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Coda and EKRAF Open New Global Pathways for Indonesian Game Developers

This collaboration equips local creative talent with the monetization infrastructure, networks, and market access needed to compete globally.

JAKARTA, Indonesia, June 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Coda, a global leader in digital commerce, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Indonesia’s Ministry of Creative Economy/Creative Economy Agency (EKRAF) aimed at accelerating the growth of Indonesia’s gaming ecosystem.

Through the partnership, EKRAF and Coda will work together to equip Indonesian game developers with the knowledge, tools, and commercial capabilities needed to scale their businesses, reach global audiences, and compete internationally. The collaboration reflects a shared commitment to strengthening Indonesia’s position as a leading hub for game development and digital creativity.

The MoU builds on the existing collaboration between Coda and EKRAF. With EKRAF’s endorsement, these efforts have ranged from enhancing the capabilities of more than 70 local developers through the Global Game Jam Pre-Workshop in Jakarta, Indonesia to expanding the international reach of Indonesian-made games through Codashop, Coda’s marketplace for in-game and digital content purchases. Beyond supporting developers, Coda and EKRAF will continue to promote digital literacy and safer online gaming experiences through initiatives such as the “Guard Your Game” campaign, which helps players identify and avoid online scams.

The initiative aligns with the Government’s vision of developing a commercially driven, resilient, and internationally competitive gaming industry that can showcase Indonesian talent on the global stage.

Empowering the Next-Generation of Game Creators

Coda CEO Shane Happach said, “Indonesia is home to a vibrant and fast-growing community of game developers. While creative talent is abundant, building a successful games business requires access to the right infrastructure, networks, and commercial opportunities. Through this partnership with EKRAF, we want to help more developers navigate that journey. By expanding access to the tools, expertise, and connections needed to grow, we hope to help more Indonesian studios build sustainable businesses and reach players around the world.”

“Coda was founded in Indonesia, and we remain deeply committed to the country’s digital and creative economy. We are proud to partner with EKRAF to help the next generation of Indonesian developers build globally competitive businesses and succeed in international markets.”

Seizing Opportunities in a Rapidly Expanding Market[1]

Indonesia’s gaming industry generated more than USD 1.1 billion in revenue in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 1.5 billion by 2030, according to Niko Partners. As the market grows, the way players discover and purchase content is changing. Across Southeast Asia, 38% of mobile game revenue now comes from out-of-app payments, up from 21% just two years ago. Consumer behavior is shifting alongside it, with digital wallets used by 55% of paying mobile gamers and carrier billing used by nearly one in four. These trends highlight the growing importance of localized payment and commerce solutions that help publishers reach more players and unlock new revenue opportunities.

Through its collaboration with EKRAF, Coda aims to help Indonesian developers capitalize on these opportunities by providing the tools, expertise, and infrastructure needed to grow their businesses and reach audiences both at home and abroad.

Irene Umar, Deputy Minister of Creative Economy/Deputy Head of the Creative Economy Agency, said this collaboration is a reflection of the Indonesian Government’s commitment to supporting the growth of the national gaming industry, while reinforcing the shared commitment between the public and private sectors to build a globally competitive gaming ecosystem.

“The collaboration between Coda, Ekraf, and game developers across Indonesia is beyond a memorandum of understanding signed on paper. It is a formal step that demonstrates the seriousness and commitment between the Government and industry players like Coda.”

“For every game developer here, Indonesia is not just a country with a vast player range or a promising target market. Through strengthening this ecosystem, we want to prove that we are capable not only of winning world championships as players, but also of commanding the global market as world-class creators.”

Looking ahead, Coda and EKRAF will explore additional initiatives to support the sustainable growth of Indonesia’s digital creative industry. Together, the two organizations aim to help Indonesian creators access global opportunities while supporting the long-term growth, resilience and competitiveness of Indonesia’s gaming industry.

Founded in Indonesia and headquartered in Singapore, Coda has evolved into a global digital commerce platform operating in more than 80 markets and supporting over 400 payment methods. Through solutions including Coda Webstore, Codapay, Coda Consumer Platforms such as Codashop and Coda Distribution, the company connects publishers and brands with hundreds of millions of consumers worldwide.

Indonesia continues to play a significant role in Coda’s business, contributing approximately 22% of global revenue. Between May 2025 and March 2026, Coda’s flagship consumer platform, Codashop Indonesia, attracted an average of more than 13 million monthly visits and served over 1 million monthly buyers.

About Coda
Coda is a global leader in monetization, distribution, and commerce, trusted by the biggest names in gaming, entertainment, and technology, including Activision, Electronic Arts, Riot Games, Ubisoft, and Moonton.

Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Singapore, Coda operates with 650+ employees worldwide, with core hubs in Asia and Europe. Coda combines payments, Merchant of Record, commerce, distribution, and rewards across B2B and B2C to drive global revenue growth for brands and publishers.

Coda’s products include Codapay, which provides access to 400+ payment methods across 80+ markets through a single API integration; Coda Webstore, which powers fully customized direct-to-consumer storefronts; Coda Consumer Platforms, including Codashop, Recharge.com, and Startselect.com; Coda Distribution, which extends reach through a network of commerce partners; and Giftcloud, a UK-based B2B rewards business serving enterprise customers across Europe.

In August 2025, Coda acquired Recharge, Europe’s leading prepaid platform, significantly expanding its European footprint and direct-to-consumer capabilities across prepaid top-ups and gift cards.

Coda is backed by Apis Partners, Insight Partners, Smash Capital and GIC, and has been named an APAC High Growth Company (2023) by Financial Times, one of Granite Asia’s NextGenTech 30 (2024), a payments leader on Fortune’s Fintech Innovation Asia list (2024), and listed among The Straits Times Fastest Growing Fintechs (2024). For more on Coda, visit coda.co.

 

Coda and EKRAF Open New Global Pathways for Indonesian Game Developers

This collaboration equips local creative talent with the monetization infrastructure, networks, and market access needed to compete globally.

JAKARTA, Indonesia, June 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Coda, a global leader in digital commerce, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Indonesia’s Ministry of Creative Economy/Creative Economy Agency (EKRAF) aimed at accelerating the growth of Indonesia’s gaming ecosystem.

Through the partnership, EKRAF and Coda will work together to equip Indonesian game developers with the knowledge, tools, and commercial capabilities needed to scale their businesses, reach global audiences, and compete internationally. The collaboration reflects a shared commitment to strengthening Indonesia’s position as a leading hub for game development and digital creativity.

The MoU builds on the existing collaboration between Coda and EKRAF. With EKRAF’s endorsement, these efforts have ranged from enhancing the capabilities of more than 70 local developers through the Global Game Jam Pre-Workshop in Jakarta, Indonesia to expanding the international reach of Indonesian-made games through Codashop, Coda’s marketplace for in-game and digital content purchases. Beyond supporting developers, Coda and EKRAF will continue to promote digital literacy and safer online gaming experiences through initiatives such as the “Guard Your Game” campaign, which helps players identify and avoid online scams.

