BEIJING, Dec. 17, 2025 -- Autozi Internet Technology (Global) Ltd. (Nasdaq: AZI) (the "Company" or "Autozi") today announced that it has received an investment letter from CDIB Capital International Holdings Limited ("CDIB"). Pursuant to this letter, CDIB proposes to invest a total of approximately US$300 million in the Company in stages at a comprehensive price of US$5.00 per share. If successfully completed, the transaction is expected to significantly strengthen AZI's capital position, providing robust financial support for the Company's future business develo
Revolutionary model represents a transformative step toward AI-powered virtual tissues, patient digital twins, and a new era of data-driven biomedical innovation The Unveiling of M-Optimus: Bioptimus has trained its inaugural World Model for biology - a foundation model that learns interactions across multiple languages of biology - marking a revolutionary first step in simulating the full complexity of human life. Early Access to a Limited Number of Pioneer Clients: Bioptimus is now inviting a select number of partners to join this exclusive early-access phase. Accelerat
HANOI, Vietnam, Dec. 17, 2025 -- The Banking Academy of Vietnam (BAV) and Vantage Foundation officially formalised a strategic partnership through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at a signing ceremony held at the Banking Academy's headquarters in Hanoi on 16 December. The agreement establishes a collaboration framework to support future educational initiatives, with programme execution planned for 2026. The ceremony was attended by senior leaders and representatives from both institutions. Representing the Banking Academy of Vietnam were Assoc. Prof.
HONG KONG, Dec. 17, 2025 -- The Hong Kong Chartered Governance Institute (the Institute) held its hybrid Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Tuesday, 16 December 2025. At the Council meeting following the AGM, the Honorary Officers for 2026 were elected (see the list below). Mr Tom SL Chau FCG HKFCG(PE) has been elected as President of the Institute for 2026. He is a partner of Haiwen & Partners LLP. From 1 January 2026, Mr David J Simmonds FCG HKFCG will retire from the presidency, and will continue to serve the Institute ex-officio as Immediate Past Pres
Delays driven by family obligations and fear of becoming a burden highlight a growing health concern HONG KONG, Dec. 17, 2025 -- The findings of the study Patient Voices Hong Kong: How clarity, cost and choice shape care, a new Economist Impact report commissioned by Prudential plc, highlight the challenges faced by Hong Kong residents in accessing medical care and underscore their desire for clarity, support at every step, and seamless access to affordable medical services in Hong Kong. Healthcare services are accessible, timely support remains a challenge
GUANGZHOU, China, Dec. 17, 2025 -- On December 14, the 2025 Heung Kong Entrepreneurs Forum, themed "Co-creation and Fusion: New Momentum for the Development of Global Chinese Entrepreneurs", was held at One Heung Kong in Guangzhou. The event drew together over 400 global Chinese business leaders, policymakers, and cultural icons, forging deep-seated connections between the Chinese business community and the wider world. The forum featured an address by Ma Weihua, Chairman of the Chinese Entrepreneur Commerce Club. He stressed the significance of putting plans and meet
GUANGZHOU, China, Dec. 17, 2025 -- On December 14, at the "Benevolent Heung Kong" charity calligraphy and painting donation ceremony during the 2025 Heung Kong Entrepreneurs Forum, Zhang Damo, Co-President of the Future Living Art Research Institute at One Heung Kong and a celebrated painter, donated 100 of his calligraphy and painting masterpieces. The proceeds from these works will be earmarked for public welfare and charity projects, as well as patriotic education initiatives in Hong Kong. This act was witnessed by hundreds of Chinese business leaders and cultural celebrities, ma
HONG KONG, Dec. 17, 2025 -- The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK)'s Faculty of Medicine (CU Medicine) announced the official launch of the world's first "AI-Powered Multikingdom Microbial Biomarkers Technology" (MSX Metagenie®) today, in collaboration with MicroSigX Biotech Diagnostic Limited, a CUHK spin-off. This innovative technology detects risk of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in children, enabling early intervention and support for at-risk families. In July 2024, the technology received Breakthrough Device Designation from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA),
BEIJING, Dec. 17, 2025 -- A news report from China Daily: The original Chinese dance drama Wing Chun, a captivating fusion of martial arts and dance, made its North American debut in Toronto, Canada, on the evening of Dec 16 (local time). The performance played to a full house and received thunderous applause. Produced by the Shenzhen Opera & Dance Theatre, the show will run for 20 performances, concluding on Jan 4, 2026. "It's an international work of global significance. I speak neither Cantonese nor Mandarin, but I understood it completely. It transcen
[ 메디채널 김장윤(JASON KIM) 기자 ] 베이징 2025년 12월 17일 -- 한때 마르코 폴로가 '상인과 물자가 넘쳐나는 위대한 동방의 항구'라고 찬사했던 중국 남동부 푸젠성의 세계유산 도시 취안저우(Quanzhou)가 오늘날에도 살아 숨 쉬는 유산과 활기찬 거리 문화, 그리고 변함없는 개방성으로 방문객들을 매료시키고 있다. 2024년 취안저우의 관광객 방문 수는 1억 명을 넘어 전년 대비 16.8% 증가했다. 여행객들은 단순히 역사를 되짚는 데서 그치지 않고, 일상과 문화적 유산이 긴밀히 맞물려 공존하는 도시를 경험하기 위해 이곳을 찾고 있다. 취안저우의 음식 문화는 해안의 해양 환형동물로 만든 투순 젤리부터 명절 음식인 룬빙에 이르기까지, 해양 전통과 민속 관습이 어우러진 지역적 특색을 보여준다. 이러한 미식 문화는 지난 10월 31일 유엔 교육과학문화기구(유네스코, UNESCO)로부터 '미식 창의 도시(Creative City of Gastronomy)'로 지정되며 그 독창성을 인정받았다. 면적 6제곱킬로미터에 달하는 취안저우 고성에는 여전히 여러 세대에 걸친 주민들이 거주하