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2025 Taipei Cycle Show: CHC Drives Innovation in Sustainability and Common Protocol for Green Transportation

SANTA BARBARA, California, March 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The 2025 Taipei Cycle Show highlighted Taiwan’s advancements in sustainable cycling under the theme “Green Forward,” aligning with global environmental goals and the push for carbon reduction. This effort supports the Bicycling Alliance for Sustainability (BAS) and the Cycling & Health Tech Industry R&D Center (CHC), which is committed to achieving net-zero emissions.

The Taiwanese government actively encourages green transformation in the bicycle industry, BAS has been established to focus on achieving the Taiwan government’s goal of net-zero transformation by 2050. CHC, as the secretariat of BAS, is dedicated to promoting the development of sustainable practices.

At the show, BAS hosted the ESG Global Initiative Forum, showcasing the industry’s environmental, social, and governance efforts. This included BAS’s development of a Net-Zero Carbon Emission Roadmap, organizing 12 meetings of carbon-reduction case studies in 2024, and working on Product Category Rules (PCR) to refine carbon footprint assessments. These efforts encourage collaboration between local and international stakeholders, exchanging actionable solutions and ideas, and promoting sustainable development.

Besides environmental awareness, there’s a new wave of digital transformation in the cycling industry. In 2024, CHC launched the Cycling Common Protocol Alliance with the Taiwan Bicycle Association (TBA) to create a platform for industry-wide cooperation. The alliance aims to strengthen the relevant agreements and standards within the electric-assisted bicycle sector, including electric bicycles, handcycles, and electric tricycles. It focuses on communication, connectors, power, and sensors, driving innovation and collaboration.

At the show, CHC unveiled two sample bikes, the E-Trekking and E-MTB, showcasing the progress of the Cycling Common Protocol Alliance. The E-Trekking features IoT, radar, and cloud platform technology developed by CHC, enabling real-time uploading of component information to the cloud and displaying component data and riding stats. The E-MTB emphasizes indoor interactive riding scenarios, and service system connections, and integrates a composite control system for shifting, assistance, suspension, and seat height adjustments. The alliance also established four task forces to enhance the collaboration.

By focusing on sustainability and common protocol, Taiwan’s bicycle industry is paving its way for a greener future. With CHC playing a key role in promoting green practices and e-bike standards, the industry is driving environmental responsibility and innovation. As a result, Taiwan is setting the stage for sustainable transportation solutions and shifting towards greener and smarter mobility.

The VIP Group Photo of the Bicycling Alliance for Sustainability (BAS) at Taipei Cycle Show.
The VIP Group Photo of the Bicycling Alliance for Sustainability (BAS) at Taipei Cycle Show.

Acer Medical Debuts VeriSee AI-assisted Screening Solutions at the Malaysian Ophthalmology Society Annual Congress

Collaboration with Intel® for AI-powered medical screening optimizations

TAIPEI, March 31, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Acer Medical has recently launched its AI-assisted screening software, VeriSee Diabetic Retinopathy and VeriSee Age-Related Macular Degeneration. These innovative solutions will be showcased at the Malaysian Ophthalmology Society (MSO) Annual Congress, bringing cutting-edge AI screening technology to Malaysia’s ophthalmic community.


Acer Medical collaborates with Intel® to optimize AI-powered medical screening.

In collaboration with Intel, Acer Medical is advancing AI-driven medical imaging by accelerating AI inferencing and optimizing resource use with OpenVINO™ technology running on Intel® Core™ Ultra processors. OpenVINO™ is an open-source software toolkit designed for optimizing and deploying deep learning models. It significantly reduces development time by streamlining code implementation, facilitates rapid scalability, and enhances the efficiency of AI solutions. This collaboration ensures that advanced medical AI solutions can be deployed across all levels of medical institutions to process color retinal images in real-time, thereby making the solution more accessible while enhancing diagnostic efficiency and accuracy.

