• Proving global competitiveness in beauty tech by capturing the CES “Best of Innovation Award”
• AI-powered ‘Scar Beauty Device’ earns double honors in Beauty Tech and Digital Health categories

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Kolmar Korea announced that its AI-powered Scar Beauty Device has won the Best of Innovation Award in the Beauty Tech category at CES 2026, the world’s largest consumer electronics and IT exhibition. The device also received an Innovation Award in the Digital Health category, achieving a double win at this year’s CES.

The Best of Innovation Award is the highest distinction at CES, granted only to technologies that receive top scores across all evaluation criteria, including innovation, design, and technological excellence. Among the 10 Innovation Award honorees in the Beauty Tech category, Kolmar Korea’s technology was selected as the most outstanding.

Introduced last year, the Best of Innovation  in Beauty Tech, drew global attention when Samsung Electronics became its inaugural recipient. Kolmar Korea is the second company overall to receive the honor—and the first cosmetics company worldwide to do so—marking a historic milestone for the global beauty industry.

World’s First All-in-One Scar Treatment and Beauty Device

The award-winning Scar Beauty Device is the world’s first one-stop integrated solution that combines scar treatment and skin coverage in a single device. Traditionally, users applied ointment to a scar and later concealed it with makeup. With this device, both treatment and aesthetic coverage can be completed simultaneously in just 10 minutes.

The core technology lies in AI-driven big data analysis and piezo-electric micro-dispensing technology (Piezo-Electric Plating). When a user captures an image of the scar via a smartphone app, the AI algorithm classifies the scar into one of 12 types and performs a detailed condition analysis. Based on the diagnosis, a customized treatment solution is precisely dispensed onto the scar.

At the same time, the device blends and sprays an optimal combination of more than 180 skin-tone-matched colors to apply seamless cover makeup. The piezo-electric micro-dispensing technology—similar to inkjet printing that ejects material using electrical signals—enables highly precise application without heat generation.

User-Friendly Design Recognized for Accessibility

The Scar Beauty Device also received high marks for its intuitive UI/UX, which allows users to monitor and control the amount of treatment dispensed in real time via a smartphone screen. Designed for ease of use, the device is accessible even to general consumers, significantly enhancing convenience and usability.

Commercialization and Future Expansion Plans

Kolmar Korea plans to complete the technology launch in the first half of 2026 and begin full-scale customer acquisition in the second half of the year. The company also aims to further advance its software to apply the core piezo-electric micro-dispensing technology to customized cosmetics manufacturing, while accelerating smart factory development through government-led AX (AI Transformation) research initiatives.

A Kolmar Korea official stated,
“This Best of Innovation Award is the result of research focused not just on technology itself, but on human-centered user experience and real-world problem solving. We will continue to expand AI, IoT, and big data technologies across cosmetic development and service areas.”

The official added,
“By consistently introducing differentiated beauty tech solutions that integrate AI and digital technologies, Kolmar Korea will continue to lead the global beauty tech industry.”

CES 2026 Exhibition Information

During CES 2026, through January 9, Kolmar Korea is operating a booth at the Venetian Expo, Hall A–D, Booth No. 55050 (Lifestyle Section), where it is showcasing live demonstrations of CAIOME, its microbiome-based scalp diagnostic solution.

Media Contact
Kolmar Holdings
Jang-Woo Lee
jay.lee@kolmar.co.kr

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HANDAN, China, Jan. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — On January 7, 2026, an event was held to release the “2025 Idiom of the Year” in Handan City, known as the “City of Chinese Idioms and Allusions”. Topping the list of ten selected annual idioms is “Jian Ding Bu Yi” (unwavering determination).

