7/30/21

A Virtual Gathering of Global AI Leaders to Explore MENA's Untapped Opportunities in AI and RPA

MENA, Jul 30, 2021 - (ACN Newswire) - World AI & RPA Show is gearing up to virtually connect the most influential voices in the MENA's AI space this August. The event will focus on how to leverage AI to enable the market leaders of tomorrow, make a difference in the region's bid to become a global powerhouse for emerging technologies.


Friday, 30 July 2021: Taking place on 25 August 2021, the event will focus on topics such as preparing for the next evolution of AI as a driver for business success; building the business strategy for AI across the enterprise; aligning organisational structure to deploy at scale; exploring the future of smart drones and much more.

The show will provide a one-of-a-kind interactive online environment, including informative keynotes, technological use cases, panel discussions, product showcase, and more.
It will also feature leading AI solution architects who will demonstrate the most recent advancements in the AI and RPA sector with attendees being able to address their issues in safe, private one-on-one consultation rooms and networking areas.

Notable confirmed speakers include the likes of Rashid Hazari, Chief Strategist, Department of Economic Development, Government of Dubai; Dr. Khaled Alhazmi, Director of the National Center for Robotics and IoT Technology, King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST); Eng. Isha Aljassmy, IT Director, Ministry of Energy & Infrastructure and more.

"For the upcoming edition of World AI & RPA Show - MENA, we have hand-picked thought leaders and experts from a variety of fields to address the foremost pressing AI and RPA challenges confronting MENA governments and businesses. The event will also include technology vendors specialising in AI and RPA to assist organisations in identifying key areas of concern and the appropriate AI strategies/technologies to address them," says Mithun Shetty, CEO of Trescon.

The show will be hosted on the virtual events platform Vmeets to help participants network and conduct business in an interactive and immersive virtual environment. Participants will also be able to engage with speakers in Q&A sessions and network with solution providers in virtual exhibition booths, private consultation rooms and private networking rooms.

The event is sponsored by Official AI Cyber Security Partner - Darktrace; Gold Sponsors - Incorta and Yellow.ai; Silver Sponsor - Uniphore.

About World AI & RPA Show

World AI Show is a thought-leadership-driven, business-focused, global series of events that takes place in strategic locations across the world. It connects top AI experts, enterprises, government representatives, data scientists, technology leaders, startups, investors, researchers, academicians, and global AI innovators - to discuss the impact of AI on commercial applications and the revolutionary ways it can transform businesses and government functions.

For more information visit: https://tresconglobal.com/conferences/ai/mena/

For further details about the announcement, please contact:
Karthik A, Marketing Lead, Trescon
marketing@tresconglobal.com

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Legend Capital invests in Series A funding round of BioMap, a biological computing platform

HONG KONG, Jul 30, 2021 - (JCN Newswire) - BioMap, a biological computing platform enterprise, has recently completed the Series A funding round worth over a hundred million US dollars, which Legend Capital participated in. The funds will be used to for R&D and talent recruitment.

BioMap is positioned as an innovative medicine R&D platform driven by biological computing engine. It was co-founded by Robin Li in November 2020 and he currently serves as the Chairman. Through advanced computing and biotechnology, BioMap draws maps on disease targets and drug design to realize the Global First-in-class original drugs. In the future, BioMap will also focus on the field of immune mechanism of tumors, autoimmune diseases and fibrotic diseases.

Richard Li, the President of Legend Capital, said: "It is our second cooperation with Baidu this year after the investment in Baidu's AI chip unit Kunlun in March. We hope to continue to maintain close cooperation with Baidu in the field of scientific and technological innovation in the future. We take a positive long-term view of the integration of IT and life science and technology. BioMap empowers life science with AI, and accelerates the R&D of new drugs and diagnostic products through the integration and innovation of AI technology and cutting-edge biotechnology. In the future, Legend Capital hopes to realise the full potential of the advantages of our enterprise ecosystem in the field of healthcare, and promote BioMap's cooperation with leading companies in related fields, so as to provide intelligent computing platform support for the healthcare industry, give impetus to industrial upgrading and benefit more patients. "

Legend Capital has been focusing resources to research the deep integration of healthcare industry and technology. In recent years, it has continued to explore the field of medical AI. In addition to BioMap, Legend Capital has also invested in AI microbial pharmaceutical company Xbiome, AI innovative drug development platform StoneWise, AI medical image assisted diagnosis company Deepwise, Lunit, AI medical pathology diagnosis company Deep Informatics, gene big data company Genowis, AI medical chronic disease management system company Ayshealth Technology, etc.




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See Change Education Joins "Go Hong Kong Team" Campaign

HONG KONG, Jul 30, 2021 - (ACN Newswire) - See Change Education, a wholly owned subsidiary of Asia Allied Infrastructure Holdings Limited, took part in the "Go Hong Kong Team" Campaign, organised by the Hong Kong Olympic Fans Club and co-organised by Key Connect last weekend. On that day, See Change Education staged live debate and public speaking performances on topics related to sports and the Olympic spirit, showcasing winners from See Change's International Parliamentary Debate Competition (IPDC) and International Public Speaking Competition, bringing joy and energy to the event.

Ying Wa College faced off PLK Tung Yuk Tien College, both consisting of winners of Top Speaker Award at See Change's Debate Competition in 2020

Through the event, See Change Education hopes to provide students with a stage to perform and apply their skills while celebrating sportsmanship and the Olympic spirit. Ms Rita Pang, Founder of See Change Education, said, "By discussing current affairs, I believe that children can apply critical thinking and communication skills to their daily lives. See Change Education runs global classrooms for students aged 5 - 18. We provide trainings in "communications" through courses in Debate & Public Speaking (verbal Skills), Critical Reading & Writing (writing skills) and Media Communications. Our topics cover various important areas such as history, culture, technology, so that students can thrive academically and beyond the classroom. Apart from realizing that public speaking courses are 'tremendous fun', children can also consider and analyse issues quickly as well as acquire a high level of organizational competence."

The winners of International Debate and Public Speaking Competition, which include students from the Diocesan Girls' Junior School, Diocesan Boys' School, The Independent Schools Foundation Academy, St. Paul's Co-Educational College Primary School, German Swiss International School, Harrow International School Hong Kong, Hong Kong International School, ESF Kowloon Junior School, Ying Wa College, Good Hope School, Aldrich Bay Government Primary School, Discovery Bay International School, Quarry Bay School, Po Leung Kuk Tang Yuk Tien College, Po Leung Kuk Yuen Yuen Primary School, Singapore International School, etc. spoke eloquently on stage and attracted a large audience.

See Change Education booths include an Olympic theme "check-in booth" for photo taking and booths for balloon twisting and souvenir distribution. Many parents are attracted to the West Kowloon Art Park as it provides them with the opportunity to bring their children to experience the Olympic atmosphere.


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SecIron Presents Their Latest Version of IronWALL Mobile Apps Security for Huawei's HarmonyOS Applications

Mobile devices like phones and tablets are no longer just communication devices for the users; they contain the very life of the users in a sense. Most users have all their information, bank statements, and other important details about themselves on their mobile devices. That is why it is necessary to keep the apps protected. Asia's leading mobile apps security solution provider, SecIron is offering innovative mobile application security solutions for the world's top OS that is HarmonyOS of HuaWei. The company is one of the first to have the capability in providing mobile security solutions for HuaWei's very own operating system HarmonyOS.

The mobile app security firm has developed a brilliant application hardening platform solution named IronWALL. The latest version of it is 100% compatible for use with HarmonyOS. Their application hardening platform offers exemplary defence to the apps reducing their vulnerability in every aspect. That way it helps the applications running on the HarmonyOS to become more user-friendly and secure. SecIron provides innovative support in the building of secure mobile applications on HarmonyOS. The users of the latest HarmonyOS will definitely feel and experience the difference and improvement in the security features with the latest version of IronWALL.

The latest version of SecIron's IronWALL mobile application security hardening is armed with improved cryptographic encryption technology and Runtime Application Self-Protection (RASP). The newest version already supports HuaWei's HarmonyOS. The integration of IronWALL onto HarmonyOS applications will ultimately result in a safer runtime environment for users from cybersecurity threats. It will lower the attack surfaces of applications from static and dynamic attacks by providing a secured defensive perimeter and a fortified wall. IronWALL will be able to prevent technology piracy and counterfeiting, repackaging, and such. SecIron is optimistic in that it will be part of creating an entire ecosystem with maximum security against any type of cybersecurity threats.

The advanced version of IronWALL works with great efficiency providing effective results against all kinds of cybersecurity threats. It prevents cyber-attacks in mobile apps and prevents any kind of mishap from happening. It also detects attacks on mobile apps from suspicious behaviour including but not limited to debugging, tempering, reverse engingeering on the mobile applications. It provides an immediate response to the attacks on the mobile apps through responsive security protocols which also assists to avoid future damages on the mobile application.

SecIron is a mobile application security solutions company with its headquarter based in Tokyo, Japan. They have adapted the open web application security project or OWASP to build next-generation security architecture called IronWALL to protect the mobile applications. Now it supports the newest operating system by HuaWei, HarmonyOS. They have a countless number of satisfied clients all over Asia safeguarding tens of thousands of mobile applications in various industries. To know about their services in detail, visit them at www.seciron.com.

Social Links
https://www.facebook.com/SecIron
https://www.linkedin.com/company/seciron
https://twitter.com/SecIron1

Media Contact
Company: SecIron
Contact: Azlan Yeng, Marketing Manager
Telephone: +60193259662
E-mail: business@seciron.com
Website: https://www.seciron.com/

SOURCE: SecIron




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SecIron Presents Their Latest Version of IronWALL Mobile Apps Security for Huawei's HarmonyOS Applications

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, July 30, 2021 - (ACN Newswire) - Mobile devices like phones and tablets are no longer just communication devices for the users; they contain the very life of the users in a sense. Most users have all their information, bank statements, and other important details about themselves on their mobile devices. That is why it is necessary to keep the apps protected. Asia's leading mobile apps security solution provider, SecIron is offering innovative mobile application security solutions for the world's top OS that is HarmonyOS of HuaWei. The company is one of the first to have the capability in providing mobile security solutions for HuaWei's very own operating system HarmonyOS.

The mobile app security firm has developed a brilliant application hardening platform solution named IronWALL. The latest version of it is 100% compatible for use with HarmonyOS. Their application hardening platform offers exemplary defence to the apps reducing their vulnerability in every aspect. That way it helps the applications running on the HarmonyOS to become more user-friendly and secure. SecIron provides innovative support in the building of secure mobile applications on HarmonyOS. The users of the latest HarmonyOS will definitely feel and experience the difference and improvement in the security features with the latest version of IronWALL.

The latest version of SecIron's IronWALL mobile application security hardening is armed with improved cryptographic encryption technology and Runtime Application Self-Protection (RASP). The newest version already supports HuaWei's HarmonyOS. The integration of IronWALL onto HarmonyOS applications will ultimately result in a safer runtime environment for users from cybersecurity threats. It will lower the attack surfaces of applications from static and dynamic attacks by providing a secured defensive perimeter and a fortified wall. IronWALL will be able to prevent technology piracy and counterfeiting, repackaging, and such. SecIron is optimistic in that it will be part of creating an entire ecosystem with maximum security against any type of cybersecurity threats.

The advanced version of IronWALL works with great efficiency providing effective results against all kinds of cybersecurity threats. It prevents cyber-attacks in mobile apps and prevents any kind of mishap from happening. It also detects attacks on mobile apps from suspicious behaviour including but not limited to debugging, tempering, reverse engingeering on the mobile applications. It provides an immediate response to the attacks on the mobile apps through responsive security protocols which also assists to avoid future damages on the mobile application.

SecIron is a mobile application security solutions company with its headquarter based in Tokyo, Japan. They have adapted the open web application security project or OWASP to build next-generation security architecture called IronWALL to protect the mobile applications. Now it supports the newest operating system by HuaWei, HarmonyOS. They have a countless number of satisfied clients all over Asia safeguarding tens of thousands of mobile applications in various industries. To know about their services in detail, visit them at www.seciron.com.

