14. LEASE

As of December 31, 2024, the Group has a long-term operating lease for laboratories with remaining term expiring in 2026 and a remaining lease term of 1.2 years. Weighted average discount rates used in the calculation of the operating lease liability is 8%. The discount rates reflect the estimated incremental borrowing rate, which includes an assessment of the credit rating to determine the rate that the Group would have to pay to borrow, on a collateralized basis for a similar term, an amount equal to the lease payments in a similar economic environment.

For the year ended December 31, 2024, an impairment loss of $144,051 on right-of-use assets was recognized in other operating expenses as the Group considered that the carrying amount of a right-of-use asset related to a lease of laboratory may not be recoverable.

For the year ended December 31, 2023, an impairment loss of $200,916 on right-of-use assets was recognized in other operating expenses as the Group considered that the carrying amount of a right-of-use asset related to a lease of clinic may not be recoverable. Additionally, the Group early terminated a lease agreement for a right-of-use asset relating to an office, which resulted in a recognized loss on early termination of the right-of-use asset totaling $31,030 in other operating expenses.

For the years ended December 31, 2022, the Group did not recognize any impairment losses and loss on disposal of right-of-use assets.

The maturity analysis of operating leases liabilities as of December 31, 2024 is as follows: