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TouchPoint, Inc. Appoints Staci Kroon as President and CEO


HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 6 March 2025 – TouchPoint, Inc. is excited to announce the appointment of Staci Kroon as their new President and CEO, reporting directly to TouchPoint’s Board of Directors, effective March 1, 2025. Brian McNeill, who has served as TouchPoint’s President and CEO for 25 years, will retire effective March 1, 2025, and transition to Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors.

Staci Kroon
Staci Kroon

Staci is an accomplished leader of global engineering and manufacturing companies, where she has excelled in driving growth and delivering results through innovation, geographic expansion, acquisitions, team building and operational excellence. Most recently, she served as President and CEO of BraunAbility, a global leader in mobility transportation solutions, providing independence to individuals with mobility challenges.

Staci holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Pennsylvania, Bachelor of Science in Economics with a concentration in Finance from the Wharton School of Business, and a Postgraduate degree in Design, Manufacturing, and Management from Cambridge University, Cambridge, UK. Staci served on the Board of BraunAbility and currently serves on the Board of Winnebago Industries, a longtime Southco customer.

Staci said “I am thrilled to join TouchPoint as President and CEO, stepping into a new chapter of growth and innovation alongside a talented team. TouchPoint has a remarkable 125-year history, built on a foundation of strong values, resilience, and continuous evolution.”

After 25 years as serving as TouchPoint’s President and CEO, I could not be more excited about this transition and to mark the beginning of our next 125 years of growth,” said Brian McNeill. “Our businesses are strong and well positioned to continue in their growth trajectory under Staci’s leadership.”

Hashtag: #TouchPoint #StaciKroon #globalengineering #manufacturing

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About TouchPoint

TouchPoint, Inc.is a privately held, diversified global engineering and manufacturing company focused on acquiring and operating value-added growth companies where the touch point is a differentiating factor. TouchPoint provides strategic, operational and financial resources to help drive growth in three major engineered technology platforms. The company takes a long-term view to creating value for their customers, associates and shareholders. The current TouchPoint portfolio consists of three platforms:

  • Access Hardware: Southco & Darshana
  • Intelligent Inventory Management: SupplyPoint & Morse Watchmans
  • Medical Technology: iTD, TouchPoint Medical, ICW, Parity Medical & Multix Solutions

In total, TouchPoint companies have over 4,500 employees in 28 countries and serve more than 80 thousand customers in approximately 100 countries throughout the world. More information about TouchPoint, Inc. can be found on their website at:

Special Minds Launches 1-to-1 Special Needs Platform to Empower Families with Five Key Pillars


SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 6 March 2025 – Special Minds is redefining special needs education in Singapore with the launch of its groundbreaking 1:1 matching platform. As a new and innovative solution, the platform is designed to connect families with highly skilled professionals, offering tailored services to meet each child’s unique needs. Built around five key pillars—tuition, early childhood education, early intervention, therapy and counselling, and enrichment—this platform offers a comprehensive, holistic approach to special needs education. By combining these core services, Special Minds ensures that every child receives personalised, expert support in the comfort of their own home, making quality care and education more accessible than ever before.

Navigating special needs services can be overwhelming, with accessibility and affordability being major challenges for many families. Special Minds simplifies this process by offering a streamlined, home-based matching system that helps parents find the right professionals across these five essential areas—making specialised care more convenient, flexible, and effective.

The 5 Key Pillars of Special Minds’ Matching Platform

1. Special Needs Tuition

Many children with learning difficulties, including dyslexia, dyscalculia, ADHD, and ASD, require specialised academic support. Special Minds matches families with experienced educators who provide personalised special needs tuition to help children excel in their studies at their own pace.

2. Early Childhood Education

Laying a strong foundation is crucial for children with special needs. Special Minds connects parents with qualified early childhood educators who specialise in working with young learners, fostering essential skills in language, numeracy, communication, and cognitive development.

3. Early Intervention Programs

An early intervention program in Singapore can make a life-changing difference for children with developmental delays or conditions such as Global developmental delay (GDD), autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and sensory processing difficulties. Special Minds helps parents access certified early intervention specialists who provide customised strategies to support each child’s growth.

4. Therapy and Counselling

Many children require speech therapy, occupational therapy, behavioural therapy, or counselling to develop key life skills and manage emotions. Special Minds allows parents to match with qualified therapists, making therapy more convenient and effective.

5. Enrichment Activities

Learning isn’t just about academics—it’s also about exploration and engagement. The platform provides access to specialists who offer enrichment programs such as phonics, yoga, music, art, and swimming for children with special needs, helping them develop confidence and social skills in a fun and supportive environment.

The five key pillars of Special Minds’ matching platform work together to create a comprehensive support system that addresses the diverse needs of children with special needs. From tuition to early childhood education, each pillar is designed to offer specialised care that promotes holistic development. Whether it’s through early intervention programs that help children reach developmental milestones, therapy and counselling that provide emotional and behavioural support, or enrichment activities that nurture creativity, Special Minds ensures that children receive well-rounded care that is both accessible and effective.

By focusing on these five areas, Special Minds not only provides tailored support to children but also empowers parents and caregivers to navigate the complexities of special needs care with ease and confidence. This comprehensive approach helps children build the skills they need to thrive in all areas of life, from academics to emotional well-being and beyond.

Founder of Special Minds, Ms. Azanea Quek, shared, “We built this platform so that parents can easily connect with skilled special needs professionals based on their child’s needs, location, and budget. It’s a game-changer for families who have been struggling to access quality, personalised support.”

Special Minds is committed to empowering families and children by making high-quality special needs education and support more accessible, affordable, and flexible. With a growing network of over 500 professionals, the platform is transforming the special needs landscape in Singapore—ensuring that every child, regardless of their challenges, has the opportunity to thrive.

For more information, please visit https://specialminds.com.sg/.
Hashtag: #SpecialMinds

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May in Paris: GOSIM AI Paris 2025 Ignites a New Wave of AI Innovation, Building a Global Open-Source Ecosystem

PARIS, March 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Following the pace of global open-source AI innovation, GOSIM AI Paris 2025, hosted by the GOSIM (Global Open-Source Innovation Meetup) and co-organized by CSDN, will take place in Paris, France, on May 6-7, 2025.

Renowned for its international scope, community-driven approach, and strong interactivity, GOSIM has previously successfully convened multiple international open-source innovation conferences in cities such as Delft, Beijing, and Shanghai. These events have brought together hundreds of technical elites from fields including AI, Rust, and embodied intelligence, offering comprehensive insights and discussions on the latest open-source technologies and in-depth practices.

This year’s conference will spotlight the latest advancements in 6 Conference Tracks: AI Model, AI Infra, AI Apps, Embodied AI, AI for Science, and Global Open-Source AI Collaboration, driving significant progress in global open-source AI collaboration. A highlight of the event is the introduction of GOSIM AI Spotlight, a global initiative to select 10 outstanding open-source AI projects for showcase and technical exchange, further accelerating AI innovation.

The venue, Station F, is a world-class innovation incubator located in Paris, hosting a vibrant ecosystem of “Deep Tech” companies specializing in areas such as artificial intelligence, virtual reality, augmented reality, big data analytics, and chip design. GOSIM warmly welcomes developers worldwide to join this hub for innovative exchange.

GOSIM AI Paris 2025
GOSIM AI Paris 2025

AI Experts Gather in Paris to Focus on 6 Conference Tracks

Last year’s GOSIM CHINA 2024 attracted over 160 experts from renowned domestic and international organizations, including BAAI (Beijing Academy of Artificial Intelligence), Zhipu AI, ByteDance, Moonshot AI, Tsinghua University, Eclipse, OpenCV Community, and Rust Community.

Building on this legacy, GOSIM AI Paris 2025 will focus on 6 Conference Tracks that resonate with developers globally, bringing together influential open-source AI projects and experts from leading organizations such as Hugging Face, BAAI (Beijing Academy of Artificial Intelligence), Llama, and DeepSeek. Together, they will explore how open-source AI can shape the future.

  • AI Model: Shaping the Future through Open-Source AI

Unleashing world-class performance in Large Language Models (LLMs), multimodal AI, and cutting-edge image and video generation models, while pioneering compact on-device LLMs to push the boundaries of AI efficiency and accessibility.

  • AI Infrastructure: Building Scalable AI through Open-Source Innovation

Advancing frameworks for AI training, inference, fine-tuning, and reinforcement learning, optimizing on-device inference solutions, and enabling seamless large-scale cloud deployments to empower next-generation AI capabilities.

  • AI Apps: Transforming Industries with Open-Source AI

Revolutionizing healthcare, finance, and creative tools with community-driven AI models, integrating frameworks for open-source AI app development, smart tools, retrieval-augmented generation, front-end AI applications, personal AI assistants, future AI operating systems, and intelligent AI hardware.

  • Embodied AI: Advancing Open-Source Robotics

Innovating community-driven robot designs, expanding open datasets, developing advanced visual-language models, and shaping policy frameworks that define the future of automated systems.

  • AI for Science: Pushing Scientific Boundaries with AI

Empowering breakthroughs in mathematics, materials design, drug discovery, astrophysics, and computer systems through open-source AI research.

  • Global Open-Source AI Collaboration: Strengthening the Open-Source AI Ecosystem

Expanding global knowledge sharing, collaborative dataset development, transparent AI governance, and robust open-source infrastructure to drive continuous AI innovation worldwide.

We sincerely invite global technologists, researchers, and open-source enthusiasts to apply to speak, exploring cutting-edge technological advancements and best practices in innovation. Through speeches, interviews, and more, the event aims to spark inspiration, foster cross-disciplinary collaboration, and promote the prosperity of the global open-source ecosystem.

Simultaneous interpretation services will be provided to ensure smooth communication.

Speaker Application: https://cfp.gosim.org/paris

Calling for AI Innovation Projects: GOSIM AI Spotlight Showcases Rising Stars

A flagship segment of the conference, GOSIM AI Spotlight, will select 10 exceptional open-source AI projects from around the world, offering travel subsidies (covering airfare and accommodation) and a platform for exchange and showcase at GOSIM AI Paris 2025.

Participants will gain:

  • Spotlight on Innovation: Present groundbreaking open-source AI projects, highlighting their creativity and potential impact, with professional evaluation and a global stage to attract attention.
  • Increased Exposure: Gain visibility among a wider audience and deeper recognition within the global tech community, opening doors to collaborators and users.
  • Fostering Collaboration: Build a sense of belonging in the AI ecosystem through shared goals and teamwork, connecting with top developers, experts, and enthusiasts.
  • Holistic Growth: Receive comprehensive support from mentors and resources to help your project thrive.

GOSIM AI Spotlight is more than an opportunity—it’s a collision of ideas and a celebration of innovation. Join global AI experts and developers to explore the future of open-source AI models, showcase your projects, and expand your network.

Application: https://spotlight.gosim.org/ai

Sponsor GOSIM AI Paris 2025: Share in Global AI Ecosystem Innovation

To ensure a high-quality conference experience for speakers and attendees, sponsorship opportunities are now open. By sponsoring GOSIM, you can elevate your influence in the most innovative open-source community, unlock collaboration opportunities, discover promising projects, and connect with top talent. 

For more details on sponsorship benefits, contact: sponsor@gosim.org  (mailto:sponsor@gosim.org). 

Join us to focus on emerging open-source technologies, drive industry progress, hear from industry leaders, and grow alongside like-minded developers.

Exploring the Infinite Possibilities of Open-Source AI with Industry Pioneers

Register now to attend!

Beyond hardcore technical talks, the conference offers vibrant activities like live coding labs, interactive AI tool demos, and expert-led workshops, equipping you with practical skills and deep insights. Connect with over 600 leaders, researchers, and practitioners shaping AI’s future, and compete alongside industry pioneers while vying for exciting prizes.

GOSIM AI Paris 2025 will spotlight the latest trends in AI development, serving as both a technical exchange and a catalyst for the global open-source ecosystem’s growth. Witness cutting-edge research and applications, hear insights from top experts, and contribute to the advancement of open-source technology worldwide. Join us in Paris to co-create a new era of AI innovation.

Official Website: https://paris2025.gosim.org/

HKIAAC – At the forefront of the international anti-corruption cause

HONG KONG, March 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The Hong Kong International Academy Against Corruption (HKIAAC), established by the Hong Kong Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) in February 2024 to spearhead both local and international anti-corruption training initiatives and experience sharing, is stepping into its second year with reaffirmed commitment.

The HKIAAC, with the full support of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government, has accomplished a myriad of initiatives over the past year. A total of 23 international anti-corruption training courses were organised, covering 72 jurisdictions worldwide, to promote international anti-corruption collaboration. The courses covered professional areas including financial investigations, assets recovery, forensic investigations, as well as leadership and executive development. Through these courses, an international network of over 2,616 alumni was established, bringing together the strengths of global anti-corruption experts.

Officers from the HKIAAC also travelled worldwide to provide customized trainings on capacity building, reaching out to places far and wide, including Mali, Kazakhstan, Greece, Panama, Mongolia, South Africa, Brunei and Abu Dhabi. 

Locally in Hong Kong, the HKIAAC has organised 11 anti-corruption training courses catered for different professional sectors such as banking, insurance, property management, etc. The HKIAAC also successfully obtained the Qualifications Framework Level 5 accreditation (equivalent to a Bachelor’s Degree), which further affirmed its status as an internationally recognized top-tier anti-corruption training institution.

“These achievements demonstrate HKIAAC’s global reach and commitment to impactful anti-corruption training. The ICAC’s 50-year solid graft-fighting experience is our greatest edge. ICAC investigators were able to share with trainees their investigation techniques in real corruption cases, anti-corruption knowledge and best practices. We also seized the opportunity to exchange experiences with worldwide participants during trainings, thereby enhancing the graft-fighting capabilities of all parties and achieving a win-win situation,” ICAC Commissioner Woo Ying-ming said.  

The past year also saw IAACA’s efforts in forging collaborations with international organisations. Apart from partnering with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) to co-host various anti-graft initiatives, the IAACA will continue to expand its reach to ACAs around the world to form a powerful graft-fighting network.

Value co-creation in graft fighting

Looking ahead, the HKIAAC will focus on value co-creation in fighting corruption. Collaborations with international academia, including Peking University, Tsinghua University and The University of Hong Kong, the HKIAAC are underway to conduct in-depth studies and research projects on corruption-related topics, from the promulgation of integrity-related public values, social support for fighting corruption, to corruption prevention initiatives. Through interactions and exchanges with different academic stakeholders in these projects, the HKIAAC looks forward to further enhancing its anti-corruption strategies and policies, and sharing significant research results with all graft-fighting counterparts around the world.

“HKIAAC is on a journey to expand global influence, further its reach through targeted initiatives, and amplify its impact in the international anti-corruption arena,” Commissioner Woo said.

Huawei’s Smart String & Grid Forming ESS Triumphs in Extreme Ignition Test

SHENZHEN, China, March 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Huawei Digital Power’s Smart String & Grid Forming Energy Storage System (ESS) has successfully passed the extreme ignition test, witnessed by customers and DNV, a globally recognized independent organization in assurance and risk management. This groundbreaking test, conducted under real-world scenarios and innovative methodologies, validates the ESS’s capabilities in extreme conditions, marking a significant milestone in advancing safety standards for the energy storage industry.

Huawei's Smart String & Grid Forming ESS Triumphs in Extreme Ignition Test
Huawei’s Smart String & Grid Forming ESS Triumphs in Extreme Ignition Test

Verification in Extreme Conditions: All-Scenario Ignition Test

Aligned with the international standard UL 9540A test method, Huawei Digital Power elevated the rigor of the test by significantly increasing the number of cells subjected to thermal runaway. This approach comprehensively verified the safety protection capabilities of the Smart String & Grid Forming ESS in extreme ignition scenarios, setting a new benchmark for safety testing.

Highlight 1: Real-World Verification with 100% Mass-Produced Products

The test was conducted under conditions that strictly mirrored real-world applications. Four Smart String & Grid Forming ESSs (containers A, B, C, and D) were actual mass-produced products. Charged to 100% state of charge (SOC), they were deployed according to the minimum maintenance and safety clearances required for a plant. The entire test process was spontaneous, with no manual intervention, ensuring a realistic and comprehensive system-level extreme verification environment.

Highlight 2: Triggering 12 Cells into Thermal Runway Causes No Fire or Explosion after Multiple Ignition Attempts

In conventional ESSs, thermal runaway in a single cell often leads to the release of combustible gases into the container, resulting in fire or explosion. However, in Huawei’s Smart String & Grid Forming ESS (container A), thermal runaway occurred in 12 cells without incident. The system’s innovative combined defense mechanism—positive pressure oxygen barrier and directional smoke exhaust duct—effectively vented combustible gases. Manual ignition did not trigger fire or explosion, and the safety issue was automatically resolved. This demonstrates the ESS’s ability to prevent fire and fault spread at the battery pack level.

Highlight 3: Ultimate Fire Resistance Capability Prevents Propagation under Maximum Oxygen Supply Combustion Scenario

To simulate large-scale burning scenarios, the test progressively increased the number of thermal runaway cells until the entire battery pack was affected while providing maximum oxygen supply to create stricter combustion conditions. Despite these challenges, the highest cell temperature in adjacent containers B, C, and D reached only 47°C—far below the thermal runaway threshold. Post-test disassembly confirmed the integrity of the ESS body, fire-resistant layer, and internal battery packs, proving the system’s resilience in extreme scenarios.

Highlight 4: Slow Fault Progression Provides Critical Time for Early Intervention to Avoid Serious Accidents

A conventional ESS risks immediate fire or explosion upon thermal runaway in a single cell, often leading to severe accidents. In contrast, Huawei’s ESS (container A) delayed fire ignition for 7 hours in extreme scenarios, even as the number of thermal runaway cells increased. This slow fault progression allows emergency personnel ample time for early intervention, mitigating risks and ensuring the safety of personnel and property.

Huawei's Smart String & Grid Forming ESS Triumphs in Extreme Ignition Test
Huawei’s Smart String & Grid Forming ESS Triumphs in Extreme Ignition Test

Technical Breakthrough: Redefining ESS Safety Logic

ESS safety is critical to the sustainable and high-quality development of the renewable energy industry. The success of this test underscores Huawei Digital Power’s major breakthrough in system safety, delivering comprehensive protection from the battery cell level to across the entire system. Through architectural innovation, the company has enhanced the safety protection mechanism of the ESS from the container level (industry standard) to the pack level, effectively preventing thermal runaway spread.

 

Women in Asia are on a quest for new destinations and shared adventures, Agoda survey reveals

SINGAPORE, March 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — To mark International Women’s Day which is celebrated on Saturday 8 March, digital travel platform Agoda unveils the top women’s travel trends in Asia this year. While both women and men in Asia plan to travel more in 2025, Agoda’s findings show how women are shaping the travel landscape.

The survey spotlights how women in Asia are leading the way in exploring new destinations with family and friends, emphasizing a strong desire for adventure and camaraderie during their travels.

Top Women's Travel Trends in Asia - Agoda
Top Women’s Travel Trends in Asia – Agoda

Destination Unknown: Women Seek the Undiscovered

The desire to discover new destinations emerges as a key driver, with 60% of women expressing interest compared to 53% of men. Indian and Indonesian women are particularly eager to discover new places, with 80% and 69% respectively showing a strong desire to explore. This enthusiasm for new experiences reflects a broader trend of curiosity and openness to diverse cultures and landscapes. Women are embracing the thrill of the unknown, chasing novel experiences that promise adventure and discovery at every turn.

Family First: Embracing Shared Adventures

Asian women are more inclined to travel with their loved ones, with 40% of women preferring to travel with family compared to 28% of men. Indonesian women are particularly enthusiastic about family trips, with 68% expressing this preference, underscoring the importance of shared experiences and creating lasting memories with loved ones.

Additionally, women are more likely to travel with a group of friends than men, with Japanese and Indian women leading the way at 29% and 25%, respectively. This trend highlights the value women place on camaraderie and the joy of embarking on exciting new journeys with close companions.

Solo Adventures: The Allure of Independent Exploration

When it comes to solo travel, men show a higher preference at 24% compared to 15% of women. However, among Asian women, Hong Kong SAR and Thai women are the most likely to embark on solo adventures, at 25% and 22%, respectively, reflecting an appetite for personal growth and self-discovery through travel.

The Perfect Getaway: 5-10 Days of Adventure

The survey finds that most Asian travelers, regardless of gender, prefer a 5–10-day trip, with women showing a slightly higher preference at 48% compared to 40% of men. This trend is particularly pronounced among women from India and Hong Kong SAR, where two-thirds of Indian women and 68% of Hong Kong SAR women favor this duration, allowing ample time to immerse themselves in new cultures.

Mai-Linh, Chief Financial Officer at Agoda shared, “At Agoda, we’re thrilled to see how women are shaping the travel landscape in Asia. Their adventurous spirit and desire to explore new destinations with family and friends paints an inspiring picture of the travel landscape in 2025. Whether it’s a family getaway or a solo adventure, Agoda is committed to offer great value deals on accommodation, flights, and activities, ensuring that every journey is filled with memories to last a lifetime.”

As Asian women continue to embrace travel in 2025, Agoda offers a wide range of options to suit their diverse preferences. With over 5 million holiday properties, more than 130,000 flight routes, and over 300,000 activities, Agoda provides endless possibilities for creating unforgettable travel experiences. Discover the best deals on Agoda’s mobile app or on agoda.com/deals and start planning your next adventure today.

 

Toshiba’s Innovative Rechargeable Battery Set to Elevate Safety and Reliability of Electric Motorcycle Taxis, Addressing Fire Risks

Propel Thailand Closer to Carbon Neutrality Goals

BANGKOK, March 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Toshiba Corporation showcased its rechargeable lithium-ion battery “SCiB™” at a media briefing in Bangkok on March 5, 2025, highlighting its exceptional characteristics of long lifespan and intrinsic safety, which elevate the safety and reliability of electric motorcycle taxis for both drivers and passengers. SCiB™’s unique features have the potential to play a significant role in the transition towards sustainable urban transportation in Thailand. By utilizing SCiB™, Toshiba aims to support Thailand’s carbon neutrality objectives and facilitates the wide adoption of e-motorcycles that meet stringent standards, enhancing sustainability and reliability in the transportation sector.

Toshiba Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery SCiB™
Toshiba Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery SCiB™

Thailand aims to achieve Carbon Neutrality by 2050 and Net-Zero Greenhouse Gas Emissions by 2065*1. The demand for lithium-ion batteries in emerging countries for electric vehicles (EV) is expected to exceed 600GWh by 2035. However, only 2.8% of that is projected to come from batteries for motorcycles and three-wheeled vehicles, both widely used in public transport*2.