The event was co-organized by Chinaso and the Publicity Department of the CPC Handan Municipal Committee. Selection for the “2025 Idiom of the Year” went through four key stages: collection, screening, voting, and expert review. Chinaso, in collaboration with authoritative institutions such as the College of AI, Tsinghua University, sourced idioms that gained widespread popularity and were frequently used in 2025. Relevant data was collected from national and local news websites, relevant trade media, portals, social media and short-video platforms, as well as trending topics and user comments on major social platforms. Big data technology and natural language processing algorithms were then employed to screen the massive dataset. Over 30 initially selected idioms were released online for a public vote, inviting participation from internet users both in China and abroad. Finally, experts conducted in-depth reviews focusing on the social context, cultural connotations, and contemporary significance behind the candidate idioms, ultimately determining the final list of ten idioms.

Compilation of the blue book Report on the Application and Dissemination of Chinese Idioms in the New Era, was officially launched at the event. Professor Yao Xishuang, PhD supervisor at the Communication University of China, President of the Chinese Society for the Modernization of the Language and Script, also editor-in-chief of the report, explained that the core of the compilation work lies in in-depth interpretation and comprehensive analysis. Moreover, precisely monitored data collected by Chinaso over the past two years on the usage of idioms in massive language corpora, as well as analyses conducted by authoritative experts and scholars, will both serve as the foundation to produce an annual report on the application and research of idioms that combines both data-driven support and theoretical depth.

The event was attended by experts, scholars from across the country, as well as representatives from various sectors of Handan City.

Prior to the event, Chinaso invited Melissa, an international student from Beijing Foreign Studies University, to star in a Chinese-English short film titled Melissa’s Journey into Chinese Idioms. The film follows Melissa as she explores Handan City in Hebei Province on the eve of the 2026 New Year. With a history of over 3,000 years, Handan is associated with more than 2,000 idioms. During her visit, Melissa, dressed in Warring States robes, learned the Handan dance, practiced Tai Chi, enjoyed a special idiom-themed meal, and watched a drone light show featuring idiom stories. Following the release of the Chinese and English versions on social platforms, the video garnered attention from internet users both domestically and internationally.

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SYDNEY, Jan. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — At CES 2026, BLUETTI launched Charger 2, the industry’s first unified car and solar smart energy hub, designed to deliver faster, safer, and more intelligent in-vehicle power for Australia’s RV, 4WD, and off-grid van life community.

On-the-road lifestyles require reliable, constant power, but traditional cigarette lighter ports and available chargers fail in charging efficiency and flexibility. Charger 2 breaks these limitations with a compatible, automated approach.

At the core of Charger 2 is a dual-input architecture that draws power from both the vehicle’s alternator and solar panels simultaneously. With up to 1,200W of combined input, it achieves charging speeds up to 13 times faster than standard 12V car ports and nearly twice as fast as BLUETTI’s previous Charger 1. This means charging a 1kWh battery takes about 70 minutes, ensuring fast battery recovery after short drives.

Designed for easy installation in 4WDs, utes, campervans, and motorhomes, Charger 2 maintains approximately 95% compatibility with third-party portable power stations and adds support for modern smart alternators (Euro 6 compliant). For existing Charger 1 users, the upgrade is seamless, using the same wiring layout for a simple drop-in replacement.

Beyond fast charging, Charger 2 functions as the control centre of BLUETTI’s Battery Link vehicle energy management system, automatically managing power flow between the starter battery, solar panels, auxiliary batteries, and DC loads. With the optional Charger 2 DC Hub delivering 600W power, travelers can run high on-board devices through a 12V/50A Anderson port and several DC outlets. Whether driving or parked, plug-and-play power is available without manual switching or draining the starter battery.

Safety is built in as standard. Charger 2 includes comprehensive protection against over-voltage, overheating, and reverse polarity, along with bi-directional reverse charging for starter battery maintenance. Emergency jump-start capability, trickle charging, and pulse maintenance help reduce the risk of flat batteries during remote travel or long-term parking.

