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Generali Hong Kong Champions Inclusion Through LGBTQI+ Video Series Reaching Over 5 Million Views


HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 24 February 2025 – Generali Hong Kong continues to lead efforts in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) through its continued commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace and promoting understanding and respect across the broader community. Reflecting its mission to be a “Lifetime Partner”, these efforts highlight the company’s dedication to driving positive impact.

Generali Hong Kong champions inclusion with an LGBTQI+ video series that has garnered over 5 million views.
Generali Hong Kong champions inclusion with an LGBTQI+ video series that has garnered over 5 million views.

Generali Hong Kong’s DE&I initiatives extend across LGBTQI+ inclusion, women empowerment, neurodiversity, disability support, and the impactful The Human Safety Net program. As part of the LGBTQI+ inclusion initiatives, a series of LGBTQI+ educational and awareness videos, successfully launched to foster a more inclusive society through engaging and heartfelt storytelling, has surpassed 5 million views and received overwhelmingly positive feedback.

LGBTQI+ is an initalism for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Questioning (or Genderqueer/Queer), and Intersex, while the “+” represents other diverse gender identities and orientations.

Launched just six months ago, the LGBTQI+ video series was originated by Generali Hong Kong and produced in collaboration with G Dot TV, a Hong Kong-based media platform dedicated to empowering the LGBTQI+ community. Throughout the production process, the series brought together community members and allies to share their authentic stories, shed light on the challenges they face and raise public awareness.

Globally, Generali supports LGBTQI+ inclusion through a range of initiatives, including its employee resource group (ERG), WE PROUD. This ERG is dedicated to promoting insight-sharing and fostering collaboration across Generali’s global markets. It also stimulates and supports local business units in their participation in Pride events and local initiatives. Its work is part of a broader strategy to create inclusive workplaces and communities, reflecting Generali’s ongoing commitment to DE&I.

Ady Law, Chief Distribution and Marketing Officer of Generali Hong Kong, shared, “At Generali Hong Kong, we are committed to fostering a workplace culture that encourages innovation, celebrates diversity, and empowers talent to thrive. This video series reflects Generali’s value of building an inclusive society where everyone feels valued and supported to express their true selves.”

Cammy Kwok, Director of G Dot TV, added, “We deeply appreciate Generali Hong Kong’s efforts to involve the community in producing this video series to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion. As a community-based media platform, we are committed to amplifying the voices of the LGBTQI+ community, and we are grateful that Generali Hong Kong shares our values. Throughout the production process, their team demonstrated a strong commitment to understanding the community’s needs and authentic stories, enabling us to connect with community members and public in meaningful ways. Their actions truly embody the spirit of diversity and inclusion.”

Generali Hong Kong’s efforts to create an inclusive workplace have been recognized with prestigious industry awards, including the Grand Award winner in the ‘Outstanding Corporate Social Responsibility’ category at the Hong Kong Insurance Awards, the Corporate Social Responsibility – Excellence Performance award at the Bloomberg Businessweek (Chinese Edition) Financial Institution Awards and the Top Insurance Employer by Insurance Business Asia.

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Generali Hong Kong

In 1981, Assicurazioni Generali S.p.A. was first registered as an authorised insurer in Hong Kong, with the business extending into the life insurance sector in 2016 with Generali Life (Hong Kong) Limited. With a combination of local knowledge and Generali Group’s global expertise, we develop unique and innovative life insurance, general insurance, specialty insurance, and employee benefits solutions to meet the needs of our customers.

Generali Group

Generali is one of the largest global insurance and asset management providers. Established in 1831, it is present in over 50 countries in the world, with a total premium income of € 82.5 billion in 2023. With around 82,000 employees serving 70 million customers, the Group has a leading position in Europe and a growing presence in Asia and Latin America. At the heart of Generali’s strategy is its Lifetime Partner commitment to customers, achieved through innovative and personalised solutions, best-in-class customer experience and its digitalised global distribution capabilities. The Group has fully embedded sustainability into all strategic choices, with the aim to create value for all stakeholders while building a fairer and more resilient society.

Bybit Invests $1M in EthicHub Through Blockchain for Good Alliance to Drive Agricultural Finance for Global Farming Communities

DUBAI, UAE, Feb. 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Bybit, the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, proudly announces a $1 million impact investment in EthicHub, facilitated through the Blockchain for Good Alliance (BGA).

Since pioneering the Blockchain for Good Alliance in April 2024, Bybit has championed the use of blockchain innovations to solve real-world challenges. EthicHub, a key project supported by the BGA Incubation Programme and the Grand Social Impact Award winner at the BGA Web3 Oscar, exemplifies this vision by leveraging blockchain to drive financial inclusion and empower smallholder farmers. This investment aligns with Bybit’s commitment to leveraging blockchain technology for tangible social impact, driving financial inclusion for smallholder coffee farmers in emerging markets.

Empowering Sustainable Coffee Farming Through Ethical Finance

EthicHub is revolutionizing agricultural finance by integrating productive lending, blended finance, and market access. With this $1 million investment, Bybit will establish the “Bybit Pool”, a dedicated fund within the EthicHub ecosystem designed to provide ethical credit lines to small and medium-sized coffee farmers.

This initiative will empower farmers to break free from exploitative lending practices, improve productivity, and secure fair prices for their coffee. Additionally, it aligns with Bybit’s broader mission of bridging the gap between blockchain solutions and real-world economic transformation.

Key Highlights of the Investment Agreement:

  • Exclusive Fund: Bybit’s investment will be managed exclusively within the EthicHub ecosystem, ensuring transparency and accountability.
  • Sustainable Social Impact: The fund provides direct financial access to coffee farmers, fostering economic resilience in rural communities.
  • Fair Financial Returns: Bybit will receive an 8% annual return over a 15-month term, demonstrating the viability of impact investing.
  • Transparency & Reporting: LendingDev, EthicHub’s operator, will provide quarterly performance updates and comprehensive end-of-term reporting.

A New Era of Blockchain-Powered Social Good

Bybit’s investment exemplifies how blockchain-powered finance can drive sustainable change. Through BGA’s role in fostering strategic collaborations, this initiative paves the way for blockchain adoption in real-world economic empowerment.

“Blockchain has the power to unlock new financial opportunities for those historically excluded from traditional banking systems. Our $1 million investment in EthicHub reinforces Bybit’s dedication to using innovation for real-world impact, proving that blockchain can be both profitable and transformative,” said Helen Liu, Chief Operating Officer at Bybit.

Gabriela Chang, CSO & Co-founder of EthicHub added: “Bybit’s commitment is a game-changer for our mission. This investment will directly support smallholder coffee farmers, enabling them to increase productivity, access fair financing, and secure better market opportunities. It is an example of how blockchain can create real-world solutions for pressing global challenges.”

Case Study: EthicHub’s Impact – How Neri Ortiz Transformed His Future

For generations, smallholder coffee farmers like Neri Ortiz in Motozintla, Mexico, faced relentless challenges: unstable coffee prices, predatory lenders, and limited market access. With no financial safety net, many were forced to abandon farming altogether.

The introduction of EthicHub changed everything. By offering fair, blockchain-powered financing, EthicHub provided Neri and his cooperative with the resources to improve production, invest in sustainable farming techniques, and eliminate exploitative middlemen. For the first time, they could sell directly to specialty coffee buyers at fair market prices.

This access to ethical lending transformed not just Neri’s farm but his entire outlook. He began experimenting with quality-enhancing techniques like controlled fermentation, which boosted the value of his coffee. With newfound financial stability, he reinvested in his farm, secured better futures for his family, and began mentoring other farmers to do the same.

Bybit’s investment in EthicHub ensures that more farmers like Neri can break free from financial hardship, build resilient livelihoods, and sustain the agricultural traditions that feed global coffee markets. This is the power of blockchain-driven impact investing—real solutions for real people, transforming entire communities.

Bybit Invests $1M in EthicHub Through Blockchain for Good Alliance to Drive Agricultural Finance for Global Farming Communities
Bybit Invests $1M in EthicHub Through Blockchain for Good Alliance to Drive Agricultural Finance for Global Farming Communities

Join the Movement

Bybit invites fellow blockchain innovators and socially responsible investors to explore the possibilities of blockchain-powered impact investments. By working together, the industry can drive sustainable economic solutions that benefit both investors and underserved communities.

For more details on EthicHub’s initiatives, visit EthicHub Website.

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About Bybit

Bybit is the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, serving a global community of over 60 million users. Founded in 2018, Bybit is redefining openness in the decentralized world by creating a simpler, open and equal ecosystem for everyone. With a strong focus on Web3, Bybit partners strategically with leading blockchain protocols to provide robust infrastructure and drive on-chain innovation. Renowned for its secure custody, diverse marketplaces, intuitive user experience, and advanced blockchain tools, Bybit bridges the gap between TradFi and DeFi, empowering builders, creators, and enthusiasts to unlock the full potential of Web3. Discover the future of decentralized finance at Bybit.com.

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Expanding Access to Sharia Financial Markets, BUMA Offers Its Inaugural Sukuk

  • PT Bukit Makmur Mandiri Utama (BUMA), a subsidiary of PT Delta Dunia Makmur Tbk (Delta Dunia Group, IDX: DOID), offers its inaugural Sukuk Ijarah, marking another historic milestone in its financial diversification strategy.
  • The Sukuk, with a maximum amount of Rp2 trillion, is offered in three series with tenors of 370 days, 3 years, and 5 years, providing flexible investment options.
  • Proceeds will be allocated evenly: 50% for heavy mining equipment and 50% for working capital, driving sustained long-term growth.
  • BUMA has secured an A+ Syariah rating from Pemeringkat Efek Indonesia (Pefindo) and Fitch Ratings, underscoring its financial strength and operational stability.


JAKARTA, INDONESIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 24 February 2025 – PT Bukit Makmur Mandiri Utama (BUMA), the principal subsidiary of PT Delta Dunia Makmur Tbk (Delta Dunia Group, IDX: DOID), announces the offering of Sukuk Ijarah I BUMA 2025 (the Sukuk), its inaugural Sukuk. With a maximum amount of Rp2 trillion, the Sukuk offering marks another historic milestone in the Group’s financial diversification strategy, expanding the Group’s investor base into Sharia financial markets.

Sukuk, often referred to as an Islamic bond, is a Sharia-compliant financial instrument similar to conventional bonds but structured to generate returns from underlying asset performance instead of interest, ensuring adherence to Sharia financial principles. The Sukuk Ijarah I BUMA 2025 is offered in three series: Series A with a duration of 370-day tenor, Series B with a 3-year tenor, and Series C with a 5-year tenor, starting from the issuance date. Quarterly Ijarah Fee payments will begin on June 20, 2025, with final bullet payments upon maturity in March 2026, 2028, and 2030. The bookbuilding period takes place from February 24 to March 7, 2025.

Iwan Fuad Salim, Director of Delta Dunia Group, stated, “The offering of Sukuk Ijarah I BUMA 2025 marks another key milestone in our financing strategy, diversifying our financing sources while enhancing operational capabilities. The strong investor demand for our recently oversubscribed BUMA II 2024 Bond underscores confidence in BUMA’s financial strength and disciplined execution. The Sukuk offering further reinforces our credibility and ability to secure diverse funding sources for sustained growth.”

The global Sukuk market continues to expand, driven by rising demand for Sharia-compliant financial instruments and increased government and corporate issuances. Southeast Asia—particularly Indonesia and Malaysia—continues to be a key region, benefiting from a mature Sharia financial ecosystem, strong regulatory frameworks, and established financial institutions. With the global Sukuk market projected to surpass $1 trillion in outstanding assets by 2025, Indonesia is expected to play a major role in sustaining this momentum [1], offering significant opportunities for issuers and investors alike.

“By tapping into the growing Sharia financial market, the Group builds on its diversified financing sources, strengthens its capital structure, broadens its investor base, and reinforces its commitment to financial resilience and operational excellence,” Iwan added.

BUMA successfully secured an A+ Syariah rating from PT Pemeringkat Efek Indonesia (Pefindo) and Fitch Ratings, reflecting the company’s financial stability and low default risk profile.

Silfanny Bahar, Director of BUMA, added, “The proceeds from Sukuk Ijarah I BUMA 2025 will be strategically allocated to support BUMA’s long-term growth in Indonesia—50% for capital expenditures, particularly heavy equipment, and 50% for working capital. This initiative strengthens financial resilience while ensuring operational efficiency. BUMA is committed to seizing this momentum to enhance its overall competitive advantage. With a well-defined strategy that expands into mine ownership, commodities, and diversified financing sources, we remain confident in generating long-term value for our stakeholders.”

The Sukuk Ijarah I BUMA 2025 offering is supported by leading arrangers PT BCA Sekuritas, PT BNI Sekuritas, and PT Sucor Sekuritas, with PT Bank Rakyat Indonesia as the trustee.

[1] https://www.fitchratings.com/site/pr/10296561
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About PT Delta Dunia Makmur Tbk (Delta Dunia Group):

Established in 1990, PT Delta Dunia Makmur Tbk (Delta Dunia Group) is a prominent holding company operating in Indonesia, Australia, and USA. Our principal subsidiary, PT Bukit Makmur Mandiri Utama (BUMA), is a leading provider of mining services to some of the largest miners in Indonesia and Australia (through BUMA Australia Pty Ltd). In June 2024, through PT Bukit Makmur Internasional (BUMA International), it acquired Atlantic Carbon Group, Inc. (ACG) and became the leading producer of ultra-high-grade anthracite in the USA, further strengthening the Group’s global footprint in the mining industry.

In 2023, Delta Dunia Group expanded its portfolio with the addition of two new subsidiaries: PT Bukit Teknologi Digital (BTech), developing AI deep learning technologies to improve operational efficiency, reduce emissions, and minimize Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) operational risks and PT BISA Ruang Nuswantara (BIRU), a social enterprise dedicated to education, vocational schools, and fostering circular economy.

Listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX Code: DOID), Delta Dunia Group is headquartered in Jakarta, Indonesia, and is supported by a workforce of over 16,000 employees across Indonesia, Australia, and USA. In June 2024, Delta Dunia Group was recognized among the Top 200 in the inaugural FORTUNE Southeast Asia 500 rankings, a prestigious list that identifies the region’s largest companies by revenue.

Tencent Cloud Supports Streaming Platform Begin to Boost its Services for Global Audience

HONG KONG, Feb. 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Tencent Cloud, the cloud business of global technology company Tencent, today announced its strategic partnership with Z2C Limited backed Begin, a UAE-based SVOD platform focusing on the Southwest Asian region, to enhance its streaming services for global audience. The partnership agreement was signed by both parties at the inaugural Tencent Cloud Day event in Indonesia and was witnessed by experts from senior leadership across Tencent Cloud’s key industries. This collaboration aims to bolster Begin’s platform stability and reliability to effectively manage high traffic volumes, implement transparent pricing models for optimized cost management, and ensure the flexibility and scalability necessary for international expansion.

Tencent Cloud Supports Streaming Platform Begin to Boost its Services for Global Audience
Tencent Cloud Supports Streaming Platform Begin to Boost its Services for Global Audience

As a leading streaming platform in the region, Begin primarily distributes acquired sports and premium entertainment from various genres, and it is available internationally. The platform brings together premium content, including foreign and local entertainment and sports aiming to legalize, monetize, and energize digital content delivery. It also offers studios and sports federations a path to combat piracy by offering a reliable way to monetize content.

To support its growth plans and deliver a world-class broadcasting experience, Begin has chosen Tencent Cloud to support its ambitious growth plans. By leveraging Tencent Cloud’s robust suite of over 40 products across Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) and Platform as a Service (PaaS), including advanced audio & video technologies, Begin is poised to offer a seamless viewing experience for audiences worldwide. The ongoing migration to IaaS further strengthens its technology foundation, positioning the platform for sustained global growth.

Tencent Cloud’s comprehensive service offerings are perfectly aligned with Begin’s growth aspirations. Cloud Streaming Services (CSS) deliver end-to-end live audio and video capabilities, including low-latency broadcasting, transcoding, and global content distribution, ensuring high-quality, uninterrupted streaming experiences. With EdgeOne, Tencent Cloud features a global network of over 3,200 edge nodes and more than 200 Tbps of bandwidth. Leveraging advanced technologies such as dynamic route detection, intelligent routing, and targeted path optimization, EdgeOne enhances both static and dynamic content delivery, allowing users to access content from the nearest edge node for a seamless playback experience.

Additionally, Tencent Cloud’s Top Speed Codec (TSC) transcoding technology reduces bitrate by over 50% without compromising video quality, enabling Begin to effectively manage bandwidth costs while maintaining an exceptional viewing experience.

