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Appreciating Ramadhan Dedication: Hong Leong Islamic Bank Distributes 1,000 Food Packets to foodpanda Riders

The Bank also sponsored buka puasa meals for over 300 foodpanda riders in Melaka, Terengganu, Negeri Sembilan, and Perak


KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Neswire – 14 April 2025 – In conjunction with the holy month of Ramadhan, Hong Leong Islamic Bank (“HLISB” or the “Bank”) distributed 1,000 buka puasa meals to foodpanda e-hailing delivery riders in its ‘Senyum-Senyum Ramadhan initiative, bringing the festive spirit and putting smiles on the faces of foodpanda riders as they continue to deliver food to Malaysians throughout the month of Ramadhan.

The teams from HLB and HLISB gathered at the Bank’s PJ City headquarters with foodpanda to distribute 1000 buka puasa meals to foodpanda riders.
The teams from HLB and HLISB gathered at the Bank’s PJ City headquarters with foodpanda to distribute 1000 buka puasa meals to foodpanda riders.

Through its partnership with foodpanda, the Bank has also sponsored buka puasa meals for over 300 foodpanda riders and their families in Melaka, Terengganu, Negeri Sembilan, and Perak, spreading warmth, positivity, and appreciation in the community.

Dafinah Ahmed Hilmi, Chief Executive Officer of HLISB commented on the impactful event, “Ramadhan is a time for gratitude and appreciation, and for many Muslims, it represents an opportunity to give back to the community. This year, we wanted to recognize the sacrifice and dedication of our e-hailing delivery riders, who in many ways are the unsung heroes of our country, especially during festive seasons. During Ramadhan, they brave the heavy traffic and face high volumes of orders, with a majority of them fasting themselves. At HLISB, we wanted to find a way to appreciate their sacrifices, give back to this community, and bring a smile to these riders, which led to us forging our partnership with foodpanda.”

The Bank’s partnership with foodpanda to sponsor and distribute buka puasa meals to delivery riders is aligned with its Raya theme of “Amal”, where it encourages Malaysians to engage in good deeds which will lead to positive outcomes and multiplied rewards. This concept of “Amal” extends beyond doing good, and also includes inculcating healthy financial habits. The Bank highlights that robust financial habits such as consistent savings, regular investing, and smart protection strategies can set Malaysians up for a brighter financial future.

Zalman Zainal, Hong Leong Bank’s (“HLB”) Chief Marketing and Communications Officer, who also heads the Bank’s CSR department, commented, “We at HLB and HLISB have always been committed to engaging in community investment initiatives, where we not only give back to the community but also actively work to uplift and empower them towards a brighter future. With the spirit of “Amal”, we want to continue putting our words to action and engage in more community-centric initiatives such as this one with foodpanda, bringing the Raya spirit and recognizing the hardships of these unsung heroes. We believe that good habits, generosity, and kindness are important values to instill, which are the reasons for our smiles as we reap the rewards of a brighter future ahead.”

HLB and HLISB have a proud tradition of community service during festive seasons, with the Bank organizing Employee Donation Drives where employees donate meal kits and essential goods to welfare homes across the country. Since its inception in 2019, the Bank’s employees have donated more than RM100,000 worth of food, goods, and household items to welfare homes. Employees also regularly engage in spring cleaning initiatives at welfare homes, ensuring that these underserved communities receive the help and support they need.

In conjunction with the Raya season and to highlight its “Amal” theme, the Bank recently unveiled its Raya campaign with brand ambassador Alif Satar, which features a Raya song and music video titled ‘Senyum-Senyum Raya’, presented by Alif Satar & The Locos. Besides bringing about a positive Raya spirit, the song also emphasises on the importance of good deeds that can multiply and be the reason for your smile this Raya season.

Senyum-Senyum Raya is available to stream on Spotify and Apple Music, and the music video can be seen on HLB’s YouTube Channel. You may watch the music video here: https://youtu.be/3Tm4O0uNxxA?si=GY1xPTeEFz1R_st7

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DHL Supply Chain strengthens Life Sciences & Healthcare infrastructure with new Pharma Hub in Singapore

  • The new facility is part of DHL Group’s €500 million investment in Asia Pacific for the sector
  • Regional capabilities are expanded to support global healthcare trends and address growing sector demands

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 14 April 2025 – DHL Supply Chain, the global leader in contract logistics, launched a new Pharma Hub in Singapore, a dedicated facility for pharmaceutical logistics. The €10 million facility is part of DHL Group’s €500 million investment into Asia Pacific to bolster its Life Sciences and Healthcare (LSHC) infrastructure across all business units.