Charger 2 offers intelligent monitoring and control through the BLUETTI App, with Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity allowing users to view real-time status, manage outputs, and review energy history. Compatibility with smart alternators is managed via D+ signal communication, ensuring stable operation across modern vehicle platforms.

The BLUETTI Charger 2 launches in Australia on 7 January 2026 at only AUD 599 until 7 February 2026, with a 72-hour AUD 199 offer exclusively for Charger 1 owners.

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Healthcare Holding Schweiz AG, a leading service provider and distributor of medical technology in Switzerland, expands its portfolio through the acquisition of a majority stake in Medddbase International AG, which includes Medddbase Schweiz AG and Medddbase Deutschland GmbH. Healthcare Holding Schweiz is managed by Winterberg Advisory GmbH and KKA Partners.

BAAR, Switzerland, Jan. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Healthcare Holding Schweiz AG has successfully acquired a majority interest in Medddbase International AG, headquartered in Buchs, St. Gallen. Medddbase is a highly specialized service provider for the commercialization and logistics of medical products across Switzerland, the European Union, and the United Kingdom. For nearly 20 years, the company has exclusively supported more than 50 global medical technology manufacturers through a network of five locations (including partner sites), handling close to half a million product shipments annually. Medddbase offers a comprehensive suite of services, including company domiciliation, customer support, warehousing and logistics, accounting, legal and regulatory advisory, required ISO certifications, as well as Swiss and EU importer services (CH-IMP, EU-IMP).

Closing in Baar, Switzerland with:Jonas Oggier, Fabian Kröher, Manfred Menzi-Weder, Fabio Fagagnini, Luigi Bivi, Marco Novoselac, Moritz Kornherr, Nick Hartmann

Fabian Kröher, Chairman of the Board of Healthcare Holding Schweiz AG and Partner at Winterberg Group, commented: “With Medddbase International, we are significantly strengthening our value proposition for international medical technology manufacturers. In addition to exclusive distribution capabilities, we will now offer a modular, end-to-end service platform – ranging from CH- and EU-MDR-compliant import services to logistics backbone solutions, customer support, and financial accounting. This allows us to selectively provide individual service components such as logistics or customer service independently of distribution. Through our Healthcare Holding Schweiz subsidiary QUNIQUE, we can also cover key regulatory roles such as Swiss and EU Authorized Representative (CH-REP, EU-REP). As a result, we further consolidate our position as Switzerland’s leading medical technology distributor while creating a highly attractive gateway into the European market – particularly valued by suppliers from North America and Asia.”

Luigi Bivi, Member of the Board of Directors of Medddbase International AG, added: “Over recent years, we have successfully established Medddbase across the DACH region and further strengthened our presence in the UK and other European markets through local partners. Together with Healthcare Holding Schweiz, we can now systematically build on this strong foundation and further expand our role as a go-to-market backbone for international MedTech manufacturers – from import and logistics services to scalable market access models. With such a strong partner at our side, our development will become even faster and more dynamic, which we very much look forward to. Together with my co-founder Manfred Menzi, I will continue to actively support the management team in our role as members of the Board of Directors.”

About Medddbase International AG

Medddbase International AG, headquartered in Buchs, St. Gallen, is a specialized service provider for the commercialization and logistics of medical products for the Swiss, EU, and UK markets. For almost 20 years, the company has exclusively supported more than 50 global medical technology manufacturers across five locations (including partner sites) and manages nearly half a million product deliveries per year. Its service offering includes domiciliation, customer support, warehousing and logistics, accounting, legal and regulatory advisory, ISO certifications, and Swiss and EU importer services (CH-IMP, EU-IMP).

