New Year 2025 is here, and around the globe, messages of hope, reflection, and celebration are echoing as individuals and organizations share their aspirations for the upcoming year. From technological advancements to local traditions, the sentiments capture the essence of renewal and optimism.
Asteria, a technology company focused on digital transformation, wishes everyone success and happiness as they enter 2025. The company reflects on the challenging yet transformative year of 2024, where significant investments were made in generative AI. The tumultuous year also highlighted the importance of global preparedness, especially following earthquakes like the one at Noto Peninsula, which raised Japan's awareness of disaster risk management.
Indeed, 2024 was not just about challenges but also about revival. The Bank of Japan lifted its negative interest rate policy, signaling economic recovery, and the Nikkei Average soared to new heights. Asteria proudly reported record-breaking sales for its flagship product, ASTERIA Warp, ensuring its top market position for the 18th consecutive year. The company's commitment to innovation is exemplified by the establishment of its AI Transformation & Utilization Center (AITUC), aimed at integrating artificial intelligence with human skill development.
"All the best in 2025," Asteria concludes, setting the tone for their dedication to overcoming the so-called "2025 Digital Cliff" through their no-code technologies, which promise to address the limitations of legacy systems. The organization aims to support regional developments aligned with government initiatives, emphasizing the need for resilience against disasters and contributions toward sustainable societal impact.
Meanwhile, across the waters, the Swedish newspaper Nordstjernan celebrates the New Year with its wish for a "God Fortsättning på nya året"— Happy Continuation of the New Year. This common phrase is shared among friends and family throughout Sweden, especially during the transition from Christmas to the New Year, and captures the spirit of unity and hope.
Editors and staff at Nordstjernan express heartfelt wishes to all their readers, contributors, advertisers, and suppliers for 2025, aiming for safety, health, happiness, and success. According to local skating guide Joakin Malm, one of the best ways to enjoy this season is through activities like skating, where he notes: "It's the best thing you can do with your clothes on. The feeling of freedom, the fresh air, the excitement, the exercise…"
Nordstjernan proudly marks its 153rd year of continuous publication, showcasing its growth through increased readership and engagement. The newspaper’s New Year feature on Nordic tour skating highlights the vibrant lifestyle of winter activities, serving as both entertainment and cultural identity.
Across continents, the sentiments are clear: as we step confidently toward 2025, it is with hopes and resolutions reflecting on the past year’s challenges and advancements. Whether through technology or tradition, the common thread of human resilience and aspiration ties these messages together, echoing the universal desire for growth, safety, and connection as the New Year begins.
Entering 2025, the collective wishes for peace, prosperity, and positivity resonate, promising another year filled with opportunities to embrace life's challenges and joys alike, turning aspirations for progress and stability from dreams to reality.