The initiative aligns with the Government’s vision of developing a commercially driven, resilient, and internationally competitive gaming industry that can showcase Indonesian talent on the global stage.

Empowering the Next-Generation of Game Creators

Coda CEO Shane Happach said, “Indonesia is home to a vibrant and fast-growing community of game developers. While creative talent is abundant, building a successful games business requires access to the right infrastructure, networks, and commercial opportunities. Through this partnership with EKRAF, we want to help more developers navigate that journey. By expanding access to the tools, expertise, and connections needed to grow, we hope to help more Indonesian studios build sustainable businesses and reach players around the world.”

“Coda was founded in Indonesia, and we remain deeply committed to the country’s digital and creative economy. We are proud to partner with EKRAF to help the next generation of Indonesian developers build globally competitive businesses and succeed in international markets.”

Seizing Opportunities in a Rapidly Expanding Market[1]

Indonesia’s gaming industry generated more than USD 1.1 billion in revenue in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 1.5 billion by 2030, according to Niko Partners. As the market grows, the way players discover and purchase content is changing. Across Southeast Asia, 38% of mobile game revenue now comes from out-of-app payments, up from 21% just two years ago. Consumer behavior is shifting alongside it, with digital wallets used by 55% of paying mobile gamers and carrier billing used by nearly one in four. These trends highlight the growing importance of localized payment and commerce solutions that help publishers reach more players and unlock new revenue opportunities.

Through its collaboration with EKRAF, Coda aims to help Indonesian developers capitalize on these opportunities by providing the tools, expertise, and infrastructure needed to grow their businesses and reach audiences both at home and abroad.

Irene Umar, Deputy Minister of Creative Economy/Deputy Head of the Creative Economy Agency, said this collaboration is a reflection of the Indonesian Government’s commitment to supporting the growth of the national gaming industry, while reinforcing the shared commitment between the public and private sectors to build a globally competitive gaming ecosystem.

“The collaboration between Coda, Ekraf, and game developers across Indonesia is beyond a memorandum of understanding signed on paper. It is a formal step that demonstrates the seriousness and commitment between the Government and industry players like Coda.”

“For every game developer here, Indonesia is not just a country with a vast player range or a promising target market. Through strengthening this ecosystem, we want to prove that we are capable not only of winning world championships as players, but also of commanding the global market as world-class creators.”

Looking ahead, Coda and EKRAF will explore additional initiatives to support the sustainable growth of Indonesia’s digital creative industry. Together, the two organizations aim to help Indonesian creators access global opportunities while supporting the long-term growth, resilience and competitiveness of Indonesia’s gaming industry.

Founded in Indonesia and headquartered in Singapore, Coda has evolved into a global digital commerce platform operating in more than 80 markets and supporting over 400 payment methods. Through solutions including Coda Webstore, Codapay, Coda Consumer Platforms such as Codashop and Coda Distribution, the company connects publishers and brands with hundreds of millions of consumers worldwide.

Indonesia continues to play a significant role in Coda’s business, contributing approximately 22% of global revenue. Between May 2025 and March 2026, Coda’s flagship consumer platform, Codashop Indonesia, attracted an average of more than 13 million monthly visits and served over 1 million monthly buyers.

About Coda
Coda is a global leader in monetization, distribution, and commerce, trusted by the biggest names in gaming, entertainment, and technology, including Activision, Electronic Arts, Riot Games, Ubisoft, and Moonton.

Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Singapore, Coda operates with 650+ employees worldwide, with core hubs in Asia and Europe. Coda combines payments, Merchant of Record, commerce, distribution, and rewards across B2B and B2C to drive global revenue growth for brands and publishers.

Coda’s products include Codapay, which provides access to 400+ payment methods across 80+ markets through a single API integration; Coda Webstore, which powers fully customized direct-to-consumer storefronts; Coda Consumer Platforms, including Codashop, Recharge.com, and Startselect.com; Coda Distribution, which extends reach through a network of commerce partners; and Giftcloud, a UK-based B2B rewards business serving enterprise customers across Europe.

In August 2025, Coda acquired Recharge, Europe’s leading prepaid platform, significantly expanding its European footprint and direct-to-consumer capabilities across prepaid top-ups and gift cards.

Coda is backed by Apis Partners, Insight Partners, Smash Capital and GIC, and has been named an APAC High Growth Company (2023) by Financial Times, one of Granite Asia’s NextGenTech 30 (2024), a payments leader on Fortune’s Fintech Innovation Asia list (2024), and listed among The Straits Times Fastest Growing Fintechs (2024). For more on Coda, visit coda.co.

 

Tuya Smart Co-Founder Alex Yang at Summer Davos 2026: The Future of AI Competition Lies in Real-World Applications

DALIAN, China, June 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The 17th Annual Meeting of the New Champions (AMNC, also known as “Summer Davos”) of the World Economic Forum was held from June 23 to 25 at the Dalian International Conference Center. Alex Yang, Co-Founder, COO, and CFO of Tuya Smart (NYSE: TUYA; HKEX: 2391), was invited to participate in multiple sessions, including “China’s Lobster Fever,” “AI and Future Growth,” and “Owning the Interface: Strategy in the Age of AI Agents,” where he shared his perspectives on the evolving global AI landscape and the future of innovation at scale.

Under the theme of “Innovating at Scale,” the forum convened more than 1,700 leaders and innovators from government, business, and academia across over 90 countries and regions to explore how artificial intelligence, industrial digitalization, and emerging innovation models are reshaping economic growth and technology adoption.

A New Phase of Global AI Innovation

Breakthroughs in foundation models and AI agents are accelerating the rise of artificial intelligence as a new frontier of global technological competition. China’s AI industry and technology enterprises have drawn growing international attention through rapid commercialization and extensive application scenarios. Reflecting this momentum, AI and digital transformation were among the most discussed topics at Summer Davos, with sessions exploring topics such as the boundaries of AI-first enterprises and the implications of increasingly autonomous cross-border AI agents.

Behind China’s “Lobster Fever”

The widespread adoption of AI tools was among the forum’s defining themes. During the session “China’s Lobster Fever,” Yang joined Cathy Li, Head of AI, Data and Metaverse at the World Economic Forum, and S. Alex Yang, Professor of Management Science and Operations at London Business School, to discuss the factors driving China’s rapid AI adoption and innovation.

