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The Hong Liang Art Museum at NTHU Set to Open Next Year

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HSINCHU, TAIWAN – Media OutReach Newswire – 11 April 2024 – The beam-raising ceremony was held for the Hong Liang Art Museum at National Tsing Hua University (NTHU) in Taiwan. The main structure is nearing completion and is expected to open in the first half of next year, becoming a new aesthetic landmark in Hsinchu.

The beam-raising ceremony for the Hong Liang Art Museum was held by NTHU, with President W. John Kao (right), donor Chairman Hong-Liang Hsieh, Mrs. Fen-Ching Chiu (center), and former President Hocheng Hong (left), praying for the project's success. (Photo: National Tsing Hua University)
The beam-raising ceremony for the Hong Liang Art Museum was held by NTHU, with President W. John Kao (right), donor Chairman Hong-Liang Hsieh, Mrs. Fen-Ching Chiu (center), and former President Hocheng Hong (left), praying for the project’s success. (Photo: National Tsing Hua University)

In addition to international exhibitions, the museum will also hold lectures, and other artistic and cultural activities, enlivening the art scene on campus while providing faculty, students, and the public with an opportunity to experience contemporary art treasures.
The museum is named after its main benefactor, alumnus Hong-Liang Hsieh, chairman of Scientech Corporation. Hsieh graduated from the Department of Physics in 1973 and was the first recipient of the Outstanding Alumni Award from the College of Science.
Accompanying Hsieh at the ceremony were his wife and the director of Scientech. In his speech, Hsieh said that NTHU is leading a renaissance, and the Hong Liang Art Museum is an important part of it. Combined with the concert hall and existing museum, NTHU is set to become a showpiece for the seamless integration of academia with the arts and humanities.
A priority in Hsieh’s vision for the art museum is sustainability. He emphasized that in addition to having goals, a cultural institution must also have a strong sense of mission and be able to continuously invest manpower, funds, and enthusiasm. With this in mind, he called on the entire school to “make the NTHU Renaissance movement a big success!”
After thanking Hsieh for his generous donation, President W. John Kao said that art is a kind of dialogue with beauty, stories, oneself, and the world. He added that with the opening of the new art museum, faculty and students will be able to have this kind of artistic dialogue right on campus every day without having to go abroad so aesthetic literacy will become deeply rooted throughout the NTHU community.
Designed by a team of architects led by Hsu-Yuan Kuo and Effie Huang, the museum will have the appearance of three earth-toned boxes rising out of the greenery opposite the Tsing Hua Laboratory.
The museum will have two stories above ground and one below, providing about one thousand pings (3,300 square meters) of floor space. The exterior walls of the first floor will be in the form of a glass curtain, and the elevators and stairs will also use transparent materials, allowing the greenery and natural light to enter the interior space.
Museum curator Su-Zhen Xie said that the building’s impressive architectural design is ideal for a large art museum and that its brisk spatial arrangement will be a boon for curating exhibitions.
The current plan is to hold at least one major international exhibition every year, with several small and medium-sized exhibitions in between, to maintain the museum’s visibility and vitality.
Xie said that the café on the first floor of the museum will have a ceiling height of 6 meters and that it is expected to become one of the most romantic university cafés in Taiwan, where faculty, students, and visitors can enjoy premium coffee while admiring the campus lawn and cherry trees through the floor-to-ceiling windows. Xie also said that she is planning to hold “Embassy Night,” especially for ambassadors and international cultural figures.
Xie said that the top floor of the museum will be ideal for holding parties, talks, and other activities, such that “students will come to see the museum as their second home—a great place to watch the stars and fall in love.” Her vision is of a museum space with a lively and diverse atmosphere that attracts faculty and students alike. The museum will also serve as an educational resource for students majoring in museum studies and art administration in the Department of Arts and Design.
During her several decades in the field, Xie has served as the curator of various major art museums, including the Museum of Contemporary Art in Taipei and the Central Academy of Fine Arts in Beijing.
The main structure of the museum is almost finished, and the next phase of the project will include interior work and landscaping. The museum is expected to be completed in the first half of next year.

