SINGAPORE – September 27, 2025 – (SeaPRwire) – Academic Labs, the team building the first Universal Database of Knowledge for decentralized autonomous learning, has secured a strategic investment from Evergreen Profits.
The announcement follows the recent listing of Academic Labs’ native token, $AAX, on Biconomy—an inflection point that broadens liquidity and participation while aligning incentives across developers, contributors, and institutional partners.
What is Academic Labs?
Academic Labs is architecting a transparent, interoperable knowledge layer where AI agents can autonomously learn, verify, and teach skills.
By combining gamified learning, DAO-based governance, and data interoperability, the project aims to create a consensus-driven intelligence substrate that is open, verifiable, and portable across ecosystems.
Since launching its MVP in January 2024, Academic Labs has seen rapid adoption—200,000 videos and challenges completed in the first month—alongside notable community and institutional engagement through hackathons and courses at QS Top 50 universities. Its Project Education initiative now supports over 20 ecosystems and reaches more than two million people worldwide.
On the market front, the project recorded over $6M in first-day trading volume on Gate and completed BGA’s light incubation program under Bybit.
Strategic Timing: Post-$AAX Biconomy Listing
The timing of Evergreen Profits’ investment is strategically significant. With $AAX newly listed on Biconomy, Academic Labs gains distribution that can anchor real utility: staking for curation and quality assurance, contributor rewards for challenge creation and validation, and governance participation in how the Universal Knowledge Graph is expanded and audited.
Investor Fit and Complementarity
Evergreen Profits’ thesis-driven approach—built on adapting to cyclical market regimes—complements this next phase by emphasizing operational discipline, risk-aware growth, and standards that support long-term composability. Their portfolio experience across AI, data, and Web3 is expected to inform Academic Labs’ interoperability roadmap and agent-facing APIs.
The investment will be directed toward three priorities.
First, deepening the core protocol: advancing the Universal Knowledge Graph, extending agent APIs, and implementing on-chain verifiable credentials for proof-of-skill.
Second, strengthening governance and incentives: refining DAO mechanisms for reputation, staking, and curation to ensure that knowledge ingestion and validation are transparent, auditable, and resistant to manipulation.
Third, accelerating ecosystem growth: expanding university partnerships, developer programs, and cross-chain integrations so that content supply, challenge design, and agent training data scale in tandem with quality controls.
What distinguishes this partnership is its emphasis on verifiability and portability. In an environment increasingly shaped by agentic AI, the bottleneck is not model capacity but trustworthy, structured knowledge and the signals that govern its use.
By coupling $AAX’s broadened liquidity with Evergreen Profits’ cycle-aware capital and operational guidance, Academic Labs aims to turn raw educational content into an on-chain, consensus-curated knowledge asset that AI agents can query, learn from, and contribute back to—while users retain visibility into provenance and incentives.
About Academic Labs
Academic Labs is building the 1st Universal Database of Knowledge that empowers decentralized autonomous learning for AI agents that assist users in acquiring skills and knowledge, fostering consensus-based intelligence for all of human society. Through gamification, DAOs, and data interoperability, we offer a limitless, transparent, and personalized channel for sharing and learning various skills.
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On September 12, 2025, Chinese designer toy brand HEYONE launched a month-long large-scale themed pop-up event at Bangkok’s iconic commercial and cultural complex, ICONSIAM. The event, themed “Heyday Playland,” covers more than 1,000 square meters, becoming a new landmark for Bangkok’s designer toy culture.
As of press time, the event has already attracted more than 5,000 visitors for on-site viewing and purchases. Multiple Thai mainstream media outlets such as Daily News and Bangkok Post reported live from the event, while well-known celebrities including Pond Ponlawit and ICE PARISS made appearances. With a series of limited new products released successively, the event’s influence has further expanded, making it one of the most influential cultural events in Thailand’s designer toy sector this September.
MIMI Designer Signing Event, Chinese-Style Series Reaches Record Popularity
Founded in 2022, HEYONE focuses on creating trendy culture and sharing pure playfulness. The brand has developed an IP portfolio represented by “OZAl” “MIMI,” and “R3NA,” which has been well-received by designer toy enthusiasts at home and abroad, becoming one of the most closely followed original Chinese toy labels. At this event, HEYONE launched new editions of representative IPs including “OZAl– The Silent Tragicomedy” and “MIMI – Full Moon Moment,” which were warmly welcomed by fans. The much-anticipated overseas-exclusive blind box series “MIMI – Jiuzhou Odyssey” was also launched on September 13. With MIMI traveling across China as its theme, the series ingeniously incorporates classical Chinese aesthetic elements such as oil-paper umbrellas, lanterns, and scrolls. The storyline includes representative locations such as Sichuan and Chang’an, showcasing the natural and cultural essence of traditional China. The products sold out immediately upon release.
Since its creation, MIMI has released more than ten series. With its outstanding Chinese-inspired designs and profound cultural foundation, it has been widely loved by designer toy enthusiasts. Series such as “MIMI – WuShi Xiao YaoGuai” and “MIMI – The Poem of Nature” went viral, leading to MIMI being hailed as the “No.1 Chinese-style IP” in the designer toy world.
