• Prize money of one million euros higher than the prize money for the Nobel Prize for Medicine
• Award honors researchers worldwide who have done pioneering work in medicine, biotechnology, or related fields

GIEßEN, GERMANY – Newsaktuell – 17 January 2025 – The nomination period for the Broermann Medical Innovation Award has started. The prize, which will be awarded for the first time this year, is aimed at scientists worldwide who have carried out pioneering work in medicine, biotechnology, or related fields with their research.

The nomination portal (www.broermann-award.org/nomination/) is open until March 1, 2025. At one million euros, the prize is more valuable than the Nobel Prize for Medicine, making it one of the most highly endowed awards for medical research worldwide.

The international Broermann Medical Innovation Award recognizes research results that demonstrate a high level of innovation for clinical application and thus have the potential to improve the lives and health of millions of people worldwide. The prize is aimed at scientists whose research has been pioneering in the fields of medicine, biotechnology, or related sciences.

The Broermann Medical Innovation Award was established in 2024 to honor the vision and commitment of Dr. Bernard große Broermann, the founder of the Asklepios Kliniken. The Broermann gemeinnützige GmbH sponsors the award, and the University Hospital Giessen and Marburg (UKGM) manages the organization. “With this award, we want to honor groundbreaking medical discoveries and highlight those whose research brings real improvements in the prevention or treatment of diseases,” says Prof. Werner Seeger, Chairman of the Award Committee. For the Medical Director of the UKGM, Prof. Friedrich Grimminger, the unique prize reflects the clear conviction of the company founder: “Scientific excellence in medicine is always an international team effort, but without the genius of individual researchers, networks are limited in their impact. These key players and drivers of medical innovation should be promoted and recognized worldwide.”

Nomination process and deadlines

Nominations for the Broermann Medical Innovation Award can be submitted until March 1, 2025. The incumbent Hessian Minister President will present the award in December 2025 at the Hessian State Chancellery in Wiesbaden.

Further information on the award, the nomination criteria, and the selection process can be found at www.broermann-award.org.

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HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 17 January 2025 – On January 16, 2025, the 1st APAC Intelligent Finance Forum, hosted by the Global Corporate Scale Management Association and co-organized by Jin Xing Hui and HK Strategy King, was successfully held at the Nina Hotel Tsuen Wan, Hong Kong. The event brought together 520 attendees from eight countries and regions, including China, South Korea, Japan, the Philippines, Thailand, Indonesia, Taiwan, and Hong Kong. The forum provided an in-depth discussion on the application and future development of artificial intelligence and financial technology in the Asia-Pacific region, reaffirming Hong Kong’s position as a leading international financial center.

The Era of Intelligent Finance: Innovation Driving the Future

The forum focused on the deep integration of financial technology and artificial intelligence, exploring the transformation and opportunities within the financial sector amidst a new wave of technological advancements. Core topics included:

• Trends in the Development of the Hong Kong Financial Market
• The Integration of AI Trends and Traditional Finance
• Hong Kong Finance in the AI Era
• Global Financial Landscape and Changes in the APAC Financial Market

The forum aimed to promote innovation in financial technology, enhance the Asia-Pacific region’s competitiveness in the financial market, and create a high-level platform for industry professionals to share experiences and explore cooperation.

Prominent Guests Discuss the Future of Finance

The forum invited a number of distinguished guests in the industry, including:

• Prof. David K Ho: Chairman, Global Corporate Scale Management Association
• Dr. Tang Sing Hing: Chairman, Association of Stock Analysts
• Mr. Kwok Sze Chi: Director, Hong Kong Securities Professionals Association
• Mr. Kenny Kit: Renowned Hong Kong Financial Commentator
• Mr. Lam Ka Kei: Director, Meta Securities
• Mr. Qin Liangliang: Director, Fund Services Business Development, CLSA Asia
• Mr. Leo Wong Ka Chun: CEO, Koala Securities
• Prof. Lau, Francis Chi Moon: Honorary Professor, Department of Computer Science, University of Hong Kong

The panel discussions delved into topics such as how AI is disrupting traditional financial models, enhancing capital market efficiency through financial technology, and capitalizing on global economic transformation opportunities in the Asia-Pacific region. The exchange of ideas sparked thought-provoking insights.

Raymond Wong, Market Development Director of OAM Global, remarked, “This forum has elevated the conversation about the future of artificial intelligence and the financial market. We look forward to collaborating with more industry leaders on platforms like this to unlock the unlimited potential of finance.”

“Embarking on Prosperity Journey Together” Partnership Convention: Forging Cooperations for the Future

Following the forum, OAM Global hosted the “Embarking on Prosperity Journey Together” Partnership Convention at 4 PM, co-organized by Grand Koala SPC. Three key MOUs were signed during this event between leading companies:

1. OAM Global & Smart City Development Holdings (HKEX: 8268)

• Combining OAM Global’s expertise in AI algorithmic trading with Smart City Development’s resources in smart city infrastructure, the partnership aims to advance AI-powered computational labs and AI assistants to accelerate the digitization and intelligent transformation of urban infrastructure.

2. OAM Global & Grand Koala SPC

• Collaborating to establish a scalable and efficient investment ecosystem, the two entities aim to achieve sustainable asset growth through innovative financial products and enhanced investor participation, further strengthening the international competitiveness of the Asia-Pacific capital markets.

3. Grand Koala SPC & Koala Financial Group (HKEX: 8226)

• By integrating fund management and securities trading services, the partnership seeks to build a seamless financial ecosystem that enhances asset management efficiency, ensures compliance, and safeguards investor funds, providing robust and efficient services to capital market participants.

Looking Ahead: Creating a New Era of Intelligent Finance

The success of the 1st APAC Intelligent Finance Forum marked an unprecedented integration of AI and fintech in the Asia-Pacific region, opening new opportunities for multilateral cooperation. The event organizers plan to transform this forum into an annual flagship event, further promoting fintech innovation across the Asia-Pacific and expanding its influence to more countries and regions globally, injecting fresh momentum into international capital markets.

Prof. David K Ho, Chairman of the Global Corporate Scale Management Association, commented, “The future financial market will not be defined by competition alone but by the comprehensive integration of technology, services, and resources. We look forward to working together with industry peers to create a new era of intelligent finance.”

The forum’s conclusion represents a milestone in the industry’s evolution, and the journey of intelligent finance has only just begun.
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BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 17 January 2025 – The Functional Foods for Wellness Summit BKK 2025 concluded successfully in Bangkok, Thailand, on January 16th. The summit received strong support from international organizations such as the International Probiotics Association (IPA), the Health Food Supplement Association (HFSA), the Malaysia Dietary Supplement Association (MADSA), the Japan Health Business Media, the Turkish Food Safety Association, and the Expert Nutraceutical Advocacy Council (ENAC®). Over a hundred and fifty experts, industry association representatives, and corporate executives engaged in the health food industry from countries and regions including China, Thailand, Japan, Canada, South Korea, Australia, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, India, and Turkey actively participated in this international industry event.

More than twenty experts and scholars from organizations such as the International Probiotics Association, Health Food Supplement Association, Morinaga, BYHEALTH, Bart, Kaneka Ubiquinol™, Synbio Tech, Biotropics, Kyowa Hakko Bio, Mengniu Dairy and others provided in-depth insights on topics of industry-wide interest, including health food regulatory policies, product innovation and research and development, and market development trends. Keynote speeches on popular topics such as “HMOs: Supporting Through Every Life Stage” also sparked enthusiastic discussions among attendees.

Dr. Eri Nakazaki, Manager of Research and Business Development at Kirin Holdings Company, Limited/Kyowa Hakko Bio, presented groundbreaking research on Human Milk Oligosaccharides (HMOs) with a focus on their health benefits on the Asian population at FFWS 2025. She remarked, “We look forward to continuing to contribute to the development of nutritional science and provide products that support the health of as many people as possible.”

To recognize outstanding achievements in the field of functional food, the organizing committee presented 21 trophies and certificates to 11 companies during the awards ceremony on the first evening of the summit.

Annual Healthy Aging Ingredient Award-Kaneka Ubiquinol™ -Kaneka Corporation

Kaneka Ubiquinol™ is supported by 100+ studies, 80+ patents and 45 years of research and is scientifically proven to support mitochondrial function, cardiovascular health and the maintenance of healthy cardiovascular function, supporting blood vessel health and healthy LDL cholesterol, cognition, menopause, male and female fertility, energy production for healthy aging and optimal wellbeing.

Annual Product Form Innovation Award-BYHEALTH RELAX & SLEEP DIETARY SUPPLEMENT-BYHEALTH

Annual Technological Innovation Pioneer Award-BYHEALTH WOMEN’S CARE & LIVER CLEANSE -BYHEALTH

Annual Joint Care Product Excellence Award-Highflex Glucosamine Chondroitin Sulfate Collagen Peptide Tablet –BYHEALTH

Annual Joint Health Product Innovation Award Highflex Glucosamine Chondroitin Sulfate Calcium Tablet-BYHEALTH

Annual Ingredient for Weight Management Award-Bifidobacterium breve B-3-Morinaga

Annual Ingredient for Immune Function Award -LAC-Shield™ (heat-killed Lacticaseibacillus paracasei MCC1849-Morinaga

Annual Women’s Health Product Award ->Your< UTI Free Orosticks-PharmaLinea

Annual Bone and Joint Health Product Award->Your< Back Pain Capsules-PharmaLinea

Annual Bone and Joint Health Product Award->Your< Arthro Ease Capsules-PharmaLinea

Annual Vision & Eye Health Ingredient Award-Lute-gen®-Bio-gen Extracts

Annual Ingredient for Women’s Health Award-Nu-Femme®-biotropics

Annual Ingredient for Cardiovascular Health Award-BBR4401®-ILDONG Bioscience

Annual Sugar Control Dairy New Product Award-Mengniu Yourui AnTangDun Formula Milk Powder-Mengniu

Annual Middle-aged and Senior Mobility Nutrition Product Award-Mengniu Yourui Guli Golden Formula Milk Powder-Mengniu

Annual Innovation in Childhood Nutrition Award-Mengniu One Metre Eighty-Eight Children Growth Formula Milk Powder-Mengniu

Annual Weight Management Product Excellence Award-Mengniu Slimline White Kidney Bean Extract Probiotic Skim Milk Powder-Mengniu

Annual Youth Brain Nutrition Product Excellence Award-Mengniu Huicongming Native DHA Student Milk Powder-Mengniu

Annual Oral Beauty Product Award-Cenovis Collagen Vitamin Jelly-Opella Healthcare

Annual Gut Health Product Award-Enterogermina Gut Defense-Opella Healthcare

Annual Gut Health Ingredient Award-LychOtics™-Sirio Pharma

After the eveht, representatives from companies and associations such as Bart, the Turkish Food Safety Association, the International Probiotics Association, and Biotropics Malaysia all expressed their honor to be invited to this event. They also thanked the organizers for their hard work in providing a diverse and professional communication platform for participants from various fields of the industry. The guests’ sharing was both theoretically profound and rich in practical experience, bringing a lot of inspiration to the attendees. At the same time, they called on more companies and associations to participate in the next event.

The organizer, Lampten Information and Consulting, stated that they will confirm and announce the date and venue for the 2026 Functional Foods for Wellness Summit later this year.

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