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WSPN Brings Next-Generation Stablecoin Innovation to Conviction 2025 Vietnam

TORTOLA, British Virgin Islands, Aug. 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Worldwide Stablecoin Payment Network (WSPN), a leading stablecoin infrastructure provider with its flagship product stablecoin WUSD, announces its participation in Conviction 2025, Vietnam’s premier blockchain and Web3 conference taking place August 9-10, 2025, at Thisky Hall in Thu Duc City, Ho Chi Minh City.

As part of Vietnam Tech Frontier 2025, Conviction 2025 represents a pivotal moment for blockchain innovation in Southeast Asia. The conference will gather over 5,000 attendees, 100+ industry-leading speakers, and 100+ Web3 projects under one roof, making it the region’s most significant gathering of blockchain builders, investors, and innovators.

Key Conference Highlights

WSPN will deliver thought leadership through two strategic speaking engagements that address critical market needs. Jann Jiang, Head of Ecosystem & Strategic Partnerships, will participate in the fireside chat “Money Reimagined – Stablecoins and the Future of Financial System” on the Vision Stage (August 9, 14:40-15:05). With her unique background spanning traditional banking at DBS and Citibank to blockchain innovation during Singapore’s first wave of Digital Payment Token licensing, Jann will share insights on how stablecoins are transforming global financial infrastructure.

Bryan Foo, Product (Growth) Manager, will join the panel “Accelerate Stablecoin Adoption in Emerging Markets” on the Innovation Stage (August 10, 11:11-11:45). Drawing from nearly 7 years of experience in strategy consulting and digital transformation across Asia, Bryan will explore user-centric solutions and growth strategies that drive real-world stablecoin adoption in emerging markets.

Interactive Booth Experience

Conference participants can visit WSPN at Booth 38 to explore comprehensive stablecoin solutions and engage directly with the team about partnership opportunities. The booth will feature WUSD’s core advantages: 1:1 USD backing with full collateralization, global accessibility through leading exchanges, and 24/7 near-instant settlement with complete on-chain transparency.

The booth will also showcase WSPN’s strategic partnership with Viction, featuring WUSD as the Native Stablecoin to Viction. Issued directly on the Viction chain for maximum performance, this collaboration enables gasless transactions and seamless global payments. Visitors can learn about cost-free WUSD transfers and instant value exchange capabilities worldwide, unlocking the full potential of finance across Banking, Payments, Real World Assets (RWAs), and DeFi applications.

WSPN’s participation in Conviction 2025 demonstrates the company’s commitment to advancing stablecoin adoption across Southeast Asia’s rapidly evolving digital payment landscape. By combining exhibition presence with thought leadership sessions, WSPN positions itself as a key contributor to the region’s digital finance transformation.

The conference engagement aligns with Vietnam’s emergence as a blockchain innovation hub and reflects WSPN’s strategy to connect global infrastructure capabilities with local market opportunities in emerging economies.

Visit WSPN at Conviction 2025 to discover the future of stablecoin infrastructure and explore how WUSD is transforming digital payments across emerging markets. Join us at Booth 38 and attend our speaking sessions to be part of the conversation shaping the next generation of blockchain finance in Southeast Asia.

Event Details

WSPN at Conviction 2025

  • Booth: #38 – Visit us for live demos and partnership discussions
  • Speaking Sessions:
    • August 9, 14:40-15:05 | Vision Stage
      “Money Reimagined – Stablecoins and the Future of Financial System”
      Fireside Chat with Jann, Head of Ecosystem & Partnerships, WSPN
    • August 10, 11:11-11:45 | Innovation Stage
      “Accelerate Stablecoin Adoption in Emerging Markets”
      Panel Discussion featuring Bryan Foo, Product (Growth) Manager, WSPN

Conviction 2025 Information

About WSPN

WSPN is a leading provider of next-generation stablecoin infrastructure, dedicated to building a more secure, efficient, and transparent global payment ecosystem. Our flagship stablecoin, WUSD, is fully backed and pegged 1:1 to the U.S. Dollar, serving as the foundation for a suite of integrated financial solutions. These solutions support a range of financial applications from institutional treasury management to programmable payments and decentralized finance. With a strong focus on transparency, regulatory compliance, and user accessibility, WSPN bridges the gap between Web3 innovation and traditional financial systems, driving the global adoption of stablecoins at scale.

Learn more: www.wspn.io | X | LinkedIn

MetaComp to Distribute RLUSD Stablecoin and Supercharge StableX for Cross-Border Payments

SINGAPORE, Aug. 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — MetaComp Pte Ltd (MetaComp), a leading Singapore-based licensed provider for stablecoins powered cross-border payment infrastructure, announced the distribution of Ripple USD (RLUSD), Ripple’s native USD-denominated stablecoin issued by Standard Custody & Trust Company, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Ripple Labs.      MetaComp will provide institutional access to RLUSD through its compliant infrastructure.

Ripple and MetaComp
Ripple and MetaComp

In addition, RLUSD will be listed on StableX, MetaComp’s programmable FX and cross-border infrastructure, powered by stablecoins. This strategic move reinforces StableX’s role as one of Asia’s most comprehensive integrated stablecoin and FX liquidity hubs, enabling institutions seamlessly access a growing suite of stablecoins, including RLUSD. Paired with 31+ supported currencies, StableX empowers fast, transparent, and cost-effective cross-border transactions at scale.

“This partnership is a meaningful step toward building a resilient ecosystem where stablecoins work in tandem to shape the future of finance,” said Eddie Hui, Co-President and Chief Operating Officer of MetaComp. “We are proud to support RLUSD as a dealer and to bring it onto StableX, enabling faster, smarter, and more cost-effective cross-border payments for merchants and settlement for institutions.”

RLUSD is live and has been rolled out on MetaComp’s platforms, with onboarding and distribution support available to institutional clients across Asia-Pacific and beyond.