This event marked the first offline release of the “MIMI – Jiuzhou Odyssey” series. At the launch ceremony, designer HUHU held a signing session for fans, posed for photos, interacted warmly, and carefully listened to their impressions and suggestions about the new release. HUHU said: “Chinese aesthetics are the soul of MIMI. This overseas-exclusive collection is designed to make MIMI a cultural link, allowing global fans to appreciate the landscapes of China and experience the profound charm and unique beauty of traditional Chinese culture.” One fan, after the interaction, could not hide her joy, saying: “It is such an honor to meet HUHU. I have always been fascinated by traditional Chinese culture, and MIMI perfectly captures the essence of Chinese aesthetics. The ‘Jiuzhou Odyssey’ series is compelling from its design to its story, and it makes me look forward even more to Chinese-style designer toys.”
Viral Success in Thailand, HEYONE Uses Designer Toys to Spread Chinese Culture
Since the second half of this year, HEYONE has actively participated in major international exhibitions in South Korea, Indonesia, and Singapore, and launched pop-up events in various global markets. This collaboration with Bangkok’s well-known commercial center ICONSIAM marks the first stop of the global “Heyday Playland” pop-up tour. HEYONE has long cultivated the Thai market, having exhibited at the Thailand Toy Expo (TTE) for three consecutive years. At this year’s expo, HEYONE presented the MIMI series new product “Ice Age Baby Elephant,” which sparked heated discussions. This Thailand-themed limited edition incorporated the auspicious symbolism of elephants in Thai culture with traditional Chinese design, blending Thai patterns with glacial motifs. While preserving MIMI’s Chinese aesthetic, it cleverly infused local cultural elements, and was enthusiastically welcomed by Thai consumers.
Driven by the wave of globalization, designer toys have become a new force for spreading Chinese culture abroad, standing out in overseas markets with unique charm. Represented by MIMI, HEYONE’s original IPs have become cultural phenomena thanks to their deep cultural content and emotional resonance. The success of the “Heyday Playland” pop-up in Bangkok shows that Chinese traditional culture, carried through designer toys, is gaining popularity worldwide. For HEYONE, the mission has gone beyond simply “selling products” to taking on the role of “spreading culture.”
Looking ahead, designer toys are expected to become a new “language” for dialogue between China and the world, vividly telling Chinese stories, promoting culture, and fostering multicultural exchange. As a leading brand in the designer toy industry, HEYONE has already made its mark internationally. Moving forward, it will continue to play a leading role, injecting strong momentum into the global expansion of Chinese designer toy culture and helping Chinese culture shine on the world stage.
HEYONE Official Website: https://heyoneglobal.com/
On September 17, another Wuliangye Grand Restaurant officially opened in Singapore, the "Garden City." Following its establishments in Tokyo and Hong Kong, Wuliangye continues to showcase Eastern flavors to global diners through its "cuisine + fine Baijiu" model. At the opening ceremony, Xiao Hao, a director of Wuliangye Group (Co., Ltd.), delivered a speech on behalf of Chairman Zeng Congqin. He participated in the ribbon-cutting alongside Jia Guangqing, Chairman of the China Baijiu Mingpin Group, and Ni Kun, head of the Singapore project, witnessing the official unveiling of Wuliangye Grand Restaurant in Singapore.
Located in Bugis, Singapore's culinary hub, Wuliangye Dining focuses on Cantonese and fusion cuisine. Upholding the philosophy of "high-quality dishes, an elegant environment, and attentive service," it cleverly combines the fresh, tender, and crisp flavors of Cantonese cuisine with the rich aroma of Wuliangye's fine baijiu. This creates an exceptional taste experience for global diners, allowing them to immerse themselves in the aesthetics of Chinese living amid a vibrant atmosphere. Xiao Hao expressed that the cultural ties between China and Singapore are profound, with longstanding friendships. Six hundred and twenty years ago, Zheng He’s treasure ships brought fine baijiu to Singapore, integrating Chinese flavors into its diverse culinary landscape. Today, Wuliangye travels over 5,000 kilometers across mountains and seas, bringing its 700-year-old traditional brewing techniques to the Lion City, merging the rich aromas of Chinese baijiu with the freshness of Southeast Asian cuisine. This harmony reflects the beauty of Chinese culture, resonating with Singapore’s open and inclusive diversity. Coinciding with the 35th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and Singapore, he hopes to use Wuliangye Dining Singapore as a hub to build a friendship bridge for mutual understanding and win-win cooperation, conveying a cultural resonance that transcends time and space.
The opening ceremony also officially launched the Singapore leg of "Wuliangye's Harmony Global Tour." That evening, at the popular bar Binary, the "Lion City Sunset: Tipsy Moments" tasting event for Wuliangye commenced with enthusiasm. Guests raised their glasses in a joyful and warm atmosphere, savoring the rich aroma of Wuliangye’s fine baijiu. Among the highlights was the debut of the 29° Wuliangye “Crush On,” which received high praise for its smooth yet bold flavor. As the sunset hues blended with baijiu aromas, laughter and clinking glasses filled the air, adding warmth to the Lion City night and deepening the emotional connection between Wuliangye and its consumers.
From the first city along the Yangtze River to the Strait of Malacca, the Singapore leg of "Wuliangye’s Harmony Global Tour" continues to write an exciting chapter in the globalization of Chinese baijiu, using harmony as its vehicle. In the future, Wuliangye aims to integrate more openly into the global market, actively taking on the role of a cultural ambassador for Chinese baijiu and a connector of global baijiu cultures. It seeks to express China’s excellent traditional culture in innovative ways, using a more youthful, fashionable, and international language to convey the value concept of "In harmony and symbiosis, we share beauty together" to the world.
interCAD solves interoperability challenges by enabling accurate PCB design data conversion across major EDA tools
Seoul, South Korea – September 19, 2025 – (SeaPRwire) – Interxsoft, a specialized provider of Electronic Design Automation (EDA) solutions, announced today that it will introduce its next-generation interCAD PCB Translator at PCB West 2025 in Santa Clara, California (Booth #309). The new solution focuses on addressing one of the PCB industry’s most critical issues – interoperability among heterogeneous ECAD environments.
Since its initial release in 2008, interCAD has evolved into a comprehensive ECAD platform supporting schematic, PCB layout, Gerber, and ODB++ data. At PCB West 2025, Interxsoft will spotlight the enhanced PCB Translator, designed to provide accurate and reliable conversion of design data across leading EDA tools, including OrCAD, Altium, Cadence Allegro, Siemens Xpedition, PADS, and Zuken.
The Translator minimizes errors and inefficiencies that arise when exchanging design data between different tools, ensuring data consistency and integrity. In addition, interCAD offers advanced comparison functionalities – such as PCB-to-PCB, PCB-to-Gerber, and schematic-to-schematic analysis – along with secure collaboration capabilities through its proprietary IXD format.
“ECAD interoperability has long limited efficiency in the PCB industry,” said Seungjae Koh, CEO of Interxsoft. “With interCAD’s PCB Translator, engineers can reliably exchange design data across multiple platforms, accelerate collaboration, and enhance product development outcomes. We are thrilled to showcase this innovation at PCB West 2025.”
About Interxsoft
Founded in 2008, Interxsoft is a South Korea-based specialized provider of Electronic Design Automation (EDA) solutions. Its flagship product, interCAD, delivers comprehensive capabilities for ECAD data viewing, translation, comparison, and secure distribution. Interxsoft supports global customers across industries including electronics, semiconductors, automotive, and aerospace.
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Website: https://www.intercad.com
In a financial landscape where traditional analysis tools overwhelm investors with raw data while delivering inconsistent insights, BestStock.ai unveils its revolutionary AI Agent. This autonomous platform transforms investment decision-making by automating financial data processing, real-time market analysis, and predictive modeling designed to democratize institutional-level research and deliver measurable portfolio performance improvements.
Founded in 2025 by seasoned financial analysts and AI experts, BestStock.ai represents a breakthrough in autonomous financial intelligence. The intelligent system continuously monitors market conditions, processes earnings data, and generates actionable insights while users focus on strategic decision-making. By tracking price movements, fundamental changes, and institutional trading patterns in real-time, the AI Agent ensures analysis stays current, auto-updating portfolios and strategies to maintain competitive advantage.
"BestStock.ai's AI Agent is more than a tool—it's an autonomous financial analyst that works 24/7 to uncover market opportunities," says Ben Liao, Founder and CEO. "Built from our deep expertise in quantitative finance and AI, it automates complex analytical strategies to make elite-level investment research accessible to everyone. We're starting with comprehensive US market coverage and plan to expand globally, enabling investors to dominate every corner of the financial markets."
The platform addresses the growing complexity of modern financial markets where manual analysis falls short. Key features include autonomous portfolio construction using factor models, real-time earnings transcript analysis with sentiment scoring, and comprehensive risk management tools that adapt to changing conditions. The intelligent visualization engine transforms complex financial data into actionable insights through interactive charts, backtesting simulations, and scenario analysis—all powered by continuous AI learning that improves accuracy over time.
Source: BestStock.ai
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A groundbreaking month of music and culture sees sureWin partner with global icons, offering fans exclusive experiences and shaping the future of live entertainment in Asia
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – 2025 – In a rare feat for Asia’s live entertainment industry, sureWin has become the only regional brand this year to partner with both a top K-pop idol and a global pop group within the same month. The company first joined forces with Daesung, one of K-pop’s most celebrated vocalists, before extending its reach to collaborate with the Black Eyed Peas, the iconic American group known for their global chart-topping hits. These back-to-back partnerships highlight sureWin’s growing influence in shaping Asia’s entertainment landscape through high-profile international collaborations.
The back-to-back announcements attracted attention from industry observers who noted the rarity of aligning with two international headliners in such close succession. In an entertainment market where securing one major star often takes months of negotiation, sureWin demonstrated its capability to move decisively, bringing world-class music experiences to audiences while reinforcing its credibility as a trusted brand partner in live events.
Daesung: A Milestone for K-pop Engagement
Daesung, known internationally as a powerful vocalist and charismatic performer, brought a distinctive K-pop presence to the stage. The concert highlighted both his artistry and his ability to connect with fans across cultures. For sureWin, partnering with Daesung meant delivering more than a performance; it was about creating a milestone moment in Asian pop culture.
The collaboration included exclusive elements that allowed fans closer access to the artist, such as carefully structured VIP packages. These experiences were designed to reflect Daesung’s status in the industry while also showcasing sureWin’s ability to support events that balance large-scale appeal with personal impact. By aligning with Daesung, sureWin positioned itself at the heart of the K-pop wave that continues to dominate music markets in Asia and beyond.
The event also reinforced the platform’s focus on inclusivity, attracting diverse audiences from across the region. In a market where K-pop continues to be one of the fastest-growing cultural exports, the partnership with Daesung strengthened sureWin’s reputation as a company that understands both global trends and regional fan expectations.
The Black Eyed Peas: Innovation Meets Global Pop
Shortly after Daesung’s concert, the spotlight shifted to the Black Eyed Peas, a group that has defined mainstream pop and hip-hop fusion for decades. Under the sureWin banner, the Black Eyed Peas delivered an energetic performance that blended their classic anthems with cutting-edge production design. The collaboration introduced a Futuristic Dress Code theme, encouraging fans to participate in a visual spectacle that extended beyond the stage.
The choice of a futuristic concept reflected both the group’s history of innovation and sureWin’s commitment to modern, immersive entertainment. With state-of-the-art lighting, choreography, and sound design, the event highlighted how international acts can integrate seamlessly with local audiences when supported by the right partners. For sureWin, the collaboration proved its ability to handle productions of international scale while maintaining a consistent focus on quality and fan engagement.
Ticketing benefits and exclusive access opportunities further elevated the event, demonstrating that sureWin’s approach extends beyond simple sponsorship. By providing fans with tangible advantages, the brand distinguished itself as an active contributor to the success of the performance. The result was a concert that not only entertained but also set a benchmark for how global acts can be presented in Asia through thoughtful partnership models.
Dual Success in a Competitive Market
In Asia’s entertainment industry, the ability to secure one high-profile partnership often defines a brand’s standing. By delivering both Daesung and the Black Eyed Peas within weeks of each other, sureWin achieved a dual success that few competitors could match. The collaborations served as proof points for the company’s resources, network, and strategic vision.
This accomplishment is particularly notable given the diversity of the artists involved. Daesung represents the pinnacle of K-pop, appealing to a highly engaged regional audience, while the Black Eyed Peas embody international pop culture with a global fan base. Bringing these two distinct acts under the same sponsorship umbrella highlighted sureWin’s versatility and ability to operate across cultural and musical boundaries.
Industry analysis pointed out that such partnerships require both financial commitment and operational expertise. By executing two major events seamlessly, sureWin showed it can deliver at the highest level of professional entertainment management, reinforcing its position as a leading partner for global talent entering the Asian market.
Looking Forward: It’s The Ship 2025
While the Daesung and Black Eyed Peas collaborations marked a defining moment, sureWin has already signaled that this is only the beginning. The company has confirmed its involvement in It’s The Ship 2025, one of the region’s most innovative music festivals staged aboard a luxury cruise.
This upcoming project will allow sureWin to extend its entertainment presence into new formats that combine travel, community, and live performance. Unlike traditional concerts, It’s The Ship represents a multi-day cultural experience where fans live alongside artists in a shared environment. sureWin’s participation demonstrates its intention to be at the forefront of experiential entertainment, ensuring audiences encounter memorable events that blend lifestyle and music in unprecedented ways.
Redefining Entertainment Standards
The combination of Daesung and the Black Eyed Peas in a single month illustrates sureWin’s long-term vision. By simultaneously embracing the intimacy of a K-pop connection and the innovation of a global pop production, the company redefined what entertainment sponsorship can mean in Asia.
Rather than approaching partnerships as transactional, sureWin invests in experiences that reflect the spirit of each artist while also addressing the expectations of their audiences. This strategy creates a framework where every collaboration enhances the brand’s credibility and adds measurable value to the live entertainment industry.
As the region continues to attract world-class performers, sureWin has established itself as a consistent and reliable partner, capable of delivering the scale, creativity, and professionalism that international artists require. The results of this integrated approach are evident in the success of the Daesung and Black Eyed Peas events, both of which left an enduring mark on the entertainment calendar of 2025.
With more projects on the horizon, sureWin is poised to continue shaping the cultural landscape. The brand’s trajectory suggests that audiences across Asia can expect even more world-class collaborations in the years ahead, ensuring that live entertainment continues to thrive with innovation and excellence at its core.
Beijing, China - September 16, 2025 - (SeaPRwire) - Southeast Asia Headlines (东南亚大事件), one of the largest independent Chinese-language news platforms in Southeast Asia, has officially surpassed 300,000 active followers on Telegram, marking a significant milestone in the rise of independent Chinese media serving overseas communities.
A Trusted Platform for Southeast Asia News
Since its inception, Southeast Asia Headlines has focused on delivering accurate and reliable coverage of current events in Cambodia, the Philippines, Myanmar, Thailand, and beyond. With original reporting, in-depth analysis, and verified accounts on Twitter and YouTube, the channel has become a key information hub for Chinese residents in the region.
Coverage and Content
The channel covers a wide range of topics, including:
Political and economic newsshaping expatriates’ daily lives.
Human interest storiesreflecting Chinese community experiences abroad.
In-depth analysisto help followers understand complex developments.
Community initiativesthat strengthen bonds between expatriates and local societies.
Rapid Growth and Widespread Reach
In a short time, the channel has become a preferred news source for Chinese expatriates in Southeast Asia. Its rapid growth is attributed to:
Reliable, fact-checked news coverage.
Direct engagement with audiences through daily interactions.
Expansion across multiple trusted platforms.
Related Platforms
Southeast Asia Headlines also maintains official and verified accounts on:
Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/okdbbot
YouTube: https://youtube.com/@okdbbot
This multi-platform presence further strengthens its credibility and accessibility.
Official Statements
“Our channel was created to be a bridge connecting Chinese expatriates with their communities in Southeast Asia. We don’t just report the news—we share people’s stories and experiences, so that every follower feels part of a cohesive community.”
— Spokesperson for Southeast Asia Headlines
Media Recognition
The platform has gained recognition through:
Coverage by Asia Presswire as part of international media reports.
A dedicated Wikipedia page documenting its activities.
Verified accounts on global social media platforms.
Future Plans
Looking ahead, Southeast Asia Headlines plans to expand its reach by:
Launching weekly newsletterswith top regional news.
Creating short-form video contentfor modern platforms.
Partnering with local Southeast Asian media outlets.
Developing in-depth research contentfor policymakers and scholars.
With over 300,000 followers and growing influence, Southeast Asia Headlines has become not just a news source, but a community hub uniting Chinese expatriates across Southeast Asia.
Social Links
Telegram Channel: https://t.me/okdbbot
Twitter: https://twitter.com/okdbbot
YouTube: https://youtube.com/@okdbbot
Media Contact
Southeast Asia News Channel Management
Email: press@okdbbot.com
Telegram: https://t.me/okdbbot
Seoul Bio Hub and Celltrion Launch Strategic Gateway ‘Global Open Innovation’ to Help U.S. Bio Startups Dominate the Asian Market
Two U.S.-Based Biotech and Medical Device Startups to Be Selected Based on Technology Alignment with Celltrion’s Expertise in Antibodies, Peptides, and Drug Formulation
Seoul, Korea – September 16, 2025 – (SeaPRwire) – Seoul’s bio startup hub ‘Seoul Bio Hub’ and global pharmaceutical leader ‘Celltrion’ have joined forces to launch the ‘2025 Seoul Bio Hub-Celltrion Global Open Innovation (GOI)’ program. This program goes beyond a simple competition, serving as a platform designed to help U.S. startups successfully establish themselves in the Asian market.
This GOI targets U.S.-based bio and medical startups, with companies established within the past 7 years eligible to apply. The recruitment areas encompass all technologies suitable for collaboration with Celltrion, including antibodies, peptides, small molecules, formulations, and cell and gene therapies.
The application deadline is September 30, 2025. The selection process will proceed in the following order:
Primary document evaluation
Technology review
Secondary presentation evaluation.
The two finally selected companies will receive customized follow-up support and gain opportunities to expand into global markets through collaboration with Celltrion, leveraging South Korea’s innovative ecosystem and global capabilities.
A Seoul Bio Hub representative stated, “This program will serve as a bridgehead that goes beyond simple space support, enabling U.S. startups to rapidly grow in the Asian market by leveraging Seoul’s excellent clinical infrastructure and research environment.”
A Celltrion representative announced, “Based on Celltrion’s capabilities and know-how accumulated across the entire pharmaceutical industry process including R&D, production, and sales, we will support promising U.S. startups to successfully enter the Asian market and create synergy with our company.”
South Korea has established itself as a bio hub leading the global market with clear numerical evidence. According to global consulting firm Intralink, South Korea’s biopharmaceutical market is valued at approximately $22 billion, ranking 13th globally.
Additionally, market research firm Grand View Research forecasts that South Korea’s biotechnology market will grow to $81.6 billion (approximately 110 trillion KRW) by 2030, representing an annual average growth rate of 18.3%.
Private investment is also active. From 2020 to 2022, R&D and facility investments recorded an annual average growth rate of 21.6%. This demonstrates that South Korea is not merely a potential market, but a rapidly growing innovation ecosystem.
According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the global clinical trial database, Seoul has consistently maintained a top position among major global cities in the number of new clinical trials over the past decade.
South Korea’s Ministry of Health and Welfare has set ‘Achieving Global 3rd Place in Clinical Trials’ as a policy objective through the ‘3rd Five-Year Plan for the Pharmaceutical and Bio Industry (2023-2027)’. Furthermore, in 2025, it raised a total of over 386.6 billion KRW through the ‘Bio Health Mega Fund’ and is actively supporting innovative companies’ clinical trials and commercialization through the national integrated bio big data construction project and AI, bio health regulatory regulatory sandboxes.
Seoul Bio Hub is a bio startup support organization established by Seoul City in 2017. It provides 251 pieces of shared laboratory equipment and affordable tenant space at 10% of the cost compared to major areas in Seoul. As of May 2025, it has supported 322 startups and attracted a total of 576 billion KRW in follow-up investment, proving its potential for success.
Celltrion is South Korea’s global comprehensive biotechnology company that developed the world’s first antibody biosimilar ‘Remsima’. The company performs the entire process from research and development to approval, production, and sales, supplying high-quality biopharmaceuticals to over 100 countries worldwide. Based on world-class research and production infrastructure, it contributes to expanding global access to pharmaceuticals and continues to support and collaborate with promising startups through active open innovation strategies.
For detailed information regarding program applications and inquiries, please access LinkedIn, search for ‘Seoul Bio Hub’, and check the 「2025 Seoul Bio Hub-Celltrion Global Open Innovation」 recruitment announcement posted on the official company page.
