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The 1st International Cerebro-cardiovascular Medical Innovation Summit (ICMIS) a great success
Experts from Various Fields Gather to Discuss Cutting-Edge Medical Topics “Innovation+ Finance” Boosts Development of Medical Startups in Hong Kong
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 16 December 2024 – The Hong Kong Center for Cerebro-cardiovascular Health Engineering (COCHE) and College of Engineering, City University of Hong Kong proudly hosted the inaugural International Cerebro-cardiovascular Medical Innovation Summit (ICMIS) on December 12th. This flagship event brought together leading experts from industry, university, and research sectors to foster cross-disciplinary integration and collaboration among experts, to explore the path of innovation in the healthcare industry. During the summit, COCHE signed an MoU with Shanghai Innovation Bank to establish a partnership focused on fostering medical innovation.
Bringing Together Leaders from Industry, University and Research
The inaugural International Cerebro-Cardiovascular Medical Innovation Summit was held at City University of Hong Kong, featuring prominent representatives from industry, university, and research sectors in the medical field from both Mainland and Hong Kong to explore and drive forward the frontiers of medical innovation. At the opening ceremony, Ms. Gracie NG, Chief of Staff and Acting Chief Corporate Development Officer, HKSTP, Prof. Johnny Chung Yin HO, Associate Vice-President (Enterprise), and Prof. LU Jian, Dean, College of Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, delivered speeches. Ms. Gracie NG said: “The collaboration between COCHE and Shanghai Innovation Bank is of great significance to the bank’s business, greatly filling the industry gap in the cooperation between finance and the innovation technology sector. The importance of financial support for the success of startups is also fully reflected in this collaboration. The ‘innovation + finance’ cooperation model will promote the development of the Hong Kong technology innovation ecosystem.”
Prof. Johnny Chung Yin HO points: “City University of Hong Kong is the first local university in Hong Kong to promote the concept of ‘One Health’, in which we established the Institute of Digital Medicine in April of this year. The institute is dedicated to leveraging the university’s research strengths in engineering, life sciences, artificial intelligence, and data science to provide innovative digital healthcare solutions. CityU will continue to cultivate more innovation and technology talent through the HK Tech 300 Program and the CityUHK Academy of Innovation, transforming the university’s research outcomes into practical applications. Additionally, it will collaborate with the College of Engineering and COCHE to promote innovation and advancements in the healthcare sector. ”
Prof. LU Jian welcomed the guests on behalf of the summit’s co-organizers, in which he mentioned: “The field of engineering plays a crucial role in connecting technological theory with real-world product applications. I am pleased that this summit provides a platform for experts and scholars from various fields to converge, communicate, and collaborate. The summit aims to promote interdisciplinary collaboration, transforming innovative ideas into practical solutions, and dedicate the contribution to the advancement of healthcare outcomes. ”
Collaboration with Shanghai Innovation Bank to nurture medical innovation
During the opening ceremony, COCHE signed an MoU with Shanghai Innovation Bank, establishing a partnership in fostering the “New Quality Productive Forces” through the “innovation + finance” model.
The MoU outlines a collaborative framework whereby COCHE will serve as a platform to facilitate the integration of technology innovation resources, including the business matching of relevant startups. This partnership seeks to establish a new win-win cooperation model for innovative enterprise incubation, merging science and technology with finance. Shanghai Innovation Bank will offer tailored debt financing, eco-system connections and various business empowerment initiatives for emerging medical technology startups and support their globalization strategies through collaborative efforts.
Prof. Kannie WY CHAN, Centre Director of COCHE, commented: “Funding has always been a significant challenge for the translation of technical solutions into clinical use in Hong Kong. This collaboration provides a much-needed boost to our medical research efforts. By leveraging the ‘innovation + finance’ model, we can enhance the transformation of research outcomes, generate greater economic benefits, and advance the development of medical new quality productivity forces.”