DHL Supply Chain's new Pharma Hub in Singapore
DHL Supply Chain’s new Pharma Hub in Singapore

This strategic initiative reflects DHL Group’s global focus on the healthcare sector as part of its Strategy 2030, which introduced the new “DHL Health Logistics” sector brand to drive cross-divisional growth. The LSHC sector currently contributes EUR5 billion to DHL’s global revenue, underscoring its significance in the Group’s growth strategy.

From left to right: Javier Bilbao (CEO, DHL Supply Chain APAC), Tobias Meyer (CEO, DHL Group), Eunis Hew (Managing Director, DHL Supply Chain Singapore), and Edwin Wong (CEO, DHL Supply Chain Southeast Asia)
From left to right: Javier Bilbao (CEO, DHL Supply Chain APAC), Tobias Meyer (CEO, DHL Group), Eunis Hew (Managing Director, DHL Supply Chain Singapore), and Edwin Wong (CEO, DHL Supply Chain Southeast Asia)

“At DHL Supply Chain, we are committed to supporting the rapidly growing LSHC sector in Asia Pacific where there is a growing demand for transformative healthcare solutions due to longer lifespans, personalized treatments and rising consumer expectations. By 2030, the region’s medical market is projected to reach USD138 billion (~€127 billion), reflecting the critical need for resilient and efficient supply chains. As part of DHL Group’s Strategy 2030, we have invested ahead to strengthen our infrastructure and capabilities, ensuring we can meet the evolving and increasingly complex needs of our customers.

Our investment goes beyond building warehouses or expanding networks. It is about building a foundation across all our business units that enables faster, more reliable delivery of life-saving medicines and healthcare products. In a region where healthcare demand is surging, we enable our customers to focus on innovation and patient care. At the same time, we handle the complexities of supply chain management across all logistics touchpoints – from storage, order fulfillment, and distribution to global shipping and last-mile delivery. This is how we deliver real value: by turning challenges into opportunities and ensuring that every link in the healthcare supply chain works seamlessly,” explained Javier Bilbao, CEO, DHL Supply Chain Asia Pacific.

The new 8,200 square meters Pharma Hub at 8 Jurong Pier in Singapore features specialized temperature-controlled zones including ambient (15°C to 25°C) and cold room (2°C to 8°C), ensuring precise storage conditions for sensitive healthcare products. It is Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) compliant with advanced cold chain infrastructure, including airtight loading docks and dedicated anterooms, ensures uninterrupted temperature stability throughout the logistics process. Future plans are in place to enable pharma related value-added services including redressing activities. Strategically located near Tuas Bio-Medical Park, the Pharma Hub offers seamless connectivity to Changi Airport and Tuas Mega Port, enabling efficient regional and global distribution for pharmaceutical partners.

“Singapore is laser-focused on becoming a global leader in life sciences and medtech innovation. The country’s ambitions are backed by investments, such as a top-up of SGD$3 billion (~€2 billion) in Budget 2025 to attract investments in sectors like semiconductors and life sciences, as well as other key initiatives, including the National Research, Innovation and Enterprise (RIE).

With the new Pharma Hub in Jurong, we have over 36,000 square meters of warehouse space in Singapore dedicated to LSHC operations. Our current operations include being the regional distribution centers for multiple medical device multi-nationals, clinical trials support and other value-added services,” said Eunis Hew, Managing Director, DHL Supply Chain Singapore.

A successful LSHC supply chain requires several critical factors – robust warehouse infrastructure, skilled personnel and innovative solutions. Together, these elements enable DHL Supply Chain to meet the unique demands of the healthcare industry and deliver exceptional value to customers.

Supporting growth with robust infrastructure

Even before the recent announcement of DHL Group’s €2 billion investment into the sector, DHL Supply Chain has already made strategic early investments in the region. These key projects, supporting the growing LSHC industry and helping customers navigate evolving demands, include:

  • €28 million in upgrades to automation, robotics, and expanded floor space at LSHC sites in New South Wales, Australia.
  • A €26 million automated LSHC site in Auckland, New Zealand, featuring advanced technologies like automated pallet storage, tote robotic storage, and Goods-to-Person (GTP) systems.
  • Upcoming LSHC sites in South Korea to support critical deliveries to hospitals for medical devices and clinical logistics.
  • An upcoming LSHC site in Bhiwandi, India, further expanding DHL’s footprint in the region.

