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Zetrix and Web3Labs launch Zetrix Global Accelerator Programme

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Monday, February 19, 2024
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PETALING JAYA, Malaysia, Feb. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Zetrix, a leading layer-1 public blockchain platform by MY E.G. Services Berhad ("MYEG"), and Web3Labs Hong Kong, a Web3 development and investment powerhouse, today launched the Zetrix Global Accelerator Programme to incubate and nurture promising Web3 startups from all over the world with ecosystem support from Hong Kong's progressive Virtual Asset (VA) ecosystem. The programme will open for applications in early March 2024, and successful applicants will be announced during the 2024 Hong Kong Web3 Festival, scheduled for 6-9 April, 2024.

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  • The partners of the programme, namely Zetrix, Web3Labs, and Summer Capital, will also work towards securing regulatory approval for exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that are partially backed by tokens issued by participants in this programme.
  • The launch of this accelerator follows an announcement in January that Zetrix, Web3Labs, and venture capital firm Summer Capital would form a strategic collaboration to establish Zetrix as the preferred blockchain infrastructure for Hong Kong government-aligned applications.
  • As part of this initiative, a dedicated Global Accelerator Programme will incubate and nurture promising startups building applications on the Zetrix platform.
  • Benefiting from a partnership with Web3Labs, the programme leverages Web3Labs' robust ecosystem network to facilitate connections with investment institutions, corporate partners, and industry experts.

Zetrix and Web3Labs launch Zetrix Global Accelerator Programme

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Monday, February 19, 2024
Politics, HKSAR, ETF, ESG, Government, CPPCC, Conference, Legislative council, Ecosystem, Ng, Summer capital, Task force, Policy, Movement, Asset, Partnership, Cryptocurrency

PETALING JAYA, Malaysia, Feb. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Zetrix, a leading layer-1 public blockchain platform by MY E.G. Services Berhad ("MYEG"), and Web3Labs Hong Kong, a Web3 development and investment powerhouse, today launched the Zetrix Global Accelerator Programme to incubate and nurture promising Web3 startups from all over the world with ecosystem support from Hong Kong's progressive Virtual Asset (VA) ecosystem. The programme will open for applications in early March 2024, and successful applicants will be announced during the 2024 Hong Kong Web3 Festival, scheduled for 6-9 April, 2024.

Key Points: 
  • The partners of the programme, namely Zetrix, Web3Labs, and Summer Capital, will also work towards securing regulatory approval for exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that are partially backed by tokens issued by participants in this programme.
  • The launch of this accelerator follows an announcement in January that Zetrix, Web3Labs, and venture capital firm Summer Capital would form a strategic collaboration to establish Zetrix as the preferred blockchain infrastructure for Hong Kong government-aligned applications.
  • As part of this initiative, a dedicated Global Accelerator Programme will incubate and nurture promising startups building applications on the Zetrix platform.
  • Benefiting from a partnership with Web3Labs, the programme leverages Web3Labs' robust ecosystem network to facilitate connections with investment institutions, corporate partners, and industry experts.

S&S Health Announces Two New Additions to its Board of Directors, Don Weinstein and Richard Fleder

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024
Technology, Insurance, Human Resources, Fintech, Professional Services, Health Insurance, Managed Care, Health, Data Management, Legislative council, M.B.A, HealthNet, Empire, Digital transformation, Digital, LMP, Marshall College, Investment, Mechanical engineering, NAHU, S&S, Advisory Council, CBSC, CIGNA, Lovell Minnick Partners, Drexel University, Rutgers University, Franklin & Marshall College, Oxford Health Plans, Business, UnitedHealth Group

S&S Health (“S&S” or the “Company”), a leading provider of administration and technology solutions for health plans for small and mid-sized businesses, today announced the appointments of Don Weinstein and Richard Fleder to its Board of Directors.

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  • S&S Health (“S&S” or the “Company”), a leading provider of administration and technology solutions for health plans for small and mid-sized businesses, today announced the appointments of Don Weinstein and Richard Fleder to its Board of Directors.
  • “We are pleased to welcome Don and Richard to the Company’s Board,” said Vincent Esposito, CEO of S&S.
  • “Don and Richard provide key product and technology insights and bring significant experience building value across companies in the healthcare benefits and insurance services sectors.
  • Mr. Weinstein holds an M.B.A from the Leonard N. Stern School of Business at New York University, an M.S.