Social Links
https://www.facebook.com/SecIron
https://www.linkedin.com/company/seciron
https://twitter.com/SecIron1

Media Contact
Company: SecIron
Contact: Azlan Yeng, Marketing Manager
Telephone: +60193259662
E-mail: business@seciron.com
Website: https://www.seciron.com/

SOURCE: SecIron



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Legend Capital invests in Series A funding round of BioMap, a biological computing platform

HONG KONG, Jul 30, 2021 - (ACN Newswire) - BioMap, a biological computing platform enterprise, has recently completed the Series A funding round worth over a hundred million US dollars, which Legend Capital participated in. The funds will be used to for R&D and talent recruitment.

BioMap is positioned as an innovative medicine R&D platform driven by biological computing engine. It was co-founded by Robin Li in November 2020 and he currently serves as the Chairman. Through advanced computing and biotechnology, BioMap draws maps on disease targets and drug design to realize the Global First-in-class original drugs. In the future, BioMap will also focus on the field of immune mechanism of tumors, autoimmune diseases and fibrotic diseases.

Richard Li, the President of Legend Capital, said: "It is our second cooperation with Baidu this year after the investment in Baidu's AI chip unit Kunlun in March. We hope to continue to maintain close cooperation with Baidu in the field of scientific and technological innovation in the future. We take a positive long-term view of the integration of IT and life science and technology. BioMap empowers life science with AI, and accelerates the R&D of new drugs and diagnostic products through the integration and innovation of AI technology and cutting-edge biotechnology. In the future, Legend Capital hopes to realise the full potential of the advantages of our enterprise ecosystem in the field of healthcare, and promote BioMap's cooperation with leading companies in related fields, so as to provide intelligent computing platform support for the healthcare industry, give impetus to industrial upgrading and benefit more patients. "

Legend Capital has been focusing resources to research the deep integration of healthcare industry and technology. In recent years, it has continued to explore the field of medical AI. In addition to BioMap, Legend Capital has also invested in AI microbial pharmaceutical company Xbiome, AI innovative drug development platform StoneWise, AI medical image assisted diagnosis company Deepwise, Lunit, AI medical pathology diagnosis company Deep Informatics, gene big data company Genowis, AI medical chronic disease management system company Ayshealth Technology, etc.


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source https://www.acnnewswire.com/press-release/english/68382/

三菱重工:三菱パワーの統合に向け契約を締結

TOKYO, Jul 30, 2021 - (JCN Newswire) - 三菱重工業株式会社(取締役社長:泉澤 清次、本社:東京都千代田区、以下、三菱重工)と三菱パワー株式会社(取締役社長:河相 健、本社:横浜市西区、以下、三菱パワー)は本年5月10日に公表のとおり、三菱パワーを三菱重工に統合することで合意しておりますが、このほど、三菱パワーが運営する事業と人員を、2021年10月1日をもって三菱重工へ承継し、事業統合するための吸収分割契約を締結しましたので、お知らせいたします。

1. 吸収分割契約の概要

三菱重工の100%子会社である三菱パワーが展開する火力発電システムに関する設計、製造、販売、据付およびエンジニアリング等の事業および人員を、吸収分割契約により三菱重工に承継し、統合します。これにより、三菱重工グループの成長エンジンであるエナジートランジションを一層加速していきます。また、経営資源を一体化して効率化をはかり、グローバル市場の変化により柔軟に対応するための機動的な事業運営体制の構築をはかります。

2. 三菱パワーの国内主要拠点の統合

現在の三菱パワーの国内工場のうち、同一地域に三菱重工の製造拠点がある高砂工場(兵庫県高砂市)、長崎工場(長崎県長崎市)は、事業統合後は、それぞれ三菱重工の高砂製作所、長崎造船所に組み入れます。現在の三菱パワーの日立工場(茨城県日立市)、呉工場(広島県呉市)は、事業統合後は、それぞれ三菱重工の日立工場、呉工場となります。

3.「Mitsubishi Power」ブランドの海外向け使用継続

三菱重工との統合後も、グローバルに浸透している「Mitsubishi Power」ブランドを海外市場向けに継続して使用します。また、三菱パワーは日本国内の法人として存続し、同社を重要市場の一つであるアジア・中東などにおける統括会社・契約窓口とします。

4. 三菱パワー傘下のグループ会社名

今回の統合により、日本国内における三菱パワー傘下の一部のグループ会社は社名が変更となりますので、別添のとおりお知らせします。海外グループ会社の社名に変更はありません。

本リリースの詳細は下記をご参照ください。
https://www.mhi.com/jp/news/210730.html

概要:三菱重工業株式会社

詳細は www.mhi.co.jp をご覧ください。


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昭和電工、2050年カーボンニュートラルへの挑戦

TOKYO, Jul 30, 2021 - (JCN Newswire) - 昭和電工株式会社(社長:森川宏平)は、長期ビジョンでの目指す姿「持続可能なグローバル社会に貢献する会社」として、2050年のカーボンニュートラル実現に当社グループ全体で取り組んでいくことを決定いたしました。

* Scope1(自社の事業活動によるGHG直接排出量)、Scope2(購入電力等によるGHG間接排出量)が対象

気候変動に対する対策については、パリ協定(COP21)の採択をはじめ、世界規模でさまざまな取り組みが進んでいます。日本においても、政府のカーボンニュートラル宣言や GHG(温室効果ガス)排出削減目標見直しなど、カーボンニュートラルへの取り組みは今後ますます加速することが予想されます。

当社グループでは、2019年のTCFDへの賛同など従来から気候変動への対応を進めておりますが、さらに 2050年にカーボンニュートラルを実現するために、以下のロードマップでGHGの排出削減を進めることを決定いたしました。なお、具体的な施策につきましては、本日昭和電工グループが発行した「昭和電工レポート 2021」(統合報告書)注にて詳細に紹介しております。

当社グループは、これまでもグローバル社会の持続可能な発展に資する多くの製品を提供し続けていますが、より一層の貢献を実現するために、生産過程でのGHGの排出削減が今後の重要な課題であると認識しています。このため、当社グループとしてのカーボンニュートラルの取り組みでは、当社グループが有する生産技術の進化、発展をより一層加速するとともに、すでに一定の技術を確立し事業化しているプラスチックケミカルリサイクルにおいても、カーボンニュートラルの視点を加えて2030年までを目標に技術開発を進める予定です。

またマイルストーンとして、2030年までにGHG排出量を2013年比30%削減する目標を設定しました。従来のバウンダリーを見直し、2023年統合予定の昭和電工マテリアルズとともに、省エネルギー、原燃料転換、設備改善による高効率化等の様々な施策を進めて排出量削減を実現します。

これら取り組みの進捗については、当社のサステナビリティサイトや毎年発行する昭和電工レポート(統合報告書)にて公表する予定です。

昭和電工グループは、SDGsをはじめとする社会課題の解決に貢献する事業活動を強力に推進するため、今後も環境に配慮した生産設備・技術の導入や積極的な環境対策の推進、高度循環型社会を支える製品の供給等により、社会全体のカーボンニュートラルへの貢献を含め、持続可能なグローバル社会へ貢献する企業を目指してまいります。

注: 「昭和電工レポート 2021」(統合報告書)
https://www.sdk.co.jp/csr/report/csr_report.html

本リリースの詳細は下記URLをご参照ください。
https://www.sdk.co.jp/news/2021/38035.html

概要:昭和電工株式会社

詳細は www.sdk.co.jp をご覧ください。

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7/29/21

三菱商事、ロッテルダム港湾公社・クーレターミナル社・千代田化工建設株式会社とオランダ王国の商業規模水素輸入に向けた共同調査に関する覚書を締結

TOKYO, Jul 30, 2021 - (JCN Newswire) - 三菱商事株式会社(以下、三菱商事)は、オランダ王国において、同国のロッテルダム港湾公社(Port of Rotterdam Authority:以下、POR)、クーレターミナル(Koole Terminals)社、および千代田化工建設株式会社(以下、千代田化工)と、千代田化工の水素貯蔵・輸送技術(SPERA水素TM)*を活用したロッテルダム港への水素輸入による国際間サプライチェーン構築に関する共同調査を実施することに合意し、4社間で覚書を締結致しました。

PORは2020年5月に水素マスタープランを公表し、北西ヨーロッパのグリーン水素のサプライチェーン構築を促し、且つ水素輸入のハブになることを目指しており、2050年までに年間2,000万トンの水素をロッテルダム港で取り扱うことを目標に2025年に10万~20万トン、2030年には30万~40万トンの水素取扱量を目指し取組みを推進しております。

千代田化工の水素貯蔵・輸送技術(SPERA水素)は、2020年12月にブルネイ・ダルサラーム国と日本を結ぶ世界初の『国際間水素サプライチェーン実証』を完了し、この取り組みを推進する上で重要な役割を果たすことが期待されており、本技術の導入および関連する事業機会に高い関心を持つ上記企業間で協議を重ねて参りました。

本覚書に基づき、三菱商事は水素サプライチェーン事業の構築にあたって商務面を主導し、欧州の長期CO2排出量削減、エネルギー・トランジションに向けた取り組み推進を通じて、地球環境の保全・持続可能な社会発展に貢献して参ります。

本リリースの詳細は下記URLをご参照ください。
https://www.mitsubishicorp.com/jp/ja/pr/archive/2021/html/0000047566.html

三菱商事について

三菱商事は、世界約90の国・地域に広がる当社の拠点と約1,700の連結事業会社と協働しながらビジネスを展開しています。天然ガス、総合素材、石油・化学、金属資源、産業インフラ、自動車・モビリティ、食品産業、コンシューマー産業、電力ソリューション、複合都市開発の10グループ体制で、幅広い産業を事業領域としており、貿易のみならず、パートナーと共に、世界中の現場で開発や生産・製造などの役割も自ら担っています。創業以来の「三綱領」という企業理念に基づき、経済価値・社会価値・環境価値の「三価値同時実現」による持続的成長を目指します。詳しくはウェブサイト( https://www.mitsubishicorp.com/jp/ja/ )をご覧ください。


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NECなど、データサイエンス教育のプロフェッショナル5社が集結し「データサイエンティスト検定(TM) リテラシーレベル」検定対策講座用テキストを共同開発

TOKYO, Jul 30, 2021 - (JCN Newswire) - 株式会社AVILEN(注1、以下AVILEN)、株式会社ディジタルグロースアカデミア(注2、以下ディジタルグロースアカデミア)、日本電気株式会社(注3、以下NEC)、株式会社日立アカデミー(注4、以下日立アカデミー)、株式会社Rejoui(注5、以下Rejoui)の5社は、2021年9月から開始する「データサイエンティスト検定(TM)リテラシーレベル(以下DS検定(TM))(一般社団法人データサイエンティスト協会主催)」の、受験対策用テキストを共同開発します。本テキストは8月下旬に開発を完了させ、テキスト開発に参画する5社それぞれが順次開催するDS検定(TM)対策講座で活用します。この取り組みを通じて、データサイエンティストの育成の加速に貢献することをめざします。

今、デジタル時代に対応した、データを利活用する人材や、データサイエンティストの育成が重要課題となっています。そのような中、データサイエンティストに必要とされるスキルセットの定義、スキルの育成と評価のための軸や基準の策定、データサイエンティストが相互に接し意見交換等が行える開かれた環境の提供を目的に活動する一般社団法人データサイエンティスト協会は、2021年9月、データサイエンティストに必要なスキルや知識を測る試験「DS検定(TM)」を開始します。

これを受け、AVILEN、ディジタルグロースアカデミア、NEC、日立アカデミー、Rejouiの5社が今回共同開発するテキストは、DS検定(TM)の試験範囲であるアシスタント・データサイエンティストレベル相当と、数理・データサイエンス・AI(リテラシーレベル)におけるモデルカリキュラムとを統合した範囲に対応します。

開発に参画する5社は一般社団法人データサイエンティスト協会員であり、データサイエンス領域に精通するだけでなく育成事業をビジネス展開し、各社それぞれが知見を深めてきました。これら5社が共同開発することで、広範囲な試験範囲への網羅性、各社の専門性や得意領域を掛け合わせることが可能となります。

今後は、開発したテキストを活用して5社それぞれが検定対策講座やセミナーなどを展開し、「データサイエンティスト検定(TM)リテラシーレベル」の資格を有する人材の育成に貢献していきます。

一般社団法人データサイエンティスト協会ならびに「DS検定(TM)リテラシーレベル」について

一般社団法人データサイエンティスト協会では、2015年、2017年、2019年と3回にわたり、データサイエンティストに必要なスキルや知識をスキルチェックリスト・タスクリストとして定義・公開し、データサイエンティストの育成と社会の発展に取り組んでいます。スキルチェックリスト・タスクリストは、データサイエンス力・データエンジニアリング力・ビジネス力の3領域で構成され、それぞれ3段階(アシスタント・データサイエンティスト~フルデータサイエンティスト)のレベル定義がされています。

2021年9月より開催する「データサイエンティスト検定(TM)リテラシーレベル」は、アシスタント・データサイエンティストレベルと、数理・データサイエンス教育強化拠点コンソーシアムが公開している数理・データサイエンス・AI(リテラシーレベル)におけるモデルカリキュラムとを総合し、実務能力と知識を有することを証明する試験です。

数理・データサイエンス・AI(リテラシーレベル)におけるモデルカリキュラムについて

数理・データサイエンス教育強化拠点コンソーシアムでは、AI戦略2019に基づき、分野を問わず、全ての大学・高専生(約50万人卒/年)を対象にした「数理・データサイエンス・AI(リテラシーレベル)モデルカリキュラム ~データ思考の涵養~」を取りまとめ、全国の大学・高専への普及・展開に向けた活動に取り組んでいます。

開発各社からのコメント(五十音順)

技術と教育でAI事業を総合支援
AVILEN(アヴィレン)代表取締役 高橋 光太郎
https://avilen.co.jp/
「最新のテクノロジーを多くの人へ」をビジョンとするAVILENは、より多くの人々が最先端のテクノロジーを理解・活用できる社会をめざし、今回共同開発に参加します。AVILENはAI技術開発を主軸とし、過去参画したプロジェクトでPoC成功率100%を達成。人材育成事業においても、AI資格「E資格」コースが合格者数No.1を達成するなど、高品質な研修サービスを展開してきました。これまでの実績をもとに、最高の講座を提供します。

データとデジタルテクノロジーの活用により、新たな価値を創造し、私たちの暮らしやビジネスをより良く変えていく。
NEC AI・アナリティクス事業部 AI人材育成センター センター長 孝忠 大輔
https://jpn.nec.com/nec-academy/ (NECアカデミー for AI)
NECは社会課題を解決できるAI人材を輩出するための「NECアカデミー for AI」 を開講しています。NECアカデミー for AIは、データサイエンティストをはじめとしたAI人材の育成に必要な講座を今後も提供いたします。

デジタルを武器に、人と企業が成長し、日本に変革をもたらす。
ディジタルグロースアカデミア代表取締役 高橋 範光
https://www.dga.co.jp/
データ利活用は、今や企業のDX推進に欠かせない要素です。ディジタルグロースアカデミアは、2013年よりデータサイエンティスト育成事業に取り組み、IT企業、自治体、運輸、製造、金融、商社など多くの企業でのデジタル人材育成を支援してきました。参加する各社と協力し、より実践的かつためになる講座を提供してまいります。

高度な専門性を生かし、優れた人財の育成を通じて社会に貢献する。
日立アカデミー 研修開発本部 L&D第1部 部長
(データサイエンス、DX領域の研修サービス事業責任者) 田中 貴博
https://www.hitachi-ac.co.jp/
あらゆるデータの力を解き放ち、社会をより良い方向に向かわせるためには、データサイエンス素養を身に着けることが必要な時代となっています。DS検定(TM)や対策講座は、データサイエンティストをめざす人はもちろん、データを利活用するすべての人にとって有益なものになると考えています。日立アカデミーは、年間のべ13万人への研修提供、95%を越える業務への活用期待度を達成する人材育成の確かな実績と知見を生かし、各社と連携しデータサイエンティストの育成に貢献してまいります。

データでビジネスにしなやかさを
Rejoui(リジョウイ)代表取締役 菅 由紀子
https://rejoui.co.jp/
DS検定(TM)や対策講座を通して得られるものは、データサイエンティストとしての「リテラシー」「見習い」レベルの資格だけでなく、現代のビジネスパーソンの入り口となる、さまざまな能力です。本質を見抜く力、根拠に基づき説得する力、意思決定する力といった、普遍的なスキルを身につけられる機会を提供します。

本リリースの詳細は下記をご参照ください。
https://jpn.nec.com/press/202107/20210730_02.html

概要:日本電気株式会社(NEC)

詳細は www.nec.co.jp をご覧ください。


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エーザイとバイオジェン、Lecanemab(BAN2401)の臨床効果についてアルツハイマー病協会国際会議2021(AAIC2021)のLate Breakingとして発表

TOKYO, Jul 30, 2021 - (JCN Newswire) - エーザイ株式会社(本社:東京都、代表執行役 CEO:内藤晴夫、以下 エーザイ)とバイオジェン・インク(Nasdaq: BIIB、本社:米国マサチューセッツ州ケンブリッジ、CEO:ミシェル・ヴォナッソス、以下 バイオジェン)は、2021 年 7 月 26 日から 30 日に米国コロラド州デンバーおよびバーチャルで開催されたアルツハイマー病協会国際会議(Alzheimer's Association International Conference: AAIC)2021 において、米国食品医薬品局(FDA)からブレイクスルーセラピーの指定を受けた抗アミロイドβ(Aβ)プロトフィブリル抗体 lecanemab(開発コード:BAN2401)について、アルツハイマー病(AD)による軽度認知障害(MCI)および軽度認知症(総称して早期 AD)を対象とした臨床第IIb 相 POC(Proof of Concept:創薬概念の検証)試験後の OpenLabel Extension(OLE:非盲検継続投与)試験における 18 カ月投与の臨床効果の予備解析結果を口頭発表しました。【発表番号:57780】

Lecanemab の 201 試験および OLE

Lecanemab は、可溶性の Aβ凝集体であるプロトフィブリルに優先的に結合するヒト化モノクローナル抗体です。早期 AD を対象とした臨床第IIb 相 POC 試験(201 試験、856 人)の 18 カ月投与(コア試験)において、脳内 Aβ量の減少と臨床症状の進行抑制を示しました(Alz Res Therapy 13; 2021)。201 試験のコア試験終了後、9〜59 カ月の無投与期間(ギャップ期間、コア試験における lecanemab の最後の投与から OLEの投与開始までの期間:平均 24 カ月)後に、lecanemab 10mg/kg 静脈注射(IV) biweekly 投与を評価するOLE が実施されました(コア試験に参加された方から 180 人が登録)。Lecanemab 治療による臨床効果は、コア試験の主要評価項目である ADCOMS*(Alzheimer’s Disease Composite Score)の調整後平均変化によって評価されました。また、CDR-SB(Clinical Dementia Rating Sum of Boxes)および ADAS-Cog(Alzheimer’s Disease Assessment Scale – Cognitive Subscale)でも評価されました。

疾患修飾効果の可能性を示唆

201試験OLEの投与開始時に早期ADの段階にあった被験者様においては、コア試験におけるlecanemab投与による用量依存的な臨床効果の差がギャップ期間中も維持され、コア試験で lecanemab 10mg/kg IV 投与を受けた被験者様は、プラセボ投与を受けた被験者様との臨床症状の差を維持したまま推移しました。ギャップ期間(コア試験後のフォローアップ時と OLE の投与開始時の間)の ADCOMS による調整後平均変化は、biweekly 投与で 0.11(0.07 から 0.18)、monthly 投与で 0.10(0.12 から 0.22)、プラセボ投与で 0.09(0.19 から 0.28)の増加(臨床症状の進行)でした。CDR-SB と ADAS-Cog においても同様の結果が観察されました。ギャップ期間中、コア試験期間におけるすべての投与群の被験者様において、主な臨床症状評価項目による臨床症状の進行は同程度でした。これは lecanemab の潜在的な疾患修飾効果を示唆しています。

血漿中 Aβ42/40 比と PET による脳内アミロイド、および治療との関係の可能性

血漿中 Aβ42/40 比の低値は、脳内アミロイドの上昇の指標と認識され、201 試験のサブセットとして評価されました。血漿中 Aβ42/40 比は、lecanemab の投与を受けた被験者様において、コア試験期間中およびOLE 期間中に増加し、ギャップ期間中には減少することから、血漿中 Aβ42/40 比と lecanemab による治療の関連を示している可能性があります。Lecanemab 治療に関連する血漿中 Aβ42/40 比における増加は、コア試験および OLE における治療に関連する脳内アミロイドの減少と逆相関しました(ポスター番号:57760)。

Lecanemab の治療継続による長期的なベネフィットの評価

OLE の投与開始時に早期AD の段階にあった被験者様は、コア試験においてプラセボの投与を受け OLEにおいてはじめて lecanemab が投与された被験者様、およびコア試験と OLE の両方で lecanemab が投与された被験者様のいずれにおいても、自然経過による病勢進行より緩やかな臨床症状の進行が示されました(米国での ADNI(Alzheimer’s Disease Neuroimaging Initiative)研究結果における同様の背景集団を参考)。

コア試験における 10mg/kg biweekly 投与群、10mg/kg monthly 投与群、プラセボ投与群の被験者様の OLEのベースラインからlecanemab投与18カ月時点におけるADCOMSの調整後平均変化は、それぞれ0.102、0.165、0.07 であり、ADNI の観察データ(0.214)よりも臨床症状の進行は緩徐でした。CDR-SB と ADAS-Cogでも同様の結果が観察されました。これらの結果は、lecanemab 投与を早期 AD の段階から開始した場合の長期治療継続によるベネフィットの可能性を支持しています。

なお、これらの予備的な知見は、限られたデータに基づいているため、現在進行中の早期AD を対象とした臨床第III相 Clarity AD 試験においてさらなる評価を行う予定です。

エーザイ ニューロロジービジネスグループのチーフクリニカルオフィサーである Lynn Kramer, M.D.は、「Lecanemab の臨床第IIb 相 OLE 試験の結果は、抗アミロイド療法の結果に対するさらなる洞察をもたらす有望なものであり、現在進行中の臨床第Ⅲ相試験である Clarity AD 試験および AHEAD 3-45 試験から、さらなる知見が得られることを期待しています。医学的知見、データ分析、および技術進歩が前例のない融合をもたらし、AD 研究は極めて重要な時期を迎えています。そのような中で、当社は、AD の連続する病勢進行に応じた個々の患者様の病態生理学的バイオマーカープロファイルに基づく治療パラダイムとなる、精密化医療研究に向けたアプローチを進めており、患者様とそのご家族のための新しいソリューションを研究開発するという当社独自のポジションの確立が可能となっています」と述べています。

バイオジェンの研究開発責任者である Alfred Sandrock, Jr. M.D., Ph.D.は、「OLE の結果は、AD におけるAβ病理への取り組みの可能性に対する私たちの確信をさらに強化するものです。エーザイと継続的に協力して lecanemab の研究を進め、AD 当事者の高いアンメット・ニーズに対処するパイオニアであり続けることを期待しています」と述べました。

Lecanemab については、現在、臨床第Ⅲ相試験(Clarity AD)が進行中であり、2021 年 3 月に 1,795 人の早期アルツハイマー病の被験者登録を完了し、2022 年 9 月末までに Primary endpoint の取得をめざしています。また、プレクリニカル AD 当事者様における効果を検証する臨床第III相試験 AHEAD 3-45 試験が進行中です。

本発表に関する動画および発表資料は、エーザイのコーポレートウェブサイトの投資家セクションに掲載されています。

本リリースの詳細は下記をご参照ください。
https://www.eisai.co.jp/news/2021/news202165.html

概要:エーザイ株式会社

詳細は www.eisai.co.jp をご覧ください。


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エーザイとバイオジェン、アルツハイマー病の初めてのリアルワールド観察臨床第IV相試験となるADUHELM ICARE AD-USの試験デザインをアルツハイマー病協会国際会議2021において発表

TOKYO, Jul 30, 2021 - (JCN Newswire) - バイオジェン・インク(Nasdaq: BIIB、本社:米国マサチューセッツ州ケンブリッジ、CEO:ミシェル・ヴォナッソス、以下 バイオジェン)とエーザイ株式会社(本社:東京都、代表執行役 CEO:内藤晴夫、以下 エーザイ)は、2021 年 7 月 26 日から 30 日に米国コロラド州デンバーおよびバーチャルで開催されているアルツハイマー病協会国際会議(Alzheimer's Association International Conference:AAIC)2021 において、ICARE AD-US と呼ばれる ADUHELM(TM)(一般名:アデュカヌマブ)注射100mg/mL 溶液の長期的な有効性と安全性を評価する、アルツハイマー病(AD)においては初めてのリアルワールド観察臨床第IV相試験のデザインについて、Late-breaking プレゼンテーションを行ったことをお知らせします。バーチャル口頭発表セッション(#57522)は、「ICARE AD-US:米国におけるアデュカヌマブの前向き、単群、多施設、非介入リアルワールド試験デザイン」のタイトルで行われました。

ADUHELM の適応症は、AD の治療です。ADUHELM による治療は、臨床試験において治療開始の対象とした AD による軽度認知障害または軽度ADの当事者様において開始する必要があります。これらの病期よりも早期または後期段階での治療開始に関する安全性と有効性に関するデータはありません。本適応症は、ADUHELM の治療により観察されたアミロイド β プラークの減少に基づき、迅速承認の下で認められています。本迅速承認の要件として、今後検証試験による臨床的有用性の確認が必要となります。

ICARE AD-US は、米国食品医薬品局(FDA)により承認された添付文書に基づく米国での実際の日常診療下での処方における ADUHELM の長期的な有効性と安全性に関する情報提供を目的としたリアルワールド試験です。本試験の主な目的は、ADUHELM 治療を受けている当事者様の認知機能、日常生活機能、神経精神状態の実臨床下の長期的な変化を評価することです。副次的な目的は、実臨床下における ADUHELM の安全性ついてよりよく理解することです。

AD 研究において黒人/アフリカ系アメリカ人とラテン系アメリカ人の当事者様登録が一般的に少ないことを考慮し、本試験のデザインでは、予定している 6,000 人の試験参加者の少なくとも 16%をこれらのコミュニティから登録することを重要な目標としています。黒人/アフリカ系アメリカ人とラテン系アメリカ人は、年配の白人アメリカ人よりも AD を発症する可能性が、それぞれ、2 倍および 1.5 倍高いにもかかわらず、AD の臨床試験では通常、これらのコミュニティから 1〜2%しか登録がありません。

本研究は、米国の約 200 の施設から 4 年間にわたって AD 当事者様を登録し、登録者様は最大 5 年間モニターされます。

バイオジェンの U.S. and Global Head of Medical, Alzheimer’s Disease である Ivana Rubino Ph.D.は、「バイオジェンは、ADUHELM に関する新しいデータの創出とともに、これまで治験への登録が少なかったグループが今後の臨床試験において適切な割合で含まれるように取り組みます。この試験は人種を超えた AD 当事者様の治療の安全性と有効性をよりよく理解するという長年研究者が挑んできた課題に応えるものと信じています。ICARE AD-US 試験では、AD の専門家と共同し、これらの課題に対するコミットメントを強調したいと思います」と述べています。

ICARE AD-US 試験は、ADUHELM に関する新しいデータを創出するために設計された 3 つの臨床プログラムの 1 つです。その他のプログラムには、PRIME 長期継続投与、EMERGE 試験および ENGAGE試験を含む、これまでの ADUHELM 臨床試験に登録された適格な当事者様を対象とした進行中の再投与臨床第IIIb 相試験である EMBARK 試験、ならびに現在、試験デザインを作成中の米国におけるADUHELM の迅速承認の要件の一部として、ADUHELM の臨床的ベネフィットを検証する製造販売後の検証臨床第IV相試験があります。

エーザイ ニューロロジービジネスグループの Vice President、Chief Medical Officer である Harald Hampel, M.D., Ph.D.は、「ICARE AD-US 試験は、多様な集団を含むリアルワールドにおける AD とAβパスウェイを標的とする初めて承認された AD 治療法としての ADUHELM の安全性、有効性、および管理に関する重要な情報を提供します。当社とより大きなサイエンスコミュニティにとって、健康格差に対処するために、臨床試験に多様な人種の当事者様を募集することは重要です」と述べています。

ICARE AD-US 試験に関する発表は、AAIC のウェブサイトから 30 日間アクセス可能です。プレゼンテーション資料は、バイオジェンのウェブサイト investors.biogen.com の investors セクションにも掲載されます。

ADUHELM (一般名:アデュカヌマブ)について

ADUHELMの適応症は、アルツハイマー病の治療です。ADUHELMによる治療は、臨床試験において治療開始の対象としたアルツハイマー病による軽度認知障害または軽度認知症の患者様において開始される必要があります。これらの病期よりも早期または後期段階での治療開始に関する安全性と有効性に関するデータはありません。本適応症は、ADUHELMの治療により観察されたアミロイドβプラークの減少に基づき、迅速承認の下で承認されています。本迅速承認の要件として、今後検証試験による臨床的有用性の確認が必要となります。

アデュカヌマブは、アミロイドβに対するモノクローナル抗体です。脳内のアミロイドβプラークの蓄積は、アルツハイマー病の明確な病態生理学的特徴です。ADUHELMの迅速承認は、臨床的有用性、この場合は臨床症状の悪化抑制をもたらす可能性が合理的に高い代理バイオマーカーであるアミロイドβプラークの減少に対するADUHELMの効果を示す臨床試験のデータに基づいて付与されました。

ADUHELMは、次のような重篤な副作用を引き起こす可能性があります。アミロイド関連画像異常(ARIA)は、通常は症状を引き起こさない一般的な副作用ですが、重篤になる場合があります。ほとんどの場合症状はありませんが、頭痛、錯乱、めまい、視力の変化、吐き気などの症状が現れる人もいます。医療提供者は、患者様に対して ADUHELM による治療前と治療中に磁気共鳴画像法(MRI)スキャンを行い、ARIA をチェックします。ADUHELM は、次のような深刻なアレルギー反応を引き起こす可能性があります。ADUHELM の最も一般的な副作用には、脳内または脳の表面の小さな出血の斑点の有無によらず脳の浮腫(ARIA)、頭痛と転倒があります。患者様は、副作用に関する医学的アドバイスをもらうように医療提供者に電話する必要があります。

米国における添付文書と投薬ガイドはこちらから入手できます。
添付文書: https://www.biogencdn.com/us/aduhelm-pi.pdf
投薬ガイド: https://www.biogencdn.com/us/aduhelm-medication-guide.pdf

バイオジェンについて

神経科学領域のパイオニアであるバイオジェンは、最先端の医学と科学を通じて、重篤な神経学的疾患、神経変性疾患の革新的な治療法の発見および開発を行い、その成果を世界中の患者さんに提供しています。1978 年にチャールズ・ワイスマン、ハインツ・シェイラー、ケネス・マレー、ノーベル賞受賞者であるウォルター・ギルバートとフィリップ・シャープにより設立されたバイオジェンは、世界で歴史のあるバイオテクノロジー企業であり、多発性硬化症の領域をリードする製品ポートフォリオを持ち、脊髄性筋萎縮症の最初の治療薬を製品化いたしました。また、多発性硬化症および神経免疫疾患、アルツハイマー病および認知症、神経筋障害、運動障害、眼疾患、免疫疾患、神経認知障害、急性神経疾患および疼痛といった神経領域の研究においても最先端の活動を展開しています。バイオジェンは生物製剤の高い技術力を活かし、高品質のバイオシミラーの製品化にも注力しています。バイオジェンに関する情報については、http://www.biogen.com/ および SNS 媒体 Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, YouTube をご覧ください。

エーザイ株式会社について

エーザイ株式会社は、本社を日本に置くグローバル製薬企業です。当事者とそのご家族の喜怒哀楽を第一義に考え、そのベネフィット向上に貢献する「ヒューマン・ヘルスケア(hhc)・コンセプト」を企業理念としています。グローバルな研究開発・生産・販売拠点ネットワークを持ち、戦略的重要領域と位置づける「神経領域」「がん領域」を中心とするアンメット・メディカル・ニーズの高い疾患をターゲットに革新的な新薬の創出と提供に取り組んでいます。エーザイは、アルツハイマー型認知症・レビー小体型認知症治療剤「アリセプト(R)」の開発・販売から得た経験を活かし、エーザイ認知症プラットフォームの確立を企図し、医療機関、診断薬開発企業、研究機関やバイオベンチャーに加え、民間保険、金融、フィットネスクラブ、自動車メーカー、小売業、介護施設などと連携して、新たな便益をお届けする「認知症エコシステム」の構築をめざしています。エーザイ株式会社の詳細情報は、https://www.eisai.co.jp をご覧ください。


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エーザイ、社会的責任投資指数「FTSE4Good Index Series」の対象銘柄に20年連続で選定

TOKYO, Jul 30, 2021 - (JCN Newswire) - エーザイ株式会社(本社:東京都、代表執行役CEO:内藤晴夫)は、このたび、社会的責任投資の代表的な指数である「FTSE4Good Index Series」の構成銘柄に、2002年以来20年連続で選定されましたのでお知らせします。

「FTSE4Good Index Series」は、環境・社会・ガバナンス(ESG)のグローバル・スタンダードを満たす企業への投資を促進するようデザインされた株式指数シリーズです。当社は評価項目のうち、「コーポレートガバナンス」、「人権と地域社会」、「労働基準」、および「腐敗防止」などの項目において特に高い評価を受けました。2021年6月末現在、世界で1,045社、日本企業ではそのうち204社が「FTSE4Good Developed Index」に選定されています。

当社は、「FTSE4Good Index Series」以外にも年金積立金管理運用独立行政法人(GPIF)によって採用されている日本株の4つのESG投資指数である「MSCI 日本株女性活躍指数(WIN)」、「FTSE Blossom Japan Index」、「MSCIジャパンESGセレクト・リーダーズ指数」および「S&P/JPXカーボンエフィシエント指数」にも選定されています。

当社は、患者様とそのご家族の喜怒哀楽を第一義に考え、そのベネフィット向上に貢献し、世界のヘルスケアの多様なニーズを充足することを企業理念と定めています。当社は、この理念の実現のために、ESGへの取り組みを強化し、非財務価値を高めることにより、持続的企業価値向上に努めてまいります。

本リリースの詳細は下記をご参照ください。
https://www.eisai.co.jp/news/2021/news202163.html

概要:エーザイ株式会社

詳細は www.eisai.co.jp をご覧ください。


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DigiMax Continues Global Marketing Expansion into Asia with Signing of Collaboration Deal in Korea

TORONTO, ON / ACCESSWIRE, Jul 30, 2021 - (JCN Newswire) - DigiMax Global Inc. (the "Company" or "DigiMax") (CSE:DIGI)(OTC:DBKSF), a company that provides artificial intelligence ("AI") and cryptocurrency technology solutions, is pleased to announce that it has signed a marketing collaboration deal with The Wing Corp. ("Wing") based in Seoul Korea.

CryptoHawk is an Artificial Intelligence-driven, price-trend prediction tool that can be profitably used by any investor interested in trading Bitcoin or Ethereum. The tool is different as it uses AI and machine learning to capture profit from the volatility of cryptocurrencies rather than incur the risk of buy-and-hold investments. As previously announced by the Company, in its first full month of operation in June 2021, CryptoHawk signals achieved a long-short return on BTC of more than 25% compared to a buy-and-hold return for the same period of a loss of 10%. In both up and down markets, CryptoHawk has the potential to deliver subscribers much higher returns when trading.

Wing is a market-leading influencer in blockchain and cryptocurrency in Korea, which they reference as the core of 'the 4th industrial revolution'. Wing is a company established to help traders and exchanges seek out the highest value cryptocurrencies for investment and future development. Wing applies rigorous verification by experts to foster the development of the cryptocurrency market and sound investment culture.

Having been associated with Wing since DigiMax was founded in 2018, DigiMax recognizes Wing's strength because it uses non-traditional methods for direct communication with its followers that is not easily traceable through conventional means. They are however very effective at communicating with both crypto traders and exchanges throughout the country.

The founder of Wing, Minho Kang, is a leading blockchain influencer in Korea who has already introduced numerous crypto companies (including Dent, Salt, Enigma, Skraps, Hero, Shivom, Karma, Poet, Trade.io, Hacken, Real, Bitjob ,Sapien, Zper, Investfeed Dexe, Hyve and Eqifi) to Korea, and his success has earned him a reputation as a global marketing expert. He also led a successful blockchain conference as the co-founder of The Signature, leading more than 50,000 investment members.

Wing will collaborate with DigiMax to develop a broad range of CryptoHawk users in Korea and will assist DigiMax to develop integration of the CryptoHawk artificial intelligence system into crypto exchanges in the country. Wing will share referral fees on a sliding scale from 1,000 subscribers up to more than 100,000 subscribers developed in Korea. Wing will also earn options in DigiMax for successfully creating direct partnerships between DigiMax and Korean crypto exchanges.

"As Korea fully embraces the 4th Industrial Revolution, we are thrilled to partner with DigiMax in reaching out to our community with the power of AI," says Minho Kang, the founder of The Wing Corp. "Korea is extremely techno-savvy with cryptocurrency. I firmly believe that CryptoHawk.ai takes all of us to a new level of monetization through insight that can be used by anyone interested in trading crypto."

"We are excited to be able to join forces with such a knowledge leader in the industry in Korea," said DigiMax CEO, Chris Carl. "Since Korea operates in an autonomous manner apart from most of Asia, having such a respected and prominent influencer in a country that has one of the highest per-capita rates of crypto followers in the world, is a great addition to the growing DigiMax team."

About DigiMax

DigiMax is an Artificial Intelligence technology company committed to unlocking the potential of disruptive technologies by providing advanced financial, predictive, and cryptocurrency solutions across various verticals. DigiMax is an official IBM Watson partner, and the Company's engineering team has extensive experience in Machine Learning, Neural Language Processing, AI, Big Data and Cryptocurrency technology.

To learn more, visit our website: https://digimaxglobal.com/

Contact:

Martti Kangas
Investor Communications
647-521-9261
mkangas@digimax-global.com

Chris Carl
President & CEO
416-312-9698
ccarl@digimax-global.com

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-looking Statements
This press release contains "forward-looking statements or information". Forward-looking statements can be identified by words such as: anticipate, intend, plan, goal, seek, believe, project, estimate, expect, strategy, future, likely, may, should, will and similar references to future periods. Examples of forward-looking statements in this press release include, among others, statements about the Company and Kirobo Inc.'s future plans, expectations and objectives.

Forward-looking statements are neither historical facts nor assurances of future performance. Instead, they are based only on our current beliefs, expectations and assumptions regarding the future of our business, future plans and strategies, projections, anticipated events and trends, the economy and other future conditions. Because forward-looking statements relate to the future, they are subject to inherent uncertainties, risks and changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict and many of which are outside of our control. Our actual results and financial condition may differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements. Therefore, you should not rely on any of these forward-looking statements. The Company may not actually achieve its plans, projections, or expectations. The forward-looking statements and information are based on certain key expectations and assumptions made by the Company, including expectations and assumptions concerning the future plans of Kirobo Inc. Important factors that could cause our actual results and financial condition to differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements include, among others, the following: the adequacy of our cash flow and earnings, the benefits and uses of our software, the pricing and availability of our software, the availability of future financing and/or credit, and other conditions which may affect our ability to expand the platforms and software described herein, the level of demand and financial performance of the cryptocurrency industry, developments and changes in laws and regulations, including increased regulation of the cryptocurrency industry through legislative action and revised rules and standards applied by the Canadian Securities Administrators, Ontario Securities Commission, and/or other similar regulatory bodies in other jurisdictions, disruptions to our technology network including computer systems, software and cloud data, or other disruptions of our operating systems, structures or equipment, the impact of Covid-19 or other viruses and diseases on the Company's ability to operate, consumer sentiment towards the Company's products and services, failure of counterparties to perform their contractual obligations, government regulations, competition, loss of key employees and consultants, and general economic, market or business conditions, the impact of technology changes on the products and industry, the ability for Kirobo Inc. to complete its business objectives, as well as those risk factors discussed or referred to in disclosure documents filed by the Company with the securities regulatory authorities in certain provinces of Canada and available at www.sedar.com. Given these risks, uncertainties and assumptions, you should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements.

Any forward-looking statement made by us in this press release is based only on information currently available to us and speaks only as of the date on which it is made. Except as required by applicable securities laws, we undertake no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statement, whether written or oral, that may be made from time to time, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise.


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DigiMax Continues Global Marketing Expansion into Asia with Signing of Collaboration Deal in Korea

TORONTO, ON / ACCESSWIRE, Jul 30, 2021 - (ACN Newswire) - DigiMax Global Inc. (the "Company" or "DigiMax") (CSE:DIGI)(OTC:DBKSF), a company that provides artificial intelligence ("AI") and cryptocurrency technology solutions, is pleased to announce that it has signed a marketing collaboration deal with The Wing Corp. ("Wing") based in Seoul Korea.

CryptoHawk is an Artificial Intelligence-driven, price-trend prediction tool that can be profitably used by any investor interested in trading Bitcoin or Ethereum. The tool is different as it uses AI and machine learning to capture profit from the volatility of cryptocurrencies rather than incur the risk of buy-and-hold investments. As previously announced by the Company, in its first full month of operation in June 2021, CryptoHawk signals achieved a long-short return on BTC of more than 25% compared to a buy-and-hold return for the same period of a loss of 10%. In both up and down markets, CryptoHawk has the potential to deliver subscribers much higher returns when trading.

Wing is a market-leading influencer in blockchain and cryptocurrency in Korea, which they reference as the core of 'the 4th industrial revolution'. Wing is a company established to help traders and exchanges seek out the highest value cryptocurrencies for investment and future development. Wing applies rigorous verification by experts to foster the development of the cryptocurrency market and sound investment culture.

Having been associated with Wing since DigiMax was founded in 2018, DigiMax recognizes Wing's strength because it uses non-traditional methods for direct communication with its followers that is not easily traceable through conventional means. They are however very effective at communicating with both crypto traders and exchanges throughout the country.

The founder of Wing, Minho Kang, is a leading blockchain influencer in Korea who has already introduced numerous crypto companies (including Dent, Salt, Enigma, Skraps, Hero, Shivom, Karma, Poet, Trade.io, Hacken, Real, Bitjob ,Sapien, Zper, Investfeed Dexe, Hyve and Eqifi) to Korea, and his success has earned him a reputation as a global marketing expert. He also led a successful blockchain conference as the co-founder of The Signature, leading more than 50,000 investment members.

Wing will collaborate with DigiMax to develop a broad range of CryptoHawk users in Korea and will assist DigiMax to develop integration of the CryptoHawk artificial intelligence system into crypto exchanges in the country. Wing will share referral fees on a sliding scale from 1,000 subscribers up to more than 100,000 subscribers developed in Korea. Wing will also earn options in DigiMax for successfully creating direct partnerships between DigiMax and Korean crypto exchanges.

"As Korea fully embraces the 4th Industrial Revolution, we are thrilled to partner with DigiMax in reaching out to our community with the power of AI," says Minho Kang, the founder of The Wing Corp. "Korea is extremely techno-savvy with cryptocurrency. I firmly believe that CryptoHawk.ai takes all of us to a new level of monetization through insight that can be used by anyone interested in trading crypto."

"We are excited to be able to join forces with such a knowledge leader in the industry in Korea," said DigiMax CEO, Chris Carl. "Since Korea operates in an autonomous manner apart from most of Asia, having such a respected and prominent influencer in a country that has one of the highest per-capita rates of crypto followers in the world, is a great addition to the growing DigiMax team."

About DigiMax

DigiMax is an Artificial Intelligence technology company committed to unlocking the potential of disruptive technologies by providing advanced financial, predictive, and cryptocurrency solutions across various verticals. DigiMax is an official IBM Watson partner, and the Company's engineering team has extensive experience in Machine Learning, Neural Language Processing, AI, Big Data and Cryptocurrency technology.

To learn more, visit our website: https://digimaxglobal.com/

Contact:

Martti Kangas
Investor Communications
647-521-9261
mkangas@digimax-global.com

Chris Carl
President & CEO
416-312-9698
ccarl@digimax-global.com

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-looking Statements
This press release contains "forward-looking statements or information". Forward-looking statements can be identified by words such as: anticipate, intend, plan, goal, seek, believe, project, estimate, expect, strategy, future, likely, may, should, will and similar references to future periods. Examples of forward-looking statements in this press release include, among others, statements about the Company and Kirobo Inc.'s future plans, expectations and objectives.

Forward-looking statements are neither historical facts nor assurances of future performance. Instead, they are based only on our current beliefs, expectations and assumptions regarding the future of our business, future plans and strategies, projections, anticipated events and trends, the economy and other future conditions. Because forward-looking statements relate to the future, they are subject to inherent uncertainties, risks and changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict and many of which are outside of our control. Our actual results and financial condition may differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements. Therefore, you should not rely on any of these forward-looking statements. The Company may not actually achieve its plans, projections, or expectations. The forward-looking statements and information are based on certain key expectations and assumptions made by the Company, including expectations and assumptions concerning the future plans of Kirobo Inc. Important factors that could cause our actual results and financial condition to differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements include, among others, the following: the adequacy of our cash flow and earnings, the benefits and uses of our software, the pricing and availability of our software, the availability of future financing and/or credit, and other conditions which may affect our ability to expand the platforms and software described herein, the level of demand and financial performance of the cryptocurrency industry, developments and changes in laws and regulations, including increased regulation of the cryptocurrency industry through legislative action and revised rules and standards applied by the Canadian Securities Administrators, Ontario Securities Commission, and/or other similar regulatory bodies in other jurisdictions, disruptions to our technology network including computer systems, software and cloud data, or other disruptions of our operating systems, structures or equipment, the impact of Covid-19 or other viruses and diseases on the Company's ability to operate, consumer sentiment towards the Company's products and services, failure of counterparties to perform their contractual obligations, government regulations, competition, loss of key employees and consultants, and general economic, market or business conditions, the impact of technology changes on the products and industry, the ability for Kirobo Inc. to complete its business objectives, as well as those risk factors discussed or referred to in disclosure documents filed by the Company with the securities regulatory authorities in certain provinces of Canada and available at www.sedar.com. Given these risks, uncertainties and assumptions, you should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements.

Any forward-looking statement made by us in this press release is based only on information currently available to us and speaks only as of the date on which it is made. Except as required by applicable securities laws, we undertake no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statement, whether written or oral, that may be made from time to time, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise.

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AITD Block Chainメインネットオンライン決定

Denver, Colorado, 2021年7月29日 - (JCN Newswire) - 数か月を経って、AITDの会議が正式にメインネットにオンラインされることを提案し、STTC国際アルゴリズムチームは1年以上の研究と関連作業を経験した後、AITD公式は2021年7月26日11:41分にメインネットに接続することを決定した、搭載されたスマート契約システムも同期に発表した。AITDシンガポール基金会はAITD DAppの生産に参加する最初の開発者に1ドルの基金計画を与え、開発者を支援して、DAppの開発、スポーツなどのシステム建設を支援する。

従って、メインネットオンラインの計画では、AITDはDeFiベースの設置を重要な地位に置き、最も全面的、簡単、便利な脱中心化金融使用実験をクライアントで提供することに力を入れている。

現在のバージョンでは、AITDは正式にAITD Coinを脱中心化し、このウォレットはコミュニティに個人デジタル資産の保管、転送、取引、およびUniswap、Shushiswap、AAVEなどの主流DeFi実験協力や最新のNFTゲーム、NFTコレクション、DeFi+NFTゲームなどのDappのワンストップ、実験と使用を提供する。顧客が脱中心化された世界で取引するために、お金、娯楽、消費のすべての需要を満たし、ユーザーにブロックチェーン世界の入口を提供する、AITDのホームページでアプリをダウンロードすることができる。

しかも、現在のバージョン1.0.0で、私たちは最初の自主研究開発の脱中心化取引協定であるAITDSwapを発行した。

AITDSwapはAITDパブリックチェーン上で最初の脱中心化取引協定であり、現在、クライアントはARC 20/ERC 20 Tokenの間で相互に交換することができる。完全に価格決定され、取引が便利、簡単で、手数料なし、すべての手数料が協定の流動性提供者に支給する。

AITDのメインネット正式にオンラインに伴い、AITDSwap流動性マイニングもすでに正式に開設され、口座でUSDT/AITD流動性LPを通過してマイニングすることができ、流動性プールの収益を享受し、毎日眠りのまま、収入があり、あなたの幸せをもたらす!

