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Three Cyberport start-ups’ mobile games win Best Indies of the Year from Google Play Hong Kong

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 16 December 2021 – Three mobile games developed by Cyberport start-ups, “Gate of Mobius” by Goblin Gamer Company Limited, “Tiny Fantasy: Epic Action Adventure RPG game” by Minidragon Limited, and “Working Hero 2: Clash of Legends” by Add Mission Workshop Limited, were awarded the Best Indies of the Year by Google Play Hong Kong. In addition, “Gate of Mobius” and “Tiny Fantasy: Epic Action Adventure RPG game” won the Best Indies of the Year from Google Play Taiwan.

Three mobile games developed by Cyberport start-ups, “Gate of Mobius” by Goblin Gamer Company Limited, “Tiny Fantasy: Epic Action Adventure RPG game” by Minidragon Limited, and “Working Hero 2: Clash of Legends” by Add Mission Workshop Limited, are awarded the Best Indies of the Year by Google Play Hong Kong.

Google Play announces its “Best of the Year” list in accordance with market reactions to reveal the best apps and games in various regions each year. In addition to its “Game of the Year” award, Google Play awarded “Best Indies of the Year” to recognize popular games designed by independent game developers. The winning games are placed at the top of Google Play’s “Best of 2021” list and recommended to Google users.

Eric Chan, Chief Public Mission Officer of Cyberport, said, “Mobile gaming is an important part of the digital entertainment industry with huge market potential. Market research firm Newzoo has estimated that the global mobile gaming market will reach US$90.7 billion this year and will grow to US$116.4 billion in 2024. Three Cyberport start-ups’ mobile games are on the awards list of Google Play, the major digital distribution platform for mobile apps, which is great encouragement to our digital entertainment and esports community. It proves that their games are well-received by the market, and that they have the potential to expand into overseas markets as well. Cyberport will continue to support local game developers in seizing market opportunities and expanding their business through the Cyberport Incubation Programme and huge business network, therefore relevant employment and entrepreneurial opportunities will be created for our young people.”

Independent game developers: Innovation is the way out amid competition

“Gate of Mobius” is a real-time online shooting game with multiple players and different languages, including Chinese and English, designed by Goblin Gamer Company Limited. The game is inspired by classic fairy tales such as Snow White and Little Red Riding Hood, and is rendered in watercolor with a delicate painting style. It successfully attracts players from local and global markets such as Brazil, Indonesia, Taiwan, Thailand and the United States, with cumulative downloads reaching over 600,000. Ken Chan, Director of Goblin Gamer Company Limited, said, “As independent game developers have limited human resources, only a few companies in Hong Kong can introduce multiplayer online games. This award recognizes our effort and also enhances our company’s reputation, which will help us to reach investors more easily for further game development. We are also planning to launch VR shooting games under the growing VR game market.”

Launched in February of this year, the “Tiny Fantasy: Epic Action Adventure RPG game”, designed by Minidragon Limited, is a hack-and-slash game which targeted the Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea and Taiwan markets. The game has been downloaded more than 500,000 times. Hank Choi, Co-founder of Minidragon Limited, said, “Small-scale gaming companies have limited funds, so innovation is the way out amid competition. Our game integrates the traditional computer game element of a large number of enemies into mobile games, allowing players to experience the thrill of fighting against groups of enemies anytime and anywhere, and it has attracted many players.”

Hong Kong games successfully enter overseas markets

Following the success of the first episode, Cyberport start-up Add Mission Workshop Limited and Gamemiracle co-launched the incubation game “Working Hero 2: Clash of Legends”. With 1980s Hong Kong as the background and a Hong Kong comics and ink painting style, game players change into martial arts heroes with the appearance of ordinary workers. Silver Li, Game Producer at Add Mission Workshop Limited, said, “Our game is popular in the local market while 50% of the players come from Malaysia, Singapore and Taiwan. In the early stages of game development, gaming start-ups face challenges such as limited income. The Cyberport Incubation Programme provides start-ups with funding and free office support, so that they can focus on developing quality games. In addition, industry exchange meetings are held from time to time, which help stimulate creativity and promote mutual support within the community.”