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Victory Securities invests over 10 million HKD to develop the first Hong Kong stock & VA trading app – VictoryX

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And announced to be the first and only brokerage firm authorized token-in-token-out

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 11 April 2024 – Victory Securities (“Victory”) announced the launch of its first securities and virtual assets trading app in Hong Kong – VictoryX (Chinese name: 勝利通) , the first licensed corporation in Hong Kong to offer a single app for asset allocation on securities and virtual assets at the same time. Victory also announced that it is the “first broker-dealer in Hong Kong” to be authorized by the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) to provide token-in-token-out to retail clients. At the end of last year, Victory was approved by the SFC to provide retail investors with virtual asset trading, distribution of virtual asset related products and consulting services, and now retail investors can freely trade investment products in various markets, including virtual assets, Hong Kong stock and U.S. stock markets, etc., and trade virtual assets at their doorsteps through one platform. Clients are also expected to deposit & withdraw the cryptocurrencies via the APP within a short period, realizing a comprehensive allocation of traditional financial and virtual assets.
With the expiry of the licensing application period of the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC)’s regulatory regime for virtual asset trading platforms at the end of February, the virtual asset industry in Hong Kong will be fully regulated, providing investors with protection for their virtual assets and transactions. As a leading virtual asset licensed corporation in Hong Kong, Victory was the first to be granted the relevant licenses for virtual asset business (No. 1 (Virtual Asset Trading), No. 4 (Virtual Asset Advisory Services) and No. 9 (Virtual Asset Management Services) last year. As early as a year ago, Victory has already established a it’s own R&D Team, and spent tens of millions Hong Kong dollars to develop its own trading app – VictoryX. Victory hopes to lead investors from the Web 2.0 traditional financial services, through its simple operation process to easily allocate Web 3.0 assets. Both the mobile app and desktop trading system have been fully upgraded to provide trading services in major markets such as virtual assets, Hong Kong stocks, US stocks, etc., and will soon be expanded to include China Connect and Global Stock Markets, to assist clients capture market opportunities and global asset allocation seamlessly and in real time.

Victory is the first securities & virtual assets trading APP in Hong Kong, Mr. Kennix Chan the Executive Director of Victory Securities, said that he spent over 10 million HKD to develop the APP.
Victory is the first securities & virtual assets trading APP in Hong Kong, Mr. Kennix Chan the Executive Director of Victory Securities, said that he spent over 10 million HKD to develop the APP.

Victory Securities participated in the Web3 Festival from April 6 to 9, and was the only licensed corporation that provide trade securities and virtual asset trading services at the same time and connected virtual asset trading to multiple exchanges. Clients were invited to try out the APP on-site and the response was overwhelming, with over 1,000 account opening enquiries received. On April 10th, Victory Securities held another APP launch party to announce the official release of its securities and virtual asset trading APP VictoryX. Meanwhile, Victory Securities announced that it has been approved by the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) to allow the deposit and withdrawal virtual asset, making it the first and the only broker-dealer to provide such service in Hong Kong.
Victory is the only participant in Web3 Festival that can connect to multiple licensed exchanges, provide secure deposit/withdrawal of funds and securities & virtual asset trading all in one app, which has received an unprecedented number of enquiries and enthusiastic response.
Victory is the only participant in Web3 Festival that can connect to multiple licensed exchanges, provide secure deposit/withdrawal of funds and securities & virtual asset trading all in one app, which has received an unprecedented number of enquiries and enthusiastic response.

Victory Securities hosted App Launch Party on 10th April at Lan Kwai Fong, Central and invited nearly 200 guests to attend.
Victory Securities hosted App Launch Party on 10th April at Lan Kwai Fong, Central and invited nearly 200 guests to attend.

A group of traditional financial & web3 celebrities showed up to witness the new milestone of the financial industry in Hong Kong. From left: Mr. Casper Mok, Mr. Felix Man, Mr. Kennix Chan, Ms. Agnes Wu, Mr. Kenny Tang
A group of traditional financial & web3 celebrities showed up to witness the new milestone of the financial industry in Hong Kong. From left: Mr. Casper Mok, Mr. Felix Man, Mr. Kennix Chan, Ms. Agnes Wu, Mr. Kenny Tang

