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Barnama
21-07-2025
- Business
- Barnama
Airwallex Recognised as a Company of Good for Commitment to Corporate Purpose and Social Impact in Singapore
SINGAPORE, July 21 (Bernama) -- Airwallex, a leading global financial platform for modern businesses, has been recognised as a Company of Good (COG) by the National Volunteer & Philanthropy Centre (NVPC) for its meaningful and growing contributions to corporate purpose and community impact in Singapore. This national recognition affirms Airwallex's ongoing commitment to building a more inclusive and sustainable future through purposeful business practices, in line with the Forward Singapore movement and COG's five pillars: People, Society, Governance, Environment, and Economic.
Business Wire
21-07-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Airwallex Recognised as a Company of Good for Commitment to Corporate Purpose and Social Impact in Singapore
SINGAPORE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Airwallex, a leading global financial platform for modern businesses, has been recognised as a Company of Good (COG) by the National Volunteer & Philanthropy Centre (NVPC) for its meaningful and growing contributions to corporate purpose and community impact in Singapore. This national recognition affirms Airwallex's ongoing commitment to building a more inclusive and sustainable future through purposeful business practices, in line with the Forward Singapore movement and COG's five pillars: People, Society, Governance, Environment, and Economic. 'At Airwallex, purpose is central to our mission,' said Lucy Liu, Co-founder and President, Airwallex. 'We're proud to be recognised as a Company of Good and to do our part in strengthening the communities in which we live and work. We believe innovation and impact go hand in hand – and we'll continue finding new ways to use our time, product, and expertise to drive economic empowerment, inclusion, and opportunity.' Airwallex Impact: Turning purpose into action Airwallex's recognition is a strong endorsement of Airwallex Impact, its global social impact programme launched in late 2024, grounded in the company's pledge to the Pledge 1% movement – a global initiative that encourages companies to commit 1% of equity, product, profit, and employee time for the greater good. Since committing to Pledge 1%, over 120 Airwallex employees globally have contributed volunteer days across a diverse range of activities in the first half of 2025 – a 58% uplift compared to the whole of 2024. Through Airwallex Impact, the company will continue to deliver volunteering initiatives, forge social impact partnerships, and establish donation frameworks across its global offices, including its Singapore headquarters. Creating lasting impact on the ground in Singapore In Singapore, Airwallex employees have already begun making a tangible difference through a range of volunteering initiatives in 2025 that support youth empowerment, marine conservation, and environmental innovation. Highlights include: Inspiring the next generation of tech leaders: In partnership with United Women Singapore's Girls2Pioneers initiative, Airwallex hosted 16 aspiring young women for a hands-on FinTech & Career Readiness Workshop. The experience included crash courses in Engineering, Product, Commercial, Brand and People Operations – giving participants a real-world window into STEM careers. Marine conservation in action: Employees took part in a reef survey with Marine Stewards, contributing data to preserve Singapore's marine biodiversity and protect its coastal ecosystems. Ocean clean-up initiative: Airwallex employees joined Ocean Purpose Project – a Pasir Ris-based social enterprise – for a half-day kayak clean-up and learning journey. Participants collected trash from the sea, explored a native seaweed farm, and learned how plastic waste is being converted into low-sulphur fuel and bio-stimulants to restore our oceans. Looking ahead: 'Invest In Our Home' with Endowus Airwallex is also proud to be the Gold Partner for the upcoming Endowus Giving Machines (EGB) Campaign, running from August 2025 to January 2026. These islandwide 'virtual giving machines' – which can be found at high traffic areas such as MRT stations, bus stops, malls and cinemas – enable individuals to make charitable donations to a wide range of causes. Since its launch, the initiative has raised nearly S$300,000 in donations for over 40 local charities. This year, EGB is held in conjunction with SG60, aligning with the theme of 'Building Our Singapore Together' where contributions may be eligible for the SG Gives matching grant. 'We're excited to partner with Airwallex on the Endowus Giving Machines campaign to make giving more accessible, visible and impactful across Singapore," said Gregory Van, Co-founder and CEO, Endowus. "Airwallex's commitment to social impact aligns with our shared belief that finance can be a force for good – not just in building wealth, but in enabling broader social impact. Together, we're empowering more people to support meaningful causes that they care about in simple, everyday ways." As Airwallex continues to grow in Singapore and across the region, its focus remains clear: to create long-term value for businesses, communities and the broader economy by pairing world-class financial infrastructure with strong corporate purpose. About Airwallex Airwallex is a leading financial platform building the future of global banking for modern businesses. By combining proprietary infrastructure with software and AI, Airwallex is reimagining how businesses manage accounts, access capital, control spend, and embed financial services. Designed to replace fragmented, legacy systems, Airwallex offers a unified platform for global financial operations – providing everything from multi-currency business accounts to payments to spend management and embedded financial products. Founded in Melbourne and trusted by over 150,000 businesses worldwide – including TikTok, Rippling, Navan, Qantas, and SHEIN – Airwallex is powering a new era of global banking without borders.