There are around 150 digital entertainment and esports start-ups in the Cyberport community, covering game development, esports technology applications, game publishing and competition platforms. Cyberport supports start-ups through the “Cyberport Incubation Programme”, “Esports Industry Facilitation Scheme” and “Esports Internship Scheme”, and organises different types of events, such as the annual flagship “Digital Entertainment Leadership Forum” which was held successfully last week, to promote industry development and exchanges.

About Cyberport

Cyberport is an innovative digital community with around 800 on-site start-ups and technology companies. It is managed by Hong Kong Cyberport Management Company Limited, wholly owned by the Hong Kong SAR Government. With a vision to be the hub for digital technology, thereby creating a new economic driver for Hong Kong, Cyberport is committed to nurturing a vibrant tech ecosystem by cultivating talent, promoting entrepreneurship among youth, supporting start-ups, fostering industry development by promoting strategic collaboration with local and international partners, and integrating new and traditional economies by accelerating digital transformation in public and private sectors.

For more information, please visit http://www.cyberport.hk

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Thailand to Use Japanese Trains to Help Tourists Access Laos-China Railway

Thailand is to use its new trains to help tourists access Laos-China Railway
Thailand is to use its new trains to help tourists access Laos-China Railway.

Thailand has received a fleet of secondhand diesel trains from Japan that will be used across four routes, including trips from Udon Thani to Vientiane Capital.

Pui Ching Middle School Clinches Gold Award and Silver Award at the 2021 Hang Lung Mathematics Awards

  • Hong Kong Secondary School Students Tackle Mathematics Problems at Postgraduate Level
  • Demonstrating Exceptional Analytical Strengths in Mathematics and Science

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 16 December 2021 – Tsz Hin Chan from Pui Ching Middle School received the Gold Award for his research report titled “On Non-Torsion Solutions of Homogeneous Linear Systems over Rings” at the 2021 Hang Lung Mathematics Awards. The Scientific Committee noted that Tsz Hin’s research report was at postgraduate level and demonstrated outstanding logical thinking and analytical ability. On Ki Luo from Pui Ching Middle School and Wai Lok Lai from St. Paul’s Co-educational College won the Silver Award and the Bronze Award, respectively. Together with the five Honorable Mentions of equal ranking, HK$1 million in prize money will be shared among winning students, and their teachers and schools, in recognition of their mathematics research projects that meet the highest academic standards in terms of methodology, research, and scholarship.

The Hon. Mrs. Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor, The Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, presents the 2021 Hang Lung Mathematics Awards Gold Award to Principal Mr. Lik Ko Ho (third right) and Teacher Mr. Ho Fung Lee (second right) of Pui Ching Middle School, and the Gold Award winner Tsz Hin Chan, attends the ceremony online and shares his thoughts on winning

(From right) Mr. Adriel Chan, Vice Chair of Hang Lung Properties, holds a dialog with Mr. Jay Cheng, 2006 Hang Lung Mathematics Awards Gold Award winner and currently a District Engineer of the Civil Engineering and Development Department of the Government of the HKSAR, on how mathematics can tackle the impacts of climate change

A photo of the winning teams of the 2021 Hang Lung Mathematics Awards with The Hon. Mrs. Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor, The Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, Mr. Ronnie C. Chan, Chair; Mr. Adriel Chan, Vice Chair; and Mr. Weber Lo, Chief Executive Officer of Hang Lung Properties; Professor Wei Shyy, President of The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology; and members of 2021 Hang Lung Mathematics Awards Scientific Committee, Steering Committee, Executive Committee, and Screening Panel

The Announcement and Awards Presentation of the 2021 Hang Lung Mathematics Awards, co-organized by Hang Lung Properties Limited (“Hang Lung Properties”) and The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (“HKUST”), was held at the Conrad Hong Kong last night. The Hon. Mrs. Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor, The Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, a longtime supporter of the Hang Lung Mathematics Awards for many years, attended as the Guest of Honor.