Explore Pathways Towards Forward-Thinking Medical Innovation
The summit featured two main sessions: “Digital Medical Innovations in Community” and “Ecosystem for Medical Innovations” where experts shared insights and engaged in discussions on a range of topics. Prof. LU Xiongwen, Dean of School of Management at Fudan University, delivered a plenary speech titled “Overview of Empowering Healthcare Enterprises through Management in China and Globally”, where he mentioned: “The development of the health industry has enormous demand, and the entire sector is poised for significant growth. Whether in the field of cardiovascular health or the broader health industry, management empowerment is essential. From scientific and technical personnel to product development, and then to industrialization and marketization, the entire process requires management intervention to enable innovation and technological development through effective management. ”
Prof. Bryan YAN, Head of Division of Cardiology (Academic Affairs) at the Faculty of Medicine of The Chinese University of Hong Kong, delivered a keynote speech on “Stroke Prevention with Innovation”. Prof. Bryan YAN highlights innovative strategies, like AI modelling and ECG monitoring for early detection and intervention, that can lead to stroke prevention being greatly enhanced. ” By establishing health monitoring systems and raising awareness of risk factors, the goal is to identify individuals at risk of stroke as soon as possible. Integrating these technological solutions can significantly improve prevention efforts, leading to better health outcomes and a lower incidence of strokes.” Prof. Bryan YAN said.
In addition to serving as a platform for medical and university exchanges, the summit also arranged pitching sessions for different start-up incubated by COCHE to showcase their innovative medical technologies. Among them, Pyrocks Ultrasonics Company mainly produces an AI-Powered Ultrasound Patch for CVD Risk Assessment. This innovation can revolutionize the way people face and manage CVD by screening groups with varying levels of CVD risk, providing timely protection against CVD-related deaths.
The inaugural International Cerebro-cardiovascular Medical Innovation Summit (ICMIS) successfully brought together experts, scholars, and industry representatives from various fields to discuss cutting-edge medical topics and promote multi-party collaboration. The summit organizer, COCHE, has taken the lead in the path of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular medical innovation, establishing a partnership with the Board of Directors of Yan Chai Hospital in Hong Kong. Through COCHE’s innovative medical technologies and products, health screening activities have been conducted in multiple communities across Hong Kong, enabling residents to become aware of potential health risks in a timely manner. COCHE believes that the future of the healthcare sector relies on interdisciplinary collaboration, and the successful execution of this summit is expected to contribute valuable insights and support for the development of cardiovascular health medicine.
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The 1st International Cerebro-cardiovascular Medical Innovation Summit (ICMIS)
The International Cerebro-cardiovascular Medical Innovation Summit, a premier gathering of university, clinical, regulatory, industrial, financial, and other diverse fields, featuring leading experts from international realms. This summit aims to serve as a platform for exchange and sharing, fostering dialogue and collaborations among experts across various domains, to explore the path of innovation in the healthcare industry and drive forward the frontiers of medical innovation.
Website:
https://www.icmis2024.com
Hong Kong Center for Cerebro-cardiovascular Health Engineering (COCHE)
In collaboration with the University of Oxford and the Karolinska Institutet, Hong Kong Center for Cerebro-cardiovascular Health Engineering (COCHE) was established under City University of Hong Kong in 2020. The COCHE, supported financially by Innovation and Technology Commission (ITC), was admitted to Inno-Health cluster of InnoHK Programme which is a major R&D initiative of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government. We are developing flexible sensing, biomedical and molecular imaging, nano-biosensing, and AI in health with the focus on innovative wearables that collect key vital signs, including but not limited to continuous blood pressure and electrocardiogram signals on an unobtrusive and real-time basis. The collected data is transmitted for further analysis and integration with other biomarkers, paving the way for the early detection and diagnosis of possible acute cerebro-cardiovascular diseases.
Website:
https://www.hkcoche.org/
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SL Aesthetic Group Marks 22 Years of Innovation and Regional Expansion in Singapore and Southeast Asia
Founded in Singapore in 2003, the Group has grown to encompass five specialised brands operating more than twenty outlets across Singapore and the region.
