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24/7 FITNESS Launches Flagship Club at Orchard Road, Targets 40 Locations Across Singapore in 3 Years


SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 6 February 2025 – 24/7 FITNESS, one of Hong Kong’s most renowned fitness brands, has officially debuted in Singapore with the opening of its flagship club on Orchard Road. This expansion follows the acquisition of local fitness chain GymmBoxx, marking 24/7 FITNESS’s commitment to providing accessible, world-class fitness solutions to Singaporeans. With plans to open 40 locations over the next three years, the brand is set to become a go-to destination for fitness enthusiasts.

24/7 FITNESS has officially debuted in Singapore with the opening of its flagship club on Orchard Road.
24/7 FITNESS has officially debuted in Singapore with the opening of its flagship club on Orchard Road.

The 10,000-square-foot Orchard flagship club is Singapore’s largest 24/7 FITNESS facility and boasts state-of-the-art equipment from world-renowned brands. Offering advanced cardio machines and weight-training equipment, the gym is designed to meet the needs of all fitness levels, from beginners to seasoned athletes. As a 24-hour gym, members can work out conveniently, enjoying unparalleled flexibility in their fitness schedules.

“Our goal is to redefine fitness accessibility in Singapore by providing world-class facilities and services at an affordable price,” said Ingrid Wong, CEO of 24/7 FITNESS. “By expanding to 40 locations over the next three years, 24/7 FITNESS is committed to becoming the fitness brand of choice for Singaporeans who prioritize their health and well-being.”

24/7 FITNESS has already opened 13 branches in strategic locations across Singapore, including popular spots like Ci Yuan Community Club, Keat Hong Community Club, The Seletar Mall, Margaret Market and Yew Tee MRT. Upcoming sites include prominent destinations such as The Cathay, Jalan Besar, Beauty World and Tampines North Community Club, ensuring that members across the island have easy access to 24/7 FITNESS’s world-class facilities.

24/7 FITNESS offers a transparent pricing model starting at just $98 per month, with no joining fees or prepayment required. This straightforward pricing ensures that members receive exceptional value without the hidden costs often associated with other gyms. With access to all 24/7 FITNESS locations across the Asia-Pacific region, members can enjoy flexibility and convenience wherever they go. For those seeking personalized guidance on their fitness journey, the gym has a team of dedicated personal trainers available to help customers achieve their goals.

24/7 FITNESS is also introducing cutting-edge technology with its Smart Face Recognition Terminal, allowing for seamless and secure access to all locations worldwide without the need for a physical key fob or card. This contactless entry system is ideal for those with busy schedules or traveling abroad, ensuring quick and easy access whenever needed. Additionally, the gym’s welcoming atmosphere, designed with a neutral color scheme and soothing Tiffany Blue accents, fosters a comfortable environment where members of all fitness levels can feel at ease and motivated to reach their goals.

Founded in Hong Kong, 24/7 FITNESS has rapidly grown to over 200 locations across the Asia-Pacific region, including Hong Kong, Mainland China, Taiwan, and Macau. Its entry into Singapore marks a significant milestone in the brand’s mission to make fitness accessible and affordable for all. As part of its commitment to the local community, 24/7 FITNESS aims to redefine the fitness experience in Singapore by combining convenience, technology, and value, ensuring that all Singaporeans can achieve their health and wellness goals.

For further details about 24/7 FITNESS clubs, please visit: https://bit.ly/3BzsHj9.

Hashtag: #247fitness

The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.

24/7 FITNESS

24/7 FITNESS is a renowned international fitness brand with over 200 locations in Asia-Pacific, including Hong Kong, Mainland China, Taiwan, and Macau. Founded in Hong Kong, 24/7 FITNESS is dedicated to making fitness easy, affordable, and accessible for everyone. The brand offers 24-hour gym access with no long-term contracts, joining fees, or upfront payments. With a commitment to providing high-quality, hassle-free fitness solutions, 24/7 FITNESS empowers individuals of all fitness levels to achieve their health and wellness goals.

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OutSystems Announces General Availability of Mentor, a First-Of-Its-Kind Digital Worker for Application Generation and Full SDLC Automation, to Further Enhance its AI-Powered Low Code Platform

Following a successful Early Access Program, the addition of Mentor to the OutSystems platform helps enterprise development teams capitalize on the Generative Software Cycle

SINGAPORE, Feb. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — OutSystems, a global leader transforming how companies innovate through software, today announced the general availability (GA) of Mentor on OutSystems Developer Cloud (ODC). Mentor, a first-of-its-kind AI digital worker, positions OutSystems as a leader in AI-powered low-code by generating an application from a simple prompt or requirements document and automating the software development lifecycle (SDLC), including iteration and validation of existing applications. Following the announcement of Mentor on ODC in October 2024 at ONE, select OutSystems customers and partners participated in its Early Access Program, reporting significant time savings, accelerated business alignment, and reduction in the time to develop new digital experiences.

