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Dr. George Lam Officially Joins VSFG as Honorary Chairman

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Tuesday, May 16, 2023
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HONG KONG, May 16, 2023 - (ACN Newswire) - To drive the strategic development of innovative financial services, Venture Smart Financial Holdings Limited (hereinafter referred to as "VSFG" or "the Group") officially announced the appointment of Dr. George Lam, BBS, JP ("Dr. Lam") as Honorary Chairman today.

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  • HONG KONG, May 16, 2023 - (ACN Newswire) - To drive the strategic development of innovative financial services, Venture Smart Financial Holdings Limited (hereinafter referred to as "VSFG" or "the Group") officially announced the appointment of Dr. George Lam, BBS, JP ("Dr. Lam") as Honorary Chairman today.
  • Dr. Lam said, "I have accepted the invitation from Mr. Lawrence Chu, Chairman of VSFG, because we share the same vision for the future development of Hong Kong's financial industry.
  • VSFG is the first virtual asset manager in Hong Kong licensed by the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission ("SFC").
  • Mr. Lawrence Chu, Chairman of VSFG, also expressed his sincere appreciation to Dr. Lam for joining and supporting VSFG, "As a farsighted visionary, Dr. Lam has always been driving the integration of the new and traditional economies without neglecting the importance of regulations and corporate governance.

Fostering a Smarter Future – Privacy Commissioner Attends the 2023 Digital Economy Summit

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Monday, April 17, 2023
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Date: 17 April 2023

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  • Date: 17 April 2023
    Fostering a Smarter Future – Privacy Commissioner Attends the 2023 Digital Economy Summit
    The Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data (Privacy Commissioner), Ms Ada CHUNG Lai-ling, and the Assistant Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data (Legal, Global Affairs & Research), Ms Cecilia SIU, attended the 2023 Digital Economy Summit jointly organised by the HKSAR Government and Cyberport on 13 and 14 April 2023.
  • Topics on how smart city technologies will empower economies and help accelerate the formation of digital societies were also discussed.
  • Ms Ada Chung (Left), the Privacy Commissioner, and Ms Cecilia Siu (Right), Assistant Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data (Legal, Global Affairs & Research), attended the 2023 Digital Economy Summit.
  • Ms Ada Chung (third left), the Privacy Commissioner, and other honourable guests attended the 2023 Digital Economy Summit.

Digital Economy Summit 2023 Sets Record with over 4,000 Attendance

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Friday, April 14, 2023
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HONG KONG, April 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Asia's flagship innovation and technology (I&T) event, Digital Economy Summit (DES) 2023, attracted a record attendance number of more than 4,000 onsite and online this year, gathering leading technology, business, academia and government decision makers from more than 40 countries and regions.

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  • This is the success of the concerted effort of the Government, the public and private sectors.
  • Rather than standing still, the real issue is how to control the associated risk and move forward steadily.
  • Ms Ying Zhang, Deputy Director, Shanghai Municipal Commission of Economy and Informatization introduced Shanghai's experience in developing data factor market.
  • Dr Miao Wang, Chief expert of Vehicle and Infrastructure Cooperative Automated Driving of Baidu, shared insights on automated driving.

Digital Economy Summit 2023 Sets Record with over 4,000 Attendance

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Friday, April 14, 2023
Heart, Money, Optimism, Travel, DES, Telecommunications, Hong Kong Productivity Council, Associate professor, Quality of life, Fintech, Innovation, Carbon, Government, I&T, Risk, Economic development, Tsinghua University, Hong Kong Applied Science and Technology Research Institute, Artificial intelligence, Growth, ESG, Ecosystem, Robotics, Transport, Sustainable development, Fraunhofer, Summit, Airline, Cryptocurrency, Web3, Cyberport

HONG KONG, April 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Asia's flagship innovation and technology (I&T) event, Digital Economy Summit (DES) 2023, attracted a record attendance number of more than 4,000 onsite and online this year, gathering leading technology, business, academia and government decision makers from more than 40 countries and regions.

Key Points: 
  • This is the success of the concerted effort of the Government, the public and private sectors.
  • Rather than standing still, the real issue is how to control the associated risk and move forward steadily.
  • Ms Ying Zhang, Deputy Director, Shanghai Municipal Commission of Economy and Informatization introduced Shanghai's experience in developing data factor market.
  • Dr Miao Wang, Chief expert of Vehicle and Infrastructure Cooperative Automated Driving of Baidu, shared insights on automated driving.

Digital Economy Summit 2023 Highlights Innovation and Technology, Supercharging Economic Growth and a Smarter Future

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Thursday, April 13, 2023
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HONG KONG, April 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Asia's flagship innovation and technology event, the Digital Economy Summit (DES) 2023, kicked off today at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC). Jointly organised by the HKSAR Government and Cyberport, the two-day summit held in hybrid format gathers the world's influential leaders in technology, business, academia and government, to explore the significance of technological innovations in boosting economic growth and accelerating the formation of resilient and futureproof digital societies.

Key Points: 
  • DES 2023 aims to inspire regional and global visions for a better digital future.
  • We are now poised to start a new chapter of digital economy development through our persistent pursuit of I&T advancement.
  • To echo the theme of today's Summit, we must embrace the sweeping changes brought about by the digital revolution, in order to emerge stronger than ever in a smarter future.
  • In the afternoon sessions, experts and attendees took an in-depth look at the application of technology in the digital economy.

Digital Economy Summit 2023 Highlights Innovation and Technology, Supercharging Economic Growth and a Smarter Future

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Thursday, April 13, 2023
Cloud, HKCEC, Office of the Government Economist, DES, GBA, Fintech, Microsoft, Government Digital Service, Revolution, Liaison Office, Digital, Panasonic, Society, Mainland Chinese, Convention center, Abu Dhabi Global Market, Innovation, Cyberspace Administration of China, Government, Commerce, SenseTime, Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario, Pony.ai, International business, Property Owned by the Central People's Government in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, Food, HKSAR, Systems engineering, Youth Development Commission, HKSAR Government, I&T, Guangdong–Hong Kong–Macao Greater Bay Area, Association of British HealthTech Industries, Pharmacy, Summit, Management, Huawei, Tencent, Data, Cyberport, Arup, Cisco, Mainland, Ali Baba

HONG KONG, April 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Asia's flagship innovation and technology event, the Digital Economy Summit (DES) 2023, kicked off today at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC). Jointly organised by the HKSAR Government and Cyberport, the two-day summit held in hybrid format gathers the world's influential leaders in technology, business, academia and government, to explore the significance of technological innovations in boosting economic growth and accelerating the formation of resilient and futureproof digital societies.

Key Points: 
  • DES 2023 aims to inspire regional and global visions for a better digital future.
  • We are now poised to start a new chapter of digital economy development through our persistent pursuit of I&T advancement.
  • To echo the theme of today's Summit, we must embrace the sweeping changes brought about by the digital revolution, in order to emerge stronger than ever in a smarter future.
  • In the afternoon sessions, experts and attendees took an in-depth look at the application of technology in the digital economy.

DappRadar: The Blockchain Gaming Sector Is Still Growing Fast, DappRadar’s Blockchain Games Report #7 Shows

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Thursday, September 8, 2022
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DappRadar: The Blockchain Gaming Sector Is Still Growing Fast, DappRadars Blockchain Games Report #7 Shows

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  • DappRadar: The Blockchain Gaming Sector Is Still Growing Fast, DappRadars Blockchain Games Report #7 Shows
    The Blockchain Gaming Sector Is Still Growing Fast, DappRadars Blockchain Games Report #7 Shows
    DappRadar , the global app store for decentralized applications, and the Blockchain Game Alliance , have revealed that the blockchain games continue to be a driving force for the dapp industry, with more than 50% of dapp usage and $748 million raised.
  • In August, 847,000 daily Unique Active Wallets (UAW) interacted with blockchain games on average, an 11% decrease from last month.
  • Another bullish aspect for games is the NFT activity related to game assets.
  • The project gained popularity after the successful launch of its DigiDaigaku free-mint NFT collection, which we analyzed in this report .

APRU MetaGame Conference 2022 Successfully Concludes in Hong Kong With Academics Pushing New Ideas on the Application of Esports in Education

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Thursday, September 1, 2022
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Live-streamed from Hong Kong, the 3rd APRU MetaGame Conference concluded on 27 August, 2022 to a resounding success, during which academics and industry experts discussed policies, challenges and opportunities on the development of esports in higher education.

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  • Live-streamed from Hong Kong, the 3rd APRU MetaGame Conference concluded on 27 August, 2022 to a resounding success, during which academics and industry experts discussed policies, challenges and opportunities on the development of esports in higher education.
  • This years Conference focused on three themes: Edutainment: Education, Gamification, and the Metaverse, Elite Collegiate Esports, and the Gamification of Social Well-being.
  • The APRU MetaGame Conference 2022 therefore provided the perfect platform for global thought leaders to discuss the development of future policies and application of esports in education.
  • I hope that in the future, they will be able to invite more teams, and have a larger tournament."

APRU Brings Universities into the World of Esports with MetaGame Conference 2022

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Wednesday, August 24, 2022
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APRU has in recent years orchestrated the effort in bringing esports, a new form of edutainment and an integral part of the metaverse, to its university network.

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  • APRU has in recent years orchestrated the effort in bringing esports, a new form of edutainment and an integral part of the metaverse, to its university network.
  • Dr. Christopher Tremewan, Secretary General of APRU said, We believe universities have much to gain by supporting esports as part of their education and research agenda.
  • Together with our networks 60 universities and industry experts, we aim to contribute to building the esports ecosystem around the Asia-Pacific region.
  • Riding on the success of our previous collaborations, including two rounds of APRU Esports Fellowship Program, APRU Global Tournament and APRU Student Esports Paper Competition, the APRU MetaGame Conference will foster the application of new technologies, and the cultivation of talent in universities and the higher education sector, bringing continuous impetus to the digital entertainment ecosystem.

THE 3RD ANNUAL TADS AWARDS NOW OPEN FOR NOMINATIONS WITH NEW NFT AWARD CATEGORY

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Friday, July 22, 2022
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Inaugurated in 2020, TADS Awards is the world's first annual international awards for the Tokenized Assets and Digitized Securities ("TADS") sectors.

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  • Inaugurated in 2020, TADS Awards is the world's first annual international awards for the Tokenized Assets and Digitized Securities ("TADS") sectors.
  • HONG KONG, July 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- TADS Awards is the world's first annual international awards for the Tokenized Assets and Digitized Securities ("TADS") sectors.
  • Nominations for TADS Awards can be submitted by the nominees directly or by a third-party nominator at the designated website ( www.tadsawards.org ).
  • To keep pace with the growth of the dynamic TADS industries, this year, the 3rd TADS Awards has added a new "NFT Innovations" awards category covering five awards including Digital Art, Content/IP, Impact/ESG, Phygital, and Metaverse.