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Trend Micro Achieves Google Cloud Ready – Regulated & Sovereignty Solutions Designation

Expanded collaboration to accelerate market growth and unleash new opportunities


HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 18 October 2024 – Trend Micro Incorporated (TYO: 4704; TSE: 4704), a global cybersecurity leader, today announced that Trend Vision One™ – Sovereign and Private Cloud (SPC) has achieved Google Cloud Ready – Regulated & Sovereignty Solutions status, further strengthening its vision for driving innovation and delivering enhanced solutions to the market.

Kevin Simzer, COO at Trend: “Trend Micro and Google Cloud are two companies with innovation in their blood. As a Google Cloud Ready partner, we’re dedicated to bringing unmatched flexibility to our customers—whether in the cloud, on-premises or somewhere in between. These are exciting times as we harness the power of AI and continue our mission to secure the digital world, wherever our customers choose to be.”

With Trend Vision One SPC now achieving Google Cloud Ready – Regulated & Sovereignty Solutions status, it is designed for the growing number of organizations in highly regulated industries with strict data sovereignty requirements. This will further help to expand customer reach.

These opportunities continue Trend’s ongoing collaboration with Google Cloud, which includes:

Luke Mason, senior cybersecurity analyst at the City of Columbia, South Carolina: “Organizations like us tend to work with a small and nimble team. By streamlining our security management into a single, comprehensive view, we can assess our domains and prioritize vulnerabilities with better efficiency. This has allowed us to allocate our resources better, address our most critical security needs, and ultimately, protect our city more effectively.”
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Trend Micro

Trend Micro, a global cybersecurity leader, helps make the world safe for exchanging digital information. Fueled by decades of security expertise, global threat research, and continuous innovation, Trend Micro’s AI-powered cybersecurity platform protects hundreds of thousands of organizations and millions of individuals across clouds, networks, devices, and endpoints. As a leader in cloud and enterprise cybersecurity, Trend’s platform delivers a powerful range of advanced threat defense techniques optimized for environments like AWS, Microsoft, and Google, and central visibility for better, faster detection and response. With 7,000 employees across 70 countries, Trend Micro enables organizations to simplify and secure their connected world.

Philips Monitors’ Innovation Festival Campaign Delivers Cutting-Edge QD Mini-LED and QD OLED Display Technology Across APMEA


SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 18 October 2024 – Philips Monitors, a global leader in display technology, has announced the impactful results stemming from its ongoing Innovation Festival Campaign, inviting consumers to “Experience a New Intelligence in Display Technology.” Launched on August 1 and running through September 30, 2024, this campaign has generated significant engagement across the Asia-Pacific, Middle East, and Africa (APMEA) regions, including Australia, South Korea, Vietnam, Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore, and the Philippines, of the Asia Pacific region. Appreciation is extended to customers for their enthusiastic support, which has been vital to the campaign’s success.

Philips Monitors’ Innovation Festival Campaign
Philips Monitors’ Innovation Festival Campaign

The Innovation Festival Campaign includes a range of engaging activities, such as collaborations with gaming industry influencers, live streaming events, sales promotions, and workshops with industry professionals. These initiatives effectively showcase the capabilities of Philips Monitors’ latest QD Mini-LED and QD OLED displays, setting new benchmarks for performance and innovation.

QD-Mini LED Models: Unmatched Performance
Philips Monitors’ QD Mini-LED models signify a major advancement in display technology, showcasing an array of enhanced features. Among these, the 27M2N6800ML model stands out with its HDR 1000 capability, providing vibrant colors and deeper blacks for an unparalleled viewing experience. It boasts 1152 local dimming zones, resulting in exceptional contrast and color accuracy, achieving 99% DCI-P3 and 100% sRGB coverage. Moreover, the 27M2N6800ML delivers an impressive refresh rate of 165 Hz, complemented by low input lag technology, making it ideal for fast-paced gaming and high-definition content consumption.

QD-OLED Models: A New Standard in Display Quality
Philips Monitors’ lineup of QD-OLED models sets a new standard in display quality, showcasing their ability to produce pure blacks while maintaining exceptional color fidelity. Models such as the 32M2N8900 feature 10-bit color capability, delivering a wider color gamut and achieving 99% DCI-P3 and 100% sRGB coverage. This model also offers outstanding viewing angles, ensuring that colors remain true from every perspective. Coupled with an ultra-fast 0.03 ms response time and a refresh rate of 240 Hz, the 32M2N8900 is an ideal choice for users who demand smooth visuals and seamless performance, perfectly suited for both gaming and professional applications.

