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TRON Founder Justin Sun and Stablecoin USDD Appear in Financial District, San Francisco

GENEVA, SWITZERLAND – Media OutReach – 8 October 2022 – Recently, a billboard featuring Justin Sun, the founder of TRON, and TRON’s stablecoin USDD appeared in the Financial District of San Francisco, CA, to promote the blockchain industry to one of the world’s finance strongholds. Analysts believe that Sun was trying to send a positive signal to blockchain practitioners during the crypto winter to boost their confidence.

The billboard in the Financial District is believed to be Sun’s third appearance within a month to promote the industry in a landmark area, after one occasion in Times Square, NY, and one at the JFK Airport. In addition, Justin Sun has recently appeared on the world’s leading finance media Bloomberg, renowned blockchain media Coindesk, and TechCrunch, a famous American technology blog, to expand the influence of the crypto world online.

Moreover, recent days have frequently seen Justin Sun appearing at social events, calling for the revival of the crypto industry. He first represented TRON in Binance Blockchain Week in Paris, and then delivered an online speech at the Upbit Developer Conference (UDC) in South Korea. In Paris, Sun joined other members of the panel to discuss the status quo of Web 3.0, key projects, user experience, security concerns, and other pressing matters concerning the industry’s future.

Justin Sun Speaks at Binance Blockchain Week in Paris

In his recent speech at the Upbit Developer Conference (UDC) in South Korea, Justin Sun stressed again the promising prospect of Web 3.0 to the audience. He commented that the scale of virtual assets had expanded exponentially over the past decade, and such rapid growth would not slow down in the future. Although Web 3.0 still confronts obstacles including government regulation and the lack of public consensus, Sun believes, the future belongs to digitalization.

Since the downturn of the crypto market began in April 2022, Justin Sun, one of the leading figures in the industry, has expressed his optimism on many occasions, actively building up confidence among practitioners and investors. In an exclusive interview with Swiss business media Bilan in June, Jun said that the industry is now different from that in 2018: after years of development, blockchain and cryptocurrency are more and more accepted and adopted by the world, which is an unstoppable trend. Meanwhile, he added, “Restoring confidence takes time, but a bear market will not be the end for the industry.”

During the market crisis in July, Sun and the TRON DAO Reserve provided a safety net for the industry by purchasing BTC and other liquid digital assets. Moreover, Sun and TRON planned to provide $5 billion to rescue those crypto companies struggling for survival. More recently, he and TRON held a series of Hackathon competitions, setting up a $1.2 million prize pool to discover innovative, high-quality projects and better help developers with technical development during the crypto winter.

As Sun suggested, the crypto industry has yet to reach the end of innovation, and TRON will never give up support for those Web 3.0 enthusiasts. Meanwhile, TRON will strive to popularize blockchain technology and innovative cross-chain solutions, hoping not only to empower better research and development but also to facilitate connecting the overall blockchain ecosystems around the world.

The San Francisco Financial District serves as the city’s main central business district. Home to six Fortune 500 companies, it provides over 370,000 jobs. Montgomery Street, sometimes called “Wall Street of the West”, is the traditional heart of the district. San Francisco and the surrounding Bay Area are the most important financial center on the West Coast of the United States. The city proper has a population of around 880,000, with around 180,000 residents of Chinese descent, the density of whom is the highest in the western hemisphere and the number of whom is only second to New York.

Hashtag: #TRONDAO

Thirty-nine PolyU research projects granted the NSFC’s Young Scientists Fund 2022, with PolyU ranking as the top recipient among local universities

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 7 October 2022 – Thirty-nine research projects led by young researchers at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) have been recognised by the National Natural Science Foundation of China’s (NSFC) Young Scientists Fund 2022 (the Fund), with PolyU ranking as the top grant recipient in terms of the number of projects awarded among local universities.

The Fund has been expanded to allow researchers and universities in Hong Kong to apply for the first time. Each project will be granted funding of RMB 300,000 to support basic research work for three years.

The awarded PolyU research projects cover a wide spectrum of topics, including environmental protection, green living environment, climate change, construction technology, and innovation in AI-assisted medical devices, fostering a better future for our changing living environment.