Chinese Occupational Education Association of Hong Kong Establish

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Friday, January 12, 2024
Council, National People's Congress, Liaison Office, Speech, Student, Hope, University, City, Science, Friends, Policy, Education Bureau, Innovation, Administration, Policy address, Government, Communication, Education, Congress, United Front Work Department, GBA, Legislative council, Tutoring

- Build bridge connecting government, business and academic sectors

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  • - Build bridge connecting government, business and academic sectors
    HONG KONG, Jan 12, 2024 - (ACN Newswire) - The Chinese Occupational Education Association of Hong Kong ("COEAHK" or "the Association"), a non-governmental organization focusing on occupational education, held its founding ceremony cum dinner at the Island Shangri-La, Hong Kong today.
  • Together they discussed development opportunities for occupational education in Hong Kong and the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Bay Area ("Greater Bay Area" or "GBA") in the new era and work to promote exchange and cooperation on occupational education in China and Hong Kong and even internationally, striving to groom for the sector more outstanding technical personnel able to meet the development needs in the new era.
  • The Association will follow its mission of promoting development of occupational education in Hong Kong and exchange and cooperation between those in the sector in Hong Kong and other cities in the GBA, spreading the 'craftsmanship spirit' and nurturing various types of manufacturing and service talent in the new era.
  • Timely and trend commands, the Association can act as a bridge for the government, and the business and occupational education sectors in Hong Kong and mainland China to communicate and boost value, and does the same for the occupational education sectors of the two places.

"Yahoo! Finance Invest - Beyond Borders: Collaborating for Financial Excellence" Returns with Impressive Online Viewership of over 600,000

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Thursday, November 16, 2023
Crypto, Policy, Entrepreneurship, Imagination, InvestHK, Blockchain, Culture, Motivation, Financial centre, Fintech, Athlete, GM, GBS, Terminal 3, HKTDC, Financial services, Brain, Legislation, Freedom, Central government, Tennis, AI, Mental health, Yahoo!, Beyond Borders, Attitude, GBM, Finance, Legislative council, Creativity, GBA, Life

The conference, held on November 14, captivated a global audience, attracting an impressive viewership of over 600,000 within the first 4 hours of live broadcasting.

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  • The conference, held on November 14, captivated a global audience, attracting an impressive viewership of over 600,000 within the first 4 hours of live broadcasting.
  • Themed "Beyond Borders: Collaborating for Financial Excellence", the event brought together distinguished business leaders and speakers from across the globe at the forefront of investment and technology trends.
  • These esteemed individuals shared their expertise and provided market updates, enriching the conference experience for attendees.
  • Finance Invest 2023 has recorded more than 600,000 online viewership worldwide within the first 4 hours of live broadcasting.

Hywin Holdings Wins Key Honor from Hong Kong Limited Partnership Fund Association (HKLPFA)

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Monday, December 4, 2023
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HONG KONG, Dec. 04, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hywin Holdings Ltd. (“Hywin Wealth”, “Hywin”, or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: HYW), a leading independent wealth management and health management service provider in China, was recognized as “Best Provider of Family Office Services” at the “Hong Kong Limited Partnership Fund Association - Annual Awards 2023”, a tribute to its contributions to the Hong Kong-domiciled asset management industry, and its tireless efforts to connect the global family office sector with the financial eco-system of Hong Kong.

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  • HONG KONG, Dec. 04, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hywin Holdings Ltd. (“Hywin Wealth”, “Hywin”, or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: HYW), a leading independent wealth management and health management service provider in China, was recognized as “Best Provider of Family Office Services” at the “Hong Kong Limited Partnership Fund Association - Annual Awards 2023”, a tribute to its contributions to the Hong Kong-domiciled asset management industry, and its tireless efforts to connect the global family office sector with the financial eco-system of Hong Kong.
  • “We are deeply pleased and honored to receive this award,” said Dr. Nick Xiao, Vice President of Hywin Holdings and Chief Executive Officer of Hywin International.
  • The HKLPFA is the industry association guiding and promoting the Limited Partnership Fund (LPF) regime in Hong Kong.
  • In February 2023, Hywin International, the fully-owned Hong Kong subsidiary of Hywin Holdings, was elected as Vice Chair of the Association.

Hong Kong Web3 Festival 2024 Set to Take Place 6-9 April, 2024

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Friday, November 3, 2023
JP, Government, GBM, Security (finance), Innovation, Technology and Industry Bureau, BBS, Technology and Innovation (constituency), Animoca Brands, Hong Kong Trade Development Council, CZ, Protocol, Alibaba Group, Securities and Futures Commission, OKX, GBS, Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation, Hong Kong Monetary Authority, Legislative council, YAN, InvestHK, MH, Nifedipine, InterPlanetary File System, Property management, Cryptocurrency, Fintech, Cyberport

HONG KONG, Nov. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On Nov.3, Feng Xiao, Chairman of Wanxiang Blockchain and HashKey Group announced at Hong Kong Fintech Week that Hong Kong Web3 Festival 2024 will take place from 6-9 April, 2024.

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  • HONG KONG, Nov. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On Nov.3, Feng Xiao, Chairman of Wanxiang Blockchain and HashKey Group announced at Hong Kong Fintech Week that Hong Kong Web3 Festival 2024 will take place from 6-9 April, 2024.
  • Built upon its record-breaking 2023 event, HK Web3 Festival 2024 will feature an amazing lineup of industry guests from around the globe.
  • The inaugural Web3 Festival, hosted on five center stages, brought together the world's brightest minds, top Web3 projects and leading venture capitals presenting content-rich discussions and topics centered around Web3.
  • In-depth talks and discussions were held around AIGC, privacy computing, Web3 security, Web3 infra, Fintech, DePIN, etc.

Hong Kong Web3 Festival 2024 Set to Take Place 6-9 April, 2024

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Friday, November 3, 2023
JP, Government, GBM, Security (finance), Innovation, Technology and Industry Bureau, BBS, Technology and Innovation (constituency), Animoca Brands, Hong Kong Trade Development Council, CZ, Protocol, Alibaba Group, Securities and Futures Commission, OKX, GBS, Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation, Hong Kong Monetary Authority, Legislative council, YAN, InvestHK, MH, Nifedipine, InterPlanetary File System, Property management, Cryptocurrency, Fintech, Cyberport

HONG KONG, Nov. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On Nov.3, Feng Xiao, Chairman of Wanxiang Blockchain and HashKey Group announced at Hong Kong Fintech Week that Hong Kong Web3 Festival 2024 will take place from 6-9 April, 2024.

Key Points: 
  • HONG KONG, Nov. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On Nov.3, Feng Xiao, Chairman of Wanxiang Blockchain and HashKey Group announced at Hong Kong Fintech Week that Hong Kong Web3 Festival 2024 will take place from 6-9 April, 2024.
  • Built upon its record-breaking 2023 event, HK Web3 Festival 2024 will feature an amazing lineup of industry guests from around the globe.
  • The inaugural Web3 Festival, hosted on five center stages, brought together the world's brightest minds, top Web3 projects and leading venture capitals presenting content-rich discussions and topics centered around Web3.
  • In-depth talks and discussions were held around AIGC, privacy computing, Web3 security, Web3 infra, Fintech, DePIN, etc.

Communications Association of Hong Kong supports the initiatives on communications industry in the Chief Executive's 2023 Policy Address

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Wednesday, October 25, 2023
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To Create Strong Growth Impetus, Strengthening Hong Kong as a Regional Communications Hub

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  • To Create Strong Growth Impetus, Strengthening Hong Kong as a Regional Communications Hub
    HONG KONG, Oct 25, 2023 - (ACN Newswire) - Communications Association of Hong Kong (CAHK) fully supports the Chief Executive's 2023 Policy Address, in particular Strengthening Hong Kong's role as a regional communications hub.
  • Central Harbourfront Event Space, Hong Kong Coliseum, Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, AsiaWorld-Expo, etc."
  • As an industry association, CAHK remains dedicated to actively engaging in policy discussions and collaborating with the government.
  • We strive to create an environment that fosters innovation, enhances connectivity, and reinforces Hong Kong's position as a regional leader in the communications field.

Hong Kong as AI Adoption Hub in Asia Pacific "Use AI Faster!" is key as GPTBots accelerate business applications

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Monday, September 18, 2023
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HONG KONG, Sept. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hong Kong needs to use AI faster, and the answer is to start with AI Bot firstly.

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  • HONG KONG, Sept. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hong Kong needs to use AI faster, and the answer is to start with AI Bot firstly.
  • The Keynote Speaker Dr HON Wendy Hong of the Legislative Councillor pointed out that Hong Kong needs to find the effective way to bring this disrupting AI technology to be daily routine of the business savvy Hong Kong people so that Hong Kong will become a hub for AI Adoption in Asia Pacific in the future.
  • This coincides with the launch of the first AI bot creation platform in Asia Pacific called GPTBots developed by Aurora Mobile.
  • Designed as an end-to-end business platform for users, GBTBots could seamlessly integrate AI Bots into existing applications and workflows with plug-ins."