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Diabetes Association Unveils T-CaReMe Taipei Declaration at the Asia Diabetes International Conference
In an effort to achieve a target of 80% of patients controlling the three highs and protecting kidney health within eight years, Taiwan leads the international trend of precise prevention with public-private collaboration in response to the new health goals of Healthy Taiwan.
TAIPEI, TAIWAN – Media OutReach Newswire – 28 March 2025 – As the global aging process accelerates, the prevention and care of chronic diseases have become a top priority for countries worldwide. The Taiwanese government has actively responded to international trends by promoting the “Healthy Taiwan” policy and launching the “Three Highs Prevention 888 Plan.” At the third “Healthy Taiwan Promotion Committee” meeting held last month, new goals were announced to reduce the standardized mortality rate of chronic diseases related to the three highs by one-third by 2030, aiming to strengthen chronic disease prevention and control measures through public-private collaboration. In alignment with the vision of “Healthy Taiwan” and the 888 Plan, and connecting with the international trend of “precision prevention” of chronic disease management, the Taiwan Diabetes Association formally presented the “T-CaReMe Precision Care Taipei Declaration” at the Asia Diabetes International Conference.
With a comprehensive national health insurance system in place, Taiwan ensures that every high-risk group can receive proactive prevention and personalized management early on, demonstrating international competitiveness in the accessibility and completeness of chronic disease care. To address the increasingly severe challenge of chronic diseases—particularly hypertension, hyperlipidemia, diabetes (the three highs), and chronic kidney disease—the Taiwan Diabetes Association unveiled the “T-CaReMe Precision Care Taipei Declaration” at the 17th Scientific Meeting of the Asian Association for the Study of Diabetes (AASD). This declaration was made in witness of various governmental agencies, academic institutions, and medical associations, including the Asian Association for the Study of Diabetes, the National Health Insurance Administration, the Health Promotion Administration, Academia Sinica, the National Health Research Institutes, the Taiwan Society of Nephrology, and the Taiwan Society of Cardiology. The declaration responds to the government’s vision of “Healthy Taiwan” and the goals of the 888 Plan, which focus on delaying disability and increasing life expectancy. It proposes a comprehensive health care model for chronic diseases centered around risk stratification, precision medicine, and digital management, further promoting the integration of holistic health care and medical services, while fostering interdisciplinary collaboration to drive a new paradigm of chronic disease prevention and treatment.
New Health Goals for Healthy Taiwan: Reduce Standardized Mortality Rate of Chronic Diseases Related to the Three Highs by One-Third
The Taiwan Diabetes Association Unveils T-CaReMe Declaration to Promote Precision Care Blueprint for Kidney Health in Relation to the Three Highs
With the trends of aging, prolonged illness, and the emergence of chronic diseases at younger ages, chronic disease prevention and management have become a global focus. Taiwan is following international trends by establishing the “Healthy Taiwan Promotion Committee,” which has set two major health goals for the next eight years: to increase the average life expectancy of the population from 79 to 82 years and to reduce the proportion of unhealthy life expectancy from 10% to 8%. To strengthen chronic disease management, the government recently announced a target at the Healthy Taiwan Promotion Committee meeting to “reduce the standardized mortality rate of chronic diseases related to the three highs by one-third by 2030,” along with comprehensive strategies promoting healthy lifestyles, obesity prevention, and holistic management of chronic diseases, through public-private collaboration to enhance health policies and reduce the risks of chronic diseases and disabilities.
The Taiwan Diabetes Association has released the “T-CaReMe Precision Care Taipei Declaration,” making “Kidney Protection in Relation to the Three Highs” a core focus. Through the T-CaReMe initiative, the vision of “risk stratification, precision medicine, digital management, and increased life expectancy” is implemented, along with five key action frameworks: promoting precise risk diagnostics, standardized clinical guidelines, personalized health management, data sharing, and interdisciplinary collaboration. The goal is to ensure that 80% of patients with the three highs and kidney disease achieve control of blood glucose, blood pressure, and blood lipids while ensuring that 80% of kidney disease patients receive care and medication guidance from care managers, thereby enhancing survival rates and improving health quality, creating a stronger defense for chronic disease care in the population.
Risk Stratification × Precision Medicine: T-CaReMe Initiative Launches a New Future for Chronic Disease Management
International Experts Gather to Establish Taiwan as a Demonstration Base for Chronic Disease Care
The T-CaReMe Taipei Declaration focuses on precise risk diagnostic classification and assessment, aiming to accurately identify high-risk populations and improve the effectiveness of chronic disease management. Through expert consensus and clinical risk stratification, as well as medical guidelines, the initiative integrates clinical data with international standards to ensure that patients receive personalized health management and appropriate treatment. Additionally, the declaration emphasizes collaboration across nations and disciplines, engaging in precision medicine and research achievements in the realm of chronic diseases in the Asia-Pacific region, influencing public health policies and improving chronic disease care outcomes, while developing a more precise and accessible holistic health care approach, solidifying Taiwan’s position as a regional demonstration base.
The meeting brought together experts and scholars from the National Health Insurance Administration, the Health Promotion Administration, Academia Sinica, and the National Health Research Institutes, along with representatives from the International Diabetes Federation (IDF-WPR) and the Asian Association for the Study of Diabetes (AASD), to witness the official launch of the “T-CaReMe Precision Care Taipei Declaration.” The Taiwan Diabetes Association stated that the declaration not only lays the groundwork for Taiwan’s development blueprint in precision chronic disease care and kidney health management related to the three highs but also aims to promote upgrades in chronic disease management models, enhance interdisciplinary collaboration, and build a more comprehensive health care system, driving improvements in global chronic disease care quality and prosperity starting from Taiwan.
Dr. Wu Mai-Su, President of the Taiwan Society of Nephrology, noted that although Taiwan has developed risk stratification and data-driven personalized treatment, standardized guidelines have yet to be incorporated, and clinical applications still have room for improvement, especially in the integrated management of kidney disease and diabetes. He expressed that through the T-CaReMe initiative, interdisciplinary collaboration can facilitate the integration of chronic kidney disease risk and comorbid management with diabetes and hypertension, contributing to higher patient survival rates and better kidney function maintenance. Dr. Li Yi-Heng, President of the Taiwan Society of Cardiology, emphasized that risk stratification and data-driven personalized management can effectively reduce the incidence of cardiovascular events, further strengthening the health defenses of the population. Dr. Hsu Hui-Heng, Deputy Director of the National Health Research Institutes, stated that the application of precision medicine will play a crucial role in future chronic disease management. The National Health Research Institutes is actively exploring several initiatives, such as using AI technology and big data to establish smart risk prediction systems, believing that under the visionary actions of the T-CaReMe initiative, there will be further optimization of precise predictions for cardiovascular, kidney, and metabolic disease risks, providing better scientific bases for the prevention of primary and secondary complications and organ damage associated with chronic diseases, thus realizing Taiwan’s health blueprint.
Aligning with International Standards! T-CaReMe Initiative Promotes a New Paradigm of Precision Chronic Disease Management
Taiwan will construct a comorbidity risk database within two years. The T-CaReMe initiative calls on all sectors to build a defense against chronic diseases.
In recent years, the Health Promotion Administration has actively promoted the “Scientific Disease Calculation Center” and risk prediction tools to enhance public health literacy and self-management awareness, delaying the onset of chronic diseases through proactive health education. Meanwhile, the National Health Insurance Administration has introduced AI risk stratification tools and a tiered care system, promoting the “Everyone’s Health Platform” and comprehensive, patient-centered care to improve care efficiency and resource utilization. Professor Chen Chih-Hong, Vice Convener of the Healthy Taiwan Promotion Committee, stated that the T-CaReMe initiative aligns closely with government policies integrating prevention and treatment, reflecting the core spirit advocated by the 888 Plan. In the future, it is hoped that all sectors will work together to deepen interdisciplinary collaboration and public-private integration, creating a sustainable and resilient model for chronic disease care.
The global healthcare community has identified precise risk assessment and personalized treatment as key trends in chronic disease management. The latest diabetes care guidelines particularly address the comorbidity risks associated with the three highs and kidney disease, suggesting earlier intervention in cardiovascular and kidney health management and enhancing data-driven diagnostic models. The importance of early screening and treatment is emphasized, and precise risk assessment and integration of patient data will be core development directions for future chronic disease management. These international trends indicate that global chronic disease management is moving towards precision medicine, digital monitoring, and interdisciplinary integration, which aligns closely with the goals of the T-CaReMe initiative.
The Taiwan Diabetes Association took action as early as 2023, collaborating with 12 medical institutions in Taiwan to join the iCaReMe global registry program. Through interdisciplinary integrated care, patient tracking, and the application of clinical data, it not only provides more precise risk assessments and patient profiles but also effectively monitors and optimizes treatment outcomes, which has been shown to improve patients’ health conditions. Chairman Huang Jian-Ning shared that the short-term goal of the T-CaReMe initiative is to construct a representative database within two years. By analyzing lifestyle factors, it aims to more accurately assess the comorbidity risks of different patients. Implementing a comprehensive model for precision chronic disease care requires not only efforts from the medical community but also active participation from government agencies, academic institutions, industry partners, and civic groups to jointly promote data integration and personalized health management, ensuring that risk stratification and standardized guidelines are continually refined, while enhancing chronic disease management effectiveness in Taiwan and the Asia-Pacific region.
Yutaka Seino, Chair of the Asian Association for the Study of Diabetes conference, stated that Taiwan has consistently been at the forefront of chronic disease prevention and treatment in Asia, and he hopes that through public-private collaboration and interdisciplinary cooperation, Taiwan can lead the global improvement of chronic disease care quality.
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BFSI Security Summit 2025 to Address Rising Cybersecurity Threats in Africa’s Financial Sector
Cybersecurity remains a top concern for financial institutions in Africa. In 2024, the Bank of Uganda fell victim to an offshore hacking group known as “Waste,” resulting in the theft of approximately $16.8 million. Additionally, ZB Financial Holdings in Zimbabwe experienced a ransomware attack in July 2024, leading to significant data leaks affecting customer and operational information. More recently, in South Africa, Standard Bank confirmed that it experienced a data breach that involved limited personal and financial information. These incidents underscore the urgent need for robust cybersecurity strategies within the BFSI sector.
Reasons for attendance
The BFSI Security Summit is the premier platform for CISOs, CIOs, IT directors, and cybersecurity leaders to explore the latest strategies and technologies to secure Africa’s financial landscape. Key topics on the agenda include:
- Ransomware and Data Breaches: Strengthening cybersecurity resilience in banking and insurance.
- Securing Emerging Tech: Mitigating risks in AI, blockchain, and cloud adoption.
- Data Privacy and Compliance: Navigating Africa’s evolving regulatory landscape.
- Incident Response in BFSI: Best practices in breach management and risk mitigation.
“Cybercrime is evolving at an alarming rate, and financial institutions in Africa are prime targets. The BFSI Security Summit will provide a crucial platform for industry leaders to collaborate, share insights, and implement strategies to safeguard their organizations,” says Abe Wakama, CEO of IT News Africa.
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The summit offers a unique opportunity for cybersecurity solution providers, fintech innovators, and IT security firms to showcase their expertise and connect with key decision-makers. Sponsors will benefit from high-impact brand visibility, lead generation, and networking with top BFSI executives.
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lyf one-north Singapore joins Citadines Balestier Singapore, Citadines Raffles Place Singapore, and Oakwood Studios Singapore as the latest pet-friendly accommodation, offering exciting pet-related activities for guests.
SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 1 April 2025 – The Ascott Limited (Ascott), the lodging business unit wholly owned by CapitaLand Investment (CLI) is expanding its pet-friendly portfolio in Singapore with the addition of lyf one-north Singapore, offering a welcoming space for guests travelling with their furry companions. In line with Ascott’s commitment to enhancing guest experiences, the property will introduce a range of pet-centric activities, further solidifying its position as a hospitality leader catering to diverse lifestyle needs.
Beyond being a pet-friendly accommodation, lyf one-north Singapore will host a variety of engaging activities for pet lovers, including pet adoption drives, yoga sessions for dogs and cats, pet treat workshops, and pet obedience training sessions. These initiatives underscore Ascott’s dedication to creating a holistic environment where both guests and their pets feel comfortable and at home.
“We know that for many of our guests, pets aren’t just animals; they are beloved members of the family,” said Ms. Judy Wong, Country General Manager, Singapore Operations, Ascott. “At our pet-friendly properties, we warmly welcome you into a space where both you and your fur-kids can find comfort and care together. With our pet-friendly properties strategically located in or near the city centre, the introduction of lyf one-north Singapore in the west offers another wonderful home away from home that perfectly suits your family’s lifestyle. Here, both you and your cherished pets can create lasting memories together.”
lyf one-north Singapore: A Vibrant Social Living Hub
Nestled in Nepal Hill, lyf one-north Singapore embodies experience-led co-living with 324 apartment units catering to mid- and long-term stays. The property is situated within the dynamic one-north district, home to major corporations, start-ups, and creative communities. With its prime location opposite one-north MRT station and just a 30-minute ride from the Central Business District, it is tailored for digital nomads, technopreneurs, creatives, and self-starters.
