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CP AXTRA Partners with Tencent Cloud: Catalysing a Digital Transformation in Retail

Newly signed agreement encompasses IaaS and artificial intelligence solutions to enhance customer experience, competitive edge and operational capabilities

BANGKOK, Jan. 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Tencent Cloud and CP AXTRA unveiled a strategic collaboration with the goal of accelerating digital transformation in retail. Leveraging Tencent Cloud’s cutting-edge cloud-based infrastructure and AI-driven solutions in bolstering digital capabilities, CP AXTRA aims to enhance customer experience and operational efficiency, as well as improve its business outcomes.

The MoU was signed by Mr. Jimmy Chen, Vice President of Tencent Cloud International and Managing Director of Southeast Asia (right), and Mr. Tarin Thaniyavarn, Group Chief Technology & Data Officers and Group Chief E-Commerce Officer, CP AXTRA Public Company Limited (left).
The MoU was signed by Mr. Jimmy Chen, Vice President of Tencent Cloud International and Managing Director of Southeast Asia (right), and Mr. Tarin Thaniyavarn, Group Chief Technology & Data Officers and Group Chief E-Commerce Officer, CP AXTRA Public Company Limited (left).

CP AXTRA, is an operator of Asia’s leading B2B and B2C retailers, Makro and Lotus’s, based in Thailand, with operation across 10 countries. Over 30 years of wholesale and retail experience, CP AXTRA is a trusted partner for customers, offering a comprehensive range of products and services. Today, it manages over 2,600 offline stores in Thailand and Asia, with strong online presence.

To enhance its service offerings, CP AXTRA has entered a strategic partnership with Tencent Cloud, aiming to accelerate digital transformation and adopt AI technologies across the company. This collaboration leverages Tencent Cloud’s profound expertise in industry-specific solutions, coupled with comprehensive support from its team of industry experts to drive CP AXTRA’s digital journey.

To formalize the partnership, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) ceremony was held in Bangkok, attended by high-level representatives from Tencent Cloud International and CP AXTRA. The MoU was signed by Mr. Jimmy Chen, Vice President of Tencent Cloud International and Managing Director of Southeast Asia, and Mr. Tarin Thaniyavarn, Group Chief Technology & Data Officers and Group Chief E-Commerce Officer, CP AXTRA Public Company Limited. The ceremony was also witnessed by Mr. Zhang Yun Ming, Deputy Minister from the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology China, and Mr. Prasert Jantararuangtong, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Digital Economy and Society of Thailand.

The partnership encompasses Tencent Cloud’s Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) and artificial intelligence solutions to enhance CP AXTRA’s efficiency across various business aspects, including assortment range optimization, demand forecasting, pricing and promotions analysis, with the aim to elevate customer experience.

Looking ahead, CP AXTRA and Tencent Cloud are also exploring opportunities to leverage AI solutions and machine learning tools for sales forecasting and warehouse management.

Poshu Yeung, Senior Vice President, Tencent Cloud International, said, “Tencent Cloud is pleased to further solidify our presence in the retail sector by adding CP AXTRA, another major top-tier retailer, to our portfolio. We look forward to helping CP AXTRA boost its digitalization and AI efforts through our highly reliable and high-quality solutions, products and services with the goal of bolstering the retail leader’s business outcomes.”

Tarin Thaniyavarn, Group Chief Technology & Data Officers and Group Chief E-Commerce Officer, CP AXTRA Public Company Limited, said, “CP AXTRA is glad to be partnering with Tencent Cloud, benefiting from its cutting-edge IaaS and AI solutions. This partnership underscores our commitment to using top-tier technology to enhance our customer experience, competitive edge and operational capabilities, reinforcing our retail leadership in the region.”