About Healthcare Holding Schweiz AG

Healthcare Holding Schweiz AG is a Buy, Build & Technologize platform and a leading provider of medical technology products and services in Switzerland. The group is based in Baar and pursues an ambitious growth strategy through acquisitions, often in the context of succession arrangements, partnerships, and organic growth. Healthcare Holding Schweiz and its group companies are committed to the highest standards of innovation and customer satisfaction. The group consistently leverages technology to make business processes safer and more efficient. As a market leader, the company sets new standards for the industry and offers employees attractive development opportunities. All of the management team holds shares in Healthcare Holding Schweiz, thus forming a dynamic community of entrepreneurs. Since 2023, the group has been led by CEO Fabio Fagagnini.

About KKA Partners

Founded in 2018, KKA Partners is a Berlin-based lower mid-market private equity firm that invests in leading companies in Germany, Austria and Switzerland – the so-called “Mittelstand”. The Founding Partners all have a deep-rooted family and professional heritage in the Mittelstand developed over 20 years in working closely with Mittelstand companies. KKA is at the forefront of the next wave of value creation through Technology Enabled Transformation of the Mittelstand.

About Winterberg Advisory GmbH and Winterberg Group AG

Winterberg Group AG, based in Zug, operates as an independent family office for its founders. Winterberg mainly invests in SMEs in the German-speaking region and selectively considers investments in startups and real estate. Winterberg Advisory GmbH is a general partner and fund manager regulated by the German BaFin. Winterberg Advisory has launched numerous private equity funds and is invested in Healthcare Holding Schweiz AG through its funds Winterberg Investment VIII and Winterberg Investment IX. The two Managing Partners, Fabian Kröher and Florian Brickenstein, manage Healthcare Holding Schweiz AG via its board of directors.

For press inquiries, please contact presse@healthcare-holding.ch

Note for Editors: Please reference Healthcare Holding Schweiz AG for any provided quotes and information.

For more information about Medddbase International AG, visit www.medddbase.com 

For more information about Healthcare Holding Schweiz AG, visit www.healthcare-holding.ch 

For more information about other portfolio companies of Healthcare Holding, visit www.senectovia.ch, www.winthermedical.ch, www.mikrona.com, www.orthowalker.ch, www.mcm-schaublin.ch, www.mvb-med.ch, www.dentalaxess.ch, www.effectum-chrep.com, www.cdpswiss.com, www.aestheticbedarf.ch, www.ftcdental.ch, www.inomedicalsolutions.ch, www.quniquegroup.com, www.kundenservicemanagement.ch, www.sevikamedical.com

For more information about KKA Partners visit www.kkapartners.com and about Winterberg www.winterberg.group.

This press release is issued and distributed by Winterberg Advisory GmbH on behalf of Healthcare Holding Schweiz AG.

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PHNOM PENH, Cambodia, Jan. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The Perceiving China & Cambodia Cultural Activities were held in Cambodia from December 13 to 16, 2025, injecting new vitality into China–Cambodia friendship and people-to-people exchanges.

Organized by China Intercontinental Press & Media Co., Ltd., the activities featured a cultural bazaar, a China–Cambodia relation symposium, and the launch of the “China–Cambodia Youth Speak” Vlog Competition. The events were supported by multiple Cambodian institutions, including the Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts of Cambodia, the National Television of Cambodia, the Royal Academy of Cambodia, and the APSARA National Authority.

The cultural bazaar, featuring nearly 40 booths, attracted large crowds with displays of intangible cultural heritage, cultural and creative products, technological innovations, and specialty foods. Chinese elements such as Hanfu, calligraphy, robots, and intelligent dolls were presented alongside Cambodian traditional crafts, including leather carving, palm-leaf weaving, sampot, and traditional masks, drawing enthusiastic participation and interaction from visitors.

Lasting for two days, the cultural bazaar adopted a people-centered, down-to-earth, and warm approach, attracting a large number of local residents and tourists from various countries to participate voluntarily. It served as a vivid platform for promoting mutual learning among civilizations and enhancing people-to-people friendship.

Va Bophary, an official from Cambodia’s Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts, said the event not only showcased the distinctive cultures and civilizations of Cambodia and China, but also reflected the long-standing friendship between the two peoples, helping to deepen cultural and emotional ties between the two countries.

