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OASYX Unveils New Range of Virtua Fighter NFTs

The new range of Virtua Fighter NFTs will be overseen and developed by franchise creator, Yu Suzuki

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 17 March 2023 — OASYX, an NFT project developed on the Oasys gaming blockchain and published by double jump.tokyo, today announces an exclusive collaboration with SEGA’s iconic 3D fighting game franchise, Virtua Fighter. The collaboration spans the franchise’s first three games – Virtua Fighter, Virtua Fighter 2 and Virtua Fighter 3, and is supervised by Yu Suzuki, the acclaimed and award-winning creator of Virtua Fighter.

As part of the collaboration, fans can acquire limited-edition “VF MAYU” (Japanese – 繭 or “cocoon”) NFTs, which will contain special Virtua Fighter characters, to be incubated and revealed in April 2023. A total of 1,000 “VF MAYU” NFTs will be made available, from 10,000 minted as part of OASYX’s inaugural series of NFTs.

This range of NFTs will include 11 characters from the first three Virtua Fighter games into OASYX’s creative worlds, creating a unique and exciting experience for new and old fans of Virtua Fighter alike.

Yu Suzuki, Creator, Virtua Fighter, said: “During my time as a director at SEGA, I initially developed Virtua Fighter using innovative 3D computer graphics technology, which was cutting-edge and industry-leading at the time. Since then, the Virtua Fighter series has grown to be loved by many players and continues to be supported by numerous fans today.

Mr. Suzuki continues, “Through my work supervising the development of OASYX’s unique worldview, I am delighted to combine innovative technology in the form of blockchain-based NFTs, with three titles from the Virtua Fighter series to create new entertainment for a wide range of gaming fans.”

Further updates on the partnership will be made available on the OASYX and Oasys official social channels.

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OASYX

OASYX is an NFT project for gamers developed on the Oasys blockchain and published by doublejump.tokyo. Each series will work with a legendary game creator as a supervisor, with plans to further collaborate with various other NFT projects. OASYX grants comprehensive utility within the Oasys ecosystem, and will include further collaborations with renowned game projects as they get onboarded on Oasys.

Suzuki will oversee the overall theme and art direction of OASYX’s first NFT series, alongside GODTAIL, a multi-talented Japanese digital artist behind various anime-themed artworks and designs. The first series involves the distribution of 10,000 characters in a Free to Own format that will serve as a base for future Metaverse avatars. In subsequent series, OASYX intends to introduce a wider range of NFTs with supplementary use cases, including new characters, fashion items, and in-game gadgets.

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Oasys

Oasys was established in February 2022 to increase mainstream play-and-earn adoption, and at launch, committed to partnering with 21 gaming and Web3 tech companies to act as validators, such as Bandai Namco Research, SEGA, Ubisoft and Yield Guild Games. Led by a team of blockchain experts and joining forces with the biggest gaming company names to serve as the initial validators, Oasys is revolutionising the gaming industry with its Proof-of-Stake (PoS) based blockchain.

With a focus on creating an ecosystem for gamers and developers to distribute and develop blockchain-based games, Oasys solves the problems game developers face when building games on the blockchain. The trifecta approach of the fastest network powered by the gaming community, a scalable network powered by AAA game developers and the blockchain offering the best user experience with fast transactions and zero gas fees for users, readies participants to enter the Oasys and play.

Virtua Fighter

Virtua Fighter is largely considered to be the world’s first 3D fighting game, making its debut in 1993. Over the years, it has been recognised as a cultural and gaming masterpiece, and has been exhibited at the Smithsonian Institution.

The series continues to lead the fighting game genre today, with its latest release, “Virtua Fighter 5 Ultimate Showdown,” launched in 2021.

Eddid Financial Debuts its Upgraded Intelligent Trading App “Eddid ONE” Creating an Extraordinary All-in-One Global Investment Experience and Unveils the Group’s Future Development Strategy Synchronously

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 16 March 2023 – Eddid Financial delightedly announced that its intelligent flagship trading App, Eddid ONE, was systematically upgraded and now debuts with a unique new look. Today, the Group hosted the “New Eddid ONE Release and Group Development Strategy Sharing Session” at The Murray Hotel in Central, inviting industry peers and media fellows to witness the official launch of the new version of Eddid ONE and share the Group’s future development strategy. The conference also kicked off a series of promotional activities for the Group, including marketing campaigns for Eddid ONE domestically and internationally, as well as industry exchange gatherings.

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Dr. Jerry Tse (CEO of the Group), Mr. Ricky Yeung (COO of the Group), Mr. Barry Cheung (Director of Corporate Sales), and Mr. Ryan Chan (Director of Internet Finance) jointly presided over the lighting ceremony of Eddid ONE.

Since its launch in 2019, Eddid ONE has chalked up millions of downloads. The app converges a wide range of financial products, including Hong Kong and U.S. stocks, Hong Kong and global futures, foreign exchange, and funds, covering global markets comprehensively. It also provides a full suite of functions, including account management, fund allocation, IPO subscriptions, and real-time information, which has been deeply favored by clients. To further enhance the trading experience, Eddid ONE has been upgraded in all aspects with a more concise and clearer interface design, more powerful analysis and trading functions, to help clients effortlessly manage their accounts, stay informed about the latest trends, and capture every investment opportunities. Dr. Jerry Tse, CEO of the Group, stated, “As the Group’s flagship trading App, Eddid ONE has consistently provided investors with professional and intuitive one-stop global investment services. Eddid ONE continues to innovate and bring users refreshing surprises, thoroughly manifesting the Group’s technological research and development capabilities and profound familiarity with the financial market. Eddid Financial has vigorously developed diversified businesses in recent years, expanding its footprint into multiple domains such as Fintech, Investment Banking, Asset Management, Internet Finance, Wealth Management, and Virtual Assets. From the business-to-business (B2B) and business-to-consumer (B2C) perspectives, the Group has holistically refined its products and services while actively expanding overseas markets. It will persist in advancing Fintech innovation and providing individual and corporate customers with more comprehensive, efficient, and secure financial services.”

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The flagship intelligent trading App of Eddid Financial, “Eddid ONE”, has undergone an extensive upgrade and officially debuted with a unique new look.

Mr. Ryan Chan, Director of Internet Finance of the Group, introduced the new Eddid ONE, which not only features its extensively optimized trading interface and functions, but also adopts upscale encryption technology, significantly improving its security level and granting investors a more premium, efficient, and secure investment experience.

Also, Mr. David Wong, Senior Vice President of Corporate Sales of Eddid Financial, presented the Group’s fintech solutions in detail. In addition to the intelligent trading App for investors, the Group has also developed an array of proprietary front and back-end systems to serve different financial institutions, such as Account Opening System (AOS), Customer Data Management Systems (CDMS), Customer Relationship Management (CRM), and Order Management System (OMS), etc. These systems can be upgraded timely in response to customer feedback and market trends to meet the evolving demands of various clients.

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About Eddid Financial

Members of Eddid Financial hold various types of licenses or memberships in major financial markets such as Hong Kong and the United States, including: Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) type 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 9 regulated activities (“RA”) licenses, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the National Futures Association (NFA) approved membership qualifications, Hong Kong money lender license, Trust or Company Service Provider License in Hong Kong, etc.

Eddid Financial is driven by financial technology and is committed to developing diversified business, ranging from retail to institutional business, including but not limited to FinTech, Internet Finance, Wealth Management, Asset Management, Investment Banking, and Virtual Assets, committed to providing comprehensive one-stop financial services and products to customers with safe, reliable, high-quality and convenient trading and investment services.

Australia and Laos Strengthen Cooperation During Visit by Michelle Chan

Lao PDR and Australia Strengthens Cooperation
Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Lao PDR, Mr. Thongphane Savanphet (right), and Deputy Secretary of the Southeast Asia and Global Partners Group, of Australia’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Michelle Chan (left).

One of Australia’s top diplomats, Michelle Chan, visited Laos this week to discuss working towards upgrading bilateral relations to a Comprehensive Partnership.

Cushman & Wakefield: Border Reopening With Mainland Supported Q1 Market Recovery Q1 Transaction Numbers Expected to Climb by 49% Q-O-Q

  • Buyers’ confidence has improved with the full reopening of the Hong Kong-mainland China border, Q1 residential transaction numbers now expected to climb by 49% q-o-q to approximately 12,500 transactions
  • Q1 2023 residential prices rebounded to end decline since 2H 2022, with increases most notable in starter home and mass market segments
  • Market sentiment further supported by Ad Valorem Stamp Duty reduction, developers to expedite new project launches, 2023 residential transaction numbers expected to rise by 25%–35% y-o-y and prices by 5%–10% y-o-y


HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 16 March 2023 – Global real estate services firm Cushman & Wakefield announced its Q1 2023 Hong Kong Residential Market Review and Outlook today. With the border reopening between Hong Kong and mainland China enacted in early February, coupled with the reduction of Ad Valorem Stamp Duty (AVD) in the 2023/2024 Budget, property buyers have regained confidence in the residential market, with prices rebounding. Residential transactions picked up in Q1 and are expected to record an increase of 49% q-o-q, to approximately 12,500 transactions.

Rosanna Tang, Executive Director, Head of Research, Hong Kong, Cushman & Wakefield, said: “The border between mainland China and Hong Kong has reopened, prompting improved market sentiment and buyers’ confidence. Some buyers moved quickly to seize opportunities in the relatively attractive market before prices fully rebounded. Property inquiries and inspections have also increased from the previous lows of last year. The recent government-announced reduction of AVD for residential properties will benefit first-time home buyers and spur demand for small-to-medium-sized properties below the HK$10 million mark. Property transactions will likely gain pace as some developers are now accelerating their launches of new home sales.”

Edgar Lai, Senior Director, Valuation and Advisory, Hong Kong, Cushman & Wakefield added: “The latest government data reveals that Hong Kong’s overall residential property price level in January 2023 ended a consecutive seven-month decline to rise a modest 0.6% YTD, although this price point is still 15% lower than the peak recorded in 2021. Property prices recovered across market segments, with some housing estates even recording mild V-shaped rebounds. Among them, prices at City One Shatin, representing the mass market bracket, rose by 20% q-o-q. Taikoo Shing, in the middle market, recorded an increase of 11.3% q-o-q. Prices at these popular housing estates had been on a downtrend in H2 2022 and underperformed the overall market, mainly due to the impact of rising interest rates and previous stock market volatility. However, the mainland China-Hong Kong border reopening has given these estates a strong boost, with some owners firming up their asking prices due to the more promising outlook. As for the luxury housing segment, prices edged down only slightly in 2022 on the back of strong holding power from luxury homeowners, and hence the price rebound was generally less noted than in the mass market given the large lump sum commanded by such properties. Prices at Residence Bel-Air, representing the luxury market bracket, rose by 5.3% q-o-q. ”

Commenting on the market outlook, Edgar Lai shared: “In terms of primary market supply, we expect developers to focus on launches for mass market and mid-to-low priced properties, in key areas such as Hong Kong Island South, Kai Tak, Northwest New Territories, Sai Sha, and Pak Shek Kok. With the support of the AVD reduction policy, we anticipate that first-time home buyers and upgraders will quicken their pace to enter the market, while mainland buyers will renew their activity to support the recovery in transaction numbers. Considering the low base of transactions last year, it is expected that the annual residential transaction count will rise by 25% to 35% y-o-y, reaching about 58,000 to 60,000 transactions by the end of 2023.”

Rosanna Tang concluded: “Given that interest rates have yet to peak, and geopolitical and economic uncertainty may still impede a full recovery, the residential market may experience fairly sluggish property price movements in 2H this year. Nevertheless, we are delighted to see the government’s active measures to reopen the city, which will help to expedite the return to normalcy in the broader economy and society. Over the long run, we believe that mainland buyers will be integral in supporting a full property market recovery in Hong Kong. The city’s overall property price level is expected to rise by 5-10% for the full year in 2023, and this will be mostly reflected in the 1H period.”

Rosanna Tang, Executive Director, Head of Research, Hong Kong, Cushman & Wakefield (Left) and Edgar Lai, Senior Director, Valuation and Advisory, Hong Kong, Cushman & Wakefield (Right) shared Cushman & Wakefield’s Q1 2023 Hong Kong Residential Market Review and Outlook today.