About Tencent Cloud

Tencent Cloud, one of the world’s leading cloud companies, is committed to creating innovative solutions to resolve real-world issues and enabling digital transformation for smart industries. Through our extensive global infrastructure, Tencent Cloud provides businesses across the globe with stable and secure industry-leading cloud products and services, leveraging technological advancements such as cloud computing, Big Data analytics, AI, IoT and network security. It is our constant mission to meet the needs of industries across the board, including the fields of gaming, media and entertainment, finance, healthcare, property, retail, travel and transportation.

About CP AXTRA

CP AXTRA Public Company Limited, is an operator of Asia’s leading wholesaler and retailer, Makro and Lotus’s. The Company is based in Thailand, with operation across 10 countries. CP AXTRA is committed to fulfilling people’s lives with good health, love, joy, and well-being, by providing solutions and meeting customers’ daily needs with technology, innovation, and operational excellence.

With over 30 years of retail experience, CP AXTRA is a trusted partner for both B2B and B2C customers, offering a comprehensive range of products and services. Today, it manages over 2,600 offline stores in Thailand and Asia, with strong online presence.

Akeso Received Payment for the Development Collaboration on Tagitanlimab

HONG KONG, Jan. 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — On January 22, 2025, Akeso Inc. (9926.HK) announced that it had received payment from Sichuan Kelun Pharmaceutical Research Institute Co., Ltd. (“Sichuan Kelun”) for their collaboration on the development of tagitanlimab, an innovative humanized monoclonal antibody targeting PD-L1, following its recent marketing approval by China’s National Medical Products Administration.

In 2014, Akeso signed a cooperation agreement with Sichuan Kelun for the development of tagitanlimab. Under the terms of the agreement, Akeso will receive royalties from the commercial sales of tagitanlimab in addition to the development payment.

Tagitanlimab marks Akeso’s second oncology product to yield commercial royalties, following pucotenlimab, a PD-1 monoclonal antibody developed in collaboration with Lepu Biopharma in 2016.

Dr. Yu Xia, founder, chairwoman, president, and CEO of Akeso, said: “Congratulations to our partners. We are thrilled about continuously successful approval of our innovative products, and truly anticipate their outstanding commercialization performance. This achievement highlights Akeso’s strong R&D capabilities and our commitment to innovation. Since its inception, Akeso has established multiple external collaborations, including ivonescimab with Summit Therapeutics, quavonlimab with Merck and pucotenlimab with Lepu Biopharma. These partnerships not only benefit patients but also deliver significant returns for both Akeso and our collaborators. Looking ahead, Akeso will continue to pursue a diversified strategy for new drug development, leveraging global resources to drive the high-quality commercialization of our independently developed innovative therapeutics.”

To answer three key questions about economic globalization

BEIJING, Jan. 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — A report from People’s Daily: In the face of a sluggish world economic recovery, the rising threat of protectionism, and the widening gap between the rich and the poor, discussions around economic globalization are increasing within the international community. At the center of discussion, there are three main questions as follows.

Has economic globalization stagnated or regressed?

Economic globalization has not stagnated or regressed, but continues to develop against headwinds.

According to the Global Trade Update published by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), global trade is on track to hit a record $33 trillion in 2024, marking a 3.3 percent annual growth. It has demonstrated strong resilience, largely driven by digital trade and trade in services.

The overall global landscape shows that businesses around the world continue to thrive within the interconnected supply, industrial and value chains. The World Openness Report 2024 indicates that the rise and evolution of global value chains reflect the inherent rationale of economic globalization, which is driven by digitalization, green economy, and services sector.

Globally, political consensus and policy measures to promote open development are steadily increasing.

The high-quality implementation of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) has delivered increasingly prominent development dividends to member countries. The Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) has not waned despite the withdrawal of a few countries; instead, it has attracted more countries to join.

African countries are accelerating the implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), which was enacted in several African nations, including South Africa, Ghana, and Kenya in 2024. The 31st APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting also reached an important consensus on upholding the multilateral trading system and advancing regional economic integration.

How to view the headwinds and undertows facing economic globalization?

Despite headwinds and undertows, economic globalization has always been the general trend.

Historically, the global economy was thrown into disarray by two world wars, which severed international trade routes. The subsequent nearly half-century-long Cold War divided the world into two distinct camps, hindering economic exchanges and disrupting the flow of resources.

However, in the long run, these disruptions did not prevent the world from returning to the path of economic globalization. This is because economic globalization is an objective requirement of growing social productive forces and a natural outcome of advancement in science and technology – a fact that no one can change.

The current headwinds against economic globalization are largely a result of political shifts within a few countries and do not signify a change in the fundamental logic that economic globalization promotes global welfare.

According to the World Trade Organization (WTO), between 1996 and 2021, a high trade share of GDP was strongly linked to faster economic growth in low- and middle-income economies. This fully proves that openness is the only path toward prosperity and development for every country.

Today, the world is moving faster to embrace a digital, green and smart economy, building up powerful energy for further expedition of economic globalization down the road.

WTO statistics show that the global exports of digitally delivered services reached $4.25 trillion in 2023, up nine percent year-on-year, accounting for a record 54.2 percent of world services exports.

Besides, green and sustainable development has become a global consensus, with global annual renewable capacity additions increasing by almost 50 percent in 2023.

Mark Leonard, director of the European Council on Foreign Relations, noted that due to accelerated reforms in energy and technology, the world is experiencing “re-globalization” rather than “de-globalization.”

How to resolve the issues and challenges brought by economic globalization?

Economic globalization is at a new crossroads. It must be guided carefully to maximize its benefits and ensure its sound and sustainable development.

The World Trade Report 2024 warns that mounting protectionism threatens to unwind 30 years of progress in closing income gaps between poor and rich countries. Both the United Nations and the International Monetary Fund have recently cautioned that rising tariffs could hamper global economic growth. All countries, especially major economies, should uphold the general trend of open development, resist protectionism, and build an open world economy.

To resolve the challenges brought by economic globalization, the key lies in promoting universally beneficial, inclusive economic globalization. It is important to address the development imbalances between and within countries resulting from the global allocation of resources, and ensure that different countries, classes, and communities can all participate in and benefit from economic and social development, so as to take economic globalization to a new phase that is more dynamic, inclusive, and sustainable. This requires wisdom and decisive action from governments of all countries.

China has blazed a development path of pursuing common development through opening up. Its active participation in economic globalization has not only driven its own development but also provided immense development opportunities to other countries.

China’s experience demonstrates that promoting universally beneficial, inclusive economic globalization can contribute to shared development of all countries in the world. This is why China is committed to pursuing a mutually beneficial strategy of opening up, expanding voluntary and unilateral opening up in an orderly manner, steadily expanding institutional opening up, and pushing for an open world economic system.

Economic globalization is a sure way for human society to achieve development and an irreversible trend of the times. All countries must possess the wisdom to recognize this overarching trend, and the determination and confidence to work with it, so as to join hands in promoting universally beneficial, inclusive economic globalization.

The 7th “HK Digital Advertising Start-ups X Publishing (Writers) Promotion Support Scheme”

Unveiling 12 Selected Teams of Local Digital Advertising Start-ups & Emerging Writers

HONG KONG, Jan. 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The Hong Kong Digital Advertising Start-ups X Publishing (Writers) Promotion Support Scheme (the “Support Scheme”), organized by Hong Kong Association of Interactive Marketing (“HKAIM”), and supported by the Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency (“CCIDA”) of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (“HKSAR Government”) as the lead sponsor, has been nurturing local digital advertising start-ups since its inception in 2018. By providing funding and professional training, the Support Scheme enables these start-ups to design bespoke digital advertising campaigns for local emerging writers, promoting their designated works. The initiative fosters cross-sectoral collaboration between emerging writers, the publishing industry, and the digital advertising industry, creating more opportunities for growth and development.

Guests of Honor took a group photo with the selection committee members, judges, mentors, 12 groups of selected emerging writers and publishers, and representatives of 12 selected local digital advertising start-ups to conclude the Launch Ceremony.
Guests of Honor took a group photo with the selection committee members, judges, mentors, 12 groups of selected emerging writers and publishers, and representatives of 12 selected local digital advertising start-ups to conclude the Launch Ceremony.

Entering its 7th edition, the Support Scheme received overwhelming response to its call for applications which was closed in late 2024, with 50 digital advertising start-ups and 21 emerging writers. The HKAIM has selected among the applicants and paired up 12 teams, each comprises a digital advertising start-up and an emerging writer. The designated books of applied emerging writers cover a wide range of topics, including education, sports, spirituality, history, music, counseling, science, workplace, comics, picture books, and more. The diversity would stimulate more creativities from the digital advertising start-ups as they plan the related campaigns.

The HKAIM successfully kicked off the 7th Support Scheme with a Launch Ceremony at Seminar Hall, Xiqu Centre on 20 January. Mr. Alex So, Head (Multi-media) of CCIDA, was invited to be the Guest of Honor. Along with him, Chairman of the HKAIM Mr. Francis Fong and Vice Chairman of Hong Kong Publishing Federation Mr. William So launched this year’s Support Scheme by announcing the 12 participating teams. (Full list below)

Each digital advertising start-up will receive a subsidy of up to HK$260,000 to design, plan and execute a digital advertising campaign for the designated book of the matched emerging writer. In addition, the HKAIM will provide training by industry experts, helping them to improve the creative concept and execution of their digital advertising campaigns. The Support Scheme not only creates an opportunity for the digital advertising and publishing industries to collaborate, it also promotes Chinese books through viral digital campaigns and cultivates a more robust reading culture.

In addition, the HKAIM will promote the participating digital advertising startups and emerging writers along with the selected books through a wide range of promotion channels including the Support Scheme’s official website, internet, social media, etc. For the 11 digital advertising projects created under last year’s (the 6th) Support Scheme, the campaigns reached nearly 19.56 million people, with nearly 1.33 million engagements, and almost 7.38 million views, successfully bringing attention to the selected books by the emerging writers, and delivering accurate messages from the books to the target audience, creating more opportunities for readers and emerging writers to interact and communicate. The HKAIM is optimistic that this year’s Support Scheme will achieve similarly stellar results.

The HKAIM will also host a booth at Hong Kong Book Fair 2025 in July to showcase the 12 digital advertising campaigns and the designated books. The Digital Advertising Design (for Publishing) Awards Competition and Presentation Ceremony will also be scheduled to recognize the best digital advertising campaign among the 12 as determined by industry experts. The “My Favourite Digital Advertising (for Publishing) Award” based on public voting, will also be presented at the ceremony. The Presentation Ceremony will highlight digital advertising campaigns as well as recognize the efforts of the participating teams.

The HKAIM will post regular updates about the Support Scheme and the 12 teams on our official website and Facebook page. For more details about the Support Scheme, please visit:

Official website: www.digiad.hk
Facebook page: www.facebook.com/AdxPub
Instagram page: www.instagram.com/adxpub_hk

Organizer: The Hong Kong Association of Interactive Marketing
Lead Sponsor: The Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region

Disclaimer: The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region provides funding support to the project only, and does not otherwise take part in the project. Any opinions, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed in these materials/events (or by members of the project team) are those of the project organisers only and do not reflect the views of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau, the Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency, the CreateSmart Initiative Secretariat or the CreateSmart Initiative Vetting Committee.

The 12 selected pairs of digital advertising start-ups and emerging writers for the 7th Support Scheme are listed in alphabetical order (according to Start-up) as follows:

Local Digital Advertising Start-up (ENG)

Local Digital Advertising Start-up (CHI)

Publisher

Local New and Emerging Writers (English Name)

Designated Book (Chinese Title)

Designated Book (English Title, if any)

1

At This Moment

n/a

Breakthrough Limited

Wing Yuek Ching

鐡人1.5

One Half

2

FROM THE TOP PRODUCTION LIMITED

優本製作有限公司

Boaz International Education Institute Limited

Chan Cheuk Ki Twiggy,

Shum Yin Wah

我不是笨笨

n/a

3

Gain Tune International Limited

德通國際有限公司

SYRT Academy Company Limited

Yu Wing Kong, Steve

招募之RD

Recruit to RD

4

Hungerr Universe Limited

哼嘎制作有限公司

Ming’s Readers Publisher

Lai Wai Hang,

Li Lo

MBTI人際探險——不同性格類型一起生活,要如何相處?

n/a

5

Kangaroll Creative

n/a

HKEJ Publishing Limited

Cheung Ching Fung

港人防災必修科

n/a

6

Moisland

無島

City University of Hong Kong Press

Lin Ka Chun

被遺忘的香港管樂史

The Forgotten History of Wind Bands in Hong Kong

7

Nine Nine Digital

n/a

Sun Ya Publications (HK) Limited

Leung Tim

未來科學拯救隊3:碧月薄荷大謎團

Future Science Rescue Team (3): The Great Mystery of Green Lunar Mint

8

PI Consultancy & Training Company Limited

n/a

Enrich Publishing Limited

Miss Heart

校園療心室2——自主情緒‧實現真我

n/a

9

Ripple Vision

漣漪映畫

Quire Limited

Cheung Yu Ting (Ar Yu)

靈魂中轉站

SOULTOPIA

10

Storeroom No.9

玖號士多房

Lokrazy Plus Design

Kwan Wai Lok

(Nalok.lok)

可以給我/你一次機會嗎?

One Chance? One Chance.

11

Studio120

120工作室

Chinese Christian Literature Council Ltd

Cheung Ka Yan

神在野——香港山野靈思之旅

God in the wild: Awakening Spirituality in the nature of Hong Kong

12

Tinysotiny.co Limited

n/a

Cosmos Books Limited

Tsang, Mo-suet Musette Faye

的的撐撐開飯啦

n/a

 

PCX Markets Earns B Corp Certification

SINGAPORE, Jan. 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — PCX Markets, a marketplace for audited, traceable plastic waste recovery and responsible processing, today announced that it has been certified as a B Corporation™ (B Corp™), further recognizing the company’s commitment to environmental and social responsibility.

PCX Markets Earns B Corp Certification
PCX Markets Earns B Corp Certification

B Corp is a global movement of over 9,400 pioneering companies across 105 countries that use business as a force for good, and includes trailblazers like Ben & Jerry’s, Patagonia, Allbirds, and Coursera.

To become a B Corp company, PCX Markets underwent a rigorous assessment of every part of the business against five key impact areas: governance, workers, community, environment, and customers. Achieving B Corp Certification by the non-profit B Lab reaffirms PCX Market’s deep commitment to transparency and accountability.

“The team at PCX is on mission to accelerate the transition to a circular economy, and build a future where no plastic waste ends up in nature. We are proud to have achieved B Corp certification, and incredibly excited to join this global movement of purpose-driven businesses,” said Sebastian DiGrande, PCX Markets CEO. 

The world has produced about 9 billion metric tons of plastic since the 1950s. Today, only 9% of plastic waste is recycled, 19% incinerated, and 72% is either landfilled, dumped, openly burned or ends up in the environment. Even if we were to reduce production from today’s levels by 40% by 2050, the world would still produce another 11 billion tons that needs to be responsibly managed.

PCX Markets activates an ecosystem of partners who collect, transport and responsibly process plastic waste, while supporting the communities most impacted by the global plastic waste crisis with programs that improve livelihoods and scale social impact. Companies that want to complement upstream reduction efforts by funding downstream plastic waste recovery can purchase credits issued by projects battling plastic pollution. One credit cleans up one metric ton of plastic pollution. The impact is delivered immediately and verified by a third-party auditor.

PCX Markets, which is headquartered in Singapore, has enabled the clean up of over 108 million kilograms of plastic waste worldwide to date.