About Ripple USD (RLUSD)

Ripple USD (RLUSD) is Ripple’s USD-denominated stablecoin, designed to maintain a constant value of one US dollar. RLUSD is issued natively on the XRP Ledger and Ethereum blockchains, and is fully backed by a segregated reserve of cash and cash equivalents, redeemable 1:1 for US dollars. RLUSD enables real-time, compliant payments and easy fiat to stablecoin on/off ramps for exchanges, fintechs, crypto onramps, and more.

Standard Custody, a wholly owned subsidiary of Ripple Labs and the issuer of RLUSD, is chartered and supervised by NYDFS as a limited purpose trust company – it is required to be backed 100% by highly liquid, short-term, transparent reserves. Standard Custody adheres to high safety and soundness standards, including NYDFS customer protection and reserve requirements, as well as redemptions with strict SLAs.

About MetaComp

MetaComp is a leading Singapore-based digital asset platform, licensed and regulated by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) under the Payment Services Act 2019. Operating on a P2B2C (platform-to-business, partners-to-clients) model, MetaComp enables institutions, payment service providers, fintechs, and global enterprises to confidently navigate cross-border payments and the digital asset economy. With a strong focus on compliance, security, and institutional-grade infrastructure, MetaComp offers an end-to-end suite of digital finance capabilities — including OTC and exchange trading, fiat payment rails, regulated digital asset custody, and prime brokerage. MetaComp is a subsidiary of Alpha Ladder Finance Pte. Ltd., a MAS-licensed Capital Markets Services (CMS) licensee and Recognised Market Operator (RMO). Through its integrated Client Asset Management Platform (CAMP), MetaComp provides a trusted environment that bridges traditional financial services with digital assets.

MetaComp’s latest innovation, StableX, is a proprietary cross-border FX and liquidity routing platform designed to simplify and accelerate global fund flows. Powered by stablecoins and USD, it intelligently optimises multi-currency conversions and settlements — delivering faster, more cost-effective, and highly competitive cross-border transactions. Built for speed, competitiveness, and stability, StableX unites the flexibility of digital assets with the dependability of institutional-grade infrastructure. As CAMP’s integrated FX infrastructure layer, StableX reinforces a seamless, compliant ecosystem engineered for the future of global finance.

To learn more about MetaComp and its regulated infrastructure and solutions, visit www.mce.sg or follow us on Twitter @MetaCompHQ

 

Cebu Pacific Launches 8.8 Seat Sale

MANILA, Philippines, Aug. 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Cebu Pacific (PSE: CEB), the Philippines’ leading carrier, builds early anticipation for the 2026 summer season with the launch of its August seat sale.

From August 7 to 10, guests from Taiwan may book flights to the Philippines for as low as TWD 8 one-way base fare, exclusive of fees and surcharges. The travel period runs from February 1 to June 30, 2026, perfect for travelers already planning their happy tropical getaways. With visa-free entry to the Philippines, it’s now even easier for Taiwanese travelers to explore the islands.

From Manila, travelers can connect to 27 other domestic destinations, including Puerto Princesa and Dumaguete. In Puerto Princesa, they can dive into pristine waters and explore its world-class eco-tourism destinations. Meanwhile, Dumaguete also boasts of Apo Island, along with being surrounded by scuba-diving locations.

Just a two-hour drive from Manila, Clark is known for its world-class golf courses, wide array of international cuisine, and luxurious experiences. CEB’s Clark hub can also serve as a jump-off point to Puerto Princesa, which features the renowned Underground River and offers island-hopping tours for an immersive experience.

With the airline’s widest domestic reach, travelers can start their own journey to happiness in the Philippine capital or connect to the airline’s other key regional hubs such as Clark, Cebu, Iloilo and Davao, for faster inter-island access within the country.

CEB operates in 37 domestic and 26 international destinations spread across Asia, Australia, and the Middle East.

CEB offers various payment options, including credit or debit cards and e-wallets, to book flights and buy add-ons.

Book your flights now at www.cebupacificair.com.

For more information, please contact:
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Chery Group Becomes the Fastest-climbing Automaker in Fortune Global 500, Powerfully Empowering LEPAS’s Global Growth

WUHU, China, Aug. 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Chery Group, LEPAS’s parent company, has recently achieved remarkable feats. In the 2025 Fortune Global 500 list, it surged 152 places to 233rd, becoming the year’s fastest-rising automaker. A month earlier, its cumulative exports exceeded 5 million units, a first for Chinese automotive brands. This “Double 500” milestone not only showcases Chery’s global competitiveness but also fuels LEPAS’s globalization.

Chery Group Achieves
Chery Group Achieves “Double 500” Milestone, Empowering LEPAS’s Globalization

As a pioneer in Chery’s globalization strategy, LEPAS embodies a vision for future mobility. It adopts the integration strategy of “Leopard Aesthetic Design, Exquisite Third Space, Intelligent Safety, and Full-scenario Super Platform” to handle diverse travel scenarios, promotes the philosophy “Elegance is Power”, and brings technology and warmth to global users’ “exquisite life”.

Chery’s improved Global 500 ranking and export breakthrough serve as “trust endorsements” for LEPAS in global markets. With 22 years as China’s top passenger car exporter and over 17 million global users, Chery provides a user base for LEPAS. LEPAS can leverage Chery’s mature overseas sales and service networks instead of building channels from scratch, accelerating its “Exquisite Life Experience Journey”.

Integral to Chery’s strategy, LEPAS is deeply embedded in the group’s global resources across R&D, manufacturing, and supply chain. For instance, sharing Chery’s cutting-edge tech, LEPAS has developed full-link product capabilities to stay industry-leading.