Professor Christina WONG, Director of Research and Innovation at PolyU, said, “We are thankful for the support from the NSFC Young Scientists Fund for Hong Kong researchers, which will facilitate and strengthen our research projects and scientists’ development. With top-notch scholars and experts, PolyU is dedicated to conducting impactful research in interdisciplinary fields, making positive contributions to Hong Kong and the Nation’s technology and socioeconomic advancement.”

Under the talent funding system of the NSFC, the Fund supports young researchers to freely choose their research topics within the funding scope of the NSFC to conduct basic research, fosters the ability of young scientists to independently undertake research projects and do creative research, stimulates the creative thinking of young scientists, and trains upcoming talents for basic research.

This year, PolyU not only gained the leading position in the Young Scientists Fund, but also made good achievements in other funds and programmes from NSFC.

Hashtag: #PolyU

Japan Supports Three Projects in Laos in the Education and Healthcare Sector

The Government of Japan will be providing grant assistance worth USD 270,000 for three projects in Xayaboury, Xieng Khouang and Vientiane Provinces.

First-Ever Mine Action Project Launched in Phongsaly

Attendees at the Resilient Integrated Mine Action (RIMA) project at Khua district in Phongsaly province.

The non-governmental organization, Humanity & Inclusion (HI) has officially kicked off the first phase of the Resilient Integrated Mine Action (RIMA) project in Phongsaly province.

Sing Tao News Corporation “Leader of the Year 2021” Awards Presentation Ceremony

A Salute to Outstanding Contributions and Extraordinary Precedents

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 7 October 2022 – Sing Tao News Corporation Limited’s “Leader of the Year 2021” Awards Presentation Ceremony and Gala Dinner, was held today at the Grand Hyatt Hong Kong to pay tribute to the distinguished individuals. The annual event is organised by Sing Tao Daily, Headline Daily and The Standard of Sing Tao News Corporation Limited. Five categories of distinguished Leader of the Year winners were honoured at the gala dinner.

Sing Tao News Corporation Limited

Sing Tao News Corporation Limited “Leader of the Year 2021” Awards Presentation Ceremony was held on Sep 20. The Event was officiated by Mr Kwok Ying-shing (right), Co-Chairman of Sing Tao News Corporation Limited,The Honourable John KC Lee (middle), Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and Mr Choi Karson Ka-tsan (left), Co-Chairman of Sing Tao News Corporation Limited

Launched in 1994 by Sing Tao News Corporation Limited, the Leader of the Year Awards Presentation Ceremony has been taking place for 28 years to recognise and encourage the achievements of Hong Kong’s most exemplary individuals. They have made outstanding contributions towards HKSAR’s success and prosperity, linking it to the Greater China and the international community, establishing role models for the younger generation, and inspiring the public to strive for the best to help develop Hong Kong. This year, we are pleased to have the Honourable John Lee, Chief Executive of the HKSAR, as our guest-of-honour. Respected industry leaders also joined us to acknowledge the outstanding new leaders.

The five award categories are: Commerce & Industry/ Finance; Community/ Public Affairs/ Environment & Conservation; Education/ Professions/ Technology & Innovation; Sports/ Culture/ Performing Arts; and Young Entrepreneur. Mr Rimsky Yuen chaired a panel of judges, comprising professional and experienced people. Here are the winners:

Category Winner Presenter
Commerce & Industry/ Finance Ms Nisa Leung*
Managing Partner
Qiming Venture Partners
*Mrs Sophie Leung as representative to receive the Award
The Honourable Paul Chan Mo-po
Financial Secretary
The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
Community/ Public Affairs/ Environment & Conservation Playright Children’s Play Association*
*Ms Anita Ma, Chairperson of Executive Committee as representative to receive the Award
Mr Rimsky Yuen
Chairman of the Panel of Judges
Leader of the Year 2021
Education/ Professions/ Technology & Innovation Professor Jiaya Jia
Founder and Chairman
SmartMore Corporation Limited

Dr Xiaoyong Shen*
Co-Founder and CEO
SmartMore Corporation Limited
*Mr Oscar Hui as representative of Dr Xiaoyong Shen to receive the Award

Mr Paul Lam Ting-kwok
Secretary for Justice
The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
Sports/ Culture/ Performing Arts Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games Hong Kong, China Athletes
Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games Hong Kong, China Athletes
The Honourable John KC Lee
Chief Executive
Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
People’s Republic of China
Young Entrepreneur Mr Norman Cheung
Co-Founder and CEO
Boxful

Mr Carl Wu*
Co-Founder
Boxful

*Mr Norman Cheung as representative to receive the Award

Ir Sunny Lee Wai-kwong
Board Chairman,
Hong Kong Applied Science and Technology Research Institute Company Limited

Mr Kwok Ying-shing, Co-Chairman of Sing Tao News Corporation Limited said, “Organised by Sing Tao News Corporation since 1994, the Leader of the Year Award has reached its 28th year. It continues to honour the elite leaders in five categories while commending their contributions in various fields. The award-winning leaders are visionaries who demonstrate the spirit of resilience by persistently contributing to the development of Hong Kong despite the challenges of the pandemic.

As the pandemic continues to take its toll, many sectors are facing severe challenges. Sing Tao News Corporation continues to maintain its duty to fulfill the responsibilities and functions of a media company. We have integrated new media and traditional media in a dual-track operation that enhances the development of the industry. We aim to serve Hong Kong people and readers around the world more effectively and with high standards.

On behalf of Sing Tao News Corporation, I would like to sincerely thank our sponsors, Mr Rimsky Yuen, Chairman of the Panel of Judges, and the members of the panel for their fair, just and professional selection of the elite leaders. I also wish our winners even greater successes in future to facilitate Hong Kong’s continued prosperity and progress.”

Mr Choi Karson Ka-tsan, Co-Chairman of Sing Tao News Corporation Limited said, “Since its inauguration, the Leader of the Year Award has honoured over 130 Hong Kong elites. They are the trailblazers in their respective fields, constantly driving their industries forward. Their accomplishments are numerous and well recognised. They have also made invaluable contributions to the long-term development of Hong Kong.

The outstanding leaders recognised this year epitomize the sectors from which they hail, ranging from innovative technology, public affairs to professional sports. They are bold and innovative, steadfast and constantly improving. They make a positive impact and demonstrate a nurturing spirit to pass the torch to the next generation.

This year is the 25th anniversary of the Establishment of the HKSAR, and Sing Tao News Corporation is also entering its 85th year. The Group will continue to demonstrate its professionalism and move with the times, as well as care for our society and serve the population. We will also report the truth of Hong Kong and tell the stories of China to the world.

Last but not least, I would like to express my sincere gratitude to the esteemed members of society and sponsors for their unswerving support, in addition to the panel of judges for their fair and just selection of the award-winning elite leaders. I would also offer my congratulations to the winners, wishing them continued success to lead Hong Kong towards an even brighter future.”

“Leader of the Year 2021” is organised by Sing Tao News Corporation Limited and sponsored by K. Wah Real Estates Co., Ltd.

Hashtag: #SingTao #loty2021

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Student Competition Announced to Modernize Mekong River Technology

Mekong River in Kratie, Cambodia (Photo - MRC)
Mekong River in Kratie, Cambodia (Photo: MRC)

The Mekong River Commission (MRC) recently launched a one-of-a-kind competition that challenges the region’s university students to design cost-effective, sustainable technology to monitor the Mekong’s water level, rainfall, soil moisture, and water quality.

Govt Join Hands with OCK Group, Malaysia to Build Telecom Tower Company

The Ministry of Finance (MoF) has signed a shareholder agreement with the engineering services firm to set up a company to build telecommunications towers across Laos.

PetaRush Partners With Demi-Human NFT to Launch the First Cross-IPs Breeding Blockchain Game

TAIPEI, TAIWAN – Media OutReach – 7 October 2022 – The multi-IPs blockchain game PetaRush today announced its collaboration with Blue-Chip NFT project Demi-Human NFT. The collaboration between the two projects significantly expands the possibilities of the Web3 multi-IPs gaming ecosystem. In October, Demi-Holim NFT holders will be able to trade into a gaming-specific Demi-Holim Peta NFT for free on the Web3 gaming platform METASENS and experience the joy of racing with other IPs’ characters in the game.

