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AsiaTokenFund Group & BitDATA Exchange Launches The Web3Con As Part Of Token2049 Week Side Event In Singapore

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 7 September 2023 – AsiaTokenFund Group, in partnership with BitDATA Exchange has announce their launching of The Web3Con: VIP & INVESTORS NETWORKING NIGHT, a highly anticipated side event of Token2049 week in Singapore. this exclusive event is dedicated to investors, venture capitalists, and ecosystem partners, promising an unforgettable evening of connection, collaboration, and celebration.

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Following the grand success of its previous edition at Singapore’s largest nightclub, Zouk, where over 1,500 attendees converged for a single day of knowledge sharing and networking, The Web3Con is back with a twist. This year, The Web3Con will take place at the prestigious Intercontinental Hotel Singapore (Bugis) on September 13, 2023, from 7:00 PM to 1:00 AM.

Token2049, recognized as one of the world’s most sought-after crypto events, provides a platform for the brightest minds and pioneers in the blockchain and cryptocurrency industry to share insights, strategies, and groundbreaking ideas. The Web3Con takes the experience to the next level, offering an exclusive opportunity for attendees to unwind, forge valuable connections, and extend their conversations from the main event.

The Web3Con is more than just a party; it’s a catalyst for collaboration and innovation,” said Ken Wong, Founder of BitDATA Exchange, Organiser of the event.

“In the rapidly evolving world of blockchain and cryptocurrencies, forging strong relationships is essential. We are excited to create a space where investors, venture capitalists, and ecosystem partners can come together in a relaxed and engaging atmosphere.” Said Ken Nizam, Founder of AsiaTokenFund Group, Co-organiser of the event.

Highlights of The Web3Con: Token2049 Side Event

Unparalleled Networking: Connect with prominent investors, venture capitalists, and influential figures in the blockchain industry. Expand network and explore potential collaborations that could shape the future of the industry.

Exquisite Venue: The luxurious InterContinental Hotel Singapore provides the perfect backdrop for a sophisticated evening of networking and celebration.

Ecosystem Partnerships: The event is proudly supported by esteemed partners such as Academic Labs and Tencent Cloud, who are deeply committed to fostering the growth of the blockchain ecosystem.

Media Recognition: The event has garnered the attention of various media partners including Media Outreach, Sky Wee media, Jinse, Coinlive, and more, who will be covering the event’s highlights and insights.

Attendance at The Web3Con is by invitation only. For those attending Token2049 week, invitations will be extended to select participants, ensuring an exclusive gathering of industry leaders, thought influencers, and innovative startups.

For more information about The Web3Con and to request an invitation, please visit our website at www.web3con.info

Hashtag: #AsiaTokenFund

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About The Web3Con:

The Web3Con is a premier networking afterparty that brings together investors, venture capitalists, and ecosystem partners in the blockchain and cryptocurrency industry. With a focus on connection and collaboration, The Web3Con offers a unique opportunity for industry leaders to come together in an engaging and relaxed environment. The event is held as a side event to Token2049 week, one of the world’s most prestigious crypto conferences.

About BitData Exchange (Main Organiser):

Founded in Singapore in 2019, BitDATA Exchange (BitEx) is centred on security and backed by cutting-edge technology to facilitate efficient high-trading volume. With a corporate bank account for clients to transact against, enhanced by top-notch premium OTC service, BitEx has become the preferred solution for institutions seeking a secure fiat-to-crypto exchange.

The mission of BitEx is to bring true security and compliance into the crypto industry, working closely with the central bank, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) to help protect the integrity of the digital assets ecosystem by upholding the anti-money laundering (AML) policies and combat the financing of terrorism policies. Our slogan “Regulated . Secure . Professional” reflects the key values and principles that we uphold in our daily operations and interactions with clients and stakeholders.

Since 2020, BitEx is granted an exemption from holding a license under the Payment Services Act (“PS Act”) for providing digital payment token services by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS). For more information, visit www.BitEx.sg.

About AsiaTokenFund Group (Co-organiser):

AsiaTokenFund Group (ATF) stands as a Asia-based powerhouse with a global reach, championing the web3 ecosystem. Originating in 2017 as a blockchain media entity, ATF has magnificently evolved into a dominant Southeast Asian blockchain media source with over a million subscribers and 200,000+ monthly readers.

Its metamorphosis encompasses a web3 marketing agency, technical development prowess, event mastery, and incubation of startups, while investing fervently in the web3 frontier. ATF’s core mission extends beyond innovation; it seeks to orchestrate a complete web3 ecosystem that draws in the next billion participants. With ATF at the helm, the journey into the web3 industry is nothing short of extraordinary.