About Seoul Bio Hub
https://www.seoulbiohub.kr/front/user/engmain.do
Establishment Date: October 30, 2017
Operating Entity: Established by Seoul City / Joint operation by KIST and Korea University
Location: 117-3 Hoegi-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea
Purpose: Growth and commercialization support for early-stage bio and healthcare startups under 10 years
Tenant Companies (As of June 2025): Total 126 companies (Digital Health 42 companies (33.3%), Pharmaceuticals 61 companies (48.5%), Medical Devices 23 companies (18.2%))
Infrastructure: Laboratories, office spaces, meeting rooms, conference rooms, research equipment (249 devices, 109 types, approximately $8 million scale)
Research and Human Resource Network (Regional): Approximately 7,000 PhD-level personnel, approximately 120,000 university students, $1.13 billion in research funding, connections with 12 universities and research institutions and 7 hospitals
Major Support Programs:
IR matching and investment linkage
Expert consulting and CEO education
Hospital-linked clinical and data programs
Open innovation with domestic and international pharmaceutical companies
About Celltrion
https://www.celltrion.com/en-us
Establishment Date: February 26, 2002
Location (Headquarters): 23 Academy-ro, Yeonsu-gu, Incheon Metropolitan City, Republic of Korea
Business Areas and Major Products (Services)
Possessing Differentiated Integrated Solutions Across the Entire Biopharmaceutical Business Process
Remsima: World’s first monoclonal antibody biosimilar (TNF-α inhibitor)
Herzuma: Trastuzumab biosimilar for breast and gastric cancer treatment
Truxima (CT-P10): Rituximab biosimilar (lymphoma, rheumatoid arthritis, etc.)
Multiple products including Zymfentra, Yuflyma, Vegzelma, Steqeyma, Avtozma are under global approval and commercialization
No of Employees: Approx. 3,003 (As of June 30, 2025)
Media Contact
Brand: SEOUL BIO HUB
Contact: Lee Yoon Jin
Phone: +82 02-2200-3345
Email: lynj@kist.re.kr
Website: (KOR) https://www.seoulbiohub.kr/front/user/main.do;
(ENG) https://www.seoulbiohub.kr/front/user/engmain.do
Ottawa, Canada – September 16, 2025 – (SeaPRwire) – Trading Central, a pioneer in financial market research and insights, announced the launch of FIBI, AI Assistant, across its suite of research tools: Technical Insight®, TC Options Insight, TC Fundamental Insight®, and TC Market Buzz®.
FIBI (‘Financial Insight Bot Interface’) leverages Trading Central’s proprietary natural language processing (NLP), language model (LM), and generative AI (GenAI) technologies—trained by the company’s award-winning data scientists and financial analysts. These models are grounded in deep expertise across technical and fundamental analysis, options trading, and market behavior.
FIBI sets itself apart from generic AI and chatbots with actionable and compliance-friendly market insights powered by high-quality, real-time data. Its natural language storytelling and progressive disclosure of key insights ensure that investors of all skill-levels benefit from quality analysis without the information overload.
“FIBI represents the next generation of investor enablement,” said Alain Pellier, CEO of Trading Central. “In a world flooded with generic AI content, FIBI offers a focused, trustworthy experience that’s built for action.”
With FIBI, brokers can deliver a differentiated client experience — empowering investors with a tool that feels insightful, approachable and personalized, while strengthening trust in their research offering.
FIBI continues Trading Central’s mission to empower investors worldwide, bridging the gap between sophisticated analysis and actionable insights.
Contact Trading Central today to book your demo at sales@tradingcentral.com.
About Trading Central
Since 1999, Trading Central has empowered investors to make confident decisions with actionable, award-winning research. By combining expert insights with modern data visualizations, Trading Central helps investors discover trade ideas, manage risk, and identify new opportunities. Its flexible tools are designed for seamless integration across desktop and mobile platforms via iFrames, APIs, and widgets.
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Melissa Dettorre, Marketing Manager
Email: marketing@tradingcentral.com
Website: https://www.tradingcentral.com
Taipei – September 15, 2025 – (SeaPRwire) – PopChill, Taiwan’s leading luxury resale platform, today announced the completion of its Series A funding round, raising US$3 million. This brings the company’s total funding to over US$9 million. The round was led by Darwin Ventures. Other participating investors include ITIC, AVA Angels, Taipei Angels (TA), and Dream coFounder. The new capital will be used to accelerate the development and application of AI technologies—including AI Agents, intelligent recommendation systems, and automated fraud prevention – aimed at upgrading the entire buyer and seller experience.
Strong Growth Momentum, Cementing Market Leadership
In 2024, PopChill’s transaction volume grew 120% year-over-year, reflecting robust market demand. With an average order value of US$900, the platform continues to demonstrate the deep potential of luxury resale. Cross-border transactions now account for nearly 20% of total GMV, with a solid foothold in Hong Kong and a growing global presence. The platform currently lists more than 100,000 luxury items, securing its position as Taiwan’s largest luxury resale marketplace.
“Our vision is to use technology to solve inefficiencies in the luxury resale market,” said Andy Kuo, CEO of PopChill. “In the era of generative AI, PopChill is uniquely positioned to further enhance matching efficiency between buyers and sellers.”