China's Lobster Fever session with Alex Yang Yi, Co-founder, Chief Operation Officer and Chief Financial Officer, Tuya, People's Republic of China; Cathy Li, Head, Centre for AI Excellence; Member of the Executive Committee, World Economic Forum; Zhang Ying, Professor of Marketing and Behavioural Science, Guanghua School of Management, Peking University, People's Republic of China during the Annual Meeting of the New Champions in Dalian, People's Republic of China, on 24/6/2026 from 14:00 to 14:30 in the Dalian International Conference Center - Hub 4 (Zone E), Hub. (china lobster fever). ©2026 World Economic Forum
China’s Lobster Fever session with Alex Yang Yi, Co-founder, Chief Operation Officer and Chief Financial Officer, Tuya, People’s Republic of China; Cathy Li, Head, Centre for AI Excellence; Member of the Executive Committee, World Economic Forum; Zhang Ying, Professor of Marketing and Behavioural Science, Guanghua School of Management, Peking University, People’s Republic of China during the Annual Meeting of the New Champions in Dalian, People’s Republic of China, on 24/6/2026 from 14:00 to 14:30 in the Dalian International Conference Center – Hub 4 (Zone E), Hub. (china lobster fever). ©2026 World Economic Forum

Yang noted that China’s ability to achieve large-scale AI adoption is the result of several reinforcing advantages.

“First, the country has a vast number of developers who are actively exploring and building AI applications. Second, both individuals and businesses have demonstrated a remarkable openness for exploring and testing new technologies. More fundamentally, the strong aspiration across society for development and progress has become a powerful intrinsic driver of AI innovation.”

“At Tuya, we are dedicated to bringing AI into various real-world industry scenarios,” Yang added. “In the smart home sector, we lower the barriers to building AI-native products through standardized AI modules and an active developer community. In the energy sector, our AI solutions span the entire energy lifecycle—from generation and transmission to storage and consumption. By integrating real-time and dynamic electricity pricing data from more than 800 utility companies across Europe, our platform can intelligently optimize energy loads and help users efficiently reduce overall energy costs.”

Commenting on the commercialization of AI, Yang noted that the industry is shifting “from traditional usage-based pricing models toward an outcome-driven value-based pricing model.” He added, “For enterprises, the winners of the AI era will be those that not only adopt AI technologies early but also build AI-native organizations and talent.”

China's Lobster Fever session with Alex Yang Yi, Co-founder, Chief Operation Officer and Chief Financial Officer, Tuya, People's Republic of China; Cathy Li, Head, Centre for AI Excellence; Member of the Executive Committee, World Economic Forum; Zhang Ying, Professor of Marketing and Behavioural Science, Guanghua School of Management, Peking University, People's Republic of China during the Annual Meeting of the New Champions in Dalian, People's Republic of China, on 24/6/2026 from 14:00 to 14:30 in the Dalian International Conference Center - Hub 4 (Zone E), Hub. (china lobster fever). ©2026 World Economic Forum
China’s Lobster Fever session with Alex Yang Yi, Co-founder, Chief Operation Officer and Chief Financial Officer, Tuya, People’s Republic of China; Cathy Li, Head, Centre for AI Excellence; Member of the Executive Committee, World Economic Forum; Zhang Ying, Professor of Marketing and Behavioural Science, Guanghua School of Management, Peking University, People’s Republic of China during the Annual Meeting of the New Champions in Dalian, People’s Republic of China, on 24/6/2026 from 14:00 to 14:30 in the Dalian International Conference Center – Hub 4 (Zone E), Hub. (china lobster fever). ©2026 World Economic Forum

Advancing Global AI Applications Through an Open Developer Ecosystem

During Summer Davos, Yang also gave interviews to major global media outlets including CNBC, Bloomberg, and CGTN, sharing his views on the commercialization of AI applications, developer ecosystem development, and the large-scale deployment of AI hardware.

He emphasized that in an era of rapid technological change and accelerating industrial transformation, open innovation is essential to sustaining long-term competitiveness. Looking ahead, Tuya will continue to deepen its focus on AI Home, AI Energy, and AI Robot applications, working with global developers and ecosystem partners to advance AI from technological breakthroughs to large-scale deployment.

About Tuya Smart

Tuya Inc. (NYSE: TUYA; HKEX: 2391) is a leading global AI cloud platform service provider dedicated to bringing AI into everyday life. Through its TuyaOpen open-source development framework and universal AI Agent engines, including the AI Agent development platform, Tuya integrates multimodal AI capabilities to lower barriers for AI development, efficiently advancing the realization of AI-driven lifestyles and accelerating AI integration with the physical world. Tuya offers innovative physical AI solutions for smart devices, commercial applications, and industry developers through its cloud computing and spatial intelligence capabilities. It also provides a complete, open, and neutral global AIoT ecosystem.

As of Mar 31, 2026, the Tuya AI Developer Platform had over 1,970,000 registered AI developers from more than 200 countries and regions.

 

Tuya Smart Co-Founder Alex Yang at Summer Davos 2026: The Future of AI Competition Lies in Real-World Applications

DALIAN, China, June 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The 17th Annual Meeting of the New Champions (AMNC, also known as “Summer Davos”) of the World Economic Forum was held from June 23 to 25 at the Dalian International Conference Center. Alex Yang, Co-Founder, COO, and CFO of Tuya Smart (NYSE: TUYA; HKEX: 2391), was invited to participate in multiple sessions, including “China’s Lobster Fever,” “AI and Future Growth,” and “Owning the Interface: Strategy in the Age of AI Agents,” where he shared his perspectives on the evolving global AI landscape and the future of innovation at scale.

Under the theme of “Innovating at Scale,” the forum convened more than 1,700 leaders and innovators from government, business, and academia across over 90 countries and regions to explore how artificial intelligence, industrial digitalization, and emerging innovation models are reshaping economic growth and technology adoption.

A New Phase of Global AI Innovation

Breakthroughs in foundation models and AI agents are accelerating the rise of artificial intelligence as a new frontier of global technological competition. China’s AI industry and technology enterprises have drawn growing international attention through rapid commercialization and extensive application scenarios. Reflecting this momentum, AI and digital transformation were among the most discussed topics at Summer Davos, with sessions exploring topics such as the boundaries of AI-first enterprises and the implications of increasingly autonomous cross-border AI agents.

Behind China’s “Lobster Fever”

The widespread adoption of AI tools was among the forum’s defining themes. During the session “China’s Lobster Fever,” Yang joined Cathy Li, Head of AI, Data and Metaverse at the World Economic Forum, and S. Alex Yang, Professor of Management Science and Operations at London Business School, to discuss the factors driving China’s rapid AI adoption and innovation.

