NEC launches a new model of the “SX-Aurora TSUBASA” vector supercomputer that more than doubles computing performance and power efficiency JCN Newswire

NEC launches a new model of the “SX-Aurora TSUBASA” vector supercomputer that more than doubles computing performance and power efficiency

7 10 月, 2022
TOKYO, Oct 7, 2022 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - NEC Corporation (TSE: 6701) will launch the new "SX-Aurora TSUBASA C401-8" for data centers in an "SX-Aurora TSUBASA" vector supercomputer that offers 2.5 times the computing performance and twice the power efficiency of previous models. In this product, the number of cores has been increased from the previous 10 cores to 16 cores, and a new L3 cache has been adopted to achieve faster computation performance. In addition, the adoption of state-of-the-art processes has resulted in improved power efficiency. The new system will be utilized for large-scale scientific computing at Tohoku University's Science Center (Tohoku University). Tohoku University is scheduled to begin operating the system in August 2023, featuring a total of 4,032 Vector Engines (VE) and a total theoretical computing performance of approximately 21 PFLOPS (Petaflops), making it the world's highest performance* vector-based supercomputer system. Tohoku University has already adopted previous versions of the SX Series for a wide variety of applications in various areas, including manufacturing, such as the design of airplanes and power generation turbines, where large-scale numerical fluid simulation plays an important role. Other applications include disaster mitigation simulation, such as the prediction of damage from tsunami or river inundation. This is in addition to simulations useful for daily living, such as risk assessment for heat stroke. Moreover, the university has started to explore the applications of quantum computing with the help of the SX Series, and going forward, Tohoku University will continue to expand contributions to a wide range of research and development. The German Meteorological Agency "Deutscher Wetterdienst" (DWD) has also evaluated the power efficiency of this system and is scheduled to introduce it in September 2023 for the purpose of augmenting its weather forecasting system.In recent years, the role of information in society has evolved rapidly, and supercomputers are now being used to help solve social challenges such as the prediction of disasters and changes in energy needs. As part of this, there is a greater need for a next-generation, energy-efficient computational infrastructure that is capable of analyzing more sophisticated problems and handling large amounts of diverse data. Against this backdrop, NEC has developed a new power-saving SX-Aurora TSUBASA that incorporates a large number of card-type VEs that combine LSI technologies and high-density packaging technologies, as well as high-efficiency cooling technologies that NEC has cultivated over many years of supercomputer development. Main features of new system include the following:1. Enhanced computing performance (2.5 times compared to conventional systems)The number of cores in the CPU has increased from 10 to 16, while the memory bandwidth has been improved by 1.6 times and the memory capacity has been increased by 2 times when compared to the existing model. In addition, the new L3 caching system, which is highly valued by users, marks the first time that the SX Series has double mounted the Last Level Cache, which contributes to accelerating computing performance by 2.5 times when compared to conventional products.2. Realization of high power-efficiency (twice as high as conventional models)In addition to high performance, the new system delivers high power-efficiency that has been doubled when compared to conventional products, making it well-suited for responding to recent power problems among supercomputer systems in data centers.3. Continued use of traditional SX-Aurora TSUBASA programming assetsThis system can run applications used in the existing SX-Aurora TSUBASA as they are. In addition, the programs are automatically optimized to the data center model and can be accelerated simply by compiling Fortran and C/C ++ programs, without the need for special programming."Tohoku University Cyberscience Center has been using vector supercomputers since the introduction of 'SX-1' in 1986. The current supercomputer 'AOBA', which has been in operation since October 2020, is also based on the 'SX-Aurora TSUBASA' and has been used by a wide variety of people with consistently high utilization rates. In order to meet this high demand, we have decided to introduce a new generation of SX-Aurora TSUBASA. With this new generation, the Center will continue to contribute to the advancement of science and technology in an even broader and more diverse range of fields," said Professor Takuo Suganuma, Director of the Center for Cyberscience at Tohoku University. "In addition to the newly announced 'SX-Aurora TSUBASA' data center model, NEC will continue to promote systems suited to customers' environments, including on-site models, edge models and vector engines. Through these efforts, we aim to expand the use of vector supercomputers and actively contribute to solving issues in society and the marketplace," said Yasuo Mogaki, Managing Director, Advanced Platform Division, NEC Corporation.*According to NEC research as of October 7, 2022About NEC CorporationNEC Corporation has established itself as a leader in the integration of IT and network technologies while promoting the brand statement of "Orchestrating a brighter world." NEC enables businesses and communities to adapt to rapid changes taking place in both society and the market as it provides for the social values of safety, security, fairness and efficiency to promote a more sustainable world where everyone has the chance to reach their full potential. For more information, visit NEC at www.nec.com. Copyright 2022 JCN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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G20 Sherpa committed to address global solutions ACN Newswire

G20 Sherpa committed to address global solutions

1 10 月, 2022
JAKARTA, Oct 1, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - The third G20 Sherpa meeting in Yogyakarta has concluded with G20 member countries agreeing to seek solutions to myriad global problems.The 3rd Sherpa Meeting G20 Indonesia delegations travel around Borobudur Temple in Magelang, Central Java, Indonesia, Tuesday (29/9). (ANTARA PHOTO/Andreas Fitri Atmoko/POOL/rwa/FR)"During this meeting, we can see the collective commitment of G20 countries to remain united by offering solutions to global problems that occur recently," Co-Sherpa Edi Prio Pambudi noted through a statement, Thursday (Sept 29).Problems, such as the energy crisis, food scarcity, rising food prices, inflation, and continuity of COVID-19 recovery, are issues that are not only encountered by G20 countries but also developing and vulnerable countries.Discussion on Leaders' Declaration began from materials that are relatively easy to accept by all countries followed by a bilateral meeting with several key countries, so that an agreement can be achieved.A technical discussion on Leaders' Declaration will be conducted in October 2022 before it is finalized during the fourth Sherpa meeting in Bali in November 2022, near the execution of the G20 Summit held in the same month and place.The declaration draft that contains three priority issues during Indonesia's G20 Presidency comprises global health architecture, digital-based economic transformation, and energy transition as well as food security. This draft comes from 39 parties, comprising G20 member countries, nine invited countries, and 10 invited international organizations, that will attend the G20 Summit Conference in Bali, November.The meeting also endorsed concrete deliverables, such as programs or initiatives. This aligns with President Joko Widodo's mandate that Indonesia's G20 Presidency should produce real benefits for Indonesians."It is true that the concrete results will have their follow-up programmed," secretary of the Coordinating Ministry for Economic Affairs Susiwijono, said at an online press conference, which was followed from here on Tuesday (Sept 27).The programs arising out of this year's G20 Summit will be reviewed together at next year's meeting."There is an annual forum so that we can review several agreements that have been conducted together," he said.This year, in the midst of various global crises, Indonesia was able to contribute fairly, leading many to praise it, he added.The G20 Sherpa Track discusses global challenges and various economic (non-financial) issues to find solutions and provide recommendations on the G20 agenda and priority issues, such as energy, development, tourism, digital economy, education, labor, agriculture, trade, investment, industry, health, anti-corruption, environment and climate change.The role of Sherpa Track is very vital, especially in coordinating all Working Groups and Engagement Groups under its coordination.Indonesia's G20 presidency in 2022 provides an opportunity for Indonesia to lead developed and developing countries in discussing various issues and the process of global economic recovery.Underscoring Indonesia's important role as president of this year's G20, Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi said that the world was pinning hopes on G20 being a catalyst of global economic recovery, especially for developing countries."The G20 must not fail to be a catalyst for world recovery. We cannot let global recovery fall at the mercy of geopolitics," she stated, while delivering a speech at the general debate of the 77th United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday (Sept 27).She proposed the paradigm of collaboration to surmount numerous global challenges."A paradigm of win-win, not of zero-sum. A paradigm of engagement, not of containment. A paradigm of collaboration, not of competition. This is the transformative solution that we need," Marsudi noted.According to Marsudi, such a collaboration paradigm is deemed necessary to facing the current concerning world conditions wherein the pandemic persists and the global economy remains sluggish, war among nations, and violation of international law that has become a norm in pursuit of narrow self-interests.Written by: Sanya Dinda S, Fadhli Ruhman, Editor: Fardah Assegaf (c) ANTARA 2022 Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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Toyota to End Vehicle Manufacturing in Russia JCN Newswire

Toyota to End Vehicle Manufacturing in Russia

24 9 月, 2022
Toyota City, Japan, Sep 24, 2022 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Toyota has decided to end vehicle production at its Saint Petersburg plant in Russia.On March 4 we had to suspend manufacturing operations at our plant in Saint Petersburg due to the interruption in supply of key materials and parts. Since then, we have been closely monitoring the situation and evaluating the future sustainability of our business in Russia.During this period we have fully retained our workforce and ensured our facility was ready to re-start production if the circumstances allowed. However, after six months, we have not been able to resume normal activities and see no indication that we can re-start in the future.The decision to terminate production of Toyota vehicles in Russia is not one that we have taken lightly. Over the last 80 years we have developed our business and our brand with the support of stakeholders around the world. We must now act in a way that allows us to protect the values and principles that our predecessors built up and be confident that we can pass them on to the next generation.We have also determined that our operations in Moscow need to be optimised and restructured--with the clear objective of retaining an effective organisation to continue supporting the retail network in providing ongoing service to existing Toyota and Lexus customers in Russia.We would like to thank our employees for their hard work and loyalty. In recognition of their valued contribution, we will be offering them assistance for re-employment, re-skilling and well-being, including financial support above legal requirements. Copyright 2022 JCN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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Agilis Robotics Targeting its Pre-B Round Fund-raising to be Completed by 2022 ACN Newswire

Agilis Robotics Targeting its Pre-B Round Fund-raising to be Completed by 2022

22 9 月, 2022
HONG KONG, Sep 22, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Agilis Robotics Limited ("Agilis Robotics" or the "Company"), the creator of the first surgical robotic instruments in Hong Kong to target endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) and en bloc resection of bladder tumour (ERBT) procedures, has announced its fund-raising status, as well as its latest technological achievements.Agilis Robotics' A Round fund-raising has been completed in 2022, with the Pre-B Round, which involves fund raising for respective applications with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) set to commence. Such efforts will go towards improving the marketisation efficiency of the Company's products in the Mainland China. The Pre-B Round fund raising activity is projected to conclude by the end of 2022, with a fund-raising target set at US$5 million. It is worth noting that Agilis Robotics' has targeted its market value to meet the basic application requirement as stipulated in Chapter 18A pertaining to the listing of biotech companies on the Main Board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange by 2025.In the area of robotics, Agilis Robotics has made further progress in the areas of specification, compatibility and AI. On the specifications front, its long, flexible and miniature robotic arms - with five degrees of freedom, have enhanced tissue traction and instrument triangulation. Since the robotic arms also include a variety of end effectors, they can complete a wide range of intricate tasks. What is more, seamless compatibility is realised as each robotic arm is less than 2.8 mm in diameter, hence they can directly channel through or alongside conventional endoscopes that are currently used in clinical practice. In terms of surgeon usability, improvements have been made to the surgeon console, which is both compact and mobile, thus allowing for its placement within close proximity to the patient. Furthermore, with free-floating pen controllers, seamless transition from endoscope controls can be achieved. Mindful of the benefits and importance of AI-driven guidance and training, Agilis Robotics has set performance benchmarks to enhance user training and flatten the learning curve. This includes training on such topics as monocular depth estimation and instrument segmentation for conventional endoscopes.It is worth noting that Agilis Robotics successfully completed in vivo testing, which involved the artificial bladder tumour resection in June 2022. The extremely narrow diameter of the robotic arms allowed their compatibility with traditional urology telescopes and sheaths, and the arms were able to clamp and cut tumour tissue. Most importantly, the entire tumour was successfully removed. The Company is now targeting its first-in-man (FIM) trial/test in 2024.Agilis Robotics has maintained progress on the back of successive achievements, spanning concept development to successful patent application(s); cadaveric testing for machine prototyping; and most recently, completion of in vivo testing which will lead to FIM trials. Despite the long development journey and high financial and technological demands, Agilis Robotics has consistently met its objectives.As the first and only company in Hong Kong to develop robotic instruments that target the ESD and ERBT segments, Agilis Robotics is well positioned to assist the medical community as demand for such procedures continue to rise. Already, manual procedures of the targeted market (gastrointestinal and bladder) in China in 2019 are 6 million per annum[1] and global bladder cancer cases in 2020 are 573 thousand[2]. Projected cases suitable for robotics ESD and ERBT procedures number 5.5 million and 690 thousand, respectively, around the world each year. With the worldwide promotion of early colorectal cancer screening, the number of ESD procedures is increasing rapidly by 18.6% annually[3]. Possessing the unique, small diameter flexible surgical robotic instruments that are compatible with both flexible and rigid endoscopes, the Company is in an advantageous position to address the unmet clinical demand for interventional endoscopy, and just as importantly, deliver benefits to patients in terms of shorter procedure time and lower rate of recurrence.Kwok Ka-Wai, Ph.D. (Imp London), Co-Founder of Agilis Robotics said, "Under the watchful eye of a professional management team comprising experts in robotics, clinical trials and finance, with thorough understanding and experience in R&D, clinical workflows and fund management, we will be able to address different facets of surgical device development. This same team will also ensure that Agilis Robotics fully capitalises on burgeoning market segments and maintain its growth trajectory."Jason Y K Chan, Residency at Johns Hopkins Medicine (DABOto), Co-Founder of Agilis Robotics said, "With the increasing widespread uptake of endoscopy procedures, in particular colorectal screening, there is a rapidly increasing unmet need to address and minimally invasively remove lesions identified. In the bladder, there is a significant unmet need to perform en bloc resections to reduce recurrence of bladder cancer. Agilis matches these needs and enhances the surgeon's ease and comfort in performing these procedures, aiming to improve patient care, reduce hospital length of stay and need for more invasive procedures.About Agilis Robotics LimitedAgilis Robotics is a start-up company that develops highly miniaturised and flexible robotic instruments for endoluminal surgery. The robotic system is able to seamlessly integrate into current clinical workflows and drastically reduce the learning curve associated with endoscopic surgery. Ultimately, Agilis Robotics' goal is to provide clinicians with the next-generation of minimally invasive instruments so more patients can receive effective and efficient early stage care. www.agilisrobotics.com About Co-Founders of Agilis Robotics LimitedDr. Ka-Wai Kwok obtained the Ph.D. degree from the Hamlyn Centre for Robotic Surgery, Department of Computing, Imperial College London. He was awarded the Croucher Foundation Fellowship, which supported his research jointly supervised by advisors in The University of Georgia, and Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School. Dr. Kwok has co-authored over 135 peer-viewed articles and is the principal investigator of group for Interventional Robotic and Imaging Systems (IRIS) at The University of Hong Kong (HKU) with over 5 inventions licensed. Dr. Kwok was awarded the Early Career Awards 2015/16 offered by Research Grants Council (RGC) of Hong Kong, IROS Toshio Fukuda Young Professional Award in 2020, HKU 2019-2020 Outstanding Young Researcher Award and HKU Young Innovator Award 2020.Dr. Jason Chan graduated from Guy's, King's and St Thomas' School of Medicine in London, followed by specialist training in Otolaryngology, Head and Neck surgery at the Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions with advanced training in Head and Neck surgery, microvascular reconstruction and robotics. He is currently an Associate Professor in the Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery at The Chinese University of Hong Kong with research interests the application of robotics in Head and Neck Surgery having recently led the Transoral Robotic Surgery component of the world's first application of the da Vinci SP in Transoral head and neck surgery. [1] http://pdf.dfcfw.com/pdf/H3_AP202009231416538913_1.pdf [2] GLOBALCAN 2020, International Agency for Research on Cancer[3] http://pdf.dfcfw.com/pdf/H3_AP202009231416538913_1.pdf Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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China’s smart EV maker Leapmotor officially offers its shares today

20 9 月, 2022
HONG KONG, Sep 20, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - According to Bloomberg Terminal, China's smart EV maker Zhejiang Leapmotor Technology Co., Ltd. ("Leapmotor" or the "Company", stock code: 9863.HK) began to offer its shares today, with JPMorgan,CICC, Citigroup and CCB International as joint sponsors. It is expected to list in Hong Kong Stock Exchange on September 29.Leapmotor is a smart EV company based in China that strives to deliver the finest smart mobility experience to all consumers. Harnessing its proprietary technologies and capacity for innovation, the company designs and builds EVs by approaching them as electronics products characterized by smart features and rapid product iterations, amid the ongoing transformation of automobiles from a means of transport into intelligent mobile spaces.With full-suite of R&D capabilities and vertical integration, core technologies build the cornerstone of developmentTechnology R&D is not only the foundation of an enterprise, but also the key to maintaining its core competitiveness. In terms of independent R&D capability, Leapmotor is the only pure-play EV company and one of the few NEV companies with such a full-suite of R&D capabilities based in China that develops all key hardware and software across the core systems and electronic components. At present, Leapmotor achieved the designing and producing in-house all of the core systems and electronic components, including its intelligent power system, autonomous driving system. Except for battery cells and internal and external decoration that are outsourced, as well as chassis and automotive electronics that are self-developed and outsourced for production, other parts are self-developed and self-produced, which further highlighted the market competitiveness and influence. The professional R&D team is an important reason for Leapmotor to continuously expand its technical advantages. As disclosed in the prospectus, as of 30 June 2022, Leapmotor had 1,869 R&D employees, accounting for approximately 32.7% of the total number of employees. In the meanwhile, the achievements in R&D will further enhance the Company's ability to attract and retain high-quality technical talents, so as to realize a virtuous cycle of development and take a firm stand in the top group of new forces in vehicle manufacturing.Focusing on industries of high prosperity, the sales soars and opens up broad growth spaceIn 2021, China's new energy vehicle ("NEV") sales volume was 3.3 million units, making it the world's largest new energy vehicle market. It is expected that by 2026, China's new energy vehicle sales will reach 10.6 million units, exceeding that of ICE vehicles for the first time, and the compound annual growth rate from 2021 was 26.0%, accounting for 43.9% of the global new energy vehicle market. The penetration rate of NEVs in China's PV market is expected to surge from 22.4% in 2022 to 50.1% in 2026.In this context, Leapmotor ushered in a broad space for development, and the sales of smart EVs have achieved rapid growth. As disclosed in the prospectus, in 2020 Leapmotor delivered more than 8,000 smart EVs, a total of 43,748 vehicles in 2021, a 443.5% increase from 2020, making it the fastest-growing among the leading pure-play EV companies based in China in terms of delivery volume. For the six months ended 30 June 2022, the Company delivered a total of approximately 51,994 smart EVs, an increase of 265.3% from that period in 2021. The company delivered 64,038 smart EVs in the first seven months of 2022, representing an increase of 244.8% from that period of 2021.The increase in sales led to the rise in Leapmotor 's revenue. The data shows that from 2019 to 2021, the total revenue of Leapmotor amounted to approximately RMB117.0 million, RMB631.3 million and RMB3,132.1 million respectively. Its total revenue increased by 616.4% year on year to RMB1,992 million for the three months ended 31 March 2022. Its revenue increased by 479.4% year on year to RMB5,081.5 million for the six months ended 30 June 2022. Rising profitability will further consolidate and enhance its leading position, building up a solid, strong competitive barrier.With the popularity of the smart EV industry, Leapmotor has a full-suite of R&D capabilities and rapid expansion of product portfolio. This Hong Kong IPO is another milestone in its development and is expected to become the fourth new force EV maker to list in Hong Kong after XPeng, Li Auto and NIO. It is believed that more capital injection will raise its safety margin and add strong impetus to its subsequent development. Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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Pertamina-assisted MSMEs pull in crowds at Tong Tong Fair ACN Newswire

