Source: New Zealand Police (District News)
Two people have died after a single-vehicle crash on Mapara Road, Acacia Bay, overnight.
Emergency services were called about 11.45pm.
Two people died at the scene.
Diversions have been in place overnight while the Serious Crash Unit examined the scene, with the road reopening shortly after 7am.
Enquiries into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing.
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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:
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:
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)
2. OAM Global & Grand Koala SPC
3. Grand Koala SPC & Koala Financial Group (HKEX: 8226)
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.
Hashtag: #APACIntelligentFinanceForum
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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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Galaxy Macau™, The World-class Luxury Integrated Resort delivers the “Most Spectacular Entertainment and Leisure Destination in the World”. Developed at an investment of HK$43 billion, the property covers 1.1 million-square-meter of unique entertainment and leisure attractions that are unlike anything else in Macau. Eight award-winning world-class luxury hotels provide close to 5,000 rooms, suites and villas. They include Banyan Tree Macau, Galaxy Hotel™, Hotel Okura Macau, JW Marriott Hotel Macau, The Ritz-Carlton, Macau, Broadway Hotel, Raffles at Galaxy Macau and Andaz Macau. Unique to Galaxy Macau, the 75,000-square-meter Grand Resort Deck features the world’s longest Skytop Adventure Rapids at 575-meters, the largest Skytop Wave Pool with waves up to 1.5-meters high and 150-meters pristine white sand beach. Two five-star spas from Banyan Tree Spa Macau and The Ritz-Carlton Spa, Macau help guests relax and rejuvenate.
As the dining destination in Asia, Galaxy Macau offers a wide variety of gastronomic delights, exquisite experiences and ingredients of the finest quality with over 120 dining options from Michelin dining to authentic delicacies; Galaxy Promenade is the hottest shopping destination featuring the latest in fashion and curated experiences in Macau. Spanning over 100,000-square-meter, luxury flagship stores, lifestyle boutiques and our selection of labels are among the more than 200 world-renowned brands for a world-class shopping journey; Galaxy Cinemas, immersive thrills and luxurious comfort go hand in hand at Galaxy Cinemas. All 10 theaters are equipped with the latest audio-visual technology; CHINA ROUGE, one-of-a-kind deluxe lounge that evokes the glitz and glamor of Shanghai’s golden era with entertainment in luxury and style; and Foot Hub presents the traditional art of reflexology to make you feel more relaxed and revitalized. For Authentic Macau Flavours & Vibrant Asian Experiences, Broadway Macau – just a 90-second walk via a bridge from Galaxy Macau, has over 35 Authentic Macau & Asian Flavours at its Broadway Food Street. The 2,500-seat Broadway Theatre plays host to world-class entertainers and a diverse array of cultural events. Meeting, incentive and banquet groups are also well looked after with a portfolio of unique venues in Galaxy Macau and a professional service staff.
Galaxy International Convention Center (GICC) is the latest addition to the Group’s ever-expanding integrated resort precinct and will usher in a new era for the MICE industry in Macau. GICC is a world-class event venue featuring 40,000-square-meter of total flexible MICE, and a 16,000-seat Galaxy Arena – the largest indoor arena in Macau.
For more details, please visit www.galaxymacau.com, www.broadwaymacau.com.mo and www.galaxyicc.com.
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BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 17 January 2025 – ICONSIAM, a global landmark on the banks of the Chao Phraya River, developed by Siam Piwat Group, Magnolia Quality Development Corporation, and Charoen Pokphand Group is commemorating the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Thailand and the People’s Republic of China with unparalleled Chinese New Year 2025 celebration. With an investment of over 150 million Baht (US$ 4.35 million), ICONSIAM is hosting two monumental events to kick off 2025—a groundbreaking “Lancang to ChaoPhraya” sculpture exhibition starting from January 15, 2025. In addition, a grand Chinese New Year celebration, set to captivate millions of visitors from around the world, will feature, for the first time, the enshrinement of 60 Tai Sui deities—guardians of fortune representing all birth years—allowing visitors to seek blessings for the Year of the Snake. Attendees can also enjoy the special “Dragon of Two Lands” performance, symbolizing the unity of the Naga and the Dragon, along with a cultural dance from Changsha, China. The festivities will unfold amidst the “Little China” street market, offering over 35 famous shops from across Thailand with food, travel and shopping for 10 days from January 24 to February 2, 2025. The event is expected to attract over 2 million visitors worldwide.
