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South Korea’s K-Startup Grand Challenge 2022 to accept applications from April 15th

Korean government-sponsored program encourages wider participation this year, with top grants worth $320,000

SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA – Media OutReach – 18 April 2022 South Korea is one of the most thriving economy in Asia. The country is home to global corporates like LG, Samsung, and Hyundai and is a breeding ground for innovative startups, entrepreneurship, and technology. Every year, South Korea opens its doors, inviting global startups and entrepreneurs to develop and grow their businesses in the region.

Korean government’s accelerator program K-Startup Grand Challenge (KSGC), supported by the Ministry of SMEs and Startups (MSS) and organized by the National IT Industry Promotion Agency (NIPA), is all set to invite applications from world entrepreneurs for its 2022 chapter.

The startup accelerator program, launched in 2016, supports foreign startups that want to enter the Korean market and further explore the international markets. Over the years, the program has supported startups and businesses that have succeeded in multiple fields globally like Artificial Intelligence, fintech, logistics, biotechnology, robotics, game development, IoT, e-commerce, etc.

The participating startups have come from various countries across Europe, North America, and Southeast Asia. The ultimate goal of KSGC is to promote the expansion of open entrepreneurship in Asia and assist in South Korea’s evolution as a prominent business hub in the region.

K-Startup Grand Challenge 2022 will start accepting applications for its 3.5 month-long all-expenses-paid program from April 15th. This year the program promises to be better with wider participation from across the business world. KSGC 2022 will be held from August 1st to November 15th, 2022, at the world-class Startup Campus in Pangyo Techno Valley. Sixty startups will be selected to participate in the program.

For 2022, the top ten performing teams will get monetary grants worth $320,000. Also, the top thirty startups will get further assistance to expand business in Korea.

The Selection Process and the KSGC 2022 Program

The application and promotion of the K-Startup Grand Challenge 2022 are starting on April 15th, with the last date for submitting applications being May 31st, 2022. An expert panel of judges will then review the applications, and the global audition process for the top 60 teams will be held from June 20th to 24th, 2022, with the result announcement on June 30th

Who can apply?

● Startups less than 7 years old or Pre-entrepreneur whose representative holds a foreign nationality.

● Promising startups with a clear objective to expand into Asia by using the Korean market as a stepping stone.

The 60 selected teams will participate in the accelerator program from August 1st to November 15th, 2022. Each of the 60 teams will receive $11,136 to cover living expenses for the 3.5 months.

At the end of the 3.5 months accelerator period, a demo day will be held where the top 10 teams will get prizes and after the demo day top 30 teams will get settlement supporting fee of $11,136 through a settlement program. The settlement program will be from January 15th to June 30th, 2023.

Benefits for the startups at a glance

Networking and Expert support: Mentoring & information sessions, coaching on Korean and Asian business culture, and seminars on topics like patents, accounting regulations, tax laws, and more.

Financial support: Living expenses worth $11,136 and further financial assistance for top performers.

Additional Investments: The accelerators may make equity investments in the most promising startups. Startups may have access to other VCs and investors who may choose to invest.

Break into Asia & Corporate Partnerships: The startups can meet Korea’s top tech companies with expertise ranging from smartphones to semiconductors. Also, easy access to other Asian countries.

Access to State-of-Art Resources: The teams get to stay and work at a global startup campus in Pangyo, strategically located in the south of Seoul. The startups get access to world-class prototyping, testing facilities, and expert support.

Administrative support & Visa acquisition: NIPA and the team of the program make sure the visa process is smooth and timely. The startups will have access to administrative support, translation service, and interpretation to make work convenient and productive while in Korea.

For further information and the application for K-Startup Grand Challenge, visit the website – https://www.k-startupgc.org/ and check the Facebook page (http://www.facebook.com/kstartupgc) and the LinkedIn page (https://www.linkedin.com/company/kstartupgc) for more information and further updates.

Laos Confirms 312 New Cases of Covid-19

Covid-19 Update Vientiane

Laos has recorded 312 cases of Covid-19 across the country today.