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About Cushman & Wakefield

Cushman & Wakefield (NYSE: CWK) is a leading global real estate services firm that delivers exceptional value for real estate occupiers and owners. Cushman & Wakefield is among the largest real estate services firms with approximately 52,000 employees in over 400 offices and 60 countries. In Greater China, a network of 23 offices serves local markets across the region, earning recognition and winning multiple awards for industry-leading performance. In 2022, the firm had revenue of $10.1 billion across core services including valuation, consulting, project & development services, capital markets, project & occupier services, industrial & logistics, retail and others. To learn more, visit .hk or follow us on LinkedIn ().

US Orders ByteDance to Sell Stakes in TikTok Over Security Concerns

United States order Bytedance to Hand Over Tiktok Over Security Concerns
U.S. officials are concerned that TikTok could be used for spying or the dissemination of propaganda by China. ( Photo : AP )

The Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) has instructed the Chinese tech giant ByteDance to divest its TikTok US market share to protect consumer data and national security or face a potential ban.

Road Safety Social Media Campaign Aims to Reduce Deaths During Pi Mai

Road safety campaign to lower accidents before Lao New Year.
Road safety campaign to lower accidents before Lao New Year.

Five popular Facebook pages in Laos have come together to launch a road safety campaign aimed at reducing accidents and fatalities during Lao New Year.

AIA Hong Kong announces signing of Memorandum of Understanding with The GBA Healthcare Group

Provides one-stop, diversified and quality cross-border medical healthcare services to customers in the Guangdong–Hong Kong–Macao Greater Bay Area

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 16 March 2023 – As cross-border travel between Hong Kong and Mainland China fully resumes and residents travelling between the two locations become more frequent, their demand for medical healthcare services is also gaining momentum. AIA Hong Kong, together with Blue Cross (Asia-Pacific) Insurance Limited (“Blue Cross”) and U Care Hong Kong Medical Limited (“U Care”) under AIA Group, are pleased to announce today the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with The GBA Healthcare Group Limited (“GBAH”) and its subsidiary, WellDoc Limited (collectively “GBAH Group”). The MOU aims to provide a diversified range of quality medical and healthcare services via GBAH Group’s vast medical services network in the Greater China region to designated AIA Hong Kong, Blue Cross and U Care customers residing in the Greater Bay Area (GBA). Designated customers can have access to GBAH Group’s medical institutions in Guangdong and Hong Kong, including UMP Medical Centres, and receive services that are consistent with the level of care adopted in Hong Kong. Such services include preventive care, continuity of treatment, chronic disease management, specialist care services and hospital admissions, as well as basic vaccination arrangements, medical check-ups and cross-border treatment, etc.

Mr Alger Fung, Chief Executive Officer of AIA Hong Kong & Macau, said, “The collaboration between AIA Hong Kong, together with AIA Group’s Blue Cross and U Care, and GBAH Group, leverages the strengths of both organisations to help customers live ‘Healthier, Longer, Better Lives’. Through providing comprehensive and diversified medical management and healthcare services, the collaboration will enhance customers’ health as well as their quality of life. The GBA Healthcare Group has extensive experiences in providing medical services according to the high standard of practice implemented in Hong Kong, enabling our individual life and group insurance customers who travel frequently between Hong Kong and the GBA or reside in both locations, to receive medical and healthcare services that are consistent with the level of care adopted in Hong Kong uninterruptedly.”

Ms Bonnie Tse, Chief Executive Officer of Blue Cross, said, “We are greatly encouraged by the collaboration, which will benefit both the customers of Blue Cross and U Care network, enabling our customers to enjoy quality cross-border healthcare services that are more diversified, extensive and accessible in the near future. While it is a sign of our continuous efforts in elevating customer experience, it also highlights our leading position in the field of healthcare insurance.”

Established in 2015, GBAH focuses on developing evidence based medical services management models in the GBA. Since it was founded, The GBAH has established the General Practice Oriented Learning and Development (GOLD) Training Programme, which adhered to the standard of diagnosis and treatment found in Hong Kong’s family medicine practice and has been accredited by the Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP). The GBAH has trained more than 2,000 GOLD family doctors and nurses in various cities around the GBA. It has also collaborated with local authorities to establish more than 100 Hong Kong-style Family Doctor Clinics at public community health service centres and built three Hong Kong and Macau Residents Health Service Centres through partnerships with major hospitals to offer members an integrated outpatient and inpatient medical services as found in Hong Kong.

Dr Sun Yiu Kwong, Chairman of The GBA Healthcare Group, said, “We are very excited to be partnering up with AIA Hong Kong, Blue Cross and U Care to drive coordinated healthcare services together. In the past, insurance companies have mainly focused on providing medical claims to their customers. Underpinned by its ‘customer-centricity’ philosophy, AIA Hong Kong has been providing an array of innovative services, from ‘AIA Vitality’ to prevention and protection, and treatment to recovery support, to their customers throughout their health journey. AIA Hong Kong’s purpose to help customers live ‘Healthier, Longer, Better Lives’ resonates with our Group’s vision of making family doctors customers’ first point of contact for healthcare services to help them stay healthy. We are committed to providing top quality medical and healthcare services to address customers’ medical needs. We look forward to working with AIA Hong Kong, Blue Cross and U Care to help our customers lead healthier lives.”

The collaboration reflects AIA Hong Kong, Blue Cross and U Care’s steadfast commitment in supporting the Government’s efforts in bolstering the primary healthcare system. Through robust collaborations with medical and healthcare service providers and making reference to the Government’s “family doctor for all” medical care concept, the collaboration strives to offer individual life and group insurance customers access to family doctor services so they can receive appropriate preventive care, thereby strengthening chronic disease management and enabling them to receive specialist treatment as necessary to enhance personal health and disease prevention.

The collaboration between AIA Hong Kong, Blue Cross and U Care and GBAH Group will kick off in the GBA area, and is expected to be extended to other major cities in Mainland China to ensure interconnectivity of healthcare services. Additional arrangements will be announced in due course.

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About AIA Hong Kong & Macau

AIA Group Limited established its operations in Hong Kong in 1931. To date, AIA Hong Kong and AIA Macau have close to 18,000 financial planners1 , as well as an extensive network of brokerage and bancassurance partners. We serve over 3.4 million customers2 , offering them a wide selection of professional services and products ranging from individual life, group life, accident, medical and health, pension, personal lines insurance to investment-linked assurance schemes with numerous investment options. We are also dedicated to providing superb product solutions to meet the financial needs of high net worth customers.

1 as at 31 December 2022
2 Including AIA Hong Kong and AIA Macau’s individual life, group insurance and pension customers (as at 31 December 2022)

About Blue Cross (Asia-Pacific) Insurance Limited

Blue Cross (Asia-Pacific) Insurance Limited (“Blue Cross”) is a subsidiary of AIA Group Limited. With over 50 years of operational experience in the insurance industry, Blue Cross provides a comprehensive range of products and services including medical, travel and general insurance, which cater to the needs of both individual and corporate customers. Blue Cross distributes its products through various channels, including AIA agency force, online platform, direct sales, BEA network, insurance agents and brokers, as well as travel agencies. In 2023, Blue Cross is assigned a financial strength rating of A (Excellent) and the long-term issuer credit rating of “a+” (Excellent) by A.M. Best, a global full-service credit rating firm specialising in the financial service industry. For the latest rating, please access .

About The GBA Healthcare Group

The GBA Healthcare Group Limited was founded in Hong Kong in 2015 by a group of family doctors from Hong Kong and insurance related professionals, with the goal of developing value-based healthcare opportunities in the Greater Bay Area. In 2021, GBAH has evolved to become an independently managed entity, with strategic investment from Chow Tai Fook Enterprises Limited, the flagship investment family office of the Cheng Yu Tung family. GBAH focuses on partnering up with various regional governments and insurance companies in the GBA to develop value-based health plans for citizens of the GBA. As of December 31, 2022, The GBA Healthcare Group has built over 100 public private partnership clinical centers across the GBA and has trained and accredited over 2,000 family doctors and nurses.

Olympic and Paralympic Games Celebrated in Vientiane

Celebration of 500 Days Before Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Vientiane
A government official competing in a friendly pétanque contest

The French Embassy in Laos organized a sports event on 14 March 2023 in the garden of the French Institute 500 days before the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympics.