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Irish Independent
2 days ago
- Business
- Irish Independent
Minister Healy-Rae claims he ‘personally championed' new planning exemptions
The review forms part of the Implementation Plan for the Planning and Development Act 2024 with Minister Browne saying the changes create an ability to expand and improve existing planning exemptions to allow for the appropriate adaptation of dwellings to changing needs is a key consideration. The minister explained the new changes would take many applications out of the system that don't need to be there, freeing up local authority planners' time and allowing more resources to be focused on larger projects. Minister Browne explained that public submissions will be 'extremely important' as it is recognised, especially in urban areas, that some exempted developments may have unintended impacts on neighbouring properties. A public consultation process will run for four weeks over the summer period. Following a review of all submissions, updated Exempted Development Regulations will be finalised as quickly as possible. 'Therefore, any proposed exemptions in relation to housing can only be improved by having full public consultation and I would encourage anyone with something to say to engage with the process when it opens up for contributions,' Minister Browne said. Welcoming the announcement, Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Michael Healy-Rae said the proposal is practical and long-overdue and one he 'personally championed' during pre-government policy talks. 'This is something I've been pushing for over many years, in policy discussions before entering government and throughout my time in politics,' Minister Healy-Rae said. "I've consistently called for more flexibility and clarity around planning exemptions, because these are the real-life issues that come up in every county and every parish. It's great to now see these proposals taking shape,' he added. Minister Healy-Rae stated that too often people are caught up in red tape trying to do something as simple as converting a roof space or putting in a modular home for a family member. He feels the review will cut through this and help people to move faster, adding that local authorities, especially in rural areas, will see direct benefits from the move. 'This change will ease a massive administrative burden on councils, particularly in rural counties like Kerry. It's about using common sense to improve housing delivery whether it's for an older parent, an adult child, or a family trying to make their home work better for their needs,' he said. Minister Healy-Rae urged Minister Browne to 'move quickly' and complete the process. Once the regulations are finalised, he said it would bring clarity that is important for families, for planners, and for the overall efficiency of the housing system.
Malaysian Reserve
29-05-2025
- Business
- Malaysian Reserve
Fangzhou Showcases AI-Driven Healthcare Ecosystem at PHARMCHINA as China's Shift to Digital Medicine Accelerates
GUANGZHOU, China, May 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Fangzhou Inc. ('Fangzhou' or the 'Company') ( a leader in Internet healthcare solutions, took center stage at the 4th Annual 'Internet + Pharma' Service Innovation Conference, held during the 90th PHARMCHINA exhibition in Guangzhou, and presented its AI-powered healthcare ecosystem to over 300 industry experts. The event coincided with China's accelerated healthcare digitization efforts, including the recently introduced 2025-2030 Pharmaceutical Industry Digital Transformation Implementation Plan ('Implementation Plan') which emerged from a collaborative effort among seven regulatory bodies, comprising the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology ('MIIT'), the National Health Commission, the Ministry of Commerce, and other key ministries. Fangzhou's founder, chairman, and CEO Dr. Xie Fangmin remarked, 'Our H2H (Hospital-to-Home) smart healthcare ecosystem leverages advanced AI tools that align with China's healthcare industry roadmap and help to improve healthcare accessibility.' AI-enabled Healthcare During the keynote session, Guo Zhi, Senior Vice President of Technology at Fangzhou, shared the latest advancements the Company's AI-driven H2H smart healthcare ecosystem, highlighting its cutting-edge solution to mitigate hallucination risks in medical large language models. He also outlined how AI integration, such as intelligent pre-consultation using its AI assistant, is driving efficiency gains and patient satisfaction across its platform. Guo noted that, 'AI is transforming healthcare from labor-intensive to algorithm-driven', and highlighted Fangzhou's commitment to addressing China's twin challenges of an aging population and rapidly growing healthcare needs. AI Transformation as Strategic Imperative In recent years, China's national policies have placed growing emphasis on AI adoption throughout the healthcare sector, marking a clear shift in regulatory and developmental priorities. The recent Implementation Plan positions AI and digital transformation as core requirements for industry advancement. This policy momentum is driving widespread adoption of smart technologies and reshaping the strategic roadmaps of healthcare enterprises nationwide. Looking ahead, Fangzhou remains committed to advancing its mission by deepening AI integration across diverse healthcare settings. About Fangzhou Inc. Fangzhou Inc. ( is China's leading online chronic disease management platform, serving 49.2 million registered users and 223,000 physicians (as of December 31, 2024). The Company specializes in delivering tailored medical care and precision medicine solutions. For more information, visit About 4th 'Internet + Pharma' Service Innovation Conference The conference brought together over 300 industry representatives, uniting government, industry, academia, research, and medical sectors to jointly explore pathways and opportunities for the pharmaceutical industry's transformation and upgrading. Media ContactFor further inquiries or interviews, please reach out to:Xingwei Zhao Associate Director of Public Relations Email: pr@ Disclaimer: This press release contains forward-looking statements. Actual results may differ materially from those anticipated due to various factors. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these statements
Yahoo
29-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Fangzhou Showcases AI-Driven Healthcare Ecosystem at PHARMCHINA as China's Shift to Digital Medicine Accelerates
GUANGZHOU, China, May 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Fangzhou Inc. ("Fangzhou" or the "Company") ( a leader in Internet healthcare solutions, took center stage at the 4th Annual "Internet + Pharma" Service Innovation Conference, held during the 90th PHARMCHINA exhibition in Guangzhou, and presented its AI-powered healthcare ecosystem to over 300 industry experts. The event coincided with China's accelerated healthcare digitization efforts, including the recently introduced 2025-2030 Pharmaceutical Industry Digital Transformation Implementation Plan ("Implementation Plan") which emerged from a collaborative effort among seven regulatory bodies, comprising the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology ("MIIT"), the National Health Commission, the Ministry of Commerce, and other key ministries. Fangzhou's founder, chairman, and CEO Dr. Xie Fangmin remarked, "Our H2H (Hospital-to-Home) smart healthcare ecosystem leverages advanced AI tools that align with China's healthcare industry roadmap and help to improve healthcare accessibility." AI-enabled Healthcare During the keynote session, Guo Zhi, Senior Vice President of Technology at Fangzhou, shared the latest advancements the Company's AI-driven H2H smart healthcare ecosystem, highlighting its cutting-edge solution to mitigate hallucination risks in medical large language models. He also outlined how AI integration, such as intelligent pre-consultation using its AI assistant, is driving efficiency gains and patient satisfaction across its platform. Guo noted that, "AI is transforming healthcare from labor-intensive to algorithm-driven", and highlighted Fangzhou's commitment to addressing China's twin challenges of an aging population and rapidly growing healthcare needs. AI Transformation as Strategic Imperative In recent years, China's national policies have placed growing emphasis on AI adoption throughout the healthcare sector, marking a clear shift in regulatory and developmental priorities. The recent Implementation Plan positions AI and digital transformation as core requirements for industry advancement. This policy momentum is driving widespread adoption of smart technologies and reshaping the strategic roadmaps of healthcare enterprises nationwide. Looking ahead, Fangzhou remains committed to advancing its mission by deepening AI integration across diverse healthcare settings. About Fangzhou Inc. Fangzhou Inc. ( is China's leading online chronic disease management platform, serving 49.2 million registered users and 223,000 physicians (as of December 31, 2024). The Company specializes in delivering tailored medical care and precision medicine solutions. For more information, visit About 4th "Internet + Pharma" Service Innovation Conference The conference brought together over 300 industry representatives, uniting government, industry, academia, research, and medical sectors to jointly explore pathways and opportunities for the pharmaceutical industry's transformation and upgrading. Media ContactFor further inquiries or interviews, please reach out to:Xingwei Zhao Associate Director of Public Relations Email: pr@ Disclaimer: This press release contains forward-looking statements. Actual results may differ materially from those anticipated due to various factors. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these statements View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Fangzhou Inc.
