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The North American Preliminary Round of OPPOHack 2022 Will Begin and Empower Global Talents with the Synergy Between Industry, Academia and Research

SHENZHEN, CHINA – Media OutReach – 14 September 2022 – ColorOS officially announced that two offline preliminary rounds of the OPPOHack 2022 will be held in North America at Yale University on September 17-18 (EDT) and at the OPPO US Research Center on September 24-25 (PDT), while the online preliminary rounds will be launched simultaneously. The top three of each preliminary round will be granted a “Fast Pass.” Ranking the scores of all the participants in both preliminary rounds, a total of 10 finalists (individuals or teams) will compete for the $40,000 grand prize in the final round. The event aims to build a platform for global makers to exchange and collaborate on innovative technologies, and bring technologies out of the laboratory to transform people’s lives.

The preliminary rounds of OPPOHack 2022 will kick off both online and offline at the same time

The OPPOHack 2022, which was inaugurated on May 23, has attracted enthusiastic applicants from more than 50 countries and regions. Themed “Ubiquitous Services: Intelligence Linking the World,” it offers two topics: “Unhindered Cross-device Connection” and “User-centric Intelligent Services.” The participants are encouraged to brainstorm on the best solutions in visual enhancement, efficient algorithms, integrated perception, etc. in scenarios such as smart entertainment, smart learning, smart mobility and smart production. After registering online and competing online or offline, 10 finalists will chase for the prize.

Furthermore, three Tech Garage activities have been rolled out online to inspire global developers and discuss the future of ubiquitous services, themed “Redefine the Future of Ubiquitous UI/US,” “Influence of AI on HCI in the Near Future” and “Challenges and Opportunities of Multi-device Connection in Ubiquitous Service,” respectively. The Tech Garages drew wide attention from dozens of companies or organizations. More than 100 technophiles across the globe signed up and communicated with speakers in the Q&A session.

Now, the preliminary rounds will be staged on September 17. A stellar panel of mentors and judges, including Lin Zhong (Professor of Computer Science at Yale University), Rex Ying (Assistant Professor of Computer Science at Yale University), Zhen Xiu (Head of Software Engineering Technology Strategy at OPPO North America), Yiwei Zhao (Principal Engineer at OPPO North America), Jinyuan Zhou (Head of North America at Frees Fund) and Lingxiao Xu (Head of Equity Derivatives at UBS Investment Bank Division), will coach the participants throughout the event and support them to reach the next level.

Keep growing the ubiquitous service capability and bringing technologies out of the laboratory with the industry-academia-research model

In addition to the OPPOHack 2022, OPPO has cooperated extensively with universities and research institutes in recent years to empower global talents, facilitate the commercialization of many research projects, provided better products and services for users, and played a key role in advancing technology. The Pantanal system unfolded on ODC 2022, for instance, is the brainchild of this open cooperation model.

In the era of IoT, ColorOS will further team up with universities and research institutes on scientific innovation, talent training and external exchange, explore cutting-edge technologies with scholars, promote the application of research achievements, and bring better products and intelligent experiences to users.

Hashtag: #OPPO

About OPPO

OPPO is a leading global smart device brand. Since the launch of its first mobile phone – “Smiley Face” – in 2008, OPPO has been in relentless pursuit of the perfect synergy of aesthetic satisfaction and innovative technology. Today, OPPO provides a wide range of smart devices spearheaded by the Find X and Reno series. Beyond devices, OPPO also provides its users with ColorOS operating system and internet services such as OPPO Cloud and OPPO+. OPPO has footprints in more than 60 countries and regions, with more than 40,000 employees dedicated to creating a better life for customers around the world.

VMware Cloud on AWS Expands to Hong Kong

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 13 September 2022 – Today, VMware announces VMware Cloud on AWS is now available in the Asia Pacific (Hong Kong) Region. This addition extends coverage of the service to 21 regions globally. With VMware Cloud on AWS, customers in Hong Kong can run workloads across VMware vSphere-based hybrid cloud environment, with optimized access to AWS.

Robert Wang, Managing Director, AWS HK & Taiwan on the left; Franco Lan, General Manager, VMware HK & Macau on the right at VMware Cloud on AWS HK Media Launch.

VMware Cloud on AWS brings VMware’s enterprise-class Software-Defined Data Center software to AWS bare-metal infrastructure to run enterprise workloads more securely at scale, across both virtual machines and containers. The service features built-in Kubernetes and optimized access to 200+ native AWS services including data, analytics, artificial intelligence, and machine learning to deliver a pragmatic approach to app modernization. Built-in VMware NSX security capabilities help stop advanced, persistent threats that can move laterally within and across cloud and data center environments.

VMware and AWS have a deep and extensive partnership. Each company has created dedicated sales, solutions architects, and customer success teams to help customers realize the benefits of VMware Cloud on AWS.

VMware Cloud on AWS is deployed by customers globally across a broad range of industries including transportation, healthcare, financial services, manufacturing, oil and gas, government, education, professional services, and technology. VMware Cloud on AWS supports use cases such as application modernization, cloud migration, data center extension, disaster recovery with VMware Cloud Disaster Recovery Service, and cloud-delivered virtual desktop infrastructure. VMware and AWS have each have created dedicated sales, solutions architects, and customer success teams to help customers realize the benefits of VMware Cloud on AWS.

“The AWS partnership enables us to deliver a faster, easier, and cost-effective path to the cloud, enabling faster time-to-market and drive innovation,” said Franco Lan, General Manager, VMware Hong Kong & Macau. “Together, we are helping customers move quickly and non-disruptively to the cloud with compatibility and operational consistency across their existing VMware deployments. And once workloads are running in VMware Cloud on AWS, the service can deliver significant ongoing savings by optimizing resource utilization while ensuring better workload availability, protecting against today’s complicated and dangerous lateral threats, and enabling the next-generation of modern applications.”

“We are glad to see the AWS and VMware relationship continues to enable customers to modernize applications and innovate faster. With VMware Cloud on AWS available in AWS Asia Pacific (Hong Kong) Region, customers can now operate a consistent and seamless hybrid cloud environment that combines the VMware software with the unmatched functionality, security, and operational expertise of AWS. We look forward to working together and bringing a deeper level of value to our customers in Hong Kong, help them to drive a faster, easier, and more cost-effective digitalization journey.” said Robert Wang, Managing Director at AWS Hong Kong & Taiwan.

VMware provides customers with the choice of a broad range of strategic IT partners to help them navigate through their cloud journey. VMware enables strategic partners in Hong Kong to improve their profitability and grow their business with VMware Cloud on AWS through the VMware Partner Connect program. The program provides partners with training, financial incentives, and access to VMware expertise. Today there are more than 300 validated technology solutions available to customers for use in VMware Cloud on AWS environments.

For more information about VMware Cloud on AWS, visit: https://www.vmware.com/products/vmc-on-aws.html

Hashtag: #AmazonWebService #AWS #VMware

About VMware

VMware is a leading provider of multi-cloud services for all apps, enabling digital innovation with enterprise control. As a trusted foundation to accelerate innovation, VMware software gives businesses the flexibility and choice they need to build the future. Headquartered in Palo Alto, California, VMware is committed to building a better future through the company’s 2030 Agenda. For more information, please visit .

VMware, VMware Cloud, vSphere, and NSX are registered trademarks or trademarks of VMware, Inc. in the United States, and other jurisdictions. This article may contain hyperlinks to non-VMware websites that are created and maintained by third parties who are solely responsible for the content on such websites.

KLN Received Two Awards at ESG Achievement Awards 2021/2022

Retaining its Status as a Constituent of Hang Seng Corporate Sustainability Benchmark Index

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 13 September 2022 – Kerry Logistics Network Limited (‘Kerry Logistics Network’, ‘KLN’; Stock Code 0636.HK) is honoured to be recognised for its Environmental, Social and Governance (‘ESG’) performance at the ESG Achievement Awards 2021/2022 (the ‘Awards’), winning the ESG Benchmark Award – Silver Award and the Outstanding Sustainability and Dividend Growth Award. Due to its ESG achievement, KLN has also retained its status as a constituent of the Hang Seng Corporate Sustainability Benchmark Index (‘HSSUSB’), one of the 96 Hong Kong listed companies on the index.