“OutSystems Mentor and AI Agent Builder give us the productivity that pure GenAI tools promise while also addressing governance concerns and avoiding the vulnerabilities they may introduce,” said Elton Escaleira, Product & Service Manager, Bosch.

The GA launch of Mentor comes at a time when there’s a widespread increase in the adoption of AI in software development. Mentor positions OutSystems at the forefront of this trend by integrating AI into the entire SDLC. Its unique agentic AI architecture orchestrates over ten distinct agents, collaborating and iterating across various components of application development to produce fully compliant, high-quality applications from natural language inputs or product requirement documents. Mentor frees up teams to focus on high-impact work, reducing development time and enabling faster responses to market demands.

“Mentor reimagines the software development lifecycle, bringing AI and low-code together to not only speed development, but also enhance the quality, explainability, and governability of software solutions,” said Paulo Rosado, CEO & Founder of OutSystems. “Strong results from our Early Access Program underscore the value that Mentor delivers—it is the safest and fastest way for organizations to build the next generation of enterprise applications.”

Use cases and results from early adopters of Mentor, such as Thermo Fisher and KPMG, include:

Rapid App Generation with Minimal Effort

  • A biotechnology company used Mentor to generate a functional prototype of an employee management application with 15 screens in just 20 minutes. This drastically reduced the time needed for initial prototyping, which would typically take a skilled developer several days, enabling faster alignment on business requirements.

Prototyping Success Rates

  • An IT team from a biotechnology company also used Mentor to create a “Product Compare” application based on uploaded documentation, achieving 60-70% of the   required functionality within minutes. Although workflows and UI refinements were needed, this saved significant time on Create, Read, Update, and Delete (CRUD) operations and initial application setup, allowing developers to focus on refining key business-specific features.

Streamlining Workflow for Routine Tasks

  • Life science company Thermo Fisher tested Mentor on multiple projects, including a learning platform. The tool automated routine CRUD generation and created foundational components, eliminating repetitive manual work and enabling developers to concentrate on implementing advanced business logic.

Achieving Quantifiable Value in Documentation Parsing

  • Professional services network KPMG reported that Mentor successfully parsed user stories and technical PDFs to auto-generate application components, saving up to 40-50% of the time typically required for manual entity and screen creation. This efficiency allowed teams to focus on strategic aspects of application design and performance optimization.

“OutSystems Mentor has the potential to revolutionize generative AI development by simplifying complex processes, ensuring robust governance, and enabling seamless integration with enterprise systems,” said Arnal Dayaratna, research vice president, Software Development at IDC. “By providing an opinionated development stack, standardized workflows, and natural language–driven features, Mentor empowers developers to focus on innovation and scalability. This technology bridges the gap between advanced AI capabilities and enterprise needs that sets a new standard for general-purpose, AI-driven application development technologies for the enterprise*.”

To learn more about Mentor and see it in action, visit the Mentor home page.

About OutSystems

OutSystems is a global leader transforming how companies innovate through software, empowering IT leaders with a better way to build the software that matters most. The OutSystems platform helps companies develop, deploy, and maintain mission-critical applications by unifying and automating the entire software lifecycle. With OutSystems, organizations leverage GenAI to deliver software instantaneously, adapt faster to changing requirements, and reduce technical debt by building on a future-proof platform. Helping customers achieve their business goals by addressing key strategic initiatives, OutSystems delivers software up to 10x faster than traditional development. Recognized as a leader by analysts, IT executives, business leaders, and developers around the world, global brands trust OutSystems to tackle their impossible projects and turn their big ideas into software that moves their business, people, and the world forward. Founded in 2001, the company’s network spans more than 800,000 community members, over 500 partners, and active customers in 75+ countries across 21 industries. Learn more at www.outsystems.com.

* IDC MARKET PERSPECTIVE “OutSystems Mentor: Transforming Generative AI Development at Scale”  December 2024, IDC #US52748524

Akeso Announces the Completion of Patient Enrollment in the Phase III Clinical Trial (HARMONi-6) Comparing Ivonescimab and Tislelizumab for First-Line Treatment of Sq-NSCLC

HONG KONG, Feb. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Akeso, Inc. (9926.HK) (“Akeso” or the “Company”)  is excited to announce the completion of patient enrollment in the global Phase III clinical trial (HARMONi-6/AK112-306) evaluating ivonescimab, its independently developed PD-1/VEGF bispecific antibody. This clinical study, conducted in China, compares ivonescimab in combination with platinum-based chemotherapy to tislelizumab (a PD-1 inhibitor) combined with platinum-based chemotherapy as a first-line treatment for squamous non-small cell lung cancer (sq-NSCLC).