Over Six Million Methamphetamine Pills Recovered From Car Crash in Golden Triangle SEZ

756 kilograms of methamphetamine were found in a car crash in the Golden Triangle Special Economic Zone (SEZ) on 16 August 2023 (Photo: Lao Security News)

Local police uncovered 756 kilograms of methamphetamine from a car crash in the Golden Triangle Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in late August, but the drivers who were responsible for trafficking the drugs are still on the run.

NCS Partners Global Players To Advance A Collaborative, Empowered and Safer Tomorrow

Collaborates with seven industry leaders to address escalating cyber threats and leverage data insights and artificial intelligence (AI) with confidence.

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 7 September 2023 – NCS today announced seven transformative partnerships with Dell Technologies, Mandiant, and Visa as well as AI Singapore, Assurity Trusted Solutions, Globe Group (Philippines) and Singapore Institute of Directors to provide enterprises and governments the combined expertise of industry leaders and best in class solutions together with NCS’ end-to-end tech services. This enables organisations to harness cybersecurity, Generative AI and other technologies with confidence, so they develop the resilience to thrive in a rapidly evolving business landscape.

Mr Ng Kuo Pin, CEO of NCS, at the inaugural NCS Impact 2023.
Mr Ng Kuo Pin, CEO of NCS, at the inaugural NCS Impact 2023.

Based on a shared vision of harnessing technology and innovation, the partnerships were announced at the NCS’ inaugural Impact forum that brought together over 1,000 decision makers and distinguished experts from enterprises and governments across Asia Pacific (APAC).

Ng Kuo Pin, CEO of NCS, said, “Today’s world is not an easy one to navigate. Businesses and governments face complexities on many fronts, such as geopolitical tensions, technology inflexion and changing expectations of work. To address these challenges and rise above the turbulence, there’s a need to ask the right questions, starting with what matters most to us as communities and how we can make tomorrow safer, empowered and collaborative.”

“None of us have all the answers. We believe collaboration is the way everyone can harness technology more confidently to achieve the outcomes we want. Through our partnerships with global and leading players to harness AI, Metaverse, Digital Trust and other technologies, clients can tap into NCS’ expanded capabilities and networks for advanced and comprehensive solutions, and together, we can better navigate the multiple complexities,” Kuo Pin added.

Make Tomorrow Safer – Creating Advanced Cybersecurity Solutions

The growth of the digital economy has brought about escalating digital threats, where damage from cyberattacks could amount to about US$10.5 trillion annually by 2025 – a 300 percent increase from 2015 levels.[1] To mitigate these threats, NCS has partnered Mandiant, now part of Google Cloud, to deliver secure large-scale implementations with Mandiant’s intelligence-led, multi-vendor approach to cybersecurity.

The partnership leverages joint deep expertise to secure enterprises’ digital infrastructure with end-to-end comprehensive cybersecurity capabilities and services, specifically in the areas of cyber threat intelligence and governance, risk and compliance (GRC). NCS and Mandiant will jointly offer a suite of industry-leading solutions and services. This includes Security Validation, Threat Hunting, Digital Forensics and Incident Response (DFIR), Governance, Risk Management, and Compliance (GRC), and CISO Advisory.

In addition, they will jointly conduct research and development on Generative AI for cybersecurity and explore opportunities to develop solutions for Cyber Risk Management in the emerging AI space. This will accelerate the development of products and solutions to strengthen digital trust and enable enterprises to use AI technology more confidently.

Eric Hoh, Mandiant’s President for JAPAC, Google Cloud, said, “We are excited about our partnership with NCS, which marks a significant step in enhancing cybersecurity for enterprises. By combining NCS’ technology services expertise and Mandiant’s global expertise in cybersecurity, we are able to help businesses better safeguard their digital assets and maintain trust with their customers. Together, we are committed to providing enterprises with cutting-edge cybersecurity capabilities, helping to ensure their digital transformation journey remains secure and successful.”

The proliferation of online scams and phishing emails has led to greater concerns about personal data theft, malware attacks, and online scams. In exploration of a collaboration with Assurity Trusted Solutions (Assurity), NCS will work with clients to tackle these concerns, creating a safer digital landscape by providing solutions in email security and other areas.

“We are delighted to explore this collaboration with NCS. With its extensive reach across the partnership ecosystem, we aim to bring innovative products and services that enhance the cyber resiliency of enterprises,” said Lim Bee Kwan, CEO, Assurity Trusted Solutions.

Make Tomorrow Empowered – Driving AI Development

In an increasingly competitive landscape, more enterprises are looking to adopt and invest in AI solutions to drive operational optimisation and make better decisions. AI spending in APAC is expected to grow to US$49.2 billion in 2026, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 24.5% from 2021 to 2026.[2] To address growing demand, NCS and Dell Technologies (Dell) have entered into a landmark collaboration to bring secure and localised Generative AI solutions to enterprises across Asia Pacific and Japan. This partnership will empower businesses in Singapore, Australia, and Southeast Asia to deploy AI tools at scale and securely on-premise.

Under this partnership, Dell will provide its cutting-edge full-stack technology developed jointly with NVIDIA. Enterprises can engage NCS for a “Quick-Start” AI-acceleration bundle to jumpstart and embark on their Generative AI journey quickly, with an option to adopt a GPU-as-a-Service offering, leveraging on Dell’s APEX Compute program.

Dell will provide the foundation for evaluation, trial, and development of Generative AI solutions, while NCS will bring Generative AI consultancy and implementation services to clients. Building upon Dell Validated Design for Generative AI platform, NCS will introduce a suite of offerings including Kai Sense (an open video AI platform to automate business operations), Ins8 AI (a hyperlocal automated speech recognition solution) and NEXTgpt (an open multi-modal platform to build and test Generative AI applications quickly). Together, the collaboration addresses a spectrum of use cases, from sophisticated chatbots to proactive campus security video monitoring.

Ng Tian Beng, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Asia Pacific & Japan Channel, Dell Technologies, said, “We are excited to join forces with NCS to pioneer cutting-edge AI solutions empowering organisations in Asia Pacific and Japan to harness Generative AI securely while placing data privacy at the forefront. Our full-stack Generative AI solutions are built on the best of Dell infrastructure and software, in combination with the latest NVIDIA accelerators, AI software and expertise. This partnership stands testament to our shared commitment to reshape industries, establish trust as a fundamental requirement and ensure innovation with integrity.”

NCS and AI Singapore (AISG), the national AI programme launched by the National Research Foundation, Singapore, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to jointly explore and develop Generative AI Technologies and Applied AI Solutions to drive innovation, create impactful solutions, and strengthen Singapore’s position in the global AI landscape.

This partnership leverages AISG’s expertise in deep AI capabilities and NCS’ extensive experience in providing technology, cybersecurity, and digital solutions in the Asia Pacific region. The partners will also work together to build stronger connections with local communities and foster sustainable growth for the industry. This collaboration adds to NCS’ aim to deliver experiences and possibilities that will advance communities through breakthrough innovation in areas including experience design and digital twins.

Dr Leslie Teo, Senior Director of AI Products, AISG said, “We are excited about this collaboration with NCS. NCS has extensive experience in delivering large-scale projects and can build on our open AI research capabilities. We hope this partnership will grow the local talent, foster the AI ecosystem, and place Singapore at the forefront of AI innovation on the global stage.”

Make Tomorrow Collaborative – PIONEERING NEW SERVICES JOINTLY

DataSpark, an NCS subsidiary that provides highly accurate and privacy-centric geospatial mobility data, inked a partnership with Visa to provide data insights for commercial property, retail, tourism, government, and telco organisations. Through this partnership, enterprises and governments will be able to harness the power of highly accurate and anonymised mobility data and depersonalised, aggregated transactional data to better meet consumers’ preferences, reduce business risks, and create new opportunities.

For example, tourism promotion agencies can use the insights to understand visitor behaviour, inclinations, and spending patterns. This allows them to plan resources more effectively, develop more engaging visits through tailored messaging, and optimise marketing and data-driven investment strategies for key destinations. For retail establishments, stakeholders can utilise DataSpark’s powerful location analytics with Visa’s world-leading depersonalised and aggregated transactional data to not only understand and serve their customers better, but also analyse international audience consumption patterns to encourage brands to expand into new markets. This unparalleled approach is set to bring novel shopping experiences to these markets.

NCS and Singapore Institute of Directors (SID) have forged a transformative partnership to create a prototype for SIDgpt, a Generative AI-powered contextual search engine. This engine will cater specifically to SID members, providing them with precise and pertinent answers in natural language format to questions relating to directorship and governance. By integrating NCS’ advanced Generative AI technologies with SID’s knowledge base comprising board guides, articles on best practices, case studies, as well as relevant rules and guidelines from regulatory bodies, the collaboration seeks to enrich SID members’ learning and increase their awareness and understanding of directorship matters.