AITD Coinウォレットダウンロードチュートリアルおよび質入れチュートリアル用口座は公式ビデオでダウンロードして参考することができ、メインオンラインの最初の時間に参加すると、贅沢なAITDマイニング収益が得られる。

世界金融の建設に力を入れている新型パブリックチェーンとして、AITDは初心を忘れずに、将来はDeFi、NFT、予言機、パブリックチェーンネットワーク、Layer 2などの分野で継続的に力を入れ、専門技術を開発し、全面的にパブリックチェーンの基礎設計を建設し、脱中心化金融の"世界に流通、未来を正銘する"の夢を実現する。

メインネットオンラインには,我々の事業前最初の一歩であり,これも時代的な一歩であり,AITDに追従して歩いてきた支持者たちに,勝利の果実を享受させる,しかも、これは前進の足元を止めることはできない。わたしたちの目的は,大きな脱中心化世界を目指すことである。それは、全世界の人々が、互いに連絡し合うことと、技術の塊のために生活することをより幸せにするためであり、大きく、全面的、強力な基礎施設である。

最後,AITDの世界で努力していたすべての人が,偉大な目標のために共に努力していた。AITDは初心を忘れず、使命を銘記し、コミュニティと口座のすべての需要のために全身全霊力を尽くす。

Media Contact
Contact: Darrell Duffie
Company Name: American International Insurance Trust Co., LTD.
Add: Denver, USA
Website: http://aitd.io/
Email: partnerships@aitd.io




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AITD Block Chainメインネットオンライン決定

Denver, CO, Jul 29, 2021 - (JCN Newswire) - 数か月を経って、AITDの会議が正式にメインネットにオンラインされることを提案し、STTC国際アルゴリズムチームは1年以上の研究と関連作業を経験した後、AITD公式は2021年7月26日11:41分にメインネットに接続することを決定した、搭載されたスマート契約システムも同期に発表した。AITDシンガポール基金会はAITD DAppの生産に参加する最初の開発者に1ドルの基金計画を与え、開発者を支援して、DAppの開発、スポーツなどのシステム建設を支援する。



従って、メインネットオンラインの計画では、AITDはDeFiベースの設置を重要な地位に置き、最も全面的、簡単、便利な脱中心化金融使用実験をクライアントで提供することに力を入れている。

現在のバージョンでは、AITDは正式にAITD Coinを脱中心化し、このウォレットはコミュニティに個人デジタル資産の保管、転送、取引、およびUniswap、Shushiswap、AAVEなどの主流DeFi実験協力や最新のNFTゲーム、NFTコレクション、DeFi+NFTゲームなどのDappのワンストップ、実験と使用を提供する。顧客が脱中心化された世界で取引するために、お金、娯楽、消費のすべての需要を満たし、ユーザーにブロックチェーン世界の入口を提供する、AITDのホームページでアプリをダウンロードすることができる。

しかも、現在のバージョン1.0.0で、私たちは最初の自主研究開発の脱中心化取引協定であるAITDSwapを発行した。

AITDSwapはAITDパブリックチェーン上で最初の脱中心化取引協定であり、現在、クライアントはARC 20/ERC 20 Tokenの間で相互に交換することができる。完全に価格決定され、取引が便利、簡単で、手数料なし、すべての手数料が協定の流動性提供者に支給する。

AITDのメインネット正式にオンラインに伴い、AITDSwap流動性マイニングもすでに正式に開設され、口座でUSDT/AITD流動性LPを通過してマイニングすることができ、流動性プールの収益を享受し、毎日眠りのまま、収入があり、あなたの幸せをもたらす!

AITD Coinウォレットダウンロードチュートリアルおよび質入れチュートリアル用口座は公式ビデオでダウンロードして参考することができ、メインオンラインの最初の時間に参加すると、贅沢なAITDマイニング収益が得られる。

世界金融の建設に力を入れている新型パブリックチェーンとして、AITDは初心を忘れずに、将来はDeFi、NFT、予言機、パブリックチェーンネットワーク、Layer 2などの分野で継続的に力を入れ、専門技術を開発し、全面的にパブリックチェーンの基礎設計を建設し、脱中心化金融の"世界に流通、未来を正銘する"の夢を実現する。

メインネットオンラインには,我々の事業前最初の一歩であり,これも時代的な一歩であり,AITDに追従して歩いてきた支持者たちに,勝利の果実を享受させる,しかも、これは前進の足元を止めることはできない。わたしたちの目的は,大きな脱中心化世界を目指すことである。それは、全世界の人々が、互いに連絡し合うことと、技術の塊のために生活することをより幸せにするためであり、大きく、全面的、強力な基礎施設である。

最後,AITDの世界で努力していたすべての人が,偉大な目標のために共に努力していた。AITDは初心を忘れず、使命を銘記し、コミュニティと口座のすべての需要のために全身全霊力を尽くす。

Media Contact
Contact: Darrell Duffie
Company Name: American International Insurance Trust Co., LTD.
Add: Denver, USA
Website: http://aitd.io/
Email: partnerships@aitd.io


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BigONE Asia Releases Plans for Latin America on the Blockchain Summit Latam

The Blockchain Summit Latam 2021, which will take place from September 6-10, 2021, is one of the most important blockchain and encrypted asset events held in Latin America each year. The Blockchain Summit Latam is more than just a conference; it is an ecosystem that brings together entrepreneurs, developers, companies, institutions, regulators, and blockchain technology enthusiasts to discuss and share ideas to build a new Internet of value and trust for teams working on the advancement of blockchain in Latin America.

Due to the global epidemic, the Blockchain Summit Latam will be held online this year and live-streamed on YouTube, Twitter, Instagram, and other social media platforms.

Highlights of the 2021 Blockchain Summit Latam

People would look at the development of blockchain and digital assets so far in 2021 from compliance and supervision at the summit. Notable events include the passage into law of a regulation that makes Bitcoin legal tender in El Salvador, the first of its kind for the blockchain ecosystem.

From the standpoint of user engagement, the emergence of "Animal or meme coins" would also be discussed. They have led the trend to promote complete decentralization of the ecosystem and gain massive traction in cryptocurrency circles.

During this summit, other milestones achieved in the NFT, DeFi and other sectors in the ecosystem would be considered in terms of industry technological advancement. They continue to show progressive growth and set the path for the future of blockchain.

At this summit, industry leaders and blockchain experts worldwide will look at these events and discuss issues relating to technological research and development, innovation, and the cryptocurrency market in domains such as global regulation, economic impact, DeFi, and other practical applications.

Mr. Anndy Lian, the newly appointed Chairman of BigONE Asia, was specially invited as a guest speaker during this summit and gave a critical keynote address on Day 2: The Latin America Ecosystem. Mr. Anndy, a global government relations expert with over 15 years of experience, will be discussing international supervision, the economy, DeFi, and current issues in the Latin American blockchain ecosystem with other guests. Mr. Anndy also served as the keynote speaker at the World E-sports and Blockchain Summit, alongside other notable figures such as former UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon.

So far, Latin America has been one of the key regions with the highest rate of cryptocurrency and digital asset adoption. It is also regarded as one of the first areas where blockchain technology has been implemented. This demonstrates a very positive attitude toward blockchain and its underlying use cases.

Mr. Anndy, Chairman of BigONE Asia, sees Latin America as a critical international market for BigONE. Accordingly, it seeks to accelerate its globalization strategy to foster the growth of the cryptocurrency/digital assets ecosystem.

When asked about the role of Latin America in the future of blockchain technology and how this region can help facilitate growth, Mr. Anndy said, "Latin America has shown so far, with their mass adoption of blockchain technology over the years, that they have a high level of trust in the potential of blockchain technology as the foundation for the future of the world, and at BigONE, we believe this is the case and are looking to identify with key regions like this to foster the growth of cryptocurrencies and to aid BigONE's globalization."

About BigONE

BigONE is a global cryptocurrency exchange that provides a platform for trading various cryptocurrencies. It was founded in 2017 and registered in the Netherlands. The group operates in Russia, Brazil, Vietnam, Seychelles, Singapore, Japan, and Indonesia, providing marketing, investment, and blockchain technology research & development. As it stands, there are over a thousand users from Latin America registered with BigONE.

Mr. Anndy Lian, the newly appointed Chairman of BigONE Asia, will attend the Blockchain Summit Latam this year in the hopes of accelerating BigONE's globalization and onboarding more Latin American users to trade cryptocurrencies on BigONE exchange actively.

In addition, BigONE's global business compliance and development would benefit from this. This summit would also be Mr. Anndy Lian's first official event since being appointed Chairman of BigONE Asia.

Media Contact
Company: BigONE
Contact: Anndy Lian
E-mail: business@big.one
Website: https://www.bigone.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/BigONEexchange

SOURCE: BigONE




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BigONE Asia Releases Plans for Latin America on the Blockchain Summit Latam

Bleiswijk, Netherland, July 29, 2021 - (ACN Newswire) -The Blockchain Summit Latam 2021, which will take place from September 6-10, 2021, is one of the most important blockchain and encrypted asset events held in Latin America each year. The Blockchain Summit Latam is more than just a conference; it is an ecosystem that brings together entrepreneurs, developers, companies, institutions, regulators, and blockchain technology enthusiasts to discuss and share ideas to build a new Internet of value and trust for teams working on the advancement of blockchain in Latin America.

Due to the global epidemic, the Blockchain Summit Latam will be held online this year and live-streamed on YouTube, Twitter, Instagram, and other social media platforms.

Highlights of the 2021 Blockchain Summit Latam

People would look at the development of blockchain and digital assets so far in 2021 from compliance and supervision at the summit. Notable events include the passage into law of a regulation that makes Bitcoin legal tender in El Salvador, the first of its kind for the blockchain ecosystem.

From the standpoint of user engagement, the emergence of "Animal or meme coins" would also be discussed. They have led the trend to promote complete decentralization of the ecosystem and gain massive traction in cryptocurrency circles.

During this summit, other milestones achieved in the NFT, DeFi and other sectors in the ecosystem would be considered in terms of industry technological advancement. They continue to show progressive growth and set the path for the future of blockchain.

At this summit, industry leaders and blockchain experts worldwide will look at these events and discuss issues relating to technological research and development, innovation, and the cryptocurrency market in domains such as global regulation, economic impact, DeFi, and other practical applications.

Mr. Anndy Lian, the newly appointed Chairman of BigONE Asia, was specially invited as a guest speaker during this summit and gave a critical keynote address on Day 2: The Latin America Ecosystem. Mr. Anndy, a global government relations expert with over 15 years of experience, will be discussing international supervision, the economy, DeFi, and current issues in the Latin American blockchain ecosystem with other guests. Mr. Anndy also served as the keynote speaker at the World E-sports and Blockchain Summit, alongside other notable figures such as former UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon.

So far, Latin America has been one of the key regions with the highest rate of cryptocurrency and digital asset adoption. It is also regarded as one of the first areas where blockchain technology has been implemented. This demonstrates a very positive attitude toward blockchain and its underlying use cases.

Mr. Anndy, Chairman of BigONE Asia, sees Latin America as a critical international market for BigONE. Accordingly, it seeks to accelerate its globalization strategy to foster the growth of the cryptocurrency/digital assets ecosystem.

When asked about the role of Latin America in the future of blockchain technology and how this region can help facilitate growth, Mr. Anndy said, "Latin America has shown so far, with their mass adoption of blockchain technology over the years, that they have a high level of trust in the potential of blockchain technology as the foundation for the future of the world, and at BigONE, we believe this is the case and are looking to identify with key regions like this to foster the growth of cryptocurrencies and to aid BigONE's globalization."

About BigONE

BigONE is a global cryptocurrency exchange that provides a platform for trading various cryptocurrencies. It was founded in 2017 and registered in the Netherlands. The group operates in Russia, Brazil, Vietnam, Seychelles, Singapore, Japan, and Indonesia, providing marketing, investment, and blockchain technology research & development. As it stands, there are over a thousand users from Latin America registered with BigONE.

Mr. Anndy Lian, the newly appointed Chairman of BigONE Asia, will attend the Blockchain Summit Latam this year in the hopes of accelerating BigONE's globalization and onboarding more Latin American users to trade cryptocurrencies on BigONE exchange actively.