In addition, several international Phase III clinical trials of ivonescimab are underway.  These clinical studies include the HARMONi-3 clinical trial, which compares ivonescimab plus chemotherapy to pembrolizumab plus chemotherapy for the first-line treatment of both sq-NSCLC and non-squamous NSCLC (nsq-NSCLC). This trial is being efficiently led by Summit Therapeutics, Akeso’s global partner for ivonescimab.

The HARMONi-6/AK112-306 trial is one of six registrational/Phase III studies worldwide for ivonescimab for lung cancer. It is also one of six studies where PD-1/L1 inhibitors are used as comparators. This initiative is a critical step in advancing cancer immunotherapy, establishing superior global treatment standards, and exploring the full clinical and commercial potential of ivonescimab within Akeso’s portfolio.

Ivonescimab, in combination with chemotherapy, has already been approved in China for the treatment of EGFR-TKI-resistant, non-squamous NSCLC. The New Drug Application (sNDA) for ivonescimab monotherapy as a first-line treatment for PD-L1-positive NSCLC (in comparison to pembrolizumab) is currently under review and has been granted priority status in China.

As a next-generation, highly efficacious cancer immunotherapy, ivonescimab is also in multiple Phase III studies beyond lung cancer.  These studies include ongoing Phase III trials for PD-L1-positive head and neck squamous carcinoma (vs. pembrolizumab), first-line treatment of biliary tract cancer (with chemotherapy vs. durvalumab + chemotherapy), and the first-line treatment of pancreatic cancer. Clinical trials of ivonescimab for the first-line treatment of triple-negative breast cancer, colorectal cancer, hepatocellular carcinoma, ovarian cancer and gastric cancer, are also in progress.

As these studies progress, ivonescimab has the potential to redefine the standard of care in immuno-oncology around the world, with its clinical and commercial potential realized on a global scale.

Data indicates that the annual incidence of advanced, driver gene-negative sq-NSCLC exceeds 520,000 cases, with many patients ineligible for anti-angiogenesis treatments like bevacizumab. While PD-1/L1 inhibitors combined with chemotherapy have become the global standard of care, including in the U.S. and China, the prognosis for these patients remains poor, highlighting a critical unmet need. Phase III studies show that ivonescimab, targeting both PD-1 and VEGF, offers a synergistic anti-tumor effect with a favorable safety profile. This makes ivonescimab a promising alternative for sq-NSCLC patients who cannot receive bevacizumab due to bleeding risks. Ivonescimab is poised to transform first-line treatment for locally advanced or metastatic sq-NSCLC, providing a safer and more effective immunotherapy option that exceeds current treatment standards.

SunCar Technology Group Announces Pricing of $50 Million Follow-On Public Offering of Class A Ordinary Shares

NEW YORK, Feb. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — SunCar Technology Group Inc. (“SunCar”) (Nasdaq: SDA), an innovative leader in cloud-based B2B auto services and auto e-insurance in China, today announced the pricing of its previously announced public offering of 7,142,858 Class A ordinary shares (the “Offering”) for total expected gross proceeds of approximately $50 million before underwriting discounts and commissions and offering expenses. In connection with the Offering, SunCar has granted the underwriters of the offering a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional 1,071,429 Class A ordinary shares. The offering is expected to close on or about February 7, 2025, subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions. All of the securities to be sold in the offering are being offered by SunCar.

SunCar intends to use the net proceeds from this offering for working capital and general corporate purposes.

BTIG, LLC is acting as lead book-running manager for the offering, and Macquarie Capital Limited and Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. are acting as joint bookrunners.

The Class A ordinary shares are being offered by SunCar only by means of a prospectus and related prospectus supplement forming part of an effective shelf registration statement that was previously filed with and declared effective by the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). A preliminary prospectus supplement and accompanying base prospectus relating to the offering have been filed with the SEC and are available on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. Electronic copies of the final prospectus supplement and the accompanying base prospectus related to the offering will be filed with the SEC and will be available on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. Alternatively, when available, copies may be obtained by contacting BTIG, LLC, Attention: ECM, General Counsel, 65 East 55th Street, New York, New York 10022, by email at IBLegal@btig.com or by email at btig-ibd-equitycapitalmarkets@btig.com.