Health Officials Warn of Covid-19 Surge after Lao New Year 

Lao New Year in Luang Prabang (Photo: Jason Rolan).

The Covid Taskforce has warned that residents should test for Covid-19 infection following Lao New Year celebrations.

Fight Of The Ages (FOTA) – The Future Of NFT MOBA In 2022

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 18 April 2022 – In the first quarter of 2022, Fight Of The Ages (FOTA) has successfully become the first AAA MOBA game that raised a whopping $5 million in its fundraising. With sensational graphics, gameplay, and a rich-natured storyline; the world of GameFi anticipates FOTA’s Beta Test in the upcoming months.

About FOTA – Fight Of The Ages

FOTA is not simply a Triple-A MOBA Gaming Project. In fact, FOTA is the first stepping stone of Meta DJINN PTE. LTD., a company upon integrating Mixed Reality (MR) into the Metaverse. To do so, FOTA incorporates Microsoft Mesh – a Microsoft Corporation platform pioneering in creating the most immersive Metaverse experience.

The World of FOTA is more than a fantasy-themed adventure. Races from various universes battle to become the Emperor of all realms. In FOTA, investors/players own Heroes as Non-fungible Tokens (NFTs). They can interact with the NFTs in the real world and have absolute ownership over their digital assets.

Tremendous Achievements Of FOTA

FOTA has continuously gained trust and support from investors, venture capitals, and traditional gamers from all over the world. In the first two months of 2022, FOTA has raised a total of $5 million in his fundraising. This is solid proof of FOTA as one of the most viral AAA MOBA GameFi in 2022, alongside a tremendous scale of initial investment.

In addition, FOTA welcomes March with a valuable membership into the Blockchain Game Alliance (BGA) – an international organization committed to promoting blockchain within the game industry. By joining BGA, FOTA receives crucial support in creating in-game assets as well as integrating blockchain technology by means of professional standards and practices. This significant milestone alone has already demonstrated the potential and the impact that FOTA can have on the GameFi business.

Realistic and Customer-centric Goals

Despite the initial impression as an NFT project, FOTA focuses all human resources on gaming development. As FOTA’s ultimate goal is to become a MOBA universe that keeps players engaging for years, Grey Trinh – CEO of FOTA – tweeted: “GameFi: Game comes firstly, Fi comes after. Remember that!”; he makes sure that players will have the chance to explore, enjoy, and then earn from FOTA.

FOTA looks forward to releasing the Beta Test for its supporters and investors in the first quarter of 2022. Lucky players will have first-hand experience of the FOTA Universe and the rich storyline it offers. Furthermore, FOTA will release exclusive, one-time-only Items with epic and legendary rarities as a tribute to its beloved communities in the upcoming months.

Phenomenal And Innovative Features

FOTA maximizes both Play-4-fun and Play-2-earn features to ensure that players will have the utmost pleasure in Playing and Earning from FOTA:

Unity 3D: The best game engine that offers cross-platform integration (iOS, Android, WebGL, Windows, and macOS), Unity’s asset store management, superb visual quality, consistent layout, next-level design, and captivating gameplay.

Microsoft Mesh Mixed Reality (MR): A virtual platform that enables presence and shared experiences from anywhere – on any device – through mixed reality applications. With the advanced technology from Microsoft, FOTA will allow players to interact with their characters in the real world. This aspect of gaming makes the FOTA experience worthwhile considering how it incorporates elements of fantasy and reality.

Rent-2-play: One of the state-of-the-art features of NFT games. To avoid inflation and support new players, FOTA integrates an NFT leasing system where advanced players can utilize their NFTs to make extra income by renting NFTs to entry-level players. This mechanism creates a mutual benefit as it allows beginners to use high-level NFTs in their progression; the renter will also receive handsome rewards once the lease is finished.

Cross-NFT: In FOTA Universe, players with high rankings will have access to a completely different gaming universe with unique experience and gameplay. Therefore, FOTA will launch the Cross-NFT Feature to benefit players. They can freely bring their NFTs to another universe without making multiple purchases.

