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Toyota: Sales, Production, and Export Results for 2022 (January – December)

Toyota City, Japan, Jan 30, 2023 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) announces its sales, production, and export results for December 2022 as well as the cumulative total from January to December 2022, including those for subsidiaries Daihatsu Motor Co., Ltd. and Hino Motors, Ltd.Highlights:- In 2022 (January to December), despite the impact of production constraints caused by the spread of COVID-19, increased demand for semiconductors, and other factors, global sales were at the same level year-on-year as a result of solid demand centered around Asia.- In 2022 (January to December), despite the impact of parts supply shortages caused by the spread of COVID-19, increased demand for semiconductors, and other factors, global production was up year-on-year as a result of increased capacity and production optimization in North America and Asia, a rebound from parts supply shortages associated with the spread of COVID-19 in the previous year, and other factors.- In December 2022, global sales and production were both down year-on-year due to the impact of parts supply shortages caused by the impact from the spread of COVID-19 and increased demand for semiconductors.- The situation remains difficult to predict due to semiconductor shortages and COVID-19. However, we will continue to carefully monitor the parts supply situation and minimize sudden decreases in production as much as possible while making every effort to deliver as many vehicles to our customers at the earliest date.December 2022Sales ResultsToyota- Worldwide sales: First YoY decrease in 5 months;- Sales inside of Japan (incl. minivehicles): 2 consecutive months of YoY decrease;- Sales outside of Japan: 5 consecutive months of YoY increaseConsolidated- Worldwide sales: First YoY decrease in 5 months;- Sales inside of Japan (incl. minivehicles): First YoY decrease in 4 months;- Sales outside of Japan: 5 consecutive months of YoY increaseProduction ResultsToyota- Worldwide production: First YoY decrease in 5 months;- Production inside of Japan: 2 consecutive months of YoY decrease;- Production outside of Japan: First YoY decrease in 8 monthsConsolidated- Worldwide production: First YoY decrease in 5 months;- Production inside of Japan: 2 consecutive months of YoY decrease;- Production outside of Japan: First YoY decrease in 8 monthsFor more information, visit https://global.toyota/en/company/profile/production-sales-figures/202212.html. Copyright 2023 JCN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)

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Connexus Travel Appoints Eric Lau as General Manager

HONG KONG, Jan 18, 2023 - (ACN Newswire) - Connexus Travel Limited ("Connexus Travel" or "Connexus") is pleased to announce the appointment of Eric Lau as its new General Manager, effective immediately, to drive digital transformation and the growth of its corporate travel business in the region, as well as global expansion. In his role as General Manager, Eric will lead Connexus team to take advantage of the growing corporate travel opportunities in the post-COVID era to drive the business forward and further strengthen the company's strategic development to achieve long-term, sustainable success. Eric has more than 18 years of experience in the travel and aviation industry, focusing on people management and strategic partnership. He joins Connexus from Travelport, where he held various senior positions for over a decade and served as General Manager, Agency Commerce for its Greater China operation since 2018. During his time at Travelport, he oversaw. and managed strategic commercial partnership with travel agencies including OTA, TMC and Leisure Travel agencies as well as off-shore partners including airlines in North Asia region. Prior to this, Eric also worked for Cathay Holidays and Cathay Pacific Airways. Eric holds a Master of Science degree in International Shipping and Transport Logistics from The Hong Kong Polytechnic University and a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Information Systems from the University of London. Founded more than 70 years ago as the first travel agent registered in Hong Kong, Connexus Travel, (formerly Swire Travel) now also operates in Beijing and Shanghai, specialising in corporate, leisure and MICE travel, offering a full range of travel services and digital booking applications for corporate travellers. About Connexus Travel Limited Established in 1948, Connexus Travel Limited, formerly known as Swire Travel, was the first travel agent registered in Hong Kong. Connexus Travel has offices in Hong Kong, Beijing and Shanghai, with a local licence in Beijing since 2009, serving corporate customers who demand excellence and high levels of travel services. The company provides a full range of travel services for domestic and foreign tourists, including flight and other travel ticket bookings, hotel reservations, travel tours and packages, and visa applications. After 70 years of excellent service, Connexus Travel has evolved into a leading regional travel management company, with a focus on customer service and technology for corporate, leisure and MICE travel. Connexus Travel has also met the highest international security standards in relation to securing personal data processing and storage.

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Fight Zone Opens Inaugural Performance Centre at Suntec City

SINGAPORE, Dec 15, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Fight Zone, a born-in-Singapore fitness brand today announced the opening of its first franchised outlet at Suntec City. Located in the heart of Singapore's business district, the outlet will also be the first among its outlets to focus on physical transformation of clients and muaythai, moving away from just providing high-intensity training.The Fight Zone Performance Centre will be the first of six franchised Fight Zone fitness centres which will open all around Singapore in 2023 as the brand aggressively expands its presence locally.Apart from personal training with authentic muaythai, there will also be specialised kettlebell classes and Suples Bulgarian Bag strength and conditioning classes with the sole aim of helping members undergo their fitness and transformation programmes.Said Sasidharan Unnithan, Chief Executive Officer and Founder of Fight Zone, "We have come a long way since opening the first Fight Zone outlet five years ago. While the pandemic set our plans back for a while, we are now back on track to continue growing Fight Zone as a brand which helps people transform their lives.""While the last two years have been somewhat difficult for the fitness industry brought about by the unpredictable nature of the pandemic, we are proud to have been able to come out of it successfully and are now poised for growth. Our next step for Fight Zone would be to take the brand regional."Added Hsien Naidu, CEO of Top Franchise Asia, "Fight Zone is a growing brand which shows a great deal of potential not just in Singapore, but in the region. With citizens of the region experiencing increased standards of living and better quality of life, it is inevitable that many will start investing in fitness as a means of improving their mental and physical wellbeing."Fight Zone opened its first outlet in Suntec City in 2017 and since then, have added two more outlets at Velocity at Novena and AMK Hub at Ang Mo Kio. The newly opened Fight Zone Performance Centre with its muaythai focus will also help develop the popularity of muaythai as a sport.Said President of the Singapore Muaythai Federation Clement Ong, "With more Fight Zone outlets, this will provide more venues for the learning, development and promotion of Muaythai as a sport."Members of the public can sign up as members of the all-new Fight Zone Performance Centre here ( https://www.fightzonesg.com/book-a-trial/ ). Potential business owners looking to start their own Fight Zone franchise outlets can connect with the team here ( https://www.fightzonesg.com/contact/ ).About Fight ZoneFight Zone was first conceptualised in 2017 and began with its first fitness outlet in Suntec City. The brainchild of CEO and Founder Sasidharan Unnithan, it was conceptualised with the objective of giving working professionals and fitness buffs an innovative way of keeping fit without taking too much of their daily time. Fight Zone uses various techniques and fitness forms to keep enthusiasts and members engaged throughout their workout. https://www.fightzonesg.com/Media Contact: hello@swstrategies.org Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)

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World Premiere of All-New Prius in Japan

