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

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Thursday, April 13, 2023

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

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, April 13, 2023

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

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

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.

Key Points: 
  • 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

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.

Key Points: 
  • 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

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

Key Points: 
  • 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.

NFT Association of Hong Kong Officially Launched and Announces Strategic Partnership with TADS Awards

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Monday, June 6, 2022

HONG KONG, June 6, 2022 - (ACN Newswire) - The NFT Association of Hong Kong ("NFTAHK"), the first registered non-profit organization in Hong Kong specializing in the field of non-fungible token (NFT), announced its official launch on 3rd June 2022.

Key Points: 
  • HONG KONG, June 6, 2022 - (ACN Newswire) - The NFT Association of Hong Kong ("NFTAHK"), the first registered non-profit organization in Hong Kong specializing in the field of non-fungible token (NFT), announced its official launch on 3rd June 2022.
  • With an aim to develop and grow the NFT market, NFTAHK is proudly announcing its strategic partnership with TADS Awards, the world's first international awards for Tokenized Assets & Digitized Securities (TADS) that originated in Hong Kong in 2020.
  • NFTAHK will collaborate with TADS Awards to launch the new NFT Awards category in the 2022 TADS Awards, which is the 3rd anniversary of TADS Awards.
  • Founded in 2022, NFT Association of Hong Kong ("NFTAHK") is a registered non-profit organization in Hong Kong.

Euronet Worldwide’s epay division successfully expands its recurring billing solution, Renewal, into new countries and channel partners

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Wednesday, June 1, 2022

LEAWOOD, Kansas, June 01, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- epay, the digital payments processing business segment of global financial technology solutions and payments provider Euronet Worldwide, Inc. (NASDAQ: EEFT), today announced additional launches for Renewal, its recurring billing solution. This expansion includes the following channel partners and countries: Harvey Norman in Australia, Altibox Nordics, Cyberport and MediaMarktSaturn Retail Group in Germany, Etisalat UAE, the telecoms pillar of e& (formerly known as Etisalat Group) and Sharaf DG in the UAE, Singtel in Singapore and additional retailers in Mexico. More countries and retailers are already being planned and will be announced when available.

Key Points: 
  • LEAWOOD, Kansas, June 01, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- epay, the digital payments processing business segment of global financial technology solutions and payments provider Euronet Worldwide, Inc. (NASDAQ: EEFT), today announced additional launches for Renewal, its recurring billing solution.
  • More countries and retailers are already being planned and will be announced when available.
  • This generates a forward-looking and sustainable revenue model for brand and retail partners by turning a one-time transaction into 12, 24 or 36 transactions.
  • With corporate headquarters in Leawood, Kansas, USA, and 66 worldwide offices, Euronet serves clients in approximately 175 countries.

VOOTPRINT Launches TECHNOLOGY SUITE

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Tuesday, May 17, 2022

HONG KONG, May 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Online event service provider VOOTPRINT LIMITED ("VOOTPRINT") proudly launches VOOTPRINT TECHNOLOGY SUITE to support global B2B event industry in accelerating digitalisation. Comprised of SaaS Virtual Event Builder, "Expo GENie" data analytics console and GlobalExpo-Net (GEN) B2B event portal, each VOOTPRINT solution caters different needs and addresses various pain points in digital transformation of B2B events. VOOTPRINT TECHNOLOGY SUITE is the full package that unlocks comprehensive event intelligence like never before.

Key Points: 
  • HONG KONG, May 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Online event service provider VOOTPRINT LIMITED ("VOOTPRINT") proudly launches VOOTPRINT TECHNOLOGY SUITE to support global B2B event industry in accelerating digitalisation.
  • VOOTPRINT TECHNOLOGY SUITE is the full package that unlocks comprehensive event intelligence like never before.
  • Powered by a proprietary SaaS solution, VOOTPRINT TECHNOLOGY SUITE is a one-of-a-kind virtual event creator with unparalleled flexibility.
  • Dr. Jacky Ting, Chief Digital Officer of VOOTPRINT, said, "We integrate Big Data, Al and SaaS into VOOTPRINT TECHNOLOGY SUITE for creating holistic virtual event experience, providing cutting-edge marketing technology support, and offering a seamless access to metaverse."

VOOTPRINT Launches TECHNOLOGY SUITE

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Tuesday, May 17, 2022

HONG KONG, May 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Online event service provider VOOTPRINT LIMITED proudly launches VOOTPRINT TECHNOLOGY SUITE to support global B2B event industry in accelerating digitalisation. Comprised of SaaS Virtual Event Builder, "Expo GENie" data analytics console and GlobalExpo-Net (GEN) B2B event portal, each VOOTPRINT solution caters different needs and addresses various pain points in digital transformation of B2B events. VOOTPRINT TECHNOLOGY SUITE is the full package that unlocks comprehensive event intelligence like never before.

Key Points: 
  • HONG KONG, May 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Online event service provider VOOTPRINT LIMITED proudly launches VOOTPRINT TECHNOLOGY SUITE to support global B2B event industry in accelerating digitalisation.
  • VOOTPRINT TECHNOLOGY SUITE is the full package that unlocks comprehensive event intelligence like never before.
  • The pioneering VOOTPRINT TECHNOLOGY SUITE adopts a BUILD-HOST-ANALYSE (BHA) model, blending the competencies of SaaS Virtual Event Builder (BUILD), GlobalExpo-Net (HOST) and "Expo GENie" (ANALYSE) into a customisable solution.
  • Powered by a proprietary SaaS solution, VOOTPRINT TECHNOLOGY SUITE is a one-of-a-kind virtual event creator with unparalleled flexibility.