China's Lobster Fever session with Alex Yang Yi, Co-founder, Chief Operation Officer and Chief Financial Officer, Tuya, People's Republic of China; Cathy Li, Head, Centre for AI Excellence; Member of the Executive Committee, World Economic Forum; Zhang Ying, Professor of Marketing and Behavioural Science, Guanghua School of Management, Peking University, People's Republic of China during the Annual Meeting of the New Champions in Dalian, People's Republic of China, on 24/6/2026 from 14:00 to 14:30 in the Dalian International Conference Center - Hub 4 (Zone E), Hub. (china lobster fever). ©2026 World Economic Forum
China’s Lobster Fever session with Alex Yang Yi, Co-founder, Chief Operation Officer and Chief Financial Officer, Tuya, People’s Republic of China; Cathy Li, Head, Centre for AI Excellence; Member of the Executive Committee, World Economic Forum; Zhang Ying, Professor of Marketing and Behavioural Science, Guanghua School of Management, Peking University, People’s Republic of China during the Annual Meeting of the New Champions in Dalian, People’s Republic of China, on 24/6/2026 from 14:00 to 14:30 in the Dalian International Conference Center – Hub 4 (Zone E), Hub. (china lobster fever). ©2026 World Economic Forum

Yang noted that China’s ability to achieve large-scale AI adoption is the result of several reinforcing advantages.

“First, the country has a vast number of developers who are actively exploring and building AI applications. Second, both individuals and businesses have demonstrated a remarkable openness for exploring and testing new technologies. More fundamentally, the strong aspiration across society for development and progress has become a powerful intrinsic driver of AI innovation.”

“At Tuya, we are dedicated to bringing AI into various real-world industry scenarios,” Yang added. “In the smart home sector, we lower the barriers to building AI-native products through standardized AI modules and an active developer community. In the energy sector, our AI solutions span the entire energy lifecycle—from generation and transmission to storage and consumption. By integrating real-time and dynamic electricity pricing data from more than 800 utility companies across Europe, our platform can intelligently optimize energy loads and help users efficiently reduce overall energy costs.”

Commenting on the commercialization of AI, Yang noted that the industry is shifting “from traditional usage-based pricing models toward an outcome-driven value-based pricing model.” He added, “For enterprises, the winners of the AI era will be those that not only adopt AI technologies early but also build AI-native organizations and talent.”

China's Lobster Fever session with Alex Yang Yi, Co-founder, Chief Operation Officer and Chief Financial Officer, Tuya, People's Republic of China; Cathy Li, Head, Centre for AI Excellence; Member of the Executive Committee, World Economic Forum; Zhang Ying, Professor of Marketing and Behavioural Science, Guanghua School of Management, Peking University, People's Republic of China during the Annual Meeting of the New Champions in Dalian, People's Republic of China, on 24/6/2026 from 14:00 to 14:30 in the Dalian International Conference Center - Hub 4 (Zone E), Hub. (china lobster fever). ©2026 World Economic Forum
China’s Lobster Fever session with Alex Yang Yi, Co-founder, Chief Operation Officer and Chief Financial Officer, Tuya, People’s Republic of China; Cathy Li, Head, Centre for AI Excellence; Member of the Executive Committee, World Economic Forum; Zhang Ying, Professor of Marketing and Behavioural Science, Guanghua School of Management, Peking University, People’s Republic of China during the Annual Meeting of the New Champions in Dalian, People’s Republic of China, on 24/6/2026 from 14:00 to 14:30 in the Dalian International Conference Center – Hub 4 (Zone E), Hub. (china lobster fever). ©2026 World Economic Forum

Advancing Global AI Applications Through an Open Developer Ecosystem

During Summer Davos, Yang also gave interviews to major global media outlets including CNBC, Bloomberg, and CGTN, sharing his views on the commercialization of AI applications, developer ecosystem development, and the large-scale deployment of AI hardware.

He emphasized that in an era of rapid technological change and accelerating industrial transformation, open innovation is essential to sustaining long-term competitiveness. Looking ahead, Tuya will continue to deepen its focus on AI Home, AI Energy, and AI Robot applications, working with global developers and ecosystem partners to advance AI from technological breakthroughs to large-scale deployment.

About Tuya Smart

Tuya Inc. (NYSE: TUYA; HKEX: 2391) is a leading global AI cloud platform service provider dedicated to bringing AI into everyday life. Through its TuyaOpen open-source development framework and universal AI Agent engines, including the AI Agent development platform, Tuya integrates multimodal AI capabilities to lower barriers for AI development, efficiently advancing the realization of AI-driven lifestyles and accelerating AI integration with the physical world. Tuya offers innovative physical AI solutions for smart devices, commercial applications, and industry developers through its cloud computing and spatial intelligence capabilities. It also provides a complete, open, and neutral global AIoT ecosystem.

As of Mar 31, 2026, the Tuya AI Developer Platform had over 1,970,000 registered AI developers from more than 200 countries and regions.

 

VinEnergo partners with SunAsia Energy to develop Solar-on-Water projects integrated with aquaculture in the Philippines


HANOI, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire – 26 June 2026 – VinEnergo, a member of Vingroup’s green ecosystem, and SunAsia Energy Inc., a pioneer in the Philippine solar energy sector, have announced a strategic partnership to develop a portfolio of large-scale renewable energy projects utilizing the Solar on Stilts model. With expected lifetime revenues exceeding USD 1.5B, the projects will drive job creation, catalyze infrastructure investment, and strengthen the Philippines’ energy security.

Ms. Tetchi Capellan, Chief Executive Officer and Chairperson of SunAsia Energy (second from left), and Mr. Nguyen Anh Khoa, CEO of VinEnergo (second from right), sign the agreement between the two companies in the presence of Ms. Sharon Garin, Secretary of Energy of the Philippines, and Mr. Lai Thai Binh, Ambassador of Vietnam to the Philippines.
Ms. Tetchi Capellan, Chief Executive Officer and Chairperson of SunAsia Energy (second from left), and Mr. Nguyen Anh Khoa, CEO of VinEnergo (second from right), sign the agreement between the two companies in the presence of Ms. Sharon Garin, Secretary of Energy of the Philippines, and Mr. Lai Thai Binh, Ambassador of Vietnam to the Philippines.

Between 2027 and 2028, VinEnergo and SunAsia Energy plan to bring three flagship projects into operation, with a combined installed capacity of 422MWp. These are projects located in Macabebe, Pampanga (181 MWp), Sagay (126 MWp) and Silay (115MWp), both in Negros Occidental Province.

The partnership aims to deliver reliable renewable energy to the national grid, while supporting the Philippines’ goals of strengthening energy security, reducing carbon emissions, and promoting local economic development. Once operational, the projects are expected to supply electricity to approximately 278,000 households and reduce carbon emissions by more than 460,000 tons annually, equivalent to planting around 21 million trees.

Over the next 18 months, VinEnergo will work closely with SunAsia Energy on engineering design and project implementation. This phase will include the selection of engineers, technology providers, and contractors to install nearly 700,000 solar panels mounted on pile structures, as well as approximately 62 kilometers of new transmission lines across Negros and Pampanga.

The project portfolio will utilize the Solar on Stilts technology, in which solar panels are mounted on pile-supported structures above the water surface, enabling the integration of clean power generation with aquaculture activities. This approach effectively leverages the Philippines’ strong potential for combining renewable energy development with agriculture and fisheries, while serving as a model for future sustainable energy projects. It also aligns with VinEnergo’s strategy of advancing the Food-Energy-Water Nexus to optimize resource use and create long-term value for communities.