Organised by the Institute of ESG & Benchmark (IESGB), the Awards are based on the degree to which ESG elements are being integrated into the business and operation of a company, as well as how the elements can create long-term values across aspects such as sustainability strategy, corporate governance, social and environment, and overall disclosure and communication. While the HSSUSB is one of the five indexes under the Hang Seng Corporate Sustainability Index Series, which provides a benchmark for sustainability investments. Constituents of the HSSUSB are Hong Kong-listed companies with outstanding corporate sustainability performance.

William Ma, Group Managing Director of Kerry Logistics Network, said, “The recognitions we received is hugely encouraging, as that has proven our ESG framework and performance is right on track. And as the global supply chain continues to face various challenges, our sustainability framework would become the building blocks for our efficient operations, environmental and community contributions and effective stakeholders’ engagement, helping us to adapt to market shocks and capture future opportunities. Looking ahead, we will continue to follow our sustainability vision and strategy, and create value for the greater community and investors through sustainable logistics solutions.”

Hashtag: #KerryLogisticsNetwork

About Kerry Logistics Network Limited (Stock Code 0636.HK)

Kerry Logistics Network is an Asia-based, global 3PL with a highly diversified business portfolio and the strongest coverage in Asia. It offers a broad range of supply chain solutions from integrated logistics, international freight forwarding (air, ocean, road, rail and multimodal), industrial project logistics, to cross-border e-commerce, last-mile fulfilment and infrastructure investment.

With a global presence across 59 countries and territories, Kerry Logistics Network has established a solid foothold in half of the world’s emerging markets. Its diverse infrastructure, extensive coverage in international gateways and local expertise span across the Mainland of China, India, Southeast Asia, the CIS, Middle East, LATAM and other locations.

Kerry Logistics Network generated a revenue of over HK$81 billion in 2021 and is the largest international logistics company listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.

About The Institute of ESG & Benchmark

The Institute of ESG & Benchmark (IESGB) is a non-profit organisation founded in 2020, which endeavors to elevate stakeholders’ awareness and knowledge towards Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) across all industry sectors. By organising ESG relevant trainings and events, IESGB hopes to lead and strengthen the ESG standards and development in Hong Kong and Asia.

About The Hang Seng Corporate Sustainability Index Series

The Hang Seng Corporate Sustainability Index Series provides benchmark for sustainability investments. Constituent selection is based on a robust process that includes consideration of the results from a sustainability assessment undertaken by Hong Kong Quality Assurance Agency (HKQAA), an independent and professional assessment body, using its proprietary sustainability assessment and rating framework. The process ensures that indices in the Hang Seng Corporate Sustainability Index Series are objective, reliable and of high investability, making them excellent benchmarks for index funds that adopt a corporate sustainability theme.

Laos Ranks 111th in the World by Digital Quality of Life

The fourth annual edition of the Digital Quality of Life Index (DQL) reports that Laos is the 7th worst country to live in regarding digital wellbeing. That is out of 117 countries, or 92% of the global population. Out of the five fundamental digital life pillars, Laos’s worst score is for e-government (ranking 115th globally), and the best is for internet affordability (79th). Laos’s e-infrastructure services come 100th, while internet quality and e-security rank 108th and 110th, respectively. In the face of waging inflation, fixed broadband internet has become less affordable worldwide for the second year in a row, prying the global digital divide even further.

Identity Proof Mandatory to Book Train Tickets, says Laos-China Railway

Laos-China Railway Company has issued a notice reminding passengers to bring proof of identification when purchasing tickets at any railway station. This will be effective from today.

Laos’ Financial Crisis Can Be an Opportunity for Reform

People line up for gas in Vientiane on June 20 when Vientiane Capital almost came to a standstill. (Photo courtesy of U.N. Department of Safety and Security, Laos)

Country’s previous growth trajectory was not sustainable, writes Kanni Wignaraja, U.N. assistant secretary general and director of the U.N. Development Program’s Asia and the Pacific bureau. Ricarda Rieger is UNDP’s resident representative in Laos.

Top Tech Founders To Gather In October Entrepreneurs Summit

SELANGOR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach – 13 September 2022 – Startups with RM300mil combined revenues and RM1bil combined valuations will be gathering for the Entrepreneurs Summit in Kuala Lumpur this October 13th. The attendees will also include angel investors, venture capitalists, government officials and corporates.

