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Tigermed Completes Acquisition of Japanese CRO Micron

HANGZHOU, China and TOKYO, July 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Tigermed (300347.SZ / 3347.HK), a leading global provider of clinical research solutions across the full lifecycle of global biopharmaceutical and medical device products, today announces the completion of its acquisition of CRO company Micron,Inc.


Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Tokyo, Micron is a Japan-based Contract Research Organization (CRO) focusing in medical imaging and clinical trial services with over 160 employees. Micron brings nearly two decades of expertise in clinical research and the largest team of imaging experts in Asia, served more than 250 clients and contributed to the successful approval of over 40 drugs.

As the first imaging CRO in Japan, Micron has built a strong reputation for technology excellence and pioneering practices in imaging biomarkers, AI-powered imaging support, and long-standing client trust.

Following the acquisition, Micron will be integrated into Tigermed’s global network as a key entity under Tigermed Japan. Leveraging mature service team and deep regional expertise from Micron, as well as its worldwide operational layout, Tigermed will enhance its coverage across Japan and Asia-Pacific in medical imaging capabilities.

“It’s a great honor to join Tigermed,” said Mr. Hiroaki Suzuki, President and Co-founder of Micron. “Micron is committed to human health by supporting research activities in the medical field through utilizing imaging technologies. We believe our 20 years of medical imaging experience and expertise will become a strong support to Tigermed in this sector. And Tigermed’s global presence and resources will open new vision for Micron for building a broader platform and opportunity for worldwide expansion.”

“We are delighted to welcome Micron to the Tigermed family,” said Mr. Michael Wen, Co-President of Tigermed. “Micron’s unique strengths in technology and proven track record will be of great value to Tigermed’s business expansion in Japan and Asia-Pacific region. The integration of our technologies and talent will comprehensively enhance our competitiveness in medical imaging and clinical services, empowering us to make greater contributions to global medical research and development.”

About Micron

Micron, Inc. was established in 2005 and is headquartered in Tokyo, with offices in Osaka and Nagoya. As an imaging CRO, Micron globally supports the development of pharmaceuticals, diagnostics, medical devices, biomarkers, and AI-guided SaMD through a range of clinical development services centered around medical imaging. Micron provides support across various aspects of clinical development, including monitoring, quality control, imaging core lab operations, image analysis, and centralized imaging review. The company also serves as an In Country Clinical Caretaker (ICCC), offering tailored assistance to foreign medtech and biotech companies conducting clinical trials in Japan. In addition, Micron supports niche areas such as theranostic clinical trials, contributing to the advancement of personalized medicine. Learn more at www.microncro.com

About Tigermed

Tigermed (Stock code: 300347.SZ/3347.HK) is a leading global provider of integrated research and development solutions for biopharmaceutical and medical device industry. With a broad portfolio of services and a promise of quality, from preclinical development to clinical trial to commercialization, we are collaborating with over 3,600 customers and committed to moving their development journey efficiently and cost-effectively. Tigermed currently represents a worldwide network of more than 180 locations with over 10,000 employees across Asia Pacific, Europe, North America, Latin America and Africa. We are devoted to building an integrated platform that enables the boundless possibilities for the healthcare industry, embracing challenges to fulfill our commitment to serving unmet patients’ needs, and ultimately saving lives. Learn more at www.tigermedgrp.com

 

HOTELEX Shanghai 2026 Unveiled: The Premier Convergence for Global Hospitality Equipment & Foodservice Leaders

SHANGHAI, July 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Building on the unprecedented success of its 2025 edition — which attracted a record-breaking 284,581 professional visitors alongside a 34.2% increase in international buyer participation — HOTELEX Shanghai 2026 is poised to further cement its position as Asia’s foremost hospitality equipment and foodservice exhibition. Scheduled from March 27 to April 2, 2026 at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (NECC) in Shanghai, the 34th edition promises to catalyze innovation, facilitate strategic sourcing, and deepen cross-border collaborations.

The 2025 event demonstrated HOTELEX’s powerful capacity to convert industry exposure into business outcomes, with exhibitors reporting a 37% growth in sales leads and a 23% increase in on-site transactions. Capitalizing on this momentum, the upcoming show is expected to deliver even broader access to a highly qualified global buyer base and expanded commercial opportunities.

