Internet in Hong Kong

Webnovel Kicks Off Its Largest Writing Contest to Tap North America for Further Growth

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Wednesday, March 31, 2021

SHENZHEN, China, March 31, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Webnovel, the global online reading platform of China Literature (China Literature Limited 0772.HK), launches its writing contest Webnovel Spirity Awards (WSA 2021), targeting North America on March 31st.

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  • SHENZHEN, China, March 31, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Webnovel, the global online reading platform of China Literature (China Literature Limited 0772.HK), launches its writing contest Webnovel Spirity Awards (WSA 2021), targeting North America on March 31st.
  • The contest marks a new stage for China Literature in the cultivation of original works and IP incubation in overseas markets.
  • In 2020, Webnovel extended a similar contest to writers from all over the world, which received almost 8,000 works.
  • This year, the contest will focus on the North America market to help writers with great potential realize their writing dreams by offering professional writing skill training and promotional resources.

AFF: Cyberport Chairman and Vista Equity Partners’ Robert Smith explore InsurTech opportunities in the Greater Bay Area

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Tuesday, January 19, 2021

Cyberport Chairman Dr. George Lam and Robert F. Smith , Founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of leading global investment firm Vista Equity Partner s, discussed Asia and Hong Kongs unique opportunities for InsurTech.

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  • Cyberport Chairman Dr. George Lam and Robert F. Smith , Founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of leading global investment firm Vista Equity Partner s, discussed Asia and Hong Kongs unique opportunities for InsurTech.
  • Dr. Lam said, The Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) is the regions largest and best FinTech hub.
  • During the Fireside Chat session hosted by Dr. Lam, Mr. Smith shared his insights on Asias InsurTech investment in the post-pandemic world.
  • Hong Kong boasts world-class infrastructure, a diverse talent pool, sophisticated financial connectivity, and a gateway to the Greater China market.

Hong Kong Cyberport cultivates local mobile, arcade and console game developers

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Tuesday, December 22, 2020

Although countries like the United States, Japan and China have well-established in the gaming market, Hong Kongs game developers are starting to shine.

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  • Although countries like the United States, Japan and China have well-established in the gaming market, Hong Kongs game developers are starting to shine.
  • As the citys leading digital technology community, Cyberport has supported a number of promising game developers.
  • The two games have been recognised in the first two editions of the Hong Kong Game Enhancement and Promotion Scheme , organised by the Hong Kong Digital Entertainment Association respectively.
  • This game was featured in the second edition of the Hong Kong Game Enhancement and Promotion Scheme.

Virtual DELF2020 concludes to a resounding success drawing 500,000+ views

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Monday, December 14, 2020

The event generated over 100 hours of content on its virtual platform, drawing a total of 500,000 views from almost 30 countries or regions.

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  • The event generated over 100 hours of content on its virtual platform, drawing a total of 500,000 views from almost 30 countries or regions.
  • Cyberport, via the Cyberport Academy, will also introduce a number of new projects with APRU to provide more opportunities for the youth.
  • Peter Yan, Chief Executive Officer of Cyberport, said, Cyberport is committed to cultivating local young talent and promoting I&T industry development.
  • The DELF 2020 virtual event platform is open for access until 11 Jan 2021.

ixFintech Group’s New DAEM Landing at Cyberport, Hong Kong

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Friday, December 11, 2020

Today, ixFintech Group announced that its new product, the Digital Asset Exchange Machine (DAEM), is now landing at Cyberport, Hong Kong*, making available for the Cyberport community to do its first-round trial.

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  • Today, ixFintech Group announced that its new product, the Digital Asset Exchange Machine (DAEM), is now landing at Cyberport, Hong Kong*, making available for the Cyberport community to do its first-round trial.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20201210006262/en/
    The Digital Asset Exchange Machine (DAEM), is now landing at Cyberport, Hong Kong, making available for the Cyberport community to do its first-round trial.
  • As a key participant of the Cyberport Hong Kong, and supporter of the University of Hong Kong (HKU) Internship and Career mentorship program, IXA launched the first Hong Kong cryptocurrency index - ixCrypto Index together with its mentees from HKU in 2018 with a growing subscription.
  • It is managed by Hong Kong Cyberport Management Company Limited, which is wholly owned by the Hong Kong SAR Government.

ixFintech Group’s New DAEM Landing at Cyberport, Hong Kong

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Friday, December 11, 2020

Today, ixFintech Group announced that its new product, the Digital Asset Exchange Machine (DAEM), is now landing at Cyberport, Hong Kong*, making available for the Cyberport community to do its first-round trial.

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  • Today, ixFintech Group announced that its new product, the Digital Asset Exchange Machine (DAEM), is now landing at Cyberport, Hong Kong*, making available for the Cyberport community to do its first-round trial.
  • We are very grateful to have the support from our partners, 01 Communique from Canada and CryptoGo from Hong Kong to realize our vision on the new generation ATM - the DAEM.
  • As a key participant of the Cyberport Hong Kong, and supporter of the University of Hong Kong (HKU) Internship and Career mentorship program, IXA launched the first Hong Kong cryptocurrency index - ixCrypto Index together with its mentees from HKU in 2018 with a growing subscription.
  • It is managed by Hong Kong Cyberport Management Company Limited, which is wholly owned by the Hong Kong SAR Government.

CoderZ Takes First Place as the Education Solution with Greatest Growth Potential at Hong Kong-Based Cyberport Venture Capital Forum

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Tuesday, December 8, 2020

DERRY, N.H., Dec. 8, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --CoderZ was selected as an "Education Solutions: Greatest Growth Potential" awardee in the Edventures Global Business Acceleration Fellowship.

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  • DERRY, N.H., Dec. 8, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --CoderZ was selected as an "Education Solutions: Greatest Growth Potential" awardee in the Edventures Global Business Acceleration Fellowship.
  • The international event was an inaugural part of the Cyberport Venture Capital Forum (CVCF), Cyberport's annual flagship tech investment in Hong Kong.
  • Held in a virtual format for the first time, the two-day CVCF forum recorded a total of 97,000 views on its virtual event platform.
  • In addition to CoderZ being designated as "Education Solutions: Greatest Growth Potential" winner, there were three other awardees.

Hong Kong Cyberport leads blockchain development

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Friday, November 13, 2020

Hong Kong, Nov. 13, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Blockchain technology has been developing rapidly in recent years and its applications have broadened.

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  • Hong Kong, Nov. 13, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Blockchain technology has been developing rapidly in recent years and its applications have broadened.
  • Eric Chan, Chief Public Mission Officer of Cyberport, said Cyberport strongly believes that advancing Hong Kongs innovation and technology development relies on a revolutionary and cutting-edge technology with potential to grow.
  • Next week, Cyberport will also co-organise Hong Kong Blockchain Week 2020 with NexChange, to examine topical issues such as decentralised finance and blockchain applications for enterprises.
  • With the popularisation of blockchain technology, a market for decentralised applications (D App) based on blockchain is gradually taking shape.

NV5 Announces Over $3 Million of International Contracts in Hong Kong, Malaysia, and Saudi Arabia

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Tuesday, October 27, 2020

NV5 will provide audiovisual, information, and communications technology and MEP design services for the full refurbishment of the Le Meridian Hotel at Cyberport in Hong Kong.

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  • NV5 will provide audiovisual, information, and communications technology and MEP design services for the full refurbishment of the Le Meridian Hotel at Cyberport in Hong Kong.
  • After completion of the renovation, NV5 will also provide ongoing energy efficiency data analytics for the operation of the hotel.
  • In Malaysia, NV5 will deliver MEP and fire protection design services for a prominent mall in Kuala Lumpur.
  • In Saudi Arabia, NV5 was selected to provide MEP and technology services for four projects to support economic diversification in the region.

Cyberport houses over 30 InsurTech start-ups with great potential

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Tuesday, August 11, 2020

As the region's insurancehub, Hong Kong's insurance technology (InsurTech) has seen rapid developments.Currently, there are more than 30 InsurTech companies in the Cyberport Community.

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  • As the region's insurancehub, Hong Kong's insurance technology (InsurTech) has seen rapid developments.Currently, there are more than 30 InsurTech companies in the Cyberport Community.
  • Multiple solutions of Cyberports InsurTech start-upscould be introduced to the Greater Bay Area, ASEAN and international insurancemarkets."
  • Besides newly established virtual insurance companies, there have been collaborations between Cyberport's InsurTech start-ups and conventional insurance companies.
  • Through the Cyberport Enterprise Network, Cyberport Investors Network and Cyberport Technology Network, Cyberport can facilitate collaborations between start ups and conventional companies to help increase their orders, seek financing and partnerships with leading technology firms.