This press release does not and shall not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any of SunCar’s Class A ordinary shares, nor shall there be any offer, solicitation or sale of such shares, in any state or jurisdiction in which such an offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or jurisdiction.

About SunCar Technology Group Inc.

Founded in 2007, SunCar is transforming the customer journey for auto services and auto insurance in China, the largest passenger vehicle market in the world. SunCar develops and operates cloud-based platforms that seamlessly connect drivers with a wide range of auto services and insurance coverage options through a nationwide network of sales partners. As a result, SunCar has established itself as the leader in China in the B2B auto services market and the auto eInsurance market for electric vehicles. SunCar’s intelligent cloud platform empowers its enterprise clients to access and manage their customer database and offerings optimally, and drivers gain access to hundreds of services from tens of thousands of independent providers in a single application. For more information, please visit: https://suncartech.com.

Cautionary Language Concerning Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding SunCar’s expectations regarding the consummation of the offering, the anticipated use of the net proceeds of the offering and the satisfaction of customary closing conditions with respect to the offering. In addition, any statements that refer to projections, forecasts, or other characterizations of future events or circumstances, including any underlying assumptions, are forward-looking statements. The words “anticipate,” “believe,” “continue,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “might,” “plan,” “possible,” “potential,” “predict,” “project,” “should,” “would” and similar expressions may identify forward-looking statements, but the absence of these words does not mean that statement is not forward looking.

Forward-looking statements are based on current expectations and assumptions that, while considered reasonable by SunCar and its management, as the case may be, are inherently uncertain. New risks and uncertainties may emerge from time to time, and it is not possible to predict all risks and uncertainties. Actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in such forward-looking statements as a result of various risks and uncertainties, which include, without limitation, the risk that the offering will not be consummated; the impact of general economic, health, industrial or political conditions in the United States or internationally; and other risks and uncertainties identified in SunCar’s Annual Report on Form 20-F for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023, as well as other filings and reports that are filed by SunCar from time to time with the SEC.

Nothing in this press release should be regarded as a representation by any person that the forward-looking statements set forth herein will be achieved or that any of the contemplated results of such forward-looking statements will be achieved. You should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements in this press release, which speak only as of the date they are made and are qualified in their entirety by reference to the cautionary statements herein. SunCar does not undertake or accept any duty to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statements to reflect any change in its expectations or in the events, conditions or circumstances on which any such statement is based.

Contact Information:

SunCar:

Investor Relations: Ms. Hui Jiang
Email: IR@suncartech.com
Legal: Ms. Li Chen
Email: chenli@suncartech.com

U.S. Investor Relations:

Matthew Abenante, IRC
President
Strategic Investor Relations, LLC
Tel: 347-947-2093
Email: matthew@strategic-ir.com

NIA Unveils 2025 Startup Trends: AI, Green Tech, and FinTech Set to Soar as Thailand Drives Global Growth Ambitions


BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 6 February 2025 – The Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research, and Innovation (MHESI), through the National Innovation Agency (Public Organisation) or NIA, has revealed an overview of Thailand’s startup growth for 2024. The data shows a consistent upward trajectory, with a cumulative growth rate of 3.3% since 2021, reinforcing Thailand’s position as one of the world’s most startup-friendly hubs.

Dr. Krithpaka Boonfueng, Executive Director of the National Innovation Agency (NIA)
Dr. Krithpaka Boonfueng, Executive Director of the National Innovation Agency (NIA)

As we step into 2025, startups face a dynamic landscape marked by economic fluctuations, evolving consumer behaviours, and the rapid emergence of new technologies. Amid these challenges, three key technology sectors are poised for significant growth and investment opportunities: Artificial Intelligence (AI); Sustainability Technologies, including Green Tech, CleanTech, and Climate Tech; and Financial Technologies (FinTech).

Dr. Krithpaka Boonfueng, Executive Director of the National Innovation Agency (NIA), stated that over the past year, Thailand has been home to approximately 2,100 startups, comprising 700 in the pre-seed stage and 1,400 in the go-to-market or growth stage. When compared to other countries in Southeast Asia, Thai startups have demonstrated consistent growth, with seed-stage funding increasing by 4% year-on-year and a cumulative growth rate of 3.3% since 2021.

According to the Global Startup Ecosystem Index published last year by StartupBlink—a leading global hub for startup ecosystem data—Thailand ranked 54th globally and 4th in Southeast Asia, following Singapore, Indonesia, and Malaysia. This reflects the significant progress of Thailand’s startup ecosystem, which is increasingly recognised on the global stage as one of the region’s emerging hubs for entrepreneurial ventures.

