By Hieun Shin and Claire Lee/AFP – South Korea’s Constitutional Court on 4 April upheld President Yoon Suk Yeol’s impeachment over his disastrous martial law declaration, voting unanimously to strip him of office for violating the constitution.
South Korea Court Upholds President Yoon’s Impeachment, Strips Him of Office

Vientiane Province Steps Up Wildfire Prevention Efforts as Fire Alerts Increase
Vientiane Province has recorded 385 fire alerts in the first quarter of 2025, signaling an increase in fire activity, according to Global Forest Watch.
NUS researchers combine 3D bioprinting with AI to personalise oral soft tissue grafts
Artificial intelligence streamlines the optimisation of bioprinting parameters for oral soft tissue grafts, reducing time and resource demands while enabling efficient, personalised dental treatments
SINGAPORE, April 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — A team of researchers from the National University of Singapore (NUS) has developed a method to fabricate personalised gingival (gum) tissue grafts using an innovative combination of 3D bioprinting and artificial intelligence (AI).
Led by Assistant Professor Gopu Sriram from NUS Faculty of Dentistry, the team’s approach presents a more customisable and less invasive alternative to traditional grafting methods, which often involve harvesting tissue from the patient’s mouth — a process that can be both uncomfortable and constrained by the availability of suitable tissue.
The 3D bioprinting and AI-enabled technique has the potential to address key challenges in dental procedures more effectively, such as repairing gum defects caused by periodontal disease or complications from dental implants. For instance, by enabling the precise fabrication of tissue constructs tailored to individual patients, the method can significantly improve treatment outcomes, reduce patient discomfort, and minimise the risk of complications, such as infections, during recovery.
The team’s research was published in the journal Advanced Healthcare Materials on 17 December 2024, and was supported by grants from National Additive Manufacturing Innovation Cluster (NAMIC) and National University Health System (NUHS).
Turbocharging the bioprinting process with AI
Gum tissue grafts are essential in dental care, particularly for addressing mucogingival defects such as gum recession, and complications arising from periodontal disease or dental implants. Typically, these grafts are harvested from the patient’s mouth. Though effective, these procedures come with significant drawbacks: patient discomfort, limited tissue availability, and a higher risk of postoperative complications.
To overcome these challenges, the researchers turned to 3D bioprinting, a technique that fabricates custom-made tissue grafts tailored to the specific dimensions of each patient’s defect. They developed a specialised bio-ink which supports the growth of healthy cells, while also ensuring the material can be printed accurately and holds its shape and structure.
However, the viability of 3D bioprinting is only as good as the parameters applied during the process. Factors such as extrusion pressure, print speed, nozzle dimensions, bio-ink viscosity and printhead temperature all play a crucial role in determining the final properties and performance of the printed component. Tuning these parameters has traditionally been done through tedious, manual trial-and-error experiments that are extremely time- and resource-consuming.
“To speed up the 3D bioprinting process, we integrated AI into our workflow to address this critical bottleneck,” said Professor Dean Ho, Head of the Department of Biomedical Engineering in the College of Design and Engineering at NUS, and co-corresponding author of the research paper. “This approach greatly streamlines the process by reducing the number of experiments needed to optimise the bioprinting parameters — from potentially thousands to just 25 combinations,” added Prof Ho, who is also Director of the Institute for Digital Medicine (WisDM) at NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, and N.1 Institute for Health (N.1) at NUS.
This tremendous efficiency boost afforded by the team’s AI-driven workflow saves time and resources while ensuring the creation of tissue constructs with precise dimensions and structural integrity.
“Our study is among the first to specifically integrate 3D bioprinting and AI technologies for the biofabrication of customised oral soft tissue constructs,” said Asst Prof Sriram, who is also the Thrust Co-Lead of Dental and Craniofacial 3DP Applications at NUS Centre for Additive Manufacturing (AM.NUS). “3D bioprinting is by far more challenging than conventional 3D printing because it involves living cells, which introduce a host of complexities to the printing process.”
The bioprinted gum tissue grafts exhibited strong biomimetic properties, maintaining over 90% cell viability immediately after printing and throughout an 18-day culture period. The grafts also retained their shape and structural integrity, while histological analyses confirmed the presence of key proteins and a multi-layered structure closely resembling natural gum tissue.
