The company will offer an exclusive workshop to promote awareness of DeFi security challenges in South Korea and beyond

SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA – Media OutReach – 4 August 2022 – Sooho.io, the leading DeFi infrastructure service provider trusted by Fortune 500s, today announced that Jasper Lee, Audit Tech Lead, will offer a workshop on Smart Contract Bug Hunting for Fun & Profit, at Korea Blockchain Week 2022 in Seoul – the event’s first in-person conference since 2020. The workshop will be held three times during the conference on July 29, Aug 5, and Aug 12, 2022.

In 2021 alone, almost US$10 billion worth of assets were stolen due to the vulnerabilities within smart contracts. Through this executive workshop, audiences will explore the differences between Web3.0 and Web2.0 from a security perspective, as well as learn about the major types and causes of smart contract vulnerabilities. The workshop will also include a live demo search for vulnerabilities within real smart contracts live on DeFi services. Not only will audiences learn about previously discovered vulnerabilities, but will also take home practical methodologies for finding and fixing vulnerabilities.

“Sooho.io is excited for the opportunity to participate at Korea Blockchain Week 2022 and share our insights into the future of DeFi with like-minded crypto enthusiasts. As larger companies adopt the same pioneering spirit we once embarked with, events like these are increasingly important to fostering a healthy ecosystem for sustained growth. Representation at this event brings Sooho.io closer to the crypto community, helping us in our commitment to strengthening Korea’s DeFi ecosystem,” said Jisu Park, CEO, and Founder of Sooho.io.

Earlier this year, Sooho.io expanded its services and developed a bridge layer for Web 3.0 reminiscent of a SWIFT service on top of Lambda256’s The Balance mainnet. The mission of The Balance is to develop various types of decentralized apps (dApps) to build out the ecosystem, involving projects such as IPFS, play-to-earn, oracles, DEXs, NFTs, wallets, and stablecoins, supporting effortless and seamless integration with existing services.

“Being based in an emerging blockchain hub (South Korea) has afforded me nuanced perspectives on DeFi security. Navigating an industry presented with boundless opportunity and promotion of greater diversification inevitably comes with associated risks. I’m looking forward to sharing my thoughts, and see this as a means to forward discourse among entrepreneurs, investors, and blockchain pioneers alike,” said Jasper Lee, Audit Tech Lead at Sooho.io.

During Korea Blockchain Week 2002, Sooho.io will also launch EspressoNFT on Ethereum and Polygon networks. Holders of EspressoNFTs can visit Sooho.io’s cafe for a free drink located adjacent to the Gangnam Station. The Sooho.io cafe will also be hosting after-parties organized by the Ethereum, Cosmos, and Polygon communities.

Hosted by FactBlock and co-hosted by Hashed, Korea Blockchain Week 2022 brings together the industry’s most influential players and pioneers to discuss blockchain technology, cryptocurrency, DeFi, NFT, Metaverse, Web3, and more. The conference will feature inspirational keynotes, panel discussions, pitch competitions, investor meet-ups, and world-class networking opportunities for crypto enthusiasts.

To register for the workshop, click here: event website.

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About Sooho.io

Founded in 2018, Sooho.io is a leading DeFi infrastructure service provider trusted by Fortune 500s including Samsung SDS, LG CNS, and more. Headquartered in South Korea, the company aims to become the SWIFT for Web3.0 and connect the Korean DeFi ecosystem with the rest of the world. The company specializes in developing DeFi products and smart contract auditing, offering one-stop customizable solutions to financial institutions. To learn more, visit Sooho.io.

Access Sooho.io’s press kit here.

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM – Media OutReach – 4 August 2022 – OmniFoods announced that its 100% plant-based OmniSeafood products are now available in-store at Whole Foods Market in London and online at Ocado and The Vegan Kind Supermarket.