In addition, BigONE's global business compliance and development would benefit from this. This summit would also be Mr. Anndy Lian's first official event since being appointed Chairman of BigONE Asia.

Media Contact
Company: BigONE
Contact: Anndy Lian
E-mail: business@big.one
Website: https://www.bigone.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/BigONEexchange

SOURCE: BigONE



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EC Healthcare and Prenetics Form Strategic Partnership to Pioneer the Future of Medicine

HONG KONG, Jul 29, 2021 - (ACN Newswire) - EC Healthcare (the "Company", which together with its subsidiaries is referred to as the "Group", SEHK stock code: 2138), the largest non-hospital medical group in Hong Kong, announces that the Group signed a memorandum of understanding with Prenetics Limited ("Prenetics") for a strategic collaboration in relation to the formation of a "Healthnomics collaboration". The partnership will be focused on assembling health data resources from ECH and innovative genetics and diagnostic testing services from Prenetics to create the future of medicine, steering the development in preventive & precision medicine, drug discovery and health policy steering for governments.

Under the collaboration, (i) EC Healthcare shall be the designated offline fulfillment partner of Prenetics online business; (ii) EC Healthcare shall be granted the exclusive license to market and sell certain Prenetics DNA testing products under the CircleDNA and Circle Medical brand in the Greater Bay Area; (iii) EC Healthcare shall be the marketing and operational partners to promote Prenetics diagnostic and genetic testing products; and (iv) EC Healthcare and Prenetics shall jointly develop necessary IT solutions to enhance the integration of health data resources and genomics data resources.

Mr. Eddy Tang, Chairman, Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of EC Healthcare said, "The Group is delighted to establish a strategic partnership with Prenetics. Through the collaboration, we hope to divert public domain traffic into EC Healthcare's enclosed ecosystem by using Prenetics testing services and form a "Healthnomics collaboration" which will combine traditional blood-based health data and genomics risk profiling data for patients to have a holistic view on their overall health. Furthermore, the Group believes that the collaboration can promote cross-selling synergies between the Group and Prenetics, thereby creating new source of clientele and income for the Group's existing medical, aesthetic medical and wellness businesses, and enhance the loyalty of the Group's existing customers by complementing the scope of preventive and precision medical services provided."

Mr. Danny Yeung, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder of Prenetics said, "We are thrilled to partner with EC Healthcare, the largest non-hospital medical group in Hong Kong. By integrating our tests to EC Healthcare's health checks and medical services, it will provide a first of its kind offering to patients which combines DNA and health data into one consolidated view. Our mission has always been about prevention, not treatment. This partnership with EC Healthcare further allows us to create new opportunities to revolutionize personalized healthcare."

About EC Healthcare
EC Healthcare is Hong Kong's largest non-hospital medical service provider*, leveraging its core businesses of preventive and precision medicine, and committed to developing medical artificial intelligence by integrating its multi-disciplinary medical services. The move, which is supported by the Group's high-end branding and quality customer services, is aimed at offering customers safe and effective healthcare and medical services with professionalism.

The Group principally engages in the provision of one-stop medical and health care services in Greater China. The Group provides a full range of services and products under its well-known brands, including those of its one-stop aesthetic medical solutions provider DR REBORN which has ranked first in Hong Kong by sales for years, primary care clinics jointly established with Tencent Doctorwork, chiropractic services centre SPINE Central, New York Spine and Physiotherapy Center NYMG, health management centre re:HEALTH, a vaccine centre Hong Kong Professional Vaccine HKPV, a comprehensive dental centre UMH DENTAL CARE, a diagnostic and imaging centre HKAI, an oncology treatment centre reVIVE, a day procedure centre HKMED, a specialty clinic SPECIALISTS CENTRAL and NEW MEDICAL CENTER, obstetrics and gynaecology specialist ZENITH MEDICAL CENTER AND PRENATAL DIAGNOSIS CENTRE, specialists central, a paediatric center PRIME CARE, cardiology center HONG KONG INTERNATIONAL CARDIOLOGY CENTER, PathLab Medical Laboratories and a professional hair care center HAIR FOREST.

*According to an independent research conducted by Frost and Sullivan in terms of revenue in 2019 and 2020

About Prenetics
Prenetics is a leading genetics and diagnostic health testing company, operational in 10 countries with a team of over 500, led by visionary entrepreneur, Danny Yeung. Prenetics has received over USD85-million in strategic funding from Alibaba Hong Kong Entrepreneurs Fund, Ping An Ventures, Apis Partners and more. Prenetics has to-date performed more than 4 million diagnostic and genetic tests in Hong Kong and the United Kingdom. In Hong Kong, Prenetics was the 1st private laboratory to have been appointed by the Hong Kong government for mass community Covid-19 testing. In the United Kingdom, Prenetics was instrumental in the re-start of the English Premier League season having done the testing across 20 clubs. Prenetics' mission is to decentralize healthcare and focus on the comprehensive testing capabilities covering prevention, diagnostics, and personalized care. For more information, visit https://prenetics.com.

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HKTDC twin jewellery shows conclude today

HONG KONG, Jul 29, 2021 - (JCN Newswire) - The 37th HKTDC Hong Kong International Jewellery Show and 7th HKTDC Hong Kong International Diamond, Gem & Pearl Show, organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), concluded today. In addition to trade buyers, the twin shows were also open to jewellery-loving public visitors for the first time this year. The five-day shows attracted more than 13,700 industry buyers and over 17,000 public visitors who came to explore and purchase a wide array of jewellery products. The twin shows also run online until 5 August to enable global jewellers and traders to engage in business talks via video conferencing, with more than 1,200 online meetings between exhibitors and buyers arranged. As of 29 July, the online edition of the shows recorded some 2,500 buyers exploring products and conducting business discussions online.

Recovering purchasing power creates new opportunities

With the pandemic changing the global economy and international travel restrictions disrupting regular business travel, enterprises are looking to conduct cross-border business through both online and physical channels. Benjamin Chau, Acting Executive Director of the HKTDC, said: "An independent survey conducted on-site found that 44% of the interviewed exhibitors and buyers considered business travel restrictions during the pandemic as the biggest current challenge. On a more positive note, 31% and 19% of respondents respectively believed that the recovering purchasing power of customers and business leads driven by e-tailing would be the main source of new business opportunities this year."

Mr Chau continued: "The HKTDC is adopting a strategy that clearly aligns with the survey results. Addressing both exhibitors' needs and market trends, we made a swift decision to open the twin shows to public visitors for the first time. This has enabled exhibitors to reach out to more retail clients and broaden their customer base. Also, the fact that the two shows run in a unique physical and online format for the first time has helped to create more business opportunities for traders."

During the shows, the HKTDC conducted an on-site survey in which more than 800 exhibitors and buyers were interviewed. The survey found that buyers and exhibitors remain cautious regarding the market outlook, with 54% of respondents expecting overall sales to decrease this year and only 29% expected sales to remain unchanged. In terms of sourcing prices and production costs, 45% of respondents said they were under more pressure. Despite this, more than half of them (54%) expected that retail prices will remain unchanged.

Diamond jewellery items were the most popular products purchased at the shows

Regarding the growth prospects for jewellery products in major countries and regions over the next two years, respondents considered that North America (41%), Western Europe (33%) and Hong Kong (31%) were the most promising traditional markets, while Mainland China was considered by 51% as the most promising emerging market. Hong Kong was recognised by interviewed buyers as an ideal sourcing hub, with quality (75%), use of material (73%) and services (71%) being the three most appreciated aspects.

In terms of popular product categories, the survey found that nearly half (49%) of the respondents favoured karat-white gold, followed by karat-rose gold (42%) and karat-yellow gold (38%). Diamonds remained the most popular (54%) among all gemstones.

Half of the respondents expected trendy fashion jewellery to have the greatest market potential. The survey also found that 28% of public visitors interviewed had spent more than HK$10,000 each on-site and that diamond jewellery items were the most popular products (51%) purchased at the shows.

Exhibitors value jewellery shows as effective business platforms

The twin shows were the first two physical trade fairs staged by the HKTDC since the pandemic began, creating business opportunities for exhibitors and buyers alike.

A Hong Kong exhibitor, Just Gold Company Limited, joined the Jewellery Show for the first time this year. Arthur Tang, the company's Managing Director, Greater China, shared that the show was an effective business platform that helped their company enhance its branding and increase market exposure. "We promoted our new designs as well as special collections for our 30th anniversary. A number of buyers approached us to enquire more about our products. We've already concluded some business deals and the response has been encouraging," said Mr Tang.

Another exhibitor, Yvonne Pong, Director, Wing Hang South Sea Pearl Company Limited, considered the Jewellery Show as the perfect place to promote their pearl jewellery collections and drive new business. "Customers love our classic designs, and jewellery with gold-coloured pearls is particularly sought after. The response has been better than expected. We've met some quality buyers, including a number of new customers," she said. "The HKTDC has done an excellent job making the show a success despite the pandemic. I am confident the show will get even better, with more overseas buyers coming to source products once travel restrictions are lifted."

A local buyer, Edmond Chan, Head of Jewelry Asia, Luxeford Hong Kong Limited, was pleased to see the Jewellery Show being staged again. "We specialise in purchasing high-end jewellery and watches. I am here looking for partners and to find suitable products. I've already found an exhibitor to explore cooperation with whose jewellery collection boasts some outstanding designs," he said.

A host of activities were held during the two shows, including seminars on changes that the pandemic and online marketing have brought to the jewellery industry supply chain, a series of expert talks tailor-made to guide the public on the appreciation of rare-colour diamonds and pearl evaluation methods, jewellery smart bidding session, workshop, lucky draws and jewellery parades. These events not only facilitated the exchange of market intelligence among industry players, but also enhanced public knowledge about gemstones and jewellery products.

Physical edition of International Sourcing Show ends concurrently

The physical edition of the HKTDC International Sourcing Show also ended today, the 4-day show attracted over 14,000 buyers to attend or explore products online. To help local small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) grasp business opportunities, the HKTDC contacted quality buyers through its network of 50 offices worldwide and arranged close to 1,100 business matching meetings during the physical show.

This physical edition of the International Sourcing Show was complemented by an online element, which started in March, enabling traders to stay connected both online and offline and boosting business opportunities during the pandemic.

Fair Websites:
- Hong Kong International Jewellery Show: https://hkjewelleryshow.hktdc.com
- Hong Kong International Diamond, Gem & Pearl Show: https://hkdgp.hktdc.com
- International Sourcing Show: https://isshow.hktdc.com
- Photo download: https://bit.ly/3x6UrTR

About the HKTDC

The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is a statutory body established in 1966 to promote, assist and develop Hong Kong's trade. With 50 offices globally, including 13 in Mainland China, the HKTDC promotes Hong Kong as a two-way global investment and business hub. The HKTDC organises international exhibitions, conferences and business missions to create business opportunities for companies, particularly SMEs, in the mainland and international markets. The HKTDC also provides up-to-date market insights and product information via research reports and digital news channels. For more information, please visit: www.hktdc.com/aboutus.

Media Enquiries:
HKTDC Communications & Public Affairs Department
Agnes Wat, Tel: +852 2584 4554, Email: agnes.ky.wat@hktdc.org
Janet Chan, Tel: +852 2584 4369, Email: janet.ch.chan@hktdc.org


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Cardano's New Lethal Weapon, Kick.io All Set to Dethrone Ethereum

Although there are a few observers who've not been optimistic about Decentralized Finance (DeFi) lately, the majority of the crypto enthusiasts who have been in the space disregard all bearish views on DeFi while keeping its optimism intact for DeFi. So far, there have been multiple price fluctuations and market corrections testing the patience of many. Consequently, despite the highs and the extreme lows, the truly bullish enthusiasts for DeFi have kept their stance and vision regarding the future of DeFi whereas the sceptics took a step back. To further strengthen the ecosystem of DeFi and complement the gap not covered by the current DeFi leader Ethereum, a fundraising platform, KICK.IO, built on the Cardano Network is undergoing development for its launch in the near future.

It may appear surprising but it's the truth as per many analysts that the space conquered by Ethereum in the DeFi will not be ever-lasting. Till now, the main reason behind Ethereum's domination in the space has been due to the convenience provided to the users. However, as per the research by analysts, despite getting launched a few years after Ethereum, Cardano has managed to attract a plethora of users and is expected to soon replace Ethereum in terms of total network transactions. At the moment, Ethereum users have been disappointed by its high fees and high transaction duration partly due to the underlying Proof-of-Work (PoW) consensus mechanism employed by Ethereum. Additionally, people have been ambiguous about the efficiency of Ethereum's environment especially after the manifesting concerns of analysts related to the energy-inefficient protocols of Ethereum.