“Entrepreneurs Summit is the largest gathering for startup founders and co-founders in Malaysia. It aims to gather top entrepreneurs together under one roof to network and share their insight on the experiences they have encountered that made their company what it is today and because of this, I would say that it is the most important tech startup event of the year,” said Ben Lim, the managing partner of NEXEA.

The invitation-only event aims to bring together the top entrepreneurial minds of Malaysia by connecting top tech entrepreneurs with one another and assisting them in gaining key support from governments. Participants will have the opportunity to connect with corporates for deeper collaboration, investments and acquisition.

“Entrepreneur Summit is an excellent opportunity for all entrepreneurs in the technology sector to come and network together, learn about each other’s business and help each other within the community. I believe this is a great opportunity for entrepreneurs to expand their network and talk about their problems with their peers (of different industries) to learn from each other” said ZiWei, co-founder of Zcova.

Looking at the event’s past speakers, an impressive lineup of speakers can be expected. Past speakers include Datuk Eddie Ng, managing director and CEO of Revenue Group, Peter Wee, Mentor and Council Member of MBAN (Malaysian Business Angel Network), Rajen Dorairaj, partner at MRANTI, Michael Fong, Head of Digital Partnership & Innovation at Allianz Malaysia, Kenny, the CEO of Spritzer Malaysia and many more. Other than their impressive speakers, the last Entrepreneurs Summit invited corporates from government agencies to private companies namely, Cradle, Mdec Revenue Group, Spritzer and Allianz to name a few.

“I believe Entrepreneurs Summit this year will be even better with invited guests sharing their insights and challenges as an entrepreneur and Investors sharing what they are looking for in a startup. We also invited corporate to share with the participants what attracts them to partner with a startup, their criteria and the benefits of partnering with corporates. As such, I believe this event is an important communication bridge for startups, corporates, investors and government in Malaysia,” said Alan, President of Malaysian Business Angel Network (MBAN).

For More Information: Entrepreneurs Summit

Hashtag: #NEXEA

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About NEXEA

NEXEA is a Malaysian Venture Capital and Startup Accelerator firm that specializes in supporting and funding technology companies that have the potential to be the next technology giants. NEXEA also has services for investors and corporations that want to invest or work with future technology giants.

NEXEA is known for its mentors who are successful ex-entrepreneurs, or C-levels who own or have sold (IPO, M&A) their businesses. The combination of experienced mentors, experts, and partners prove potent as the top companies out of 35+ startups invested by NEXEA have grown 3 to 16 times per year. NEXEA is based in Bandar Sunway, Selangor. For more information, visit us at .

Web3 Traffic Portal Beacon Global Completes Million-Dollar Financing

NEW YORK, US – Media OutReach – 13 September 2022 – resources showed that a Web3 traffic portal called Beacon Global has raised a million-dollar from Investment institutions include Candaq, RNGX, GD Capital, 7 O’Clock Capital, Linden, etc.

According to 7 O’Clock, one of the most active funds in the world and also a very popular & influential fund in NFT, GameFi, Web3.0, and other fields, that they have noticed Beacon Global since its early stage and has started negotiation with them, because they thought what Beacon Global is currently doing is quite promising, and they think Beacon Global will, as its slogan goes, become the beacon that guide beginners in the sea of stars of the metaverse.

Beacon Global is an one-stop Metaverse aggregation platform where guilds, players, game developers, media, KOLs gather together.

Beacon Global is committed to becoming the first step for beginners to enter the Metaverse. It is the emerging Web3 traffic portal in Southeast Asia with its business scope covers media reports, project services, blockchain knowledge education and training, etc., involving multiple vertical tracks like GameFi, DeFi, NFT, Metaverse, etc.

In the future, with the development of time and technology, BG will become a one-stop Metaverse ecological aggregation platform that can meet various comprehensive demands of Metaverse users, such as information display, gameplay tutorials, revenue analysis, wallets, token transfers, NFT value, gaming economy, investment, guild, community, and social networking, etc.

Twitter: https://twitter.com/0xbeaconglobal
Discord: https://discord.gg/beacon-global
Website: https://www.beaconglobal.top
https://twitter.com/gd_capital/status/1567775565041799168
https://twitter.com/7oClockCapital/status/1567790168677154817

Hashtag: #BeaconGlobal

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