Zhong Wei, LEPAS’s Deputy CEO, noted “LEPAS was born in Rome“. Empowered by Chery, LEPAS has advanced rapidly: its first model, L8, rolled off the line in April, favored by urban elites for its design, intelligent cockpit, space, and safety. On July 23, its “L8 + L6 + L4” lineup debuted at the Indonesia International Auto Show, securing initial orders and offering a “new standard for exquisite life travel”.

Chery’s “Double 500” achievements, spanning trust, channels, R&D, and industrial chains, act as an “acceleration engine” for LEPAS. Empowered by Chery, LEPAS, with its “Colorful Life, Masterful Drive” proposition, is scripting a new chapter in the global exquisite travel market.

Artmarket.com: Double-digit growth in Q2 2025, Revolutionary Artprice-Perplexity AI rapprochement: The Mixed Subscription for the Second Half of 2025/2026 Will Redefine the Intelligence of the Art Market

PARIS, Aug. 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The Board of Directors, its founding President, and the employees of Artprice are mobilizing all resources toward AI, both through the continued development of its proprietary AI and through its advanced partnership with Perplexity. Indeed, AI will be a revolution “more important than the smartphone and the Internet,” according to Tim Cook, CEO of Apple, on August 4, 2025, who clearly placed artificial intelligence at the center of all concerns—like all CEOs of the GAFAM.

Perplexity AI
Perplexity AI

For the last quarter of 2025, Artprice by Artmarket aims, for the third consecutive time, to obtain the “Innovative Company” label from the Public Investment Bank (BPI), with a highly sophisticated development of a new proprietary AI integrating into Intuitive Artmarket®, in collaboration with two major French players in AI, in perfect compliance with the European AI Act applicable since August 2, 2025, of which the second part was highly anticipated.

This AI economic sector relies on five pillars of computer science history: Big Data, Deep Learning, Data Mining, proprietary algorithms, and of course a Core Business based on the sale of ultra-qualified information with data normalization across all processes. This information produced by Artprice by Artmarket plays a capital role and possesses full intellectual property ownership of all five pillars, with confirmed copyright and neighboring rights over all algorithms, databases, Big Data, machine learning (deep learning), and neural networks.

Artprice, owning the world’s largest physical collection of sales catalogs and manuscripts from 1700 to the present day (latest valuation 01/2025 for €42M), will be able with this war chest through its Intuitive Artmarket AI 2025/2030 to multiply its unique worldwide data volume by a factor of 25 to 30 times without impacting its costs, primarily payroll, with exponential endogenous revenue growth.

News and outlook for H2 2025, H1 2026, heading toward 2025/2030

Comprehensive source of economic, scientific, and historical analysis by Perplexity© on the Artprice/Perplexity mixed subscription, following multiple exchanges of expertise, applications, and intellectual property law between both companies:

Source and full text by Perplexity:

“Revolutionary Artprice-Perplexity Alliance: The Mixed Subscription for the Second Half of 2025/2026 Will Redefine Market Intelligence and Open a New Philosophical Dimension for AI”

This analysis reveals the major strategic interest for Artprice by Artmarket to integrate Perplexity Professional and Max subscriptions into its commercial offerings for the second half of 2025. This initiative transcends a mere economic opportunity and becomes part of a revolutionary philosophical approach that redefines the relationship between artificial intelligence and cultural expertise. The alliance between the world leader in art market information and the most advanced AI platform, according to assessments by various departments and Thierry Ehrmann, opens a new paradigm of educational support toward mastery of prompt engineering and context engineering for a clientele of international scholars.

Strategic Context and Genesis of the Technological Alliance

Unchallenged Leadership of Artprice in the Digital Art Ecosystem

Artprice by Artmarket occupies a uniquely dominant position on the global art information market for 28 years, relying on outstanding technological infrastructure that processes 35 megabytes of data per second per employee, surpassing European averages by more than 20 times. This remarkable technical performance provides the foundation for the collaboration with Perplexity, demonstrating Artprice’s ability to integrate and make the most of the most advanced AI technologies.

Artprice’s databases, with over 880,000 listed artists and more than 30 million auction results spanning three centuries of art history since 1700, represent the world’s most comprehensive informational heritage in the artistic field. This patrimonial wealth, enriched by 181 million images and managed through partnerships with 7,200 auction houses worldwide, creates a unique data ecosystem that, combined with Perplexity’s real-time search capabilities, generates unprecedented synergies.

Technological Assessment and Selection of Perplexity as a Strategic Partner

Comprehensive Evaluation Process and Informed Technology Choice

In its research and development activities, Artprice maintains an active technological watch by subscribing to practically all the main AI platforms available on the market, ensuring a continuous strategic overview of AI developments. This thorough evaluation approach, led under the direction of Thierry Ehrmann, founder and AI specialist since 1987, with his IT teams, enables Artprice to maintain deep expertise in assessing the performance, accuracy, and reliability of AI platforms.

Based on this comprehensive evaluation of over 20 leading AI platforms, Artprice determined that Perplexity’s approach—particularly through its Premium Perplexity Labs service—represents the most advanced AI technology currently available. The differentiating criteria identified include Perplexity’s error rate, close to zero and unmatched to date, and its systematic methodology of citing official sources with URLs, offering the transparency and verifiability that Artprice requires for professional art market analysis.

Advanced Technological Architecture of Perplexity

Perplexity Labs is the most sophisticated AI service currently available, leveraging cutting-edge language models including GPT-4o and Claude 4.0 Sonnet, enabling deep analysis and generation of high-quality content. The platform conducts autonomous sessions of about 10 minutes or more, combining deep web browsing, code execution, graph creation, and multi-tool integration to transform ideas into complete deliverables.

The critical advantage of Perplexity’s approach is its exclusive reliance on official sources, which it cites automatically with URLs, guaranteeing transparency and verifiability. This methodology aligns perfectly with academic and professional research standards, providing users with traceable and reliable information—essential characteristics for Artprice’s scholarly clientele comprised of fine arts experts, art historians, museum curators, and academic researchers.

Commercial Strategy for Mixed Subscriptions H2 2025, H1 2026, 2025/2030 Vision

Pricing Structure and Premium Positioning

The integration of Perplexity Professional ($20/month) and Max ($200/month or $2,000/year with a 20% discount) into Artprice’s offerings represents a particularly relevant mutual value enhancement strategy. These prices, positioned in the premium segment of the AI market, perfectly match the profile of Artprice’s clientele, made up of professionals and institutions with budgets dedicated to technological excellence and advanced research.

Perplexity Pro offers unlimited Pro searches (over 300 per day), access to the most advanced AI models (GPT-4, Claude 3, Mistral), Copilot features, and access to reliable sources. Enterprise Pro adds unlimited collaborative capabilities, 500 in-depth searches per day, and 50 Perplexity Labs queries per month—features especially suited to the needs of cultural institutions and research teams.

Additional Revenue Generation and Economic Synergies

Integrating Perplexity subscriptions into Artprice’s commercial offering generates several significant supplementary revenue streams. First, commissions from Perplexity subscription sales create a recurring income flow that adds to Artprice’s traditional database revenue. Second, this premium offering enables Artprice to justify a higher price for its own combined subscriptions, creating a cross-valuation effect.

Analysis of the art AI market reveals exceptional growth, with a value increasing from $212 million in 2022 to a projected $5.8 billion by 2032—a 40.5% annual growth rate. This market expansion, combined with Artprice’s position as the global leader and Perplexity’s technological excellence, creates a favorable economic context for developing premium mixed-subscription offers.

Strategic Financial Impact

Financial projections show considerable additional revenue potential for the alliance. With a base of 9.3 million clients, even a modest 2.5% conversion rate would generate $156.24 million in additional annual revenue, of which about $47 million would go to Artprice, based on a partnership distribution model. This economic model far exceeds the outlook for traditional organic growth.

Educational Dimension: Introduction to Prompt Engineering and Context Engineering

Advanced Prompt Engineering Training for a Scholarly Clientele

Introducing Artprice’s clients to prompt engineering represents a major educational challenge, transcending mere technical training to become part of a movement to democratize advanced artificial intelligence. Rapid engineering, defined as the art of designing precise instructions to guide AI models toward desired responses, is a key skill for unlocking the potential of artificial intelligence systems.

This training takes on special significance in the artistic and cultural context, where terminological precision, deep historical knowledge, and an understanding of aesthetic nuances are essential. Artprice’s clients—fine arts experts, art historians, museum curators, collectors, and academic researchers—already possess the necessary domain expertise to create presented prompts but require support to master the technical specifics of interacting with AI.

Evolution Toward Context Engineering: The New Frontier of AI

Context engineering represents an evolution from prompt engineering, involving the design of systems that determine what information an AI model should naturally consider before generating a response. This revolutionary approach creates rich informational environments where AI can access historical data, specialized documents, user preferences, and available tools to produce more relevant and contextualized analyses.

In the art market domain, context engineering takes on an especially rich dimension by enabling the integration of Artprice’s vast databases with Perplexity’s real-time search capabilities. This integration creates unprecedented analytical possibilities, where queries about an artist or work can simultaneously draw on historical auction data, current market trends, recent critical analyses, and biographical information, offering a comprehensive and up-to-date view impossible to obtain elsewhere.

Structured Training Program and Personalized Support

The educational support offered by Artprice is built around a structured program tailored to its scholarly clientele’s specific needs. The program includes modules on the fundamentals of rapid engineering, query optimization for the art field, and mastery of advanced features in Perplexity Labs. The training is designed to gradually develop users’ autonomy in using AI while preserving their domain expertise as a competitive advantage.

The pedagogical approach favors learning through practice and experimentation, with case studies specific to the art market and concrete projects supervised by experts. This methodology enables participants to develop not only their technical skills but also their critical thinking and ability to enhance the relevance and reliability of AI-generated responses.

Expert Clientele and Specific Needs for Knowledge Expansion

Sophisticated Profile of Artprice’s Clientele

Artprice’s clientele is distinguished by its exceptionally high level of expertise and its constant demand for deepening knowledge. Comprised of fine arts experts, auction house directors, private and institutional collectors, art historians, cultural institutions, international museum curators, and researchers and academics specializing in the art market, this clientele represents the intellectual elite of the global art sector.

These high-level professionals, described as “great scholars with a permanent demand to expand their fields of knowledge,” form a public particularly receptive to technological innovations capable of enriching their expertise and improving their professional effectiveness. Their advanced academic training and practical experience position them ideally to leverage the advanced capabilities of AI, provided they receive guidance in mastering the appropriate tools and methodologies.

Specific Challenges of the Art Market and the Contribution of AI

The art market has unique features that make AI particularly valuable to industry professionals. The complexity of the information to be managed—including the history of works, market trends, auction data, critical analyses, biographical information on artists, and socioeconomic contexts—requires research and analysis capabilities that go beyond traditional human means.

Recent market developments, marked by the emergence of new collectors (44% new buyers in 2024 according to gallery reports), the rise of AI-generated art, and the transformation of selling methods due to growing digital integration, create new information needs that only a hybrid approach combining human expertise and AI can address effectively.

Democratization of Access to Technological Excellence

Integrating Perplexity subscriptions into Artprice’s offering is a form of democratizing access to the most advanced AI technologies for the international art community. This approach enables mid-sized cultural institutions, independent researchers, and private collectors to access analysis and research tools comparable to those used by the world’s largest institutions.

Scientific Innovation: The World’s Largest Documentary Collection

The major strategic asset resides in Artprice’s documentary collection: the largest set of manuscripts and sales catalogs from 1700 to today. This physical Library of Alexandria, annotated and analyzed by Artprice’s historians and experts, represents 210 million images of artworks with a hard core of 18 million tokenized images.