ING and SGV & Co. acted as exclusive M&A advisors to VinEnergo and SunAsia, respectively.

Mr. Nguyen Anh Khoa, Chief Executive Officer of VinEnergo, said: “Our partnership with SunAsia Energy on this strategic project portfolio is a clear demonstration of VinEnergo’s regional growth ambitions. We are proud to bring forward solutions that combine sustainable energy development with responsible resource utilization. Floating solar not only contributes to addressing energy security challenges, but also provides a valuable opportunity to share Vietnam’s development experience in protecting local livelihoods and fostering the parallel growth of the energy and agricultural sectors.”

Ms. Tetchi Capellan, Chief Executive Officer and Chairperson of SunAsia Energy Inc., said: “This partnership is driven by the shared commitment of SunAsia Energy and VinEnergo to strengthen energy security, support economic growth, improve people’s lives, and help protect the planet. Through the Floating Solar model, we are not only developing renewable energy infrastructure but also creating a framework where food production and clean energy generation can thrive together.”

The announcement of this strategic partnership comes as the Philippines hosts the ASEAN Summit, underscoring VinEnergo’s role in advancing cross-border collaboration to address energy and climate challenges. It also marks an important milestone in VinEnergo’s international expansion strategy, while highlighting the capabilities of Vietnamese enterprises in developing pioneering renewable energy models that contribute to ASEAN’s and the world’s sustainable energy transition goals.

Hashtag: #VinEnergo #SunAsiaEnergy #SolarOnWater

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

About VinEnergo

VinEnergo is a leading Vietnamese energy developer focused on investing in and developing large-scale energy projects to accelerate the sustainable energy transition in Vietnam and across the region. With innovation at the core of its strategy, VinEnergo develops projects that deliver positive socio-economic impact while leading the deployment of integrated solutions that combine renewable energy, baseload power, and battery energy storage systems (BESS) to build a greener, more stable, and more reliable energy system.

About SunAsia Energy Inc.

SunAsia Energy Inc. is a Philippine renewable energy developer focused on innovative clean energy and solar solutions, including floating solar, Solar on Water, and other renewable energy projects that support the country’s clean energy transition.

HKEX Welcomes Listing of First ETF Tracking HKEX Tech 100 Index

HONG KONG, June 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) today (Friday) welcomed the listing of the first exchange traded fund (ETF) to track the HKEX Tech 100 Index (HKEX Tech 100), launched by E Fund Management (Hong Kong) Co Limited (E Fund HK).

The E Fund (HK) HKEX Tech 100 Index ETF (Stock Code: 3456) is the first investment product based on an HKEX-branded equity index, marking an important milestone as the Group builds its index business to facilitate investor access to capital markets.

The ETF’s listing coincides with the 26th anniversary of HKEX’s debut as a listed company — a fitting occasion to celebrate a new chapter in the Group’s index business, alongside 26 years of innovation, vibrancy and growth. Since becoming a publicly traded company in 2000, HKEX has evolved from a local exchange into a leading global market operator and superconnector, committed to continuously enriching its product ecosystem and connecting capital with opportunity.

HKEX Chief Executive Officer Bonnie Y Chan said: “We are delighted to celebrate the listing of the first ETF based on an HKEX branded index. This ETF – launched by E Fund HK – combines a representative Hong Kong technology benchmark with a widely accessible investment vehicle, supporting investors in diversifying their portfolios and accessing the growth opportunities offered by Hong Kong listed technology companies. This listing also marks a milestone for HKEX’s index business and underscores our commitment to continuously developing new and relevant products to better serve the evolving needs of global investors.”

Chairperson of E Fund Management Co Ltd Liu Xiaoyan stated: “As the first institution to launch an E Fund (HK) HKEX Tech100 Index ETF (3456) tracking the HKEX Tech 100 Index, E Fund is deeply honored. This is not only an important step in product innovation, but also a key practice in leveraging Hong Kong’s ‘super connector’ advantage to deepen our internationalization strategy. The index brings together 100 of the high-potential technology companies in the Hong Kong market, and we hope to open an efficient gateway for global investors to participate in the future of China’s technology sector. Looking ahead, we will continue to drive further product innovation, actively serve the diversified asset allocation needs of global investors, and contribute to the continued prosperity and openness of Hong Kong’s financial market.”

The HKEX Tech 100 is a broad-based index tracking the performance of the 100 largest technology related companies by market capitalisation listed in Hong Kong, spanning a range of innovative and new economy sectors. The index comprises stocks eligible for Southbound trading under Stock Connect and is designed to address the growing market demand for diversified exposure to the technology sector.

More recently, HKEX has also launched the HKEX Bursa Malaysia Large Cap Index, the HKEX KRX Semiconductor Index and the HKEX Tech & US Tech 100 Index, to further strengthen market connectivity across Asia and beyond. HKEX will continue to work closely with asset managers, index users and market participants to enrich its index ecosystem and support the development of innovative index based products, reinforcing Hong Kong’s position as an international financial centre and a key gateway connecting the Chinese Mainland and global markets.

About HKEX

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) is a publicly-traded company (HKEX Stock Code:388) and one of the world’s leading global exchange groups, offering a range of equity, derivative, commodity, fixed income and other financial markets, products and services, including the London Metal Exchange.

As a superconnector and gateway between East and West, HKEX facilitates the two-way flow of capital, ideas and dialogue between China and the rest of the world, through its pioneering Connect schemes, increasingly diversified product ecosystem and its deep, liquid and international markets.

HKEX is a purpose-led organisation which, across its business and through the work of HKEX Foundation, seeks to connect, promote and progress its markets and the communities it supports for the prosperity of all.

www.hkexgroup.com 

HKEX Welcomes Listing of First ETF Tracking HKEX Tech 100 Index

HONG KONG, June 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) today (Friday) welcomed the listing of the first exchange traded fund (ETF) to track the HKEX Tech 100 Index (HKEX Tech 100), launched by E Fund Management (Hong Kong) Co Limited (E Fund HK).

The E Fund (HK) HKEX Tech 100 Index ETF (Stock Code: 3456) is the first investment product based on an HKEX-branded equity index, marking an important milestone as the Group builds its index business to facilitate investor access to capital markets.

The ETF’s listing coincides with the 26th anniversary of HKEX’s debut as a listed company — a fitting occasion to celebrate a new chapter in the Group’s index business, alongside 26 years of innovation, vibrancy and growth. Since becoming a publicly traded company in 2000, HKEX has evolved from a local exchange into a leading global market operator and superconnector, committed to continuously enriching its product ecosystem and connecting capital with opportunity.