AI-Enhanced Ambiglow: Elevating the Viewing Experience
All featured QD Mini-LED and QD OLED models are equipped with AI-enhanced Ambiglow technology, enriching the viewing experience by creating a dynamic halo of light that synchronizes with the display’s colors. The advanced AI processor continually analyzes incoming content, dynamically adapting color and brightness to enhance immersion and engagement, making every gaming session feel truly transformative. In addition, this innovative feature is game-adaptive, automatically adjusting brightness to suit ambient lighting conditions and offers AI-driven effects tailored to various gaming genres for cutting-edge customizability.

The Philips Innovation Festival Campaign continues its commitment to delivering top-tier display technology that revolutionizes how customers interact with their digital environments. Stakeholders are encouraged to join Philips Monitors in celebrating innovation and excellence.

For more information about Philips’ latest display technology innovations, please visit Home – Philips Monitor (mmdinnovationhub.com).

QD-Mini LED Monitors
Model Size Resolution Dimming Zones Brightness HDR Connectivity
27M2N6800ML 27″ 3840 x 2160@165Hz 1152 zones 1200nits HDR1000 HDMI2.1, DP1.4, USB Hub
32M2N6800ML 31.5″ 3840 x 2160@165Hz 1152 zones 1200nits HDR1000 HDMI2.1, DP1.4, USB Hub
32M2N6800M 31.5″ 3840 x 2160@144Hz 1152 zones 1250nits HDR1000 HDMI2.1, DP1.4, USB Hub
QD-OLED Monitors
Model Size Resolution Refresh Rate Brightness HDR Connectivity
27M2N8500 27″ 2560 x 1440@360Hz 0.03ms GtG 1000nits HDR True Black 400 HDMI2.1, DP1.4, USB Hub
27M2N8800 27″ 3840 x 2160@240Hz 0.03ms GtG 1000nits HDR True Black 400 HDMI2.1, DP2.1, USB Hub
32M2N8800 31.5″ 3840 x 2160@240Hz 0.03ms GtG 1000nits HDR True Black 400 HDMI2.1, DP1.4, USB Hub
32M2N8900 31.5″ 3840 x 2160@240Hz 0.03ms GtG 1000nits HDR True Black 400 HDMI2.1, DP1.4, USB-C, USB Hub
QD-OLED Ultra-wide Monitors
Model Size Resolution Refresh Rate Brightness HDR Connectivity
34M2C8600 34″ 3840 x 1440@175Hz 0.03ms GtG 1000nits HDR True Black 400 HDMI2.0, DP1.4, USB-C, USB Hub
49M2C8900L 49″ 5120 x 1440@144Hz 0.03ms GtG 1000nits HDR True Black 400 HDMI2.0, DP1.4, USB-C, USB Hub


Hashtag: #PhilipsMonitors #philipsinnovationfestival


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About Philips Monitors

Philips was founded as far back as 1891 in the Netherlands, and has since engaged in more than a century of innovation and entrepreneurship.

Thanks to the company developing timeless business values, Philips has become one of the most highly recognized and trusted brands in the world today. This comes from a tradition of caring about people’s needs, innovating based on ever-changing insights, and working to make a positive change in people’s lives – traditions as meaningful now as they were in the company’s beginnings.

Philips monitors stand for excellent picture quality, and providing innovative solutions to problems people really care about. To reflect this Philips commitment, Philips has created the slogan: ‘Innovation and You’. – See more at

Global broker Octa will host ‘Profit Formula’, an online workshop for traders featuring leading industry mentors

Octa, a broker with globally recognised licences, will conduct an online trading workshop, ‘Profit Formula’, on 31 October. The event aims to bring the trading community together to share trading expertise. It will feature top industry experts covering crucial trading-related topics and revealing the secrets of achieving consistent success in the financial markets.


KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 18 October 2024 – Many success stories in trading involve continuous learning as an essential requirement for progress. This is only natural since, in the trading world, there is no such thing as a perfect approach: any strategy should be regularly readjusted to match market conditions.

Octa Trading Workshop 'Profit Formula'

A global broker with extensive experience, Octa places particular emphasis on education as a key to positive trading outcomes. To share financial knowledge and best trading practices, Octa will conduct a one-day online meetup featuring several successful trading mentors with significant expertise in the financial markets. The speaker lineup includes:

  • Gero Azrul, best-selling author and full-time trader with 17 years of experience.
  • Safira Sallehudin, trading coach and content creator.
  • Farhie Syamil, coach, speaker, and professional trader with 14 years of experience.
  • Kar Yong Ang, professional trader with 10 years of experience. Holds the ‘Most Popular FX Trainers in Malaysia’ award by WikiFX.

Guest speakers of the ‘Profit Formula’ workshop will cover a broad range of topics, including:

  • understanding the macroeconomic trends of 2024 and their impact on trading;
  • minimising losses by choosing a solid strategy;
  • finding a broker with favourable trading conditions and capitalising on them.

The meetup will include a live trading session and a prize draw with a chance to win a smartphone. All participants will receive certificates of attendance, practical educational materials, and 100% bonuses on their deposits.

The ‘Profit Formula Trading Workshop’ is free for all participants and requires only being registered on the Octa website. For more information on the Octa’s online webinars and conferences, visit this page: click here.
Hashtag: #Octa

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Octa

is an international broker that has been providing online trading services worldwide since 2011. It offers commission-free access to financial markets and various services used by clients from 180 countries who have opened more than 52 million trading accounts. To help its clients reach their investment goals, Octa offers free educational webinars, articles, and analytical tools.

The company is involved in a comprehensive network of charitable and humanitarian initiatives, including the improvement of educational infrastructure and short-notice relief projects supporting local communities.

In the APAC region, Octa received the ‘Best Trading Platform Malaysia 2024’ and the ‘Most Reliable Broker Asia 2023’ awards from Brands and Business Magazine and International Global Forex Awards, respectively.

Inaugural Asia-Pacific Heart Summit Opens with Urgent Call for Action on Cardiovascular Disease and Health Equity


BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 18 October 2024 – The inaugural Asia-Pacific Heart Summit kicked-off today in Bangkok, bringing together over 100 delegates from across the region to confront the urgent need for greater public and policy awareness of cardiovascular disease (CVD), the leading cause of death in the Asia-Pacific. Co-hosted by the Thailand Ministry of Public Health-Department of Medical Services (MOPH-DMS), the National Health Security Office (NHSO), and the Asia-Pacific Cardiovascular Disease Alliance, the Heart Summit highlights the pressing need to address the low levels of awareness despite the devastating impact of CVD.

The Burden of Disease
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is responsible for a devastating 19 deaths every minute and over 10 million deaths annually across the Asia-Pacific region, yet public awareness and policy focus on this pressing issue remain critically low. With the economic toll of CVD exceeding USD $177 billion in direct healthcare costs, vulnerable communities—especially those in rural and underserved areas—are disproportionately affected. 1

As home to 60% of the world’s population, Asia-Pacific is marked by immense diversity in ethnicity, culture, and socioeconomic status, and faces unique challenges in both the prevention and treatment of CVD. The leading risk factors—including high cholesterol, high blood pressure, obesity, smoking, and physical inactivity—are intricately linked to broader societal factors like healthcare, education, and urban planning. Although these risk factors are largely preventable with early identification and intervention1, a lack of sufficient health education and awareness is contributing to their alarming rise.

Lower- and middle-income countries in the region face additional hurdles, including gaps in medical infrastructure, a shortage of CVD specialists, and limited access to quality healthcare, particularly in rural areas where resources are scarce compounding the issues further.1 The Summit seeks to bridge these gaps by fostering greater collaboration and generating momentum for comprehensive action.

Dr. Taweesin Visanuyothin, Director General, Department of Medical Services Ministry of Public Health,Thailand, emphasized the implementation of a seamless healthcare service which encompasses four key activities for promoting health literacy and CVD prevention.

They are:

  1. Firstly, increasing public awareness of NCDs and CVD, focusing on educating communities about the risks and preventive measures;
  2. Secondly, expanding screening efforts to include comprehensive CVD risk assessments, particularly in underserved areas;
  3. Thirdly, empowering primary care providers to play a more active role in managing CVD by ensuring they have access to essential medicines and tools for effective treatment.
  4. And finally, enhancing surveillance systems by developing national registries and databases for NCDs and risk factors, which will enable better tracking and tailored interventions.

The Summit also emphasizes the importance of developing cohesive CVD strategies and of integrating innovative national policies inclusive of digital technologies, as well as sustainable healthcare financing to combat CVD effectively. Japan’s Cerebrovascular and Cardiovascular Disease Control Act is presented as a model, showing how policy innovation can drive improvements in public health systems across the region.

Discussions will also focus on developing sustainable financing mechanisms to ensure equitable access to care, prioritizing the needs of the high-risk populations. Although both men and women are affected by CVD, the impact on women is frequently under-recognized, and treatment solutions are often not designed with their specific needs in mind. It is crucial to build gender-responsive strategies that address the unique barriers women face in CVD diagnosis and care, while also acknowledging the differences in how the disease affects men and women.

A Call for Collective Action

Dr. Panthep Khananuraksa, Expert, National Health Security Office, Thailand, reinforced their commitment to creating lasting change: “Despite the enormous toll CVD takes on lives, there is still a gap in public understanding and policy focus. Cardiovascular disease, including stroke and ischemic heart disease (IHD), is responsible for the highest number of CVD-related deaths in Thailand.

