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Capture Love with vivo V50: “VLOVE Portrait Gallery” Opens in Bangkok

VLOVE Portrait Gallery Opens in Bangkok with Stunning vivo V50 Portraits

BANGKOK, Feb. 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — vivo, a global leader in smartphone innovation, unveiled the ‘VLOVE Portrait Gallery’ in Thailand to celebrate the launch of its highly anticipated V50 smartphone. Taking place at Central World Square C in Bangkok from now to March 2nd, the exhibition offers an immersive journey into the world of mobile photography, blending artistry and technology through a VLOVE-themed Portrait showcase.

vivo V50 "VLOVE Portrait Gallery" Opens in Bangkok
vivo V50 “VLOVE Portrait Gallery” Opens in Bangkok

Inspired by the Italian word “Ancora”, also a V50 color option, the VLOVE Portrait Gallery, themed “Meet with Love”, explores the diverse bonds we share as a human in this world – friends, partners, family, children, and pets. Through the lens of vivo V50, seven visionary photographers captured over sixty photographic pieces using V50 as a creative tool, showcasing love in boundless forms.

“Embracing empathy and user-oriented innovation, this portrait exhibition embodies vivo’s belief in the Joy of Humanity. We encourage everyone to rediscover the love in their lives and capture those touching moments,” said Zhu Yi, vivo Global Brand Strategy Senior Director, “Our collaboration with ZEISS and renowned creators allows us to push imaging boundaries, bringing our brand vision – ‘Beyond What You See, Unveiling What the World Could Be’ – to vibrant reality.”

VLOVE Portrait Gallery: A Global Celebration of Love Through the Lens

The VLOVE Portrait Gallery is now open, showcasing a captivating collection of photographic works that explore the multifaceted theme of love through visual storytelling in the lens of vivo V50 and its state-of-the-art ZEISS Professional Portrait capabilities. Featuring a diverse range of perspectives, including ZEISS photographers Gabriel Santos and Urasha Jakkachaphol, global artist Jimmy Marble, and emerging local talents William Seng, Tienjen Huang, Aung Kyaw Tun, and Aw Ya Tha Soe, this exhibition is a curated exploration of human connection that prompts visitors to reflect on their own definitions of love and the moments that define those relationships, with each photograph capturing fleeting expressions and untold stories, transforming moments into visual poems.

Adding an intimate and evocative dimension to the gallery, acclaimed photographer Jimmy Marble presents a special contribution. Known for his signature use of vibrant color, irreverent aesthetics, modern surrealism, and pop sensibilities, Jimmy’s photography exhibited at the VLOVE Portrait Gallery presents a creative exploration of self-love and identity, demonstrating the power of portrait photography.

“‘Self-expression has always been how I show myself love,'” shared Jimmy Marble, describing his artistic vision. “There’s so much noise and distraction in this world, but when I’m looking through a camera, everything becomes quiet. It’s almost like taking myself to the spirit spa. I walk away feeling grounded and in tune with myself as a person. With this photo series, I wanted to create images that reflect everything I truly love about photography – bold, graphic colors; wild fashion; and expressive faces in unusual situations. I even let myself slip into the collection.”

Portrait Photography by Jimmy Marble, shot on the vivo V50
Portrait Photography by Jimmy Marble, shot on the vivo V50

vivo and ZEISS: A Partnership for Unparalleled Imaging

“VLOVE Portrait Gallery is a testament to the power of collaboration and creative expression,” said Marisa Weis, Head of Category Management Imaging & Brand Partnerships at ZEISS, “Our partnership with vivo has been instrumental in pushing the boundaries of mobile photography, empowering both professional artists and everyday users to capture and share their love stories with unparalleled clarity and artistry. It’s about more than just technology; it’s about enabling authentic human connection.”

vivo V50 embodies this vision, seamlessly integrating advanced, professional-grade photography with an intuitive design. Its cutting-edge imaging capabilities, most notably the 50 MP ZEISS All Main Camera, ensure every moment is preserved with exceptional detail and clarity, whether capturing intimate portraits, sweeping landscapes, or vibrant group shots. ZEISS Multifocal Portrait offers 23 mm, 35 mm, and 50 mm focal lengths, paired with seven ZEISS Style Bokeh effects for unique aesthetics.

Driven by the philosophy of “Beyond What You See, Unveiling What the World Could Be,” vivo strives to transcend the limitations of the naked eye, using technology to create images that are more artistic, expressive, and reveal the world’s hidden potential. vivo V50, equipped with ZEISS Natural Color, faithfully recreates the colors and ambiance of a scene, ensuring that the photos users capture is true to life. To further enhance the creative process, features like AI Aura Light Portrait 2.0 provide studio-quality lighting, while the AI 3D Studio Lighting 2.0 – enhanced front camera captures stunning group selfies. A comprehensive suite of creative tools, including AI Image Studio, Film Camera Mode, and Live Photo, allows users to fully express their artistic vision.

Stunning portraits captured by the latest vivo V50
Stunning portraits captured by the latest vivo V50

With continuous innovation in image quality, vivo aims to provide everyone with the tools and technology they need to express themselves and unleash their creativity. Through the VLOVE Portrait Gallery, vivo invites all to experience the power of mobile photography, discover their unique perspective on love, and shape the future of visual storytelling.

For more information on vivo V50, please visit vivo’s official website.

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About vivo

vivo is a technology company that creates great products based on a design-driven value, with smart devices and intelligent services as its core. The company aims to build a bridge between humans and the digital world. Through unique creativity, vivo provides users with an increasingly convenient mobile and digital life. Following the company’s core values, which include Benfen*, user-orientation, design-driven value, continuous learning, and team spirit, vivo has implemented a sustainable development strategy with the vision of developing into a healthier, more sustainable world-class corporation.

While bringing together and developing the best local talents to deliver excellence, vivo is supported by a network of R&D centers in Shenzhen, Dongguan, Nanjing, Beijing, Hangzhou, Shanghai, Xi’an and more cities, focusing on the development of state-of-the-art consumer technologies, including 5G, artificial intelligence, industrial design, imaging system and other up-and-coming technologies. vivo has also set up an intelligent manufacturing network (including those authorized by vivo), with an annual production capacity of nearly 200 million smartphones. As of now, vivo has branched out its sales network across more than 60 countries and regions and is loved by more than 500 million users worldwide.

*”Benfen” is a term describing the attitude on doing the right things and doing things right – which is the ideal description of vivo’s mission to create value for society.

Stay informed of latest vivo news at https://www.vivo.com/en/about-vivo/news

 

Pearson and AWS Announce Collaboration to Unlock AI-Powered Personalized Learning for Millions of People Globally

  • Collaboration will enhance learning for millions of people through cloud and AI tools that personalize education and offer real-time insights
  • Pearson to expand its use of AWS cloud infrastructure and AI capabilities with Amazon Bedrock to further optimize and scale its learning products and services, especially in higher education
  • Amazon and AWS to extend collaboration with Pearson VUE to scale cloud training and credentialing to help organizations boost productivity and innovate faster

LONDON, Feb. 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Pearson (FTSE: PSON.L), the world’s lifelong learning company, and Amazon Web Services, Inc. (AWS), an Amazon.com, Inc. company (NASDAQ: AMZN), today announced the expansion of their long-standing collaboration to accelerate the delivery of AI-powered learning for millions of people around the world and enhance the learner experience for Pearson’s products and services. 

As AI transforms education and the world of work, improving people’s ability to learn is vital for an adaptive workforce primed for continual upskilling, career pivots, and personal career fulfillment. Recent Pearson research finds that inefficient career transitions and learning gaps are costing the U.S. economy $1.1 trillion annually. Through this collaboration, AWS, the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud, and Pearson will advance the adoption of technology-driven education, with the objective of making learning more effective, efficient, and accessible.