Pertamina-assisted MSMEs pull in crowds at Tong Tong Fair

19 9 月, 2022
JAKARTA, Sep 19, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Several products made by micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) assisted by state-owned oil and gas company PT Pertamina sold out at the recent Tong Tong Fair in The Hague, the Netherlands.Visitors check out handicraft products from Indonesia at the Tong Tong Fair, which was held in The Hague, Netherlands, from September 1–11, 2022. (ANTARA/HO-PT Pertamina (Persero))The fair was held from September 1-11, 2022, after a gap of two years due to the COVID-19 pandemic.Foods from Dapur Bunda Duri, De Harvest Jaya, and Bakul Jamu Euis, as well as fashion products of Cetak Godhong and Dela Tapis, Sasirangan, and handicrafts made by Joglo Ayu Tenan and Bahalap were among the products that proved a draw for visitors.Indonesian Ambassador to the Netherlands, Mayerfas, welcomed the participation of Indonesian SOEs, which brought a number of MSME products to the annual Tong Tong Fair."It needs to continue to be carried out to encourage MSMEs to go global and increase their competitiveness," he said, according to a statement released by Pertamina.He also lauded the effort made by the SOEs Ministry to open the Roemah BUMN pavilion to enable several SOE-assisted MSMEs from Indonesia to exhibit their products at the fair.Pertamina showcased 175 types of superior products from various cities of Indonesia at the fair, including Yogyakarta, Balikpapan, Dumai, Banjarmasin, Pontianak, Lampung, and Tomohon, Sulawesi.Products from the fashion, handicrafts, and food sectors were selected through a fairly long process after being curated based on product quality criteria that were in accordance with the needs of the global market."I am proud that the rubik balado product could pass the curation to the Netherlands, (it) can make the city of Duri Riau proud, which previously did not have regional specialties," said Diah Novi Wulandari, owner of Dapur Bunda Duri, an MSME assisted by Pertamina since 2020.Wulandari, who currently has more than 15 employees and more than 70 MSME partners in Duri, did not expect her products to be of interest to residents of The Hague and surrounding areas. However, her products sold out in less than a week.Besides rubik balado, Cetak Godhong's ecoprints also found a place in the hearts of visitors."What I never dreamed of was that my product could participate in the Tong Tong Fair in the Netherlands," said Endah Hariyani, owner of Cetak Godhong.Cetak Godhong makes environmentally friendly handmade products by printing fabrics using natural dyes and making motifs manually using leaves.The use of leaves from various types of plants as motifs and natural coloring lend the products an exclusive air since no product has the exact same design.Vice president of CSR & SMEPP at Pertamina, Fajriyah Usman, said showcasing MSME products at the Tong Tong Fair 2022 was a complete success."The fostered partners provided quality local products that had very high artistic and cultural value. We got a lot of visitors with a fairly significant number of sales. All visitors seemed to enjoy the product offerings and were enthusiastic about the lucky dip draw that we gave," she informed.Fajriyah said she hopes that the Tong Tong Fair would accommodate the hopes and aspirations of Pertamina-assisted MSMEs as well as encourage the entrepreneurs' spirit of independence and spur them to become strong and professional players.In collaboration with the trade attache at the Indonesian Embassy in the Netherlands, Pertamina-assisted MSMEs' products are currently on display at the House of Indonesia, a one-stop shopping showcase that provides everything from products to information for prospective European business players."This promises a great opportunity for MSEs to expand their overseas marketing reach," Fajriyah added.The involvement of MSMEs in the Tong Tong Fair was a form of the SOEs' support for achieving the Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) targets and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly Point 8, namely decent work and economic growth, which is being realized through funding and coaching programs for SMEs.This is part of the social and environmental responsibility push for realizing economic benefits for the community and driving the national economy.Through MSME programs and the spirit of "Energizing Your Future," Pertamina is striving to continue to encourage all MSME partners to level up and go global.Contact: Fajriyah Usman, VP Corporate Communications, PT Pertamina (Persero)M: +62 858 8330 8686, Email: fajriyah.usman@pertamina.com, URL: https://www.pertamina.comWritten by: Yashinta Difa Pramudyani, Editor: Sri Haryati (c) ANTARA 2022 Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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Probinex to tackle traditional finance creating a new all-in-one ecosystem SeaPRwire

Probinex to tackle traditional finance creating a new all-in-one ecosystem

16 9 月, 2022
New York, NY, September 16, 2022 – (SEAPRWire) – A native utility token, staking program, crypto-friendly e-wallet, an audited platform for a broader public, and eventually, a 24/7 exchange combining traditional assets with cryptocurrencies. Probinex is an ambitious project that aims to build a bridge between the world of traditional finance, fintech, and crypto. It aims to offer access to cryptocurrencies in a centralized and regulated environment allowing more institutions, retail traders and even the general public to safely and legally partake in this endeavour. The story of Probinex began with the initial token sale of native PBX token that generated over $17,6 million. Recently, the offer of products has been enriched by the StayKing program allowing PBX holders to get monthly shares of Probinex’s portfolio management, which has achieved long-term profitability despite the deep bear market. Soon, holders of PBX in the StayKing program will be able to benefit from other products from the kitchen of Probinex. All-in-one ecosystem Native utility token PBX The blood and soul of all Probinex projects is its native PBX token that provides its holders with a number of utilities. PBX token was emitted in 2021 in a limited number of 1 billion coins with 550 million allocated for initial token sale. The token sale quickly spread all allocated PBX being sold in only 11 months with a value equal to $17.6 million Currently, the token is available on Probit and Pancake Swap allowing crypto users to get it via both centralized and decentralized exchange. Each month, Probinex buys back PBX from the market to avoid the need of minting new tokens and not to give inflation a chance. Stay king with StayKing PBX token holders have the unique opportunity to enter the premium program to get their share of the overall success of the Probinex project. The token can be staked for a period from 1 to 10 years while the owners of the staked token receive monthly rewards derived from the results of the portfolio management and the earnings from other products, such as Earnio, pbxpay, and eventually, the Probinex exchange. The value of rewards depends on the length of the StayKing program that generates the coefficient of shares. The longer the token is staked, the higher the monthly reward. For instance – if the overall Probinex project generates a monthly revenue of $1 million, the company buys back PBX in this value and distributes it across PBX holders in the StayKing program according to the length and distribution of their particular program. Currently, more than 410 milion PBX are staked while the portfolio management generated over 7% revenue for their owners during the past four months. pbxpay – Your money is finally yours To facilitate the financial activities of its users, Probinex has created its own native e-wallet that is crypto-friendly and doesn’t pose any redundant limits on its users. The e-wallet complies with the EMI regulation and provides its users with a unique IBAN making it the most up-to-date financial tool for crypto enthusiasts allowing fast and easy international payments. What’s more, with PBX locked in the StayKing program, users can get special discounts and other advantages in pbxpay, as well as their fair share of the overall performance of the product. Earnio – Gateway to the world of crypto Cryptocurrencies are becoming more and more adopted by the broader public. However, many people often hesitate whether to take the risk of entering such an extremely volatile market. That’s where Earnio steps in. It’s an audited platform that allows users to profit from the potential of cryptocurrencies without the need of watching the market closely every day. The users can simply deposit funds to their account and Probinex’s skilled traders and authentic algorithms will do their best to increase its value over time. Earnio users benefit from the share of Probinex trading on a monthly basis without any unnecessary fees. What’s more, owners of PBX in StayKing get special discounts and benefits when using Earnio as well. Exchange that doesn’t sleep Probinex echange is the ultimate goal and flagship-to-be of the entire project fleet. Trading crypto, Fiat, or other assets anywhere, anytime, there are no limits of the traditional financial world.. The 24/7 operation will finally give everyone the freedom they deserve. In addition to a completely new financial system, holders of PBX in the StayKing program will get their share from the overall activities of Probinex, including the revenue coming from the native exchange, as well as discounts on fees and other utilities. Step by step on the road map While Probinex is a relatively new project, it’s managed to carve its stains to the world of crypto in a significant way. The launch of the project was linked to the token sale of PBX that took place in 2011. All 550 million PBX allocated for the token sale were sold over 11 months generating revenue of $17.6 million. As of the start of 2022, PBX was successfully listed to ProBit, CoinMarketCap, and Coingecko. In the second quarter of 2022, the StayKing program was launched and currently, there are over 410 milion PBX tokens staked in the program. Two important products are now in the final stage of their development – crypto-friendly e-wallet pbxpay providing its users with IBAN enabling fast and easy international payments without redundant limits, and the Earnio platform that will serve users as a gateway to the world of crypto. Interested in taking part in building something new? Find out more: Telegram: https://t.me/enprobinex Twitter: https://twitter.com/Probinex1 Medium: https://medium.com/probinex-en Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/probinex/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChqh1xvzO7T1aJtcAwPRHrw Announcements: https://t.me/probinexannouncement Media Contact Brand: Probinex Contact: Media Team Email: support@probinex.com Website: https://probinex.com/ SOURCE: Probinex The article is provided by a third-party content provider. SEAPRWire ( https://www.seaprwire.com/ ) makes no warranties or representations in connection therewith. 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Winvest Group Announces DTC Eligibility SeaPRwire