Vinh Bun Eang, an official from Cambodia’s Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport, noted that the joint presentation of Cambodian traditional costumes, exquisite leather carvings and specialty foods alongside Chinese Hanfu, calligraphy and cuisine created a harmonious and vibrant atmosphere for people-to-people exchanges.

During the activities, a China–Cambodia relation symposium was held at the Royal Academy of Cambodia. Co-hosted by the Royal Academy of Cambodia, China Intercontinental Press & Media Co., Ltd., and Jiujiang University, and organized by the Confucius Institute at the Royal Academy of Cambodia, the event focused on the themes of “Deepening Understanding for Balanced Development” and “Cultural Connectivity for Mutual Learning among Civilizations.”

Experts and scholars engaged in in-depth discussions on topics including China–Cambodia strategic cooperation, balanced international relations, people-to-people connectivity, Chinese language education, and tourism cooperation, while also sharing insights within the framework of Belt and Road cooperation.

Dr. Tang Qifang, an associate researcher at the China Institute of International Studies, said that as China–Cambodia relations have been elevated to an all-weather China–Cambodia community with a shared future in the new era, the two sides should further deepen political mutual trust at a higher level, expand higher-quality mutually beneficial cooperation, consolidate higher-level security safeguards, conduct people-to-people exchanges more frequently, and strengthen strategic coordination to higher standards.

Dr. Ka Mathul, Deputy Director International Relations Institute of Cambodia, Royal Academy of Cambodia, shared views on how Cambodia can balance international relations and maintain sound development amid the current geopolitical environment. H.E. Dr. Hong Kim Cheang, Under Secretary of State at the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport of Cambodia, introduced the current situation and future prospects of Chinese language education within Cambodia’s national education system. The symposium provided an important platform for the two countries to deepen strategic coordination and promote people-to-people and cultural exchanges, demonstrating their firm commitment to building a China–Cambodia community with a shared future.

The “China–Cambodia Youth Talk” Vlog Competition was officially launched during the event, with Chinese and international young participants organized to conduct field visits and creative filming at Angkor Wat. The competition aims to encourage youth from both countries to tell stories of China–Cambodia friendship through visual storytelling and showcase achievements in people’s livelihood cooperation. Outstanding entries collected in the follow-up will be showcased on major domestic and international mainstream media as well as new media platforms. Guan Hong, deputy general manager of China Intercontinental Press & Media Co., Ltd., the organizer of the event, said that youth are the hope and backbone of China–Cambodia friendship, expressing the expectation that more touching stories of “China and Cambodia as one family” will be told from a youthful perspective.

Through sustained and diverse activities and multi-dimensional communication, the Perceiving China & Cambodia Cultural Activities will continue to expand the breadth and depth of China–Cambodia people-to-people exchanges and cooperation, consolidate the social foundation of bilateral friendship, promote mutual learning among civilizations, and inject lasting momentum into the long-term and stable development of China–Cambodia relations.

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SINGAPORE, Jan. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — North London Collegiate School (Singapore) proudly celebrates a remarkable triumph as MercuriX Racing is crowned the 2025 Singapore National STEM Racing Champions, an extraordinary achievement in only their second year participating, competing against 14 teams from 7 schools.

The team not only clinched the National Championship title but also secured wins as Knockout Racing Champions and the Best Video Presentation Award. Their outstanding performance has earned them the honour of representing Singapore at the 2026 World STEM Racing Championship, competing against the most accomplished young engineers across the globe.

What Is STEM Racing? 

Supported by Formula 1®, STEM Racing, formerly known as F1 in Schools, is a prestigious international STEM competition for students aged 9 to 19 where participants design and manufacture miniature race cars using advanced CAD/CAM tools. 

However, the competition extends far beyond engineering. Students innovate, collaborate, build brand associations, raise funds, and demonstrate prudent financial and time management, gaining practical competencies essential across professional industries.

The Team Driving Championship Success 

Representing NLCS (Singapore), MercuriX Racing comprises six dedicated team members, Samuel (Team Manager), Braxton (Head of Engineering), Kerri (Manufacture Engineer), Yarun (Research Engineer), Evie (Head of Enterprise), and Denise (Head of Graphic Design). Each member brought their expertise to the table, creating a disciplined, communicative team united by a shared commitment to precision.

Head of Enterprise, Evie shared, “Seeing our identity come together across the portfolio, merchandise, social media, and pit display made all the long nights worth it. It made me feel like I helped shape how people saw us, and I am really proud of that.

Research Engineer, Yarun, added, “It taught us the importance of how a strong team isn’t defined by job titles but by trust, collaboration and being there for each other.”

Mastering Engineering Challenges with Innovation and Teamwork 

This year’s competition was among the most technically demanding, with many second-year teams competing for the National title and a place at the World Finals, but MercuriX Racing rose to the challenge. Using advanced tools such as Autodesk Fusion and ANSYS, the team simulated aerodynamics, refined structures, and evaluated performance variables before manufacturing began. Their final car was produced through a combination of CNC machining and 3D printing, resulting in a sleek, world-class design.

Manufacture Engineer, Kerri recalled that the team’s biggest challenge was maintaining a high level of performance while still meeting strict regulations. However, they overcame this through an iterative engineering process of rapid prototyping, continuous simulation, and data-driven refinement.

“Through the multiple iterations of the car we had multiple ‘eureka’ moments that led to failure, but this experience taught us resilience and the value of further refining our ideas,” Team Manager, Samuel added. 

Crafting a Unique Team Identity 

Beyond engineering excellence, the team delivered an impressive enterprise pitch and a cohesive brand identity grounded in their slogan, “Unleashing Speed and Engineering Excellence.” 

Denise, Head of Graphic Design shared, “MercuriX Racing is unique because of the team culture where everyone supported one another beyond their assigned roles, creating a team that was flexible, collaborative and deeply united. This identity helped us adapt quickly during the competition, solve problems faster, and stay confident when under pressure.” 

Insights from Mr Wilson Law on Building Success 

For Wilson Law, Head of Design and Engineering at NLCS (Singapore), this year’s success is the result of dedication and a strong culture of applied learning.

“STEM Racing reflects the kind of education we believe in at NLCS (Singapore), ambitious, academic, student-led, and grounded in real outcomes,” he shared. 

“Alongside my colleagues, our role was mainly to support and enable rather than direct, providing moral support, practical guidance at key moments, and the resources the team needed to execute well.”

Looking Ahead to the International Stage 

With their national win secured, MercuriX Racing now sets its sights on the STEM Racing World Finals 2026. Their goal is to refine their prototype, push boundaries, and represent NLCS (Singapore) with the same courage and excellence that brought them this victory.

Stay connected with MercuriX Racing on Instagram for more updates and to support them in this journey.

About North London Collegiate School (Singapore) 

Founded in August 2020, North London Collegiate School (Singapore) is a British international school offering the academically ambitious NLCS curriculum, followed by the International Baccalaureate’s Middle Years Programme and culminates in the IB Diploma Programme.

Drawing upon 175 years of educational heritage from its founding school in the UK, NLCS (Singapore) nurtures individuals to be intellectually curious, socially confident, and grounded in compassion. Every student is known, challenged, and celebrated through a rigorous academic framework, rich co-curricular opportunities, and exceptional pastoral care.

Situated on Depot Road, the school is part of a global family of schools committed to educational excellence and developing global citizens.

To learn more about NLCS (Singapore), please visit our website and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and LinkedIn.

For media queries, please contact the NLCS (Singapore) Marketing Team
Email: marketing@nlcssingapore.sg 
Or visit our website www.nlcssingapore.sg

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