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  • FIG, Fujitsu, Acer Medical collaborate to develop health-promoting insurance concept to support preventative care in aging societies

    FIG, Fujitsu, Acer Medical collaborate to develop health-promoting insurance concept to support preventative care in aging societies

    The three parties will carry out a field trial from October 23 to October 24, 2025 at the 53rd Artistic Gymnastics World Championships in Jakarta where local seniors will be able to experience the app.

    Furthermore, the three parties will develop a points-based health-promotion insurance concept. This proposed service will convert users’ exercise assessments from the app and participation in health check-ups into points, which can then be used for insurance premium discounts or other benefits. Participating insurance companies will be selected by the parties at a later date.

    Through this initiative, FIG aims to promote the widespread adoption of gymnastics programs for seniors and accelerate its contribution to extending healthy life expectancies through sports, as envisioned by the ASWG. The initial target for this insurance service will be the estimated 30 million worldwide participants in FIG’s Gymnastics for All sports program. FIG will also contribute to the World Health Organization (WHO)’s Global Action Plan on the Public Health Response to Dementia [1].

    Fujitsu will contribute to promoting the health of seniors through its advanced skeleton recognition AI technology. Furthermore, under its Uvance business model, which addresses societal challenges, Fujitsu will continue to co-create with Uvance Partners to realize advanced health management services through Decision Intelligence powered by data and AI, thereby advancing people’s well-being.

    Acer Medical will enhance the abnormal gait pattern detection function in aiGait to meet the growing demand for preventive medicine and smart healthcare in aging societies. Acer Medical is transforming routine movements—like standing, sitting, and walking—into valuable clinical insights. The goal is to help caregivers and clinicians detect subtle changes early, enabling timely intervention and improving patient outcomes.

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  • Microdramas bank on social ads to drive growth

    Microdramas bank on social ads to drive growth

    Key stat: 68% of US ad spending by microdrama apps went to social networks from January to September 2025, according to US ad spend reports from ReelShort, DramaBox, GoodShort, NetShort, and ShortMax, compiled by Sensor Tower.

    Beyond the chart:

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  • Trump’s Russian oil sanctions shake energy markets

    Trump’s Russian oil sanctions shake energy markets

    This is an audio transcript of the FT News Briefing podcast episode: ‘Trump’s Russian oil sanctions shake energy markets

    Marc Filippino
    Good morning from the Financial Times. Today is Friday, October 24th, and this is your FT News Briefing….

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  • Fancy a change from a chintsy Alpine hotel? Try this new Aman

    Fancy a change from a chintsy Alpine hotel? Try this new Aman

    In December 2015 I was staying at the Rosa Alpina in the South Tyrolean village of San Cassiano and the hotel was dancing towards another busy Christmas. That dance was a snow dance. Outside, strips of artificial snow snaked down the green…

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  • Baker McKenzie Advises Pinnacle on Strategic Investment in Advantage Partners | Newsroom

    Baker McKenzie Advises Pinnacle on Strategic Investment in Advantage Partners | Newsroom

    Baker McKenzie has advised Pinnacle Investment Management Group Limited (ASX: PNI) (“Pinnacle”) on its strategic investment in Advantage Partners, Japan’s largest independent, locally-grown, diversified private markets platform.

    The transaction also involves distribution services arrangements covering global distribution of Advantage Partners’ strategies.

    This strategic investment will deepen Pinnacle’s presence and participation in Japan, and aligns with the company’s objective to diversify internationally and increase exposure to global private assets, particularly in the attractive mid-market area.

    Pinnacle is a global multi-affiliate investment management firm that provides specialist investment managers with superior global distribution, fund infrastructure, and support services. 

    For further details about the transaction, please refer to the Company’s announcement. 

    The Baker McKenzie team was led by partners Robert Wright, Lance Sacks and Shirin Tang*, alongside counsel, John Nielsen, with support from associates Thara Ing**, Allan Yang**, Mathew Leow** and Samiha Asim. 

    With more than 2,700 deal practitioners in over 40 jurisdictions, Baker McKenzie is a transactional powerhouse. The Firm has the broadest M&A footprint of any law firm globally, with more than 1,300 locally qualified and globally experienced M&A lawyers. The team excels at advising clients on their most complex, cross-border M&A matters and has advised on more than USD 600 billion in M&A transactions in the last five years (Refinitiv; 2020-2024).

    * Principal, Baker McKenzie Wong & Leow, Singapore
    ** Baker McKenzie Wong & Leow, Singapore

     

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  • How strong is your weed, really? Scientists say labels often mislead

    How strong is your weed, really? Scientists say labels often mislead

    Nearly half of cannabis flower products sold in Colorado are inaccurately labeled for THC potency, with most overstating how strong they really are. In contrast, cannabis concentrates such as oils and waxes were found to be largely accurate, with…

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  • “Lost” giant rat found alive in Papua mountains after 30 years

    “Lost” giant rat found alive in Papua mountains after 30 years

    After spending six months exploring the rugged landscapes of New Guinea, a young Czech doctoral student from the Biology Centre of the Czech Academy of Sciences and the University of South Bohemia has made an extraordinary find. František…

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  • Chennai urologist warns how ‘too much salt’ in your diet can damage kidneys; shares simple ways to cut it

    Chennai urologist warns how ‘too much salt’ in your diet can damage kidneys; shares simple ways to cut it

    Published on: Oct 24, 2025 09:06 am IST

    Urologist highlights why most people consume more salt than they realise and how making small adjustments in cooking and seasoning can protect kidney health. 

    Most of us enjoy a little extra…

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  • Toxic compounds from heated e-cigarette fluids can damage lung cells

    Toxic compounds from heated e-cigarette fluids can damage lung cells

    A study by University of California, Riverside, scientists has found that two toxic chemicals can form when the main ingredient in most e-cigarette fluids is heated, and that these compounds can harm human lung cells.

    The…

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  • Ben Stiller reveals what keeps his marriage with Christine Taylor strong

    Ben Stiller reveals what keeps his marriage with Christine Taylor strong

    Ben Stiller reveals secret to his and Christine Taylor’s lasting love

    Ben Stiller is opening up about what’s kept his marriage to Christine Taylor strong through the years.

    In a new interview with The Wall Street…

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