With time passing by, traders and DeFi enthusiasts are becoming more aware of the space and looking for alternatives challenging Ethereum in terms of environment, transaction speed and fees. Among many DeFi platforms launched in the past, one of the promising ones capable of dethroning Ethereum is Cardano, founded by Charles Hoskinson who is a co-founder of Ethereum. Employing an evidence-based consensus algorithm, Ouroboros, Cardano is all set to mark its spot in the crypto space with its own Proof-of-Stake (PoS) protocol offering users carbon-free and remarkably fast transactions with extremely minimal fees.

While Cardano is the vision, Kick.io is the agent on the ground to smoothly bring the industrial shift towards the Cardano network. It is expected for KICK.IO to soon provide a platform for Cardano's extensive community to participate in funding and support potential blockchain-based projects with promising prospectuses. The team behind KICK.IO composed of DeFi and traditional finance professionals have been working tirelessly to devise a platform where the innovative projects of the future can be initialized, developed, endorsed and progressed into huge successes. To safeguard the interest of investors behind KICK.IO, the team will be actively scrutinizing the projects and filtering the most promising ones in order to fund later. In this way, the environment of DeFi led by Cardano is strategized to mature and progress for everyone, users, investors and the innovative developing minds in the space.

Gaining significance and ample amount of support and attention from retail and institutional investors, KICK.IO is all set to get launched for the public on September 15th however a private sale will be hosted on July 28th. In order to participate and get your hands on limited subscriptions and avoid missing this opportunity during the Cardano bull market gathering steam, it's ideal to plan ahead and mark your calendars right now for an iconic launch of a decentralized fundraising platform all set to revolutionize the DeFi space.

Social Links
Telegram: https://t.me/kickioglobal
Twitter: https://twitter.com/kicklaunchpad

Media Contact
Brand: Kick.io
Contact: Caesar Chad
Email: Caesar@kick.io
Website: https://kick.io

SOURCE: Kick.io




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Cardano's New Lethal Weapon, Kick.io All Set to Dethrone Ethereum

New York, NY, July 29, 2021 - (ACN Newswire) - Although there are a few observers who've not been optimistic about Decentralized Finance (DeFi) lately, the majority of the crypto enthusiasts who have been in the space disregard all bearish views on DeFi while keeping its optimism intact for DeFi. So far, there have been multiple price fluctuations and market corrections testing the patience of many. Consequently, despite the highs and the extreme lows, the truly bullish enthusiasts for DeFi have kept their stance and vision regarding the future of DeFi whereas the sceptics took a step back. To further strengthen the ecosystem of DeFi and complement the gap not covered by the current DeFi leader Ethereum, a fundraising platform, KICK.IO, built on the Cardano Network is undergoing development for its launch in the near future.

It may appear surprising but it's the truth as per many analysts that the space conquered by Ethereum in the DeFi will not be ever-lasting. Till now, the main reason behind Ethereum's domination in the space has been due to the convenience provided to the users. However, as per the research by analysts, despite getting launched a few years after Ethereum, Cardano has managed to attract a plethora of users and is expected to soon replace Ethereum in terms of total network transactions. At the moment, Ethereum users have been disappointed by its high fees and high transaction duration partly due to the underlying Proof-of-Work (PoW) consensus mechanism employed by Ethereum. Additionally, people have been ambiguous about the efficiency of Ethereum's environment especially after the manifesting concerns of analysts related to the energy-inefficient protocols of Ethereum.

With time passing by, traders and DeFi enthusiasts are becoming more aware of the space and looking for alternatives challenging Ethereum in terms of environment, transaction speed and fees. Among many DeFi platforms launched in the past, one of the promising ones capable of dethroning Ethereum is Cardano, founded by Charles Hoskinson who is a co-founder of Ethereum. Employing an evidence-based consensus algorithm, Ouroboros, Cardano is all set to mark its spot in the crypto space with its own Proof-of-Stake (PoS) protocol offering users carbon-free and remarkably fast transactions with extremely minimal fees.

While Cardano is the vision, Kick.io is the agent on the ground to smoothly bring the industrial shift towards the Cardano network. It is expected for KICK.IO to soon provide a platform for Cardano's extensive community to participate in funding and support potential blockchain-based projects with promising prospectuses. The team behind KICK.IO composed of DeFi and traditional finance professionals have been working tirelessly to devise a platform where the innovative projects of the future can be initialized, developed, endorsed and progressed into huge successes. To safeguard the interest of investors behind KICK.IO, the team will be actively scrutinizing the projects and filtering the most promising ones in order to fund later. In this way, the environment of DeFi led by Cardano is strategized to mature and progress for everyone, users, investors and the innovative developing minds in the space.

Gaining significance and ample amount of support and attention from retail and institutional investors, KICK.IO is all set to get launched for the public on September 15th however a private sale will be hosted on July 28th. In order to participate and get your hands on limited subscriptions and avoid missing this opportunity during the Cardano bull market gathering steam, it's ideal to plan ahead and mark your calendars right now for an iconic launch of a decentralized fundraising platform all set to revolutionize the DeFi space.

Social Links
Telegram: https://t.me/kickioglobal
Twitter: https://twitter.com/kicklaunchpad

Media Contact
Brand: Kick.io
Contact: Caesar Chad
Email: Caesar@kick.io
Website: https://kick.io

SOURCE: Kick.io



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HKTDC twin jewellery shows conclude today

HONG KONG, Jul 29, 2021 - (ACN Newswire) - The 37th HKTDC Hong Kong International Jewellery Show and 7th HKTDC Hong Kong International Diamond, Gem & Pearl Show, organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), concluded today. In addition to trade buyers, the twin shows were also open to jewellery-loving public visitors for the first time this year. The five-day shows attracted more than 13,700 industry buyers and over 17,000 public visitors who came to explore and purchase a wide array of jewellery products. The twin shows also run online until 5 August to enable global jewellers and traders to engage in business talks via video conferencing, with more than 1,200 online meetings between exhibitors and buyers arranged. As of 29 July, the online edition of the shows recorded some 2,500 buyers exploring products and conducting business discussions online.

The physical editions of the 37th HKTDC Hong Kong International Jewellery Show, 7th HKTDC Hong Kong International Diamond, Gem & Pearl Show and the HKTDC International Sourcing Show all drew to a successful close today.

For the first time, this year's jewellery shows were open to the jewellery-loving public who came to purchase quality jewellery products at competitive prices.

Jewellery parades displayed new and unique jewellery designs.

Recovering purchasing power creates new opportunities

With the pandemic changing the global economy and international travel restrictions disrupting regular business travel, enterprises are looking to conduct cross-border business through both online and physical channels. Benjamin Chau, Acting Executive Director of the HKTDC, said: "An independent survey conducted on-site found that 44% of the interviewed exhibitors and buyers considered business travel restrictions during the pandemic as the biggest current challenge. On a more positive note, 31% and 19% of respondents respectively believed that the recovering purchasing power of customers and business leads driven by e-tailing would be the main source of new business opportunities this year."

Mr Chau continued: "The HKTDC is adopting a strategy that clearly aligns with the survey results. Addressing both exhibitors' needs and market trends, we made a swift decision to open the twin shows to public visitors for the first time. This has enabled exhibitors to reach out to more retail clients and broaden their customer base. Also, the fact that the two shows run in a unique physical and online format for the first time has helped to create more business opportunities for traders."

During the shows, the HKTDC conducted an on-site survey in which more than 800 exhibitors and buyers were interviewed. The survey found that buyers and exhibitors remain cautious regarding the market outlook, with 54% of respondents expecting overall sales to decrease this year and only 29% expected sales to remain unchanged. In terms of sourcing prices and production costs, 45% of respondents said they were under more pressure. Despite this, more than half of them (54%) expected that retail prices will remain unchanged.

Diamond jewellery items were the most popular products purchased at the shows

Regarding the growth prospects for jewellery products in major countries and regions over the next two years, respondents considered that North America (41%), Western Europe (33%) and Hong Kong (31%) were the most promising traditional markets, while Mainland China was considered by 51% as the most promising emerging market. Hong Kong was recognised by interviewed buyers as an ideal sourcing hub, with quality (75%), use of material (73%) and services (71%) being the three most appreciated aspects.

In terms of popular product categories, the survey found that nearly half (49%) of the respondents favoured karat-white gold, followed by karat-rose gold (42%) and karat-yellow gold (38%). Diamonds remained the most popular (54%) among all gemstones.

Half of the respondents expected trendy fashion jewellery to have the greatest market potential. The survey also found that 28% of public visitors interviewed had spent more than HK$10,000 each on-site and that diamond jewellery items were the most popular products (51%) purchased at the shows.

Exhibitors value jewellery shows as effective business platforms

The twin shows were the first two physical trade fairs staged by the HKTDC since the pandemic began, creating business opportunities for exhibitors and buyers alike.

A Hong Kong exhibitor, Just Gold Company Limited, joined the Jewellery Show for the first time this year. Arthur Tang, the company's Managing Director, Greater China, shared that the show was an effective business platform that helped their company enhance its branding and increase market exposure. "We promoted our new designs as well as special collections for our 30th anniversary. A number of buyers approached us to enquire more about our products. We've already concluded some business deals and the response has been encouraging," said Mr Tang.

Another exhibitor, Yvonne Pong, Director, Wing Hang South Sea Pearl Company Limited, considered the Jewellery Show as the perfect place to promote their pearl jewellery collections and drive new business. "Customers love our classic designs, and jewellery with gold-coloured pearls is particularly sought after. The response has been better than expected. We've met some quality buyers, including a number of new customers," she said. "The HKTDC has done an excellent job making the show a success despite the pandemic. I am confident the show will get even better, with more overseas buyers coming to source products once travel restrictions are lifted."

A local buyer, Edmond Chan, Head of Jewelry Asia, Luxeford Hong Kong Limited, was pleased to see the Jewellery Show being staged again. "We specialise in purchasing high-end jewellery and watches. I am here looking for partners and to find suitable products. I've already found an exhibitor to explore cooperation with whose jewellery collection boasts some outstanding designs," he said.

A host of activities were held during the two shows, including seminars on changes that the pandemic and online marketing have brought to the jewellery industry supply chain, a series of expert talks tailor-made to guide the public on the appreciation of rare-colour diamonds and pearl evaluation methods, jewellery smart bidding session, workshop, lucky draws and jewellery parades. These events not only facilitated the exchange of market intelligence among industry players, but also enhanced public knowledge about gemstones and jewellery products.

Physical edition of International Sourcing Show ends concurrently

The physical edition of the HKTDC International Sourcing Show also ended today, the 4-day show attracted over 14,000 buyers to attend or explore products online. To help local small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) grasp business opportunities, the HKTDC contacted quality buyers through its network of 50 offices worldwide and arranged close to 1,100 business matching meetings during the physical show.

This physical edition of the International Sourcing Show was complemented by an online element, which started in March, enabling traders to stay connected both online and offline and boosting business opportunities during the pandemic.

Fair Websites:
- Hong Kong International Jewellery Show: https://hkjewelleryshow.hktdc.com
- Hong Kong International Diamond, Gem & Pearl Show: https://hkdgp.hktdc.com
- International Sourcing Show: https://isshow.hktdc.com
- Photo download: https://bit.ly/3x6UrTR

About the HKTDC

The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is a statutory body established in 1966 to promote, assist and develop Hong Kong's trade. With 50 offices globally, including 13 in Mainland China, the HKTDC promotes Hong Kong as a two-way global investment and business hub. The HKTDC organises international exhibitions, conferences and business missions to create business opportunities for companies, particularly SMEs, in the mainland and international markets. The HKTDC also provides up-to-date market insights and product information via research reports and digital news channels. For more information, please visit: www.hktdc.com/aboutus.

Media Enquiries:
HKTDC Communications & Public Affairs Department
Agnes Wat, Tel: +852 2584 4554, Email: agnes.ky.wat@hktdc.org
Janet Chan, Tel: +852 2584 4369, Email: janet.ch.chan@hktdc.org

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