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The International Innovation Awards (IIA) 2024 Confers the InnoCube to 51 Outstanding Innovations

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KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Dec. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — As technology advances at an unprecedented pace with AI at the forefront of it, a crucial question emerges: How can humans and AI coexist harmoniously while upholding principles of integrity and ethics?

Themed ‘Fostering Integrity in Business Innovation’, the 8th International Innovation Awards (IIA) aimed to answer this crucial question. Held at W Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on 29 November 2024, the event honored 51 groundbreaking innovations, inspiring a future where innovation and ethics go hand-in-hand.

Since 2017, Enterprise Asia’s Innovation Revolution movement has been driving innovation across the region. The International Innovation Awards (IIA), a key pillar of this movement, recognizes outstanding innovations, and in the process, encourages organizations to continue investing in innovation. This year’s event brought together innovators from various countries across the globe.

The IIA 2024 began with a riveting welcome address from Enterprise Asia’s Vice Chairman, Datuk William Ng. “Innovation without integrity risks eroding trust, while integrity without innovation risks stagnation. But when paired together, they have the power to create meaningful, sustainable advancements that benefit not just businesses but society as a whole,” he said, highlighting the significance of integrating ethics and accountability when innovating to shape a better future for all.

The awards program garnered submissions from a global pool of participants, hailing from over 19 countries and regions such as mainland China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, the United States and Vietnam, just to name a few. A rigorous selection process, involving a distinguished panel of judges, narrowed down over 200 applications across three categories: Product, Service & Solution, and Organization & Culture.

Organizations recognized with the coveted ‘InnoCube’ award in the Product Category include Sinox Company Ltd. from Taiwan for its Sinox Locking Kickstand, an intelligent e-bike security solution; One Venture Co.,Ltd. from Thailand for the Happy Noz : Organic Runny Nose Relief Patch; and Dow Inc. from China for Dowsil™ 650+ Protective Peelable Coating.

Winners under the Service & Solution category consist of corporations such as DEWA from the United Arab Emirates for its Albunya Alraqameya Enterprise Architecture initiative; the United Kingdom’s PwC (PricewaterhouseCoopers International Limited) for PwC’s Next Generation Audit Data Capabilities: Acquisition Hub And Data Pro; and Ace Edulink Co., Ltd. from Taiwan for the ACE Teaching Plus app, which allows teachers to deliver lessons seamlessly and efficiently on one shared app.

Winners under the Organization & Culture category include Thai Smile Bus Co., Ltd. from Thailand with its ‘We Can Make The World Better Together’ initiative, which ensures a customer-centric approach; Taiwan’s Far Eastern Big City Shopping Malls Co., Ltd. and its ‘Big City: Art and Health Culture Hub’; and AIA Bhd.’s ‘Agility Unleashed: Transforming Culture at Scale in AIA Malaysia’.

A pre-event to the awards ceremony, the International Innovation Summit (IIS) 2024 took place earlier in the day. Themed ‘Humanizing AI in Business’, the summit explored how AI can be harnessed to create more meaningful, human-centered business practices. The Secretary General of the Ministry of Digital Malaysia, YBhg. Mr. Fabian Bigar, kicked off the summit with a thought-provoking keynote address on how AI can improve customer experiences and promote responsible business practices. He also announced the establishment of the National AI Office (NAIO) by the Government of Malaysia, set to launch in December 2024. The NAIO will develop AI policy, foster AI innovation, and drive research into next-generation AI technologies.

Other speakers at the summit included Jakkris Tangkuampien, Corporate Innovation Coach of Ekipa Consultancy; Datuk (Dr) Nora Manaf, Former Group Chief Human Capital Officer of Maybank; Makoto Shibata, Head of FINOLAB and Chief Community Officer; and Dr. Maria Singson, IBM’s Vice President of APAC Technology & Customer Success.

Supporting partners of the International Innovation Summit (IIS) and International Innovation Awards (IIA) 2024 are the Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Malaysia; CCI France Malaysia; Kuala Lumpur Malay Chamber of Commerce; Malaysian Alliance of Corporate Directors; Myanmar Business Executives Association; Malaysian-Thai Chamber of Commerce; National Institute of Entrepreneurship and Innovation; Small and Medium Enterprises Association; Singapore-Thai Chamber of Commerce; and Strategic Public Relations Group. PR Newswire is the Official News Release Distribution Partner, while the Media Partners include Bangkok Post, Business World,Commercial Times, Dailywire.asia, Hong Kong Economic Times, and SME Magazine. Lastly, Unilever Malaysia is the Door Gift Sponsor.