Toyota City, Japan, Nov 16, 2022 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Toyota has unveiled the all-new Prius for the first time globally, with Series Parallel Hybrid (HEV) models to launch in winter this year and Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) models to launch in spring 2023.Coming with the tagline "Just in time for the 21st century," the Prius was first launched in 1997 as the world's first mass-produced hybrid car. The model's second generation introduced the Prius' distinctive monoform silhouette for the first time and delivered even better fuel efficiency with the inclusion of an evolved Series Parallel Hybrid System (THSII). The third generation Prius introduced a larger capacity 1.8-liter engine and more efficient hybrid system to not only enhance fuel efficiency but driving performance as well. With the fourth generation, the Prius used the Toyota New Global Architecture (TNGA) platform for the first time to deliver improved environmental performance and an evolved driving experience.Meaning "to go before" in Latin, the Prius has led the expansion of HEVs over the 25 years since it was first launched as a new-generation eco-car with outstanding fuel efficiency. Total cumulative sales of the Prius worldwide have reached about 5.05 million units(1), accounting for a reduction equivalent to at least about 82 million tons(2) of CO2 emissions as of March 2022. While the hybrid system had its start with the Prius, almost every model these days, from compact cars to SUVs, minivans, and commercial vehicles, has a hybrid version cherished and enjoyed by countless customers.While the Prius has played a leading role in driving hybrid use, the current spread of HEVs through a wide range of models means it has reached a turning point.The development team decided to start from scratch and look at what the Prius needs to remain popular for the next 25 years. Based on a desire to renew the Prius itself and communicate the appeal of hybrid cars to an even wider audience, the Hybrid Reborn concept was created.The automotive industry is going through a once-in-a-century transformation, with a range of new next-generation powertrain options being developed. For the Prius HEV to continue as the vehicle of choice for the coming generation, the new Prius needed more than its core strength as an environmentally friendly car. Therefore, it was developed as an exhilarating package with, stylish designs that users will fall in love with at first sight and captivating driving performance.Following Japan, the new Prius will be launched in North America, Europe, and other countries around the world. It will also be offered in Japan through the KINTO(5) car subscription service. Actual details of the service plan will be announced in winter this year.(1) December 1997 to September 2022 (present).(2) Based on total cumulative global sales of 4.99 million Prius and Prius PHEV models as of March 2022 according to calculations by Toyota.(5) Compared to the previous model Prius (1.8-liter HEV).Detailed information about the all-new Prius, visit https://global.toyota/en/newsroom/toyota/38225618.html. Copyright 2022 JCN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)

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World Premiere of the New All-Electric Lexus UX 300e

TOKYO, Oct 12, 2022 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Lexus announces the global debut of the new UX 300e, a significant evolution of the brand's first production BEV model. The updated UX 300e joins the new UX 200/250h announced earlier this year, with deliveries scheduled to begin in spring 2023.Lexus UX 300e (Prototype)Since the 2005 launch of the RX 400h, the world's first hybrid SUV, Lexus has been a pioneer of electrification in the luxury market. Based on the electrification vision "Lexus Electrified" announced in 2019, Lexus aims to meet the diverse needs of global customers through a broad range of electrified vehicles, from HEVs to PHEVs and BEVs. Using electrification technology to significantly enhance fundamental vehicle performance, Lexus continues to refine the timeless joy of the automobile, through hallmark precision and sophistication. In 2020, Lexus launched UX 300e as the brand's first production BEV model. In 2022, this was followed by the introduction of the Lexus RZ, a dedicated BEV model. As of the end of August 2022, cumulative sales of Lexus electrified vehicles stand at approximately 2.3 million units, as the brand accelerates their development and adoption to contribute to the realization of a carbon-neutral society.In addition to its maneuverable body size and unique "UX" urban compact crossover design, the UX 300e is highly regarded by customers seeking a distinctly quiet and refined BEV driving experience. The enhancements announced for the UX 300e are based on the relentless pursuit of perfection under an "Always On" philosophy. Enhancements unique to the BEV powertrain include a newly developed battery pack with capacity increased from 54.4 kWh to 72.8 kWh, resulting in a cruising range of 450 km--over 40% longer than the current model. The UX 300e also inherits the further refinements made to the dynamic precision of the UX series for confidence-inspiring performance, along with the expanded functionality of active safety technologies, and the evolution of advanced features through the latest multimedia system.The updated UX 300e underwent rigorous testing and evaluation at Toyota Technical Center Shimoyama. The low center of gravity created by the under-floor placement of the BEV battery pack gives the UX 300e a natural performance advantage, as do standard rear Performance Dampers. For even more refined dynamics, body rigidity was strengthened with the addition of 20 spot welding points, and the Electric Power Steering (EPS) and shock absorbers were optimally tuned for the all-electric model.When it comes to advanced technology, functionality of the "Lexus Safety System +" active safety technology was expanded with the aim of providing a safer and more secure driving experience. In addition, the latest multimedia system brings a larger, higher resolution touch panel display, the form and switch layout of the instrument panel and console area have been optimized, and two new Type-C USB connectors have been added to the front of the console for improved usability when charging devices.Lexus International Chief Engineer Mitsuteru Emoto"As Lexus' first BEV model and a core part of the UX family, the UX 300e embraces the continual performance development and evolution of advanced technology applied to the UX 200/250h announced earlier this year, while enhancing the attributes unique to an all-electric vehicle. Most notably, based on an "Always On" philosophy we significantly extended the cruising range to further enrich the lifestyles of our customers. As a leading light for "Lexus Electrified," the refinement of UX 300e is a key step on the path towards a carbon-neutral society."For more informtion, visit https://global.toyota/en/newsroom/lexus/38065672.html. Copyright 2022 JCN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)

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WeWay Presents Augmented Reality and Creates a Community in the Find-to-Earn Game

Dubai, UAE,October13, 2022- (SEAPRWire) – WeWay, a community-driven space for learning, earning and playing, launches its first Find-to-Earn game – MadBackpacks. WeWay has introduced augmented reality offering exciting possibilities to players. MadBackpacks is a GPS game for finding and collecting coins. Users realise this task with a backpack that has various characteristics; it improves the search and simplifies the collection process. Players spend coins that they can collect in mini-games to upgrade the backpack characteristics. In addition, they can take part in challenges, move up the rankings and expand their influence in area control. MadBackpacks is a virtual reality that can be a harmonious addition to a daily routine. Thus, the players don’t have to distract from their main activities to play the game. Unlike similar games, MadBackpacks puts the community first, which started to form before the official game launch. Fuad Fatullaev, CEO of WeWay: “It is more than just a synergy of Play-to-Earn and Move-to-Earn games: MadBackpacks is about socialising and team-playing. Players can divide into groups, earning more and controlling more expansive areas. People make friends in the game who share their interests and are on the same page. Socialising is the most significant value that helps users enjoy the game to the fullest.” Apart from the game itself, social media has a high user engagement. People discuss the game on Instagram and other social platforms, share their ideas about what to anticipate, and participate in game creators’ activities. For instance, the first game testers and focus groups were from the amount of MadBackpacks subscribers. Mad Backpacks special activities (such as in-game economy launch, first sale of NFTs and different brand challenges) are set to go live in Q4 2022 reaching global markets and customers all over the world. About WeWay WeWay is a community-driven space for learning, earning, and playing. The platform includes: WeAcademy (first learn-2-earn crypto academy), WePad (innovative IDO launchpad), and WeGames (socify games production). Company’s token WWY is valid for all these directions: e.g., for Learn2Earn mechanism, staking or selling digital assets in WeWay’s game. Currently, Community Driven
 Web 3.0 Gaming is represented with Mad Backpacks, the most advanced CGI + AR Gaming. WeWay has got a strong and active community across Eastern Europe and Latin America that continues to grow. Social Links Telegram Group Eng: https://t.me/MadBackpacks  Telegram Group Rus: https://t.me/MadBackpacks_ru  Telegram Channel Eng: https://t.me/mad_backpacks  Telegram Channel Rus: https://t.me/madbackpacksint  Twitter: https://twitter.com/BackpacksMad  Discord: https://discord.gg/madbackpacks  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mad_backpacks  Linktree: https://linktr.ee/madbackpacks Medium: https://medium.com/@madbackpacks Media Contact Company: WeWay Contact: Marina Maya Email: mbp@weway.io Website: https://madbackpacks.io/ SOURCE: WeWay 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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Rovanperä crowned youngest ever champion with TOYOTA GAZOO Racing

