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Tokyo Unicorn Summit 2025: Uniting Asia’s Leading Startup Visionaries for Cross-Border Innovation

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TOKYO, Jan. 31, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Tokyo-based global media agency Pacific Bridge Media and Consulting Inc. (PBMC) is pleased to announce that the inaugural Tokyo Unicorn Summit will be held on May 7th, 2025 at Azabudai Hills in Tokyo, bringing together approximately 100 unicorn and soon-to-be-unicorn companies from across Asia. This exclusive, invitation-only event will feature networking opportunities, private sessions, and Asia’s top leaders as guest speakers.

PBMC, which runs solutions-focused multilingual news service J-Stories, will co-host the event with a major Korean-language newspaper, The Chosun Ilbo, with the support from various startup support organizations from Korea, Taiwan region, Japan and other Asian countries.

In a world increasingly fragmented by conflict and discord, the need for collaboration and unity has never been greater. The Tokyo Unicorn Summit seeks to transcend borders and bring together Asia’s most influential innovators and visionaries. This unprecedented event is a dynamic platform where diverse ideas converge, exploring ways for top decision-makers in the startup ecosystems across Asia to collaborate and together solve social and environmental issues throughout the region.

The Tokyo Unicorn Summit aims to serve as a catalyst for Asia’s top entrepreneurs to unite and make the region the world’s innovation hub for the next generation. By uniting visionary entrepreneurs, we aim to bridge divides, spark collaboration, and address today’s challenges while unlocking tomorrow’s opportunities.

[Event Overview]

https://tokyounicornsummit.peatix.com/view 

Date: Wednesday, May 7, 2025

Time: 12:00-21:00 JST (Tentative; Subject to change)

Venue: Azabudai Hills (Tokyo)

Language: English

Organizer: Tokyo Unicorn Summit 2025 Committee

Co-Hosts: The Chosun Ilbo, J-Stories/Pacific Bridge Media & Consulting (PBMC), Korea Startup Forum

Partners and Supporters: SusHI Tech Tokyo, Startup Island TAIWAN and more

Participating Startups:

CxOs of

UnicornsRecently IPO’ed unicornsSeries B to pre-IPO

from Korea, Taiwan region, Japan, and other Asian countries

Financial-sector Participants:

Investment banksCross-border VCs / CVCsM&A specialists

For Inquiries Regarding This Matter

Pacific Bridge Media & Consulting Inc.
Email: jstories@pacificbridge.jp / info@pacificbridge.jp
Phone: +81-50-5527-0955

Tokyo office of The Chosun ilbo
Email: tokyo_office@chosun.com
Phone: +81-3-3214-5256 

About J-Stories

J-Stories is a solutions-focused media platform dedicated to introducing Japan-origin innovations that address global challenges such as environmental issues and food shortages. Since its launch in April 2022, J-Stories has published over 500 articles and has been widely disseminating innovations and ideas from Japanese startups, NGOs, and university research institutions through articles and videos.

J-Stories Website:
(English)   https://jstories.media
(Japanese)  https://jstories.media/jp

Pacific Bridge Media and Consulting, Inc. (PBMC)

Founded in 2010 by experienced international journalist Toshi Maeda with the mission to “connect the world with trusted content and realize a rich and equitable human society,” PBMC specializes in creating diverse multilingual content that combines video, language, and technology. The company provides comprehensive services for enterprises looking to share information globally, including planning and producing articles, visual content such as videos and photos, CGI, website creation, and multilingual live event broadcasting. PBMC has a strong track record working with a wide range of clients—from major domestic and international corporations and media to startups and government agencies—establishing itself as a highly regarded international multimedia content provider.

Company Overview

Pacific Bridge Media and Consulting, Inc.