Express Tribune
26-01-2025
- Business
- Express Tribune
Can privatisation cause transformation?
Listen to article ISLAMABAD: The recently released Prime Minister's Economic Transformation Agenda rightly acknowledges that "many state-owned enterprises (SOEs) – some heavily loss-making – continue to be on the books of the government. Cumulative losses from loss-making SOEs were $3.7 billion (1% of GDP) in FY21 and $2.9 billion (0.9% of GDP) in FY22. These SOEs not only impose a high and unnecessary fiscal cost but also harm economic efficiency by employing workers and using capital and market opportunities out of which efficient private sector firms could be making productive use." Correct diagnosis is half the treatment already, and in that respect, the authors of the Prime Minister's Economic Transformation Agenda and Implementation Plan deserve appreciation. However, the other half is the solution, including the political commitment. The document repeats the old mantra of privatisation of loss-making commercial SOEs on a priority basis. The failure of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) privatisation is a case in point. By prioritising loss-making enterprises, we make the whole process susceptible to failure. Privatisation is a complex process, and it is admirable that the government has reassured its commitment to privatisation through its recent announcements. It should start by developing a comprehensive policy framework for privatisation. We propose that the privatisation process should begin by offering profit-making commercial SOEs first. We identified four categories of commercial SOEs in our proposal. The commercial SOEs earning profit for the government must be put on the top of the list of SOEs to be privatised instead of keeping them as profit earners. They, like a magnet, will attract prospective buyers, and that not only will set the pace of privatisation of the SOEs but restore the trust in the domestic and foreign investors that the government is not interested in doing business and that it wants to see the private sector thrive and flourish. There are some state-owned enterprises which are performing relatively well with mixed financial performance yet with strong business prospects. The government should follow strategic divestment by offering shares to qualified private sector players with the goal of bringing in productivity gain, professional management and improvement in profitability. Strategic divestment should be coupled with management control by the private investors. There are some SOEs that have outlived their utility in terms of core business objective but have valuable assets including land on their balance sheet. Asset stripping should be allowed to realise their commercial value and proceeds should be used to settle liabilities. The land can be re-notified and disposed of either by sale through auction or can be leased in case a viable business plan is proposed by the private sector. The land can also be allotted to the provincial government. Finally, there are enterprises in mature industries but reporting consistent financial losses which should be fully privatised either through an open auction or a negotiated sale with qualified buyers in the same sector. There are additional measures which are needed, some of them outlined here. The Privatisation Commission should take qualified buyers into confidence and share relevant sensitive corporate information prior to asking them to submit binding offers. Appropriate non-disclosure agreements should be signed with potential bidders before sharing sensitive corporate data. This will help in building confidence among potential investors and will increase the chances of successful transactions. In the case of privatisation of a CSOE where it is a monopoly, the privatisation must not result in a change of hands only from the public to private sector (like the example of K-Electric). The government must ensure that the sector is already deregulated and liberalised on a priority basis. Job loss is a significant concern during and after privatisation, necessitating comprehensive strategies to support affected employees. Various policy options for retrenched employees are as follows, which can be adopted on a case-to-case basis: One – Offer equity at a price determined by the Privatisation Commission. Two – Voluntary redundancy package like a golden handshake scheme. Three – Where necessary, the services of deserving employees may be placed under the federal government till their retirement. By adopting a carefully deliberated policy and a practical mechanism, the government can ensure the success of privatisation, which will reduce fiscal deficit, and will unleash competition as well as opportunities for private sector investment. THE WRITER IS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE POLICY RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF MARKET ECONOMY (PRIME), AN INDEPENDENT ECONOMIC POLICY THINK TANK