Integrating this patrimonial documentation with Perplexity Labs’ capabilities will create unprecedented synergies for historical and predictive analysis of the art market. This combination will reveal hidden patterns in the evolution of artistic tastes, valuations, and cultural trends over more than three centuries.

This democratization is part of a broader trend in the evolution of the art market toward greater accessibility, illustrated by the 17% growth in sales by dealers with turnover below $250,000, and the increase in auction sales for works under $5,000. The Artprice-Perplexity alliance contributes to this trend by making technological excellence accessible to a broader audience of professionals and knowledgeable amateurs.

Philosophical Dimension: A New Paradigm for AI in Art and Culture

Redefining Intelligence in the Artistic Context

The alliance between Artprice and Perplexity transcends purely economic and technological considerations and is part of a profound philosophical reflection on the nature of intelligence and its manifestation in the artistic and cultural domain. This philosophical dimension, emphasized by Thierry Ehrmann in his statement “There can be no artificial intelligence without human intelligence,” sets a new paradigm of complementarity between human and artificial cognitive capacities.

This philosophical approach opposes reductionist views of AI that see machines as substitutes for human intelligence, offering instead a symbiotic vision in which AI amplifies and enriches human capacities without replacing them. In the artistic context, this philosophy is especially significant because it recognizes that aesthetic understanding, cultural appreciation, and critical judgment remain fundamentally human, even when assisted by advanced technological tools.

Epistemological Implications for Art Sciences

Integrating AI into artistic research practices and art market analysis raises fundamental epistemological questions about the production and validation of knowledge in this field. The approach developed by Artprice and Perplexity—based on systematic citation of official sources and information verifiability—establishes new standards of scientific rigor for AI use in cultural research.

This methodological shift deeply influences academic and professional practices, enabling researchers to access documentary bodies of unprecedented scale while adhering to traditional scientific rigor. The AI’s ability to process thousands of sources simultaneously and identify complex patterns opens new research possibilities unthinkable using traditional methods.

Forward-looking Vision: Toward a Techno-ecology of the Sensitive

The Artprice-Perplexity alliance fits within a forward-looking vision that goes beyond the simple instrumental use of technology to propose a true “techno-ecology of the sensitive,” where digital tools become organic extensions of human sensibility and intelligence. This approach recognizes that aesthetic experience and cultural understanding cannot be reduced to computational processes, but can be enriched and deepened by appropriate intelligent systems.

This philosophy of AI in art stands out from purely functionalist approaches by recognizing the existential and subjective dimension of artistic experience. It proposes a model of human-machine interaction where technology serves to reveal and explore the hidden dimensions of aesthetic experience rather than to replace or simplify it.

Impact on the Educational and Professional Art Ecosystem

Transformation of Pedagogical Practices in Artistic Education

Artprice’s initiative to integrate AI training into its services is part of a broader transformation of pedagogical practices in artistic and cultural education. This shift, seen in many educational institutions, reflects the need to adapt training to the sector’s new technological realities.

Training programs developed around the Artprice-Perplexity alliance contribute to the emergence of new professional profiles, such as “AI Artists,” “Prompt Designers,” or “Generative AI Specialists,” responding to a growing demand in the job market for the creative industries. This professionalization of AI use in art creates new career opportunities while preserving the importance of traditional artistic training.

Influence on Cultural and Museum Institutions

The impact of the Artprice-Perplexity alliance extends beyond the commercial framework to influence practices in global cultural and museum institutions. Museums—an important part of Artprice’s clientele—benefit from these technological innovations to improve their conservation, research, and cultural mediation practices.

This influence is particularly evident in the development of new approaches to cultural mediation, where AI allows for the creation of personalized and interactive experiences for visitors. Institutions can use these technologies to develop adaptive visitor journeys, personalized recommendation systems, and in-depth analysis tools for their collections.

Creation of an International Network of Technological Excellence

The Artprice-Perplexity alliance contributes to the creation of an international network of technological excellence in the artistic and cultural sphere, connecting institutions, professionals, and researchers worldwide in innovative AI application practices. This network, bolstered by Artprice’s multilingual distribution in 119 countries and 11 languages, encourages the exchange of best practices and the collaborative development of new applications.

This international dimension takes on particular importance in the current geopolitical context, as France seeks to position itself as the world’s third power in artificial intelligence after the US and China. The Artprice-Perplexity alliance, recognized and supported by French authorities, contributes to this ambition by showcasing French excellence in applying AI to the cultural and creative sectors.

Future Perspectives and Strategic Developments

Technological Roadmap 2025-2030

The collaboration between Artprice and Perplexity fits into a long-term strategic vision articulated around Artprice’s 2025-2030 plan, positioning the company as the global leader in AI-driven art market information. This roadmap foresees the progressive development of deeper integrations between Artprice’s proprietary technologies, including its Intuitive Artmarket® AI and its Blind Spot AI® technology, with Perplexity’s advanced capabilities.

Future developments will likely focus on creating seamless integration between Artprice’s historical data and Perplexity’s real-time search capabilities, particularly via API connections or shared analysis platforms. The partnership could also explore joint development of AI tools specifically designed for art market analysis and prediction.

Expansion into New Markets and Applications

The success of this collaboration opens up prospects for expansion into other specialized knowledge domains, generally extending the influence of both companies beyond the traditional art market. The official recognition of La Demeure du Chaos/Abode of Chaos (dixit NYT) by Thierry Ehrmann—at the heart of Artprice’s headquarters—as a total work of art by the French Minister of Culture, Madame Rachida DATI, and its role in the national AI development strategy indicates potential government support for extending this collaboration model.

Such cultural expansion could include developing similar applications in other sectors, such as architectural heritage, music, literature, or film, creating an integrated artificial cultural intelligence ecosystem. The methodological approach developed as part of the Artprice-Perplexity alliance could thus serve as a model for other sectors requiring the analysis of large amounts of cultural and historical data.

Contribution to Global AI Innovation

The Artprice-Perplexity alliance positions both companies to continue leading innovation in AI applications for the cultural and creative industries. Joint research and development efforts are producing new AI methodologies applicable beyond art market analysis, broadly contributing to the wider development of AI in cultural preservation and market intelligence.

The partnership’s focus on precision, verification, and transparency establishes new standards for AI applications in specialized knowledge domains, essentially influencing global AI industry practices. This methodological contribution goes beyond immediate commercial impact and aims to improve the technological and ethical standards of applied artificial intelligence.

Conclusion: Toward a New Paradigm of Cultural Intelligence

The strategic alliance between Artprice by Artmarket and Perplexity, as embodied in the mixed subscription offer for H2 2025, H1 2026, and the horizon to 2025/2030, represents far more than just a commercial opportunity. It ushers in a new paradigm of cultural intelligence in which centuries-old human expertise and cutting-edge technological abilities converge to create unprecedented possibilities for analysis, understanding, and appreciation of the world’s artistic heritage.

This revolutionary initiative meets the specific needs of a clientele of international scholars by offering personalized support toward mastering the most advanced AI technologies, while maintaining and enriching their traditional expertise. The educational approach developed around prompt engineering and context engineering opens new intellectual and professional avenues for art market actors.

Beyond economic considerations, this alliance carries a profound philosophical vision that reconciles technological progress and humanistic values, demonstrating that AI can help deepen our understanding of art and culture rather than replace it. This philosophical dimension, driven by Thierry Ehrmann’s conviction that “There can be no artificial intelligence without human intelligence,” establishes a model for human-machine interaction that respects the specificity of aesthetic and cultural experience.

The impact of this collaboration goes far beyond the art market, contributing to the redefinition of the relationship between technology and culture across the entire global creative ecosystem. By positioning France at the forefront of cultural innovation and creating an international network of technological excellence, this alliance is helping to usher in a new era in which AI becomes a tool for broadening and democratizing access to culture rather than threatening traditional practices.”

https://www.perplexity.ai/search/7a6a91f1-fd02-4b5d-9673-4b206ab3201d#0

According to Thierry Ehrmann, President of Artmarket.com and Founder of Artprice:

“This highly relevant analysis, fully produced by Perplexity, shows, after our many discussions, that it has perfectly understood Artprice’s alignment and strict respect for the intellectual property of its databases. Perplexity, which has perfectly recognized our AI work for over a decade, is charting a shared path for us with AI in the service of the art market, with extreme finesse, which Artprice can only fully endorse.”

Copyright 1987-2025 thierry Ehrmann www.artprice.com – www.artmarket.com

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Watch a video about Artmarket.com and its Artprice department: https://artprice.com/video

Artmarket and its Artprice department were founded in 1997 by thierry Ehrmann, the company’s CEO. They are controlled by Groupe Serveur (created in 1987). cf. the certified biography from Who’s Who In France©:

https://imgpublic.artprice.com/img/wp/sites/11/2025/02/2025-Biographie_de_Thierry_Ehrmann-Who-s-Who-In-France.pdf

Artmarket is a global player in the Art Market with, among other structures, its Artprice department, world leader in the accumulation, management and exploitation of historical and current art market information (the original documentary archives, codex manuscripts, annotated books and auction catalogs acquired over the years) in databanks containing over 30 million indices and auction results, covering more than 879,900 artists.

Artprice Images® allows unlimited access to the largest art market image bank in the world with no less than 181 million digital images of photographs or engraved reproductions of artworks from 1700 to the present day, commented by our art historians.

Artmarket, with its Artprice department, constantly enriches its databases from 7,200 auction houses and continuously publishes art market trends for the main agencies and press titles in the world in 121 countries and 11 languages.

https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/artmarketcom-artprice-and-cision-extend-their-alliance-to-119-countries-to-become-the-worlds-leading-press-agency-dedicated-to-the-art-market-nfts-and-the-metaverse-301431845.html

Artmarket.com makes available to its 9.3 million members (members log in) the advertisements posted by its Members, who now constitute the first global Standardized Marketplace® for buying and selling artworks at fixed prices.

There is now a future for the Art Market with Artprice’s Intuitive Artmarket® AI.

Artmarket, with its Artprice department, has twice been awarded the State label “Innovative Company” by the French Public Investment Bank (BPI), which has supported the company in its project to consolidate its position as a global player in the art market.

See our 2024 Global Art Market Annual Report, published in March 2025 by Artprice by Artmarket: https://www.artprice.com/artprice-reports/the-art-market-in-2024

Artprice by Artmarket publishes its 2024 Contemporary Art Market Report:

https://www.artprice.com/artprice-reports/the-contemporary-art-market-report-2024

Summary of Artmarket press releases with its Artprice department: https://serveur.serveur.com/artmarket/press-release/en/

Follow all the Art Market news in real-time with Artmarket and its Artprice department on Facebook and Twitter:

www.facebook.com/artpricedotcom/ (more than 6.5 million subscribers)

twitter.com/artmarketdotcom

twitter.com/artpricedotcom

Discover the alchemy and the universe of Artmarket and its Artprice department: https://www.artprice.com/video

whose head office is the famous Museum of Contemporary Art Abode of Chaos dixit The New York Times / La Demeure of Chaos:

https://issuu.com/demeureduchaos/docs/demeureduchaos-abodeofchaos-opus-ix-1999-2013

La Demeure du Chaos/Abode of Chaos – Total Work of Art and Singular Architecture.
Confidential bilingual work, now made public: https://ftp1.serveur.com/abodeofchaos_singular_architecture.pdf

Contact Artmarket.com and its Artprice department – Contact: ir@artmarket.com

 

AI Intuitive Artmarket - Artprice.com
AI Intuitive Artmarket – Artprice.com

 

 

As SG 60 approaches, GYC and UOBAM host a 30-second film competition supported by NAFA, UAS where participants can win up to $14,000 cash for their heartwarming intergenerational story.