AI-Powered Innovation to Enhance User Experience
At the heart of PopChill’s vision lies a belief that technology can make luxury resale seamless and trustworthy. Guided by this vision, the company is actively developing a new generation of AI tools designed to accompany both buyers and sellers throughout their journeys. The idea is to give buyers a personal shopping companion—an assistant that can one day quickly guide them to the item they have been dreaming of, shortening the path from discovery to purchase. On the seller side, PopChill is envisioning an AI partner that simplifies the listing process and ensures that details such as descriptions and categorization can be handled with ease.
These initiatives are still in progress, but PopChill has already begun laying the groundwork by adopting Google Cloud Vertex AI to enhance efficiency and strengthen conversion rates. Rather than treating AI as a buzzword, the company is deliberately weaving it into its future roadmap—building toward a marketplace that is smarter, more intuitive, and more human-centered.
Building a Complete Resale Ecosystem
Since its early days, PopChill successfully overcame the “cold start” challenge and built a comprehensive C2C ecosystem. In addition to peer-to-peer resale, the company recently introduced a consignment model to serve sellers who prefer not to handle listings themselves. The model has already shown early success since its mid-year launch. Looking ahead, PopChill plans to establish brick-and-mortar stores to deepen online-offline integration, strengthen brand trust, and broaden consumer awareness—steps toward building a fully integrated luxury resale ecosystem.
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Shenzhen, September 5–6, 2025, The Sixth China Private Entrepreneurs Gala, hosted by Bosum Institute of Management Science and Bosum Association, and co-hosted by Shenzhen Yangwang Auto, was successfully held in Shenzhen. With the theme of “Breaking Boundaries · Winning with Intelligence,” the event featured 14 keynote speeches and one high-level roundtable discussion, attracting over 8,000 entrepreneurs from across the country to explore the survival paths and growth opportunities for private enterprises under critical topics such as artificial intelligence, global expansion, manufacturing upgrades, and brand building.
This year’s gala not only brought together leading voices from economics, technology, industry practices, and capital markets, but also facilitated cross-disciplinary dialogue and intellectual exchange, helping entrepreneurs regain confidence and direction in an era full of uncertainty.
The event gathered distinguished guests from government, industry, academia, and research, presenting a feast of ideas through interdisciplinary integration. Guest speakers included Liu Shijin, former Deputy Director of the Development Research Center of the State Council, Vice Chairman of the Economic Affairs Committee of the 13th CPPCC, and Chief Advisor of the China Council for International Cooperation on Environment and Development; Dr. Ding Lei, AI specialist and author of Generative Artificial Intelligence and AI Thinking; Yan Yan, Founding Managing Partner of SAIF Partners; Peng Jun, Founder and CEO of Pony.ai; Du Xinfeng, Vice President and Industry Director of Unitree Robotics; Huang Zhaolin, Senior Vice President of Rokid; and Xu Changdong, Chairman of the US-China Investment Fund, Chairman of Laiskcom (Beijing) Aviation Technology Co., Ltd., and known as the “Father of the Low-Altitude Economy.”
From the consumer and branding sectors, notable attendees included Liu Xiaobin, CMO of MINISO Group; Feng Dagang, CEO of 36Kr; Zhang Chun, President of OATLY Greater China; Wang Pu, Co-Founder of Genki Forest; Ma Jun, Partner of Cathay Capital; Jiang Nanchun, Founder and Chairman of Focus Media; and Hu Xiaoqing, General Manager of Yangwang Auto. Also present were leading scholars and thought leaders such as Liu Qing, Distinguished Zijiang Professor at East China Normal University; Gao Jianhua, former Marketing Director of Apple China and former Assistant President/CKO of HP China; Liang Ning, product strategy expert and bestselling author of The Real Demand; and Zhang Qi, new business architect and distinguished mentor at Bosum.
In his opening address, Zeng Renwei, Co-Founder and Dean of the Bosum Institute of Management Science, noted that in today’s complex macroeconomic environment, private enterprises face multiple uncertainties across policy, economy, society, and technology. Against this backdrop, the gala proposed the action concept of “Breaking Boundaries · Winning with Intelligence.” “Breaking boundaries” means transcending industry, institutional, and organizational limits to embrace digitalization, intelligence, and globalization; while “winning with intelligence” emphasizes using wisdom and strategic foresight to turn insights into tangible results through agile action.
From a PEST analysis perspective, Zeng outlined three future growth curves for private enterprises: productization of AI, industrial intelligence, and branding plus globalization. Given insufficient domestic demand, he stressed that growth must come from brand building, product upgrades, and international expansion. He also emphasized that entrepreneurs should not only pursue business growth but also balance career and life, ensuring long-term passion and vitality.
At this gala, Bosum officially unveiled the Bosum AI Agent, an innovative intelligent system that deeply integrates artificial intelligence with enterprise management practices, offering strategic decision-making support, operational optimization, and sales recommendations. The first modules launched include the Strategy Agent, Operations Agent, and Sales Agent. The Strategy Agent helps enterprises analyze macro trends, optimize development paths, and provide forward-looking strategies; the Operations Agent focuses on internal processes, resource allocation, and efficiency improvements; while the Sales Agent optimizes market expansion, customer management, and sales strategies to drive growth.
Zhang Jiancai, Head of the Product Business Group at Bosum Institute, highlighted that management inherently combines science, art, and craftsmanship, but traditional management education often overemphasizes “science” while neglecting individual differences and practical complexity. Bosum’s approach is to shift education from pursuing the “best answer” to finding the “most suitable answer.” In this process, AI coaches act as tools for “intellectual equity,” serving as advisors to Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs), helping them quickly obtain high-quality solutions, shorten decision-making cycles, and embed the learning model of “anticipate–learn–practice–apply–link” into enterprise operations.
The release of the Bosum AI Agent represents a significant milestonein empowering private enterprises with AI, showcasing Bosum’s innovation in technology-driven knowledge services. Through this AI system, entrepreneurs can more efficiently gain strategic insights, integrate industry expertise, accelerate learning, and create sustainable growth momentum in today’s complex business landscape.
Yan Yan, Founding Managing Partner of SAIF Asia Investment Fund, emphasized in his speech that in the past, Chinese companies largely relied on “imported models” and “1-to-N” imitation-based expansion. But in today’s context of tightening China-U.S. relations and global supply chain restructuring, China must increasingly focus on “0-to-1” original innovation.
Dr. Ding Lei delivered a keynote titled “Beyond the Technology Dividend: How SMEs Can Leverage AI,” stressing that the AI era requires a new mindset from entrepreneurs. They must not only be business experts but also understand the underlying logic of data and models, treating data and intelligent agents as new factors of production. Only in this way can enterprises achieve true intelligent transformation and reconstruction.
Going global was a recurring theme and a major focus of the roundtable forum “Globalization in Practice: Brand Growth, Localization, and Long-Term Survival.” Guests including Feng Dagang (CEO of 36Kr), Wang Pu (Co-Founder of Genki Forest), Zhang Chun (President of OATLY Greater China), and Ma Jun (Partner of Cathay Capital) exchanged insights on brand innovation, cross-cultural adaptation, and capital support.
Their consensus: overseas expansion is not optional but a necessity. However, success requires patience, perseverance, and determination. Chinese enterprises must establish long-term strategies, build brand and supply chain moats, and only then can they secure an unshakable position in fierce international competition.
Jiang Nanchun, Founder and Chairman of Focus Media, offered an in-depth analysis in his talk “How Brands Can Win in China’s New Ten-Year Cycle.” He noted that for Chinese brands to stand out, they must achieve either being “first” or “only”—either the leading choice in a category or the pioneer of a new one driven by technological and consumer trends. Truly powerful brands succeed not through short-term sales bursts, but by securing long-term mindshare and societal consensus to become public brands.
Hu Xiaoqing, General Manager of Yangwang Auto, emphasized that the essence of premium brands lies in “ultimate technology” and “ultimate product strength.” This is the core competitiveness for companies seeking high-end and global positioning. The key is to leverage core strengths, maintain confidence in products and culture, and win global recognition through Chinese stories.
Product strategy expert Liang Ning pointed out that the industrial-era formula of “efficiency × scale = wealth,” which shaped business logic for over 200 years, is losing its power. In today’s environment of oversupply and homogenization, optimizing efficiency alone does not guarantee competitiveness. The real key is whether a company can create and manage its own “scarcity.”
Zhang Qi, new business architect and Bosum distinguished mentor, highlighted that strategy should focus on current insights rather than blindly chasing the future. Entrepreneurs should pay attention to three key variables—policy, technology, and demographics—to seize opportunities and achieve sustainable growth for both business and personal development.
With 14 high-quality keynote speeches and one premium roundtable forum, the Sixth Bosum Private Enterprise Gala concluded successfully. It provided entrepreneurs with systematic insights spanning macro policy, cutting-edge technology, capital investment, industrial upgrading, and brand building, offering strong guidance for navigating today’s complex business landscape.
Looking ahead, Bosum will continue to drive professional and technology-based platforms for dialogue and learning, helping Chinese private enterprises enhance management capabilities, ignite innovation, and accelerate digital and global strategies. In a rapidly changing market, private enterprises will move forward with resilience and innovation, embracing new growth opportunities while contributing to high-quality economic development and societal value creation.
EQS Newswire / 04/09/2025 / 10:54 UTC+8
Cross-Era Intelligent Economy Operator Virtual Mind Holding announces funding agreement with GEM Global Yield.
Virtual Mind Holding (HKG: 1520), an innovative enterprise focused on the intelligent economy sector, which drives cross-era intelligent economic operations and business model innovation through IP + AI + Web3, has secured a Share Subscription Facility (SSF) of up to HKD $225 million with GEM Global Yield LLC SCS. The agreement, announced on Friday, allows VMH to draw down funds in tranches over a three-year period in exchange for issuing new shares to GEM. There is no minimum drawdown obligation.
The SSF provides VMH with working capital at its discretion.
Drawdowns will occur at a price equivalent to 90% of the average closing bid price during the 15-day pricing period, with VMH having the right to set a minimum drawdown price and put a floor price on each drawdown, as long as GEM will not become a connected person or trigger any mandatory general offer obligation under the Hong Kong Takeovers Code.
In consideration for the SSF, VMH will issue warrants to GEM to subscribe shares at HK$1.97 per share, for up to 31 million shares, with an 18 months’ term. VMH Chairman Mei Weiyi stated that this funding will allow VMH to execute its growth strategy and accelerate the commercialisation of its cutting-edge technology solutions as well as its overseas business expansion particularly in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
04/09/2025 Dissemination of a Financial Press Release, transmitted by EQS News.
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