FULL RECIPIENT LIST OF THE INTERNATIONAL INNOVATION AWARDS (IIA) 2024

PRODUCT CATEGORY

COMPANY

WINNING INNOVATION

COUNTRY/ REGION

BANK SINOPAC

DACARD APP

TAIWAN

BINUS UNIVERSITY, INDONESIA

GALAXION – AUTOMATED GRADING SYSTEM FOR DATABASE COURSES

INDONESIA

BRIM BIOTECHNOLOGY, INC.

BRM421, AN INNOVATIVE REGENERATIVE PEPTIDE FOR DRY EYE DISEASE

TAIWAN

CATHAY FINANCIAL HOLDINGS CO., LTD.

CAAS (CATHAY AS A SERVICE)

TAIWAN

CHUBB LIFE ASSURANCE PUBLIC COMPANY LIMITED

678 STEP SAVING

THAILAND

DOW INC.

DOWSIL™ 650+ PROTECTIVE PEELABLE COATING

MAINLAND CHINA

GENEUS GENETICS CO., LTD.

GENEUS DNA

THAILAND

GREENYN BIOTECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.

ANTROMAX

TAIWAN

GREENYN BIOTECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.

CRASSOCEPHALUM RABENS (CR) EXTRACT

TAIWAN

GREENYN BIOTECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.

MCIRBP™-19

TAIWAN

MILOTT LABORATORIES CO., LTD.

SMART INTELLIGENT HYBRID SUNSCREEN SPF50+ PA++++

THAILAND

ONE VENTURE CO.,LTD.

HAPPY NOZ : ORGANIC RUNNY NOSE RELIEF PATCH

THAILAND

PET PROTECT CO., LTD.

KASTY EXTREME TOFU CAT LITTER

THAILAND

PET PROTECT FOOD CO., LTD.

KANIVA WET FOOD WITH VITAMIN BALLS

THAILAND

PT PEGADAIAN

GOLD BACK STABLECOIN GIDR

INDONESIA

PWC (PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED)

PWC’S NEXT GENERATION AUDIT: PREDICTIVE ANALYTICS

UNITED KINGDOM

SINOX COMPANY LTD.

SINOX LOCKING KICKSTAND

TAIWAN

SINOX COMPANY LTD.

TABLET LOCKS RL0913  (PCR 70% GREEN PRODUCTS)

TAIWAN

T-GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.

ALSIC

TAIWAN

THAI HERBAL HONGTHAI CO.,LTD.

HERBAL INHALANT HONGTHAI BRAND

THAILAND

 

SERVICE & SOLUTION CATEGORY

COMPANY

WINNING INNOVATION

COUNTRY/ REGION

ACE EDULINK CO., LTD.

ACE MANAGER

TAIWAN

ACE EDULINK CO., LTD.

ACE TEACHING PLUS

TAIWAN

ARTISTIC BIOMEDICAL LIMITED COMPANY

BRANDED DENTAL CARE & SUPPLY CHAIN INTEGRATION

TAIWAN

BANK SINOPAC

BEE POINTS PLATFORM

TAIWAN

BANK SINOPAC

MOBILE BANKING APP

TAIWAN

CATHAY LIFE INSURANCE CO., LTD.

FITBACK

TAIWAN

CITIC TELECOM CPC

AI DATABANK

SINGAPORE

DEWA

ALBUNYA ALRAQAMEYA ENTERPRISE ARCHITECTURE

UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

DEWA

AUTOMATION MECHANISM BETWEEN METER DATA MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND HEAD END SYSTEM

UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

DHANARAK ASSET DEVELOPMENT CO., LTD.

GovComplex

THAILAND

DUBAI COURTS

EFSAH

UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

ELECTRICITY GENERATING AUTHORITY OF THAILAND

EleXA

THAILAND

GLOBAL MALL CO., LTD.

GLOBAL MALL EMPOWERING STORES WITH DIGITAL SERVICES

TAIWAN

INFORMATION MANAGEMENT CENTER, NEW TAIPEI CITY GOVERNMENT

NEW TAIPEI CITY GOVERNMENT PUBLIC VENUE RENTAL SYSTEM

TAIWAN

KGI LIFE INSURANCE CO., LTD.