Beyond these robust offerings, Tencent Cloud prioritizes data protection by adhering to international security standards, thus ensuring a safe and trustworthy environment for users worldwide. Furthermore, its flexible configuration options allow Begin to adjust resources on demand, allowing rapid growth and fluctuating user demands without service interruptions. Tencent Cloud’s dedicated technical support team also commits to swiftly resolving issues and optimizing platform performance, which is crucial during this phase of growth.

Faye Gong, Business Development Director in Southeast Asia and South Asia, Tencent Cloud, said, “We are excited to partner with Begin as they embark on their global streaming journey. With the help of our robust solutions, including advanced audio & video capabilities, Begin can now be further equipped to provide the stability, scalability, and support required for them to deliver high-quality, uninterrupted streaming experiences. We look forward to setting new benchmarks in global content delivery, together.”

Muhammad Nabeel, Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of Begin said, “Our partnership with Tencent Cloud represents a pivotal moment in our evolution. By harnessing their globally recognized, cutting-edge technology, we are committed to elevating our streaming services and ensuring reliable, high-quality content delivery as we expand our reach to new audiences around the globe.”

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 Begin:

Begin is a UAE-based subscription video-on-demand (SVOD) platform serving the Southwest Asian region and the GCC. With licensed deals in live sports and entertainment, Begin offers a legal and structured distribution model for premium content. The platform integrates AI-powered tools to enhance user experience and ensure seamless streaming.

By partnering with leading studios and sports federations, Begin helps combat piracy while creating sustainable monetization opportunities for content creators. Its partners include Sony, NBCUniversal, the English Premier League (EPL), All Elite Wrestling (AEW), the PGA Tour, and the LPGA Tour.

AIM Vaccine Integrates DeepSeek: Innovative Technology and Growth Potential Support Valuation Upside

HONG KONG, Feb. 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — AIM Vaccine Co., Ltd. (06660.HK), a leading PRC vaccine company, published an announcement on February 23, 2025, announced that the company is fully deploying the DeepSeek large model and promoting the application of DeepSeek R1 version across all business scenarios through localized strategies, achieving cost reduction, quality improvement, and efficiency enhancement throughout the vaccine lifecycle. This move opens up greater imagination for AIM Vaccine’s value growth.

As recently analyzed in a research report by FOSUN International Securities, “For investors looking to enter the vaccine industry, AIM Vaccine integrates innovative technology, industry leadership, and growth potential, making it an attractive investment choice.” The report believes that the company’s valuation has significant upside potential, initiating coverage with a “Buy” rating and a target price of HKD 11.

According to AIM Vaccine’s announcement, a series of actions in the much-anticipated “AI + Vaccine” R&D system will bring disruptive changes. AIM will leverage the DeepSeek large model to obtain higher quality vaccine candidates through processes such as discovery, design, and manufacturing. By integrating multi-source heterogeneous data from various biological information databases and merging pre-trained protein language models with graph neural network architectures, it is expected to achieve intelligent screening of antigen targets and dynamic analysis of conserved regions. Additionally, by accessing real-time mutation monitoring data streams and using long and short-term memory networks to predict future pathogen mutation directions, the analysis of conserved regions and the prediction of broad-spectrum antigen epitopes will be conducted. AIM will also utilize DeepSeek in conjunction with generative models and deep learning techniques to optimize mRNA vaccine sequence design and stability. By predicting mRNA secondary structure and intelligently designing efficient component combinations based on the host cells’ codon bias characteristics, the stability and translation efficiency of mRNA can be improved, generating optimal sequences. Furthermore, AIM is exploring the use of DeepSeek’s AI framework to optimize process parameters to enhance antigen yield and quality.

In clinical aspects, the comprehensive deployment of DeepSeek R1 version will be fully integrated with clinical trial management systems, electronic data capture (EDC) systems, central randomization systems, drug safety monitoring systems, and laboratory management systems, driving the intelligent realization of the entire chain from data acquisition, analysis to decision-making in vaccine clinical trials. This will shorten clinical trial cycles while enhancing data accuracy and compliance, allowing researchers to focus more on core areas such as project advancement, quality assessment, ethical judgment, and human care, providing technical support for the rapid market launch of vaccines. This will significantly improve the efficiency and quality of clinical research while reducing costs.