Winvest Group Announces DTC Eligibility

15 9 月, 2022
Reno City, NV, September 15, 2022 – (SEAPRWire) – Winvest Group Ltd. (OTCMKTS: WNLV) (“Winvest” or the “Company”), f/k/a Zyrox Mining International, Inc. (ZYRX), is pleased to announce that its common shares are now eligible for electronic clearing and settlement in the United States through the Depository Trust Company (“DTC”). DTC eligibility is expected to simplify the process of trading and enhance liquidity of Winvest’s shares in the United States. The Company’s shares trade under the symbol “WNLV”. The DTC is a subsidiary of the Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation, a U.S. company that manages the electronic clearing and settlement of publicly traded companies. Securities that are eligible to be electronically cleared and settled through DTC are considered to be “DTC eligible”. This electronic method of clearing securities speeds up the receipt of stock and cash, and thus accelerates the settlement process for investors and brokers, enabling the stock to be traded over a much wider selection of brokerage firms by coming into compliance with their requirements. Jeffrey Wong, Winvest’s Director and CEO, commented, “This is a vital milestone for current and prospective shareholders. It makes the trading of our stock easier, faster and cheaper for a wider array of investors. Participating broker-dealers and banks are encouraged to continue to deposit shares into DTC, thus growing the position rapidly.” About Winvest Group Winvest Group Ltd., headquartered in Reno, Nevada, is an investment holding company that offers diverse media and entertainment portfolios via its operating subsidiaries. The Company is principally engaged in content creation, original intellectual properties development, aggregator services, film financing and investment, as well as emerging technologies development for media and entertainment industry. The Company’s board and management team have expertise in managing all aspects of a multi-languages project throughout its life cycle from conception and strategy to design, development and delivery. The Company is committed to delivering value to its shareholders, while simultaneously providing economic and social benefits to impacted communities, fostering jobs, revenue, and related infrastructure development. Caution Regarding Forward-Looking Information and Statements Certain of the information and statements in this press release are considered “forward-looking information” or “forward-looking statements” as those terms are defined under USA securities laws (collectively referred to as “forward-looking statements”). Any statements that express or involve discussions with respect to predictions, expectations, beliefs, plans, projections, objectives, assumptions or future events or performance (often, but not always, identified by words or phrases such as “believes”, “anticipates”, “expects”, “is expected”, “scheduled”, “estimates”, “pending”, “intends”, “plans”, “forecasts”, “targets”, or “hopes”, or variations of such words and phrases or statements that certain actions, events or results “may”, “could”, “would”, “will”, “should” “might”, “will be taken”, or “occur” and similar expressions) are not statements of historical fact and may be forward-looking statements. By their nature, forward-looking statements and information involve assumptions, inherent risks and uncertainties, many of which are difficult to predict, and are usually beyond the control of management, that could cause actual results to be materially different from those expressed by these forward-looking statements and information. Winvest Group believes that the expectations reflected in this forward-looking information are reasonable, but no assurance can be given that these expectations will prove to be correct. Forward-looking information should not be unduly relied upon. This information speaks only as of the date of this press release, and the Company will not necessarily update this information, unless required to do so by securities laws. This press release contains forward-looking information in a number of places, such as in statements relating to the benefits to be derived by the Company’s securities trading on the OTC Markets and the DTC eligibility. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate, as Winvest Group’s actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in this forward-looking information as a result of the factors discussed in the “Risk Factors” section in Winvest Group’s Form 8-K dated May 16, 2022, which is available at https://www.winvestgroup.co/ or on EDGAR. Media Contact Brand: Winvest Group Ltd. Contact: Agnes Tham, Investor Relations, Telephone: +1 (775) 996-0288 Email: info@winvestgroup.co Website: https://www.winvestgroup.co/ SOURCE: Winvest Group Ltd. The article is provided by a third-party content provider. SEAPRWire ( https://www.seaprwire.com/ ) makes no warranties or representations in connection therewith. 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Potential New Therapeutic Approach for Pancreatic Cancer is proposed at 2022 Keystone Meeting: Blocking Obesity or Fatty Acid Oxidation SeaPRwire

Potential New Therapeutic Approach for Pancreatic Cancer is proposed at 2022 Keystone Meeting: Blocking Obesity or Fatty Acid Oxidation

8 9 月, 2022
Seoul, Korea, September 08, 2022 – (SEAPRWire) – In “the immunometabolism at the crossroads of obesity and cancer, Keystone Symposia (Sept. 5-9, 2022, Keystone, Co, USA)”, Dr. Soo-Youl Kim, Principal Scientist of the National Cancer Center of South Korea, showed that cancer obtains energy absolutely by burning fatty acids from blood as well as that obesity causes cancer to grow explosively by burning fat. Therefore, calorie balanced carbohydrate diet reduced tumor growth 1/5 to compare to high fat diet in mouse cancer model. It is proposed as ‘Kim effect’ in the latest Seminars in Cancer Biology journal that cancer energy metabolism absolutely depends on fatty acids (https://doi.org/10.1016/j.semcancer.2022.07.005). This announcement is expected to make great strides in cancer metabolism treatment and immunotherapy and foreshadows the emergence of new anticancer drugs that control obesity and fat catabolism. Dr. Kim announced that anti-cancer drug targeting fatty acid oxidation will be in clinical trial in South Korea. Know more, please contact Dr. Soo-Youl Kim, Principal Scientist of National Cancer Center, Korea. E: tgase@ncc.re.kr W: www.ncc.re.kr The article is provided by a third-party content provider. SEAPRWire ( https://www.seaprwire.com/ ) makes no warranties or representations in connection therewith. Any questions, please contact cs/at/SEAPRWire.com Sectors: Top Story, Daily News SEA PRWire: PR distribution in Southeast Asia (Hong Kong: AsiaExcite, EastMud; AsiaEase; Singapore: SEAChronicle, VOASG; NetDace; Thailand: SEAsiabiz, AccessTH; Indonesia: SEATribune, DailyBerita; Philippines: SEATickers, PHNotes; Malaysia: SEANewswire, KULPR; Vietnam: SEANewsDesk, PostVN)
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Pertamina saves US$402.46 million amid rising global oil prices ACN Newswire

Pertamina saves US$402.46 million amid rising global oil prices

3 9 月, 2022
JAKARTA, Sep 3, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - State-owned oil and gas company PT Pertamina succeeded in saving operational costs of around Rp6 trillion (US$402.46 million) until July 2022 through several efficiency programs amid rising world oil prices that increased fuel production costs.PT Pertamina head office building (ANTARA/HO-PT Pertamina)She explained that energy companies around the world are facing difficult situations as a result of disruption of the global energy supply chain due to the Russia-Ukraine conflict. The global trade mobility leading to post-pandemic recovery was jolted by limited supply that led to an energy crisis.The president director noted that the Indonesian government's policy of maintaining the people's purchasing power through fuel subsidies was the proper measure to accelerate economic recovery.According to Widyawati, the accuracy of the policy is reflected in the fuel consumption increase for community mobility and business activities.Pertamina President Director Nicke Widyawati stated that such a success could not be separated from strategic cost-saving measures taken by the company group since the start of this year.She explained that energy companies around the world are facing difficult situations as a result of disruption of the global energy supply chain due to the Russia-Ukraine conflict. The global trade mobility leading to post-pandemic recovery was jolted by limited supply that led to an energy crisis.The president director noted that the Indonesian government's policy of maintaining the people's purchasing power through fuel subsidies was the proper measure to accelerate economic recovery.According to Widyawati, the accuracy of the policy is reflected in the fuel consumption increase for community mobility and business activities.On the other hand, she also pointed out that the increase in fuel consumption had caused an increase in the burden of government subsidies."We understand the heavy burden of the government's fuel subsidy, and for that Pertamina carries out various cost-saving programs in order to help reduce the burden," she stated.She remarked that the largest chunk of the company's cost of fuel production is for the purchase of crude oil, which accounts for 92 percent of the production costs.Fortunately, investment in upgrading the Pertamina Oil Refinery, which had been conducted in the last four years, had succeeded in increasing the flexibility of crude oil availability.It means, if so far, the Pertamina refinery has only been able to process certain crude oil that is expensive, but starting last year, it has been able to process crude oil, with a higher sulfur content, which is cheaper and can be gained from many sources," Widyawati stated.This is Pertamina's strategic move that has succeeded in significantly reducing fuel production costs, she affirmed.In addition, the company's energy efficiency efforts in all operational areas -- from upstream to downstream -- had caused significant cost savings while also contributing to a reduction in carbon emissions."The post-restructuring breakthrough, which is also significant to achieve Pertamina Group's efficiency, is the centralization of the procurement of goods and services, as well as the integration and optimization of all assets from upstream to downstream," she stated.Apart from saving costs, the Pertamina Group has also succeeded in increasing its revenue through the export of high value-added products, such as HVO (palm-based D100) and Low Sulfur Fuel Oil.By upgrading its refineries, Pertamina has currently been able to produce more low-carbon products whose demand had continued to increase, thereby capturing a very prospective opportunity in the midst of global demand for such a product."For Pertamina, cost savings are not just about cutting costs but also changing operating models and improving business processes, so that all company programs can be carried out and all targets are achieved, but at a lower cost," Widyawati stated."Pertamina will continue to make various efforts to save costs, which at the same time can reduce carbon emissions, thereby supporting the company's and national energy transition efforts," she said.Contact: Fajriyah Usman, VP Corporate Communications, PT Pertamina (Persero)M: +62 858 8330 8686, Email: fajriyah.usman@pertamina.com, URL: https://www.pertamina.comWritten by: Yuni Arisandy Sinaga, Editor: Rahmad Nasution (c) ANTARA 2022 Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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Younger Colorectal Cancer Population Highlights the Importance of Early Screening, Highly Sensitive Test Product Prenetics has Launched the Market

2 9 月, 2022
HONG KONG, Sep 2, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Colorectal cancer (CRC) has become one of the main cancers threatening the health of human beings. In the United States and China, CRC has ranked among the top three cancers that leads to death.CRC screening has been proven to be one of the most effective tools for preventing colorectal cancer. Research indicated that since screening was first recommended in 1980 in the United States, the incidence rate of CRC has dropped by 40%. Meanwhile, it's also important to follow the updated evidence, ensuring that the screening is suitable for the people who benefit most.The onset of Disease Tends to be YoungerLatest research has indicated that 94% of newly CRC cases occur in adults over 45 years old. Among which, the number of newly onset and death cases occurring in individuals under the age of 50 has increased a lot. CRC diagnosis among younger adults is growing.Therefore, National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) has updated its guidance in 2021, suggesting that people at average risk shall conduct screening from the age of 45.U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) also pointed out that all asymptomatic adults aged 45 years old or above are exposed to CRC risks. Even without high-risk factors, they're recommended to take CRC screening.Although the incidence rate of CRC is as high as thyroid cancer and breast cancer, chance of treating CRC is better at an early age. It is very important to early find and treat the disease to ensure a higher survival rate. Research by the world-leading diagnosis and genetic health testing company Prenetics (PRE.O) showed that the 5-year survival rate of stage I and II CRC is up to 90% and stage III is 72.8%. It falls to 15.1% for stage IV CRC.Despite the significantly higher survival rate in the early treatment of CRC, unfortunately nearly half of the CRC cases are detected in the advanced stage, leading to extremely difficult treatment. Lacking a convenient and highly effective detection method is the vital cause of this phenomenon.Significant Reform of CRC DetectionCRC screening has always relied on invasive detection methods including colonoscopy. Since such detection may cause pain or discomfort, some patients refuse the screening.With the rising popularity of genetic detection science, CRC screening has welcomed a significant reform. Currently, a non-invasive and at-home screening test product - ColoClear has been introduced by Prenetics and New Horizon Health to the Southeast Asia market, which can detect pre-cancerous lesions and early, middle, and advanced stage CRC in an effective way.Combining advanced stool DNA technology with a fecal immunochemical test (FIT), ColoClear is easier, cheaper, and simpler and has high sensitivity, up to 96%, which is comparable to the traditional colonoscopy.On top of ColoClear, CircleDNA, a home health diagnosis product of Prenetics that give over 500 test reports in 20 categories, which plays an important role in the early detection of cancer and other potential disease risks. Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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Transcenta Holding (06628): Product pipeline progressing well with significant competitive differentiation ACN Newswire