TOKYO, Oct 3, 2022 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Kalle Rovanpera has become the youngest ever winner of an FIA World Rally Championship title* at the age of just 22 years and one day, after the TOYOTA GAZOO Racing World Rally Team driver and his co-driver Jonne Halttunen secured their maiden crowns in style with victory at Rally New Zealand.Taking the title in only his third season competing at rallying's highest level, Rovanpera is more than five years younger than the previous record holder Colin McRae was when he won the championship in 1995.Rovanpera has been the benchmark driver in the first year of the WRC's new hybrid Rally1 regulations, and his victory in New Zealand is his sixth of the season in the GR YARIS Rally1 HYBRID. Having led the standings since winning round two in Sweden in February, he has now clinched the title with two rallies remaining.His is the eighth WRC title to be won by a Toyota driver and the fourth in as many years. Rovanpera is the first Finnish driver to win the championship for 20 years and the first to do so driving a car built in Finland.Outstanding speed in difficult weather conditions has been a key attribute to Rovanpera's driving in 2022 and was also central to his victory in New Zealand, where the smooth gravel roads were hosting the WRC for the first time in a decade. After finishing the longest day of the rally on Friday in mixed conditions in fourth overall, he excelled on a soaking wet Saturday on his 22nd birthday to take over the lead and build an advantage of almost half a minute.Sunday brought further wet weather for the final four stages but Rovanpera managed his lead ahead of the rally-ending Power Stage. Only a top-four time there was needed to secure the two extra bonus points he required for the championship, but he nonetheless recorded the fastest time - the seventh occasion he has topped the Power Stage this season.The outgoing champion Sebastien Ogier completed a one-two finish for the team together with co-driver Benjamin Veillas on their fourth start of the 2022 campaign. Part of a close four-way fight for the lead earlier in the rally, they played an important role for their team-mates by taking points away from their championship rivals.The one-two finish overall, plus the first and third fastest times from the Power Stage, ensures that the team increases its manufacturers' championship lead to 81 points with 104 left available.For more information, visit https://toyotagazooracing.com/wrc/release/2022/rd11-day4/. Copyright 2022 JCN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)

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TOYOTA GAZOO Racing Heading Home to Fuji

TOKYO, Sep 5, 2022 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - TOYOTA GAZOO Racing's GR010 HYBRID Hypercar will make its home debut when the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) returns to Japan for the 6 Hours of Fuji after a three-year absence.The penultimate round of the 2022 WEC season sees the series return to Fuji Speedway, located 100km west of Tokyo, for the first time since October 2019 and TOYOTA GAZOO Racing targets a fifth consecutive victory on its home track. Close competition over the first four races of the season sees TOYOTA GAZOO Racing lead the manufacturers' standings by 15 points from Alpine following a dramatic 6 Hours of Monza in July. The 2022 Le Mans winners Sebastien Buemi, Brendon Hartley and Ryo Hirakawa, in the #8 GR010 HYBRID, were runners-up in Italy and are second in the drivers' championship, 10 points behind the leading Alpine crew. Reigning champions Mike Conway, Kamui Kobayashi and Jose Maria Lopez finished third at Monza after having contact with another car whilst leading the race, and they aim for a second win of the year in their #7 GR010 HYBRID. Both Kamui and Ryo have already raced at Fuji Speedway this year, in Super Formula. Ryo won the season-opening race there in April to add to his Super GT victory there in 2020. The GR010 HYBRID will race for the first time in front of Japanese fans and partners this weekend, although the 2021 Le Mans-winning example has been exhibited around the country since it made history by becoming the first Hypercar to win at La Sarthe. Fuji Speedway is more than a home race for the team. The hybrid powertrain in the GR010 HYBRID is designed, developed and built just a few kilometres from the track and, for many colleagues from Higashi-Fuji Technical Center, this weekend's race is their first chance to see the car in action. The 4.563km track, which is the shortest on the WEC calendar despite its 1.5km start-finish straight, is also the most successful circuit for TOYOTA GAZOO Racing, which has won seven of the eight WEC races, missing out on the top step of the podium only in a difficult 2015 season. Historically, Fuji Speedway played a significant role in Toyota's endurance racing development. The iconic 2000GT sportscar showed its speed with wins in the 1967 24-hour and 1000km races, whilst the Toyota 7 wrote itself into legend with fearsome performances there, including victories in the Fuji 1000km in 1968 and 1969. The All Japan Sports Prototype Championship, a national series for Le Mans-style cars, brought Toyota back into front-line sportscar competition in the 1980s and it became a regular winner at Fuji Speedway, which also hosted Japan's first World Sportscar Championship race in 1982. The circuit, on the foothills of Mount Fuji, was upgraded in 2005 and, while the track lay-out remains unchanged since the first modern WEC race there in 2012, the surroundings will look different thanks to the development of a new motorsport resort, including museum, driving centre, visitor entertainment and hotel. The always-enthusiastic Japanese fans get their first chance to see the Hypercars at Fuji Speedway on Friday, when two 90-minute practice sessions are scheduled. Final practice on Saturday prepares the teams for an early afternoon qualifying, while the race begins at 11am local time on Sunday, 4am CEST.For more information, visit https://toyotagazooracing.com/wec/release/2022/rd05-preview/. Copyright 2022 JCN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)

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MHI Finalizes Terms of First Transition Bond Issuance

TOKYO, Sep 2, 2022 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) has finalized the issuance terms of the transition bond being issued today via public offering in the domestic market, as announced in the Company's press release of August 5, 2022.The issuance is based on MHI's selection as a model example for the "2021 Climate Transition Finance Model Projects"* being supported by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI), as announced in the Company's press release of March 18, 2022. One of the unique features of this model example is that MHI not only plans to achieve emission reductions from its own economic activities, but will also attempt to enable the realization of transition strategies of other parties through its products and services.Through issuance of its first transition bond, MHI looks to diversify its fund procurement methods and achieve its target of carbon neutrality by 2040.*Projects supported by METI which provide information on and reduce the assessment costs of examples that are deemed to have model qualities for promoting the spread of transition finance. Examples that conform to the "Basic Guidelines on Climate Transition Finance," formulated by the Ministry of the Environment (MOE) and the Financial Services Agency (FSA), and have model qualities are selected as model examples. For further information: bit.ly/3RgPNh5About MHI GroupMitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group is one of the world's leading industrial groups, spanning energy, smart infrastructure, industrial machinery, aerospace and defense. MHI Group combines cutting-edge technology with deep experience to deliver innovative, integrated solutions that help to realize a carbon neutral world, improve the quality of life and ensure a safer world. For more information, please visit www.mhi.com or follow our insights and stories on spectra.mhi.com. Copyright 2022 JCN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)

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MOOW Announces the Launch of $TAC Token

Yerevan, Armenia, September 01, 2022 – (SEAPRWire) – MOOW, the first Move-To-Earn fitness app based on the Heart rate algorithm with the huge role of Art and Social-Fi features is launching its own $TAC (Tracker Authority Coin) token. Early investors may have the opportunity to participate in the private sale of $TAC tokens before listing on crypto exchanges. To participate in the token sale, investors and users need to follow recommendations and announcements on MOOW Twitter. $TAC token is built to deliver utility to MOOW users! First of all, $TAC is used to pay high-end players for being active with Move-To-Earn MOOW features. Second, $TAC will be used for dozens of in-game upgrades and improvements. And last but not least, $TAC will allow its owners to buy real NFT pieces of art created especially for MOOW by famous artists! About MOOW MOOW is innovative and revolutionary Move-To-Earn app for 3 main reasons: 1. The heart rate algorithm allows users to do any activity to earn tokens. Not only outdoor walking or running. This point is super actual for cold and hot countries! Moreover, it is attractive for people who prefer indoor activities! 2. We are paying attention to the huge group of people with mobility limitations. That is what other Move-To-Earn projects don’t do. 3. MOOW is Art! Our Creative Director is Misha Libertee, one of the most popular Techno-Renaissance artists in the Crypto community and Pop-culture. And all of our NFTs are made in collaborations with artists! One of the most interesting parts of MOOW’s go-to-market strategy is that MOOW team is giving away all the 10,000 Genesis NFTs to the active Community Members. You can try to get one on MOOW Discord Server. Also, users can try MOOW closed Alpha test already. Social Links Medium: https://medium.com/@moow2earn Twitter: https://twitter.com/moow2earn Discord: https://discord.gg/moow2earn YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdgAn7REwsZek_b53PKcJfw Media Contact Brand: MOOW Email: vlad@moow.am Website: https://moow.am SOURCE: MOOW 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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TTI Delivers Strong 2022 First Half Results

HONG KONG, Aug 10, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Global leader in cordless Professional Tools, DIY Tools, and Outdoor Power Equipment, Techtronic Industries Co. Ltd. ("TTI" or the "Group") (stock code: 669, ADR symbol: TTNDY) is pleased to announce its results for the six months ended June 30, 2022. The Group delivered strong results for the first half of 2022, outpacing the market and growing sales by 10.0% to US$7.0 billion. In local currency, sales grew 12.1%. Combined with the 2021 first half sales growth of 52%, TTI has increased sales by 67% over this two-year period. Gross margin improved for the 14th consecutive first half expanding 50 bps to 39.1%. EBIT increased 10.7% to US$633 million, net profit rose 10.4% to US$578 million, and earnings per share increased 10.4% to approximately US31.59 cents per share.-- Our flagship MILWAUKEE business significantly outgrew the market, delivering 25.8% sales growth-- Gross margin improved for the 14th consecutive first half to 39.1%-- Net profit growth of 10.4% to US$578 millionFinancial Performance Highlights for 1H 2022 2022* 2021 US$' US$' million million ChangeRevenue 7,034 6,394 +10.0%Gross profit margin 39.1% 38.6% +50 bpsEBIT 633 572 +10.7%Profit attributable to Owners of the Company 578 524 +10.4%Basic earnings per share (US cents) 31.59 28.62 +10.4%Interim dividend per share (approx. US cents) 12.23 10.94 +11.8%*For the six-month period ended June 30, 2022The Group is delighted that all of its geographic regions delivered solid sales growth in the first half. Rest of World featuring Australia and Asia delivered outstanding 23.0% growth in local currency. Europe grew 14.1% in local currency and North America grew 10.5% in local currency.TTI's Power Equipment business delivered a very strong first half, while Floorcare contracted due to slowing demand and customer destocking. Now the global leader in professional cordless, TTI's flagship MILWAUKEE business continued to flourish with 25.8% local currency sales growth in the first half. This business now accounts for a major part of the company sales with an accretive gross margin.Mr. Horst Pudwill, Chairman of TTI, said, "Our world-class team is well prepared to manage the business through challenging macroeconomic environments and continue to deliver above market results. We are well positioned to strengthen our leadership position in the months and years to come." Mr. Joseph Galli, CEO of TTI, commented, "Our outstanding first half performance is the result of our ongoing new product flow and our market leadership position. We will continue to execute our proven strategy of investing in demonstrably better, technologically advanced new products to drive our growth." About TTI Founded in 1985 and listed on the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited in 1990, TTI is a world leader in cordless technology spanning Power Tools, Outdoor Power Equipment, Floorcare and Cleaning Products for the consumer, professional, and industrial users in the home, construction, maintenance, industrial and infrastructure industries. The Company has a foundation built on four strategic drivers - Powerful Brands, Innovative Products, Exceptional People and Operational Excellence - reflecting a long-term expansive vision to advance cordless technology. The global growth strategy of the relentless pursuit of product innovation has brought TTI to the forefront of its industries. TTI's powerful brand portfolio includes MILWAUKEE, AEG and RYOBI power tools, accessories and hand tools, RYOBI and HOMELITE outdoor products, EMPIRE layout and measuring products, and HOOVER, ORECK, VAX and DIRT DEVIL floorcare cleaning products and solutions.TTI is one of the constituent stocks of the Hang Seng Index, FTSE RAFI(TM) All-World 3000 Index, FTSE4Good Developed Index and MSCI ACWI Index. For more information, please visit www.ttigroup.com.All trademarks listed other than AEG and RYOBI are owned by the Group. AEG is a registered trademark of AB Electrolux (publ.), and is used under license. RYOBI is a registered trademark of Ryobi Limited, and is used under license. For enquiries:Techtronic Industries Co. Ltd.Main ContactTTI Investor RelationsTel: +1 (954) 541 9660Email: ir@ttihq.comAsia/PacificTTI Investor RelationsTel: +(852) 2402 6888Email: ir@tti.com.hk Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)

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Team HRC Wins 43rd Suzuka 8 Hours Endurance Race

