Global lifestyle brand JOE & THE JUICE and tennis GOAT Novak Djokovic are joining forces to redefine functional health, one sip at a time
COPENHAGEN, Denmark, June 5 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Today, JOE & THE JUICE, the global concept known for its electric vibes, killer tunes, and seriously great sips, is proud to announce a strategic partnership with tennis legend (currently breaking records on court) and Olympic gold medalist, Novak Djokovic. More than just a collaboration, Djokovic is stepping onto the court as a Health & Wellness Ambassador and a shareholder, ready to lend his champion mindset to the brand.
“I’m proud to announce my new role as a Health & Wellness Ambassador for Joe & The Juice,” says Novak Djokovic. “Throughout my career, physical and mental wellness have been the foundation of my performance on and off the court. From training and recovery to nutrition and mindset, I’ve learned that what you put into your body directly impacts how far you can push it.
Joe & The Juice shares that same commitment to clean ingredients, energy, and balance. I’ve long admired their fresh, functional approach to fuelling the body and mind – whether it’s a pre-match juice or a mid-day reset. Together, we’ll be working on bringing purposeful wellness to more people around the world.”
As an all-time record holder with 24-Grand Slam singles titles, remaining as world no.1 for a record 428 weeks, Djokovic knows what it takes to fuel the body and mind for success. These values resonate deeply with what JOE & THE JUICE stands for. Djokovic’s unapologetic approach to living well aligns intrinsically with JOE’s core values.
“We believe in making better-for-you options accessible and inspiring a balanced and vibrant way of living,” says Thomas Nørøxe, CEO of JOE & THE JUICE. “Bringing Novak into the JOE family means enhancing that philosophy and reaching even more people. He’s a global icon who embodies well-being and authenticity – values central to who we are. This partnership is about growing together and continuing to empower people to elevate their lifestyle. And trust me, we’re just getting started.”
As this long-term partnership unfolds, Djokovic will be an active participant within the JOE & THE JUICE world, contributing to brand campaigns, offering valuable input for product development, and sharing his unique perspective on wellness and performance.
And for those who know, you know that JOE & THE JUICE has always been about pushing boundaries. With Novak Djokovic’s support, we’re planting roots deeper, specifically through his involvement in developing the JOE & THE JUICE franchise in Serbia and Montenegro. This is about bringing the unique JOE experience to more people than ever before, starting in a region close to Novak’s heart.
With a presence across 400+ locations worldwide, JOE & THE JUICE continues to expand its footprint as the primary health-centric lifestyle destination.
Keep an eye on our channels for the first powerful activation, dropping later this year. The blend just got stronger.
LONDON, June 4 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Global Business Complexity Index (GBCI), recently launched by TMF Group, analyses the business environment of 79 jurisdictions, accounting for 94% of the world’s GDP. It also ranks them based on over 250 indicators of business complexity, with the jurisdiction ranked 1st as the most complex and the jurisdiction ranked 79th, the least.
Among the world’s 10 least complex jurisdictions for doing business, Hong Kong, SAR remains the 4rth easiest jurisdiction for the second year in a row. The jurisdiction offers a favourable business environment, characterised by a straightforward and low tax regime that appeals to international businesses.
New Zealand, also included in the 10 easiest jurisdictions worldwide, maintains its reputation as a straightforward place for business operations. This is largely due to the government’s proactive approach in welcoming foreign investments and streamlined administrative processes.
Meanwhile, business complexity in India (18th) is mainly driven by recent regulatory changes, according to this year’s GBCI report. Over the past year, India has introduced numerous regulatory amendments aimed at boosting transparency and accountability. Although these are expected to bring benefits in the long term, they have added layers of complexity for businesses operating in the country, requiring constant adaptation to new compliance needs.
Japan is ranked 43rd in this year’s GBCI, showing a decrease in complexity from last year’s position (38th). This decrease in complexity is partly due to recent simplifications and governmental initiatives to provide English-language support to international financial service companies. These measures facilitate easier operations and reduce barriers for foreign businesses, improving investment attractiveness.
Singapore, ranking 48th, continues to demonstrate resilience and adaptability in its trade corridors. This jurisdiction invests heavily in technology and infrastructure upgrades, reinforcing its status as a regional hub.
China’s Mainland (10th) enters the top 10 most complex jurisdictions for businesses in 2025. According to the report, the complexity is driven by its frequent regulatory changes and regional disparities. Despite these challenges, the government continues to offer incentives to attract investment and to promote infrastructure development to enhance trade logistics.
TMF Group’s Head of APAC, Shagun Kumar, commented: “We’re seeing a growing effort by decision-makers and businesses across APAC to reduce unnecessary burdens for doing business in the region — these have in the past delayed development, leading to complex evaluations for investment. Such efforts contribute to unlocking the region’s drive towards economic growth, and we expect businesses to adapt and continue to leverage the potential of APAC as a key contributor for their global strategies.”
Top and bottom ten (1= most complex, 79= least complex)
KUALA LUMPUR, June 4 (Bernama) — In a vivid display of how artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping regional trade, Vietnamese truckers equipped with AI-powered tools recently navigated through the Friendship Pass in Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China’s busiest land port with Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), streamlining their cross-border journey with real-time navigation and safety features.
Just a few kilometres away, Southeast Asian livestreamers at an e-commerce park were generating speech data for an AI language corpus, part of efforts to enhance machine translation across ASEAN languages.
As China and ASEAN strengthen economic ties, AI is playing an increasingly central role, transforming logistics, communications, and collaboration. At the Guangxi Pingxiang Comprehensive Bonded Area, smart AI cameras now handle cargo inspections—cutting manpower needs and boosting efficiency.
This trend is echoed across the region. In Nanning, a digital risk management hub monitors thousands of trucks and drivers, using facial recognition to detect fatigue and issuing real-time safety alerts.
Guangxi’s integration of AI does not stop at logistics. The region is actively developing AI tools tailored to ASEAN markets, including drones for air-ground inspections and digital certificate platforms for safer cross-border trade.
Guangxi Daring Technology Co Ltd has introduced an advanced AI translation model optimised for Southeast Asian languages like Vietnamese, offering high accuracy with reduced computational load.
In 2025, China ramped up efforts to build an AI-driven partnership with ASEAN, with these innovations forming part of a broader vision, according to a statement.
Notably, Guangxi and Laos launched the first China-Laos AI Innovation Cooperation Center, aiming to strengthen Laos’s technological base, while Guangxi partnered with Malaysia’s MYEG to roll out a China-Malaysia AI centre, including a digital ID system enabling seamless services and transactions for citizens of both nations.
Guangxi is also investing heavily in AI infrastructure. The Wuxiang Cloud Valley AI Industrial Park in Nanning focuses on computing power, algorithm research, and AI application in sectors like agriculture and consumer goods and aims to provide AI leasing services to ASEAN countries, fostering shared technological growth.
Looking to the future, Guangxi aspires to become the AI nerve centre for the ASEAN region. Projects like the China-ASEAN AI Innovation Cooperation Center in Nanning aim to attract global talent and foster AI adoption in industries ranging from education to tourism.
According to local officials, the region is targeting an AI industry output exceeding 100 billion Chinese yuan (about US$13.9 billion) by 2027, solidifying its position as a cornerstone of China-ASEAN technological collaboration. (US$1=RM4.23)
A&E Participants: The inaugural event attracts GPs representing over 130 clinics nationwide, showcasing the primary care community’s dedication to enhancing emergency response skills.
The seamless coordination between primary care and A&E departments enhances patient outcomes and system efficiency
KUALA LUMPUR, June 4 (Bernama) — IHH Healthcare Malaysia, a leading private healthcare provider with a network of 18 hospitals nationwide, has successfully rolled out a series of Accident & Emergency (A&E) Collaboration events with General Practitioners (GPs) across the Central, Northern, and Southern regions, reinforcing the role of GPs as frontline partners in emergency care.
This initiative highlights IHH Healthcare Malaysia’s commitment to deliver timely, high-quality care by fostering stronger, seamless coordination between primary care providers and hospital emergency teams across its network, which includes Gleneagles Hospitals, Island Hospital, Pantai Hospitals, Prince Court Medical Centre and Timberland Medical Centre.
To operationalise this collaboration, IHH Healthcare Malaysia has implemented several key measures to enhance patient safety, streamline A&E referrals and optimise continuity of care:
· Timely Patient Updates for GPs – GPs will receive timely clinical updates on patients referred to A&E departments across IHH Healthcare Malaysia’s hospitals, ensuring continuity of care and informed follow-up management.
· Direct Access to A&E Teams – Dedicated phone lines will allow GPs to connect directly with A&E teams for urgent referrals, enabling prompt decision-making and early intervention.
· Seamless Two-Way Communication – Structured communication channels between GPs and A&E departments will ensure smoother patient clinical handovers, real-time updates and coordinated care delivery.
· GP Masterclasses & Practical Sessions – Expert-led sessions will equip GPs with up- to-date clinical skills in emergency care, including ENT emergencies, fracture recognition, suturing techniques and ECG interpretation.
· Basic Life Support (BLS) Training – To boost pre-hospital emergency readiness, GPs and their teams will receive training in CPR, AED and essential emergency response.
The inaugural events saw participation from GPs representing over 130 clinics across Malaysia, demonstrating strong interest and commitment from the primary care community in enhancing emergency response capabilities.
Jean-François Naa, CEO of IHH Healthcare Malaysia, said, “Primary care is the foundation of a resilient healthcare system, and GPs are often the first point of contact for patients. Through this collaboration, we are strengthening that vital role – ensuring GPs have direct access, streamlined referral pathways and timely clinical support when patients need hospital care. Our goal is to deliver comprehensive care at every stage of the patient journey, with seamless continuity from clinic to hospital and back.”
Dr. Jeewadas Baladas, Consultant Emergency Physician and Head of Emergency Services at IHH Healthcare Malaysia, said, “From pre-hospital care to A&E admission and beyond, every step in the patient journey is vital. Closer collaboration between GPs and our A&E teams ensures timely, evidence-based care for patients when clinically indicated. Our 18 A&E departments follow a standardised triaging system and clinical pathways, ensuring consistent, high-quality emergency care.”
The nationwide rollout of this collaboration marks a step forward in redefining emergency care delivery in Malaysia. By bridging the gap between GPs and emergency departments through timely access, structured communication and shared clinical responsibility, IHH Healthcare Malaysia is setting new standards for responsiveness, coordination, and excellence in patient care.
ABOUT IHH HEALTHCARE MALAYSIA IHH Healthcare Malaysia is one of the largest private healthcare providers in Malaysia, with approximately 3,500 beds. Our healthcare network of 18 hospitals comprises Gleneagles Hospitals, Island Hospital, Pantai Hospitals, Prince Court Medical Centre and Timberland Medical Centre, complemented by ancillary services including Premier Integrated Labs, Premier Integrated Rehab and a chain of primary care clinics under Twin Towers Medical Centre. Our team of over 15,000 staff and more than 1,500 consultants are strongly committed to our aspiration to Care. For Good. where we prioritise patients’ needs to deliver quality clinical outcomes.
IHH Healthcare Malaysia is part of IHH Healthcare, a world-leading integrated healthcare provider with presence in 10 countries, including its key markets of Malaysia, Singapore, Turkiye, India and Greater China (including Hong Kong). IHH’s portfolio of trusted brands include Gleneagles, Island Hospital, Pantai, Prince Court, Timberland Medical Centre, Acibadem, Fortis, Mount Elizabeth and Parkway. Our vision is to be the world’s most trusted healthcare services network.
Sipika Singh, Chief Commercial Officer of IHH Healthcare Malaysia and Deputy CEO of Gleneagles Hospital Johor and Rahmatullah Baragau, Head of Indonesia Market at MHTC during the launch event.
Trusted by over 200,000 Indonesian patients, IHH Healthcare Malaysia’s hospitals lead the way in innovative, patient-first care with expert teams and convenient locations JAKARTA, Indonesia, May 30 (Bernama) — IHH Healthcare Malaysia proudly marks its third consecutive year organising the exclusive Malaysia Healthcare Expo (MHX) in Indonesia, reaffirming its commitment to delivering world-class, patient-centred care to the Indonesian community. In partnership with the Malaysia Healthcare Travel Council (MHTC), MHX Jakarta 2025 will be held from 8 to 11 May at Terra Atrium, Central Park Mall, further solidifying Malaysia’s position as a leading destination for accessible and high-quality medical tourism.
“Our presence at the Malaysia Healthcare Expo 2025 is a testament to IHH Healthcare Malaysia’s strong commitment to the health and well-being of the Indonesian community. With over three decades of trust and more than 200,000 Indonesian patients cared for each year, we remain focused on delivering world-class care, personalised support and accessible treatment options. In fact, one in every three Indonesian patients receiving treatment in Malaysia chooses an IHH hospital. Every patient that comes to us reflects our continued dedication to being a trusted healthcare partner at every stage of their healthcare journey,” said Sipika Singh, Chief Commercial Officer of IHH Healthcare Malaysia and Deputy CEO of Gleneagles Hospital Johor.
As a leading private healthcare provider, IHH Healthcare Malaysia operates a network of 18 hospitals with established brands spread across major cities in Malaysia, including Gleneagles Hospitals, Pantai Hospitals, Prince Court Medical Centre, Timberland Medical Centre, and the newly added Island Hospital. With decades of experience and a strong commitment to providing exceptional care, IHH Healthcare Malaysia has built trust with Indonesian patients, delivering positive clinical outcomes and accessible healthcare options that meet their unique needs.
“MH Expo Exclusive 2025, in partnership with IHH Healthcare Malaysia, reinforces our dedication to bridging Indonesia with Malaysia’s exceptional healthcare services”, said Rahmatullah Baragau, Head of Indonesia Market at MHTC.
At the expo, visitors will have the opportunity to explore a range of health screening packages, treatment options and the latest healthcare advancements from leading hospitals, including Gleneagles Hospital Penang, Gleneagles Hospital Kuala Lumpur, Gleneagles Hospital Johor, Pantai Hospital Kuala Lumpur, Pantai Hospital Melaka, Prince Court Medical Centre, Timberland Medical Centre and Island Hospital. These hospitals are known for their expertise in key specialties such as cancer care, heart health, orthopaedics, brain and nerve disorders and digestive health. Each offers personalised treatment plans, supported by advanced medical technology and experienced specialists.
Exclusive offers for Indonesian patients include buy-one-get-one-free deals on health screenings and special health packages with complimentary hotel stays. Through a partnership with Batik Air Malaysia, discounted flights are available, offering Indonesian patients preferential pricing, flexibility in travel dates and passenger names, as well as priority check-in and baggage handling. These benefits make it easier for Indonesian patients to access affordable, top-tier healthcare just a short flight away.
Understanding the distinct needs of international patients, IHH Healthcare Malaysia has developed a patient-first framework designed to offer seamless support from initial consultation to recovery. This approach includes assistance with treatment options, cost inquiries, appointment scheduling, travel and accommodation arrangements, ensuring every Indonesian patient has a smooth healthcare experience.
To further ease the process, IHH Healthcare Malaysia offers a user-friendly one-stop website with multiple communication channels, including an International Patient Hotline available by phone, email, and WhatsApp, staffed by Bahasa Indonesia-speaking medical professionals. Additionally, dedicated International Patient Centres (IPCs) at each hospital provide personalised, in-person assistance, helping guide Indonesian patients every step of the way—from their first inquiry to treatment and recovery.
Through its commitment to continuous innovation, patient care, and operational excellence, IHH Healthcare Malaysia has earned recognition on both regional and global stages. The healthcare group was recently named APAC Hospital Group – Excellence in Medical Tourism of the Year at the Global Health Indonesia Summit 2025. In Newsweek’s World’s Best Hospitals 2025, 12 of its hospitals were ranked, with Gleneagles Hospital Kuala Lumpur, Island Hospital, Pantai Hospital Kuala Lumpur, and Prince Court Medical Centre all listed in Malaysia’s Top 10. Gleneagles Hospital Kuala Lumpur climbed to #204 globally, up from #223 the previous year.
Building on this momentum, IHH Healthcare Malaysia is deepening its commitment to the Indonesian community by offering trusted expertise, culturally attuned care and greater access to world-class treatment. MHX Jakarta 2025 represents the next step in strengthening cross-border partnerships and expanding healthcare choices for Indonesian patients.
Malaysia Healthcare Expo Jakarta May 2025
Date: 8 May to 11 May 2025 Time: 10:00 am – 10:00 pm Venue: Terra Atrium, Central Park Mall
ABOUT IHH HEALTHCARE MALAYSIA IHH Healthcare Malaysia is one of the largest private healthcare providers in Malaysia, with approximately 3,500 beds. Our healthcare network of 18 hospitals comprises Gleneagles Hospitals, Island Hospital, Pantai Hospitals, Prince Court Medical Centre and Timberland Medical Centre, complemented by ancillary services including Premier Integrated Labs, Premier Integrated Rehab and a chain of primary care clinics under Twin Towers Medical Centre. Our team of over 15,000 staff and more than 1,500 consultants are strongly committed to our aspiration to Care. For Good. where we prioritise patients’ needs to deliver quality clinical outcomes.
IHH Healthcare Malaysia is part of IHH Healthcare, a world-leading integrated healthcare provider with presence in 10 countries, including its key markets of Malaysia, Singapore, Turkiye, India and Greater China (including Hong Kong). IHH’s portfolio of trusted brands include Gleneagles, Island Hospital, Pantai, Prince Court, Timberland Medical Centre, Acibadem, Fortis, Mount Elizabeth and Parkway. Our vision is to be the world’s most trusted healthcare services network.
Malaysia Healthcare Travel Council (MHTC), founded in 2009 and operating under the purview of Ministry of Health (MOH) Malaysia, is tasked with developing and nurturing the “Malaysia Healthcare” brand. MHTC enhances, coordinates and promotes Malaysia’s healthcare travel industry by fostering industry collaborations and establishing valuable public-private partnerships both domestically and internationally. Working with 78 private hospitals across Malaysia, MHTC aims to elevate the healthcare travel industry through an active ecosystem, a robust “Malaysia Healthcare” brand, and strategic market initiatives. The “Malaysia Healthcare” brand aspires to position Malaysia as the premier global healthcare destination. As a significant export service, Malaysia’s healthcare travel industry plays a vital role in the nation’s economy.
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