Our commitment to combating CVD is grounded in the need to raise awareness. This first Heart Summit is a starting point for creating lasting change, where all communities, regardless of their location or circumstances, have access to the care and prevention tools they need to reduce these preventable deaths. Collaboration across multiple stakeholders, including the public and patient groups, will be critical to ensuring we build a system that serves everyone effectively.” added Dr. Panthep.

Dr. N Krishna Reddy, CEO of ACCESS Health International and a representative of the Asia-Pacific Cardiovascular Disease Alliance, highlighted: “As we gather at the Asia-Pacific Heart Summit, we are not just discussing cardiovascular disease; we are charting a new course for comprehensive care. CVD requires an all-hands-on-deck, multi-stakeholder approach. Everyone has a role to play—from governments and civil society organizations to the private sector and healthcare industry across the region. Our collective efforts in prevention, treatment, and policy will shape a future where cardiovascular health is prioritized and accessible for all.”

Moving Forward
The Summit will conclude on 19 October 2024, with a Call to Action encouraging governments and stakeholders to join forces in implementing critical measures and actionable strategies to address CVD in the region. Additionally, the World Heart Federation will highlight global policy advocacy priorities required to address the gaps in awareness and prepare for the 2025 UN High-Level Meeting on NCDs, where cardiovascular disease will be a key focus.

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Notes to Editor:
1Asia-Pacific CVD Burden Report, APAC CVD Alliance, 2024 (https://apac-cvd.org/publications/)

More information can be found on the Summit’s website: https://apac-cvd.org/asia-pacific-heart-summit/. More content and the Call to Action to be will be made available after the event.
Hashtag: #Asia-PacificCardiovascularDiseaseAlliance

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About the Co-Hosts:

Thailand Ministry of Public Health – Department of Medical Services (MOPH-DMS):
The MOPH-DMS leads Thailand’s public healthcare initiatives, focusing on the prevention, treatment, and management of major health challenges, including cardiovascular disease.

National Health Security Office (NHSO):
The NHSO ensures equitable access to healthcare services for all Thai citizens through its Universal Health Coverage scheme, with a focus on strengthening health systems and improving care for non-communicable diseases such as CVD.

Asia-Pacific Cardiovascular Disease Alliance (APAC CVD Alliance):
The APAC CVD Alliance is a coalition of stakeholders committed to transforming cardiovascular health in the region by promoting multisectoral collaboration, innovative care models, and policy reform.

Exploring the Structure and Impact of a Potential BRICS Currency: Insights from Global Broker Octa

The upcoming BRICS summit in Kazan, Russia, is closely monitored for potential developments in economic cooperation and currency strategies. With the introduction of new members and the ongoing development of a BRICS currency, this gathering could mark a significant turning point in international finance. Will the summit unveil a new era of economic cooperation and bring about a new currency? Global broker Octa provides the analytics.

  • The BRICS organisation has evolved from a discussion forum to a more active player in global affairs.
  • The creation of a common BRICS currency is a major focus of the upcoming summit in Kazan.
  • Implementing a new BRICS currency presents significant challenges but also offers potential benefits for the member states.
  • The success of a BRICS currency could have a profound impact on the international financial system, potentially challenging the dominance of the U.S. dollar.
  • Gold is likely to play a role in the new currency development, as evidenced by increased gold purchases by BRICS central banks.
  • While the full implications of a BRICS currency are uncertain, its development could mark a significant shift in the global economic landscape.

KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 17 October 2024 – BRICS countries are due to meet for their 16th annual summit in Kazan, Russia, on 22-24 October. BRICS, a fast-growing intergovernmental organisation currently consisting of nine member states (Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, Iran, Egypt, Ethiopia, and the United Aran Emirates), has been holding regular summits since 2009. However, many past gatherings have been relatively low-key, as BRICS was considered primarily as a platform for discussion and viewed mainly as a forum for dialogue. Still, there have been notable exceptions, and the organisation has been getting increasingly more vocal lately.

Exploring the Structure and Impact of a Potential BRICS Currency: Insights from Global Broker Octa

  • In 2009, following the 1st Summit in Yekaterinburg, Russia, the BRIC group (South Africa was not part of the organisation then) declared the need for a new world reserve currency. Although the official statement did not include any explicit intentions or an action-plan, it was the first time the U.S. dollar dominance was challenged on such a high level.
  • In 2014, at its 6th Summit held in Fortaleza, Brazil, BRICS adopted the so-called Fortaleza Declaration and Action Plan. It laid out the organisation’s plans for the future and focused on political dialogue, economic cooperation and integration, and cultural exchange.
  • The 14th Summit, presided by China in 2022 and hosted virtually, aimed to strengthen cooperation among the five member states. It was at this summit that Russia’s president announced that the organisation was working to design a new reserve currency based on a basket of BRICS currencies.
  • The 15th Summit, which took place in Johannesburg, South Africa, in 2023 was particularly notable as five new countries were invited to join the organisation (Argentina, Egypt, Ethiopia, Saudi Arabia, and United Arab Emirates). Although Argentina later declined to accept the invitation, other countries officially became members of BRICS on December 29, 2023 with Saudi Arabia joining later.

‘It is quite clear that BRICS summits are getting progressively noteworthy, and the organisation can no longer be dismissed as a mere talking shop. This year, the BRICS meeting may prove to be yet another turning point, especially for international finance,’ says Kar Yong Ang, a financial market analyst at Octa Broker.

Indeed, the summit in Kazan might potentially produce substantial and meaningful developments with significant and far-reaching implications. Specifically, the creation of a common BRICS currency is expected to be included in the agenda. ‘It [BRICS common currency] is arguably the most ambitious project in international finance since the introduction of euro in 1999,’ says Kar Yong Ang, noting that while rumors about the BRICS currency have been circulating for years, they are now more likely than ever to become reality in the near future.

Still, Octa Broker does not expect a new currency to be fully unveiled during the summit in Kazan but anticipates substantial advancements in its conceptualisation and development. Despite its many benefits, there are significant challenges to overcome before such a currency can be successfully implemented. Furthermore, it is not entirely clear if the BRICS is aiming to create a mere means of exchange between its members to settle transactions in international trade or is building something more grandiose, such as a Monetary Union, akin to Eurozone, with its own central bank. ‘For now, a Monetary Union is certainly out of the question,’ argues Kar Yong Ang, a financial market analyst at Octa Broker. ‘It would require years if not decades of preparation, harmonisation of central banks’ policies and an agreement between states to replace their sovereign currencies with a new, common legal tender. It is not going to happen any time soon.’

Indeed, BRICS does not seem to be aiming for economic convergence. Instead, it wants a technical solution that would enable more efficient cross-border transactions. In other words, BRICS wants to establish a common means of exchange that will be internationally accepted by all the members of the organisation, with transactions settled in an independent BRICS payment system. In fact, BRICS is attempting to solve a very tangible problem. When two countries trade with each other and pay each other in their national currencies (which is the case with some BRICS members), a country which sells more and runs a trade surplus will end up with a surplus of another country’s currency.

Kar Yong Ang, a financial market analyst at Octa Broker, notes: ‘BRICS currency will not be a currency per se. It will not take a physical form, so it will be notional in some sense. Its main purpose is to act as a simple technical solution.’ Indeed, at the onset, BRICS common currency will likely be purely digital and will be used exclusively on the BRICS payment platform, called mBridge, supported by the Bank of International Settlement (BIS). BRICS’ mBridge will serve as a gateway for settlements in central bank digital currencies (CBDs). Effectively, it will act as an alternative to today’s most commonly used payment platform, called Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication (SWIFT) system.

Recent research suggests that a new BRICS currency (or mBridge unit) will be based on gold and the basket of BRICS sovereign currencies with a ratio of 40% to 60%—that is, 40% gold and 60% BRICS currencies. Given that China is the BRIC’s largest economy, it is assumed that the currencies’ basket will be dominated by yuan. However, it remains to be seen whether India will endorse this solution, considering its less-than-ideal relations with China. In any case, if BRICS announces a roadmap to common currency or otherwise makes progress on its establishment, the development of a BRICS currency may affect the U.S. dollar and gold markets.

Indeed, should BRICS succeed in launching a peer-to-peer digital currency platform for cross border payments, the demand for U.S. dollars will almost certainly drop. On the contrary, the demand for gold will rise. In fact, over the past year or so BRICS central banks have been doing exactly that—buying gold and selling U.S. Treasury bonds. No wonder gold has been hitting new highs every month since March 2024 and continues to trade near all-time highs. Overall, a new currency will enable BRICS countries to conduct seamless payments across borders, cut transactionary costs and make them more independent. The broader impact on the global scale is hard to contemplate at this point, but it can potentially be very significant. At no time before has the U.S. dollar hegemony been challenged to such a degree that its very status as a reserve currency becomes questionable. Although BRICS is still far from replacing the greenback, the initiative may introduce new dynamics that could impact the dollar’s position in international trade.
Hashtag: #Octa

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Octa

is an international broker that has been providing online trading services worldwide since 2011. It offers commission-free access to financial markets and various services used by clients from 180 countries who have opened more than 52 million trading accounts. To help its clients reach their investment goals, Octa offers free educational webinars, articles, and analytical tools.