TOKYO, Aug 8, 2022 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Team HRC (Tetsuta Nagashima / Takumi Takahashi / Iker Lecuona) won the 2022 FIM(1) Endurance World Championship 43rd "Coca Cola" Suzuka 8 Hours Endurance Race (Suzuka 8 Hours) held at the Suzuka Circuit in Mie, on Sunday, August 7. Team HRC's win marks Honda's 28th Suzuka 8 Hours victory, the first since 2014.Team HRC returned to the Suzuka 8 Hours as Honda's factory team(2) in 2018 after a decade-long absence. The team was second in 2018, and third in 2019.Team HRC set the fastest lap time in Friday's timed qualifying sessions, proceeding easily into Saturday's Top 10 Trial, which was changed to a conventional Top 10 qualifying session at the last minute. Tetsuta Nagashima set the fastest lap time of 2 min 4.934 s to secure pole position for the team.Takumi Takahashi was Team HRC's starting rider, and despite losing the lead at the start, regained the top spot on Lap 10. From that point onwards, Tetsuta Nagashima and Iker Lecuona rode solid stints to maintain a comfortable gap with the closest competitor. At 7:32pm, after 214 laps, Team HRC crossed the finish line to win from pole position.This win marks Takumi Takahashi's fourth Suzuka 8 Hours win, and a first for Tetsuta Nagashima and Iker Lecuona.Tetsuta Nagashima - Team HRC"I'm simply happy! I'm glad to have had the opportunity to be involved in developing the CBR1000RR-R SP in 2021 and 2022, realize its potential, and show the world. Honda's engineers have tested the bike over and over, and were rewarded by our Suzuka 8 Hours victory. I am grateful to be a part of the development, and grew with each test we did. I believe we demonstrated a strong Honda at the first Suzuka 8 Hours in three years."Takumi Takahashi - Team HRC"I've always been unhappy with the 2019 Suzuka 8 Hours, so I'm glad we won today. I'm relieved that I managed to play my part, as Nagashima developed the bike, and I had to become accustomed to it and bring out its potential, otherwise I would hold him back. This was the first Suzuka 8 Hours for Iker [Lecuona], and he did a great job. The HRC team gave us solid support including pit work. I am grateful to everyone involved. This is my fourth Suzuka 8 Hours victory, and if I get another chance, I will aim for the record of five victories held by Toru Ukawa."Iker Lecuona - Team HRC"I am really, really, really happy to win my first Suzuka 8 Hours. It felt amazing when Nagashima was met by the checkered flag. Everything has gone well since the Suzuka tests, the bike developed by Honda and Nagashima was superb, and I think I managed to bring out the performance of the bike. I was worried when the safety car entered the track that I would lose the gap our other two riders had built up, but we got through fine. I am grateful to the best team and my teammates. If I have the opportunity next year, I'd like to be back at Suzuka."Koji Watanabe, Head of Corporate Communications Supervisory Unit, Honda Motor Co., Ltd. and President of Honda Racing Corporation"I am very pleased we won the Suzuka 8 Hours on HRC's 40th anniversary. Team HRC riders who put on an amazing performance, team staff and everyone involved, thank you. I hope everyone will continue to support HRC, as we will continue to challenge the pinnacle of motorsports for all motorsports fans and our Honda fans.I sincerely hope F.C.C. TSR Honda France's Gino Rea, who is now hospitalized, recovers quickly from his injuries sustained in a crash during yesterday's practice session."(1) FIM: Federation Internationale de Motocyclisme(2) Factory team: Racing team operated by manufacturer Copyright 2022 JCN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)

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MHI to Issue its First Transition Bond

TOKYO, Aug 5, 2022 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) today submitted a revised shelf registration statement to the Kanto Local Finance Bureau in preparation for planned issuance of a transition bond in the Japanese market. The issuance will be undertaken to raise funds for allocation to diverse initiatives toward achieving carbon neutrality.The planned issuance is based on MHI's selection as a model example of the "2021 Climate Transition Finance Model Projects" being supported by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI), as announced in the Company's press release of March 18, 2022. One of the unique features of this model example is that MHI not only plans to achieve emission reduction from the economic activities of itself but also attempts to enable the realization of transition strategies of other parties through its products and services. Through issuance of its first transition bond, MHI looks to diversify its fund procurement methods and achieve its target of carbon neutrality by 2040.For more information visit https://www.mhi.com/news/22080502.html. Copyright 2022 JCN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)

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Multiplayer Browser – Stack Browser Announces Selling Lifetime Licenses as NFTs

Amsterdam, The Netherlands, July 26, 2022 – (SEAPRWire) – Multiplayer browser for Collaboration – Stack Browser, is planning to sell lifetime licenses of its subscription as Non-fungible tokens. With this Stack Browser is becoming one of the first SaaS tools that is selling access to its premium version as the primary utility of an NFT. Stack Browser is an inherently collaborative spatial browser with a completely new design, look, and method for organizing and navigating the Internet! It comes with Multiplayer Rooms, which allows users to have friends, colleagues, and web content harmoniously organized in one space. Stack Browser NFT is the first project that provides access to the most important tool – the browser as its direct utility. “Unfortunately, most of the NFT projects today don’t have any utility at all. The project owners have no real company, team, or partners behind them. Sometimes they don’t even have a web page, just a crazy idea of some sort of P2E game in the (non-existing) Metaverse. As a result, most of the NFTs fail. And we witness ‘rugpulls’ more frequently than real projects, severely damaging the reputation of the entire NFT industry. At Stack Browser we are building an NFT project with real value, granting utility to its holders right from the beginning” – says David Gavasheli, co-founder of Stack Browser. Stack Browser NFT owners can get Unlimited Rooms for organizing their web content and Collaborative Spaces with up to 55 seats. Without buying NFT, those features would cost annually up to $7,000. A Multiplayer browser is a place where users exchange information seamlessly and build things together. “At Stack Browser, we believe that a browser can do much more than just be a simple gateway to the internet. If designed well, it can become a collaboration hub for the teams” – Says co-founder of Stack Browser, George Laliashvili. Being Multiplayer, allows Stack Browser to make any app that is not inherently collaborative, if opened in Stack Browser, to become one. This is because Stack Browser provides the cross-app collaboration layer with all the features users and users’ team might ever need! NFT Art – Own users’ Cursor aka Stack Browser spaceship Stack Browser NFT project is a pure Utility NFT! But considering how strongly the team appreciates aesthetic design, they have decided to make something special with NFT art as well. “The cursor is rapidly becoming the symbol of collaboration and multiplayer, a steer using which you navigate the web. It is what represents you online and how your peers see you from the other side. And since Stack Browser is the first multiplayer browser, we have decided to create 6242 unique Cursors as the art representing our Utility NFT.” – Says co-founder of Stack Browser, Zviad Sichinava. The coolest thing with Stack Browser NFT art is that user can also set it as a default cursor on his desktop. And since Stack Browser NFT space supports a multi-cursor experience, everyone sharing the space can also see that his cursor is one from that unique collection of 6242! Team actively posts sneak peaks and updates on Twitter. Follow Stack Browser to stay updated! About Stack Browser Stack Browser is the first multiplayer browser for mindful online experiences. With its unique spatial design and shortcut first navigation, it converts users’ internet into a place where they have all their apps, friends, and family organized in harmony. Stack Browser is a Delaware Corporation founded in 2019, based in Amsterdam, Netherlands, and backed by Lunar Ventures, Peak Capital, Wayra X, and 500Startups. Social Links: Discord: https://discord.gg/gbCqhbPeTf Twitter: https://twitter.com/Stack_HQ Knowledge Base: https://www.craft.do/s/nHv2yCgd6nnONK Media Contact Company: Stack Browser Contact: Giorgi Laliashvili Email: Giorgi@stackbrowser.com Website: https://stackbrowser.com/nft SOURCE: Stack Browser 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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Klaytn-based mining NFT ‘KlayStore’ Starts first minting on June 7th

New York, NY, June 3, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Klaytn network-based Metaverse Service, 'KlayStore' launches the first minting service on June 7, 2022. A total of 14,000(2,000 per character) limited edition NFT of various job characters is minted, and a staking pool is provided to NFT holders in the first round.The maximum number of KlayStore's minted NFT is 5,000 per character. KlayStore plans to mint 3,000 NFT per character in the next round.Starting from the first minting, staking can be done via STC every day for ten years. Once people mint an NFT by mining power (MP) through this service, users can occupy the world's popular places and landmarks in advance and get rewards for a long time. MP is changed by the levels of characters that users have created or selected and various mining rating systems.Minted character NFT acquires mining power (MP), which becomes the standard of staking pool. In addition, the rewarded STC is planned to be exchanged to KLAY via KLAY swap and converted into cash.Since users can participate in the minting on Klaytn this time, they need a Kaikas or Metamask wallet for using the service. Check KlayStore website (https://klaystore.io/) for more information. KlayStore is planning opening events on SNS and various channels.Media ContactSteven Hong, KlayStoreEmail: support@klaystore.ioWebsite: https://klaystore.ioSOURCE: KlayStore Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)

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Kaytn-based mining NFT ‘KlayStore’ Starts first minting on June 7th

New York, NY, June 3, 2022 – (SEAPRWire) – Klaytn network-based Metaverse Service, ‘KlayStore’ launches the first minting service on June 7, 2022. A total of 14,000(2,000 per character) limited edition NFT of various job characters is minted, and a staking pool is provided to NFT holders in the first round. The maximum number of KlayStore’s minted NFT is 5,000 per character. KlayStore plans to mint 3,000 NFT per character in the next round. Starting from the first minting, staking can be done via STC every day for ten years. Once people mint an NFT by mining power (MP) through this service, users can occupy the world’s popular places and landmarks in advance and get rewards for a long time. MP is changed by the levels of characters that users have created or selected and various mining rating systems. Minted character NFT acquires mining power (MP), which becomes the standard of staking pool. In addition, the rewarded STC is planned to be exchanged to KLAY via KLAY swap and converted into cash. Since users can participate in the minting on Klaytn this time, they need a Kaikas or Metamask wallet for using the service. Check KlayStore website (https://klaystore.io/) for more information. KlayStore is planning opening events on SNS and various channels. Media Contact Brand: KlayStore Contact: Steven Hong Email: support@klaystore.io Website: https://klaystore.io SOURCE: KlayStore The article is provided by a third-party content provider. SEAPRWire ( 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 (Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, Singapore, Malaysia, Philippines & Hong Kong )

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TOYOTA GAZOO Racing Fighting for Fifth Le Mans Crown

TOKYO, Jun 2, 2022 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - TOYOTA GAZOO Racing puts its long unbeaten run on the line when it aims for a fifth consecutive Le Mans 24 Hours victory in the 90th running of the legendary French endurance race on 11-12 June.Since winning the team's first Le Mans crown in 2018, TOYOTA GAZOO Racing has won every subsequent race at La Sarthe, making history in the process by adding a new fastest race lap to its existing qualifying record, as well as becoming the inaugural Hypercar winners last year with the GR010 HYBRID. Mike Conway, Kamui Kobayashi and Jose Maria Lopez aim to defend their Le Mans crown in the #7 GR010 HYBRID, following an emotional first victory last year. They arrive in France fresh from a first win of the 2022 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) season in a dramatic 6 Hours of Spa in early May. In the #8 GR010 HYBRID, Sebastien Buemi and Brendon Hartley are multiple Le Mans winners, with three and two wins respectively. For 2022 they race alongside Ryo Hirakawa, who has competed twice in the LMP2 class at Le Mans but is making his debut in the top class. This year's Le Mans represents the first for Kazuki Nakajima in his new role as Vice Chairman of TOYOTA GAZOO Racing Europe. The three-time Le Mans winner and 2018-2019 World Champion plays a vital part in team management on and off the track, strengthening operations and fostering a professional family atmosphere following the spirit of Team Founder Akio Toyoda. As the third round of the 2022 WEC season, Le Mans offers double points and a chance for TOYOTA GAZOO Racing to jump to the front of the manufacturers' and drivers' standings following a close start to the year in the Hypercar class against strong competition from Alpine and Glickenhaus. This year's race marks a significant milestone for Toyota's involvement in endurance racing; the team's first hybrid LMP1 car, the TS030 HYBRID, made its WEC debut at Le Mans in 2012. Over the subsequent decade, the team has participated in 72 WEC races, won eight World Championships (four manufacturers' and four drivers'), 36 races and earned 31 pole positions. Toyota's heritage at Le Mans dates back to 1985 and that history will be celebrated when Kazuki Nakajima gets behind the wheel of the TOYOTA TOM's 85C Group C car to bring the winners' trophy on to the starting grid as part of the pre-race ceremonies. Kazuki's father Satoru drove the car to 12th place 37 years ago. Before that, the team faces an intense week of preparation, which starts with the official test day on Sunday 5 June. That is the only opportunity all year for competitors to test their cars on the 13.626km Circuit de la Sarthe, which is a unique mix of public roads and permanent circuit. Lessons learned from test day will guide the team as they rebuild and refine the cars for five hours of practice and a 60-minute qualifying session on Wednesday. Thursday sees a further five hours of practice, either side of the 30-minute Hyperpole session at 8pm CEST, when TOYOTA GAZOO Racing will challenge for a sixth consecutive pole position. The 90th Le Mans 24 Hours will begin at 4pm CEST on Saturday, when 62 cars and 186 drivers participate in the highlight of the endurance racing calendar.Kamui Kobayashi (Team Principal and driver, car #7):"Le Mans is the big target for the whole team and we have prepared intensively to be ready for the challenge. Even though we have won the race for the past four years, there are always difficulties, and situations when we need to solve problems. That happened in the race last year but, thanks to the efforts of the team and drivers, we found a solution and finally the #7 car won the race. Mike, Jose, me and the whole #7 crew had waited a long time for that moment, so it was very special, particularly because the #8 crew made it a one-two. This season we have also had some difficulties and it was a pity for the #8 to retire in Spa. The engineers have looked in detail at the issue and we believe it will not happen again. So I am sure we are ready for Le Mans; we go there with confidence and optimism. I am sure we will be part of an exciting race for the fans."Mike Conway (Driver, car #7):"I will never forget the feeling last year when our #7 car won Le Mans. Kamui, Jose and me had been fighting for such a long time to achieve that, always pushing and preparing ourselves for the big race. It's an incredible emotion to stand on the top step of the podium for the first time but when you've experienced that once, you want to be back there again. It will be harder than ever because the competition is very close this year in Hypercar, but I know how strong this team is and I am sure we can fight for victory again."Jose Maria Lopez (Driver, car #7):"The team has worked intensely since the chequered flag in Le Mans last year to be strong for this year's race. Thanks to everyone in Cologne and Higashi-Fuji who are pushing so hard to make sure we are prepared and ready to fight for the win. Anything can happen at Le Mans so it's impossible to be confident; we just have to do our job without mistakes, execute a clean race and see where we are at the chequered flag. It should be an exciting fight with Alpine and Glickenhaus, so I'm sure it will be a great occasion for the fans."Sebastien Buemi (Driver, car #8):"I always look forward to Le Mans because it is the highlight of the season; we work so hard all year for this race. It's a privilege to have won the race three times already but that doesn't change my motivation or emotions; every year I go there with a big determination to win. It's such a challenging race and so many things are out of a driver's control; the weather, safety cars, full course yellows and lapped traffic all have an influence. But we know the whole team has to be focused, without any mistakes, and this will give us the chance to challenge at the front."Brendon Hartley (Driver, car #8):"Le Mans is such a special race, with so much history and a really unique atmosphere. I fell in love with this race the first time I raced at Le Mans in 2012 and I've had some incredible memories since then. In many ways it is a brutal event for the whole team because the days before the race are long and hard, then a 24-hour race is always a unique challenge. Just to get to the end of such a race is a credit to every team and driver who manages, but of course we are aiming for more than that. We all aim to extend TOYOTA GAZOO Racing's winning run in Le Mans."Ryo Hirakawa (Driver, car #8):"I am really looking forward to my first Le Mans as part of TOYOTA GAZOO Racing. When I first raced at Le Mans, in 2016 I was so impressed by the atmosphere and the number of fans; it is a really special event and it's an honour to be part of it. Spa was a difficult race for our car, and disappointing for me that I didn't have the chance to do any laps in the race. Everyone in the team has worked hard to address that issue and make sure we are well prepared for Le Mans, so I hope for a strong race and a close fight at the front." Copyright 2022 JCN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)

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Klaystore, the Kalytn Network-based Metaverse Service, Launches the First Minting

New York, NY, June 2, 2022 – (SEAPRWire) – Klaytn network-based Metaverse Service, ‘KlayStore’ launches the first minting service on June 7, 2022. A total of 14,000(2,000 per character) limited edition NFT of various job characters is minted, and a staking pool is provided to NFT holders in the first round. The maximum number of KlayStore’s minted NFT is 5,000 per character. KlayStore plans to mint 3,000 NFT per character in the next round. Starting from the first minting, staking can be done via STC every day for ten years. Once people mint an NFT by mining power (MP) through this service, users can occupy the world’s popular places and landmarks in advance and get rewards for a long time. MP is changed by the levels of characters that users have created or selected and various mining rating systems. Minted character NFT acquires mining power (MP), which becomes the standard of staking pool. In addition, the rewarded STC is planned to be exchanged to KLAY via KLAY swap and converted into cash. Since users can participate in the minting on Klaytn this time, they need a Kaikas or Metamask wallet for using the service. Check KlayStore website (https://klaystore.io/) for more information. KlayStore is planning opening events on SNS and various channels. Media Contact Company: Global Store Group LLC. Contact: Steven Hong Email: support@klaystore.io Website: https://klaystore.io SOURCE: Global Store Group LLC. The article is provided by a third-party content provider. SEAPRWire ( 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 (Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, Singapore, Malaysia, Philippines & Hong Kong )

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PlanetQuest & Immutable X launch Community Friendly NFT Planet Sale

Tortola, British Virgin Islands, May 30, 2022 – (SEAPRWire) – In a radically different approach to handling an NFT sale, PlanetQuest, a game owned by Galactic Entertainment, has just launched its community friendly Planet Sale at planetquest.io. The Cinematic Multiverse and Blockchain Game, backed by Hollywood and Gaming talent, top tier investors and a community of over 215.000 Explorers, is pioneering a whole new sales approach that promises to eliminate gas wars, frustration and front running bots, while ensuring their first ever, real-time 3D Planet NFTs end up in the hands of deserving buyers and community members. After coming out of stealth on the 15th of December of 2021, PlanetQuest had already built a massive fanbase. With its interactive storyline, that saw community members voting to decide the fate of beloved characters, closing in on the end of its first season, an ancient artifact, known as The Cradle, has been discovered and activated, opening wormholes to unexplored galaxies, and setting the stage for the next phase of the PlanetQuest journey: The Community Planet Sale. In this sale, community members will be able to buy not just deeds to a piece of land, but entire planets, each of which completely unique, that can be viewed from orbit in full 3D, right in the browser. Making this one of the first, instantly accessible, real-time 3D NFTs ever sold. A new approach to NFT sales With demand exceeding supply by a large margin, first come, first serve NFT sales have led to massive gas wars, failed and hung transactions, frustration and crashing websites, as well as front-running bots getting their hands on NFTs intended for community members. Instead, PlanetQuest has teamed up with Immutable X to organize a Community Sale, giving interested parties plenty of time to decide which planets they’d like to buy and submit their application on the PlanetQuest website. After the application period closes, all entries will be ranked and planets will be allotted to the most deserving entries, with Immutable X providing gas-less purchases. “Since coming out of stealth, PlanetQuest has become an instant hit with the IMX community, leaving quite a few of our own team members addicted to its concept and storyline, and eagerly awaiting touching down on the first planets. We’re thrilled to see that, in part thanks to our technology, PlanetQuest is able to execute on its vision for a bot-less, gas-less, community friendly, Planet Sale.” – Robbie Ferguson, Co-founder of Immutable X. Boosting players’ chances For those looking to get their hands on a planet, there is three ways to boost their ranking: Joining the community and earning points on their Explorer Passport.Holding PlanetQuest Insignia NFTs, which are currently being traded on IMX.Writing a great motivation as part of the application process. All of these avenues will be open until the 7th of June, allowing both existing members of the community and new fans to boost their chances of nabbing one, or even several planets. Ready for a preview? Although every planet sold will be totally different, example previews of the differing planet tiers, from Common, all the way to Legendary, are now live on the PlanetQuest website, allowing would-be-buyers the opportunity to get a glimpse of what they’re in for. With surface level visuals of the first planets expected to go live in Q3 of this year, buyers no doubt have even more stunning visuals to look forward to. More than a collectible Naturally, the planets are much more than just a gorgeous 3D collectible, with players of the free-to-play game needing a home planet to play the game, planet owners will quite literally hold the keys to the PlanetQuest universe. Access to higher tier planets will be in particularly high demand as they provide players with additional bonuses allowing them and the planet’s owners to earn additional Quantum or $PQX, PlanetQuest’s token and in-game currency, which is expected to go public later this year, before the game enters Early Access in Q1 of 2023. Once opened up, Early Access will see players team up with their friends to venture out onto these uncharted planets, facing off against dangerous wildlife or worse yet, players of opposing factions, in their search for powerful gear, valuable quantum and extremely rare, planet altering artifacts. New to the universe? For those who didn’t discover PlanetQuest yet, there may be a lot to catch up on, as the massive community driven Cinematic Universe has been moving at quite the pace with new story drops, team member interviews and planet reveals occurring on a weekly basis. The community has, however, done a lot to help out new members, even going so far as to launch an incredibly detailed wiki at https://planetquestwiki.com as well as a PlanetQuest inspired newspaper known as The Quantum Chronicles. Immutable X prize pool To celebrate this first ever NFT Planet Sale, Immutable X has provided a community prize pool of 20.000 IMX tokens. Each valid application, even those that do not rank high enough to be awarded planets, will be entered into a raffle to win various prizes in the form of IMX tokens, from smaller prizes of 100-1,000 IMX to the grand prize of 10,000 IMX. For a chance at owning one of the first real-time 3D Planet NFTs, as well as shot at IMX token prizes, prospective planet owners can submit their Planet Sale application at https://planetquest.io. About Immutable X Immutable X is the first and leading Layer 2 scaling solution for NFTs to enable gas-free minting and trading, while not compromising the security of the most used blockchain globally for NFTs, Ethereum. The solution, powered by StarkWare’s innovative technology, offers instant trade confirmation, massive scalability (up to 9,000 transactions per second), and fantastic developer and user experience. Immutable X has announced integrations with established marketplaces such as OpenSea and Mintable, and is powering some of the largest NFT plays across consumer apps, social metaverse, gaming, and launchpad partners. To learn more about Immutable visit: https://www.immutable.com/ Immutable social media: LinkedIn, Twitter, Medium About PlanetQuest PlanetQuest, owned by Galactic Entertainment, is a cinematic multiverse and free-to-play blockchain game that, for the first time, offers players the opportunity to own entire planets. Built by a global team with a shared history in games, Hollywood and procedural technology, the game promises a multiplayer exploration and discovery experience, that has players touching down on foreign planets and fending off dangerous wildlife in their search for valuable, planet altering artifacts. Future players can already join the community, at planetquest.io, where they can participate in the planet sale, vote on a universe altering storyline and earn unique NFT rewards. Social Links: Twitter: https://twitter.com/JoinPlanetQuest Medium: https://medium.com/%40planetquestgame Linktree: https://linktr.ee/planetquest Media Contacts Brand: PlanetQuest Contact: Mohannad Khallouf, Vice-President of Marketing E-mail: press@galacticentertainment.com Website: https://planetquest.io; https://galacticentertainment.com/ SOURCE: PlanetQuest The article is provided by a third-party content provider. SEAPRWire ( 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 (Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, Singapore, Malaysia, Philippines & Hong Kong )

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Kingsoft Announces 2022 First Quarter Results

HONG KONG, May 24, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Kingsoft Corporation Limited ("Kingsoft" or the "Company"; HKEx stock code: 03888), a leading Chinese software and Internet service company, has announced its unaudited quarterly results for the three months ended 31 March 2022 ("period under review").During the period under review, the revenue of Kingsoft increased 19% year-over-year and 2% quarter-over-quarter to RMB1,853.0 million. Revenue from the office software and services, and the online games and others represented 47% and 53%, respectively, of total revenue. Gross profit increased 14% year-over-year and 4% quarter-over-quarter to RMB1,502.3 million. Operating profit before share-based compensation costs increased 5% year-over-year and 42% quarter-over-quarter to RMB573.7 million.Mr. Jun LEI, Chairman of Kingsoft, commented, "Amidst the evolving market and new challenges, we have successfully seized the opportunity for digital transformation and achieved a decent start in our core businesses. During the quarter, Kingsoft Office Group continued to pursue the strategy of 'multi-screen, cloud, content, artificial intelligence ("AI") and collaboration', upgrade its cloud office services and solutions, expand its user base and enhanced market penetration. In the online games business, we continued to focus on the R&D of premium games, promote the long-term development of core games and the overseas market expansion."Mr. Tao ZOU, Chief Executive Officer of Kingsoft, added, "The Company maintained steady performance across all businesses in the first quarter with total revenue reaching RMB1,853.0 million, increasing by 19% year-on-year. Driven by the continued growth of subscription revenue from individual and institutional users, our office software and services business in the first quarter increased by 13% year-on-year. With the contribution of our new mobile games launched in the fourth quarter of 2021, our online games and others business in the first quarter increased by 25% year-on year."BUSINESS REVIEW Office Software and ServicesFor the first quarter of 2022, revenue from the office software and services business increased 13% year-on-year to RMB871.1 million. The year-on-year increase was mainly due to the continued growth of Kingsoft Office Group's individual and institutional subscription business. During the quarter, the robust year-on-year growth of domestic individual subscriptions business was primarily driven by the ongoing user base expansion and growth in the number of long-term paying users. Meanwhile, during the COVID-19 pandemic, the highly effective collaboration functions of WPS Docs facilitated information sharing and drove a continuous increase in the number of uploaded cloud documents. Regarding the government and enterprise market, Kingsoft Office Group continued to enhance the solution quality of cloud and collaboration, bring brand-new experiences to users, and further promote cloud office migration and penetration. Kingsoft Office Group continued to optimize its solutions, enhance the eco-system construction and channel capabilities, and seize new opportunities arising from digital government and the industry digital transformation.Online Games and OthersRevenue from the online games and others business for the first quarter of 2022 increased 25% year-on-year and 7% quarter-on-quarter to RMB981.9 million. The increases were mainly due to the successful launch of several mobile games in the fourth quarter of 2021.JX World III, which was launched at the end of 2021, achieved an excellent performance in the quarter, and further demonstrated our strengths in R&D and operation of premium games. Meanwhile, we continued to optimize our newly launched titles. In April 2022, we have received the license approval for JX Online III Origin, and launched its open beta on 13 May. In view of the globalization, we strive to increase our product presence in international markets. As such, JX World III was launched in Southeast Asia in March 2022 , and Wu Lin Xian Xia was launch in Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan in April 2022, and will also be released in South Korea in the third quarter of the year.Mr. Jun LEI concluded, "The results we achieved in the first quarter lays a solid foundation for the year of 2022. Looking ahead, the Company will continue to adhere to technological empowerment and keep investing in R&D . We will also strengthen our products and services, optimize user experience and strive to build a brighter future together with our users and partners."About Kingsoft Corporation LimitedKingsoft is a leading software and Internet services company based in China listed on the stock exchange of Hong Kong. It has three main subsidiaries including Kingsoft Office, Seasun and Kingsoft Shiyou. Following the implementation of its "mobile internet transformation" strategy, Kingsoft has completed the comprehensive transformation of its overall business and management models, and formed a strategic platform with office software and interactive entertainment as the pillars and cloud services and AI as the new directions. The Company has more than 7,000 staff around the world and enjoys a large market share in China. For more information, please visit http://www.kingsoft.com.Kingsoft Investor Relations:Francie Lu Tel: (86) 10 6292 7777 Email: ir@kingsoft.comFor further queries, please contact Hill+Knowlton Strategies Asia:Ovina Zhu Tel: (852) 2894 6315 Email: kingsoft@hkstrategies.com Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)

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