VictoryX is designed to address the pain points of traditional financial investors by solving the problem of complicated operations faced by newcomers to the virtual asset market in the past. Instead of having to find a OTC store, they can directly open an account and deposit funds for trading, which is a one-stop process that can be accomplished online, and at the same time, their assets can be safeguarded. Victory has also teamed up with a leading international virtual assets information media to provide investors with the latest news on the virtual assets market, solving the problem of scattered information in the market in the past. The launch of the mobile trading application combining securities and virtual assets is a small step for Victory Securities to enter the virtual asset market. In the future, Victory will continue to improve its functions and strive to provide more diversified investment products with fintech and Web 3.0 components.
Mr. Kennix Chan, Executive Director of Victory Securities, said at the app launch party, “In recent years, investors’ demand for a secure and sophisticated trading platforms has been on the rise, so Victory Securities has invested tens of millions of dollars to create a market-unique securities and virtual asset trading app, which, together with the approval from the Securities and Futures Commission to allow Victory to provide token-in-token-out services to clients, is expected to be an even greater success for Victory Securities in the virtual assets space. The successful development of the APP by our in-house R&D team is not only a big step forward for Victory Securities in Fintech area, but also signifies that the local licensed corporation has the courage to innovate in the midst of adversity, and is heading towards the goal of becoming the most influential virtual asset broker-dealer in Hong Kong and even in the Asia Pacific region,” said Mr. Chan.
Victory Securities is now actively developing virtual asset-related investment products and technology solutions, such as the BTC Cycle Fund launched earlier and the ETF and Algo trading system planned to be launched, which are targeted at different levels of investors. Victory Fintech Company Limited (VDX), a company in which Victory has a stake, has also taken the lead in forming a professional team since 2020, specializing in the development of virtual asset Exchange with a view to develop a comprehensive ecological layout for the Web3 industry for retail investors, professional investors and enterprises.
VictoryX勝利通

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About Victory Securities

Victory Securities (stock code: 8540.HK), with over 50 years of history, is a comprehensive full-licensed securities firm licensed by the Securities and Futures Commission, with regulated activities under Type 1, Type 2, Type 4, Type 6, and Type 9. Investors can enjoy Victory Securities’ comprehensive financial services, including Hong Kong and global securities trading, first and second market securities financing, corporate financing (capital markets and bond capital markets), wealth management in various fields. In 2023, Victory Securities became the first and currently only licensed entity in Hong Kong to hold virtual asset trading, advisory, and asset management service licenses issued by the Securities and Futures Commission.

Galaxy Macau’s Sakura Cultural Festival Blooms with Romantic Spring Vibes, Transforming into a Must-visit Spot Brimming with Japanese Charm

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MACAU SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 11 April 2024 – In the enchanting embrace of spring, cherry blossoms unfurl their delicate petals in a symphony of beauty. With the support of the Consulate-General of Japan in Hong Kong, Galaxy Macau™ Integrated Resort (“Galaxy Macau”) proudly unveils the Sakura Cultural Festival. From April 24 to May 5, coinciding with the zenith of Japan’s cherry blossom season, this festival promises a multifaceted celebration of Japanese cuisine, artistry, and tradition. It beckons both Macau locals and tourists to immerse themselves in a realm of cherry blossoms, offering an oasis of cultural enrichment. This endeavor underscores Galaxy Macau’s commitment to supporting the diversified development of Macau’s tourism industry, further embellishing its stature as the “World Center of Travel and Leisure” and “UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy”.

Galaxy Macau is unveiling the Sakura Cultural Festival, creating a golden week hotspot brimming with Japanese charm.
Galaxy Macau is unveiling the Sakura Cultural Festival, creating a golden week hotspot brimming with Japanese charm.

The Sakura Cultural Festival is centered at the East Square of Galaxy Macau, where guests are greeted by pink cherry blossom-themed decorations, setting the stage for a rich Japanese cultural experience. Dozens of exhibitors from Tokyo, Osaka, Aomori, Tokushima, Kagawa,and other regions of Japan, along with local businesses in Macau, will offer a diverse range of Japanese delights, from whimsically themed snacks to time-honored classics and contemporary fare. A centerpiece attraction is the sake vending machine, offering over 50 varieties of Japanese sake. During the festival, Hotel Okura Macau will host a limited-time pop-up store, featuring Japanese specialties such as Nagasaki castella cakes from Nagomi, Kyoto craft beer, and selected sake. As a special treat, patrons purchasing any two items from the pop-up store can savor a cup of Japanese charcoal-roasted coffee for a nominal fee of just MOP 1 dollar. Complementing these epicurean indulgences are interactive games and cultural performances. Adding to the festive ambiance, endearing mascots adorned in traditional Japanese attire will grace the event, offering photo opportunities for guests.

