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Nu Skin Enterprises to Announce First Quarter 2024 Financial Results

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
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Nu Skin Enterprises, Inc. (NYSE: NUS) today announced it will release first quarter 2024 results after the market closes on Wednesday, May 8.

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  • Nu Skin Enterprises, Inc. (NYSE: NUS) today announced it will release first quarter 2024 results after the market closes on Wednesday, May 8.
  • The Nu Skin management team will host a conference call with the investment community later that same day at 5 p.m.
  • During the call, management will discuss recent results and upcoming business initiatives.
  • The webcast of the conference call, including the financial information presented, will be available on the investor relations page of the company’s website at ir.nuskin.com .

APRU’s latest AI For Social Good Report spotlights the need for transforming social policies and services in Bangladesh and Thailand

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
Education, Technology, Artificial Intelligence, University, Mother, APRU, Government, Environment, Google.org, NUS, Australian National University, Communication, Partnership, Climate, Research, KAIST, Policy, AI, Poverty, ANU, Community, Social, ESCAP, GxP, National university, Medical device

Working closely with academic researchers and government stakeholders in Bangladesh and Thailand, the program provided research insights and practical suggestions to accelerate the development of data-driven policies and strategies, effectively leveraging AI for societal good.

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  • Working closely with academic researchers and government stakeholders in Bangladesh and Thailand, the program provided research insights and practical suggestions to accelerate the development of data-driven policies and strategies, effectively leveraging AI for societal good.
  • Noteworthy outcomes include country-wide case studies on
    Maternity care in Bangladesh faces substantial challenges, including limited monitoring and access barriers.
  • In Thailand, researchers from NUS identified barriers to sharing medical and healthcare data and have recommended tangible policy recommendations to the Thai Government.
  • With the successful rollout of the "AI for Social Good" project, APRU aims to foster more cross-border connections and provide active support in developing country-specific AI governance frameworks.

Charles River Announces Extension of Gene Therapy Manufacturing Alliance with NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine

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Thursday, March 21, 2024
Research, Medical Devices, Genetics, Stem Cells, Biotechnology, General Health, Pharmaceutical, Health, Science, Oncology, Medical school, B cell, CDMO, NUS, CRL, DNA, Tecmar, HQ, National university, Vaccine

Charles River Laboratories International, Inc. (NYSE: CRL) and National University of Singapore’s (NUS) Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine (NUS Medicine), a leading medical education institution with a world-renowned medical research field of stem cell biology and therapy, today announced a High Quality (HQ) plasmid DNA development and manufacturing agreement.

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  • Charles River Laboratories International, Inc. (NYSE: CRL) and National University of Singapore’s (NUS) Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine (NUS Medicine), a leading medical education institution with a world-renowned medical research field of stem cell biology and therapy, today announced a High Quality (HQ) plasmid DNA development and manufacturing agreement.
  • NUS Medicine will leverage this collaboration to access Charles River’s center of excellence, and established manufacturing platform, eXpDNA™.
  • In recent years, Charles River has significantly expanded its cell and gene therapy portfolio to streamline complex supply chains and meet growing demand for plasmid DNA, viral vector, and cell therapy services.
  • Combined with the Company’s legacy testing capabilities, Charles River offers an industry-leading “concept to cure” advanced therapeutic solution.

Startup Ecosystem in TAKANAWA GATEWAY CITY

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Thursday, March 14, 2024
Construction & Property, Start-Up, Technology, Robotics, University, Education, Professional Services, General Health, Environment, Environmental Issues, Rail, Transport, Urban Planning, Health, Mobile, Wireless, System 3 (company), University of Tokyo, East Japan Railway Company, NUS, Partnership, City, Research, Ecosystem, Multimedia, National university, Video game

View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240313677655/en/

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240313677655/en/
    JR East is developing a startup ecosystem in TAKANAWA GATEWAY CITY (the City), which is scheduled to open in late March 2025.
  • The City will be one of the largest scale experimental sites in Japan for 100,000 visitors, working to solve social issues related to environmental protection, mobility vehicles and robotics, and healthcare services.
  • Adopted companies will have opportunity to conduct demonstrations in the City in conjunction with the opening of the City.
  • Healthcare Services: Creating a society in which everyone can lead rich, fulfilling life for the next 100 years
    The City enables startups to conduct experiments for 100,000 visitors.

NUS sets up AI Institute to accelerate frontier AI research and boost real-world impact for public good

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Monday, March 25, 2024
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SINGAPORE, March 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- From fortifying supply chain resilience against global disruptions and enhancing safety and resilience of energy systems to intelligent urban transport systems, personalised services and healthcare revolution – artificial intelligence (AI) is emerging as a force with the capacity to transform facets of our daily living and the society.

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  • NUS Provost is working with NUS colleges, faculties and schools to provide comprehensive AI education programmes for undergraduate and graduate students, professionals for continuing education, and policymakers.
  • In addition, the NAII's AI for Education research will also provide learning opportunities, such as internships, for undergraduate and graduate students.
  • Looking beyond current mainstream AI research, NUS researchers will explore long-term problems that can lead to future novel applications.
  • As the AI hub of NUS, the new institute will proactively engage government agencies and industry to broaden and deepen the impact of its work.

