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Singapore Tourism Board and Yuewen Sign Strategic Cooperation Agreement

Yuewen CEO Hou Xiaonan: Accelerating the International Expansion of Chinese IP


WUXI, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 14 June 2024 – On June 13, 2024, the “Great Meetings in Singapore” – the 7th Greater China MICE Industry Conference hosted by the Singapore Tourism Board, was held in Wuxi, China. At the event, the Singapore Tourism Board and Yuewen signed a strategic cooperation agreement. Ou Yanmei, Director of the Singapore Tourism Board, and Hou Xiaonan, CEO and President of Yuewen, attended the signing ceremony.

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This collaboration aims to leverage Singapore’s role as an Asian and global gateway, coordinating local tourism, venue, and service resources to present popular Chinese IP in diverse ways, aiding Yuewen in expanding into overseas markets. Leveraging its rich reserve of online literature, animation, film, and television content and influence across the full IP industry chain, Yuewen will support the Singapore Tourism Board in promoting the brand essence of “Made in Singapore” and positioning as the world’s best convention city in China vibrantly and creatively.

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This collaboration demonstrates new opportunities for cultural industry development under the “IP+Cultural Tourism” trend. During the conference, Hou Xiaonan delivered a keynote speech titled “IP+Cultural Tourism: Creating a Super Cultural Magnet for Young People.” Hou Xiaonan stated that Yuewen is committed to building a global stage for Chinese IP and will further leverage Singapore as an international gateway for Chinese IP, promoting high-quality Chinese IP overseas and deeply exploring new paradigms of “IP+Cultural Tourism” integration.

In January this year, Yuewen hosted the “Yuewen Global IP Awards” in Singapore, attended by over 20 celebrities including Wang Hedai, Lin Gengxin, Wang Churan, Song Yi, Lin Yi, Zhang Yuqi, and Zhang Yunlong, alongside 150 top Chinese online literature authors and over 450 Chinese cultural industry executives. The event, broadcast on Tencent Video, attracted 35 million live viewers, generated over 3 billion reads, and created over 500 hot search topics. This event marked a significant milestone for Chinese IP going global and is an important step for Yuewen in building a global IP presence.

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In recent years, Yuewen has prioritized internationalization, accelerating the construction of a global IP industry chain and promoting a series of high-quality films, animation, games, and other IP ecosystems overseas, achieving remarkable success.

In 2024, the movie “YOLO” produced by Yuewen broke the box office record with 3.46 billion yuan, becoming the Chinese New Year slot champion. Yuewen collaborated with Sony Pictures to release “YOLO” globally, with the overseas box office exceeding 7.2 million USD, making it the highest-grossing Chinese film abroad this year. The TV drama “The Legend of ShenLi” was released in over 180 countries and regions worldwide, and had been translated into over 16 languages.

The TV drama “Joy of Life Season 2,” after airing on CCTV-8, topped the national real-time ratings for 18 consecutive days, far surpassing other shows in the same period and becoming the most popular series ever on Tencent Video. After being released overseas, “Joy of Life Season 2” became the most popular Mainland China drama ever on Disney+. It is currently being translated into 12 languages for broader international distribution.

Hou Xiaonan stated that IP and cultural tourism are a perfect duo. Yuewen will deepen cooperation with the Singapore Tourism Board to explore new models of “IP+Cultural Tourism” integration for the international market, focusing on three aspects: using Singapore as an international gateway to promote more high-quality works like the dramas “The Tale of the Rose”, “Guardians of the Dafeng”, the movie “The Outcast”, and the game “Battle Through the Heavens”; integrating Yuewen’s quality IP into Singapore’s cultural tourism resources to create immersive IP scenes that combine experience, social interaction, and consumption; and deepening cultural co-creation and industrial collaboration with overseas partners including Singapore to build a global IP industry chain, promoting Chinese IP globally through co-creation and licensing.