South Wales Argus
17-07-2025
- Health
- South Wales Argus
Newport COG mental health support is only one of its kind
Newport council has a specialist programme to address what are termed co-occurring issues putting people at increased risk such as misusing drug or alcohol while also being mentally unwell or issues such as homelessness. But Dr Liz Andrew, a consultant clinical psychologist for Gwent's Aneurin Bevan University Health Board, said the service is only funded in the city and hasn't yet been expanded to other councils, though it is being considered in Caerphilly. She was speaking at a meeting of Monmouthshire County Council's public services committee where staff from mental health charity Mind, which works across Gwent, outlined a number of barriers people in mental distress experience while trying to access support, including if they are using alcohol or other drugs. In Newport the health board funds the COG service with the city council to support people who could be those using drugs and alcohol, those who are homeless or members of staff who may have 'too much shame' to seek help otherwise, said Dr Anderew. Warning suicidal people can be denied support due to drugs or alcohol use 'We are a chubby community', locals respond after famous 'gymfluencer' slams town Cafe owner praises customers for supporting her recovery after heart attack 'Because of the way it is funded that only happens in Newport. It would be really good to reduce variation of that across the health board and Caerphilly are keen to work on that.' Statistics such as attendance at A&E, how people are signposted to other support, relapse and reconviction rates are used to evaluate its effectiveness. Dr Andrew said: 'It evaluates really well to the point they (Newport) recurringly fund it, using the housing revenue support grant to continue the funding around the homelessness support project. 'What we know is that if we reduce emergency evictions, and if we support people's mental well-being and we reduce re-traumatisation that generally people are less likely to enter a suicidal crises. It looks at those sort of factors in the evaluation.' Frances Taylor, independent councillor for Magor West, suggested the committee write to Monmouthshire County Council's cabinet member to consider a similar scheme. She said it was likely most councillors would be aware of people who have been unable to access support due to substance misuse and said people will use such substances to manage discomfort. 'I certainly know of a significant number of people struggling with their mental health who perhaps turn to substances, and then active addition, and there isn't specific support available to them. It's a significant concern for me.'
Associated Press
24-06-2025
- Health
- Associated Press
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and St. Jude Researchers Find Genetic Ancestry Influences How Gene Mutations Impact Cancer Prognosis in Patients With T-cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
Study is the first to explore the impact of genetic ancestry on tumor genomics in T-ALL PHILADELPHIA and MEMPHIS, Tenn., June 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Investigators at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), St. Jude Children's Research Hospital (St. Jude), Dana Farber Cancer Institute (DFCI), and the Children's Oncology Group (COG), unveiled for the first time that changes in certain genes affect an aggressive cancer, T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (T-ALL), differently depending on genetic ancestry. The collaborative study, published recently in the journal Blood Cancer Discovery, further reinforces the critical role of personalized medicine in advancing the treatment of pediatric cancers such as T-ALL. Most children in the U.S. newly diagnosed with cancer are treated through clinical trials or with regimens established by earlier trial findings. Increasingly, these frontline trials use prognostic biomarkers to guide treatments related to whether patients have high risk or low risk disease. While previous studies found that genetic ancestry affects how certain gene changes appear in cancer, researchers can now show that these gene changes may also predict outcomes differently depending upon an individual's ancestry. 'Our research demonstrates it is essential to ensure the equitable implementation of genomic biomarkers in treatment decisions or we may introduce disparities,' said David T. Teachey, MD, a lead study author at CHOP and Chair of the Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia Disease Committee in the COG. 'Without this critical step, we risk misclassifying patients into the incorrect high- or low-risk groups, potentially causing undertreatment and increased risk of relapse, or overtreatment and unnecessary side effects, especially in populations of non-European descent.' Study participants were enrolled in the COG's multicenter phase 3 randomized clinical trial AALL0434 (NCT04408005) conducted from 2007 to 2014. Of the eligible participants evaluable with T-ALL, researchers analyzed complete sequencing for 1,309 individuals included in this study. They found that 80% had mutations in genes where prognostic impact varied depending on their genetic ancestry. For example, a gene called NOTCH1 was linked to better survival in patients of European ancestry but was not associated with better survival in patients of African ancestry. Importantly, this collaborative study brought together experts in the diagnosis and treatment of T-ALL, leukemia genomics, genetic ancestry and social determinants of health research, including study co-author Kira Bona, MD, MPH from DFCI. 'The study provides another important example of the way in which heritable and tumor-acquired genetic variations interact to determine the features and behavior of leukemia,' said study author Charles Mullighan, MBBS (Hons), MSc, MD, Senior Deputy Director of the St. Jude Comprehensive Cancer Center. The study evaluated tools that group patients into risk categories. One method worked well for everyone, no matter their ancestry. But another tool used, developed mainly from European data, sometimes gave misleading results for people from backgrounds other than European ancestry. The researchers also emphasized that certain genetic ancestries may be associated with more aggressive disease forms or different responses to treatment. 'Our groups have a long-standing interest in how genetic ancestry affects cancer biology in children. This study is another example of the fruitful collaboration with COG that led to the discovery of new genetic basis of racial/ethnic differences in leukemia,' said co-corresponding author Jun J. Yang, PhD, Endowed Chair in Pharmacogenomics of the St. Jude Department of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences. 'The lessons learned from this work should be investigated in other types of cancer in children and adults to improve outcomes for patients of all ancestral backgrounds,' said first author Haley M. Newman, MD, a junior faculty member at CHOP. The research was supported by K12CA076931-24, Gabriella Miller Kids First (X01HD100702), R03CA256550, Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation, the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, Singapore NMRC, Singapore NUHS NCSP, Hyundai Hope on Wheels, (R01CA193776),(U10CA180886), (R01CA264837), (U24CA114766), (U24CA196173), (U10CA180899, Research Foundation, Pennsylvania Department of Health, the Harrison Willing Memorial Research Fund, The Invisible Prince Foundation, the Aiden Everett Davies Innovation Fund, ALSAC the fundraising and awareness organization of St. Jude, The St. Jude Chromatin Collaborative, (P30CA021765), (R35CA197695), (U54CA243124) and the Canadian Institute for Health Research. Newman et al. 'Impact of Genetic Ancestry on Genomics and Survival Outcomes in T-cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia.' Blood Cancer Discov. Online May 28, 2025. DOI: 10.1158/ About Children's Hospital of Philadelphia: A non-profit, charitable organization, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia was founded in 1855 as the nation's first pediatric hospital. Through its long-standing commitment to providing exceptional patient care, training new generations of pediatric healthcare professionals, and pioneering major research initiatives, the hospital has fostered many discoveries that have benefited children worldwide. Its pediatric research program is among the largest in the country. The institution has a well-established history of providing advanced pediatric care close to home through its CHOP Care Network, which includes more than 50 primary care practices, specialty care and surgical