Main Fields of Business: Multilingual content strategy-building, production and distribution; Cross-border public, media and investor relations, Multilingual event planning, hosting and technical & editorial support; live-streaming and news/event conference support, News and media release production and distribution worldwide; Startup & corporate media platform management and content productionHeadquarters: 22nd Floor, Shiroyama Trust Tower, 4-3-1 Toranomon, Minato-ku, TokyoCEO: Toshi MaedaFounded: June 30, 2010URL: https://pacificbridge.jp

CONTACT:

PACIFIC BRIDGE MEDIA AND CONSULTING

Editorial department: Toshi Maeda (Executive Editor)・Takanori Isshiki (Deputy Executive Editor)・Anita De Michele (Editorial Coordinator)
email: info@pacificbridge.jp 
phone: +81- 50-5527-0955

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TÜV Rheinland issued Verification for Palm Vein Recognition Rate and Speed Of the Veno Pro Video Smart Lock

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SHENZHEN, China, Feb. 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — TÜV Rheinland, the internationally recognized independent testing, inspection, and certification organization, has issued the verification statement for the palm vein recognition rate and speed of the Veno Pro Palm Vein Recognition Video Smart Lock (model: LKMSD411, hereinafter referred to as “Veno Pro“). Launched in North America by LOCKIN (U.S.) Inc. Technology, this product demonstrated performance consistent with the established test criteria, reflecting stable and reliable operation under daily use conditions.

As smart homes gain popularity and living standards rise, the biometric functions in smart locks have become increasingly important to users. Palm vein recognition technology, which uses infrared to read the distribution of veins in the human palm, offers several advantages over fingerprint and facial recognition, including natural live body detection, contactless convenience, hygiene, stable feature information, low environmental requirements, resistance to external damage or theft, reduced false triggers, and immunity to twin confusion. This technology is rapidly becoming a favorite in the lock industry.

However, due to its relatively recent introduction and limited recognition, smart locks equipped with palm vein recognition technology need to prove that their product performance and user experience to earn consumer trust. In response, TÜV Rheinland officially launched the “Palm Vein Recognition Rate and Speed Verification” service.

TÜV Rheinland conducted extensive palm vein recognition tests on Veno Pro in its laboratory under a reproducible and stable testing environment. The results show that Veno Pro’s average recognition time is no more than 0.17 seconds, with an average recognition success rate of no less than 99.9%. The recognition experience is stable and smooth, meeting the daily needs of users effectively.

“TÜV Rheinland recognizes that new technologies, such as palm vein recognition in the lock industry, require rigorous verification to ensure they meet consumer expectations and gain market acceptance. As a trusted partner, TÜV Rheinland is well-equipped to support manufacturers in validating the performance and reliability of their innovative products. By leveraging TÜV Rheinland’s verification services, companies can effectively demonstrate the quality and capabilities of their technologies, facilitating smoother market entry and enhancing customer trust”, Jay Yang, Vice President of TÜV Rheinland Graeter China Electrical.

About TÜV Rheinland

Safety and quality in almost all areas of business and life: That’s what TÜV Rheinland stands for. The company has been active for more than 150 years and is one of the world’s leading testing service providers. TÜV Rheinland has more than 22,000 employees in over 50 countries and generates annual sales of more than 2.4 billion euros. TÜV Rheinland’s highly qualified experts test technical systems and products around the globe, accompany innovations in technology and business, train people in numerous professions and certify management systems according to international standards. In this way, the independent experts ensure trust along global flows of goods and value chains. Since 2006, TÜV Rheinland has been a member of the United Nations Global Compact for more sustainability and against corruption.

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Kingdee Expands Its Footprint into the Middle East, Opening Qatar Office

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HONG KONG, Feb. 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Kingdee International Software Group Company Limited(0268.HK)announced today the opening of its regional headquarters in Qatar’s Free Zones, marking its official entry into the Middle East market. The establishment of this regional headquarters has been facilitated through the support of the Qatar Investment Authority (QIA), the sovereign wealth of Qatar, Invest Qatar, the investment promotion agency of Qatar and Qatar Free Zones Authority (QFZ). At the press conference, Kingdee was represented by Vice President Liu Zhongwen, General Manager of Kingdee International Business Center Liu Yujie.

Founded in 1993, Kingdee is a globally renowned enterprise management cloud SaaS company listed on the Main Board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. Expanding its global presence has been one of Kingdees key strategic objectives.

In December 2023, Kingdee and QIA announced an agreement in which QIA would invest around $200 million in the company. This investment recognised Kingdee as a category leader and key enabler of enterprise cloud transformation in China. The investment in Kingdee aligns with QIA’s strategic objective to invest in leading companies and technologies in global digitalization trends. Robert Xu, Chairman and CEO of Kingdee Group,visited Qatar in December 2024 and decided to leverage Qatar as a bridgehead for expanding the footprint into the Middle East and North Africa markets, drive the digital transformation of local enterprises and supporting Qatar to achieve its “Qatar National Vision 2030”.

He said: Today marks a pivotal moment in the global expansion plans of Kingdee. Following the investment by QIA in December 2023, we are excited to further strengthen our collaboration with Qatar by opening our first office in the Middle East, in Qatar’s Free Zones. We are excited to collaborate with QIA, Invest Qatar and QFZ to bridge the gap between Kingdee and the Middle Eastern market, supporting Kingdee’s inter-national growth strategy.

Mohammed Saif Al-Sowaidi, CEO of QIA stated: “QIA has been an investor in Kingdee since 2023 and recognizes the company’s expertise in enterprise digitalization and cloud services in China. We are confident that Kingdee will succeed in their expansion and will bring a valuable offering to the Middle East market.” 

Sheikh Ali Alwaleed Al-Thani, CEO, Invest Qatar, commented: “We are delighted to welcome Kingdee to Qatar. The establishment of their regional headquarters in Qatar marks a significant milestone in our ongoing efforts to attract leading global technology companies to our region. This collaboration underscores Qatar’s commitment to fostering a business-friendly environment that supports innovation and digital transformation. We look forward to working closely with Kingdee, the Qatar Investment Authority, and the Qatar Free Zones Authority to drive forward our shared vision of economic growth and technological advancement, in line with Qatar National Vision 2030 and the Third National Development Strategy.”

On this strategic move, H.E. Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Faisal Al-Thani, CEO of Qatar Free Zones Authority (QFZ), said: “Kingdee’s decision to establish its regional headquarters in our free zones reaffirms Qatar’s position as a leading hub for digital innovation. This partnership, developed through the joint efforts of Qatar Investment Authority, Invest Qatar, and Qatar Free Zones Authority, reflects our collective drive to achieve Qatar’s Third National Development Strategy — the final wave of the Qatar National Vision 2030. By integrating Kingdee’s expertise into our technology ecosystem, we accelerate digital transfor-mation and strengthen Qatar’s role as a gateway for next-generation solutions to drive economic diversification and sustainable growth.”

QFZ will provide Kingdee with a strategically positioned platform to strengthen its regional presence, cultivate high-impact collaborations, and contribute to the evolution of enterprise digitalization. 

As a publicly listed company with over 31 years of history, Kingdee has reinforced its product R&D and implementation capabilities through serving more than 7.4 million customers worldwide. Kingdee SaaS solutions are used in 172 countries and regions worldwide, supporting 42 languages and serving over 1000 customers to achieve overseas digital operations. “We are confident in our ability to deliver professional enterprise digital solutions to Qatar and the regional market.”

Kingdee, leveraging its industry expertise and the management models of China’s leading enterprises, can provide end-to-end digital solutions encompassing financial management, supply chain optimization, and production operations to local businesses. This empowers regional enterprises to enhance management efficiency and strengthen competitive capa-bilities.

The establishment of Kingdee Qatar represents a strategic milestone in Kingdee’s commitment to delivering localized services from Qatar’s Free Zones to global clients. Guided by the principle of “think globally, operate locally,” the company will synergize regional business acumen with technological strengths, inte-grating AI-driven digital technologies and management expertise to provide compre-hensive one-stop solutions. This initiative will accelerate the development of the Middle East’s software and internet industries through technological empowerment.

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E-Health Now Founder & CEO Kelly Xu was honored as the “2024 Forbes China Emerging Innovator and Entrepreneur”

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BEIJING, Feb. 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — On February 22, 2025, the Forbes China Emerging Innovators and Entrepreneurs Forum and Awards Ceremony was held at the Shangri La Hotel in Hangzhou. This grand event of innovation and entrepreneurship brought together entrepreneurs, investors, and industry experts from all walks of life to explore global innovation trends. In the highly anticipated Award Ceremony, Kelly Xu, Founder and CEO of E-Health Now, stood out in the fierce competition with her outstanding achievements and innovative spirit, and won the prize of the “2024 Forbes China Emerging Innovators and Entrepreneurs” in the area of “Life and Health”.

Forbes China, as an internationally renowned media brand with innovation as its core, has long been deeply involved in innovation. The newly launched Award of “Innovators & Entrepreneurs” aims to discover outstanding companies and talents with high growth potential and investment value worldwide, and further promote global innovation practice. The selection process is rigorous and scientific, and through in-depth analysis and layer by layer screening of multi-dimensional criteria such as candidates’ business performance, capital market performance, industry influence, and innovation capability, each person on the list is a leader in the industry. Kelly Xu truly deserved the award.

Since founding E-Health Now in 2017, Kelly Xu has demonstrated extraordinary strategic vision and leadership. Under her leadership, E-Health Now stood out in the fiercely competitive market and quickly rose to become a benchmark enterprise in the industry. The company relies on nearly 10,000 high-quality domestic and international medical institutes and other scarce medical resources that have signed official contracts for cooperation, as well as a smart medical and health management service system that covers the entire value chain of life and health service process. Through more than 100 carefully designed medical and health online and offline products and services, the company can tailor comprehensive and personalized health solutions for insurance, banking, corporates, and individual customers with an innovative B2B2C model. At present, it has established deep strategic partnerships with over 210 insurance companies, banks, and corporate clients, completed a stable and extensive industry ecosystem cooperation network, served over 35 million end users, and thus won market recognition and user trust with its excellent services & user experience.

Kelly Xu also strategically led E-Health Now to lay out and invest in the field of artificial intelligence in 2021 with an outstanding vision. Currently, the company has successfully developed and launched 5 AI medical intelligent tools, which combined with its medical services have helped to significantly improve the efficiency and quality of medical services, reduce costs, and greatly optimize user experience, setting a new example of intelligent healthcare services in the industry. Under her leadership, E-Health Now has achieved 100% CAGR revenue growth in the past years, such extraordinary development also gained recognition from the capital market, and it has obtained investment from a series of top venture capitals such as Ventech China, GSR, Suzhou City Wujiang Venture Capital, Borchid Capital, Tongji Fund, etc.

Looking forward, Kelly Xu stated that E-Health Now would actively explore overseas markets while continuously strengthening and developing its domestic China business. The Company plans to empower overseas hospitals and insurance companies with advanced AI technology and medical solutions, and promote the cross-border flow of high-quality medical and health services. It plans to start with the Southeast Asian market, and will bring the most advanced medical and health solutions to countries such as Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, and is already in discussion with potential local partners.

Kelly Xu’s inclusion in the “2024 Forbes China Emerging Innovators and Entrepreneurs” list is not only a significant affirmation of her personal career, but also a high recognition of E-Health Now’s innovative business model. It can be highly anticipated that under the leadership of Kelly Xu, E-Health Now will continue to lead on the path of innovation and entrepreneurship, create even more brilliant achievements, and inject new vitality into promoting industry development and supporting economic growth.

Company Name: E-Health Now Health Technology (Beijing) Co., Ltd
Contact Person: Ms. Luo
Email: marketing@ehealthnow.cn
Website: www.huameihaolian.com 
Telephone: +8615801167074
City: Beijing, China

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