Rising Diabetes Prevalence and Aging Population in Malaysia Drive AI Ophthalmology Adoption

According to data from the Malaysian Medical Device Authority (MDA), Malaysia has one of the highest diabetes prevalence rates in Southeast Asia. Diabetes affects 18.3% of adults aged 18 and above, meaning approximately one in five Malaysians is diagnosed with the disease. With an aging population, the incidence of diabetic complications, including diabetic retinopathy, is expected to rise.

Additionally, Malaysia is transitioning into an aging society, with the proportion of individuals aged 65 and above projected to reach 15.3%* by 2040. Age-related macular degeneration has become a leading cause of vision impairment among the elderly, underscoring the urgent need for early detection and preventive ophthalmic care.

Acer Medical collaborates with hospitals and clinics in Malaysia to evaluate AI-driven medical solutions, enhancing diagnostic accuracy and efficiency. The VeriSee AI ophthalmic screening software analyzes color fundus images within seconds, providing high-accuracy detection of diabetic retinopathy and age-related macular degeneration. AI screening technology improves medical efficiency, enabling faster diagnoses at primary care facilities and ensuring timely treatment recommendations.

Intel® OpenVINO™ Enhances AI Performance and Accessibility in Clinical Settings

To ensure the seamless operation of AI medical solutions in clinical settings, Acer Medical has partnered with Intel to offer a trial program featuring the VeriSee series AI solutions with OpenVINO™ technology deployed on laptops powered by Intel® Core™ Ultra processors. This collaboration is being implemented in leading hospitals such as Universiti Malaysia Sabah Hospital (HUMS) and International Medical University (IMU) Hospital.

OpenVINO™ accelerates AI inference with lower latency and higher throughput while maintaining accuracy, allowing real-time image analysis for healthcare professionals, thereby improving decision-making accuracy. In this collaboration, it optimizes the VeriSee AI series workflow, including though processing and diagnostic efficiencies.

Expanding AI Healthcare Solutions Across Southeast Asia

Acer Medical’s VeriSee AI solutions have been adopted by leading medical institutions globally and obtained regulatory certifications from Thailand, Indonesia and the Philippines. The company remains committed to improving AI-assisted medical solutions by collaborating with local healthcare institutions. In the coming years, Acer Medical aims to further deploy AI medical solutions, optimize medical resource allocation, and improve early disease detection capabilities through strategic collaborations and continuous innovation in AI healthcare technologies.

*Diabetes Medication Therapy Adherence Clinic Protocol from MOH Malaysia
https://pharmacy.moh.gov.my/sites/default/files/document-upload/dmtac-protocol-2022.pdf 

*Healthy Ageing in Malaysia by 2030: Needs, Challenges and Future Directions
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11376998/

Webull Launches SMSF Offering for Australian Investors

  • Webull’s new SMSF offering allows investors to preserve performance by avoiding unnecessary fees
  • Webull SMSF accounts gain access to zero brokerage fees on over 3,500 US and Australian ETFs
  • Enhanced portfolio management tools for SMSF accounts, including auto-investing, DIY portfolio management, and cash management to help manage investments for retirement

SYDNEY, March 31, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Webull Securities (Australia) Pty Ltd (‘Webull Australia’), a subsidiary of Webull Corporation, the owner of the popular Webull trading platform, today announced the launch of its Self-Managed Superannuation Fund (SMSF) offering in Australia.

This new offering makes SMSF investing easier by providing a platform with no monthly fees while offering advanced features like live streaming ASX prices, live support, free trade ideas, and Webull’s Learning Centre alongside a range of screening and charting tools. On the Webull platform, Australian investors can now manage their SMSFs and other key investments in one place.

With $0 commission trading on ASX and US ETFs, full portfolio control, and comprehensive investment tools, Webull aims to improve market accessibility for SMSFs, especially for younger investors looking to lower costs, while gaining more control over their super fund and retirement savings.

Lower costs improve gains

Lower brokerage fees, commission-free trading on over 3,500 ETFs and zero monthly platform costs reduce the overall running expenses of an SMSF, which, in turn, can help investors improve the SMSF’s annual performance. Regulatory and other fees may apply.

While lower fees are attractive to SMSF investors, the usual payoff is a no-frills trading platform. But SMSF investors need more tools and more control, not less – for this reason, we’ve built a full-service suite that allows for institutional-grade cash management, professional trading tools and live support, alongside features that are associated with platforms that charge high monthly fees,” says Rob Talevski, CEO of Webull Securities Australia

“We believe that Webull offers the ultimate trading and investing portal to house and manage SMSF investors’ cash, equity, ETF, warrants and options holdings, allowing investors to log in and get full control over their investments.”

Meeting the Growing Demand for SMSF and Company Accounts

Listed shares and cash are the two biggest asset classes for SMSFs in Australia, which has resulted in greater demand for services that support these investments. Younger investors, in particular, are driving this trend, as they seek platforms that minimise fees and maximise control.

By providing a flexible, low-cost, and transparent platform, Webull is ensuring that Australians can plan for their retirement on their own terms, without unnecessary costs eroding their long-term SMSF performance.

To find out more, visit  www.webull.com.au/smsfs

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Webull@cognitomedia.com

About Webull Australia

Webull Securities (Australia) Pty. Ltd. is a leading financial services provider, holding an Australian Financial Services Licence (AFSL 536980) and regulated by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC). As a trading participant of both the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) and Cboe Australia, and a principal member of the Stockbrokers and Investment Advisers Association, Webull ensures the highest standards of service and security. All client funds are securely held in client money trust accounts at an approved Authorized Deposit-taking Institution (ADI), and all Australian shares are CHESS-sponsored.

About Webull Group

Webull is a leading digital investment platform built on next generation global infrastructure. The Webull Group operates in 15 regions globally and is backed by private equity investors located in the United States, Europe and Asia. Webull serves more than 20 million registered users globally, providing retail investors with 24/7 access to global financial markets. Users can put investment strategies to work by trading global stocks, ETFs, options, futures and fractional shares through Webull’s trading platform, which seamlessly integrates market data and information, its user community, and investor education resources. Learn more at https://www.webullcorp.com/.

Myanmar Earthquake: Death Toll Rises to 1,700 as International Aid Arrives

Myanmar Earthquake: Death Toll Rises to 1,700 as International Aid Arrives
Medical officers rescuing people from the collapse building (photo credit: outroteaddict on X)

Myanmar is grappling with the devastating aftermath of a magnitude-7.7 earthquake that struck on 28 March, leaving more than 1,700 people dead and over 3,400 injured. 

Odoo in Vietnam: Supporting SME Growth and Digital Transformation

HANOI, Vietnam, March 31, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Business management software Odoo wrapped up successful Business Shows themed “Explore and Grow Business Potential Through ERP System” in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City together with sponsoring partners A1 Consulting, SGH Asia, Portcities Việt Nam, and customers fashion retailers BOO, Kính Mắt Anna, and Thế Giới Skin Food.

Greeting 750 industry pioneers in person, Odoo announced the €500 million transaction led by CapitalG and Sequoia Capital and showcased its latest product version, Odoo 18.

Odoo received 750 industry pioneers at Business Shows 2025 in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City.
Odoo received 750 industry pioneers at Business Shows 2025 in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City.

Live Product Showcase

Guests in attendance witnessed Odoo’s capacity to centralize sales, projects, inventory, and more business management online in real-time into one platform, as well as flexibility in low-code customizations for different sectors to optimize operational efficiency in the modern workplace.

Scalable yet no less comprehensive, Odoo powers through every stage of its customers’ business expansion, supporting each operation with one of the thousands of official and third-party apps.

Implementation Partner Panel & Customer Testimonial

“Odoo offers an open-source, flexible, and comprehensive suite to manage business. As local partners, our job is to ensure a seamless digital transformation with clear roadmap and support,” said Nguyễn Đình Anh, Hanoi Branch Director & Head of Delivery of A1 Consulting.

During the partner panel, Odoo’s local implementers, A1 Consulting, SGH Asia, and Portcities Việt Nam stressed digital adoption importance in modern business. Given Odoo’s flexibility, partners acknowledged Odoo as a choice for SMEs to transform digitally, scale businesses, and exchanged tips on smooth transition.

CTO of BlueOcean Trading Limited and legal presenter of Thế Giới Skin Food, Tony Lê Thảo, testified onstage in praise of the software’s power to unify all retail business activities into one platform, backing faster communication.

Off stage, local fashion and accessory houses BOO and Anna Eyeglasses shared their experiences utilizing Odoo for integrated sales, inventory, and finance management over the latest fashion and business trends.

View Odoo’s upcoming event schedule to connect with your local IT service providers and industry leaders, or schedule an online call with Odoo to learn more about its services in Vietnam.

About Odoo

With 70+ official apps and 57k+ third-party apps, Odoo manages businesses’ finance, sales, inventory & manufacturing processes, human resources, marketing, team productivity, and more. The Belgian open-source service provider operates in 19 countries and regions worldwide, including the United States, Indonesia, Dubai, and Hong Kong SAR.

In Taiwan, 71% of employers struggle to fill key roles amid growing talent shortages

40% believe their employer ‘copies’ competitors in order to keep workplace relevant


TAIPEI, TAIWAN – Media OutReach Newswire – 31 March 2025 – Taiwan’s talent shortage continues to escalate, with the National Development Council forecasting a 480,000 workforce gap by 2030. However, businesses are already experiencing the pressure. The latest survey from Robert Walters, the world’s most trusted talent solutions firm, reveals that 52% of companies in Taiwan plan to expand hiring in 2025while 71% of employers report difficulties in filling critical positions, with nearly half (49%) struggling to recruit mid-to-senior level professionals.

In an increasingly competitive hiring market, businesses are transforming their recruitment and retention strategies. Robert Walters’ research reveals that 40% stated that ‘what other companies do’ is the leading factor driving change in their workplace – followed by the company’s financial position, the wider economy, and lastly ‘what professionals want.’ In Taiwan, 51% of employers identify intense competition among companies as a significant hurdle to talent acquisition and retention.

John Winter, Country Manager of Robert Walters Taiwan, emphasises: ” The competition for top talent is intensifying. The most forward-thinking companies are prioritising adaptability, digital transformation, and a people-centric approach to stay ahead. As external competition increasingly drives workplace change, the key to success lies in agility, innovation, and cultivating a culture where top talent can thrive. Those who embrace this evolution will set themselves apart in the shifting landscape.”

To help organisations navigate this rapidly evolving landscape, Robert Walters has launched the latest Talent Trends 2025 Report, which explores key global workforce trends and strategic insights for talent attraction and retention.

The Biggest Workplace Trends in 2025

  • AI in recruitment
  • Human-centric leadership
  • Treat your candidates like customers
  • Rethinking remote working
  • Window working
  • Career lattice vs ladder
  • Un-retiring
  • Preparing your people for the jobs of tomorrow

Work-life balance & human-centric leadership: the keys to attracting and retaining talent

The Robert Walters 2025 Salary Survey finds that professionals in Taiwan prioritise three key factors when considering job opportunities, “Bonus scheme” (95%), “Flexi/remote working” (75%), “Extended holiday/sabbatical/holiday entitlement” (73%). This reflects a growing demand for work-life balance and flexibility among job seekers.

However, the “return-to-office” movement driven by businesses in 2024 has clashed with employee expectations. According to the Robert Walters Talent Trends 2025 Report, organisations that prioritise a people-first leadership approach—centered on inclusivity, empathy, and employee well-being—are more successful in attracting and retaining top talent. Companies that foster flexibility, psychological safety, and a well-being-focused workplace gain a competitive edge in employee engagement and retention. As a result, innovative hybrid work models, such as the “four-day workweek” and “window working” continue to gain traction.

As a rising flexible work model, “window working” allows employees to structure their work schedules around peak productivity hours rather than adhering to traditional fixed hours. This enhances efficiency and job satisfaction while enabling employees to balance professional and personal commitments. By adopting this model, companies can enhance job satisfaction and productivity while maintaining team collaboration and business continuity. John Winter, Country Manager of Robert Walters Taiwan, shares: “Empathy-driven leadership and workplace flexibility will be key to organisational success in 2025, helping businesses enhance employee satisfaction and productivity.”

94% of employees stay longer with companies that prioritise career development a shift from rigid career ladders to dynamic career lattices!

The latest Robert Walters research reveals that 94% of employees are more likely to stay with companies that invest in career development. This underscores the importance of learning & development (L&D) programmes in talent retention strategies.

Furthermore, traditional career progression models are evolving. Instead of the rigid career ladder, professionals now favour a career lattice model, where lateral moves, cross-functional experience, and skills-based growth take precedence over hierarchical promotions. With 39% of workplace skills expected to change by 2030, companies must proactively upskill employees in both technical and soft skills to remain competitive.

In Taiwan, 92% of companies have already implemented diverse strategies, such as enhancing L&D programmes and easing hiring requirements, to address talent shortages and meet organisational needs for skilled professionals.

AI in recruitment: accelerating hiring while maintaining human-centric decisions

As AI adoption accelerates, over 40% of businesses in Taiwan are already leveraging AI tools like ChatGPT to enhance productivity. However, the current use of AI in recruitment remains in its early stages.

In the future, AI will transform every aspect of the hiring process, from job ad creation, candidate sourcing and screening, to final hiring decisions. By integrating AI-driven recruitment strategies, businesses will significantly reduce hiring timelines, cut costs, and enhance hiring efficiency.

However, the Robert Walters Talent Trends 2025 Report highlights that AI in recruitment still has limitations. Companies must balance automation with fairness, ethical hiring practices, and human decision-making, as AI cannot fully replace human judgment. Organisations should find the right equilibrium between AI-powered efficiency and human intuition.

Robert Walters Talent Trends 2025 Report have gathered insights and views from experts within the recruitment industry to help businesses navigate a rapidly evolving hiring market and develop effective strategies for attracting and retaining talent. Download the full report here: https://reurl.cc/04Y0Ob

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Robert Walters

Robert Walters is the world’s most trusted talent solutions business. Across the globe, we deliver recruitment, recruitment process outsourcing and advisory services for businesses of all shapes and sizes, opening doors for people with diverse skills, ambitions, and backgrounds. We help organisations find the skills and solutions to reach their goals and assist talented professionals to power their unique potential.

The Taipei office specialises in placing candidates in the following specialities: accounting & finance, electronics & industrial, healthcare, human resources, IT & digital transformation, marketing, manufacturing, sales, semiconductors, software, supply chain, logistics & procurement.

Thailand Business Show: Odoo ERP Supports Sustainable & Scalable Business Growth

BANGKOK, March 31, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Business management software Odoo wrapped up successful Business Shows themed “Explore Scalable Business Growth with ERP Software” in Bangkok and Chiang Mai with sponsoring partners Itaas, Newlogic, CU Solutions, and customers Leowood, Belco Confectionery, and Richco Group.

Greeting almost 500 industry pioneers in person, Odoo announced the €500 million transaction led by CapitalG and Sequoia Capital and showcased its latest product version, Odoo 18.

Odoo introduced the latest product version, Odoo 18, at the Business Shows in Thailand.
Odoo introduced the latest product version, Odoo 18, at the Business Shows in Thailand.