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Galaxy Macau Ascends As The Premier Integrated Resort in Asia, Securing A Trio Of Regional Accolades

The resort’s esteemed property and hotel management teams have garnered an impressive 14 “Travel + Leisure” 2024 Asia Pacific Luxury Awards


MACAU SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 14 June 2024 – Galaxy Macau™ (“Galaxy Macau”) is proud to announce that it has received multiple accolades at the prestigious Travel + Leisure Luxury Awards Asia Pacific 2024. Various luxury hospitality brands under Galaxy Macau, including Galaxy Macau, Galaxy Hotel (“Galaxy Hotel”), Banyan Tree MacauBanyan Tree Spa Macau (“Banyan Tree Spa Macau”) and Andaz Macau (“Andaz Macau”) each shine in a variety of categories. Galaxy Macau secures the prestigious title of “Best Integrated Resorts in Asia Pacific’s” leading with its exceptional offerings, winning the coveted “Best Hotel in Macau” title and boasting the city’s “Best Hotel Pools”; Mr. Saurabh Mishra, Vice President of Hotel Operations at Galaxy Hotel, receives the top honor in the “Hotel General Managers of the year” category second year in a row while Banyan Tree Spa Macau triumphs in the “Hotel Spas in Macau” category.

Galaxy Macau has received multiple accolades at the prestigious Travel + Leisure Luxury Awards Asia Pacific 2024. Galaxy Macau secures the prestigious title of “Best Integrated Resorts in Asia Pacific’s”.
Galaxy Macau has received multiple accolades at the prestigious Travel + Leisure Luxury Awards Asia Pacific 2024. Galaxy Macau secures the prestigious title of “Best Integrated Resorts in Asia Pacific’s”.

Moreover, Andaz Macau shines as one of the ‘Best Hotels in Macau’, establishing a new standard for luxury and service excellence; Banyan Tree Macau also proudly secures a place in the winner’s list for the “Best Hotels in Macau” category, ranking second among others, with its Hotel Manager, Ms. Joanne Chan, being honored among the top five “Hotel General Managers in Macau”, alongside David D’Alessandro, General Manager of Hotel Okura Macau. Last but not the least, Raffles Macau at Galaxy Macau, has been distinguished with the accolade for the “Best Hotel Pools in the Macau category for the first time. This honor underscores the exceptional standard and allure of the amenities offered by Raffles at Galaxy Macau.

Banyan Tree Spa Macau takes home the winner’s title in the “Best Hotel Spas in Macau” category.
Banyan Tree Spa Macau takes home the winner’s title in the “Best Hotel Spas in Macau” category.

Mr. Saurabh Mishra, Vice President of Hotel Operations at Galaxy Hotel, earns the top honor in the “Hotel General Managers” category.
Mr. Saurabh Mishra, Vice President of Hotel Operations at Galaxy Hotel, earns the top honor in the “Hotel General Managers” category.

Kevin Kelley, Chief Operating Officer (Macau) at Galaxy Entertainment Group, proudly announced that Galaxy Macau and its distinguished hotels have been honored with multiple prestigious Travel + Leisure Luxury Awards Asia Pacific 2024. These accolades encompass categories such as Hotel General Managers, Hotel Spas, Hotel Pools, and Best Hotels. He emphasized their unwavering dedication to excellence, showcased through one of a kind amenities and unique services inspired by the ‘Asian Heart’ philosophy. This recognition underscores the team’s relentless pursuit of excellence across all operational aspects, earning praise from guests and industry experts alike. Their commitment to delivering exceptional services continues as they strive to enhance the luxury resort experience and support the Macau SAR Government’s goal of positioning Macau as a global tourism and leisure destination.

Andaz Macau triumphs also as the ‘Best Hotels in Macau’, setting a new benchmark for luxury and service excellence.
Andaz Macau triumphs also as the ‘Best Hotels in Macau’, setting a new benchmark for luxury and service excellence.

