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Taiwan’s TCCF 2022 Drives $32 Million Growth in Asia Content Market

The third edition of TCCF (Taiwan Creative Content Fest) took place from November 3 to 13, 2022, at Songshan Cultural and Creative Park in Taipei, Taiwan.

TAIPEI, TAIWAN – Media OutReach – 16 November 2022 – A record-setting 60 thousand visits were recorded at the third edition of TCCF (Taiwan Creative Content Fest), exceeding the previous year’s footfall by twofold. The organizer, TAICCA (Taiwan Creative Content Agency) attributes this increase, in part, to the extension of TCCF’s program from 5 to 11 days, and to the expanded pitching program with greater participation from international buyers. Nearly 100 events were held throughout the 11-day festival, including exhibitions and performances that opened to the public throughout, attracting bumper crowds.

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PITCHING

A total of 42 original projects were pitched at TCCF 2022, attracting online and offline buyers from Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, Vietnam, Thailand, Australia, Spain, France and Canada. Among the 42 pitches, 24 were paneled by a delegation from Series Mania, Europe’s largest festival, forum and school, dedicated to series. This followed an agreement, signed between TAICCA and Series Mania earlier this year, to facilitate co-production between Taiwan and Europe.

They selected a series titled JUDOKA, which tells the true story of a washed-up judo athlete from Taiwan, who falls in love with a gold-medal judo athlete from North Korea. JUDOKA will be presented on the Taiwan pavilion at Series Mania 2023, which takes place from March 21 to 23. According to the producers, Y.C. Tom Lee and Jae Yang, their project is already backed by the South Korean production company, Hanmac Culture Group, and recently caught the attention of another production company based in Serbia.

MARKET

A key content marketplace in Asia, TCCF 2022 gathered 133 exhibitors from Taiwan and the surrounding region. More than 100 international online and offline buyers visited the Market, which featured 812 titles – mostly by Taiwanese creators. The organizer, TAICCA is optimistic about growth in the Asia content marketplace, estimating a projected value in excess of 1 billion TWD from leads generated at the TCCF 2022 Market.

Taiwanese production company, Screenworks Asia exhibited some of its popular titles, including drama series The Making of An Ordinary Woman 2. The company’s Senior Planner in Content Production, Echo Ku saw great value in how TCCF 2022 brought together professionals from different areas of the entertainment industry in one place. Ku discovered valuable, cross-domain opportunities in music and gaming, plus she received practical feedback from international and domestic collaborators.

INNOVATIONS

Open to the public throughout all 11 days of TCCF 2022, Innovations aimed to inspire visitors with the future of content creation. It featured 26 exhibitors from USA, Japan, France and Taiwan, displaying 19 individual XR, interactive projection, and NFT works.

Within the Innovations space, Stereo staged “future of music” performances from 42 groups, collaborating in 33 shows, across 3 main stages. Lighting technology, modern dance, contemporary circus performance, film projection, live podcast, and other performing arts were combined to create an avant-garde spectacle.

Taiwanese indie rock band, Sorry Youth performed on a four-sided stage at the Stereo event, offering their audience a multitude of experiential perspectives. The band say they’ve noticed a resurgence of interest in live music, and highlighted their intention to bring new technologies into their live performances.

FORUM

The TCCF 2022 Forum featured an international lineup of 45 speakers. Asia Contents Producer in the Video Streaming Department at Japan’s Rakuten TV, Kim Kyoung-eun joined a Spotlight event about BL (Boy’s Love) drama, addressing how Taiwanese BL content creators can find a niche in the global market. Kim was excited to share that the number of viewers of Taiwanese BL dramas in Japan has increased 25 times since 2018. She believes this trend can continue, so long as the production quality remains high.

CEO of Singapore’s Star Ritz International Entertainment, Angie Chai joined an Industry Talk on Emerging Investment Opportunities in the Content Industry. She spoke about the paradigm shift from local television audiences to global OTT audiences. According to Chai, the biggest emerging investment opportunity is in content created for OTT.

Hashtag: #TCCF

About TCCF

TCCF (Taiwan Creative Content Fest) is a key content marketplace in Asia, gathering selected entertainment content from Taiwan, and bringing buyers and professionals from all over the world to Taipei. TCCF offers diverse events like pitching sessions, content and music showcases, forum panels, and immersive experiences to connect you with promising stories, fundings, and global partners. Stay tuned to the official website [www.tccf.tw] and social media for news about next year’s events.

Two-Day Business Masters Event Aims to Kickstart your Business Career!