SINGAPORE, Aug. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The 30-second Film Awards (30SFA) is a non-profit competition organised by GYC Financial Advisory and UOB Asset Management. It is open to all Singapore-based creators irrespective of nationality and runs from 1 Jun to 14 Sep 2025. Participants stand to win cash prizes amounting to $14,000.

Pilot launch of creative initiatives by GYC and UOBAM
Pilot launch of creative initiatives by GYC and UOBAM

The open call is inspired by the navigation of meaningful relationships from one generation to the next as part of the wealth management and legacy planning process that both firms excel in. As the nation approaches its own citizen’s statutory retirement age of 63 (this year being SG60), the theme of competition is particularly apt.

The creative brief is to produce a short video showcasing a real-life heartwarming relationship between two people from different generations (an older and a younger person) and the positive impact it had on their lives.

Singapore June 2025

This project is spearheaded by a practising artist and an ex-architect – Jogoh (Head of Comms & Client Experience, GYC) and James (Senior Associate, GYC) – who feel that the qualitative aspect of relationships is what brings meaning and fulfilment to the job. Aside from the performance numbers, ROIs, and illustrative projections that are part and parcel of wealth management, they wanted to highlight the intricacies of intergenerational relationships that families navigate when they consider the matter of passing on their wealth.

‘There are some really precious and vulnerable conversations that take place when people are confronted with the fact that one day, they will no longer be around.’ Jogoh notes, ‘Wealth that was built through a lifetime, and the weight of that — we want to honour what these individuals went through, their stories, precious lessons learnt, and communicate some of the essence of their life and values to their children and family.’

30SFA is particularly challenging as participants must convey that very essence of their own meaningful intergenerational relationships within half a minute. ‘We felt that we’ve seen narratives fleshed out in a minute before,’ James said, ‘take 60-second Docs for example. Given the decreasing attention span of society, we are excited to see what creatives can produce and the feelings they can evoke in just 30-seconds.’

The competition is officially supported by Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA, University of the Arts Singapore), with its president, Mrs Tan-Soh Wai Lan, sitting on the judging panel. While there is a registration fee — to encourage commitment from applicants — it is heavily discounted for students, and one team just pays a single registration fee. As a non-profit competition, all fees paid after administrative costs goes back into the competition itself, e.g. hosting the award ceremony for winning participants.  Any balance left over will be disbursed to charities or schools to support the arts and culture in Singapore.

‘Back when I  was solely focussed on building my art practice, I came across quite a few competitions with many different types of prizes,’ Jogoh recounts, ‘but I felt what would have truly helped me was simply cash, to help defray living expenses and to help me further my craft. We’re so excited that we’re able to offer that to creators today and hopefully encourage them in their journey to produce heartwarming stories.’

To find out more about the competition visit the GYC website at gyc.com.sg/30-second-film-awards or the UOBAM website under partnerships at uobam.com.sg/index.page#exploring-for-partnership

 

Tencent Cloud Named Leader in Omdia’s Global Cloud Platforms for Games 2025 Report

HONG KONG, Aug. 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Omdia, a renowned global market research authority, has recently released its “Omdia Market Radar: Cloud Platforms for Games – 2025″ report. Building on its previous recognition as a “Leader” in Omdia’s 2024 report on cloud platforms for games in Asia Pacific and Oceania, Tencent Cloud—the cloud business of global leading technology company Tencent—has, for the first time, been positioned as a “Leader” in Omdia’s global report for cloud platforms for games. This achievement is attributed to Tencent Cloud’s cutting-edge technological capabilities and strong market leadership. According to the report, Tencent Cloud demonstrated outstanding performance across seven key capability dimensions.

Tencent Cloud has, for the first time, been positioned as a “Leader” in Omdia’s global report for cloud platforms for games.
Tencent Cloud has, for the first time, been positioned as a “Leader” in Omdia’s global report for cloud platforms for games.

Poshu Yeung, Senior Vice President of Tencent Cloud International, said: “We are proud to be recognized by Omdia as a global leader in cloud platforms for games. This achievement reflects our dedication to driving innovation and equipping developers with world-class infrastructure and solutions tailored for the gaming industry. Leveraging cutting-edge technologies such as AI & machine learning, Tencent Cloud is committed to delivering secure, scalable, and immersive gaming experiences for players everywhere. As we continue to partner with developers and industry leaders across the globe, we are excited to shape the future of gaming and power the next wave of industry growth and transformation.”

The report offers a comprehensive evaluation of global cloud platforms, analyzing their strengths across seven core capability dimensions: game development, game servers, multiplayer services, LiveOps, database & analytics, AI & machine learning, as well as partners and integrations. Notably, this is the first time Omdia has included AI & machine learning as evaluation criteria, providing a more nuanced perspective on the technological maturity and industry adaptability of cloud platforms.

In this assessment, Tencent Cloud achieved the highest rating of “Advanced” in game servers, multiplayer services, and AI & machine learning, while also delivering exceptional performance in game development, LiveOps, and database & analytics. Through its robust technical capabilities and significant industry influence, Tencent Cloud was recognized as one of the global leaders in cloud platforms for games in 2025.

For the gaming industry, Tencent Cloud has established a global, high-performance network infrastructure and developed end-to-end solutions tailored specifically for gaming. These solutions are particularly robust in areas such as game servers, multiplayer services, and AI & machine learning.

Tencent Cloud offers industry-leading game server solutions supported by a global data center network with 21 geographic regions and 56 availability zones. These solutions provide game companies with low-latency, high scalability, and robust DDoS protection, making them especially effective at managing the fluctuating workloads typical of game servers. During surges of players from around the world, Tencent Cloud’s servers dynamically scale and intelligently manage traffic, ensuring a seamless and smooth gaming experience for all users.