In production and quality control, the full deployment of the DeepSeek R1 version will be integrated with MES systems, LIMS systems, and SCADA systems, achieving deep learning on production, inspection data, and real-time monitoring data. This will construct predictive models for production and quality inspection management, optimize production processes, enhance production efficiency, shorten production cycles, and reduce energy consumption. By using AI to analyze relevant quality data from production and inspection, potential risks can be identified, enabling preventive quality control and ensuring high-standard compliance for every batch of vaccines, further enhancing the stability, reliability, and consistency of vaccine quality.

Due to the optimistic market attitude towards the technological innovations sparked by DeepSeek, Hong Kong stocks have outperformed global peers over the past month. Among them, DeepSeek concept stocks have become a market hotspot, especially the combination of biomedicine and AI, which is a key sector for market exploration.

Currently, international institutions such as Goldman Sachs, UBS, and Bank of America are optimistic about Chinese assets. HSBC Global Private Banking and Wealth Management’s Chief Investment Officer for China, Kuang Zheng, publicly stated to the media that the success of DeepSeek could become a catalyst for further promoting technological innovation in private enterprises in China, which is expected to boost investor confidence in the Chinese stock market. Therefore, some analysts believe that AIM Vaccine, as an industry leader, will see its original technological innovation advantages and industry-leading position accelerated with the support of DeepSeek.

FOSUN International Securities’ research report suggests that AIM Vaccine’s valuation is lower than that of major Chinese competitors and global vaccine giants, indicating an overreaction by the market to its short-term losses and low expectations for growth or profitability. The report predicts that from 2024 to 2027, AIM Vaccine’s revenue compound annual growth rate (CAGR) will reach 47%, with a projected breakeven in 2025 and net profit expected to exceed RMB 1.52 billion by 2027.

Looking ahead, according to the analysis in the FOSUN International Securities research report, AIM Vaccine, as a comprehensive leader in the Chinese vaccine market, demonstrates significant long-term growth potential based on its differentiated product portfolio, strong R&D and production capabilities, and clear global expansion strategy.

As the first vaccine company to propose the goal of “AI + Vaccine Intelligent Enterprise,” AIM’s comprehensive deployment of the DeepSeek large model is expected to lead in the “AI + Vaccine” innovation track. As analyzed in the FOSUN International Securities research report, with the launch of multiple high-value products in the coming years, the company’s revenue and profitability are expected to rebound strongly, driving a significant increase in its valuation.

MGI Tech Closes Strategic Partnership with Oncoclínicas&Co to Contribute to Genomic Innovation in Oncological Health

Agreement contributes to expanding access to cutting-edge genomic technologies and improving diagnostic efficacy

SÃO PAULO, Feb. 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — MGI Tech Co., Ltd. (“MGI”), a company committed to building core tools and technologies that drive innovation in life science, established a partnership with Oncoclínicas&Co, through OC Medicina de Precisão, which comprises Genomics, Pathology and Big Data laboratories, to expand access to cutting-edge genomic tests and strengthen diagnostic capabilities in the field of oncology in Brazil.

The challenge of tackling cancer is increasing significantly in the country. According to a study¹ conducted by the Federal University of São Paulo (UNIFESP), cancer-related mortality has overtaken that of cardiovascular diseases in 727 Brazilian cities. This research, published by the scientific magazine The Lancet Regional Health – Americas, analyzed death causes across Brazil’s 5,570 municipalities over a 19-year period. So, monitoring neoplasms is essential to detect the disease at an early stage and increase the effectiveness of treatments, allowing for more positive clinical outcomes.

The main objective of the agreement is, therefore, to enable technological solutions that reduce costs, speed up diagnostic processes and promote faster and more accurate therapeutic decisions. These advances will contribute to a more efficient and equitable healthcare system, benefiting patients and professionals in the field.

“Genomics is transforming the way we understand and treat cancer, and this partnership is a major milestone for oncology in Brazil because it helps raise awareness among patients and professionals about the positive impact of oncogenetics on health promotion, possibilities and benefits of a more precise and personalized medicine, to facilitate the access to advanced technologies and to expand genetic diagnostic capacity”, Carlos Carpio, Senior Commercial Director for MGI Latin America and General Manager for Brazil, explains.

“This strategic partnership with MGI accelerates the laboratory advancements in genomic medicine. By leveraging cutting-edge technology and expert support, our laboratory can significantly enhance productivity, reduce operational costs, and generate higher-quality data. This collaborative approach empowers our laboratory to offer faster, more accurate diagnostic testing, ultimately improving patient outcomes and accelerating the development of personalized treatments”, Fernanda Koyama, Manager of Genomics and R&D in OC Medicina de Precisão at Oncoclínicas&Co, said.

The Oncoclínicas&Co has now another advanced technology for cancer diagnosis with the addition of the medium-throughput DNBSEQ-G400 genomic sequencer. Based on MGI’s DNBSEQ technology, it can complete the sequencing process rapidly and enable researchers to detect genetic predispositions to cancer and identify specific gene mutations and determine effective oncology treatment through comprehensive genetic profiling of tumors.

The new technology is available at Oncoclínicas&Co in São Paulo. In 2024, approximately one thousand samples were sequenced per month in the institution’s Genomics department, totaling around 12,000 samples for the year. Of these, 60% are germline panels for the diagnosis of cancer syndromes and 40% are somatic panels, focused on therapeutic decisions based on genomic biomarkers.

“Over the past two years, OC Medicina de Precisão has been relentlessly investing in process efficiency and the adoption of technologies that allow us to become increasingly competitive—serving a growing number of private patients, strengthening and expanding partnerships with pharmaceutical companies, and being the first choice for health insurers when it comes to precision medicine. In this way, we contribute to expanding public access to cutting-edge medicine and ensuring the sustainability of the healthcare system,” Rodrigo Alvarenga, Operations Executive at Oncoclínicas&Co, highlights.

Expanding operations in Brazil

Genomic research has been growing exponentially in Latin American countries, leading to an increased demand for Next-Generation Sequencing tests in cancer diagnosis. MGI, which operates in 100 countries, launched a Customer Experience Center in São Paulo in 2024, to provide clinical laboratories and healthcare institutions with a space for demonstrations aimed at optimizing education and experience with the company’s technology. Highly skilled professionals conduct certified training sessions, demonstrations, evaluations and local support for new applications.

In the same year, MGI entered into a strategic agreement with Dasa and Sabin Group to enhance health diagnosis with genetic sequencing in Brazil. The partnership includes new technologies for conducting genetic tests to diagnose cancers, rare diseases and other conditions with greater precision, advancing personalized medicine in the country.

Reference

1Transition towards cancer mortality predominance over cardiovascular disease mortality in Brazil, 2000–2019: a population-based study. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2667193X2400231X. Acessed on November 6, 2024. 

 

USAID Employees Placed on Leave as Trump Cuts Spending

USAID Employees Placed on Leave as Trump Cuts Spending
A woman holds a sign supporting USAID as demonstrators rally against US President Donald Trump and his policies during a protest near the Massachusetts Statehouse on Presidents' Day on February 17, 2025, in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Joseph Prezioso / AFP)

JOSEPH PREZIOSO/AFP – Most employees at the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) were placed on leave or fired by midnight on 23 February, the aid agency said, as President Donald Trump’s administration moved ahead in slashing government spending. 

Delta Launches its New Collaborative Robots for the Indian Smart Manufacturing Market at ELECRAMA 2025

The showcase also includes a new 240kW DC fast EV charger designed to foster e-mobility for India’s sustainable cities

TAIPEI, Feb. 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Delta, a global leader in power management and a provider of IoT-based smart green solutions, announced today its participation in ELECRAMA 2025 under the theme of Smart Manufacturing by launching its new D-Bot series Collaborative Robots (Cobots) in the Indian market. These 6-axis cobots boast payload capacities up to 30 kg, and speeds as fast as 200 degrees per second, thus, designed to empower industries with smarter, more efficient production processes, such as electronics assembly, packaging, materials handling, and even welding. At the event, Delta will also unveil its new 240kW DC Fast EV Charger and the Industrial Power-protect Transformer-based UPS – further strengthening its commitment to energy conservation and the development of sustainable cities across India.

Jimmy Yiin, Delta’s Executive Vice President of Global Business Operations, said, “India is a key market for Delta, and we are committed to driving its industrial and energy transformation with our advanced solutions. Delta’s strategic investment in the Krishnagiri facility underscores our dedication to local innovation, manufacturing excellence, and sustainability. Through this investment, we aim to strengthen India’s self-reliance in smart manufacturing and energy infrastructure while contributing to global industry standards.”

Benjamin Lin, President of Delta Electronics India, stated, “Delta is proud to showcase our innovative smart manufacturing solutions at ELECRAMA 2025. Our focus has always been on delivering solutions that advance industries to become more efficient, sustainable, and resilient. The new solutions we are introducing – from the D-Bot Cobots to the Ultron IPT Series UPS – are designed with these values in mind, and we are committed to driving the transition to smart and sustainable manufacturing across India and beyond.”

Across the Delta booth, visitors will engage on a journey with a live demonstration of intelligent infrastructure across Industrial Automation, EV Charging, Smart Building Automation Solutions, Data Centers, Smart Energy Infrastructure, ICT Infrastructure, and many more innovative solutions.

Newly-Launched Smart Green Solutions by Delta at ELECRAMA 2025 are:

  • D-Bot Series Collaborative Robots (Cobots) – are an integral part of Delta’s broad portfolio of Smart Manufacturing Solutions. Designed for smart factory automation and equipped with advanced safety mechanisms, these cobots detect contact and instantly reverse movement to prevent accidents, ensuring safe human-robot collaboration. With payload capacities ranging from 6 kg to 30 kg, 6-axis flexibility, speeds up to 200 degrees per second, D-bot provides precision, efficiency, and rapid deployment across industries in a broad range of applications that require smart manufacturing capabilities, including packaging, pick and place, electronics assembly, materials handling, welding, machine tending, and more. Moreover, these D-Bot series cobots integrate seamlessly with Delta’s VTScada SCADA system, DIATwin digital twin platform, machine vision systems, and more, to help customers upgrade the productivity, reliability, and efficiency of their factories.
  • 240kW DC Fast EV Charger – A high-speed dual-vehicle charging solution developed locally by Delta India’s own R&D and engineering talent. These advanced EV charger boasts 95% efficiency, OCPP compatibility, and wired/4G GSM connectivity, ensuring fast, seamless EV charging for commercial applications, fleet operators, and public charging networks.
  • Industrial Power-protect Transformer-based UPS (IPT series) – It redefines power reliability with Zig-zag transformer, advanced PFC converter, and exceptional short-circuit protection. With IP43 optional enclosure protection, it ensures robust performance and optimizes frontend investment for harsh industrial environments.

Commitment to Sustainability
Delta remains dedicated to sustainability through high-efficiency energy solutions. Between 2010 and 2023, Delta’s products and solutions deployed worldwide saved customers an estimated 45.5 billion kWh of electricity, equivalent to reducing carbon emissions by nearly 23.84 million tons. Additionally, from 2006 to 2024, Delta has built 35 green buildings and 2 certified green data centers worldwide, reinforcing its commitment to energy conservation and sustainability.

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About Delta

Delta, founded in 1971, and listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange (code:2308), is a global leader in switching power supplies and thermal management products with a thriving portfolio of IoT-based smart energy-saving systems and solutions in the fields of industrial automation, building automation, telecom power, data center infrastructure, EV charging, renewable energy, energy storage and display, to nurture the development of smart manufacturing and sustainable cities. As a world-class corporate citizen guided by its mission statement, “To provide innovative, clean and energy-efficient solutions for a better tomorrow,” Delta leverages its core competence in high-efficiency power electronics and its ESG-embedded business model to address key environmental issues, such as climate change. Delta serves customers through its sales offices, R&D centers and manufacturing facilities spread over close to 200 locations across 5 continents.

Throughout its history, Delta has received various global awards and recognition for its business achievements, innovative technologies and dedication to ESG. Since 2011, Delta has been listed on the Dow Jones Best-in-Class World Index (formerly the DJSI World Index of Dow Jones Sustainability™ Indices) for 14 consecutive years. Delta has also won CDP with double A List for 4 times for its substantial contribution to climate change and water security issues and has been named Supplier Engagement Leader for its continuous development of a sustainable value chain for 7 consecutive years.

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