“As a B Corp in the sustainability sector, we’re thrilled to be counted among businesses that are building an inclusive, equitable, and regenerative economy,” said Nanette Medved-Po, Founder of PCX Markets.

ABOUT PCX

PCX is on a mission to accelerate the transition to a circular economy and build a future where no plastic ends up in nature. 

PCX Markets is a fully transparent plastic credit marketplace for audited, traceable plastic waste recovery and responsible processing worldwide. Our marketplace activates an ecosystem of partners who collect, transport and responsibly process plastic waste, while supporting communities on the ground with programs that improve livelihoods and scale social impact. PCX Markets, which is headquartered in Singapore, has enabled the clean up of over 108  million kilograms of plastic waste worldwide.

About B Lab

B Lab is transforming the global economy to benefit all people, communities and the planet. A leader in economic systems change, our global network creates standards, policies, tools, and programs for business, and we certify companies – known as B Corps – who are leading the way. To date, our community includes over 900,000 workers in over 9,400 B Corps across 105 countries and 160 industries. The B Impact Assessment is used by more than 150,000 companies to help measure, manage and improve their impact. To learn more and join the movement, visit www.bcorporation.net.

About Certified B Corporations™

Certified B Corporations, or B Corps™, are companies verified by B Lab to meet the high standards of social and environmental performance, transparency and accountability.

For press enquiries, contact marketing@pcxmarkets.com

Airport City Blueprint Presented to Business Community with New Brand “SKYTOPIA”


HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 22 January 2025 – Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK) presented the Airport City blueprint to the business community at a major event today as the new brand of the development, “SKYTOPIA”, was unveiled.

Airport City Blueprint Presented to Business Community with New Brand "SKYTOPIA"
Airport City Blueprint Presented to Business Community with New Brand “SKYTOPIA”

The event showcased the development potential and investment opportunities at “SKYTOPIA”, with themed exhibition zones introducing the major projects, attracting over 300 business leaders from Hong Kong, Mainland and international business community.

Integrating commercial activities, popular culture, art trading, entertainment and leisure, “SKYTOPIA” features projects that capitalise the unique advantages of Hong Kong and leverage the land and marine resources near Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA). Highlights include:

  • Hong Kong’s first one-stop art hub which puts art creation, appreciation and trading under one roof;
  • Hong Kong’s first dedicated stand-alone art storage facility;
  • Airport Bay Marina as Hong Kong’s largest yacht bay providing over 500 berths;
  • Hong Kong’s largest water recreation area;
  • Jet Fresh Market with fresh gourmet products delivered from around the globe;
  • Phase 2 development of AsiaWorld-Expo comprising Hong Kong’s largest indoor purpose-built performance venue housing 20,000 spectators;
  • Sportainment complex combining indoor and outdoor sports concepts for adventure, exploration, sports and entertainment;
  • Marine resort and luxury hotel;
  • Promenade encompassing a 1.5 km-long CoveWalk and Piazza;
  • Green and smart transport system featuring automated car parks and autonomous vehicles and more.
Fred Lam, Chairman of AAHK, remarked at the event, “We envisage that HKIA will not be just a place for passengers to board their flights or a portal for entering Hong Kong. Our vision is to develop ‘SKYTOPIA’ into a landmark of its own, and a world-leading destination, attracting visitors from within Hong Kong and the prosperous Greater Bay Area, as well as major markets in Asia and the rest of the world. AAHK’s role is to build the key infrastructure and create a platform for experts and investors to deliver services and products through their specially designed facilities. We are grateful to the HKSAR Government for the policy support and excited to see the positive responses from the business community. We look forward to working with investors to make ‘SKYTOPIA’ a key economic driver of Hong Kong and beyond.”

“SKYTOPIA” embodies the key attributes and aspirations of the development, with “SKY” and “IA” (International Airport) manifesting its airport lineage and global reach, while “TOP” promises top-tier experiences for visitors and highlighting its position as a leading regional landmark. SKYTOPIA is set to be visitors’ dream destination with sky-high attractions.

Hashtag: #HKIA #AirportAuthorityHongKong

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Hyundai ADM Unveils a “New Paradigm in Cancer Treatment” – Preclinical Study Shows Promise for Continuous Oral Chemotherapy with Lowered Side Effects Risks

SEOUL, South Korea, Jan. 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Hyundai ADM Bio (Co-CEOs Taek-Sung Kim and Kwang-Hee Kim) announced the results of its preclinical study on the oral anti-cancer drug OTX-M, developed from the well-known injectable chemotherapy drug docetaxel, at the “Biotech Showcase 2025” held in San Francisco from January 13 to 15. The company introduced a “new paradigm in cancer treatment,” shifting from intravenous chemotherapy to patient-centered oral chemotherapy.

Technological Innovation: OTX-M Based on Organic-Inorganic Hybrid Drug Delivery Technology

OTX-M was developed using the patented organic-inorganic hybrid oral drug delivery technology of Hyundai ADM’s affiliated company, CNPharm. Unlike other oral anti-cancer drugs that failed to address drug-drug interaction issues, OTX-M enhances the bioavailability of docetaxel by more than 1,600 times without relying on metabolic inhibitors such as P-gp inhibitors or ritonavir. This breakthrough effectively resolves the challenge of low bioavailability while eliminating concerns about drug interactions.

Preclinical Study Results Identify the Optimal Regimen as One Daily Dose at a Moderate Dosage

The preclinical study systematically evaluated the effects of varying dosages (low, moderate, and high) and dosing frequencies, assessing anti-tumor efficacy and safety, as measured by weight changes.

Low doses administered twice daily showed a tumor inhibition rate of 61.4%, with minimal side effects and stable weight maintenance.

Moderate doses administered once daily achieved a tumor inhibition rate of 82.83%, demonstrating the best balance between anti-tumor efficacy and weight stability.

High doses administered four times per week achieved the highest tumor inhibition rate of 92.81%. However, weight loss and increased risk of side effects made this approach unsuitable for long-term cancer treatment.

The study demonstrated the dose-dependent anti-tumor efficacy of OTX-M, highlighting its excellent safety profile and low risk of side effects. A comprehensive analysis determined that a once-daily moderate dosage offers the optimal balance between efficacy and safety.

The Potential of OTX-M in the Global Cancer Treatment Market

OTX-M is expected to provide greater patient convenience and economic advantages, with the potential to rapidly replacing the current market dominated by injectable chemotherapy drugs. Research by Rutgers University and Chung-Ang University suggests that oral anti-cancer therapies can reduce treatment costs by 59.9% compared to injectable chemotherapies. This cost-effectiveness makes them an ideal solution for underdeveloped regions with limited medical resources. Additionally, the ability for patients to self-administer the medication at home, without the need for hospital visits, provides significant benefits for both patients and healthcare systems.

Global Industry Experts Highlight OTX-M’s Paradigm-Shifting Potential

A lead researcher from the new drug development division of a global pharmaceutical company, attending the Biotech Showcase commented, “The transition of taxane-based drugs, such as docetaxel and paclitaxel, into oral formulations has been a long-standing challenge that many pharmaceutical companies have attempted but failed to overcome. OTX-M represents the first example of successfully addressing both bioavailability and safety concerns. This technology could be a game-changer for cancer treatment and is expected to establish itself as an oral anti-cancer therapy in the global market following clinical trials in the United States.”

Hyundai ADM’s Commitment to Innovation in Cancer Treatment

Hyundai ADM’s CEO, Taek-Sung Kim, stated, “OTX-M is an innovative treatment that converts intravenous chemotherapy drugs into oral therapies with lowered side effects, significantly improving patient convenience and quality of life. We aim to usher in an era where cancer can be managed as a chronic condition, like diabetes or hypertension, and play a leading role in the global anti-cancer market.”

