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Vantage Data Centers Opens New Regional Office in Hong Kong

New location supports investment and expansion across Asia Pacific

HONG KONG and SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 29 November 2022 – Vantage Data Centers, a leading global provider of hyperscale data center campuses, today announced the official opening of a new office in Hong Kong. The office serves as the regional hub to house engineering, construction, sales and leadership functions to support Vantage’s expanding business across the APAC region.

(from left to right) Giles Proctor (COO of Vantage Data Centers APAC), Chris Yetman (COO of Vantage Data Centers), and Corinne Chong (CFO of Vantage Data Centers APAC) officiate at the Vantage Data Centers Hong Kong Office Opening Ceremony

(from left to right) Giles Proctor (COO of Vantage Data Centers APAC), Chris Yetman (COO of Vantage Data Centers), and Corinne Chong (CFO of Vantage Data Centers APAC) officiate at the Vantage Data Centers Hong Kong Office Opening Ceremony

“With the number of data center campuses and employees here, we see the Hong Kong regional office as instrumental in driving our ambitious growth plans,” said Giles Proctor, chief operating officer of Vantage’s APAC business. “The modern office will empower our high-performing team to better serve our customer base in APAC as we continue to expand our footprint to meet demand and realize our vision for growth.”

Located in the heart of Kowloon, the 5,000 square foot office can accommodate up to 50 employees. Vantage is committed to creating workplaces that promote diversity and prioritize employee safety, as well as building a culture of teamwork to increase efficiency and deliver world-class solutions.

Vantage Data Centers currently has more than 180 employees based in Asia Pacific, a workforce that has nearly doubled in size since the company entered the region in late 2021. Vantage’s APAC headquarters is in Singapore, while its global headquarters is in Denver.

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About Vantage Data Centers

Vantage Data Centers powers, cools, protects and connects the technology of the world’s well-known hyperscalers, cloud providers and large enterprises. Developing and operating across five continents in North America, EMEA and Asia Pacific, Vantage Data Centers has evolved data center design in innovative ways to deliver dramatic gains in reliability, efficiency and sustainability in flexible environments that can scale as quickly as the market demands.

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Thai PM Announces Monetary Rewards for Police in Major Drug Seizes

Thai PM unveils an urgent narcotics action plan for the country.

The announcement was made last week when PM Prayut Chan-o-cha unveiled the government’s urgent phase action plan for curbing the spread of narcotics in Thailand. 

CryptoPARD – Hong Kong’s first crypto academy launches a series of new cryptocurrency training courses

TAIWAN – Media OutReach – 29 November 2022 – On 31 October, the Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau (FSTB) officially released the Policy Declaration on the Development of Virtual Assets in Hong Kong, setting out the Government’s support stance and approach to the virtual asset industry and ecosystem. The welcome of the government is a boost of confidence for the cryptocurrency market. As a result, the motivation of ordinary people to enter new markets has greatly increased.

(Image source: CryptoPARD). In addition to the regular three-level curriculum, CryptoPARD regularly offers popular two-hour free workshops

(Image source: CryptoPARD). In addition to the regular three-level curriculum, CryptoPARD regularly offers popular two-hour free workshops

Help the public acquire “valuable technical analysis skills”

The cryptocurrency market is sweeping the world, and many novice investors rush into the market without being fully prepared to stay behind. Many courses in the market are aimed at the needs of these investors, and various cryptocurrency courses are designed with the least amount of time and maximum effect, so as to make students believe that they can get rich in a short period of time and get through with a fluke mentality.

To profit from blockchain trading, knowledge and attitude will be key success factors. CryptoPARD Crypto Academy believes that it will provide courses at the forefront of industry standards, in addition to passing sincere and professional review courses, and accompanying each guest from shallow to deep understanding of cryptocurrencies, as well as hands-on practical guidance. The curriculum should be tightly structured, providing hobbyists and industry professionals with step-by-step opportunities to add value to technology and upskill.

