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The Healing Company [OTC: HLCO] acquires Chopra Global’s wellbeing experiences businesses, deepening partnership with wellness icon, Dr. Deepak Chopra

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This is the second acquisition in four months for The Healing Company, who acquired leading plant-based superfoods brand Your Super, late last yearThe Chopra Global wellbeing experiences businesses, including physical products, the meditation and wellbeing app, and licensed experiences will join The Healing Company’s community of healing brandsWith a community of 20M social followers, 6M email database, 7M web traffic, 1M app downloads, top rated 4.9 star app, and more than 90 books authored, Dr. Deepak Chopra, M.D.’s reach and impact in the integrative healing movement is unrivaledLandmark partnership signals new era of accelerated growth and impact for Chopra Global, advancing a culture of wellbeing at the nexus of high-growth markets including integrative healing ($100B market, 22% CAGR), Ayurveda ($7B, 15% CAGR), and meditation ($5B, 18.5% CAGR)Deepak will continue in his role as Chief Scientific Advisor to The Healing Company, driving innovation and setting a rigorous scientific standard for all brands within the portfolio

NEW YORK, March 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Today, The Healing Company [OTC: HLCO] and Dr. Deepak Chopra, M.D., are thrilled to announce The Healing Company’s acquisition of Chopra Global‘s wellbeing experiences businesses, in a landmark partnership for both companies. The acquisition includes Chopra’s physical product line, the Chopra meditation & wellbeing app, and licensed experiences including The Chopra Health Retreat at CIVANA Wellness Resort & Spa and the Chopra Mind-Body Zone and Spa at the Lake Nona Performance Club. Concurrently, the organizations entered into a perpetual license agreement to include the Chopra content, community, and brand. Founded in 2022, The Healing Company is building a community of powerful healing brands through the acquisition of companies in the wellness, supplement, and nutraceutical spaces.

One of TIME Magazine’s Top 100 most influential people, Dr. Deepak Chopra has spent a lifetime bringing integrative healing to hundreds of millions of people, authoring more than 90 books, creating educational content for his 20M social followers, leading thousands of events, and developing best-in-class healing products and experiences that have changed lives worldwide. The guiding mission of Chopra Global—personal transformation for collective wellbeing—is anchored by his vision to empower one billion people to create a more peaceful, just, sustainable, healthy, and joyful world.

With this bold vision in mind The Healing Company and Chopra Global enter into this partnership, working to usher the brand into a new era of growth. Chopra Global sits at the nexus of three high growth sectors: integrative healing ($100B market, 22% CAGR), Ayurveda ($7B, 15% CAGR), and meditation ($5B, 30% CAGR), and reached over 100 million people last year. Paired with The Healing Company’s deep expertise in S-commerce, media, storytelling, growth, and distribution, and strategy to build a community of powerful healing brands, the partnership will aim to amplify the reach and impact of Chopra’s world-class wellbeing experiences. “I am deeply inspired by The Healing Company’s vision and leadership, and am very excited to work together to launch new products and practices that meet the Chopra community—and the world’s—healing needs,” says Dr. Deepak Chopra, M.D.

This is the second acquisition in four months for The Healing Company, with leading plant-based superfoods brand Your Super joining the brand community late last year.

Dr. Deepak Chopra, MD, says: “The world’s healthcare system is in crisis. The Healing Company is a perfect partner for Chopra Global, with the expertise and leadership to propel our mission of helping 1 billion people access healing so that we can collectively move in the direction of a more just, sustainable, peaceful, healthy, and joyful world.”

Simon Belsham, CEO and Co-founder of The Healing Company (ex-Jet.com and Equinox Media President) adds: “Chopra Global is placed at the intersection of explosive global markets: Ayurveda, meditation, and integrated healing, and is poised to become the leading provider in this space. The company has already reached millions through world-class healing experiences, content, and products, and we look forward to accelerating this further at The Healing Company.”

Anabel Oelmann, Director and Co-Founder of The Healing Company, says: “We are deeply inspired by Deepak’s vision to help 1 billion people access healing. As we’ve built our partnership over the last year, our conviction in mission alignment and our ability to help him achieve this aim have only grown. We could not be more excited for this next chapter in our partnership, and all we can do together to bring leading science-backed healing solutions to the world.”

