KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 (Bernama) — Medidata, a clinical trial solutions provider to the life sciences industry, has announced Medidata Rave Lite, an extension of its gold-standard clinical research software, Medidata Rave EDC, designed explicitly for Phase I and Phase IV studies.
“Rave Lite addresses a critical need in the market for early and late-stage trials, offering a streamlined solution built on our trusted Rave EDC platform.
“By giving our customers the ability to use one EDC ubiquitously across all phases, customers gain the flexibility to scale their studies while maintaining the high standards that have long defined Medidata’s solutions,” said its chief technology officer, Tom Doyle in a statement.
Rave Lite provides efficient electronic clinical data capture (EDC), management, and analysis solutions with a tailored pricing model, regardless of company size, therapeutic focus, or pipeline.
While EDC is a fundamental building block of clinical trials, technology fragmentation across phases leads to integration challenges and delays in startup times.
In particular, the lack of access to innovative technology disproportionately affects early- and late-stage studies. Having addressed these challenges in over 34,000 trials, Medidata is now offering superior options for Phase I and Phase IV studies with Rave Lite.
With Medidata Designer integration, study builders can design Phase I and Phase IV trials with speed and precision, and with the continued use of artificial intelligence, potential study misconfigurations are reduced while securing data integrity.
Thus, Rave Lite offers a consistent experience without sacrificing the advanced power of Rave EDC.
Medidata will showcase Rave Lite at NEXT New York, the premier clinical trials conference hosted by the company, in New York City on Nov 13 and 14, with the solution being made available to customers in early 2025.
• A2RL Season 2 Race Day confirmed for 26 April 2025, at Abu Dhabi’s iconic Yas Marina Circuit
• Growing global reach with new teams from the USA, France, Japan, and the UAE
• AI takes the lead as coders and engineers race to push the limits of autonomous technology
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, Oct 15 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) — ASPIRE, the innovation acceleration arm of Abu Dhabi’s Advanced Technology Research Council (ATRC), has officially launched the second season of the Abu Dhabi Autonomous Racing League (A2RL), with a confirmed race day set for 26 April 2025, at Yas Marina Circuit. A2RL returns attracting an even broader global footprint with the addition of four new international teams and the reveal of an upgraded Dallara built Super Formula Emirates Autonomous Vehicle (EAV24) designed to push the boundaries of AI in motorsport. Competitors will race for a share of the impressive US$ 2.25 million prize pool.
Following a successful inaugural race in April 2024, which featured teams from the USA, Germany, Switzerland, Hungary, Italy, Singapore, China, and the UAE, A2RL is expanding its global roster with the addition of four new teams: AiPEX Racing from the US,Aladin Innovation from France, SEVRUS Japan (TGM Grand Prix) from Japan, and a team from the UAE’s Technology Innovation Institute (TII). These new entrants will join the original teams from Season 1 in undergoing a rigorous simulation phase in November, where they will face track conditions to finalize the complete team roster. The race format for the upcoming season will be revealed following the simulation challenge.
In the simulation phase, teams will prove their ability to control their race cars under challenging conditions such as GPS failures, sensor malfunctions, and meet quality gateways to demonstrate overtaking skills. Teams must also showcase strategies for tire and brake warming, perform hot laps, and even race against virtual opponents. Only those who meet these high standards will qualify for the final competition.
The race promises to showcase some of the world’s brightest engineers and programmers, with these teams harnessing the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to code autonomous race cars. The league is evolving into a global AI sport, where the combination of innovation and high-speed competition takes center stage.
H.E. Faisal Al Bannai, Adviser to the UAE President and Secretary General of the Advanced Technology Research Council, underscored the global impact of A2RL, stating: “A2RL is more than just a race; it’s a critical platform for showcasing the power of AI-driven solutions and their potential to transform entire industries. By pushing the boundaries of what’s possible with autonomous technology, we are accelerating innovation across sectors and positioning the UAE as a leader in the global AI landscape.”
Stephane Timpano, CEO of ASPIRE, added, “The second season of A2RL is set to be even more exhilarating, with new teams pushing the limits of AI integration in motorsport. Our upgraded race car, designed with next-gen autonomous tech, will challenge teams to take their coding and engineering to new heights. This league is more than just a competition—it’s a glimpse into the future of AI-driven sports.”
At GITEX Global, Dubai’s premier technology event, attendees were given a first look at the upgraded EAV24, A2RL’s next-generation autonomous race car. This model, the body panels of which are crafted from sustainable bio-composite materials, features a sleek design inspired by digital algorithms and AI-driven data patterns, underscoring the event’s core focus on AI innovation. The EAV24 will be at the center of the competition, where teams will battle to develop AI systems that can outsmart and outperform their rivals on the track.
The league’s first season saw a remarkable turnout, with over 10,000 spectators witnessing the event live at Yas Marina Circuit, and more than 1 million global viewers streaming the race online. The second season aims to build on this success, cementing A2RL’s position as a pioneering force in both motorsport and the advancement of AI.
A2RL’s mission extends beyond racing—it is about accelerating the development of autonomous systems across a variety of platforms and building public trust in the safety and reliability of this emerging technology. In addition to car racing, the league encompasses other cutting-edge competitions, such as autonomous drone racing and autonomous buggies, allowing for the testing and refinement of technologies in diverse environments. The competition offers OEMs (Original Equipment Manufacturers) and automakers a risk-free environment to explore and develop autonomous innovations, driving advancements that will one day impact the broader mobility sector.
For an exclusive preview of the EAV24 and further insights into the future of AI-driven racing, visit ATRC’s stand at Hall 17-B10 at GITEX Global.
NIPPON EXPRESS HOLDINGS, INC., released two new brand movies — “NX welcomes cargo-partner” and “Meet NX Group: Connecting the World” — on Friday, October 4.
“NX welcomes cargo-partner” introduces the warehouses and offices of cargo-partner GmbH, an Austrian logistics company which became part of the NX Group in January 2024, alongside beautiful images of Austrian scenery. The movie highlights the enhanced ability of the NX Group, which has been expanding globally since its founding in 1937, to provide high-quality, sustainable end-to-end logistics solutions to an even greater number of customers with the addition of cargo-partner to the Group.
“Meet NX Group: Connecting the World” illustrates the nature and strengths of the NX Group as a logistics enterprise. Its track record and techniques in handling such invaluable treasures as the Venus de Milo, the Mona Lisa, and frozen mammoths are depicted together with NX Group employees active around the world. The video embodies the NX Group’s corporate message of “We Find the Way” on delivering new value worldwide through logistics.
These brand movies are available in English, Japanese and Chinese on the NX Group’s website and its official YouTube and LinkedIn accounts, and will be aired worldwide through CNN programs and commercials. Interested parties are encouraged to watch both.
The NX Group will continue helping develop societies on a global scale by connecting people, companies, and communities through logistics to realize its customers’ aspirations in creating a new future.
Description of “Meet NX Group: Connecting the World” Title: Finding the Way Release date: Friday, October 4, 2024 Types: Full-length (1 minute), short-length (15 seconds)
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 11 (Bernama) — The Hong Kong Trade Development Council and Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd will jointly organise Eco Expo Asia 2024, along with the Environment and Ecology Bureau of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, from Oct 30 to Nov 2.
The expo will be launched at the AsiaWorld-Expo in Hong Kong, with the online matching service “Click2Match” available from Oct 23 to Nov 9, according to a statement.
Eco Expo Asia promises to be an unparalleled opportunity for industry players, government officials, academics and the public to engage with the latest advancements in sustainability and green technology.
Running under the theme “Fostering Green Innovations for Carbon Neutrality”, the expo will once again gather the leading players from across a wide variety of green industries to help create a more sustainable future.
This year’s event will feature a diverse array of exhibitors from Mainland China, Hong Kong, Southeast Asia, Europe and America, showcasing cutting-edge technologies and solutions in new energy, green transportation, green finance and environmental, social and governance (ESG)-related services, waste management and circular economy, and water treatment, among others.
These solutions mark a significant milestone in promoting the proliferation of innovative energy technologies and energy-efficient solutions that shape the energy landscape towards a more sustainable and low-carbon future.
Several provinces and cities, including Guangdong, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Guangxi, Hunan, Shanghai, Inner Mongolia and the newly participating Anhui, will be represented with pavilions at this year’s edition and will present innovative technologies aimed at addressing critical environmental challenges.
Meanwhile, international group participation is equally robust, and the return of Canada, Finland and the Netherlands, as well as the newly joined Norway will further enrich the global dialogue on sustainability.
As one of the highlights of the expo, the Eco Asia Conference and the fifth Hydrogen Economy Forum this year will feature government officials from ASEAN and Belt and Road countries, such as Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Sri Lanka and Vietnam.
The expo will open its doors to the public on the last day to promote green living, in which visitors can participate in environmental workshops, seminars, green mart and the ESG Job Hub.
The activation brings a taste of authentic Hong Kong culture to the heart of Paris
HONG KONG, Oct 9 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) — Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) is pleased to announce its presentation of a Hong Kong-style café, a “Cha Chaan Teng”, at Art Basel Paris from 16 – 20 October 2024 at the Grand Palais, inviting Hong Kong-based artist Trevor Yeung to illuminate the classic diner with his light artistry. This marks the first activation in its pioneering three-year global partnership with the worldclass art fair, following the initial announcement in Basel this June.
Cha Chaan Teng Showcasing Hong Kong’s Vibrant Culture
HKTB will bring an authentic Cha Chaan Teng experience to Art Basel Paris, a dining format harking back to the 1950s known for its bustling ambiance and eclectic menus of comfort food merging Eastern and Western cultures. This vibrant gathering space in the heart of Grand Palais will introduce international audiences to the city’s unique culture by showcasing diverse culinary flavours, artistic excellence, and dynamic social atmosphere.
Yeung has created a new artwork especially for the Cha Chaan Teng: the next instalment of a well-known series by the artist titled Chaotic Suns featuring chandelier-like illuminated artworks, last seen at the 24th Biennale of Sydney in 2024. Yeung uses the gradient of light to bring the classic Cha Chaan Teng to life.
In terms of his inspiration, Yeung’s father operated a restaurant while he was growing up, where he witnessed the flow of people through the precisely decorated eatery filled with aquariums and sea life. As a result, Yeung often finds metaphors in aquarium systems, light configurations, horticulture, and botanic ecology for human relationships. Having been educated and built his career in Hong Kong, Yeung’s conceptual work is also deeply inspired by the city’s culture and daily experience, with this latest iteration in the Chaotic Suns (Transiting 01) installation series continuing to explore the boundaries between chaos and order through bundles of mismatched lightbulbs that seem to form an ecology or social configuration of their own.
Of the project, Yeung said: “This is my first time placing the Chaotic Suns installation for an art fair and café setting. It was an interesting challenge to adapt the series to a new context and enrich the possibilities and meaning of this work.”
The positioning of a Hong Kong-style café in the locality of Paris encapsulates Hong Kong’s intrinsic ‘East-meets-West’ culture, presenting a sensory journey to visitors by serving Hong Kong delicacies including pineapple buns, egg tarts, milk tea, mango pudding, and more. The space will also feature classic design elements such as nostalgic colourful patterned floor tiles and cosy booths, as well as Hong Kong’s signature neon signage.
Mr Dane Cheng, HKTB Executive Director, said: “We are excited to kick off our 3-year collaboration with Art Basel with the presentation of the Cha Chaan Teng at Art Basel Paris. This collaboration underscores our commitment to promoting Hong Kong as the East-meets-West centre for international cultural exchange, and the art hub in Asia. By sharing the city’s unique character through this immersive experience at the inaugural edition of the three-year partnership at Grand Palais, we hope to inspire travellers to visit our city and discover its thriving creative community and rich cultural experiences.”
Hong Kong: A Travel Destination for Art & Culture Enthusiasts
The collaboration between Art Basel and HKTB fortifies Hong Kong’s position as Asia’s arts and culture hub, hosting flagship art events such as Art Basel, the fair’s only destination in Asia. Hong Kong is home to world-class museums, including M+ and the Hong Kong Palace Museum, as well as vibrant artistic neighborhoods showcasing both international and local galleries. Notable locations include Central of Hong Kong Island, featuring the famous Hollywood Road and the arts-dedicated building H Queen’s, which host established galleries. Additionally, revitalised industrial buildings in Wong Chuk Hang serve as a trendy hub for a variety of homegrown galleries.
For culture lovers looking to experience a unique multicultural heritage, Hong Kong is an unparalleled destination. The city boasts a remarkable array of historical landmarks infused with modern influences, including Tai Kwun, PMQ, Central Market, The Mills, and more. In terms of dining, Hong Kong boasts one of the world’s highest density of restaurants, with an impeccable range of choice across cuisines from affordable eats to Michelin starred establishments.
Navigating the city also offers visitors a range of exciting experiences, from the Star Ferry to Hong Kong Tramways, the world’s largest double-deck tram fleet operating today, as well as the newly renovated Peak Tram providing access to one of the city’s best vantage points.
Hong Kong Café – Cha Chaan Teng at Art Basel Paris
Trevor Yeung uses botanic ecology, horticulture, aquarium systems, and installations as metaphors for human relationships, power structures, and interactions. In 2024, Yeung represented Hong Kong at the 60th International Art Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia. He was also shortlisted for the Sigg Prize 2023. Yeung had his first institutional solo exhibition in the UK at Gasworks, London (UK, 2023); he has also exhibited at institutions and galleries internationally, including M+ (Hong Kong, 2023), He Art Museum (Foshan, 2023), Musée d’Art Moderne de Paris (Paris, 2022), Tai Kwun Contemporary (Hong Kong, 2022), Jameel Arts Center (Dubai, 2022), Shanghai Power Station of Art (Shanghai, 2021), Para Site (Hong Kong, 2020), Stiftung Skulpturenpark Köln (Cologne, 2020), HOW Art Museum (Shanghai, 2020), Taikang Space (Beijing, 2018), Museum of Modern Art (Warsaw, 2018), esea contemporary (Manchester, 2017), and OCAT Shenzhen (Shenzhen, 2016).
About Hong Kong Tourism Board
The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) is a government-subvented body tasked with maximising the contribution of tourism to Hong Kong’s economy and upholding Hong Kong as a world-class travel destination.
The HKTB works in partnership with relevant government departments and organisations, the travel-related sectors, and other entities related to tourism in marketing and promoting Hong Kong worldwide, while enhancing visitors’ experiences through providing diverse and quality tourism products and services. The HKTB has 15 Worldwide Offices and representatives in 7 markets.
About Art Basel
Founded in 1970 by gallerists from Basel, Art Basel today stages the world’s premier art shows for Modern and contemporary art, sited in Basel, Miami Beach, Hong Kong, and Paris. Defined by its host city and region, each show is unique, which is reflected in its participating galleries, artworks presented, and the content of parallel programming produced in collaboration with local institutions for each edition. Art Basel’s engagement has expanded beyond art fairs through new digital platforms and initiatives such as the Art Basel and UBS Global Art Market Report. Art Basel’s Global Media Partner is the Financial Times. For further information, please visit artbasel.com.
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