The future of dental care
In dentistry, the ability to produce personalised gum tissue grafts with improved efficiency, structural integrity, and biomimetic properties could address longstanding clinical challenges associated with periodontal diseases and dental implants. “This research demonstrates how AI and 3D bioprinting can converge to solve complex medical problems through precision medicine,” added Asst Prof Sriram. “By optimising tissue grafts for individual patients, we can reduce the invasiveness of dental procedures while ensuring better healing and recovery.”
Excitingly, the potential implications of this research extend beyond dentistry. “3D bioprinting allows us to create tissue grafts that precisely match the dimensions of a patient’s wounds, potentially reducing or eliminating the need to harvest tissue from the patient’s body,” said Asst Prof Sriram.
“This level of customisation minimises graft distortion and tension during wound closure, reducing the risk of complications, surgery time and discomfort to the patients.” said Dr Jacob Chew, a periodontist, co-investigator of the study, and Academic Fellow at NUS Faculty of Dentistry.
Furthermore, the scarless healing characteristics of oral tissue provide a unique advantage, as insights from this study could inform the fabrication of similar grafts for other barrier tissues, such as skin, potentially aiding in the scarless healing of skin wounds.
Future research will focus on translating these findings from bench to bedside. The team plans to conduct in vivo studies to assess the integration and stability of the grafts in oral environments. They also aim to explore the integration of blood vessels into the grafts through multi-material bioprinting to create more complex and functional constructs. With these developments, the researchers hope to advance the field of regenerative dentistry while paving the way for broader applications in tissue engineering.
Read more at: https://news.nus.edu.sg/combining-3d-bioprinting-with-ai-to-personalise-oral-soft-tissue-grafts.
NeuralFin adds strategic investors, DLH accelerates AI Agent push
NeuralFin has pioneered the integration of neuroscience and artificial intelligence, transforming AI Agents from passive responders to proactive service providers. In practical applications, NeuralFin’s AI Agents have developed multiple specialized service modules. The Intelligent Investment Advisor Agent offers 24/7 asset allocation services, while the Behavioral Prediction Agent leverages behavioral economics and neuroscience to build investor behavior models, effectively identifying and warning against irrational trading tendencies.
“Traditional fintech only addresses expressed client needs, but our AI Agents can uncover unspoken demands, truly achieving ‘autonomous learning and service during sleep,'” said Andy Chen, Chairman and CEO of DL Holdings. “NeuralFin’s AI Agent system is redefining the standards and experience of wealth management services.”
Regarding strategic investments, DL Holdings transferred 28% equity of DLDFO to three professional investment institutions at a price of $9.8 million. This round of financing reflects a 15% valuation increase compared to the previous round, underscoring market confidence in NeuralFin.
The newly introduced investors are industry leaders in their respective sectors. GPTX Tech-Driven LPF, a Hong Kong-based tech investment firm, specializes in AI and digital technologies and will enhance NeuralFin’s technical upgrades with its robust AI algorithm expertise. C Capital AI Limited, part of the asset management platform under Youngtimers AG (a Swiss-listed company), brings extensive industry connections and investment experience, having backed projects like XPeng Motors and Lalamove. Shuren Education Limited, a key player in education, will drive innovative applications of NeuralFin in the education sector.
For talent retention, DL Holdings launched an ESOP, transferring 25% of DLDFO’s equity to an ESOP platform free of charge, covering executives and core technical teams. This move highlights DL Holdings’ commitment to retaining top talent amid fierce competition in fintech.
Andy Chen stated, “The core competitiveness of tech finance lies in talent. This plan allows our team to directly share in the company’s growth, fostering innovation and cohesion. We look forward to more employees becoming long-term partners as we advance together.”
Moving forward, DL Holdings will deepen its exploration of AI-driven fintech, leveraging the synergy of “technology + capital + talent” to enhance NeuralFin’s service capabilities and market share. The group aims to sustain a virtuous cycle of innovation and commercialization, delivering greater value to investors and leading the next wave of intelligent financial services.
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indent and Red Seven Announce Strategic Partnership to Strengthen Creative IP-Works
- This collaboration will leverage Nola’s Creative Writing Platform to enhance webtoon development and drive innovation in IP creation.
TOKYO, April 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — indent, Inc., the developer of Nola, a creative Writing platform[*1] that connects over 500,000 writers with more than 30 publishing labels, has entered into a strategic partnership with Red Seven Inc., led by CEO Lee Hyun-seok, a group company of Red Ice Studio, known for producing “Tomb Raider King”.tom
On March 1, 2025, both companies agreed to strengthen the corporate “IP Development Total Package,” leveraging Nola’s extensive database of over 2 million Japanese “gensaku” – original IP-works – by Providing comprehensive support for businesses, from sourcing and discovering original IP-works to developing them into full-fledged multimedia content, including webtoons, comics, and novels.
Purpose of the Partnership
This alliance aims to contribute to the growth and revitalization of the global webtoon market, with a particular focus on Japan and South Korea. It does so by leveraging Red Seven’s production expertise, which has resulted in numerous high-quality global hit webtoons such as “The Great Mage Who Returned After 4000 Years” and “Tomb Raider King”, along with Nola – Creative Writing Platform, indent’s creative platform that connects writers and companies.
Background and Vision of the Partnership
With the widespread adoption of digital devices, the webtoon market has firmly established itself in South Korea as a platform optimized for multimedia storytelling. This market is experiencing rapid global expansion, including in Japan, and is projected to reach 3.85 trillion yen by 2028[*2]. However, as the industry grows at an unprecedented pace, ensuring a sustainable production system and maintaining quality remain pressing challenges.
Until now, indent has supported businesses seeking to develop media-mixable IPs originating from novels, manga, and webtoons through its IP Development Total Package, leveraging a database of over 2 million Japanese “gensaku” (original IP-works) created by 500,000 writers. With this new partnership, Red Seven will take the lead in overseeing and providing comprehensive support for the webtoon sector within this package.
By utilizing Red Seven’s specialized expertise in establishing and expanding production systems, this collaboration will drive business growth for participating companies while also helping to build a sustainable ecosystem for the long-term success and innovation of the webtoon industry.
Statements from Company Representatives
Red Seven Inc, CEO, Lee Hyun-seok
“As of 2024, Japan’s manga industry has reached a historic high, surpassing 700 billion yen. In light of this industry milestone, Red Seven and indent have formed a business alliance to foster meaningful collaboration in the webtoon market.
Amid this period of growth driven by digital innovation, both our companies recognize the critical importance of developing high-quality IP and productions and are committed to ensuring the sustainable development of the webtoon industry.
Our partnership aims to discover talented creators and nurture original works that captivate both Japanese and global audiences. Both companies will work to create an environment where creators can fully realize their potential.
By combining indent’s expertise in operating Nola – Creative Writing Platform with Red Seven’s extensive experience in webtoon production, this collaboration will enable a mutually complementary partnership. Through these efforts, both our companies seek to contribute to the healthy growth of the webtoon industry and deliver valuable content to readers worldwide.”
indent, Inc., CEO Yuki Kamagata
“This alliance is a major step toward creating new value in the rapidly expanding webtoon market by maximizing the strengths of both companies.
With demand for Japanese original works increasing around the world, our company envisions to contribute to the development of the industry as a whole by establishing a consistent support system for the creation of media-mixable IP starting from webtoons through this alliance.
indent, Inc. will combine the expertise and resources of both companies to explore new possibilities for webtoon. The goal is to create an environment where writers using the Nola – Creative Writing Platform can focus more on their craft, while also fostering a dynamic ecosystem where businesses and emerging talent connect, leading to the creation of inspiring content.“
What is “IP Development Total Package”?
Target Audience: Companies aiming to create media-mixable IP, starting from webtoons, novels, and manga.
Package Contents: Comprehensive support is provided, covering everything from identifying and acquiring original works to full-scale production.
Recruitment of Japanese “gensaku” (original IP works)
Example: Utilizing the “Editorial Board” Feature
A corporate-exclusive feature within Nola – Creative Writing Platform Novel, a novel submission site where works written on Nola – Creative Writing Platform can be posted directly. This function allows companies to list the types of works they seek and specify key criteria, enabling them to identify and acquire submissions from writers tailored to their needs.
Example: Japanese “gensaku” (original IP works) identify and acquire Contest
Taking advantage of the fact that more than 60,000 new works are created each month on Nola – Creative Writing Platform, the contest facilitates connections between companies and emerging authors. Companies receive support in designing contest requirements to align with the type of works they seek.
Comprehensive assistance is provided for all aspects of contest operations, including contest page design and development, management, and expanding awareness among writers.
Discovery of Japanese “gensaku” (original IP works)
Red Seven, which has produced multiple global hit webtoons, and Yui Tsutsumi, the outside director of indent, recognized for discovering and editing numerous successful works in the isekai (otherworldly) genre, lead IP discovery efforts. A specialized discovery team with expertise in content selection, along with proprietary systems, is used to identify promising original works.
Co-production of works
In the webtoon sector, support is provided for the adaptation of promising Japanese “gensaku” (original works) into webtoons. This process maximizes Indent’s editorial resources while leveraging Red Seven’s expertise and production know-how.
Please feel free to contact us at the following link.
For inquiries, please contact: https://indent.co.jp/en/contact
(*1) What is “Nola – Creative Writing Platform”?
Nola – Creative Writing Platform is a creative platform operated by indent, Inc., that connects authors and companies, with over 500,000 registered authors. In addition to supporting data synchronization across both PC and mobile devices, the platform offers various tools to facilitate structured storytelling, including plot creation, character management, and setting material organization. Features such as manuscript writing, setting management, and plotting functions have been developed to support authors in their creative endeavors.
Nola – Creative Writing Platform Service HP:
https://nola-novel.com/
App Store:
https://apps.apple.com/jp/app/id1468307521
Google Play:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.nola.app&hl=ja&gl=US
(*2) QYResearch <2023> “Global Webtoon Market Report 2023-2029”.
Red Seven Co.
Company name: Red Seven Co.
Location: Victoria Center 7F, 4-6-10 Yotsuya, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo
CEO: Lee Hyun-seok
Establishment: January 11, 2019 (Established on September 14, 2020 by reorganizing L7, a limited liability company)
Business: Production, import, export and distribution of comics, etc., and production, import, export and distribution of animation and movies, etc.
Company URL: https://redseven.jp/
indent, inc. Company Profile
Company name: indent, Inc.
Location: 4F Kanda Misaki-cho Building, 3-6-12 Kanda Misaki-cho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
CEO Yuki Kamagata
Establishment: October 8, 2019
Business: Planning, development, and operation of Internet services
Company URL: https://indent.co.jp/en
OH!SOME Opens its First Store in Vietnam : A One-stop Destination for Global Selected Products

HO CHI MINH, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire – 4 April 2025 – On April 4, 2025, OH!SOME officially enters the Vietnam market, with its very first store opening at Crescent Mall in Ho Chi Minh City.

OH!SOME, as a one-stop trendy retail brand, benefits from primary business focus on fashion retail, IP, advanced technology and expanding into diverse family entertainment centers, powered by and efficient global supply chain and a wide selection of high-quality items at competitive prices. The brand values and appreciates local cultures, continuously innovating with new retail concepts and adapting product selections and marketing strategies to align with local tastes and to foster deeper connections.
OH!SOME offers an extensive range of products to ensure customers have plenty of choices tailored to their needs, including beauty and skincare from Korea, food and beverage, daily essentials, electronic goods, fashion toys from around the world. With eye-catching decor, gachapon machines, claw machines and vibrant photo check-in spots in stores, it aims to offer a seamless shopping experience.
The brand works closely with Disney on IP collections. The latest collaborative products featuring classic character Winnie the Pooh are currently available in Crecent Mall OH!SOME store. With exclusive offerings that include plush toys, accessories, picnic mats, outdoor accessories, bento boxes, and plush bags, customers can shop according to their preferences.
In addition, by following OH!SOME’s official accounts @ohsome.vn on Instagram, customers are welcome to join OH!SOME membership to foster customer engagement, enjoy privileges on Meet and Greet events, community gatherings, birthday treats and special deals and promotions through rewarding programs.
OH!SOME had launched 110 stores across countries by the end of March. OH!SOME values Vietnam as a priority market. To strengthen its presence and immense growth potential, OH!SOME’s first store in Hanoi will open in early April and it will expand into more unique stores in other Vietnam major cities. By the end of the first half of 2025, OH!SOME will open up to 8 stores in Vietnam.
Store Address: BF1-02B Floor B1, Crescent Mall, Ton Dat Tien Avenue, Tan Phu Ward, District 7, Ho Chi Minh City.
For more information, follow OH!SOME’s official Instagram: @ohsome.vn.
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Trading in 2025: Octa Broker on Market Accessibility and Smart Investment Strategies

KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 4 April 2025 – Financial trading has undergone a major change in the past decade. Global financial markets are being accessed more and more, with technology empowering individual traders. Access that was previously in the hands of big financial institutions is now available for retail investors, thanks to advanced trading systems, real-time access to data, and automated analysis tools.

Southeast Asia has seen extremely high growth in trade participation, and retail investors are increasingly gravitating towards financial platforms that provide analytics, education, and trading technology. As financial markets become increasingly more accessible, so is interest in making trade more strategic, educated, and risk-aware.
The Expansion of Global Financial Markets
The trading world has expanded significantly in recent years. The combined market capitalisation of financial trading reached nearly $800 billion in 2024 and is projected to increase to more than $1.4 trillion by 2030. The expansion is caused not only by institutional investment but also by individual traders’ easy access to trading platforms.
One of the key forces driving this growth is the financial services technology revolution. Internet-based platforms now allow investors to trade multiple asset classes other than traditional investments, including currencies, commodities, indices, and cryptocurrencies. Unlike a decade ago, when trading in finances was specialised and had massive capital reserves, current platforms allow one to invest with lower entry points and improved market transparency.
Enhanced Accessibility of Financial Markets And Its Drivers
Advancements in financial technology (FinTech) have revolutionised the way traders interact with global markets. Modern trading platforms provide:
- real-time market data and analysis
- automated trading tools to execute strategies efficiently
- access to multiple asset classes from a single interface.
This transformation has made trading more efficient, allowing investors to diversify their portfolios while managing risks through enhanced analytical tools.
One of the key changes in recent years has been the shift towards financial education. Traders no longer rely on speculation but are going out of their way to learn from market analysis, professional advice, and financial education courses. Websites that offer market insights, webinars, and instructional materials are helping traders formulate well-researched strategies.
Choosing a Reliable Financial Service Provider
For those looking to engage in financial markets, selecting a trustworthy platform is crucial. Solid financial platforms value openness, offering clear trading terms, secure trades, and access to expert market research. A quality provider should also focus on financial education, offering the information and tools traders need to make informed decisions.
When evaluating financial services, traders should look for:
- transparency in pricing and conditions
- secure and quick fund withdrawals
- comprehensive analytical tools and educational support.
Platforms that integrate these features enable traders to navigate the complexities of financial markets more effectively.
Technology’s Impact on Trading Strategies
1. Automation and Data-Driven Decision-Making
Existing trading methods highly rely on automation and AI-based analysis. Powerful algorithms now guide traders to ascertain market direction, predict price swings, and initiate trades automatically. This reduces errors and improves efficiency.
As an illustration, automated risk management systems such as stop-loss and take-profit orders allow traders to manage likely losses by setting pre-agreed trade exit points. Traders can minimise risk without having to monitor the market continuously through the use of such tools.
2. The Rise of Mobile Trading
With mobile-first trading platforms, investors can now trade anywhere with real-time alerts, mobile-optimised analytics, and immediate order execution. Mobile trading offers enhanced accessibility, further bringing financial markets within reach and making them more inclusive and dynamic.
Adapting to the Evolving Financial Landscape
With further developments in global markets, the need for traders to keep pace also arises through their education and exposure to the platforms with appropriate tools and study material available. These include:
- following market trends and using analytical insights
- choosing financial platforms that provide transparent conditions and risk management tools
- leveraging financial education to refine trading strategies.
Financial markets have transformed, and trading is more accessible than ever before. By creating advanced trading platforms, education, and automated tools, retail traders are now more capable of addressing financial markets confidently and with strategic insight. Platforms like Octa are facilitating this evolution by offering market insights, educational tools, and transparent trading services to allow traders to make more informed choices in an ever-evolving financial landscape.
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Disclaimer: Trading involves risks and may not be suitable for all investors. Use your expertise wisely and evaluate all associated risks before making an investment decision.
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Octa
Octa is an international CFD broker that has been providing online trading services worldwide since 2011. It offers commission-free access to financial markets and various services used by clients from 180 countries who have opened more than 52 million trading accounts. To help its clients reach their investment goals, Octa offers free educational webinars, articles, and analytical tools.
The company is involved in a comprehensive network of charitable and humanitarian initiatives, including the improvement of educational infrastructure and short-notice relief projects supporting local communities.
In Southeast Asia, Octa received the ‘Best Trading Platform Malaysia 2024’ and the ‘Most Reliable Broker Asia 2023’ awards from Brands and Business Magazine and International Global Forex Awards, respectively.
Cathay United Bank Takes Home 6 Awards From the Retail Banker International for Digital Excellence
TAIPEI, April 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Cathay United Bank once again dazzled international audiences, sweeping six awards from the Retail Banker International, a leading global finance publication: “Excellence in App Security Implementation”, “Best App for Customer Experience”, “Best in Customer Relationship Management”, “Best Use of Big Data in Customer Strategy”, “Cloud Migration Advances – Strategy & Planning for Mastering Cloud Strategies & Planning Transformation Blueprints”, and “Cloud Migration Advances – Completed Deployment for AWS Data Migration Landing Zone”.
Dedicated to enhancing customers’ digital security, Cathay United Bank has not only implemented strict identity verification measures and 2-step verification, but also employed machine learning to proactively monitor the security of every transaction. Notifications will instantly appear for any high-risk transactions, ensuring that each transaction is conducted by the customer personally. Furthermore, the CUBE App’s advanced security health check enables customers to review their digital security at all times. These efforts to strengthen digital security earned the Bank the “Excellence in App Security Implementation” award.
With its sights set on the Southeast Asian market, Cathay United Bank launched the “CUBE Vietnam App”, a loan application specifically designed for Vietnam. By aligning with the needs of the State Bank of Vietnam’s digital transformation policies and drawing on Taiwan’s own experience, the Bank successfully introduced cloud-native tools, data-driven risk models, and international-standard identity verification systems, offering customers in Vietnam a streamlined online loan experience. Aside from winning Vietnam’s National Digital Transformation Award, the Bank’s outstanding performance earned itself the “Best App for Customer Experience” award.
Cathay United Bank has always valued its relationship with sustainable customers, even establishing a department dedicated to managing customer relationships in 2024. To boost customer satisfaction and loyalty, the Bank adopted groundbreaking management models, including using innovative data to identify customer wealth management needs and employing data-driven models to match the best-suited financial advisor for each customer. Recognizing the Bank’s commitment to strengthening customer relationships, the Retail Banker International awarded the Bank with the “Best in Customer Relationship Management” award. In addition, the Bank introduced a new management tool, “PBG”, which stands for “Precision Diagnose”, “Better Support”, and “Great Customer Experience”. PBG assists branch supervisors in improving customer experiences through data-driven solutions. Chief Data and Analytics Officer Joe Liang remarked that PBG is able to successfully transform customer management data into customer insights, thereby enabling financial advisors to provide better services to wealth management customers. Such innovation rightly earned the Bank the “Best Use of Big Data in Customer Strategy” award.
Cathay United Bank has also made remarkable progress in cloud technology, creating the first AWS data migration landing zone in Taiwan’s financial industry. Acknowledging the Bank’s achievements in creating a secure and scalable framework that can be extended to data migration and AI applications, the Bank was awarded the “Cloud Migration Advances – Strategy & Planning for Mastering Cloud Strategies & Planning Transformation Blueprints”, and “Cloud Migration Advances – Completed Deployment for AWS Data Migration Landing Zone” awards for the second year running. Deeply committed to providing quality financial services, the Bank declared that it would persist with its customer-centric approach, leveraging innovative technology to optimize digital financial services.