Chaotic but Realistic, is what FOTA – Fight of the Ages stands for! Join us now!

FOTA Social Media: @FightOfTheAges | Linktree

#FOTA #Metaverse

Laos New Year Celebrations See Increase in Drunk Driving Accidents 

Ambulance team helping the injured motorist.

Drunk driving was the leading cause of accidents in Vientiane Capital during the three-day Lao New Year celebrations.

Hanoi to Collect Stray Dogs, Fine Owners of Unattended Animals

Hanoi to form dog squads, collect and fine owners of stray dogs.
Stray dogs in Vietnam (Photo: Tuoi Tre).

Vietnamese capital Hanoi is to deploy special squads to capture stray dogs as part of efforts to prevent rabies and reduce the number of animals roaming the streets.

OPPO has introduced Premium Service for Reno7 Pro 5G users in Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach – 18 April 2022 – With the exciting launch of Reno7 Series 5G, OPPO has begun to introduce a premium service package to the Reno7 Pro 5G users. It is the first time that OPPO tries to expand the coverage of premium service, initially bundled with its flagship Find Series, to the Reno series in Malaysia, as a new attempt on expanding into the high-end market.

OPPO premium service is an exclusive “VIP” service package to elevate customers’ experience. There are three essential amenities exclusively for Reno7 Pro 5G’s customers. Firstly, OPPO offers a 24-hour Exclusive Hotline at 1-800-81-7666 that answers customers’ questions and solves any problems. Additionally, Reno7 Pro 5G users can enjoy a prioritized service through the “VIP” lane at the My OPPO Space. Lastly, OPPO will push to offer services from exclusive engineers specifically cultivated through rounds of screenings instead of outsourcing the repair service to third parties.

Besides, OPPO also provides a trustworthy service package for customers who purchase the Reno7 Series 5G, such as Free Send-in Repair Service, Free Labor Costs, Service Day Repair Discounts, OPPO Protection Plan, Software Upgrade Benefits and 1 Hour Flash Fix. It is noteworthy that Free Send-in Repair Service allows customers to send devices in for repair without visiting the service center or paying any shipping fees.

OPPO is truly making it possible to provide customers with not just an excellent device but also an enjoyable, distinctive experience and a satisfactory repair service under the service motto, “Care & Reach”.

For more information on OPPO Premium Service, kindly refer to: https://support.oppo.com/my/

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Avnet and Partners to showcase latest Battery Management Systems and Industrial IoT innovations at South Asia Tech Days 2022

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 18 April 2021 – Leading global technology distributor and solutions provider Avnet Asia will host a virtual exhibition and conference series for its Korean and South Asian customers focused on the two dynamic growth fields of Battery Management Systems (BMS) and Industrial IoT (IIoT). Building on the success of last year’s “Avnet AI Cloud Exhibition and Conference”, the second instalment is targeted at engineers, product managers and R&D specialists, and will span more than one month from April 18 to May 20.

The event will feature cutting-edge technology trends in the realms of BMS and IIoT, spotlighting the prospects of smart manufacturing systems and the mass utilization of alternative energy. Visitors will be able to visit interactive booths and view demonstration videos on the latest products and solutions from Avnet and its partners. Two conferences on BMS and IIoT will be held on April 21 and on April 28 respectively, during which partners will deliver live webinars followed by Q&A sessions.

“Avnet is committed to collaborate with like-minded partners to contribute to the development and sustainability of the smart manufacturing and energy ecosystems,” said Tan Aik Hoon, Regional President of Avnet South Asia, Korea and Avnet United. “For example, the regional electric vehicle (EV) market is growing exponentially. We are powering its growth with innovative, safe and cost-effective solutions that will help developers overcome the major barriers to EV adoption.”

BMS Partner Exhibitors

Avnet is actively developing monitoring systems that track, analyze, control and provide feedback on power batteries to ensure efficiency and operational safety. Due to the stringent safety requirements for EVs, expectations for the functionality of BMS are exceptionally high. In the partner demonstration area, Avnet’s partners will showcase their innovations, including:

Amphenol: A leader in the BMS market, Amphenol will present a range of compact, flexible, high-performing automotive-grade connectors for power circuit designs, designed to optimize efficiency and maximize the range of the battery.

NXP: As increasing electric powertrain efficiency remains central to EV adoption, battery management systems and use within the powertrain play a pivotal role in extending the range between charges. NXP will introduce the MC33771/2 product family and the reference designs for BMS solutions.

onsemi: A leader in intelligent power and image sensing technologies for the automotive, industrial, cloud, medical, and IoT markets, Onsemi will showcase its topologies for 3-Phase AC-DC and high power and high voltage DC-DC, together with suitable modules and evaluation boards.

TE Connectivity: Drawing on its extensive range of products that are integral to the future development of BMS, TE Connectivity will showcase selected solutions in the following categories: Power Connectors; Contactors; Industrial Relays; Temperature Sensors; DWFR; and Battu Tubing.

Vishay Intertechnology: A global manufacturer of semiconductors and electronic components, Vishay Intertechnology will showcase two automotive solutions: the AEC-Q200 qualified WSBS8518 Power Metal Strip® battery shunt, and the AEC-Q101 qualified XMC7K24C XClamp™ bidirectional TVS with low leakage current and AYI Automotive Grade AC line rated ceramic disc safety capacitors for Class X1 (760 VAC) / Y1 (500 VAC) applications.

IIoT Partner Exhibitors

While the IIoT provides the fundamental technologies needed to support Industry 4.0 and the move towards higher productivity, Avnet provides the technologies that make it easier to harness their power. Its rapidly expanding portfolio of IIoT products, solutions and services, from the edge to the cloud, is simplifying its customers’ digital transformation journeys to Industry 4.0 and beyond. Partners showcasing their IIoT capabilities include:

AMD-Xilinx: A global leader in adaptive computing, AMD-Xilinx will showcase its Kria K26 System-on-Module, optimized for edge vision applications requiring flexibility to adapt to changing requirements, as well as Kria Robotics Stack (KRS), a complete integrated set of utilities to accelerate the development and maintenance of industrial-grade robotic solutions.

Amphenol: A world leader in connector solutions, Amphenol will showcase its interconnective and cable assembly products that support Power over Ethernet (PoE) or Power over Data Line (PoDL), so that remote devices can be powered through the same connection that carries their signals.

Micron: A global leader in memory and storage solutions, Micron will highlight the need for memory and storage in IIoT and the industrial Edge. Featuring solutions essential for endpoints and Edge computing systems such as low power DRAM, intelligent managed NAND and SSD storage solutions providing support across multiple IIoT verticals such as factory automation and smart cities.

NXP: Combining state-of-the-art analog solutions with advanced digital processing to software solutions that reach from edge to cloud, NXP is poised to meet the high expectations of Industry 4.0 and IIoT markets. Its booth will showcase a range of products that help to enable designs for next-generation applications and fully meet the challenges of the 4th industrial revolution for intelligent systems.

TE Connectivity: Renowned for the high performance and reliability of its products, TE Connectivity will present key products in the following categories: Easy Customization of Antennae; IO Connectors; High-Speed SFP, SFP+ and QSFP Backplane Connectors (Strata Cables); and Humidity and Temperature Sensors.

For more information on how Avnet is empowering the BMS and IIoT ecosystems, visit here.

About Avnet

As a leading global technology distributor and solutions provider, Avnet has served customers’ evolving needs for an entire century. We support customers at each stage of a product’s lifecycle, from idea to design and from prototype to production. Our unique position at the center of the technology value chain enables us to accelerate the design and supply stages of product development so customers can realize revenue faster. Decade after decade, Avnet helps its customers and suppliers around the world realize the transformative possibilities of technology. Learn more about Avnet at .

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