centers, urgent care centers, and community hospital alliances throughout Pennsylvania and New Jersey. CHOP also operates the Middleman Family Pavilion and its dedicated pediatric emergency department in King of Prussia, the Behavioral Health and Crisis Center (including a 24/7 Crisis Response Center) and the Center for Advanced Behavioral Healthcare, a mental health outpatient facility. Its unique family-centered care and public service programs have brought Children's Hospital of Philadelphia recognition as a leading advocate for children and adolescents. For more information, visit About St. Jude Children's Research Hospital St. Jude Children's Research Hospital is leading the way the world understands, treats and cures childhood cancer, sickle cell disease and other life-threatening disorders. It is the only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center devoted solely to children. Treatments developed at St. Jude have helped push the overall childhood cancer survival rate from 20% to 80% since the hospital opened more than 60 years ago. St. Jude shares the breakthroughs it makes to help doctors and researchers at local hospitals and cancer centers around the world improve the quality of treatment and care for even more children. To learn more, visit read St. Jude Progress a digital magazine, and follow St. Jude on social media at @stjuderesearch. Contact: Jennifer Lee Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (267) 426-6084 [email protected] Contact: Michael Sheffield St. Jude Children's Research Hospital (901) 379-6072 [email protected] [email protected] View original content: SOURCE Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Yahoo
16-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Shenango Valley Shuttle Service Launches Mobile Fare Collection Platform, RideSVSS, on June 16
In Partnership with Modeshift, New Digital System Brings Contactless Payments and Mobile QR Code Validation to Mercer County's Fixed-route Service HERMITAGE, Pa., June 16, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Shenango Valley Shuttle Service, operated by the Mercer County Regional Council of Governments (COG), launches a new digital fare payment platform on June 16, designed to bring convenience and flexibility to riders across the Shenango Valley. The third generation fare collection system, developed in partnership with Modeshift, introduces contactless mobile payments and ticketing, allowing riders to pay and board with a tap of their smartphone. Riders can now use a free app to purchase fares and validate their trip by scanning a QR code onboard. While the mobile system marks a major step forward in transit modernization for the region, cash payments will still be accepted on all Shenango Valley Shuttle Service routes to offer riders flexible payment options. Standard one-way fares remain $1.25. A new One-Day Pass is also available for riders who plan to make multiple trips in a single day. One-Day passes must be purchased through the app or at the customer service center located at 2495 Highland Rd. Hermitage, PA. "Our goal is to ensure we're serving the needs of the Mercer County and Shenango Valley communities as they evolve," said Jill Boozer, Executive Director of the Mercer County Regional COG. "By introducing new technology, we're not only making transit more convenient but also opening the door to future improvements that reflect how people live and travel today." Key features of the new system include: Mobile App: Riders can download the app for Apple or Android devices, enabling fare payment and QR-code ride validation directly from their smartphones. The app is available now to download in both Apple and Google Play Stores: iOS: Android: One-Day Pass Option: A new pass type designed for added convenience and value for riders making multiple trips in a day. Web Portal: Riders can take advantage of RideSVSS' features through a convenient online portal that streamlines fare purchases and trip planning. Visit for more details. Smart Pay Account: Custom profiles to manage travel, view past purchases, buy passes and add funds to smart cards or digital wallets. Smart Cards: For riders who prefer not to use their phones, reloadable smart cards connected to e-wallets offer an easy, tap-and-go alternative. Data-Driven Planning: The digital platform provides real-time usage insights to help inform future service changes and improvements. "This launch is about more than just going digital, it's about laying the foundation for a transit system that's responsive, forward-looking, and easier to use," said Miroslav Katsarov, CEO of Modeshift. "Shenango Valley is joining a growing movement of agencies using modern fare collection to connect more meaningfully with the communities they serve." The new digital platform does not apply to the Mercer County Community Transit, which continues to operate separately. The shuttle currently operates four fixed routes, Monday through Friday 8:00 am- 5:00 pm, and two on Saturday 8:00 am- 4:00 pm, excluding Sundays and select holidays. To learn more about the Shenango Valley Shuttle Service partnership and other initiatives, visit About Modeshift Modeshift, Inc. is a technology company that helps transit agencies modernize their user-facing technology and the underlying infrastructure to improve efficiency, increase ridership and provide adequate, sustainability-oriented service. It is the only all-in-one digital mobility infrastructure platform that also gives the transit industry the tools to reduce their carbon emissions and aim for sustainability. Our core product is Account-based Fare Collection System, based on the Microsoft Azure cloud and delivered as a service (Software as a Service – SaaS). Modeshift also provides other subsystems which complete the stack of hardware and software needed to operate a modern transit system such as Mobile ticketing, AVL/CAD and real-time passenger information. View source version on Contacts Media Contact: Daria Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