KGIL APP

TAIWAN

KRUNGTHAI BANK PCL

KRUNGTHAI GREEN & ESG-LINKED FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS

THAILAND

KRUNGTHAI-AXA LIFE INSURANCE

EMMA BY AXA

THAILAND

MEDIDATA SOLUTIONS INTERNATIONAL ASIA PACIFIC PTE. LTD.

CLINICAL DATA STUDIO

SINGAPORE

MINDCHAMPS

MINDCHAMPS PATENTED EDUCATION METHODOLOGY

SINGAPORE

PCA LIFE ASSURANCE CO., LTD.

COMMAND CENTER IN PRUDENTIAL TAIWAN

TAIWAN

PWC (PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED)

PWC’S NEXT GENERATION AUDIT DATA CAPABILITIES: ACQUISITION HUB AND DATA PRO

UNITED KINGDOM

SHIN KONG LIFE INSURANCE CO., LTD.

G.P.S (GREEN POLICY-ANALYZER SYSTEM)

TAIWAN

THAI SMILE BUS CO., LTD.

EV BUS AND BOAT MASS TRANSPORTATION

THAILAND

THE ZOOLOGICAL PARK ORGANIZATION OF THAILAND

“ZOODIO” INNOVATION LIVE STREAMING PLATFORM

THAILAND

UNIQUE IDENTIFICATION AUTHORITY OF INDIA

FACE AUTHENTICATION

INDIA

YUNG CHING REALTY GROUP

I ASSISTANT

TAIWAN

 

ORGANIZATION & CULTURE CATEGORY

COMPANY

WINNING INNOVATION

COUNTRY/ REGION

AIA BHD.

AGILITY UNLEASHED: TRANSFORMING CULTURE AT SCALE IN AIA MALAYSIA

MALAYSIA

COSDENT COMPANY LIMITED

COSDENT SMILE DESIGN

THAILAND

FAR EASTERN BIG CITY SHOPPING MALLS CO., LTD.

BIG CITY: ART AND HEALTH CULTURE HUB

TAIWAN

KFU COMPANY LIMITED

SUPER 60 PROJECT

THAILAND

THAI SMILE BUS CO., LTD.

WE CAN MAKE THE WORLD BETTER TOGETHER

THAILAND

 

About Enterprise Asia

Enterprise Asia is a non-governmental organization in the pursuit of creating an Asia that is rich in entrepreneurship as an engine towards sustainable and progressive economic and social development. Please visit https://www.enterpriseasia.org/ for more information.

About the International Innovation Awards

The International Innovation Awards (IIA) is an annual recognition program that recognizes outstanding innovations, and in the process, encourages organizations to continue investing in innovations. For more information, visit www.innovationaward.org.

About the International Innovation Summit

The International Innovation Summit (IIS) is an annual summit that provides a global platform power-packed with the latest innovation insights and networking opportunities for an elite community of C-level executives, entrepreneurs, and thought leaders who are charged with driving innovation and growth in their respective organizations. For more information, visit www.innosummit.org.

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Singapore’s Sodion Energy Secures MWh Supply of US Developed Advanced Sodium-Ion Batteries from UNIGRID

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SINGAPORE, Jan. 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Sodion Energy, a leading provider of sodium-ion batteries for e-mobility and integrated energy storage solutions in Southeast Asia, has secured a landmark agreement for an initial 10 MWh supply of advanced sodium-ion batteries developed by UNIGRID Inc., a California-based innovator in sodium-ion battery technology.

This collaboration strengthens Sodion Energy’s ability to address the region’s rising demand for affordable, eco-friendly, and high-performance battery solutions across mobility and energy storage sectors.

“Our collaboration with UNIGRID is a game-changer,” said Dr. CC Hang, Chairman of Sodion Energy. “These next-generation sodium-ion batteries will allow us to tackle key markets, starting with lead-acid battery replacements in e-mobility and extending into large-scale renewable energy projects and grid stabilization initiatives.”

Sodium-ion batteries offer distinct advantages, including cost-efficiency, enhanced safety, and the use of abundant raw materials, making them a sustainable choice for energy storage. With fast-charging capabilities and intrinsic non-flammability, they are exceptionally suited to Southeast Asia’s tropical climate and rapidly growing energy needs.

With a strategic focus on advanced battery technologies, Sodion Energy is poised to play a key role in driving Southeast Asia’s transition to cleaner, safer, and more sustainable energy solutions.

Website: https://sodione.com

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About Sodion Energy

Headquartered in Singapore, Sodion Energy is an applications engineering leader driving the commercialization of Sodium-ion batteries across Southeast Asia. SE’s sodium-ion pack solutions are tailored to meet the diverse needs of industries such as mobility and energy storage, contributing to a more sustainable future.

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AirCheck Australia & New Zealand Renamed as RCS MEDIA MONITORS

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SYDNEY, Jan. 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — AirCheck, a leading provider of broadcast monitoring services in Australia and New Zealand is pleased to announce its renaming as RCS MEDIA MONITORS, effective immediately.

AirCheck monitors songs and commercials providing almost real time reporting tools for radio and television broadcasters, music media, record companies, advertising agencies and industry analysts.

This change reflects the company’s growth, expanded service offerings, and a strengthened focus on providing comprehensive media intelligence.

The new name, RCS MEDIA MONITORS, builds on the expertise of its parent company, RCS, to offer enhanced monitoring solutions. By integrating RCS’s global technology and resources, the company will provide clients with a broader range of tools for tracking and analysing media campaigns across a variety of platforms and markets.

“We’re excited to take this step forward,” said Philippe Generali, President and CEO of RCS Global. “The rebranding to RCS MEDIA MONITORS allows us to expand our reach and improve our services, giving clients access to deeper insights and a wider array of media monitoring tools. With RCS’s support, we can offer more robust data and solutions that cover not just broadcast, but also digital and emerging media channels.”

The name change signals the company’s commitment to evolving with the changing media landscape. With RCS MEDIA MONITORS, clients can expect the same reliable monitoring services they’ve trusted for over 20 years in Australia and 15 years in NZ.

www.rcsmediamonitors.com.au

About RCS MEDIA MONITORS

RCS MEDIA MONITORS (formerly AirCheck) is a leading provider of broadcast monitoring and media intelligence solutions in Australia, New Zealand and India. The company helps clients across industries optimise media strategies, measure performance, and gain insights from a wide range of traditional and digital media. RCS MEDIA MONITORS is part of RCS, a global leader in broadcast automation and media technology.

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iM Global Partner mourns the passing of Philippe Uzan

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PARIS, Jan. 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — It is with deep sadness that iM Global Partner (iMGP) announces the passing, one month ago, of our dear friend and colleague, Philippe Uzan.

 

 

Philippe’s exceptional career in asset management spanned more than 30 years and is marked by remarkable achievements in the organizations for which he worked and deep contributions to the industry as a whole. His passing is a tremendous loss to all who knew and worked with him.

Philippe joined iM Global Partner in February 2020 as Deputy CEO and CIO Global Asset Management, responsible for overseeing our financial strategies and products and designing value-added investment solutions for our clients across Europe and the United States.

His expertise spanned all asset classes, and he had a deep understanding of markets and their impact on investors and their investment needs. He was an eloquent man who contributed a number of papers and articles to the media, always with the intention of educating and making financial concepts more relatable. He has left an indelible mark on our organization and on the broader industry.

Prior to joining iM Global Partner, Philippe was latterly Chief Investment Officer at Edmond De Rothschild Asset Management, where he worked for 11 years and where he led the portfolio management teams, optimizing the synergies between analysis and portfolio management. He previously spent three years as Research and Global Asset Allocation Director, where he developed the portfolio management and research teams and modernized investment processes and the product range.

Philippe began his career as an Equity Derivatives Trader at Société Générale and held roles at AGF Asset Management (now part of Allianz Global Investors) and Natixis AM.

Throughout his career, Philippe’s outstanding intelligence, humility, and collaborative spirit earned him the respect and admiration of his peers.

Philippe Couvrecelle, Founder and CEO of iM Global Partner, expressed his heartfelt condolences: “It was with infinite sadness and pain that I learned of Philippe’s passing from a devastating illness. I had known Philippe closely for almost 20 years, as we worked together for Natixis, Edmond de Rothschild and iMGP. I pay immense tribute to his humanity, his sense of humor, his brilliant intelligence and his presence, which I will deeply miss. We had shared so much and still had so much to do together. In his memory, we will continue our path forward with strength, success and intensity, always preserving our values and our company culture to which he was so attached.

We will all miss Philippe enormously at iM Global Partner. He will be remembered not only for his professional achievements but also for his warmth, generosity, kindness and his unwavering dedication to his colleagues and community. Our thoughts are with his wife and three children, his family, friends and loved ones during this difficult time.”

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