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About Deepak Chopra:

DEEPAK CHOPRA MD, FACP, FRCP founder of The Chopra Foundation, a non-profit entity for research on well-being and humanitarianism, and Chopra Global, a modern-day health company at the intersection of science and spirituality, is a world-renowned pioneer in integrative medicine and personal transformation. Chopra is a Clinical Professor of Family Medicine and Public Health at the University of California, San Diego and serves as a senior scientist with Gallup Organization. He is also an Honorary Fellow in Medicine at the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow. He is the author of over 90 books translated into over forty-three languages, including numerous New York Times bestsellers. For the last thirty years, Chopra has been at the forefront of the meditation revolution and his 93rd book, Living in the Light (Harmony Books) taps into the ancient Indian practice of Royal Yoga and offers an illuminating program for self-realization, bliss, and wholeness. TIME magazine has described Dr. Chopra as “one of their top 100 most influential people.”  www.deepakchopra.com

About Chopra Global:

Chopra Global is a leading integrative health company that is empowering personal transformation for millions of people globally to expand our collective wellbeing. Anchored by the life’s practice and research of Dr. Deepak Chopra, M.D. a pioneer in integrative medicine, Chopra Global’s signature programs have been proven to improve overall wellbeing through a focus on physical, mental and spiritual health. Chopra Global has been at the forefront of health and wellness for more than two decades with a portfolio that includes an editorial archive of more than 2,000 health articles, expansive self-care practices and meditations, mobile app, masterclasses, teacher certifications, immersive live events, and personalized retreats. By providing tools, guidance, and community, Chopra aims to advance a culture of wellbeing and make a healthy, peaceful, and joyful life accessible to all. For more information, interact with the team on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.

About The Healing Company:

The Healing Company Inc. was founded with a bold aim: Bring integrated healing to the world. Compelled by the global healthcare crisis and a deep belief in a different way—one which draws on conventional medicine and ancient wisdom, science and nature—the company looks to democratize access to integrated healing methods, while helping the world evolve how it thinks about health and healthcare. To do so, the company is building a community of powerful healing brands, identifying, acquiring, and helping scale the reach and impact of the world’s highest potential healing practices & products.

The Healing Company’s common stock is quoted for trading on the OTC under the symbol HLCO, and its investors and advisors include global wellbeing icon Dr. Deepak Chopra, MD, renowned investor and psychedelics entrepreneur Christian Angermayer, and Social Chain & Thirdweb founder and Dragons Den member Steven Bartlett. For more information, visit http://www.healingcompany.com.

Sources:

Data Bridge, Global Meditation Market – Industry Trends and Forecast to 2029

Research and Markets, Complementary and Alternative Medicine Market: Global Industry Trends, Share, Size, Growth, Opportunity and Forecast 2022-2027

Market Research Future, Ayurveda Market Information by Application, Disease Pattern, Source, Form, End-Users, Distribution, and Region – Forecast till 2030

Chopra Global and Deepak Chopra data collected from Google Analytics, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, Twitter, App Store, and proprietary CRM

Forward-looking statements:

This release includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Statements which are not historical facts are forward-looking statements. The Company makes forward-looking public statements concerning its expected future financial position, results of operations, cash flows, financial requirements, business strategy, products and services, potential future financings, acquisition and scaling of future brands and or project and its anticipated financing plans, growth opportunities, plans and objectives of management for future operations, including statements that include words such as “anticipate,” “if,” “believe,” “plan,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “could,” “should,” “will,” and other similar expressions that are forward-looking statements.  Such forward-looking statements are estimates reflecting the Company’ s best judgment based upon current information and involve a number of risks and uncertainties, and there can be no assurance that other factors will not affect the accuracy of such forward-looking statements; foreign exchange and other financial markets; changes in the interest rates on borrowings; hedging activities; changes costs of goods; changes in the investments and expenditure levels; litigation; legislation; environmental, judicial, regulatory, political and competitive developments in areas in which The Healing Company operates. There can be no assurance that The Healing Company will achieve the above stated brand acquisitions and scaling of those brands or the closing of any required financing. The reader should refer to the risk disclosures set out in the periodic reports and other disclosure documents filed by The Healing Company from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

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GS1 India to Host GS1 General Assembly 2025 in Mumbai: ‘Building Bridges for a Better Tomorrow’

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MUMBAI, India , May 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — GS1 India is proud to host the GS1 General Assembly 2025 in Mumbai from 20th to 22nd May 2025. With the theme ‘Building Bridges for a Better Tomorrow,’ this prestigious annual global event brings together leaders and change makers to shape the future of global supply chains.

GS1 India will be hosting the GS1 General Assembly in Mumbai from 20th to 22nd May 2025. The event will have 250+ guests representing the GS1 Management Board comprising some of the global leading companies, and Chairmen and CEOs representing 118 Member Organizations worldwide. Together, these global leaders will explore how standards and emerging technologies are accelerating digital transformation and enabling smarter, more resilient supply chains—with a central highlight being the official approval of GS1 Vision 2030, the organisation’s bold new strategic direction.

“With the approval of GS1 Vision 2030 here in India, we mark a milestone moment for our global community. This new strategy sets a bold course for the future—one where data can be trusted, shared, and acted upon in real time. In a world shaped by digital acceleration and AI, our role is to enable companies of all sizes to seamlessly reach markets, enhance supply chain efficiency and resilience, meet sustainability and regulatory demands, and empower consumers and patients with information they can trust,” said Renaud de Barbuat, President and CEO, GS1.

S. Swaminathan, CEO, GS1 India said, “We are honoured to host the GS1 General Assembly 2025. As supply chains around the world evolve to become more digital, transparent, and resilient, this year’s them reflects our collective commitment to collaboration and transformation. Through global standards, we are not just enabling smarter supply chains; we are laying the foundation for trustworthy ecosystems powered by trusted data that benefit consumers, businesses, and governments alike.”

The event will have voices from Indian industry sectors such as retail, healthcare, technology, supply chain management, and e-commerce. These leaders will explore how global standards and emerging technologies are accelerating digital transformation and creating smarter, more resilient supply chains.

Key discussion topics will include:

The launch of Vision 2030 and its impact on the industryAmbition 2027 and the global transition to next generation barcodesThe transformative impact of emerging technologies like AI and Block chain

About GS1

GS1 is a neutral, not-for-profit standards organisation that is best known for the barcode, named by the BBC as one of “the 50 things that made the world economy.” GS1 standards improve the efficiency, safety and visibility of supply chains across physical and digital channels in 25 sectors. GS1 standards enable organisations to identify, capture and share information seamlessly. Our scale and reach – local Member Organisations in 118 countries, more than 2 million user companies and 10 billion transactions every day –ensure that GS1 standards create a common language that supports systems and processes across the globe. Find out more at www.gs1.org.

About GS1 India

GS1 India is a member organisation affiliated to GS1 Global. It has been setup by the Ministry of Commerce, Govt. of India along with trade bodies like CII, FICCI, IMC, ASSOCHAM, APEDA, FIEO and organisations such as Spices Board, Indian Institute of Packaging and BIS. Find out more at www.gs1india.org.

The GS1 General Assembly is an annual meeting which brings entire GS1 global community together and where organisation’s key decisions and global disruptions are discussed.

 

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COMPUTEX 2025 Gathers Global Tech Minds to Explore AI-Driven Industrial Evolution

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TAIPEI, May 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — COMPUTEX TAIPEI 2025, one of the global iconic exhibitions for AI and innovation, will officially open tomorrow, May 20, at the Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center Halls 1 and 2. The event brings together 1,400 exhibitors from 34 countries and regions to showcase their innovations across 4,800 booths. This year, COMPUTEX continues to lead the global tech ecosystem, inviting major industry players—NVIDIA, Qualcomm, Foxconn, MediaTek, NXP, and other tech giants to deliver keynote speeches. Leading research firm Gartner is also invited to provide in-depth insights into AI technologies and industry trends, collectively exploring cutting-edge innovation and emerging business opportunities.

According to Gartner, global spending on generative AI will reach US$ 644 billion in 2025. Companies are investing billions annually to improve the scale, performance, and reliability of generative AI models. AI is expected to become a standard built-in feature in future consumer electronics. In response to this AI-driven economic transformation, COMPUTEX 2025 is themed “AI Next” and focuses on AI & Robotics, Next-Gen Tech, and Future Mobility, echoing global trends in AI innovation and industrial transformation.

James Huang, Chairman of Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA), remarked, “AI is transforming industries at an unprecedented pace—from algorithmic breakthroughs to broader accessibility. Taiwan, with its leadership in semiconductors and innovation, is driving this global shift. COMPUTEX 2025 spotlights AI & robotics, next-gen technologies, and future mobility as the cornerstones of the next wave of innovation.”

Paul S.L. Peng, Chairman of the Taipei Computer Association, said: “Taiwan stands strong in the AI era with its world-class semiconductor supply chain, cutting-edge software-hardware integration, and real-world solutions for challenges like smart aging and labor resilience.”