One of the key challenges for Thailand’s startup ecosystem lies in the rapid expansion of Data Centres, with the country emerging as a prime destination for both domestic and global investors. Positioned as the region’s new “Digital Economy Hub,” Thailand’s data centre capacity has surged by over 54% in the past three years, ranking third in ASEAN, following Singapore and Malaysia. Projections for 2024–2027 estimate that Thailand could attract around 260 billion baht in data centre investments.

However, to fully capitalise on this growth, Thailand must accelerate talent development to meet market demands and establish robust, long-term policies that inspire investor confidence. These efforts are critical in fostering a sustainable ecosystem that aligns with the broader challenges of the AI-driven society, the need for upskilling and reskilling the workforce, and the global shift towards ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) principles. Embracing ESG not only ensures sustainable business practices but also positions Thailand competitively within the evolving global economic landscape.

Looking ahead to 2025, both in Thailand and globally, the startup landscape is set to be driven by transformative technologies that promise significant growth potential. These key trends include:

Artificial Intelligence (AI): AI is rapidly revolutionising industries, with Generative AI at the forefront due to its versatility across sectors. This technology fuels continuous, efficient innovation by creating new content, solutions, and processes. Additionally, the rise of AI Agentic Systems—capable of autonomous thinking, analysis, and decision-making—marks a major leap forward. These systems excel at managing complex tasks and solving multidimensional problems, with over 70% of business leaders and investors confident in their potential to transform operations, from strategic planning and production to customer service. AI Agents not only enhance responsiveness to market demands but also significantly reduce resource consumption, making them an essential asset for future-focused organisations.

Sustainability Technologies (Green Tech, CleanTech, and Climate Tech): As environmental challenges intensify, businesses are increasingly prioritising ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) principles, while consumers demand eco-friendly, socially responsible products and services. This shift is propelling the global environmental tech market towards exponential growth, with forecasts predicting an average annual increase of nearly 25% over the next decade. Innovative solutions addressing clean energy, waste management, and sustainable products are driving this momentum. For startups to succeed in this space, it’s critical to develop business models that balance profitability with positive environmental and social impact.

Financial Technology (FinTech): In Southeast Asia, FinTech continues to dominate the investment landscape, securing an impressive 26% of seed funding in 2024—the highest across all sectors—followed closely by blockchain technologies at 20%. This underscores the sector’s resilience and attractiveness, fuelled by innovations in digital payments, decentralised finance, and blockchain applications.

In an era defined by rapid technological change, agility is key. Startups must cultivate adaptability, building flexible systems that can pivot in response to evolving market conditions. This dynamic approach not only strengthens business foundations but also ensures sustained growth and scalability in an increasingly competitive global environment.

Dr. Krithpaka emphasised that in 2025, under its role as Thailand’s “Focal Conductor of Innovation,” the National Innovation Agency (NIA) remains committed to fostering and accelerating the growth of startups through its extensive mechanisms and networks. The agency will focus particularly on the development of “Impact Tech”—technologies designed to create positive economic and social impacts, reinforcing Thailand’s global image and recognition as an “Innovation Nation.”

NIA’s support framework spans the entire startup journey, from inception to international market expansion guided by the strategic pillars of Groom -> Grant -> Growth -> Global.

GROOM (Knowledge Incubation & Network Building): This phase nurtures entrepreneurial capabilities through the NIA Academy, offering comprehensive courses in collaboration with strategic partners and self-paced learning via online platforms like MOOCs. Additionally, the Startup Thailand League plays a pivotal role in enhancing innovation skills among university students, equipping them with entrepreneurial mindsets and preparing them to transition from academic environments to the real-world startup ecosystem.

GRANT (Funding Support): NIA provides diverse forms of non-repayable grants tailored to stimulate innovative business development. These grants support both economic drivers—such as national innovation business promotion platforms and regional innovation ecosystems—and social impact projects, including the ‘Innovation Village’ initiative and urban and community-focused programmes.

For startups aiming to scale rapidly and penetrate new markets, the National Innovation Agency (NIA) offers robust opportunities to drive business growth under the GROWTH pillar. This is achieved through a suite of tailored incubation and acceleration programmes across four key sectors: Food Technology – via the flagship SPACE-F programme, designed to nurture food-tech startups towards global competitiveness; Agricultural Technology – through the AGROWTH initiative, focusing on innovations that revolutionise modern agriculture; Health Technology – supporting startups that develop cutting-edge health and medical solutions. Climate Technology – fostering sustainable innovations that address climate change and environmental challenges.

To inspire and showcase outstanding innovation success stories, NIA runs the “Nin Mangkorn” project, a platform highlighting transformative ventures. This initiative has evolved into “Nin Mangkorn 10X,” with a bold mission to propel high-potential entrepreneurs into capital markets, targeting revenues of no less than 100 million baht within three years.

Under the GLOBAL pillar, NIA is committed to expanding Thailand’s startup footprint on the international stage through the establishment of a Global Startup Hub. This initiative facilitates cross-border market access, strategic partnerships, and international networking. NIA has forged strong alliances with key global ecosystems, including Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea, Germany, and the Nordic countries, creating a dynamic bridge for Thai startups to thrive in diverse markets.

In addition to its growth and global expansion strategies, the National Innovation Agency (NIA) is actively fostering investment opportunities through mechanisms such as Corporate Co-Funding, in partnership with the Thai Venture Capital Association (TVCA). This initiative provides co-investment funding of up to 10 million baht to support high-potential startups.

Complementing this effort are key government and industry bodies offering robust financial support: The Board of Investment (BOI) promotes promising startups with incentives ranging from 20 to 50 million baht, particularly for those in the Pre-Series A+ stage and beyond; The One Innovation Fund, managed by the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI), offers substantial backing with a total fund allocation of 1 billion baht to accelerate industrial innovation; and Beacon Venture Capital has launched the Beacon Impact Fund, focusing on investments aligned with Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles, with an initial fund of 1.2 billion baht.

Moreover, the upcoming “Startup Promotion and Development Act” or the long-waited “Startup Act”, a landmark legislative framework is set to play a pivotal role in solidifying Thailand’s startup landscape. The Act will introduce comprehensive measures to support entrepreneurship, attract investment, and create a more conducive environment for startups to thrive, marking a significant milestone in the evolution of Thailand as a leading innovation-driven economy.

Hashtag: #NIA #NationalInnovationAgency

The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.

St. Luke’s Medical Center Achieves GHA Accreditation for Medical Travel Services

PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla., Feb. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — St. Luke’s Medical Center has achieved another significant milestone, becoming the first and only hospital in the Philippines to receive accreditation from the esteemed Global Healthcare Accreditation (GHA). This outstanding accomplishment underscores the hospital’s steadfast commitment to providing world-class healthcare services to both local and international patients.


The GHA accreditation serves as a global benchmark for healthcare institutions serving medical travelers, emphasizing quality, safety, patient-centered services, and seamless care coordination. With this recognition, St. Luke’s Medical Center has solidified its position as a leader in medical care, demonstrating its ability to meet and exceed international standards.

The hospital’s Medical Travel Program achieved an impressive overall score, with 95% of the standards evaluated in “Full Compliance.” This reflects St. Luke’s dedication to offering an exceptional experience for medical travelers.

This latest accolade adds to an impressive list of achievements for St. Luke’s Medical Center, which has consistently set the gold standard for healthcare in the Philippines. The hospital was the first in the country to be accredited by the Joint Commission International (JCI), a global authority in healthcare quality and safety. Additionally, the Department of Tourism has recognized St. Luke’s as the leading facility for medical tourism in the Philippines, highlighting its pivotal role in attracting international patients seeking world-class care.

With the GHA accreditation, St. Luke’s Medical Center has further cemented its reputation as a premier healthcare institution that delivers unparalleled excellence, whether for local or international patients. This achievement not only underscores its commitment to innovation and patient-centered care but also positions the hospital as a global leader in medical travel and healthcare services.

“We are honored to receive GHA Accreditation,” said Dennis P. Serrano MD, President and Chief Executive Officer at St. Luke’s Medical Center. “This recognition reflects our relentless dedication to patient safety, trust, and providing an outstanding international patient experience. The accreditation process with Global Healthcare Accreditation has been an incredibly enriching and educational experience. We are proud to achieve this important milestone and look forward to continuing our partnership with GHA to further strengthen our position as a premier destination for international patients.”

As the pioneer in global healthcare accreditation in the country, St. Luke’s continues to set higher standards for the Philippine healthcare industry, delivering transformative and compassionate care for patients from all over the world.

Renée-Marie Stephano, Chief Executive Officer of Global Healthcare Accreditation, praised the achievement: “GHA congratulates St. Luke’s Medical Center on this outstanding milestone. Achieving GHA Accreditation demonstrates St. Luke’s leadership in medical travel and its unwavering focus on meeting the unique needs of international patients. GHA Accreditation offers a mark of distinction that elevates your hospital’s brand and strengthens its global reputation. Hospitals that achieve GHA Accreditation join an elite network of healthcare organizations recognized for excellence in serving international patients. This achievement underscores St. Luke’s standing as a trusted global healthcare provider and highlights the Philippines as a destination for high-quality, patient-centered care.”

To amplify the impact of GHA accreditation, healthcare organizations gain access to post-accreditation marketing initiatives designed to enhance visibility and attract more international patients. These include consumer awareness campaigns, global press release in multiple languages, features in Medical Tourism Magazine, social media promotion, and the opportunity to showcase their services through GHA-hosted webinars.

About Global Healthcare Accreditation (GHA): 

At GHA, we’re more than an accreditation body—we’re strategic partners committed to enhancing patient experiences and global healthcare practices. Our expertise, drawn from leading accreditation agencies, healthcare pioneers, and top-tier medical travel industry executives ensures tailored solutions for governments, healthcare providers and other industry stakeholders worldwide. Through our accreditation, certification, training, development and optimization and advisory services, GHA promotes transparency, patient-centered care, and continuous improvement.

For more information, visit: www.GlobalHealthcareAccreditation.com

 

OKX Australia Reinvents How Australians Trade Crypto with Launch of Innovative Trading Bots

  • Crypto platform celebrates launch with ‘Bot Up Your Game’ campaign offering up to 60 USDT in rewards

SYDNEY, Feb. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — OKX Australia, a leading cryptocurrency platform and onchain technology company, today launched two cutting-edge trading bots that reinvent how Australians can buy and sell crypto. The two bots – Spot Grid Bot and DCA Martingale – automate key parts of the trading process, giving Australians new and innovative ways to trade crypto and manage risk on their own terms.

The number of cryptocurrency users in Australia is projected to reach 11.8 million in 2025, according to Statista. As more market participants look for strategic ways to engage in crypto markets, OKX’s trading bots provide widely used automated solutions. These bots drive tens of billions of USD in global monthly trading volume.

The new trading bots enable Australian traders to automate their trading strategies, enabling 24/7 market participation. These automated solutions are powerful tools offered to users to manage their trading.

The newly launched trading bots, which execute trades based on user-preset parameters, include:

  • Spot Grid Bot maintains a grid of buy and sell orders within a predefined price range. For example, if BTC is trading between 92,000-110,000 USDT, traders could customise the prices at which the bot will buy and sell crypto, with the aim of capturing profits from market movements
  • DCA Martingale Bot automatically manages positions by buying more of an asset if prices decrease, with the aim of helping lower traders’ average purchase cost. If prices rise to a level where a trader’s predefined target level is reached, the bot sells the position to capture the potential profit

Both bots – now available on the OKX app, with web access coming soon – feature risk management capabilities, including customisable stop-loss settings and real-time monitoring.

OKX is also launching the ‘Bot Up Your Game’ campaign*, offering up to 60 USDT in rewards. Customers can earn 10 USDT each for completing Spot Grid Bot and DCA Bot quizzes (initially limited to 1,500 participants), 20 USDT for being among the first 100 customers to create a bot for the first time and an additional 20 USDT when a bot generates 500 USDT equivalent in trading volume.

By introducing automated trading solutions alongside existing features like direct AUD deposits, Recurring Buy, instant crypto purchases and advanced trading tools, OKX continues to lower barriers to crypto market participation. This strategy has resonated with local traders, with local trading volumes tripling since the platform’s official launch in Australia in May 2024.

OKX’s commitment to the Australian market is further exemplified through its Summer of Crypto campaign**, running until February 28, 2025. The campaign features live crypto price billboards across Sydney, displaying real-time BTC/AUD and ETH/AUD prices alongside median house prices. New customers can receive $20 in Bitcoin when trading $20 within their first 14 days.

As one of Australia’s largest global crypto platforms offering direct AUD deposits and withdrawals, OKX has expanded its local team by 150% in recent months and recently earned the “Cryptocurrency Exchange of the Year” award at the WeMoney Cryptocurrency Awards. The platform currently offers over 503 crypto spot pairs and more than 278 tokens, including SOL/AUD and XRP/AUD trading pairs.

For more information about OKX Australia’s trading bots and ongoing campaigns, visit okx.com.

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Transforming Entertainment with AI: Vyin AI Redefines Hyper-Personalized Interactions

TAIPEI, Feb. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Vyin AI, an artificial intelligence brand under Gamania Group, is breaking new ground by seamlessly integrating AI with celebrity IP to revolutionize the entertainment landscape. Its “Immersive AI Experience Exhibition” in Taipei, held from December 20, 2024, to January 19, 2025, drew over 20,000 visitors, demonstrating how advanced AI models can redefine interactive experiences and open doors to new business applications.

The AI Trend Exploration Station became a popular check-in spot in Taipei's Xinyi District during the 2024 Christmas season, with the performing band P!SCO featured in the picture.
The AI Trend Exploration Station became a popular check-in spot in Taipei’s Xinyi District during the 2024 Christmas season, with the performing band P!SCO featured in the picture.

“While it solves certain problems, the focus on generative AI in the current market ignores real business needs,” noted Benjamin Chen, Chief Strategy Officer at Gamania Group and Head of the AI Innovation Lab. “It’s time to return to basics—prioritizing core business challenges and leveraging the right technologies to address them. Only by tackling the root issues can we fully realize AI’s transformative value for businesses.”

Revolutionizing Celebrity AI Licensing: Tackling PR Risks with Vyin AI

Generative AI technologies, including chatbots, voice cloning, and video generation, are advancing at an unprecedented pace. However, the accuracy of AI-generated content has become a top concern across industries. Aside from objections over celebrity likenesses being used without permission, accuracy issues create unique challenges for entertainment. When they do give permission, many stars express doubts about the reliability of AI-generated voice and image content and how misuse could damage their reputation. This highlights a critical challenge: the risk of AI hallucination, where systems create false or misleading content.

In high-stakes areas like celebrity licensing, such inaccuracies can lead to PR disasters. Traditional approaches to mitigating these risks often rely on static, pre-recorded content, which limits the dynamic, real-time engagement fans desire and fails to deliver true commercial value for businesses.

Enter Vyin AI’s Vyin Brain—a groundbreaking generative AI chatbot engineered for accuracy and reliability. By employing a unique multi-hub brain architecture, it separates knowledge processing from language generation, dramatically reducing hallucinations. Coupled with D-RAG Technology, Vyin Brain achieves an extraordinary 93% precision rate, outpacing the industry standard of 53%. This ensures contextually sound, dependable interactions, redefining possibilities in celebrity IP licensing.

For celebrity-focused use cases, Vyin Brain provides a tailored approach to risk management by simulating and preempting potentially risky scenarios. For example, for information about  celebrities, where topics like personal relationships can be controversial, the system is specifically designed to deliver cautious, tactful responses within predefined boundaries. This not only ensures reputational safety for celebrities but also maintains meaningful fan engagement.

When integrated with Vyin AI’s real-time video generation capabilities, the result is an unrivaled platform for seamless, secure interactions between celebrities and their fans. By harmonizing innovation with responsibility, Vyin AI is setting a new gold standard for AI applications in the entertainment industry.

A Showcase of AI x IP Synergy

The Taipei exhibition spotlighted how Vyin AI integrates proprietary data and intellectual property (IP) to create transformative audience experiences.

  • AI Voice Station: Partnering with iconic Taiwanese pop groups FEniX and CRYXTAL, Vyin AI’s models analyze each idol’s language style, emotional nuances, and thought patterns to create hyper-realistic AI avatars. Fans can have one-on-one voice conversations with their idols, experiencing personalized interactions in real time.

CRYXTAL members engage in voice conversations with their exclusive AI avatars, experiencing immersive interactions that simulate human perception and emotions
CRYXTAL members engage in voice conversations with their exclusive AI avatars, experiencing immersive interactions that simulate human perception and emotions

  • AI DJ Heart: This immersive installation combines music, lighting, and interaction powered by Vyin Brain. Users simply chat with the AI DJ, which analyzes their language, emotional state, and preferences to create a personalized playlist. The experience is enhanced with synchronized light shows, offering a multi-sensory journey.

These interactive installations demonstrated how Vyin AI’s multi-modal capabilities and audience-centric design redefine personalization.

To explore deploying AI in your organization, contact Vyin AI for a demo: https://www.vyin.ai/?lang=en-US

Scaling Beyond Entertainment

“Vyin AI is transforming how businesses communicate with their audiences by enabling true two-way conversations and hyper-personalized experiences,” said Benjamin Chen. “While entertainment is just the beginning, our technology has applications in retail, hospitality, dining, and even telehealth. Imagine AI delivering personalized services across industries to make everyday interactions smarter and more meaningful.”

In the entertainment sector, Vyin AI is also exploring groundbreaking possibilities, such as creating AI-powered celebrity avatars, generative content platforms, and entirely new forms of interactive entertainment. By unlocking new value for IP, Vyin AI aims to reshape how audiences engage with brands and icons.

About Vyin AI

Established in July 2024 under the Gamania Group’s AI Innovation Lab, Vyin AI is a global leader in pioneering purpose-built AI models, driven by its mission to improve human lives through accessible, customizable, and impactful AI. Its multi-modal models — Vyin Brain and Vyin Sales — deliver breakthrough precision and autonomy across industries.