Demi-Holim NFT becomes 3D and runs in PetaRush gameplay
Demi-Holim NFT becomes 3D and runs in PetaRush gameplay

PetaRush is an animal racing game with cross-IP breeding and cross-chain empowerment functions. It features a visual cyberpunk style and players are immersed in a sci-fi setting where they compete against their opponents on Mars. It is funded by Hong Kong-listed Imperium Technology Group. PetaRush has developed the world’s first game character NFT with its own BGM. It completed two closed beta tests and became an overnight sensation across Southeast Asia. By collaborating with Demi-Human NFT, PetaRush is now realising the future of blockchain game breeding across multiple IPs.

Demi-Holim NFT becomes 3D and runs in PetaRush gameplay
Demi-Holim NFT becomes 3D and runs in PetaRush gameplay

During the game, players do not have to determine the running direction, but only strategically use the skills to reduce physical consumption, increase running speed, and disrupt the opponents and to win the championship. Players can improve the value of the Petas, the game characters, through “Skill Development” and “Character Development” functions to increase the advantages in the competition. If the player wins the race, he or she can get PT coupons equivalent to USDT as a reward and enjoy the Win to Earn Web3 game.

Demi-Human NFT is one of the very few Blue-Chip NFT projects in Asia, and the most active NFT community in Taiwan. Its online and offline community activities often attract hundreds of members to participate in. The Demi-Human NFT community has successfully attracted members from various backgrounds. At the time of the first sale, 10,000 NFTs were quickly sold out, and the price on OpenSea once increased more than 6 times. The way Demi-Human NFT runs its community is what many NFT projects have as a model.

The two projects join forces to create a model of “cross-chain empowerment” and “cross-IPs breeding”

For this collaboration, PetaRush provided the specifications for modelling Demi-Holim NFT. Subsequently, the Demi-Holim NFT team designers created the NFT figure with 10 models of 5 monkeys, 2 cats, 2 lions, and 1 dog according to the specifications. Each shape contains 6 parts that can be combined with each other. This created 3,344 randomly generated 3D versions of Demi-Holim NFTs for the game. Players who hold Demi-Holim NFT can get certified on the Web3 game platform METASENS, and claim a gaming NFT issued on the Binance chain for free, without freezing the rights and interests of the original NFT on Ethereum, and complete the transfer from Ethereum with “Cross-Chain Empowerment”.

The producer of PetaRush gameplay, Rhine Tan, stated, “The ideal of blockchain games is to have different IPs interact within the same framework. We have already achieved this goal. Next stage, we will realise cross-IPs breeding so that blockchain games can have more imagination and possibilities.”

Gene Huang, Co-founder of Demi-Human NFT, stated, “Demi-Human NFT’s IP has been collaborating with various brands to expand the Demiverse ecology. This is very epochal to create a new example of blockchain games with PetaRush. We look forward to the future cross-breeding function. Let’s see how the two IPs can breed and what can be born.”

Chen Yourong, vice president of METASENS, stated, “We are honoured to contribute to this collaboration, and look forward to more game IPs or game publishers joining the PetaRush ecosystem, racing on Mars with more NFT projects in the future.”

PetaRush has now opened a worldwide demo test. Even players without NFT can try the game for free. The game allows players to create a room and race with friends, earn rewards via airdrop, and receive various benefits given out by the gaming organiser.

PetaRush demo gameplay:https://lihi1.com/7q8Gn
3D Demi-Holim NFT utility page :https://lihi1.com/Q9XPF
PetaRush Discord:https://discord.com/invite/petarush

Hashtag: #METASENS

About METASENS

METASENS is a Web3 gaming platform funded by Hong Kong-listed Imperium Technology Group. It owns a Web3 gaming platform, an NFT marketplace, and a variety of blockchain games, with the governance token MSU along with the game token to build a sustainable token-economic ecosystem. METASENS team also provides technical support and guidance for blockchain game development and promotion. METASENS aims to provide an open GameFi platform and build a Universal Amusement Park for players worldwide.

METASENS Website: