international markets. Cortechs.ai specializes in AI-based medical imaging analysis software and directly competes with Neurophet in the Americas region.

Neurophet, market leader in the Asia Pacific region, is now focused on accelerating its entry into the Americas with this key appointment. Having led the execution of global commercialization strategies at a leading AI brain imaging analysis company, Josh Cohen will now build the team, the operations, and the customer success for Neurophet in the Americas.

With patients, clinicians, and customer satisfaction at the forefront, Neurophet aims to drive revenue growth, establish distribution partnerships, and implement market entry strategies across Canada, the United States, and South America.

Josh Cohen, Head of Americas Business at Neurophet, stated “I am delighted to be part of Neurophet, a company with global competitiveness in the field of imaging analysis related to Alzheimer’s disease treatment prescriptions and look forward to accelerating product sales by strengthening our entry into the North American market.”

Jake Junkil Been, Co-CEO of Neurophet, said “With Josh Cohen joining us, the pivotal leader behind the rapid growth of our key competitor Cortechs.ai, Neurophet is well-positioned to accelerate product deployment throughout the North American market. Looking ahead, we aim to expand our product offerings with a strong focus on major healthcare institutions across the United States.”

About Neurophet

Neurophet specializes in developing solutions for diagnosis support, treatment guides, and treatment devices targeting brain disorders based on cutting-edge artificial intelligence (AI) technology. The company was founded in 2016 by Co-CEOs Jake Junkil Been and Donghyeon Kim, who developed the next-generation neuro-navigation system.

Major products include brain MRI analysis software “Neurophet AQUA”, PET Image Quantitative Analysis Software “Neurophet SCALE PET”, Brain imaging treatment planning software for electric and magnetic brain stimulation “Neurophet tES/TMS LAB”, Alzheimer’s Disease treatment prescription and monitoring software “Neurophet AQUA AD” for tracking treatment efficacy and side effects, and Multiple Sclerosis image analysis software “Neurophet AQUA MS”.

Neurophet has set its top priority to helping patients suffering from brain disorders. Based on expertise in neuroscience, Neurophet will continue to challenge and grow to explore the human brain’s health and pioneer solutions for brain diseases with AI technology.

• The new milestone came only 13 months after the opening of the 600th store
• Paris Baguette is aggressively expanding its franchise footprint in Europe, building on its success in the US and China
• The multi-unit franchise operation demonstrates the brand’s competitiveness and franchise partnership
• Paris Baguette is scheduled to open its third franchise location near Portobello Market at end-2025

SEOUL, South Korea, Dec. 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Paris Baguette, the global bakery-café franchise under the SPC Group, is adding a new location in Westfield, expanding its global store count to 700. The new milestone came only 13 months after the company celebrated the opening of its 600^th store in mid-October 2024.

Paris Baguette Westfield is Paris Baguette’s fourth location and second franchise store in the UK, reflecting the company’s success in expanding its franchise footprint beyond the US and China to Europe. Paris Baguette’s first franchise store in Canary Wharf has experienced a steady inflow of customers since the opening in November 2024, establishing a compelling presence in the UK market. Paris Baguette Canary Wharf is now well positioned to thrive, aided by a high repeat purchase rate. Notably, the Westfield location is opened by the owner of the first Paris Baguette franchise store. The multi-unit franchise operation demonstrates Paris Baguette’s solid brand competitiveness and franchise partnership.

The Westfield store is located on the ground floor of Westfield London, a large shopping mall in the Shepherds Bush area of west London. With hundreds of global brands across luxury goods, fashion, lifestyle and home appliance categories, Westfield London is one of the biggest shopping centers in the UK, attracting 50 million visitors annually. Paris Baguette Westfield features marble countertops, metal frames in the brand’s signature blue color, and wood finish, with the modern look accentuating the refined brand image. The Westfield store serves a diverse range of products including sandwiches, pastries, and cakes that have been well received by the UK and other European markets, creating unique experiences for both local customers and international visitors.

Wayne Stevenson, the owner of Paris Baguette’s first two franchise stores in the UK, said, “I am excited to be opening in a second location, as my first Paris Baguette in Canary Wharf has made its mark in the local community since its opening last year. What I have learned is that Paris Baguette leads the field in quality and innovation. I look forward to seeing Paris Baguette becoming a household name here.”

Paris Baguette launched in the UK in 2022, with a back-to-back opening of two sites in Battersea Power Station and Kensington High Street. In mid-December this year, the bakery-café chain is scheduled to open its fifth location and third franchise store in the UK, near Portobello Market, the setting for the movie Notting Hill, kicking its franchise business into high gear.

A Paris Baguette spokesperson said, “Building on the success of the first franchise store in the UK, we are adding two more franchise stores here. We are committed to enhancing brand awareness and competitiveness in Europe, where bread is a staple food, to take the lead in shaping the global bakery market.”

Paris Baguette made its initial foray into the global market in 2004 and has opened 700 stores in 15 countries over the past two decades across the US, Canada, France, the UK, Singapore, Vietnam, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Cambodia, Thailand, Laos, Brunei, and Mongolia.