Banyan Tree Macau also proudly secures a spot in the winner list of the “Best Hotels in Macau” category.
Banyan Tree Macau also proudly secures a spot in the winner list of the “Best Hotels in Macau” category.

Organized by Travel + Leisure Southeast Asia, Hong Kong & Macau, a subsidiary of America’s number one travel magazine Travel + Leisure, the all-new Travel + Leisure Luxury Awards Asia Pacific, an evolution of the Travel +Leisure Asia’s Best Awards 2024, is one of the world’s most authoritative and influential awards programmes for global luxury travel. Winners are chosen by both readers and experts, who carry out rigorous evaluations on different aspects of each property, including location, facilities, cuisine and catering, service, and pricing. The awards aim to highlight and applaud the places and people that make Asia so outstanding in terms of hospitality, as well as providing a more comprehensive and sophisticated travel guide for travellers in Asia Pacific and around the world.

Galaxy Macau the World-class Luxury Integrated Resort delivers the “Most Spectacular Entertainment and Leisure Destination in the World”. Developed at an investment of HK$43 billion, the property covers 1.1 million-square-meter of unique entertainment and leisure attractions that are unlike anything else in Macau. Eight award-winning world-class luxury hotels provide close to 5,000 rooms, suites and villas. They include Banyan Tree Macau, Galaxy Hotel™, Hotel Okura Macau, JW Marriott Hotel Macau, The Ritz-Carlton, Macau, Broadway Hotel, Raffles at Galaxy Macau, Andaz Macau. Unique to Galaxy Macau, the 75,000-square-meter Grand Resort Deck features the world’s longest Skytop Adventure Rapids at 575-meters, the largest Skytop Wave Pool with waves up to 1.5-meters high and 150-meters pristine white sand beach. Two five-star spas from Banyan Tree Spa Macau and The Ritz- Carlton Spa, Macau help guests relax and rejuvenate.

Grand Resort Deck at Galaxy Macau boasting the “Best Hotel Pools” in the city.
Grand Resort Deck at Galaxy Macau boasting the “Best Hotel Pools” in the city.

Galaxy Macau is beginning a new chapter with the opening of two world-class luxury hotels: Raffles at Galaxy Macau and Andaz Macau. Opening in mid-2025, Capella at Galaxy Macau will also further solidify the destination’s reputation as Macau’s Ultimate Luxury Integrated Resort.

For more information and news about Galaxy Macau, please visit www.galaxymacau.com.

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ABOUT GALAXY MACAU INTEGRATED RESORT

Galaxy Macau™, The World-class Luxury Integrated Resort delivers the “Most Spectacular Entertainment and Leisure Destination in the World”. Developed at an investment of HK$43 billion, the property covers 1.1 million-square-meter of unique entertainment and leisure attractions that are unlike anything else in Macau. Eight award-winning world-class luxury hotels provide close to 5,000 rooms, suites and villas. They include Banyan Tree Macau, Galaxy Hotel™, Hotel Okura Macau, JW Marriott Hotel Macau, The Ritz-Carlton, Macau, Broadway Hotel, Raffles at Galaxy Macau, Andaz Macau. Unique to Galaxy Macau, the 75,000-square-meter Grand Resort Deck features the world’s longest Skytop Adventure Rapids at 575-meters, the largest Skytop Wave Pool with waves up to 1.5-meters high and 150-meters pristine white sand beach. Two five-star spas from Banyan Tree Spa Macau and The Ritz- Carlton Spa, Macau help guests relax and rejuvenate.

As the dining destination in Asia, Galaxy Macau offers a wide variety of gastronomic delights, exquisite experiences and ingredients of the finest quality with over 120 dining options from Michelin dining to authentic delicacies; Galaxy Promenade is the hottest shopping destination featuring the latest in fashion and curated experiences in Macau. Spanning over 100,000-square-meter, luxury flagship stores, lifestyle boutiques and our selection of labels are among the more than 200 world-renowned brands for a world-class shopping journey; Galaxy Cinemas, immersive thrills and luxurious comfort go hand in hand at Galaxy Cinemas. All 10 theaters are equipped with the latest audio-visual technology; CHINA ROUGE, one-of-a-kind deluxe lounge that evokes the glitz and glamor of Shanghai’s golden era with entertainment in luxury and style; and Foot Hub presents the traditional art of reflexology to make you feel more relaxed and revitalized. For Authentic Macau Flavours & Vibrant Asian Experiences, Broadway Macau – just a 90-second walk via a bridge from Galaxy Macau, has over 35 Authentic Macau & Asian Flavours at its Broadway Food Street. The 2,500-seat Broadway Theatre plays host to world-class entertainers and a diverse array of cultural events. Meeting, incentive and banquet groups are also well looked after with a portfolio of unique venues in Galaxy Macau and a professional service staff.

Galaxy International Convention Center (GICC) is the latest addition to the Group’s ever-expanding integrated resort precinct and will usher in a new era for the MICE industry in Macau. GICC is a world- class event venue featuring 40,000-square-meter of total flexible MICE, and a 16,000-seat Galaxy Arena – the largest indoor arena in Macau.

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KingChi X BK8 E-Sport Collaboration Captivates Fans


PHNOM PENH, CAMBODIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 14 June 2024 – KingChi, a renowned rapper known for his smooth rhymes and hit songs such as “Confusion, 1 life, Fed up” has recently been making waves with his latest music video collaboration. “It’s Showtime,” the latest track, features KingChi teaming up with BK8 E-Sport, a cutting-edge Live TV App for streaming all football and other sports programs in stunning 4K visual quality.

KingChi X BK8 E-Sport Collaboration Captivates Fans
KingChi X BK8 E-Sport Collaboration Captivates Fans

The music video is a creative masterpiece, showcasing live rap and capturing the essence of the sports industry. The song’s meaning revolves around BK8 Esports’s collaboration with the Aston Villa football team, making it a hit with both hip-hop and sports fans alike.

BK8 Esports is thrilled to co-produce this music video as part of its commitment to promoting the thriving music industry in Cambodia and showcasing the sports industry. Fans can now enjoy the unique experience of watching their favorite sports programs on the BK8 E-sport Live TV App, with clear and seamless 4K visuals.

Through this collaboration, KingChi and BK8 Esports aim to reach out to both hip-hop and sports enthusiasts, providing an innovative and stellar experience that embodies the unique sound and visual quality that has come to define their work. They look forward to sharing this exciting collaboration with fans and hope that you will join us in celebrating the best of both worlds – sport and music!

Hashtag: #bk8 #bk8esports #esports #biggestandmosttrusted #haveyoubk8 #bk8asia



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Octa sponsors three charity projects in celebration of Ramadan

Charity activities are an essential part of Ramadan celebrations. Octa seized this opportunity to implement a series of socially beneficial initiatives worldwide. Read about the projects the broker carried out in Indonesia, Malaysia, and Nigeria.


No better time to contribute to the social good than Ramadan

KUALA LUMPUR – Media OutReach Newswire – 14 June 2024 – Octa, a financial broker operating in many regions under globally recognised licences, supported several charity initiatives in various countries to celebrate the holy month of Ramadan in 2024. Annually observed by more than two billion worldwide, Ramadan is a sacred time for all Muslims, offering an outstanding opportunity to do righteous deeds and achieve social benefit.

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True to its long-time ambition to support charity efforts in various geographies, Octa participated in the Ramadan 2024 celebrations by sponsoring educational charity projects in Indonesia, Malaysia, and Nigeria.

Indonesia: sponsoring school renovation
In Indonesia, Octa’s charity project covered the renovation of SD NEGERI DEPOK, a school in Depok City, West Java. The school renovation included strengthening associated structures, which was instrumental in ensuring the safety and comfort of students.

The project aimed to improve and expand the local educational infrastructure to address the increasing number of students in the region. Another key objective was to provide moral encouragement to students and motivate them to be proactive in pursuing knowledge and studying science.

By providing better infrastructure to Indonesian school children through its charity initiatives, Octa contributes to the betterment of education and society in the region.

Malaysia: organising a coding bootcamp
In Malaysia, Octa finances a coding bootcamp for students of Ideas Academy, an inclusive secondary school in Kuala Lumpur that focuses on providing young people from diverse backgrounds with a well-rounded academic and extra-curricular education. Three blocks of educational sessions will take place between June and November 2024 on campus and online for students aged 16 and above. The bootcamp will give foundational coding skills to underprivileged young men and women with little to no coding background. With this initiative, Octa aims to provide Malaysian youths with access to computer and coding literacy as a cornerstone of their future successful careers.

‘The Octa and Ideas Academy collaboration supports disadvantaged young people in acquiring crucial knowledge and skills that can give them a much-needed kick-start in their careers’, said Ms. Jain, Head of Studies of Ideas Academy.

Nigeria: implementing a three-fold educational project
Octa partnered with a humanitarian organisation called Keeping It Real (KIR) Foundation to charge an ambitious, three-fold charity initiative: providing 300 children with much-needed educational supplies, sponsoring tech skills training for 25 youths, and setting up a ‘Reading corner’ with an initial pledge of 150 books.

Octa’s help will enable KIR to purchase writing materials, dictionaries, and school bags for the children in poverty-stricken public schools. The project aims to advance and uphold quality education.

Another part of the Octa’s initiative involves providing in-demand professional skills to unemployed or underemployed youths. The training programme focuses on cybersecurity, digital marketing, data science, and graphic design. It aims to empower students to get jobs in these fields.

Last but not least, Octa helped set up yet another ‘Reading Corner’ with more than 150 books as an initial pledge. ‘Reading Corners’ are miniature libraries deployed at public primary schools to help children develop a lifelong love for reading. Over the years, 24 of such have already been set up by the KIR Foundation and Octa, reaching over 9,200 children, with 3,763 books donated.

Bitebo Gogo, the volunteer executive director and chief servant of the Keeping It Real Foundation, expressed his thoughts on the interdisciplinary Ramadan charity project: ‘We are extremely grateful for Octa’s support of our beneficiaries and our mission of giving our recipients a brighter future through education, advocacy, capacity, and sustainable development.’

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is an international broker that has been providing online trading services worldwide since 2011. The company is involved in a comprehensive network of charity and humanitarian initiatives, including the improvement of educational infrastructure and short-notice relief projects supporting local communities.

Laos Plans to Raise Minimum Government Salary by 2025

Laos Plans to Raise Minimum Government Salary by 2025
FILE: this image is used purely for representational purpose (photo credit: Laopost)

The Lao government has announced plans to increase the minimum salary of civil servants to between LAK 2 million and 2.2 million (USD 91.45 – 100.60) by 2025 in response to the rising cost of living and economic challenges,

Lao Government Discusses Tourist Visa Exemptions to Attract More Visitors

Lao Government Discusses Tourist Visa Exemptions to Attract More Visitors
Tourists shopping in Luang Prabang (photo: Nouthaphone Simmavong)

The Lao government should consider visa waivers for additional countries to attract more tourists, as proposed by Lao National Assembly (NA) members during the ongoing 7th Ordinary Session on 10 June.

Laos Records Over 80 Deaths to Road Accidents in May, Decrease from April Numbers

Laos Records Over 80 Deaths to Road Accidents in May, Decrease from April Numbers
Luang Prabang rescue team investigating an accident scene (photo credit: Luang Prabang Rescue Team)

In May, road accidents claimed the lives of 77 individuals across Laos, marking a notable decrease from the 96 fatalities reported in the previous month. A significant number of these collisions were attributed to speeding.

Dubai becomes the world metropolis for artificial intelligence

  • One million people will be trained with AI within three years
  • By 2031, 40% of GDP is to be generated with AI
  • Global giants such as Microsoft, Google, and IBM are at the start

DUBAI, UAE – Newsaktuell – 14 June 2024 – Dubai is increasingly becoming a global center for artificial intelligence. To this end, the metropolis of the day after tomorrow on the Gulf has pledged to train one million people in AI prompting over the next three years. It is the first program of its kind in the world.

“We want to be the most future-ready city and continue to prepare for the AI era by developing expertise and skills that support global technological change and put Dubai at the forefront of innovation,” said the Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Dubai Future Foundation (DFF), Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, at the launch of the ‘One Million AI Prompters’ initiative in Dubai. DFF oversees the AI prompt program.

Omar Al Olama, the UAE's Minister of State for AI, Digital Economy and Remote Working
Omar Al Olama, the UAE’s Minister of State for AI, Digital Economy and Remote Working

The United Arab Emirates, in which Dubai is the most important emirate alongside Abu Dhabi, is preparing for the post-oil era and wants to transform itself from an oil state into an AI power. By 2031, 40 percent of the gross domestic product is to be generated with artificial intelligence. To this end, the UAE is investing billions, has appointed the world’s first Minister of State for AI, is attracting scientists to the Gulf, and is providing massive support for start-ups.

AI prompt engineering is critical to getting the best out of generative AI. It involves understanding the capabilities, limitations, and nuances of AI models and is predicted to be one of the most important skills in the future workplace.

‘One Million AI Prompters’, the first-of-its-kind prompt engineering initiative, that prepares expertise and competencies in AI prompt engineering, which involves crafting precise and effective instructions for AI systems to achieve desired outcomes in various tasks, ranging from generating creative content to solving complex challenges.

“We want to show people that there is a full spectrum of use cases. Whether you are technical or non-technical, you can utilize these tools,” said Omar Al Olama, the UAE´s Minister of State for AI, Digital Economy, and Remote Work Applications. He also highlighted the importance of developing practical prompt engineering skills, as these are crucial for the workforce of tomorrow and for enhancing quality of life through AI. Al Olama was appointed as the world’s first AI Minister of State in the UAE in 2017.

World Championship in AI Prompt in Dubai

To launch the ‘One Million AI Prompters’ initiative, the first Global Prompt Engineering Championship was recently held in Dubai. Participants competed in categories beyond traditional coding, such as literature and art, highlighting the broad applicability of AI tools. In AI, a prompt refers to a specific request to a language model (e.g. ChatGPT or others) that can provide the user with an answer or solution.

The Global Prompt Engineering Championship received thousands of entries from around 100 countries. Thirty finalists from 13 countries qualified to come to Dubai to compete for the title of best prompt engineer in the competition’s three categories. The winners were Australian Megan Fowkes in the art category Indian Ajay Cyril, 33, for coding, and Aditya Nair, 34, in literature. The Dubai Centre for Artificial Intelligence (DCAI) provided one million dirhams, approximately 273,000 US dollars, in prize money for the three winners.

Global competition around the United Arab Emirates

The UAE is increasingly being courted as a strategic partner by global tech giants. Microsoft, Google, and IBM already took part in the first championship with workshops. However, other companies and countries have also expressed interest in AI collaborations. There has been an AI university in the UAE since 2019 and the sovereign wealth fund Mubadala has set up a $100 billion AI fund.

Microsoft recently invested $1.5 billion in G42, the leading UAE-based artificial intelligence (AI) technology holding company. The US software giant recognizes the Gulf state’s leading role in the development of artificial intelligence: “This strategic investment will enhance the UAE’s position as a global AI hub and provide further opportunities for partners and customers to innovate and grow”.

For more information on the Global Prompt Engineering Championship, please visit:
https://challenge.dub.ai/en/

Anna Lagutina
Junior Media Relations Manager
Tel.: +49-(0)30-65 000 -435
a.lagutina@mcgroup.com
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