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NDC Invigorates Ecosystem for Taiwanese EdTech Startups, Creates Engine for Future Growth

TAIPEI, TAIWAN – Media OutReach – 3 December 2021 – In 2021, investment in education around the world doubled. According to the “2021 Taiwan Startup Ecosystem Report” published by global accounting firm PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) in November, the number one keyword for enterprise startups is education technology, or “edtech”. More than 40% of startups surveyed responded that they were solely focused on edtech.

 

   

2021 International Conference on Education Innovation

 

In the era of artificial intelligence, 5G communications, and blockchains, edtech has become the hot new trend that will revolutionize education; because creating a new education system is key to nurturing tomorrow’s talented minds. Ever since it spearheaded the Asia Silicon Valley Development Plan (ASVDP) and created the national startup brand “Startup Island Taiwan” in 2016, the National Development Council (NDC) has set its eye on invigorating Taiwan’s startup ecosystem. Its contributions to the edtech startup scene in Taiwan include the sponsorship of the plan to “Accelerate Taiwan’s Education Startups on the World Stage” for two consecutive years, headed by Taiwan’s foremost parenting and education brand CommonWealth Education Media and Publishing, and investment in Taiwan’s online learning startups PaGamO and Hahow.

 

The plan to “Accelerate Taiwan’s Education Startups on the World Stage” involves the selection of twenty promising Taiwanese edtech startups and providing them with the critical resources they need to succeed, as well as investment in CommonWealth Education Media and Publishing’s annual branding extravaganza, the “International Conference on Education Innovation”, for more than ten years. This year’s “International Conference on Education Innovation” revolves around the theme of “Sustainability X Education”. Over 125,000 participants attended the hybrid online and offline forum. Nearly fifty speakers, representing the business and education sectors, were invited from the United States, the United Kingdom, Finland, and Taiwan. Notable guests included Taiwan’s former vice president Chen Chien-jen; Rob Riordan, co-founder of Silicon Valley’s incredibly popular High Tech High; and Abner Chao, Founder and CEO of AmaizingTalker, a Taiwanese online learning startup that boasts an annual revenue of one billion Taiwan dollars and continues to double its value every year.

 

The National Development Council will continue to be the driving force behind Taiwan’s edtech startups. It will keep working with private platforms to create digital content and services, as well as propel digital education in middle schools, build smart classrooms, and provide tablet computers for schoolchildren in remote areas. It will also improve 5G communications integration through smart education, train talent in the digital era, and nurture bilingual skills. Ultimately, its aim is to introduce a greater number of rapidly growing Taiwanese startups to the world stage, so the international community can witness and benefit from Taiwan’s creative energy.

Whimsical Wonderland 2021 @Discovery Bay

Embark on a Fantastic Christmas Journey and Experience an Unforgettable Winter Holiday

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 3 December 2021 – Set off on a festive journey to Discovery Bay and enjoy an unforgettable winter holiday! This Christmas, Discovery Bay has joined hands with local illustrator, Missquai, to bring an extraordinary Whimsical Wonderland to live. Feel the island’s unique Southern European vibe and an authentic Christmas ambience the moment you disembark at the pier.

Selfies with Exquisite Christmas Decorations

From Christmas wreaths, romantic lights to colourful buntings, selfie spots with exquisite festive decorations dot along your way from the Discovery Bay pier to DB Plaza. Garnished by unique light poles, ornaments and with European architecture as the backdrop, here at D’Deck you and your loved ones can soak up the other-worldly atmosphere whilst indulging sumptuous Christmas feast or international dishes by the sea. Don’t forget to check out the photo-worthy displays welcoming you as you approach the DB Plaza, including a towering iconic eight-metre-tall Christmas tree, gigantic mushrooms, poker cards and a festive horse. Sitting at DB North is a set of five-metre-tall playful tea ware with a Christmas tree and other merry elements, inviting you to join their larger-than-live whimsical tea party. More enchanting seasonal decorations embellishes the coastal Love Lock Promenade, making it another not-to-be-missed spot in town for love birds.