The Sakura Cultural Festival is centered at the East Square of Galaxy Macau, where guests are greeted by pink cherry blossom-themed decorations, setting the stage, also a myriad of immersive workshops including crafting kites, and omamori charms, or donning stylish Japanese yukatas for a rich Japanese cultural experience during the event period. (Stock photos for reference)
Sakura Cultural Festival is centered at the East Square of Galaxy Macau, where guests are greeted by pink cherry blossom-themed decorations, setting the stage, also a myriad of immersive workshops including crafting kites, and omamori charms, or donning stylish Japanese yukatas for a rich Japanese cultural experience during the event period. (Stock photos for reference)
The Sakura Cultural Festival is centered at the East Square of Galaxy Macau, where guests are greeted by pink cherry blossom-themed decorations, setting the stage, also a myriad of immersive workshops including crafting kites, and omamori charms, or donning stylish Japanese yukatas for a rich Japanese cultural experience during the event period. (Stock photos for reference)

Over the festival weekends and on Labor Day, guests can partake in a myriad of immersive workshops, crafting kites, and omamori charms, or donning stylish Japanese yukatas. Galaxy Macau, in collaboration with the Consulate-General of Japan in Hong Kong, will host an exclusive Japanese flower arrangement experience at Hotel Okura Macau, showcasing the graceful artistry of ikebana, allowing guests to bask in the serene ambiance of Japan’s vernal splendor.

Another highlight of the Sakura Cultural Festival is the exclusive four-hands Kaiseki at Yamazato, available only for one night on April 25. Helmed by Chef Tadashi Sawauchi, the Global Grand Chef of the Hotel Okura Group, and Morihiro Takeda, Executive Chef of Yamazato, Macau, this culinary extravaganza promises an exquisite fusion of seasonal flavors inspired by the resplendent colors of spring and the ephemeral beauty of Japan’s cherry blossoms. The chefs have selected some of the most sought-after treasures of Japan, transforming them into culinary sensations. The list of seasonal ingredients includes Hokkaido greenling much loved for its firm and aromatic flesh; firefly squid that is only available through spring and early summer; as well as various wild vegetables and premium seafood. Also, on the menu is the beautifully marbled Saga wagyu prepared in sukiyaki style. Guests who book and pay with the ICBC Macau Galaxy Credit Card can enjoy a special discount. Seats are limited and served on a first-come, first-served basis.

Chef Tadashi Sawauchi , the Global Grand Chef of the Hotel Okura Group
Chef Tadashi Sawauchi , the Global Grand Chef of the Hotel Okura Group
Morihiro Takeda , Executive Chef of Yamazato, Macau
Morihiro Takeda , Executive Chef of Yamazato, Macau



In tandem with Yamazato, several other Japanese restaurants at Galaxy Macau will also present themed Japanese set menus, desserts, and beverages throughout the Sakura Cultural Festival. Kyo Watami, the newly inaugurated restaurant celebrated for its authentic Japanese fare, unveils a curated selection of sakura-inspired dishes, complemented by limited-edition sake, sakura cocktails, and mocktails. Meanwhile, Nagomi will elevate the indulgence with a Sakura Afternoon Tea, featuring an array of handcrafted sweets and savories in delicate pink hues, spotlighting iconic Japanese delicacies such as Sakura Shingen Mochi.

Kyo Watami, the newly opened restaurant celebrated for its authentic Japanese fare, unveils a curated selection of sakura-inspired dishes, complemented by limited-edition sake, sakura cocktails, and mocktails.
Kyo Watami, the newly opened restaurant celebrated for its authentic Japanese fare, unveils a curated selection of sakura-inspired dishes, complemented by limited-edition sake, sakura cocktails, and mocktails.

For more information, please visit the official website of Galaxy Macau at www.galaxymacau.com or follow the official social media platforms.

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About Galaxy Macau Integrated Resort

Galaxy Macau™, The World-class Luxury Integrated Resort delivers the “Most Spectacular Entertainment and Leisure Destination in the World”. Developed at an investment of HK$43 billion, the property covers 1.1 million square metres of unique entertainment and leisure attractions that are unlike anything else in Macau. Eight award-winning world-class luxury hotels provide around 5,000 rooms, suites and villas. They include Andaz Macau, Banyan Tree Macau, Galaxy Hotel™, Hotel Okura Macau, JW Marriott Hotel Macau, Raffles at Galaxy Macau, The Ritz-Carlton, Macau, Broadway Hotel. Unique to Galaxy Macau, the 75,000-square-meter Grand Resort Deck features the world’s longest Skytop Adventure Rapids at 575 meters, the largest Skytop Wave Pool with waves up to 1.5 meters high and 150-meter pristine white sand beach. Two five-star spas from Banyan Tree Spa Macau and The Ritz-Carlton Spa, Macau help guests relax and rejuvenate.