Live Product Showcase

Guests in attendance witnessed Odoo’s capacity to centralize sales, projects, inventory, and more business management online in real-time into one platform, as well as flexibility in low-code customizations for different sectors to optimize operational efficiency in the modern workplace.

Scalable yet no less comprehensive, Odoo powers through every stage of its customers’ business expansion, supporting each operation with one of the thousands of official and third-party apps.

Implementation Partner Panel & Customer Testimonial

At the partner panel, local Odoo implementors Itaas, Newlogic, and CU Solutions discussed key challenges of digital transformation in Thailand. They also presented successful strategies for sustainable ERP adoption, emphasizing data-driven decision-making and long-term customer satisfaction through Odoo.

Leowood, a construction materials manufacturer, importer, and distributor and an Odoo customer, shared their experiences using Odoo to enhance operational efficiency and accelerate business growth, resulting in more data-informed decision-making.

“Being able to sell omnichannel is the main reason we use Odoo,” said Smarnchai Atipunumphai, CEO at Leowood. “We are saving hundreds of thousands each month by subscribing to Odoo to centralize all my sales, e-commerce, inventory, manufacturing, and finance management.”

Off stage, Belco Confectionery and Harley-Davidson reseller Richco Group shared their Odoo joyrides over sweet treats.

View Odoo’s upcoming event schedule to connect with your local IT service providers and industry leaders, or schedule an online call with Odoo to learn more about its services in Thailand.

About Odoo

With 70+ official apps and 57k+ third-party apps, Odoo manages businesses’ finance, sales, inventory & manufacturing processes, human resources, marketing, team productivity, and more. The Belgian open-source service provider operates in 19 countries and regions worldwide, including the United States, Indonesia, Dubai, and Hong Kong SAR.

Singapore Business Show: Odoo Highlights Scalable ERP Solutions & Shopee Integration

SINGAPORE, March 31, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Business management software Odoo wrapped up successful Business Show themed “Leverage Scalable ERP Software to Accelerate Your Business” together with sponsoring partners Alitec, Brainvire, AARAV Solutions, and customers steel fabricator BRC and footwear retailer Enviably Me. 

Greeting 300 industry pioneers in person, Odoo announced the €500 million transaction led by CapitalG and Sequoia Capital and showcased its latest product version, Odoo 18.

Odoo introduced the latest product version, Odoo 18, at Business Show 2025 Singapore.
Odoo introduced the latest product version, Odoo 18, at Business Show 2025 Singapore.

Live Product Showcase

User-friendly yet no less comprehensive, Odoo powers through every stage of its customers’ business expansion. The event showcased:

  • Odoo’s real-time centralization of sales, projects, inventory, and other business functions.
  • Odoo 18’s latest features, including the Shopee Connector and improved Project/Manufacturing app integration.
  • A phased business development roadmap for smooth digital transformation.

Implementation Partner Panel & Customer Testimonial

At the partner panel and customer testimonial session, Odoo implementers Alitec, Brainvire, and AARAV Solutions shared digital transformation tips. Local customers BRC and Enviably Me then highlighted effective strategies for scaling businesses with Odoo.

Both implementers and customers highlighted Odoo’s key strengths: its comprehensive features and scalability for managing cross-regional businesses, its customization options for sales and inventory management, and its ability to support growth through e-commerce and integrated marketing in Singapore.

“I love Odoo’s scalability in helping BRC grow and flexibility that allows us to customize the system to our needs,” says Christophe Ng, Head of Information and Technology of BRC.

View Odoo’s upcoming event schedule to connect with your local IT service providers and industry leaders, or schedule an online call with Odoo to learn more about its services in Singapore.

About Odoo

With 70+ official apps and 57k+ third-party apps, Odoo manages businesses’ finance, sales, inventory & manufacturing processes, human resources, marketing, team productivity, and more. The Belgian open-source service provider operates in 19 countries and regions worldwide, including the United States, Indonesia, Dubai, and Hong Kong SAR.