- SL Aesthetic Clinic offers doctor-led skin, face and body treatments, and is one of Singapore’s longest-running medical aesthetics clinic.
- SkinLab The Medical Spa, a dermatology-focused medical spa, specialises in medical-grade facials and skincare products for sensitive skin.
- TrichoLab, a dedicated hair and scalp health brand specialising in medical hair loss solutions.
- PROLOGUE brings together Prologue The Lifestyle Medical Clinic and Prologue Centre for Women’s Wellness as a unified lifestyle and preventive medicine brand, addressing chronic health concerns and promoting women’s wellness across life stages.
- Euphie (Malaysia) is the Group’s Malaysia-based extension comprising Euphie Skin Solutions and Euphie Clinic, delivering medically supervised aesthetic care.
The Group has served more than 100,000 patients, with care provided by a team of 12 doctors and more than 100 trained specialists.
Over the past two decades, the concept of beauty and wellness has broadened into a more holistic approach to personal care—one that goes beyond aesthetics to support overall wellbeing. People are placing greater emphasis on long-term health, from their mental health and nutrition to their physical appearance. This shift has driven growing demand for preventive, medically supervised services that integrate aesthetics with broader health concerns.
In response to these changing needs, SL Aesthetic Group has expanded its medical services beyond skin and hair treatments, introducing more than 40 new offerings across its five specialised brand portfolios, including women’s health services.
Dr Kelvin Chua, Founder and Senior Medical Director of SL Aesthetic Group, said: “Reaching 22 years reflects the continuity of care we have built over time. As patient expectations change, our focus remains on delivering medically supervised services that support long-term health and well-being.”
As part of this expansion, the Group launched Prologue The Lifestyle Medical Clinic and Prologue Centre for Women’s Wellness in 2025. Prologue The Lifestyle Medical Clinic focuses on preventive care for chronic conditions, supported by artificial intelligence–enabled health screenings for early detection of conditions such as dementia and cancer. Meanwhile, Prologue Centre for Women’s Wellness addresses women’s health needs across different life stages, including perimenopause, menopause, and postpartum recovery.
Within Singapore, the group strengthened its physical presence with the opening of its tenth SL Aesthetic Clinic and SkinLab The Medical Spa outlet at iMall in Marine Parade, as a response to strong and sustained demand from patients in the eastern region.
Regionally, SL Aesthetic Group marked a milestone as its Malaysia-based brand, Euphie — comprising Euphie Skin Solutions and Euphie Clinic — celebrated its first anniversary. Building on this foundation, the Group plans to open an additional outlet in Malaysia, extending its medically supervised services to a wider patient base.
Looking ahead, SL Aesthetic Group plans to continue expanding its clinical footprint while maintaining regulatory compliance, clinical standards, and patient safety.
For more information, visit: https://slaestheticgroup.com/
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About SL Aesthetic Group
SL Aesthetic Group is one of Singapore’s longest-established medical aesthetic groups, with a presence in Singapore and Malaysia. The Group houses a diverse portfolio of brands, including SL Aesthetic Clinic, SkinLab The Medical Spa, TrichoLab, PROLOGUE, and Euphie (Malaysia).
Founded in the 2000s, SL Aesthetic Group specialises in skin and hair health, women’s wellness, and holistic medicine. Across its clinics and outlets, the Group offers a comprehensive range of FDA-approved aesthetic and medical treatments, all supervised by trained and certified healthcare professionals holding Certificates of Competency (COC) recognised by the Singapore Medical Council’s Aesthetic Practice Oversight Committee (APOC).
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Aon Appoints Kulshaan Singh as Enterprise Client Leader, Asia Pacific based in Singapore
Based in Singapore, Singh will leverage his extensive experience across some of Asia’s most dynamic markets to deliver innovative approaches to Risk Capital and Human Capital for Aon’s enterprise and large multinational clients in Asia. Reporting to Craig Torgius, chief client officer and head of enterprise clients, Asia Pacific, Singh will focus on building strategic partnerships and unlocking new opportunities supporting clients to achieve their growth ambitions.