After the launch by foodtech company OmniFoods on World’s Ocean Day (8 June) in 2021, OmniSeafood made its ground-breaking debut in the UK at wagamama for Veganuary. The dish featured award-winning Omni Golden Fillet (winner of the Monde Selection Silver Quality Award 2022), wowing customers with a plant-based twist on classic fish & chips. Recent collaborations include launching fish & chips featuring Omni Golden Fillet with award-winning fish & chips shop Sutton & Sons, and exclusively launching the Omni Ocean Burger with iconic plant-based fast food joint Oowee Vegan, giving away 600 free Ocean Burgers which were gone in 6 minutes. Now, OmniSeafood is finally available to cook with at home!

OmniSeafood is made from a proprietary blend of non-GMO soy, and has indistinguishable taste and texture from real seafood. It contains 0mg* cholesterol, is free from trans-fat*, and has no added preservatives, hormones or antibiotics. OmniSeafood retail packs including the golden-crusted Omni Golden Fillet, Omni Ocean Burger, and OmniCrab Cake have hit the shelves of Whole Foods Market in London, while Omni Golden Fillet is also listed online on Ocado. The full range, priced from £2.25, is also available at the Vegan Kind Supermarket, including Omni Golden Fillet, Omni Classic Fillet, Omni Ocean Burger, Omni Ocean Fingers, OmniCrab Cake, and OmniTuna.

The OmniPork range includes three high-quality pork alternatives – Mince and Luncheon, both of which are Great Taste Award winners, and Strips which are currently available HERE and online. The three varieties allow chefs and home cooks to curate an infinite variety of plant-based dishes and can be seasoned, steamed, pan- or deep-fried, stuffed or crumbled. Made using a proprietary blend of plant-based protein from non-GMO soy, peas, shiitake mushrooms and rice, OmniPork contains no cholesterol, and has less saturated fat and less calories compared to animal-based pork products.

Follow OmniFoods on social media @omnifoods.uk now to discover the Omni Way to ‘chip in’ to save our oceans and our planet.

Download high resolution photos: bit.ly/OmniSeafoodRetailLaunchUK

Hashtag: #OmniFoods

About OmniFoods

OmniFoods, the food innovation arm under Green Monday Holdings, is a global leading plant-based food company. OmniFoods’ range of alternative protein products includes the OmniPork series, OmniSeafood series, and OmniEat series. With R&D in Canada and distribution network in over 20 markets, OmniFoods is partner to many of the world’s top restaurants and retail chains. OmniFoods’ products have received various international awards & accolades – OmniPork Mince and OmniPork Luncheon were awarded a One-star Great Taste Award in 2021, and OMNI Golden Fillet received the Silver Quality Award in the Monde Selection 2022. For more information, please visit https://omnifoods.co/

• ShopBack will officially launch its platform in Hong Kong in response to the market’s immense potential
• Users in Hong Kong can anticipate exciting Cashback promotions and discounts to commemorate ShopBack’s entry and rebrand celebrations within the month of August
• The launch will be rolled out alongside the Group’s global rebranding efforts to better synergise various features across its platform

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 4 August 2022 – ShopBack, Asia-Pacific’s leading shopping and rewards platform, today announces its upcoming market entry into Hong Kong. During the soft launch set to take place on 8^th August 2022, shoppers in Hong Kong can expect heightened access to discount codes and coupons to earn Cashback on online purchases.

With the market primed for more rewarding shopping experiences, ShopBack has already onboarded over 250 merchants in Hong Kong. These merchants range from local to global players, including Watsons, Disney+, Apple, KFC, Booking.com, Farfetch, Taobao, Sasa, ParkNShop, iHerb, and more.

The Group’s entry into the market comes at an opportune time, where e-commerce in Hong Kong is poised to rise at a rapid rate of over 11 percent^[1], potentially reaching revenues of HK$226 billion (US$29 billion) by 2024^[2]. In efforts to turbocharge this sector and boost its overall retail industry, Hong Kong is implementing the 2022 Compensation Voucher Scheme^[3], where shoppers in Hong Kong can experience greater financial accessibility towards their shopping experience.

“Entering Hong Kong is an exciting prospect for us at ShopBack. The market’s massive potential for e-commerce and the government’s focus on growing the sector illustrates a clear market demand for financial flexibility and convenience in shopping activities,” said Josephine Chow, Head of Expansion and Co-Founder, at ShopBack. “With ShopBack’s vast array of Cashback rewards and financial services, we are excited to see even more shoppers enjoy a seamless shopping experience following our official hard launch in Hong Kong later this year.”

A Global Rebranding for the Wins

ShopBack’s entry into Hong Kong occurs in tandem with the Group’s first global brand refresh across all its 10 markets in the Asia Pacific. Underscored by its new tagline – “For the Wins” – the brand refresh seeks to translate the small wins on ShopBack’s platform into an elevated shopping experience for its users.

To illustrate the full suite of benefits that ShopBack provides, the Group’s rebrand will focus on empowering its shoppers to achieve small wins in their daily shopping and payment activities. Its new tagline, “For the Wins”, a play on the popular Internet catchphrase, looks to celebrate the victories in one’s daily life, however small they may be.

“ShopBack believes in the power of small wins, applied consistently and continuously, and we work relentlessly to deliver smarter ways to shop and pay. We hope that the rebrand brings out this message more strongly to our shoppers,” said Henry Chan, CEO and Co-founder. “As we continue to grow our network of partners and brands in Hong Kong, we will continue to engage shoppers across multiple touchpoints, help partners gain visibility and sales, while supporting them in achieving their own victories through small wins.”

ShopBack’s launch in Hong Kong is the latest in a series of milestones achieved by the company. In 2021, ShopBack company drove US$3.5 billion in sales to 10,000 merchants^[4], launched its ShopBack Pay service earlier this year^[5], and raised US$80 million^[6] during a recent funding round in June. The Group also plans to deepen its product offerings and expand its financial services to more markets in the coming months.

Download high-res key visuals of ShopBack here.

Hashtag: #ShopBack

About ShopBack:

The ShopBack Group is Asia-Pacific’s leading shopping and rewards platform, serving over 35 million shoppers across ten markets. Founded in 2014, ShopBackers across the region come together with a singular mission: to make shopping rewarding, delightful, and accessible for all.

More than half a billion shopping trips start with ShopBack each year. ShopBack offers smart shopping experiences to users while helping brands and retailers increase outreach and engage shoppers.

The Group powers over US$3.5 billion in annual sales for over 10,000 online and in-store merchant partners. Through integrating Buy Now, Pay Later service hoolah and launching ShopBack Pay and PayLater, ShopBack extends the platform’s offerings into financial services, providing shoppers with more convenient payment options.

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 4 August 2022 – Known as one of Asia’s largest NFT x ART Exhibition Event, “ARTAVERSE” is presented by Mastercard and supported by Web3.0 major players such as Animoca Brands, L2 Capital, MetaMask, and MADworld. “ARTAVERSE” successfully provides a channel for visitors to experience an all-immersive exhibition in Hong Kong. The event facilitated the exploration of multifarious interesting activities to interact with digital art exhibits, explore the blend of art and technology.

Riding on this successful event held in Hong Kong that showcases world-renowned NFT projects, “ARTAVERSE” hopes to expand its sphere of influence and hold similar events in Singapore, at the iconic and luxurious Marina Bay Sands. Widely supported by key players and leading organization cross-industries, “ARTAVERSE” aims to build a Singapore art community through integration of digital art, blockchain technology, augmented reality, virtual reality and local art. The Singapore “ARTAVERSE” offers a few additions including exhibition, rave and concert, introducing a plethora of ways to experience and explore both the arts.

The introduction of NFT and Metaverse has popularized art technology, reshaping our perception of traditional art. Via “ARTAVERSE’s” promotion of diverse and immersive exhibitions, “ARTAVERSE” creates a platform encouraging Asian art technology development, adding to the rapidly growing art/technology scene in Singapore.

Concept behind “ARTAVERSE”

“ARTAVERSE” focuses primarily on NFT and virtual arts displays through exhibitions, while providing guests and attendances an unforgettable experience blended with music fun. Concert and rave will be featured as part of “ARTAVERSE” s’ multi-day event, reshaping guests’ and art-lovers’ way of exposure to arts.

Further, “ARTAVERSE” is committed to equipping the younger ones with opportunities to explore their creative potential and develop their individual artistic sense. Besides displays of digital artworks and big-stage Music and Art performances, “ARTAVERSE” offers special workshops targeted at a younger crowd.

“ARTAVERSE” in Singapore

To better appeal to Singapore society, “ARTAVERSE’s” Singapore initiative is three-pronged: Exhibition, Concert and EDM Party. These areas of focus will span across 4 days, from 11am to 3am, aptly suited toward the youngsters in recent times. The novel EDM Party will share similarities to “ARTAVERSE’s” prior concerts while having an added twist. With nightlife having finally returned to pre-Covid days, people will be able to let loose while interacting with exciting artworks during “ARTAVERSE’s” snazzy events.

Hashtag: #ARTAVERSE

ABOUT “ARTAVERSE”

The “ARTAVERSE” team is established by Right Grace Entertainment, Yiu Wing Live Co.Ltd and Bold Asia in 2022. “ARTAVERSE”, the first/largest outdoor NFT x Local Art Exhibition will be hosted for the first time in June 2022, and is officially sponsored by Mastercard, whilst receiving strong support from more than 100 partners. It is determined to make the exhibition a collection of digital art, blockchain technology, augmented reality, virtual reality and local art. The all-in-one outdoor art community brings together local contemporary and digital artists with a new generation of collectors and art lovers to promote the popularization of the digital universe of Art under Web 3.0 in Hong Kong and across Asia, and lead the public into a vast new era of digital art.

For more information on “ARTAVERSE” activities, please visit:
Website: https://www.artaverse.asia/
Instagram Page: https://www.instagram.com/artaverse.asia/
Twitter Page: https://twitter.com/ArtaverseAsia/

• Originally held biennially, the tradeshow will now become a yearly affair to meet the demand for a quality annual sourcing platform in Asia.
• This year will see Alternative Proteins Asia debuting with the largest gathering of progressive companies, entrepreneurs, start-up competition and conference from this maturing vertical in Singapore to date.
• After being a part of Food&HotelAsia (FHA) for 44 years, FHA Horeca, which caters to hotels, restaurants, and cafes, will have a spin-off on its own held from 25-28 October 2022.

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 4 August 2022 – Food and Hotel Asia (FHA) – Food & Beverage 2022, Singapore’s biggest B2B trade show, is back physically for the first time since the onset of the pandemic. It will return across four days from 5-8 September 2022 at the Singapore EXPO as an in-person event featuring over 2,000 exhibitors and 50 international group pavilions with an expected 35,000 local and international visitors spanning 60,000 square metres of exhibition space. FHA-Food & Beverage will also offer over 70 seminars conducted by over 100 speakers in 3 theatres over 4 days.

Janice Lee, Event Director – Food, HKG and Singapore, FHA said: “This year will see participation from the largest ever international group pavilion in FHA-Food & Beverage such as Australia, Belgium, Denmark, Germany, South Korea, and the Netherlands. We welcome more than 50 group pavilions across the world and with European Union as our Country of Honour, FHA will come together to contribute to a B2B platform where industry professionals across Asia can connect, trade, and discover the latest industry trends. With a 44-year strong track record, FHA continues to cement its position as the most important business event for international suppliers to meet buyers in Asia and beyond while continuing to evolve with the times.”

Mr Poh Chi Chuan, Executive Director, Exhibitions and Conferences, Singapore Tourism Board said: “We are excited to have FHA-Food & Beverage 2022, our largest international B2B tradeshow, return in force to Singapore. The evolution of FHA into two distinct mega events – FHA-Food & Beverage and FHA-HoReCa – reflects the continued importance of these business platforms for the F&B industry, as well as the trust that global event organisers have in Singapore. We look forward to welcoming all exhibitors and visitors to our city and will work closely with organisers to ensure a successful event.”

What’s New at FHA-Food & Beverage 2022

Novel to the 2022 edition of FHA-Food & Beverage is a brand new 1,400sqm feature zone dedicated entirely to plant-based and food-technology alternatives to animal proteins. Alternative Protein Asia (APA) is offering a maturing industry vertical a new B2B platform to conduct business, connect with investors, address sustainable practices, and provide a four-day thought-leadership conference on innovation.

Estimated to be worth $36.61 billion by 2029, the alternative protein market will be heavily influenced by Asia’s large population and increasing appetite for meat and protein. Since the global food system accounts for 26% of current global greenhouse gas emissions, investing in alternative proteins has one of the biggest impacts on decarbonization, with the highest CO2 savings per dollar of any sector (WeForum), and APA is the natural progression for companies that address climate change while targeting affluent consumers in Asia’s markets.

Exhibiting food tech companies include global players like Impossible Foods, Harvest Gourmet, First Pride, Big Idea Ventures, Finnebrogue, Tindle, Oatside, GrowthWell, Shiok Meats and many others.

APA’s exciting four-day conference program is highlighting the now and next for the industry, with over 40 thought leaders and experts from Good Food Institute (GFI), Nestle, Tyson Foods, Accor, AgFunder VC, CSIRO, GlobalData, Euromonitor, NTUC Fairprice, SaladStop!, SuperMeat, TurtleTree Labs, Singapore Management University (SMU), Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Nanyang Polytechnic (NYP), Innovate360, The Trendlines Group, Green Rebel Foods and more.

APA will also host the inaugural Big Idea Food Competition (BIFC), created by Big Idea Ventures, which will shine a spotlight on the best plant-based food entrepreneurs in Asia with the winner clinching an investment prize of US$200,000 at the finals.

Other exciting and new features and key events in the line-up include the:

– FHA Culinary Challenge where top chefs and culinary teams compete to be the best in their field;

– Halal Theatre, co-organized by Warees Halal is offering a large selection of workshops and seminars that will focus on four main areas: certification, trends, technologies, and case studies with guest speakers from Islamic Religious Council of Singapore (Muis), Singapore Business Federation (SBF), ASEAN Food and Beverage Alliance (AFBA), Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT;

– F&B Start-Up Village, an ideal launchpad for F&B start-ups;

– Food Technology Zone which will spotlight on industry developments and future trends in food processing and manufacturing, packaging solution ; and

– FHA Seminar with four days of industry seminars and workshops including the NYP Learning Studio, Ministry of Trade & Industry (MTI), Singapore Food Agency (SFA), Enterprise Singapore, Redmart, Asian Trade Center, foodpanda, HappyFresh, European Union and many others.

The registration for on-site seminars is highly encouraged through a 2-step process: registration for FHA can be done here first. Next, register for seminars from your FHA profile page.

FHA-Food & Beverage 2022 at a Glance

Date	05 – 08 September 2022 (Mon – Thu)
Time	10.00am – 6.00pm 10.00am – 4.00pm (Last Day)
Venue	Singapore Expo, 1 Expo Drive, Singapore 486150
Website	https://www.fhafnb.com/
Featuring	Food & Beverage, Food Ingredients, Food Technology, F&B Start-Up Village, Halal Zone, Alternative Protein Asia

Hashtag: #FHA-Food&Beverage2022