About Hyundai ADM Bio and Hyundai Bioscience

Hyundai ADM Bio is a subsidiary of Hyundai Bioscience, is a biotechnology company that develops anticancer drugs and also a Clinical Research Organization (CRO) service company in South Korea. ADM Korea Inc. is listed on the KOSDAQ market (symbol: 187660).

Hyundai Bioscience is a biotechnology company that develops new drugs based on its novel drug delivery system technologies to deliver active ingredients safely and efficiently to targeted areas of the human body. Founded in 2000, Hyundai Bioscience focuses on repurposing or expanding indications of existing drugs using its proprietary organic-inorganic hybrid technologies. Hyundai Bioscience is a public company listed on KOSDAQ (symbol: 048410) in South Korea.

Yuan Zhong Siu Launches New Products, Unlocking Good Luck this Chinese New Year


SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 22 January 2025 – As 2025 approaches, Yuan Zhong Siu introduces its latest product collection, combining traditional wisdom with modern solutions. Featuring the 2025 Zodiac Bracelets and Tai Sui Safety Talismans, these products are thoughtfully designed to align with the year’s zodiac forecast, helping individuals enhance their luck, overcome challenges, and achieve balance in the upcoming year.

Crystal Bracelet & Tai Sui Safety Talisman
Crystal Bracelet & Tai Sui Safety Talisman

New Products Aligned with Zodiac Forecast Recommendations
Yuan Zhong Siu’s new product range is tailored to complement the zodiac recommendations, providing personalized support for career growth, relationship harmony, wealth enhancement, and protection against misfortune.

Chinese Zodiac Forecast 2025
The Chinese Zodiac forecast for 2025 reveals a year filled with opportunities and challenges, depending on each zodiac sign’s alignment with the year’s energies. Yuan Zhong Siu’s expert geomancers recommend specific strategies and tools to help each sign navigate the year ahead.

For more detailed zodiac forecast, visit https://yuanzhongsiu.com/zodiac-forecast/

2025 Zodiac Bracelets: Crystals for Luck and Balance
Each Zodiac Bracelet is crafted with natural crystals selected to address specific areas of life based on the zodiac forecast:

  • Wealth and Prosperity: Recommended for signs like the Goat, Dog, and Dragon, the Vegas Bracelet and Arthur the King Bracelet can amplify financial opportunities and sustain wealth luck in 2025.
  • Relationship Growth: Signs facing challenges in relationships, such as the Rabbit and Horse, can benefit from the Galaxy Bracelet, designed to enhance communication and emotional understanding.
  • Healing and Protection: The Ethereal Bracelet is ideal for those encountering obstacles in 2025, such as the Tiger, Snake, and Monkey, providing balance and shielding against misfortune.
  • Personal Growth: For individuals like the Rooster and Ox, who seek growth in career or personal life, the Dynasty Bracelet and Destiny Bracelet inspire self-discovery and goal achievement.


Tai Sui Safety Talisman: Protection Against Misfortune
For individuals born under zodiac signs clashing with Tai Sui in 2025 (Tiger, Snake, Monkey, and Pig), recommends carrying the Tai Sui Safety Talisman. This talisman is designed to mitigate effects of the Tai Sui clash, reduce obstacles and alleviate mental stress. It also supports both personal and professional development, while offering protection from potential misfortune. By carrying this talisman, individuals can pave the way for a luckier Chinese New Year and a successful 2025.

With Chinese New Year approaching, Yuan Zhong Siu is offering limited-time offers for these products. Visit their website here .

Hashtag: #crystalbracelet #safetytalisman #zodiacforecast2025 #yuanzhongsiu





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About Yuan Zhong Siu

Yuan Zhong Siu, founded by Master Hillary Phang in 1989, offers Feng Shui products and services across Asia. The brand combines traditional Feng Shui principles with modern consultancy to help individuals address life’s challenges. Yuan Zhong Siu provides a range of products aimed at enhancing well-being, career, and financial growth. With retail outlets and offices in Singapore, the brand supports customers seeking solutions through Feng Shui practices.