“Kulshaan brings a rare blend of strategic acumen with strong execution ability, global insight and local expertise to our Asia Pacific team,” said Torgius. “His ability to lead transformation, foster collaboration and deliver results across diverse industries will be invaluable in helping clients navigate an increasingly complex risk landscape.”
With over two decades of experience in consulting and executive leadership, Singh held prominent roles including managing director for talent solutions for southeast Asia at Aon, CEO Mercer Singapore and chief people officer at Charoen Pokphand Group. Most recently, as the global group chief people officer at Thai Union Group, he spearheaded large-scale transformation initiatives including organisation design, succession and leadership alignment.
Reflecting on his new role, Singh said, “I feel privileged and excited to be back at Aon and look forward to working closely with Aon’s global and local teams to deliver solutions that help clients navigate complexity and interconnected challenges.”
Read more about Aon’s capabilities in Asia Pacific here.
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Zero-Emission Technology Underpins the Future of Urban Living
As an economy reaches a new stage of development, the central question is no longer how fast it can grow, but how well it can sustain that growth over time. The development trajectories of many countries show that crossing an income threshold often brings complex structural pressures: Mounting strain on urban infrastructure, environmental degradation, and higher expectations for quality of life.
In this context, traditional growth models, those that prioritize short-term economic returns, begin to reveal their limitations. What emerges instead is a clear demand for development paradigms in which economic performance, environmental resilience, and social value are conceived together from the outset, rather than treated as sequential or secondary considerations.
For Vietnam, this transition is particularly significant as global capital flows increasingly favor ESG-aligned markets, and urban residents shift from a focus on asset ownership to a more holistic pursuit of living quality and long-term wellbeing. Real estate, therefore, is no longer simply a supply-and-demand equation, but a foundational platform for shaping lifestyles, communities, and sustainable urban ecosystems.
It is precisely within this structural shift that Vinhomes Green Paradise is positioned as a forward-looking benchmark, reflecting the long-term vision of Vinhomes to develop real estate on an “ESG++ from the ground up” foundation, where sustainability is not an added feature, but the core architecture that underpins enduring economic and social value.
Geography as Destiny: A Living Natural Heritage
Many believe that Vinhomes Green Paradise is a “new wonder” of modern society, bringing together a rare convergence of forward-looking planning, contemporary living standards, and visionary development. Yet beyond its scale or sophistication, its very location is a wonder in itself. It is a place where human intelligence and capability are applied not to dominate nature, but to collaborate with it, leveraging an irreplaceable “forest-backed, sea-facing” setting that cannot be replicated, while preserving, restoring, and ultimately giving back to the natural environment.
Among more than 90 submissions from across the globe, New7Wonders selected Vinhomes Green Paradise as the first project worldwide to receive the “Official Participant” certification in the global “7 Wonders of Future Cities” campaign.
“This is a truly exceptional project,” said Jean-Paul de la Fuente, Director of New7Wonders and Chairman of the global campaign. “Vinhomes Green Paradise is a ‘precious jewel’, a place that is exceptional for living, working, and enjoying life. The project symbolizes the kind of cities that dare to dream, dare to pave new paths, and dare to break boundaries to realize a future where nature, community, and growth coexist in harmony.”
According to him, this spirit is exactly what the world is seeking in the cities of tomorrow.
After personally visiting the site in Can Gio, Jean-Paul de la Fuente identified the project’s geography as its most irreplaceable asset. Spanning 2,870 hectares, Vinhomes Green Paradise is uniquely positioned between two globally significant ecosystems. To the front lies the vast Pacific Ocean, with 121 kilometers of coastline. Behind it stretches the 75,000-hectare Can Gio Mangrove Biosphere Reserve, recognized by UNESCO.
At the heart of the megacity sits an 800-hectare saltwater lagoon, the largest of its kind in the world, functioning as a natural ecological regulator, a “green heart” sustaining biodiversity, climate balance, and urban vitality.
Unlike many coastal developments around the world, nature here is not reduced to a backdrop. It is treated as a living heritage, actively preserved and regenerated through dedicated mangrove restoration funds that protect not only the project, but also the ecological shield of Ho Chi Minh City.
While many global developments aim to comply with ESG standards, Vinhomes Green Paradise goes further, introducing an ESG++ model built on five pillars: Environment, Social, Governance, Regeneration, and Adaptation.
This approach reflects a paradigm shift in urban development. Cities of the future must not merely “do less harm”. They must actively give back to nature and society.
Jean-Paul emphasized the importance of this vision: “Future sustainable cities must not ‘take’ from nature, they must ‘give back,’ helping restore and nurture the planet.”
This regenerative mindset is embedded from the earliest stages of construction. Advanced K-DPM technology transforms dredged soft mud into durable construction material, completely eliminating waste discharge into the environment, a breakthrough in large-scale coastal development.
Technology as the City’s Invisible Infrastructure
If nature is the soul of Vinhomes Green Paradise, technology is its invisible nervous system. The entire megacity is designed to operate on 100% clean energy, sourced from offshore wind turbines located 20 kilometers from shore and large-scale solar systems. Transportation within the city and connections to central Ho Chi Minh City are oriented toward zero emissions, supported by electric mobility and high-speed rail.
IoT, AI, and Big Data platforms operate continuously to monitor environmental quality, optimize energy use, and provide early warnings for climate-related risks, ensuring resilience in an era of increasing uncertainty.
One of the core criteria of the “7 Wonders of Future Cities” campaign is placing people at the heart of urban design. At Vinhomes Green Paradise, this principle is elevated further: Residents are not passive beneficiaries, but active co-creatorsof the city.
The megacity features globally scaled cultural and lifestyle landmarks, including a 122-hectare entertainment complex, the 7-hectare Blue Waves Theatre with 5,000 seats, an outdoor performance plaza for 60,000 people, two 18-hole championship golf courses designed by Tiger Woods and Robert Trent Jones, a 108-story tower among the world’s top 10 tallest, and the Cosmo Bay night-time economy hub.
Healthcare, education, and lifelong wellbeing are equally prioritized, with Vinmec healthcare partnering with Cleveland Clinic (USA), Vinschool and Brighton College (UK) in education, and Vin New Horizon redefining senior living. Together, they form an ecosystem where human potential is continuously nurtured.
Residents also play a direct role in environmental stewardship, participating in biodiversity monitoring, mangrove planting, waste sorting, and adopting electric mobility, becoming true “ecological ambassadors” of Can Gio.
The Wonders of the Future Are Being Built Today
For Jean-Paul de la Fuente, Vinhomes Green Paradise represents far more than an urban project.
“The project is positioned as a powerful symbol of Vietnam’s national aspirations and its determination to assert its place on the global stage. What was seen on site is only a small part of a much larger vision,” he said.
Reflecting on the impact of previous New7Wonders campaigns, he noted: “The previous two campaigns, ‘New7Wonders of the World’ and ‘New7Wonders of Nature’, both generated what researchers call the ‘Wonder Effect,’ significantly boosting the economies and societies of the winning destinations.”
Drawing a parallel with Ha Long Bay, he added that he truly believe Vinhomes Green Paradise can achieve something similar, but on an even larger scale, competing directly with iconic cities around the world.”
As Jean-Paul concluded: “If our previous campaigns celebrated the heritage of the past and the beauty of the present, then the ‘7 Wonders of Future Cities’ campaign celebrates the vision being created for future generations.”
“The wonders of the future are taking shape today through the choices, creativity, and determination of pioneering urban planners and developers.”
In that global narrative, Vinhomes Green Paradise stands as a powerful testament to Vietnam’s ambition: A city where geography itself is a wonder, where growth does not compromise the future, and where nature, technology, and humanity evolve together, creating a legacy not just for Vietnam, but for the world.
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