DHL Supply Chain’s extensive network of Good Distribution Practice (GDP)/ GMP-compliant facilities, featuring specialized temperature zones, humidity control, and uninterrupted cold chain capabilities, ensures the integrity of sensitive products such as pharmaceuticals and medical devices. Its specialized logistics solutions, including multi-temperature storage, transport, and complex and customized white glove express delivery for extremely time- and temperature-sensitive deliveries, position it to address structural shifts in the LSHC market.

Globally, DHL Group has announced an investment of €2 billion by 2030 to boost integrated healthcare solutions. It also recently acquired CRYOPDP, a specialty courier providing end-to-end temperature-controlled solutions and white-glove services designed for the LSHC industry.

Skilled personnel with the right expertise to navigate complexities

Many pharmaceutical products require strict temperature control during storage and transportation, as well as adherence to stringent LSHC industry regulations. Skilled personnel are crucial in managing cold chain logistics, ensuring products remain within specified temperature ranges to maintain efficacy and safety. These professionals also navigate complex regulations and ensure compliance with local and international laws governing the storage, handling, and transportation of medical products.

With over 2,600 healthcare logistics experts and more than 40 full-time pharmacists in Asia Pacific, DHL Supply Chain manages the complexities of healthcare logistics for its customers. From regulatory compliance to proper product handling, DHL Supply Chain’s trained team ensures that every step of the supply chain operates seamlessly and efficiently.

Innovative solutions to drive efficiency and resilience

Innovation is at the heart of DHL Supply Chain’s LSHC operations. DHL drives efficiency and enables proactive decision-making by integrating automation, robotics, and AI-powered tracking systems into its operations. For example:

  • Automated pallet storage and retrieval systems, along with GTP technology, streamline warehouse operations.
  • Predictive analytics mitigate risks and improve decision-making.
  • Control Tower technology provides real-time visibility and coordination across the supply chain.
  • The Service Logistics network supports medical equipment manufacturers with aftermarket inventory storage, time-critical parts delivery, and compliance management.

By continuously investing in innovative solutions, DHL Supply Chain ensures its operations are equipped to meet the evolving needs of the healthcare sector, from research and development to patient delivery.

“Modern healthcare depends on more than just a physician’s expertise. It requires scale, connectivity, and constant collaboration between manufacturers, researchers and medical experts worldwide. Healthcare can only work if its logistics do too,” Bilbao added.

With the investments in new additions and expanded capabilities, DHL Supply Chain will operate over 80 facilities with over 700,000 square meters of fully compliant warehousing space in 13 countries across Asia Pacific.

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DHL – The logistics company for the world

DHL is the leading global brand in the logistics industry. Our DHL divisions offer an unrivalled portfolio of logistics services ranging from national and international parcel delivery, e-commerce shipping and fulfillment solutions, international express, road, air and ocean transport to industrial supply chain management. With approximately 400,000 employees in more than 220 countries and territories worldwide, DHL connects people and businesses securely and reliably, enabling global sustainable trade flows. With specialized solutions for growth markets and industries including technology, life sciences and healthcare, engineering, manufacturing & energy, auto-mobility and retail, DHL is decisively positioned as “The logistics company for the world”.

DHL is part of DHL Group. The Group generated revenues of approximately 84.2 billion euros in 2024. With sustainable business practices and a commitment to society and the environment, the Group makes a positive contribution to the world. DHL Group aims to achieve net-zero emissions logistics by 2050.

ASUS IoT Announces 2025 AIoT Partner Alliance Event

Leading innovators converge in Prague to shape the future of AIoT

KEY POINTS

  • Strategic collaboration: ASUS IoT gathers global partners in Prague to advance AIoT and smart cities
  • Cutting-edge solutions: Prestige partners showcase AI-driven innovations in AV, fleet management and industrial automation
  • Resilient innovation: Driving AIoT growth through long-term partnerships and smart technologies

SINGAPORE, April 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — ASUS IoT, the global AIoT solution provider, today announced its annual AIoT Partner Alliance Event in Prague, Czech Republic, taking place from April 9–11, 2025. The event will bring together more than 100 partners across Europe to engage in the co-winning approach to showcase innovative solutions focusing on smart cities.