 

Mr. Ronnie C. Chan, Chair of Hang Lung Properties, said, “The Hang Lung Mathematics Awards (HLMA) is our signature community investment initiative. I am pleased that HLMA continues to flourish under the new partnership formed early this year with The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology. We are delighted to be working closely with The Chinese University of Hong Kong, our inaugural partner, as well as other local universities and top mathematicians around the world on this meaningful project. It is very encouraging to see a strong turnout of high-quality research reports submitted this year after a long disruption in classroom learning. I hope that the participation of our young talented students in this competition would ignite their lifelong passion for mathematics, science, and technology.”

Professor Wei Shyy, President of HKUST, said, “HKUST attaches great importance to innovation and believes that knowledge and research will bring about new discoveries and promote the sustainable development of society. We are equally committed to encouraging and nurturing talent development in basic science. We are very pleased to have cooperated with Hang Lung Properties in the organization of the ‘Hang Lung Mathematics Awards’, which aims to stimulate the interest and creativity of secondary school students in mathematics research and identify those with talent and potential in the subject. Looking ahead, HKUST will continue to contribute to mathematics and popular science education development in Hong Kong and nurture more outstanding academic elites for society.” 

 

Professor Richard Schoen, 2017 Wolf Prize Laureate in Mathematics and Chair of the 2021 Hang Lung Mathematics Awards Scientific Committee, expressed his appreciation of the high-standard research reports submitted by the participants, “I am very pleased to see that Hong Kong secondary school students not only possess outstanding abilities in mathematics and science, but also have a passion for research. The quality of the research reports submitted by the participating teams to the competition is very impressive to me. The breadth of topics, the depth and clarity of the solutions given are very high. The ability to model and isolate the central features of a complex problem, and to develop a language and method to solve it efficiently, are tools which will serve our students well in the future. I hope they could further use these abilities to advance the century-long development of mathematics, or apply to the immediate good of the society and mankind.”

 

The 2021 Hang Lung Mathematics Awards attracted the participation of over 60 teams from nearly 40 secondary schools in Hong Kong. Under the supervision of a teacher, each team decided on a mathematics topic, designed and conducted research, and submitted a research report. A Scientific Committee comprising internationally renowned scholars and educators then evaluated the research reports in a rigorous, multi-step review process. The teams selected to continue to the final round were invited to attend an Oral Defense where they presented their research in front of the Scientific Committee.

 

Founded in 2004, the Hang Lung Mathematics Awards is a biennial event that encourages secondary school students to fulfill their creative potential in mathematics and science and stimulate their passion for intellectual discovery. In the past eight editions of the Awards, over 2,400 students from 200 schools have participated in the competition, and over 400 research reports have been submitted. Hang Lung Properties donates HK$2.5 million to each competition, of which HK$1 million is set aside as prize money, with the remainder used for academic consultancy, assessment process, the administration of the competition, as well as education promotion activities. HKUST also provides scholarships for teachers nominated by the winning schools to enroll in the Master of Science Program in Mathematics for Educators.

 

For a detailed list of winners of the 2021 Hang Lung Mathematics Awards, please refer to the attachment.

 

Attachment:

List of Winners of the 2021 Hang Lung Mathematics Awards

Award

Topic

Team Member(s)

Teacher

School Name

Gold

On Non-Torsion Solutions of Homogeneous Linear Systems over Rings

Tsz Hin Chan

Mr. Ho Fung Lee

Pui Ching Middle School

 

Silver

The Johnson-Leader-Russell Question on Square Posets

On Ki Luo

 

Mr. Ho Fung Lee

Pui Ching Middle School

 

Bronze

Solvability of the General Pell’s Equation, Quadratic Residuosity, and Real Quadratic Fields of Class Number Two

 

Wai Lok Lai

 

Mr. Pak Leong Cheung

St. Paul’s Co-educational College

Honorable Mentions (listed by school name in alphabetical order)

Topic

Team Member(s)

Teacher

School Name

An Investigation on the Rings of Integer-Valued Polynomials on Gaussian Integers and Integer-Valued Continuous Functions

Myron Lam

Mr. Long Tin Chan

Diocesan Boys’ School

 

On the Basel Problem: Generalizations to Other Power Series

Tsz Fung Chui

Mr. Long Tin Chan

Diocesan Boys’ School

 

On the Variations of the Brachistochrone Curve

Nick Hang Cheng,

Hei Chai Shum,

Chun Shing Tong

 

Mr. Long Tin Chan

Diocesan Boys’ School

 

On the Generalization of the Triangle Peg Problem to Higher Dimensions

Chun Hei Mok,

Chi Kong Wei,

Wang Kin To

Mr. Ka On Cho

 

S.K.H. Tsang Shiu Tim Secondary School

Investigation on the Buffon-Laplace Needle Problem

 

Hui Yat Cheung,

Pak Kiu Fong,

Shing Him Lee,

Justin Ka Chai Leung, Siu Lam Ting

 

Mr. Wai Man Chu

Wah Yan College, Kowloon

About Hang Lung Properties Limited

Hang Lung Properties Limited (stock code: 00101) creates compelling spaces that enrich lives. Headquartered in Hong Kong, Hang Lung Properties develops and manages a diversified portfolio of world-class properties in Hong Kong and nine Mainland cities: Shanghai, Shenyang, Jinan, Wuxi, Tianjin, Dalian, Kunming, Wuhan, and Hangzhou. With its luxury positioning under the “66” brand, the company’s Mainland portfolio has established its leading position as the “Pulse of the City”. Hang Lung Properties is recognized for leading the way in enhanced sustainability initiatives in real estate as it pursues sustainable growth by connecting customers and communities.

At Hang Lung Properties – We Do It Well.

For more information, please visit www.hanglung.com.

About The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) (https://hkust.edu.hk/) is a world-class research intensive university that focuses on science, technology and business as well as humanities and social science. HKUST offers an international campus, and a holistic and interdisciplinary pedagogy to nurture well-rounded graduates with global vision, a strong entrepreneurial spirit and innovative thinking. Over 80% of our research work were rated “Internationally excellent” or “world leading” in the Research Assessment Exercise 2020 of Hong Kong’s University Grants Committee. We were ranked 3rd in Times Higher Education’s Young University Rankings 2021, and our graduates were ranked 23rd worldwide and among the best from universities from Asia in Global University Employability Survey 2021.

#HangLungProperties

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Laos Confirms 1,493 New Cases of Covid-19 And Six Deaths

Covid-19 Update


Laos has recorded 1,493 cases of Covid-19 across the country today, with six new deaths.

Cityneon Holdings and Warner Bros. Themed Entertainment Partner To Bring Unique Immersive Themed Art Experiences inspired by DC and the Wizarding World

Themed art experiences expected to open in 2023 will showcase the fan-favorite franchises in ways never seen, heard, or felt before

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 16 December 2021 – Cityneon Holdings is thrilled to announce an exciting partnership with Warner Bros. Themed Entertainment to produce two brand-new, unique global touring themed art experiences inspired by DC and the Wizarding World, slated to launch in 2023.

Audiences around the globe will be awestruck as they are able to engage in an all-new way with their favorite Super Heroes and the beloved Wizarding World, through immersive themed art environments.  Both experiences will fuse cutting-edge media, sound, and technology together to create a truly sensorial visitor experience.

 

“We’re excited to announce our partnership with Warner Bros. Themed Entertainment to deliver two unique experiences based on two of their most successful and globally acclaimed franchises, the DC Universe and the Wizarding World,” said Mr Ron Tan, Executive Chairman & Group CEO of Cityneon. “This strategic relationship is a testament to our determination to scale greater heights in the arena of IP experiences. With Cityneon’s strong track record of delivering large-scale and innovative experiences globally, I am confident that the DC and Wizarding World experiences will be truly unique and immersive experiences that fans of all ages will enjoy.”

 

“We are thrilled to be partnering with Cityneon on these two new cutting-edge immersive themed art experiences,” said Peter van Roden, SVP Warner Bros. Themed Entertainment. “Each of the new experiences will help us further continue to reach our DC and Wizarding World fans with fresh, innovative and immersive experiences where guests can interact with the franchises like never before.”

 

Additional details will be announced at a later date.

 

About Cityneon Holdings

Cityneon is a global experience entertainment company that holds global partnerships with billion-dollar studios such as Disney and Marvel for Marvel Avengers S.T.A.T.I.O.N. and Marvel Avengers Station Evolution, Hasbro for Transformers: The Experience, Universal for Jurassic World: The Exhibition, Lionsgate for The Hunger Games: The Exhibition and 20th Century for Avatar: The Exhibition. The company also partners the governments of Peru and Egypt for their original artifact IP experiences, Machu Picchu and the Golden Empires of Peru and Ramses the Great and the Gold of the Pharaohs respectively. These partnerships have enabled the Group to bring compelling experiences that leave lasting memories to visitors in more than 50 cities to date globally.

With its global reach and international partnerships, Cityneon has the capability to serve its clients anywhere in the world. Cityneon was listed on the Mainboard of the Singapore Stock Exchange since 2005, and was privatized on February 2019 by West Knighton Limited, a company wholly owned by Cityneon’s Executive Chairman and Group CEO, Ron Tan, together with Hong Kong veteran entrepreneur and investor, Johnson Ko Chun Shun. Johnson is a capital markets veteran and has held controlling interests and directorships in many listed companies. In May 2019, Cityneon welcomed CITIC Capital as a new shareholder, who holds approximately 9% shares in Cityneon. CITIC Capital is part of CITIC Group, one of China’s largest conglomerates, and has over US$29B of assets under its management across 100 funds and investment products globally. Other institutional shareholders of the Group include EDBI – a Singapore government-linked global investor, and Pavilion Capital – a Singapore-based investment institution which focuses on private equity investments, that made strategic investments to the Group in August and October 2019 respectively. In April 2021, Cityneon welcomed new investors Seatown Holdings International, Qatar’s Doha Venture Capital, which will now own approximately 4% of the Group, and other financial institutions and family offices in Singapore and China, joining the already strong stable of shareholders to support the Group’s further expansion globally. For more information, please visit www.cityneongroup.com.

About Warner Bros. Themed Entertainment:

Warner Bros. Themed Entertainment (WBTE), part of WarnerMedia Global Brands and Experiences, is a worldwide leader in the creation, development and licensing of location-based entertainment, live events, exhibits and theme park experiences based on WarnerMedia’s iconic characters, stories, and brands. WBTE is home to the groundbreaking global locations of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi, WB Movie World Australia, and countless other experiences inspired by DC, Looney Tunes, Scooby, Game of Thrones, Friends and more. With best-in-class partners, WBTE allows fans around the world to physically immerse themselves inside their favorite brands and franchises.

About Wizarding World

In the years since Harry Potter was whisked from King’s Cross Station onto Platform nine and three quarters, his incredible adventures have left a unique and lasting mark on popular culture. Eight blockbuster Harry Potter films based on the original stories by J.K. Rowling have brought the magical stories to life and today, the Wizarding World is recognised as one of the world’s best-loved brands.

Representing a vast interconnected universe, it also includes two epic Fantastic Beasts films, (the third releasing in 2022), Harry Potter and the Cursed Child – the multi-award-winning stage-play, state-of-the-art video and mobile games from Portkey Games, innovative consumer products, thrilling live entertainment (including four theme park lands) and insightful exhibitions.

This expanding portfolio of Warner Bros. owned Wizarding World experiences also includes Harry Potter New York – a brand new flagship store, Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter, Warner Bros. Studio Tour Tokyo, and the Platform 9 3⁄4 retail shops.

The Wizarding World continues to evolve to provide Harry Potter fans with fresh and exciting ways to engage. For the worldwide fan community, and for generations to come, it welcomes everyone in to explore and discover the magic for themselves.

About DC

DC, a WarnerMedia Company, creates iconic characters, enduring stories, and immersive experiences that inspire and entertain audiences of every generation around the world and is one of the world’s largest publishers of comics and graphic novels. As a creative division, DC is charged with strategically integrating its stories and characters across film, television, consumer products, home entertainment, interactive games, DC UNIVERSE INFINITE digital subscription service and community engagement portal. For more information visit dccomics.com and dcuniverseinfinite.com.

WIZARDING WORLD and all related trademarks, characters, names, and indicia are © & ™ Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. Publishing Rights © JKR. (s21)

All DC characters and elements © & ™ DC Comics. (s21)

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Laos Seeks More Than 700 Companies to Invest in SEZs Over Five Years

A hotel in the Boten Special Economic Zone
A hotel in the Boten Special Economic Zone (Photo: Pasaxon).


The government of Laos will attempt to attract more than 700 companies to invest in Special Economic Zones over the next five years.

VP Bank appoints Chris Chee as Chief Risk Officer Asia

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 16 December 2021 – VP Bank announces the appointment of Chris Chee as the Chief Risk Officer (CRO) Asia, effective 16 December 2021, pending approval by the relevant financial market authorities. The appointment comes just as the Bank announced the expansion of its Hong Kong office in November, aligning with its Strategy 2026 to further growth in Asia.  

Based in Hong Kong, Chris will be responsible for all risk management strategies and operations, as well as supervising the Bank’s legal and compliance functions in Asia. He will report regionally to Pamela Hsu Phua (CEO Asia) and functionally to Patrick Bont (Group CRO).

Chris has 20 years of experience in legal, risk and compliance, bringing with him thorough understanding of risk management and the key markets in the region. He has extensive knowledge of Asian AML/CTF laws and regulations, having worked closely with Asian regulatory and supervisory regimes and held managerial positions in legal, compliance, and risk. Chris began his career at the Attorney General’s Chambers and the Manpower Ministry of Singapore as Public Prosecutor prior to moving into the financial services industry. He subsequently held leadership positions at RBC Singapore Branch, ANZ Bank Singapore, UBS and DBS across China, Hong Kong, Singapore. He was also a Founding Board Member of the Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists’ (ACAMS) Singapore Chapter in 2013 and was the Co-Chair from 2016 to 2018. Chris was most recently the Chief Legal, Compliance and Risk Officer at BIL Wealth Management, where he was responsible for the firm’s implementation and execution of the legal and compliance framework.

 

Welcoming the new CRO Asia, Pamela Hsu Phua said, “I am delighted to have Chris join our Asia Management Committee (Asia Manco). His appointment reflects our strong commitment to Asia and I’m confident that his in-depth knowledge of legal, risk and compliance will greatly contribute to the successful execution and achievement of our Strategy 2026.”

About VP Bank Group

VP Bank Ltd was founded in 1956 and, with its 1’013 employees (940 in full-time equivalents) as of the middle of 2021, ranks amongst the largest banks in Liechtenstein. VP Bank is present with offices in Vaduz, Zurich, Luxembourg, Singapore, Hong Kong and Road Town (British Virgin Islands). VP Bank Group offers tailor-made asset management and investment advisory services to private clients and financial intermediaries. With its Open Wealth platform for wealth-related services, it provides innovative financial services with a strong focus on sustainability as well as easy access to difficult-to-invest or illiquid asset classes. As of 30 June 2021, client assets under management of VP Bank Group amounted to CHF 52.6 billion. VP Bank is listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange and has received an “A” rating from Standard & Poor’s.

About VP Bank in Asia

VP Bank Ltd Singapore Branch is a boutique private bank with a client-centric business philosophy. With a presence in Singapore since 2008, it is the Asian branch of the Liechtenstein-based VP Bank Group.

VP Bank Ltd Singapore Branch provides specialised wealth management solutions and family office services for high-net-worth clients and professional asset managers and is dedicated to the protection and growth of clients’ wealth. The bank offers a holistic suite of services in wealth management. Apart from private wealth management, VP Bank Ltd Singapore Branch provides comprehensive services for asset managers and other financial intermediaries. The service offering comprises a trading platform, banking services – including e- banking and mobile banking – and operational support. Partnership arrangements with professionals include tailor-made investment advisory, discretionary management solutions, and custodian services.

For more than 15 years VP Wealth Management (Hong Kong) Ltd has concentrated on wealth management and family office services for wealthy private clients. Through our location in Hong Kong we have a presence in one of Asia’s leading centres for wealth management.

VP Bank was awarded Best External Asset Manager Service Provider and Best Private Banking Regional Partnership at Greater China WealthBriefingAsia Awards for Excellence 2020 and Best Asia EAM Service Desk at Citywire Asia EAM Desk Awards 2020. In 2021, VP Bank was named Best Private Bank – Intermediary Services by Asian Private Banker and ‘Best Boutique Private Bank’ at the 9th annual WealthBriefingAsia Awards 2021.

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ONLYOFFICE Supplies a Comprehensive Office Suite and Versatile Collaboration Platform for Asia Pacific

RIGA, LATVIA – Media OutReach – 16 December 2021 – ONLYOFFICE Docs by Ascensio System SIA offers a powerful office suite that comprises online editors for text documents, spreadsheets and presentations highly compatible with Microsoft Office and OpenDocument file formats. ONLYOFFICE Docs provides users with multiple editing tools and collaborative features ensuring greater team workflow, and seamless work with complex formatting and objects within your web solution.

 

Thanks to an extensive and continuously growing network of resellers and integrators, today ONLYOFFICE is available in 20+ languages and is already trusted by over seven million users in 170 countries. ONLYOFFICE now intends to repeat this brilliant success, this time within Asia Pacific. Already ONLYOFFICE has an established presence in China, where it is hosted by Alibaba Cloud, currently regarded as China’s No. 1 cloud service provider.

 

ONLYOFFICE: scalable, versatile

The ONLYOFFICE Workspace collaboration platform supplies users with all the tools for their daily business tasks — these include managing documents, project planning and scheduling, client relations, and email. This versatile platform can be used in the public cloud as well as launched as an open-source solution on a private network.

 

As an open-source office suite, ONLYOFFICE Docs features online editing tools for text documents, spreadsheets and presentations. The editing tools are highly compatible with MS Office formats (docx, xlsx, and pptx) and equipped with numerous collaborative capabilities – real-time co-editing, commenting, reviewing, and built-in chat.

 

The ONLYOFFICE editing capabilities are currently integrated in more than 20 popular platforms and hundreds of enterprise services, including Nextcloud, ownCloud, Seafile, Alfresco, and others.

 

This breadth of availability is possible because ONLYOFFICE is both a SaaS (Software as a Service) offering and a self-hosted platform for private servers. The immediate advantages are access from just about anywhere, from any device, including a mobile phone, under a wide range of OSs, and, on that basis, group collaboration, all with a high degree of platform inter-compatibility.

 

ONLYOFFICE effectively creates an eco-system of accessibility and scalability. At the lowest level there is a free desktop version for the user who just wants a free alternative to MS Office. At the top end, there’s an Enterprise version, with greatly extended functionality and scalability, including enhanced security — ONLYOFFICE offers rich, layered security in depth, reinforced with end-to-end encryption and hierarchical access rights reminiscent of Unix and Unix-like OSs such as Linux.

 

 “Globally, what we see at ONLYOFFICE is the need for a group-oriented collaborative approach that should prove a hit with users in APAC, where social media messaging has proved hugely popular, while often offering versatile services that extend well beyond simple messaging and chat”, noted Galina Goduhina, Head Of Sales at ONLY OFFICE. “ONLYOFFICE, in fact, supplies companies with their own equivalent internal services platform, with messaging and other apps available at the personal or communal level, plus a blogging engine and more. ONLYOFFICE reduces the huge distances of the APAC region to manageable and secure opportunities for creative teamwork”.

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