As the dining destination in Asia, Galaxy Macau offers a wide variety of gastronomic delights, exquisite experiences and ingredients of the finest quality with over 120 dining options from Michelin dining to authentic delicacies; Galaxy Promenade is the hottest shopping destination featuring the latest in fashion and curated experiences in Macau. Spanning over 100,000 square meters, luxury flagship stores, lifestyle boutiques and our selection of labels are among the more than 200 world-renowned brands for a world-class shopping journey; Galaxy Cinemas, a 10-theatre 3D Cineplex boasting 4K laser projection; CHINA ROUGE, one-of-a-kind deluxe lounge that evokes the glitz and glamor of Shanghai’s golden era with entertainment in luxury and style; and Foot Hub presents the traditional art of reflexology to make you feel more relaxed and revitalized. For Authentic Macau Flavours & Vibrant Asian Experiences, Broadway Macau – just a 90-second walk via a bridge from Galaxy Macau, has over 35 different Authentic Macau & Asian Flavours at its Broadway Food Street. The 2,500-seat Broadway Theatre plays host to world-class entertainers and a diverse array of cultural events. Meeting, incentive and banquet groups are also well looked after with a portfolio of unique venues in Galaxy Macau and a professional service staff.

Galaxy International Convention Center (GICC) is the latest addition to the Group’s ever-expanding integrated resort precinct and will usher in a new era for the MICE industry in Macau. GICC is a world-class event venue featuring 40,000 sqm of total flexible MICE, and a 16,000-seat Galaxy Arena – the largest indoor arena in Macau.

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XTransfer Celebrating One-Year Anniversary in Hong Kong

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Laotian Times
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Establishing a Strong Presence and Participating in Hong Kong “Global Sources Consumer Electronics Show


HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 11 April 2024 – XTransfer, the World’s Leading & China’s No.1 B2B Cross-Border Trade Payment Platform, celebrates its one-year anniversary in the Hong Kong market while joining the “Global Sources Consumer Electronics Show” held at the AsiaWorld-Expo. The event gathers over 2,000 top Asian manufacturers and features 4,000 booths, providing a diverse range of consumer electronics products for global buyers. Over the past year, XTransfer has been dedicated to providing global payment & collection solutions, foreign exchange services, and other financial services for Hong Kong’s foreign trade SMEs. With excellent progress, XTransfer has achieved outstanding results.

XTransfer team actively communicate with clients at the exhibition.
XTransfer team actively communicate with clients at the exhibition.

Hong Kong has frequent trade with mainland China. According to XTransfer data, in 2023, the total amount collected by the company’s mainland Chinese SME clients from Hong Kong increased by 17.2% compared to the previous year. However, in the first quarter of 2024, it showed a slight decline of 1.7% compared to the same period last year. Based on the analysis of the characteristics of XTransfer’s clients, among its mainland SME clients, the top three provinces in terms of payment collected from exports to Hong Kong in 2023 were Guangdong, Zhejiang, and Shandong, with Guangdong being the most active, accounting for 69.0% of the total payment amount received by XTransfer’s clients, followed by Zhejiang (6.5%) and Shandong (3.8%). In terms of export categories, the top three categories of SMEs’ exports to Hong Kong were apparel, integrated circuits, and lighting.

However, Hong Kong SMEs continue to encounter significant obstacles in trade settlement with Mainland China, including difficulties in opening accounts with traditional banks, high risk of fund freezing, high exchange losses, long remittance time, high remittance costs, and even being forced to remit funds through non-compliant channels. Over the past year, XTransfer has collaborated with renowned financial institutions such as J.P. Morgan, DBS Bank, and Deutsche Bank to provide compliant, efficient, convenient, and low-cost global trade payment & collection solutions, as well as other related financial services for Hong Kong SMEs engaged in foreign trade. This enables SMEs to make payments to mainland suppliers and enjoy the same level of cross-border financial services as large multinational corporations.

Speaking at the exhibition, Founder and CEO of XTransfer, Bill Deng, said, “We are delighted to participate in the “Global Sources Consumer Electronics Show” and engage with manufacturers and buyers. XTransfer’s innovative trade payment solutions have attracted considerable attention from the traders at the event. It has been nearly a year since XTransfer entered the Hong Kong market, during which our team has been committed to expanding our business in Hong Kong. We have upgraded our Hong Kong office to a service centre and expanded our local team to 50 members.”

“Now, XTransfer is actively expanding its business to more than 200 countries and regions worldwide. By collaborating with banks and payment institutions in different locations, XTransfer allows clients to receive payments from buyers in various countries using their local currency, making it more convenient and efficient. In the future, XTransfer will continue to develop its business in Hong Kong, aiming to raise awareness among more SMEs and assist in their global expansion. Apart from meeting the Pay-to-China needs of Hong Kong SMEs, XTransfer also aims to facilitate the collection needs from overseas as well, thereby supporting the export industry in Hong Kong.” Bill added.
Hashtag: #XTransfer #HongKong #CrossBorder #Payment

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About XTransfer

XTransfer, World’s Leading & China’s No.1 B2B Cross-Border Trade Payment Platform, is dedicated to providing SMEs with secure, compliant, fast, convenient and low-cost foreign trade payment & fund collection solutions, significantly reducing the cost of global expansion and enhancing global competitiveness. Founded in 2017, the company is headquartered in Shanghai and has branches in China’s major foreign trade cities such as Hong Kong, Shenzhen and the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, Japan, Australia, and Singapore. XTransfer has obtained local payment licenses in Hong Kong, the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, and Australia. With more than 400,000 enterprise clients, XTransfer has become the industry No.1 in China.

By cooperating with well-known multinational banks and financial institutions, XTransfer has built a unified global multi-currency clearing network and built a data-based, automated, Internet-based and intelligent anti-money laundering risk control infrastructure centred on small and medium enterprises. XTransfer uses technology as a bridge to link large financial institutions and small and medium enterprises around the world, allowing small and medium enterprises to enjoy the same level of cross-border financial services as large multinational corporations.

XTransfer completed its Series D financing in September 2021, and the company’s current valuation exceeds USD$1.3 billion, making it a unicorn. The Company possesses a diverse composition of international investors, including D1 Capital Partners LP, Telstra Ventures, China Merchants Venture, eWTP Capital, Yunqi Capital, Gaorong Capital, 01VC, MindWorks and Lavender Hill Capital Partners.

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OPPO Unveils AI Innovations at Google Cloud Next ’24, to Feature Google’s Gemini Models on AI Phones

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  • OPPO and OnePlus teamed up to bring a fresh AI Phone experience to over 10 million users
  • OPPO shares four core AI Phone capabilities with global AI innovation pioneers.
  • OPPO and OnePlus to launch AI features like AI Eraser globally.

LAS VEGAS, US – Media OutReach Newswire – 11 April 2024 – As the era of AI Phones officially unfolds, OPPO accelerates its global AI Phone strategic layout following its participation in MWC 2024. Partnering with Google Cloud, OPPO delves further into exploring a fresh AI Phone experience. Multiple AI innovations from OPPO made their debut at the Google Cloud Next ’24 conference, alongside the joint announcement with OnePlus to utilize Google’s powerful Gemini models.

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“Generative AI marks a significant milestone in the evolution of artificial intelligence. It brings forth greater creativity, novel possibilities, enhanced technical scalability, and significantly improved efficiency. These factors instill us with confidence as we step into a new era of AI Phones,” stated Nicole Zhang, GM of AI Product at OPPO and OnePlus. “Our deep collaboration with Google Cloud throughout our journey is pivotal. Google Cloud’s open platform capabilities holds profound significance for OPPO’s advancement of AI Phones.”

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Leading the Way in Utilizing the Latest Gemini Family of Models
As a key step in fulfilling the mission of ushering in a new era of AI Phones, OPPO and OnePlus will integrate Google’s Gemini models. This integration will empower various product lines of OPPO and OnePlus to undergo significant upgrades and evolution in AI experiences, thereby reshaping the way global users interact with their smartphones.

OPPO and OnePlus jointly announced their commitment to introducing a series of innovative features leveraging the advanced capabilities of Google’s Gemini models throughout 2024. These endeavors aim to forge the most formidable mobile AI experience, allowing a broader user base to effortlessly embrace the fresh appeal of AI Phones.

The Four Core Capabilities of AI Phones
The technological revolution brought by generative AI has opened up infinite possibilities for the mobile industry. OPPO has been dedicated to collaborating with global industry partners to redefine AI Phones.

At the Google Cloud Next ’24 conference, OPPO shared insights on AI Phones with global AI innovators. OPPO believes that AI Phones should possess four core capabilities: efficient computing, perception of the real-world, self-learning, and creativity. Through AI technology, smartphones will gain new perceptual, interactive, and intelligent capabilities, reshaping the mobile experience.

During the conference, OPPO also discussed its comprehensive considerations regarding the full-stack transformation and ecosystem restructuring of AI Phones, aiming to strengthen its presence in hardware platforms, intelligent systems, and ecosystem development.

Enable More Users Globally to Experience the Boundless Joy of AI Phones
During the event, OPPO announced that more than ten million users can already enjoy generative AI features on their devices such as the OPPO Find X7 Series and OnePlus 12.

In 2024, OPPO and OnePlus will further roll out AI features globally, including the highly acclaimed OPPO AI Eraser.

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The OPPO AI Eraser allows users to effortlessly identify and remove objects, seamlessly filling in the background with hardly any trace of post-processing.

Behind this exceptional experience lies OPPO’s proprietary powerful AI recognition and image filling technology. OPPO AI Eraser can currently recognize over 120 categories of objects, including people, pets, phones, flowers, trees, and buildings. To achieve optimal generation results, OPPO has trained its model using billion-level data sets based on the industry-leading Diffusion model, ultimately achieving industry-leading AI Eraser performance.

AI Eraser will start to roll out to devices such as the Reno 11 Pro, Reno 11, Reno 11 F, Find N3, and Find N3 Flip.

OPPO and OnePlus are actively collaborating with Google to integrate cloud AI products into more mobile devices. This powerful partnership will equip OPPO and OnePlus smartphones with even more advanced AI capabilities in the future, making features like news article summaries, real-time audio content organization, and creative social media content generation possible.

OPPO’s Commitment to Advancing and Popularizing AI Phones
AI is deeply ingrained in the DNA of OPPO and OnePlus product development. Over the past few years, OPPO has utilized its integration capabilities in software, hardware, chipset, and OS to create industry-leading mobile imaging performance. Its achievements in computational photography have been widely recognized by users worldwide.

Meanwhile, OnePlus has leveraged its robust AI capabilities to achieve ultimate optimization in performance. Combined with breakthrough technologies like the Trinity Engine, OnePlus provides users with the fastest and smoothest experience.

Earlier this year, OPPO established its AI Center, consolidating resources related to AI research and development to systematically enhance its AI capabilities, with a focus on creating AI Phones.

Over the next 3-5 years, OPPO and OnePlus will continue to develop over 100 new features based on generative AI technology for global users and will remain committed to collaborating with global partners to create truly revolutionary AI Phone experiences.

Hashtag: #OPPO

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Cambodia’s Relocation of People From UNESCO Site Raises Concerns

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Chhem Hay, 37, stands at a main door of her house under construction at Run Ta Ek village in Siem Reap province, Cambodia, on 2 April. (AP Photo/Heng Sinith)

RUN TA EK, Cambodia (AP) — It’s been more than a year since Yem Srey Pin moved with her family from the village where she was born on Cambodia’s Angkor UNESCO World Heritage site to Run Ta Ek, a dusty new settlement about 25 kilometers away.

A tattered Cambodian flag flaps gently in the scorching midday sun on her corner lot, its depiction of the Angkor Wat temple barely still visible, while her brother scoops water from a clay cistern onto a neighbor’s cow that he tends during the day.

Hers is one of about 5,000 families relocated from the sprawling archaeological site, one of Southeast Asia’s top tourist draws, by Cambodian authorities in an ongoing program that Amnesty International has condemned as a “gross violation of international human rights law.” Another 5,000 families are still due to be moved.

The allegations have drawn strong expressions of concern from UNESCO and a spirited rebuttal from Cambodian authorities, who say they’re doing nothing more than protecting the heritage land from illegal squatters.

The Gentle Art Academy expands its Championship Program from Katong to Novena

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SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 11 April 2024 – The Gentle Art Academy, one of the top competitive Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academies in Singapore, is excited to announce the opening of its new training facility in Novena, Singapore, slated for May 2024.

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Training
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Training

With a commitment to fostering personal growth and physical wellness, The Gentle Art Academy brings its championship-proven syllabus to Novena, offering a range of classes suitable for adults and kids from beginners to advanced practitioners.

“Our expansion to Novena represents our dedication to making martial arts accessible to all,” says Ashley, Founder of The Gentle Art Academy. “We’re thrilled to introduce our holistic approach to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training to the Novena community, empowering individuals to reach their full potential.”

The Gentle Art Academy prides itself in taking a structured approach to teaching martial arts in a safe and supportive environment. They ensure that practitioners of all levels will learn essential life skills and confidence from dedicated coaches who are experts in the art of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.

For more information or to enroll, visit https://thegentleartacademy.com/.

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THE MICHELIN Guide Extends To Da Nang, Vietnam

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Laotian Times
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HO CHI MINH CITY, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire – 11 April 2024 – Michelin is delighted to announce that the MICHELIN Guide has added the city of Da Nang to its gourmet destination portfolio. Consequently, Da Nang becomes the third Vietnamese city to see its gastronomic scene spotlighted by the MICHELIN Guide Inspectors, right after the ones of Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City where the MICHELIN Guide debuted last year.

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Gwendal Poullennec, International Director of the MICHELIN Guide, says: “We are absolutely delighted to continue the MICHELIN Guide’s journey in Vietnam. After a bright beginning earlier last year in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, the addition of Da Nang to the MICHELIN Guide’s family is another proof of the vibrancy and quality of Vietnam’s culinary scene, as well as of the richness and authenticity of its local food culture. Our Inspectors are currently on the field to realize a restaurant selection we will be proud to share in June not only with local gourmets but also international food lovers and travelers“.

Danang Hand Bridge

Globally known as an acclaimed touristic destination, Da Nang is also a true heaven for food lovers. As a proud ambassador of Central Vietnamese cuisine, Da Nang has impressed the MICHELIN Guide Inspectors with quality and variety of local specialties available to offer – be it Mì Quảng, Bún Chả Cá or famous Bánh Xèo. Seafood restaurants, all proposing an abundance of very fresh or live marine creatures, as well as street food delicacies are not to be missed, and the MICHELIN Inspectors have been taking pleasure sitting by the side of the road to enjoy culinary gems, such as a bowl of congee with braised duck.

In addition to these traditional specialties or eateries, Da Nang also offers a lively fine dining scene, shaped by both local chefs making the most of local produce, as well as international chefs, who have fallen in love with the city and brought to it their hometown tastes.

The extension of the MICHELIN Guide to Vietnam is supported by Sun Group whose Chairman, Mr. Dang Minh Truong shared, “Celebrating the culinary excellence of Vietnam’s central coast, Sun Group is thrilled to embark on this gastronomic journey with the arrival of the MICHELIN Guide in Da Nang. Just as we have been dedicated to showcasing Vietnam’s rich culture and beauty to the world, we are excited to see the spotlight shine on the exceptional dining experiences that this vibrant city has to offer. We are delighted that the unique flavors and culinary wonders of Da Nang will finally be celebrated by both local and international food enthusiasts. The MICHELIN Guide’s presence in Da Nang will be further expected to illuminate the city on the world tourism map, contributing to attracting international visitors to Da Nang.”

The 2024 restaurant selection of the MICHELIN Guide Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Danang will be announced during one single ceremony, to be hosted in Ho Chi Minh City in June 2024 (exact date to be communicated later).

To learn more about the MICHELIN Guide history, methodology or selection organization, please visit guide.michelin.com/vn/en or follow updates on facebook.com/MichelinGuideAsia and instagram.com/michelinguide.

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Michelin’s ambition is to sustainably improve its customers’ mobility. The leader in the mobility sector, Michelin designs, manufactures, and distributes the tires best suited to their requirements and uses as well as services and solutions to improve transport efficacy. Michelin also puts forward offers that allow its customers to enjoy unique moments when traveling. Michelin also develops high-technology equipment intended for multiple fields. Based in Clermont-Ferrand, Michelin is present in 175 countries, employs 132,200 people and operates 67 tire factories that, together, produced approximately 167 million tires in 2022. ().

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