Learn first, earn later

CryptoPARD understands that price fluctuations in the blockchain currency market are inseparable from traditional supply and demand economics, and pointed out that trading in the crypto market should lay a good foundation without chart pattern analysis and same-day trading strategies. Further study, should first understand the origin of cryptocurrencies, blockchain structure and the application of cryptocurrencies, until they can draw inferences, in the face of new products, new currencies can have their own rational analysis of their coin issuance basis and application level, no longer randomly enter the market. In addition, it is necessary to gather more information to understand scams and anti-fraud techniques, as well as the essentials of choosing an exchange.

Furthermore, if we want to further understand the market manipulation pretend environment in the new economy, we should start to study decentralized finance, liquidity mining, staking, online exchange and arbitrage models, decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs), project audits, etc. If you have limited time, you should first find a course that suits your level to avoid being filled by the market atmosphere and rushing to enter the market.

In addition to the regular three-level course, CryptoPARD regularly offers popular two-hour free workshops so that novices can grasp the new trends of cryptocurrency investing and prepare themselves to know first, then invest.

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Hong Kong Design Centre 20th Anniversary Celebration

Design Spectrum Presents ‘always’ Exhibition with over 50 Sustainable Designs Envisioning A Community that Thinks Beyond Green

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 29 November 2022 – Design Spectrum, the public-facing platform of Hong Kong Design Centre (HKDC), sponsored by Create Hong Kong of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), is proud to present a design exhibition titled ‘always’ from 22 November 2022 to 29 January 2023. As well as being one of the accredited events celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Establishment of the HKSAR, it is also among the series of thrilling events commemorating HKDC’s 20th Anniversary under the theme ‘Design for Sustainable Community’. The exhibition explores the sustainable development of Hong Kong over the decades, how good designs have sprouted like seeds and driven significant impact on communities.

Curated by local designers Benny Au and Teresa Chan of miniminigallery, the ‘always’ exhibition explores sustainability beyond the material level from a new perspective.
Curated by local designers Benny Au and Teresa Chan of miniminigallery, the ‘always’ exhibition explores sustainability beyond the material level from a new perspective.

From a spark of awareness to a series of actions, our behaviour is gradually formed over time until it becomes part of a routine – and becomes our ‘always’. Likewise, it starts with a thought or an idea to make a positive impact on the environment. Curated by local designers Benny Au and Teresa Chan of miniminigallery, the ‘always’ exhibition explores sustainability beyond the material level from a new perspective, that can also be escalated to the spiritual, cultural and heritage levels of discussion. Visitors will get to appreciate our local creative power and learn how design can promote and inspire a continuous innovation process, ensuring the sustainable and prosperous development of the city.

The curators have selected a total of 21 posters spanning from 1970s to 2010s from 12 renowned Hong Kong designers across generations to showcase at the exhibition.
The curators have selected a total of 21 posters spanning from 1970s to 2010s from 12 renowned Hong Kong designers across generations to showcase at the exhibition.

From concept to practice, an integration of function and aesthetics, the power of ‘keep going!’ through dual-venue Exhibition

The exhibition’s spaces also well-present the fluidity and interchangeability of the concept ‘always’. Its first phase commences in Central Market from 22 November to 12 December 2022, followed by the second phase in PMQ from 15 December 2022 to 29 January 2023. These two distinct venues have brought a big challenge to the curatorial team regarding structural design: the durability of re-used materials, their transportability, the different sizes of the two venues and more. Kwok Yat Long and Law Chi Hin, who support the structural design of the exhibition, and the curator Benny said that ‘apart from the material selection, manpower as well as the exhibition setup process should be considered carefully. As both planners and exhibitors of the exhibition, we all share the same perspective towards sustainability.’

The exhibition uses flexible wooden panels that are easy to transport, allowing various three-dimensional geometric combinations that adapt to different spaces, to showcase a total of more than 50 exhibits. The structures are also easy to dismantle and transport – not only are they functional and aesthetically pleasing, but they epitomise the theme of the exhibition perfectly.

50+ Design Projects that Span Across Different Generations, Forms and Spaces

In today’s world, environmental protection is nothing new. Since the 1970s, the iconic rubbish monster ‘Lap Sap Chung’ has deeply rooted itself in the hearts of the people of Hong Kong, to express the local design community’s concern on the issue. ‘always’ will exhibit over 50 design projects, most of which originated from Hong Kong and were selected to characterise different generations, spaces, and serve different rungs of society. The projects are all made ‘tangible’ to preserve the important ‘intangible’ values behind, whether based on the designers’ ideas, creativity or messages they want to convey to individuals or communities. ‘always’ implies thoughts can influence behaviours and shape our daily practices. With the spirit of ‘breaking the old and creating the new’, exhibitors encourage collective thoughts and actions through design, connecting humanity and nature, and eventually creating a better community and future.

Posters: Effective Designs for Spreading the Seeds of Communication
The poster is one of the most direct and powerful tools for communication in graphic design. The curators have selected a total of 21 posters spanning from 1970s to 2010s from 12 renowned Hong Kong designers across generations to showcase at the exhibition. The designers made use of these posters to illustrate their unique insights on social issues, such as pollution and resource scarcity. Visitors can appreciate the evolving process of the design – from the seeding of ideas to sprouting growth, as it continues to raise awareness of sustainability issues in recent decades.

For the second phase of the exhibition at PMQ, young designers will be joining the show with their own posters, through which visitors can feel how the ideas of the past are passed down from generation to generation. These ideas will continue to spread and grow, and may bear different kinds of fruits in the future.

Let’s Sow the Seeds of Design – Join Workshops and Support Local Designers

From the end of November till January 2023, a series of concurrent events such as public guided tours, workshops and designer sharing sessions will be organised around the exhibition for public. We have invited Hulu Culture to host several sessions of cultural guided tours where participants will be led by experts to explore the old and the new architects in the city after visiting the exhibition to experience the historic development of Hong Kong. There will also be a joint event with PMQ Taste Library and Classics Anew providing multi-sensory experiences of taste and touch to the public. In addition, a parents-and-kids illustration workshop will provide more inspirations about environmental protection; and Hong Kong kintsugi master Mr Kenneth Lee will share his insights into the relationship between design and cultural heritage.

Visitors can also check out the DS Pop-up at Spectrum (Shop 116) in Central Market before or after the exhibition! The shop features a variety of local design goodies, and is definitely a go-to spot for picking the best gifts for Christmas and the New Year!

‘always’ Exhibition
Date: 22 November to 12 December 2022
Venue: Event Space, 1/F, Central Market, Central
Date:15 December 2022 to 29 January 2023
Venue:HG10-HG12 & HG19, PMQ, Central
Time:11:00-20:00
Admission fee:Free of Charge
Enquiry:info@designspectrum.hk/3793 8479
Facebook/Instagram:designspectrum.hk
Website
:www.designspectrum.hk
*Details of concurrent events will be available on Design Spectrum’s Website.

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Range Rover, Range Rover Sport Awarded Five-Star Safety Ratings

The New Range Rover and Range Rover Sport have both been awarded five-star ratings in the latest Euro NCAP safety tests in Gaydon, United Kingdom.

Lao and Russian Military Work on UXO Removal in Khammouane

Lao and Russian military personnel begin UXO clearance operation.

The Lao Ministry of Public Security and the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation started working last week to remove unexploded ordnances in Nakay District, Khammouane Province.  

Huobi and Dominica to Issue National Token DMC, Initiating the New Era of Digital Identity

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 29 November 2022 – On November 29, Huobi announced on its partnership with the Commonwealth of Dominica, TRON, and DMC Labs. The three platforms were endorsed by the Dominica government to issue Dominica’s national token, Dominica Coin (DMC), and Digital Identity (DID). DMC holders will be granted digital citizenship of Dominica. This is the first significant step in Huobi’s strategy of global development after its rebranding, manifesting its ambition to become a major player in the future stage of Web 3.0 and the metaverse.

Both issued by a sovereign country, DMC and DID are based on the TRON network, the official national blockchain infrastructure of Dominica, and are to be launched on Huobi Prime. The DID and DMC will be important credentials for users to access the future world of the metaverse.

DMC to be launched through Huobi Prime

As a TRC-20 token authorized and issued by the Dominica government, DMC supports cross-chain interaction with Ethereum and BNB Smart Chain through the BTTC Bridge. The tokens will be issued through Huobi Prime, and the platform will airdrop DMC and Dominica DIDs to all registered users.

Users may complete KYC verification or re-verify themselves by using their Dominica DID. It is understood that users passing verification with Decentralized IDs share the same privileges as citizens of other nationalities.

Meanwhile, DIDs may be transferred to TRON to generate Soul-Bound Tokens(SBTs), whose holders will be entitled to the “Citizenship of Dominica in the Metaverse” as fully mapped from that in the real world.

A physical certificate issued by the Dominica government will be available to the holders after a certain fee has been paid.

The main use cases of DID include KYC verification on major exchanges, opening bank accounts in Dominica, loan applications, and registration of digital enterprises.

A milestone in Huobi’s global expansion

The launch of DMC together with Dominica is a major step forward for Huobi after its recent rebranding. On November 22, 2022, H.E. Justin Sun, TRON Founder, Huobi’s global advisory board member, and the Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Grenada to the WTO, attended Huobi’s rebranding launch event held in Singapore. Sun put forth three major strategies for Huobi’s future growth: globalization, tech-driven development, and tech for good. He also suggested that Huobi would help promote the application and compliance of the crypto technology in key regions of the world and work alongside its peers to build Web 3.0.

With the approval of the Dominica government, Huobi’s globalization strategy will set forth from the Caribbean region to cover Southeast Asia and Europe. While paving the way for full compliance and healthy development for the industry, Huobi is determined to regain its position as one of the top cryptocurrency exchanges.

Moreover, its cutting-edge technology and influence in the industry will enable Huobi to provide a secure, efficient Web 3.0 gateway for global users. Crypto technology is set to be the driving force for the forthcoming digital economy that will serve the public for a better life.

Build a new world of the metaverse and Web 3.0 technologies

Huobi’s collaboration with Dominica is a big step toward making the Caribbean region a global crypto center. It will create a new trend of cooperation between the crypto industry and sovereign countries.

Caribbean’s preferential policies on the crypto industry have attracted a myriad of leading crypto companies to this region. For instance, Huobi has expressed its intention to move its headquarters to the Caribbean region. Nevertheless, Caribbean economies, which are highly dependent on international trade and tourism, have reached a gridlock. Backed by Huobi, TRON, and other leading crypto platforms, Dominica took the lead and embarked on a journey of exploring the metaverse and Web 3.0.

By building a digital state using the metaverse and Web 3.0 technologies, Dominica will go beyond the geological limitation and deeply engage in the globalization process. The country is one of the first in the Caribbean to launch the Citizenship by Investment Program. Its passports allow visa-free access to more than 130 countries and regions around the world, including Mainland China, Hong Kong SAR, the European Union, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and Singapore. The country’s decision to issue DIDs will push its open vibe to the next level.

With the significant influence and massive user base of Huobi and TRON, Dominica will attract top talents across the globe and seize its opportunities in the digital economy. The move will also pave the way for the future, bringing more Caribbean countries into the Era of Web 3.0.

Incepted in 2013, Huobi is a globally leading platform for virtual asset trading. It has been committed to providing safe, professional, and quality services to users, whose satisfaction the platform sees as its priority. As of now, it has established its presence in over 160 countries and regions, serving more than 50 million users. On November 22, 2022, Huobi launched its refreshed branding and unveiled three strategies, namely globalization, technology-driven development, and technology for good, in an effort to build a Web 3.0 gateway together with the industry.

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Football Fans Disappointed as FIFA Cuts Laosat World Cup Broadcasts

World Cup transmissions will no longer be broadcast by Laosat after FIFA lodged a complaint.
World Cup transmissions will no longer be broadcast by Laosat after FIFA lodged a complaint.

The satellite company issued a statement on Tuesday canceling broadcasts of the FIFA World Cup 2022 and apologizing to Lao football fans for screening the football matches earlier without authorization.