The property’s seamless integration into one-north’s thriving ecosystem provides guests with convenient access to an array of recreational, retail, and dining options, including pet-friendly establishments. With pedestrian pathways, cycling tracks, and Personal Mobility Device (PMD) access paths, exploring the area is easy and enjoyable for both guests and their pets.
Explore Ascott’s Pet-Friendly Portfolio
Ascott continues to strengthen its pet-friendly hospitality offerings, with properties such as Citadines Balestier Singapore, Citadines Raffles Place Singapore, and Oakwood Studios Singapore. Each property provides tailored experiences for pet owners and their furry companions, ensuring an enjoyable and memorable stay.
Ascott Star Rewards: Exclusive Perks for Members
Ascott Star Rewards (ASR) members staying with pets will receive a special welcome kit, making their experience even more delightful. Guests can sign up for a complimentary ASR membership to enjoy exclusive year-round benefits. For more information, visit: https://www.discoverasr.com/en/singapore
Entrepôt: A Pet-Friendly Culinary Experience
For guests looking to dine with their pets, Entrepôt at The Robertson House by The Crest Collection offers an inviting pet-friendly experience. Whether enjoying a weekday set lunch, Social Hour evenings, or the weekend Steak Buffet, guests can bring their pets to the alfresco dining area for a relaxed meal together.
“At Entrepôt, we believe dining should be an inclusive experience for both our guests and their pets,” said Nixon Low, Director of Culinary & Beverage Operations at The Robertson House by The Crest Collection. “We are excited to extend our warm hospitality to our guests and their four-legged companions.”
For more information and reservations, please visit: www.entrepot.sg.
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About The Ascott Limited
The Ascott Limited (Ascott) is driven by a vision to be the preferred hospitality company, enriching global living with heartfelt experiences. With a portfolio of over 980 properties across more than 230 cities in over 40 countries, Ascott’s presence spans Asia Pacific, Central Asia, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and the USA. Its diverse collection of award-winning brands includes Ascott, Citadines, lyf, Oakwood, Somerset, The Crest Collection, The Unlimited Collection, Fox, Harris, POP!, Preference, Quest, Vertu and Yello.
Ascott specialises in managing and franchising a wide range of lodging options, including serviced residences, hotels, resorts, social living properties and branded residences, catering to the varying needs and preferences of global travellers. Through the Ascott Star Rewards (ASR) loyalty programme, members enjoy exclusive privileges and curated experiences, enhancing every aspect of their travel journey.
As a wholly owned business unit of CapitaLand Investment Limited, Ascott generates fee-related earnings by leveraging its expertise in both lodging management and investment management. It also drives the expansion of funds under management by growing its sponsored CapitaLand Ascott Trust and private funds.
For more information on Ascott and its sustainability programme, please visit www.discoverasr.com/the-ascott-limited. Alternatively, connect with Ascott on www.capitalandinvest.com)
Headquartered and listed in Singapore in 2021, CapitaLand Investment Limited (CLI) is a leading global real asset manager with a strong Asia foothold. As at 31 December 2024, CLI had S$136 billion of assets under management, as well as S$117 billion of funds under management held via stakes in seven listed real estate investment trusts and business trusts and a suite of private real asset vehicles that invest in demographics, disruption and digitalisation-themed strategies. Its diversified real asset classes include retail, office, lodging, industrial, logistics, business parks, wellness, self-storage, data centres, private credit and special opportunities.
CLI aims to scale its fund management, lodging management and commercial management businesses globally and maintain effective capital management. As the investment management arm of CapitaLand Group, CLI has access to the development capabilities of and pipeline investment opportunities from CapitaLand Group’s development arm. In 2025, CapitaLand Group celebrates 25 years of excellence in real estate and continues to innovate and shape the industry.
As a responsible company, CLI places sustainability at the core of what it does and has committed to achieve Net Zero carbon emissions for Scope 1 and 2 by 2050. CLI contributes to the environmental and social well-being of the communities where it operates, as it delivers long-term economic value to its stakeholders.