Building on their 13-year collaboration, AWS will continue to serve as a Pearson strategic AI and cloud provider, advancing infrastructure and AI capabilities designed to enable Pearson to enhance and scale its products and services, especially in its higher education footprint.  AWS will support Pearson’s initiatives to elevate the learner and educator experience across its portfolio with personalized learning, real-time insights, and increased accessibility.

Pearson and AWS will collaborate in several ways:

  • Many of Pearson’s higher education products, used by student across international and U.S. higher education institutions, are built on AWS. Pearson will increase its use of AWS’s highly performant cloud infrastructure and Amazon Bedrock to improve the learning experience across higher education, virtual schools, and English-language learning products. By using Amazon Bedrock with Pearson expertise and data sets, this collaboration aims to enhance and expand Pearson’s courseware and content experience; provide educators with AI-powered lesson generation, assessments and insights; and enable faster, more visually rich content generation.
     
  • AWS and Amazon will extend their collaboration with Pearson to support workforce skilling efforts. Currently, Amazon and AWS benefit from GEDWorks, an employer-sponsored program that helps individuals earn their GED credential, and Credly by Pearson, the company’s digital credential platform.
     
  • AWS will continue its collaboration with Pearson VUE, which delivers AWS certifications for hundreds of thousands of cloud technology professionals annually.
     
  • AWS and Amazon will continue to expand their enterprise learning relationship with Pearson over the life of the agreement.
     
  • AWS and Pearson will jointly innovate on additional transformative learning solutions, with the goal of enhancing experiences and outcomes for learners in the areas of clinical and professional assessments, enterprise learning, and English Language Learning.

Pearson CEO Omar Abbosh said, “As technology transforms the way we learn, improving people’s ability to learn is vital for an adaptive workforce. With the help of AWS, Pearson will be able to get there faster, scale personalized learning, and create more access to AI tools for learners and educators. This partnership brings together two respected and leading companies in the fields of technology and learning. Together, we can reach many more learners and provide them with the tools they need to succeed and realise the life they imagine for themselves.”

“We’re excited to expand our long-standing collaboration with Pearson to unlock the power of cloud and AI for learners around the world,” said Matt Garman, CEO at AWS. “Together with Pearson, we will leverage the global scale and AI capabilities of AWS to enable innovative new learning experiences that are personalized and accessible for all.”

This collaboration is yet another step towards fulfilling Pearson’s commitment to accelerate the use of AI across its products and sharpen its focus on serving the enterprise learning market. Together, AWS and Pearson will help empower people and organizations to develop future-ready skills and unlock potential in a rapidly evolving world.

About Pearson
At Pearson, our purpose is simple: to help people realize the life they imagine through learning. We believe that every learning opportunity is a chance for a personal breakthrough. That’s why our c. 18,000 Pearson employees are committed to creating vibrant and enriching learning experiences designed for real-life impact. We are the world’s lifelong learning company, serving customers in nearly 200 countries with digital content, assessments, qualifications, and data. For us, learning isn’t just what we do. It’s who we are. Visit us at pearsonplc.com.

About Amazon Web Services
Since 2006, Amazon Web Services has been the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud. AWS has been continually expanding its services to support virtually any workload, and it now has more than 240 fully featured services for compute, storage, databases, networking, analytics, machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT), mobile, security, hybrid, media, and application development, deployment, and management from 114 Availability Zones within 36 geographic regions, with announced plans for 12 more Availability Zones and four more AWS Regions in New Zealand, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Taiwan, and the AWS European Sovereign Cloud. Millions of customers—including the fastest-growing startups, largest enterprises, and leading government agencies—trust AWS to power their infrastructure, become more agile, and lower costs. To learn more about AWS, visit aws.amazon.com.

About Amazon
Amazon is guided by four principles: customer obsession rather than competitor focus, passion for invention, commitment to operational excellence, and long-term thinking. Amazon strives to be Earth’s Most Customer-Centric Company, Earth’s Best Employer, and Earth’s Safest Place to Work. Customer reviews, 1-Click shopping, personalized recommendations, Prime, Fulfillment by Amazon, AWS, Kindle Direct Publishing, Kindle, Career Choice, Fire tablets, Fire TV, Amazon Echo, Alexa, Just Walk Out technology, Amazon Studios, and The Climate Pledge are some of the things pioneered by Amazon. For more information, visit amazon.com/about and follow @AmazonNews.

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Olight Debuts at IWA OutdoorClassics 2025

NUREMBERG, Germany, Feb. 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Olight, a leading portable lighting brand, made its debut at IWA OutdoorClassics 2025, the world’s leading exhibition for the hunting and target sports industry, marking its first large-scale exhibition in Europe.

Olight at IWA OutdoorClassics 2025
Olight at IWA OutdoorClassics 2025

Olight unveiled its latest advancement in the relevant field—the Javelot Turbo 2. Designed for hunting and search-and-rescue applications, the product delivered exceptional long-range performance with a 1,500-meter beam throw and 1,800-lumen output. It featured a wireless remote control with an 8-meter range, a magnetic dock that simultaneously secured and charged the remote, offering up to 272 hours of runtime.

Olight also introduced the Ostation X to the European offline market for the first time, a product honored with a CES Innovation Awards Honoree as the world’s first and smartest 3-in-1 rechargeable battery charger. At the recently concluded CES 2025 in Las Vegas, the Ostation X garnered attention from major media outlets such as T3, The Hollywood Reporter, and Digital Trends, as well as visitors from around the world. This time, attendees at IWA also had the chance to experience this intelligent battery charging and management system firsthand.

To further strengthen business partnerships, Olight hosted an exclusive distributor conference, uniting key partners from Germany, France, Spain, and other European regions. The event provided a strategic platform for deepening collaborations, exchanging market insights, and exploring new business opportunities. By fostering closer ties with regional distributors, Olight aims to enhance localized operations and better serve European customers with its innovative lighting solutions.

PC, Olight’s Head of Europe, emphasized the company’s vision, stating, “Europe is a key market for Olight, and we are committed to working hand in hand with our partners to bring innovative, high-performance lighting solutions to both professionals and enthusiasts. IWA 2025 marks the beginning of a new chapter for Olight in Europe.”

Marking its first-ever participation in IWA, Olight took a significant step in expanding its global footprint, reinforcing its commitment to delivering cutting-edge illumination technology tailored for the European market. In addition to business partners, the company also invited fans and influencers to share in this milestone moment, further strengthening its community-driven brand approach.

About Olight:

Founded in 2007, Olight is a global leader in providing innovative portable lighting products trusted by outdoor enthusiasts worldwide. Olight pushes the boundaries of lighting technology to meet diverse customer needs.

 

BE IN SABAH 2025 CONCLUDES WITH A STRONG CALL FOR GLOBAL COLLABORATION AND INDUSTRY GROWTH

KOTA KINABALU, Malaysia, Feb. 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — BE in SABAH 2025 successfully brought together key stakeholders from across the Asia Pacific business events industry, fostering new collaborations, strategic discussions, and innovative approaches to propel the sector forward.

BE IN SABAH 2025 CONCLUDES WITH A STRONG CALL FOR GLOBAL COLLABORATION AND INDUSTRY GROWTH
BE IN SABAH 2025 CONCLUDES WITH A STRONG CALL FOR GLOBAL COLLABORATION AND INDUSTRY GROWTH

Officiated by Yang Berhormat Datuk Seri Panglima Christina Liew, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Environment Sabah, and Patron of BE in SABAH, the event underscored the critical role of business events in driving economic development, knowledge exchange, and cross-border partnerships.

In her address, Yang Berhormat Datuk Seri Panglima Christina Liew reaffirmed Asia Pacific’s growing influence in the global business events landscape. She emphasised that the region is not just a participant, but a driving force shaping the industry’s future. The energy and commitment displayed at BE in SABAH 2025 reflected Asia Pacific’s ambition and capability in leading innovation and industry transformation.

She also reaffirmed the region’s commitment to the growth and sustainability of the business events sector, recognising its role as a catalyst for economic progress, knowledge sharing, and regional collaboration. She praised the strategic partnerships forged throughout the event—including the strengthening ties between ICCA, MACEOS, and key industry stakeholders—which will continue to elevate Sabah’s position as a competitive player in the business events arena.

BE in SABAH 2025 featured a diverse programme of panel discussions, networking sessions, and keynote presentations, addressing the evolving landscape of business events. A key highlight was the emphasis on Asia Pacific’s growing role in the global business events industry. Industry experts provided insights into emerging markets, regional synergies, and strategic initiatives to position the sector for long-term success.

Reflecting on the event’s impact, Datuk Dr. Hajah Rosmawati Haji Lasuki, J.P., Organising Chairperson of BE in SABAH 2025, MACEOS Sabah Chair, and CEO of Sabah International Convention Centre (SICC), stated:

“The discussions, insights, and connections made here will not end when we leave this venue. They are the foundation for future collaborations, new business opportunities, and strategies that will shape the business events industry for years to come.”

She encouraged all delegates to translate ideas into action, ensuring that the event’s impact extends far beyond its two days.

The closing ceremony was attended by Mr Senthil Gopinath, CEO of the International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA); Datuk Dr M. Gandhi, a veteran in the global business events industry; and Yang Berbahagia Datuk Josie Lai, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Environment Sabah. Their presence reinforced BE in SABAH’s growing international significance and its role in shaping the future of business events in Asia Pacific.

The event also served as a strategic platform for global industry leaders and international organisations to explore collaborative strategies, enhancing regional connectivity and fostering stronger ties between Asia Pacific nations and the global business events market.

As BE in SABAH 2025 comes to a close, it leaves behind a powerful legacy of collaboration, innovation, and growth. With the strong support of the Sabah State Government, strategic partnerships with ICCA, MACEOS, and MyCEB, and the unwavering commitment of business event professionals, BE in SABAH has set the stage for a future where business events are not just gatherings, but catalysts for economic progress, knowledge exchange, and industry evolution.

As momentum builds beyond this event, BE in SABAH remains dedicated to empowering the region, elevating emerging destinations, and creating impactful opportunities for the global business events community. With BE in SABAH 2026 already in the pipeline, the event’s success this year marks the beginning of an even greater push towards transformation and collaboration in the business events industry.

PR Newswire are the Official News Distribution partner for The 2nd International Business Events Forum – BE in SABAH 2025.

ABOUT SICC

Sabah International Convention Centre (SICC) is owned by Innoprise Corporation Sdn Bhd of Yayasan Sabah Group – a state sanctioned organization in Sabah, Malaysia. SICC is the largest waterfront purpose-built convention, exhibition and entertainment facility in East Malaysia with a total function space of 153,197sqm. The gross built-up of the complex is 60,514sqm on a 6-hectare site. The multi-functional complex with its well-designed floor plan and extensive pre-function areas are well suited for a wide range of public and private events. For more information, please visit siccsabah.com or follow us on social media – LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

Agoda Sees Increase in Accommodation Searches for Hong Kong Sevens

HONG KONG, Feb. 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Digital travel platform Agoda reports a 37% increase in accommodation searches for the Hong Kong Sevens dates compared to last year. This increase reflects the event’s growing interest among global travelers, particularly from South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, the Philippines, and Japan.

The Hong Kong Sevens, taking place 28-30 March this year, is one of the world’s most renowned rugby events, attracting fans and tourists from around the globe. The event is not only a celebration for sports enthusiasts but also a showcase of Hong Kong’s culture and entertainment. During the event, Hong Kong will host a series of matches and celebrations, offering visitors a rich experience.

Angel Huang, Agoda’s Director for China, stated: “The Hong Kong Sevens is not just a sporting event but an opportunity for cultural exchange. Agoda is delighted to help travelers from various markets find their ideal accommodations so they can fully enjoy the festivities.”

As the event approaches, Agoda advises travelers to book accommodations in advance to ensure the best selection. Agoda offers over 5 million vacation accommodations, more than 130,000 flight routes, and over 300,000 activities, all of which can be combined in a single booking. For more information, visit Agoda.com or download the Agoda mobile app for the best deals.

