JAKARTA, Indonesia, Aug. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Global online trading platform VT Markets hosted two financial literacy workshops at SMK Tri Arga 2 high school in Jakarta, making it its first activation under its Finance Forward CSR program. Organised in direct partnership with YCAB Foundation, the hands-on sessions reached over 120 students with essential real-world money skills.
Launched in July 2026, Finance Forward is VT Markets' multi-market Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) program designed to equip young people across emerging markets with practical financial skills that help them transition from economic uncertainty toward long-term independence.
By targeting youth financial literacy, the initiative directly supports Indonesia's Golden Indonesia 2045 (Indonesia Emas 2045) vision to transform the country into a high-income, fully developed economy by its centennial. Bridging the financial literacy gap among the younger generation plays a vital role in capitalizing on Indonesia's demographic, empowering future workers and entrepreneurs to make informed economic decisions.
Kickstarting the broader Finance Forward campaign, the Jakarta sessions delivered immediate, practical financial training tailored to local high schoolers. A local financial trainer partner from VT Markets taught core financial management concepts, including:
- Budgeting & Essential Savings: Establishing core habits for effective personal cash flow management.
- Strategic Financial Decision-Making: Evaluating everyday financial choices and managing risk.
- Practical Life Application: Translating classroom learning into real-world financial independence.
To keep energy high and learning engaging, the sessions featured collaborative group activities, gamified quizzes, and exciting prizes and goodie bags awarded to participants throughout the day.
This pilot activation highlights VT Markets' localized approach to CSR by collaborating directly with local partners and trusted community organizations like YCAB Foundation to ensure educational content is tailored, accessible, and impactful. Following this initial kickoff in Indonesia, VT Markets plans to expand the Finance Forward workshop series across Southeast Asia before rolling it out globally.
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VT Markets Kickstarts Finance Forward CSR Initiative with Youth Workshops in Indonesia Alongside YCAB Foundation
With the addition of Lifescan Imaging, HMI Medical now operates a network of seven diagnostic and imaging centres, enhancing access to timely diagnosis while supporting coordinated patient care across Singapore's key medical hubs.
SINGAPORE, Aug. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Health Management International Pte Ltd ("HMI Medical") today announced the full acquisition of Lifescan Imaging, an established leading private radiology provider with three imaging centres located within the Novena, Orchard and Farrer Park vicinities in Singapore. The acquisition expands HMI Medical's existing radiology footprint across Singapore's key medical hubs, enhances access to timely diagnosis and supports coordinated care beyond the hospital setting.
With the addition of Lifescan Imaging, HMI Medical now operates seven diagnostic and imaging centres islandwide, making it one of the country's largest private radiology providers. The centres are supported by a team of highly experienced radiologists with subspecialty expertise spanning cardiovascular imaging, oncology, neuroradiology, musculoskeletal imaging, and other specialised fields.
The combined imaging platform offers a suite of diagnostic capabilities including 15 advanced modalities such as MRI and CT scanners. By expanding the access of advanced imaging services to more people, HMI Medical aims to further strengthen its integrated ecosystem of preventive, primary, specialist and ambulatory care to help patients receive timely, coordinated care closer to their homes.
"By combining Lifescan Imaging's diagnostic imaging capabilities with HMI Medical's integrated healthcare ecosystem, we are making it easier for patients to move seamlessly from diagnosis to treatment and ongoing care, with the right support at every stage of their healthcare journey," said Ms Chin Wei Jia, Group CEO of HMI Medical.
Radiology as a key enabler of out-of-hospital care
By 2030, 1 in 4 Singapore residents will be aged 65 and above. As Singapore's population ages and chronic diseases become more prevalent, the delivery of healthcare services is increasingly shifting out of hospitals. Diagnostic imaging plays a critical role in this transformation by enabling earlier detection, timely intervention, and better care coordination across the patient journey.
"Complex conditions such as cancer, cardiovascular disease and neurological disorders require more than just advanced imaging technology. Subspecialty expertise is also required to ensure that the scans are being interpreted accurately. Bringing these capabilities together enables our clinicians to ensure that patients are receiving the right treatment for their conditions," said Dr John Huang, Chief Radiologist at Lifescan Imaging.
Advancing out-of-hospital care through comprehensive radiology offerings
As more healthcare is delivered outside of hospitals, patients need timely access to appropriate diagnostic imaging that supports faster clinical decisions and coordinated care. HMI Medical's expanded radiology network strengthens this model by integrating advanced imaging capabilities and subspecialty radiology expertise with its broader ecosystem of preventive, primary, specialist and ambulatory care.
"Singapore's healthcare transformation will require more than shifting services beyond hospitals. By expanding affordable access to latest imaging technologies and a deep bench of radiology expertise, we can deliver the rapid diagnoses patients need to reduce waiting times and support treatment decisions", said Dr Walter Lim, CEO of HMI Singapore.
With one of Singapore's largest private radiology networks, HMI Medical is strengthening access to specialist diagnostic services closer to where patients live, making it easier for patients to move seamlessly from diagnosis to treatment within a connected healthcare ecosystem.
About HMI Medical
Headquartered in Singapore, HMI Medical is a leading regional private healthcare provider with more than 30 years of experience across Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia and Vietnam. The Group operates an integrated healthcare ecosystem spanning managed care, primary care, specialist care, diagnostics, ambulatory care, tertiary hospitals and medical education. They support more than 4 million lives annually through a network of over 400 doctors and 3,000 employees. HMI Medical is committed to making quality healthcare more accessible through connected, patient-centred care across Southeast Asia. For more information, please visit: https://www.hmimedical.com/
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HMI Medical Strengthens Diagnostic Capabilities to Support Singapore's Shift Beyond Hospital Care
HMI Medical Strengthens Diagnostic Capabilities to Support Singapore's Shift Beyond Hospital Care