Covering an expansive 400,000 square meters, HOTELEX 2026 will showcase more than 3,500 leading suppliers across critical verticals including Kitchen Equipment & Supplies, Coffee & Tea, Catering Ingredients, Beverages, Tableware, Food & Catering Packaging and Baking Equipment & Raw Materials. This fully integrated platform is designed to streamline the sourcing process and accelerate business development across the hospitality value chain.

A distinctive feature of HOTELEX is its cross-sector integration model, which unites the hotel, catering, tourism, and retail supply chains under one umbrella. Supported by a shared buyer database exceeding 100,000 verified professional contacts, the exhibition enables precise matchmaking between suppliers and high-potential buyers, optimizing ROI for all participants.

With China’s domestic market expanding and international investments resurging, HOTELEX Shanghai continues to represent the most strategic and dynamic platform for companies seeking to scale operations, innovate, and achieve sustainable growth in the Asia-Pacific hospitality sector.

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WAIC 2025: Shanghai Electric Debuts First Industrial Humanoid Robot “SUYUAN,” Advancing Next-Gen Intelligent Manufacturing through Holistic Value Chain Layout

Boasting full-spectrum industrial capabilities from core technology development to integrated solutions, China’s leading innovator drives the next-generation industrial revolution through a comprehensive industry chain strategy

SHANGHAI, July 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Shanghai Electric (SEHK: 2727, SSE: 601727) proudly unveiled its first self-developed industrial humanoid robot, “SUYUAN,” during its global debut at the World Artificial Intelligence Conference on July 26 in Shanghai.

 

With 38 degrees of freedom (DoF) and 275 TOPS of on-device computation power, SUYUAN delivers precise operations and dynamic movements, making it adaptable to a wide range of industrial application scenarios. This launch represents a significant milestone in Shanghai Electric’s humanoid robotics journey, further strengthening its comprehensive value chain for industrial humanoid solutions.

Designed with human-like proportions—standing 167 cm tall and weighing 50 kg—SUYUAN is engineered to navigate complex industrial environments with ease. Its 38-DoF articulation provides exceptional dexterity, enabling both delicate manipulations and expansive motions. Capable of handling up to 10 kg of total cargo and lifting 2 kg objects with a single arm, SUYUAN is perfectly suited for logistics and assembly line tasks, operating efficiently at a movement speed of 5 km/h.

SUYUAN leverages a fusion of LiDAR and binocular vision technologies to achieve self-guided mobility. Its 275-TOPS on-device AI processor powers instant data analysis and LLM integration, allowing natural task interpretation and adaptive object handling.

In pilot tests, SUYUAN autonomously identified, positioned, picked, and relocated mixed-size crates, using advanced computer vision and synchronized joint control, significantly boosting warehouse productivity.

Supercharging the Industrial Revolution: Intelligent Manufacturing Powered by Humanoid Precision

The high-end equipment manufacturing advancements driven by innovation hinge on real-world applications. At WAIC 2025, Shanghai Electric’s “LINGKE” dual-arm robot also wowed the audiences at a skills showcase, tackling complex manufacturing challenges with its high-precision operation, adaptive collaboration, and closed-loop data capabilities.

LINGKE is more than a human labor replacement. It uses bimanual coordination and compliant force control to free workers from repetitive, high-intensity tasks, improving efficiency fivefold. The core competency lies in its Data-Model-Deployment closed-loop technology. With operational data as the starting point, LINGKE creates self-optimizing workflow through data cleansing and annotation, model training, live deployment, and feedback-based optimization, achieving the transition from “passive executors” to “active learners.”

Pioneering Smarter Automation

At WAIC 2025, a joint venture between Shanghai Electric and Johnson Electric debuted with a showcase of revolutionary humanoid robots, key hardware modules, and system integration solutions. The venture introduced rotary joints, linear joints, and dexterous finger joints for next-gen robots, delivering precise, smooth, quiet, and intelligent motion performance.

The joint venture further strengthened its efforts to expand product applications by securing two major partnerships: a first-unit supply agreement with the National and Local Co-Built Humanoid Robotics Innovation Center (Qinglong Project) and a product cooperation memorandum with Fourier Robotics.

With 189 patent applications (including 120 granted) in humanoid robotics, Shanghai Electric is making significant strides in AI-driven industrial innovation. Going forward, Shanghai Electric will expand smart “human-machine” and “inter-machine” collaborative solutions across multifunctional industrial environments. Its comprehensive R&D capabilities—spanning critical components to fully functional robots—are accelerating the development of a world-class AI ecosystem.

For more information, please visit https://www.shanghai-electric.com/group_en/.

Xinhua Silk Road: Second “Taste of China” Global Specialty Green Coffee Bean Competition wraps up in Shanghai, revealing Chinese consumer preferences

BEIJING, July 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The second “Taste of China” Global Specialty Green Coffee Bean Competition concluded on Sunday in Shanghai, showcasing the taste preferences of Chinese coffee consumers to the global market.

Hosted by Hongqiao International Coffee Harbor, the two-day event evaluated about 82 premium coffee beans from 16 countries.

Unlike traditional Western or Southeast Asian markets, Chinese consumers have distinct preferences for green coffee beans. Despite a rapid surge in coffee imports in recent years, many overseas producers remain unfamiliar with these domestic tastes.

Since its debut, the competition has received strong support from the embassies and consulates of major coffee-producing countries in Shanghai, along with their respective specialty coffee associations.

This year’s event featured coffee beans from renowned coffee-growing regions such as Brazil, Ethiopia, Colombia, and Vietnam, emerging regions including Thailand, El Salvador, Ecuador, and Burundi, and China’s key producing areas like Yunnan and Hainan.

The judging panel included R&D and training heads from top coffee chains such as Luckin Coffee, Starbucks, and Cotti Coffee, national champions of brewing and cupping competitions, and coffee enthusiasts from across the country.

The result of the competition reflects Chinese consumer taste trends, providing valuable data for producers and roasters to better align with domestic market demands.

For the first time, the top ten coffees were auctioned both online and offline, attracting interest from roasters, café owners, and coffee enthusiasts.

In addition, the top 30 winning coffees are set to embark on a nationwide cupping tour across major cities in China. The final “Most Popular Coffee Award” will be announced after the tour, based on public feedback.

Hongqiao International Coffee Harbor, the competition organizer, currently partners with over 200 international coffee enterprises, sourcing products from 60 countries and generating over 3 billion yuan in annual trade.

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Typhoon Wipha Kills 4, Leaves 4 Missing as Storm Batters 34 Districts Across Laos

Typhoon Wipha Kills 4, Leaves 4 Missing as Storm Batters 34 Districts Across Laos
This image is used solely for representational purpose (photo credit: Ministry of Labor and Social Welfare)

Typhoon Wipha has killed four people and left four others missing after sweeping through 34 districts in multiple provinces across Laos. The storm battered nearly 15,000 families, damaged more than 2,200 homes, and caused widespread destruction.

Laos’ Inflation Eases to 5.3 Percent in July

Lao Market. Photos are for representation only. (Photo credit: Khonesavanh.KMV / Shutterstock)

Laos recorded an inflation rate of 5.3 percent in July, continuing a downward trend from 7.2 percent in June and 8.3 percent in May, according to recent government data.

The Consumer Price Index (CPI) reached 252.6 in July, up from 239.8 in the same month last year. On a month-to-month basis, the CPI rose by 0.5 percent compared to June.

Despite this improvement, the average inflation rate for the first seven months of 2025 remained high at 11 percent. The government expects inflation to fall into the single digits by the end of the year.

At a government meeting on 16 July, officials reported revenue of LAK 37,758 billion (approximately USD 1.8 billion), or 55 percent of the annual target. Government spending totaled LAK 28,223 billion (around USD 1.34 billion), representing 39 percent of the annual budget allocation.

As of mid-2025, foreign currency reserves were sufficient to cover 4.9 months of imports, with projections indicating this buffer will exceed five months going forward. Commodity prices have generally remained stable during this period.

Government officials stated they are closely monitoring commodity prices and exchange rates to mitigate the risk of sudden price spikes. 

Despite recent improvements, global economic uncertainties and domestic supply chain issues continue to weigh on household confidence regarding the country’s economic outlook in the months ahead.

Introducing DXC Assure Risk Management: AI-Powered Claims Solution for Self-Insured Organizations

ASHBURN, Va., July 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — DXC Technology (NYSE: DXC), a leading Fortune 500 global technology services provider, today announced DXC Assure Risk Management, a next-generation solution that unites AI and human expertise to help self-insured organizations better manage employee care, control healthcare costs, and accelerate return-to-work outcomes.

Self-insured organizations use their own funds to cover employee insurance claims instead of purchasing traditional insurance. As a result, they often face a distinct set of challenges: delivering effective employee care, navigating complex and time-consuming regulations, managing escalating healthcare costs, and improving return-to-work outcomes.

Available globally today, DXC Assure Risk Management offers a comprehensive, flexible platform that helps address these challenges with:

  • AI-enabled processes: Intelligent automation of claims workflows, operational risk mitigation, and integrated health and safety management tools.
  • Human expertise at the core: A specialized team with deep insurance knowledge supporting the full claims lifecycle, including sentiment analysis and proactive claims prevention.
  • SaaS Technology: A modern, end-to-end, persona-driven claims and risk management system with document automation, real-time dashboards, and generative AI capabilities embedded throughout the process to help improve outcomes.

“We are proud to introduce DXC Assure Risk Management, an innovative solution that combines expert people, AI workflows, and technology to help self-insured employers manage the full claims lifecycle, from care to cost, for their injured employees,” said Ray August, President, Insurance Software and BPS at DXC Technology. “This reflects DXC’s ongoing commitment to innovation, delivering real value to our customers and transforming the future of insurance.”

“While cost savings are possible from self-managing claims, self-insured organizations require the same efficient management processes as full stack insurers to protect against leakage and ensure successful returns to work,” says Nathan Golia, senior analyst for Celent. “Risk management operations can realize benefits by leveraging AI to drive efficiencies and using care experts who can help employees return to work sooner.”

With over 40 years of industry expertise, DXC is the trusted partner of choice for 21 of the top 25 insurers. As the leading provider of core insurance systems, DXC continues to innovate—helping insurers reduce complexity and costs across more than 1 billion policies processed on DXC software.

For more information on DXC Assure Risk Management, visit our website.

About DXC Technology

DXC Technology (NYSE: DXC) is a leading global provider of information technology services. We’re a trusted operating partner to many of the world’s most innovative organizations, building solutions that move industries and companies forward. Our engineering, consulting and technology experts help clients simplify, optimize and modernize their systems and processes, manage their most critical workloads, integrate AI-powered intelligence into their operations, and put security and trust at the forefront. Learn more on dxc.com.

Media Contacts: Angelena Abate, Senior Director, Marketing & Communications, +1.646.234.8060, angelena.abate@dxc.com

Forrester To Recognize AIA Group As Its 2025 Customer-Obsessed Enterprise Award Winner At CX Summit APAC

SINGAPORE, July 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Forrester (Nasdaq: FORR) today announced AIA Group as the winner of its 2025 Customer-Obsessed Enterprise Award for the Asia Pacific region. The award recognizes organizations that drive business success by putting customers at the center of their leadership, strategy, and operations. AIA Group will be honored at CX Summit APAC, being held in Sydney and digitally, on August 18, 2025.

AIA Group, a leading insurance provider in Asia, has been recognized for its successful transformation across 18 markets to deliver a seamless omnichannel digital customer experience. Through cross-functional collaboration, the company standardized its feedback collection process to respond to real-time insights, enhancing customer satisfaction. By reimagining customer journeys and interactions with agents and digital platforms, AIA now offers faster, more relevant, and personalized services for its customers.

“At AIA, our commitment to delivering exceptional customer experiences is at the heart of everything we do,” said Biswa Misra, Group Chief Technology and Life Operations Officer, AIA Group. “The EASE program — anchored in the principles of being Empathetic, Automated, Simple, and Engaged — has transformed how we operate. With strong executive sponsorship, agile governance, and customer-centric KPIs embedded at every level, we’ve created a culture where customer obsession drives performance. By leveraging real-time feedback, advanced analytics, and continuous training, we’re not just meeting expectations — we’re setting new standards for excellence in the insurance industry.”

“We congratulate AIA Group for winning Forrester’s Customer-Obsessed Enterprise Award in APAC,” said Dane Anderson, senior vice president of international research and product at Forrester. “The company is a leading example of how to embed customer centricity into every business decision, and not just isolated customer interactions, to drive tangible business success. We look forward to hearing their success story at CX Summit APAC 2025.”

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About Forrester

Forrester (Nasdaq: FORR) is one of the most influential research and advisory firms in the world. We empower leaders in technology, customer experience, digital, marketing, sales, and product functions to be bold at work and accelerate growth through customer obsession. Our unique research and continuous guidance model helps executives and their teams achieve their initiatives and outcomes faster and with confidence. To learn more, visit Forrester.com.