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President Tsai Joins Women Leaders to Reaffirm Climate Commitment

TAIPEI, TAIWAN – MediaOutReach – 11 March 2022 – President Tsai Ing-wen made a commitment on Tuesday to climate justice through policy that places equal emphasis on environmental integrity, economic development, and social justice at a time when women around the world have borne the brunt of climate change.

President Tsai attends the evening events with female members of the diplomatic corps, supporting climate actions together.

President Tsai attends the evening events with female members of the diplomatic corps, supporting climate actions together.

In response to the main theme of UN CSW66, Taiwan displays women for climate actions during Taiwan Gender Equality Week (TGEW).

In response to the main theme of UN CSW66, Taiwan displays women for climate actions during Taiwan Gender Equality Week (TGEW).

She made the pledge at Women’s Power Night, an event in celebration of International Women’s Day that was jointly organized by the Foundation for Women’s Rights Promotion and Development (FWRPD) and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and brought together female members of the diplomatic corps and NGO and social enterprise leaders. Also to be held would be nearly 30 virtual international conferences that are part of an ongoing initiative to make clear to the world Taiwan’s resolve to strive for gender equality and climate justice.

During the event, president Tsai stated, “Taiwan continues to pursue broad engagement with like-minded nations and international organizations to promote women’s empowerment. We have joined Indo-Pacific partners in innovative regional initiatives for women’s economic empowerment. And our civil society organizations maintain a robust presence at the NGO Forum of the UN Commission on the Status of Women. Thanks to their efforts, we have been able to share our experiences with the world, particularly in achieving Sustainable Development Goals for gender equality and women’s empowerment, and also to forge stronger links with global partners.”

Women have sustained greater impact of climatic and environmental disasters than men, the FWRPD said, but they stand out not only as first victims but also as frontline defenders. Many parties concerned about climate justice and equal rights have thus been welcomed on board the 2022 Taiwan Gender Equality Week (www.tgew.org) as partners to learn more about the key role women play in climate action and explore possible ways to take effective environmental action. Indeed, collective change and action is needed as we all have to work together toward climate justice and gender equality.

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Metasens Token Skyrocketed by 1000%, 1st-Week Trading Volume Over US$60M

Its NFT Game Soon To Be Deployed on the Binance Chain, the Second Token UCG to Launch within March

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 11 March 2022 – Metasens, the metaverse project under Imperium Technology Group (0776.HK, the Group), made its token MSU’s global debut on the institutional-grade cryptocurrency exchange AAX on March 4. The token value skyrocketed by over 1000% on the first day of listing from 0.25 USDT to nearly 3 USDT. Trading volume for the first week has exceeded more than US$60 million.

$MSU Skyrocketed by 1000%
$MSU Skyrocketed by 1000%

Metasens and MSU are highly sought after in Hong Kong and Taiwan, and attracted users from all over the world including the Philippines, Vietnam, Malaysia, Thailand, United Kingdom and so on. t he project will ride on the momentum and deepen the partnership with the Southeast Asian markets and global communities. In countries including Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam, discussion around Metasens is heated among top gaming guilds[1] and communities. The project has reached the next-stage collaboration with major regional guilds, and is actively preparing for a wide variety of cross-region and cross-continent AMA[2] activities.

First built on and rolled out on the ethereum chain which is one of the most popular blockchain among NFT games, the Metasens team is now planning to expand and migrate part of the project to the Binance chain to lower gas fees and improve operational efficiency. The “multi-chain” strategy will also enable users with more options and flexibility. The debut on the Binance chain is expected to achieve the first stage progress within the end of March.

Metasens will also kick off a series of token giveaway activities, including a total of 50,000 MSU tokens that are worth US$150,000, and a total of 8,888,888 UCG tokens that are worth more than US$20,000 to give back to the community and fans. As the co-governance token of the Metasens universe, UCG will be officially launched within this month. Metasens is also planning a series of cross-platform marketing activities in the coming months to proactively sustain the popularity and hype of the project.



[1]Game guild: organisations in online games that provide a platform for players to communicate and exchange ideas or form teams. Some guilds provide players with resources, including gaming tips, equipment, strategies and even services.
[2]AMA, ask me anything, the most common form of community and fan engagement activity in the blockchain and crypto field.

About Metasens

Metasens is the metaverse project rolled out by Imperium Technology Group (0776.HK) in the 4th quarter of 2021. As the first GameFi project developed by a Hong Kong listco, it aims to provide an open GameFi platform, and build a Universal Amusement Park together with global community and players. The Metasens is centered around the Holosens, the core “planet” of this metaverse which connects multiple of other planets orbiting around it, forming a complete cosmic galaxy. Every planet is an independent game genre, which will include RPG, STG, Shooting, A-AVG, Cards, Casual Social Games and so on. The vision of Metasens is to integrate traditional games with blockchain and NFT technology to lower the entry barrier for the public, meeting the entertainment needs of different age and demographic groups, and creating a diverse and unique metaverse for all.

Metasens official website: https://www.metasens.com
METASNAKE official website: https://metasnake.metasens.com/
Metasens Whitepaper: https://metasens.gitbook.io/metasens/

Visit Metasens social media channels and join the global community:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Metasens
Medium: https://medium.com/@metasens
Twitter: https://twitter.com/METASENS
Discord: https://discord.com/invite/hQ6Mc4qweZ
Telegram: https://t.me/metasensnft; https://t.me/joinchat/hfn-bDVCFFJkYzk1

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Manulife Investment Management launches latest Global Intelligence: inflection points

  • Contextualizes the Russia-Ukraine conflict for the medium term
  • Discusses carbon reduction through the lens of net-zero banking commitments and agricultural infrastructure
  • Identifies how to approach a fixed-income portfolio with rising inflation and tightening accommodation and quantifies how inflation is affecting retirement portfolios
  • Examines the need to review how we study the U.S. labor market in light of changing demographics and attitudes toward work

HONG KONG – Media OutReach – 11 March 2022 – Manulife Investment Management today released Global Intelligence, its semiannual report with firmwide analysis and relevant perspectives from its investment teams. The H1 2022 report discusses the factors that have contributed to recent market volatility and explores how the Russia-Ukraine conflict, rising inflation, supply chain issues, sustainability, and worker shortages could affect investment opportunities as the global economy works to find its postpandemic footing.

“In our most recent Global Intelligence, we’ve highlighted the numerous challenges and opportunities in today’s markets,” said Paul Lorentz, president and CEO at Manulife Investment Management. “The topics discussed are designed to help investors manage the risks associated with the military conflict and humanitarian crisis in Ukraine, discover new sources of yield, evaluate sustainability solutions, source retirement income, and recognize the forces within the global macro landscape that may affect their portfolios over the long term.”

Christopher P. Conkey, CFA, global head of public markets at Manulife Investment Management, said, “Dramatic changes in the geopolitical and economic landscape are prompting investors to rethink assumptions and reassess risk. We believe this is a time for active management to add value, and we’ve highlighted several areas where our research is helping investors do just that.”

Stephen J. Blewitt, global head of private markets at Manulife Investment Management, said, “Among the opportunities we see in the current environment are the ways in which innovations in agricultural infrastructure are making agriculture both more productive and more sustainable. These strategies may be more immediately significant as we anticipate the stress affecting global commodities.”

Asset class themes and observations within Global Intelligence include:

  • Incorporating the Russia-Ukraine conflict in a global macro outlook—Frances Donald, global chief economist and strategist, multi-asset solutions, offers perspective on the evolving situation in Ukraine in a medium-term outlook. Frances notes that the trajectory of the event adds conviction to the team’s existing call that the first half of 2022 will face stagflationary dynamics and that the second half of 2022 will face hurdles to growth and lower inflation.
  • Net-zero emissions: pledges abound, but few banks are on a path to meet their commitments—Frederick Isleib, CFA, director of ESG research and integration, and Omar Soliman, ESG analyst, explore the pivotal role banks will play in steering the world toward a lower-carbon future. Their analysis suggests that while many banks have made net-zero pledges, few so far are meeting the pace of change required to meet those goals.
  • From farm to fork: overcoming supply chain vulnerabilities with agriculture infrastructure innovations—Oliver S. Williams IV, CFA, global head of agriculture investments, and Recep C. Kendircioglu, CFA, FRM, head of infrastructure investments, present compelling reasoning to improve agricultural production and address supply chain issues through controlled environmental agriculture (CEA). With the agriculture industry facing a future characterized by natural resource scarcity, supply chain vulnerabilities, and more frequent extreme weather events, the greater incorporation of CEA technology into food production offers a sustainable path forward and may offer specific advantages to open-field farming with the additional benefit of reducing carbon emissions.
  • Not all pluses are equal: the case for an active approach to fixed-income spread sectors—Howard C. Greene, CFA, co-head of U.S. core and core-plus fixed income, Daniel S. Janis III, head of global multi-sector fixed income, and Endre Pedersen, deputy CIO, global fixed income, and CIO, global emerging-market fixed income, see the challenges of the fixed-income market today solved by taking an active, broad-based approach to the markets. While the risks posed by rising rates, high inflation, and tight valuations are unlikely to abate in the near future, there are still plenty of levers for active investors to pull: Global diversification, allocating to underused sectors, targeted yield curve positioning, and active currency exposure are all proven tactics that can add potential value in challenging markets.
  • Inflation’s impact on retirement portfolios: quantifying the future cost todayAlex Grassino, head of macro strategy, North America, and Émilie Paquet, FSA, head of strategic initiatives and innovation, multi-asset solutions, enlighten investors to the fact that small increases in inflation can have outsize impacts on their retirement portfolios. After discussing the team’s long-term outlook for inflation and the forces that are driving it to levels not seen in decades, they reveal how investors can use some fairly simple formulas to quantify the effects on their own portfolios. Importantly, they also discuss the concrete actions that investors can take today to mitigate the painful impact that rising prices can have on their plans for retirement.
  • Five trends shaping the U.S. labor market—Erica Camilleri, global macro strategist, Frances Donald, and Alex Grassino, head of macro strategy, North America, multi-asset solutions, contextualize recent developments in the U.S. labor market and argue that economists need to think outside the box to better understand the rapidly transforming job market.

For more information and to view the full report, please click here:
Hong Kong – https://www.manulifeim.com/institutional/hk/en/global-intelligence
Singapore – https://www.manulifeim.com/institutional/sg/en/global-intelligence
Taiwan – https://www.manulifeim.com/institutional/tw/en/global-intelligence
Malaysia – https://www.manulifeim.com/institutional/my/en/global-intelligence

About Manulife Investment Management

Manulife Investment Management is the global brand for the global wealth and asset management segment of Manulife Financial Corporation. We draw on more than a century of financial stewardship and the full resources of our parent company to serve individuals, institutions, and retirement plan members worldwide. Headquartered in Toronto, our leading capabilities in public and private markets are strengthened by an investment footprint that spans 18 geographies. We complement these capabilities by providing access to a network of unaffiliated asset managers from around the world. We’re committed to investing responsibly across our businesses. We develop innovative global frameworks for sustainable investing, collaboratively engage with companies in our securities portfolios, and maintain a high standard of stewardship where we own and operate assets, and we believe in supporting financial well-being through our workplace retirement plans. Today, plan sponsors around the world rely on our retirement plan administration and investment expertise to help their employees plan for, save for, and live a better retirement. Not all offerings are available in all jurisdictions. For additional information, please visit manulifeim.com.

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Babel Finance : 2021–2022 Crypto Asset Market Predictions

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 11 March 2022 – Babel Finance Asset Management’s research specialists are optimistic about the long-term value of crypto assets. Since the currency’s birth, long-term Bitcoin(BTC) investors have profited handsomely, and more and more traditional financial institutions are realizing it. Financial institutions increasingly adopt crypto-asset markets, as seen by the high trade volumes recorded by Babel Finance’s crypto trading division.

The COVID-19 pandemic in 2021 wreaked havoc worldwide, putting people’s lives and livelihoods in jeopardy. However, because of unprecedented monetary stimulus from central banks throughout the world, the cryptocurrency sector achieved a pinnacle boom last year. The total market value of cryptocurrencies soared from US$760 billion in January 2021 to US$2.8 trillion in December, with Bitcoin’s market value eventually settling at US$874 billion after reaching US$1.3 trillion in November.

In light of this, the Babel Finance asset management research team predicts how the crypto-asset markets will develop in 2022 in this paper. The following are some of the report’s significant predictions:

  • Bitcoin’s full-year returns in 2022 will be positive: Despite expectations for a rapid rise in US Fed rates, real cash yields in developed markets will remain negative, making it very difficult to get positive returns in the bond market.
  • The attributes of Bitcoin will gradually transition from a risky asset to a safe-haven asset: As other safe-haven assets lose their appeal, the Babel Finance’s financing team sees investors from emerging economies will seek any safe haven from catastrophic losses out of fear of a sharp devaluation of fiat currencies during 2022.
  • The infrastructure improvement will see CeDeFi usher in an explosive growth period: Aave, currently the largest DeFi lending protocol on the Ethereum network, has launched Aave Pro for institutional investors. Institutions can now enter the decentralized lending market using a whitelist. As wallets and custody services that meet institutional security standards such as MetaMask, Institution, and Fireblocks matured over the past year, the convergence of CeDeFi will also enter an explosive period.

Star fund managers, Wall Street giants, and ordinary investors flocked to the cryptocurrency space. El Salvador was the first country to adopt bitcoin as legal tender in 2021; will other countries follow suit?

The report also highlights 2021 developments and an in-depth analysis of the 2021 crypto-asset market. Babel Finance’s asset management research team is confident that the global economy is still in a state of expansion, and tight monetary policy will not kill the bull market, but it will create great volatility and the opportunities that come with it.

Babel Finance and its experts will continue to monitor crypto-asset market trends and threats. It will look at the regulatory and supervisory implications of the global crypto-assets market to pivot market opportunities and threats. Contact us for a copy of the 2021–2022 Crypto Asset Market Report to learn more about Babel Finance’s findings.

Notes to editors and readers

The report is based on the author’s own research, analysis, and judgment and does not constitute an investment recommendation. Babel Finance assumes no responsibility for any consequences that readers may have.

About Babel Finance

Babel Finance is a global leading crypto financial services provider, offering institutional and HNWI investors professional services covering crypto lending and crypto trading.

The company is backed by prominent investors, including Sequoia Capital China, Tiger Global Management, BAI Capital, Zoo Capital, Dragonfly Capital, and NGC Ventures.

With a business focus in Asia and a business headquarters in Singapore, Babel Finance has established close cooperative relationships with major global exchanges, custodians, investment funds, and mining institutions.


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Laos Revives National Games After Eight-Year Hiatus

The 11th Lao National Games are scheduled for December this year after continued postponement and delays.

Laos and China Sign New Electricity Agreement

Chinese engineers observe work in Yunnan Province.
Chinese engineers observe electrical work in Yunnan Province (Photo: Seetao).

China Southern Power Grid (CSG) signed an electricity agreement with Electricite du Laos (EDL) on Wednesday in a move to set up a shared electricity market in the region.

Fans in Laos Follow Suspicious Death of Thai Actress “Tangmo”

Nida Patcharaveerapong Tengmo
Thai actress Nida Patcharaveerapong, known as "Tengmo."

The death of 37-year-old Thai actress Nida Patcharaveerapong, known as Tangmo, saw new developments last week, with fans in Laos following the story closely.

CSG Inspires Social Impact Through Partnership with We Make Change

Employees lend professional skills and expertise to help combat social issues and affect positive change

DENVER, US – News Direct – 11 March 2022 – CSG®‘s (NASDAQ: CSGS) purpose is to envision, invent and shape a better, more future-ready world. Through community partnerships, the company is giving back and channeling the power of all to make a difference in the communities CSG serve around the world. Today, CSG joined forces with We Make Change, a global volunteering platform that connects skilled volunteers with social enterprises, to host a series of Change Days that allow CSG employees to share their knowledge and skills with social enterprises to help drive social change. Over two Change Day, CSGers dedicated more than 150 hours to support nine social enterprises committed to reducing inequalities and increasing digital inclusion. Most participants signed up to continue their volunteer service with their dedicated social enterprise. In 2022, CSG aspires to reach 40,000 hours of employee volunteer time.

“As a global technology leader, CSG aims to dream bigger, where we create a more connected, inclusive and future-ready world that delivers greater impact for our colleagues, customers, and communities,” said Channing Jones, chief diversity and social responsibility officer, CSG. “By volunteering with organizations like We Make Change, our employees gain a better understanding of critical issues facing our communities while leveraging their experience to drive more meaningful impact. Adding social enterprises to our social impact program empowers us to not only serve with our time and intellectual capital but measure the positive impact CSG is making in communities across the globe. We are proud to think globally and act locally with partners like We Make Change that helps us accelerate real-world progress towards solving some of the most vital issues facing our world today.”

The two CSG Change Days supported a total of nine social enterprises, including:

  • Empowr: Teaches black youth students about software development foundations, how to build simple apps, and critical leadership techniques to showcase how their skills can impact the world and help increase the number of black-owned businesses.
  • Leiho: Connects essential goods to vulnerable communities that are living without them – from socks that help the homeless stay warm to groceries that feed children in need.
  • LocalPurse: Local Purse connects travelers with experienced local guides and artisans globally through virtual cultural and shopping experiences, having a minimal carbon footprint, and providing a sustainable way of supporting the travel industry.
  • ZigWay: Gives low-income families and disadvantaged populations access to the everyday goods and services they need to break free from poverty.

“This Change Day was a game-changing opportunity for Leiho to reignite our confidence and motivation towards making a difference where it truly matters,” said Joey Li, co-founder, Leiho. “Connecting with kind-hearted, sharp-minded CSGers helped us to make our brand messaging clear and concise and inject the transparency we desire for our mission. The added value of having access to the rich skills and expertise Leiho needs to implement greater change is critical for our young organization. CSG’s originality and commitment to our success primed our imagination to evolve Leiho for massive social impact and influenced our vision of organic growth.”

“Employees giving just four hours of skilled volunteer time as part of a Change Day can significantly accelerate the positive impact of a social enterprise,” said James Sancto, co-founder and CEO, We Make Change. “For the social enterprise, they gain access to a vast pool of knowledge and expertise that can help advance their cause and deliver faster results to groups in need. For conscientious companies like CSG, it’s a chance to do more for the world and give their employees meaningful ways to give back to their communities and connect deeply to social issues where they have the power to affect change.”

The upcoming CSG Change Days will focus on improving gender equality. By year’s end, CSG will have supported dozens of social enterprises from all corners of the world.

About CSG

CSG is a leader in innovative customer engagement, revenue management and payments solutions that make ordinary customer experiences extraordinary. Our cloud-first architecture and customer-obsessed mindset help companies around the world launch new digital services, expand into new markets, and create dynamic experiences that capture new customers and build brand loyalty. For 40 years, CSG’s technologies and people have helped some of the world’s most recognizable brands solve their toughest business challenges and evolve to meet the demands of today’s digital economy with future-ready solutions that drive exceptional customer experiences. With 5,000 employees in over 20 countries, CSG is the trusted technology provider for leading global brands in telecommunications, retail, financial services, and healthcare. Our solutions deliver real world outcomes to more than 900 customers in over 120 countries.

To learn more, visit us at csgi.com and connect with us on LinkedIn and Twitter.

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About We Make Change

We Make Change connects skilled volunteers with Social Enterprises changing the world. We enable individuals and employees to volunteer their skills online to support the causes they care about with the time they can give. Our Change Day online volunteering events bring together corporate teams to develop their skills, connect with colleagues, and make change in just a few hours. With a fast-growing community of over 25,000 volunteers supporting more than 650 Social Enterprises in over 100 countries across the world, We Make Change enables anyone, anywhere to contribute to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

To learn more or get involved, visit us at wemakechange.org and connect with us on LinkedIn.

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