ASUS AIoT Partner Alliance Event
ASUS AIoT Partner Alliance Event

ASUS IoT has established strong partnerships with industry leaders in the smart city ecosystem. In Czechia, ASUS IoT is working closely with the local government to accelerate smart city, robotics, and AI deployment.

Petr Ocko, Deputy Minister of Ministry of Trade and Industry of the Czech Republic observed that: “Digitalization and smart cities belong among the most important priorities for the Czech Republic. We invite technology companies from around the world to assist us in achieving this goal and we create an attractive environment for these investors in the Czech Republic. I know that ASUS is renowned for its commitment and expertise in the AIoT field, and we fully support deepening our collaboration in advanced city management and operation, and more.”

“We are excited to showcase our ubiquitous AI possibilities in smart city solutions,” said Jackie Hsu, ASUS SVP and Co-Head of the Open Platform Business Group and AIoT Business Group. “Despite current political and economic challenges, we maintain business resilience and jointly discover business opportunities with our partners, thus reflecting the ASUS core values of innovation and long-term commitment to AIoT development.”

Empowering AIoT innovation through strategic partnerships

The AIoT Partner Alliance Event will act as a hub for industry experts to share knowledge and collaborate. Participants will have the chance to delve into the latest AIoT technology advancements and observe their effects across different sectors. The event will include keynote speeches and panel discussions, offering valuable insights into the future of AIoT.

The AIoT Partner Alliance Event will also feature key partners who have played a significant role in the successful development of a wide range of solutions created by ASUS IoT.

Partners include Cabolo, which will demonstrate its intelligent AV machine with offline and secure AI for law enforcement and AI transcription, leveraging ASUS NUC. Oring Networking will showcase its smart-grid technology, while Everfleet by Macnica Inc will spotlight its fleet-management platform leveraging the ASUS IoT PE1102N edge AI computer powered by NVIDIA® Jetson. Antra ID will present its cutting-edge manufacturing-process-inspection solution that integrates a computer-vision solution created by ASUS IoT, called AISVision, and the PE4000G edge AI computer.

For more information, please visit https://iot.asus.com.

About ASUS IoT

ASUS IoT is a sub-brand of ASUS dedicated to the creation of incredible solutions in the fields of AI and IoT. Our mission is to become a trusted provider of embedded systems and a partner in the AIoT solutions ecosystem. ASUS IoT strives to deliver best-in-class products and services across diverse vertical markets – providing convenient and efficient environments for people everywhere.

About ASUS

ASUS is a global technology leader that provides the world’s most innovative and intuitive devices, components, and solutions to deliver incredible experiences that enhance the lives of people everywhere. With its team of 5,000 in-house R&D experts, the company is world-renowned for continuously reimagining today’s technologies. Consistently ranked as one of Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies, ASUS is also committed to sustaining an incredible future. The goal is to create a net zero enterprise that helps drive the shift towards a circular economy, with a responsible supply chain creating shared value for every one of us.

Phase Two of Tech4Nature Jaguar Protection Project Launched in Mexico

MERIDA, Mexico, April 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — At the recent 2025 Tech4Nature Summit, Huawei, International Union of Conservation for Nature (IUCN), and local partners launched Phase Two of the Mexico Tech4Nature project, which aims to strengthen the protection of jaguars in Dzilam de Bravo State Reserve and study the effects of climate change on biodiversity. 

The official launch of Tech4Nature Mexico Phase 2 at the 2025 Huawei-IUCN Tech4Nature Summit
The official launch of Tech4Nature Mexico Phase 2 at the 2025 Huawei-IUCN Tech4Nature Summit

Alongside Huawei and IUCN, the launch was officiated by Mexico’s Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources, the State Government of Yucatán, and local partner C-Minds.

“In Mexico, 42% of our country’s ecosystems face some degree of degradation that we have to work towards solving. This involves monitoring and a lot of restoration work, but it also means something more important, which is precisely what we’re seeing thanks to this alliance,” said Dr. Marina Robles García, Undersecretary of Biodiversity and Environmental Restoration for the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources in Mexico.

Aligned with Huawei’s TECH4ALL initiative and the IUCN Green List, Tech4Nature is a global partnership launched by Huawei and IUCN in 2020 to scale up success in nature conservation through technological innovation.

“Today we celebrate a shared vision, a vision that understands that conservation can no longer depend solely on good intentions or isolated policies. We need science, technology, empowered communities, and committed governments,” said Joaquín Díaz Mena, Governor of Yucatán in Mexico, at the 2025 Tech4Nature Summit.

Due to habitat loss and fragmentation, the jaguar is classified as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List. To contribute to its conservation, the first phase of the project installed 60 audio devices and more than 20 camera traps in Dzilam de Bravo State Reserve. Using trained AI models, the system is able to recognize the vocalizations and images of species that inhabit the reserve. By April 2025, the solution had identified a total of 147 species and confirmed the presence of nine jaguars in the territory.

The second phase of the project focuses on gathering data about the distribution of jaguar populations, and providing data-driven insights to support decision-making and improve reserve management with a view to creating a biological corridor.

The 2025 Tech4Nature Summit brought together experts, scientists, and conservation leaders from around the world to share advances and strategies in technology-driven nature conservation.

“Digital technology is making biodiversity conservation much more efficient and helping governments and conservationists take faster, more targeted action,” said Tao Jingwen, Director of the Board and Director of the Corporate Sustainable Development Committee for Huawei. “I want to call on more of our partners to join the Tech4Nature initiative to make digital technology a common tool for global ecosystem conservation.”

As well as Mexico, the summit explored Tech4Nature Phase Two projects in Brazil, China, Spain, Kenya, and Türkiye, showcasing how digital technologies and AI analytics can be adapted to the specific needs of diverse ecosystems.

“Building on our momentum so far, we look forward to the second phase of this partnership with great anticipation. This new chapter will address six countries, promoting transformative change for species, ecosystems, and their communities,” said Úrsula Parrilla, Director, Regional Office for Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean (ORMACC) for IUCN. “By integrating technology into large-scale conservation, we contribute to global goals that seek to put nature at the center of decision-making for sustainable development.” 

Tech4Nature phase two projects

  • Brazil will study the impact of climate change on Marajó Island and monitor the mangrove crab as an indicator of ecosystem health.
  • China uses networked digital solutions and AI analytics to track and support the repopulation of the world’s rarest primate, the Hainan gibbon, just 42 of which remain in existence.
  • Spain aims to protect the Bonelli’s eagle in Sant Llorenç del Munt i l’Obac Natural Park by using digital technologies to analyze the impact of park visitors on the eagles’ reproductive success.
  • Kenya aims to improve monitoring in protected marine areas and coral reef in Kisite-Mpunguti Marine National Park and Reserve to help tackle issues such as illegal fishing and pressure from tourism, and monitor the parrot fish, which helps coral survive.
  • Türkiye represents a pioneering collaboration between NGOs, the private sector, and the government to evaluate biodiversity protection, with a focus on large mammals, including the fallow deer and wild goat in two pilot sites.

The 2025 Tech4Nature Summit attested to how collaboration between the technology sector, NGOs, governments, academic institutions, and local communities has created a new paradigm for protecting biodiversity and ecosystems.

About TECH4ALL

TECH4ALL is Huawei’s long-term digital inclusion initiative and action plan. Enabled by innovative technologies and partnerships, TECH4ALL is designed to enable inclusion and sustainability in the digital world.

Visit the Huawei TECH4ALL website at https://www.huawei.com/en/tech4all .

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Learn more about Tech4Nature: https://www.huawei.com/en/tech4all/stories/tech4nature-technology-nature-conservation.

 

Lalamove Brings Care to Elderly Communities Across Asia with ‘ElderCare on the MOVE’

This initiative supported six eldercare facilities with logistics assistance and NGOs with users’ loyalty point donations

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 14 April 2025 – Lalamove, the leading on-demand delivery platform, is rolling out its latest Deliver Care initiative – ElderCare on the MOVE, with a mission to bring smiles and support to elderly communities across Asia. This initiative is part of Deliver Care, Lalamove’s CSR programme dedicated to making a positive impact in the communities it serves.

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With its fast and affordable delivery solutions, Lalamove facilitates the delivery of senior care items to eldercare facilities and NGOs, supporting their efforts to enhance the well-being of their residents. Through this initiative, Lalamove collaborates with small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and its driver partners to provide essential supplies and thoughtful gifts directly to six partnered eldercare facilities, enabling them to focus on delivering care and support to their communities.

To further enhance this effort, Lalamove users can now extend their support to elder communities by registering as members of Lalamove Rewards and donating their accumulated LalaPoints with each completed order. These donations will directly benefit the operations of six partner eldercare facilities across the region, reinforcing Lalamove’s commitment to making a positive impact on society.

“As the global aging population continues to grow, addressing the challenges faced by elderly individuals, such as social isolation and access to essential support, has become increasingly important. At Lalamove, we believe in giving back to those who have shaped our communities,” said Quincy Yip, Director of Customer Experience and Marketing at Lalamove. “Through ElderCare on the MOVE, we leverage our logistics network to provide practical support to targeted elderly individuals in need. By facilitating access to essential supplies, we hope to make a positive impact on their well-being and foster a stronger sense of connection within the community.”

Lalamove teams in selected markets have gone the extra mile to create meaningful initiatives that provide tailored support to elderly communities:

  • In Hong Kong, Lalamove joined hands with its corporate client, Tin Tin Doi Bou, a rehabilitation supplies store dedicated to refurbishing secondhand wheelchairs and giving them a new lease on life for those in need. Through this collaboration, the savings generated and the refurbished wheelchairs are donated to the Hong Kong Christian Services and Christian Family Service Centre, extending much-needed support to underserved seniors in the community.

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  • This Ramadan, a holy month observed by Muslims worldwide which is marked by fasting, prayer, and reflection, Lalamove’s team in Indonesia visited Yayasan Al Madiniyah in Jakarta. They delivered Iftar meals, groceries, and supplies to the elderly, and concluded with a special Iftar gathering where elderly driver partners received food packages.

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  • Lalamove Thailand partnered with Bangkok Drug Store, one of its corporate clients, to support the elderly by purchasing care supplies for seniors through an exclusive deal. These items were delivered to the River of Peace Foundation by Lalamove dedicated driver partners.

This initiative embodies Lalamove’s vision for empowering local communities to deliver positive change, illustrating how even the smallest deliveries can create a lasting impact. Join us in making a difference today: https://www.lalamove.com/en-hk/eldercare-on-the-move

Appendix

Here are the eldercare facilities/NGOs partnered with Lalamove for the “ElderCare on the MOVE” campaign:
Hong Kong Christian Service (Hong Kong)
Hong Kong Christian Service (HKCS) is a non-profit organization committed to serving the community by providing compassionate support, and empowering individuals and families in Hong Kong through a diverse array of social services and programs.
https://www.hkcs.org/en/index

Christian Family Service Centre (Hong Kong)
Established in 1954, the Christian Family Service Centre (CFSC) is a non-profit organization that provides a wide range of social services, including elderly care, family support, rehabilitation, and mental health services, to promote holistic well-being in the community.
https://70th.cfsc.org.hk/

The Lost Project (Kuala Lumpur)
Based in Kuala Lumpur, The Lost Project is a social enterprise that focuses on creating awareness and solutions for social issues such as homelessness, poverty, and mental health through creative initiatives, volunteer programs, and advocacy campaigns.
https://www.thelostfoodproject.org/
Kanlungan ni Maria (Manila)
Kanlungan ni Maria provides a compassionate home for the elderly who are poor, abandoned, or neglected in Antipolo City, Philippines, offering care in a community inspired by Christian and Marian values.
https://kanlungannimaria.org/

Coalition of Services of the Elderly (Manila)
Based in Quezon City, the Coalition of Services of the Elderly (COSE) advocates for the dignity, health, and security of older persons in the Philippines through community-based programs and elder rights advocacy.
https://cose.org.ph/

Kwong Wai Shiu Hospital (Singapore)
Founded in 1910, Kwong Wai Shiu Hospital is a charitable healthcare institution in Singapore that specializes in providing affordable medical, nursing, and rehabilitative care, particularly for the elderly and underprivileged communities.
https://www.kwsh.org.sg/
Yayasan Al Madiniyah (Jakarta)
Yayasan Al Madiniyah is a non-profit organization in Jakarta dedicated to promoting education and social welfare. It focuses on empowering underserved communities through educational programs, humanitarian aid, and social development initiatives.
https://www.instagram.com/yayasanalmadiniyah/?hl=en
River of Peace Foundation (Bangkok)
The River of Peace Foundation is a Bangkok-based foundation committed to improving the lives of impoverished elderly individuals. It provides essential aid such as food, medical supplies, and shelter, while also addressing physical and mental health needs through various support programs.
https://ropf.or.th/

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About Lalamove

Founded in Hong Kong in 2013, Lalamove is an on-demand delivery platform born with a mission to empower communities by making delivery fast, simple and affordable. At the click of a button, individuals, small businesses and corporations can access a wide fleet of delivery vehicles operated by professional driver partners.

Powered by technology, we seamlessly connect people, vehicles, freight and roads, moving things that matter and bringing benefits to local communities in 13 markets across Asia, Latin America and EMEA.

1st Collaborative Event of “Detective Conan” at TOKYO SKYTREE

TOKYO, April 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — TOBU TOWER SKYTREE Co., Ltd., the operator of TOKYO SKYTREE, is holding “DETECTIVE CONAN x TOKYO SKYTREE The Dazzling SKYTREE,” the first collaborative event between the tower and the TV anime series “Detective Conan.” The event begins on Tuesday, April 15, and will last until Monday, July 14, 2025.

Key visual of “DETECTIVE CONAN x TOKYO SKYTREE The Dazzling SKYTREE”: https://cdn.kyodonewsprwire.jp/prwfile/release/M108036/202504087063/_prw_PI1fl_7Uf7eeXc.jpg 

Special website of “DETECTIVE CONAN x TOKYO SKYTREE The Dazzling SKYTREE”
https://www.tokyo-skytree.jp/en/event/special/conan/ 

The 450-meter-high Tembo Galleria has an exhibition featuring the event’s key visuals. Limited-edition goods that are only available at the event and special cafe menu items are offered on this floor. In addition, a photo shoot service is available to those who want a picture of themselves with their favorite “Detective Conan” characters of their choice. On the 350-meter-high Tembo Deck, exclusive videos are screened on the windows converted into a giant screen of SKYTREE ROUND THEATER every night of the event. Also taking place during the evening, the exterior of the tower will have a special “Detective Conan”-themed lighting inspired by various characters from the anime.

Moreover, TOKYO SKYTREE’s official character Sorakara-chan, dressed in the costume of Detective Conan, has four meet-and-greet sessions per day with visitors to pose for snapshots taken with them. Special admission tickets to these observation decks with a novelty card featuring “Detective Conan” are also available.

TOBU TOWER SKYTREE hopes that those who come to Japan will visit and enjoy TOKYO SKYTREE on the occasion of the event.

About TOKYO SKYTREE

The 634-meter-high TOKYO SKYTREE is the world’s tallest free-standing broadcasting tower. It has two observation decks, the Tembo Deck, 350 meters high, and the Tembo Galleria, 450 meters high, commanding a spectacular panoramic view of Tokyo. At night, TOKYO SKYTREE is colorfully lit up in three lighting styles — “Iki,” characterized by a pale blue, “Miyabi,” featuring Edo purple, and the “Nobori” auspicious tangerine hue. Special lighting can be seen during seasonal and other events.

Official website: https://www.tokyo-skytree.jp/en/ 

For more details, please check each social media account:
Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tokyoskytree_global/
Official X: https://twitter.com/skytreeofficial
Official Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TOKYOSKYTREE.official/ 

PRISM BioLab and Elix Join Forces to Accelerate AI-Driven Drug Discovery for Protein-Protein Interaction Targets

Strategic Partnership Aims to Create Novel Drug Discovery Pipeline for Unmet Medical Needs by Combining PPI Control Technology with AI Drug Discovery Platform

TOKYO, April 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — PRISM BioLab, Co. Ltd. (“PRISM BioLab”), a leading discovery and development biotechnology company designing small molecule inhibitors of protein-protein interaction (PPI) targets, today announced that it has entered into a drug discovery collaboration with Elix, Inc. (“Elix”), effective April 1, 2025.

This partnership will accelerate research on these challenging molecular targets by combining PRISM BioLab’s proprietary peptide mimetic technology for controlling protein-protein interactions with Elix’s cutting-edge AI drug discovery platform.

In drug discovery, generating a clinical candidate molecule typically takes long time and requires synthesis of hundreds to thousands of compounds, making research and development efficiency a critical challenge. Through this partnership, PRISM BioLab’s proprietary small molecule peptide-mimetic PepMetics® technology will be integrated with Elix’s AI drug discovery platform “Elix Discovery™.” This collaboration will expand the AI search range to include previously unconsidered small molecules, enabling efficient identification of promising compounds for traditionally difficult targets and accelerating the creation of breakthrough drug candidates. By leveraging both companies’ AI capabilities and medicinal chemistry expertise, the partnership aims to reduce time and costs and improve success rate of drug discovery, ultimately delivering innovative treatments for unmet medical needs.

Comments from Executives

Elix co-founder and CEO Shinya Yuki, Ph.D.:

In our previous pilot project with PRISM BioLab, we achieved breakthrough results by creating novel compound candidates with an efficiency that would be unimaginable using conventional approaches. This success clearly demonstrated that the combination of our companies’ technologies and expertise holds tremendous potential in drug discovery. I am genuinely looking forward to this business partnership, where we can leverage our complementary strengths to pursue outcomes that neither company could achieve alone.

PRISM BioLab CEO Dai Takehara:

As we challenge ourselves to ‘create new areas of drug discovery’ with peptide-mimetic small molecules, AI utilization is essential. We expect our efforts to be significantly accelerated through collaboration with Elix, whose mission is to ‘rethink drug discovery.’ Our pilot project has already demonstrated the synergistic effect of our technologies and team collaboration, and we will continue to pursue the early creation of groundbreaking new drugs together.

PRISM BioLab CTO Tatsuya Toma Ph.D.:

Improving drug discovery efficiency is an eternal challenge. Delivering better medicines to patients and healthcare professionals as quickly as possible requires innovation. Our PepMetics® technology has characteristics that are highly compatible with AI applications. Elix is not only a professional in AI and machine learning but also expanding their knowledge and understanding of drug discovery while maintaining a flexible corporate culture. They have shown great interest in PepMetics® features, and I believe we can advance comprehensive drug discovery research together, leveraging PepMetics® characteristics to accelerate the process.

About Elix

Elix is an AI drug discovery company with the mission of “Rethinking drug discovery”. Through their flagship software platform, Elix Discovery™, and collaborative consulting engagements, they work with leading pharmaceutical companies and biotech startups to reduce the enormous costs and time associated with drug discovery, while improving the rate of successful outcomes. They achieve these goals via their company’s unique blend of AI engineering and medicinal chemistry expertise that allows them to stay at the forefront of development in both fields, and offer the solutions of tomorrow to the problems of today.

https://www.elix-inc.com/ 

About PRISM BioLab

PRISM BioLab is a discovery and development biotechnology company utilizing proprietary PepMetics® technology to discover orally available small molecule inhibitors of protein-protein interaction (PPI) targets and transform lives of patients suffering from cancer, autoimmune, fibrosis and other diseases. PepMetics® are a unique class of small molecules that mimic three-dimensional structures of alpha-helix and beta-turn, the peptide structures commonly found in intracellular PPI interphases and receptor-ligand interactions. By combining proprietary chemistry, know-how around PPI targets and AI-supported design, PepMetics® technology can deliver inhibitors of challenging PPI targets. The technology holds promise to expand the field of drug discovery by turning previously undruggable PPIs into targets readily druggable with small molecules and by generating oral small molecule alternatives for injectable biologics.

PRISM BioLab is collaborating on new PPI targets with global and Japanese pharmaceutical companies. PepMetics® targeting CBP/beta-catenin PPIs licensed to Eisai Co., Ltd. and Ohara Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. are in clinical development for cancer and liver disease, respectively.

www.prismbiolab.com

SKF completes previously announced divestment of its ring and seal operation in Hanover, USA

GOTHENBURG, Sweden, April 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — SKF has completed the previously announced divestment of its ring and seal operation in Hanover, Pennsylvania, USA, to Carco PRP Group for a total enterprise value of USD 215 million, corresponding to approximately SEK 2.1 billion. The divestment will result in a capital gain amounting to approximately SEK 0.8 billion in Q2 and will be reported as Items affecting comparability.

“We are committed to create a more focused and resilient SKF to serve our customers even better and to accelerate profitable growth. Divesting this successful but non-core business at accretive multiples is an important part of this. At the same time, we continue to invest and strengthen our position in core Aerospace segments,” says Rickard Gustafson, President and CEO.

Aerospace will remain a large, strategic segment also after the divestment with a share of industrial sales corresponding to approximately 9 percent. Investments in strengthening core aeroengine and structure bearing offerings remain a priority for SKF.

The Hanover divestment is in line with SKF’s strategic review of its aerospace business, communicated on 27 October 2023, to focus on core aerospace business and to exit areas that are non-strategic. As previously announced, the Group is exploring options to exit the precision elastomeric device (PED) aerospace operation in Elgin, Illinois, USA, also identified as non-strategic but smaller than Hanover.

Previous press release on similar topics:
29 October 2024: SKF divests non-core aerospace operation for USD 220 million [link to press release]

Aktiebolaget SKF
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