Wong Su-Yen, Chair of the Singapore Institute of Directors said, “In this era of rapid digital transformation, boards and directors must enhance their digital literacy to adeptly navigate the evolving landscape of risks and opportunities. We are proud to harness the advanced technologies and expertise of NCS by piloting SIDgpt, a cutting-edge generative AI-powered contextual search engine for directorship and corporate governance. This collaboration empowers SID members to elevate their digital proficiency as well as experience firsthand the potential of AI in their roles as board directors. We extend our gratitude to NCS, a founding partner of the SID Governance for Good Alliance, for their dedicated partnership and for facilitating our agile learning and growth as an institute.”

NCS and Globe, a leading digital platform in the Philippines with major holdings in telecommunications, fintech, and healthtech, have inked an MOU that fortifies their current engagement on improving Globe’s Enterprise architecture and ICT capabilities. With NCS continuing its role as a key solution partner, Globe aims to further the digital aspirations of companies and enterprises in the Philippines that will bring tangible transformative benefits to local communities.

Globe Chief Finance Officer, Rizza Maniego-Eala said, “We are pleased with the on-going collaboration with NCS and their continued support to Globe’s ICT ambitions as we continue to go through our strategic digital journey. This continued engagement stands as a testament to both companies’ commitments to better serve the needs of clients. Leveraging NCS’ technological capabilities and consulting expertise in the telco domain, we continue our efforts on developing next-generation solutions that will drive Globe’s digital transformation for improved operational flexibility, efficiency and time-to-market.”

About NCS Impact

The inaugural NCS Impact is a by-invite forum aimed at providing a platform for governments and enterprises to have conversations and exchange ideas on navigating challenges in an increasingly complex world. It also aims to foster collaboration in harnessing technology to advance communities. Held at Marina Bay Sands Expo & Convention Centre, the forum included close to 50 speakers from private and public organisations, such as Chengtun Mining Group, Dell Technologies, GovTech, Insurance Australia Group, Johnson & Johnson, Microsoft, SAP, SingPost, Temasek Holdings, xFusion and many more.

Along the theme of “Asking the Right Questions”, the speakers shed light on the impact of the various socio-political, economic, and environmental turbulences, the pivotal role of technology in overcoming challenges, and how organisations can build resilience and trust while unleashing innovation.

The discussions also examined the divergent technological landscapes that have formed across markets with increased enterprise cybersecurity and national security demands.

For a full list of speakers and programme details, please visit ncsimpact.co.

Resources
Annex A: Factsheet on strategic partnerships announced at NCS Impact 2023


[1] Cybercrime Magazine, “2022 Cybersecurity Almanac: 100 Facts, Figures, Predictions and Statistics”, 19 January 2022, as cited in McKinsey & Company, “New survey reveals $2 trillion market opportunity for cybersecurity technology and service providers”, 27 October 2022.

[2] International Data Corporation (IDC), “AI Spending in Asia/Pacific to Reach $49 Billion by 2026 Despite Current Economic Challenges, Says IDC”, 29 March 202

Hashtag: #NCS #Dell #Mandiant #Visa #AISG #Assurity #Globe #SingaporeInstituteDirectors

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About NCS

NCS, a subsidiary of Singtel Group, is a leading technology services firm with presence in Asia Pacific and partners with governments and enterprises to advance communities through technology. Combining the experience and expertise of its 12,000-strong team across 69 specialisations, NCS provides differentiated and end-to-end technology services to clients with its NEXT capabilities in digital, data, cloud and platforms, as well as core offerings in application, infrastructure, engineering and cybersecurity. NCS also believes in building a strong partner ecosystem with leading technology players, research institutions and start-ups to support open innovation and co-creation. For more information, visit ncs.co.

Mekong Continues to Enjoy Growth, but Challenges Remain Strong, Says Annual MRC Report

Mekong Continues to Enjoy Growth, but Challenges Remain Strong: New MRC Report
FILE: The Mekong River (photo: Passion Indochina Travel)

The Mekong River Commission has released its 2022 Annual Report that documents multiple achievements over the past year, and key challenges facing the basin that require particular attention.  

Lao PM Holds Bilateral Talks With Australia, Timor-Leste and IMF at ASEAN Summit

Lao PM Holds Bilateral Talks With ASEAN Partners, IMF
Laos' Prime Minister, Sonexay Siphandone (left), and Australia's Prime Minister, Anthony Albanese (right). (Photo: LNR)

Prime Minister, Sonexay Siphandone, held bilateral meetings with the Prime Ministers of Australia and Timor-Leste, along with the Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) during the 43rd ASEAN Summit in Jakarta, Indonesia on Wednesday.

Bybit Unveils Powerful Passive Income Solutions for Crypto Investors

DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – Media OutReach – 7 September 2023 – Bybit, the world’s third most visited crypto exchange, has released a lucrative suite of passive income products for new users.

To help investors weather tough market conditions, Bybit is offering new users an exclusive 7-day Fixed Term USDT Savings Product with an impressive 15% APR. The yield is doubled at the end of the period with extra bonuses paid in USDT making a total APR of 30%.

This program enhances Bybit’s powerful passive income products, which include savings-style products with high APYs for digital assets. Additionally, there are intermediate-level products such as Dual Asset mining where, every Friday, VIP-level deals are open to all.

Secondly, Bybit has thrown open the door to its exclusive VIP tiers for 50% less than usual. VIP access is now available for new users who deposit $25,000 or more during the campaign period — and they will also be eligible for the VIP-only Fund Pool with a rate of 4.5% APR. This pool also doubles interest accrued at the end of the 30-day period giving a total 9% APR return for new VIPs.

This product comes on the back of Bybit recently revamping its VIP and PRO tiers, lowering its taker fee rates while increasing the maker fee rates to beat rival crypto exchanges. Bybit is currently offering unparalleled value to VIP and PRO clients.

Finally, users who invite friends to join this campaign will earn a 5 USDT bonus reward for each referee. Users can earn up to 100 USDT in bonus rewards for a maximum of 20 eligible referees.

“Bybit was built in the 2018 bear market and we are building even more intensively this time,” said Ben Zhou, co-founder and CEO. “To help to our loyal community and users enhance their returns during the current bear market, we are revamping Bybit Earn with simple, safe opportunities to earn yield while waiting for the next bull run.”

Hashtag: #Bybit #TheCryptoArk

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Bybit

Bybit is a top-five cryptocurrency exchange established in 2018 that offers a professional platform where crypto investors and traders can find an ultra-fast matching engine, 24/7 customer service, and multilingual community support. Bybit is a proud partner of Formula One’s reigning Constructors’ and Drivers’ champions: the Oracle Red Bull Racing team.

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China Authorities Arrest Two People for Smashing Shortcut Through Great Wall With Excavator

China Authorities Arrest 2 for Smashing Shortcut Through Great Wall With Excavator
This photo taken from 31 August, 2023 online posting by the Youyu Police shows what appears to be a path cutting through a section of the ancient Great Wall in Youyu county in northern China's Shanxi province. Authorities in China arrested two people for smashing a path through a section of the ancient wall, a cultural icon and United Nations protected heritage site. (Youyu Police via AP)

China’s Great Wall has been pierced by Genghis Khan, the Manchus, and now, allegedly, a couple of construction workers named Zheng and Wang who wanted a shortcut.

OSG Transforms Shipping Containers Into Eco-friendly Bus Shelters with Toilet Amenities

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 7 September 2023 – Singapore-based shipping container supplier, OSG Containers, has successfully engineered shipping containers into self-powering bus shelters that are each equipped with toilet amenities.

The first-of-its-kind container solution allows seaport operators who are working in the remote areas to gain access to toilet amenities and wait for buses to fetch them back at the end of the day. The container roofing is modified with recessed solar panel systems in the event the container needs to be shifted by a gantry crane to make space for stevedoring activities.
OSG Containers has since delivered four such containers till date. These containers have collectively produced 1,285.20 kWh of clean energy and efficiently managed 2,270.70 m3 of wastewater in a span of 2 years. This initiative has a positive impact on approximately 18,360 workers.
Adam Aw, Sales Director at OSG Containers and Modular, elaborated, “The wharf amenity containers ensures that port workers, who frequently experience shift changes, can enjoy the convenience of a comfortable shelter while waiting for transportation, irrespective of weather conditions.”
The containers were nimble in addressing the wharf’s needs in the quickest way possible by eliminating the need for permanent structure and without posing any downtime to port activities. Its fabrication took place in OSG’s factory or else would have been tricky if the construction were to take place in such a highly restricted premise.

Hashtag: #OSG

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About OSG Containers and Modular Pte Ltd

OSG Containers and Modular Pte Ltd is a Singaporean shipping container provider founded in 2006. OSG Containers offers a comprehensive range of as well as temporary and mobile space solutions. Equipped with strong engineering and logistics expertise, OSG provides a one-stop shop for container and temporary space needs in Singapore.