COMPUTEX Keynotes: Industry Titans to Lead the Conversation and Explore AI-Driven Industry Transformation

The COMPUTEX Keynote series will feature world-leading tech executives from around the world, including Jensen Huang, CEO of NVIDIA; Cristiano Amon, CEO of Qualcomm; Young Liu, Chairman of Foxconn Technology Group; Dr. Rick Tsai, Vice Chairman and CEO of MediaTek; Jens Hinrichsen, EVP of NXP, and more. These industry heavyweights will provide multi-perspective insights on AI applications in communications, automotive, smart manufacturing, and edge computing, offering the latest breakthroughs and charting the future direction of global industries.

COMPUTEX Forum: A Deep Dive into the AI Ecosystem

The COMPUTEX Forum will spotlight the development of the AI ecosystem through two focused sessions:

Morning session: Industry experts from NVIDIA, Google DeepMind, Texas Instruments, Advantech, and others will discuss business opportunities in AI robotics and edge computing, as well as how these technologies are reshaping industries.

Afternoon session: Speakers from Arm, Intel, Adobe, Cadence, and other tech-leading brands will share the next evolution of generative AI applications and real-world use cases. Additionally, leading companies, including bp Castrol, Infineon, Seagate, Schneider Electric, and Compal, will present highly efficient AI data center solutions, addressing the growing demands for AI computing power and data capacity.

InnoVEX 2025 Upgraded: Asia’s Innovation Hub for Startups

COMPUTEX’s InnoVEX—Asia’s premier innovation and startup platform—returns with record momentum. Nearly 450 startup teams from 24 countries will participate. Ten countries—including Belgium, France, Thailand, Israel, Japan, and more—will feature national pavilions. Global leading accelerators and venture capital firms like NVIDIA Inception, Garage+, and StarFab will connect with startups to foster collaboration and cross-border growth. The InnoVEX Forum will feature talks by leaders from AWS, Qualcomm, Google Cloud, NVIDIA, and more, sharing insights into AI innovation and trends. Other show events, such as startup pitch competitions and Global Demo Day, will further highlight the dynamic international startup scene.

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Blubrry Podcasting to Exhibit at The Podcast Show London, May 21-22

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Daily RØDECaster Duo giveaways and face–to–face advice from CEO Todd Cochrane highlight Blubrry’s commitment to helping creators start, grow, or migrate their podcasts.

COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ – Blubrry Podcasting, a global leader in podcast hosting and analytics, will be on the show floor at The Podcast Show London, May 21-22, at the Business Design Centre, Islington. Europe’s largest festival for the business of podcasting is expected to draw thousands of creators, brands, and industry leaders.

Meet the Experts – Todd Cochrane

Blubrry’s CEO and podcast–industry pioneer, Todd Cochrane, will be available both days alongside Dave Clements from our support team to answer attendee questions on everything from launch strategy to large–scale network migrations. Visitors can learn about Blubrry’s complete product line first–hand and get personalized recommendations designed to fast–track show growth.

“Blubrry was built by podcasters, for podcasters,” Cochrane said. “Whether you’re starting your first show or moving a network of 100 shows, our team and our technology make the transition seamless, so creators can focus on what matters — storytelling.”

What Blubrry Will Showcase

AI–Powered Podcast Tools – script writing, episode summaries, social clips and more to speed up production and promotion. 

Save hours in prep and post; produce richer, SEO–ready content.

Hosting PlansPro, Premium & Private – unlimited Pro Hosting for networks, fully managed Premium subscriptions, and secure Private/internal podcast delivery.

Scales from indie shows to enterprise–level training or member–only content.

IAB–Certified Podcast Statistics – trusted, advertiser–ready analytics that meet the latest IAB Tech Lab standards, and re-certified in 2025

Accurate data drives growth, monetization, and sponsorship ROI.

Daily RØDECaster Duo Giveaway

Each afternoon of the expo, Blubrry will draw one lucky raffle participant to win a brand–new RØDECaster Duo — the compact production studio perfect for on–the–go recording. Attendees must stop by the Blubrry stand and fill out a form to enter (one entry per person, per day).

Where to Find Blubrry

The Blubrry team will be located in the main exhibition hall of the Business Design Centre — at the top of the stairs. Demo appointments can be booked in advance through The Podcast Show London app or by emailing Cochrane at todd@blubrry.com.

About Blubrry Podcasting

Founded in 2005, Blubrry provides end–to–end podcast solutions including AI–assisted production tools, flexible hosting (Standard, Advanced, Pro, Premium, and Private), IAB–certified statistics, monetization options, and award–winning customer support. Millions of downloads are served through Blubrry each day, powering shows in over 150 countries. Learn more at blubrry.com.

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