HKEX Chief Executive Officer Bonnie Y Chan said: “We are delighted to celebrate the listing of the first ETF based on an HKEX branded index. This ETF – launched by E Fund HK – combines a representative Hong Kong technology benchmark with a widely accessible investment vehicle, supporting investors in diversifying their portfolios and accessing the growth opportunities offered by Hong Kong listed technology companies. This listing also marks a milestone for HKEX’s index business and underscores our commitment to continuously developing new and relevant products to better serve the evolving needs of global investors.”

Chairperson of E Fund Management Co Ltd Liu Xiaoyan stated: “As the first institution to launch an E Fund (HK) HKEX Tech100 Index ETF (3456) tracking the HKEX Tech 100 Index, E Fund is deeply honored. This is not only an important step in product innovation, but also a key practice in leveraging Hong Kong’s ‘super connector’ advantage to deepen our internationalization strategy. The index brings together 100 of the high-potential technology companies in the Hong Kong market, and we hope to open an efficient gateway for global investors to participate in the future of China’s technology sector. Looking ahead, we will continue to drive further product innovation, actively serve the diversified asset allocation needs of global investors, and contribute to the continued prosperity and openness of Hong Kong’s financial market.”

The HKEX Tech 100 is a broad-based index tracking the performance of the 100 largest technology related companies by market capitalisation listed in Hong Kong, spanning a range of innovative and new economy sectors. The index comprises stocks eligible for Southbound trading under Stock Connect and is designed to address the growing market demand for diversified exposure to the technology sector.

More recently, HKEX has also launched the HKEX Bursa Malaysia Large Cap Index, the HKEX KRX Semiconductor Index and the HKEX Tech & US Tech 100 Index, to further strengthen market connectivity across Asia and beyond. HKEX will continue to work closely with asset managers, index users and market participants to enrich its index ecosystem and support the development of innovative index based products, reinforcing Hong Kong’s position as an international financial centre and a key gateway connecting the Chinese Mainland and global markets.

About HKEX

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) is a publicly-traded company (HKEX Stock Code:388) and one of the world’s leading global exchange groups, offering a range of equity, derivative, commodity, fixed income and other financial markets, products and services, including the London Metal Exchange.

As a superconnector and gateway between East and West, HKEX facilitates the two-way flow of capital, ideas and dialogue between China and the rest of the world, through its pioneering Connect schemes, increasingly diversified product ecosystem and its deep, liquid and international markets.

HKEX is a purpose-led organisation which, across its business and through the work of HKEX Foundation, seeks to connect, promote and progress its markets and the communities it supports for the prosperity of all.

www.hkexgroup.com 

Results of the IX Digital Asset Industry Classification System (“DAICS®”) 1H 2026 Review


HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 26 June 2026 – IX Asia Indexes today announced the 1st Half 2026 Review of the IX Digital Asset Industry Classification System (“DAICS®“), aiming to provide professionals worldwide with a transparent and standardized classification scheme to determine sector and exposure of particular digital assets. DAICS® classifies digital assets into 2 main categories: a) Cryptocurrencies and b) Asset Backed Tokens (ABTs) in a 3-tier system for each category. For Cryptocurrencies: Tier 1-Industry/ Tier 2-Sector/ Tier 3-Sub-sector; and for ABTs: Tier 1-Asset Type/ Tier 2-Branch/ Tier 3-Sub-branch. The results are as follows:

  • DAICS® coin coverage: As of 31st May, the top 50 coins by average market capitalization across the past 90 days
  • DAICS®market capitalization coverage: 97.45%*
  • The % coverage of market capitalization of the 50th ranked coin: 0.06%**
  • Member changes within the Top 50 Coins in DAICS®: seven coins added and six coins deleted
  • Additions: Canton (CC), Tether Gold (XAUT), Pax Gold (PAXG), Global Dollar (USDG), Aster (ASTER), Ripple USD (RLUSD), USDD (USDD)
  • Deletions: Ethena (ENA), Aptos (APT), Worldcoin (WLD), Polygon (POL), Story (IP), Arbitrum (ARB)
  • 7 Green Coins labelled: Internet Computer (ICP), Binance (BNB), Hedera (HBAR), Solana (SOL), Sui (SUI), XRP (XRP), Canton (CC)

*Special currency treatment of DAICS® applies, where any wrapped or second-level cryptocurrency is not considered in the calculation for the market capitalization of DAICS®
**Based on 31st May 2026
G: Green Coin

The rankings of additions and deletions for the DAICS® top 50 cryptocurrencies are listed in Appendix 1. All classification changes, including the ixCrypto Infrastructure Index and ixCrypto Stablecoin index, will take effect on 24th July 2026, with market capitalization, rankings, and weightings available at www.ix-index.com.

1. Cryptocurrencies
1.1 Structure and Definitions

Tier 1: Industry Changes
The industry groups remain unchanged, with 5 industries and the respective weightings as follows:

Industry Weighting (%)
Payment (110) 77.76%
Infrastructure (120) 16.60%
Financial Services (130) 4.31%
Tech & Data (140) 0.12%
Media & Entertainment (150) 1.00%
ABT – Natural Resources (265) 0.21%

Tier 2: Sector Changes
The number of sectors remains unchanged at 18.

1.2 Reclassification Changes

This review doesn’t have any reclassification of the existing coins. The DAICS® 1H 2026 cryptocurrencies classification is available in Appendix 2.

1.3 Green Coin Label
This review identifies 7 Green Coins, classified based on their energy-per-unit-transaction, which is defined as the amount of energy consumed for a successful single unit transaction of the coin in the blockchain network. The coins selected rank in the top 15 percentile of the least energy-consuming cryptocurrencies out of the 50 DAICS® constituents. The table below lists these low-energy coins.

Industry Cryptocurrencies
Payment (110) XRPG
Infrastructure (120) ICPG
HBARG
CCG
SOLG
SUIG
Financial Services (130) BNBG
Tech & Data (140) NIL
Media & Entertainment (150) NIL

Note: G as ‘Green Coin‘ labelling for cryptocurrencies that adhere to the principles of sustainability

2. Asset Backed Tokens (ABT)
2.1 Structure and Definitions

Tier 1: Asset Type Changes

The asset types remain unchanged at 6 as follows:
1) Culture (205),
2) Real Estate (215),
3) Financials (235),
4) Entertainment (255),
5) Natural Resources (265), and
6) Green Economy (275)

Tier 2: Branch Changes
The number of branches remains unchanged at 32.

2.2 Classification Changes
This review doesn’t have any reclassification of the existing assets.

2.3 Coverage of DAICS®
IX Asia Indexes has classified 2 ABTs in 1H 2026, which are Tether Gold (XAUT) and PAX Gold (PAXG). As of May 31, 2026, ABTs comprised 2.05% of the total market capitalization of digital assets, a rise from 0.91% in the 2025 2H review, which shows that ABT’s presence in the market has become more significant.

With accelerating growth and dominance of stable coins in the past two half yearly reviews, the IX Asia Tokenisation Advisory Committee has decided to expand the coverage to “50 coins + stablecoins within top 50” starting from the next review.

A classification summary and definition table of both cryptocurrencies and ABTs are available in Appendices 3 and 4. For further information regarding the methodology of the DAICS®, please refer to the “IX Digital Asset Industry Classification System”- principle and guiding methodology on the company website https://ix-index.com/daics.html.

Additions and Deletions in DAICS® Top 50 Cryptocurrencies

Additions

Current Rank Cryptocurrencies
17 Canton (CC)
32 Tether Gold (XAUT)
34 PAX Gold (PAXG)
35 Global Dollar (USDG)
42 Sky (SKY)
43 Aster (ASTER)
44 Ripple USD (RLUSD)
50 USDD (USDD)

Deletions

Prev. Rank Cryptocurrencies Current Rank
34 Ethena (ENA) 60
41 Aptos (APT) 65
45 Worldcoin (WLD) 57
47 Polygon (POL) 54
48 Story (IP) 133
49 Arbitrum (ARB) 68

G: Green Coin

Classification of the Top 50 Coins by Industry and Sector

Category Industry Sector Cryptocurrencies
Cryptocurrencies (1) Payment:

Blockchain based money, designed for transactional purposes. This includes daily transactions usage and stablecoins.

Transaction & Payment BTC
XRPG
BCH
XMR
ZEC
XLM
LTC
CRO
PI
Stablecoin USDT
USDC
DAI
USDE
WUSD
PYUSD
USDG
RLUSD
USDD
Infrastructure:

Bedrock blockchain that facilitates the operation of other decentralised applications. This includes the creation and running of dedicated blockchain platforms, achieving interoperability between networks, increasing the amount or speed of transactions etc

Application Development Protocol & Smart Contract ETH
SOLG
TRX
HYPE
ADA
CCG
AVAX
HBARG
TON
SUIG
NEAR
ASTER
ICPG
ETC
Interoperability LINK DOT
Scaling & Sharding MNT
Supporting System NIL
Financial services:

Tokens that provide on-chain asset management services, crypto-exchange services, funding, lending and other capital markets related services

Exchange Tokens BNBG
LEO
UNI
OKN
BGB
KCS
Lending & Borrowing AAVE
Staking NIL
Financial Asset Tokenization ONDO
Tech & Data:

Provision of data management and storage, and development of innovative crypto technology

Storage & Sharing NIL
Data Management NIL
Artificial Intelligence TAO
Identification NIL
Media & Entertainment:

Recreational and media services. Including content creation and distribution, advertising through crypto-asset incentive mechanisms, gaming and collectibles

Social Media & Community DOGE
SHIB
M
PEPE
Streaming NIL
Gaming NIL
Metaverse NIL

Category Asset Type Branch Cryptocurrencies
Asset-Backed Tokens (2) Culture: (205)

Real asset relating to sports, art, cultural drama, festive collectibles and design IPs etc.

Art
(20510)
NIL
Sports
(20520)
NIL
Festive Collectibles
(20530)
NIL
Design IPs
(20540)
NIL
Drama and Play IPs
(20550)
NIL
Real Estate:(215)

Assets that mainly derived its valuation from property, real estate, and land

Commercial Property
(21510)
NIL
Residential Property
(21520)
NIL
Governmental Property
(21530)
NIL
Residential and Commercial Land
(21540)
NIL
Financials: (235)

Real financial asset including listed company shareholdings on regulated centralised exchanges and private company shareholdings; debt instruments; property trusts and derivatives that settled on regulated exchange (CeFi and DeFi).

Tokenised Securities (Company Securities, ETF)
(23510)
NIL
Tokenised Debts
(23520)
NIL
Tokenised REITs
(23530)
NIL
Tokenised Funds
(23540)
NIL
Entertainment: (255)

Ownership of the IPs assets in the area of entertainment in real world such as concert, play, shows, circus, musicals, songs, movies, games, events and programs, and souvenir collectibles that is derived from the above areas.

Movies
(25510)
NIL
Songs
(25520)
NIL
Concerts
(25530)
NIL
Gaming
(25540)
NIL
All Other Entertainment Events and Collectibles
(25550)
NIL
Natural Resources: (265)

Natural resources asset that derived directly from sea, sky, atmosphere and underground and can be classified as a commodity with standardisation such as precious metals, agricultural, energy and metals.

Precious Metals
(26510)
XAUT PAXG
Agricultural
(26520)
NIL
Energy
(26530)
NIL
Metals
(26540)
NIL
Green Economy (275)

Ownership of Projects Asset that falls under the definition of the UN 17SDG²s, with over 80% of the income or jobs provided on these 17 initiatives.

No Poverty & Zero Hunger
(27510)
NIL
Good Health and Well-Being
(27520)
NIL
Quality Education
(27530)
NIL
Gender Equality
(27540)
NIL
Clean Water and Sanitation/Affordable and Clean Energy
(27550)
NIL
Decent Work and Economic Growth/ Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure/ Partnerships for the Goals
(27560)
NIL
Reduced inequalities/ Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
(27570)
NIL
Sustainable Cities and Communities/Responsible Consumption and Production
(27580)
NIL
Climate Action
(27590)
NIL
Life Below Water & Life on Land
(27500)
NIL

Note: NEW for newly added branch

² United Nations 17 sustainable development goals covering 1) No Poverty 2) Zero Hunger 3) Good Health and Well-Being 4) Quality Education 5) Gender Equality 6) Clean Water and Sanitation 7) Affordable And Clean Energy 8) Decent Work and Economic Growth 9) Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure 10) Reduced inequalities 11) Sustainable Cities and Communities 12) Responsible Consumption and Production 13) Climate Action 14) Life Below Water 15) Life on Land 16) Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions and 17) Partnerships for the Goals https://sdgs.un.org/goals

Note:
G as ‘Green Coin‘ for cryptocurrencies that adhere to the principles of sustainability
NEW for newly added sector

DAICS® Industry and Sector Definition

Category Industry Sector Sector definition
Cryptocurrencies (1) Payment: (110)

Definition

Blockchain based money, designed for transactional purposes. This includes daily transactions usage and stablecoins.

Transaction & Payment
(11010)
Cryptocurrencies that are used for store of value, unit of account, medium of exchange
Stablecoin
(11020)
Cryptocurrencies where price is pegged to a / a basket of, reference asset
Infrastructure: (120)

Definition

Bedrock blockchain that facilitates the operation of other decentralised applications. This includes the creation and running of dedicated blockchain platforms, achieving interoperability between networks, increasing the amount or speed of transactions etc.