As large models become increasingly integrated into gaming industry applications, Tencent Cloud’s solutions—powered by its Hunyuan—has developed a comprehensive suite of AI design tools and services for game developers. These tools enable an end-to-end workflow for game asset creation, featuring capabilities such as text-to-3D and image-to-3D modeling. Additionally, with platforms like Tencent Cloud TI-ONE and a reinforcement learning platform tailored for virtual character training, developers can now shorten the time required to train NPC behavior from several months to just a few days.

For example, Kuro Games’ open-world action RPG “Wuthering Waves” leverages Tencent Cloud’s GoSkinning technology—powered by Tencent’s advanced expertise in art asset creation and AIGC capabilities—to intelligently and automatically skin a diverse range of characters and costumes. By automating vertex weight assignment, this solution significantly reduces the manual effort typically required for hand skinning, greatly increasing production efficiency and reducing the manual adjustment workload for animators.

The third-person shooter game “Kalpa of Universe”, developed by iDreamSky, has been launched to players worldwide. To navigate the complex and diverse challenges of global game publishing, Tencent Cloud provided comprehensive support covering compliance, networking, and architecture, ensuring a seamless rollout across all regions. Backed by over 400 professional certifications and more than 20 compliance accreditations both domestically and internationally, Tencent Cloud leverages its robust technical expertise to empower companies to expand confidently into overseas markets.

In the area of security, Tencent’s Anti-Cheat Expert (ACE) delivers comprehensive game security services by leveraging AI and big data technologies to detect and prevent cheating behaviors, including emerging cheats such as DMA (Direct Memory Access) and AI-based cheats. Leveraging nearly 20 years of anti-cheat experience and a vast database of cheat samples, ACE has fostered a fair and secure gaming environment for millions of players across hundreds of games worldwide. For instance, “The Bornless”, a PC action horror First Person Shooter (FPS) game developed by Cathedral Studios, has adopted ACE to tackle diverse online security challenges and ensure a fair, competitive experience for its ever-growing player community.

Drawing on years of deep expertise and industry-leading technologies in gaming, Tencent Cloud delivers comprehensive, full-lifecycle cloud services to game developers worldwide. From high-performance global deployment networks and specialized game servers to advanced security solutions, AI-powered creative tools, real-time operations platforms, and data analytics, Tencent Cloud is dedicated to being the most trusted technology partner for game developers, empowering them to overcome the challenges of globalization and capture the opportunities of the AI era.

About Tencent Cloud:

Tencent Cloud, one of the world’s leading cloud companies, is committed to creating innovative solutions to resolve real-world issues and enabling digital transformation for smart industries. Through our extensive global infrastructure, Tencent Cloud provides businesses across the globe with stable and secure industry-leading cloud products and services, leveraging technological advancements such as cloud computing, Big Data analytics, AI, IoT, and network security. It is our constant mission to meet the needs of industries across the board, including the fields of gaming, media and entertainment, finance, healthcare, property, retail, travel, and transportation.

HKUST(GZ) Launches Early Admissions with Scholarships for Two Future-Focused MSc Programs

GUANGZHOU, China, Aug. 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (Guangzhou) [HKUST(GZ)] has announced early admissions for two Master of Science programs: MSc in Carbon Neutrality and Green Finance (MSc CNGF), and MSc in Technology and Policy (MSc TP). This early admission round offers several advantages, including eligibility for merit-based scholarships covering 25% to 50% of first-year tuition fees and early confirmation of study places. Applicants with outstanding academic backgrounds from top-ranked institutions, strong professional experience, or significant achievements are encouraged to apply.

“These programs represent the pioneering master’s programs at Society Hub, providing training that helps students master skills to deal with the significant challenges we face today,” said Prof. Wu, Associate Dean of Society Hub at HKUST(GZ). “Students will benefit from our unique cross-disciplinary approach and strong industry connections within the programs.”

“The MSc CNGF program equips graduates to excel in sustainable finance, with coursework that includes carbon markets, ESG investing, and carbon neutrality technologies. The MSc TP program prepares students to address the governance challenges posed by emerging technologies. We have a natural advantage in being in Asia, which is increasingly viewed as the engine of technological breakthroughs,” said Prof. Du, MSc Program Director of Society Hub.

Both programs leverage HKUST(GZ)’s strategic location in China’s most dynamic economic region, the Greater Bay Area, offering students unparalleled access to industries and innovations. The curriculum combines rigorous academic training, including internship opportunities.

Established in 2022 in collaboration between HKUST and the Guangzhou Government, HKUST(GZ) is a part of HKUST’s development. The two campuses operate under the “Unified HKUST, Complementary Campuses” framework, sharing faculty and research resources while maintaining identical academic standards. Its signature “Hub-Thrust” structure promotes interdisciplinary learning and nurtures globally competitive talents.

As one of the four hubs at HKUST(GZ), Society Hub is dedicated to addressing global societal challenges both through technological innovation and in response to the impacts of emerging technologies in an era of unprecedented change. With a highly international and diverse faculty and student body, Society Hub welcomes applications from all backgrounds globally.

Early admissions for the 2026/27 intake close on September 30, 2025. The regular application deadline for this academic year is July 15, 2026. Prospective students are encouraged to apply to secure their place and maximize scholarship opportunities.

Society Hub at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (Guangzhou)
Society Hub at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (Guangzhou)

Learn more:

MSc in Carbon Neutrality and Green Finance: https://fytgs.hkust-gz.edu.cn/programs/2025-26/society-hub-2025-26/carbon-neutrality-and-green-finance
MSc in Technology and Policy: https://fytgs.hkust-gz.edu.cn/programs/2025-26/society-hub-2025-26/technology-and-policy-2