The company is involved in a comprehensive network of charitable and humanitarian initiatives, including the improvement of educational infrastructure and short-notice relief projects supporting local communities.
In the APAC region, Octa received the ‘Best Trading Platform Malaysia 2024’ and the ‘Most Reliable Broker Asia 2023’ awards from Brands and Business Magazine and International Global Forex Awards, respectively.

NextGen.AI Secures S$450,000 Pre-Seed Investment from Asiawide Print Holdings, to Scale AI Innovation in Singapore and across SEA


SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 18 October 2024 – NextGen.AI (NGAI), an Singapore-based AI startup founded by Frank HO and his team of former advertising, software development executives & AI researchers, has secured a strategic investment of S$450,000 from Picasso FANG, on behalf of Asiawide Print. Picasso will also serve as a strategic partner and business mentor, guiding the company in scaling AI innovation across Singapore and Southeast Asia (SEA), with a particular focus on advancing AI’s role in business transformation and regional growth.

NextGen.AI secured a strategic investment of S$450,000 from Picasso FANG, on behalf of Asiawide Print
NextGen.AI secured a strategic investment of S$450,000 from Picasso FANG, on behalf of Asiawide Print

Pioneering AI Solutions for Businesses
NextGen.AI has positioned itself as a game-changer in the AI landscape with its innovative products, ConverseAI and StratAI. These tools offer personalized AI-powered solutions designed to address critical business needs:

  • ConverseAI is a generative AI chatbot that integrates seamlessly with business documents, websites, and internal systems to create customized responses for lead nurturing and customer engagement across various industries. “ConverseAI is personalized to business needs and trainable via a no-code environment,” said one of the co-founders, highlighting the ease with which businesses can tailor the tool to their specific processes.
  • StratAI functions as a 24/7 AI strategy mentor, providing businesses with agile consultation on business transformation, growth strategies, and market expansion. “StratAI is personalized to business pain points and opportunities, helping solopreneurs, startups, and small-medium enterprises access agile strategy consultation viewpoints that would otherwise be unaffordable to this underserved segment,” the team explained.

Investment to Accelerate Research, Product Development, and SEA Expansion
With this new capital fund injection, NextGen.AI aims to advance its research in knowledge-based personalization models to provide and also register our own IP in our research work. The company plans to continue enhancing ConverseAI and StratAI, as well as newer innovative products to evolve with AI advancements to remain adaptable to business needs. The funding will also fuel the startup’s ambitions to expand its footprint in SEA, focusing on key markets such as Singapore, Malaysia, Vietnam and Indonesia.

“SEA presents vast opportunities for AI-driven business solutions. We will leverage an ecosystem of government grants, learning and development opportunities, and partnerships with in-market channel distribution partners to position NextGen.AI for success in the region.” said a company spokesperson.

NextGen.AI’s ambitions align closely with Singapore’s National AI Strategy 2.0 (NAIS 2.0), which prioritizes broad AI adoption and seeks to enhance public confidence in the use and deployment of AI. This positions the startup as a key player in the national drive towards AI-driven transformation, as it aims to contribute significantly to this strategic vision.

Partnerships and Ecosystem Development
NextGen.AI is also actively collaborating with FizzDragon, tapping into a network of over 100 AIGC (AI-generated content) creators. This partnership supports the creation of a new generation of prompt engineers, content creators, and business marketers, with the ambitious target of nurturing 1% of the total number of AIGC creators in Singapore. This initiative underscores NextGen.AI’s commitment to generating job opportunities and fostering the local AI talent pool.

Moreover, NextGen.AI’s commitment to training and ecosystem development aligns with the broader initiatives of the AWS AI Spring Singapore programme. Announced at the 10th AWS ASEAN Summit in May 2024, the program aims to accelerate AI adoption across public and private sectors, while training 15,000 individuals in AI skills by 2026. By positioning itself at the forefront of AI skills development, NextGen.AI is well-placed to capitalize on these large-scale efforts to grow AI expertise in Singapore.

Opportunities for Investors & Industry Collaboration
NextGen.AI’s blend of cutting-edge technology, strategic partnerships, and alignment with national & regional AI goals presents a compelling opportunity for investors. Investors looking to participate in the next phase of AI innovation and business transformation in Southeast Asia should closely follow NextGen.AI, as it propels AI-driven solutions for future businesses to be AI enabled.

The startup’s focus on personalized and scalable AI solutions in SMEs consulting, as well as regional growth, makes it a standout player, poised to scale rapidly with the right strategic partnerships and investment support.
Hashtag: #NextGenAI

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About NextGen.AI

NextGen.AI (NGAI), an Singapore-based AI startup founded by Frank HO and his team of former advertising, currently offers two tools mainly: personalized AI-powered solutions designed to address critical business needs: AI Chatbot & AI Strategy Mentor, and continues to expand its AI Solution Offerings.

NGAI stands at the forefront as the go-to ecosystem for cutting-edge AI technology and agile manpower solutions. Specializing in a dynamic range of creative, sales, and marketing services, NGAI is poised to meet the rising demand for AI-driven innovation, analytics, and immersive creative content.

HKVAX Pioneers Blue Economy Security Tokens: Signs Strategic MoU at Ocean Forum


HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 18 October 2024 – Hong Kong Virtual Asset Exchange Limited (HKVAX) showcased its leadership in facilitating Security Token Offerings (STOs) for the blue economy at the Oeiras BlueTech Ocean Forum cum 10th International Forum on Clean Energy. The event, held on October 16-17, 2024, in Oeiras, Lisbon, saw HKVAX sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Fórum Oceano and Yacooba Labs for a Blue Economy STO project, exemplifying its commitment to global collaboration in sustainable finance.

MoU Signed for Blue Economy STO Project

HKVAX, Fórum Oceano, and Yacooba Labs representatives sign MoU for Blue Economy STO project. From left to right: Dr. Ambrose So, President of the International Forum for Clean Energy (Macau), Carlos Costa Pina, President of Fórum Oceano, Mauricio Marques, Founder and CEO of Yacooba Labs, and Dr. Anthony Ng, Co-Founder and CEO of HKVAX
HKVAX, Fórum Oceano, and Yacooba Labs representatives sign MoU for Blue Economy STO project. From left to right: Dr. Ambrose So, President of the International Forum for Clean Energy (Macau), Carlos Costa Pina, President of Fórum Oceano, Mauricio Marques, Founder and CEO of Yacooba Labs, and Dr. Anthony Ng, Co-Founder and CEO of HKVAX

HKVAX, a leading virtual asset trading platform licensed by Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission, Fórum Oceano, a prominent Portuguese organization dedicated to promoting sustainable ocean management, and Yacooba Labs, a cutting-edge technology company specializing in data analytics and AI solutions, formalized their partnership by signing an MoU for an innovative Blue Economy STO project at the forum.

The MoU outlines a broader commitment to the Blue Economy sector. The partners will make their best efforts to engage high-quality security token projects related to the Blue Economy with HKVAX covering aspects such as tokenization, distribution, listing, trading, and token custody.

Dr. Anthony Ng, Co-Founder and CEO of HKVAX, emphasized the project’s significance: “This collaboration exemplifies our commitment to driving security token innovations in the Blue Economy sector. By tokenizing Blue Economy projects, we’re not only creating new investment opportunities but also actively contributing to marine ecosystem preservation.”

HKVAX CEO Showcases Hong Kong’s Leadership in Blue Economy Tokenization

Dr. Anthony Ng, Co-Founder and CEO of HKVAX, delivers keynote speech on STO potential in the Blue Economy
Dr. Anthony Ng, Co-Founder and CEO of HKVAX, delivers keynote speech on STO potential in the Blue Economy

Dr. Anthony Ng, Co-Founder and CEO of HKVAX, delivered a keynote speech highlighting Hong Kong’s strategic position in the virtual asset landscape and its potential to revolutionize blue economy investments.

“Hong Kong’s robust regulatory framework, coupled with HKVAX’s cutting-edge tokenization solutions, positions us as a global hub for blue economy innovation,” Dr. Ng stated. He emphasized the transformative potential of security tokens in unlocking new investment opportunities within the blue economy sector.

Dr. Ng illustrated how HKVAX’s expertise in STO creates a bridge between traditional finance and sustainable ocean initiatives. “By leveraging blockchain technology, we’re not just facilitating investments; we’re catalyzing a new era of transparent, efficient, and impactful funding for crucial blue economy projects,” he explained.

Forum Fosters Global Collaboration in Blue Economy Innovation

Dr. Ambrose So, President of the International Forum for Clean Energy (Macau), delivers opening speech on global collaboration in blue economy innovation
Dr. Ambrose So, President of the International Forum for Clean Energy (Macau), delivers opening speech on global collaboration in blue economy innovation

Dr. Ambrose So, President of the International Forum for Clean Energy (Macau), delivered an opening speech emphasizing the importance of international partnerships in advancing blue economy initiatives.

“China and Portugal can leverage their technological advantages to advance blue technology commercialization,” Dr. So stated. He highlighted green finance and blue carbon investments as key growth areas, commending initiatives like HKVAX’s Blue Economy STO project.

“By combining our strengths, we can accelerate innovation and contribute significantly to global ocean sustainability,” Dr. So concluded. His remarks underscored the value of cross-border collaboration, aligning with HKVAX’s mission of facilitating international partnerships through tokenization.

The Oeiras BlueTech Ocean Forum served as a catalyst for HKVAX’s mission to drive innovation in the blue economy through STOs and international partnerships. By bringing together diverse stakeholders from industry, academia, and policy, the forum enabled HKVAX to demonstrate its unique position at the intersection of fintech and sustainability. The MoU signing for the Blue Economy STO project underscores HKVAX’s role in translating global collaborations into tangible financial solutions for environmental challenges, reinforcing Hong Kong’s status as a hub for sustainable finance innovation. innovation.
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About HKVAX

Hong Kong Virtual Asset Exchange (HKVAX) is a virtual asset trading platform licensed by Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission under Type 1 (Dealing in securities) and Type 7 (Providing automated trading services), along with the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorist Financing Ordinance (AMLO) licence. As a leading virtual asset trading platform, HKVAX aims to be a key global player in virtual finance, headquartered in Hong Kong.

Beyond OTC trading, exchange, and custody services, HKVAX focuses on Security Token Offerings (STO) and Real-World Asset (RWA) tokenization. It combines traditional finance
with blockchain technology to serve institutional and professional investors.

HKVAX prioritizes security and compliance, it actively cooperates with regulators to promote industry standards and forms strategic alliances with brokers, Money Service Operators (MSOs), Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) issuers, and other platforms to build a compliant virtual asset ecosystem. Through these efforts, HKVAX drives Hong Kong’s financial innovation and advances the global virtual asset market.

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RozieAI Unveils Early Access to the Future of Insurance Self-Service at ITC Vegas

Las Vegas, Nevada – Newsfile Corp. – 17 October 2024 – RozieAI, a leader in smart customer experience solutions, is excited to announce early access to its innovative AI Insurance Concierge Team at ITC Vegas. This launch represents a significant advancement over traditional and generative AI chatbots. Attendees had the opportunity to see a live demo of this solution during the event.

RozieAI Unveils Early Access to the Future of Insurance Self-Service at ITC Vegas

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Vinay Sukumar, Head of Product, RozieAI commented, “Many organizations today utilize a variety of applications for different functions, such as chatbots for information and digital apps for transactions. This fragmentation creates challenges in delivering a unified and consistent experience, leading to substantial maintenance and management overhead. Early self-service approaches often prioritized functionality over user experience, allowing for task completion but missing the nuances of user motivations and context.

“At RozieAI, we designed our AI Insurance Concierge Team to emulate the best practices of top-performing human agents. It not only provides a seamless experience but also understands the motivations and context behind user actions, enabling it to proactively identify and address root causes.”

RozieAI’s AI Insurance Concierge Team empowers organizations to scale personalized service cost-effectively. It is goal-oriented, journey-aware, knowledgeable, and skilled. With a no-code training studio for rapid onboarding, training, and monitoring, companies can easily customize and manage the team through a centralized platform. Built-in quality validation ensures accuracy, while continuous monitoring maintains response auditability.

“As our organization aimed for growth, our customer experience needed to evolve. RozieAI introduced us to their AI Insurance Concierge Team, enabling us to transition from traditional chatbots to AI agents,” said Nick Brierly, Co-Founder and COO of Indigo Insurance. “The AI Insurance Concierge Team allows us to unify everything into a seamless experience that understands user context and uncovers motivations while enforcing business rules. A standout feature of RozieAI’s solution is their training studio, which facilitates rapid onboarding and training of AI team members. This capability empowers our product teams to quickly iterate on experiences. Notably, we were able to launch at scale in just a few weeks, highlighting RozieAI’s impressive speed and efficiency.”

Additionally, RozieAI provided all attendees at ITC Vegas with firsthand experience of AI through its language AI solution, Synopsis for Events. This solution analyzed speaker discussions to deliver live insights, session summaries, and post-event reports.

About RozieAI
RozieAI is a leader in smart customer experience solutions, empowering organizations to deliver personalized experiences at scale. With a suite of offerings that includes intelligence and insights, digital self-service, agent augmentation, and journey and workflow automation, RozieAI leverages advanced AI and behavioral science to drive innovation in customer experience. From modernizing customer experience strategies to enhancing AI capabilities, RozieAI provides plug-and-play solutions, operational best practices, and advisory services for CX excellence.

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Shreya Kothari Sawala
Marketing Lead
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