Manufacturers of e-motorcycles face significant challenges in commercializing their products, primarily due to safety concerns surrounding conventional lithium-ion batteries. These issues include fire risks under various stressors and performance degradation over time, worsened by the tropical heat and humidity prevalent in Southeast Asian countries. The increasing risk of accidents as batteries age further complicates the integration of these vehicles into the transportation sector. Addressing these safety and longevity issues is crucial for successfully implementing e-motorcycle initiatives in the region and the industry’s overall progress. Manufacturers must find innovative solutions to enhance safety and reliability, overcoming the hurdles posed by environmental factors and battery limitations to achieve wide adoption and ensure the viability of e-motorcycles in Southeast Asia’s challenging climate.

The Toshiba’s battery SCiB™ is showing potential to address these concerns and revolutionize the electric motorcycle industry in Southeast Asia. Its innovative lithium titanium oxide (LTO) anode chemistry offers superior safety, longevity, and performance in challenging environments, in contrast to the conventional carbon-based materials used in typical lithium-ion batteries. It demonstrates remarkable resilience, resisting internal short circuits and maintaining integrity during rigorous safety tests. SCiB™ maintains its performance through over 20,000 charge-discharge cycles with minimal degradation. Furthermore, its rapid-charging capability allows for recharging from zero to over 80% capacity in just six minutes, ensuring minimal downtime for e-motorcycles. These features directly address the safety, longevity, and performance issues hindering electric motorcycle adoption in the region, paving the way for more reliable and sustainable urban transportation solutions.

In September 2024, Toshiba partnered with naturenix inc., a Japan battery technology startup from Shimane University, and Windee International, a joint venture with Thailand’s parking management servicer, to launch a demonstration test of battery subscription service for e-motorcycle taxis in Bangkok, announced in October 2024*3. Such a battery subscription service is expected to allow users to access to the advanced and well-maintained battery technology in a cost-effective way. The ongoing trial is yielding promising results, highlighting SCiB™’s capacity to deliver efficient and practical solutions.

Together with partners, Toshiba offers a safe and cost-effective solution for electric motorcycle taxis in Bangkok, addressing fire risks. This innovative battery subscription service not only accelerates EV adoption in Thailand’s two- and three-wheeler segments but also has the potential to transform various vehicle markets, including buses and automated guided vehicles, significantly contributing to the country’s efforts in achieving carbon neutrality.

About Toshiba

As Toshiba Group celebrates its 150th anniversary in 2025, it is enhancing its management structure, streamlining operations, and investing in forward-looking businesses to build foundations for new growth.

This will allow it to continue to support advances toward a sustainable future with products and services developed by its wide range of businesses in the energy, infrastructure, and electronic devices domains.

Guided by its corporate philosophy, “Committed to People, Committed to the Future.,” Toshiba brings industry-leading capabilities in green transformation (GX) and digital transformation (DX) to solutions for companies addressing the many challenges faced by modern society. By leveraging the power of data derived from its constantly evolving products and solutions, the Group is determined to help to achieve carbon neutrality and a circular economy.

In fiscal year 2023, Toshiba Group generated annual sales of 3.3 trillion yen, and had 105,000 employees around the world.

For more information, visit https://www.global.toshiba/ww/top.html or follow Toshiba Corporation on LinkedIn.

*1: THAILAND’S FIRST BIENNIAL TRANSPARENCY REPORT, Chapter 3.1

*2: Research by naturenix inc.

*3: Toshiba and Naturenix Launch Demonstration Test of Battery Subscription Service for Electric Motorcycle Taxis in Bangkok

Docquity’s AI Platform Enhances Medical Knowledge and Patient Care at RSUD Umar Wirahadikusumah Sumedang

  • Dx, Docquity’s AI platform which is in ongoing development, will enable physicians at the Sumedang hospital to securely access the latest medical research for stronger treatment decisions
  • The collaboration follows Sumedang Regency’s introduction of Docquity’s AI platform for greater public health support last year

JAKARTA, Indonesia, March 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Docquity, a leading healthtech company in Southeast Asia, and Rumah Sakit Umum Daerah (RSUD) Umar Wirahadikusumah Sumedang, a regional hospital in West Java, Indonesia, announced a partnership to integrate Dx, Docquity’s AI-powered medical resource platform, into the hospital’s medical reference system. Dx, currently in ongoing development, was last year implemented as a learning tool for Sumedang’s public health staff. This marks Docquity’s second partnership aimed at strengthening healthcare knowledge and patient care in the West Java region.

Built upon Docquity’s network insights as the largest healthcare professional (HCP) community in Southeast Asia that connects 3 out of every 4 doctors, Dx securely leverages compliant Generative AI to empower RSUD Umar Wirahadikusumah Sumedang’s medical professionals with the latest healthcare knowledge from credible sources, for stronger treatment decisions. The Dx platform features an integration with PubMed, a globally recognized database of peer-reviewed medical research, enabling HCPs in Sumedang to seamlessly access scientifically-backed solutions to medical cases and ensure that regional patient care aligns with the latest international medical standards.

According to Dr. H. Enceng, SpB. Director of RSUD Umar Wirahadikusumah Sumedang: “The introduction of Docquity’s AI platform, Dx, into our medical reference system is expected to enhance the hospital’s ability to provide high-quality, evidence-based healthcare. Medical science is constantly evolving, and keeping our doctors well-informed with the latest research is crucial. With Dx, our physicians can access trusted medical journals instantly, improving diagnostic accuracy and treatment outcomes for the local community of Sumedang.”

Amit Vithal, Co-Founder and Chief of Growth at Docquity, said: “We believe that data is knowledge, and greater learning opportunities and medical expertise create healthier communities. We’ve therefore been developing Dx to provide Southeast Asian doctors with real-time access to credible medical research and global best practices at their fingertips. With the support of Dx, physicians at RSUD Umar Wirahadikusumah Sumedang can make more confident, data-driven treatment decisions that enhance patient care and streamline hospital operations.”

The implementation of AI in healthcare is aligned with Sumedang’s digital transformation agenda for public services, including healthcare. Dr. H. Dony Ahmad Munir, S.T., M.M Mayor of Sumedang, emphasized: “This program ensures that our hospitals and medical professionals remain at the forefront of advanced healthcare practices. By leveraging AI and credible medical resources, we are not just improving hospital efficiency but also contributing to the overall health of the Sumedang people. The integration of Dx into RSUD Umar Wirahadikusumah Sumedang’s medical reference system is expected to set a new benchmark for regional hospitals in Indonesia, enabling doctors to provide better, faster, and more accurate medical care.”

About Docquity, http://docquity.com/

Docquity is Southeast Asia’s largest community of verified healthcare professionals (HCPs). Our platform and services leverage data science to strengthen healthcare knowledge and interactions. 

The Docquity vision is to connect HCPs to build healthier lives around the world at scale. Our platform helps HCPs learn, connect, and grow, while our deep network insights enable healthcare enterprises to understand, engage, and educate HCPs. 

We are trusted by more than 410,000 HCPs across Southeast Asia, with offices in India, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan region, Thailand, and Vietnam. 

Docquity is available for download on Apple and Android devices.

About Sumedang

Sumedang is a regency in West Java, Indonesia, known for its rich cultural heritage and scenic landscapes. The regency has been making significant strides in improving public health and education, aiming to enhance the quality of life for its residents. The partnership with Docquity marks a significant step forward in leveraging advanced technology to address critical health issues and improve healthcare services. Sumedang is committed to adopting innovative solutions and collaborating with leading organizations to achieve its goals of better health outcomes and sustainable development for its community.

For further information, please contact:

Reisha Nagrani 
Head of Communications, Docquity
reisha@docquity.com 

Therese Panganiban
Virtusio PR
+63 917 8210312
therese@virtusio.com