Puyi Announces Signing of First Supplementary Agreement to the Strategic Framework Agreement with White Group and Changes to Its Board and Management

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024
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GUANGZHOU, China, Feb. 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Puyi Inc. (NASDAQ: PUYI) (“Puyi” or the “Company”), a leading third-party wealth management services provider in China, today announces the signing of first supplementary agreement (the “Agreement”) with Singapore White Group Pte.

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  • GUANGZHOU, China, Feb. 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Puyi Inc. (NASDAQ: PUYI) (“Puyi” or the “Company”), a leading third-party wealth management services provider in China, today announces the signing of first supplementary agreement (the “Agreement”) with Singapore White Group Pte.
  • Ltd. (“White Group”) to the framework strategic agreement previously disclosed on February 2, 2024.
  • White Group and its partnerships will invest up to US$500 million in Puyi through new share subscriptions.
  • In addition, the directors of the board of Puyi (the “Board”) welcomes Mr. Peh Chin Hua in joining the Board and being appointed as the Chairman of the Board with immediate effect.

FANHUA Announces Supplementary Agreement to Strategic Framework Agreement with White Group and Board Changes

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024
Artificial intelligence, AI, Intelligence, Investment, Education, Health, NTUC, City, Rest, NUS, Politics, Parliament, Housing, Insurance, Management

GUANGZHOU, China, Feb. 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FANHUA Inc. (“FANHUA” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: FANH), a leading independent financial services provider in China, today announces the signing of the first supplementary agreement with Singapore White Group Pte.

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  • GUANGZHOU, China, Feb. 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FANHUA Inc. (“FANHUA” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: FANH), a leading independent financial services provider in China, today announces the signing of the first supplementary agreement with Singapore White Group Pte.
  • Ltd. (“White Group”) to the framework strategic agreement previously disclosed on February 2, 2024.
  • White Group and its partnerships will invest up to US$500 million in FANHUA.
  • Mr. Peh Chin Hua, Chairman of FANHUA said, “I am glad to join FANHUA as the Chairman of the Board.

NUS researchers invent new triple-junction tandem solar cells with world-record efficiency

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024
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Solar cells can be fabricated in more than two layers and assembled to form multi-junction solar cells to increase efficiency.

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  • Solar cells can be fabricated in more than two layers and assembled to form multi-junction solar cells to increase efficiency.
  • When assessing performance, the NUS scientists found that perovskite solar cells incorporated with cyanate can achieve a higher voltage of 1.422 volts compared to 1.357 volts for conventional perovskite solar cells, with a significant reduction in energy loss.
  • The researchers also tested the newly engineered perovskite solar cell by continuously operating it at maximum power for 300 hours under controlled conditions.
  • The researchers stacked a perovskite solar cell and a silicon solar cell to create a dual-junction half-cell, providing an ideal base for the attachment of the cyanate-integrated perovskite solar cell.

Nu Skin Launches RenuSpa iO, a New Personalized Beauty and Wellness Device

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024
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PROVO, Utah, Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Nu Skin Enterprises (NYSE: NUS), a global beauty and wellness leader, today introduced Nu Skin RenuSpa iO, a smart beauty and wellness device designed to promote overall wellness and body confidence through skin stimulation. RenuSpa iO is an FDA-cleared microcurrent body device and the latest innovation from the world's best-selling brand for beauty device systems for six consecutive years.*

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  • The new self-care system uses unique adaptive microcurrent technology to help the body restore, revitalize and refresh through skin stimulation
    PROVO, Utah, Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Nu Skin Enterprises (NYSE: NUS), a global beauty and wellness leader, today introduced Nu Skin RenuSpa iO, a smart beauty and wellness device designed to promote overall wellness and body confidence through skin stimulation.
  • RenuSpa iO is an FDA-cleared microcurrent body device and the latest innovation from the world's best-selling brand for beauty device systems for six consecutive years.
  • "We've expanded our best-selling beauty device portfolio to now include our first integrated beauty and wellness device," said Ryan Napierski, president and CEO at Nu Skin.
  • "RenuSpa iO is game-changing technology for the global beauty and wellness market," said Steve Hatchett, executive vice president and chief product officer at Nu Skin.

NUS research develop AI-powered 'eye' for visually impaired people to 'see' objects

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024
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This is particularly vital for visually impaired people as environmental sounds provide essential information for decision-making, especially in situations involving safety considerations.

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  • This is particularly vital for visually impaired people as environmental sounds provide essential information for decision-making, especially in situations involving safety considerations.
  • "At present, visually impaired people in Singapore do not have access to assistive AI technology of this level of sophistication.
  • Therefore, we believe that AiSee has the potential to empower visually impaired people to independently accomplish tasks that currently require assistance.
  • NUS student Mark Myres, who helped to test AiSee as a visually impaired user, commented, "A lot of time, assistive devices seem very targeted at totally blind people or visually impaired people.