Business consultancy Katayst Partners is hosting a two-day event from 26-27 November designed to give business owners the skills and strategies they need to grow their businesses and achieve their business goals. Around 100-120 local business owners and their teams are expected to attend the event.

Hong Kong ICT Awards 2022– Smart Mobility Award Winners Unveiled Smart Mobility Grand Award Goes to Self-service Biometric Identification System

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 16 November 2022 – Steered by the Office of the Government Chief Information Officer and organised by GS1 Hong Kong (GS1 HK), the Hong Kong ICT Awards 2022 – Smart Mobility Award Presentation Ceremony was held in HKCEC today. Over 80 entries from 3 different streams had been received this year, breaking the application number record since GS1 HK organised the Award 5 years ago, and 12 awardees are crowned. Companies of varying sizes from different sectors, including SMEs, start-ups, listed companies, government departments, education institutions and more, are increasingly committed to digital innovation and have proved themselves worthy of distinction.

Ms. Anna Lin, Chief Executive of GS1 Hong Kong (red dress in the middle) and the HKICT Awards - Smart Mobility Award winners.
Ms. Anna Lin, Chief Executive of GS1 Hong Kong (red dress in the middle) and the HKICT Awards – Smart Mobility Award winners.

The “Smart Mobility Award” aims to encourage the development and adoption of Smart Tourism, Smart Logistics and Smart Transport applications, in order to drive the growth of smart city and enhance the quality of life, creating a more convenient, safer and more efficient environment for citizens and tourists.

Ms. Anna Lin, Chief Executive of GS1 HK said, “As the pandemic begins to ease and outbound travel restrictions gradually relaxed, the logistics, transportation and tourism industries are tapping in new technologies to prepare for the rebound in passengers and transportation needs forthcoming. From facilitating passenger departure to supporting passenger navigation and travel booking products, they are capitalizing on the trends; we also see solutions that address the day-to-day issues, for example mitigating parking and transport problems, automating the logistics processes, as well as ensuring construction quality, they are raising the bar for people living standard and business operations.”

Hong Kong Airport Authority won “Smart Mobility Grand Award” and “Smart Mobility (Smart Transport) Gold Award” with its “Flight Token Travel”. A convenient service for majority of travelers and manpower / cost saving for the authority, Flight Token Travel is a self-service biometric identification system that enables passengers to enjoy a seamless departure journey at Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA). With Flight Token Travel, passengers can pass through various departure checkpoints – from check-in and bag drop to security checks and boarding – by simply showing their faces, and without having to present their travel documents and boarding passes again.

The list of Smart Mobility awardees is shown below. For the details, please visit: https://www.gs1hk.org/sites/default/files/publications/GS1%20HK_SMA%202022%20booklet_Final.pdf

There are 3 award streams under the Hong Kong ICT Awards 2022 – Smart Mobility Award, namely Smart Logistics, Smart Tourism and Smart Transport. Selected contestants will be awarded with Gold/ Silver/ Bronze Award, or Certificate of Merit after undergoing adjudication processes and interviews by the judging panel, comprised of members and professionals from the ICT associations, companies, academic and government institutions.

Hong Kong ICT Awards 2022 – Smart Mobility Award winners list (in alphabetical order):

Category Award Organisation Winning Entry
Smart Mobility Grand Airport Authority Hong Kong Flight Token Travel
Smart Transport Gold Airport Authority Hong Kong Flight Token Travel
Silver eSIX Limited 5G+ Super Connector
Silver Sino Parking Services Limited / Halo Energy Limited Electrifying Existing Car Park with
Charging Technology to be EV-Ready
Merit Urban.Systems Company Limited MobiPro: Autonomous Vehicle
Mobility-as-a-Service Solution
Smart Logistics Gold iLab, Faculty of Architecture, The University of Hong Kong / Estates Office, HKU / Paul Y. Engineering / Logistics and Supply Chain MultiTech R&D Centre Remote e-Inspection System for
Cross Border MiC Logistics
Gold Schenker International (H.K.) Limited / BPS Global
Management Limited
Asia’s First Communal Automated
Logistics Centre

Integrated with Smart Manufacturing – AMC Automated Logistics Centre

Silver Kin Shun Information Technology (Hong Kong) Limited Zeek SaaS Solutions
Merit CUHK Medical Centre Smart Logistics for CUHK Medical Centre
Smart Tourism Gold Maphive Technology Limited / Lands Department Creation of 3D Indoor Map for Smart City Mobility
Silver Klook Travel Technology Company Limited Klook’s Dedicated Booking & Distribution Solutions for Global Partners
Silver Timable Limited Timable
Merit West Kowloon Cultural District Authority West Kowloon Cultural District Mobile App

For details about “Smart Mobility Award”, please visit https://www.gs1hk.org/SmartMobilityAward

Hashtag: #GS1HongKong

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About GS1 Hong Kong

Founded by the Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce in 1989, GS1 Hong Kong is the local chapter of GS1®, which supports companies’ digitalisation to enhance supply chain transparency and efficiency, ensure product authenticity, and facilitate online and offline commerce with global supply chain standards (including GTIN & barcodes) and a full spectrum of standard-based platforms, solutions and services.

Currently, GS1 HK has around 8,000 corporate members covering close to 20 industries including retail consumer goods, food and food services, healthcare, apparel, logistics as well as information and technology. By engaging with communities of trading partners, industry organisations, government, and technology providers, GS1 HK is fostering a collaborative ecosystem with the vision of “Smarter Business, Better Life”.

Headquartered in Brussels, Belgium, GS1® is a not-for-profit, standards organisation that has 115 national chapters serving 150 economies globally. For more information, please visit .

Liberty partners with Prodima to help Vietnamese access great auto insurance

HO CHI MINH CITY, VIETNAM Media OutReach – 16 November 2022 – In their continuous efforts to help customers “embrace today, confidently pursue tomorrow”, Liberty Insurance Vietnam was privileged to embark on a partnership with Prodima Vietnam, a full-service online marketing agency to make their insurance services and products more accessible to Vietnamese car owners.

According to the Insurance Association of Vietnam, the first seven months of 2022 showed signs of growth in auto insurance with an 11.4% increase year-over-year. To adapt to the market rebound, Liberty created a digital auto insurance experience featuring a transparent and convenient online quote tool. Finding a quote takes less than 2 minutes. With Liberty’s innovation, Vietnamese drivers and car owners now have direct access to customized insurance rates for thousands of vehicles – no transaction, no hidden fee.

In addition to the powerful digital quotation tool, users can enjoy vehicle self-inspection on their personal phones. This innovation was launched during the COVID-19 pandemic when physical interactions were limited for health and safety purposes. Responding to customers’ needs, Liberty Vietnam developed and offered a self-inspection service available on smartphones and tablets. Customers can comfortably take photos and provide vehicle information with their personal devices.

Liberty also takes a further step to improve customer centricity. Vietnamese drivers and car owners now have the power to determine policy coverage and customize car insurance packages online, so that they pay for only what they need.

“We are delighted to elevate the auto insurance experience for the users and we are proud to support the growing community of car drivers and car owners in Vietnam. The feedback from our Vietnamese customers has been excellent. They love being able to calculate their insurance rates and select the product that matches their needs,” Mr. Jean Michoud, Regional Head of Digital and Direct Distribution at Liberty Insurance.

“As one of the pioneers in Vietnam to offer a complete online purchasing platform, Liberty takes pride in our advanced technology capabilities. Our strategic approach to technology is designed to offer best-in-class solutions with speed and flexibility, mirroring our agile business approach and our mission to offer quality insurance products at lower costs. Thanks to the partnership with Prodima, more Vietnamese drivers and car owners can find us and enjoy a truly great auto insuranceHashtag: #LibertyInsuranceVietnam

About Liberty

Liberty Insurance Vietnam is a 100% owned strategic business unit of Liberty Mutual Insurance Group. Headquartered in Boston, Liberty Mutual Insurance Group is a diversified global insurer and the sixth-largest property and casualty insurer in the U.S based on the 2020 gross written premium. It ranks 78th on the Fortune 100 list of largest corporations in the U.S. based on 2021 revenue. As of 31 December 2021, Liberty Mutual Insurance Group had US$48.2 billion in annual consolidated revenue. We employ over 45,000 employees in 29 countries around the world.

In Vietnam, Liberty Insurance offers high-quality insurance products and 24/7 support via the country’s first multi-function Customer Service Center. Liberty provides comprehensive insurance products for vehicles, homes, health, travel, property, and liability through traditional, direct, and online channels at affordable rates. Liberty is appreciated for its service quality, providing customers with robust insurance solutions to freely enjoy life.

Strengthened EU-Taiwan Tie in Future Network Technologies

TAIPEI, TAIWAN – Media OutReach – 16 November 2022 – The Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) and the European Union (EU) DG CONNECT co-hosted the “EU-Taiwan Joint 6G SNS Workshop” in Taipei on 15 November 2022 . The purpose is to share the results of the EU-Taiwan 5G collaboration projects, and to announce the advanced research and development plan of the 6G technology. The EU delegates shared the Smart Networks and Services (SNS) initiative under the “Horizon Europe” framework, on the plan from B5G to 6G, to facilitate joint discussions on the further 6G cooperation.

Dr. Chyou-Huey Chiou, the Director General of DoIT, MOEA, indicated that Taiwan possesses world-leading semiconductor and Information and Communication Technology clusters. Focused on advanced industrial technologies, Taiwan and the EU can complement each other’s advantages to devote to innovation and R&D cooperation and enhance our industries’ competitiveness further.

The EU delegate, Mr. Bernard Barani, Deputy Head of Unit at Future Connectivity Systems, DG CONNECT, acknowledged the quality of the EU partnership with Taiwan in the context of 5G developments. He indicated that continuing such a partnership between Taiwan and the EU should be discussed in the context of 6G developments, with the objective or reinforcing 6G global supply chain capabilities.

Dr. Colin Wilcock, Chairman of the SNS-JU and 6G-IA, in his remarks mentioned that Taiwan is widely recognized by the world in the fields of microelectronics and ICT, and Taiwan has a strong end-to-end industry chain and the ability to rapidly develop trial system. He believed the cooperation between the EU and Taiwan would accelerate the global development of the 6G SNS ecosystem.

Since 2016, the EU and Taiwan have invested a total of 18 million euros for the projects, 10 countries, more than 30 industrial and academia teams have joined the project focusing on applications in smart manufacturing and disaster prevention and relief with drones.

EU plans to lead a delegation to visit Taiwan next year, and MOEA will facilitate bilateral policy level cooperation agreement, including proposing the signing of an MoU between respective industrial associations in 2023. It is expected, both parties will be able to expand cooperation to other areas, as to prolong the strategic partnerships.

The Social Chain AG: Dr. Georg Kofler designated new CEO

  • Dr. Georg Kofler will take over as new CEO of The Social Chain AG as of January 1st, 2023
  • Current CEO Wanja S. Oberhof becomes President of Social Chain US Inc. and focuses on the expansion of the US business
  • Ralf Dümmel takes over sole management of DS Group
  • Costs are reduced by 30 percent: through synergies, cost cuttings and a more efficient organizational structure
  • Successful refinancing: working capital financing of EUR 125 million secured for three years
  • Dr. Georg Kofler declares subordination, creating EUR 36 million of additional equity

BERLIN, GERMANY – EQS Newswire – 16 November 2022 – Dr. Georg Kofler will take over as CEO of The Social Chain AG as of January 1st, 2023. The current CEO, Wanja S. Oberhof, will chair the management of the US business as President of Social Chain US Inc. and will be additionally responsible for all Group M&A activities. Ralf Dümmel will fully focus on the sole management of the DS Group with immediate effect and will therefore resign from his position as management board member.

Photo (left to right): Wanja S. Oberhof, Dr. Georg Kofler, Ralf Dümmel. Credit: The Social Chain AG/ Boris Breuer/ Stefan Groenveld

Photo (left to right): Wanja S. Oberhof, Dr. Georg Kofler, Ralf Dümmel. Credit: The Social Chain AG/ Boris Breuer/ Stefan Groenveld

In its new structure, The Social Chain AG is managed by Dr. Georg Kofler as CEO and Andreas Schneider as CFO. Henrike Luszick and Henning Giesecke will continue to serve as members of the Supervisory Board of The Social Chain AG. A third member of the Supervisory Board will be announced shortly.

Cost reduction of 30 percent

The Social Chain AG is cutting its costs by 30 percent. The cost reduction will have full effect in the 2023 financial year: It will be achieved through synergies, significant savings in HR and structural costs and more efficient organizational structures throughout the group. With these changes, The Social Chain AG is responding to the challenging market environment and thereby ensuring its entrepreneurial options for the future.

Financing structure of Social Chain AG significantly improved:

Working Capital financing of EUR 125 million secured by a bank consortium for three years. EUR 25 million acquisition loan repaid.

DS Group, a 100% subsidiary of The Social Chain AG, successfully closed a working capital facility of EUR 125 million with a bank consortium. The credit facility has an initial fixed term of three years with the contractual options to prolong.

In addition, Dr. Georg Kofler contributes to the company’s equity by subordinating shareholder loans totaling EUR 36 million.

Furthermore, The Social Chain AG repaid EUR 25 million of the existing acquisition loan for the purchase of DS Group.

As a result, The Social Chain AG significantly improved its financing structure: Overall, current financial liabilities were reduced from EUR 197 million to EUR 35 million. Non-current financial liabilities increased from EUR 114 million to EUR 233 million.[1] In total EUR 44 million financial debt has been repaid, while the current financial liabilities have been reduced by EUR 162 million.

Quote Dr. Georg Kofler:
“As an entrepreneur and anchor shareholder, I am committed to the business model of The Social Chain AG. As we all know the current market environment is really challenging. Many times in my professional career I have experienced and proven that under the pressure of crises new business opportunities arise. Our team, our business partners and our shareholders can be assured that I will bring in all my entrepreneurial energy and experience to lead the Social Chain AG into a profitable and sustainable future.”

Quote Wanja S. Oberhof:
“As co-founder of The Social Chain AG, it was always my intention to build an international company. I realized that only a crystal clear focus on internationalization can lead to success, which I could not execute in my role as CEO. I am excited that my long-time business partner Dr. Georg Kofler is taking over the position of CEO, enabling me to fully focus on the expansion of the international business.”

Quote Ralf Dümmel:
“My core strength is the direct operational business: rolling up my sleeves, sourcing products, driving innovations and orchestrating and executing the omnichannel sales of our innovative product portfolio – that’s my life. The new structure of the Management Board allows me to dedicate all my energy to reach the maximum impact on sales and product innovation.”

The content of this press release is for information purposes only and does not constitute investment advice or other recommendations pursuant to the German Securities Trading Act by The Social Chain AG or its affiliated companies. The information provided cannot replace investment advice. The information contained in this press release is not to be construed as an assurance of possible price developments and should not be construed as a request to enter into a transaction. The information contained herein does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to sell securities or rights, or a solicitation to trade in securities or rights. Accordingly, The Social Chain AG and its affiliates make no representations or commitments as to the accuracy, completeness or correctness of the information or opinions contained herein. We assume no liability for direct or indirect damages caused by and/or in connection with the distribution and/or use of this document. The statements correspond to the status at the time of the preparation of this document. They may become obsolete due to future developments without the document being changed.

[1] These are ACTUAL figures as of 31.12.2021 compared to the reported numbers of 30.09.2022, the latter assuming full closing of the credit facility that was signed on 10.10.2022.

Hashtag: #TheSocialChainAG

The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.

Tiger Cubs Trafficked from Laos Confiscated in Thailand

Thai-Police-holding-tiger-cubs-they-rescued | Photo credit: การเมือง-ชุมชน

After months of questioning the husband following initial suspicions, the police managed to arrest the couple red-handed and seized four baby tigers from them that were allegedly trafficked from Laos.

Taiwanese gourmet food truck in Korea!! Inviting you to enjoy nostalgic Taiwanese delicacies

TAIPEI, TAIWAN – Media OutReach – 16 November 2022 – To celebrate the reopening of Taiwan’s borders, after Tourism Bureau spokescouple Kim Jae-woo and his wife’s IG live broadcast in Shilin Night Market, the Tourism Bureau invited them to attend the Taiwanese food truck event. Those who want to enjoy complimentary bubble tea and miner’s bento can do so via SNS upload by following on-site instructions!

Tourism Bureau Taiwanese gourmet food truck activity KV

Tourism Bureau Taiwanese gourmet food truck activity KV

The food truck begins its tour from Busan on November 16th, passing through Daegu on the 17th, Gwangju on the 18th, and reaching its final destination in Seoul on the 19th & 20th. The food truck serves lunch and dinner daily, where Oh!Bear, the Tourism Bureau’s mascot, and Kim Jae-woo and his wife will also attend the function. Please refer to the Instagram account of Taiwan Tourism Bureau (https://www.instagram.com/taiwantour_kr/) for further details. This is an event that is not to be missed for travel enthusiasts and fans of Taiwan!

Taiwan resumed visa-free and quarantine-free entry on October 13th, hence travel agencies have launched promotional events and tour packages. Besides night market delicacies, numerous restaurants throughout Taiwan (Taipei, Taichung, Tainan, and Kaohsiung) have earned Michelin stars in 2022. So come to Taiwan now to savor a wide selection of gourmet food! Keep a close eye on the Instagram account of Taiwan Tourism Bureau – see you at the Taiwanese food truck!