Discovery Bay x Local Illustrator Collaboration: Crafting a Fantastic Christmas Journey for You

Invited by Discovery Bay, talented Hong Kong illustrator Missquai has transformed the island with festive designs, with whimsical larger-than-live decorations and a series of handcrafted illustrations. Missquai maps out a vibrant and artful Christmas escapade for you, highlighting the Southern European vibe unique to Discovery Bay with designs elements all around. Seeing that the pandemic has helped people realise the importance of spending more time with friends and family more, Missquai hopes to encourage everyone to share their enchanting winter adventure with their loved ones through the festive displays she creates.

Christmas Decoration Details:

Date: Now until 2 January 2022

Time: 10:00 -22:00

Venue: DB Plaza and DB North

Sunday Christmas Market

Organised by Handmade Hong Kong, the Christmas edition of Discovery Bay’s Sunday Market in December will feature local merchants from all around town. Perfect for Christmas gift ideas or some well-deserved treats for yourself, here you will be impressed with a wide selection of handmade products, artworks, sustainable clothing, baby products, as well as bountiful holiday delicacies.

Date: 12 & 19 December 2021

Time: 11:00 – 18:00

Venue: DB Plaza

For more details, please visit: https://www.handmadehongkong.com/events/

First in Hong Kong – DB Ice Rink Celebrates the Festive Season with Monchhichi

This holiday season, Discovery Bay Ice Rink partners with Japanese cartoon character Monchhichi to present the first Monchhichi-themed ice rink in Hong Kong, bringing our guests unparalleled skating experience.


Throughout December, Monchhichi decorations will be seen everywhere at DB Ice rink, and there will be various photo-worthy spots for guests to capture precious moments with Monchhichi. Echoing Auberge Discovery Bay’s Monchhichi-themed staycation package, hotel guests will receive a specially designed “Monchhichi Hunting Card” upon check-in, and then follow Monchhichi’s footsteps to explore Discovery Bay. Through the fantastic journey, guests will discover the festive joy at designated locations by collecting all the limited-edition stickers to fill up the card’s spaces and enter into an online game to win prizes!

Make the most of your festive holiday and plan ahead for a getaway with Monchhichi in Discovery Bay, the most pleasurable resort community in town. From figure skating performance (December 18 & 19 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm), photo-taking time with Santa Claus (December 25 4:30 pm – 7:00 pm), busking on the ice (December 24 & 25 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm) and ice hockey tournaments (December 27 – 30), to New Year’s Eve Skating Countdown Party (December 31 10:30 pm – 00:15 am), DB Ice Rink has an array of festivities for you to choose from.

Venue: G/F, DB Plaza

For more details, please visit: www.dbicerink.com

2021 Winter Delights : Unmissable Rewards

Enjoy an even merrier winter at Discovery Bay with fabulous dining and shopping, on us! From 18 November 2021 to 2 January 2022, upon same-day spending of HKD500 or above (maximum two receipts) at designated Discovery Bay F&B and / or retail outlet(s) by electronic transaction, customers can redeem ONE HKD50 Dining Voucher and ONE HKD50 Shopping Voucher #.

Redemption Details:

Date: 18 November 2021 – 2 January 2022

Time: 12:00 – 21:30

Venue: Concierge ,  DB Plaza

#Terms and conditions apply. Limited daily quota for the gifts and vouchers, once per person per day, first come first served. Available while stock lasts.

For more information on “DB Whimsical Wonderland”, find us at:

Website:

www.visitdiscoverybay.com

Facebook:

@VisitDiscoveryBay

Instagram:

@visitdiscoverybay

Email:

explore@visitdbay.com


Please download the photos here

About Missquai

Missquai, Hong Kong-based illustrator and designer, graduated from School of Design at Hong Kong Polytechnic University and School of Visual Arts in Hong Kong Baptist University. Missquai was a DFA Hong Kong Young Design Talent Award winner and worked abroad in Denmark and the Netherlands. As a rising talent who enjoys the little things in life, Missquai believes that design can make the world a better place, and continues to shares her cheerful works to spread joy to everyone around.

About Discovery Bay

Discovery Bay is located in the northeast of Lantau Island. With a land area of approximately 650 hectares and surrounded by mountains and oceans, it is Hong Kong’s foremost premium international residential community and a unique leisure destination, boasting a quiet environment, sophisticated urban planning and a variety of waterfront facilities.

Situated next to Discovery Bay Pier, D’Deck is Hong Kong’s renowned oceanfront al fresco dining destination with numerous themed restaurants with spectacular views of the sea. The 400-metre-long Tai Pak Beach is an excellent venue for outdoor activities with related facilities. Featuring a shopping arcade, restaurants, an open piazza and Love Lock Promenade, DB North serves as the second social hub for the Discovery Bay community and visitors alike. Adjoining is Auberge Discovery Bay Hong Kong, home to 325 superbly appointed rooms and suites, a seaside Pavilion with a one-of-a-kind design, offering a unique leisure experience.

Discovery Bay is served by a comprehensive transport network that includes ferry services to Central, bus services to Tung Chung MTR Station, Sunny Bay MTR Station and Hong Kong International Airport. Dine ‘N Ride1 is offered to diners at designated restaurants2 at Discovery Bay. Both urban and Lantau taxis can access Auberge Discovery Bay Hong Kong through the Discovery Bay Tunnel, providing a convenient alternative for residents and visitors alike.

Remarks
1 Dine ‘N Ride offer is valid for every electronic spending of HK$120 at designated restaurants on the day of redemption, for dinners from Monday to Friday between 18:00 to 23:30, and lunch/dinner on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays between 12:00 to 23:30. Redeem at the Concierge, DB Plaza.

2 Designated restaurants include: 22˚North, Bones and Blades, Cali-Mex, Coyote Mexican Cantina, Ebeneezer’s, Figos, First Korean Restaurant, Shanghai Breeze, Hemingways, iL Bel Paese, Island Cafe, Koh Tomyums, McSorley’s Ale House, Mirch Masala, Pascucci Italian Caffe & Fine Food, PizzaExpress, Solera Spanish Restaurant, Taste of Thai, Three Sheets Marquee Bar, The Coffee Academics, Viet Bu Tong Kitchen & Bar and Zak’s.

#Discovery Bay

CryptoFantasy launches BSC-based Play to Earn game

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 3 December 2021 – Recently, CryptoFantasy launches a Play to Earn game built on BSC in which players can earn $CFC (Crypto Fantasy tokens) by playing this fantastic game designed for players to enjoy. Players all aim for a “Top Player” by growing characters!

 

 

What are the features of CryptoFantasy?

Players can earn play with assets

 

There are three ways to earn money from CryptoFantasy.

・Quests

・PVP

・Raid bosses

Quests have a limited number of challenges per day. Players can collect monster parts by these Quests to summon  “companion monsters.”

 

PVP is a format in which players match against each other to battle, with the winner getting $CFC and monster parts. There is also a limit to the number of matches per day.

 

Introduce the NFT of other projects

 

In addition to the traditional Play To Earn feature of earning money through gameplay, CryptoFantsy will make other projects’ NFT available to maximize the appeal of NFT.

 

Moreover, players will also actively consider collaborating with existing IPs and creating synergy by sharing items with other blockchain games.

 

This initiative will allow CryptoFantasy and partner projects to increase the value. Players will also be able to earn rewards by Farming NFT.

 

10% of the revenue will adopt as a charity

 

A charity event will be held every three months, and 10% of the NFT marketplace’s revenue will be used for charity.

・About $CFC (CryptoFantasyCoin)

・Total supply: 1 billion

・Symbol: CFC

 

$CFC is a token built on BSC, which can use to play games. All tokens will distribute in the next four years. The distribution is as follows.

 

 

NFT Presale Details and Dates

 

Date: From 2021/12/3

Title: NFT Presale Gacha

 

There will be no character sale right after the game release.

 

15 Characters in total.

・Baran(Limited to 500)

・Aslar(Limited to 1000)

・Liara(Limited to 1000)

・Rafeus(Limited to 1000)

・Paralis(Limited to 1000)

・Xiao Qiao (This time only)

・Seto(This time only)

・Cao Cao(This time only)

・Isis(This time only)

・Zhao Yun(This time only)

・Hathor(This time only)

・Sun Ce(This time only)

・Ra(This time only)

・Lu Bu(This time only)

・Anubis(This time only)

 

Roadmap

The roadmap for the schedule includes listing on PancakeSwap, implementation of scholarship, listing on CEX, and development of the metaverse. Additional functions are scheduled to be fully advanced starting in 2022.

 

Website: https://crypto-fantasy.io/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/_CryptoFantasy

Telegram: https://t.me/crypto_fantasy_coin

Discord: https://discord.gg/6GMnrSN5sM

CoinMarketCap: https://coinmarketcap.com/ja/currencies/cryptofantasy/

CoinMooner: https://coinmooner.com/coin/7492

Code Audit/Certik: https://leaderboard.certik.io/projects/crypto-fantasy

 

 

Laos-China Railway Officially Launched

Laos China Railway officially launched today


The Laos-China Railway was officially launched today during a ceremony presided over by Lao President Thongloun Sisoulith and Chinese President Xi Jinping.

A Feast of Firsts & Award-Winning Features, Short Films & Dialogues From 12 Countries All Free to Stream: True Colors Film Festival

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 3 December 2021 – True Colors Film Festival (TCFF) returns from today offering audiences across Asia free streaming of 10 Features, 20 short films and 4 Dialogues. Presented by The Nippon Foundation, the films present new and radical human perspectives about life and the pursuit of happiness. Highlights include:

  • The world’s first Oscar-nominated film featuring a DeafBlind Actor, 2021 Oscar-nominated FEELING THROUGH;
  • The first Screen Actors Guild-registered musical with a fully-inclusive cast and crew, BEST SUMMER EVER (2020);
  • Oscar-winning & National Film Award-winning: THE SILENT CHILD (2017), HELIUM (2013) and MY FERAL HEART (2015);
  • True Colors Festival documentaries, CLOTHES IN CONVERSATION and THE FUTURE IS NOW!: Official Selection, Fashion Film Festival Milano (13-18 January 2022); New York Film Award, Official Selection, London Fashion Film Festival 2021;
  • Filmbankmedia bonus program exclusively for Japan and Singapore presents NOMADLAND (2021), winner of three Oscars for best picture, best director and best actress at the 93rd Academy Awards this year, and ZOOTOPIA (2016) multiple award winning animated film.  
  • Dialogues: Hear from US director Doug Roland (FEELING THROUGH) and cast Robert Tarango and Steven Prescod; Tunku Mona Riza (REDHA) from Malaysia with Singaporean actor and educator, Aidli Mosbit ; US director Amanda Lukoff (THE R-WORD) with sibling and self-advocates, Singaporeans Tasneem Majeed and Allan Cai; US photographer Rick Guidotti with Tokyo-based photographer and multimedia artist, Lily Shu, and Singaporean actor and host Oon Shu An .

“There’s no shortage of options for streaming movies on demand, but here you’ll discover a selection not found anywhere else, award-winning films and Dialogues about Perspectives that will entertain, challenge and inspire,” says Audrey Perera, Executive Producer of the festival. 

Features can be watched on The Projector Plus by viewers across Asia, Shorts and Dialogues can be viewed around the world via Vimeo , and the bonus program can be viewed on Filmbankmedia exclusively in Japan and Singapore. For more information about the full program, visit the TCFF 2021 website . For updates, sign-up for the TCFF 2021 mailer .

True Colors Film Festival 2021 is a free online event which launches on December 3, International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD). The first True Colors Film Festival, held in 2020, drew an audience of almost 8,000 from 39 countries.

 

Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vp7ZhaKBBbc

True Colors Film Festival: A Feast of Firsts & Award-Winning Short Films & Dialogues All Free to Stream Globally

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 3 December 2021 – True Colors Film Festival (TCFF) returns from today offering audiences around the world free streaming of 20 short films and 4 Dialogues. Presented by The Nippon Foundation, the films present new and sometimes radical human perspectives about life and the pursuit of happiness. Highlights include:

 

  • The world’s first Oscar-nominated film featuring a DeafBlind Actor, 2021 Oscar-nominated FEELING THROUGH and its ‘making of’ documentary, CONNECTING THE DOTS;
  • Oscar-winning short films THE SILENT CHILD (2017) and HELIUM (2013);
  • Official Selection of the Fashion Film Festival Milano from 13-18 January 2022,  THE FUTURE IS NOW!, a True Colors Festival documentary.
  • ON BEAUTY, inspired by the work of photographer and founder of Positive Exposure, Rick Guidotti, who challenges the ‘universal’ beauty standard espoused by the fashion industry.
  • Dialogues: Hear first-hand from US director Doug Roland (FEELING THROUGH) and his cast Robert Tarango and Steven Prescod; Tunku Mona Riza (REDHA) from Malaysia who chats with Singaporean actor and educator, Aidli Mosbit; US director Amanda Lukoff (THE R-WORD), with sibling and self-advocates, Singaporeans Tasneem Majeed and Allan Cai; and US photographer Rick Guidotti with Tokyo-based photographer and multimedia artist, Lily Shu, and Singaporean actor and host Oon Shu An.
  • “There’s no shortage of options for streaming movies on demand, but here you’ll discover a selection not found anywhere else; a one-stop shop of award-winning films and dialogues about Perspectives that will entertain, challenge and inspire,” says Audrey Perera, Executive Producer of True Colors Film Festival 2021. 

Shorts and Dialogues can be viewed around the world via Vimeo, Features can be watched on The Projector Plus by viewers across Asia, and the bonus program can be viewed on Filmbankmedia only in Japan and Singapore. For more information, visit the TCFF 2021 website. For updates, sign-up for the TCFF 2021 mailer.

 

True Colors Film Festival 2021 is a free online event that launches on December 3, coinciding with International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD). Now in its second edition, the first True Colors Film Festival, held in 2020, drew an audience of almost 8,000 from 39 countries.

Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vp7ZhaKBBbc

Trend Micro Unrivaled Performance Securing 2.5 Trillion Cloud Events Daily

Feature-rich platform-based approach lets global clouds security leader accelerates investments with confidence

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 3 December 2021 – Trend Micro Incorporated (TYO: 4704; TSE: 4704), the leader in cloud security, today announced industry-breaking milestones reached in global cloud security.  Organizations migrating to the cloud predominantly pick Trend Micro for simple, scalable, and robust platform-based solutions.

Trend Micro was the first security expert to secure cloud computing and helped in the establishment of the AWS Marketplace nearly a decade ago.

“Innovation, like development cycles, happens by the moment. When we added up cloud instances we protect in 24 hours, we were blown away that it is 2.5x higher than the closest competitors,” said Kevin Simzer, COO of Trend Micro. “Our customers are the stars of that success with their advancements of developing applications in the cloud, vast majority using AWS.”

Customers relying on Trend Micro’s cloud security drove additional statistics:

  • 6 million cloud workloads protected
  • 177% year-on-year growth in sales from the AWS Marketplace
  • 69% to over 90% improvement in customer cloud security posture scores
  • 20,000 customers across 114 countries leveraging Trend Micro Cloud One 
  • 28% of the global cloud workload security market is accounted for by Trend Micro

The last two years brought a dramatic surge in cloud investments as organizations across the globe looked to streamline business processes, support remote workers and develop innovative new ways to reach customers. According to Gartner, the market is forecasted to grow 18% this year and even higher in 2022, to exceed $362 billion.

 

“Since it spotted the burgeoning need for dedicated cloud security over a decade ago, Trend Micro has remained at the bleeding edge with its feature offerings. It’s why we see its market share in workload security as three times the size of the next-placed vendor,” according to IDC. “However, Trend Micro hasn’t rested on its laurels. It continues to add new functionality to its Cloud One platform, most recently to support DevSecOps, so that organizations can accelerate their cloud plans with confidence.”

 

Investing in hybrid cloud infrastructure can lead to a perceived concern of an expanded corporate attack surface, inviting new business risks if not properly managed. Trend Micro has helped offset those realities by advising security leaders globally on mitigating risks, predicting the threat landscape, and navigating multi- and hybrid cloud complexity amidst talent shortages.

About Trend Micro

Trend Micro, a global cybersecurity leader, helps make the world safe for exchanging digital information. Fueled by decades of security expertise, global threat research, and continuous innovation, Trend Micro’s cybersecurity platform protects hundreds of thousands of organizations and millions of individuals across clouds, networks, devices, and endpoints. As a leader in cloud and enterprise cybersecurity, the platform delivers a powerful range of advanced threat defense techniques optimized for environments like AWS, Microsoft, and Google, and central visibility for better, faster detection and response. With 7,000 employees across 65 countries, Trend Micro enables organizations to simplify and secure their connected world. www.trendmicro.com.hk

#TrendMicro

It’s all in the mix, Sennheiser launches HD 400 PRO studio headphones

WEDEMARK, GERMANY – Media OutReach – 3 December 2021 – Audio specialist Sennheiser launches a new pair of professional headphones for mixing, editing, and mastering. The HD 400 PRO studio reference headphones are an ideal companion for creators seeking natural and precise sound reproduction to accurately assess their audio mixes. To ease long sessions, the HD 400 PRO features a comfortable and lightweight open-back design fitted with soft velour ear pads. The unit includes both coiled and straight detachable cables, allowing the headphones to adapt to different use preferences.

“We are happy to introduce the first open studio headphones in Sennheiser’s PRO line,” commented Gunnar Dirks, Product Manager, Professional Audio. “When editing and mixing, you need detail and honesty, and this is what the HD 400 PRO will give you. Thanks to their linear, high-resolution reproduction, these headphones are a reliable reference to create outstanding audio mixes.”

 

Designed for accuracy

The HD 400 PRO features a wide frequency response of 6 to 38,000 hertz to give music producers the full account of their mix. The Sennheiser-developed 120-ohm transducers include a diaphragm made from a special polymer blend, which together with powerful driver magnets yields deeper, yet totally clear and well-defined bass. Distortion is below 0.05% (measured at 1 kHz, 90 dB SPL).

 

The HD 400 PRO accurately reproduces audio beyond the audible frequency range, giving you unbridled access to nuanced harmonics and ambiance in your music, while at the same time revealing a bold, articulate low-end.

 

The HD 400 PRO studio headphones help you to reveal all the tiny details in your music

 

Designed for spaciousness

The headphone transducers of the HD 400 PRO sit at a slight angle, carefully recreating the optimum triangular listening position you would place yourself in when listening to monitor loudspeakers in a recording studio. In addition, the open-back design of the HD 400 PRO ensures a natural propagation of sound, unimpeded by the acoustic structures required in closed-back designs. Both aspects create a wide and spacious soundstage, neutral and transparent, which enables audio producers to work confidently knowing that their final mix transfers accurately to listeners.

 

Designed for comfort

The HD 400 PRO headphones feature high comfort that prolongs creativity. A carefully engineered ultra-light frame positions the earcups in place, gently hugging the ears with minimal pressure. Soft velour earpads allow users to focus on projects for hours on end, while the open, circumaural design offers sufficient ventilation for ears to keep their cool, even during long mixing sessions.

The HD 400 PRO is available now and retails at HKD 1749 (MSRP). The headphones come with a 3-meter coiled cable and a 1.8-meter straight cable, both fitted with a 3.5 mm (1/8″) jack plug for portable sources. A 6.3 mm (1/4″) adapter is included, ensuring that the HD 400 PRO connects to your mixing desk or audio interface.

 

Technical data

Acoustic principle: dynamic, open

Ear coupling: circumaural

Frequency response: 6 – 38,000 Hz

THD: < 0.05% (at 1 kHz, 90 dB SPL)

Impedance: 120 Ω

Sound pressure level: 110 dB (1 kHz, 1 Vrms)

Connector: 3.5 mm (1/8″) jack with adapter to 6.3 mm (1/4″) jack

Weight: 240 g (w/o cable) 

About Sennheiser

Shaping the future of audio and creating unique sound experiences for customers – this aim unites Sennheiser employees and partners worldwide. The independent family company, which is managed in the third generation by Dr Andreas Sennheiser and Daniel Sennheiser, is today one of the world’s leading manufacturers of headphones, loudspeakers, microphones and wireless transmission systems.

www.sennheiser.com

#Sennheiser