홍콩, 2025년 12월 30일 -- 아시아태평양 지역 사업자들은 향후 1년간 자신의 경제 여건이 개선될 것이라는 기대가 높은 것으로 나타났다. 비(非)사업자에 비해 경제와 건강을 스스로 관리할 수 있다는 인식도 뚜렷해, 삶 전반에 대한 자신감과 주도성이 두드러졌다는 분석이다. 건강 및 웰니스 뉴트리션 전문 글로벌 기업 허벌라이프(Herbalife)가 지난 17일 '2025 아시아태평양 건강 및 경제 역량 인식 조사' 결과를 발표했다. 지난 10월 실시된 '2025 아시아태평양 건강 및 경제 역량 인식 조사'는 호주, 홍콩, 인도네시아, 일본, 한국, 말레이시아, 필리핀, 싱가포르, 대만, 태국, 베트남 등 11개 국가에서 사업자 2,245명을 포함해 총 8,505명을 대상으로 진행됐다. 조사에서 '건강 역량'은 '자신의 신체적, 정신적, 정서적 웰빙 향상에 도움이 되는 결정을 내릴 수 있는 능력'으로, '경제 역량'은 '재정적 안정성을 높이는 능력'으로 정의했다. 조사에 따르면 아태 지역 사업자 응답자 가운데 74%는 향후 12개월 이내 경제적 여건이 개선될 것으로 내다보며, 같은 질문에 긍
[ 메디채널 김장윤(JASON KIM) 기자 ] 아부다비 승마 클럽, UAE 최고 규모 CSI5 장애물 승마 대회 개최, 국내외 최정상급 기수 및 후원자 한자리에 아부다비, UAE, 2025년 12월 30일 -- 오는 1월, 아부다비 승마 클럽(Abu Dhabi Equestrian Club, ADEC)이 2026년 1월 7일부터 11일까지 5일간, UAE 대통령컵 국제 장애물 승마 대회(UAE President's Cup International Showjumping)를 개최하면서 전 세계 스포츠계의 관심이 아부다비에 집중되고 있다. 이번 대회는 5일 동안 수준 높은 경기와 엄선된 엔터테인먼트, 품격 있는 라이프스타일 경험을 선사할 예정이다. UAE 장애물 승마 역사상 최대 규모인 총상금 324만 디르함(AED)이 걸린 이번 챔피언십에는 세계 랭킹 상위권 기수와 세계적 수준의 말, 주요 스포츠 후원자들이 참가해 5일간, 가장 권위 있는 5성급(CSI5*) 경기를 펼친다. 대회는 국제승마연맹(Fédération Équestre Internationale, FEI)과 UAE 승마
The Norwegian Refugee Council's Better Learning Programme, funded by Education Cannot Wait, delivers mental health and psychosocial support alongside education for children in Gaza. GAZA, Palestine, Dec. 30, 2025 -- In a tent in Deir al-Balah, Gaza, 12-year-old Masa carefully places her colored pencil on the page, tracing the curve of a wave. Her brown hair is pulled back in a ponytail, secured with two plastic barrettes. The sea she draws is calm and glimmering. In her real world, nothing is calm. But in this small act of creativity – in the rhythm of drawing a
HONG KONG, Dec. 30, 2025 -- On 30 December, USAS Building System (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. (the "Company" or "USAS") was officially listed on the Main Board of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited, marking the completion of an important step in the Company's entry into the international capital markets and the commencement of a new development phase as a publicly listed company accessible to public investors. The successful listing represents not only a key milestone in the development history of USAS, but also brings the industrial prefabricated steel structure segme
SINGAPORE, Dec. 30, 2025 -- As the 2026 winter ski season approaches, digital travel platform Agoda highlights some of Asia's most unique ski destinations to enjoy the snow and the slopes. According to Agoda's 2026 Travel Outlook Report, a survey of Asian travelers revealed that outdoor adventure and activities ranked as the fourth most popular reason to travel in 2026. With a growing interest in immersive travel experiences, skiing has become a popular activity for both first-timers and seasoned skiers across the region. With travelers today eager to create lasting mem
[ 메디채널 황정호 기자 ] The '10+10' Promo combines a 10% discount on car insurance and an additional RM10 at checkout, with FREE road tax available towards the end of each month. KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Dec. 30, 2025 -- PolicyStreet is rolling out its largest car insurance promotion to date with the launch of its '10+10' Promo, offering an uncapped 10% discount on car insurance premiums alongside an additional RM10 discount. Complemented by their free road tax offering, the campaign is designed to help Malaysians compare insurers and choose coverage that delivers the greatest value, best sui
[ 메디채널 황정호 기자 ] 中国・重慶、2025年12月30日 --新華財経によるニュースレポート: 第6回江北嘴新金融会議(Jiangbeizui New Financial Conference)は、12月28日に重慶市の両江新区で開催されました。「新金融・新たな機会(New Finance, New Opportunities): 包摂的かつ効率的な金融を実現するインテリジェントな融合、そして西部金融センターの発展を促進」をテーマに掲げた本会議には、中国国内外から500名を超える業界専門家および企業関係者が集まりました。 近年、重慶市は「包摂的かつ効率的な金融のためのインテリジェント融合」イニシアチブを推進し、経済発展に対する金融支援の強化を図ってきました。一方、両江新区は、江北嘴に集積する金融機関および金融専門人材の強みを生かし、西部金融センターの中核機能区の整備を支援しています。その結果、江北嘴の金融セクターは総合的な実力と地域的な影響力を着実に高め、実体経済を支える能力も顕著に向上しています。 会議では、両江新区がプライベート・エクイティ・ファンド・クラスターを発表しました。同地区では今年初めから、先進的な製造業、半導体、航空宇宙および宇宙ベースの情報技術、技術の商業化に重点を置いたプライベートエクイテ
SHENZHEN, China, Dec. 30, 2025 -- On December 5, 2025, Dr. Lu Xianping, Founder, Chairman of Shenzhen Chipscreen Biosciences Co., Ltd, has been named the Chinese mainland winner of the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year™ 2025 awards. This recognition honors his outstanding contributions to advancing new-quality productive forces and driving innovation within the pharmaceutical industry. The award program, themed "Two Decades of Unwavering Strength, Forging Ahead in the New Era," celebrates entrepreneurs who shoulder new-era responsibilities and contribute significantl
SYDNEY, Dec. 30, 2025 -- Australia's sauna market experienced strong growth in 2025, reflecting a broader shift toward preventative health, recovery and long-term wellness investment. According to SDS Australia, one of the nation's leading premium sauna retailers, demand has accelerated across both residential and commercial sectors. Across the country, saunas are now increasingly being integrated into private homes, architectural builds, hospitality venues and high-end wellness spaces. Industry observers say the rising awareness of heat therapy's health benefits, combined with a growi
TOKYO, Dec. 29, 2025 -- ARC Group will host the Capital Markets & M&A Forum in Tokyo, an exclusive gathering of the nation's most influential financial professionals, corporate executives, investors, and advisors. Designed for senior decision-makers, this high-impact forum will uncover actionable insights, foster elite connections, and open the door to exceptional deal-making opportunities in Tokyo's fast-evolving capital markets. The event will take place on January 20th, 2026, at the Ritz-Carlton Tokyo Hotel. About ARC Group ARC Group is a global investment bank and ma