Application Development Protocol & Smart Contract
(12010)
layer-1 blockchain network that facilitates DApp creation and smart contract execution and smart contract
Interoperability
(12020)
Network that increases inter-connectivity and integration of the fragmented cryptocurrency ecosystem
Scaling & Sharding
(12030)
Networks that increase the ability to cope with the influx of many transactions at a time and blockchain network that can be split into smaller partitions, to improve scalability and process transactions quicker
Supporting System
(12040)
Networks/sidechains that improve functionality of layer-1 network
Financial services: (130)

Definition

Tokens that provide on-chain asset management services, crypto-exchange services, funding, lending, and other capital markets related services

Exchange Tokens
(13010)
Cryptocurrencies that represent the stable coin in the exchange ecosystem and allow users to covert from digital asset on decentralised or centralised system int fiat currencies
Lending & Borrowing
(13020)
Borrowing and lending crypto assets with interest in return and other secondary financial tools derived from primary underlying asset, such as crypto futures and options
Staking
(13030)
Holding and “staking” of certain amount of cryptocurrency in a wallet to facilitate network operations
Financial Asset Tokenization (13040)

Cryptocurrencies/protocols that focus on the tokenized issuance and management of financial assets
Tech & Data: (140)

Definition

Provision of data management and storage, and development of

innovative crypto technology

Storage & Sharing
(14010)
Crypto protocols that provide decentralized storage and/or sharing of data filing and resources.
Data Management
(14020)
Networks/Protocols that facilitate the indexing and querying of data from blockchain(s), enabling efficient data retrieval and management for decentralized applications
Artificial Intelligence
(14030)
Cryptos/Protocols that facilitate the use of AI powered apps or projects directly using blockchain platform.
Identification
(14040)
Cryptocurrencies that facilitate decentralized identity authentication and/or blockchain-based validation of digital intellectual property rights. The classification emphasizes trust, data consent, and privacy as core architectural features while the crypto by itself is not an identity token.
Media & Entertainment: (150)

Definition

Recreational and media services. Including content creation and distribution, advertising through crypto-asset incentive mechanisms, gaming and collectibles

Social Media & Community
(15010)
Cryptos that provides mast social community and followers without a close secondary industry sector
Streaming
(15020)
Cryptos that provides rights to access decentralised video-streaming sites
Gaming
(15030)
Cryptos which mainly used in gaming or gaming supporting industry
Metaverse
(15040)
Cryptos that is commonly used in collective virtual open space, created by the convergence of virtually enhanced physical and digital reality. This includes the use of VR and/or AR and/or 3D.

Note: NEW for newly added sector

DAICS® Asset Type and Branch Definition

Category Asset Type Branch Sub -branch
Asset-Backed Tokens (2) Culture: (205)

Definition

Real asset relating to sports, art, cultural drama, festive collectibles and design IPs etc.

Art
(20510)

This shall be further developed in the future with more digital assets available in the market

Sports
(20520)
Festive Collectibles
(20530)
Design IPs
(20540)
Drama and Play IPs
(20550)
Real Estate:(215)

Definition

Assets that mainly derived its valuation from property, real estate, and land

Commercial Property
(21510)
Residential Property
(21520)
Governmental Property
(21530)
Residential and Commercial Land
(21540)
Financials: (235)

Definition

Real financial asset including listed company shareholdings on regulated centralised exchanges and private company shareholdings; debt instruments; property trusts and derivatives that settled on regulated exchange (CeFi and DeFi).

Tokenised Securities (Company Securities, ETF)
(23510)
Tokenised Debts
(23520)
Tokenised REITs
(23530)
Tokenised Funds
(23540)
Entertainment: (255)

Definition

Ownership of the IPs assets in the area of entertainment in real world such as concert, play, shows, circus, musicals, songs, movies, games, events and programs, and souvenir collectibles that is derived from the above areas.

Movies
(25510)

This shall be further developed in the future with more digital assets available in the market

Following definition of the United Nations

17 sustainable development goals²

Songs
(25520)
Concerts
(25530)
Gaming
(25540)
All Other Entertainment Events and Collectibles
(25550)
Natural Resources: (265)

Definition

Natural resources asset that derived directly from sea, sky, atmosphere and underground and can be classified as a commodity with standardisation such as precious metals, agricultural, energy and metals.

Precious Metals
(26510)
Agricultural
(26520)
Energy
(26530)
Metals
(26540)
Green Economy (275)

Definition

Ownership of Projects Asset that falls under the definition of the UN 17SDG²s, with over 80% of the income or jobs provided on these 17 initiatives.

No Poverty & Zero Hunger
(27510)
Good Health and Well-Being
(27520)
Quality Education
(27530)
Gender Equality
(27540)
Clean Water and Sanitation/Affordable and Clean Energy
(27550)
Decent Work and Economic Growth/ Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure/ Partnerships for the Goals
(27560)
Reduced inequalities/ Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
(27570)
Sustainable Cities and Communities/Responsible Consumption and Production
(27580)
Climate Action
(27590)
Life Below Water & Life on Land
(27500)

Note: NEW for newly added branch

² United Nations 17 sustainable development goals covering 1) No Poverty 2) Zero Hunger 3) Good Health and Well-Being 4) Quality Education 5) Gender Equality 6) Clean Water and Sanitation 7) Affordable And Clean Energy 8) Decent Work and Economic Growth 9) Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure 10) Reduced inequalities 11) Sustainable Cities and Communities 12) Responsible Consumption and Production 13) Climate Action 14) Life Below Water 15) Life on Land 16) Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions and 17) Partnerships for the Goals https://sdgs.un.org/goals

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About DAICS®

DAICS® covers both cryptocurrencies and asset-backed tokens (“ABTs”), to be reviewed semi-annually at the end of June and December. On the cryptocurrency side, it is a three-tier system that groups cryptocurrencies into 5 main industries: 1) Payment, 2) Infrastructure, 3) Financial services, 4) Technology & Data, and 5) Media & Entertainment. These industries are further divided into sectors and sub-sectors to be introduced in the future. Under asset-backed tokens, there are 6 asset types: 1) Culture, 2) Real Estate, 3) Financials, 4) Entertainment, 5) Natural Resources, 6) Green Economy. These asset types are further divided into branches and sub-branches to be introduced in the future.

About the IX Asia Tokenization Advisory Committee and Working Group

The establishment of the IX Asia Tokenization Advisory Committee (“Advisory Committee”) is to pursue the goal and vision of formulating a standard for a global tokenization framework in a compliant and transparent way. The key role of the Advisory Committee is to formulate the guidelines and references for tokenization in terms of infrastructure, business, financial stability, sustainability, internal control, and classification. The Advisory Committee is comprised of industry-recognised leaders from blockchain consultancy, sustainable projects, and the field of the Art industry.

The establishment of the Working Group is to identify, evaluate and recommend key directions and founding principles according to their specific industry knowledge and expertise in relating to the creation of the specified token. It will examine and propose improvements to the guidelines and references for tokenization. The working group is formed of a diverse group of market experts representing relevant sectors and markets, to provide input and discuss case studies for creation of tokenization framework, best practices and development of real-world projects.

For more information about IX Asia Tokenization Advisory Committee & Working Group, please visit .