Transcenta Holding (06628): Product pipeline progressing well with significant competitive differentiation

1 9 月, 2022
HONG KONG, Sep 1, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - As pharmaceutical reformation is underway, the importance of the innovative strength of biotech companies has become increasingly prominent, the entire industry has also formed a completely different pattern from ten years ago. Today, differentiation has also become the general trend of the industry. Photo: Transcenta's Pipeline, Source: Company websitePhoto: Transcenta's ICB Platform, Source: Company websiteAs the interim results of Hong Kong companies have recently been announced, we might as well look for potential targets from the announcements that aim to differentiate themselves and truly bet on innovation. We found that Transcenta Holding (06628) might be worthy of attention. Transcenta has a strong focus on innovative research and development, well advanced in international clinical trials, while having multiple competitive advantages. Let's take a look at this Company. Dr. Caroline Germa, Transcenta's new CMO, accelerates the development of differentiated pipelinesThe core of differentiation in the industry is First-in-class and Best-in-class. In terms of pipelines, Transcenta has injected significant innovative attributes, developing the most innovative drugs such as FIC/BIC, highlighting the advantages of differentiated clinical strategy and development, which is expected to facilitate the pipeline product approval and commercialization and address the unmet medical needs.Moreover, it can also be seen from the clinical trial overview that Transcenta's new drug development is more oriented towards global strategy, targeting the interests of the global market, and basically the product canddiates of the Company are being developed in parallel in both China and the US. This advantage is also based on the fact that the Company has a very efficient team in bothUS and China, with a deep understanding of the industry, covering all aspects of discovery, research and clinical trial development and manufacturing.The majority of Transcenta's executives have a background of 15-20 years in leading pharmaceutical companies, with proven track record and a well-balanced combination of expertise spanning research, clinical development, manufacturing, strategic planning and financing. At the same time, the Company has a scientific advisory team of internationally renowned experts and industry elites. In the process of moving into the global "blue ocean", the Company is also gradually developing and growing, attracting more outstanding talents to join. Recently, the Company welcomed a new CMO, Dr. Caroline Germa, as the Company's Executive Vice President of Global Drug Development and Chief Medical Officer. As a leader in oncology and drug development, Dr. Germa has a high reputation in the industry, and her personal strength has been proven by many achievements. Dr. Germa has worked for AstraZeneca, Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMS), Novartis and several other internationally renowned pharmaceutical companies, and has accumulated considerable industrial experience, also involved in the development and research of a number of blockbuster drugs including Ribociclib and Neratinibfor breast cancer.Dr. Germa's joining Transcenta Holding will undoubtedly provide a great boost to the Company's innovative development. In the future, with her contacts in the pharmaceutical industry and her unique and profound understanding, she will better lead Transcenta's global expansion and make a significant contribution to enhancing the Company's shareholder value in the future. It is not difficult to find that the Company's team with high qualifications and deep background has laid a solid foundation for the global application and clinical development of its innovative pipeline molecules.At present, Transcenta has built a diversified and risk-balanced pipeline of antibodies with best-in-class or first-in class potential in therapeutic areas with high unmet medical needs, including oncology, kidney and bone diseases. Most of these molecules are discovered and developed in house. Specifically, the Company's oncology product pipeline targets major cancer pathways which have potential synergistic mechanisms of actions for tumor indications, which is precisely the most differentiated design of the Company's oncology pipelines. Moreover, the Company has developed non-oncology pipeline strategy, which plays in a field facing less competition and reach high market potentials.It is worth to mention that the drug discovery technology of Transcenta Group is particularly impressive. Based on the unique IMTB antibody discovery platform, the company has developed a number of antibodies targeting various pooled sites above a particular target, thereby expanding the selectivity of its drug candidates. The Company has generated and is developing oncology products such as TST001, TST005, TST003 and TST010 through the IMTB technology platform. In the future, more valuable innovative drugs will be discovered and filed for global registration, helping Transcenta Group to become a leading global biotechnology company.Rapidly advancing product pipeline, leading the world in clinical progressThe strength of Transcenta Holding is not only reflected in the layout and research and development of innovative drugs, but also in the Company's ability to execute and facilitate clinical trials. In the first half of 2022, the Company actively advanced its product pipeline and achieved remarkable results. In particular, the Company's flagship product, TST001, ranked second in the world in terms of clinical progress and will soon enter Phase III clinical trials.Claudin18.2 has relatively high expression in gastric cancer, pancreatic cancer, esophageal cancer and bile duct cancer, and TST001 has high biological activity, affinity and NK cell activity, and has ideal efficacy and safety. It has a considerable commercial application prospect. At the same time, the Company has also developed a specific antibody for companion diagnostics and will use this Claudin18.2 immunohistochemical assay to support international clinical trial registration. The Company is also well ahead of schedule and at the forefront of the world in this area.In developing TST001, Transcenta has, on the one hand, continued to explore multiple tumor types. On the other hand, the Company is also experimenting with TST001 combination regimens, and its clinical progress is likewise world-leading. Let's keep an eye on its mid-term phase 2 clinical data for TST001 and chemotherapy combination in frontline gastric cancer patients as the company disclosed it will be published soon in a major European clinical oncology conference. This could be important to understand the potential of TST001.Not only that, the Company's other pipelines are also progressing smoothly, including the bifunctional humanized antibody TST005 targeting both PD-1/PD-L1 and TGF-beta pathways, the candidate product TST002, a humanized sclerostin mAb for the treatment of osteoporosis, and a high affinity humanized monoclonal antibody TST003 (FIC) and TST004, a humanized MASP-2 mAb candidate for kidney diseases. It is worth mentioning that the Company's first-in-class targeting Gremlin1(TST003), a preclinical asset with antitumor activities in multiple difficult to treat tumor models were published in the international oncology authoritative journal "Nature Cancer". In addition, the Company has also developed a series of relatively early pipeline products, which further enriched the Company's product pipeline. As these candidate products gradually enter the clinic stages and are successively approved in the future, the Company's intrinsic value will gain more impetus.Actively promoting CDMO business to fully realise the source of income and reduce expenditureIn addition to product development, Transcenta Holding has also forward-looking in the layout of commercial production. It can be seen from the Company's results announcement that Transcenta has established a complete CMC and production platform, both for early cell line process development and GMP mass production systems, which are designed by the Company and met international standards.Transcenta Holding utilises a novel integrated continuous bioprocessing platform (ICB) for developing robust production processes, formulations and analytics, manufacturing drug products throughout product life cycle. The advantages of the Company's ICB platform are significant, as its capacity is more than 10 times higher than the traditional Fed-batch flow addition process, and its cost has been significantly reduced by almost 50%. In May 2022, Transcenta had successfully passed audit by the European Union Quality Person (QP). This combination of quality and cost advantages supports the clinical studies and registration of the Company's candidate products worldwide.In addition, Transcenta has leveraged its CMC capabilities and the potential value of its ICB platform to further expand its CDMO business. While the CDMO business has enabled the Company to achieve open source and cost savings, it has also attracted the attention of international high-quality partners by virtue of the high-quality industry reputation accumulated in the client, and further expands international cooperation. The Company has been developing and collaborating commercially with Merck for an industry-first disposable flow-through polishing system, and maintains a domestic leading position in the field of perfusion technology.SummaryAll in all, the interim results announcement of Transcenta Holding has many highlights and the Company's competitive advantages are distinct. Whether it is drug discovery, clinical development, or commercial production, it has strong strength in all aspects. We believe that with the successful development and commercialization of the Company's innovative and differentiated products, Transcenta will achieve leapfrog development and is worthy of long-term attention. Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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Windows gain competitive edge over global warming ACN Newswire

Windows gain competitive edge over global warming

1 9 月, 2022
TSUKUBA, Japan, Sep 1, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - A French-Japanese research collaboration has fabricated metal nanocomposite coatings that improve the insulating properties of window glasses. The new coating prevents a significant portion of near-infrared (NIR) and ultraviolet rays (UV) from passing through, while at the same time admitting visible light. The findings were reported in the journal Science and Technology of Advanced Materials.The nanoclusters are dispersed in a PVP matrix that is then coated on ITO glass to block NIR and UV rays while letting visible light pass through."Although the fabrication of a commercial products is still a long way ahead, our work demonstrated a significant improvement in UV and NIR blocking properties compared to previous research," says solid-state chemist Fabien Grasset, research director at the French National Centre for Scientific Research (CNRS)."Buildings account for a large part of global energy consumption," explains Grasset, "with a large amount of the annual energy consumption of a standard building going to cooling and/or heating systems to maintain indoor temperatures at comfortable levels." Scientists are looking for ways to develop window glass coatings that can block the entry of NIR radiation so that buildings, and even cars, can consume less energy to keep it cool inside. However, this needs to be done in a way that still allows visible light to enter. Ideally, harmful UV rays would also be blocked.To this end, the international French-Japanese research collaboration fabricated and analysed the performance of nanocomposites based on niobium-tantalum cluster compounds containing chloride or bromide ions.They found that chloride-based nanoclusters provided the best performance in terms of blocking NIR and UV rays and allowing the passage of visible light. NIR and UV blocking by the nanoclusters depended on their concentration, dispersion and oxidation state. By tuning these parameters, the team was able to improve the nanocluster performance.The nanoclusters were dispersed into a polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP) matrix that was then coated onto indium-tin-oxide (ITO) glass. The combination increased the transmittance of visible light while reducing that of NIR and UV rays, relative to previous research. "These are very promising coating materials that block the most troublesome NIR wavelengths," says Grasset."We have a long history of Japanese-French collaboration," he continues. "We were already convinced that we are stronger working together by mixing our different cultures and ways of thinking. The international LINK project has reinforced this belief. We will continue to do our best to make further progress towards finding solutions for the global warming problem."Further informationFabien GrassetFrench National Centre for Scientific Research (CNRS)Email: fabien.grasset@cnrs.frResearch paper: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/14686996.2022.2105659About Science and Technology of Advanced Materials (STAM)Open access journal STAM publishes outstanding research articles across all aspects of materials science, including functional and structural materials, theoretical analyses, and properties of materials. https://www.tandfonline.com/STAMFor more information on STAM, contactDr. Mikiko TanifujiSTAM Publishing DirectorEmail: TANIFUJI.Mikiko@nims.go.jpPress release distributed by Asia Research News for Science and Technology of Advanced Materials. Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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NextPlay Technologies’ NextBank and Alphabit’s ABCC Cryptocurrency Exchange Complete Collaboration, Expanding NextBank Regionally and Towards Banking for the Digital Community ACN Newswire

NextPlay Technologies’ NextBank and Alphabit’s ABCC Cryptocurrency Exchange Complete Collaboration, Expanding NextBank Regionally and Towards Banking for the Digital Community

25 8 月, 2022
SUNRISE, FL, Aug 25, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - NextPlay Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: NXTP), a digital native ecosystem for finance, digital advertisers, and video gamers, announced today that NextBank International, Inc. ("NextBank"), the international banking unit of NextPlay's fintech division, has structured and signed a Collaboration Agreement with Alphabit Consulting Pte. Ltd. ("Alphabit"), formally launching the process of bringing deposit accounts and payment cards to members of Alphabit's ABCC cryptocurrency exchange ("ABCC").The signed agreement creates an opportunity for tens of thousands of ABCC customers to open NextBank accounts and represents the first partner onboarding since NextBank revamped its operating systems to support this type of scalability. Once implemented, ABCC Exchange customers will be able to convert cryptocurrencies to, and use NextBank accounts to transact in, fiat currencies, and also use NextBank prepaid cards that will allow ABCC Exchange customers to transact in fiat currencies using their crypto assets. In the future, subject to NextBank's and ABCC's receipt of necessary regulatory approvals, the parties intend to provide an additional opportunity for ABCC customers to apply for payment cards under which approved customers will have the ability to borrow funds from NextBank, which borrowings are to be secured by cryptocurrencies held by the customer in a separate account at ABCC.Alphabit has built a broad global user base with ABCC. As a Singapore-based cryptocurrency exchange operator, Alphabit has submitted a license application under the Payment Service Act 2019 to provide account issuance services and digital payment token services as it continues to operate under a license exemption.Todd Bonner, chairman of the board of directors of NextPlay Technologies and head of the company's fintech division, stated: "Last month our team implemented improvements in NextBank's core operating infrastructure, significantly expanding the capabilities of our Fintech division, including for mobile and online banking. We intend to continue that improvement by seeking regulatory approval to add insurance products and block chained assets to our banking services. With the ABCC relationship, we have the potential to expand NextBank's deposit base and depositor count to many multiples of their current level. The relationship with ABCC is expected to provide us with the opportunity to offer credit to this emerging class of high-net-worth crypto investors. Soon, we expect to offer unique insurance products and well-underwritten and currently not easily accessible real world alternative asset classes. We are very thankful to Calvin and his excellent team for offering us a chance to grow with ABCC."ABCC president, Calvin Ng, stated: "We started discussions with NextBank earlier this year seeking their financial services due to their architectural design, international online banking capabilities, and their positioning in the international online banking marketplace. We believe that such a cooperation between ABCC and NextBank will mark the beginning of a new paradigm in digital assets and banking, providing a new form of seamless services of the future. ABCC is very happy to secure this cooperation and encourages crypto exchanges globally to follow such a path."About Alphabit and ABCCBased in Singapore, Alphabit Consulting Pte. Ltd. operates the ABCC cryptocurrency exchange. ABCC is a leading crypto exchange that is exploring the future development of cryptocurrency projects for global users. It is working to create a world where cryptocurrency co-exists with traditional financial markets through robust Know-Your-Customers (KYC) processes. By engaging with reputable vendors, it seeks to deliver RegTech solutions that create a safe platform for its ABCC members. To learn more, visit abcc.com.About NextPlay TechnologiesNextPlay Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: NXTP) is a technology solutions company offering games, in-game advertising, and crypto-banking services to consumers and corporations within a growing worldwide digital ecosystem. NextPlay's engaging products and services utilize innovative AdTech, Artificial Intelligence and Fintech solutions to leverage the strengths and channels of its existing and acquired technologies. For more information about NextPlay Technologies, visit www.nextplaytechnologies.com and follow us on Twitter @NextPlayTech and LinkedIn.Forward-Looking StatementsThis press release includes "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of, and within the safe harbor provided by the Safe Harbor Provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Forward-looking statements give our current expectations, opinions, belief or forecasts of future events and performance. A statement identified by the use of forward-looking words including "will," "may," "expects," "projects," "anticipates," "plans," "believes," "estimate," "should," and certain of the other foregoing statements may be deemed forward-looking statements. Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable, these statements involve risks and uncertainties that may cause actual future activities and results to be materially different from those suggested or described in this news release. Factors that may cause such a difference include risks and uncertainties including, and not limited to, our need for additional capital which may not be available on commercially acceptable terms, if at all, which raises questions about our ability to continue as a going concern; current regulation governing digital currency activity is often unclear and is evolving; our and ABCC's ability to secure all necessary regulatory approvals to expand the partnership to its fullest, and intended, potential; the future development and growth of digital currencies are subject to a variety of factors that are difficult to predict and evaluate, many of which are out of our control; the value of digital currency is volatile; amounts owed to us by third parties which may not be paid timely, if at all; certain amounts we owe under outstanding indebtedness, which are secured by substantially all of our assets and penalties we may incur in connection therewith; the fact that we have significant indebtedness, which could adversely affect our business and financial condition; uncertainty and illiquidity in credit and capital markets which may impair our ability to obtain credit and financing on acceptable terms and may adversely affect the financial strength of our business partners; the officers and directors of the Company have the ability to exercise significant influence over the Company; stockholders may be diluted significantly through our efforts to obtain financing, satisfy obligations and complete acquisitions through the issuance of additional shares of our common or preferred stock; if we are unable to adapt to changes in technology, our business could be harmed; if we do not adequately protect our intellectual property, our ability to compete could be impaired; our business is susceptible to risks associated with international operations; unfavorable changes in, or interpretations of, government regulations or taxation of the evolving Internet and e-commerce industries, which could harm our operating results; risks associated with the operations of, the business of, and the regulation of, Longroot and NextBank International (formerly IFEB); the market in which we participate being highly competitive, and because of that we may be unable to compete successfully with our current or future competitors; our potential inability to adapt to changes in technology, which could harm our business; the volatility of our stock price; and that we have incurred significant losses to date and require additional capital, which may not be available on commercially acceptable terms, if at all. More information about the risks and uncertainties faced by NextPlay are detailed from time to time in NextPlay's periodic reports filed with the SEC, including its most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, under the headings "Risk Factors". These reports are available at www.sec.gov. Other unknown or unpredictable factors also could have material adverse effects on the Company's future results and/or could cause our actual results and financial condition to differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements. Investors are cautioned that any forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and actual results or developments may differ materially from those projected. The forward-looking statements in this press release are made only as of the date hereof. The Company takes no obligation to update or correct its own forward-looking statements, except as required by law, or those prepared by fourth parties that are not paid for by the Company. If we update one or more forward-looking statements, no inference should be drawn that we will make additional updates with respect to those or other forward-looking statements.Company Contacts:NextPlay Technologies, Inc.Richard MarshallDirector of Corporate DevelopmentTel: (954) 888-9779Email: richard.marshall@nextplaytechnologies.comAlphabit Consulting Pte. LtdAlan LiChief Executive OfficerEmail: alan.li@abcc.globalSOURCE: NextPlay Technologies, Inc. Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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Paribus (PBX) Announces Multichain Integration and Partnership ACN Newswire

Paribus (PBX) Announces Multichain Integration and Partnership

25 8 月, 2022
MIAMI, FL, Aug 25, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - As our regular readers know we've been using the extra time our testnet deployment afforded us to equip Paribus with the optimal conditions for our mainnet launch. As part of that process, we're absolutely thrilled to share with the community that we've partnered with Multichain so that our PBX token can now be bridged to Arbitrum, Milkomeda, and Polygon.Cross-chain interoperability has always been at the heart of everything we hope to achieve and it's incredible that we've already reached this milestone. Development teams from both Paribus and Multichain have worked tirelessly to ensure the success of this move, going above and beyond our wildest expectations.Multichain is a leader in terms of security, cross-chain speed, and costs. Since its foundation, it has evolved from a 1:1 cross-chain bridge to an innovative cross-chain router system that interconnects multiple chains. It offers an advanced and real-time Cross-Chain Router Protocol (CRP) system that supports the interoperability of tokens, NFTs, and general data across multiple chains.For PBX holders the minimum volume required for a cross-chain transaction through the router is between 2,847 PBX and 9,412 PBX depending on which chain the bridge is between. Likewise, the maximum amount per transaction is 180,000,000 PBX to 2,747,026,344 PBX, again depending on the chain that's being bridged to.The transaction speeds are incredible too, with most transactions arriving within 10-30 minutes. Larger transactions may however take up to 12 hours to arrive. The definition of a large transaction varies from 1,000,000 PBX to 549,405,268 PBX depending upon the chain that it's bridging to.For those unfamiliar with Multichain, they may remember its previous name, Anyswap, which was founded in July 2020. Anyswap started life as a cross-chain decentralized exchange, however, seeing the strength of its development in cross-chain solutions it pivoted to specialize in bridging infrastructure.They now provide a cross-chain router service that has a strong track record in terms of both speed and security, having quadrupled their speed of transactions over time. Significantly for Paribus, they also operate a non-custodial approach using Multi-Party Computation (MPC) technology. In practical terms this enables users to keep their full private key secret during interactions with the bridge. Because Multichain is non-custodial it means that it can't take control of users' assets, which is something we've seen happen with other platforms. As our CTO Simon recently explained in relation to DAOs controlling users' assets, "Deciding to control another person's wallet without their permission isn't something that I feel should be acceptable." As such it was hugely important to us that the bridge provider we partner with operates on a non-custodial basis and we're delighted things have worked out so well with Multichain.Another crucial factor for us is the approach that Multichain takes towards its security. As we all know nothing in the blockchain space is ever 100% secure. Exploits and vulnerabilities are regularly exposed and as such, we take a very cautious approach to security.In addition to being audited by TrailOfBits, SlowMist, PeckShield, DEDAUB, and BlockSec, Multichain also operates a bug bounty program and a security fund. The bug bounty program incentivizes the reporting of bugs from the community and the security fund is intended, "to provide protection for system operation and financial security in the event of unforeseen risks". Their security audits are available for anyone to review:GitHub: https://github.com/anyswap/Anyswap-AuditWe're sure you'll be as delighted as we are to welcome our new strategic partnership with Multichain. Together we can help drive forward the future of interoperable DeFi.Click the link below for the Multichain app. Liquidity will be provided by the Paribus team in the coming days: https://app.multichain.org/#/routerAbout ParibusParibus is a cross-chain borrowing and lending protocol for NFTs, liquidity positions, and synthetic assets, powered by the Cardano blockchain and is traded on Kucoin, Gate and Uniswap. https://Paribus.io Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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New Perspectives for Creators and Collectors: How Stars.Art is Changing the Global NFT Arena ACN Newswire

New Perspectives for Creators and Collectors: How Stars.Art is Changing the Global NFT Arena

24 8 月, 2022
DUBAI, UAE, Aug 24, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Nonfungible token (NFT) sales topped $4.4 billion in January and have noticeably decreased in the following months. The May market crash accelerated the decline and caused sales to plunge to $1 billion by June - a 65% drop from January. Ostensibly, the revenue earned by NFT holders is at frustratingly low levels, which through restrictions, market manipulation, and flat-out security vulnerabilities of centralized platforms, can only go as far as exacerbate.Despite all this, some key data indicate that it isn't as apocalyptic as how others made it sound. Despite recent turbulences in the overall market environment, long term perspectives look promising: The global NFT market size is expected to reach $130 billion in 2030, registering a revenue CAGR of 10.7%, according to Emergen Research.Boosting the NFT economy's revenueAiming to make earning revenue more favorable for NFT holders Stars.Art NFT Marketplace has introduced a number of exciting features: One is by offering low to zero trading commissions. Sellers only pay a maximum commission of 0.75% per transaction, while buyers don't pay fees at all. This starkly contrasts with the 2-3% per sale that are charged by leading NFT marketplaces. Aside from this, NFT creators can also customize royalties between 0% to 15%.The other way is by letting users earn passive income through staking features that Stars.Art will soon introduce. NFT staking allows users to generate rewards, usually in the form of tokens, by locking up their NFT assets to either a platform or a liquidity pool. Users would then be able to earn income from their priced NFT possessions without actually selling them. Vladimir Perov, founder and CEO of Stars.Art said, "Our main goal is to remove some common barriers in the user journey and ensure the best conditions in the NFT market for the Stars.Art community. We aim to be the world's number one platform, where the real power will be in the community's hands, which is the principle of decentralization.The Journey of Stars.Art began in 2021, when the NFT and Crypto Market were booming. As a result, the world of blockchain technology is constantly evolving and we are adapting quickly to it by launching Start Art."Decentralization at its coreOne of the main downsides of centralized platforms is that decision-making is vested only in the party controlling the scene, making crucial changes happen abruptly. There have been times when minting and the amount of NFTs that can be created has been limited and certain collections delisted. Worse, centralization has also led to instances of insider trading. All of this happened with the larger community staying uninformed.Stars.Art is shaping up to be an outlier. The platform is DAO-based and community-centric. This means that users have a hand in the decision-making activities of the platform and grants them the power to vote on critical changes once its governance token, STAR, has been launched.Free mintingStars.Art also started a free minting campaign wherein artists can mint Polygon (MATIC) NFT collections and start selling without having to pay the corresponding minting fee. The only cost to the user is the gas fee, which is only applied when an NFT is sold and is moved to the blockchain.In order to reward the most talented artists, Stars.Art will cover the cost of Polygon MATIC gas for those who have an account on the platform linked to their crypto wallet, and an NFT collection listed. Welcome onboard and mint your NFT's for free on Stars.art!About Stars.ArtStars.Art is a 100% secure and reliable platform with a focus on DeFi and Web3. It strives to build a diverse ecosystem with cross-chain architecture that facilitates interoperability. Firstly Stars.Art will operate on the Ethereum and Polygon blockchain. But we keep optimizing the customer journey by making upgrades and improvements. In the near future, the platform will also support several additional blockchains.Official website: https://stars.artTwitter: https://twitter.com/starsartnft?s=11 Medium: bit.ly/3AkBhNYFor further information please contact:David HeinINACTA Communications / Crypto Oasis+971 58 587 6888david@cryptooasis.ae Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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Toyota Launches the New Sienta in Japan JCN Newswire

Toyota Launches the New Sienta in Japan

23 8 月, 2022
Toyota City, Japan, Aug 23, 2022 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) announces today that it has commenced sales of its completely redesigned Sienta minivan in Japan on August 23.Sienta Z 7-seater 2WD hybrid model; Model with options shownHighlights:- Evolving the Sienta's key features of the driving ease of a compact car and convenience of a minivan that have been maintained from the first generation- Supporting safe and comfortable everyday life as an even better companion for the lives of Japanese families- Even more comfortable second-row seats with an easy-to-manage length- Achieving a cabin space where passengers of all ages can relax easily in comfort- Pursuing a design that blends into the everyday life of customers by providing a spacious interior and good maneuverability- Available with Toyota Safety Sense and Toyota Teammate, the latest safety and security features- Offering a vehicle that can be customized to meet each customer's individual needs by combining a wide variety of dealer-installed options- Supporting each customer's vehicle needs as a companion for each new life stageThe Sienta was launched in September 2003 as a vehicle that combines the convenience of a minivan, with a spacious cabin and seating for seven passengers, into a compact body size. Each generation of the Sienta has provided solid support for family life by remaining consistently close to Japanese families and carrying a deep understanding of changing customer values from the very first generation. This consideration in design has earned driver loyalty and passenger admiration.The development team once again considered customer feedback and tried to uncover their real hopes for the Sienta in developing this new model. The conclusion they reached was preserving the vehicle's easy-to-manage length, latest safety and security features, fuel economy, and affordable price while further refining the user-friendly cabin space preserved from the first generation. The team has ensured a cabin space that seven adults can ride in without changing the length and width, making it a better companion that matches customer lifestyles. The second-row seats, where most passengers sit, have been re-designed to provide more spacious rear seat space for both legroom and head clearance. In addition, the new Sienta adopts a revamped powertrain that achieves both fuel economy and driving performance through TNGA, as well as the latest safety and security features in support of family drives. The consideration that has been added to the new Sienta will bring smiles to the faces of the whole family.For the details of the new third-generation Sienta, visit https://global.toyota/en/newsroom/toyota/37542220.html. Copyright 2022 JCN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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DK Mobile, Developer of the Unstoppable Game ‘the Origin’, Announces the Launching of WEB3.0 Version SeaPRwire

DK Mobile, Developer of the Unstoppable Game ‘the Origin’, Announces the Launching of WEB3.0 Version

23 8 月, 2022
Seoul, Korea, August 23, 2022 – (SEAPRWire) – DK Mobile: The Origin released on the 4th is so intense. The game, which has declared its intention to enter into a fierce competition while making it clear that users don’t have to pay anything at all, and that ‘Seasonal MMORPG’ begins, has been ranked top on the Popular Chart of the Google Play Store for more than two weeks as soon as it was released. The game, developed by Ntrance Corp, a company specialized in mobile games, is the industry’s first MMORPG with seasonal game elements based on ‘DK Mobile: The Return of Heros’ released in 2021. Its characteristic is that it allows all users to start the season fairly in competitive factors, such as PVP, etc., according to the seasonal system operation method, so that it enables them to focus on enjoying the content as it is during the season, regardless of whether they are existing or new ones, and there are no paid products and payment systems in the game. The plans of Ntrance Corp, the developer of DK Mobile: The Origin, don’t end there. It aims to completely change the flow of the P2E market by driving the momentum of the successful DK Mobile that has accumulated the experience of more than 1 million global users. It has been reported that DK Mobile recently confirmed the on-chain of ‘ITSBLOC’, a Web3.0 game service platform, and that the development of the WEB3.0 version only for P2E has entered its final stretch. The developer Ntrance Corp explained that they have designed various elements for the completion of a true P2E in which users can be rewarded just by enjoying their game play, beyond the limitations of the initial P2E that focused on ‘Earn’. ITSBLOC, where the WEB3.0 version is on-chain, is a self-developed platform based on Polygon. By 2023, various genres of third-party games, including MMORPG, FPS, and hyper casual games, are scheduled to be on-chain, providing a variety of WEB3.0 open game services. ITSBLOC mentioned that ‘DK Mobile: The Origin’, which was successfully launched this time, was newly developed targeting the WEB3.0 version from WEB2.0. and explained that the release of another WEB3.0-only seasonal MMORPG masterpiece with better graphics and a lot of content based on data from ‘DK Mobile: The Origin’ is also in the final stage. This MMORPG dedicated to WEB3.0 will be the on-chain game on ITSBLOC’s WEB 3.0 game platform this December. An official of ITSBLOC said, “The successful launch of DK Mobile: The Origin is very meaningful because it does not require its users to pay at all, and the seasonal MMORPG service is provided for the first time in the same industry, and, in particular, it would serve as important momentum to preview the seasonal system, one of the features of the WEB 3.0 version. Noting that Korean MMORPGs are performing well in Southeast Asia, DK Mobile: The Origin, which ranked first in the android market, expected that it could increase the likelihood of success in Southeast Asia, a key P2E hub. ITSBLOC said that “We will do everything possible for the on-chain MMORPG dedicated to WEB3.0, which is scheduled to be released in December 2022”. Social Links Twitter: https://bit.ly/3QWKpza Discord: https://bit.ly/3wktVZV Medium: https://bit.ly/3cbrtxT Google Play : https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=io.itsbloc.wallet&hl=ko App Store : https://apps.apple.com/kr/app/itsbloc/id1632866346 Media Contact Brand: ITSBLOC Contact: Yoonsang Lee Email: tony@itsbloc.io Website: https://www.itsbloc.io/ SOURCE: ITSBLOC The article is provided by a third-party content provider. SEAPRWire ( https://www.seaprwire.com/ ) makes no warranties or representations in connection therewith. Any questions, please contact cs/at/SEAPRWire.com Sectors: Top Story, Daily News SEA PRWire: PR distribution in Southeast Asia (Hong Kong: AsiaExcite, EastMud; AsiaEase; Singapore: SEAChronicle, VOASG; NetDace; Thailand: SEAsiabiz, AccessTH; Indonesia: SEATribune, DailyBerita; Philippines: SEATickers, PHNotes; Malaysia: SEANewswire, KULPR; Vietnam: SEANewsDesk, PostVN)
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IKONIC Releases NFT Esports Platform ACN Newswire

IKONIC Releases NFT Esports Platform

23 8 月, 2022
SAN FRANCISCO, CA, Aug 22, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Announcing the launch of IKONIC, the World's First Dedicated NFT Platform for Esports and Gaming Collectibles. The IKONIC platform will be a full-service NFT marketplace that will serve pro-players, gamers, teams, and content creators within the gaming industry; a dedicated marketplace where they can create unique and rare digital items for their fans.IKONIC platform allows esports players and gamers to create NFTs with their gameplay. The IKONIC team realized that some of the most amazing moments in gaming were vanishing just as fast as they were created, and until now, there has not been a way for a player or a fan to own and benefit from fantastic gameplays. IKONIC's ambition is to fuel each gamer's creativity by giving them the ability to turn their passion into profit. Through today's blockchain technology, we can turn esports moments into digital collectibles that will last for eternity. We have so much more than that on the roadmap, because we aim to empower the creator economy, which will open new revenue streams for gamers and esports players. We will merge the cryptoverse and esports, and for the first time, players and fans will - OWN THE MOMENT.There are thousands of esports events every week all around the globe. Still, players cannot get the recognition they deserve. Some of them make better plays than top esports players, but they cannot reach their audience because of the system that is in place. Each player has some fantastic moments, and with IKONIC they can immortalize those moments and earn from their gameplays.We do not forget pro-players; they are our heroes; we cheer for them; we live through them. Ikonic will make it possible for top players to connect with their fans. A place where fans can collect the best gameplay moments.Players will be able to create unique NFTs of their gameplay with a few clicks, and with a click or two more, they will be listed and ready to trade on IKONIC's marketplace. But IKONIC will be much more than that. When we progress into advanced development, the existing marketplace infrastructure and its community will become the foundation for a broader marketplace for game-linked digital assets.The $IKONIC Token will be the key to unlocking rewards for players and fans. Through the $IKONIC Token users will get discounts and have access to specific bonuses within the platform.Soon gamers will have a chance to see our video editing software for advanced NFT creation. The revolutionary NFT Transaction & Performance Analytics will allow every user to analyze data much more effectively -- and efficiently. This year, we will also reveal our Indie Game Launchpad for NFT Games.Led by industry experts IKONIC will be the prime NFT marketplace for the esports and gaming world. Sebastian Ionut Diaconu, CEO of IKONIC, says, "The IKONIC platform allows users to immortalize their outstanding gameplay into video NFTs, the next-gen type of memorabilia for esports. Partnerships and collaborations with the biggest names in esports and rising stars to create IKONIC NFT collections, that will be the foundation for an active ecosystem for the fans, creators, and collectors, with extensive benefits for all participants. In addition to the NFT Marketplace, the Indie Game Launchpad allows game developers and the community to come closer together, get access to exclusive content and in-game items.""Esports players' status as athletes has been disputed for a long time. Creating a legacy through memorable moments captured and stored on Blockchain, earning royalties from these NFTs, and sharing their exceptional capabilities with the world, give them the opportunity to make themselves a legendary or even an IKONIC athlete in the esports world."About IKONICIKONIC is the world's first Esports NFT marketplace. IKONIC aims to bring forth a revolution for gamers, and esports players by offering them the necessary tools to earn from their creations. By combining blockchain technology with state-of-the-art video editing software, IKONIC targets to create a new generation of Esports players that can own their moments. As one of the biggest entertainment industries in the world. Esports should have more freedom, and IKONIC is here to make that dream a reality. Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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UREEQA’s partnership with La Flor Dominicana for an unprecedented NFT campaign with real world utility – Sells for $90,000 ACN Newswire

UREEQA’s partnership with La Flor Dominicana for an unprecedented NFT campaign with real world utility – Sells for $90,000

23 8 月, 2022
ONTARIO, CA, Aug 22, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - UREEQA teamed up with renowned cigar manufacturer La Flor Dominicana for an exclusive, limited-edition NFT drop. And so far, it's been a tremendous hit.La Flor Dominicana's Golden NFT release is validated by UREEQA, resulting in one of the most unique and secure NFT drops in history. The auctions themselves are taking place on the UREEQA marketplace from 8/11 to 8/23 and can be accessed at https://bit.ly/UREEQAXLFD.Earlier last week, La Flor Dominicana and UREEQA launched a first of its kind NFT drop that provides an opportunity for seven people across the world to become the exclusive buyers of the Andalusian Bull - The Golden NFT, allowing them to purchase up to 70 cigars per month. The original buyers of these seven NFTs will also receive a personalized 50-count Gold Bullion Humidor filled with cigars.Auctions for five of the seven have been completed, with prices hitting $90,000. The auctions themselves are taking place on the UREEQA marketplace and can be accessed at https://bit.ly/UREEQAXLFD.Those who purchase The Golden NFT on the UREEQA Marketplace won't just be comforted by the fact the digital asset and related utilities have been protected by UREEQA's patent pending validation service, but they'll also gain the exclusive right to buy the newly created Andalusian Bull -- a special LFD cigar that is not available on the cigar market.What is The Golden? It is a never-before released Lonsdale version of the famed Andalusian Bull; which pays homage to Spain, the birth country of company founder Litto Gomez and was named Cigar Aficionado Magazine's Cigar of the Year in 2016."Personally, it's my favorite cigar," said Tony Gomez, Vice President of La Flor Dominicana. "There is just something special about the Lonsdale, I think it's the most beautiful cigar size, and when combined with the Andalusian Bull blend there emerges an elegance and depth of flavor that is nothing short of spectacular."The 42" x 6.25" Lonsdale has, until now, been a private blend that Litto Gomez and his son Tony have kept for themselves and their friends. That is changing; altogether, seven NFTs will be minted and auctioned off. Those who purchase an NFT will gain the right to buy up to 70 of these cigars per month for as long as they own the NFT. La Flor Dominicana guarantees that these seven NFT owners will be the only people in the world who can buy The Golden directly from them. Owners of the NFTs will be allowed to re-sell the digital asset in the future, transferring the right to purchase the cigars to a new owner. "La Flor Dominicana is an adventurous, creative brand entering uncharted territory with an NFT release that is historic and unprecedented in their industry," UREEQA Chief Marketing Officer Shannon Powell said. "We're happy that they've recognized we can offer LFD and their clients the ultimate protection and guidance for their highly anticipated release. This is the beginning of something big!"UREEQAs patent pending validation service verifies the authorship, ownership and originality of any asset that can be tokenized. From cigars to digital art, the integration of people, processes and technology works in tandem to maintain the integrity of an NFT. This creates more value and trust for sellers and purchasers; especially for an industry navigating into the unfamiliar world of digital assets. "Our industry is rather old school, and we realize that this idea will expose a lot of people to a totally unknown world," said Gomez, "so being able to provide a safe, secure platform for bidding and purchasing that offers assurances regarding authenticity is extremely important. The way we see it, these NFTs aren't just access to a special cigar -- they are an investment and UREEQA's validation services provide protection on that investment."It doesn't get much more important than that and to the Gomez family and the LFD brand, it's personal. La Flor Dominicana was founded by Tony's father, Litto Gomez, and his stepmother, Ines Lorenzo Gomez in 1994. In a relatively short lifespan, the brand has managed to compete with generational cigar brands that have been around for lifetimes. Still, the company's focus has always been on quality over quantity. "We never make more cigars than we can," Tony Gomez said, "even if demand far exceeds production, which it always does. And we control the entire process behind our products, which includes owning both our own farm and factory."That is being employed in full force for La Flor Dominicana's Golden NFT release, resulting in one of the most unique and secure NFT drops in history. You still have a chance to jump in!NFT release schedule:Each NFT will be released one at a time with a 48-hour window. #1 - 8/11 - Completed at $85,000 #2 - 8/13 - Completed at $78,000 #3 - 8/15 - Completed at $90,000 #4 - 8/17 - Completed at $90,000 #5 - 8/19 - Drops at Noon 8/21 EST #6 - 8/21 - Drops at Noon EST #7 - 8/23 - Drops at Noon ESTAbout UREEQAUREEQA strives to protect creators' work, their rights and their revenue through the process of validation when harnessing the power of secure blockchain technology.Established in Canada in 2020, UREEQA advances an always evolving secure digital ecosystem of people,processes and technology - trusted and unique - that enables Creators to efficiently and affordably protect, control and monetize their assets, anywhere around the world. Wielding best-in-class processes, UREEQA mints NFTs that prove and validate any original creation can be tokenized through a Package of Proof, verifying the authorship, ownership and originality for source creative work. Performed by unbiased, third party validators and attested by the Creator, this NFT empowers Creators to securely monetize their assets on the blockchain while giving buyers reassurance of authenticity.At the heart of the UREEQA global digital ecosystem is URQA, the token that innovatively brings value and opportunities for the creator community, validators and token holders.For more information on UREEQA and upcoming announcements, please visit our website, join our Telegram channel and Discord server, and follow us on Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn.- Website: https://www.ureeqa.com/- Discord: https://discord.com/channels/756566642418384906/824682437417369654- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ureeqa_inc/- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ureeqainc/- Telegram: https://t.me/UREEQA- Twitter: https://twitter.com/UREEQA_IncAbout La FlorLa Flor Dominicana was founded in 1994 in Santiago, Dominican Republic by husband and wife team Litto and Ines Gomez and remains a family business to this day. Over the years they have developed a wide range of award-winning blends to fulfill the ever-changing needs of today's cigar smokers. Their well-known quality and consistency is made possible through their philosophy of vertical integration. From the seeds planted on their farm to the cigars rolled in their factory, they have achieved a rare level of control over every process behind their products. https://laflordominicana.com/Disclaimer:Statements in this article, including any statements relating to UREEQA's future plans and objectives or expected results, may include forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are based on numerous assumptions and are subject to all of the risks and uncertainties inherent in technology development and commercialization. As a result, actual results may vary materially from those described in the forward-looking statements. Do your own research! Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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