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2025 China corporate payment survey: Longer payment terms helped mitigate increases in payment delays
- Companies generally extended their payment terms, aided in part by third-party risk mitigation tools that may provide some comfort for suppliers to accommodate client needs.
- Longer payment terms have mitigated increases in payment delays, which rose only slightly from 64 days to 65 days.
- However, if payment delays are added to payment terms, the total average waiting time between product delivery and payment collection increased from 133 days in 2023 to 141 days in 2024.
- Among respondents that experienced ultra-long payment delays (ULPDs, above 180 days), almost half reported late payment worth at more than 2% of annual turnover. This proportion was significantly up from 33% in 2023 and implied a rise in non-payment risk.
Junyu Tan, North Asia Economist at Coface, says: “The collection period for Chinese suppliers lengthened in 2024, due to declining corporate revenues, driven by slower volume growth amid sluggish domestic demand but also by price pressures in an ongoing deflationary environment. While suppliers extended payment terms on average, growing caution was evident as fewer companies offered credit sales. Looking ahead to 2025, 52% of our respondents expected the economic outlook to improve as government stimulus efforts may have bolstered confidence among companies. However, this optimism could be overstated, as stimulus measures have been relatively restrained so far, and tariff risks for trade sectors remain a looming challenge. Coface expects China’s GDP growth to stand at 4.3% in 2025.”
Payment delays[1]: Increasing ultra-long payment delays
Companies generally extended payment terms in 2024, aided in part by third-party risk mitigation tools. The average total payment terms increased from 70 days in 2023 to 76 days in 2024. Thanks to these more generous terms, payment delays remained relatively stable, rising only slightly from 64 days to 65 days. However, if payment delays are added to payment terms, the total average waiting time between product delivery and payment collection, known as days sales outstanding (DSO), increased from 133 days in 2023 to 141 days in 2024, indicating an extended collection period from a year ago.
The share of respondents reporting past dues considerably reduced from 62% in 2023 to 44% in 2024. The duration of delays also remained stable. However, when combined with longer payment terms, the average days sales outstanding (DSO) rose from 133 days in 2023 to 141 days in 2024, indicating extended collection periods.
Meanwhile, among respondents that experienced ultra-long payment delays (ULPDs, above 180 days), 50% reported late payment worth more than 2% of annual turnover. This proportion was significantly up from 33% in 2023 and implied a rise in non-payment risk. Based on Coface’s practical experience, 80% of such delays, above 180 days and exceeding 2% of suppliers’ annual turnover, were not able to be collected.
By sector, the wood industry has experienced the most significant extension in payment delays, primarily driven by the prolonged housing market crisis that suppressed furniture demand and led to a significantly longer settlement cycle for the sector. Meanwhile, the automotive sector faced similar challenges. This was largely attributed to the financial burden on car dealers, who were grappling with losses and capital constraints amid an ongoing discount war aimed at reducing inventory. The construction industry continued to have one of the longest DSO in the survey, reflecting persistently tight liquidity conditions for the downstream.
Economic expectations: Competition to remain intense amid persisting overcapacity pressure
Respondents remained optimistic about the economic outlook over the next 12 months, with 52% expecting business conditions to improve in 2025. Pharmaceuticals remained the most optimistic industry (83%), driven by structural demand from an aging population. Metals ranked second in optimism (72%), likely fuelled by hopes for stimulus measures. Yet, this sentiment may be excessive, as muted demand from the housing construction sector may continue to weigh on real demand. Additionally, rising tariffs between the U.S. and China could exacerbate challenges for metals like steel and aluminium that are subject to higher tariffs. Textiles remained the most pessimistic sector, though fewer respondents expected the outlook to worsen compared to last year, as textile firms may find some relief from moderating raw material costs, with prices for cotton and oil expected to trend lower.
Fierce competition remained the top risk facing corporate operations in 2025, highlighting the persistent challenge of China’s excessive production capacity. Slowing demand ranked as the second-largest risk, particularly for export-oriented firms, which could face heightened trade barriers under a second Trump presidency. It remained unclear whether government efforts to stimulate domestic demand would be sufficient to offset the shortfall in external demand. The sustained gap between supply and demand is likely to push Chinese companies to continue engaging in price competition to drive sales, further intensifying market pressures.
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