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Migrant Workers from Laos, Cambodia, Myanmar Under Labor Agreement Advised to Leave Thailand by End of April

Workers in Thailand (Phot: Sawasdee Thailand)

In an announcement dated 19 April, the Thai government issued a warning to workers from Laos, Cambodia, and Myanmar, urging them to depart Thailand before the end of April or face legal consequences. 

Victory Securities – The First and Only Participating Dealer that accepts in-kind subscription for the First Batch of Bitcoin and Ethereum Spot ETFs


HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 23 April 2024 – The Securities and Futures Commission of Hong Kong has recently approved the launch of the first batch of Bitcoin and Ethereum spot ETFs, making Hong Kong the first city in Asia to embrace virtual asset spot ETFs, meanwhile the first batch of Ethereum spot ETFs in the world. ETF issuers, namely Harvest Global Investments, China Asset Management (ChinaAMC), and Bosera Asset Management (International), plan to launch Bitcoin and Ethereum spot ETFs, which are innovative products leading the global financial market. Among the few participating dealers in this batch of ETFs issuance, Victory Securities is the first and only securities firm in history that offers in-kind subscription for both Ethereum and Bitcoin spot ETFs. In addition to cash subscription, customers can now create ETF units in primary market by depositing virtual assets via Victory Securities’ token-in-token-out solution.

This virtual asset spot ETF has been a ground-breaking product in the global financial market. Currently, the United States stock markets only supports Bitcoin spot ETFs, and it only allows fiat subscription and redemption. In Hong Kong, only qualified professional investors are eligible to invest into US Bitcoin spot ETFs. This makes a huge difference when we compared to the Bitcoin and Ethereum spot ETFs in Hong Kong. The approved ETFs in Hong Kong can support both in-cash and in-kind creation and redemption, allowing investors to directly subscribe to and redeem ETFs using Bitcoin or Ethereum. Hong Kong VA spot ETFs involve VA dealing, conducting in-kind creation through Victory Securities can significantly shorten the transaction processing time between broker-dealer and banks. The cut-off time for in-kind creation is also later than that for in-cash creation, providing customers with a wider time window for making investment decisions. Victory Securities has also recently developed an APP and web-based portal named “VictoryX” and will provide the function of creation and redemption for the VA spot ETF units, offering a more convenient and efficient trading services to clients.

In mid-April, Victory Securities announced the launch of the first securities and virtual asset trading APP in Hong Kong, which will also support the deposit and withdrawal of virtual assets by the end of the month, making it the only broker-dealer in Hong Kong with a token-in-token-out solution. Mr. Kennix Chan, Executive Director of Victory Securities, said, “Among Asian markets, we can see that only Hong Kong has a full scale regulatory framework for virtual assets and both the government and regulator simultaneously supports the issuance of VA spot ETFs. In-kind creation and redemption of these ETFs will soon become one of the market’s major trend. Victory Securities is honored to play a significant role in this milestone in the development of the virtual asset market in Hong Kong. As a leading virtual asset securities firm, Victory Securities continues to collaborate with the industry to provide innovative products and allocation solutions to investors, leading the industry into a new era of virtual asset investment.” In addition to providing in-kind and in-cash creation and redemption services, Victory Securities also allows investors to trade the ETFs through our securities accounts after its listing, providing an all-rounded, secure, reliable, and convenient channel for virtual asset investment.

The market size of Bitcoin spot ETFs in the United States has experienced explosive growth in a short period of time, with net inflows reaching billions of US dollars. Victory Securities expects that with the listing of virtual asset spot ETFs in Hong Kong, virtual assets will seamlessly integrate with traditional finance. Retail investors and institutional fund managers in the Asia-Pacific region will now have one more channel to enter the virtual asset space through Bitcoin and Ethereum spot ETFs. This is a great opportunity for Hong Kong to become the world’s second-largest market for virtual asset ETFs or even the second-largest ETF market.

Hashtag: #ETF #spotETF #crypto #virtualasset #finance




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About Victory Securities

Victory Securities (stock code: 8540.HK), with over 50 years of history, is a comprehensive full-licensed securities firm licensed by the Securities and Futures Commission, with regulated activities under Type 1, Type 2, Type 4, Type 6, and Type 9. Investors can enjoy Victory Securities’ comprehensive financial services, including Hong Kong and global securities trading, first and second market securities financing, corporate financing (capital markets and bond capital markets), wealth management in various fields. In 2023, Victory Securities became the first and currently only licensed entity in Hong Kong to hold virtual asset trading, advisory, and asset management service licenses issued by the Securities and Futures Commission.

AIO Studios announce premiere of AI-driven biopic, ‘Putin,’ directed by Patryk Vega


WARSAW, POLAND – Newsaktuell – 23 April 2024 – AIO Studios have announced September 26, 2024, as the premiere date for Putin, the latest film from celebrated Polish director Patryk Vega. The film, which features an AI-rendered Vladimir Putin, will debut simultaneously in 35 countries, including major markets like the USA and India, reaching a potential audience of over three billion.

AIO Studios announce premiere of AI-driven biopic, 'Putin,' directed by Patryk Vega. AIO Studios - Images from an AI-generated production
AIO Studios announce premiere of AI-driven biopic, ‘Putin,’ directed by Patryk Vega. AIO Studios – Images from an AI-generated production

The recently released 2.5-minute trailer promises a detailed analysis of the Russian leader’s life and psyche over 60 years, rendered in ultra-realistic detail through advanced AI technology. Viewers will be able to get up close and personal with the Kremlin leader’s story, touching on some of the most intimate moments of his life.

AIO Studios announce premiere of AI-driven biopic, 'Putin,' directed by Patryk Vega. AIO Studios - Images from an AI-generated production
AIO Studios announce premiere of AI-driven biopic, ‘Putin,’ directed by Patryk Vega. AIO Studios – Images from an AI-generated production

“Inviting Putin to the studio for 20,000 shots wasn’t an option,” says director Patryk Vega, “and the archival materials available online didn’t allow for training a high-resolution deepfake model suitable for cinematic use. As a result, after nearly two years of development, we’ve created our pioneering AI-driven technology, enabling us to craft the cinematic character without relying on a real human model.”

Filmed over three years in locations such as the Russian Federation, Ukraine, Israel, Syria, Jordan, and Poland, the movie’s timeliness is one of its most significant aspects. At one point, the narrative shifts to present day, offering viewers insights into the internal mechanisms of Russian politics that influenced the perception of the presidential elections in 2024. To enhance the film’s realism, director Vega cooperated with Ukrainian cinematographers who recorded authentic events during city bombardments and soldiers’ combat.

“Putin is not just a film,” Vega states. “It’s a response to a global quest to understand the motives and actions of one of the most controversial figures in contemporary politics. My production’s mission is to provide viewers with a ‘user manual’ for Putin, aiming to alleviate the fear and uncertainty that dominate today’s world.”

Feature Film: Putin
Genre: Psychological thriller, biopic
Written and directed by: Patryk Vega
Script Consultant: Kevin Bernhardt
Casting Director: Nancy Bishop
Director of Photography: Michał Gościk
Edited by: Tomasz Widarski
Composer: Łukasz Targosz
Sound: Maciej Pawłowski & Piotr Lasota
Costumes: Małgorzata Bednarek-Chumakou
Makeup: Maja Łukaszewicz & Justyna Zaranek
Cast: Sławomir Sobala, Thomas Kretschmann, Maksymilian Zieliński, Justyna Karłowska, Przemysław Bluszcz, Tomasz Dedek, Aron Jończyk, Michał Karmowski, Marek Kasprzyk, Andris Keišs, Jan Monczka, Krzysztof Stawowy
Kinostar is handling international sales
Producer: AIO Studios
World Premiere Date: September 26, 2024

Hashtag: #AIOStudios

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Sasin Impact Entrepreneurship Week 2024: Inspire, Connect, Transform for a better, smarter, sustainable world


BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OuReach Newswire – 23 April 2024 – Sasin School of Management in Bangkok, Thailand, is gearing up to host the Sasin Impact Entrepreneurship Week 2024 (SasinIEW) from June 19-23, 2024. Focused on entrepreneurship, innovation, inclusiveness, impact, and sustainability, the event aims to foster collaboration among diverse stakeholders, including entrepreneurs, startups, investors, policymakers, business students, and the public.

photo shows1. Mr. Dibyendu Bose, Deputy Director of Strategy, Innovation & Impact, Sasin School of Management 2. Professor Ian Fenwick, Ph.D., Director of Sasin School of Management 3. Associate Professor Piyachart Phiromswad, Ph.D., Deputy Director of Learning Solutions, Sasin School of Management 4. Mr. Lars Svensson, Chief Executive of Sasin Sustainability & Entrepreneurship Center
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1. Mr. Dibyendu Bose, Deputy Director of Strategy, Innovation & Impact, Sasin School of Management
2. Professor Ian Fenwick, Ph.D., Director of Sasin School of Management
3. Associate Professor Piyachart Phiromswad, Ph.D., Deputy Director of Learning Solutions, Sasin School of Management
4. Mr. Lars Svensson, Chief Executive of Sasin Sustainability & Entrepreneurship Center

The following three key components of SasinIEW will translate this mission into practice. For the first time outside North America and Europe, the GCEC meeting will make its Asia debut in the “New Frontier: Bangkok Summit 2024,which echoes the theme of “Inclusive Entrepreneurship Driving Impact” to drive societal and business change. The landing of the Global Consortium of Entrepreneurship Centers (GCEC) in Thailand was always bound to happen as Professor Ian Fenwick, Ph.D., Director of Sasin School of Management said, “Asia, of course, is home to the world’s best entrepreneurs and the world’s most successful entrepreneurs. They would inevitably come to Asia.” He further pointed out the vital position of Southeast Asia as an entrepreneurial hub: “Southeast Asia is one of the fastest growing regions of the world. It is where things happen and where things change. And I think entrepreneurship in Southeast Asia is very much the engine for growth.”

The Bangkok Business Challenge 2024 (BBC 2024), powered by SCG Chemicals (SCGC), is Sasin’s long-standing student startup competition and the longest-running of its kind in Asia. Starting as a local event in 2002, it expanded into a global arena in 2008. Recent winners from the United States, Sweden, and Singapore are proof of its international reach and acclaim. Corresponding to the positioning of Sasin, which is rooted in impact and transformation, sustainability and impact account for 20% of the evaluation criteria in this competition. “We need to transform the way we live. We need to transform the way we do business. We need to transform the way we think. If we continue our present track, there will be no world for our children and our children’s children. We need to transform, and we need to do it soon. Business and entrepreneurship don’t just need to make money. They also need to make positive impacts. They need to work towards this change that’s needed, this transformation,” said the director of Sasin.

The Family Enterprise Case Competition – Asia Pacific 2024 (FECC-AP 2024) is the third component. As the current global champion, Sasin will organize the first Asian leg of this contest to shine a spotlight on the student group demonstrating the most adept strategic analysis of a regional family business case who will advance to the final round scheduled next January in Vermont, USA.

Regarding the vision of SasinIEW, Mr. Lars Svensson, Chief Executive of Sasin Sustainability & Entrepreneurship Center, said that this impactful week would kindle multilateral discourse and dialogue through the three inclusive impact entrepreneurship events, BBC, FECC, and GCEC. “This is the first time we gather three interlinked events under one umbrella. With the strong interest and positive response we have had, we intend to build this into an annual event that, in an inclusive manner, brings together academia, the public and private sector, students, MNCs and SMEs, government institutions, start-ups, and NGOs to ensure a broad representation of perspectives and ideas to elevate the discussion and lay the foundation for networking and new connections across the stakeholders and the events and allow the dialogue to continue beyond the Sasin Impact Entrepreneurship Week and our region.”

Apart from energizing discussions, there are networking opportunities for participants and partners to seize. Associate Professor Piyachart Phiromswad, Ph.D., Deputy Director of Learning Solutions, Sasin School of Management, elaborates on this aspect that the week will “allow for broad, engaging discussions and thought leadership sharing but also plenty full of dialogue, discussions and making connections, not only within the event they are directly participating in, but also the possibility of visiting and participating in the other events and network across all events during breaks, common dinners and workshops. We expect new dynamic connections between parties and individuals, sowing the seeds for new partnerships and collaborations across individuals, organizations, sectors, and geographies.” And the cherry on top is that participants can immerse themselves in the charms of Thailand. “When in Bangkok and Thailand, the gateway to Southeast Asia, they will have a great experience not only from the people they will interact with, but an experience of true Thai hospitality, great food, and the pulse and energy from the most visited city in the world, Bangkok.”

To emphasize Bangkok and Sasin as a hub for entrepreneurship-driven sustainability, Mr. Dibyendu Bose, Deputy Director of Strategy, Innovation & Impact, Sasin School of Management, encouraged “all participants from Sasin Impact Entrepreneurship Week to participate in the Hult Prize Global Summit hosted at Chulalongkorn Campus and its Final pitch on Sunday 23 June, where students and sustainability entrepreneurs from around the world compete for a 1 million USD prize. The Hult Prize participants are invited to participate in the BBC pitch and GCEC events. This opens additional dimensions of discussions, networking, and meetings.”

After over four decades, Sasin has solidified its position as a leading business school in Thailand. The Impact Entrepreneurship Week aligns closely with its core beliefs that entrepreneurship should fundamentally reshape the approach to business, sustainability, and societal issues, working towards a thriving world. Mark your calendars for SasinIEW in June to “inspire, connect, transform for a better, smarter, sustainable world together.”

Professor Ian Fenwick, Ph.D., Director of Sasin School of Management concluded with an earnest invitation, “If you’re really interested in startups, come to the Bangkok Business Challenge. If you’re a case competition fiend, come to the Asian Family Enterprise Case Competition. And if you’re running an entrepreneurship center or wish you were or want to participate in one, come to the GCEC. And we hope as many people as possible will attend all three.”

Hashtag: #SasinSchoolofManagement

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EFT Solutions Successfully Showcases in Money 20/20 Asia

Get Ready to Embrace Effortless Financial Transactions


BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 23 April 2024 – In a remarkable display of expertise, EFT Solutions Limited (“EFT Solutions”), (Stock Code: 8062.HK), the trailblazing leader in payment solutions, is pleased to announce that it is participating in Money20/20 Asia, a grand global fintech event. Kicking off today, the Expo takes place in Queen Sirikit National Convention Center, Bangkok for three consecutive days from 23rd to 25th April 2024. EFT Solutions sets up a booth (Hall 1-4, Booth number: 2011) and introduces 2 monumental projects, cementing its position a consummate service provider in the industry.

EFT Solutions played an integral role in bolstering the efficiency and reliability of the Hong Kong metro system. By offering easy connect and secure integration hardware, EFT Solutions helps to ensure seamless operations and impeccable performance throughout the metro network. Commuters can now experience a new level of convenience and efficiency while enjoying their daily journeys.

On the other hand, EFT Solutions spearheaded the transformation of payment services in Hong Kong’s bustling convenience stores and supermarkets. With a high penetration rate on-site terminal maintenance in Hong Kong, these establishments now benefit from incomparable reliability and steady operations. Additionally, the company provides cutting-edge hardware services, elevating the shopping experience for customers and propelling the retail industry into a new era of technological advancement.

These remarkable achievements mark EFT Solutions’ enduring commitment to delivering unique solutions and services, reshaping the payment culture in Hong Kong. With dedication, expertise and innovation, EFT Solutions continues to blaze a trail in the evolution of payment systems, providing businesses and consumers with flexibility, efficiency and trustworthy.
Hashtag: #EFTSolutions

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EFT Solutions Limited

EFT Solutions Limited, (Stock Code: 8062.HK) has been committed to providing a full range of electronic payment solutions, supporting software and peripheral devices, to bring convenience to Hong Kong citizens and make their life better. It aims at providing the most suitable electronic payment solution for different customers, as well as providing add-value function for EFT-POS terminal, and coordinating terminal installation and maintenance service. Its EFT-POS terminal service covers renowned restaurant group, railway company, banks, major chain stores and department stores in Hong Kong.

In Vietnam, Farmers Reduce Methane Emissions by Changing How They Grow Rice

In Vietnam, Farmers Reduce Methane Emissions by Changing How They Grow Rice
A worker loads fertilizer into a tank attached to a large drone, preparing to spray it over Vo Van Van's rice fields in Long An province in southern Vietnam's Mekong Delta, Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2024. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

LONG AN, Vietnam (AP) — There is one thing that distinguishes 60-year-old Vo Van Van’s rice fields from a mosaic of thousands of other emerald fields across Long An province in southern Vietnam’s Mekong Delta: It isn’t entirely flooded.

Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise Launches Communications as a Service offer – Purple on Demand in Asia Pacific


SINGAPORE – Media OuReach Newswire – 23 April 2024 – Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise, a leading provider of communications, networking and cloud solutions tailored to customers’ industries, announces the launch of Purple on Demand for Asia Pacific markets, starting from today. Purple on Demand is a subscription-based commercial offer aimed at delivering secure business communications to end customers in a private environment.

When embarking on a digital transformation, businesses desire simplicity, flexibility, security, and digital sovereignty. To meet these needs, Purple on Demand offers communication services for enterprises, with software available through a subscription model, in addition to hardware, such as phone sets, conferencing devices and accessories.

Purple on Demand’s flexibility enables businesses to respond with speed and agility to market demands by removing the barrier of upfront transformation costs. Customers can add and remove technology whenever suits the business, enabling them to stay competitive in a rapidly evolving market.

The solution leverages ALE’s proven and reliable products and applications, such as the flagship Alcatel-Lucent OmniPCX® Enterprise Purple communication server, with a mission to accelerate digital transformations through flexible, rich communications solutions. Moreover, Purple on Demand can be deployed on-premises, hosted, or in a private cloud, giving customers the ultimate flexibility when choosing their operational model.

“Asia Pacific economies today are experiencing the rising tide of ongoing digital transformation amidst a burgeoning digital economy, even as we navigate a challenging economic landscape,” said Tee Jyh Chong, Vice President, Sales and Services, Asia Pacific, Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise. “No matter size or industry, ALE is ready to help your enterprise to transform and succeed in the intelligent era. Purple on Demand is our fresh approach to investing in business communications with unprecedented simplicity and flexibility.”

The launch enhances Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise’s communications solutions portfolio and is part of its Digital Age Communications strategy which is centred on three pillars:

  1. The digital workplace: Enabling employees to work from anywhere (at the office, at home or remotely), with efficient communications, collaboration, and customer service, cloud-based solutions available at any time, from any device.
  2. Communications as the catalyst for enterprise agility: Connecting everything (people, applications, and objects) to enrich traditional business interactions, accelerate decision-making, automate business processes, and proactively detect incidents before they occur.
  3. Flexible cloud-model solutions and architecture: From the enterprise premises to a full-cloud solution (private, public or hybrid), organisations can decide on the best approach to support their transformation in terms of budget, time frame, and objectives.

Hashtag: #AlcatelLucentEnterprise

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About Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise

Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise delivers the customised technology experiences enterprises need to make everything connect.

ALE provides digital-age networking, communications and cloud solutions with services tailored to ensure customers’ success, with flexible business models in the cloud, on premises, and hybrid. All solutions have built-in security and limited environmental impact.

Over 100 years of innovation have made Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise a trusted advisor to more than a million customers all over the world.

With headquarters in France and 3,400 business partners worldwide, Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise achieves an effective global reach with a local focus.

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Aramco, top F1 team kindle racing enthusiasm among middle school students in Shanghai


SHANGHAI, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 23 April 2024 – Aramco and Aston Martin Aramco Formula One Team have jointly launched the “Make A Mark” initiative in Shanghai. The event invites local students to immerse themselves in the F1 race, aerodynamic design, material innovation and future-oriented low-carbon fuel technology innovation.

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During the event, Jessica Hawkins, Aston Martin Aramco Formula One Team’s Driver Ambassador and Pedro de la Rosa, Aston Martin Aramco Formula One Team Ambassador, shared their insights with students on the topics of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education. They also expressed their hopes for more young people to become the next generation of technical experts, engineers, and drivers.

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Caption: Jessica Hawkins, Aston Martin Aramco Formula One Team’s Driver Ambassador holds up her selfie stick and takes a group photo with team representatives and participating students to commemorate the event

Jessica Hawkins said that there are lots of different subjects within STEM and it’s all about the students being able to find which one they’re most interested in or they share the biggest passion for. She added that being able to offer this experience is important because the event showcases all the different roles within Formula One. She said there are lots of roles in Formula One that one wouldn’t necessarily know about from the outside.

Pedro de la Rosa said that Formula One will be using sustainable fuel, e-fuels by 2026, which will mark very big progress and reduce carbon footprint. He also said that Formula One is in the process of going to net zero by 2030, which will be the future trend.

The students also participated in a “reaction time” test with the drivers, sometimes even surpassing them. They also experienced driving go-karts on the track themselves.

Aramco and Aston Martin Aramco Formula One Team launched the “Make A Mark” initiative, aiming to attract more youths to promote the diversified development of racing, as well as to unleash the innovative potential of sustainable development and a low-carbon future.

Hashtag: #Aramco #ChinaXinhuaNewsNetworkCorp(CNC)

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