Everest Medicines to Hold Investor Calls with Updates on mRNA Therapeutic Vaccine Programs

SHANGHAI, Feb. 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Everest Medicines (HKEX 1952.HK, “Everest”, or the “Company”), a biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering, developing, manufacturing and commercializing transformative pharmaceutical products and vaccines, today announced that it will hold investor calls to discuss recent developments on its mRNA therapeutic vaccine programs.

The English session of the conference call will be held at 9:00 pm on March 6, 2025 Beijing Time (8:00 am U.S. Eastern Time on March 6), and the Mandarin session of the conference call will be held at 9:00 am Beijing Time on March 7, 2025 (8:00 pm U.S. Eastern Time on March 6).

The conference calls can be accessed by the following links:

For English Session:

Time: 9:00 pm Beijing Time, Thursday, March 6, 2025 (8:00 am U.S. Eastern Time, March 6)

Pre-Registration Link: https://www.acecamptech.com/eventDetail/60522468 

Webcast Link: https://www.acecamptech.com/meeting_live/70524462/787581?event_id=60522468

Alternatively, participants may dial in to the conference call using below dial-in information:

United States:

+1-646-2543594 (EN)

Chinese Mainland:

+86-10-58084166 (EN)

+86-10-58084199 (CN)

Hong Kong, China:

+852-30051313 (EN)

+852-30051355 (CN)

United Kingdom:

+44(12)1368-0466 (EN)

International:

+1-866-6363243 (EN)

Password:

798635

For Mandarin Session:

Time: 9:00 am Beijing Time, Friday, March 7, 2025 (8:00 pm U.S. Eastern Time on March 6).

Webcast Link: https://s.comein.cn/9y4tyiy1

Alternatively, participants may dial into the conference call using below dial-in information:

United States:

+1-646-3578788

+1-408-7093255

Chinese Mainland:

400-969-8928

400-806-3263

Hong Kong, China:

+852-301-83602

Taiwan, China:

+886-226563394

+886-277417882

Singapore:

+65-64075649

+65-66220840

United Kingdom:

+44-2070970018

International:

+86-2362737123

Password:

185008

The replay of English session will be available shortly after the call and can be accessed by visiting the Company’s website at http://www.everestmedicines.com.

About Everest Medicines

Everest Medicines is a biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering, developing, manufacturing and commercializing transformative pharmaceutical products and vaccines that address critical unmet medical needs for patients in Asian markets. The management team of Everest Medicines has deep expertise and an extensive track record from both leading global pharmaceutical companies and local Chinese pharmaceutical companies in high-quality discovery, clinical development, regulatory affairs, CMC, business development and operations. Everest Medicines has built a portfolio of potentially global first-in-class or best-in-class molecules in the company’s core therapeutic areas of renal diseases, infectious diseases and autoimmune disorders. For more information, please visit its website at www.everestmedicines.com.

Forward-Looking Statements:

This news release may make statements that constitute forward-looking statements, including descriptions regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of the Company or its officers with respect to the business operations and financial condition of the Company, which can be identified by terminology such as “will,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “future,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “estimates,” “confident” and similar statements. Such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, or other factors, some of which are beyond the control of the Company and are unforeseeable. Therefore, the actual results may differ from those in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors and assumptions, such as future changes and developments in our business, competitive environment, political, economic, legal and social conditions. The Company or any of its affiliates, directors, officers, advisors or representatives has no obligation and does not undertake to revise forward-looking statements to reflect new information, future events or circumstances after the date of this news release, except as required by law.

 

OSL To Distribute APAC’s First Retail Tokenised Money Market Product in Hong Kong

HONG KONG, Feb. 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — OSL Digital Securities (OSL), a leading regulated digital asset platform and a member of OSL Group (863.HK), today announced the first retail tokenised fund in Hong Kong, The ChinaAMC HKD Digital Money Market Fund, will be available on its platform.

The retail tokenised fund, issued by China Asset Management (Hong Kong) (ChinaAMC HK) and approved by the Securities and Futures Commission for offering to retail clients in Hong Kong, are expected to debut today. Standard Chartered Bank (Hong Kong) will serve as the tokenisation agent, digital platform operator, and administrator, and Standard Chartered Trust (Hong Kong) will act as the fund’s custodian. The ChinaAMC HKD Digital Money Market Fund, the first real-world asset (RWA) tokenised fund, marks a significant milestone as the first retail customer-oriented tokenised fund in the region.

As a trusted partner, OSL is one of the first eligible distributors of this fund. Bringing deep expertise in blockchain and digital assets to this initiative, OSL will play a key role in enabling, promoting and facilitating subscription and redemption for the fund in Hong Kong. With its leading regulated digital asset platform and immediate access for retail customers via its platform, OSL is well-positioned to connect investors with this innovative investment opportunity.

Gary Tiu, Executive Director & Head of Regulatory Affairs, OSL, says, “Investors deploying capital to on-chain assets have limited opportunities to de-risk their positions without sacrificing convenience and yields. Retail and professional investors in Hong Kong deserve a wider risk and liquidity spectrum in their digital financial products. OSL users can now enjoy more choices to increase or decrease their risk exposures even when investing on-chain. We are proud to offer the ChinaAMC fund tokens to our investors.”

Tian Gan, CEO of ChinaAMC (HK), says: “As the first asset manager in the Asia-Pacific region to launch a retail tokenized fund, ChinaAMC (HK) remains committed to the development and strategic expansion in the Web 3.0 investment space. We are delighted to collaborate with OSL as one of our initial distributors, bringing this innovative product to investors through OSL, a leading virtual asset trading platform.”    

According to the World Economic Forum, tokenisation introduces a new paradigm of ownership hosted on the blockchain, with the potential to transform various sectors and foster more inclusive financial participation within the global financial markets. RWA tokenisation, the digital representation of assets on blockchain technology, offers numerous benefits, including fractional ownership, increased transparency and efficiency, enhanced liquidity and greater accessibility.

About OSL

Backed by Asia’s leading public fintech and digital asset company, OSL Group (863.HK), formerly BC Technology Group, OSL is the world’s first SFC-licensed and insured digital asset platform. Founded in 2018, OSL has an established history in the sector and is recognised by many as the leader in providing comprehensive regulated and licensed digital asset solutions.

OSL offers Markets services (brokerage, exchange, and custody) and SaaS technology solutions, which deliver institutional clients in addition to professional and retail investors access to global liquidity through its best-in-class digital asset platform. OSL’s secured and insured hot and cold wallet infrastructure also ensures the safekeeping of digital assets with timely transaction settlements.

As the digital asset industry continues to evolve, so does OSL. OSL’s simple and tailored approach compliantly navigates international clients through the evolving digital assets environment.

For more information, visit: osl.com

Global Scholars Converge in Hong Kong at Hong Kong Baptist University’s Inaugural International Interdisciplinary Research Summit

Inspiring Collaboration and Innovation to Drive Impactful Research Addressing Global Challenges


HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 28 February 2025 – Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU)’s inaugural International Interdisciplinary Research Summit (IIRS) has convened leading scholars, researchers, and innovators from diverse fields from Hong Kong and worldwide to foster collaboration and address pressing global challenges, particularly in fields including Data Analytics & Artificial Intelligence (AI), and Health and Drug Discovery.

Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) hosted its inaugural International Interdisciplinary Research Summit (IIRS), convening international scholars, academics, professors, and researchers from HKBU and other universities across Hong Kong.
Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) hosted its inaugural International Interdisciplinary Research Summit (IIRS), convening international scholars, academics, professors, and researchers from HKBU and other universities across Hong Kong.

Interdisciplinary Solutions: Enabling Early Identification of High-Risk Individuals for Disease Treatment

In a world where health challenges have reached unprecedented levels, HKBU’s inaugural International Interdisciplinary Research Summit (IIRS) showcased how interdisciplinary collaboration, between Data Analytics & Artificial Intelligence (AI), and Health and Drug Discovery, can revolutionize and accelerate the development of new and more effective treatments for a range of diseases. As highlighted by Vice President (Research and Development) Professor Aiping Lyu, the university is dedicated to fostering international research collaboration against today’s complex challenges. He noted that the university’s focus on four transdisciplinary clusters – creative media and practice, health and drug discovery, analytics and AI, and humanity and culture, is crucial for fostering innovation.

Keynote speakers of the Summit included Professor Jeremy Nicholson, Director, Australian National Phenome Centre, Murdoch University, Australia; Albert Einstein Honorary Professor of Medical Biochemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, China; Emeritus Professor of Biological Chemistry, Imperial College London, UK. Known to be one of the world’s foremost coronavirus experts, Nicholson covered the topic of “Molecular Phenomic Approaches in Population Health and Disease Diagnosis”. He unveiled how AI and advanced data analysis are used to analyse genes and lifestyle, highlighting that studying humans for future scientific relevance requires considering the complex interplay of genes, environment, politics, funding, and human interactions that ultimately influence the translation of science into clinical medicine.

Professor Thomas Efferth, Director, Institute of Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Sciences, and Chair, Department of Pharmaceutical Biology, Johannes Gutenberg University, Germany, leads a research team developing compounds that could replace opioids as pain relief without addiction. In the speech titled “Artificial Intelligence and Network Biomedicine in Natural Product Research”, Efferth highlighted the transformative role of AI and systems biology in natural product research, explaining that tasks previously performed manually by generations of PhD students, such as pipetting in wet labs, can now be automated with robots. Moreover, AI can optimize experiment design, creating significant opportunities for deep learning and AI in research.

Likewise, Professor Gavin Winston, Department of Medicine, Centre for Neuroscience Studies and School of Computing, Queen’s University, Canada, is leveraging AI and ML to revolutionise brain imaging for neurological diagnosis and treatment. In his presentation titled “Machine Learning in Neuroimaging across Disciplines”, he highlighted how advanced techniques like deep learning are enabling more efficient and precise analysis of MRI and CT scans, ultimately leading to improved outcomes. Notably, his current research focuses on utilising robotics and neuroimaging to understand and address cognitive impairment in individuals with epilepsy, demonstrating a commitment to improved patient care.

Professor Jianfeng Feng, Dean of the Institute of Science and Technology for Brain-Inspired Intelligence and School of Data Science at Fudan University, spoke on the topic “From Multi-Omic Data to Brain Diseases, Digital Twin Brains, and Brain-Inspired AI”. One of Feng’s research projects found that blood biomarkers can forecast the risk of dementia 15 years before diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease. He emphasised that AI and ML are transforming healthcare, from understanding the foundations of diseases to developing personalised medicine.

The summit’s panel discussions further amplified the impact of interdisciplinary approaches in disease treatment. Leading experts delved into crucial discussions, enriched by perspectives on natural products and Traditional Chinese Medicine, centred on the challenges and way forward in translating big data into actionable understanding. Key topics included integrating Al capabilities with domain knowledge for data-driven model interpretation, addressing the paradox of using doctor-labelled data for Al training in clinical applications, managing multi-scale parameter calibrations and validations in principle-based modelling, and balancing computational cost with biological predictability through strategic coarse-graining. These sessions generated a wealth of new perspectives and underscored the indispensable role of science in addressing societal health challenges.

Professor Johnny Poon, Associate Vice-President (Interdisciplinary Research), HKBU, remarked that the IIRS cultivated a vibrant atmosphere for sharing knowledge and working together. Scholars have gathered and expressed enthusiasm for the groundbreaking research expected to result from the relationships formed at the summit.

As one of the priorities of the University’s Institutional Strategic Plan 2018-2028, HKBU aspires to be a leading, research-led, liberal arts University in Asia. The University keeps enhancing its capacity and strength to produce world-class research with an aim to bring significant impact to society. To learn more about HKBU’s research strengths and our publications, visit HKBU Research Website.

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