ICONSIAM A Prosperous Chinese New Year 2025
Mr. Supoj Chaiwatsirikul, Managing Director of ICONSIAM Co., Ltd., stated “This year marks a significant milestone in Thai-Chinese relations, celebrating the 50th anniversary of diplomatic ties. ICONSIAM, in collaboration with its partners, presents the exhibition “Lancang to Chao Phraya,” showcasing masterful sculptures that convey the cultural and spiritual connections from the Chinese river to the Chao Phraya river.
The exhibition celebrates this momentous occasion by fostering Thai-Chinese cultural exchange through world-class artwork. Running from January 15 to February 28, 2025, at River Park, ICONSIAM, the highlight of this exhibition is the masterpiece sculpture ‘Chubby Woman with Dragon & Naga,’ created through the first-ever collaboration between Thailand’s National Artist ‘Dr. Preecha ThaoThong’ and a prominent Chinese artist ‘Mr. Xu Hong Fei,’ famous for his iconic “chubby woman” sculptures. This exceptional creation symbolizes the deepening bond between the two nations, offering a complete and profound cultural exchange,” said Mr. Supoj.
Furthermore, ICONSIAM has also joined forces with government entities, including the Ministry of Culture and the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), as well as private partners such as KASIKORNBANK, SOOKSIAM, and leading Chinese associations, solidifying its reputation as a Global Destination that attracts visitors from around the world for every festival.
“ICONSIAM is investing over 150 million baht (US$ 4.35 million) in celebrating these two significant occasions. Kicking off the first quarter of the year, the events commemorate the 50th anniversary of Thai-Chinese diplomatic relations and the Chinese New Year. It is expected that 2 million visitors, including both Thais and tourists from around the world, will attend the 10-day event, with a projected 20% increase in consumer spending within the shopping complex compared to the previous year,” Mr.Supoj concluded.
The ICONSIAM A Prosperous Chinese New Year 2025 Key Highlights Include:
The public is invited to experience this breathtaking celebration and take unforgettable photos from today until March 15, 2025.
Be part of the Chinese New Year celebration at the “ICONSIAM A PROSPEROUS CHINESE NEW YEAR 2025: A Festive Celebration of 50 Years of Thai-Chinese Relations” from January 24 to February 2, 2025, at River Park, ICONSIAM. Stay updated via ICONSIAM’s Facebook: www.facebook.com/ICONSIAM/ or on ICONSIAM’s official LINE account: @ICONSIAM. For further inquiries, please call 1338.
Hashtag: #ICONSIAMCNY2025 #ICONSIAMaProsperousChineseNewYear2025 #ICONSIAM
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Emergency services are responding to a two vehicle crash on State Highway 2 near Tauranga Road, Waihi, Hauraki District.
Emergency services received the report about 5:40pm.
Initial indications suggest there are serious injuries.
The Serious Crash Unit has been advised.
SH2 is blocked and diversions are in place at the intersections of SH2, Trig Road South and Waihi Beach Road.
Motorists are advised to take the alternative route.
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Police are reminding the public about airspace restrictions in place over parts of the Waitematā Harbour, with SailGP racing over the coming days.
Keen photographers and videographers are being reminded about temporary restrictions in place between 17 and 19 January.
Those restrictions are in place over the racecourse on each day between 4 and 7pm.
Helicopters will be flying about the course on either side of those times as well.
Police Operation Commander, Inspector Jason Homan, says this means no drones or other aircraft can operate within the restricted exclusion zone.
“We are asking Aucklanders to comply with these restrictions given there will be helicopters flying at low altitude capturing the race action.
“If a drone were to operate in this environment it poses significant safety implications for everyone concerned.
“We would like to advise the public that regardless of whether they are certified to operate a drone, under Civil Aviation rules they still cannot fly within an exclusion zone.”
There are significant penalties that apply for those found to be breaching CAA rules.
Inspector Homan says: “We hope that common sense prevails, and that everyone has a good time and enjoys the event safely.”
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Source: New Zealand Police (National News)
Police can now release the name of the person who died following a crash on State Highway 2, Wairoa on Sunday 12 January.
He was 14-year-old Kaos Brown from Wairoa.
Four other people were injured in the single vehicle crash, and have since been released from hospital.
Enquiries into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing.
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